2014-2015学年度下期高2014级英语半期考试试卷
本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第II卷(非选择题)两部分。
第I卷
第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共20小题:每小题 1.5分,满分30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、D四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.Why is the man late?
A. His car was out of gas.
B. He had a car accident.
C. He went back for clean clothes.
2. How does the man probably go shopping?
A. On foot.
B. By car.
C. By bike.
3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Workmates.
B. Brother and sister.
C. Husband and wife.
4. What would the speakers probably do today?
A. Go to a clothes show.
B. Go to a book market.
C. Stay at home.
5. What do some scientists think of the advertisements on TV?
A. They are too boring.
B. They are good for eyes.
C. They are a waste of time.
听第6段材料,回答第6至7题。
6. What does the woman want to do now`?
A. Visit someone.
B. Call someone up.
C. Answer the phone.
7. What will the speakers do first after the conversation?
A. Repair the phone.
B. Go next door.
C. Cross the street.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8. Where does the conversation take place?
A. At a school.
B. At an airport.
C. At a restaurant.
9. What is the woman worried about now?
A. How to live and study.
B. What plans to make.
C. Where to study.
10. What does the man plan to do in Los Angeles?
A. Run an American music school.
B. Study music and become a singer.
C. Learn how to direct music performance.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
1l.What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. Moving their factory.
B. Buying a new building.
C. Offering a bus service.
12.What is the advantage of the plan according to the man?
A. Their image can be improved.
B. More workers can be attracted.
C. The production can be increased.
13 .What is the woman afraid of?
A. Workers will have difficulty going to work.
B. There will not be enough money.
C. Head office will stop work.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
l4. When will the woman leave for Quebec City?
A. In a few days
B.Next summer.
C. This summer.
I5.Why is the woman worried?
A. She can’t speak French well.
B. She doesn’t have friends in Canada.
C .She can’t find her way to Quebec City.
16. What do we know about Montreal?
A. It is the capital of Quebec Province.
B. It is the biggest city in Quebec Province.
C. It is far away from the 5t. Lawrence Riper.
17. What can we learn from the conversation?
A.Only French is spoken in Montreal.
B. All the buildings in Quebec City are old.
C. Most people in Montreal speak French.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
18.What are the listeners going to do on Saturday afternoon?
A. Ride their bicycles.
B. Climb the mountains.
C. Listen to a talk
19. What are the listeners going to do after dinner an Saturday evening?
A. Play baseball.
B. Do water sports.
C. Watch a programme
20. What time wi11 the half marathon begin on Sunday?
A. At 7:30 am.
B. At 9:00 am.
C.At 1:30 pm.
第二部分阅读理解（共两节,满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分,满分30分）
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中,选出最佳选项。
A
There is an English saying, “Laughter is the best medicine.”Until recently,few people took the saying seriously.Now,however,doctors have begun to look into laughter and the effects it has on the human body.They have found that laughter really can improve people’s health.
Tests were carried out to study the effects of laughter on the body.People watched funny films while doctors checked their heart,blood pressure,breathing and muscles.It was found that laughter has similar effects on physical exercise. It increases blood pressure,the heart beating and breathing;it also works several groups of muscles in the face,the stomach, and even the feet.If laughter exercises the body,it must be beneficial.
Other tests have shown that laughter appears to be able to reduce the effect of pain on the body.In one experiment doctors produced pain in groups of students who listened to different radio programs.The group that tolerated（忍耐）the pain for the longest time was the groups which listened to a funny program.The reason why laughter can reduce pain seems to be that it helps to produce a kind of chemicals in the brain which diminish both stress and pain.
As a result of these discoveries,some doctors in the United States now hold laughter clinics,in which they help to improve their patients’ condition by encouraging them to laugh.They have found that even if their patients do not really feel like laughing,making them smile is enough to produce beneficial effects similar to those caused by laughter.
21. Doctors have proved that .
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22. Which students could tolerate the pain for the longest time?
A.Those who listened to different radio programs.
B.Those who could produce a kind of chemical.
C.Those who don’t have stress of pain.
D.Those who listened to a funny program.
23. The underlined word “diminish” is similar to .
A.test
B.stop
C.reduce
D.increase
24.The main idea of the passage is .
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B.smile can produce the same effects as laughter
C.pain can be reduced by laughter
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B
Recently I visited a history class at a local,low-performing high school where students read in turn from the autobiography of a famous American.The teacher interrupted often with comments and questions.The 18 students seemed to be into it,but it was such an old-fashioned—I guess to some educators—approach that I decided to see what other educators thought of it.
