1、广安二中2016年春高2015级半期考试英 语 试 题本试卷分第卷 (选择题) 和第II卷 (非选择题) 两部分，共150分。考试时间120分钟。第I卷 (选择题 三部分 共90分)第一部分：听力（共两小节，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. What will the boy probably do first? A. Do his homework. B. Organize the games. C. Do t
2、he housework.2. Where is the man going? A. Mott Street. B. Elm Street. C. Black street3. How many dogs do they have? A. 7 B. 4 C. 34. Who is the woman probably? A. Johns secretary B. Mr. Grahams secretary C. The mans boss5. What can we learn from the conversation? A. The fire broke out yesterday. B.
3、 The fire didnt spread. C. No one died in the fire.第二节：听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。6. Who is the woman? A. The mans good friend. B. The mans next door neighbor. C. The mans downstairs neighbor.7. Why does the woman come to the mans house? A. To join his party. B. To chat with him. C. To complain (抱怨) about the n
4、oise.8. What will the man do next? A. End the party soon. B. Turn down the radio. C. Get the woman some drinks.听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。9. Where does the conservation take place? A. At home. B. At school. C. In a hotel.10. Why doesnt the woman want to wear the clothes in the drawer? A. They havent been washe
5、d. B. They are not in style. C. They belong to her sister.11. What did her sister leave behind? A. A hat B. A skirt. C. A dress.听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。12. What does the man mean by “Roman wasnt built in a day”? A. The woman should rest for a day. B. The woman should take her time to study English. C. The
6、woman should go abroad to learn English.13. What does the man think is the key to speaking English well? A. Practice. B. Speaking with native speakers. C. Listening to the radio.14. What do language learners pay less attention to sometimes? A. Cultural background. B. Vocabulary. C. Grammar rules.听第9
7、段材料，回答第15至17题。15. What does the woman do? A. A nurse. B. A doctor. C. A teacher.16. Who does the woman help? A. Children with disabilities. B. Children without parents. C. Children with deadly diseases.17. When does she leave the hospital？ A. At about 7:15. B. At about 8:15. C. At about 9:00.听第10段材料
8、，回答第18至20题。18. How many activities are arranged in September? A. One. B. Two. C. Three.19. Why dont students have any special activities in November? A. Christmas is coming.B. Many foreign teachers will come then.C. The midterm exam is in November.20. When is the final exam? A. In December. B. In Ja
9、nuary. C. In February. 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。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑 AThe Big WeddingActor: Diane Keaton, Robert De NiroThe Big Wedding is about a modern family holding a weekend wedding celebration. To make their adult children and friends happy, the l
10、ong divorced(离婚) couple Don and Ellie Griffin are once again forced（被迫） to play the happy couple because of their sons wedding. With all guests looking on, the Griffins are forced to face their past, present and future. To come out on Oct. 26, 2012.Teddy BearDirector（导演）: Seth MacFarlane, the creato
11、r（创造者） of Family Guy He brings his way of humor to the big screen for the first time as writer, director and voice star of Teddy. In the play, he tells the story of John Bennett, a grown man who must deal with the lovely teddy bear who came to life as the result of a children wish. and has refused t
12、o leave his side ever since. To be released on July 13, 2012.The ImpossibleActor: Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregorMaria, Henry and their sons begin their winter vacation in Thailand. But on the morning of December 26th , as the family relaxes around the pool after their Christmas party the night before, a
13、 scaring noise rises up from the center of the earth. As Maria freezes in fear, a huge wall of water runs toward her. Based on a true story, The Impossible is the unforgettable experience of a family caught in the worst natural disaster of our time, with tens of thousands of strangers. It is planned
14、 to be on Dec. 21, 2012.21. Which of the following is based on a true story? A. The Big Wedding B. Teddy Bear C. The Impossible D. Family Guy22. Which of the following is WRONG? A. Don and Ellie Griffin play the happy couple because of the wedding B. Family Guy was another film created by Seth MacFa
15、rlane C. The Impossible is planned to be on Dec. 21, 2012. D. Robert De Niro is the director of The Big Wedding23. Where can you read the passages in a newspaper? A. Science and Technology B. Entertainment C. Music D. Sports B In the United States, when one becomes rich, he wants people to know it.
16、And even if he does not become very rich, he wants people to think that he is. That is what “keeping up with the Joneses” is about. It is the story of someone who tried to look as rich as his neighbors. The expression was first used in 1913 by a young American called Arthur Momand. He told this stor
17、y about himself. He began earning $ 125 a week at the age of 23. That was a lot of money in those days. He got married and moved with his wife to a very wealthy neighborhood outside New York City. When he saw that rich people rode horses, Momand went horseback riding every day. When he saw that rich
18、 people had servants, Momand and his wife also hired a servant and gave big parties for their new neighbors. It was like a race, but one could never finish his race because one was always trying to keep up. The race ended for Momand and his wife when they could no longer pay for their new way of lif
19、e. They moved back to an apartment in New York City.Momand looked around him and noticed that many people do things just to keep up with rich lifestyle of their neighbors. He saw the funny side of it and started to write a series of short stories. He called it “Keeping up with the Joneses” because “
20、Jones” is a very common name in the United States. “Keeping up with the Joneses” came to mean keeping up with rich lifestyle of the people around you. Momands series appeared in different newspapers across the country for over 28 years. People never seem to get tired of keeping up with the Joneses.
21、And there are “Joneses” in every city of the world. But one must get tired of trying to keep up with the Joneses because no matter what one does, Mr. Jones always seems to be ahead.24. Some people want to keep up with the Joneses because they _. A. want to be as rich as their neighbors B. want to be
22、 happy C. dont want others to know they are rich D. want others to know or to think that they are rich25. It can be inferred (推断) from the story that rich people like to _. A. live in apartments B. live in New York city C. live outside New York City D. have many neighbors26 Arthur Momand used the na
23、me “Jones” in his series of short stories because “Jones” is _. A. an important name B. a popular name in the United States C. his neighbors name D. not a good name27. According to the writer, it is _ to keep up with the Joneses. A. impossible B. interesting C. correct D. good CMy daughter is 5 year
24、s old，and since she was three months old，people have been asking us， “When are you having another?”At first，Id answer“we11 see，”because at the time，we were undecided，not financially stable，and just learning how to be parentsOver time we decided that one is good for us“Poor baby，shes going to be so l
25、onely!”I have grown accustomed to these remarksBut this week，I read a post that made my head spinAndrew Kardon，a blogger at The Stir， said，“Parents who choose to have one child are just being selfish”He says“I understand some people are unable to have more than one kid due to medical or financial ci
26、rcumstancesIm not talking about themIm talking about the couple who decide its a lot of work and they like having their freedom，so they stop at one”I absolutely disagreeFirst，it is a very hard job to raise a childEven in a two-income-earning household，the stress of having a child is huge just to mee
27、t a childs basic needsLets not get into all the extras that start piling on as they grow olderSecond，and just as equally important，is timeCarving out time for just yourself is hard enough，but when you have a family，you want to be there for everythingIf you are a working parent，its a hard balancing a
28、ct between career，play，kids，and also spending time with your partnerFor me，I wouldnt be able to do half the things if I had more childrenThere are some parents that do this well，and I high five themBut that is not meWhether it be one child or twenty，this parenting business is no joke and not everyon
29、e can handle what comes in the job descriptionI believe recognizing that you only have the strength to raise one child，and raise that child to the best of your ability is actually something to be admired28. According to Kardon，_Aparents choose to have only one child for the same reasonsBsome parents
30、 choose to have one child for their own freedom Call parents who choose to have only one child are selfishDsome parents are not allowed to have more than one child29By saying “I read a post that made my head spin”，the author wants to_Aexpress his or her angerBcomplain about his or her headacheCtell
31、us his or her disappointment Dshow his or her disagreement30Which of the following words is the closest in meaning to the underlined phrase?Adoubt Benvy Ccongratulate Dthank31What could be the best title of the article? AOne child or more? BSelfish or not? CHard or easy DLonely or not? DThe new high
32、-speed railway line between Urumqi, capital of the Xinjiang Uygur self-governing region，and Lanzhou, capital of Gansu province，has cut train travel time by half to less than 12 hours. The dramatic improvement will benefit many families planning reunions for Spring Festival. “For the first time，I fee
33、l home is not that far away after all.” said Liang Shaofu as he boarded a high-speed train in Urumqi with six members of his family The 35-year-old left Lanzhou to set up a dry fruit business in Xinjiang eight years ago，and he has now settled in Urumqi The 1,776-km line, which passes through Qinghai
34、 province and is the countrys first high-speed railway to be built in a high-altitude region, came into service on Dec 26. “We normally drive home for Spring Festival to avoid the difficulties of buying seven train tickets for the whole family during the peak season.” Liang said. “Driving can be ver
