1、2014-2015学年度第一学期高二年级期中联考英 语 试 题第卷（共三部分，满分115分）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, 选出最佳选项。每段对话仅读一遍。1. Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. In a park. B. In a zoo. C. In a pet store.2. What does the woman mean?A. Things here are very cheap. B. Things here are not chea
2、p. C. She doesnt know whether things here are cheap or not.3. Where are the two speakers going to plant the tree?A. By the front door. B. At the back of the garage. C. At the end of the garden.4. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a shop. B. In a hotel. C. In a restaurant.5. What do we lea
3、rn from the conversation?A. The man went to New Zealand during Christmas.B. The man visited New Zealand during the summer holiday.C. The mans parents live in New Zealand.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，选出最佳选项。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。 6. Who is the woman speaking to?A. Her husband. B. A polic
4、eman.C. A fire-fighter.7. Whats the woman asking for?A. Advice on safety. B. Money. C. Help.8. What has happened to the womans house?A. Its been burnt down.B. Its been broken into. C. Its been damaged.听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。 9. What does the woman want to know?A. The best way to go to New York. B. The quic
5、kest way to go to New York.C. The cheapest way to go to New York.10. How much does it cost the woman to go to New York by bus?A. $5. B. $15. C. $50. 11. What do we know from the conversation?A. The woman will go to New York by bus.B. It will take the woman five hours to go to New York by bus.C. The
6、woman wont go to New York by bus.听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。 12. When will the ballet performances be on?A. This week.B. Next week.C. Next month.13. When will the man attend the performance?A. On Sunday evening.B. On Thursday evening. C. On Friday evening.14. How much does the man pay for the tickets?A. $20.
7、B. $10. C. $40. 听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。 15. Whats the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Good friends. B. Strangers.C. Classmates.16. What can we know about the woman from the conversation?A. She won a cup in last weeks tennis competition.B. She is a science expert. C. She works at St Judes
8、 Training College.17. How long has the man been in the science department?A. Half a year. B. More than a year. C. Two years.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. How often do people in the Historical Society meet?A. Every week. B. Every other week. C. Every three weeks.19. What is the main purpose of the Historica
9、l Society?A. To find out what they can learn from history. B. To study the people in history.C. To learn about what happened in the past.20. What do the Historical Society plan to do this year?A. Study the history of the town. B. Visit historic houses in the college. C. Visit more historic places.第二
10、部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。21. John, theres _ certain Mrs Myles on _ phone for you. Oh, Im coming. Thank you. A. a ; / B. / ; / C. / ; the D. a ; the 22. Interest is as _ to learning as the ability to understang, even more so. A. vital B. available C.
11、specific D. similar23. _one is fully prepared，outdoor sports can sometimes mean injuries. A. Because of B. Because C. Unless D. When24. Look! What a mistake! Why?Sorry, I _ on it. A. dont concentrate B. wasnt concentrating C. havent been concentrating D. hadnt concentrated25. What she referred to wa
12、s so confusing that they could hardly make any _ of it. A. message B. information C. understanding D. sense 26.Why are your eyes so red? You _ have slept well last night. Yeah, I stayed up late writing a report. A. cant B. mustt C. neednt D. wont 27. Please do me a favor _ Mr. Black of our new date
13、and place of the meeting, or hell miss it. A. to inform B. informing C. informed D. inform 28. Did you recognize your former classmate whom you hadnt seen for many years at the party yesterday. Yes, I recognized him _ I saw him. A. frequently B. constantly C. instantly D. quickly 29. Being out of wo
14、rk, Lane can no longer _ friends to dinners and movies as she used to.A. urge B. treat C. appear D. expose 30. Shall we take some apples with us?No, at no time _ in the library. A. is food allowed B. allows food C. food is allowed D. does food allow 31. The county, _ in the north of Anhui, has a his
15、tory of more than 2,000 years. A. located B. to be located C. being located D. locating 32. On completing the courses, the teacher will have earned the qualification to _a teaching license in Thailand.A. turn away B. take over C. apply for D. work out33. You can ask anyone for help. _ here is willin
