西藏日喀则区第一高级中学2015-2016学年高二上学期期中考试英语试卷

答题时间：100分钟，总分：120分

第I卷

第一部分 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。

A

You almost certainly know the phrase, “A dog is man’s best friend”andI can confirm(确定), from my own experience, that this is the truth. I personally can’t imagine my life without a dog. As a dog owner, a dog’s running towards you, snuggling(依偎)up to you or pleasantly barking are all really great feelings. Moreover, you have something that always listens to you and loves you. Because of these facts dogs are the best and the most beautiful creatures for me.

Dogs aren’t only pets. They can often help people. Firstly, like sheepdogs, they really help with shepherding. Secondly, like sniffer dogs(嗅探犬), they can be trained to search for hard drugs. And lastly, I want to talk about guide-dogs which are actually a great miracle for blind people. These dogs can deal with a lot of issues and problems in a blind person’s life and they are perfect mediators between healthy people and sightless ones. They ensure that handicapped people can live normal lives and this is the best thing that they can do. Their training for this role, however, is not easy. First they are sent to a normal family and then the dogs are specially trained. Theyhave to learn perhaps 50 different tasks or disciplines. And then, when they are fully trained, they are sent to a new family where they try to make life as normal as possible for their owners.

The price of training the dogs is a very high sum. But blind people can usually get the monetary support from some sponsors or some donations from organizations which raise money especially for them. You can help too because in many supermarkets and other shops there are very often places where you can donate. And it’s not just about making a big donation; small amounts help too.

1. A perfect guide-dog must be trained_________.

1. to search for thieves B. by the blind from young

C. to learn certain skills D. to finish over 50 different tasks.

2. The underlined word in the second paragraph means_________.

1. 药品 B. 调解者 C . 治疗者 D. 冥想

3. What can we learn from the passage?

1. The cost of training a sniffer dog is very high.
2. Sheepdogs also can help with the blind man.
3. Guide-dogs are born with special abilities.
4. Guide-dogs contribute a lot to blind men.

4. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

1. Dogs Is Man’s Best Friend B. Blind Man and Dog

C. I like My Dog Very Much D. Those Beautiful Creatures

B

There are many ways to find a job. It can be as easy as walking into a neighborhood store to look at its announcement board. Local stores often have areas where people can put small signs telling what kind of service they need or can provide. Such services include caring for children or cleaning houses.

Or, job searchers can look in the newspaper. Local newspapers have employment announcements placed by companies seeking workers.

Another popular tool for finding jobs is the Internet. For example, people in four hundred and fifty cities around the world can use the Craigslist Web site to buy objects, meet people or find a job. Craigslist says that it receives two million new job listings each month.

Another useful way to find a job is through a college or university. For example, students at the University of Texas in Austin can go to the Career Exploration Center to get help in finding a job. Of course, looking for a job requires knowing what kind of work you want to do. For example, there is a book called “ What Color is Your Parachute(降落伞)?” by Richard Bolles. This book has been helping people choose a career(职业)since it was first published in 1970.

Some experts also help people find jobs. Susan W. Miller owns a company called California Career Services in Los Angeles. She says her company helps people find jobs by first helping them understand their strengths, goals and interests. Then she providesthemwith methods and resources to help them find the right job.

5. What is the passage mainly about?

1. Finding a job B. College students’ part-time jobs.

C. Craigslist Web site. D. The relation between study and work.

6. By logging on the Craigslist Web site, you can_________.

1. sell your old things B. do some shopping online

C. create your own announcement board D. get useful information about 450 cities

7.“What Color is Your Parachute?” is a book which gives tips to those who want to_________

1. work on the airplane. B. buy a parachute.

C. publish a book. D. find a suitable job.

8. How many ways of finding a job are mentioned in the passage?

1. Three. B. Four. C. Five. D. Six.

C

WhenI paid for the bicycle repair, the repairman told me, “ No change, Professor Pan. We’re friends.”

“I’d rather pay,”Ireplied.“If it’s free, Ican’t afford it.”

