高二上學(xué)期期末英語(yǔ)試題(二)

1、高二上學(xué)期期末英語(yǔ)試題試卷說(shuō)明： 1 、本試卷滿分 150 分，答題時(shí)間 120 分鐘。2、請(qǐng)將答案直接填涂在答題卡上，考試結(jié)束只交答題卡。第 I 卷（滿分 90 分）第一部分 聽(tīng)力 （共兩節(jié)，滿分30 分）第一節(jié) （共 5 小題；每小題 1 分，滿分 5 分）聽(tīng)下面5段對(duì)話。每段對(duì)話后有一個(gè)小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng),并標(biāo)在試卷的相應(yīng)位置。聽(tīng)完每段對(duì)話后，你都有10 秒鐘的時(shí)間來(lái)回答有關(guān)小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對(duì)話僅讀一遍。1. Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. In a factory.B

2、. In a hospital.2. Who is the girl reading under the tree?A. Betty.B. Lily.3. What does the woman mean?A. She hasn t yet drunk any coffee.C. She likes coffee very much.4. What does the woman think the man should do?A. Stop playing tennis.C. Find the cause of his failure.C. In the man s home.C. Cathe

3、rine.B. She wants another cup of coffee.B. Stick to what he is doing.5. What s the most probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Husband and wife.B. Customer and waitress.C. Friends.第二節(jié) （共 15 小題；每小題 1 分，滿分 15 分）聽(tīng)下面5段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白。每段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白后有幾個(gè)小題，從題中所給的 A、B、C三個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)，并標(biāo)在試卷的相應(yīng)位置。聽(tīng)每段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白前，你將有5 秒鐘的時(shí)間

4、閱讀各個(gè)小題；聽(tīng)完后，各小題將給出 5 秒鐘的作答時(shí)間。每段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白讀兩遍。聽(tīng)第 6 段材料，回答第6、 7 題。6. What sounds like a good idea to the woman?A. Having men pick up the bill or pay for cinema tickets.B. Having men open doors or help women put on coats.C. Having men do the dishes and housework.7. How many examples does the man give as menA

5、. 2.B. 3.聽(tīng)第 7 段材料，回答第8、 9 題。8. What are the two speakers mainly talking about?A. How to reduce anxiety.C. Where to get health services.9. Why does the man turn to the woman for advice?s taking care of women?C. 4.B. How to make use of time.11s trouble.A. She works at the health services.C. She knows

6、a lot about the man 聽(tīng)第 8 段材料，回答第10 12 題。B. She had a similar experience before.10. Where does this conversation take place?A. Over the telephone.B. In the woman s home. C. At an insurance company.11. Why does the man talk to the woman?A. To make a damage report.B. To help her rebuild her house.C. To

7、 show honesty in his business.12. How many articles（ 物件 ,物品 ）were destroyed by the storm?A. Three.B. Four.C. Five.聽(tīng)第 9 段材料，回答第13 16 題。13. What are the two speakers mainly talking about?A. Their jobs.B. Their apartments.C. Their driving experiences.14. How does the man feel about his present situatio

8、n?A. Dissatisfied.B. Shocked.C. Nervous.15. Which of the following isn t the problem with the man s apartment?A. Being too far from work.B. The equipment is breaking down.C. The landlady is in trouble.16. What will the man do then?A. Drive the car to work.B. Visit the woman s place.C. Talk with his

9、landlady.聽(tīng)第 10 段材料，回答第17 20 題。17. Since when has Transport Scotland provided free bus travel for older and disabled people?A. Since April 2005.B. Since April 2006.C. Since January 2007.18. Who are allowed concessionary（ 特許的 ）travel according to the text?A. All 16 18-year-olds.B. All young full-time

10、volunteers up to the age of 25.C. Both A and B.19. If somebody wants to get the card sooner, how can he get it?A. Waiting at school.B. Waiting at home.C. Applying himself.20. How many free return ferry（ 渡船 ）journeys to the mainland can you get each year?A. One.B. Two.C. Three.第二部分 閱讀理解（共兩節(jié)；滿分 40 分）第

11、一節(jié) （共 15 小題； 每小題 2 分，滿分 30 分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)（A 、 B、 C 和 D） 中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。ASunday, 31 AugustWe vebeen in China for a month now. Dad, Mom, Harry and I moved to Tianjin on 25 August.We re not very far from Beijing. Two days ago, we celebrated my 16th birthday. It was great celebrating in China

