2014-2015学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题定稿.doc

二0一三级高二上学期模块学分认定考试 英 语 试 卷 2014. 11（考试时间：120分钟 分值：150分）第I卷第一部分：听力 （共两节，满分30分）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。1. How much will the woman pay for the skirt?A. 55. B. 50. C. 40.2. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Their lessons. B. Their language ability. C. Their nationality.3. Why does the man make the phone call?A. To invite his friend. B. To borrow an iPad. C. To get his iPad back.4. What are the speakers talking about?A. Vacation plans. B. Travelling plans. C. Weekend plans.5. What do we know about the womans grandpa?A. He is 70 years old . B. Running makes him tired. C. He came second in a sports meet.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. Where has the man been recently?A. Sweden. B. France. C. England.7. How many countries has the man been to? A. Nearly 13. B. Nearly 23. C. Almost 30.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What do we know about Elly Strong?A. She is out. B. She is busy. C. She is ill. 9. What does the man want the woman to do?A. Get his fax machine fixed. B. Send him a fax. C. Ask Elly to call back.听第8 段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What doesnt the man like about Britain?A. Weather. B. Tradition. C. Fashion.11. Why doesnt the man live in Britain for long?A. He has to go back to his homeland.B. He cant have enough sunshine.C. He likes to travel to other countries.12. What is the woman interested in Britain ?A. Clothes and dressing. B. Social life. C. Manners in offices.听第 9段材料，回答第 13至16题。13. Where is the woman going?A. A hotel. B. A post office. C. A bus station.14. What did the woman forget to do? A. Put on her glasses. B. Take her cell phone. C. Write down an address.15. When will the woman reach her destination?A. In about an hour. B. In about 30 minutes. C. In about 10 minutes. 16. Whats the relationship between the speakers?A. Friends. B. Tour guide and traveler. C. Strangers.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What does the speaker talk about? A. A CD player. B. A CD shelf. C. A CD tower.18. What do we know about the product ?A. Its been put into the market. B. It comes in three colours. C. It has a soft-touch mechanism19. How much do two units cost? A. 35. B. 45. C. 70.20. Who is the product probably designed for? A. Music lovers. B. CD designers C. Music producers第二部分：阅读理解（共2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、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A One cowardly man came to a master of martial arts and wanted the master to teach him bravery. The master looked at him and said ,“I wont teach you unless you agree to do this : go and live in a big city for a whole month .You should look straight into the eyes of those who pass by you , and tell them openly and loudly that you are a coward.” The man got really sad because this task seemed very scary to him. For a couple of days he was very sad and in deep thought. But to live with his cowardice was so unbearable that he travelled to a city to carry out his task. At first, when meeting the passer-by, he was afraid, lost his speech and couldnt speak to anyone. But he needed to finish the masters task, so he began to fight against himself. When he came up to his first passer-by to tell about his cowardice, it seemed to him that he would die from fear. But each time, his voice sounded louder and more confident. And later the man caught himself thinking that he was not scared any more, and the further he continued doing the masters task, the more he believed that he was not scared any more. That way a month had passed. The man came back to the master , bowed to him and said ,“Thank you ,my teacher . I finished your task. Now Im not scared any more. But how did you know that this strange task will help me ?” “The thing is that cowardice is only a habit ,”the teacher said . And by doing the things that scare us, we can destroy the old habit and form a new habit. And now you know that bravery is also a habit. And to make it a part of yourself, you need to move forward into the fear. And then the fear will be gone, and bravery will take its place.21. When the person received the teachers task, he was _A .brave B. unhappy C. annoyed D. confused 22. What does the third paragraph mainly tell us?A .The passers-by the man met B. How the man greeted passers-byC. The masters useful tips D. How the man carried out his task 23. When the man came back to the master, _ A .he wasnt scared any more B. he became strange to his teacher C. he understood his teacher better D. he greatly improved his health 24. It can be inferred that cowardice can be driven away by _A .finding a strange place to go to B. following certain rules in your daily life C. doing the very things that really scare you D. keeping doing the same things again and again.B Have you ever wondered why malls , restaurants, and even theaters have music ? Well, to understand this, you simply just look back at how you felt when you have heard music in these places . Music is known to promote the mood of people. Often music helps us concentrate on what we are doing. Music helps patients feel good and helps them recover faster and better. Depression is a state of mind that most of us experience at some point of time . There are some periods in our life when everything seems difficult. It seems that everything is getting worse and we have no control over our life .Studies have shown that music can be a major mood lifter in such