1、特立中学20152016学年第二学期高二英语期中卷考试时间：150分钟 满分：150分第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，每小题3分，共60分） A According to a new US study, couples who expect their children to help care for them in old age should hope they have daughters because they are likely to be twice as attentive overall. The research by Angelina Grigoryeva, a soci
2、ologist at Princeton University, found that, while women provide as much care for their elderly parents as they can manage, men do as little as they can get away with and often leave it to female family members. Her analysis of the family networks of 26,000 older Americans concluded that gender(性别)
3、is the most important predictor(预示物) of whether or not people will actively care for elderly parents. In a paper being presented at the annual conference of the American Sociological Association in San Francisco, she concludes that simply having a sister makes men statistically likely provide less c
4、are. Using data from the University of Michigan Health and Retirement Study, a study which has been tracking a cross-section of over-50s for the last decade, she calculated that women provide an average of 12.3 hours a month of care for elderly parents while men offer only 5.6 hours. “Sons reduce th
5、eir relative care-giving efforts when they have a sister, while daughters increase theirs when they have a brother.” “This suggests that sons pass on parent care-giving responsibilities to their sisters.” In the UK, the 2011 census(人口普查) showed that there are now around 6.5 million people with carin
6、g responsibilities, a figure which has risen by a tenth in a decade. But many are doing so at the risk of their own health. The census showed that those who provide 50 hours or more of care a week while trying to hold down a full-time job are three times more likely to be struggling with ill health
7、than their working counterparts(相对应的人) who are not carers. 1. In the text, whats the most important factor to predict if people will actively care for the elderly? A. Career. B. Education. C. Gender. D. Family networks.2. The US study finds that _. A. sons are twice likely as daughters to care for p
8、arents in old age B. having a sister makes men less likely to do their fair share C. sons and daughters seem to give equal care to their parents D. sons are unwilling to leave care-giving responsibilities to female family members3. What does the author stress in the last paragraph? A. People should
9、give up their jobs to care for the elderly. B. Many care providers work longer hours than others. C. People shouldnt pass on caring responsibilities to others. D. Many care providers have potential health problems.4. The author develops the text by _. A. analyzing various research and data B. descri
10、bing peoples experiences C. explaining social networks of careers D. comparing different gender behavior B Do you know how to tell a story? The following are some tips:Who Will Listen?Will you tell your story to people of your own age? Will they be friendsor young people you havent met before? Perha
11、ps you will tell it toyounger children, or will it be an audience of adults? Will it be justa few people, a small group, or a large audience? Why Are You Telling It?There are many reasons for telling a story. Knowing why you are telling it may be the most helpful reason in choosing a story for a par
12、ticular audience.Many storytellers choose tales just to entertain(娱乐). They tell jokes or silly stories. Others want to teach something, such as how to be kinder to animals, the environment, or other people. One storyteller likes to encourage his listeners to try new things. Some babysitters tell st
13、ories to help children not to be afraid of thunder, lightning or frightening shadows in their rooms. Others want to make people think or to help people remember. Some like to frighten their audience with ghost (鬼) stories. Where Will You Speak? How you tell your story and what story helpers you use
14、will depend on where you will be speaking. Will you be talking at an evening party, in your classroom, in a library storytelling program, at a family dinner, at a museum, or at a storytelling festival?5.The passage is mainly about _. A. the audience to whom you tell stories B. the situation where yo
15、u can tell a story C. the reasons for telling a story D. important tips for telling a story6. The author shows his ideas by _. A. Description B. listing questions C. making comparisons D. reciting7. The purpose of knowing why you are telling a story is to _. A. decide what helpers you need B. do som
