1、四川省中江县龙台中学2015年下期中期考试高二英语时间：120分钟 满分：150分第一部分 听力 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秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1.When does the supermarket close? A.At 9:00 p.m. B.At 11:00 p.m. C.At 12:00 p.m.2.What are the speakers mainly talking about? A.A
2、basketball game. B.A trip to Scotland. C.A dream.3.What does the woman think of the mans words? A.Exciting. B.Unbelievable . C.Encouraging.4.Where does the conversation probably take place? A.In a shop. B.In a supermarket. C.In a restaurant.5.What does the man suggest the woman do?A.Refuse Liz next
3、time. B.Get her things back. C.Borrow things from Liz. 第二节（共15小题，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，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第六段材料，回答第6、7题。6.What do we know about the man? A.He was badly hurt in the car accident. B.He got in a car
4、accident a month ago.C.He didnt get money from the insurance company.7.Why did the mans girlfriend break up with him? A.He forgot her birthday. B.She has a new boyfriend.C.He didnt send her a present. 听第七段材料，回答第8至10题。8.Where is the man now? A.At home. B.At the barbers. C.In Hawaii.9.What is the woma
5、ns hair like now? A.It is short and curly. B.It is brown and long. C.It is short and straight.10.How did the woman become thin? A.She went on a diet. B.She did a lot of exercise.C.She travelled to many places. 听第八段材料，回答第11至13题。11.What does the man think of the Science Club? A.Uninteresting. B.Helpfu
6、l. C.Attractive.12.Why do so many students like joining the Drama Club? A.To become another person. B.To become a college star.C.To develop their interest in drama.13.What do we know about the man ? A.He likes drama. B.He is a drama star. C.He is handsome. 听第九段材料，回答第14至17题。14.Why does the girl look
7、unhappy? A.She has no friend to travel. B.She has no money to travel.C.She has to stay in the city.15.Where will the boy serve as a volunteer? A.At an animal shelter. B.At an outdoor club. C.At a church.16.What does the girl like? A.Sleeping at home. B.Camping. C.Waking up early.17.Who can the girl
8、take on hiking trips? A.Animals. B.The boy. C.Homeless children. 听第十段材料，回答第18至20题。18.What do we know about MAP? A.Its an advertising company. B.It was set up 5 years ago. C.It will move to a big city.19.What do we know about the speaker? A.He used to live in MAP. B.Hes learnt a lot from Tom.C.He has
9、 worked for MAP for 3 years.20.Where is the speaker? A.At a welcome party. B.At a celebrating party. C.At a farewell party.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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 AIn 1943,when I was 4,my parents moved from Coeurd Alene,Idaho,to Fairbanks,Alaska,where
10、adventure was never far away.We arrived in the summer,just in time to enjoy the midnight sun.All that sunlight was fantastic for Moms vegetable garden.Working in the garden at midnight tended to throw her timing off,so she didnt care much about my bedtime.Dad was a Railway Express agent and Mom was
11、his clerk.That left me in a mess.I usually managed to find some trouble to get into.Once I had a little fire going in the dirt basement of hotel.I had tried to light a barrel(桶) of paint but couldnt really get a good fore going.The smoke got pretty bad,though,and when I made my exit,a crowd and the
12、police were there to greet me.The policemen took my matches and drove me home.Mom and Dad were occupied in the garden and Dad told the police to keep me,and they did!I had a tour of the prison before Mom rescued me.I hadnt turned 5 yet. As I entered kindergarten,the serious cold began to set in .Wou
13、ld it surprise you to know that I soon left part of my tongue on a metal handrail at school?As for Leonhard Seppala,famous as a dog sledder(驾雪橇者)，I think I knew him well because I was taken for a ride with his white dog team one Sunday.At the time I didnt realize what a superstar he was,but I do rem
14、ember the ride well.I was wrapped(包裹)heavily and well sheltered from the freezing and blowing weather.In 1950,we moved back to Coeurd Alene,but we got one more Alaskan adventure when Leonhard invited us eight years later by paying a visit to Idaho to attend a gathering of former neighbors of Alaska.
