广东省兴宁市第一中学2014_2015学年高二英语下学期期中试题.doc

1、兴宁一中高二英语中段考试题(2015.5)第一部分 听说部分(15分）Part B: Role Play (每题分,共8分 )In this part,you are required to act as a role and complete three communicative tasks:listen to a speaker,ask the speaker three questions and then answer five questions.角色：你是学生。任务：(1)向Mr.Wang询问去英国留学的相关事情； (2)根据谈话内容回答同学的问题。Q1:英国的食物是什么样的？Q

2、2:您当时在英国做什么呢？Q3:您为什么决定去伦敦呢？A1: For _.A2: The light gifts like silk scarves and _.A3:_.A4: _. A5: He listened to English_and watched movies about English people.Part C:Retelling（每空分,共7分）In this part,you are required to listen to a monologue and then retell it based on what you have heard.I am a polic

3、eman working downtown. One afternoon,I saw a boy who was standing outside a grocery store. He seemed to be _9_. I bought an ice cream in the store to earn his _10_so he would talk with me. I asked where he _11_and why he was there by himself, but he couldnt answer me_12_. I told the boy to stay ther

4、e and went to make a call to find a patrol car(巡逻车)to take him to the _13_as his parents didnt turn up after a long time of waiting. By the time I came back, the boy had disappeared. I felt _14_and embarrassed when the car arrived and I had to explain what had happened. One officer asked me what I h

5、ad bought for the boy. I told him Id bought him an ice cream. He said to me that the boy lived nearby, and that I was about the fifth policeman who had been _15_ for a treat by him. 第二部分 阅读理解 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答案题卡上将该项涂黑。 AThe Cost of Higher EducationIndividual

6、s (个人) should pay for their higher education.A university education is of huge and direct benefit to the individual. Graduates earn more than non-graduates. Meanwhile, social mobility is ever more dependent on having a degree. However, only some people have it. So the individual, not the taxpayers,

7、should pay for it. There are pressing calls on the resources (资源) of the government. Using taxpayers money to help a small number of people to earn high incomes in the future is not one of them.Full government funding (资助) is not very good for universities. Adam Smith worked in a Scottish university

8、 whose teachers lived off student fees. He knew and looked down upon 18th-century Oxford, where the academics lived comfortably off the income received from the government. Guaranteed salaries, Smith argued, were the enemy of hard work; and when the academics were lazy and incompetent, the students

9、were similarly lazy.If students have to pay for their education, they not only work harder, but also demand more from their teachers. And their teachers have to keep them satisfied. If that means taking teaching seriously, and giving less time to their own research interests, that is surely somethin

10、g to celebrate.Many people believe that higher education should be free because it is good for the economy (经济). Many graduates clearly do contribute to national wealth, but so do all the businesses that invest (投资) and create jobs. If you believe that the government should pay for higher education

11、because graduates are economically productive, you should also believe that the government should pay part of business costs. Anyone promising to create jobs should receive a gift of capital from the government to invest. Therefore, it is the individual, not the government, who should pay for their

12、university education.16. The underlined word “them” in Paragraph 2 refers to _. A. taxpayers B. pressing calls C. college graduates D.government resources17. The author thinks that with full government funding _. A. teachers are less satisfied B. students are more demanding C. students will become m

13、ore competent D. teachers will spend less time on teaching18. The author mentions businesses in Paragraph 5 in order to _. A. argue against free university education B. call on them to finance students studies C. encourage graduates to go into business D. show their contribution to higher educationB

14、Italian Lakes and Greek Islands (12 Days)Prices starting from1,999Your tour begins in Milan, Italy, and moves on to the pretty Italian Lake District and the attractive resort(胜地)of Stresa, your home for two nights. Collette Vacations has carefully chosen the Costa Victoria as your home away from hom

15、e for your 7-night journey along the waterways of the Mediterranean. The cruise ship is filled with the warmth and culture of Italy and is richly designed with entertainment(娱乐)areas and very good living conditions. It will take you to the places of your dreams.Youll spend 4 days touring Greek citie

16、s youve always heard about. In Katakolon, you will have the only unguided tour to nearby Olympia on the whole journey. Then with a local guide you will visit the Greek islands of Santorini, which is often related to the story of the lost city of Atlantis, and Mykonos, a wonderful island with beautif

