兰州一中2015-2016年高二英语第一学期期中考试试题及答案.docx

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1、兰州一中2015-2016-1学期期中考试高二英语说明：本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。满分100分，考试时间100分钟。答案写在答题卡上，交卷时只交答题卡。第I卷（选择题）第一部分： (共三节，满分50分)第一节 阅读理解（共10小题，每小题2分，满分20分） AI was waiting for a phone call from my agent. He had left a message the night before, telling me that my show was to be cancelled. I called him several time

2、s, but each time his secretary told me that he was in a meeting and that he would call me later. So I waited, but there was still no call. Three hours passing by, I became more and more impatient. I was certain that my agent didnt care about my work, and he didnt care about me. I was overcome with t

3、hat thought. I started to shout at the phone, “Let me wait, will you? Who do you think you are?”At that time I didnt realize my wife was looking on. Without showing her surprise, she rushed in, seized the phone, tore off the wires, and shouted at the phone, “Yeah! Who do you think you are? Bad telep

4、hone! Bad telephone!” And she swept it into the wastebasket. I stood watching her, speechless. What on earth? She stepped to the doorway and shouted at the rest of the house, “Now hear this! All objects in this room if you do anything to upset my husband, out you go!” Then she turned to me, kissed m

5、e and said calmly, “Honey, you just have to learn how to take control.” With that, she left the room. After watching a crazy woman rushing in and out, shouting at everything in sight, I noticed that something in my mood(情绪) had changed. I was laughing. How would I have trouble with that phone? Her a

6、ntics helped me realize I had been driven crazy by small things. Twenty minutes later my agent did call. I was able to listen to him and talk to him calmly.1. Why did the author shout at the telephone?A. He was mad at the telephone. B. He was angry with his agent.C. He was anxious about his wife D.

7、He was impatient with the secretary.2. What did the authors wife do after she heard his shouting? A. She said nothing B. She shouted at him. C. She called the agent D. She threw the phone away3. What made the author laugh? A. His own behavior. B. His wifes suggestion C. His changeable feelings D. Hi

8、s wifes sweet kiss.4. What does the underlined word “antics” refer to? A. Smart words B. Unusual actionsC. Surprising Looks D. Anxious feelingsBEvery kid wishes to be an adult. But now as grown-ups, some adults find they cannot leave childhood behind. They become kidults (kid+adult). Being a kidult

9、has become a lifestyle-choice among young people across Asia. Some kidults collect toys they once played with. Hello Kitty, Garfield, and Snoopy have many adult fans around the world. It is not unusual to see a 20-something woman with a big, Garfield-shaped cushion on her sofa or a Hello Kitty mobil

10、e phone accessory.(配件) Other kidults still enjoy childrens stories and fairy tales. For example, Bloomsbury even published the Harry Potter novels with an adult cover. That way, no one else on the subway will know that an adult is actually reading a childrens book! Kidults can be like vitamins to so

11、ciety. Adults who value their childhood and hold on to pure, child-like emotion may be needed in such a rough and dry society, said Lee Sojung, professor of Foreign Studies at Hankuk University(韩国外国语大学). He added that kidult culture may fill the generation gap between adults and kids. It could give

12、children and their parents books, movies, and cartoon shows to enjoy together. He may be right. Tim Greenhalgh, a professor , explained that some kidults just refuse to grow up. They value childhood because life in a busy and stressful city frightens them. Kidults would like to forget their age and

13、openly show their fear of society and adulthood.5. We can infer from the article that _.A. Kidults miss their childhood so much that they cant give up their toysB. Bloomsbury knows some kidults dont want people to know that they are kidultsC. Kidults like to have vitamins very muchD. Some toys are s

14、o interesting that even adults like them very much6. According to the author, being a kidult is good in some way EXCEPT that _.A. it can improve the relationship between parents and their kidsB. it can help kidults feel relaxedC. it is helpful to solve some social problemsD. it can make people loyal

15、 to ones parents7. According to the writer, _.A. being a kidult is nothing wrong B. kidults have mental problemsC. our society is very dull D. some people can never grow upC Almost everyone accepts the fact that crime can never be wiped out entirely. Thus control of crime becomes the focus of police

