1、2015-2016学年第二学期高二期末考试卷高二英语本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。第I卷（选择题，共100分）第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共五小题；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 秒钟的时间来回答相应小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. Who liked the film? A. Jim. B. Tom. C. Jane.2. What is the woman going to d
2、o? A. Go shopping. B. Make a list. C. Make a chocolate pie.3. How many hours does the woman work at a restaurant on Friday?A. 5. B. 6. C. 7.4. Where is the woman?A. At a bus stop. B. In a classroom. C. On a shuttle bus.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A person. B. A program. C. A hob
3、by.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，每个小题将给出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6、7题。6. What is wrong with the shirt the woman got?A. It shrank in the wash. B. It is the wrong size. C. The color isnt to her taste.7. Why doe
4、s the man recommend a green shirt?A. It suits the woman. B. It is cheap and popular. C. He has no blue shirts in stock.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Where are the speakers probably?A. At Jims house. B. At a restaurant. C. At their house.9. What does the man think Jim should do?A. Tell him earlier. B. Clean his
5、house. C. Work overtime.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Husband and wife. B. Boss and secretary. C. Customer and sales girl.11. What is the man looking for?A. His shoes. B. The dustbin. C. His cigarettes.12. How does the woman feel in the end?A. Angry. B. Nervou
6、s. C. Happy.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What is the woman looking for?A. A house. B. A flat. C. A room.14. In which year is the woman at university now?A. The first year. B. The second year. C. The third year.15. Why doesnt the woman accept the second suggestion?A. The rent is extremely high. B. The place
7、is far from the university.C. The place is not big enough.16. What do we know about the last place?A. It has a big garden. B. It is well furnished. C. The price is attractive.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Who could the speaker most probably be?A. A police officer. B. A college director. C. A person who saw
8、the theft. 18. Why cant the clock be sold easily?A. It isnt valuable. B. It has an obvious mark. C. It doesnt work.19. How did the college get the antique glasses?A. They were given by a director.B. They were presented by Arnolfini.C. The college bought it from the market.20. Which stolen object wor
9、ries the speaker most?A. The TV and video recorder. B. A painting of the college. C. Examination papers. 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中（A、B、C和D），选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ATina Rees, 50English teacher (Canadian)I wanted to be a doctor and help people. I was always playing doct
10、or with dolls, wrapping their arms and legs in tissues! My mom was a nurse, and my two sisters are now nurses, but I went into finance. The educational requirements to be a doctor are too much for me now, but I feel Im helping people and contributing to society as a teacher.John Podeszwa, 45English
11、school owner (American)Ive always loved animals, and as a little boy I first wanted to be a frog, then a chimp. When told I had to be something human, I chose zookeeper. I worked at a zoo in high school, but I wouldnt want to do that job now, although I am fulfilling my dream of helping rescued anim
12、als, since I own a honey bear, an albino snake (患白化病的蛇), a dog and some cats!Miwa Gilligan, 48Parttime worker (Japanese)As a little girl I wanted to be many things, and when my grandmother suggested that as an actress I could play various roles, that stuck with me. The Takarazuka Revue (宝冢歌剧团) was p
13、opular during my childhood, so that also inspired me. Of course I would still like to become an actress.Hiromitsu Tokunaga, 55Sewage worker (Japanese)My dream job both as a child and now is to be an astronaut. I grew up during the “Space Race” era and remember well the first moon landing, the famous
14、 scifi movie 2001, and all the rest. I still have a strong dream of going into space, and in my lifetime hope to see regular affordable space tours for people like me!21. We know from the text that _ A. Tina Rees is satisfied with her present job B. Tina Rees once received medical education C. Tinas
15、 two sisters dont the same job as their mother did D. their mothers preference to Tinas sisters disappointed Tina22. Who would still like to do their childhood dream jobs if they could? A. Miwa Gilligan and Tina Rees. B. Tina Rees and John Podeszwa. C. John Podeszwa and Hiromitsu Tokunaga. D. Hiromi
16、tsu Tokunaga and Miwa Gilligan.23. What can we infer from the text? A. People like Hiromitsu Tokunaga can go on regular affordable space tours. B. In John Podeszwas school, students are encouraged to help rescued animals. C. At least two of the people were influenced by others in their dream job cho
17、ice. D. The requirements didnt stop Tina Rees from realizing her doctor dream.24. Which would be the best title for the text? A. Children from Different Countries Share Dreams. B. What Was Your Dream Job as a Child? C. How Was Your Dream Realized? D. Children Have Different Dream Jobs.BTo extinguish
