高二英语上学期期中试题30.doc

沁县中学2015-2016学年度第一学期高二期中考试英 语答题时间：120分钟，满分：150分第卷(三部分，共90分)第一部分：阅读理解 (共20小题；每小题 2.5分，满分50分)第一节 （共15小题，每小题2.5分，共37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项，选出最佳答案，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AAfter a busy day of work and play, the body needs to rest. Sleep is necessary for good health. During this time, the body recovers from the activities of the previous day. The rest that you get while sleeping makes it possible for your body to prepare itself for the next day. There are four levels of sleep, each being a little deeper than the one before. As you sleep, your body relaxes little by little. Your heart beats more slowly, and your brain slows down. After you reach the fourth level, your body shifts back and forth from one level of sleep to the other. Although your mind slows down, you will dream from time to time. Scientists who study sleep point out that when you are dreaming, your eyeballs begin to move more quickly (although your eyelids are closed). This stage of sleep is called REM, which stands for rapid eye movement. If you have trouble falling asleep, some people suggest breathing very slowly and very deeply. Other people believe that drinking warm milk will make you drowsy. There is also an old suggestion that counting sheep will put you to sleep.1. The text makes us know that not getting enough sleep might make you _. A. suffer form poor health B. enjoy more C. dream more often D. breathe quickly2. During REM, _. A.you move restlessly B. you start dreaming C. your mind stops working D. your eyeballs move quickly3. The underlined word “drowsy” in the last paragraph probably means_. A. lazy B. sleepy C. relaxed D. pleasedBEveryone knows how the story of Cinderella（灰姑娘） does everything from sweeping the floor to cooking the meals before she meets the prince. If someone asked Cinderella, “Are there any kinds of household work that you particularly hate?” She probably would answer , “Why , none , of course. Housework is my duty!” In the real world, however, most people have certain dislikes for some kinds of household work. Two of these tasks are ironing（熨）clothes and washing dishes. Ironing clothes is most hated because it is not a task that can be completed quickly or thoughtlessly. Each piece of clothing must be handled（处理）separately, so ironing a basket of them can take hours! If you do not follow directions carefully, it might become wrinkled（起皱纹） and you have to start over. Perhaps that is why ironing is not a favorite thing to do. It calls for extreme attention to detail from beginning to end. Another household job that many people dislike is washing dishes. Of course, some people claim that this work is no longer a problem because , we have dishwashers now! However, no one would argue that dishes, silverware（银器）, and especially pots and pans washed in a dishwasher dont come out as clean as they do when washed by hand. For this reason, many of us continue to wash our dishes. And it is a job that not only takes a lot of energy but also requires the patience to wash and dry them. In addition, unlike ironing clothes, washing dishes is a thing that usually must be done every day. I dont know how Cinderella felt about this particular task, but I believe that most people hate it as much as I do.4. For Cinderella, doing household work is _. A. what she hates to do B. what she is responsible for C. what she loves to do D. what she is content with5. Most people hate to do clothes-ironing because _. A. it takes a lot of time B. it has to be done by one person C. it must be handled skillfully D. it needs careful planning6. Many people still prefer washing dishes by hand to machine washing because _. A. hand washed dishes are cleaner B. dishwashers are not so easily handled C. some dishes cannot be washed by machine D. washing dishes by hand is cheaper7. Ironing is different from washing dishes in that _. A. it requires patience B. it is not a daily housework C. it is not tiring D. it needs less care CNorm Pethrick, a 36-year-old man in Australias northern city Darwin, was praised on Thursday for jumping onto a crocodiles （鳄鱼）back to save his wife Wendy at Litchfield National Park, a popular tourist spot southwest of Darwin, a local newspaper reported. Mrs Pethrick was standing on a river bank Wednesday afternoon when the saltwater crocodile lunged (扑), locking its jaws on both her legs as it tried to drag her underwater. Norm Pethrick, who with his wife had been collecting water, immediately went to help her. He jumped onto the back, poked (戳) the eyes of the crocodile and finally got his wife free. Mrs Pethrick was later taken to Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH) for a medical treatment. The doctors said she was suffering eight wounds (伤口) in her right leg, a wound in her left leg and a serious cut to one of her fingers. “This could have been a fatal(致命的) and tragic（悲剧的） situation,” said the general manager of Royal Darwin Hospital, Dr Len Notaras, according to a local report. He said Mrs Pethrick was saved by her husbands “quick and diligent actions”. Dr Notaras also said she would remain in hospital for three to four days and have an operation to clean the wounds, which are easy to get infected