宁夏石嘴山市第三中学2015-2016学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、石嘴山市第三中学高二期中考试英语试卷 2015.11本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。考生作答时，将答案答在答题卡上，在本试卷上答题无效。第 I 卷第一部分：听力部分（共两节, 满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分, 满分5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. Whats the main reason that the man likes his college?A. Its not expensive. B

2、. It has great teachers. C. He likes his classmates.2. What does the man suggest the woman do?A. Wait on the phone. B. Order on the Internet. C. Drive to the pizza place.3. How much will a stamp cost in May?A. A penny. B. 42 cents. C. 44 cents.4. What does the man offer to do?A. Take a message. B. G

3、et Ms. Sullivan. C. Call back in thirty minutes.5. What will the man do on Friday?A. Go shopping. B. Go camping. C. Hold a dinner party.第二节 (共15小题;每小题1分, 满分15分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。6. What

4、 present does the woman first suggest?A. A toy car. B. A doll. C. A machine gun.7. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Father and daughter. B. Mother and son. C. Sister and brother.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Why does the man want to learn how to cook?A. To save money. B. To eat a healthier diet.

5、 C. To cook for his mother.9. What does the woman tell the man to do first?A. Crack the eggs. B. Get the cooking oil. C. Heat up some water.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What does Maria say about reading?A. She reads all the time.B. She only reads at work.C. She doesnt have much time to read.11. What is Mari

6、as favorite type of book?A. Biographies. B. History. C. Novels.12. What might Marias job be?A. A teacher. B. A musician. C. An athlete.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Where does this conversation take place?A. In an apartment building.B. In a workplace.C. In a restaurant.14. Where will the womans husband open

7、a restaurant?A. In Dallas. B. In Houston. C. In San Antonio.15. What type of food does the mans wife like best?A. Thai. B. Middle Eastern. C. Mexican.16. What does the man offer the woman?A. To show her around town.B. To introduce her to his wife.C. To tell her about good restaurants.听第10段材料，回答第17至2

8、0题。17. Where is Idina Menzel from?A. Los Angeles. B. New York. C. Chicago.18. What is Menzel best known for right now?A. A Broadway musical. B. Her dancing abilities. C. The song “Let It Go”.19. What does Menzel do in Frozen?A. She plays a princess.B. She voices the main character.C. She performs a

9、beautiful dance.20. What does the speaker say about Menzels voice?A. Its very powerful.B. It sounds younger than her age.C. Its been in many Disney movies.第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A Every morning Grandpa got up early sitting at the tabl

10、e, reading his book. His grandson wanted to be just like him and tried to copy him in every way he could.One day the grandson asked, “Grandpa, I try to read the book just like you, but I dont understand it, and I forget what I understand as soon as I close the book. What good does reading the book d

11、o?” The grandpa quietly turned from putting coal in the stove and replied, “Take this coal basket down to the river and bring me back a basket of water.”The boy did as he was told, but all the water leaked out before he got back to the house. The grandpa laughed and said, “Youll have to move a littl

12、e faster next time,” and sent him back to the river with the basket to try again.This time the boy ran faster, but again the basket was empty before he returned. Out of breath, he told his grandpa that it was impossible to carry water in a basket, so he went to get a bucket instead. The grandpa said

13、, “I dont want a bucket of water; I want a basket of water. Youre just not trying hard enough.”The boy again dipped the basket into the river and ran hard, but when he reached his grandpa the basket was empty again. Out of breath, he said, “Grandpa, its useless !”“So, you think it is useless?” the g

14、randpa said, “Look at the basket.”The boy looked at the basket and for the first time he realized that the basket was different. It had been transformed from a dirty old coal basket and was now clean.“Grandson, thats what happens when you read the book. You might not understand or remember everythin

15、g, but when you read it, youll be changed, inside and out.”21What puzzled the grandson most was _.A. what kind of book he could understand B. whether it was useful to read booksC. why he forgot what he read soon D. how he could read books like his grandpa22Why did Grandpa ask his grandson to fetch a

