人教版高二下学期英语期中考试

高二年级英语学科考试试题高二年级英语学科考试试题 考试时间 考试时间 120 分钟分钟 试卷总分 试卷总分 150 分分 注意 1 答卷前 考生务必将自己的姓名和考号填写或填涂在答题卷指定的位置填写或填涂在答题卷指定的位置 2 选择题答案用 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 再选涂其他答案 不能答在试题卷上不能答在试题卷上 3 主观题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔在答题卷上作答 答案必须写在答题卷 各题目指定区域内的相应位置上 超出指定区域的答案无效超出指定区域的答案无效 如需改动 先划 掉原来的答案 然后再写上新的答案 一 阅读理解 共一 阅读理解 共 15 小题 每小题小题 每小题 2 分 满分分 满分 30 分 分 A Before traveling around the world take some time and find out what sightseeing destinations are Some of those spots that most guides mention are the following thrilling attractions Victoria Falls Victoria Falls has always been considered to be an incredible place worth taking pictures of There are a lot of spots that tourists love Some of them are very dangerous for people Yet the brave are ready to overcome their fear for a shot of lifetime Arctic Cliff Face A cliff does not make the most comfortable place for camping Camping on the ground is far safer anyway Despite all the inconvenience the new trend is rapidly gaining popularity among climbing enthusiasts and outdoor addicts Auckland s Sky Tower Auckland s Sky Tower is popular with bungee jumpers Some celebrities such as Beyonce have already tried it which proves that the place is not only safe but popular as well The tower is 630 feet tall At the top of the structure there is an observation deck Trust us most of those reading this article would prefer to stay on the ground rather than climb up this scary structure North Yungas Road The Road of Death is the right name given to a road in Bolivia Hundreds of people die here every year The major cause of all those accidents is the road The problem is that it is too narrow and badly maintained while here the traffic is heavier than anywhere else Nevertheless it seems like tourists will continue visiting this strange road despite its scary nickname 1 What is Victoria Falls famous for A Its narrow and badly maintained road B Its dangerous but attractive spots for taking pictures C Its scary structure D Its thrilling camping 2 North Yungas Road is called the Road of Death because A the traffic is the heaviest B it is built on the edge of the rock C each year many people lose their lives there D there is no necessary protection equipment 3 If you like bungee jumping you can go to A Victoria FallsB Arctic Cliff Face C Auckland s Sky TowerD North Yungas Road 4 What do the four places have in common A They are a bit life threatening B They all have beautiful scenery C They are popular with climbers D They have been visited by celebrities B How do young children learn to have good values How can parents teach their children about the importance of kindness and patience At a time more and more parents worry about the violent images 暴力形象 their children see on TV and on the Internet So many parents are turning to fairy tales They want to teach their children how to behave in society by this way It is believed that fairy tales have a great influence on children because they describe the two sides of good and evil 邪恶 very clearly When children hear the tales they learn to care about others feelings In each tale they can see that there are many different kinds of people in the world and that we all have a choice about what kind of person we want to be We can choose to do good actions rather than bad ones in our lives What kind of values can children learn from fairy tales In The Princess and the Pea 豌豆 公主 a poorly dressed girl says she is a princess Few people believe her so she is given a difficult test When she passes the test we learn that her dream comes true because she stays true to herself In the Little Mermaid 小美人鱼 the mermaid who lives under the sea wishes to be with the humans on land Through her experiences we learn about the importance of living with and accepting other cultures Teaching values is probably the main reason for encouraging children to read fairy tales These tales can teach children lessons about human relationships that have been accepted around the world for many centuries This might be the reason why they have been around for so long and will not disappear any time soon 5 Why do fairy tales have a great influence on children A Because fairy tales can teach them how to make a choice B Because fairy tales can help them get higher scores at school C Because they can learn how to avoid most difficulties in their lives D Because good and evil are shown in a way they can easily understand 6 The Little Mermaid may be helpful when children A are given a difficult testB make friends with foreigners C wish to be a princess or princeD are going to lie to their parents 7 The author writes the text mainly to A introduce some fairy tales B talk about the history of fairy tales C discuss how to improve human relationships D show how fairy tales help children shape values C Metro Pocket Guide