17、ul beaches.Your journey ends in Verona, home of the love story Romeo and Juliet, with a funfilled farewell dinnera perfect ending to a pleasant journey.12 Days, 25Meals 10 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 9 DinnersDay 1 Overnight flight to ItalyDays23 Regina Palace, Stresa, ItalyDays410 Costa Victoria ( Costa

18、 cruises)Day 11 Hotel Leopardi, Verona, ItalyDay12 Leave for homePlease NoteLeaving datePrice for one personApril 7$2,099June 2$2,199October 6$2,099November 3$1,99919How is the journey planned?AIt starts and ends in Italy. BIt starts and ends in Greece.CIt starts in Italy and ends in Greece. DIt sta

19、rts in Greece and ends in Italy.20What can be inferred from the travel plan?AThe price may get lower than those in the plan. BThe prices include three meals a day.CThe price is the highest in summer. DThe prices include entertainment service.21What does the underlined part “ the Costa Victoria” most

20、 probably refer to?AA famous hotel. BA beautiful resort.CA comfortable ship. DA longdistance bus.22Tourists will travel on their own in .AStresa BOlympia C.Mykonos DVeronaCAndy rode slowly on his way to school, day-dreaming about the fishing trip that his father had promised him. He was so busy drea

21、ming about all the fish he would catch that he was unaware of everything else around him.He rode along until a strange sound drew him to the present. He came to a stop and looked curiously up to the heavens. What he saw shocked and terrified him. A huge swarm of bees filled the sky like black cloud

22、and the buzzing mass seemed to be heading angrily towards him.With no time to waste. Andy sped off in the opposite direction, riding furiously but without knowing how to escape the swarm. With a rapidly beating heart and his legs pumping furiously, he sped down the rough road. As the bees came close

23、r, his panic increased. Andy knew that he was sensitive to bee stings (蜇). The last sting had landed him in hospital and that was only one bee sting! He had been forced to stay in bed for two whole days. Suddenly, his fathers words came to him. “When you are in a tight situation, dont panic. Use you

24、r brain and think your way out of it.”On a nearby hill, he could see smoke waving slowly skywards from the chimney of the Nelson family home. “Bees dont like smoke,” he thought. “They couldnt get into the house.” Andy raced towards the Nelson house, but the bees were gaining ground. Andy knew he cou

25、ld not reach the house in time. He estimated that the bees would catch up with him soon.Suddenly, out of the corner of his eyes, he spotted a small dam used by Mr. Nelson to irrigate his vegetable garden. Off his bike and into the cool water he dived, disappearing below the surface and away from the

26、 savage insects. After holding his breath for as long as he could, Andy came up for air and noticed the bees has gone. Dragging himself out of the dam, he struggled up the hilly slope and rang the doorbell. Mrs. Nelson took him inside and rang his mother.“Youll really need that fishing break to help

27、 you recover,” laughed his mother with relief. “Thank goodness you didnt panic!” But Andy did not hear her. He was dreaming once again of the fish he would catch tomorrow.”23. Why did Andy fail to notice the swarm of bees earlier?A. He was riding to school. B. He was listening to a strange sound.C.

28、He was going fishing with his father. D. He was lost in the thought of the fishing trip.24. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the swarm of bees in the passage?A. They crowded like a black cloud. B. They shocked and terrified Andy.C. They tried to attack Andy in a mass. D. They made Andy

29、stay in hospital for two days.25. How did Andy avoid the bees in the end?A. He asked Mr. Nelson for help. B. He hid himself under the water.C. He rushed into the Nelson house. D. He rode off in the opposite direction.26. Which of the following can best describe Andys escape from the bees?A. No pain,

30、 no gains. B. Once bitten, twice shy.C. Where there is a will, there is a way. D. In time of danger, ones mind works fast.DAmerican cities are similar to other cities around the world In every country, cities reflect the values of the culture. American cities are changing, just as American society i

31、s changing.After World War , the population of most large American cities decreased; however, the population in many Sun Belt cities increased. Los Angles and Houston are cities where population shifts (转移) to and from the city reflect the changing values of American society. In the late 1940s and e

32、arly 1950s, city residents (居民) became wealthier. They had more children so they needed more space. They moved out of their apartments in the city to buy their own homes. They bought houses in the suburbs (郊区).Now things are changing. The children of the people who left the cities in the 1950s are n

