1、高二上学期期中考试英语试卷第一部分 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秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. Whom did the woman get the gift from?A. The man B. Jack C. Jenny2. What is the man going to do? A. Change another flight for London.B. Make a new r
2、eservation for Flight UA 003.C. Insist on finding his name on the reservation list.3. Which route does the woman prefer?A. The less heavy route. B. The shortest route.C. The less expensive route.4. When does the conversation take place?A. 5:15 B. 5:30 C. 5:455. What do all mothers have in common acc
3、ording to the conversation?A. They would always like to do their hairs.B. They would like to buy cheaper things.C. They are good at buying clothes.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。听完每段对话和独白后，你将都时间阅读各小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话和独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答
4、第6至7题.6. What did the woman forget?A. Jasons home phone number. B. Jasons roommates name.C. Jasons phone book.7. Why will Jasons secretary not tell his home phone number to the woman?A. She doesnt know Jasons home phone number either.B. Its against policy to release personal information to a strange
5、r.C. The secretary cant think of Jasons number.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. What is Johns attitude to Connies coming facelift?A. Funny B. Surprise C. Happy9. Who might become increasingly self-conscious about age problems? A. John B. Connie C. Liz听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. How much does the girl want to borrow?A. $1
6、2 B. $20 C. $20011. What does the girl want to do?A. Buy Mum a gift B. Have a trip tomorrow C. Give the boy a surprise.12. What will the girl do?A. Do the cooking B. Earn some money C. Clean up the house听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What is the man doing?A. Shopping for a pillow online. B. Handling the compu
7、ter system.C. Searching for something important.14. Why do people choose to shop online?A. Its easy and quick for us. B. To save money and time.C. Shopping online is cheaper.15. How do we know whether the website is trustworthy? A. Through the point system. B. By commenting negatively.C. By doing so
8、mething wrong.16. What does the man mean in the end?A. We cant take back once money is paid.B. Shopping online is absolutely safe.C. One can buy anything they need online.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Where did the man find a box of good apples? A. One the dusty land B. On the side of the roadC. In the midd
9、le of the road18. Why did the man throw the apples away into the dust?A. He thought he could get much more and nicer food.B. He Thought the apples were very good in quality but dusty.C. He thought he was very lucky to get the richmans admiration.19. Why did the man fail to get to the rich mans house
10、?A. The box was in the way. B. The apples were on the roadside.C. A river was too big for him to cross.20. What can we infer from the passage?A. Dont throw good things away; its very useful in another time.B. We can wait for better food if we dont want to eat the bad food.C. You are glad to take foo
11、d out of the dust and eat it if hungry.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节 （共15小题；第小题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。AFlorida is celebrating a big anniversary this year. Five hundred years ago, on April 2, 1513, Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon arrived on the east coast of what is now
12、 Florida. Native Americans had been living there for centuries, but Ponce de Leon was the first European to set foot in what would become the United States.According to legend(传说), Ponce de Leon may have landed in Florida by mistake. He is said to have been looking for an island called Bimini and it
13、s Fountain of Youth. The magical fountain could supposedly make old people young again. Instead, Ponce de Leon landed on the Florida peninsula(半岛) and claimed it for Spain. He named it La Florida, or “flowery place”.Ponce de Leon explored more of Floridas coasts over the next few months. He later re
14、turned to Spain but went back to Florida in 1521 to attempt to set up a permanent colony(殖民地). However，Native Americans attacked him and his companions, and Ponce de Leon was killed. It wasnt until 1565 that Spain set up a successful colony at St. Augustine on Floridas east coast. It is the oldest p
15、ermanent European settlement in the U.S.Florida didnt belong to the U.S. until Spain lost control. It was admitted to the U.S. as the 27th state in 1845.Today, Florida has one of the fastest-growing populations of any state. More than 19 million people call it home.Its also a popular destination for
16、 tourists. Last year, 89 million people visited the Sunshine State. These days, most visitors come in search of fun in the sun on its sandy beaches and its theme parks, such as Disney World and Sea World.21Five hundred years ago, .Athe United States was founded Bthe first European came to Florida.CF
17、lorida was discovered by human beings.DSpanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon was born.22. What can we learn about Ponce de Leon from Paragraph 2?A. He hated the Florida peninsula.B. He discovered Florida by accident.C. He finally found Fountain of Youth.D. He could make old people young again.23. Ponc
