1、龙川一中20142015学年第二学期期中考试高 二 英 语 试 卷本试卷满分135分，考试时间：120分钟I 语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）A man was walking along the street when he saw a woman struggling with a large package（包裹）. It was half in and half out of her car.He was a 1 kind of man so he went up to the woman and said, Let me gi
2、ve you a hand with that package. It looks very 2 .Thats very kind of you, the woman said. Im having a lot of 3 with it. I think its stuck.Together well soon move it, the man said. Ill get into the 4 and take the other end.Oh, thats very 5 . Thank you so much, the woman said gratefully. He got into t
3、he back 6 of the car and took hold of the other end of the package.Right, he said, Im ready. And he began to push with all his 7 .For several minutes the man and the woman struggled with the package. Soon they were both red in face and out of 8 .Lets pause for a minute, the man said. Youre right. It
4、 really is 9 .They paused for a few 10 to wipe the perspiration from their faces and get their breath back.Then the man said, Lets try again. Are you 11 ?They 12 took hold of the package again.One, two, three! the man said, and again they 13 their struggle with the package.At last, when they were bo
5、th 14 , the man said, Im sorry, but the package really seems to be 15 stuck. I dont think theres any way we can get it out of the car.Get it out of the car! the woman cried. You fool! Im trying to get it in!1. A. helpful B. careful C. useful D. hopeful2. A. big B. small C. heavy D. light3. A. proble
6、ms B. trouble C. pain D. worry4. A. seat B. package C. street D. car5. A. sensible B. interesting C. possible D. moving6. A. car B. box C. seat D. chair7. A. power B. strength C. hands D. arms8. A. mind B. air C. exercise D. breath9. A. stuck B. taken C. shaken D. broken10. A. times B. hours C. mome
7、nts D. days11. A. alright B. ready C. OK D. right12. A. both B. all C. each D. every13. A. stopped B. kept C. paused D. continued14. A. interested B. excited C. exhausted D. surprised15. A. mostly B. completely C. nearly D. greatly第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或
8、使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为1625的相应位置上。Pablo Picasso, born in 1881 in Spain, is the greatest western artist in the 20th century. At the age of 10 he was already _16_ excellent artist. He had his first _17_ (exhibit) when he was 16. From 1902-1904 he painted a series of pictures where the main color
9、was blue. These pictures showed poor, unhappy people _18_ were known as Picassos “blue period”. From 1904-1906 Picasso painted much _19_ (happy) pictures in the color pink. This period was known as Picassos “pink period”.With another Spanish artist _20_ (call) George Braque, Picasso started a moveme
10、nt called Cubism. His first Cubist paintings were all printed _21_ brown and grey. _22_ is agreed that Picassos greatest Cubist painting is Guernica, _23_ was painted in Madrid in 1937. Guernica, the name of a town, _24_ (destroy) during the 1930s war in Spain. In this painting, Picasso showed his f
11、eelings about _25_ had happened to the town during the war.II 阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）ANot long ago the movie 2012 came into screen. The people were threatened by those scenes of destroying flood, severe earthquake, terrifying hurricane and constructions representing human civilizati
12、on being destroyed and even swallowed by disasterLuckily, they are just the director s imagination, but the present situation is not heading a positive direction, eitherTake my own experience in Alaska as an example. Once I took a trip to the glacier. Along the way there stood signposts marking the
13、snow lines of different years. They started from the foot of the mountain, but it was at the top when I finally saw melting glaciers（融化的冰川）. My heart ached seeing the beautiful blue ice melting at every secondSad but true, they are the effects of global warming and the result of our human impact. Fu
14、rthermore, each year the rising sea level will kill 56 million people, and thats about the population of the entire Italy. According to studies, if the temperature keeps on rising like this, by the year 2050, some islands and coastal cities including New York, Shanghai, Tokyo and Sydney will be drow
15、ned in waterOur fortune is in our own hands. It depends on us to shape our future, to reduce future human impact and find ways to form a peaceful relationship with our environment. Therefore, its time for actions to be taken right now. Contribute a little to energy saving by using more efficient lig
16、ht bulbs and less hot water. Let recycle become our habit by thinking twice before throwing something away. Let us take public transportation as our first choice when going to a certain place. It might cost more time for now, but it s to the benefit of a permanent future. Take care of every tree and
17、 grass around us by watering them or simply just avoid destroying them In a word, small drops of water make a big ocean. The earth does not belong to us. On the contrary, we belong to the earth. Please bear in mind that the earth is our home. It is our responsibility to build a brighter and better f
