1、高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家20142015学年度第二学期期中考试高二英语试题 本试卷分为第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。第I卷注意事项：1答第I卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考号、考试科目用铅笔涂写在答题卡上。2每小题选出答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。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
2、读一遍。1. When will the office open?A. At 8:15 am. B. At 8:30 am. C. At 8:45 am.2. Whats the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Waitress and customer.B. Salesgirl and customer.C. Receptionist（接待员）and customer.3. What is the speech about?A. Physics. B. Biology. C. Maths.4. How much will t
3、he man pay if he buys four pairs of the shoes?A. $ 50. B. $ 60. C. $ 100.5. Whats the mans plan for the weekend?A. To go swimming. B. To go to an art school. C. To attend a piano class.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
4、；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. When did the man get interviewed?A. Two days ago. B. Three days ago. C. Two weeks ago.7. What is the result of the mans interview?A. He failed in this interview.B. He was employed by the company.C. He will begin his new job in two days.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
5、8. When can the man move into the house?A. On Tuesday afternoon.B. Any time after Tuesday night.C. Any time before Tuesday night.9. What does the man want to do with the door?A. To clean it. B. To replace it. C. To paint it green.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What are the two speakers doing?A. Taking a walk.
6、 B. Talking about a young man.C. Planning to buy some flowers.11. How long had the rain lasted?A. For a whole day. B. For half a week. C. For seven days.12. What will the woman do next?A. Walk on alone. B. Buy some ice cream. C. Wait for the man.听第9段材料, 回答第13至16题。13. Where was the woman born?A. In G
7、ermany. B. In Argentina. C. In the United States.14. When did the man leave his birthplace?A. When he was three. B. When he was five. C. When he was seven.15. What is the mans major?A. Physics. B. Psychology. C. Computer science.16. What is the mans feeling at the end of the conversation?A. Tired. B
8、. Annoyed. C. Surprised.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. How long did Thomas Edison go to school?A. For only one month. B. For three months. C. For three years.18. When did Thomas Edison go to New York?A. When he was 12 years old.B. When he was 22 years old.C. When he was 29 years old.19. How much did the gold
9、 company pay Thomas Edison for his invention?A. $ 4,000. B. $14,000. C. $ 40,000.20. Why was Thomas Edison probably the worlds greatest inventor?A. Because he had invented the light bulb.B. Because he patented（取得专利权）1,093 inventions.C. Because he made houses have electric lights for the first time.第
10、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，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。AAndy rode slowly on his way to school, day-dreaming about the fishing trip that his father had promised him. He was so busy dreaming about all the fish he would catch that he was unaware of everything else arou
11、nd him.He rode along until a strange around drew him to the present. He came to a stop and looked curiously up to the heavens. What he saw shocked and terrified him. A huge swarm of bees filled the sky like a black cloud and the buzzing mass seemed to be heading angrily towards him.With no time to w
12、aste, Andy sped off in the opposite direction, riding furiously-but without knowing how to escape the swarm. With a rapidly beating heart and his legs pumping furiously, he sped down the rough road. As the bees came closer, his panic increased. Andy knew that he was sensitive to bee stings(蜇).The la
13、st sting had landed him in hospitaland that was only one bee sting! He had been forced to stay in bed for two whole days. Suddenly, his fathers words came to him. “When you are in a tight situation, dont panic. Use your brain and think your way out of it.”On a nearby hill, he could see smoke waving
14、slowly skywards from the chimney of the Nelson family home. “Bees dont like smoke,” he thought. “They couldnt get into the house.” Andy raced towards the Nelson house, but the bees were gaining ground. Andy knew he could not reach the house in time. He estimated that the bees would catch up with him
15、 soon.Suddenly, out of the corner of his eyes, he spotted a small dam used by Mr. Nelson to irrigate his vegetable garden. Off his bike and into the cool water he dived, disappearing below the surface and away from the savage insects. After holding his breath for as long as he could, Andy came up fo
16、r air and noticed the bees had gone. Dragging himself out of the dam, he struggled up the hilly slope and rang the doorbell. Mrs. Nelson took him inside and rang his mother.“Youll really need that fishing break to help you recover,” laughed his mother with relief. “Thank goodness you didnt panic!” B
17、ut Andy did not hear her. He was dreaming once again of the fish he would catch tomorrow.21. Why did Andy fail to notice the swarm of bees earlier?A. He was riding to school. B. He was listening to a strange sound.C. He was going fishing with his father. D. He was lost in the thought of the fishing
18、trip.22. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the swarm of bees in the passage?A. They crowded like a black cloud.B. They shocked and terrified Andy.C. They tried to attack Andy in a mass.D. They made Andy stay in hospital for two days.23. How did Andy avoid the bees in the end?A. He asked
