河北省承德市第八中学2014_2015学年高二英语下学期第二次阶段考试试题.doc

1、20142015高二年级下学期第二次阶段考试英语试题 本试卷分为第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题）两部分。满分150分，考试时间90分钟。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，回答第15小题。1.When did the plane leave?A. At 11:05. B. At 11:15. C. At 11:25.2.How did Charles travel in China?A. By bus. B. By car. C. By train.3.What does the man advise the woman to

2、 do?A. Get a good job. B. Do better in her job. C. Change her job.4.Where does the conversation probably take place?A. On the phone B. At a restaurant. C. In a supermarket.5.What can you learn from the conversation?A. The plane was slightly damaged. B. David was not killed in the air-crash.C. David

3、lost his life in the air-crash.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听第6段材料，回答第67小题。6.Why does the man phone the woman?A. To ask for information. B. To invite her to a match. C. To offer help.7.Which shows the right way for the man to go to the stadium?8.What does the woman think of the stadium?A. Its difficult

4、 to find. B. Its very far. C. It will be full.听第7段材料，回答第911小题。9.How many stories did the man tell the woman?A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.10.What happened to the robber at last?A. He was killed. B. He was caught. C. He ran away.11.Why did the man in the last story get in through the chimney?A. He though

5、t it interesting. B. He got mad. C. He was locked out of his house.听第8段材料，回答第1214小题。12.What kind of food is the man ordering?A. Common Japanese food. B. Typical Japanese food. C. Typical Chinese food.13.How many guests will the man treat?A. About five. B. Less than five. C. About ten.14.Which price

6、does the man choose?A. $100. B.$500. C. Not A or B.听第9段材料，回答第1517小题。15.What is the woman going to do?A. Attend a party. B. Take a holiday. C. Go on a business trip.16.When does the woman plan to arrive?A. Late Friday. B. Midday Saturday. C. Saturday night.17.What is the weather like in the town duri

7、ng the day?A. Cold. B. Wet. C. Warm.听第10段材料，回答第1820小题。18.What is the talk mainly about?A. The entertainment awards. B. The Nobel Prizes. C. Peoples Choice Awards.19.In some peoples opinion, what draws more attention in the ceremonies?A. What the winners say. B. What the winners wear. C. What the win

8、ners show.20.What can we learn about the speaker?A. She is interested in pre-show. B. She is not interested in all the award shows.C. She is interested in what the stars will say.第二部分 阅读理解（共15小题。每小题2分，满分30分）第一节：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。AWhat to do this weekend in LondonBeach Ca

9、mpWalpole Park, Mattock Lane, Ealing, W5 (020 8579 5436), today and tomorrow (and until Thurs)，midday6 pm, children 5, adults free.Spend a day at the seaside without having to travel out of London. This childrens event is part of Ealings Summer Festival, and theres the added bonus that, if it rains,

10、 you dont have to pack up and go home either, as the “beach” will be in a weatherproof tent.The Blue Peter ExperienceBBC Experience, Broadcasting House, Portland Place, W1 (0870 603 0304), today and tomorrow,10 am6 pm, adults 7.50, children 4.95.The show may be over for the summer but now, with this

11、 new exhibition, young fans can find out about life behind the scenes on the longrunning childrens programme. Theres the chance to have a go at presenting the show, watch clips of some of the funniest moments, as well as discovering endless fascinating facts about the programme.Out of AsiaVictoria E

12、mbankmen Garden, Villiers St, WC2 (020 7375 0441), today and tomorrow, 2 pm6 pm, free.This family event celebrates the music, dance and drama of India, China and Bangladesh. For more free entertainment, head across the bridge to the National Theatre, which has a programme of outdoor events today. Th

13、eres Woza Africa a truly outstanding lineup of African music, dance and activities tomorrow.Childrens FestivalCardiff Castle, Cardiff (02920 394040), today, 10：30 am5pm, tickets 2 (underthrees free)Its that time of year again, when the green of Cardiff Castle is turned into a childrens wonderland. T

14、his year, theres an environmental theme, so there are big junk sculptures and a lifesize whale, as well as clowns, mazes, workshops and videos.Firework FantasiaCannon Hill Park, Birmingham (0121 464 2000), tonight, 7 pm, adults 5, children 3 (prebooked group ticket 10)Pack your picnic basket for an

