内蒙古包头市第三十三中学高二英语上学期期中二考试试题.doc

内蒙古包头市第三十三中学2014-2015学年高二上学期期中二考试英语试题本试卷满分150分， 考试时间120分钟第 卷 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30 分） 第一节(共5小题: 每题1.5分 ,满分7.5)请听下面5段对话,选出最佳选项1.why did the mans family go to australia during christmas?a.to go sightseeing b.to visit his uncle c.to visit his grandparents2. how much will the woman probably pay for the rent? a.$200 b$. 400 c. $1003. whats the probable relationship between the two speakers? a. couple b. workmates c. neighbors 4. why would lily come home late? a. she attended a party. b. she studied at her classmates house c. she did some cleaning at school.5. how did the man arrive at last? a. by bike b. by taxi c. by subway第二节（共15小题；每题1.5分。满分22.5分）请听下面5段对话或独白。选出最佳选项。请听第6段材料，回答6，7题6. who can get the tickets? a. the man b.the woman c.the mans brother7. when will the two speakers meet? a.at 5:50 b. at 6:10 c. at 6:30请听第7段材料，回答第8，9题8.where does the conversation probably take place? a.in a restaurant b. at the airport c. in a company9.whats the probable relationship between the two speakers? a. colleagues. b. schoolmates c business partners .请听第8段材料, 回答第10至12题10.whats the weather like today? a. sunny b. cloudy c. rainy11.what does the woman usually do when she is bored? a. she watches tv b.she has a big meal c . she goes out for fun12.why was the man unhappy yesterday?a.he didnt sleep well b.he lost his meal ticket . c.he wasted so much time.请听第9段材料， 回答第13至16 题。13. what did the browns think of their trip to venezuela?a.excellent b. tiring c. boring14. what do we know about the hotels in venezuela?a. the food there is terribleb. the people there are helpfulc.they are great but expensive.15. what problem do the browns probably have in venezuela? a. the climateb. the language c. the transportation16. which of the following is not worth buying in venezuela?a. gold b. jewelry c. clothes 请听第10 段材料，回答第17 至20题17. what does tom like? a reading b. swimming c.walking his dog 18. how old is tom?a. 11 b. 12 c. 1319 what do we know about tom?a. he is a good student . b. he is bad at math c. he doesnt like his teachers20. what does the speaker mainly tell us ? a. children should have their own hobbies.b . children experience stress from their parents .c. children should spend more time with their parents.d. 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节， 满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每题2 分, 满分30 分）二、阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分） ahere is some mustknow information from a handbook on how people behave in doing business in some countries.in brazilbrazilians are warm and friendly.they often stand close when talking and it is common for them to touch the person on the shoulder.people often greet each other (particularly women) with light cheek kisses.schedules tend to be flexible，with business meetings sometimes starting later than planned.but to be safe, be on time.meals can stretch for hourstheres no such thing as rushing a meal in brazil.lunches also can start in the mid to late afternoon.brazilians are social，preferring facetoface communication over emails or phone calls.in singaporesingaporeans shake hands when they meet and often also greet each other with a small，polite bow.business cards should be offered and received with two hands.arriving late is considered disrespectful.so be on time. efficiency(效率) is the goal, so meetings and dealings often are fastpaced.singaporeans are direct in their discussions，even when the subject is about money.rank is important and authority is respected.this determines how people interact in meetings.for example，people avoid disagreeing outright with someone of a higher rank.in the united arab emiratesin the uae，status is important, so the most senior or oldest should be greeted first with their titles.the handshake seems to be longer than elsewhere. so do not pull away from the handshake. women should cover themselves when it comes to dress.men also tend to be covered from neck to elbows(肘部) and down to the knees.people do not avoid entertaining in their homes，but they also hold business meals at restaurants.touching or passing food or eating with your left hand is to be avoided.when meetings are onetoone，if your host offers you coffee，you should refuse.it might seem odd，but it is a cultural tradition.coffee should only be accepted if it is already set out or presented.in switzerlandthe swiss tend to be formal and address each other by last name.they also are respectful of private lives.you should be careful not to ask about personal topics.punctuality (守时) in vital，something that comes from a deep respect for others time.arrive at any meeting or event a few minutes early to be safe.they also have clear structure in their companies.higherups make the final decisions，even if others might disagree.neat，clean dress is expected.the swiss follow formal table manners.they also keep their hands visible at the table and their elbows off the table.it is polite to finish the food on your plate.21the passage is mainly about _.acommunication typesbthe workplace atmosphereccustoms and social mannersdliving conditions and standards22why do singaporeans avoid arguing with the boss?athey put efficiency in the first place.bthey dislike facetoface communication.cthey want to finish meetings as quickly as possible.dthey are supposed to obey the person of a higher rank.23in the uae，when should you refuse the coffee if it is offered?awhen greeting seniors.bwhen meeting the host alone.cwhen attending a presentation.dwhen dining with