湖北省武汉外国语学校2015-2016学年高二上学期期中考试英语试卷(无答案)

湖北省武汉外国语学校2014-2015学年高二上学期期中考试英语试考试时间：2014年11月21日下午10:00－12:00 满分：150分第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，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.How did the man come back home?A. By air.B. By train.C. By car.2.What does the woman imply about the man?A. He should work harder.B. He can pass the exam.C. He will fail the exam.3.What does the man suggest doing?A. Taking a walk.B. Finishing the report.C. Going to the library.4.When should the woman hand in the paper?A. Before WednesdayB. On WednesdayC. On Nov.1st5.What are the two speakers mainly talking about?A. Age.B. Friends.C. Clothes.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，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

湖北省部分重点中学 2016-2017 学年度上学期高二期中考试英语试卷第I 卷注意事项：1. 答第 I 卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。

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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。

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1. What does the man like about the play? A. The ending.B. The actor.2. Which place are the speakers trying to find? A. A bank.B. A restaurant.3. At what time will the two speakers meet? A. 5:10.B. 5:20.4. What will the man do? A. Change the plan.B. Sort things out. 5. What does the woman want to do? A. Listen to some great music. B. See a film with the man.C. Offer the man some help.C. The story.C. A hotel.C. 4:40.C. Wait for a phone call.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。

武汉外校资格生英语试卷第一部分：单项选择（每题1分，共10分）1. Cameron Thompson is a math genius with high math abilities. But he is socially________ and communication is not one of his strong points.A. capableB. naiveC. popularD. successful2. If I ______ admitted to the school, my parents would buy me a new computer.A. amB. wasC. wereD. are3. So _______ that we would never forget it.A. wonderful was our school lifeB. was our school life wonderfulC. our school life was wonderfulD. wonderful our school life was4. Both Kaka and Messy are excellent football players; Messy is a skillful player,but Kaka has ______ on his side.A. skillB. techniqueC. craftD. experience5. Many families in China are ______ a higher quality of education for their childrenBecause it will make them more independent and creative.A. suspectingB. conductingC. criticizingD. seeking6. The specialist teacher made the same mistake three times in a day, ________surprised his students so much.A. whatB. thatC. whichD. who7. As is reported, with so many important conferences _______, President Xi musttravel abound the whole world in four days.A. attendingB. to attendC. attendedD. attend8. When I _______ at the library, it has already been closed.A. arriveB. arrivingC. arrivedD. to arrive9. It is you _______ are playing a leading role in the change.A. thatB. whenC. whereD. how10. Many people don’t like the famous movie director, Stephen Zhou, but I admirehim very much. _______, he directs my favorite movie, the Mermaid.A. As, a resultB. After allC. As usualD. In other words第二部分: 阅读理解（每题2分，共20分）AMany people ask their friends or doctors; how can I lose weight? And many of them are often told; if you exercise, you will lose weight; ------ which is one of the most widely accepted ideas in our culture. As a doctor, I exercise all the time, but I still have got fat that hangs over my belt when I sit. Why isn’t all the exercise getting rid of it?It’s another question many of jus may ask. More than 35 million Americans now belong to a health club, up from 23 million in 1993. We spend some $ 19 billion a year on gym memberships. Of course, some people join and never go. Still, as one major study ---the Minnesota Heart Survey --- found, more of us at least say we exercise regularly.And yet obesity figures have risen sharply in the same period: a third of Americans are obese, and another third count as overweight by the Federal Government’s definition. Yes, it’s entirely possible that those of us who regularly go to the gym would weigh even, so I often eat more on the days I work out than on the days I don’t. Gould exercise actually be keeping me from losing weight?The popular belief that exercise is essential for weight control is actually fairly new. As recently as the 1960s, doctors routinely advised against too much exercise, particularly for older adults who could injure themselves. Today doctors encourage even their oldest patients to exercise, which is sound advice for many reasons; People who regularly exercise are at significantly lower risk for all manner of diseases – those of the heart in particular. They less often develop cancer and many other illnesses. But the past few years of obesity research show that the role of exercise in weight loss has been wildly over- evaluated.exercise researcher at Louisiana State University. Many recent studies have found that exercise isn’t as important in helping people lose weight as you hear so regularly in gym advertisements or on shows like The biggest Loser—or from magazines like this one.11. Which title is the most suitable one for this article? _______A. Overweight Is Not Good for YouB. Exercise Won’t Make You ThinC. Gym Is Part of American LifestyleD. A Health Problem in America12. Which statement is correct? ______A. Some Americans join a health club but never take exercise thereB. The number of overweight people has doubled since 1993 in USC. More than 35 million Americans now go to the gym regularly.D. Most Americans waste too much money each year on sports13. From the passage, we know that exercise ______.A. has long been believed to be good for older adultsB. is not properly advertised as a way to lose weightC. is not properly advertised as a way to lose weightD. is not useful at all14. According to the passage, why do people gain weight?A. Because they have the habit of going to the gym regularlyB. Because they eat the same food when they do not exerciseC. Because they exercise less than required by doctorsD. Because they eat more after they exercise15. What can be inferred from the passage?A. Most Americans are overweightB. Very few people in American are overweightC. The author takes exercise al the time so he is very slim nowD. The author takes exercise all the time but it doesn’t make him lose weightB“Everything happens for the best,” my mother said whenever I faced disappointment. “If you carry on, one day something good will happen. And you’ll realize that it wouldn’t have happened if not for that previous disappointment.”Mother was right, as I discovered after graduating from college in 1972. I had decided to try for a job in radio, then work my way up to sports announcer. I went to Chicago and knocked on the door of every station –and not turned down every time.In one studio, a kind lady told me that big stations couldn’t risk hiring an inexperienced person. “Find a small station that’ll give you a chance,” she said. I went home to Dixon, Illinos. White there was no radio – announcing jobs in Dixon, my father said Montgomery Ward had opened a store and wanted a local athlete to manage its sports department. Since Dixon was where I had played high school football and the job sounded just right for me, I applied. But I wasn’t hired.My disappointment must have shown. “Everything happens for the best,” Mom reminded me. Dad offered me the car to job hunt, I tried WOC Radio in Davenport Iowa. The program director, a wonderful Scotsman named Peter MacArthur, told me they had already hired an announcer. As I left his office, my frustration boiled over. I asked aloud, “How can a fellow get to be a sports announcer if he can’t get a job in a radio station?” I was writing for the elevator when I heard MacArthur calling , “What was that you said about sports? Do you know anything about football?” Then be stood me before a microphone and asked me to broadcast an imaginary game.On my way home, as I have many times since, I thought of my mother’s words: “If you carry on, one day something good will happen. Something wouldn’t have happened if not that previous disappointment.”I often wonder what direction my life might have taken if I’d gotten the job at Montgomery Ward.16. What can we learn from the story?_______A. If we carry on, one day something good will happenB. With the help from parents, we will succeed someday in the future.C. The more experienced you are, the more popular you are.D. The older, the wiser17. What happened in Chicago? _______A. I could not graduate from college.B. I became a sportsmanC. I found a job and became a sports announcerD. I was refused many times18. Why did I apply the job in Dixon?A. Because I liked the jobB. Because I had played high school basketball thereC. Because the job was very suitable for me.D. Because my parents asked me to apply it.20. Which statement is correct? ______A. My parents didn’t care about me at all.B. A kind lady offered me a job in a studioC. I didn’t get the job at Montgomery Ward.D. Peter MacArthur didn’t offer me the job.第三部分: 完形填空（每题1分，共20分）The story happened about two months ago. 21 stood at the doorstep of my house in Cambridge. No way could I have sent her away. No way, not me anyway. Maybe 22 had kicked her out of their car the night before. "We're moving house. "No space for her any more with the baby coming. " "We never really wanted her, 23 what could we have done? She was a present. " People find all sorts of excuses for 24 an animal. And she was one of the most beautiful dogs I had ever seen.I called her Goldie. If I 25 known what was going to happen I would have given her a more creative name. She was so 26 during those first few days. She hardly ate anything and had such an air of sadness about her. There was nothing I could do to make her 27 , it seemed. Heaven knows what had happened to her at her 28 owner's. But eventually at the end of the first week she 29 down. 30 by my side, whether we were out on one of our long walks or sitting by the fire.That's why it was 31 a shock when she pulled away from me one day when we were out for a walk. We were a long way from home, when she started 32 and getting very restless. Eventually I couldn't hold her any longer and she raced off down the road towards a 33 in the distance as 34 as she could.By the time I 35 the farm I was very tired and upset with Goldie. But when I saw her licking the four puppies I started to feel sympathy towards 36 . "We didn't know what had happened to her," said the woman at the door. "I took her for a walk one day, soon after the puppies were born, and she just disappeared. " "She 37 have tried to come back to them and got lost," added a boy from behind her.I must admit I do 38 Goldie, but I've got Nugget now, and she looks 39 like her mother. And I've learnt a good lesson: not to judge people by what you 40 .21. A. She B. He C. It. D. They22. A. every one B. nobody. C. anyone D. someone23. A. and B. so. C. but D. though24. A. abandoning. B. killing C. murdering. D. stealing25. A. has B. have C. had been D. have been26. A. excited B. frightened. C. surprise D. unsettled27. A. sad B. happy C. depressed D. exhausted28. A. previous B. best C. first D. next29. A. put B. calmed C. took D. sat30. A. Sometimes B. Always. C. Seldom. D. Hardly32. A. shouting B. screaming. C. barking D. crying33. A. town B. village C. forest D. farmhouse34. A. fast B. slowly C. patiently D. angrily35. A. arrived B. reached. C. passed. D. crossed36. A. it B. myself C. them D. him37. A. may B. must C. could. D. should38. A. miss B. appreciate C. dislike D. need39. A. only B. just C. so D. very40. A. hear B. say. C. see D. read第四部分：首字母填空（每题1分，共10分）Microsoft founder Bill Gates has opened up about being a parent，stating that 13 is an appropriate age for a child's first cell phone．The father-of-three，revealed on the Today Show that his children Jennifer and R o r y,w e r e n o t a l l o w e d p h o n e s u_____(41)t h e i r13t h b i r t h d a y a n d h i s youngest daughter Phoebe is still w____(42) for one. "We've chosen in our family that it's 13 where you get a p______(43)，"the self-made billionaire explained．H e s a i d a s a r e s u l t h i s c h i l d r e n o f t e n r e t u r n h o m e f r o m s_____(44) complaining，"All the other kids have it．I'm the o_____(45) one without it．It's so embarrassing．"Asked if he keeps passwords to his son and daughters' email and Face book accounts，Mr. Gates said that he doesn't for Jennifer，16，who he describes as "independent"．He admitted that monitoring online activity is "a very tough issue for p_____(46) now"．Despite their vast w______(47), Mr. and Mrs. Gates，who live in Lake Medina，just outside Seattle，Washington，have said they want to give their children as normal a n upbringing a_____(48) possible．It was previously reported that the ir youngsters have to complete household chores and are given a modest amount of pocket money．A n d i n2010M r.G a t e s s a i d th a t h e i n te n d s t o g_____(49)mo s t o f h i s $61 billion fortune away rather than hand it down．"That wouldn't be good either for my kids o_____(50) society，"he said．41. u_________ 42. w_________ 43. _________ 44. s__________ 45. o__________ 46. p_________ 47. w_________ 48. a_________ 49. g__________ 50. o __________2016武汉外校资格生英语试卷参考答案:1-5 BCADD6-10 CBCAB21-25 ADAAC31-35 CCDAB36-40 CBABC41 until, 42 waiting 43 phone, 44 school 45 on ly 46 parents 47work 48 as 49 give 50or。

