2015高二下学期湖北四校联考英语期中试题及答案（含听力）2015湖北高二下学期期中四校联考英语试题.doc

湖北省四校襄阳四中 荆州中学宜昌一中 龙泉中学 20142015学年度下学期期中联考高 二 英 语命题人：宜昌一中 潘琴 审题人：龙泉中学 刘云芳本试题卷共8页，分第I卷和第卷两部分。全卷满分150分。考试用时120分钟。 祝考试顺利 注意事项：1答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、班级、准考证号填写在答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。2选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。答在试题卷、草稿纸上无效。3非选择题的作答：用黑色墨水签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。答在试题卷、草稿纸上无效。4考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，请将答题卡上交。第I卷第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30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1.5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。例：How much is the shirt? A. 19.15 B. 9.15 C. 9.18答案：B 1. How will the woman travel to London?A. By car. B. By bus.C. By train.2. What do we know about the man?A. He wants to eat at a restaurant.B. He has already had lunch.C. He prefers sandwiches.3. Who is Robert angry with actually?A. Mary.B. Himself.C. His sister.4. Why is the man going to buy some clothes?A. Summer is coming.B. He wants to have a change in dress style. C. Hes going to travel somewhere. 5. What does the man want?A. A rest.B. A coffee.C. A breakfast.第二节（共15小题；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、7题。6. For what reason does Professor Johnson talk to Sophie?A. She has wasted her money.B. She has decided to drop out.C. She has been absent recently. 7. What was Sophie mistaken about?A. The time for Mondays class.B. The date of the exam. C. Professor Johnsons suggestion.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What does the girl want to do?A. See a movie.B. Meet her mother. C. Attend a meeting.9. Where will they probably have a walk?A. In the park.B. Along the beach.C. On the square.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What does the male speaker do?A. He is a policeman.B. He is a salesman.C. He is a newsman.11. What did the older man look like?A. Thin and average height.B. Tall and dark-colored.C. Tall and very thin. 12. What did the younger man wear?A. A brown shirt.B. A dark jacket.C. A black hat.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Where does the woman work?A. In a restaurant. B. In a supermarket.C. In a food company.14. What will the man probably order?A. Roast beef.B. Green salad.C. Chicken soup.15. What will the speakers do the next day?A. Confirm the reservation.B. Prepare lots of dishes.C. Improve the service.16. What is the get-together for?A. Promoting environmental awareness.B. Tasting the special food in the restaurant.C. Celebrating the birthday of the company.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What is the purpose of practicing a speech loudly?A. To focus on the material.B. To memorize the speech.C. To give the speech smoothly. 18. What if a speaker makes mistakes at the beginning?A. It is unlikely for him to finish the speech in time.新 课 标 第 一 网B. He might not be able to continue easily.C. The audience may lose confidence in him.19. How should a speaker make eye contacts with the audience?A. By looking at a direction at a time.B. By looking at a particular person at one time.C. By looking at the audience all the time.20. What should a speaker avoid while giving a speech?A. Having more attention on the audience.B. Reading the speech to the audience. C. Raising the voice and using facial expressions. 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Our site specializes in European cycling tours, Bike & Boat Tours, Road Bike Tours and now River Cruises (航行) throughout Europe, Asia, and the Americas.We take great pride in offering you the best services and in providing you with a vacation that will be fondly remembered. Whether it is a European bike tour, river cruise, or one of many other cycling vacations, our staff will do everything to plan your dream holiday.Our bike tour prices are the lowest on the market and weve managed to keep them that way without sacrificing quality. We hope youll let us take you on one of our many European cycling tours and now river cruise adventures!Bike & Boat TripsWe have perhaps the largest online catalogue of well-established European bike and boat tours and sailing holidays.Luxury Boat Tours Take a Bike & Boat cycle tour on a luxury ship! A cycling tour in Europe with a beautiful boat by your side is not to be missed.Bike Europe and BeyondBicycle touring in Europe and beyond - cycle your next vacation almost anywhere in Europe from our carefully chosen catalogue of bike tours. Recently we have also added a few American bike tours as well as bike tours in Vietnam. Whether you cycle Europe with a standard bicycle or an e-bike (electrically assisted bicycle), one of our cycling tours is bound to be right for you.Road Bike Tours Cycle Europe and experience one of our great new European road bike tours! These cycle tours in Europe (and now one is in the New Zealand) are intended for the more experienced cyclist that is not afraid of the long distances through extremely beautiful countryside.River CruisesWe now offer river cruises throughout the worlds most famous waterways. Whether it is a European river or a river cruise in China, one of our cruises is certain to attract you.21. The text is mainly written to _.A. introduce fantastic tour placesB. invite readers to join in the toursC. compare boat tours with bike tours D. Encourage readers to have adventures22. Which countries have been added to “Bike Europe and Beyond”?A. America & New Zealand.B. New Zealand & China.C. Vietnam & America.D. China & Vietnam.23. Which of the following require(s) certain cycling experience?A. Road Bike Tours.B. Bike & Boat Trips.C. Luxury Boat Tours.D. Bike Europe and