高二英语上学期期中试题2.doc

弥勒四中2016高二上学期期中考试英 语 试 题注意事项：本试卷分为第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。满分150分，考试用时120分钟。请用2B铅笔和黑色笔在答题卡上作答。第I卷（选择题 共115分）第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节 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，你有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一个小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What will the woman probably do this weekend?A. Go swimming.B. Go dancing.C. Go camping.2. Where did the woman find out about the earthquake?A. From the newspaper.B. From the radio.C. From TV. 3. How did the woman feel when she heard the news?A. Frightened（恐惧的）.B. Relaxed.C. Surprised. 4. What do we know about the woman?A. She likes eating bananas very much.B. She has been eating an apple every day.C. She doesnt believe apples are good for health.5. What does the man probably do?A. A singer.B. An actor.C. A 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。听第六段材料，回答第6至7题。6. What is the mans problem?A. He had a toothache.B. He had a stomachache.C. He had a headache.7. When will the man probably set off (出发)for the appointment(约会)?A. Between1:00 pm and 2:00 pm.B. Between3:00 pm and 5:00 pm.C. Between5:00 pm and 7:00 pm.听第七段材料，回答第8至第9题。8. How many people died in the air crash(空难)?A. 5. B. 123. C. 128.9. Where does Mary want to go for a holiday?A. China. B. Canada. C. Spain.听第八段材料，回答第10至第12题。10. Whats the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Couple. B. Colleagues (同事). C. Classmates.11. What do we know about the woman?A. She likes spicy(辣的) food.B. She likes Guangdong food.C. She likes cooking at home.12. What will the man most probably do next?A. Walk to the restaurant.B. Go to find his car.C. Give Tom a phone call.听第九段材料，回答第13至第16题。13. How old was Tim Berners-Lee probably when he went to Queens College?A.16. B.18. C.20.14. What did Tim Berners-Lee like doing as a boy?A. Watching TV at home.B. Collecting old TV sets.C. Making toy computers.15. What did Tim Berners-Lee do in 1984?A. He went back to work at CERN in Geneva.B. He joined John Pooles Image Computer Systems, Ltd.C. He worked as a software(软件) manager at CERN in Geneva.16. When did Tim Berners-Lee get the idea of creating the Word Wide Web?A. In 1989. B. In 1990. C. In 1991.听第十段材料，回答第17至第20题。17. What has the recent study found about tea?A. It is a very healthy choice.B. It is the most popular drink.C. It can lead to heart disease.18. Which of the following countries people like drinking tea the most?A. China B. Ireland. C. Mexico.19. How many people took part in the large American study?A. 97,000. B. 900,000.C.970,000.20. What do we know about the large American study? A. It lasted for thirty years.B. Its mainly about oral cancer.C. It has made coffee less popular.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第1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。AEven a child knows that nodding the head means Yes. But some people will probably be puzzled when they first come to India. When they talk to an Indian, he often shakes his head. They might think that the Indian does not like what he said, but on the contrary he is expressing agreement.The Indians have a habit of shaking their heads slightly when they talk to somebody. It doesnt mean No, but Yes. If a person doesnt know this, it might cause misunderstanding.At one time a foreigner in Indian told his driver who was an Indian to take him to his office. The driver shook his head. The foreigner repeated his request and the driver shook his head again. At last, the foreigner shouted angrily, Drive me to my office at once! The driver said in a low voice, Yes, sir, smiling and shaking his head again at the same time.21. Generally speaking, nodding the head means _, and shaking the head means _.A. Yes; No B. No; Yes C. Yes; Yes D. No; No22. Why did the Indian driver shake his head when the foreigner asked him to drive him to his office? Because _.A. the Indian driver had something important to doB. the foreigner promised to give him only a little moneyC. the driver felt uncomfortable at that timeD. in India shaking the head means agreement23. Why did the foreigner become angry? Because _.A. the Indian driver didnt want to send him to his officeB. he misunderstood the meaning of shaking the head in IndiaC. he asked the driver to send him to his office, but the Indian driver didnt say any wordsD. the Indian driver asked him for a lot of money24. The underlined phrase on the contrary means _.A. just the opposite B. clear difference between two thingsC. doing what you want to doD. on the other handBJay Chou is a well-known name both in Taiwan and mainland. He is now one of Asias hottest pop stars. His catchy tunes have mainstreamed (主流) rap and R&B in the Mandopop world. In the past his teacher thought he was dumb (木讷的). Talent spotters(观察者)thought he was ugly. But his success proves that the music still matters more than looks and image. His musical talent is recognized by fans, fellowsingers and producers.Now, a singing contest was held in Taiwan. Chou appeared at the contest with