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沈阳铁路实验中学2015-2016学年度下学期期末考试高二英语时间：100分钟 满分120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)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。ait was a winter morning without sun, the freezing cold quietly nipping at bones of the people waiting for the bus. they were all black.suddenly, the crowd stirred （混乱）. a minibus rolled along in no hurry. curiously, the people still stood where they were, looking at the place far away; they seemed to be expecting someone. who were they waiting for? did they have a partner who hadnt come yet?sure enough, after a figure appeared from afar, the crowd stirred once again. the figure walked hurriedly. it was a woman, a white woman. at this time, the crowd was on the point of cheering. undoubtedly, she was the partner who the black people had been waiting for.why? you know, in this country, the white and the black were always hostile to each other. what force made these people so close?formerly, it was a remote way station. the bus moved to and fro every two hours. the bus drivers had the right to stop the bus only in the presence of white people, but the people who lived nearby were almost all black. it was said that the white woman was a writer who lived in a place three miles away, where there was also a station. but in order to help the black people ride the bus conveniently, she insisted on walking here to take the bus, rain or shine.the black people almost hugged the writer. “hi, susan,” the writer heard someone call her name. looking up, she saw her friend jay.“why do you get on the bus here?” asked jay in confusion.“because,” the writer said, pointing to the station, “the bus doesnt stop without white people, so i come here.”surprised, jay stared at the writer and said, “just for these black people?”the writer also widened her eyes, “why, isnt it very important?”we were also surprised and then came to understand: as long as you have love in your heart, everything will be as pure as nature.1. why did the people still stand where they were when the minibus came?a. because they didnt like to ride a minibus.b. because they were waiting for a white woman.c. because they knew the minibus stopped here in no case.d. because they were not in a hurry to go to work2. which of the following is the closet to “hostile” in meaning?a. unfriendlyb. familiarc. concernedd. considerate3. what can we learn from the paragraph 5?a. the minibus along this route always travelled at a low speed.b. susan walked to the station to exercise regularly, rain or shine.c. black people could get on the bus with white passengers.d. living near the station were all black people.4. the main idea of the story is that _.a. public services in this country were not advancedb. white writer were mostly kind to black peoplec. black people were fighting together for equal rightsd. kindness from a loving heart can cross the boundary between different colorsbif you live in a big city, there are many things to drive you crazy on your daily route, and its not just overcrowded subway trains.vicky zhao is a mainlander working in hong kong. for her, one thing she cant put up with is people standing on the wrong side of the escalator（自动扶梯）in subway stations. “escalators help us move faster and save time. it isnt a place to rest,” the 24-year-old says. “i often see tourists block the way with their suitcases or chatting on the escalators during rush hours. it annoys me to no end.”admitting she is not the patient type, zhao says things are much better in hong kong than in cities on the mainland where “stand right, walk left” signs are often ignored.the logic behind the “stand right, walk left” escalator etiquette（礼仪）seems obvious. even though you may want to catch your breath while youre transported up or down, you should still consider others and leave enough space for people in a hurry, so that they can run and catch the train.many cities escalators, including londons and beijings, use the “stand right, walk left” system to speed up the flow of people.（australia is an exception and you should stand on the left side instead.）but some cities discourage people from moving on escalators out of safety reasons. in hong kongs subway stations there are regular announcements asking people to “stand still” on escalators. even so, most people in this fast-paced city observe the “stand right, walk left” etiquette.but the people who stand on escalators defend themselves by telling the walkers not to be so impatient. the bbc quotes one stander as saying：“if the person is in such a rush, why not just take the stairs? even when the escalator is packed and theres nowhere to move, i see these same people complaining about not being able to pass.whatever the escalator etiquette is in the place you live or visit, do what most people are doing and always be mindful of others: leave enough space between each other, dont stay at the end of the escalator, and if someone is blocking your way, a simple “excuse me” is enough.5in the second paragraph, the underlined word it refers to _.athe authors living in the big city of hong kongbbeing crowded on the subway trains in rush hourscpeoples blocking the way or chat on the escalatorsdpeoples standing on the right side resting6when on the escalator, a majority of local people in hong kong _.astand still as the railway stations