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1、前一高2015-2016学年高二英语期中考试试题第一部分：听力（1-20题）略第二部分：阅读理解 （共10小题;每小题2分，满分20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。ADid you know the meaning of a word may change over time? Many English words we know now had different meanings a long time ago. One example is the word nice. Around the year 130

2、0, nice was first used in English to mean “stupid”. Two hundred years later, nice began to carry a “better” meaning. If people said a book was written nicely, they meant the book was written “clearly” or “carefully”, not “stupidly”. After 1800, nice began to take its meaning like “kind” or “friendly

3、”. Since then, people have thought of nice as a word with good meanings. A good change of a words meaning like this example of nice is called AMELIORATION. Though we dont use nice to mean “stupid” any more, it is fun to know how much a words meaning can change from its start! For more examples of AM

4、ELIORATION, see next page.21. 1300 years ago, a “nice person” was believed to be_. A. carefully B. friendly C. clever D. stupid22. What is the second paragraph mainly about? A. What nice used to mean. B. How the meaning of nice changed over time. C. How long nice has been used . D. Why the meaning o

5、f nice changed.23. AMELIORATION means a words meaning_.A. changes from bad to good B. can change from its startC. changes from good to bad D. remains the same over a long timeBLong long ago, there lived in Greece a king named Midas. He was a greedy man and loved gold better than anything else in the

6、 world. One day, he asked a god to give him more gold. The god decided to punish him and said, “Your wish is granted already. Everything you touch will turn to gold.”Midas was very happy when he heard this. The next morning, he got up early to test his skill. When he touched his bed, it turned to go

7、ld. “Gold!” cried Midas, laughing like a little boy, “ It works!”Not only stones, flowers and the furniture in his house turned to gold, but, when he sat down to table, so did the food he ate and the water he drank. He was unhappy now. Just then his daughter ran up to him. Midas touched her hand. At

8、 once she became a gold statue(雕像)!At last, he begged the god to free him from his wish. “Go to the river and bathe in it,” the god said. So Midas did, and the water took away his golden touch.24. The god decided to punish Midas because he was _. A. lazy B. proud C. greedy D. unhappy25. Which is the

9、 correct order according to the story? a. Midas became the king of Greece. b. His daughter turned into gold. c. Midas was happy with his skill. d. The god freed him from his wish. e. Midas asked god for more gold.A. decb-a B. cacdb C. aebcd D. aecbd26. What can we learn from the story? A. Its the ea

10、rly bird that catches the worm. B. Gold does not always bring happiness. C. Dont put all your eggs in one basket. D. A bird in hand is worth two in the forest.CIts not easy being a teenager -nor is it easy being the parent of a teenagerYou can make your child feel angry, hurt or misunderstood by wha

11、t you say without realizing it yourselfIt is important to give your child the space he needs to grow while gently letting him know that you11 still be there for him when he needs you Expect a lot from your child，just not everythingExcept for health and safety problems， such as drug use or careless d

12、riving，consider everything else open to discussionIf your child is unwilling to discuss something，dont insist he tell you whats on his mindThe more you insist， the more likely that he11 clam upInstead，let him attempt to solve things by himself. At the same time，remind him that youre always there for

13、 him should he seek advice or helpShow respect for your teenagers privacyNever read his mail or listen in on personal conversations Teach your teenager that the family phone is for the whole family. If your child talks on the familys telephone for too long，tell him he can talk for l5 minutes，but the

14、n he must stay off the phone for at least all equal period of timeThis not only frees up the line so that other family members can make and receive calls，but teaches your teenager moderation(节制).Or if you are open to the idea，allow your teenager his own phone that he pays for with his own pocket mon

15、ey or a part-time job27The main purpose of the text is to tell parents A. How to get along with a teenager B. How to help a teenager grow up C. How to understand a teenager D. How to respect a teenager28. What does the phrase clam up in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A. refuse to talk B. show respectC.

