2013-2014第二学期高二英语试卷

1、宜昌英杰学校2013至2014学年度第二学期三月测试高二年级英语学科测试卷（满分：150分 时限：120分钟 命题人：赵志芳）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，共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. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A hobby. B. A plan. C. Music.2. Where are the speak

2、ers?A. At a clinic.B. At a drugstore. C. At a vegetable market.3. What can we learn about Jane? A. She wasnt hurt.B. She had an accident. C. She wore her seat belt.4. What can we learn about the woman?A. She was washing her face.B. She was driving. C. She was hurt.5. How much does the woman weigh no

3、w?A. 153 pounds.B. 160 pounds. C. 163 pounds.第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面五段对话或独白。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。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、7题。6. Where does the conversation take place? A. At a clinic.B. At a restaurant.C. At a drugstore.7. What r

4、estaurant did the woman go to first last night? A. Chinese.B. Italian.C. American.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. What is the trouble with British education? A. Students.B. Subjects. C. Teachers.9. What is the mans attitude towards British school education? A. More classrooms should be built. B. Students need mo

5、re time to learn to live. C. Students shouldnt be kept busy.10. What opinion does the woman support? A. Teachers should learn more about real life. B. Better subjects should be offered. C. Teachers should be old.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. Who probably is the woman? A. A mountaineer.B. A sportswoman.C. A p

6、ilot.12. What caused the accident? A. The woman hurt her arm.B. The woman lost her way.C. The woman landed the wrong way.13. What can we learn about the woman? A. She is weak.B. She failed only twice.C. Shell recover in about two months.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. Where most probably are the speakers? A. I

7、n a hospital.B. In a classroom.C. At a restaurant.15. What is the main symptom according to the man? A. Pain in the chest.B. Throwing up.C. Aches in bones.16. What does the man say about his throat? A. Its a bit hard for him to swallow. B. He has a dull pain in it.C. Its been hurt.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

8、17. What is the purpose of the talk? A. Offering some advice on sleeping problems. B. Stressing physical exercise. C. Telling people how to exercise.18. Why is it useless to keep turning around when you cant sleep? A. Its tiring.B. It makes you worry.C. It increases heart rate.19. Which of the follo

9、wing can cause sleeplessness? A. Eating cheese before going to bed. B. Lack of sleep on weekends. C. Too much exercise in the evening.20. What can we learn about sleeping pills?A. Its of great use.B. It prevents sleeping.C. Itll help relax.第二部分：词汇知识运用(共两节，满分3分)第一节：多项选择 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分) 从A、B、C、D四个

10、选项中，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。21. There being no witness on the spot, the police were delayed by the_of information about the crime. A. analysisB. disappearanceC. absenceD. consideration22. He refused to sell the old house, for it had too many pleasant _with his childhood. A. associationsB. communi

11、cationsC. contactsD. combinations23. Nancy asked Smith to take tea with her. He _, fearing to cause her inconvenience. A. ignoredB. declinedC. resistedD. cancelled24. Theres no point in trying to _with her because she will never change her mind. A. agreeB. competeC. compareD. reason25. The mother us

12、ed to _her sons pockets while he was asleep, looking for letters from his girlfriend. A. pick outB. go through C. deal withD. look into26. At the end of last year, New Yorks stock market fell, _a global financial crisis. A. setting offB. driving offC. giving offD. laying off27. The man refused to ad

13、mit that he was guilty as the court had judged, and _the High Court. A. adapted toB. related toC. appealed toD. referred to28. Failure is never a pleasure, but it can have a _ effect on your life once you learn to use it. A. positive B. major C. concrete D. sure29. In order to support the big family

14、, he worked so hard that _he made himself ill. A. occasionallyB. purposefullyC. normallyD. eventually30. The economic plan announced by the government soon after the crisis was greeted enthusiastically _. A. in a rowB. for a momentC. on all sidesD. at first sight第二节：完形填空 (共20小题；每小题1分,满20分)阅读下面短文,从短文

15、后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C、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。I learned about life from an ant farm. When I was seven years old, my family tried to 31 an ant farm at home. First, we put clean sand in a thin glass box, and then we brought some ants from the backyard and placed them into the 32 home.Shortly after

16、the new 33 were dropped into the glass structure, they got to work making tunnels. I was amazed that each one knew 34 what to do. After hours of staring, I realized that the ants had particular given jobs. With my moms help, I kept a journal of what happened each day and 35 the ants. My favorite was

17、 the biggest, Cinderella. I drew a picture of her in my journal, which I still have.On day five a disaster 36 the ant farm. While I was 37 the ants, I had put my face so close to the structure that I accidentally tipped it over, 38 in all the tunnels. Although the ants 39 their earthquake, one by on

18、e they began to die. I was 40 as I watched them give up their tunnel-building to carry the bodies to a corner of the farm. My mother reported that the ants were dying of “frustration”feeling annoyed and impatient as they couldnt control the situation. They simply could not 41 the reality that their

19、tunnels had been destroyed. Cinderella was the last to die; she did so while carrying a dead ant on her back. Although much time has passed, I still think of that ant farm. Mom had hoped it would teach me about the natural world, 42 it taught me much more. 43 the years, I came to realize the ants we

