江西省上饶市铅山县第一中学2015-2016年度高二英语下学期期中试题.doc

2015-2016学年度第二学期铅山一中高二年级期中考试英语试题考试时间：120分钟 分值：150分 第I卷第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）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.Who is going to play the piano?A. LisaB. TomC. Jane2. What does the woman want?A. Some fruitB. Some booksC. A toothbrush3. When is the woman leaving?A. 9:35B. 10:35C. 11:354. How many days will the man stay in the hotel?A. FourB. ThreeC. Two5. Why couldnt Peter come here today?A. His wife was injured on the stairsB. He made an appointment with a doctorC. He took his mother-in-law to the hospital第二节（共15小题；每题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话对话或独白。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、7题。6. Where will the speakers have dinner tonight?A. In a barB. In a restaurantC. At Marys home7. What will the man buy on his way home?A. WineB. RosesC. Apple pies听第7段材料，回答第8-10题。8. What does the woman plan to be in her new job?A. A typistB. A managerC. A secretary9. How fast can the woman type?A. 60 words per minuteB. 70 words per minuteC. 80 words per minute10. Who is the man in the conversation?A. Li Lings friendB. An interviewerC. An interviewee听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11.Who is going to sell the car?A. The manB. The womanC. The womans cousin12. Whats the car like?A. Its a brand new carB. Its a second-hand carC. Its a practically new car13. What can we learn from the dialogue?A. The man will probably buy the car at last.B. The womans cousin will take his car abroad.C. They dont agree with each other on buying the car.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. What do the two speakers most probably do?A. BossesB. StudentsC. Employees.15. What does the man think of the film?A. TerribleB. WonderfulC. Just so-so16. What happened to the couple in the end?A. They had to work even harderB. They bought a house of their ownC. They continued to live with the wifes mother.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Which is not provided for the pets in America?A. ExerciseB. EducationC. Medical care18. Why do some owners dress their pets in pretty clothes?A. Their pets will give performances.B. Their pets like to follow the fashion.C. They want to keep their pets in fashion.19. Which dont belong to the most common pets in the US?A. MonkeysB. Birds and dogsC. Dogs20. Which pets can be trained to help disabled persons?A. Dogs and catsB. Birds and dogsC. Dogs and monkeys第二部分 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，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。AMany people in high school can not wait to go to college and leave their hometowns behind. Questions arise, though, when it comes to all of the decisions involved in choosing a college.One of the first considerations may be finance. State and public colleges are often the least expensive. Often, though, the better colleges are private and more expensive. It is sad when gifted students cannot attend a college of their choice just for financial reasons.Another major factor is location. Whether the college is in a small town or large city can have a major impact on its activities. A water lover probably will be more comfortable spending four years near an ocean or a lake. Those who cannot tolerate heat will probably be more comfortable at a northern college. Distance from home may also come into consideration. If family is a top priority, that person should stay close to home; on the other hand, if independence is desired, a campus farther from home would be more appropriate.School size also plays a major role in the decision process. If you want to get to know your teachers, a small college is suitable. For those of you who consider yourself a “people person” and want a wide range of activities, a large college is more fitting. Your area of interest is another factor to consider in the decision-making process if you want to get the most from your education. The whole point of college is to learn what is of interest to you.Crucially(至关重要地), one must take into consideration the colleges by which you can realistically be accepted. An Ivy League school for an average student would probably not be a good match. Similarly, an average school for an above-average student would not work well. The college should provide enough of a challenge for the student to work hard. Although there may not be the perfect college out there, there probably will be one that is close. Those who cannot find a suitable college are probably not looking hard enough.21.When it comes to going to college the author thinks .A. students will become homesickB. students are unwilling to leave their homeC. financial situation is the first to considerD. students are eager to attend their ideal university22. What is the main idea of the third paragraph?A. The location of the college is a main factor.B. A long distance will make students upset.C. Students can be independent at college.D. The climate must be taken into consideration.23. What does the underlined part “people person” in the passage mean?A. A person of great capacityB. A very sociable personC. A very particular personD. A person of great importance24. Which is the most important factor when choosing a college?A. The location of a collegeB. School sizeC. The examination resultsD. the coming challenges.BGardens in ScotlandDirleton CastleThe garden at Dirleton, dating from the 16th century, now is a mixture of formal tradition and modern plantings. Recognized by the Guiness(吉尼斯) Book of World Records as having the worlds longest herbaceous(草本的) border.Location: 3 m W North Berwick, on A198Website: Dirleton CastlePhone: 01620 850 330Accommodation: