高二英语-2015-2016学年高二上英语期末模拟卷

2015-2016学年山东某校高二上学期期末考试英语试卷一、阅读选择（1）If you want a job of taking care of children, which ad will you answer?A LOST AND FOUNDB ROOMMATESC FOR SAILD HELP WANTED（2）You will call____ if you want to buy a radio.A 800---0436B 800—0739C 800—4661D 800—4964（3）If your aunt wants to rent a room from Feb.1st to Apri.1st, how much money should she pay?A $160B $ 129C $ 209D $4182.Sara went to a boarding school. Here is a letter she wrote to her parents from the school. Dear Mom and Dad,I'm afraid I have some bad news for you. I have been very naughty and the headmaster is very angry with me. He is going to write to you. You must come and take me away from here. The trouble started last night when I was smoking a cigarette（香烟）in bed. This is against the rule of school. As I was smoking, I heard someone coming towards the room. So I threw the cigarette away. Unluckily, the cigarette fell into the waste-paper basket, which caught fire. Soon the whole room was burning.The headmaster called for the fire department. The school is far from the town and by thetime the firefighters arrived, the whole school was on fire. Many of the girls are in hospital. The headmaster said that the fire was all my fault and you must pay for the damage（损失）. He will send you a list for about a million dollars.PS: None of the above is true, but I have failed my exams. I just want you to know how bad things could have been!（1）Why did Sara write home?A To tell her parents about the fire.B To ask for a million dollars.C To tell her parents she had failed her exams.（2）What did Sara say was the reason why the headmaster was angry with her?A She had failed her exams.B She had been caught smoking in bed.C It was her fault that the school had caught fire.（3）Who came into the room when the writer smoked?A Her parents.B The headmaster.C We don't know.（4）Why did Sara tell her parents about the fire?A To play a joke on them.B To make them less angry at her real news.C To warn them about what the headmaster was going to do.（5）The best title of the passage is "______".A A big fireB A strict headmasterC How bad things could have been3. By May, after three months, I had lost 22pounds and reached my goal of 115pounds．M y friends would say"Alice, you look great!"or"How did you lose so much weight? "．Those co mpliments（赞扬）made me feel good and confident．Soon I dropped to 110ponds．A few of my friends told me that I need to stop dieting becau se I was starting to look sick．They brought me a present-a bag of chocolates, which I later gave to my sister．My mum would come to my room, with t ears in her eyes, and have long chats about how harmful this diet was and begged me to stop ．My dad would leae worried messages on my cell phone at school, telling me that it would d o serious harm to my body．By mid-June, when school was coming to an end, I was down to an only alive state of 95pounds．All of a sudden, I knew I had to do something．I guessed the nmber itself scared me．I recalled my doctor．He told me about a girl who was 95pounds and was at the risk of dying．I knew I was putting my life at risk, but for what? To make those who love me worried? Is it worthw hile to be thin?Now I realize that models in magazines, TV and movies are not realistic．The price to pay f or the"perfect body"is living with the dangerous and sometimes deadly eating disorder．An d there are more important things to think about than how thin you are．（1）How did the author feel when she weighed 115pounds？________A Happy．B Disappointed．C Worried．D Painful．（2）The author's mother went to her room to________．A bring her some chocolates．B tell her she missed her．C ask her to stop dieting ．D talk about her studies．（3）The author decided to stop dieting________．A when her friends told her to do so．B when her weight dropped to 95pounds．C when her father left some messages．D when her mother had a talk with her．（4）What does the writer want to tell us？________A It is too expensive for people to lose weight．B You will be healthy as long as you stop dieting．C There is no model with a perfect body in real life．D Being thin is not the most important thing in our life．4. The popularity of bicycling continues to rise, and it is no surprise．It's fun, healthy and eco﹣friendly．Maybe that's why there are 1.4 billion bicycles and only 400 million cars on roads worldwide today．Bikes can take you almost anywhere, and there is no fuel cost!Hop on a bicycle and ride around your neighborhood．You may discover something newin your community．Stopping and getting off a bike is easier than stopping and getting outof your car．In many communities, you can bike to work and benefit from exercise without polluting the environment．You don't even have to ride all the way．Folding bikes work well for workers who ride the train．Just fold the bike and take it with you．Have you ever thought about bicycling across a foreign country? It's a great way to experience another culture, see beautiful scenery and meet friendly people．Bicycle enthusiast Goran Kropp bicycled across not just one country but several．He rode a remarkable 11, 000km from his home in Sweden to Nepal and then climbed MountEverest!And now, bicycling across a country to raise money for a charity or to advertise a cause is also popular．To encourage people to bike, many cities in Europe have established bike﹣share programs．In Paris, for example, thousands of bikes are parked at bike stations around the city．Users can rent bikes at any station．The first half﹣hour of use is free．Afterthat, users pay a small fee．When they've finished riding, they simply park their bikes at any station．For people who don't want to drive, the bikes are an excellent alternative（替代品）to buses and taxis, which burn fuel and cause pollution．As a result of the success of bike plans in Europe, they're spreading to theUS．, Australia, China and other countries as well．Have you ever tried any shared bikes in your city?（1）We can learn from the passage that________．A bikes are becoming more and more popularB bikes save people's timeC bikes have increased in priceD buses and taxis will be replaced by bikes．（2）According to this passage，workers in some cities can take their bikes________．A to concerts and festivalsB into their company officesC onto public transportationD to large recreational areas．（3）When do the bike riders in Paris have to pay a fee？________A When they damage the bikes in an accident．B If they ride the bikes for over thirty minutes．C After they receive a bill in the mail for a ride．D Before they rent the new bikes at any station．．（4）We know from Paragraph 3 that________．A many people can use the same bikesB the bikes aren't likely to breakdown C riders can keep the bikes for months D people can ride bikes to raise money．二、完形填空5. 完型填空Footracing(竞走)is a popular activity in the United States. It is not only seen as a competitive sport, but also as a________to exercise. Though ________ runners may spend months training to compete, other runners and walkers ________not train at all.________not competing to win might run in an effort to beat their own time, or ________ to enjoy the fun and exercise. People of all ________ , from those less than one year old to those in their80s, ________ into this sport. The races are held on city streets, on college campuses,________ parks, and in suburban areas, and commonly 5 to 1 0 kilometers in ________ .The largest footrace in the world is the 12-kilometer Bay to Breakers ________ that is held in San Francisco every spring. This race ________ on the east side of the city near San Francisco Bay and ends on the ________ side at the Pacific Ocean. In 1993 there were 80,000 people________ in this race through the streets and hills of San Francisco. In the ________ are the serious runners who compete to win, and ________might finish in as little as 34 minutes. Behind them ________ the thousands who take several hours to finish. In the back of the race are those who wear various clothing just for ________ . There was a group of firefighters who were all ________ in a long line and were carrying a fire—hose(消防水龙带). One year there was a wedding ________ , in which the bride dressed in a long white gown and the groom wore a tuxedo(晚礼服). They________flowers to by-standers, and were actually married at some point along the route.（1）A planB designC approachD way（2）A seriousB amateurC famousD ordinary（3）A mustB couldC mightD should（4）A OthersB TheseC ThoseD Ones（5）A finallyB simplyC partlyD certainly（6）A agesB walksC sortsD nations（7）A turnB lookC breakD enter（8）A acrossB overC throughD on（9）A sizeB lengthC depthD height（10）A raceB cityC groundD ceremony（11）A holdsB goesC beginsD carries（12）A northB southC eastD west（13）A singingB helpingC watchingD running（14）A beginningB frontC courseD process（15）A whoB whatC whichD as（16）A stayB fallC areD is（17）A funB medalC winD prize（18）A wrappedB followedC separatedD tied（19）A dinnerB partyC dayD invitation（20）A soldB presentedC threwD donated三、用单词的适当形式完成短文6. I was at the Indian grocery store with my cart totally full to check out．There was an African American man in his（61）________（sixty） behind me．I told him he could go before me（62）________he had just two items in his hand，and he was all smiles and added，as if（63）________（tease）me，"Thanks!Why don't you pay for my stuff too，"and laughed．I felt a little（64）________（embarrass） and thought that the man had a wonderful sense of humor．I told the lady at the check out not（65）________（charge）him．I said I would pay for him．He said，"No，no，no，I was just kidding．"And I（66）________（reply） with a smile，"Yes，yes your wish is heard．Please let me do it!"As we talked outside，he told me that the Indian herbs（草药）（67）________he had bought （68）________（be）for his friend so I should take the money．I said to him，"It is goodthat it is not for you．Now you can pay it forward to somebody else．"He thanked me and promised he would．（69）________（eventual），I went home（70）________my car full of groceries and my heart full of warmth and kindness．Whom．四、单词拼写7. 单词拼写根据句意和汉语提示，写出下列单词的正确形式，每空限填一词。

2015-2016学年度上学期（期末）考试高二英语试题【新课标】第I卷客观题（满分100分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. Where are the two speakers?A. At an airport.B. At a bus station.C. At a railway station.2. How many shirts does the man have?A. Nine.B. Seven.C. Five.3. Why is the woman looking for her raincoat?A. Because the radio says it is going to rain.B. Because she listened to the weather forecast.C. Because it’s raining now.4. What is the man?A. A publisher.B. A writer.C. A seller.5. What is the man most probably doing?A. Having an interview.B. Talking with an old friend.C. Dealing with computer problems.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, 各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。

2015—2016学年度上学期期末考试高二英语试卷时间：100分钟满分：120分第I卷第一部分听力（略）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中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

