1、高二英语期末考试试题第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）1. What will the man do on Sunday? A. Go to an exhibition of Indian art.B. Visit his friends in Mexico. C. Attend a wedding.2. Why doesnt the woman drive the car by herself? A. She doesnt like driving at all. B. She is a green hand in driving. C
2、. Bob always drives the car for her.3. What does the woman mean? A. She missed the comedy. B. She doesnt like the comedy. C. She often watches comedies.4. Which bus will the two speakers take? A. No.113 B. No.132. C. No.1315. What can we learn from the conversation? A. These dresses are not fit for
3、the woman. B. These dresses are quite expensive. C. The woman will buy these dresses.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听第6段材料，回答第6、7、8题6. Whom is the man booking the room for? A. His wife and himself. B. His wife and daughter. C. His friend and himself.7. What kind of room has he booked? A. A suite. B. A do
4、uble room, C.Unknown.8. When will the man arrive at the hotel? A. Next Monday. B. Next Wednesday. C. In three days.听第7段材料，回答第9至11题9. What kind of job would the woman like? A. Shed like one in a trading company. B. Shed like one with more challenges. C. She d like one that needs an open mind.10. Why
5、does the woman choose this company? A. The work agrees with her knowledge. B. One of her friends works there. C. She can receive a high salary.11. When does the conversation probably take place? A. On Monday. B. On Thursday. C. On Saturday.听第8段材料，回答第12至14题12. Who is the woman? A. The mans classmate.
6、 B. Annie Peters sister. C. Annie Peters roommate.13. What does the man want to tell Annie Peters? A. Hell hang out with her. B. Hell go shopping with her. C. Hell visit her next week.14. How can Annie Peters get in touch with the man? A. She can go to Room 668, the Terminal Hotel. B. She can dial t
7、he phone number 4934975.C. She can go to the Terminal Hotel, Washington.听第9段材料，回答第15至17题15. Why are whales not fish? A. Because they cant stay long under water. B. Because they have warm blood. C. Because they breathe with their mouth.16. How long can whales stay under water? A. For about twenty min
8、utes. B. For about half an hour. C. For about an hour.17. Why cant the other kind of whale eat large animals? A. Its throat is very small. B. It has no teeth. C. It cant swim so fast.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题18. What is the speaker most probably? A. A tourist. B. A zoo keeper. C. A gardener.19. How do kanga
9、roos conserve energy while running? A. By jumping fast. B. By moving their ears. C By following the direction of wind.20. What is the feature of red kangaroos? A. They cant run very fast. B. They have sharp hearing. C. Their eyesight is very poor.第二部分 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）APr
10、inceton University Location: The University is in Princeton, New Jersey. It is an hours train ride south of New York City and an hours train ride north of Philadelphia.Students:There are 4,600 undergraduates(本科生). There are also 1,900 graduate students, but Princeton is unusual among universities in
11、 having a student body made up largely of undergraduates.Faculty:Princeton has about 700 full-time faculty members(教员). There are another 300 or so part-time and visiting faculty. All faculty members at Princeton are expected to teach and research.Degrees:Princeton offers two undergraduate degrees:
12、the bachelor(学士) of arts(A.B.) degree and the bachelor of science in engineering(B.S.E.) degree.Academic Year:An academic year runs from September to late May and lasts two terms (fall and spring). A normal course load is four or five courses per term, although many students take extra courses.Resid
13、ences:Princeton provides housing for all undergraduate students. Freshmen and second-year students are required to spend their first two years in one of five colleges. Each college has its own dining hall, common rooms and computer centers.Fees and Expenses (Academic Year 2015-2016)Tuition(学费): $29,
14、910 Room and board: $ 8,387Other expenses (books, telephone, etc.): $ 3,083 Total: $ 41,38021. How many kinds of faculty members are there in Princeton University?A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.22. In Princeton University, an undergraduate will pay at least _ for the Academic Year 2015-2016 besid
15、es tuition.A. $ 41,380 B. $ 52,850 C. $11,470 D. $ 8, 38723. In what way is Princeton University different from other American universities according to the text?A. It has five colleges.B. Its students are mainly undergraduates.C. It provides housing for all undergraduate students.D. All the faculty