because of bacteria (细菌) on the teeth of the crocodile.8. This passage is most likely to be found in _. A. a travel guide B. a newspaper C. a textbook D. a novel9. The crocodile attacked Mrs. Pethrick when she was _. A. swimming in the river B. standing on the river bank C. watching the crocodile D. fishing in the water10. Which of the following statements is TRUE about Mrs Pethrick?A. Her eyes were badly poked.B. She had eight wounds altogether.C. One of her fingers also got hurt.D. One of the crocodiles teeth was found in her leg.11. According to the passage, Norm Pethrick can be described as the following EXCEPT .A. brave B. diligent C. quick D. humorousDWhy do Americans struggle with watching their weight, while the French, who consume （消费）rich food, continue to stay thin? Now a research by Cornell University suggests how life style and decisions about eating may affect weight. Researchers concluded that the French tend to stop eating when they feel full. However, Americans tend to stop when their plate is empty or their favorite TV show is over. According to Dr. Joseph Mercola, a health expert, the French see eating as an important part of their life style. They enjoy food and therefore spend a fairly long time at the table, while Americans see eating as something to be squeezed between the other daily activities. Mercola believes Americans lose the ability to sense when they are actually full. So they keep eating long after the French would have stopped. In addition, he points out that Americans drive to huge supermarkets to buy canned and frozen foods for the week. The French, instead, tend to shop daily, walking to small shops and farmers markets where they have a choice of fresh fruits, vegetables, and eggs as well as high-quality meats for each meal. After a visit to the United States, Mireille Guiliano, author of French Women Dont Get Fat, decided to write about the importance of knowing when to stop rather than suggesting how to avoid food. Today she continues to stay slim and rarely goes to the gym. In spite of all these differences, evidence shows that recent life style changes may be affecting French eating habits. Today the rate of obesity （肥胖）or extreme overweight among adults is only 6%. However, as American fast food gains acceptance and the young reject older traditions, the obesity rate among French children has reached 17% and is growing.12. In what way are the French different from Americans according to Dr. Joseph Mercola?A. They go shopping at supermarkets more frequently. B. They squeeze eating between the other daily activities.C. They regard eating as a key part of their lifestyles.D. They usually eat too much canned and frozen food.13. This text is mainly the relationship between _.A. Americans and the French B. life style and obesityC. children and adults D. fast food and overweight14. The text is mainly developed _.A. by comparison B. by space C. by process D. by classification(分类)15. Where does this text probably come from?A. A TV interview B. A food advertisement C. A health report D. A book review五、阅读理解第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）根据短文内容，从下框AF选项中选出能概括每段主题的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余项。A. Smiling builds up confidence. B. Smiling changes mood. C. Smiling helps stay positive.D. Smiling defeats diseases.E. Smiling attracts people.F. Smiling relieves stress. 16 . Like a flower with a pleasant scent, your smile can draw people close enough to see inside you. Thats Smile Power. A smile has the power to radiate（显示） the qualities that make you beautiful on the inside - kindness, friendship, honesty, respect, patience, and self-control. So please give smiles away like flowers. Let your smile be an invitation for others to get to know the great person behind the smile. Then let people see that your smile doesnt stop at your mouth. It goes all the way to your heart. On the other hand, we are drawn to people who smile and we want to know a smiling person and figure out what is so good. Frowns（皱眉）, scowls（怒视） and grimaces（做鬼脸） all push people awaybut a smile draws them in. 17 .Next time you are feeling down, try putting on a smile. Theres a good chance you mood will change for the better. Smiling can trick the body into helping you to have good feelings. So smile is a good state of mind, you have a smile, then you will have better feelings. So when you are smiling you lighten up the room, change the moods of others, and make things happier. 18 .The muscles we use to smile lift the face, making a person appear younger. Dont go for a face lift（拉皮）, just try smiling your way through the day youll look younger. Then you will feel better and have more confidence, thus are more likely to be promoted, and more likely to be approached. Put on a smile at meetings and appointments and people will react to you differently because of your confidence. 19 Stress can really show up in our faces. Smiling helps to prevent us from looking tired, worn down, and overwhelmed（势不可挡的）. When you are stressed, take time to put on a smile. This is because when you smile, there is a measurable（可预见的） reduction in your blood pressure. You can sit for a few minutes, take a reading. Then smile for a minute and take another reading while still smiling. You will be happy to see your stress disappears quickly. 