1、会宁一中20142015学年度第二学期期中考试高二级 英语试题考试说明：1. 本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。2. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在本试卷相应的位置。3. 全部答案在答题卡上完成, 答在本试卷上无效。4本次考试共计120分钟，满分150分。第I卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分。满分7.5分 ）请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。1. Where does the man want to go? A. A bookstore. B. A shoe shop. C. A shoe repair place.2. W
2、hat is the man doing?AHaving an interview. B. Writing an application. C. Talking with his boss.3. What doe the man want to do first?A. Wash the dishes B. Watch the news. C. prepare for an exam.4. How old was the man when he went to Indonesia?A. 18. B. 19. C. 20.5. What does the woman usually have fo
3、r lunch?A. Delicious dishes. B. Fast food. C. Instant noodles第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）请听下面5段对话或独白，选出最佳选项。请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. How many nights will the man stay in the hotel? A. four. B. five. C. six.7. What kind of room will the man have?A. A single room with a street view. B. A double room with a pa
4、rk view.C. A double room with an ocean view.请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Why does the woman call the man?A. To pick up a package. B. To ask about a late package.C. To complain about a lost package.9. What will the man do next?A. Bring the package to the woman. B. Check the package tracking the number.C. Deter
5、mine the location of the package.请听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What does the man suggest the woman do? A. Take part in more outdoor activities. B. Find out what Ted likes to do. C. Spend more time with Ted.11. Who is Lily most probably? A. The mans wife. B. Evas sister. C. The mans sister.12. What doe the m
6、an usually do on the weekend with his family? A. Walk their dog on the beach. B. Go to the beach for exercise. C. Go hiking in the park.请听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. With whom doesnt the woman get along well? A. Peter. B. Pall. C. Jeremy14. What the woman bring to the party? A. Pumpkin cakes. B. Spaghetti.
7、C. Wine.15. When will the woman get to the party? A. Around 3 pm. B. Around 4 pm. C. Around 5 pm.16. What does the man ask the woman to do? A. Get some envelopes for him. B. Buy some stamps for him. C. Post a letter for him. 请听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Where will the Motor Show be held this year? A. On t
8、he Park School Field. B. On the Three Trees Show Ground. C. In the Eastbook Department Store.18. How long will the Motor Show last? A. Eleven days. B. Seven days. C. Five days.19. Who is Michael Boreman? A. A race car driver. B. The author of Speed King. C. The host of Fast Driver.20. What would a l
9、ady win at the Motor Show? A. Some jewelry. B. Some clothes. C. A sports car.第二部分： 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。ANick Vujicic was born with no arms or legs, but he doesnt let this stop him. The brave 26-year-old man plays football and golf, and swims, in sp
10、ite of the fact that he has no arms or legs. Nick has a small foot on his left side, which helps him balance and makes him able to kick. He uses his one foot to type, write with a pen and pick things up. “I call it my chicken drumstick (鸡腿下段),” joked Nick, who was born in Melbourne, Australia, but n
11、ow lives in Los Angeles. “Id be lost without it. When I get in the water I float because 80 percent of my body is lungs and my drumstick acts as a propeller (螺旋桨).”“Hes very modest, but he gets marriage proposals (求婚) from women all the time,” said Nicks friend Steve Appel.“He would love to get marr
12、ied and start a family, but hes waiting for the right girl to come along.”When Nick was born his father was so shocked that he left the hospital room. His distraught mother couldnt bring herself to hold him until he was four months old. His disability came without any medical explanation, which was
13、a rare case. Nick and his parents spent many years asking why this cruel trick would happen to them. “My mother was a nurse and she did everything right during pregnancy but she still blamed herself,” he said.“It was so hard for them, but right from the start they did their best to make me independe
14、nt. My dad put me in the water at 18 months and gave me the courage to learn how to swim.” 21. We can learn from the text that Nick _.A. has a poor sense of balance B. is disappointed with his health condition C. considers his small foot ugly D. understands his mother very well22. What can we learn
15、from what Steve Appel said? A. Nick Vujicic is afraid of starting a family. B. Nick Vujicic is not popular with women. C. Nick Vujicic is serious about his marriage. D. Nick Vujicic is not willing to get married.23. What could not his mother do until he was four months old?A. She couldnt bring herse
16、lf to hold him B. She could bring herself to hold him C. She couldnt do everything right during pregnancy. D. She couldnt go to work24. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. Nick learned to be independent at a young age. B. Nick is living in Melbourne, Australia now. C. Nicks father was to bl
17、ame for his disability. D. Nicks parents couldnt afford the hospital bill.B Four cinemas in the UKThe Kinema, LincolnshireIts a wooden building on the outside and a two-screen cinema on the inside, all nesting among pine trees in a tiny village. The Kinema showed its first film in 1922 and the first