16、 members at Princeton are expected to teach and research.24. Which of the following is NOT true?A. Princeton offers two undergraduate degrees.B. An academic year lasts about nine months in Princeton University.C. Undergraduates should spend their first two years in one of five colleges.D. Its about
17、an hours train ride from Princeton University to the north of New York City.BLast week my youngest son and I visited my father at his new home in Tucson, Arizona. He moved there a few years ago, and I was eager to see his new place and meet his friends.My earliest memories of my father are of a tall
18、, handsome, successful man devoted to his work and family, but uncomfortable with his children. As a child I loved him; as a school girl and young adult I feared him and felt bitter about him. He seemed unhappy with me unless I got straight As and unhappy with my boyfriends if their fathers were not
19、 as “successful” as he was. Whenever I went out with him on weekends, I used to struggle to think up things to say, feeling on guard.On the first day of my visit, we went out with one of my fathers friends for lunch at an outdoor caf. We walked along that afternoon, did some shopping, ate on the str
20、eet table, and laughed over my sons funny facial expressions. Gone was my fathers critical air and strict rules. Who was this person I knew as my father, who seemed so friendly and interesting to be around? What had held him back before?The next day my dad pulled out his childhood pictures and told
21、me quite a few stories about his own childhood. Although our times together became easier over the years, I never felt closer to him at that moment. After so many years, Im at last seeing another side of my father. And in doing so, Im delighted with my new friend. My dad, in his new home in Arizona,
22、 is back to me from where he was.25. Why did the author feel bitter about her father when she was a young adult?A. He was silent most of the time.B. He was too proud of himself.C. He did not love his children.D. He expected too much of her.26. When the author went out with her father on weekends, sh
23、e would feel _. A. nervousB. sorry C. tired D. safe27. What does the author think of her father after her visit to Tucson? A. More critical. B.More talkative. C.Gentle and friendly. D. Strict and hard-working.28. The underlined words “my new friend” in the last paragraph refer to _. A. the authors s
24、onB. the authors father B. the friend of the authors fatherD. the caf owner CI fell in love with England because it was quaint (古雅)all those little houses, looking terribly old-fashioned but nice, like dolls houses. I loved the countryside and the pubs, and I loved London. Ive slightly changed my mi
25、nd after seventeen years because I think its an ugly town now.Things have changed. For everybody, England meant gentlemen, fair play, and good manners. The fair play is going, unfortunately, and so are the gentlemanly attitudes and good mannerspeople shut doors heavily in your face and politeness is
26、 disappearing.I regret that there are so few comfortable meeting places. Youre forced to live indoors. In Paris I go out much more, to restaurants and nightclubs. To meet friends here it usually has to be in a pub, and it can be difficult to go there alone as a woman. The cafes are not terribly nice
27、.As a woman, I feel unsafe here. I spend a bomb on taxis because I will not take public transport after 10 p. m. I used to use it, but now Im afraid.The idea of family seems to be more or less non-existent in England. My family is well united and thats typically French. In Middlesex I had a neighbou
28、r who is 82 now. His family only lived two miles away, but I took him to France for Christmas once because he was always alone.29. The writer doesnt like London because she _.A. is not used to the life there now B. has lived there for seventeen yearsC. prefers to live in an old-fashioned house D. ha
29、s to be polite to everyone she meets there30. Where do people usually meet their friends in England?A. In a cafe. B. In a restaurant. C. In a nightclub. D. In a pub. 31. The underlined part “it” (in Para. 4) refers to_.A. a taxi B. the money C. a bomb D. public transport 32. The writer took her neig
30、hbour to France for Christmas because he _.A. felt lonely in England B. had never been to FranceC. was from a typical French family D. didnt like the British idea of familyDWhen Nancy Lublin received $5,000 from her grandfather in 1996, she never once considered taking a vacation or paying off stude
