甘肃省兰州2014-2015学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题

2014-2015年第2学期高二英语期末试卷（附答案）兰州一中2014-2015-2学期期末考试高二英语说明：本试题共六大题，满分100分，考试时间100分钟。

请将答案写在答题纸上，交卷时只交答题纸。

祝考试顺利一、完形填空（每小题1分，共20分）Arabs 1 it extremely bad manners to start talking business immediately. 2 the busiest government official or executive always takes 3 time to be polite and offer refreshments（点心）. No matter how busy you are, you should make time for this hospitality. The "conference visit" is a way of doing business throughout the Arab world. Frequently, you will have to discuss your business 4 strangers, who may or may not have anything to do with your business. Do not be surprised if your meeting is 5 several times by people 6 come into the room unannounced, 7 or speak softly to the person with whom y ou are talking, and leave . Act 8 you do not hear, and never show displeasure at being interrupted. Making decisions 9 is not an Arab custom. There is a vagueness（not clearly expressed）in doing business in the Middle East that 10 a newcomer. Give yourself lots of time and ask lots of questions. 11 is an important quality. You may have to wait two or three days to see high-level government officials as they are very busy. Give yourself enough time. Personal relationships are very important. They are the key to doing business in Arab countries. Try to 12 the decision-ma ker regarding your product service immediately and get to know him on a friend basis. Do your 13 . Be prepared to discuss details of your product or proposal. Be ready to answer technical questions. Familiarize yourself with the Moslem and national holidays. 14 a visit during Ramadan（斋月）, the Moslem month of fasting. Most Arab countries have six-day workweekform ,Saturday through Thursday. When matched with the Monday to Friday practice in most Western countries, it leaves onlythree and a half workdays shared. Remember this in 15 your appointments. Moslems do not eat pork. Some are strict about the religion’s ban against alcoholic drinks. If you are not sure, wait for your 16 to sugges t the proper thing to 17 . When an Arab says yes, he may mean " 18 ". When he says maybe, he probably means "no". You seldom get a direct "no" from an Arab because it is considered 19 . Als o, he does not want to close his options. Instead of “no”, he will say “inshallah”, which means, “if God iswilling”. 20 the other hand, "yes" doe s not always mean "yes".A smile and a slow nod might seem like an agreement, but in fact, your host is being polite. An Arab considers it impolite to disagree with a guest. 1. A. consider B. assume C. imagine D. admit 2. A. So B.But C.Even D. However 3. A. extra B. little C. few D. no 4. A. at the mention of B. in the presence of C. on behalf of D. with the help of 5. A. honored B. hosted C. interrupted D. interpreted 6. A. who B. where C.which D. whom 7. A. sneeze B. signal C. wave D. whisper 8. A. as though B. if only C. even if D. so that 9. A. carefully B. finally C. quickly D. unwillingly 10. A. encourages B. greets C. puzzles D. discourages 11. A. Bravery B. Courage C. Diligence D. Patience 12. A. admire B. identify C. respect D. thank 13. A. experiment B. homework C. pray D. business 14. A. Avoid B. Pay C. Reject D. Request 15.A.rejecting B.planning C. agreeing D. designing 16. A. boss B. friend C. host D. official 17. A. eatB. playC.tasteD. drink 18. A. yes B. no C. maybe D. inshallah19. A. direct B. informal C.friendly D. impolite 20.A. In B.AtC. ForD. On 二．阅读理解（每小题2分,共30分）A. Harvard University named historian Drew Gilpin Faust as its first female president on Sunday, ending a lengthy and secretive search to find a successor(a person who follows nextin order) to Lawrence Summers . The seven-member Harvard Corporation elected Faust, a distinguished scholar on History of the American South and head of Harvard’s Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, as the university’s 28th president.“This is a great day, and a historic day for Harvard.” James R. Houghton, chairman of the presidential search committee, said in a statement. “Drew Faust is an inspiring and accomplished leader, a superb scholar, a devoted teacher, and a wonderful human being.” Her selection is noteworthy given the heated debates over Summers’ comments that genetic differences between the sexes might help explain the lack of women in top science jobs. Faust has been head of Radcliffe since 2001, two years after the former women’s co llege was combined into the university as a research center with a mission to study gender issues(性别问题). Some professors have quietly groused that the 371-year-old university is appointing a fifth president who is not a scientist. No scientist has had the top job since James Bryant Conant retired in 1953; its last four have come from the fields of classics, law, literature and economics. Faust is the first Harvard president who did not receive a degree from the university since Charles Chauncy, a graduate of Cambridge University, who died in office in 1762. She attended the University of Pennsylvania. “Teaching staff turned to her constantly,” said Sheldon Hackney, a former president of the University of Pennsylvania and historian who worked closely with Fau st. “She’s very clear. She has a sense of humor, but she’s very strong-minded. You come to trust in her because she’s so solid.” 21. Which might be the best title for the passage? A. Harvard named its 1st female president. B. History of Harvard University changed. C. Debates on femaleequality ended. D. Drew Gilpin Faust, a famous woman historian.22. Lawrence Summers held the view that ________. A. women cannot achieve as much as men in management B. women cannot hold important positions in society C. women can match men in science jobs D. few women make top scientists owing to genes 23. The underlined word “groused” in the 5th paragraph means ________.A. approvedB. commentedC. complainedD. indicated 24. This passage probably appears in a ________. A. biography B. personal letter C. research paper D. newspaper reportB.Dan Bilsker PhD (Lead Author) Dan is a clinical （临床）psychologist who works at Vancouver General Hospital and consults to a mental health research group at the University of British Columbia.Merv Gilbert PhD Merv is a clinical psychologist working at British Columbia’s Children’s Hospital and in private practice in Vancouver.David Worling PhD David is a clinical psychologist working in private practice in Vancouver.E. Jane Garland M.D.,F.R.C.P.(C) Jane is a psychiatrist with a Mood/Anxiety Disorders Clinic who does research at the University of British Columbia on the treatment of mood problems.*** *** ***Dealing with Depression is based on the experience of the authors and on scientific research about which strategies(策略) work best in overcoming depression. Also, because strateg ies useful for adults may not be useful for teens, depressed and non-depressed teens helped in the development of this guide. Dealing with Depression is intended for: * teens with depressedmood * concerned adults who want to help a depressed teen * other teens who want to help a friend or family member This guide is meant to provide teens with accurate information about depression. It is not a psychological or medical treatment, and is not a replacement for treatment where this is needed. If expert assistance or treatment is needed, the services of a competent professional should be sought. Funding for this guide is provided by the Mental Health Evaluation & Community Consultation Unit (MHECCU) of The University of British Columbia through a grant by the Ministry of Children and Family Development, as part of the provincial Child and Youth Mental Health Plan.25. According to the passage, Dealing with Depression is targeted at . A. researches o n depression B. clinical psychologists giving treatment C. adults with depressed mood D. people concerned with mood problems 26. The four cartoon figures are . A. professionals at universities B. natives of British Columbia C. clinical psychologists D. co-authors led by Dan Bilsker 27. What can we learn fro m the passage? A. Depressed teens provide accurate information about depression.B. Competent professionals will come to provide services if needed.C. Dealing with Depression receives government financial support.D. Dealing with Depression offers expert assistance and treatment.C.Do you want to live with a strong sense of peacefulness, happiness, goodness, and self-respect? The collection of happiness actions broadly categorized(分类) as “honor” help youcreate this life of good feelings. Here’s an example to show how honorable actions make happiness. Say a store clerk failsto charge us for an item. If we keep silent, and benefit from the clerk’s mistake, we would driv e home with a sense of sneaky （偷偷）excitement. Later we might tell our family or friends about our good fortune. On the other hand, if we tell the clerk about the uncharged item, the clerk would be thankful to our honesty. We would leave the store with a quiet sense of honor that we might never share with another soul. Then , what is it to do with our sense of happiness? In the first case, where we don’t tell the clerk, a couple of things would happen. Deep down inside we would know ourselves as a type of thief. In the process, we would lose some peace of mind and self-respect. We would also demonstrate that we cannot be trusted, since we advertise our dishonor by telling our family and friends. We damage our own reputations by telling others. In contrast, bri nging the error to the clerk’s attention causes different things to happen. Immediately the clerk knows us to be honorable. Upon leaving the store, we feel honorable and our self-respect is increased. Whenever we take honorable action we gain the deep inner rewards of goodness and a sense of nobility. There is a beautiful positive cycle that is made by living a life of honorable actions. Honorable thoughts contribute to honorable actions. Honorable actions lead us to a happier life. And it is easy to think and act honorably again when we are happy. While the positive cycle can be difficult to start, once it’s started, it is easy to continue. Keeping on doing good deeds brings us peace of mind, which is important for our happiness.28. Based on the passage, the positive action in the example contributes to our________. A. self-respect B. financial rewards C. advertising ability D. friendly relationship 29. The writer thinks that keeping silent about the uncharged item is similar to ________. A. lying B. stealing C. cheating D.advertising 30. What’s our feeling if we make the clerk know her mistake? A. We’ll be very excited. B. We’ll feel unlucky.C. We’ll have a sense of honor.D. We’ll feel sorry for the clerk.D. Every boy and every girl expects their parents to give them more pocket money. Why do their parents just give them a certain amount? 31 The amount of money that parents give to their children to spend as they wish differs from family to family.32 Some children get weekly pocket money. Others get monthly pocket money. First of all, children are expected to make a choice between spending and saving. Then parents should make the children understand what is expected to pay for with the money. At first，some young children may spend all of the money soon after they receive it. Parents are usually advised not to offer more money until it is the right time. 33 In order to encourage their children to do some housework，some parents give pocket money if the children help around the home. Some experts think it not wise to pay the children for doing that. 34 Pocket money can give children a chance to experience the three things they can do with the money. They can spend it by giving it to a good cause. They can spend it by buying things they want. 35 Saving helps children understand that costly goals require sacrifice. Saving can also open the door to future saving and investing for children.A. They can save it for future use.B. Timing is another consideration.C. As helping at home is a normal part of family life.D. Some children are not good at managing their pocket money.E. Learning how to get money is very important for every child.F. One main purpose is to let kids learn how to manage their own money.G. By doing so, these children will learn that spending must be done with a budget.三．单词拼写（每小题1分,共15分） 36. I was about to give up when it suddenly o________ to me that I should try to solve the problem in another way. 37.You have made outstanding contributions to the company ― I am sure you are b____ to get promoted this year. 38. Water can absorb and give off a lot of heat without big changes in temperature, thus c_______ a stable environment . 39. I've been writing this report ________(偶尔) for the last two weeks, but it has to be handed in tomorrow.40. In the reading room, we found her seated at a desk, with her attention ____(盯着) on a book. 41. R______ of where they are and what they are doing, they want access to the Net. 42. Our former teacher has changed so much that she is out of our ________（认出）. 43. He never ________（犹豫） to help those in trouble because he was a kindhearted man. 44. All the effort has gone into resc uing the mine workers in the past five days, but now hopes of finding the workers alive seem to be f________ away.45. ________（假如）that we can't get the appropriate equipment, we will have to give up the experiment. 46. Although he is very young, he is much more experienced than others in t______ of working ability. 47. As Tom wouldn't accept the salary I could offer, I had no a________ but to give the job to someone else.48.His s_____ sank when he heard the news that an earthquake had happened in his hometown. 49.Public statements from the various groups involved should not _____（必要）be taken at face value. 50.Many people a______dark clouds with depression and sorrow. 四．语法填空（每小题1分,共10分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内所给单词的正确用法。

