1、周口中英文学校高2014-2015学年度下期高二年级期中考试英 语 试 题第二部份： 阅读理解（共两节，20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）第一节(共15小题，每小题2分，共30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将之涂黑 A Mark Twain was a great writer. He was from the USA. He was born in 1835. He was also a famous speaker. He was famous for his sense of humor. Many people liked to listen to
2、him talk because he liked to tell some interesting stories to make people laugh all the time. One day Mark Twain was going to a small town because of his writing. Before he was going to leave, one of his friends said to him that there were always a lot of mosquitoes in the town and told him that hed
3、 better not go there. Mark Twain waved (摇动) his hand and said, “It doesnt matter. The mosquitoes are no relatives of mine. I dont think they will come to visit me.” After he arrived at the town, Mark Twain stayed in a small hotel near the station. He went into his room, but when he was just about to
4、 have a rest, quite a few mosquitoes flew about him. The waiters felt very sorry abou t that. “Im very sor ry, Mr Mark Twain. There are too many mosq uitoes in our town.” One of them said to him. Mark Twain, however, made a joke, saying to the wai ter, “The mosquitoes are very clever. They know my r
5、oom number. They didnt come into the wrong room.” What he said made all the people present laugh heartily. But that night Mark Twain slept well. Do you know why? That was because all the waiters in the hotel were driving the mosquitoes away for him during the whole night.21. That day Mark Twain went
6、 to the town _.A. to see one of his friendsB. because he was told there were a lot of mosquitoes there C. to see one of his relatives D. because he wanted to do something there for his writing22. The waiters felt sorry because _. A. they did something wrong to Mark Twain B. there were quite a few mo
7、squitoes in Mark Twains room C. their hotel was too smallD. the room was not very clean23. All the people present laughed heartily because _. A. the mosquitoes were very clever and they didnt come into the wrong room B. Mark Twain made a joke C. the mosquitoes knew Mark Twains room number D. Mark Tw
8、ain gave the waiters some nice presents24. From the story we know _. A. the owner of the hotel told the waiters to look after Mark Twain well at night B. Mark Twain didnt have a good rest that night C. no mosquitoes troubled Mark Twain in the night D. there were not mosquitoes in the hotel any longe
9、r B Summer CampsSports Camp Our sports camp allows kids to discover new sports they have never tried before. Outdoor activities, language learning and cultural experiences will also be a part of the program. The summer program already includes sports but you can choose to discover, practice and expe
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12、new technologies and communication methods. In this camp, kids will learn to create their own video films with pictures, music, sound, camera recordings and texts. It will help children develop their creativity and teamwork skills in a fun way. This summer program includes outdoor activities, langua
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14、r program centers on nature study. At the camp, campers can do all the things you would expect from a camp. We offer more than 100 activity choices each week. 25. In the art camp, campers can _.A. paint with famous artists B. learn with the help of teachersC. create their own video films D. go to th
15、e theatre every evening26. If you want to learn more about nature, you should choose _.A. Sports Camp B. Science Camp C. Animal Camp D. Art Camp27. Where can we most probably read this passage？A. In a shop window. B. In a newspaper. C. In a fashion magazine. D. In a book on sports. 28. We can learn
16、from the passage that the camps _. A. give campers choices of learning foreign cultureB. introduce teamwork to campers in an interesting wayC. provide different experiences for kids in summer D. offer at least thirty outdoor activities in the open air CMaybe it is true that we do not know what we ha
17、ve got until we lose it，but it is also true that we do not know what we have been missing until it arrives.It takes an hour to like someone，and a day to love someone，but it takes a lifetime to forge t someone. Giving someone all your love is never an assurance(保证)that they will love you back. Do not
18、 expect love in return；but if it does not，be content it has grown in yours. Do not rely on ones appearance；it can trick you. Do not rely on wealth；even that fades away. Rely on someone who makes you smile，because it takes only a smile to make a dark day seem bright.There are moments in life when you
19、 miss someone so much that you just want to pick them from your dreams and hug them. Dream what you want to dream；go where you want to go；be what you want to be，because you have only one life and one chance to do all the things you want to do.The brightest future will always be based on a forgotten
20、past. You cannot go on well in life until you let your past failures and heartaches go off. May you have enough happiness to make you sweet，enough trials(考验)to make you strong，enough sorrow to keep you human，enough hope to make you happy. The happiest people do not necessarily have the best of every
21、thing；they just make the most of everything that comes along their way. Happiness waits for those who cry，those who appreciate the importance of people who have touched their lives. Always put yourself in others shoes. If you feel that it hurts you，it probably hurts the other person，too.When you wer
