河北省隆化县存瑞中学高二英语下学期期中试题（无答案）.doc

存瑞中学20152016学年第二学期高二年级期中考试英语试题第卷（选择题，共100分）第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。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。1what are they talking about?a. giving tips. b. reducing the price. c. ordering a dinner.2what time should jenny come here?a. at 1:50 p.m. b. at 2:20 p.m. c. at 2:30 p.m.3where are the two speakers?a. at home. b. at school. c. in a library.4how much did they pay for the repair of the bike?a. 25 yuan. b. 50 yuan. c. 100 yuan.5why will tom be invited to the party?a. because the woman likes him.b. because he is the mans good friend.c. because the mans mother wants him to come.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。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67题。6why is the man still in the office?a. he has to clean the floor.b. he needs to type a letter.c. he is waiting for the woman.7what will the man do this evening?a. see a film with mary.b. go shopping with mary.c. watch a play with the woman.听第7段材料，回答第89题。8where was the match held?a. in england. b. in america. c. in south africa.9when did the host team get its goal?a. in the first half. b. in the second half. c. near the end of the match.听第8段材料，回答第1012题。10. what are the speakers talking about?a. popular sports events.b. things people do after work.c. tv programs people like best.11. how did the woman do the research?a. she talked to people.b. she sent letters to people.c. she collected information from newspapers.12. what do most people like to do in their spare time?a. watch tv. b. go to movies. c. read books.听第9段材料，回答第1316题。13. why is the man reading the book?a. to take a test. b. to write a report. c. to learn english.14. when does the conversation take place?a. on wednesday. b. on friday. c. on saturday.15. where does the woman come from?a. britain. b. italy. c. canada.16. whats johns plan for the future?a. to tour britain. b. to get a job abroad. c. to open a shoe shop.听第10段材料，回答第1720题。17. how many people are there in the womans family now?a. three. b. four. c. five.18. what did the children think about having meals together at home?a. they disliked the idea at first.b. they thought it was funny.c. they preferred eating with friends.19. how often did the family finally decide to have meals together?a. every sunday. b. twice a week. c. three times a week.20. which of the following was not mentioned?a. playing sports. b. planning trips. c. cooking meals.第二部分 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，从每小题所给的四个选项（a、b、c和d）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ajust 10 years ago, i sat across the desk from a doctor. “yes,” he said, “there is something wrong with the left, upper lobe(肺叶). you have a moderately advanced case. youll have to give up work at once and go to bed. later on, well see.”feeling like a man who is in midcareer has suddenly been placed under sentence of death, i left the doctors office, walked over to the park, and sat down on a bench. i needed to think. in the next 3 days, i cleared up my affairs, then i went home, got into bed, and set my watch to tick off not the minutes, but the months. two years later, i left my bed and began the long climb back. it was another year before i made it.i speak of this experience because these years that passed so slowly taught me what to value and what to believe. i realise now that this world im living in is not my oyster(牡蛎) to be opened but my opportunity to be grasped. each day, to me, is a precious thing. the sun comes up and presents me with 24 brandnew, wonderful hoursnot to pass, but to fill.ive learned to appreciate those little, allimportant things i never thought i had the time to notice before：the play of light on running water, the music of the wind in my favourite pine tree. i seem now to see and hear and feel with some of the recovered freshness of childhood. how well, for instance, i recall the touch of the springy earth under my feet the day i first stepped upon it after the years in bed.frequently, i sit back and say to myself, “let me make note of this moment im living right now, because in it im well, happy and hard at work doing what i like best to do. it wont always be like this, so while it is, ill make the most of itand afterwards, i rememberand be grateful. all this, i owe to that long time spent on the sidelines of life.”21. which word can best describe the authors feeling after visiting the doctor?a. hopeless. b. curious. c. confused. d. energetic.22. how long did it take the author to recover from his disease?a. two years and a half. b. three years.c. three years and a half. d. four years.23. the underlined words “these years” in paragraph 3 refer to the years when the author_.a. was ill b. started his careerc. cleared up his affairsd. struggled to go back to his work24. by fighting with his disease, the author realised _.a. patients should know how to get on with doctorsb. doctors should treat patients more carefullyc. we should pay enough attention to dietsd. we should value and appreciate lifebtayka hotel de salwhere：tahua, boliviahow much：about $95 a nightwhy its cool：youve stayed at hotels made of brick or wood, but salt? thats something few can claim. tayka hotel de sal is made totally of saltincluding the beds (though youll sleep on regular mattresses and blankets). the hotel sits on the salar de uyuni, a prehistoric driedup lake thats the worlds biggest salt flat. builders use the salt from the 4,633squaremile flat to make the