1、浙江省湖州中学2015学年第一学期高二期中考试英 语第一部分：听力理解（共20小题，每小题1.5分，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 did the woman do today?A. She practiced the piano.B. She wrote some letters.C. She made a travel plan.2. What will the woman do tomorrow
2、afternoon?A. Go to a physics class.B. Meet with her trainer.C. Go to the dentist.3. What has Billy been doing this weekend?A. Visiting museums.B. Reading some science books.C. Trying to come up with an idea.4. How do the speakers feel?A. Frightened. B. Tired. C. Enjoyable.5. What does the woman mean
3、?A. She doesnt want to leave.B. She will take all the files away.C. She has enough time to deal with her work.第二节 听下面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，并标在试卷的的相应位置。听完每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；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. What did the woman say about the mans brother ?A. H
4、e has changed a lot.B. He was very impolite to her.C. She can never understand him.7. What is the mans explanation?A. His brother has a pain in his neck.B. High school life is too stressful.C. That is the way teenagers are.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. What are the speakers doing?A. Looking for something.B. Ta
5、lking about a trip to France.C. Checking their luggage at the airport.9. Where was the womans passport ?A. Under the desk.B. In her wallet.C. In her make-up bag.10. What do we know about the woman?A. She is impatient.B. She is forgetful.C. She is very organized.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. Where does the co
6、nversation take place?A. In Thailand. B. In Hawaii. C. In Mexico.12. What do we know about the camera?A. It cannot be dropped.B. It can be used underwater.C. Its pretty heavy.13. How much did the man spend on his camera equipment in total?A. $200. B. $300 C. $350听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. What does the ma
7、n want the woman to do by Monday?A. Call the models.B. Finish the files.C. Send out the invitations.15. When is the charity party?A. This weekend. B. Next week. C. Next month.16. Where do the speakers probably work?A. At a banking company.B. At a fashion company.C. At a housing company.听第10段材料，回答第17
8、至20题。17. What is the speakers attitude?A. No one is a born genius.B. Too much practice is not useful.C. Talented people neednt work hard.18. When did Mozart begin composing?A. At the age of three. B. At the age of five. C. At the age of eight.19. How did Jimi Hendrix learn to play the guitar?A. By g
9、oing to school. B. His dad taught him. C. He taught himself.20. What happened to Einstein after graduation ?A. He couldnt find a job.B. He was an immediate success.C. He gave up his studies for a while.第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分40分）第一节 单项填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）从A、B、 C和 D 四个选项中，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。21. T
10、he teacher left word with our monitor _ she would explain the problem again next time.A. whoB. whichC. asD. that22. -Where did you _ our chemistry teacher?-It was in the supermarket _ I bought moon cakes.A. come to, whereB. come across, thatC. come across, whereD. come to, that23. I still remember _
11、 cards in the dormitory by my teacher about two weeks ago. A. to be caught to playB. being caught playing C. catching playD. having caught playing24. He is the only one of the students who _ a winner of scholarship for three years. A. is B. are C. have been D. has been25. How do you feel about our m
12、anagerMr Yang? He is very easygoing. I feel_when I stay with him. A. at a distance B. at ease C. at a loss D. at heart26. -Could you turn the TV down a little bit? - _. Is it disturbing you? A. Take it easy B. Im sorry C. By no means D. It depends27. -Happy birthday! -Thank you! Its the best present
13、 I _ for.A. should have wished B. could have wished C. must have wished D. neednt have wished 28. _ for several weeks, the city needed food.A. Having flooded B. Being flooded C. Having been flooded D. To flood29. When I said that someone was late for the meeting, I_you.Why were you so angry at that
14、time?A. didnt refer to B. wasnt referring to C. havent referred to D. hadnt referred to30.Wise teachers know its impossible for all the students to learn all the subjects well because _ of them are not fit for them.A. every one B. all C. none D. not all三、完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从3150
15、各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将选项标号涂黑。Yesterday, I met a delightful woman at a work event. As we talked, she told me about her 31 in Manila, Philippines. She spoke about the 32 her culture values their elders, and she explained that children are 33 from the time of birth to respect and 34 people
16、older than themselves. It was 35 to hear, and I so enjoyed listening and learning. Here is her memory 36 I found so beautiful: When she was growing up, her father had three jobs to 37 his family. She said her dad never 38 , and though he worked very hard, he always had 39 for them. One day, her fath
17、er was 40 at his full-time job. For several months, he was mailed temporary disability checks 41 he was recovering. When her father was able to return to his full-time job, he took all those disability 42 that were sent to him when he was on the road to recovery and handed them back to the 43 . He t
