1、舒城中学20162017学年度第一学期期中考试高二英语 满分：150分 时间：120分钟命题 审题 第I卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的、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.Whats the woman going to do this evening?A. Go to a movie.B. Go to a concert.C. Study in the library.2.How will the man go to the offi
2、ce?A. By train.B. By taxi.C. on foot.3.Whats the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Classmates.B. Workmates.C. Friends.4.Whats the woman doing?A. Ordering some food. B. Selling some food. C. Cooking some food.5.How much does the man have to borrow?A. 3 dollars and 15cents.B. 6 dollars
3、 and 15 cents.C. 2dollars and 50cents.第二节听下面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、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。听下面一段对话,回答第6至7两个小题。6.Whenis the man free?A. In the eveningB. In the morningC. in the afternoon.7.What does the man do?A. A servant.B. A cleaner.C
4、. An electrician.听下面一段对话，回答第8至9两个小题。8.Where are the two speakers planning to meet?A. At the bookstoreB. At the toy store. C. In the music shop.9.Where is the woman now?A. in a flowershopB. in an internet bar. C.in a bakery.听下面一段对话，回答第10至12三个小题。10.What does the man want to do?A. Book a ticket. B. Ord
5、er a taxi. C. Reserve a room.11.When does the plane take off?A. At 9:45am.B. At 11:30 am. C. At 11:30 pm.12.What is the mans phone number?A. 7372-9232B. 7322-9232C.7372-9322.听下面一段对话，回答第13至16四个小题。13.What did the man do after he graduated from senior school?A. He went to college. B. He took a job. C.
6、He opened a company.14.How many people are there at the college.A. 500B. 550 C. 60015.Which club will the woman probably join?A. The Table Tennis Club. B. The Volleyball Club. C. The Film Club.16.Who is the man probably?A. A first-year student. B. A second-year student. C. A third-year student.听下面一段
7、独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。17.Where can people see Hamlet?A. In the concert hall. B. In the main theater. C. In the smaller theater.18.Who is the author of The Wild Duck?A. Beethoven.B. ShakespeareC. Ibsen.19.Where should you go if you want to read some books?A. the sixth floor B. The second floor C. the four
8、th floor.20.When will the concert finish?A. At 10:30.B. At 11:15.C. At 11:30.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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。APlan to get to the airport at least an hour early, or two during holidays and other busy times; this willreduce the stress of the
9、flight. If all goes well, you will have time to relax, shop for last-minute items, orhave a meal before the flight.Flight Delays(延误)Find out why your flight is delayed. Call the free call numbers. Find out if other airlines are experiencing similar delays. If you believe the delay is due to somethin
10、g other than weather or air traffic problems, thenmention your suspicion (怀疑) and ask the airline worker to book you on the next available flight, either on the same air-line or a competing one. This is called Rule 240, and all airlines are required to do it. Flight Cancellations(取消) If your flight
11、is called off, then make a reservation(预订)on the next flight to your destination. Usually, air-line workers will try to book everyone on their next flight. Often they will put you on a competitors next flight only if you request it. If on-time arrival is important to you, when you check flights thro
12、ugh our reservation system you can vary your choices based on their on-time arrival records. Be sure to also check theweather conditions, as they often affect flight schedules.舒中高二期中英语 第1页 (共8页)舒中高二期中英语 第2页 (共8页)21. A person goes to the airport ahead of time mainly to _.A. buy what he wants in the a
13、irport B. have a good rest in the airplane C. get on the airplane immediately D. reduce the pressure of the flight 22. If a person calls Rule 240, he wants to _.A. complain about the flight serviceB. make sure the time for the next planeC. know if other flights delays happen D. change for the ticket
14、 to the next flight 23. What would be the best title for the passage?A. Unpleasant travels B. flights bringing us troublesC. Airport travel tips D. travel by airBIt happened to me recently. I was telling someone how much I had enjoyed reading Barack Obamas Dreams From My Father and how it had change
15、d my views of our President. A friend I was talking to agreed with me that it was, in his words, “a brilliantly （精彩地）written book”. However, he then went on to talk about Mr. Obama in a way which suggested he had no idea of his background at all. I sensed that I was talking to a book liar. And it se
16、ems that my friend is not the only one. Approximately two thirds of people have lied about reading a book which they havent. In the World Book Days “Report on Guilty Secrets”, Dreams From My Father is at number 9. The report lists ten books, and various authors, which people have lied about reading,
