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民勤一中2015-2016学年度第二学期期中试卷 高 二 英 语本试卷分第i卷（选择题）和第ii卷（非选择题）两部分。第i卷第一部分 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)aabout the year 1900, a small, dark-haired hot boy named charlie chaplin was often seen waiting outside the back entrance of london theatres. he looked thin and hungry. he was hoping to get work in show business. he could sing and dance; above all, he knew how to make people laugh. but he couldnt get work and so he wandered（流浪）about the city streets. sometimes he was sent away to a home for children who had no parents. but twenty years later this name chaplin became the greatest, best-known, and best-loved comedian in the world. any visitor to the cinema must have seen some of chaplins filmstrips. people everywhere have sat and laughed at them until the tears ran down their faces. even people who dont understand english can enjoy chaplins films though most of them are silent. it isnt what he says that makes us laugh. his comedy doesnt depend upon words and languages. it depends upon little actions which mean the same thing to people all over the world. acting out, without words, common human situations play an important part in the dances and plays of many countries. its a kind of world language. chaplin lived most of his life in america and died in switzerland on christmas day, 1977, at the age of eighty-eight. there was sadness all over the world at the news of the death. 1. why was young chaplin waiting outside the back entrance of the theatre? a. because he had no money to buy a ticket. b. because he wanted to get a returned ticket. c. because he wanted to play a part in a play in order to make a living. d. because he wanted to see the famous actors or actress after the performance. 2. it was _ that made people enjoy his films. a. wonderful dialogues b. the beautiful music c. his funny appearance d. his own manner of acting 3. what is a kind of world language according to the story? a. the cinema.b. the theatre. c. acting out without words.d. a common language. bsome people think only school children do not agree with their parents, however, it is not true. communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages. if its hard for you to communicate with your parents, dont worry about it. here are some advice for you to bridge the generation gap. dont argue with your parents. dont get to your parents when you are angry. your parents probably wont consider your ideas if you are shouting at them. and you cant express yourself well if you are angry. go someplace to cool off. make sure you understand why you are unhappy. then think about what you want to say to your parents. if you dont think you can speak to them at the moment, try writing a letter. try to reach a compromise. perhaps you and your parents disagree on something. you can keep your disagreement and try your best to accept each other. michaels mother didnt agree with him about buying a motorcycle. they argued over it. but they finally came to a compromise. michael bought the motorcycle, but only drove it on certain days. of course, your parents might refuse to compromise on something. in these situations, it is especially important to show love and respect to them. showing respect will keep your relationship strong. talk about your values. the values of your parents are probably different from those of your own. tell your parents what you care about, and why. understanding your values might help them see your purposes in life. a good relationship with your parents can make you a better and happier person. it is worth having a try! 4. according to the passage who have a communication problem? a. parents and other people b. only school kids and their parents c. teachers and their students d. parents and children of all ages 5. how many pieces of advice does the writer give us to bridge the generation gap? a. 5. b. 4. c. 3. d. 2. 6. if the values of your parents are different from those of yours, youd better _. a. argue with them b. keep away from them c. agree with them all the time d. tell your parents what you care about 7. from the passage we learn that _.a. parents and children should not have a generation gapb. parents should show love and respect to their childrenc. there are some good ways to bridge the generation gapd. there are so many serious problems in families todaycmost rain forests lie close to the equator (赤道), where the climate is often mild and there are long hours of sunshine. the warmth of the land heats the air above, causing it to rise and tiny drops of water to fall as rain. the rainfall can reach at least 98 inches a year. this wet, warm world with plenty of sunlight is perfect for plants to grow, so the trees grow fast with green leaves all the year round. the trees themselves also have an effect on the climate. they gather water from the soil and pass it out into the air through their leaves. the wet air then forms clouds, which hang over the treetops like smoke. these clouds protect the forest from the daytime heat and night-time cold of nearby deserts; keep temperatures fit for plant growth. rain forests slightly farther away from the equator remain just as warm, but they have a dry season of three months or more when little rain falls, tree