吉林省吉林一中2015-2016学年高二英语上学期期中试题.doc

吉林一中2015-2016学年度上学期高二（14级）期中质量检测英语试卷本试卷分为第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分, 共150分。考试时间120分钟。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, 并标在试题卷的相应位置。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 do we learn about Jack?A.He spoke to the boss.B.He gave orders like a boss.C.He worked there as a boss.2.Why wont the woman order dessert?A.She doesnt want to gain weight.B.She thinks the dessert is too expensive.C.She is afraid of dropping the dessert on her jeans.3.Who is the woman talking with?A.A mailmanB.Her husbandC.A house painter4.What is the woman doing?A.Expressing dissatisfaction.B.Offering suggestions.C.Asking for help.5.Where is the railway station?A.It lies to the west of the zoo.B.It lies to the east of the zoo.C.It lies to the east of the city.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。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, 并标在试卷的相应位置。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。 听第6段材料, 回答第6至7题。6.Where does this conversation take place?A.In a store.B.In an officeC.In a hotel7.How much should the man pay for each pillow?A.$8.B.$4.C.$3.50.听第7段材料, 回答第8至9题。8.What does the woman think the weather will be like in the afternoon?A.Foggy.B.Clear.C.Windy.9.How will the man get the weather information?A.Hell listen to the radio.B.Hell ask the weatherman.C.Hell make a telephone call.听第8段材料, 回答第10至12题。10.What is the woman going to do?A.Invite the man to dinner.B.Go to a Chinese opera.C.Go to school.11.When will they meet?A.This Sunday.B.Next Sunday.C.Next Saturday.12.Where are they meeting?A.At the mans house.B.At the womans house.C.At the school gate.听第9段材料, 回答第13至16题。13.What are the man and the woman talking about?A.Eating in a restaurant.B.A fast-food restaurant.C.The history of a company.14.How many McDonalds were there in the world by 1982?A.7063.B.7603.C.1283.15.Why would workers buy lunches in McDonalds?A.The employees there are helpful and polite.B.The tables and floors are clean.C.The food tastes better than their lunches from home.16.Who first owned McDonalds?A.Richard McDonald.B.Two brothers.C.Ray Kroe.听第10段材料, 回答第17至20题。17.How long is the speaker staying in Finland?A.For two weeks.B.The whole winter.C.For three weeks.18.Why is the speaker in Finland?A.To visit a friend.B.To experience the weather.C.To attend a conference.19.What was the speakers biggest problem while preparing for the trip?A.Getting used to the weather.B.Getting the right kind of clothes.C.Getting used to social occasions.20.Why could Julia help?A.Shes been to Northern Europe.B.Shes from Finland.C.She placed an order for some warm clothes.第二部分 阅读理解 （共两节， 满分30分）第一节 （共10小题；每小题2分，满分20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)Horse-drawn sleigh rides Dogsledding Snowmobiling Welcome to Banff, Canadas first, most famous and arguably most fascinating national park. If youve come to ski or snowboard, well see you on the slopes.Skiing is a local favourite too. While youre here, try other recreational activities available in our mountains. Popular choices include a Banff Gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain, bathe in the natural mineral waters at the Upper Hot Spring, horse-drawn sleigh ride, drive-your-own-team dog sled excursion(短途旅行), and snowmobile tour to the highland（but not in the national park）. We also recommend you make time to enjoy simple pleasures. After looking around Banff Ave shops, walk a couple of blocks west or south to the scenic Bow River. True ice skating on frozen Lake Louise where Ice Magic International Ice Sculpture Competition Works are displayed after Jan 25. You can rent skates in Banff or at the sport shop in the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise hotel. Banffs backcountry paths access(进入、到达) a wilderness world of silence and matchless beautycross country skis and snowshoes provide the means. Banff sport shops rent equipment and clothes, or join an organized tour. Although weve been many times, we still find the cliffs and icefalls of our frozen canyons worth visiting. Wildlife watching also creates satisfying memories. We have seen hundreds of the elk and bighorn sheep that attract visitors, yet they still arouse a sense of wonder. And the rare spotting of a cougar, wolf or woodland caribou takes our breath away. See if simple pleasure work for your Fight in the snow with your kids, walk beside a stream or climb to a high place and admire the view. Banff Resort Guide Editors 21. According to the passage, Banffs backcountry is accessible by . A. cross country skiing B, horse-drawn sleigh riding C. snowmobiling D. dogsledding 22. Which of the following is true according to the passage? A. Dogsledding is the most popular sport among local people. B. Watching wildlife is a memorable experience. C. Travelers should bring their own sports equipment. D. Shopping is too simple a pleasure to enjoy. 