河北省广平县第一中学2015-2016学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题（A卷） WORD版含答案.doc

1、河北省广平一中20152016学年第一学期高二年期中考试英语试卷第卷第一部分：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。例：How much is the shirt? A. 19.15. B. 9.15. C. 9.18. 答案是B。1. Whats wrong with the mans watch? A. It goes slowly. B. It goes too

2、 fast. C. It doesnt work sometimes. 2. When will the speakers meet? A. At 2:00. B. At 4:00. C. At 6:00. 3. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Neighbors. B. Teacher and student. C. Classmates. 4. What will the woman do? A. Give Tom some medicine. B. Take Toms temperature. C. Have a loo

3、k at Toms mouth. 5. Why did the woman make Mr. Jones angry? A. She asked the answered question again. B. She didnt finish her work in 20 minutes. C. She asked the same question three times. 第二节(共15小题；每小题15分，满分225分) 听下面5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。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5

4、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。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. How many people are eating out tonight? A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. 7. Why would the mans wife prefer a seat by the window? A. She loves the fresh air. B. She likes to enjoy the night view. C. Its the non-smoking area. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Where is the

5、woman probably speaking? A. In a changing room. B. At a school caf. C. At an information center. 9. What sport would the man like to play? A. Basketball. B. Tennis. C. Football. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What are the speakers going to do tonight?A. See a movie. B. Have a meeting. C. Attend a party. 14.

6、What kind of food does the woman prefer?A. Chinese food. B. Mexican food. C. American food. 15. How are the speakers going there?A. By bus. B. By bike. C. By subway. 16. What do we know about Tina?A. She lives in the city. B. She is a humorous and nice girl. C. She and the woman went to the same sch

7、ool. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. How did the first man feel when he was invited to the party?A. Excited. B. Confident. C. Worried. 18. What advice did his friend give him? A. Dont drink too much. B. Just follow his example. C. Dont make a fool of himself by asking silly questions. 19. Why did the first m

8、an lose control of himself by the end of the party? A. He had drunk too much. B. he was too pleased with himself. C. He couldnt stand the uncomfortable silence. 20. What can be inferred about the second man? A. He knew more about Shakespeare than the first man did. B. he knows nothing about Shakespe

9、are like the first man. C. He was very humorous. 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）阅读下面短文，从短文所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 AMr. Brown worked in a factory of a small town. He had been there for twenty years before one day he was sent to the capital for important business. He

10、 was quite excited because he had never been there before. Before he set off, he asked his wife and three daughters if they wanted him to buy something for them in Lon-don. Mrs. Brown began to think it over and then she said she wished her husband would be able to buy a nice umbrella for her, and so

11、 did their three daughters. As he was afraid he would forget it, he drew an umbrella on his hand. To his regret, he lost it at the station.On the train Mr. Brown sat opposite to an old woman. The womans umbrella was so nice that he carefully looked at it and said to himself not to forget to buy a fe

12、w umbrellas like it. When the train arrived at the station in London, he said good-bye to the old woman, took his bag and her umbrella and was going to get off.“Wait a minute, sir,” shouted the old woman. “Thats my umbrella!”Now Mr. Brown noticed that he had taken her umbrella. His face turned red a

13、t once and said in a hurry,“Oh, Im very sorry, Madam! I didnt mean it!”Seven days later Mr. Brown left the capital. To his surprise, he met the old woman and sat opposite to her again. Looking at the four umbrellas, the old woman was satisfied with herself. “It seems that I had a better result than

14、the other four women.” She thought.21. We can learn from the passage that Mr. Brown was _.A. a conductor B. a worker C. a thief D. an umbrella maker22. The underlined word “it” in the first paragraph refers to _.A. his ticket B. his bag C. his drawing D. his umbrella23. When looking at Mr. Brown wit

15、h four umbrellas, the woman felt _.A. surprised B. angry C. fortunate D. sad24. How did Mr. Brown get the four umbrellas?A. He picked them on the train. B. He brought them from his small town. C. He stole them from four women.D. He bought them in London. BEvery year thousands of young people in Engl

16、and finish school and then take a year off before they start work or go to university. Some young people go to other countries and work as volunteers (志愿者). Volunteers give their time to help people. For example, they work in schools or hospitals, or they do something helpful for the environment. Pa

