内蒙古阿拉善盟第一中学2015-2016学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、2015-2016年度第二学期高二英语期中试卷命题教师 邱莹华 审卷教师 李萍 本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分，满分150分。考试用时间120分钟。第卷（选择题 共100分）注意事项：1.答第卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、座位号、考试科目、试卷类型（B）用铅笔涂写在答题卡上。2.每小题选出答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案，不能答在试题卷上。3.考试结束后，监考员将试卷和答题卡一并收回。第一部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分60分）第一节 单项填空（共30小题；每小题1分，满分30分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处

2、的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。1. The tall building worth 200,000 dollars_ has been sold to a foreigner. A .At all B. in all C. all in all D. above all2. -Sorry, I made a mistake again.- _. Practice more and you will succeed. A. Never mind. B. certainly C. Not at all D. Dont mention it3. After _, Helen went to w

3、ork as an accountant in a large company.A.education B. ceremony C. celebration D. graduation4. Our _ resources and stable policy provide foreigners with the advantages they invest here.A. poor B. few C. abundant D. heavy5. Who wants to eat the same food _?A. day in and day out B. now and then C soon

4、er or later D. more or less6. I was about to cook _ the telephone rang A. while Bwhen Cif Dbecause7. No one can prevent the plan_. .A. carrying out B. be carried out C. being carried out D. carry out8. he had a computer at home, and her parents desired that she _ all her work at home.A. must do B. d

5、oes C. doD. would do9. look out! Dont get too close to the house_ roof is under repair.A. whose B. which C. of which D. what10. Do you know when Britain_ _war on Germany during the Second World War?In 1993，I suppose.Aannounced Bfought Cdeclared Dattended11. _he tried, he still lagged behind other ru

6、nners.A. Even though B. As if C. Even so D . Would rather12. What did he say in _of his stupid behavior?He admitted that he had made a serious mistake.Aexplanation Bfavour Cfear Dsupport13. Your progress will urge us _ hard.A. working B. work C. to work D. worked14. You should _ the unimportant deta

7、ils.A. cut off B. cut in C. cut up D. cut out 15. We suggested that he _ to Tibet.A. should send B. send C. sent D. be sent 16. Please post this letter in the post office nearby, and _, I will get two tickets in the train station. A. in meantime B. on the same time C. in meanwhile D. in the meantime

8、 17. He hurried to the stadium without supper, _ the football match he had longing to watch was canceled.A. only to be told B. only telling C. only to tell D. only told18. -Why are you smiling at me? - You look _ in that hat.A. absent-minded B. absurd C. gifted D. wise19. Do you mind _ to the party?

9、 A. Toms being invited B. Toms inviting C. Toms to invited D. Toms be invited 20. All of a sudden, I was aware _ the dangerous situations I was facing.A. of B. off C. to D. For21.They reached_ company out of _ breath only to be told they were fired. A. a; 不填 B.the;the C. a; the D. the; 不填22. _ I cal

10、led on him, he was busy with his work.A. For the first time B. Every time C. At first D. At a time23. Twenty students want to attend the class that aims to teach _ to read fast. A. what B. who C. how D. why 24. The _ young man abandoned himself _ drugs.A. abandoned; to taking B. abandoning; to take

11、C. abandoned; to take D. abandoning; to taking 25. We had nothing to do _ watch TV. A. but to B. then to C. but D. then26. I have many friends, some _ are businessmen.A. of them B. from which C. who of D. of whom27. Her mother does not _ of her marriage, but all was late.A. admit B. agree C. prove D

12、. approve 28.She pretended _ me when I passed by.A. not to see B. not seeing C. to not see D. having not seen29. This is the first time we _ a film in the cinema together as a family.A. see B. had seen C. saw D. have seen30. The number of the people who_cars_increasing. A. owns; are B. owns; is C. o

13、wn; is D. own; are第二节 完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中， 选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Little Amy, a six-year-old kid, arrived home when her parents were talking about her little brother. All she knew was that he was very sick and they had no money left. When she heard her daddy say to her 31

14、 mother with whispered desperation, “ 32 a miracle（奇迹）can save him now”, the little girl went to her bedroom and took out her piggy bank. She 33 all the change out and counted it carefully. Then she 34 her way six blocks to the drugstore. “What do you want?” asked the chemist. “Its 35 my little brot

15、her,” the girl answered. “Hes really, really sick and I want to buy a 36 . His name is Andrew and he has something 37 growing inside his head and my daddy says only a miracle can save him.” “We dont 38 miracles here, child. Im sorry,” the chemist said, smiling 39 at the little girl. In the shop was

