高二英語期中試卷

1、2014-2015 學(xué)年度第二學(xué)期期中考試高二英語出卷人：郭靜 審核人：劉嚴(yán)嚴(yán)第I卷第一部分 聽力（共兩節(jié)，滿分30分）第一節(jié)（共5小題；每小題1.5分，滿分7.5分）聽下面5段對話。每段對話后有一個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)，并標(biāo)在試卷的相應(yīng)位置。聽完每段對話后，你都有10稱鐘的時間來回答有關(guān)小題如閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。1. What will the woman probably do next?A. Call the police. B. Go on sleeping. C. Talk to the neighbors.2. Where are the

2、speakers?A. On a plane. B. At the customs. C. At a police station.3. What are the speakers doing?A. Shopping. B. Ordering food. C. Celebrating a birthday.4. Where is the book the woman is looking for?A. On the sofa. B. On the chair. C. On the table.5. How much change does the man give the woman?A 9

3、B.9.50. C.10.第二節(jié)（共15小題；每小題15分，滿分225分） 聽下面5段對話或獨(dú)白。每段對話或獨(dú)白后有幾個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)，并標(biāo)在試卷的相應(yīng)位置。聽每段對話或獨(dú)白前，你將有時間閱讀各個小題，每小題5秒鐘；聽完后，各小題將給出5秒鐘的作答時間。每段對話或獨(dú)白讀兩遍。 聽第6段材料，回答第6至7題。6. Whats wrong with Lily?A. She is sick. B. She feels cold. C. She gets cold7. How is Tailor going to the hospital?A. On foot. B

4、. By bike. C. By bus聽第7段材料，回答第8 、9題。8. What is the most attractive in the film?A. Its sound. B. Its music. C. Its picture.9. When was the film most likely to begin?A. After 6:00pm. B. Before 6:00pm. C. At 6:00pm聽第 8段材料,回答第 10至 12題。10. Why did Bob take a Chinese course?A. Because he liked Chinese ver

5、y much. B. Because he planned to go to China. C. Because he wanted to study Chinese culture.11. Where was Jenny going?A. To China. B. To Japan. C. To Egypt.12. Why couldnt Jenny go on her holiday trip right away?A. Because she didnt have enough money. B. Because she should learn the language first.C

6、. Because she wanted to see her friends.聽第 9段材料,回答第 13至 16題。13. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Doctor and patient. B. Seller and buyer. C. Boss and employee.14. What size did the woman want?A. A size 28. B. A size 38. C. A size 48.15. What color sweater did the woman b

7、uy in the end?A. A gray sweater. B. A green sweater. C. A black sweater.16. What do you think of the woman?A. She was rude. B. She was clever. C. She was forgetful.聽第10段材料，回答第17至20題。17. What is the island of Manhattan like?A. A very large island. B.A very small island. C. A long and narrow island.18

8、. Whats the population of New York City?A. Over seven million. B. Over six million. C. Over seven billion.19. Where do a great many black Americans live?A. In Manhattan. B. In Harlem. C. In Chinatown.20. What is the height of the tallest building in New York City?A.50 meters. B.110.25 meters. C.411.

9、75 meters.第二部分閱讀理解 （共兩節(jié)，滿分60分）第一節(jié) （共15小題;每小題2分，滿分30分） 閱讀下列短文 ，從每題所給的四個選項(xiàng) （A 、B 、C 和 D ）中 ，選出最佳選項(xiàng) 。 AThe most important use of drifting (漂流) bottles is to find ocean currents. When the position and direction of currents are known, ships can use the forward movement of a current or stay away from curr

10、ents that would carry them off their course. Benjamin Franklin was one of the first to use bottles in the study of currents. He wondered why British mall ships needed a week or two longer than U.S. ships needed in order to cross the Atlantic Ocean. Franklin thought the Gulf Stream (墨西哥灣流) might expl

11、ain this difference.Franklin talked with captains of U.S. ships. He found that they knew each turn of the Gulf Stream. They used the current in every possible way. From his talks with the captains. Franklin made his first map of the Gulf Stream. Then he checked his map by using sealed (密封的) bottles.