situations. Music also plays a great role in making us feel less anxious. Anxiety can often cause loss of sleep and other illnesses. Music is often known as an international language. We may not know the language another person is speaking, but most of us respond to music in the same way. Music can often be the best way to connect with someone.Music is one of the best ways to improve your moods, but this can depend largely on the kind of music you listen to. While happy music can definitely make you feel better, sad music can further lower your spirits. Listening to classical music can often make you feel a lot more powerful, while soft music can be the perfect way to relax at the end of a long way. If you want to use music to change the way how you are feeling, you need to understand the role of it, learn to recognize the kind of music that lifts your mood and helps you feel better. Once you are aware of the kind of music you can use, you can use it to change the way you feel. The right kind of music can be the perfect way to help us feel happier.25. According to Paragraph 1, the purpose of playing music in restaurants is_.A. to make customers feel powerful B. the make customers feel goodC. to make customers dance D. to welcome the customers26. According to Paragraph 4, the first step to change moods by music is to _.A. understand the function of music B. listen to music as much as possibleC. learn to play an instrument D. enjoy some music everyday27. What may be the best title of the passage?A. Music affecting our moods B. What kind of music we listen to C. The meanings of music D. The features of musicCIn order to become a wise computer buyer, you have to be aware of your needs and tasks that you would like to perform on your computer. Therefore, are you interested in playing computer games? Are you fond of video editing? If you are someone with a technological background or a good PC knowledge, you know what I mean. Those who do not understand what I am talking about have to just understand a basic fact: buy a computer that is best suitable for your needs. For example, if you have to just check mails and work on documents, then a high-end computer is not necessary.Decide the areas you need and how much money you can offer. Once your needs and money are decided, you can research and come up with a list of all computer brands. The next step is to know about the specifications(规格) of those chosen computers.While buying a desktop, you have to be aware of the hard disk and RAM. If you have to store lots of information on your computer, then a hard disk with enough money is required. RAM affects the processing speed of your personal computer. Therefore, the more RAM is, the better your computer will be.Ask the computer dealer all the information about the hardware. Know all about keyboard, monitor size, mice, and other things related to the computer. Your must make sure that your computer dealer has told you about security(安全) issues. Ask the dealer about the latest anti-virus software, and whether the anti-virus software is free.Lastly, do not forget to consider various reviews and feedback(反馈) about your brand on the Internet and magazines if you can find them.This was just a simple guide for buying a computer. Since computers have become an important part in our life , we have to make sure that we are buying one with the proper specifications. Do not forget to know all about the warranty(保证书，保单) as that will help you to return the computer if there are problems.28. If you only work on documents, _A. you do not have to buy a high-end computer. B. you will have to buy a computer with more RAM.C. you will have to learn video editing first . D. you do not have to browse(浏览) the Internet .29.We can find out users” reviews about certain brands by _A. interviewing other people who have brought this brand . B. asking the computer dealer about the computer brand .C. reading the computer specifications of the brand . D. reading the feedback on the Internet or magazines .30. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. People should buy the high-end computer . B. The RAM is more important than the hard disk . C. The anti-virus software is always free. D. Warranty(授权保证) computer is more important when the computer needs repairing.31. What does this text mainly talk about? A. How to make our computers work best. B. Some tips on protecting our computers. C. Some advice about buying a computer. D. What kind of personal computer to buy computer.DMegan Grassell, CEO of Yellowberry, founded her teen-targeted underwear(内衣) company at 17 and now, as a high-school senior, she is trying to deal with a very useful schedule of classes, after-class activities, and running a promising business. Though she is busy , she loves it truly. It was during a trip to the mall with Mary Margaret, her younger sister, that the inspiration （灵感）struck. “ We went to lots of different stores looking for a good bra(胸罩) for Mary, but there was none. Then I realized it just didnt exist. About one week later it hit me: if no one else is going to do it, Im going to do itmake bras for girls,” she said. To fund（为- 提供资金） her startup（新开张企业）, Grassell used all her savings to try to design the first patterns. In fact, there was much for her to overcome. “Going into this process, I had no experience. I dont even know how to sew!” said Grassell. “Looking for the fabric (布)was a challenge, finding out where to produce and who to work with. I didnt know about quantities or anything. I had to learn all about