高二英语上学期期中试题52.doc

横峰中学2016-2017学年度上学期期中考试高二年级英语试卷考试时间：120分钟第卷第一部分 听力 （每题1.5分，共30分）第1节 ：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. What is the weather like in the east? A. Its cold. B. Its windy. C. It rains a lot.2. What kind of music does the man like best? A. Classical music. B. Rock-and-roll. C. Country music.3. What time is it now? A. 9:00.B. 8:40.C. 8:30.4. Where was the man born? A. In China. B. In America. C. In Canada.5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. Manager and employee. C. Teacher and student.第二节听下面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. When does the woman want to meet the man? A. On Wednesday evening. B. On Thursday evening. C. On Saturday morning.7. How long are the mans classes each time? A. Two hours. B. Three hours.C. Four hours.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What is the woman complaining about? A. The unfriendly neighbors. B. The expensive rent. C. The long way to the train station.9. What does the man suggest the woman do? A. Buy a bike. B. Move to another apartment. C. Find a better supermarket. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Who can receive a discount? A. Adults. B. People with long-term courses. C. Beginners.11. How much does the woman charge for two children per hour? A. 450 RMB. B. 500 RMB. C. 650 RMB.12. What do we know about the woman? A. She is preparing for a test. B. She has a lot of experience. C. She thinks teaching adults is more difficult.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What grade did the man need for a good college? A. 84 percent.B. 88 percent. C. 90 percent.14. Which university will both the speakers apply to? A. The University of Toronto. B. Queens University. C. McGill University.15. How will the woman pay for her tuition? A. Her parents will pay all of it for her.B. She will find some part-time jobs.C. She will pay part of it with scholarships.16. How does the man feel about universities in America? A. Their campuses are really nice.B. They are far too expensive.C. They provide high quality education.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What is the purpose of the talk? A. To introduce a new department member. B. To welcome a new employee. C. To say goodbye to an old employee.18. What did John Clayton work as at first? A. Senior manager.B. Systems director.C. Hardware technician.19. How many children does John Clayton have? A. One. B. Two. C. Three.20. What will happen next? A. Martin Lynch will retire. B. John Clayton will speak. C. The audience will vote.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。A Sailors used to speak of a “Jack”when they meant a flag which was set near the bow of a sailing ship. The flag showed the country to which the ship belonged. The Union Jack became the flag of Great Britain. Australias flag has the Union Jack in the top left hand corner together with the stars of the Southern Cross. They have kept this small part of Britain on their flag because their country was first settled by people from Britain. Australias flag is the same color as the Union Jack-red, white and blue. The act of joining together is called a“ Union”. The Union Jack was the name of the flag made when England, Scotland and Ireland joined together to make one country. It all began in 1707 when England and Scotland joined together to become one nation. A flag was made using two crosses-one for the patron saint of each country. The word “patron” means protector. Many centuries before the English had taken St George as their patron saint, his emblem (标志) was a red cross on a white background. The Scottish patron saint was St Andrew. In memory of him, they used a white cross on a blue background. This cross was shaped like the letter “X”. The new flag was a mixture of both flags with two sets of crosses. When Ireland joined England and Scotland in 1800,another cross was added. St Patrichs cross of Ireland was red and also shaped like an “X”. All three flags now made up the Union Jack.21. The Union Jack is a kind of _ and contains _. A. flag; two crosses B. ship; four crosses C. flag; three crosses D. ship; three crosses22. Why does Australia have the Union Jack in its flag? A. Because Australians respect the English. B. Because people from Britain settled in Australia first. C. Because the Union Jack is colorful. D. Because people from Britain brought the Union Jack to Australia.23. Which of the following is not true? A. The emblem of the English was a red cross on a white background. B. The Scottish used a white cross on a blue background in memory of St Andrew. C. Australias flag is the same color as the Union Jack. D. The Irish used a red cross on a blue background in memory of St George.24. The colors of the flag of Great Britain now are _. A. red, white and blue B. white, yellow and blue C. red, white and black D. red, black and blueB Do you like to eat out? Do you like to eat quickly? Do you like inexpensive food? Some people go to fast-food restaurants for these reasons. In the past, people usually went to diners（小餐馆）for these reasons. In fact, many people in the States still go to diners today for the same reasons.A man named Walter Scott had the first “diner” in 1872. It wasnt a real diner. It was only a food cart. People on the street walked up to the cart to buy food. These carts served late-night workers who wanted a cup of coffee and a late-night meal. The meal was a sandwich or boiled eggs. In 1887, Samuel Jones built the first diner big