武汉外国语学校2017-2018学年度上学期期中考试高二英语试题（中美）满分：150分第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，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. How did the man come back home?A. By air.B. By train.C. By car.2. What does the woman imply about the man?A. He should work harder.B. He can pass the exam.C. He will fail the exam.3. What does the man suggest doing?A. Taking a walk.B. Finishing the report.C. Going to the library.4. When should the woman hand in the paper?A. Before WednesdayB. On WednesdayC. On Nov.1st5. What are the two speakers mainly talking about?A. Age.B. Friends.C. Clothes.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，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

武汉外国语学校15—16学年上学期期末考试高二英语试题2sm第二部分：词汇语法知识运用（共两节，满分35分）第一节：多项选择（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）21.The operation was highly successful and Anna finally returned to school after a (n) of two weeks.A. presenceB. absenceC. appearanceD. silence22. Good listening can always show respect, promote understanding, and improve among people.A. relationshipB. suspenseC. assistanceD. companion23. Though Emperor Qianlong wanted to learn from the Italian painter very much, he didn’t want to ______ traditional Chinese painting style. A. assess B. abandon C. accomplish D. accumulate24. It is said that the clothes worn by women at the street can the living standard of people in the country.A. guaranteeB. announceC. confirmD. reflect25. When we make the mistake, the teacher us patiently. How lucky we are!A. illustratesB. indicatesC. instructsD. inserts26. Paper cutting has a long history in China and has special at festivals and on public holidays.A. acclaimB. significanceC. conflictD. writ27. After the earthquake, the first thing the local government did was to provide for the homeless families.A. accommodationB. evacueeC. galleryD. leftovers28. While I was cleaning the house, I some old baby pictures of my father that I had never seen before.A. got acrossB. cut acrossC. came acrossD. went across29. ______ quality is concerned, we must constantly make great efforts for excellence.A. As long asB. As much asC. As soon asD. As far as30. As is shown in the chart, many middle school students have problems both physically and mentally, with 70﹪having learning anxieties as well as bad eyesight. A. absolutely B. apparently C. approximately D. frequently31. The competitors can choose voluntary exercises apart from the exercises.A. compulsoryB. genuineC. interactiveD. discreet32. Only after Mary read her composition the second time the spelling mistake.A. did she noticeB. she noticedC. does she noticeD. she has noticed33. There is a possibility that these hens could be frightened and lay fewer eggs a sudden loud noise.A. would there beB. should there beC. there wasD. there having been34. Beware ______ people who appear to be enthusiastic _______ your success.A. of; aboutB. on; withC. with; ofD. about; of35. He is an ugly-looking man of about thirty. He looked terrifying. He had long, greasy hair which hung over the collar of his leather jacket, and he was wearing _______, torn jeans.A. feebleB. fascinatingC. filthyD. frail第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）It couldn’t be a more ordinary day. Driving along a busy New York road at noon, I felt hungry. So did my two little girls. They ____36____ no time in letting me know, ____37____ “McDonald’s, McDonald’s”. So I began searching for the ____38____ McDonald’s. Suddenly I realized that almost every intersection we passed through was____ 39____ by a beggar. If my two little girls were hungry, then all these beggars must be hungry, too.After finding a McDonald’s and ____40____ two Happy Meals for my girls, I ordered a(n) ____41____ 15 lunches and set out to ____42 ____them. Then, we stopped beside a beggar and gave him the lunch. After that, we ____43____ our way to the next intersection.____44____ we came to the end of our “route”, there was a ____45____ standing there, asking for change. We handed her our ____46____ lunch bag. “No one has ____47____ done anything like this for me before,” she said with ____48____. I replied, “Well, I’m glad that we were the ____49____.” Feeling uneasy, and wanting to move the conversation ____50____, I asked,“So, when do you think you’ll eat your lunch?”She looked at me with her ____51____ brown eyes and said, “I’m not going to ea t this lunch. I have a little girl of my own at home and she just ____52____ McDonald’s, but I can never buy it for her ____53____ I don’t have the money. But you know tonight she is going to have McDonald’s!”So many times I had ____54____ whether our acts of kindness were too small to make a difference. Yet at this moment, I recognized the ____55____ of Mother Teresa’s words:“We cannot do great things-only small things with great love.”36.A. spent B. spared C. wasted D. tried37.A. whispering B. shouting C. crying D. reading38.A. cheapest B. largest C. nearest D. nicest39.A. taken up B. taken over C. taken off D. taken on40.A. ordering B. receiving C. preparing D. calling41.A. delicious B. special C. similar D. extra42.A. eat B. fold C. throw D. send43.A. continued B. looked C. lost D. forced44.A. Before B. As C. Since D. So45.A. man B. boy C. woman D. girl46.A. expensive B. helpful C. final D. beautiful47.A. ever B. usually C. seldom D. sometimes48.A. surprise B. confidence C. sorrow D. anger49.A. best B. different C. first D. last50.A. off B. along C. down D. back51.A. tired B. excited C. bright D. nervous52.A. values B. remembers C. needs D. loves53.A. although B. if C. for D. unless54.A. understood B. questioned C. learned D. insisted55.A. skill B. problem C. story D. truth第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）AMy dad works for a food organization that travels to poor areas to offer food, medical help and so on. Recently I went with him and I was there simply to give people directions and send them on their way. It was hot and tiring, and I wasn’t having much fun. Hones tly, I didn’t really care, and I thought it was halfhearted.Then I saw two girls who had the same work as I did, but were smiling and happy. They walked up to people who looked lost and asked them if they needed help with great passion. An elderly girl went over to an old woman while the other approached a man in rags. I saw the first girl talking politely to the old woman and then smile as she gave her a hug. Meanwhile the second girl said, “Hello, sir. Is there anything I can help you today?” She spoke to this man as though he were important!She cared about this man and wanted him to feel loved and important, she showed respect. Never in my life had I seen a moment that displayed such care and love. Yes, this is what sympathy is all about.To love another is not only to recognize the need, but also to express warm sympathy toward that need. After seeing the sympathy they expressed, I knew I could do my job better.Taking time to show sympathy in my life has made a difference in my character. Sympathy is the key. Holding it, I open every room to let the sunshine flow in.56.In what way did the second girl make the man feel loved and important?A. She gave him a hug.B. She showed respect to him.C. She gave him some money.D. She offered more food to him.57.What did the author do when she joined the organization?A. She gave people directions.B. She offered food to the poor.C. She taught poor children.D. She offered medical care.58. We know from the passage that the two girls .A. had the same feeling on the work as the authorB. were impatient and impolite to peopleC. had no interest in the workD. did their work with great passion59. The underlined word “halfhearted” in the first paragraph has the same meaning a s .A. excitingB. dangerousC. importantD. uninterestingBThousands of dead red-winged blackbirds fell from the sky in an Arkansas town on New Year’s Eve after large trauma（外伤）,tests by Arkansas veterinary officials concluded on Monday.Some 5,000 birds mysteriously fell from the sky in Beebe, Ark after dark on New Year’s Eve. “The birds suffered from severe physical injuries leading to inside bleeding and death. There was no sign of chronic（慢性）or infectious disease,” the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission said in a statement. The birds were otherwise healthy, it said.One theory is that birds were frightened by New Year’s fireworks and flew into buildings or other objects. “Loud noises were reported shortly before the birds beg an to fall from the sky,” the statement said, adding that blackbirds have poor night vision and seldom fly at night. Another theory was that severe weather such as lightning accounted for the loud noises but this was discounted because the violent weather had already left the area. “We’re leaning more toward a stress event,” said Arkansas Game and Fish Commission spokesman Keith Stephens.The commission also is trying to determine what caused the deaths of up to 100,000 fish over a 20-mile stretch of the Arkansas River near a dam in Ozark, 125 miles west of Beebe. The fish were discovered December 30. Stephens said the commission expects results on the fish tests in probably a month. Disease may explain the reason, since almost all the fish were one species-bottom-feeding drum, Stephens said.Stephens said the events do not appear related. Both that section of the river and the air at the site of the bird deaths were tested for toxins（毒素）, Stephens said. Beebe is a town of about 4,5000 people located 30 miles northeast of the state capital.60.What may be the reason why the dead red-winged blackbirds fell from the sky?A. Outside bleeding.B. Fireworks.C. Toxins.D. Long flying.61. According to Stephens, we can infer the probable cause of the dead fish is .A. cold weatherB. poor managementC. diseaseD. lack of food62. What can be inferred from the passage?A. The birds used to hunt for food at night.B. All the dead fish are of varieties of species.C. What caused the deaths of fish has not been found.D. The birds and the fish died from the same disease.63. The underlined word “discounted” in Paragraph 3 probably means “ ”.A. considered to be importantB. not to be totally trueC. easy to analyzeD. not explained brieflyCViolin prodigies（神童）, I learned, have come Indistinct waves from distinct regions. Most of the great performers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries were born and brought up in Russia and Eastern Europe. I asked Isaac Stern, one of the world’s greatest violinists, the reason for this phenomenon. “It is very clear,” he told me. “They were all Jews（犹太人）and Jews at the time were severely oppressed and ill-treated in that part of the world. They were not allowed into the professional fields, but they were allowed to achieve excellence on a concert stage.” As a result, every Jewish parent’s dream was to have a child in the music school because it was a passport to the West.Another element in the emergence of prodigies, I found, is a society that values excellence in a certain field and is able to nurture（培育）talent. Nowadays, the most nurturing societies seem to be in the Far East. “In Japan, a most competitive society with stronger discipline than ours,” says Isaac Stern, “children are ready to test their limits every day in many fields, including music. When western music came to Japan after World War Ⅱ, that music not only became part of their daily lives, but it became a discipline as well.” The Koreans and Chinese, as we know, are just as highly motivated as the Japanese.That’s a good thing, because even prodigies must work hard. Next to hard work, biological inheritance plays an important role in the making of a prodigy. J.S.Bach, for example, was the top of several generations of musicians, and four of his sons had significant careers in music.64.Jewish parents in Eastern Europe longed for their children to attend music school because .A.it would allow them access to a better life in the WestB. Jewish children are born with excellent musical talentC. they wanted their children to enter into the professional fieldsD. it would enable the family to get better treatment in their own country65.“Nurturing societies” as mentioned in the passage refer to societie s thatA.enforce strong discipline on anyone who wants to achieve excellenceB. treasure talent and provide opportunities for its developmentC. encourage people to compete with each otherD. promise talented children high positions66. Japan is described in the passage as a country that attaches importance toA. all-rounded developmentB. the learning of Western musicC. strict training of childrenD. variety in academic studies67. Which of the following titles best summarizes the main idea of the passage?A. Jewish Contribution to Music.B. Training of Musicians in the West.C. Music and Society.D. The Making of Prodigies.DUnder new system, dentists must spend longer assessing each patient.According to a bill to reduce waiting time, patients can see therapists, who have studied for three years, instead of dentists, who have studied for five years.Dentists will concentrate on more complex procedures. Dental therapists should stand in routinely for dentists and start drilling and filling patients' teeth to tackle growing NHS waiting lists, the Government's tooth department has said.Patients are waiting weeks longer for an appointment at many surgeries piloting a new NHS system of check-ups, which will be rolled out across the country within two years.The new check-ups require dentists to spend longer assessing each patient, and now Barry Cockcroft, the chief dental officer, has recommended that, to avoid delays, junior staff should take up some tasks traditionally carried out by dentists.This could see therapists, who study for three years, compared with five years for dentists -- drilling and filling adults' teeth, and extracting children's milk teeth. Dental nurses should also play a bigger role, doing procedures such as fluoride varnishes, he said. Speaking to The Mail on Sunday at the British Dental Conference in Manchester, Dr. Cockcroft said: “A dentist is very highly trained and can carry out complex work such as crowns and bridges. Therapists can do extractions and fillings.”Health Minister Earl Howe said patients needed to accept that dentists would do less work on their teeth in the future, and that nurses, hygienists and therapists would do more. He said: “Sometimes in GP practices you see a nurse and sometimes a GP. People will be used to that.”The pilot of the new dental system involves a traffic-light rating where patients are given a “green”, “amber” or “red” notice on the condition of their teeth and gums. Patients flagged as “red” can be refused advanced treatment until they have improved their oral health -- by cleaning their teeth more and cutting down on sugary foods. Dentists largely welcome the scheme, which has been running for two-and-a-half years, because it focuses on preventing problems as well as treating them.68. According to Barry Cockcroft, ________.A. there won’t be delays when one goes to a dentist’sB. dentists’ work will be more boring than everC. junior staff can help with some assessing workD. a dentist will fill and drill adults’ teeth69. If you are flagged as “red”, you ________ to improve your oral health.A. will stay in hospital for some timeB. will receive advanced treatmentC. needn’t pay any attention to itD. have to clean your teeth more often70. What’s the a im of the new scheme?A. To reduce patients’ waiting time.B. To let nurses do more work.C. To ease the government’s pressureD. To help therapists get a higher pay.EHow to Make FriendsFriendship is a very important human relationship and everyone needs good friends. Good friendship has many benefits. It offers companionship, improves self-worth and promotes good health. There are times in our lives such as when we have recently moved into a new town, or changed our jobs or schools. Such changes often leave us without a friend. ____71____ . But for many of us the process is difficult and requires courage. Below are some helpful suggestions on how to make and keep friends.1.Associate with others.The first step to making friends is associating with other people. You can go to public places to meet new people. Besides, you will need to make yourself known by becoming an active member of such places.2. Start a conversationStarting a conversation is the second most important step in making new friends. ____72____ You can always start the conversation. Being able to make small talk is a very useful skill in relating with other people.3. ____73 ____Choosing friends with common interests is important in building friendship as these interests would always bring you and your friend together. Hanging out will always be a pleasant experience.4. Let it grow.It is a good thing to stay in touch. However, try not to press your new friend with calls, messages or visits as this would likely wear him or her out and finally you may lose your friend. ____74____. The best friendships are the ones that grow naturally.5.Enjoy your friendshipThe best way to enjoy your friendship is to allow your friends to be themselves. ____75____ Try not to change them from who they are to what you want them to be. Become the kind of friend you will want your friend to be to you.A. Be cheerful.B. Do things together.C. Do not wait to be spoken to.D. Try not to find fault with your friends.E. Making new friends comes easy for some people.F. For a friendship to develop you need to stay in touch.G. So you will need to give your friend time to react to you.第四部分：书面表达（共三节，满分45分）第一节：在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

