广东省普宁市第二中学高二英语下学期期中试题.doc

普宁市第二中学2015-2016学年度第二学期期中考高二英语试题第一部分 听力（共两节，满分20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分，满分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。1. when did the football match start? a. at 2:15.b. at 2:45.c. at 3:00.2. what are the two speakers talking about? a. the danger in the sea. b. the colours of the fish. c. the protection of the fish.3. what does the woman mean? a. she is too busy to do anything else. b. she wants to know about computers. c. she is unwilling to talk with the man.4. what time does the ship close? a. at 7:30.b. at 6:30.c. at 7:00.5. where does the conversation take place? a. in a post office. b. in a hotel. c. in a bank.第二节(共15小短: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6至8题。6. whats the main purpose of this conversation? a. the man is learning how to use a computer. b. the woman is showing to the man how to put page numbers on. c. the man is trying to have his document printed.7. how is the problem solved? a. by pressing f8.b. by pressing enter.c. by printing it.8. what do we know about the woman? a. shes the mans classmate. b. she works in a computer lab. c. she is the mans secretary.听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。9. where are they talking? a. in the kitchen.b. at a shop.c. in a dining room.10. what are they most probably talking about? a. a radio.b. a telephone.c. a television.11. what do we learn from this conversation? a. the woman only wants to buy something cheap. b. if we pay by cheque, is will cost less . c. the woman doesnt want very good sound.听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。12. why is the man wet all over? a. he fell into the river.b. he sweated a lot.c. he saved a dog.13. what can we learn about the dog? a. it was a young dog. b. it tried to get out of the water but failed. c. it swam very fast.14. what does the woman think of the man? a. brave.b. naughty.c. foolish.听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。15. why was the woman surprised to see harry? a. because she had expected his father instead of him. b. because he had changed a lot. c. because she had thought that he would still be at university.16. what did the woman think of harry? a. he looked fine.b. he was a good student.c. he didnt like his father.17. what was the school year thought to be? a. it was not long enough.b. it was longer.c. it was interesting.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. what is a blind date? a. a date for two people who dont know each other. b. a date for two people who are already lovers. c. a date for two couples.19. how many people are involved in a double date? a. two.b. four.c. six.20. what does “go dutch” mean? a. the man pays the bill. b. the woman pays the bill. c. each person pays for his or her own bill.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，从每题所给的四个选项（a、b、c和d）中，选出最佳选项，并将答案写在答题卡上的相应位置。awhen frida kahlos paintings were on show in london, a poet described her paintings as “ a ribbon (丝带)around a bomb”. such comments seem to suggest kahlo had a big influence on the art world of her time. sadly, she is actually a much bigger name today than she was during her time.born in 1907 in a village near mexico city, kahlo suffered from polio(小儿麻痹症)at the age of seven. her spine (脊柱)became bent as she grew older. then, in 1925, her back was broken in several places in a school-bus accident. throughout the rest of her life, the artist had many operations, but nothing was able to cure the terrible pain in her back. however, the accident had an unexpected side effect. while lying in her bed recovering, kahlo taught herself to paint.in 1929, she got married to diego rivera, another famous mexican artist. riveras strong influence on kahlos style can be seen in her early works, but her later works from the 1940s, known today as her best works, show less influence from her husband.unfortunately, her works did not attract much attention in the 1930s and 1940s, even in her home country. her first one-woman show in mexico was not held until 1953.for more than a decade after her death in 1954, kahlos works remained largely unnoticed by the world, but in the 1970s her works began to gain international fame at last. 21. what does the phrase“a much bigger name” in paragraph 1 most nearly mean?a.a far better artistb.a far more gifted artistc.a much stronger persond.a much more famous person22.the terrible pain kahlo suffered was caused by .a.polio b.her bent spinec.back injuriesd.the operations she had23.kahlos style had become increasingly independent since the .a.1930sb.1940sc.1950sd.1970s24.what is the authors attitude toward kahlo?a.love. b.pity.c.worry. d.encouragement.bi left university with a good degree in english literature, but no sense of what i wanted to do. over the next six years, i was treading water, just trying to earn an income. i tried journalism, but i didnt think it was good, then finance, which i hated. finally, i got a job as an assistant at a famous publisher(出版业). i loved working with books, although the job that i did was dull.i had enough savings to take a year off work, and i decided to try to satisfy a deep and long wish to write a novel. attending a novel writing ma course gave me the structure i needed to write my first 55,000 words.it takes confidence to make a new start. theres a dark period, when youre neither one thing