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屯溪一中20142015学年第二学期期中考试高二年级英语试题第一卷(选择题，共115分)第一部分：听力理解 I. 听力（共二节，每一小题1.5分, 满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分75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. Who is the shortest?A. Jack B. Bob. C. The man.2. How does the woman probably feel now? A. Frightened B. Excited. C. Depressed.3. Where are the two speakers probably? A. In a swimming pool. B. On the beach. C. By a river.4. Whats the most probable relationship between the two speakers? A. Friends. B. Waiter and manager. C. Bank clerk and customer. 5. What will the woman do tonight? A. Go to the concert. B. Help the man move. C. Move into her new apartment.第二节(共5小题；每小题1.5分,满分22.5分) 听下面2段对话或独白。每段对话或独自后有几个小题,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。每段对话或独自读两遍。听第6段材料,回答第6至7题。6. What will the weather be like tomorrow? A. Hot. B. Cool. C. Warm.7. What will the woman probably do tomorrow? A. Go boating. B. Stay at home. C. Enjoy some sunshine.听第7段材料, 回答第8至9题。8. What did Ann Moore do in West Africa? A. She worked as a nurse. B. She helped to look after babies. C. She offered help to African mothers.9. Whats the conversation mainly about? A. A working mother. B. A modern-day inventor. C. A new baby carrier.听第8段材料, 回答第10至12题。10. How does the woman go to work at the moment? A. By bus. B. By subway. C. By car.11. Whats the mans reason for not driving to work? A. His son is using the car. B. He cant afford the gas bill. C. He lives near his workplace.12. What do we know about the woman? A. She isnt married. B. She doesnt like her boss. C. She was late for work today. 听第9段材料, 回答第13至16题。13. What does the woman probably think of her work? A. Quite difficult. B. Very boring. C. Too simple.14. What does the woman say about her friend？ A. She is looking for a job. B. She has no work experience. C. She doesnt dare to leave her job.15. How many more years will the man work in the company? A. Eight. B. Six. C. Two.16. What position does the man suggest that the woman apply for? A. A secretary. B. An engineer. C. A manager.听第10段材料, 回答第17至20题。17. Where will the new summer hours be posted? A. Outside the dining hall. B. Outside the student club. C. Outside the students rooms.18. When can the students get the information about films and concerts? A. Each Sunday. B. Each Saturday. C. Each Wednesday.19. When will the meals be served on weekends? A. From 7:00 am to noon. B. From noon to 7:00 pm. C. From 5:00 pm to midnight.20. What can the students use the new summer ID card for? A. Using the school hospital. B. Getting books from the library. C. Doing sports in the athletic club.第二部分 英语知识运用 (共两节，满分45分)第一节 单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）21. Next week, _ British Parliament will vote on _ ban for all cigarette advertising. Ministers wish to cut smoking children under 16 years by a third by 2012. A. /; aB. the, a C. a,/ D. a, the 22. -The average house price has fallen again this year in some big cities since 2007. -_. A. Quite OK B. Thats the case C. I agreeD. Certainly23. It is requested that the reporter_ to blame for the wrong report. A referring to B referring to as C. referred to be D. referred to being24. -These grapes look really beautiful. -They_! See the price $ 3.99 a pound. Very expensive, arent they?A. would B. could C. might D. should25. Though a typhoon is on the way, people are still looking forward _ the outdoor concert by the pop singer. A. to canceling B. not to canceling C. not to cancel D. to not canceling26.The manager was annoyed by the _ interruptions while he was on vacation, so he tuned off his mobile phone.A. continuous B. regular C. constant D. common27. The medium believes the price of petrol will rise by more than_ two percent. A. other B. another C. any other D. the other28.-I wish I hadnt thrown away that reading list! -I thought you might regret it. Thats why I_ it up from the waste paper basket.A. had picked B. would pick C. have picked D. picked29. It is not always easy for the public to see_ use a new invention can be of to human life.A. whose B. what C. which D. that30. -Did you see Jay Chou at his album signing event?-Not really. We waited in line for an hour, only to be_ at the door.A. tuned away B. turned out C. turned off D. turned up31. Some dont agree to the plan, while Im out of_ opposed to it. A. those who B. who C. those D. that32. With efforts _ conservation, we may believe that people enjoy a healthy life without the environment around them _.A. focused on; suffering B. focusing on; suffering C. focused on; being suffered D. focusing on; suffered 33. The spokesman said that this was a_ negotiation because it solved a lot of problems between the two sides. A. primitive B. persuasive C. protective D. productive34. -What were you up to when she dropped in? -I_ for a while and _ some reading. A. had played; was going to do B. played; did C. was playing; was going to do D. had played; did35. So far, he must have achieved his goal, _? A. mustnt he B. didnt he C. doesnt he D. hasnt he第二节 完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分） Angry farmers gathered in Tokyo, shouting and shaking their fists on Tuesday in a protest to demand compensation（赔偿） for products contaminated（污染） by radiation from Japans nuclear plant.The 200 _36_ , mostly from northeastern Japan, held some cabbage they couldnt _37_. Many of them carried large signs_38_ “stop nuclear energy” outside the headquarters of Tokyo Electric Power Go. The Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant was _39_ in the tsunami on the 11th March, 2011.