云南省腾冲县第一中学2013-2014学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题 WORD版无答案.doc

1、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）听下面五段对话。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答案，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。请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。1. What present does the woman give the man? A. A bike B. A basketball. C. An MP 3 player.2. Why does the man want to go abroad? A. To make some

2、 new friends. B .To study in a university. C. To teach university courses.3. What will the man do next? A. Go to sleep. B. Call his wife. C. Go home.4. Why didnt the woman call the man yesterday? A. She lost her cell phone. B. Her cell phone was power off. C. Her teacher took her cell phone away.5.

3、Whats the time now? A. About 8:00. B. About 8:30. C. About 9:00第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面五段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，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，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. Who is the man most probably? A. The womans husband. B. The womans classm

4、ate. C .The womans boss.7. What does the woman bring back? A. Some information about her classmates. B .Some documents about the company. C. Some presents from the party.请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What advice does the man give to the woman? A. Do not leave garbage everywhere. B. Leave some food for the anim

5、als. C. Stay far away fire at night.9. What will the two speakers do today? A. Climb a mountain. B. Rest at home. C. Go fishing.请听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Where does the woman want to go? A. 62nd Street. B. 72nd Street C. Tenth Avenue11. How often do the buses run? A. About every fifteen minutes. B. Abou

6、t every ten minutes. C. About every five minutes.12. How is the woman feeling when traveling in New York? A. She is moved. B. She is confused . C. She is excited.请听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What has the man done in the past two hours? A. He has just sleep there. B. He has just sat there listening. C. He h

7、as sung two Elvis songs.14. What do we know about Stanley? A. He is fond of singing. B. He is a good singer. C. He is sick tonight.15. Why does the woman want to go out? A. To get some fresh air. B .To talk with the man. C .To get some peace and quiet.16. Where are the two speakers probably? A. In a

8、 karaoke bar. B. At the mans house. C. At Stanleys house.请听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What does the woman want to have? A. Coffee. B. Water. C. Tea.18. Which of the following is the reason that the woman want to work in the company? A. The company is very large. B. She can be paid very well. C .The boss i

9、s kind to his employees.19. Where did the woman once work? A. In California. B .In Massachusetts. C. In Texas.20. Why cant the woman start work right away? A. She wants to get settled in her apartment first. B. She needs two weeks to finish her school paper. C. She isnt sure whether she likes the jo

10、b or not.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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AAdrians Amazing Race started early when his parents realized that he, as a baby, couldnt hear a thing,not even loud noises. In a special school for the hearing-impaired (听觉受损的),he learned sign language andgot

11、to mix with other disabled children. However, the sight of all the disabled children communicating with oneanother upset his mother. She wanted him to lead a normal life. So after speaking to an advisor, she sent him toprivate classes where he learned to read lips and pronounce words.Later on, Adria

12、ns parents decided to send him to a regular school. But the headmaster tried to prevent themfrom doing so, saying regular school couldnt take care of a special needs students. His parents were determinedto take the risk and push him hard to go through his work everyday because they wanted to prove t

13、hat, giventhe opportunity, he could do anything. Adrian made the grade and got accepted. It was a big challenge. The pace(节奏) was faster so he had to sit at the front of the class and really pay attention to the teacher, which wasntalways easy. But he stuck to it and did a lot of extra work after sc

14、hool.The efforts made by Adrian and his parents paid off. Adrian graduated with good grades and got into a tophigh school. He also achieved a lot in life outside school. He developed a love for the outdoors and went to Nepalto climb mountains. He even entered the World Yacht Race 05/06-being the fir

15、st hearing-impaired Asian to do so.But none of these achievements would have been possible without one of the most important lessons fromhis mother. “If you believe in yourself and work hard, you can achieve great results.” She often said.21. How did Adrian communicate with other children in the spe