18、 (熄灭) different kinds of fires, several types of fire extinguishers have been invented. They must be ready for immediate use when fire breaks out. Most portable (手提式的) kinds operate for less than a minute, so they are useful only on small fires. The law requires ships, trains, buses and planes to ca
19、rry extinguishers.Since fuel, oxygen and heat must be present in order for fire to exist, one or more of these things must be removed or reduced to extinguish a fire. If the heat is reduced by cooling the material below a certain temperature, the fire goes out. The cooling method is the most common
20、way to put out a fire. Water is the best cooling material because it is low in cost and easy to get.Another method of extinguishing fire is by cutting off the oxygen. This is usually done by covering the fire with sand, steam or some other things. A blanket may be used to cover a small fire.A third
21、method is called separation, which includes removing the fuel, or material easy to burn, from a fire, so that it can find no fuel.The method that is used to put out a fire depends upon the type of fire. Fires have been grouped in three classes. Fires in wood, paper, cloth and the like are called Cla
22、ss A fires. These materials usually help keep the fire on. Such fires can be stopped most readily by cooling with water. 25. If a fire breaks out on a bus, which of the follow should be ready there for you to use? A. SandB. Water C. A blanket. D. An extinguisher. 26. To cover a small piece of burnin
23、g wood with a basin in order to stop the fire is an example of . A. separating the fire B. reducing the heat C. removing the fuel D. cutting off the oxygen 27. In choosing how to put out a fire, we should first be clear about . A. when it breaks outB. how it comes about C. what kind it isD. where it
24、 takes place 28. What would the author probably discuss in the paragraph that follows? A. Another class of firesB. Another type of extinguishers C. How fires break out.D. How fires can be prevented.CSuperstorm Sandys march of destruction claimed at least 43 lives and left more than eight million peo
25、ple without electricity by late Tuesday, in one of the largest storms ever to strike the East Coast.Less violent but still dangerous, the storm swept across Pennsylvania on Tuesday and the northeastern US began its slow process of recovery. As dawn broke Tuesday on the storms trail of destruction, i
26、t began exposing stories of heroism and tragedy, bad decisions and lucky breaks.In Broad Channel in New York City, a 29-year-old mother was forced to dive and swim out of her houses front window with her 8-year-old daughter. And in Freeport, N.Y., Nicole Smith returned home - to find a boat on her l
27、awn. She asked passers-by for $5 to take a snapshot. A 13-year-old girl was found dead, in her pajamas, a block from her washed-out Staten Island home. On Monday night, Sandys waves ripped out the entire deck of Jeffrey Ratners home, along with the back wall. Still, Mr. Ratner said, he remains optim
28、istic about the future. “We are going to rebuild it,” he said. The official warnings to evacuate(疏散)were clear, a couple said. But staying home just seemed easier. “Its not their fault; its ours,” said Mary Norton, 88, head in her hands. “We did not leave.”New Yorks extensive transit system, a lifel
29、ine for millions of commuters(上下班往返的人), suffered the greatest damage as floodwaters drowned all seven subway tunnels connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn. Jseph Lhota, Chairman of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, described it as the most destroying in the 108-year history of the New York subw
30、ay.Forecaster said Sandy, which had maximum continuing winds of 45 miles an hour Tuesday afternoon, would cross western Pennsylvania on Tuesday night before moving into Canada on Wednesday as it meets cold air fronts. Another inch of rain was expected from the eastern Great Lakes across the mid-Atla
31、ntic and into southern New England.29. The passage mainly talks about_.A. New Yorks extensive transit system B. when and why superstorm formedC. the latest information about Sandy D. superstorm Sandys destruction in America30. Mary Norton and her husband didnt leave their home because_.A. they didnt
32、 know a superstorm was on the wayB. they didnt believe the governments warningsC. they didnt want to take the trouble to moveD. they had no chance of leaving before Sandy hit the area31. The transit system mentioned in the last paragraph but one refers to_.A. the bus route B. the ship route C. the f
33、light course D. the subway route32. Which of the following statements about Sandy is WRONG?A. It had killed at least 43 lives when the news was released.B. It would move into Canada on Tuesday night.C. It would bring another rain to the eastern Great LakesD. It led to power failure in many areas in
34、America.D A treasure trove hidden for centuries has been discovered in the underground vaults(墓穴)of a temple in southern India. The treasures include gold, diamonds and precious stones. The estimated value of the hoard is reportedly 22 billion US dollars. Hundreds of armed police have been deployed
35、around the temple. Meanwhile, a debate about how to use the money has also broken out across the country. After discovering the treasure trove in Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple in the southern Indian state of Kerala, the local government has assured security of the temple. Elaborating(详述) on the securit
