广东省揭阳市第一中学2015_2016学年高二英语上学期期中试题.doc

1、揭阳一中20152016学年度第一学期高二级（95届）英语科期中考试试卷第一部分 听力理解（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）根据各段播放内容及其相关小题，从题中所给的A、B、C项中，选出最佳选项并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Conversation 11. Why is the man going to Paris?A. To attend an art show. B. To attend a meeting. C. To visit friends.2. When does the next train to Paris leave?A. At 5:15. B. At 6:35. C. At

2、 5:45.Conversation 23.When does Marys party start?A. At 7:30. B. At 8:00. C. At 9:00.4. When will the woman probably leave for the party?A. At 7:30. B. At 8:00. C. At 9:00.Conversation 3 5. How does Linda probably feel now?A. Sorry. B.Worried. C.Happy.6. How many As did the woman get?A. Two. B. Four

3、.C.Five.Conversation 47. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Doctor and patient. B. Nurse and patient. C. Doctor and nurse.8. Why does the man change his appointment?A. He has another appointment. B. Dr Martin had to ask for leave.C. The bad weather made him do so.9. When will

4、the man meet Dr Martin?A. At 9:00 pm next Tuesday B. At 9:00 am next Tuesday.C. At 9:00 am this morning.Conversation 510. What does the man say about the hotel?A. It offers a free supper.B. It is far from Silver Beach.C. It has a swimming pool.11.How does the woman suggest spending the morning?A. By

5、 surfing the Internet.B. By walking along the beach.C. By swimming in the pool.12. What does the woman want to know next?A. Whether there are spare rooms. B. The breakfast time. C. The extra service. Conversation 613.Why does the man ask to go out for a dinner this week?A. For his birthday.B. For th

6、eir wedding anniversary.C. For rewarding their son.14.Where are the speakers from?A. India. B. Japan. C.Italy. 15. When will they go to the restaurant?A. On Monday night. B. On Friday night. C. On Saturday night . 第二部分阅读（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（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

7、AYou are watching a film in which two men are having a fight. They hit one another hard. At the start they only fight with their fists. But soon they begin hitting one another over the heads with chairs. And so it goes on until one of the men crashes (撞击) through a window and falls thirty feet to th

8、e ground below. He is dead！Of course he isnt really dead. With any luck he isnt even hurt. Why? Because the men who fall out of high windows or jump from fast moving trains, who crash cars or even catch fire, are professionals. They do this for a living. These men are called stuntmen. That is to say

9、, they perform tricks. There are two sides to their work. They actually do most of the things you see on the screen. For example, they fall from a high building. However, they do not fall on to hard ground but on to empty cardboard boxes covered with a mattress (床垫). Again, when they hit one another

10、 with chairs, the chairs are made of soft wood and when they crash through windows, the glass is made of sugar! But although their work depends on trick of this sort, it also requires a high degree of skill and training. Often a stuntman s success depends on careful timing. For example, when he is b

11、lown up in a battle scene, he has to jump out of the way of the explosion just at the right moment. Naturally stuntmen are well paid for their work, but they lead dangerous lives. They often get seriously injured, and sometimes killed. A Norwegian stuntman, for example, skied over the edge of a clif

12、f (悬崖) a thousand feet high. His parachute (降落伞) failed to open, and he was killed. In spite of all the risks, this is no longer a profession for men only. Men no longer dress up as women when actresses have to perform some dangerous action. For nowadays there are stuntgirls too！16. The underlined w

13、ord “stuntmen” in the first paragraph means those who _.A. often dress up as actors B. prefer to lead dangerous livesC. often perform seemingly dangerous actions D. often fight each other for their lives17. Stuntmen earn their living by _.A. playing their dirty tricks B. selling their special skills

14、C. jumping out of high windows D. jumping from fast moving trains18. When a stuntman falls from a high building, _.A. he needs little protection B. he will be covered with a mattressC. his life is endangered D. his safety is generally all right19.Which of the following is the main factor (因素) of a s

15、uccessful performance?A. Strength. B. Exactness. C. Speed. D. Carefulness.20. What can be inferred from the author s example of the Norwegian stuntman?A. Sometimes an accident can occur to a stuntman. B. The percentage of serious accidents is high.C. Parachutes must be of good quality. D. The cliff

16、is too high.BLast nights meteor(流星) shower left many people in the community dissatisfied and demanding answers. According to Gabe Rothsclild, Emerald Valleys mayor, people gathered in the suburbs of the city, carrying heavy telescopes, expecting to watch the brightly burning meteors passing through