16、cial school?A. By speaking. B. By making loud noises.C. By reading lips D. By using sign language.22. How did Adrian finally succeed in his study?A. He did a lot of outdoor activities.B. He was pushed hard to study every day.C. He worked very hard both in and after class.D. He attended private class

17、es after school.23. Why is Adrians life described as an Amazing Race?A. He did very well in his studyB. He succeeded in entering a regular schoolC. He reached his goals in spite of his disabilityD. He took part in the World Yacht Race 05/06B In this age of Internet chat,videogames and reality televi

18、sion,there is no shortage of mindlessactivities to keep a child occupied. Yetdespite the competition,my 8yearold daughter Rebecca wants to spend her spare time writing short stories. She wants to enter one of her stories into a writing contest,a competition which she won last year. As a writer, I kn

19、ow about what winning contests and about losing them mean. I also know the pressure when the article is refused by the publisher. So I worried about what if she couldnt win again?A revelation (启示) came last week when I asked her,“Dont you want to win again?” “No,shereplied,“I just want to tell the s

20、tory of an angel going to first grade.” I had just spent weeks correcting her stories as she spontaneously (自发地) told them. Telling myself that I was only an experienced writer guiding the young writer across the hall,I offered suggestions for characters,conflicts and endings for her stories. The st

21、ory about a fearful angel starting first grade was quickly “guided” by me into the story of a little girl with a wild imagination taking her first music lesson. I had turned her contest into my contest without even realizing it. Staying back and giving kids space to grow is not as easy as it looks.

22、Because I know very littleabout farm animals who use tools or angels who go to first grade,I had to accept the fact that I was co-opting my daughters experience. While stepping back was difficult for me, it was certainly a good first step that I will quickly follow with more steps,putting myself far

23、 enough away to give her room but close enough to help if asked. All the while I will be reminding myself that children need room to experiment,grow and find their own voices.24. Why did Rebecca want to enter this years writing contest? A. She believed she possessed real talent for writing. B. She w

24、as sure of winning with her mothers help. C. She wanted to share her stories with readers. D. She had won a prize in the previous contest.25. The author tried her best to improve her daughters stories because _. A. she wanted to help Rebecca realize her dreams of becoming a writer B. she was afraid

25、Rebeccas imagination might run wild while writing C. she did not want to disappoint Rebecca who needed her help so much D. she believed she had the knowledge and experience to offer guidance26. The underlined sentence probably means that the author was_.A. trying not to let her daughter enjoy her ow

26、n lifeB. trying to get her daughter to do the thing as the author wishedC. making sure that her daughter would win the contestD. helping her daughter develop real skills for writing27. Whats the authors advice for parents?A. Children should be given every chance to voice their opinions.B. Parents sh

27、ould keep an eye on the activities their kids engage in.C. Children should be allowed freedom to grow through experience.D. A writing career, though attractive,is not for every child to pursue.CFive million people visit Grand Canyon in the US every year. For the purpose of helping project GrandCanyo

28、n for your fellow visitors and future generations, please follow the guidelines below.CampingTo project the park, camping is allowed only within permitted campgrounds. Permits are required forovernight camping at the North Rim. Advance booking can be received by mail. Please write: Information Cente

29、r, P.O. Box 129, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023FiresBecause of the extreme fire danger, campfires , not allowed except at Mather and Desert Viewcampgrounds. Collection of firewood is not allowed either.Hiking Please stay on permitted paths. Otherwise you may destroy desert plants.Pack out what you pack in,s

30、o you leave no signs of your visit. It is important to keep in mind that you are in a national park wherewildlife exists.WeatherThe weather at Grand Canyon can change very quickly. With so much rock, lightning causesa particular danger during sudden summer storms. These storms also frequently bring

31、floods inside valleys, a danger to hikers. Watch the skies and check daily weather reports.WildlifeDo not feed park wildlife. There have been a few cases at Grand Canyon National Park where deer were purposely shot because they are plastic bags that left them sick and weak. Hungry deer can be danger

