龙岩市非一级达标校2015∽2016学年第一学期期末高二教学质量检查英语试卷、参考答案及录音稿

1、-作者xxxx-日期xxxx龙岩市非一级达标校20152016学年第一学期期末高二教学质量检查英语试卷、参考答案及录音稿【精品文档】龙岩市非一级达标校20152016学年第一学期期末高二教学质量检查英语试题（考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分）注意：请将试题的全部答案填写在答题卷上。第I卷 （选择题 共100分）第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第1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.Wh

2、at does the man say about the TV drama?A.Its too long.B.Its not interesting.C.There are lots of ads.2.When will Bob get to Amys house?A.At 11:20.B.At 10:20.C.At 10:00.3.How many guests can the hotel hold at a time?A.30.B.32.C.60.4.What is this conversation about?A.Buying a computer.B.Getting a compu

3、ter fixed.C.Taking a computer lesson.5.How will the man probably feel?A.Angry. B.Relieved. C.Excited. 第2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。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6.What does the man want to do?A.Wor

4、k hard.B.Go to Ireland.C.Pay for the womans vacation.7.What does the woman think of her trip last year?A.It costs too much.B.It wasnt fun enough.C.It made her exhausted.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8.Where did Sara paint the pictures?A.In her bedroom.B.In the kitchen.C.In her classroom.9.What is in the sky in Sar

5、as pictures?A.A house.B.A plane.C.Her father.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.Who is the second book about?A.A famous scientist.B.A Chinese writer.C.A national hero.11.What is the womans daughter interested in?A.Sports. B.Science. C.History. 12.Where are the speakers?A.In a library.B.In a bookstore.C.In a book f

6、air.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.What is in the kitchen drawer?A.An eraser.B.A ruler.C.Some pens.14.What grade is the girl in?A.The seventh grade.B.The eighth grade.C.The ninth grade.15.What will the man buy for the girl?A.An MP3 player.B.A computer.C.A calculator.16.How much of his own money will the man pa

7、y?A.$89.B.$99.C.$10.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.What does the boy look like?A.He has red hair.B.He has blue eyes.C.He is wearing a white T-shirt.18.What information can the boy give?A.His name.B.His address.C.His mothers name.19.Where was the boy found?A.In the book section.B.In the toy section. C.In the c

8、lothing section.20.What does the speaker want the boys mother to do?A.Come back to the store.B.Finish her shopping.C.Pick up the boy.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。ABananas belong to the most popular and most eaten fruits in the world. They were first re

9、cognized as an edible fruit in the Southeastern part of Asia as far back as 5000 BCE and they were first grown in tropical India and Southeast Asia, from where they were brought to all parts of the world. However, the banana is in danger of becoming extinct. Scientists have found that a virus has be

10、en attacking Cavendish bananas, the most widely-eaten banana, in Asia and Australia for some years. At the moment there is no way to fight off the disease. Because bananas are grown in plantations（种植园）, where a disease can attack all of the bananas of the same kind. It spreads through infected plant

11、s, soil and water.The new virus is similar to the Panama disease（黄叶病）which wiped out certain types of bananas in the 1800s. The disease attacked the banana plant and killed it off completely. Scientists fear that the new virus called Tropical Race 4, a mutation（突变）of the Panama disease, will eventua

12、lly spread to Latin America, where most of the worlds bananas are produced. It has already destroyed whole plantations in south-east Asia and northern Australia.Although Tropical Race 4 has been around for some decades, it has spread more quickly in the past few years. At present, food experts are t

13、rying to contain the disease and stop it from spreading to other continents. Millions of people around the world rely on the banana as a source of food. About 12% of the worlds banana production of over 140 million tons are exported.21.The underlined word “edible” in the first paragraph means .A.bea

14、utiful in sightB.delicious to tasteC.unsuitable for use as foodD.safe to eat and not poisonous22.It can be inferred from the passage that .A.the disease can spread through the airB.the Panama disease is not infectious at allC.food experts are doing research to fight off the disease D.the virus attac

15、king bananas will be killed very soon23.Which section of a newspaper is the passage most probably taken from?A.Entertainment. B.Culture. C.Science. D.Sports. BThe first step to taking care of yourself and reduce stress is to make sure that your environment is in order. Seeing your house in a mess ca

16、n affect your mood and make your personal space a place you want to escape from. Here are some things you should consider cleaning from your home:Old magazines and booksGet rid of old magazines and books you have lying around and no chance to read again. Find places where you can donate to such as c

17、hild care centers, doctors offices, nursing homes, and libraries. If theres an article that really speaks to you, scan a digital image of it and keep it in your computer. Receipts（收据、发票）, bills and documentsThrow away receipts for items that you arent planning on returning. If youre cautious about t

18、hrowing away receipts, you can make a digital copy of them with a basic scanner.ClothesUse the two-year-rule for clothes-get rid of clothes that you havent worn in two years. Sell them to a second-hand store or donate them to the needy.Medicine and vitaminsTake a look at your medicine closet and cle