17、uline Jones, 18, lives in Cardiff, Wales. Next year she wants to go to university to study Chinese, but now shes living in Belize. Pauline says, “Im working with other people here to save the coral reefs (珊瑚礁) in the sea near Belize. The reefs here are beautiful, but if the sea water is very pollute

18、d (污染), the coral dies. Im helping to do research on the coral and the fish that live around the reefs. All over the world, coral reefs are dying. We need to do something about the problem before its too late.” “Im staying with a family here and I help do some housework. I dont get any money, but th

19、ats OK. I love my work here, and Im learning a lot about the people of Belizeand myself! When I finish my work, I want to stay here for another three months. I want to travel around Belize and Central America.”25. Some young people from England _ after they finish school. A. go to university abroad

20、B. spend one year abroad as volunteers C. go to work for money D. start work in schools or hospitals26. From the passage, we know that the coral reefs _. A. will die because of the pollution B. are not as beautiful as before C. cannot live without fish in the sea D. will probably be sold for money27

21、. Pauline Jones wants to after she finishes her work as a volunteer. A. stay there for another year B. go back home to start work C. learn about the people home D. travel around Central America CMatt and his wife lived in the country. Matt was very stingy and never wanted to spend a penny. One day a

22、 fair came to the nearby town. “Lets go to the fair, Matt,” his wife said, “We havent been anywhere for a long time.”Matt thought about this for a while. He knew he would have to spend money at the fair. At last he said, “All right, but Im not going to spend much money. Well look at things, but we w

23、ont buy anything.”They went to the fair and looked at all the things to buy. Matts wife wanted to buy a hat only costing $28, but was refused. Later on, a comb of $5 attracted her attention, but he would not let her spend any money.Then, in a nearby field, they saw a small airplane.“Fun flight!” the

24、 notice said, “$10 for 10 minutes.”Matt had never been in an airplane and he wanted to go on a fun flight. However, he didnt want to pay for his wife either. “Ive only got $10,” he told the pilot. “Can my wife come with me for free?” The pilot wasnt selling many tickets, so he said, “Ill make a barg

25、ain with you. If your wife doesnt scream, she can have a free flight.”Matt agreed, and got into the small airplane with his wife.The pilot took off and made his airplane do all kinds of things. At one moment it was flying upside down.When the plane landed, the pilot said, “O.K, your wife didnt make

26、a sound. She can have her ride free.” “Thank you,” Matt said, “it wasnt easy for her, you know, especially when she fell out.”28. The underlined word “stingy” in Para.1 has the closest meaning with _. A. not honest to people B. not kind to othersC. not wanting to spend money D. not wanting to save m

27、oney 29. How much did they spend at the fair? A. $5. B. $10. C. $28. D. $43.30. What did Matts wife do when flying? A. She screamed all the time. B. She dropped off the plane. C. She quarreled with her husband. D. She lost all her money.31. The passage is intended to _. A. teach readers a lesson B.

28、attract the tourists C. describe an experience D. make readers laugh DWhen you visit America, you will see the word Motel on signs and notice boards. It is made up of “motor” and “hotel” and it is really a hotel for people who arrive by car (how-ever, you dont need a car to stay at one). You have to

29、 pay when you arrive for your room, which usually has a bath. Meals are not provided, but there will certainly be a cafeteria (自助餐馆). Americans eat a lot of salads and sandwiches. Along the main roads there are a lot of motels. Each tries to offer more than next. Some provide television in every bed

30、room; others have swimming pools; and so on. Motels are especially useful when you are in the country, far from a town or city. You will also find them in the big National Parks. In these great National Parks, you may meet guests you dont expect to see. An American friend told me a little story. In

31、the middle of a moonless night she heard strange noises outside her motel window in the Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. Thinking it might be a thief, she jumped out of bed, opened the door and crept towards a dark shadow. As she got close, she saw the thief. She was dreadfully frightened: it w

32、asnt a human thief it was a big black bear. The bear was turning over some empty tins with its paw, looking for tasty bits of food. My friend decided to leave that particular thief alone! There are also, of course, places called “rooming houses”, where they receive lodgers (房客). You will see such si

