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1、巍山一中2015-2016学年上学期期末考试高二年级 英语试题绝密 启用前考试时间120分钟 满分：150分说明：所有答案必须填写在答题卡上，否则该试卷无效；第I卷(选择题，共115分)第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分，每小题1.5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. Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. A

2、t a TV store. B. In a restaurant. C. In a hotel.2. Whats the most probable relationship between the speakers?A. Customer and waiter. B. Teacher and student. C. Doctor and patient.3. What does the man say about turtles?A. Theyre ugly and lazy. B. Theyre cute and smart. C. Theyre noisy and dirty.4. Wh

3、at does the woman mean?A. The man doesnt have to move at all. B. The mans new apartment is near his school. C. She once lived on Victory Street.5. What does the woman advise the man to do?A. Buy an iPad 4 this week. B. Play games on his iPad 4.C. Surf the Internet together. 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，

4、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，每小题将给出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. Why is the woman in the United States this time?A. To visit her friends. B. To have a holiday. C. To do some business.7. Which of the following has the woman planned well?A. The route of he

5、r trip. B. The hotels she will stay. C. The date she will return.听第7段材料， 回答8、9题。8. How long did the man work in the radio factory?A. For three months. B. For two months. C. For one month.9. Why does the man want to work in the womans company?A. It is the companys busy season. B. He can make a lot of

6、 money.C. He wants to become a skilled engineer.听第8段材料， 回答10至12题。10. What do we know about the man?A. He is married. B. He has a four-day vacation. C. He took a trip last summer.11. Why wont the man go to Australia by ship?A. He doesnt have enough time. B. Going by ship isnt relaxing. C. He has book

7、ed the plan tickets.12. What does the man want to visit most?A. Golden Beach. B. Wave Rock. C. The Great Ocean Road. 听第9段材料， 回答13至16题。13. How long has the man been feeling ill?A. About two or three days. B. About three or four days. C. About five or six days. 14. When did the man give up smoking for

8、 the first time ?A. Three years ago. B. Two years ago. C. One year ago15. What did the man do this morning?A. He took some cough medicine. B. He had some lemon juice. C. He took his temperature 16. How many capsules should the man take each day?A. 3. B. 5 C. 8B. 听第10段材料， 回答17至20题。17. When were the t

9、hree fishermen probably rescued?A. In January. B. In June. C. In August.18. How did the three fishermen manage to survive?A. By eating dried food they had brought. B. By eating animals they caught. C. By eating fish boiled in water.19. How were the three fishermen when they were rescued?A. They were

10、 in poor health. B. They were desperate about their future. C. They were very frightened.20. What can we learn from the talk?A. The three fishermen were blown 5,000 kilometers off course.B. The boat the three fishermen took was 25 feet long. C. A Kiribati boat found the three fishermen.第二部分 阅读理解 （共两

11、节，满分40分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分， 满分30分） 阅读下列短文，从每题后所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中， 选出最佳答，案，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ATom arrived at the bus station quite early for the New York bus. The bus for New York would not leave until five to twelve. He saw a lot of people waiting in the station. Some were standing in lines, others were walk

12、ing about. There was a group of schoolgirls. Their teacher was trying to keep them in order. Tom looked around but there was nowhere for him to sit. He walked into the station caf. He looked up at the clock there. It was only twenty to twelve. He found a seat and sat down, facing a large mirror on t

13、he wall. Just then, John, one of Toms friends, came in and sat with Tom. “What time is your bus?” asked John. “Oh, there is plenty of time yet,” answered Tom. “Oh, Ill get you some more tea then,” said John. They talked while drinking. Then Tom looked at the clock again. “Good heavens! Its going bac

14、kward! ” he cried.“A few minutes ago it was twenty to twelve and now its half past eleven.” “You are looking at the clock in the mirror,” said John. Tom wanted to kick himself for being so foolish. The next bus was not to leave for another hour. He has never liked mirror since then.21.Tom went into

15、the station caf because _ .A. John asked him to have a cup of teaB. he wanted a drink thereC. he would meet a friend of hisD. it was early yet and he could find a place to sit22.What time was it in fact when he looked at the clock in the mirror?A. Half past twelve. B. Half past eleven. C. Twenty to