18、uture of our planet and prevent what happened in the movie 2012 from becoming reality26Why does the author talk about the movie 2012 in the passage ?ATo give exampleBTo lead into the topicCTo make predictionDTo provide the evidence27How did the author feel when he took a trip to the glacier?AWorried
19、 BPuzzled CScared DBored28It can be inferred from the third paragraph that .A56 million people in Italy have been killed owing to the rising sea levelBSome islands and coastal cities will be drowned in water by the year of 2050CHuman being will be in danger if we dont take actions to prevent the glo
20、bal warmingDIt is certain that what happened in the movie 2012 will come into reality29According to the passage, you are advised to .Adrive our own private cars instead of taking buses to some placeBrecycle everything that is usedCgo to see the movie 2012 at onceDwork together to take good care of o
21、ur planet30What does the author mean by saying small drops of water make a big ocean?AThink twice before taking action, BIts our duty to protect the oceanCEveryone together can make a differenceDIts important to save every drop of waterBIf you see someone drowning, speed is very important. Once you
22、get him out of the water, if he isnt breathing, you have four minutes before his brain is completely destroyed. Support his neck, tilt（使翘起）his head back and press his chin（下巴）upwards. This stops the tongue blocking the airway in the throat and is sometimes enough to get him breathing again. If that
23、doesnt work, start mouth-to-mouth breathing. Press his nostrils（鼻孔）together with your fingers. Open your mouth and take a deep breath. Blow into his lungs until his chest rises, then remove your mouth and watch his chest fall. Repeat twelve times a minute. Keep doing until help arrives.To bring a ch
24、ild back to life, keep your lips around his mouth and nose and gently blow into his mouth. Give the first four breaths as quickly as possible to fill the blood with oxygen. If, in spite of your efforts, he starts turning a blue grey color, you can feel no pulse（脉搏）,then pressing is the last chance o
25、f saving his life.With arms straight, rock（摇动）forwards, pressing down on the lower half of the breastbone. Dont be too hard or you may break a rib（肋骨）. Check how effective you are seeing if his color improves or his pulse becomes independent to your chest pressing. If this happens, stop the pressing
26、. Otherwise continue until rescue arrives.31. This passage is mainly about _.A. how to save people out of the water B. how to give first aid to people who are drowningC. how to do mouth-to-mouth breathing D. how to save a child from a river32. Once you get a drowning man out of the water, if he isnt
27、 breathing, you must first _.A. get him breathing againB. take him to the nearest hospital as soon as possibleC. find someone to help youD. call the First Aid Centre33. In the last paragraph, the word “rescue” means _.A. breathB. doctorC. helpD. pulse34. If the drowning boy has no pulse, _.A. pressi
28、ng his chin upwards is enough to get him breathing againB. blowing air into his mouth is sure to save his lifeC. pressing his nostrils together with your fingers can workD. pressing his chest is the last chance of saving his life35. Which of the following statements is true?A. If a man fails to brea
29、the for four minutes, his brain will be completely destroyed.B. If you see someone drowning, you must give him mouth-to-mouth breathing.C. Dont stop pressing his chest, if the drowning man starts breathing again.D. When pressing, you can do it as hard as you can.CToo much TV-watching can harm childr
30、ens ability to learn and even reduce their chances of getting a college degree, new studies suggest in the latest effort to examine the effects of television on children.One of the studies looked at nearly 400 northern California third-graders. Those with TVs in their bedrooms scored about eight poi
31、nts lower on math and language arts tests than children without bedroom TVs.A second study, looking at nearly 1,000 grown-ups in New Zealand, found lower education levels among 26-year-olds who had watched lots of TV during childhood. But the results dont prove that TV is the cause and dont rule out
32、(排除) that already poorly motivated youngsters may watch lots of TV.Their study measured the TV habits of 26-year-olds between ages 5 and 15. These with college degrees had watched an average of less than two hours of TV per weeknight during childhood, compared with an average of more than 2 hours fo
33、r those who had no education beyond high school.In the California study, children with TVs in their rooms but no computers at home scored the lowest, while those with no bedroom TVs but who had home computers scored the highest.While this study does not prove that bedroom TV sets caused the lower sc
34、ores, it adds to accumulating(积累) findings that children shouldnt have TVs in their bedrooms.36. According to the California study, the low-scoring group might_.A. have watched a lot of TV B. not be interested in mathC. be unable to go to college D. have had computers in their bedrooms37. What is th
35、e researchers understanding of the New Zealand study results?A. Poorly motivated 26-year-olds watch more TV.B. Habits of TV watching reduce learning interest.C. TV watching leads to lower education levels of the 15-year-olds.D. The connection between TV and education levels is difficult to explain.3
