1、银川九中20152016学年度第二学期期中考试试卷高二年级英语试卷（本试卷满分150分） 命题人：姜燕燕 （注：班级、姓名、学号、座位号一律写在装订线以外规定的地方，卷面不得出现任何标记）第卷第一部分 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. Why does the woman come to talk with the man? A. To take a test
2、. B. To get a job. C. To buy things.2. What can we learn from the conversation? A. The woman prefers going out. B. The woman will make the decision. C. The man would rather stay at home.3. Where does the woman want to go? A. The zoo. B. The traffic light. C. A shopping center.4. What does the man th
3、ink of the lecture? A. It was interesting. B. It was far beyond his understanding.C. It was long but easy to understand. 5. What does the woman probably look like in the picture?A. She looks thinner. B. She looks fatter. C. She looks taller.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。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C
4、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至8题。6. Whats the most probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Lovers. B. Classmates. C. Colleagues.7. What do we know about the woman?A. She is slimmer than last year.B. She is slightly fatter than
5、 last year.C. She likes the red dress very much.8. How often does the woman plan to go to the gym? A. Every day. B. Every two days. C. Every week.听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。9. How many lost bags did the man receive yesterday? A. 38. B. 28. C. 24.10. What do we know about the womans bag?A. Its small. B. It has
6、a zip.(拉链) C. It has a pocket on the front.11. Whats in the womans bag?A. A toy. B. A pet. C. Some books.听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。12. Why does the woman warn the man to eat up the food? A. Because he used to leave food unfinished. B. Because he is particular about food. C. Because there is a new rule on din
7、ing in the school.13. What does the man think of the new rule?A. He thinks highly of it. B. He doesnt take it seriously. C. He looks down upon it.14. Whats the punishment for those who often waste food? A. Cleaning up the canteen. B. Cleaning up the bowls and plates. C. Cleaning up the tables and ch
8、airs.听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。15. Which film does Sally want to watch on Tuesday? A. Shrek. B. Harry Potter. C. High School Musical.16. Why couldnt Sally come to watch the film on Saturday afternoon? A. Her sister doesnt like that film. B. She has to attend a birthday party.C. She will have lunch with her f
9、riends.17. When will Daring& Grace : Teen Detectives be on? A. At 8:30 pm. B. At 6:30 pm. C. At 4:30 pm.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. What can be found on the announcement board in the local stores? A. Some funny stories. B. Some service information C. Some entertainment news.19. What does it require to loo
10、k for a job according to the passage? A. Knowing what kind of work you want to do B. Knowing what job pays the most C. Knowing what kind of job is easy20. What can be inferred from the passage? A. Companies often put job information in local shops B. Susan W. Miller is good at helping people in choo
11、sing their career. C. California Career Service mainly serves university students.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。AHave you ever intended to be fully absorbed in your work but found yourself distracted (走神) by e-mail, the Internet and other
12、 things throughout the day? According to the survey made by a famous university in the USA, most people have the experience.“People often lose their concentration when they are bored, of course, but also when they are engaged in challenging tasks,” says Peter Bregman, the head of the survey. “They s
13、ometimes have a feeling to escape from whats difficult or boring, so they jump out,” he says. The part of the brain devoted to attention is connected to the brains emotional center. Any strong emotion quarrels with colleagues, problems at home can interrupt our attention. Studies over the last decad
14、e have shown that too much work to do at a time can easily lead to distraction.Refocusing is hard for many people. Robert Epstein suggests the following, “Stop and listen to some soft music for a few minutes. Find a good friend or a teacher and say out your matter on your mind. Go for a short walk o
15、r take a deep breath, where you breathe in deeply, count to five slowly, hold it and breathe out very slowly. This can blow out all the tension and the unwanted in your mind to restore your focus.”Take more control by structuring your time and becoming more aware of your behaviors.“Setting the phone
16、 alarm to go off every hour is my way of creating awareness,”Mr. Bregman says.“You have to inform yourself that youve lost focus in order to do something about it.” Starting the day with a to-do list is also important, such as when to eat, when to go to the gym or take a walk. But if its overly ambi
17、tious, you will put yourself in a state of anxiety, which makes it hard for the brain to concentrate. “Choosing three or four things as your priority (优先) for the day allows your brain to settle down and focus,” he says.21. According to the passage, which is NOT the reason why some people can be dis
18、tracted from their work? A. They dont want to be devoted to their work. B. They feel their work is too hard for them. C. They cant find interest in their work. D. They are disturbed by the Internet and other things.22. Which incident might not interrupt your attention? A. You went to school at six a