15、21.What can be inferred about the authors family? A.His father was a cruel man. B.His parents didnt love him.C.His parents used to be very busy. D.His mother didnt have any jobs.22.What happened when the author was 4? A.He learned to smoke. B.He was locked in a basement.C.He was arrested by the poli
16、ce. D.He nearly caused a fire accident.23.Which of the following is true? A.leonhard was good at driving dog sleds.B.The author spent his whole childhood in Alaska.C.Leonhard often visited the authors family after 1950.D.The author suffered a lot while taking the dog sled in Alaska.24.What is the au
17、thors purpose of writing the text? A.To look back on his childhood with adventures.B.To describe the extreme weather of Alaska.C.To express how much he misses Leonhard.D.To show off his pride in making trouble. B How men first learned to invent words is unknown;in other words,the origin of language
18、is a mystery.All we really know is that men ,unlike animals ,somehow invented certain sounds to express thoughts and feelings,actions and things,so that they could communicate with each other,and that later they agreed upon certain signs,called letters,which could be combined(结合)to represent those s
19、ounds and which could be written down.Those sounds ,whether spoken or written in letters,we call words. The power of words,then,lies in their associations(联系)the things they bring up before our minds.Words become filled with meaning for us by experience;and the longer we live,the more certain words
20、recall(回想)to us the glad and sad events of our past and the more we read and learn,the more the number of words that means something to us increases. Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts but also express these thoughts in words which appeal(吸引)powerfully to our minds and emotions
21、.This charming and telling use of words is what we call literary style.Above all,the real poet is a master of words.He can convey his meaning in words which sing like music,and which by their position and association can move men to tears.We should ,therefore,learn to choose our words carefully and
22、use them accurately,or they will make our speech silly and vulgar(粗鄙).25.The origin of language is _A.a saying handed down from the past B.a matter that is hidden or secretC.a question difficult to answer D.a problem not yet solved26.Which of the following is NOT true about words?A.Powerful words ar
23、e closely associated.B.Words mean little to those without experience.C.Certain words mean more to us when we grow older.D.Words in proper combination bring up meaning before our minds.27.The more we read and learn, _ A.the more meaning the words carry B.the more meaningful words we have C.the more w
24、e want to learn words D.the cleverer we become28.“Literary style”in the last paragraph refers to _ A.how writers use words to appeal to our minds and feelings B.how writers tell us the different uses of words C.how great thoughts are generated D.how charming great writers areC When should a child st
25、art learning to read and write? This is one of the questions I am most frequently asked. There is no hard and fast rule, for no two are alike, and it would be wrong to set a time when all should start being taught the intricacies（复杂）of reading letters to form words.If a three-year-old wants to read（
26、or even a two-year-old for that matter）, the child has the right to be given every encouragement. The fact that he or she might later be “bored” when joining a class of non-readers at child school is the teachers affair. It is up to the teacher to see that such a child is given more advanced reading
27、 material.Similarly, the child who still cannot read by the time he goes to junior school at the age of seven should be given every help by teachers and parents alike. They should make certain that he is not dyslexic（having difficulty in reading）.Although parents should be careful not to force young
28、sters aged two to five to learn to read（ if badly done it could put them off reading for life ）, there is no harm in preparing them for simple recognition of letters by labeling various items in their rooms. For instance, tie a nice piece of cardboard to their bed with BED written in neat, big lette
29、rs.Should the young child ask his parents to teach him to read, and if the parents are capable of doing so, such an attraction should not be ignored. But the task should never be made to look like a hard job and the child should never be forced to continue, or his interest should start to flag.29Thi
30、s passage is mainly about _. A. what qualities people teaching children reading should have B. when and how children should be taught reading C. different age groupings of children to be taught reading D. various problems of children who start learning to read30In the writers opinion, children start
31、 learning to read _. A. at different times B. from word games C. by a certain rule D. early and fast31The purpose of labeling items in the room is to _. A. make it more colorful B. help children recognize simple letters C. force children to develop the habit of reading D. teach children to write nea
