重庆南开中学2015年高二英语下学期期末试题（带答案）
本试卷分第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分。考试时间120分钟。
第I卷（共三部分，满分115分）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，请先将答案划在试题卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试题卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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，并标在席卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where does the conversation take place ?
A. In a restaurant . B. In a hotel . C. In a dinging hall .
2. What does the woman mean ?
A. She wants to cook for the man now .
B. She wants to pay for her own meal .
C. She will treat the man next time .
3. What are the two speakers talking about ?
A. A friend . B. Stones . C. A present .
4. What did the man suggest the woman doing ?
A. Going skiing . B. Going camping . C. Going hiking .
5. Which seat will the man sit ?
A. In No. 15 . B. In No. 16 . C. In No. 17 .
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，并标在席卷的相应位置。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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. What are the two speakers mainly talking about ?
A. Traffic improvements . B. Travel programs . C. Tourist sites .
7. How much does a six-day tour by train cost ?
A. 500 yuan . B. 650 yuan . C. 850 yuan .
听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。
8. What is the boy doing ?
A. Painting the house . B. Painting a picture . C. Painting the front door .
9. What does the woman offer to do ?
A. Clean the house . B. Buy a carpet . C. Make some curtains .
10. Why does the boy say sorry ?
A. He made a mess in the house .
B. He used a color his mum doesn’t like .
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C. He dropped some paint on the carpet .
听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。
11. Where does the conversation take place ?
A. In the bank . B. In the street . C. In the police station .
12. What do we know about the woman ?
A. She was a bank manager .
B. She was a witness to the crime .
C. She was a victim of the robbery .
13. What did the suspect look like ?
A. Tall , with dark hair and a mustache .
B. About 30 years old , wearing a light sweater .
C. Young , carrying a gun .
听下面一段对话，回答第14至第16三个小题。
14. What did the boy do for his project ?
A. Missed his holiday . B. Gave up a football match . C. Spent hours in the library.
15. What grade did Barry get oh his project ?
A. A . B. B . C. C .
16. What will the boy probably do ?
A. Speak to the teacher .
B. Read Barry’s project .
C. Find out what is weak about his project .
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. Which item’s price is under $240 ?
A. A king-size bed . B. A color TV . C. A digital piano .
18. How much will the delivery be if you buy major appliances ?
A. $5 . B. $15 . C. For free .
19. Where is Frontier Furniture located ?
A. Two blocks west of the city hall .
B. Opposite the Union Square .
C. Next to the city hall .
20. What is Frontier Furniture’s opening time on weekdays ?
A. From 10:00 am to 5:30 pm .
B. From 10:00 am to 5:00 pm .
C. From 10:30 am to 5:00 pm .
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A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题上将该选项的标号涂黑。
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I suddenly heard an elephant crying as though frightened . Looking down , I immediately recognized that something was wrong , and ran down to the edge of the near bank . There I saw Ma Shwe with her three-month-old calf struggling in the fast-rising water , and it was a life-and-death struggle . Her calf was floating and screaming with fear . Ma Shwe was as near to the far bank as she could get , holding her whole body against the rushing water , and keeping the calf pressed against her huge body . Every now and then the rushing water would sweep the calf away . There was a sudden rise in the water and the calf was washed clean over the mother’s body and was gone . Ma Shwe turned quickly to reach it and pressed the calf with her head and trunk（象鼻）against the rocky bank . Then with a huge effort , she picked it up in her trunk and tried until she was able to place it on a narrow shelf of rock .
Just at this moment , she fell back into the river . If she were carried down , it would be certain death . I knew , as well as she did , that there was one spot where she could get up the bank , but it was on the other side from where she had put her calf . While I was wondering what I could do next , I heard the sound of a mother’s love . Ma Shwe had crossed the river and got up the bank and was making her way back as fast as she could , roaring（吼叫）all the time , but to her calf it was music .
