1、20142015学年第二学期高二期中考试高二英语试卷（考试时间：120分钟 分值：150分 命题人：霍孟伟）第I卷（共90分）注意事项：1. 答第卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2. 选出每小题答案后，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，再选涂其他答案标号。不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。第一部分：听力 （共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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
2、遍。1. At what time does the office open?A. 7:45. B. 8:00. C. 8:15.2. What did the woman do last Sunday?A. She saw a play.B. She acted in a play.C. She went to the tea house.3. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Theyre friends.B. Theyre strangers.C. Theyre brother and sister.4. What are
3、 the speakers talking about? A. A fine boat.B. Their friend, Tom.C. The weather.5. What will the woman do this evening? A. Meet her Mum at the airport.B. Say goodbye to her Mum at the airport.C. Fly to another city with her Mom.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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
4、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。听下面一段对话，回答第6至7两个小题。6. When does the conversation take place? A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening.7. What can we know about the woman? A. She agrees to go with the man. B. She disagrees with the man at last. C.
5、She feels a little cold.听下面一段对话，回答第8至9两个小题。8. What are the two speakers talking about? A. Alices last birthday. B. Buying a birthday present. C. Alices favorite food.9. What will the man and the woman buy for Alice? A. A record. B. Some flowers. C. A box of chocolates.听下面一段对话，回答第10至12三个小题。10. Where
6、are Kate and Tom? A. In Kates office. B. In Toms house. C. In a classroom.11. Why did Tom come into the room? A. He worked there. B. He wanted to talk to Kate. C. He wanted to have a letter typed. 12. What was Jane doing that day? A. Taking a rest. B. Preparing for an exam. C. Taking an exam. 听下面一段对
7、话，回答第13至16四个小题。13. Where did Sue spend the nights in the country? A. In a farm house. B. In the wild. C. At a hotel. 14. What was the weather like in the country? A. It snowed a lot B. It rained nearly every day. C. There was a lot of sunshine. 15. What did Sue think of the people in the country? A.
8、 They were tall. B. They were strange. C. They were friendly. 16. Where did the man spend his weekend? A. On a farm. B. At home. C. In the mountains. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至20四个小题。17. What can education give you? A. Knowledge and skills. B. Time to play. C. Chance to make friends. 18. What does the speaker r
9、eally want to do? A. She wants to give some advice to middle school students. B. She is announcing an advertisement . C. She wants to tell us how to choose a university. 19. What is the speakers suggestion? A. To earn money after middle school. B. To continue studying as long as you can. C. She does
10、nt know what to do yet. 20. Which of the following is Not true? A. The more years of school you attend, the more money you are likely to make. B. The more educated you are, the more choices you have. C. The only education beyond middle school is college education.第二部分：阅读理解（共2节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，
11、满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑AShirley Temple(19282014)，an American actress，was considered among the most successful child stars in the history of filmBorn by an ambitious mother，Temple first appeared in a film at the age of three，and at six she starred in Stand Up and Cheer (1
12、934)Known and recognized for her ability to sing and tapdance in several films，Temple became a famous figure in 1934At the end of that year she was given a special Academy Award “in grateful recognition of her outstanding contributionDuring the Great Depression of the l930s，Temple was celebrated by
13、an adoring publicAt the height of her popularity，from l935 to 1938，Temple was the biggest box-office attraction in HollywoodTemple made a number of films as a teenager，but her appeal had faded，and the films were not successfulIn l949, Temple dropped out of HollywoodTwo decades later，she reappeared i
14、nto the spotlight(公众注意的中心) by announcing her qualification as a candidate for Congress（国会）She lost the election（选举），but Temple displayed（展示） her determination and went on to enjoy a long and successful career with the United Nations and the State DepartmentAfter retirement，she said that she was at p
15、eace with her life and proud of her accomplishments in two of the nations most influential areas“If I had to do it all over againShirley Temple once said，I wouldnt change anything21.Temple became famous at the age of A3 B6 C10 D2l22What do we learn from Paragraph 2 ?ATemple was still popular in l949
16、BTemple was a failure as a child starCHollywood made a big fortune because of Temple.DPeople became tired of Temple in the Great Depression.23Temple attracted peoples attention again when Ashe entered CongressBshe worked for the UNCshe went on with the political lifeDshe announced to participate in
