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1、兴宁一中高二英语中段考试题(2015.5)第一部分 听说部分(15分）Part B: Role Play (每题分,共8分 )In this part,you are required to act as a role and complete three communicative tasks:listen to a speaker,ask the speaker three questions and then answer five questions.角色：你是学生。任务：(1)向Mr.Wang询问去英国留学的相关事情； (2)根据谈话内容回答同学的问题。Q1:英国的食物是什么样的？Q

2、2:您当时在英国做什么呢？Q3:您为什么决定去伦敦呢？A1: For _.A2: The light gifts like silk scarves and _.A3:_.A4: _. A5: He listened to English_and watched movies about English people.Part C:Retelling（每空分,共7分）In this part,you are required to listen to a monologue and then retell it based on what you have heard.I am a polic

3、eman working downtown. One afternoon,I saw a boy who was standing outside a grocery store. He seemed to be _9_. I bought an ice cream in the store to earn his _10_so he would talk with me. I asked where he _11_and why he was there by himself, but he couldnt answer me_12_. I told the boy to stay ther

4、e and went to make a call to find a patrol car(巡逻车)to take him to the _13_as his parents didnt turn up after a long time of waiting. By the time I came back, the boy had disappeared. I felt _14_and embarrassed when the car arrived and I had to explain what had happened. One officer asked me what I h

5、ad bought for the boy. I told him Id bought him an ice cream. He said to me that the boy lived nearby, and that I was about the fifth policeman who had been _15_ for a treat by him. 第二部分 阅读理解 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答案题卡上将该项涂黑。 AThe Cost of Higher EducationIndividual

6、s (个人) should pay for their higher education.A university education is of huge and direct benefit to the individual. Graduates earn more than non-graduates. Meanwhile, social mobility is ever more dependent on having a degree. However, only some people have it. So the individual, not the taxpayers,

7、should pay for it. There are pressing calls on the resources (资源) of the government. Using taxpayers money to help a small number of people to earn high incomes in the future is not one of them.Full government funding (资助) is not very good for universities. Adam Smith worked in a Scottish university

8、 whose teachers lived off student fees. He knew and looked down upon 18th-century Oxford, where the academics lived comfortably off the income received from the government. Guaranteed salaries, Smith argued, were the enemy of hard work; and when the academics were lazy and incompetent, the students

9、were similarly lazy.If students have to pay for their education, they not only work harder, but also demand more from their teachers. And their teachers have to keep them satisfied. If that means taking teaching seriously, and giving less time to their own research interests, that is surely somethin

10、g to celebrate.Many people believe that higher education should be free because it is good for the economy (经济). Many graduates clearly do contribute to national wealth, but so do all the businesses that invest (投资) and create jobs. If you believe that the government should pay for higher education

11、because graduates are economically productive, you should also believe that the government should pay part of business costs. Anyone promising to create jobs should receive a gift of capital from the government to invest. Therefore, it is the individual, not the government, who should pay for their

12、university education.16. The underlined word “them” in Paragraph 2 refers to _. A. taxpayers B. pressing calls C. college graduates D.government resources17. The author thinks that with full government funding _. A. teachers are less satisfied B. students are more demanding C. students will become m

13、ore competent D. teachers will spend less time on teaching18. The author mentions businesses in Paragraph 5 in order to _. A. argue against free university education B. call on them to finance students studies C. encourage graduates to go into business D. show their contribution to higher educationB

14、Italian Lakes and Greek Islands (12 Days)Prices starting from1,999Your tour begins in Milan, Italy, and moves on to the pretty Italian Lake District and the attractive resort(胜地)of Stresa, your home for two nights. Collette Vacations has carefully chosen the Costa Victoria as your home away from hom

15、e for your 7-night journey along the waterways of the Mediterranean. The cruise ship is filled with the warmth and culture of Italy and is richly designed with entertainment(娱乐)areas and very good living conditions. It will take you to the places of your dreams.Youll spend 4 days touring Greek citie

16、s youve always heard about. In Katakolon, you will have the only unguided tour to nearby Olympia on the whole journey. Then with a local guide you will visit the Greek islands of Santorini, which is often related to the story of the lost city of Atlantis, and Mykonos, a wonderful island with beautif

