高二英语上学期期中试题59

宣化四中20152016学年度第一学期期中考试英语试卷A卷本试卷分为第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题）两部分第一卷（选择题 共100分）第一节（共5个小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面的5段对话。每段对话后都有一个小题，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. What do we learn from the conversation?A. The man will probably stay home for his vacation. B. The man will probably go to Mexico for his vacation. C. The man will probably leave for Canada for his vacation.2. What did the man do yesterday?A. Playing golf. B. Going fishing. C. Throwing his fishing pole.3. Whats the total area of the Forbidden City?A. 15,000 square metres. B. 150,000 square metres. C. 9,000 square metres.4. What colour is the woman speakers dress?A. Blue. B. White. C. Green.5. What are they talking about?A. The choice of courses B. A day course. C. An evening course.第二节：（共15个小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面的5段对话。每段对话后都有几个小题，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。听完每段对话后，你都有时间来阅读各个小题。每段对话读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6,7,8题6. Why did Maria call her dad?A. She made a traffic accident. B. She lost her way. C. Her car broke down.7. How does the man let people know that he is in trouble when driving on the highway?A. Put up hood(引擎盖) of the car. B. Tie a white piece of cloth onto the antenna(天线). C. Both A and B.8. What can Maria turn on?A. The radio. B. The flashes. C. The headlights.听第7段材料，回答第9,10,11题。9. What does the trouble with education in Britain lie with?A. The children B. The teachers C. The classroom10. According to the dialogue, why arent children interested in the subject?A. Because theyre not imaginative enough in classroom. B. Because theyre not serious enough to learn it in class. C. Because their teachers cant make enough excitement in classroom11. Whats the suitable age that teachers should start teaching at?A. At least 25. B. At most 25. C. Before 25.听第8段材料，回答第12,13,14题。12. What is the man doing now?A. He is fishing. B. He is making preparations for fishing. C.He is taking photos.13. Whats the womans hobby?A. She likes making home movies. B. She likes fishing. C. She like taking photos.14. What will the woman probably do in the future?A. She will buy a movie camera. B. She will learn how to fish. C. She will change her hobby.听第9段材料，回答第15,16,17 题。15. What are the two speakers talking about?A. Ordering tickets. B. Seeing a play. C. Going a cinema.16. Where do the two speakers learn the information about Capital Theatre?A.On TV B In the Newspaper C.On the phone17.What will be shown tonight? A. The Teahouse. B. The Sister Carrie. C. The Yellow River.听第10段材料，回答第18,19,20 题。18. Where do people say “good appetite” before they start the meal?A. In France and in Italy. B. In England and in Germany. C. In France and in Germany.19. In a British restaurant, what do people often reach for first?A. Salt and sugar. B.Butter and pepper. C. Salt and pepper.20. How will a Frenchman find the meat cooked in Britain?A. Well done. B. Underdone. C. Rare.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题：每小题2分，满分30分） AAlbert Einstein was born in Germany in 1879. He was a quiet child who spent much of his time alone. He was slow to talk and had difficulty learning to read. When Albert was five years old, his father gave him a compass(指南针). The child was filled with wonder when he discovered that the compass needle always pointed in the same direction -to the north. He asked his father and uncle what caused the needle(指针) to move.Albert did not like school. The German schools of that time were not pleasant. Students couldnt ask questions. Albert said he felt as if he were in prison. In 1905, Albert Einstein published some important papers in a German scientific magazine.They included one of the most important scientific documents in history. It explained what came to be called his Special Theory of Relativity (相对论).Ten years later he expanded it to a General Theory of Relativity.In 1921, he won the Nobel Prize in Physics. It was given to him not for his theories of relativity, but for his discovery of the law of the photoelectric effect(光电效应). Albert Einstein left Germany in 1933. He moved to the United States to continue his research.Einstein became a citizen of the United States in1940.Einstein was a famous man, but you would not have known that by looking at him. His white hair was long and wild. He wore old clothes. He showed an inner joy when he was playing his violin or talking about his work. Students and friends said he had a way of explaining difficult ideas using images that were easy to understand.Einstein spent the last twenty-five years of his life working on what he called a unified field theory. He hoped to find a common mathematical statement that could tie together all the different parts of physics. He did not succeed. Albert Einstein died in 1955 at the age of seventy-six. 21. What can we learn about Albert Einstein in his childhood? A. He was very clever. B. He liked talking with people. C. He was curious about new things. D. He was good at inventing new things. 22. Whats the right order of the following events about Albert Einstein? a. He won the Nobel Prize in physics. b. He became a citizen of the United States. c. He left Germany for the United States. d. He put forward his “General Theory of Relativity”. A d,b,c,a B a,b,c,d C b,c,d,a D d,a,c,b23. Why did Albert Einstein win the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921? A. Because he put forward his theories of relativity. B. Because he discovered the law of the photoelectric effect. C. Because he published some important papers in a German magazine. D. Because he worked on a “unified field theory” and was successful. 