16、 basket of water? _A. To punish him for not reading carefully.B. To train him to run faster.C. To get him to realize the use of reading books.D. To clean the dirty basket in the river.23What lesson can we learn from the story? _A. It is foolish to carry water with a basket. B. The old are always wis

17、er than the young.C. Reading books can change a person gradually.D. You cant expect to remember whatever you read. 24What can be the best title for the text? _A. Grandpa and grandson B. Carrying water in a basketC. Baskets and books D. Reading for total changingB Lakes, ponds, and beaches mean summe

18、r fun and cool relaxation from hot weatherBut water also can be dangerous for kids if you dont take great careNearly 1,000 kids die each year by drowningHere are some tips to keep your kids safe in the water:At the Lake or PondDont let little kids swim alone without adult supervision lakes or ponds

19、may be shallow near the bank and are suddenly deep sharply further out from shorePonds and lakes may hide sharp rocks, broken glass, or rubbishMake sure kids wear foot protection; even in the water, they should wear socks or water shoesWatch out for weeds and grass in the water that could trap a leg

20、 or armMost boating accidents, particularly among teenagers, are related to alcoholBe sure teens know about the dangers of alcohol, on and off the waterAt the BeachTeach kids to always swim when and where a lifeguard is on dutyUnlike the calm waters of a swimming pool, the beach has special dangers

21、like currents and tidesCheck with the lifeguard when you arrive to find out about the water conditionsTell kids never to stand with their back to the water because a sudden wave can easily knock a child overTeach kids that if theyre caught in a dangerous wave, they should swim to the shore or should

22、 tread water and call for a lifeguards helpWhether at the lake or at the beach, teach your child to get out of the water during bad weather, especially lightning25Which is the right behavior when swimming at the beach? _A. Go off the water without a lifeguard on duty.B. Go on swimming in a heavy rai

23、n.C. Call for help if caught in a dangerous wave. D. Go off the water before checking the water conditions.26Swimming at a beach is more dangerous than in a pool because _. A. there are currents and tides at a beach B. there are no lifeguards at a beach C. the waters of a beach are more calm D. the

24、waters of a pool are warmer27The passage is probably written for _. A. students at school B. parents with little children C. kids who want to learn swimming D. coaches who teach kids to swim28In which column of a magazine can you find this passage? _A. Sports B. Science C. Entertainment D. Education

25、 C Most people feel lonely sometimes, but it usually only lasts between a few minutes and a few hours. This kind of loneliness is not serious. In fact, it is quite normal. For some people, though, loneliness can last for years. Now researchers say there are three different types of loneliness.The fi

26、rst kind of loneliness is temporary. This is the most common type. It usually disappears quickly and does not require any special attention. The second kind is situation, for example, family problem, the death of loved one, or moving to a new place. Although this kind of loneliness can cause physica

27、l problems, such as headaches and sleeplessness, it usually does not last for more than a year. The third kind of loneliness is the most serious. Unlike the second type, chronic (the opposite of “temporary”) usually lasts more than two years and has no specific cause. People who experience habitual

28、loneliness have problems socializing and becoming close to others. However, many chronically lonely people think there is little or nothing they can do to improve their condition.Psychologists agree that one important factor in loneliness is a persons social contacts, for example, friends, family me

29、mbers, co-workers, etc. We depend on various people for different reasons. For instance, our families give us emotional support, our parents and teachers give us guidance, and our friends share similar interests and activities. However, psychologists have found that, though lonely people may have ma

30、ny social contacts, they sometimes feel they should have more. They question their popularity.Psychologists are trying to find ways to help habitually lonely people for two reasons: they are unhappy and unable to socialize and there is a connection between chronic loneliness and serious illness such

31、 as heart disease, while temporary and situational loneliness can be a sad, and sometimes dangerous condition.29. How would you treat temporary loneliness according to the passage? _.A.Just ignore it B. Talk to friends C. Go to see a doctor D. Ask your teachers for guidance30. Why do psychologists w