16、g to lend you a hand. A. One B. Everyone C. No one D. Someone34. When someone hurts us we should write it down in sand _ winds of forgiveness can wipe it off. A. which B. where C. that D. while35. I cant remember those grammar rules! _ . Practice more.A. Its up to you B. Its hard to say C. Im afraid
17、 D. Youre not alone第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，共30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从第每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项. My husband Jeff and I moved into ournew home in Scottsbluff last year just before Christmas. I did not have the 36 or energy to carry out my traditional Christmas decorating and baking activities. What was the po
18、int, anyway? It was going to be a 37 Christmas after all. 38 , the neighborly nature of west Nebraska residents started to trickle (陆续来临) in. There was a 39 on the door one evening. It was Jeffs new colleague, John Smith, and his wife, Phyllis. The Smiths had stopped by to 40 us to town with a loaf
19、of homemade bread. They pointed out a 41 on the porch (门廊). Apparently the doorbell wasnt working in the cold snowy weather and we had 42 a visit from the Browns, our across-the-street neighbors, who brought us a Christmas card and more Christmas cookies. The 43 feelings brought by these thoughtful
20、gestures lasted longer than the food.As Jeff and I were clearing pre-Christmas 44 from our driveway, Ernie Guzman came over from next door to 45 us to dig out. Then, we received an invitation to 46 a Christmas Eve meal with our neighbors, Ernie and Nancy Sommer, and their 47 a 90-year-old lady, who
21、also had no family in the immediate area with whom to spend the holiday. Our Christmas Eve was quite merry, thanks to our 48 . Our Christmas morning 49 was special, thanks to the Smiths gift of bread. I was so 50 for these gestures of welcome, especially during the holidays.This year, we were again
22、unable to be with our families for Christmas. The 51 and work schedules just made things too difficult. 52 that sense of Christmas isolation (孤立) all too well, we decided to try to round up some other folks who were 53 in the holidays. Lonely people are all around us, but most of us 54 notice them.
23、Just take a look around you. Sometimes, the smallest 55 gesture can make a world of difference.36. A. time B. chance C. anxiety D. ability37. A. merryB. freeC. lonely D. usual38. A. ThereforeB. MeanwhileC. Somehow D. However39. A. card B. signC. knockD. note40. A. invite B. welcomeC. driveD. send41.
24、 A. tree B. package C. mail D. flower 42. A. missed B. arrangedC. received D. forgot43. A. deep B. true C. warm D. mixed 44. A. leaves B. rubbish C. dust D. snow45. A. teach B. help C. urge D. forbid 46. A. exchange B. prepare C. taste D. share 47. A. aunt B. maid C. guest D. partner48. A. folks B.
25、relatives C. colleagues D. neighbors49. A. call B. breakfast C. greeting D. meeting50. A. grateful B. eager C. ready D. sorry 51. A. situation B. expense C. season D. distance 52. A. Studying B. Knowing C.Showing D. Discovering53. A. alone B. busy C. happy D. active54. A. always B. finally C. seldom
26、 D. usually 55. A. kind B. patient C. vague D. careful 第三部分 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。A Sports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature .However, whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should be aware that your sport of choi
27、ce might have great influence on the environment.Some sports are resource-hungry. Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but also tons of water. Besides, all sorts of chemicals and huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses（球场） in good condition. This causes maj
28、or environmental effects. For example, in the dry regions of Portugal and Spain, golf is often held responsible for serious water shortage in some local areas.There are many environment-friendly sports. Power walking is one of them that you could take up today. You dont need any special equipment ex
29、cept a good pair of shoes; and you dont have to worry about resources and your purse. Simple and free, power walking can also keep you fit. If you walk regularly, it will be good for your heart and bones. Experts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make you feel less anxious, sleep well a
30、nd have better weight control.Whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener by using environment-friendly equipment and buying products made from recycled materials. But the final goal should be “green gyms”. They are better replacements for traditional health clubs and modern sports centers.
