四川省宜宾市第三中学2015-2016学年高二英语上学期期中试题.doc

宜宾市三中2014级第三学期期中教学质量检测题英 语本试题卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）。考生作答时，须将答案答在答题卡上，在本试题卷、草稿纸上答题无效。满分150分。考试时间120分钟。考试结束，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第卷（共三部分，满分100分）注意事项： 1.必须使用2B铅笔在答题卡上将所选答案对应的标号涂黑。2.第I卷共三部分，共计100分。第一部分 听力（共两节，共30分）做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。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，共7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后面有一个小题，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。第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)请听下面5段对话,选出最佳选项。1. What are the two speakers going to do?A. Have a party.B. Take their final examination.C. Pay a visit to a place.2. Why does the man call the police?A. A fire broke out in the street. B. There was a fight in the street.C. There was a traffic accident in the street.3. Why is Mike so happy?A. He has seen his girl friend. B. He has got a letter from his family.C. He has passed his examination.4. When will the train arrive?A. At 9:45. B. At 10:15. C. At 10:00.5. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers? A. Boss and secretary.B. Librarian and borrower. C. Teacher and student.第二节 （共15小题；每题1.5分，共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。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，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白你将听两遍。请听下面一段对话, 回答第6、7两个小题。6. When will the party be held?A. At 7:00 pm. B. At 7:30 pm. C. At 8:00 pm.7. What does the woman ask the man to do?A. Buy her something.B. Drive his car to her home.C. Go for a walk with her.请听下面一段对话, 回答第8至10三个小题。 8. Whats the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Husband and wife. B. Friends.C. Mother and son.9. Why didnt the man go to the south?A. He has been to the south many times. B. It is too hot there.C. It is too far away.10. What did the woman do for her holiday?A. She stayed home and did some reading. B. She went to the south.C. She went back to her hometown.请听下面一段对话, 回答第11至第13三个小题。 11. What does the man ask the woman to do? A. Type a report.B. Attend a meeting.C. Repair the computer. 12. Why cant the woman help the man? A. The computer went wrong. B. She is too busy right now. C. She has something else to do.13. Whats the probable relationship between the two speakers? A. Boss and secretary. B. FriendsC. Teacher and student. 请听下面一段对话, 回答第14至16三个小题。 14. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a restaurant.B. In a shop. C. In a hotel. 15. Which floor will the man stay on? A. The fourth floor.B. The sixth floor.C. The third floor. 16. How much should the man pay for two nights? A. 160 dollars. B. 300 dollars. C. 80 dollars请听下面一段独白, 回答第17至20四个小题。 17. Where did the speaker see snow for the first time? A. In Canada. B. In the USA. C. In Hong Kong. 18. Why was the speaker very happy one evening? A. It was snowing. B. He didnt need to go to school. C. He could put on warm clothes.19. What news did the speaker hear over the radio? A. Help would come from all over the country. B. It snowed heavily in Hong Kong. C. They didnt have to go to school that day.20. What did the speaker do the next morning? A. He went to school. B. He played in the snow. C. He went fishing in the river.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。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。AThomas Alva Edison was awarded more patents (专利) on inventions than any other American. When he died in 1931, Americans wondered how they could best show their respect for him. One suggestion was that the nation observe a minute or two of total blackout. All electric power could be shut off in homes, streets, and factories.Perhaps this suggested plan made Americans realize fully what Edison and his invention meant to them. Electric power was too important to the country. Shutting it off for even a short time would have led to complete confusion. A blackout was out of the question.On the day of Edisons funeral, many people silently dimmed their lights. In this way they honored the man who had done more than anyone else to put the great force of electricity at his country peoples fingertips.21People decided to honor Edison when_.Ahe died in 1931 Belectric power was 100 years oldCthe country realized electricitys importance Dhe made the first electric light22The suggested plan was to_.Aturn off the lights in factories and schools Bobserve a few minutes of total silenceCshut off all electricity for a short time Ddim all electric lights23Americans fully realized what Edisons inventions meant when they_.Aheard of the plan to honor himBheard of his deathCfirst used electric power Dtried to carry out the plan24. This passage was probably written to_.Atell about Edisons inventions Bprove that people wished to honor EdisonCexplain electricity Dshow how excellent Edison wasBChina is a land of bicycles. At least it was back in 1992 when I traveled around the country. Back then everyone seemed to be riding a bicycle. Millions of them, all black. Cars were rare. Yet since my arrival in Beijing last year, Ive found the opposite is true. There are millions of cars. However, people still use their bicycles to get around. For many, its the easiest and cheapest way to travel today. Bicycles also come in different colors silver, green, red, blue, yellow, whatever you want.Its fun watching people biking. They rush quickly through crossroads, move skillfully through traffic, and ride even on sidewalks. Bicycles allow people the freedom to move about that cars just cant provide.Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese culture, I decided to buy a bicycle. Great weather accompanied my great buy. I immediately jumped up on my bicycle seat and started home.My first ride home was orderly. To be safe, I stayed with a “pack” of bikers while cars on the streets came running swiftly out of nowhere at times. I didnt want to get hit. So I took the ride carefully.Crossing the streets was the biggest problem. It was a lot like crossing a major highway back in the United States. The streets here were wide, so crossing took time, skill and a little bit of luck.I finally made it home. The feeling on the bicycle was amazing. The air hitting my face and going through my hair was wonderful. I was sitting on top of the world as I passed by places and people. Biking made me feel alive.25. The author decided to buy a bicycle because he intended _. A. to experience local cultureB. to ride it for fun C. to use it for transport D. to improve his riding skills26. How did the author feel about his street crossing? A. It was boring. B. It was wonderful. C. It was difficult. D. It was lively. 27. Which of the following best describes the authors biking experience? A. The author enjoyed showing off his biking skills. B. The author took great pleasure in biking.C. The author was annoyed by the air while riding. D. The author was praised by the other bikers.28. According to the author, why are bicycles still popular in China today? A. Because they are traditional and safe. B. Because they are convenient and inexpensive.C. Because they are colorful and available.D. Because they are fast and environmentally friendly.CWelcome to AustraliaThe Great OutdoorsAustralia is the worlds oldest continent and indigenous Australians have one of the worlds oldest culture.In Australia you will see unique plants and animals and some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Many parks have information centers offering advice on where to go, what to see and how to see it for both your personal safety and to protect our sensitive, natural environment.Banks and Money MattersBanks are generally open between 9:30am and 4pm on Monday to Thursday and 9:30am and 5pm on Friday.Foreign currency or travellers cheques can be changed at all banks and some of the larger hotels. There are currency exchange facilities at all international airports. 29. Take care! Our sunlight is very strong and you can get sunburnt.For best sun protection, it is advisable to wear:l A broad-brimmed hatl A shirt with a collar and sleevesl Sunscreen with high protection factor.Swimming We have so many beautiful places to swim beaches, lakes, rivers and creeks.l Many of our waters are safe for swimming, but if you have any doubts, ask before entering the water.l Most of our popular ocean beaches have patrols with life-saving service. Red and yellow flags mark the area that you are advised to swim within.l If there are no flags and no life guards on the beach, talk to local people about the best areas to swim.Staying Safe on the Roads l Australians drive on the left-hand side of the road.l For safety, everyone in the car, including children, must wear a seat belt.l Motor cyclists and bicyclists are required to wear a helmet.l Watch out for native animals crossing the roads, especially at night. Road signs are erected in places where animals are commonly seen.29. What is the best title of the third part of the passage?A. Enjoy the Sun B. The Sun C. Clothes D. Outdoor Activities30. What advice can you get at the park information center?A. Advice on how to wear a broad-brimmed hat. B. Advice on where to go to see a kangaroo.C. Advice on how to protect our environment D. Advice on how to drive safely in the park.31. Which of the following word might be the closest in meaning with the underlined word “erected”?A. stood B. protected C. put up D. noticedDMeeting people from another culture can be difficult. From the beginning, people may send the wrong signals(信号). Or they may pay no attention to signals from another person who is trying to develop a relationship.Different cultures emphasize the importance of relationship building to a greater or less degree. For example, business in some countries is not possible until there is a relationship of trust. Even with people at work, it is necessary to spend a lot of time on “small talk”, usually over a cup of tea, before they do any job. In many European countries like the UK or France people find it easier to build up a lasting working relationship at restaurants or cafes rather than at the office.Talk and silence may also be different in some cultures. I once made a speech in Thailand. I had expected my speech to be a success and start a lively discussion; instead there was an uncomfortable silence. The people present just stared at me and smiled. After getting to know their ways better, I realized that they thought I was talking too much. In my own culture, we express meaning mainly through words, but people there sometimes feel too many words are unnecessary.Even within Northern Europe, cultural differences can cause serious problems. Certainly, English and German cultures share similar values; Germans prefer to get down to business more quickly. We think that they are rude. In fact, this is