1、兰州58中（兰炼一中）2015-2016学年第一学期期末试卷 高二 英语本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分。考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第卷注意事项：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 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A It was Thanksgiving mor
2、ning. I was busy preparing the traditional Thanksgiving turkey when the doorbell rang. I opened the front door and saw two small children in rags huddling together on the top step.“Any old papers, lady？” asked one of them.I was busy. I wanted to say “no” until I looked down at their feet. They were
3、wearing thin little sandals(凉鞋), wet with heavy snow.“Come in and Ill make you a cup of hot cocoa.”They walked over and sat down at the table. Their wet sandals left marks upon the floor. I served them cocoa and bread to fight against the cold outside. Then I went back to the kitchen and started coo
4、king.The silence in the front room struck me. I looked in. The girl held the empty cup in her hands, looking at it. The boy asked in a flat voice, “Lady, are you rich？”“Am I rich? Pity, no！”I looked at my wornout slipcovers(椅套). The girl put her cup back in its saucer(茶碟)carefully and said, “Your cu
5、ps match your saucers.” They left after that, holding their papers against the wind. They had reminded me that I had so much for which to be grateful.Plain blue china cups and saucers were only worth five pence. But they matched.I tasted the potatoes and stirred(搅动)the meat soup. Potatoes and brown
6、meat soup, a roof over our heads, my man with a regular job, these matched, too.I moved the chairs back from the fire and cleaned the living room. The muddy marks of little sandals were still wet upon my floor. Let them be for a while, I thought, just in case I should begin to forget how rich I am.
7、1Which of the following would be the best title for the text?命题人：马婷ALady, are you rich? BA story of Thanksgiving DayCDont forget how rich you are DDoes cups and saucers match well?2Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?AThe girl thought the writer was rich just becau
8、se she wanted to make the writer happy.BThe writer had thought she wasnt rich because her supplies were not expensive.CIf cups and saucers match well, they are a best pair even though cheap.DAfter hearing what they said, the writer seemed to understand what a rich life was.3The writer left the muddy
9、 marks of little sandals on the floor for a while to_.Ashow that she was a kindhearted ladyBremind her that she shouldnt forget how rich she wasCleave room for readers to think about what being rich isDprove that she had understood what meant being rich4It can be inferred from the text that whether
10、you are rich depends on_.Ahow much money you have made Bwhat attitude you have had towards lifeCthe way you help others Dyour social relationshipBEverybody hates it, but everybody does it. A recent report said that 40of Americans hate tipping. In America alone, tipping is a $16 billion-a-year indust
11、ry. Consumers acting politely ought not to pay more than they have to for a given service. Tips should not exist. So why do they? The common opinion in the past was that tips both rewarded the efforts of good service and reduced uncomfortable feelings of inequality. And also, tipping makes for close
12、r relations. It went without saying that the better the service, the bigger the tip. But according to a new research from Cornell University, tips no longer serve any useful function. The paper analyzes numbers they got from 2,547 groups dining at 20 different restaurants. The connection between lar
13、ger tips and better service was very weak. Only a tiny part of the size of the tip had anything to do with the quality of service. Tipping is better explained, by culture than by the money people spend. In America, the custom came into being a long time ago. It is regarded as part of the accepted co
14、st of a service. In New York restaurants, failing to tip at least l5% could well mean dissatisfaction from the customers. Hairdressers can expect to get l5%-20%, and the man who delivers your fast food $2. In Europe, tipping is less common. In many restaurants the amount of tip is decided by a stand
15、ard service charge. In many Asian countries, tipping has never really caught on at all. Only a few have really taken to tipping. According to Michael Lynn, the Cornell papers author, countries in which people are more social or outgoing tend to tip more. Tipping may reduce anxiety about being served
16、 by strangers. And Mr. Lynn says, “In America, where people are expressive and eager to mix up with others, tipping is about social approval. If you tip badly, people think less of you. Tipping well is a chance to show off.5. This passage is mainly about _.A. different kinds of tipping in different
