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1、2014-2015学年第一学期期末考试高二英语试题I.听说部分 I. Role play（共8小题；每小题2分，满分16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. 情景介绍角色：你是学生任务：(1) 询问同学在英国遇到的问题。 (2)根据谈话内容回答问题。生词：horn 汽车喇叭 queue

2、排队下面请用英语提出三个问题。1. 你如何看待在英国排队的事情？_2. 你能说说英国人吗？_3. 你还有别的困难吗？_下面请用英语回答五个问题。1.How many years has the man been in England?_2.What did the man get used to quite quickly?_3.What does the man think of queuing?_4.What did the man think of English people before he came to England?_5.What does the man still fi

3、nd difficult in England?_笔试部分I. 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115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。I was recently invited to dinner by a friend. During the meal, the manager of the restaurant came over and said that our meal was free. He stood there 1. _ at me and he s

4、eemed a little familiar to me but I couldnt quite place(想起) him. 2. _ I asked him if he knew me. He laughed and said I had probably 3. _ him, but that I had changed his life. My friend was quite 4. _ and asked him how I had done this.He said that twelve years ago he attended a stress management clas

5、s I was giving. I asked the 5. _ what their greatest stress was and most, including him, said it was their bosses.He said I listened 6. _ to everyone and then took a chair and placed it in the center of the room. I 7. _ on the chair for a few moments and then I invited everyone to come and do the sa

6、me. I wanted them to look at the room from up there. After everyone had done it, I asked them to 8. _ how the room looked different when they changed their perspective(视觉). Then I asked them to 9. _ their bosses. Was this the same person who had seen their good 10. _ and hired them? Did they remembe

7、r how happy they were to be chosen for the 11. _? But how did these wonderful people become terrible bosses? He said I looked at him and asked if he had ever said thank you to his boss for the 12. _ to earn a living. He answered he hadnt. Then I asked him why he hadnt tried being 13. _ to his boss f

8、or teaching him new skills. He told us his life changed that night. He went back to work the next 14. _ with a thank -you card to his boss. He said I had 15. _ him to look at life from different perspectives and to express gratitude.1. A. smiling B. pointing C. knocking D. shouting 2. A. Immediately

9、 B. Finally C. Suddenly D. Firstly3. A. disliked B. found C. recognized D. forgotten4. A. curious B. anxious C. happy D. calm5. A. men B. group C. women D. children 6. A. regretfully B. disappointedly C. doubtfully D. carefully7. A. stood B. lay C. sat D. rested8. A. work on B. think about C. look i

10、nto D. fill out9. A. remember B. compare C. respect D. consider10. A. qualities B. memories C. experiences D. looks11. A. activity B. game C. job D. trip12. A. right B. opportunity C. solution D. ability13. A. polite B. friendly C. grateful D. gentle14. A. day B. season C. month D. gentle15. A. orde

11、red B. taught C. allowed D. advised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16-20的相应位置上。Once upon a time, a poor traveller stopped under a tree From his bag he took out a bowl of 16 (boil) rice and started to eat. Nearby was a small shop, wher

12、e a woman was selling fried fish to travellers able to pay for 17 . When the man finished eating and got up to leave, she shouted, “You have not paid me for your meal!” “But I ordered nothing from you!” he said.“Everyone can see that you 18 (enjoy) the smell of my fried fish with your rice,” argued

13、the woman. “If you hadnt smelt the fish, your meal would not have been so 19_ (please)!”Soon a crowd gathered. 20 they supported the traveller, they also agreed that the wind was blowing from the shop to the place 21 he had eaten, carrying the smell of the fried fish to him.At last, the woman took h

14、im to a judge and after 22 (tell) the judge the story, she insisted that 23 the man had enjoyed her fish smell, he should pay 25 cents. After hearing the evidence, the judge asked the man to drop 24 25-cent coin on the ground. “Here is your payment, the sound of 25 cents 25 the smell of the fried fi

15、sh.”II. 阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题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。 A American cities are similar to other cities around the world: In every country, cities reflect the values of the culture, American cities are changing, just American society is changing. After World War II,

