湖北省武汉市部分重点中学2014-2015学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、武汉市部分重点中学2014-2015学年度下学期高二期中测试英 语 试 卷 本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。考试结束后，将本试卷和答案卡一并交回。注意事项： 1答第I卷前考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2选出每小题答案前，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号框,不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共5个小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一道小题，

2、从每题所给的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. What has the man bought?A. Milk. B. Bread. C. Eggs.2. When were the parts sent out?A. On September 5th.B. On September 3rd.C. On September 7th.3. What does the man ask the woman to do?A. Give her ID card to him.B. Move th

3、e kitchen table. C. Receive a parcel.4. Where does the conversation take place?A. On a sports field.B. At a shop. C. In a car.5. What does the man mean?A. He didnt read Stephen Kings last novel. B. He liked Stephen Kings new novel.C. He just began to read Stephen Kings new novel.第二节（共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分

4、22.5分） 听下面5段对话或对白，每段对话或对白后有几个小题，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，各小题给出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. When is the man going home?A. At 8:00. B. At 9:30.C. At 8:30.7. What will the man do next?A.Go to a shop. B. Meet his boss.C. Go on working.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8.

5、What relation is Mr. Butler to the woman?A. Her customer.B. Her boss.C. Her workmate.9. What does the man suggest the woman do?A. Do her best to help others.B. Deal with complaints properly.C. Put Mr. Butlers phone calls through to him.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Where are the speakers?A. At a restaurant.B

6、. At a cinema.C. At a shop.11. What does the man think of the price?A. Too high. B. Reasonable. C. A bit low.12. Who is Brett Flick?A. The womans husband.B. A movie star.C. The mans friend.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What does Kate introduce in her book?A. Some tourists.B. Egypts main attractions.C. Unusua

7、l places to visit in Egypt.14. Why did Kate always come out with something to cover her head in the daytime?A. To keep warm. B. To prevent insects. C. To avoid sunburn.15. How did Egyptians help Kate?A.By getting her to know about some customs.B. By inviting her to their houses.C. By finding buses f

8、or her.16. What did Kate think of the trip in Egypt?A. Dangerous.B. Pleasant.C. Tiring.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What does the speaker mainly talk about on job interviews?A. Ways to make a good impression. B. Mistakes to avoid.C. Topics to discuss with interviewers.18. What do 90% of the interviewees fo

9、rget to do?A. Shake hands. B. Introduce themselves. C. Smile.19. What color tie or scarf is advised to match navy blue?A. Purple.B. Orange. C. Yellow. 20. What are interviewees supposed to do after an interview?A. Think about their behavior carefully. B. Say goodbye to anyone they met previously.C.

10、Keep in contact with the receptionist. 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40分) 阅读下列短文，从学科网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A Yes, its still 2015, but as USA Today says, “its never too early to plan your 2016 travels”. With so many hot destinations (目的地) around the globe, “where should I go

11、?” can be difficult to answer. According to Lonely Planet, though, Brazil is a fine choice on April 29, the travel guide named that country the top one to visit in 2016. “As if endless strands of coast and mountains splashed with rainforest didnt already add up to an unfair share of heaven (天堂), Bra

12、zil held one of the greatest sporting events in the world, the 2014 FIFA World Cup, and the 2016 Summer Olympics, another greatest one, will be followed ,” explained Lonely Planet. Brazil is the largest and most populous country in South America. It boasts (自豪拥有) the Amazon, the worlds largest jungl

13、e (丛林), which is home to a variety of plants and animals. But the great landscape (景色) is not the only thing Brazilians take pride in. The colors green and yellow might make most people think of Brazils soccer team even more than its national flag. Soccer is more than a sport in Brazil; its a way of

14、 life. In fact, the World Cup brings Brazilians together. It is interesting to note that the general elections (大选) in Brazil are usually held during the same year as the World Cup. Political parties try to take advantage of the patriotic enthusiasm (爱国热情) created by soccer to inspire political ener

15、gy. Alongside soccer, samba is another emblem (象征) of Brazil. The countrys most traditional dance is highlighted every February at the Rio Carnival, which is one of the worlds biggest. “Brazil has left its second-class nation status (地位),” said former Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in

16、 2009 after Rio de Janeiro was awarded the 2016 Olympics. Brazils growing economy, fueled (刺激) by oil and aircraft factories, has made it more than just a nation of samba, soccer and beaches. These days, it might just be the best tourist destination in the world.21. Which of the following aspects ar

17、e mentioned about Brazil in the article?a. military b. Economy c. language and culture d. geography and populationA. bc B. bcd C. acd D. bd22. We can tell Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is _ his country from his words.A. honest about B. ashamed of C.modest about D. proud of23. Which is TRUE about Brazil?