32、ant to help chronically lonely people? _A. Chronic loneliness can cause family problems.B. Chronic loneliness can not be overcome.C. Chronic loneliness can cause serious illness. D. Chronic loneliness is incurable.31. Loneliness is divided according to _.A.different seasons when it appearsB.differen

33、t people it happens to C.the time it lasts D.the places where it appears32. What is the best title for the passage? _A.Loneliness and diseases B. Three kinds of loneliness C. Loneliness and social contacts D. Chronic lonelinessD Australias koalas could be dying out within 30 years, unless urgent mea

34、sures is taken to stop the losing in population, according to researchers. They say development, climate change and bushfires have all related to reduce the number of wild koalas sharply. The Australian Koala Foundation said a recent survey showed the population could have dropped by more than half

35、in the past six years. Previous estimates put the number of koalas at more than 100,000, but the latest figures suggest there could now be as few as 43,000.The foundation collected field data from 1,800 sites and 80,000 trees to calculate the numbers. In one area in northern Queensland estimated to

36、have 20,000 koalas a decade ago, a team of eight people could not find a single animal in four days of searching.The foundation said besides problems caused by cutting down forests, hotter and drier conditions because of global warming had reduced the nutritional(营养的)value of their staple food, euca

37、lyptus leaves, leading to poor nutrition for them. Koalas, which live in the forests in Australias east and south, are very particular about what types of the leaves they eat.Foundation chief Deborah Tabart said: “The koalas are missing everywhere we look. Its really no tree, no me. If you keep cutt

38、ing down trees you dont have any koalas.”She is hoping the new figures will persuade the governments Threatened Species Steering Committee (TSSC) to list the koala as threatened. But committee chairman Bob Beeton said a decision was not likely recently and the koalas status as one of the countrys fa

39、vorite animals would not be a factor. “Theres a number of species which are attractive and people have special feelings towards them. We dont consider that,” Mr. Beeton was reported as saying by the AFP agency.33. The writer gives the example of the area in northern Queensland in Paragraph 3 to show

40、 that _.A. the environment is being polluted seriouslyB. the number of koalas is dropping quickly C. the forests are being damaged heavilyD. koalas usually live in wild mountainous areas34. Global warming is an important cause of koalas reduction because _.A. the leaves koalas eat are losing nutriti

41、onal value B. koalas cannot get enough water to drinkC. koalas can hardly stand the hot weatherD. the leaves koalas eat cannot grow in hot weather35. According to Bob Beeton, _.A. they neednt pay special attention to koalas B. a decision will be made to protect koalasC. koalas are his favorite anima

42、ls D. koalas neednt be protected at all第二节： 根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项.选项中有两项为多余选项. （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） Kids with special needs refer to any kid who might need extra help because of a medical, emotional, or learning problem. For example, kids who can not walk need wheelchairs. They not only need e

43、quipment that helps them get around, but they might need to have ramps (坡道) or elevators available. 36 .Kids with an illness would have special needs, too. 37 .Kids with sight problems might need Braille books to read. Kids with hearing problems might need hearing aids.38 .It might be harder to do n

44、ormal thingslike learning to read or just getting around the school. The good news is that parents, doctors, nurses, teachers, and others can help. The goal is to help kids be as independent as possible.Other kids also can be a big help. How? By being a friend. Kids who use a wheelchair or have lots

45、 of health problems want friends just as you do. But meeting people and making friends can be difficult. 39 .Be sure to tell a teacher if you see someone being bullied or teased.40 .Being friendly to kids with special needs is one of the best ways to be helpful. As you get to know them, they may hel

46、p you understand what its like to be in their shoes. And youll be helping fill a very special need, one that everybody hasthe need for good friends.A. Life can be challenging for a kid with special needs.B. They also might need to get a special bus to school.C. Some kids might laugh at or make fun o

47、f them.D. It is good manners to offer help to kids with special needs.E. Also, try to be helpful if you know someone with special needs.F. Someone could have trouble with anxiety, but you wouldnt know it unless told about it.G. They might need medicine or other help as they go about their daily acti