them.” To move to production, Grassell turned to online funding website Kickstarter and successfully raised almost $42,000. Yellowberry is already on the market. At the companys online shop, customers can choose among four styles, and its brightly colored bras are made from a material that is meant to provide a soft, comfortable transition（转变） between childrens undershirts(内衣) and adult bras. While launching and running a one-woman company and bringing a new product to the market is challenging for anyone, Grassell has more on her plate than the average CEO. “The biggest challenge is that Im still a full-time student, so the timing aspect（方面） has been really hard,” said Grassell. It appears that there is a lot of demand for the good, age appropriate bras for teens. Grassells product has already been sold out and she is now working to fill （供应）orders as quickly as possible.32. Megan wanted to make bras for girls because_. A. she wanted to be a CEO.B. bras for girls are a gap on the market.C. she wanted to make a special one for her sister.D. there were no better ones for girls on the market.33. Which of the following is NOT the challenge for Megan to start her company? A. She had no experience. B. Who she would cooperate with.C. Where she could find the suitable material.D. She had no money to design her first patterns.34. The underlined sentence in Paragraph 7 means that_.A. Grassell is less experienced than other CEOS.B. Grassell has more food on her plate than other CEOS.C. Grassell is facing more challenges than other CEOS.D. Grassell has more shares one the market compared with other CEOS.35. The purpose of the passage is to _.A. tell us an interesting storyB. introduce a new kind of bra to girlsC. advertise a new product on the marketD. talk about how a 17-year-old girl started a company.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。注意：如果你选择的答案是E，请你在答题卡相应位置填涂AB，以此类推：如果选择F，请填涂AC, 如果选择G，请填涂AD. As any parent knows, self-esteem(自尊) is an experience which passes quickly. Sometimes we feel good about ourselves and sometimes we dont. Your goal as a parent is to ensure that your child develops self-respect as well as faith in his ability to handle lifes challenges. 36 Here are four ways to help build your childs self-esteem:Give unconditional love. Your child benefits the most when you accept him regardless of his strengths, difficulties or abilities. Therefore, give him plenty of hugs, kisses, and pats on the shoulder. 37 When he did something wrong, make it clear that its his behavior not himself. Pay attention. Spare some time to give your child your complete attention. It sends the message that you think hes important and valuable. 38 It just means taking a moment to stop looking through the mail if hes trying to talk with you or putting aside your phone long enough to answer a question.Teach limits. Establish a few reasonable, consistent rules for your child. For example, you can tell him to wear his helmet（头盔） when he rides bike in the driveway and dont let him go without it at his friends house. 39 For example, you can tell him if he doesnt wear his bike helmet, he wont get to ride his bike. 40 Encourage your child to explore something new, such as trying a different food, making a new friend or riding a skateboard. Activities that promote cooperation rather than competition, like mentoring programs or volunteering, are especially helpful in building self-esteem. Though theres always the possibility of failure, theres little opportunity for success without risk.A. Listen well.B. Support healthy risks.C. It doesnt have to take a lot of time.D. And dont forget to tell him how much you love him.E. If he breaks a rule, be sure he knows the consequence.F. She needs to know that her thoughts, feelings, desires, and opinions matter.G. For a school-age child, he needs to know some basic ways to build his self-esteem.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 was a high school student in Californias San Joaquin Valley in 1940. That years Christmas always makes my eyes 41 every time I think of it. In the hard times of the era（年代）, people 42 one another. We collected food, clothing, bedding and household items and gave them to the poor. We saved the toys we 43 from kindhearted people for Christmas. That Christmas we students found ourselves 44 toys and loading packages for delivery. It was a very 45 night. The air was heavy and chilled（变冷） us to the bone. For several hours, we knocked on the doors and gave away 46 . When we finally headed for 47 , someone pointed to a small house down a bank. None of us knew who lived there, and we wondered 48 there were children. We 49 had a doll, two trucks, some other small toys and a box of groceries. We decided to make one last 50 .Mud（泥土） sucked at our boots, slowing our 51 . When we finally knocked on the door, a young woman 52 it. Three small children peeked (偷看)from behind her skirt- a little girl of about 2, and two boys of about 4 and 5 years old. The mother put an arm around her children and 53 us. “Merry Christmas,” we said as we bent down and 54 the gifted-wrapped packages to the children and the box of groceries to the mother, whose eyes widened with 55 . She smiled, then quickly said, “Come in,” We 56 our boots and stepped inside.The room was 57 as the children looked at their mother, wondering if the gifts were really 58 them. The little girl hugged her doll, and the boys held the trucks as they 59 an answer. The mother put her arms around them and said in a choked（哽咽） voice, “I told you Santa