ACar washes are a common sight throughout Nigeria, but Madinat Aliyu’s roadside business is special: she is the only woman car-washer in the north of the country.“This job has caused me a lot of problems.” said the 27-year-old, checking cars waiting to be cleaned.Aliyu began her work two years ago, hoping to use the 7,000 naira(about ￡28) she earned every month to put her younger sisters and brothers through school following the death of their mother, the only one who made money to support the family. But her family begged her to stop doing this job, and she has received “judgment and warnings” from strangers too.“My grandmother cried for many days. Some people thought it was a joke to bring more customers. Others said if I was doing it for money, they would just give me money to stop bringing them shame,” she said to me, as she got water from a well by the roadside. “But I hate laziness and depending on somebody else.”Little by little, Aliyu got admirers. “Some customers only allow her to wash their cars,” said her colleague Shamsudeen Mohammed. “I trained many green hands to wash cars, and I can honestly tell you Aliyu’s work is better than any man’s.” he added.Recently some women came to Aliyu to ask for advice on starting their own business. “Unfortunately a woman’s family discouraged her. I told her, if you listen to them, you will find yourself living a life you don’t want,” she said. Though she is still looked down upon by many, Aliyu has no plans to stop her work. “It is believed men can do something, but I believe I can do it too.”21. Madinat Aliyu washes cars mainly to ______.A. support her familyB. learn about carsC. pay back debtsD. help her friend22. From the fifth paragraph, we know Shamsudeen Mohammed ______.A. sang high praise for AliyuB. trained Aliyu to wash carsC. had more customers than AliyuD. prefers to work with men23. As a woman car-washer, Aliyu ______.A. enjoys her family’s supportB. dreams of going to collegeC. is popular with new customersD. sets an example for other women24. Which of the following can best describe Aliyu?A. Shy but smart.B. Independent and confident.C. Honest but lazy.D. Humorous and imaginative.BWhen Lily Grasso recently brought home a letter from her school, her mother, Kristen Grasso, got angry. The letter claimed that Lily’s body mass index(BMI) was 22 and she was at risk for being overweight.The 11-year-old star volleyball player carries 124 pounds on an athletic 5-foot-3 frame and eats healthy foods. “It says ‘at risk’, and then it tells you to go to their website; when you do that, the ‘at risk’then turns into ‘Lily is overweight’.”Grasso said on TODAY. She believes her daughter enjoys a healthy weight and that the Florida Department of Public Health in Collier County made a mistake by sending what’s known by some as a “fat letter” home with her daughter. She thinks that children might feel bad by being labeled as overweight, especially when they are healthy.But Deb Millsap, public information officer of the Collier Country Healthy Department, and Dr. Joan Colfer, the department director, told TODAY that while the letters are sent home with the students, they are in sealed envelops addressed to the parents. Students can’t open the letters, or that means they are reading their parent s’ mail.The letter included the student s’ BMI and information on their vision and hearing as well as whether they are at risk for scoliosis(脊椎侧凸), with data coming from a regular screening process that occurs when students are in kindergarten, the first, the third, and the sixth grades. Florida is one of the 21 states that have laws requiring BMI screenings. Millsap said the healthdepartment was currently in the middle of screenings for this school year, and last year the department tested 13,454 children. About 25 percent had possible vision issues, less than 1 percent had possible hearing problems, about 2 percent had scoliosis, and 43 percent had BMI issues, either above or below normal numbers. Parents can give up the screening for their children, but Millsap and Colfer said 99% of the parents wouldn’t do.“We do not want kids to have self-esteem(自尊) issues,” said Millsap. “Right on the letter it says sports may impact the results.” Athletic children and adults might have a higher BMI because they have more muscle mass. BMI provides general information for doctors to work with, but does not provide an entire picture of a person’s health.25. When Kristen Grasso received the “fat letter”, she _____.A. was worried a lot about her daughter’s healthB. got annoyed and disagreed with the conclusionC. feared that too much sport hurt her daughterD. felt angry because her daughter made mistakes26. What kind of sports does Lily Grasso take part in?A. Soccer.B. Basketball.C. Tennis.D. Volleyball.27. About the “fat letter”, Deb Millsap held that ______.A. it would greatly hurt students’ self-prideB. it shouldn’t be taken home by studentsC. students shouldn’t read it without permissionD. it was wrong for the health department to do it28. We can know from the passage that ______.A. BMI includes information on vision, hearing and scoliosisB. students will have four screenings before the 7th GradeC. half the states of America have carried out the regular screening processD. about a quarter of American pupils have possible vision issuesCChildren are known to be very keen observers and once they are interested in something, it is very likely to stay with them for life. They tend to look at life through the eyes of the person they are close to or want to be like. If their role model is optimistic, there are more chances of themoptimistic. The role model becomes their standard of measurement.Because they follow the actions of their role models so closely, children adopt the personality and attitude of their role models. Children learn to like or dislike certain things by mimicking the personality and attitude of the people they admire.One reason why children keep changing their answers to “what would you like to be when you grow up” is that they are influenced by individuals in a certain field.Children view the social relationships (family or public) mainly in the light of the importance these relationships hold in the life of their role models. Their expression of their feelings is many times a reflection of their role model’s outlook(观点).According to a study, around 56% of teenagers identified with the role models. Out of these, those having personal or direct contact with their role models had higher self-esteem and were better at academics compared to those who didn’t. As such, children who have positive role models, have more self-confidence and are more optimistic about their future. They learn to handle themselves well in social settings and positively interact with those around them.Of course, children who have their parents as positive role models have a well-rounded outlook towards life. They find it easier to deal with the highs and lows of life because they have seen their parents do it before. They find a sense of stability and security knowing that they will overcome failures just like their parents before them. Besides, it becomes easier for parents to discipline(管教) and guide children. So it is no wonder why children who have parents as their role models have fewer behavioral issues.29. This article is mainly about______.A. the relation between role models and childrenB. the importance of role models to childrenC. how to be a good role model for childrenD. how to change children’s personality and attitude30. The underlined word “mimicking” in Paragraph 2 can be replaced by ______.A. imitatingB. acceptingC. studyingD. changing31. According to the study, after direct contact with their role models, ______.A. there is a decrease in children’s self-esteemB. there are fewer children better at academicsC. children may feel more optimistic about their futureD. children may have a strong desire to succeed32. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that______A. children’s behavioral issues are seriousB. teaching children strategies for security is importantC. people should learn the latest studies on role modelsD. parents should set a good example for childrenDWealth starts with a goal saving a dollar at a time. Call it the piggy bank strategy. There are lessons in that time-honored coin-saving container.Any huge task seems easier when reduced to baby steps. If you wished to climb a 12,000-foot mountain, and could do it a day at a time, you would only have to climb 33 feet daily to reach the top in a year. If you want to take a really nice trip in 10 years for a special occasion, to collect the $15,000 cost, you have to save $3.93 a day. If you drop that into a piggy bank and then once a year put $1,434 in a savings account at 1% interest rate after-tax, you will have your trip money.When I was a child, my parents gave me a piggy bank to teach me that, if I wanted something, I should save money to buy it. We associate piggy banks with children, but in many countries, the little containers are also popular with adults. Europeans see a piggy bank as a sign of good fortune and wealth. Around the world, many believe a gift of a piggy bank on New Year’s Day brings good luck and financial success. Ah, but you have to put something in it.Why is a pig used as a symbol of saving? Why not an elephant bank, which is bigger and holds more coins? In the Middle Ages, before modern banking and credit instruments, people saved money at home, a few coins at a time dropped into a jar or dish. Potters(制陶工) made these inexpensive containers from an orange-colored clay(黏土) called “pygg,” and folks saved coins in pygg jars. The Middle English word for pig was “pigge”. While the Saxons p ronounced pygg, referring to the clay, as “pug”, eventually the two words changed into the same pronunciation, sounding the “i” as in pig or piggy. As the word became less associated with the orange clay and more with the animal, a clever potter fashioned a pygg jar in the shape of a pig, delighting children and adults. The piggy bank was born.Originally you had to break the bank to get to the money, bringing in a sense of seriousnessinto savings. While piggy banks teach children the wisdom of saving, adults often need to relearn childhood lessons. Think about the things in life that require large amounts of money--- college education, weddings, cars, medical care, starting a business, buying a home, and fun stuff like great trips. So when you have money, take off the top 10%, put it aside, save and invest wisely.33. What is the piggy bank strategy?A. Paying 1% income tax at a time.B. Setting a goal before making a travel plan.C. Aiming high even when doing small things.D. Putting aside a little money regularly for future use.34. Why did the writer’s parents give him a piggy bank as a gift?A. To delight him with the latest fashion.B. To encourage him to climb mountains.C. To help him form the habit of saving.D. To teach him English pronunciation.35. The last paragraph talks about ________.A. the seriousness of educating childrenB. the importance of managing moneyC. the enjoyment of taking a great tripD. the difficulty of starting a business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。