19、s usual. B. You had words with your good friend. C. You were scolded by your teacher. D. Your mother and father had a quarrel.23. According to Robert Epstein, how can we refocus on what we should do? A. Listen to rock music for some time. B. Take a breath from time to time. C. Run around the playgro
20、und for some time. D. Turn to your good friends or teachers for help 24. Whats the meaning of the underlined word “restore”in the passage? A. reform B. recover C. release D. reactBDoes stress cause gray hair? Many people believe that tension and stress can cause your hair to lose its colorIn fact，it
21、 is an old wives tale that being upset all the time can result in premature（过早的） grayingHere is a closer look at this situation and why some believe that this old wives tale could be trueAs one ages，the hairs on the head also ageIn fact，just about everything on the human body begins to show signs of
22、 wear and tear after a whileThe joints wear and become stiff and skin wears and becomes wrinkledHairs on the head grow and eventually dieThey are replaced，but in the process something else happensWhen new hairs are replaced，the color or pigment(色素)is also added to themHowever，as one ages，this pigmen
23、t becomes less and less availableAt first，hairs will have a limited amount of pigment and they will appear to be grayish in colorIn time，they will lose all of their pigment and will be whiteMany things are known to cause grayingand genetics（遗传学） is a very powerful factorIf one of your parents turns
24、gray at an early age，there is a good chance that you will tooSome people begin the graying process in high school，while others may be over the age of fortyConstant worry and tension can have many harmful effects on the human bodyIt is a known fact that stressful times can cause one to suffer hair lo
25、ssIt would make sense that if it can cause these problems，perhaps it also may contribute to grayingHowever，there is no sound evidence to support thisOn the other hand，many medical professionals believe that there may be a link：between graying and a constant state of anxiety or tensionDoes stress cau
26、se gray hair? There is no scientific evidence to support the theory，but it is best to avoid stressful situations25The underlined phrase in the first paragraph most probably means .Asilly remarks Bclever remarksCexciting remarks Ddisappointed remarks26The second paragraph mainly tells us .Aevery part
27、 of body is replaced with age Bevery part of body ages with age Cskin becomes wrinkled with age Dhairs will grow weak but not die27From the passage we can infer that .Astressful situations can be of benefitBgray hair has nothing to do with tensionCstress causing gray hair is still in questionDsound
28、evidence has been found28What might play the most important role in the graying process?AGenetics and the amount of sleeping timeBThe amount of pigment and geneticsC. The amount of food people eat and living environmentDGenetics and the amount of water people drinkCIn America, its very common for pe
29、ople to become voluntary workers. It is very much a part of the American way of life to donate ones time and services. Most charitable activities are organized by churches and groups around the nation and even encouraged by the government. The helping hand is extended to the poor, the homeless and t
30、he disabled. Some people work to teach children how to read. Others open up soup kitchens to feed the homeless. Volunteers also take care of the disabled by making reading tapes for the blind and working in orphanages (孤儿院) to help children without parents. High school students are often encouraged
31、to become volunteers and many school club activities center around volunteer services. Students may work with disabled children during a summer program, or participate in a club activity which helps to bring meal to senior citizens who are shut-ins. With their sense of idealism (理想主义) students are o
32、ften eager to donate their spare time. They see such activities as a way of becoming involved in the community and the adult-world. Social action for them becomes as important as their academic studies.Fund raising drives are also conducted by schools and community groups to raise money for a worthy
33、 cause. They may respond to a recent earthquake in a foreign country, a flood somewhere within their own, or another natural disaster which has left people destitute and homeless. They may organize drives to collect food, clothing and medicines to serve an immediate need. Today even the Halloween cu
34、stom of trick or treat has become an occasion to collect money for a charitable cause.This call to help those less fortunate than themselves arises from the humble origins of the American nation. Those immigrants who were poor and downtrodden (受压迫的) became dependent on the kindness of their neighbor
35、s to make a new life for themselves.American volunteers work throughout the world in less developed countries. They volunteer by serving as a champion of goodwill both at home and abroad, which no doubt enriches both his life and those whom he serves. 29. Which of the following charitable activities
