河南省灵宝市第一高级中学2015-2016学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、灵宝一高2015-2016学年度下期期中考试试题高二英语 命题人：张仲锋 审题人：许艳娥第卷第一部分：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。1. How many colds have the man and his wife had? A. Ten. B. Eight. C. Six.2. How is the womans mother now? A. She i

2、s quite healthy. B. She is seriously ill. C. She is much better.3. What does the woman mean? A. Kellys perhaps near.B. Kelly forgot to take her bag. C. Kelly might be having lunch now.4. What does the woman probably do? A. She is a headmaster. B. She is a student. C. She is a reporter.5. What do we

3、know about the woman?来源:Z*xx*k.Com A. She didnt work hard.B. She cheated in her English test. C. She didnt pass her English test.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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秒钟，听完后，各个小题将给出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至7题。6. Whats Jenny

4、s father? A. He is an engineer. B. He is a boss. C. He is a policeman.7. What can we learn from the conversation?来源:Z.xx.k.Com A. Jenny lives happier than Mary.B. The woman doesnt like Jenny at all. C. The man doesnt agree that money means happiness.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. When will the man probably go to

5、 Africa? A. This winter. B. This month. C. Next year.9. How many people went to Africa with the woman? A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.来源:Z.xx.k.Com听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Where does the woman work? A. In Tokyo. B. In London. C. In Oxford.11. When will the two speakers have dinner? A. Today. B. Tomorrow. C.

6、The day after tomorrow.12. Who is probably Jane? A. The womans customer. B. The womans boss. C. The mans wife.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What does the woman ask the man to do? A. Smoke less. B. Put out the cigarette. C. Quit smoking.14. How old was the man when he started smoking? A. 15 years old. B. 17 y

7、ears old. C. 19 years old.15. What do we know about the mans father? A. He quit smoking after getting married.B. He died from a disease. C. He had throat cancer.16. Whats the probable relationship between the two speakers? A. Doctor and patient. B. Strangers. C. Husband and wife.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17

8、. Why did the man and his brother decide to go on a trip to Spain? A. Because of a book.B. Because of an advertisement.C. Because of a movie.18. How would the man and his brother go to Barcelona? A. By car. B. By train. C. By plane.19. How long did the trip to Spain last? A. 7 days. B. 5 days. C. 3

9、days.20. What do we know about the man and his brother? A. They didnt plan a trip at first.B. They got a lower price for their trip. C. They worked in a travel agency.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节 阅读下面短文，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。（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）A 1. The Wright Brothers, by David McCullou

10、ghAnother must-read for history fans, McCullough tells the story of Orville and Wilbur Wright, the brothers who taught the world how to fly. Drawing on all types of historical data from personal diaries and scrapbooks, to thousands of private letters of family letters we get a close look at the actu

11、al personalities behind one of the most influential moments in history.2. The Wonder Garden, by Lauren AcamporaThis novel is really a collection of several interwoven（交织）stories of people living in the rich Connecticut suburbs. From tales of an elderly artist to a young mother to a woman whose husba

12、nd just behaves carelessly, The Wonder Garden gives us an unforgettable reminder that theres often so much we dont know about what happens with our neighbors behind closed doors.3. Between You & Me: Confessions of a Comma Queen, by Mary NorrisDoes someone mistaking who for whom make your blood boil?

13、 Do you want to throw a dictionary at someone for mistaking sit for cite? Enter Between You & Me. Mary Norris brings her experience working in The New Yorkers copy department to eager grammar fans in this laugh-out-loud book that looks at some of the most common spelling, punctuation, and usage prob

14、lems in the English language.4. My Struggle: Book Four, by Karl Ove KnausgaardMy Struggle is a six-volume autobiographical novel that follows the life of Karl Ove Knausgaard, a Norwegian father of three. In Book Four, he writes of his decision at the age of 18 to move to a fishermans village in the

15、far north of the Arctic circle to work as a school teacher. Its there that he struggles with love, alcoholism, and becoming loved by one of his students.21What does the book The Wright brothers focus on?AInvention of airplanes.BNature of the characters.CHistory of airplanes.DOrdinary life of the cha