36、y arrangements, Venugopalan Nair, Additional Director General of the Kerala Police, says the latest security devices are being used to guard the temple. Venugopalan Nair, Additional Dir. Gen. of Kerala Police, said, We are trying to bring in the latest technology with regards to surveillance(监视) cam
37、eras, with regards to, you know digitalizing the various things which are available inside. We are keeping a constant sort of surveillance for every movement, which happens in the whole area surrounding the temple. According to temple authorities, the crowd at the temple has increased steeply after
38、news of the discovery of the treasure trove. And the Administrative Officer of the Temple says the government has initiated appropriate steps to control the curious crowds visiting the temple. G. Jayasekharan Nair, administrative officer, said, To control the crowds the government itself is taking a
39、 lot of measures. They are trying to do whatever is possible from the premises(房屋) of the temple. Apart from all that, the government has taken a favorable step and we are satisfied with them. Over the last week, a seven-member team of investigators broke into five secret subterranean vaults, and di
40、scovered jewels that have been lying untouched for hundreds of years. As estimates of the treasures worth rise, a fierce debate is growing regarding what to do with the discovery. Keralas top elected leader said the wealth would remain with the temple, while others say it should be used to pay for p
41、overty alleviation(扶贫). However, the government is standing for the Supreme Courts ruling on ownership of the treasure found in the temple.33Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage? A. The treasures include gold, diamonds and some old coins. B. The treasure trove has been lying u
42、nknown for hundreds of years before it is discovered. C. The local people are very curious about the treasure and the temple. D. The whole area surrounding the temple is under close watch.34What G.Jayasekharan Nair said means that . A. what the government does means little B. the crowd will make tro
43、uble without proper control C. more effective measures should be taken D. the temple is of great value35How will the government deal with the treasure mentioned in the passage? A. It will be used to pay for poverty alleviation. B. It will be returned to its owner. C. It will be kept in the vaults. D
44、. It hasnt been decided yet.第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 根据短文的内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两个多余选项。When studying foreign speech, dont forget about body language. To help you master these significant parts of communication, here are four non-verbal characteristics that vary from culture to culture.GesturesW
45、hen trying to communicate through a language barrier, its natural to use gestures as a way of explaining your point. 36 Hand motions are, however, culturally relative, and the wrong gesture can lead to confusion.The thumbs-up sign is equal to the middle finger in Greece and Sardinia. Tapping your fi
46、nger to your temple is a gesture to show memory in North America, but suggests insanity(精神错乱) in Russia 37 The yes-no gestures are reversed in countries like Bulgaria and Albania.SilenceThough it can feel like a void in communication, silence can be very meaningful in different cultural contexts. We
47、stern cultures, especially North America and the UK, tend to view silence as problematic. In our interactions at work, school, or with friends, silence is often regarded as a sign of disinterest. 38 In China, silence can be used to show agreement. TouchBritain is classed as a “non-contact” culture,
48、in which theres very little physical contact in peoples daily interactions._ 39 By comparison, in the high-contact cultures of the Middle East, physical touch is a big part of socializing.Eye Contact 40 We tend to assume that a conversation partner who looks away is either disengaged or lying. Of co
49、urse, this is not the standard around the world. A. Even nodding yes can be misunderstood abroad. B. We think its helpful, since our words are being visually strengthened. C. Individual gestures can cause miscommunication. D. In other cultures, however, silence is not viewed as a negative circumstan
50、ce. E. In most western countries, frequent eye contact is a sign of confidence. F. Naturally, these different standards of contact can lead to misunderstanding. G. Even accidentally brushing someones arm is a reason for an apology.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）Hundreds of people
51、 have formed impressions of you through that little device(装置) on your desk. And theyve never actually 41 you. Everything they know about you 42 through this device, sometimes from hundreds of miles away. 43 they feel they can know you 44 from the sound of your voice. Thats how powerful the 45 is. P
52、owerful, yes, but not always 46 . For years I dealt with my travel agent only by phone. Rani, my faceless agent whom Id never met 47 , got me rock-bottom prices on airfares, cars, and hotels. But her cold voice really 48 me. I sometimes wished to 49 another agent.One morning, I had to 50 an immediat
