1、高二英语第一学期期中考试(试卷总分120分, 考试时间100分钟)第I 卷 (选择题)第一部分: 阅读理解(共20小题; 第一节15 小题，第二节5小题，每小题2分；满分40分)第一节 阅读下面的短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。A Tears ran down from my eyes as I saw the essay my high school English teacher had just handed back. A big F was written on top. I was hopeless. I was stupid! My face bur
2、ned with shame when my classmates called me stupid. Im the only one who doesnt know my ABCs!” I sobbed to Mom. Ill help,” she promised. Every day I sat with her, but to me, cat looked like cta and red was reb. Frustrated, I would return to my bedroom and draw, filling the paper with houses, restaura
3、nts and offices. When I grow up, I want my own store,” I told Mom, 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 Mom took me to a learning centre, where I was given reading exercises. But I still struggled. Fi
4、nally, I graduated, but I was afraid of my reading skills.Ill never get a job!” I cried to Mom later again.“Dont focus on what you cant do,” she comforted, “Concentrate on what you can.”But what can I do? I wondered. Suddenly, I thought of the drawings Id made as a child and my dream of having my ow
5、n 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 teachers might have wanted, I am a success - on my own terms. The other day a student sent
6、 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.1. Why did the author feel so ashamed at school?A. His teacher scolded him in class. B. His teacher refused to read his essay.C. He failed to hand in his ess
7、ay on time. D. His classmates looked down upon him.2. Which of the following best describes the authors feeling to his mother?A. Doubtful. B. Grateful. C. Guilty. D. Annoyed.3. The underlined word terms in the last paragraph means _A. conditions B. positions C. opinions D. commentsBThe China Daily n
8、ewspaper group is looking for English-language senior business editors, senior copy editors, copy editors and graphic designers to strengthen its international team. We offer a competitive salary package, accommodation with utilities paid for 90 percent, medical reimbursement, a seven-day paid leave
9、, eleven-day public holidays and a return ticket to the country of residence.Senior Business EditorYou must：assist the business editor in setting goals and working on achieving them；be an excellent team person who can generate ideas and think creatively and be able to rewrite totally if needed and m
10、entor junior staff；ideally have been working or have worked in a position of responsibility and understand what leadership entails；have had at least five years editing experience working on editing the Business Desk and be familiar with industry software.Senior Copy EditorYou must：work on shifts in
11、the Business Desk and usually have the last word before the page is sent to print；edit or rewrite copy and give snappy headlines and captions；have had at least two years editing experience working on editing desks and be familiar with industry software.Copy EditorYou must：be good at editing or rewri
12、ting copy and writing snappy headlines and captions；be able to work on shifts for different pages, and usually have the last word before the page is sent to print；have two years of editing experience working on copy desks, and be familiar with industry software.Graphic DesignerYou must：have excellen
13、t skills in information graphics；be good at illustrations and freehand drawings；be experienced in newspaper or magazine layouts；have a good sense of typography；have good news judgment；be well versed with Macintosh software, including In Design, Illustrator and Photoshop；be fluent in English.For enqu
14、iries or to apply, write to job .4. What is not required about Graphic Designer?ABe well-versed with Photoshop. BHave excellent skills in information graphics.CHaving a good sense of typography. DWriting snappy headlines and captions.5. How many positions need editing experience?A2. B1. C3. D4.6. Wh
15、ich can be the title of the advertisement?AChina Daily：New Employees Wanted BChina Daily：NewspaperCChina Daily：An International Team DChina Daily：The Best Working Condition7. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?Afree accommodations are available to the workers.BThe workers there
16、can enjoy a seven-day leave without pay.CThe employees have the right to enjoy eleven-day public holidays.DThe senior business editors only job is to help the business editor to set goals.C Even if you really enjoy your job, it s still possible to battle boredom as you workYou may not be able to mak
17、e big changes-or change your job-but you can make small adjustments to your routine that can make every day seem, well, a little less routine 1Switch Your Seat Change your outlook at the office by changing your officeAsk your supervisor to help you find a new desk or switch desks with a neighboring
18、coworkerIf its not possible to change your location, see if you can change your desks directionA new view can be just as refreshing as a new location. 2_Start and end your day in a different wayConsider a new mode of transportation, if its possibleTake a subwayRide a bike on sunny daysCarpool with a
19、 coworkerUse a new route to get to your jobYou neednt change it for ever-just long enough to help you escape the boredom3Find a New Work StyleSick of attending that long-standing Monday morning meeting? Try to change it to the afternoonIf you find yourself feeling most bored in the afternoons, try t
20、o arrange to do your favorite tasks then and tackle less desirable projects in the morningsIf you usually communicate with coworkers via email and instant messaging, start dealing with people face to faceIncreased communication with coworkers may help improve your mood 4Get and Set a Goal If your wo
21、rk is short of goals, its no wonder that work has become boringIdentify a goal and set an “achieve by” date for itYour goal neednt be too ambitious as long as you have enough enthusiasm for itWhatever it is, actively move toward an objective.8. The passage is intended _.A. to tell you how to make bi
22、g chances in your work. B. to advise you on how to battle boredom as you work.C. to teach you how to make preparations for your promotion.D. to help you set scientific goals for your work. 9. Switch your seat at the office because_.A. it helps you refresh yourself. B. it enables you get a new job.C.