Chinese often refuse payment for professional services, insisting, “We’re friends now!” But then they show up later to ask me to tutor them in English, or get them into an American university, and I wish I’d have just paid the 30 yuan I owed them in the first place.

According to the Americans, “There’s no free lunch,” meaning that there’s a price for everything, and I’m always looking around to figure out what this means.

资*源%库Many of our neighbors have given us fruit or flowers or costly teas, never asking anything in return. For years, a bicycle repairman has repeatedly refused to let me pay him. “Wait until you have something major to fix!” he insists.

Chinese generosity is a real education for Americans like me, who would rather avoid social entanglements (纠纷) and just hand over the money. But cashcan’tmake up for the greatest gift – friendship.

When an American saw some of my friends sitting on bamboo stools under the trees, sipping tea, he said, “They must have nothing better to do.” “Actually,” I said, “they are professors, with plenty to do. But probably you’re right in saying that, at this moment, they have nothing better to do. And neither do I.”

And I joined the group. We chatted about tea and Chinese cooking and how much my boys have grown since we arrived. One man said, “They were pocket-sized when you came here. Now they’re taller than you. How time flies.”

How life flies. And Chinese are smart enough to share what they know they cannot keep. They freely give of their time, never too busy to help a friend. And they are teaching me, slowly, to both give and receive. So the next time someone says, “No charge. We’re friends.” I will thank them heartily. But if they show up later asking me to tutor them in English, I’ll make sure they tutor my son in Chinese as well, because there’s still no free lunch.

9.Why did the author insist onpaying the repairman while he was offered free repairs?

1. Because he was an upright man.
2. Because he didn’t know the repairman.
3. Because he thought it natural to pay for other’s service.
4. Because he didn’t want to help others in return.
   10.Generally, the author thinks that ___________ .
   1. Chinese are generous and always ready to help their friends.

    B.Chinese are good at exchange of equal values.

    C.Chinese are free enough to drink and chat with their friends

    D.Chinese are helpful but don’t treasure time.

11.The best title for the passage should be “_________ ”.

1. Still No Free Lunch  
2. A Good Lesson from Chinese

C.True Help or Not     

D.Learn to Both Give and Receive

12.Which of the following is TRUE?

    A.All the Chinese help foreigners on purpose.

    B.Chinese like to ask for help.

    C.The author thinks little of the Chinese way of life.

    D.The author thinks that Chinese are wise enough to enjoy the limited life.

D

When visiting New York City with your kids, there are many things to do with kids that will entertain their spirits and theirminds.

The Whispering Gallery

Make your way to the Whispering Gallery. The Whispering Room’s architecture allows for a phenomenon that usually makes people laugh. Once inside the gallery, place one person facing the corner at one end of the room and then place another person facing the corner at the opposite end. Ask one of the participants to whisper a phrase or a quick sentence or two and the person on the opposite end will be able to hear every word that was said.

E. 42^ndSt.

212---771---5322

grandcentralterminal.com

The American Museum of Natural History

The American Museum of Natural History was founded in 1869. In addition to its impressive exhibit, permanent attractions bring the cool factor home to kids. They can enter the Fossil Halls and see the impressive dinosaur skeletons(骨架). And the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life educates kids about the fragility(脆弱) of the Ocean

Central Park West at 79^thSt.

212---769---5606

amnh.org

the Scholastic Store

Most parents want their children to read, and moreover, to enjoy reading. Scholastic helps to make that with a reality by publishing interesting, well-written stories that are popular with children. With such classics as “Clifford the Big Red Dog”,“The Magic School Bus,”and“Harry Potter,” the Scholastic Store will delight your children.

557 Broadway

212---343---6100

scholastic.com

Ellen’s Stardust Diner(小饭店)

The restaurant is a place where each person in your family can find something to eat. Arugula salads, grilled cheese, burgers and meatloaf are all on this varied menu. A hall of beauty queens, a drive-in theatre and wit staff that sing to you can add to this unique dining experience.

