广东省汕头市金山中学2015-2016学年高二英语下学期期中试题.doc

2015-2016学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题 2016.4本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，考试用时120分钟。注意事项：1答卷前，考生务必分别将答题卡和答题卷上的姓名、考试号用黑色字迹的签字笔填写，用2B铅笔将考试号对应的信息点涂黑。2选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。第一部分 英语知识运用第一节 单项填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。1. He decided to _for the new position after he took everything into _.A. apply; consideration B. afford; discussion C. offer; argument D. find; satisfaction 2. The monitor suggested to the Sea World in the summer vacation.A. to me visiting B. their visiting C. to me their visit D. they visit3. The coat made of this kind of cloth _ well. I think it is worthy _.A. washes; buying B. is washed; buyingC. washes; to be bought D. is washed; to be bought4. Luck _ those _ are prepared for it.A. concerns, who B. favors, who C. cares, that D. finds, that5.Thefluisbelieved_byvirusesthatliketoreproduceinthecellsinsidethehumannoseandthroat. A.causingB.beingcaused C.behavecaused D.tobecaused 6. ItisreportedthattheUnitedStatesuses_energyasthewholeofEurope. A.astwice B.twicemuch C.twicemuchas D.twiceasmuch 7. _by her classmates for fatness, she decided to go on a diet so as to lose weight. A. To be annoyed B. To have been annoyed C. Having been annoyed D. Having annoyed8. After the earthquake, people _ rebuilding their homes.A. set off B. set about C. set out D. set up9. He was busy writing the exam paper, only _once in a while to check the time. A. to stop B. stopping C. to have stoppedD. having stopped10. The sports meeting we have been looking forward to _ finally.A. comes B. come C. coming D. have come11. The thief entered the room without _. A. noticing B. being noticed C. having noticed D. having been noticed 12. When are you going to _ your novel _? A. get, to publish B. get, be published C. have, publishing D. have, published 13. Id like to buy a house modern, comfortable, and _ in a quiet neighborhood. A. above all B. in all C. after all D. at all14. _ to sun, rain and wind for a long time, the stone split.A. Being exposed B. Having exposed C. Exposed D. To expose15. Wet umbrellas are not allowed _ into the classroom. If there is any, then the monitor is _.A. to be taken, to blame B. to be taken, to be blamedC. being taken, to blame D. taken, to be blamed16. Alice, why didnt you come yesterday? I _, but I had an unexpected visitor.A. had B. would C. did D. was going to17. It is reported that some journalists from certain presses got themselves _false reporting the mine disaster and they are_ accepting hush(沉默) money A. involved in; accused of B. involved with; charged of C. to be involved in; accused with D. to be involved with; charged with 18. _everything thats not necessary, and you will get a more meaningful story.A. Cut in B. Cut down C. Cut upD. Cut out19. Oh, look! _.A. Out a girl went B. Went a girl out C. Away went a girl D. Away a girl went20. The traffic problem we are looking forward to seeing _should have attracted the local governments attention.A. solveB. solved C. to solve D. solving第二节 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，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。The worlds most human-like robot has begun work as a university receptionist. And scientists positively predict the new technology will 21_ provide childcare and offer 22_ to lonely elderly people.With her soft skin and flowing dark-brown hair, Nadine does not only meet and greet 23_, smile, make eye contact and 24_ hands, but she can even 25_ past guests and get into conversation based on 26_ chats.Unlike 27_ robots, Nadine has her own personality and 28_ . She can be happy or sad, 29_ on the topic.Powered by intelligent 30_ similar to Apples Siri or Microsofts Cortana, she is the creation of scientists at the NanyangTechnological University in Singapore and is based on her creator Prof Nadia Thalmann.Prof Thalmann, the director of the Institute for Media Innovation who led the development said robots such as Nadine areboundto become more visible in offices and 31_ in future.“Robotics technologies have 32_ significantly over the past few decades and are already being used in manufacturing and logistics,” she said.“As countries worldwide face 33_ of an aging population, 34_ robots can be one solution to 35_ the shrinking(缩小的)workforce, become personal 36_ for children and the elderly at home, and 37_ serve as a platform for healthcare services in future.”“Over the past four years, our team at NTU have been 38_ cross-disciplinary(跨学科的) research in social robotics technologies involving engineering, computer science,linguistics, psychologyand other 39_ to transform a virtual human(虚拟的人), from within a computer, into a 40_ being that is able to observe and interact with other humans.”21. A. constantlyB. totallyC. eventuallyD. instantly22. A. friendshipB. loveC. dignityD. affection23. A. studentsB. scholarsC. strangersD. visitors24. A. holdB. shakeC. exchangeD. wave25. A. recognizeB. civilizeC. symbolizeD. realize26. A. variousB. previousC. preciousD. conscious27. A. originalB. normalC. theoreticalD. conventional28. A. looksB. gestures C. figuresD. emotions29. A. focusingB. agreeingC. dependingD. reflecting30. A. softwareB. equipment C. firmD. technology31. A. homesB. schoolsC. laboratoriesD. hospitals32. A. fledB. qualifiedC. advancedD. needed33. A. changesB. challengesC. chancesD. chapters34. A. industrialB. beneficialC. artificialD. social35. A. meet withB. compare withC. deal