leaves fall dining this dry season and new leaves grow when the wet season or monsoon(雨季)begins thus these areas are known as the “monsoon forest”. another type of rain forest grows on tropical mountains. it is often called the “cloud forest” because clouds often hang over the trees like fog. the rain forest is the ideal place for the growth of many different trees. most of them depend on animals to eat their fruits and spread their seeds. when the fruits are eaten, the seeds inside them go undamaged through animals, stomachs and are passed out in their droppings. the seeds lying on the forest floor then grow into new trees.8. the climate of the rain forests near the equator is_.a. mild, wet and windy b. hot, rainy and foggyc. hot, wet and cloudy d. warm, wet and sunny9. we can learn from the passage that_.a. tree leaves are green all the time in the monsoon forestb. there is a dry season in the cloud forest on tropical mountainsc. clouds help the plants in the rain forest near the deserts to growd. the formation of climate in the rain forest has little to do with the trees10. according to the passage _ play the most important role in the spreading of seeds.a. animals b. droppings c. fruits d. winds11. this passage is most likely to be found in_.a. a travel guide b. a story book c. a technical report d. a geography hookd a lot of us lose lifes tough battles by starting a frontal(正面的) attackwhen a touch of humor might well enable us to win. consider the case of a young friend of mine, who hit a traffic jam on his way to work shortly after receiving an ultimatum(最后通牒) about being late on the job. although there was a good reason for sams a being lateserious illness at homehe decided that this by-now-familiar excuse wouldnt work any longer. his supervisor was probably already pacing up and down preparing a dismissal speech. yes, the boss was, sam entered the office at 9:35. the place was as quiet as a locker room(更衣室); everyone was hard at work. sams supervisor came up to him. suddenly, sam forced a grin and stretched out his hand. “how do you do!” he said. “im sam maynard. im applying for a job. which, i understand, became available just 35 minutes ago. does the early bird get the worm?” the room exploded in laughter. the supervisor clamped off a smile and walked back to his office. sam maynard had saved his jobwith the only tool that could win, a laugh. humor is a most effective, yet frequently neglected, means of handling the difficult situations in our lives. it can be used for patching up differences, apologizing, saying “no”, criticizing, getting the other fellow to do what you want without his losing face. for some jobs, its the only tool that can succeed. it is a way to discuss subjects so sensitive that serious dialog may start a quarrel. for example, many believe that comedians on television are doing more today for racial and religious tolerance than people in any other forum.12. why was sam late for his job?a. because he was ill. b. because he got up late.c. because he was caught in a traffic jam. d. he was busy applying for a new job.13. the main idea of this passage is _. a. sam maynard saved his job with humorb. humor is important in our livesc. early bird gets the wormd. humor can solve racial discriminations14. the phrase “clamped off” in paragraph 3 means _.a. tried to hold back b. tried to set c. charged d. gave out15. which of the following statements can we infer from the passage?a. many lose lifes battles for they are lacking in a sense of humor.b. it wasnt the first time that sam came late for his work.c. sam was supposed to come to his office at 8:30.d. humor is the most effective way of solving problems.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。getting along with parents mom and dad are the most important people in your life, and theyre likely to influence you more than anyone else in your lifetime. its a parents job to love and guide kids, and most parents will do this as long as they live. 16 here are four ways you can stay close, get along, and build a strong relationship. spend time together. it might be easy to be physically in the same place with your mom and dad. 17 instead of playing a computer game or watching tv by yourself, maybe you should ask your mom and dad to play with you. you can go outside together, try a board game, or read a book together. 18 many kids say they would like their parents to help them when theyre upset. but your mom and dad might not know that youre having a problem. tell your parents if youre sad or struggling with something. if you dont usually do this, give it a try and you will be glad. be kind. little things might mean a lot to your mom and dad. 19 its also lovely when a kid offers to help fold the laundry or cleans up his or her room without being asked. and if you try not to fight with your brothers or sisters, your parents might be so excited! show your care. some families are always kissing, hugging, and saying “i love you”. 20 in addition to kisses and hugs, kids and parents can show their love by respecting each other, being caring, polite, and thoughtful.a. but how much time do you spend just enjoying each others company（陪伴）?b. its important to show that you care for each other.c. but parents do a lot more than just pass down their hobbies.d. share your feelings and ask for help. e. talk on the phone and email each other to stay in touch.f. you can brighten your parents day with a hug, a card or a joke.g. that means you have many years to share with your mom and dad.