江西省瑞昌市一中2015-2016学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷

瑞昌一中

2015～2016学年度下学期期中考试

高二 英语

命题人： 刘宝花 审题人：况漘泓 2016年5月

说明：本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。

第一部分: 听力（共两节, 满分30分）

第一节: （共5个小题; 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秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。 每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What are the two speakers talking about?
   1. Hobbies.B. Music. C. Play.
2. Where is Mr Jones now?
   1. At home. B. At the health center.
      C. At his office.
3. What do the two speakers think of Tom?

1. He gets nervous very easily.
2. He is not an experienced speaker.
3. He hasn’t prepared his speech well.

4. Why was the woman so late?

1. Something went wrong with the bus.
2. She took somebody to hospital.
3. She didn’t catch the bus.

5. What does the man mean?

1. He enjoys most types of games.
2. Basketball is his favorite sport.
3. He only plays basketball.

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，你都有时间阅读各个小题， 每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题有5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。

6. What is the man doing?

1. He is being interviewed.
2. He is making a flash.
3. He is playing computer games.

7. What do you think will happen after the conversation?

1. The woman will call Mr Taylor.
2. The woman won’t make the website.
3. The woman won’t get in touch with Mr Taylor.
   请听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
   8. What is the woman going to do?
   1. Prepare lunch. B. Have a party.
      C. Go to a friend’s house for dinner.
      9. What does the woman still need?
      1. A tie. B. Some flowers.C. Some candy.

10. What should one do when he goes to a friend’s house for the first time according to the woman’s mother?

A. Take something. B. Get dressed up.

C. Have dinner.

请听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。

11. How many times did the man call Mr Tuang last week?

A. Twice. B. Once. C. Three times.

12. What does the man want Mr Tuang to do?

A. To have dinner with him.

B. To call him back. C. To visit him.

13. What’s the man’s telephone number?

A. 37460. B. 37640. C. 36470.

请听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。

14. What does the woman want to do?

A. Rent a flat.B. Sell her house.C. Buy a house.

15. How many people are there in the woman’s family?

1. 2.B. 4. C. 6.

16. How much should the woman pay for the three-room flat every month?

A. 400 yuan. B. 600 yuan. C. 1,000 yuan.

17. What can we learn from the conversation?

A. You can take the lift at 12:00 pm in the building.

B. You can’t take the lift at 6:00 am in the building.

C. The three-room flat is on the 8th floor.

请听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。

18. What was wrong with Mrs Jenkins?

A. Something was wrong with her heart.

B. Something was wrong with her back.

C. Something was wrong with her foot.

19. What did the doctor do at first?

A. He listened to Mrs Jenkins’ voice.

B. He listened to Mrs Jenkins’ heart.

C. He asked Mrs Jenkins to stop smoking.

20. What did Mrs Jenkins like to drink?

1. Tea.B. Coffee. C. Water.

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

Once a man needed a new pair of shoes .This man was very good at math. He knew that in order to get shoes that fit very well, it would be necessary to measure his foot size correctly.

So, before he went to the market, he carefully measured his feet and drew a very detailed picture of his feet on a piece of paper. Then before leaving the house, like a good mathematician, he rechecked his picture.

It was a very long way from the man’s home to the market. It was past mid-day when the man arrived at the market. When the man reached the shoe stall. He realized that he had forgotten to bring his paper. He turned around and walked all the way back home to get it.

It was nearly sunset when the man returned to the market. There he found the market was closing. The shoemaker had packed up all of his shoes. “Foolish man,” the shoemaker said to the man when he was asked to unpack hid goods to make a sale. “Why did you not just try on the shoes?”

The man hung his head shamefully, saying, “I guessed there was only one way to solve my problem. I should have checked with others for another solution that might have worked as well or better than my own.”

The above short story works well with school students and also teachers. Don’t try to solve a problem with a single point of view; there may be many other ways of solving the same problem.

21. Before the man went to the market, he _________.

A. asked others for some advice.

B. knew well about his foot size

C. measured his old shoes carefully

D. drew a pair of shoes on a piece of paper

22. The shoemaker considered the man to be _____________.

A. stupid B. strange C. clever D. interesting

23. Why does the author want to show by telling the story?

A. We should learn math very well.

B. It’s necessary to ask for help at times.

C. We should think carefully before we act.

D. There is more than one way to solve a problem.

B.

