2015高二英语段考一 A4 单面板

中山一中2015-2016学年度第一学期第一次段考高二英语试题第一局部阅读理解〔共15小题；每一小题2分，总分为30分〕阅读如下短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、 B、C和D〕中，选出最优选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AHow many men do housework? Recently a European commission tried to find out people’s ideas and reactions to the women’s movement. As part of their survey, they asked many men and women the question,〞 Who does the housework? 〞 The men answered very differently from the women!The housework they asked people about were: preparing meals, washing dishes, cleaning the house and babysitting. 48% of British husbands said they did these things. 37% of Danish(丹麦的) men helped in the house. But only 15% of Italian men said they did the housework; many of them said they never helped at all!But there was an interesting point of view from the wives. According to British wives, only 38% of their husbands helped in the house. And Italian wives said that their husbands hardly ever helped. The Italian and British men did not tell the truth! The Commission found that Danish men were the most truthful husbands. Their answers were the same as their wives’ answers.Do the men you know help in the house? Do you think the survey gives a true picture in your experience? Write and tell us what you think.1. The survey was carried out in .A. BritainB. ItalyC. DenmarkD. Europe2. The subject for the survey is .A. how many boys do the houseworkB. who does the housework at homeC. how many women do the houseworkD. who are more diligent, wives or husbands3. From the passage we can see that .A. there were more husbands who did the housework than wivesB. husbands did half of the housework all the timeC. there were more wives who did the housework than husbandsD. wives did almost all the housework at home4. More husbands help in the house than husbands.A. British; DanishB. Italian; DanishC. Danish; BritishD. Italian; BritishBBrenda Bongos was a happy, artistic girl. She had one big dream—to play the drums in a band. But one big problem lay in her way. To be good enough to play in a band, Brenda had to practice a lot, but she lived next-door to a lot of old people. Many of them are sick. She knew that the sound of beating drums would really get on their nerves. So, she had tried playing in the strangest places: a basement, a kitchen, and even in a shower. But there was always someone it would annoy.One day, while watching a science documentary on TV, she heard that sound cannot travel in space, because there's no air. At that moment, Brenda Bongos decided to become a sort of musical astronaut.With the help of a lot of time, books and work, Brenda built a space bubble. This was a big glass ball connected to a machine which sucked out all the air inside. All that would be left inside was a drum kit〔成套设备〕 and a chair. Brenda got into the space suit she had made, entered the bubble, turned on the machine, and played those drums like a wild child.It wasn't long before Brenda Bongos came very famous. Many people came to see her play in her space bubble. Shortly afterwards she came out of the bubble and started giving concerts. Her fame spread so much that the government suggested that she be part of a unique space journey. Finally, Brenda was a real musical astronaut, and had gone far beyond her first ambition of playing drums in a band.Years later, when asked how she had achieved all this, she thought for a moment, and said: ''If those old people next –door hadn't mattered so much to me, I wouldn't have found a solution, and none of this would have ever happened.''5．Why did Brenda try to play in the strangest places?A. Because she didn't want others to hear her playB. Because she didn't mean to disturb others.C. Because she didn't have her own roomD. Because she didn’t like her neighbors.6．Brenda started to give concerts .A. after she practiced in her space bubbleB. when she became part of the unique space journeyC. after she became a real musical astronautD. when people came to see her inthe space bubble7．Brenda became famous because .A. she was good at music and scienceB. she became a real musical astronautC. she invented a special way of practiceD. she played well and had a talent 8．It can be inferred from the text that: " ".A. He laughs best who laughs lastB. It's never too old to learnC. Two heads are better than oneD. One good turn deserves anotherCFour people in England back in 1953, stared at Photo 51. It wasn’t much—a picture showing a black X. But three of these people won the Nobel Prize for figuring out what the photo really showed –the shape of DNA .The discovery brought fame and fortune to scientists James Watson, Francis Crick, and Maurice Wilkins. The fourth, the one who actually made the picture, was left out.Her name was Rosalin d Franklin. “She should have been up there,〞 says historian Mary Bowden. “If her photos hadn’t been there, the others couldn’t have come up with the structure.