1、2015-2016学年高二第一学期期中考试英语试卷 2015.11.22（满分150分 ，时间100分钟）第I卷第一题 听力理解。注意：答题卡120不填涂。第二题 阅读理解（每小题2分，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。 AFrom Japan to Indonesia, a certain kind of pop culture is very hot. But it doesnt come from Hollywoodits Hallyu(韩流), the w
2、ave of Korean pop culture that has washed over Asia. It has influenced everything from music to television. And thanks to the Internet and social media, its now spreading worldwide.South Korea produces all types of entertainment, the most popular being music, soap operas and films. What makes Hallyu
3、 so hot in Asia? One reason is that its products are of high quality and much cheaper than western products. Another reason is that eastern cultures are similar to each other, although there are language differences.Korean pop music, or “K-pop”, ranks the first everywhere. Fans love the songs and th
4、e attractive stars. Companies like SM Entertainment, JYP Entertainment and YG Entertainment help many K-pop stars, such as Super Junior, Big Bang and Rain, to succeed. They are not only popular in Asia but also enjoy popularity in the West. In 2011, Big Bangs mini-album Tonight reached the top 10 on
5、 U.S. Tunes Top Pop Albums. When SM Entertainment took their 2010 world tour to Los Angeles, only 30 percent of the 15,000 fans were Korean. Half of the audience wasnt even Asian!One important reason for the success of Hallyu is simply the Internet. A little more than 10 years ago, Korean soap opera
6、s, movies and music reached the outside world quite slowly. They began in Korea, and then gradually spread outward, appearing in its neighboring countries where local TV and radio companies would play them. Now they are played around the world online at the same time.YouTube is another major way to
7、get Korean entertainment to fans everywhere. It is an inexpensive and valid way for artists to introduce their work to a larger audience. In 2010 the YouTube channels for the top three Korean entertainment groups together had nearly 800 million views from 225 different countries.21.Hallyu is very ho
8、t in Asia partly because_.A. languages in Asia are similar to each otherB. the culture is the most fashionable in the worldC. the quality of South Koreas products is highD. South Koreas products are the cheapest in Asia22.The author shows the popularity of K-pop in the West_.A. in order of space B.
9、by giving examples C. by listing reasons D. in order of time23.What does the underlined word valid (in Para. 5) mean?A. slow B. successful C. useless D. necessary24.What would be the best title for the passage?A. K-pop Ranks the First EverywhereB. YouTube Helps Korean Cultures SpreadC. Korean Soap O
10、peras Are Growing in PopularityD. Hallyu Makes Waves across the WorldBRecently，I came across an interesting article on the differences between British English and American English. I had a lot of fun reading it and thinking of as many differences as I could as an American.Their cars have “bonnets(发动
11、机罩)”, while ourselves have “hoods”. They park their cars in a “car park” while we leave ours in a “parking lot”. Our “cookies” are their “biscuits”, while their “rubbers” are our “erasers”.Then there are the food words. Would you want to eat something called “Toad in the Hole” or “Bangers and Mash”
12、or “Spotted Dick”? Im here to report they are all very tasty. There are American equivalents(相等物)，of course. Weve got “Shoofly Pie”, “Chicken Fried Steak” and “Mississippi Mud Pie”. What they call “crisps” is what we call “potato chips” and when we ask for “chips” in England we will get what we know
13、 at home in America as “French fries”.They find it extremely exciting that we call the “toilet” the “bathroom” and they really double over(弯腰) with laughter when we ask for the “restroom”. American ladies in England who ask for the “little girls room” or the “powder room” will be met with blank star
14、es. A “fag” is a “cigarette” in the UK, which can lead to endless confusion for British visitors looking for a cigarette in America. Americans on the other hand are endlessly confused by English signs put up over doorways saying “Way Out”. We Americans walk on the sidewalk not the pavement. “Pavemen
15、t” in America is the actual cement(水泥) the sidewalk is made of. 25. What do British people call French Fries? A. Crisps. B. Chips. C. Shoofly. D. Mississippi Mud Pie.26. It would be difficult for British people to look for a cigarette in America because _. A. American people dont like giving others
16、cigarette B. it is not allowed to smoke in public in AmericaC. Americans dont know a “fag” means a “cigarette?D. American people dont smoke often27. What is the passage mainly about?A. Some differences between American English and British English. B. Some similar habits between Americans and the Bri