enough to allow the customers to come inside. However, they did not sit down. Later, people built diners with counters and desks, and people sat down while they ate. Before long, many diners stayed open around the clock. In other words, people were able to eat in diner at any time. Diners changed in other ways, too. The original menu of sandwiches and coffee became bigger. It included soup, favorite dishes, and a breakfast menu. In addition, diners soon became permanent buildings. They were no longer carts on wheels. Diners today look similar to the diners of the early 1900s. They are usually buildings with large windows. Inside, the diners have shining counters with tables and chairs. People can eat all three meals in a modern diner. Today, many people eat in fast-food restaurants such as McDonalds and Burger King. However, the diner remains an American tradition, and thousands of people still enjoy eating there. It was popular a century ago, and it is still popular today.25. A man named Walter Scott had the first “diner” in 1872. Why is the word “diner” in quotation marks (引号)？_. A. Because it is spelled differently from “dinner” B. Because it is a special kind of restaurant C. Because diner was a new word D. Because the first diner was not what it is now26. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? _. A. Diners existed before a fast-food restaurant B. The menu included more food than sandwiches and coffee C. Burger King is a fast-food restaurant D. Sandwiches became bigger27. The main idea of the passage is that _. A. The diner is a traditional, popular place to eat in the United States B. Samuel Johns built the first diner big enough to allow the customers to come inside C. American diners serve many types of food 24 hours a day to their customers D. Diners are different from fast-food restaurants in many ways C Tears ran down from my eyes as I saw the essay my high school English teacher had just handed back. A big F was written on top. I was hopeless . I was stupid！My face burned with shame when my classmates called me stupid. “Im the only one who doesnt know my ABCs！”I sobbed to mum. “Ill help，”she promised. Every day I sat with her，but to me，cat looked like cta and red was reb. Frustrated，I would return to my bedroom and draw，filling the paper with houses，restaurants and offices. “When I grow up，I want my own store，”I told mum，pointing to my drawings. “Thats great！”she said，“but first you have to learn to read.” Later，I was diagnosed with dyslexia(失读症)So mum took me to a learning centre，where I was given reading exercises. But I still struggled. Finally，I graduated，but I was afraid of my reading skills. “Ill never get a job！”I cried to mum later again. “Dont focus on what you cant do，”she comforted.“Concentrate on what you can.” But what can I do？I wondered. Suddenly，I thought of the drawings Id made as a child and my dream of having my own store .I enjoyed sales so much that over the next few years，I tried my hand at other businesses. Today，I watch over seven branches. We have 187 employees and $15 million in sales. While Ill never be what my teachers might have wanted，I am a successon my own terms. The other day a student sent me a card，reading：You gave me so much confidence. I hope to be like you when I am big. Tears of joy filled my eyes. This was my A，I smiled.28Why did the author feel so ashamed at school? AHis teacher scolded him in class. BHis teacher refused to read his essay. CHis classmates looked down upon him.DHe failed to hand in his essay on time.29Which of the following best describes the authors feeling to his mother? ADoubtful. BGuilty. CGrateful. DAngry.30What do you know from the last paragraph? AThe authors success inspired a kid. BThe authors parents were proud of their child. CThe author set a good example to businessmen. DThe authors teacher must have felt ashamed.31Which of the following can match the text? ANo pains，no gains. BEvery man has his value.CNever too old to learn.DTwo heads are better than oneD People arent walking any moreif they can figure out a way to avoid it. I felt superior about this matter until the other day I took my car to mail a small parcel. The journey is a matter of 281 steps. But I used the car. And I wasnt in any hurry, either. I had merely become one more victim of a national sickness: motorosis. It is an illness to which I had thought myself immune(免疫的), for I was bred in the tradition of going to places on my own two legs. At that time, we regarded 25 miles as good days walk and the ability to cover such a distance in ten hours as a sign of strength and skill. It did not occur to us that walking was a hardship. And the effect was lasting. When I was 45 years old I racedand beata teenage football player the 168 steps up the Stature of Liberty. Such enterprises today are regarded by many middleaged persons as bad for the heart. But a wellknown British physician, Sir Adolphe Abrhams, pointed out recently that hearts and bodies need proper exercise. A person who avoids exercise is more likely to have illnesses than one who exercises regularly. And walking is an ideal form of exercisethe most familiar and natural of all. It was Henry Thoreau who showed mankind the richness of going on foot. The man walking can learn the trees, flowers, insects, birds and animals, the significance of seasons, the very feel of himself as a living creature in a living world. He cannot learn in a car. The car is a convenient means of transport, but we have made it