江西省南昌市四校2015_2016学年高二英语下学期期中联考试题.docx

2015-2016学年度下学期高二英语期中考试第I卷第一部分：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. Whats the probable relationship between the two speakers? A. Driver and passenger.B. Teacher and student.C. Classmates.2. Why cant the man help the woman?A. He must leave at once. B. Hes too busy. C. He doesnt know how to help her.3. What will the woman probably do this evening? A. She will attend the wedding. B. She will go over the lessons. C. She will eat out. 4. What does the man reply? A. Karen is very forgetful. B. He knows Karen better now. C. Karen is sure to pass the interview. 5. What are the speakers doing? A. Riding a horse. B. Shooting a movie. C. Taking a photo.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5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. Where are the two speakers probably? A. In a supermarket.B. In a park. C. In a school.7. What do we know about the woman? A. She is a panda expert. B. She became interested in pandas at the first sight. C. Perhaps she is shortsighted.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. What attracts Mary most when she first met John? A. His nice figure and appearance. B. His work and good family. C. His cleverness and humor. 9. What do we know about Mary from the conversation? A. She falls in love with John at the first sight. B. She doesnt want to give out the secret to Steve. C. She is sure that John will call her tomorrow.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What is the womans phone number? A. 614-3739. B. 640-3439. C. 640-3734.11. Whats the most probable relationship between the two speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Workmates. C. Boss and secretary. 12. When does the woman tell the man to be back home? A. 11:30 p.m. B. 1:00 a.m. C. Before midnight.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What is the woman looking for? A. A friends house. B. A cheap hotel. C. An expensive hotel. 14. When do the banks close? A. 7:00 p.m. B. 7:30 p.m. C. 6:30 p.m. 15. When was this town built? A. In the 13th century. B. In the 14th century. C. In the 15th century.16. Where is the town center? A. Just outside. B. In the square. C. Around the corner.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. When did drag racing start? A. In the early 1950s. B. In the late 1950s. C. In the early 1960s. 18. Why do drag race tracks have to be straight? A. The fast cars cant make a sharp turn. B. Each race lasts only about seven seconds. C. The cars might run into people in the street. 19. Why is it sometimes impossible to see the racers? A. The tracks are too straight. B. There is too much smoke. C. The racing cars go too fast.20. What do we know about drag racing? A. It costs more money than other car racing. B. It has nothing in common with other car races.C. It has changed from a teenage entertainment to business.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） 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ADear Grandma,It was nice seeing you at Christmas. You looked so happy!After losing two grandparents within the past year, I have taken some time to reflect on what is most important. I want to let you know what a positive influence you have been on me. I am the person I am because of you. I remember being on your farm a lot when I was younger. I remember the projects you planned for us. We painted rocks to represent our family members. We made doll clothes out of colorful socks. We made many playhouses in the woods. We learned that if you left a bucket of soybeans in the rain, you would soon have a bucket of growing beans. We learned that if we helped pick the strawberries in the morning, wed have them on our ice cream in the afternoon. We learned that some plants have funny names, like the elephant ear plant. We learned that you could make anything with what you had. We learned that making things out of paper and cardboard was more fun than what came inside the packaging. We learned it was OK to get dirty, but Grandma would wash us up before Mom came. You once made models of everyones houses, which made me want to be an architect. Another time, you made quilts for all of the grandkids. I still use mine every night. The edge has worn out. But you taught me how to fix it. I love and respect you. You are always patient, with a quiet determination. Grandma, thank you for everything you have taught me. I hope that I am able to pass on all these memories and skills to my children and grandchildren. Love always,Kelly21. After losing two grandparents, the author began to _. A. realize her grandmas influence on herB. become a person like her grandmaC. write to her grandma regularlyD. like her grandma very much22. On her grandmas farm, Kelly learned to _. A. make strawberry ice creamB. name different funny plantsC. mend the worn-out edge of her quiltD. use cupboards to make models of houses23. Kellys grandma _. A. was willing to help othersB. wanted Kelly to be an architectC. was skilled in making thingsD. disliked the kids bad behaviors24. Kelly wrote this letter mainly to _. A. send her grandma best wishes for ChristmasB. ask her grandma for helpC. recall her happy life on the farmD. show love and respect for her grandmaBHave Fun at UKs Most Famous Theme Park Alton Towers Theme Park re-opens with selected rides and attractions for Half-Term from 19th to 27th of February 2016, and then again for the main season, starting on 26th March, 2016. Theres something for the whole family at Alton Towers, with lots of terrific rides, amazing live shows, and wonderful costume characters. Guests of all ages