1、泸州老窖天府中学高2014级高二上期半期考试英 语本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分。时间为120分钟，满分150分。第I卷第一部分 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。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秒钟的时间回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. Where might Mr. Brown go? A. To a theatre B. To a book shop C. To a library2. How many lesson
2、s will the man have to review at the weekend? A. 3 B. 12 C. 15 3. Where are the two speakers? A. In a shop B. In a restaurant C. In a hospital4. What are the speakers discussing? A. Taking a class together B. Getting enough courses C. Signing up for a club 5. What does the woman want to do? A. Have
3、a cup of coffee B. Get up early C. Go home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。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6、7题6. Why does the man plan to go to Australia? A. To study B. To do business. C. To have a holiday. 7.
4、What should the man do? A. Answer some questions B. Fill in a form C. Have a test听第7段材料，回答8至10题8. Where are the two speakers? A. At a party B. At home C. At a shop9. What does the man suggest the woman wear? A. The purple shirt B. The long white dress C. The black evening dress10. What advice does t
5、he man give to the woman? A. Taking a handbag B. Taking nothing C. Taking a child听第8段材料，回答11至13题11. What is the woman probably? A. A student B. A teacher C. A headmaster12. What are those students like? A. Active B. Shy C. Hard-working13. Why does the woman have to go?A. Because of her friends B. Be
6、cause of her health C. Because of her parents.听第9段材料，回答14至16题14. What does the man think of the dinner party? A. Bad B. Very good C. Just so-so15. What do we know about the boss? A. He is impolite B. He is funny C. He is kind-hearted16. What does the woman mean by her last words?A. The man should in
7、vite such a man to his dinner party.B. The boss should say sorry to the coupleC. The man should let the boss leave earlier.听第10段材料，回答17至20题17. What does the speaker mainly talk about? A. A famous hotel B. The speakers wedding party C. An unforgettable night18.Where did the speaker escape from? A. Th
8、e window B. The entrance C. The back door19. What do we know about the guests? A. One of them was killed B. They kept calm all along C. Some of them were injured20.What caused the fire? A. Cigarette B. Lightning C. Line failure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，然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最
9、佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AAndy never wanted to go to bed on time. His parents had explained to him how important it was to go to bed early and get a good rest. But Andy paid no attention to them, and they didnt know what to do until one weekend when they were visiting Andys grandparents. Grandpa Peter heard
10、all about it and said, “This sounds like a job for Tubby.” So Andys parents loaded the cat onto the car and returned home.That night, at bedtime, the same problem happened. Andy didnt want to go to bed, and even though his parents waited a while to see if Tubby would solve the problem, nothing happe
11、ned.Hours later, Andy finally decided to go to bed. But what a surprise when he entered his bedroom! Tubby was in his bed, totally sprawling out, pot-belly in the air, and snoring like an express train.Andy tried to move the cat, but there was no way of moving him an inch. That night he hardly slept
12、, lying on one tiny corner of his bed. The next day the same thing happened, even though Andy was much more tired from not having slept well. When the third day arrived, he had understood that if he wanted to sleep in his bed, he would have to get into it before Tubby did. That night, when his paren
13、ts only started to mention the topic of bedtime, Andy rushed upstairs and dived into bed. His parents could not believe it. They knew nothing about Tubby in the bed, nor did they understand why Andy went to bed on time without complaint. They were so happy about this that they stayed up quite late,
14、celebrating.21. By saying “ This sounds like a job for Tubby ”, Grandpa means Tubby .A. has the same problem as AndyB. can help solve Andys problemC. often stays up late on weekendD. always likes playing with small boys22. The underlined word “snoring” in the fourth paragraph probably means .A. maki
15、ng noises B. dreaming C. sleeping D. relaxing23. Andy rushed upstairs for sleep because .A. his parents reminded him of the bed timeB. he was afraid Tubby would take up the bedC. he was much more tired from lacking sleepD. his parents might punish him for staying up late 24. The parents attitude tow
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24、dentsCHaving a great collection of books at home doesnt really mean that you are a person who has a passion for literature and reading. It can be a family inheritance or it can be just to impress people around you about the fact that you are a person of culture. On the other hand, there are many per
25、sons who cannot afford to buy books, because some of them are quite expensive, but they usually go to libraries and spend hours reading something that interests them a lot, or just borrow books to read at home.From my point of view, literature is very important in our lives from several points of vi
26、ew. For example, reading is a means of gaining culture and enriching our knowledge in different areas of activities. It can help us have a great imagination and it makes things easier when it comes to making compositions on different themes. It gives you the possibility to speak about science, even
27、if you dont work in this field, or you can express your opinion about a political aspect, just because you have read something connected to that.Secondly, literature offers us the possibility to enter the world of imagination, and to leave apart the real one for a couple of hours. We come to meet ki
