2015-2016学年下期高二期中考试
英语试卷
试卷满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟
第Ⅰ卷（选择题 共100分）
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）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置，听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How will the man go to Hangzhou?
A. By car. B. By train. C. By air.
2. Where is the man from?
A. England. B. America. C. Australia.
3. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In a restaurant. B. In a hospital. C. In a bookstore.
4. When did the man hand in the essay?
A. The day before yesterday. B. Yesterday. C. Today.
5. Where is Tony according to the woman?
A. In his bedroom. B. In a park. C. In the museum.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答6-8题。
6. What was the first thing the students did?
A. Meeting all the teachers.
B. Introducing themselves to each other.
C. Cleaning the classroom.
7. How many students are there in the class?
A. 15. B. 20. C. 25.
8. When did the students see other teachers?
A. After cleaning the classroom.
B. Before being divided into groups.
C. Before making self-introductions.
听第7段材料，回答第9-11题。
9. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Teacher and student. B. Boss and worker. C. Doctor and patient.
10. Where will the speakers talk about the woman’s exam papers?
A. At the man’s office. B. At the man’s house. C. At the woman’s house.
11. When will the woman probably meet the man again?
A. At 4:00 pm. B. At 4:30 pm. C. At 5:30 pm.
听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。
12. What is the woman most interested in?
A. The letter. B. The stamp. C. The envelope.
13. How old is the woman now?
A. 12. B. 15. C. 17.
14. Who helped the woman with her stamp collecting?
A. Her father. B. Her mother. C. Her grandmother.
听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。
15. What does the man do?
A. A doctor. B. A teacher. C. A driver.
16. What can we know about the woman’s son?
A. He didn’t have breakfast.
B. He fell off his bike.
C. He ran over a dog.
17. Where is the woman’s husband?
A. In the hospital. B. At home. C. In Singapore.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What can we know about Samantha Larson?
A. She is a 17-year-old girl.
B. She comes from the US.
C. She is the youngest in her family.
19. What did Samantha Larson do after she reached the peak of Mount Qomolangma?
A. She e-mailed some newspaper reporters.
B. She phoned her mother about the news.
C. She told a Nepalese government official about the news.
20. How many people have climbed to the top of the mountain?
A. Less than 2,000. B. More than 2,000. C. More than 4,000.
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，共30分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳答案。
A
Australia’s koalas could be wiped out within 30 years unless urgent action is taken to stop the losing in population, according to researchers. They say development, climate change and bushfires have all combined to reduce the number of wild koalas sharply.
The Australian Koala Foundation said a recent survey showed the population could have dropped by more than half in the past six years. Previous estimates put the number of koalas at more than 100,000, but the latest calculations suggest there could now be as few as 43,000.
The foundation collected field data from 1,800 sites and 80,000 trees to calculate the numbers. In one area in northern Queensland estimated to have 20,000 koalas a decade ago, a team of eight people could not find a single animal in four days of searching.
The foundation said besides problems caused by cutting down forests, hotter and drier conditions because of global warming had reduced the nutritional value of their staple food, eucalyptus leaves, leading to poor nutrition for them.
Koalas, which live in the forests in Australia’s east and south, are very fussy (爱挑剔的) about what types of the leaves they eat.
Foundation chief Deborah Tabart said: “The koalas are missing everywhere we look. It’s really no tree, no me. If you keep cutting down trees you don’t have any koalas.”
She is hoping the new figures will persuade the government’s Threatened Species Steering Committee (TSSC) to list the koala as threatened. But committee chairman Bob Beeton said a decision was not likely recently and the koala’s status as one of the country’s favourite animals would not be a factor. “There’s a number of species which are attractive and people have special feelings towards them. We don’t consider that,” Mr Beeton was reported as saying by the AFP agency.
21. The writer gives the example of the area in northern Queensland in Paragraph 3 to show that _____.
A. the forests are being damaged heavily
B. the environment is being polluted seriously
C. koalas usually live in wild mountainous areas
D. the number of koalas is dropping quickly
22. Global warming is an important cause of koalas’ reduction because _____.
A. koalas can hardly stand the hot weather
B. the leaves koalas eat are losing nutritional value
C. koalas cannot get enough water to drink
D. the leaves koalas eat cannot grow in hot weather
23. According to Bob Beeton, _____.
A. koalas are his favourite animals B. a decision will be made to protect koalas
C. they needn’t pay special attention to koalas D. koalas needn’t be protected at all
B
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SCHOOL REPORT
Form Teacher: G. Baker Pupil’s Name: Simon Watkins
Term: Summer 2014 Form: Ⅳ B
Subject
Exam
Class work
Comments
English
59
61
Simon has reached a satisfactory standard but now needs to apply himself with more determination.
