1、山西师大实验中学中学2015-2016学年高二英语上学期期末考试题 阅读理解第一节 (共10小题；每小题2分，满分20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。ASummer Surf Camp is centrally located on the Best Western seashore in Cocoa Beach & Jupiter at Carlin Beach Park with accommodation (住宿) at the Holiday Inn Express in Juno Beach.Summer Surf Camp Dates: S
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5、00 / person Surf Camp Runs: 9:30 am 2:30 pm Please note: We dont supervise (监督) the campers after 2:45 pmContact Us: 888-672-4887 info1. Summer Surf Camp Session 5 and Session 8 are suitable for _. A. Mr. Johnson and his wife. B. A couple without children. C. Mr. Black and his 19-year-old son. D. Mr
6、s. Black and her 21-year-old daughter.2. The Smiths whojoin in theSurf Camp with their 11-year-old son are advised to go on _. A. June 10th. B. June 23rd. C. July 22nd. D. July 29th.3. How much should Mr. and Mrs. Brown pay if they join in the Surf Camp with a “CAMP5” coupon from June 30th to July 3
7、rd? A. $600. B. $760. C. 800. D. 950.BEdinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, and has long been a favorite destination of tourists from all over the world, as well as an important cultural and political center.With its museums, shops, wonderful historic castle, and many pubs and restaurants, ther
8、e are many things for visitors to enjoy all year round. And of course, as it is in Scotland, there are a wide range of whiskies to try!However, there is more to Edinburgh than historic monuments and tourism. Each year, the Edinburgh Festival takes place in the city. In late summer, for three weeks,
9、the festival presents classical music, theater, opera and dance at six major theaters and concert hallsand several smaller onesthroughout the city. Whatever your cultural tastes, you are sure to find something to enjoy.Local talent is always represented at the Edinburgh Festival giving Scottish comp
10、osers and playwrights the opportunity to showcase their work and gain recognition from a wider audience.In addition, orchestras (管弦乐队) and theater companies come from all over the world to perform at the prestigious (有名望的) festival. Last year saw the arrival of orchestras from the United States and
11、Germany.The festival has now become an important part of Scotlands economy as well as its culture. Last years festival generated over 130 million expenditure in Edinburgh alone, and across Scotland nearly 2,900 jobs exist as a direct result of the festival.The festival is so popular that it has beco
12、me, in some ways, a victim of its own success. The huge interest in performing there led to the setting up of a rival (竞争的) festival, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Fortunately, demand for live entertainment during the summer is so great that both festivals continue to thrive (兴旺).The Fringe tends t
13、o feature mostly comedy and experimental works. Yet it can lead to great things - many famous and successful comedians and artists, such as Rowan Atkinson, better known as TVs Mr. Bean, started their careers in small venues at the Fringe.4. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to
14、the passage? A. The festival is economically important for Scotland.B. Many people in Scotland rely on the festival for their jobs. C. Local performers challenge bands from all over the world.D. One is sure to find something to enjoy during the festival.5. What does the underlined part“a victim of i
15、ts own success” most probably mean? A. A prestigious band for its successful performance.B. An unsuccessful performance without good preparation. C. An orchestra from another country performing in Edinburgh. D. A festival that causes trouble for itself because of great success.6. What we can learn f
16、rom the passage is that _.A. the Edinburgh Festival attracts audience across the world B. both festivals win good recognition from a wide audience C. the Fringe was set up in the hope of accepting the challenge D. many comedians and artists took off overnight at the Fringe7. Which of the following c
17、an be the best titlefor this passage? A. Edinburgh - A City of Culture B. Edinburgh - A Tourist Attraction C. Edinburgh - A Political Center D. Edinburgh - A Place to Try WhiskiesCWhat historical site impresses you most? Ive always been fascinated by the pyramids in Egypt. A few years ago I braved a
18、 long queue and climbed through a narrow passage to reach the main chamber deep inside one of them. Like millions of other tourists, I marveled (赞叹) at stone-walled rooms full of the magic of this ancient civilization.But popularity might be the destruction of such archaeological treasures. Take Tut
19、ankhamuns tomb in the Valley of the Kings for example. It lay untouched for more than 3,000 years until the British archaeologist Howard Carter uncovered it in 1922. Now more than 1,000 people a day walk through it.But as more and more people visit, the temperature and humidity inside the tomb chang
20、e. As a result, the beautifully decorated plaster is coming away from the rock.In order to preserve its heritage, a replica (复制品)of the monument is being opened about 1 kilometer away from the actual burial site. Specialists have recorded every detail of Tutankhamuns tomb and used the data to recrea
21、te it.Adam Lowe from the organization behind the project says the copy is identicalto the original. He believes visitors will want to become part of the force that protects it rather than a force that is leading to its destruction.So they wont mind seeing a replica.But for historian Tom Holland, a c
22、opy is still a copy. He believes that although preservation is important, there is something unique about places like Tutankhamuns tomb.He says it was built by people who believed in the world of the spirits, the dead and the supernatural. You dont have to believe in a god or gods to feel a place is
23、 consecrated (使圣化) and has a particular quality that cant be reproduced.What about you? Would you visit a replica of a monument rather than the original to help preserve it?8. What may account for the destruction of some archaeological treasures like Tutankhamuns tomb? A. Climate change. B. Copies.