17、 the sky. What they found instead was a sky so brightened by the citys lights that it darkened the light of the meteors passing overhead.“My family was so frustrated,” admitted town resident Duane Cosby, “We wanted to make this an unforgettable family outing, but it turned out to be a huge disappoin

18、tment.”Astronomers-scientists who study stars and planets-have been complaining about this problem for decades. They say that light pollution prevents them from seeing objects in the sky that they could see quite easily in the past. They call on people and the government to take measures to fight ag

19、ainst it.There is yet a population besides professional and amateur star observers that suffers even more from light pollution. This population consists of birds, bats, frogs, snakes, etc. For example, outdoor lighting severely affects migrating(迁徙的)birds. According to the International Dark-Sky Ass

20、ociation. “100 million birds a year throughout North America die in crashes with lighted buildings and towers.”Countless more animals casualties(伤亡）result from the use of artificial lighting. Clearly, people enjoy the benefits of lighting their evenings, but some scientists think it can be harmful f

21、or humans, too. They worry that exposure to light while sleeping can increase persons chances of getting cancer.Emerald Valley is only one community that is becoming aware of the negative effects of light pollution. For years, Flagstaff, Arizona, has enforced lighting regulations in its city in orde

22、r to assist astronomers at the Lowell Observatory. Similar efforts have been made worldwide, and a movement is underway to remind us to turn off lights when we are not using them, so that other creatures can share the night.21. It happened last night that A. the citys lights affected the meteor watc

23、hing B. the meteors flew past before being noticed C. the city light show attracted many people D. the meteor watching ended up a social outing22. What do the astronomers complain about?A. Meteor showers occur less often than before B. Their observation equipment is in poor repair C. Light pollution

24、 has remained unsolved for years D. Their eyesight is failing due to artificial lighting23. What is the author concerned about according to Paragraph 4? A. Birds may take other migration paths B. Animals living habits may change suddenly C. Varieties of animals will become sharply reduced. D. Animal

25、s survival is threatened by outdoor lighting24. Lighting regulations in Flagstaff, Arizona are put into effect toA. Lessen the chance of getting cancer B. create an ideal observation condition C. ensure citizens a good sleep at night D. enable all creatures to live in harmony25. What message does th

26、e author most want to give us?A. Saving wildlife is saving ourselves B. Great efforts should be made to save energy C .Human activities should be environmentally friendly D. New equipment should be introduced for space studyCIts such a happy-looking library, paintedyellow, decorated with palm-tree s

27、tickers and shelteredfromthe Florida sun by its own roof. About the size of a microwave oven, its pedestrian-friendly, too, waiting for book lovers next to a sidewalk in Palm Beach Country Estates, along the northern boundary of Palm Beach Gardens.Its a library built with love.A year ago, shortly af

28、ter Janey Henriksen saw a Brian Williams report about the Little Free Library organization, a Wisconsin-based nonprofit that aims to promote literacy and build asenseof community in a neighborhood by making books freely available, she announced to her family of four, “Thats what were going to do for

29、 ourspringbreak！”Son Austin, now a 10th-grader, didnt see the point of building a library that resembles a mailbox. But Janey insisted, and husband Peter unwillingly got to work. The 51-year-old owner of a ship supplycompanymodified a small wooden house that hed built years earlier for daughter Abbi

30、es toy horses, and made a door of glass.After adding the librarys final touches (装点), the family hung a signboard on the front, instructing users to “take a book, return a book，” and making the Henriksen library, now one of several hundred like it nationwide and among more than 2，500 in the world, t

31、heonlyLittle Free Library in Palm Beach County.They stocked it with 20 or so books theyd already read, a mix ofsciencefiction, reference titles, novels and kids favorites. “I told them, keep in mind that you might not see it again，” said Janey, a stay-at-home mom.Since then, the collection keeps rep

32、lenishing (补充) itself, thanks to ongoing donationsfromborrowers. The library now gets an average of five visits a day.The projectsbestpayoff, says Peter, are the thank-you notes left behind. “We had no idea in the beginning that it would be so popular.”26.In what way is the library “pedestrian-frien

33、dly”?A. It owns ayellowroof.B. It stands near a sidewalk.C. It protects book lovers from the sun.D. It uses palm-tree stickers as decorations.27.Janey got the idea to build a libraryfrom_A. a visit to Brian WilliamsB. aspringbreak with her familyC. a book sent by one of her neighborsD. a report on a

34、 Wisconsin-based organization28.The library was built _A. by a ship supplycompanyB. on the basis of toy horsesC. like a mailboxD. with glass29.What can we infer about the signboard?A. It was made by a user of the library.B. It marked a final touch to the library.C. It aimed at making the library las