12、 The map that he finally made is still used, with only a few changes, today.21. Why are drifting bottles used?A. To determine the position of a ship. B. To find the direction of a current.C. To predict the direction of a ship. D. To carry message across the ocean.22. What led Franklin to talk with U

13、.S. captains?A. U.S. ships were longer than British ones.B. British ships could sail the Atlantic faster than British ones.C. U.S. ships could sail the Atlantic faster than U.S. ones.D. U.S captains knew more about maps.23. What did Franklin make after his talks with U.S. captains?A. A map of the Gu

14、lf Stream. B. A map of the Atlantic Ocean.C. A map of ocean currents. D. A map of his first voyage.24. The underlined word current in the first paragraph means _.A. a stream of water B. a course of eventsC. the flow of electricity D. the situation of the present timeBCan trees talk? Yes, but not in

15、words. Scientists have reason to believe that trees do communicate (交際) with each other. Not long ago, researchers learned some surprising things. First a willow tree attacked in the woods by caterpillars (毛蟲) changed the chemistry of its leaves and made them taste so terrible that they got tired of

16、 the leaves and stopped eating them. Then even more astonishing, the tree sent out a special smell-a signal (信號) causing its neighbors to change the chemistry of their own leaves and make them less tasty.Communication, of course, doesnt need to be in words. We can talk to each other by smiling, rais

17、ing our shoulders and moving our hands. We know that birds and animals use a whole vocabulary of songs, sounds, and movements. Bees dance their signals, flying in certain patterns that tell other bees where to find nectar (花蜜) for honey. So why shouldnt trees have ways of sending message?25. It can

18、be concluded from the passage that caterpillars do not feed on leaves that _.A. are lying on the ground B. have an unpleasant tasteC. bees dont like D. have an unfamiliar shape26. The willow tree described in the passage protected itself by _.A. growing more branches B. communicating with birds and

19、beesC. changing its leaf chemistry D. shaking caterpillars off27. According to the passage, the willow tree was able to communicate with other trees by _.A. waving its branches B. giving off a special smellC. dropping its leaves D. changing the color of its trunk28. The author believes that the inci

20、dent described in the passage _.A. cannot be taken seriously B. should no longer be permittedC. must be checked more thoroughly D. seems completely reasonableCIn the atmosphere, carbon dioxide allows the suns rays to enter but prevents the heat from escaping. According to a weather experts predictio

21、n, the atmosphere will be warmer in the year 2050 than it is today, if man continues to burn fuels at the present rate. If this warming up took place, the ice caps in the poles would begin to melt, thus raising sea level several meters and severely flooding coastal cities. Also, the increase in atmo

22、spheric temperature would lead to great changes in the climate of the northern hemisphere.In the past, concern about a man-made warming of the earth has concentrated on the Arctic because the Antarctic is much colder and has a much thicker ice sheet. But the weather experts are now paying more atten

23、tion to West Antarctic, which may be affected by only a few degrees of warming, in other words, by a warming on the scale that will possibly take place in the next fifty years from the burning of fuels. Satellite pictures show that large areas of Antarctic ice are already disappearing. The evidence

24、suggests that a warming has taken place. This fits the theory that carbon dioxide warms the earth.However, most of the fuel is burnt in the northern part of the earth, where temperatures seem to be falling. Scientists conclude, therefore, that up to now natural influences on the weather have exceede

25、d those caused by man. The question is: Which natural cause has most effect on the weather?One possibility is the behavior of the sun. Astronomers at one research station have studied the hot spots and “cold” spots, that is, the relatively less hot spots, on the sun. This seems to have a greater eff