16、racters.22Who describes his or her real life experiences in the novel?ADavid McCullough.BLauren Acampora.CKarl Ove Knausgaard.DMary Norris.23Which of the following books might make you burst into laughter?AMy Struggle.BThe Wonder Garden.CThe Wright brothers.DBetween You & Me.B Greg Kloehn, an artist

17、 in Oakland, California is using his skills to help the homeless. He builds very small shelters that make life on the streets a little more comfortable. The structures offer the homeless some safety and protection from bad weather. Each little house also has wheels on the bottom so it can go whereve

18、r its owner goes.Greg Kloehn has given away at least 20 tiny houses. Several are on the roadside near an active railroad. On a recent day, Mr. Kloehn stops at one to visit Oscar Young. The two men hug. Inside his little shelter Mr. Young gets relief from cold nights on the streets. Mr. Kloehn also v

19、isits Sweet-Pea, another friend who also lives in one of the little homes the artist built. She says it keeps her safe and protects her possessions.In the mornings, Mr. Kloehn searches the streets for building materials. He gathers what he can and takes it to his studio. There, he puts the houses to

20、gether. Empty coffee bags become roof material. A washing machine door and refrigerator part become windows. Nails, screws and the sticky glue hold all the pieces together. The artist also attaches a small electrical device to the house. The device is powered by the sun.Some of the people living on

21、the streets once had normal houses of their own. But some of the people say they have learned to live with less and they are thankful to that man.Mr. Kloehn says his work is not a social project. He says he is just someone using his skills to help his homeless neighbors.24. What are the advantages o

22、f the small shelters? . saving power and energy . decorating the streets where they are. protecting possessions of the homeless . earning fame for Mr. KloehnA. B. C. D. 25. We can learn from the passage that_ .A. Greg Kloehn has sold at least 20 tiny housesB. the shelters are immovableC. the governm

23、ent has got involved in the actionD. an act of kindness has made people simple and grateful26. What kind of person is Greg Kloehn?A. modest and funny B. kind and creativeC. generous and rich D. helpful and proud27. Whats the main idea of the passage?A. An artist makes a living by designing small she

24、lters.B. A more comfortable shelter on the streets.C. An artist creates homes for the homeless.D. Helping others makes the world more beautiful.CA caf owner has defended her decision to pen a Facebook post (an Internet message to be discussed) stating “No, we are not child-friendly,” saying it break

25、s her heart when children damage her possessions. On Monday, the Little French Caf in Newcastle, Australia, posted an announcement on their Facebook page: “Are we child-friendly? If you are looking for a caf with a childrens menu, a play area, lounges for your children to jump on, vast space for you

26、r baby carriages, an area for your children to run around, and annoy other customers, while you are unaware of them-then the short message is No, we are not child-friendly. However, if you would like to bring your children here and they are happy to sit at a table with you and behave properly, pleas

27、e come in. Otherwise, there are plenty of places that are specially designed to entertain your children.” The post has since been deleted. Some Facebook users called the post “arrogant (傲慢的)” and an “attack on parents”, The Newcastle Herald reports. The caf owner responded with this statement: “I bu

28、ild the caf myself. It has my blood, sweat and plenty of tears in it.” The post came about after the caf owner was asked by a customer, who had left a one-star review on the cafs business page, about whether the caf was child-friendly. Ms Kotz told .au she wrote the bad review because she felt staff

29、 reacted negatively towards children at the caf. The caf owner said it broke a piece of her heart every time when she was watching children emptying salt and pepper shakers into her fireplaces, parents changing nappies (尿布) on her lounges, or kids throwing their own food onto her carpet. Although th

30、e cafs policy has attracted a lot of criticism, most people who commented on the Little French Cafs Facebook page stood by the owner. One woman named Lesley wrote, “I dont think there was anything wrong with what you said by any means. If parents want to take their children to your caf, they need to

31、 be responsible for their behavior.”28. What is the text mainly about? A. A French cafs policy on children. B. A Facebook post about parents manners.C. The protection of the customers basic rights D. The relationship between staff and customers.29. Which of the following is permitted according to th

32、e caf owners post? A. Parents demanding a childrens menu. B. Children entertaining themselves in the caf.C. Children running around their own carriages.D. Parents taking well-behaved kids to the caf.30. The caf owner wrote the post _. A. after a kid damaged her possessions B. in response to a custom

