1、横峰中学2016-2017学年度上学期期中考试高二年级英语试卷命题人：汪莹 考试时间：120分钟第卷第一部分 听力 （每题1.5分，共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 is the weather like in the east? A. Its cold. B. Its windy. C. It rains a lot.2. What kind of music does the man like bes
2、t? A. Classical music. B. Rock-and-roll. C. Country music.3. What time is it now? A. 9:00.B. 8:40.C. 8:30.4. Where was the man born? A. In China. B. In America. C. In Canada.5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. Manager and employee. C. Teacher and student.第二节听
3、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. When does the woman want to meet the man? A. On Wednesday evening. B. On Thursday evening. C. On Saturday morning.7. How long are the mans classes each time? A. Two
4、hours. B. Three hours.C. Four hours.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What is the woman complaining about? A. The unfriendly neighbors. B. The expensive rent. C. The long way to the train station.9. What does the man suggest the woman do? A. Buy a bike. B. Move to another apartment. C. Find a better supermarket. 听第
5、8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Who can receive a discount? A. Adults. B. People with long-term courses. C. Beginners.11. How much does the woman charge for two children per hour? A. 450 RMB. B. 500 RMB. C. 650 RMB.12. What do we know about the woman? A. She is preparing for a test. B. She has a lot of experienc
6、e. C. She thinks teaching adults is more difficult.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What grade did the man need for a good college? A. 84 percent.B. 88 percent. C. 90 percent.14. Which university will both the speakers apply to? A. The University of Toronto. B. Queens University. C. McGill University.15. How wi
7、ll the woman pay for her tuition? A. Her parents will pay all of it for her.B. She will find some part-time jobs.C. She will pay part of it with scholarships.16. How does the man feel about universities in America? A. Their campuses are really nice.B. They are far too expensive.C. They provide high
8、quality education.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What is the purpose of the talk? A. To introduce a new department member. B. To welcome a new employee. C. To say goodbye to an old employee.18. What did John Clayton work as at first? A. Senior manager.B. Systems director.C. Hardware technician.19. How many c
9、hildren does John Clayton have? A. One. B. Two. C. Three.20. What will happen next? A. Martin Lynch will retire. B. John Clayton will speak. C. The audience will vote.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。A Sailors used to speak of a “Jac
10、k”when they meant a flag which was set near the bow of a sailing ship. The flag showed the country to which the ship belonged. The Union Jack became the flag of Great Britain. Australias flag has the Union Jack in the top left hand corner together with the stars of the Southern Cross. They have kept
11、 this small part of Britain on their flag because their country was first settled by people from Britain. Australias flag is the same color as the Union Jack-red, white and blue. The act of joining together is called a“ Union”. The Union Jack was the name of the flag made when England, Scotland and
12、Ireland joined together to make one country. It all began in 1707 when England and Scotland joined together to become one nation. A flag was made using two crosses-one for the patron saint of each country. The word “patron” means protector. Many centuries before the English had taken St George as th
13、eir patron saint, his emblem (标志) was a red cross on a white background. The Scottish patron saint was St Andrew. In memory of him, they used a white cross on a blue background. This cross was shaped like the letter “X”. The new flag was a mixture of both flags with two sets of crosses. When Ireland
14、 joined England and Scotland in 1800,another cross was added. St Patrichs cross of Ireland was red and also shaped like an “X”. All three flags now made up the Union Jack.21. The Union Jack is a kind of _ and contains _. A. flag; two crosses B. ship; four crosses C. flag; three crosses D. ship; thre
15、e crosses22. Why does Australia have the Union Jack in its flag? A. Because Australians respect the English. B. Because people from Britain settled in Australia first. C. Because the Union Jack is colorful. D. Because people from Britain brought the Union Jack to Australia.23. Which of the following
16、 is not true? A. The emblem of the English was a red cross on a white background. B. The Scottish used a white cross on a blue background in memory of St Andrew. C. Australias flag is the same color as the Union Jack. D. The Irish used a red cross on a blue background in memory of St George.24. The
17、colors of the flag of Great Britain now are _. A. red, white and blue B. white, yellow and blue C. red, white and black D. red, black and blueB Do you like to eat out? Do you like to eat quickly? Do you like inexpensive food? Some people go to fast-food restaurants for these reasons. In the past, pe
18、ople usually went to diners（小餐馆）for these reasons. In fact, many people in the States still go to diners today for the same reasons.A man named Walter Scott had the first “diner” in 1872. It wasnt a real diner. It was only a food cart. People on the street walked up to the cart to buy food. These ca
19、rts served late-night workers who wanted a cup of coffee and a late-night meal. The meal was a sandwich or boiled eggs. In 1887, Samuel Jones built the first diner big enough to allow the customers to come inside. However, they did not sit down. Later, people built diners with counters and desks, an
20、d people sat down while they ate. Before long, many diners stayed open around the clock. In other words, people were able to eat in diner at any time. Diners changed in other ways, too. The original menu of sandwiches and coffee became bigger. It included soup, favorite dishes, and a breakfast menu.
