湖北省黄冈中2016年春季期中联考高二英语试题
考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）
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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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
A Night Out So They Can Read
Come one, come all, and join Travelling Stories for a Night Out So They Can Read! Don’t miss out!
Time：7-10 p. m. Saturday, Nov. 7th.
Place：San Diego’s East Village
Activities：Attendants will be able to enjoy tea or coffee and delicious food from a few of San Diego’s most amazing restaurants!
Many activities will take place during the night. IDW Publishing is supporting a Children’s Art Show, where everyone will be able to walk through the gallery and get to know the inspiring stories of all the children influenced by the Story Tent program. There will also be silent auction(拍卖) tables, as well as a fun group test to see who really is smarter than a 3rd grader!
Organizer：The event is hosted by former NBA player R. Michael Anderson, who benefited from both Traveling Stories’ local and international literacy(读写能力) programs.
Wish：It is our hope that through the Night Out So They Can Read event, Traveling Stories will be able to double the number of children we provide books for. Help us make this goal possible!
Tickets：Tickets for the event are only $40 a piece until October 20th! Act fast and get the Early Bird special! Once it ends, tickets go up to $45 a piece. There are also VIP tickets available for $50(price increases to $52 after Oct. 20th)! The VIP ticket includes access to a Mixology Class presented by St. Petersburg Vodka at 18:30 p. m., and a big parking space in the Moniker Lot.
Please visit our TICKETS EVENT PAGE or the EVENT PAGE on Traveling Stories. Org in order to learn more, as well as buy tickets!
Unable to attend a Night Out So They Can Read, but still want to make a donation？Please join us!
We hope to see you there!
21．The following activities are included in the event EXCEPT ________.
A．enjoying drinks and tasty food
B．attending a Children’s Art Show
C．taking an interesting group quiz
D．providing clothes for poor children
22．From the text, we know that R. Michael Anderson ________.
A．is a famous basketball player now
B．will hold most activities during the next year
C．organized the event because he hoped other players could read more like him
D．thought that Travelling Stories’ programmes had helpful and useful effect on him
23．How much will you save if you buy 4 tickets on Oct. 15th instead of on Oct. 21th？
A．$52. B．$50.
C．$20. D．$4.
24．Where can we probably find the text？
A．In a school report.
B．In a popular science magazine.
C．In a website about free reading.
D．In a book about a former NBA player.
B
When I got through the driving test last summer and finally had the driving license, Mom and I took our first trip around an empty parking lot. Then I found that my mother was not the best teacher for me. It wasn’t that she shouted, or told me that I was doing poorly. As you can imagine, my mother’s “helpful instructions” only managed to make me more nervous.
Since I could no longer practice with her, the job was placed in the hands of my father. The idea of learning from Dad was not one that thrilled me. I loved him dearly, but I just did not see Dad as someone I could be comfortable learning from. He almost never talked. We shared a typical father-daughter relationship. He’d ask how school was, and I’d say it was fine. Unfortunately, that was the most of our conversations. Spending hours alone with someone who might as well have been a stranger really scared me.
As we got into the car that first time, I was not surprised at what happened. Dad and I drove around, saying almost nothing, aside from a few instructions on how to turn. As my lessons went on, however, things began to change. Dad would turn the radio up so I could fully appreciate his
favorite Stones music. And he actually began talking. I was soon hearing about past failed dates, “basic body” gym class, and other tales from his past, including some of his first meeting with Mom.
Dad’s sudden chattiness was astounding until I thought about why he was telling me so much in the car. In all the years that I had wondered why my father never spoke that much, I had never stopped to consider that it was because I had never bothered to listen. Homework, friends, and even TV had all called me away from him, and, consequently, I never thought my quiet father had anything to say.
Since I began driving with him, my driving skill has greatly increased. More important, though, is that my knowledge of who my father is has also increased. Just living with him wasn’t enough—it took driving with him for me to get to know someone who was a mystery.
25．The author couldn’t practice driving with her mother because __________.
A．she couldn’t talk with her mother
B．she didn’t trust her mother
C．her father wanted to teach her
D．her mother made her nervous
26．The underlined word in the fourth paragraph is closest in meaning to ________.
A．exciting B．frightening
C．shocking D．interesting
27．What surprised the author when the driving lessons went on？
A．Her Dad liked modern music.