12、; the only thing that was strange was the cake-her e they re not as sweet as the ones in New York. On Monday school starts I wonder what it will be like.Monday, 1 Septembert have toOn my first day I was looking around for a locker to put my books in. However, here all the students keep all of their

13、books at their desks- we stay in the same classroom because apparently we don go from class to class-teachers come to us!Today we selected teacher assistants for each subject. Their duties are to collect homework, make announcements, and do other stuff for t he teacher and the students. It' s ki

14、nd of a big deal here! Since I amfrom the US, I was asked to be the English assistant. I felt so proud but quite nervous at the same time because I wasn ' t sure what I had to do, but I accepte（dctheinyway.Friday, 3 OctoberBoy, what a week! Now we have nine classes every day, including the morni

15、ng class, a combinationof our American schools '" Homeroom" and " Study Hall ” . I think Chinese students work too much! I haveto do my homework when I get back home. I don en ha veeme to watch TV or surf the Internet like before. I sometimes miss New York and my school because we

16、 didn ' htave to study so much. We had more time to hang out with our classmates and neighbors; here, besides their usual classes, students are involved in weekend classes in subjects such as English, Chinese and math.I get a lot of attention, being from another country. Everyone wants to practi

17、ce English with me! A really cute girl even asked me for my phone number on my second day and sent me a tex t message! I ' m making a lot more friends now. I just need a lot of help to improve my Chinese. Some students want to do a language exchange program with me. Nice!21. The passage mentions

18、 all the following points EXCEPT.A. physics study.B. food flavour.C. free time activities.D. language exchange program.22. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT the teacher assistant' s duty?A. Collecting homework.B. Making announcements.C. helping teachers with small errands （

19、差事）D. Teaching classmates.23. Where is this passage most probably from?A. A story book. B. A guide book. C. A diary. D. A magazine.24. The passage is best described by.A. culture shock（沖擊）.B. multi-culture（多元文化）.C. unique culture.D. culture background.BIntroduction to PianoNo matter what you do in l

20、ife, it' s always important to start with the basics. Taught by experiencedmusician Dennis Dykstra, this class will give beginning piano learners an introduction to the keyboard, keys, scales, chords, melodies, and note reading. This class is combined with adult class.Brinton （ Beg. , Ages 8- 17

21、 ）# 487919Sat. , Apr. 13-Jun 1, 10:30 AM-12 PM$56 Residents / $112 Non-residentsGuitar LessonLearn basic chords, notes, and different strumming （ 彈奏）techniques. Strum your way to fun. Bring your own guitar. Classes are combined with youth guitar classes.Brinton （ Beg./ Int. , Ages 12- 17 ）# 37623Sat

22、. , Apr. 13 - Jun.1,2 PM - 3:30 PM$110 Residents / $220 Non-residentsHip Hop Culture & Modern DanceHip hop is a dance form that has origins in New York' s folk culture and has become popularized bythe entertainment industry. The steps evolve from tap, jazz & belly dance. The class will c

23、onsist of cleanhip hop music techniques, steps and a routine.Hamilton( Ages 6-12 )# 38475Tue. , Apr, 16-Jun 4, 7 PM - 8 PM$18 Residents / $36 Non-residentsScience of Magic and Fantastic FliersThis super science sampler introduces participants to two hot topics: magic and flight! In science of magic,

24、 participants learn the science behind illusions, mind reading and perform a magic escape! Amaze and amuse friends.In fantastic fliers, participants will fly through flight and aerodynamics ( 空氣運(yùn)動(dòng)學(xué) ) basics. Discover the four forces that affect flight. Make and test various plane designs to see thes

25、e forces in action! Not suitable for free or reduced fees.Jueau ( Ages 4-12 ) #370956Mon. , Feb. 4, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM$80 Residents / $160 Non-residents25. The activity Introduction to Piano is intended for those .A. who just begin to learn how to play the pianoB. who are experienced in playing the p

26、ianoC. who show interest in teaching the piano lessonsD. who are willing to make the piano for musicians26.If Mary s son is 5 years old, she may choose for him.A. Guitar LessonB. Science of Magic and Fantastic FliersC. Hip Hop Culture & Modern DanceD. Introduction to Piano27.The underlined word

