湖北省黄冈市武穴市梅川高中2014年高二下学期期中考试英语（B）试卷

湖北省黄冈市武穴市梅川高中2014年高二下学期期中考试英语（B）试卷（考试时间：120分钟 卷面满分：150分）第一部分：听力（30分）第一节听下面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。每段对话仅读一遍。1. Who is Lucy?A. The bride. B. The mans colleague. C. The womans classmate.2. What does the woman want to do?A. Study English. B. Play tennis with the man. C. Ask the man to help her.3. How is Mikes life today in fact?A. He is too busy. B. He isnt busy at all. C. He works and rests well.4. What is the most probable relationship between the speakers?A. Mother and son. B. Boss and clerk. C. Teacher and student.5. What will the man do first after school?A. Go home. B. Do an experiment. C. Go to the library.第二节听下面5段对话。每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的A.B.C.三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答6、7两个小题。6. What does the man mean?A. The best way to reduce crimes is to educate people.B. More policemen should be employed.C. There is no better way to reduce crimes.7. What is the woman doing on the Internet?A. Watching movies. B. Listening to music. C. Stealing crops.听下面一段对话，回答8、9两个小题。8. How does the man know about a law against walking dogs?A. From the newspaper. B. From the magazine. C. From the book.9. How does the man think of the law?A. Right. B. Bad. C. Useful.听下面一段对话，回答10-12小题。10. How many days has the man got for his vacation?A. 25 days. B. 10 days. C. 15 days.11. Why does the man go to Hawaii for his vacation with his family?A. To broaden his vision. B. To relax themselves. C. To visit friends.12. Where is the woman going this summer?A. Egypt. B. Canada. C. The United States.听下面一段对话，回答13-16小题。13. Whats Timmys main purpose at the moment?A. To make some new friends. B. To go to some concerts. C. To learn from others.14. What is Lily most interested in?A. Playing the piano. B. Playing the violin. C. Classical music.15. What are the speakers weak in?A. Sports. B. Performances. C. Theory of music.16. whom will the speakers turn to?A. Timmys uncle. B. Lilys uncle. C. Their teacher.听下面一段对话，回答17-20小题。17. What does the man think of the system?A. Interesting. B. Excellent. C. Surprising.18. How do the girls in au pairs(互惠生) get accommodation?A. For free. B. By doing hard housework. C. By teaching the language.19. What does the woman say about au pairs system?A. Its an excellent system. B. Its more of a business. C. It brings chances to learn the language.20. What is the girls complaint?A. The families are too noisy. B. They cant bring people for party. C. Its hard to meet English people.第二部分：词汇知识运用（满分30分）第一节 多项选择（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）21.As senior students, it is important to_ a good state of mind.A. keep up B. carry out C. get in D. take up22.-Do you think their table tennis team will win the first place at the coming Asian Games? -_.Ours is much stronger than theirs.A. By means of B. By all means C. By any means D. By no means23.The majority of the people were in favor of the plan. However, I_ the plan because it was too expensive.A. approve of B. object to C. prepared for D. applied for24.We didnt know you were in trouble at that time, _ we would have given you a hand.A. therefore B. however C. otherwise D. though25.He prepared a great meal to_ the help of his neighbors in finding his lost little daughter.A. express B. admit C. explain D. acknowledge 26.Whether the buildings in this area should be pulled down has remained_; people are still looking for other possible solutions.A. unchallenged B. relevant C. controversial D. contradictory27.The road and the railway are parallel _ each other.A. to B. in C. of D. at28.Their victory is_, because they have lost too many men.A. without question B. out of the question C. out of question D. in question 29.In that school, English is compulsory for all students, but French and Russian are_ .A. special B. regional C. optional D. original30. Big company enjoy certain _that smaller ones dont have.A. regulations B. privileges C. arrangements D. distributions.第二节 完型填空（共20小题，每小题1分，满分20分）People often fall ill because of me_1_,they can hardly blame me; it is largely their own_2_.A tired person may get_3_specially when he goes to crowded places with polluted air. A sudden change in_4_is another factor. In hot summer, people turn on the air-conditioner upon returning home.They will catch a cold easily. My latest victim is an energetic student. After school ,he played football hard for two hours.Though_5_,he still went to the cinema. Then he got back home and took a cold shower immediately. I seized this golden chance to_6_him.He reacted, trying to_7_me,but I was already_8_deep in his throat. He kept sneezing(打喷嚏)and his nose was running,_9_he put on some warm clothes, it didnt work, for there were too many of us. Besides, his sore throat kept_10_him,and he developed a cough to force me and my family out,but_11_.The next day he couldnt go to_12_.He had lost his appetite and was not as_13_as before.His mother made him orange juice every few hours for more vitamin C, which would help his_14_. For two days he was_15_y his mother. As he rested more, his defense strengthened and I began to feel the_16_.I knew I had to_17_him before long. But I am not the one who gives up easily, and I made every effort to fight back._18_,it was my turn to feel_19_now,for his defense system was starting an all out attack against me. I became_20_and finally my time was over. Do you know what I am?