四川省德阳市第五中学2014-2015学年高二下学期期中考试 英语试题

德阳五中高德阳五中高 2013 级高二下半期考试英语试题级高二下半期考试英语试题 （总分 150 分；120 分钟完卷） 第第 I 卷卷 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分 30 分） 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，将答案卡和机读 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） 第一节 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. Why did the woman have to walk? A. Her car was broken. B. Her car was borrowed. C. Her car was stolen. 2. How much could the woman save according to the man? A. 15 bucks. B. 20 bucks. C. 30 bucks. 3. What did the boy do this morning? A. He had a history lesson.B. He had a chemistry lesson.C. He attended a meeting. 4. What should kids do according to the man? A. Eat more potatoes. B. Do more exercises. C. Watch more TV. 5. What time will the woman arrive? A. At 1：45 pm. B. At 2：00 pm. C. At 2：15 pm. 第二节 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，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读 两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答第 6 和第 7 两个小题。 6. What is the man going to do in the summer vacation? A. Stay at home. B. Find a part-time job. C. Prepare for a test. 7. What did the woman do last summer? A. She worked in a shop. B. She sold newspaper. C. She studied at home. 听下面一段对话，回答第 8 和第 9 两个小题。 8. How does the woman feel about jazz? A. It is the most popular music. B. It is exciting. C. It helps her relax. 9. What can we learn from the conversation? A. The woman will borrow some CDs one day. B. The woman hasnt listened to operas. C. The man likes listening to operas most. 听下面一段对话，回答第 10 至第 12 三个小题。 10. Why does the girl take six courses? A. She is interested in all of them. B. She expects to get a good job. C. She missed her chemistry course because of illness. 11. What course does the man most probably teach? A. Chemistry. B. Literature. C. Music. 12. What does the man seem to be most concerned about? A. If the girl can deal with six courses. B. If his seminar is welcomed. C. If the girl can do two seminars in a term. 听下面一段对话，回答第 13 至第 16 四个小题。 13. What is the man going to do? A. Have a job interview. B. Go to work. C. Take part in a party. 14. What looks terrible on the man according to the woman? A. The jacket. B. The pants. C. The tie. 15. What color tie is the man going to wear? A. Orange. B. Red. C. Blue. 16. What makes the man look smarter? A. The briefcase. B. The black shoes. C. The suit. 听下面一段独白，回答第 17 至第 20 四个小题。 17. When is it good to eat sweets? A. At the beginning of a meal B. In the middle of a meal C. At the end of a meal. 18. What is a good eating habit? A. Eating ice-cream before a meal. B. Eating at the same time each day. C. Eating when we are hungry. 19. What will make us dislike eating anything，according to the speaker? A. Full. B. Anger. C. Good appetite(胃口). 20. How could judges in England know a man was telling lies? A. He could not swallow dry bread. B. He ate too much bread. C. He refused to eat bread. 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 30 分。请选出最佳选项。) A Theres nothing like having a child to remind you that you are no longer the center of your own universe. But every now and then, I need to relax with some“me”time. I booked an overnight trip to Dover, Delaware. We arrived in Delaware right after sunset. Mom and I settled into our hotel room and went downstairs to the restaurant, and then I ordered myself a drink. I had just taken two sips when my husband called me. “Im so sorry to bother you,”Craig said.“The baby is burning up and we are on the way to the hospital.”I didnt know how to reply. I was so desperate to get away to take a break. My baby was sick but I couldnt do a thing for him. The situation made me feel so helpless.“I dont know what to do,”I told him.“Im five hours from home!” “I know,”my husband said.“You cant help that. Ill call you when I know whats wrong.”My husband and my father took the baby to the emergency room. Meanwhile, I searched the restaurant for my mom. Once I found her, we went to our hotel room and waited for a phone call. Over an hour later, Craig called to tell me that the baby had bronchitis(支气管炎). He seemed to be feeling better. The next morning, when I returned home, the baby was already back to his happy self. Ever since this incident, I have really struggled with the concept of“me”time. I try to figure out why I need a break from the child who I love very much. However, sometimes I need to feel like a person and not just a mommy machine. In recent months, I have taken some“me”time. My mom helped keep the baby so I could go shopping, take a nap, and clean my house. On a couple of occasions, Craig and I went to dinner with friends. And this summer, I even managed to read an entire novel while the baby rested. Now Ive decided not to leave the baby overnight again or travel a long distance without him. I remember when I first announced my pregnancy(怀孕), a friend told me there was no me in mommy. Maybe theres not. But for me, Im taking“me”time when I can. 21. After the author answered the first phone call, she . A. took a taxi to the hospitalB. didnt want to go home C. was too concerned to have dinnerD. telephoned her father immediately 22. The authors husband called her again to . A. tell her to look after his mother B. inform her of the babys condition C. advise her to buy some medicines D. complain about their childs bad behavior 23. For the author, “me”time mainly refers to the time when she neednt . A. focus on taking care of her babyB. read interesting stories to her baby C. travel a long distance with her baby D. spend time doing housework by herself 24.Whats the authors attitude towards her friends words? A. Interested. B. Satisfied. C. Disappointed.D. Doubtful. B Its a great sunny day, so its time to get out and enjoy the weather. Many of us would like to, but we have