21、 In addition, diners soon became permanent buildings. They were no longer carts on wheels. Diners today look similar to the diners of the early 1900s. They are usually buildings with large windows. Inside, the diners have shining counters with tables and chairs. People can eat all three meals in a m
22、odern diner. Today, many people eat in fast-food restaurants such as McDonalds and Burger King. However, the diner remains an American tradition, and thousands of people still enjoy eating there. It was popular a century ago, and it is still popular today.25. A man named Walter Scott had the first “
23、diner” in 1872. Why is the word “diner” in quotation marks (引号)？_. A. Because it is spelled differently from “dinner” B. Because it is a special kind of restaurant C. Because diner was a new word D. Because the first diner was not what it is now26. Which of the following is NOT true according to the
24、 passage? _. A. Diners existed before a fast-food restaurant B. The menu included more food than sandwiches and coffee C. Burger King is a fast-food restaurant D. Sandwiches became bigger27. The main idea of the passage is that _. A. The diner is a traditional, popular place to eat in the United Sta
25、tes B. Samuel Johns built the first diner big enough to allow the customers to come inside C. American diners serve many types of food 24 hours a day to their customers D. Diners are different from fast-food restaurants in many ways C Tears ran down from my eyes as I saw the essay my high school Eng
26、lish teacher had just handed back. A big F was written on top. I was hopeless . I was stupid！My face burned with shame when my classmates called me stupid. “Im the only one who doesnt know my ABCs！”I sobbed to mum. “Ill help，”she promised. Every day I sat with her，but to me，cat looked like cta and r
27、ed was reb. Frustrated，I would return to my bedroom and draw，filling the paper with houses，restaurants and offices. “When I grow up，I want my own store，”I told mum，pointing to my drawings. “Thats great！”she said，“but first you have to learn to read.” Later，I was diagnosed with dyslexia(失读症)So mum to
28、ok me to a learning centre，where I was given reading exercises. But I still struggled. Finally，I graduated，but I was afraid of my reading skills. “Ill never get a job！”I cried to mum later again. “Dont focus on what you cant do，”she comforted.“Concentrate on what you can.” But what can I do？I wonder
29、ed. Suddenly，I thought of the drawings Id made as a child and my dream of having my own store .I enjoyed sales so much that over the next few years，I tried my hand at other businesses. Today，I watch over seven branches. We have 187 employees and $15 million in sales. While Ill never be what my teach
30、ers might have wanted，I am a successon my own terms. The other day a student sent me a card，reading：You gave me so much confidence. I hope to be like you when I am big. Tears of joy filled my eyes. This was my A，I smiled.28Why did the author feel so ashamed at school? AHis teacher scolded him in cla
31、ss. BHis teacher refused to read his essay. CHis classmates looked down upon him.DHe failed to hand in his essay on time.29Which of the following best describes the authors feeling to his mother? ADoubtful. BGuilty. CGrateful. DAngry.30What do you know from the last paragraph? AThe authors success i
32、nspired a kid. BThe authors parents were proud of their child. CThe author set a good example to businessmen. DThe authors teacher must have felt ashamed.31Which of the following can match the text? ANo pains，no gains. BEvery man has his value.CNever too old to learn.DTwo heads are better than oneD
33、People arent walking any moreif they can figure out a way to avoid it. I felt superior about this matter until the other day I took my car to mail a small parcel. The journey is a matter of 281 steps. But I used the car. And I wasnt in any hurry, either. I had merely become one more victim of a nati
34、onal sickness: motorosis. It is an illness to which I had thought myself immune(免疫的), for I was bred in the tradition of going to places on my own two legs. At that time, we regarded 25 miles as good days walk and the ability to cover such a distance in ten hours as a sign of strength and skill. It