business partners.24in which country do people care about where to put their hands at the dinner table?ain brazil. bin singapore.cin the united arab emirates .din switzerland. bhow is it that siblings (兄弟姐妹) can turn out so different? one answer is that in fact each sibling grows up in a different family. the firstborn is, for a while, an only child, and therefore has a completely different experience of the parents than those born later. the next child is, for a while, the youngest, until the situation is changed by a new arrival. the mother and father themselves are changing and growing up too. one sibling might live in a stable and close family in the first few years; another might be raised in a family crisis, with a disappointed mother or an angry father.sibling competition was identified as an important shaping force as early as in 1918. but more recently, researchers have found many ways in which brothers and sisters are a lasting force in each others lives. dr. annette henderson says firstborn children pick up vocabulary more quickly than their siblings. the reason for this might be that the later children arent getting the same one-on-one time with parents. but that doesnt mean that the younger children have problems with language development. later-borns dont enjoy that much talking time with parents, but instead they harvest lessons from bigger brothers and sisters, learning entire phrases and getting an understanding of social concepts such as the difference between “i” and “me”. a cambridge university study of 140 children found that siblings created a rich world of play that helped them grow socially. love-hate relationships were common among the children. even those siblings who fought the most had just as much positive communication as the other sibling pairs.one way children seek more attention from parents is by making themselves different from their siblings, particularly if they are close in age. researchers have found that the first two children in a family are typically more different from each other than the second and third. girls with brothers show their differences to a maximum degree by being more feminine than girls with sisters. a 2003 research paper studied adolescents from 185 families over two years, finding that those who changed to make themselves different from their siblings were successful in increasing the amount of warmth they gained from their parents. 25. the underlined part “in a different family” (in para. 1) means “_”.a. in a different family environmentb. in a different family tradition c. in different family crisesd. in different families26. in terms of language development, later-borns _.a. get their parents individual guidance b. learn a lot from their elder siblingsc. experience a lot of difficulties d. pick up words more quickly27. what was found about fights among siblings? a. siblings hated fighting and loved playing. b. siblings in some families fought frequently. c. sibling fights led to bad sibling relationships. d. siblings learned to get on together from fights.28. the word “feminine” (in para. 4) means “_”. a. having qualities of parents b. having qualities of women c. having defensive qualities d. having extraordinary qualities cwanted, someone for a kisswe re looking for producers to join us on the sound of london kiss 100 fm. you ll work on the stations music programmes. music production experience in radio is necessary, along with rich knowledge of modern dance music. please apply(申请)in writing to producer vacancies, kiss 100.father christmaswere looking for a very special person, preferably over 40, to fill our father christmas suit.working days: every saturday from november 24 to december 15 and every day from december 17 to december 24 except sundays, l0:30 - 16:00.excellent pay.please contact (联系) the enterprise shopping centre, station parade, eastbourne.accountants assistantwhen you join the team in our revenue administration unit, you will be providing assistance within all parts of the revenue division, dealing with post and other general duties. if you are educated to gcse grade c level we would like to talk to you. this position is equally suitable for a school leaver or for somebody who has office experience.wealden district councilsoftware trainerif you are aged 24 -45 and have experience in teaching and training, you could be the person we are looking for. you should be good at the computer and have some experience in programme writing. you will be allowed to make your own decisions ,and to design courses as well as present them. pay upwards of 15,000 for the right person. please apply by sending your cv (简历) to mrs. r. oglivie, palmlaee limited 29.who should you get in touch with if you hope to work in a radio station? a.producer vacancies, kiss 100 b.mrs oglivie, palmlace limited c.the enterprise shopping centre d.wealden district council 30.we learn from the ads that the enterprise shopping centre needs a person who a.is aged between 24 and 40 b.may do some training work c.should deal with general duties d.can work for about a month 31.which position is open to recent school graduates? a.producer, london kiss b.father christmas c.accountants assistant d.software trainer.d sports can help you keep fit and get in touch with naturehowever, whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should be aware that your sport of choice might have great influence on the environment some sports are resource-hungrygolf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but also