32、tly32The writer suggests that _. A. children should ask their parents to teach them to read B. children starting to read should ask specialists for help C. children should be taught with patience, care and a sense of humor. D. children should not feel bored if given advanced reading materialDSocieti
33、es all over the world name places in similar ways. Quite often there is no official naming ceremony but places tend to be called names as points of reference by people. Then an organized body steps in and gives the place a name. Frequently it happens that a place has two names：one is named by the pe
34、ople and the other by the government. As in many areas, old habits die_hard, and the place continues to be called by its unofficial name long after the meaning is lost.Many roads and places in Singapore (新加坡) are named in order that the pioneers will be remembered by future generations. Thus we have
35、 names such as Stamford Road and Raffles Place. This is in keeping with traditions in many countriesin both the West and the East.Another way of naming places is naming them after other places. Perhaps they were named to promote friendships between the two places or it could be that the people who u
36、sed to live there were originally from the places that the roads were named after. The mystery is clearer when we see some of the roads named in former British bases. If you step into Selector Airbase you will see Piccadilly Circusobviously named by some homesick Royal Air Force personnel.Some place
37、s were named after the activities that used to go on at those places. Bras Basah Road is an interesting example. “Bras Basah” means “wet rice” in Malay (马来语). Now why would anyone want to name a road “Wet Rice Road”？ The reason is simple. During the pioneering days，wet rice was laid out to dry along
38、 this road.A few roads in Singapore are named by their shapes. There is “Circular Road” for one. Other roads may have part of their names to describe their shapes，like “Paya Lebar Crescent”. This road is called a crescent (月牙) because it begins on the main road，makes a crescent and comes back to joi
39、n the main road again.33We learn from Paragraph 1 that _.Athe government is usually the first to name a placeBa ceremony will be held when a place is namedCmany places tend to have more than one nameDpeople prefer the place names given by the government34What does the underlined phrase “die hard” in
40、 Paragraph 1 probably mean?AChange suddenly. BChange significantly.CDisappear very slowly. DDisappear mysteriously.35What can be inferred from the passage?AYoung Singaporeans have forgotten the pioneers.BSome places in Singapore are named for military purposes.CThe way Singaporeans name their places
41、 is unique.DSome place names in Singapore are the same as in Britain.第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）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。Eyesight plays a very important role in our daily life.Every waking moment,the eyes are working to see the world around us.Over forty percent of Americans worry about lo
42、sing eyesight,but its easy to include steps into our daily life to ensure healthy eyes.Here are five suggestionsfor a lifetime of healthy eyesight:.Schedule yearly exams. 36 Experts advise parents to bring babies 6 to 12 months of age to the doctor for a careful check.The good news is that millions
43、of children now can have yearly eye exams and following treatment,including eyeglasses.Protect against UV rays(紫外线).Long term stay in the sun creates risk to your eyes.No matter what the season is,its extremely important to wear sunglasses. 37 .Give your eyes a break.Two thirds of Americans spend up
44、 to seven hours a day using computers or other digital products. 38 Experts recommended that people practice the 20/20/20 rule：every 20 minutes,take a 20 seconds break and look at something 20 feet away. 39 As a part of a healthy diet,eat more fruits and vegetables each day.Vitamins(维生素)C and E help
45、 protect eyesight and promote eye health.Practise safe wear and care of contact lenses(隐形眼镜).Many Americans use contact lenses to improve their eyesight.While some follow the medical guidance for wearing contact lenses,many are breaking the rules and putting their eyesight at risk. 40 Otherwise,you
46、may have problems such as red eyes,pain in the eyes,or a more serious condition.A.Eat your greens.B.Eye care should begin early in life.C.They can properly protect your eyes.D.Stay in good shape by taking more vitamins.E.Parents usually dont care about their own eyesight.F.Always follow the doctors
47、advice for appropriate wear.G.This frequent eye activity increases the risk for eye tiredness.第三部分：英语知识运用（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） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）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。I used to hate being called upon in class mainly because I didnt like attention drawn to myself.