Beyond.24. The text is probably taken from a _.A. newspaperB. textbookC. websiteD. Magazine来源:学&科&网Z&X&X&KB Boys schools are the perfect place to teach young men to express their emotions and involve them in activities such as art, dance and music. Far from the traditional image of a culture of aggressive masculinity (阳刚), the absence of girls gives boys the chance to develop without pressure of following that tradition, a US study says.Boys at single-sex schools are said to be more likely to get involved in cultural and artistic activities that help develop their emotional expressiveness, rather than feeling they have to follow the “boy code” of hiding their emotions to be a “real man”. The findings of the study are so against received wisdom that boys do better when taught alongside girls.Tony Little, headmaster of Eton, warns that boys are being faded by the British education system because it has become too focused on girls. He criticizes teachers for failing to recognize that boys are actually more emotional than girls.The research argues that boys often perform badly in mixed schools because they become discouraged when their female schoolmates do better earlier in speaking and reading skills. But in single-sex schools teachers can tailor lessons to boys learning style, letting them move around the classroom and getting them to compete in teams to prevent boredom, writes the studys author, Abigail James, from the University of Virginia.Teachers can encourage boys to enjoy reading and writing with “boy-focused” approaches such as themes and characters that appeal to them. Because boys generally have sharper vision to learn best through touch, and are physically more active, they need to be given “hands-on” lessons where they are allowed to walk around. “Boys in mixed schools view classical music as feminine (女性的) and prefer what centers on violence and sexism, ” James writes.Single-sex education also makes it less likely that boys would feel they have to follow the tradition that men should be “masterful and in charge” in relationships. “In mixed schools boys find themselves pushed to act like men before they understand themselves well enough to know what that means,” the study reports.25. The author believes that a single-sex school will _.A. force boys to hide their emotions to be “real men”B. help to develop masculine aggressiveness in boys C. encourage boys to express their emotions more freely D. naturally make boys accept the traditional image of a man 26. It is commonly believed that in a mixed school boys _.A. perform relatively better B. grow up more healthilyC. behave more responsibly D. receive a better education 27. What does Tony Little say about the British education system?A. It fails more boys than girls academically.B. It focuses more on mixed school education.C. It fails to give boys the attention they need.D. It places more pressure on boys than on girls.28. According to Abigail James, one of the advantages of single-sex schools is _.A. teaching can be tailored to suit the characteristics of boys B. boys can focus on their lessons without being absent-minded C. boys can choose to learn whatever they are interested in D. teaching can be designed to promote boys team spirit C Dogs are social animals and without proper training, they will behave like wild animals. They will soil your house, destroy your belongings, bark excessively, fight other dogs and even bite you. Nearly all behavior problems are perfectly normal dog activities that occur at the wrong time or place or are directed at the wrong thing. The key to preventing or treating behavior problems is learning to teach the dog to redirect its normal behavior to an outlet that is acceptable in the domestic (驯养的) setting.One of the best things you can do for your dog and yourself is to train its obedience. Obedience training doesnt solve all behavior problems, but it is the foundation for solving just about any problem. Training pens up a line of communication between you and your dog. Effective communication is necessary to instruct your dog about what you want it to do.Training is also an easy way to establish the social rank order. When your dog obeys a simple request of “come here, sit,” it is showing obedience and respect for you. It is not necessary to establish yourself as top dog or leader of the pack (群) by using extreme measure. You can teach your dog its subordinate (从属的) role by teaching it to show submission to you. Most dogs love performing tricks for you to pleasantly accept that you are in charge.Training should be fun and rewarding for you and your dog. It can enrich your relationship and make living together more enjoyable. A well-trained dog is more confident and can more safely be allowed a greater amount of freedom than an untrained animal.29. Behavior problems of dogs are believed to _.A. occur when they go wildB. be just part of their natureC. get worse in modern society D. become a threat to the community30. The key to solving dogs behavior problems is to _.A. teach the dog to perform clever tricksB. make the dog aware of its owners authorityC. enable the dog to regain its normal behavior D. provide the dog with a pattern accepted by its owner31. Why do pet dogs love performing tricks for their masters?A. To avoid being punished.B. To show their affection for their masters.C. To win leadership of the dog pack.D. To show their willingness to obey.32. When a dog has received effective obedience training, its owner _.A. can give the dog more freedom B. will enjoy a better family lifeC. can give the dog more rewardsD. will have more confidence in himself D“Mommy, Im a funny bird,” Jack, my almost-4-year-old tells me. He moves his little fingers like wings.