B．Her Dad was a chatty person.
C．Her Dad was the best teacher.
D．Her Dad told her his sad stories.
28．With her story “Car Talk”, the author indicates that ________.
A．family members need real communication
B．mothers are less patient than fathers
C．fathers love their daughters dearly
D．it takes time to improve the father-daughter relationship
C
Ann Makosinski, 16, was just another teenager with another science project when she joined her local science fair(展览会) in Victoria, Canada. Her invention, a flashlight that is powered from hand heat, took second place at the competition.
“It’s a very simple project,” said Arthur Makosinski, Ann’s father. “Let’s move on and do something different.”
But if Ann had left her project, the world may have missed out on a light source that doesn’t use batteries, solar power or wind energy.
Two years ago, Ann found that a friend of hers in the Philippines didn’t have electricity. According to Ann, her friend couldn’t complete her homework and was failing in school. “So I wanted to do something to help my friend in the Philippines,” said Ann.
Ann got to work. After a few experiments, her “hollow flashlight” was born. It shines for as long as you hold onto it. At the suggestion of Kate Paine, her ninth grade biology teacher, Ann submitted her flashlight into the Google Science Fair.
A few months later, in September, Ann was named a finalist in her age group. At the science fair’s celebration night, Ann and Arthur stayed with top Google engineers, well-known scientists and some of the most creative kids on the planet.
Hers was the last name they expected to be called out the winner for her age group. When it was, Arthur almost dropped his camera!
And then there’s the business of changing the original design for market. At about 24 lumens (流明；光束强度单位), Ann’s flashlight’s brightness falls shy of commercial flashlights.
Of her efforts to increase her flashlight’s efficiency, she said, “I want to make sure my flashlight is available to those who really need it.”
29．What did Ann’s father think about her idea of the flashlight？
A．He didn’t think much of it.
B．He was satisfied with it.
C．He considered it to be different.
D．He thought it would be hard to carry out.
30．Ann decided to work on the flashlight ________.
A．at the request of her friend
B．under her parents’ encouragement
C．after learning about her friend’s situation
D．to help people who lack access to electricity
31．The underlined part “Arthur almost dropped his camera” shows that ________.
A．he was a little careless
B．he was shocked by the result
C．he was delighted at the result
D．he was eager to take a picture of Ann
32．What do we know about Ann’s flashlight？
A．It works better than commercial flashlights.
B．It has made a difference to the poor.
C．It has been put on the market.
D．It needs improving.
D
Zach Bonner knows just how far trying can get you. Earlier this month the eleven-year-old completed his biggest charity project to date. He walked almost two thousand kilometers from his home in Florida to Washington D. C. to raise money for homeless children in America.
He called his project “From My House to the White House.” He carried a message to President Obama and lawmakers. He asked for help for the homeless children in the United States. The walk raised tens of thousands of dollars for Zach’s cause.
His mother says Zach has always enjoyed community service work. She says it began when Hurricane Charley hit Florida in 2004. Zach decided to help victims by walking around his area with his little red wagon collecting and giving out bottles of water. He got the nickname “Little Red Wagon Boy.”
Now, “Little Red Wagon” is the name of Zach’s foundation. It has raised money for playgrounds and shelters for homeless children. Zach also gives out thousands of backpacks. He fills each “Zachpac” with a toy, personal cleaning supplies, socks, sewing supplies, a first-aid kit and food.
Zach has won many awards, met several presidents and been on television. But that is not why he wants to help people. Zach Bonner says if you have a good heart you have to use it. And, he says, charity work is a lot of fun.
Eighteen-year-old Christina Johnson and her older sister Geneva started their project, “Bring It On,” in the Bronx area of New York City
in 2004. They wanted to improve the place where they lived. The area was so dangerous their parents would not let them play outside.
The girls started a program to empower children in their community. “Bring It On” organizes environmental “jams” to clean up waste in the area. The group also holds classes and talks on health, leadership, how to set up small businesses and other issues. “Bring It On” receives money and other support from local businesses and other sponsors.
33．Zach Bonner’s foundation was started to ________.
A．ask President Obama and lawmakers for help
B．win awards and appear on television
C．have a lot of fun
D．raise money for homeless children
34．What does the fifth paragraph mainly talk about？
A．Many of Zach’s awards.
B．Zach’s act of kindness.
