1、高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家2014-2015学年第二学期高二期末考试英语试题第一部分 听力SECTION A （15 marks）Directions: In this section, you will hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by three choices marked A, B and C. Listen carefully and then choose
2、 the best answer for each question. You will hear each conversation twice.Conversation 11. Where will the man go this summer holiday?A. Mount Tai.B. The seaside. C. The countryside.2. What does the woman say about her parents?A. They are too busy to be with her.B. They often go to visit her grandmot
3、her.C. They dont like to travel at all. Conversation 23. Why doesnt the man buy the Chinese version?A. Because it is too expensive.B. Because it is not interesting. C. Because he doesnt understand Chinese.4. How much will the man pay?A. 20 dollars.B. 21 dollars.C. 28 dollars. Conversation 35. What i
4、s the man going to do?A. Take a walk.B. Post a letter. C. See a doctor. 6. Where is the post office?A. Behind the clinic.B. On the right of the park. C. In front of the clinic. Conversation 47. Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. In a store B. In a laundry.C. At home.8. What is t
5、he problem with the T-shirt?A. Its too loose.B. Its too dark. C. Its color has faded. 9. What is the result of the conversation?A. The man will exchange the T-shirt for the woman.B. The woman will buy another T-shirt.C. The woman will get her money back.Conversation 510. What problem does the man ha
6、ve?A. Stomachache.B. Headache.C. Toothache.11. What is the reason for the mans problem?A. He ate some spicy food. B. He ate some cold food. C. He is too tired.12. What does the woman tell the man to do?A. Improve his efficiency.B. Look for more materials online.C. Get plenty of rest.Conversation 613
7、. Where is the mans grandfather living in?A. Shanghai.B. Hainan.C. Guangzhou.14. What is the mans aunt?A. An engineer.B. A teacherC. An actor. 15. How many children are there in the picture?A. 1. B. 2. C. 3.Section B (5marks)You will hear the short passage TWICE.第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分35分）第一节 单项填空（共15小题，
8、每小题1分，满分15分）21. It is no use without taking any action.A. complaining B. complain C. being complained D. to be complained22. the airport, he was arrested by the police.A. As soon as arrivingB. Upon he arrived C. On arriving D. Upon arrival at23. The man who is the factory is an expert from the US.A.
9、 in charge ofB. in the charge of C. the charge of D. Under charge of 24. I know many children in the school eyesight is weak.A. whoB. whom C. thatD. whose25. Because he didnt finish the work on time, he was fired by the company and he was very about it.A. upset B. upsetted C. upsettingD. upright26.G
10、uilin is the most beautiful place people all over the world want to live. A. where B. which C. what D. that27. I will never forget the day HONG KONG returned to China.A. that B. on which C. in which D. which 28. It is careless the same mistake in your composition.A. for your to make B. for your maki
11、ng C. of your to make D. of your making29. Tom plans to go to the gym to twice a week to keep fit.A. work on B. work at C. work out D. figure out30.-He speaks as if he anything in the world.-Really?A. had known B. knew C. knows D. has known31. The southern provinces in China were struck by a rare sn
12、ow at that time, and people there were badly _food and shelter.A. In need of B. in course of C. in charge of D. in possession of32. I think it is Tom , _you , _to blame. A. more than ,are. B. less than ,who are. C. rather than, who is D. rather than ,is33. It was never clear _ the man had not report
13、ed the accident sooner.A. that B. how C. when D. why34. Only four people _ when the plane crashed into the sea shortly after it took off last Monday.A. have survived B. survive C. had survived D. survived35. I put through a long-distance call to my parents last night only _ that my cousin was injure
14、d in an accident.A. being told B. to be told C. told D. to tell第二节 完形填空（共20小题，每小题1分，满分20分）My kids and I were heading into the supermarket over the weekend. On the way ,we spotted a man holding a piece of paper that said, “ _36_ myjob. Family to Feed.”At thisstore, a _37_ like this is not normal. My
15、10-year-old noticed him and make a _38_ on how bad it must be to have to stand _39_ in the cold wind.In thestore, I asked each of my kids to _40_ something they thought our “friend” there would _41_. They got apples, a sandwich and a bottle of juice. Then my 17-year-old suggested giving him a _42_.