Leonie Muller is writing her paper on the nomadic(流浪的) life, and while doing it, she’s living on a train. But she’s not just riding the train for research purpose. The 23-year-old German student pays only $180 a month and lives out of her backpack.

Of course there are disadvantages to this style of living. Using only public toilets and showers would become tiring after a while. And living out of a bag surely lack the comforts of home.

But the advantages are huge. Not only does Muller get to see the countryside, but Germany’s rail network travels to the far corners of the country and makes frequent stops in all the cities, so she’s able to see friends and family regularly. Her most frequent travels have been between Berlin, her boyfriend’s place in Cologne, and her university at Tubingen.

Plus, Germany’s trains run on time. So Muller doesn’t have to worry too much about arriving late for a meeting with a friend or getting stuck on the train for longer than she was expecting. And also, the Wi-Fi on the trains is excellent and free.y It’s not for everyone, but I’m one traveler who finds this idea fantastic. Could I do it in the United States?

I did some research and found out that there are 30-day passes(乘车券)on Amtrak(美国铁路公司).So, with a $689 pass, a bit of planning and staying with family or friends for a few nights, you might be able to do a full month of travel, spending much of it on the Amtrak trains and the rest with the generous people you know. Even figuring in two or three nights at inexpensive hotels, that’s still cheaper than the rent.

24.Why does Muller live on a train?

A. To save money.

B. To do some research.

C. To meet her friends regularly.

D. To experience a nomadic life.

25.What are Para.3 and Para.4 mainly about?

A. The popularity of living on the train.

B. The advantages of living on the train.

C. What Muller’s daily life on the train is like.

D. How to have a comfortable life on the train.

26.What’s the author’s attitude towards living on the train?

A. Worried. B. Grateful. C. Supportive. D. Doubtful.

27.To have a full month of travel with a 30-day pass on Amtrak ,you____________.

A. may pay less than 689 US dollars.

B. have to stay in hotels for two or three nights.

C. must plan the travel with your family and friends.

D. need to spend a few nights someplace outside the trains.

C

I’ve heard that it’s better to give than to receive, but I think that both of them have their special magic.

When I was nine years old, my parents went to work in a faraway(遥远的) state. Before they left, they took me and my younger sister to the shelter of my grandparents, who would take care of our needs with meals ,love and transportation to and from a lot of activities and lessons. At that young age, I had no choice but to become independent, although sometimes I felt upset, lonely and angry. I knew that if no one could meet my needs, I would have to become completely self-sufficient(自给自足).Believe it or not, I got a little carried away. Finally, I become so successful that I could take care of everyone in my life.

Once, I took my son to see Santa Claus. When my son wanted to buy the picture that was taken ,I opened my wallet, only to find that I didn’t have enough money. When I got to the checkout counter to take back the picture, I was told that a man in line ahead of me had seen me counting my change and had paid for the picture for me, The color rushed into my checks when other customers strangely stared at me. I realized that it was okay to let someone do something for me, even if I could have done it myself.

I believe that we are all in this wonderful world together. It’s not about my strength and independence or how much I have. It’s about allowing the giver to be blessed when the gift is received. Now I know that giving and receiving are two halves of a whole, each incomplete without the other.

28.Why was the author brought up by her grandparents?

A. Her parents had no time to take care of her.

B. Her mother wanted to teach her to be independent.

C. Her grandmother was more experienced than her parents.

D. Her grandmother could meet her different needs in life.

29.According to Paragraph2, what does the underlined sentence mean?

A. She became very proud of herself. B. She put much effort in helping others.

C. She left her parents when she was little. D. She did more than what she had expected.

1. What made the man think the author couldn’t afford the picture?
   A. She forgot to bring her wallet. B. She worn in old and dirty clothes.
   C. She tried to take back the picture. D. She counted the change behind the man.
2. How did the author feel when she knew someone had paid for the picture?