高中英语真题:2014-2015学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题I 听力测试30分第一节（共5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 going to do on Sunday?A. Visit his mother.B. Repair his house.C. Do so me gardening.2. How many middle school students went to plant trees?A. About 800.B. About 400.C. About 200.3. What is the possible relationship between the two speaker s?A. Mother and son.B. Boss and employee.C. Tea cher and student.4. What is the woman studying this year?A. Yoga.B. Cooking.C. Dancing.5. Where did the man spend his holiday last year?A. In .B. In .C. In .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。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6. 7题。

6. What does the man want to do?A. Buy another sweater.B. Exchange a sweater.C. Return a sweater.7. What's the problem of the sweater the man bought?A. Its size.B. Its color.C. Its quality.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。

2014-2015高二上学期英语期末考试试题(含答案)考试时间120分钟试题分数 150 注意事项： 1. 听力不计入总分；2. 21―60题的答案请涂在答题卡上；3. 61-70,改错和作文请在答题纸上作答！卷I 第一部分：听力第一节 1． Whose wallet probably is it? A. the woman’s B. The man’s C. Gina’s 2. What is the date today? A. May 1st B. May 2nd C. May 3rd 3. Who made the woman’s perso nal web page? A. She herself B. Her friend.C. The man 4. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A.A town B. An accident C. A murder 5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Relatives. B. Colleagues.D. Neighbors. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）6. What is the man doing? A. Watching TV B. Listening to the radio. C. Reading the newspaper7. Why are the rich and famous targets for being talked about according to the man? A. The public are interested in them. B. The public want to laugh at them. C. The public want to make them famous. 听第7段材料，回答第8-10题。

高中英语真题:2014-2015学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题注意事项：答案必须写在答题卡上，答在试卷上无效。

本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，本试卷满分120分。

考试时间120分钟。

第Ⅰ卷（选择题共70分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分10分）第一节（共5小题；每小题0.5分，满分2.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有1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. When will the speakers take the train if they change ti ckets?A. At 3:00 p.m.B. At 6:45 p.m.C. At 7:15 p.m.2. What does the man think about the woman’s habit?A. It’s good forB. It causes manC. It’s hard to tell.her health.y problems.3. Where did the woman just go?A. The cleaner’B. A restaurant.C. A shopping mall. s.4. What are the speakers talking about?A. China.B. A handbag.C. A box.5. Why was the man late?A. He was caught in the rain.B. He forgot what the woman said.C. He misunderstood the woman.第二节（共15小题；每小题0.5分，满分7.5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。

甘肃兰州一中2014—2015学年度上学期期中考试高二英语试题说明：本试卷分为第1卷〔选择题〕和第2卷〔非选择题〕两局部，共100分。

考试时间100分钟。

交卷时只交答题卡。

第1卷〔选择题总分为55 分〕第一局部：英语知识运用〔共两节，总分为25分〕第一节：单项填空〔共10小题，每一小题0.5分，总分为5分〕He asked us to _______ him _______carrying out their plan.A. assist; withB. help; toC. assist; inD. help; with2. On Sunday morning after getting up, I helped my mother ____ our rooms and wash dirty clothes.A. sweep upB. carry upC. keep upD. speed up3. In order to a good knowledge of English, he gave up his job and went to study in an English school.A. requireB. inquireC. acquireD. address4. Five people won the “China’s Green Figure〞 award, a title to ordinary people for their contributions to environmental protections.A. being givenB. is givenC. givenD. was given5. According to the driver’s explanation, it was not his carelessness but the bad road conditions thatfor the accident.A. was to blameB. was to be blamedC. were to be blamedD. were to blame6. The machine is so advanced that it will start you press the button.A. roughlyB. instantlyC. deliberatelyD. constantly7. You have to listen for detailed facts. you have to prepare the next question depending on what the person says.A. HoweverB. OtherwiseC. ThereforeD. Meanwhile8. In the dark forest _____, some large enough to hold several towns.A. stand many lakesB. lie many lakesC. many lakes lieD. many lakes stand9. The woman ______ there, ________ in a blue shirt, is Lily’s teacher.A. seated; dressingB. sitting; dressedC. sat; dressedD. seating; dressed10. The result of the entrance exam was not made ____ to the public until last Sunday.A. knowingB. to be knownC. knewD. known第二节：完型填空〔共20小题，每一小题1分，总分为20分〕阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从11---40题所给的四个选项中选出最优选项。