C．Zach’s attitude toward his work.
D．Zach’s charity project.
35．From the passage, it can be inferred that ________.
A．“Little Red Wagon” and “Bring It On” are the nicknames of youths
B．young people are taking an active part in volunteering in the United States
C．Zach is one of the homeless children in the United States
D．Christina Johnson and Geneva are making efforts to raise money
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。
Tips for Improving Self-esteem(自尊)
Self-esteem plays a role in almost everything you do. People with high esteem do better in school and find it easier to make friends. They tend to have better relationships with peers and adults, feel happier, find it easier to deal with mistakes, disappointments and failures, and are more likely to stick with something until they succeed.
If you want to improve your sell-esteem, here are some useful tips.
★ 36 . If you’re used to focusing on your shortcomings, start thinking about positive aspects of yourself. Each day, write down three things about yourself that make you happy.
★Set goals. Think about what you’d like to accomplish, and then make a plan for how to do it. Stick with your plan and keep track of your progress.
★View mistakes as learning opportunities. 37 . Mistakes are part of learning. Remind yourself that a person’s talents are constantly developing and everyone excels(突出，擅长) at different things.
★ 38 . If you realize that you’re unhappy with something about yourself that you can change, then start today. If it’s something you can’t change(like your height), then start to work toward loving yourself the way you are.
★Make a contribution. Tutor a classmate who’s having trouble, help clean up your neighbourhood or volunteer your time in some other way. 39 .
★Have fun. Enjoy spending time with the people you care about and do the things you love. 40 .
It takes some work to develop good self-esteem, but once you do, it’s a skill you’ll have for life.
A．Accept that you will make mistakes because everyone does.
B．Recognize what you can change and what you can’t.
C．Experience is a great thing that enables you to recognize the mistake when you make it again.
D．Try to stop thinking negative thoughts about yourself.
E．Low-esteem is a negative evaluation(评估) of oneself.
F．That your help is valued can do wonders to improve self-esteem.
G．Relax and have a good time—and avoid making your life occupied all the time.
第三部分 英语知识运用（共三节，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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A Mom’s Favourite Words
When my little boy, Skyler, was born, I longed for the day he would talk to me. And I 41 about the first sweet “Mamma”.
Skyler was born with several 42 problems, which had delayed his development. At age three, Skyler was 43 autistic(自闭症患者). He couldn’t talk and wouldn’t 44 . I would probably never hear any 45 from him at all.
I could have learned to live with his 46 if it hadn’t been for another characteristic of autism. Skyler didn’t want to be held, much 47 to lie in his bed. He wouldn’t look at me; sometimes, he even 48 me. At the age of three, when he returned after spending three days at a camp for disabled children, he didn’t even49me.
I hid the pain and did the best I could for Skyler. The one dream I couldn’t let 50 was to have Skyler understand that I was his
mom. Even 51 I never heard him say “Mom”, I wanted to see the recognition in his 52 .
The summer of Skyler’s fourth year was the time when it started. His first words were 53 recognized, often out of context. Slowly, he could point to a(n) 54 and say a word. Then two words together as a(n) 55 . Each day, he added more and more 56 words, using them to identify pictures and ask questions. We could see his understanding increase, till his eyes would 57 mine, wanting to comprehend(理解).
One evening Skyler was 58 tucked(蜷缩) between my legs as I read to him from one of his 59 books. Skyler interrupted me, leaning back his head 60 he could look me in the eye.
“Yes, Skyler？”
And then the voice of an angel, the voice of my son: “I love you, Mom.”
41．A．dreamed B．thought C．worried D．learned
42．A．safety B．walking C．health D．intelligence
43．A．diagnosed B．considered C．made D．treated
44．A．run B．speak C．stand D．see
45．A．news B．sounds C．words D．complaints
46．A．hobby B．desire C．weakness D．silence
47．A．planning B．preferring C．determining D．asking
48．A．looked through B．looked for C．looked into D．looked out
49．A．interest B．see C．recognize D．accept
50．A．go B．leave C．know D．do
51．A．when B．if C．before D．after
52．A．heart B．mouth C．memory D．eyes
53．A．differently B．sadly C．hardly D．happily
54．A．item B．character C．letter D．entrance
55．A．advice B．suggestion C．request D．order
56．A．changeable B．recognizable C．reliable D．unforgettable
57．A．seek B．get C．carry D．turn
58．A．frequently B．miserably C．comfortably D．easily
59．A．latest B．favourite C．first D．hateful
60．A．for B．or C．but D．so
第Ⅱ卷
注意事项：
用0.5毫米黑色笔迹的签字笔将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)
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(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
From ancient times, people have always asked the question: what is the essence of our life？Well, in my opinion, life is a journey which 61 (be) full of beautiful flowers and big stones.