1. Excited. B. Worried. C. Embarrassed. D. Angry.
   D
   As tomato season comes, we can clearly realize that tomatoes offered in supermarkets all the year round can’t compare with those that are just picked. After all, the rule of keeping tomatoes fresh is not to refrigerate(冷藏)them, which means that any tomato transported from far away will never be as good as one that is just picked.
   Researchers from the U.S Department of Agriculture say they’re found an easy way to keep supermarket tomatoes tasting great: Heat them up first.“To produce a better tasting tomato, we added a hot water pre-treatment step to the usual rule that growers follow,”Professor Jinhe Bai said.“We found that this pre-treatment step prevents flavor loss because of being stored in refrigerators.”
   Because tomatoes often have a long way to go between being picked and reaching the supermarket shelves, farmers have to pick them while the fruit is green. The tomatoes are kept at a cold 41 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit during their trip to the store, which keeps them from producing enough enzymes(酶)that give tomatoes their smell and flavor. But when Bai and his team let green tomatoes sit in a bath of hot water for a few minutes, the tomatoes produced large amounts of the enzymes, keeping them tasty even after refrigeration.
   The method isn’t even the only one his group has experimented with. Growing green tomatoes with a kind of special oil or treating green tomatoes with a gas might also keep them fresh without having to be stored in refrigerators.
   Bai even admits that refrigerated tomatoes can’t hold a candle to fresh ones.“Generally, tomatoes should be picked when they turned completely red and then sold immediately,” Bai says.
   32.The method of keeping tomatoes fresh is to________.
   1. put them in a bag with other fruits B. add some special oil to refrigerators

C. wash them in hot water before eating them

D. put them in hot water before refrigerating them

1. Many green tomatoes are picked early to make sure___________.

1. they can be easily stored B. they taste better than red ones

C. they can be sold at a good price D. they are still fresh in supermarkets

1. Why do tomatoes become less delicious after being kept in refrigerators?

1. They don’t produce enough enzymes.
2. The temperatures are not low enough.
3. The refrigerators also store other foods.
4. The flavor changes easily in closed spaces.
   35.What can be inferred from Bai’s words in the last paragraph?
   1. It’s better to grow tomatoes by ourselves.
   2. It’s convenient to store tomatoes in refrigerators.
   3. It’s necessary to hold a candle when picking tomatoes.
   4. It’s impossible to keep tomatoes as fresh as they’re just picked.

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。

As Labor Day gets close, many Americans are trying to find some final vacation time before kids head back to school.____36______ . With people still looking for that escape, it’s important to know some tips to make your dollars go the extra mile when travelling.

Choose places that are in their off--season during kids’ school breaks. Over the Christmas/ New Year’s break, for example, the prices for flights and hotels in the Caribbean and Hawaii are sky-high. ____37______. You can go to places that are in their low season but are warm and festive(欢乐的).

For US trips, think about extended-stay hotels. Extended-stay hotels give you affordable suites with a lot of free facilities for the money. You get a door to the kids’ room that you can close at bedtime.__38_________ A refrigerator, microwave and washing machines, as well as free breakfast, Wi-Fi and sometimes even dinner and snacks are available, too.

For European city trips, rent an apartment. Hotel rooms in European cities can be expensive and tiny. They have no refrigerator or microwave, and neighbors can hear every sound. _____39_______ It also gives you more space and thicker walls. The kitchen can help you save some money in hotel breakfast charges, and the washing machine can help you save the time for washing.

_____40_____ Hunting for specific items--maybe they’re seashells from each beach you stop at, maps from tourist information offices or door handle do-not-disturb-signs from hotels- -gives kids a task and keeps them busy in a trip. Collecting souvenirs on a certain theme is a lot cheaper than buying them.

1. Look for things with your kids.
2. An apartment usually costs less.
3. So you can consider other places.
4. Collect things instead of buying things.
5. You also have more space to move around.
6. You can also choose extended-stay hotels if you like.
7. However, a getaway any time of the year can be pricey.

第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45）

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，掌握其大意。然后从41～60各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

When my son was very young, he didn’t like grocery stores. The bright lights, tons of goods and people would result in his 41of self -control. At that time I didn’t 42 that it was because he had sensory processing disorder(感官处理失调症)，and grocery stores could be very 43for kids like him.

One day, I had to44a few things, and no one could help to 45my son. There were no other46. I had to go with him. As soon as he was put into the cart he began to47.The only thing I could do was to finish shopping and 48the store as soon as possible.49 , I saw a woman in the distance waving her arms crazily at our 50. I looked behind us 51 we were the only people there. I was52.I pushed the “race car” cart and kept 53towards the woman and when we got close she slightly tapped her54into ours.“Oh, my goodness!” she said to my son.“What a crazy55you are! You must be the fastest!”My son went from crying to laughing in a second. Then she showed me look that I will never56. It said,“It’s okay. You’re doing your best and I know because I’ve been there myself.”