33、ers question C. in order to improve the efficiency of the caf D. after the caf was criticized by some Facebook users31. What did Lesley think of the caf owners action? A. It was slightly unfair. B. It was very misleading. C. It was highly controversial. D. It was quite understandable.DIn January, Br

34、itish actor Eddie Redmayne made headlines around the world as he became the latest member of smartphone refuser. “It was a reaction against being glued permanently to my iPhone during waking hours,” he explained, turning instead to an old-fashioned “dumb phone” handset that could only make and take

35、calls. He is not alone. There is a small but busy market for phones that are simple and cheap at a time when smartphones are becoming ever more complex and expensive. Basic phones handsets with some basic functions such as playing music and accessing the Internet are gradually being replaced by low

36、cost smartphones, according to Francisco Jeronimo, research director for European mobile devices at IDC, the research group. But there is still a significant demand for older-style phones.Strategy Analytics, a research group, estimates that 44,000,000 basic phones were sold in 2015, accounting for 2

37、 percent of the global market. Some phonemakers, such as Sony and LG, have already turned their back on the market. But others like Microsoft and Samsung are still producing devices every year aimed at the basic phone market.Many smartphone users beef about having to buy devices that are easily brok

38、en, require daily recharging and which will be replaced by a new, better version within a year. Even basic smartphones offer more functions that not many people need.Some users buy phones with limited or no Internet connections in a conscious attempt to keep away from the modern digital world. Analy

39、sts say that there is a growing number of “second phoneys” who use an expensive smartphone during the day, but turn to cheaper, pocket-sized devices when they go out in the evening.Light Phone founder Joe Hollier falls into this camp. He has developed a credit card-sized phone without a data connect

40、ion and no extra functions other than to make calls. He describes a feeling of huge relief when the ability to check emails or status updates is removed. Light Phone functions as a companion device to a smartphone but Mr Hollier hopes it will also encourage people to unplug from the modern Internet

41、world.32. What is the function of paragraph 1? A. To lead to the topic. B. To summarize the whole passage. C. To analyze the situation of phone usage. D. To deepen the theme.33. The expression “beef about” may be replaced by “_” in the passage.来源:Zxxk.Com A. care about B. approve of C. complain of D

42、. think over34. Joe Hollier developed the new card-sized phone to _. A. save money B. relax the mind C. save time D. keep healthy35. What is the main idea of this passage? A. Some people prefer basic phones to smart phones. B. What are the functions of basic phones. C. The old-fashioned phones have

43、many advantages. D. The future of smartphones is gloomy.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。Improve your memorySome people often complain about their poor memory. Actually there are several ways to keep your memory sharp. This article will show you some simple tips. 36 Whe

44、n you say these things, you begin to plant the thought in your mind and it may become true. Tell yourself you can remember anything as long as you put your mind to the task. You will see an improvement in your memory. 37 If you have trouble remembering phone numbers or other blocks of numbers, it ca

45、n be really helpful to try this method. If you remember them in smaller groups, like two or three digits(数字)，it will also be much easier to remember the number.Be sure to see a doctor if you really are losing your memory .A poor memory can be a sign that you are in low spirits. 38 Playing games also

46、 helps improve your memory. Any type of games that involves(涉及)remembering things is wonderful. 39 Try and remember it when you have nothing better to do. A useful tip for anyone interested in games is to often work on solving word puzzles and similar types of games. 40 Not only will your memory pro

47、bably improve, you will also have a great deal of fun. A. Take a right attitude.B. Remember numbers in small groups.C. Stop telling yourself you have a weak memory.D. If you dont know your condition, you cannot treat it!E. If you dont like games, you can go over a list of “to do things” F. If so, tr

48、eating it could be the key to getting your memory back.G. Such games use the same skills needed to remember facts and help keep the mind sharp.第三部分 英语知识运用，共两节，满分45分第一节 完形填写（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）As I held my fathers hands one night, I couldnt help but notice their calluses (老茧)and roughness. His hands

49、 tell the story of his life as a 41 ,including all his struggles. One summer, I remember, a drought (旱灾)hit Ontario, turning it into a 42 desert. On one of those hot mornings I was picking sweet corn with my dad to fill the last 43 from the grocery store. Fifty dozen was all we needed, which 44 took

50、 twenty minutes. That morning, however, the process didnt 45 quickly. After forty minutes of aimlessly walking in the field, we 46 needed twenty dozen. I was completely frustrated and 47 . Dropping the basket heavily, I declared,“If the store wants its last twenty dozen, they can pick it themselves!