31、nt loans(贷款). Instead, the 24-year-old New York University law student began thinking about helping low-income women get better jobs. “If a woman goes for a job interview(面试) poorly dressed, she wont get the job,” Lublin says. “But without a job, she cant afford suitable clothes.”So, with the money
32、Lublin founded “Dress for Success” and began collecting womens clothes which were still in good condition but which their owners no longer needed. “So many women have clothes lying around that they will never wear again,” one of Lublins assistants says, “Nancys idea is so simple and yet so important
33、 to women.”Many women come to Lublins office before going to a job interview. Here, they receive a suit, shoes and any other things they need. Since it was set up, more than 1,000 women have turned to “Dress for Success” for help. Many of them have won jobs. Some have found jobs after being out of w
34、ork for many years. Jenny, a 32-year-old woman who was recently hired as a law-firm office manager says, “I made a good impression(印象) because of Dress for Success.” 33. What can we learn from the text?A. Nancys grandfather lent her the money to set up the office.B. Nancys office gathers used clothe
35、s from women.C. Low-income women can get jobs at “Dress for Success”.D. Nancy set up “Dress for Success” to make money.34. “Dress for Success” attracts many women because they_.A. like to wear different clothes B. like the design of the dressesC. prefer buying clothes at a low price D. need to look
36、smart when looking for a job35. What would be a good title for the text?A. Keep Your Old Clothes B. A Helping Hand for WomenC. Nancy: A Successful Law Student D. A Successful Clothing Business 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。High school is the starting point of social g
37、roups, and in every school, there would always be popular people.36. Eveyone wants to be popular when they step into high school. So there is one thing you should remember: Popular people are not born. 37STEP ONE:Know your strengths.-What do you know best?-What do you do best?38.STEP TWO:Use your st
38、rengths.Dont be shy; join the activities that you know youre good at. Catch all opportunities, for these opportunities are your tickets to being known.STEP THREE: SMILE!Always smile to everyone you see. Smiling makes you look approachable.STEP FOUR:Be yourself.39.If you have to change who you are to
39、 meet others preference, youll be unhappy.STEP FIVE: Give a helping hand.Popular people dont just know eveyone.40. They establish those relationships by helping people. But they dont do it in noticeable ways.STEP SIX Be confident.Eveyone has some shortcoming. Dont let that stop you! Even if you feel
40、 that you just arent good, love yourself and believe in yourself.A. While there are popular people, there would be some “losers”.B. Whlk up to someone new each day and offer a greeting.C. Ask yourself these questions, so that youll know what youre good at.D. Here are some steps to help you be popula
41、r.E. They have good relationships with everyone.F. Some would think that its too late, but is it really hopeless?G. Popularity comes from an acceptance of who you really are.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。For years I have no idea what I have b
42、een doing with my life. I was a lawyer aged 30 in New York. But being a lawyer was never my 41 in life. I 42 wanted to be a writer. I have a great 43 and would write amazing stories in my head. But I always knew that being a writer was never possible for me because it was a better financial decision
43、 to stay a 44. Recently, I couldnt fall asleep at my 45 time of 10 p.m., 46 when I did fall asleep I had the same dream over and over again. It wasnt a dream I had ever had in the past. The dream starts with me in the ocean trying to go for a swim 47 something, but for 48 reason I start to drown. I
44、cant 49 grasp for air and I have no control 50 my body. Then a light shines through the bright waters and when I look up all I can 51 is myself in a bright white room 52 a novel. Then I heard a voice say repeatedly “now is the time to try something new”. It wasnt just a dream; it was my 53 to make s
45、omething good out of my life. That afternoon I 54 my job at the law firm and I wouldnt have been any happier. My life started _55_ 30, and every day since that point I havent 56 enjoying life. I started to write and have been on the best sellers list for the last 2 months. Things have definitely 57.