Metrorail 地铁 Each passenger needs a farecard to enter and go out Up to two children under age five may travel free with a paying customer Farecard machines are in 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7000 and 202 637 8000 Senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use proper Metrobus and Metrorall services by calling 202 962 1100 Travel tips Avoid riding during weekday rush periods before 9 30 a m and between 4 and 6 p m If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station please call Lost survival is never certain However when it works it is simply beautiful I got a rescue call from a woman in Muttontown She had found a young owl 猫头鹰 on the ground When I arrived I saw a 2 to 3 week old owl It had already been placed in a carrier for safety I examined the chick 雏鸟 and it seemed fine If I could locate the nest I might have been able to put it back but no luck My next work was to construct a nest and anchor 固定 it in a tree The homeowner was very helpful A wire basket was found I put some pine branches into the basket to make this nest safe and comfortable I placed the chick in the nest and it quickly calmed down Now all that was needed were the parents but they were absent I gave the homeowner a recording of the hunger screams of owl chicks These advertise the presence of chicks to adults they might also encourage our chick to start calling as well I gave the owner as much information as possible and headed home to see what news the night might bring A nervous night to be sure but sometimes the spirits of nature smile on us all The homeowner called to say that the parents had responded to the recordings I drove over and saw the chick in the nest looking healthy and active And it was accompanied in the nest by the greatest sight of all LUNCH The parents had done their duty and would probably continue to do so 12 What is unavoidable in the author s rescue work according to paragraph 1 A Getting injured in his work B Efforts made in vain C Creatures forced out of their homes D Feeling uncertain about his future 13 Why was the author called to Muttontown A To look at a baby owl B To cure a young owl C To rescue a woman D To take care of a woman 14 What made the chick calm down A Its parents B A recording C Some food D A new nest 15 How would the author feel about the outcome of the event A It s unexpected B It s humorous C It s beautiful D It s discouraging 二 阅读七选五 共二 阅读七选五 共 5 小题 每小题小题 每小题 2 分 满分分 满分 10 分 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 Everyone knows that fish is good for health 16 But it seems that many people don t cook fish at home Americans eat only about fifteen pounds of fish per person per year but we eat twice as much fish in restaurants as at home Buying storing and cooking fish isn t difficult 17 This text is about how to buy and cook fish in an easy way 18 Fresh fish should smell sweet you should feel that you re standing at the ocean s edge Any fishy or strong smell means the fish isn t fresh 19 When you have bought a fish and arrive home you d better store the fish in the refrigerator if you don t cook it immediately but fresh fish should be stored in your fridge for only a day or two Frozen fish isn t as tasty as the fresh one There are many common methods used to cook fish 20 First lean it and season it with your choice of spices 调料 Put the whole fish on a plate and steam it in a steam pot for 8 to 10 minutes if it weighs about one pound A larger one will take more time Then it s ready to serve A The fats in fish are thought to help prevent heart disease B When buying fish you should first smell it C The fish will go bad within hours D It just requires a little knowledge E This is how you can do it F The easiest is to steam it G Do not buy it 三 完形填空 共三 完形填空 共 20 小题 每小题小题 每小题 1 5 分 满分分 满分 30 分 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 If you want to learn a new language the very first thing to think about is why Do you need it for a 21 reason such as your job or your studies 22 perhaps you are interested in the 23 films or the music of a different country and you know how much it will help to have a 24 of the language Most people learn best using a variety of 25 but traditional classes are an ideal 理想 的 start for many people They 26 an environment where you can practice under the 27 of someone who s good at the language We all lead 28 lives and learning a language takes 29 You will have more success if you study regularly so try to develop a 30 It doesn t matter if you haven t got long Becoming fluent in a language will take years but learning to get by takes 31 Many people start learning a language and soon give up I m too 32 they say Yes children do learn languages more 33 than adults but research has shown that you can learn a language at any 34 And learning is good for the health of your brain too I ve also heard