高中英语真题:2014-2015学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题第一部分：英语知识运用（共四节，满分55分）语音知识（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）从每小题的A、B、C、D四个选项中，找出其划线部分与所给单词的划线部分读音相同的选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

1. prize A. direction B. swim C. lively D. relati ve2. last A. absorb B. passerby C. anyhow D. st ateswoman3. ahead A. meanwhile B. breathe C. beach D. breath4. addition A. collection B. question C. suggestionD. exhaustion5. catch A. biochemist B. background C. characteristicD. chat第二节情景对话（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）根据对话情景和内容，从对话后所给的选项中选出能填入每一空白处的最佳选项。

选项中有两个为多余选项。

务必将6----10 题的答案涂在答题卡上61-----65的位置。

Tom : Mike , you have had a talk with your dad , haven`t you ?Mike : __6____ , He insists I go to college first after I graduate from high school . He said I amtoo young to make a living .Tom : ___7____.Mike : I told him that I would like to work for some time before I could decide what I w\as going to do . I want to have some p ractical work experience .Tom : ___8_____ .Mike : Well , he said that it was not easy for a high school gra duate to find a job .Tom : It`s true . More people are out of work these days . ___ 9____ .If she doesn`t agree with you , you can do a part-time job while studying .Mike : That`s right . I will talk with her . How about you ?Tom: __10___ .第三节语法和词汇知识（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）从每小题的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

高中英语真题:2014-2015学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题第一部分，听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节听力（共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项，每段对话仅读一遍。

What is the weather like today?Rainy B. CloudyC. SunnyWhat will the woman do tonight?Go to visit Jim. B. Go to the party.C. Go to the cinema.What’s the most probably relationship between the two speak ers?Boss and clerk B. Mother and sonC. Teacher and studentWhen will the man set off for the airport?At about 4:30 B. At about 5:00C. At about 6:00What does ’s father want her to do?Look after her brother.B. Take a trip with her friend.C. Go on a trip with her brother.第二节（共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）请听下面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，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间，每段对话读两遍。

请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

What does the woman probably not do well in?English grammar B. Spoken EnglishC. Written EnglishWhat is the man doing?Offering advice B. Asking for helpC. Making an introduction请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

高中英语真题:2014-2015学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题本试题分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。

考试结束后，只交答题纸和答题卡，试题自己保留。

试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。

注意事项1．答题前，考生在答题纸和答题卡上务必用直径0.5毫米黑色签字笔将自己的班级、姓名、考号填写清楚。

请认真核准考号、姓名和科目。

2．每小题选出答案后，用2B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。

在试题卷上作答无效。

第I卷（三部分，共115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．￡19.15. B．￡9.15.C．￡9.18.答案是B。

1．Where may the conversation take place?A．In a restaurant B．In an officeC．At home2．Who may have the woman’s iPhone 4s?A．The man B．The head teacher C.The librarian 3．How is the contest?A．Easy. B．ExcitingC．Difficult4．What does the man imply?A．The woman has a bad memory. B．The woman is too pr oudC．The woman is so careless5．What did the woman do this morning?A．She went to the cinema.B．She met with an accident C．She went to see her brother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。