33、gns as Tourists or Rooms Rent, and you could try one of these. A word of warning looking for a room in New York during the tourist season is like looking for gold on the moon!32. Which of the following is TRUE about motels?A. You can only find motels in the big National Parks.B. They are free for pe

34、ople who arrive by car.C. If you want to stay at a motel, you must have a car.D. The word “motel” is formed by two words.33. The underlined word “crept” in the second paragraph probably means “_”.A. moved slowly B. rushed outC. threw away D. ran fast 34. The second paragraph mainly tells us _.A. an

35、interesting story B. the experience of the authors friendC. we may meet animals in the National Parks D. bears usually look for food at night35. From the last paragraph, we can learn that in New York during the tourist season _.A. it is difficult to find a room there B. tourists can have a sweet dre

36、am there C. tourists can find gold there D. there is warning for tourists to New York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。The life has been full of challenges and obstacles. However, life is not about the smartest person or the strongest person, or even the richest person. R

37、ather, life is about having the persistence to “Never Give Up”, even when you feel that giving up is the only choice. The world is waiting on your gifts.Life Wont Be The Same Without You: You are important to this world and believe it or not, someone is waiting on you to bloom to enrich their lives.

38、 Yeah, I know youre saying that nobody cares about you, but trust me, somebody does. 36 !What If You Win: You may feel that life is constantly challenging you and you cant take it anymore. 37 . But here is a thought, what if you win the next fight or what if you overcome the next obstacle? You will

39、never know if you give up! 38 : When an Olympic runner is in a race, he or she is focusing on one thingthe finish line. You have to focus on the big picture-not just where you are right now, focus on where you want to be. Make an agreement with your mind and your mouth, that you “Wont” give up, you

40、“Wont” be another statisticyou “Wont” be a failure.Life Isnt No Crystal Stair: One of my favorite poems is called “Crystal Stair” written by Langston Hughes. In that poem, a mother tells her son that “life isnt no crystal stair”. 39 . It has cracks and rough spots, but the final end is victory- but

41、only to those who stood their ground and rode the course.There Is a Rainbow After Every Storm: 40 . There is a rainbow on the other side of your situation. Stay strong, stay focused and never give up!A. You may want to give up right nowB. In other words, life is toughC. Focus On The FutureD. To give

42、 up is to live a meaningless lifeE. You are too important to the world to just give upF. You will regret in the future if you give up soonG. Whatever you are facing, you can make it through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，短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A

43、passenger told an air hostess that he needed a cup of water to take his medicine when the plane just took off. She told him that she would 41 the water in ten minutes. Thirty minutes later, when the passengers ring for 42 sounded, the air hostess realized it at once. She was kept so 43 that she forg

44、ot to deliver him the 44 . As a result, the passenger was 45 to take his medicine. She hurried over to him 46 a cup of water, but he 47 it. In the following hours on the 48 , each time the air hostess passed by the 49 , she would ask him with a 50 whether he needed helpornot. But the passenger 51 pa

45、id attention to her words. When he was going to get 52 the plane, the passenger asked the air hostess to 53 him the passengers booklet(意见簿). She was very 54 . She knew that he would write down 55 words, which might result in the loss of her job. 56 with a smile she handed it to him. Off the plane, s

46、he 57 the booklet, and cracked a smile, 58 the passenger put it, “On the flight, you asked me whether I need helpornot for twelve times 59 . How can I refuse your twelve sincere smiles?” Thats 60 ! Who can refuse your twelve sincere smiles from a person? 42Atake Bbring Ccarry Dhold42Afood Bdrink Cse

47、rvice Dmedicine43Atired Bsilent Ccalm Dbusy44Awater Bhelp Cmilk Dwarning45Aheld on Bheld up Cheld out Dheld down46Afor Babout Cwith Din47Arefused Baccepted Cliked Dhated48Aseat Bair Cfloor Dflight49Acustomer Bpassenger Cguest D. visitor 50Aglance Blook Csmile Dcry51Anever Boften Calways Dseldom52Aon

