1、辽源市田家炳高中20152016学年度第二学期期中考试试卷高二英语第一部分：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、Which sport does the man like?A. Table tennis.B. Football.C. Basketball.2、When could the woman meet the man?A. At 9:30.B. At 10
2、:00.C. At 10:30.3、Why are Mr and Mrs White going to New York? A. To have a visit there. B. To celebrate Mr Whites birthday. C. To celebrate their wedding anniversary(周年纪念日).4、What vehicle(交通工具) does the man suggest the woman take?A. The train.B. The bus.C. The taxi.5、What will the woman do tomorrow?
3、 A. Write a composition. B. Have some classes. C. Go to a concert.第二节：听力理解（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；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。请听第6段材料，回答第67题。6、At what time does the shop close at weekends?A. 6:00 pm.B. 6:30 pm.C
4、. 9:00 pm.7、How much will the woman get for the first three weeks work?A. 1200 dollars.B. 1400 dollars.C. 1800 dollars.请听第7段材料，回答第89题。8、Who will teach the woman to play the guitar?A. Mr Smith.B. Mr White.C. Mrs Smith.9、When does the conversation probably take place?A. In the morning.B. In the aftern
5、oon.C. In the evening.请听第8段材料，回答第1012题。10、What kind of books does the man need? A. Books about modern technology. B. Books about medical technology. C. Books about computer technology.11、Which of the following will the man type into the computer? A. The topic. B. The authors name. C. The name of the
6、 book.12、Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a bookstore.B. In a library.C. In a classroom.请听第9段材料，回答第1316题。13、Why does the woman ask the man those questions?A. To see what type of work is best for him. B. To know what kind of interests he has.C. To find an area near his workplace.
7、14、What are the mans interests? A. Buying and selling things. B. Building and repairing things. C. Repairing and collecting things.15、What has the man been doing this year? A. Selling newspapers in the school. B. Building a house for his friends. C. Selling advertising space for the school newspaper
8、.16. In which column(专栏) does the woman write down “sales”?A. “Education”.B. “Interests”.C. “Experience”.请听第10段材料，回答第1720题。17、Where does the speaker most probably make the speech? A. At a family get-together. B. At a reception. C. In a class.18、What is Mr Brown?A. An assistant manager.B. A clothing
9、merchant.C. A government official.19、When did the speaker start do business with Mr Brown?A. In 1998.B. In 1989.C. In 1988.20、Why are Mr Brown and his party coming to England? A. To visit some business partners. B. To pay an informal visit to some cities. C. To seek new opportunities for cooperation
10、.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，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。AMr. Harris used to work in Dover, but then he changed his work, and he and his wife moved to another town. They did not have many friends there, but they soon met a lot of interesting people, and after a few weeks, they o
11、ften went to dinner or to parties at other peoples houses.Then Mrs. Harris said to her husband, “Weve been to a lot of other peoples houses, and now we must invite them to our house, mustnt we?” “Yes, certainly,” answered her husband, “A big party will be the easiest thing, wont it? Then we can star
12、t to invite people to dinner in small numbers next month.”So Mrs. Harris said, “Yes, Ill invite all our friends here to a big party on 5th December.”“How many will that be?” Mr. Harris asked. “Dont invite too many.”Mrs. Harris was beginning to write the invitations when her husband saw that she was
13、writing, “Party. 6.30 to 8.30 p.m.”“That isnt very nice, is it?” he said. “Youre telling our guests that they must go at 8.30. Maybe it is impolite.” So Mrs. Harris just wrote “Party. 6.30 p.m.”A lot of guests came, and they all had a good time, so they did not go home at 8.30. In fact they were sti
14、ll there at mid-night when the door bell rang and a policeman arrived. He said, “You must stop making a noise, because someone has complained（抱怨）.”Mr. Harris said he did not want to quarrel with the policeman, so everyone went home. They were sorry to have to go.When Mr. and Mrs. Harris were alone a
15、gain, she said to him. “That was a surprise, wasnt it? Who complained about the noise?”“I did,” Mr. Harris answered in a tired voice.21.Why did Mr. Harris and his wife move to another town?A. Mr. Harris changed his work.B. They wanted to make some new friends.C. They wanted to meet a lot of interest
16、ing people.D. They enjoyed going to parties and visiting other peoples houses.22.What made Mr. and Mrs. Harris hold a party at their house?A. It was easy to hold a big party at home.B. They had gone to other peoples parties many times.C. They could ask people to dinner in small numbers.D. They liked
17、 making friends with others.23. When did the party end that evening?A. At about 8.30.B. About twelve oclock.C. When the policeman talked with Mr. Harris on the phone. D. When someone telephoned the police station.24. Why did Mr. Harris telephone the policeman about the noise?A. Because someone rang
18、his door bell many times at mid-night.B. His friends had a good time that night and also feel tired.C. He did not want his friends to stay late that night.D. Because his neighbours hated the noise.BMy son was a second-grader. He went to school by bus every day. He was the first student on in the mor