( )31.A.Therefore( )32.A.business ( )33.A.punished ( )34.A.temperature ( )35.A.excited ( )36.A.injure ( )37.A. get on with ( )38.A. reproducing ( )39.A. Since( )40.A.reminding ( )41.A.escaped ( )42A.bed ( )43A.peaceful ( )44.recovery ( )45A.protected ( )46.A.loss ( )47.A.leave( )48.Uncertainly ( )49.A.painful ( )50.A.biggerB.Besides B.responsibilityB.blamedB.seasonB.hurt B.bother B.get rid of B.waiting B.Once B.upsetting B.succeeded B.work B.afraid B.development B.nursed B.operation B.catchB.Unsuccessfully B.disappointed B.weakerC.However C.excuse C.caught C.place C.late C.attack C.put up with C.hiding C.Whether C.comfortingC.regretted C.school C.activeC.study C.scoldedC.pressure C.forget C.Unusually C.nervous C.smallerD.Then D.fault D.killedD.conditionD.tiredD.destroyD.take hold of D.disappearingD.AlthoughD.influencing D.failed D.hospital D.happyD.growth D.affectedD.movement D.beatD.Unfortunately D.ashamedD.stronger第三部分 阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）AYoung people can have problems with their minds. Some students become worried because they have to study very hard. Others have trouble getting on well with people like their parents and classmates. Liu Wei, a Junior 2 student from Hefei, could not understand his teacher and was doing badly in his lessons. He became so worried about it that he started to cut his finger with a knife. Another student, 14-year-old Yan Fang from Guangzhou, was afraid of exams. She got very worried, and when she looked at the exam paper, she couldnt think of anything to write. A recent report from Jiefang Daily says about 18% of Shanghai teenagers have mental (心理的, 精神的) problems. Their troubles include (包括) being worried and very unhappy, and having problems in learning and getting on with people. Many students who have problems wont go for advice or help. Some think they will look stupid (愚蠢) if they go to see a doctor. Others dont want to talk about their secret. Liang Yuezhu, an expert on teenagers from Beijing Anding Hospital has the following advice for teenagers: * Talk to your parents or teachers often * Take part in group activities and play sports * Go to see a doctor if you feel unhappy or unwell51. The students who often become worried or have trouble getting on with others may have 。A. mental problems B. a headache C. knives with them D. no parents52. Yan Fangs problems happened whenever .A. she studied very hard B. she had exams C. she talked with her parents D. she thought of something53.Students who have problems wont ask others for help because .A. they wont let others think they are stupid B. they dont think doctors can help them C. they dont want to tell their secret to others D. both A and C54.Liang Yuezhus advice tell us that .A. its better for the students who have mental problems to join others B. its unnecessary for them to be with others C. only group activities and sports can help them D. teachers and parents cant do anything about mental problemsBOne day a poor man was cutting a big piece of wood near a river. Suddenly his old axe(斧子)fell into the water. He felt very sad because he lost his only axe. Then all at once a beautiful fairy(仙女)came out and asked the man what was the . matter.I have lost my axe, he said. It fell into the water when I was cutting the wood. The fairy showed him a gold(金)axe and asked, Is this yours?No，said the man.The fairy then showed him a silver(银)axe and asked again, Is this yours?No,again answered the man.Then she showed him the old axe.Yes, that is mine, called out the happy man.I know it well enough, said the fairy, I only wanted to see if you would tell me the truth, and now 55.Ill give you the gold axe and the silver axe besides your own one. . One day when the man was cutting something,_.A. he fell into the water B. his axe dropped into the riverC. his axe fell into a lake D. he saw a beautiful fairy56. The fairy gave him a gold axe and a silver axe, but he didnt take them. because he_.A. did not like them B. did not know they were made of gold and silverC. was very rich D. knew these axes were not his57. At the end of the story the man had_.A. only one axe B. two axes C. three axes D, many axes58. The fairy helped the man because he was_man.A. an old B. a young C. a poor D. an honest(诚实的) CTraveling can be a fun way to gain life experiences, especially during Spring Break a week-long school vacation in the United StatesBut what if youre a student and dont have enough money for a trip? Dont worryHere are some useful suggestions Save: This probably is the most important preparation for travelingCut expenses to fatten your wallet so youll have more choices about where to go and how to get there Plan ahead: Dont wait until the last minute to plan your tripTickets may cost more when bought on short noticeGiving yourself several months to get ready can mean security and savings Do your homework: No matter where you go, research the places you will visitDecide what to seeTravel books will provide information on the cheapest hotels and restaurants Plan