35、did not occur to us that walking was a hardship. And the effect was lasting. When I was 45 years old I racedand beata teenage football player the 168 steps up the Stature of Liberty. Such enterprises today are regarded by many middleaged persons as bad for the heart. But a wellknown British physicia
36、n, Sir Adolphe Abrhams, pointed out recently that hearts and bodies need proper exercise. A person who avoids exercise is more likely to have illnesses than one who exercises regularly. And walking is an ideal form of exercisethe most familiar and natural of all. It was Henry Thoreau who showed mank
37、ind the richness of going on foot. The man walking can learn the trees, flowers, insects, birds and animals, the significance of seasons, the very feel of himself as a living creature in a living world. He cannot learn in a car. The car is a convenient means of transport, but we have made it our way
38、 of life. Many people dont dare to approach Nature any more; to them the world they were born to enjoy is all threat. To them security is a steel river thundering on a concrete road. And much of their thinking takes place while waiting for the traffic light to turn green. I say that the green of for
39、ests is the minds best light. And none but the man on foot can evaluate what is basic and everlasting.32. What is the national sickness? A. Walking too much. B. Driving cars too much. C. Travelling too much. D. Climbing stairs too much.33. What was life like when the author was young? A. People cons
40、idered a tenhour walk as a hardship. B. People often walked 25 miles a day. C. People used to climb the Statue of Liberty. D. People usually went around on foot. 34. The author mentions Henry Thoreau to prove that_. A. middleaged people like getting back to nature B. walking in nature helps enrich o
41、nes mind C. people need regular exercise to keep fit D. going on foot prevents heart disease35. What is compared to “a steel river” in Paragraph 6? A. To advise people to do outdoor activities. B. A ray of traffic light. C. A queue of cars. D. To encourage people to return to walking.第二节（共5小题：每小题2分，
42、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。 Job interviewing is important for all of us. You are meeting new people, and making first impressions by what you know or dont know. The following tips can help you prepare for the interview effectively.Practice Practice your responses to the typical j
43、ob interview questions most employers ask. Think of actual examples you can use to describe your skills. Providing evidence of your successes is a great way to promote your candidacy. 36 . Research Prepare a response so you are ready for the question What do you know about this company? 37 If youre
44、not sure of the name, call and ask before the interview. Try to relate what you know about the company when answering questions. 38 . Make sure your interview clothes are neat, tidy and suitable for the type of firm you are interviewing with. Bring some copies of your resume(简历). Include a pen and p
45、aper for note taking.Be on time Be on time for the interview. 39 .If need be, take some time to drive to the interview location ahead of time so you know exactly where you are going and how long it will take to get there.Stay calm 40 .Take a moment to regroup. Keep eye contact with the interviewer.
46、Listen to the whole question before you answer and pay attentionyou will be embarrassed if you forget the question! A. Show what you know B. Get ready C. On time means five to ten minutes early. D. Send your thank-you note within 24 hours of your interview. E. Know the interviewers name and use it d
47、uring the job interview. F. During the job interview try to relax and stay as calm as possible. G. Also have a list of your own questions to ask the employer ready.第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 ：完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分） On the two countriesborder，a pack of wild dogs circled American soldiers for food.