“You are?” I say. Im sitting across from him while he eats breakfast at our table. I smile; he says the greatest things. A week ago, however, when he had chocolate on his face and I licked (舔) my finger to wipe it off, he said, “Dont put your dirty water on me.”A week ago, I wouldnt have been sitting here with him during breakfast. I wouldnt have been up, emptying the dishwasher, cleaning the kitchen, or answering emails. We always had dinner together at the table, but other meals got much less attention. I work from home, and my husband owns an advertising agency and often travels. We were so busy that we had to do the chores during breakfast or lunch. Why was I not sitting down with my son? It could take Jack an hour to eat a meal, during which I could feel the tug (猛拉) of unanswered emails, a deadline, and the unswept floor each minute. Then we went to visit friends for a weekend. They have two kids. They are busy, professional, and good parents. And at every meal - not just dinner - we all sat down at the table and ate. When we got home, my husband said, “Maybe we should be doing that.”I took this as criticism. My husband works a lot, so mealtimes are mostly under my charge. The “we” he was talking about was me.Then, I remembered myself that Im a big girl, and took his comment the way it was meant. We both want whats best for Jack. Yes, I thought. Im home. I have to eat, too. My husband is Jacks favorite, which delights and moves me, but I am Jacks constant. Constants are there. Constants sit down.So Ive been sitting. And, surprise, I havent missed a deadline. The house has been clean. And Jack seems to like having me there. Two days ago, over lunch, he smiled and stared at me.“What?” I asked, amused.“Mommy, I love you so much and I cant stop loving you.”I could have missed that.God, I could have missed that.33. Before visiting the friends, Jack _.A. didnt like chocolateB. couldnt eat by himselfC. was sometimes rude to his momD. preferred his mother to his father34. After visiting the friends, the author _.A. was determined to learn to cookB. asked her husband to have every meal with her C. decided to have dinner together with her familyD. was advised by her husband to learn from the friendsw w w .x k b 1.c o m35. What does the underlined word “that” in the last paragraph refer to?A. The best time to visit friends.B. Jack saying sweet words to his mom.C. A deadline for answering emails.D. Jack having lunch with his mom. 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。 The word addiction usually makes you think of alcohol or drugs. 36 Some people are compulsive (难以自制的) shoppers. Others find it impossible to pull themselves away from their work. Still others spend countless hours watching TV or playing computer games. 37 Many people enjoy going to markets or stores more and more every day, but its more than a common hobby for some of them. They have turned into shopaholics. They are people who simply enjoy shopping and walking around spending money without being able to stop doing it. They are so interested in shopping that they usually buy things they dont need. Even though they dont have enough money, they buy everything they want.The question is why they have this addiction. There isnt a specific answer. Some people go shopping when they are sad, worried, upset or lonely. 38 Shopaholics say that they feel more important and better after they buy something. They also tend to have this addiction when they feel guilty. 39 Some of them can be psychological. If this is the case, people addicted to shopping should go to a support group to help them break this habit. However, the process, like for most addictions, is long, and they suffer a lot. It can also cause financial problems. They just think about satisfying their feelings, so they spend money they dont have. 40 A. Once you are addicted to alcohol or drugs, it is difficult to get rid of.B. Over the years, shopping has become a very common activity.C. They use this activity as a way to forget their problems.D. However, in modern-day society we are seeing some new kinds of addictions.E. People addicted to computer games consider the games as great ways to amuse themselves.F. They get deep in debt, and can even go bankrupt (破产) and get sent to prison.G. Shopaholism seems to be a harmless addiction, but it can bring out problems.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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Its just a small, white envelope stuck among the branches of our Christmas tree. No name, no identification. It all began because my husband Mike hated Christmas. He didnt hate the true meaning of Christmas, but the commercial aspects. Knowing this, one year I 41 to reach for something special just for Mike. The 42 came in an unusual way. Our son Kevin, who was 12 that year, attended a wrestling match against a team sponsored by an inner-city church shortly 43 Christmas. These youngsters sneakers were in 44 and the shoestrings seemed to be the only thing holding them 45 , compared to our boys gold uniforms and shoes. I was even shocked to find they had no helmets. Mike, seated beside me, 46 his head sadly, “I wish just one of them could have won,” he said. “They have a lot of potential, but losing could take their dreams away.” Thats when the idea for his 47 came.That afternoon, I went to a local sports store and bought some wrestling helmets and 48 and sent them anonymously（匿名地） to the inner-city 49 . On Christmas Eve, I placed the envelope on the tree, the note 50 telling Mike what I had done and that this was his gift from me. His smile was the brightest thing about Christmas that year. F