23、 it can give you a raise in salary.DD. it makes you stand out in talent and skill. 10. Which is the best title to be put in the blank? A. Buy tickets earlier to save some money. B. Always change the way you travel.CC. Go to work via the shortest possible route.DD. Change the way to go to school.111.
24、 What does the word “objective” in the last paragraph refer to?AA. Seat B. style. C. Work D. Goal.D Makeup is a wonder, but sometimes you get tired of all the applying makeup routine. Enhancing natural beauty can really save you some money on expensive makeup products. So if you wondered how to look
25、 beautiful without makeup, read our tips. Good sleepFirst and foremost thing that can help you look beautiful without makeup is a good sleep. Eight hours of sound, uninterrupted sleep will reduce any dark circles or puffiness (肿胀) under your eyes.Cool waterCooled moisturizer or simply a cool compres
26、s can really help in getting rid of dark circles and puffiness as well. Besides if you want to wake up in the morning or refresh during the day, a splash of cool water can be a good way of doing it.Drinking waterDrink water to keep your skin moisturized and smooth. Not only celebrities think water c
27、an keep your young and beautiful but experts also recommend to drink clean water every day to remove toxins from the organism and its sure a good thing. Here also comes a healthy diet, which has a direct impact on your skin.SunscreenSunscreen should be worn everyday in summer and winter, with or wit
28、hout makeup. Severe environmental impact, especially from the sun on our skin makes it old. It is also a good idea to wear sunglasses in summer and winter to avoid tiny wrinkles around your eyes.Beautiful hairBeautiful hair and stylish can also help in looking beautiful without any makeup. As we all
29、 know, clean and tidy hair can make us more beautiful. It can give us a good image and make us vigorous and energetic.12. The most convenient and easy way to make us beautiful is _.A. good sleep B. cool waterC. dyed hair D. shaped eyebrow13. Why do we wear sunglasses both in summer and winter?A. to
30、prevent cancer B. to keep the skin freshC. to prevent wrinkles D. to protect our eyesight14. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. Waters important effect in make-upB. Pay attention to severe environment impactsC. How to look beautiful without make-upD. Everybody can improv
31、e their natural beauty15. What does the underlined word “moisturized” in paragraph 4 mean?A. make the skin sweatB. make the skin less dryC. make the skin clean.D. make the skin bright.第二节: 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。 Modern life is impossible without traveling. 16_ With a modern airlin
32、er you can travel in one day to places which it took a month or more to get to a hundred years ago.Traveling by train is slower than by plane, but it has its advantages. 17_. And modern trains have comfortable seats and dining-cars. They make even the longest journey enjoyable. 18_ There are large s
33、hips and river boats. You can see the blue sea and feel the cool sea breeze. Traveling by sea is a very pleasant way to spend a holiday. 19_ You can make your own timetable. You can travel three or four hundred miles or only fifty or one hundred miles a day, just as you like. 20_For example, you can
34、 stop where there is something interesting to see, you can stop at a good restaurant where you can enjoy a good meal, or you can stop at a hotel where you can spend the night. That is why traveling by car is a popular pleasant trip, while people usually take a train or a plane when they are travelin
35、g on businessA. There are many people travelling every day.B. You can stop wherever you wish.C. You can see the country that you are travelling through.D. Many people enjoy travelling by car.E. The fastest way to travel is by air.F. Sometimes I travel with my friends by air.G. Some people prefer to
36、travel by sea when possible. 第二部分 语言知识运用 （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）A man had a little daughter-an only and much-loved child. He lived for her she was his 21_. So when she became ill, he became like a man possessed, moving heaven and 22_ to bring about her restoration to 23_. His bes
37、t efforts, however, proved 24_ and the child died. The father became a 25_recluse (隐居者). He shut himself away from his many friends and 26_ every activity that might restore his poise (平静) and bring him back to his _27_self. But one night he had a _28_. He was in heaven, witnessing a grand pageant o
38、f all the little child angels. They were marching in a a_29_ passing by the Great White Throne. Every white-robed angelic child carried a _30_. He _31_that one childs candle was not lighted. Then he saw that the child with the dark candle was his own little girl. Rushing to her, he _32_ her in his a
39、rms, caressed her tenderly, and then asked, How is it, darling, that your candle alone is_33_? Daddy, they often _34_ it, but your tears always put it out.” Just then he _35_from his dream. The lesson was crystal clear (晶莹) and its _36_ w were immediate. From that hour on he was not a _37_, but ming
40、led _38_ and cheerfullyw with his former friends and associates. No longer _39_ his darlings candle be _40_by his el useless tears.21. A. property B. life C. secret D. capital22. A. earth B. family C. field D. hospital23. A. safety B. confidence C. success D. health24. A. pleasant B. delighting C. v
41、alid D. useless25. A. active B. bitter C. peaceful D. silly26. A. concerned B. attempted C. allowed D. refused27. A. serious B. normal C. silent D. calm28. A. dream B. party C. meeting D. tour29. A. way B. mess C. crowd D. line30. A. plate B. candle C. stick D. sword31. A. regretted B. suggested C.