It’s been many years since this happened, but every time I’m in that store I 57 that woman. I want her to know what her 58appearance did for me and my son that day. Now, Whenever I 59a mom having one of those moments with her kid, I always60that look and help make their day a bit lighter.

1. A. sign B. rush C. increase D. loss
2. A. care B. know C. believe D. doubt
3. A. hard B. safe C. busy D. special
4. A. make B. prepare C. buy D. return
5. A. pick up B. bring up C. watch out D. look after
6. A. chances B. reasons C. choices D. changes
7. A. cry B. fight C. sleep D. play
8. A. choose B. leave C. call D. close
9. A. Immediately B. Naturally C. Carefully D. Suddenly
10. A. direction B. scene C. state D. way
11. A. so B. as C. but D. for
12. A. worried B. puzzled C. excited D. surprised
13. A. facing B. shouting C. pointing D. walking
14. A. arm B. body C. cart D. bag
15. A. driver B. customer C. guest D. baby
16. A. show B. gain C. understand D. forget
17. A. depend on B. look for C. agree with D. think of
18. A. silly B. pleasant C. wise D. beautiful
19. A. imagine B. see C. teach D. impress
20. A. explain B. tell C. give D. prove

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（一个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式 。

Jake Denham fell over and lost one of his skis while skiing. Unable to find his ski anywhere, Jake decided＿＿61＿（take）off the other ski and walk down the mountain.

___62_____ was getting dark. He knew that he had to find a safe place before dark or he ___63_____ (die) without doubt that night in the cold. At home, Jake watched lots of TV programmes about living ___64_____ difficult situations. He made _65___ hole in the snow. Outside the temperature fell to a ____66____ (danger) -15℃ that night, but inside it Jake was safe from the cold.

But he had to get down the mountain the next morning. The TV programmes said,“If you get lost, find someone else’s tracks through the snow and follow them.”Jake did so __67___ he got up the next morning. Nine hours after he lost his ski, he found a team of workers,___68___ brought him to safety. ___69______（amaze）,Jake didn’t even have to go to hospital.

So, next time someone says that ____70_____ (watch ) TV is a waste of time, think of Jake. Sometimes watching TV can save your life.

第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35）

1. 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，请你修改同桌写的一下作文。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，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
   注意：1.每处错误及修改均仅限一词；
   2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
   Dear Kelly,
   I’ve been back home safely from England. Thank you for the warmly reception during my stay in England.
   Last week, I enjoyed me in your country. I visited the city museum and some places of interests, which made me to have a better understanding of British culture and history. Of course, I also make many new friends. Beside, I was lucky enough to staying at your home. I’ll never forget the days when we spent together. Here I especially thank you for the dictionary you offered me for a gift. It’s great help for me to learn English well. I’ll treasure and make full use of it.
2. 书面表达（25分）
   假设你是李华。你所在的英语协会将举办主题为“我的理想生活”的演讲比赛，请你用英文写一篇演讲稿，内容主要包括：
   1. 你的理想工作；2.你理想中的业余生活；3.你将如何实现你的理想。
      注意:1.词数100左右（开头已为你写好，不计入总词数）；
   2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

I want to talk about my ideal life in the future.

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2015-1016学年度下学期高二英语期中卷答案

一．听力答案

1-5ACBAA 6-10 ACCBA 11-15 ABAAB 16-20 CCABC

二．阅读理解及七选五

21-23 BAD 24-27 ABCD 28-31 ADDC 32-35 DDAD 36-40 GCEBD

1. 完型填空41-45 DBACD 46-50 CABDA 51-55 CBDCA 56-60 DBABC
2. 四.语篇填空

1. to take 62.It 63.would die 64.in 65.a 66.dangerous

1. after 68.who 69. Amazingly 70.watching

五．短文改错

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六 ．书面表达. （参考范文）

I want to talk about my ideal life in the future. My ideal job is to be a writer. By writing,I can share my understanding of the world with my readers. And it can give me a flexible schedule.

After work,I’d like to spend my time with my family. I will try my best to create a happy and harmonious environment at home. Besides,I will invite my family to movies regularly.What’s more, I will go travelling with them during the holiday.