48、vities.第三部分 完形填空(共20小题，每小题1.5分, 满分30分) 第一节： 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。My parents ran a small restaurant in Seattle. It was open twenty-four hours a day, six days a week. And my first real job, when I was six years old, was 41 the diners shoes. My father had done it when he was y

49、oung, so he taught me 42 to do it well, telling me to 43 to shine the shoes again if the customer wasnt 44 . I was proud of working in the restaurant 45 I was also working for the good of the family. But my father 46 said that I had to meet certain standards to be part of the team. I 47 to be on tim

50、e, hard-working, and polite to the 48 . I was 49 paid for the work I did at the restaurant. One day I made the mistake of suggesting to Dad that he 50 give me $10 a week. He said, “OK. How about you paying me for three meals a day you have here? And for the times you bring in your friends 51 free so

51、ft drinks?” He 52 the amount of money I owed him, about $40 a week.I remember returning to Seattle after being 53 in the US Army for about two years. I had just been promoted to Captain at that time. And full of pride, I walked into my parents restaurant, but the 54 thing Dad said was, “How about yo

52、ur 55 up tonight?” I couldnt 56 my ears! I am an officer in the Army! But it didnt 57 . As far as Dad was concerned, I was just 58 member of the team. I reached for the mop. Working for Dad has taught me that the devotion to a 59 is above all. It has nothing to do with 60 that team is for a family r

53、estaurant or the US Army.41. A. washingB. shiningC. changingD. repairing42. A. whyB. whatC. whenD. how43. A. offerB. refuseC. continue D. forget44. A. interestedB. annoyedC. relaxedD. satisfied45. A. ifB. becauseC. whenD. though46. A. anxiouslyB. strangelyC. clearlyD. secretly47. A. hadB. tendedC. h

54、atedD. pretended48. A. familyB. workersC. customersD. friends49. A. neverB. alwaysC. seldomD. already50. A. mustB. shouldC. mightD. could51. A. byB. toC. onD. for52. A. worked outB. depended onC. set asideD. cut down53. A. absentB. overC. awayD. alone54.A. usualB. lastC. nextD. first55. A. washingB.

55、 goingC. cleaningD. turning56. A. coverB. followC. believeD. understand57. A. useB. matterC. performD. support58. A. noB. eitherC. anyD. another59. A. teamB. familyC. leaderD. restaurant60. A. whenB. whetherC. howD. why第 II 卷注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分25分）第一节 语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读

56、下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填在答题卡标号为61-70的相应位置上。Making new friends means 61 (put) yourself at risk and asking others not only to accept you, but to like you and want to be around you as well .62 ( fortunate ) , there is no perfect solution 63 this part of the process , s

57、o if you want to make friends , take a deep breath and jump right in .64 first step to make new friends is figuring out what is holding you back . A lot of times people 65 are interested in making new friends dont know why they dont have them . They cant see that 66 own actions are working against t

58、hem .Once you can identify what is keeping you from making new friends , you need to work through these concerns . This can be painful 67 you will need to put yourself outside of your comfort zones to see any real differences .The next step is to shine in these social settings so that others will le

59、ave with a positive 68 (impress) . If you find social situations hard , just rely on a few simple rules .When you feel 69 (confidence) that youve made some great friends , get out there and celebrate with them . No matter 70 you decide to do , the important thing is to celebrate your new friends and

60、 hopefully continue making more.第二节 单词拼写 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)71. An unhappy home _(环境) can affect a childs behavior.72. It is not _(方便) for me to come now; I am busy.73. His paintings will be _(展示) to the public at the end of this month.74. Unable to speak a word of language, he _(交流) by gestures.75

61、.Scientists have made a great _(突破) in the area of genetics.76. The fire _(spread) very quickly because of the strong wind last night.77. Courage is one of the best _(quality) of a good solider.78. _(tradition), the companys main markets have been in Britain .79. Its difficult to travel through the

