宁夏银川市唐徕回民中学2014-2015学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节(共5小题；5每小题1.5分，满分7.5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. What is the weather like now?A. Cloudy. B. Rainy. C. Sunny.2. When did the woman make a speech?A. This morning. B

2、. The day before yesterday.C. Yesterday.3. What sports does the woman like better?A. Golf.B. Tennis.C. Dont know.4. How much money does the man need to pay for the stamps to post the package?A. $5.45B. $0.95C. $1.005. How many pills will the boy take a day?A. 2 pills.B. 9 pills.C. 4 pills.第二节(共15小题；

3、每小题1.5分，满分22.5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，每小题将给出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. Where are the speakers probably talking?A. In an office.B. In a shop.C. At Peters home.7. What volunteer job will the man do?A. Write stories for ch

4、ildren.B. Take care of children.C. Give lessons to children.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. Whats the relationship between the speakers?A. A woman and her son.B. A woman and her husband.C. A customer and a shop assistant.9. Which handbag will the woman take?A. The blue one.B. The cheaper one.C. The more expensiv

5、e one.10. What is the womans address?A. 565 Sunny Street.B. 656 Sunny Street.C. 556 Sunny Street.听第8段材料，回答第11至14题。11. Why didnt the woman enjoy herself?A. She couldnt enter the park.B. She couldnt see the fireworks clearly.C. She couldnt find her friends.12. When did the woman get to the park?A. At

6、8:00 p.m.B. At 8:10 p.m.C. At 7:50 p.m.13. How did the man manage to get a good view?A. He and his friends got there early. B. He and his friends climbed up a hill.C. He and his friends had a picnic together.14. What did the man do for going home?A. He got on a bus as soon as he could.B. He pushed h

7、is way home at midnight.C. He waited for a while and took an extra bus.听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。15. Which of the following is true?A. The woman passed the written test.B. The woman hit a person.C. The man drove very slowly.16. What is the result?A. The man passed the test.B. The woman failed the test. C. Ei

8、ther is pleased.17. Whats the mans attitude towards the woman at last?A. Patient.B. Serious.C. Boring.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. Why do some people use drug?A. To kill pains.B. To feel good.C. To change themselves.19. According to the passage, what is the best way to stop friends from using drugs?A. To h

9、elp solve their psychological problems.B. To play games with them.C. To send them to the hospital.20. What are the findings of the studies about heavy drug users?A. They need care and affection.B. They make round-the-world trips.C. They are mostly from broken families.第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节 选择题（共15

10、小题，每小题2分，共30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,，选出最佳答案，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ATwo traveling angels (天使) stopped to spend the night in the home of a wealthy family. The family was rude and refused to let the angels stay in the guest room. Instead the angels were given a space in the cold basement. As they made thei

11、r bed on the hard floor, the older angel saw a hole in the wall and repaired it. When the younger angel asked why, the older angel replied “Things arent always what they seem.” The next night the pair came to rest at the house of a very poor but very hospitable (好客的) farmer. After sharing what littl

12、e food they had, the couple let the angels sleep in their bed where they could have a good nights rest. When the sun came up the next morning, the angels found the farmer and his wife in tears. Their only cow, whose milk had been their only income, lay dead in the field. The younger angel was very a

13、ngry and asked the older angel, “How could this happen?” “Why didnt you watch out for the cow? The first man had everything, yet you watched over his house,” she accuse（指责）. “The second family had little but was willing to share everything, and you did not help.” “Things arent always what they seem,

14、” the older angel replied. “When we stayed in the basement, I noticed there was gold stored in that hole in the wall. Since the owner was so greedy and unwilling to share his good fortune, I asked God if I could seal（封口）the wall so he couldnt find it. Then last night as we slept in the farmers bed,

15、the angel of death came for his wife. I asked God if the angel could take the cow instead. Things arent always what they seem.” 21. Why did the older angel repair the hole for the rich family?A. Because she didnt like the greedy owner. B. Because she wanted to save the gold for the poor. C. Because

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22、Vancouver, BC V6R 1W9, CanadaC. Vancouver, BC V6K 2H3, CanadaD. careers CRecent studies have shown that exercise is good to both your physical strength and brain. A new study finds that people become smarter after starting a running program.In their study, the researchers had seven young people star

23、t a running program consisting of running 30 minutes, two or three times a week for at least 12 skills before and after the 3-month running program.After 12 weeks of running, scores on all of the tests increased greatly in the runners, as did their reaction times(反应时间) in completing the tests, but t