nearest hotelsnearest Self cateringHirsel Gardens and Country ParkSpring flowers. Long walks through the 3,000 acre garden. Large lake with bird hide. Displays of garden life in Homestead Museum on the grounds.Location: W Coldstream, off A697Website: Hirsel Gardens and Country ParkEmail: infohirselcountrypark.co.ukPhone:01573 224 144Accommodation: nearest hotelsnearest Self cateringPitmedden GardenFormal garden with various flower designs, first created in the 17th century. The formal garden is best visited in July and August when 30-40,000 annuals(一年生植物) are in bloom. Woodland walk and nature paths where rare or endangered species can be viewed.Location: A920, 1 m(1.6 km) W PitmeddenWebsite: Pitmedden GardenPhone: 0844 493 2177Accommodation: nearest hotelsnearest Self cateringKinnoull Hill TowerLying on the extreme edge of a high hill overlooking the Tay River. Built in the early 19th century, it consists of a round tower set between walls, battlements and arches(拱门). The surrounding land is a country park with nature paths through the woods.Location: A90 by exit 11 from M90Website: Kinnoull Hill TowerAccommodation: nearest hotelsnearest Self catering25. If you like a lakeside walk and watch wild birds, you would probably go to .A. 3 m W North Berwick, on A198B. W Coldstream, off A697C. A920, 1 m(1.6km) W PitmeddenD. A90 by exit 11 from M9026. Which of the following websites is most useful to a college student who wants to find a garden to study endangered species?A. Dirleton CastleB. Hirsel Gardens and Country ParkC. Pitmedden GardenD. Kinnoull Hill Tower.27. Dirleton Castle entered the Guiness Book of World Records because of its .A. old historyB. large areaC. varieties of plantsD. long herbaceous border28. We are advised to visit Pitmedden Garden in July or August because .A. we can see some rare animals thenB. the weather is fine thenC. we can see flowers in full bloom thenD. it is open to public thenCDeath Valley is the lowest, hottest, driest area in North America. This California National Park has less than 5cm of rainfall a year and temperature up to 53oC in summer. Thats enough to keep Americans away during the hottest months from June to August. But it is the high temperature and terrible heat that draw their most crazy fans, the foreign tourists. From all over the world, they come to the valley floor in cars, carrying maps and water bottles, and fanning themselves with newspapers to keep cool.About 1.3 million visitors enter the park each year, from June through August. 90% of them are foreigners. They go there to experience the summer heat that gives Death Valley its name. The average high in July is 53.2oC and the low 30oC. For August, the average high is 52.2oC and the low 29.4oC.So what do Americans think of the foreign visitors who arrive for the heat, just when locals from the United States try to avoid it? Park manager Brenda Henson says, “The foreigners want to experience the heat in Death Valley. We think its crazy.”In fact, Death Valley is a series of salt flats(盐滩) 225 km long and 6 km to 26 km wide. Birds and animals are largely absent, and only the hardiest plants have any chance of existence in this extreme place.One tourist from Paris concluded, “We come to here because we can tell all our friends and family that weve been to the hottest place in the world”.29. The real attraction of Death Valley for foreigners is that .A. summer heat keeps Americans awayB. experiencing the heat when it is coolC. it is a series of salt flatsD. it is the hottest place in the world30. The underlined word “hardiest” in Paragraph 4 means “ ”.A. most difficultB. most energeticC. strongestD. best31. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. The hottest time in Death Valley is from June to August.B. Not all the visitors to Death Valley are foreigners.C. The lowest temperature in Death Valley is 29.4oCD. Death Valley is made up of salt flats.32. Which would be the best title for the passage?A. Crazy Fans of Death ValleyB. Importance of Death ValleyC. Beauty of California National ParkD. The Best Tourist Attraction in North AmericaDA few years ago a literary agent turned me down after he read a couple chapters of my manuscript(稿件). After I received the rejection, I responded to his email with a question. “So is it the lack of platform,” I asked him, “or the quality of the writingor both?”He answered quickly. “To tell you the truth, you dont have a strong enough platform yet, but the bigger issue right now is your voice. Your writing is okay, but your voice needs work.”Staring at that reply on my computer screen, I burst into tears. That was the day I quit writing and gave up my dream to publish my book. “Its too hard, too disappointing,” I complained to my husband later that evening. My husband listened carefully, and then he asked me a single question: “Can you imagine your life without writing?”I didnt even have to think about it. “No,” I answered Brad. “No, I cant image my life without writing.”