1、2014-2015学年第二学期高二期末考试英语试题第一部分 听力SECTION A （15 marks）Directions: In this section, you will hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by three choices marked A, B and C. Listen carefully and then choose the best answer
2、 for each question. You will hear each conversation twice.Conversation 11. Where will the man go this summer holiday?A. Mount Tai.B. The seaside. C. The countryside.2. What does the woman say about her parents?A. They are too busy to be with her.B. They often go to visit her grandmother.C. They dont
3、 like to travel at all. Conversation 23. Why doesnt the man buy the Chinese version?A. Because it is too expensive.B. Because it is not interesting. C. Because he doesnt understand Chinese.4. How much will the man pay?A. 20 dollars.B. 21 dollars.C. 28 dollars. Conversation 35. What is the man going
4、to do?A. Take a walk.B. Post a letter. C. See a doctor. 6. Where is the post office?A. Behind the clinic.B. On the right of the park. C. In front of the clinic. Conversation 47. Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. In a store B. In a laundry.C. At home.8. What is the problem with
5、the T-shirt?A. Its too loose.B. Its too dark. C. Its color has faded. 9. What is the result of the conversation?A. The man will exchange the T-shirt for the woman.B. The woman will buy another T-shirt.C. The woman will get her money back.Conversation 510. What problem does the man have?A. Stomachach
6、e.B. Headache.C. Toothache.11. What is the reason for the mans problem?A. He ate some spicy food. B. He ate some cold food. C. He is too tired.12. What does the woman tell the man to do?A. Improve his efficiency.B. Look for more materials online.C. Get plenty of rest.Conversation 613. Where is the m
7、ans grandfather living in?A. Shanghai.B. Hainan.C. Guangzhou.14. What is the mans aunt?A. An engineer.B. A teacherC. An actor. 15. How many children are there in the picture?A. 1. B. 2. C. 3.Section B (5marks)You will hear the short passage TWICE.第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分35分）第一节 单项填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）21.
8、It is no use without taking any action.A. complaining B. complain C. being complained D. to be complained22. the airport, he was arrested by the police.A. As soon as arrivingB. Upon he arrived C. On arriving D. Upon arrival at23. The man who is the factory is an expert from the US.A. in charge ofB.
9、in the charge of C. the charge of D. Under charge of 24. I know many children in the school eyesight is weak.A. whoB. whom C. thatD. whose25. Because he didnt finish the work on time, he was fired by the company and he was very about it.A. upset B. upsetted C. upsettingD. upright26.Guilin is the mos
10、t beautiful place people all over the world want to live. A. where B. which C. what D. that27. I will never forget the day HONG KONG returned to China.A. that B. on which C. in which D. which 28. It is careless the same mistake in your composition.A. for your to make B. for your making C. of your to
11、 make D. of your making29. Tom plans to go to the gym to twice a week to keep fit.A. work on B. work at C. work out D. figure out30.-He speaks as if he anything in the world.-Really?A. had known B. knew C. knows D. has known31. The southern provinces in China were struck by a rare snow at that time,
12、 and people there were badly _food and shelter.A. In need of B. in course of C. in charge of D. in possession of32. I think it is Tom , _you , _to blame. A. more than ,are. B. less than ,who are. C. rather than, who is D. rather than ,is33. It was never clear _ the man had not reported the accident
13、sooner.A. that B. how C. when D. why34. Only four people _ when the plane crashed into the sea shortly after it took off last Monday.A. have survived B. survive C. had survived D. survived35. I put through a long-distance call to my parents last night only _ that my cousin was injured in an accident
14、.A. being told B. to be told C. told D. to tell第二节 完形填空（共20小题，每小题1分，满分20分）My kids and I were heading into the supermarket over the weekend. On the way ,we spotted a man holding a piece of paper that said, “ _36_ myjob. Family to Feed.”At thisstore, a _37_ like this is not normal. My 10-year-old noti
15、ced him and make a _38_ on how bad it must be to have to stand _39_ in the cold wind.In thestore, I asked each of my kids to _40_ something they thought our “friend” there would _41_. They got apples, a sandwich and a bottle of juice. Then my 17-year-old suggested giving him a _42_. I thought about
16、it. We were _43_ oncashourselves, but well, sometimes _44_ from our need instead of our abundance is _45_ what we need to do! All the kids _46_ something they could do away with for the week.When we handed him thebagof _47_, he lit up and thanked us with _48_ eyes. When I handed him the giftcard, sa
17、ying he could use it for _49_his family might need, he burst into tears.This has been a wonderful _50_ for our family. For days the kids have been looking for others we can _51_! Things would have played out so _52_ if I had simply said, “No, we really dont have _53_ to give more.” Stepping out noto
18、nlyhelped a brother in _54_, it also gave my kids the _55_ taste of helping others. Itll go a long way with them.36. A. Lost B. Changed C. Quit D. Finished37. A condition B. place C. sight D. show38. A. suggestion B. comment C. decision D. call39. A. outside B. proudly C. by D. angrily40. A. draw B.