武汉外国语学校2015—2016学年度上学期期末考试高二英语试题第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，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.What does the woman say about Peter?A.He is mad at modern art.B.He works in the art museum.C.He isn’t really interested in the exhibits.2.What does the man advise Ellen to do?A. To phone John.B. To have a walk.C. To be calm and patient.3.Where did corn grow at the earliest time?A. In Asia.B. In America.C. In Europe.4.Who is probably the man?A. A restaurant waiter.B. A hotel receptionist.C. A landlord.5.What do we know about Mr. Jensen?A. He is dead.B. He’s still in hospital.C. He is working hard.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，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

武汉二中2016－2017学年度上学期期中考试高二英语试卷考试时间：2016年11月10日下午14:00－16:00试卷满分：150分第一部分听力（共两节, 满分30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. What does the woman ask the man to do?A. Look for his notebook in the library.B. Go to the library to borrow a book.C. Search the desk for his notebook.2. What will the woman do this afternoon?A. Go jogging with the man.B. Take care of her cousin’s son.C. Look after her cousin.3. What are the speakers talking about?A. A place.B. A flight.C. A trip.4. What does the man mean?A. The woman should keep on with her class.B. The woman needs help with the class.C. The woman can drop her class.5. How much extra money should the man pay?A. $25.B. $50.C. $75.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。