will enjoy many different fun-packed activities. Here are some of the rides.Thirteen Thirteen is based on the discovery of an ancient burial site in an area of unexpected woodland known as the Dark Forest, and built on the site of the old Corkscrew roller-coaster. You are invited to take the final ride on Thirteen, going deep into the seemingly living, breathing Dark Forest. You must be at least 1.2m tall to go on the ride. If you are 1.96m or over, you cant go on the ride.Laughs and frights Are you up for a bit of light-hearted fun with friends and family? The roller-coaster at the Alton Towers Resort make for an unforgettable experience. There is a great deal of fun and lots of laughs and fun frights on its amusement rides.Attractions There is entertainment for the whole family. There are lots of rides and activities to keep all ages happy, all day long. You may take a ride on the Sky ride or start or finish your day with a round of Extraordinary Golf. Save 20% by booking online and benefit from Early Ride Time. There is no online booking feethe price you see is the price you pay.Ticket Type Including Early Ride TimeOnline Only PriceOnline Family of Four Ticket90.24Online Adult Ticket31.68Online Child Ticket (age 4-11)24.4825. The feature of the theme park is that _.A. it only provides terrific rides B. everyone in the family can have fun there C. only adults can go on the ride D. none of the activities are suitable for tall people26. If little Tom is 1.15m tall, which of the following is he forbidden to do?A. Take the final ride on Thirteen. B. Ride on the roller-coasters.C. Go on the Sky ride. D. Play Extraordinary Golf.27. If a family of four wants to buy tickets to the theme park online, they should pay_. A. about 90 pounds B. about 113 pounds C. about 150 pounds D. about 72 pounds28. Which of the following statements is true?A. A 13-year-old boy needs to pay 24.48 pounds for his ticket.B. You can save 20% of booking fee if you book online.C. Guests can visit the theme park at any time of the year.D. It is suggested that you finish your perfect day by playing Extraordinary Golf.CThe composing(writing music) career of Albert Roussel got off to a changeable start, and received one of its biggest successes from a lie.Roussel lost his parents at the age of eight and went to live with his grandfather. He built on the music he had learned from his mother, entertaining himself by reading through the family music collection and playing operatic selections and popular songs on the piano. Three years later Roussels grandfather died, and his mothers sister took him in. Her husband arranged for young Albert to take piano lessons. Summer vacations at a Belgian seaside added a second love to his life the sea. He studied to be a soldier in the navy, but still made time to study music.In the French Navy, he and two friends found time to play the music of Beethoven and other composers. Roussel also began composing. At the Church of the Trinity in Cherbourg on Christmas Day 1892, he had his first public appearance as a composer. That success encouraged Roussel to write a wedding march, and one of his fellow naval officers offered to show it to a famous conductor, Edouard Colonne. When Roussels friend returned with the manuscript (手稿), he reported that Colonne had advised Roussel to give up his naval career and devote his life to music.Not long afterward, at the age of 25, Roussel did just that. He applied the qualities that he had developed in the navy to his composing and became a major force in twentieth century French music. As for Edouard Colonnes inspiring advice that Roussel should devote his life to music, Roussels naval friend later admitted that he had made it up and that he had never even shown Roussels manuscript to the conductor.29. What information can we get from the second paragraph?A. Alberts grandfather died when Albert was eight years old.B. Alberts aunt arranged for him to take piano lessons.C. Albert gave up studying music after he studied to be a soldier in the navy.D. Albert came to love the sea after summer vacations at the seaside.30. From the third paragraph we know that _.A. in the French Navy, Roussel and two friend began composingB. Roussels naval friend showed the wedding march to EdouardC. Roussels first public appearance at the church was successful D. Edouard Colonne advised Roussel to devote his life to music31. Which of the following is true according to the text?A. The composing career of Roussel started stably.B. Roussel learned basic music knowledge from his aunt.C. A white lie helped Roussel achieve success.D. Roussel was cheated and hurt by his naval friend.32. Who told a lie according to the text?A. Alberts naval friendB. Roussels grandfather. C. Roussels aunt. D. Edouard Colonne.DWhy should mankind explore space? Why should money, time and effort be spent exploring and researching something with so few obvious benefits? Why should resources be spent on space rather than on conditions and people on Earth? These are questions that, understandably, are very often asked.Perhaps the best answer lies in our genetic makeup (基因构成) as human beings. What drove our ancestors to move from the trees into the plains, and on into all possible areas and environments? The wider the spread of a species, the better its chance of survival. Perhaps the best reason for exploring space is this genetic tendency to expand wherever possible.Nearly every successful civilization has explored, because by doing so, any dangers in surrounding areas can be identified and prepared for. Without knowledge, we may be completely destroyed