17、tish. C. Different communicating ways between Americans and the British. D. Different body languages between Americans and the British.CFlorida is celebrating a big anniversary this year. Five hundred years ago, on April 2, 1513, Spanish explorer Juan Ponce arrived on the east coast of what is now F
18、lorida. Native Americans had been living there for centuries, but Ponce was the first European to set foot in what would become the United States.According to legend, Ponce may have landed in Florida by mistake. He is said to have been looking for an island called Bimini and its Fountain(喷泉) of Yout
19、h. The magical fountain could supposedly make old people young again. Instead, Ponce landed on Florida and claimed it for Spain. He named it La Florida, or “flowery place”.Ponce explored more of Floridas coasts over the next few m months. He later returned to Spain but went back to Florida in 1521 t
20、o attempt to set up a colony. However, native Americans attacked him and his friends, and Ponce was killed. It wasnt until 1565 that Spain set up a successful colony at St. Augustine on Floridas east coast. It is the oldest European settlement in the U.S.Florida didnt belong to the U.S. until Spain
21、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 popular with tourists. Last year, 89 million people visited the Sunshine State. These days, most visitors co
22、me in search of fun in the sun on its sandy beaches and its theme parks, such as Disney World and Sea World.28. Ponce was killed_.A. during his second stay in Florida B. on his way to Florida C. by his friends D. after he set up a colony29. What can we learn about Ponce from Paragraph 2?A. He finall
23、y found Fountain of Youth.B. He could make old people young again.C. He hated Florida. D. He discovered Florida by accident. 30. Five hundred years ago,_.A. the United States was foundedB. Florida was discovered by human beingsC. the first European came to Florida D. Spanish explorer Juan Ponce was
24、born31. Which of the following is TRUE about Florida?A. There are 89 million people in Florida at present.B. Its population has been increasing in recent years.C. Tourists are losing interest in it.D. Its beaches are not well protected.DThe production of coffee beans is a huge，profitable business，bu
25、t，unfortunately，fullsun production is taking over the industry and bringing about a lot of damage. The change in how coffee is grown from shadegrown production to fullsun production endangers the very existence of certain animals and birds，and even disturbs the worlds ecological balance.On a local l
26、evel，the damage of the forest required by fullsun fields affects the areas birds and animals. The shade of the forest trees provides a home for birds and other species (物种) that depend on the trees flowers and fruits. Fullsun coffee growers destroy this forest home. As a result，many species are quic
27、kly dying out.On a more global level，the destruction of the rainforest for fullsun coffee fields also threatens (威胁) human life. Medical research often makes use of the forests plant and animal life，and the destruction of such species could prevent researchers from finding cures for certain diseases
28、. In addition，new coffeegrowing techniques are poisoning the water locally，and eventually the worlds groundwater.Both locally and globally，the continued spread of fullsun coffee plantations (种植园) could mean the destruction of the rainforest ecology. The loss of shade trees is already causing a sligh
29、t change in the worlds climate，and studies show that the loss of oxygen giving trees also leads to air pollution and global warming. Moreover，the new growing techniques are contributing to acidic (酸性的) soil conditions.It is obvious that the way much coffee is grown affects many aspects of life，from
30、the local environment to the global ecology. But consumers do have a choice. They can purchase shadegrown coffee whenever possible，although at a higher cost. The future health of the planet and mankind is surely worth more than an inexpensive cup of coffee.32. Where does this text probably come from
31、? A. A medical journal. B. An engineering textbook. C. A tourist guide. D. An agricultural magazine.33. What can we learn about fullsun coffee production from Paragraph 4? A. It limits the spread of new growing techniques. B. It slows down the loss of shade trees. C. It improves local soil condition
32、s. D. It leads to air pollution and global warming.34. The purpose of the text is to_. A. entertain D. persuade B. advertise C. instruct 35. Which of the following shows the structure of the whole text? 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。 Sharks have lived in the worlds o
33、ceans for millions of years. A shark has a very good sense of smell. It can find small amounts of substances in water, such as blood, body liquids and chemicals produced by animals. These powerful senses help sharks find their food. 36 Sharks grow slowly. About forty percent of all sharks lay eggs.
