宁夏石嘴山市第三中学2015-2016学年高二英语下学期期中试题.doc

石嘴山三中高二第二学期中考试英语试卷 本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。考生作答时，将答案答在答题卡上，在本试卷上答题无效。第 I 卷第一部分：听力部分（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 present does the woman give the manA. A bike. B. A basketball. C. An MP3 player.2. Why does the man want to go abroad?A. To make some new friends. B. To study in a university.C. To teach university courses.3. What will the man do next?A. Go to sleep. B. Call his wife C. Go home.4. Why didnt the woman call the man yesterday?A. She lost her cell phone. B. Her cell phone was power off.C. Her teacher took her cell phone away.5. Whats the time now?A. About 8:00. B. About 8: 30. C. About 9:00.第二节 (共15小题;每小题1分, 满分15分)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至7题。6. Who is the man most probably?A. The womans husband. B. The womans classmate. C. The womans boss7. What does the woman bring back?A. Some information about her classmates.B. Some documents about the company.C. Some presents from the party.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What advice does the man give to the woman?A. Do not leave garbage everywhere.B. Leave some food for the animals.C. Stay far away from fire at night.9. What will the two speakers do today? A. Climb a mountain. B. Rest at home. C. Go fishing.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Where does the woman want to go?A. 62nd Street. B. 72nd Street. C. Tenth Avenue11. How often do the buses run?A. About every fifteen minutes B. About every ten minutes.C. About every five minutes.12. How is the woman feeling when traveling in New York?A. She is moved. B. She is confused. C. She is excited.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What has the man done in the past two hours?A. He has just sleep there.B. He has just sat there listening.C. He has sung two Elvis songs.14. What do we know about Stanley?A. He is fond of singing. B. He is a good singer. C. He is sick tonight.15. Why does the woman want to go out?A. To get some fresh air. B. To talk with the man.C. To get some peace and quiet.16. Where are the two speakers probably?A. In a Karaoke bar. B. At the mans house. C. At Stanleys house.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What does the woman want to have? A. Coffee. B. Water. C. Tea.18. Which of the following is the reason that the woman want to work in the company?A. The company is very large.B. She can be paid very well.C. The boss is kind to his employees.19. Where did the woman once work?A. In California. B. In Massachusetts. C. In Texas.20. Why cant the woman start work right away?A. She wants to get settled in her apartment first.B. She needs two weeks to finish her school paper.C. She isnt sure whether she likes the job or not.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 Keving Rogers used to be my boss. At that time he always told us to sell more. As soon as I could, I left his shop and got a new job in another place. The last time I saw Rogers was more than ten years ago. At least thats what I thought. But now I am not so sure. I was on my way to my office in the centre of town. There is a small park nearby, which I sometimes walk through after lunch. The park was almost empty except for a shabby-looking man on one of those benches. The man looked about fifty years old and was wearing an old gray coat. It was cold and windy, and he was trembling. “Its a long time since I had a meal. Can you help me?” he said. There was something about his voice that sounded familiar. I gave him a few pennies. As he went past me I looked at his face closely. I wondered where I had seen him before. Then it suddenly came to me. Could it possibly be? No! Impossible, I thought. I watched him walking away. He was the same height as Rogers but looked a lot thinner than I remembered.Yesterday I ran into someone who had worked for Rogers at the same time as I did, and had stayed on longer. I started telling him about the man I had seen in the park.”For a moment I thought it was our old boss. But it couldnt have been. Rogers must be the head of a company now.”I said.My ex-workmate shook his head,“I thought you knew.” “Knew? Knew what? What are you talking about?”“Rogers was sent to prison six years ago. Hes probably been out by now. For all I know he is sleeping on park benches and begging money from passers-by.”21. Where did the writer last meet Rogers? A. In a small park. B. In a restaurant. C. In the centre of town. D. In his office.22. Which of the following happened first? A. Rogers was sent to prison. B. The writer got a job in another place. C. The writer saw Rogers ten years ago. D. The ex-workmate left Rogers company.23. The story doesnt mention anything about_. A. what happened to Rogers six years ago B. what Rogers looked like C. why Rogers was sent to prison D. how Rogers was living on24. The reason why the man was trembling was that_. A. he was ill B. he was very excited C. he became very poor D. he felt cold and hungryBToday, almost everyone has heard of Harry Potter. The books detailing his experiences at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry have aroused passion, creativity, and interest in reading throughout the world.But have you ever considered why you are a fan of the Harry Potter series? JK Rowling has created a list of characters and an environment for them to inhabit that appeals to both adults and children.The fantasy aspect of the wizarding world expands the imagination, and takes the mind to new and exciting places. Anything could happen there. Her stories contain parts of the believable and