23. The purpose of the writing is to _. A. promote scenic spots in Canada B. advertise for the sports in Banff C. introduce tourist activities in Banff D. describe breathtaking views in Banff (B) Scientific experiments can sometimes go wrong and when they do, the results may range from the disastrous(灾难性地) to the troubling. One such experiment took place in South America about fifty years ago. Whether its final consequences will cause serious damage or nothing more than a small trouble still remains to be seen. The story began in 1956 when an American scientist working in Brazil decided to solve the problem of increasing the productivity of that country's bees. He imported a very active type of African bee from Tanzania and mated (交配) it with the more easy-going native variety to produce a new kind of bees. The new bees worked harder and produced twice as much honey. It seemed that Professor Kerr, for that was the scientist's name, had a total success on his hands. Then things began to go wrong. For some reason as yet unseen, but perhaps as a result of something in their environment, the new bees began to develop extremely attacking personalities. They became bad-tempered and easy to be angry, attacked the native bees and drove them from their living places. But worse was to follow. Having taken over the countryside, the new bees, with their dangerous stings (叮) , began to attack its neighbours - cats, dogs, horses, chickens and finally man himself. A long period of terror began that has so far killed a great number of animals and about 150 human beings. This would have been bad enough if the bees had stayed in Brazil. But now they are on the move, heading northwards in countless millions towards Central and North America, and moving at the alarming speed of 200 miles a year. The countries that lie in their path are naturally worried because it looks as if nothing can be done to stop them.24. The results of the South American experiment . A. have caused a serious trouble B. have proved to be wrong C. are not yet certain D. are not important25. The experiment mentioned in this passage was designed to . A. increase the amount of honey in Brazil B. make Brazilian bees more easy-going C. increase the number of bees in Brazil D. make African bees less active26. Which of the following may be the cause of the new bees' attacking personalities? A. Their production of honey. B. Their hard work. C. Their living environment. D. Their bad temper.27. The last paragraph implies that . A. the bees have been driven to Central and North America B. the bees may bring about trouble in more countries C. the bees must be stopped from moving north D. the bees prefer to live in Brazil(C) I prefer Lynne Trusss phraseology(措词): I am a grammar “sticker”. And, like Truss author of Eats, shoots & Leaves I have a “zero tolerance” approach to grammar mistakes that make people look stupid.Now, Truss and I disagree on what it means to have “zero tolerance”. She thinks that people who mix up basic grammar “deserve to be struck by lightning, hacked (砍) up on the spot and buried in an unmarked grave”, while I just think they deserve to be passed over for a job even if they are otherwise qualified for the position.Everyone who applies for a position at either of my companies, iFixit or Dozuki, takes a compulsory grammar test. If job hopefuls cant distinguish between “to” and “too”, their applications go into the bin.Of course, we write for a living. iF is the worlds largest online repair manual (指南), and Dozuki helps companies write their own technical documentation(证明文件), like paperless work instructions and step-by-step user manuals. So, it makes sense that weve made a strong strike against grammar errors.But grammar is relevant for all companies. Yes, language is constantly changing, but that doesnt make grammar unimportant. Good grammar is credibility, especially on the Internet. And, for better or worse, people judge you if you cant tell the difference between “their” “there” and “theyre”.Good grammar makes good business sense and not just when it comes to hiring writers. Writing isnt in the official job description of most people in our office. Still, we give our grammar test to everybody, including our salespeople, our operations staff, and our programmers.Grammar signifies more than just a persons ability to remember high school English. Ive found that people who make fewer mistakes on a grammar test also make fewer mistakes when they are doing something completely