18、 six rows were deckchair (折叠帆布躺椅). Today, its more richly decorated.“People come here because its a fantastic experience,” says manager Philip Jones. “Many rooms in the Kinema are simple and not attractive, but we try to remain everything that makes it special.”The Cube, BristolIts not really a cine
19、ma. It is a not-for-profit cooperative run by volunteers, which has been operating for the last 15 years.They are “unique for what we do, which is to operate seven nights a week and with no funding.” They make many things themselves, such as cola and yogurt.The Broadway, NottinghamA cinema has been
20、here since the 1960s, when local fashion designer Paul Smith would come to see arty foreign films, which heavily influenced his career choice. Later, he designed the stripy(条纹的) sofas.The Broadway was previously used as a church, but locals love it for its independent, art house, and DIY spirit. The
21、 Broadway also has a right-on restaurant, with locally sourced vegetables and salads, and even serves its own beer.The Rex, HertfordshireIt opened to the public in 1938 and has been named the most beautiful cinema in the UK. Theres a varied program with different films every night. Hot dogs and popc
22、orn are banned. And a real person answers the phone when you call.People speak very highly of the Rex. So do go, if only once, to see just how a cinema should be run.25. In Philip Jones opinion, the Kinema may attract people who_.A. live in the nearby villages B. want to experience something special
23、C. are interested in wooden structures D. are fond of rich decorations26. We know from the text that the Broadway_.A. owns a restaurant B. was built in 1960C. is next to a church D. was designed by Paul Smith27. The Cube and the Broadway are similar in the way that both_.A. are non-profit cooperativ
24、es B. offer homemade drinksC. show arty foreign films D. use stripy sofas28. Which of the following has the longest history?A. The Cube.B. The Kinema.C. The Broadway.D. The Rex.C By 1938, Europe had been experiencing an increased number of attacks on Jews. With no end in sight, Jewish refugee(难民) ag
25、encies requested the British government to allow them to bring in only Jewish children under17 years of age. This was to be only temporary, until the situation in their home countries was improved.Kindertransport, meaning “children transport” in German, was then born. Children from Germany, Austria,
26、 Czechoslovakia, Poland and other Nazi-occupied regions were transported to the United Kingdom. There they were either placed with other families or in hostels. Later, it was found that many of these children were the only survivors of their families. Nicholas Winton was among those people who helpe
27、d to save Jewish children. He managed to rescue 669 children from Czechoslovakia and bring them safely to England. In 1938 around Christmas, 29-year-old Nicky was about to leave for a skiing holiday. Suddenly, Martin Blake, one of his good friends, contacted(联络) him from Czechoslovakia, asking him t
28、o travel there to help political refugees on the run from the Nazis. And Nicholas agreed.Nicky spent his entire holiday of 3 weeks in the capital city of Prague where he saw the situation first-hand. Once back in England, he immediately started organizing the evacuation(撤离) of children from the Czec
29、h region. From advertising for the necessary permits, Nicky worked tirelessly. By August 1939, 669 children had been helped by Nicky and his friends. Haplessly, the last group of children due to leave Prague in the beginning of September could not do so World War broke out, and swallowed them up.Nic
30、ky did not discuss his particular task with his wife, Grete. It was only when she found a scrapbook in 1988, with names of the rescued children, their (lost) parents and the foster families that had taken them in, that his heroism came to light. Nicky has received several awards in Britain and the C
31、zech Republic.29. Kindertransport aimed to_.A. help the homeless B. transfer the affectedC. save Jewish children D. stop German attacks30. We can learn from the text that Nicholas Winton_.A. did a lot to help Jewish children out of danger B. knew nothing about what happened in PragueC. always told h
32、is wife what he was doing D. saved 669 children and their parents31. The underlined word “Haplessly” in Paragraph 4 can best be replaced by “_”.A. Importantly B. HopefullyC. StrangelyD. Unfortunately 32. Which of the following can best describe Nicholas Winton?A. Strict but caring B. Proud but patie
33、ntC. Hard-working and humorous D. Warm-hearted and cautious D In many situations, the quality of your travel experience is directly affected by your ability to understand the local language. For some travelers, the challenge of learning a new tongue is one of the joys of travel, and as a result, the
34、y spend much of their time in conversations with local citizens. Others will find that just learning to read the most common signs and use every-day greetings is enough. No matter which view you agree with, its necessary to take some time to learn some of the simple phrases of the new language befor
35、e you go. One way of finishing this task is by listening to the new language. A phrase book can help expand your vocabulary, but hearing the sounds of the different spoken words is an excellent activity that can be done right in the comfort of your home. You can see movies in the new language or lis