42、noticed D. hoped32. A. carried B. seized C. caught D. pushed33. A. little B. colorful C. unlighted D. shiny34. A. relight B. raise C. blow D. charge35. A. came B. awoke C. suffered D. died36. A. reactions B. improvement C. effects D. development37. A. coward B. loser C. recluse D. leader38. A. selfi
43、shly B. lonely C. rudely D. freely39. A. would B. should C. might D. could40. A. lighted up B. put out C. called up D. made up第II卷(非选择题 共50分) 座位号:_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，在横线上填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 In the early times some people learned 41_ (grow) crops and raise animals for food.
44、 They were the first farmers. Since _42_ (sixteen) century, the word farm has meant agricultural land. But a much older meaning of the word farm is linked _43_ economics. The word farm comes from the Latin word, firma, _44_ means an unchanging payment. Experts say the earliest _45_ (mean) of the Eng
45、lish word farm was a yearly payment _46_ (make) as a tax or rent. Farmers know that _47_ is necessary to make hay while the sun shines. Hay (干草) has to be cut and gathered _48_ it is dry. So a wise farmer never delays gathering his hay when the sun is shining. Rain may soon appear. A wise person cop
46、ies the farmer. He works when _49_ (condition) are right. A new mother, for example, _50_ (quick) learn to try to sleep when her baby is quite, even in the middle of the day. If the mother delays, she may lose her chance to sleep. So, the mother learns to make hey while the sun shines.41. _ 42. _ 43
47、. _ 44. _ 45. _46._ 47. _ 48. _ 49. _ 50. _第三部分 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）文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下面画一横线，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It can be known, more and more people have mobile phones
48、 in China now. At the end of 2002, there were 20 millions mobile phone users. By 2005 a number rose up to 30 million. People have found mobile phones convenience. They can get in touch with each other whenever or wherever they like. Therere different functions to meeting different needs, such as sur
49、f the Internet. However, it may bring us some trouble. For an example, the radiation from the phone may do harm our health. In spite of this, the number of people owing mobile phones are increasing steadily.第二节：书面表达 （满分25分）假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Peter 来信问你咨询如何才能学好中文，请你根据下列要点写回信。要点：1.参加中文学习班 2. 看中文书刊、电视 3. 学唱中
50、文歌曲 4. 交中国朋友注意：1词数：100左右。开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。2. 可根据内容要求适当增加细节，使行文连贯。Dear Peter，Im glad to receive your letter asking for my advice on how to learn Chinese well._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Best wishes,Yours，Li Hua高二英语试卷答案阅读完形填空：语法填空：41. to grow / growing 42. the sixteenth 43. to 44. which45.meaning 46. m
51、ade 47. it 48. when 49. conditions 50. quickly短文改错：It- As millions - million a - the convenience convenient or and meeting meet surf surfing an去掉 加to are- is 写作：Dear Peter, Im glad to receive your letter asking for my advice on how to learn Chinese well. Here are a few suggestions. First, it is impo
52、rtant to take a Chinese course, as you will be able to learn from the teacher and practice with your fellow students. Then, it also helps to watch TV and read books, newspapers and magazines in Chinese whenever possible. Besides, it should be a good idea to learn and sing Chinese songs, because by doing so you will learn and remember Chinese words more easily. You can also make more Chinese friends. They will tell you a lot about China and help you learn Chinese. Try and write to me in Chinese next time. Best wishes. Yours, Li Hua 版权所有：高考资源网()