18、A. It is the largest country with the longest history in South America.B. It will hold the FIFA World Cup and the Summer Olympics in 2014.C. Soccer and samba are two symbols of the country.D. Its Amazon is the worlds largest jungle with the most beautiful landscape.24. The authors purpose in writing

19、 the article is to _.A. explain why Brazil will be holding the two sporting eventsB. give an introduction of Brazil as a tourist destinationC. give an objective review of Brazil as a nationD. prove that Lonely Planets recommendation is rightB “ON a scale of one to ten, how would you rate your pain?”

20、 Baymax, the plus-sized white robot, asks the question each time he detects (探测到) his patients pain. Considering that he is hardly like a typical Marvel superhero, how could this robotic caregiver from Big Hero 6 have stolen viewers hearts and taken home this years best animation Oscar? Set in ficti

21、onal San Fransokyo, the film follows Hiro, a 14-year-old robotics genius (天才). After his brother dies, he goes on a journey to save his city from an evil masked man with his brothers invention, Baymax. Baymax was named “Disneys most straightforwardly adorable (萌的) character” in years by The Telegrap

22、h. He has a pure white pear-shaped body and stumpy elephant legs. And his eyes just two black dots with a line through them can blink (眨眼) quickly or slowly. Baymaxs physical appearance “works with his personality because hes purely good and naive (天真的),” co-director Don Hall told The Hollywood Repo

23、rter. Sometimes Baymax is awkward. Moving in tight spaces gets challenging with his potbelly (大肚子). And when his batteries run low, he behaves like an amusing drunk. “This means that he is not at all intimidating (令人生畏的) and is easy to like,” commented The Straits Times in Singapore. Baymax is a com

24、forting friend, the kind that perhaps everyone needs. After he diagnoses (诊断) Hiro with feeling sorrow, he says: “Physical comfort helps too,” and pulls Hiro into a hug. He pats his head, saying: “There, there.” The teams car crashes into the water at one point, and they have to walk shivering (颤抖)

25、back home. Baymax notices that everyones body temperatures are low, so he turns on his internal heaters. Everyone cuddles (依偎) up with him. “This is like spooning (拥抱) with a warm marshmallow (棉花糖),” says Fred, one of the characters. One minute, he is used as a bouncy castle (充气城堡), and the next he

26、transforms into a superhero. To fight against the villain, Hiro upgrades Baymax so that the robot can attack and fly. The robot has a hard time figuring out these new skills, but after he realizes that Hiro is happy with his improvement, he immediately becomes an expert. “The treatment is working,”

27、he says. Tencent Entertainment calls the amazing Baymax a “perfect companion”. “He is quiet, clumsy, and adorable. But at important times, he steps up and stops at nothing to protect his friends from harm, even if it means that he has to sacrifice his life. This is an idealized (理想化的) relationship i

28、n harsh reality,” the site commented.25. What does Baymax do when he discovers Hiro is sad?A. He tries to amuse him by behaving awkwardly. B. He leaves him alone.C. He comforts him with a hug. D. He advises him to go for a walk.26. Which of the following adjectives best describe Baymax?A. Considerat

29、e and selfless. B. Adorable and humorous.C. Clumsy and cautious. D. Brave and proud.27. What is the article mainly about?A. The plot and background of the movie Big Hero 6.B. The friendship between Hiro and Baymax in Big Hero 6.C. The reasons for the popularity of Baymax from Big Hero 6.D. What sets

30、 Big Hero 6 apart from other animation movies.28. Which of the following is TRUE about Baymax?A. Baymaxs awkwardness actually makes him more adorable and popular.B. Baymax was invented by Hiro, a robotics genius.C. Baymaxs physical appearance doesnt quite match his personality.D. Baymax looks like a

31、 typical Marvel superhero.CThis afternoon, my office sent out over 34,000 e-mail notifications to high school seniors who were waiting to learn whether they would be invited to spend the next four years at Stanford. Even though I have been in the admission field for over 30 years, I still feel the p

