1、平山中学2016年秋季高二年级期中考试英语科试卷（时间：120分钟； 满分：150分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（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. How will the speakers go home? A. On foot. B. By subway. C. By bus.2. What are the speakers going to do next?A. Have
2、a class. B. Attend a meeting. C. Drink some coffee.3. Where is the magazine now?A. Beside a computer. B. On a table. C. In front of a television.4. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A dress. B. A party. C. The womans mother.|5.What does the man mean?A. Its too far to go to Paris. B. Its
3、a waste of time travelling to Paris. C. He supports the woman in travelling to Paris.第二节（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 sport did Paul play?A. Basketball. B. Football.
4、 C. Golf.7.Who showed little interest in the sports afternoon?A. Anne. B. Tom. C. Susan.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8.What will the speakers do tomorrow？A. Study with other students. B. Visit Mrs. Green. C. Take an exam.9.Where are the speakers now?A. In a library. B. In a classroom. C. In a lab.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题
5、。10.Whats the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Teacher and student. B. Salesman and customer. C. Father and daughter.11.When does the bookshop close on weekends？A. At 5:00 p.m. B. At 7:15 p.m. C. At 9:30 p.m.12. What can the woman get for free if she buys a dictionary?A. A diary. B.
6、 A poster. C. A magazine.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.How much did the mans family pay to visit the museum?A. 15.50. B. 10. C. 6.14. What do we know about the museum?A. The visiting time is short. B. The fourth floor is about science. C. The transportation is convenient.15. What was the man most interested i
7、n?A. Science. B. Medicine. C. Art. 16. When is the museum closed?A. On Sunday. B. On Tuesday. C. On Monday.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Who was the first in the middle ages(中世纪) to encourage experimenting?A. Galileo. B. Roger Bacon. C. Aristotle. 18. How many years earlier did Roger Bacon live before Galil
8、eo?A. More than 300 years. B. About 200 years. C. About 100 years.19. Where did Galileo do his experiment?A. In France. B. In Italy. C. In England. 20. What is the main purpose of this talk? A. To introduce the development of modern science. B. To show the importance of scientific experiment. C. To
9、list the discoveries by some great scientists.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）阅读下列段文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将项涂黑。 A One day I got into a taxi and we took off for the airport.We were driving in the right way when suddenly a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front o
10、f us. My taxi driver had to stop the car at once, and missed the other car by just inches! The driver of the other car started shouting at us. My taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy, and I mean, he was really friendly. So I asked, “Why did you just do that? This guy almost destroyed your ca
11、r and sent us to the hospital!” This is when my taxi driver taught me what I now call, “The Law of the Garbage Truck”He explained that many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage, full of anger. As their garbage gets more, they need a place to dump it and sometimes theyll du
12、mp it on you. Dont take it seriously. Just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on. Dont take their garbage and pass it to other people at work, at home, or on the streets.The bottom line is that successful people do not let garbage trucks take over their day. Life is too short to wake up in the mo
13、rning with regrets, so love the people who treat you right and pray for the ones who dont.21. Which of the following best describe the taxi drivers character?. A.Honest B Shy C Brave D Open-minded 22. According to the passage, who is probably like a garbage truck? A. a man with disabilities B. a cle
14、aner collecting rubbish everyday C. a man with lots of anger and disappointment D. a driver fond of driving fast 23.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A.The author was driven to the airport on that day. B. The driver of the black car was very friendly. C.The black car hit the t
15、axi. D.The taxi driver was not good at driving24. The best title for this passage may be _. A. A Car Accident B.The Law of the Garbage Truck C. An Angry Driver D. Enjoy your life B Your school asked parents about the social development in children in the last Parents Meeting. Here are some opinions.