〞 One reason Franklin was missing was that she had died of cancer four years before the Nobel decision. But now scholars doubt that Franklin was not only robbed of her life by disease but robbed of credit by her competitors At Cambridge University in the 1950s, Watson and Crick tried to make models by cutting up shapes of DNA’s parts and then putting them together. In the meantime, at King’s College in London, Franklin and Wilkins shone X-rays at the molecule(分子). The rays produced patterns reflecting the shape.But Wilkins and Franklin’s relationship was a lot rockier than the celebrated teamwork of Watson and Crick, Wilkins thought Franklin was hired to be his assistant .But the college actually employed her to take over the DNA project.What she did was produce X-ray pictures that told Watson and Crick that one of their early models was inside out. And she was not shy about saying so. That angered Watson, who attacked her in return, “Mere inspection suggested that she would not easily bend. Clearly she had to go or be put in her place.〞As Franklin’s competitors, Wilkins, Watson and Crick had much to gain by cutting her out of the little group of researchers, says historian Pnina Abir-Am. In 1962 at the Nobel Prize awarding ceremony, Wilkins thanked 13 colleagues by name before he mentioned Franklin. Watson wrote his book laughing at her. Crick wrote in 1974 that “Franklin was only two steps away from the solution.〞No, Franklin was the solution. “She contributed more than any other player to solving the structure of DNA. She must be considered a co-discoverer,〞 Abir-Am says. This was backed up by Aaron Klug, who worked with Franklin and later won a Nobel Prize himself. Once described as the “Dark Lady of DNA〞, Franklin is finally coming into the light.9. What is the text mainly about?A. The disagreements among DNA researchers.B. The unfair treatment of Franklin.C. The process of discovering DNA.D. The race between two teams of scientists.10. Watson was angry with Franklin because she .A. took the lead in the competitionB. kept her results from himC. proved some of his findings wrongD. shared her data with other scientists11. The underlined phrase “backed up〞 in the last paragraph probably means ．A. supportedB. arguedC. toleratedD. rejected12.Why is Franklin described as “Dark Lady of DNA〞?A. She developed pictures in dark labs.B. She discovered the black X-the shape of DNA.C. Her name was forgotten after her death.D. Her contribution was unknown to the public.DLast summer, two nineteenth-century cottages were rescued from remote farm fields in Montana, to be moved to an Art Deco building in San Francisco. The houses were made of wood. These cottages once housed early settlers as they worked the dry Montana soil; now they hold Twitter engineers.The cottages could be an example of the industry’ s odd love affair with “low technology,〞 a concept associated with the natural world, and with old-school craftsmanship (手艺) that exists long before the Internet era. Low technology is not virtual (虚拟的) —so, to take advantage of it, Internet companies have had to get creative. The rescued wood cottages, fitted by hand in the late eighteen-hundreds, are an obvious example, but Twitter’s designs lie on the extreme end. Other companies are using a broader explanation of low technology that focuses on nature.Amazon is building three glass spheres filled with trees, so that employees can “work and socialize in a more natural, park-like setting.〞 At Google’s office, an entire floor is carpeted in glass. Facebook’s second Menlo Park campus will have a rooftop park with a walking trail.Olle Lundberg, the founder of Lundberg Design, has worked with many tech companies over the years. “We have lost the connection to the maker in our lives, and our tech engineers are the ones who feel impoverished (贫乏的), because they’re surrounded by the digital world,〞 he says. “They’ re looking for a way to regain their individual identity, and we’ve found that introducing real crafts is one way to do that.〞This craft based theory is rooted in history, William Morris, the English artist and writer, turned back to pre-industrial arts in the eighteen-sixties, just after the Industrial Revolution. The Arts and Crafts movement defined itself against machines. “Without creative human occupation, people became disconnected from life,〞 Morris said.Research has shown that natural environments can restore(恢复) our mental capacities. In Japan, patients are encouraged to “forest-bathe,〞 taking walks through woods to lower their blood pressure.These health benefits apply to the workplace as well. Rachel Kaplvin, a professor of environmental psychology, has spent years researching the restorative effects of natural environment. Her research found that workers with access to nature at the office—even simple views of trees and flowers—felt their jobs were less stressful and more satisfying. If low-tech offices can potentially nourish(滋养) the brains and improve the mental health of employees then, fine, bring on the cottages.13. Low technology is regarded as something that .A. is related to natureB. is out of date todayC. consumes too much energyD. exists in the virtual world14. The main idea of Paragraph 5 is that human beings .A. have destroyed many pre-industrial artsB. have a tradition of valuing arts and craftsC. can become intelligent by learning historyD. can regain their individual identity by using machines15. The writer’s attitude to “low technology〞 can best be described as .A. positiveB. defensiveC. cautiousD. doubtful第二局部阅读填空〔共5小题；每一小题2分，总分为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优选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

