1、高二年级第一学期期中考试英语试题第一部分：阅读理解（共60分）第一节（每题3分，共15小题，满分45分）AState schools All children in England between the ages of 5 and 16 have the right to get a free place at a state school.Most state schools have to follow the national courses. The most common ones are:community schools, controlled by the local gov
2、ernment and not influenced by business orreligious groups foundation schools and voluntary schools, which have more freedom to change the way they do things than community schools academies(学校), independent from the local government - they can follow a different course grammar schools, run by the go
3、vernment - they select all or most of their pupils based on academic ability and there is often an exam to get in Special schools Special schools with pupils at 11 and older can specialize in l of the 4 areas of special educational needs:communication and interaction cognition(认知) and learning socia
4、l, emotional and mental healthsensory and physical needsSchools can further specialize in what. the students really need: autistic disorders, visual problems, or speech, language and communication needs and so on.Private schools Known as independent schools , they charge fees to attend instead of be
5、ing funded by the government. Pupils dont have to follow the national curriculum. All private schools must be registered with the government and are inspected regularly. Free schoolsFree schools are funded by the government but arent run by the local council. They have more control over how they do
6、things. Theyre all-ability schools, so they cant use academic selection processes like a grammar school.Free schools can: set their own pay and conditions for staff change the length of school terms and the school day dont have to follow the national curriculum 1. What is the authors purpose in writ
7、ingA. To stress school education in English is freeB. To tell readers there are a few types of schools in EnglishC. To make an advertisement for England schools.D. To advise parents to send their children to a state school in England.2. What will you focus on as a special school teacher?A. How to he
8、lp children develop intelligence.B. How to treat visual problems in a better way.C. How to guide children to talk with each other.D. How to make children become healthier.3. What do you know about free schools mentioned above?A. The local council takes charge of them.B. They have the right to decide
9、 the school terms.C. They have to adopt national curriculum.D. They educate clever and excellent students.B The most important lessons in life that we need to learn are the results of our poor decisions. Although time and experience are the best teachers, we also suffer from experiences such as our
10、sacrifices, suffering and the hardships. Good judgment develops only when we truly learn from our mistakes. However, many people keep repeating the same mistakes before learning their lessons because as they say, they are just humans who are subject to making mistakes. Our weaknesses in life can be
11、turned into our strengths if we immediately acknowledge and recognize the fact that we mess up and learn from them. Our good or bad experiences help us learn better judgment in life. Yet, too many people are in denial and place the blame on others without realizing that the minute they take responsi
12、bility for their action is when the learning process begins. Aside from learning from our own experience, we can also learn valuable lessons from the experience of others. It allows us to observe our behavior from another angle. When we recognize our mistakes and prevent them from happening again, w
13、e are, therefore, learning.Quickly identifying our mistakes and changing behavior accordingly requires less time and energy than denying mistakes. However, acknowledgement of mistakes requires belief in the idea that the perfection is not possible. It is easier to analyze our mistakes especially whe
14、n we talk to others, which can help people to sort out comments or criticisms after a mistake is made. Despite our tendency to avoid mistakes, timely acknowledgement is one of the best ways to prevent them from repeating.4.What does learning from the experience of others help us do? A. Re-evaluate o
15、ur behavior differently. B. Realize that mistakes are part of life. C. Recognize the results of mistakes. D. Learn better judgment in life.5. What should we keep in mind to admit our mistakes? A. Every man has his faults. B. Mistakes are great teacher. C. Behind bad luck comes good luck. D. As you m
16、ake your bed, so you must lie in it.6. According to the author, how should we avoid repeating mistakes?A. Think twice before acting. B. Learn carefully from others comments.C. Have a timely talk with others for advice.D. Admit the existence of mistakes in time.7.Which of the following opinions does
17、the author intend to convey the most?A. Never be afraid of making mistakes. B. Learn wisdom from our mistakes.C. Learn from others to see our mistakes. D. Stop being ashamed of making mistakes. C I liked being a mess.My desk was always surrounded with bowls of food grain,sour milk and old magazines.
