广东省增城市新塘中学2014-2015学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题.doc

1、广东省增城市新塘中学2014-2015学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题本试卷分四部分，共10页，满分150分。考试时间120分钟。I 听 力 (共两节，满分20分)第一节 听力理解 (4段共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)每段播放两遍。各段后有几个小题，各段播放前每小题有5秒钟的阅题时间。请根据各段播放内容及其相关小题，在5秒钟内从题中所给的A、B、C项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。听下面一段对话，回答第12题。1. Where does the talk take place?A. A supermarket.B. A restaurant. C. A fruit shop.

2、2. What do we know about the woman?A. She doesnt eat meat. B. She doesnt like sweet things. C. She doesnt like pineapple juice.听下面一段对话，回答第34题。3. When will the man see the doctor?A. Morning. B. Afternoon. C. Evening.4. What is the mans phone number?A. 0428 122 213. B. 0248 122 231.C. 0428 122 312.听下面

3、一段独白，回答第57题。5. What is the purpose of this talk?A. To review a new movie that will be shown. B. To introduce the evenings program.C. To welcome a famous movie director.6. What happens in the movie?A. A poor woman goes to live with her rich sister. B. A rich woman loses all of her money.C. Two sister

4、s are very unfriendly to each other.7. Which of the following is true about the party?A. The director will attend. B. Guests must show their tickets to enter.C. The food and drinks there are free.第二节 听取信息 (共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分)听下面一段独白，请根据题目要求，从所听到的内容中获取必要的信息，填入答题卡标号为1115的空格中。听录音前，你将有10秒钟的阅题时间。录音读两遍，你将有60

5、秒钟的作答时间。University library tour notesSectionLocationFeature Computer lab1st floor-150 computers-Students can use these machines to 11 ； surf the net； search for books and other materials.Foreign languages3rd floor-Has over 12 books in 20 languages including Chinese, French, 13 and Spanish.Science4th

6、 floor-Thousands of textbooks and papers.-Four small labs students can do experiments. 14 5th floor-One of the largest collections in the country.Open 8am to 9pm every day except 15 .II 语言知识及应用 (共两节，满分45分)第一节 完形填空 (共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1630各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Some say onli

7、ne learning will replace university education, but degrees still have a value. Perhaps there is 16 for both.University wasnt for me, says Rachel Stiles. I wasnt 17 for it at the time, I wasnt mature enough. Stiles 18 her course and found a job instead. But she realised that a university degree would

8、 be 19 for her dream career in medicine. With her 20 in mind, she kept her job and began a distance learning degree in medical science.She says: I really enjoyed being able to 21 a living, while also studying to further my future job. I enjoyed being able to come home in the evenings and having some

9、thing else to focus on that I was really 22 in.It also seems like employers are putting more emphasis on 23 and personal characteristics than they are on your actual degree. If you can show to employer that youve worked and also studied for a 24 at the same time, it proves you are hardworking, says

10、Julie. If anybody of any age wants to further themselves, or to learn something, its such a/an 25 way of doing it.Judy Wivell, a senior lecturer in social science in New Zealand, was in her early 60s when she became a 26 again, taking a postgraduate course at Derby University.She says: I wanted a su

11、pervision qualification to support my work, where I 277 supervise(监督，监管) students, she says.Today, online degree courses can offer 28 experiences to traditional universities, but they cannot 29 the role of universities. They can serve another purpose though: they can help you take your career to the

12、 next 30 .16. A. space B. problemC. time D. class17. A. good B. ready C. sorry D. lucky18. A. took B. wonC. quit D. studied19. A. difficultB. uselessC. important D. successful20. A. rulesB. storiesC. goals D. changes21. A. findB. makeC. get D. follow22. A. keptB. locked C. caughtD. interested 23. A.