just because one culture starts discussions and makes decisions more quickly.People from different parts of the world have different values, and sometimes these values are quite against each other. However, if we can understand them better, a multicultural environment (多元文化环境) will offer a wonderful chance for us to learn from each other.32In some countries, eating together at restaurants may make it easier for people to _.Ashare the same culture Bdevelop closer relationsCget to know each other Dkeep each other company33The author mentions his experience in Thailand to show that _.Aeven talk and silence can be culturally different Btoo many words are of no useCpeople from Thailand are quiet and shy by natureDthe English prefer to make long speeches34What would be the best title for the text?AMulticultural Environment BBuild up a Relationship CHow to Understand Each Other DCross-Cultural Differences35The underlined word “emphasize” in Paragraph 2 means _.AexpressBstressCexplainDsupport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。If you go into the forests with friends, stay with them. If you dont, you may get lost. If you do get lost, these are what you should do.Sit down and stay where you are.36. _. Let them find you. You can help them to find you by staying in one place.37._ Give them a signal by shouting or whistling (吹口哨) three times. Stop. Then shout or whistle three times again. Any signal given three times is a call for help.38._ When people hear you, they will give two shouts or two whistles. When a signal is given twice, it is an answer to a call for help. If you dont think that you will get help before night comes, try to make a small room with branches (树枝).What should you do if you get hungry or need to drink water? You would have to leave your little branch room to look for something to eat and drink.39._ Drop small branches as you walk so that you can find your way back.40._A. Crying all the time.B. Dont just walk away.C. The most important thing to do when you are lost stay in one place.D. Keep on shouting or whistling, always three times together.E. Walk away in a minute.F. There is another way to help your friends or other people to find you.G. Dont try to find your friends.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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。“Billy! It is February 25, 2099, seven oclock. Time to 41 and go to school.” said the clock-robot 42 a metal voice. Then the kitchen-robot gave him toast and eggs. Billy felt 43 . While he was eating, the whole wall 44 a TV screen and Billy thought that it was great having robots to do 45 for him. Billy ate his meal watching a TV 46 . When he finished eating, the 47 gave him his clothes very fast and 48 him. Then Billy went off to school. When Billy went outside, he saw a car with no 49 waiting for him. The car said, “Hello, I will be 50 you to school every day. Now would you please 51 your school ID card?” said the car. So Billy showed the car his school ID card and got in. The 52 began to talk to Billy about his school and his schoolwork. After that the car said, “I will 53 your homework today 54 you will have a very, very important lesson to 55 in school today. Please put your homework on the blackboard.” Billy did so.The car checked Billys homework and then gladly said, “You are a(n) 56 student. All of your homework is 57 .” When they 58 the school, Billy said to the car, “Goodbye. See you later.” The car said to Billy, “Good luck in your school.” Billy got into the classroom and 59 his seat at the front of the room. Then his teacher came in and said, “Welcome, children! Today we will have a hard but 60 lesson How do robots help a human being?.” 41.A. dress up B. show up C. take up D. get up 42. A. by B. on C. with D. in43. A. amazed B. angry C. worrying D. quick44. A. changed for B. became of C. turned into D. looked like45. A. something B. everything C. anything D. nothing 46. A. box B. screen C. set D. show 47. A. driver-robot B. clock-robot C. clothes-robot D. kitchen-robot48. A. pleased B. cleaned C. pushed D. dressed 49. A. teacher B. student C. driver D. robot 50. A. holding B. accommodating C. loading D. driving 51. A. show B. give C. send D. lend 52. A. teacher B. driver C. car D. robot53. A. do B. prepare C. read D. check 54. A. if B. when C. because D. but 55. A. learn B. miss C. do D. check 56. A. energetic B. great C. optimistic D. handsome 57. A. easy B. correct C. difficult D. wrong 58. A. got to B. rushed in C. turned to D. left off59. A. found B. took C. made D. kept 60. A. important B. easy C. boring D. influential第II卷 （非选择题 共50分）注意事项：1. 必须使用0.5毫米的黑色墨迹签字笔在答题卡上题目所指示的答题区域内作答。答在试题卷上无效。2. 第卷共计50分。第三部分 英语知识运用第二节 （共10分；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（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 A proud father has named his son after a computer software term, from Michigan, the local newspapers.When Jon Blake Cusacks son was born last week, he decided on the name Jon Blake Cusack 2.0, as if he were a software upgrade (升级). Mr Cusack admitted that it 61 (take) months to persuade his wife, Jamie, 62 (accept) the idea. Mrs Cusack said she asked several friends 63 they can accept this name or not. All the men, she said, felt the name was cool. 64 , her 65 (woman) friends did not think so. “I think the women end up like it,” she said.Mr Cusack told the local newspaper he got the idea from