兰州一中2014-2015-2学期期末考试高二英语说明：本试题共六大题，满分100分，考试时间100分钟。

请将答案写在答题纸上，交卷时只交答题纸。

祝考试顺利一、完形填空（每小题1分，共20分）Arabs 1 it extremely bad manners to start talking business immediately. 2 the busiest government official or executive always takes 3 time to be polite and offer refreshments （点心）. No matter how busy you are, you should make time for this hospitality.The "conference visit" is a way of doing business throughout the Arab world. Frequently, you will have to discuss your business 4 strangers, who may or may not have anything to do with your business. Do not be surprised if your meeting is 5 several times by people 6 come into the room unannounced, 7 or speak softly to the person with whom y ou are talking, and leave . Act 8 you do not hear, and never show displeasure at being interrupted.Making decisions 9 is not an Arab custom. There is a vagueness（not clearly expressed）in doing business in the Middle East that 10 a newcomer. Give yourself lots of time and ask lots of questions. 11 is an important quality. You may have to wait two or three days to see high-level government officials as they are very busy. Give yourself enough time. Personal relationships are very important. They are the key to doing business in Arab countries. Try to 12 the decision-ma ker regarding your product service immediately and get to know him on a friend basis. Do your 13 . Be prepared to discuss details of your product or proposal. Be ready to answer technical questions. Familiarize yourself with the Moslem and national holidays. 14 a visit during Ramadan（斋月）, the Moslem month of fasting. Most Arab countries have six-day workweek form ,Saturday through Thursday. When matched with the Monday to Friday practice in most Western countries, it leaves only three and a half workdays shared. Remember this in 15 your appointments. Moslems do not eat pork. Some are strict about the religion’s ban against alcoholic drinks. If you are not sure, wait for your 16 to sugges t the proper thing to 17 .When an Arab says yes, he may mean " 18 ". When he says maybe, he probably means "no". You seldom get a direct "no" from an Arab because it is considered 19 . Als o, he does not want to close his options. Instead of “no”, he will say “inshallah”, which means, “if God iswilling”. 20 the other hand, "yes" does not always mean "yes". A smile and a slow nod might seem like an agreement, but in fact, your host is being polite. An Arab considers it impolite to disagree with a guest.1. A. consider B. assume C. imagine D. admit2. A. So B.But C.Even D. However3. A. extra B. little C. few D. no4. A. at the mention of B. in the presence ofC. on behalf ofD. with the help of5. A. honored B. hosted C. interrupted D. interpreted6. A. who B. where C.which D. whom7. A. sneeze B. signal C. wave D. whisper8. A. as though B. if only C. even if D. so that9. A. carefully B. finally C. quickly D. unwillingly10. A. encourages B. greets C. puzzles D. discourages11. A. Bravery B. Courage C. Diligence D. Patience12. A. admire B. identify C. respect D. thank13. A. experiment B. homework C. pray D. business14. A. Avoid B. Pay C. Reject D. Request15.A.rejecting B.planning C. agreeing D. designing16. A. boss B. friend C. host D. official17. A. eat B. play C.taste D. drink18. A. yes B. no C. maybe D. inshallah19. A. direct B. informal C.friendly D. impolite20.A. In B.At C. For D. On二．阅读理解（每小题2分,共30分）A.Harvard University named historian Drew Gilpin Faust as its first female president on Sunday, ending a lengthy and secretive search to find a successor(a person who follows next in order) to Lawrence Summers .The seven-member Harvard Corporation elected Faust, a distinguished scholar on History of the American South and head of Harvard’s Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, as the university’s 28th president.“This is a great day, and a historic day for Harvard.” James R. H oughton, chairman of the presidential search committee, said in a statement. “Dr ew Faust is an inspiring and accomplished leader, a superb scholar, a devoted teacher, and a wonderful human being.”Her selection is noteworthy given the heated debates over S ummers’ comments that genetic differences between the sexes might help explain the lack of women in top science jobs. Faust has been head of Radcliffe since 2001, two years after the former women’s college was combined into the university as a research center with a mission to study gender issues(性别问题).Some professors have quietly groused that the 371-year-old university is appointing a fifth president who is not a scientist. No scientist has had the top job since James Bryant Conantretired in 1953; its last four have come from the fields of classics, law, literature and economics.Faust is the first Harvard president who did not receive a degree from the university since Charles Chauncy, a graduate of Cambridge University, who died in office in 1762. She attended the University of Pennsylvania.“Teaching staff turned to her constantly,” said Sheldon Hackney, a former president of the University of Pennsylvania and historian who worked closely with Faust. “She’s very clear. She hasa sense of humor, but s he’s very strong-minded. You come to trust in her because she’s so solid.”21. Which might be the best title for the passage?A. Harvard named its 1st female president.B. History of Harvard University changed.C. Debates on female equality ended.D. Drew Gilpin Faust, a famous woman historian.22. Lawrence Summers held the view that ________.A. women cannot achieve as much as men in managementB. women cannot hold important positions in societyC. women can match men in science jobsD. few women make top scientists owing to genes23. The underlined word “groused” in the 5th paragraph means ________.A. approvedB. commentedC. complainedD. indicated24. This passage probably appears in a ________.A. biographyB. personal letterC. research paperD. newspaper reportB.Dan Bilsker PhD(Lead Author)Dan is a clinical （临床）psychologist who works at Vancouver General Hospital and consults toa mental health research group at the University of British Columbia.Merv Gilbert PhDMerv is a clinical psychologist working at British Columbia’s Children’s Hospital and in priva te practice in Vancouver.David Worling PhDDavid is a clinical psychologist working in private practice in Vancouver.E. Jane GarlandM.D., F.R.C.P.(C)Jane is a psychiatrist with a Mood/Anxiety Disorders Clinic who does research atthe University of British Columbia on the treatment of mood problems.*** *** ***Dealing with Depression is based on the experience of the authors and on scientific research about which strategies(策略) work best in overcoming depression. Also, because strateg ies useful for adults may not be useful for teens, depressed and non-depressed teens helped in the development of this guide.Dealing with Depression is intended for:* teens with depressed mood* concerned adults who want to help a depressed teen* other teens who want to help a friend or family memberThis guide is meant to provide teens with accurate information about depression. It is not a psychological or medical treatment, and is not a replacement for treatment where this is needed. If expert assistance or treatment is needed, the services of a competent professional should be sought.Funding for this guide is provided by the Mental Health Evaluation & Community Consultation Unit (MHECCU) of The University of British Columbia through a grant by the Ministry of Children and Family Development, as part of the provincial Child and Youth Mental Health Plan.25. According to the passage, Dealing with Depression is targeted at .A. researches o n depressionB. clinical psychologists giving treatmentC. adults with depressed moodD. people concerned with mood problems26. The four cartoon figures are .A. professionals at universitiesB. natives of British ColumbiaC. clinical psychologistsD. co-authors led by Dan Bilsker27. What can we learn from the passage?A. Depressed teens provide accurate information about depression.B. Competent professionals will come to provide services if needed.C. Dealing with Depression receives government financial support.D. Dealing with Depression offers expert assistance and treatment.C.Do you want to live with a strong sense of peacefulness, happiness, goodness, and self-respect? The collection of happiness actions broadly categorized(分类) as “honor” help youcreate this life of good feelings.Here’s an example to show how honorable actions make happiness.Say a store clerk fails to charge us for an item. If we keep silent, and benefit from the clerk’s mistake, we would drive home with a sense of sneaky（偷偷）excitement. Later we might tell our family or friends about our good fortune. On the other hand, if we tell the clerk about the uncharged item, the clerk would be thankful to our honesty. We would leave the store with a quiet sense of honor that we might never share with another soul.Then , what is it to do with our sense of happiness?In the first case, where we don’t tell the clerk, a couple of things would happen. Deep down inside we would know ourselves as a type of thief. In the process, we would lose some peace of mind and self-respect. We would also demonstrate that we cannot be trusted, since we advertise our dishonor by telling our family and friends. We damage our own reputations by telling others. In contrast, bringing the error to the clerk’s attention causes different things to happen. Immediately the clerk knows us to be honorable. Upon leaving the store, we feel honorable and our self-respect is increased. Whenever we take honorable action we gain the deep inner rewards of goodness and a sense of nobility.There is a beautiful positive cycle that is made by living a life of honorable actions.Honorable thoughts contribute to honorable actions. Honorable actions lead us to a happier life. And it is easy to think and act honorably again when we are happy. While the positive cycle can be difficult to start, once it’s started, it is easy to continue. Keeping on doing good deeds brings us peace of mind, which is important for our happiness.28. Based on the passage, the positive action in the example contributes to our________.A. self-respectB. financial rewardsC. advertising abilityD. friendly relationship29. The writer thinks that keeping silent about the uncharged item is similar to ________.A. lyingB. stealingC. cheatingD. advertising30. What’s our feeling if we make the clerk know her mistake?A. We’ll be very excited.B. We’ll feel unlucky.C. We’ll have a sense of honor.D. We’ll feel sorry for the clerk.D.Every boy and every girl expects their parents to give them more pocket money. Why dotheir parents just give them a certain amount? 31The amount of money that parents give to their children to spend as they wish differs from family to family. 32 Some children get weekly pocket money. Others get monthly pocket money.First of all, children are expected to make a choice between spending and saving. Then parents should make the children understand what is expected to pay for with the money. At first，some young children may spend all of the money soon after they receive it. Parents are usually advised not to offer more money until it is the right time. 33In order to encourage their children to do some housework，some parents give pocket money if the children help around the home. Some experts think it not wise to pay the children for doing that. 34Pocket money can give children a chance to experience the three things they can do with the money. They can spend it by giving it to a good cause. They can spend it by buying things they want. 35 Saving helps children understand that costly goals require sacrifice. Saving can also open the door to future saving and investing for children.A. They can save it for future use.B. Timing is another consideration.C. As helping at home is a normal part of family life.D. Some children are not good at managing their pocket money.E. Learning how to get money is very important for every child.F. One main purpose is to let kids learn how to manage their own money.G. By doing so, these children will learn that spending must be done with a budget. 三．单词拼写（每小题1分,共15分）36. I was about to give up when it suddenly o________ to me that I should try to solve theproblem in another way.37.You have made outstanding contributions to the company — I am sure you are b____ toget promoted this year.38. Water can absorb and give off a lot of heat without big changes in temperature, thusc_______ a stable environment.39. I've been writing this report ________(偶尔) for the last two weeks, but it has to behanded in tomorrow.40. In the reading room, we found her seated at a desk, with her attention ____(盯着)on a book.41. R______ of where they are and what they are doing, they want access to the Net.42. Our former teacher has changed so much that she is out of our ________（认出）.43. He never ________（犹豫）to help those in trouble because he was a kind-hearted man.44. All the effort has gone into resc uing the mine workers in the past five days, but now hopesof finding the workers alive seem to be f________ away.45. ________（假如）that we can't get the appropriate equipment, we will have to give upthe experiment.46. Although he is very young, he is much more experienced than others in t______ ofworking ability.47. As Tom wouldn't accept the salary I could offer, I had no a________ but to give the job tosomeone else.48.His s_____ sank when he heard the news that an earthquake had happened in hishometown.49.Public statements from the various groups involved should not _____（必要）be takenat face value.50.Many people a______dark clouds with depression and sorrow.四．语法填空（每小题1分,共10分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内所给单词的正确用法。