16、I thought about it. We were _43_ oncashourselves, but well, sometimes _44_ from our need instead of our abundance is _45_ what we need to do! All the kids _46_ something they could do away with for the week.When we handed him thebagof _47_, he lit up and thanked us with _48_ eyes. When I handed him
17、the giftcard, saying he could use it for _49_his family might need, he burst into tears.This has been a wonderful _50_ for our family. For days the kids have been looking for others we can _51_! Things would have played out so _52_ if I had simply said, “No, we really dont have _53_ to give more.” S
18、tepping out notonlyhelped a brother in _54_, it also gave my kids the _55_ taste of helping others. Itll go a long way with them.36. A. Lost B. Changed C. Quit D. Finished37. A condition B. place C. sight D. show38. A. suggestion B. comment C. decision D. call39. A. outside B. proudly C. by D. angri
19、ly40. A. draw B. say C. arrange D. pick41. A. order B. supply C. appreciate D. discover42. A.dollar B.job C. hot meal D. giftcard43. A. easy B.low C. soft D. loose44. A. giving B. saving C. spending D. begging45. A. yet B. evenC. still D. just46. A. declared B. shared C. ignored D. expected47. A .to
20、ys B. medicine C.food D. clothes48. A. sleepy B. wateryC. curious D. sharp49. A. whoever B. whatever C. whichever D. whenever50. A. experience B. example C. message D. adventure51. A. rely on B. respectC. learn from D. help52. A. suddenly B. vividly C. differently D. perfectly53. A. time B. power C.
21、 patience D. money54. A. fear B. love C. need D. memory55. A. strong B. sweet C. strange D. simple第三部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）AMonthly Talks at London Canal Museum Our monthly talks start at 19:30 on the first Thursday of each month except August. Admission is at normal charges and you dont need to book. Th
22、ey end around 21:00.November 7thThe Canal Pioneers, by Chris Lewis. James Brindley is recognized as one of the leading early canal engineers. He was also a major player in training others in the art of canal planning and building. Chris Lewis will explain how Brindley made such a positive contributi
23、on to the education of that group of early “civil engineers”.December 5thIce for the Metropolis, by Malcolm Tucker. Well before the arrival of freezers, there was a demand for ice for food preservation and catering, Malcolm will explain the history of importing natural ice and the technology of buil
24、ding ice wells, and how Londons ice trade grew.February 6thAn Update on the Cotsword Canals, by Liz Payne. The Stroudwater Canal is moving towards reopening. The Thames and Severn Canal will take a little longer. We will have a report on the present state of play.March 6thEyots and Aits- Thames Isla
25、nds, by Miranda Vickers. The Thames had many islands. Miranda has undertaken a review of all of them. She will tell us about those of greatest interest.Online bookings:www.canalmuseum.org.uk/bookMore into:www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatsonLondon Canal Museum12-13 New Wharf Road, London NI 9RTwww.canalmu
26、seum.org.ukwww.canalmuseum.mobi Tel:020 7713083656. When is the talk on James Brindley?A. February 6th. B. March 6th. C. November 7th. D. December 5th.57. What is the topic of the talk in February?A. The Canal Pioneers. B. Ice for the MetropolisC. Eyots and Aits- Thames Islands D. An Update on the C
27、otsword Canals58. Who will give the talk on the islands in the Thames.A. Miranda Vickers B. Malcolm Tucker C. Chris Lewis D. Liz PayneBThe freezing Northeast hasnt been a terribly fun place to spend time this winter, so when the chance came for a weekend to Sarasota, Florida, my bags were packed bef
28、ore you could say “sunshine”. I left for the land of warmth and vitamin C(维生素C), thinking of beaches and orange trees. When we touched down to blue skies and warm air, I sent up a small prayer of gratefulness. Swimming pools, wine tasting, and pink sunsets(at normal evening hours, not 4 in the after
29、noon) filled the weekend, but the best part- particularly to my taste, dulled by months of cold- weather root vegetables- was a 7 a.m. adventure to the Sarasota farmers market that proved to be more than worth the early wake-up call.The market, which was founded in 1979, sets up its tents every Satu
30、rday from 7:00 am to 1 p.m, rain or shine, along North Lemon and State streets. Baskets of perfect red strawberries, the red-painted sides of the Java Dawg coffee truck; and most of all, the tomatoes: amazing, large, soft and round red tomatoes.Disappointed by many a broken, vine-ripened(蔓上成熟的) prom
31、ise, Ive refused to buy winter tomatoes for years. No matter how attractive they look in the store, once I get them home theyre unfailingly dry, hard, and tasteless. But I homed in, with uncertainty, on one particular table at the Browns Grove Farms stand, full of fresh and soft tomatoes the size of
32、 my fist. These were the real deal- and at that moment, I realized that the best part of Sarasota in winter was going to be eating things that back home in New York I wouldnt be experiencing again for months.Delighted as I was by the tomatoes in sight, my happiness deepened when I learned that Brown
33、s Grove Farm is one of the suppliers for Jack Dusty, a newly opened restaurant at the Sarasota Ritz Carlton, where- luckily for me- I was planning to have dinner that very night. Without even seeing the menu, I knew Id be ordering every tomato on it.59. What did the author think of her winter life i
34、n New York?A. Exciting. B. Boring. C. Relaxing. D. Annoying.60. What made the authors getting up late early worthwhile?A. Having a swim. B. Breathing in fresh air.C. Walking in the morning sun. D. Visiting a local farmers market.61. What can we learn about tomatoes sold in New York in winter?A. They
35、 are soft. B. They look nice. C. They taste great. D. They are juicy.62. What was the author going to that evening?A. Go to a farm. B. Check into a hotel.C. Eat in a restaurant. D. Buy fresh vegatables.CSalvador Dali (1904-1989) was one of the most popular of modern artists. The Pompidou Centre in P
36、aris is showing its respect and admiration for the artist and his powerful personality with an exhibition bringing together over 200 paintings, sculptures, drawings and more. Among the works and masterworks on exhibition the visitor will find the best pieces, most importantly The Persistence of Memo
37、ry. There is also LEnigme sans Fin from 1938, works on paper, objects, and projects for stage and screen and selected parts from television programm es reflecting the artists showman qualities.The visitor will enter the World of Dali through an egg and is met with the beginning, the world of birth.
