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1、 . . . . 池州市普通高中2014-2015学年第二学期期末教学质量检测高二英语试题卷(120分钟分值:150分考前须知：1.答題前,务必在试题卷、答题卷规定的地方填写自己的、座位号和号。2.答第I卷时，每题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卷上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。3.答第II卷时，必须使用0.5毫米的黑色墨水签字笔在答题卷上书写，要求字体工整、笔迷迹清晰。必须在题号所指示的答题区域作答,超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上答题无效。4.考试完毕，务必将试题卷和答题卷一并交回。第I卷第一局部听力共两节，总分值30分做题时，先将答案标在

2、试卷上。录音容完毕后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节共5小题；每题1.5分，总分值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三个选项中选出最正确选项，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.Where are the speakers going to eat lunch?A. At home.B.At a cafe.C.Atapark.2.What has happened to Jerry?A.He has asked for sick leave.B.He has go

3、ne to visit his mother.C.He has found a new job in Europe.3.What will the man do tomorrow?A.Buy some new software.B.Accompany Ann to buy new software.C.Teach Ann how to use her new software.4.What is the woman going to make?A.Cups.B.A big vase.C.Someflowers.5.Why does the woman want to buy a clock?A

4、.Her watch is broken.B.She has trouble waking up.C.She wants to buy someone a gift.第二节共15小题;每题1.5分，总分值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 三个选项中选出最正确选项，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、7题。6.What does the woman want to do?A. Order a room.B. Change

5、 a room.C. Have a cigarette.7.Whats the womans attitude at last?A. Understanding.B. Angry.C. Happy.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8.How many people will the man live with?A.1B. 2.C. 3.9.What is the man?A. A doctor.B. A teacher.C. A student.10.What will the woman tell the man next?A. The address.B. Her name.C. The

6、rent.听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。11.How does the man feel now?A. Nervous.B. Sad.C. Relaxed.12.What is the man going to do?A. Give a lecture.B. Have an interview.C. Go to thepark.13.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Boss and secretary.B. Teacher and student.C. Husbandand wife.听第9段材料，回答第1

7、4至17题。14.What did Tom do last Friday evening?A.He watched a movie.B.He bought a train ticket.C.He visited his classmate.15.How did Tom go out?A.On foot.B. By bus.C. By taxi,16.What was the weather like that day?A.Rainy.B. Cloudy.C. Snowy.17.When will the speakers watch a movie together?A. Tonight.B.

8、 Next Friday.C. Next weekend.听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。18.According to the report, how many people talk on the phone while driving?A. 80%.B. 73%.C. 68%.19.What is the problem with multi-tasking while driving?A.The drivers can have a relax.B.The driver may be exhausted.C.The driver may risk peoples lives.20.

9、What is Windsors attitude towards multi-tasking while driving?A.People should do no more than drive.B.Young people should not be allowed to drive alone.C.Americans have no choice but to multi-task to save time.第二局部阅读理解共两节，总分值40分第一节共15小题;每题2分，总分值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 入空白处的最正确选项，并在答题卡

10、上将该项涂黑。AAs We Speakby Peter Meyers, Shann NixThe world is full of brilliant people whose ideas are never heard. This book is designed to make sure that youre not one of them. Whether you are speaking to a large audience or in a one-on-one conversation, the way in which you communicate ideas, as much

11、 as the ideas themselves, can determine success or failure. In this invaluable guide, youll learn to master principles that you can apply in a wide variety of situations.Triple(使.增至三倍)Your Reading Speedby Wade E.CutlerThis fourth edition of the book does just that一with tests that make it fun and sim

12、ple to acquire the skills that will give you an advantage in school and on the job. The method helps you to break old habits that may be slowing you down, and develop strategies for increased comprehension in less time.The Memory Book by Harry Lorayne, Jerry LucasUnlock the hidden power of your mind

13、 through Harry Lorayne and Jerry Lucass simple memory system, and you can become more effective and more powerful. Discover how easy it is to remember things; learn foreign words with ease; read with speed and greater understanding; shine in the classroom and shorten study hours.How to Become a Stra

14、ight-A student by Cal NewportMost college students believe that straight As can be achieved only through cramming(突击式学习and painful all-nighters at the library. But Cal Newport knows that real straight-A students dont study harder一they study smarter. A breakthrough approach to completing academic tas