32、ain of the many exceptional youths who were not offered places. Given that todays teens already have enough pressure in their lives, I wish to impart (告知) three messages to any particularly disappointed parents. First, its all relative. While the number admitted into the undergraduate (本科的) class ha

33、s remained unchanged for years, Stanford, like many of its peer (同类的) schools, has had a record number of total applicants more than 42,000. Regardless of arguments over whether too much preference is given to one category over another, thousands of students are going to be turned away, and there is

34、 no doubt that the vast majority of them could have met the demands of a Stanford education. I wish there were a formula (公式) to explain who is accepted and who isnt, but the decision-making is as much art as it is science. Each class is a symphony with its own distinct composition (乐曲)and sound. Th

35、e final roster (花名册) is an effort to create harmony (和谐), and that means that some extraordinary bass players dont get a chair. Whats more, even among my staff (员工) there are legitimate (合理的) differences about applicants. Second, celebrate the bigger picture. Most of the applications I reviewed are

36、truly remarkable. The transition from high school to college is a turning point, and its more important to focus on how a young adult is moving on to a new stage than where that stage happens to be. You should mark the success of your children and rejoice (喜悦) in the excitement that the next four ye

37、ars will bring. And that leads to my final point: education is what a student makes of it. Of course, certain schools have resources (资源) that others dont, but they all offer opportunities to learn and to grow. Thousands of applicants who arent accepted to Stanford go on to have fulfilling lives. Wh

38、at parents and college applicants across the country need to remember is that the news they receive, whether good or bad, is but a single step on a much longer journey.29. Which of the following statements might the author agree with?A. Bass players, even some extraordinary ones, have little chance

39、of being accepted by Stanford.B. Those who fail to get admitted into Stanford dont necessarily do worse than those who make it.C. Those who fail to get admitted by Stanford probably wouldnt meet the demands of a Stanford education.D.There are more students applying to study at Stanford than its peer

40、 schools in the US.30. In the last two paragraphs, the author intends to convey the message that _.A. most colleges offer students the same resources as Stanford doesB. Stanford offers the best opportunities for young adults to learn and growC. parents should tell their children that this rejection

41、will only make them strongerD. its not which college that students enter but what they do there that counts31. What is the main purpose of the article?A. To congratulate those who have been admitted into Stanford.B. To tell parents that there is no need to feel down if their children werent admitted

42、 to Stanford.C. To inform us what kinds of applicants are more likely to be accepted by Stanford.D. To inform us of the characteristics of a Stanford education.D Its often interesting to take a look at some of the lists that arrive toward the end of the year such as top devices, best gadgets, most d

43、esirable high-tech gift and more. Apart from cell phones and tablets, and Apple and Samsung products, this year many other gadgets made it on the most wanted list from Yahoo Tech and the most searched list from Bing. com. Read on to find out what they are.Wireless headphone Portable Bluetooth headph

44、ones represent the next evolution in headphone technology. If you have a compatible smartphone with Bluetooth, the obvious benefit is that you can get rid of the wires snaking from your backpack or pocket. Many of the wireless headphones in the market also have a built-in microphone for taking calls

45、 hands-free.Product to buy: Beats Studio WirelessFeatures: Signature look, and powerful audio performance with intense bass and high-mid boosting, plus plenty of accessories.Price: 1898 yuanSmartwatch The primary advantage of a smartwatch over traditional watches is that they reduce how often you ha

46、ve to pull your phone out of your pocket. With it, the information on your smartphone goes straight to your wrist, and you can decide first if they are worth dealing with.Product to buy: Pebble smartwatchFeatures: Understated design, with easy setup and instant information, and customizable watch fa

47、ces, plus synes（同步）with Android or IOS.Price: $99 (about 612 yuan)Portable Bluetooth speaker Bluetooth speakers are steadily growing in popularity because they let you take the party anywhere. They can be paired with your music device, and they are able to withstand incidental bumps. Though small in

48、 size, Bluetooth speakers provide a steady soundtrack for even the lengthiest bacchanalia (狂欢)。Product to buy: Logitech UE BoomFeatures: Water and stain resistant, 360-degree sound, 15 hour battery life, with a variety of color patterns.Price: 1499 yuanFitness band Basically, fitness bands are smart

49、watches without the watch. They keep track of your exercise progress and, at the same time, allow you to monitor vitals such as your heart rate, calories burned and amount of time spent exercising. Some even monitor your sleep patterns.Product to buy: Fitbit FlexFeatures: Long battery life (five day