unbelievable, changing the predictability that readers commonly come across and bear in fiction.The main theme of the series, including good versus evil, prejudice, love, death, sacrifice, friendship and loyalty, in actuality contributes to the ever-lasting nature of the stories. At the same time, these themes remind us of classic literature, offering mature readers tales that wear like a comfortable pair of shoes, while introducing younger readers to concepts they will meet throughout their lives. Much of the appeal also comes from the characters. In each book, JK Rowling introduces and describes the characters in such a way that we wonder not only about their futures, but also about their pasts. Even supporting characters are suddenly more than just extras in the background. And what of Harry Potter himself? We care about Harry, because we watch him grow from an innocent boy to a powerful wizard. We see him as both Hero and Victim. He experiences endless love and extreme pain, and as readers, we experience them with him. This perfect combination of emotion, suspense and fantasy, together with the fact that JK Rowling is a superb storyteller is the reason why we are Harry potter fans. People are fond of Harry Potter series. With books like these, its hard not to be.25. Harry Potter series become popular partly because_. A. they remind us of the childhood and environment we had in the past B. they take us to a world beyond our imagination and expectation C. they offer us ever-lasting nature of the stories D. they set an example of hero for us to follow26. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 6 mean? A. The supporting characters are not necessary in the story. B. Readers care only about Harry but not those supporting characters. C. Those supporting characters only appear all of a sudden. D. Even the supporting characters are attractive in the story.27. The themes of the Harry Potter series do not contain_. A. prejudice and love B. good and evil C. death and sacrifice D. safety and peace28. People care for Harry Potter because _. A. they think of classic literature when reading the story B. they find different experiences from theirs on Harry C. they share the experiences with HarryD. they like JK Rowlings description very muchCNow many young people are traveling around the world on their own，not because they have no one to travel with，but because they prefer to go alone.Kristina Wegscheider from California first traveled alone when she was at college and believes that it is something everyone should do at least once in their life. “It opens up your mind to new things and pushes you out of your comfort zone.” Wegscheider has visited 46 countries covering all seven continents.In foreign countries，with no one to help you read a map，look after you if you get ill，or lend you money if your wallet is stolen，it is challenging. This is what drives young people to travel alone. It is seen as character building and a chance to prove that they can make it on their own.Chris Richardson decided to leave his sales job in Australia to go traveling last year. He set up a website，The Aussie Nomad，to document his adventures. He says he wished he had traveled alone earlier.“The people you meet，the places you visit，or the things you do，everything is up to you and it forces you to grow as a person，” said the 30yearold man.Richardson describes traveling alone like “a shot in the arm”，which “makes you a more confident person that is ready to deal with anything”He said，“The feeling of having conquered something on my own is a major part of what drives me each day when Im dealing with a difficult task.” “I walk around with my head up because I know deep down inside that nothing is impossible if you try.”The great 19th century explorer John Muir once said，“Only by going alone in silence can one truly get into the heart of the wilderness.”29. Which of the following will Kristina Wegscheider agree with?A. Traveling alone is a necessary experience for everyone.B. It is more meaningful to travel in foreign countries.C. It is comfortable to travel around without a friend.D. Traveling abroad helps people to find new things.30. Traveling alone is challenging because_.A. you have to make things on your ownB. it is hard for you to prove yourself to othersC. you can only depend on yourself whatever happensD. it will finally build your character31. What can we infer about Chris Richardson?A. He started traveling alone at an early age.B. He was once shot in the arm.C. He used to work as a salesman.D. His website inspires others a lot.32. What is the best title for the passage?A. Travel Abroad B. Travel UnaccompaniedC. Travel Light D. Travel Wide and FarD An oral drug, named ERDRP-0519, was invented. It is specifically designed to protect people who got infected measles(麻疹) from spreading the virus to others. Like the flu, measles spreads through the air by breathing, coughing or sneezing. There is typically a time, about two weeks, between becoming infected with the virus and the beginning of symptoms like skin rash(皮疹), runny nose, heavy cough and high fever.“This therapy application determines the desired characteristics of the drug, which are orally available, cost-effective manufacture and high stability,” Richard Klemperer, professor of Georgia State University, told reporters last Wednesday.