nor the other. youre out for dinner and people ask what you do,and youre too ashamed to say, “well, im writing a novel, but im not quite sure if im going to make it.” my confidence dived. believing my novel could not be published, i put it aside.then i met an agent(代理商)who said i should send my novel out to agents. so, i did and, to my surprise, got some wonderful feedback(反馈). i felt a little hope that i might actually become a published writer and, after signing with an agent, i finished the second half of the novel.the next problem was finding a publisher. after two-and-a-half years of no income, just waiting and wondering, a publisher offered me a book dealthat publisher turned out to be the one i once worked for.it feels like unbelievable, really. when you set out to do something different, theres no end in sight, so to find myself in a position where i now have my own name on a contract(合同) of the publisherto be a published writeris unbelievably rewarding(有回报的).25.what does the underlined part in paragraph 1 mean?a.i was waiting for good fortune.b.i was trying to find an admirable job.c.i was being aimless about a suitable job.d.i was doing a job for more pay at a time.26.the author decided to write a novel.a.to finish the writing courseb.to realize her own dreamc.to satisfy readers wishd.to earn more money27.how did the writer feel halfway with the novel?a.optimistic. b.interested.c.confident. d.uncertain.28.what does the author mainly want to tell readers in the last paragraph?a.it pays off to stick to ones goal.b.hard work can lead to success.c.she feels like being unexpectedly lucky.d.there is no end in sight when starting to do something.care you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids (孩子) to? try some of these places:visit art museums.they offer a variety of activities to excite your kids interest.many offer workshops for making hand-made pieces, traveling exhibits, book signings by childrens favorite writers, and even musical performances and other arts.head to a natural history museum.this is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur(恐龙) models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky.also, different kinds of workshops and educational programs are prepared for kids and any special events that are coming up.go to a youtheater. it offers plays for child and family visitors.pre-show play shops are conducted by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about performing arts.puppet(木偶)making and stage make-up are just a couple of the special offerings you might find.try hands-on science. visit one of the many hands-on science museums around the country. these science play-lands are great fun for kids and grown-ups. theyll keep your child mentally and physically active the whole day through while pushing buttons, experimenting, and building.when everyone is tired, enjoy a fun family science show, commonly found in these museums.29.if a child is interested in space, he probably will visit.a.a youtheaterb.an art museumc.a natural history museumd.a hands-on science museum30. what can kids do at a youtheater?a. look at rock collections.b. see dinosaur models.c. watch puppet making.d. give performances.31. what does “hands-on science” mean in the last paragraph?a. science games designed by kids.b. learning science by doing things.c. a show of kids science work.d. reading science books.32. where does this text probably come from?a. a science textbook. b. a tourist map.c. a museum guide. d. a news report.d honey(蜂蜜)from the african forest is not only a kind of natural sugar, it is also delicious.most people, and many animals, like eating it.however, the only way for them to get that honey is to find a wild bees nest(巢)and take the honey from it.often, these nests are high up in trees, and it is difficult to find them.in parts of africa, though, people and animals looking for honey have a strange and unexpected helpera little bird called a honey guide.the honey guide does not actually like honey, but it does like the wax (蜂蜡) in the beehives (蜂房).the little bird cannot reach this wax, which is deep inside the bees nest. so, when it finds a suitable nest, it looks for someone to help it. the honey guide gives a loud cry that attracts the attention of both passing animals and people. once it has their attention, it flies through the forest, waiting from time to time for the curious animal or person as it leads them to the nest. when they finally arrive at the nest,the follower reaches in to get the delicious honey as the bird patiently waits and watches.some of the honey, and the wax, always falls to the ground, and this is when the honey guide takes its share.scientists do not know why the honey guide likes eating the wax, but it is very determined in its efforts to get it.the birds seem to be able to smell wax from a long distance away.they will quickly arrive whenever a beekeeper is taking honey from his beehives, and will even enter churches when beeswax candles are being lit.33. why is it difficult to find a wild bees nest?a.its small in size.b.its hidden in trees.c.its covered with wax.d.its hard to recognize.34. what do the words “the follower” in paragraph 2 refer to?a.a bee.b. a bird.c. a honey seeker. d. a beekeeper.35. what can be the best title for the text?a.wild beesb.wax and honeyc.beekeeping in africad.honey-lovers helper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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。