高二年级期末测试----英语第一节单项选择（共25小题；每小题1分，满分25分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

1. The film _______ him _______ what he had seen in China.A. reminded; toB. remembered; ofC. recalled; withD. reminded; of2. I sight of an empty seat at the back of the bus and went directly there.A. lost B caught C. looked D. took3. He asked us to him ______ carrying through their plan.A. assist; withB. help; toC. assist; inD. help; with4. His report was so exciting that it was interrupted by applause（掌声）.A. constantlyB. constantC. seldomD. never5. _______ in a friendly way, their quarrel came to an end.A. Being settledB. SettledC. SettlingD. Having settled6. A driver should __ the road when .A. concentrate on; driveB. concentrate in; drivingC. concentrate to; droveD. concentrate on; driving7. We must work hard to a good knowledge of English.A. takeB. acquireC. catchD. hold8. Tom kept quiet about the accident ________ lose his job.A. so not as toB. so as not toC. so as to notD. not so as to9. Not until the early years of the 19th century ________ what heat was.A. man did knowB. did man knewC. didn't man knowD. did man know10. The stone bridge __ _ last year is very beautiful.A. builtB. was builtC. being built D .to be built11.The poor man , ________，ran out of the dark cave.A. tiring and frightenedB. tired and frightenedC. tired and frighteningD. tiring and frightening12. Don’t be discouraged. ______ things as they are and you will enjoy every day of yourlife.A. TakingB. To takeC. TakeD. Taken13. These articles are written in simple language, _____ makes it easy to read.A. thatB. thisC. whichD. it14. After the war, a new school building was put up __________there used to be a theatre. A. that B. where C. which D. when15. Tom’s mother kept telling him that he should work harder, but ______ didn’t help.A. heB. whichC. sheD. it16. Along with the letter was his promise _______ he would visit me this coming Christmas.A. whichB. thatC. whatD. whether17. Victor apologized for __________ to inform me of the change in the plan.A. his being not ableB. him not to be ableC. his not being ableD. him to be not able18. The thief admitted over 10 motorbikes and now he has been arrestedA. to stealB. to have stolenC. stealingD. having stolen19. ---The novel gone with wind is said _____ into several language.A. to translateB. being translatedC. having been translatedD. to have been translated20. is no needA. It; complainingB. That; complainingC. There; to complainD. This; to complain21. Did he find hard to learn a foreign language?A. thatB. himC. itD. himself22. The population of China is larger than ______ of the United States.A. thisB. thatC. theseD. those23．You may send me an e-mail or just give me a call. will do．A．Neither B．Each C．Any D. Either24. He’s got himself into a dangerous situation he is likely to be accused of meetingsomeone.A. whereB. whichC. whileD. why25. The water ______ cool when I joined into the pool for morning exercise.A. was feltB. is feltC. feelsD. felt第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。

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第一节（共5小题；每题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面五段对话，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。

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1. When will Susan arrive?A. At 4:30.B. At 4:45.C. At 5:20.2. Why can’t the woman go to see the film today?A. Because she is not feeling well.B. Because she doesn’t like the film.C. Because she has another plan.3. How much is the jacket?A. 600 US dollars.B. 100 Hong Kong dollars.C. 600 Hong Kong dollars.4. What does the man have for this meal?A. Soup, noodles an d iced coffee.B. A sandwich, noodles and hot coffee.C. Soup, noodles and hot coffee.5. Who is Mr. Smith?A. A friend of the girl’s father’s.B. The girl’s brother.C. The girl’s father.第二节（共15小题；每题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面五段对话或独白，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。

兰州一中2015-2016-1学期高二年级期末考试试题英语说明: 本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第II卷(非选择题)两部分，满分100分，考试时间100分钟。

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第I卷(选择题)I.阅读理解(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳答案。

AWhat would it be like to walk on Mars? If you could build the highest building in the world，what would it look like? Do you dream of being the next J. K. Rowling? This summer, you can experience all of these things, and more. All you need is an Internet connection and your imagination.A recent study by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that kids spend an average of 1 hour and 29 minutes online each day. Many kids like to use that time to chat with friends, play games or check e­mails. But the next time you get on the Web, try exploring the world instead. “With the Internet，you can go back 11,000 years in time，or go 11,000 kilometers across the planet.” said Russell, Web search expert of Google. “The whole scope of history and the world is open to you.”There is a wealth of information to be found online. For example, if your family is going on vacation somewhere, do a quick online search on the area before you even get in the car. “What's the background of the place; what's the history？” says Russell. “I like to tell my kids, ‘Whenever you have a question, whenever you have a d oubt, search it out.’”Ready to launch a virtual journey of your own? Here are a few starting points to get you thinking and to help you on your way. You can invite your parents along for the ride, too. Always ask for permission before downloading programs and software onto your computer. And check with a parent or an adult before visiting any new Web site.Navigate the world in 3­D with Google Earth. Begin in outer space and zoom (快速移动) into the streets of any city, from Hong Kong to San Francisco. Or visit ancient monuments, watch the changing rainforests over time, and dive underwater to explore tropical reef.With the Moon in Google Earth tool, you can walk in Neil Armstrong's famous footsteps. Take a guided tour of the moon's surface with Armstrong's fellow shuttle mate astronaut Buzz Aldrin.When you're exploring that part of the solar system, hop on over to the Red Planet with Google Mars. There, you can move very quickly around the surface and see images from the Mars Rovers.1．The author uses questions in the first paragraph to ________.A．introduce the topic of the paragraphB．attract the readers' attentionC．let the readers answer itD．question the possibility of realizing the dream2．How do you travel around the world in a day according to the passage?A．By making use of the Internet.B．By taking the time shuttle.C．By finding a tourism company in Google.D．By watching 3­D films.3．Russell thought ________.A．the students shouldn't chat and play games onlineB．the students spent too much time on the InternetC．the students should learn knowledge instead of chatting onlineD．the students could solve their problems through the line4．What's the purpose of the passage?A．Encourage the kids to learn to use the computer.B．Encourage the kids to explore the world online.C．Encourage the kids to do some research on science.D．Encourage the kids to spend more time online.BRising levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere are a major cause of climate change, and now a new study has confirmed that atmospheric CO2 is also affecting the ocean chemistry and potentially harming sea life.Montana State University scientist Robert Dore has been researching the water in the Pacific Ocean for almost two decades. “We've been going to the same spot in the Pacific Oce an, and we try and characterize long­term change in the open ocean environment. And one of the key things that we measure is CO2 levels. And we've been able to record this increasing quantity of atmospheric CO2 into the ocean.”Scientists expected that as atmospheric CO2 increased, more and more of the carbon dioxide would be absorbed into the ocean, affecting the chemical balance of the sea water, with a potentially harmful impact on shellfish and coral in particular.“As carbon dioxide dissolves in the w ater, or seawater in this case, it forms a weak acid, carbonic acid，” Dore explains. “And therefore, as the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere goes up and that exchanges with the surface seawater, it drives the PH down, and makes it more acidic.”The seawater samples Dore and his colleagues have analyzed confirm what the theory predicts.The effect was particular striking at about 250 meters down, and again at 500 meters. Dore and his colleagues came up with two possible explanations. It could be that surface water picked up CO2 and then moved to those depths. Or there could be a biological explanation.“It's important to realize that the oceans are really becoming acidic. And it can have negative impacts on a whole variety of sea life from fish to coral. It's potentially catastrophic.”5．What can be the best title of the passage?A．Climate Change Affecting SeawaterB．Oceans Becoming More AcidicC．Sea Life Facing DangerD．Scientist Researching Seawater6．With the increase of atmospheric CO2，________.A．the surface water is becoming warmerB．more corals will appear in the seaC．the PH of the ocean out here has been increasingD．the chemical balance of the seawater is affected7．Which of the following shows the process of the impact of atmospheric CO2 on sea life?a．Sea life is endangered.b．CO2 goes into the surface water.c．The ocean chemistry is affected.d．CO2 decreases the PH and makes the seawater more acidic.e. CO2 levels in the atmosphere go up.A．a→e→b→c→d B．e→d→c→b→aC．e→b→c→d→a D．a→b→c→d→eCThe associates I hired in my bicycle and lawn mower shop like myself were never perfect; however, they were excellent. Working with them as they improved taught me new ways to show forgiveness, understanding, and patience.One day the placement officer asked me to interview a young man who was having trouble finding a job. He told me that David was a little shy, did not talk much and was afraid to go on with interviews. He requested that I give David an interview just for practice. He plainly told David that I had no positions open at the time and the interview was just for practice.When David came in for the interview, he hardly said a word. I told him what we did at the bicycle shop and showed him around. I told David to keep showing up because the number one thing an employer wanted in an associate was dependability.David was very quiet (he was evaluated as a slow learner in school). Every ten days or so, for weeks after the interview, David walked into the bicycle shop and stood by the front door. He never said a word, just stood by the door.One day, shortly before Christmas, a large truck came to the shop, packed with 250 new bicycles. It had to be unloaded right away or the driver would leave.It was raining. Some of my workers (without physical limitations) chose not to brave the weather to get into work, so I was short­handed. It seemed everything was going wrong and on top of it, David came in the front door and just stood there.I looked at him and shouted, “Well, all right! Fill out a time card and help me unload this truck！”David worked for my bicycle shop for eighteen years. He came to work every day thirty minutes early. He could talk; however, he rarely chose to. He drove my truck and made deliveries. The customers would praise Da vid, saying, “He doesn't talk, but he really shows you how to operate a lawn mower！”8．The author gave David an interview to ________.A．give him some practiceB．show sympathy for himC．find a person who is reliableD．find a part­time worker in need9．The author finally hired David because ________.A．He realized David was dependableB．there were no other workers in the shop thenC．he needed someone who was willing to work thenD．David kept showing up10．We can infer from the last paragraph that ________.A．the author prefers David to be more outgoingB．the author feels lucky to hire DavidC．David has had his character changed through workD．some customers just play jokes on David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。