bricks, and glue them together with a paste of wet salt that hardens when it dries. when rain starts to dissolve the hotel, the owners just mix up more salt paste to strengthen the bricks.green magic nature resortwhere: vythiri, indiahow much: about $240 a nightwhy its cool: riding a pulleyoperated(滑轮操控的) lift 86 feet to your treetop room is just the start of your adventure. as you look out of your open windowthere is no glassyou watch monkeys and birds in the rain forest canopy. later you might test your fear of heights by crossing the handmade rope bridge to the main part of the hotel. you dont even have to come down for breakfastthe hotel will send it up on the pulleydrawn “elevator”dog bark park inn b&bwhere: cottonwood, idahohow much: $92 a nightwhy its cool: this doghouse isnt just for the family pet. sweet willy is a 30foottall dog with guest rooms in his belly. climb the wooden stairs beside his hind leg to enter the door in his side. you can relax in the main bedroom, go up a few steps to the loft in willys head, or hang out inside his nose.gamirasu cave hotelwhere: ayvali, turkeyhow much: between $130 and $475 a nightwhy its cool: experience what it was like 5,000 years ago, when people lived in these mountain caves formed by volcanic ash. but your stay will be much more modern. bathrooms and electricity provide what you expect from a modern hotel, and the white volcanic ash, called tufa, keeps the rooms cool, about 65in summer.25. which of the following about tayka hotel de sal is true?a. the hotel is the cheapest among the four hotels.b. everything in the hotel is made of salt.c. rain has no effect on the hotel.d. it is located on an old lake.26. what is the similarity of the four hotels?a. being old. b. being unique. c. being natural.d. being beautiful.27. it can be inferred that _.a. it is the same man who designed the four hotelsb. green magic nature resort is the dearest in indiac. the building of dog bark park inn b&b is like a dogd. gamirasu cave hotel is the oldest among the four ones28. whats the writers purpose in writing the passage?a. to show his wide knowledge. b. to develop business in tourism.c. to attract attention from readers. d. to introduce some interesting hotels.cthe behaviour of a buildings users may be at least as important as its design when it comes to energy use, according to new research from the uk energy research centre (ukerc). the uk promises to reduce its carbon emissions (排放)by 80 percent by 2050, part of which will be achieved by all new homes being zero carbon by 2016. but this report shows that sustainable building design on its ownthough extremely importantis not enough to achieve such reductions: the behaviour of the people using the building has to change too.the study suggests that the ways that people use and live in their homes have been largely ignored by existing efforts to improve energy efficiency (效率)，which instead focus on architectural and technological developments.“technology is going to assist but it is not going to do everything，”explains katy janda, a ukerc senior researcher，“consumption patterns of building users can defeat the most careful design.” in other words，old habits die hard, even in the best designed eco home.another part of the problem is information. households and bill payers dont have the knowledge they need to change their energy use habits. without specific information，its hard to estimate the costs and benefits of making different choices. feedback (反馈) facilities, like smart meters and energy monitors，could help bridge this information gap by helping people see how changing their behaviour directly affects their energy use; some studies have shown that households can achieve up to 15 percent energy savings using smart meters.social science research has added a further dimension (方面)，suggesting that individuals behaviour in the home can be personal and cannot be predictedwhether people throw open their windows rather than turn down the thermostat (恒温器) , for example.janda argues that education is the key. she calls for a focused programme to teach people about buildings and their own behaviour in them.29. as to energy use, the new research from ukerc stresses the importance of_.a. zero carbon homes b. the behaviour of building usersc. sustainable building design d. the reduction of carbon emissions30. the underlined word “which” in paragraph 2 refers to“_”a. the waysb. their homes c. developments d. existing efforts31. what are katy jandas words mainly about?a. the importance of changing building users habits.b. the necessity of making a careful building design.c. the variety of consumption patterns of building users.d. the role of technology in improving energy efficiency.32. the information gap in energy use_.a. can be bridged by feedback facilitiesb. affects the study on energy monitorsc. brings about problems for smart metersd. will be caused by building users old habitsdlondon taxis, with their friendly drivers who actually know where they are going, are ranked best in the world, according to an annual taxi survey.the survey by travel website found london taxis, despite being the most expensive, beat rivals (对手) across the globe to head the list for the third consecutive (连续的) years, scoring a total of 59 percent in votes on several categories by travelers.london taxi drivers were voted both friendliest and most knowledgeable. drivers in the english capital must pass a rigorous examination called the knowledge to earn their taxi license.new yorks yellow taxis came second in the list, scoring 27 percent which was up 10 percentage points from last year even though manhattans cab drivers tied (打成平局) with parisian taxi drivers as the rudest.travelers said new york had the most convenient taxis.taxi drivers in rome were voted the worst drivers in the world with almost one in ten travelers thinking the italian capital had the worlds worst taxi drivers when it came to the quality of driving.