36、 is not mentioned in the passage? A. Some people open up soup kitchens to feed homeless people.B. Some students donate books to children in mountainous areas. C. Some people collect money to help a foreign country with a recent earthquake.D. Some students bring meals to old people who cant go out ea
37、sily.30. Why are American high school students eager to do voluntary work? A. Because they can get higher scores at school.B. Because they want to go to better universities.C. Because they want to participate in some social activities.D. Because they can realize their dream sooner. 31. The underline
38、d word destitute in Paragraph 3 probably means . A. lifeless B. useless C. penniless D. valueless 32. American charitable activities started because . A. Americans are always ready to share with othersB. Americans are mostly kindC. poor Americans couldnt live on without help D. poor immigrants neede
39、d help badlyDOur warming planet is expected to face serious water crisis（危机）in the coming decadeswhich means each nations natural resource will be more important than ever.33. Which country or region has the most freshwater resource per year?A.Guyana B.China C. Iceland D. Brazil34. According to the
40、statistics, what is the world average of freshwater resource per person?A. 244,973 cubic kilometersB. 241 cubic kilometersC.6,122 cubic kilometers D. 3,642 cubic kilometers35. Which country or region appears twice on the top 5 lists?A.Bhutan B.Suriname C. Canada D. Seychelles第二节 （共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分） 根
41、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。People who are confident really seem to be naturally outstanding and just seem to do everything with more style than others. 36 It is a habit that everyone can develop in life. Try these simple tips to drill and build up your confidence:1. Admit your shortcomi
42、ngs calmly.Do not try to flee from them or cover them. Face them bravely. 37 Fight against them every day until the day when you could break away and conquer them.2. Dress for self-confidence. 38 And therefore pay attention to your dress, display your unique physicaladvantages and exhibit your best
43、image. In addition, on formal occasions such as a business conference or a wedding ceremony, elegant dressing contributes to building your confidence.3. 39 You should break your routine that deals with the work passively(被动地). Concentrate your efforts immediately on overcoming it, because it will ma
44、ke your restless mind at ease and build your self-confidence.4. Be positive.Feel pity neither on yourself nor on others. If you are used to hating and accusing yourself, others would tend to do that and believe it. Instead, you should speak positively about yourself, your progress, and your bright f
45、uture. 40 A. Build your confident vocabulary. B. Then talk about them to a reliable mate, a friend or a family member.C. Actually, true self-confidence is neither born nor acquired overnight.D. Dont judge a person by appearance. E. By doing so, you would encourage your growth in a positive direction
46、.F.Dont put off what you eventually have to do.G. Your appearance could put you into embarrassment or increase your confidence.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, 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。Even as I write this story, I am still smiling. The past fe
47、w weeks have been rather 41 , but when a large number of Smile Cards arrived in my 42 the other day, having traveled all the way from the United States to my home in the Netherlands, I knew things were about to 43 .I 44 where to leave the cards as I went to bed that night: the train, benches at the
48、station, at work, libraries, mailboxes, the gym - the possibilities came 45 .I woke up, went to work, and afterwards, I went 46 to the shop to buy some candy bars, planning to leave them as anonymous(匿名的) 47 for people on the train. However, 48 my early morning train, my train home was extremely cro
49、wded. An elderly man must have seen me searching for a place to 49 a Smile Card, because he asked me if I was looking for something.Right then I 50 that my first Smile Card would not be anonymous. With a big smile and cheeks 51 with excitement, I told him that I 52 what I was looking for, 53 him the
50、 candy bar and Smile Card I had in my hands. He had only just finished reading the card 54 I arrived at my stop, but he was still smiling and 55 his candy as I waved at him from the 56 . 57 having worked a full day, I almost bounced(跳) home. Before I entered my apartment, I delivered a few more Smil
51、e Cards and candy bars to peoples mailboxes. I added an 58 candy bar for a neighbor who I knew was in a difficult financial 59 ,but who I saw working hard everyday to get the very best for her young son. I figured they both 60 a tasty little treat. 41. A. pleasant B. tough C. simpleD. common42. A. o
52、ffice B. room C. hands D. mailbox43. A. turn away B. turn around C. turn up D. turn down44. A. required B. asked C. concerned D. planned45. A. careless B. useless C. valueless D. endless46. A. straight B. smoothly C. freely D. slowly47. A. surprise B. gifts C. notice D. intention48. A. unsure B. unu
53、sual C. unlike D. unlucky49. A. drop B. give C. leave D. hide50. A. wondered B. decided C. doubted D. suggested51. A. faced B. filled C. satisfied D. content52. A. forgot B. invented C. found D. remembered53. A. transporting B. delivering C. sending D. handing54. A. when B. while C. until D. once55.