19、ar out drugs that have expired, medicine that has sat on your shelf for too long, or ones that you no longer use. Check to see what the proper disposal methods are for the medication.JewelryGo through your jewelry and deal with the broken jewelry and make plans to sell ones that you dont wear. For f

20、ine jewelry, look up appraisers（鉴定者）from the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers. Once you have a quoted price, shop around at auction houses, pawnshops（典当铺）, and jewelers to see if you can find a better deal.Some souvenirsMany organizing experts advise throwing away souvenirs like cards and

21、gifts you dont use. I agree, but I think you can keep some of them by perhaps creating some sort of poster with old cards or designating a small shoe box for souvenirs. Decide to throw away anything that cant fit into the box.24.This passage gives some advice on how to .A.make your place in orderB.t

22、hrow away all the unwanted thingsC.donate the unwanted thingsD.recycle the unwanted things25.The underlined word “expired” in Paragraph 5 means “ ”.A.existedB.begun to be takenC.become uselessD.stayed long26.According to the passage, can be donated.A.old magazines and clothesB.old books and jewelryC

23、.old souvenirs and documentsD.receipts and medicine27.From the passage, we can learn that .A.all the unwanted jewelry should be removedB.all the souvenirs cant be throw awayC.the medicine are too expensive to be deservedD.none of the receipts can be got rid ofCI wanted to act since I was six years o

24、ld, after seeing Star Wars, but my goals were more “wear a sweet costume and pretend to be cool” than “be famous.” So the fact that I starred in the sitcom（情景喜剧）iCarly at age 14 and was thrown into teen stardom was both an exciting and unexpected journey.When iCarly first started growing in populari

25、ty back in 2007, my colleagues and I quickly felt the swell in attention. I started getting invited to movie premieres（首映）, designers were sending me clothes, old friends were reaching out, and I could no longer get to a public place without getting asked for a picture or an autograph. It was all pr

26、etty cool. At the time I didnt realize I was losing myself, but I was.Somewhere in 2009, the show hit a really sweet spot in its success and the ratings were huge. iCarly was watched in millions of households on a daily basis, and once I had to be escorted（护送）from a water park with my colleagues bec

27、ause of danger issues caused by the overwhelming crowd of fans.As the show grew in success, so did my desire to get back to a private life. I started feeling like I was always on my guard. It seemed everywhere I went, someone wanted or needed something from me.People had expectations of me. My job w

28、as simple: Do everything anyone around me wanted and smile doing it. There were times when I considered walking away from it all.But I couldnt. For every “negative” thing of fame, they were positives. Being on television made me cooler, made people love me, gave me the ability to do things others co

29、uldnt dream of, and let me get away with more. Whats not good about that?People start in entertainment to make art in the way they know best, and they try to leave their marks on the world. Thats such a pure, hopeful, dreamers goal-were here to entertain, and were lucky to do so.28.The writer wanted

30、 to act when she was very young because .A.she hoped to be famous.B.she was invited to movie premieresC.She wanted to be pretty and pretend to be coolD.the sitcom was so popular29.Which of the following statements is TRUE?A.The writers private life was greatly disturbed because of her popularity.B.T

31、he writer once gave up because of the great pressure from work.C.The writer didnt know whether to go on with her career.D.The writer didnt think it a good thing to be famous.30.What did the writer think of being in the entertainment industry?A.She was tired of it.B.She wanted to run away from it.C.S

32、he felt lucky to be there to entertain people.D.She was there because she was wanted.31.Which is the best title of the passage?A.My Life as A StarB.My Rewards as An ActorC.My Road to SuccessD.My Role in EntertainmentDIs a college education worth the price? This is a question more Americans are askin

33、g as college costs continue rising and the job market remains weak. According to College Board, a private company, attending a four-year college in the USA can cost more than $40,000 a year. Many college people are drowning in student debt. They had to borrow money to finance their education.A recen

34、t study from the Hamilton Project suggests that a college education is worth it, at least in the USA. The study found someone with a 4-year college education earns two times as much as a high school graduate over a lifetime. And for nearly all study programs, an individual with a four year bachelors

35、 degree earns even more than someone with a two-year degree.But not all college majors have a guarantee of good salaries. For example, a chemical engineer can expect to earn double the earnings of a social worker over a lifetime. On average, a finance graduate makes more than a nurse or medical aide

36、, while the nurse makes more than a primary school teacher.Generally, college majors that require skill in mathematics have high lifetime earnings. Graduates in computer science, engineering, and physics have the highest wages. Majors that involve teaching children or counseling（咨询）have the lowest p

37、ay.The study did not explore the earnings of people with masters degrees or doctorates.The Hamilton Project noted that future earnings should not be the only reason for choosing a college major. It says, “Personal enjoyment, engaging in meaningful work, and filling a social need should also enter in