高中英语真题:2014-2015学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题考试时间: 120分钟总分:150分I . 语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：完形填空(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1—15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将对应的该项涂黑。

Mrs. Jones was very interested in singing. She had a good1 , except that some of her high notes tended to sound likea gate, which someone had forgotten to 2 . Mrs. Jones wa s very aware of this 3 , and took every 4 she could find t o practise these high 5 . As she lived in a small house whe re she could not practise without 6 the rest of the family, s he usually went for long walks along the country roads whene ver she had time, and practised her high notes there. Every ti me she heard a 7 or a person coming along the 8 , she stopped and 9 until she could no longer be heard before s he started practising again, because she was a 10 person, and because she was sensitive about those high notes.One afternoon, however, a fast, open car came up behind her so 11 and so fast that she did not hear it until it was only a few yards from her. She was singing some of her highest and most 12 notes at the time, and as the car passed her, she saw an puzzled 13 suddenly come over its driver’s face. H e put his brakes on violently, and as soon as the car stopped, he jumped out and began to 14 all his tires carefully. Mrs. Jones did not dare to tell him what the noise he had heard had really been, so he got back into his car and drove off as15 as he had been when he stopped.1. A. note B. noiseC. soundD. voice2. A. close B. oilC. washD. open3. A. strength B. sickness C. weaknessD. advantage4. A. chance B.time C. person D. place5. A. notes B. songs C. signsD. sounds6. A. preventing B. harming C. protectingD. disturbing7. A. train B.noise C. carD. plan8. A. path B. road C. streetD.avenue9. A.expected B. waited C. confusedD. puzzled10. A. brave B. talented C.shyD.proud11 . A. carefully B. loudly C. quicklyD. silently12. A. difficult B. tiringC.boringD. energetic13. A.conclusion B. expression C. impression D. a ction14. A. wash B. clean C. repair D. exam ine15. A .calm B. upset C. puzzled D. pleased第二节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）All scientists subscribe to the view that the increase in the ear th’s temperature is due to the burning of fossil fuels like coal, 16_____________(nature) gas and oil to produce energy. Som e byproducts of this process 17______________ (call) “greenhouse” gases, the most important one of 18___________is carb on dioxide. Dr. Janice Foster explained “There is a natural ph enomenon that scientists call 19___________ greenhouse effe ct. This is when small amounts of gases in the atmosphere, lik e carbon dioxide, methane 20__________water vapor trap hea t from the sun and therefore warm the earth. 21___________ the greenhouse effect, the earth would be about 33 degrees Celsius 22___________ (cool) than it is. So, we need those ga ses. The problem begins when we add huge quantities23____ ______ extra carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. 24________ ____means that more heat energy tends to be trapped in the atmosphere, 25____________ (cause) the global temperature t o go up.II. 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、和D项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卷上将对应的该项涂黑。

