广东省宝安第一外国语学校2015_2016学年高二英语上学期期中试题.doc

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1、 20152016学年度第一学期期中考试高二年级英语试卷本试卷分为第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题）两部分第卷（选择题 共105分）第一部分：听力部分：（共两节，满分30分）做题时，现将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束时，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. Which kind of transportation will the woman

2、 take tomorrow?A. Taxi B. Subway C. Bus 2. Where did Harry and Sally meet each other？A. At a friends wedding.B. At Harrys birthday party. C. On the way to New York.3. What do we know about Ricks new job?A. He earns a lot of money.B. He likes his co-workers.C. His boss is easy to work with.4. How muc

3、h in total will the woman pay the man?A. $9.00 B. $6.00 C. $7.50 5. Why is the woman complaining?A. The room is too small.B. Some people are smoking in the room. C. It is too cold in the room.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，

4、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、7题。6. What will Pete do after graduation?A. Take a job in his hometown.B. Teach in China.C. Take an adventure tour in China.7. Who is Donna?A. The womans daughter.B. Petes mother.C. Dans sister.听第7段材料，回答8至10题。8. How often does the man brush his teeth？A

5、. Twice a day.B. Three times a day. C. Once a day.9. What does the woman think of dentists?A. They can do magic.B. They can only treat some diseases.C. They are useless.10. How can you make your teeth strong according to the man? A. If you dont brush them too often.B. If you eat properly.C. If you c

6、lean them carefully.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. The capital of Sweden.B. The womans husband. C. The womans life.12. What did the woman use to do in Sweden?A. She took care of sheep. B. She milked the cows.C. She worked with a cowboy.13. What do we know about th

7、e womans husband?A. He thinks the traditions are important.B. He enjoys living in America.C. He doesnt like his hometown.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. Where does the conversation take place?A. On a bus. B. In a car. C. On the subway.15. What do we know about the ships?A. They are off the coast of Italy.B. Th

8、ey are 100 years old.C. They were found in the 5th century.16. What was found on the ships?A. Some treasure.B. Mostly clay containers.C. Some wine from Naples.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. How many people have died from H7N9 according to the talk?A. About a hundred.B. Over three hundred. C. Around two dozen

9、.18. What did the WHO say about the virus?A. It is one of the most dangerous diseases in recent years.B. They still dont know how the disease spreads.C. People are starting to get it from other people.19. What happened in Shanghai on April 6?A. The first human died from the disease. B. A live bird m

10、arket was shut down.C. A person with the disease was cured of the first time.20. How are other countries helping China to fight the disease?A. By helping to find a cure for the disease.B. By donating some money.C. By training doctors to treat the patients.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）

11、 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 Good news! People will have a chance to visit a show, which will last from Monday (April 6) to Friday (April 10,2015).The name of the show: the Southern Spring Home & Garden show. Address: At the Park Expo and Conference Center.Admission : Adults $1

12、0.00. Teenagers under 15 free with a paying adult.Join Lincolntons own Tammie Davis as she performs her original country songs at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday April 9th.Special Days: The Spring for Kids First Night Gala benefiting the Council for Childrens Rights will take place from 7 p.m. to 10p.m. on Mo

13、nday, April 6,2015. Tickets are $50 and include an access to Freedom Hall, where you can enjoy delicious food, beverage (饮料) and entertainment free of charge.Seniors Day(55+): Monday is for them. Cost is $7.00 but without coupons (减价优惠).Hours : Monday, Tuesday &Friday:10 a.m.-5p.m.; Wednesday& Frida

14、y :10 a.m.-9 a.m.Wheelchairs are available on a first come first served basis for you. The cost is $1.00 and you are required to leave a valid drivers license or ID.Parking : All Day Parking: $6.00;Half Day Parking:$3.00; Every Hour Parking:$1.00For more Information: Come to visit Mardee Woodward in

15、 person.E-mail: mwoodwardTelephone: 704-376-408521. We can learn from the text that the show will _.A. offer a free parkingB. last only five days C. have the only one singer D. take place in a private house22. How much is the admission for a family of two grown-ups and a child aged 16?A.$ 10B.$40C.$