48、The leader of the dogs was a gray-and-white dog. The soldiers called him Nubs. Nubs was shaking and 41 able to stand. Marine major Brian Dennis looked closer and saw that there was a knife 42 in his chest. Dennis couldnt stand seeing the dog 43 . He and his men immediately treated the wound, and gav
49、e Nubs medicine. Nubs 44 but was still in pain. The next day, the team had to 45 . Ten days later, Denniss unit was back, and so was Nubs. He was still 46, but the men fed him and played with him. Before long the unit once again 47 an outpost (前哨) 70 miles away. Nubs, slowly but determinedly, 48 the
50、m far into the trackless wasteland until the men lost 49 of him. Two days later, beyond Denniss 50 , he saw Nubs just outside the outpost. The dog had tracked(跟踪) him across 70 miles of frozen desert to 51 with the friend who had saved his life. From then on Nubs and the men slept in the same place,
51、 and ran around in the same ruins. The soldiers were not 52 to have pets, and Dennis 53 to make sure the dog would continue to live the 54 life. So he quickly raised $4,000 from his family and friends to fly Nubs to 55 . A month later,when Dennis and the dog were 56 in California,at first Nubs didnt
52、 recognize the guy. 57 within minutes, the dog jumped into Denniss arms, jumping up again and again to 58 his friends face. A little 59 and concern in the middle of war will not save a violent world. But small stories, like the story of a soldier and a dog, hold a promise of a(n) 60 world. 41.A.most
53、ly B.certainly C.hardlyD.nearly 42.A.hurt B.harm C.wound D.injure 43.A.suffer B.starve C.cry D.stand 44.A.slept B.recovered C.woke D.fell 45.A.leave B.rest C.passD.remain 46.A.hungry B.tired C.weakD.dirty 47.A.took up B.took over C.left forD.returned from 48.A.followed B.watched C.noticed D.barked 4
54、9.A.touch B.sight C.footprint D.smell 50.A.ability B.surprise C.understandingD.imagination 51.A.part B.fight C.breakD.meet 52.A.asked B.suggested C.requiredD.allowed 53.A.decided B.agreed C.accepted D.proposed 54.A.moving B.amazing C.good D.interesting 55.A.London B.America C.borderD.neighbourhood 5
55、6.A.found B.interviewed C.linkedD.reunited 57.A.So B.But C.AndD.Though 58.A.lick B.touch C.biteD.clean 59.A.medicine B.anger C.painD.care 60.A.peaceful B.equal C.frighteningD.amazing第II卷（非选择题 共50分，答案用黑色水笔写在答题卡相应位置）第一节 语法填空 （共10小题，每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将
56、答案填写在答题卡标号为6170的相应位置上。 I can well remember that I was once asked to deliver a speech titled A Real Test in My Life before the whole class at the age of 9 ! You can imagine how terribly shy I was the moment I thought of that- with so many people 61 (look) at me. I had no 62 (choose) but to prepare fo
57、r it, though. First of all, I was to draft(起草) the speech, which was just a piece of cake for me, a good writer. But the hardest part lay in my oral presentation from my memory, for to read from the paper was not allowed. The real moment began 63 I stood on the platform with my legs trembling and my
58、 mind blank. But my 64 (listen) were waiting patiently without any signs of rushing me. 65 (gradual) I found myself back, giving out my speech with 66 (difficult). After what seemed to be a hundred years, I found my audience applauding-I made 67 ! From then on, my fear of talking before a big audien
59、ce 68 (appear). Actually with my confidence building up, I now turn out to be a great speaker. Looking back, I know the greatest difficulty on our way 69 success is our fear. Overcome it, 70 we will be able to achieve our goals.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
60、你同桌的以下作文。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： 在错词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 Last weekend, I helped my grandparents prepare for our trip to Xian. In Saturday morning, I searched the Internet for the train schedule, the weather in Xian, or some hotel i
61、nformations. In the afternoon, I went to the train station and manage to buy two tickets for them because there was a long queue. After dinner, I packed all things that might be needed. And the next morning, I went to the station to see them away off. Wave goodbye to them on the platform, I felt ver
62、y happy and wished them a safer journey. 第二节 书面表达（满分25分） 假设你是王华，今年17岁。你在校报上看见一则招聘广告，急需在学校内聘一位同学任英文版的编辑，内容要求如下： 该工作主要包括两部分：一是在英文报纸杂志及互联网上选择合适学生的文章； 二是选择和编辑(edit )同学们的来稿。 希望同学能满足一下要求：乐意奉献出一些业余时间为同学们服务； 英文、美术皆好；能熟 练使用电脑。 你得知，并相信自己能胜任这项工作。请你按照以上提示写一封求职信。Dear Sir or Madam, Yours sincerely， WangHua 高二年级期中
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65、h, and I won several first prizes in the national English competitions. Second, in my spare time, I like reading English newspapers and some articles on the Internet. So its easy for me to pick out some excellent articles for our schoolmates to read. I also have the ability to edit articles. Third,
66、I have been interested in art since a junior student and my paintings are popular with my classmates. Whats more, I have a good knowledge of computer and can operate the computer skillfully. I enjoy working with people and Id like to spare some of my free time to serve my schoolmates as well. In the future, I hope to work as a journalist. I look forward to receiving your reply. Yours sincerely Wang Hua