19、Mr. Nelson for help. B. He hid himself under the water.C. He rushed into the Nelson house. D. He rode off in the opposite direction.24. Which of the following can best describe Andys escape from the bees?A. No pains, no gains. B. Once bitten, twice shy.C. Where there is a will, there is a way. D. In
20、 time of danger, ones mind works fast.BCWUThe communications unionHead of Research Salary: 55 271We are looking for a Head of Research to manage the CWU Research Department and Information Centre. You would be required to exercise control of all research work of the department and manage a team of t
21、hree researchers and four support staff.The person appointed would be expected to carry out research work of a strategic nature across the range of businesses in which the CWU has or seeks membership and to contribute to the strategic thinking and direction of the union as a whole.You will need: pro
22、ven line management skills, especially in managing and motivating a team; good research skills, holding a good degree in a related subject or other similar experience; a high level of mathematical and calculating skills; the ability to produce high quality work under pressure; a commitment to and kn
23、owledge of the trade union movement and social democratic politics; and knowledge and/ or experience of the postal and/or telecommunications industry.To apply, please request an application pack by emailing hrcwu.org or by telephoning HR (Human Resources) on 020 8971 7482. When applying please state
24、 your source.Closing Date for Applications: 4th August 2010Anticipated interview date: 17th August 2010No agencies please25. In which column of a newspaper could we find this advertisement?A. Arts.B. Sales.C. Jobs.D. News.26. One of the duties of the person to be appointed is _.A. taking charge of r
25、esearch workB. seeking membership for the trade unionC. managing a team of three or four membersD. running a telecommunications company27. If you want to apply for this position, you can do all EXCEPT _.A. ask an agency for an application formB. dial 020 8971 7482 for more informationC. email hrcwu.
26、org for an application packD. send in your application before 4th August 201028. Which of the following applicants is most likely to be employed?A. A school teacher with a masters degree.B. A university graduate majoring in computer science.C. A director from a research centre with a masters degree.
27、D. A clerk from a telecommunications company.CKong Zi, also called Confucius(551-479 B.C.), and Socrates(469-399 B.C.) lived only a hundred years apart, and during their lifetimes there was no contact between China and Greece, but it is interesting to look at how the world that each of these great p
28、hilosophers came from shaped their ideas, and how these ideas in turn, shaped their societies.Neither philosopher lived in times of peace, though there were more wars in Greece than in China. The Chinese states were very large and feudal, while the Greek city-states were small and urban. The urban e
29、nvironment in which Socrates lived allowed him to be more radical(激进的)than Confucius. Unlike Confucius, Socrates was not asked by rulers how to govern effectively. Thus, Socrates was able to be more idealistic, focusing on issues like freedom and knowledge for its own sake. Confucius, on the other h
30、and, advised those in government service, and many of his students went on to government service.Confucius suggested the Golden Rule as a principle for the conduct of life: “Do not do to others what you would not want others to do to you.” He assumed that all men were equal at birth, though some had
31、 more potential than others, and that it was knowledge that set men apart. Socrates focused on the individual, and thought that the greatest purpose of man was to seek wisdom. He believed that some had more potential to develop their reason than others did. Like Confucius, he believed that the super
32、ior class should rule the inferior (下层的) classes.For Socrates, the family was of no importance, and the community of little concern. For Confucius, however, the family was the centre of society, with family relations considered much more important than political relations.Both men are respected much
33、 more today than they were in their lifetimes.29. Which of the following is TRUE according to the first paragraph?A. Socrates and Confucius had much in common.B. Confucius had much influence on Socrates ideas.C. The societies were influenced by the philosophers ideas.D. There were culture exchanges
34、between China and Greece.30. Socrates shared with Confucius the idea that _. A. all men were equal when they were bornB. the lower classes should be ruled by the upper classC. the purpose of man was to seek freedom and wisdomD. people should not ask others to do what they did not want to31. This pas
35、sage is organized in the pattern of _.A. time and events B. comparison and contrastC. cause and effect D. definition and classificationDModern inventions have speeded up peoples lives amazingly. Motor-cars cover a hundred miles in little more than an hour, aircraft cross the world inside a day, whil
36、e computers operate at lightning speed. Indeed, this love of speed seems never-ending. Every year motor-cars are produced which go even faster and each new computer boasts（吹嘘）of saving precious seconds in handling tasks.All this saves time, but at a price. When we lose or gain half a day in speeding
37、 across the world in an airplane, our bodies tell us so. We get the uncomfortable feeling known as jet-lag; our bodies feel that they have been left behind in another time zone. Again, spending too long at computers results in painful wrists and fingers. Mobile phones also have their dangers, accord