16、ething good to animals, the environment or other people C. choose stories suitable (合适的) for certain audience D. satisfy different listeners8. What decides how you tell your story according to the passage? A. The place where you will tell your story. B. The type of the story you will tell. C. The pu
17、rpose of telling your story. D. What kind of people you will tell your story to. C President Xi Jinping announced Thursday that China will cut its military by 300,000 troops, a significant reduction in one of the largest militaries in the world and a move that the Chinese leader called a gesture of
18、peace. “The great renewal of the Chinese nation requires efforts of one generation after another,” Xi said in a speech at Tiananmen Square remembering the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II in the Pacific. “Having created an impressive civilization of over 5,000 years, the Chinese civilizat
19、ion will lead to an even brighter future,” he said. Xis announcement came as China staged a massive military parade in central Beijing, sending a stream of troops, tanks, and ballistic missiles(弹道) down a major east-west street as fighter jets flew overhead with multicolored smoke. Xis speech kicked
20、 off the parade. An estimated 12,000 troopsabout 1,000 of whom hailed(致敬)from Belarus, Cuba, Tajikistan, and other countries-marched along the 10-lane Changan Avenue from the commercial center wangujing to Tiannmen Square, about 1.5 miles away. They were joined by 200 fighter jets and 500 pieces of
21、military hardware, including tanks and ballistic missiles. Representatives from 49 countries were in attendance, including Russian leader Vladimir Putin, South Korean President Park Geun-hye and U. N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. Rory Medcalf, head of the national security college at Australian Na
22、tional University, said the Beijing may have decided to cut 300,000 troops “in the name of efficiency and cost saving.” Xi conducted a “troop inspection” after his speech, riding down Changan Avenue in a Chinese-made Hongqi parade car. On Thursday morning, Chinas popular microblogging site Sina Weib
23、o filled up with 350 million comments related to the parade. While many users expressed their love of their country and pride, few posts were filled with criticism. “The soldiers are too serious,” wrote one user. Others complained about the cloud of gray exhaust that followed a column of tanks.9. Wh
24、y did China make the military reduction? A. For the efficiency and cost saving B. For the peace of the whole the world C. For the celebration of the end of World War II D. For the renewal of the Chinese civilization10. What can we infer from the passage? A. The majority of web users think highly of
25、the parade B. Many web users thought that the soldiers were lovely C. The parade might bring air pollution to the capital city D. The parade led to a heated discussion on the line11. What is mainly talked about in the passage? A. China decided to cut its military forces B. World leaders attended Chi
26、nas military parade C. China sowed its weapons to the world D. China held a military parade in Beijing DAt thirteen, I was diagnosed（诊所） with kind of attention disorder. It made school difficult for me. When everyone else in the class was focusing on tasks, I could not.In my first literature class,
27、Mrs.Smith asked us to read a story and then write on it, all within 45 minutes. I raised my hand right away and said,“Mrs.Smith, you see, the doctor said I have attention problems. I might not be able to do it.” She glanced down at me through her glasses, “you are no different from your classmates,
28、young man.”I tried, but I didnt finish the reading when the bell rang. I had to take it home.In the quietness of my bedroom, the story suddenly all became clear to me. It was about a blind person, Louis Braille. He lived in a time when the blind couldnt get much education. But Louis didnt give up. I
29、nstead, he invented a reading system of raised dots（点）, which opened up a whole new world of knowledge to the blind.Wasnt I the “blind” in my class, being made to learn like the “sighted” students? My thoughts spilled out and my pen started to dance. I completed the task within 40 minutes. Indeed, I