33、ow adults. Many, unlike their parents, want to live in the cities. They continue to move to Sun Belt cities and older ones of the Northeast and Midwest. Many young professionals are moving back into the city. They prefer the city to the suburbs because their jobs are there; or they just enjoy the ex

34、citement and possibilities that the city offers.This population shift is bringing problems as well as benefits. Countless poor people must leave their apartments in the city because the owners want to sell the buildings or make apartments for sale instead of for rent. In the 1950s, many poor people

35、did not have enough money to move to the suburbs; now many of these same people do not have enough money to stay in the cities.Only a few years ago, people thought that the older American cities were dying. Some city residents now see a bright, new future. Others see only problems and conflicts. One

36、 thing is sure：many dying cities are alive again.27. What does the author think of cities all over the world? A. They are alive.B. They are hopeless. C. They are similar. D.They are different.28. Why did American city residents want to live in the suburbs after World War ? A. Because older American

37、cities were dying. B. Because they were richer and needed more space. C. Because cities contained the worst parts of society. D. Because they could hardly afford to live in the city.29. According to the 4th paragraph, a great many poor people in American cities _. A. are faced with housing problems

38、B. are forced to move to the suburbs C. want to sell their buildings D. need more money for daily expenses30. We can conclude from the text that _. A. American cities are changing for the worse B. people have different views on American cities C. many people are now moving from American cities D. th

39、e population is decreasing in older American cities第三部分 语言知识运用（55分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Charlotte Whitehead was born in England in 1843, and moved to Montreal, Canada at the age five with her family. While 31 her ill elder sister throughout the ye

40、ars, Charlotte discovered she had a(an) 32 in medicine. At 18 she married and 33 a family. Several years later, Charlotte said she wanted to be a 34 . Her husband supported her decision. 35 , Canadian medical schools did not 36 women students at the time. Therefore, Charlotte went to the United Stat

41、es to study 37 at the Womens Medical College in Philadelphia. It took her five years to 38 her medical degree. Upon graduation, Charlotte 39 to Montreal and set up a private 40 . Three years later, she moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba, and there she was once again a 41 doctor. Many of her patients were f

42、rom the nearby timber and railway camps. Charlotte 42 herself operating on damaged limbs and setting 43 bones, in addition to delivering all the babies in the area. But Charlotte had been practicing without a license. She had 44 a doctors license in both Montreal and Winnipeg, but was 45 . The Manit

43、oba College of Physicians and Surgeons, an all-male board, wanted her to 46 her studies at a Canadian medical college! Charlotte refused to 47 her patients to spend time studying what she already knew. So in 1887, she appeared to the Manitoba Legislature to 48 a license to her but they, too, refused

44、. Charlotte 49 to practice without a license until 1912. She died four years later at the age of 73. In 1993, 77 years after her 50 , a medical license was issued to Charlotte. This decision was made by the Manitoba Legislature to honor “this courageous and pioneering woman”.31.A. raising B. teachin

45、g C. nursing D. missing 32 A. habit B. interest C. opinion D. voice 33. A. invented B. selected C. offered D. started 34.A. doctor B. musician C. lawyer D. physicist 35.A. Besides B. Unfortunately C. Otherwise D. Eventually 36. A. hire B. entertain C. trust D. accept 37. A. history B. physics C. med

46、icine D. law 38. A. improve B. save C. design D. earn 39. A. returned B. escaped C. spread D. wandered 40. A. school B. museum C. clinic D. lab 41. A. busy B. wealthy C. greedy D. lucky 42. A. helped B. found C. troubled D. imagined 43. A. harmful B. tired C. broken D. weak 44. A. put away B. taken

47、over C. turned in D. applied for 45. A. punished B. refused C. blamed D. fired 46. A. display B. change C. preview D. complete 47. A. leave B. charge C. test D. cure 48. A. sell B. donate C. issue D. show 49. A. continued B. promised C. pretended D. dreamed 50. A. birth B. death C. wedding D. gradua

48、tion 第二节 语法填空 (共10小题；每题1.5分，满分15分)_51_ was a dark and cold night. The car driver didnt have even one passenger all day. When he went by the railway station, he saw a young man _52_(come) out with two bags in his hands. So he quickly opened the door of the car and asked, “_53_ do you want to go, sir?