武汉外国语学校2015—2016学年度上学期期中考试g2sz第二部分：词汇语法知识运用（共两节，满分50分）第一节：多项选择（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）21. are traditional entertainment in many parts of the world, such as in China, Egypt, Greece and Russia. A.Acrobats B. Clowns C. Ringmasters D. Circuses22. The military parade which was held to commemorate the V-day was a magnificent . Over 6, ooo troops were in attendance. A. spectacle B. exploitation C. sacrifice D. defense23. My chemistry teacher me in front of all my classmates. Since then I have never been interested in chemistry any more. A. humiliated B. manipulated C. illuminated D. guaranteed24. He did not regret saying what he did but felt that he it differently.A. could expressB. would expressC. could have expressedD. must have expressed25. Honeybees use one of the most communication systems of any insect. Even scientists can’t explain it thoroughly until now. A. sophisticated B. mainstream C. ridiculous D. desperate 26. There is no doubt that World Cup is the most watched event in the world. That’s why dozens of companies, including HP, Sony, Coca-Cola, are the event.A. contributingB. criticizingC. reconstructingD. sponsoring27. Jack MA is always living ______ simple life, although he has plenty of money.A. a; theB. /; /C. the; /D. /; the28. Students’ complaints too many exams were soon taken consideration by the head teacher. A. of; intoB. for; onC. of; forD. with; against29. The managers discussed the plan that they would like to see ______ the next year.A. carried outB. carrying outC. carry outD. to carry out30. You can’t se e through a telescope unless it is correctly to your sight.A. adaptedB. adoptedC. adjustedD. accustomed31. Nowadays, some young people are very about their clothes and hairstyles. They choose them more carefullythan they choose food and books.A. skepticalB. quarrelsomeC. sensitiveD. particular32. The project had to be abandoned ___ a lack of government funding.A. according toB. up toC. in addition toD. due to33. Please us of your change of address on time, if you are a subscriber to one of our journals and have previously joined our mailing list. A. inform B. convince C. warn D. remind34. Please don’t be by the text messages saying that you have won a shocking prize without any reason. There is no free lunch. A. taken off B. taken out C. taken away D. taken in35. Sally enjoys a peaceful family life while her husband loves a more and challenging life.A. domesticB. adventurousC. cautiousD. rational36. KuGou Music Software is able to what songs listeners will like based on their earlier musical choices, so it is very popular. A. predict B. convert C. patch D. interrupt37. We should all maintain a(n) belief that the world is more forgiving than is commonly supposed.A. pessimisticB. optimisticC. patheticD. immoral38. We should realize the fact that when you graduate from university, you are still not prepared for the possible situations _______ we may face in the working world. A. where B. when C. that D. what39.I know ______ is important to know my own limitations, but _______ is difficult is to help others to know their own l imitations. A. it, it B. what, what C. it, what D. what, it40. ______ smoking, he would not have got cancer in the lung.A. Was he given upB. Had he given up C Did he give D. If he gave up第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）Mrs. Stewart was my head teacher when I was in senior high school. Her husband died suddenly of an unknowndisease. About a week after his death, she 41 some of her thoughts with a classroom of students. As the late afternoon sunlight shone 42 the classroom windows, and when the class was nearly over, she 43 a few things aside on the edge of her desk and sat down.With a 44 look on her face, she paused and said, “ 45 class is over, I’d like to share with all of you a deep 46 which I feel is very important. Each of us is put here on 47 to learn, share, love, appreciate and give of ourselves. 48 of us knows when this fantastic experience will 49 . It can be taken away at any moment. Perhaps this is the God’s 50 of telling us that we must make the 51 of every single day.”Her eyes were beginning to 52 , but she went on, “So I would like you all to make me a 53 : From now on, on your way to school, or your way home, find something beautiful to 54 . It doesn’t have to be so mething you see. It could be a 55 of freshly baked bread floating out of someone’s house, or it could be the sound of the soft 56 rustling（使发出沙沙声）the leaves in the trees… Please look for these things, and 57 them, for at anytime they can all be taken away…”The class was completely 58 . We all picked up our books and went out of the room silently. That 59 , I observed many more beautiful things on my way home from school than usual.Remember : Life is not 60 by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.41. A. learned B. shared C. argued D. discussed42. A. onto B. into C. across D. through43. A. moved B. brushed C. swept D. pulled44. A. surprised B. worried C. gentle D. strange45. A. After B. Unless C. Before D. If46. A. feeling B. understanding C. love D. memory47. A. business B. time C. duty D. earth48. A. None B. All C. Each D. Neither49. A. happen B. begin C. end D. gain50. A. way B. signal C. plan D. arrangement51. A. least B. worst C. lowest D. most52. A. ache B. water C. shine D. dry53. A. promise B. choice C. wish D. rule54. A. buy B. enjoy C. take D. learn55. A. smell B. gift C. taste D. sight56. A. wind B. hand C. light D. color57. A. get B. appreciate C. hide D. follow58. A. puzzled B. excited C. quiet D. anxious59. A. morning B. night C. noon D. afternoon60. A. wasted B. measured C. saved D. lost第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）AWuhan Foreign Languages School LibraryOur school library supplies diverse studying places while providing a good studying environment.ZonesThe library is divided into different zones. The upper floor is a quiet zone with over 200 places for silent reading, and places where you can sit and work with your own computer. The reading places consist mostly of tables and chairs. The ground floor is the zone where you can talk. Here you can find sofas and armchairs for group work.ComputersYou can use your own computer to connect to the wi-fi specially prepared for notebook computers; you can also use library computers, which contain the most commonly used applications, such as Microsoft Office. They are situated in the area known as the Experimental Field on the ground floor.Group-study PlacesIf you want to discuss freely without disturbing others, you can book a study room or sit at a table on the ground floor. Some study rooms are for 2-3people and others can hold up to 6-8 people. All rooms are marked on the library maps.There are 40 group-study rooms that must be booked via website. To book, you need an active campus account and a valid campus card. You can use a room 3 hours per day, nine hours at most per week.Storage of study MaterialThe library has lockers for students to store course literature. When you have obtained at least 40 credits(学分), you may rent a locker and pay 400 RMB for a year’s rental period.Rules to be followedMobile phone conversations are not permitted anywhere in the library. Keep your phone on silent as if you were in a lecture and exit the library if you need to receive calls.Please note that food and fruit are forbidden in the library, but you are allowed to have drinks and sweets with you.61. The library’s upper floor is mainly for students to.A. take comfortable seatsB. have group discussionsC. read in a quiet place D get their computers fixed62. Library computers on the ground floor .A. help students with their field experimentsB. are for those who want to access the wi-fiC. are mostly used for filling out application formsD. contain software essential for schoolwork63. What condition should be met to book a group-study room?A. Applicants must mark the room on the map.B. One should first register at the school.C. Three-hour use per day is the minimum.D. A group must consist of 8 people.64. A student can rent a locker in the library if he .A. has nowhere to put his booksB. can afford the rental feeC. has earned the required creditsD. attends certain coursesBNaomi Power had just returned to New Zealand from a trip to Europe. During her time abroad, she’d had many interesting adventures, but had also met experienced racing sailor, Rob James. They had spent a lot of time together and developed a close bond. Rob had also invited Naomi on board his yacht and, as she’d never been on a yacht before, she happily accepted and Rob taught her to sail. It was the beginning of two special relationships- with sailing.Back in New Zealand, she was reading a magazine in her parents’ living room, when she saw a headline: French woman plans single-handed voyage around the world. Naomi was immediately interested. She began to dream- what an adventure that would be!Naomi started reading books such as Chay Blyth’s The impossible V oyage and became certain about two things:she wanted to spend the rest of her life with Rob, and she wanted to sail single-handed around the world.Naomi flew back to England in March 1976, and she and Rob were married at the end of May. However, Naomi was a little worried about telling Rob that she wanted to sail around the world. To her surprise, Rob was very enthusiastic, though he tried to warn her about the dangers. They discussed the problems and risks, and thought of ways to prevent them. Then they began to think about where they could find a boat. They would also need a sponsor. “you’ll need at least 60,000 pounds to buy and refit a boat,” Rob told her. “Chay Blyth may help. He’s got a lot of experience in finding sponsors.” But it was more difficult than they expected. Many people thought that Naomi was crazy to try to sail alone in the world’s most difficult seas. However, Naomi did not lose hope. She knew that she had to be confident if she wanted other people to have confidence in her.Then, one evening her luck changed. They were at Chay’s house for dinner when one of the guests began to talk about sponsorship. He suggested it would be much easier to get a sponsor if Na omi took Chay’s boat Spirit of Cutty Sark; She would only need about 10,000 pounds to adapt the boat for single-handed sailing. Then a man named Quentin Wallop, who owned a yacht himself, agreed to sponsor her for 10,000 pounds - and the challenge was on!65.Naomi .A. sailed from France to New Zealand.B. wanted her name to appear in magazines.C. thought about travelling round the world when she met Rob.D. had no sailing experience before her trip to Europe.66. Before Naomi flew to England in 1976, she .A. made some decisions about her personal life.B. thought her idea was completely unrealistic.C. consulted Rob about all her plans.D. contacted some famous sailors.67. When planning the voyage, Naomi .A. didn’t let any obstacles discourage her.B. refused to listen to warnings about possible dangers.C. got lots of encouragement from people.D.had no trouble finding a sponsor.68. Naomi received sponsorship .A. from the owner of Spirit of Cutty Sark.B. to refit Chay’s boat.C. to cover all the travel expenses.D. to buy a new boat.CSoftware from the kitchenIf you want to know what someone is like, look at their office. Tidy desk, efficient mind. Untidy desk, busy mind. But this doesn’t fit Gordon Jackman, who started business software producer Quillatic. He works at home, in the untidiest kitchen I’ve ever seen, yet he strangely hates untidiness in bus iness more than anything else. At the same time he admits that he has little interest in detail.Jackman describes his colleagues as “sweepers”. He explains: “I can only get as far as the first 80% of an idea, but I know this weakness, so I leave it to everyone else to finish my ideas, to make sure details aren’t forgotten. People who don’t know their weaknesses run untidy companies and have unhappy companies.”Jackman is a strong believer in testing people’s personal qualities as part of the recrui tment process, and he and his 60 employees were all tested. He admits that such a strong belief in this is unusual in business, but adds, “Have you ever noticed how teachers seem to be the same type of person? People do seem to select the job that’s right for their type.”Most of his ideas, he says, are not new but come from reading just about every management book that’s published. “You wouldn’t expect a doctor not to have read anything about medicine since qualifying, yet with management it seems to b e allowed,” he says. “You have to read whatever is out there. Even if a book gives you only one idea, it’s something you didn’t have before.”Jackman believes in developing his staff, but business deals come first. “I believe in appointing people to do what they can and not more. So, for example, at the moment I have a very good salesman who has almost completed a sale but won’t close the deal himself as he doesn’t have enough experience yet.”At the same time, he has strong ideas about rewards. “Sa les staff can earn as much as manager, because I recognize that if one person’s doing a great job at managing, and another at selling, there’s no reason for a difference in pay. And although experience may make a difference, in the end it’s actions that count.”Running a company from a kitchen may not be recommended by many writers on management, but for Gordon Jackman it’s a great success.69. In the first paragraph, the writer suggests that Gordon Jackman is .A. unsuccessful in business.B. typical of computer experts.C. difficult to fully understand.D. a tidy person.70. Jackman uses the word “sweepers” to describe people who .A. sign up the big contracts.B. start things but don’t finish them.C. work with a project from beginning to end.D. finish off things that someone else starts.71. Jackman believes that .A. people usually look for jobs which suit the type of person they are.B. companies need to employ people who are of a similar type.C. tests of personal qualities are taken too seriously by most companies.D. it is wrong for companies to employ people without distinguishing characteristics.72. Jackman believes that both business people and doctors .A. should keep up to date with their field.B. have to be good at management.C. need to select reading material carefully.D. should equip themselves with medical knowledge.DThis topic is discussed annually. Do we or do we not go on holiday? My partner says no because the boiler could go, or the roof fall off, and we have no savings to save us. I say you only live once and we work hard and what’s the point if you can’t go on holiday. The joy of a recession means no argument nex t year- we just won’t go.Since money is known to be one of the things most likely to bring a relationship to its knees, we should be grateful. For many families the recession means more than not booking a holiday. A YouGov poll of 2000 people found 22% said they were arguing more with their partners because of concerns about money. What’s less clear is whether divorce and separation rates rise in a recession- financial pressures mean couples argue more but make splitting up less affordable. A recent research shows arguments about money were especially damaging to couples. Disputes were characterized by intense verbal aggression, tended to be repeated and not resolved, and made men, more than women, extremely angry.Kim Stephenson, an occupational psychologist, believes money is such a big deal because of what it symbolizes, which may be different things to men and women. “People can say the same things about money but have different ideas of what it’s for,” he explains. “They’ll say it’s to save, to spend, for security , for freedom, to show someone you love them.” he says men are more likely to see money as a way of buying status and of showing their parents that they’ve achieved something.“The biggest problem is that couples assume each other knows what’s going on with their finances, but they don’t. There seems to be more of a taboo(禁忌) about talking about money than about death. But you both need to know what you’re doing, who’s paying what into the joint account and how much you keep separate ly. In a healthy relationship, you don’t have to agree about money, but you have to talk about it.”73. What does the author say about vacationing?A. It is the chief cause of family disputes.B. It makes all the hard work worthwhile.C. Few people can afford it without working hard.D. People enjoy it all the more during a recession.74. What does the author mean by saying “money is known ...to bring a relationship to its knees” (Line1, Para. 2)？A. Disputes over money may ruin a relationship.B. Few people can resist the temptation of money.C. Some people sacrifice their dignity for money.D. Money is considered to be the root of all evils.75. The author suggests at the end of the passage that couples should .A. discuss money matters to maintain a healthy relationshipB. avoid arguing about money matters to remain romanticC. make efforts to reach agreement on their family budgetsD. put their money together instead of keeping it separately第二节: 阅读七选五根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