16、twelve D. Half past one 23.When we look at a clock in the mirror, well see _.A. the right time B. it is going slower C. it is going backward D. it is going fast24. Which of the following is true?A. Tom missed his bus. B. He liked mirror even before.C. The next bus would leave soon. D. Tom arrived Ne

17、w York on time. BKew Gardens lies on the banks of the River Thames in southwest of London. It covers an area of 120 hectares(公顷) and has lots of plants. The distance from the main gate to the Pagoda in the south is around one and half kilometers.There is a visitor center near the gate where you can

18、pick up a guidebook for the garden. Then you can decide what you want to see. Near the entrance is the Palm House, which was completed in 1848. In this house there are huge banana trees, as well as other plants from the hot and wet parts of Africa and Asia. Close to the Palm House is a museum showin

19、g how people have used plants throughout history to make different things from paper to boats.Your next stop might be the Pagoda. This a seven-storeyed building built in 1761, which looks like a traditional Chinese temple building. There is a bamboo garden with many Chinese bamboo plants and Chinese

20、 palms in it. The Rose Garden is beautiful in summer and the woodland is an area full of redwood trees from California.A visit to Kew Garden is not complete without seeing Kew Palace. The Palace was built more than 300 years ago. It has a wonderful garden at the back. Information boards tell visitor

21、s how a lot of common plants are used as medicine. Kew Gardens is an enjoyable and educational experience throughout the year for people of all ages. Make sure you go to these gardens if you visit London.25. The text tells us that Kew Gardens_ .A. is famous for old garden buildings B. has a lot of w

22、onderful viewsC. has many different kinds of plants D. is far from London26. The Palm House is a place where you can find _ .A. plants from all parts of Africa and Europe B. some plants from hot and wet areaC. a museum containing different plantsD. huge redwood trees from California27. If you want t

23、o know how the plants were used for making boats, youd better go to the _ .A. Pagoda B. Palm House near the entranceC. museum beside the Palm House D. Kew Palace28.What is the purpose of the author writing this text?A. To attract the readers to visit Kew Gardens.B. To invite the readers to visit Lon

24、don.C. To show the use of the plants in Kew Gardens.D. To teach the knowledge of plants and animals.CRunners in a relay race pass a stick in one direction. However, merchants passed silk, gold, fruit and glass along the Silk Road in more than one direction. They earned their living by travelling in

25、the famous Silk Road. The Silk Road was not a simple trading network. It passed through thousands of cities and towns. It started from eastern China, across Central Asia and the Middle East, and ended in the Mediterranean Sea. It was used from about 200B.C to about A.D. 1300, when sea travel offered

26、 new routes. It was sometimes called the worlds longest highway. However, the Silk Road was made up of many routes, not one smooth path. They passed through what are now 18 countries. The routes crossed mountains and deserts and had many dangers of hot sun, deep snow and even battles. Only experienc

27、ed traders could return safe. The Silk Road got its name from its most prized product. Silk could be used like money to pay taxes or buy goods. But the traders carried more than just silk. Gold, silver and glass from Europe were much found in the Middle East and Asia. Horses traded from other areas

28、changed farming practice in China. Indian merchants traded salt and other valuable goods. Chinese merchants traded paper, which produced an immediate effect on the West. Apples travelled from central Asia to Rome. The Chinese had learned to graft(嫁接) different trees together to make new kinds of fru

29、it. They passed this science to others, including the Romans. The Romans used grafting to grow the apple. Trading along the Silk Road led to world-wide business 2,000 years before the World Wide Web. The people along the Silk Road did not share just goods. They also shared their beliefs. The Silk Ro

30、ad provided pathways for learning, diplomacy(外交)and religion.29. Its probable that traders along the Silk Road needed _ .A. to remember the entire trade route B. to know the making of the productsC.to receive certain special training D. to deal with a lot of difficulties30. The Silk Road became less