27、“ evolve ” in the passage is closest in meaning to“ ”.A. die B. develop C. escape D. reduce28.If you want to learn how to play the guitar, you have to go at .A. 10:30 AM-12 PMB. 5:30 PM - 7:30 PMC. 2 PM - 3:30 PMD. 7 PM - 8 PMCNadam Fair(那達(dá)慕)，meaning “ entertainment or "" recreation in Mon

28、golian, originated in the earlydays of the 13th century and is a mass traditional Mongolian festival. A“ Huli Letai ” (big meby Mongol leaders every month. Many activities were taken on during the meeting, such as making laws and regulations, appointing and removing officials, giving awards and pena

29、lties, and the large Nadam Fair.As recorded, in 1206 when Genghis Khan was elected as the Mongolian Khan, a grand Nadam Fair was held.Since its birth, the“ thr-e- ewsreksilltsling, ho” rse-racing, archery - have been a necessary part of theNadam activities. In the past, winners of the three sports w

30、ould be given horses, camels, sheep, brick tea, and silk as prizes.In modern times, more activities have been added, such as polo, horsemanship, track and field, and other ball competitions. The newly added contents turned the traditional national grand meeting to an auspicious, happy and effective

31、one. Nadam held in Xilin Gol League is the biggest and has become animportant activity for the health and entertainment of the masses.Nowadays, Nadam is always held in summer or autumn when the grasslands are beautiful and flocks and herds are ready for tallow. It often lasts for three to seven days

32、. During this time, herdsman will come from all over in completely new national costumes, riding their horses, carrying tent, all kinds of meat and milk products on their light wooden carts. While putting up the tent, people begin to boil tea and stew meat.From ancient times, the “threeskills wrestl

33、ing, horse-racing and archery, have been used as standards to judge ability. Such activities can be performed any time and anywhere, since special fields, equipment or a fixed number of people are not necessary.Mongolian wrestling is different from other forms by its rules, methods, uniforms and fie

34、lds. There are no weight or age distinctions, nor fixed numbers. All wrestlers are matched by drawing straws or by respected judges. The game uses a single- elimination rule in that victory or defeat is determined once. The loser is not allowed to compete again. Half of the contestants will be elimi

35、nated each time. As soon as the judge gives an order to start, the opponents first shake hands to show respect to each other, and then begin to wrestle. There is no time limitation and the opponents can tick, pull, kick, trip, push and hold. The person who touches the ground with any part of the bod

36、y above the knees is the loser.29 .The festival Nadam Fair in Mongolia.A. is developed to keep people braveB. is intended for entertainmentC. always remains unchangedD. is used to celebrate the harvest30 .During the festival, there are many activities EXCEPT.A. horse-racing B. polo C. wrestling D. d

37、iving 31.Nadam is probably held in.A. July or AugustB. December or JanuaryC. March or AprilD. November or FebruaryDCharles Dickens 'novel A Tale of Two Cities was set in the years before and during the French Revolution（1789 1799） . During its course, French revolutionaries brought down the empi

38、re and established a republic of free and equal citizens .In reading the work, one sees that Dickens distorted some details of the French Revolution . At the beginning , Dickens notes that, in 1775, France was busy spending money. This mention of France ' s spending touches briefly on what is pe

39、rhaps the major cause of the French Revolution .Before the revolution , the government often borrowed money because it spent more than it raised in taxes. The increased spending and borrowing made many people' s byetcDbdiens focused insteadon the nobilityopp'ression（壓迫 ）and exploitation of t

40、he working class , including peasants, as the causesof the revolution .The Marquis , one of the book ' s charactletreats and kills many people . Thus, he represents the nobles who mistreat the lower classes . One reviewer criticized this picture as an unfair representation of French society in t

41、he mid-1700s . The reviewer pointed out that the government would have punished nobles who mistreated or murdered . Nobles may have been guilty of other evils , however, such as not feeding the starving masses after bad weather ruined crops 1789 .Dickens ' account of the storming of the Bastille

42、巴士底獄）fails to mention that the gang that stormed the prison was looking for bullets and bombs to use in defense against a possible attack by the king ' s troops. Dickens does include some accurate details, however, such as the crowd' finding only seven prisoners and freeing them and the pack