Was the read aloud technique bad or good? Was it time-wasting or useful? Read these comments.
“I have observed this most often in high school English classes.During aloud reading,I have observed students becoming absent-minded from the teaching.While this may be a proper way for some teaching points,such as pronunciation,stress,fluency,when done for expediency (权宜),I find reading aloud to be ineffective.”
—Steve Johnson
“We don’ｔencourage using a lot of teaching time to read aloud in high school English classes.Reading aloud selected passages that are especially difficult or rich in meaning is a frequent practice,but the focus is on the discussion over the text rather than the reading.Another typical use of reading aloud is when the class is reading a drama,especially a Shakespeare play,but our advice is for students to read after preparation rather than doing a cold reading.”
—Jim Fliakas
“We encourage a method that students practice reading independently,to increase their own fluency and understanding.This is done before sharing ideas with a partner,a group,or with the entire class.This method improves their understanding of the texts which are guided by the teacher.”
—Dave Levin
It all depends on the conditions,the students,the goal of the lesson and the style of the teacher.
25. In the opinion of Steve Johnson,reading aloud________.
A. may cause students to lose concentration
B. is always useful for a particular purpose
C. is a good way to involve every student
D. is ineffective in developing students’ fluency
,Fliakas meant________.
26. By saying “doing a cold reading”
A. reading something uninteresting
B. reading without preparation
C. reading in a cold environment
D. reading while having a cold
attitude towards reading aloud technique?
27. What is the author’ｓ
A. Doubtful.
B. Supportive.
C. Worried.
D. Objective.
C
A world-famous Canadian author, Margaret Atwood, has created the world's first long-distance
signing device (装置), the LongPen.
After many tiring book-signing tours from city to city, Atwood thought there must be a better
way to do them. She hired some technical experts and started her own company in 2004. Together
they designed the LongPen. Here's how it works: The author writes a personal message and signature
on a computer tablet (手写板)using a special pen. On the receiving end, in another city, a robotic
arm fitted with a regular pen signs the book. The author and fan can talk with each other via
webcams (网络摄像机) and computer screens.
Work on the LongPen began in Atwood's basement (地下室) . At first, they had no idea it
would be as hard as it turned out to be. The device went through several versions, including one that
actually had smoke coming out of it. The inventing finally completed, test runs were made in Ottawa,
and the LongPen was officially launched at the 2006 London Book Fair. From here, Atwood
conducted two transatlantic book signings of her latest book for fans in Toronto and New York City.
The LongPen produces a unique signature each time because it copies the movement of the
author in real time. It has several other potential applications. It could increase credit card security
and allow people to sign contracts from another province. The video exchange between signer and
receiver can be recorded on DVD for proof when legal documents are used.
“It's really fun”said the owner of a bookstore, who was present for one of the test runs.
“Obviously you can't shake hands with the author, but there are chances for a connection that you
don't get from a regular book signing.”
The response to the invention hasn't been all favorable. Atwood has received criticism from
authors who think she's trying to end book tours. But she said, “ It will be possible to go to places that you never got sent to before because the publishers couldn't afford it.”
28. Why did Atwood decide to invent the LongPen?
A. To set up her own company.
B. To win herself greater popularity.
C. To write her books in a new way.
D. To make book signings less tiring.
29. How does the LongPen work?
A. It copies the author's signature and prints it on a book.
B. It signs a book while receiving the author's signature.
C. The webcam sends the author's signature to another city.
D. The fan uses it to copy the author's signature himself.
30. What do we know about the invention of the LongPen?
A. It has been completed but not put into use.
B. The basement caught fire by accident.
C. Some versions failed before its test run.
D. The designers were well-prepared for the difficulty.
31. What could be inferred from Paragraphs 5 and 6?
A. Atwood doesn't mean to end book tours.
B. Critics think the LongPen is of little use.
C. Bookstore owners don't support the LongPen.
D. Publishers dislike the LongPen for its high cost.
D
Saint Louis is an amazing city to visit with lots of attractions for the whole family.And you spend too much money.History,sports,and one of the best zoos in the world are only a few of
needn’ｔ
the places you will love in Saint Louis.The most popular place in Saint Louis is the Gateway
Arch.Standing at 630 feet,it is the tallest man-made monument (纪念碑) in the country.You can take
a ride to the top for an amazing view of the Mississippi River.While you are there,make sure to visit
the Museum of Westward Expansion which is located under the Arch.
The Saint Louis Zoo is over 100 years old.And it is widely considered to be one of the best in
the world.Their collection has over 800 species in historic Forest Park.Admission (入场费) is always
free to all visitors.
