1、江苏省涟水中学2015-2016学年度高二年级第二学期期初考试英语试卷（考试时间：120分钟满分120分）一、 单项选择（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）1. Shortly after we_, a waiter came over to our table with a smile. A. seated B. were seated C. sat ourselves D. had seated2. -I wonder what makes you a good salesperson.-I_ as a waiter for 3 years, which contributes a lo
2、t to my todays work. A. serve B. have served C. served D. had served3. It is_ he often fails in the exam_ makes his parents worried about him. A. what; that B. that; what C. that; that D. that; which4. The lady insisted that the young man_ her wallet and insisted on _ to the police station at once.
3、A. had stolen; be sent B. should steal; sending himC. had stolen; his being sent D. should steal; sending5. I _ sooner but I didnt know that they were waiting for me. A. had come B. was coming C. would come D. would have come6._ it is true, everyone must accept it. A. Assuming that B. Assumed thatC.
4、 Assuming D. Assumed7. Much_ the young man needs money to buy himself a car, he wont ask his parents for help. A. although B. as C. even if D. as if8._ of us completes this task first will lend a helping hand to others. A. which B. whoever C. who D. whichever9._ you were coming, I would have stayed
5、at home. A. If I know B. Should I know C. Had I know D. If I should have known10. Half an hour later, Lucy still couldnt get a taxi_ the bus had dropped her. A .until B. when C. although D. where11. The cartoon was so interesting that the children kept their eyes_ on the screen. A. o fix B. to be fi
6、xed C. fixed D. fixing12. Statistics show that men have_ as women do whatever vehicles they drive. A. twice serious accidents as manyB. serious accidents as many twiceC. serious accidents as twice manyD. twice as many serious accidents13.I dont like any humor in this serious speech because I cant th
7、ink of any circumstance_ this would be beneficial and useful.A. which B. whether C. where D. as14. James has just arrived, but I didnt know he_ until yesterday. A. will come B. was coming C. had come D. came15._ toothache, the old man felt very bitter, having no good sleep. A. Not being rid of B. No
8、t ridding ofC. Not rid of D. Not having rid of二、 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）Once again, God seems to have put a homeless person in my path. I dont know if there are more homeless people than before or if Im just_16_ them more. Lately, I have regularly come into contact with people that I just cant_17_.H
9、is name is Mark and I was_18_ to hear that he is only three years older than me. He looks so much older! He was on the counter, _19_ money. I saw this piercing(敏锐的) blue eyes beneath his dirty hat and beard, and I couldnt _20_. I parked my car and plonked(砰地放下) myself down on the curb(路边) to talk. P
10、eople were driving by and _21_ at us, but I didnt care.He told me about his life. How much of his story I believe, I dont know. He told me he was dying-that part I believe, for he could _22_ walk and had trouble _23_his breath.I asked what I could do to help him. He said all he wanted was a slice of
11、 pizza. I gave him $3, the only cash I had _24_ me. He said he wanted to go to get the food himself, _25_ he was banned from the shopping center for begging. I said I would get it for him and asked if he wanted something to _26_. He said, “You would save my life _27_ you could get me some beer.” Bee
12、r seemed to offer him some _28_, something he desperately needed.Then he asked for a(n) _29_ a couple of blocks down the road, to the trail in the woods _30_ he had his tent. Normally I dont give rides to strangers, but this was just up the street, and quite honestly he posed _31_ no physical threat
13、 to me.When we parted he _32_my hand for a long time and we just looked at each other wordlessly for a few moments._33_ just melted away. He wasnt a homeless man and I wasnt a _34_. We became just two souls making a human _35_. I dont know if I will ever see him again, but I know I will never forget
14、 him. God bless you, Mark, and your beautiful blue eyes and gentle soul.16. A. finding B. realizing C. noticing D. knowing17. A. miss B. ignore C. recognize D. understand18. A. excited B. puzzled C. worried D. shocked19. A. calling for B. looking for C. asking for D. heading for20. A. look away B. l
15、ook down C. look around D. look out21. A. shouting B. staring C. laughing D. watching22. A. barely B. nearly C. properly D. constantly23. A. taking B. holding C. catching D. making24. A. in B. on C. by D. for25. A. so B. since C. until D. but26. A. buy B.eat C. bring D. drink27. A. though B. because
16、 C. if D. unless28. A. comfort B. trust C. courage D. curiosity29. A. chance B. praise C. award D. ride30. A. hat B. hat C. which D. where31. A. secretly B. carefully C. absolutely D. simply32. A. touched B. held C. looked D. rose33. A. Anything B. Something C. Nothing D. Everything34. A. friend B.
