2015-2016学年湖北省武汉市第二中学高一下学期期末考试英语试题(共14页).doc

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1、精选优质文档-倾情为你奉上武汉二中20152016学年下学期高一年级期末考试英语试卷命题、审题老师： 考试时间：2016年6月30 下午14:00-16:00 试卷满分：150第一部分 听力（共两节 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. When will the speakers discuss the matter again? A. On Wednesday. B. On

2、Thursday. C. On Friday. 2. Where are the speakers? A. In a restaurant. B. In a furniture store. C. In a company. 3. Why does the woman look upset? A. She experienced a theft . B. She was given a parking ticket. C. She couldnt find a parking space. 4. What is the woman doing?A. Taking a taxi . B. Ask

3、ing for directions . C. Getting information on a holiday plan . 5. How does the man feel about the woman ?A. Worried. B. Angry. C. Sorry. 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6至7题。6.

4、 What day is it today?A. Monday . B. Saturday . C. Sunday . 7. What will the man do? A. Borrow the womans computer. B. Go to the library to finish his paper. C. Have the woman take care of his sister. 听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. Where does the woman often stay with her friends after lunch?A. In the classroom.

5、 B. In the school park. C. In the dining hall. 9. What benefit can the change bring to the speakers? A. Theyll have more places to go . B. Theyll spend less money on food. C. They wont have to carry their books . 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题. 10. How did the woman spend the weekend?A. By having dinner in a rest

6、aurant. B. By watching a movie in a cinema. C. By staying at home with her family. 11. What does the woman think of the movie? A. Boring . B. Interesting . C. Confusing . 12. What does the speakers plan to do on Saturday ? A. Buy a birthday present. B. Visit some friends. C. Hold a party听第9段材料，回答13至

7、16题。13. What is the relationship between the speakers ? A. Father and daughter. B. Husband and wife. C. Teacher and student. 14. How much will the man pay for four tickets if the promotion is still available? A. $500. B. $1500. C. $2000. 15. What is the woman responsible for? A. Hiring and driving a

8、 car. B. Making hotel reservations. C. Schedule the sightseeing. 16. What does the man require the woman to do ? A. Bring a suitcase. B. Take a lot of clothes. C. Pack her suitcase herself. 听第10段材料，回答17 至20题。17. What is Dr. Tony talking about? A. Making the best use of time . B. Designing a daily st

9、udy schedule. C. Planning a weekly schedule. 18. What does Dr. Tony mention first? A. A general guide for a daily schedule. B. Amount of time to be spent on study time. C. Things a best daily schedule should include. 19. What does Dr. Tony suggest students do? A. Challenge themselves to finish more

10、tasks. B. Follow the guidelines all the time. C. Suit their time to their needs. 20. What does Dr. Tony think of planning a schedule and keeping to it ? A. It gives people satisfaction. B. It helps people finish each task quickly. C. It makes people find comfort in difficult things. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分

11、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 My mother was a firm supporter of corporal punishment, but for all her talking she has never spanked(打屁股)my sisters, and me only once. Instead she found ways of punishment that left me a more lasting memory. One of the most m

12、emorable of these occasions occurred when I was four. That day mother picked me up early from daycare because we were going to Sears&Roebuck to pay on a Christmas Layaway. I was excited by the lights and decorations, and as we walked through the toy section on the way to the Layaway Department, I sa

13、w a toy I had to have. It was a white and red telephone whose bells rang as it was pulled along on a string. Looking lovingly up at my mother I asked, “Mama, can I have that telephone?” She replied, Baby, not now, but if you are a good girl maybe Santa will bring it to you. But Mama, I want that tel

14、ephone right now. Her eyes narrowed and her hand tightened on mine. Becky, you cant have that telephone today, but if you misbehave you can have a spanking. By now we were standing in the long Holiday line in the Layaway Department, and I figure it was now or never. I lay down on the ground and bega

15、n screaming, I want that telephone, over and over again. Weary Christmas shoppers looked as my mother calmly said, Becky, you better get up by the count of three or else. OneTwoThree. Nothing. I was still in full tantrum. So then she lay down beside me on the floor, and began kicking and screaming,