武汉外国语学校2015—2016学年度上学期期中考试高一英语试题考试时间：2015年11月13日满分：150 命题人：第一部分听力（共三节，满分26分）做题时，现将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，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分，满分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。

例：How much is the shirt?A.£ 19.15B.£ 9.18C.£ 9.15答案是C。

1. What does the man mean?A. It‘s difficult to do something important.B. The lady should do the job as well as she can.C. Nobody can be the best.2. What does the lady regret?A. Not staying with her mother when she died.B. Not taking good care of her mother when she was ill.C. Not giving her mother a good life.3.What does the woman expect the man to do on Saturday？A. Take Brian out for the day.B. Help Brian move house.C. Celebrate their mum‘s birthday.4. Why did the man make the fence?A. To protect his grass land.B. To protect his house.C. To decorate his house.5.What are the speakers mainly talking about？A. A novel.B. A film.C. A writer.第二节（共11小题；每小题1分，满分11分）听下面5段对话或独白。

荆州中学2015～2016学年度上学期英语期中考试卷注意事项: 1.答第I卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在答题卡上。

2.选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。

不能答在本试卷上,否则无效。

(试卷总分：150分；考试时间：120分钟)第I卷第一部分听力（共两节, 满分20分）做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。

听力结束后,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分,满分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称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. How long has the man waited for the bus?A. About 10 minutes.B. About 20 minutes.C. About 30 minutes.2. What will the man do?A. Buy a new shirt.B. Take off his shirt.C. Wash his shirt.3. When does the conversation probably take place?A. In the morning.B. In the afternoon.C. In the evening.4. How old was the baby when the woman left New York?A. Two months.B. Five months.C. Seven months.5. What are the two speakers talking about?A. Repairing machines.B. Paying for tickets.C. Changing notes.第二节(共15小题; 每小题1分, 满分15分）听下面5段对话或独白。

2015-2016学年七宝中学高二年级上学期期中试卷分析1. 他很快适应了新的环境，并在期中考试中得到了全A。

(adapt)【参考答案】He adapted tothe new environment quicklyand got straight A’sin the mid-term examination.【思路解析】固定搭配adapt to对环境适应。

2. 我渴望成为一名志愿者，这也是我们班级同学一直期盼的。

（which）【参考答案】I’m dying tobe a volunteer, which is alsowhat my classmates have long been expecting.【思路解析】be dying to do sth固定搭配,非限制定语从句的用法用逗号隔开一直期盼的have long been expecting。

3. 如果你能告诉我如何才能减轻学习压力，我将不胜感激。

(appreciate)【参考答案】I would appreciate it very muchif you could tell mehow toreduce the pressure of study.【思路解析】宾语从句的用法减轻学习压力to reduce the pressure of 如何how to。

4. 警察花了几小时寻找那个失踪的孩子，最后发现他躺在草地上睡着了。

（search）【参考答案】The police spent hours searching forthe missing child, finally finding himlying on the grass asleep.【思路解析】非谓语表伴随状态花了几小时寻找那个失踪的孩子spent hours searching forthe missing child。