“ My _40_ has run out. The nuclear crisis has_41_ destroyed our farming business,” said a 72-year-old Katsuo Okazaki, who_42_ peaches and apples._43_ leaking from the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant-about 220 kilometers north of Tokyo-has been_44_ in milk, water and vegetables such as spinach from_45_ the plant. The government once _46_ the sale of raw milk from some towns from near the plant _47_ spinach, cabbage, broccoli and several other_48_ vegetables from throughout Fukushima district, though most restrictions in nearby areas have been_49_.But even once restrictions are removed and produce has become _50_, farmers throughout the northeast fear consumers will reject their_51_.It is estimated that it will take six to nine months to bring the plant into cold shutdown, which is a _52_ step that allows roughly 80,000 people who have escaped from home within 20-kilometer area around the plant to return.Farmers are also_53_ about the about 3,000 cows, 130,000 pigs and 680,000 chickens they had to_54_. Some have already died, and many are weak and dying.“ We have no dreams. No hopes. _55_ I ask myself How shall I live in the future?” shouted Kazuhiko Suzuki, 70, from Fukushima.36. A. workersB. farmersC. cooksD. gardeners37. A. sellB. harvestC. buyD. plant38. A. meaningB. writingC. speakingD. saying39. A. builtB. restoredC. damagedD. known 40. A. patienceB. strengthC. moneyD. time41. A. instantlyB. totallyC. merelyD. slightly42. A. developsB. tradesC. storesD. grows43. A. HeatB. Energy C. RadiationD. Waste44. A. detectedB. keptC. containedD. carried45. A. beyondB. outsideC. insideD. around46. A. invitedB. bannedC. discouragedD. pushed47. A. in spite ofB. except forC. as well asD. including48. A. leafyB. traditionalC. commonD. seasonal49. A. tightenedB. liftedC. introducedD. placed50. A. ripeB. readyC. safeD. popular51. A. vegetablesB. foodC. fruitsD. produce52. A. crucialB. basicC. minor D. likely53. A. seriousB. concernedC. disappointedD. particular54. A. leave asideB. leave aloneC. leave offD. leave behind55. A. Since thenB. Once againC. Each dayD. As usual第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40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。AHow would you like an easy way to earn $2,500? All you have to do is to sit around and wait for your meals. Theres a catch, however. You have to stay in a chicken cage with a stranger for a whole week. There are no books or television or radio for amusement. You cant leave until the week is up. And a camera will be recording your every move.Two people actually took the job. The idea came from Rob Thompson, a video artist. He wanted to make a film about the way animals are treated. His goal was to raise peoples awareness of the living conditions of animals that are raised for food. He decided to pay $5,000 out of his own savings to two people who were willing to live like chickens for a week. To Robs surprise, quite a few people answered his advertisement. He had interviewed and selected Eric, a 24-year-old restaurant worker, and Para, a 24-year-old chemist. The plan was for them to spend seven days together in a chicken cage that was six feet long and three feet wide. A camera would record their experiences, which would take place in an art museum. The week was long and difficult. They slept on a hard wooden floor. They couldnt stand up without hanging their heads. They ate vegetables and drank water from a garden hosepipe. Their only privacy was a toilet surrounded by a curtain. There were no sinks, mirrors, or toothbrushes in the cage. Their only inspiration was the two framed checks that hung on the wall outside the cage. Visitors who came here were warned, “Do not feed the humans.” Finally it was over, and Para and Eric appeared from their cage. They had survived the week, and they each had a $2,500 check in their hands. When Rob Thompson opened the cage, Eric came out, changed into clean clothes, and ate a chocolate bar right away. “Its great to be able to stand up,” he said. Para just changed her clothes and left. After a week of visitors and reporters watching her, she didnt want to talk to anyone.56. What kind of person is Rob Thompson? A. He is curious about peoples personal life. B. He is kind-hearted to animals. C. He hates people around. D. He likes to help poor people.57. The underlined word “catch” probably means_. A. unsolved problem B. surprising wonder C. unbelievable fact D. hidden difficulty58. What made it most difficult for the two to stay in the cage? A. They didnt know each other. B. They couldnt lie down to sleep in the cage. C. They didnt have meat to eat. D. They had to do almost everything under others eyes.59. Which of the following would be the best title for this passage? A. Easy Way to Earn $2,500 B. Do Not Feed the Humans C. Living Like a Chicken D. Getting Along Well AnywayBThis is a time of year when we think about giving and receiving presents. Can you find a little extra to give? On this page we suggest a few organizations you might like to help.Littleton Childrens HomeWe DONT want your money, but childrens toys, books and clothes IN GOOD CONDITION would be very welcome.Also, we are looking for friendly families who would take our children into their homes for a few hours or days as guests. You have so much Will you share it?Phone Sister Thomas on 55671Childrens HospiceWe look after a small number of very sick children. This important work needs skill and love. We cannot continue without gifts or money to pay for more nursing staff. We also need storybooks