15、ks very well, How to Become a Straight-A student reveals for the first time the proven study secrets of real straight-A students across the country and turns them into a simple, practical system that anyone can master.21.According to the first advertisement, some brilliant peoples ideas are never he

16、ard becauseA. they are not well-known enoughB. their ideas are rather complexC. they cant exchange their ideas wellD. their ideas are not creative enough22.What do Triple Your Reading Speed and The Memory Book have in common?A. They include many tests.B. They help you to read much faster.C. They off

17、er you the latest ideas.D. They help to improve your memory.23.How to Become a Straight-A student mainly conveys the message that_.A. there are techniques for learningB. hard work leads to successC. students should cram before exams workD. anyone can be a college student24.Which of the following boo

18、ks focuses on discovering your unknown potential?A. Triple Your Reading SpeedB. As We SpeakC. How to Become a Straight-A studentD. The Memory BookBMost people agree that honesty is a good thing. But does Mother Nature agree? Animals cant talk, but can they lie in other ways? Can they lie with their

19、bodies and behavior? Animal experts agree that many animals, from birds to chimpanzees, behave dishonestly to fool other animals.Many kinds of birds are very successful in fooling other animals. For example, a bird called the plover sometimes pretends to be hurt in order to protect its young. When a

20、 predator (猎食动物)gets close to its nest, the plover leads the predator away from the nest. How? It pretends to have a broken wing. The predator follows the hurt adult, leaving the baby birds safe in the nest.Another kind of bird, the scrub jay, buries its food so it always has something to eat. Scrub

21、 jays are also thieves. They watch where others bury their food and steal it. But clever scrub jays go back later, unbury the food, and bury it again somewhere else.Birds called cuckoos have found a way to have babies without doing much work. Not making nests, they get into other birds nests secretl

22、y to lay their eggs and fly away. When the baby birds come out, their adoptive parents feed them.Chimpanzees, or chimps, can be dishonest and sneaky(偷偷摸摸的.When chimps find food that they love, such as bananas, it is natural for them to cry out. Then other chimps come running. But some clever chimps

23、learn to cry very softly when they find food. That way, otherchimps dont hear them, and they dont need to share their food.As is mentioned above, animals behave dishonestly for survival. Is it OK to lie for us humans?25.The writer uses the three questions at the beginning of the passage to _ .A. ask

24、 the readers to answer the questions B. draw the readers attention to thetopicC. seek answers to the questionsD. show he is at a loss about the question26.A plover protects its young from a predator by _ .A. driving away the adult predatorB. getting closer to its youngC. leaving its young in another

25、 nestD. pretending to be injured27.What is the common reaction of most chimps when they find their favorite food?A. They let out a loud cry.B. They hide their food immediately.C.They cry in a very low voice.D. They share their food with other chimps.28. What does the author think of the animals dish

26、onest behaviors?A. Unforgettable. B. Unreasonable. C. Acceptable.D. Negative.CAudrey Hepburn (奥黛丽.赫本won an Academy Award as Best Actress for her first major American movie, Roman Holiday, which was released in 1953. But she is remembered as much for her aid work as for her acting.Born in Belgium in

27、1929, Audreys father was British and her mother was Dutch.Audrey was sent to live at a British school for part of her childhood. During World WarII,she lived and studied in the Netherlands. Her mother thought it would be safe from German attacks. Audrey studied dance as a teenager and when she retur

28、ned to London after the war. But she realized she wasnt going to be a ballerina(芭蕾舞女演员).So she began taking acting parts in stage shows. Later she began to get small parts in movies.But it was Audrey Hepburns move to America that brought her true fame. In 1951 she played the character Gigi in the Br

29、oadway play of the same name to great critical praise. Two years later, Roman Holiday made her a star at the age of 24.Audrey made more than 25 movies. Among her most popular roles was Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffanys in 1961. Three years later, she played Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady.She

30、 was married twice. In 1989, the UN Childrens Fund named Audrey a goodwill ambassador. She travelled all over the world in support of UNICEF(联合国儿童基金会 projects. She often gave 15 interviews a day to gain money and support for UNICEF projects.Audrey Hepburn often said her loyalty to UNICEF was the res

31、ult of her experiences as a child during World War U. She said she knew what it was like to be starving and to be saved by international aid. She was a goodwill ambassador until her death in 1993 from colon(结肠 cancer.29.In Paragraph 1, the underlined part her aid work refers to _ .A.acting as a good