24. Whats the passage mainly about? A. The life story of Albert Einstein B. The scientific discoveries of Albert Einstein C. Albert Einstein and his theories of relativity D. How Albert Einstein won great success in his life BLast week I ran into an old friend, Helen, and it was lovely to catch up on all the things that we had experienced since since then and to recall our school and college days. We had taken quite different paths and this was one of the reasons why we hadnt stayed in touch with each other, the main one being that she had moved to the other side of the world.While I had chosen to stay in my hometown, she had decided to win a medical scholarship to a medical college in the UAE, when she later got a dental(牙科的) scholarship and went to one of the best dental schools. After graduation, she went on a successful dental practice, and she had two dentists helping her.We then began to discuss our old teachers, who were strict but fair compared with many of todays teachers. In our school days bodily punishment was only just going out of fashion and new laws were coming into effect, though they were too late to help us. Thankfully we both had been good students generally and rarely had to feel the pain caused by the ruler. But teachers in modern schools have to be a lot braver than in our time because many children are advised to be respected and punishment of children is forbidden, and as a result, you will find teachers have to face rudeness, teasing and even attack. Heavy work, low salaries, little opportunity for promotion, and the rising cost of living, it is no wonder that the number of people choosing a career in teaching has become smaller in recent years. We both agree that education should be valued and our future will depend on the children.25. What is the main reason why the author lost touch with Helen?A. Helen went abroad. B. They disliked each other. C. The author didnt like Helenas job. D. They were too busy with their own work.26. What can we learn about Helen?A. She once taught in a medical college.B. She would work with the author.C. She was successful in her career. D. She went abroad to be a dentist.27. Paragraph 4 mainly talks about_?A. the teachers salaries B. the reasons why people choose to be teachers now C. the teachers living conditions D. the main problems that teachers are facing now28.What can we learn from the passage? A. The author is for getting rid of punishment. B. The author is against being strict with students. C. The author thinks education has improved. D. The author thinks teachers are under a lot of stress now. CGold Coast theme parks come in all shapes and sizes and whether you like roller coasters(过山车) or patting furry animals, youre sure to find something.Movie WorldMovie World is the only movie-related theme park in Australia. With one of the best coasts and a good handful of movie-related rides, youll experience a fun-filled adventure with the glamour of Hollywood. Get “behind the scenes” movie information and stunt(特技) shows to keep the whole family entertained for the best part of a day.Contact Information:Phone: 0755738485Address: Pacific Motorway, Oxenford, Queensland 4210 Website: www. movieworld.com.au Sea WorldWith an obvious emphasis on things that live in the water, Sea World has a fantastic range of fish, sharks, dolphins, seals, polar bears and other assorted animals in the water. With a bunch of great rides, water slides and roller coasters, and Sea World is known as the best all-round theme park on the Gold Coast. Contact information:Phone: 0755882222Address: Sea World Drive, Main Beach, Queensland 4217Website: www. seaworld. com.au Tropical Fruit WorldHome of the worlds largest variety of tropical fruits,its free to get in and shop for varieties of strange and wonderful fruits, or you can pay to check out the plantation safaris(游猎), mini-train rides, jungle cruises(巡游) and fruit tasting shows. Admission is about $32 for adults and $15 for kids and free for kids under 5.Contact Information:Phone: 0266777222Address: Duranbah Road, Duranbah, NSW 2487Website: www. tropicalfruitworld. com. au Currumbin Wildlife SanctuaryCrocodiles, kangaroos, koala and almost all of the other famous Australian native animals are living in Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. You can look at them, feel and pat some of them or just experience the fantastic 27-hectare bush land settingan oasis of wildlife among the Gold Coast bustle(喧闹).Contact Information:Phone: 0755341266Address: 28 Tomewin Street Currumbin, Queensland 4223Website: www. currumbin. sanctuary. org. au29. If you want to watch stunt shows, you can go to _ .A. Movie World B. Sea WorldC. Tropical Fruit World D. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary30. If you like sea animals, you can go to_. A.Movie World B. Sea World C. Tropical Fruit WorldD. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary 31. We can take a jungle cruise at _.A. Pacific Motorway, Oxenford, Queensland 4210B. Sea World Drive, Main Beach, Queensland 4217C. 28 Tomewin Street Currumbin, Queensland 4223 D. Duranbah Road, Duranbah, NSW 248732.If a father and his 4-year-old son want to visit Tropical Fruit World, they should pay_. A. $ 15 B. $ 30 C. $ 32 D. $ 47 DWe have all had the experience of having really good friends in our lives and one day we wake up and the friends have begun to become jealous of us. Everyone gets jealous from time to time and that is normal. Having a healthy jealousy(妒忌) of others can serve to motivate us in our attempts and also in learning about ourselves, but we need to be willing to admit having the feeling. Unfortunately, there are individuals who take this feeling of jealousy to extremes.There is an old story about crabs(螃蟹) in a barrel. When one crab tries to crawl out, another crab pulls it back down and tries to climb over it to get to the top and another pulls that one back down and so on and so on. No one of those crabs has ever made it to the top. What is the moral(寓意) of this story? Some of our friends or family members are like crabs in a barrel. Not only will they try to pull us down and try to prevent us from reaching the top, but they themselves are not able to reach the top.You may not be able to change how