38、to a students decision-making.”Study organizers hope the report will help students make better decisions about higher education. In 69 heir words, “College degrees may not be a guarantee of higher income, but they come closer than just about any other investment one can make.”32.According to the pas

39、sage, which of the following statements is TRUE?A.When choosing a major, students should consider their family income.B.A student with a 4-year college education is sure to earn much more money than one with a 2-year degree.C.The earnings of students with higher degrees are not discussed.D.All colle

40、ge majors dont have better earnings.33.The study intends to .A.help students choose suitable subjects in the college.B.persuade high school students to receive higher educationC.show that a college education is worth the priceD.make high school students aware of their decisions about higher educatio

41、n34.What can we infer from the passage?A.A student from a low-income family cant go to college.B.Students are more likely to major in computer science because of the high wage.C.The nurse has the lowest income among all the majors.D.Students should take many factors into consideration when choosing

42、a major.35.The passage mainly talks about .A.whether it is worthwhile to go to collegeB.how to choose a major at collegeC.whether it is necessary to go to collegeD.how to guarantee good salaries in the future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。 Do you want to say goodbye to

43、 bad habits? This following steps may help you a lot. 36 Make a note every time you are driven by bad habits. Write down the time and where you are, as well as how youre feeling. Are you bored, angry, sad? The more you understand the why behind your habit, the more control youll have over it. 37 Do

44、you see any patterns in your journal? Do you always bite your nails before a test? Are you more likely to eat junk food, like chips or candy, when youre doing your homework? If you notice a pattern to your habit,start thinking about ways you can change the pattern. For example, if you bite your nail

45、s when youre stressed, try to find other ways to calm yourself, like taking slow, deep breaths.Replace your bad habit with a good one. Instead of biting your nails or twirling your hair, keep your fingers busy sketching or knitting. If gossip is your problem, challenge yourself to say nice things ab

46、out people. You can replace your new activity with your old one each time. 38 Stay focused. 39 “I will stop biting my nails.” Or “I will stop texting so much.” Make a list of the days of the week, and place a gold star next to each day that you arent driven by your habit. Before you know it, youll h

47、ave a whole page of gold stars!Keep at it. Maybe youve heard the expression “Old habits die hard.” Well, its true! 40 So if you mess up one day, dont beat yourself up over it-but dont give up, either! Finally, youll succeed.Remember, if you put your mind of it, you can do anything-even break that ba

48、d, bad habit! A.Try to find ways to get rid of the bad habits.B.Write down a promise to yourself:C.Pay attention to when your bad habit appears suddenly.D.Keep a journal for a day or two.E.Old habits can never be removed.F.This way youll be one step closer to breaking that bad habit.G.It usually tak

49、es three weeks to month to break a bad habit.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。George and Fred were heading home from school 41 George shouted, “There is a fight! Let us go and see!”“No,” said Fred; “Let us go42 home and not get involved（

50、卷入）in this 43 . We have nothing to do with it, and we may get into trouble.” “You dare not go. What a coward!” said George, and off he ran. Fred went straight home, and in the afternoon went to school, 44 .But George had told all the boys Fred was a coward, and they 45 Fred a great deal.Fred had lea

51、rnt, 46 , that true courage is shown most in 47 criticism（批评，指责）when it is not deserved, and that he should be 48 of nothing but doing wrong.A week 49 , George was swimming with some classmates, and got out of his 50 . He struggled in the river, and shouted for help, but all 51 . The boys who had ca

52、lled Fred a coward, 52 the water as fast as they could, but they did not even try to help George.George was quickly 53 , when Fred threw off his clothes, and jumped into the water. He 54 George just as he was sinking the last time. By great effort, Fred 55 his life to bring George to the 56 , and th

53、us saved his life. George and his fellows were 57 at what they called Fred. They 58 from the bottle of their heart that he had more59 than any of them.The story reminds us that we should never be afraid to do good, but always60 to do evil.41.A.whenB.as C.whileD.since42.A.firstlyB.separatelyC.quietly

54、D.slowly43.A.debateB.quarrelC.campaignD.war44.A.in timeB.as usualC.in angerD.with delight45.A.laughed atB.discussed withC.appealed toD.talked about46.A.stillB.howeverC.thereforeD.yet47.A.bearingB.ignoringC.avoidingD.receiving48.A.awareB.interestedC.carefulD.afraid49.A.agoB.laterC.beforeD.earlier50.A

55、.heightB.widthC.depthD.length51.A. without success B. in desperation C. without hope D. in fear52.A. got rid ofgot rid ofB. got close togot close toC. got out ofgot out ofD. got down togot down to53.A.dyingB.sinkingC.screamingD.diving54.A.reachedB.touchedC.gotD.saw55.A.lostB.abandonedC.tookD.risked56.A.fieldB.shoreC.coastD.beach57.A.angryB.delightedC.astonishedD.ashamed58.A.showedB.suggestedC.admittedD.convince59.A.courageB.knowledgeC.willD.attempt60.A.promiseB.int