16、I want a new car, I want a new house, I want some jewelry, I want Shocked, I stood up. Mama, stop. Mama get up, I tearfully requested. She stood, and brushed herself off. At first stunned, the others waiting in line began to clap, and before I knew it they were cheering and laughing and patting my m

17、other on her back. She blushed and took a little bow and the next thirty minutes in line was pure misery for me as various parents leaving the Layaway Department, shake their heads at me and say with a smile, Your mom got you good. I bet youll never try that again. And I didnt, because it left a las

18、ting mental picture more effective then any physical mark. 21. From the second paragraph, we can know that . A. It was after Christmas B. I was very well-behaved C. I liked a red and blue telephone D. I was a primary school student22. The underlined word “tantrum” can be replaced by . A. disappointm

19、entB. sadness C. bad temper D. excitement23. Why did the mother scream together with her daughter? . A. She wanted to educate the girl B. She wanted to amuse others C. She wanted the girl to buy those things for her D. She wanted to embarrass the girl24. What can be inferred from this passage? A. Th

20、e mother has many fans on educating daughter. B. The mother hit the girl in the Department. C. The mother planned to buy the telephone when the girl first asked. D. The girl is still naughty after this experience. B Why are people interested in eating raw foods or whole foods ? One reason is that ea

21、ting these types of food reduces the risk of acid accumulation (积累；堆积)in your body. Raw and whole foods are usually digested more than cooked and refined foods. When we cook foods, we destroy the natural enzymes(酶) that are part of the food in its raw form. These enzymes were intended by nature to h

22、elp us digest the food. When we consume food without these natural enzymes , our bodies either digest the food improperly or allow too many nutrients to be absorbed into bloodstream. In both instances, the result is obesity. When too many nutrients are absorbed at once, the body grows fat. Improperl

23、y digested food moves slowly through the digestive tract, where it becomes increasingly acidic. To protect its vital organs from this acidic waste, the body changes the acid into fat and stores it safely away from the organs. Processed foods contain chemical elements, which might confuse the appetit

24、e mechanism that tells us when weve had enough to eat; as a result, people often overeat. Processed foods also upset the digestive cycle. The body will either identify these foods as allergens and then store them safely away from the organs as fat, or the remains of undigested food will become acidi

25、c and enter the bloodstream as acid waste, which will stick to the blood vessel walls and block the passage of vital oxygen and nutrients heading for the bodys cells. The bodys metabolism(新陈代谢)becomes inactive, and the result is weight gain and obesity. The accumulation of acid in the digestive trac

26、t makes digestion increasingly inefficient. When that happens, even healthy foods can become acidic and the food allergies will become more common.To stop this vicious circle in its tracks, people need to consume food and supplements that will neutralize the acid already accumulated in the body. Eat

27、ing the right types of raw and whole foods can help. Its also important to restore your enzyme balance. You need to identify and avoid the foods that increase enzyme production. If you truly want to change and help your body heal itself, you need to take an active approach. 25. It can be inferred fr

28、om Para. 2 that _. A. it is essential for people to protect their vital organsB. giving up cooked and refined foods is a new lifestyle C. wed better be cautious about raw and whole foodsD. foods with natural enzymes help people keep fit 26. Processed foods are unhealthy because they _. A. stop bodys

29、 metabolism. B. are difficult to digest C. may lead to obesity D. destroy bodys cells 27. What is the main purpose of this passage? A. To tell the differences between raw and processed foods. B. To inform people of the harm of processed foods. C. To warn people of the problem of obesity. D. To advoc

30、ate eating more raw and whole foods. 28. What is likely to be talked about following the last paragraph? A. Suitable types of raw and whole foods. B. Different causes of acid accumulation. C. Active approaches to avoid acid. D. Correct ways to cook raw foods. CCelebrate the English Garden this summe

31、r at Compton Verney galleryCompton Verney gallery is the perfect place for a garden-related exhibition this summer, especially when it is set in an impressive landscape designed by “Capability” Brown. The exhibition, called Stanley Spencer and the English Garden, explores some of the lesser known wo