24、he scores began to fall again if the runners stopped their training.The results could have suggestions for old people as well. According to these researchers, old people who started a 4-month exercise program also showed it may help doctors find a way to use exercise and running to help old people a

25、nd those with Alzheimers(老年痴呆症) disease improve their memory and other mental skills.29. What is the best title for this passage? A. The Seven-person Program B. How to Start a Running Program C. Running Is Important to Improve Health D. Running May Make You Smarter and Healthier30. What can we infer

26、 from the statement that “the scores began to fall again if the runners stopped their training”? A. The runners should continue their running exercise to keep the good results. B. Some runners did not want to take a test again after they stopped their training. C. The runners would not get scores if

27、 they stopped training. D. The runners would have the same scores if they stopped running.31. The researchers did tests both before and after the running program because _. A. they had enough time to do it B. they could compare the scores C. they wanted to make sure that all the runners would take t

28、he test D. the scores would be higherDThe Peales were a famous family of American artists. Charles Wilson Peale is best remembered for his portraits of leading figures of the American Revolution. He painted portraits of Franklin and Jefferson and over a dozen of George Washington. His lifesize portr

29、ait was so realistic that George Washington reportedly once tipped his hat to the figures in the picture. Charles Wilson Peale gave up painting in his middle age and devoted his life to the Peale museum，which he founded in Philadelphia. The worlds first popular museum of art and natural science main

30、ly covered paintings by Peale and his family as well as displays of animals in their natural settings. Peale found the animals himself and found a method to make the exhibits more real. The museums most popular display was the skeleton (骷髅) of a huge，extinct elephant，which Peale unearthed on a New Y

31、ork farm in 1801.Three of Peales seventeen children were also famous artists. Paphaelle Peale often painted still lives of flowers，fruit，and cheese. His brother Rembrandt studied under his father and painted portraits of many famous people，including one of George Washington. Another brother，Rubens P

32、eale，painted mostly landscapes and portraits.James Peale，the brother of Charles Wilson Peale，specialized in miniatures (小画像)His daughter Sarah Miriam Peale was probably the first professional female portrait painter in America.32What is the main topic of the passage?AThe life of Charles Wilson Peale

33、. BPortraits in the 18th century.C. A family of artists. DThe Peale Museum.33The author mentions in Paragraph 1 that Washington tipped his hat to the figures in the painting to show that_.ACharles Wilson Peales painting was very lifelikeBWashington respected Charles Wilson Peales workCWashington was

34、 friendly with Raphaelle and Titian PealeDthe painting of the two brothers was very large34The underlined word “unearthed” is closest in meaning to“_”Ashowed Blooked overCinvented Ddug up 35The authors attitude toward the Peales is in general_.Apuzzled Bexcited Cadmiring Ddisappointed第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，

35、满分10分）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。Rules on how to be a fit kidBeing fit is a way of saying a person; a person eats well, gets a lot of physical exercise, and has a healthy weight. 36 If youre a kid who wants to be fit, here are three rules to live by.1Eat a variety of foods.You may have

36、 a favorite food, but the best choice is to eat a variety. 37 Taste new foods and old ones you havent tried for a while. Some foods, such as green vegetables, are more pleasing the older you get. Shoot for at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a daytwo fruits and three vegetables.2 38 What

37、 does it feel like to be full? When youre eating, notice how your body feels and when your stomach feels comfortably full. Sometimes, people eat too much because they dont notice when they need to stop eating. 39 And over a period of time, overeating can lead to unhealthy weight gain.3Limit screen t

38、imeWhats screen time? Its the amount of time you spend watching TV or DVD5, playing video games, and using the computer. The more time you spend on these sittingdown activities, the less time available for active stuff, like basketball, bike riding and swimming. 40 These rules arent magic. However,

39、follow them most of the time and you can become a fit kid sooner or later.第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、 B 、C 、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。About one year ago, a couple with three children moved into the apartment next door to me. I never heard any noise

40、from the children, but I often heard the parents 41 shouting at the kids, not in a nice tone, but in a (n) 42 one.We often 43 in the hallway. I always greeted them, 44 the only answer I ever got was a “hello” from the eight-year-old girl. I usually 45 to see my doctor and one day when I returned the

41、y were just 46 their apartment and the little girl was 47 the outside door open for the others. I 48 in the car doing 49 things because I wasnt eager to be snubbed (冷落) again. Finally I got out of my car and walked towards the door. The parents were telling her to 50 to get into the car, but the lit

