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内蒙古包头市包钢四中2015-2016学年高二英语下学期期中试题第一部分 听力 （省略） 第二部分 阅读理解（共2节，满分40分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） A One morning when I was sitting outside enjoying my coffee, l noticed a pigeon on the road in front of my home. After a few minutes of watching the bird, I went back inside to refill my coffee cup. With coffee in hand, I sat down on my bench and noticed a feather lying on the ground between my feet. I leaned over to pick it up, thinking how nice that the pigeon had left me a gift. But as l looked up again, what I saw stunned me. Hundreds of feathers now covered the ground. The beautiful pigeon lay dead before my eyesmost likely hit by a car. In tears, I went back inside to get a tool to bury it. This pigeons life reflected（反射）my own. I had been hurt at work and would never be able to go back to my job again. I decided that this animal was going to be buried with dignity(尊严), and so I went to find something meaningful that I could bury along with the pigeon. After several minutes of searching, I found a ribbon（丝带）on which was printed, “Who you are makes a difference.” I had been given to me by a group leader at the prison where I used to work, where I was involved in a special program that encouraged the prisoners to become more responsible for their actions and helped motivate them toward more productive lives. Upon returning to the woods with the ribbon in hand, I was shocked to find the pigeon gone. Obviously it was taken away by a cat. There I stood, tears falling from my eyes, no bird to bury, a green ribbon in my hand. But the words on the ribbon stood out to me as never before: “Who you are makes a difference.”21.The underlined word “stunned” in Paragraph 2 probably means “ _”.A. disappointed B. excited C. shocked D. interested22.Why was the writer unable to go to work?A. He was fired by the boss. B. He was hurt at work.C. He wanted to make a difference at home.D. He was afraid to be attacked by the prisoners.23. According to the passage, the writer was involved in the special program to _.A. teach the importance of protecting birdsB. be a leader of the prisonersC. encourage the prisoners D. be a guard of the prison24. We can infer from the last sentence_.A. the writer was discouragedB. the writer changed the attitude towards lifeC. the writer hated the cat very much D. the writer missed the leadersB Sharing a room with a family member or a friend can be tough, but it becomes especially difficultwhen you are sharing it with someone you hardly know. If you find yourself in a similar situation, do not worry . There are things you can do to help you deal with having a roommate, no matter who it may be. First of all, you have to remember that you get what you give. If you are nice to others, then others will be nice to you as well. You also need to set personal space for yourself and for the other person. So before your new roommate moves in, talk to him. Set the rules early and discuss your hopes. Remember that there are two things that make up any good relationship: belief and respect. The same thing applies to having a roommate. You have to respect each other. So he has that new PS3 game that youve always wanted to try out? Ask permission first. If he says no, dont ask him for it again. If he lets you borrow his stuff, take care of the item and treat it as if it were your own. Make sure that you return it in the same condition as when you borrowed it. To keep away from disagreement over who does the housework, clean as you go. For housework that can be shared, you may want to divide it equally so that you dont do all of it. Take turns in washing the dishes. You may do it every other day or you may divide the task so that you only have to do it in the morning and your roommate will only have to do it at night. When it comes to food and grocery items, determine what can be shared. Dont be too mean when it comes to sharing food. On the other hand, determine what you can share and what you cant and be clear about it. The advantages of sharing food is that both of you can save on time and food preparation.25. What is the passage mainly about?A. Why you need a roommate. B. How you drive a roommate you dont like.C. What you do to find a roommate. D. How you can get along with your roommate.26. Good relationship among roommates lies in(在于) _ .A. money and gifts B. attraction and good wordsC. trust and respect D. threats and orders27. Which of the following is NOT true if you want to use your roommates stuff?A. You must ask his or her permission first.B. If your roommate doesnt lend you anything, try to take it.C. If he or she lends the stuff to you, you must take care of it .D. When you return the stuff you borrowed, it should be the same as before.28. What can be inferred from the fourth paragraph?A. There are always quarrels between roommates.B. Try to do all the housework by yourself.C. Share everything with your roommates.D. Try to do the housework by turns.C My first child was due in a couple of months. All of my shopping was done except for one thing. When my little brother was born, my mom had bought an old-fashioned, red-velvet baby carriage(天鹅绒童车). Ever since then, I wanted one for my child. I knew that this would be hard to find. So