16、become excited D. seek help29. The last paragraph is about how to teach a teenager A. to pay for his own telephone B. to use the phone in a sensible way C. to share the phone with friends D. to answer the phone quickly30. What should parents do in raising a teenager according to the text? A. Not all

17、ow him to learn driving or take drugs. B. Let him have his own telephone. C. Give him advice only when necessary. D. Not talk about personal things with him.第二节 (共5小题；每题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.根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。How to improve your perseverance(毅力)If

18、 youre familiar with the story of the hare and the tortoise, you know that the tortoise proved that perseverance is much more important than speed. 36 , but fewer people have the patience and perseverance of the tortoise. Here are some tips that can help you to improve your perseverance. Set goals a

19、nd write them down.If you dont know what you want to accomplish, its hard to persevere until you do. 37 , instead of making many projects that may upset you 38 , and cross each step off the list as you complete it.If you want to master the ability to cook German dishes, youll need to read cookbooks,

20、 study the recipes（食谱）, buy ingredients（食料） and practice making the dishes. Write down all these steps and remove each step as you go. Make a list of the rewards related to any project to encourage yourself to persevere.When you want to lose 40 pounds, it may seem like a difficult goal. 39 . You can

21、 lower your blood sugar or fit into your favorite pair of jeans. Keep those rewards in mind to encourage yourself to stick to your diet and exercise program. Imagine your success.Take time each day to sit back, relax and picture the life youll lead once youve reached your goal. 40 . Read them over s

22、everal times a day to encourage yourself to keep going.A. Like the hare, many people start off strongB. And you should focus on every step carefullyC. You cant lose weight only by going on a dietD. Make a list of the steps needed to reach your goalE. But there are big rewards for doing soF. Choose o

23、ne or two goals that are most important to you and work toward thoseG. Or you can write out a paragraph or two about how reaching your goal will change your l第二部分：完型填空 （共20小题;每小题1.5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。It was a busy morning, about 8：30, when an elderly gentle

24、man in his 80s came to the hospital. I heard him saying to the nurse that he was in a hurry for all appointment(约会)at 9：30.The nurse had him take a 41 in the waiting area, 42 him it would be at least 40 minutes 43 someone would be able to see him. I saw him 44 his watch and decided, since I was 45 b

25、usymy patient didnt 46 at the appointed hour, I would examine his wound. While taking care of his wound, I asked him if he had another doctors appointment.The gentleman said no and told me that he 47 to go to the nursing home to eat breakfast with his 48 . He told me that she had been 49 for a while

26、 and that she had a special disease. I asked if she would be 50 if he was a bit late. He replied that she 51 knew who he was, that she had not been able to 52 him for five years now. I was 53 , and asked him, “And you 54 go every morning, even though she doesnt know who you are?” He smiled and said,

27、 “She doesnt know me, but I know who she is.” I had to hold back 55 as he left.Now I 56 that in marriages, true love is 57 of all that is. The happiest people dont 58 have the best of everything; they just 59 the best of everything they have. 60 isnt about how to live through the storm, but how to d

28、ance in the rain.41. A. breathB. breakC. testD. seat42. A. persuadingB. promisingC. telling D. understanding43. A. ifB. sinceC. beforeD. after44. A. taking offB. looking atC. fixing D. winding45. A. veryB. also C. not D. seldom46. A. show offB. turn up C. come on D. go away47. A. agreedB. forgot C.

29、needed D. happened48. A. daughterB. mother C. wife D. sister49. A. thereB. well C. late D. around 50. A. lonely B. hungry C. doubtful D. worried51. A. so far B. already C. neither D. no longer52. A. believe B. answer C. recognize D. expect53. A. moved B. surprised C. disappointed D. satisfied54. A.

30、only B. still C. thus D. then55. A. tears B. curiosity C. words D. judgment56. A. suggest B. realize C. hope D. prove57. A. acceptance B. agreement C. expression D. exhibition58. A. completely B. necessarily C. naturally D. frequently59. A. learn B. try C. favor D. make60. A. Life B. Beauty C. Trust

31、 D. Adventure第三部分英语知识运用第一节 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,并将答案填写在答题卡标号为16-25的相应位置上。Mr. Johnson lived in the woods with his wife and children. He owned _61_ farm, which looked almost abandoned. _62_ (lucky), he also had a cow which produced milk every

32、 day. He sold or exchanged some of the milk in the towns nearby _63_ other food and made cheese and butter for the family with what _64_ (leave). The cow was their only means of support, in fact. One day, the cow was eating grass _65_ it began to rain heavily. While making great efforts to run away,