18、old them that he had two good legs and arms, and did not need this money. He told them to give the money to people who could not work, to people who 44 needed it. The woman telling the story was a little girl at that time. She had 45 her father that very day when he went back to his company 46 all t
19、hose unopened checks. My father is my hero, she 47 . Lowering her voice, she said she will never forget what he did, and what an 48 and influential mentor(导师) he was on how to live a life. From my communication with her, it was very 49 that her fathers same sweet spirit had been 50 to this woman, an
20、d to her family. Hearing this story was so refreshing to my soul. I hope it is for you too.31. A. study B.friendship C. childhood D. hobby 32. A. memory B. pattern C.way D. skill 33. A. educated B. brought C. attended D. employed 34 A. greet B. admire C. honor D. welcome 35. A. surprising B. puzzlin
21、g C. confusing D. refreshing 36. A. it B. what C. that D. this 37. A. depend on B. care for C. take in D. watch over 38. A. complained B. apologized C. explained D. regretted 39.A. food B. clothing C. space D. time 40.A. defeated B. fired C. injured D. punished 41. A. while B. though C. because D. s
22、ince 42. A. presents B. goods C. checks D. awards 43. A. company B. committee C. community D. charity 44. A frequently B regularly C. actually D. normally 45. A. observed B. accompanied C. supported D. reminded 46. A. on B. about C. for D. with 47. A. declared B. reported C. commented D. announced 4
23、8. A. inspiring B. effective C.amusing D. honest 49. A. possible B.obvious C. strange D. necessary 50. A. given in B. handed out C. held on D. passed down 四、阅读理解（ 共2节，共25小题，每小题2分，满分50分）第一节 阅读下列材料，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。 A EAT YOUR VEGETABLES. Wash your hands. Always say “please”
24、and “thank you”. We are full of advice for our children, but when it comes to money, we often have little to say. As a result, our children may grow up with clean hands and good manners, but without any idea how to manage their money. Here are some basics that will help guide them their entire lives
25、: Show them the future. If your 13-year-old girl were to save $1,000,invest（投资）it at 8% and add $100 every month, by the time she is 65,she would have $980,983! Be careful of credit. Credit cards can help you buy necessary things and build a credit history, but they must be used responsibly, which m
26、eans paying off your debt in time. Explain to your children that when you buy something using a credit card, you can easily end up paying two or three times what you would have paid if you used cash. Teach patience. Suppose your child wants a new bicycle that costs $150. Rather than pay the cash, gi
27、ve him some regular pocket money and explain that by putting aside, say, $15 each week, he will be able to buy it for himself in only ten weeks. Provide incentive. Tell your children the importance of saving. “For every dollar he or she agrees to save and invest rather than spend, you agree to add a
28、nother dollar to the pot,” says Cathy Pareto, expert in money planning. Explain your values. Values and money are deeply intertwined, says Eilleen Gallo, co-author of The Financially Intelligent Parent. When your child demands that you buy something, explain why you really dont want to buy it. “You
29、might say, Id rather save that money for your education,” advises Gallo. Every time you spend or dont spend money, you have a chance to share your values.51. The writer gives some basics to help _ in a proper way.A. children follow their parents instructions B. parents save their moneyC. parents tea
30、ch their children how to deal with moneyD. children manage their money 52. The writer thinks that, if a child wants to buy something, his parents should_.A. give him some regular pocket money B. explain to him the importance of investmentC. tell him to save some money by using a credit card D. encou
31、rage him to put money away for it 53. What leads the writer to write this article?A. Parents care little about their childrens management of money.B. He wants to share his good ideas about money matters.C. He thinks money management the most important for childrenD. Parents want to know how to educa
32、te their children. BCan people change their skin color without suffering like pop king Michael Jackson? Perhaps yes. Scientists have found the gene that determines skin color. The gene comes in two versions, one of which is found in 99 percent of Europeans. The other is found in 93 to 100 percent of
33、 Africans, researchers at Pennsylvania State University report in the latest issue of Science. Scientists have changed the color of a dark-striped zebra-fish（斑马鱼） to uniform gold by inserting a version of the pigment (色素) gene into a young fish. As with humans, zebra-fish skin color is determined by
34、 pigment cells, which contain melanin (黑色素). The number, size and darkness of melanin per pigment cell determine skin color. It appears that, like the golden zebra-fish, light-skinned Europeans also have a mutation (变异) in the gene for melanin production. This results in less pigmented skin. However
