1、漯河四高2015级高二下学期期末考试英语试题做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。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）请听下面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。每段对话读一遍。1. What was the man doing?A. Writing his school paper. B. Watching a movie on TV.C. Surfing the
2、 Internet for news.2. Why cant the woman go to Disneyland this weekend?A. Because shell publish her book. B. Because she has to write her book.C. Because she has an appointment.3. What does the man probably think of his office setting?A. Noisy. B. Uncomfortable. C. Relaxing.4. Where are the two spea
3、kers probably?A. At home. B. In a hospital. C. In a hotel.5. What does the woman mean?A. She doesnt like singing. B. She cant sing tomorrow.C. She doesnt like being with others.第二节：（共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）请听下面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
4、将给出5秒钟的作答时间，每段对话或独白读两遍。 请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. Why did the mans father call the woman?A. To tell her about his poor health. B. To tell her he wont make supper today.C. To tell her he wont come back for supper.7. What is the man worried about?A. His father may break down one day. B. His mother wont be ab
5、le to find a job.C. Hell have to help his father with his work.请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What is the man doing in the basement?A. Preparing for a performance.B. Preparing for a birthday party.C. Examining some instruments.9. What do we know about the man?A. He doesnt want to go to the party. B. He isnt goo
6、d at playing the piano.C. He often practices playing the piano.请听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. How does the woman look?A. Happy. B. Sleepy. C. Worried.11. How long did the man sleep last night?A. For about two hours. B. For about five hours. C. For about seven hours.12. What will the man probably ask his neig
7、hbor to do tonight?A. To go to sleep early. B. To stay at home at night. C. To make less noise at night.请听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Which social networking website does the man like best?A. Orkut. B. Twitter. C. Facebook.14. How many active users does Facebook have around the world?A. Over 66 million. B.
8、Over 80 million. C. Over 800 million.15. What is the woman doing in India?A. Sightseeing. B. Visiting some friends.C. Attending a conference.16. What does the man offer to do?A. To help the woman post pictures.B. To be the womans friends guide.C. To contact the womans friends.请听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.
9、How many terms did Franklin D. Roosevelt finish as president?A. 3. B. 4. C. 5.18. What did American people think of Franklin D. Roosevelt?A. Serious. B. Warm. C. Humorous.19. What do we know about Franklin D. Roosevelts wife?A. She was the daughter of Theodore Roosevelt.B. She was little known to th
10、e American public.C. She was a very popular First Lady.20. When did Franklin D. Roosevelt lose lose his legs?A. In his early 30s. B. In his childhood. C. During the Great Depression.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，共30分）ABandhavgarh National Park in India is best known for its amazing setting, as
11、 well as having the highest concentration of tigers in India. In addition to tigers, there are also bears, deer, wolves, birds, etc.Location: In Madhya Pradesh state, almost 200 kilometers northeast of Jabalpur. The nearest village is Tala, which is the access point of the park.Opening Hours and Saf
12、ari (游猎) TimesSafaris operate twice a day, starting at dawn until late morning, and mid afternoon until sunset. The best time to visit the park is early in the morning or after 7 p.m. to spot the animals. The park is closed from July 1 to September 30 due to the monsoon season (季风季节).Bandhavgarh Zon
13、esBandhavgarh is divided into three main zones: Tala (the parks best zone, with the most tigers), Magdhi (the second best zone to see tigers), and Khitauli (scenic and less visited, although tiger sightings do occur there; particularly good for birding).Entry Fees and Charges for Jeep SafarisBandhav
14、garh has become expensive to visit in recent years. Entry fees have increased since October 2014. When going on a safari, separate fees must be paid for park entry and jeep hire. Entry tickets are priced per vehicle (up to six people). For 2015-16, park entry tickets cost as follows:Tala Zone: 2,400
15、 rupees for Indians, 4,800 rupees for foreigners. (Up to six people)Other Zones: 1,200 rupees for Indians, 2,400 rupees for foreigners. (Up to six people)Jeep HireExpect to pay about 2,200 rupees to hire a jeep, in addition to the entry cost. This can be done at the park entrance. All hotels can arr