13、 education B. money C. appearanceD. experience24. A. surpriseB. degreeC. chance D. prize25. A. challengingB. expensiveC. easy D. long26. A. scientistB. workerC. teacher D. student27. A. nearlyB. regularlyC. hardly D. rarely28. A. similar B. cheaperC. larger D. formal29. A. take offB. take overC. tak

14、e out D. take on30. A. levelB. placeC. employerD. year第二节语法填空 (共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，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，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为3l40的相应位置上。My name is Anastasiya and my native language is Russian. 31 the age of six, I started learning French, 32 became my second language. With

15、great effort, I became very fluent and passed all the important language tests. 33 my French and Russian were of little use when I visited the UK for the first time at ten. I couldnt say anything, except for “hello”，which made me nervous，but at the same time I 34 (impress) by the British culture and

16、 people here. 35 I returned home, I started learning English, which wasnt easy as there was no 36 (possible) of studying it at my school. I started teaching myself by 37 (watch) the Harry Potter movies and trying 38 (repeat) the dialogue. Also, I kept asking my mom to buy me 39 English dictionary so

17、 I could check any new words. In the ten years since, I have become fluent in English and am now studying in London. Because I have no accent at all, my friends and classmates dont believe it when I tell 40 Im not really a Brit at all. They all think I sound like Harry Potter! III 阅读理解 (共一节，20小题，每小题

18、2分，满分40分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AToday, everywhere you look people walk around with earphones coming out of their ears. Ask them “Whos on your playlist?” and they instantly reel off a long list of musicians, some of whom you may have never heard of. MP3 players and iPods have real

19、ly become required technology for adults and children everywhere. But while many teachers try to limit the use of MP3 players in school, more and more schools are also recognizing the usefulness of these little gadgets for education.One such school, Jamestown Elementary School in Arlington, Virginia

20、, has received a great deal of publicity in recent years for their creative use of the technology. Teachers and children at Jamestown Elementary are taking online education to the next level by producing podcasts of their experiences. Podcasts are brief radio shows that are simply audio files that c

21、an be downloaded from the web and listened to on a MP3 player or computer.At Jamestown Elementary, and a growing number of schools across the country, teachers work with the students to create podcasts of their poetry, reports, interviews, discussions on classroom topics, and more. The podcasts can

22、be used to store information for later review, as an alternative platform for a classroom presentation, or as a way to share students learning experiences with parents. Because podcasts involve various skills such as writing, editing, oral presentation, and technical work, they address different lea

23、rning styles of students. One of the greatest benefits of podcasts in schools is the level of excitement it creates among students. The trendy technology and the chance of communicating with thousands of people encourage many students to take part. As stated by Tim Tyson, principal at Jamestown Elem

24、entary, “If kids dont learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn”.41. What is the passage mainly about?A. How to improve students learning ability. B. How to make a podcast in schools. C. The ways technology is being used in education.D. Why schools oppose the use of MP3 player

25、s in class.42. The underlined word “gadgets” (paragraph 1) most probably means _. A. useful equipment B. musical instrumentsC. creative ideas D. computers43. As mentioned in the passage, in Jamestown Elementary School, podcasts are used to _. A. record students works B. comment on students worksC. g

26、et parents responses D. raise money for the school 44. What is a benefit of podcasts in schools, according to the passage? A. They allow students to study more materials in the classroom.B. They can help to save a lot of money in learning. C. They give learners interesting and exciting experiences.D

27、. They can get everyone to do the same thing together.BKoalas could suffer a huge reduction in numbers unless Australia changes its land management practices to help reduce the impact of climate change, a study has found. But the research also showed that koalas are at greater risk of heat stress, l

28、oss of body water and eventual death if the bigger trees koalas used for shelter disappear.The research, led by the University of Sydney, involved the following of 40 koalas using GPS over three years on farmland in north-west New South Wales. The study found that the koalas moved between various tr

29、ees to feed on leaves during the night. Then in the daytime they moved to bigger trees to get shade and protection from the rising temperature. But these bigger trees and therefore the koalas themselves are in danger because of the predicted increase in heatwaves (long, unbroken periods of very high