38、ing to some scientists; too much use may transmit harmful radiation into our brains, a consequence we do not like to think about.However, what do we do with the time we have saved? Certainly not relax, or so it seems. We are so accustomed to constant activity that we find it difficult to sit and do
39、nothing, or even just one thing at a time. Perhaps the days are long gone when we might listen quietly to a story on the radio, letting imagination take us into another world.There was a time when some peoples lives were devoted simply to the cultivation of the land or the care of cattle. No multi-t
40、asking there; their lives went on at a much gentler pace, and in a familiar pattern. There is much that we might envy about a way of life like this. Yet before we do so, we must think of the hard tasks our ancestors faced: they farmed with bare hands, often lived close to hunger, and had to fashion
41、tools from wood and stone. Modern machinery has freed people from that primitive existence.32. The new products become more and more time-saving because _.A. our love of speed seems never-ending B. time is limitedC. the prices are increasingly high D. the manufacturers boast a lot33. What does “the
42、days” in Paragraph 3 refer to?A. Imaginary life. B. Simple life in the past.C. Times of inventions. D. Time for constant activity.34. What is the authors attitude towards the modern technology?A. Critical. B. Objective. C. Optimistic. D. Negative.35. What does the passage mainly discuss?A. The prese
43、nt and past times. B. Machinery and human beings.C. Imaginations and inventions. D. Modern technology and its influence.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。 （此题涂在答题卡71-75上）Americans use many expressions with the word “dog”. People in the United States love their dogs and t
44、reat them well. 36 However, dogs without owners to care for them lead a different kind of life. The expression, to lead a dogs life, describes a person who has an unhappy existence.Some people say we live in a dog-eat-dog world. 37 They say that to be successful, a person has to work like a dog. Thi
45、s means they have to work very, very hard. Such hard work can make people dog-tired. And, the situation would be even worse if they became sick as a dog. 38 This means that every person enjoys a successful period during his or her life. To be successful, people often have to learn new skills. Yet, s
46、ome people say that you can never teach an old dog new tricks. They believe that older people do not like to learn new things and will not change the way they do things. 39 People who are unkind or uncaring can be described as meaner than a junkyard dog. Junkyard dogs live in places where people thr
47、ow away things they do not want. Mean dogs are often used to guard this property. They bark or attack people who try to enter the property. However, sometimes a person who appears to be mean and threatening is really not so bad. We say his bark is worse than his bite.Dog expressions are also used to
48、 describe the weather. The dog days of summer are the hottest days of the year. A rainstorm may cool the weather. But we do not want it to rain too hard. 40 A. Still, people say every dog has its day.B. We do not want it to rain cats and dogs.C. Some people are compared to dogs in bad ways.D. Dogs a
49、re their best friends and they are loyal to people.E. There are many other expressions waiting for you to explore.F. That means many people are competing for the same things, like good jobs.G. They take their dogs for walks, let them play outside and give them good food and medical care.第三部分 英语知识运用（
50、共两节，满分45分）第一节 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或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。Every fast-food employee knows that the drive-through window is the worst position. The window sticks with constant ice; the roar of engines hurts your 41 ; your words are lost in the howling wind.On a
51、42 afternoon, everything changed.Every once in a while, the sub-zero temperatures seal a 43 windows shut. Drivers dont exactly enjoy having to stand outside in the cold, 44 their orders into a speaker box, when they expect to drive through on their heated leather seats. In such cases, most customers
52、 tend to show their annoyance to the employees.This woman was 45 .“Ill get the next cars 46 as well,” she said as she came up to the window to pay. She stood outside, 47 much snow on her hair. Though she was obviously freezing, her bright 48 lit up her face like a fire.“You cant 49 their drinks,” I
53、said, confused and tired. “No, but Ill buy them,” she said. “Pay it forward and all that.”Completely puzzled, I charged her as 50 , and when the next customer arrived at the window I explained what had just happened. I watched as his 51 changed first angry to be out in the cold, then 52 at the rando
54、m act of kindness, and finally, delighted by his 53 .“I suppose Ill pay for the next order then,” he replied, nodding and waving at the impatient driver 54 him. He 55 over the cash and received his pre-paid hot drink.The trend continued. Customers arrived annoyed, only to leave 56 and pleased. Some
55、were shocked to spend much more than they had expected, 57 others ended up receiving their order for less than half the price.Five vehicles passed, then ten, then twenty. No one refused to pay. Customers stood at my window 58 a fist-full of change to buy drinks for a complete stranger. Cars drove of
56、f, honking (鸣笛) and 59 their thanks.It only takes one customer, one person, to change the entire 60 of traffic. It only takes one moment, one smile, to warm up even the coldest of days.41. A. earsB. handsC. feetD. back42. A. freezingB. sunnyC. warmD. usual43. A. trucksB. vehiclesC. carsD. lorrys44.
