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蒙阴一中高二下学期期中考试英语试题 2016.5注意事项：1本试题分第卷和第卷两部分。2请把第卷的答案连同自己的姓名、考号、考试科目用2b铅笔涂写在答题卡上。3请把第卷的答案用0.5毫米的黑色中性笔写在答题纸对应的位置。第i卷（共100分）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。第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）1.what time is it now?a. 9:10 b. 9:50 c. 10:002.what does the woman think of the weather?a. its nice b. its warm c. its cold3.what will the man do?a. attend a meeting b. give a lecture c. leave his office4.what is the womans opinion about the course?a. too hard b. worth taking c. very easy5. what does the woman want the man to do ?a. speak louder. b. apologize to her. c. turn off the radio.第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. how long did michael stay in china?a. five days. b. one week. c.two weeks.7. where did michael go last year?a. russia. b. norway. c. india.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题8.what food does sally like?a.cook dinner. b.fish. c.eggs.9.what are the speakers going to do?a.cook dinner. b.go shopping. c.order dishes.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题.10.where are the speakers?a.in a hospital. b.in the office. c.at home.11.when is the report due ?a.thursday. b.friday. c.next monday.12.what does george suggest stephanie do with the report?a.improve it.b.hand it in later.c.leave it with him.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.what is the probable relationship between the speakers? a.sales person and customer. b.home owner and cleaner. c.husband and wife.14.what kind of apartment do the speakers prefer? a.one with two bedrooms. b.one without furniture. c.one near a market.15.how much rent should one pay for the one-bedroom apartment? a.350 b. 400 c. 41516.where is the apartment the speakers would like to see? a.on lake street b.on market c.on south street.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.what does susan look like? a.tall, thin and dark b.short, fat and white c.short, thin and dark18.how did the speaker know susan was from the south? a.from her accent. b.from her looks. c.from her clothes.19.what did the speaker decide to do at last? a.stay away from susan. b.make friends with susan. c.teach susan a lesson.20.what is susan like? a.shy. b.helpful. c.tidy.第二部分 阅读理解（共两部分，满分40分）第一节 （共15题； 每小题2分，共30分）a personal robotmake your parents and teachers happy ! are you having problems finishing your homework on time? do you avoid tidying your room until your mom shouts at you? you dont need to worry if you buy a mr. helping hand personal robot. mr. h can be programmed to organize your homework. your own personal robot will follow you around, putting away books and objects that you have left on the floor or bed.mr. h also has these features (特点) weighs only 500 grams includes long-lasting batteries comes with a 5-year guarantee remembers simple instructions originally sold for $499 now only $299buy now watch control this is a watch that james bond would be proud to wear! this is not a watch for ordinary people!your electronic pengo watch control acts as a remote control for tvs and videos. gives you a daily weather forecast. reminds you when to hand in your homework. sets off a silent warning alarm when parents or teachers are near.besides, your pengo watch controlwill always tell you the time accurately! originally sold for $199 now only $99 for further information, click here.21. with help from a mr. h, you can .a. stop using batteries.b. finish your homework on time.c. remember your teachers instructions.d. get your room tidied on your way home.22. a pengo watch control can help you to .a. repair your tv b. organize your homeworkc. be a james bond d. know what the weather is like23. you can get your mr. h for .a. 499 b. 299 c. 199 d. 9924. where would you be most likely to find the two texts?a. on a notice board b. in a company brochure.c. on a teenage website d. in a college newspaper. 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（削皮）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（攀登架）, swinging 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 hook (钩) 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(啜泣). 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, some day youll be beating those boys off with a bat. her voice was weak and cracking. i looked out from my covers to see tears running down her cheeks. then i knew how much she suffered from my disability. she had never let me see her tears.25. which of the following expressions can be used most suitably to describe moms attitude when she made the child peel potatoes?a. cruel. b. rude. c. strict. d. cold.26. what does the underlined sentence “i saw her well see about that look.” mean?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.27. 