38、The exhibition follows a path of time and subject with the visitor exiting through the brain.The exhibition shows how Dali draws the viewer between two infinities (无限). “From the infinity small to the infinity large, contraction and expansion coming in and out of focus: amazing Flemish accuracy and
39、the showy Baroque of old painting that he used in his museum-theatre in Figueras,” explains the Pompidou Centre.The fine selection of the major works was done in close collaboration (合作)with the Museo Nacional Reina Sofia in Madrid, Spain, and with contributions from other institutions like the Salv
40、ador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg.63. Which of the following best describe Dali according to Paragraph 1?A. Optimistic. B. Productive C. Generous. D. Traditional.64. What is Dalis The Persistence of Memory considered to be?A. On e of his masterworks. B. A successful screen adaptation.C. An artistic
41、 creation for the stage. D. One of the beat TV programmes.65. How are the exhibits arranged at the World of Dali?A. By popularity. B. By importance. C. By size and shape. D. By time and subject.66. What does the word “contributions” in the last paragraph refer to?A. Artworks. B. Projects. C. Donatio
42、ns. D. Documents.DConflict is on the menu tonight at the caf La Chope. This evening, as on every Thursday night, psychologist Maud Lehanne is leading two of Frances favorite pastimes, coffee drinking and the “talking cure”. Here they are learning to get in touch with their true feelings. It isnt alw
43、ays easy. They customers-some thirty Parisians who pay just under $2 (plus drinks) per session-care quick to intellectu alize (高谈阔论)，slow to open up and connect. “You are forbidden to say one feels, or people think,”Lehane told them. “Say I think, Think me.”A caf society where no intellectualizing i
44、s allowed? It couldnt seem more un-French. But Lehannes psychology caf is about more than knowing oneself: Its trying to help the citys troubled neighborhood cafes. Over the years, Parisian cafes have fallen victim to changes in the French lifestyle-longer working hours, a fast food boom and a young
45、er generations desire to spend more time at home. Dozens of new theme cafes appear to change the situation. Cafes focused around psychology, history, and engineering are catching on, filling tables well into the evening.67.What are people encouraged to do at the cafe La Chope?A. Learn a new subject
46、B. Keep in touch with friends.C. Show off their knowledge. D. Express their true feelings.68. How are cafes affected by French lifestyle changes?A. They are less frequently visited. B. They stay open for longer hours.C. They have bigger night crowds. D. They start to serve fast food.69. What are the
47、me cafes expected to do?A. Create more jobs. B. Supply better drinks.C. Save the cafe business. D. Serve the neighborhood.70. Why are psychology cafes becoming popular in Paris?A. They bring people true friendship. B. They give people spiritual support.C. They help people realize their dreams. D. Th
48、ey offer a platform for business links.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分15分）第一节 完成句子71 .It was raining lightly when I_71_(arrive) in Yangshuo just before dawn.72 .A few hours earlier , Id been at home in Hong Kong, with _72_(it) choking smog.73 .Id skipped nearby Guilin, a dream place for tourists seeking the limeston
49、e mountain tops and dark waters of the Li River that are pictured by artists in so many Chinese _73_(painting).74 .A study of travelers74_(conduct) by the website Trip Advisor names Yangshuo as one of the top 10 destinations in the world.75. Abercrombie & Kent, a travel company in Hong Kong, says it_75_(regular) arranges quick getaways here for people living in Shanghai and Hong Kong.第二节 书面表达 （满分10分）假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Peter来信向你咨询如何才能学好中文。请你根据下列要点写封回信。 要点：1. 参加中文学习班；2. 看中文书刊、电视；3. 学唱中文歌曲；4. 交中国朋友。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。 答题纸71 72 73 74 75 书面表达 - 14 - 版权所有高考资源网