17、the election24What can be inferred from the last paragraph ATemple wanted to lead a different lifeBTemple regretted having left HollywoodCTemple was satisfied with her experiencesDTemple was sorry about her election failure BSeveral years ago, I was diagnosed（诊断） with cancer. Its the most difficult
18、time I have ever faced. I think it was my sense of humor that allowed me to hold on to my sanity (心智健全). Like many people who have gone through chemotherapy (化疗), I lost all of my hair and I was bald as a golf ball. I had always enjoyed wearing hats, so I ordered several special hats with the hair a
19、lready attached. It was easy and I never had to worry about how my hair looked.I have always been a big golf fan. At one point during my cancer treatments, my husband John and I decided to get away from the cold Minnesota winter and take a trip to Scottsdale, Arizona. There was a Senior PGA Tour eve
20、nt called The Tradition being played, and that seemed like just the ticket to lift my spirits.The first day of the tournament (锦标赛) brought out a huge crowd. It was a beautiful day, and I was in heaven. I was standing and watching my three favorite golfers in the world approach the tee box (开球区): Ja
21、ck Nicklaus, Raymond Floyd and Tom Weiskopf.Just as they arrived at the tee box, the unimaginable happened. A huge gust of wind came up from out of nowhere and blew my hat and hair right off my head and into the middle of the fairway (高尔夫球场的平坦球道)! The thousands of spectators (观众) lining the fairway
22、fell into an awkward silence, all eyes on me. Even my golf idols (偶像) were watching me, as my hair was right in their flight path. I was mortified! Embarrassed as I was, I knew I couldnt just stand there. Someone had to do something to get things moving again.So I took a deep breath and went out int
23、o the middle of the fairway. I grabbed my hat and hair, nestled (安放) them back on my head as best I could. Then I turned to the golfers and loudly announced: “Gentlemen, the wind is blowing from left to right.” They said the laughter could be heard all the way to the nineteenth hole.25.The passage i
24、s mainly about _?A. What the author learned from her golf trips with her husband.B. How the author overcame the difficulties of chemotherapy.C. The most unforgettable moment of the authors treatment.D. An interesting experience during the authors golf trip.26. What does the underlined word “mortifie
25、d” mean?A. excitedB. disappointedC. ashamedD. amused27. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. The author felt worse about her illness when her hat blew away.B. The author used the embarrassing moment to impress her idols.C. The author was too upset to continue with he
26、r treatment after the trip.D. The author was able to face the embarrassing moment with her humor.28. Which of the following words can best describe the author?A. Outgoing and patient.B. Adventurous and careful.C. Humorous and optimistic.D. Energetic and independent. C Want to find a job? Now read th
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30、 waiter or a waitress C. an accountant D. a salesclerk30. If you want to get the position of accountant in Wilson Bookstore, you have to satisfy the following conditions EXCEPT_ .A. being a woman B. knowing well how to use a computer C. having been an accountant D. having an accountant certificate31
31、. If you want to apply for a job in Fairmont Hotel, you_ . A.have to be a woman and know foreign languages B.should be a university graduate C.have to be taller than 1.72 meters D.should be younger than 30 years oldDToday，we are told，children dont spend enough time in the fresh airMany of them are a
32、ddicted to a screen either on a computer or a TVthey seem to be living in a virtual worldThey have lost touch with natureBut now 400 organizations in the UK，from playgroups to the National Health Service，are encouraging children to have some “wild time”They want kids toexchange at least 30 minutes o
33、f watching TV or playing computer games for time to play outsideActivities such as building dens, climbing trees, and playing hide and seek are just some of the things kids can do. Even if they live in a city，they can go on adventures in the garden or the parkChildren often need a helping hand from
34、mum and dadThey need to be shown what to do and where to goAndy Simpson from National Health Service says，“We want parents to see what this magical wonder product does for their kids development，independence and creativity，by giving wild time” So in spite of the complicated world that young people g
35、row up in now，it seems that going back to basics and experiencing “natures playground” is what modern children needDavid Bond from Project Wild Thing says，“We need to make more space for wild time in childrens daily routine，freeing this generation of kids to have the sort of experiences that many of
36、 us took for granted”This might sound a bit old fashioned to you or maybe，like me，and it has made you think about sticking on your boots, getting outdoors and reliving your childhoodTheres no age limit on enjoying yourself!32What is the best title of the text?AWild time for children BBenefits of wil