17、countries B. the relationship between tipping and customC. the origin and present meaning of tipping D. most American people hate tipping6. Which of the following best explains the underlined phrase caught on?A. become popular. B. been hated. C. been stopped. D. been permitted7. Among the following
18、situations, in your opinion, who is likely to tip most?A. A Frenchman just quarreled with the barber who did his hair badly in New York. B. An American just had a wonderful dinner in a well known restaurant in New York. C. A Japanese businessman asked for a pizza delivery from a Pizza Hut in New Yor
19、k. D. A Chinese student enjoyed his meal in a famous fast food restaurant in New York.8. We can infer from this passage that _.A. tipping is no longer a good way to satisfy some customers themselves B. tipping is especially popular in New YorkC. tipping in America can make service better nowD. tippi
20、ng has something to do with peoples characterCPeople are being tricked into Facebook with the promise of a fun, free service without realizing theyre paying for it by giving up loads of personal information. Most Facebook users dont realize this is happening. Even if they know what the company is up
21、 to, they still have no idea what theyre paying for Facebook because people dont really know what their personal data is worth.The biggest problem, however, is that the company keeps changing the rules early on you keep everything private. That was the great thing about Facebook. You could create yo
22、ur own little private network. Last year. The company changed its privacy rules so that many things; your city, your photo, your friends names were set, by default (默认)to be shared with everyone on the Internet.According to Facebooks vice-president Elliot Schrage, the company is simply making change
23、s to improve its service, and if people dont share information. They have a “less satisfying experience.Some critics think this is more about Facebook looking to make more money. In original business model, which involved selling ads and putting them. At the side of the pages totally, who wants to t
24、ook at ads when theyre online connecting with their friends? The privacy issue has already landed Facebook in hot water in Washington. In April. Senator Charles Schumer called on Facebook to change its privacy policy. He also urged the Federal Trade Commission to set guidelines for social networking
25、 sites. “I think the senator rightly communicated that we had not been clear about what the new products were and how people could choose to use them or not to use them,” Schrage admits. I suspect that whatever Facebook has done so far to invade our privacy, its only the beginning，which is why Im co
26、nsidering cancelling my account. Facebook is a handy site, but Im upset by the idea that my information is in the hands of people I dont know. Thats too high a price to pay.9. What do we learn about Facebook from the first paragraph?A. It is a website that sends messages to users who want to get mar
27、ried.B. It earns money by putting on advertisements.C. It makes money by selling its users personal data.D. It provides loads of information to its users.10. What does the author say about most Facebook users?来源:Zxxk.ComA. They are unwilling to give up their personal information.B. They dont know th
28、eir personal data enriches Facebook.C. They dont identify themselves when using the website.D. They care very little about their personal information.11. Why does Facebook make changes to its rules according to Elliot Schrage?A. To provide better service to its users.B. To obey the Federal guideline
29、s.C. To improve its users connectionD. To expand its business.12. Why does the author plan to cancel his Facebook account?A. He is dissatisfied with its present service.B. He finds many of its users untrustworthy.C. He doesnt want his personal data badly used.D. He is upset by its frequent rule chan
30、ges.DFun dayOrganised by Lam Tin Youth Center and Kwun Tong High SchoolDate: 2 February 2013Time: 10 am-5 pmPlace: Kwun Tong PlaygroundFee: $20(buy three get one free)Programmes: drama, lion, dance, magic show and ballet performance Highlights: 1) enter the lucky draw to win a digital camera 2) lear
31、n to make festival foodJoin us on the Fun Day!All are welcome!Note:Tickets are available at the General Office of lam Tin Youth Center.For those who would like to be a volunteer, please contact Miss Olivia Wong one week before the activity.13. What you have just read is a _. A. note B. report C. sch