35、, Keith Cheng, leader of the research team, points out that the mutation is different in human and zebra-fish genes. Humans acquired dark skin in Africa about 1.5 million years ago to protect bodies from ultra-violet rays of the sun (太阳光紫外线), which can cause skin cancer. But when modern humans leave
36、 Africa to live in northern latitudes, they need more sunlight on their skin to produce vitamin D. So the related gene changes, according to Cheng. Asians have the same version of the gene as Africans, so they probably acquired their light skin through the action of some other gene that affects skin
37、 color, said Cheng. The new discovery could lead to medical treatments for skin cancer. It also could lead to research into ways to change skin color without damaging it like chemical treatment did on Michael Jackson.54. The passage mainly tells us that _. A. people can not change their skin color w
38、ithout any pain B. scientists have found out that peoples skin color is determined by the gene C. pop king Michael Jackson often changed his skin color as he liked D. the new discovery could lead to research into ways to change skin color safely.55. It can be inferred from the passage that _. A. now
39、adays people who want to change their skin color have to suffer a lot from the damage caused by the chemical treatment B. Europeans and Africans have the same gene C. the new discovery could help to find medical treatments for skin cancer D. there are two kinds of genes56. Scientists have done an ex
40、periment on a dark-striped zebra-fish in order to _. A. find the different genes of humans B.find out the ways of changing peoples skin color C. find out the reason why the Africans skin color is dark D. prove the humans skin color is determined by the pigment gene57. The reason why Europeans are li
41、ght-skinned is probably that _. A. they are born light-skinned people B. they pay much attention to protecting their skin C. they have fewer activities outside D. light-skinned Europeans have mutation in the gene for melanin production CHave you ever noticed what happens to an idea once you express
42、it? Just talking about it or writing it down causes you to make it clear in your own mind. How can you use this to increase your brain power? Start writing.By putting thoughts into words, you are telling yourself the logic（逻辑）behind what you think, feel, or only partly understand. Often, explaining
43、a thought is the process of understanding. In other words, you increase your brain power by exercising your “explain power.”Try this experiment. Explain how youll increase your brain power, even if you have no idea how right now. Just start with anything, and create an explanation. For example, star
44、t with “Ill learn chess,” or “Ill read an article on the mind every week.” Explain how that will help. Youll be surprised how often this becomes a workable plan, and if you actually do this, youll have a better understanding of your brain from now.Another benefit of writing is that it helps you reme
45、mber. Many, if not most, highly productive people are always taking notes. You can try keeping it all in your head, but if you keep a journal of your ideas the next time youre working on a big project, youll probably have more success.Want to understand a topic? Write a book about it. Thats an extre
46、me example, but if you are learning something new, write a letter to a friend about it, and you will understand it better. Want to invent something? Write an explanation of the problem, why you want to solve it, and why it is worth solving, and youre half-way there.Writers dont always write because
47、they clearly understand something beforehand. Often, they write about something because they want to understand it. You can do the same. Writing will help bring you to an understanding. Give it a try.58. Whats the main purpose of the writer writing the text?A. To advise readers to start their writin
48、g.B. To explain the importance of writing.C. To persuade readers to become writers.D. To increase readers brain power.59. The underlined sentence “youre half-way there” in the fifth paragraph implies that .A. you are already successful B. you still need to work hardC. writing can help you walk half
49、wayD. writing is important to solve problems60. What would be the best title for the text?A. A Way on How to Write. B. Increase Your Brain Power through Writing.C. Brain Power Helps Improve Your Writing. D. How to Start Your Writing. D “Itis a dreadful thing to be poor a fortnight before Christmas,”
50、 said Clorinda, with the mournful sigh of seventeen years. AuntEmmy smiled. Aunt Emmy was sixty, and spent the hours she didnt spend in a bed, on a sofa or in a wheel chair; but Aunt Emmy was never heard to sigh. “Thegifts which money can purchase are not the only ones we can give,” said Aunt Emmy g
51、ently, “nor the best, either.” “Oh,I know its nicer to give something of your own work,” agreed Clorinda, “but materials for fancy work cost too. That kind of gift is just as much out of the question for me as any other.” “Thatwas not what I meant,” said Aunt Emmy. “Whatdid you mean, then?” asked Cl
52、orinda, looking puzzled.AuntEmmy smiled. “Supposeyou think out my meaning for yourself,” she said. “That would be better than if I explained it. Besides, I dont think Icouldexplain it. Take the beautiful line of a beautiful poem to help you in your thinking out: The gift without the giver is bare.”