“traveling by taxi is one of the first experiences that many travellers have upon arrival in a new city. in fact, the research found that cabs are by far the most popular method of traveling from the airport to their hotel,” a spokesman for said in a statement.the global survey scored city based taxis for their levels of cleanliness, value, quality of driving, knowledge of the area, friendliness, safety and convenience.rounding out the top five were tokyo with a total score of 26 percent, berlin with 17 percent, and bangkok famed for its tuktuks scoring 14 percent.the survey for , part of the expedia group, was conducted among over 1,900 travellers between may 1128 this year.33. which of the following about londons taxi drivers is wrong?a. they are the friendliest. b. they are the most knowledgeable.c. they charge the most money. d. they drive fastest.34. what does the underlined word “rigorous” mean in the third paragraph?a. strict b. important c. official d. lawful35. romes taxi drivers are lack of _.a. good manners b. driving skillsc. the sense of cleanliness d. the sense of safety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。 have you ever heard of homecoming? its a tradition celebrated every year in the us. at homecoming a school or university welcome back former students or alumni(校友). 36 . it means, “coming home.”this is a time when everyone can get together. 37 . there are events that encourage school spirit all throughout homecoming week, which leads to the big day on friday.a major activity that most students will take part in is choosing the homecoming king and queen. 38 . this is a group of boys and girls who represent school spirit. at the end of the week, students vote for a boy and a girl to be the king and the queen.then its time for the football game, the main event of homecoming week! 39 . almost everyone from school goes to the game: students, parents, teachers, and alumni visitors. if they win everyone is very happy. 40 . students dress up, and some might even bring a date to go with them. after the dance, homecoming is officially over, and everyone cant wait for next year!a. the last event is the homecoming dance.b. that is where the name comes from.c. homecoming usually lasts a week and happens in the fall.d. the football team faces a lot of pressure to do well for the big crowd.e. the tradition began more than 100 years ago in the united states.f. students get to pick who will be on homecoming list early in the week.g. homecoming week was not just about fun, but also a chance to try out new things.第三部分 英语知识运用 （共二节，满分45分）第一节 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。my class and i visited chris care center in phoenix, arizona to comfort the old people who needed a little cheering up during the holiday season. the first two 41 there were for persons requiring 42 in taking care of themselves. we sang beautifully for them. they loved our sweet songs and the flowers that we left with them.as we were 43 on the third floor for old people with alzheimer (老年痴呆症), most of them 44 off at the walls or floor. however, one lady 45 my eye. she was sitting by the door, in a wheelchair, singing songs to herself. they werent the songs that we were singing, at least they didnt 46 like that. as we got 47 with each festive song, she did as well. the louder we got, the louder she got. 48 she was singing, she was also 49 out to us with her hands and body. i knew that i should have gone over to her, but i thought that my 50 were to my students. people who worked at the care center could 51 to her, i thought. just when i stopped feeling 52 about not giving her the attention she needed, one of my students, justin, showed me what the holiday season is really about. justin also 53 the same lady. the difference between us is that he 54 on her needs, but i didnt. during the last song, “silent night,” justin walked over to her and held her hand. he looked this aged lady in her 55 and with his actions said, “you are important, and i will take my 56 to let you know that.” this tired, elderly lady stopped singing and held his hand. then she touched his cheek with the other hand. tears began to fall down her face. no 57 can completely describe that touching moment. it took a boy to 58 me, a man, about kindness and love. justins example of a complete, selfless attitude toward another was a 59 that i will never forget. he was the teacher that day, and i consider myself 60 to have witnessed his lesson. 41. a. roomsb. buildingsc. floors d. groups42. a. comfortb. helpc. music d. happiness43. a. singingb. meetingc. gathering d. dancing44. a. glaredb. shutc. paid d. stared 45. a. lookedb. caughtc. escaped d. hurt46. a. appearb. hearc. sound d. feel47. a. higher b. nearerc. faster d. louder48. a. as b. becausec. since d. though49. a. movingb. reachingc. coming d. spreading50. a. interestsb. abilitiesc. feelings d. responsibilities51. a. speakb. attendc. object d. compare52. a. guiltyb. surec. afraid d. scary53. a. fearedb. avoidedc.