高二英语上学期期中试题50.doc

抚州市临川十中20162017学年度上学期期中考试高二英语试卷第一部分 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）1. What is the man doing?A. Doing his homework .B. Having a rest. C. Listening to the radio.2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Doctor and patient .B. Teacher and student. C. Mother and son.3. Which color would the mans sister prefer?A. Green B. Black C. Blue4. What is the man doing?A. Buying something in the store .B. Playing with the toy train .C. Talking with his friend.5. Why does the woman refuse to lend her dictionary to the man?A. She has lend it to Mary. B. She has to help Mary with her homework. C. She will need it this weekend. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听第6段材料，回答第6，7题。6. What was the man doing today?A. Writing his paper. B. Writing his book. C. Shopping in the mall.7. What will the woman do tomorrow morning?A. Have a rest. B. Go shopping C. Leave for America.听第7段材料，回答第8，9题。8. What is the man s invention?A. A new kind of toothpick. B. A toothpick container. C. A tool to get toothpicks out easily.9. What led to the mans invention?A. His mother advised him to do so. B. He often needed to use a toothpick. C. Traditional toothpick containers werent convenient.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Why is Maria so upset?A. She has been turned down by a company. B. She cant find a balance between her studies and the job.C. Her mother wont allow her to accept any part-time job.11. What does David advise Maria to do?A. To work hard. B. To be confident. C. To talk with her mother.12. What do we know about the PR company?A. It is not very big. B. Its offer is an opportunity. C. It provides a low salary for new employees.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What subject is the man studying at the university?A. Science B. English C. Chinese14. Where will they meet for language exchange?A. In the university. B. In an apartment C. In a cafe.15. How long will the speakers spend on language exchange each time?A. 45 minutes B. 90 minutes C. 2 hours16. When will the language exchange start?A. 10:00 am next Monday B. 11:30 am next Monday C. 1:20 pm this Friday听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What is the percentage of people who are black in Los Angeles?A. 16% B. 56.3% C. 60%18. What can we learn about Thomas Bradley?A. He served three terms in the police. B. He majored in law at university. C. He came from a farmers family.19. Which is Thomas Bradleys hometown?A. Los Angeles B. Texas C. Kansas20. Why did the voters elect Thomas Bradley as mayor of Los Angeles?A. He earned a law degree. B. They had a good opinion of him. C. They hated the white candidate.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。AIt was Mollys job to hand her father his brown paper lunch bag each morning before he headed off to work. One morning, in addition to his usual lunch bag, Molly handed him a second paper bag. This one was worn and held together with staples(订书钉)。 “Why two bags?” her father asked.“The other is something else,” Molly answered.“Whats in it?” “Just some stuff. Take it with you.” Not wanting to discuss the matter, he put both bags into his briefcase, kissed Molly and rushed off. At midday he opened Mollys bag and took out the contents: two hair ribbons(丝带), three small stones, a plastic dinosaur, a tiny sea shell, a small doll, and 13 pennies The busy father smiled, finished eating, and swept the desk clean into the wastebasket, Mollys stuff included. That evening, Molly ran up behind him as he read the paper. “Wheres my bag?” “What bag?” “The one I gave you this morning.” “I left it at the office. Why?” “I forgot to put this note in it,” she said.“And, besides, Daddy, the things in the bag are the things I really like I thought you might like to play with them. You didnt lose the bag, did you, Daddy?” “Oh, no,” he said, lying. “I just forgot to bring it home. Ill bring it tomorrow.” While Molly hugged her fathers neck, he unfolded the note that read: “I love you, Daddy.” Molly had given him her treasures all that a 7-year-old held dear. Love in a paper bag, and he missed it not only missed it, but had thrown it in the wastebasket. So he went back to the office. Just ahead of the night janitor(看门人), he picked up the wastebasket. He put the treasures inside and carried it home carefully. The bag didnt look so good, but the stuff was all there and thats what counted. After dinner, he asked Molly to tell him about the stuff in the sack. It took a long time to tell. Everything had a story or a memory.“Sometimes I think of all the great times in this sweet life,” he thought. We should all remember that its not the destination that counts in life, but the journey. That journey with the people we love is all that really matters. It is such a simple truth but it is so easily forgotten. 21、Why did Molly give her father a second bag?A. She didnt want to keep the things in the bag. B. She hoped those things would bring happiness to her father. C. She wanted to remind her father of the stories behind the things. D. She enjoyed playing with her father. 22. How did father deal with the bag after he opened it? A. He kept it in the drawer.B. He took it back home. C. He threw it into the wastebasketD. He put it on his table. 