四川省广安市第二中学2015-2016学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、广安二中2016年春高2014级半期考试英 语 试 题第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题，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. Whats the correct time? A.2:35 B. 1:25 C. 2:252.How long did it take the woman to finish the paper? A.Less than one and a half hour

2、s.B.Not over an hour. C.Over an hour and a half.3.Whats Jacks telephone number? A.68649987. B.69634987. C.68634987.4.Whatdoes the man really want to do? A.To read the advertisement. B.To call the manager. C.To get a job.5.Whatis therelationship between thetwospeakers? A.Typist and boss. B.Wife and h

3、usband. C.Friends.第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）请听下面5段对话或独白， 选出最佳选项。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6.What does the man find most difficult in learning English? A.Speaking. B.Listening. C.Reading.7.What does the woman advise him to do? A.To practice more. B.To buy a radio. C.Both A and B.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. What can we l

4、earn from the text? A.Tom is always late. B.Tom is never late. C.Tom is always on time.9.Whats the relationship between the man and the woman? A.Teacher and student. B.Boss and worker. C.Husbandand wife.10.Whatdoes Tom like to do? A.He likes English.B.He likes poems.C.He likes exercises.听第8段材料，回答第11

5、至13题。11.Where does the conversation take place? A.At a conference. B.At a job interview.C.In class.12.Whats the relationship between the two speakers? A.Interviewer and interviewee. B.Friends. C.Teacher and student.13.Whatdoesthe womanthink of herself? A.Creative. B.Energetic. C.Hard-working.听第9段材料，

6、回答第14至16题。14. Whatare they mainly talking about? A.Holidays spent with their friends.B.Summer holiday plan. C. Travel experiences.15.Where did the woman go last winter holiday? A.Paris. B.London. C.Sydney.16.What is the womans decision? A.To gowiththe man. B.To stay at home. C. Shehasnt decided yet.

7、听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. When is Halloween celebrated? A.In September. B.In October. C.In November.18.What do children do on Halloweens Eve? A.Go to parties. B.Make candies themselves. C.Play“Trick or Treat”from door to door.19.Whats the main popular symbol of Halloween? A.Candy. B.Eggs. C.Various toys

8、.20.Whatdo you know from the passage? A.The nation will spend a lot of money on Halloween. B. If it snows or rains, Halloween will be cancelled. C. Many people think the money spent on Halloween is not of good value.第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） A It was a winter morning, just a couple

9、of weeks before Christmas 2005. While most people were warming up their cars, Trevor, my husband, had to get up early to ride his bike four kilometers away from home to work. On arrival, he parked his bike outside the back door as he usually does. After putting in 10 hours of labor, he returned to f

10、ind his bike gone. The bike, a black Kona 18 speed, was our only transport. Trevor used it to get to work, putting in 60-hour weeks to support his young family. And the bike was also used to get groceries, saving us from having to walk long distances from where we live. I was so sad that someone wou

11、ld steal our bike that I wrote to the newspaper and told them our story. Shortly after that, several people in our area offered to help. One wonderful stranger even bought a bike, and then called my husband to pick it up. Once again my husband had a way to get to and from his job. It really is an ho

12、nor that a complete stranger would go out of their way for someone they have never met before. People say that a smile can be passed from one person to another, but acts of kindness from strangers are even more so. This experience has had a spreading effect in our lives because it strengthened our f

13、aith in humanity（人性）as a whole. And it has influenced us to be more mindful of ways we, too, can share with others. No matter how big or how small, an act of kindness shows that someone cares. And the results can be everlasting. 21. Why was the bike so important to the couple? A. The mans job was bi

14、ke racing. B. It was their only possession. C. It was a nice Kona 18 speed. D. They used it for work and daily life.22. We can infer from the text that _. A. the couple worked 60 hours a week B. people were busy before Christmas C. the stranger brought over the bike D. life was hard for the young fa

15、mily23. How did people get to know the couples problem? A. From radio broadcasts. B. From a newspaper. C. From TV news. D. From a stranger.24. What do the couple learn from their experience? A. Strangers are usually of little help. B. One should take care of their bike. C. News reports make people f

16、amous. D. An act of kindness can mean a lot. B Welcome to my Message Board!Subject: Slimming down classics?Mr.Handsome2007-5-126: 34 AM Orion Books, which decides there is a market in creating cut-down classics (经典著作), is slimming down some novels by such great writers as L. Tolstoy, M. Mitchell and

17、 C. Bronte. Now, each of them has been whittled down to about 400 pages by cutting 30 to 40 pages per cent of original, with words, sentences, paragraphs and, in a few cases, chapters removed. The first six shortened editions, all priced at 6.99 and advertised as great reads“in half the time”, will