16、ange jeep hire and tours, but at a higher rate. Its much less trouble though. Besides, unlike many national parks in India, its possible to take private vehicles into Bandhavgarh.21. When can you visit the park?A. In July. B. In August. C. In September. D. In October.22. How much should five America
17、ns pay for entry fees to visit Magdhi Zone?A. 1,200 rupees. B. 2,400 rupees. C. 4,800 rupees. D. 6,000 rupees.23. Which of the following statements is TRUE about jeep hire in the park?A. Tourists dont have to hire jeeps.B. Hiring jeeps from hotels costs less money.C. Tourists can only hire a jeep fr
18、om the park.D. Jeep hire fees are included in the entry cost.BOne morning, my newspaper wasnt delivered on time. Since I always brought it to work, it upset me that I would have to pick one up on my way to work. After breakfast, I was already running late, but figured I could make it if I hurried.As
19、 I pulled into the parking lot of the store, I noticed a young man in a wheelchair who seemed to be struggling. “Someone else will stop and help him,” I thought.However, no one stopped. I got out, and walked over to see what the trouble was.“Is there anything I can do?” I asked. It was then that I n
20、oticed he wasnt able to speak, and was still struggling with the chair.I looked down at the chair and noticed that the clamps (夹具) holding the electronic keyboard had apparently become loose causing the equipment to slip down, out of his reach.I pulled it back into place and then re-tightened the cl
21、amps. He hit a key on the keyboard. An electronic voice told me, “Thank you.” He then found the control that steered (操纵) the chair, turned and left.I got back in my car and headed off to work, completely forgetting my newspaper. As I drove, I felt a deep gratitude (感激). I was truly blessed to have
22、the physical abilities that allow me to live a normal life. Here was this young man who relied on machines to get around and communicate. He probably dreamed about doing all the things that I thought were normal and simple.Its funny; fifteen minutes before that happened, I was whining because my mor
23、ning paper hadnt arrived on time. I was glad I helped the young man, because he helped me gain a new viewpoint on everything I had in my life.24. Why did the author stop at the store?A. To do his job. B. To have breakfast.C. To buy a newspaper. D. To drive a colleague to work.25. What was the young
24、man trying to reach?A. The clamps. B. The car key.C. The wheelchair. D. The electronic keyboard.26. What does the underlined word “whining” in the last paragraph mean?A. Complaining. B. Worrying. C. Arguing. D. Crying.27. What did the author learn from the experience?A. Treasure what we have. B. Tre
25、at the disabled nicely.C. Technology has changed our lives. D. Dons get annoyed over small things.COne of Americas best-known artist colonies, the MacDowell Colony, will turn 110 next year. It is a place where artists of all types can sweep away distractions (令人分心的事物) and just create.MacDowells oper
26、ations are funded by foundations, corporations and in dividuals. Writers, composers, photographers, filmmakers and sculptors both famous and unknown compete for the 32 free studios at the place. Once accepted, an artist can stay for as little as a couple of weeks, or as long as a couple of months.Wh
27、en they arrive, artists find a kind of isolation (隔绝) hard to find in our world. Theres no phone. No fax. No friends. No family. Its just a cabin in the snowy woods.Writer Emily Raboteau lives in New York City. She came to MacDowell to work on a novel. She received a desk, chairs, pencil and paper a
28、nd ice grippers. The walk from one isolated, one-room studio to another is icy, so colony residents (居住的人) fasten the ice grippers to the bottom of their shoes.Another colony resident, Belfast composer Elaine Agnew, plays a piece called “To a Wild Rose,” written by Edward MacDowell. She says its so
29、famous that every pianist in the world has played the tune. A hundred years ago, Macdowell owned the land where the colony now sits. He liked its isolation and his ability to get work done there. After his death, his wife, Marion, encouraged other artists to come.And for the last century, artists ha
30、ve accepted the invitation, coming to step outside of their daily lives for a short time. Privacy is respected, but cooperation and discussion is common.Screenwriter Kit Carson who wrote Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 and the film adaptation of Sam Shepherds play Paris, Texas has visited MacDowell twice.