32、rks by Britains highly regarded and best loved artists. The exhibits include some of Spencers beautiful views and landscapes of the 1920s, 30s, and 40s. These works, often overlooked by critics, record Spencers personal vision of the gardens which he regarded as “private heavens”. You can appreciate

33、 the works of “Capability” Brown who designed the landscapes surrounding Compton Verney in the exhibition. The exhibition also focuses on some of the famous landscapes in these areas such as Croome, Charlecote Park and Compton Verney. It uses the latest research to examine how these parks were desig

34、ned and constructed, and how hills and lakes were created in the days before the coming of tractors. The exhibition runs from 25 June to 2 OctoberExtra members can get a 2 for 1 deal on admission to the exhibition. The offer runs until October. Help with offers and events Extra is free to join. You

35、need to be a member of Extra in order to gain access to other discounts. To register your e-mail address for the first time, select the “Click here to take up this offer ”link above. Members also need to sign in on the guardian. co. uk website via a link in the top left corner of the screen to be ab

36、le to take up offers, book tickets or enter competitions. 29. Compton Verney gallery is the perfect place for a garden-related exhibition mainly because . A. it was built without the use of tractorsB. “Capability” Brown once had an exhibition hereC. it has many famous landscapesD. “Capability” Brown

37、 sets it in his works30. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? . A. Critics never failed to acknowledge all of Stanley Spencers worksB. The exhibition displays some of Britains most famous paintingsC. Stanley Spencer regarded some gardens as “private heavens”D. The exhibition disp

38、lays some works of Britains least known artists31. If you come to attend the exhibition, you will NOT be able to appreciate . A. the works of some foreign artists B. some landscapes of the 1930sC. Stanley Spencers works D. some landscapes of Charlecote Park32. Which of the following information abou

39、t Extra member is NOT true? . A. Extra members enter the exhibition for free. B. Its free to become an Extra member. C. Extra members can enjoy some discounts. D. An Extra member paying admission fee can bring a friend to the exhibition. DOne windy spring day, I observed young people having fun usin

40、g the wind to fly their kites. Multicolored creations of varying shapes and sizes filled the skies like beautiful birds dashing and dancing in the exciting atmosphere above the earth. As the strong winds gusted against the kites, a string kept them in check. Instead of blowing away with the wind, th

41、ey arose against it to achieve great heights. They shook and pulled, but the controlling string and the clumsy tail kept them in tow(牵引)，facing upward and against the wind. As the kites struggled and trembled against the string, they seemed to say, “Let me go! Let me go! I want to be free!” They fle

42、w beautifully even as they fought the forced restriction of the string. Finally, one of the kites succeeded in breaking loose. “Free at last!”, it seemed to say. “Free to fly with the wind. ”Yet freedom from control simply put it at the mercy of an unsympathetic gentle wind. It flew ungracefully to

43、the ground and landed in a twisted mass of weeds and string against a dead bush. “Free at last!” Free to lie powerless in the dirt, to be blown helplessly along the ground, and to settle down lifeless against the first roadblock. How much like kites we sometimes are. There always exist misfortunes a

44、nd restrictions, rules to follow from which we can grow and gain strength. Prohibition is necessary counterpart to the winds of opposition. Some of us pulled at the rules so hard that we never fly fast to reach the heights we might have obtained. If we keep all the commandment(戒律), we will never ris

45、e high enough to get our tails off to the ground. Let us each rise to the great heights, recognizing that some of the prohibitions are actually the steady force that help us climb and achieve. 33. In the passage the writer watched . A. many young people enjoying the sunny dayB. many birds dashing an

46、d dancing in the skyC. many young people flying multicolored kitesD. the strong winds blowing against the sky34. What enables a kite fly gracefully in the sky according to the story?A. The kite itself and strange shapesB. A long string and blowing windC. A windy spring day and blue skyD. The size an

47、d a long string35. Which of the following is the best title of the passage?A. Fly with RestrictionsB. Where to FlyC. Why to Fly Kites D. Fly to Freedom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。Just for today I will try to live through this day only and not deal with my whole life problems at once. I can do something for twelve hours that would upset me if I had to keep