湖南省浏阳一中、攸县一中2015-2016学年高二上学期期中联考英语试题.doc

2015年下期浏阳一中、攸县一中高二年级期中联考英语试卷 注意：本堂考试，时量：120分钟，满分150分。第卷第一部分 听力(共两节，每小题1.5分，满分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，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.Where does the conversation probably take place？A. At a department. B. At the post office. C. At the cleaners.2. What does the man suggest the woman do？ A. Get a repairman. B. Put the table together. C. Do as the instructions tell.3. When will the man make the call with the headquarters？A. At 9:30. B. At 10:30. C. At 10:40.4. What are the speakers mainly talking about？A. Childrens nature. B. Parents impact on children.C. The importance of school education.5. What is the woman doing？A. Reading. B. Asking for help. C. Washing hands.第二节听下面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。听完每段对话前，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。 听下面一段对话， 回答第6和7题两个小题。6. Whats the womans trouble？A. She has a headache. B. She cant find her phone book.C. She doesnt have Jasons home phone number.7. Why did the secretary refuse the woman？A. She couldnt reveal others privacy. B. She didnt know her.C. She wasnt at work.听下面一段对话， 回答第8和9题两个小题。8. What are the speakers doing？ A. Listening to Jims singing. B. Attending a contest. C. Watching a TV program.9. How does the woman sound？ A. Impatient B. Indifferent C. Considerate听下面一段对话， 回答第10至12题三个小题。10. What is the man？A. A writer. B. A salesman C. A repairman.11. Why does the woman want to keep the old TV？ A. To save money. B. T memorize the old days. C. To decorate the living room.12. What can we learn from the conversation？ A. The man offered good service. B. The TV set cant be as clear as before. C. The woman complained about the man.听下面一段对话， 回答第13至16题四个小题。13. Why is the man going to the city？ A. For a holiday. B. For business C. F study.14. What kind of room does the man want？ A. A suit. B. A double room. C. A single room.15. Where will the man have dinner？ A. On the plane. B. In the restaurant. C. In his room.16. What food will be offered to the man？ A. A sandwich with fries. B. A cheese sandwich. C. A burger with chips.听下面一段对话， 回答第17至20题四个小题。17. Where did the speaker park his car？ A. In front of a cinema. B. Beside a shop. C. Near a bank.18. What do we know about the thief？ A. He is tall and strong， B. He is fat with moustache. C. He shot a bank clerk.19. What did the speaker do that afternoon？ A. He went shopping. B. He went to the cinema. C. He went to the police station.20. What was the thief doing when he was arrested？ A. Buying something. B. Drinking in a bar. C. Running down the stairs.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。AThere are quite a few advantages of wearing school uniformsThe idea may seem disagreeable at first，but considering all the positive effects coming from wearing uniforms you would be more likely to enjoy them Teachers love school uniforms because it helps provide an orderly learning environmentHaving students dressed in uniforms may teach them how to present themselves in a neat and professional mannerIt gives students the opportunity to learn how to dress like young ladies and gentlemanAnd they can focus their attention on academics rather than style Purchasing school uniforms is easy and needs less hesitation and considerationNo matter what the schools policy is，there are only specific essential pieces to the wardrobe(服装) that are necessary，so it wont break the bankA few wardrobe items can last a long timeParents could also enjoy an easy morning，as it will take less time to choose a set of clothes for the school dayStudents wearing uniforms will feel less pressure about what to wear or not to wear when their classmates are dressed similarlyGetting dressed before school becomes less of a chore when students are limited in their choices，so there shouldnt be any trouble about choosing an outfit the day and getting ready quicklySome students may not like the lack of individuality with a uniform，but some school dress code policies may offer them the opportunities to show their unique stylesUniforms today are also becoming trendier and can be seen in many areas of pop cultureCelebrities(名人)and fashion designers are using uniforms as inspiration for new looks which also appeal to students21Teachers think that wearing school uniforms _ Ahelps students put more effort into their studies Bmakes students feel less pressure in studyCis just a tradition that students should follow Dmakes students lose their independence and identity22The underlined part “it wont break the bank” in Paragraph 3 probably means “_”.Aa school uniform should be worn every dayBparents will have to go to the bank many timesCa school uniform doesnt cost a lot of money Dparents who work in a bank can afford the uniform23We can infer from the text that school uniform _Awill be more fashionable in the futureBare not popular with fashion designers Cwere not accepted by parents in the pastDwill be designed by students themselvesBMany people write to newspaper and magazines to express their opinions. Letters to the editor must carry the writers full name， address and telephone number， although the information is not necessary for publication. This requirement to provide personal particulars is a clear indication that writers are held responsible for what they say. When a writer wants his voice heard， he needs to claim ownership of his voice. Responsibility is the name of the game.