16、 Read following information and answer the questions.25The underlined word, “enhance”, can be replaced by _. A. spendB. improveC. expect D. handle26The underlined word, “it”, refers to _. A. social development B. a very early age C. ball game D. failure27What kind of activities may be supported by t
17、he third parent for his/her children? A. Playing basketball with friends. B. Playing computer games. C. Holding parties at home. D. Watching TV alone. C “If you want to see something well, reach out and touch it!”That may seem a strange thing to sayBut touching things can help you to see them better
18、Your eyes can tell you that a glass ball is roundBut by holding it in your hands, you can feel how smooth and cool the ball isYou can feel how heavy the glass isWhen you feel all these about the ball, you really see itWith your skin, you can feel betterFor example, your fingers can tell the differen
19、ce between two coins in your pocketsYou can feel a little drop of water on the back of your hand, tooYou can even feel sounds against your skinHave you ever wanted to know why some people like very loud music? They must like to feel the sounds of musicAll children soon learn what “Dont touch!” means
20、They hear it oftenYet most of us keep on touching things as we grow upIn shops, we often have to touch things before we buy themThe bottoms of our feet can feel things, tooYou know this when you walk on warm sand, cool grass or a hard floorAll feel different under your feet There are ways of learnin
21、g to see well by feelingOne way is to close your eyes and try to feel everything that is touching your skinFeel the shoes on your feet, the clothes on your body, the air on your skinMost museums are just for lookingBut today some museums have some things to touchTheir signs say, “Do touch!” There yo
22、u can feel everything on show28. By touching things _ A. you will have a strange feeling B you will learn how to reach out C. you can see things better D. you can tell what colors they are29. Which of the following can be the best title of the story? A. Touching by Feeling. B. To See or to Feel C. T
23、o See BetterFeel D. Ways of Feeling30. When people buy things in shops, they often _ A. try them on first B. put their right hand on them C. just have a look D. feel and touch them31. Today some museums have some things to touch so that visitors can _. A. understand how to make the things B. know mo
24、re about the things C. feel the value of the things D. have a special feeling about them DLevi Strauss, who was born in 1830 and went to the USA at the age of 17, sat in the saloon and drank his beer slowly. He began to think. Business was not good. Nobody wanted to buy anything. He thought about th
25、e canvas and the pots and pans on the wagon. Then he remembered the hole in Hanks trousers. Suddenly, he had an idea “pants”, he jumped up and shouted, “Everyone needs pants.” He hurried to a tailor and gave him all his canvas.“I want you to make pants with this canvas,” he said. “Can you do that?”“
26、Yes, of course,” said the tailor, “What name is it?”“Strauss, Levi Strauss.”It was the beginning of jeans. Now more than a hundred years later, people wear jeans all over the world and everyone knows the name of Levi Strauss. In the 1860s, farmers, rail-road workers, cowboys and miners helped to dev
27、elop the new land. Life was hard. They worked for long hours in all kinds of weather. They wore trousers made by Levi Strauss. They were the first people to wear jeans in America.Jeans first came to Europe with the American soldiers during World War II. Soon, workers in Europe were wearing them. Wor
28、kers liked them: they were cheap, hardwearing and practical. They were not popular with young people generally until the late 1950s and early 1960s.It came suddenly. It started in America and it crossed the Atlantic quickly. It was a new kind of music, a new kind of dance. Rockn Roll. The king of Ro
29、ckn Roll was Elvis Presley. Teenagers loved him. At home he wore a T shirt, an old leather jacket and blue jeans, so more and more teenagers began to wear jeans. They liked them tight.32.Levi Strauss went to the USA in _ A. 1830 B. 1847 C. 1850 D. 185833. Which of the following is the right order in