17、stranger C. sufferer D. victim35. A. conversation B. concentration C. connection D. conception三、 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）AThere are many great waterfalls all over the world. Here are four great ones, which will surely give you a special experience.AngelFallsWith a drop length of uninterrupted 807m fr
18、om a mysterious mountain deep in a Venezuelan rainforest, it is widely recognized as the tallest permanent waterfall in the world. No doubt about it, theres nothing like this waterfall and the adventure to even get to this so-called Lost World for a chance to see this world wonder is sure to leave y
19、ou with a lasting impression.Victoria FallsIt is the largest singular waterfall in the world with a width of 1.7km, a height of 108m, and an average flow of 1 million liters(公升) per second! Its no wonder this “smoke that thunders” is considered as one of the natural wonders of the world and is a UNE
20、SCO World Heritage site. Indeed, its power and beauty will make you humble awestruck(敬畏的).PlitviceFallsWhen it comes to the overall waterfalling experience, its hard to beat this world famous attraction. This one is really a network of countless waterfalls. The waterfalls themselves separate many cl
21、ear and colourful lakes that bring life to this protected ecosystem. Plus, you have boardwalks that take you under, over, and around almost all of the notable waterfalls for some of the closest waterfalling experiences.IguazuFallsWith the edge spanning(横跨) a distance of an incredible 2km, in its ave
22、rage flow of 1.3 million liters per second, the falls actually consist of some 275 individual waterfalls and cascades(小瀑布). Catwalks make it easy to get close-up views and the rainforest surroundings make the scenery feel right for a natural attraction such as this. On November 11, 2011, IguazuFalls
23、 was announced as one of the seven winners of the New Seven Wonders of Nature by the New Seven Wonders of the World Foundation.36. Which of the following falls is called Lost World?A. PlitviceFalls B. Iguazu FallsC. AngelFalls D. Victoria Falls37. What can we learn about the Victoria Falls?A. It is
24、made up of countless small waterfalls.B. It is characterized by its smoke that thunders.C. It is one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.D. Its power makes people feel afraid of getting close to it.38.What is text mainly about?A. Advice on visiting waterfalls.B. The New Seven Wonders of Nature.C. The
25、 location of the greatest waterfalls.D. A brief introduction to four great waterfalls in the world.BWhen it comes to building a comfortable home, Jim Higgins has his own ideas. The retired transport manager has one of the most special houses in Britain, because it is built around a real railway carr
26、iage. The small house in Ashton, Cornwall, is a fully functioning home, but, bizarrely(怪诞地), has a fully restored 130-year-old Great Western Railway car within its walls. Mr. Higgins, 64, took over the property from his father-in-law, Charles Allen. Mr. Higgins said:”The railway carriage was lived i
27、n by a local woman, Elizabeth Richards, from 1930. It was known as Lizzies Place until she died in 1966. It then stood empty for a number of years until my father-in-law came down looking for somewhere to retire. He was a master carpenter(木工) and was looking for planning permission to build a retire
28、ment home. He came down from Middlesex and fell in love with the spot where the railway carriage was. But Mr. Higgins said when his father-in-law applied for planning permission to build a house he was told the railway carriage had been there so long that it had “grandfather rights”. So he decided t
29、o build around it. He actually built the house with a kitchen and a lounge(起居室) but the bedrooms are in the railway carriage. Mr. Higgins says that he has been working on the carriage restoration(修补) project. “It has taken a huge effort to make it as authentic as possible. Getting the right specific
30、ations(规格) was very hard. Theres not a lot of information about the carriages-it would be different if it was one of the engines. For instance, getting the right color paint is a big task. It isnt something that is available in shops.” Mr. Higgins adds that he is considering opening it up to the pub
31、lic once it is fully restored.39. Which of the following about the house is NOT true?A. Its kitchen and lounge are in the railway carriage.B. A local woman once lived in the carriage.C. The railway carriage has a long history.D. It was difficult to get its walls painted in the right color.40. What d