5.虽然他遭到了父母的强烈反对，但他不太可能放弃医学。

武汉二中15-16 学年度上学期期中高二英语试卷第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）AI always experienced guilt when I passed by without giving a coin or two to a beggar.My conscience was pricked again on a tour of Venice in 2010. I had taken refuge from the crowds in a quiet canal-side café. Outside the café was an old woman kneeling on the ancient cobbled stones, begging. Steady streams of tourists were walking past her. A lone young back-packer stood away from the crowds drinking something, but I noticed he was also observing the woman.A tourist group glanced at the woman and walked on. Another group of tourists arrived and, again, walked past her. The backpacker watched. Then, as I prepared to leave, I stopped at the sight of the backpacker stepping forward and placing some money in the woman’s cup. He did this rather ostentatiously（炫耀地）, just before the arrival of another tourist group. I watched as the leader of the group stopped and put some money in the cup. Having been shown the way, other tourists followed suit and added more co ins to the woman’s cup.The young backpacker repeated this process in front of the next tour party going past. Once again, the subtle peer （同伴）pressure worked on the tourists, who all added coins to the cup. His work done, the young man walked over to the old beggar woman, patted her shoulder and said, “I hope that helps a bit.”I don’t know if the woman understood his English or realized what had just happened, but I did. I placed some money in the woman’s cup and continued my travels, light-hearted after witnessing such an act of caring.21. The backpacker placed some money in the woman’s cup rather ostentatiously because______.A. he wanted to stop the tourists by doing thisB. he wanted people to know that he was rich and kindC. he wanted to help the woman by himselfD. he wanted the tourist group to follow him22. The author went to a quiet canal-side cafe to_______ .A. avoid meeting the beggarB. get away from the crowdsC. take a restD. watch the woman beggar23. We can infer from the passage that ________ .A. tourists can be cheated by beggarsB. people usually have pity on an old beggarC. tourists are willing to help beggarsD. people can do kind acts due to peer pressure24. Before the backpacker dropped some money in the woman’s cup, the tourists ______ .A. all showed pity for the womanB. didn’t notice the womanC. walked by without giving any moneyD. gave a little money to the womanBTechnology is making life easier for some dairy farmers. They use robotic systems to milk their cows. Cows are trained to follow a series of paths that lead to milking stations. Only one cow at a time can enter a station.Once inside，the cow is rewarded with food. As the cow eats，a robotic arm cleans and connects the animal to the milking machine. A few minutes later，milking is complete. The gate is opened，the cow is released and the next cow enters.The robotic systems are designed to operate 24 hours a day. The cows get to decide when they want to be milked. Cows are milked an average of about three times a day. Some are milked four to six times a day.The cows wear collars around their necks that identify them to the system. A computer keeps records on their eating and milking. A cow is released from the station if the computer decides it should not be milked.The automated system also measures the temperature and color of freshly produced milk. Milk is thrown away if it does not pass the tests.Professor Plaut believes the systems will appeal especially to the next generation of farmers. She means young people who are more interested in technology and less interested in working all the time on the farm. Still，she says the price of robotic milking systems will continue to limit their use.Doug and Tina Suhr have more than 100 cows on their family farm. Last year it became the fourth farm in southeast Minnesota to get a robotic milking system. A recent story in a local agricultural newspaper said the first robot costs175,000 dollars. The second costs 150,000 dollars.Doug told AgriNews that wages that would have been paid for one employee in five years will pay for one robot. He says the increase in milk production reaches a high of more than six kilograms per cow per day.25. According to Doug，what is the wage of an employee per year?A．$150,000～$175,000. B．$150,000～$30,000. C．$30,000～$35,000. D．over $75,000.26. Besides milking cows，the robotic system also can ________.A．judge the quality of fresh milk B．keep fresh milk for two weeksC．adjust the temperature of milking stations D．improve the appetite of cows27. Why is the robotic system not popular now?A．Because it usually causes the waste of milk. B．Because it is difficult to learn how to use it. C．Because young people have no interest in it. D．Because people can't afford to buy it.28. From the first paragraph，we can infer ________.A．cows can be raised by robots in the future B．robots direct cows into milking stationsC．the robotic system is designed to reduce labor D．cows are kept clean by robots on some farmsCWhat do working mothers worry about the most? It's the kids of course. Whatever the setting, the question I get asked the most is "Will the kids be alright?" It has made me realize that we tend to look at the glass half-empty rather than half-filled when it comes to mixing work and family. We forget about all the benefits that we bring to our children when we work - and I'm not talking about the obvious financial benefits, although these of course shouldn't be taken for granted.About a year ago I remember getting a call from the school just as I was pulling up to the house after having driven 20 minutes to the school and 20 minutes back. "Mrs. Brown Quinn, your son asked us to call. He forgot his sports clothes. Can you come back to the school and drop them off?" I was exasperated(恼火)! I had already spent 40 minutes in aggressive weekday morning traffic. I replied, "Sorry, I'm working at the moment. I'm afraid my son needs to learn to be organized."Being a good parent requires delivering tough love sometimes. Kids need to learn to be independent. It can be a cruel and competitive world out there. Seeking interests, including business, outside of your kids, can give you that extra idea that you need not care for your kids with attention. This benefit of working isn't always immediately evident.It wasn't until our daughter went away to college that she realized why we had raised her in the way that we did. "Mom, I can't believe how so many of my friends struggle to manage things on their own. They are constantly calling their parents for help." You'll love that moment! After all those years of complaining about why you don't do this or why you don't give them that, your kids realize that tough love has made them better people.29. The purpose of the author is to ______.A. describe her own experience in raising childrenB. advise us to mix work and familyC. throw light on a special benefit of workingD. argue for working mothers30. How can kids become better people according to the author?A. By showing them your deep love.B. By giving them all your attention.C. By giving them tough love.D. By giving them freedom to do things on their own.31. The daughter's attitude towards the author is ______ when she grows up.A. understandingB. caringC. disappointedD. surprised32. The author refused to drop off her son's sports clothes because ______.A. she wanted her son to be organizedB. she was caught in heavy trafficC. she thought her son was lyingD. she was busy workingDA treasure trove hidden for centuries has been discovered in the underground vaults(墓穴)of a temple in southern India. The treasures include gold, diamonds and precious stones. The estimated value of the hoard is reportedly 22 billion US dollars.Hundreds of armed police have been deployed around the temple. Meanwhile, a debate about how to use the moneyhas also broken out across the country. After discovering the treasure trove in Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple in the southern Indian state of Kerala, the local government has assured security of the temple.Elaborating on the security arrangements, Venugopalan Nair, Additional Director General of the Kerala Police, says the latest security devices are being used to guard the temple.Venugopalan Nair, Additional Dir. Gen. of Kerala Police, said, "We are trying to bring in the latest technology with regards to surveillance(监视) cameras, with regards to, you know digitalizing the various things which are available inside. We are keeping a constant sort of surveillance for every movement, which happens in the whole area surrounding the temple."According to temple authorities, the crowd at the temple has increased steeply after news of the discovery of the treasure trove. And the Administrative Officer of the Temple says the government has initiated appropriate steps to control the curious crowds visiting the temple.G. Jayasekharan Nair, administrative officer, said, "To control the crowds the government itself is taking a lot of measures. They are trying to do whatever is possible from the premises of the temple. Apart from all that, the government has taken a favorable step and we are satisfied with them."Over the last week, a seven-member team of investigators broke into five secret subterranean vaults, and discovered jewels that have been lying untouched for hundreds of years.As estimates of the treasures' worth rise, a fierce debate is growing regarding what to do with the discovery. Kerala's top elected leader said the wealth would remain with the temple, while others say it should be used to pay for poverty alleviation(扶贫). However, the government is adhering to the Supreme Court's ruling on ownership of the treasure found in the temple.33. How will the government deal with the treasure mentioned in the passage?A. It will be used to pay for poverty alleviation.B. It will be returned to its owner.C. It will be kept in the vaults.D. It hasn’t been decided yet.34. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?A. The treasures include gold, diamonds and some old coins.B. The treasure trove has been lying unknown for hundreds of years before it is discovered.C. The local people are very curious about the treasure and the temple.D. The whole area surrounding the temple is under close watch.35. What G.Jayasekharan Nair said means that .A. what the government does means littleB. the crowd will make trouble without proper controlC. more effective measures should be takenD. the temple is of great value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。

武汉二中2015-2016 学年度上学期期末考试高二英语试卷考试时间:2016年1月27日上午14：00—16：00 试卷满分：150分第一卷（选择题满分100分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答案卡上。

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. What is the man?A. A ticket seller.B. A passenger.C. A writer.2. What did the woman do last Saturday?A. She saw a play. B . She acted in a play. C. She went to the tea house.3. Where did this conversation most probably take place?A. At a cinema.B. At home.C. At a restaurant.4. How much should the woman pay for the books?A. Ten yuan.B. Twenty yuan.C. Thirty yuan.5. What is the weather like today?A. Rainy.B. Cloudy.C. Sunny.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，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

