来宾市2015年秋季学期教学质量调研高二英语

1、来宾市2015年秋季学期教学质量调研高二英语第一部分：听力（共两节,满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题 1.5分） 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。每段对话仅听一遍。1.What are they talking about？ A.Driving in England. B.How to drive a car.C.Whether to have the right to drive a car in England.2.What does the woman mean？ A.Mary is ill. B.Mary thinks well

2、of the concert. C.She has no chance to talk to Mary.3.Does Jane know Arid Brown？ A.She doesnt know him. B.She knows something about him. C.She knows him very well.4.What can we learn from the conversation？ A.They are neighbors. B.They are classmates. C.They are not from the same country.5.Where does

3、 the conversation probably take place？ A.In a clothing store. B.At the womans home. C.In the sitting room.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5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。对话或独白听两遍。听下面一段材料,回答第6一8题。6.How far is it from the girls house to the school？ A. 6 kilometers. B.About 5 to 6 kilometers. C. 5 k

4、ilometers.7.What time does the girl probably get home from school on Friday？ A.Between 1：00 and 2：00. B.Between 2：00 and 3：00. C.Between 3：00 and 4：00.8.Where do they eat lunch？ A. In the dinning room. B. In the restaurant. C.In the classroom.听下面一段材料,回答第9一11题。9.When are they going to meet？ A. Wednes

5、day morning. B. Friday. C. Wednesday evening.10. What is the probable job of the woman？ A.She is a film star. B.She is a musician. C.She is a football player.11.What are they going to do？ A. They are going to see a film. B.They are going to have dinner together. C.They are going to enjoy a concert.

6、听下面一段材料,回答第12一14题。12.How many days will the man and woman be free from work？ A. Two. B. Three. C.Four.13.What are they going to do in New York？ A.To play games. B.To see a famous film. C.To visit museums,parks and anywhere they like.14.Who is going to drive？ A. The man. B. The woman. C.Both of them.

7、听下面一段材料,回答第15一17题。15.What did Linda tell the man？ A.She has a friend. B.She has a card for sale. C.She has a friend with a car for sale,16.How many miles does Linda think the car has? A.About twenty-five or thirty thousand miles. B.About twenty or thirty thousand miles. C.Over twenty-five thousand m

8、iles.17.What do you learn about the conversation？ A.A used car for sale. B.Linda will buy a car. C.The woman has bought the car.听下面一段材料,回答第18一20题.18.What do American students often do on weekends？ A.Going to bars. B.Having dances out of their schools. C.Having dances at their schools.19.What can we

9、learn about Mary and Peter? A.They worked for the dance. B.They didnt need to pay for the dance. C.They helped clean the hall.20. How much money did each student pay? A.500 cents. B.2 dollars. C.3 dollars.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,并在答题卡上将选项涂黑。 AThe

10、re is one language that is used in every country in the world. The people who use it are young and old, short and tall, thin and fat. It is everybodys second language. It is easy to understand, although you cant hear it. It is sign language.When you wave to a friend who is across the street, you are

11、 using sign language. When you smile at someone, you are saying, “I want to be friendly”, but you are not using speech. You are using sign language. When you raise your hand in class, you are saying, “Please ask me. I think I know the correct answer.”Babies who cant talk can point at things. They ar

12、e using sign language. A policeman who wants to stop traffic holds up his hands. He is using sign language.Many years ago, a French priest, Charles Michel de Epee, became interested in education for deaf people. He invented a finger alphabet. It is still in use. People can make the sign for letters

13、and spell words with their hands, and deaf people can read and understand them. Soon there were schools for the deaf in many countries. The only university for the deaf is Gallaudet College in Washington, D.C.Today, in the United States, there are special TV news programs for deaf people. The newsre

14、ader tells the news in sign language. At the same time, the words appear on the TV screen.The actors in the Theatre of Deaf dont spell every word. Sometimes they use hand signs. When they put two hands together, it means sandwich. They can make a roof with their hands when they want to show a house.

15、 One finger in front of an actors mouth can mean quiet. You can talk to people who are behind windows that are closed. And when you go swimming with your friends, you can have conversations under water. How many hand signs do you use every day?21. Which of the following about sign language is TRUE?A

16、. It is a special language used in a few countries in the world.B. It is a way to express ones ideas without words.C. It is only used by the deaf. D. It can be heard.22. If you want to express the idea that “I am very friendly” to someone, you will _.A. raise your hand B. put one hand onto the other

17、C. smile to the personD. make a roof with your hands23. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Hand signs instead of finger signs are used everyday.B. There are schools, colleges and universities for the deaf in the USA.C. The French priest Charles invented sign language.D. Even

