湖南省娄底市2014-2015学年高二英语上学期期末考试试题

1、PAGE PAGE - 10 -湖南省娄底市2014-2015学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题PART ONE LISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A （1.5 15 = 22.5）Directions: In this section, youll hear 6 conversations between 2 speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by 3 choices marked A, B and C. Listen c

2、arefully and then choose the best answer for each question. You will hear each conversation TWICE.Conversation 11. What seems to be the mans problem? A. He has a backache. B. He has a sleeping problem. C. He has a headache. 2. What will the man do next? A. Go to hospital. B. Wait for his turn. C. Go

3、 home for a rest.Conversation 23. What kind of place would the man prefer? A. Somewhere near the water. B. A quiet and comfortable place.C. Somewhere with plenty of sightseeing. 4. How can the man get more information according to the woman? A. Surf the internet. B. Call a travel agent. C. Read a tr

4、avel book.Conversation 35. What does the girl want to do?A. See a film. B. Watch a play. C. Go to a concert.6. How much money does she need? A. 18 dollars. B. 36 dollars. C. 54 dollars.Conversation 47. Whats the mans room number?A. 543. B. 513. C. 523. 8. How will the man pay?A. By credit card. B. B

5、y cash. C. By check.9. What do we know about the man?A. He will stay there for five days. B. He will check out on Saturday.C. He will go to his room all by himself. Conversation 510. Where did the woman buy the dress?A. In a shop. B. In a department store. C. In a supermarket.11. Why doesnt she go t

6、o the Lost and Found Department?A. Because she might find the dress later.B. Because she is bored of questions and forms.C. Because its too far away.12. What is she going to do next? A. Go home. B. Report to the police. C. Buy another birthday gift. Conversation 613. Where does the conversation prob

7、ably take place?A. In a classroom. B. In an office. C. On the phone.14. What will the mans wife learn?A. Art. B. Computers. C. Car driving.15. When will the mans wife have her class?A. On Mondays. B. On Tuesdays. C. On Fridays. SECTION B （1.55 = 7.5） Directions: In this section, you11 hear a short p

8、assage. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS. Youll hear the short passage TWICE.Facing a Video CameraItemsThe first timeThe second timePlace At home In the 16 Event My 17 was shooting the video camera

9、 when we were celebrating my sisters 18 . We felt very happy. Our 19 was operating the video camera and we had to talk about our articles as if we were reading news 20 . It was funny and we were quite nervous. PART TWO LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGESECTION A（115 = 15）Directions: Beneath each of the following se

10、ntences there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. 21. Did you watch the program Voice of China on Friday night? It was wonderful.I wish I had, but I _ for the mid-term examination then. A. would prepare B. prepared C. had prepared D. was preparing22.

11、Would you be so kind as to tell me _ of the five policemen will be sent to Hong Kong? A. whatever B. which C. what D. who23. _ their teacher coming, the pupils pretended to be reading aloud. A. To see B. Seeing C. Having seen D. Seen24. No one in the department but Tom and I _ that the director is g

12、oing to resign.A. knows B. am to know C. know D. have known25. Wang Ling is always the first one _ at school in our class. A. to arrive B. arriving C. arrives D. who arrive 26. The question is _ we will have our sports meet next week.A. that B. if C. when D. whether27. The majority of the people, _,

13、 are against human cloning. A. including some scientists B. some scientists included C. included some scientists D. Both A and B28. Large quantities of natural resources _ in 100 years or so. A. will use up B. have been used up C. will be used up D. had been used up 29. Nowhere _ the book mentioned

14、in your text message here, my dear. You see, this is too little a town. A. I can buy B. can I buy C. cant I buy D. can I not buy30. Ive made some good friends with several of those students in my school _ I met in the crosstalk show last month. A. who B. where C. when D. which31. Johnny, you _ play