18、go on sale next month, with plans for 50 to 100 more to follow. The publishing house believes that modern readers will welcome the shorter versions. Mr.Edwards2007-5-129: 40 AM Well, Im publisher of Orion Group. Thanks for your attention, Mr. Handsome. I must say, the idea developed from a game of“s

19、hame”in my office. Each of us was required to confess (承认) to the most embarrassing blanks in his or her reading. I admitted that I had never read Anna Karenina and tried but failed to get through Gone with the Wind several times. One of my colleagues acknowledged skipping (跳读) Jane Eyre. We realize

20、d that life is too short to read all the books you want to and we never were going to read these ones. As a leading publishing house, we are trying to make classics convenient for readers but its not as if were withdrawing the original versions. They are still there if you want to read them.Ms. Weir

21、2007-5-1211:35 AM Im director of the online book club www.lovereading.co.uk Mr. Edwards, I think your shortened editions is a breath of fresh air. Im guilty of never having read Anna Karenina, because its just so long. Id much rather read two 300-page books than one 600-page book. I am looking forwa

22、rd to more shortened classics!Mr.Crockatt2007-5-124:38 PM Im from the London independent bookshop Crockatt & Powell. In my opinion, the practice is completely ridiculous. How can you edit the classics? Im afraid reading some of these books is hard work, and that is why you have to develop as a reade

23、r. If people dont have time to read Anna Karenina, then fine. But dont read a shortened version and kid yourself its the real thing. 25. According to the message board, Orion Books _. A. opposes the reading of original classics B. is embarrassed for cutting down classics C. thinks cut-down classics

24、have a bright future D. is cautious in its decision to cut down classics26. In Mr. Edwards opinion, Orion Group is shortening classics to _. A. make them easier to read B. meet a large demand in the market C. increase the sales of literary books D. compete with their original versions 27. By describ

25、ing the shortened classics as“a breath of fresh air,”Ms. Weir _. A. speaks highly of the cut-down classics B. shows her love for original classics C. feels guilty of not reading the classics D. disapprove of shortening the classics28. Mr. Crockatt seems to imply that _. A. reading the classic works

26、is a confusing attempt B. shortening the classics does harm to the original C. publishing the cut-down classics is a difficult job D. editing the classic works satisfies childrens needsC Since the first Earth Day in 1970, Americans have gotten a lot “greener” toward the environment. “We didnt know a

27、t that time there even was an environment, let alone that there was a problem with it,” says Bruce Anderson, president of Earth Day USA. But what began as nothing important in public affairs has grown into a social movement. Business people, political leaders, university professors, and especially m

28、illions of grass-roots Americans are taking part in the movement “The understanding has increased many, many times,” says Gaylord Nelson, the former governor fromWisconsin, who thought up the first Earth Day. According to US government reports, emissions (排放) fromcars and trucks have dropped from 10

29、.3 million tons a year to 5.5 tons. The number ofcitiesproducing CO beyond the standardhas been reduced from 40 to 9. Although seriousproblems still remain and need to be dealt with, the world is a safer and healthier place. A kind of “Green thinking”has become part of practices .Great improvement h

30、as been achieved. In 1988 there were only 600 recycling programs; today in 1995 there are about 6,600. Advanced lights, motors, and building designs have helped save a lot of energy and therefore prevented pollution. Twenty-five years ago, there were hardly any educationprograms for environment. Tod

31、ay, its hard to find a public school, university, orlaw school that does not have such a kind of program. “Until we do that, nothing else will change! ” say Bruce Anderson.29. According to Anderson, before 1970, Americans had little idea about _ A. the social movement B. recycling techniques C. the

32、importance of Earth Day D. environmental problems30. Where does thesupportfor environmental protection mainly comefrom? A.Government officials B. The business circle C. The grass-roots level D. University professors31. What have Americans achieved in environmental protection? A. They have cutcaremis

33、sions to the lowest B. They have reduced pollution through effective measures. C. They have lowered their CO levels in fortycities. D. They have settled their environmentalproblems32.What is especially important for environmental protection according to the last paragraph? A. Green living B. Plannin

34、g C. Education D. CO reduction DIf there is no difference in general intelligence between boys and girls, what can explain girls poor performance in science and mathematics?It seems to be that their treatment at school is a direct cause. Mathematics and science are seen as subjects mainly for boys,

35、and therefore, as girls become teenagers, they are less likely to take them. Interestingly, both boys and girls often regard the subjects for boys as more difficult. Yet it has been suggested that girls do not take mathematics courses, not because they are difficult, but for social reasons. Girls do