band Nan Quan Mama, which was discovered by Chou. Their first album the Summer of Nan Quan Mama, composed and produced by Chou was a great success.Chou started his career at a singing contest, attracting the attention of record producers. But the successful singer does not believe in luck. He says its his passion for music and hard work that are keys to his success. He said, I didnt know how to sing at the beginning, so I lost the first time. But I was so determined that I never stopped trying. My advice to these young singers is never to give up, and always believe in yourself.Chous confidence has strengthened his music. He is a great source of inspiration to youngsters who share his determination to become a superstar.25. The best title for this passage can be_.A. Jay Chou and Nan Quan MamaB. Jay Chou encourages youngstersC. Jay Chou and his bandD. A brief introduction of Jay Chou26. The underlined part matters more most probably means_.A. betterB. more differentC. more difficultD. more important27. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about Jay Chou?A. Jay Chou is confident towards music.B. He is a determined man.C. He succeeded the first time he appeared on the stage.D. Though not good-looking, he has a gift for music.28. _ makes Jay Chou a success according to the passage?A. His luck B. His passion of musicC. His hard work D. Both B and CCWant to find a job? Now read the following advertisement.FAIRMONT HOTELFive Waiters and Ten Waitresses-Aged under 22-At least high school graduate -Good-looking; men at least 1.72 meters tall and women at least 1.65 meters -Those knowing foreign languages favored-Paid 1, 600-2,200 dollars per month One Secretary -Aged under 30-Female favored -Good at writing and skilled at computer If interested, call 465-4768 or write to:Mr. Jack Hundris Room 0825, Fairmont Hotel567 Wood Street, San Markers, 78003Fax:6954828WILSON BOOKSTORE Accountant(会计)-Aged between 25 and 40-With an experience of at least two years -With a degree and an accountant certificate(证书)-Paid 3, 000-4,000 dollars monthly -With a practical knowledge of computerSalesclerk-Basic education of 12 years or more-Good at computer -Paid 1, 800-2,2000 dollars monthly Tel:447-4398Fax:348526929. If you dont know how to use a computer, you can just apply for the position as_.A. a secretary B. a waiter or a waitress C. an accountant D. a salesclerk30. If you want to get the position of accountant in Wilson Bookstore, you have to satisfy the following conditions EXCEPT_.A. being a womanB. knowing well how to use a computerC. having been an accountantD. having an accountant certificate31. If you want to try for a job in Fairmont Hotel, you_.A. have to be a woman and know foreign languagesB. should be a university graduateC. have to be taller than 1.72 metersD. should be younger than 22 years oldDBelieve it or not, the ability to choose is the power to change. If you can choose to live your life differently, will you be the same person?Well, choosing to do the following few simple things will help to change your life.Review your life. Take time to go through your life and ask yourself, If I do the same thing I do every day, will there be a change? If I want to change, where will my first step be?Make careful choices. Choose exactly what you wish to get to live your life; describe and think what you really want.Keep up with chances. Find out about the possibilities and ways that can make you move toward your goals, write them down and see which one suits you most.Get down to business. Start working on your goals. People may bring you down; you may have difficulties; you will fail and want to give up. But the most important thing is never to give up.If you try these simple things, you will find that success is something for everyone, and you will finally become what you want to be. Remember, success is more than what you hold in your hands; it is something from the heart.32. How many pieces of advice does the writer give on changing ones life?A. ThreeB. FourC. FiveD. Six33. Once you get down to business, the most important thing is to _.A. set goals B. see possibilitiesC. keep on trying D. ask for help34. The underlined word it in the last paragraph refers to _.A. change B. choice C. life D. success35. This passage mainly discussed the relationship between _.A. power and lifeB. choice and changeC. power and successD. choice and difficulty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答案。选项中有两项为多余选项。How can we all get more laughter into our lives? Here is what the experts suggest: 36 . Nancy Alguire, a teacher in Clifton Park, N.Y., was once painfully shy and had a hard time laughing. Then she married a circus clown (小丑). I became interested in the clowns, she recalls One day I put on a costume and paint my face. That afternoon my whole life changed. I learned to laugh and enjoy life in a way I had never done before. 37 . To this day, she still makes it a rule to be with people who enjoy life and laughing. 