33、 she _66_ (fall) over the hill and died. Then the Johnson tried to make a living _67_ the cow. In order to support his family, Mr. Johnson began to plant herbs and vegetables. Since the plants took a while to grow, he started cutting down trees _68_ (sell) the wood. Thinking about his childrens clot

34、hes, he started growing cotton too. When harvest came around, he was already selling herbs, vegetables and cotton in the market _69_ people from the town met regularly. Now it occurred to _70_(he) that his farm had much potential and that the death of the cow was a bit of luck. 第二节：单词拼写 (共10小题,每小题1分

35、, 共10分)71.Which driver was to _(应受责备)for the accident?72.People who do not pay the charge will face a _(罚款) of $80.73.The clever boy _(吸收)all the knowledge his teacher could give him. 74.We clap at the end of a live _ (表演), such as a play, or a concert, to say thank you to them.75.The reason why the

36、 two girls often_(争吵)with each other confused their teacher.76.After years of _(construct), this town is as lively now as it used to be before the earthquake.77.The match was called off for _(缺乏)of support.78.Nowadays it is very _ (便利的，方便的) to pay by credit card (信用卡).79.Fox hopes his new invention

37、will offer a _ (solve) to those villages without a local shop.80.He was _(不乐意的)to face the fact that he had lost and left without a word.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：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修

38、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只改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。Our hearts will be full with respect at the mention of a mothers love. Truly, who can love you more than your dear mother does in world? But in modern society, especial among one-child families, mothers usually give too much love to he

39、r only daughter or son. They try to help or even protecting their children in every way, which left their sons or daughters too comfortable to deal with challenges themselves. What we all know, we have entered into the 21st century, and the young generation will face more challenges in the future. T

40、here is nothing wrong for mothers to love their children, and they should also leave rooms for their children to develop themselves and become independent.第二节 书面表达(满分25分)学校就“Life in the Senior School”展开征文比赛。就此话题，你向学校投稿反映你的个人看法。1. 作为高中生，我认为高中生活是丰富多彩的。 2. 酷爱体育活动，强身健体。3. 努力拼搏，梦想进入理想大学。 4. 选择这样的生活无怨无悔。提

41、示：1. 可加入一些细节，使文章更加通顺合理。 2. 词数：100字左右 强身健体: build up ones body 无怨无悔 never regret高二英语期中考试答题纸班级_学号_姓名_ 得分_语法填空：（满分15分）61._ 62 _ 63. _ 64. _ 65. _ 66._ 67._ 68 _ 69._ 70. _单词拼写：71._72._ 73._74._75._ 76._77._78._79._80._短文改错：（满分10分）Our hearts will be full with respect at the mention of a mothers love. Tr

42、uly, who can love you more than your dear mother does in world? But in modern society, especial among one-child families, mothers usually give too much love to her only daughter or son. They try to help or even protecting their children in every way, which left their sons or daughters too comfortabl

43、e to deal with challenges themselves. What we all know, we have entered into the 21st century, and the young generation will face more challenges in the future. There is nothing wrong for mothers to love their children, and they should also leave rooms for their children to develop themselves and be

44、come independent.作文:_高二英语答案阅读：(A):DBA (B):CDB (C)BABC 七选五：AFDEG完形填空：DCCBC BCCAD DCBBA BABDA语篇填空：61 a 62 Luckily 63 for 64 was left 65 when 66 fell 67 without 68 to sell 69 where 70 him单词拼写：71.blame 72.fine 73.absorbed 74.performance 75.quarrel(l)ed 76.construction77.lack 78.convenient 79.solution 80

45、.unwilling改错：1. fullfilled 或 withof 2. the 3. especialespecially 4. hertheir 5.protectingprotect 6. leftleaves 7. WhatAs 8. enter intoenter 9. andbut 10. roomsroom范文：As a senior school student, I hold the view that life here is interesting and colorful.Why do I say like this? In our spare time, we a

46、lways take an active part in sports so that we can build up our body, which will surely benefit our further study. As a grade 2 student, we also study hard to make sure that one day our dream of entering a key university can be realized.Although sometimes life here is boring and challenging. I never regret having made such a choice. Im sure that in the future well feel proud of ourselves if we look back on our lives today.