withD. sympathize with36. A. bodyguardsB. nursesC. assistantsD. companions37. A. mostlyB. evenC. everD. merely38. A. adoptingB. operatingC. conductingD. witnessing39. A. servicesB. fieldsC. meansD. targets40. A. physicalB. practicalC. electricalD. magical第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15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中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑AHIGHFIELD COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOLSCHOOL REPORTForm Teacher: G. Baker Pupils Name: Simon WatkinsTerm: Summer 2015 Form: BSubjectExamClass workCommentsEnglish5961Simon has reached a satisfactory standard but now needs to apply himself with more determination.Mathematics7785Sound work and progress throughout the year. Well done!History4653A disappointing exam result. He is unable to give attention to this subject for long.Chemistry7885His obvious ability in the subject was not fully reflected in his exam work, but I have high hopes for him nevertheless.Physics8694An excellent terms performance. He goes from strength to strength. A born scientist, I feel.Biology5760This time next year he will be taking the “0” exam. He needs to concentrate on the work, not on class conversation.French4146Clearly he didnt bother to revise. His general attitude is far too casual.PhysicalEducation/31Weak. Its time he exercised his body more and his voice less. He should try to work with a team.FORM TEACHERS REMARKS HEADMASTERBasically satisfactory work and progress I shall be keeping an eye on histhough he will now have realized, I hope, that progress in his weaker subjectsin certain subject areas he needs to make speedy though his success in the sciences is improvement. most pleasing.41. Which of Simons subjects will attract the headmasters attention in future?A. Biology and Maths. B. History and French.C. English and Chemistry. D. Physics and Physical Education.42. Which of the following statements best describes Simon?A. He has made great progress in language classes.B. His potential has been fully reflected in science classes.C. His grade in maths makes him a born scientist.D. He needs to improve his attitude to certain subjects.43. Based on the school report, which of the following statements is TRUE?A. Simon didnt bother his teacher to revise French. B. Basically, Simon did a good job in science.C. Simon is a determined learner in English. D. Simon is able to pay attention to history for long. BEven before my father left us, my mother had to go back to work to support our family. Once I came out of the kitchen, complaining, “Mom, I cant peel potatoes. I have only one hand.” Mom never looked up from sewing. “You get yourself into that kitchen and peel those potatoes,” she told me. “And dont ever use that as an excuse for anything again!”In the second grade, our teacher lined up my class on the playground and had each of us race across the monkey bars, swinging(荡秋千) from one high steel rod to the next. When it was my turn, I shook my head. Some kids behind me laughed, and I went home crying.That night I told Mom about it. She hugged me, and I saw her “well see about that” look. The next afternoon, she took me back to school. At the deserted playground, Mom looked carefully at the bars.“Now, pull up with your right arm,” she advised. She stood by as I struggled to lift myself with my right hand until I could hold the bar with my other elbow(肘). Day after day we practiced, and she praised me for every rung(横档) I reached. Ill never forget the next time, crossing the rungs, I looked down at the kids who were standing with their mouths open.One night, after a dance at my new junior high, I lay in bed sobbing. I could hear Mom come into my room. “Mom,” I said, weeping, “none of the boys would dance with me.”For a long time, I didnt hear anything. Then she said, “Oh, honey, someday youll be beating those boys off with a bat.” Her voice was faint. I peeked out from my covers to see tears running down her cheeks. Then I knew how much she suffered on my behalf. She just never let me see her tears.44. Which can be used to describe Moms attitude when she made the child peel potatoes?A. Cruel. B. Favorable. C. Strict. D. Sympathetic.45. From the passage, we know monkey bars can help a child train _.A. the strength and skill to hang and swayB. the speed of ones hand movementC. the skill to throw and catch thingsD. the bodily skill to rotate round a bar46. What does the underlined sentence “I saw her well see about that look” imply?A. Mom believed every aim could be achieved if you stuck to it.B. The race across monkey bars was not difficult enough for a child to give up.C. Mom was determined to prove she herself was better than the teacher.D. What the child had said brought Mom great attraction and curiosity.47. When the author looked down at the kids, they were standing with their mouths open because _.A. they felt sorry for what they had done beforeB. they were afraid the author might fall off and get hurtC. they felt amused to see what the author would do on the barsD. they were astonished to find the authors progressCWe spend so much time waiting to be loved, hoping love will find us, and searching for that special love. Unfortunately, thats not usually how life works. Loving yourself is mainly having self-respect, which is the only dependable way to create love in your own life, so you can share it with others. To be able to be loved, you must love and respect yourself as much as you do others. By doing so, you