48、And 41 otherwise assigned（指定）a seat by the teacher, I always 42 to sit at the back of the classroom.All this 43 after I joined a sports team. It began when a teacher suggested I try out for the basketball team. At first I thought it was a crazy 44 because I didnt have a good sense of balance, nor di
49、d I have the 45 to keep pace with the others on the team and they would tease me. But for the teacher who kept insisting on my “ 46 for it”, I wouldnt have decided to give a try.Getting up the courage to go to the tryouts was only the 47 of it! When I first started 48 the practice sessions, I didnt
50、even know the rules of the game, much 49 what I was doing. Sometimes Id get 50 and take a shot at the wrong directionwhich made me feel really stupid. 51 , I wasnt the only one “new” at the game, so I decided to 52 on learning the game, do my best at each practice session, and not be too hard on mys
51、elf for the things I didnt 53 “just yet”.I practiced and practiced. Soon I knew the 54 and the “moves”. Being part of a team was fun and motivating. Very soon the competitive 55 in me was winning over my lack of confidence. With time, I learned how to play and made friends in the 56 friends who resp
52、ected my efforts to work hard and be a team player. I never had so much fun!With my 57 self-confidence comes more praise from teachers and classmates. I have gone from “58 in the back of the classroom and not wanting to call attention to myself, 59 raising my hand even when I sometimes wasnt and not
53、 100 percent 60 I had the right answer. Now I have more self-confidence in myself.41.A. as B. until C. unless D. though42.A. agreed B. chose C. meant D. hoped43.A. continued B. settled C. started D. changed44.A. saying B.idea C.belief D. plan45.A. ability B. right C. chance D.patience46.A. looking B
54、. applying C. cheering D. going 47.A. point B. rest C. half D. basis48.A. watching B. preparing C. enjoying D. attending49.A. less B. later C. worse D. further50.A. committed B.confused C. embarrassed D. motivated51.A. Interestingly B. Obviously C. Fortunately D. hopefully52.A. focus B. act C. rely
55、D. try53.A. want B. do C. know D. support54.A. steps B. rules C. orders D. games55.A. part B. roles C. mind D. value56.A. movement B. process C. operation D. situation57.A. recognized B. expressed C. preserved D. improved58.A. dreaming B. hiding C. playing D. relaxing59.A. to B. for C. with D. by60.
56、A. sure B. happy C. satisfied D. lucky第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当内容（不多于三个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。It was now raining heavily.My husband was away.I did not want to ask anyone else to go with me.So I went to the hospital by 61 .I was taken to a small room.Linda 62 (lie) sleeping quietly on a table.
57、This wasnt 63 first time Linda had taken too many pills.I knew she would sleep deeply for about twelve hours until the poison had stopped 64 (do) its harm.I sat down by Lindas side and watched her sleep.The room seemed familiar.“Have I been here before?”I wondered.I looked around again.“Im sure I 65
58、 (be) in this room,”I told myself.Then I remembered.It was in this very room that I gave birth to Linda seventeen years ago. 66 happy I was then!Linda used to be such a bright, 67 (health) and nice child.“What 68 (turn )her into a dope-taker(吸毒者)？”I asked myself.“And why are millions of young people
59、 like her69 (take) dope to destroy themselves?These must be something 70 (serious) wrong with our society.What is it? ”第四部分：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）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，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
60、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Dear Mummy and Daddy,I have been here for a week now.Everything here is old to me.There are 1,800 students and 32 classes with 200 teachers and staff in our school.The teachers in our school work hardly.Chinese,math and English are your requir
61、ed courses.Except these we have many selecting subjects to choose from,too.Im in Class 3,Grade 1.There are fifty student,thirty-five boys and fifteen girls in my class.My English teacher is our head teacher.She is very kind to us and she is very strict and serious about her work.We all think that sh
62、e is great teacher.Please dont worry about me.Im old enough to take a care of myself,and I would do my best in all of my subjects. Yours, Li Hua第二节 书面表达（满分25分）我校一年一度的秋季运动会即将举行，现请以“Positive and Negative Aspects of Sports 为题写一篇英语短文，内容包括：1体育运动的好处；2.过度的体育运动可能带来的副作用；3.作为一名运动员你对体育运动的看法写作要求：1.词数：120词左右；2.可以适当加入细节，以使内容充实，行文连贯。3.可能用到的词：过度的体育运动excessive sports 副作用side effects_