16、a 40 customer. He stooped (弯腰) down and asked the little girl, “What kind of miracle does your brother 41 ?” “I dont know,” she replied. “Hes really sick and mommy says he needs 42 . But my daddy cant pay for it, so I have brought my 43 .” “How much do you have?” asked the man. “One dollar and eleve

17、n cents, 44 I can try and get some more,” she answered quietly. “Well, what a coincidence,” smiled the man. “A dollar and eleven cents the 45 price of a miracle for your little brother. 46 me to where you live. I want to see your brother and 47 your parents.” That well dressed man was Dr Carlton Arm

18、strong, a surgeon(外科医生). The operation was completed without 48 and it wasnt long before Andrew was 49 again and doing well. The little girl was happy. She knew exactly how much the miracle cost . one dollar and eleven cents . plus the 50 of a little child.31. Aforgetful Bhopeful Ccheerful Dtearful

19、32. ASimply BJust COnly D. More than33. Adrew Bpulled Cput Dpoured34. AFollowed Bmade Ctook Dfound35. Ato Bas Cfor Don36. Ahope Bdoctor Cfavor Dmiracle37. Abad Bsmall Cextra Dimpossible38. Ahave Boffer Csell Dstore39. Agently Bsadly Cstrangely Dcoldly40. Awell-dressed B.kind-heated C. well- behaved

20、D. good-looking41. Ahave Bneed Ccare Dlike42. Aa doctor Ba surgeon Can operation D. a kindness43. Asavings Bwishes Cideas Dsuggestions44. Asince Bas Cafter Dbut45. Asame Bexact Cproper Dnecessary46. AShow BHelp CTake DFollow47. Ahelp Bencourage Cpersuade Dmeet48. Adifficulty Bdelay Ccharge Dresult49

21、. Ahappy Bwell Cstrong Dhome50. Acleverness Bfaith Ccourage D devotion第二部分 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，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、D）中， 选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A. In many cultures white is often associated with something positive. A white-collar job, for instance, is the kind of job many p

22、eople look for, working with your brain and not your hands. White has a clean and pure image. That is why doctors, dentists, and nurses usually wear white uniforms. Babies are dressed in white at baptisms（洗礼）and brides wear white wedding gowns at weddings. White in these cases is the symbol of innoc

23、ence or purity. Sometimes white is used in expressions that are not good. “Whitewash” is one such expression. At first, “whitewash” meant to paint over something with white paint to make it look better. However, it means something different today: to hide or to cover up mistakes or failures. A “whit

24、e elephant” is another example of white used in a negative way. In ancient Thailand, a white elephant was regarded as a sacred animal, but it was very expensive to keep. The kings of those days presented a white elephant to the people they wanted to ruin. Once they received this holy, royal animal a

25、s a gift, they were not allowed to sell or kill it. Today, a “white elephant” means something that is big, useless, and unwanted. In America, when people want to get rid of their furniture or clothes, they often have a “white elephant sale”.51. The text is mainly about_. A. the meanings of white in

26、English culture B. the history of some English idioms C. some interesting customs in English culture D. some useful English words and expressions52. In which statement does “white” have a negative meaning? A. A boy is dressed in white at baptisms. B. A bride wears a white wedding gown. C. A man whit

27、ewashes his crime. D. A girl finds a white collar job.53. From the text we can learn that _. A. a white-elephant sale is useful to the poor B. the white color is important in our daily life C. a white-collar job used to be easy to get D. expressions with white have different meanings54. The author d

28、evelops the text mainly by _. A. analyzing its cause and effect B. providing typical examples C. comparing different ideas D. following the time order B. Body language is a very powerful tool of a communication, not only between people but in the animal world as well. In many instances, we produce i

29、dioms which are all understandable by borrowing examples from animal communication. For example, we know that a frightened cat will arch（拱型）. From this starting-point we might hear the expression. “He gets my back up!” meaning “He makes me angry.” In the same manner, we know that many animals, if ch

30、allenged（挑战）by attackers, will not turn and run away because this will encourage the attackers to attack them more forcefully. Instead, they will move backwards slowly to get out of harms way, always facing their attacker. We call this action “backing off” and it can be used as well with humans as w

31、ith animals. In the case of humans, however, the back-off may not be physical but oral, as in using a kinder tone of voice and gentle words instead of fighting against the attackers.55 When a cat arches its back high in a rigid curve, it shows that it is . A. angry B. pleased C. frightened D. defeat