mum offered to take me around. Even used carriages cost quite a bit, and l had only $35 to spend. I hoped that I could only use the money I had. Early one Saturday morning, we drove for about an hour to a city with flea (跳蚤)market, and second-hand stores. As we searched place after place without even seeing a baby carriages, wed take turns saying, “Itwill be at the next stop.” I lost hope as day passed and it was getting dark. I was ready to give up. My mom wanted to go to one more store. One the way Mom told me I should never lost hope. When we got to the store, I took a deep breath. I knew that this was my last chance. My moms words began to ring in my ear. “Never lose hope.” As we walked in, l made a quick rush down the middle of the store. There was one new red-velvet baby carriage. I ran over to touch it because I could hardly believe my eyes. I was so excited that I cant say a word. When I calmed down, it occurred to me that , because it was new, I probably couldnt afford it. The saleslady said it came with the store when she bought it several years ago, and that it had been in storage(储存)until just this morning. She said she wanted to get rid of it as a bargain and was only asking $35. You can imagine how happy we were on our way home. If it hadnt been for my mother, I wouldnt have made it. Both of my children have outgrown(长得不再需要)the carriage, but l keep it to remind me of my mothers words, “Never lose hope.” I always encourage my children with my experience. I say if you never lose hope, you will succeed eventually.29. Why did the author go shopping?A. She wanted to relax herself.B. Her mother asked her to make preparations.C. She liked shopping with her mom very much.D. She had to make preparations for having a baby.30. Before the author went to buy a baby carriage she_.A. hoped to buy and old baby carriage with $35B. thought that a second-hand carriage was very cheapC. thought she could afford(支付得起) to buy an old baby carriageD. thought this kind of new baby carriage was easy to find31. The underlined phrased “flea (跳蚤)market” in the second paragraph probably means_.A. a large market where all kinds of goods are soldB. a small shop where some everyday goods are soldC. a market where people sell the things they produceD. open-air market that sells used things at low prices32. What conclusion can we draw from the text?A. a cheap thing is worth buying.B. Hold on, and youll succeed eventually.C. Luck plays an important role in our life.D. It is important to get advice from others.D The teachers below have not only taught uncountable classes, but they have changed the yoga(瑜伽)world in their own unique ways. Seane Corn Seane Corn is a co-founder of Off the Mat, Into the World, but her work reaches further than that group. Beginning in 1998, she creates the yoga program at Children of the Night, a shelter that houses and educates homeless adolescents in the Los Angeles area. In 2004, Seane became a champion for YouthAIDS, whose task is to spread national awareness（意识）about the global emergency(紧急情况)of AIDS. Coby Kozlowski Coby Kozlowski not only teaches yoga classes in the Kripalu style, but is also a life coach, storyteller, an expert in transformative leadership, and a dance teacher. Copy has certificates(资格证书)in raw food, leadership, Ayurvedic studies, dance and psychology(心理学), and she has some other interests too. Along with her love for her work, she is a poet, skier, surfer, artist and lover of adventure. Ana Forrest Ana Forrest has created her own style of yoga known as Forrest Yoga which focuses on breath and awareness of energy movement through the body, and has popularized using the yoga movements to heal(治愈) emotional wounds(伤口). Kathryn Buding Kathryn Buding is well-known as a yoga teacher and organic food lover. She began teaching in Los Angeles many years ago and now her classes are available on YogaGlo. She also loves to cook and writes on several sites about yoga and all healthy things. She is the co-founder of Poses for Paws, which raises money for animals through yoga.33. What can we learn about Seane Corn?A. She is good at writing.B. She is concerned about peoples health.C. She leads a healthy life by eating organic food.D. She teaches yoga to raise money for the homeless.34. Compared with other yoga teachers, Coby Kozlowski _.A. can make more money B. is interested in more fieldsC. spends more time teaching yogaD. does more voluntary social work35. If Amy just lost her beloved grandmother, whose class should she attend?A. Seane Corns B. Coby Kozlowskis C. Ana Forrests D. Kathryn Budings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。Muzak(背景音乐) The next time you go into a bank, a store, or a supermarket, stop and listen. What do you hear?36 Its similar to the music you listen to, but its not exactly the same. Thats because this music was especially designed to relax you, or to give you extra energy. Quiet background music used to be called “elevator music” because we often heard it in the elevators. But lately, we hear it in more and more places, and it has a new name “Muzak”. It is always more likely between ten and eleven in the morning, and between three and four in the afternoon, when people are tired. 