people 35 about the mistakes they make when 36 Well relax and laugh about your mistakes 37 you re much less likely to make them again Learning a new language is never 38 But with some work and devotion you ll make progress And you ll be 39 by the positive reaction of some people when you say just a few words in 40 own language Good luck 21 A technical B political C practical D physical 22 A After B So C Though D Or 23 A literature B transport C agriculture D medicine 24 A view B knowledge C form D database 25 A paintings B regulations C methods D computers 26 A protect B change C respect D provide 27 A control B command C guidance D pressure 28 A busy B happy C simple D normal 29 A courage B time C energy D place 30 A theory B business C routine D project 31 A some risks B a lot less C some notes D a lot more 32 A old B nervous C weak D tired 33 A closely B quickly C privately D quietly 34 A age B speed C distance D school 35 A worry B hesitate C think D quarrel 36 A singing B working C bargaining D learning 37 A if B and C but D before 38 A tiresome B hard C interesting D easy 39 A blamed B amazed C interrupted D informed 40 A their B his C our D your 四 单项选择 共四 单项选择 共 10 小题 每题小题 每题 1 分 共分 共 10 分 分 41 It me greatly that he made no answer when I asked him many times A interrupted B disturbed C annoyed D troubled 42 Nowadays TV other media has attracted the attention of many audiences A as well as B except C besides D not only 43 Look at the shining stars in the sky The weather is to get better tomorrow A obliged B forced C willing D bound 44 There is still a copy of the book in the library Will you go and borrow No I d rather buy in the bookstore A it one B one one C one it D it it 45 The thief turned the whole house looking for money A upside down B out front C side by side D down to earth 46 in the jungle the explorer had little hope to find his way out A Leaving B To be left C Having left D Having been left 47 We didn t know you were in trouble at that time we would have given you a hand A therefore B however C otherwise D though 48 We want to encourage students to the running of the college A join B attend C participate in D participate 49 I want to go to Beijing with you If so your holiday arrangement must mine A catch up with B come up with C put up with D fit in with 50 Without a passport leaving the country is A out of the question B beyond question C in question D out of question 五 语法填空 共五 语法填空 共 10 小题 每小题小题 每小题 1 5 分 满分分 满分 15 分 分 阅读下面材料 在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式 When I was in Australia I accompanied a friend on his driving test I was 51 amaze to learn that in Australia people hardly go to driving schools Instead many people practice on the road with a licensed driver sitting next 52 them But this doesn t mean that getting a driving license is a piece of cake This was the third time that my friend 53 apply to take the driving test The first time after confidently driving over an intersection 十字路口 the 54 examine asked him to pull over and said that he should have stopped 55 car and looked right first and then left to make sure there was no other car approaching The second time a car rushing in front caught him by surprise and he hit the brakes too hard The examiner got 56 anger and asked him to get out In Australia the test is not about driving skills 57 about following every rules After finally passing the test my friend drove very 58 careful because in the first year of having a driving license running two red lights results in the license being suspended 暂停使 用 But one day he 59 pull over by a policeman who warned him that he was driving too slow and blocking the traffic Actually he was driving at a speed of 40 km h 60 is a totally acceptable speed in China 六 根据提示 完成句子 共六 根据提示 完成句子 共 10 小题 每空小题 每空 1 分 满分分 满分 20 分 分 61 换句话说 just accept the disabled for who they are 62 Sunshine is 有益的 to plants 63 They then 宣布 to us all what had been decided by the committee 64 He gave the poor child much help 出于同情 65 The businessman 抛弃 his wife and went away with all their money 66 He 没有意识到 the danger and walked into the forest 67 It is hoped that education should be 有关的 to children s needs 68 不久前的一天 I met an old friend in the street 69 When a member of the football team was injured a n 代替者 played in his place 70 Tom 正忙于 his homework 七 短文改错 共七 短文改错 共 10 小题 每小题小题 每小题 1 分 满分分 满分 10 分 分 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文 请你修改你同桌写的以下作文 文中 共有 10 处语言错误 每句中最多有两处 每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加 删除或修改 增加 在缺词处加一个漏字符号 并在其下面写出该加的词 删除 把多余的词用斜线 划掉 修改 在错的词下划一横线 并在该词下面写出修改后的词 注意 注意 1 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词 2 只允许修改 10 处 多者 从第 11 处起 不计分 The book I m reading of talks about afternoon tea in Britain It is said to have started in the early 1800 s Have tea in the late afternoon provides a bridge between lunch and dinner that