17、 and as Im not one to lie too often (Id hate to be caught out), Ill admit here and now that I havent read the entire top ten. But I am pleased to say that, unlike 42 percent of people, I have read the book at number one, George Orwells 1984. I think its really brilliant. The World Book Day report al
18、so has some other interesting information in it. It says that many people lie about having read Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Fyodor Dostoevsky (I havent read him, but havent lied about it either) and Herman Melville. Asked why they lied, the most common reason was to “impress” someone they were spe
19、aking to. This could be tricky if the conversation became more indepth! But when asked which authors they actually enjoy, people named J. K. Rowling, John Grisham, Sophie Kinsella (ah, the big sellers, in other words). Forty-two percent of people asked admitted they turned to the back of the book to
20、 read the end before finishing the story (Ill come clean: I do this and am astonished that 58 percent said they had never done so). 24. How did the author find his friend a book liar? A. By judging his manner of speaking. B. By looking into his background. C. By mentioning a famous name. D. By discu
21、ssing the book itself. 25. Which of the following is a “guilty secret” according to the World Book Day report? A. Charles Dickens is very low on the top-ten list. B. 42% of people pretended to have read 1984. C. The author admitted having read 9 books. D. Dreams From My Father is hardly read. 26. By
22、 lying about reading, a person hopes to. A. control the conversation B. appear knowledgeable C. learn about the book D. make more friends 27. What is the authors attitude to 58% of readers? A. Favorable. B. Uncaring C. Doubtful D. FriendlyC We were on the way from Hutchinson to Chicago for a short s
23、pring break. For many years I had wanted to take my family on the train. We all had been to Chicago four years ago, and the kids loved it. Chicago is one of my favorite cities, too, so the thought struck me again last fall to ride the train to Chicago. Of course, flying would have been faster. But I
24、 dont think flying is easier, especially these days, with all the security and waiting in lines at airports. Though we were tired in the middle of the night, the kids got on the train with theexhilarationof this adventure. “Were moving,” my son William shouted happily with big eyes as the train bega
25、n to pull away from the Hutchinson station. I removed my shoes and lay down to try to finish my nights sleep. The sleeper car would have better enabled that, but the ordinary train seats were not too bad. An airline flight is a more miserable experience for me: not enough room, two hours of pain wit
26、h my knees almost touching my chin, the hard seatback in front cracking my kneecaps (膝盖) with every move of the body planted in front of me. On the train I could almost outstretch all of my 6-foot-2-plus body in the generous legroom. The journey didnt feel at all as long as it was. We all found the
27、train ride a joy. The car ride would have felt every minute of 13 hours. But on the train you are free to walk around, 来源:学+科+网Z+X+X+Ksit in the observation carriage for a while and enjoy the scenery out the windows, have a nice meal in the dining car, read a book, or play a board game.来源:学.科.网Z.X.X
28、.K In short, the train is all about enjoying the trip, which isnt something I do so much when traveling by airline or by car, when the trip seems more of a mission (任务) to get there than an experience to enjoy along the way. Chicago offers much to do for a family. This time, getting there was half t
29、he fun.28. We can learn from the first paragraph that _.Athe kids love the train journeyBthe author thought it was safer by train than by planeCthe author didnt enjoy the long train journeyDChicago is one of the kids favorite cities 舒中高二期中英语 第3页 (共8页)舒中高二期中英语 第4页 (共8页)29. What does the underlined wo
30、rd “exhilaration” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?ATiredness. BRelaxation. CExcitement. DWorry.30. In the third paragraph, an airline flight experience is mentioned to show _.Aa train ride is more comfortable Ba train ride is too longCan airline flight is miserable Dan airline flight is easier31. Which
31、 of the following words best describes the whole familys feeling about the train journey?AMoved. B. Nervous. C. Disappointed. D. Delighted. DThere are numerous similarities between Muhammad Ali and his 23-year-old daughter Laila. She is the only one of his nine sons and daughters to have the gift th