32、oes the underlined word, “authentic”, in the last paragraph, mean?A. Official. B. Original.B. Comfortable. D. Popular.41. What does Mr. Higgins mean by saying “it would be different if it was one of the engines”?A. The engines are different from the carriages.B. Mr. Higgins prefers restoring engines
33、 to carriages.C. It is difficult to get information about the carriages.D. Painting engines is different from painting carriages.42. What would be the best title for the passage?A. Is This the Strangest Home in Britain?B. Can This Railway Carriage Last Any Longer?C. The Historical Influence of a Rai
34、lway CarriageD. The Story of Mr. HigginsCImagine this situation. You pass a group of people. The people are talking to each other. You cannot hear what they are saying. But suddenly they start laughing. What would you think? Would you think they were laughing at you?Being laughed at is a common fear
35、. But a major study found that this fear is not the same around the world. It differs from culture to culture. People in Finland were the least likely to believe that people laughing in their presence were making fun of them. Less than ten percent of Finns in the study said they would think that, co
36、mpared to eighty percent of people in Thailand. Some people in the study said they felt unsure of themselves in social situations, but hid their feeling of insecurity. Others said they avoided social situations where they had been laughed at before. The study found that people in Turkmenistan and Ca
37、mbodia were more likely to be in the first group. They would hide their feeling of insecurity if they were around other people who were laughing. But people in Iraq, Egypt and Jordan were more likely to try to avoid such situations if they felt they had been laughed at before. Shy people often avoid
38、 situations that would force them into close contact with other people. They worry that something they say or do will make other people laugh at them. But some people worry much more than others. They may have a disorder called gelotophobia. Gelos is a Greek word. It means laughter. Phobia means fea
39、r. This fear of laughter can be truly sad for those who live with it. It can affect how they lead their lives. In the study, a team from the University of Zurich led more than 90 researchers from around the world. They wanted to understand the difference between normal shyness and true gelotophobia.
40、 Another purpose of the study was to compare the levels of fear of being laughed at in different cultures. The researchers surveyed more than 22,000 thousand people in 42 different languages. The findings appeared in the scientific journal, Humor.43. Which people are least likely to fear being laugh
41、ed at?A. Finns. B. Thais. C. Cambodians. D. Iraqis.44. What would NOT be a reaction of shy people when people laugh behind their back?A. Fearing being in close contact with people.B. Avoiding situations in which people may laugh at them.C. Worrying that people laugh at them for what they say or do.D
42、. Believing people are not making fun of them.45. How is the text mainly developed?A. By presenting the reasons.B. By following the order of time.C. By providing examples.D. By following the order of importance.46. Which is the best title for the text?A. How to Avoid Being Laughed atB. Is the Fear o
43、f Being Laughed a serious problemC. Worried That People Are Laughing at YouD. How People React When Being Laughed in Different Cultures.DRecently, NASA announced it would establish a lunar base at one of the lunar poles. The first astronauts back to the Moon will land some time before 2020 for brief
44、 stays. By 2024, according to the plan, four people will live and work on the Moon permanently.The first community on the Moon will be a small one, but it has the potential to grow into something much larger. The growth is paced by two factors. The first is the ability to transport people to and fro
45、m the Moon. At present, commercial space travel is in its early stages. But in fifteen to twenty years, space lines could be competing for flights to the Moon, driving down costs and raising capability.The second factor is _, More power generation can be added, probably with a nuclear power plant to