18、e de Leon was killed . A. by his companions B. on his way to FloridaC. during his second stay in Florida D. after he set up a permanent colony24. Which of the following is TRUE about Florida?A. Tourists are losing interest in it.B. Its beaches are not well protected.C. There are 89 million people in
19、 Florida at present.D. Its population has been increasing in recent years.BFrom young kids to those who are simply “young at heart,” the events below in Denver provide plenty of fun and excitement for all. Get Ready for the Fun at the Real Pirates(海盗船) ExhibitionDates: March4- August 21Ticket Prices
20、: $20.00 adults, $11.00 children; 4below, freeWebsite: www.dmns.orgThe first true pirate ship ever discovered in US waters is at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. It contains more than 200 ancient relics. The 13,000-square-foot exhibit allows its visitors to join in a treasure hunt in a ship an
21、d much more.Explore Cinco de Mayo in Civic Center Park in MayDates: May 7-8Ticket Prices: Free(performance not included)Website: www. Celebrate the weekend in style(隆重地) at the largest Cinco de Mayo ( a Mexican and Mexican-American celebration held on May 5 in honor of the Mexican victory over the F
22、rench at Puebla in 1862) celebration of United States in Civic Center Park. Mariachi bands, traditional dance performances and arts make the event fun for all ages. Be sure to join in the 4th Green Chili Cook off that takes place during the event with 15 local restaurants competing.Support 4-legged
23、Friends in Washington ParkDates: May 7Ticket Prices: $50 per personWebsite: www.washingtondenver.orgOrganized by a pet club, this two-mile walk in Washington Park raises money for animals and helps the club care for as many as 25,000 homeless pets every year. In addition to getting some exercise wit
24、h your dog, the event also has dog-skills shows.Paint the Town at the Denver Chalk Art FestivalDates: June 4-5Ticket Prices: FreeWebsite: www.denverchalkart.orgAt this June festival on Larimer Square more than 200 artists spend hours changing the downtown streets into a museum of chalk art. Children
25、 are encouraged to create their own works, and they can buy their own supplies to create chalk art at home.25. In Civic Center Park the visitors may have access to .A. ancient relics B. delicious food C. a treasure hunt D. a training program26. If you want to make a contribution to charity, you shou
26、ld to .A. Denver Museum of Nature & Science B. Civic Center ParkC. Washington park D. Larimer Square27. Which of the following can you visit for free?A. Real Pirates Exhibition.B. Performances at Cinco de Mayo.C. Dog-skills shows.D. Denver Chalk Art Festival.CLast year, scientists at a Canadian univ
27、ersity created a special outdoor pool filled with salt water. Their goal was to create a tiny version of the Arctic Ocean. The pool allows scientists to see for the first time how sea ice forms and melts, and study how frozen seawater interacts(相互影响) with the environment.The pool is 60 feet long, ab
28、out 100 feet wide, and 8 feet deep. Its roof can open and close to help control ice growth and keep snow from covering too much of the ice.Until now, scientists have had trouble studying sea ice up close. The Arctics extreme weather conditions make traveling difficult and dangerous. Now they can get
29、 all the data right away.Sea ice in the pool is made from frozen seawater found in the Arctic Ocean. The salt and other chemicals in the seawater make sea ice act very differently from freshwater ice found in lakes and rivers. Scientists want to know more about this mysterious ice that helps control
30、 the climate on our planet.In nature, sea ice is covered with a layer of snow. Because of its brigtness, snow cover reflects 80 percent of the sunlight back into outer space. When the weather gets warm, such as in the summertime, some of the sea ice melts , exposing parts of the ocean.The dark ocean
31、 absorbs most of the suns energy, warming the waters. Heat is then passed to the air, causing a rise in temperature, which affects both life in the area and climate around the globe. That makes sea ice an important part of our ecosystem, the system of interactions between living and nonliving things
32、.Scientists worry that because of the average increase in the temperature of Earths atmosphere, called global warming, sea ice is melting faster than it ever has.Researchers are studying what they can do to stop the loss of this important part of our planets natural cooling system, They sprinkle (撒)
33、 salt and contaminants(污染物) similar to pollution onto the ice, change the temperature of the pool, and re-create extreme weather conditions. This allows scientists to see how sea ice might behave in the Arctic without their having to go north into the cruel environment.28. The outdoor pool in a Cana
34、dian university was created to .A. attract visitors B. improve the environmentC. allow students to swim in it D. help scientists study frozen seawater29. What do you know about the outdoor pool? A. It is 60 feet long and 100 feet deep.B. It has sea ice from the Arctic Ocean.C. Its roof is used to ke