16、the population of most large American cities decreased; however, the population in many Sun Belt cities increased. Los Angeles and Houston are cites where population moves to and from the city reflect the changing values of American society. In the late 1940s and early 1950s, city residents became w

17、ealthier. 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. Now things are changing. The children of the people who left the cities in 1950s are now adults. Many unlike their parents want to liv

18、e in the cities. They continue to move to Sun Belt cities and older ones of the Northeast and Midwest. Many young professionals are moving into the city. They prefer the city to the suburbs because their jobs are there, or they just enjoy the excitement and possibilities that the city offers. This p

19、opulation 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 did not have enough money to move to the suburbs; now

20、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 thing is sure: many dying cities are alive again. 26.

21、 Why did American city residents want to live in the suburbs after World War II? A. Because cities contained the worst parts of society. B. Because they were richer and needed more space. C. Because older American cities were dying. D. Because they could hardly afford to live in the city.27. What do

22、es the author think of cities all over the world? A. They are similar. B. They are different. C. They are alive. D. They are hopeless.28. The underlined word shift (Para. 4) probably means _. A. explosion B. growth C. change D. reduction 29. According to the 4th paragraph, a great many poor people i

23、n American cities_. A. are faced with housing problems 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. many people are now moving from American cities

24、C. people have different views on American cities D. the population is decreasing in older American cities B Brave Frenchman Found Half-way Around the World (NEW YORK) A French tourist highly praised for rescuing a two-year-old girl in Manhattan said he didnt think twice before diving into the freez

25、ing East River. Tuesdays Daily News said 29-year Julien Duret from France if the man who left the spot quickly after the rescue last Saturday. He lifted the little girl out of the water after she fell off the bank at the South Street Scaport museum. He handed the girl to her father, David Anderson,

26、who had dived in after him. “I didnt think at all,” Duret told the Daily News. “ It happened very fast. I reacted very fast.” Duret, an engineer on vacation, was walking with his girlfriend along the pier(码头)when he saw something falling into the water. He thought it was a doll, but realized it was

27、a child when he approached the river. In an instant, he took off his coat and jumped into the water. When he reached the girl, she appeared lifeless, he said. Fortunately, when she was out of the water, she opened her eyes. Anderson said his daughter slipped off the bank when he was adjusting his ca

28、mera. An ambulance came later for her, said Duret, who was handed dry clothes from lookers. Duret caught a train with his girlfriend shortly after. The rescue happened on the day before he left for France. Duret said he didnt realize his tale of heroism had greatly moved NEW YORK until he was leavin

29、g the next morning . “I dont really think Im a hero,” said Duret. “Anyone would do the same ting.”31. why was Duret in New York? A. To meet his girlfriend B. To spend his holiday C. To work as an engineer D. To visit the Andersons.32. Who divide after Duret into the river to save the little girl? A.

30、 David Anderson B. A passer-by C.His girlfriend D. A taxi driver.33. What was David doing when the girl fell into the water? A. He was swimming in the river. B. He was calling for an ambulance. C. He was adjusting the camera. D. He was talking to Duret.34. What did Duret do shortly after the ambulan

31、ce came? A. He was interviewed by a newspaper B. He disappeared from the spot quickly C. He asked his girlfriend for his dry clothes D. He went to the hospital in the ambulance35. When was Duret most probably found to be the very hero? A. A couple of days after the girl was rescued B.The day when he

32、 was leaving for home. C.The first day when he was in New York D. The same day when he was interviewed. C. Its not easy being a teenager- nor is it easy being the parent of a teenager. You can make your child feel angry, hurt, or misunderstood by what you say without realizing it yourself. It is imp

33、ortant to give your child the space he needs to grow while gently letting him know that youll still be there for him when he needs you. Expect a lot from your child, just not everything. Except for health and safety problems, such as drug use or careless driving, consider everything else open to dis

34、cussion. If your child is unwilling to discuss something, dont insist he tell you whats on his mind. The more you insist, the more likely that hell clam up. Instead, let him attempt to solve things by himself. At the same time, remind him that youre always there for him if he should seek advice or h

35、elp. Show respect for your teenagers privacy (隐私). Never read his mail or listen in on personal conversations. Teach your teenager that the family phone is for the whole family. If your child talks on the familys telephone for too long, tell him he can talk for 15 minutes, but then he must stay off