46、 add to the solar power system. More oxygen and other materials can be mined. A lunar greenhouse can be added to provide food. More habitation(居住) modules can be built.The lunar base would become a center of science and commerce(商业). The science would include everything from exploring the rest of th
47、e Moon, to understanding its geology(地质学), to building and servicing telescopes on the far side of the Moon. Commerce could consist of mining useful material such as helium 3. Lunar based solar power station could send power to the Earth or space-based factories. Eventually, a tourist resort might b
48、e built on the Moon, where ht grandchildren of those who watched the first Apollo moon landing could actually visit the place that the two generations before were unable to know.At some point, if growth continues, the lunar base could become a lunar town. Eventually, some people will choose to live
49、out their lives on the Moon. The age of humankind being confined to just one planet will have ended.47. Which of the following can best fit in the blank in the third paragraph?A. the limitation of population living permanently on the Moon.B. the lack of resources at the lunar poles that can help sus
50、tain human explores.C. the ability of the base to support people once they have arrived on the Moon.D. the ability of human explorers to build habitation modules on the Moon.48. What is stressed in the fourth paragraph?A. The lunar base is convenient for scientific research.B. The lunar bade may bec
51、ome a commerce centre.C. People in the future will live permanently on the Moon.D. The lunar base will have a bright future.49. What does the underlined word, “confined”, in the last paragraph, probably mean?A. LandedB. limitedC. ControlledD. Contributed50. What is the authors attitude towards build
52、ing the lunar base?A. ApprovingB. QuestioningC. DisapprovingD. UnknownENew research has found that obesity(肥胖) is linked to many health problems, along with a childs social skills. And based on a recent study obesity also affects a childs performance in maths.Researchers from the University of Misso
53、uri analyzed data on more than 6,000 children in the Early Childhood Logitudinal Study-Kindergarten Cohort, which collected information from children starting in kindergarten and following them through to the fifth grade. At five different times, parents reported information on their families and te
54、achers reported on the childrens social skills and emotional well-being. Researchers tested the children on their academic performance and recorded their height and weight.Children who were obese throughout the study period performed worse in maths tests in the first through to fifth grades than chi
55、ldren who were not obese. For boys whose obesity began later, such as in third or fifth grade, no difference was found in the performance in maths tests. For girls who were found to become obese later on, the low performance in maths was short-term.“Obesity that persists(持续) across the elementary sc
56、hool years has the potential to harm several areas of childrens development, including their social and emotional well-being and academic performance,” said Sara Gable, lead author of the study. In addition to the maths performance findings, obese children were likely to feel sadder, lonelier and mo
57、re anxious than children who had healthier weight. Researchers said this emotional well-being could also contribute to their poorer performance in maths.While weight might contribute to poor school performance, there were probably several other factors that also contributed to an obese childs overal
58、l well-being, experts said. “Obesity does not prevent children from doing maths, but obesity develops in families where there may be less oversight, less education, fewer resources,” said Dr. David Katz, director of the Yale Prevention Center.While a link between obesity and poor school performance
59、had been established in the past, this study analyzed the connection between the timing of the onset of obesity and factors including weight, behavior, relationships and academic performance. The research looked to fill in the blank space that connected the weight dot to the academic performance dot
60、, said Katz.51. The passage is mainly about_.A. the bad effects of obesity on childrenB. the importance of learning maths for childrenC. obese childrens performance in schoolD. the influence of family environment on childrens obesity52. It can be learned from the research that_.A. t first establishe