16、 20D. $ 3023. We can infer from the text that_.A. there are not enough wheelchairs for the disabledB. the disabled can use the wheelchairs free of chargeC. old people can visit the show only on Monday D. kids tickets on Monday dont include beverage BNowadays computers play an important role in our d

17、aily lives in China. More and more people depend on computer keyboards to input Chinese characters. But if they use the computer too much, they may end up forgetting the exact strokes (笔画) of each Chinese character when writing on paper. Experts suggest people, especially students, write by hand mor

18、e.Do you write by hand more or type more? In Beijing, students start using a computer as early as primary school. And computer dependence is more widely spread among university students. Almost all their assignment and essays are typed on a computer.All the students interviewed say they usually use

19、a computer.Its faster and easier to correct if using a computer. And thats why computers are being applied more and more often to modern education. But when people are taking stock in computers increasingly, problems appear.“When Im writing with a pen, I find I often cant remember how to write a cha

20、racter, though I feel Im familiar with it.”“Im not in the mood to write when faced with a pen and paper.”Many students dont feel this is something to worry about. Now that its more convenient and efficient to write on a computer, why bother to handwrite?Many educators think differently. Shi Liwei, h

21、eadmaster of a famous primary school in the capital said, “ Chinese characters enjoy both practical and aesthetic (审美的) value. But those characters typed with computer keyboards only maintain their practical value. All the artistic beauty of the characters is lost. And handwriting contains the write

22、rs emotion. Through ones handwriting, people can get to know ones thinking and personality. Beautiful writing will give people a better first impression of them.”To encourage students to handwrite more, many primary schools in Beijing have made writing classes compulsory（必修的）and in universities, som

23、e professors are asking students to turn in their homework and essays written by hand.24. The underlined expression “taking stock in” in paragraph 4 probably means_.A. getting bored with B. becoming crazy aboutC. getting dependent onD. getting curious about25. Which of the following statement is NOT

24、 true of the advantage of handwriting?A. Handwriting contains the writers emotions.B. Handwriting can impress people well and build ones self-confidence.C. The writers thinking and personality are shown in his or her handwriting.D. Chinese characters enjoy both practical and aesthetic value.26. Whic

25、h of the following can best serve as the title of the passage?A. Practical and Aesthetic Value of Chinese Characters.B. Writing by Computer Will Replace Writing by Hand.C. The Importance of Handwriting and Typing.D. To Type or to Handwrite. CDo you know allergy (过敏) ? Scientists say that allergy is

26、an unusually strong reaction to a substance. Many things around us can cause allergies. The most common cause is pollen (花粉), which is usually produced by trees in the spring, grasses in the summer and weeds in the fall, as part of their reproductive process.Other causes include organisms, chemicals

27、, plants and dead skin particles (微粒) from dogs and cats can also cause allergic reactions. So can insect stings and some food.The most common kind of allergic reactions is itchy (痒的) , watery eyes and a blocked or watery nose. Allergies can also cause red, itchy skin. Some reactions can be life-thr

28、eatening, for example, when breathing passages become blocked.It is not always easy to avoid allergies. Drugs may offer an effective treatment. Another treatment used in some cases is called immunotherapy (免疫疗法). A patient is injected with small amounts of the allergy-causing substance. The idea is

29、that larger and larger amounts are given over time until the patient develops resistance in his body.In the United States, experts estimate that up to 8% of young children have food allergies. Every year these allergies cause about 30,000 cases with severe reactions that require immediate treatment.