30、 temperatures) due to climate change. In 2009, a heatwave in the Australian state of New South Wales led to the loss of hundreds of these trees and as a result a quarter of the koalas in that state died.Koalas rest for 20 hours a day and do most of their feeding at night, moving between a number of

31、trees to meet their needs. They need that mixture of trees to survive. If enough big trees are not available, koalas will die in large numbers if heatwaves increase. “Koalas cant dig underground or fly away to escape from the heat. We could see a huge reduction in their numbers if the environment is

32、 not kept properly, warned John Crowther, the research leader.In the short term, the biggest problem faced by koalas is the loss of trees due to them being cut down by humans. But in the long term, the bigger risk to the trees and the koalas themselves may come from the changing climate. 45. In whic

33、h section of the newspaper would you most likely read this passage?A. National news. B. Environment. C. Opinion page. D. Weather.46. How does the increase in temperature affect Australias koala population according to the passage?A. It makes it more difficult for koalas to find water.B. It reduces t

34、he number of trees from which koalas can find food.C. It reduces the number of shady trees koalas need for protection from the heat.D. It increases the number of babies koalas produce each year. 47. Which of the following statements about koalas is true, according to the passage?A. They rest for abo

35、ut four hours each day. B. More than half have died in the past five years.C. They spend most of their time feeding. D. They spend most of their time in shady trees.48. The underlined word “them” in the last paragraph refers to _.A. koalas B. humans C. trees D. problemsCA stream of art lovers has po

36、ured into an art gallery in Milton Keynes in the UK, spending hours studying the new exhibits carefully. The Swiss artists Silvia Bchli and Eric Hattan must be surprised at the success of their latest exhibition. But most visitors werent looking at the artwork.“No, nobody has found it yet,” Katharin

37、e Sorensen, the gallerys communications director, said. She has the appearance of a woman who is slightly annoyed at having to spend so many days doing interviews with journalists from all over the world. This is all since the news spread that local artist Tomas Georgeson had hidden a signed cheque

38、(支票) for $12,000 somewhere in the gallery.“Weve had hundreds of people looking everywhere, and obviously weve all had a look, but nobody has seen it. If,” she added darkly, “it is actually there to find.”The gallery insists that it knew nothing about the cheque until it heard about it from the BBC l

39、ast month.Georgeson is best known as an artist whose painting of his father was included in a 2011 National Portrait Gallery exhibition in London. He knows the 300-metre-square Milton Keynes Gallery well because he has previously worked there as a volunteer. He said that he had hidden the cheque “as

40、 something positive in a town eager to establish itself as a cultural destination”.Assuming the cheque does exist and nobody finds it, the artist has said he will reveal it on lst March. Meanwhile the gallery has had to bring in extra staff to guard the displays, although Georgeson said it was not h

41、idden “on or around” any of the works of art, and asked visitors to take great care not to cause any damage.49. Why are so many people visiting the art gallery in Milton Keynes?A. It is holding an important exhibition of French artists.B. They are looking for some hidden money.C. Milton Keynes has b

42、ecome a cultural centre in the UK.D. Several artists will be giving a talk there.50. Which of the following best describes Katharine Sorenson?A. She is angry with the man who has hidden the cheque.B. She is satisfied with the success of the art gallery promotion.C. She is a little annoyed by the ext

43、ra work the cheque is causing her.D. She is puzzled that so many new visitors are coming to the gallery.51. Who has hidden the cheque in the gallery?A. Katharine Sorenson. B. Silvia Bchli. C. Eric Hattan. D. Tomas Georgeson. 52. How does Tomas Georgeson know the Milton Keynes Gallery so well?A. He i

44、s the gallerys communications director.B. He has previously shown his artwork there.C. He has worked as a volunteer at the gallery.D. He has been visiting the gallery for many years.DFamed fashion designer Coco Chanel was born on August 19, 1883, in Saumur, France. With her stylish suits and little