17、ul beaches.Your journey ends in Verona, home of the love story Romeo and Juliet, with a funfilled farewell dinnera perfect ending to a pleasant journey.12 Days, 25Meals 10 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 9 DinnersDay 1 Overnight flight to ItalyDays23 Regina Palace, Stresa, ItalyDays410 Costa Victoria ( Costa

18、 cruises)Day 11 Hotel Leopardi, Verona, ItalyDay12 Leave for homePlease NoteLeaving datePrice for one personApril 7$2,099June 2$2,199October 6$2,099November 3$1,99919How is the journey planned?AIt starts and ends in Italy. BIt starts and ends in Greece.CIt starts in Italy and ends in Greece. DIt sta

19、rts in Greece and ends in Italy.20What can be inferred from the travel plan?AThe price may get lower than those in the plan. BThe prices include three meals a day.CThe price is the highest in summer. DThe prices include entertainment service.21What does the underlined part “ the Costa Victoria” most

20、 probably refer to?AA famous hotel. BA beautiful resort.CA comfortable ship. DA longdistance bus.22Tourists will travel on their own in .AStresa BOlympia C.Mykonos DVeronaCAndy rode slowly on his way to school, day-dreaming about the fishing trip that his father had promised him. He was so busy drea

21、ming about all the fish he would catch that he was unaware of everything else around him.He rode along until a strange sound drew him to the present. He came to a stop and looked curiously up to the heavens. What he saw shocked and terrified him. A huge swarm of bees filled the sky like black cloud

22、and the buzzing mass seemed to be heading angrily towards him.With no time to waste. Andy sped off in the opposite direction, riding furiously but without knowing how to escape the swarm. With a rapidly beating heart and his legs pumping furiously, he sped down the rough road. As the bees came close

23、r, his panic increased. Andy knew that he was sensitive to bee stings (蜇). The last sting had landed him in hospital and that was only one bee sting! He had been forced to stay in bed for two whole days. Suddenly, his fathers words came to him. “When you are in a tight situation, dont panic. Use you

24、r brain and think your way out of it.”On a nearby hill, he could see smoke waving slowly skywards from the chimney of the Nelson family home. “Bees dont like smoke,” he thought. “They couldnt get into the house.” Andy raced towards the Nelson house, but the bees were gaining ground. Andy knew he cou

25、ld not reach the house in time. He estimated that the bees would catch up with him soon.Suddenly, out of the corner of his eyes, he spotted a small dam used by Mr. Nelson to irrigate his vegetable garden. Off his bike and into the cool water he dived, disappearing below the surface and away from the

26、 savage insects. After holding his breath for as long as he could, Andy came up for air and noticed the bees has gone. Dragging himself out of the dam, he struggled up the hilly slope and rang the doorbell. Mrs. Nelson took him inside and rang his mother.“Youll really need that fishing break to help

27、 you recover,” laughed his mother with relief. “Thank goodness you didnt panic!” But Andy did not hear her. He was dreaming once again of the fish he would catch tomorrow.”23. Why did Andy fail to notice the swarm of bees earlier?A. He was riding to school. B. He was listening to a strange sound.C.

28、He was going fishing with his father. D. He was lost in the thought of the fishing trip.24. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the swarm of bees in the passage?A. They crowded like a black cloud. B. They shocked and terrified Andy.C. They tried to attack Andy in a mass. D. They made Andy

29、stay in hospital for two days.25. How did Andy avoid the bees in the end?A. He asked Mr. Nelson for help. B. He hid himself under the water.C. He rushed into the Nelson house. D. He rode off in the opposite direction.26. Which of the following can best describe Andys escape from the bees?A. No pain,

30、 no gains. B. Once bitten, twice shy.C. Where there is a will, there is a way. D. In time of danger, ones mind works fast.DAmerican cities are similar to other cities around the world In every country, cities reflect the values of the culture. American cities are changing, just as American society i