31、 He says that the interdisciplinary (学科间的) discussion there is valuable.“You sit around at dinner, talking, and then somebody runs off and brings you back some stuff and shows it to you,” he says. “That, I didnt realize, was part of the magic here, because people are really open to showing their opi
32、nions here.”28. What do the colony residents have in common?A. They find it hard to survive the loneliness.B. They usually stay in the colony for months.C. They are already famous in their own field.D. They are nearly cut off from the outside world.29. Why does the author mention Elaine Agnew?A. To
33、show the wide range of the residents.B. To introduce the origin of the colony.C. To admire her great musical talent.D. To show respect for MacDowell.30. Where does the magic of the MacDowell Colony lie according to Kit Carson?A. It has a homely feel.B. It values work-play balance.C. It encourages pr
34、ivacy greatly.D. It has an idea-sharing atmosphere.31. What would be the best title for the text?A. Wonderland for artists. B. Creativity at work.C. Happy birthday! D. Power of silence.DGeorge Aldrich, whose official title is chemical specialist, works at NASAs White Sands Test Facility in New Mexic
35、o. He uses his nose to protect astronauts from unpleasant or harmful odors (气味). His near four-decade career has involved smelling objects from technical handbooks to astronauts personal things.Its crucial that all items taken aboard the International Space Station (ISS) are odorless. Since astronau
36、ts are allowed to bring personal items aboard, all their objects must be smell-checked before leaving Earth. In a video provided by Science Channel, Aldrich relates on specific occasion when an astronaut wanted to build a ship in a bottle in space. Everything in the ship-building process had to be s
37、niffed right down to the glue.Aldrich and his team are responsible for making sure that objects are not only odorless but also harmless to astronauts. When the ISS heats up, a process called off-gassing occurs, which means chemicals flow out from certain substances (物质). Objects that would be safe o
38、n Earth could give off unpleasant odors or become dangerous when exposed to high temperatures in the ISSs unique environment.Of course, humans arent the only testers or the first to be exposed to potentially dangerous objects. Before Aldrich sticks his nose into a substance, it has been examined by
39、machines. Even though machines can detect unsafe substances, computers cannot tell exactly how things smell to humans. While something could be technically fine, it could be smelly to an astronaut.Aldrichs nose is not alone there. He is the head of a hard-sniffing team of smell testers. Together the
40、y smell each object and rate it on a scale (等级) of 1 to 4. According to NASA, 1 cannot be detected, and 4 is considered not bearable. After the scientists conclude their tests, the scores are averaged. If an item is rated more than 2.4 on the scale, it fails the test and is not allowed on the flight
41、.32. Which can describe the smell check from Paragraph 2?A. Quite dangerous. B. Extremely strict.C. Rather boring. D. Very complex. 33. What is a threat to astronauts safety at the ISS?A. Negative emotions. B. Odor-related disease.C. The off-gassing process. D. Changes in temperature.34. What should
42、 be done before Aldrich and his team start their work?A. Using machines to test objects.B. Having a meeting to make the scale.C. Using computers to examine their noses.D. Listing potentially dangerous substances.35. What is the text mainly about?A. An unusual smell tester. B. Astronauts life at the
43、ISS.C. Strong odors in a spaceship. D. The smell of personal items.第二节：七选五（共五小题；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同。选项中有两项为多余选项。How to Do Man-on-the-Street InterviewsThe man-on-the-street interview is an interview in which a reporter hits the streets with a cameraman to interview people on t
44、he sport. 36 But with these tips, your first man-on-the-street interview experience can be easy.When your boss or professor sends you out to do man-on-the-street interviews for a story, think about the topic and develop a list of about ten general questions relating to it. For example, if your topic
45、 is about environmental problems in America, you might ask, “Why do you think environmental protection is important in America?” 37 Hit the streets with confidence. 38 Say, “Excuse me, I work for XYZ News, and I was wondering if you could share your opinion about this topic.” This is a quick way to