2015-2016高二英语上期期末考试模拟试题2一、单项选择（每题1分，共15分）1---- I’m sorry I made a mistake.---- _____, Nobody is perfect.A Take your timeB You’ve rightC Whatever you sayD Take it easy2 David is ___ animal fur, so he won’t visit anyone who has cats or dogs in her house.A curious aboutB satisfied withC allergic toD fond of3 No matter where he is , he makes ____ a rule to go for a walk before breakfast.A himB thisC thatD it4 ----- Do you allow your son to go to any internet café on holiday?------ ______ not!A ExtremelyB ThoroughlyC AbsolutelyD Completely5 We would have called a taxi yesterday if Harold ______ us a ride home.A didn’t offerB wouldn’t offerC hasn’t offeredD hadn’t offered6 _______ at the cafeteria before , Tina didn’t want to eat there again.A To eatB EatC Having eatenD Eating7 Don’t handle the vase as if it ____ made of steel.A isB wereC has beenD had been8 He was about to leave home _____ a heavy rain poured down..A whileB whenC beforeD as9 ----Why does the lake smell terrible ?----- Because large quantities water ______.A have pollutedB is being pollutedC has been pollutedD have been polluted10 Tom accidentally _____ your secret . Don’t be angry with him.A let outB took careC made sureD made out11 Under no circumstance _____ up this chance to study further.A shall I giveB I shall giveC I gaveD I will give12 --- Do you have a minute ? I’ve got something to tell you .---- Ok, ____ you make it short.A Now thatB If onlyC So long asD Even though13 ---- What on earth are the police busy with?------ They have been looking into how the plane crash _____.A came aboutB came upC came downD came out14 With no rain for months and food ____, the soldiers felt very worried.A running outB to run outC run outD being run out15 It was in the factory _______the TV sets were produced ________ we met for the first time.A. where, whereB. that, whereC. that, thatD. where, that二、完形填空（每题1.5分，共30分）To celebrate the end of our exams, my friends and I went to a fast food restaurant. We 16 hamburgers and Coca Colar at the counter. When our 17 came, I started walking towards an empty table. By bad luck, my purse strap(带子) got 18 on a chair and the tray(托盘) that I was holding slipped 19 my handsand went flying in the air. The tray , and its contents, 20 on a man who was just about to 21 a bite of his sandwich. I stared, greatly 22 , as the drinks soaked(浸湿) his white shirt.Then I 23 my eyes and prepared myself for his burst of 24 . Instead, he said “It’s OK” to 25 me before he disappeared into washroom.Still shaky and unsure 26 to do next, my friends and I went to a table and sat there, trying our best to look 27 . A moment later, the man came out of the washroom and 28 our table. My heart almost stopped 29 . I though he was going to ask for my father’ s30 and call him.To my surprise, he merely smiled at us, handed us some cash and said, “ 31 yourself new hamburgers.” He then walked 32 without even finishing his food.He could have made what was already an uncomfortable situation worse, 33 he chose a different way and gave us a reason to believe that there is still 34 in this world. I’ll never 35 his actions.16. A. demanded B. made C. arranged D. ordered17. A. food B. turn C. bill D. menu18. A. fixed B. caught C. cut D. tied19. A. by B. in C. from D. out20. A. knocked B. fell C. stood D. hung21. A. swallow B. taste C. take D. chew22. A. discouraged B. disappointed C. shocked D. annoyed23. A. rolled B. rubbed C. narrowed D. closed24. A. bitterness B. anxiety C. anger D. sorrow25. A. satisfy B. comfort C. encourage D. praise26. A. what B. who C. how D. which27. A. mild B. honest C. calm D. modest28. A. pushed B. approached C. drew D. laid29. A. beating B. breaking C. sinking D. trembling30. A. help B. position C. number D. job31. A. Prepare B. Buy C. Find D. Cook32. A. on B. around C. up D. away33. A. so B. since C. although D. but34. A. kindness B. happiness C. politeness D. brightness35. A ignore. B. refuse C. oppose D. forget三、阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）AChina is a land of bicycles. At least it was back in 1992 when I traveled the country. Back then everyone seemed to be riding a bicycle. Millions of them, all black. Cars were rare. Yet since my arrival in Beijing last year, I’ve found the opposite is true. There are millions of cars. However, people still use their bicycles to get around.F or many, it’s the easiest and cheapest way to travel today. Bicycles also come in different colors---silver, green, red, blue, yellow, whatever you want.It’s fun watching people biking. They rush quickly through crossroads, moveskillfully through traffic, and ride even on sidewalks(人行道). Bicycles allow people the freedom to move about that cars just can’t provide.Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese culture, I decided to buy a bicycle. Great weather accompanied my great buy. I immediately jumped up on my bicycle seat and started home. My first ride home was orderly (守秩序的). To be safe, I stayed with a “pack” of bikers while cars on the streets came running swiftly out of nowhere at times. I didn’t want to get hit. So I took the ride carefully.Crossing the streets was the biggest problem. It was a lot like crossing a major highway back in the United States. The streets here were wide, so crossing took time, skill and a little bit of luck. I finally made it home. The feeling on the bicycle was amazing. The air hitting my face and going through my hair was wonderful. I was sitting on top of the world as I passed by places and people. Biking made me feel alive.36According to the author, why are bicycles still popular in China today?A. Because they are traditional and safe.B. Because they are colorful and available.C. Because they are convenient and inexpensive.D. Because they are fast and environment friendly.37. The author decided to buy a bicycle because he intended ______________.A. to ride it for funB. to use it for transportC. to experience local skillsD. to improve his riding skills38. How did the author feel about his street crossing?A. It was difficult.B. It was boring.C. It was lively.D. It was wonderful.39. Which of the following best describes the author’s biking experience?A. The author enjoyed showing off his biking skills.B. The author took great pleasure in bikingC. The author was praised by the other bikers.D. The author was annoyed by the air while riding..BAll over the world, and for many different reasons, there are millions of people who rarely or never eat meat. These people are called vegetarians. To people who eat meat, being a vegetarian may seem like a very strange thing, diets for several different reasons.First, vegetarians have an enormous health advantage. One of the major health problems in modern societies is not too little protein but too much food, especially in the form of animal fats. Medical evidence suggests that animal fats, including butter, contribute to the development of cholesterol in the human body. High amount of cholesterol seem to be part of the cause of heart disease. Most vegetarians have low level of cholesterol. High amounts of animal fats also seem to lead to certain kinds of cancer, and vegetarians are typitally less vulnerable to these cancers than people who eat a lot of meat. Overall, studies comparing the health of vegetarians and meat-eaters show that the meat-eaters are twice as likely to die of heart disease as vegetarians are.Better health is one reason that people choose to become vegetarians. Another reason is religion. Some religions forbid the eating of meat. The largest of these is the Hindu religion, which has about 600 million believers in the world. Although not all Hindus are vegetarian, many are, and there are many believers of other religions such Buddhism and even some Christian religions that also do not eat meat.Many vegetarians do not eat meat simply because they do not like the taste of it. They have no religious or philosophical reasons; they just do not like meat. Another important reason that vegetarians give for not eating meat is the health advantages that were given above. Lastly, there are many people who do not eat meat because they just do not like the idea of killing animals for food. They believe that life, all life, is valuable, and that we do not have to destroy life to feed ourselves when there are other good sources of food.40. According to the passage, people choose to be vegetarians for the following reasons EXCEPT________.A. they want to stay healthyB. they are too kind to put the idea of killing animalsC. they live in areas where meat supply is not adequateD. they should not eat meat due to their religious belief41. Which of the following is true according to Paragraph 2?A. Vegetarians enjoy a more healthy life than the meat eaters.B. Heart disease and cancer are caused by large amounts of protein.C. There are twice as many meat-eaters as vegetarians who die of cancer.D. There are less health problems in modern society due to advanced medical care.42. What does “vulnerable” mean in Paragraph 2?A. Having low level of cholesterol.B. Having high level of cholesterol.C. Having weak ability to resist diseases and harms.D. Having strong ability to resist disease and harms.CGoing green seems to be fad(时尚)for a lot of people these days. Whether that is good o r bad, we can’t really say, but for the tow of us, going green is not a fad but a lifestyle.On April22, 2011, we decided to go green every single day for an entire year. This meant doing 365 different green things, and it also meant challenging ourselves to go green beyond easy things. Rather than recycle and reduce our energy, we had to think of 365 different green things to do and this was no easy task.With the idea of going green every single day for a year, Our Green Year started. My life and I decided to educate people about how they could go green in their lives and hoped we could show people all the green things that could be done to help the environment. We wanted to push the message that every little bit helps.Over the course of Our Green Year, we completely changed our lifestyle. We now shop at organic(有机的)stores. We consume less meat, choosing green food. Wehave greatly reduced our buying we don’t need. We have given away half of what we owned through websites. Our home is kept clean by vinegar and lemon juice, with no chemical cleaners. We make our own butter, enjoying the smell of home-made fresh bread. In our home office anyone caught doing something ungreen might be punished. Our minds have been changed by Our Green Year. We are grateful for the chance to have been able to go green and educate others. We believe that we do have the power to change things and help our planet.43. What might be the best title for the passage?A. Keeping Open-MindedB. Protecting the Planet.C. Going Green.D. Celebrating Our Green Year.44 It was difficult for the couple to live a green life for the whole yearbecause_________.A. they were expected to follow the green fadB. they needed to perform unusual green tasksC. they were unwilling to reduce their energyD they didn’t know how to educate other people. 45. What did the couple do over the course of Our Green Year?A. They tried to get out of their ungreen habits.B. They ignore others’ ungre en behavior.C. They chose better chemical cleaners.D. They sold their home-made food.46 What can we infer form the last paragraph?A. The government will give support to the green people.B. Our Green Year is becoming a national campaignC. So me people disagree with the couple’s green ideas.D.The couple may continue their project in the future..DHere is an astonishing and significant fact: Mental work alone can’t make us tire. It sounds absurd. But a years ago, scientists tried to find out how long the human brain could labor without reaching a stage of fatigue (疲劳). To the amazement of these scientists, they discovered that blood passing through the brain, when it is active, shows no fatigue at all! If we took a drop of blood from a day laborer, we would find it full of fatigue toxins(毒素) and fatigue products. But if we took blood from the brain of an Albert Einstein, it would show no fatigue toxins at the end of the day.So far as the brain is concerned, it can work as well and swiftly at the end of eight or even twelve hours of effort as at the beginning. The brain is totally tireless. So what makes us tired?Some scientists declare that most of our fatigue comes from our mental and emotional(情绪的) attitudes. One o f England’s most outstanding scientists, J.A. Hadfield, says, “The greater part of the fatigue from which we suffer is of mental origin. In fact, fatigue of purely physical origin is rare.” Dr. Brill, a famous American scientist, goes even further. He decl ares, “One hundred percent of the fatigue of sitting worker in good health is due to emotional problems.”What kinds of emotions make sitting workers tired? Joy? Satisfaction? No! A feeling of being bored, anger, anxiety, tenseness, worry, a feeling of not being appreciated---those are the emotions that tire sitting workers. Hard work by itself seldom causes fatigue. We get tired because our emotions produce nervousness in the body.47. What surprised the scientists a few years ago?A. The brain could work for many hours without fatigueB. Albert Einstein didn’t feel worn after a day’s work.C. Fatigue toxins coul d hardly be found in a laborer’s blood..D. A mental worker’s blood was filled with fatigue toxins.48. According to the author, which of the following can make sitting workers tired?A. Challenging mental work.B. Physical labor.C. Endless tasks.D. Unpleasant emotions.49. What’s the author’s attitude towards the scientists’ idea?A. He agrees with them.B. He doubts them.C. He argues against them.D. He hesitates to accept them. 50 We can infer from the passage that in order to stay energetic, sitting workers need to___________.A. have some good food.B. exercise regularlyC. enjoy their workD. discover fatigue toxinsEForgivenessTo forgive is a virtue, but no one has ever said it is easy. When someone has deeply hurt you, it can be extremely difficult to let go of your hate. However, forgiveness is possible, and it can be surprisingly beneficial to your physical and mental health. People who forgive show less sadness, anger and stress and more hopefulness, according to a recent research.___51____ Try the following steps:Calm yourself. ______52_____ You can take a couple of breaths and think of something that gives you pleasure: a beautiful scene in nature, or someone you love.Don’t wait for an apology. Many times the person who hurt you does not intend to apologize. They may have wanted to hurt you or they just don’t see things the same way. ________53______ Keep in mind that forgiveness does not necessarily mean becoming friends again with the person who upset you.Take the control away from your offender(冒犯者). Rethinking about you hurt gives power to the person who causes you pain. Instead of focusing on your mounded feelings, learn to look for the love, beauty and kindness around you._______54______ If you understand your offender, you may realize that he or she was acting out of unawareness, fear, and even love. You may want to write a letter to yourself from your offender’s point of view.Don’t forget to forgive yourself. _____55_______ But it can rob you of your self-confidence if you don’t do it.A. How should you start to forgive?B. Why should you forgive?C. Try to see things from you offender’s angle.D. Recognize the benefits of forgiveness.E. For some people, forgiving themselves is the biggest challenge.F. If you wait for people to apologize, you could be waiting an awfully long timeG.To make your anger die away,. try a simple stress-management technique.四、短文改错（共10错，共10分）下面短文中有10处语言错误。