31、s changing.After World War , the population of most large American cities decreased; however, the population in many Sun Belt cities increased. Los Angles and Houston are cities where population shifts (转移) to and from the city reflect the changing values of American society. In the late 1940s and e

32、arly 1950s, city residents (居民) became wealthier. They had more children so they needed more space. They moved out of their apartments in the city to buy their own homes. They bought houses in the suburbs (郊区).Now things are changing. The children of the people who left the cities in the 1950s are n

33、ow adults. Many, unlike their parents, want to live in the cities. They continue to move to Sun Belt cities and older ones of the Northeast and Midwest. Many young professionals are moving back into the city. They prefer the city to the suburbs because their jobs are there; or they just enjoy the ex

34、citement and possibilities that the city offers.This population shift is bringing problems as well as benefits. Countless poor people must leave their apartments in the city because the owners want to sell the buildings or make apartments for sale instead of for rent. In the 1950s, many poor people

35、did not have enough money to move to the suburbs; now many of these same people do not have enough money to stay in the cities.Only a few years ago, people thought that the older American cities were dying. Some city residents now see a bright, new future. Others see only problems and conflicts. One

36、 thing is sure：many dying cities are alive again.27. What does the author think of cities all over the world? A. They are alive.B. They are hopeless. C. They are similar. D.They are different.28. Why did American city residents want to live in the suburbs after World War ? A. Because older American

37、cities were dying. B. Because they were richer and needed more space. C. Because cities contained the worst parts of society. D. Because they could hardly afford to live in the city.29. According to the 4th paragraph, a great many poor people in American cities _. A. are faced with housing problems

38、B. are forced to move to the suburbs C. want to sell their buildings D. need more money for daily expenses30. We can conclude from the text that _. A. American cities are changing for the worse B. people have different views on American cities C. many people are now moving from American cities D. th

39、e population is decreasing in older American cities第三部分 语言知识运用（55分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40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佳选项。 Charlotte Whitehead was born in England in 1843, and moved to Montreal, Canada at the age five with her family. While 31 her ill elder sister throughout the ye

40、ars, Charlotte discovered she had a(an) 32 in medicine. At 18 she married and 33 a family. Several years later, Charlotte said she wanted to be a 34 . Her husband supported her decision. 35 , Canadian medical schools did not 36 women students at the time. Therefore, Charlotte went to the United Stat

41、es to study 37 at the Womens Medical College in Philadelphia. It took her five years to 38 her medical degree. Upon graduation, Charlotte 39 to Montreal and set up a private 40 . Three years later, she moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba, and there she was once again a 41 doctor. Many of her patients were f

42、rom the nearby timber and railway camps. Charlotte 42 herself operating on damaged limbs and setting 43 bones, in addition to delivering all the babies in the area. But Charlotte had been practicing without a license. She had 44 a doctors license in both Montreal and Winnipeg, but was 45 . The Manit

43、oba College of Physicians and Surgeons, an all-male board, wanted her to 46 her studies at a Canadian medical college! Charlotte refused to 47 her patients to spend time studying what she already knew. So in 1887, she appeared to the Manitoba Legislature to 48 a license to her but they, too, refused

44、. Charlotte 49 to practice without a license until 1912. She died four years later at the age of 73. In 1993, 77 years after her 50 , a medical license was issued to Charlotte. This decision was made by the Manitoba Legislature to honor “this courageous and pioneering woman”.31.A. raising B. teachin

45、g C. nursing D. missing 32 A. habit B. interest C. opinion D. voice 33. A. invented B. selected C. offered D. started 34.A. doctor B. musician C. lawyer D. physicist 35.A. Besides B. Unfortunately C. Otherwise D. Eventually 36. A. hire B. entertain C. trust D. accept 37. A. history B. physics C. med

46、icine D. law 38. A. improve B. save C. design D. earn 39. A. returned B. escaped C. spread D. wandered 40. A. school B. museum C. clinic D. lab 41. A. busy B. wealthy C. greedy D. lucky 42. A. helped B. found C. troubled D. imagined 43. A. harmful B. tired C. broken D. weak 44. A. put away B. taken over C. turned in D. applied for 45. A. punish