15、with the knife. You _ hurt yourself. A. wont; cant B. mustnt; may C. shouldnt; must D. cant; should32. _ yourself at the end of the meeting if you have different opinions. A. To express B. Expressing C. Express D. Expressed33. Hes posted the letter, _ he? A. isnt B. doesnt C. hasnt D. wasnt34. The l

16、ittle boy wont go to sleep _ his mother tells him a bedtime story.A. or B. but C. whether D. unless 35. It was in this house _ the villagers held the secret meeting. A. where B. in which C. that D. when SECTION B （1.512 = 18）Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or

17、 phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Waiting for the airplane to take off, I was happy to get a seat by myself. Just then, an air hostess came up to me and asked, “Would you mind 36 your seat? A couple would like to sit together.” The o

18、nly available(有空的)seat was next to a girl with her arms in casts(石膏绷带), a black-and-blue face, and a sad expression. “I am not going to sit there,” I thought immediately. But a soft voice spoke, “She needs help.” Finally, I 37 to move to that seat.The girl smiled at me as I sat down. She was named K

19、athy. She had been in a car accident and now was on her way for 38 .When the snack and juice arrived, it did not take me long to 39 that Kathy would not be able to 40 herself. I considered 41 to feed her but hesitated, as it seemed too 42 to offer a service to a complete 43 . But then I realized tha

20、t Kathys need was more 44 than my discomfort. I offered to help her eat, and although she was uncomfortable to accept at first, she did as I expected. We became closer and closer in a short period of time. By the end of the five-hour trip, my heart 45 , and the 46 was really better spent than if I h

21、ad just sat by myself.I was very glad I had sat next to Kathy and fed her. Love and care sometimes flow beyond human borders and remove the fears that keep us 47 . When we offer to serve a stranger, we grow to live in a more rewarding world. （287 words）36. A. losingB. changingC. takingD. buying37. A

22、. decidedB. wantedC. regrettedD. promised38. A. businessB. travelC. pleasureD. treatment39. A. rememberB. sayC. realizeD. recognize40. A. eatB. feedC. chooseD. support41. A. offeringB. needingC. stoppingD. trying42. A. farB. impoliteC. closeD. fast43. A. girlB. neighborC. passengerD. stranger44. A.

23、unusualB. directC. importantD. shameful45. A. had warmedB. had jumpedC. had brokenD. had cheered46. A. lifeB. money C. timeD. energy47. A. upsetB. independentC. silentD. separate SECTION C （1.58 = 12）Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with ONLY ONE WORD that best fit

24、s the context.The first time I went to New York, I was very excited. My friend met me at the airport and took me to a hotel. Since he had to work, he promised to see me 48 next day and left. After a short rest, I went to a restaurant near the hotel to get something to eat. 49 I couldnt speak English

25、, I couldnt tell the waiter 50 I wanted. I felt very upset and started to make some gestures, 51 the waiter just couldnt understand me. Finally, I ordered the same thing the man 52 the next table was eating. After dinner, I started 53 walk along Broadway until I came to Time Square with its movie th

26、eatres and huge crowds 54 people. I didnt feel a bit tired so I continued to walk. When I returned to the hotel, I couldnt sleep. I lay awake all the night, thinking about the days experience. I decided 55 I had to learn to speak English. （165 words） PART THREE READING COMPREHENSION （215 = 30）Direct

27、ions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.ADo you love holidays but hate gaining weight

28、? You are not alone. Holidays are times for celebrating. Many people are worried about their weight. With proper planning, though, it is possible to keep normal weight during the holidays. The idea is to enjoy the holidays but not to eat too much. You dont have to turn away from the foods that you e

29、njoy.Here are some tips for preventing weight gain and maintaining physical fitness:Dont skip meals. Before you leave home, have a small, low-fat meal or snack(零食). This may help to avoid getting too excited before delicious foods.Control the amount of food. Use a small plate that may encourage you