2015—2016学年高二上学期期末英语试卷第一部分：听力第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，共计40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）AIn the far future, robots live on Earth as humans but the population of humans is smaller than a thousand. This is a story of a repair robot R-62.One day, a car came to the repair factory and a human stepped out of the car.“Wow, a human! I have never seen a real one,” said R-62.“Humans are quite clever. They’re able to do any action they want to. They’re even able to harm other human beings or organize wars, which they have been doing a lot in the history. Also they don’t even have to follow orders if they don’t want to,” said another robot T-59 quietly to R-62.“How terrible it is! And almost all robots seem afraid of him and don’t look at him directly,” said R-62.The human then sat down and asked if there had been any problems in the last 10 years and he only got a quick answer, “No, sir.”Then suddenly, R-62 said loudly, “I have one question for you.”The human said, “Yes”, a bit unhappy for not getting “sir”.“Why do human create so many robots?” asked R-62.Silence followed the question and he then said, “I don’t need to answer questions from robots!” He then went into his car and drove away quickly.“I really don’t understand why humans replaced (取代)themselves with robots,” asked R-62.“Because they thought that robots were more advanced(先进的) than humans. They created us to support themselves,” answered T-59.“But there are so few humans on Earth. What they should do is take away the robots or at least make them sto p doing the work which humans are supposed to do,” said R-62.“I agree. But we can do nothing about it. And now we have to finish repairing this car,” said T-59.“All right, let’s continue.”21. In T-59’s opinion, humans are .A. smartB. politeC. dangerousD. stupid22. According to the text, R-62 .A. dared not look at the human directlyB. was not friendly to the humanC. decided to give up its jobD. hope to live on Earth23. What can we learn from the story?A. R-62 doesn’t know what human beings look like.B. R-62 and T-59 are brothers and do different jobs.C. T-59 doesn’t want to support human beings.D. T-59 knows a lot about human beings.24. What’s R-62’s attitude towards humans’ creating robots?A. Frightened.B. Excited.C. Doubtful.D. Supportive.BDream-of-Jade: The Emperor’s Catby Lloyd Alexander Illustrated by D. Brent BurkettA beautiful, green-eyed, knowledgeable cat doesn’t follow the Chinese law no t to look at the emperor directly. She becomes the emperor’s friend, teaching him how to be a wise and humorous ruler. This story is full of gentle satire(讽刺) and humor and will make an unforgettable reading adventure(冒险) for the whole family. Lloyd Alexan der’s many honors include a Newbery Medal and two National Book Awards. Hardcover(精装) .YOUR PRICE $13.95BillPennant , Babe Ruth, and Meby Timothy TocherAnyone who enjoys baseball must like this book, particularly fans who appreciate the rich history of the game and the interesting characters of the early 20th century teams. Hardcover.YOUR PRICE $ 15.95Boat in a Bottle KitOh, come on, you know you’ve always wondered how those model ships got through the tiny bottle neck. At last, the secret has been revealed! A small glass bottle with a cork(软木塞), a boat, and a set of picture instructions allow you to try your hand at making your own boat in a bottle. The attractive box provides a safe place for your completed boat in a bottle.YOUR PRICE $ 11.95Kokopelli & Company in Attack of the Smart Piesby Larry GonickFrom the cartoonist(漫画家) comes this humorous adventure about secret messages, and huge, satellite-guided(卫星导航的) smart pies. Emma has been treated badly by her stepfather. One day she decides to run away to the Kokonino County, where the helpful Muses live. Unfortunately, Emma has arrived during the Great Pie War, when any careless move could result in getting hit by one of those has pies! In the face.Hardcover. YOUR PRICE $9.9525. Which of the following may you introduce to someone who likes sports?A. Boat in a Bottle KitB. BillPennant , Babe Ruth, and MeC. Dream-of-Jade: The Emperor’s catD. Kokopelli& Company in Attack of the Smart Pies26. Who won many honors according to the text?A. Larry GonickB. Timothy TocherC. Lloyd AlexanderD. Brent Burkett27. In the fourth book, why does Emma go to the Kokonino County?A. Because she doesn’t have a happy family life.B. Because she wants to have an adventure.C. Because she wants to eat pies there.D. Because she has a friend there.CSure, it’s good to get along with your teacher because it makes the time you spend in the classroom more pleasant.And yes, it’s good to get along with your teacher because, in general, it’s smart to learn how to u nderstand the different types of people you’ll meet throughout your life.“But really, there’s one super-important reason why you should get along with your teacher. When you do, learning bursts right open,” says Evelyn Vuko, a longtime teacher who writes an education column(专栏) called “Teacher Says” for the Washington Post newspaper.In fact, kids who get along with their teachers not only learn more, but they’re more comfortable asking questions and getting extra help. This makes it easier to understand new material and do your best on tests. When you have this kind of relationship with a teacher, he or she can be someone to turn to with problems, such as problems with learning or school life, such as bullying.As a kid in a primary or middle school, you’re at a wonderful stage in your life. You’re like a sponge (海绵), able to absorb lots of new and exciting information. On top of that, you’re able to think about all this information in new ways. Your teacher knows that, in most cases, is very excited to be the person who’s giving you all that material and helping you make it. Remember, teachers are people, too, and they feel great if you’re open to what they’re teaching you. That’s why they wanted to be teachers in the first place—to teach!Some kids may be able to learn in any situation, whether they like the teacher or not. But most kids are sensitive to the way they get along with the teacher, and if things aren’t going well, they won’t learn as well and won’t enjoy being in class.28．In the passage, the author mainly talks about _______.A. how to get along well with othersB. the importance of a good relation with teachersC. how much the students are expected of to get along with teachersD. how to make the time in the classroom more pleasant29．“Learning bursts right open” in the third paragraph really means _______.A. learning becomes easier for you at onceB. you find an opening to learningC. there’ll be more problems with learningD. there’ll be no problems at all with learning3O．According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?A. If you get on well with your teachers, you must have a good result in exams.B. The more questions you ask, the higher marks you will get.C. If you have a good relationship with your teacher, you can turn to him when in trouble.D. Many kids can do well without a good relationship with teachers.31．Which of the comments is FALSE on teachers and their work according to the passage?A. Teachers are excited even if you wouldn’t like to accept their teachin g.B. Teachers sometimes have the same feelings as students do.C. Though few, there are still some students who can learn even if they don’t like the teacher.D. Having a bad relationship with your teachers does more or less harm to your studies. DA small town in southwest Britain is banning(禁止) plastic bags in an attempt to help the environment and cut waste－a step that environmentalists believe is a first for Europe.Shopkeepers in Modbury population 1,500, agreed to stop handing out disposable plastic bags to customers on Saturday. They said paper sacks and cloth carrier bags would be offered instead.Last month, San Franciso became the first U.S. city to ban plastic grocery bags. Internationally, laws to discourage the use of plastic bags have been passed in parts of South Africa and Ireland, where governments either tax shoppers who use them or fine companies that hand them out. Bangladesh already bans them, and so do at least 30 remote Alaskan villages.Modbury, about 225 miles southwest of London, has also declared a bag amnesty(宽限期), allowing local people to hand in plastic bags that have piled up at home. They will be sent for a recycling.The Modbury ban was the idea of Rebecca Hosking, who saw the effect of bags on manne life while working in the Pacific as a wildlife camerawoman. She said response(反应) in the town so far had been “really positive”.“Modbury is quite an old-fashioned town and a lot of people have wicker baskets to go out shopping anyway,” Hosking t old Sky News Television.The Worldwatch Institute, an environmental research agency, states that 100 billion plastic bags are thrown away each year in the United States alone. More than 500 billion are used yearly around the world.32. What was Rebecca Hosking?A. A lawyer.B. An environmentalist.C. A sailor.D. A photographer.33.The underlined word “disposable” in the passage probab ly means .A. acceptableB. valuableC. throw-awayD. long-lasting34 It can be inferred from the passage that .A. most of the people in Modbury continue to use plastic bagsB. fewer and fewer plastic bags will be used in the world.C. San Francisco is the first city to ban plastic bags in the worldD. most countries in the world have passed laws to ban plastic bags35. Which of the following would be the best title of the passage?A. Environmental ProtectionB. Big Cities Banning Plastic BagsC. Effect of Plastic Fags on Sea AnimalsD. British Town Banning Plastic Bags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。

2015—2016上学期高二期末考试试题（14级）I. 选择填空(本大题共20小题，每小题2分，共60分）从每小题所给的四个选项中，选出一个可以填入题中空白处的最佳选项。

未选、错选或多选均不得分。

1. I went ________ with my parents last Sunday. It was very nice.A. to swimB. swimingC. swimmingD. swim2. – Hello, Tang Hua! ______ was your vacation?-- Oh, it was wonderful.A. HowB. WhatC. WhenD. Where3. -- _____ was the weather like yesterday?-- It was very cold.A. HowB. WhatC. WhyD. Which4. I went to Harbin with my twin brother last winter holiday . Both of us had __________A. good timeB. great holidayC. a great funD. great fun5. The joke was so funny that all of us _________ tears.A. laughed atB. laughed intoC. laugh intoD. laughed over6. My dad and I _________ volleyball the day before yesterday.A. were playedB. was playedC. plaiedD. played7. Last Saturday, I __________ with my sister. We stayed at home.A. wasn’t go sailingB. went sailingC. didn’t go sailingD. don’t go sailing8. ______ your sister late for school yesterday morning?A. WasB. WereC. DidD. Are9.-- ________ do you think of the movie called The King’s Speech.-- I think it is boring.A. HowB. WhyC. WhatD. Which10. —Kate, _______ did you like in the past?-- Oh, I liked jazz very much.A. what type of musicB. which musicC. what type musicD. whose music11. Tom prefers _______ at home rather than go to the cinema.A. stayingB. stayC. stayedD. to stay12. At that time I spent my free time _______ music. Rock music was my favourite.A. listeningB. to listenC. listening toD. hearing13. Ben used to invite his friends over ________ movies together.A. watchB. to watchC. watchingD. watched14. I loved playing computer games in the past. But now I think it is a waste of time to sit _________ a machine.A. in the front ofB. in front ofC. behindD. on15. Last weekend Rosalie and Nina __________ online happily.A. chatedB. chattingC. chattedD. were chatted16. Harry Potter is so _________! He is never afraid of the bad guys.A. smartB. excitingC. boringD. brave17. Climbing mountains can ________ you energetic.A. keepB. rentC. orderD. spend18. I have ________ a part-time salesperson in a company.A. worked onB. worked asC. worked forD. work as19. Johnson _______ six companies so far.A. has applied toB. has applied forC. applied forD. applied to20. The transportation in Beijing _________ a lot. There are more subways and light rails.A. changesB. changed D. have changed D. has changed21. I went to Beijing by train. I enjoyed the beautiful scenery __________.A. in the wayB. by the wayC. on the wayD. no way22. It has been ten years _____ I last came to New York.A. beforeB. agoC. forD. since23. ______ took me some time ______ the American way of living..A. It; to learnB. That; learnC. It; learningD. That; to learn24.I’d like _______ with my friends this weekend.A. go boatingB. to go boatingC. going boatingD. boating25. Staying at home is too boring. Why __________ join us?A. don’tB. not youC. don’t youD. aren’t you26. I need to lose weight, so I am ___________ now.A. on dietB. on a dietC. in a dietD. at a diet27. Tom is crazy _________ football. He is a football fan.A. onB. overC. inD. about28. She used to ____ with her parents, but now she is used to _____ with her classmates at school.A. live; livingB. live; liveC. living; livingD. living; live29. Jane is keen _______ painting, and she is good_______ it.A. on; onB. on, atC. at; onD. at; at30. My uncle bought a new bike for ________last month..A. theirsB. theyC. meD. III. 阅读理解（本大题共15小题，每小题2分，共30分）阅读下列短文，每篇文章后面有五个小题，请从每小题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳答案。