19、ning, as we were farthest from school, and the last student off in the evening. I was a teacher myself and it was a comfort to realize the school staff (职员) were all working as hard as I was to provide a safe learning environment.One day I came home from work and waited for my son to get home for al
20、ong time. Then I called the school. “Perhaps hes just a bit late,” said the secretary. “I will call the driver to see if those children are home.” A few minutes later, I answered the phone to hear that the other students were home. Then I called his friends parents, to see if perhaps he had gotten o
21、ff at their stop to play. The answers were all “No.”By that time, it was dark and I was scared. My home was in the mountain areas, and it was said that a wolf had come up somewhere. My husband wasnt at home, so I forced myself to calm down and decided to go out to look for him. I was about to go out
22、 when the telephone rang; it was from the driver. “Hes okay,” I heard. “He was asleep on the seats in the back, under a couple of jackets. Since its dark, can he spend the night with my family?”I was relieved and agreed. Since my son had a great adventure, the school started giving a copy of the lis
23、t to the driver, so he could check off the childrens names when they got off the bus. I think highly of the school for taking the cautionary (警戒的) step ahead; it is a sign of their concern for students, parents, and staff.25. From Paragraph 1 we learn that _.A. the authors son went home by bus every
24、 afternoonB. the authors home was farther than that of any other studentC. the authors son came to school earlier than other studentsD. the author was a teacher in her sons primary school26. At first the secretary thought _.A. the authors son was still at school B. there might be something wrong wit
25、h the school busC. the authors son was at his friends homeD. the school bus would arrive in a while27. The authors son probably spent the night _.A. at the drivers home B. at his own home C. in the bus D. in the secretarys office28. The author wrote the text to _.A. complain about the secretary of t
26、he school B. thank the bus driver for his kindnessC. praise the school for its quick actionD. show her concern for kids safetyCChildren usually love dogs. And even those who are afraid of them at first grow to love these lovely animals once they get to know them. So lets find out which small dogs is
27、 the most suitable as a pet for your child, in case your little one is asking for a dog of his/her own.When you choose a dog for children, a number of factors need to be kept in mind. People usually choose a dog based on its looks. However, looks can be cheating, as a lovely looking dog might be agg
28、ressive, and a strong looking dog might be gentle. Therefore, it is very important to choose a dog based on its character, rather than its looks. Some dogs are known to be very amicable and gentle, while other dogs are unfriendly and rude. However, one should not choose a dog based only on its breed
29、 either, as there are always exceptions. The character of a dog depends on the individual dog, as much as it does on the breed it belongs to.Another factor that needs to be kept in mind, while you choose small dogs for your child, is the character of the child who is going to be with the dog. If the
30、 child is active, the dog should be energetic, strong, and patient, so that it can take all the actions the child gives it. On the other hand, if the child has a quiet nature, a dog that is gentle, calm and sensitive will be more suitable.It is also good to have a dog that is easy to train, so that
31、it can be taught to behave properly with children. This will ensure that the child is safe with the dog. However, it is not a good idea to leave a young child alone with a dog.29. what does the passage mainly talk about?A. How to choose a dog for your child. B. The best ways to keep your dog.C. Dogs
32、 are the most friendly animals. D. Different dogs have different characters.30. The underlined word “ amicable” in Paragraph 2 probably means_.A. dangerous B. strong C. small D. friendly31. It can be known from the passage that_.A. it is a bad idea for parents to give a dog as a pet for childrenB. i
33、t is important to choose a dog according to the character of the child. C. almost all the children love energetic, strong and patient dogsD. it is not easy for people to train a dog to behave properlyD“Wake up. Alicia is waiting for you outside,” my mother called from the kitchen. My mother didnt li
34、ke me going for this weekend to my friends house in the mountains. “I trust you, but I dont trust the people out there,” she said seriously. “Im going to be fine,” were my last words before closing the door of the Jeep. The vehicle went along the dusty road and my mother grew smaller in the distance
35、.The trip over the rough road was uncomfortable. It was scary to climb the steep hills surrounded by great pines. After a long trip we finally arrived at the house. From the moment I got there I knew I would forever love the house. It was decorated like an old country home. My room was small, yet se