Since we were born, we have been destined(注定) to experience happiness and sufferings in our whole life. Many great men have said human beings are equal. However, Aristotle didn’t think so. He said some men were born for slavery and others for 62 (rule) others. As to these two opposite view points, I agree with the first and believe we should make 63 efforts to make our life 64 (meaning).
When I was 8 years old, I started to go to school with my cousin, 65 did well in study in our class. On the contrary, my ability to study was not as good as his, so I was 66 (confuse) and disappointed with myself. At home, I chatted with my mother. She told me it was normal for me 67 (come) across difficulties in studies 68 that I should try to find good learning methods that were suitable for me.
Then I began to have classes and do homework carefully, so I succeeded in my study and I 69 (admit) to the famous YaleUniversity at last. 70 conclusion, challenges and difficulties are like big stones in our life, and we should overcome them with confidence and hard work.
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。每处错误仅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：在错词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：
l．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。
After school, I was about to enter into my apartment when I saw a little dirty dog lie beside the dustbin. He looked extremely weak. Immediately the homeless dog filled me of sympathy. So I decided to take him home. I gave him some food and a bath. After the bath he looked energy and refreshed. What a lovely dog!
When my parents got home, I asked that I could keep the dog. To my surprised and joy, they agreed. Up to now, he has become member of our family and everyone had enjoyed his company. Looked at the cute and happy dog today, I realize that it was right to help him. I offered him a shelter and he brought ourselves great happiness and laughter.
第二节 书面表达(满分25分)
“天行健，君子以自强不息”，请你以好朋友的名义，给处于紧张高考备考中的高三学生李华写一封信，词数100左右，鼓励他增强自信、认真备考。
提示：①适度的紧张是有益的；
②提高效率、劳逸结合；
③保持乐观、自信。
注意：1．词数100左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
Dear Li Hua,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Xiao ming
答案与解析：
21．D A、B、C三项在文章中均有提及，D项只字未提。
22．D 在organizer标题后，对Michael Anderson作了描述，便知答案为D。A、B、C与文章内容不符。
23．C 从Tickets标题后可知，到10月20日止，票价是40美元一张，但是活动截止后，价格为45美元一张，每张票价上升了5美元，所以如果在20号之前买4张票，则可节省4×5美元共20美元。答案为C。
24．C 根据本篇文章的信息、结构，应是在一家关于读书的网站发布的，讲的是社会上对读书的关注及支持。
25．D A、B、C文章均未提及，D项在第一段最后一句有提到。
26．C 根据上下文，一向不言语的爸爸，在陪他练车时突然滔滔不绝地讲了很多关于他自己的事情，这只能是让作者深感意外。shocking有surprising的意思。
27．B 文章内容提到平时不言语的爸爸，此时说了很多话，所以答案为B。
28．A 从文章爸爸的变化以及最后一句，可以看得出，真正了解一个人需要沟通。这才是文章的主题。
29．A 从文章第二段可以看出，他爸爸觉得这不是一个复杂的东西，建议大家应该花时间做点别的，看得出，父亲对此发明不以为然。
30．C 从文章第4段可知，Ann是在发现她好友的困境时，有此念头作这个发明的。
31．B 从文章倒数第3段，“Hers was the last name they expected to be called out the winner for herage group”可知，作者和他爸爸认为他的发明是在他这个年龄组里最不可能获奖的，所以获奖后才会感到震惊。