30、 jeans spreading?a. More and more teenagers began to wear jeans.b. More than a hundred years later people wear jeans all over the world.c. Farmers, railroad workers, cowboys and miners started to wear jeans.d. Soon, workers in Europe were wearing jeans.e. Not until the late 1950s and early 1960s wer
31、e jeans popular with young people.f. Levi Strauss had jeans made at 17.A. f,c,d,b,e,a B. c,d,f,e,a,b C. a,c,d,e,b,f D. f,c,d,e,a,b34. Jeans became popular among the teenagers because _.A. they were cheap, hardwearing and practicalB. they are good.C. their idol（偶像） liked wearing themD. they came out
32、like a new kind of musicordance35. The best title for the passage can be _.A. Levi Strauss, First Man to Invent JeansB. The Best TrousersJeansC. How Jeans Comes Out And SpreadsD. Reasons for JeansSpreading 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。 With the summer holiday just ar
33、ound the corner, it seems like everybody is busy planning their vacations. Here are some tips that can help you enjoy your holiday without emptying your pocket:Travel off-seasonGo to your desired destination while the demand is low and take advantage of huge discounts. During the peak season, the ho
34、tel and flight prices increase quickly, and youll likely to spend more of your vacation time standing in line due to the rush of tourists. 36 37_Websites can help you find discount hotel rooms. Look for places that do not charge extra for children if they use the existing bedding. Stay with the loca
35、ls. If you and your family are going to stay for a longer period, renting a small apartment is a good choice.Eat like a localWhy eat at big chain restaurants when you can experience something new? 38 During your family trip, try new food where the locals eat. This will not just save money, but also
36、provide you with a new and different experience. For smaller meals and snacks, avoid restaurants and try street food or other takeout.Dont hesitate to bargainTourist-heavy places are known for overcharging for just about everything. Clothes, travel goodies, souvenirs, etc. are very expensive at thes
37、e places. 39 Bargain hard to get the best price.Choose local transportation40 .Instead, take buses, railways or subways, which are always cheaper. If you are planning to stay for a while, you can consider renting a car. Hiring a car is much easier than carrying your bags everywhere if you are moving
38、 around a lot.A. Save on hotels.B. Surf the Internet while traveling.C. Therefore, avoid buying anything there.D. So its best to find out when the off-season starts.E. For this reason, you shouldnt feel ashamed to ask for bargains.F. Planning your meals is another way to reduce your travel costs.G.
39、As a tourist, avoid taking taxis whenever possible, since they are expensive. 第三部分：语言知识运用（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。Last year, my friend and I went to a nearby town to attend a wedding. After thereception(招待会), we were _41_ for a bus to go
40、back home. It was nine oclock at night, and although many buses _42_ , none stopped.We waited for one hour and were getting _43_. We couldnt stay there for all the _44_ because it was a weekday, and we both needed to _45_ the next day. It was almost 10 p. m. when a family who had _46_ the same weddi
41、ng passed by in their car. Probably _47_ that we were waiting for some _48_ of transport, they stopped and gave us a lift.I was _49_ by their kindness, and I expressed my feeling of being _50_ to them.When we reached our town, the family _51_ us at the nearest place where we could catch a shared tax
42、i to get back to the place where we had _52_ our bike. On the _53_, a man stopped the taxi. The _54_ saw his clothes and asked him whether he had money to pay the _55_ .The man _56_ his head and said, No. When hearing this, the driver _57_ to take him. I remembered my own experience a few minutes ea
43、rlier, and I told the driver to _58_ him to sit with us and I would pay his fare.What a(n) _59_ chance to pass on the familys act of kindness! That night, I felt a lightness in my heart, and I went to sleep _60_, filled with joy about what I had done. I hope this kindness can continue all over the w
44、orld with your help!41A. visiting B. expecting C. waiting D. guessing42A. emptied B. gathered C. promised D. passed43A. hopeless B. embarrassed C. asleep D. dangerous44A. noon B. morning C. night D. afternoon45A. appear B. stay C. rest D. work46A. joined B. attended C. held D. observed47A. hoping B.