第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分40分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每题1.5分，满分30分） when i began planning to move to auckland to study, my mother was worried about a lack of jobs and cultural differences. ignoring these _21_, i got there in july 2010._22_i arrived, i realized the importance of getting a job _23_ my living expenses. determined to do this_24_, i spent several weeks going door-to-door for a job, but found _25_ response. one afternoon, i walked into a building to ask _26_there were any job opportunities. the people there advised me not to continue my job search in that_27_.as i was about to _28_, a man who had been listening approached me and asked me to wait outside _29_.nearly ten minutes later, he_30_.he asked me about my plans and encouraged me to stay _31_.then he offered to take me to royal oak to _32_a job. i was a little surprised, but had a_33_ feeling about him. along the way, i realized that i had _34_ rsums (简历). seeing this, the man _35_ at his business partners office to make me fifteen_36_copies.he also gave me some_37_on dressing and speaking. i handed out my rsums and went home feeling very _38_.the following day, i received a_39_from a store in royal oak offering me a job. it seems that the world always _40_ to you when you need it. and this time, it was a complete stranger who turned out to be a real blessing. 21 adoubts bconcerns cinstructions dreasons 22 aeven if bevery time cnow that dsoon after 23 aofbat cfor dwith 24 aon my ownbon my way cby any chance dby the day 25 aanybmuch csome dlittle 26 awhybwherever cwhetherdwhenever 27 adirection battitude clanguage dmanner 28 aanswer bwork cleave drefuse 29 afor ever bat any time cas usual dfor a while 30 areturned bhesitated cpassed dregretted 31 asilent bbusy cpositive dcomfortable 32 apick out bsearch for ctake on dgive up 33 adull bgood cguilty dgeneral 34 amade use of btaken care of crun out of dbe tired of 35 astopped bknocked cglanced dappeared 36 aright bmore cformer ddifferent 37 apressuresbagreements cimpressions dsuggestions 38 alonely bfunny cdisappointed dsatisfied 39 acall btip cpresent dreport 40 aturns off bgoes over cgives back dlooks up高 二 英 语 答 题 页第ii卷第二节 （共10分；每小题1分，满分10分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。i was in the ninth year when i began to suffer depression. my parents noticed but felt that since id always been 41. good child, this was temporary.42.(fortunate), it was not to be so. i didnt have friends. hardly could i share my problems. deep worry began to destroy my 43.(confident).finally i refused 44. (attend ) classes, shutting myself in my room for hours.the examination was approaching, but i simply didnt care. my parents and teachers were surprised45. my bad performance. one morning, after a particularly severe lecture from my father, i stood at the school gate, 46.(depress).then as the other students marched to their classrooms, our headmaster called me. the next forty-five minutes was one of the most precious 47. (moment) in my life. she said she had noticed a big change in me and wondered why. at first she 48. （take）my hands in 49.(she) and listened patiently as i mentioned my worries. then she hugged me as i wept. months of frustration and loneliness disappeared in her motherly hug.no one had tried to understand what the real problem was except the headmaster,50.helped me out simply by listening and hugging.41424344454647484950第三部分：写作(共三节，满分40分)第一节 单词拼写（共10小题，每小题1分；满分10）51. i am very outgoing and have learned to_ (适应) to my disability. 51 52. i hope my suggestions will meet with your_ (赞成). 52 53. what a sweet victory to be _ (羡慕) by those women . 53 54. he had told a friend two _ (章) of a story he had written. 54 55. thanks for your letter, which took a _ (两星期)to arrive. 55 56. would you like to_ (捐赠) an unusual gift? 56 57. xie lei has come to our university to study for a business_ (资格). 57 58. peru has _(丰富的)plants from desert grasses to vast areas of jungle. 58 59.he was not allowed to_ (陪伴) her to the shops. 59 60. perhaps doing _ (志愿的) work is more your line? 60第二节 短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处，每处仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。dear ralph, im a newcomer here of a small town. i would describe myself as shy and quietly. before my classmates, it seems always difficult for roe to do things well as them. im sure they will laugh to me and see me as a fool. so i feel unhappy every day. beside, i have few friends. i dont know that they dont like to talk with me. sometimes, we talked to each other very well in class, but after class we become stranger at once. i am trying to improve the situation since it doesnt seem to work. can you tell me about what i should do? yours, xiao wei第三节 书面表达（满分20分） 假设你是李华，在互联网上看到英国高中生david登的一则启事：希望结识一位中国朋友，以便学习中国的语言、文化。请你以李华的名义用英文给david发一封电子邮件，主要内容包括：（1）你怎样得知david的愿望；（2） 你愿意成为他的朋友；（3）你打算如何帮助他；（4）你盼望他的回复。 注意：（1）电子邮件的格式以为你写好，不计入总词数；（2）词数：100左右。dear david,ive learned_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _