1、揭阳一中20152016学年度第一学期高二级（95届）英语科阶段考（二）试卷第一部分 听力理解（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）根据各段播放内容及其相关小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Conversation 11. What do we know about the womans experience at the restaurant?A. She enjoyed the food there. B. She had an unhappy time there. C. She quarreled with her boyfriend the
2、re.2. What can we know from the conversation?A. The man doesnt like Italian food. B. The man seldom eats out. C. The man speaks Italian.Conversation 23.Where was the woman born?A. In Germany. B. In Britain. C. In America.4. Why did the man come to America?A. To do some sightseeing. B. To deal with h
3、is work. C. To study abroad.Conversation 3 5. What is the woman doing?A. Attending a job interview. B. Asking to leave the company. C. Asking for a higher position.6. Which field is the woman interested in?A. Education. B. Marketing C. Advertising.Conversation 47. What do we know about the weather r
4、ecently?A. It has been fine for days. B. It rains a lot these days. C. It has been windy these days.8. What does the woman think of playing baseball?A. Fierce. B. Dull. C. Dangerous.9. What will the two speakers do this afternoon?A. Go swimming in the lake. B. Play baseball in the park. C. Go boatin
5、g for fun.Conversation 510. Why does the man know that place so well?A. Because he lives near it.B. Because he often visits it.C. Because he once drove across the area.11. What will the man do tonight?A. Go to a club.B. Go to a bar. C. Prepare for an exam.12. What is the woman probably studying?A. E
6、ngineeringB. Medicine. C. Designing. Conversation 613. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Old friends.B. Husband and wife. C. Colleagues.14. Why doesnt the man want the woman to tell him so much about the movie?A. Because he is not interested in it. B. Because he wants sur
7、prises. C. Because he has seen it. 15. What will the man do this weekend?A. Go swimming with his girlfriend. B. Go on a picnic with his parents. C. Attend a dance party.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。AChristmas Eve was tomorrow. I hoped one
8、of the packages that held a camera had already been placed under the Christmas tree. It was the only thing I wanted. I had been dropping hints to my parents. I love taking photos. My bedroom walls are covered with photos I had taken with my moms old camera. Im always trying to capture (捕捉) those per
9、fect moments in which you can hear the laughter or touch the beautiful scene, but my camera has always seemed to fall short. I knew Mom had put a few presents under the tree this morning, so I went on a hunt in my moms room. I opened the door and found my Christmas present was lying unwrapped on the
10、 floor a big pink cat. I felt so disappointed.Mom seemed to notice that, and she tried to cheer me up. “Stacy, I got your present today. I am so excited to surprise you!” “I cant wait,” I said. The next day I couldnt wait any longer. I needed to tell her.“Mom, may I talk to you for a second?” “Sure,
11、 dear. What do you need to talk about?” she asked.And so it came how upset I was that I was getting a cat. “Stacy, that cat is for your sister Julia!” she said with a smile.“Then what am I getting?” I asked.She just smiled. “Youll have to wait and see.” Next morning, I happily got into the living ro
12、om and sat next to the tree. I pulled out the box with my name on it and opened the wrapping paper to find .My camera! “Thank you!” I said to both Dad and Mom.Dad picked up the camera and took a picture of Julia, Mom and me. It has become one of my favorite pictures. Just on that Christmas morning,
13、I took lots of photos with my camera my little sister making a face, my parents giving me a soft smile and all of these photos have come to mean one thing to me: love.16. The underlined phrase“dropping hints” in Paragraph 1 means _.A. talking often B. suggesting indirectly C. sending presents D. tak
14、ing pictures17. Why did Stacy feel disappointed at first?A. Her mother couldnt understand her at all. B. Her mother didnt buy her any Christmas gift.C. She mistook her sisters Christmas gift for hers.D. She didnt find her present in her moms room.18. We can learn from the passage that _.A. her mothe
15、r bought Stacy a camera after discovering her disappointmentB. her mother knew what gift Stacy wanted for ChristmasC. Stacy thought its OK to have an old cameraD. Stacy finally got her gift on Christmas Eve19. What is the last paragraph mainly about?A. The family happiness captured by the camera. B.
16、 The nice Christmas that Stacy spent.C. The beautiful pictures that Stacy took.D. The true love that Stacy got from her parents.20. What would be the best title for the passage?A. A Christmas gift as wished B. Love is more important than giftsC. A wonderful Christmas D. Love can not be bought BThis
17、brief book is aimed at high school students, but speaks to anyone learning at any stage of life Its formal, serious style closely matches its content, a school-masterly book on schooling. The author, WHArmstrong, starts with the basics: reading and writingIn his opinion, reading doesnt just mean rec
18、ognizing each word on the page; it means taking in the information, digesting it and incorporating it into oneself just as one digests a sandwich and makes it a part of himselfThe goal is to bring the information back to life, not just to treat it as dead facts on paper from dead treesReading and wr
19、iting cannot be completely separated from each other; in fact, the aim of reading is to express the information you have got from the textIve seen it again and again：some-one who cant express an idea after reading a text is just as ineffective as someone who hasnt read it at allOnly a third of the b
20、ook remains after that discussion, which Armstrong devotes to specific tips for studying languages, math, science and historyHe generally handles these topics thoroughly and equally, except for some weakness in the science and math sections and a bit too much passion (激情) regarding history to his st
21、udents, that was a hundred times more than my history teachers ever got acrossTo my disappointment, in this part of the book he ignores the artsAs a matter of fact, they demand all the concentration and study that math and science do, though the study differs slightly in kindAlthough its commonly be
22、lieved that the arts can only be naturally acquired, actually, learning the arts is no more natural than learning French or mathematicsMy other comment is that the text agedThe first edition apparently dates to the 1960snone of the references(参考文献)seem newer than the late 1950sAs a result, the discu
23、ssion misses the entire computer ageThese are small points, though, and dont affect the main discussionI recommend it to any student and any teacher, including the self-taught student21. According to Armstrong, the goal of reading is to_A. gain knowledge and expand ones viewB. understand the meaning
24、 between the linesC. express ideas based on what one has readD. get information and keep it alive in memory22. The author of the passage insists that learning the arts_A. requires great efforts B. demands real passionC. is less natural than learning maths D. is as natural as learning a language23. W
25、hat is a shortcoming of Armstrongs work according to the author?A. Some ideas are slightly contradictoryB. There is too much discussion on studying scienceC. The style is too seriousD. It lacks new information24. This passage can be classified as_A. an advertisement B. a book review C. a feature sto
26、ry D. A news report25. Which of the following words can best describe the authors attitude towards the book_ 。来源:学*科*网Z*X*X*KA. positive B. neutral C. negative D. objective CYou make decisions, year after year, never lasting for more than a few days ending up lost and in the same place you started.
27、Allow me to suggest some tips that may help you stick to your decisions creating long lasting positive change in your life.Telling other people about your plan can help in many ways. First, it is always easier to stick to a decision when you have other people supporting you. Your friends are less li
28、kely to tempt you with whatever it is you are trying to control if they know that you made a decision about it. Telling other people about your decision is also helpful in that it keeps us to the pressure on you to try and stick to you plan of action.Choose a measurable and specific decision. Instea
29、d of deciding to “look better” or “have a better relationship with so and so”, choose a more definable decision. Deciding to “eat a vegetable every day” or “go out for coffee once a week with John” is much easier to track and assess than a general decision to “be a better person”.Build a reward syst
30、em. Connected to the last tip of choosing a measurable and specific decision is that when you do accomplish this specific behavior you decided to do, give yourself small rewards along the process. For example, for every week of healthy eating treat yourself with something special.Creative visual aid
31、s. A colleague of mine decided one year for his New Years decision to be more frugal. He decided to try and save money by lowering his monthly bills. So he posted a copy of his highest electric bill by his heater so that every time he wanted to raise the temperature he would see the high electric bi
32、ll reminding him to be more cautious about his energy consumption.26. Many peoples decisions cant become reality because _.A. they dont take them seriously at the beginning B. they make them but cant stick to them to the endC. they meet much difficulty in the process D. they lack support from their
33、families27. Why does the writer advise telling your plan to other people?A. Because they will offer you support and pressure. B. Because they may reward you along the process.C. Because they will temp you when you want something.D. Because you will need someone to offer some visual aids.28. Which of
34、 the following is a specific decision?A. To look better. B. To behave better. C. To be an honest person. D. To go out for dinner with a friend once a week.29. The underlined word “frugal” probably means _.A. careful with money B. careless with money C. cautious about safety D. generous with money30.
35、 The colleague posted his highest electric bill by his heater to _.A. remind himself not to use the heater B. warn himself not to waste energy C. remember the electric bill forever D. remind himself that he is short of money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。请把答案填涂在答题卡上。（
36、如需选G，请在答题卡上同时涂AB)Could Organizing Your Home Change Your Life?Marie Kondo is an expert on organizing and cleaning. She is considered an expert on clearing away unused or unnecessary things, better known as clutter. Actually, she did write a book on the issue, which is called “The Life-Changing Magic
37、of Tidying Up”. 31 It has sold more than 2 million copies.Marie Kondo says people can improve their lives by changing the way they think about all their stuff- everything from books, documents and photographs to clothing and personal mementoes. “ 32 ” And “this is pretty good,” Ms. Kondo writes.This
38、 is not the first time an organizing expert has written a book on clutter. Other books suggest wonderful things will happen when you organize your home. One book says that if you throw out 50 things from yourhome, you will actually find your life. 33 . And still others promise a better job, more mon
39、ey and a perfect family if you simply organize the things that fill your life. 34 . She told the Business Insider website that some of her clients have lost weight. “Your self-perception is improved by living in a clean and neat room,” she said. “This can change lifestyles and, in turn, appearances.
40、”Marie Kondo teaches a method of organizing she calls KonMari. It is more of an event or ceremony. This is the part that followers say makes it more lasting. Ms. Kondo says KonMari creates a different relationship between you and your possessions. If the object meant something to you or served you w
41、ell, you thank it for its service before throwing or giving it away. In her book, Ms. Kondo suggests that you touch the item and ask one simple question: Does it bring me joy? 35 .A. Her book is a best-seller around the worldB. Marie Kondo makes some of the same claimsC. When you put your house in o
42、rder, you put your affairs and your past in order too.D. Unnecessary things just take up too much space in your home.E. If it doesnt, you give it away so that it may give joy to someone else.F. Another book says that if you make clutter disappear, you will also lose weight.G. On the contrary, Marie
43、Kondo disagrees with it.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。Life was hard, and Cam was broke as he had lost his job as a DJ. He had no cash on him but a brand-new dollarbillwith all the autographs (亲笔签名) of the Opry stars, whic
44、h he 36 carefully and carried with him always. One morning, hea young man 37 quietly in an oldyellowDodge in the parking lot. Cam waved to him and drove away. When he went back to the parking lotthat night, he noticed the car again, parked in the 38 space. This car had not moved. The next morning, a
45、s Cam walked near the car, the man 39 his window down, 40 self and said he had been inhiscar for days with no money or food. Then, 41 , the man asked if he might borrow adollarfor a snack to get him by until the next day. Cam explained his 42 that he didnt have a dollar to lend him. He walked to his
46、 car, wishing he could have 43 him. Then Cam suddenly 44 Grand Ole Oprydollar. He 45 with his conscience a minute or two, pulled his wallet out and 46 the. Then he walked back to themanand gave him his 47 dollar,“Somebody has 48 all over this,” the man said, but he didnt notice that the writing was
47、dozens of 49. He took the bill. Thatmorning when Cam was back home trying not to 50 what he had done, things began to happen. The phone rang; a recording studio wantedhimto do a commercial that paid $ 500, which 51 like a million. In the next few days more 52 came to him out of nowhere. Good things
48、kept coming 53 . Cam 54 saw thein the oldyellowDodge again. But whether the guy was a 55 or an angel doesnt matter.36. A. possessed B. guarded C. worriedD. held37. A. beggingB. crying C. sitting D. singing38.A. sameB. right C. properD. wrong39.A. turnedB. pushed C. rolled D. opened40.A. introduced B
49、. explained C. praisedD. told41.A. warmlyB. merrily C. rudely D.hesitantly42.A. jobB. situation C. carD. hobby43.A. savedB. forgotten C. helpedD. missed44.A. discoveredB. remembered C. found D. 45.A. thought B considered C. searched D. struggled46.A. touchedB. dropped C. smelledD. studied47.A. bigB.
50、 only C. small D. nice48.A. written B. drawn C. paintedD damaged49.A. lines B. signatures C. words D. pictures50.A. lie in B. stick to C. think about D. rely on51.A. sounded B. lookedC. seemedD. became52.A. newsB. phonesC.opportunities D. messages53.A. finallyB. steadilyC. quickly D. slowly54.A. nev
51、erB. justC. yetD. still55.A. driverB. painter C. helperD. beggar来源:学|科|网第二节（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或括号内单词的正确形式。Taking a taxi in some Eastern European countries can be 56 shocking experience. It is said that some taxi drivers have metal wires 57 (stick) into the passengers seats. And w
52、hen a button 58 (push), the seat will give you an electric shock. These taxi drivers dont do this 59 fun. They do it to tourists 60 argue about the ridiculous fares they charge. Some drivers charge as much 61 ten times the legal fare. They have a secret switch which makes the meters much 62 (fast).
53、If you refuse to pay, you are really in for a shock. In one case, a German woman had no choice but to pay US$120 for a US$20 ride from the airport. She said that she was “really taken for a ride,” 63 what could she do? Besides the 64 (electricity) shock, she was verbally abused and threatened with p
54、hysical violence. She has only one piece of advice for tourists, “Take the bus 65 stay at home.”第四部分 基础知识运用（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）第一节I. 根据首字母及括号中的英文提示，结合句意，写出所缺单词的正确形式。(每题1分，共5分)66. He was accused of p_ (own) a gun without a licence.67. Students are under increasing p_ (stress) to work long hours.68. I
55、was convinced that he didnt a_ (try) to exchange views with me.69. Words fail to c_ (express) my feelings and emotions at this exciting moment.70. The government has already a_ (take) specific and effective measures to control pollution.II. 用所给单词的适当形式填空。(每题1分，共4分)71. It had a bad effect on agricultu
56、re and food chain, and_ on human health. (consequence)72. It is difficult to predict whether his translation will be _ to the spirit of the original. (faith)73. Frick had a _ for pre-twentieth century paintings, which are well-represented in this excellent collection. (prefer)74. He decided to trans
57、form the way he treats others, and _ became a person easy to get along with. (eventual)第二节 完成句子：每空一词（每题1分，共6分）75. _ _ (一旦完工)，the museum will be open to the public.76. 如果下周他向公司申请这个职位的话会被录用的。_ _ _ to the company for the position next week, he would be accepted.77. It was evident that he came here _ _(
58、目的是) help the local people78. If I _ _ _ _ (用光) sugar, I wouldnt have gone to the shops in the heavy rain.79. The Students Union is _ _ (呼吁) everyone to save power and water.80. There is no doubt that a knowledge of first aid can _ _ _ _（的确能发挥作用）to life saving.第五部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错（共 10 小题；每小题
59、1分，共 10 分）下面短文中有10处语言错误。请在有错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。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。In December of 2006, I was the single parent raising my daughter whom was six years old at the time. I didnt have much money, and I want
60、ed to buy a Christmas tree. I took my daughter along with me. As we were choosing a Christmas tree within my budget, my daughter wanted a big tree than that planned one. I told my daughter we cant afford a taller tree. Someone must have heard of our conversation. When I went to paying for the tree,
61、the clerk said the customer before me had paid for my tree. I shocked. I was very thankful to what the stranger had done for us. That day I promised to me that I would pay it forward.第二节 书面表达（满分 25 分）你校将开展为期一周的艺术节，请你根据以下表格的内容，写一篇英语短文：活动目的培养学生对艺术的兴趣；增强学生的艺术鉴赏能力；让同学们交到更多朋友。活动对象全体学生活动时间11月20日至11月26日活动地
62、点学校图书馆2楼活动内容美术老师张老师作一个主题为“关于艺术与生活”的演讲；欣赏名画和书法作品 (calligraphy works)；摄影作品大赛，获奖者均可获得数码 (digital) 相机一台。注意：1词数100左右； 2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。_揭阳一中20152016学年度第一学期高二级（95届）英语科阶段考（二）试卷答案第一部分听力理解（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）1-5 BCCBB 6-10 CBACB 11-15 CAABC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）16-20 BCBAA 21-25 CADBA 26-
63、30 BADAB第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）31-35 ACFBE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）36-40 BCACA 41-45 DBCBD 46-50 DBABC 51-55 ACBAD第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）56. a 57. stuck 58. is pushed 59. for 60. who61. as 62. faster 63. but 64. electric 65. or第四部分 基础知识运用（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）66. possessing 67
64、. pressure 68. attempt 69. convey 70. adopted71. consequently 72. faithful 73. preference 74. eventually75. Once completed 76. If he applied/should he apply 77. aiming to 78. hadnt run out of 79. appealing to 80. make a real difference/really make a difference第五部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错（共 10 小题；每小题 1
65、分，共 10 分）In December of 2006, I was the single parent raising my daughter whom was six years old a who at the time. I didnt have much money, and I wanted to buy a Christmas tree. I took my butdaughter along with me. As we were choosing a Christmas tree within my budget, my daughter wanted a big tree
66、 than that planned one. I told my daughter we cant afford a taller tree. bigger couldntSomeone must have heard of our conversation. When I went to paying for the tree, the clerk said paythe customer before me had paid for my tree. I shocked. I was very thankful to what the was forstranger had done f
67、or us. That day I promised to me that I would pay it forward. myself第二节 书面表达（满分 25 分）Possible version:In order to develop students interest in art and improve their ability of appreciating art works, our school will hold a one-week long art festival on the second floor of the school library from the
68、 20th to 26th of November. This is a chance for students to make more friends with common interest. During the activity, the art teacher Miss Zhang will make a speech about art and life. Whats more, there will be an exhibition of famous paintings and calligraphy works. There is no doubt that it will appeal to a great number of students who are enthusiastic about art. The most exciting thing is that we will also hold a photography competition, in which the winners will be rewarded a digital camera.