20 Now try to think of something negative without losing the smile. Its hard. When we smile our body is sending the rest of us a message that Life is Good! Stay away from depression, stress and worry by smiling. So smile is a positive state of mind, every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing and then other people will also answer your smile.第二部分 完形填空（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。Having been out of work for two years because of poor health，I decided to look for a part time job. I 21 and interviewed again and again with no progressI was getting pretty 22 .It was freezing cold last Tuesday eveningI was waiting at a(n) 23 when I saw a young woman wearing just a T-shirt and no 24 . I asked if she needed any 25 She told me she had lost everything in a big fire and had been 26 for two days.I dug in my 27 and took out $5.00 so she could get something to eatI then took off my 28 and shoes and gave them to her. She looked at me and said, “Arent you，going to be cold?” I told her，it would be worth it if they could keep her a little bit 29 . She was moved to tears and thanked me with a 30 .Then as I got on the bus the miracle(奇迹)of 31 kindness happenedWhen I was to 32 the fare, the bus driver said with a smile, “Madam, I saw what you just did and your 33 is on me”I 34 my thanks and was about to sit down when a lady dressed in a business suit said to me，“You just did the most 35 thing I have ever seenWhat can I do for you?”I jokingly said a 36 job would be niceShe asked for my name and said she might be able to 37 something outThe next day she 38 me，saying she had a part-time position 39 in her company and wanted me to come in and meet with the manager that dayI had started my act of kindness just to make myself feel good，but I never expected to get so much 40 !21Adressed Bbegged Capplied Dexplained22Asurprised Bdiscouraged Crefreshed Dfrightened23Abus stop Bsubway station Clocal park Doffice building24Asocks Bshoes Cgloves Dglasses25Aadvice Bwork Cinformation Dhelp26Awalking Bmoving Csurviving Dstarving27Apurse Broom Cbook Dhand28Aglasses Bcoat Cwatch Dhat29Ahappier Bsmarter Cwarmer Dhealthier30Ascream Bhug Cjump Dgift31Aspreading Bpraising Cenjoying Daccepting32Achange Bcheck Cborrow Dpay33Abill Bdebt Crent Dfare34Asent Baccepted Cfelt Dexpressed35Aunbelievable Bordinary Cinspiring Dreasonable36Apaying Bcomfortable Ctough Dchallenging 37Awork Bpick Cset Dkeep38Avisited Bmet Cheard Dcalled39Aempty Bopen Cabsent Dfree40Aafter all Bfor nothing Cin return Dabove all第三部分 单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）41.-When did he leave the classroom? - He left _ you turned back to write on the blackboard. A. while B. constantly C. the instant D. until42. Mr. Smith, _ of the _ speech, started to read a novel. A. tired; boring B. tiring; bored C. tired; bored D. tiring; boring43. As we all know, newspapers, magazines and radios as well as television broadcasts can keep us _ about what is happening in the world.A. informing B. to inform C. informed D. being informed44. After _ his work, the teacher came to help me with my English.A. finished B. being finished C. having finished D. be finishing45. - How about the book you are reading? - Good indeed. It _ many problems we have come across in our study. A. says B. talks C .covers D. refers46. _ in the dark, his head hit against a tree.A. Walking B. He was walking C. Walked D. When he was walking47. _ in the forest, he had to ask for help by sending out signals.A. Having lost B. Losing C. Lost D. He was lost48. It was greatly _ her credit that the homeless woman gave back the money she found without asking for any reward. A. on B. to C. with D. for49. _got into the room _ the telephone rang. A. He hardly; then B. Hardly had he; when C. He had not; than D. Not had he; when50. Computers cant completely _ human beings. A. take place B. instead of C. in place of D. take the place of51. The flowers his friend gave him will die unless _ every day.A. watered B. watering C. water D. to water52. -Dont forget to come to by birthday party tomorrow. -_. A. I dont B. I wont C.I cant D. I havent53.The boy wanted to ride his bicycle in the street, but his mother told him _. A. not to B. not to do C. not do it D. do not to54. Only when class began _ that he had left his book at home. A. will he realize B. he did realize C. did he realize D. should he realize55. Whatever the difficulty is, we should be _ and always keep a positive attitude towards life. A. optimistic B. available C. efficient D. nervous第四部分：语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分In the toys section, I noticed a small boy of about five years old, pressing a doll against his chest. He kept on 56 (touch) the hair of the doll and looked very sad. I wondered who he wanted to give the doll 57 . So I walked towards him and asked him all about it. It is the doll 58 my sister loved most and wanted so much for this Christmas. She was so sure that Santa Claus would bring it to her. I told him not to worry. However, he 59 (reply) sadly, No, Santa Claus cannot bring it to 60 she is now. Ill have to give the doll to my mother so that she can give it to her when she goes there.His