22、e born，you were crying and everyone around you was smiling. Live your life so that when you die，you are the one who is smiling and everyone around you is crying.29.I n t his passage，the writer wants to tell us _.Ahow to treat our lifeBwhere to go with other personsCwhat to do in our life Dhow to get
23、 on well with other persons30. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?AIf you give someone your love，you are sure to receive love in return.BIt is wise not to rely on anybody because you are likely to be cheated.CWe often dont know what we have lost until it happens somed
24、ay.DIf it takes you a short time to love someone，you will forget the person.31. One sho uld _ the painful past according to the writer.Avalue BForget Cremember Dconsider 32. In the last paragraph the writer is actually telling us that a person in the world should be one who _.Acan accept the suggest
25、ions made by othersBcan live happily and forget the pastChas made a lot of money for himself before he diesDdoes good for other people and is respected and loved by them DMany people turn to doctors or self-help books, but they ignore a powerful thing that could help them fight illness: their friend
26、s.Researchers are only now starting to pay attention to the importance of friendship in health. A 10-year Australian study found that old people with a large circle of friends were 22 percent less likely to die during the study period than those with fewer friends. A large 2007 study showed an incre
27、ase of nearly 60 percent in the risk for obesity (肥胖) among people whose friends gained weight. And last year, Harvard researchers reported that strong social ties could improve brain health as we age. “In general, the role (作用) of friendship in our lives isnt well realized,” said Rebecca, a profess
28、or at the University of North Carolina. “Friendship has a bigger effect on our psychological (心理的) health than family relationships.”While many friendship studies are about the close relationships of women, some research shows that men can benefit, too. In a six-year study of 736 middle-aged men, ha
29、ving friendships reduces the risk of heart attack. Only smoking was as important a risk factor (因素) as having little social support. Exactly why friendship has such a big effect isnt entirely clear. While friends can send a sick person to the hospital or pick up medicine, the benefits go well beyond
30、 physical assistance. Friendship clearly has a big psychological effect. “People with stronger friendships feel like there is someone they can turn to,” said Karen, a doctor. “The message of these studies is that friends make your life better.”33. The three studies in the second paragraph show that
31、_.A. old people need friends the most B. social ties are connected to healthC. more friends make us healthierD. friends can help us lose weight34. What do Rebeccas words mean?A. Friendship is more important to women than to men.B. What people need most is a friends care.C. The value of friendship ha
32、snt been fully understood.D. Friendship is more important than family relationship.35. The author mentioned smoking in the text to discuss _.A. the risk of having no friends B. the cause of heart attack C. smoking is bad for men D. friends influence on habits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
33、空白处的最佳选项. 选项中有两项为多余选项. 请将答案涂在答题卡上. ForgivenessTo forgive is a virtue, but no one has ever said it is easy. When someone has deeply hurt you, it can be extremely difficult to let go of your hate. However, forgiveness is possible, and it can be surprisingly beneficial to your physical and mental healt
34、h. People who forgive show less sadness, anger and stress and more hopefulness, according to a recent research. 36 Try the following steps:Calm yourself. 37 You can take a couple of breaths and think of something that gives you pleasure: a beautiful scene in nature, or someone you love.Dont wait for
35、 an apology. Many times the person who hurt you does not intend to apologize. They may have wanted to hurt you or they just dont see things the same way. 38 Keep in mind that forgiveness does not necessarily mean becoming friends again with the person who upset you.Take the control away from your of
36、fender(冒犯者). Rethinking about your hurt gives power to the person who caused you pain. Instead of focusing on your mounded feelings, learn to look for the love, beauty and kindness around you. 39 If you understand your offender, you may realize that he or she was acting out of unawareness, fear, and
37、 even love. You may want to write a letter to yourself from your offenders point of view.Dont forget to forgive yourself. 40 But it can rob you of your self-confidence if you dont do it.A. Why should you forgive?B.How should you start to forgive?C.Recognize the benefits of forgiveness.D.Try to see t
38、hings from you offenders angle.E.For some people, forgiving themselves is the biggest challenge.F.To make your anger die away, try a simple stress-management technique.G.If you wait for people to apologize, you could be waiting an awfully long time.第三部分：英语知识应用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，共30分）阅
39、读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项中选出能够填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将之涂黑After a long day at school，I walked home with my heavy schoolbag. Sleepy and 41 , I threw my things on the couch and took something from the 42 to eat. I passed by the living room and wished I could watch TV, but I knew my 43 would take me the whole night
40、. I took my schoolbag and went 44 to my room. I tried to understand chemistry and 45 sleepiness at the same time. I tried to keep my eyes 46 and I wanted something to cheer me up. Later, I 47 the sound of the front door opening. And I waited for itthe sound of my mom singing. Though she sang off-key
