高二英语上学期期中试题125.doc

黑龙江省大庆实验中学2016-2017学年高二英语上学期期中试题说明：1. 本套试题答题时间120分钟，总分为150分。2. 本套试题共分四部分：听力、阅读理解、语言知识运用、写作。第I卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分 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. What does the woman mean?A. She wont go with the man.B. This weekend wont be that cold.C. Climbing mountains is unpleasant.2. What does the woman want to know?A. When the bus will arrive.B. Where the bus stop is.C. Where she can charge her phone. 3. Who gave the man a new pair of shoes?A. His father.B. His grandfather.C. His sister. 4. How do the speakers think they should go to the post office?A. On foot.B. By bike.C. By bus. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. The mans disease.B. The mans cow.C. The mans business. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分 15 分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有几个小题，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。每段对话读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。6. On which day does the woman have to go to class?A. Friday. B. Thursday.C. Tuesday.7. When does the woman start to work?A. Late at nights. B. Early in the afternoons.C. Early in the mornings.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. How did the man get the bike?A. He bought it himself.B. He got it as a reward.C. He got it as a birthday gift.9. What is the womans attitude to dogs?A. She is afraid of them.B. She is bored with them. C. She is fond of them.10. What will Mrs. Smith probably do next week?A. Go to England. B. Call the woman.C. Buy more dogs.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. Where will the speakers start their hike from?A. The foot of the hill.B. The car park.C. The waterfall.12. What will the speakers do at the church?A. Have a look at it.B. Take some photos.C. Eat a snack13. How long will the speakers spend hiking in total?A. About two hours. B. About three hours.C. About four hours.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. When will the man come back?A. On April 21st. B. On April 25th.C. On April 28th.15. What does the woman need to do for the dogs?A. Prepare food and drinks. B. Play with them.C. Walk them.16. What does the woman ask the man to do at last?A. Meet her in person. B. Call her by tomorrow.C. Send her his address.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Why did the man want to sell his house?A. He didnt like living in it any more. B. He needed some money.C. It was too far from his office.18. Why did the man ask the agent for help to sell the house?A. He wanted to sell it at a high price. B. He failed to sell it himself. C. He had no time to sell it.19. Where did the agent advertise the house?A. In a newspaper. B. On TV. C. In a magazine.20. What did the man decide to do at last?A. Keep the house for himself. B. Sell his house to the agent.C. Buy a house with a beautiful garden.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）AOn a rainy night three years ago my dear mom went to accompany her Lord. She did it her way.I got the call at work, and l headed home quickly. Mom and Dad lived on a small farm that they had owned since I was seven. I hated going there every weekend. There was nothing for a young girl to do but watch the one station on the old TV set, if the weather allowed reception.My mom, on the other hand, loved the peace and quiet of the land. The place was rural, with no indoor plumbing or heat. We had a big wood stove in the kitchen that did its best to heat the little farmhouse, but it always seemed cold and too quiet to me. In the evenings, my mom and I would sit for hours singing in the little kitchen. I sang the melody and Mom harmonized. Her favorite song was “Moon River” and we sang it over and over. Mom told me stories about how when I was a little girl I could sing before I could talk.As time passed, I had my own children and went to visit them every week or two. The kids loved the farm and the tractor rides with my dad. Me, well, I still hated the silence of the farm. While my mom loved to sit at her kitchen table and look out at her garden and flowers and retell all the old stories, I missed the hustle and bustle of my life at home. But I sat there listening quietly as she reminisced.Now, I sat back in the silence and the silence was deathly so I finally leaned over to turn on an old radio. Music always comforted me. My heart skipped a beat. “Moon River” was playing on the radio. I sat there wordless, with a tear running down my cheek, as I listened to every familiar note.21. From the first paragraph, we know that the writers mother _. A. passed away three years ago B. left the small farm with Lord C. left for Lord to live her own way D. preferred to be with Lord22. The underlined word “reminisced” in the last but one paragraph probably means _. A. recalled B. comforted C. shouted D. sighed23. The writer didnt like staying on the farm for the following reasons EXCEPT that _. A. it was too cold and quiet B. she could only sing one song on the small farm C. there was nothing more that could make her excited D. the place was rural, with no indoor plumbing or heat24. Which of the following would be the best title for this passage? A. Cherish Life B. My Happy Childhood C. Our Small Farmhouse D. Moms MusicBTwo of the saddest words in the English language are “if only”. I live my life with the goal of never having to say those words, because they convey regret, lost opportunities, mistakes, and disappointment. My father is famous in our family for saying, “Take the extra minute to do it right.” I