31、Members of green gyms play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other open spaces. There is no special requirement for you to start your membership. And best of all, its free.56. Which of the following is the author most probably in favor of? A. Cycling around a lake. B. Motor racing in the desert
32、. C. Playing basketball in a gym. D. Swimming in a sports center.57. What do we know about golf from the passage? A. It is popular in Portugal and Spain. B. It causes water shortages around the world. C. It pollutes the earth with chemicals and wastes. D. It needs water and electricity to keep its c
33、ourses green.58. The author uses power walking as an example mainly because_. A. it is an outdoor sport B. it improves our health C. it uses fewer resources D. it is recommended by experts59. The author writes the passage to_. A. show us the function of major sports B. encourage us to go in for gree
34、n sports C. discuss the major influence of popular sports D. introduce different types of environment-friendly sports BWhen Frida Kahlos paintings were on show in London, a poet described her paintings as “a ribbon (丝带) around a bomb”. Such comments seem to suggest Kahlo had a big influence on the a
35、rt world of her time. Sadly, she is actually a much bigger name today than she was during her time.Born in 1907 in a village near Mexico City, Kahlo suffered from polio (小儿麻痹症) at the age of seven. Her spine (脊柱) became bent (弯曲) as she grew older. Then, in 1925, her back was broken in several place
36、s in a school-bus accident. Throughout the rest of her life, the artist had many operations, but nothing was able to cure the terrible pain in her back. However, the accident had an unexpected side effect. While lying in her bed recovering, Kahlo taught herself to paint.In 1929, she got married to D
37、iego Rivera, another famous Mexican artist. Riveras strong influences on Kahlos style can be seen in her early works, but her later works from the 1940s, known today as her best works, show less influence from her husband.Unfortunately, her works did not attract much attention in the 1930s and 1940s
38、, even in her home country. Her first one-woman show in Mexico was not held until 1953. For more than a decade (十年) after her death in 1954, Kahlos works remained largely unnoticed by the world, but in the 1970s her works began to gain international fame at last.60. What does the phrase “a much bigg
39、er name” in Paragraph 1 most nearly mean? A. a far better artistB. a far more gifted artist C. a much stronger personD. a much more famous person61. The terrible pain Kahlo suffered was caused by _. A. polioB. back injuriesC. the operations she hadD. her bent spine62. Kahlos style had become increas
40、ingly independent since the _. A. 1950sB.1930s C. 1940s D. 1970s63. What is authors attitude toward Kahlo? A. DevotionB. Sympathy C. Worry D. EncouragementCAs a parent you might never guess all the ways a good imagination benefits your child. It helps a preschooler(学龄前儿童)：Develop social skillsAs chi
41、ldren play pretend, they explore relationships between family members, friends and coworkers and learn more about how people interact. Playing doctor, they imagine how physicians care for their patients. Playing house, they learn more about how parents feel about their children. Imaginative play hel
42、ps develop empathy(同情) for others. If children can imagine how it feels to be left out of a game or to lose a pet, they are better able to help those in need. They become more willing to play fair, to share, and to cooperate. Build selfconfidenceYoung children have very little control over their liv
43、es. Imagining oneself as a builder of skyscrapers(摩天大楼) or a superhero defending the planet is empowering to a child. It helps them develop confidence in their abilities and their potential. Boost intellectual growth Using the imagination is the beginning of abstract thought. Children who can see a
44、kings castle in a mound(堆) of sand or a delicious dinner in a mud pie are learning to think symbolically(象征性地). This skill is important in school where a child will have to learn that numerals symbolize groups of objects, letters symbolize sounds, and so on.Practice language skillsKids who play pret
45、end with their friends do a lot of talking. This helps boost their vocabulary, improve sentence structure and promote communication skills.Work out fearsPlaying pretend can help children work out their fears and worries. When children roleplay about the big, bad monster under the bed, they gain a se
46、nse of control over him and he doesnt seem quite so big or so bad. Imaginative play also helps kids vent(发泄) confusing feelings they might have, such as anger toward a parent or compete with a new sibling(兄弟姐妹)Enjoy reading books To encourage your youngsters imagination, read to him every day. Books
47、 offer children the opportunity to visit other worlds and create new ones of their own. For generations children have enjoyed reading the story of Peter Pan because Peter takes them on fascinating adventures. Readers Digest Young Families offers a beautiful typical Disney edition of Peter Pan, which
