湖北省黄石市第三中学2015-2016学年高二英语上学期期中试题.doc

黄石三中20152016学年度上学期期中考试高二英语试卷第卷第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。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，从试题所给的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 are the speakers talking about?A. The mans weekend activities.B. The womans favorite sport.C. The city they live in.2.What does the man do?A. Hes a businessman.B. Hes a doctor.C. Hes a student.3.When did the speakers start talking?A. At 2:50.B. At 3:00.C. At 3:10.4.What does the woman want to do?A. Borrow money from the man.B. Go to the bank.C. Start up a business.5.What is the mans research field?A. Education.B. Insects.C. Finance.第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5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。请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6.What kind of job did the woman take after graduation?A. Teaching.B. Marketing.C. Volunteering.7.What does the woman think the man should do?A. Take his job immediately.B. Not worry about the money.C. Make a decision and stick to it.请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8.Where does the woman advise the man to apply for a job?A. In a newspaper office.B. In a travel agency.C. In a car factory.9.What does the man ask the woman about the job?A. The pay.B. The experience.C. The working conditions.请听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.Why didnt the man realize his childhood dream?A. His parents didnt support him.B. He was offered another good job.C. He lost interest in it later.11.What did the woman want to be when she was a little girl?A. A pilot.B. A scientist.C. A teacher.12.What languages is the woman good at?A. English and French.B. English and Italian.C. French and Italian.请听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.Who is Jenny?A. The mans wife.B. The mans sister.C. The womans colleague.14.How long has it been since the speakers graduation?A. Three years.B. Ten years.C. Thirteen years.15.What do we know about the man?A. He continued his studies after graduation.B. He once worked at a law firm.C. He is working in a trade company.16.When will the speakers meet each other again?A. This Saturday.B. This Sunday.C. Next Saturday.请听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.What is Bill Gates famous for according to the speaker?A. His family background.B. His position in society.C. His educational background.18.What did Bill Gates do in 1975?A. He went to Harvard University.B. He began to develop new software.C. He sold his inventions to MITS.19.When did Bill Gates leave Microsoft?A. In 2000.B. In 2008.C. In 2014.20.Which of the following is true, according to the talk?A. Bill Gates grew up in Washington.B. Bill Gates mother worked as a lawyer.C. IBM partnered with Microsoft for a short time.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。AShe showed up at the doorstep of my house in Cornwall. No way could I have sent her away. Maybe someone had kicked her out of their car the night before. People always find all sorts of excuses for abandoning(遗弃) an animal. And she was one of the most beautiful animals I had ever seen, a beautiful golden retriever. I called her Goldie. She was so unsettled during those first few days and hardly ate anything. There was nothing I could do to make her happy, it seemed. Heaven knows what had happened to her at her previous owners. But at the end of the first week she calmed down and became as loving as an animal could be. From then on she was always by my side, whether we were out on one of our long walks or sitting close by the fire.Thats why it was such a shock when she pulled away from me one day when we were out for a walk. We were a long way from home when she started barking(吠叫) and getting very excited. Finally I couldnt hold her any longer and she raced off down the road towards a farmhouse in the distance as fast as her legs could carry her.By the time I reached the farm I was exhausted and very angry with Goldie. But when I saw her licking(舔) the four baby dogs, my heart melted(融化).“We didnt know what had happened to her,”said the woman at the door. “I took her for a walk one day, soon after the baby dogs were born, and she just disappeared.”“She must have tried to come back to them and got lost,”added a boy from behind her.I must admit I do miss Goldie, but Ive got Nugget now, and she looks just like her mother.21. How did the author feel when Goldie first came to her house?A. She felt pity for Goldie.B. She got angry with Goldie.C. She was uninterested in Goldie.D. She looked forward to seeing Goldie.22. During her first few days at the authors house, Goldie .A. behaved wellB. appeared calmC. looked low-spiritedD. seemed frightened23.Why did Goldie run quickly towards the farmhouse in the distance?A. To fight with some dogs.B. To reunite with her children.C. To look for delicious food.D. To play a game with her owner.24.What would be the best title for the text?A. Missing Goldie B. Goldies arrivalC. Finding GoldieD. Goldies secret BAs an oceanographer(海洋学家)，Ive spent many years developing robots to explore the ocean, and now were putting that technology to use in our JASON Project, a program thats designed to inspire students and get them interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. In theaters throughout the country, we bring kids together and send back to them on large screens our live explorations of large areas of the globe. Not only are the kids observers, but they can operate robots moving across the area while broadcasting images back to them. The kids have the sensation(感受) of really being at the site with us.I believe advances in robot