A few other friendly places to visit include the amusement park Six Flags,Steam Boat rides on
the Mississippi River,and exploring a cave that once served as Jesse James’ favorite hideout (藏身
Farm.This huge piece of land is 点). If that is not enough to keep you busy then you can visit Grant’ｓ
home to a wildlife reserve.Free admission is provided for the whole family,and so is a free ride among elephants and a German beer garden at the end with free Budweiser.You must see this one.An entire day of excitement for nearly no cost.
Saint Louis is a great place to visit.There are many family friendly activities at great values.Think about it for your next trip.You deserve to visit Saint Louis.
32. The most popular place in Saint Louis is________.
A. a German beer garden
B. Forest Park
C. the Saint Louis Zoo
D. the Gateway Arch
33. Where can you visit a wildlife reserve?
A. In the Saint Louis Zoo.
Farm.
B. At Grant’ｓ
C. In the Six Flags.
D. In the Museum of Westward Expansion.
34. The writer wrote this passage to________.
A. tell the history of Saint Louis
B. show the most popular place in Saint Louis
C. introduce Saint Louis and advise readers to visit it
D. describe family-friendly activities at great values in Saint Louis
35. Where could we read this passage in a newspaper?
A. Business.
B. Travel.
C. News.
D. Culture.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分,满分10分）
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选
项。
36 However, all floods are not alike. Some floods develop slowly, sometimes over a period of days. But flash floods can develop quickly, sometimes in just a few minutes and without any signs of rain. Flash floods often have a dangerous wall of roaring water. It carries rocks and mud and can sweep away most things in its path. Overland flooding occurs outside a river but still can be harmful. Flooding can also occur when a dam breaks, producing effects similar to flash floods.
If a flood is likely to occur in your area, you should:
Listen to the radio for information. 37 Don’t wait for instructions to move.
If you have time to prepare, you should:
Make your home safe by bringing in outdoor furniture. More essential items to an upper floor.38 Do not touch any electrical equipment if you are wet or standing in water.
39
Don’t walk through moving water. Six inches of moving water can make you fall. If you have to walk in water, walk where the water is not moving. Use a stick to check the firmness of the ground
in front of you.
Don’t drive into flooded areas. If flood water rises around your car, give up the car and move higher ground if you can do so safely. 40
The following are guidelines for the period following a flood:
Listen to news reports to learn whether the community’s water supply is safe to drink. Stay away from downed power lines, and report them to the power company.
A. Turn off all pieces of electrical equipment.
B. Otherwise you and the car can be quickly swept away.
C. The following are tips about escaping from floods.
D. Floods are one of the most common disasters in the United States.
E. If you have to leave your home right away, remember the following tips.
F. If there is any possibility of a flash flood, move immediately to higher ground.
G. There are many natural disasters like floods, storms, hurricanes in the US every year.
第三部分英语知识运用（共两节,满分45分）
第一节完形填空（共20小题；每小题 1.5分,满分30分）
阅读下面短文,从短文后面各题锁哥的四个选项(A、B、C 和D)中选出可以填入空白处的
最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Two young girls were proud of their beautiful hands. One put them in shining water,and the 41 looked like diamonds dripping (滴下) from them.“What beautiful hands I have！”she said,and then 42 her hands for others to admire. They were very soft and white,for she had done 43 but wash them in clear water.
The other girl crushed some flowers in her hands,and they 44 like perfume (香水). “What beautiful hands I have！”she said. Her hands smelled like flowers, 45 she’d never done anything but wash them with 46 every morning.
She hid them in the 47 of her coat.
Another girl nearby didn’t show her hands.
An old woman came down the road and 48 before the girls. The first two 49 their hands and
asked her whose hands were more beautiful.She 50 her head at them and then asked to see the hands of the 51 girl.
“Oh,these hands are clean, 52 ,”said the old woman,“but they are hard from 53 .These hands
,sweep the floor,water the garden, 54 for have been helping the girl’s mother and father dry the dishes
the baby,and show the little brother 55 to build blocks. These hands have been 56 making the house
a happy home.”
57 the old woman brought out a ring set (镶嵌) 58 a diamond.“Here,wear this ring,my child. You deserve the 59 for the most beautiful hands that are always the most 60 .”