32、and have kicked and bitten visitors at Grand Canyon. Some other animals will also beg and bite. For yourown safety and the well-being of the animals, please do not feed wildlife, no matter how gentle they mayappear.28. What can you do first if you want to go camping?A. Know the permittedB. Book camp

33、grounds in advanceC. Make sure not to make a fireD. Stop at Mather and Desert View29. What do the underlined words “pack out what you pack in” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Keep everything out of campgroundsB. Take away everything you bring inC. Carry all the necessary foodD. Look after your perso

34、nal belongings 30. Why were some deer killed on purpose at Grand Canyon?A. They ate wrong things and became very ill.B. They were a danger to other gentle animals.C. They begged food from visitors.D. They kicked and bit visitors.31. What is the main purpose of the teat?A. To provide travel informati

35、on.B. To report some recent news.C. To teach tourists hiking skills.D. To introduce the wild life.D The small number of newborn babies. which has been caused by high prices and the changing socialsituation of women, is one of the most serious problems in Asia. When people talk about it, you can hear

36、a wordinventedinJapan.“DINKS ”, whichmeansDouble Income No Kids . In many major Asian cities like Seoul, Singapore, and Tokyo, the cost of a house is extremely high.A young couple who want to buy their own house may have to pay about$3,000,000 ( though prices have fallen) . For a flat with one bedro

37、om, one dining-room, a kitchen, and a bathroom, the couple willpay about $900 a month. Whats more, if they want to have a child, the childs education is very expensive. For example, mostkindergartenchargesareat least $5 ,000 a year. In such a situation, its difficult toafford children. The number of

38、 married women who want to continue working increases rapidly because they enjoy their jobs. However , if they want to have children, they immediately have serious problems. Though most companies allow women to leave their jobs for a short time to have a baby , they expect women withbabies to give u

39、p their jobs. In short , if they want to bring up children properly , both parents have to work, but it is hard for mothers to work. Indeed, women who want to continue working have to choose between having children or keeping their jobs. In a word, Asian governments must take steps to improve the pr

40、esent situation as soon as possible.32. What is the main problem being discussed in the passage?A. The small number of newborn babies.B. The changing social situation of women.C. The high prices of houses and education.D. The necessary steps of Asian government.33. According to the passage , which o

41、f the following is true?A. It is easy for a couple to afford a child in Asia.B. The prices of houses in Asia are quite low now.C. Fewer and fewer married women want to have a job.D. The word “ DINKS”first appeared in an Asian country.34. To buy a flat and send a child to kindergarten, how much will

42、a couple pay each year?A. $ 5,000. B. $ 5,900. C. $ 10.800. D. $ 15,800.35. The writer seems to believe that Asian governments should_.A. let women stay at home and have a babyB. allow only one of the parents to go out to workC. care for the growing needs of women for jobsD. punish the companies tha

43、t permit women to leave第二节（共5小题；每小題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。 Note-taking is a skill that can help you do well on all your schoolworkeverything from taking tests to researching a paper. But unluckily, most students dont have classes that teach you how to take notes. So here a

44、re some tips.Write down key facts: It can take some experimenting to figure out what information really is helpful, so keep trying and dont give up. 36 For example, some teachers maymention lots of dates and facts in class but they only write the important ones on the blackboard. Other teachers may

45、not write anything down, but they may repeat a certain date or piece of information. Thats clue that its probably important. Dont over do it: 37 If you focus too much on getting your notes right, you might miss important points. Some people actually learn better by listening, writing down a few key

46、points, and then going over the material after class when they have more time. _38_: Keep your notes handy when youre doing your reading assignments. Compare what your wrote with what the readings say-you may even want to add to your notes as you read Going over your notes with a friend and comparin

47、g hat the two of you put down can help strengthen what youre learning and alert you and your friend to any errors Organize: 39 That may mean keeping a notebook or section of a notebook for each subject as you take notes in class. 40 Not only can this help you to do better on a test, its also a great