by the danger. With knowledge, we can lessen its effects.Exploration also allows minerals and other potential (潜在的) resources to be found. Even if we have no immediate need of them, they will perhaps be useful later. Resources may be more than physical possessions. Knowledge or techniques have been acquired through exploration. The techniques may have medical applications which can improve the length or quality of our lives. We have already benefited from other spin-offs including improvements in earthquake prediction, in satellites for weather forecasting and in communications systems. Even non-stick pans and mirrored sunglasses are by-products (副产品) of technological developments in the space industry!While many resources are spent on what seems a small return, the exploration of space allows creative, brave and intelligent members of our species to focus on what may serve to save us. While space may hold many wonders and explanations of how the universe was formed or how it works, it also holds dangersThe danger exists, but knowledge can help human being to survive. Without the ability to reach out across space, the chance to save ourselves might not exist.While Earth is the only planet known to support life, surely the adaptive ability of humans would allow us to live on other planets. It is true that the lifestyle would be different, but human life and cultures have adapted in the past and surely could in the future.33. Why does the author mention the questions in Paragraph1?A. To express his doubts.B. To compare different ideas.C. To introduce points for discussion.D. To describe the conditions on Earth.34. What is the reason for exploring space based on Paragraph2?A. Humans are nature-born to do so.B. Humans have the tendency to fight.C. Humans may find new sources of food.D. Humans dont like to stay in the same place.35. What makes it possible for humans to live on other planets?A. Our genetic makeup.B. The adaptive ability of humans.C. Resources on the earth. D. By-products in space exploration.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。Useful means to improve your handwritingSome kids love handwriting, but others hate when its time to put their pen to paper. Maybe they are worried about their handwriting. Are you one of them？ 36 Here are five steps that really work!Get a great graspTry thishold your pencil at the top and try to write your name. Pretty hard？But when you hold your pencil the correct way, writing is much easier. 37 Hold it in place with your thumb, and your index(食指) and middle fingers.Let the lines be your guideLined paper is your friend！Those lines can help you create letters that are the right size and proportion(均衡). 38 Also be sure to fill up the lined space completely. Those capital letters should be from the bottom line to the top one.Slow downIf your writing is hard to read, try slowing down a little. If you rush, its hard to control where you stop and start your letters.Lower the pressure 39 That makes it harder to make the smooth lines. Try easing up and dont hold the pencil too tightly. 40 Lots of games require you to write or draw pictures. So even though its not schoolwork，youre still using the skills you need to control your pen better.A. Play games.B. Ask for more advice.C. So “a” should be half the height of a capital “A”.D. Youve been writing since you were a little kid.E. Some kids press down really hard when they write.F. The good news is that just about everyone can improve their handwriting.G. The best way to hold a pen or pencil is to let it rest next to the base of your thumb.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，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A.B.C和D）中，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。In the beautiful forest stood a small and beautiful house.Suddenly, a deer ran into the backyard, where a little boy was 41 . The deer caught the boys 42 with its antlers (鹿角). This scared the little boy so much that he 43 a loud cry which brought his mother 44 out to see what the matter was. She came out just in time to 45 the deer running off towards the mountains with her little boy.The boys mother was greatly 46 ! She ran after the deer as fast as she could, and not too far away, she found her little boy sitting 47 on the grass. When he saw his mother, the little boy laughed and reached out his arms to her. His mother lifted him up and 48 him tightly. She was so happy that she 49 .She hurried back to their home with her precious son. When she got there, she stopped at once, 50 at what she saw. The huge tree behind their house had fallen over 51 she was out running after the deer to save her son. The whole house was destroyed under its great 52 .Then the little boys mother 53 the day about a year before when a deer 54 from a hunter had run into her house. She felt sorry for the frightened deer, so she covered it with some clothes, 55 it with some fresh grass and let it return to the forest later.The deer seemed to 56 that she had saved its life, because as it left, it kept bending its head to her, as if thanking her for her 57 .She never imagined that the deer 58 remember her kindness. The deer 59 knew the tree was going to fall and hurt her, so it came back to show its 60 .When the boys mother thought of all this, she said, “Saving the life of another is the same as saving your own life.”41. A. sleepingB. cryingC. playingD. working42. A. headB. clothingC. handsD. body43. A. let outB. brought outC. made outD. put out44. A. walkingB. movingC. jumpingD. running45. A. knowB. recognizeC. realizeD. see46. A. surprisedB. touchedC. excitedD.