Mathematics
77
85
Sound work and progress throughout the year. Well done!
History
46
53
A disappointing exam result. He is unable to give attention to this subject for long.
Chemistry
78
85
His obvious ability in the subject was not fully reflected in his exam work, but I have high hopes for him nevertheless.
Physics
86
94
An excellent term’s performance. He goes from strength to strength. A born scientist, I feel.
Biology
57
60
This time next year he will be taking the “0” exam. He needs to concentrate on the work, not on class conversation.
French
41
46
Clearly he didn’t bother to revise. His general attitude is far too casual.
Physical
Education
/
31
Weak. It’s time he exercised his body more and his voice less. He should try to work with a team.
FORM TEACHER’S REMARKS HEADMASTER
Basically satisfactory work and progress I shall be keeping an eye on his
though he will now have realized, I hope, that progress in his weaker subjects
in certain subject areas he needs to make speedy though his success in the sciences is
improvement. most pleasing.
24. According to the comments of the Physical Education teacher, Simon_______.
A. is too talkative in the class
B. doesn’t exercise his body at the right time
C. likes to work with his classmates
D. becomes weak because he doesn’t exercise at all
25. Which of Simon’s subjects will attract the headmaster’s attention in future?
A. Biology and Maths. B. History and French.
C. English and Chemistry. D. Physics and Physical Education.
26. Which of the following statements best describes Simon?
A. He has made great progress in language classes.
B. His potential has been fully reflected in science classes.
C. His grade in maths makes him a born scientist.
D. He needs to improve his attitude on certain subjects.
27. Based on the school report, which of the following statements is true?
A. Simon didn’t bother his teacher to revise French.
B. Basically, Simon did a good job in science.
C. Simon is a determined learner in English.
D. Simon is able to pay attention to history for long.
C
(Reuters) — A group of Chinese scientists and explorers are looking for international help to organize a new search for the country’s answer to Bigfoot, known locally as the “Yeren”, or “wild man”.
Over the years, more than 400 people have said they saw the half-man, half-ape (半猿) Yeren in a remote, mountainous area of the central province of Hubei, state news agency Xinhua said on Saturday.
Expeditions in the 1970s and 1980s found hair, a footprint, and a sleeping nest suspected of belonging to the Yeren, but there has been no conclusive proof, the report added.
Witnesses describe a creature that walks upright and is more than 2 meters tall with grey, red or black hair all over its body, Xinhua said.
Now the Hubei Wild Man Research Association is looking for volunteers from around the world to join them on another expedition to look for the Yeren.
“We want the team members to be devoted, as there will be a lot of hard work in the process,” Luo Baosheng, vice president of the group, told Xinhua.
But the team will have to come up with about 10 million yuan ($1.50 million) first, and is
talking to companies and other bodies to secure the money, so there is no timetable yet for when they may start, the report added.
China is no stranger to cryptozoology. There are many tales about mysterious, monster-like creatures in remote parts of the country. For example, Tibetans have long talked about the existence of the Yeti (喜马拉雅雪人), or “Abominable Snowman”, in the high mountains of their snowy homeland.
28. What the volunteers for this expedition need most is _____.
A. devotion B. enthusiasm C. confidence D. experience
29. The timetable for starting the trip depends on _____.
A. the number of explorers B. government’s support
C. the finance D. local people’s guiding
30. According to the text, the underlined word “cryptozoology” in the last paragraph probably refers to _____.
A. the study of mysterious animals B. the study of human beings
C. dangerous expeditions D. tourism industry
31. What would be the best title for this text?
A. Volunteers for an expedition needed B. Scientists to look for China’s Bigfoot
C. International cooperation in finding wild man D. Yeren appeared in Hubei again
D
The US will seek to expand its own oil production in an attempt to reduce dependence on imported oil and bring down fuel prices, President Obama says. New contracts for exploration will be signed in non-protected areas of Alaska and in the Gulf of Mexico.
In his weekly speech, the President insisted the US could reduce its need for imported oil and improve safety. Using his speech to tell Americans that he understood their concerns about rising prices, President Obama focused particularly on the price of fuel, which has risen in recent months.
US consumers have historically enjoyed cheap fuel, but have seen prices rise in recent months even though US oil production in 2010 reached its highest level for seven years.