projects due, tasks that need to be done, people that we need to see and money that needs to be made. What if your company gave you that time off as compensation for the great effort that you gave to the team to finish a project on time? See, when it comes to teamwork, the main focus is for the team to work together. In a winning” team there is an equal balance of people who have unique strengths and weaknesses. Take the example of the Chicago Bulls(芝加哥公牛队) of the 1990s. Michael Jordan was the greatest basketball player to play the game, but did they win a championship every year when Michael had played? No. It took a (D-type) Michael Jordan to lead the team and control the outcome. It took a(n) (I-type) wild a nd energetic Dennis Rodman to keep the team fun and interesting. It took (S-types) Scottie Pippin, Bill Cartwright, and John Paxson to support the team. And it took the (C-type) analytical mind of Coach Phil Jackson to create a foundation for the players to play on. In the end they, the Chicago Bulls, were able to win six championships within eight years. What is your team made up of? All Jordans? All Jacksons? All Rodmans? Or all Pippins, Cartwrights and Paxsons? It is you who can choose whos on your team. Try finding the right people for the right job, and you will have a “winning” team every time! 25. The underlined word “compensation” in the second paragraph means “ ”. A. reward B. present C. money D. duty 26. According to this passage, a winning team is made up of . A. a group of people who are tall and strong B. a group of people who dont have weaknesses C. a group of people who dont quarrel with each other D. a group of people whose strengths and weaknesses can get to balance 27. The Chicago Bulls were able to win six championships within eight year s because . A. Michael Jordan was a good team leader B. Coach Phil Jackson created a foundation C. all the players and the coach worked together D. Dennis Rodman kept the team fun and interesting 28. What would be the best title for this passage? A. Working Is Happy B. The Story of the Chicago Bulls C. Good Choice D. Working Together for a Team C Based on new analysis, we are rapidly approaching major climate change and the effects on society and the environment could be quite severe. Geographers predict that within the next eighty years, current world climate zones could shift and some could completely disappear. Polar regions will get colder while tropical regions will get even hotter, forcing animals to migrate (迁徙) north. Climate changes like these could lead to the spread of diseases. Tropical storms and hurricanes will not only increase but may also become more intense. If the changes come too quickly, animal and plant species may not be able to adapt fast enough and could disappear. According to Science Daily, a new study predicts that by the year 2100, many of todays familiar climates will be replaced by climates unknown in todays world. It is urgent that we reduce the risks of these far-reaching consequences for the whole world. The planet itself has been showing signs of change. In 2004, a serious tsunami created by a major earthquake killed thousands in Sumatra and in 2008, thousands died in China because of another severe earthquake. Egypt was hit in 2009 with a major earthquake and Haiti was devastated in 2010 by yet another massive earthquake. Within just the last few months, new reports from around the world have been coming in and most agree that our climate situation is much worse than previously thought. At this point, it doesnt matter what is causing it, but rather, what can be done about it. Whats more, our world is getting more and more unstable every year. There is war and threat of war everywhere. Natural disasters are becoming more frequent and serious. However, other planets are experiencing global warming as well as our own and some scientists believe there may be some connection between this. No one knows anything for sure at this point because there is simply not enough data. 29. Which of the following would be the best title for the Passage? A. Ways to protect our planet. B. Solutions to climate change. C. Be prepared for climate change. D. Climate change and its effects. 30. What is the authors purpose in using the examples of earthquakes? A. To show the damage earthquakes caused. B. To remind people to prevent future earthquakes. C. To show major changes are taking place on the planet. D. To tell us more earthquakes will happen in the future. 31. What does the underlined word “devastated” in Paragraph 3 mean? A. Separated. B. Destroyed. C. Removed. D. Affected. 32. What can be inferred from the Passage? A. Animals and plants wont die out as long as climate changes slowly. B. Theres enough data for us to predict the future of climate change. C. The world is getting more unstable because of animal migration. D. The earth is not the only planet that is experiencing climate change. D A sun-starved Norwegian town has finally seen the lightby installing giant mirrors on the surrounding mountains to reflect rays onto its market square. The small town of Rjukan sits deep in the narrow Vestfjord Valley，in the Telemark region south-west of Oslo. The towering peaks that surround it rise to almost 2,000 meters above sea level and block out the sunlight for half the year, meaning Rjukan residents live in a permanent shadow from September to March. But all that changed this week, with the official launch of a project first proposed a century ago. Three high-tech mirrors，with a combined reflective surface of 50 square meters, have been put into operation on a ridge(山脊) on Gaustatoppen mountain，brightening up the previously gloomy town center by flooding it with up to 600 square meters of sunlight. Twenty-first century technology has made the $850, 000 