30、 was no different from others; Ijust needed a quieter place. If Louis could find his way out of his problems, why should I ever give up?I didnt expect anything when I handled in my paper to Mrs.Smith, so it was quite a surprise when it came back to me the next day- with an“A” on it. At the bottom of
31、 the paper were these words:“ See what you can do when you keep trying?”12.The author didnt finish the reading in class because. A. He was new to the class B. He was tried of literature C. He had an attention disorder D. He wanted to take the task home13.What do we know about Louis Braille from the
32、passage? A. He had good sight B. He made a great invention. C. He gave up reading D. He learned a lot from school14.What was Mrs.Smith s attitude to the author at the end of the story? A. Angry B. Impatient C. Sympathetic D. Encouraging15.What is the main idea of the passage? A.The disabled should b
33、e treated with respect. B.A teacher can open up a new world to students. C. One can find his way out of difficulties with efforts. D. Everyone needs a hand when faced with challenges. ERemembering names is an important social skill. 16 Recite and repeat in conversation.When you hear a persons name,
34、repeat it. Immediately say it to yourself several times without moving your lips. You could also repeat the name in a way that does not sound forced or artificial. Ask the other person to recite and repeat.You can let other people help you remember their names. After youve been introduced to someone
35、, ask that person to spell the name and pronounce it correctly for you. 17 Admit you dont knowAdmitting that you cant remember someones name can actually make people relaxed. Most of them will feelsympathy if you say. “Im working to remember names better. 18 What is it again?” Use associations Link
36、each person yon meet with one thing out find interesting or unusual. For example, you could make a mental note: “Vicki Cheng-tall, black hair.” To reinforce youre your associations, write them on a small card as soon as possible. 19 When meeting a group of people, concentrate on remembering just two
37、 or three names. Free yourself from remembering every one. Few of the people in mass introductions expect you to remember their names. Another way is to limit yourself to learning just first names. Last names can come later. Go early Consider going early to conferences, parties and classes. Sometime
38、s just a few people show up on time. 20 And as more people arrive, you can hear them being introduced to others-an automatic review for you. A. Thats fewer names for you to remember. B. Limit the number of new names you learn at one time. C. Remember a name at a time. D. Here are some ways to master
39、 it. E. Most people will be pleased by the effort youre making to learn their names F. Most people will be pleased with your hard work. G. Yours is right on the tip of my tongue.第二部分 完型填空（每空2 分，共40 分） “Mum, can I invite my classmate Brett over to stay tomorrow night, please? Its Friday, and we dont
40、have any _1_.Can I, please?” Mum was sitting at the kitchen table. Dad was _2_next to her, resting his head on his arms. Mum could _3_that James wanted so badly to have his friend over.“Im so sorry, James,” she said.“Im never allowed to have friends come to the house? Why, Mum?” James asked sadly, a
41、lmost in _4_.“I know its _5_ for you,” Mum said softly. “But Im just worried other people might think were a little strange. And then they would make fun of you.”“No, they wouldnt, Mum,” James protested. “Were not _6_ at all. Were just ordinary people.”Mum sighed heavily. “ To tell you the truth, Ja
42、mes, my neck has been so painful that its given me a heavy _7_. And your poor father he doesnt feel _8_. He really needs a rest.”“I can help, Mum!” James said. “_9_ I can make you and Dad feel better, can Brett come over? Please?”“Well”Mum began.“Great ! Thanks ,Mum!” James almost shouted. “ Just si
43、t there, dont move.” He rushed over to the kitchen drawer and _10_ what he needed two spanners. “ Hang on, Mum,” he said. “ This wont take a second.” After some _11_, James was finished. With a smile of _12_ on his face he said, “ There! How does that feel?” “ Oh, James,” Mum said. “ Thats a much be
44、tter! How did you do it?”“Easy,” James said _13_.” Dad had tightened your neck bolts (螺栓) too much! I just_14_ them slightly ! I learned that in robotic science at school.”“What about you father? Can you _15him?” asked Mum.“Ill try,” James replied. He _16up Dads hair at the back of his neck. and plu