42、tle girl was still holding the door, 51 me! I hurried although I was still in pain from my injury. I forgot to tell her how 52 I was for her kindness. I wrote a note saying how much her act of kindness had 53 an old mans heart.The next day there was a (n) 54 on my door and it was the little girl and

43、 her father. She was quite 55 of her behavior and thanked me. Then I noticed her mother was there, too. Her parents 56 me, too.Now when we meet in the hall way we always greet each other, in a friendly 57 .Last night there was a heavy snow. I looked out at my car and 58 how I was going to keep my do

44、ctors 59 because I could only walk for a short time. This morning when I opened the front door, all the snow was removed.Isnt it 60 that the small kind act of an 8-year-old girl can change so many things for the better? It is said that good things come from small acts. 41. A. quietly B. strangely C.

45、 quickly D. angrily 42. A. frightening B. exciting C. sincere D. kind 43. A. quarreled B. met C. chatted D. argued 44. A. when B. so C. but D. or45. A. went out B. set out C. took out D. gave out 46. A. decorating B. cleaning C. returning D. leaving47. A. breaking B. operating C. holding D. unlockin

46、g48. A. kept B. remained C. insisted D. left49. A. favorite B. important C. unnecessary D. curious50. A. hurry B. drive C. stay D. greet51. A. hunting for B. asking for C. waiting for D. calling for52. A. beneficial B. influential C. anxious D. grateful53. A. strengthened B. broken C. touched D. sav

47、ed54. A. note B. knock C. invitation D. picture55. A. proud B. aware C. afraid D. sure56. A. understood B. recognized C. praised D. thanked57. A. appearance B. manner C. statement D. announcement58. A. found B. doubted C. remembered D. wondered59. A. advice B. appointment C. suggestion D. attention6

48、0. A. amazing B. confusing C. disappointing D. challenging第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Travel agency: Good morning. Can I help you? Daisy: Im sorry to say that I am 61 (disappoint) about my trip to Norwich. It is the 62 (bad) experience of my l

49、ife! Travel agency: What is the problem? Daisy: Well, first of all, I found my wallet 63 (go) when I got on the bus. I turned 64 the guides for help, but they were impatient. I hate to say this, 65 they behaved impolitely towards us customers. Could you do something about this? Travel agency: Hmm, I

50、 apologize. Did you find 66 wallet? Daisy: No. And thats not all. The bus was one hour late. Worse 67 , it picked up passengers 68 the way to our destination. You really have to do something about it. Travel agency: Im so sorry, but sometimes the bus can 69 (delay) by some problems. We cant always b

51、e sure that the bus will set out on time. Daisy: Why didnt you tell me the truth? 70 I booked the ticket, you promised to drive non-stop from Aye to Norwich. Travel agency: I am terribly sorry to hear that. I will look into it immediately and give you a satisfactory reply. 第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错

52、（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。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：把多余的词用斜线（）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. 每处错误及其修改仅限一词。 2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。I still remember my middle school life in Yinchuan. I was then in school for student from

53、 Wenchuan. As we were all left home of an early age, we met lots of problems in our daily life. We had to do washing, cleaning and shopping by us. However, we seldom felt lonely or helplessly. We enjoyed our happy life. At weekends, we will play basketball on the playground, swimming in the pool or

54、go for a picnic in the park. We were living in a big family. We treat each other as brothers and sisters. It has been five years when we graduated, but those memories are as sweet as ever before.第二节 书面表达 (满分25分)假如你是育才中学学生李华。你的外籍教师Tracy已经于上个月回到了美国。请用英语给她写一封电子邮件，内容如下：1、表达对她的思念；2、对她给予你的帮助表示感谢；3、邀请她在方便时

55、再来中国。注意：1、可适当添加细节使文章连贯；字数：110-120。 2、信的开头和结尾已给出。 高二英语2014-2015学年度第一学期期中考试参考答案第二节One possible Version:Dear Tracy, How are you doing recently? Its almost a month since I saw you off in the airport. I miss you a lot.Please accept my heartfelt gratitude for all that you have done to help me with my lear

56、ning obstacles. Whenever I got into trouble, you were always there, reaching out a hand for me to hold. It was your help and encouragement that helped me through all the difficulties and made me what I am today. I couldnt have made it without your timely help. Thanks a million.By the may, please come back to China for a visit whenever it is convenient for you. Anyway,you told me once that you enjoy your travels across China. I will be looking forward to seeing you again.Dont forget me ! Best wishes