“People today prefer living together to putting their signatures on a marriage certificate because they refuse to accept responsibility for the relationship，” said social worker Ken Yip， “and this is what is causing a lot of family problems.” When we sign a paper， for example， a business contract or a bank document， the signature is a seal of consent， an agreement to take the matter seriously. Most governments and many organizations will not process written complaints if they do not bear the writers signature. The absence of a signature， they explain， tells us that the writer cannot be too serious and therefore does not deserve a reply.There are people who wish to remain anonymous(匿名的) for various reasons. Multi-billionaire Mr. King donates generously to charity several times a year. He gives simply because he wants to help but not for the publicity his donations may bring， and he does not want his good deeds to make news. In other cases， people insist on anonymity because they are afraid of the consequences of revealing their identity. Crime witnesses may be willing to assist the police， but most are unwilling to give their names when reporting a crime.Name or no name？ The answer is very personal and lies in how much we want to get involved. We all have a name. It is a matter of responsibility to use it when we make a statement， a claim or an accusation. We all want to honor our own name， and it is only by stamping our expression of an opinion with our own name that we honor what we say.24What does the writer mean by saying “Responsibility is the name of the game”？A. Writers need to provide their personal information in the game.B. Publication must bear the writers full name， address and phone number.C. Writers should be responsible for their names.D. Names are required to indicate writers responsibility for what they say.25The second paragraph suggests that a paper without a signature may _.A. not get a replyB. help to end a relationship C. be accepted all the sameD. become a family problem26Some people dont want their names known because they are _.A. hesitant to make a donationB. unwilling to draw public attentionC. afraid of an accusationD. ready for involvement27The passage is mainly about _.A. honor and writersB. identity and signature C. signature and responsibilityD. anonymity and signatureC Children in the United States eat too much pizza that some researchers now argue the food should join the ranks of sugary drinks and fast food for the harm they do to health In a new study， the researchers found that pizza is a large source of calories， saturated fat(饱和脂肪)and salt in childrens dietsChildren should not eat more than two slices of pizza for a meal，and should pair that with salad， rather than with another high-calorie food，the researchers concluded “Parents should aim to control pizza consumption(消费)， particularly as a snack where it was shown to have a very adverse impact on children， and they should put their pizza dollars toward healthier brands”Said Lisa Powel， director of the Illinois Prevention Research Center Pizza has become a matter of focus in recent years for researchers who look at the meals children eat， rather than the nutrients within themStudies have found pizza is among the greatest sources of calories for children “Since pizza remains a common part of childrens diet， we need to make healthy pizza”Powel saidTo make pizza healthier， food producers should reduce its saturated fat and salt， and increase its whole grain content，” she said Whether or not pizza is harmful enough to be picked out as an unhealthy food， the study attracts attention to a larger issue with the modern American lifestyle， said Alexis Tindall， who was not involved in the flow research. “Many foods are eaten too frequently and in large sizes，” said TindallTo solve the problem， people dont have to give up eating pizza， but instead， they can eat smaller and healthier pizza，”she said “Make it at home， instead of ordering it out where you dont have any control over how its made.” Tindall said. “When we make it at home， we can choose healthier ingredients，increase the vegetables， reduce fat， and put in less cheesePizza doesnt have to be just pepperoni(意大利辣香肠)and cheese”28According to the research， children shouldnt eat Amore than two slices of pizza in a dayBtwo slices of pizza for a meal Cpizza along with saladDmore pizza with French fries29Powel suggests healthier pizza should be made Awith more ingredientsBwith less salt Cin smaller sizesDat home30The last sentence of the passage implies that pepperoni and cheese Aare necessary ingredients of pizza Bare not the only healthy ingredients of pizza Cshould all be replaced with healthier ingredient Dshould be reduced by adding healthier ingredients31What is the best title for the passage？ APizzaa real junk food！ BHow to prepare better meals for your kids？ CDiscover the harm of eating pizza DBring in healthier pizza for Americans D Obama， Lady Gaga and Steve Jobswhat do they have in common？ They are， of course， all Americans. And according to a survey by social networking site baidu. com， they all best illustrate(举例说明) the word “cool”. But just what does it mean to say someone is “cool”？ Most would answer that it is something to do with being independent-minded and not following the crowd. Yale University art professor Robert Farris Thompson says that the term “cool” goes back to 15th century West African philosophy. “Cool” relates to ideas of grace under pressure. “In Africa， ” he writes， “coolness is a positive quality which combines calmness， silence， and life.” The modern idea of “cool” developed largely in the US in the period after World War II. “Post-war cool was in part an expression of war-weariness (厌战情绪)， . . . it went against the strict social rules of the time，” write sociologists Dick Pountain and David Robins in Cool Rules:Anatomy of an Attitude. But it was the American actor James Dean who became the symbol for “cool” in the hugely successful 1955 movie Rebel without a Cause. Dean plays a tough guy who disobeys his parents and the authorities. He always gets the girl， smokes cigarettes， wears a leather jacket and beats up bullies. In the movie， Dean showed what “cool” would mean to American young people for the next 60 years. Today the focus of “cool” has changed to athletics (体育运动) stars. Often in movies about schools， students gain popularity on the athletics field more than in the classroom. This can be seen quite clearly in movies like Varsity Blues and John Tucker Must Die. But many teenagers also think being smart is cool. Chess and other thinking games have been becoming more popular in schools. “Call it the Harry Potterization of Americaa time when being smart is the new cool，” writes journalist Joe Sunnen.32If you were considered“cool”in Africa in the 15th century， you_. A. thought and acted differently from the majority B. had a calm and quiet attitude towards lifeC. didnt observe rules and authorities D. had all kinds of “bad” manners33The heroes in Varsity Blues and John Tucker Must Die are likely to be those who _. A. do very well in their studiesB. are very skilled at sportsC. are good at chess and other thinking games.D. have supernatural powers like Harry Potter34Which of the following is NOT true according to the article？A. It is generally considered “cool” to be independent-minded and not to follow the crowd. B. “Cool” was used as early as the 15th century. C. Disobeying ones parents and the authorities is considered “cool” among American young people nowadays. D. Getting the first place in an exam can also be considered “cool”. 35What does the article mainly talk about？ A. The origin of the word “cool”. B. The kinds of people who are “cool”. C. The changing meaning of the word “cool”. D. How to be a “ cool” person.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。Planning a September trip to France September is one of the very best months to visit FranceNot only will you enjoy plenty of sunshine and warm weather， but the tourist season is beginning to wind down-which means cheaper airfares， lower prices at hotels， and fewer crowds36 Go wine tasting 37 And there are plenty of wine-related events and festivals around the countrySo September is a great time to visit the vineyards around the country and go wine tastingThe Bordeaux， Loire and Burgundy regions are all lovely and great places to visit vineyardsBesides that， going to the castles of the Loire region in between visiting vineyards on such warm and Sunny days is also very enjoyable 38 The temperatures are slightly lower，but plenty of sunshine makes for perfect conditions to enjoy a barge cruise on the canals of FranceWith such comfortable weather and beautiful scenery at this time of year， nothing equals hanging out on the deck of a barge Visit the museums Many museums in France have extended opening hours during the summer to accommodate the extra tourists and locals. And some museums also have extended opening hours into SeptemberWandering around the Louvre will take you into a wonder world，where you can enjoy the world-famous art 39 Besides the above，riding a bike through Frances villages is also a welcome activity for young visitors in SeptemberYou call shop for the most fashionable clothes or goods hereYou can see the beautiful and fantastic scenery along the road 40ATake a barge cruise. BEnjoy the music concerts.CSo， dont hesitate and start to plan your September trip to France flow！DFrance is a beautiful countryESeptember is the beginning of the grape harvest season in FranceFGoing out of the Louvre， you can walk to the modern and fashionable Champs Elysees to do some shoppingGIf this is your first trip to France， here is some handy information to help you get started planning your vacation！第三部分 英语知识运用 (共两节，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。 I used to abandon myself to despair. Last year， my mother 41 from a stroke and had a operation on her brain. I felt my whole life turn upside down and I had no 42 what I could do to help her to relieve her 43 . Tears welled up in my eyes whenever I was alone. Last month I 44 a precious watch， which was an 18-year-old birthday gift from my father. I could not fall asleep for a couple of nights because I felt 45 about the loss. There have been many 46 like these in my life. I could never figure out how to deal with such tough things 47 I read “ If You Have a Lemon， Make a Lemonade” by American writer Dale Carnegie “When the wise man is handed a lemon， he says， What 48 can I get from this？ How can I 49 my situation？ How can I turn this lemon into a lemonade？” He wrote. I suddenly 50 that life is full of ups and downs， so I need to stay 51 all the time. Now when I think of my past， I wish I could have handled things 52 . When my mother was fighting for 53 ， I should have held her hands in mine， telling her things would get better instead of 54 and crying. Several weeks ago， I took part in a campus singing competition. I didnt 55 a prize. If I had not 56 the article， I would definitely have felt 57 again. But instead， I smiled after the competition. I was happy that at least I had got some stage 58 . Life is not just a bed of roses. There are thorns as well， but these thorns help us become 59 and str