20、re a study in the benefits of 44 . Working together, they were able to create a(n) 45 world for themselves. I also learned that they should be 46 for their hard work. Day in and day out, each labored at their task. The ant farm demonstrated that teamwork and perseverance are indeed two key 47 to suc

21、cess. But there was an even larger lesson that I did not 48 until recently: Disaster is a natural part of life, and must be 49 . Unlike the ants, humans cannot give up when they face 50 . Unlike the ants, we have to realize that if a tunnel caves in, we just have to build another. 31. A. createB. pu

22、rchaseC. maintainD. abandon 32. A. emptyB. newC. strangeD. distant33. A. guestsB. settlersC. friendsD. members 34. A. probablyB. roughlyC. exactlyD. normally 35. A. namedB. trainedC. compared D. measured 36. A. affectedB. struckC. kickedD. beat 37. A. removingB. teachingC. observingD. collecting 38.

23、 A. turningB. rushingC. fillingD. caving39. A. experiencedB. predictedC. facedD. survived40. A. annoyedB. horrifiedC. movedD. thrilled41. A. reflectB. ignoreC. confirm D. stand42. A. andB. butC. soD. or 43. A. InB. ForC. FromD. Over44. A. teamwork B. devotionC. responsibilityD. organization 45. A. r

24、elaxingB. amusingC. moving D. amazing46. A. supportedB. inspiredC. admiredD. admitted47. A. certificatesB. approachesC. ingredients D. circumstances48. A. giveB. realizeC. takeD. adopt49. A. acceptedB. sufferedC. achieved D. managed50. A. anxietyB. confusionC. pressureD. disappointment 第三部分：阅读理解(共20

25、小题；每小题2分，满分40分) 阅读下列短文，从每篇短文后所给各题的四个选项 (A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AOn a number of drives throughout my childhood, my mother would suddenly pull over the car to examine a flower by the side of the road or rescue a beetle from tragedy while I, in my late teens and early twenties, sat impatiently in

26、 the car.Though Mothers Day follows Earth Day, for me, they have always been related to each other. My mom has been “green” since she became concerned about the environment. Part of this habit was born of thrift (节俭). Like her mother and her grandmother before her, mom saves glass jars, empty cheese

27、 containers and reuses her plastic bags.Mom creates a kind of harmonious relationship with wildlife in her yard. She knows to pick the apples on her trees a little early to avoid the bears and that if she leaves the bird feeders(给食器) out at night, it is likely that they will be knocked down by a fam

28、ily of raccoons (浣熊). Spiders that make their way into the house and are caught in juice glasses will be set loose in the garden. I try to teach my children that looking out for the environment starts with being aware of the environment. On busy streets, we look for dandelions (蒲公英) to fly in the wi

29、nd; we say hello to neighborhood cats and pick up plastic cups and paper bags. This teaching comes easily, I realize, because I was taught so well by example. Mom didnt need to lecture; she didnt need to beat a drum to change the world. She simply slowed down enough to enjoy living in it and with th

30、at joy came mercy and an instinct for protection.I am slowing down and it isnt because of the weight of my nearly forty years on the planet, it is out of my concern for the planet itself. Ive begun to save glass jars and reuse packing envelopes. I pause in my daily tasks to watch the squirrels race

31、each other in the trees above my house.Last summer, in the company of my son and daughter, I planted tomatoes in my yard. With the heat of August around me, I ate the first while sitting on my low wall with dirt on my hands. Warm from the sun, it burst on my tongue with a sweetness I immediately wan

32、ted to share with my mom.51. Why does the author say Earth Day is connected with Mothers Day?A. Because Mothers Day always falls shortly after Earth Day.B. To stress that all the women in her family are environmentalists.C. To stress how much her mother cares about the environment.D. Because her mot

33、her shows her concern to nature on Mothers Day.52. Which of the following is NOT related to Moms “green life”?A. Rescuing a beetle from a certain tragedy. B. Saving glass jars, empty cheese containers.C. Setting a caught spider free in the garden D. Picking dandelions on busy streets.53. We can infe

34、r from the article that _.A. the author realizes that she should teach her children by example as wellB. the authors mother knows how to get rid of the wildlife in her yard C. the author believes that only by learning to slow down can we enjoy lifeD. the authors mother used to lecture her to protect

35、 the environment.54. What can be learned from the last paragraph?A. Tomatoes make the author think of her mother.B. The author likes eating tomatoes planted by herself.C. Planting tomatoes is a way of protecting environment.D. The author really appreciates her mothers teaching.BHigh-quality customer

36、 service is preached（宣扬）by many, but actually keeping customers happy is easier said than done.Shoppers seldom complain to the manager or owner of a retail store(零售店), but instead will warn their friends, relatives, co-workers, strangers and anyone who will listen. Store managers are often the last

37、to hear complaints. “Storytelling hurts retailers(零售商) and entertains consumers,” said Paula Courtney, President of the Verde group. “The store loses the customer, but the shopper must also find a replacement.”The most common complaints include filled parking lots, cluttered（塞满了的）shelves, overloaded

