2015-2016學年高二上學期期中考試英語試題-Word版含答案

1、精選優(yōu)質(zhì)文檔-傾情為你奉上天水一中2015-2016學年第一學期高二期中考試試卷英 語命題： 胡 蘭 劉 娜 審核： 楊 平注意事項：1. 本試卷分第I卷（選擇題）和第II卷（非選擇題）兩部分。2. 答題前，考生務(wù)必將自己的姓名、考號填涂在答題卡相應(yīng)的位置。3. 全部答案在答題卡上完成，答在本試卷上無效。4. 考試結(jié)束后，將答題卡交回。第I卷（選擇題）第一部分 閱讀部分(共2節(jié)，滿分30分)第一節(jié) 閱讀理解(共10小題；每小題2分，滿分20分)閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C和D選項中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。 AThe bees have been busy.Theres

2、been lots to do.We are throwing a party becauseALICE IS TURNING 2!Come bug out with us,Saturday, JULY 4TH12 TO 1:30The PavilionMississippi Museum of NaturalScience2148 Riverside Drive, JacksonRegrets to the Queen Beeat 601-555-4111A1. The card above is .A. a ticket B. a postcard C. an invitation D.

3、an advertisement 2. The party is for .A. a birthday B. a queenC. bee watching D. the national day3. According to the card, if you are unable to go, you can .A. return the cardB. visit the MuseumC. ignore the messageD. contact Alices mother BWhen I was growing up in America, I was ashamed of my mothe

4、rs Chinese English. Because of her English, she was often treated unfairly. People in department stores, at banks, and at restaurants did not take her seriously, did not give her good service,pretended not to understand her,or even acted as if they did not hear her. My mother has realized the limita

5、tions of her English as well. When I was fifteen, she used to have me call people on phone to pretend I was her. I was forced to ask for information or even to yell at people who had been rude to her. One time I had to call her stockbroker (股票經(jīng)紀人).I said in an adolescent voice that was not very conv

6、incing, “This is Mrs.Tan.” And my mother was standing beside me,whispering loudly, “Why he dont send me check already two weeks ago.”And then, in perfect English I said, “Im getting rather concerned.You agreed to send the check two weeks ago, but it hasnt arrived.” Then she talked more loudly. “What

7、 he want? I come to New York tell him front of his boss.” And so I turned to the stockbroker again, “I cant tolerate any more excuse. If I dont receive the check immediately, I am going to have to speak to your manager when I am in New York next week.” The next week we ended up in New York. While I

8、was sitting there red-faced, my mother, the real Mrs.Tan, was shouting to his boss in her broken English. When I was a teenager, my mothers broken English embarrassed me. But now, I see it differently. To me, my mothers English is perfectly clear, perfectly natural. It is my mother tongue. Her langu

9、age, as I hear it, is vivid, direct, and full of observation and wisdom. It was the language that helped shape the way I saw things, expressed ideas, and made sense of the world.4.Why was the authors mother poorly served?A. She was unable to speak good English.B. She was often misunderstood.C. She w

10、as not clearly heard.D. She was not very polite.5.What does the author think of her mothers English now?A. It confuses her.B. It embarrasses her.C. It helps her understand the world.D. It helps her tolerate rude people.6.We can infer from the passage that Chinese English . .A. is clear and natural t

11、o non-native speakersB. is vivid and direct to non-native speakersC. has a very bad reputation in AmericaD. may bring inconvenience in AmericaCWhat should you think about when trying to find your career? You are probably better at some school subjects than others. These may show strengths that you c

12、an use in your work. A boy who is good at mathematics can use that in an engineering career. A girl who spells well and likes English maybe good at office work. So it is important to know the subjects you do well in at school. On the other hand, you may not have any specially strong subjects but you

13、r records show a general satisfactory standard. Although not all subjects can be used directly in a job, they may have indirect value. A knowledge of history is not required for most jobs but if history is one of your good subjects you will have learned to remember facts and details. This is an abil

14、ity that can be useful in many jobs. Your school may have taught you skills, such as typing or technical drawing, which you can use in your work.You may be good at metalwork or cookery and look for a job where you can improve these skills. If you have had a part-time job on Saturdays or in the summe

15、r, think what you gained from it. If nothing else, you may have learned how to get to work on time, to follow instructions and to get on with older workers. You may have learned to give correct change in a shop, for example. Just as important, you may become interested in a particular industry or ca