28、ngs and queens many years ago, dream in the world of the rich or imagine how life will be in the future. Sometimes, we identify（鉴定）ourselves with the characters in the stories we read and they can give us some clues to solve our problems and how to react in certain circumstances. To conclude, I woul
29、d like to say that literature is the perfect means to enrich our culture, to express correctly and have a rich vocabulary, to be able to interfere（介入） in conversations in different fields of interest and to really be considered an erudite person.28. The people who are fond of literature are those th
30、at _.A. go to libraries on weekendsB. have much interest in readingC. keep many books in their studiesD. buy expensive books in the bookstore29. We can learn from the third paragraph that _.A. we can bring kings and queens back to lifeB. it is very good for us to stay alone for some hoursC. what we
31、read can be useful in our daily lifeD. we can make friends with the people in the stories30. The underlined word “erudite” in the last paragraph probably means_.A. learned B. enthusiastic C. hard-working D. creative31. What is the authors purpose in writing the passage？A. To tell readers how to read
32、 a book.B. To explain the true meaning of reading.C. To advise readers to like reading.D. To tell readers who has the real passion for literature.DNew York Wednesday, October fifteenth, is the first Global Hand Washing Day. Activities are planned in more than twenty countries to get millions of peop
33、le in the developing world to wash their hands with soap.Experts say people around the world wash their hands but very few use soap(肥皂) at so-called critical moments. These include after using the toilet, after cleaning a baby and before touching food.Global Hand Washing Day is the idea of the Publi
34、c-Private Partnership for Hand Washing with Soap. The goal, they say, is to create a culture of hand washing with soap. The organizers say all soaps are equally effective at removing disease-causing germs (病菌). They say the correct way to wash hands is to wet your hands with a small amount of water
35、and cover them with soap. Rub it into all areas, including under the fingernails. Then, rinse well under running water. Finally, dry your hands with a clean cloth.The Partnership says soap is important because it increases the time that people spend washing. Soap also helps to break up the dirt that
36、 holds most of the germs. And it usually leaves a pleasant smell, which increases the likelihood that people will wash again.It also says washing with soap before eating and after using the toilet could save more lives than any medicine. It could help reduce cases of diarrhea (痢疾), which is the seco
37、nd leading cause of child deaths, killing more than one and a half million children a year, by almost half.32. The most suitable title for the text would be .A. Hand Washing Brings Good HealthB. It Is Soap That Matters C. Hand Washing Gets a Day of Its OwnD. Partnership for Hand Washing Takes Action
38、33. The Partnership creates Global Hand Washing Day to .A. call on people to wash handsB. promote the importance of soap in hand washingC. help the developing countries D. make a culture of hand washing in the third world34. The following facts can explain why soap is important EXCEPT that .A. soap
39、gives people a longer hand washing timeB. soap helps to get rid of more germs off handsC. soap gets people into the habit of washing handsD. soap attracts people to do more hand washing 35. According to the last paragraph, diarrhea is a disease that .A. kills half of the kids in developing countries
40、B. causes the greatest number of child deathsC. makes soap stand out in hand washingD. can be prevented by washing hands with soap 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文情景和内容，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。Whether youre new to your neighbourhood or have lived there for ages, it is never too late to build a go
41、od relationship with your neighbours. Getting to know your neighbours and establishing a positive relationship with them benefits you in several ways from safety to possible new friendships. 36 Smile. A simple smile can go a long way in making people feel welcome. 37 Its important that your neighbou
42、rs feel comfortable with you. A smile requires little effort, but can help establish good community.Chat. With busy schedules and pressing tasks, it may seem too much to ask. However, taking a couple of minutes to greet your neighbour while you check your mail or complimenting them for their choice
43、in new siding will feel effortless(不费力的). 38 Share a meal. This is a great way to not only build a good relationship with your neighbours, but establish new friendships as well. This is especially helpful if you are new to your area. It doesnt have to be too expensive. 39 40 By getting to know the f
44、aces of the people who live in your area, conversing with them, and making yourself recognisable, you actually create a safer environment for everyone involved. Youll be quicker to spot a stranger in your neighbourhood, and your neighbours will know to call the police if someone unfamiliar is going
45、into your home while youre out of town overnight.A. A smile makes you more approachable.B. No one wants to live next door to a dirty yard.C. Take up walking or jogging in your neighbourhood.D. It will also help your neighbours feel more comfortable with you.E. It is also financially beneficial to bu