36、8. What can we learn from the last two paragraphs?A. More time should be spent on computers.B. Children should be forbidden from watching TV.C. TV sets shouldnt be allowed in childrens bedrooms.D. Further studies on high-achieving students should be done.39. The passage is probably written for _A. t
37、eachers B. parents C. TV sellers D. education experts.40. What would be the best title for this text?A. Computers or Televisions B. Effects of Television on ChildrenC. Studies on TV and College EducationD. Television and Childrens Learning HabitsDGetting sick overseas can be scary. Youre in an unfam
38、iliar place and often dont speak the language. Although each trip is different, there are universal things you can do to keep safe.Be prepared. “Schedule a visit with a doctor who specializes in travel or the area youre visiting at least four weeks before your departure,” says WHO public health expe
39、rt Dr. Gilles Poumerol. A travel doctor will be able to give you the required and recommended vaccinations(接种疫苗) as well as discuss any medical issues you may come across abroad.Get insurance. “In many countries where you have limited access to health care, good health care is only found in the priv
40、ate sector and can be very expensive,” Dr. Poumerol says. Plus, in an emergency, returning to the United States can cost more than $50,000. Ask your health insurance company whether your policy applies overseas and whether it will cover trips to a foreign hospital. If not, there are many companies t
41、hat offer short-term travel health insurance for a reasonable fee. A list can be found on the US State Departments travel website.Pack well. Dr. Poumerol also suggests bringing a note from your doctor in English and the language of the country youre visiting. Packing an emergency contact list is imp
42、ortant. Contacts should include the local embassy(使馆), relatives who should be informed if you get sick and your health insurance company.Be care. You have to be in charge of your health. If youre being treated abroad, question the medical staff about their sterilization(杀菌) practices; injection (注射
43、) equipment should be put in boiling water for at least 30 minutes or used only once. Also be sure that doctors and nurses are wearing gloves to prevent fluid transfer. Limiting your alcohol intake will keep you focused on your safety. If your common sense is perfect, the rest of your body should fo
44、llow.41. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. You must receive some vaccinations after going abroad.B. Alcohol intake will keep you focused on your safety.C. You should employ a travel doctor who travels with you.D. Its a terrible thing to get sick in a strange country.42. Acco
45、rding to the passage, you can visit the US State Departments travel website to find_.A. which companies offer short-term travel health insuranceB. how to get back to the United States when you illC. whether your policy applies overseas or notD. good health care which cover trips43. Dr. Poumerol sugg
46、ests bringing a note that_.A. records your life story abroadB. shows all your health and safety requirementsC. was written in English and the local languageD. was bought in the country youre visiting44. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. Health care provided abroad can be unreliable.B.
47、You shouldnt eat much when you stay abroad.C. Injection equipment should be used only once.D. You have to treat yourself when you are ill.45. What is the best title for this passage?A. How to get insurance abroadB. Tips for keeping safe overseasC. Get ready for your tripD. Avoid dangerous travels第二节
48、 信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。以下是几个国际节日的简要介绍：AWharfedale Festival of Performing Arts West Yorkshire, the United KingdomYoung people are invited to compete in this performing arts festival with classes covering speech, guitar, dance, poetry and short story writing, and so onThe previo
49、us years winners are invited back to perform again at a special concertWith a long and well-known history behind it , this well-attended competition is a kind of forerunner of popular television talent contests such as Pop Idol.BSydney Writers Festival Sydney, AustraliaHeld at Sydneys Wharf 4/5, the
50、 annual Sydney Writers Festival is the biggest literary event of its kind in Australia and one of the biggest book fairs in the worldAttracting a mix of authors, poets, editors, publishers and book lovers, this is a great event at which people can look through thousands of titles while enjoying work
51、shops, book readings and seminars.CFlipside Festival SingaporeAs part of the Singapore Arts Festival Outreach Programme, Flipside aims to reach a much wider audience with three weeks of lively, fun street performancesFlipside promises to bring out the adventurous side of you with a combination of ph
52、ysical theatre and mind games as well as free outdoor performances such as music performances from local singers.DHay Festival Hay on Wye, the United KingdomThe little marked town, Hay, has a population of 1500 and no fewer than 39 bookshopsIt bills itself as the worlds first and most distinguished
53、book town, and is, therefore, a perfect place for a literary festivalThe festival is a celebration of great writingThere are events including film screenings and musical concerts and the bookshops remain open throughout.EBergen International Festival Bergen, NorwayFounded in 1953, the Bergen Interna