45、 realizing C. remembering D. insisting48A. ways B. changes C. idea D. choices49A. surprised B. terrified C. beaten D. moved50A. stressful B. kind C. thankful D. lucky51A. stopped B. dropped C. threw D. helped52A. parked B. repaired C. bought D. changed53A. average B. increase C. run D. way54A. passe
46、nger B. driver C. owner D. policeman55A. price B. dinner C. fare D. visit56A. shook B. nodded C. raised D. hid57A. offered B. refused C. ordered D. planned58A. advise B. forbid C. encourage D. allow59A. immediate B. terrible C. lucky D. funny60A. sadly B. nervously C. happily D. curiously第二节(共10小题;每
47、小题1.5分,满分15分)阅读下面材料,在空白处填入恰当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。 Nowadays, more and more schools in China have rules making students wear school uniforms to school. A lot of Chinese students complain about_ 61 (wear) their school uniforms every day. But do American students get 62 (annoy) about their uniforms, too
48、? American high schools usually have a dress code(衣着标准), 63 is about requirements for students dressing. Boys at school must wear clean jackets every day. Girls are 64 (lucky) than boys, for they have more flexible 65 (choose) than boys. They can either dress similarly to the boys 66 wear a dress. I
49、n general, it takes a student 10-15 minutes every morning 67 (dress) up for class. As students do in China, plenty of American students also have their complaints about school uniforms. What if students really dislike the dress code and want to get rid of it? Instead of getting punished, 68 (actual)
50、 therere ways to do that. At my school, dress down tickets 69 (sell) on school days. If students are willing to buy a ticket, they dont need to wear school uniforms the following day. I have a strong 70 (believe) that one day Chinese students can buy these tickets, too. 第四部分：写作(共两节，满分35分)第一节：短文改错（共1
51、0小题；每小题1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。修改:在错的词下划一横线,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。Dear Mary, I receive your E-mail yesterday. Dont worry about me. Im getting on well in my r
52、esearch work in the lab. But to my greatly surprise you say you will give up learn English. The reason is because you have not done well in it recently and you have lost interests. Im afraid I cant agree with you. I know it is difficulty to learn English,which is widely used in the world today. It w
53、ill be important tool in our future work. Beside, it is becoming more and more important in our daily life. If you study hard, you will be successful. Do remember that where there is a will, there is a way. Im looking forward to hearing a good news from you.第二节书面表达(满分25分)假设你是李华，在一所中学读书。最近收到美国中学生Alex
54、 Nelson的来信。他两个月前访问过你校，听说有个“六艺俱乐部（Liuyi Club）的学生社团。希望进一步了解有关情况。请根据以下要点，给他写一封信，介绍俱乐部的情况。1 成立时间：20152 六艺：是由中国传统的文化艺术组成的，如书法、音乐、绘画等3 俱乐部目的：传播中国文化、交友4 经常组织的活动：中国书法、绘画竞赛和免费中国书法课程l学生社团：Student society 中国书法：Chinese calligraphy注意：1词数100左右； 2可以适当增减细节，以使行文连贯3开头语已为你写好Dear Nelson,_ _平山中学2016年秋季高二年级期中考试英语科答案1-5 A
55、CBAC 6-10 CACAB 11-15 ABACB 16-20 CBABB21-24 DCAB 25-27BAA 28-31 CCDB 32-35 BDCC36D 37A 38F 39E 40G41C 42D 43A 44C 45D 46B 47B 48A 49D 50C 51B 52A 53D 54B 55C 56A 57B 58D 59A 60C61wearing 62annoyed 63which 64luckier 65choices66or 67to dress 68actually 69are sold 70belief改错1.receive 改为 received 2 in
56、改为 with 3 greatly 改为 great4 learn改为learning 5. because 改为 that 6. interests 改为interest 7 difficulty 改为difficult 8. be后加 a 9 Beside改为 Besides 10. a去掉书面表达：I was so p1eased to hear from you and am writing to tel1 you something about Liuyi Club. Founded in 2015, Liuyi Club is a student society on Chines
57、e traditional culture, especially the Chinese calligraphy. “Luiyi” means “the six arts”, a general term referring to a variety of the traditional Chinese arts.Since 2010, Liuyi Club has organized various activities aiming at promoting traditional Chinese arts. Some of the regularly held events inclu
58、de Chinese calligraphy and paining competition, free Chinese calligraphy courses for students in the school, lectures on Chinese culture and traditions.Liuyi Club is a place for students from different classes to make friends who have common interests in the Chinese arts. Through various activities, members enjoy rich opportunities to improve communication and teamwork abilities.