32、edule D. poster14. What is going to take place on 2 February, 2013?A. A party for close friends to meet and have fun. B. A party to celebrate a traditional festival.C. A big event to welcome a Chinese new year. D. A social gathering to raise money for wildlife.15. How much do you have to pay in tota
33、l if four of you go together?A. $ 20.B. $ 40C. $ 60.D. $ 80.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。 Sunglasses are an essential item for everyday use but also for specialized sports and activitiesSunglasses protect the eyes from harmful UV rays(紫外线)，which occur even when it is
34、 cloudy，which is why wearing sunglasses at all times outside and while driving is an important concept to remember16 There are a few ways to go about choosing the best type of sunglasses Proper Fit First of all，you want to pick a pair of sunglasses which fit your face and head region properlyAfter a
35、ll，sunglasses that are ill fitting will not adequately protect your eyes from the sun and will be an annoyance to wear17 Make sure that they cover the eyes completely and fit on the facial area UV Ray Protection When youre driving or in sunlight bright enough to make you squint(眯眼)，you should wear g
36、lassesThey will help you block at least 60 percent of UV raysYou should be aware of the UV ray protection listed on the pair of sunglasses 18 Style of Sunglasses It is also important to consider the style of sunglassesYou want to pick a style which is fashionable and suits your individual tastes the
37、 bestYou will have your choice of brand name fashion sunglasses，sport sunglasses or those of the general，everyday wear variety 19 Reasonable Cost来源:学科网ZXXK Most individuals want to purchase sunglasses within a set budgetIf you find a pair of sunglasses，you shouldnt end the shopping trip right then a
38、nd there20 In this way，even if you are shopping with cost in mind，you will be sure to find a pair of sunglasses which not only strike your fancy but suit your wallet as wellAThe best way to achieve proper fitting sunglasses is to try them onBMake sure the sunglasses cover your eyes and nobody will r
39、ecognize youCKeeping in mind where you want to wear your sunglasses will help you to pick the right pairDKeeping the level in mind will help you to choose the right pair with eye protectionEIt is true that sunglasses allow every woman to pretend she is a movie starFWhen buying sunglasses，you may won
40、der which suit you best and which are best for your eyesGShop around to look for sunglasses which are on sale or are simply reasonably priced as they are第二部分 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，从短文后各题所给四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A new word has suddenly become wildly
41、popular in China“tuhao”Its being used to describe_21_from the new building of Peoples Daily to expensive_22_weddings full of millionaires, and the new goldcolored iPhone.In Chinese “tu” means_23_， and “hao” means rich.To say someone is tuhao is to_24_they come from a poor _25_background, and have ma
42、de it rich quickbut dont quite have the manners to_26_it. “Tuhao” is_27_an old worddating back perhaps as_28_as the Southern Dynasty 1,500 years agobut _29_has always meant something rather different. During the communist revolution, from the 1920s to early 1950s, it was widely used to refer to land
43、holders and the gentry (乡绅)who would often do bad things to those_30_them.This new usage of the term_31_in September after a widelyshared_32_about a rich, but_33_man, who went to a Buddhist monk for advice, _34_to be told how to live a more simple life. The monk replied_35_with the phrase “Tuhao, le
44、ts be friends！”Chinese_36_users are highly creative in their use of language, and are_37_inventing, and reinventing words as a way of getting past censorship (审查) rules. But in this _38_， its popularity seems to be down to the fact_39_it encapsulates (概括) Chinas changing society so wellmany people l
45、augh at those with wealth, but are_40_jealous.21A.everybody Beverything Ceverywhere Deveryone22A.ability Bsecurity Ccelebrity Dsafety23A.earth Bsky Cspace Dash24A.announce Bcry Cremember Dimply25A.peasant Bsoldier Cscholar Dteacher26A.put up with Bget away with Ccome up with Dgo along with27A.finall
46、y Beventually Cactually Dlately28A.long Bfar Chigh Dlate29A.it Bhe Cshe Dany30A.above Bbeside Cbeneath Din31A.took up Btook down Ctook off Dtook in32A.news Bjoke Caccident Dhistory33A.unhappy Bhappy Cunlucky Dlucky34A.expecting Bimagining Ccounting Ddreaming35A.still Beven Crather Dinstead36A.Intern
47、et BTV Ctelephone Dblog37A.quickly B.slowly Cconstantly Dunconsciously38A.expedition B.case Cexploration Denvironment39A.how Bwhy Cthat Dwhen40A.openly Bpublicly Cclosely Dsecretly 第卷注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 Jonny：Hey!