requirebignore the “stand right, walk left” signscuse the stairs instead of escalatorsdfollow the “stand right, walk left” etiquette7what can be inferred from the 6th paragraph?anot everyone follows the “stand right, walk left” etiquette.bthe bbc is against the “stand right, walk left” etiquette.cpeople should be patient and take the stairs if possible.dpeople shouldnt complain about the crowded escalators.8which of the following statements is the writers opinion?apeople should stand right no matter where they are.bpeople should do as the romans do and consider others.cpeople should do as they like on the escalators.dpeople should be seriously critisized when they block the way.c$1150 a month - bright room on 18th avenue our roommate is moving and were looking for someone to fill her spot. move-in date is april 15. we are looking for someone responsible who can appreciate a friendly relaxed household. common areas must be cleaned on a regular basis and we all take turns with house cleaning.about usyoull be sharing the house with a young female professional and a couple with healthy lifestyles who works with a game publishing company. were clean and considerate and respect one anothers privacy. the environment is quiet. your roomit is a clean room that gets plenty of sunlight. with wooden floors and a good size closet(壁橱). it is very quiet. locationconvenient access to restaurants, banks, parks & shops. 10 minutes to sfsu. 4 blocks to l train, 28 & 45 bus line. quiet resident area. easy street parking(街边停车). housethere are well equipped kitchen, sunroom, big-screen tv, onsite washer and dryer. separate bathroom. the house features a large elegant living room with fireplace perfect for entertaining and relaxing. everything is here.pot, pans, plates & cups. nice and big backyard. all you need is the stuff(物品)for your room.move-in requirementone month rent and one month deposit(保证金) plus $150 security deposit. total move-in cost is $2450. we first require a 6-months lease(租期) then month to month.please reply by email to sunnyhouse to schedule a viewing. please tell us something about yourself together with your photo. we are available to show the room weeknights from 7:20pm-8:00pm. some weekday viewing can be arranged and scheduled. please bring personal references and proof of income. must be able to pay rent on time. please bring a copy of your id card for reference. no smokingno drugsno petsno overnight guests9. how much is one month deposit of the room?a. $150b. $2300c. $1150d. $245010. what can we infer from the passage?a. you can move into the room on april 10.b. you can get your friend sleep in the room.c. you need not to clean the house.d. you can schedule a viewing by email.11. what kind of the whole house is it?a. unfurnishedb. dirtyc. quietd. inconvenient dthere are many american expressions about insects.bees are known as very hard workers. so you might say you were as busy as a bee if you spent your weekend cleaning your house. in fact, you might say your house was a beehive of activity if your whole family was helping you clean. you also might say you made a beeline for something if you went there right away. when we go to see a movie, my friend always makes a beeline for the place where they sell popcorn. if something was the best of its kind, you might say it was the bees knees. now, we admit that we do not know how this expression developed. in fact, we do not even know if bees have knees! if your friend cannot stop talking about something because she thinks it is important, you might say she has a bee in her bonnet. if someone asks you a personal question, and you would like not to tell him or her, you might say, “that is none of your beeswax.”butterflies are beautiful insects, but you would not want to have butterflies in your stomach. that means to be nervous about having to do something, like speaking in front of a crowd. you would also not want to have ants in your pants. that is, to be restless and unable to sit still.if a friend keeps asking you to do something you do not want to do, you might ask him to leave you alone or “stop bugging me”. a friend also might tell you again and again to do something. if so, you might say he put a bug in your ear. if you were reading a book in your warm bed on a cold winters day, you might say you were snug as a bug in a rug（地毯）. and, if you wish someone good night, you might say, “sleep tightdont let the bed bugs bite.”12. when you describe a wonderful bike of your friend, you can say _ a. it makes a beeline b. it is the bees knees c. it is a beehive of activity d.it has a bee in its bonnet13. the underlined phrase in paragraph 2 means “_”.a. has nothing to do with you b. draws your attention c. goes wrong d. is the bees knees 14. in the text, butterflies and ants are used to _.a. speak highly of a beautiful person b. describe a person without confidence c. stand for bad effects on a person d. comfort a person in a bad mood 15. what can we learn from the last paragraph?a. the word “bug” can be a noun or a verb. b. bug is a kind of good insects for man. c. bugs live mainly in humans ears. d. a bug in a rug is very dangerous.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。