46、get people to warm up to you.Move on to the next person if someone tells you she is not interested in talking on camera. Dont get discouraged. 39 Each interview that you get on the street shouldnt be longer than ten minutes. As soon as you get the answer you need, move on to the next person. Make su
47、re that as you go from interview to interview, you are getting a variety of answers. If everyone is giving you the same answer, you wont be able to use it. A safe number of interviews to conduct is about six to ten. 40 If your news station or school requires interviewees to sign release forms to app
48、ear on the air, dont leave work without them.A. Limit your time.B. As you approach people, be polite.C. If you dont own a camera, you can buy one.D. For new reporters, this can seem like a challenging task.E. To get good and useful results, ask them the same question.F. That number of interviews sho
49、uld give you all the answers you need.G. With a question like this, you will get more than a “Yes” or “No” reply.第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节,满45分）第一节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分,满30分）At my heaviest I weighed 370 pounds. I had a very poor relationship with food: I used it to 41 bad feelings, to make myself feel better, a
50、nd to celebrate. Worried about my health, I tried many different kinds of 42 but nothing worked. I came to believe that I could do nothing about my 43 .When I was 50, my weight problem began to affect me 44 . I didnt want to live the rest of my life with this 45 weight any more.That year, I 46 a sem
51、inar where we were asked to create a project that would touch the world. A seminar leader shared her 47 story she had not only lost 125 pounds, but also raised $25,000 for homeless children. 48 by her story, I created the As We Heal (痊愈), the World Heals 49 . My goal was to lose 150 pounds in one ye
52、ar and raise $50,000 50 a movement founded 30 years ago to end hunger. This combination of healing myself and healing the world 51 me as the perfect solution. 52 I began my own personal weight program, I was filled with the fear that I would 53 the same difficulties that beat me before. While the 54
53、 hung over my head, there were also signs that I was headed down the right 55 . I sent letters to everyone I knew, telling them about my project. It worked perfectly. Donations began 56 in from hundreds of people.Of course, I also took some practical steps to lose weight. I consulted with a physicia
54、n (内科医生), I hired a fitness coach, and I began to eat small and 57 meals. My fund-raising focus also gave me new motivation to exercise 58 .A year later, I 59 my goal: I lost 150 pounds and raised $50,000! I feel that Ive been given a second life to devote to something that is 60 and enormous.41. A.
55、 addB. mixC. kill D. share42. A. diets B. drinksC. fruits D. dishes43. A. height B. abilityC. wisdom D. weight44. A. temporarily B. recently C. seriously D. secretly45. A. ideal B. extra C. normal D. low46. A. attended B. organized C. recommended D. mentioned47. A. folk B. successC. adventure D. sci
56、ence48. A. Surprised B. Amused C. Influenced D. Disturbed49. A. project B. business C. system D. custom50. A. in search of B. in need of C. in place of D. in support of51. A. scared B. considered C. confused D. struck52. A. As B. Until C. If D. Unless53. A. get over B. run into C. look for D. put as
57、ide54. A. excitement B. joy C. anger D. fear55. A. row B. hall C. path D. street56. A. breaking B. flooding C. jumping D. stepping57. A. heavy B. full C. expenseD. healthy58. A. regularly B. limitlessly C. suddenly D. randomly59. A. set B. reached C. missed D. dropped60. A. stressful B. painful C. m
58、eaningful D. peaceful第二节：语法填空 (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。Last October, while tending her garden in Mora, Sweden, Lena Pahlsson pulled out a handful of small 61 (carrot) and was about to throw them away. But something made her look closer, and she noticed a 62 (shine) ob
59、ject. Yes, there beneath the leafy top of one tiny carrot was her long-lost wedding ring.Pahlsson screamed 63 loudly that her daughter came running from the house. “She thought I had hurt 64 (I),” says Pahlsson.Sixteen years 65 (early), Pahlsson had removed the diamond ring 66 (cook) a meal. When sh