1650 Broadway, corner of 51^stSt.

212---956---5151

ellensstardustdiner. com

13. Which o the following websites helps kids learn about animals?

A. ettensstardustdiner. com. B. grandcentralterminal. com.

C. amnh. org. D. scholastic. com

14. To develop your kids’ interest in reading, you can bring them to_______.

A. the Whispering Gallery B. the Scholastic Store

C. Ellen’s Stardust Diner D. the American Museum of Natural History

15.It can be learned from the passage that_____.

A. sound travels well in the Whispering Gallery

B. people can enjoy music in the Scholastic Store

C. Ellen’s Stardust Diner mainly provides western food

D. the American Museum of Natural History has a history of 200 years

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。

请将该题答案转涂到答题卡对应位置

How to pass an important test

Whether it’s a first grade science test or College Entrance Exam, all tests have one thing in common: you have to pass. 16 Stuck in a situation where you don’t know what to do? This article can help.

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★1. Once you get the study guide, make plans right away to study as soon as possible. No excuses! Killing time with friends isn’t worth it, since you can always hang out with them any other day.

★2. Get plenty of rest. 17 If you walk into the classroom sleepily, you’ll most likely not finish the test because you are so tired.

★3. Eat a good meal for breakfast. 18 Some healthy breakfast suggestions are oatmeal(燕麦片), high fibre food, and grapefruit with the fresh fruit salad.

★4. Bring all necessary materials. 19 Bring pencils, pens, pencil sharpeners, snacks(if allowed), easers, the calculator(if allowed) and anything else you’ll need for the test.

★5.20 Showing up late cuts back the time you’ll have to take for the test if it’s already testing hours. You’ll probably miss any important information needed in completing the test. In some tests, late comers are not allowed to take the test.

A. The exam tests vocabulary, reading and maths skills

B. Studies show that if you get enough sleep, your brain will be much more efficient.

C. Failing the test won’t help you in the long run, so it’s important to know how to prepare to pass that big test.

D. Showing up without something as simple as a pencil can make a big effect on your test.

E. One piece of cheese probably won’t last until test time.

G. Don’t forget to set your alarm clock and show up on the test day on time.

F. This test is a challenging one and every year many students are unable to qualify it just because of lack of guidance.

第二部分 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，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。

My son was born 12 weeks premature(早产的). When he was born, the doctors told me that he had only 12% chance of 21. And if he did survive, there was a 99% chance that he would have serious health problems. Theysaid he would be in the hospital for a lifetime. But they would never 22, even if there was only a little hope.

Ididn’t think he would live until the day I had to go back home without my23. A nurse took me to my son’s room when Iwas24 the hospital. “He hasn’t been able to open his eyes yet”, the25 told me. I spoke to himwithtears.To y great 26, he opened his eyes! I was so 27!My baby heard my voice and was trying to 28me!

My son began to prove the doctors were29. When he was 6 weeks old, he finally left the hospital. But he 30 had a lot of trouble learning how to breathe on his own. I remember he once stopped 31 and turned grey after eating. I turned to the doctors and they made him 32again.He also had difficulty with 33. The doctors had to leave a tube placed in his stomach34 he could get enough food.

When my little baby was 3 months old, he was so 35 at that time---he was only 5 pounds in weight. The doctors got the 36 for what the doctors did. I really believe that it was39that saved my baby’s life. So never40hope!

21. A. surviving B. recovering C. succeeding D. escaping

22. A. get back B. give up C. give in D. get up

23. A. brother B. husband C. baby D. parent

24. A. visiting B. calling C. approaching D. leaving

25. A. doctor B. nurse C. cleaner D. reporter

26. A. surprise B. disappointment C. knowledge D. sadness

27. A. curious B. interested C. excited D. satisfied

28. A. hurt B. see C. influence D. touch

29. A. right B. wise C. serious D. wrong

30. A. hardly B. never C. still D. seldom

31.A jumping B. walking C. moving D. breathing

32. A. alive B. active C. dead D. powerful

33. A. eating B. sleeping C. standing D. sitting

34. A. if B. as C. so D. after

35. A. strong B. thin C. tall D. clever

36. A. bag B. tube C. food D. metal

37. A. wonderful B. short C. strong D. valuable

38. A. regretful B. hateful C. thankful D. fearful

39. A. hope B. encouragement C. money D. bravery

40. A. forget B. find C. get D. lose

第II卷

第二部分 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（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式按序号填写到短文后的相应位置。