32、at led to the ring (拳击场). Her fathers great status had nothing to do with Lailas decision to run after a boxing career. She has always been proud of his achievements, but he was never a great man to her - just dad. What attracted her to take up boxing was the unusual sight of two women in the ring o
33、n the television screen when she was about to watch a Mike Tyson fight five years ago. She was very excited and said to herself, “I can do that.” Lailas father would prefer her not to take up the dangerous sport. Johnny McClain, her husband and manager (former boxer himself) feels the same way. Even
34、 though both the men in her life worry about her, theyre 100 percent supportive. “They dont want me to get hurt,” she says.Long before entering the ring, Laila was a fighter. Being the daughter of an outstanding boxer made her an easy aim for high school kids to see how strong she was. They, not she
35、, failed in the test. For the public, her biggest test took place last summer in the New York State when she took on Jacqui Frazier Lyde, the daughter of Joe Frazier, her fathers most famous opponent (对手) during the 1970s.That fight provided the biggest shotthat womens boxing has received. News repo
36、rters poured in. Some called it “Ali/Frazier Generation II”. No match involving women had ever attracted so much attention. Laila had a narrow victory in the fight. Like it or not, she accepts the fact that she is the face of female boxing. And she hopes that her name and fame will help get the publ
37、ic to take it more seriously. The name Ali has and always will bring her attention. But she is determined to make her own mark on opponents faces as well as in boxing history books. She says, “I want womens boxing to get its due respect.”32.Laila took up boxing because of _.Aher interest in boxing B
38、a Mike Tyson fightCher admiration for her father Dher fathers great status 33.which of the following is Wrong?_.ALailas husband was also a boxer.BLailas husband thinks boxing is a dangerous sportCLaila wants to make contributions to the sport of boxing DBoxing is very dangerous, so Ali doesnt stand
39、by his daughter to be a boxer.34.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 mean?AThat fight proved that Laila was a person of physical power.BLaila became well-knownfor that fight.CThat fight provided people with a good chance to enjoy themselves.DThat fight made female boxing more popular.35
40、. Which of the following can not be used to describeLaila?Agifted Bsharp-minded Cdetermined Dambitious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。选项中的两项为多余选项。This Way to DreamlandDaydreaming means people think about something pleasant, especially when this makes them forget what they should be
41、 doing. Daydreamers are often unaware of whats happening around them. They can seem forgetful and clumsy（笨拙） 36 They annoy us because they seem to be ignoring(忽视) us and missing the important things.But daydreamers are also responsible for some of the greatest ideas and achievements in human history
42、. 37 Can you imagine what kind of world we would have without such ideas and inventions?So how can you come up with brilliant daydreams and avoid falling over tree roots or otherwise looking like a fool?First, understand that some opportunities for daydreaming are better than others. Feeling safe an
43、d relaxed will help you to slip into daydreams. 38 And if you want to improve your chances of having a creative idea while youre daydreaming, try to do it while you are involved in another task preferably something simple, like taking a shower or walking, or even making meaningless drawings.Second，i
44、ts also important to know how to avoid daydreams for those times when you really need to concentrate“Mindfulness”, being focused, is a tool that some people use to avoid falling asleep. 39 Finally, you never know what wonderful idea might come to you while your mind has moved slowly away. 40 Always
45、remember that your best ideas might come when your head is actually in the clouds.A. Having interesting things to think about also helpsB. They look into space and wander by themselvesC. Without daydreaming, we wouldnt have such great things as relativity, Coke or Post-it notesD. At one time, daydre
46、aming was thought to be a cause of some mental illnessesE. It involves slow, calm breathing for self-control that helps people stay concentrated and attentiveF. Daydreams are often very simple and direct, quite unlike sleep dreams, which may be hard to understandG.Therefore, its a good idea to keep
47、a notebook or voice recorder nearby when youre in the daydream zone.第II卷（共40分）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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。舒中高二期中英语 第5页 (共8页)舒中高二期中英语 第6页 (共8页)Its a tradition for Ann Sutton to seek help for one or two families around Chri