16、 and government around the world. The question lawmakers must answer is, “Which system of criminal punishment works best for society?” Each country has developed its own ideas for solution to this question, and these solutions then determine how criminals are punished under different systems. Howeve

17、r, none of the current system in use has proved 100 percent effective. There are many ideas about punishment of criminals. Some systems look only to (倾向于) get retribution (惩罚) against criminals. These systems work to frighten criminals away from repeating a crime in the future. These systems also tr

18、y to deter (威慑) others in society by using the criminal as an example of what can happen to a person if he or she is caught committing crimes. Rehabilitation (悔过) is another philosophy by which many systems of punishment operate. The goal of these systems is to return a former criminal to society af

19、ter a required period of treatment and training, usually in prisons. The idea is to help change the persons behavior and approach so that he or she becomes a law-abiding citizen. Capital punishment is another form of punishment which systems use in extreme criminal cases, sometimes involving such cr

20、imes as a murder, rape, and violent theft. In these cases, the person is put to death. Today, capital punishment is used in relatively few countries. Many countries have done away with it. In other words, capital punishment remains only in officially law books but is rarely used. However, capital pu

21、nishment remains in use in some countries including the United States.8. The police around the world usually concentrate their attention on_ .A. how to catch the person who commits crimesB. how to punish the person who commits crimesC. how to control crimesD. how to determine the system of punishmen

22、t of criminals9. Different purposes of the systems of criminal punishment are mentioned in the passage except_ .A. to frighten criminals and stop them from committing crimes againB. to warn others in society not to commit crimesC. to reform criminals and help them return to societyD. to help crimina

23、ls get some knowledge of law10. Which of the following is NOT true?A. Many countries including the USA have got rid of capital punishment.B. In some countries capital punishment can only be found in law books, but it is hardly used.C. Capital punishment is only used in extreme criminal cases.D. Some

24、 countries including China still use capital punishment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。Many people think of guys as being carefree when it comes to their appearance. But in fact, a lot of guys spend plenty of time in front of the mirror. They care just as much as girls

25、do about their body image.Body image is a persons opinions and feelings about his or her own body and physical appearance. 11 You appreciate your body for its capabilities and accept its imperfections. 12 Here are some ideas.Recognize your strengths. Different body types are good for different thing

26、s. What does your body do well in? Maybe your speed, strength, or coordination makes you better than others at a certain sport. That may be basketball, table tennis, mountain biking, dancing, or even running. Or perhaps you have nonsports skills, like drawing, painting, singing, playing a musical in

27、strument, writing, or acting. 13 Exercise regularly. Exercise can help you look good and feel good about yourself. Good physiques (体形) dont just happen. 14 A healthy habit can be as simple as exercising twenty minutes to one hour three days a week. Workouts can also lift your spirits.Respect your bo

28、dy! Practicing good habitsregular showering; taking care of your teeth, hair, and skin; wearing clean clothes, and so oncan help you build a positive body image. 15 Your body is just one part of who you are. Your talent for comedy, a quick wit (智慧), and all the other things make you unique. So try n

29、ot to let small imperfections take over.A. Use this as an opportunity to discover what youre good at.B. Be yourself. C. Having a positive body image means feeling satisfied with the way you look. D. Just explore talents that you feel good about.E. They take hard work, regular workouts, and a healthy

30、 diet.F. The good news is that selfimage and body image can be changed.G. So, what can you do to develop a positive body image?第三节 完形填空(共 20 小题; 每小题 1分, 满分20 分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 I sat in the chair reflecting on the past year. At that time, my 16 Charley came into the room. Char

31、ley took one look at my face and she could 17 I was off in another world. Charley said, “You have that 18 on your face! Tell me what you were 19 ”. “Well, Charley,” I replied, “I was listening to a song on the radio that asked 20 you have done over the last year. When I 21 on the year, Ive realized

32、I have had such good fortune, with a few bumps (碰撞) along the way.” Charley immediately asked, “Tell me about the three things that 22 you the most during this year.” I sat thinking if I had to 23 only three things that influenced me, what would they be? After a few minutes, I said, “OK, here are th