are enabling positive energy and allowing for great situation to occur in your life.Bringing joy to other peoples lives will help you find joy in your own. In addition, those who you treat well will likely repay you with the same kindness. Gradually, you will start to feel your worth through the smiles of gratitude. However, dont just be very kind to people so you can receive royal treatment.Dont punish yourself for something you have done in the past. Instead, look at the mistake as a learning experience. Say to yourself now, “I forgive myself for. Go to look in a mirror, and say it out loud to yourself. Look at yourself right in the eyes, and speak forgiveness like you mean it. If you do, laugh out loud, realizing that was then and this is now. Every day is a new beginning.We all want a nice house, nice things, and someone to share our life with. Find your true wants objectively. Are you eager for power, a religion, or simply a motive? Sometimes, its easier to hide the truth from yourself, but figuring out what you really want will help you know yourself better. This will hopefully aid you in answering important questions you often ask yourself.Write about your experiences, good and bad. When you write down good experiences, allow yourself to feel those feelings. When you remember bad experiences, allow yourself to feel self-compassion(自我同情). Compassion is not self-pity, but rather a willingness to accept ones own pain and regret. Compassion allows us to be present with our pain, so we can acknowledge it and let it go.48. What can we conclude from the passage? A. We must show great respect for others.B. We should love ourselves in order to get love. C. We should overcome any difficulty. D. We must have mercy on everyone.49. According to the passage, most people _ A. have a dependable way to create love in their lives B. keep their self-respect hidden in their hearts C. are longing to get love from family or friends D. are waiting for chances to give love to others50. When you realize you have made a mistake, _.A. you should blame yourself for what you have doneB. you should find a way to bring joy to others.C. you should face a mirror for a long time.D. you should learn a lesson from your mistake.51. What is the authors purpose in writing the passage?A. To show how smartly he can love himself.B. To give advice on how to love ourselves. C. To warn us not to be lost in self-pity. D. To express a special love for the readers.DSince the 1970s, scientists have been searching for ways to link the brain with computers. Brain-computer interface (界面) (BCI) technology could help people with disabilities send commands to machines.Recently, two researchers, Jose Milan and Michele Tavella from the Federal Polytechnic School in Lausanne, Switzerland, demonstrated（展示）a small robotic wheelchair directed by a persons thoughts.In the laboratory, Tavella operated the wheelchair just by thinking about moving his left or right hand. He could even talk as he watched the vehicle and guided it with his thoughts.“Our brain has billions of nerve cells. These send signals through the spinal cord (脊髓) to the muscles to give us the ability to move. But spinal cord injuries or other conditions can prevent these weak electrical signals from reaching the muscles,” Tavella says. “Our system allows disabled people to communicate with external world and also to control devices.”The researchers designed a special cap for the user. This head cover picks up the signals from the scalp(头皮) and sends them to a computer. The computer interprets the signals and commands the motorized wheelchair. The wheelchair also has two cameras that identify objects in its path. They help the computer react to commands from the brain.Prof. Milan, the team leader, says scientists keep improving the computer software that interprets brain signals and turns them into simple commands. “The practical possibilities that BCI technology offers to disabled people can be grouped in two categories: communication, and controlling devices. One example is this wheelchair.”He says his team has set two goals. One is testing with real patients, so as to prove that this is a technology they can benefit from. And the other is to guarantee that they can use the technology over long periods of time.52. BCI is a technology that can _.A. help to update computer systems B. link the human brain with computersC. help the disabled to recover D. control a persons thoughts53. How did Tavella operate the wheelchair in the laboratory? A. By controlling his muscles. B. By talking to the machine. C. By moving his hand. D. By using his mind.54. Which of the following shows the path of the signals described in Paragraph 5? A. scalpcomputercapwheelchairB. computercapscalpwheelchair C. scalpcapcomputerwheelchairD. capcomputerscalpwheelchair55. Which of the following would be the best title for the text? A. BCI Could Mean More Freedom for the Disabled B. New Findings about How the Human Brain Works C. Switzerland, the BCI Research CenterD. Robotic Vehicles Could Help to Cure Brain Injuries第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从AG七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳答案。有两项为多余选项。According to statistics published by the University of Scranton, about 45 percent of Americans usually make New Years resolutionsand the most popular resolution is losing weight. Of those who make resolutions, a mere 8 percent achieve them._56_ Are we just setting ourselves up for failure? Learn how to make realisti