53、e flight home for a family emergency. I ran into Ranis office 51 . The woman sitting at the desk, 52 my madness, sympathetically jumped up. She gave me a 53 smile, nodded while listening patiently, and then printed out the 54 immediately. “What a wonderful lady!” I thought.Rushing out 55 I called ou
54、t over my shoulder, “By the way, whats your name?” “Im Rani,” she said. I turned around and saw a 56 woman with a big smile on her face waving to wish me a safe trip. I was 57 ! Why had I thought she was cold? Rani was, well, so 58 .Sitting back in the car on the way to the airport, I figured it all
55、 out. Ranis 59 her warm smile, her nods, her Im here for you 60 were all silent signals that didnt travel through wires.41. A. acceptedB. noticedC. heardD. met42. A. cameB. moved C. ranD. developed43. A. ThusB. YetC. ThenD. Indeed44. A. ratherB. alsoC. justD. already45. A. telephoneB. voiceC. connec
56、tion D. impression46. A. directB. useful C. easyD. accurate47. A. in personB. by myselfC. in publicD. on purpose48. A. annoyedB. interestedC. discouraged D. confused49. A. promote B. trainC. findD. know50. A. arrange B. postponeC. confirmD. book51. A. for the first time B. at any time C. from time t
57、o timeD. in good time52. A. expectingB. seeing C. testing D. avoiding53. A. shyB. comforting C. familiarD. forced54. A. billB. formC. ticketD. list55. A. hopefullyB. disappointedly C. gratefullyD. regretfully56. A. careful B. seriousC. nervousD. pleasant57. A. amused B. worriedC. helplessD. speechle
58、ss58. A. calmB. niceC. proud D. clever59. A. forgiveness B. eagernessC. friendliness D. skillfulness60. A. explanation B. attitudeC. conceptD. behavior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。This passage mainly tells us the _61_(valuable) of a person. A college student i
59、n this passage _62_ (choose)the wrong major and became more and more frustrated. He thought he couldnt be successful and achieve _63_ dream. _64_, he only liked to listen to Yangs class and never _65_(absence). He put a note and showed his value to Yang. One day, Yang told him the _66_(different) be
60、tween different potatoes. So this student understood the life and became successful. From this passage, I think, in our lives, we shouldnt move back when we have trouble with our study or work. _67_(contrary), we must try hard to make our lives better and be _68_(value) one in these common people. I
61、f we do, like this, we will show our value by ourselves and be found by top people. So we may change our destiny and become _69_(success) All in all, I hope every one can show their value lively and _70_ (life)a successful life. Please remember：Be a potato, but be the best!第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错
62、（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。 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。There are lots of experience in our life. The most unforgettable one for me is the
63、speech competition holding last year. Im interested in English. When my English teacher told me that I had chosen to take part in the speech competition, I devoted me to the preparation. I was determined to win the first prize. I was such nervous when I stood on the stage that I forgot everything. N
64、ot until I caught a sight of my teacher did I calm down. Finally, I do a good job. When I heard I got the first prize, my heart was filled in joy and tears rolled down. Through this speech competition, I understand that it is confidence which makes people succeeded.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华，你校摄影俱乐部（phot
65、ography club）将举办国际中学生摄影展。请给你的英国朋友Peter写封信。请他提供作品。信的内容包括： 1主题：环境保护； 2展览时间； 3投稿邮箱：intlphotoshow.注意： 1词数100左右； 2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。2015-2016学年第二学期高二期末考试参考答案第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）1-5 BCBAB 6-10 BCCAA 11-15 CAABA 16-20 CBBAC第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）21-24 ADCB 25-28 DDCA 29-32 DCDB 33-35 A B D 36-40 BADGE第三部分 英语知识运用（
66、共两节，满分45分）第二节 完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）41. D 42. A 43. B 44. C 45. A46. D 47. A 48. A 49. C 50. D51. A 52. B 55. B 54. C 55. C56. D 57. D 58. B 59. C 60. B第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）语法填空61.value 62.chose 63.his 64.However 65was absent 66.differences 67. Contrarily 68.the most valuable 69.more successfu
67、l 70.live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）短文改错：1. experience改为experiences 2. holding改为held 3. had been chosen 4. me改为myself 5. such改为so 6. caught a sight 去掉a 7. do 改为did 8. in改为with 9.which改为that 10. succeeded改为succeed第二节书面表达（满分25分）One Possible VersionDear Peter, Our school photography c
68、lub is going to hold an International High School Student Photography Show. The theme of the show is environmental protection. It will start from June 15th and last for three weeks. Any student who is interested is welcome to participate. I know you take good pictures and youve always wanted to do s
69、omething for environmental protection. I remember you should me some photos on that theme the last time you visited our school. This is surely a good change for more people to see them. If you want to join, you can send your photos to intlphotoshowgmschool. com. Hope to hear from you soon.Yours,Li Hua