21. The moment the author got down to the river bank he saw __________ .
A. the calf was about to fall into the river
B. Ma Shwe was placing the calf on the rock
C. Ma Shwe was holding the calf against the rushing water
D. the calf was washed away by the rising water
22. How did Ma Shwe manage to save her calf from the fast-flowing water ?
A. By pressing it against her body .
B. By putting it on a safe spot .
C. By taking it away with her .
D. By carrying it on her back .
23. How did the calf feel about the mother elephant’s roaring ?
A. It was a musical note . B. It was a sign of danger .
C. It was a call for help . D. It was a great comfort .
24. What can be the best title for the text ?
A. A Deadly River B. A Brave Act
C. A Mother’s Love D. A Matter of Life and Death
B
In America , governments and private organizations have established several organizations and programs on green building . A green building means more than just the colour of the paint . Green building also means the resource-efficient design , construction , and operation of houses , which highlights environmental quality . In other words , green building design involves finding the balance between homebuilding and the sustainable environment . This requires close cooperation of the design team , the architects , the engineers , and the client at all project stages .
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Green building means “ reducing the impact of the building on the land ” , Taryn Holowka of the U.S. Green Building Council in Washington , D.C. , said . According to Holowka , buildings account for 65 percent of total U.S. electricity use .
But green buildings can reduce energy and water use . Also , the buildings are often located near public transportation such as buses and subways , so that people can drive their cars less . That could be good for the environment , because cars use lots of gas and give off pollution . Green buildings are often built on developed land , so that the buildings don’t destroy forests .
Marty Dettling is project manager for a building that put these ideas into action . The Solaire has been called the country’s first green high-rise building . According to Dettling , “ We’ve reduced energy use by one-third and our water by 50 percent . ”
The Solaire cuts energy in part by using solar power . “ On the face of the building we have solar panels which change the sun’s energy into electricity , ” Dettling explained . The Solaire also has lights that automatically turn off when people leave the room . In addition , the building has lots of windows , allowing people to use the sun for light during the day . The Solaire cuts water by reusing it .
Not everyone is eager to move into a green building , however . Some people think that things like solar panels cost more money than traditional energy sources . Anyhow , Holowka said , “ It’s going to be big . ”
25. In the second paragraph , the underlined words “ the building ” most probably refer to __________ .
A. an ordinary building B. an energy-saving building
C. a green-colored building D. a building in Washington , D.C.
26. A green building is often built on an area of land __________ .
A. which has thick forests around
B. where people of high income live
C. which has already been used for buildings
D. where traveling around by car is most convenient
27. When Holowka says in the last paragraph , “ It’s going to be big ” , she means that green buildings __________ .
A. will be more comfortable
B. will become popular in the future
C. will be more environmentally friendly
D. will take the place of traditional buildings
C
In business , there is a speed difference : It’s the diffeence between how important a firm’s leaders say speed is to their competitive strategy and how fast the company actually moves . The difference is important regardless of industry and company size . Companies fearful of losing their competitive advantage spend much time and money looking for ways to pick up the speed .
In our study of 343 businesses , the companies that chose to go , go , go to try to
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gain an edge ended up with lower sales and operating incomes than those that paused at key moments to make sure they were on the right track . What’s more , the firms that “ slowed down to speed up ” improved their top and bottom lines , averaging 40% higher sales and 52% higher operating incomes over a three-year period .
How did they disobey the laws of business physics , taking more time than competitors yet performing better ? They thought differently about what “ slower ” and “ faster ” mean . Firms sometimes fail to understand the difference between operational speed ( moving quickly ) and strategic speed ( reducing the time it takes to deliver value ) . Simply increasing the speed of production , for example , may be one way to try to reduce the speed difference . But that often leads to reduced value over time , in the form of lower-quality products and services .
In our study , higher-performing companies with strategic speed always made changes when necessary . They became more open to ideas and discussion . They encouraged new ways of thinking . And they allowed time to look back and learn . By contrast , performance suffered at firms that moved fast all the time , paid too much attention to improve efficiency , stuck to tested methods , didn’t develop team spirit among their employees , and had little time thinking about changes .
Strategic speed serves as a kind of leadership . Teams that regularly take time to get things right , rather than plough ahead full bore , are more successful in meeting their business goals . That kind of strategy must come from the top .