always try to live by the “extra minute” rule. When my children were young and likely to cause accidents, I always thought about what I could do to avoid an “if only” moment, whether it was something minor like moving a cup full of hot coffee away from the edge of a counter, or something that required a little more work such as taping padding (衬垫) onto the sharp corners of a glass coffee table. I dont only avoid those “if only” moments when it comes to safety. Its equally important to avoid “if only” in our personal relationships. We all know people who lost a loved one and regretted that they had foregone an opportunity to say “I love you” or “I forgive you.” When my father announced he was going to the eye doctor across from my office on Good Friday, I told him that it was a holiday for my company and I wouldnt be here. But then I thought about the fact that hes 84 years old and I realized that I shouldnt give up an opportunity to see him. I called him and told him I had decided to go to work on my day off after all.I know there will still be occasions when I have to say “if only” about something, but my life is definitely better because of my policy of doing everything possible to avoid that eventuality. And even though it takes an extra minute to do something right, or it occasionally takes an hour or two in my busy schedule to make a personal connection, I know that Im doing the right thing. Im buying myself peace of mind and thats the best kind of insurance for my emotional well-being. 25. Which of the following is an example of the “extra minute” rule? A. Start the car the moment everyone is seated. B. Leave the room for a minute with the iron working. C. Wait for an extra minute so that the steak tastes better. D. Move an object out of the way before it trips (绊倒) someone. 26. The author decided to go to her office on Good Friday to _. A. keep her appointment with the eye doctor B. meet her father who was already an old man C. join in the holiday celebration of the company D. finish her work before the deadline approached27. What is the best title for the passage? A. The Emotional Well-being. B. The Two Saddest Words. C. The Most Useful Rule. D. The Peace of Mind.C Banks view online banking as a powerful “value-added” tool to attract and keep new customers while helping to avoid costly paper handling or teller（出纳员）interactions in an increasingly competitive banking environment.Today, most large national banks, many local banks and credit unions offer some form of online banking, variously known as PC banking, home banking, electronic banking or Internet banking. Online banks are sometimes referred to as “brick-to-click” banks, both to tell them from “brick-to-mortar” banks that havent yet offered online banking, as well as from “virtual” banks that have no physical branches or tellers whatsoever.The challenge for the banking industry has been to design this new service channel in such a way that its customers will readily learn to use and trust it. Most of the large banks can now offer fully safe , fully functional online banking for free or for a small cost. As more banks succeed online and more customers use their sites, fully functional online banking will likely become as common as automated teller machines (ATM).Online banking has a lot of advantages. Unlike your corner bank, online banking sites never close; theyre at hand 24 hours a day, seven days a week and theyre a mouse click away. If youre out of state or even out of the country when a money problem appears, you can log on instantly to your online bank and take care of business. Online bank sites generally carry out and confirm deals at or quicker than ATM processing speeds. Many online banking sites now offer fashionable tools to help you manage all of your valuable items more effectively.28. Online banking is considered as a powerful tool for the following reasons except that .A. It attracts new customersB. It increases paper handling and teller interaction C. It saves workforce and money D. It is more convenient 29. What is the challenge for the online banking industry according to the text?A. To make online banking attractive. B. To open new services all over the world.C. To offer online banking for free. D. To take care of business 24 hours a day.30. From the text we can conclude that _.A. “brick-to-click” banks are in fact another kind of physical banks B. the function of a “brick-to-click” bank is as common as that of an ATM C. a “brick-to-mortar” bank is no better than a virtual one D. customers can deal with their banking by a mouse click 31. What would be the best title for this text?A. Banking of Various Forms. B. Improvement of Banking Industry. C. Development of Online Banking. D. Functions of the “Brick-to-Click” Bank. DIf you have a taste for the USA and time and money are in short supply, our range of Mini Adventures are just the ticket for experiencing North Americas most incredible parts in just a few days.These 3- and 4- day tours get you out of the city and off the beaten path in a flash, making the most of your time and money. From the thundering Niagara Falls and the magnificent Grand Canyon to the most iconic landscape in America, Monument Valley, our Mini Adventures serve up a huge helping of American pie!Vegas to Grand Canyon4 days from Las VegasMay-Oct from US $ 789USA West-CampingCowboys, canyons and Indians - Need we say more? Explore Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks before a night with the Navajo people deep in the heart of Monument Valley, then top it all off