Although the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010 was serious, Mr. Obama said the Gulf remained a key part of the country’s future energy supply.
The President’s proposals (议案) come after Republicans (共和党人) introduced a series of proposals that would expand and speed up oil and gas production.
The White House has criticized the Republican proposals for safety reasons, but Mr. Obama was clear in his speech that he felt safety and environmental standards could be maintained even though production might rise.
“I believe that we should continue to expand oil production in America — even as we increase safety and environmental standards,” he said.
“As a nation, we should be investing in the clean, renewable sources of energy that are the solution to high gas prices.”
Mr. Obama has previously called for a step-change in energy policy, saying the US must move towards getting 80% of its electricity from clean energy sources by 2035.
32. Which of the following is NOT included in Mr. Obama’s speech?
A. The reason for the rising oil prices. B. Improving safety standards.
C. The dependence on imported oil. D. Expanding oil production.
33. Mr. Obama thinks the Republican proposals are ______.
A. not safe enough B. not environmentally friendly C. practical D. clear
34. What can we learn from the text?
A. The US has got most of its electricity from clean energy.
B. US oil production is too small to keep the present low fuel prices.
C. The US produced the most oil in 2010 in its history.
D. The Gulf is still important in energy supply in spite of the oil spill in 2010.
35. Which of the following can serve as the title?
A. Obama: clean, renewable sources of energy are the solution to high gas prices
B. Obama: US will import less oil to improve safety and environmental standards
C. Obama: the time of high fuel prices will be gone
D. Obama: US will seek oil in Alaska and Gulf of Mexico
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。
I was ten when I first sat with my grandmother behind the cashier (收银台) in her general store. 36 I quickly learned the importance of treating customers politely and saying “thank you.”
At first I was paid in candy. 37 I worked every day after school, and during the summer and on weekends and holidays from 8 a. m. to 7 p. m．. My father helped me set up a bank account. 38
By the time I was 12, my grandmother thought I had done such a good job that she promoted me to sell cosmetics (化妆品). I developed the ability to look customers directly in the eye. Even though I was just a kid, women would ask me such things as “What color do you think I should wear？” I took a real interest in their questions and was able to translate what they wanted into makeup ideas. 39
The job taught me a valuable lesson: to be a successful salesperson, you didn't need to be a rocket scientist — you needed to be a great listener. 40 Except they are no longer women purchasing cosmetics from me; instead, they are kids who tell me which toys they would like to see designed and developed.
A. Later I received 50 cents an hour.
B. Before long, she let me sit there by myself.
C. I ended up selling a record amount of cosmetics.
D. Today I still carry that lesson with me: I listen to customers.
E. My grandma's trust taught me how to handle responsibility.
F. Soon I found myself looking more beautiful than ever before.
G. Watching my money grow was more rewarding than anything I could have bought.
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，共30分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
The back door of the ambulance was suddenly shut and the driver ran to the front, jumped into his seat, and started the engine. Inside were the 41 parents, Mr. and Mrs. Green, the mother holding their baby daughter Ally. The little girl had 42 food stuck in her throat and could hardly breathe.
The driver, Mr. White, 43 his siren (报警器) and flashing light, and started speeding towards the nearest hospital, fighting against 44 . The cars ahead of him pulled out of the way as he drove through the 45 . From the back of the 46 the parents were shouting at him to 47 , since Ally had almost 48 breathing. In front of him he saw some traffic lights, with the red “STOP” light shining. Mr. White knew that he had no time to 49 , so he drove straight past the traffic lights, looking 50 his left and right as he did so.
Coming towards him from his right was a taxi. The driver had the windows 51 , since the car was air-conditioned, and he was playing his radio. He did not 52 the ambulance. The lights were green, so he drove straight 53 into the path of the ambulance.
Mr. White tried to stop his ambulance but it was too late. It hit the taxi. Everybody was shaken but no one was hurt. Mr. White looked to see 54 little Ally was. He was astonished to see relief instead of 55 on the faces of the parents.
“Look!” cried Mrs. Green. “She is 56 again.”
“It must have been the 57 .” said her husband. “It 58 the food out of her throat.” The baby’s color was turning to normal, and she was crying in a loud but healthy 59 .
They were all joyful, and quite forgot about the accident, the taxi, and the lines of 60 all around them.