18、babies are using sign language. 24. The passage is mainly about _.A. an introduction to sign languageB. the importance of sign languageC. a famous priest in France D. how to use sign language BThe Field Museum Hours Regular hours are 9:00am - -5 :00 pm, daily. Last admission at 4:00 pm. Open every d

19、ay except Christmas. Admission We have several ticket choices for you to choose from. Advance tickets may be purchased at the will - call booth(预订零售处) in person at the museum before 4 :00 pm. Getting Here The Field Museum is located on Chicagos Museum Campus, at 1400S, Lake Shore Drive , just south

20、of Roosevelt Rd. How to get here : by car or public transit(运输) or free trolley. Parking Visitor parking in all lots on the Museum Campus is $ 15 per day. This includes the Adler lot, the north garage, the Waldron garage and the east museum lot. Hours for the north garage and Adler lot are 5 :00am -

21、 5 :00pm. Mon - Fri and 6:00am - 5 :00pm weekends; east museum lot 9:00am-3 :00pm. Designated(指定的) handicapped parking is available in every lot. When all other lots are full, parking will be made available in the remote south lot for $8 per day. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, the parking lot will

22、only accept cash payment, which will need to be paid upon entering the garage. Please note:These hours and rates are for daytime only and do not apply when special events are scheduled at the museums or Soldier Field. Getting here during Chicago Bears Home Games During bears home games and other maj

23、or special events at Soldier Field, access to the Museum Campus can be challenging. No museum visitor parking is available on the Museum Campus during bears home games. However, public transit remains a great way to get to the Campus every day of the year. For more information, call the Regional Tra

24、nsportation Authority at ( 312) 836-7000 or visit www. rtachicago. com. Additional parking is available at the Monroe Street garage, located at 350East Monroe Street. 25. If you buy advance tickets, you _. A. call 60605 - 2496(312) - 922 - 9410 to register a ticket B. should go and buy tickets all b

25、y yourself C. can ask others to buy a ticket for you D. should make an order with the museum in advance26. Where can you park your car for the least cost? A. The south lot. B. The Adler lot. C. The north garage. D. The Waldron garage.27. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A.The museum is open

26、ed all the year around. B.You can usually pay your parking in check. C. During bears home games visitors can park on the museum Campus for free.D. After 4:00 pm you are not allowed to enter the museum.CSometimes youll hear people say that you cant love others until you love yourself. Sometimes youll

27、 hear people say that you cant expect someone else to love you until you love yourself. Either way, youve got to love yourself first and this can be tricky. Sure we all know that were the apple of our parents eyes, and that our Grandmas think were great talents and our Uncle Roberts think that we wi

28、ll go to the Olympics but sometimes its a lot harder to think such nice thoughts about ourselves. If you find that believing in yourself is a challenge, it is time you built a positive self-image and learn to love yourself.Self-image is your own minds picture of yourself. This image includes the way

29、 you look, the way you act, the way you talk and the way you think. Interestingly, our self-images are often quite different from the images others hold about us. Unfortunately, most of these images are more negative than they should be. Thus changing the way you think about yourself is the key to c

30、hanging your self-image and your whole world.The best way to defeat a passive self-image is to step back and decide to stress your successes. That is, make a list if you need to, but write down all of the great things you do every day. Dont allow doubts to occur in it.It very well might be that you

31、are experiencing a negative self-image because you cant move past one flow or weakness that you see about yourself. Well, roll up your sleeves and make a change of it as your primary task. If you think youre silly because you arent good at maths, find a tutor. If you think youre silly because you ca

32、nt run a mile, get to the track and practice. If you think youre dull because you dont wear the latest trends, but a few new clothes. But remember, just because you think it doesnt mean its true. The best way to get rid of a negative self-image is to realize that your image is far from objective, an

33、d to actively convince yourself of your positive qualities. Changing the way you think and working on those you need to improve will go a long way towards promoting a positive self-image. When you can pat yourself on the back, youll know youre well on your way. Good luck! 28. You need to build a pos

34、itive self-image when you _. A. dare to challenge yourself B. feel it hard to change yourself C. are unconfident about yourself D. have a high opinion of yourself29. According to the passage, our self-images _. A. have positive effects B. are probably untrue C. are often changeable D. have different

35、 functions30. How should you change your self-image according to the passage? A. To keep a different image of others. B. To make your life successful. C. To understand your own world. D. To change the way you think. 31. What is the passage mainly about? A. How to prepare for your success. B. How to

36、face challenges in your life. C. How to build a positive self-image. D. How to develop your good qualities. DFrom the beginning of human history,wild animals provided food,clothing and sometimes medicine for man.We may not depend as much on wild animals now.But we hear about them every day.Americans