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 wanted to see what the author would do on the barsd. they were astonished to find the authors progress28. the most probable conclusion we can draw after reading the passage is_.a. the last incident was sad enough to make mom weepb. the childs experience reminded mom of that of her ownc. mom could solve any problem except the one in the last paragraphd. in fact mom suffered more in the process of the childs growthcsome scientists say that animals in the ocean are increasingly threatened by noise pollution caused by human beings. it is caused mainly by industrial underwater explosions, ocean drilling, and ship engines. some scientists have proposed (提议) setting a noise limit of one hundred and twenty decibels (分贝) in oceans. they have observed that noises at the level can frighten and confuse whales.a team of american and canadian scientists discovered that loud noises could seriously injure some animals. they found that powerful underwater explosions were causing whales in the area to lose their hearing. this seriously affected the whales ability to exchange information and find their way. some of the whales even died. some researchers whose work depends on ocean sounds object to a limit of one hundred and twenty decibels. they say such a limit would mean an end to important industrial and scientific research. scientists do not know how much and what kinds of noises are harmful to ocean animals. however, many scientists agree that noise is a greater danger than they believed. they want to prevent noises from harming creatures (生物) in the ocean.29. concerning the effect of noises on whales, which of the following is true?a. they are deaf to noises. b. noises at a certain level may hurt them.c. noises could kill them. d. noises will cause them to lose their eyesight.30. some scientists think that the noise limit of one hundred and twenty decibels would _.a. prevent them doing their research work b. benefit them a lot in their research workc. do good to their health d. increase the industrial output31. according to the last paragraph, what will scientists most probably do in the future?a. they will study the effect of different noises in the sea.b. they will work hard to make no noise.c. they will never do any scientific research in the sea.d. they will protect sea animals from harmful noises.d for most chinese university students, the us is a favorite destination for further education. but apart from obstacles(障碍) such as the gre and toefl exams, choosing a good graduate school is no easy task. admission is very competitive for international students, so it is important to apply for a number of institutions to have a reasonable chance of acceptance. since the application to most universities requires a certain fee, chinese students usually choose seven to 17 universities according to their own financial circumstances. wang yuwei, a zhejiang university graduate, sent applications to 15 us universities. when the 24-year-old girl began looking for a us graduate school in her senior year, she took time to compare the various schools and find the ones most suiting her needs. now, studying at the university of washington, she knows that her hard work paid off. “to broaden your chances, at least one third of the applications should be to less selective schools,” said wang. “applicants shouldnt limit their choices to the most famous institutions.” furthermore, one shouldnt rely on too much on college rankings such as the gorman report or us news & world reports annual league tables. the right school is the one that best meets your own personal needs and interests, rather than someone elses assessment of an institutions reputation. “usually choices are based on ones personal interests and academic background, but it is important to make sure that your chosen subject is satisfying,” said wang. 32. the author believes that the right school is the one that _. a. has the best location b. offers good living conditions c. best meets ones assessment of an institutions reputation. d. best meets ones own personal needs and interests 33. according to this passage, what can we judge? a. to go abroad for further education, you must pass the gre or totel. b. choosing a good graduate school is a piece of cake. c. more and more students will go abroad for their further education. d. to get a better chance to go abroad, youd better apply for a less selective school. 34. in the passage the writer uses the example of wang yuwei to show _. a. you must spend a lot of time comparing the various schools b. it is necessary to find the suitable university that meets your personal interests c. it isnt worthwhile to spend time looking for the right university d. ones own financial circumstances is worth considering 35. what will be continued after this passage? a. how hard chinese students studied in america. b. some advice on how to take care of yourself in america. c. some other things to consider to choose the right school. d. the difficulties you will meet with while living in america 第二节 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分l0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。（注意： e涂ab；f涂ac；g涂ad）easy ways to keep your brain sharpeveryone is forgetful, but as we age, we start to feel like our brains are slowing down a bitand that can be a very annoying thing. 