41. A. worried B. angry C. happy D. surprised
42. A. little B. some C. no D. few
43. A. opened on B. turned on C. turned off D. sped up
44. A. police B. enemy C. lights D. time
45. A. empty street B. busy traffic C. crowds D. deserted place
46. A. street B. cars C. traffic D. ambulance
47. A. hurry B. be careful C. stop D. drive
48. A. stopped B. kept C. prevented D. forbade
49. A. think B. look about C. lose D. miss
50. A. at B. from C. forward D. to
51. A. open B. clean C. up D. down
52. A. hear B. see C. find D. observe
53. A. away B. on C. off D. out
54. A. how B. what C. where D. who
55. A. pleasure B. anger C. fear D. surprise
56. A. crying B. breathing C. smiling D. speaking
57. A. light B. policeman C. car D. crash
58. A. took B. picked C. knocked D. made
59. A. sound B. voice C. tone D. noise
60. A. people B. policemen C. lights D. cars
第II卷（非选择题 共50分）
第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
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（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
I am a junior in high school. There is a lady at my school ___61____ job is to hand out call slips(借书单)and prevent students from leaving campus ___62____ permission. Before today I had never seen her smile. The other day my friends and I were eating in the cafeteria and I saw her___63____ (walk) around. When she came ___64____ (close) to us I could see that she was crying. She pulled out a tissue and quickly wiped her eyes. I thought to myself that this lady is so under-appreciated and needs recognizing for all her hard work. So I ___65____（write） a note telling her that the students appreciated everything she did and ___66____her contribution to our school made a difference in all of our lives. I signed it “some thankful students” and slipped it into ___67____envelope. Then I realized I didn’t even know her name. I asked all of my professors but no one knew her name. I finally went to ask the lady at student services and ___68___ (tell) that her name was Kathy. I brought her a bunch of ___69___ (color) sunflowers and taped the envelope to it. I brought the flowers to school and left ___70____in her office. She came into my third period class shortly afterwards to deliver a call slip, and there it was a smile on her face！
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）
第—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，请你修改你同桌的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，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—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，并在其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。
Even today, a man with good manner will politely open the door for a lady, help her put on her coat when necessary and see her safely to the door of her home before a date. When a man takes a woman out for a dinner, it is considered impolite to help her with her chair when she gets up or sits down. On a crowding train or bus, it is proper for a man offer a woman his seat, particular if she is old or carries a baby. Even when it comes to shake hands, ladies come first. It is impolite for a man to extend his hand for a handshake upon first greeting. Unless a woman does not extend her hand to the man first, the man shouldn’t offer theirs.
第二节 书面表达 （满分25分）
假定你是李华，正在美国的阿肯色州中部城市Little Rock 读书，想在这个暑假里找一份饭店服务员的工作。下面的广告引起了你的注意，请你给联系人写一封信，询问相关情况。信中需说明你的问题（广告下方已列出）。
Server Wanted
Contact: Joseph Smith
City: Little Rock
Post Code: 72223
Posted in: Little Rock Restaurant Jobs
JOB PURPOSE: The primary purpose of this position is to create a unique and personal experience for Buffalo Wild Wings’ guests by effectively presenting food and drink options in a friendly and enthusiastic manner.
Your questions:
1. Height and age limitation? 2. Working experience?
3. Spare-time or full-time? 4. Days per week?
5. Pay?
注意：1. 词数120左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连续。
参考词汇：服务员，侍者 server
Dear Mr. Smith,
____________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
高二期中考试英语答案
听力： 1BCAAC 6BCAAA 11BBCCC 16BCBBB
阅读：21DBC 24 ABDB 28ACAB 32ACDD 36 BAGCD
完形：41ABBDB 46DAACD 51CABAC 56BDCBD
语法填空：61. whose 62. without 63. walking 64. closer 65. wrote 66. that 67. an 68. was told 69. colorful 70. them
改错：1. manner—manners 2. Before—After 3. 去掉a 4. impolite—polite 5. crowding—crowded 6. offer前加to 7. particular—particularly 8. shake—shaking 9. Unless—If 10. theirs—his
范文：
Dear Mr. Smith,
I am Li Hua, a Chinese student studying in Little Rock. I happened to read your ad for a server in a newspaper and I am interested in it. But I still have a few questions about it, so I am writing the letter to you.
Firstly, I am a boy of 17, and I am not sure whether you have special requirements about height and age. Secondly, I have no working experience, for I am just a high school student. Thirdly, I wonder whether it is a spare-time job or a full-time one. In addition, I am eager to know how many days I’ll work per week and how much the pay is.
I am looking forward to your early reply.
Best wishes,
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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