36、 not want to be in open competition with boys because they are afraid to appear less feminine(女性的) and attractive.However, if we examine the performance of boys and girls who have taken mathematics courses, there are still more high-achieving boys than there are girls. This difference appears to be

37、worldwide. Biological explanations have been offered for this, but there are other explanations too.Perhaps the difference which comes out during the teenage years has its roots in much earlier experiences. From their first days in kindergarten, boys are encouraged to work on their own and to comple

38、te tasks. Facts show that outstanding mathematicians and scientists have not had teachers who supplied answers.Besides, there can be little doubt that teachers of mathematics and science expect their boy students to do better at these subjects than their girl students. They even appear to encourage

39、the difference between boys and girls. They spend more time with the boy students, giving them more time to answer questions and working harder to get correct answers from them. They are more likely to call on boys for answers and to allow them to take the lead in classroom discussion. They also pra

40、ise boys more frequently. All of this seems to encourage boys to work harder in science and mathematics and to give them confidence that they are able to succeed.Such a way of teaching is not likely to encourage girls to take many mathematics and science courses, nor is it likely to support girls wh

41、o do. When it comes to these subjects it seems certain that school widens the difference between boys and girls.33.The text mainly discusses _ reasons for the difference between boys and girls in scientific achievements.A. biologicalB. historicalC. socialD. personal34.What are boys usually encourage

42、d to do at school?A. To get help with their homework.B. To play the leading role in class.C. To work with girl students in class.D. To learn to take care of others.35.The author would probably agree that _.A.boys and girls learn in the same wayB.boys and girls are equal in general intelligenceC.girl

43、s are more confident in themselves than beforeD.girls should take fewer science courses than boys第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，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。 We can make mistakes at any age. Some mistakes we make are about money. 36 “Did Jerry really care when I broke up with Helen?” “When I got t

44、hat great job, did Jim really feel good about it as a friend? Or did he envy my luck?” When we look back, doubts like these can make us feel bad. But when we look back, its too late.Why do we make mistakes about our friends or our enemies? Sometimes what people say hides their real meanings. 37 Supp

45、ose someone tells you, “Youre a lucky dog!” Is he really on your side? If he says,” You are a lucky guy,” that is being friendly. But “a lucky dog”? Theres a bit of envy in those words. Maybe he doesnt see it himself. But bringing in the “dog” bit puts you down a little. 38 “Just think of all the th

46、ings you have to be thankful for” is another noise that says one thing and means another. It could mean that the speaker is trying to get you to see your problem as part of your life as a whole. But is he? 39 Its telling you to think of all the starving people in the world when you havent got a date

47、 for Saturday night.How can you tell the real meaning behind someones words? One way is to take a good look at the person talking. Do his words fit the way he looks? 40 His posture? The look in his eyes? Stop and think. The minute you spend thinking about the real meanings of what people to you may

48、save another mistake.A. But most mistakes are about people.B. Does what he says agree with the tone of voice?C. The real meaning he expresses is that you are a lucky dog.D. Most people can tell the real meanings behind others words.E. And if we dont really listen, well miss the feeling behind the wo

49、rds.F. What he may be saying is that he doesnt think you deserve your luck.G. Wrapped up in this phrase is the thought that your problem isnt important.第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分） A gentleman hired a taxi outside the railway station. The taxi had a woolen carpet with 41 lace

50、edges. On the glass partition(隔离物) that 42 the drivers seat was a copy of a famous painting. Its windows were all clean. The customer was very much 43 and said to the driver, “Ive never seen a nicer 44 .” “Thank you for your praise,” the driver answered 45 . “How did it occur to you to decorate your

51、 car?” asked the customer. “The car isnt mine,” said the driver. “It belongs to the company. I used to be a 46 of taxis. When they returned, all of them were as 47 as garbage cans with cigarette butts and rubbish 48 here and there. On the seats and door-handles could be found something 49 like peanu

52、t sauce or, chewing gums. Why so? I thought if the car itself were very clean the passengers would most 50 be considerate and avoid littering.” “So when I got a 51 to be a taxi-driver, I began to 52 my idea into practiceto tidy and 53 the car. Now before a new passenger gets on my car, Id make a che

53、ck and be sure it is in good order. When my car 54 after a days work, it always remains 55 .” When doing a thing, one makes efforts and wants to see the result. To change others, one has to make twice the 56 but get half the result. To change oneself is the other way round more fruit with less effor