48、 is an iParenting Media Award winner. Click here to find out how you can get this classic story along with 2 free books-Bambi and Pinocchio.64. Whats NOT the advantage of children having a good imagination?AHelping them form a good habit of reading stories.BExpressing their feelings like anger. CHav
49、ing a strong faith in their own abilities and potential. DUnderstanding the other peoples feelings and problems.65. What does the underlined word “Boost” mean? APush. BLimit. CImprove. DPraise.66. From the last paragraph we can learn that _ Athe story of Peter Pan has been popular with kids BDisney
50、edition of Peter Pan can be got online for free CReaders Digest Young Families wins an iParenting Media Award DBambi and Pinocchio are offered for free because of bad sales67. Whats the purpose of writing the article? ATo persuade parents to buy the Disney edition of Peter Pan BTo introduce some won
51、derful Disney stories to readers. CTo provide ways of helping make kids more imaginative. DTo tell readers the benefits of encouraging childrens imagination.DWalking down a path through some woods in Georgia, I saw a small pool of water ahead on the pathI angled my direction to go around it on the p
52、art of the path that wasnt covered by water or mudAs I reached the pool, I was suddenly attacked! Yet I did nothing for the attackIt was so unpredictable and from somewhere totally unexpectedI was surprised as well as unhurt though I had been struck four or five timesI backed up a foot and my attack
53、er stopped attacking meHad I been hurt I wouldnt have found it amusingAnd I was laughingAfter all, I was being attacked by a butterfly!Having stopped, laughing, I took a step forwardMy attacker rushed me againHe charged towards me at full speed, attempting to hurt me but in vainFor a second time, I
54、took a step backwards while my attacker pausedI wasnt sure what to doAfter all, its just not everyday that one is attacked by a butterflyI stepped back to look the situation overMy attacker moved back to land on the groundThats when I discovered why my attacker was charging me only moments earlierHe
55、 had a mate（配偶） and she was dyingSitting close beside her, he opened and closed his wings as if to fan herI could only admire the love and courage of that butterfly in his concern for his mateHe had taken it up on himself to attack me for his mates sake （缘故）, even though she was clearly dying and I
56、was so largeHe did so just to give her those extra few precious moments of life, should I have been careless enough to step on herHis courage in attacking something thousands of times larger and heavier than himself just for his mates safety seemed admirableI couldnt do anything other than reward hi
57、m by walking on the more difficult side of the poolHe had truly earned those moments to be with her, undisturbed Since then, Ive always tried to remember the courage of that butterfly whenever I see huge barriers facing me.68Why did the writer change his direction while walking down a path?ATo get c
58、lose to a butterfly.BTo look over the bad situation.CTo escape a sudden attack.DTo avoid getting his shoes dirty.69What made the man feel funny?AMaking the attacker pause.BBeing attacked by a butterfly.CBeing stepped on by his mate.DDiscovering the energetic butterfly.70From this experience the man
59、learned .Awhat he should do when faced with troubleBpeople should show sympathy to the weak Chow he should deal with attacks Dpeople should protect butterflies71Which of the following words can best describe the butterfly?ACareless BAmusing CCourageousDAggressive E American cities are similar to oth
60、er cities around the world: In every country, cities reflect the values of the culture. American cities are changing, just as American society is changing.After World War , the population of most large American cities decreased; however, the population shifts（转移）to and from the city reflect the chan
61、ging values of American society. In the late 1940s and early 1950s, city residents（居民）became wealthier. They had more children so they needed more space. They moved out of their apartments in the city to buy their own homes. They bought houses in the suburbs（郊区）.Now things are changing, The children
62、 of the people who left the cities in the 1950s are now adults. Many, unlike their parents, want to live in the cities. They continue to move to Sun Belt cities and older ones of the Northeast and Midwest. Many young professionals are moving back into the city. They prefer the city to the suburbs be
63、cause their jobs are there; or they just enjoy the excitement and possibilities that the city offers.This population shift is bringing problems as well as benefits. Countless poor people must leave their apartments in the city because the owners want to sell the buildings or make apartments for sale
64、 instead of for rent. In the 1950s, many poor people did not have enough money to move to the suburbs; now many of these same people do not have enough money to stay in the cities.Only a few years ago, people thought that the older American cities were dying. Some city residents now see a bright, ne