23. Which of the following is the most suitable title of the passage? A. An important journey B. Two bags C. Father and daughterD. Love in a paper bag BWorlds Best Urban (城市的) Beaches Barceloneta Beach (Barcelona, Spain) If not for the 1992 Olympics, Barceloneta Beach will remain to be a district of fishermen. Now, the wide beach is one of the worlds most-favorite urban beaches.Completing the scene is the line-up of fancy restaurants and bars along the beachfront. The beach explains why tourists are eager to be on this side of Barcelona: warm and friendly people, freshly-done seafood and nice beach scenery.South Beach (Miami, Florida)The strip of South Beach has become a place for showing off glamor (魅力) and style; no doubt it is one of the worlds most-favorite urban beaches. South Beach has the perfect mix of scenery that ranges from clear water, golden sands and modern styled hotels. And because South Beach is also famous for fine restaurants and bars, people come here not just for a swim but to party and have fun all day long.Bondi Beach (Sydney, Australia) Apart from the world-famous The Opera House, Sydneys beaches are regarded as main attractions as well. Bondi Beach, for example, has never stopped in welcoming beach-goers from near and far. Bondi has the attractive view of clear waters and fine sands. The mild to wild waves of Bondi Beach also make it one of the worlds top surfing destinations (目的地).English Bay Beach (Vancouver, Canada) It is in this part of Vancouver where seeing the sunset is one of the most delightful activities. Packed with small stands that offer locally made ice cream, hot dogs, fresh seafood and other treats, beach-goers are guaranteed of an incredible dining experience when in English Bay. Adding to the attraction is the yearly happening of Celebration of Light Fireworks, which attracts thousands of visitors from near and far.24.What made Barceloneta Beach well-known?A.The 1992 Olympics. B.Local fishermen.C.Freshly-done seafood. D.Eager tourists.25.What do the first two beaches have in common?A.Their special local stands. B.Their modern-styled hotels.C.Their fancy restaurants and bars. D.Their warm and friendly people.26.In what way is Bondi Beach different from the other three beaches?A.Its the most world-famous. B.Its a great surfing place.C.Its main attraction is the sunset. D.It has clear water and golden sands.27.Which should you choose if you want to enjoy fireworks?A.Barceloneta Beach. B.South BeachC.Bondi Beach. D.English Bay Beach.CI was never very neat, while my roommate Kate was extremely organized. Each of her objects had its place, but mine always hid somewhere. She even labeled（贴标签）everything. I always looked for everything. Over time, Kate got neater and I got messier. She would push my dirty clothing over, and I would lay my books on her tidy desk. We both got tired of each other.War broke out one evening. Kate came into the room. Soon, I heard her screaming. “Take your shoes away! Why under my bed!” Deafened, I saw my shoes flying at me. I jumped to my feet and started yelling. She yelled back louder.The room was filled with anger. We could not have stayed together for a single minute but for a phone call. Kate answered it. From her end of the conversation, I could tell right away her grandma was seriously ill. When she hung up, she quickly crawled（爬）under her covers, sobbing.Obviously, that was not something she should not go through alone. All of a sudden, a warm feeling of sympathy rose up in my heart.Slowly, I collected the pencils, took back the books, made my bed, cleaned the socks and swept the floor, even on her side. I got so into my work that I even didnt notice Kate had sat up. She was watching, her tears dried and her expression one of disbelief. Then, she reached out her hands to grasp mine. I looked up into her eyes. She smiled at me, “Thanks.”Kate and I stayed roommates for the rest of the year. We didnt always agree, but we learned the key to living together: giving in, cleaning up and holding on. 28. What made Kate so angry one evening? A. She got the news that her grandma was ill.B. She saw the authors shoes beneath her bed. C. She heard the author shouting loud.D. She couldnt find her books. 29. The author tidied up the room most probably because _. A. she hated herself for being so messyB. she was scared by Kates anger C. she was asked by Kate to do soD. she wanted to show her care 30.How is Paragraph 1 mainly developed? A. By analyzing causes B. By describing a process C. By showing differences D. By following time order 31.What might be the best title for the story? A. Learning to Be RoommatesB. Hard Work Pays Off C. How to Be Organized D. My Friend Kate DAn Australian-based scientist announced yesterday he had made a step forward in forensic (用于法庭的) DNA testing so that an individual can be identified by a single cell.Ian Findlay, from the Australian Genome Research Facility at the University of Queensland, said current DNA testing required 200 to 500 cells to gain a similar level of accuracy. What we have done has brought that down to one cell, Dr Findlay said after releasing details of his DNA testing technique at a Sydney conference.The technology could allow investigators to pick up DNA identities from plastic cards and even build up a complete history of the people who have handled a paper document.Youd have to wear a space suit to stop yourself from leaving traces. You can identify cells on the paper, so you can work out where its come from and whos touched it,” he said.The technique could also be used to trace the thrower of a punch（打孔）from cells left behind on the skin of their victim. Even the wearing of latex（橡胶）gloves would not help: small cells can pass through the gloves, and the constant flow of genetic material given off by the human