37 If you listen to Muzak carefully, you will probably recognize the names of many of the songs. Some musicians or song writers dont want their songs to be used as Muzak, but others are happy when their songs are chosen. Why? 38 Music is often played in public places because it is designed to make people feel less lonely when they in an airport or a hotel. It has been proven that Muzak does what it is designed to do. Tired office workers suddenly have more energy when they hear the pleasant sound of Muzak in the background. 39 Supermarkets shoppers buy 38 percent more groceries. Some people dont like Muzak. They say its boring to hear the same song all the time. 40 They say it helps them relax and feel calm. One way or another, Muzak affects everyone. Some farmers even say their cows give more milk when they hear Muzak.A. The music gives them extra energy.B. Music is playing in the background.C. Factory workers produce 13 percent more.D. Muzak tends to help people understand music better.E. But other people enjoy hearing Muzak in public places.F. They get as much as $4 million a year if their songs are used.G. Muzak is played in most of the big supermarkets in the world.第三部分 英语知识运用第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分） My elder sister Lisa is only four feet ten, but she has a great personality. I learned everything about 41 from her. She is 42 a brilliant businesswoman. Once she ran(经营) nine 43 at the same time just by herself. 44 she talked to her employees, shed stand on a box. Thus she could look them straight in the eye and 45 connect with them. These days I work in my sisters restaurant. Of course, we quarrel with each other 46 , but I think its 47 to be open and honest and let things out. 48 God has given us all kinds of senses, we should each have our own 49 and, of course, we cant always 50 with others. One day a woman 51 Vicky was helping me prepare a salad for a cooking class. “You forgot sugar and vinegar,” Vicky pointed 52 .“They are used in most salad cookbooks.” I 53 to her, “In my family, we dont 54 sugar and vinegar to our salad.” She argued, “We do in my family, and our salad is very good.”“Year? Well, 55 is great!” I shouted backed.Back and forth we went on arguing 56 we both burst into tears. “What are you doing?” I asked myself. “You because so angry just 57 a recipe！”Then I hugged Vicky 58 and she hugged me right back. Weve been best friends ever since. Be real; Make 59 with people; Look them in the eye; Tell them how you feel; Dont be afraid to say 60 you mean. When you let go of the feelings you hold inside, youll be amazed at what comes back to you.41.A. washingB. cookingC. shoppingD. cleaning42. A. alsoB. eitherC. evenD. still43.A. restaurantsB. schoolsC. hospitalsD. stores44. A. WhoeverB. WhateverC. WhereverD. Whenever45. A. slowlyB. reallyC. carefullyD. hardly46. A. finallyB. sometimesC. graduallyD. hopefully47. A. dangerousB. difficultC. goodD. easy48. A. SinceB. AlthoughC. IfD. When49. A. sentencesB. opinionsC. wordsD. tastes50.A. argueB. helpC. likeD. agree51.A. namedB. foundC. heldD. invited 52.A. toB. atC. inD. out53.A. discussedB. explainedC. answeredD. showed54. A. getB. placeC. makeD. add55. A. weB. usC. oursD. our56. A. whileB. untilC. afterD. when57. A. becauseB. insteadC. instead ofD. because of58. A. carefullyB. closelyC. strictlyD. powerfully59. A. friendsB. connectionsC. businessD. dishes60. A. ifB. whenC. thatD. what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（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。M: Have you read the evening paper today?W: Yes, l have read it.M: Is there anything 61 (importance) in the paper?W: Yes. 62 is reported that the factory near our school was on fire last night.M: Is that true? I cant believe it.W: Yes, its true.M: How did 63 fire happen?W: No one is quite sure about 64 caused the fire. It is still 65 investigation(调查).M: Tell me more about the fire.W: Well, the fire 66 (break) out in the middle of the night. 67 student in our school saw the fire and called the police at once. When the police arrived, the fire was too strong to be put out. It took them two hours to keep the fire under control.M: What loss did the fire cause?W: One person 68 (kill)in the fire and three other persons were 69 (bad) burnt. A lot of products were burnt out.M: I am sorry 70 (hear)that. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错（满分10分）短文中共有10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（ ）,并在此符号下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（ ）划掉。 修改：在错的词下划一横线， 并在该词的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.只许修改处，多者（从第处起）不计分。 I went hiking to a mountain with my friend last summer. It was a good trip in the beginning and something unexpected happened halfway. One of my friends suddenly felt a terrible pain in his stomach and he couldnt move any far. Nobody knew how to deal it. One girl tried to call her mum over the mobile phone, but there is no signal in the mountain area. Lucky we had bought a tent with us. We put it up and let him to rest in it. After taken some pills, he drank some water and ate some food. After a while, I felt much better and we walked on. We all enjoyed us on the top of the mountain. 第二节 书面表达（满分25分）现在很多学生因为种种原因很少参加体育锻炼，请你以“Middle school students should take an active part in Physical Exercise” 为题目写一篇短文。写作内容需包括以下要点：1. 学生们不参加体育活动的原因（如没时