51、”Dad 48 ,“Just think, my little girl, only ten dozen left for each of us and then were 49 ,”Such is Dad-whatever problem he 50 , he never gives up. 51 , the disastrous effects of the drought were felt all over our country. It was a challenging time for everyone, 52 Dad remained optimistic. He 53 to

52、be grateful for other things like good health and food on our plates. Only then did I truly begin to 54 Dad and his faith that guided us through the hard times.Dad is also a living example of real 55 .From dawn to dusk, he works countless hours to 56 our family. He always puts our happiness 57 his o

53、wn, and never fails to cheer me on at my sports games 58 his exhaustion after long days. His loving and selfless nature has inspired me to become more sympathetic and 59 , putting others first.Dad, the life 60 I have learned from you will stay with me forever. You are my father, teacher, friend and,

54、 most importantly, my hero.41. A. teacherB. gardenerC. farmerD. grocer42. A.stormyB. livelyC. disappearingD. burning43. A.orderB. formC. gapD. position44.A. repeatedlyB. normallyC.finallyD.really45.A. goB. beginC. occurD. change46.A.yetB. stillC. evenD. nearly47.A.surprisedB. nervousC. angryD. frigh

55、tened48.A. apologizedB. criedC. complainedD. laughed49. A. lostB. doneC. goneD. touched50.A. meets withB. brings upC. works outD. thinks about51.A. ThankfullyB. HopefullyC. UnfortunatelyD. Strangely52.A. orB. forC. soD. but53.A. happenedB. seemedC. continuedD. aimed54.A. faceB. appreciateC. examineD

56、. question55.A. loveB. prideC. friendshipD. honesty56.A. supportB. settleC. startD. impress57.A. afterB. beforeC. besideD. under58.A. in spite ofB. in terms ofC. in control ofD. in place of 59.A. carefulB. regretfulC. considerateD. humorous 60.A. historyB. mottoC. patternsD. lessons第II卷第二节 语法填空（共10小

57、题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。In much of Asia, especially the so-called“rice bowl”cultures of China, Japan, Korea, 61 Vietnam, food is usually eaten with chopsticks.Chopsticks are usually two long, thin pieces of wood or bamboo. They can also be made of plastic, animal bone or

58、metal. Sometimes chopsticks are quite artistic. Truly elegant chopsticks might 62 (make) of gold and silver with Chinese characters. Skilled workers also combine various hardwoods and metal 63 (create) special designs.The Chinese have used chopsticks for five thousand years. People probably cooked t

59、heir food in large pots, 64 (use)twigs（树枝）to remove it. Over time, 65 the population grew, people began cutting food into small pieces so it would cook more quickly. Food in small pieces could be eaten easily with twigs which 66 (gradual) turned into chopsticks.Some people think that the great Chine

60、se scholar Confucius, 67 lived from roughly 551 to 479 B.C, influenced the 68 (develop) of chopsticks. Confucius believed knives would remind people of killings and 69 (be) too violent for use at the table.Chopsticks are not used everywhere in Asia. In India, for example, most people traditionally e

61、at 70 their hands.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。One rainy day while I was walking home with

62、 one of my friend, a truck came to a stop besides me. The driver put the window down and offered us a umbrella because he found we were wet through. I stood there and couldnt believe in that a complete stranger is so thoughtful. The man insisted, so I grateful accepted the offer, thanked him and wat

63、ched the truck disappear down the road. This man might need the umbrella himself, and he preferred to give it to everyone else. It was a lesson to us and it was possible give without expect anything in return.第二部分 书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Peter来信向你咨询如何才能学好中文，请你根据下列要点写回信。要点：1.参加中文学习班；2.看中文书刊，电视；3.学唱中文

64、歌曲；4.交中国朋友来源:学科网注意：1.词数100左右； 2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3.开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。Dear Peter, Im glad to receive your letter asking for my advice on how to learn Chinese well. Best wishes, Li Hua 灵宝一高2015-2016学年度下期期中考试试题高二英语1-5 BCABC 6-10 BCABA 11-15 BCBBC 16-20 BBCAB21-23 BCD 24-27 DDBC 28-31 ADBD 32-35 ACBA 36-