project possible, with heliostats computer-powered mirrorsshifting every 10 seconds to track the movements of the sun during the day. But the idea to lighten up the dark town actually dates back 100 years. Rjukan was originally founded as a company town for Norsk Hydro, which set up a fertilizer plant here to make use of the hydro power from the nearby 104 meter Rjukanfossen waterfall. The story goes that the aluminum(铝) and renewable energy companys founder，Sam Eyde，wanted a way to brighten up the existence of his shadowed 1aborers-and also to make them work more effectively during the winter. The local newspaper published a suggestion by local bookkeeper Oskar Kittelsen to use a mirror to reflect sunlight onto the town，and Eyde picked up on the idea. Technological limitations of the day meant the plan never came to fruition，however, and instead northern Europes first cable car was built in 1928 to give Rjukan residents sunlight exposure at the top of the mountain. 33. Rjukan residents used to 1ive in a permanent shadow from September to March . A. because it sits near the Arctic Circle(北极圈) B. because it is located in a deep valley C. because the sunlight was stopped by peaks D. because it 1ies to the southwest of Oslo 34. The underlined word“flooding”in the third paragraph means . A. covering B. counting C. widening D. viewing 35. Norsk Hydro set up Rjukan because . A. there were quantities of cheaper labors B. there existed large amounts of hydro power C. it was very convenient to use water D. there was rich aluminum and water resources 第二节(共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分) 根据短文内容，从下框 AF 选项中选出能概括每一段主题的最佳选项，选项中有一项为多 余项。( (注意：请将注意：请将 36364040 题的答案填涂在机读卡题的答案填涂在机读卡 76768080 的位置的位置) ) Building Healthy Interper sonal Relationships 36. . Human beings are social creatures and thrive(茁壮成长) in relationships with others. A healthy part to being a well rounded, happy individual is engaging in healthy relationships with others. These friendships can provide safe environments in which individuals can thrive and help promote general well-being. Building healthy interpersonal relationships requires a willingness to work and participate in the growth of the friendships. 37. . One of the first steps to build healthy interpersonal relationships is understanding ones value. When an individual is aware of and treasures what she or he has to offer any relationship, the building of relationships can be founded on that knowledge. Everyone has worth. Everyone has talents. When this worth is discovered, a person can then use these skills in approaching interpersonal relationships. 38. . Along with understanding ones worth is recognizing and understanding the worth of others. In a healthy interpersonal relationship, both parties should be respected and feel as if they are valued in the friendship. At the point that contributions to the relationship become one- sided，resentment(怨恨) can begin and the relationship will move from healthy to unhealthy. 39. . Also, 1iving within the same value systems and lifestyles can provide a link of familiarity on which the friendship can grow. Trust also can develop from these similarities and goes a long way in developing a healthy friendship. Therefore，it is necessary to seek out individuals with the same value systems and lifestyles to build healthy relationships. Not knowing whether or not a friend will lead an individual into dangerous situations or behave in ways that cause trouble can place stress on friendships. 40. . A healthy interpersonal relationship cannot be built on dishonesty. Individuals must always behave in ways that are true to the person they are. Attracting people into relationships with dishonesty can have results that are not healthy. One may begin to feel fooled into a friendship if a friend turns out to be a different person than he first showed himself to be. A. Know your worth. B. Be true to yourself. C. Recognize the value in others. D. Value and develop a healthy relationship. E. The importance of interpersonal relationships. F. Look for individuals with similar value systems. 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, 掌握其大意, 然后选出最佳选项。 A single mother and her daughter living in my community are two of the most unfriendly people I have ever come across in my life. They are totally 41 , mixing with nobody. As they drive past neighbors they keep their eyes looking away and make no sign of 42 other people. The only fame they have is making a nuisance (讨厌的人) of themselves to the local police station by 43 music played too loud, dogs barking more than once a day and any other little 44 . Upon moving into this neighborhood, I was 45 of these two but decided I would make up my own mind. This proved quite a 46 to me as more than once either the mother or the daughter would knock on my door and blast (猛烈抨击 ) me with some 47 or other. I 48 answered politely and made sure I 49 as they went past my place and also made the effort now and then to make a kind 50 about their garden or pets. Time passed and in October, as part of the Kindness Rock Give, Maureen and I decided to place a kindness rock in their garden. Their 51 remained unchanged, however, and I continued to be as friendly as possible. During the Easter give, we decided once again to 52 these two unhappy ladies to our list and 53 a packet of cookies on their gate. Imagine my 54 when two days later they 55 at my gate and jokingly said they were 56 hanging their Christmas stocking on their g ate, and they brought me a bunch of（一束）flowers! So, my fellow gifters, do not give up on your random（随机的）gifts of kindness. You may never 57 just what this 58 to others, nor how many broken or 59 hearted people you may just change 60 a simple act of kindness. 41. A. protected B. depressed C. separated D. worried 42.