湖北省老河口市第一中学2015-2016学年高二英语下学期期中试题.doc

湖北省老河口市第一中学高二年级2015-2016学年度下学期期中考试英语试题时间：120分钟 分值150分 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）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. Whats the total price for two nights?A. More than ninety pounds. B. Forty-five pounds. C. Ninety pounds.2. What will she probably do?A. Water the plants. B. Wash the car. C. Do nothing.3. How much did the woman pay altogether?A. $52. B. $48. C. $50.4. Where did the man go last night？A. He went to the theatre. B. He went to the film.C. He was at home with his guest.5. When will the man take a holiday?A. This Sunday. B. This weekend. C. Next week.第二节（共15小题；每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分） 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。听完每段对话或独白前，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秒钟的做答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。6Where is the man smoking? A. In a place where smoking is allowed. B. In a non-smoking area. C. At home.7Under what condition will the man give up smoking? A. When his health becomes poor. B. When he is out of work. C. When he becomes very old.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8How does the man feel about the delay of his flight?A. Calm.B. Glad. C. Angry.9Which is the correct boarding gate? A. Gate 5. B. Gate 20. C. Gate 38.10When will the plane take off?A. At about 3:30. B. At about 3:40. C. At about 3:50.11Whats the relationship between the speakers?A. Garage owner and customer. B. Strangers. C. Neighbors.12Whats wrong with the car?A. There was a flat tire. B. There is something wrong with the battery.C. The engine broke down.13What do we know about the man? A. He sells batteries. B. He is helpful. C. He works in a garage.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14What is the woman worried about?A. The man earns too little. B. The man seldom stays at home. .C. The man often works long hours.15How long has the man worked this week?A. About 60 hours. B. About 48 hours. C. About 40 hours.16Why does the man work so hard?A. To earn more money. B. To satisfy his boss. C. To get a higher position.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17What class did Jim take on Wednesday evenings?A. Cooking. B. Flower arranging. C. Painting.18What was wrong with the cake Jim baked?A. It was too hard. B. It was too sweet. C. It was too big.19What did Jim try to paint during the weekend?A. A Christmas tree covered with snow.B. A dog with mud all over it.C. A snow-covered landscape.20What did the art teacher think of the painting?A. It was terrible. B. It was wonderful. C. It was so-so.第二部分：笔试部分第一部分 阅读理解 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，从短文后所给的四个选项A、B、C、D中,选出可以填人空白处的最佳答案，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Every night, my mother would come to my room, lean down and push my long hair out of the way, then kiss my forehead.I dont remember when it first started me -her hands pushing my hair that way. But it did make me annoyed, for they felt work - worn and against my young skinFinally, one night, I shouted at her: Dont do that any more your are too rough! She didnt say anything in . But never again did my mother close out my day with that expression of her loveTime after time, with the years, my thoughts returned to that night. Im not a little girl any moreMom is in her mid - seventies, and those hands I thought to be so rough are still doing things for me and my .Now, my own children are . Mom no longer has Dad. It was late on that Thanksgiving Eve, as I went to sleep in the bedroom of my youth, a familiar hand before stealing across my face to brush the from my forehead. Then a kiss, ever so touched my brow. In my , thousands of times, I the night my young voice complained. Moms hand in my hand, I said how I was for that night. I thought shed remember, as I did, Mom didnt know what I was talking about. She had forgotten and long ago.That night, I fell asleep with a new for my gentle mother and her caring hands. And the I had carried around for so long was nowhere to be found1A. surprising B. hurting C. annoying D. amazing2A. rough B. gentle C. smooth D. strong3A. noises B. words C. hands D. feelings4A. anger B. silence C. fear D. reply5A. healthy B. familiar C. popular D. perfect6A. coming B. remaining C. following D. passing7A. often B. even C. never D. once8A. family B. neighbor C. husband D. home9A. developed B. grown C. moved D. forgotten10A. imagined B. hesitated C. regretted D. trembled11A. hair B. tears C. dirt D. kisses12A. quickly B. roughly C. gently D. slowly13A. memory B. opinion C. history D. diary14A. chanced B. missed C. hated D. recalled15A. Beating B. Catching C. Picking D. Stopping16A. happy B. annoyed C. sorry D. amused17A. and B. while C. because D. but18A. remembered B. faded C. forgiven D. apologized19A. hope B. appreciation C. thought D. approval20A. guilt B. pride C. sorrow D. failure第二节 阅读理解（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。 AThe Rugby (英式橄榄球) World Cup is currently being held in New Zealand. The tournament, due to finish on October 23, is living up to the famous English saying, “Rugby is a thugs (暴徒) game played by gentlemen. ”The games are physically aggressive; the tackles (冲撞) on the pitch are brutal; but the end of each match is a civilized affair. Players shake hands and applaud each other. Of course, the other side to this saying is: Football is a gentlemans game played by thugs. Indeed, unlike soccer players, rugby players dont often question the referees (裁判员) decisions or pretend to be injured when they are not.