35、y tiring and dangerous sometimes，so one year we even decided not to go back to Lanzhou simply to avoid the trip.” More than 600,000 passengers traveled on the line during its first month，and the Urumqi Railway Bureau said the introduction of high-speed services will ease transport pressure during th
36、e Spring Festival peak season. The existing usual railway line could no longer support Xinjiangs development. All passenger trains will gradually shift to the new link，leaving the old one to be used for goods. As a result，Xinjiangs annual goods ability could reach 200 million metric tons from the cu
37、rrent 70 million The line passes through areas that experience high winds, and it also crosses parts of the deserted Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the bone-dry sands of the Gobi Desert The project could help China to promote its high-speed railway technology abroad，said Ma Xi zhang, director of the Lanz
38、hou-Xinjiang railway projects management department in Xinjiang.32. How long did it take to go from Urumqi to Lanzhou by the usual train before? Aabout 12 hoursBAbout 6 hoursCAbout 18 hoursDAbout 24 hours33. Whats the main advantage of the new high-speed railway? AIt takes less time to go from Urumq
39、i to Xian.BIt will be more convenient for people all over the country to Xinjiang.CAll the people in Lanzhou can return home on festivals.DIt helps to improve Xinjiangs development.34. From the passage we can learn_. AXinjiangs annual goods ability can increase nearly four timesBthe new railway tech
40、nology may help more railway lines to be built abroadCthe high-speed railway lines cant be built across the bone-dry sandsDthe old railway lines can only carry goods now35. Which of the following is true according to the passage? AThe new high-speed railway line is good for all people to go home.BTh
41、e new high-speed railway line benefits businessmen to carry goods.CTaking the new train is safer than driving home from Urumqi to Lanzhou.DBusinessmen seldom went home for Spring Festival before.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。So far, educationists have still failed to
42、design anything more efficient(有效的) and reliable than examinations. Some people say examinations test what you know. 36 . They may be a good means of testing memory, or the skills of working rapidly under extreme pressure, but they can tell you nothing about a persons true ability and talent. 37 .Th
43、en what is a good education? 38 . The examination system does anything but that. The student is encouraged to memorize. Examinations do not motivate a student to read widely, but to restrict his reading; they do not enable him to seek more and more knowledge. Meanwhile, they lower the standards of t
44、eaching. 39 .Teachers themselves are often judged by examination results and instead of teaching their subjects, they only train their students in exam techniques. Are there any simpler and more effective ways of assessing a persons true abilities? 40 . Educationists, of course, should take the resp
45、onsibility to face the challenge and come up with wise solutions. A. The answer is absolutely yes.B. In a word, its not a good education.C.Your whole future may be decided on one fateful day. D. Because they deprive(剥夺) the teacher of all freedoms.E. However, it is common knowledge that they more of
46、ten do the exact opposite.F. A good education should, among other things, train you to think for yourself.G. Examiners are only human: they get tired and hungry; they make mistakes.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，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（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。 I was a s
47、ingle parent of four small children, working at a low-paid job. Money was always tight, but we had a 41 over our heads, food on the table, clothes on our backs, and if not a lot, always 42. Not knowing we were poor, my kids just thought I was 43 . I ve always been glad about that. It was Christmas t
48、ime, and although there wasnt 44 for a lot of gifts, we planned to celebrate with a family party. But the big 45 for the kids was the fun of Christmas 46 .They planned weeks ahead of time, asking 47 what they wanted for Christmas. Fortunately, I had saved 120 for 48 to share by all five of us. The b
49、ig 49 arrived. I gave each kid a twenty-dollar bill and 50 them to look for gifts of about four dollars each. Then everyone scattered(散开). We had two hours to shop; then we would 51 back at the “Santas Workshop”. Driving home, everyone was in high Christmas spirits（情绪）, 52 my younger daughter, Ginge
50、r, who was unusually 53 . She had only one small, flat（瘪的） bag with a few candiesfifty-cent candies! I was so angry, but I didnt say anything 54 we got home. I called her into my bedroom and closed the door, 55 to be angry again. This is what she told me. “I was looking 56 thinking of what to buy, a
51、nd I 57 to read the little cards in the Giving Trees. One was for a little girl, four years old, and all she 58 for Christmas was a doll(玩具娃娃). So I took the card off the tree and 59 the doll for her. We have so much and she doesnt have anything.”I never felt so 60 as I did that day.41. A. hat B. ro
52、of C. cloud D. star 42. A. little B. less C. more D. enough 43. A. polite B. strict C. serious D. sad 44. A. money B. room C. time D. date 45. A. anger B. problem C. surprise D. excitement 46. A. shopping B. traveling C. parties D. greetings 47. A. the other B. each other C. one by one D. every othe
53、r one48. A. toys B. clothes C. presents D. bills 49. A day B. chance C. card D. tree 50 A. benefited B. reminded C. invited D. forgave 51. A. draw B. stay C. move D. meet52. A. including B. except C. beside D. for 53. A. quiet B. excited C. happy D. healthy54. A. since B. after C. until D. while 55.
54、 A. ready B. able C. curious D. afraid 56. A. out B. over C. forward D. around 57. A. forgot B. stopped C. failed D. hated58. A. wanted B. did C. built D. played 59 A. made B. searched C. bought D. fetched60. A. angry B. rich C. patient D. terrified第II卷注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。第二节（共10小题：每小题15分，满分15分） 阅
55、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。 Three years ago I failed 61 important exam in my life and became a student in an ordinary school. 62 (disappoint)as I felt at the shabby campus and the poorlyequipped classroom, I found the teachers patient and considerate.Besides, I enjoyed the 63 (friend) atm
56、osphere in class.I decided to make the 64 (good) of it.I worked hard and got along well 65 my teachers and classmates.Whenever I had difficulties, they 66 (be) always available.Soon, I became one of the top students in my class, 67 greatly increased my confidence and got me 68 (encourage). My experi
57、ence tells me that it is not what you 69 (give) but how you make use of it 70 determines who you are. 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，删减或修改。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：在错词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1
58、.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 Sir， I have just read on the newspaper that an English language secretary is wanting in your company. Therefore，Im writing to introduce me and apply for the position. I am a 22-years-old female university student，that studies in the English Department of
59、 Yunnan University. I do very much well in English listening，speaking，and translation. I can speak and read little French as a second foreign language. Last summer，I also work as a tourist guide and the boss I worked for were very satisfied with my work.You will know more about me whether I come for
60、 an interview.With best wishes. Yours Lihua第二节 书面表达 (25分)假如你是李华， 你的加拿大笔友Bob 来信谈到了他所居住的城市，并希望了解你家乡广安的情况。请你用英语写一封回信。回信必须包括下表中的内容： 地理位置与人口1. 位于四川以东200多公里处的渠江之畔。有400多万人， 广安人友好、好客。自然情况2. 风景优美，名胜众多，尤其是小平故居，每年有很多游客游览。 存在问题3. 水，空气污染4. 交通拥挤，停车难。对广安发展的看法5. （内容由考生自己拟定）注意：词数： 100左右。信的开头与结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。参考词汇： 好客h
61、ospitableDear Bob, Its very kind of you to write to me and let me know about your beautiful city. _ Best wishes. Yours faithfully，Li Ming 广安二中20152016学年高一年级下学期半期试题 第一卷第一部分(1.5分一个，共30分)： 1-5 AACBC 6-10 CCAAB 11-15 CBAAC 16-20ABBCB第二部分阅读理解：(2分一个，共40分) 21-23 CDB24-27 DCBA 28-31 BDCA 32-35DDBC 36-40 EBF
62、DA第三部分：完型填空：(1.5分一个，共30分)41-45 BDCAD46-50 ABCAB51-55 DBACA56-60 DBACB 第二卷第一节 语法填空：(1.5分一个，共15分)61.an 62.Disappointed 63.friendly 64.best 65.with 66.were 67.which 68.encouraged 69.are given 70.that第二节改错(1分一个，共10分)1.on-in 2.wanting-wanted 3.me-myself 4.22-years-old-22-year-old/years-year5.that-who 6.m
63、uch去掉 7.alittle 8.work-worked 9.were-was 10.whether-if书面表达（25分）Dear Bob, Its very kind of you to write to me and let me know about your beautiful city. Now Id like to tell you something about my hometown, Guangan City. Guangan is located on the Qujiang River,about over 200 kilometers east of Sichuan
64、g Province.Guangan has a population of more than 4 million people,who are friendly and hospitable. Besides,with its beautiful scenery and many places of interest,especially Xiaopings Hometown,thousands of tourists are attracted to visit here. However, there are still some problems, such as water and
65、 air pollution and heavy traffic in rush hours.And its hard to park. In my opinion, the city should develop its economy scientifically. I would also think that the growth of the private cars should be brought under control so that well have a better hometown in the future. Youre welcome to visit Guangan.Im looking forward to your coming. Yours, Li Hua版权所有：高考资源网()