16、reer you see from the inside in a part-time job.Facing your weak points is also part of knowing yourself. You may be all thumbs when you handle tools; perhaps you are a poor speller or cannot add up a column of figures. It is better to face any weakness than to pretend they do not exist. Your school

17、 record, for instance, may not be too good, yet it is an important part of your background.You should not ignore it but instead recognize that you will have a chance of a fresh start at work.7. What is the passage mainly about?A. The importance of working hard at school.B. Choosing a career accordin

18、g to ones strengths.C. How to face ones weakness.D. The value of school work.8. The writer thinks that a students part-time job is probably_.A. a good way to find out his weak pointsB. one of the best ways of earning extra moneyC. of great use for his work in the futureD. a waste of time he could ha

19、ve spent on study9. From the passage we learn that if a students school performance is not good, he _.A. should pay more attention to learning skills and developing abilitiesB. will be regretful about his bad resultsC. may also do well in his future workD. should restart his study at school10. The u

20、nderlined phrase “be all thumbs” (in Para.3) probably means “_”. A. be clumsy at doing thingsB. be skillful in doing thingsC. be not interested in certain thingsD. be easily bored in doing things第2節(jié) 閱讀填空（共5小題；每小題2分，滿分10分）根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該選項涂黑。選項中有兩項為多余選項。Have you fallen into a pa

21、ttern of sleeping poorly? 11 Getting a good night sleep is very important to your physical and emotional health. Here are some simple actions and choices you can make right now to help you sleep better at night.1. Avoid coffee, smoke, and alcohol. If you want coffee in the afternoon or evening, drin

22、k less. An alcohol drink, especially more than one, will not help you sleep better. A drink may, or may not, help you fall asleep, but alcohol causes you to sleep poorly and be unable to sleep all night, 12 2. Dont overeat, but dont go to bed hungry. If you arent tired of milk, try a small glass of

23、warm milk or a piece of mild cheese in the evening. A small piece of chicken or other protein may also work well before bed. 13 3. 14 It can help you avoid lacking water and is generally good for your health. However, avoid water and other fluids for the last two hours before bedtime to reduce your

24、need to go to the bathroom during the night.4. Make your bedroom as quietly as you can. 15 Consider using earplugs(耳塞) if your bedroom is noisy. Some people find that the white noise from a fan, as well as the air flow, helps them sleep better. Others find soft music or natural sounds like waves or

25、bird songs to be relaxing and contribute to sleep. If you use music to help you fall asleep, you may find that you get better rest later in the night if you set the music to turn off after an hour. A. Drink enough water early in the day. B. If you have a clock that ticks loudly, replace it. C. If yo

26、u drink too much water, you will feel bad.D. Dont have your stomach empty before going to bed. E. Are you concerned that you may not sleep well tonight?F. Are you always worried about what you eat in the evening? G. Cigarettes are always an unhealthy habit, especially in the evening. 第二部分 完形填空(共20小題

27、；每小題1分，滿分20分)閱讀下面短文，從各題所給的A、B、C和D項中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。One day I was in a parking lot when a sincere man came to me asking for help with directions. He had a printout of Google maps from the airport to a 16 on the main street, but couldnt 17 it. He clearly didnt have a phone, so after confirming his

28、 written directions, I mapped it on my 18 and showed him exactly where he needed to go. He mentioned that he had 19 going there, but there was no such street number and he couldnt locate his hotel. I 20 it again for him, he thanked me with a big 21 , shook my hand, and took off. I got into my car an

29、d he got into his, and we 22 ways. As I drove to the next store and went in, I found something wasnt right about the 23 so I Googled again and 24 that he was looking for the right 25 but in a city a half hour away! Unfortunately it had been several minutes, and in the peak rush hour time, the 26 of

30、finding him was slim to none. But I decided to give it a 27 and took off in that direction. I had barely 28 what his car looked like, and was just about to 29 . I parked my car and was 30 what else I could do when the man drove right by and 31 over into a nearby parking spot, still 32 about where he

31、 was. When I pulled in next to him, he couldnt believe it. “ 33 did you find me? ” he asked. “ Im not sure, but I 34 that you are in the wrong city! ” I showed him the right directions, and after more smiles, laughs and a handshake, we parted ways again. Probably well never 35 again, but that makes

32、it all the more sweet.16. A. hotel B. bank C. school D. store17. A. reach B. find C. catch D.check 18. A. car B. phone C. computer D. map19. A. failed B. succeeded C. stopped D.tried20. A. explained B. provided C. confirmed D. reminded21. A. voice B. surprise C. smile D. praise22. A. drove B. passed

33、 C. lost D. parted23. A. direction B. conduction C. solution D. transportation24. A. decided B. expected C. forgot D. realized25. A. message B. number C. address D. condition26. A. chance B. time C. courage D. idea27. A. try B. hand C. look D. speed28. A. guessed B. pointed C. cared D. noticed29. A.