24、C. Popularity. D. Thieves.9. What measures have been taken to preserve the heritage of Tutankhamuns tomb? A. Decorating the monument again. B. Building a replica of the monument. C. Limiting the number of visitors. D. Moving the tomb away from the actual site.10. The underlined word “identical” is c
25、losest in meaning to _. A. superior B. sensitive C. exposed D. similar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。“After you finish your homework.” You have probably heard your mom or dad say these words._11_ Theres a good reason why adults make a big deal out of homework. Homework
26、 helps you learn. And getting a good education can help you build the kind of future life that you want. So homework is important, but how can you get it done?First, you need a proper place to study. It should not be a mess. Writing on top of potato chip crumbs (渣) while talking on the phone is not
27、going to help you finish your history lesson._12_Youll concentrate better, which usually means youll finish your work more quickly and its more likely to be correct. Set aside enough time to finish your work without rushing._13_Really learning something takes time._14_If youre one of them, good for
28、you! Why not use your talent to help a friend whos having a difficult time? You might offer to study together. Going over lessons together can actually help both of you.Sometimes even after trying all these tips, a kid still is having trouble with homework. It can be tough if this happens to you._15
29、_You might have to study for 2 hours instead of 1, or you might have to practice multiplication tables (乘法表) 10 times instead of 5 to really remember them. Its important to put in as much time as you need to understand the lessons. And when it is done, make sure you find time to do something fun!A.B
30、ut remember that everyone learns at a different pace.B.You cant just pack your science tasks into the advertising breaks during your favorite TV show.C.Despite all the useful suggestions, a child may still have difficulty in his homework.D.It might seem that all the good things have to wait until yo
31、uve finished your homework.E.Some students hardly ever need homework help.F.Turn off the TV and other distractions.G.Argue with someone about something.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中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Recently I was invited to a friends house for supperand had a
32、 meal I have never had before.All the friends invited were a little 16 . Its not that Ben is unsociable, or a bad cook, but its just that he never 17 more than he has to. So how come he was inviting us round for a meal? Had he bought something 18 for his friends? He greeted us at the door and showed
33、 us into his dinning room where a 19 table was waiting for us. “Nothing but the 20 for my friends!” said Ben. We all sat down and looked 21 at each otherwhat did he 22 to?Ben returned with four bowls of hot soup. “Its a 23 of carrots, potatoes and tomatoes,” said Ben. The next 24 was also a little s
34、trange in that we didnt quite know what it was again. Its just 25 mixture of vegetables.As we ate we chatted and finally the 26 turned back to what we were eating. “Was there a recipe(食谱)for this,” asked Marina, “or did you 27 it up?” Ben put his fork down. “What I cooked 28what I could find.” Marin
35、a was surprised. “But you can find anything in supermarkets these days.”“But theres 29 choice in what you can find 30 supermarkets.” He replies.31 that we had all finished the food, Ben decided to tell the truth. He had read recently that supermarkets usually 32 away 5 percent of their food every da
36、y. So Ben decided to look inside his local supermarket bins. There he found food that was slightly out of 33 , boxes of throw-away vegetables and fruit.So Ben had 34 provided a decent(不错的)meal for his friends, and made us aware of the fact that there are many poor people who need the food, but the a
37、mount of food thrown away is enough to 35 millions of people.16. A. surprisedB. excited C. delightedD. disappointed17. A. takesB. costs C. usesD. spends18. A. practical B. usual C. cheap D. special19. A. laidB. bookedC. separateD. new20. A. worstB. mostC. leastD. best21. A. happily B. carefully C. s
38、adlyD. nervously22. A. think B. mean C. ask D. consider23. A. liquid B. mixtureC. matterD. lesson24. A. soupB. stepC. course D. salad25. A. otherB.another C. the other D. others26. A. dinnerB. subject C. foodD. idea27. A. lookB. makeC. pickD. take28. A. depended onB. referred to C. resulted from D.