30、 It can result in breathing trouble and in some cases death. It is said that about 100 to 200 people will die. It is said that most of the reactions are caused by peanuts and tree nuts like walnuts.People can also be allergic to medicines. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology says

31、about 10 of bad reactions to commonly used medicines are allergic. In other words, a persons immune system overreacts and produces an allergic reaction. The most common reactions include skin rashes (皮疹), itching, breathing problems and swelling in areas such as the face.27. Allergies seldom occur i

32、n winter because _.A. people usually wear thick clothesB. pollen is active below freezing pointC. plants dont usually flower in cold weatherD. the weather is too cold for viruses28. What will happen if ones breathing passages get blocked?A. Ones life is at risk. B. It is nothing serious.C. One has t

33、o be sent to hospital.D. One is sure to breathe easily.29. According to immunotherapy, the patient is supposed to_.A. take some medicines to produce antibodiesB. have immediate operationsC. be exposed to enough allergy-causing substancesD. be given the allergy-causing substance until the patient dev

34、elops resistance30. The best title would be “_”.A. The Cause of Allergies B. The ABCs of AllergiesC. The Treatment of Allergies D. The Prevention of Allergies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。 People have different ideas about charm .Some think that being charming is a

35、skill that they need to acquire in order to survive, while some people believe charm is a natural gift. If you want to charm someone, here are some ways on how to do it.1. 31 In order to charm someone, you must learn some facts about that person. Determine what his likes and dislikes are. Then try t

36、o find the persons soft spots. In this way, you can easily avoid the things that he doesnt like and put an effort to show that you are interested in the things he likes. 32 2. 33 Eye contact is one of the best ways to connect to a person. It helps you create an image that you are confident with your

37、self and show that you are interested in him. By establishing eye contact with the person you want to charm, you are actually starting a conversation with him.3. Show respect. By showing respect, you are expressing sincerity to that person. Learn how to politely introduce yourself. You dont want to

38、create an impression that you are overconfident. A handshake may be the most common way to do it. However, other traditions involve other forms of introductory gestures. 34 4. Always smile. Smiling is one of the basic ways to charm a person. By smiling a lot, you are creating a positive image for th

39、e person you wish to charm. Smiling is also a way of showing that person how glad you are to meet him. Remember to show a sincere and honest smile. 35 Faking a smile can make the person you want to charm think that you are not really interested in meeting him. AAvoid pretending to smileBEstablish ey

40、e contact. CShow interest and enthusiasm. DTry to find out his tradition and follow it accordingly.ELearn something about the person you wish to charm. FWhen the person sees that you have the same interests, you can easily charm him. GWhen you are having a conversation, make him feel that he is in c

41、ontrol of the conversation. 第三部分：语言知识运用（共两节， 满分45分）第一节 ：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）Many years ago, when I was a little child, my parents always moved from one place to another. Before I could even get 36 with my schoolmates, my family was on the move again. I became very 37 because of this.But a girl

42、with dark skin and long shiny hair 38 me. Her best characteristics are her openness and 39 . She is always smiling, like a beautiful sunflower following the sun. Without 40 I enjoyed being with her and soon we became good friends. As time went by, I gradually became a 41 girl. But this joyful period

43、 didnt last long. We were admitted to different colleges. I felt like I had gone 42 to my always-on-the-move childhood. I felt 43 and helpless and I was afraid that I would 44 her as my best friend. She stayed calm and said to me: “Rain, you can achieve more than I do, so 45 to your dreams and make

44、a big effort! Real friendship doesnt fade and we will be best friends forever.” Maybe she didnt realize what a great 46 she was to me at that time.However, it turned out that my 47 were well-founded. I felt that the 48 between us was getting bigger and bigger. One day, she sent me a text message hap

45、pily telling me that she had fallen in love with a handsome boy in her class.I felt happy for her, but at the same time I was secretly worried about our friendship. I 49 her several times intending to tell her to think carefully about her 50 with the boy, but I got no more messages from her. I felt

46、sad that perhaps our friendship would not 51 . I had almost given up hope 52 she visited me at my campus a week later. She looked 53 but was wearing the most beautiful smile. She gave me a big hug and said: “Im sorry. I want to be myself and your friend forever!” We cried together, 54 the people walking past. She told me her sad story, and we knew we had gone back to how it was before.Now I firmly believe that distance and time cant 55 you from a friend. If you care enough about each other, friendship never fades.36. A. madB. boredC. patient D.