30、to “load up (载满)”. You should be most comfortable eating an amount of food about the size of your fist (拳头). Begin with soup and fruit or vegetables. Fill up beforehand on water-based soup and raw fruit or vegetables, or drink a large glass of water before you eat to help you to feel full.Avoid high

31、-fat foods. Dishes that look oily or creamy(奶油的)may have large amount of fat. Choose lean meat(瘦肉). Fill your plate with salad and green vegetables. Use lemon juice instead of creamy food. Stick to physical activity. Dont let exercise take a break during the holidays. A 20-minute walk helps to burn

32、off extra calories.（238 words）56. Which of the following statements is WRONG according to the passage?A. You should never eat delicious foods.B. Drinking some water or soup before eating helps you to eat less. C. Holidays are happy days but they may bring you weight problems. D. Physical exercise ca

33、n reduce the chance of putting on weight.57. Which of the following can NOT help people to lose weight according to the passage?A. Eating lean meat. B. Creamy food.C. Eating raw fruit or vegetables. D. Physical exercise.58. Many people cant control their weight during the holidays mainly because the

34、y _.A. cant help eating too much B. take part in too many partiesC. enjoy delicious foods sometimes D. cant help turning away from foods.59. If the passage appeared in a newspaper, which section is the most suitable one?A. Holidays and Festivals section B. Health and Fitness sectionC. Fashion sectio

35、n D. Student Times Club section60. What is the best title of the passage?A. How to avoid holiday feasting. B. Dos and donts for keeping slim and fit.C. How to avoid weight gain over holidays. D. Wonderful holidays, boring experiences.BIn choosing a friend, one should be very careful. A good friend c

36、an help you study. You can have fun together and make each other happy. Sometimes you will meet fair weather friends. They will be with you as long as you have money or luck, but when you are down, they will run away. How do I know when I have found a good friend? I look for certain qualities of cha

37、racter, especially understanding, honesty and reliability .Above all else, I look for understanding in a friend. A good friend tries to understand how another person is feeling. He is not quick to judge. Instead, he tries to learn from others. He puts himself in the other persons place and he tries

38、to think of ways to be helpful. He is also a good listener.At the same time, however, a good friend is honest. He does not look for faults in others. He notices their good points. In short, a friend will try to understand me and accept me.Another quality of a friend is reliability. I can always depe

39、nd on a good friend. If he tells me he will meet me somewhere at a certain time, I can be sure that he will be there. If I need a favour, he will do his best to help me. If I am in trouble, he will not run away from me.There is a fourth quality that makes a friend special. A special friend is someon

40、e with whom we can have fun. We would enjoy our lives, and we would enjoy our friendship. That is why I especially like friends who are fun to be with. A good friend likes the same things I like. We share experience and learn from each other. A good friend has a good sense of humour, too. He likes t

41、o laugh with me. That is how we share in the joy of being friends. And I know that he is looking for the same quality in me.When I meet someone who is reliable, honest and understanding, I know Im lucky that Ive found a friend! （358 words）61. What does the underlined word “reliability”(Para.4) mean

42、in Chinese?A. 说谎 B. 勇敢 C. 胆小 D. 可靠62. According to the author, the most important quality in choosing a friend is _. A. understanding B. honesty C. reliability D. a sense of humour63. If you have fair weather friends, _.A. they will give you all that they have when you need helpB. you will be refuse

43、d when you get into troubleC. you will become richD. you can be sure that you get real friends64. Good friends need to _.A. always point out each others mistakes B. be helped with moneyC. understand each others feelings D. have money or luck65. This passage mainly discusses _.A. the qualities of a f

44、riend B. where to choose friendsC. how to get along with friends D. the importance of having a friendCButterflies(蝴蝶) are some of the most fascinating (迷人的) and beautiful insects in the world. Adult butterflies will live about two to four weeks. They use their senses of sight, touch, hearing, smell