someone feels about himself, but you can adjust how you contribute to how someone feels about himself and his achievements. Remember, the only person who will have an interest in your dreams and your achievements is you. Others may be happy for you, but dont expect everyone to fall head over heels in love with your dreams, goals and desires especially if you are succeeding at a much faster rate than they are. If you hold that picture in your mind, then you will be able to look past any jealousy.33. What can be inferred from the first paragraph?A.Jealousy isnt always harmful.B. Jealousy does people no good.C. Jealousy doesnt exist in real friendshipsD. Its improper for us to have jealousy.34. The story about crabs mentioned in the second paragraph is to show_.A. the jealousy in the animal world B. the harm of unhealthy jealousy C. an interesting phenomenon about crabsD. the difference between crabs and humans35. The last paragraph mainly tells us_. A. how to change others feelings B. how to get rid of jealousy of friends C. how people react to their friends success D. how to deal with jealousy in relationships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，选项有两项为多余选项。（注意：把36-40题涂到答题卡上的71-75题处）Why Is Exercise Cool?Exercise strengthens MusclesDid you ever do a push-up or swing across the monkey bars at the playground? _36_ By using your muscles to do powerful things, you can make them stronger. For older teens and adults, this kind of workout can make muscles bigger, too._37_Can you touch your toes easily without yelling ouch? Most kids are pretty flexible, which means that they can bend and stretch their bodies without much trouble. Being flexible is having “full range of motion” , which means you can move your arms and legs freely without feeling tightness or pain.Exercise Keeps the Balance _38_Your body needs a certain amount of calories every day just to function, breathe, walk around, and do all the basic stuff._39_ If youre not very active, your body wont need as many calories. Whatever your calorie need is, if you eat enough to meet that need, your body weight will stay about the same. If you eat more calories than your body needs, it may be stored as extra fat.Exercise Makes You Feel GoodIt feels good to have a strong, flexible body that can do all the activities you enjoy-like running, jumping, and playing with your friends. Its also fun to be good at something, like scoring a basket, hitting a home run, or perfecting a dive.But you may not know that exercising can actually put you in a better mood._40_ Its just another reason why exercise is cool!A. So you want to do some aerobic(有氧的) exercise right now?B. Food gives your body fuel in the form of calories, which are a kind of energy.C. When you exercise, your brain releases a chemical, which may make you feel happier.D. Those are exercises that can build strength.E. Exercise Makes You FlexibleF. Exercise Makes Your Heart HappyG. But if youre active, your body needs an extra measure of calories or energy.第三部分： 英语知识运用（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）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。At the age of forty-five, my usually well-ordered life became full of changes. After twenty-two years of working in a _ 41_, a plan to use less staff 42 the unemployment of over one hundred people. I being one of them.My once secure future became 43 . However, I was not a single parent, 44 the family did not depend only on my income(收入). My motto（格言）has always been “Change is good, change is progress, but when it 45 my livelihood, I had to change it to, 46 change and make the most of it. From the beginning, I 47 to look on this matter not as 48 luck, but as a welcome opportunity. I refused to become sorry; 49 , I actively planned to do something new and different.Having a positive attitude made all the 50 in the way I pursued(追求) the future. First, I decided to 51 to college and graduate many years later than I should have. Doing this at my age took more than a little 52 . Not being a graduate had _53_ held me back in my career in the bank, but now it was a personal goal I longed to 54 . With a lot of determination, I went to evening classes, and became an adult 55 . In the class, I became more and more confident. During this time, I 56 that no matter what life throws in our way, personal growth never stops.The second thing I did to improve my inner self was to reevaluate(重新评估) my 57 life. It used to be filled with endless and meaningless events. But now, my heart and life are completely around people I 58 .The loss of my job led to some 59 changes in my life. Revisiting the past made 60 for the future. I realize that I have accepted the change, and am making the most of it.41. A. factory B. company C. bank D. school 42. A. set aside B. led to C. made up D. took off43. A. clear B. bright C. boring D. uncertain44. A. so B. or C. if D. but45. A. destroyed B. improved C. affected D. offered46. A. Make B. Accept C. Bring D. Collect47. A. chose B. considered C. happened D .pretended48. A. special B. rare C. bad D. good49. A. besides B. instead C. anyway D. however50. A. difference B. decision C. effort D. use51. A. attend B. turn C. return D. admit52. A. time B. risk C. chance D. courage53. A. sometimes B. ever C. always D. never54. A. find B. arrive C. achieve D. discover55. A. student B. teacher C. manager D. monitor 56. A. hoped B. realized C. believed D. suggested 57. A. new B. daily C. future D. past58. A. care for B. join in C. stand for D. look at59. A. normal B. positive C. confident D. unsure60. A. change B. progress C. room D. promise第二节：（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）Carson: Luki, _61_did you find Cambridge when you first arrived?Luki: well.I like it here.I think the city is very beautiful.Carson:What about your living place?Luki:At first I_62_(stay) with a family for three months. They were very kind to me _63_they had three young children and they were making noise every day.I fou