49、”“To the Star Hotel,” the young man answered. When the car driver heard that, he didnt feel happy. The young man would give him only three dollars _54_ the hotel was not far from the railway station. But _55_(sudden), he had an idea. He took the passenger through many streets of the big city. _56_ a

50、 long time, the car finally arrived at the hotel. “You should pay _57_ fifteen dollars,” the car driver said to the young man. “What! Fifteen dollars? Do you think Im a fool? Only last week I took _58_ car from the railway station to this same hotel and I only gave the driver thirteen dollars. I kno

51、w how much I have to pay _59_ the trip. I wont pay you one dollar more than I _60_(pay) to the other car driver last week. ” 第四部分 写作（满分45分）第一节 单词拼写 (共10小题；每题1分，满分10分) 根据首字母或汉语提示，在答题卷上写出完整的单词.61. She is halfway through the p_(准备) year, which most foreign students complete before applying for a degree

52、 course.62. The gift you give is not something your loved one keeps but a v_(志愿的) contribution towards the lives of people who really need it.63. I have been so o_(忙于) with work that I havent had time for social activities.64. Every time I returned after an a_(缺席), I felt stupid because I was behind

53、 the others.65. I loved listening to the family softly talking to each other in their language, even though I could not p_(参与) in the conversation.66. Much of South America was g_(统治) by Spain from the sixteen century onwards.67 The dog showed his s_(锋利) teeth and went on without touching the old ma

54、n.68 She is proud that both her children have a t_ (天赋) for music.69 Each of these states is seeking to adjust the balance of power in its f_ (喜爱).70 Soldiers tend to be young males, and they are often o_ (外向).第二节：短文改错（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分15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

55、个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（）,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的词。注意:1.每处错误及修改均仅限一词；2.只允许修改10处,多者（从第11处起）不计分。Li Ming and Wang Ying are two students of Senior Three. They all work hard but they have different learning method. Li Ming often sleeps in class instead of listen to the

56、 teacher. As a result, he miss lots of points that the teacher makes and it usually takes him much time to finish his homework. But he has to stay up late and doesnt get enough sleep. However, Wang Ying has quite the different way of learning. She listens attentive and tries to catch everything that

57、 the teacher said in class. Because this, she spends less time doing her homework, which makes it is possible for her to go to bed early. 第三节 ： 书面表达（满分25分）面对中学生“出国热”，社会对此有不同的看法。请你以Studying Abroad为题，根据以下提供的信息，谈谈自己的看法。advantagesdisadvantages1.良好的语言环境，更利于语言学习；1.年纪小，缺乏生活经验，自理能力差；2.拓宽视野，学习国外先进的科学技术；2.情感孤

58、独，思乡；3.传播各民族的不同文化。3.生活学习费用高。注意：1.第一句已为你写好，不计入总词数； 2. 词数120左右； 兴宁一中高二英语中段考试题答案 (2015.5)第一部分 听说部分(15分）Part B: Role Play (每题分,共8分 )Q1:What is the food like in England?Q2:What were you doing in England at that time?Q3:Why did you decide to go to London?A1:3 years A2: paper-cuts A3:Italian food A4:Econom

59、icsA5:rock musicRetelling9.lost 10.trust 11.lived 12. clearly 13.police office 14. stupid 15.cheated第二部分 阅读理解 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）16-18 BDA 19-22ACCB 23-26 DDBD 27-30 CBAB 第三部分 语言知识运用（55分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）31-35 CBDAB 36-40DCDAC 41-45 ABCDB 46-50 DACAB第二节 语法填空 (共10小题；每题1.5分，满分15分)51. It 52.

60、coming 53. Where 54. because 55. suddenly 56. After 57. me 58. a 59. for 60. paid 第四部分 写作（满分45分）第一节 单词拼写 (共10小题；每题1分，满分10分) 根据首字母或汉语提示，在答题卷上写出完整的单词.61.preparation 62. voluntary 63. occupied 64. absence 65.participate66. Governed 67 sharp 68 talent 69 favour 70. outgoing 第二节：短文改错（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）

61、Li Ming and Wang Ying are two students of Senior Three. Theyallwork hard but boththey have different learningmethod. Li Ming often sleeps in class instead oflistento methods listeningthe teacher. As a result, hemisslots of points that the teacher makes and it usually missestakes him much time to fin

