云南省保山市腾冲县第八中学2014-2015学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、腾八中2014-2015学年高二年级下学期期中考英语试卷（满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟 出卷人：杨新润）第一部：听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂在答题卡上。第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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。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。每段对话读一遍。1. When should the woman return the bicycle? A. In about two hours B. This af

2、ternoon C. Tomorrow morning2. What does the man want the woman to do? A. To tell him the alphabet（字母表） B. To look up the dictionary. C. To teach him English.3. How much should the woman pay? A. $1.00 B. $1.50 C. $1.804. Whats the probable relationship between the two speakers? A. Friends. B. Mother

3、and son. C. Husband and wife.5. What does the woman want to eat? A. Biscuits. B. Bread. C. Cake. 第二节 （共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个人小题，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。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的时间作答。没段对话或独白读2遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。6. Why doesnt Derrick take a vacation? A. H

4、e has no money. B. He has no time. C. He has no partner.7. What does Derrick need? A. A lot of money. B. The managers trust. C. A good rest 8. What does the woman suggest Derrick doing? A. Leaving the company. B. Talking to the manager. C. Having a meeting.听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。9. What kind of feeling are

5、 they talking? A. Exciting. B. Happy. C. Fear. 10. What did they do beside a lake? A. Had a picnic. B. Went hiking. C. Rode a bicycle.11. How did the man decide to go to the little island? A. By swimming. B. By diving. C. By boating. 听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。 12. Who is the woman probably? A. An assistant.

6、B. An air officer. C. A secretary. 13. How much is a one-way ticket to San Francisco from London? A. 380 pounds B. 318 pounds. C. 308 pounds. 14. What does the man think of the price? A. Cheap. B. Reasonable. C. Expensive. 听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。 15. What will the man and Tracy probably do at first? A. Go

7、 shopping. B. Go to the cinema. C. Dance. 16. What might the woman do tomorrow? A. Play. B. Work. C. Swim. 17. When will the man phone the woman? A. Tonight. B. Tomorrow morning. C. Tomorrow afternoon.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. Who is the speaker? A. A professor of business administration. B. A student

8、from last years program. C. The head of the Alumni Office. 19. Whats the function of alumni毕业生，校友 in the program? A. They provide job opportunities. B. They write letters of recommendation. C. They give the money for the program. 20. What can the Career Advisory Service help to do? A. Prepare letter

9、s. B. Offer houses. C. Pay for finance.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）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A“Have a nice day!” may be a pleasant gesture or a meaningless. When my friend Maxie says “Have a nice day” with a smile, I know she sincerely cares about what happens to me. I feel loved and

10、 secure since another person cares about me and wishes me well.“Have a nice day. Next!” This version of the expression is spoken by a salesgirl at the supermarket who is rushing me and my groceries out the door. The words come out in the same tone (腔调) with a fixed procedure. They are spoken at me,

11、not to me. Obviously, the concern for my day and everyone elses is the managements attempt to increase business.The expression is one of those behaviors that help people get along with each other. Sometimes it indicates the end of a meeting. As soon as you hear it, you know the meeting is at an end.

12、 Sometimes the expression saves us when we dont know what to say “oh, you may have a tooth out? Im terribly sorry, but have a nice day.”The expression can be pleasant. If a stranger says “Have a nice day” to you, you may find it heart-warming because someone you dont know has tried to be nice to you

13、.Although the use of the expression is an insincere, meaningless social custom at times, there is nothing wrong with the sentence except that it is a little uninteresting. The salesgirl, the waitress, the teacher, and all the countless others who speak it without thinking may not really care about m

14、y day. But in a strange and comfortable way, its nice to know they care enough to pretend they care when they really dont care all that much. While the expression may not often be sincere, it is always spoken. The point is that people say it all the time when they like.21. How does the author unders

15、tand Maxies words?A. Maxie shows her anxiety to the author.B.Maxie really worries about the authors security.C. Maxie encourages the author to stay happy.D. Maxie really wishes the author a good day.22. By saying “Have a nice day,” a stranger may _.A. express respect to you B. try to be polite to yo

16、u C. give his blessing to youD. share his pleasure with you23. What is the best title of the passage?A. Have a Nice Daya Social Custom.B. Have a Nice Daya Heart-warming GreetingC. Have a Nice Daya Pleasant Gesture.D. Have a Nice Daya Polite Ending of a Conversation.BYou put a great deal of effort in