62、town on a _ (fog) morning.80. To our surprise, we were _ (forbid) to enter the hall by the guard.第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分0分）文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词作斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。M

63、y mother is a teacher work in a key high school. She is too busy that she often has to get up early and stay up late. In addition to this, she hardly has any time to take exercises. She has been on poor health for some time. My father and I are worried that she may fall ill if she works too hard. Th

64、ese days Im thinking why to develop my mothers interest in playing sports. Considered that today is Mothers Day, I decided buy a pair of jogging shoes for her. I secretly put them on the desk in her study. When my mother entered into her study this evening, she looked surprised, but she immediate re

65、alized my purpose. She promises that she would go jogging every evening.第二节：书面表达（满分25 分） 随着中国经济的发展，私家车日渐增多，很多学生上学都有车接送，为此，同学之间观点不一。请你根据下表中双方不同观点用英语写一篇文章给上海英文星报-Shanghai Star ，介绍这种情况及你对这一现象的看法。支持反对1.省时、方便；2.安全。1.拥堵、车祸；2.易相互攀比。你的看法注意：1. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；2. 词数100左右；3.文章开头已为你写好，不计入总词数。参考词汇：攀比 vie with 书面表

66、达In recent years, more and more students go to school in private cars. People have different opinions about this phenomenon. 答 题 卡班级 姓名 学号 分数 第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分25分）第一节 语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 第二节 单词拼写 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80.

67、 第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分0分）文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词作斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。My mother is a teacher work in a key high school. She is too busy that she often has to get up ea

68、rly and stay up late. In addition to this, she hardly has any time to take exercises. She has been on poor health for some time. My father and I are worried that she may fall ill if she works too hard. These days Im thinking why to develop my mothers interest in playing sports. Considered that today

69、 is Mothers Day, I decided buy a pair of jogging shoes for her. I secretly put them on the desk in her study. When my mother entered into her study this evening, she looked surprised, but she immediate realized my intention. She promises that she would go jogging every evening.第二节：书面表达（满分25 分） 随着中国经

70、济的发展，私家车日渐增多，很多学生上学都有车接送，为此，同学之间观点不一。请你根据下表中双方不同观点用英语写一篇文章给上海英文星报-Shanghai Star ，介绍这种情况及你对这一现象的看法。支持反对1.省时、方便；2.安全。1.拥堵、车祸；2.易相互攀比。你的看法注意：1. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；2. 词数100左右；3.文章开头已为你写好，不计入总词数。参考词汇：攀比 vie with 书面表达In recent years, more and more students go to school in private cars. People have different o

71、pinions about this phenomenon. 石嘴山市第三中学 2015期中考试高二英语试题答案听力答案 ABCAA BBACC CAACB CBCBA阅读A篇 BCCD B篇 CABD C篇 ACCB D篇 BAA 七选五 BGACE完形填空41-45 BDADB 46-50 CACAB51-55 DACDC 56-60 CDDAB语法填空题61. putting 62. Unfortunately 63. to 64. The 65. who/that66. their 67. because/as 68. impression 69. confident 70. what

72、单词拼写71. environment 72. convenient 73. displayed 74. communicates 75. breakthrough 76. spread 77. qualities 78. Traditionally 79. foggy 80. forbidden短文改错1. workworking2. too so3. exercisesexercise4. on poor in poor5. whyhow6. ConsideredConsidering7. decided后加to8. 去掉into9. immediate immediately10. pr

73、omisespromised书面表达范文 In recent years, more and more students go to school in private cars. People have different opinions about this phenomenonSome people favor taking private cars because it is safer and much more time-saving than taking other means of transportation. In this sense, going to school

74、 in a private car is more convenient.However, other people argue that too many private cars will cause traffic jams and even accidents during the rush hour. Whats worse, students tend to vie with each other to show they are from rich families by taking expensive cars.In my opinion, students may have other options, such as buses, and bicycles. Private cars are surely more convenient, but as a student, I prefer riding a bicycle. By doing so, I wont do any harm to the environment while improving my health.版权所有：高考资源网()