37、 use the names of animals in many ways.Automobile manufacturers and gasoline companies especially like to use big cats to sell their products.They like lions, tigers and wildcats.When Americans say wildcat, they usually mean a lynx, an ocelot or a bobcat.All these cats attack quickly and fiercely.So

38、 wildcats represent something fast and An early American use of the word wildcat was quite different. It was used to describe members of Congress who declared war on Britain in 1812. A magazine of that year said the wildcat congressmen went home. It said they were unable to face the responsibility o

39、f having involved their country in an unnecessary war. Wildcat also has been used as a name for money in the 1800s. At that time, some states permitted banks to make their own money. One bank in the state of Michigan offered paper money with a picture of a wildcat on it. Some banks, however, did not

40、 have enough gold to support all the paper money they offered. So the money had little or no value. It was called a wildcat bill or a wildcat banknote. The banks who offered this money were called wildcat banks. A newspaper of the time said those were the days of wildcat money. It said a man might b

41、e rich in the morning and poor by night. Wildcat then was also used for an oil well or gold mine that had almost no oil or gold in it. Dishonest developers would buy such property. Then they would sell it and leave town with the money. The buyers were left with worthless holes in the ground. Today,

42、wildcat oil wells are in areas that are not known to have oil. 32. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Wildcats and their stories. B. Wildcats and their characters.C. Varieties of animal species.D. Relationship between animals and humans.33. The underlined words a lynx, an ocelot or a bobcat in

43、Paragraph 1 may refer to _. A. gasoline companiesB. automobile manufacturersC. brands of automobile D. names of wildcats34. Which of the following would people like to have or trust according to the passage?A. Wildcat congressmen. B. Wildcat oil wells. C. Wildcat banks.D. Wildcat cars. 35. It can be

44、 inferred that during the days of wildcat money_.A. people couldnt buy anything with the money B. people complained and suffered a lotC. the rich invested too much on oil wells D. people didnt know how to save money 第二节(共5小题:每小题2分,满分l0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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。Many schoo

45、l require yearly parent teacher conference(家长会) for all students. 36 . The list below is to help teachers prepare themselves for these often difficult conferences. 37 . When you have students who are struggling in either their academics(学业) or their behaviour, you should communicate with their paren

46、ts using notes or phone calls.Come to the conference well- prepared. If the student is having a hard time with their work, show the parents their grades and samples of their work. 38 . If the student is misbehaving, then you should make detailed notes of their behaviour before the conference. Bring

47、these notes to the conference so that parents can understand how their children are behaving. 39 . For example, you might say something about their creativity, their handwriting, their sense of humour, or make some other comment. Instead of restarting the problem youve already discussed, end with a

48、comment that offers hope for the future. You could say something like, “Thanks for meeting with me today. I know that working together we can help Johnny succeed. ” Some teachers may have to deal with an angry parent at some point. 40 . Much anger can be avoided if the parents are informed. Dont get

49、 excited yourself and make sure you avoid shouting. A. Communicating with parents before a conference is necessary. B. Try to think of something nice to say about the students that have problems. C. At the end of the conference, you should make a conclusion. D. A parent teacher conference can have a

50、 huge influence on a students work and behaviour. E. Remember to thank the parents for coming to the conference and working with you. F. Remember that the best way to solve this is to keep parents informed every step of the way. G. It is easier for parents to understand the problem if they can actua

51、lly see examples of their childrens work.第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节,满分45分)第一节 完形填空阅读下面短文,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。(共20题；每小题1.5分,满分30)When I was fifteen, I announced to my English class that I was going to write my own books. Half the students sneered（冷笑）, the 41 nearly fell out of the

52、ir chairs laughing. “Dont be silly, only 42 can become writers, ” the English teacher said, “And you are getting a D this term. ” I was so 43 that I burst into tears. That night I wrote a short 44 poem about broken dreams and mailed it to the newspaper. To my 45 , they published it and sent me two d

53、ollars. I was a published and 46 writer. I showed my teacher and fellow students. They 47 . “Just plain dumb luck. ” the teacher said. I tasted 48 and Id sold the first thing Id ever written. That was more than any of them had done and if it was just dumb luck, that was 49 with me. During the next t

54、wo years I sold dozens of 50 , letters, jokes and recipes. By the time I 51 from high school, with a C minus average, I had scrapbooks（剪贴簿） filled with my published works. I 52 mentioned my writing to my teachers, friends or my family again. They were dream killers and 53 people must choose between

55、their friends and their dreams, they must always choose their 54 . I had four children at the time, and the oldest was only four. I wrote what I felt. It 55 nine months, just like a pregnant woman. I mailed it without a self addressed stamped 56 and without making a copy of the manuscript(原稿). A month later I received a（n） 57 , and a request to start working on another book. The worst year I earned two dollars. In my best year I earned 36, 000 dolla