32、ed56 . In the article “back off” means . A. to escape from the attackers B. to get away quickly C. to keep out the attackers D. to avoid the attackers in words57. Which of the following is wrong according to the article? A. To learn knowledge, humans must learn from animals. B. Both humans and anima

33、ls have the body language. C. Both humans and animals have ways of getting out of harm. D. “Face your attackers” means to encourage yourself.58. What is mentioned（提到）in this article belongs to study of English . A. grammar B. idioms C. expression D. communication C. There are some strange driving la

34、ws in different countries.Vietnam: If youre in Vietnam without a Vietnamese drivers license, you risk a prison sentence of up to 3years.Russia: In Moscow, if your car is dirty enough to draw dust art, you will be fined about 2,000 rubles. Worse yet, its not legal to wash your car by hand in public p

35、lacesforcing you to take it to one of the few car wash facilities.Thailand: Drivers-males or females-cant drive shirtless, whether its a car, a bus or a tuk-tuk.France: France requires its drivers to carry a potable breathalyzer(呼气酒精测试仪) all the time when driving a car. The one-time breathalyzer cos

36、t around US $ 5, and if you dont have one, you will be fined US $ 15.Cyprus: Raising your hands in the car can get you fined of US $ 35. The law states a driver can be fined if the person is not in a regular position inside the car or raises his hands from the steering wheel unnecessarily.Japan: Pol

37、iteness isnt just the culture in Japan; its part of driving laws. Splashing a person by driving through a puddle(小水坑) with your car will cost you over US $ 60. The country is also strict with its DUI(酒驾) laws-riding with or lending your car to a driver who gets caught drinking can lead to a fine cos

38、ting thousands of dollars.59. Where should you go to wash your car when you are in Moscow? A. The car wash facilities. B. Any public place. C. Your home. D. The forest.60. What can get you fined for in Cyprus? A. Forgetting to carry a portable breathalyzer. B. Not having a Cyprus drivers license. C.

39、 Putting your hands above your head when you are driving. D. Driving without a shirt.61. If you are fined thousands of dollars in Japan, you may have been . A. in an irregular position in your car. B. sitting in a car with a drunken driver. C. splashing a person with mud. D. impolite to other driver

40、s.62. This text can most likely be found in . A. a diary. B. a fashion magazine C. an international newspaperD. a column on interesting cultures. D Want to find a job? Now read the following advertisements.FAIRMONT HOTELFive waiters and Ten Waitresses-Aged under 22-At least high school graduate-Good

41、 looking; men at least 1.72 meters tall and women 1.65-Those knowing foreign languages preferred-Paid 1600-2200 dollars per monthOne Secretary-Aged under 30-Female preferred-Good at writing and skilled at computerIf interested, call 465-4768 or write to: Mr. Jack Hundris Room 0825, Fairmont Hotel567

42、 Wood Street, San Markers, 78003Fax: 6954828WILSON BOOKSTOREAccountants(会计)-Aged between 25 and 40-With an experience of at least two years-With a degree and an accountant certificate-Paid 3000-4000 dollars monthly-With a knowledge of computerSalesclerks-Basic education of 12 years or more-Good at c

43、omputer-Paid 1800-2200 dollars monthly Tel: 447-4398 Fax: 348526963. If you dont know how to use a computer, you can just apply for the position as _ . A. a secretary B. a waiter or a waitress C. an accountant D. a salesclerk64. If you want to get the position of accountant in Wilson Bookstore, you

44、have to satisfy the following conditions EXCEPT _ .A. being a woman B. knowing well how to use a computerC. having been an accountant D. having an accountant certificate65. If you want to try for a job in Fairmont Hotel, you _ . A. have to be a woman and know foreign languages B. should be a univers

45、ity graduate C. have to be taller than 1.72 meters D. should be younger than 30 years old第二节 七选五 （共5小题；每题2分，共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。注意：请把此题答案涂到答题卡上否则不得分。 66 Apples grow in nearly every part of the world. The United States produces more apples than any other country except Franc

46、e. The states of Washington and New York grow the most apples. 67 New York is on the east coast and Washington is on the west near Canada. Apples are red, yellow or green. 68 Many people like to carry apples to work or to school to eat with their lunches. Most American people are often too busy or t

47、oo tired to cook dinner, so they often have their dinners very simply. Apple juice is also a popular drink and apple pie is the favorite sweet dish for many Amricans. The state of Washington is proud of its apples. The trees there produce nearly five billion apples every year-one apple for every man

48、, woman and child in the whole world. 69 For example, “You are the apple of my eye”means” You are actually the one I love best and care most”. In China, it is a custom in some places for the marrying couple to hold an apple in each ones hand, promising that their marriage will be “safe”without anyth