61、s a link between obesity and maths studiesB. the scientists have spent five years studying children with obesityC. obesity can make children feel sad and lonelyD. obesity always prevents children from learning maths53. If a girls obesity begins later, _.A. she performs poorly in maths throughout the
62、 study periodB. she performs poorly in maths for a short timeC. her performance in maths is not affectedD. she performs better in maths than obese boys54. Which of the following questions is NOT mentioned in the passage?A. In what families is obesity more likely to develop?B. How to improve children
63、s maths ability?C. How many times do the researchers collect data?D. What was the role of teachers during the research?55. We are most likely to find the passage in the _ section of a newspaper.A. culture B. health C. education D. entertainment四、 单词拼写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）56. College entrance examinati
64、on is a _ so we should study harder than before.57. Your _ (出席) is requested at the meeting to be held tomorrow.58. My mother a_ for me to have piano lessons at the training center every week.59. The newly-wedded couple are always _(吵架) with each other over small things.60. Students must have a_ to
65、good books.61. If you want to turn on the light, you can press the _ (开关) on the wall.62. Some people like to put money in the bank, while others like to c_ it in advance.63. Some people get _(焦急) they are in trouble.64. An effective treatment by a group of medical experts finally c_ his serious ill
66、ness.65. To make a public speech is a thing that needs great _ (专注力) and confidence.五、 动词填空（用所给动词的正确形式填空。共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）66. He told me that he _(visit) Japan the next month.67. My car _(repair), so I have to take a bus to go to work for the next several days.68. Hardly _ he _ (take) an examinatio
67、n when he felt extremely nervous.69. The shirt _(hang) on the clothesline is the new one that Alice bought for her husband yesterday.70. It is no use _ (persuade) him to give up his plan; everyone knows he is a stubborn man.71. _ (compare) to other applicants, he is really the best one for the job.7
68、2. _ (know) the topic of the speech he would deliver at Mondays meeting, Mark listed the main points.73. But for their support, we _ (get) out of the tough situation.74. The chairman ordered that all the money _ (spend) improving the living conditions of poor people in that area.75. He misunderstood
69、 her at that time, or else he _ (lose) his temper.六、书面表达（满分25分）假如你是李华，英语课上，老师要求大家就“The Advantages of Saving Money in Daily Life”进行讨论，请你根据以下要点提示，用英语写一篇短文发表你的看法。要点提示：1. 省钱的习惯可以帮助人们度过困难时期；2. 学生有省钱意识可以防止他们乱花钱：3. 省钱的习惯可以教人们学习如何理财。注意：1. 词数150左右；2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。The Advantages of Saving Money in DailyLife
70、_江苏省涟水中学高二年级期初考试英语试卷参考答案2016.02六、 单项选择（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）BCCCD ABDCD CDCBC七、 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）CBDCA BACBD DCADD CBDBC八、 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）CBDABCAADCCCDBA ACBBB九、 单词拼写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）56.approaching 57.presence58.arranges 59.quarrelling 60.access 61.switch62.onsume 63.anxious 64. cured 6
71、5.concentration 十、 动词填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）66.would visit 67.is being repaired 68.hadtaken 69. hanging 70.persuading 71.Compared 72. Having known 73.couldnt have gotten 74.(should ) be spent 75.wouldnt have lost 六、书面表达（满分25分）The Advantages of Saving Money in Daily LifeSome people think it is not good
72、 to be careful with their money because this may not make people smart consumers. But in my eyes, the advantages of being careful with money in daily life outweigh the disadvantages. Firstly, a good habit of being careful with money will help many people go through the difficult period in their life
73、. People with this awareness will think carefully before deciding to buy anything. For students, this awareness is also of great help since they mainly depend on their parents for financial supports. When they keep this awareness in their mind, they will definitely avoid wasting money. Secondly, being careful with money is a good way of practicing how to manage ones money. Being careful with money can teach people to make best use of their money. It is true that being too careful with money may have some disadvantages, but overall this behavior is good.版权所有：高考资源网()