65、w future . Others see only problems and conflicts. One thing is sure：many dying cities are alive again.72. What does the author think of cities all over the world?A. They are alive. B. They are similar. C. They are hopeless. D. They are different.73. Why did American city residents want to live in t
66、he suburbs after World War ?A. Because they were richer and needed more space. B. Because older American cities were dyingC. Because cities contained the worst parts of society. D. Because they could hardly afford to live in the city.74. According to the 4th paragraph, a great many poor people in Am
67、erican cities _ .A. are forced to move to the suburbs B. are faced with housing problemsC. want to sell their buildings D. need more money for daily expenses75. We can conclude from the text that _ .A. American cities are changing for the worseB. many people are now moving from American citiesC. peo
68、ple have different views on American citiesD. the population is decreasing in older American cities第卷（共35分）第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 任务型读写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。注意：每个空格只填一个单词。When I opened my e-mail the other day, a pretty woman named Rachel appeared on my computer scr
69、een. She greeted me by name and started talking enthusiastically. Every now and then she stopped to smile at me or blow a kiss. She was reading to me an e-mail from my brother, and a lot of it was about his getting the phone company to give him a high-speed Internet connection. It was pretty cool.Ra
70、chel was there thanks to a new technology called Facemail. Facemail lets you send an e-mail that gets read to the receiver by an attractive male or female form or by a clown（小丑）. The software, which is free, can be downloaded at www. F.Facemail faces are lifelike, and they simulate（模拟、模仿） emotions b
71、ased on the ones that you put in your text. For example, type in X, and Rachel blows a kiss.Life FX, the company that develops the Facemail is sure there are broad business uses. The reason e-business is not popular, the company says, is that buying over the Internet lacks the human touch. But what
72、if you went to the Nike website and Michael Jordan greeted you by name, waited on you and personally closed the sale? And the company is talking with Whirlpool about using the technology in a computer screen on a fridge. Then if Mom cant be home when the kids get back from school, she can leave a no
73、te with voice and image telling them what there is to eat.Facemail could get hot fast. Personally, Im a fan. But Facemail should be used with words in an e-mail and add angry emotions when youve got a psycho-mail(疯人型电子邮件).Title: A New Technology on FacemailMy findingsThe other day, when I opened my
74、e-mail, I was 76 by a pretty woman on my computer with great enthusiasm.She kept reading to me an e-mail from my brother about a high-speed Internet connection.She stopped to smile at me 77 78 to FacemailWith the help of a male or female or a clown, Facemail can get your e-mail read to the 79 .Facem
75、ails 80 faces can stimulate emotions you put in your text.Comparing Life FX with e-businessLife FX is sure to have broad 81 uses.You can be greeted and waited on by Michael Jordan politely.Buying through e-business is not popular for lack 82 the human touch.The 83 of the Facemail can be used on a fr
76、idge.My personal opinionsFacemail is fantastic and fun, but it has some disadvantages; Firstly, it should be used with words in an e-mail.Secondly, it might make you 84 when getting a psycho-mail. 85 Facemail could get hot fast. 第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假如你是蚌埠市某中学学生会主席，你得知，你校学生刘伟昨天下午放学回家路上看到一位老奶奶摔倒在地，他立刻将她扶到安
77、全地方，同时打电话给120，老奶奶得到了及时救治。请你就此事倡仪全校同学向他学习。注意：1倡议要点如下：（1）简述刘伟事迹；（2）发表感想；（3）提出倡议；2可根据提示适当展开，以使行文连贯；3开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；4词数：120左右。参考词汇：美德virtue; 和谐的harmonious Dear classmates,I am very happy to share Liu Weis story with you. Thats all. Thank you.2014-2015学年高二年级第一学期期中联考英语参考答案一、听力(30分) 1-5 CBCCA 6-10 BCBAB11
78、-15 CBAAB 16-20 ABBAC二、单项选择(15分) 21-25 DACBD 26-30 ADCBA3135 ACBBD三、完形填空（30分） 36-40 ACDCB 41-45 BACDB 46-50 DCDBA 51-55 DBACA 四、阅读理解（40分） 56-60 ADCBD 61-65 BCBAC 66-70 ADDBA 71-75 CBABC五、任务型读写（10分)76. greeted 77. occasionally/sometimes 78. Introduction(s) 79. receiver 80. lifelike81. business 82. of
79、 83. technology 84. angry/annoyed 85. Conclusion 六、书面表达(25分)Dear classmates, I am very happy to share Liu Weis story with you. On his way home yesterday afternoon, Liu Wei noticed an old lady fall to the ground and went up to help her without hesitationdelay. After helping her to safety, he dialed 1
80、20 and the granny got immediately treatment in hospital. I was deeply impressed by what Liu Wei had done. There is no doubt that such a deed should be encouraged. Firstly, it has been one of the Chinese traditional virtues to help those in trouble. Secondly, people nowadays seem to be getting more a
81、nd more unwilling to help others, especially the aged. Therefore, Liu Weis behavior is of great significance in awakening peoples awareness of helping others. Thirdly, it is our duty to make our world a more harmonious place to live in. In short, I strongly advocate (suggest) that all of us should learn from Liu Wei and always be ready to help others. Thats all, Thank you!