15、evening music in one of Birminghams loveliest parks.The concert by the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra will end with a fireworks display.21. If people want to feel the joy of summer beach, they can go to _.A. Walpole Park B. Cardiff Castle C. Cannon Hill Park D. Victoria Embankmen Garden22. If

16、 a family of two adults and two children go to enjoy the Blue Peter Experience, how much should they pay?A. 15.00. B. 16.00. C. 24.90. D. 10.00.23. What do all the events mentioned in the text have in common?A. They are all intended for Londoners. B. They are all suitable for children.C. They are al

17、l held indoors. D. They all last two days.BMy father and I were very close. I loved pleasing him, and he was always proud of my success. If I won a spelling contest at school, he was on top of the world. Later in life whenever I got a promotion(提升), Id call my father right away and hed rush out to t

18、ell all his friends. In 1970, when I was named President of the Ford Motor Company, I dont know which of us was more excited.Like many native Italians, my parents were very open with their feelings and their love not only at home, but also in public. Most of my friends would never hug their fathers.

19、 But I hugged and kissed my dad at every opportunity nothing could have felt more natural.He was a curious man who was always trying new things. He was the first person in Allentown to buy a motorcycle. Unfortunately, my father and his motorcycle didnt get along too well. He fell off it so often tha

20、t he got rid of it just a month after buying it. As a result, he never again trusted any vehicle with less than four wheels.Because of that motorcycle, I wasnt allowed to have a bicycle when I was growing up. Whenever I wanted to ride a bike, I had to borrow one from a friend. On the other hand, my

21、father let me drive a car as soon as I turned sixteen. 24. When I won a contest at school, my father would _ .A. get very surprised at it B. tell all his friend about itC. feel most happy over it C. be much more excited than I25. Which of the following statement shows that my father was a curious ma

22、n?A. He was the first person in town to buy a motorcycle. B. I wasnt allowed to have a car when I was growing up.C. He was always proud of my success. D. He was very open with his feelings and his love.26. My father trusted no vehicle with less than four wheels because _.A. he did not like the way I

23、 always borrowed bicycles from friends B. he thought that cars were faster than motorcyclesC. he liked every new model made by the Ford Motor company D. he had trouble in riding his motorcycle 27. The writer of the passage is mainly trying to tell us_.A. his father always shared his joy when he was

24、at school B. the father and son were close to each other all the time C. Italians are far more open with their feelings and their love D. why he did not have a bicycle when he was growing up CJustinandMarywokeupearly,eventhoughtheywereonavacationattheiruncleslakehouse.Thenightbefore,UncleThomastoldt

25、hemabouttheFoggyFigurethatlivedinthelake.JustinandMarydecid-edtoseeitbeforetheirvacationended.Isitfoggyoutside?Maryasked,asJustinlookedoutthewindow. Yes!Letsgo!saidJustin.Itwasonly5:00a.m.,soeveryoneelseinthehousewasstillasleep.MaryandJustincametotheboatdock(码头).Theysawthickfogoverthelake. Doyouseea

26、nything?askedMary. “Nothing. Do you think Uncle Thomas was just trying to scare us with that story?”Mary shock her head. “Remember what Uncle Thomas said? The foggy figure haunts(常常出没) the lake. Were on the dock. Maybe thats why we cant see him. The people in the story were in boats”Justin crept(蹑足前

27、进) toward the end of the dock. He could barely see the outline of Uncle Thomass boat. He carefully lowered himself into the boat and then reached for Marys hand.Mary climbed into the boat and sat beside him. She was getting nervous now that they were on the water. “See anything?” They looked around,

28、 and gradually, the fog began to lift. Mary turned around and screamed. “The foggy figure!” It was in the boat with them!Justin and Mary hugged each other in fear, but then they heard a laugh. Justin leaned toward the foggy figure. ”Uncle Thomas?”“I knew that story would get you two out of bed early

29、 enough to take a ride in the boat with me.”Mary sighed, happy there was no foggy figure after all. Justin looked relieved, too.Uncle Thomas laughed. “I packed a breakfast for us.”Mary smiled. She had smelled coffee. And Uncle Thomas had packed cakes for them, too.28. Justin and Mary woke up early b

30、ecause_.A. they wanted to see the foggy figure B. they had to clean the houseC. they had to make breakfastD. they were frightened of Uncle Thomass story29. Justin and Mary finally found the foggy figure_.A. in the water B. in the kitchen C. on the boat dock D. in the Uncle Thomass boat30. Why did Un