48、stmas. The Suttons dinner conversation often turned to local families 41 . This year, the youngest daughter Kate was 42 that Santa Claus would make a special visit 43 a 22-year-old single mother named Ashley. One Sunday, the phone rang. A volunteer from a local organization was calling to say the 44
49、 Ann had requested for Ashley had fallen through. No Santa Claus, no presents, nothing. Ann saw the cheer 45 from her childrens faces at the news. Awfully_46_, Kate ran into her room. Soon, Kate returned with her piggy bank, her face set with 47 . And now she 48 the coins and dollar bills out, one b
50、y one, onto the kitchen table: $3.30. “Mom,” she told Ann, “I know its not much. 49 maybe this will buy a present for the baby.”50 everyone was reaching into pockets and purses. Soon, the money piled up on the kitchen table. The total: $130. The next morning, Ann told her coworkers about her daughte
51、rs51 project. Throughout the day, more coworkers 52 with contributions. Each time a little money came in, Ann called home. And with each 53 from her mother, Kate would scream into the phone and do a little dance of victory. With the story of Kates gift spreading54 Anns office, she received more cont
52、ributions. By the end of the day, the total was now $500plenty of a Christmas for Ashleys family.That evening, Kate went with her mother to 55 the money. They bought plenty of household necessities. They 56 had enough to buy food for a Christmas dinner. On Christmas Eve, Ann 57 through the pouring r
53、ain to where the family lived. When Ashley opened the door, Ann stood under her umbrella and wished the 58 woman a Merry Christmas. Then Ann began to unload the gifts from the car. With so many gifts to take inside, she deserted the umbrella. Ashley joined her in the rain. Soon both women were wet t
54、hrough, and the surprise had turned to something 59 , the kind of 60 that brought them close to tears.41. A. in charge B. in need C. in return D. in turn42. A. excitedB. upsetC. ashamed D. energetic43. A. withB. without C. to D. from 44. A. varietyB. permission C. applicationD. aid 45. A. rise B. sh
55、ow C. changeD. disappear 46. A. hopeless B. helpless C. enthusiastic D. sorry47. A. determination B. peace C. surprise D. puzzle 48. A. separatedB.drewC. dividedD.carried49. A. Or B. And C. But D. So50. A. Gradually B. Finally C. ImmediatelyD. Constantly51. A. nearestB. instantC. laterD. latest52. A
56、. put up B. came outC. set offD. dropped by53. A. greetingB. report C. letterD. gift54. A. beyondB. overC.byD. through55. A. spendB. deliver C. make D. receive56. A. evenB. alwaysC. alreadyD. yet57. A. walked B. drove C. ran D. cycled58. A. astonished B. embarrassedC. anxious D. exhausted59. A. fair
57、erB. heavierC. deeperD. further60. A. sympathy(同情) B. sadness C. anxiety D. joy第II卷第二节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Singles Day falls on November 11th every year in China, 61 is recognized as a day for people who have no girlfriend or boyfriend. Couples and lovers have
58、 Valentines Day in 62 (celebrate) of their love, but how about the singles? There must be a day 63 they can celebrate even without a partner. Thats why people created Singles Day. 64Singles Day, many singles choose to say goodbye to their single life by attending blind date parties, and some people
59、even decide to marry 65 （complete）strangers. 66 for some reason, this day has recently become more of a time for shopping and many shops online will give customers great discount 67 (promote) their goods. More and more people are willing to shop online to get 68 they want, and I am one of them. I ju
60、st cant help buying things 69 I need them or not.Honestly speaking, some of the things that I bought 70(put) aside forever in my closet.第四部分写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节短文改错（共10小题；每小题l分，满分10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号()，并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线()划掉
61、。修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1每处错误及其修改均仅限一词。 2只允许修改10处, 多者(从第11处起)不计分。My mother is expert at raising plants and flowers. We have plants and flowers indoors and outdoors all the years round. Some of our plants were very small several years before, but now they are large and fair beautiful. On top o
62、f our roof there lies a larger glass-enclosed greenhouse. All our friends, come to our house want to see the beautiful world my mother had made for us. Every morning and evening I see my mother taking care her plants like little children. With we children grow up, and my mother can devote more time to her garden. This is the very good way of spending her free time.第二节书面表达（满分25分）我校即将举办艺术节活动，请拟一份英文活动介绍，告知你的美国朋友Tom，方便他前来观摩。内容要点：1. 时间：12月25-29日；2. 活动以迎新年师生书画展开始，以元旦晚会结束。3.元旦晚会是艺术节的最大看点，包括师生歌舞，乐器演奏等。舒中高二期中英语 第7页 (共8页)