37、d timeCMore space for children DAdventures of children33Children are encouraged to do the following activities except Abuilding dens Bclimbing treesCplaying hide and seek Dwatching TV34According to Andy Simpson，we know that Awild time is hard to designBwild time is beneficial for childrenCparents kn
38、ow the importance of wild timeDparents like keeping their children indoors35What can be inferred from the last paragraph Apeople like recalling the past Bit is out of date to go outdoorsCit is too late for adults to enjoy nature Dpeople at any age can enjoy wild time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
39、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。（注意：此题36-40的答案要涂到卡上71-75）People around the world used their computers to buy goods，communicate with others，listen to music，see pictures and learn about different places and ideasIn 2006，more people around the world used new ways to communicate and connect with each other
40、 through the Internet 36 Blog is a short way of saying Web logThrough these personal websites，people can share their experiences，ideas and opinions with anyone on the Internet People of all ages have their own blogsFor young people，they are a way to show their writings and other forms of self-expres
41、sion 37 These sites include “MySpace”，used mainly by teenagers and young adults MySpace is an online community that lets people share message and pictures with an increasing number of friends 38 YouTube is another Internet site that became more popular this yearThis website lets anyone create，share
42、and watch short videosPeople can watch almost anything on YouTube：news，sports and entertainment events 39 These include videos of people singing or dancing，or animals doing funny thingsThree young men created YouTube almost two years ago as a personal video sharing serviceThey recently sold it to Go
43、ogle for more than one half billon dollars Games and entertainment also became a larger part of the Internet this yearOne Internet social site is called Second Life 40 They get married，build homes，operate businesses，buy and sell goods，work，play and attend school A. The blog is one form of communicat
44、ion that enjoys growing popularity B. People of all ages use computers to express themselves C. It is an online world in which computer users create a new self and live a different life D. Many Websites offer free services to create personal Web pages and fill them with writing site on the web. E. T
45、here are music videos，and videos made by people in their own homes F. More and more people are buying computers because of the lower price G. It is the most popular social networking site on the web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，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。（注意：此
46、题41-60的答案要涂到卡上41-60）Many years ago ,l was working at my job at a community college when a homeless woman came in. She began 41 as she lay on one of the sofas in the student rest room. 42 , she wasnt well. Without thinking too much I went next door to the Student Affairs office where I knew I could f
47、ind 43 in the Lost and Found box. I 44 up a set of clothing and went back to my office, 45 I heard a colleague calling me. She told me that I should not 46 this person, as it would only lead to her wanting more help. I refused her 47 and went back to help the woman, 48my co-workers warning . Two wee
48、ks later, while I was working, a very cute elderly man entered my 49 and asked to speak with me in private. Curiously, l gave him my full 50 and he told me that he had happened to hear my51 with the co-worker about helping the 52 woman. He wanted me to know that it was always okay to help people and
49、 that was why he wanted to give me a 53 for $1,000. I burst into tears, not only because I 54 needed the money at the time, but also because I had never been 55 in such a way for helping someone! We soon became good 56 and 10 years later he called me up suddenly and told me he wanted to help me 57 m
50、y first home! He 58 giving me $120,000 as part payment for my dream house in my home town. I asked him why he wanted to give me such a large amount of money and he said it was because I was a giver and that I 59 it ! To make a long story short, l was able to buy the perfect little home for myself, a
51、ll because one day I did not 60 to help a homeless woman.41 A. smiling B. talking C. shouting D. coughing 42. A. Luckily B. Clearly C. Strangely D. Sadly 43. A. clothes B. books C. food D. medicine 44. A. gave B. turned C. gathered D. made 45. A. while B. when C. how D. why 46.A. ignore B. disturb C
52、. value D. help 47. A. advice B. request C. plan D. offer 48. A. more than B. rather than C. in spite of D. apart from 49. A. home B. office C. classroom D. dormitory 50.A. energy B. love C. care D. attention 51. A. disagreement B. discussion C. fight D. quarrel52. A. young B. old C. sick D. wealthy
53、 53. A. support B. check C. tip D. promise 54. A. anxiously B. eagerly C. hardly D. really 55. A. recognized B. measured C. taught D. praised 56. A. colleagues B. competitors C .partners D. friends 57. A. build B. buy C. rent D. repair 58. A. came out B. ended up C. carried on D. resulted in 59. A.