57、A. offeringB. throwingC. screamingD. cancelling45. A. politeB. angryC. popularD. different46. A. numberB. coffeeC. feeD. order47. A. coveringB. increasingC. gatheringD. falling48. A. eyesB. smileC. hairD. annoyance49. A. payB. takeC. buyD. bring50. A. instructedB. requestedC. directedD. suggested51.
58、 A. gestureB. expressionC. figureD. feeling52. A. inspiredB. upsetC. surprisedD. disappointed53. A. turnB. senseC. deedD. luck54. A. beyondB. beforeC. besideD. behind55. A. tookB. lookedC. handedD. thought56. A. shyB. calmC. anxiousD. regretful57. A. whileB. sinceC. asD. unless58. A. makingB. emptyi
59、ngC. lyingD. holding59. A. explainingB. sendingC. introducingD. casting60. A. jamB. rowC. flowD. line第II卷注意：将答案写在答题纸上。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 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（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Why is pink or purple a color for girls and blue or brown for boys?The answer depen
60、ds largely 61 cultural values as well as personal experiences. To the Egyptians, green was a color 62 represented the hope and joy of spring, while for Muslims, it means heaven. Red is a symbol of good luck in many cultures. During the Spring Festival in China, children 63 (give) money in a red enve
61、lope to bring good fortune in the New Year. For many nations, blue is a symbol of protection and religious beliefs. Greek people often wear a blue necklace hoping to protect 64 against evils（灾祸）.Peoples 65 (choose) of colors is also influenced by their bodies reactions toward them. Green is said to
62、be 66 most restful color. It has the ability to reduce pain and relax people both mentally 67 physically. People 68 (work) in green environment have been found to have fewer stomach aches.Red can cause a persons blood pressure to rise and increase peoples appetites（食欲）. Many decorators will include
63、different shades of red in the restaurant. And many commercial websites will have a red “Buy Now” button because red is a color that 69 (easy) catches a persons eye.Blue is another calming color. Unlike red, blue is believed to cause people to lose appetite. So 70 you want to eat less, some suggest
64、that eating from blue plates can help.第四部分 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) 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌的以下作文。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（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。 修改： 在错词下划一横线，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限一词。 2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。How can a person r
65、ecover from emotional problems? A popular opinion suggests that he watches humorous films. And a recent study proves this to be wrong. The study also shows that watching at sad films can make getting over a negative mood a easier job. Emotional experiences is important to peoples well-being. People
66、are less likely to share their feelings with these who have had similar experiences. Similar, people prefer movies that reflect their mood. Thats the reason a sad film can contribute to comfort a sad person more than a pleasant one.第二节 书面表达 (满分25分)假定你是李华，从互联网上得知一个国际中学生组织将在新加坡(Singapore)举办夏令营，欢迎各国学生参加。请写一封电子邮件申请参加。内容主要包括： 1.自我介绍（包括英语能力)；2.参加意图（介绍中国、了解其他国家）；3.希望获准。 注意： 1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3.邮件开头和结尾已为你写好。Dear Sir or Madam,_Regards,Li Hua - 12 - 版权所有高考资源网