41. A.balls B. grapes C. drops D. sands
42. A.raised B. rose C. waved D. warmed
43. A.anything B. nothing C. something D. everything
44. A.seemed B. sounded C. appeared D. smelled
45. A.unless B. since C. once D. though
46. A.towels B. flowers C. leaves D. vegetables
47. A.clothes B. bags C. pockets D. boxes
48. A.stopped B. wondered C. changed D. attracted
49. A.turned up B. turned off C. showed up D. showed off
50. A.moved B. shook C. touched D. lifted
51. https://www.doczj.com/doc/f44203596.html,tter B. first C. second D. third
52. A.anyway B. indeed C. either D. therefore
53. A.disaster B. task C. exercise D. housework
54. A.care B. apply C. fight D. educate
55. A.how B. what C. why D. when
56. A.tired B. ordinary C. busy D. happy
57. A.Instead B. Then C. Still D. Early
58. A.of B. for C. by D. with
59. A.money B. wealth C. gold D. prize
60. A.helpful B. beautiful C. soft D. clean
第II卷
第三部分英语知识运用（共两节,满分45分）
第二节（共10小题；每小题 1.5分,满分15分）
阅读下面材料,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。
Everyone may have a complex and different process of 61 (grow up). There are many 62 (influence)factors in a person's growth and development of his personality.
As for me,what has affected me most in my growth and personality is my family and friends, t
he two 63 （equal） important factors. As we know, children who 64 (bring up)in a good atmosphere have a better character than those 65 are not. 66 (fortune), I belong to the former. Besides, friends in some ways affect me a lot. 67 we my have many different opinions and personalities, I have really learned something positive from them. In 68 (conclude), I get lots of valuable things from them. My family offers me warmth and cares, 69 my friends give me 70 (strong) and courage.Both of them have influenced me most since I was born.
第四部分写作（共两节,满分35分）
第一节短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分,满分10分）
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有
10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧）,并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。
修改：在错的词下面划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处,多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Union is strength. Whenever you’re faced with difficulties, and cooperation plays an important part in getting you out of trouble.
There was a time that I was so proud that I overlooked my classmate, refusing to work together with them.Therefore, it was no doubt that I was left alone,suffering from loneliness and failure. Unluckily, a teacher impressed on me the value of cooperation.From then on, I learned to
help others and turn to my friends for the help whenever I had difficulty finish a task on my own. Surely cooperation makes a great difference. Now I am getting on well with his friends.
My experience has taught me that only if we place great stress cooperation can we go beyond ourselves. As the saying go, “United we stand; divided we fall.”
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
近来我国多地雾霾天气不断增多，极大地影响了人们的健康与生活。请你根据提示，用
英语写一篇文章，向某英语报社投稿。
提示:1.对现况的描述
2. 对生活造成的影响
3. 分析雾霾形成的原因
4. 建议减少雾霾的措施。（至少两点）
注意：1.上下文连贯，行文流畅。
2.词数100左右(首句已给出，并不计入词数)。
雾霾: hazy
Dear Editor,
Recently many places in China were blanketed with thick fog._________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________ Best regards
Yours，
Keys
1-20答案CBACB BCBAC ACABA BCACB
21.解析：细节理解题。选项A、C、D中的内容与文章内容不相符，从第二段倒数第二句可以
得出答案。
答案：B
22. 解析：细节理解题。从文中第三段第三句可知，听有趣的故事的学生忍耐痛苦的时间最长。
答案：D
23.词义理解题：本句中的reduce pain是答案的提示，笑可以减轻压力和痛苦。
答案：C
24.解析：主旨大意题。文中第一句为文章的主题句。
答案：D
25. A细节理解题。根据第三段的I have observed students becoming absentminded from the teaching可知他认为这种方法会让学生心不在焉，故选A项。
26. B细节理解题。结合倒数第三段的but our advice is for students to read after preparation可知他主张孩子们应该是准备后再读，而不是毫无准备地去读，故选B项。
27.D观点态度题。本文列举了不同的人对大声朗读的不同看法，作者没有直接发表自己的看法，作者观点是客观的。75.C写作意图题。作者开头从自己在一堂课上的经历引入大声朗读
教学法的话题，接下来给出三种评价，最后进行总结，C项符合该主旨。
28.答案：D推理判断题。根据第二段第一句After many tiring...from city to city, Atwood thought there must be a better way to do them.可知答案。
29.答案：B 细节理解题。从第二段的The author writes a personal message and signature on a computer tablet(手写板) using a special pen. On the receiving end, in another city, a robotic arm fitted with a regular pen signs the book.可知答案。
30.答案：C推理判断题。根据第三段第三句话The device went through several versions, including one that actually had smoke coming out of it. 可知答案。
31.答案：A推理判断题。从最后一段的最后一句话But she said, “It will be possible to go to
可知答案。places that you never got sent to before because the publishers couldn't afford it.”