18、My floor was full of sweaters,stuffed animals,socks,shoesI couldt always see these things,but I knew that they were safe,lying somewhere.One day in August,all of my friends and family members were doing their own businesses.I told my mom that I didnt know what to do and she advised me to clean my ro
19、om.When I opened the door to my bedroom,everything was in its usual messy arrangement.I became aware of the moldy(发霉)smell and noticed a spider(蜘蛛)on top of my mirror.I suddenly felt terrible for everything in my room that I had buried and had an urge to make them reappear.In a box buried under old
20、textbooks,I found a letter that my grandfather had written me at camp.I remembered my dad rocking me to sleep the night Grandfather died,and how the tears wouldnt stop.Tears began to roll down my cheeks again.In the drawer next to my bed,I found a friendship watchband from my childhood best friend,A
21、ubrey,who had given it to me before she moved to California.I had lost so many precious childhood memories over time,letting them slip away into the tide like grains of sand.Under my bed I even found that picture of my mom and me in Jamaica.I started at that girl,barely able to recognize this person
22、 who had drowned in the mess of my room so many years before.I decided to completely re-organize and clean my room so that all the books,belts.and baskets were in their right place.It was like finding the missing pieces of the puzzle.The finishing touch was framing that photo and hanging it high up
23、on my wall.After all,it was me I had been searching for.8.Paragraph 1 is mainly about the authors_.A.disorganized lifestyle B.regular study habits C.unusual hobbies D.busy life 9.How did the author feel when she saw a spider in her bedroom?A.Frightened B.Curious C.Ashamed D.Excited 10.What did the a
24、uthor realize when she was doing the clean-up?A.Her mom loved her very much B.It was important to find her place C.She had lost many fond memries D.Friendship didnt change over time 11.What does the underlined word “It”in paragraph 5 refer to?A.Thinking of the past B.Tidying up the room C.Sorting th
25、rough the photos D.Reading letters from friendsD The Ouch Podcast(播客)talks about news and issues affecting those with a disability,all with a humorous touch added to the mix.Ive been listening to it on off for a few months and their recent topic was about public transport.They shared some stories ab
26、out rudeness and other about funny circumstances.While they were talking about their local transport system the opinions and stories they shared are common to all of us.Those of you that have a disability,and those of you who travel with people who do are aware of the problems that can arise.Many of
27、 the buses in my local area are the accessible kind.But some are the old kind with steps.If you have mobility issues it can be a great challenge each time you decide to catch the bus.Hopefully the old buses will be phased out over time.During the prodcast one of the hosts,Kathleen,talks about the is
28、sues that affect her.I can empathise(产生共鸣)with her and her experiences.Im sure many of you will be able to.How often do you board a bus or a train and find there arent any seats available?I rarely experience this on the bus but its common on the train.Like Kathleen Id prefer to stand than draw atten
29、tion to myself and try to explain to someone why I need a seat.Theres no gurrantee theyd move anyway.This is my choice however so I cant blame others.My issue comes from the white knight behaviour of the other passengers.How many of you have received looks of disapproval when youre seated but there
30、are others standing who look like they need a seat?When Im sitting down I look just as capable as everyone else,which leads to requests and demands to give up my seat.Its only when I stand up and they see me walk and watch me try to maintain balance that they realize Im not.Dont forget to check out
31、the Ouch Podcast.Im sure theyll have something you can relate to.You can listen to them at audioBoom or on the BBC website.12.What is special about the Ouch Podcast?A.Its quite practical B.Its pretty inspring C.Its about the latest news. D.Its about disabled people.13.Which can best replace the unde
32、rlined part “phased out ”in paragraph 3?A.Shown off B.Stopped using C.Made full use of D.Introduced gradually 14.Why does the author prefer to stand instead of asking for help while on a train?A.To keep fit B.Because he is shy C.To avoid embarrassment D.Because he is considerate.15.What bothers the
33、author according to paragraph 6?A.Receiving looks of sympathy B.Looking disabled while standing C.Having trouble keeping his balance. D.Being asked to give his seat to others.第二节 （共5小题；每小题3分，满分15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。Developing good study habits isnt easy. 16 In this way, youll b
34、ecome more and more successful as a student.Start by allowing no interruptions. 17_ You have to give 100 percent of your attention to your work. Dont allow yourself to be distracted by friends or fellow students. Keep your goal in mind; know what you have to do and when it needs to be done. Dont let
35、 other people influence you into not doing your work. 18_If you study best in the morning, plan to do your hardest subjects first. Remember not to leave todays work tomorrow. A delay like this is called “procrastination”. If you delay for any reason, youll find it more and more difficult to get thin
36、gs done when you need do. You may rush to make up the time you wasted getting started, resulting in careless and errors-filled work.Another good way to study is to take part in partnered and group-study sessions. These allow students to share ideas, and help each other deal with difficult material._