36、the phone for at least an equal period of time. This not only frees up the line so that other family members can make and receive calls, but teaches your teenager moderation (节制). Or if you are open to the idea, allow your teenager to have his own phone that he pays for with his own pocket money or

37、a part- time job. 36. The main purpose of the text is to tell parents _. A. how to get along with a teenager B. how to understand a teenager C. how to help a teenager grow up D. how to respect a teenager37. What does the phrase clam up in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A. become excited B . refuse to ta

38、lk C. show respect D. seek help38. The last paragraph is about how to teach a teenager _. A. to use the phone in a sensible way B. to pay for his own telephone C. to share the phone with friends D. to answer the phone quickly39. What should parents do in raising a teenager according to the text? A.

39、Not allow him to learn driving or take drugs. B. Give him advice when necessary. C. Let him have his own telephone. D. Not talk about personal things with him.40. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about teenagers? A. Health. B. Safety. C. Privacy. D. Study. D Computer programmer David Jones ea

40、rns 35,000 a year designing new computer games，yet he cannot find a bank ready to let him have a credit card. Instead, he has been told to wait another two years，until he is 18. The 16-year-old works for a small firm in Liverpool, where the problem of most young people of his age is finding a job. D

41、avids firm releases (推出) two new games for the fast growing computer market each month. But Davids biggest headache is what to do with his money. Even though he earns a lot, he cannot drive a car, take out a mortgage (抵押贷款), or get credit cars. David got his job with the Liverpool-based company four

42、 months ago, a year after leaving school with six O-levels and working for a time in a computer shop. “I got the job because the people who run the firm knew I had already written some programs, ”he said. David spends some of his money on records and clothes, and gives his mother 50 pounds a week. B

43、ut most of his spare time is spent working. “Unfortunately, computing was not part of our studies at school,” he said. “But I had been studying it in books and magazines for four years in my spare time. I knew what I wanted to do and never considered staying on at school. Most people in this busines

44、s are fairly young, anyway. ”David added: “I would like to earn a million and I suppose early retirement is a possibility. You never know when the market might disappear.”41. In what way is David different from people of his age? A. He has a handsome income. B. He lives with his mother. C. He often

45、goes out with friends. D. He graduated with six O-levels.42. Why was David able to get the job in the company? A. He had done well in all his exams. B. He had written some computer programs. C. He was good at playing computer games. D. He had learnt to use computers at school.43. Why did David decid

46、e to leave school and start working? A. He received lots of job offers. B. He was eager to help his mother. C. He wanted to earn his own living. D. He lost interest in school studies.44. What is one of the problems that David is facing now? A. He will soon lose his job. B. He has no time to learn dr

47、iving. C. He has very little spare time. D. He is too young to get a credit card. 45. Where did David work before he became a programmer? A. In a firm. B. In a shop. C. At a market. D. In an office. 第二节：信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将该顼涂黑，选E请同时涂AB，选F请同时涂CD。 阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配

48、信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。首先请阅读下列租房信息：以下是五个人的租房要求。请匹配每个人拟租的房子。46. Xiao Ni is studying in Sydney for the next two months. She wants to live with an Australian family so she can improve her English as much as possible.47. Akira and Yoko have just got married. Yoko is teaching Japanese at a local Sydney

49、high school. They dont really want to share accommodation with other people.48. Li Hua is studying at the Sydney Language Centre to which he drives each day in his car. His cousin from Guangzhou is arriving in Sydney very soon to study at the same language centre. He also needs his own room.49. Toni

50、 Fan would like to share with one person, preferably an Australian one so he can learn more about Australian culture. He doesnt smoke and is happy to rent a small room.50. Kim Chong Won is a Korean student with a limited budget. He doesnt want to pay more than $100 per week. He doesnt want to live o

51、n his own or with a family. Hes a non-smoker. III.根据提示写单词(每题1分共15分)1. The prisoners a_ to escape, but failed.2. His a_ is to be a successful writer.3. Do you think smoking should be b_?4. How many d is our city divided into? 5. The e_ noise is driving me crazy.6. The students are advised to _(交换) th

52、eir compositions.7. If you work hard, you will be _ （最终）able to get what you want.8. During adolescence I also smoked and became _(上瘾的) to cigarettes.9. After a while, your body becomes _(习惯的) to having nicotine in it.10. I wish the advice might help you stop and _(加强) your resolve.11.The problem be

53、gins when we add huge _(数量) of extra carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.12. The rise in carbon dioxide is causing a _（持续固定的）increase in global warming.13.The consequence of a rising sea level would be _（普遍的广泛的）flooding.14.The greenhouse effect gives the earths surface the _（平均）temperature of 15.15.