54、deserved B. wanted C. needed D. enjoyed 60. A. fear B. fail C. hesitate D. attempt 第卷（共60分）第三部分：英语知识运用第二节 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，在空格处填人一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空（不多于3个词），并将答案填写在答题纸的相应位置上。Haroun Tazieff, the Polish scientist , has spent his lifetime_61_ (study) active volcano
55、es and deep caves in all parts of the world. In 1948, he went to Lake Kivu in the Congo to observe a new volcano _62_ he later named Kituro. Tazieff was able to set up his camp very close to the volcano while_63_was erupting violently .Though he managed_64_ (take) a number of brilliant photographs,
56、he could not stay near the volcano for very long . He noticed that a river of liquid rock_65_ (come) towards him. It threatened to surround him_66_ (complete), but Tazieff escaped just_67_ time . He_68_(wait) until the volcano became quiet_69_ he was able to returned two days later. This time , he c
57、limbed into the mouth of Kituro so that he could take photographs and measure temperatures. Tazieff has often risked his life in this way . He has been able to tell us_70_ (much) about active volcanoes than any man alive.第四部分 写作（共三节，满分45分）第一节 单词拼写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）71.Her_（雄心）is to become part of th
58、e national team for the next Paralympic Games.72.She cried out “Tony” and then heard him_（宣布，声明）he didnt want to leave her the next day and that he felt more than just the desire to please her.73.From James face, I could see he was terrified of being_(抛弃，放弃)by us.74.Without a moment or two, its body
59、 was _(拖，拉) swiftly by the two killers down into the depths of the see.75.I thought, at the time, that this was just a story but then I _（目击）it with my own eyes many times.76.The first thing I became_ (意识到的) of was all the vivid colors surrounding me.77.The hut was dark inside so it took time for ou
60、r eyes to _（调整，适合）78.Would you like to _（捐赠） an unusual gift?79.The gift you give is not something you loved one keeps but a _（自愿的，志愿的）contribution towards the lives of people who really need it.80.When you _（购买） an item, we will send you an attractive card for you to send to your special person. 第二
61、节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分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：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下画一横线，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。 My school life is very interesting but meaningful. I usually get up at a quarter past six. After I wash his face,
62、I read English for about half an hour. I think what it is a good habit. I always go to school by bike, to eat lunch at school and have a short sleep on the classroom. In the afternoon school is over at 5 oclock. After school, I often play basketball or do some other sport on the playground happy. I
63、went home at about five forty. Have had supper, I watch TV for while, and then I do my homework . I go to bed at about 9:30. 第三节 书面表达（满分25分）假设你是李华，要给某手机专卖店写一封投诉信。写信日期：2015年4月15日内容包括：1. 今年4月初在你商店购买了一款新手机；2.手机使用不到一个星期就出现故障。3.已经维修了两次，仍然不能正常使用；4.要求调换或退款。注：手机型号、价格、具体故障自拟。参考词汇：退款refund; 调换replace(ment)。注意
64、：1.词数100左右；2. 可根据内容要点适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 April 15th , 2015 Dear Sir,_ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 高二期中考试英语答案听力：1-5 BABCB 6-10 CABAA 11-15 CBBCC 16-20 BAABC阅读：21-24 BCDC25-28 DCDC 29-31BAD32-35 ADBD36-40 ADGEC完形填空：145DBACB46-50 DACBD 51-55 ACBDA 56-60 DBBAC语法填空:61.studying62.that/which 63. it 64.to take 65.wa
65、s coming pletely 67. in 68.waited 69.and70. more 单词拼写：71.ambition 72.declare 73.abandoned 74.dragged 75.witnessed 76.aware77.adjust 78.donate 79.voluntary 80.purchase.短文改错：81.but改and 82.his 改my 83.what 改that 或者去掉what 84.去掉to 85.on 改为in 86.sport 改sports 87.happy 改happily 88.went 改go 89.Have 改Having 9
66、0.for 后加a. 作文： April 15th , 2015 Dear Sir, I am Li Hua. Im writing to make a complaint about the mobile phone that I purchased from your store. I bought a Nokia 5820 mobile phone from your store for about 2,100 yuan early this month. It was less than a week after I used it that I found something wro
67、ng with it . I couldnt turn on the phone . I tried many times but failed. Although I have repaired it twice , it still doesnt work. This problem has affected my normal life. Would you please let me know whether I could return the mobile phone to you for a replacement or could get my refund ? Thank you for your consideration .I am looking forward to your reply. Yours sincerely, Li Hua