高中英语真题：中学2015-2016学年高二上学期期末考试试题.doc一、阅读理解(共4题)1. If you do not use your arms or your legs for some time, they will become weak. When you start using them again, they slowly become strong again. Everybody knows that. Yet many people do not seem to know that memory works in the same way.When someone says that he has a good memory, he really means that he keeps his memory in practice by using it. When someone else says that his memory is poor, he really means that he does not give it enough chance to become strong.If a friend says that his arms and legs are weak, we know that it is his own fault. But if he tells us that he has a poor memory, many of us think that his parents may be blamed(责备), and few of us know that it is just his own fault. Have you ever found that some people can’t read or write but usuallythey have better memories? This is because they cannot read or write and they have to remember things, they cannot write them down in a small notebook. They have to remember days, names, songs and stories, so their memory is the whole time being exercised.So if you want to have a good memory, learn from the people: practise remembering things in a way as other people do.21. Someone can’t have a good memory if ________.A. he can’t read or writeB. he doesn’t use his memory oftenC. his parents haven’t a good memoryD. he doesn’t use his arms or legs for some time22. Which of the following is TRUE ?A. Your memory doesn’t work in the same way as your arms or legs.B. Your memory, like your arms or legs, becomes weak if you do not give it enough chance for practice.C. Don’t learn how to read and write if you want to ha ve a better memory.D. A good memory comes from less practice.23. Few people know that it is only ______ if a friend has a poor memory.A. his own faultB. his parents’ faultC. his teachers’ faultD. his g randmother’s fault24. The writer of this passage wants to tell us ________.A. how to use our arms or legsB. how to read and writeC. how to have a good memoryD. how to learn from the peoplest July, my parents and I went to visit my aunt and uncle in Seattle, a city on the northwest American coast. Dad did some research and had no difficulty in finding us cheap tickets online.On the day of our flight, we had to wake up very early. When we checked our bags in, we found that one bag weighed too much, so we had to pay a fine. After that, Dad insisted that we go and have some breakfast at the airport restaurant. We had a lot of fun watching many different people there.Then we realized it was getting late, so we rushed to the gate. It took one hour for everyone to get on the plane, but finally the door was shut and we were on our way!I think my favorite experience during our trip was our visit to Mount Rainier, a volcano near Seattle. It was nothing like I had expected. Before we left, my aunt lent us hats to protect us from getting sunburned, so I supposed that it would be very hot. Imagine my surprise when we drove up the mountain and I discovered the top was covered in snow and ice!My uncle led us to a small path beyond the main trails to increase our chances of seeing wildlife. We walked over a small hill, and suddenly before us there appeared a field of snow. Small wild flowers grew up through the snow; underneath the snow we could hear rushing water — a small stream. Little animals stood still to avoid being noticed; tiny birds rose into the air. It was the most beautiful sight that I’d ever seen.25. What ticket did the father buy for the family?A. Bus.B. Ship.C. Train.D. Airplane.26. Why did they pay a fine?A. Because they got up late.B. Because they didn’t w ait in line.C. Because they came to the airport lateD. Because their bag was overweight.27. What was the writer’s most impressive experience?A. The flight to Seattle.B. The breakfast in the airport.C. The visit to Mount Rainier.D. The discovery of a small stream.28. Why did they choose a small path instead of the main trails?A. To enjoy more of the wildlife.B. To take a shortcut to save time.C. To avoid the snowy road.D. To avoid being attacked by animals.3.In 1901,H.G.Wells, an English writer, wrote a book describing a trip to the moon. When the explorers landed on the moon, they discovered that themoon was full of underground cities. They expressed their surprise to the "moon people" they met. In turn, the "moon people" expressed their surprise. "Why," they asked, "are you traveling to outer space when you don't even use your inner space?"H.G.Wells could only imagine travel to the moon. In 1969, human beings really did land on the moon. People today know that there are no underground cities on the moon. However, the question that the "moon people" asked is still an interesting one. A growing number of scientists are seriously thinking about it.Underground systems are already in place. Many cities have underground car parks. In some cities, such as Tokyo, Seoul and Montreal, there are large underground shopping areas. The "Channel", a tunnel connecting England and France, is now complete.But what about underground cities? Japan's Taisei Corporation is designing a network of underground systems, called "Alice Cities". The designers imagine using surface space for public parks and using underground space for flats, offices, shopping, and so on. A solar dome (太阳能穹顶) would cover the whole city.Supporters of underground development say that building down rather than building up is a good way to use the earth's space. The surface, they say, can be used for farms, parks, gardens, and wilderness. H.G. Wells' "moon people" would agree. Would you?29. The explorers in H.G.Wells' story were surprised to find that the "moon people" .A. knew so much about the earthB. understood their languageC. lived in so many underground citiesD. were ahead of them in space technology30. What does the underlined word "it" (Paragraph 2) refer to?A. Discovering the moon's inner space.B. Using the earth's inner space.C. Meeting the "moon people" again.D. Traveling to outer space.31. What sort of underground systems are already here with us?A. Offices, shopping areas, power stations.B. Tunnels, car parks, shopping areas.C. Gardens, car parks, power stations.D. Tunnels, gardens, offices.32. What would be the best title for the text?A. Alice Cities—cities of the future.B. Space travel with H.G.Wells.C. Enjoy living underground.D. Building down, not up4.On April 22, 2012, I jumped from an airplane 13, 000 feet up. What was the purpose? It was just to overcome my fear of heights.Seven years ago, when I went to France, I couldn’t go up the Eiffel Tower because I was afraid. It seemed so high. I wanted to overcome my fear, so I could dare to go skydiving（跳伞）. At first, I didn’t think I could, but I finally made it.I don’t think that I could have jumped out of that plane without the encouragement of my wonderful friends and classmates—Yodel and Tatiana! It was a pity that we couldn’t jump together. However, as we prepared to jump, there was something special among us-- a special bond.I made a reservation（预定）to go skydiving one week before the day of my jump. I felt nervous during the whole week, kind of blue; but mysteriously. When it was the moment to jump from the airplane, I didn’t feel any fear (I)just jumped! That was wonderful! Wonderful!There was a whole new world and the beautiful sky. I had never seen such a beautiful world! First, I felt an awful acceleration（加速）and then I felt like I was lying in the air…like a bird! I think it was an illusion, but it was wonderful!The oncoming wind blew me strongly. It was amazing! After about 50 seconds free fall, the parachute opened. When I landed on the ground, I felt a lack of oxygen. It was difficult to breathe in during the freefall.I was so glad that I survived and was able to overcome my fear! Everything went well! If possible, I want to jump again. My first jump is an outstanding memory for me.33. What would be best title of the passage?A. Overcoming fear of heights.B. Not daring to go up the Eiffel Tower.C. Jumping from a planeD. A special bond with friends34. By saying “I finally made it”, the author means _________.A. he gave up going skydiving in the endB. at last he succeeded in skydivingC. he made up his mind in the endD. he finally made a reservation35. Why did the author feel a lack of oxygen when he was landing on the ground?A. Because he was falling for about a minute.B. Because it was his first time to do so.C. Because people breathe in less air when falling freely.D. Because the wind was blowing him strongly.二、阅读填空(共2题)1.Some researchers, parents and teachers have suggested that high-school classes begin later in the morning to accommodate (适应) teens’ needs for more sleep. 36 However, in the meantime you’ll have to make your own adjustments. Here are some suggestions that may help you to sleep better.Set a regular bedtime. Going to bed at the same time each night signals to your body that it’s time to sleep. 37 So try to stick as closely as you can to your sleep schedule, even on weekends.Exercise regularly. 38 Finish exercising at least 3 hours before bedtime. Many sleep experts believe that exercising in late afternoon may actually help a person sleep.Avoid stimulants (刺激物). Don’t drink beverages with caffeine, such as soda and coffee, after 4 pm. 39 And drinking alcohol in the evening can make a person restless and interrupt sleep.Relax your mind. Avoid violent, scary or action movies or television shows right before bed. Reading books with active plots may also keep you from falling or staying asleep.Create the right sleeping environment. 40 So close your curtains(and make sure they’re heavy enough to block out light) and turn down the thermostat (恒温器). Noise can prevent people from sleeping well. Use a white-noise machine if you need to block out a noisy environment.A. Waking up at the same time every day also helps establish sleep patterns.B. People usually sleep best in a dark cool room.C. Light signals to the brain that it’s time to w ake up.D. Try not to exercise right before bedtime as it can make it harder for you to fall asleep.E. Nicotine is also a stimulant, so quitting smoking may help you sleep better.F. Naps too close to bedtime may keep you from falling asleep.G. Some schools have carried out later start times.2.A fifteen­year­old boy named Justin Foster in Dover, New Hampsh ire went ____61____ (miss) two days ago. _____62___ was not until the lunchtime the next day that he was found missing. His mother became ____63____(worry) and asked her husband to call the police. People offered various explanations for his ____64____ (disappear). Kelly, his sister said that Justin returned home the night before and even ____65____(hear) him put on his favourite CD, and just then she happened to see ____66____ large spaceship flying outside the window, so she thought Justin must have been taken ___67_____ by some aliens. Some people also say that they themselves experienced this kind of thing. But detective Sam Peterson, who took charge ____68____ the case, said that there ____69____(be) really no hard evidence that aliens took him and that they wouldn't give up ____70____ they found out what had happened.三、完型填空(共1题)1.On Thursday afternoon Mrs. Clarke locked the door and went to the women’s41 as usual. It was a pleasant way of passing time for an oldwoman who lived 42 .When she came home she sensed 43 unusual. Had someone got in? The back door and the 44 were all locked and there was no sign of forced entry (进入). Had anything been __45 ? She went from room to room, checking, and found her camera and watch 46 .The following Thursday she went out at her 47 time, but she didn’t go to the club. _48 , she took a short walk in a park nearby and came home, 49 herself in through the back door. She settled down to wait and see what would 50 .It was 4 o’clock when the front doorbell rang. Mrs. Clarke was making tea at the time. The bell rang again, and 51 she heard her letter-box being pushed open. 52 the kettle（壶）of boiling water, she moved quietly towards the door. A piece of wire appeared through the letter-box, and then a 53 . The wire turned and caught around the knob (圆型旋钮) on the door-lock. Mrs. Clarke raised the kettle and 54 the water over the hand.A 55 _ cry was heard outside as the 56 fell to the floor and the hand was pulled back, which was 57 by the sound of running feet.It wasn’t long 58 the police caught the thief. And Mrs. Clarke was greatly 59 at the club for her successful 60 .41. A. party B. movement C. club D. organization42. A. lonely B. alone C. away D. busily43. A. everything B. nothing C. something D. anything44. A. windows B. rooms C. doors D. gates45. A. found B. opened C. taken D. broken46. A. losing B. missing C. leaving D. appearing[47. A. same B. spare C. special D. usual48. A. Therefore B. However C. Instead D. Again49. A. pushing B. letting C. pulling D. leading50. A. appear B. follow C. happen D. continue51. A. the next moment B. for a while C. in time D. for a moment52. A. Putting down B. Laying aside C. Picking up D. Taking away53. A. knife B. hand C. letter D. key54. A. spread B. dropped C. poured D. covered55. A. sad B. sharp C. warning D. strange56. A. key B. kettle C. door-lock D. wire57. A. followed B. caused C. produced D. ended58. A. before B. since C. until D. when59. A. surprised B. admired C. inspired D. supported60. A. self-satisfaction B. self-protection C.self-respect D. self-service四、短文改错(共1题)1.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。

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 2015—2016学年第一学期高二英语期末考试试题
 英语试卷(选修模块六)
 满分150分考试时间120分钟
 命题人：陈明华
 第一部分英语知识运用(共三小节,满分90分)
 第一节语法和词汇(共20小题;每小题1分,共20分)
 1.—How I wish I had studied harder when I was in senior school!
 —If you had，you ________ a university student now.
 A.are B.would be
 C.should D.were
 2.It's high time that you ________ even harder at your lessons as the exam is around the corner.
 A.work B.will work
 C.worked D.have to work
 3.Why does teaching as a career ________ many people?
 A.apply for B.attract to
 C.appeal to D.agree with
 4.________ doesn't matter much whether he'll come to the party.
 A.This B.It
 C.That D.What
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2015-2016学年高二英语上学期期末考试试题本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。

考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

试卷满分150分，考试时间i20分钟。

注意事项：1.开始答卷前，考生务必将自己的学校、班级、姓名和准考证号填写清楚。

2.将答案填在相应的答题卡内，在试题卷上作答无效。

第I卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节（共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

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

1. What is the woman doing now?A. Preparing for a test.B. Playing a game.C . Watching a program.2. How did the woman reach the concert?A. By car.B. By subway.C. By bike.3. How old is Jenny now?A. 15.B. 20.C. 22.4. How does the woman feel?A. The holidays passed quickly for her.B. She’s surprised to hear what the man said.C. The man already told her about the holiday.5. What is probably the man’s job?A. He is a dancer.B. He is a manager.C. He is a salesman.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。

新课标2015—2016学年第一学期高二期末考试英语试卷第一部分听力（共两节，每小题 第一节听下面五段对话。

每段对话后有 在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有 读一遍。

b5E2RGbCAP1. What did Jim ' s father take away from him? A. A camera. B. A computer.2. What does the man suggest the woma n do?A. Get some help.B. Try to avoid troubles.C. Finish her homework by herself.3. Whe n does the mailma n no rmally come? A. By 4:00. B. By 5:00.4. What does the man ask the woma n to do? A. Get on her feet. B. Get to work soon5. What is the woma n 'sjob?A. A nu rse.B. A doctor.第二节C. A cell phon e.p1EanqFDPwC. After 6:00.C. Take a rest DXDiTa9E3dC. A rich busi nesswoma n.RTCrpUDGiTA 、B 、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项， 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6至7题。

