河南省陕州中学2014-2015学年高二下学期第二次精英对抗赛英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、2014-2015学年下期高二第二次精英对抗赛英 语 试 卷第一部分听力（共两节，每题1.5分，满分30） (共5小题)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。听完每段对话后，你将有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. Who will pay for the meal?A. The man B. The woman C. Its free2. How was the womans vocation? A.Satisfying. B. Frightening. C. Disappointing.3. How long w

2、as the meeting delayed? A. For 5 minutes. B. For 10 minutes C. For 25 minutes4. What does Angie congratulate Joe on? A. Graduating from university. B. Getting a new job. C. Getting a pay rise.5. What time is it now? A. 10 oclock at night. B. About 10: 30 at night. C. Nearly 12 oclock at night.第二节(共1

3、5小题)听下面5段材料。每段材料后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段材料前，你将有时间阅读每个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段材料读两遍。听6段材料，回答第6至7小题。6.What is the mans membership number?A. 040155 B. 040115 C.0041557.What time does the man book his tennis field for at last?A. From five to six B. From six to seven C. From eight to nine

4、.听7段材料，回答第8至10小题8.Which was the right way for them?A. Turning left at the first crossing.B. Turning right at the first crossing.C. Turning right at the second crossing.9. What do they intend do? A. Go to the park. B. Attend a dinner party C. Do some shopping.10.Where does the conversation probably t

5、ake place? A. In a supermarket. B. In a car. C. In a restaurant.听8段材料，回答第11至13小题11. Where did the woman see an actor? A. At the beach bar. B. At the party C. At the restaurant.12. What did the woman have at the party? A. Beer and steak. B. Coffee and bread C. Whisky and chicken.13. How did the woman

6、 go home? A. By taxi. B. By car. C. By bus.听9段材料，回答第14至17小题。14.With whom is the man going to have dinner? A. His father B. His boss C. His father- in-law.15. Where should they put the salad forks? A. On the left. B. Above the plate. C. On the right.16. How does the man feel about the coming dinner?

7、A. Nervous. B. Excited. C. Relaxed.17. Whats the probable relationship between the two speakers? A. Guest and host. B. Husband and wiife. C. Employer and employee.听10段材料，回答第18至20小题。18. Which of the following names is taken from a flower? A. Grace. B. Ruby C. Poppy.19. When did Olivia first appear in

8、 the top five popular girls names? A. In 2000. B.In 2005 C. In 2006.20 Which boys name replaced James to appear in the top five in 2006? A. Harry. B. Joshua. C. Thomas.第一部分 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。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑AI was born in Korea, and my family came o

9、ver to America when I was 10. Im the middle child of three girls, and my parents moved so we would experience a different life. They did it for our education and to give us more of a chance than they had. We moved to Staten Island, and I went to the High School of Performing Arts in New York City. M

10、y parents were depressed when I told them I wanted to be an actress. My father suggested I try premed(医学预科). But after they saw me in plays they were really proud. I graduated from Boston University and was doing theater in New York when I got cast in a Korean miniseries(电视连续剧). We started shooting

11、the show in New York, and then went to Korea to finish it up. They said I would be there for three weeks, but it ended up being two months. The miniseries took off, and overnight, I became recognizable. It was sort of like Lost. It blew up. Then amazing projects were offered to me. I kept thinking,

12、“ Ill do one more and then go back to the US.” I ended up staying for seven years.Some people described me as the Julia Roberts of Korea, which is a bad comparison because shes the queen of romantic comedy. I became famous in Korea for a dramatic role in a film called Shiri. I played a “La Femme Nik

13、ita” type of role. I was the girl with the gunall action21. The writers parents moved to America so as to _.A. offer a good chance to their children.B. receive a good education in performingC. seek a successful life in AmericaD. film a Korean miniseries22. When the writer announced her decision to b

14、ecome an actress, her parents_.A. were both in favor of her B. felt very ashamed of herC. didnt agree at first D. took it for granted23. What is the second paragraph mainly about?A. The authors performing life in America.B. The difficulties of filming abroad.C. The popularity of the miniseries Lost.