32．D推理判断题。从第一段中的The most popular place in Saint Louis is the Gateway Arch
可知，圣路易斯最受欢迎的景点是the Gateway Arch(圣路易大拱门)。圣路易大拱门被誉为通
往美国西部的大门。
33．B细节理解题。从第三段中的This huge piece of land is home to a wildlife reserve可知选B 项。
34．C写作目的题。本文主要介绍了圣路易斯市的一些旅游景点，并建议大家来旅游，故C 作为写作目的最合适。
35．B推理判断题。从文章内容可知，全文主要介绍圣路易斯的一些著名景点，这些都是针
对游客的，故应出现在报纸中的旅游栏目。
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语篇解读：究竟什么样的手最美丽？是从不干任何事而柔软白皙、气味芬芳的手还是助人
为乐而僵硬粗糙的手？看了本文就会得到答案。
41．C根据本句后面的“like diamonds dripping from them”可知手里的水在滴下时，像钻石一样，所以此处是指“水滴”
42．A在这里表示她“举起”手让别人赞赏，可以用动词raise。
43．B。根据第二段中对第二位女孩的相关介绍“she’d never done anything but wash them with__41__every morning.”可同理推断出这里表示第一位女孩“什么都不做”，除了在清水里
洗双手，所以用nothing。
44．D另一个女孩把手中的花揉碎，散发出香味，双手“闻起来”像香水，所以答案是smelled。45．B前后两句是因果关系，之所以手闻起来像花朵，是“因为”她总是用花朵洗手，所以
用连词since。
46．B因为本段提到“flowers”可知，这个女孩用“花朵”洗手。
47．C根据“Another girl nearby didn’t show her hands.”可知她把手放在衣服的“口袋”(pockets)里。
48．A结合下文，可知一位老太太沿路走来，然后“停”(stopped)在女孩们面前。
49．D前两个女孩向老太太“炫耀”她们的手，并且问谁的手最美。show off炫耀。
50．B根据下文情节可知这里老太太朝这两个女孩“摇摇头”，然后要看看“第三个”女孩的手。
51．D
52．B这两只手虽然没有那两个女孩的柔软白皙，但是“确实”(indeed)是干净的。
53．D根据后面的描述可知，这两只手由于做“家务”而变硬了。
54．A这两只手帮忙“照看”(care for)婴儿。
55．A这两只手给小弟弟示范“如何”(how)搭积木。
56．C根据上面的描述可知，这两只手一直“忙于”使她的家成为一个幸福快乐的家，所以
答案是busy。
57．B then表示按事情发生的顺序，意思是“接着”。
58．D老太太拿出一枚镶嵌着钻石的戒指，用介词with。
59．D老太太把戒指送给了第三个女孩，这对于她来说是一种“奖励”，“你理所应当得到这
个奖励”。prize奖励。
60．A根据女孩的辛勤付出，可知女孩的手是最能“帮助”人的，这里点出主题，即：帮助
人做实事的手才是最值得嘉奖的。
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改错：
cooperation plays an important part Union is strength. Whenever you’re faced with difficulties, and
in getting you out of trouble.
There was a time that I was so proud that I overlooked my classmate, refusing to work
when classmates
together with them.Therefore, it was no doubt that I was left alone,suffering from
there
loneliness and failure. Unluckily a teacher impressed on me the value of
Luckily
cooperation.From then on, I learned to help others and turn to my friends for the help
whenever I had difficulty finish a task on my own. Surely cooperation makes a great
finishing
difference. Now I am getting on well with his friends.
my
My experience has teach me that only if we play a stress ∧cooperation can
on
we go beyond ourselves. As the saying go, “United we stand; divided we fall.”
goes
书面表达:
Dear Editor,
Recently many places in China were blanketed with thick fog. The Air Quality Index in most parts reached 500.Everything around disappeared from our sight. Some highways were closed. More traffic jams and accidents happened .People had to wear masks .What’s worse, many people found it difficult to breathe.
The heavy hazy weather in China has been caused by many factors. First, the severely polluted environment contributed a lot to this nightmare. Second, the increase of cars in the city area plays
an important role. The cars send off a lot of poisonous gases.
In my opinion, We should call on people to use more public transport, thus reducing the number
of cars in the streets. Besides, some factories which cause pollution should be closed down. What’s more, We have to do more to raise people’s awareness of environmental protection . Only in this way can we expect to have more sunny days.
Best regards
Yours，
LiHua
LiHua
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