6. What will the man leave tomorrow? A. At 12:00. B. At 7:00a.m. 7. What day is it today? A. Thursday.B. Wed nesday.听第7段材料，回答8至9题5PCzVD7HxAC. At 6：00a.m.jLBHrnAILgC. Tuesday xHAQX74J0X8. How many people speak the Ainu Ian guage now? A. Over eighty.B. About sixty.C. About ten. LDAYtRyKfE9. Why is the Ainu Ian guage disappeari ng?A. The younger people aren ' t learning it.B. All of the books in the Ianguage have been lost. Zzz6ZB2LtkC. The government doesn' t encourage anyone to sp dv ak vkwMi1听第8段材料，回答10至12题 10. Who pays the heati ng bill?听下面5对话或独白。

2015-2016学年第一学期高二英语期末考试试题本试卷分第I卷和第II卷两部分。

满分150分，考试时间120分钟。

第I卷第一部分：听力（共两小节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What does the woman want the man to do?A. Clean the bathroom.B. Keep the toilet light on.C. P ut the toilet seat down.2. What does the man think about the fish?A. They have a disease.B. They are killing other wildlife.C. They moved to a different river.3. When can the woman leave work?A. At 5:00.B. At 6:00.C. At 7:00.4. How many students are there in Maria’s class?A. 25.B. 35.C. 45.5. What does the man think his problem is?A. He is probably just thirsty.B. He needs to eat all the time.C. He is too tired most of the time.（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。

2015-2016学年高二（上）英语期末考试卷一、听力（每小题1.5分，共计30分）二、完型填空（每小题1.5分，共计30分）My friend Michelle is blind, but you’d never know it. She makes such good use of her other 21 , including her “sixth sense”, that she rarely gives the impression she’s 22 anything.Michelle looks after her children pretty much like the rest of us, 23 that she doesn’t push too hard on them, 24 really benefit a lot from her relaxed attitude. She knows when to clean the house. She moves around so fast that often 25 do n’t realize she’s blind.I 26 this the first time after my six-year-old daughter, Kayla, went to play there. When Kayla came home, she was very 27 about her day. She told me they had baked cookies, played games and done art projects. But she was 28 excited about her finger-painting project.“Mom, guess what?” said Kayla, all smiles. "I learned how to 29 colors today! Blue and red make purple, and yellow and blue make green! And Michelle 30 with us.To my great 31 , my child had learnt about color from a blind friend!Then Kayla continued, “Michelle told me my 32 showed joy, pride and a sense of accomplishment. She really 33 what I was doing!” Kayla said she had never felt how good finger paints felt 34 Michelle showed her how to paint without looking at her paper.I realized Kayla didn’t know that Michelle was blind. It had just never 35 in conversation.When I told her, she was 36 for a moment. At first, she didn’t believe me. “But Mommy, Michelle knew exactly what was i n my picture!” Kayla 37 . And I knew my child was 38 because Michelle had listened to Kayla describe her artwork. Michelle had also heard Kayla's 39 in her work. We were silent for a minute. Then Kayla said slowly, “You know, Mommy, Michelle rea lly did ‘see’ my picture. She just used my 40 .”Indeed, she uses a special type of “vision” that all mothers have.21．A. ways B. means C. methods D. senses22．A. enjoyed B. found C. missed D. lost23．A. and B. except C. even D. but24．A. who B. it C. she D. which25．A. guests B. family C. children D. friends26．A. realized B. heard C. recognized D. witnessed27．A. excited B. sad C. satisfied D. enjoyed28．A. especially B. not so C. a little D. not at all29．A. paint B. draw C. create D. mix30．A. stayed B. painted C. talked D. played31．A. excitement B. encouragement C. delight D. surprise32．A. attitude B. color C. picture D. paper33．A. touched B. distinguished C. saw D. understood34．A. after B. before C. until D. when35．A. referred to B. turned out C. come up D. talked about36．A. curious B. quiet C. puzzled D. worried37．A. cried B. insisted C. complained D. informed38．A. right B. wrong C. worried D. uncertain39．A. shortcomings B. difficulties C. pride D. description40．A. paper B. pens C. hands D. eyes三、阅读理解（每小题2分，共计40分）第一节：阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

2015—2016学年度上学期期末考试高二年级英语科试卷命题学校：辽宁省实验中学命题人、校对人：石德心张立考试时间：120分钟满分：150分第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话仅读一遍。

1.Why doesn‟t the man open the door?A. He doesn‟t have the key.B. The key doesn‟t work.C. He gets a wrong key.2.Why didn‟t the man see Tom at his desk?A. Because Tom went out for a rest.B. Because Tom was in the manager‟s office.C. Because the manager fired Tom.3.What do you know about Jim‟s summer vacation?A. He had a relaxing summer vacation.B. He played a lot and studied less.C. He did nothing but study.4.What does the woman advise the man to do at last?A. Take a walk alone.B. Wait for her in the park.C. Wait until she finishes a letter.5.Where are the speakers?A. At a laundry.B. At a clothes store.C. At a supermarket.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。

2015--2016学年度第一学期高二英语试题参考答案听力 1--5 ABACB 6--10 ACBAC 11—15 CCABB 16---20 CBAAB阅读理解 21---25 DBCBA 26---30 ACBDB 31---35 CABDC 36---40 CAEGD完形填空 41--45 DBCBC 46--50 BAACD 51--55 DCAAC 56---60 ADCAB语法知识填空61 his 62 assistant 63 detailed 64 what 65 If 66 an 67 was accused 68 deliberately 69 taking 70 guilty短文改错Mr. Green wrote James to advise him to quit smoke. Mr. Green said that her longsmoking hisand active life was due t o∧healthy life he lived. He told James it is tough it is toa wasstop smoking. There was three different ways he could become addicted at cigarettes.were toHe could become physically addicted but he could also become mental addicted.and mentallyHe offered t o James some good advices on how to stop smoking.advice作书面表达参考范文Dear Johnson,I’ve always been fond of travelling since I was a little child. As far as I’m concerned, travelling can not only enrich my knowledge but also broaden my horizons. Besides, it can relax me and help me keep away from the pressure of study. So I want to take advantage of this vocation to travel around. However, my parents are strongly against me, for they consider it as a waste of money and time which should be spent on studies. I’ve tried my best to persuade them but they don’t understand or support me.Could you please help me out? Looking forward to your early reply!Yours,Li Hu a听力材料Text 1M: How did you like the concert? I find it really moving.W: I love pop music, but that conductor seemed a bit inexperienced.Text 2W: You should have covered your head with a hat, because such cold weather may doharm to you.M: It doesn’t matter. I am used to it.Text 3W: Listen, Andy. What’s the noise? It sounds like it comes from upstairs. M: I don’t think so. It mu st be the window-cleaner working next door. Text 4M: How are you feeling today?W: Much better. I think I’ll be back on my feet soon.Text 5W: Bob, w hat’s the matter with you?M: I fell on my way home yesterday. It seemed as if I had injured my ankle.Text 6W: What do you want to do tomorrow?M: I don’t know. Do you have any idea?W: Well, what about window-shopping?M: Oh, we do that every Saturday.W: Why don’t we go to the cinema?M: The film is boring.W: Well, let me see. What if we go for a ride in the country?M: Good idea. We haven’t gone for a ride in the country for ages.Text 7M: Can I go to the shops?W: No. You can’t go on your own.M: Why not?W: Because it’s dangerous for you to cross the road by yourself..M: Can I go to the park?W: Yes, you can if you finish your homework on time.M: Can Jane come with us?W: Sure.M: Oh, where is she?W: She’s behind the sofa.Text 8W: Liu Feng, there were no classes yesterday afternoon. What did you do?M: Nothing much. You look tired. What’s wron g with you？W: I was busy all the afternoon.M: Why?W: My neighbor’s mother was ill. She had to take her to hospital. So I took care of her baby.M: Did you have trouble in doing it?W: Yes, the baby was asleep at first, but later when he woke up he began to cry loudly. M: What did you do to make him calm down?W: I jumped like a monkey and showed him a lot of beautiful pictures.M: What happened then?W: It doesn’t work at first. I thought that he might be hungry, I gave him some milk and he stopped crying.M: You are great. I’ll tell our classmates about it.W: No, you are trying to make fun of me.Text9W: Mr. Smith, I want to learn to play the guitar during my winter vacation .Will you please teach me?M: I'm sorry, Mary. I’ll be away in Australia with my wife for about a month. But you can learn with Mr. White in the music center.W: Really? Could you tell me something about the center?M: Certainly. In the music center, music teachers will give different lessons to people who are interested in music.W: So Mr. White gives guitar lessons?M: That's right. I'm sure you'll learn very well with him.W: How shall I pay him?M: You can pay the teachers according to the time you learn with them. Usually you should pay Mr. White 35 dollars for an hour.W: How long do you think I should learn every day?M: I think two hours is enough. You'll get bored if you spend too much time there. W: OK. I will go there after lunch to get more information.Text 10M: Advertising reaches people through changeable forms of mass communication. These media include newspapers, magazines, televisions, radios and outdoor signs. Advertisers buy space in newspaper and magazine to publish their ads. They buy time on television and radio to broadcast their commercials.One of the several advantages is that most adults read a daily newspaper, and many of them specifically check the ads for information about products, services, or special sales.A main advantage of television to advertisers is that it brings sight, sound, and action directly to consumers in their home. And one advantage of advertising on radio is that people can listen to programs while doing other things, such as driving a car or working at home.Magazines are usually read in a leisurely manner and are often kept for weeks or months before being discarded. While large, colorful outdoor signs, which people pass by repeatedly, easily attract attentions.Other ways of advertising include the use of transportation, window displays, point-of-sale, telephone directories, and novelties.。