武汉外国语学校2016—2017学年度上学期期中考试高二英语试题考试时间：120分钟试卷满分：145分Part I Listening (total 30 marks)Section AListen to the five dialogues, and choose the correct answer to each question. Each dialogue will be played only once.1. What is the woman likely to do at Christmas?A. Meet some of her friends.B. Help her mother do some cooking.C. Do anything she may come across.2. Where does this conversation probably take place?A. In a hotel.B. In a restaurant.C. In a bank.3. Why was the plane late?A. The weather was bad.B. Someone was badly ill.C. The engine needs repairing.4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Doctor and patient.B. Husband and wife.C. Friends.5. What do we know about Kate?A. She is Lucy’s sister.B. She is Lucy’s mother.C. She is Sam’s nieceSection B (25 marks)Listen to the five dialogues or passages and choose the correct answer to each question. Each dialogue or passage will be played twice.Listen to the dialogue 6 and answer question 6 and 7.6. Where did the woman live three months ago?A. In her own house.B. In a student hou se.C. With a local family.7. What is the woman’s problem in studying?A. The course is too difficult.B. The student house is too noisy.C. The computer room is busy.Listen to the dialogue7 and answer question 8 and 9.8. How does the man feel about his interview tomorrow?A. He is worried about it.B. He is looking forward to it.C. He is sure of what to expect.9. What impressed the woman most?A. The man’s German.B. The man’s experience.C. The man’s business skillListen to the dialogue 8 and answer question 10 to 12.10. How far is the man’s hometown fr om the sea?A. About 8 miles.B. About 100 miles.C. About 100 kilometers.11. What do the tourists do in the man’s hometown?A. Visiting the old museum.B. Planning for the next year.C. Slowing down and enjoying old buil dings.12. Wha t’s the favorite activity there in January?A. Skiing.B. Picnic.C. Camping.Listen to the dialogue 9 and answer question 13 to 16.13. At least how many people will attend the party?A. FourB. FiveC. Six14. What is the possible relationship between the two speakers?A. Classmates.B. Workmates.C. Teammates.15. When wi ll the woman come to the get-together?A. At 4:45 pm.B. At 5:00pm.C. At 5:15 pm.16. Where will the speakers meet this Friday’s evening?A. At the woman’s.B. At school.C. At the man’s. Listen to the passage 10 and answer question 17 to 20.17. What occupation is mentioned in the talk?A. A managerB. A teacher.C. A salesman18. How can we show our interest in the company?A. Asking proper questions about the company.B. Letting the interviewer know more about you.C. Giving as much advice as possible to the interviewer.19. How can we succeed in an interview according to the speaker?A. Giving as much information as possible.B. Being friendly as much as possible.C. Being confident and preparing well.20. How many tips does the speaker give us?A. Two.B. Three.C. Four.Part II Use of Vocabulary and Grammar (total 40 marks)Section A Multiple Choice (20 marks)21. — Did the professor say anything that ________ to you especially?— Not really. Actually I slept halfway through his speech.A. addictedB. attachedC. appealedD. referred22. Diplomas play an important role in job-hunting, but a good diploma cannot be a(n)________ for a good job.A. accessB. privilegeC. guaranteeD. permission23. If you just spend time ________ advantages and disadvantages, you may get nothing inthe end.A. matchingB. balancingC. observingD. examining24. Sally is very quiet and you never know what she’s thinking. She doesn’t _______ muchaway.A. takeB. giveC. haveD. put25. The long-awaited season of A Bite of China _______ more than 150 regions across thecountry and takes six months to film.A. coversB. containsC. obtainsD. sustains26. Be grateful for what you have, and you’ll _______ having more. If you concentrate onwhat you don’t have, you will never have enough.A. pick upB. end upC. set upD. take up27. People who eat out more _______ have higher rates of becoming fat than those who eatat home, for restaurant meals usually have more calories than what we prepare at home.A. fundamentallyB. fortunatelyC. frequentlyD. faithfully28. Our first priority is to maintain customers’ confidence _______ our product.A. withB. toC. onD. in29. There are small, beautiful towns in China where the environment is clean, house pricesare on a(n) _______ level and living quality is high.A. adaptableB. adjustableC. reasonableD. reliable30. It is very hard for Mary to work there, for ________ she does can’t satisfy her boss.A. no matter howB. howeverC. no matter whatD. whatever31. His first movie _______ next month is based on true story.A. to releaseB. to be releasedC. releasedD. being released32. The reports went missing in 2012 and nobody ________ them ever since.A. seesB. sawC. has seenD. had seen33. The film star wears sunglasses. Therefore, he can go shopping without _______.A. recognizingB. being recognizedC. having recognizedD. having been recognized34. Not only ______ snacks and drinks, but they also brought cards for entertainment whenthey had picnic in the garden.A. they broughtB. did they bringC. brought theyD. they did bring35. — How are you planning to travel to Shanghai?— I ______ yet, but I ______ taking a train.A. didn’t decide; am consideringB. haven’t decided; considerC. haven’t decided; am consideringD. hadn’t decided; have considered36. ______ no modern telecommunications, we would have to wait for weeks to get news fromaround the world.A. Were thereB. Had there beenC. If there areD. If there havebeen37. With so many directors _______, the board meeting had to be put off.A. were absentB. had been absentC. been absentD. absent38. The highway _______ to the city is under repair now.A. ledB. leadsC. to leadD. leading39. —I’m sure Andrew will win the first prize in the final.—I think so. He ________ for it for months.A. is preparingB. was preparingC. has been preparingD. had been preparing40. I am looking forward to the day ______ my daughter can read this book and know my feelingsfor her.A. whichB. whatC. whenD. thatSection B Complete the sentences with an appropriate form of the words in brackets. Only one word for each blank (10 marks)41. Property _________ often knock down houses and build new ones in their place. (develop)42. We have to pay the rent within a week to avoid _________. (evict)43. There is a nice fully-_________ flat for rent on the sea front. (furnish)44. The couple had a big row and split up, but _________ enough, they made up two weekslater. (interest)45. Sometimes you have to pay a _________ fee when you rent a flat. (maintain)46. Tokyo and New York are major _________ centres in the world. (finance)47. The owners took _________ of their house once the squatters had left. (possess)48. The schemes provide community services in _________ regions across Wales. (deprive)49. The local council has made numerous _________ to the housing estate. (improve)50. Now I’ve bought new furniture, I wish I had a more __________ flat. (space)Section C Sentence pattern drills (10 marks)Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first. Use the word in bracket if there is any.51. When she got involved in the project, she realized that people often need help and supportto do their best.Only when she got involved in the project _____ _____ _____ that people often need help and support to do their best.52. Because they are unable to pay both rent and living expenses, some homeless people squatin some empty commercial properties.If they _____ _____ _____ pay both rent and living expenses, some homeless people wouldn’t squat in some empty commercial properties.53. The 2016 US presidential election has shocked the world, for the two rivals are alwayscondemning each other.With the two rivals _____ ______ each other, the 2016 presidential election has shocked the world.54. Money always burnt a hole in his pocket but now he often keeps some money back for arainy day.He _____ _____ _____ keep some money back for a rainy day and money always burnt a hole in his pocket. (used)55. Although awards of previous years have gone to writers of prose, poetry and drama, theSwedish Academy announced on October13 that American singer Bob Dylan was this year’s winner.Despite _____ _____ _____ awards of previous years have gone to writers of prose, poetry and drama, the Swedish Academy announced on October that American singer Bob Dylan was this year’s winner.Part III Reading (total 40 marks)Section A Multiple Choice (30 marks)AChildren with autism have difficulty with social skills and communication. They often behave in limited and repeated ways and have what seem like unusual strong intere sts. Autism is more common in boys than girls. What causes it is not clear. Scientists are studying genes and possible environmental influences.Doctors usually cannot confirm a diagnosis of autism until a child is about three years old. Rebecca Landa is a researcher at the Kennedy Krieger Institute and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Maryland. Professor Landa wanted to find out what differences in development might be seen earlier. She led a new study that observed 235 babies between six and thirty-six months of age.“At six months of age, the signs of some risk for developing communication and s ocial delays, including autism, include motor delay. For instance, when you lay your baby on their back and you pull them by the arms gently into a seated position, the baby’s head may nod back behind the shoulders, like poor head control. So that does not mean that the baby isgoing to have autism, but it does mean the baby needs to have some exercises to strengthen their body. And when they strengthen their body, they are better able to play with toys and engage with people, which then go on to help them have better outcomes.”By the time a baby is one year old, signs of possible autism include difficulty in using words and not looking eye-to-eye or reaching out to other people. By 14 months, the baby might smile less and use language less. However, Professor Landa says these signs can be so small that they might be missed during a short health exam.“It’s important for parents to stay tuned in to their children’s development, and if a parent is concerned about a child’s development, seek for profession als, and listen to them.” The earlier parents notice delays, she says, the sooner they can begin doing simple things that may help improve their child’s development, such as talking to the child about what they are doing, commenting when the child shows them something, and playing simple games that keep the child’s attention.56. What’s the best title of the passage?A. How to Confirm a Diagnosis of AutismB. Watching for Early Signs of Autism in BabiesC. Ways to Help Children with Autism to RecoverD. Children with Autism Have Difficulty in Communication57. What can we learn from the third paragraph?A. Landa has found ways to confirm a diagnosis of autism when a baby is about six months.B. Landa tried to find out autism earlier by comparing the differences as the baby grows up.C. Doctors observed 235 babies between six and 36 months of age under the guide of Landa.D. Now doctors can confirm diagnosis of autism before a child is about three years old.58. When a baby with signs of possible autism is a year and two months, he or she may ________.A. show great interest in learningB. have difficulty in raising his headC. like reaching out to other peopleD. express less when communicating with others59. What should the parents do when their child is diagnosed with autism?A. Send the child to the hospital at once.B. Find a special school for childrenwith autism.C. Spend more time talking with the child.D. Encourage the child to play gamesonline.60. In which column could you find this passage?A. Education Report.B. Health Report.C. Economics Report.D. Sports Report.BOver the last 25 years, British society has changed a great deal - or at least many parts of it have. In some ways, however, very little has changed, particularly where attitudes are concerned. Ideas about social class –whether a person is “working-class” or “m iddle-class” – are one area in which changes have been extremely slow.In the past, the working-class tended to be paid less than middle-class people, such as tea chers and doctors. As a result of this and also of the fact that workers’ jobs were generally much less secure, distinct differences in lifestyles and attitudes came into existence. The typical working man would collect his wages on Friday evening and then, it was widely believed, having given his wife her “housekeeping”, would go out and spend the rest on beer and betting.The stereotype of what a middle-class man did with his money was perhaps nearer the truth. He was – and still is – tended to take a longer-term view. He not only regarded buying a house as a most important thing, but also considered the education of his children as extremely important. Both of these provided him and his family with security. Only in very few cases did workers have the opportunity to make such long-term plans.Nowadays, a great deal has changed. In a large number of cases, factory workers earn as much, if not more, than their middle-class administrators. Besides, social security and laws have made it less necessary tha n before to worry about “tomorrow”. Working-class people seem slowly to be losing the feeling of inferiority they had in the past. In fact, there has been a growing tendency in the past few years for the middle-classes to feel slightly ashamed of their position.The changes in both lifestyles and attitudes are probably most easily seen among younger people. They generally tend to share very similar tastes in music and clothes; they spendtheir money in having a good time, and save for holidays or longer-term plans when necessary. There seems to be much less difference than in previous generations. Nevertheless, we still have a wide gap between the well-paid (whatever the type of job they may have) and the low-paid. As long as this gap exists, there will always be a possibility that new conflicts and jealousies will arise, or that the old conflicts will re-appear, but between different groups.61. Which of the following are seen as the main causes of class differences in the past?A. Lifestyle and position.B. Attitude and income.C. Income and job security.D. Job security and hobbies.62. According to paragraph 2 and 3, the writer seems to suggest that _______.A. middle-class men have a tendency to make long-term plansB. middle-class people spent money on housekeepingC. working-class drinking habits differ from the pastD. working-class men had more opportunities to plan for future63. According to the passage, what was the most typical feature of the working–class in the past?A. They felt less secure.B. They had the sense of inferiority.C. They worried less about tomorrow.D. They could make as much money as they do now.64. Working-class people’s sense of security has increased as a result of all the following factors EXCEPT that _______.A. better social securityB. higher incomeC. more job opportunitiesD. better legal protection65. Which of the following statements is incorrect?A. Changes are slowly taking place in all aspects of the British society.B. The gap between working-class and middle-class young people is narrowing.C. Differences in income will still remain.D. Middle-class people may sometimes feel a little inferior.Section B Match the sentences with the correct person A–D. There is one person you need to use twice. (10 marks)C People and MoneyA Jim GarethMoney, or shall we say the constant absence of it, drives us crazy. I suppose it all started when I was at university, and I’d borrowed quite a large sum by the time I graduated. When you are a fresh graduate, it’s di fficult to find a good job and I got into debt quite rapidly. I haven’t been able to repay what I borrowed for some years now. My wife was in exactly the same situation when she graduated and she came into our relationship with her own debts. Then there we re the expenses with the wedding, of course, and now we’re totally broke!B Karen JonesOur situation became critical last year, as we were in danger of getting evicted from our house because we weren’t able to pay the mortgage. In the end we had to borro w a lot of money from my husband’s family. It has taught us a valuable lesson though: don’t get a larger house than you can afford, especially for a rip-off price, and certainly don’t recklessly overspend on a costly wedding if you’re already in debt!C Henry PollackMy wife says that I am really stingy with money, but I would call myself sensible. I don’t think spending wisely is mean at all. You see, I have always been in charge of our family finances and I think my wife is grateful to me for taking that responsibility solely on myself. All my married life, I have been sitting down with a glass of sherry on a Sunday evening to work out a weekly budget from our total income, planning carefully what we could afford to buy and how much we would have to save up for the more costly items, such as a new TV or washing machine. Unlike our friends, we go on holiday every year, and I can assure you that our earnings are quite modest.D Evelyn SimmonsOur pensions are not much to boast about, but we are doing fine. We manage to pay our bills, we’ve paid off our mortgage and we still have some money left over for life’s little luxuries. And if times got really hard, we have a few valuable items in our loft that couldfetch quite a large sum at auction(拍卖). We’ll be fi ne, as long as we have each other.66. ___ almost had their house repossessed due to fina ncial difficulties.67. ___ is a precise financial planner.68. ___ is planning to sell some of their possessions if difficult financial times come along.69. ___ shared the same financial problems as his/her partner.70. ___ has bought a property that was overpriced.Section C Match the gaps in the text with five of the sentences (A-G). There are two sentences you do not need. (10 marks)D Money MattersParents should h elp their children understand money. 71 . So you may start talking about money when your child is interested in buying things, candy or toys, for example.The basic function of moneyBegin explaining the basic function of money by showing how people trade money for goods or services. It is important to show your child how money is traded for the things he wants to have. If he wants to have a toy, give him the money and let him hand the money to the cashier. 72 . When your child grows a bit older and understands the basic function of money, you can start explaining more complex ways of using money.Money lessonsApproach money lessons with openness and honesty. 73 . If you must say no to a child’s request to spend money, explain, “You have enough toy trucks for now.” Or, if the request is for many different things, say, “You have to make a choice between this toy and that toy.”74Begin at the grocery store. Pick out two similar brands of a product — a name-brand butter and a generic(无商标产品), for example. You can show your child how to make choicesbetween different brands of a product so that you can save money. 75 . If he chooses the cheaper brand, allow him to make another purchase with the money saved. Later, you may explain how the more expensive choice leaves less money for other purchases.A. Wise decisionsB. The value of moneyC. Permit the child to choose between themD. Tell your child why he can —or cannot — have certa in thingsE. Ask yourself what things that cost money are most important to youF. Talk about how the money bought the thing after you leave the toy storeG. The best time to teach a child anything about money is when he shows an interestPart IV Grammar Correction (total 10 marks)In early January this year, the rate of UFO reports were steady, around three per week. When, however, on Monday, January 16, a science fiction film a bout visitors to outer sp ace was shown on television, the number of reports of sightings from all parts of the states immediate increase. The commanding officer, Wayne Tyler, who directly responsible for the study of all such reports, decided to make his findings know. They wrote an article, which said that all UFO reports could be explained quite naturally by aircraft movements. Follow this explanation, there was a rapid drop in a number of reported sightings. Despite of this, the rate still remained above the previously level.Part III Composition (total 25marks)Write an essay answering this question: Do you agree friendship is more valuable than money? (100 – 150 words) Follow this plan:●decide if you agree or disagree;●give your opinions, with supporting statements or examples;●make a conclusion.Part I Listening1-5 CBCA B 6-10 CCAAB 11-15 CACAC 16-20 CBACBPart II Vocabulary and Grammar21-25 CCBBA 25-30 BCDCD 31-35 BCBBC 36-40 ADDCCPart III Reading56-60 BBDCB 61-65 CABCA 66-70 BCDAB 71-75 GFDAC41. developers 42. eviction 43. furnished 44. interestingly 45. maintenance 46. privacy 47. possession 48. deprived 49. improvements 50 spacious51. did she realize52. were able to53. always condemning54. never used to /didn’t use to/used not to55. the fact thatCorrection1. were—was2. to—from3. increase—increased4. 加 was5. know—known6. They—He7. Follow—Following8. a—the9. 去掉of 10. previously—previous。