and toys suitable for quiet games.Please contact the Secretary, Little Childrens Hospice, Newby Road.Street FoodIn the winter weather, its no fun being homeless. Its even worse if youre hungry. We give hot food to at least fifty people every night. Its hard work, but necessary. Can you come and help? If not, can you offer a little money? We use a very old kitchen, and we need some new saucepans(平底锅). Money for new ones would be most welcome indeed.Contact Street Food, c/o Marys House, Elming Way. Littleton Phone 27713 Littleton Youth ClubHave you got an unwanted chair? A record-player? A pot of paint ? Because we can use them!We want to get to work on our meeting room!Please phone 66231 and well be happy to collect anything you can give us.Thank you!The Night Shelter We offer a warm bed for the night to anyone who has nowhere to go. We rent the former Commercial Hotel on Green Street. Although it is not expensive, we never seem to have quite enough money. Can you let us have a few pounds? Any amount, however small, will be such a help.Send it to us at 15, Green St, Littleton. Please make check payable to Night Shelter.60. What kind of people are these organizations designed for?A. Homeless and sick children B. Less fortunate members of our societyC. Hungry people who have no beds to sleep inD. Friendly members of our society to help others61. If you like children and you could offer a happy family to a homeless child, you may contact _.A. Street Food B. The Night Shelter C. Littleton Childrens Home D. Childrens Hospice62. What can be concluded from the passage?A. There are too many social problems in this society.B. People are very poor during the time of giving.C. To offer help is just an excuse for these organizations to collect money.D. There are many organizations trying to solve social problems.63. What kind of things would Littleton Youth Club like to collect?A. Old furniture and second-hand electrical equipment.B. An apartment and some saucepans.C. Hot food and storybooks.D. A sum of money and childrens toys. CAn Israeli law banning too skinny models went into effect with the start of 2013. The law, approved last March in Israel, requires models to prove they have maintained a Body Mass Index (BMI) of at least 18.5 for three months before a fashion show. That means a woman who is 68 inches tall can weigh no less than 119 pounds.“This law is another step in the war against eating disorders,” said physician Adatto. “Underweight models,” he explained, “can no longer serve as role models for innocent young people who copy their false image of being skinny.”But some critics in this country say it is misguided, focusing on weight instead of health. They also say the Israeli ban is bound to fail because of the strong power of the fashion industry. “I think its an approach that isnt going to work.” said eating disorder expert Susan Ice, who worked with an organization which creates a healthy working environment for models.But Adatto told the reporter that he began to concern the issue after meeting an ambitious model who looked like she needed to be hospitalized. He said. “I realized that only legislation(立法) can change the situation. There was no time to waste; so many girls were dieting to death.”However, the efforts to regulate models weight in Spain and Italy have not resulted in significant changes in part because of difficulties in determining reliable methods of measuring weight and health.Still, folks including Ice say theres no denying that images from Hollywood and the fashion industry can be difficult for young women to deal with. “Certainly I dont believe the modeling industry has caused the rise in eating disorders, but it makes it harder,” she says. “Its a difficult recovery environment, worshiping thinness as the beauty ideal.”64. One benefit the new Israeli law may bring is _.A. to change the working conditions of modelsB. to lower the chance of skinny models deathC. to provide guidance for women worshiping thinnessD. to prevent models from suffering from eating disorders65. In the opinion of the critics, the law wont succeed because.A. it misleads young women to form a bad eating habit.B. it doesnt provide a proper approach that can work well.C. it doesnt create a healthy working environment for models.D. the fashion industry is much too influential.66. What caused Adatto to think that a law was needed to change the situation?A. Meeting an ambitious but too skinny model.B. Establishing his fashion model agent.C. Being interviewed by a reporter.D. Seeing a model die from eating disorders.67. According to the passage, the new Israeli law banning skinny models is.A. practical B. controversial C. acceptable D. Reasonable DKING LEARPart 3NARRATOR: As soon as Goneril has got all she can from her father, she begins treating him disrespectfully. When Lear wants to speak to her, Goneril tells her servant, Oswald, to say she is sick. She encourages her staff to be disrespectful towards Lear and begins complaining about the hundred soldiers Lear has brought with him. However, King Lear soon has a friend by his side. The Duke of Kent, who Lear ordered to leave Britain, cannot abandon his king. He therefore comes to Lear disguised as a servant called Caius and asks for a job.(Enter Lear, several of Lears soldiers and Kent disguised as a servant.)LEAR: OK, Caius. Ill give you a trial. And if you prove to be good at your job, Ill keep you on as my servant. (Oswald enters.) Hey, you there. Wheres my daughter? (Oswald ignores the king and hurries out of the room.) Hey. Whats going on? Call hi