内蒙古包头市第一中学2015_2016学年高二英语上学期期中试题.doc

包头一中2015-2016学年高二上学期英语期中考试第I卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）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 does the man imply? A. He has to find a different tennis partner. B. Hed like to play tennis with the woman again. C. Hes surprised they won the tennis tournament.2. What does the conversation probably take place? A. On a bus. B. On a train. C. On a plane.3. What conclusion can be drawn from the conversation? A. Children learn by examples. B. Children must not tell lies. C. Children often tell lies.4. Why was the man scolded? A. He was late. B. He was foolish. C. He got up too early.5. Whats wrong with the telephone line? A. It is bad. B. It is busy. C. It is out of work.第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）请听下面5段对话或独白， 选出最佳选项。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. How to lose weight. B. How to do gardening. C. How to eat less.7. How was the woman able to keep healthy? A. By doing on a diet. B. By taking medicine. C. By doing fitness exercise.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. Where was the job advertised? A. On TV. B. In the magazine. C. In the newspaper.9. Which job does the woman apply for? A. Translator. B. Secretary. C. Teacher.10. When will the woman come for the interview? A. Next Monday morning. B. Next Monday afternoon. C. Next Tuesday morning.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. Whats the matter with the woman? A. She lost her job. B. She wants to find a job. C. She doesnt know if she should change her present job. 12. Why does the woman want to change her job? A. She can get more money. B. She doesnt like her present job. C. Her present job is not interesting.13. What does the man want to do? A. He wants to get that job. B. He wants to give the woman a job. C. He wants to give the woman a hand.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. What happened when the man was climbing mountains? A. He got trapped in a cave. B. He got lost in bad weather. C. He lost his equipment and food.15. What caused the loss of the mans legs? A. Low temperature. B. A bad fall in the mountains. C. An unsuccessful operation.16. What did the man decide to do after losing his legs? A. To design new climbing shoes. B. To set up a club for the disabled. C. To use technology to fight against his disability.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What dream did Joe Jones have when he was a boy? A. Becoming a doctor. B. Becoming a worker. C. Becoming a master.18. What was the Joes first job? A. A doctor. B. A soldier. C. A worker.19. Where did Joe Jones study computer math? A. In the high school. B. In the University of Pennsylvania. C. In the Community College of Philadelphia.20. How old was Joe Jones when he completed the work on his masters degree? A. At 17. B. At 55. C. At 56.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） A My grandfather came from Hungary and was the only one in his family who settled down in the United States. The rest of his family remained in Europe. When World War I broke out, he seemed to have become another man, downhearted. Such obvious change was not born out of concern for his welfare, but out of fear: if his only son, my uncle, had to go to war, it would be cousin fighting against cousin. One day in 1918, my Uncle Milton received his draft notice. My grandparents were very upset. But my mother, at the age of 10, felt on top of the world about her soldier brother going off to war. Realizing how he was regarded by his little sister and all of her friends, my uncle bought them all service pins, which meant that they had a loved one in the service. All the little girls were delighted. The moment came when my uncle and the other soldiers, without any training but all in uniforms, boarded the train. The band played and the crowd cheered. Although no one noticed, Im sure my grandmother had a tear in her eye for the only son. The train slowly pulled out, but not about a thousand yards when it suddenly paused. Everyone stared in wonder as the train slowly returned to the station. There was a dead silence before the doors opened and the men started to step out. Someone shouted, “The war is over!” For a moment, nobody moved, but then the people heard someone bark orders at the soldiers. The men lined up in two lines, walked down the steps, and with the band playing, marched down the street, as returning heroes, to be welcomed home. My mother said it was a great day, but she was just a little disappointed that it didnt last a tiny bit longer.21.What the grandfather was most worried about was . A. the spread of the world war B. the safety of his two cousins C. a drop in his living standards D. his relatives killing each other22. The underlined phrase “draft notice” means “ ” A. order for army service B. train ticket for EuropeC. letter of rejection D. note of warning23. What did the “service pins” (in Para.2) stand for in the eyes of the little girls?A. Strength. B. Courage. C. Victory. D. Honor.24. Which of the following words can best describe the ending of the story? A. Disappointing. B. Unexpected. C. Uncertain. D. Inspiring.B When I was nine years old, I loved to go fishing with my dad. But the only thing that wasnt very fun about it was that he could catch many fish while I couldnt catch anything. I usually got pretty upset and kept asking him why. He always answered, “Son, if you want to catch a fish, you have to think like a fish”, I remember being even more upset then because, “Im not a fish!” I didnt know how to think like a fish. Besides, I reasoned, how could what I think influence what a fish does？ As I got a little older I began to understand what my dad really meant. So, I read some books on fish. And I even joined the local fishing club and started attending the monthly meetings. I learned that a fish is a cold-blooded animal and therefore is very sensitive to water temperature. That is why fish prefer shallow water to deep water because the former is warmer. Besides, water is usually warmer in direct sunlight than in the shade. Yet, fish dont have any eyelids(眼皮) and the sun hurts their eyes The more I understood fish, the more I became effective at finding and catching them. When I grew up and entered the business world, I remember hearing my first boss say, “We all need to think like salespeople.” But it didnt completely make sense. My dad never once said, “If you want to catch a fish you need to think like a fisherman.” What he said was, “You need to think like a fish.” Years later, with great efforts to promote long-term services to people much older and richer than me, I gradually learned what we all need is to think more like customers. It is not an easy job. I will show you how in the following chapters.25. What did the authors father really mean？ A. To read about fish. B. To learn fishing by oneself. C. To understand what fish think.D. To study fishing in many ways.26. According to the author, fish are most likely to be found _. A. in deep water on sunny days B. in deep water on cloudy days C. in shallow water under sunlightD. in shallow water under waterside trees27. After entering the business world, the author found _. A. it easy to think like a customer B. his fathers fishing advice inspiring C. his first bosss sales ideas reasonableD. it difficult to sell services to poor people28. This passage most likely comes from _. A. a fishing guide B. a popular sales book C. a novel on childhood D. a millionaires biography C Metro Pocket GuideMetro-rail(地铁) Each passenger needs a fare card to enter and go out. Up to two children under age five may travel free with a paying customer. Fare card machine are in every station. Bring small bills because there are no change machines in the station and fare card machine only provide up to $ 5 in change. Get one day of unlimited Metro-rail rides with a One Day Pass. Buy it from a fare card machine in Metro stations. Use it after 9:30 a.m. until closing on weekdays, and all day on weekends and holidays.Hours of Service Open: 5 a.m MonFri                      7a.m. SatSun.Close: midnight SunThur.                  3a.m. FriSat. nights Last train time vary. To avoid missing the last train, please check the last train time posted in stations.Metro bus When paying with exact change, the fare is $ 1.35. When paying with a SmarTrip®card, the fare is $1.25Fares for the Senior /disabled customers Senior citizens 65 and older and disabled customers may ride for half the regular fare. On Metro-rail and Metro bus, use a senior/disabled fare card or SmarTrip® card. For more information about buying senior/disabled fare cards, or SmarTrip® cards and passes, please visit MetroOpenD or call 202-637-7000 and 202-637-8000. Senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use proper Metro bus and Metro-rail services by calling 202-962-1100.Travel tips  ·Avoid riding during weekday rush periods before 9:30 a.m. and between 4 and 6 p.m. ·If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station, please call Lost & Found at 202-962-1195.29. What should you know about fare card machines? A. They start selling tickets at 9:30 a.m.           B. They are connected to change machines. C. They offer special service to the elderly.         D. They make change for no more than $5. 30. At what time does Metro-rail stop service on Saturday? A. At midnight      B. At 3 a.m.      C. At 5 a.m.         D. At 7 p.m.31. What is good about a SmarTrip® card? A. It is convenient for old people                 B. It saves money for its users C. it can be bought at any time                   D. it is sold on the Internet.32. Which number should you call if you lose something on the Metro? A. 202-962-1195                              B.202-962-1100 C.202-673-7000                               D.202-673-8000 D For those who are tired doing the laundry, Samsung has found an answer: a washing machine that can tell you when your laundry is done via a smartphone app(application). Strange though it may seem “my wife already does that” was a common response among attendees viewing the device when it was introduced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this week Samsung is just one of many appliance makers racing to install (安装) a large number of internet-connected features in machines in an effort to make them “smart”. Last year, it was a refrigerator that tweeted. This year, its Wi-Fi-enabled laundry machines and fridges that can tell you when your groceries are going bad. The washers and dryers, available starting in the spring, connect to any smartphone through a downloadable application. The phone can then be used as a remote control, so the machines can be turned on and off while their owners are at work or on the bus. Samsung says its not just something new the app connection actually has some practical uses. “If you started to dry clothes in the morning and forgot to take them out, you can go to your phone and restart your dryer for the time when come home, so your clothes are refreshed and ready to go,” said spokesperson Amy Schmidt. The company also says that with electricity rate (电价) varying depending on the time of day, more control over when the machines are used can help save money. Perhaps, but what they will probably really accomplish is what all good technologies do enable laziness. Rather than getting up to check on whether the laundry is done, users will instead monitor it on their phones while watching TV. 33. What can we learn about the new laundry machines? A. They can tell you when your clothes need washing.B. They can be controlled with a smartphone.C. They are difficult to operate.D. They are sold at a low price.34. We can conclude form Samsungs statements that _.A. the app connection makes life easierB. it is better to dry clothes in the morningC. smartphone can shorten the drying time D. we should refresh clothes back at home35. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?A. The laundry should be frequently checked.B. Lazy people like using such machines.C. Good technologies also cause problems.D. Television may help do the laundry. 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。Eyesight plays a very important role in our daily life. Every waking moment, the eyes are working to see the world around us. Over forty percent of Americans worry about losing eyesight, but it's easy to include steps into our daily life to ensure healthy eyes. Here are five suggestions for a lifetime of healthy eyesight:·Schedule yearly exams. 36 Experts advise parents to bring babies 6 to 12 months of age to the doctor for a careful check. The good news is that millions of children now can have yearly eye exams and following treatment, including eyeglasses.· Protect against UV rays (紫外线). Long-term stay in the sun creates risk to your eyes. No matter what the season is, it's extremely important to wear sunglasses. 37 . ·Give your eyes a break. Two-thirds of Americans spend up to seven hours a day using computers or other digital products. 38 Experts recommend that people practice the 20/20/20 rule: every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and look at something 20 feet away.· 39 As part of a healthy diet, eat more fruits and vegetables each day. Vitamins C and E help protect eyesight and promote eye health.·Practice safe wear and care of contact lenses (隐形眼镜). Many Americans use contact lenses to improve their eyesight. While some follow the medical guidance for wearing contact lenses, many are breaking the rules and putting their eyesight at risk. 40 Otherwise, you may have problems such as red eyes, pain in the eyes, or a more serious condition.AThey can properly protect your eyes.BAlways follow the doctors advice for suitable wear.CEat yo