35、t long.D. It indicated the library was a family property.30. The passage tells us that the users _.A. donate books to the libraryB. get paid to collect books for the libraryC. receive thank-you notes for using the libraryD. visit the library over 5 times on average daily笫二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 根据短文内容，

36、从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。（如需选G，请在答题卡上同时涂AB) Tips for Cooking on a Tight ScheduleFrom my experience, there are three main reasons why people dont cook more often :ability , money , and time. _31_ .Money is a topic Ill save for another day .So today I want to give you some wisdom about how to

37、 make the most of the time you spent in the kitchen .Here are three tips for great cooking on a tight schedule : Think ahead .The moments when I think cooking is a pain are when Im already hungry and theres nothing ready to eat .So think ahead of the coming week .When will you have time to cook ?Do

38、you have the right materials already ? _32_Make your time worth it .When you do find time to cook a meal , make the most of it and save yourself time later on .Are you making one loaf of bread ? _33_.It takes around the same amount of time to make more of something .So save yourself the effort for f

39、uture meal ._34_ This may surprise you , but one of the best tools for making cooking worth your time is experimentation .It gives you the chance to hit upon new ideas and recipes that can work well with your appetite and schedule. The more you learn and the more you try, the more ability you have t

40、o take control of your food and your schedule.Hopefully that gives you a good start. _35_ And dont let a busy schedule discourage you from making some great changes in the way you eat and live!A. Try new things.B. Ability is easily improved.C. Make three or four instead.D. Understand your food bette

41、r.E. Cooking is a burden for many people.F. Let cooking and living simply be a joy rather than a burden.G. A little time planning ahead can save a lot of work later on.第三部分 综合知识应用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完型填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 30 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Michael Greenberg is a very popular N

42、ew Yorker. He is not famous in sports or the arts, but people in the streets _36_him, especially those who are _37_ For those people, he is Gloves Greenberg. How did he get that _38_ ? He looks like any other businessman, wearing a suit and carrying a briefcase (公文箱). But hes _39_ . His briefcase al

43、ways has some gloves. In winter, Mr. Greenberg does not _40_like other New Yorkers, who look at the sidewalk and _41_ the street. He looks around at _42_ . He stops when he _43_ someone with no gloves. He gives them a pair and then he _44_ , looking for more people with cold _45_ . On winter days, M

44、r. Greenberg _46_gloves. During the rest of the year, he _47_ gloves. People who have heard about him _48_ him gloves, and he has many in his apartment. Mr. Greenberg _49_ doing this 21 years ago. Now, many poor New Yorkers know him and _50_ his behavior. But people who dont know him are sometimes _

45、51_ him. They dont realize that he just wants to make them _52_ . It runs in the_53_ . Michaels father always helped the poor as he believed it made everyone happier. Michael Greenberg feels the _54_ . A pair of gloves may be a _55_ thing, but it can make a big difference in winter.36A. know aboutB.

46、 learn fromC. cheer forD. look after37A. oldB. busyC. kindD. poor38A. jobB. nameC. chanceD. message39A. calmB. differentC. crazyD. curious40A. actB. soundC. feelD. dress41A. cross overB. drive alongC. hurry downD. keep off42A. carsB. peopleC. street numbersD. traffic lights43A. helpsB .choosesC. gre

47、etsD. sees44A. holds upB. hangs outC. moves onD. turns around45A. handsB. earsC. facesD. eyes46A. searches forB. stores upC. gives awayD. puts on47A. borrowsB. sellsC. returnsD. buys48A. callB. sendC. lendD. show49A. delayedB. rememberedC. beganD. enjoyed50A. understandB. dislikeC. studyD. excuse51A

48、. sorry forB. satisfied withC. proud ofD. surprised by52A. smartB. richC. specialD. happy53A. cityB. familyC. neighborhoodD. company54A. honorB. painC. sameD. cold55A. smallB. usefulC. delightfulD. comforting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

49、答题卷相应位置上。Parents are busy people. If they are working, they are usually not at home_56_ their children returnfrom school. Sometimes it is necessary for a parent to write_57_ after-school note for their children.They sometimes put the note on the kitchen table, the refrigerator, _58_ another place wh

50、ere their children are sure _59_( find) it. A note is often a_60_(good) way to talk with a child than using the telephone. For one thing,parents have time to think about_61_ they want to say before they write. _62_another, the notelists all the information in one place. It is easy to read again and

51、again. People often forget all the details that_63_ hear in a telephone call. _64_ (final), cell phones can _65_ (turn) off or telephone calls can not be answered. For these reasons, after-school notes are very popular with parents.第四部分 基础知识运用（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）请根据字面提示与句意，用必修1-2中所学新和词短语的适当形式将句子补充完整。