Once, in a lovely garden, lived the most beautiful butterfly in the world. She was so pretty, and had won so many beauty competitions41 she had become very proud. One day, a naughty cockroach(蟑螂)got fed up with her showing off, and decided 42(teach) her a lesson.

She went to see the butterfly, and in front of everyone she told her that she wasn’treally that beautiful, and that the butterfly only won the competitions43the judges had been paid. In44(real), the cockroach was the most beautiful.

The butterfly was angry and told the cockroach, “I 45 (beat) you in a beauty competition, with whichever judges you choose.”“OK,Iaccept.See you on Saturday,” answered the cockroach, and left 46 waiting for a reply.

That Saturday everyone went to 47 beauty competition. The butterfly arrived completely confident of victory until she saw 48 the judges were: cockroaches, worms, beetles. All of 49preferred the ugliness and bad smell of the cockroach.

The butterfly was left 50(sob) and disappointed, wanting never to enter another beauty competition in her life. Fortunately, the cockroach forgave the butterfly for her pride and they became friends.

41._________ 42.__________ 43.___________ 44.___________ 45.____________

46._________ 47.__________ 48.___________ 49.___________ 50.____________

第三部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错（每小题1分，满分10分）

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：在错的词下面一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2.只允许修改10处，从第11处起不计分。

Dear Ms. Donforth,

I’mwriting to ask you come to our class for a visit. I’ve 51._____________

heard that you have been to Greece. In our Greece unit, we 52. ____________

have been learning about it’s rich culture and long history. 53. _____________

Since you have visited Greece several times, so I would like to 54._____________

know whether you have seen the old building here. We have 55._____________

learned a lot from the textbooks, but I believe you personal 56._____________

experience will be a lot better. Your knowledges of Greece can 57._____________

help the whole class. Could you share your experiences for 58.______________

us? It will be surely exciting and rewarding. I hoped that you 59.______________

think about my request and visit us as soon as possibly. 60.______________

Sincerely,

Jeremy Taylor

第二节 书面表达（满分25分）

下面是你班班会上以“中学生是否能佩带手机”为题进行讨论的情况。请你写一封信给21st Century报的编辑说明情况，并附带表明你自己的观点。

注意：

词数：120左右。开头已经为你写好，把开头定写在答题卡作文的开始，但不计入总词数。

Dear Sir,

资*源%库I’m writing to tell you

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高二英语参考答案及评分标准

第一部分 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）

1-4BDA 5-8ABDB 9-12CAAD 13-15CBA

第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）

16-20CBEDG

第二部分 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）

21-40 ABCDB ACBDC DAACB BDCAD

第二部分 项语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）

第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）

41. that 42. to teach 43. because 44. reality 45. will beat

46. without 47. the 48. who 49. them 50. sobbing

第三部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）

第二节 书面表达（满分25分）

Dear Sir,

I’m writing to tell you something about our discussion on the topic “Whether Middle School Students Can Carry Mobile phones(Cell-phones)” at the class meeting.

Forty percent students agreed, for they thought it was convenient for them to communicate with their relatives and friends. They also thought they could surf the Internet to search for some information and store some useful information in the m. Besides, they could play games for rest if they feel tired after a long time’s study.

However, sixty percent of us were against it. They said the radiation of cell-phones was harmful to health, and the ringing sound did somewhat affect the cell-phone holders and others. Also, cell-phones were luxurious things for middle school students and it was easy lead them to compare with each other.

As far as I am concerned, I agree with the majority. It is not suitable for middle school students to have cell-phones. We can get in touch with others by other means and we can read more books to enrich ourselves.

Best wishes.

Deanne