“Football could learn a lot from rugby, said Brian Moore, a former England rugby player The wonderful spirit of rugby is: there is a gentlemanly code to it. You play hard on the pitch, but you always respect your opponent.Rugby is mainly played in Europe. Australia, New Zealand and parts of Africa. It is more enjoyable to play than soccer because you are always involved in the game, said Peter, a Welsh rugby coach. Rugby is also a far superior test of strength, stamina (耐力) and determination. Most professional rugby players are large, strong and weigh over 90 kilograms. People who play the sport need to be tough and be prepared to get hurt. Black eyes, broken bones, lost teeth and being knocked unconsciousall these are common injuries. Former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown is blind in one eye thanks to a rugby accident at school.In England, children begin playing the game at school at the age of 8. When they enter high school, many begin to play full contact rugby. Children are taught to play for around one hour a week during their PE lessons. Most schools have a rugby team. Children who play for the school team are usually the sportiest kids, and are seen as brave and athletic.21 What can be concluded from the first three paragraphs?A. Football players are not real gentlemen.B. There is a better spirit in playing rugby than football.C. Football players are not as athletic as rugby players.D. Brian Moore thinks that rules should be stricter in football.22 According to the passage, Peter thinks _.A. rugby players pretend to be injured when they are notB. rugby is not very popular in America and AsiaC. rugby makes people enjoy sports better than soccerD. rugby needs players strong will rather than strength23The example of Gordon Brown is mentioned in order to .A. prove that playing rugby can earn people fameB. explain why Gordon Brown is blind in one eyeC. support the point that rugby players often get hurtD. warn teenagers against playing rugby at school24What can we infer from the passage?A. Teenagers will lose interest in football.B. English children have a talent for rugby.C. Playing rugby doesnt involve skills.D. Rugby is not suitable for everyone.The Airport Art Program is proud to have three Youth Art Galleries at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Georgia students, from kindergarten（幼儿园）to twelfth grade, are given the chances to have their artwork exhibited to an ever-changing audience（观众）in the millions. In return these talented youths provide new artwork every three months to enrich the airport.The first gallery opened in the summer of 1997. In December of 1998 a second gallery opened. Both of these galleries are organized by the Airport Art Program and Georgia Art Education Association(GAEA). The GAEA aims to improve the conditions of teaching art across Georgia. They organize meetings for art students to improve their skills and provide exhibition chances for them to show their artwork. They also hold meetings twice a year for teachers.The third Youth Art Gallery is organized by the Airport Art Program and the Youth Art Connection(YAC)of Atlanta. YAC is a part of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta. YAC uses the arts as a way to connect with children and teens who dont get enough help or services. They also work with the community to provide cultural enrichment programs for young people.To join in or get information about the first and second Youth Art Galleries, please visit the Georgia Art Education Associations website at or click here for a brochure（宣传册）.For information about the third Youth art Gallery and the Youth Art Connection, please visit http:/www. .To buy artwork from any of the three Youth Art Galleries, please call(404) 382-2455.25What does GAEA do according to the text?A. They organize meetings for teachers every two years.B. They provide exhibition changes for teachers.C. They help art students to improve their skills.D. They help art students to sell their artwork.26Which of the following organizations helps students who dont have enough services?A. The Airport Art Program.B. The Youth Art Connection.C. Georgia Art Education AssociationD. The Boys &Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta.27If you want to know more information about the third Youth Art Gallery, you can_.A. visit http:/www. B. visit C. call (404) 382-2455D. pick up a brochureBissel is a small village of the West Sahara. It lies next to a l.5-square-kilometer oasis（绿洲）, from where three days and nights are generally required to go out of the desert. However, before Ken Levin discovered it in 1926, none of the Bissel villagers had ever walked out of the desert. Reportedly, they were not unwilling to leave this barren land. Many had previously tried but failed, always somehow finding themselves back at the oasis after several days of trying to walk out.When interviewed by Ken Levin, an expert at the British Royal College of Sciences, the villagers explained that no matter which direction they walked it always brought them back to the village.Why couldnt the Bissel villagers walk out of the desert? Levin was very puzzled. He had, by himself, managed to walk north from the village and reach the nearest town in three and a half days. He decided to carry out an experiment to solve the mystery. He and a Bissel villager called Argutel, would walk out of the desert together. They prepared enough water for a half-a-month journey and two camels. But this time Ken Levin didnt bring his compass. Levin would follow Argutel. Ten days later, they had walked for about 500 miles but were still in the desert. On the 11th morning, an oasis came into their view. They