48、 Bto Coff Dfrom53Ahand Btake Cthrow Dlend54Aglad Bangry Ccurious Dsad55Aimportant Bsharp Cpolite Dnice56ASo BBecause CAnd DBut57Ahid Btore Copened Dclosed58Aif Bfor Cafter Dwhen59Ain all Babove all Cor else Dor so60Awrong Bwonderful Cimpossible Dright第卷第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第二节（共小题；每小题.分，满分分）阅读下面材料，

49、在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Jonny: Hey! Im just practicing Tai Chi(太极). Would you like to join me?Peter: I know nothing about it. Is it difficult?Jonny: It seems easy, but you need a lot of practice. You just follow me like this.Peter: OK. Dont laugh 61 me. I may look funny.Jonny: Bend your knees

50、 slightly and reach out your arms like tree branches, naturally and 62 (soft). Try to keep your body straight. Move slowly, then be sure to keep your balance and dont let your body shake.Peter: I cannot control my body well. My legs become 63 (pain).Jonny: Keep 64 (hold) your position for a while. I

51、t helps develop your strength and flexibility. Raise your leg and let 65 stay in the air for seconds.Peter: I feel my legs shaking. I cannot do this any longer.Jonny: Be patient! Tai Chi 66 (call) “shadow boxing” in English. It asks you to act like water: to be flexible as well 67 strong. In real co

52、mpetition, a Tai Chi master borrows the strength of the competitor and uses this energy to fight back. The 68 (hard) you try to beat him, the more likely you will get hit. He controls you!Peter: Unbelievable! Oh., 69 you dont mind, Ill stop and take a deep 70 .第四部分：写作（共两节，满分分）第一节：短文改错 (共10小题；每小题1分，满

53、分l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l0处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅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l0处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。I will cost this summer holiday in the countryside. Although the city is modern, but there are still som

54、e problems, such as air pollution and noisy. In the countryside I can enjoy a comfortable and quietly life . Where， the air is fresh and the water is clean. Trees are green and birds are singing. I can go boating, fishing and swimming in the lake. I can also climb the hills. Both of these will inter

55、esting and good for your health. Above all, I can learn more about the nature. So I want to go to the countryside for a change. Now, I am looking forward to leave. 第二节 书面表达(满分25分)假设你是班长李华，请按下列要求，用英语写个口头通知以便向学生们宣布。通知必须包括以下内容：1. 1.) 事由：美国学生来校参观 2.) 参观时间：7月15日上午3.) 参观人数：约50名学生 4.) 活动安排：1. 8:30在校门口欢迎2.

56、参观校园3. 在会议室进行英语学习方面的交流4. 合影留念5.) 有意参加此活动的同学请于7月14日前到学生会处报名要求： 1) 写成意思连贯、语句通顺的短文，可以适当调整内容的顺序和增加细节，使其 连贯完整。开头、结尾已给出。 2）词数：100左右 3）参考词汇： 报名: sign up (for sth.) 会议室: conference room 校园: campus 学生会: the Student UnionBoys and girls, may I have your attention please? I have an announcement to make._ Thats

57、all. Thanks for your attention.广平一中2015-2016学年第一学期高二期中考试英语答案一听力：15 CACBA 610 ABCBA 1115 CAABC 1620 BCBAB二阅读理解2125BCCDB 2630ADCBB 3135DDACA 36-40 EACBG三 完形填空：41-45 BCDAB 46-50CADBC 51-55ACADB 56-60DCBAD四语法填空61. at 62. softly 63. painful 64. holding 65. it 66. is called 67. as 68. harder 69. if 70. br

58、eath 五、短文改错：1.cost 改为 spend 2.去掉but 3. noisy 改为noise 4. quietly改为 quiet 5. Where 改为 There 6.both 改为 all 7. will后加 be 8. your 改为 my 9. 去掉nature前的the 10. leave改为leaving六、作文：One possible version Boys and girls, may I have your attention please? I have an announcement to make. About fifty American stude

59、nts will come to visit our school on the morning of July 15th. Well welcome them at the school gate at 8:30 and then have a series of activities. The arrangements are as follows: Firstly, well show them around the campus. And then, a meeting will be held at the conference room, where we can communic

60、ate with them and discuss about how to learn English well. Last, well take photos together to memorize this special occasion. Those who want to take part please sign up at the Student Union before July 14th. Thats all. Thanks for your attention.听力原稿：Text 1W: Good morning, sir. Can I help you?M: Coul