54、 A. reading B. enjoying C. buying D. carrying56. A. entrance B. office C. platform D. bench57. A. Due to B. If C. Unless D. Despite58. A. accurate B. available C. extraD. apparent59. A. situation B. means C. condition D. position60. A. admired B. deserved C. won D. rewarded第II卷第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45）第
55、二节 （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（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Gold in HeavenThere once was a rich man 61 was near death. He was very upset because he had worked so hard for his money and wanted to take it with him to heaven. So he began to pray that he might be able to take some of his wealth with
56、him. 62 angel heard his pray and appeared. “Sorry, but you cant take your wealth with you.” The man begged the angel to speak to God to see 63 he might break the rules. The angel reappeared and informed the man that God had decided to allow him to take one suitcase with him. 64 (excite), the man gat
57、hered his largest suitcase and filled it 65 pure gold bars.Afterward, he died and showed up in heaven to greet St. Peter. 66 (see) the suitcase, St. Peter said, “Hold on, you cant bring that in here!” The man explained to St. Peter that he had Gods 67 (permit). St. Peter checked it out, came back an
58、d said, “Youre right. You are allowed one carry-on bag, but Im supposed to check its contents 68 letting it through.St. Peter opened the suitcase to inspect the things that the man found too precious to leave behind and exclaimed, “You brought pavement? 69 you can see, the great street of the city o
59、f heaven 70 (make) of pure gold!” 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35）第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）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：把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。Failure is part of our life. Somebody has ever achieved great
60、success without lots of failures. One experience left lasting impression on me. Ive been fond of playing the piano since my childhood. Last year there was a piano competition for teenager in my city and I take part in it. I couldnt wait to show off. The day finally came. However, when I was on the s
61、tage I was very nervous that I made several mistakes while playing. My performance was a completely failure!It was only after the competition when I realized my failure resulted in my lack of practice. From then on, I devoted more time to play the piano because I firmly believe that practice make pe
62、rfect.第二节 书面表达（满分25分） 假如你是Mary, 在报纸上看到一则招聘售货员的广告，你觉得这个工作很适合你，于是决定写一封应聘信。 内容：1. 信息的来源及你的想法。 2. 自我介绍。 3. 你的设想或计划。 4. address: No.176, Sunlight Road; Tel: 1378643*.注意：1. 语言通顺； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3. 词数120左右，开头已给出，不计入总词数； 4. 不得使用真实姓名或学校名称。Dear Mr. Smith,My name is Mary. Im glad to write to you._ _高二英语201
63、52016第二学期期中考试参考答案听力：1-5 BBCBB 6-10 ABCAB 11-15 ACBAC 16-20 BABAB阅读理解：21-24 AADB 25-28 ABCB 29-32 BCCD 33-35 DCB 36-40 CBGFE完形： 41-45 BDBDD 46-50 ABCCB 51-55 BCDAB 56-60 CDCAB语法填空：61.who 62. An 63.if/whether 64. Excited 65.with 66. Seeing 67.permission 68. before 69.As 70. is made改错题：Failure is part
64、of our life. Somebody has ever achieved great success without lots of failures. One Nobodyexperience left lasting impression on me. Ive been fond of playing the piano since my childhood. aLast year there was a piano competition for teenager in my city and I take part in it. I couldnt wait to teenage
65、rs tookshow off. The day finally came. However, when I was on the stage I was very nervous that I made soseveral mistakes while playing. My performance was a completely failure! completeIt was only after the competition when I realized my failure resulted in my lack of practice. From that fromthen o
66、n, I devoted more time to play the piano because I firmly believe that practice make perfect.playing makesOne possible version:Dear, Mr. Smith,My name is Mary. Im glad to write to you. I know from the newspaper that you want a salesgirl. I think Im fit for the job and want to get the job.Firstly, Im
67、 healthy, active and creative, so Im energetic to do my job well. Secondly, I graduated from college, and my English is very good. I can not only write English essays, but also speak fluent English. Whats more, Im friendly and outgoing. People around me all like to make friends with me, because Im a
68、lways ready to help them when they are in trouble. Last but not least, I have the ability to make the goods attractive.If you are willing to give me the chance to work in your company, please write to No. 176 Sunlight Road or call me at 1378643 *.Im looking forward to your early reply. Thank you ! Yours sincerely, Mary