65、40 CBEFG 41-45 CDABA 46-50 BCDBA51-55 CDCBA56-60 ABACD 61.and62. be made63. to create64. using65. as/when66. gradually67. who68. development69. where 70.with短文改错friend friendsbesidesbesidea anbelieve in 去掉inis wasgrateful gratefullyand buteveryone anyonepossible 后面加toexpect expecting书面表达Dear Peter,

66、Im glad to receive your letter asking for my advice on how to learn Chinese well. Here are a few suggestions. First, it is important to take a Chinese course. In this way youll be able to learn from the teacher and practice with your fellow classmates. Then, it also helps to watch TV and read books,

67、 newspapers and magazines in Chinese whenever it is possible.Besides, it should be a good idea to learn and sing Chinese songs, because by doing so youll learn and remember Chinese words more easily. You can also make more Chinese friends. They will tell you a lot about China and help you learn Chin

68、ese. I am sure you will learn Chinese well with your hard work. Try and write me in Chinese next time. Best wishes, Li Hua 附：听力录音材料Text 1W: Ive had four colds this winter, and I think Im catching another one.M: Ive had two, but my wife has had six.Text 2M: Lucy, Im terribly sorry to hear your mother

69、 was seriously ill.W: Dont worry so much, Grandpa. She is much better now.Text 3M: Have you seen Kelly around? We would like to go for lunch.W: Well, her bag is here on the chair.Text 4M: I think I was very lucky to be able to come to this school. W: Ah, this is a nice area. The air here is fresh.M:

70、 Yes. What do you think of the teachers here?W: Theyre very good and kind They are helpful. I am making progress.Text 5W: I feel very sad.M: Why? Whats wrong?W: I failed my English test.M: Im sorry to hear that. You worked really hard.Text 6W: Jenny is very happy.M: Why do you think shes happy?W: He

71、r father is a CEO so her family is very rich. They have a lot of money.M: I dont think money is the same thing as happiness.W: Thats true. Marys family isnt very rich, but they love and respect each other and live a happy life. M: Mary also likes helping others very much, and that adds to her happin

72、ess.Text 7W: I went on a trip to Africa last month.M: Really? Who did you travel with?W: My father, mother and my sister.M: Did you have a good time?W: Yes. And we took many photos.M: Im planning to go there this winter.Text 8W: Hi, Tony!M: Hello, Kate! How are you?W: Oh, fine, thanks. And you and J

73、ane?M: Oh, were fine. How long are you staying?W: Just a couple of days. And then Ill go back to work in Tokyo.M: Its too bad you are not staying in London for a bit longer. Anyway, how about dinner tonight?W: Id love to have dinner with you, but Im meeting some customers from Oxford this evening. W

74、hat about tomorrow?M: Thatd be lovely. Jane will be pleased.W: What time should I come?M: How about eight?W: Great. Ill see you tomorrow then.Text 9W: Excuse me, sir, but could you not smoke here? Im pregnant. M: Of course. Im sorry, maam. I actually hate it, too. But I cant quit. W: I know its not

75、easy. But many of my friends have succeeded in quitting. M: Really? How did they do it? W: They quit for their family. They decided to give up smoking after they got married. So are you married? M: No. Im only twenty-two years old. W: Then you must have started smoking at an early age. M: Yes. I sta

76、rted five years ago. I was copying my father. Now I know that was a mistake. But its too late. W: Its not too late. You must believe that if you just try, you can do it. M: Thanks. W: So does your father still smoke? M: Not since he got throat cancer. I was really scared when I was told the news. W:

77、 Smoking is really harmful. The earlier you stop smoking, the better it is. M: You are right. Anyway Ill keep trying. Text 10Well, yes . about our trip. You see, my brother Peter and I decided to go to Barcelona quite suddenly. Wed been discussing going on a trip for quite some time. We really neede

78、d a break from our work, you know, to get away for a while. But what actually got us going was a sign with a special offer we saw in a travel agents window. It said “Book this week and get 20% off your trip to Spain.” How could we let an opportunity like that slip through our fingers?At first, we were con 版权所有：高考资源网()