38、 racks, out-of-stock items, long check-out lines, and rude sales people.During peak shopping hours, some retailers solved the parking problems by getting part-time local police to work as parking attendants to direct customers to empty parking spaces. Retailers can relieve the headaches by redesigni

39、ng store display, pre-stocking sales items, hiring speedy and experienced cashiers, and having sales representatives on hand to answer questions. Most importantly, sales people should be skillful and polite with angry customers.“Retailers whore enthusiastic and friendly are more likely to smooth ove

40、r issues than those who arent so friendly.” said Professor Stephen Hoch. “Maybe something as a greeter at the store entrance would help.”Customers can also improve future shopping experiences by filling complaints to the retailer, instead of complaining to the rest of the world. Retailers are hard-p

41、ressed to improve when they have no idea what is wrong.55. Why are store managers often the last to hear complaints?A. Most shoppers wont complain even if they have had unhappy experiences.B. It is difficult for customers to have easy access to store mangers.C. Few customers believe the service will

42、 be improved after their complaints.D. Shoppers would rather tell their unhappy experiences to people around them.56. What does Paula Courtney imply by saying the underlined sentence in paragraph 2?A. The same products can be bought in other retail stores.B. It is not likely the shopper can find the

43、 same products in other stores.C. There is a great chance that new customers are to replace old ones.D. Not complaining to the manager causes the shopper some trouble too.57. What contributes most to smoothing over issues with customers?A. Hiring of efficient employees.B. Manners of the salespeople.

44、C. Huge supply of goods for sale.D. Design of the store display.58. To achieve better shopping experiences, customers are advised to _.A. voice their dissatisfaction to store managers directlyB. settle their disagreements with stores in a friendly wayC. put pressure on stores to improve their servic

45、eD. shop around and make comparisons between storesCAlthough being famous might sound like a dream come true, todays star, feeling like zoo animals, face pressures that few of us can imagine. They are at the center of much of the worlds attention. Paparazzi camp outside their homes, cameras ready. T

46、abloids (小报) publish thrilling stories about their personal lives. Just imagine not being able to do anything without being photographed or interrupted for a signature.According to psychologist Christina Villarreal, celebritiesfamous peopleworry constantly about their public appearance. Eventually,

47、they start to lose track of who they really are, seeing themselves the way their fans imagine them, not as the people they were before everyone knew their names. “Over time,” Villarreal says, “they feel separated and alone.”The phenomenon of tracking celebrities has been around for ages. In the 4th

48、century B.C., painters followed Alexander the Great into battle, hoping to picture his victories for his admirers. When Charles Dickens visited America in the 19th century, his sold-out readings attracted thousands of fans, leading him to complain about his lack of privacy. Tabloids of the 1920s and

49、 1930s ran articles about film-stars in much the same way that modern tabloids and websites do.Being a public figure today, however, is a lot more difficult than it used to be. Superstars cannot move about without worrying about photographers with modern cameras. When they say something silly or do

50、something ridiculous, there is always the Internet to spread the news in minutes and keep their “story” alive forever.If fame is so troublesome, why arent all celebrities running away from it? The answer is there are still ways to deal with it. Some stars stay calm by surrounding themselves with tru

51、sted friends and family or by escaping to remote places away from big cities. They focus not on how famous they are but on what they love to do or whatever made them famous in the first place.Sometimes a few celebrities can get a little justice. Still, even stars who enjoy full justice often complai

52、n about how hard their lives are. They are tired of being famous already.59. It can be learned from the passage that stars today_.A. are often misunderstood by the public B. can no longer have their privacy protectedC. spend too much on their public appearance D. care little about how they have come

53、 into fame60. What is the main idea of Paragraph 3?A. Great heroes of the past were generally admired.B. The problem faced by celebrities has a long history.C. Well-known actors are usually targets of tabloids.D. Works of popular writers often have a lot of readers.61. What makes it much harder to b

54、e a celebrity today?A. Availability of modern media.B. Inadequate social recognition.C. Lack of favorable chances.D. Huge population of fans.62. What is the authors attitude toward modern celebrity?A. Sincere. B. Skeptical. C. Disapproving. D. Sympathetic.DHolding a cell phone against your ear or st

55、oring it in your pocket may be dangerous to your health. This explains a warning that cell phone manufacturers include in the small print that is often ignored when a new phone is purchased. Apple, for example, doesnt want iPhones to come closer to you than 1.5 centimeters; Research In Motion, Black

56、Berrys manufacturer, recommends 2.5 centimeters.If health issues arise from cell phone use, the possible effects are huge. Voice callsAmericans chat on cell phones 2.26 trillion(万亿)minutes annuallyearn $109 billion for the wireless carriers.Devra Davis, an expert who has worked for the University of

57、 Pittsburgh, has published a book about cell phone radiation, “Disconnect.” The book surveys scientific research and concludes the question is not settled.Brain cancer is a concern that Ms. Davis examines. Over all, there has not been an increase in its incidence since cell phones arrived. But the average masks an increase in brain ca