46、ild a good relationship with your neighbours.F. A simple dessert and coffee or salad lunch at your place can be great fun.G. The following tips will show you practical and fun ways to build good relationships with those around you.第三部分 英语知识应用（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） 阅读下列短文，掌握其大意，然后从各
47、题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。I used to live selfishly, I should admit. But one moment changed me. I was on my lunch break and had 41 the office to get something to eat. On the way, I 42 a busker(街头艺人)，with a hat in front of him. I had some 43 in my pocket, but I would not give them to him, th
48、inking to myself he would 44 use the money to feed his addiction to drugs or alcohol. He 45 like that type-young and ragged. 46 what was I going to spend the money on? Only to feed my addiction to Coca-Cola or chocolate! I then 47 I had no right to place myself above 48 just because he was busking.I
49、 49 and dropped all the coins into his 50 , and he smiled at me, I watched for a while. As 51 as it sounds, I expected something more to come from that momenta feeling of 52 or satisfaction, for example. But nothing happened. 53_, I walked off. “It proved to be a waste of 54 ,” I thought.On my way h
50、ome at the end of the 55 , I saw the busker again and he was 56 . I watched him pick up the hat and walk 57 a cafe counter. There he poured the 58 contents into a tin collecting 59 an earthquake fund-raising(募捐) event. He was busking for charity(慈善)！Now I donate any 60 I have to charity tins and enj
51、oy the feeling of giving.41. A. left B. cleanedC. preparedD. searched 42. A. led B. chose C. sawD. fooled 43. A. chocolatesB. coins C. tins D. drugs 44. A. almost B. only C. ratherD. still 45. A. actedB. looked C. soundedD. smelt 46. A. Though B. ForC. ThereforeD. But 47. A. declared B. realizedC. e
52、xpected D. guessed 48. A. it B. allC. him D. them 49. A. waited B. followedC. stopped D. arrived 50. A. rag B. hatC. pocket D. counter 51. A. selfish B. awkwardC. concerned D. special 52. A. happinessB. sadnessC. love D. hate 53. A. DisappointedlyB. UnfortunatelyC. Definitely D. Comfortably 54. A. t
53、ime B. moneyC. energy D. spirit55. A. word B. dayC. break D. event 56. A. walking around B. passing byC. packing up D. running away 57. A. around B. inC. behind D. to 58. A. chief B. basicC. actual D. total 59. A. by B. forC. on D. with 60. A. work B. timeC. energy D. change第II卷第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5
54、分，共15分）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。 I was waiting for the doctor to finish his examination. I was 61 (worry) and nervous. Would he have to operate? What would he have to say? Dr Johnson was 62 excellent doctor and his 63 (examine) were always complete. He listened to the patients heart, t
55、ook his blood pressure and temperature, gave him an X-ray and examined his ears and eyes. The doctor 64 (final) completed his examination and spoke to me. He told me that this wasnt a serious heart attack. He advised my father 65 (lose) some weight, get plenty of sleep and eat regular meals. Smoking
56、 and drinking would be 66 (harm), of course. So, Dr Johnson said it would be necessary to give them 67 , but he was confident that there was really 68 to worry about. I felt much 69 (good) after speaking to Dr Johnson. I was certain that my father would be up and around again very soon. He is sevent
57、y years old now, but he can still live for a long time 70 he takes good care of himself.第四部分（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，共10分）假定英语老师课上要求同学之间交换改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。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：在错的词下划一横线，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.
58、 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。Last summer I go to America and studied at a language school. I had many wonderful experience, but I also had a sad one. One day, the school held party, where I was inviting to talk about Tianjin. After that they asked me a lot of things about China. But I couldnt explain the
59、m with English clearly. I felt sadly. I learnt a lesson from this experience. I have already studied English for eight years, so I cant use it very good. I must work hard to improve my speaking English so that I will be able to communicate freely with foreigners. I hope I can be a bridge between Chi
60、na and others countries in the future.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）在当今社会，越来越多的人买私家车，请就“Private Cars”为题，写一篇作文，要点如下：1. 分析出现这一现象的原因（至少两点）2. 说明这一现象带来的问题（至少两点）3. 提出你的建议Nowadays, its a common phenomenon to own a private car. 泸州老窖天府中学高2014级高二上期半期考试英 语参考答案：听力：BABAC ABBCA BACBA CCACB阅读：BABD ACD BCAC CBCD GADFC完形： ACBBB DB
61、CCBAAABB CDDBD语法填空：61. worried 62. an 63. examinations 64. finally 65. to lose66. harmful 67. up 68. nothing 69. better 70. if改错：71. go-went 72. experience-experiences 73. held后加a 74. inviting-invited 75. with-in 76. sadly-sad 77. so-but 78. good-well 79. speaking-spoken 80. others-other书面表达(One pos
62、sible version) Nowadays,itsacommonphenomenontoownaprivatecar. Asameansoftransportation,thecarplaysan importantroleinourdailylife. There are two reasons why there are more and more private cars. For one thing, with the improvement of peoples living standards, more and more people can afford a car. Fo
63、r another, cars allow us to go anywhere more conveniently and fasterinstead of waiting for a long time to find the bus is full.While private cars are good for our life, they also cause some problems. First, we may easily find ourselves stuck in a traffic jam with the private cars around us. Second, as cars give off plenty of waste gas, air pollution will become worse and worse, which has a bad effect on our health.Atlast,Iwanttosay,maybethecontinuousgrowthofcarsisa trend, but we can choose the public transport when we are not in a hurry.