“Well then keep at it,” Brad encouraged. “Keep writing. Something will come of it.”Not long after, I hired a professional editor to work with me on the manuscript. The editor observed two voices competing on the pages: the personal voice and the instructional voice. The two voices didnt play well together, the editor concluded; switching from one voice to the other was unsettling to the reader.I wish I could tell you that reworking the manuscript was an inspiring, fulfilling process. But it wasnt. It was hard, slow work. Another entire year passed before the manuscript was ultimately accepted by a different agent. And it was another two years before that agent was able to sell the book to a publisher.Im grateful my husband asked me that pointed question the day the agent rejected my manuscript. And Im even strangely grateful the agent offered such a searing criticism of my work. Without it, I might have been satisfied with writing that was merely “okay”.33. What was the authors biggest problem with her writing?A. The voice in it needed to be improved.B. There was lack of platform in it.C. He didnt show his personal voice in it.D. There was a strong platform in it.34. Who helped the author improve her writing?A. Her husbandB. A professional editorC. A different agentD. A famous writer.35. Why is the author grateful to the literary agent who turned her down?A. He made her realize her writing needed improving.B. He encouraged her to go on writing.C. He pointed out her potential in writing.D. He gave practical advice on her writing.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。Amazing Activities for a Mental Health DayMental health is an important part of your life. It makes you able to function during everyday life and helps you feel confident to rise to a new challenge. There are many ways to improve your mental health.Pay a visit to your friends. 36 It is a good idea to visit your best friend and spend your mental health day together. You will have an opportunity to laugh, relax and reflect together on some interesting topics.Go for a walk. Walking is one of the best ways to increase both mental and physical health. If you make long walking a regular habit, you will always feel peaceful and calm. 37 Moreover, it can help you erase a bad day, as you start concentrating on the surrounding environment.38 Go to a park in your neighborhood or take a short trip to more rural areas, because nature is a perfect medicine when you are suffering from stress. Just looking at greenery can ease your mind. It seems to be the healing for tired minds and for overburdened spirits.Read. If you prefer a passive way of spending time, you can spend your mental health day reading, a good book. 39 When you read, you can escape from reality, fears and obsessive thoughts. Reading is a good de-stressing activity that takes your mind off everyday life.Go shopping. Shopping sprees can offer wonderful health benefits linked to great mental health. 40 It surely rids yourself of stress. The heightened emotions of happiness release endorphins in your brain, which help you refocus your mind on your body movements, improving your mood.A. Nature heals.B. Human interaction seems to keep our minds refreshed.C. Go out for a picnic.D. Shopping with your friends provides a bonding experience.E. Getting lost in a wonderful book will help you refresh your mind.F. Use your mental health day to make up for sleep and have a good rest.G. A long walk is a perfect time to clear your mind and focus on yourself.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15分，满分30分）阅读下面的短文，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。Last autumn, I took a sightseeing trip to Paris. I was walking in the street 1 I heard a voice say, “Can you help me?” Turning around, I 2 an elderly blind woman with her hand extended. In a natural 3, I reached into my pocket, pulled out all of my change and placed it on her hand without even looking at her. I was 44 at being bothered by a beggar. But the blind woman smiled and said, “I dont want your 45, I just need help to find the post office.”Immediately, I 46 what I had done. I acted with prejudiceI 47 another person simply by what I thought she was. I hated what I saw in 48.The thing I have forgotten about myself is that I am a(n) 49. I left Honduras for the U.S. at the age of 15. I 50 my new life with two suitcases, my brother and my sister, and a strong-minded mother. Through the years, I have been a dishwasher, a doorkeeper and a pizza delivery driver among many other humble jobs. 51 I became a network engineer.In my own life, I have experienced many open acts of 52. At the age of 17, I worked as a 53, and I heard a father tell his little boy that if he did not take school 54, he would end up like me.But now, living in my American middleclass lifestyle, it is too 55 to forget my past, to 56 who I am and where I have been, and to 57 sight of where I want to be going. But that blind woman 58 me of my blindness and helped keep my eyes and heart 59. By the way, I helped the old lady to the post office. I hope to 60 her for the priceless lesson.41. A. whileB. asC. untilD. when42. A. knewB. sawC. heardD. recognized43. A. reactionB. stateC. situationD. scenery44. A. excitedB. annoyedC. embarrassedD. amused45. A. helpB. adviceC. moneyD. food46. A. learnedB. acceptedC. realizedD. admitted47. A. trustedB. blamedC. doubtedD. judged48. A. herselfB. myselfC. themD. another49. A. strangerB. visitorC. engineerD. immigrant50. A. startedB. continuedC. keptD. stopped51. A. HopefullyB. NaturallyC. ObviouslyD. Eventually52. A. appreciationB. kindnessC. prejudiceD. pride53. A. businessmanB. waiterC. leaderD. lawyer54. A. seriouslyB. quicklyC. carelesslyD. fortunately55. A. regretfulB. lateC. easyD. difficult56. A. forgetB. rememberC. imagineD. feel57.A. catchB. loseC. missD. confuse58. A. warnedB. informedC. accusedD. cured59. A. openB. quietC. cleanD. warm60. A. persuadeB. praiseC. thankD. admire第II卷第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）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。 Tom is a boy with physical 61. (disable) and he cant walk as 62. normal boy. In order to offer him more convenience, his mother bought him a robot 63. name is Jimmy . Jimmy accompanies Tom every day after his parents leave for work, 64. (take) care of him.Tom suffers 65. a rare disease. He cant