31、cle Thomas tell Justin and Mary the story about the foggy figure?A. He wanted to scare them B. he wanted to entertain themC. He wanted them to take a boat ride with him D. he wanted to play a game with them31. Which of the following can best describe Justin and Mary?A. Shy B. Curious C. Smart D. Hum

32、orousDMeet the amazing Eliot Schrefer, and see why were big fans!Scope: Why do you write stories about animals?Eliot: Ive always been excited by animal stories. When I was young, I liked reading about animals because they seemed like they needed help, and they were also voiceless.Scope: Where did yo

33、u get the idea for Animal Distress Calls?Eliot: Many years ago, I had a friend who worked as a doctor at the Bronx Zoo. One evening he invited me to see the zoo after hours. Wandering that quiet, dark zoo was haunting. I was imagining adventures with big wild animals, but only the wolves were awake.

34、 Then he took me into the clinic, where I met a sick bird. That nighttime visit clearly had a big impact on this story.Scope: Why did you leave Josies fate ambiguous in the story Animal Distress Calls?Eliot: So many of us have known a creature, human or nonhuman, whos been suffering. Sometimes every

35、thing gets better, and sometimes it doesnt. That doesnt change the important, compassionate(有同情心的) act of caring. I didnt want the story to become about the outcome of Josies illness. I wanted it to be about the sympathy Josie and Julia share for each other.Scope: Have you had a personal experience

36、with an animal that changed you?Eliot: I had a moment during research for my ape novels when I was staying at a bonobo sanctuary (倭黑猩猩保护区) in Congo. Id have breakfast with Oshwe, a young bonobo who was too little to eat with the rest of the group. Sitting with him for a few hours each morning, I hel

37、ped make sure that he finished his meal and got the nutrition he needed - but it also felt like a gift he was giving me. Oh, I remember thinking, youre spending this precious morning time with me!32. According to the text, Eliot Schrefer is famous _.A. as an animal doctor B. as a volunteer taking ca

38、re ofC. for his social bond with animals D. for his amazing animal stories animals33. While visiting the Bronx Zoo , Eliot schrefer was surprised by _A. the active wolves B. the quiet atmosphereC. his friends behaviour D. the violent wild animals34. Eliot Schrefer left Josies fate ambiguous because_

39、.A. he thought it was not important B. he wanted readers to make a guessC. he wanted to attract readers attention D. he would make it clear in his next story35. What was Eliot Schrefers attitude towards Oshwe?A. Proud B. Frightened C. Appreciative D. Disappointed第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下面短文，从短文

40、后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。 Two men were moose （驼鹿） huntersEvery year they _36 a plane to take them to Canada This year hunting was especially 37 and in a few days just they each 38 a mooseThey radioed for their_39_to come to pick them upWhen the plane arrived, the pilot took on

41、e 40 at the animals and told the hunters they could not take such a 41 load alongBut we spent all 42 hunting for these moose, they protestedAnd besides, the pilot we hired last year wasnt 43 about the mooses weight After much argument, the pilot 44 gave inThe heavy plane was only in the air for a fe

42、w minutes 45 it lost altitude and 46 into the side of a mountainAs the men 47 out of the wreckage （残骸）, one hunter asked, Where are we?His friend answered, About a mile farther than we did last year! They had been 48 a moose into a plane year after year and crashing!Keep doing the same tiling and yo

43、u will keep getting the same 49 It is the case with flying and it is 50 of livingWhat is not working_ 51 for you? A habit you are trying to break? A relationship with a parent or spouse（配偶）or child or friend? What is a 52 of on-going frustration? Getting 53 to that project you keep promising to comp

44、lete? Never having enough money to pay the bills? The truth is, if you keep doing the same things you will keep getting the same outcomesSo, if you dont like the way things are 54 out, something must changeAre you ready to try something 55?36Abought Brented Cborrowed Dboarded37Adifficult Bbad Cbusy

45、Dgood38Aattacked Btook Cbagged Dbought39Afriend Bpilot Cpartner Dtrainer40Alook Bpicture Csight Dview41Alight Btall Cheavy Dfull42Aweek Bmonth Cday Dyear43Apleased Bangry CfrightenedDworried44Afinally Bhardly Cwillingly Dexpected 45Awhile Bsince Cwhen Dthough46Asettled BexplodedCflew Dcrashed47Astru