45、black dresses, Coco Chanel created timeless designs that are still popular today. She herself became a much-loved symbol of style, known for her simple yet high-class outfits. Her early years, however, were anything but high-class. After her mothers death, Chanel was put in a church-run childrens ho

46、me by her father who worked as a street-seller. She was raised by nuns who taught her how to sew a skill that would lead to her lifes work. With the help of her friends, Chanel started designing hats at her 20s, and by 1910 had opened her first store in Paris. Her first success came from a dress she

47、 made out of an old sweater on a chilly day. Many people loved it and she offered to make one for them too. From that time forward, demand for her clothes kept growing and she opened several more stores. Throughout the 1920s Chanel went from success to success. In 1925 she introduced the now legenda

48、ry Chanel suit with collarless jacket and well-fitted skirt. It revolutionized womens fashion ideas, emphasizing simple colours, comfort and style. Then in 1928, she launched (发布) her first perfume, Chanel No. 5, the first perfume to ever feature a designers name. The international economic depressi

49、on of the 1930s had a negative impact on her company, but it was the outbreak of World War II that led Chanel to close her business. After the war, however, at the age of 70, Chanel made a successful return to fashion. Despite criticism from so-called fashion experts, her easy-fitting designs soon w

50、on over shoppers around the world.In the years since her death in 1971, her company has continued to grow, generating hundreds of millions of dollars in sales and keeping the legend of Coco alive. 53. Which of the following is true about Chanels childhood?A. She had a happy family. B. She was raised

51、 by her father.C. She had a difficult childhood. D. She was fond of designing clothes.54. What finally caused Chanel to close her business? A. Her poor management of the business. B. The unpopularity of her original designs with the public. C. The economic depression of the 1930s. D. The outbreak of

52、 World War II.55. Why was Chanels suit revolutionary for the time? A. Her suits were comfortable and stylish. B. Her suits looked like mens suits. C. She used colours that people liked very much. D. She used lots of jewellery on her suits.56. In what order did the following events happen in the stor

53、y? a. Chanel was taken to live in a childrens home. b. Chanel started designing hats.c. Chanel was taught sewing skills by nuns. d. Chanel returned to the fashion world.e. Chanel No. 5 perfume was launched. f. Chanel closed her business. A. a, c, d, e, b, f B. a, c, b, e, f, d C. b, a, d, c, f, eD.

54、a, b, c, d, f, e E Baseball is a popular sport around the world. But while the sports rules are similar from place to place, the behavior of the fans is very different. Heres a look at some of the differences in baseball fan behavior around the world.In Japan fans are really loud. The sound of singi

55、ng, cheering, drums, and musical instruments continues throughout a game. When a team comes out, their fans sing a different song for each player. And even when their team is losing badly, Japanese fans continue to yell and scream.In Taiwan fans are just as loud as the fans in Japan！Many fans blow h

56、orns to cheer their team on. Taiwanese fans often yell “Charge!” to encourage their team. And when a player hits a run, a young girl presents him with a toy animal that looks like his teams symbol.In the United States Asian visitors are often surprised by how quiet American baseball fans are. “When

57、I went to a baseball game in San Francisco, everyone was just sitting there watching. It was boring,” says Barry Lin, a Taiwan student studying in California. “Baseball was invented here but Americans dont seem that excited about their game.”In Cuba baseball fans cheer loudly throughout the game. Th

58、ey also sing and dance. Since music and dancing are an important part of Cuban culture you might even find a musical band walking through the crowd during a game. But Cuban fans are also serious and like to carefully analyze every part of the game.57. What is the purpose of this passage? A. Outline

59、the differences in rules. B. Describe different behavior of fans.C. Explain how baseball is played. D. Introduce a sport to readers.58. Which of the following statements about baseball is true according to the passage?A. It is the most popular sport in Taiwan. B. It was first played in Japan.C. It w

60、as invented in the United States. D. Cuban players are considered the best.59. What do Taiwan baseball fans do when a baseball player plays well?A. They sing his song. B. They give him a small gift.C. They scream and yell. D. They shout out “Charge!”60. In Japan and Cuba, baseball fans like _.A. sin