37、19_Forming good study habits can be difficult at first, and requires energy and a strong will. But if you commit yourself to it, success will be yours. 20 By doing so, you will know that you have tried. If you are satisfied with what youve done and know that you have tried your best, your grade will
38、 be the icing on the cake.A. Always give your best in the classroom and in study sessions.B. Putting off your task for any reason can make it difficult to finish on time .C. Figure out when youre most productive. D. Its impossible to study while chatting or watching TV.E. You may do well enough but
39、maybe you can hardly achieve your goal easily.F. In addition, learning among students is a good way of getting a firmer grasp of the material.G. But start with a plan ,put in a lot of hard work ,and studying will become easier.第二部分 语言知识运用第一节 完型填空 （每题2分，共20小题 满分40分） I went to a group activity, “Sensi
40、tivity Sunday”, which was to make us more 21 the problems faced by disabled people. We were asked to “ 22 a disability” for several hours one Sunday. Some members, 23 , chose to use wheelchairs. Others wore sound-blocking earplugs（耳塞）or blindfolds（眼罩）. Just sitting in the wheelchair was a 24 experie
41、nce. I had never considered before how 25 it would be to use one. As soon as I sat down, my 26 made the chair begin to roll. Its wheels were not 27 . Then I wondered where to put my 28 . It took me quite a while to get the metal footrest into 29 . I took my first uneasy look at what was to be my onl
42、y means of 30 for several hours. For disabled people, “adopting a wheelchair” is not a temporary（临时的） 31 . I tried to find a 32 position and thought it might be restful, 33 kind of nice, to be 34 around for a while. Looking around, I 35 I would have to handle the thing myself? My hands started to ac
43、he as I 36 the heavy metal wheels. I came to know that controlling the 37 of the wheelchair was not going to be a(n) 38 task. My wheelchair experiment was soon 39 . It made a deep impression on me. A few hours of “disability” gave me only a taste of the 40 , both physical and mental, that disabled p
44、eople must overcome.21. A. careful with B. interested in C. curious about D. aware of 22. A. prevent B. adopt C. cure D. analyze23. A. as usual B. like me C. instead D. strangely24. A. working B. satisfying C. learning D. relaxing25. A. awkward B. exciting C. boring D. convenient 26. A. skill B.forc
45、e C. weight D. height27. A. powered B. repaired C. grasped D. locked 28. A. keys B. handles C. hands D. feet 29. A. play B. place C. action D. effect30. A. transportation B. production C. operation D. communication 31. A. experiment B. exploration C. education D. entertainment32. A. safe B. comforta
46、ble C. starting D. flexible 33. A. even B. yet C. still D. just34. A. shown B. guided C. pushed D. driven 35. A. agreed B. suggested C. admitted D. realized 36. A. seized B. lifted C. pressed D. turned 37. A. path B. direction C. way D. position 38. A. heavy B. major C. easy D. extra39. A. finished
47、B. repeated C. conducted D. forgotten 40. A. weaknesses B. illnesses C. challenges D. anxieties 第二节 语法填空 （每题1.5分，共10题，满分15）Alexander Graham Bell is one of the most famous people in the history of the United States. He is known _41_ the invention of the first telephone in the world, _42_changed the w
48、ay people communicate.Telegraph lines could no longer meet the needs of the United States as_43_ result of its rapid economic development. So new lines had to be constructed _44_ ( improve ) the communication. The U.S. turned to inventors for help and asked them to design a line sending several mess
49、ages at once. Bell went to investors to get support for his new idea, the telephone, and he got the money _45_ (need) for his work.On March 10, 1876, Bells invention _46_ ( put ) to the test. The first words _47_ ( speak ) on a phone were to his assistant. “Mr. Watson, come here. I want to see you.”
50、 Watson heard Bells words _48_ ( clear) in the next room, and the telephone was born. Bells greatest invention is the telephone, but _49_ is funny that he refused to have a phone in his work area. He felt phones were _50_ (annoy). 第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分35 ）第一节 短文改错（每题1分，共10分） This afternoon my classmates a
51、nd I talked about being polite.Politeness,means speaking or acting with love,can make life beautifully.We should be polite not only to the people but also to things.I love reading book and a few days ago I read that love things or they will love us back.Thats because we shouldnt destroy public thing
52、s.It is no doubt that being polite is a good virtue and good deed as well.Unless you want to be polite,first being polite to yourself,and then to everybody and everything in every situation.When you give love to people and things,you will get back love with sure.第二节 书面表达（满分25）假定你是李华。你们学校打算下个月举行一场关于中
53、国古典诗词的活动，你想邀请你的英国朋友Tom 来参加。请依据下列要点，给Tom 写封邀请函。1.活动目的2.活动内容3.邀请参加注意：1.词数100 左右 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。附加题： 七选五 (每题2分，共10分)While social media can be useful in connecting you to family, friends and colleagues, there can be negative effects. But you can avoid the negative effects by following these words of
54、advice. Spend a limited amount of time on social media. It is wise to disconnect from social media now and then. If you feel you re addicted to social media,set a daily time limit for yourself. _1 . Protect your privacy. There are many ways to protect your privacy.One way is to create different frie
55、nd lists, such asFamily, Friends, and Colleagues. Then you can send posts to just the people in one or more particularlists. In addition, before you post, think about your writing, photos, comments and other content sinceanything you share, even within closed groups, is public on social media. _2 .