26、ect on the distribution of the earths atmospheric pressure, and consequently on wind circulation（循環(huán)）.The sun is also variable（可變的） over a long term. Its heat output（輸出）goes up and down in cycles. The latest trend being downward is on the way. But that is only a imagination.29. The carbon dioxide in

27、the atmosphere would_.A. prevent the suns rays from reaching the earths surfaceB. mean a warming up in the Arctic C. account for great changes in the climateD. raise the temperature of the earths surface30. The article was written to explain_ .A. the greenhouse effect B. the solar effects on the ear

28、thC. the solar weather D. the causes affecting weather31. Although the fuel is greater in the northern part, temperatures there seem to be falling. This is_.A. mainly because the carbon dioxide is risingB. possibly because the ice caps in the poles are meltingC. due to the effect of the earths clima

29、teD. partly due to the activity of the sun32. What does the underlined word exceeded mean?A. To be the same as. B. To be slower than.C. To be better than. D. To be bigger than.DWhen I was young, I had an old neighbor named Dr. Gibbs. He didnt look like any doctor Id ever known. He never shouted at u

30、s for playing in his yard. I remembered him as a neighbor who was nicer than anyone else in the neighborhood.When Dr. Gibbs was happy, he was planting trees. And his lifes goal was to make it a forest.Dr. Gibbs had some interesting theories about planting. He talked about trees that werent watered w

31、ould grow deep roots in search of water. So he never watered his trees. He planted an oak (橡樹) and, instead of watering it every morning, he beat it with the rolled-up newspaper. I asked him why he did that, and he said it was to get the trees attention.Dr. Gibbs died a couple of years. Every now an

32、d again, I walk by his house and look at the trees that he planted twenty-five years ago. Theyre very strong now.I planted a couple of trees a few years later. I watered them regularly and took good care of them. Whenever a cold wind blows, they shake their leaves and branches.The funny thing about

33、those trees of Dr. Gibbs was that difficulty seemed to help them in ways comfort and ease never could.33. What was Dr. Gibbs life goal?A. To build a forest.B. To save more lives.C. To make a lot of money. D. To study plants.34. One of Dr. Gibbs theories about planting was that _.A. he often talked t

34、o the trees B. he kicked the trees heavilyC. he never watered the trees D. he buried the leaves around the roots35. What does the writer mainly want to tell us? A. Trees are not as weak as we think. B. We should listen to others advice.C. Difficulty is necessary for growth D. Planting trees is good

35、for the environment.第二節(jié)（共5小題；每小題2分，滿分10 分） 根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。(36)_You probably think you will never be a top student. This is not necessarily so, however. Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to. Heres how:Plan your time carefully. When planning your work, you

36、 should make a list of things that you have to do. After making this list, you should make a schedule of your time. First your time for eating , sleeping, dressing, etc. Then decide a good, regular time for studying. (37)_ A weekly schedule may not solve all your problems, but it will force you real

37、ize what is happening to your time. Find a good place to study. Look around the house for a good study area. Keep this space, which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room, free of everything but study materials. No games, radios, or television. When you sit down to study, concentrate on the s

38、ubject. Make good use of your time in class. (38)_Listening carefully in class means less work later. Taking notes will help you remember what the teacher says.Study regularly. When you get home from school, go over your notes, review the important points that your teacher is going to discuss the ne

39、xt day, read that material. (39)_If you do these things regularly, the material will become more meaningful, and youll remember it longer. Develop a good attitude towards tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. They help you remember your new knowledge. The wor

40、ld wont end if you dont pass a test, so dont be over worried.(40)_ You will probably discover many others after you have tried these. A. There are other methods that might help you with your studying. B. Dont forget to set aside enough time for entertainment. C. Take advantage of class time to liste

41、n to everything the teacher says. D. No one can become a top student unless he or she works hard. E. Maybe you are an average student. F. Make full use of class time to take notes of what the teacher says in class. G. This will help you understand the next class.第三部分英語知識運(yùn)用（共兩節(jié)，滿分55分）第一節(jié)完形填空（共20小題；每小