49、ing bad and that their marriage will never be broken. “To apple polish” often refers to a man who fawns(奉承) on somebody for the purpose of getting some benefits. So you can easily get “apple polisher”. While “in apple-pie order” usually has the same meaning as “in good order”. It is likely that you

50、hear about “compare apples and oranges” 70 A. Almost everyone likes to eat apples.B. Apples are seen everywhere in the world.C. They are very popular in the United States.D. There are many stories and sayings about apples.E. People in different parts of the world eat apples in different ways.F. Perh

51、aps this is why New York is often called “Big Apple”by some people.G. In fact，its another saying about “compare two things that cant be compared” 第三部分 语法填空 （共10题，每小题1.5分，共15分）注意：答案必须写在试卷第6页的指定横线上，否则不得分。 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 My wife is addicted to shopping on the Internet. 1 seems tha

52、t she cant control herself well, just clicking constantly with the mouse. Let me tell what happened last night. It was the fourth time she 2 (shop) online for hours. I had already reminded her 3 (think) twice before buying anything, but my wife ignored what I said and replied confidently, “With the

53、New Year 4 (approach), preparation is necessary. Besides, I havent bought things on the Internet for a WHOLE week.” Hearing her words, I was really 5 (speech). In most cases, the things she bought arent good value for money. Maybe she just enjoys 6 process of buying online. Nowadays, 7 the developme

54、nt of technology, online shopping is becoming more and more convenient. Those 8 stay at home can buy whatever they want. In the meanwhile, it causes a series of 9 (problem). One of them is more spending, because people are 10 (easy) attracted by the discount. So how to keep a good state of mind in f

55、ront of temptation is an important lesson many people need to learn. 第卷（非选择题 共50分）注意：将语法填空的答案写在下面的横线上（每小题1.5分，共15分）1_ 2_ 3_ 4_ 5_6_ 7_ 8_ 9_ 10_ 第一节：短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)此题要求改正所给短文中的错误。对标有题号的每一行作出判断：如无错误，在该行右边横线上划一个勾（），如果有错误（每行只有一个错误），则按下列情况改正：该行多一个词：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉，在该行右边横线上写出该词，并也用斜线划掉。该行缺一个词：在缺词处加一

56、个漏字符号()，在该行右边横线上写出该加的词。该行错一个词：在错的词下划一横线，在该行右边横线上写出改正后的词。注意：原行没有错的不要改。 I love camping. Its my favorite way to spent the summer vacation. Last year, my family and I went camping in the countryside. It was one of the most excited experiences I had never had. We slept in a tent and went on a long walk e

57、very day. We cook over a fire and the food always tasted wonderfully. For a whole week, I saw lovely mountain views or breathed fresh air. At night, I heard the gentle wind blowing in the tree, and I felt so peaceful. It doesnt cost many to camp, and what I believe its the best way to get close natu

58、re and enjoy its beauty.=第二节 书面表达（满分25分） 假设你叫李平，你有机会参加了为期一周的“英国文化之旅”活动。回国之后，你准备给你的美国笔友Michael 写一封信,告诉他有关你的经历和感受。【写作内容】请根据下面表格的内容和提示，给你的笔友Michael写一封信，信的开头和结尾已给出。旅英时间10月22日-30日参加活动者25位来自不同国家的中学生去过的地方伦敦(London)、 牛津(Oxford)、湖区(the Lake District)最喜欢的地方及原因伦敦：了解了许多英国的历史和文化牛津：看到了很多古老的图书馆最遗憾的事及原因湖区很美，但天气不好，老

59、下大雨最快乐的事结识了许多新朋友【写作要求】写一篇100词左右的英语书信。Dear Michael,Hi! I just came back from Britain last week._.Yours,Li ping2015-2016学年度第二学期高二英语期中试卷答案一 单选1-5BADCA 6-10 BCCAC 11-15AACDD 16-20DABAA21-25DBCAC 26-30 DDADC二 完形31-35DCDBC 36-40DACBA 41-45BCADB 46-50CDCDB三 阅读理解51-54ACDB 55-58AAAB 59-62 ACBD 63-65 BAD 七选五66-70 AFCDG四 语法填空1. It 2.had shopped 3. to think 4. approaching 5. speechless 6.the 7.with 8.who 9.problems 10.easily五 改错1. 把spent改成spend 2. excited改成exciting 3.never改成ever 4.cook改成cooked 5.wonderfully 改成wonderful 6.or 改成and 7.tree改成trees 8.many改成much9. 去掉what 10. 在close 后加to