54、Did the medicine have any _(效应，结果)？IV.抄写（4分）（抄写到答卷相应位置）I will go to college in the near future. After I enter college, I plan to set new goals in my study and improve my way of learning. Whats more, as I am away from my parents, it is necessary for me to learn to live on my own. In my spare time, I

55、will take part in different kinds of school activities. In addition, I need to get along well with my classmates and teachers at college. I think I will have a wonderful college life. V写作（满分20分）抑郁症（depression）是一种常见的心境障碍，对人的很多方面有影响。下面请你根据下表提示给你校英语报写一篇文章简单介绍其危害性及治疗建议（第一句话已给出）。抑郁症的危害性治疗建议1. 这种强烈不良情绪会危害

56、人的身心健康和社会行为；2. 严重的患者不能正常工作和生活，经常感到焦虑、伤心、无望等，更可怕的是，有自杀念头。1. 只要态度乐观,及时治疗,多与他人交流，抑郁症是可以治愈的常见疾病之一；2. 养成锻炼身体的好习惯,以增强体质。3. .Depressionisa common mental disorder which affects a person in many aspects【写作要求】 1. 信息内容完整，句子结构准确，篇章结构连贯；.2.书写工整，卷面整洁，美观。 3. 字数：120词左右。2014-2015学年第一学期期末考试高二英语 班级_ 学号：_ 姓名:_ O 密 O 封

57、O 线O答卷I.听说（共16分，每小题2分）提问问题1._2._3._回答问题1._2._3._4._5._II.语法填空（共10小题，每小题15分）16._ 17._ 18._19._ 20._ 21._22._ 23._ 24._25._III.单词拼写（共15小题，每小题1分）1._ 2._ 3._4._ 5._ 6._7._ 8._ 9._10._ 11._ 12._13._ 14._ 15._ IV.抄写（4分）_V.写作（20分）Depressionisa common mental disorder which affects a person in many aspects._

58、2014-2015学年第一学期期末考试高二英语试题听说部分 I. 角色扮演(8分) 1. What do you think of queuing in England? 2. Can you talk about English people?3. Do you have any other problems? 4. Seven years.5. Driving on the left.6. It is such a boring thing to do. 7. They were very formal.8. The way to greet people完形填空(满分30分) 1-5AB

59、DAB 6-10 DABDA 11-15CBCAB语法填空 (满分15分)16. boiled 17. it / them 18. enjoyed 19. pleasant / pleasing 20. Though / Although 21. where 22. telling 23. since / as / because 24. a 25. for 阅读理解：（每小题2分，满分50分） 信息匹配4650 DECFA单词拼写1 attempted 2 aim 3 banned 4 districts 5 endless6 exchange 7 eventually 8 addicted

60、 9 accustomed 10 strengthen11 quantity 12 steady 13 widespread 14 average 15 effect写作（20分） Possible version:Depressionisa common mental disorder which affects a person in many aspects. It is a strong bad feeling that not only does harm to a person both physically and mentally, but affects his social

61、 behaviors. Those with severe depression suffer a great deal from the symptoms including feelings of anxiety, sadness and hopelessness. Whats even worse, some may want to commit suicide, and consequently they find it difficult to continue their work or lead a normal life. In fact, depression is one

62、of the ordinary diseases that can be cured so long as the patients with depression hold a positive attitude towards it and accept timely medical treatment in the meantime. Besides, they had better learn to communicate with others more often, sharing their own happiness as well as sorrow. It is of great help for themto form the good habit of taking exercise in order to strengthen their health / build up the body.