35、ep the pool clean.D. The ice in it is a mixture of freshwater and salt.30. What does the underlined word “That” in Paragraph 6 refer to?A. The Arctic Ocean is full of sea ice.B. Sea ice can change the temperature of Earth.C. Climate around the world is changing gradually.D. Living and nonliving thin
36、gs interact with each other.31. Which might be the best title for the text?A. Global warming B. The Arctic OceanC. Re-creating the Arctic D. Scientists have trouble studying sea iceDInternet dating has become one of the biggest and most successful business ventures on the Internet. Basically, Intern
37、et dating is a way to meet people for either friendship or dating without actually having to meet them in person first.The first thing to do if you decide to try Internet dating is to build your profile(简介) which can include your hobbies, hopes for the future, and so on. A photograph is optional, bu
38、t many sites claim that a photograph increases the number of people who look at your profile. Many Internet dating sites will charge a one-time registration fee to use their services.Internet dating makes it possible to meet people from all over the world. You can even narrow the search down to your
39、 area by zip code. Another advantage is that you can communicate by email before you meet in person. Thousands of people have met, fallen in love, and married through Internet dating. It is an excellent way for shy people to meet. It is also a way for people with busy lives to connect with others, a
40、nd an easy way to meet people who share your interests.Just as in conventional dating and love, there are some pitfalls to be aware of in Internet dating. The person you have been talking to on the net may not be who they say they are. Be very aware that there are some people who misrepresent their
41、appearance or private details, such as marital status, income , and so on, for their own reasons. It would not be the first time that someone has been taken in, and talk shows are full of cheating partners who have been caught dating over the Internet in their spare time. Nevertheless, taking a few
42、simple precautions should help ensure that your Internet dating experience is fun. 32. The purpose of writing the passage is to .A. persuade readers to go dating on the InternetB. inform us how to date on the InternetC. warn readers against web love D. introduce Internet dating to us33. One advantag
43、e of Internet dating is that .A. you can avoid a face-to-face meeting in the beginning.B. youre sure to find a partner-with the same interests.C. youll find absolutely reliable information of others.D. youll gain fame and money overnight.34. The underlined word “pitfalls” in Paragraph 4 most probabl
44、y means .A. rules B. trends C. problems D. skills35. What is probably talked about following the last paragraph?A. Conventional dating. B. Hidden advantages.C. Safety measures. D. Romantic love.第二节（共5小题；每小題2分，满分10分 ）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。A great number of people dont get a good nig
45、hts sleep on a regular basis. The following tips can help you achieve restful sleep.Stick to a schedule, and dont sleep late on weekends. If you sleep late on Saturday and Sunday morning, youll get Sunday night insomnia（失眠）. 36._You dont need to rely on an alarm clock to wake up when you get enough
46、sleep.Dont eat or drink a lot before bedtime. 37._If you drink too much liquid before sleeping, youll wake up repeatedly in the night for trips to the bathroom. Dont drink alcohol near bedtime.Exercise. 38._If youre trying to sleep better, the best time to exercise is in the afternoon.Sleep only at
47、night. 39._ Limit daytime sleep to 20-minute, power naps. If you work nights, keep window coverings closed so that sunlight doesnt interrupt your sleep. If you have a day job and sleep at night, but still have trouble waking, leave the window covering open and let the suns light wake you up.Keep qui
48、et. Turn off the radio and TV. Use earplugs, a fan or some other source of constant, background noise to mask sound that you cannot control, such as a busy street, trains or airplanes.Make your bed. A good bed is subjective and different for each person. Make sure you have a bed that is comfortable
49、and offers good sleep. 40._ If you dont fall asleep in 15 minutes, get up and do something else. Go back to bed when you are tired.A. Dont read books in bed before sleeping.B. Daytime naps steal hours from night sleeping.C. Having enough sleep is important for your health.D. Go to sleep when you are
50、 tired and turn off the lights.E. Have a light dinner about two hours before sleeping.F. Instead, go to bed and get up at about the same time every day.G. Physical activity improves the deep, refreshing stage of sleep.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）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
51、填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。No one knows who was the first one to think of riding bikes in the mountains. The 41 just seemed fun. The first mountain bikers were from Colorado and Northern California. They had 42 done their riding on main roads. Then some of the cyclists 43 the mountains nearby. Why not 4