36 read on for some techniques worth trying.1. 37 people who regularly made plans and looked forward to upcoming events had a 50 percentreduced chance of alzheimers disease (早老性痴呆症), according to a recent study. 38 .something as simple as setting a goal to havea weekly coffee date with a friend will do. theres evidence that people who have a purpose in life or who are working on long or short-term goals appear to do better. in other words, keep your brain looking forward.2. go for a walk.mildly raised glucose (葡萄糖) levels can harm the area of the brain that helps you form memories and physical activity can help get blood glucose down to normal levels. in fact, exercise produces chemicals that are good for your brain. 39 3. learn something new.take a spanish class online, join a drawing club, or learn to play cards. a study found that mental stimulation (刺激) limits the weakening effects of aging on memory and the mind. but the best thing for your brain is when you learn something new and are physically active at the same time. 40 or go dancing with your friends.a. focus on the future.b. this can be especially harmful to the aged.c. it should be something like learning gardening.d. so take a few minutes each day to do some reading.e. but dont worry if your schedule isnt filled with life-changing events.f. luckily, research shows there is a lot you can do to avoid those moments.g. in other words, when you take care of your body, you take care of your brain. 第三部分 完形填空 （共20小题；每小题1.5分,满分30分）阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从21 40 各题所给的四个选项（a, b, c, 和d）中,选出最佳选项,并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。in 2012, i had just recovered from a serious illness when i received an invitation to a writers conference in orlando, florida. my family persuaded me that a(n) 41 might be just what the doctor ordered, so off i 42 . arriving in the sunshine state was rather tiring, but i 43 to catch a taxi to my 44 and settle in. the next morning, i took another 45 to the shopping centre to buy a few souvenirs. 46 i went to a cafe to have lunch, but all the tables were 47 . then i heard a friendly voice saying, you can 48 my table.i gratefully sat down with the 49 lady and we had a happy lunch together. as the 50 drew to a close she asked how long i would be in orlando. i had already told her that i hadnt 51 a car, and hadnt realised how 52 taking taxis would be, after a while she said, my dear, dont use any more taxis. im retired and it would be my pleasure to 53 you wherever you wish. i told her that i couldnt put her to that 54 ,but she brushed aside my protests (反对).she asked me where i was 55 and the next morning she was waiting at my apartment at the 56 time to take me to disney world. she spent some time with me before leaving me to 57 alone. at the end of the day, she 58 to take me back to my accommodation. i 59 her money but she refused to take any.ill never forget that wonderful lady who, through her 60 , filled my brief holiday in florida with wonderful memories.41a. holiday b. ceremonyc. operationd. experiment42a. kept b. went c. droppedd. knocked43a. intended b. promised c. managedd. deserved44a. hospital b. companyc. universityd. accommodation45a. colleague b. passenger c. suitcased. taxi46a. instead b. first c. laterd. once47a. classifiedb. occupiedc. decoratedd. painted48a. share b. reservec. setd. possess49a. oldb. poor c. young d. stubborn50a. journey b. mealc. speechd. interview51a. donated b. repairedc. hired d. guided52a.convenient b. worthwhilec. unfortunated. expensive53a.inspire b. entertainc. calld. drive54a.businessb. argument c. troubled. challenge55a.working b. stayingc. movingd. shopping56a.appointedb. limitedc. favourite d. regular57a. digestb. explore c.perform d. calculate58a.forgotb. refusedc. returnedd.preferred59a.sentb. lentc. offered d. owed60a.confidenceb. dignityc.curiosityd. kindness ii卷（50分）第一节 语法填空（共10小题，每题1.5分，共15分）仔细阅读下面短文，短文中有10个空格。请按照语境以及括号里的具体要求完成语法填空、词形变化等。 the holidays upon us. after months of study, you have some time to yourself. so, why not read a book? well, some people will say, why trouble with books? we have the internet and other media 61 offer a lot more 62 (colour) programs. books are history!” but dont be fooled. theres still a lot to be said for reading and reading as widely as possible. one clear reason is that a well-chosen book is a wonderful collection 63 words and expressions, so long as you have a good dictionary, of course. believe me, its far easier to get new english words and expressions from a book or article 64 it is from the tv or the internet.but an even more important point is 65 books give you something that modern media simply can not: the webpage is always full of pictures and the text is often designed to make it as easy to read as possible. though “easy” may be welcome, 66 (luck) its of little use for any long-time development of reading skills and the general language level. for tha