sensibly: Write down how much you expect to spend for food and hotelsStick to your plan or you may not have enough money to cover everything Travel in groups: Find someone who is interested in visiting the same placesBy traveling with others you can share costs and experiences Work as you go: Need more money to support your trip? Look for work in the places you visit Go off the beaten path: Tourist sites may be expensiveYou may want to rethink your trip and go to a less-known areaSmaller towns can have many interesting activities and sights Pack necessary things: The most important things to take are not always clothesRemember medicine in case you get sick, and snacks in case you cannot find a cheap restaurant Use the Internet: The net can help to save moneySome useful websites include wwwTravelcitycom, wwwBargains-lowest farecorn and wwwEconomic travelcitycom By planning sensibly, even students can enjoy the travelYour travel experiences will be remembered for a lifetime59This passage is about _Ahow to plan your travel Bhow to get life experiencesChow to make your travel interesting Dhow to travel with enough money60Before your trip, the most important thing you should do is _Ato make a plan of the route Bto buy tickets in advanceCto save money by spending less Dto get information from the Internet61The writer advises you _Ato share costs with other people Bnot to go to well-known placesCnot to visit dangerous places Dto buy anything you want to buy62.During your trip,_.A you need more shoes than clothes B. you shouldnt look for work all the wayC. you can gain valuable life experience D. you should forget to do your homeworkDSome people will do just about anything to save money. And I am one of them. Take my familys last vacation. It was my six-year-old sons winter break from school, and we were heading home from Fort Lauderdale after a weeklong trip. The flight was overbooked, and Delta, the airline, offered us $400 per person in credits to give up our seats and leave the next day. I had meeting in New York，So I had to get back . But that didnt mean my husband and my son couldnt stay. I took my nine-month-old and took off for home.The next day my husband and son were offered more credits to take an even later flight. Yes, I encouraged-okay, ordered-them to wait it out at the airport, to earn more Delta Dollars. Our total take: $1,600. Not bad, huh?Now some people may think Im a bad mother and not such a great wife either. But as a big-time bargain hunter, I know the value of a dollar. And these days, a good deal is something few of us can afford to pass up.Ive made living looking for the best deals and exposing (揭露) the worst tricks . I have been the consumer reporter of NBCs Today show for over a decade. I have written a couple of books including one titled Tricks of the Trade: A Consumer Survival Guide. And I really do what I believe in. I tell you this because there is no shame in getting your moneys worth. Im also tightfisted when it comes to shoes, clothes for my children, and expensive restaurants. But I wouldnt hesitate to spend on a good haircut. It keeps its longer, and its the first thing people notice. And I will also spend on a classic piece of furniture. Quality lasts.63. Why did Delta give the authors family credits?A. They took a later flight. B. They had early bookings.C. Their flight had been delayed. D. Their flight had been cancelled.64. What can we learn about the author?A. She rarely misses a good deal. B. She seldom makes a compromise.C. She is very strict with her children D. She is interested in cheap products.65. What does the author do?A. Shes a teacher. B. Shes a housewife.C. Shes a media person. D. Shes a businesswoman.66. What does the author want to tell us?A. How to expose bad tricks. B. How to reserve airline seats.C. How to spend money wisely, D. How to make a business deal.ETed was in troubleHe drove a car for MrClark，a rich business manHe enjoyed his work，but he couldnt work when he drank too muchOnce he almost fell into the river when he drove along the bridgeMrClark became very angry and was going to fire him Ted had a big family and was afraid of thisHe decided not to drink any moreThen Mr Clark told him to wait to be dealt withOne morning Ted came into the office with two badly burned（烧伤的）ears“What happened to your ears？”asked MrClark“Well，”said Ted“I went to watch a football match yesterday while my wife was ironing clothes（熨衣服）at homeShe had put the iron（熨斗）near the telephoneOur team lost the game and I felt sorry for itAs soon as I went into the sitting room ，the telephone rang and I answered the iron！”“And what happened to the other ear？”“When I put the iron down on the desk，the telephone rang again！”67 _，so he almost drove the car into the river ATed was not careful BTed drank too much CTed didnt see clearly DTed drove quite fast68Ted was afraid to _ Astop drinking Banswer the telephone Close his job Dstop smoking69The_ badly burned Teds ears Atelephone BTV set Ciron Dfire70What will happen to Ted？ AHe will go on driving for MrClark BHe will join his football team CHe will never watch any matches DHe will lose his job第四部分 书面表达（共两节，满分50分）第一节 完成句子（共10小题，每小题2分，满分20分）71.It was the first time that _her