46、 Change is a good thing not just for me 58 for everyone; it gives us all an opportunity to take a 59. So my two favorite words on which I live by and so should you are: “60 and Chance”.41. A. idea B. goal C. achievement D. motivation42. A. curiously B. relatively C. honestly D. occasionally43. A. im
47、agination B. preference C possibility D. responsibility44. A. teacher B.lawyer C. writer D. doctor45. A. normal B. usual D ordinary D. common46.A. or B. so C. and D. but47. A. searching for B. calling for C. caring for D. wishing for48. A. any B. certain C. other D. some49. A. ever B. even C. still
48、D. never50. A. with B. beyond C. over D. on51. A. estimate B. predict C. recognize D. see52. A. reciting B. writing C. editing D. reading53. A. condition B. situation C. opportunity D. position54. A. quitted B. accepted C. acknowledged D. denied55. A. in B. at C. on D. for56. A. stopped B. imagined
49、C. avoided D. risked57. A. turned back B. turned around C. turned over D. turned up58. A. nor B onlyC. neither D. but59. A. breath B. chance C. shortcut D nap60. A. Opportunity B. Forntune C. Change D. Fate 第II 卷第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。Edith is a teacher in a prima
50、ry school. She 61 (teach) science since she became a teacher. She believes very strongly in practical work as 62 means of teaching science effectively. It is important to her 63 her pupils parents be shown how well their children are learning. She, therefore, invited the parents to come and see the
51、result of the pupils experiment one day.The children had planted four pots of beans several weeks before. They had put poor soil in one pot to see what effect this would have 64 the growth of the beans, and good soil in the 65 three pots. And then one of the pots had been placed in the dark for seve
52、ral days, and another pot hadnt been watered for the same 66 (long) of time. Just an hour 67 the parents arrived, Edith went to check all the pots, only 68 (find) a note beside the pots, reading, “We are school gardeners and found there was 69 wrong with the plants, so we watered them, changed the e
53、arth in the pot with 70 seemed like poor soil, and left the light on the one that had been left in the dark. Hope the plants will grow better.” 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）文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号()，并在此符号下面写出该加的词。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
54、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。Everyone needs friends. That is nice to have a friend to talk, laugh, and do things . Surely, sometimes we are need to be alone and dont want people around. But we would feel alone if we never had a friend.Sometimes friends didnt get along well. That doesnt
55、mean that they no longer like each other. Most of the time they will make up and go on being friend. Sometimes friends move away, then we feel very sadly. We miss them very much, and we can call them,write to them and see them again. Beside, we can make new friends. It is sruprised to find out how m
56、uch we like our new friends when we get to know them.第二节书面表达(满分25分)假设你是新华中学的学生李华，你和在上海上学的英国朋友Tom约好下周末去北京旅游，但你因故不能赴约。请根据以下要点用英语给他写一封电子邮件：1. 表示歉意； 2. 解释原因； 3. 另约时间。注意：1. 词数120150；2. 可适当增加细节。高二英语期末考试答题纸第II 卷第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）61_62_63_64_65_66_67_68_69_70_第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）Everyone n
57、eeds friends. That is nice to have a friend to talk, laugh, and do things . Surely, sometimes we are need to be alone and dont want people around. But we would feel alone if we never had a friend.Sometimes friends didnt get along well. That doesnt mean that they no longer like each other. Most of th
58、e time they will make up and go on being friend. Sometimes friends move away, then we feel very sadly. We miss them very much, and we can call them,write to them and see them again. Beside, we can make new friends. It is sruprised to find out how much we like our new friends when we get to know them
59、.第二节书面表达(满分25分)Dear Tom,_Yours ,Li HuaKeys:1-5CBAAB6-10 ABABA 11-15BCCBB 16-20CABAB21-24：CCBD 25-28:DACB29-32 A D D A 33-35BDB36-40:ADCGE41-45: BCABB46-50: CADBC51-55: DBCAB56-60: ABDBC61. has taught 62. a 63. that 64. on 65. other 66. length 67. before68. to find 69. something 70. what第二句：That改为It; things 后加with; 第三句：去掉are; 第四句：alone 改为lonely 第五句：didnt 改为dont 第七句：friend改为friends; 第八句：sadly改为sad 第九句：and 改为but; 第十句：Beside改为Besides;第十一句：surprised 改为surprising