45、gged the electric wire into Dads head. Then he turned the _17_on. Dad opened his eyes and _18_ immediately . “ He just let his _19_run too low, thats all,” James said, “Shall I tell Brett to come over straight after school tomorrow?”“I guess so,” replied Mum. “ Your friends will just have to _20_ th
46、at we are a very unusual family. Thanks, son !” 1.A. chance B.message C. homework D.difficulty 2.A. asleep B.reading C. alone D.standing 3.A. explain B.see C. agree D. doubt 4.A. terror B. tears C. surprise D. silence 5.A. fair B. easy C. good D. hard 6.A. strange B. normal C. popular D. anxious 7.A
47、. headache B. loss C. task D. day 8.A. ill B. funny C. sorry D. well 9.A. As B. If C. Since D. Before 10.A. kept B. controlled C. found D. returned 11.A. requests B. thoughts C. repairs D. instructions 12.A. sympathy B. satisfaction C bitterness D. politeness 13.A. embarrassedly B. gratefully C. imp
48、atiently D. proudly 14.A. adjusted B. collected C. produced D. covered 15.A. greet B. accompany C. help D. ask 16.A. lifted B. caught C. gave D. filled 17.A. television B. power C. light D. gas 18.A. grew up B. lay down C. broke down D. sat up 19.A. food B. temperature C. battery D. blood 20.A. prov
49、e B. expect C. suspect D. accept 第三部分 语法填空（每空1.5分，共15分）There is 1 old Spanish Proverb which states, “Tomorrow is often the 2 (busy) day of the week”. How many 3 (time) have we put off our dreams until tomorrow? Id say, too many. Our dreams should not, and cannot wait. We have to go for them now! Her
50、e are the reasons. Tomorrow is not promised. Nobody likes to talk about 4 (dead), but the reality is 5 is going to die at one point. None of us know theday, or the hour. Therefore, today is all we have. Dont go to your grave 6 unfulfilled dreams. Make the decision to go after every dream, big or sma
51、ll right now. Youll be much 7 (happy) if you go for it. Imagine how much happier youll be 8 youre living the life you always dreamed about. The only thing 9 is stopping you is yourself. Take control of your own happiness. Dont keep your dreams 10 (wait). Go after them today!第四部分 短文改错（每空1 分，共10 分）Rec
52、ently, as the development of the Internet, there is a kind of language calling the Web Language. The other day our class had a discussion about if we should welcome the Web Language. Forty percent of the students think it ridiculous. They argue that it does no good to help people communicate, nor is
53、 it useful for learning languages. Beside, itll make Chinese more standard and pure, finally ruining our mother tongue. However, 69% of our class is fond of it. They think it is simple, convenient and helpful in expressing them.Whats more, it may make the language more interesting. Personally, its n
54、ot good habit to use the Web Language. It may be popular, but you may also make yourself be misunderstood.第五部分 书面表达（共25分） 假如你叫李华，请根据下面的提示，给某英文报写一篇倡议书，倡议 “健康生活”。要点如下：1.均衡饮食，多吃蔬菜水果，少吃肉类；2.多锻炼，如跑步、打球等；3.保持快乐的心态，多交朋友等；4.其他建议。注意：1.词数100左右；2.开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数；3.可适当拓展内容，以使行文流畅。Dear everyone,Recently we have
55、 faced some health problems because of sitting too long and less exercise and great stress. _ 高二下学期英语期中考试参考答案一、阅读理解1、CBDA 2、DBCA 3、BAD 4、CBDC 5、DEGBA 二、完型填空1-5CABBD 6-10 AADBC 11-15CBDAC 16-20ABDCD 三、语法填空1. an 2. busiest 3. times 4. death 5. everybody/ everyone 6. with 7. happier 8. if/ when 9. that
56、 10. Waiting四、短文改错1. as-with 2.calling-called 3.if-whether 4.help-helping 5.Beside-Besides 6.more-less 7.is-are 8.them-themselves9. not后加a 10. be去掉 五、书面表达Dear everyone, Recently we have faced some health problems because of sitting too long and less exercise and great stress. In fact, it is very imp
57、ortant to keep healthy, But how to keep healthy? First, we should have a healthy balanced diet. We can eat more vegetables and fruit, while wed better eat less meat. Then, having sports every day can help us keep healthy, too. We can have walks after dinner, we can do morning exercises and we can sp
58、end hours playing basketball or soccer. Happiness is another way to keep healthy. To keep us happy, we can make friends ,keep humorous and even listen to music. If you smile often, you also feel happy . So be happy to be healthy. I am looking forward to your reply and tell me how you keep healthy.Best wishes for you . Your truly, Li Hua