32．D 从文章倒数第2段可知，与市场上的手电筒相比，他新发明的手电筒还是相形见绌。shy是关键词。
33．D 从第一段最后一句就可知答案为D。
34．C 从最后两句话可知，Zach Bonner认为做慈善事业很快乐，从而表明他对工作的态度。A、B、D均不是此段的主要思想。
35．B A、C、D根据文章大意，均是错误的说法。
36．D 根据下文的If you are used to focusing on your shortcomings, ...可知，此段是讲关于如何处理自己的负面心理的。
37．A 此段主要讲错误是人生成长的重要组成部分，整段都是围绕错误这一主题的，所以选A。
38．B 从此段大意及最后一句可知，如何面对自己力所能及和不可改变的状况。
39．F 此段讲关于乐于助人，为社会作出贡献可以提升自己心理上自我认知的状态。所以标题与下面的内容相融合。
40．G 从标题Have fun可看出，人要适时放松，才会有更好的状态。
41—45 A C A B C 46—50 D B A C A 51—55 B D C A C 56—60 B A C B D
解析：
41．A 上下文可知，作者一直期待他的孩子喊她“妈妈”。
42．C “自闭症”应该属于健康问题，是心理上的一种疾病。
43．A diagnose意为“诊断”，合乎文章大意。
44．B 根据上下文，他不能说，而且也不愿意说。
45．C 上下文，他不说话也不愿意说话，所以，作者才从未听见他说的话，不可能是发出的声音。
46．D 因为孩子经常不说话，所以作者才学会了与孩子的沉默共存，符合上、下文大意。
47．B prefer to do sth.“宁愿去做某事”，融合于上文。
48．A look through“对某人视而不见，假装没看见某人”，符合自闭症孩子的状况。
49．C recognize“认出来”，说明孩子的病情加重了。
50．A let sth./sb. go“对……放手”，为固定搭配，符合上下文。
51．B evenif“即使”，为固定连词，契合大意。
52．D 根据上文中提到，孩子根本不愿意看她，甚至不认识她，可以看出，这位妈妈渴望看到孩子眼神中对自己的认可。
53．C 上下文判断应该很难识辨，故选hardly。
54．A item为生活中任何可能触摸到的物件，他们都会成为孩子表达的对象。
55．C 应该是孩子对妈妈的请求，开始表达他的心理需要了。
56．B recognizable“可以辨认的”，符合大意。
57．A seek“寻找、找寻”，孩子的眼神寻找我的眼神，开始会交流了。
58．C 妈妈一直很爱孩子，skyler当然是很舒适地坐在妈妈的两膝之间。
59．B 从妈妈的爱可以看出，妈妈一直把最好的、孩子最喜爱的奉献给他。
60．D 孩子头向后靠的目的是想看见妈妈，和妈妈说话。
61．is (be full of为固定短语)，主语为单数，句子是现在时。
62．ruling (for是介词，后面只能接动名词)。
63．our (make one’s efforts to do sth.)努力/尝试去做某事。
64．meaningful (make+O+OC结构)，形容词作宾补。
65．who 非限制性定语从句，对my cousin进行解释。
66．confused sb. be confused“对……模糊不清”。
67．to come it’s adj. for sb to do sth.句型，It为形式主语，to do sth为真正主语。
68．and told后紧接两个并列的宾语从句。
69．was admitted sb. be admitted to sth.“某人被……录取、录用”，为固定词组。
70．In in conclusion固定词组，“最后”，一般用于讲话的结束语。
短文改错
71．enter后去掉into，因为enter是及物动词。
72．lie→lying see sb doing sth，看见某人正在做某事，强调当时的状态。
73．of→with fill sth with sth“用…装满…”为固定搭配。
74．energy→energetic look为系动词，后应接adj，作表语。
75．that→whether/if 根据上、下文，应该是问他们是否能够养这只狗。
76．surprised→surprise to one’s surprise为固定词组，“令某人惊讶的是”。
77．member前加a，member为可数名词。
78．had→has 上下文时态应一致。
79．Looked→Looking 现在分词指主动与下句主语为主谓关系。
80．ourselves→us 主语和宾语不是同一个人/物，不可用反身代词。
书面表达
Dear Li Hua,
I hear that you are getting anxious about the coming college entrance examination (CEE). As your good friend, I want to offer you some advice, which I hope will be somewhat helpful, to you.
You are not alone. To be frank, everyone tends to become a little nervous with the approach of CEE. However, if coped with properly, it can do good to you instead. What’s more, you must pay attention to the efficiency while making preparations. At the same time, do spare some time to relax yourself and never make yourself too exhausted. After all, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy”, as the old saying goes.
“A rainbow always appears after a storm.” You are bound to make it as long as you keep confident and optimistic.
All the best!
Yours,
Xiaoming
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