32、will ambassador for UNICEF B. making her own moviesC.winning an Academy Award as Best ActressD. taking acting parts in stage shows30.The reason why Audrey lived and studied in the Netherlands was that _ .A.the education there was excellentB. her parents were from BritainC.it was safe thereD. she wan

33、ted to be a ballerina31. _ is NOT mentioned in the passage about Audrey Hepburn.A.MarriageB. IdentityC. ContributionD. Religion32. _ is the right order for Audreys life.The first time she began to play in movies.She returned to London from the Netherlands.She won an Academy Award as Best Actress.She

34、 travelled all over the world in support of UNICEF projects,She played a part in My Fair Lady.A. B.C.D. DIn England three foreign gentlemen studied the information on the post sign at a bus stop. About five minutes later, the bus they wanted came along. They prepared to get on. Suddenly people rushe

35、d onto the bus and tried to push them out of the way. Someone shouted rude words about the foreigners. The bus conductor came to see what all the trouble was about. The three foreign gentlemen looked puzzled and ashamed. No one had told them about the British custom of lining up for a bus.Learning t

36、he language of a country isnt enough. If you want to ensure a pleasant visit, find out as much as possible about the manners and customs of your hosts, You will probably be surprised just how different they can be from your own.A visitor to India would do well to remember that people there consider

37、it impolite to use the left hand for passing food at table. Also in India, you might see a man apparently shaking his head at another and consider that he is disagreeing. But in many parts of India shaking ones head means expressing agreement. Nodding your head when offered a drink in Bulgaria is li

38、kely to leave you thirsty. In that country you shake your head to express yesa nod means no.In Europe it is quite usual to cross your legs when sitting, talking to someone, even at an important meeting. Doing this when meeting an important person in Thailand, however, could cause offence (冒犯).It is

39、considered too informal an attitude for such an occasion. Also when in Thailand avoid touching the head of an adult.Attitudes to women vary a lot around the world. In Japan, for example, men usually plan evening entertainments for themselves and leave their wives at home.Knowing about customs and at

40、titudes is useful when you are traveling, but you also need to know the language used to express different degrees of formality (礼节.33.The three foreign gentlemen looked puzzled and ashamed because _ .A.they thought they were not respectedB.they didnt know the English languageC.the bus conductor tol

41、d them to jump the queueD.they didnt know the custom of lining up for a bus34.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to this passage?A.In Europe, using the left hand is considered less respected.B.In Japan, its considered impolite to touch the head of an adult.C.In Thailand, youd better

42、 cross your legs when sitting or talking.D.In India, the left hand is not used as a sign of respect to others.35.We can infer from the passage that _ .A.in Japan, men are still the centre of the familyB.attitudes to women vary a lot around the worldC.in Asian countries, women are equal to men in eve

43、ry fieldD.learning a language well is a necessity before going abroad 第二节共5小题;每题2分，总分值10分根据短文容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最正确选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。How to develop courage by overcoming daily fearsSometimes when thinking of courage, we think it only applies to rare and uncommon situations. Yet our ordinary lives can a

44、lso be full of courage, even if we are not facing the end of a gun, a wild animal or a dangerous criminal. Courage doesnt just mean doing heroic acts.36 In fact, where there is fear on a daily basis, there are opportunities for you to show your courage. Here are some suggestions to develop courage b

45、y overcoming daily fears. Recognizing your fears.By realizing that youre fearful, you are more likely to get to the bottom of what your fear is. 37 You might come to understand that youre afraid of failing or taking chances. You may be fearful simply because you dont have confidence in yourself. The

46、 key is not to dwell on your fear, but rather to understand what it is what youre worried about.Ask yourself what is the worst that can happen.If you hesitate to take action, ask yourself this: whats the worst that can happen? Then prepare to accept it. Then go on to improve on the worst. Is failure

47、 the worst thing that can happen? No, absolutely not. 38 Doing nothing is actually the worst thing that can happen. When you take no action, you are assured of getting nowhere.Take action.Courage comes from taking action. 39 You need to act to overcome your fear. Your action may put you into discomf

48、ort, but you have to just do it. And your action can prevent you from being stuck.40To build up your confidence, you need to do the same thing over and over again. Soon you will discover that less courage is needed because you have already gained mastery. You are able to move decisively forward.A.Share your fears with others.B.Practice, practice and practice.C.So you