tons of waterbesides, all sorts of chemicals and huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses （球场） in good conditionthis causes major environmental effectsfor example, in the dry regions of portugal and spain, golf is often held responsible for serious water shortage in some local areas there are many environment-friendly sportspower walking is one of them that you could take up todayyou dont need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes; and you dont have to worry about resources and your pursesimple and free, power walking can also keep you fitif you walk regularly, it will be good for your heart and bonesexperts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make you feel less anxious, sleep well and have better weight control whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener by using environment-friendly equipment and buying products made from recycled materialsbut the final goal should be “green gyms”they are better replacements for traditional health clubs and modern sports centersmembers of green gyms play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other open spacesthere is no special requirement for you to start your membershipand best of all, its free32.the auther thinks the golf is resource-hungry because of the following except that _agolf waste large areas of countrysides bgolf run of much money. c. golf is bad for peoples health. d.keeping golf court in good condition needs too much energy.33.according to the passage, which of the following is an environment-friendly sport?ahiking in the mountain bswimming in the pool cplaying basketball in the gym dmotor racing in the desert34.the reason why the author uses power walking as an example mainly is that_ait improves our health bit is an outdoor sportcit is recommended by experts dit uses fewer resources35.the passage is developed mainly by _aexamples and explanation bcomparison and persuasioncfacts and descriptions dfigures and conclusion 第二节（共5题. 每题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。 choosing to study overseas every year,thousands of students choose to study in another country for a semester, the summer ,or a year.studying overseas can be an exciting experience for many people._36_ living in another country can help you to learn a language ,and about another culture._37_ overseas study may also look on your future resume. many companies today want employees who speak a second language ,or have experienced living or working in another country.making the right choice. once you decide to study overseas ,you have to make some choices .to choose the right country or school .ask yourself :where do i want to go and why? how much do i want to pay ?_38_ do i want to live with a host family ,a roommate ,or alone?getting ready to go get your passport and visa early!_39_learn about the money .bring some of it ,and a credit card with you.once you are there after the first few weeks overseas ,many students will feel a little homesick. they may miss their family,friends,and familiar ways of doing things._40_when you feel sad or homesick,try to talk to others,or write about your feelings in a notebook.a. why do it?.b. you should improve your mother tongue before you go.c. large number of students cant afford to study overseas.d. how long do i want to study overseas?e. remember that it takes time to get used to a new place,school and culture.f. you will see the world in a new way ,and learn more about yourself.g. before you go ,learn some of the language ,and read about some common customs in your host country.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。 the requirements for high school graduation have just changed in my community. as a result, all students must 41 sixty hours of service learning, 42 they will not receive a diploma. service learning is academic learning that also helps the community. 43 of service learning include cleaning up a polluted river, working in a soup kitchen, or tutoring a student. 44 a service experience, students must keep a journal（日志）and then write a 45 about what they have learned.supporters claim that there are many 46 of service learning. perhaps most importantly, students are forced to think 47 their own interests and become 48 of the needs of others. students are also able to learn real-life skills that 49 responsibility, problem-solving, and working as part of a team. 50 , students can explore possible careers 51 service learning.for example, if a student wonders what teaching is like, he or she can choose to work in an elementary school classroom a few afternoons each month. 52 there are many benefits, opponents （反对者） 53 problems with the new requirement. first, they 54 that the main reason students go to school is to learn more subjects and skills. because service learning is time-consuming, students spend 55 time studying the more subjects. second, they believe that forcing students to work without 56 goes against the law. by requiring service, the school takes away an individuals freedom to choose.in my view, service learning is a great way to 57 to the community, learn new skills, and explore different careers. 58 , i don t believe you should force people to help others the 59 to help must come from the heart. i think the best 60 is one that gives students choices: a student should be able to choose sixty hours of independent study or sixty hours of service. choice encourages both freedom and responsibility, and as young adults, we must learn to handle both wisely.41. a. spendb.