17、to reaching the college of your choice. Its time to get started. But whats next? Beginning college can be an exciting but awkward time. Follow these tips to adjust to your new life rapidly and make the most of your college experience. To save time and money, use the colleges bus system. Taking the b

18、us to school is quick, easy and free in most college towns. You wont have to locate or afford a place to park either. Its also a good way to be environmentally aware. Save pennies on books by waiting until class starts. You might not even need all of the recommended books. New textbooks cost an arm

19、and a leg. Try buying used textbooks its a surefire way to save money and serves the purpose as well. Do never look at college life as an endless series of parties and social activities.But there is a whole lot more to college if youre serious about graduating. Having a good college experience is al

20、l about balancing work and fun. Be aware that your living environment can largely affect your academic success. If the dorm doesnt suit you, consider living at home with your family or renting your own apartment. The best location for your studies isnt always your dorm. Find a quiet area, like the l

21、ibrary, to do your work. Alternatively, buy some headphones that block out noise. Be mindful of your diet. Make healthy food choices and watch what you eat. Avoid foods that are processed or high in sugar. The “freshman 15” is real. Many college students gain at least 15 pounds during their freshmen

22、 year. While electives (选修课) can be helpful when figuring out your major, you shouldnt entirely rely on them. Clubs and other organizations exist around. Get involved. Make sure, though, that you still have time to study. Having too much on your plate can hurt your grades.24. Which of the following

23、ideas can be financially wise?A. Driving your own car. B.Attending activities.C. Renting an apartment. D. Buying used books.25. In the text, freshmen are repeatedly warned against _.A. traffic accidents B. physical problemsC. academic failures D. social activities26. The “freshman 15” tells the fact

24、 that some freshmen _.A. take relaxed attitudes to their dietsB. have little regular physical exerciseC. focus less on their academic workD. attend limited activities on campus27. The underlined phrase “having too much on your plate” probably refers to _.A. using too much money for mealsB. taking pa

25、rt in too many after-class activitiesC.eating too many unhealthy foodsD. taking an elective that has too many studentsCKeeping pace with teachers is a fine way to study English.Teachers are experienced and their plans are systematic.But remember to work in a way that suits you.Its important to learn

26、 from past mistakes as well.Keep a notebook to make a record of the mistakes you makeitll help you avoid making the same ones later.The time of life may be hard，but youre not alone.You may be busy studying，but you can show your care by calling your friends or sending short messages.Dont let your fri

27、endships die.Its as important to live well as it is to study well.Going to bed no later than 11：30 pm is vital.It puts you in the right mood for the next day.You neednt follow a special diet，but make sure you are eating nutritious meals each day.The person who plays well，studies well.Having a lot of

28、 schoolwork doesnt mean having to give up other activities.Playing basketball or having a talk with your classmates can relax yourself. Time_out is not a waste of time but helps you study more efficiently.Besides taking the big exam，you have other choices for college.I took the independent enrollmen

29、t exam held by Peking University and some other students even were preparing to study abroad.Pay attention to any relevant information you can find，whether its from school，the news media or other sources.28. What should you do if you want to keep your friendship fresh?A. Have frequent talks with the

30、m.B. Always have lunch with them.C. Keep connection by some ways.D. Remain them at some distance.29. The third paragraph is mainly about_A. studyB. health C. relaxationD. friendship30. Which one is the closest meaning to “Time out” in Paragraph 4?A. Pause. B. Exercise. C. Continuation. D. Sleep31. T

31、he passage is mainly written by a(n)_A. editor B. student C. teacher D. parent DThe arts, especially music, should be part of every schools lessons at every grade level. Students would be much smarter if they had some musical experience. They could improve their classroom skills, like paying attenti

32、on and following directions. People develop all these skills when they learn music. Making music also lets children use their imagination. It provides students with a chance to try out their own ideas.Music not only makes children better students, but also gives them something positive to do. In a m

33、usic program, children can be part of a band instead of joining a gang (团伙). Parents can enjoy listening to their childrens music instead of seeing them glued to a computer or TV screen. In a school band, students get to be part of a team. They can get along well with old friends and make new friend

34、s through music.Music builds self-confidence, too. It gives children a sense of achievement and success. Making music is something for them to be proud of, and it lets kids practice performing in front of an audience. Music gives children an opportunity for self-expression, and that helps develop th

35、eir self-confidence.Once again, music is important because it can make children better students, give them something positive to do, and build their character. That is why music should be offered in every single grade in every school.32. According to the passage, music could make students smarter by

36、 _.A. improving their classroom skills and paying attentionB.improving their attention, direction and imaginationC. improving their classroom skills and imaginationD. learning music, making music and trying out their own ideas33. What does the underlined phrase glued to in the second paragraph mean?