武汉外国语学校2017-2018学年度上学期期中考试高二英语试题（中美）满分：150分第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，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. How did the man come back home?A. By air.B. By train.C. By car.2. What does the woman imply about the man?A. He should work harder.B. He can pass the exam.C. He will fail the exam.3. What does the man suggest doing?A. Taking a walk.B. Finishing the report.C. Going to the library.4. When should the woman hand in the paper?A. Before WednesdayB. On WednesdayC. On Nov.1st5. What are the two speakers mainly talking about?A. Age.B. Friends.C. Clothes.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，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

2016-2017年度武汉市部分重点中学联考高二英语试题参考答案一、听力（每小题1.5分，满分30分）1-5 AABCB6-10 BAACA11-15 ACBCB16-20 ACBBA二、阅读理解（每小题2分，满分40分）21-23 ADB 24-27 CBBC 28-31ABAD 32-35 DBAC 36-40 BFGAE 三、完形填空（每小题1.5分，满分30分）41-45 CADAC 46-50 DABCA 51-55 DCBAD 55-60 BCADB四、语法填空（每小题1.5分，满分15分）61. starving 62. that 63. to last 64. carelessly 65. was grasped 66. It 67. moving 68. freedom 69. on 70. sweetest短文改错（每小题1分，满分10分）Last month, Mr. Li lead us to take part in an oral English competition. Living far away∧ the site, led fromwe had to get up early in the morning. Not having eaten anything before, so we felt hungry.Although we felt tired, we still showed great interest on the coming challenge, talking and laughinginhappy on the bus. When arriving at the site, all of them were very exciting.happily us excitedHaving been devoted to practice before, we did the wonderful job in the competition, bringingpracticing aglory to our school. As far as I am concerned, making efforts to practice, any of you can makeprogresses and stand out.progress书面表达Dear Ms Mary,I’m Li Hua, chairman of Students’ Union. I wonder if I have the honor to invite you to be a judge at our English speaking competition.In order to enrich our school life and develop our interest in English study, the English speaking competition is due to be held in our academic hall on November 20. It will start at 7:00 in the evening and last for two hours. 20 students will deliver their speeches on the given topic “My dream job”. The prize-awarding ceremony is followed and would you be kind enough to take charge of presenting prizes to those winners?We hope that you will accept our invitation if it is convenient for you. Hope to hear from you soon.Yours sincerely,Li Hua听力稿Text 1W: Excuse me. Could you please drop me off in front of the park?M: Of course.Text 2M: Do you have any change?W: What for?M: I need some coins for the coffee machine.W: Just a second. Yes, here you are.M: Thanks a lot.Text 3W: Hi! How do you feel today?M: Much better now, thank you for your concern.W: You’re looking better. Lots of rest does work. Still, you should take it easy for a while.M: I’ll do that.Text 4M: Excuse me, can you tell me when the next bus leaves for the airport?W: It leaves in 5 minutes. If you run, you might catch it.M: Thank you. I’ll try.Text 5W: Sir, may I take your order?M: Sure, I’ll have a salmon steak and a salad, please. And some tacos, they’re my favorite.W: What would you like to drink?M: Oh, I won’t have anything, unless you have something hot.W: Sorry, sir.Text 6M: It’s a beautiful day today! How ab out a little trip out into the country?W: That sounds great. What should we do?M: I don’t know yet. I would just like to get away from the city for a while.W: Would you like me to pack a picnic for you or would you like to buy some food there?M: A picnic sounds good to me.W: OK. If you give me about an hour, we can have fried chicken, some salad, cookies and something to drink. What do you think of that?M: That will be wonderful. I can hardly wait to eat.W: While I’m doing this, how about planning ou r trip?M: All right, that sounds like a good idea.W: Now I’m finished with lunch. Have you planned our trip?M: Yes, I have. I think you’ll like where I’m taking you.Text 7W: Oh! Thank heavens! We’re in at last.M: What a relief that everything went so smoothly.W: I’m so glad that all the furniture moving is over. Usually something gets broken, but this time everything seems to be undamaged.M: I know. It’s comforting to see our own things around us again, isn’t it? In a new house it givesus a sense of continuity.W: Yes. Look at that bookcase. It’s not very beautiful, but it’s a kind of symbol.M: The other furniture has memories, too. Ah! Yes, it’s good to be settled at last. After all our difficulties, I feel like a weight’s been lifted from my shou lders.Text 8Hello everyone, this is your captain speaking. Welcome to Flight A072 heading for Oakland.Our flight time will be 3 hours and 15 minutes, and we will be flying at an average altitude of 29,000 feet. The local time in Oakland is a quarter to 12, and the current weather is sunny, but there is a chance of rain later in the day. We will be arriving at Gate 7, and we will be announcing connecting flights on our approach to the Oakland airport.On behalf of Sky Airlines and the crew, I want to wish you an enjoyable stay in Oakland or at your final destination. Please sit back and enjoy the flight.Text 9M: Hey, Lisa. Don’t forget to turn off the lights. It saves electricity.W: Oh, I know. I usually do that. I was just in a hurry. How come you’re s o interested in the environment, Jack?M: I always have been. Lots of people think there’s nothing they can do, but I’ve just read this book about it, and there are lots of things the average person can do.W: Like what?M: Well, you should turn off the sh ower as soon as you’ve finished washing your hair.W: Oh! I’ve never done that. But my hair is very short. It only needs a few minutes to get clean. M: Well, every minute helps.W: What else does it say?M: It says you should take your own bags when you go food shopping.W: Oh, that’s not difficult. I can do that. What else?M: Hmm. Here’s a good one. It says people should stop driving cars and start riding bikes.W: Oh, I’ll never do that! Can you imagine riding 45 minutes to and from school every day?M: Well, I think the environment is really important. Anyway, I like riding my bike.W: Yes, and you also live close to school!Text 10Hello, everyone, and welcome to the White House! I’ll be your guide today. The building known as the White House is the home of the president of the United States and his family. The president also has his office here.In 1790, America’s first president, George Washington, wanted to build a new presidential home. A competition was held to find a designer to build it. Architect James Hoban won the contest. He planned a building of grayish-white sandstone. The color gave the house its name.Work started in 1792. But the house was not ready before the end of President Washington’s term. America’s second president, John Adams, and his wife moved into the house on Nov 1, 1800. By then, the building had six completed rooms.Many of the rooms were still empty when John Adams left office a few months later. Other presidents tried to complete the White House. But the British burned it down during the War of 1812. The White House was rebuilt after that war. Since then, it has been enlarged, repaired and almost totally rebuilt.Today, the White House has 132 rooms. Visitors can walk through some of the public ones.。