2015-2016学年度高二年上学期期末英语试题考试时间100 分钟出题人刘奇玉第一部分：阅读理解AA traveller was staying in an Egyptian village. One day, she held up her camera to take pictures of the children. Suddenly the young ones began to shout at her. The traveller's face turned red and she apologized to the head for what she was doing, and told him she had forgotten that people in some places believed a person would lose his soul if his picture was taken. She explained to him the operation of a camera for a long time. Several times the head tried to say something, but he couldn't. When she believed that the head didn't fear any longer, the traveller then let him speak. With a smile, he said, "The children were trying to tell you that you forgot to take off the lens(镜头) cap!"16. The traveller made an apology to the head because _____.A.she thought it was not right to take people's pictures without telling them beforehand(事先)B. the children would lose their soulsC. she had stayed in the village too longD. she didn't take a picture of the head first17. The traveller explained how to use a camera to the head because _____.A. the head was very interested in her cameraB. the head wanted to learn to take picturesC. she was afraid of the headD. she wanted the head not to worry about what she was doing18. When the head smiled, it's clear that _____.A. the children wanted to play with herB. the traveller didn't know what the children meantC. he wanted the traveller to tell him something elseD. the traveller didn't let him speak19. Which of the following is NOT right?A. The traveller knew something about people in some countries.B. The children wouldn't mind if the traveller took pictures of them.C. The head was afraid that the traveller's camera would hurt the children.D. The traveller didn't understand why the children shouted.BPopeye the Sailor first became a popular cartoon in the 1930s.The sailor in that cartoon ate lots of spinach to make him strong. People watched him, and they began to buy and eat a lot more spinach. Popeye helped sell 33 percent more spinach thanbefore! Spinach became a necessary part of many people’s diets. Even some children who hated the taste began to eat the vegetable.Many people thought that the iron in spinach made Popeye strong, but this is not true. Spinach does not have any more iron than any other green vegetable.People only thought spinach had a lot of iron because the people who studied the food made a mistake. In the 1890s, a group of people studied what was inside vegetables. This group said that spinach had ten times more iron than it did. The group wrote the number wrong, and everyone accepted it.Today, we know that the little iron there is in spinach cannot make a difference in how strong a person is. However, spinach does have something else which the body needs—folic acid.It is interesting to point out that folic acid can help make a person strong. Maybe it was really the folic acid that made Popeye strong all along.20.A good title for this reading passage is______.A. Popeye the SailorB. The Truth About SpinachC.A Mistake with NumbersD. Folic Acid Makes You Strong21.Why did many people eat spinach after they saw Popeye the Sailor?A. They thought spinach made them strong.B. They thought Popeye was funny.C. Spinach had a lot of iron.D. People liked folic acid.22.The reading passage says that perhaps Popeye got his strength from______.A. ironB. folic acidC. spinachD. exercise23.Folic acid is ______.A. something in foodB. a vegetableC. dangerousD. a certain kind of spinachCBody and FoodYour body, which has close relations with the food you eat, is the most important thing you own, so it needs proper treatment and proper nourishment (营养).The old saying “An apple a day keeps the doctor away ”is not as silly as some people think.The body needs fruit and vegetables because they contain vitamin C.Many people take extra vitamins in pill form, believing that these will make them healthy. But a good diet is made up of nourishing food and this gives all the vitamins you need. The body doesn’t need or use extra vitamins, so why waste money on them?In the modern western world, many people are too busy to bother about eating properly. They throw anything into their stomachs, eating hurriedly and carelessly.The list of illnesses caused or made worse by bad eating habits is frightening,24.“Your body has close relations with the food you eat.”It really means tha t ______.A.all kinds of food you eat can be made into your bodyB.your body is made up of the food you eatC.what you eat has great effect on your healthD.the more you eat, the fitter you will feel25.The old saying referred to in the passage tells us that ______.A.eating apples regularly does lots of good to our healthB.the apple is the best among all kinds of fruitsC.apples can take the place of doctorsD. an apple is a sure cure for illness26.In the second paragraph, the writer tries to let us know ______.A.our bodies need food or we can’ t liveB.often eating apples is a good habitC.taking extra vitamin pills is completely uselessD.a good diet is of great importance for our health27.From the passage we can draw a conclusion that if we want to keep healthy,we should ____.A. only eat an apple a dayB. eat properlyC. take as many vitamin pills as possibleD.throw something into our stomachs slowly and carefullyDA lot of people think Scotland is a part of England , but, as any Scotsman will tell you , it certainly is not. In fact, until the eighteenth century Scotland was an independent country, with a parliament of its own. The English had tried many times over many centuries to bring Scotland under their rule. They succeeded at last in 1707, and some Scots have never forgiven them.Scotland is now governed from London, but in some ways it is still a separate nation. It has its own capital city(Edinburgh),its own law, and its own stamps, it even has a language of its own, spoken now by only a few people in the islands.In some ways Southern Scotland is like England, with his good farmland and low green hills. Central and Northern (the Highlands) have high mountains and deep valleys, fast rivers and cold lakes. These days, of course, there are good roads and railways all through Scotland. Aberdeen, the northeast city where the oil from the North Sea comes to land, is especially easy to reach. But it can still be quite different to travel in the winter when the hills are covered with snow. It always takes a long time to visit the beautiful but far-off islands on the west coast. One reason why Scotland has stayed so different from England is the wildness of the land. It hasalways been difficult to get around there.28. From the history of the Great Britain we can know Scotland________.A.had been an independent country by the 19th centuryB.had been a dependent country by the 18th centuryC.was a separate country before the 18th centuryD.was a dependent country before 18th century29. The first paragraph tell us _______.A.the Scots used to fight against the rules from England many timesB.the Scots defeated the English at all the battlesC.the Scots never defeated the English at all the battlesD.it was quite easy for the English to occupy Scotland30. Scotland has a language of its own,________.A.which is spoken by all the ScotsB.which not many people speak nowC.which is almost the same as English languageD.which the English prevent from being spoken第二节：七选五阅读理解Bl ues has had a great influence on today’s American music 31Where did blues come from? 32 These men and women lost almost everything，but not their music．They brought it with them．This music was played on simple instruments．And it was sung by both men and women. Much of it also had a beat(拍子)that people danced to．33 Musician call this beat four．four time.It’s easy to understand the beat of blue music．Let’s discuss the instruments34 Blues began with the human voice；blues music is connected with the voice and always will be．35 Blues music grew out of these work songs．The next most important instruments in blues may be the guitar．It became popular with black musicians in the south in the 1920s．Now when you play blues，if you add drums，a piano and perhaps a bass violin, you already have a blues band．A．When did people stars to play blues?B．American blues always has this same kind of beat．C．Slaves often sang to help make the work in the fields easier．D．You can add instruments to blues as many as you like．E．It arrived hundreds of years ago with the ships that brought salves from Africa．F．The first and perhaps the most important instrument in blues is the human voice．G．We can say there wouldn’t be jazz，country music or rock and roll without blues．第二部分：完形填空Michel is a young girl who works for the police 36 a handwriting expert. She has helped 37 many criminals by using her special talents.When she was fourteen, Michel was already 38 interested in the differences in her friends' 39 that she would spend hours 40 them. After 41 college she went to France for a 42 two-year class in handwriting at the School of Police Science.Michel says that it is 43 for people to hide their handwriting. She can discover 44 of what she needs to know simply 45 looking at the writing with her own eyes, 46 she also has machines 47 help her make 48 different kinds of paper and ink. This knowledge is often 49 great help to the police.Michel believes that handwriting is a good 50 of what kind of person the 51 is. "I wouldn't go out with a fellow 52 I didn't like his handwriting. " She says. But she 53 she fell in love with her future husband, a young policeman 54 she studied his handwriting. It is later proved to be 55 , however.36 A. with B. by C. like D. as37 A. search B. follow C. catch D. judge38 A. so B. too C. quite D. extra39 A. books B. letter C. tongues D. handwriting40 A. writing B. studying C. settling D. uncovering41 A. attending B. finishing C. starting D. stepping into42 A. powerful B. natural C. special D. common43 A. main B. safe C. easy D. impossible44 A. most B. nothing C. little D. sight45 A. with B. by C. of D. about46 A. so B. for C. thus D. but47 A. they B. in which C. that D. those48 A. up B. out C. for D. into49 A. of B. to C. with D. for50 A. test B. sign C. means D. habit51 A. thief B. criminal C. writer D. policeman52 A. whether B. unless C. if D. after53 A. adds B. tells C. repeats D. cries54 A. before B. after C. so D. and55 A. necessary B. all right C. important D. quite easy第二节语法填空Taking a taxi in a certain Eastem European country can be 56 shocking experience. It is said 57 some taxi drivers have metal wires stuck into the passenger seats. And 58 a button is pushed, the seat will give you an electric shock. These taxi drivers don't do this 59 fun. They do it to tourists 60 argue about the ridiculous fares they charge. Some drivers charge as much 61 ten times the legal fare.They have a secret switch which 62 (make) the meters much faster. If you refuse to pay, you are really in for a shock.In one case, a German woman had no 63 but to pay US' $120 for a US $ 20 ride from the airport. She said that she was "really taken for a ride," but what could she do? Besides the electric shock, she was verbally 64 (abuse) and threatened with physical violence. She has only one piece of advice for tourists, "Take the bus 65 stay at home."第三部分书面表达第一节短文改错When I was young, I didn’t know what friendship. When I stayed with my friends, a warm feeling came out of the bottom from my heart . Now I have grown up and got many friend. And I have been tasted the pleasant feeling of friendship. When I am happy, they are also happy and shared the happiness with me .When I make progress, they will be very exciting. Instead, when I am in a difficult situation, they will offer help to me. So friendship is never an one-way ticket. If we want to get it, we must treat others good at first .We should always be ready to help others, especially that they are in difficult situations.。