48、 confidence booster when youre studying and find yourself saying, “Hey, I remember that!”A. CompareB. Note-taking gives your mind a chance to absorb the material it needs to learn.C. Many teachers give you advice to take notes in class.D. Different teachers do things differentlyE. Try to put down wh

49、at the teacher says in class.F. Youll go crazy if you try to write down every word thats said in class.G. Keep notes for each subject in one place so you can find everything easily when it comes time for a test.第三部分：英语知识运用（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)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从41-60各题所给的四个选项中（A、B、C和

50、D）中，选出最佳选项。 I was tired and hungry after a long day of work. When I walked into the living room, my 12-year-old son looked 41 at me and said, “I love you.” I didnt know what to say. For several seconds all I could do was standing there and 42 down at him. My first thought was that he must need43with

51、 his homework or he was trying to44me for some news. The teacher, a middle-aged man, understands how56it is for some of us to say the things that would be good for us to say. When my son came to me that evening, I held on to him fora(n)57second. And just58he pulled away, I said in my deepest, most m

52、anly voice, “Hey, I love you, too.”I dont know if saying that made either of us healthier, but it did feel pretty good. Maybe next time one of my children says “I love you”, it would not take me a whole59to think of the right60.41. A. down B. away C. out D. up42. A. glancing B. glaring C. staring D.

53、 watching43. A. patience B. process C. help D. paper44. A. report B. inform C. demand D. apologize 45. A. Noting B. OK C. Something D. Love46. A. find out B. speak out C. break out D. make out47. A. requirement B. experiment C. description D. sentence48. A. said B. reacted C. done D. explained49. A.

54、 similar B. familiar C. different D. ordinary50.A. proposed B. agreed C. approved D. planned51. A. point B. idea C. way D. planned52. A. life B. health C. search D. study53. A. acquire B. inquire C. enquire D. require54. A. regretful B. delighted C. positive D. negative55. A. suitable B. eager C. gi

55、fted D. able56. A. enjoyable B. challenging C. impressive D. difficult57. A. more B. plus C. exact D. extra58. A. before B. after C. when D. while59. A. day B. week C. afternoon D. morning60. A. response B. conclusion C. reason D. experiment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和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处

56、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6170的相应位置上。 Most students do an IQ test early in their school career. Even if they never see their results, they feel that their IQ is 61 determines how well they are going to do in life. When they see other students doing _62_(good) than them, they usually belie

57、ve that those students have 63 higher IQ and that there is nothing they can do 64 (change) facts. 65 , new research into EQ suggests that success is not simply the result of a high IQ. While your IQ tells you how 66 (intelligence) you are, your EQ tells you howyou use your intelligence. Professor Sa

58、lovery, 67 invented the term EQ, gives the following description: At work, it is IQ that gets you promoted. 68 (support)byhis academic research, Professor Salovery suggests that when predicting someones future success, their character, as measured 69 EQ tests, might actually matter more than 70 IQ.第

59、II卷第四部分 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； 2.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。Dear editor, In the past my hometown was used to be a beauti

60、ful place. Thick tree and green grass could be seen everywhere. I order that build houses and grow more crops, people cut down more and more trees. With time went by, the whole forest was almost destroyed. Gradually the green hills have changed into wasteland. As a result, sandstorms strike us now a

61、nd then, which we suffer a lot. But I do hope which all the people should realize the terribly result of not caring about our environment. Whats more, they should take good care of the forests and planting trees instead of cutting them down to improve our living conditions.第二节：书面表达（满分25分） 假定你是李华，你看到班上有部分同学不自己独立完成作业而是抄袭。以这种现象，请你以“My opinion on copying others homework”为题谈谈你自己的看法。注意：1、短文必须包括所有内容要点，可适当发挥； 2、短文标题与开头已为我写好，不计入总词数； 3、词数不少于120词。My opinion on copying others homework It is known to us all that some students copy others homework._