52、注意每空一词，并将答案填写在答题卷标号为66-80的相应位置上。65. The rubbish should be sorted out for _.（循环）66. _（lack）experience made him fail in the job.67. I often have my operating system of my computer _（更新）once a month.68. 在助手的帮助下，他有了很大的进步。He made great progress with the _ of the_ . （assist）69. They _ （递交）their reports to

53、 the manager yesterday.70. We are kept _（inform）of what is happening in the world by reading newspaper and watching television.71. -Whats your _of the directors film? -Fantastic! It cant be more _ and brought us a wonderful experience. （impress）72. I am very s _（doubtful）about the results of the sur

54、vey.73. He had no difficulty in _ （适应）to the conditions of the new school.74. When she heard the news, there appeared a d_（开心的）smile on her face.75. Tom thought I did that d_（on purpose），just to annoy him.76.孩子们不应该受到谴责。（blame）The children _ _ _ _.77. _ _（被控告）stealing the mobile phone in the office ,

55、she found that all her friends had deserted her. 78. She opened the door quietly _ _ _ _disturb the sleeping boy.（以便不）79. 万一遇到紧急情况，你可以击碎玻璃逃跑。_ _ _emergency，you can break the glass and press the button.80. He knew what had happened when he returned home.Only when he returned home _ _ _ what had happe

56、ned. 第五部分 写作（共两节，满分30分）第一节 短文改错（共 10 小题；每小题 1分，共 10 分）下面短文中有10处语言错误。请在有错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(),并在其下面写出该加的词。删除:把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改:在错的词下画一横线,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 Jeremy and Alice,Although weve been delighted to have you as neighbors, were hoping to se

57、ttle something that bothers to us. In a word, your dogCleo.Weve called several time about Cleos early morning barking. It is difficult to understanding why she barks every minute shes outside. The early morning barking have been disturbing us as we are often up all night with our baby. Beside, Cleo

58、tends to bark a average of six hours a day. This morning she starts barking even before 5 oclock. That is too much for us, considering how closely the houses are. We appreciate our apologies and goodwill, but we hope that you can figure a good way of settling the matter. Sincerely yours, Jack and Ro

59、se第二节 书面表达（满分 25 分）假定你是李华，你所喜爱的Global Mirror周报创刊五周年之际征集读者意见请你依据以下内容给主编写封信，内容主要包括： 1说明你是该报的忠实读者 2赞赏该报优点： 1)兼顾国内外新闻 2)介绍名人成功故事 3提出建议：刊登指导英语学习的文章注意： 1词数120左右，开头语己为你写好； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Editor-in-Chief, Congratulations on the 5th anniversary of Global Mirror! _ _Sincerely yours, Li Hua揭阳一中20152016

60、学年度第一学期高二级（95届）英语科期中考试考试参考答案第一部分 听力理解（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）1-5BABAB 6-10 CBCBC 11-15 BBCBC第二部分阅读（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）16-20.CBDBA 21-25 ACDBC 26-30BDCCA 31-35 BGCAF第三部分综合知识应用（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）36-55 ADBBA CBDCA CDBCA DDBCA第二节 语法填空 (共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)56.when/ after 57. an 58. or 59.t

61、o find 60. better 61. what 62. For 63. they 64. Finally 65. be turned第四部分 基础知识运用（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）65.recycling 66. Lacking 67. updated 68. assistance; assistant 69. submitted 70. informed 71. impression; impressive 72. skeptical 73. adjusting74. delighted 75. deliberately 76. were/are not to blame

62、77. Accused of 78. So as not to 79. In case of 80. did he know第五部分写作（共两节，满分30分）第一节 短文改错（共 10 小题；每小题 1分，共 10 分）81去掉us前面的to82. time改为times83. understanding改为understand84. have改为has85. beside改为beside86. bark后面的a改为an87. starts改为started88. closely改为close89. our改为your90. figure后面加out第二节 书面表达（满分 25 分）Dear

63、Editor-in-Chief, Congratulations on the 5th anniversary of Global Mirror! Im a regular reader of your newspaper. I like it very much mainly for the following two reasons. First, it covers both national and international news so that, by simply turning the pages, I can learn about all important thing

64、s that have happened during the week. Equally attractive are the success stories of world-famous people, which help me understand how a person can work hard to make the world a better place. As a young student, I suggest that Global Mirror carry articles to guide us in our English learning , and I hope that it will become even more popular.Sincerely yours,Li Hua