50、s), with silent vibrating alarm, and wireless syncing to smartphones.Price: 898 yuan32. According to the first paragraph, a smartphone that _ is a compatible one.A. goes with other devices B.has a large capacity C. represents technological evolution D. has signature look33. How much money is he like

51、ly to spend on some of the products if a man is an enthusiastic musical fan?A. 3397 yuanB.1510 yuan C. 2397 yuan D. 2510 yuan34. Which of the following words can best summarize the common feature of the above products?A. WearableB. CheapC. Android D. Wireless35. Which of the following statements is

52、Not True according to the passage?A. Smartwatch and Fitness band are similar products to some extent.B. Beats Studio Wireless features plenty of accessories.C. All the products can sync with Android or iOSD. Tablets are on the most wanted list of high-tech products of this year第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)

53、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。 False Fear Of Big Fish Many people believe sharks are dangerous and will always try to hurt or even kill humans. 36 .A shark exhibition at the National Aquarium（水族馆）in Baltimore，USA.proves thisVisitors can touch young sharks，see their eggs develop and watch

54、a dozen different species swim smoothly around a huge tank Most people fail to realize that shark attacks do not happen very oftenHumans are more likely to be killed by lightning than by a shark. 37 .There kids can learn, from an early age, not to fear sharks “People fear what they dont know，”said N

55、ancy Hotchkiss，an organizer of the exhibition“Sharks have been around for 400 million years and play an important role in the oceans food chainWe want people to discover that sharks are amazing animals that need our respect and protection” 38 . A study，published in January in the US magazine，Science

56、，found that almost all recorded shark species have fallen by half in the past 8 to 15 years Thousands of sharks are hunted in Asia for special foods，and many others get caught in nets，while fishermen are hunting other fish. 39 “Some fishing methods are actually cleaning out the ocean for sharks，”sai

57、d Dave Schofield，the manager of the aquariums ocean health program. 40 AThey can watch them develop inside their eggs and feel the skin of the older swimmersBIn fact，94 percent of the worlds 400 species are harmless to humansD. About 100 million sharks are killed every year around the world by human

58、sCIt is a worrying situation but some areas have put measures in place to protect these special fishEAnd to make this point clear，the museum has set up a special touching pool for childrenFSharks can smell and taste blood,and trace it back to its sourceG. More than half of the sharks caught are smal

59、ler than l meter long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；每题1.5分，满分30分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（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。 The most famous animal said to be capable of counting was a horse in Germany at the beginning of the 19th century called Clever Hans. The horses owner 41 that animals

60、could think and reason as we can and that this 42 could come from training them. He trained Clever Hans to give the 43 to arithmetic (算术的) problems; the horse gave the correct answer by 44 the right number of times with its forefoot. The animal gave the correct answers not only to additions but to o

61、ther arithmetic, too. It also gave the right answers when the questions were shown to it on a card.This 45 was talked about so much that scientists studied the horses 46 . The committee, after a(n) 47 study, found that Clever Hans owner and trainer was 48 . He had not deliberately trained his horse

62、to stop tapping by giving it a slight 49 . Members of the committee got the right answers from Hans 50 when the owner wasnt there, 51 that this type of trickery (诡计) hadnt happened.It looked as if the horse really could think and 52 . But soon after this another scientist found that if the horse was

63、 asked questions to which none of the people there knew the answers, then the animal 53 gave a correct answer. The questions were asked by showing the horse a card that the questioner himself had not 54 . This biologist soon discovered that the horse had actually 55 to very slight unconscious (下意识的)

64、 movements of head or body made by a questioner who knew the 56 number of taps. He counted the taps to himself, and when the horse got to the right number, the questioners tension (紧张感) was 57 by a small, unconscious movement of his head or body. The horse then 58 tapping. Questioners who didnt know

65、 the answer didnt do this. The horse had really 59 itself to answer these very small 60 during its training.41. A. believed B.remembered C. expected D.doubted 42. A. chance B. knowledge C. method D. ability43. A. explanations B. information C.answers D. facts 44. A. jumping B. tapping C. moving D.dr

66、opping 45. A. problem B.program C.case D. model46. A. interests B.activities C.habits D. powers47. A. careful B.simple C. general D. extra 48. A. honest B. creative C.independent D.patient 49. A. praise B. hint C.trust D. attention50. A. still B.nearly C.even D. only51. A. knowing B.considering C.pr