38 . It doesnt take you too much time and can be easy. Collect favorite cartoons and jokes. Also, keep a paper for writing down humor you find in everyday life. Good ideas come and go fast, you have to capture them quickly or they are gone, says Virginia Tooper.Laugh when you need it most. 39 says comedian Bill Cosby. And once you find laughter, no matter how painful your situation might be, you can survive it, he insists.Gray Alan, a sociology professor at the University of Minnesota, claims that laughter is a skill we can all gain - because it comes naturally. 40 . Just remember: we are just here for a period, so get a few laughs.AYou can soften the worst blows through humor.BMix with people who laugh.CPractice the art of laughing.DKeep a laughter file.EHe who laughs last laughs best.FBut its also something that has to be developed.GPeoples joy can affect those around them.第三部分：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。My mother used to ask me what is the most important part of the body. Through the years I would think about 41 I thought was the right answer.When I was 42 , I thought sound was very important to us, so I said, My 43 Mommy. She said,No, Many people are 44 . But you keep 45 it and I will ask you laterSeveral years passed before she asked me again. This time I told her,Mom, if there is 46 important to us, it must be our eyes. She looked at me and said,You are learning 47 but the answer is not right because there are many people who are blind.Over the years, Mother asked me a few more times and 48 her answer was, No, but you are getting 49 every year, my child.Last year, my Grandpa 50 . Everybody was crying. Mom looked at me when it was our turn to say our 51 good-bye to Grandpa. She asked me,Do you know what the most important body part is 52 , my dear? I was 53 when she asked me this now. I always thought this was a 54 between her and me. She saw the puzzlement on my face and told me,This question is very important. It shows that you have really lived your life. I saw 55 well up in her eyes . She said,The answer is your shoulder.I asked,Is it because it 56 up my head? She replied,No, it is because it can hold up a 57 head when he or she is crying. Everybody needs a shoulder to cry on 58 in life, I only hope that you have enough friends who will give you a shoulder to cry on when you need it. Only Then did I know what the most important body part is not a 59 one. It is sympathetic(同情心) to the 60 of others.41. A. whatB. whoC. howD. that42. A.old B. older C. middle-aged D.younger43. A. HeadB. ears C.nose D. neck44. A. disabledB. dead C. deaf D.blind45. A. finding B. wondering C. looking for D. thinking about46. A. everything B.nothing C. anything D. something47. A. slow B. quick C. fast D.well48. A. always B. often C.never D. seldom49. A. younger B. fatter C.smarter D. closer50. A. came B. went C. returned D. died51. A. early B. warm C. final D. first52. A. already B.yet C. still D. often53. A. angry B. shocked C.excited D. pleased54. A. question B. test C. game D. problem55. A. happiness B. puzzle C.tears D.sadness56. A. picks B. holds C. takes D. turns57. A. strangers B. friends C. classmates D. neighbours58. A. sometime B. sometimes C. some time D. some times59. A. selfish B. selfless C. itself D.yourself60. A. health B. puzzle C. happiness D. pain 第II卷 (非选择题)注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。第三部分：英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第二节：（共10小题；每题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相应的位置上。Robot teachers are now very popular with pupils in some primary schools in South Korea. Compared with human teachers, the robot teachers are 61 (patient). They never get angry and are always kind to the students. Thats 62 the children can always get on well with their robot teachers.English-teaching robots 63 (send) to three primary schools for eight weeks last December. 64 (equip) with a microphone and a video camera, the robots teach students as teachers. Researchers found that the English-teaching robots helped raise students interest in the language and build up their 65 (confident). Meanwhile, other robot teachers, 66 can teach math, science and art, have also been developed.Many people think these robot teachers should be used 67 faraway village schools so that the children there can also receive a good education. 68 (give) rural school children more learning chances, the South Korean government has expressed great interest in 69 (develop) these robots. No doubt there will be more and more robot teachers working with students. Perhaps they will 70 (complete) replace human teachers one day in the future. Who knows ?第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）（注意：在试题卷上作答无效）第一节 短文改错文中共有10处错误，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：在错的词下面画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。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）不记分。John, a little boy living next door to me, liked fast food very much. His parents was so busy that they had a little time to cook for him at home. So they often took him eat fast food. Thats because John became overw