48、Im just practicing Tai Chi(太极). Would you like to join me?来源:学科网Peter：I know nothing about it. Is it difficult?Jonny：It seems easy, but you need a lot of practice. You just follow me like this.Peter：OK. Dont laugh _41_ me. I may look funny.Jonny：Bend your knees slightly and reach out your arms like
49、tree branches, naturally and _42_ (soft). Try to keep your body straight. Move slowly, then be sure to keep your balance and dont let your body shake.Peter：I cannot control my body well. My legs become _43_ (pain)Jonny：Keep _44_ (hold) your position for a while. It helps develop your strength and fl
50、exibility. Raise your leg and let _45_ stay in the air for seconds.Peter：I feel my legs shaking. I cannot do this any longer.Jonny：Be patient! Tai Chi _46_ (call) “shadow boxing” in English. It asks you to act like water: to be flexible as well _47_ strong. In real competition, a Tai Chi master borr
51、ows the strength of the competitor and uses this energy to fight back. The _48_ (hard) you try to beat him, the more likely you will get hit. He controls you!Peter：Unbelievable! Oh. _49_ you dont mind, Ill stop and take _50_ deep breath.第三部分 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之间交换修改作
52、文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。作文中共有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：在缺词处加一个漏子符号（）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。In recent years scientists have become very concerning about the greenhouse effect. There are gases in the Earths atmosphere
53、what act like the glass in a greenhouse. They let the sunlight in, or they dont let the suns heat out. Greenhouse gases came from burning coals and oil using by industries，cars, and trucks. These gases are increasing. Most scientists are worried about that as these gases increase, the Earth will get
54、 too warmly. This condition called global warming. If the Earth does grow warmer，the ice from the North and South Pole will begin to melt. Then our oceans will spill over lowlying coastal areas. World leaders is trying to find ways to reduce greenhouse gases.来源:Zxxk.Com第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假如你是李华，你的美国网友To
55、m 想要了解一下你所在学校的校园布局，请你根据下面的简图给他写一封email，描述一下你的学校，并简单表达你对学校的情感。注意：1.词数100左右；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。Dear Tom，How are you and I miss you! Id like to introduce the layout of our school to you._ _Best wishes!Yours，Li Hua高二英语答案第一部分：1.A. 2.A. 3.B 4.B. 5.C.6.A. 7.B 8.D. 9.C. 10.B.11.A. 12.C. 13.
56、D. 14B. 15.C16.F. 17.A 18.D. 19.C. 20.G.第二部分：来源:学科网ZXXK21. B. 22. C. 23. A. 24. D. 25. A.26. D. 27. C. 28. B. 29. A. 30. C.31. C. 32. B. 33.A. 34. A. 35. D.36. A. 37. C. 38. B. 39. C 40. D.41. at 42. sofltly 43. painful44. holding 45. it 46. is called47. as 48. harder 49. if 50.a第三部分： 第一节：第二节：范文Dear
57、_Tom，How_are_you_and_I_miss_you!_Id_like_to_introduce_the_layout_of_our_school_to_you.Entering the campus, you will step on the main path leading through the whole campus. On the left of the crossroads is located the modern laboratory building, while our splendid teaching building is on the right wh
58、ere we have fascinating lessons every day. At the end of the main path, the library on the left greets you and the gym is on the opposite side. Happily，we do sports after class in the football field which is between the library and the lab building; the basketball court faces the football field across the main path.I love my school with students working hard to realize their dreams and teachers training us like our parents. Provided you can visit my school some day, I will show you around it.I am looking forward to hearing from you.Best_wishes!Yours，Li_Hua