34、 set out B. give in C. put off D. give up30. A. remembering B. considering C. believing D. concluding31. A. left B. rushed C. headed D. pulled32. A. worried B. confused C. excited D. crazy33. A. How B. Why C. Where D. When 34. A. made up B. took in C. figured out D. kept off35. A. move B. recognize

35、C. know D. meet 第II卷（非選擇題）注意事項：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。第三部分 語法填空(共10小題；每小題1分，滿分10分)閱讀下面短文，根據(jù)上下文在空白處填上恰當?shù)脑~，或使用括號中的詞的正確形式填空。A woman looking at her smartphone while walking across a railway crossing in Nanjing 36 (have) a close knock on Oct.21. She was so 37 (absorb) in her smartphone that she

36、 didnt see a train approaching until it brushed past her, 38 (throw) her to the ground. This should serve 39 a warning that people should be aware of their surroundings, especially 40 crossing roads. 41 (luck), the woman survived a brush with death, but the incident forced the driver 42 (stop) the t

37、rain. An 18-minte delay followed the incident, 43 led to a break in the running of other trains on the route.Smartphone 44 (addicted) has spread like an infectious disease. Its evident that it will do great harm to society. Whats even 45 (bad), some addicts become impatient with relatives and friend

38、s.Some people blame the smartphone for the tragedy, yet in fact peoples weakening self-control and self-descipline are to blame. 第四部分 課文填空（共15小題；每小題1分，滿分15分）(一)The largest organ of our body is skin, which acts as a 46 against disease, posions and so on. It has 47 functions. But when your skin gets b

39、urnt, it can be very serious. So it is very important to know first aid for burns.However, if youve got burns, first, 48 clothing using scissors if necessary 49 it is stuck to the burn. For second degree burns, keep cloths cool by putting them back in a basin of cold water, 50 them out and placing t

40、hem on the burned area over and over 51 for about an hour. Next, dry the burnt area 52 , then cover the burned area with a dry, clean 53 without sticking to the skin, and hold it in 54 with tape. If youve got second or third degree burns, its 55 to get the victim to the doctor or hospital at once.（二

41、）To be a good listener, there are many things to do. For example, you need to be 56 about covering the story. Only if you have a good 57 for a story, can you 58 all information that you need. Besides, listening is also important. You have to listen for detailed facts, 59 you have to prepare the next

42、 question 60 on what the person says.第五部分 寫作（共2節(jié)；滿分25分）第一節(jié) 短文改錯(共10小題；每小題1分，滿分10分)文中共有10處語言錯誤。每處錯誤僅涉及一個單詞的增加、刪除或修改。增加：在缺詞處加一個漏字符號()，并在其下面寫出該加的詞。刪除：把多余的詞用斜線()劃掉。修改：在錯的詞下劃一橫線，并在該詞下面寫出修改后的詞。注意：1. 每處錯誤及其修改均僅限一詞； 2. 只允許修改10處，多者(從第11處起)不計分。In my view, the Internet is helpful. It is known to all, the Inter

43、net is playing important part in our daily life. On the Internet, we can read news home and abroad and got as much informations as we can. We can also attend to the net school and read many books. We can even do shopping online.Besides, your ability to operate the computer can be improved great. So

44、we should not be addicted to the Internet, or well get our life and study destroying. In addition, we should keep off the harm websites. Anyhow, this doesnt prevent the Internet from becoming our friend. 第二節(jié) 書面表達（滿分15分）某英文雜志社正在舉辦以“Fancy yourself as an interviewer”為主題的征文活動，請你以“A Famous Chinese I Would Like to Interview”為題，寫一篇英文短文。內(nèi)容包括：1. 采訪的對象; 2. 采訪的原因; 3. 想提的問題。注意： 1. 詞數(shù)120左右; 2. 可以適當增加細節(jié)，以使行文連貫; 3. 短文中不能出現(xiàn)與本人相關(guān)的信息; 4. 短文的標題已給出，不計入總詞數(shù)。 A Famous Chinese I Would Like to Interview 天水一中2015-2016學年第一學期高二期中考試試題答案第I卷 選擇題第一部分 閱讀部分(