31、 important because _ .A. It was made up of different routes B. Silk trading became less popularC.Sea travel provided easier routes D. People needed fewer foreign goods31. All the following happened Except that _ by means of the Silk Road.A. China traded paper to the west B. China sold horses to othe

32、r areasC.Rome bought apples from Asia D. Asia bought glass from Europe32. What is the best title for the passage?A. The Silk Road: Past and Present B. The Silk Road: East Meets WestC.The Silk Road: Routes Full of Dangers D. The Silk Road: Pathways for LearningDThe Work-Study Program gives you the ch

33、ance to work part-time on campus. If you need more money to cover all of your education-related costs, you may be eligible for this position. Advantages . Work experience: Last year, more than 1.400 positions were available across all departments. The jobs vary from one department to the next, and i

34、n most cases, participants find a position in their chosen field. . Money: During the regular academic year(September to April), you can work part-time and earn 3,200sometimes morewhile you take courses! During the summer time, you work full time and can earn about 6,000 over 18 weeks. . Easy access

35、: Applying for the program is easy. There is no need for face to face interview. All the forms you need are online: just fill in the forms and e-mail us: we accept no letters or phone applications. Did you know?At the University of Ottawa, it is no essential to receive government assistance to quali

36、fy our Work-Study Program. You simply need to demonstrate(证明) financial need. You could have one of these great Work-Study jobs: . Student ambassador . Computing and network technician . Marketing assistant .Sports team manager .Researcher/translator . Writer And more! The Admission Section receives

37、 and evaluates applications to undergraduate programs, in addition to answering applicants questions. Phone: 613-562-5315Financial Aid and Awards Service Section Phone: 613-562-5734Regular Office Hours: Monday to Friday September to may: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June to August : 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.33. Wh

38、at does the underlined word “eligible” in paragraph 1 probably mean?A. Skilled B. Helpful C. Qualified D. Familiar34. To earn most each month, you may choose to work _ . A. from April to September B. from May to AugustC. during the daytime D. during most of the weekends 35. How can students apply fo

39、r a working position?A. By letter. B. By phone C. By face to face interview D. By the Internet 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。All over the world people enjoy sports. Sports help to keep people healthy, happy and help them to live longer.36 They buy tickets or turn on

40、 their TVs to watch the games. Often they get very excited when “their” player or team wins. 37 Football, for example, has spread around the world. Swimming is popular in all countries near the sea or in those with many rivers. What fun it is to jump into a pool or lake, whether in China, Egypt or I

41、taly! 38 Think how many people love to skate or ski in Japan, Norway or Canada.Some sports or games go back to thousands of years, like running or jumping. Chinese boxing, for example, has a very long history. But basketball and volleyball are rather new. Nether one is a hundred years old yet. 39 Wa

42、ter-skiing is one of the newest in the family of sports. People from different countries may not be able to understand each other, but after a game they often become good friends. 40 One learns to fight hard but fight fair, to win without pride and to lose with grace.A. And think of people in cold c

43、ountries.B. Sports help to train a persons character.C. Not a few people like sports in the world.D. Many people like to watch others play games.E. People arent inventing new sports or games.F. Some sports are so interesting that people everywhere go in for them.G. People are inventing new sports or

44、 games all the time.第一节 完形填空 （共20小题； 每小题1.5分， 满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中， 选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 One evening I was resting in a bar. I 41 a pair of newly bought white leather shoes, which were rather expensive. Then a boy came to me. He was in a(an) 42 shirt, looking pale and about el

45、even. No sooner had I began to speak than he opened the 43 in his hand and took out the tools of shoe- polishing. He 44 down, took off my leather shoes, and began to shine them. He was busy doing his work 45 heavy rain began to pour down. People rushed to the bar for 46 from the rain. More and more

46、people crowded 47 and gradually separated the boy from me. Hours passed, and it turned 48 . I had no shoes on my feet and 49 where the boy had been. I thought he would not 50 my shoes, and I would have to go home on my bare feet. When it was near midnight the 51 ended, and there were fewer and fewer people in the bar. The bar was to be 52 . I had to move to the door, head 53 . Just as I went to the gate, I 54 found that a boy of about eleven, looking very familiar, was sleeping at the 55 with his he