53、“Idput it the other way and say, “The giver without the gift is bare,” said Clorinda. “That is my predicament(窘境)exactly. Well, I hope by next Christmas Ill not be quite bankrupt. Im going into Mr. Callenders store down at Murraybridge in February. He has offered me the place, you know.” “Wontyour a
54、unt miss you terribly?” said Aunt Emmy gravely. “Ithink she would rather have your companionship than a part of your salary, Clorinda,” said Aunt Emmy. “But of course you must decide for yourself, dear.” “Well,I must say bye-bye and run home.” Clorindalived just across the road from Aunt Emmy in a t
55、iny white house behind some huge willows. But Aunt Mary lived there too-the only relative Clorinda had, for Aunt Emmy wasnt really her aunt at all. Clorinda had always lived with Aunt Mary ever since she could remember. Clorindapuzzled over Aunt Emmys meaning for days. Then all at once it came to he
56、r. OnChristmas Day, Clorinda went over to Aunt Emmys. Aunt Emmy was lying on the sofa before the fire, and Clorinda sat down beside her. “Ivecome to tell you all about it,” she said. “AuntEmmy, I thought for days over your meaning . And then one evening it just came to me. At first I didnt think Ico
57、uldgive some of them, and then I thought how selfish I was. I would have been willing to pay any amount of money for gifts if I had had it, but I wasnt willing to pay what I had. I got over that, though, Aunt Emmy. Now Im going to tell you what I did give.” “First,there was old Aunt Kitty. You know
58、she was my nurse when I was a baby. She is always glad when I go to see her, but Ive never gone except when I couldnt help it. She is very deaf, and rather dull and stupid, you know. Well, I gave her a whole day. I took my knitting yesterday, and sat with her the whole time and just talked and talke
59、d. She was so pleased and proud; she told me when I came away that she hadnt had such a nice time for years.” “Thenthere was . Florence. You know, Aunt Emmy, we were always close friends until last year. Then Florence once told Rose Watson something I had told her in confidence. I found it out and I
60、 was so hurt. I couldnt forgive Florence, and I told her plainly I could never be a real friend to her again. Florence felt badly, because she really did love me, and she asked me to forgive her, but it seemed as if I couldnt. Well, Aunt Emmy, that was my Christmas gift to her . my forgiveness.” “Ig
61、ave Aunt Mary her gift this morning. I told her I wasnt going to Murraybridge, that I just meant to stay home with her. She was so glad-and Im glad, too, now that Ive decided so.” “Yourgifts have been real gifts, Clorinda,” said Aunt Emmy. “Something of you-the best of you-went into each of them.” “
62、Ididnt forget you, Aunt Emmy,” she said, as she unpinned the paper. Therewas a rosebush. AuntEmmy loved flowers. She put her finger under one of the roses and kissed it. “Itsas sweet as yourself, dear child,” she said tenderly. “And it will be a joy to me all through the lonely winter days. Youve fo
63、und out the best meaning of Christmas giving, havent you, dear?” “Yes,thanks to you, Aunt Emmy,” said Clorinda softly.61. Clorinda felt anxious before Christmas because_. A. She had to leave Aunt Mary B. She didnt know what kind of Christmas gifts she should buy C. She had not enough money to buy Ch
64、ristmas gifts D. She had no time to make a proper decision62. Which of the following sentences can best explain the line “The gift without the giver is bare.”? A. A gift which isnt valued by the giver means little. B. Forgiveness is a gift for the giver and the receiver. C. You cannot buy love or re
65、spect with expensive gifts. D. Think twice before you give gifts to somebody63. What is the gift that Clorinda gave to old Aunt Kitty? A. Passion B. Sympathy C. Kindness D. Company64. What does the underlined phrase “in confidence” mean? A. respectfully B. confidently C. secretly D. willingly65. Whi
66、ch two words can best describe Aunt Emmy? A. cute and joyful B. kindhearted and emotional C. optimistic and wise D. gentle and shy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。Many people think of guys as being carefree when it comes to their appearance. But in fact, a lot of guys spend plenty of tim
67、e in front of the mirror. They care just as much as girls do about their body image.Body image is a persons opinions and feelings about his or her own body and physical appearance. 66 You appreciate your body for its capabilities and accept its imperfections. 67 Here are some ideas.Recognize your st
68、rengths. Different body types are good for different things. What does your body do well in? Maybe your speed, strength, or coordination makes you better than others at a certain sport. That may be basketball, table tennis, mountain biking, dancing, or even running. Or perhaps you have nonsports ski
69、lls, like drawing, painting, singing, playing a musical instrument, writing, or acting. 68 Exercise regularly. Exercise can help you look good and feel good about yourself. Good physiques (体形) dont just happen. 69 A healthy habit can be as simple as exercising twenty minutes to one hour three days a
70、 week. Workouts can also lift your spirits.Respect your body! Practicing good habitsregular showering; taking care of your teeth, hair, and skin; wearing clean clothes, and so oncan help you build a positive body image. 70 Your body is just one part of who you are. Your talent for comedy, a quick wi
71、t (智慧), and all the other things make you unique. So try not to let small imperfections take over.A. Use this as an opportunity to discover what youre good at.B. So, what can you do to develop a positive body image? C. Having a positive body image means feeling satisfied with the way you look. D. Ju
72、st explore talents that you feel good about.E. They take hard work, regular workouts, and a healthy diet.F. The good news is that selfimage and body image can be changed.G. Be yourself.第四部分：写作（共三节，满分40分）第一节 单词拼写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）71. Although the electricity was cut off, the hospital continued to f_
73、 normally.72. New a_ to teaching languages are being used here, and it has turned out to be very helpful to the students.73. It was _ (体贴的）of Jack to turn off the radio when I was sleeping in the bedroom. So he was.74. My daughter looks too thin for her height, because she is too_(挑剔的）about food.75.