28. What does the underlined part “ gain an edge ” in Paragraph 2 mean ?
A. Increase the speed . B. Reach the limit .
C. Get an advantage . D. Set a goal .
29. The underlined part “ the laws of business physics ” in Paragraph 3 refers to __________ .
A. spending more time and performing worse
B. spending more time and performing better
C. spending less time and performing better
D. spending less time and performing worse
30. What can we learn from the text ?
A. how fast a firm moves depends on how big it is .
B. how competitive a firm is depends on what it produces .
C. Firms guided by operational speed take time to develop necessary team spirit .
D. Firms guided by strategic speed take time to make necessary changes .
31. What could be the best title for the text ?
A. Improve quality ? Serve better .
B. Need speed ? Slow down .
C. Deliver value ? Plough ahead .
D. Reduce time ? Move faster .
D
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“ Well , I finally did it . I finally decided to enter the digital age and get a cell phone . My kids have been annoying me and the last straw was when my car broke down , and I was stuck by the highway for an hour before someone stopped to help . But when I went to the cell phone store , I almost changed my mind . The phones all have cameras , computers and a ‘ global – positioning ’ something or other that’s supposed to spot me from space . Goodness , all I want to do is to be able to talk to my grandkids ! The people at the store weren’t much help . They couldn’t understand why someone wouldn’t want a phone the size of a postage stamp . And the rate plans ! They were confusing , and expensive … and the contract lasted for two years ! I’d almost given up until a friend told me about her new Jitterbug phone . Now , I have the convenience and safety of being about to stay in touch with a phone I can actually use . ”
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32. What made “ I ” finally think of getting a cell phone ?
A. Being urged by his grandkids .
B. Being stuck by the highway .
C. Being persuaded by cell phone salespersons .
D. Being attracted by the friendly return policy .
33. On the monthly basis of 100 minutes , the Jitterbug weekly rate is about __________ .
A. $3.75 B. $14.99 C. $4.99 D. $19.99
34. An advantage of Jitterbug mentioned in the passage is __________ .
A. its discount price with a free gift
B. its “ global-positioning ” system with 911 access
C. its reasonable rate plans without a contract
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D. its good customer service all over the world
35. The main purpose of the passage is to __________ .
A. tell a customer’s story of Jitterbug
B. provide two ways to order Jitterbug
C. give a brief introduction of Jitterbug
D. attract potential customers to Jitterbug
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。
Kids’ health : Four steps for fighting stress
Everybody gets stressed from time to time . 36 Some ways of dealing with stress – like screaming or hitting someone – don’t solve much . But other ways , like talking to someone you trust , can lead you to solving your problem or at least feeling better .
Try taking these four steps the next time you are stressed :
(1) Get support . When you need help , reach out to the people who care about you . Talk to a trusted adult , such as a parent or other relatives . 37 They might have had similar problems , such as dealing with a test , or the death of a beloved pet .
(2) Don’t take it out on yourself . Sometimes when kids are stressed and upset they take it out on themselves . Oh , dear , that’s not a good idea . Remember that thee are always people to help you . Don’t take it out on yourself . 38
(3) Try to solve the problem . After you’re calm and you have support from adults and friends , it’s time to get down to business . 39 Even if you can’t solve it all , you can solve a piece of it .
(4) Be positive . Most stress is temporary . Remember stress does go away , especially when you figure out the problem and start working on solving it .
These steps aren’t magic , but they do work . And if you can stay positive as you make your way through a tough time , you’ll help yourself feel better even faster . 40
A. You need to figure out what the problem is .
B. Ah , it feels so good when the stress is gone .
C. Notice your friends’ feelings and find a way to help them .
D. And don’t forget about your friends .
E. Ask for a helping hand to get you through the tough situation .
F. Different people feel stress in different ways .
G. Then , find a way to calm down .
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）
阅读下面短文，掌握大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题上将该选项的标号涂黑。
I think we should try to find a happy memory , something to lift us up on those unpleasant days . I’m saying this because I think I have just found mine .
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I had some work in Glasgow then . I was on a really 41 schedule , which meant I would have no time for myself all day . I was having one of those days , when the train was rather 42 and the conversation around me seemed to be particularly 43 . Besides , I had a bit of headache . 44 quickly across the station hall , I fished some 45 from my pocket . There was usually someone at the exit 46 the Big Issue ( a magazine that helps homeless folk earn a living ) .