36、t up nicely. That night I went to sleep early, not because I didnt want to continue my search, but because I was tired after the long trip. In the morning, the singing of the birds woke me up. The light was just getting through the window. A strong smell of baking and fresh coffee came from the kitc
37、hen. I wandered around looking for a living soul, but the house was empty. I had the whole day to myself; my friend had gone hiking. I didnt want to go with her. The main reason for this trip was to spend some time alone to think about the events happening in my life. After an icy shower, my energie
38、s were at their fullest. With basket in hand, I started my hunt. I did not mind walking alone; it was a wonderful feeling to be in contact with nature for the first time. The sound of the water running through the rocks gave me great peace. I never felt such independence in my soul before. 32. Accor
39、ding to the first paragraph, we can know that .A. the author took a cold attitude towards her motherB. the author had an argument with her motherC. the authors mother was worried about her safetyD. the author preferred to live in the mountains33. How did the author find the trip to her friends house
40、?A. Interesting and impressive.B. Interesting and comfortable. C. Rough but very exciting.D. Easy and exciting.34. The purpose of the trip for the author is to .A. enjoy the quiet and beautiful natureB. continue her search for special thingsC. go hiking in the mountains with her friendD. give hersel
41、f a chance to think alone35. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Her close friend.B. The peaceful life.C. The distant village.D. A favorite trip.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。 Christmas comes with its share of joys and celebrations but also comes with its share of
42、 headaches. One of the biggest problems that creates stress for people during the Christmas season is the shopping. _36_Shopping onlineOnline shopping has become one of the easiest and most effective means of doing Christmas shopping. _37_ These are usually only online specials that act much like co
43、upons (优惠券). There are almost always special promo codes that will reduce shipping payment or give a percentage discount. Begin the shopping early_38_ The longer the shopping progress is given, the less stress that it creates. Make time to go before the last minute Christmas rushes. Last minute shop
44、ping often causes a great deal of frustration and difficulty. Last minute shopping often takes more time because there are fewer items left and it is difficult for you to make a choice.Keep away from the crowdsThere are times when people are not regularly shopping that can open up opportunities for
45、more stress-free shopping. Busier times mean larger crowds to fight, longer lines for checking out and more waiting in general. _39_ Shopping at less crowded times makes the whole shopping experience much easier.Christmas shopping does not have to be the nightmare that many people dread(害怕). _40_ Ta
46、ke the time to plan out the shopping, avoid crowds and slow down to enjoy the experience.A. Instead, Christmas shopping can be an enjoyable experience. B. We can do the following to help make our holiday season more peaceful.C. Online shopping helps keep away from the crowds.D. Begin the process of
47、Christmas shopping early.E. Many shops are extending their hours and making it easier to shop with fewer crowds. F. Search for special promo codes(优惠代码). G. It is frightening if you dont plan it before.第三部分：英语知识运用（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，从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填在空白出的最佳选项。E
48、very human being has the right to choose how they feel; you can choose happiness or sadness. You may be _41_ , over something that may have happened to you or something you did a long time ago, maybe even years ago, to yourself or to others. _42_ you need not stay in that depressing state any longer
49、. There is no _43_ to carry that pain inside of your _44_, day after day, year after year. You must not let it grow continuously _45_ soon enough, that issue(问题) you are sad or depressed about will _46_ your normal way of thinking. _47_ thinking has a domino effect(连锁反应)!When one door closes in life
50、, another one will _48_, but if you do not let go of the pains of yesterday, the _49_ of today and tomorrow will never, ever be _50_. They will be overshadowed by your misery(痛苦). You must let go of the past _51_. There is no ifs, ands, or buts!_52_ living negatively(消极地) in the past, and focus on w
51、hat you can do about today and in the _53_. You see, what happened in the past, you have no _54_ of, today. You cannot do a thing about it, so why _55_ there?Start living and loving the things you can control such as a beautiful day or _56_ call a friend that you had a relationship with that turned
52、_57_ and rekindle(使复苏) it. Go out and create joyous experiences and turn _58_ into a constant way of thinking.Enough is enough. Dont you _59_?Do not let the torments(痛苦) and regrets of yesterday live in you deep enough and _60_ your progression and happiness for today.41.A. frightenedB. surprised C.