56、Live your real life. Some people are so attached to social media that they spend much of their time during eventstaking pictures and posting. _ 3_ .So it s better to experience the event fully and then share your posts and photos later after the event is over._4_ People are looking for different thi
57、ngs when they go onto social media sites: acknowledgement, attention, approval, appreciation, etc. Identify which of these you re looking for and think about whether you can get it satisfied in a more constructive way than going online. Remember, you re the boss of being on social media. 5 . Rather,
58、 you arid only you determinehow much time you spend on it.A. Turn off your computer and do things in the real world.B. What you post can be shared around the world in a short time.C. It doesn t give orders to you.D. Understand what you need from social media.E. Provide yourself with satisfaction.F.
59、Many people spend hours a day posting, reading posts, and watching videos.G. They don t allow themselves to be in the moment .阅读理解 (每题2分，共10分)On Christmas Day,2003,a woman named Nancy Sue Brown took her daughter and grandchildren to see a movie at an AMC theater.When the movie was over,the crowd mad
60、e for the exits.A theater employee had just finished mopping the hallway and dutifully placed the “wet floor”sign in the slippery area.No one slipped due to the wet conditions,but someone did manage to knock over the sign.And by the time Ms.Brown got to the area,the sign was lying on the floor.And s
61、hortly thereafter,so was she.Her foot got caught in the sign,in a bad day,and she fell.Unfortuantely Ms.Brown had undergone a back operation,and the fall caused more damage than it otherwise would have. So she and her husband sued(提起上诉).AMC argued that the entire point of the “wet floor ”sign above
62、was to warn of danger,and therefore,courts should encourage the use by not allowing Browns case to proceed(继续进行). AMC referred to a case about a December,1998 incident,where a “wet floor”sign,not in use,fell to the floor causing another trip-and-fall.In that case,Georgia Court of Appeals ruled in fa
63、vour of the store,but didnt go so far as to say that “wet floor”signs couldnt give rise to legal liability(责任)in trip-and-fall accidents.In the Brown case,the Supreme Court therefore rejected AMCs argument that the former case applied. But the Browns argued something surprising that the “wet floor”s
64、ign was,itself,dangerous,because “using this type of sign in areas passed by lots of customers creates an unreasonable riskof foreseeable harmto the public in the form of tripping hazards(危险).”Thats rightthe safety sign,used in the way it was designed,was itself dangerous.The court thankfully didnt
65、accept that argument,at least not entirely.But it did conclude that Browns case could continue to a jury(陪审团)“a merchants selection and use of equipment designed to warn customers of one danger that have the potential to expose them to a different one.”1. According to the text,Ms.Brown_.A.slipped on
66、 the wet floor B.tripped over a warning sign C.knocked over a warning sign D.was knocked down by the crowd2.AMC mentioned the 1998 case in order to_.A.reduce its legal liability for Ms. Browns loss B.prove Ms.Brown had some physical problemsC.stress that it had no legal liability for the accident D.
67、prove other customers were responsible for the accident 3.What can we learn about the Brown case from the last paragraph?A.It would be trialed by jury B.It would not be allowed to proceed.C.The court would rule in favor of AMCD.The court accepted all the arguments of the Browns.4.The underlined word
68、”one”in the last paragraph refer to “_”.A.danger B.customer C.business owner D.equipment in public places 5.Which section of a newspaper is the text most probably taken from?A.Entertainment B.Education C.Science D.Life 答案阅读1-3 BCB 4-7 AADB 8-11 ACCB 12-15 DBCD 16-20 GDCFA完型21-25.DBBCA 26-30.CDDBA 31
69、-35.ABACD 36-40.DBCAC 语法填空 41.for 42.which 43.a 44.to improve 45.needed 46.was put 47.spoken 48.clearly 49.it 50.annoying 改错1.means -meaning 2. beautifully -beautiful 3.the people but -people but 4.reading bookreading books 5.orand 6.beacusewhy 7.It is no -There is no 8.UnlessIf 9.being politebe pol
70、ite 10.with surefor sure 书面表达Dear Tom,Long time no see! How is everything going? The reason why Im writing to you is that our school will hold an activity about Chinese Classical Poetry. The activity is aimed at motivating us students to learn Chinese actively as well as knowing more about Chinese t
71、raditional cultures. As we all know, Chinese Classical Poetry is a treature of Chinese culture. During the activity, we can feel the charm of Chinese Classical poetry mainly by reading classical poems and reciting them, which convey true emotions towards family, friends or the country, making us acquire various emotional experiences. Only after we learn more Chinese Classical poems will our understanding of the culture be deepened. I sincerely invite you to take part in it because you love Chinese Classical Poetry so much. Yours truly Li Hua 附加题七选五 1-5.ABGDC 阅读 BCAAD