47 the crowd parted ways at the bottom of the hall , I saw someone selling the Big Issue . She really looked like she had been sleeping 48 . Her clothes were 49 and she obviously hadn’t had a scrub（擦洗）for quite a while .
As I 50 the exit , I saw that she was also 51 from side to side . At first I thought she was trying to keep 52 against the piercing wind . But she wasn’t . She was moving in time to a 53 . I couldn’t hear her , but I could see her lips moving .
When I got closer , I saw a white 54 hanging from her elbow and noticed that she had sunken eyes . She was 55 , dirty and living on the streets . I came closer and through the 56 of the traffic I could hear her 57 the immortal（不朽的）line , “ … And I think to myself , what a wonderful world ! ”
I bought her last magazine for twice what I had originally 58 . She thanked me and 59 her belongings and went tapping off along the pavement—still singing .
So , I have my happy 60 for that day , and I think it will stay with me a long , long time .
41. A. enjoyable
B. refreshing
C. tight
D. bitter
42. A. crowded
B. delayed
C. crashed
D. loaded
43. A. priceless
B. meaningless
C. interesting
D. pleasing
44. A. Walking
B. Wandering
C. Slipping
D. Hopping
45. A. cigarettes
B. sweets
C. paper
D. change
46. A. selling
B. buying
C. distributing
D. delivering
47. A. With
B. Since
C. As
D. Until
48. A. comfortably
B. rough
C. soundly
D. tough
49. A. shabby
B. casual
C. tidy
D. fashionable
50. A. left
B. passed
C. approached
D. examined
51. A. jumping
B. climbing
C. rolling
D. rocking
52. A. active
B. energetic
C. warm
D. awake
53. A. dance
B. tune
C. step
D. sound
54. A. issue
B. stick
C. log
D. arm
55. A. deaf
B. lame
C. blind
D. mad
56. A. noise
B. music
C. voice
D. sound
57. A. recite
B. compose
C. read
D. sing
58. A. expected
B. intended
C. charged
D. organized
59. A. threw away
B. picked up
C. turned out
D. hid away
60. A. decision
B. program
C. memory
D. design
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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。
Uncle Tom’s Cabin , written by Harriet Beecher Stowe was a book that spoke against slavery . As Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote her book , there were over 3.5 million slaves 61 ( live ) in the United States . Slaves wee usually in the cotton-growing states of the South . The Northern States 62 ( end ) slavery . Yet , most Northerners were not strongly against slavery . They did not mind the truth 63 slavery continued in the South .
So Stowe decided to make people understand that . Each night after 64 ( put ) her six children to bed , she worked on her book . She told how the slaves tried to run away 65 freedom . Uncle Tom’s Cabin first came out in 1852 . Over 3,000,000 books were expected 66 ( sell ) out in a year .
67 its becoming a hit soon , people had different ideas about the book . In the North , finally many people 68 ( firm ) believed that slavery must be ended after they read the book . In the South , many people were angry with the people in the North . By 1861 the two parts of the country were at war . The Civil War , which lasted until 1865 , finally brought 69 end to slavery at last .
Of course , there were many things that made the Civil War happen . Yet , Uncle Tom’s Cabin 70 ( doubt ) played a part . Stowe met President Lincoln in 1862 . As Lincoln took her hand , he said , “ So you are the little woman who started the big war . ”
第II卷（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。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（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下面画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
When the world enter the 2020s , the development in the science and technology will bring
us many more new hopes and chances . They are that we have never imagined before . People are
hoping to have a peaceful and highly developing world . To catch up with the new development ,
the younger generation is required to possess different kind of skills . But to be successful in the
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new decade , various abilities are also for great necessity , such as the computer science and the
English language . Otherwise , one will left behind . Young people should study a lot hard at
school and prepare them mentally and physically to meet the challenge of the new era .
第二节 书面表达（满分25分）
假如你是李华，请就本校食堂服务（canteen service）的状况给校长写一封信。内容包括：
优点
不足
建议
食堂干净
价格偏高
？
饭菜可口
各类偏少
服务态度好
等候时间较长
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头语和结束语已为你写好。
Dear Mr. Principal ,
I am a senior student of our school . I’d like to say something about the canteen service in our school . _____________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sincerely yours ,
Li Hua
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