with the grandest canyon on earth!Los Angeles to Grand Canyon4 days from Los AngelesMay-Oct from US$649USA West-CampingEscape the hustle and bustle of Los Angles for some Desert Southwest action! Travel from Lake Havasu to the Grand Canyon, then along the iconic Route66, over the Hoover Dam and into Las Vegas for an included limousine tour that youll never forget! San Francisco to Yosemite3 days from San FranciscoJan-Sep from US $ 429USA West-CampingCross the Sierra Nevada Mountains for the crystal clear waters of Lake Tahoe and on to Yosemite Valley for a full day of exploration. Spectacular views, adventurous activities and abundant wildlife awaits you on this amazing short break in Western USA.New York to Niagara Falls3 days from New YorkJun-Sep from US $599USA East-HotelLeave city life behind in New York and venture deep into up state New York to the thundering wonder of incomparable Niagara Falls before a night in the Finger Lakes with the waterfalls and Wineries as your neighbors.32. If you want to go to the Grand Canyon, you cant _.A. go if you only have US $ 600 B. see the Navajo peopleC. choose a four-day adventure D. start from Los Angeles33. If you want to travel in March, which of the following could you choose?A. Vegas to Grand Canyon.B. Los Angeles to Grand Canyon.C. San Francisco to Yosemite.D. New York to Niagara Falls.34. If you dont like going camping, you should choose _.A. Vegas to Grand Canyon B. Los Angeles to Grand CanyonC. San Francisco to Yosemite D. New York to Niagara Falls35. What is the passage mainly about?A. Tips to have a short journey. B. Mini adventures in USA.C. Importance of adventures. D. Tips to save money in USA.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。Sleep is something we all do. But some people need to sleep more than others. Babies sleep most of the time. Children in school sleep about ten to twelve hours a night. Most adults sleep only seven or eight hours._36_All parts of our bodies have to rest after they work. Our arms need a rest after we lift heavy thing, When we run fast, our legs work hard. They get tired. We have to rest them. Our brains work hard, too._37_. We can sit quite still and rest our arms and legs. But our brains arent resting. They go right on thinking as long as we are awake.Our brains slow down a bit when we sleep and dream._38_Instead of thinking wide-awake thoughts, our brains make up dreams. Some dreams are very pleasing. Some are not. Most of the time we forget them when we wake up.Scientists have tried to find out what would happen if people were not allowed to sleep. They asked some people not to go to bed. The people stayed up all night and all the next day. They stayed up the next night too, and the day after. They played games, but they made mistakes. They forgot things._39_The people grew rude and mean. They became angry with their friends. Finally they were too tired to stand up. When they sat down, they fell asleep.Scientists have found that if people are not allowed to sleep and to dream, they act in an unusual way._40_But we do know that we need it to stay well. So tonight have a good sleep. Lie down under the covers. Shut your eyes. Let your thoughts wander. Soon youll stop thinking. Youll be asleep.A. It was hard for their tired brains to work.B. When we are awake, they help us pay attention to the world around us.C. But babies, children, and adults - all of us need to have our sleep.D. Good sleep helps to improve ones memory.E. No one knows why sleep is so good for us.F. But even as we sleep our brains are doing some work.G. Of course you will have a good sleep.第三部分：语言知识运用（共三节，满分55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、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Travis laughed as he tore atthe wrapping paper on his birthday present. He was so 41 ! Finally, he would have the coolest pair of name-brand basketball shoes.All the guys on his team were wearing the name-brand shoes of a popular basketball 42 , Chuck Hart. 43 Hart was criticized for his poor sportsmanship and infamous (声名狼藉的) 44 , he was a great player. In fact, Travis wasnt thinking about Harts behavior; he had only expected to see Hart s 45 on the side of the box. The first indication that something was 46 came as he tore away the last piece of paper. Not Harts. The new shoes were the name-brand of another player, Robert Ryann, who was 47 for his amazing work in the community.Traviss hands 48 ; his heart stopped. It wasnt that the Ryann shoes werent nice, but what would his friends think? They were the wrong shoes and Travis would be 49 by the other players. When he looked up into his dads eyes, however, Travis knew he 50 tell him. “Thanks, Dad. I was really hoping for shoes,” Travis said as he pulled the shoes out of the box.Next morning his dad drove him to school. When they 51 in front of his destination, Travis slowly opened the car door. Just then, his dad stopped him.“Hey, Travis, wait a minute, look” his dad said 52 , “ Travis, I know those arent the shoes you had hoped for, but I saw the names of the two guys and made a(n) 53 . The guy whose name is on those shoes,” he said, pointing down at Traviss feet, “is someone I 54 . Do you know how often Ryann has found himself in 55 ?” “No,” Travis said.“ Never. He s never talked back to his coach or started a fight, and he s a team player. You could have acted like a 56 when you didnt get the shoes you wanted, Travis, 57 you were polite and made the best of it. You have 58 , like the guy whose name is on these shoes. I m hoping that someday, your na