67、etending D. proving52. A. work B.play C. count D.argue 53. A. never B. sometimes C. always D.ever 54. A. designed B. read C. improved D.answered 55. A. responded B. returned C. complained D.compared56. A. various B. correct C. strange D. direct57. A. ignored B. checked C.offered D. shown58. A. Pract

68、iced B. continued C. stopped D.began 59. A. permitted B. taught C. regretted D. forced60. A. suggestions B.instructions C. questions D. movements第卷第三部分 英语知识运用第二节 （共10分；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（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 Last year, I was on a trip in Sanxiarenjia in Yichang,Hubei. I waited for the

69、boat 61 (take) me along the Yijiang River. Out of nowhere, a shirtless man ran up to me and asked to take a photo with me. 62 both smiled as he said I was the first foreigner he had ever seen. He said “thank you” and ran off again. The experience was funny, and it wasnt the first time this 63 (happe

70、n) to me. In fact, almost all the foreigners I know in China have experienced the 64 thing. Girls with blonde hair seem to be the most 65 (photograph). Most of them were surprised at first, but they now enjoy having their photo taken with happy students. Of course, many countries in the West are hom

71、e to different ethnicities. So it is normal to see people 66 look different. But its different in many areas of China. Personally, I think its fine to take photos with strangers. But try to ask first. Once I 67 (wait) for my friend in an art district when a group of girls began giggling (咯咯地笑) at th

72、eir phones. I noticed one of them was pointing the camera at me, 68 (secret) taking photos. When I spotted them, they smiled and asked if they 69 take a photo with me. Maybe it is shyness, but I prefer when people ask 70 they take a photo. Most foreigners will say yes.第四部分：写作(共两节，满分35分) 第一节短文改错(共10小

73、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。每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()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。Our school will set a voluntary service club on April 22nd. The main purpose of it is to c

74、allon and organize students to serve for society better and develop our ability to cooperate to others. The volunteers are required to work at weekends to visit the elderly in the nursing homes in our city, keep public places clean and offer some guidances to the passengers in some stations and so o

75、n. The students which are healthy, patience, warm-hearted and willing to help others are welcome to join the club. Whether you are interested and want to become a member of it, please sent your application to the Students Union before March 15th. The office of the Students Union will contact the cho

76、osing candidates for a interview in a few days.March 8thThe Students Union第二节 书面表达 (25分)最近中国的空气质量引起了广泛的关注。请阅读下面的漫画，按要求用英语写一篇短文内容要求： 1. 简要描述漫画内容；2. 简要分析产生这种现象的原因；3. 针对以上现象谈谈你自己的看法（至少两点）。参考词汇：口罩mask； 雾霾haze _武汉市部分重点中学2014-2015学年度下学期高二期中测试英 语 试 卷 答 案第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）1- 5. CBACB 6-10. BCACA 11-15. ABCC

77、A 16-20. BACAB第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）21-24. DDCB 25-28 CACA 29-31. BDB 32-35 AADC 36-40 BEDGC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；每题1.5分，满分30分）41-45 ADCBC 46-50 DAABC 51-55 DCABA 56-60 BDCBD（共10分；每小题1.5分，满分15分）第二节 （共10分，每小题1.5分，满分15分）1. to take 2. We 3. had happened 4. same 5. photographed 6. who/that

78、7. was waiting 8. secretly 9. could 10. Before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)1.加up 2.去for 3. to改with 4. guidance 5. which改who 6.patient 7. Whether改If 8. Send 9. chosen 10. an第二节： 书面表达 (25分)One Possible Version： Recently ,the air quality in China has raised widespread concern. As is ind

79、icated in the picture, an old man and his grandson are taking a walk in the street with masks covering their mouths. As the haze is becoming heavier and heavier, they find it hard to see the buildings and trees around them clearly. What the picture conveys here is that air pollution is quite severe

80、in China. Many factors account for this phenomenon. In the first place, vehicles sending large quantities of poisonous gases are a major source of air pollution. Furthermore, factories that release a great deal of smoke are also responsible for the poor air quality. Besides, burning materials like c

81、oal or oil for homes and offices is another major contributor to air pollution. Personally, to better the air quality, the government and the common citizens should make joint efforts. Riding and walking are wise options for public travels. Meanwhile, effective laws are supposed to be made to guarantee good air quality.