37、A. unwilling to turn onB. always lookingC. always playing D. unwilling to leave34. The third paragraph mainly tells us that music could _.A. develop childrens self-confidenceB. bring to children achievement and successC. give children something to be proud ofD.give children self-expression and self-

38、confidence35. Whats the best title of this passage?A. Music is a must as a course at schoolB. Music builds childrens self-confidenceC. Music makes students much smarterD. Learning music and making music第二节 ，共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分A hobby is an investment of time. It also can be an investment of money and c

39、ommitment. Many people choose to develop more than one type of hobby. 36 . When it comes to choosing the hobby, consider the following factors.Hobbies are usually an activity of some sort that brings out a certain skill that you have. When you have a talent like painting or woodworking, it can be ea

40、sy to determine which hobby suits your skill. 37 Skill can be developed and challenged as you go along. It is not a necessary requirement. A hobby is fitting because you love it, not because youre a professional at it.Some people particularly enjoy taking part in hobbies that they can do in a group

41、with others. It can be a lot more fun to become a member of a hobby group than to sit alone in your basement.38 Its important to share interests and network with other hobby enthusiasts that do what you do.Hobbies are generally an activity that you undertake because of the joy it brings you. Of cour

42、se many people have discovered the joy that also comes with a hobby that earns you a living. 39 . Just make sure you make the choice that fits your lifestyle and personal preference.40 But most of the skilled hobbies like art, building or writing have a series of lessons or tutorials that you can ta

43、ke to further your skills. In some cases its a really good idea to take lessons, especially if you are clueless as to where or how to begin. Step by step books for most hobbies can often be found in bookstores as well.A.Whether its full time, part time or not at all, you must decide whether your hob

44、by applies to you. B.It can be a necessary part of selecting the hobby that is right for you. .C. Look one up or start your own.D. Make a list of things that you enjoy or dont know about.E. Read hobby books to learn more about your chosen hobby!F. Most hobbies can easily be done within your own home

45、, at your leisureG. However, hobbies dont have to be skill related.第三部分：语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 ：完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）On a cold winter evening, I was walking home, tired and hungry, when suddenly came screams（呼喊声） from behind some tress. 41 , I slowed down to listen, and 42 that what I was hearing

46、were the sounds of a fight. A woman was being 43 not far from where I stood.“Should I go to help her?” I thought. I was worried about my own 44 ，and I regretted having suddenly decided to take a new way home that night. “ 45 Im hurt too? Shouldnt I just 46 to the nearest phone and call the police?.”

47、 But already the girls 47 were growing weaker. I knew it was time for me to act fast because I could not 48 the life of this unknown woman，49 it meant risking my own life. I am not a 50 man. I didnt know where I found the 51 and physical strength（体力）, but once I had finally 52 to help the girl, I be

48、came suddenly changed. I ran behind the bushes and 53 the attacker off the woman. Struggling, we fell to the ground, where we fought for a few minutes54 the man jumped up and escaped. 55 heavily，I stood up and came up to the girl, who was crying behind a tree. In the 56 ，I could not see her clearly,

49、 but I could certainly 57 her shock. Not wanting to frighten her any further, I at first spoke to her from a distance.“Its OK,” I said 58 . “The man ran away. Youre safe now. ”There was a long stop and then I heard the words, said in both wonder and 59 . “Dad, is that you?” And then, from behind the

50、 tree, stepped my youngest 60 , Katherine.41. A. Excited B.Disappointed CInterested D. Frightened 42. A. knew B. realized C. understood D. imagined43. A. attacked B. beaten C. robbed D. caught44. A. money B. future C. safety D. family45. A. What for B. So what C. What if D. What about 46. A. run B.