19、 say C. arrange D. pick41. A. order B. supply C. appreciate D. discover42. A.dollar B.job C. hot meal D. giftcard43. A. easy B.low C. soft D. loose44. A. giving B. saving C. spending D. begging45. A. yet B. evenC. still D. just46. A. declared B. shared C. ignored D. expected47. A .toys B. medicine C
20、.food D. clothes48. A. sleepy B. wateryC. curious D. sharp49. A. whoever B. whatever C. whichever D. whenever50. A. experience B. example C. message D. adventure51. A. rely on B. respectC. learn from D. help52. A. suddenly B. vividly C. differently D. perfectly53. A. time B. power C. patience D. mon
21、ey54. A. fear B. love C. need D. memory55. A. strong B. sweet C. strange D. simple第三部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）AMonthly Talks at London Canal Museum Our monthly talks start at 19:30 on the first Thursday of each month except August. Admission is at normal charges and you dont need to book. They end around 21
22、:00.November 7thThe Canal Pioneers, by Chris Lewis. James Brindley is recognized as one of the leading early canal engineers. He was also a major player in training others in the art of canal planning and building. Chris Lewis will explain how Brindley made such a positive contribution to the educat
23、ion of that group of early “civil engineers”.December 5thIce for the Metropolis, by Malcolm Tucker. Well before the arrival of freezers, there was a demand for ice for food preservation and catering, Malcolm will explain the history of importing natural ice and the technology of building ice wells,
24、and how Londons ice trade grew.February 6thAn Update on the Cotsword Canals, by Liz Payne. The Stroudwater Canal is moving towards reopening. The Thames and Severn Canal will take a little longer. We will have a report on the present state of play.March 6thEyots and Aits- Thames Islands, by Miranda
25、Vickers. The Thames had many islands. Miranda has undertaken a review of all of them. She will tell us about those of greatest interest.Online bookings:www.canalmuseum.org.uk/bookMore into:www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatsonLondon Canal Museum12-13 New Wharf Road, London NI 9RTwww.canalmuseum.org.ukwww.c
26、analmuseum.mobi Tel:020 7713083656. When is the talk on James Brindley?A. February 6th. B. March 6th. C. November 7th. D. December 5th.57. What is the topic of the talk in February?A. The Canal Pioneers. B. Ice for the MetropolisC. Eyots and Aits- Thames Islands D. An Update on the Cotsword Canals58
27、. Who will give the talk on the islands in the Thames.A. Miranda Vickers B. Malcolm Tucker C. Chris Lewis D. Liz PayneBThe freezing Northeast hasnt been a terribly fun place to spend time this winter, so when the chance came for a weekend to Sarasota, Florida, my bags were packed before you could sa
28、y “sunshine”. I left for the land of warmth and vitamin C(维生素C), thinking of beaches and orange trees. When we touched down to blue skies and warm air, I sent up a small prayer of gratefulness. Swimming pools, wine tasting, and pink sunsets(at normal evening hours, not 4 in the afternoon) filled the
29、 weekend, but the best part- particularly to my taste, dulled by months of cold- weather root vegetables- was a 7 a.m. adventure to the Sarasota farmers market that proved to be more than worth the early wake-up call.The market, which was founded in 1979, sets up its tents every Saturday from 7:00 a
30、m to 1 p.m, rain or shine, along North Lemon and State streets. Baskets of perfect red strawberries, the red-painted sides of the Java Dawg coffee truck; and most of all, the tomatoes: amazing, large, soft and round red tomatoes.Disappointed by many a broken, vine-ripened(蔓上成熟的) promise, Ive refused
31、 to buy winter tomatoes for years. No matter how attractive they look in the store, once I get them home theyre unfailingly dry, hard, and tasteless. But I homed in, with uncertainty, on one particular table at the Browns Grove Farms stand, full of fresh and soft tomatoes the size of my fist. These
32、were the real deal- and at that moment, I realized that the best part of Sarasota in winter was going to be eating things that back home in New York I wouldnt be experiencing again for months.Delighted as I was by the tomatoes in sight, my happiness deepened when I learned that Browns Grove Farm is
33、one of the suppliers for Jack Dusty, a newly opened restaurant at the Sarasota Ritz Carlton, where- luckily for me- I was planning to have dinner that very night. Without even seeing the menu, I knew Id be ordering every tomato on it.59. What did the author think of her winter life in New York?A. Ex
34、citing. B. Boring. C. Relaxing. D. Annoying.60. What made the authors getting up late early worthwhile?A. Having a swim. B. Breathing in fresh air.C. Walking in the morning sun. D. Visiting a local farmers market.61. What can we learn about tomatoes sold in New York in winter?A. They are soft. B. Th