does failure really exist?if you believe you have failed, then you have. if you believe you dont have the ability to succeed, then you dont. 16 the moment you decide to give up or stop working toward your goals, failure is born. 17 most people give themselves an out without even realizing it. they are willing to work hard on reaching their goals, but only until the going gets too rough or their energy dies down. dont do that! 18 never quit, never admit failure, and never lose heart.dont believe in a clear finish line for goals.its a good idea to set a general timeline (时间表), but remember that something will be beyond your control. 19 if you lock yourself into a given timeline, you might make yourself feel like a failure! instead, get a general idea of when youd like your goal to be completed. then take it one day at a time and focus on making progress instead of reaching the finish line in as little time as possible.be sure that you dont see difficulties as failures.difficulties mean only one thing: its not time for your goal to be completed yet. thats it! it doesnt mean you failed; it doesnt mean youre weak; it doesnt mean youll never achieve your goals. 20 youve got to keep moving forward and find a way over, around, or through the difficulties.a. never give up on yourself.b. failure only exists in your own mind!c. thats exactly how failure makes us feel.d. it simply means you have not done enough yet.e. you can never say exactly when your goal will be reached.f. instead, make up your mind to make your goal happen, no matter what!g. work hard towards your goal, and you will be likely to get good results.第二部分：英语知识运用 (共两节，满分45分)第一节：完型填空（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，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。people in the united states _21 their parents with two _22 days: mothers day, on the second sunday in _23_, and fathers day, on the third sunday in june.mothers day was proclaimed(宣布)a day for national festival _24_ president woodrow wilson. he was the one who _ 25 the second sunday in may and also began the custom of 26 a carnation(康乃馨).in 1909, mrs. dodd thought of the idea of a day to honor fathers. she wanted to honor her 27 father, william smart .after her mother died, he had the responsibility of _ 28 a family of five sons and a daughter. in 1910, the first fathers day was 29_ in spokane .senator margaret chase smith helped to _30_ fathers day as a national memorial day, in 1972.these days are set aside to show 31 and respect for parents. they raise their children and _32 them to be responsible citizens. they give love and care.the two special days are celebrated in many _33 ways. on mothers day people wear _34_ .a red one symbolizes a living mother. a white one shows that the mother is _ 35_ . many people attend religious services to honor parents. it is also a day when people whose parents are dead visit the _36 _ . on these days families often get together at home. these are days of fun and good feelings _37 _ memories.another tradition is to give cards and _38 _ . children make them in school. many people make their own presents. these are valued _39_than the ones bought in stores. it is the thought that counts. candy makers, bakeries, telephone companies, and other _40 do a lot of business during these holidays.21. a. loveb. missc. honord. visit22. a. ordinaryb. special c. common d. famous23. a .may b. junec. julyd. april24. a. by b. with c. as d. for25. a. choseb. adapted c. adopted d. adjusted 26. a. having b. growing c. bringing d. wearing27. a. other b. one c. another d. own28. a. raising b. rising c. earning d. losing29. a. shared b. started c. celebrated d. suggested30. a. establish b. find c. announce d. become31. a. faith b. love c. belief d. pity32. a. urgeb. punishc. educated. force33. a. different b. same c. similar d. sad34. a. roses b. cards c. carnations d. glasses35. a. dead b. sick c. healthy d. important36. a. home b. cemetery c. hotel d. park37. a. or b. but c. so d. and38. a. money b. gifts c. flowers d. wishes39. a. less b. good c. important d. more40. a. countries b. families c. stores d. organizations第ii 卷注意事项：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。第二部分：英语知识运用第二节 （共10个小题；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。each week new york-based hairstylist mark bustos tries to make a small difference in peoples lives _41_ giving haircuts to homeless people.during the week, mark works in his high-class salon, but each sunday, he walks around the city asking people_42_ theyd like a haircut. he then gives them a stylish haircut-_43_ same kind he would give to any paying customer, except these are done for free for those who are homeless or cannot afford a haircut_44_ (them).marks work began in 2012 when visiting family in the philippines. instead of just _45_ (take) a typical, relaxing vacation, he decided to give poor local children haircuts. “i felt so happy doing it that ive continued since returning,” mark explains.changing someones appearance can have a huge impact on their life. remember the homeless retired soldier who received a make-over? he found a job,_46_ (rent) a house and quit drinking alcohol afterwards._47_ (simple) changing how a person looks can give them a huge increase in_48_ (confident).mark bustos proves that there are many ways_49_ (give), and that you can easily use your_50_ (person) abilities to make a difference in somebodys life.第三部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节：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处语言错误，每句