54、tional Festival presents an impressive cast of outstanding international artists in the fields of music, ballet, opera and other performing artsMore than 120 events take place in late May to early June, which is a time of beautiful spring weatherThe main festival venue is the Grief Hall while the sm
55、allest and most unusual is an old trolley bus with seating for just 33 people.FNuits Sonores Lyon, FranceHeld each May, this relatively new festival brings together some of the biggest club DJs from around the worldThe focus is on electronic dance music, but it also embraces all musical forms rangin
56、g from hip hop to jazzFor those that want to see daylight hours after a hard night clubbing, there is a wide variety of cultural events during the day ranging from special festival food programmers to films.下面是几个人物的简要介绍，请匹配他们感兴趣的节日。46. Martin, a famous writer, likes to find as many chances as possib
57、le to attend literary events around the worldMartin hopes to make friends with editors and book lovers.47. Kelly is crazy about music, especially electronic dance musicShe would like to go to a festival where she can enjoy different musical formsShe also has a strong interest in films.48As an outgoi
58、ng girl, Victoria is fond of performing arts. She hopes to take part in some performing arts festivals to challenge and improve herself, and as a way to prepare for future television talent contests.49Simon is in search of a festival in North Europe with a long history where he can appreciate great
59、international performing arts, especially ballet and opera.50Chris is a university student who majors in musicHed like to watch some local street music performancesHe is also very interested in physical theatre and mind games.IV 写作第一节 基础写作（共1小题，满分25分）母亲节快到了。请你用英语写一篇介绍你母亲的简短文章。【写作内容】 教龄近20年的小学音乐教师； 二
60、十二岁大学毕业选择当了老师； 工作努力，待学生态度和蔼，以身作则； 深受学生尊敬爱戴； 乐于帮助有困难的学生； 我为母亲自豪。【写作要求】 只能用 5 个句子表达全部内容。【评分标准】句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章连贯。第二节 读写任务(满分25)阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。Scientists find that hard-working people live longer than average men and women. Career women are healthier than housewives. Evidence shows that t
61、he jobless are in poorer health than the job-holders. A study shows that whenever the employment rate increases by 1%, the death rate decreases correspondingly(相应地) by 2%. All this comes down to one point: work is helpful to health.Why is work good for health? It is because work keeps people busy, a
62、way from loneliness. Researches show that people feel unhappy, worried and lonely when they have nothing to do. Instead, the happiest are those who are busy. Work serves as a bridge between man and reality. By work, people come into contact with each other. By collective activities, they find friend
63、ship and warmth. This is helpful to health. The loss of work means the loss of everything. It affects man spiritually and makes him likely to disease.Besides, work gives one a sense of fulfillment and a sense of achievement. Work makes one feel his value and status in society. When a writer finishes
64、 his writing or a teacher sees his students grow, they are happy beyond words.【写作内容】1.以约30个词概括短文的要点；2.然后以约120个词就“努力学习，快乐生活”的主题发表看法，并包括如下要点：(1)你赞同“努力学习也可以快乐生活”这一观点吗？简要阐述理由。 (2)举例说明你的同学是如何努力学习并保持健康乐观的心态的？(3)简述如何才能做到努力学习并快乐生活？【写作要求】1. 在作文中可以使用自己亲身的经历或虚构的故事，也可以参照阅读材料的内容但不得直接引用原文中的句子；2. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。
65、【评分标准】概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章连贯。龙川一中20142015学年第二学期期中考试高二英语试题参考答案完形填空：1-5 ACBDA 6-10 CBDAC 11-15 BADCB语法填空：16. an 17. exhibition 18. and 19. happier 20. called21. in 22. It 23. which 24. was destroyed 25. what阅读理解：26-30 BACDC 31-35 BACDA 36-40 ADCBB 41-45 DACAB信息匹配：46-50 BFAEC基础写作：One possible version:My m
66、other has been a music teacher in a primary school for nearly 20 years. She finished college at the age of 22 and chose to work as a teacher. She is well respected and deeply loved by her students because she is very kind to her students, works very hard and is very strict with herself in her work.
67、Whenever her students come across any kind of difficulty, she is always ready to help them. As her daughter, Im proud of my mother and hope to become a teacher like her in the future.读写任务One possible version:The author highlights the effect of work on peoples health, because it can rid one of loneli
68、ness, and make one feel fruitful and proud of himself, which always contributes to a good body.In common with the author, I agree that the harder you work, the happier you will be, as hard work can keep a person busy, and gives one a sense of achievement, thus he will be self-confident and feel happ
69、y.Around me, some of my classmates work very hard, hoping to fulfill their dream. However, they dont seem unhappy. Oppositely, they try to find fun even under the pressure of the NMET. For example, they may share the joy with others when working out a problem. Sometimes they may play a trick on his partner using the newly-learned idioms, thus refresh themselves quickly.As for me, I think only when we truly experience what fun it is, can we spare no effort to study hard and meanwhile enjoy ourselves.版权所有：高考资源网()