高中英语真题：2015-2016学年高二上学期期末考试试题.doc一、阅读理解(共4题)1. It is widely believed that robots will star(担任主角) in human’s future life. But how soon will it be before robots become so intelligent that they will be able to do things, such as teaching languages or looking after patients in hospital? Some experts believe this will happen within twenty years while others disagree.One London company, UAS(University Automated Systems) has already developed machines that can be used as “home helps” for old people unable to look after themselves and those who are living on their own or in special homes. These machines can now do such things as cooking eggs and cleaning the floor, and the company says that future models still accept simple voice instructions and can be controlled by a “brain” that is the equivalent (替代品) of the latest IBM microcomputer. The director of UAS, MrHenry Jeffries, believes that in the next five to ten years companies will have developed even more sophisticated (复杂的) robots for use in industry. By that time, it is likely that they will also have begun to sell new forms of these machines into ordinary homes. Robots could do a wide range of household tasks, such as preparing meals, washing dishes, cleaning the house and so on. By then, the price of such machines may have come down to as little as $1,000.But Dr Sandra Lomax, who has done research into artificial intelligence at Sussex University and MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), believes we have a long way to go before we can develop truly intelligent machines.Preparing an omelet (煎蛋) may seem easy enough. But suppose one of the eggs has gone bad, even the most “intelligent” robot would probably still use it. If something slightly unusual needs doing something that requires even a little of ordinary human imagination, a robot is useless. They need programming for even the simplest of tasks and are not able to learn from experience. And teaching a robot how to recognize a bad egg is more difficult than teaching it to prepare the omelet, Dr Sandra Lomax says.21. A London company called UAS has already developed a machine which________.A. can teach languages and care for the patients in hospitalB. can help old people do certain jobs in the houseC. is controlled by microcomputer “brain”D. can accept simple voice instructions22. The director of UAS believes that in the next five to ten years new forms of machines will________.A. be able to “think” with their own brains and do anything with imaginationB. cost less than $1,000C. be used more in ordinary homes than in industryD. do more housework23. Dr Sandra Lomax thinks that________.A. no robot will ever be able to prepare an omeletB. a robot will soon be able to do unusual housework people can’t doC. we can program a robot to learn from experienceD. making an omelet is easier for a robot than recognizing a bad egg2. Tea, the most important of English drinks, is a relative latecomer to British shores. Although the custom of drinking tea dates back to the third millennium BC in China, it was not until the mid 17th century that tea first appeared in England.Afternoon tea was introduced in England by Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, in the year 1840. The Duchess would become hungry around four o’clock in the afternoon. The evening meal in her household was served fashionably late at eight o’clock, thus leaving a long period of time between lunch and dinner. The Duchess asked her servant to bring a tray of tea, bread, butter and cake to her room during the late afternoon. This became a habit of hers and she began inviting friends to join her.This pause for tea became a fashionable social event. During the 1880s upper class and society women would change into long gowns, gloves and hats for their afternoon tea which was usually served in the drawing room between four and five o’clock.Traditional afternoon tea consists of a selection of dainty sandwiches，scones served with cream and jams. Cakes and pastries are also served. Tea grown in India or Ceylon is poured from silver teapots into delicate bone chinacups. Nowadays, however, in the average suburban home, afternoon tea is likely to be just a biscuit or small cake and a mug of tea, usually produced using a teabag.24. Afternoon tea was introduced in England in________.A. 1880B. the mid 17th centuryC. 1840D. 19th century25. Traditional afternoon tea is made up of________.A. Sandwiches, scones as well as cakes and pastriesB. a biscuit or small cake and a mug of teaC. a tray of tea, bread, butter and cakeD. a selection of dainty sandwiches26. According to the passage, we can learn that________.A. tea appeared in England much earlier than in ChinaB. the reason why the Duchess was hungry at 4 pm is that dinner time came quite lateC. in the suburban home，afternoon tea is also served in a dainty wayD. tea grown in India is poured from china teapots into delicate bone silver cups27. The title of the passage is________.A. Afternoon tea, a very British traditionB. Tea, the most important of England drinksC. Anna, a person introducing afternoon tea to EnglandD. Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford3. Hypothermia, which means a state in which the body's temperature is below 35.0 °C, is the cause of at least 1500 deaths a year in the United States. It is more common in older people and males. Hypothermia can be mild, moderate or severe. Mild hypothermia is something that most people in cold climates have experienced at one time or another. You feel so cold that your body starts to shake -- not very much, but uncontrollably.The treatment for mild hypothermia starts with getting out of thecold and, if necessary, changing into dry clothes. Drinking warm, non-alcoholic liquids and eating something sugary can stop the shivering.Taking a warm bath or sitting by a fire or doing some exercise can also help the body warm up. These are all common-sense treatments.But treatment needs to change when people enter the moderate or severe stages of hypothermia. In that situation, their body temperature drops below thirty-five degrees Celsius. They lose the ability to think clearly. Their muscles become stiff. They might bump into things or fall over objects.Members of search-and-rescue teams will first try to prevent additional heat loss. They will place extra covering around the chest, head and neck of hypothermia victims to keep them warm.Hypothermia victims need medical help as soon as possible. Working quickly to get people out of the cold is important. However, hypothermia victims must be moved slowly and gently.Any rough or sudden movement can force cold blood from the arms, legs and hands deep into the warmer middle of the body. This sudden flow of cold blood can create shock, a serious condition. It can also cause an abnormal heartbeat. Members of search-and-rescue teams have a saying that hypothermia victims are not dead until they are warm and dead. The process of “rewarming” a perso n needs to be done slowly, in a hospital setting.An extremely low body temperature can cause the heart to beat so slowly that a pulse may be difficult to find. In other words, a person who is suffering from the effects of severe cold may seem dead, but still be alive.28. According to the text, when a person experience mild hypothermia, _____.A. He feels cold so he shakes deliberately.B. He can drink some wine to stop the shaking.C. Some common treatments can help him recover.D. He should be sent to the hospital immediately.29. Which of the following expression can take the place of the underlined words?A. knock intoB. break intoC. look intoD. get into30. When people enter the moderate or severe stages of hypothermia, which of the following statement is WRONG? _________A. Their body temperature drops below 35℃.B. The rescue workers should first help them warm slowly and gently in a proper situation.C. If hypothermia isn’t treated correctly, the victim’s heart may not beat normally.D. Hypothermia victims seem alive but dead.31. What’s the best title for the text? ________.A. Different kinds of hypothermiaB. Medical help is important in treating hypothermiaC. Emergency treatment for different types of hypothermia.D. How to avoid cold-weather injuries.4.Gene Technology to Benefit PeopleAmong all the fast growing science and technology, the research of human genes, or biological engineering as people call it, is drawing more and more attention now. Sometimes it is a hot topic discussed by people.The greatest thing that gene technology can do is to cure serious diseases that doctors at present can almost do nothing with, such as cancer and heart disease. Every year, millions of people are murdered by these two killers. And to date, doctors have not found an effective way to cure them.But if the gene technology is applied, not only these two diseases can be cured completely, bringing happiness and more living days to the patients, but also the great amount of money people spend on curing their diseases can be saved, therefore it benefits the economy as well. In addition, human life span (寿命) can be prolonged.Gene technology can help people to give birth to more healthy and clever children. Some families, with the English imperial family being a good example, have hereditary diseases. This means their children will for sure have the family disease, which is a great trouble for these families. In the past, doctors could do nothing about hereditary diseases. But gene technology can solve this problem perfectly. The scientists just need to find the wrong gene and correct it, and a healthy child will be born.Some people are worrying that the gene research can be used to manufacture human beings in large quantities. In the past few years, scientists have succeeded in cloning a sheep; therefore these people predict that human babies would soon be cloned. But I believe cloned babies will not come out in large quantities, for most couples in the world can have babies in very normal ways. Of course, the governments must take care to control gene technology.32. What do the underlined words “these two killers” refer to?A. Gene technology.B. Cancer and heart disease.C. Hereditary diseases and cancer.D. The couple who have cloned babies.33. What is the main idea of the third paragraph?A. Gene technology can do with hereditary diseases.B. Gene technology can be used to clone human babies.C. Gene technology can help people to give birth to a baby.D. Gene technology can help the English imperial family out.34. In what way can gene technology help to treat hereditary diseases?A. People with hereditary diseases can live longer.B. Scientists find the wrong gene and correct it.C. Cancer and heart disease can be cured.D. Human babies can be cloned.35. What is the main purpose of the author’s writing this passage?A. To talk about the advantages of gene technology.B. To explain that gene technology will also do harm to the humanity.C. To tell the readers that gene technology will not benefit people.D. To describe how gene technology will benefit people.二、阅读填空(共2题)1. Recently some American scientists have given a piece of useful advice to people in industrialized nations. They say people should eat more of the same kind of food eaten by humans living more than 10,000 years ago. 36The scientists say that the human life has changed greatly. Our bodies have not been able to deal with these changes in lifestyle and this had led tonew kinds of sicknesses. 37 So they are called “diseases of civilization”. Many cancers and diseases of the blood system are examples of such diseases.Scientists noted that people in both the Old Stone Age and the New Stone Age enjoyed very little alcohol or tobacco, probably none. 38 However, a change in food is one of the main differences between life in ancient times and that of today.Stone Age people hunted wild animals for their meat, which had much less fat than domestic ones. They ate a lot of fresh wild vegetables and fruits. They did not have milk or any other dairy products, and they made very little use of grains. 39 We eat six times more salt than our ancestors. We eat more sugar. We eat twice as much fat but only one third as much protein and much less vitamin C.40 But scientists say that we would be much healthier if we eat much the same way as our ancestors did, cutting the amount of fatty, salty and sweet food.A. These new sicknesses were not known in ancient times.B. People today probably do not want to live the way people thousands of years ago did.C. Ancient people also lived in large groups.D. But today, we eat a lot of these.E. Ancient people also got a great deal of physical exercise.F. In that case, they would live much healthier.G. People today probably live the same life as people thousands of yearsago.2.Martin: Hey, Ruth. Where were you just now?Ruth: Oh, I went to see my father in hospital. He has 61 (infect) with lung disease.Martin: I'm sorry to hear that. 62 (compare) with other people, your father is a much heavier smoker, who has been addicted 63 smoking for over ten years.Ruth: Well, yes. I really wish he 64 (smoke) so much. But he is so 65 (accustom) to nicotine that he can hardly resist its temptation. And I find 66 very difficult to put up with him because he has become moody (喜怒无常的)．Martin: So, has he got any better in hospital?Ruth: Yeah, he seldom scolds me and asks politely for water when he feels thirsty. But 67 time he tries to swallow a capsule, he chokes. He just can't get them down very easily.Martin: Maybe you should ask the doctor for another prescription, and I think it's time that he68 (give) smoking in order to live 69 healthy life.Ruth: Thanks for your advice, Martin. I will try my best to persuade him to quit 70 (smoke)．三、完型填空(共1题)1.When I was very young, my family left from Cuba and lived in Chicago. We lived together with other Cubans speaking Spanish.I’d been looking forward to school. However, the first day was a 41 shock. I came home and told my mum I’d learned my first English word: 42 . It was the nickname a boy had given me. In every way possible, I was 43 from my classmates. I was the only student who couldn’t communicate in English.44 , one person made that year bearable for me—my teacher, Mrs. Collins. She was a young African American. 45 , she understood how I felt as the only nonwhite kid and helped me a lot.Still, the 46 continued. The boy who called me stupid always laughed at my accent. He was the proud 47 of our class’s reading award. It was a(n) 48 given to a student, based on excellence in schoolwork. I wanted that award.Because Mrs. Collins cheered me on, I gained 49 and language skills. By midyear, I was well on my way to speaking English 50 and had a good grasp on reading. 51 the approach of the award ceremony, I worked as hard as I could. The day ­­52 came, and I was so nervous.When Mrs. Collins 53 me as the winner, it was my proudest moment. My winning caused a mini uproar(骚动). The mother of the boy who teased me 54 that the only non-native English speaker had taken the prize from her son. But in her 55 , gentle way, Mrs. Collins stood her ground. It was an excellent lesson about fairness and never 56 .From then on, I worked even harder in school, earning “A”s. As I began enjoying 57 as a singer years later, I always 58 Mrs. Collins in interviews when asked about people who had 59 me. I can’t tell you how many times the spirit has guided me through 60 in my life.41. A. small B. little C. complete D. few42. A. dirty B. stupid C. honest D. proud43. A. set apart B. set up C. set down D. set about44. A. Surprisingly B. Happily C. Fortunately D. Wonderfully45. A. Therefore B. However C. Otherwise D. Anyhow46. A. smiling B. teasing C. crying D. singing47. A. holder B. follower C. supporter D. carrier48. A. gift B. treasure C. honor D. responsibility49. A. patience B. respect C. pride D. confidence50. A. fluently B. hardly C. difficultly D. badly51. A. For B. With C. By D. In52. A. suddenly B. hurriedly C. certainly D. finally53. A. announced B. introduced C. permitted D. admitted54. A. explained B. realized C. complained D. told55. A. weak B. light C. warm D.strong56. A. giving up B. cheering up C. turning up D. holding up57. A. courage B. independence C. success D. support58. A. requested B. mentioned C. noticed D. asked59. A. confused B. impressed C. taught D. inspired60. A. chances B. choices C. challenges D. competitions四、短文改错(共1题)1. 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。

2016届2014-2015 期末调研模拟考试(共两个部分，考试时间120 分钟，满分150 分)第Ⅰ卷(选择题，共100 分)第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共 5 小题，每小题 1.5 分；满分7.5 分)听下面5 段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. Which section does the man want to read?A. The sports section.B. The entertainment section.C. The news section.2. Who answered the phone?A. Mike.B. Henry.C. Tom.3. What does the man like about the play?A. The story.B. The ending.C. The actor.4. At what time will the two speakers meet?A. 5:20.B. 5:10.C. 4:40.5. What else do they need in their kitchen?A. A fridge.B. Chairs.C. A dinner table.第二节(共11 小题，每小题 1.5 分；满分16.5 分)听下面4 段材料。

每段材料后有几个小题，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。

听每段材料前，你将由时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。

每段材料读两遍。

听下面一段对话，回答第6 至7 题。

6. What is the cause of wom an’s illness according to the man?A. Last night’s dinner.B. The hot weather.C. Bottled water.7. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Husband and wife.B. Doctor and patient.C. Guest and host.听下面一段对话，回答第8 至9 题。