35、ey look nice. C. They taste great. D. They are juicy.62. What was the author going to that evening?A. Go to a farm. B. Check into a hotel.C. Eat in a restaurant. D. Buy fresh vegatables.CSalvador Dali (1904-1989) was one of the most popular of modern artists. The Pompidou Centre in Paris is showing
36、its respect and admiration for the artist and his powerful personality with an exhibition bringing together over 200 paintings, sculptures, drawings and more. Among the works and masterworks on exhibition the visitor will find the best pieces, most importantly The Persistence of Memory. There is als
37、o LEnigme sans Fin from 1938, works on paper, objects, and projects for stage and screen and selected parts from television programm es reflecting the artists showman qualities.The visitor will enter the World of Dali through an egg and is met with the beginning, the world of birth. The exhibition f
38、ollows a path of time and subject with the visitor exiting through the brain.The exhibition shows how Dali draws the viewer between two infinities (无限). “From the infinity small to the infinity large, contraction and expansion coming in and out of focus: amazing Flemish accuracy and the showy Baroqu
39、e of old painting that he used in his museum-theatre in Figueras,” explains the Pompidou Centre.The fine selection of the major works was done in close collaboration (合作)with the Museo Nacional Reina Sofia in Madrid, Spain, and with contributions from other institutions like the Salvador Dali Museum
40、 in St. Petersburg.63. Which of the following best describe Dali according to Paragraph 1?A. Optimistic. B. Productive C. Generous. D. Traditional.64. What is Dalis The Persistence of Memory considered to be?A. On e of his masterworks. B. A successful screen adaptation.C. An artistic creation for th
41、e stage. D. One of the beat TV programmes.65. How are the exhibits arranged at the World of Dali?A. By popularity. B. By importance. C. By size and shape. D. By time and subject.66. What does the word “contributions” in the last paragraph refer to?A. Artworks. B. Projects. C. Donations. D. Documents
42、.DConflict is on the menu tonight at the caf La Chope. This evening, as on every Thursday night, psychologist Maud Lehanne is leading two of Frances favorite pastimes, coffee drinking and the “talking cure”. Here they are learning to get in touch with their true feelings. It isnt always easy. They c
43、ustomers-some thirty Parisians who pay just under $2 (plus drinks) per session-care quick to intellectu alize (高谈阔论)，slow to open up and connect. “You are forbidden to say one feels, or people think,”Lehane told them. “Say I think, Think me.”A caf society where no intellectualizing is allowed? It co
44、uldnt seem more un-French. But Lehannes psychology caf is about more than knowing oneself: Its trying to help the citys troubled neighborhood cafes. Over the years, Parisian cafes have fallen victim to changes in the French lifestyle-longer working hours, a fast food boom and a younger generations d
45、esire to spend more time at home. Dozens of new theme cafes appear to change the situation. Cafes focused around psychology, history, and engineering are catching on, filling tables well into the evening.67.What are people encouraged to do at the cafe La Chope?A. Learn a new subject B. Keep in touch
46、 with friends.C. Show off their knowledge. D. Express their true feelings.68. How are cafes affected by French lifestyle changes?A. They are less frequently visited. B. They stay open for longer hours.C. They have bigger night crowds. D. They start to serve fast food.69. What are theme cafes expecte
47、d to do?A. Create more jobs. B. Supply better drinks.C. Save the cafe business. D. Serve the neighborhood.70. Why are psychology cafes becoming popular in Paris?A. They bring people true friendship. B. They give people spiritual support.C. They help people realize their dreams. D. They offer a platf
48、orm for business links.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分15分）第一节 完成句子71 .It was raining lightly when I_71_(arrive) in Yangshuo just before dawn.72 .A few hours earlier , Id been at home in Hong Kong, with _72_(it) choking smog.73 .Id skipped nearby Guilin, a dream place for tourists seeking the limestone mountain tops
49、and dark waters of the Li River that are pictured by artists in so many Chinese _73_(painting).74 .A study of travelers74_(conduct) by the website Trip Advisor names Yangshuo as one of the top 10 destinations in the world.75. Abercrombie & Kent, a travel company in Hong Kong, says it_75_(regular) arranges quick getaways here for people living in Shanghai and Hong Kong.第二节 书面表达 （满分10分）假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Peter来信向你咨询如何才能学好中文。请你根据下列要点写封回信。 要点：1. 参加中文学习班；2. 看中文书刊、电视；3. 学唱中文歌曲；4. 交中国朋友。注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3. 开头语已为你写好。 答题纸71 72 73 74 75 书面表达