46、ggled Bfought Cpushed Dwalked48Afilling Bpacking Cloading Dsending49Aeffects Bresults Crewards Dtroubles50Atrue Breal Cright Dsame51Ahard Bwell Cespecially Dfairly52Areason Bbasis Ccause Dkey53Aover Baway Cthrough Daround54Agetting Bturning , Cmaking Drunning55A. different Bbeautiful Cmagic Dinteres

47、ting第四部分（共三节，满分50分） 第一节： 根据上下文的语法结构及所给提示填空，使短文连贯通顺。A famous Hollywood actress said that it was only the friends you can call up at four oclock in the morning that matter. Clearly, she believed friends should never ignore or get tired of 56_ (hear) from you even if they have drawn the curtains and se

48、ttled 57_for the night. But surely there is more to friendship 58_ just being there for you whenever you may need them. The ancient Greek historian said that he didnt need a friend 59_ changed when he changed and nodded when he nodded. “My shadow does that much 60_(well),” said Plutarch. He didnt ju

49、st want a friend to get along 61_ him: he wanted a friend who was prepared to 62_ (agree) with him, too. “Do I not destroy my enemies when I make 63_ friends?” asked Abreham Lincoln, who was President of the United States during its civil war. It seems that Lincoln believed 64_ friend could even be

50、made on purpose in order to make the world a better place. So 65_ does friendship mean to you?20142015高二下学期第二阶段考试英语答题卡 说明：155题的答案涂在机读卡上，其余的答案写在本卡上。第四部分（共三节，满分50分） 第一节：（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 第二节：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

51、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。 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。What Does a Credit Card Bring Us is written by Eillton Henley. Its a brief or excellent article about credit cards. The author explains what credit cards work. And he also points out

52、 the positive and negative aspect for having it. American consumers are mostly likely to use credit cards. However，the use of credit cards are expanding into almost every country in world. The key point making by the author is that users should pay for the amount in full when a bill is sent from the

53、 credit card company. This protected all the advantages and avoids all the disadvantages of using credit cards. 第三节 书面表达（满分25分）人们对于学生网上交友持不同意见，请你用英语写一篇关于学生网上交友的短文，介绍人们的不同观点，并表达自己的看法。赞成的理由反对的理由你的看法1.广交朋友1.浪费时间？2.可自由表达思想2.影响学习或上当受骗注意：1、文章必须包括表中的全部内容；2、词数为120左右；3、参考词汇：网络朋友 online friend（s）, 上当受骗to be c

54、heated _ 高二下学期第二次阶段考试英语参考答案第一部分（1-20每题1.5分，满分30分。）15.ABCBB 610.ABCBB 1115.CCCBB 1620.ACABC第二部分（21-35每题2分）2125 ACBCA 2630 DBADC 3135BDBAC （36-55每题2分）36-40 BDC B A 41-45 CADAC 46-50 DA CB A 51-55 BCDB A 第三部分（满分50分）第一节（每题1.5分，满分15分）56hearing 57down 58than59Who/that60Better 61with62disagree63them 64a 65

55、what第二节（每题1分，满分10分）66. . a brief or excellent . or-and/ but 67. . explains what credit cards. what how68. negative aspect for . aspect aspects 69. . for having it . it- them 70. . are mostly likely . mostly most 71. credit cards are expendingare is 72. every country in world . in the world 73. .key

56、point making . making- made 74. . should pay for the amount . 去掉 for 75. .This protected all .protected protects 第三节（满分25分）Should students make friends on line? Different students have different opinions. Some people say yes. The internet helps make many friends. Chatting on line, student can more f

57、reely express their feelings and opinions. And even get help with their foreign language studies.Others, however, think students should not. They say making friends on line is a waste of time, which should be spent more meaningful on study. Besides, some students easily get cheated on line.In my opi

58、nion, students should place their study, health and safety before other things. As for friendship, we can find it in our classmates and other people around us.本题总分为30分，按4个档次给分。各档次的给分范围和要求：第四档（好）（19-24分）完全完成了试题规定的任务。-虽漏掉1、2个次重点，但覆盖所有主要内容。-应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求。第三档（适当）：（13-18）基本完成了试题规定的任务。-虽漏掉一些内容，但覆盖所有主要内容。-应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求。-有一些语法结构或词汇方面的错误，但不影响理解。第二档（较差）：（712分）未恰当完成试题规定的任务。第一档（差）：（1-6分）未完成试题规定的任务。-明显遗漏主要内容，写一些无关内容，原因可能是未理解试题要求。