34、37 Some sharks carry their young inside their bodies as humans do. Some sharks are not able to reproduce until they are twenty years old. Most reproduce only every two years. And they give birth to fewer than ten young sharks. For this reason, over-fishing of sharks is of special danger to the futur
35、e of the animal. 38 They eat injured and diseased fish. Their hunting activities mean that the numbers of other fish in ocean waters do not become too great. This protects the plants and other forms of life that exist in the oceans.People hunt sharks for sport, food, medicine and their skin. Experts
36、 say the international market for some kinds of sharks has increased because many parts of a shark are valuable. 39 Shark liver oil is a popular source of Vitamin. The skin of a shark can be used like leather. In Asia, people enjoy a kind of soup made from shark fins. Experts say a fisherman can ear
37、n a lot of money for even one kilogram of shark fins.Sharks are among the oldest animals on Earth. 40 If too many sharks in one area are killed, the group of sharks may never return to normal population levels.A. The others give birth to their young.B. Sharks are important for the worlds oceans.C. T
38、his is a threat to other forms of life in the ocean.D. Collectors pay thousands of dollars for the jaws of a shark.E. Sharks are valuable to us and we can make full use of them.F. But some sharks are in danger of disappearing from Earth.G. Sharks eat fish, other sharks, and plants that live in the o
39、cean.第三题 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，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Accept life as it is. I learned how to do it from my father. 41 , he did not teach me acceptance when he was strong and healthy, but rather when he was 42 and ill.My father was 43 a strong m
40、an who loved being active, but a terrible illness 44 all that away. Now he can no longer walk, and he must sit quietly in a chair all day. Even talking is 45 . One night, I went to visit him with my sisters. We started 46 about life, and I told them about one of my 47 . I said that we must very ofte
41、n give things up 48 we grow - our youth, our beauty, our friends - but it always 49 that after we give something up, we gain something new in its place. Then suddenly my father 50 up. He said, “But, Peter, I gave up 51 ! What did I gain?” I thought and thought, but I couldnt think of anything to say
42、. 52 , he answered his own question: “I 53 the love of my family,” I looked at my sisters and saw tears in their eyes, along with hope and thankfulness. I was also 54 by his words. After that, when I began to feel irritated (愤怒的) at someone, I 55 remember his words and become 56 . If he could replac
43、e his great pain with a feeling of love for others, then I should be 57 to give up my small irritations. In this 58 , I learned the power of acceptance from my father.Sometimes I 59 what other things I could have learned from him if I had listened more carefully when I was a boy.For now, though, I a
44、m grateful for this one 60 .ATherefore BAferwards CMeanwhile D HoweverApoor Bweak Ctired DslowAstill Balready Conce DonlyAsent Bthrew Ctook DputAdifficult Bstressful Chopeless DimpossibleAasking Btalking Cworrying DcaringAbeliefs Bdecisions. Cexperiences DambitionsAtill Bsince Cbefore DasApromises B
45、seems Crequires DsuggestsAsummed Bopened Cspoke DturnedAanything Bsomething Ceverything DnothingASurprisingly BImmediately CNaturally DCertainlyAaccepted Bgained Cenjoyed DhadAattracted Bwarned Ctouched DastonishedAmight Bshould Ccould DwouldAquiet Bcalm Crelaxed DhappyAlikely Bfree Cable DreadyAmet
46、hod Bway Ccase DformAguess Bdoubt Cwonder DknowAgift Baward Clesson Dword第卷第二节（共10个小题；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（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。My dad has been into racing (比赛) as long as I can remember. Just a few months after I was born, I 61. _ (take) to see a real race. 62. _ the guidance of my dad,