61、ging, playing music and cheering B. dancing, cheering and playing drumsC. criticizing poor play, analyzing the game and shoutingD. talking to friends, playing music, eating 写 作 (共三节，满分45分)第一节 完成句子 (共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分)请根据句子的意思和汉语提示完成下列句子，每空只填一个单词。61. When travelling in a foreign country, you should al

62、ways _ (尊重) its laws and customs. 62. France is a country _ for (以而闻名) its fine food, fashionable clothes and magnificent countryside.63. For the benefit of future generations, it is everyones responsibility to keep the _ (平衡) of nature.64. She wanted to be the first woman to climb Mount Everest, an

63、d she almost _(成功).65. You really _ (应受到回报) the awards for your great contribution to scientific research.66. He will _ (毕业) from high school and then go to work next year.67. In my _ (意见), it is very important to have a positive attitude towards life.68. The students _ (招待；款待) all their teachers to

64、 dinner on Thanksgiving Day.69. Everyone looked puzzled. It seemed her speech didnt make any_ (讲得通，有意义) .70. If you want to _ (吸引) more customers, try advertising in the local paper. 第二节句子翻译（共5小题，每小题3分，满分15分）请根据中文及括号内的提示翻译下列句子。71. 当你遇到困难时，不要失去信心。（lose heart）72. 这是目前为止我所看过的最好的电影中的一部。73. 他对家乡的巨变感到十分惊讶

65、。(amaze)74. 听取老师的意见，我在英语学习上取得了快速的进步。（V+ing 作状语）75. 政府必须立即采取强力措施保护濒临灭绝的野生动物。（take measures, endanger）第三节写作（共1小题，满分20分）最近，你班以“你的理想职业”为题展开了一次调查。请根据你们小组的情况写一篇英语短文，向英语校刊投稿。文章包含以下内容：组员理想职业原因Mary时装设计师(fashion designer)喜欢漂亮衣服，擅长绘画Kate园艺工(gardener)喜爱植物，想让城市更美丽Mike记者愿意与别人分享各种各样的故事Tom厨师烹饪是他的爱好，愿意为别人煮健康美味的食物你?希

66、望将来每个人都能实现他们的梦想注意：1.词数120左右；2.不得透露班级、姓名等任何个人信息，否则不予评分。评分标准 句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章结构连贯。_2014学年第一学期高二期中考试英语参考答案II 语言知识及应用 (共两节，满分45分)第一节 完形填空 (满分30分)16. A 17. B 18. C 19. C 20. C 21. B 22. D 23. D24. B 25. C 26. D 27. B 28.A 29. B 30. A 第二节语法填空 (共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)31. At 32. which 33. But 34. was impressed

67、 35. After/When 36. possibility/possibilities 37. watching 38. to repeat 39. an 40. themIII 阅读理解 (共一节，20小题，每小题2分，满分40分)第二节句子翻译（共5小题，每题3分共15分）71. Dont lose heart when you come across difficulty.72. This is one of the best films that I have ever seen73. He was amazed at the great changes that had take

68、n place in his hometown.74. By following the teachers advice I was able to quickly improve my English.75. The government should take immediate and strong measures to protect endangered wildlife.第三节写作（共1小题，满分20分）参考范文：Recently we did a survey in our class in order to learn about students ideal jobs. H

69、eres a report about my group members ideas.Mary wants to be a fashion designer because she likes beautiful clothes and is good at drawing. Kate prefers to be a gardener, for she likes plants, and wants to make the cities better and beautiful. Mike would like to be a journalist/reporter. Hed like to

70、share various kinds of/a variety of/ varieties of stories with others. Tom would like to be a cook.Cooking is his hobby. Hed like to cook healthy delicious food for others. I would like to be a policeman. I want to protect the people from being hurt.I hope people can live in a peaceful and safe world.Hopefully everyone can realize their dreams in the future.