“With these criteria in mind, we have developed a small drug that blocks the measles virus over the past years, which is essential for copy of the virus.”The researchers tested the drug in rats infected with canine distemper virus(犬瘟病) , which is a close relative of measles virus. They found that all of the infected rats treated with the drug survived the deadly infection, showed no clinical signs of disease and developed a strong protective immune response.The drug could be used to treat friends, family and other social contacts of a person infected with measles virus, which have not developed symptoms yet but are at risk of having caught the disease, Klemperer said truthfully.“The emergence of strong antiviral immunity(抗病毒免疫力) in treated animals is particularly encouraging, since it suggests that the drug may not only save an infected individual from disease but contribute to closing measles immunity gaps in a population,” Klemperer said.The researchers emphasized the drug is not intended as a substitute for vaccination, but as an additional weapon to get rid of the measles. They planned to test the drugs safety in larger animals, before moving into clinical trials in humans.“If our next series of studies confirms that the human situation mirrors what we have seen in rats, then this drug may make a major contribution to getting rid of measles by preventing local outbreaks” Klemperer said.Despite the existence of an effective vaccine, annual measles deaths worldwide have remained constant at around 150,000 since 2007. The reasons for this are the highly infectious nature of the virus, in the developing world largely due to issues of resources, and in many developed countries in particular in the European region due to parental concerns regarding vaccination safety. 33. If a boy got infected by measles virus, he might NOT show the symptom like _.A. runny nose B. bad coughC. high fever D. sick stomach34. From what Klemperer said, we know that the drug _.A. is only intended as a substitute for vaccinationB. can only save those infected individuals from diseaseC. is cost-effective and high stability for curing measlesD. has the same effect on human as on larger animals35The best title of the passage is_ .A. the Introduction of a New Oral DrugB. the Desired Characteristics of DrugsC. the Common Symptoms of Getting MeaslesD. the Application of Post-exposure Therapy第二节： 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. （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）Guide for TeenagersThe teenage years can be tough, and its normal to feel sad every now and then. But if these feelings dont go away or become so intense that you cant handle them, you may be suffering from depression. 36 .Try not to isolate yourselfWhen youre depressed, you may not feel like seeing anybody or doing anything. Just getting out of bed in the morning can be difficult, but isolating yourself only makes depression worse. 37 . Spend time with friends, especially those who are active.Keep your body healthyMaking healthy lifestyle choices can do wonders for your mood. Ever heard of a runners high? Physical activity can be as effective as medications for depression, so get involved in sports, ride your bike, or take a dance class. Any activity helps! 38 . As for food, make sure youre feeding your mind with plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.Avoid alcohol and drugs.You maybe try drinking or use drugs in an effort to escape from your feelings and get a mood boost, even if just for a short time. However, substance use can not only make depression worse, but can cause you to become more depressed. 39 . You will need special treatment for your substance problem. 40 .Stress and worry can lead to depression. Talk to a teacher if exams or classes seem overwhelming. In addition, if you have a health concern you feel you cant talk to your parents about, see a doctor. A health professional can help you approach your parents and guide you toward appropriate treatment. If youre dealing with relationship, friendship, or family problems, talk to an adult you trust.A. Ask for help if you are stressed.B. Even a short walk can be beneficial.C. Turn to your parents for help.D. As you get out into the world, you may find yourself feeling better.E. In short, drinking and taking drugs will make you feel worse-not better-in the long run.F. The more exercise you do, the healthier you will be.G. Help is available and you have more power than you think.第三部分 完形填空(共20小题，每小题1.5分, 满分30分) 第一节： 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。With his leg lame(瘸的)and his teeth uneven(参差不齐的), the boy almost thought of himself as the most unfortunate child in the world. 41 did he play with his classmates, and when asked to answer questions, he always 42 his head without a word.One spring, his father brought home some young trees. 43 of his children would plant a young tree and he promised, “Whoever 44 his young tree best shall get a favorite gift.” The boy certainly wanted to get his fathers gift. 45 he seeing his brothers and sisters watering the trees, an idea 46 him: he hoped the tree he planted would die soon. So watering it once or twice, he never 47 it.Several days later, when the little boy went to see his tree again, he was 48 to find that not only did it not die, but also grew so many fresh 49 . Compared with those of his brothers and sisters, his appeared greener. His father kept his 50 , bought the little boy one of his favorite 51 and said that from the tree he planted, he would surely become an outstanding botanist(植物学家)when he grew up.From then on, the little boy slowly became 52 and confident. One night, he suddenly 53 that his biology teacher once said that plants 54 grow at night. Why not go to see his tree?When he came to the courtyard, he found his father was working near his tree!