unrelated to writing like stocking shelves or labeling parts. It is the same with programmers. Applicants who dont think writing is important are likely to think lots of other things also arent important.28. The author agrees with Lynne Truss in that _. A. grammar mistakes cant be tolerated B. books on grammar make people stupid C. people need to learn basic grammar D. grammar mistakes are absolutely unavoidable29. Whats the authors “zero tolerance” approach to these job seekers who mix up basic grammar? A. They should be left out for a job. B. They have to correct their mistakes. C. They arent qualified for their jobs.D. They must be severely punished.30. Which of the following is TRUE of iFixit and Dozuki? A. Only one of them has a compulsory grammar test. B. They are companies where one learns grammar. C. Grammar is quite important for their existence.D. They depend on grammar correction for a living.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。Have you ever noticed that the more you have the more you want? Let's face it. Thinking our life is good enough doesn't come naturally to many people. When we have high expectations of everything in life, we will run into disappointment. Only when we are aware(意识到) that needs are different from desires(欲望) can we live with satisfaction. 31 . 32 Most people want things to be better than they are, or when things are going well, we forget to appreciate what we have. Learn to reflect on how much better things are than they could be. Write down 5 things you are grateful for right now. When we hold onto regrets from decisions we have made, it can really poison our well-being(健康、幸福). Many people regret something they can no longer change, which ends up holding them back from moving forward in a more positive manner. 33 ,so work to stay present and be mindful of the current moment to find more joy and fulfillment（满足感）. When we use other people as the measuring stick for our personal success and quality of life, we are likely to be less satisfied. Social comparisons can provide useful information when we try to learn from others, but they also hold our perspective(角度、观点) in a discontented position. 34 .When you focus on your big ambitions and future goals, you might neglect the daily pleasures that surround you. 35 . Stay present and focus on the task you're undertaking at the moment. Don't let the life pass you by because you're always on the go and distracted by ambitions.Practice looking at life through the lens(镜头) of contentment and it will become more natural.A. Learn to create chances to achieve your goal.B. What you should do is to put yourself in a good mood.C. Here are a few ideas to help you be happier with what you have and who you are.D. Focus on what you are thankful for.E. What happened in the past is done and gone.F. Compare yourself less with others so you can be satisfied more.G. Learn to slow down and absorb the wonder and beauty around you.第三部分 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。You are near the front line of a battle .Around you shells(炮弹) are exploding; people are shooting from a house behind you .What are you doing there? You arent a soldier .You arent 36 carrying a gun .Youre standing in front of a 37 and youre telling the TV 38 what is happening.Its all in a days work for a war reporter ,and it can be very 39 .In the first two years of the 40 in former Yugoslavia（前南斯拉夫）,28 reporters and photographers were killed .Hundreds more were 41 .What kind of people put themselves in danger to 42 pictures to our TV screens and 43 to our newspapers? Why do they do it ?“I think its every young journalists 44 to be a foreign reporter,” says Michael Nicholson, “thats 45 you find the excitement .So when the first opportunity comes ,you take it 46 it is a war.”But there are moments of 47 . Jeremy Bowen says, “Yes ,when youre lying on the ground and bullets(子弹)are flying 48 your ears ,you think: What am I doing here? Im not going to do this again. But that feeling 49 after a while and when the next war starts , youll be 50 .”“None of us believes that were going to 51 ,”adds Michael. But he always 52 a lucky charm(护身符)with him. It was given to him by his wife for his first war. Its a card which says “Take care of yourself.” Does he ever think about dying? “Oh, 53 ,and every time it happens you look to the sky and say to God, If you get me out of this ,I 54 Ill never do it again. You can almost hear God 55 ,because you know he doesnt believe you .”36AsimplyBreallyCmerelyDeven37AcrowdBhouseCbattlefieldDcamera38AproducersBviewersCdirectorsDactors39AdangerousBexcitingCnormalDdisappointing40AstayBfightCwarDlife41AinjuredBburiedCdefeatedDsaved42AbringBshowCtakeDmake43AscenesBpassagesCs