41、(跑调), it made me 48 that she was here. I ran down to 49 my mom. We hugged each other and talked for a while. I liked it when my mom was happy. Her 50 seemed to flow (流动) down to me and I got the strength to 51 the stress again. Sometimes, I wonder how my mom can still be 52 after coming back from wo
42、rk. Every weekday, she wakes up 53 in the morning to go to work and spends an hour on the bus before getting downtown. At a clothing factory, she works standing for the whole day and 54 clothes. After work, my mom at times gets stuck （卡住） in 55 for two hours on her way back home. When I 56 my school
43、 life with her work life, I should not be the one to 57 . At least I have some interesting things to do at school, but while drawing patterns, one mistake at work can cost my mom her job. I 58 it when my mom has a positive attitude and lives her life with a joyous heart, which encourages me to do my
44、 work well. 59 there may be difficulties, seeing her happy makes me feel 60 , too.41. A. heavy B. busy C. hungry D. unlucky42. A. classroom B. kitchen C. bedroom D. apartment43. A. dream B. program C. homework D. experience44. A. Downstairs B. outside C. upstairs D. inside45. A. break offB. put off
45、C. take off D. fight off46. A. opening B. opened C. open D. closing47. A. felt B. listened C. raised D. heard48. A. disappointed B. tired C. excited D. stressed49. A. look B. greet C. complain toD. help50. A. stress B. idea C. belief D. energy51. A. face B. change C. support D. leave52. A. creative
46、B. negative C. competitive D. positive53. A. early B. soon C. fast D. late54. A. managing B. organizing C. selling D. designing55. A. chat B. traffic C. duty D. task56. A. switch B. exchange C. connect D. compare57. A. complainB. decide C. study D. play58. A. achieve B. notice C. Appreciate D. chall
47、enge59. A. However B. While C. As D. Because 60. A. inspired B. bored C. successful D. important 第II卷第三部分：英语知识应用（共两节，满分45分）第二节（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，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，并将答案填在答题卡上。 How are you getting along with your senior high school? It may be hard for you as this is the first ti
48、me that you 56 (leave) your parents. I know that you are now having trouble 57 (communicate) with others, and you may often feel lonely. Thats 58 you are new here and people dont know about you. But I think you can overcome the difficulty if you can follow the advice below. First, you should attach
49、great 59 (important) to taking an active part in the discussions and show your own opinions about the matters, and at the same time, learn to listen to other peoples views 60 (careful). Second, you should learn about your classmates likes and dislikes, 61 can make you get familiar with them. Only in
50、 this way can you get to know more 62 (difference) people and show them that you are just as friendly. Last but not least, Im always here ready to help. We can take part in some 63 (activity) together and I can introduce you to others. Theres no need 64 (worry) too much, people will know you more ve
51、ry soon and will like to make friends 65 you if you can do as the above. Just remember, “God helps those who help themselves”.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中间交换修改作文，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：把缺词处叫个漏字符号（），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
52、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。It was September 10th, Teachers Day. Xiaoming had a wonderful idea but told his father that he is going to give Mother, an English teacher, big surprise. He asked for his father to help him. First they decided to do some housework, wh
53、ich was always do by his mother. Xiaoming cleaned the house while his father did any washing. Then they made a good mealfish, soup and some other delicious dish. Xiaoming laid the table for a vase full of flowers in the center. After that they hid them behind the door and waited for Mother. Xiaoming
54、 couldnt wait to see what happy his mother would be!第二节 书面表达(满分25分)假设你是李华，你和你的家人去朋友Mary所在的城市伦敦旅游，回来后你想对她表达自己的感谢之情。请根据以下要点给Mary写一封信：1. 感谢Mary的热情款待；2. 在伦敦玩得非常开心；3. 伦敦的风景和美食令人印象深刻；4. 邀请Mary来中国旅游。注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3. 开头语已为你写好高二英语期中考试参考答案第二部分：阅读理解DBBC BCBC ACBD BCA BFGDE第三部分：第一节 ；完形填空CBCCD
55、 CDCBD ADADB DACBA 第二节 ：语法填空61. have left 62. communicating 63. because 64. importance 65. Carefully 66. which 67. different 68. activities 69. to worry 70. With第四部分：写作第一节 ：短文改错：（每小题1分，共10分）It was September 10th, Teachers Day. Xiaoming had a wonderful idea but told his father that he is going to giv
56、e Mother, an English teacher,and wasbig surprise. He asked for his father to help him. First they decided to ado some housework, which was always do by his mother. Xiaoming done cleaned the house while his father did any washing. Then they made some a good mealfish, soup and some other delicious dis
57、h. Xiaoming laid the dishes table for a vase full of flowers in the center. After that they hid them with themselvesbehind the door and waited for Mother. Xiaoming couldnt wait to seewhat happy his mother would be!how第二节 写作书面表达：（共25分）One possible version:Dear Mary,How are you doing these days?My fam
58、ily and I are really grateful that you showed us around when we visited London last week. We had a really good time. Without your help, we couldnt have had such a wonderful trip because none of us had been to London before. We visited the British Museum and other well-known beautiful buildings, and we had the delicious food there. We enjoyed ourselves very much. We hope we will visit London again.If you have a chance to come to China, give us a call. We would enjoy having you come for dinner and getting together again. Yours,Li Hua