42、題1.5分，滿分30分） 閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的四個選項(xiàng)（A、B、C和D）中，選出可以填人空白處的最佳選項(xiàng). Magic of Smile(微笑的魅力)Smiling is the most desirable human behavior. We tend to overlook the power of smiling,41can work out many wonders and miracles.In my spare time in the States, I loved to take a walk around the small community where I l

43、ived. 42I met on the way, they always gave me a friendly greeting accompanied (伴隨) with a nice smile as soon as our eyes had 43. Spontaneously(本能的, 自動的), I smiled back. This kind of smiling exchange represented the most 44 part of my jogging experience in the States.When it comes to doing business,

44、my 45is I love to see my customers smile. If a customer smiles when he sees you, it means he feels comfortable 46with you. More importantly, it means he makes money. If he can make money, I get the business rolling.On a personal note, my daughters giggle is just like 47, which warms my inside the sa

45、me way48 the sun warms my body. It can49away any clouds and unpleasant feelings. 50I see her photo, her giggle 51around my ears. The little reserved and controlled smile of my wife,52, reflects the beauty of a matured and well-learnt woman. It is so 53 in my eyes. It can sometimes really turn me on.

46、Julia Roberts54is nothing but roaring like earthquake or volcano. It can overtake men and women alike. Americans may 55in many other ways, but they all agree that Julia is Americas sweetheart. Nobody can 56her laughter plays a very good part in her acting. Once I tried some candy in a store, the own

47、er asked me how sweet the candy is, I said sweeter than Julia Robert. Both of us 57into a kind of Julias laughter.Yes, laughter is something we can not do without. Otherwise, our life would be too gloomy.Smiling does not belong to human alone. Once I stayed at an American home58he had a little doggy

48、 by the name of Mini. Mini is a lovely pet. Every time, we came home, she jumped up and down and insisted59giving me some lipping. When I held her gently and asked her to give me a little smile, she just 60her mouth and half closed her eyes, looking like every inch of smiling. That left a deep impre

49、ssion on me.What I love Los Angles most is not only it is the place where it has sunshine most days in a year but also where most people smile!41. A. whose B. which C. that D. whether42. A. What B. Whom C. WhoD. Whoever43. A. contacted B. touched C. changed D. connected44. A. enjoyable B. painful C.

50、 honest D. angry45. A. method B. hobby C. motto D. belief46. A. dealing B. dealt C. deal D. to dealing47. A. fresh air B. weather C. sunlightD. moon48. A. through B. like C. as D. as if49. A. put B. give C. get D. clear50. A. Whatever B. Whenever C. Wherever D. However51. A. appears B. cries C. adds

51、 D. echoes52. A. however B. further C. then D. but53. A. little B. profound C. much D. beautiful54. A. cry B. laughter C. sound D. acting55. A. differ B. changeC. realize D. quarrel56. A. hate B. think C. deny D. refuse57. A. developed B. burst C. divided D. roared58. A. if B. while C. and D. as wel

52、l as59. A. for B. with C. to D. on60. A. widened B. opened C. closed D. cleaned第II卷注意事項(xiàng)：用0.5 毫米黑色筆跡的簽字筆將答案寫在答題卡上。寫在本試卷上無效。第二節(jié)（共10小題；每小題1.5分，滿分15分） 閱讀下面材料，在空白處填入適當(dāng)?shù)膬?nèi)容（不多于3個單詞）或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。 Although English is not as old as Chinese, 61 is spoken by many people around the world every day. English speake

53、rs are always making new words and we should be able to know where most words come from. Sometimes, 62 , no one may really know where a word comes from. Did you ever think about why hamburgers are called hamburgers, 63 （especial）when they are not made of ham? About a hundred years ago, some men went to America 64 Europe. They came from a big city in Germany called Hamburg. They did not speak good