62、ish his homework.Buthe has to stay up late and doesnt Soget enough sleep. However, Wang Ying has quitethedifferent way of learning. She alistensattentiveand tries to catch everything that the teachersaidin class. attentively saysBecausethis, she spends less time doing her homework, which makes it is

63、ofpossible for her to go to bed early. 第三节： 书面表达（满分25分）Studying Abroad In recent years, studying abroad has been popular. Tens of thousands of Chinese students have gone to foreign countries to study. Many people are making great efforts to apply t go abroad. There are many advantages in attending s

64、chools abroad. First, students who have studied abroad can study the foreign language well because of the good language environment. Second, we can learn much more advanced knowledge of science and technology from foreign countries. Third, we can learn foreign languages more quickly. However, there

65、are some disadvantages. Most of the students are too young to live by themselves with hardly any living experience. Besides, being far away from their home country, they may feel lonely and homesick. Also, the costs are much higher there than in the native country. In spite of these, advantages are

66、more than disadvantages. In my opinion, it is advisable to attend schools abroad.21.答案：C解析：由文意知，在Charlotte 照顾或护理(nursing)她生病的姐姐期间，她发现自己有医学方面的兴趣或爱好（interest）22.答案：B解析：同上。23.答案：D解析：由横线前的信息：18岁结婚并且成家（started a family）.A.invented 发明；B selected选择；C offered 提供；均不符合文意。24.答案：A解析：由后文medical school 和前文22后均可推知

67、答案为doctor.25.答案：B解析：由空后Canadian medical school did not 26 women students at the time.可知，当时的医学类学校是不接受（accept）女学员的。因此，对主人公而言是不幸的（unfortunately）26.答案：D解析：见上题。27.答案：C解析：由空后“at the Womens Medical College in ”可知，Charlotte被拒绝后去了美国的妇女医学专科学校学习医药学（medicine）。28.答案：D解析：在美国妇女医学专科学校，她用了5年获得（earn）医学学位。29.答案：A解析：由文

68、章第一行可知，她出生在英国，成长于加拿大的Montreal,然后就是到美国求学。此处由空后面的Montreal 可推断她应该是返回（returned）到成长的地方。30.答案：C解析：学业有成，回归故里，开办诊所（clinic）“set up a private_30_”.31.答案：A解析：从后文many of her patients.以及32空后面operating on damaged limbs and setting in addition to delivering all the babies in the area.可知，她是非常忙碌的.(busy)32.答案：B解析：横线后

69、是herself,故答案只能选found(发现自己)其他选项均不符合。句意：她发现自己忙碌于给受伤的肢体做手术、固定折断的（broken）骨骼而且还要为这个地区接生所有的孩子。33答案：C解析：见上题。34.答案：D解析:由空前知，without a license.她在Montreal and Winnipeg这两个地方应该是申请过（applied for）but was_(拒绝)。A：put away 整理好，放好；B：take over 接管；C：turn in 上交；D：applied for申请。35.答案：B解析：由上题知，.她在Montreal and Winnipeg这两个地方

70、应该是申请过（applied for）but was_(拒绝)。A：punished惩罚；B：refused 拒绝；C：blamed责备；D：fired 解雇。36.答案：D解析：空前可知，这所全部为男生的寄宿制高校甚至想让她在一所Canadian medical college 完成（complete）她的学业！A：display 展示；B：change 改变；C：preview 预习；D：complete完成。37.答案：A解析：由文意可知，Charlotte拒绝离开（leave）她的病人而去学习她已经知道的东西。A：leave离开；B：charge控告；收费；管理；C：test 检测；D

71、：cure 治愈。38.答案：C解析：1887年，她上诉（appeal to）the Manitoba Legislature（马尼托巴立法机关）为她发放（issued）执照，但也被拒绝了。A：sell 出售；B：donate 捐赠；D：show 表明；显示均不符文意。39.答案：A解析：由文意可知，Charlotte在没有执照的情况下继续（continued）行医到1912年。B：promised 承诺；C：pretended 假装；D：dreamed 梦想。均不符文意。40.答案：B解析：In 1993, 77 years after her_.由上段最后一句“She died four years later at the age of 73.可知她死于1916年。1993-1916=77故答案选B：death其他选项均不符句意