were back at Bissel. Levin now understood why the Bissel people couldnt escape the desert. They had no knowledge of the North Star, which had for centuries provided sailors and other travelers with a point of direction. In the desert, if a person goes forward relying only on their senses, they will not be able to travel in a straight line. Rather they will travel in a very large circle and eventually track back to where they began. Levin explained to Argutel the function of the North Star and said, “As long as you rest in the daytime and walk towards the brightest star at night, you would be able to walk out of the desert.” Argutel did as he was told. Three days later, he came to the edge of the desert. Now in the West Sahara, Bissel has become a bright pearl, where tens of thousands of tourists come every year. Argutels bronze statue stands in the center of the town. On its base are the words: _.28Ken Levin asked Argutel to walk to the north in order to _.A. prove that people could walk out of the desert see B. how far away Bissel was to the edge of the desertC. tell people not to walk in circles D. show Argutel was a great person29According to the passage, Ken Levin _.A. knew Argutel before he came to the villageB. came to Bissel to do experiments on behalf of his collegeC. became the first man to walk out of the desert from Bissel VillageD. taught Bissel villagers knowledge of the North Star when he first arrived 30It can be inferred from the passage that _.A. Ken Levin didnt walk south because it would take more days B. the use of a compass was necessary to walk out of the desertC. tourism in Bissel has been greatly developed and improvedD. Argutel became the leader of Bissel after his return31Which of the following can most probably be found at the base of Argutels statue? A. A new life starts from the fixed direction.B. Where there is a will, there is a way.C. A long journey starts with the first step.D. Two heads are better than one.The breaking news of Mo Yans Nobel Prize in Literature on Thursday evening soon aroused public curiosity of the 57yearold Chinese writer: Why was it him that was favored by the Swedish Academy?Born in 1955 into a rural family，Mo dropped out of school and became a farmer when he was a teenagerHe joined the military and devoted himself to writing after the Cultural Revolution （19661976）Less than half an hour after the announcement，Mos works turned to soldout status at Chinas major online book sellersOne lucky buyer wrote in an online comment: “Rushed to purchase，but to my shame，I have not read any of his novels”Although Mo was entitled one of the top domestic literature awards before the Nobel Prize，he is not the most popular novelist in China，in either the book market or in reputationMos novel “Big Breasts & Wide Hips，” translated by Howard Goldblatt，tells a story of a mother who struggled and suffered hardship and intertwined fates with Chinese people in the 20th centuryHis more recent work “Frog” more directly criticized Chinas onechild family policy，which helped control the countrys population explosion but also brought tragedies to rural residents in the past 60 years“I think the reason why I could win the prize is because my works present lives with unique Chinese characteristics，and they also tell stories from a viewpoint of common human beings，which is above differences of nations and races，” Mo said on Thursday evening to Chinese journalistsMo also said many folk arts originated from his hometown，such as clay sculpture，paper cuts，traditional new yearpaintings，have inspired and influenced his novelsWith more Chinese writers like Mo，the world could learn a more real ChinaPerhaps，this is another reason for the Swedish Academys choice32What can we conclude from the second paragraph?AMos life experiencesBMos family lifeCMo devoted himself to writingDMo had a gift for writing33What can we infer from the passage?AMo didnt got any national awards before he won the Nobel PrizeBMo was the top novelist in China before he won the Nobel PrizeCMos novels have attracted many people to readDMos novels are all based on his daily life34Which of the following have no effect on Mos novels according to the passage?AClay sculpture BPaper cutsCFolk arts DBeijing opera35According to the passage，we know that_ABig Breasts & Wide Hips leading role is one happy motherBBig Breasts & Wide Hips criticized Chinas onechild family policyCFrog came out earlier than Big Breasts & Wide HipsDFrog shows benefit as well as shortcoming of one Chinas policy第三节、（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Your smart phone may have hurt you before you realize it. Dont be addicted to it. Put your phone away, OK?1.Cyber SicknessAlso called “digital motion sickness”, symptoms that range from headaches to woozy feelings can occur when you quickly scroll on your smart phone or watch action packed video on your screen. 36. Your sense of balance is different from other senses in that it has lots of inputs. When those inputs dont agree, thats when you feel dizziness and sickness.2. Text ClawIt is the unofficial term for soreness and muscle contraction felt in the finger, wrist and forearm after heavy smart phone use. 37. So if youre always on your phone, it makes sense to feel discomfort in your hands and forearms.3. Eye StrainDo you stare at a screen for hours on end? If youre reading this, you very well might. 38. Staring at your digital devices for a long time can lead to dry eyes, headaches and tiredness, which can decrease your productivity. Experts suggest taking screen breaks every 20 minutes.4. Text NeckSimilar to the claw, text neck-discomfor