body would leave further evidence.We gained a skin cell from a document dating back 30 years and managed to gain a DNA fingerprint. DNA evidence can remain fresh for decades, perhaps even centuries, Dr Findlay said. The potential for this technology to solve unsolved crimes is great, he said.But Dr Findlay, named scientist of the year in 1998 by the European Society of Human Genetics, said the new testing needed to be scientifically validated, which would take up to five years.He said, There are serious consequences taking on technologies too early. The public has to be sure that they have the utmost confidence in the security and court systems.32.The main advantage of the new technology is that _.A.a single cell can identify an individualB.it has brought down the cost of DNA testingC.a higher level of accuracy can be acquired with a single cellD.it needs less than 200 cells to gain a certain level of accuracy33.According to Ian Findlay, the new technology can _.A.help to keep DNA evidence fresh for decades and even centuriesB.make the process of DNA testing much more simplifiedC.help to pick up DNA identities more easilyD.be widely used in five years at most34.The last paragraph suggests that _.A.the immediate adopting of the technology may cause mistakesB.the public have acknowledged the new testing technologyC.it is safe to put the new technology into use nowD.Dr Findlayis quite sure of his new technology35.The aim of the passage is to _.A.praise Ian Findlay for his workB.report a piece of interesting newsC.inform us of the wide use of DNA testingD.tell us a recent improvement in DNA testing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。 A strong vocabulary helps develop understanding, communication, and reading ability.36 Consider the following tips on helping your child develop an impressive vocabularyLet Your Child Tell the StoryPerhaps you read nightly to your child or take turns doing so. Of course, this is an excellent way to expand reading and vocabulary skills.37 Then, let your child charge the end of the rope of his imagination wherever his imagination leads.38 In short, you need to take an active role. If you want your childrens language skills to improve, take their vocabulary questions seriously. When they express curiosity about a word, be sure to teach the correct definition and pronunciation.Correct Mistakes with Care39 However, its essential not to scold them when they make such mistakes. Rather, point out what they got right, and then review the proper way to use and or speak the word. The more fun and positive an experience, the more interested and able your children will be in expanding their vocabularyDo Be PatientYou may need to repeat words and meanings many times before your child fully grasps the concept. This is completely normal.40 Children develop at their own paces. The most important thing is to honor and balance their needs so that learning doesnt become struggle. While you want them to get ahead, you dont want them to develop pressure with trying to do soA.Pay More Attention to Your Kids VocabularyB.Try Your Best to Correct ThemC.Thats why parents should do what they can to help kids learn new words.D.Its important for children to mispronounce new words while learning.E.Its natural for children to mispronounce or misuse new words.F.However, on occasion, feel free to put the book down and ask your child to create a story to tell you.G.Further, if your neighbors child has twice the vocabulary yours does, its not worth stressing over.第二部分：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）阅读下面的短文，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。Mr. Glen is a millionaire. Five years ago, after returning from abroad to his motherland, he 41 his small company. Speaking of success, Glen often tells us a story about his extra 42 “school” fee. He always owes his success to it. At that time, Glen, who already got a PhD. degree, 43 to return to the homeland, starting a company. Before leaving, he bought a Rolex watch with the 44 made through years of work after school and the scholarships. At the airport he had to 45 the routine customs check. The 46 on his wrist was also demanded to be taken down for inspection . Glen knew that carrying the specific goods out had to pay the tax, and he worried about paying 47 for his watch. So when he was checked, he told a lie that his watch was a 48 fake. When he was 49 of his “smarts”, immediately, in the presence of Glen, the 50 hit the watch, which cost nearly 100,000, into pieces 51 hearing Glens words. Glen was 52 . Before he understood why, he was taken to the office to be examined 53 . For many times of entry-exit 54 he knew that only those people in the “blacklist” would “enjoy” this special treatment. The officers looked over everything carefully in the box, and 55 him no matter what time of entry and exit he must accept the check and if 56 reusing and carrying fake and shoddy（劣质的）goods, he would be 57 according to law! Suddenly, his face turned red, and he had nothing in mind after boarding the plane for long. After returning to the homeland, he often told the story to his family, and his employees, too. He said that this made a deep 58 on him, because the additional high “school” fee that he had ever paid made him realize the value of 59 , which he would remember as the 60 of his success forever. 41.A.set upB. took upC. went upD. picked up42.A.genuineB. adventurousC. unpaidD. expensive43.A.decidedB. refusedC. soughtD. asked44.A.booksB. thingsC. savingsD. pounds45.A.permitB .