2014-2015年高二上学期英语期末试题第I卷第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。

ANobody likes home economics(家政学). But restoring the program could help us in the fighting against obesity and chronic diseases today.The home economics movement was founded on the belief that housework and food preparation were important subjects that should be studied scientifically. The first classes occurred in the agricultural and technical colleges that were built in the 1860s. When most departments of universities rejected women, home economics was a back door into higher education.Indeed, in the early 20th century, home economics was a serious subject. When few people understood germ(微生物)theory and almost no one had heard of vitamins, home economics classes offered vital information about washing hands regularly, eating fruits and vegetables and not feeding coffee to babies.However, today we remember only the fixed ideas about home economics, forgetting the movement’s most important lessons on healthy eating and cooking. Too many Americans simply don’t know how to cook. Our diets, consisting of highly processed foods made cheaply outside the home, have contributed to many serious health problems. In the last decade, many cities and states have tried to tax junk food heavily or to ban the use of food stamps to buy soda. Clearly, many people are doubtful about any governmental steps to promote healthy eating. But what if the government put the tools of obesity prevention in the hands of children themselves by teaching them how to cook?My first experience with home economics happened two decades ago when I was a seventh grader in a North Carolina public school. A year later, my father’s job took our family to Wales, where I attended a large school for a few months. It was the first time I had ever really cooked anything. I remember that it was fun, and with an instructor standing by, it wasn’t hard. Those lessons stuck with me when I first started cooking for my husband and myself after college and they will do. Teaching cooking in public schools can help solve some problems facing Americans today. The history of home economics shows it’s possible.1.Home economics ______.A.is a subject becoming more and more popular with AmericansB.is often used to help fight against obesity and chronic diseasesC.once offered women a special approach to university educationD.was first taught in the agricultural and technical colleges in the early 1900s2.The third paragraph mainly tells us ______.A.the importance of regular hand washingB.the health benefits of fruits and vegetablesC.the contents of home economics classes in the early 20th centuryD.the significance of teaching home economics in the early 20th century3.What does the author imply in the last paragraph?A.Her family moved frequently in her childhoodB.Cooking classes have a far-reaching influence on her later life.C.To receive a better education, she went to a large school in WalesD.Teaching cooking is the key to solving Americans’ health problemsBSelf-esteem is all about how much we feel valued, loved , accepted and thought well of by others and how much we value , love and accept ourselves. People with healthy self-esteem are able to do better in school and find it easier to make friends. They tend to have better relationships with others, feel happier, find it easier to deal with mistakes and failures, and more likely to stick to something until they succeed. People with low self-esteem often feel as if no one will like them or accept them or that they don’t do well in anything.The following ways may help you improve your self-esteem.Try to stop thinking negative thoughts about yourself. If you’re used to focusing on your shortcomings, start thinking about positive aspects of yourself that overweigh them. It is good to aim high, but your goals for yourself should be within reach. That’s why you should set practical goals and never expect the impossible. Mistakes are part of learning, so view mistakes as learning opportunities. Accept that you make mistakes because everyone does. Also, you should recognize what you can change and what you can’t. If you realize that you’re unhappy with something about yourself that you can change, start today. If it’s something you can’t change(like your height), start to work toward loving yourself the way you are. Feeling like you’re making a difference and that your help is valued can do wonders to improve your self-esteem. So don’t hesitate to make a contribution. You can lend a hand to a classmate who’s having trouble, help clean up your neighborhood or volunteer to do some other things.Self-esteem plays a role in almost everything you do. It takes some work, but it’sa skill you’ll have for life.4.The passage is mainly about ______.A.what self-esteem meansB.what people with how self-esteem are likeC.how people improve their self-esteemD.what people with healthy self-esteem are like5.We can infer from the passage that ______.A.the old tend to have healthier self-esteem than the youngB.we should build healthy, positive self-esteem when youngC.there are more people with low self-esteemD.it is not easy to build healthy self-esteem6.The underlined word“them” in Paragraph 3 refers to ______.A.your strong pointsB.your weaknesses and faultsC.your aims and goalsD.your classmatesCEarly this month, the Obama Administration called for increased protection of the world’s most southern continent, Antarctica. Scientists say climate change and human activity have increasingly led to the melting of massive pieces of Antarctic ice. The disappearance of ice will not only affect wildlife in the area such as seals and penguins. The melting will also cause oceans and seas around the world to rise. This represents a major threat, especially to coastal areas. For example, the ancient city of Venice, Italy has long been threatened by rising sea levels. The situation is made worse by the fact that its ancient buildings, built on a body of water called a lagoon are slowly sinking. When the city was founded about 1,600 years ago, the levels of the Adriatic Sea was almost two meters lower than it is today. Rising sea levels are not the only threat. The salty water is also destroying Venice’s famous buildings and artworks. The Italian government is trying to fix the problem with the construction of a seven-billion-dollar of moving flood barriers.Climate change is also leading to the melting of ice in other areas, such as Mount Kilimanjaro in northern Tanzania. It is the highest point in Africa, measuring almost 6,000 meters. The mountain supports five vegetation zones and many kinds of animals. The ice glaciers on the mountain are disappearing very quickly. This will have a bad effect on the mountain’s ecosystems and on Tanzania’s travel industry. Also, a valuable record of thousands of years of weather history will also be lost if the ice melts. Scientists study pieces of glacier to understand weather patterns from thousands of years ago.In the United States, the icy masses in Glacier National Park in Montana may soon completely disappear because of climate change, In 1850, there were an estimated 150 glacier in the more than 400,000-hectare park.There are twenty-six glaciers remaining today. Scientists estimate that the glaciers will be gone by 2030. Warning temperatures are also threatening many kinds of plants and animals that live in this mountain ecosystem.7.According to the passage, what has been affected in Italy by rising sea levels?A.Its ancient buildings are slowly sinking.B.Venice’s famous buildings and artworks are also being destroyed.C.The ice glaciers on the mountain are disappearing very quickly.D.Both A and B.8.How many glaciers have disappeared since 1850 in Glacier National Parks?A.Around 150.B.About 26.C.About 400,000.D.Around 124.9.The writer developed the passage mainly by ______.A.listing reasonsB.giving examplesC.making comparisonsing quotations10..What could be the best title of the passage?A.Climate ChangeB.The Melting of Massive Pieces of Antarctic IceC.Visiting Endangered Places around the WorldD.The Disappearance of the Ice Glacier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。

高中英语真题:2014-2015学年高二上学期期末考试英语试卷考试时间: 120分钟满分: 150分本试卷共分成两卷，第一卷为选择题，请把答案填涂到答题卡上，第二卷为主观题，请把答案写到答题卷上。

第一卷共115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15秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话只读一遍。

1．What’s the weather like at the moment?A．Rainy. B．Sunny. C．Cloudy. 2．What’s the women’s roommate like?A．She’s patient．B．She’s nice．C．She’s tidy．3．Why has John moved out?A．To be near the school． B．To live in a quiet place．C．To avoid the trouble．4．What’s the man’s problem?A．He can’t see the sign clearly． B．He has no ticket for th e movie．C．He’s parked in the wrong place．5．Which musical instrument does Bob have? A．Drums．B．A guitar． C．A violin．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三个选项选出最佳选项，并标在试卷相应位置，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，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间，每段对话或独白读两遍。

高中英语真题:2014-2015学年高二英语上学期期末考试试题第I卷（选择题共115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。

When will the plane take off?At 5:30. B. At 5:15. C. At 5:10.What will Jane do at 4 o’clock?Play tennis. B. Stay at home. C. Look after a patient. What are the speakers talking about?Only children. B. Life attitudes. C. Making friends. How does the man look?Very nervous. B. Very tired. C. Very excited.5. What is the woman busy with?A. Preparing for a speech.B. Writing a report.C. Organizing a discussion.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,各个小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段对话，回答第6、7题。

6. What is the relationship between Jim and Mary? Colleagues. B. Classmates. C. Couple.7. What’s the woman’s attitude towards Jim and Mary’s pro blem?She believes it is their business.She doesn’t want to help them.She agrees with their Mom and Dad.听第7段对话，回答第8至10题。

高二年级英语学科第一卷（选择题）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分）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。

1. What does the woman mean?A. She is going to the shopping center.B. She cannot go with the man.C. She will have a physical exam tomorrow.2. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a bookstore.B. In a library.C. In a reading-room.3. What do we know about Peter Schmidt?A. He has lost his ticket.B. He is expecting a ticket.C. He went out to buy a ticket.4. How much was a pound of green beans five years ago?A. $ 0.50B. $ 1.50C. $ 2.505. How does the woman feel?A. PleasedB. SatisfiedC. Discouraged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。