15、D. The authors first performing breakthrough.24. The writer referred to the Julia Roberts of Korea as a bad comparison to show_.A. she looked down upon Julia Roberts.B. she disliked to be compared with othersC. she had a different style of performingD. she was better at dramatic roles than Julia BPe

16、ople realize that，although animals may not have the same intelligence as human beings，they are clever enough to learn certain things.Dogs are extremely useful as companions for blind people. When a dog has been properly trained，he will always lead his blind master in the right direction and keep him

17、 out of danger. For example，seeing-eye dogs learn never to cross a busy road when cars are coming，even if their master ordered them to do so.Horses are also able to learn many things. Horses that are used for guard or police duty must learn never to be frightened of noises and traffic. Racing horses

18、 are able to run much faster than other horses，but they are also quite tenseTherefore，it is necessary for those people who train them to be very patient and understanding.The movie and television can use trained animals too. Some animals，such as monkeys and foxes，are easy to film. All you have to do

19、 is make_a_trail in front of the camera by putting something that smells good to the animals over the ground. Big animals，such as lions and tigers，can be photographed as they come happily back to their families or dinner. If a movie actor is nearby，the well trained animal will pay no attention to hi

20、m. However，the audience may imagine that the actor escaped a terrible death.25Seeing-eye dogs have to learn the following except _.Akeeping their master safe while leading the wayBleading their master in the right directionCfollowing the masters order anytimeDcrossing a busy road at the proper time2

21、6What does “make_a_trail” mean here in the last paragraph?APlace something to attract the animal.BGive the animal a certain task.COrder the animal to do things.DFollow the animal to hunt.27Which of the following statements is the main idea of the passage?ADangerous wild animals can be trained.BDogs

22、can be trained to help blind people.C Animals can become interested in learning.DAnimals can be trained to learn certain things.COTTAWACanadas western city of Calgary is the worlds best city when it comes to healthy living，local press reported Monday.According to an international survey by Mercer Hu

23、man Resource Consulting, a Londonbased consulting firm, Calgary was top of a list of 144 cities. It scored 121 points, just above Honolulus score of 120. Helsinki and Ottawa followed at 119.5 and 118.5 respectively.Three other Canadian cities came in the top 20. Montreal and Vancouver tied for ninth

24、 and Toronto came in at 18th.The scores are based on air pollution levels, availability and quality of hospitals and medical supplies, as well as the efficiency of waste removal and sewage systems.In America, the lowest scoring city was Atlanta, which was ranked 76th. Athens was the lowest scoring c

25、ity in Western Europe, ranking 120th because of its air pollution. London was ranked 59th.28How many Canadian cities are in the top 20?A4.B3.C5.D6.29Which of the following is NOT taken into account when the cities were scored?A. Medical supplies. BAir quality. CWaste removal. DWeather conditions30Am

26、ong the following cities, which is the lowest scoring one?AAtlanta. BLondon. C Athens. DHelsinki.31Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?ACanadas eastern city of Calgary is the worlds best city.BLondon was better than Athens in air condition.C The lowest scoring city in Western Eur

27、ope was Atlanta.DMontreal was no better than Vancouver. DIn recent years, yoga(瑜珈)has become popular with people for its fitness. Because of the focus on the physical aspects of yoga, like postures and breathing, few people realize that they are taking part in an ancient practice, developing from In

28、dian religion.Yoga originated in India in the sixth century BC., when people were trying to answer questions about the nature of the self and the soul. It started as a practice only done by ascetics(僧人). So it was not something that the average people did.Yoga is not only a physical practice but als

29、o a mental practice, designed to reduce the focus on the external(外部), said Whitney Sanford, professor of religious studies. Most people pay much attention to daily existence and as a result, they lead busy lives, while yoga provides people with a technique to cut off their devotion to the external.