53、 depressedD. bored42.A. AndB. So C. OrD. But43.A. needB. doubtC. wayD. problem44.A. bagB. heart C. room D. body45.A. untilB. when C. because D. though46.A. turn intoB. carry forwardC. pass downD. hold back47.A. CreativeB. Active C. AttractiveD. Negative48.A. buildB. open C. appearD. fix49.A. calmB.
54、advantagesC. joyD. pains50.A. discoveredB. removed C. expressedD. marked51.A. equallyB. vividly(生动地) C. luckilyD. firmly52.A. EnjoyB. QuitC. MissD. Consider53.A. distanceB. endC. futureD. corner54.A. controlB. ideaC. senseD. plan55.A. thinkB. learnC. standD. live56.A. thusB. maybeC. ratherD. still57
55、.A. goodB. strongC. badD. close58.A. wealthB. happinessC. fameD. power59.A. receiveB. complainC. surviveD. agree60.A. coverB. continue C. cutD. share第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）Mary: Hello, Ben. Youre getting ready for tomorrows lesson,_61_ you?Ben: Yes, but Im a bit nervous. I have no idea what wi
56、ll happen in class and how Ill get along _62_ my classmates.Mary: I understand how you are feeling. Just take _63_ easy. Youll make a lot of friends very soon.Ben: Thank you. Ill try my best _64_ (get) used to my new school life as soon as possible. By the way, what time does the first class begin?M
57、ary: At 8 oclock. But before that we have ten _65_ (minute) to hand in the homework and then 20 minutes for morning reading.Ben: So we _66_ get to school before 7:30, right?Mary: Right.Ben: How long does each class last?Mary: 45 minutes, I think, with 15 minutes break between each.Ben: Well. I hear
58、that lunchtime is _67_ 12 oclock and Ill be _68_ (starve) by then.Mary: Dont worry. During _69_ break time after the second class, we can buy something _70_ (eat).Ben: Thats good.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，共10分）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
59、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。When I was 15 years old, I went to Hangzhou with three American. I became their guide. First, we went to the West Lake. They wanted to look around the lake by the boat. After buying the tickets, we got into a boat. We w
60、ent around seeing the beautiful sight. After that, we go shopping. The sellers mustnt speak English. Though it was very hard, I tried my best listen to their words careful and translate the sentences. They bought some scarves(丝巾) what are made of silk(丝绸). Next, we went to a park but took some pictu
61、res. When we felt hunger, we went out of the park and had lunch. After lunch, they visited some buildings and learned more about ancient architecture of China.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假如你是李华，因为你忙于准备后天的一门重要考试，所以明天不能赴约去你的朋友John家共进晚餐。请你用英语写一封道歉信，要点包括：1. 感谢对方的邀请；2. 遗憾地告诉对方你无法赴约并说明理由；3. 祝对方及家人度过一段愉快的时光，并询问是否可另约时间相
62、聚。注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3. 开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。Dear John,Thank you for your invitation to dinner at your home tomorrow evening._Yours sincerelyLi Hua参考答案第一部分 听力理解12345678910ACCBABABAC11121314151617181920ABABCCBBAC第二部分 阅读理解第一节 阅读理解21222324252627282930ABBCBDACAD3132333435BCCDD第二节 七选五3637383940
63、BFDEA第三部分 英语知识运用第一节 完形填空41424344454647484950CDABCADBCA51525354555657585960DBCADBCBDA第二节 语法填空61. arent 62. with 63. it 64. to get 65. minutes66. must/should 67. at 68. starving 69. the 70. to eat第四部分 写作第一节 短文改错1. AmericanAmericans2.去掉the3.gowent4.mustntcouldnt5.填词to6.carefulcarefully7.whatwhich/that8.butand9.hungerhungry10.theywe书面表达略