51、walk C. move D. go47. A. cheers B. noises C. cries D. sounds48. A. save B. decide C. change D. ignore49. A. as B. because C. although D. but50. A. kind B. Brave C. mean D. powerful 51. A. courage B. belief C. attitude D. hope52. A. agreed B. laned C. promised D. decided53. A. took B. pulled C. dropp

52、ed D. got54. A. unless B. after C. until D. since 55. A. Breathing B. Drinking C. Walking D. Fighting56. A. daylight B. darkness C. afternoon D. midnight57. A. guess B. see C. feel D. find58. A. angrily B. happily C. loudly D. softly59. A. shame B. surprise C. pain D. peace 60. A. daughter B. son C.

53、 grandson D. cousin第二节（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。WB: Hi, Tom. Have you ordered yet?Tom: No, Im just looking at the menu. Are you 61._( hunger )?WB: Yes, I sure am. I got up late and 62._( go ) without breakfast. Right now I could eat 63._ ox(牛).Tom: Ok, I will get t

54、he waiter.(A few minutes later)Waitress: Just let me wipe your table 64._ then I will take your 65._. Ok? Tom: And Ill have a ham salad, please.WB: And Ill have a hot dog, with a potato salad.Waitress: 66._ to follow?Tom: Banana ice cream with hot chocolate sauce for me, please.WB: Ill have apple pi

55、e with ice cream and jam sauce.Waitress: Ok.Tom: So how are you, Wang Bing? Are you excited about your new job?WB: Yes, Ill start work at the Farm Institute next month, I 67._( look ) forward that. My only regret is 68._ it is quite a long way from all my friends.Tom: All the same, I expect you will

56、 enjoy 69._( come ) into town now and again.WB: Yes. Id like to invite you to dinner at my flat 70._ I move.Tom: That would be nice. Lets fix a date.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） 假如英语课上老师要求同学们交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10 处语言错误，要求你在错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写上该加的词。删除：把多余的

57、词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。注意：1每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2只允许修改10 处，多者（从第11 处起）不计分。Two years before, I traveled to Brazil and I rented for a car. Unfortunate, I had an accident and hit another car, and I needed to stay in a hospital for at least two week. 1 called my parents, so I did not tell them wha

58、t had happened. I knew that they will be worried about myself because I was so farther away, and that my mother would not sleep if she knew. Therefore, I told them interested stories and how I was enjoying Brazil. As a result, nobody knew truth. I still think that it was the right thing to do.第二节：书面

59、表达（满分25分）假如你叫郑义，是你校的学生会主席，最近你了解到一些同学的不文明行为，请你就此事给你校的同学写一封倡议信，呼吁大家遵纪守规,建设平安校园。内容包括：1. 不在校园、楼道追逐打闹.2. 同学之间和睦相处,不打架斗殴.3. 告别陋习,文明待人.4. 遇到困难,或紧急事件机智解决，并及时向老师反映或报警,打110/120（急救）/119(火警).Dear schoolmates,_Yours,Zhengyi20142015学年高二期中考试参考答案（英语）听力：1-5：A B C A C 6-10: B C B C A 1115: A B C C B 16-20: C B C A A

60、阅读: 21-25: D B B D C 26-30: A B C B A 31-35: B C D A A 36-40: B G C A F完形: 41-45: D B A C C 46- 50: A C D C B 51-55: A D B C A 56-60: B C D B A语法填空61. hungery. 62.went 63. an 64.and 65.order 66. Anything 67.am looking 68.that ing 70. before 改错Before-ago；去掉forUnfortunate-Unfortunatelyweek-weeksso-but

61、Will-wouldmyself-mefarther-farinterested-interestingknew后加the作文One possible version:Dear schoolmates,Our school is like our home, because we live and study here. In order to make ourselves safe, we students should obey the school rules.First, we shouldnt chase each other in the hallway and in the sc

62、hool yard. Instead of fighting with others, we should get on well with others. Secondly, when you dicuss with others, try to be calm and patient to make sure you speak politely. Last but not the least important, ask the teachers for help when you are in trouble. When you meet someone asking you for

63、money, for example, or you are rounded up by several rude students, learn to protect yourself wisely, then report to the teacher or call 110/120 bravely in time. As the chairman of the Student Union, I appeal that students break away from these bad habits and be polite to others.I hope we have a good time every day! Yours,Zhengyi