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。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6至7题6. How does the woman usually go to work?A. On foot.B. By car.C. By taxi.7. What is she going to do now?A. Teaching music.B. Singing a song.C. Playing the piano.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题8. What do we know about the list of books?A. It was lost.B. It has been thrown away.C. It has been taken away by the woman.9. Why does the man need the books?A. To lend them to the woman.B. To place them in his study.C. To read them later.10. What does the woman think of the books?A. They are good for her.B. They are of no use.C. They are badly needed.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题11. When does the woman’s son get home?A. After tea.B. After four.C. Before four.12. How does the woman’s son go to school?A. By bus.B. On foot.C. On foot except rainy day.13. Why can the woman’s husband send their son to school sometimes?A. Because his office is far away from school.B. Because he likes to do so.C. Because the school is on the way to his office.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题14. Who is Mel Gibson?A. A singer.B. An actor.C. A dancer.15. What kind of movie does the woman like?A. Movies about romance.B. Horror movies.C. Movies about history.16. How does the man like horror movies?A. Interesting.B. Bloody.C. Great.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题17. Where did the storm happen?A. In North America.B. In South Africa.C. In South America.18. How many people became homeless as a result of the storm?A. Over fourteen.B. About fifteen.C. Over two hundred.19. Where were Mr. Smith’s children when the storm started?A. In the kitchen.B. In the yard.C. In the rooms.20. Why did Mr Smith go back inside their house?A. To get some food.B. To get some clothes.C. To get his missing child.第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分35 分）第一节：单项选择（共15 小题；每小题1分，满分15分）21．What _______ pity that you must leave now! It is such _______ great fun to have dinner with you．A．a; a B．a; the C．/; a D．a; /22．——What ___ I wear for the party this evening, darling?——It's a formal dinner．A．shall B．can C．may D．must23．You had better book rooms at the hotel in advance _____you should find no room on your arrival.A. so thatB. even ifC. in caseD. now that24．—Larry, I will call you at 6 o’clock tomorrow morning.—Thanks, Mum. But it’s too early. I _____then.A. am sleepingB. am to sleepC. will be sleepingD. has slept25．_____as a responsible person ，Tony was appointed head of the department.A. JudgingB. JudgedC. Having judgedD. To be judged26．To our delight, we got _______ workers to do the work as we expected.A. as twice manyB. twice as manyC. twice many asD. as many twice27．_____ to train his daughter in English，he put an ad like this in the paper，―______，an English teacher for a ten－year－old girl.‖A．Determined；Wanted B．Determined；WantingC．Determine；Wanted D．Determining；Wanting28．_____ leaves the room last ought to turn off the lights.A. AnyoneB. The personC. WhoeverD. Who29．You can’t imagine ______ when they received these nice Christmas presents.A. how they were excitedB. how excited they wereC. how excited were theyD. they were how excited30．–My brother passed the driving test and he is planning to buy a car of his own.– Congratulations! ___________.A. So am IB. So did IC. So it is with meD. So will I31．--Would you like to go to the concert with me tonight?--I’d love to, but of us two has tickets. Do you have some?A. bothB. allC. neitherD. nobody32．------ It is he often fails in the exams makes his parents worried about him.------ So, he has to work whole- heartedly.A. what; thatB. that; whatC. that; thatD. / ; that33．Tom's mother kept telling him that he should work harder, but ______didn't help．A．he B．which C．it D．one34．-- Have you each got a computer in your office?-- Of course. of our work by the computer.A. Two thirds, are doneB. Two third, were doneC. Three quarters, is doneD. Three fourth, was done35．--Can you tell me ?--By doing more reading.A. how I will improve my writingB. which way I can chooseC. how do I deal with my writingD. what’s wrong with my writing第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）If you asked high school girls to name their favorite sports, most would probably say basketball or volleyball. I happen to be one of the few girls who would 36:surfing. But isn’t that a boy thing? Some people 37.Most certainly not.I started surfing about five years ago and38in love with the sport on the very first day. Riding that first 39was the best feeling I had ever experienced.When I try to 40surfing with other things, I find it very difficult because, in my ___41_,there’s nothing like it. It involves body,42,and soul. There，s sand between my toes and cool, salt water all 43us. The feeling I get when I’m surfing across that 44,becoming one with the 45,is like I’m weightless.The one thing I can 46from surfing and not any other sport is endless challenge. You can never be the ―best surfer‖ because the ocean 47an uncountable variety of waves that nobody can ever master. The variations of surfing styles are wonderful. Some surfers are free and flowing; others are very aggressive and 48.All of these things attract me to surfing and make it 49 from any other sport.I’ve 50to tell every girl I know to do something that people don’t think girls can do. It’s part of being human to advance to new 51,so shouldn’t it be expected that girls should stepup and start 52the limits of things boys and men used to dominate?There’re women 53side by side with the President of our country, so why not side by side with the boys 54the football team or out in the water surfing? Give girls a chance to __55, and they will.36．A. tell B. answer C. give D. realize37．A. wonder B. understand C. reply D. believe38．A. stayed B. came C. dropped D. fell39．A. wave B. storm C. sail D. boat40．A. bring B. connect C. compare D. tie41．A. work B. study C. holiday D. life42．A. mind B. effort C. health D. time43．A. along B. above C. around D. by44．A. beach B. water C. board D. lake45．A. sky B. world C. earth D. ocean46．A. take B. get C. make D. keep47．A. catches B. includes C. offers D. collects48．A. sharp B. great C. hard D. calm49．A. known B. right C. far D. different50．A. chosen B. tried C. learned D. promised51．A. levels B. points C. steps D. parts52．A. reaching B. accepting C. pushing D. setting53．A. sitting B. walking C. fighting D. working54．A. of B. from C. on D. with55．A. think B. succeed C. perform D. feel第三部分阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从所给的四个选项（A，B，C和D）中，选出最佳选项。

2014-2015学年第一学期高二期末段考英语试题考试时间：120分钟分值：150分注意事项：1.选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。

2.非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；不准使用涂改液。

不按以上要求作答的答案无效。

第一部分语言知识及应用(共两节，满分45分)第一节完形填空(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1～15各题所给的A.B.C.D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

Some people took a tourist bus to a mountainous area .The scenery was really __1__and a couple of young lovers were __2__ so much by the natural beauty that they got off the bus on the way. Shortly after the bus went on, they heard a__3__ boom ahead of the road. It was a huge rock rolling down in the landslide that hit the bus and fell with it into a deep valley. The lovers were greatly __4___by the news that no passengers on__5__ survived. When they calmed down, they __6__ and expressed their feelings in a few words.The above story was told by a__7__ when we were riding a tourist bus to a scenic mountain. He asked us to guess what the lovers said after the disaster that they had ___8___ escaped.Often we read reports about traffic accidents, among which there were lucky ones who missed the bus and ___9__ the disaster. Those people usually said with a sigh of __10__ “Fortunately I was not on board.”On our bus the passengers’___11__ to the guide were various.But the answer was quite out of our ___12__.“If we hadn’t got down and delayed the bus, it would have passed the dangerous spot and all the passengers would have __13___”The story passed from person to person as a sort of wit (智慧) test, but I think __14__ It actually serves as an examination of a person’s mind. I pay my heart-felt respect to the couple who, instead of feeling lucky, ___15__ themselves for causing the loss of lives. People all have heart for mercy , but it is often a flashing thought across one’s mind that decides whether it is good or evil (邪恶的).1．A. breathtaking B. inspiring C. satisfying D. frustrating 2．A. struck B. moved C. encouraged D. appealed 3．A. vast B. noisy C. loud D. large4．A. shocked B. scared C. embarrassed D. confused 5．A. bus B. hill C. board D. road6．A. shouted B. screamed C. explained D. sighed7．A. tourist B.guide C.driver D.passager 8．A. finally B. eventually C. nearly D. narrowly9．A. passed B. avoided C. caused D. trapped10．A. sadness B. concern C. relief D. regret11．A. emotions B. expressions C. attitudes D. replies12．A. touch ` B. expectation C. doubt D. reach13．A. died B. passed C. survived D. stayed14．A. differently B. actually C. similarly D. sincerely 15．A. thanked B. blamed C. apologized D. forgave第二节语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。