52、4 on the paths there, too?The 45 was that racing bikes werent strong enough. For 46 riding, you need a 47 bike. It has to have wide tires(轮胎) to hold onto dirt roads, and the bike itself has to be higher off the ground. Stores didnt 48 that kind of bike then, so the cyclists 49 their own. The cyclis
53、ts found 50 bikes that had once been popular by 51 second-hand markets. They cleaned them up, added strong handlebars(把手), put on heavy-duty tires and made other 52 .Cyclists in different areas heard about mountain biking, and the movement 53 . Soon the mountain bikers were teaching themselves trick
54、y 54 , such as jumping their bikes over rocks and stones.In a short time, mountain bikers raced each other down mountain passes. Sometimes they took it 55 and just enjoyed the views-as if they were doing a hike on a bike. To 56 injuries, they began wearing safety equipment.One winter when there was
55、no snow, mountain bikers in Crested Butte, Colorado, 57 a “Fat Tire Festival!” Bicycle companies guessed the sports would become very 58 . Almost as soon as the companies began producing them in large numbers, mountain bikes became Americas 59 type of bike. Theyre comfortable and fun to ride, 60 you
56、 never ride them off-road, away from main roads.41.A. jobB. result C. ideaD. excuse42.A. seldomB. neverC. alwaysD. forever43.A. thought aboutB. gave upC. left behindD. came from44.A. liveB. bike C. play D. run45.A. dreamB. planC. problemD. surprise46.A. indoorB. off-roadC. publicD. high-speed47.A. c
57、heaperB. dirtierC. smallerD. stronger48.A. wantB. sellC. loseD. use49.A. boughtB. designedC. destroyedD. collected50.A. oldB. clean C. newD. strange51.A. buildingB. openingC. discoveringD. searching52.A. discussionsB. experimentsC. inventionsD. improvements53.A. formedB. stoppedC. spreadD. disappear
58、ed54.A. answersB. wordsC. movesD. decisions55.A. seriousB. hardC. easyD. far56.A. treatB. preventC. causeD. receive57.A. keptB. heldC. missedD. found58.A. popularB. violentC. funnyD. helpful59.A. ever-changingB. least ordinaryC. best-sellingD. most ordinary60.A. in caseB. as ifC. so thatD. even if第I
59、I卷注意事项：用0.5毫米黑色笔迹的签字笔将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Tom: Have you ever thought 61._life would be like without innovative(富有革新精神的) people who are continually coming up with highly practical inventions?Mary: Its s hard to imagine th
60、at.Tom: Yes. Imagine 62._(climb) up to the 80th floor of your office building without an elevator. Im pretty sure, before you reached the 30th floor, your entire body would be wet with sweat.Mary: You will be 63._(amaze) to find almost every aspect in our life is connected with inventions.Tom: Now,
61、what about having no computers, mobile phones, cars and cameras?Mary: Life would surely be difficult for most people 64._we had no such inventions.Tom: Yes. One example is the medical industry. Doctors, nurses and other members of the healthcare team now rely greatly 65._so many technological device
62、s that can help patients survive.Mary: There is no doubt that these devices 66._(provide) by companies help hospital strengthen their commitment to patients.Tom: Besides, professionals 67._ work abroad can now communicate with their families back home with 68._use of mobile phones or computers.Mary:
63、 You are 69._(absolute) right. It is these practical inventions 70._improve the quality of everybodys life every day.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错（共10小題；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（），并在其下面写出修改后的词。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
64、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。One day, our teacher told us that we could have an exam and asked us to go over our lessons careful. However, my friend Lisa spend too much time playing computer games. As the result, she had no time to prepare and wanted to copy my answers.
65、 I refused her and she became angry with them. In that exam, she got low scores by copying another students answers. She was happy but I advised her tell the teacher the truth. She was angrier. Later, she realized her fault and apologized to the teacher. From then on, I helped her a lot of with her
66、studies and she made great progresses. Not until then did she understand that friendship was.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Jack暂住在你家。请你给下午3点半回家的Jack写个留言条，内容包括：1.你去机场接一位朋友下午5点才能回家，请他帮你收拾一下客厅；2.4点左右邻居李明要来归还一本书，请他代收；3.晚上大家一起外出吃饭给朋友接风。注意：1. 词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 高二上学期期中考试英语试卷参考答案听力：1 5 CBAAB 610 ABBC
67、B1115 ACAAA 1620 CBACA阅读：2124BBCD2527BCD2831DBBC3235DACC3640FEGBD完形：4145CCABC4650BDBBA5155DDCCC5660BBACD61、what 62、climbing63、amazed64、if 65、on66、provided67、who/ that68、the 69、absolutely70、that短文改错：61、couldwould 62、carefulcarefully 63、spendspent64、thea 65、themme 66、lowhigh67、herto 68、of 69、progresse
68、sprogress70、thatwhat第二节 书面表达Dear Jack,I am going to the airport to meet a friend and then I will show him around the city. I am afraid that I wont be back home until 5:00 pm. Would you please do me a favor and clean the living room when you come back? At about four oclock our neighbor Li Ming will return a book to me, so please let him in and put the book back on my bookshelf. By the way, Id like to ask you to eat out this evening to welcome the arrival of my friend, from whom you might expect to receive some surprising gifts! Wait and see what they are!Yours,Li Hua