74、 According to statistics, the number of tigers has greatly r_ in the past fifty years.76. Last week, Susan and David, _(代表）our universitys student association, met the Chinese guests at the New York airport.77. Ray, you must have _ (误解）her! Joan would never say anything like that.78. I could hear th
75、em w_ to each other when I entered the room.79. Its too hot. Lets open the windows to allow the air to c_.80. Scientists are _(相信) of the positive effect of laughter on physical and mental health.第二节 阅读下面材料，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。（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） Many people believe they are supposed to
76、drink eight glasses of water a day, or about two liters. Why? Because that is_81_ they have been told all their life. But a recent report offers some _82_ advice. Experts suggest people should obey their bodies: they should drink as much water as they feel like _83_（drink). The report says most heal
77、thy people meet their daily needs for liquid by letting _84_ be their guide. The report is from the Institute of Medicine, _85_ provides scientific and technical advice to the government and the public. The report contains some general suggestions. It says women should get about 2.7 liters of water
78、daily and men about 3.7 liters. But waitin each _86_, that is more than eight glasses. There is one important difference. The report does not tell people how many glasses of water _87_ (need) to meet these guidelines. This is because the daily water requirement can include the water content in foods
79、. As you might expect, the Institute of Medicine says people need to drink more water when they are _88_ active. The same is true of those who live in hot climates. _89_(Depend) on heat and activity, people could need twice as much water as others do.All this, however, does not answer one _90_. No o
80、ne seems sure why people have the idea that good health requires eight glasses of water daily. It may have started with a misunderstanding.第三节 书面表达 (共1小题，满分20分)美国已故大演说家、”成功学家鼻祖”Norman Vincent Peale有一句名言： “Attitude Is Everything”。请你结合自己的亲身经历，谈谈拥有正确的人生态度的重要性，词数100-120字。内容包括：1. 你对这句话的理解；2. 你的亲身经历2015学年
81、第一学期高二期中考试答案第一部分：听力1-5 BCCCC 6-10 BCACB 11-15 BBCBC 16-20 BABCA第二部分：英语知识运用单选 21-25 DCBDB 26-30 BBCBB 完型 31-35 CCACD 36-40 CBADC 41-45 ACACB 46-50 DCABD 第三部分：阅读理解(A) CDA (B) BADD (C) ADB (D) CADCC七选五： CBDEG第四部分：写作第一节：单词拼写71. function 72. approaches 73. considerate 74. particular 75. reduced76. repres
82、enting 77. misunderstood 78. whispering 79. Circulate 80. convinced第二节：合适词填空81. what 82. different 83. drinking 84. thirst 85. which 86. case 87. are needed 88. physically 89. Depending 90. question第三节 书面表达As Norman Vincent Pealeputs, “Attitude is everything.” It means our attitude will decide wheth
83、er we will succeed or not in the future. If we take a positive attitude and keep on trying , we will achieve our goals in the end. I cant agree more with this view. At one time I was not good at English, which made me very depressed. Then I realized that I had to do well in English to go to my favor
84、ite university. I talked with my teacher about my problem, who offered some valuable advice to me. With my teachers help, I improved my English gradually. My story shows that if we have a good attitude and keep on trying, we will be able to overcome difficulty and move on. It is our attitude that plays a major role in our life.