36、ten to the tapes or CDs. You can also download some listening material from the Internet. Just spending 15 minutes a night will improve your language skills. When you arrive in the new land, begin by greeting new friends in their own tongue. This may come easy or it could take some time to learn, bu
37、t its interesting. If you cant do this, then it means that you will need more practice and patience to learn these very important words. You can go out during the day and begin one-on-one conversations with shop owners, business-men and taxi drivers. This should not be done until you have learned so
38、me of the most common phrases, but once you begin to go shopping in a second language your communication skills will start to improve rapidly. You can also watch the local TV or listen to the local radio. For example, the advertisements will help you recognize the correct pronunciation of local stre
39、et names. 33. Whats the text mainly about?A. How important it is to learn a new language. B. How to learn a new language during travel.C. How to enjoy oneself during travel. D. How to prepare for travel.34. One should start one-on-one conversations with the local people _.A. as soon as he arrives in
40、 the place he is visiting B. after he has seen many movies in the local tongue C. when he has learned some of the most common phrasesD. after he has mastered enough vocabulary to go shopping 35. According to the author, the local advertisements can help travelers _.A. learn more about local business
41、 B. understand the local peoples dialogues C. improve communication skills more rapidlyD. know the right pronunciation of the street names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。Ways to make your schoolyard green Many schools are now doing everything they can to become green s
42、choolyards. Of course, there are plenty of things that students can do achieve that goal.36 The amount of paper a student uses in a term is countless. There are class notes, term papers, student newspapers, and pictures printed out. 37 But if you can do your best to reuse them, it will soon help cre
43、ate a better green schoolyard.Limit the use of paper cups.You may often use disposable(一次性的) cups in your dormitory. In fact, this is really bad for the environment. 38 Glass cups are fine. Just wash them by hand or throw them into a dish washer if you have one.Limit the use of paper napkins(餐巾纸)。We
44、 are not telling you not to eat without using paper napkins, but we are telling you not to overdo them. Generally, students eat a lot of fast food every day, which means a lot of napkins get taken out free. 39 Walk, bike, and limit the use of cars.Most schoolyards, especially those that are trying t
45、o become more environment-friendly, have pretty good public transit(公共交通). 40 Walking or biking will not only help make your schoolyard a green one, but will also save you a lot of money.A. We know that these things cannot be avoided. B. Recycle all the paper if possibleC. Limit the amount you take
46、out! D. Take a taxi whenever it is possible.E. And it is just a waste of your money. F. Youd better not use any dish washer. G. Its easy for you to ride a bike.第三部分：语言知识运用（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。Next time youre in a public place, take a l
47、ook around you, and count how many people are using their phones. I can tell you that it is probably more than half.It always 41 me how people can spend so much time on their phones 42 actually talking to anyone in particular. With the constant upgrade(更新)of 43 we can now do practically anything on
48、phones. But has it gone too far? Do we spend too much time on our 44 and not enough time 45 with people “in real life”?With social media becoming an important part of our lives, it is concerning that we may be 46 too much time on our phones. According to a study, there are approximately 1.4 billion
49、people on Facebook who spend an average of 15 hours and 33 minutes a month on the 47 .One of the biggest 48 with people spending more time than necessary on their phones is the clearly noticeable 49 to social and life skills. For example, many studies show that texting and typing are harmful to penm
50、anship(书法) 50 and the use of proper grammar. Also, being able to communicate behind a screen 51 poor social skills. When faced with people in 52 life, many people (especially young adults who have grown up with this technology) cant 53 their thoughts. Another 54 problem with smartphones is a(n) 55 n
51、umber of young people with seeing disabilities. Studies show that people are often complaining about 56 damage due to their smartphones.If problems with smartphones continue to increase and 57 damage, perhaps technology will need to change or be 58 . However, how much time is spent on smartphones 59
52、 the individual. 60 they are useful, entertaining, and convenient, maybe people need to put the phones down for a while.41. A. excitesB. touchesC. amazesD. bores42. A. for B. beyondC. than D. without43. A. service B. technology C. informationD. quality44. A. phones B. work C. computersD. enjoyment45
53、. A. playing B. communicating C. competing D. comparing46. A. wasting B. saving C. taking D. valuing47. A. paper B. television C. website D. subject48. A. problems B. challenges C. events D. decisions49. A. development B. level C. improvement D. damage50. A. habits B. styles C. skills D. gestures51.