54、t. One had better ask oneself why one makes 57 on others much more than on oneself. 58 you take enough care to do as best as you can for other peoples sake, your efforts will naturally pay off. If you 59 the inner world of your own, examine yourself and wipe out the dust and dirt, instead of fixing

55、your eyes on other people, you will find a cheerful 60 for yourself and create a pleasant environment for others.41. A. brilliant B. exciting C. ugly D. favorite42. A. protected B. covered C. separated D. prevented43. A. moved B. surprised C. disappointed D. annoyed44. A. seat B. taxi C. garage D. c

56、arpet45. A. naturally B. firmly C. hopefully D. smilingly 46. A. driver B. customer C. repairer D. cleaner47. A. dirty B. pleasant C. attractive D. clean48. A. spread B. left C. dotted D. extended49. A. sticky B. busy C. funny D. clumsy50. A. extremely B. willingly C. likely D. regularly51. A. permi

57、t B. passport C. certificate D. license52. A. make B. take C. put D. get53. A. decorate B. drive C. provide D. describe 54. A. speeds B. returns C. arrives D. leaves55. A. shameful B. bright C. spotless D. dirty56. A. progress B. trial C. attempt D. effort57. A. demands B. comments C. suggestions D.

58、 decisions58. A. Though B. If C. As D. While59. A. look up B. look for C. look into D. look through60. A. spirit B. sense C. mind D. mood 第II卷第二节：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。 Kyle and I are best friends, but how we started to talk is a long story. One day, while 6

59、1._ (walk) in one of the library passages, I saw a boy carrying a huge pile of books. This meant he was a person with no 62._ (society) life on weekends. 63._ (sudden), some boys knocked the books out of his hands. His glasses flew off. With a sad 64._ (express) on his face, he struggled to get his

60、glasses. At that moment, I gave him a hand, and since then, we 65._ (be) friends. A few years later, he became a handsome young man. He got so popular 66._ almost everyone wanted to make friends with him. When he gave a talk on the last day of our high school, he told us that he had secretly planned

61、 67._ (kill) himself on the day that he and I talked 68._ the first time. Then he gave me a 69._ grateful look. At that moment , I realized 70._ I had done had helped him so much and even saved his life. 第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节：短文改错（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

62、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. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词; 只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。The song Where Has Time Gone? moved many people, who also brought me back to an unforgettable incident between my grandpa and me. When I was 13, my parents work

63、in Guangdong Province and I was taken care of by my grandpa. I got addicted in computer game. My patents were disappointed and angry, force me to drop out. So my grandpa said no. He decided to accompany me to school and waited for me outside till an end of class every day. Until one day he was serio

64、us ill, I felt very guilty. He used his own way to get him back from the wrong way. Now I am determined to work harder to making him feel proud of me in the future.第二节：书面表达（满分25分） 假设你是晨光中学学生会主席李津，你校拟向美国友好交流学校的中文班捐赠一批图书。请根据以下提示，写一封邮件与中文班班长Chris联系，并告知将于今年七月赴对方学校参加夏令营时带去赠书。（1）自我介绍；（2）拟捐赠图书的类型、册数、用途等（3）

65、询问对方的其他要求注意：（1）词数不少于100；（2）请适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯。参考词汇：学生会 the student unionDear Chris, I am Li Jin, chairman of the Student Union, from Chenguang High School, the sister school of your school in Tianjin._ Yours, Li Jin英语试题答案 听力 1-5 CACCA 6-10BCAAA 11-15BACBC 16-20CBCAA阅读理解 A篇 DDBD B篇 CAAB C篇 DCBC D篇CBB

66、 七选五 AEFGB完型填空 41-45 ACBBD 46-50 DABAC 51-55 DCABC 56-60 DABCD语法填空 61.walking 62.social 63.suddenly 64.expression 65.have been 66.that 67. to kill 68.for 69.a 70. what 短文改错 1. who-which 2. work-worked 3. in-to 4. game-games 5.force-forcing 6. So-But 7. an-the 8. serious- seriously 9. him-me 10. maki

67、ng-make书面表达 Dear Chris, I am Li Jin, chairman of the Student Union, from Chenguang High School, the sister school of your school in Tianjin. It is my pleasure to tell you the news that our school is planning a book donation in order to help the students of the Chinese Class in your school get a bett

68、er understanding of the Chinese language and our traditional culture. We will prepare books of many different kinds, such as poetry, fiction, and so on. The 300 books will be brought to your school when we arrive in America for the summer camp this July. As monitor of the Chinese Class, what other sorts of books do you think will be needed? Im looking forward to your reply. Yours, Li Jin版权所有：高考资源网()