30、Samantha Tam said that practicing yoga improved her flexibility and treated her injuries. “Every time after practicing yoga, I always felt really relaxed and was in a good mood，”she said.Yoga was probably introduced on a popular level in America in the 1960s and 1970s, when Western people began to s

31、how curiosity about other religions. Now most people pursue yoga to relieve stress, and fair numbers of people are simply curious.32According to the passage, yoga was originally performed for_.Areligious reasons Brelaxed and healthy life Cits fitness Dthe need of the soul33Yoga is the following EXCE

32、PT_.Aa physical practice Ba mental practiceCa way of paying attention to the externalDa way of reducing the focus on the external34Today, people do yoga for many reasons EXCEPT_.Ato get rid of stress Bto become a hindu(印度人)Cto satisfy their curiosity Dto treat injuries35What would be the best title

33、for the passage?AYoga, an Indian religion, now attacks American culture.BPursue yoga, learn about Indian religionCA good way to practice ones postures and breathing.D. Yoga, originally a religious practice, now popular for its fitness.第二节 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分l0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。Je

34、alous(嫉妒) of the kids at school who are smarter than you and seem to learn more quickly? Dont worry. 3637 However，according to a recent study，IQ can risenot just by one or two points，but by as many as 21 points!Scientists have found that IQ changes are linked to changes in part of the brain called g

35、ray matter，which was seen to grow and become denser (更加密集) in the brains of people whose IQs improved greatly. 38 One is to train your shortterm memory. Previous research has proven that shortterm memory is the basis for intelligence，so trying to recognize or retell something that you have seen or h

36、eard can help raise your brain power. 39 A good nights sleep will also help improve your concentration. 40 It helps you stay focused for longer the next day.Scientists have also found that exercise helps. Walking 30 minutes a day five times a week and doing exercise will help you become more knowled

37、geable as well as healthier and fitter.AThere are several ways of increasing your brains gray matter.BYour brain deals more efficiently with things you truly like.CWith a bit of brain training，the chances are that you can be as smart as they are.DSo maybe it s a good idea to get your brain in traini

38、ng right away.EGetting enough sleep is like pushing the reset button in your brain.FThe more you work on it，the better you will become.GPeople used to suppose that a persons IQ was unchangeable.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，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。Unconditional Lo

39、veA story is told about a soldier who finally came home after having fought in Vietnam. He called his parents from _41_ “Mom and Dad, I _42_ home ,but Ive a favor to ask .I have a friend Id like to bring home with me.” “ _43_ ,” they replied, “Wed love to meet him.” “Theres something you should know

40、,” the son continued , “he was _44_ in the fighting. He _45_ on a land bomb and lost an arm and a leg. He has nowhere else to go ,and I want him to _46_ us.” “Im sorry to hear that ,son. Maybe we can help him find somewhere to live.” “No, Mom and Dad ,I want him to live with us.” “Son,” said the fat

41、her , “you dont know what youre asking. Someone with such _47_ would be _48_ on us. We have our own lives to live ,and we cant let something like this _49_ with our lives. I think you should just come home and _50_ about this guy . Hell find a way to live _51_ his own.At that point, the son _52_ the

42、 phone. The parents heard _53_ more from him. A few days later , _54_ ,they received a call from the San Francisco police. Their son had died after falling from a building .The police believed it was a _55_.They grief-stricken parents flew to San Francisco to _56_ the body of their son. They recogni

43、zed him, but to their horror they also discovered something they didnt know, their son had _57_.The parents in this story are like many of us .We find it _58_ to love those who are good-looking or fun to have around ,but we dont like people who are _59_ to us or make us feel uncomfortable. Thankfull

44、y, theres someone who loves us with an _60_ love that welcomes us into the forever family. 41A. Chicago B. San Francisco C. Boston D. London42A. am leaving B. was coming C. am coming D. was leaving43A. Sure B. Sorry C. possible D. No way44A. fairly good B. very healthy C. very well D. hurt badly45A.

45、 sat B. slept C. stepped D. lay46A. live with B. keep with C. work with D. play with47A. disadvantages B. disabilities C. advantages D. shortcomings48A. a happy family B. pleasant company C. deadly disease D. a terrible burden49A. disturb B. stop C. improve D. strengthen50A. bring B. forgive C. forg

46、et D. remember51A. of B. on C. at D. in52A. hung on B. hold on C. hung out D. hung up53A. anything B. something C. nothing D. everything54A. otherwise B. however C. besides D. and55A. suicide（自杀B. accident C. murder D. coincidence56A. bring B. take C. identify D. fetch57A. only one arm and one leg B