43、ting（處 sexthu prison administrator and sticking his head ona post. The scene that the women knit（編織）as they watch the executions may seem to be an odd detail, but actually many women did knit stockings for the war effort as they watched the killing machine at workDickens ' descriptions of the st

44、eady stream of sentencedeople into prison and the carts taking them to their deaths give readers some idea of the frequency with which officials jailed and executed people during the Rule of Terror , which lasted about a year. During the Terror , the government jailed（拘留）about 250 thousand people, t

45、ried（審判）and killed about 17 thousand, and executed about 12 thousand without a trial. Those executed included people who opposed the revolution , people who offended the revolutionaries （革命者）,and even some revolutionaries. About 15 percent were members of the ministry or nobility .32. What does the

46、word “ distorted in Paragraph 2 most probably mean?A. Discussed. B. Expose. C. Provided . D. Twisted（扭曲）.33. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A . A wild crowd rushed into the Bastille to fight with the royal soldiers .B. The nobles mistreating and killing people is

47、the main cause of the revolution .C. About thirty thousand people lost their lives in the course of the Rule of Terror .D. Women were forced to work for the war supplies while watching people killed . 34. What can be inferred from the passage?A . Dickens was once among the revolutionaries storming t

48、he Bastille .B. There was an extreme disorder and horror during the revolution .C. Nobles of those days in France were loaded with heavy social responsibilities .D. Classic literary works can serve as history textbooks to a great degree . 35. Which of the following might be the best title for the pa

49、ssage?A . The Collapse of the French EmpireB. Unknown Facts during the Rule of TerrorC. Dickens Description of the French Revolution D. A Critical View on A Tales of Two Cities 第二節(jié)（共5小題；每小題2分，鼻黃分10分）根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。Giving gifts is a way of showing love or thanks, and helps t

50、o build friendship. With a little planning, your gifts will be remembered for years.36 Put a reminder in your diary one or two weeks before the occasion so that you can start doing your shopping. If your receivers live very far away and you need to mail the gift, then advanced planning is even more

51、important. It will make sure that your gift gets to them on time.Don't give based on what others give you. We often hear people say She's spending $ 100 on me, so I should spend $ 100 on her ”. This thinking completely ruins the value of giving gifts to each other. _37 Don't worry about

52、whether your receivers are going to give you something back or how much they are spending on your gifts.Respect your budget. 38 Gifts given with sincerity are appreciated even more than expensive items. By planning how much you need to spend on your gifts for others and assigning a dollar amount to

53、each desired gift on your list, you'll be better prepared to shop within your budget.Be aware of wrappings. 39 A tastefully wrapped gift with materials that can be reused or recycled shows your caring for the environment.Present your gift with respect. 40 And when you do, present your gift by ho

54、lding with both your hands as though you were holding it on a silver platter.A. The cost of your gift will be of vital importance.B. Your gifts should be based on what is on your heart for your receivers.C. Beautiful gifts don 't necessarily need to rely on ribbons or boxes.D. This is adopted fr

55、om Asian culture to show respect and care.E. Keep a schedule of the special dates.F. You shouldn't buy gifts which are out of your budget.G. The best way to present a gift is always presenting it in person.第三部分：英語(yǔ)知識(shí)運(yùn)用（共三節(jié)，滿分55分）第一節(jié)：完形填空（共20小題；每小題1.5分，滿分30分）閱讀下面短文，掌握其大意，從每題所給的 A、B、C、D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)

56、，并在答 題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。Two years ago, Shirley , wife, a mother and doctor, found herself worn out. She got up early and went to bed late, just to meet everyday 41 , but lacked 42 for the things that mattered most.She and her husband, a lawyer, began searching for ways to 43 their life. 'We had to decide

57、what was really 44 ", said Shirley. They knew they wanted more time to 45 with their three-year-old son, to exercise and eat right, and to develop friendship.So the couple chose to live more simply, shopping with care for necessities and enjoying inexpensive 46 such as reading, cooking and going to the park.Then Shirley 47 her job and began working part-time. She printed business cards that 48_ At your service, buy 49 a little time " and helped clients （客戶）with personal tasks like shopping, paying bills and 50 parties. I still work hard, but being able to