39、lay in29. A. moreB. less C. some D. any30. A. withinB. insideC.outside D. beyond31. A. SeeingB.Feeling C. Thinking D.Realizing32. A. throw B. store C. moveD. hide33. A. seasonB. placeC. date D. order34. A. possibly B.successfully C. hardlyD. hopefully35. A. feed B. pleaseC. affectD. enrich第三部分 英语知识运
40、 （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。Many Chinese students studying abroad like to stay with host families to learn their language and culture. Nowadays, many Shanghai white-collar workers have received native English-speaking international students as their host families, to
41、o, in order to learn English from them.It is usually free for foreign students to stay in a host family in Shanghai, but he/she must take up the 36 (responsible) of teaching English to at least one certain member of the family. Miss Li has always worried about her 37 (limit) English. “I never knew w
42、hat to say to an English-speaking person,” she said. She has taken a number of English courses, but none has proved to be 38 (use). Last year, she saw an 39 (advertise) recruiting (征募) host families for foreign students, and that was 40 Carey (from Chicago, US) came to her home. Carey is actually no
43、t a student, but a manager. She stays in Lis apartment for free, 41 she has to teach Li oral English for one hour every day. “She could hardly speak Chinese at the beginning, and we had to guess 42 each other meant through gestures,” said Li.Two months later, they could talk to each other 43 gesticu
44、lating (做手势). Now, Li can communicate with any English-speaking person freely. About one hundred Shanghai families have received foreign boarding students and the figure 44 (rise). However, foreign boarding students can only help 45 (improve) oral English, but not examination skills.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分25
45、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，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处，每处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。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。I am always very interested in the traveling. My reasons are quite simply and clear. If someone is not sati
46、sfied with my opinion, I shall be greatly surprising at his way of thinking. On the one hand, traveling increase our knowledge of the world. Only by travel can we visit local places of interest, listen to the story about the places and have a taste of different local foods. On the other hand, travel
47、ing is very good to our health. While we are traveling, we can breathe fresh air or exercise our bodies as well. Usually, people are often traveling are in good health. In a word, I sincerely hope everybody will grasp as much opportunities as possible to travel.书面表达（满分15分）论习惯 On Habits 1习惯是养成的；2好习惯是
48、福气； 3坏习惯必须克服。 写作导航 习惯不论好坏都是后天形成的，一旦形成，就很难改变；好习惯是祝福，许多成功人士都承认守时、早起、诚实和毅力等是早期形成的；坏习惯如粗鲁、懒惰、说谎、偷盗和诽谤等恶习是我们应努力避免的。Habits，whether good or bad，are generally acquired. 姓名 考号 班级 答题纸ABCDEFGABCD116217318419520621722823924102511261227132814291530313233343536. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45.短文改错：I am always
49、 very interested in the traveling. My reasons are quite simply and clear. If someone is not satisfied with my opinion, I shall be greatly surprising at his way of thinking. On the one hand, traveling increase our knowledge of the world. Only by travel can we visit local places of interest, listen to
50、 the story about the places and have a taste of different local foods. On the other hand, traveling is very good to our health. While we are traveling, we can breathe fresh air or exercise our bodies as well. Usually, people are often traveling are in good health. In a word, I sincerely hope everybo
51、dy will grasp as much opportunities as possible to travel.书面表达：Habits，whether good or bad，are generally acquired. 高二英语参考答案1-3DCB 4-7CDBA 8-10CBD 11-15DFBEA16-35 ADDAD DBBCB BBABC AACBA36. responsibility 37limited 38useful39advertisement 40 how41 but 42 what 43 without 44.is rising 45. (To) improve短文
52、改错：第一句：删除the第二句：simply simple第三句：surprisingsurprised第四句：increase increases第五句：travel traveling; story stories第六句：tofor第七句：orand第八句：在people后添加who/that (注：删除people后面的are在语法上亦可接受)第九句：muchmany书面表达：Habits，whether good or bad，are generally acquired. When a person does a certain thing once and again，he is
53、impelled by some unseen force to do the same thing repeatedly；thus a habit is formed. Once a habit is formed，it is difficult，and sometimes impossible，to shake it off. It is therefore very important that we should take great care in the formation of habits. Some bad habits formed in childhood may rem
54、ain lifetime. Older persons also form bad habits，and in some cases they are ruined by these bad habits. There are good habits which，when formed in early life，are great blessings. Many successful people declare that they owe much of their success and prosperity to the formation of such good habits as punctuality，honesty，and perseverance in early life. Such habits as rudeness，laziness，stealing and slandering are bad habits. If we want to be useful to society，we ought to keep away from ail these vices，and strive to acquire those habits that are proven to be good for ourselves and others.