47、. one arm and two legsC. no arm and no leg D. two arms and one leg58A. simple B. easy C. difference D. difficult59A. friendly B. familiar C. smart D. inconvenient60A. unconditional B. precious C. unique D. valuable第二节 （共10小题；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或括号内单词的正确形式。 One morning, I was waiting at

48、the bus stop, worried about _61_ (be) late for school. There were many people waiting at the bus stop, _62_ some of them looked very anxious and _63_(disappoint) . When the bus finally came, we all hurried on board. I got a place next _64_ the window, so I had a good view of the sidewalk. A boy on a

49、bike _65_ (catch ) my attention. He was riding beside the bus and waving hisarms. I heard a passenger behind me shouting to the driver, but he refused _66_ (stop) until we reached the next stop. Still, theboykept _67_(ride). He was carrying something overhisshoulder and shouting. Finally, when we ca

50、me to the next stop, the boy ran up the door of thebus. I heard an excited conversation. Then the driver stood up and asked,“_68_ anyone lose a suitcase at the last stop?” A woman on the bus shouted, “Oh, dear! It s _69_ (I )”. She pushedherway to the driver and took the suitcase thankfully, Five ot

51、hers on the bus began talking about what the boy had done and the crowd of strangers _70_(sudden) became friendly to one another.第二卷（非选择题共35分）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：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（

52、）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。Today is Sunday .Ivebeen in Canada for two months. This is the first time that Ive been away my family for such a long time. With the help of Katia, a roommate of me, Ive soon got used to live without my parents around. Ka

53、tia, likemany other Russian girls, are nice and lively. We became friends shortly after we meet each other. Although her English is a little hardly to understand, we enjoy chatting and we usually talk a lot about our own family. Were both surprised that Chinese culture or Russian culture are so diff

54、erent.Now we are planning a small party for the next Sunday. There, Katia will introduce me to some of her friends, one of who has beento China several times. I just cant wait.第五部分书面表达（满分25分）假如你叫李平，是一位成绩优秀的学生，你班班主任在安排座位时，让成绩好的学生和成绩差的学生作同桌，这在你们班成绩优秀的学生中引起了反响，班会上大家就此进行了讨论。现在请你根据下表把讨论结果向班主任写一封信反映一下，并说出

55、自己的观点。赞同你的观点1人人有长处和不足，成绩差的学生也有可取之处；2相互学习，建立友谊；3通过帮助学习差的学生的学习从而使他们建立自信。反对你的观点1部分学习差的学生常常违反校规校纪，担心自己会受影响，养成坏习惯。2老是问问题，使自己不能专心学习。？注意：1词数：120左右，短文的开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。 2短文需包括表中所有要点，内容可适当发挥，以使行文连贯。 3参考词汇：成绩差的学生：a slower studentDear Mr. Zhang, We have held a discussion about whether it is good or not for a

56、top student to share a desk with a slower student _ _ _ 答案听力 1-5ACCBC 6-10. ABCBB 11-15. CBABA 15-20.ABCBA.阅读 21-24. ACDC 25-27. CAD 28-31. ADCB 32-35. ACBD 36-40. CGAFE完形 4145.BCADC 4650. ABDAC 5155.BDCBA 5660. CABDA语法填空61. being 62. and 63. disappointed 64. to 65. caught 66. to stop 67 riding 68.

57、did 69. me/mine 70. suddenly短文改错1. away 后加from 2. memine 3. liveliving 4. areis 5.meetmet6. hardlyhard 7. familyfamilies 8.orand 9. the 去掉 10. whowhom 范文Dear Mr. Zhang,We have held a discussion about whether it is food or not for a top student to share a desk with a slower student.Some are for the i

58、dea. As they know, everyone has strengths as well as weaknesses. Although they are not good at lessons, they might do well in other fields like sports or arts. Therefore, they can learn from each other, and they may develop a friendship. In addition, top students can help slower ones gain self-confi

59、dence by helping them with lessons, which benefits them all.However, others dont hold the same view. They think some slower students are always making trouble, such as keeping talking in class, breaking school rules, which may lead to them forming the bad habits. Besides, slower students often ask top students question, which has a bad effect on their studies.In my opinion, Id like to choose to share a desk with a slower student so that we can learn from each other and make progress together. Yours Liping 版权所有：高考资源网()