61、d you please look at my watch? Sometimes it doesnt work. Text 2W: Would it be convenient to see you today?M: Yes. My office hours are two to four. W: Then Ill come at two. M: OK. See you then. Text 3W: Congratulations, Tom! Our teacher said that you had done the best in the English test in our class

62、. M: Really? Do you know what my score is? Are you still one of the best in our class?Text 4W: Tom, are you feeling any better?M: Yes, thank you. W: Ok. Now open your mouth and let me take your temperature. Text 5W: I dont understand why Mr. Jones got angry with me when I asked him that question in

63、class this morning. M: Really? You were the third student to ask him the same question in twenty minutes. Text 6W: Good evening, madam and sir. Do you have a reservation?M: Oh, Im afraid not. W: All right. How many, please?M: A table for two, please. W: Would you please come with me?. . . How about

64、this one, sir?M: Its OK. But wed prefer a table by the window. My wife loves the night view of Shanghai. W: Im sorry. This is the only available table I can give you at the moment. The tables by the window are all occupied. M: Well, It doesnt matter. Well take this one. W: Well, then, its yours. Tak

65、e a seat, please. M: Thank you. W: Here is the menu. Please take your time. The waiter will be with you in a moment. Text 7 W: Hello. Queen Sports Center. Helen speaking. M: Hello. My name is Albert Swift and Id like some information please. Are you open on the weekend?W: Yes. All day, Saturday and

66、Sunday. But were closed on Monday. M: Can I swim in the afternoon?W: Between 3 and 5 oclock. A school uses the pool from 1:00 till 3:00 and then at 5:00 theres a beginners class. M: Ok. Id like to play tennis, too. Is that possible?W: Yes, we also have basketball and football, and after you swim, tr

67、y the caf upstairs. Its near the changing room. Text 8M: Grace! How are you? How long has it been?W: Oh, since last May, I think. And how are you doing?M: Fine, fine. Ive been busy on the weekends working on my MBA. W: Wonderful, Keep it up. M: Thanks, I will. And how are things at Tokai?W: Fine. Sa

68、les are up eighteen percent over last year and the boss is thinking about opening up another store in San Diego. M: Ah, thats kind of what I wanted to talk to you about. But first , are you hungry?W: A little, do you want to get something to eat?M: Well, they have great steaks here. And I thought we

69、d talk a little bit over dinner, and afterwards, talk business over drinks. W: Thats a great idea!Text 9M: So, Jane, where are we meeting these friends of yours tonight?W: OH, didnt I tell you? Were going to see a movie. M: Yeah? What movie?W: Im not sure. I know its one of those action movies. M: O

70、h, no. Cant we see a romantic movie? Action movies are too violent and stupid. W: I know, but my friends really want to see this one. M: Ok, then what about dinner? Should we take them out for some Chinese food?W: Id prefer Mexican. Im not too good with chopsticks. M: All right. I wouldnt want you t

71、o spill food on yourself in front of your old friends. W: Theyre not just my old friends. You know one of them. Tina. M: Yeah, We live in the same town and we went to the same school. W: Shes beautiful and funny. I like her very much. M: Yes, she is a nice girl. Are we taking the bus?W: No, the subw

72、ay is faster. Did I tell you we have to be there in 30 minutes?Text 10Two businessmen were invited to dinner at the home of a college professor. One of the men had not had much education and was worried that he might make a fool of himself, but his friend said, “Dont worry. Just do what I do, and do

73、nt talk about anything you dont really understand. ”The first man managed to get through the dinner successfully, but by the end of the evening he had had a lot to drink, and he began to get careless. A guest asked him whether he liked Shakespeare, and he answered confidently, “its very pleasant, bu

74、t I prefer Coca-Cola. ” There was an uncomfortable silence in the room, and soon people began to leave. When the two friends were out of the house, the second man said to his friend, “You certainly made a fool of yourself by making that silly remark about Coca-Cola. ”“What do you mean?” asked the other man. “What was wrong with it?”“Everyone knows that Shakespeare isnt a drink, ” his friend replied. “Its a kind of cheese. ”