technology will one day be the key to a new kind of travel. In the next 10 or 15 years, people will have rooms in their houses that will be able to simulate(模拟) other environments. I like to call these rooms “home domes”small theaters with screens and advanced equipment that can reproduce the sights, sounds, smells, and feel of a desert, or a forest. Hand in hand with these rooms, I can see a market for travel robots located in countries around the world. You could rent(租) a robot working in a rain forest, then go into your home dome, where you yourself operate the robots movements. The equipment in the room will receive the sensations in the robots environment and simulate them for you.Today, much of the worlds population never travels more than 50 or 60 miles from home. And even a person with enough time can see only a part of the earths sights. But this new way of travel will cost so much less in both time and money and allow people to see a lot more of the globe. And simulated travel will also help protect our planet. You cant take large groups of tourists to look at Dian Fosseys gorillas(大猩猩). But a small robot, with no animal smell, can get very close to a gorilla and send the sights, sounds, and smells back to a million people.25.The main purpose of the JASON project is to .A. design robotsB. educate childrenC. explore the worldD. improve technology26.Without going outside, people in “home domes” can .A. get very close to nature B. enjoy a guided tripC. develop and operate robotsD. send images back to scientists27.Whats the authors attitude towards the future of robot technology?A. UncaringB. DoubtfulC. HopefulD. Dissatisfied28. According to the text, simulated travel .A. has been widely acceptedB. costs lots of time and moneyC. is harmful to the environmentD. is time-and money savingC Swimming along a river in western Florida, a newborn manatee(海牛) calls out for her mother. But the baby hears no answer. The mother has disappeared, possibly frightened away by a passing motorboat. Longing for her moms gentle touch, the confused manatee begins rubbing against the closest big thing she can finda boat.From his home beside the river, Richard Dash sees the manatee rubbing against the boat. He keeps watch on the animal, hoping the mother will appear. But after two hours, shes still alone. Dash calls the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for help.“A baby manatee needs its mother to show it where to find food,” says Andrew Garrett, a rescue coordinator(协调员) at the organization .“Without a mothers guidance, chances of survival are pretty much zero.”A rescue team rushes to the scene to catch the newborn, and then takes off for the rehabilitation(康复) center at Lowry Park Zoo. After arriving at the center, the manatee is given a checkup by the workers. The doctors exam shows that the manatee, now named Kee, is dangerously underweight. At less than 50 pounds, shes one of the smallest orphans(失去生母的幼小动物) ever treated at the zoo. The baby is placed in a pool where the workers give her 24-hour care. Gradually Kee puts on pounds and gains strength.A few weeks later, an adult manatee recovering at the center from an accident has a baby. This gives animal care manager Virginia Edmonds an idea. She decides to introduce Kee to the new mom, named Della. Edmonds hopes that Della will raise Kee alongside her own baby, Pal. So the workers place the three manatees in the same pool. Within hours Della is nursing Kee with her milk. Soon Kee is getting all of her food from Della.29. The manatee described in paragraph 1 is in a state of .A. angerB. puzzlementC. surpriseD. disappointment30. What do we know about Richard Dash?A. Hes the owner of the boat.B. Hes not familiar with the river.C. Hes sure the mother wont return.D. Hes quite worried about the manatee.31. At the rehabilitation center the manatee .A. is given full-time careB. is becoming overweightC. is checked up once a dayD. gets along with other orphans.32. Whats the main idea of the text?A. Animals are in need of helpB. A newborn manatee is in dangerC. An orphaned manatee finds a new mom.D. The rehabilitation is playing a roleD From the modern London Eye to the historic Tower of London, below are Londons most visited tourist attractions. Many of Londons top attractions are free, making them affordable places to learn about some culture. Whether you prefer history or modem art, youll find it at one of these must-visit spots.British MuseumThe world-famous British Museum exhibits the works of man from prehistoric to modern times, from around the world. The most interesting and exciting parts include the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures(雕塑) and the mummies in the Ancient Egypt collection. Some exhibitions require tickets.National GalleryThe greatest and most beautiful building of Trafalgar Square, Londons National Gallery is a vast space filled with Western European paintings from the 13th to the 19th centuries. In this impressive art gallery you can find works by masters such as Van Gogh, Da Vinci, Botticelli, Constable, Renoir, Titian and Stubbs. Some exhibitions require tickets.Tate ModernSitting on the banks of the Thames is the Tate Modern, Britains national museum of modern and contemporary(当代的) art. Its unique shape is due to it being a power station before. The gallerys restaurants offer wonderful views across the city. Some exhibitions require tickets.Coca-Cola London EyeThe Coca-Cola London Eye is a major feature of Londons skyline. It has some of Londons best views from its 32 capsules, each weighing 10 tonnes and holding up to 25 people. Climb aboard for a breathtaking experience, with an