60、e wanted to put the ring back on later, it was gone. She suspected that one of her three daughters then ten, eight, and six had picked it up, but the girls said they hadnt. Pahlsson and her husband 67 (search) the kitchen, checking every corner, but turned up nothing. “I gave up hope of finding my r
61、ing again,” she says. She never replaced it.Pahlsson and her husband now think the ring probably got 68 (sweep) into a pile of kitchen rubbish and was spread over the garden, 69 it remained until the carrots leafy top accidentally sprouted (生长) through it. For Pahlsson, its return was 70 wonder.第四部分
62、：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)假定英语老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌的作文。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，并在该词下面写出修改后词。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。When I was young, my mother owned a store, in that she also sold magaz
63、ines and books. I love to stay in the store, reading everything I found. It failed to help develop my ability to judge a good book, and it helped improve my reading skills. Then my mother began to focus on quality instead quantity. She bought books I wouldnt find them in her store. Later, as my inte
64、rest at theater began, I spent lost of time read Shakespeare and George Bernard Shaw, to name the few. Anyway, good storytelling opened the window to different worlds I otherwise would have never entered. In additions, when I lived through a difficultly period books became advisers.第二节：书面表达（满分25分）假定
65、你是李华，你的美国笔友Andy即将到你所在的中学做一年交换生，想提前了解一些情况，故写信向你求助。请你给她写一封回信，提供有关天气、当地饮食习惯、学校生活等方面的信息。注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3.开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数。Dear Andy,Im glad to hear that you are coming to study with us for a year as an exchange student. Looking forward to meeting you.Yours,Li Hua漯河四高2015级高二下学期期末考试英语答题卷第二
66、节： (共10小题；每小题1.5分,满分15分)61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 第一节：短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分,满分10分)When I was young, my mother owned a store, in that she also sold magazines and books. I love to stay in the store, reading everything I found. It failed to help develop my ability to judge a good book, and it
67、helped improve my reading skills. Then my mother began to focus on quality instead quantity. She bought books I wouldnt find them in her store. Later, as my interest at theater began, I spent lost of time read Shakespeare and George Bernard Shaw, to name the few. Anyway, good storytelling opened the
68、 window to different worlds I otherwise would have never entered. In additions, when I lived through a difficultly period books became advisers. 班级 姓名 考号 密封线第二节：书面表达（满分25分）Dear Andy,Im glad to hear that you are coming to study with us for a year as an exchange student. Looking forward to meeting you
69、.Yours,Li Hua座号高二英语期末考试参考答案听力：15：ACBCB 610：CAABA 1115：BCACA 1620：BABCA阅读理解：2123 DBA 2427 CDAA2831 DBDA 3235 BCAA3640 DGBAF完形填空：4145 CADCB 4650 ABCAD 5155 DABDC 5660 BDABC语法填空：61. carrots 62. shiny / shining 63. so 64. myself 65. earlier66. to cook 67. searched 68. swept 69. where 70. a短文改错：When I wa
70、s young, my mother owned a store, in that she also sold magazines and books. I whichlove to stay in the store, reading everything I found. It failed to help develop my ability to lovedjudge a good book, and it helped improve my reading skills. Then my mother began to focus on butquality instead quan
71、tity. She bought books I wouldnt find them in her store. Later, as my ofinterest at theater began, I spent lost of time read Shakespeare and George Bernard Shaw, to in readingname the few. Anyway, good storytelling opened the window to different worlds I otherwise awould have never entered. In addit
72、ions, when I lived through a difficultly period books became addition difficultadvisers.书面表达：Dear Andy,Im glad to hear that you are coming to study with us for a year as an exchange student. Please allow me to give you some information that may help to make your stay here more pleasant.First, the we
73、ather will be very changeable in the following days with temperatures between 30 according to the forecast. Therefore, you need to bring some coats in case of rain. Second, as for food, we mainly eat a variety of wheat-flour products and rice. Of course fresh fruit, vegetables and all kinds of meat are also available. Finally, you may find teachers her talk more in class and you will need to get used to longer school hours. Remember, whatever problems you have, we are all willing to help.Looking forward to meeting you.Yours,Li Hua
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