54、 A refers to B. adds to C. turns to D. leads to52. A. normal B. real C. terrible D. busy53. A. change B. imagine C. express D. gather54. A. common B. interesting C. difficult D. different55. A. small B. puzzling C. limited D. increasing56. A. brain B. eyesight C. hearing D. lung57. A. cause B. reduc
55、e C. remove D. avoid58. A. adopted B. introduced C. replaced D. presented59. A. Comes from B. applies to C. makes up D. depends on60. A. If B. Although C. Since D. Unless第II卷第二节：（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（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。After returning his country, Tom very wanted to see his frien
56、ds. So he decided to invite his friends to dinner. He was cooking some delicious food in the kitchen. Suddenly, he61._ (find) that he had run out of salt. So Tom called to his son,” Go to the village and buy some salt, but pay a fair price for it: neither too much62._ too little.” His son looked sur
57、prised, “I can understand why I shouldnt pay too much, Father, but if I can pay less,63. _not save a bit of money?”“That would be a very64. _ (reason) thing to do in a big city, but it could destroy a small village like ours,” Tom said. Toms guests, 65_ had heard their conversation, asked why they s
58、hould not buy salt more cheaply if they could. Tom replied, “The only reason a man would sell salt66. _a lower price would be because he was desperate for money. And anyone who took advantage of that situation would be showing a lack of respect 67. _ the sweat and struggle of the man who worked very
59、 hard to produce it.” “But such a small thing couldnt 68. _ (possible) destroy a village.” “In the beginning, there was only69. _ very small amount of unfairness in the world, but everyone added a little, always70. _(think) that it was only small and not very important, and look where we have ended
60、up today.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处语言错误，每句中最多有两处，每处错误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。Its true that the post-00s generation have some wea
61、kness. Some of them, for example, relied on their parents too much and tend to living comfortable lives. Some are even selfish and care much for others. However, in the other hand, the post-00s generation desire to learn more about the world around us. They are independence in thinking. They always
62、keep up modern science and technology and have many new ideas. I think the post-00s generation should develop their strong points and avoid weak points. They can try to tell a world that they are a hopefully generation.第二节：书面表达(满分25分) 假如你是某中学的学生会主席。根据你校学生中存在的吸烟现象，请你根据以下提示，用英语写一篇倡议书，号召同学珍爱生命，远离烟草。具体内
63、容包括：1.部分同学抽烟的现象；2.分析抽烟造成的危害；3.向同学们发出倡议注意：1.词数120左右（开头已给出，但不计入总次数）;2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear friends, I am Li Ming, president of the Students Union. I am writing to call on you to give up smoking. _ _ Li Ming 会宁一中20142015学年度第二学期期中考试英语答案1.听力答案：1-5CABBC 6-10CBBCB 11-15ABCAC 16-20BBCAC2.阅读答案：A篇.21-24 DCAA
64、B篇.25-28 BABB C篇.29-32CADD D篇. 33-35 BCD 七选五答案 36-40 BAECG3.完形填空答案：41-45. CDBAB 46-50ACADC 51-55DBCAD 56-60 BACDB4.语法填空答案及解析：本文通过Nick叫儿子去买盐要给合理价格的故事说明，一定要公平对待他人，尊重努力工作的人的汗水和努力。61. found 在主格人称代词he后应为谓语动词，由语境可知用一般过去时。62. nor 构成并列连词neithernor。63. why 因why not do sth (何不做某事)？是固定句式。64. reasonable 在名词前作定语
65、要用形容词。65. who 引导非限制性定语从句，并在从句中作主语，先行词是人，故填who。66. at 因名词a low price在句中不作主语、动词的宾语，应为介词的宾语；根据习惯搭配，用介词at。67. for 固定搭配show respect for表示“尊重”。68. possibly 修饰谓语动词作状语，用副词。69. a 因a small amount of(少量的)是固定搭配。70. thinking 因everyone与think是主动关系，故用现在分词短语作added的伴随状语。短文改错答案1. some weakness. weakness- weaknesses2.
66、relied on relied-rely3. tend to living living-live4. care much for much-little5. in the other hand. in-on6. the world around us. us-them7. They are independence. independence- independent8. keep up up后加 with9. tell a world a-the10. a hopefully generation. hopefully- hopeful作文One possible version:Dea
67、r friends, I am Li Ming, president of the Students Union. I am writing to call on you to give up smoking. Some students in our school have been caught smoking, which has become a cause of concern. Medical studies show that smoking is harmful to our health because of the poisonous chemicals produced
68、when cigarettes are burning. Both smokers and non-smokers are affected by the poisonous matter. So the number of people who suffer from lung cancer and other breathing-related diseases has been on the increase. Therefore, smokers should give up this bad habit as soon as possible.Lets develop a healthy lifestyle! Lets take action from now on! Li Ming版权所有：高考资源网()