After all,god helps thost who help themseves. To make the life I dream of become a reality,I will study harder and make full use of every minute to epuip myself with knowledge and skills.

（Text 1）

M: Is there anything you like doing?

W: I love playing very much, and sometimes I also write. And I’m very fond of music. I play the piano and I enjoy listening to music, too.

（Text 2）

M: Hello, this is John Hopkins at the Riverside Health Centre. I’d like to speak to Mr Jones.

W: I’m sorry, Mr Hopkins, my husband isn’t at home. But I can give you his office phone number. He won’t be back until six o’clock.

（Text 3）

W: Tom looks awfully nervous, doesn’t he?

M: Yes. I’m afraid he is not used to making speeches.

（Text 4）

M: What happened to you? You are so late.

W: The bus I took broke down in front of the hospital, and I had to walk from there.

（Text 5）

W: Why did you go to the basketball game, Jim?

M: I’m a real sports lover.

（Text 6）

W: Okay, Mr Taylor, let’s go ahead and begin. First of all, tell me about your last job.

M: Well, I worked for five years at Hi-Tech-Computers.

W: Okay. Hi-Tech. How about your website writing skills? Oh, we are looking for someone to create and manage our company’s website.

M: Umm...uh, website, website. Huh...I don’t think I’ve read that book.

W: Huh? And what about the experience with making a flash?

M: Well...I think sometimes computers flash...if that’s what you mean.

W: Okay, Mr Taylor, I think I have all the information I need!

M: Oh, and I really like computer games. I play them every day.

W: Right, right. Thanks, Mr Taylor. We’ll be in touch.

（Text 7）

M: Wow, you’ve all dressed up. Where are you going?

W: My friend invited me to his house for dinner. I just need one more thing and I’ll be all set.

M: What’s that? You look good to me.

W: I want to buy some flowers to take. It’s the first time I’ve been to his house.

M: That’s a nice idea.

W: Yes. My mother always taught me never to go to a person’s house empty-handed, at least not for the first time.

（Text 8）

W: AST Sales Department. May I help you?

M: Yes. I’d like to speak to Mr Tuang, please.

W: Oh, I’m sorry he’s not in at the moment. Can I take a message?

M: Well, if he’s not in, um, I always seem to have trouble contacting him. Well, I’ve phoned him twice last week. Look, I think the best thing to do is to ask him to phone me. He’s got my telephone number, but it’s 37460. Tell him to phone as soon as possible.

W: So if he comes back I shall ask him to ring you at 37460. Is that right?

M: Yes, please.

W: And could I have your name, please?

M: Mr Ibson of Carlos Enterprises.

W: Could you spell your name, please?

M: Ibson, that’s spelt I-B-S-O-N.

（Text 9）

W: I see a “Flat for rent” sign outside, so could you show me the flat for rent?

M: Sure. We have a one-room flat on the 2nd floor for 400 yuan a month.

W: I’m afraid it’s too small for a family of four. We have two children. Do you have any three-room flat for rent?

M: Well, there is a three-room flat on the 8th floor for 1,000 yuan a month.

W: Is there a lift in this building?

M: Yes, but it operates from 4:30 in the morning to 11:30 in the evening.

W: That sounds not too bad. Will you show me the flat?

M: Certainly. Please follow me.

（Text 10）

　　 Mrs Jenkins went to see her doctor one day, because her heart was giving her trouble.

　　 The doctor listened to her heart carefully and did a few other things. Then he said, “Well, Mrs Jenkins, stop smoking, and then you’ll be all right again. ”

　　 “But doctor,” answered Mrs Jenkins quickly, “I’ve never smoked. I don’t like smoking.”

　　 “Oh, well,” said the doctor, “then don’t drink any wine.”

　　 “But I don’t drink wine,” answered Mrs Jen-kins at once.

　　 “Stop drinking tea and coffee then,” the doctor said to her.

　　 “I only drink water,” answered Mrs Jenkins. “I don’t like tea or coffee.”

　　 The doctor thought for a few seconds and then said, “Well, how about potatoes?”

　　 “Yes, I like them very much,” answered Mrs Jenkins.

　　 “All right, then stop eating those,” said the doctor as he got up to say goodbye to Mrs Jenkins.