47、I grew fond of racing 63. _ I was eight. Last year, I took part in my first race. To everyones surprise, I won first prize. 64. _ (win) the first ever race I competed in was crazy. There was no 65. _ (possible) of becoming successful if I was not 66. _ (full) supported. My family puts in a lot of ti
48、me and money to make it possible for me to do this. My grandpa is one of my biggest supporters. No matter 67. _ busy he is, hes always ready to keep the racecar going and make sure I can do whatever 68. _ (make) me happy. And my dad teaches me a lot on how to drive the racecar 69. _ (go) fast and ho
49、w to work on it and keep it going as fast as possible. Since the day I started, I have been racing for nine years and have won 70. _ number of races.第四部分 写作（共两节 满分35） 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：把缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：
50、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.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。Every morning John goes to work by trains. He always buys a newspaper, it helps to make the time pass more quickly. One Thursday morning, he turned on the sports page. He wanted to see the report about an important
51、football match the night before. The report was such interesting that he forgot to get off at his station. He didnt know it when he saw the sea. He got off at the next station, and had to wait long time for a train to go back. Of course, he arrived very lately at the office. His boss were very angry
52、 when Tom told him why he was late. “Work is very more important than football!” he shouted.书面表达 （满分25分）前不久，中央电视台“焦点访谈”栏目曾就“中国式过马路”现象进行了不少采访和评论。请结合自己的所见所闻或亲身经历描述“行人闯红灯”(pedestrians run the red light)引发的若干问题，并就此提出一些解决措施。 注意：1. 词数120左右； 2. 可以适当发挥，以使行文连贯； 3. 开头已给出，不计入总词数。Not long ago, CCTV “Focus Talk”
53、 carried out many interviews and made some relevant comments on the phenomenon-“Crossing roads in the Chinese style”. _ 2015-2016学年高二第一学期 期中考试 英语答案第二部分 阅读理解 21-24 CBBD 25-27 BCA 28-31 A D C B 32-35 DDBA36-40 GABDF第三部分 英语知识运用第一节 完形填空4145 DBCCA 4650 BADBC 5155 CABCD 5660 BCBCA第二节 语法填空61. was taken 62.
54、 Under 63. when 64. Winning 65. possibility66. fully 67. how 68. Makes 69. to go 70. a第四部分 写作（共两节；满分35分）短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）Every morning John goes to work by trains. He always buys a newspaper, it helps to make the time pass more quickly. One Thursday morning, he turned on the sports page. He wa
55、nted to see the report about an important football match the night before. The report was such interesting that he forgot to get off at his station. He didnt know it when he saw the sea. He got off at the next station, and had to wait long time for a train to go back. Of course, he arrived very late
56、ly at the office. His boss were very angry when Tom told him why he was late. “Work is very more important than football!” he shouted.71. trains train 72. it which 73. on to 74. see read 75. such so.76. when until 77. wait wait a 78. lately late79. were was.80. very much 或 去掉very. 第二节 书面表达Not long a
57、go, CCTV “Focus Talk” carried out many interviews and made some relevant comments on the phenomenon-“Crossing roads in the Chinese style”.Take one of my experiences for example. It was a Tuesday and it rained cat and dog. There was only a few minutes left for me to go to school on time. I was so hur
58、ried that I ignored the red light. It was so dangerous for me that the car hardly hit me seriouly. From then on, I never dare to run the red light. I think it can lead to many problems. There is no doubt that it will not only make the traffic heavier but also lose your own life.As far as I am concerned, it has profound significance to take actions. For the government, they should make laws and appeal to the importance of safety. For citizens, we should cherish our lives and obey the traffic rules.