unforgettable view of more than 55 of Londons most famous landmarks all in just 30 minutes!Madame TussaudsAt Madame Tussauds, youll come face-to-face with some of the worlds most famous faces. From Shakespeare to Lady Gaga youll meet influential figures from show business, sport, politics and even royalty. Strike a pose with Usain Bolt, get close to One Direction or receive a once-in-a-lifetime audience with Her Majesty the Queen.33.What do the British Museum and the National Gallery have in common?A. Both have chargeable exhibitions.B. Both are on the banks of the Thames.C. Both have vast spaces and special shapes.D. Both exhibit modern and contemporary art.34. If visitors want to get a better view of Londons famous landmarks, they should visit .A. the Tate ModernB. the British MuseumC. the National GalleryD. the Coca-Cola London Eye35. In Madame Tussauds, visitors can .A. enjoy Shakespeares worksB. talk to some famous peopleC. see figures of many influential people.D. watch Lady Gagas performance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。 Reading fluency is one of the most important skills for middle school students learning English. If youre concerned about your reading skills, read the following tips.Find time to read every day.Find the best time of day for you to read. 36 You will become a more fluent reader by reading every day.Use clues in the text to make predictions.Fluent readers make predictions before and as they read. Use the title, subtitles(小标题)，and pictures to ask yourself questions about what you are going to read. 37 After reading, think about what youve learned and decide what you need to read next to continue learning.Try not to translate. 38 Instead of translating new words into your first language, first try to use the context(上下文) to help you guess the meaning.Enjoy your reading.Perhaps today you do not like to read in English, but as you read more, you should see a change in your attitude. The more you read in English, the easier it will become. 39 . 40 The best tip to follow to become a more fluent reader is to read whenever and wherever you can. Good readers read a lot. They read many different kinds of material. To practice this, keep a reading journal. Every day, make a list of the kinds of things you read during the day and how long you read each for. If you want to become a more fluent reader, read more!A. Read as much as you can.B. Try to read when you are not tiredC. Translations slow down your reading.D. Read in phrases rather than word by word.E. Find answers to the questions when you read.F. You will find yourself looking forward to reading.G. Before you read a text, think about the purpose of your reading. 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。Its great to be part of a happy family. It is fun to be with people who like you. It is good to feel the 41 and the love of the ones who care for you. It is fantastic when you can 42 them when you have problems. 43 , it is also true that things are not always easy. Young people want to 44 their own personality. Parents 45 think they know better. They find it 46 to accept that their son or daughter wants to think differently from how they used to think when they were 47 themselves. As a result, young people are often unhappy and believe their parents do not 48 them. Many of my friends would love to be 49 of their parents as soon as possible. They would love to have their own place where they can live the life they imagine must be 50 .They think that not having a 51 who tells them to tidy up their room or get up at a certain time must be paradise(天堂)。 How would I 52 if I were asked if I wanted to leave home? First of all, there is the financial(财务的) situation. Having your own flat costs a lot of 53 . Secondly, being completely 54 also means a lot of responsibility. 55 , I admit I like to be reminded of urgent (紧急的) things I have forgotten to do ( 56 I would never admit that to my parents). And thirdly, if members of a family accept that everybody is an individual and needs a certain amount of 57 , life in a family can be great fun. 58 , I would not like to be on my own too soon. I would say that I am 59 living with my family for now and I can 60 .41. A. needB. courageC. beautyD. warmth42. A. look after B. turn to C. search for D. think about 43. A. BesidesB. InsteadC. ThereforeD. However44. A. changeB. forgetC. developD. avoid45. A. oftenB. stillC. hardlyD. never46. A. interestingB. unfairC. importantD. difficult47. A. young B. oldC. weakD. strong48. A. likeB. acceptC. teachD. understand49. A. gladB. proudC. carefulD. independent50. A. realB. perfectC. normalD. busy51. A. friendB. parentC. teacherD. partner52. A. feelB. studyC. reactD. prove53. A. timeB. moneyC. effortD. energy54. A. in troubleB. in silenceC. on your ownD. on others side55. A. As usualB. In shortC. For exampleD. Above all56. A. ifB. althoughC. unlessD. because57. A. attentionB. helpC. freedomD. respect58. A. SurprisinglyB. UnluckilyC. StrangelyD. Personally59. A. happyB. braveC. sadD. afraid60. A. leaveB. stopC. waitD. follow第II卷第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）注意：将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。In 1899, when Einstein studied at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, his tutor was Minkevsky, a mathematician.Once Einstein asked Minkevsky, “How can 61. person, like me, leave his footprints on the road of life and make an outstanding contribution in the 62. (science) field?” It was a complex question. Minkevsky said he had to think about it carefully before 63. (give) him an answer.Three days later, Minkevsky told Einstein the answer was coming! He took Einstein to