doctors say anger can be an extremely damaging emotion, unless you learn how to deal with it. they warn that anger can lead to heart disease, stomach problems, headaches, emotional problems and possibly cancer._36_ some people express anger openly in a calm reasonable way. others burst with anger, and scream and yell. but other people keep their anger inside. they can not or will not express it. this is called repressing anger.for years many doctors thought that repressing anger was more dangerous to a persons health than expressing it. they said that when a person is angry, the brain releases the same hormones (荷尔蒙). they speed the heart rate, raise blood pressure, or sugar into the blood, etc. _37_some doctors say that both repressing and expressing anger can be dangerous. they believe that those who express anger violently may be more likely to develop heart disease, and they believe that those who keep anger inside may face a greater danger of high blood pressure._38_ they say the first step is to admit that you are angry and to recognize the real cause of the anger, then decide if the cause is serious enough to get angry about. if it is, they say, “_39_ wait until your anger has cooled down and you are able to express yourself calmly and reasonably.”doctors say that a good way to deal with anger is to find humor in the situation that has made you angry. _40_a. in general the person feels excited and ready to act.b. they said that laughter is much healthier than anger.c. expressing anger violently is more harmful than repressing it.d. anger may cause you a cancer.e. do not express your anger while angry.f. anger is a normal emotion that we all feel from time to time.g. doctors say the solution is learning how to deal with anger.第三部分 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、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 father sold everything we owned, took all the money and disappeared from our lives. my mother suddenly found herself 41 to care for five boys. i worried about the situation, but my mother stayed 42 , and assured us that she would keep us together as a family safe from harm. although small in size, she could 43 heavy horse-drawn ploughs. besides, she 44 found time to help us with homework.as christmas 45 , my mother didnt seem to smile as much. i 46 she had no money to buy us presents. considering myself practically grown, i hid my 47 .one day, my mother took a saw(锯) into the forest and 48 with some tree branches. she left them in the barn(畜棚) and did not tell her 49 children what they were for. she worked on her project 50 i was in school, but i looked 51 into the barn whenever i had a chance. several days later, i still couldnt 52 her purpose. when later i saw she used nails and paint, i 53 that she must be making presents. by christmas week, my mother was her 54 happy self again. her project was apparently 55 , and she obviously kept it secret because id looked everywhere without 56 .on christmas eve, i lay awake for a long time, 57 christmas morning.the next morning, my mother handed out the handmade presents happily in front of her delighted kids. many difficult years would follow that particular christmas, but i never again doubted my mothers 58 to care for us. we were never hungry, and she made sure we got a(n) 59 in school. she taught us to have faith in our own abilities. that faith 60 me still.41. aresponsible bunable calone dhopeful42. apositivebnegativecpassionate ddepressed43. arepair bcontrolcmaintain dhandle 44. aever bevencjust dyet45. aadvanced breachedcapproacheddpassed46. awitnessed brealizedcrecognizeddheard47. aangerbembarrassmentcpuzzlement ddisappointment 48. aescapedbleft creturned ddeparted49. acurious benergetic cexcitingdnaughty50. abecause bbeforecwhile dafter 51. aoccasionallybanxiouslycaccidentally dsecretly 52. apoint outbfigure outcbring out dpick out53. asuggestedbadmittedcswore dconcluded54. atypical buniquecnormal dregular 55. acompletebawkwardccreative dfantastic56. adelaybhesitationcdifficulty dsuccess 57. aschedulingbexpectingcavoiding dgreeting58. aabilitybbeliefcdecision denthusiasm59. apraise bwelcomectutordeducation 60. aguaranteesbsurprisescsupports dcomforts第卷第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分） 第二节：（共10 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（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。british people are working to an older age. 61 number of working 70-74-year-olds has doubled in recent years. around 10% of people in 62 (they) early 70s now work. this is the 63 (high) figure on record. an important reason 64 the british work in their old age is that retirement pensions are becoming more difficult to live on. 65 (consequence) many older people have to work in order to survive.britain 66 (see) great changes in the labor market during the last decade, 67 far more people working beyond their retirement age. while there are plenty who enjoy remaining in work, many need to earn extra cash because they cannot afford 68 (retire) early. older people need decent(体面地) jobs and pensions so that they can make a proper 69 (choose) about whether they remain in work. now they are deciding on a career change later in life and are starting up their own businesses, 70 (devote) to something they may