45、and taste to survive in the world, find food and mates, lay eggs in a proper place, migrate (迁移) and avoid hungry enemies.Butterflies have large compound eyes (复眼), which allow them to see in all directions without turning their heads. Like most insects, butterflies are very near-sighted, so they ar

46、e more attracted to many flowers. Butterflies do not “see” colors such as red, green and yellow, but they can sense sunlight, which shows the direction in which the sun is shining, as well as ultraviolet light (紫外线), which is present on many flowers and guides butterflies to find honey sources.Butte

47、rflies have a very well-developed sense of smell, but it is not in their nose, since they dont have one. Sense receptors (感受器) are in their antennae (触角), feet and many other parts of the body. They can help butterflies find their favorite flower honey, food and mates.Butterflies feet have sense org

48、ans that can taste the sugar in flower honey, letting the butterflies know if something is good to eat or not. Some females also carefully choose host plants by tasting to find proper places to lay their eggs. Adult butterflies feed their babies using a long tube. Butterflies force blood into the tu

49、be to straighten it out, allowing them to feed. Butterflies get all their food from this tube.Butterflies dont have ears. Instead they “hear” sounds through their wings by sensing changes in sound vibrations (振动).Butterflies may possess senses we havent known about till today, because their body str

50、ucture (结构) is very different and difficult to understand, when observed through our own human senses. （325 words）66. What can we learn from the second paragraph? A. Butterflies have good eyesight.B. Butterflies can see in all directions and dont need to turn heads.C. Butterflies are sensitive (敏感的)

51、to bright colors including red and yellow.D. Butterflies cannot sense the ultraviolet light.67. How do butterflies hear sounds? A. Using their feet to sense the vibration of thingsB. Using their ears to listen directly C. Using their wings to sense the sound vibrationsD. Using their antennae to judg

52、e the sound68. Why do female adult butterflies carefully choose the host plants?A. To find high-qualified honey. B. To have a good place for living.C. To make it easier for them to hide from the enemies.D. To find a proper place for their eggs.69. What does the last paragraph imply?A. Theres a long

53、way to understand butterflies well B. Butterflies give great help to human beingsC. Butterflies are the most beautiful insects in the world D. Butterflies possess more senses than humans70. The text mainly focuses on _.A. butterflies living habits B. butterflies beautyC. butterflies daily activities

54、 D. butterflies sensesPART FOUR WRITINGSECTION A （1 x 10 = 10）Directions: Read the following passage. Complete the diagram / Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information for the passage.Write NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS for each answer.Frederick M. Hess is the director of education policy study at

55、the American Enterprise Institute, which is a nonprofit organization that does research on many public topics. He says that a long summer vacation doesnt make sense in todays world. Can American students afford to take a summer vacation? In a summer vacation, millions of children spend valuable time

56、 sending messages, watching TV, playing video games and doing shopping in the mall. They will also be putting their academic futures at risk.Summer vacation once made sense in the past when you didnt need an education to get a good job. But now things have changed. For todays students, academic skil

57、ls are important to students future success, but such skills are affected in the summer time. Many other countries dont give children an American style summer vacation. They offer no more than seven consecutive (连续的) weeks of vacation. Most American school districts offer up to thirteen weeks. To co

58、mpete in the global marketplace, Americans must be prepared to go up against international competitors.Summer vacation also causes challenges for todays families. In the 1960s, more than 60% of families had a stayathome Mum. Now, two thirds of American children live in households where every adult w

59、orks. For these families, summer vacation can be more a burden than a break. Someone must watch the kids.But the biggest problem may be how summer vacation hurts academic achievement. Researchers have found that disadvantaged students lose ground in the summer time.Any good suggestion? Yes. A longer

60、 school year does not have to be an invitation to hard boring work. Rather, it should allow time-pressed teachers to conduct richer and more imaginative lessons. Students would have more time to devote to sports, music and the arts. To conclude, a long summer vacation can be a great thing. But in th