our way of life. Many people dont dare to approach Nature any more; to them the world they were born to enjoy is all threat. To them security is a steel river thundering on a concrete road. And much of their thinking takes place while waiting for the traffic light to turn green. I say that the green of forests is the minds best light. And none but the man on foot can evaluate what is basic and everlasting.32. What is the national sickness? A. Walking too much. B. Driving cars too much. C. Travelling too much. D. Climbing stairs too much.33. What was life like when the author was young? A. People considered a tenhour walk as a hardship. B. People often walked 25 miles a day. C. People used to climb the Statue of Liberty. D. People usually went around on foot. 34. The author mentions Henry Thoreau to prove that_. A. middleaged people like getting back to nature B. walking in nature helps enrich ones mind C. people need regular exercise to keep fit D. going on foot prevents heart disease35. What is compared to “a steel river” in Paragraph 6? A. To advise people to do outdoor activities. B. A ray of traffic light. C. A queue of cars. D. To encourage people to return to walking.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。 Job interviewing is important for all of us. You are meeting new people, and making first impressions by what you know or dont know. The following tips can help you prepare for the interview effectively.Practice Practice your responses to the typical job interview questions most employers ask. Think of actual examples you can use to describe your skills. Providing evidence of your successes is a great way to promote your candidacy. 36 . Research Prepare a response so you are ready for the question What do you know about this company? 37 If youre not sure of the name, call and ask before the interview. Try to relate what you know about the company when answering questions. 38 . Make sure your interview clothes are neat, tidy and suitable for the type of firm you are interviewing with. Bring some copies of your resume(简历). Include a pen and paper for note taking.Be on time Be on time for the interview. 39 .If need be, take some time to drive to the interview location ahead of time so you know exactly where you are going and how long it will take to get there.Stay calm 40 .Take a moment to regroup. Keep eye contact with the interviewer. Listen to the whole question before you answer and pay attentionyou will be embarrassed if you forget the question! A. Show what you know B. Get ready C. On time means five to ten minutes early. D. Send your thank-you note within 24 hours of your interview. E. Know the interviewers name and use it during the job interview. F. During the job interview try to relax and stay as calm as possible. G. Also have a list of your own questions to ask the employer ready.第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第1节 ：完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分） On the two countriesborder，a pack of wild dogs circled American soldiers for food. The leader of the dogs was a gray-and-white dog. The soldiers called him Nubs. Nubs was shaking and 41 able to stand. Marine major Brian Dennis looked closer and saw that there was a knife 42 in his chest. Dennis couldnt stand seeing the dog 43 . He and his men immediately treated the wound, and gave Nubs medicine. Nubs 44 but was still in pain. The next day, the team had to 45 . Ten days later, Denniss unit was back, and so was Nubs. He was still 46, but the men fed him and played with him. Before long the unit once again 47 an outpost (前哨) 70 miles away. Nubs, slowly but determinedly, 48 them far into the trackless wasteland until the men lost 49 of him. Two days later, beyond Denniss 50 , he saw Nubs just outside the outpost. The dog had tracked(跟踪) him across 70 miles of frozen desert to 51 with the friend who had saved his life. From then on Nubs and the men slept in the same place, and ran around in the same ruins. The soldiers were not 52 to have pets, and Dennis 53 to make sure the dog would continue to live the 54 life. So he quickly raised $4,000 from his family and friends to fly Nubs to 55 . A month later,when Dennis and the dog were 56 in California,at first Nubs didnt recognize the guy. 57 within minutes, the dog jumped into Denniss arms, jumping up again and again to 58 his friends face. A little 59 and concern in the middle of war will not save a violent world. But small stories, like the story of a soldier and a dog, hold a promise of a(n) 60 world. 41.A.mostly B.certainly C.hardlyD.nearly 42.A.hurt B.harm C.wound D.injure 43.A.suffer B.starve C.cry D.stand 44.A.slept B.recovered C.woke D.fell 45.A.leave B.rest C.passD.remain 46.A.hungry B.tired C.weakD.dirty 47.A.took up B.took over C.left forD.returned from 48.A.followed B.watched C.noticed D.barked 49.A.touch B.sight C.footprint D.smell 50.A.ability B.surprise C.understandingD.imagination 51.A.part B.fight C.breakD.meet 52.A.asked B.suggested C.requiredD.allowed 53.A.decided B.agreed C.accepted D.proposed 54.A.moving B.amazing C.good D.interesting 55.A.London B.America C.borderD.neighbourhood 56.A.found B.interviewed C.linkedD.reunited 57.A.So B.But C.AndD.Though 58.A.lick B.touch C.biteD.clean 59.A.medicine B.anger C.painD.care 60.A.peaceful B.equal C.frighteningD.amazing第II卷（非选择题 共50分，答案用黑色水笔写在答题卡相应位置）第一节 语法填空 （共10小题，每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为6170的相应位置上。 I can well remember that I was once asked to deliver a speech t