33、e three things that influenced me the most: My family. Throughout the year I had many 24 , but my family were always there 25 support and encouragement. My friends. Over the years I have 26 my dreams and my goals with my friends. Some goals I have 27 and other goals I have not. 28 friends like you a

34、lways supported and 29 me. My colleagues. I have worked with some 30 people over the last year. I have been very 31 to have the opportunity to work with these excellent people over the last year.” Charley smiled and said, “Do you realize that everything you have said has one thing in 32 ?” “What are

35、 you saying, Charley?” I asked. She replied, “One common thing is 33 . Neither the material things in your life, nor your job has had the most meaning in your life. It is the people in your life that have made the biggest 34 in your life!” I smiled. Material things are not 35 , and while our jobs pr

36、ovide the means of existence for us, the important things in life are the people who touched our lives.16. A. sister B. classmate C. mother D. friendx.k.b.117. A.argue B. suggest C. tell D. wonder18. A. look B. appearance C. mark D. mask19. A. doing B. thinking C. listening D. annoying20. A. where B

37、. that C. what D. why21. A. call B. talk C. insist D. reflect22. A. influenced B. demanded C. entertained D. motivated23. A. write B. pick C. get D. own24. A. plans B. experiences C. challenges D. achievements25. A. receiving B. expecting C. winning D. offering26. A. shared B. provided C. connected

38、D. compared27. A. set B. realized C. failed D. scored28. A. But B. Meanwhile C. Otherwise D. Unless29. A. accepted B. satisfied C. replaced D. encouraged30. A. stupid B. brave C. amazing D. ordinary31. A. fortunate B. miserable C. unhappy D. surprised32. A. character B. store C. common D. nature33.

39、A. effort B. spirit C. motivation D. people 34. A. choice B. difference C. problem D. progress35. A. useful B. important C. practical D. unnecessary第II卷（非选择题）第二部分（共两节 , 满分25分）第一节 单词拼写(一空一词 共15小题,每小题1分,满分15分)36. Being _ （暴露）to sunlight for too much time will do harm to ones skin.37. He received a pri

40、ze at the graduation_ （典礼） of the university.38. Its _（非法的） to buy cigarettes in Britain if youre under 16.39. If it is _（方便） to you Ill be with you next Tuesday.40. The house is situated in very pleasant _（周围环境）41. She _ _（故意） ignored me when I passed her in the street.42 .You were _(控告) of ignorin

41、g your duty. Who charged you with such a crime? 43. The journalist went out with a _(专业) photographer.44.I have to remind myself _ (不断地)that I am really in AD 3008.45.Television keeps us_ (通知) of the latest news, and it also provides us with entertainment .46. Our monitor and I ,_(代表) our class, del

42、ivered a speech yesterday.47. He got hurt during the football match and the_ （伤害）was serious.48. Their city has been under _ （建设 since last year. 49. Toms mother died two days _（在之前） to his arrival.50. She opened the door _ _（谨慎地） so as not to wake the baby.第二节 (共10小题,每小题1分,满分10分)阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容或

43、括号内单词的正确形式 There was a time _(51) I began to suffer from depression. My parents thought as I had always been a good child, this was temporary. _ (fortunate) (52) , it was not to be so. Finally, I refused to attended classes with myself _ (shut) (53) in my room. The examination was approaching, but I

44、 couldnt concentrate _(54) my study. _ (leave ) (55) alone in my little room, I felt depressed. One morning, after a particularly severe lecture from my father, I went to school. At the school gate, our headmaster called me. Then came the _ ( precious ) (56) moment in my life. She said she _ (notice

45、) (57) a big change in me and wondered why. She took my hands in_( she)(58) , _ ( listen)(59) patiently as I mentioned my worries. Then she hugged me as I swept. Months of frustration and loneliness disappeared in her motherly hug. No one had tried to understand what the real problem was except the

46、headmaster. It was the headmaster who helped me out simply by listening and hugging _(60) left a deep impression on me.第三部分 写作（共两节，满分25分）第一节 短文改错 (共10小题，每小题1分,满分10分)文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（/），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1、每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2、只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分 Its great ple