南阳一中2015年高二春期阶段测试英语试题第一部分：听力(共两节，满分20分)第一节(共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分)听下面5段对话。

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

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What can the woman‘s dog do?A. Close doors.B. Turn off the TV.C. Get shoes for her.2. What will the man do next?A. Have dinner.B. Visit the World Expo.C. Wait for his grandparents.3. How many letters does the woman get?A. One.B. Two.C. Three.4. What will the man do?A. Continue his work.B. Go to the woman‘s house.C. Take a walk with the woman.5. When did the woman return the keys?A. On Tuesday.B. On Wednesday.C. On Thursday.第二节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的做答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。

6. What is 35% of the new coffee made from?A. African coffee beans.B. South American beans.C. South Asian beans.7. How long has the man been a customer of the coffee shop?A. Two years.B. Three years.C. Four years.8. What is Samantha doing now?A. Studying.B. Taking a holiday.C. Working as a designer. 听第7段材料，回答第9至10题。

高二下学期第一次阶段测试英语试题本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部份。

考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

满分150分，考试时间120分钟。

注意事项：1．答题前，务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡规定的位置上。

2．答选择题时，必需利用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。

3．答非选择题时，必需利用毫米黑色签字笔，将答案书写在答题卡规定的位置上。

4．所有题目必需在答题卡上作答，在试题卷上答题无效。

第Ⅰ卷第一部份：听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

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三个选项当选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

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

will the two speakers do?A. Go fishing.B. Have a bathe.C. Go swimming.2. Where are the two speakers probably going to spend the day?A. The man’s parents’.B. The woman’s parents’.C. The woman’s.3. When is the man’s flight leaving?A. At 9:15.B. At 10:15.C. At 10:50.4. What does the woman mean?A. She is quite satisfied with her new house.B. She has to put up with the dog barking.C. She doesn’t like the quietness at all.5. What can we know about the man?A. He isn’t used to the new office hours.B. He doesn’t have to work at night.C. He works 7 hours a day.第二节（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分）请听下面5段对话，每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给出的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

英语时量：120分钟分值：150分Part Ⅰ Listening comprehension (30 marks)Section A (22.5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear 6 conversations between 2 speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by 3 choices. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter (A, B or C) on the question booklet.You will hear each conversation TWICE.Conversation l( ) 1．What does the professor ask the students to do?A．Review the lessons in Modern Education．B．Find some information in a book．C．Prepare some questions.( ) 2．What are the professor’s office hours?A．8:00 to 10:00a.m．B．10:00 to 12:00 a.m. C. 2:00 to 4:00p.m. Conversation 2( ) 3．How does the man want his hair cut?A．Leave the back as it is．B．Cut the sides short．C．Cut the front as short as the sides．( ) 4．What will the woman do for the man?A．Give him a shave. B．Dry his hair． C. Wash his hair. Conversation 3( ) 5．Why will the man go to New York?A．He got a new job there．B．He’s going to take a holiday there．C．He’s going there for a business trip．( ) 6．How will the speakers keep in touch?A．By chatting online．B．By calling each other．C. By e-mail. Conversation 4( ) 7．When did the man get his brother’s letter?A．Last Monday．B．Last Wednesday． C. Last Friday.( ) 8．What did he put inside the letter to his brother?A．A photo．B．Some money． C. A postcard. ( ) 9．Why did he do that?A．To show the woman he is considerate．B．To tell his brother he’s always with him．C．To remind his brother to write back often．Conversation 5( ) 10．What was the man doing when his problems started?A．Watching a game on TV．B．Playing basketball with his friends．C．Putting his wife’s books in order．( ) 11．What do we know about the ruined book?A．It was started 2 years ago．B．Its electronic copy is kept safe．C．It was burned by the man．( ) 12．What sort of reaction does the man expect from his wife?A．Disappointment．B．Surprise． C. Anger. Conversation 6( ) 13．What’s the price of the apples?A．$3 a kilo．B．$6 a kilo． C. $9 a kilo.( ) 14．Why didn’t the man get fresh grapes?A．They were too expensive．B．They were out of season．C．He didn’t bring enough money with him．( ) 15．How much money will he get back?A．$1．B．$2．C．$3．Section B (7.5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will heat a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill I the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill I each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.You will hear the short passage TWICE.Thanksgiving DayPart II Language Knowledge (45 marks)Section A (15 marks)Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence. 21. When _____ why he was absent from the speech contest, he didn’t know howthe answer the question.A. to askB. askingC. askedD. having asked22. I didn’t order anything expensive last time at the cafe to save some money,but if you do this time, _____.A. so do IB. so am IC. so will ID. so did I23. Taobao is Asia’s largest retail network platform,____ people can buy and sellmany kinds of things.A. whenB. thatC. whereD. whose24. A modern school is being built in a mountain village, which is ____ as the old one.A. as five times largeB. five times largerB. five times the size D. five times as large25. Super typhoon “Haiyan”hit the Philippines in November 2013, ____ seriousdamage to the local people.A. to causeB. causingC. causedD. cause26. ______ some teenagers don’t really understand is _____ hard life was in 1960.A. That; whatB. What; whatC. How; whatD. What; how27. In front of the teaching building of our Grade 2 _____ many tall magnolia(玉兰)trees.A. growsB. growC. grownD. growing28. What an unforgettable experience! I’ll write it down ____ it is still fresh in mymemory.A. whileB. unlessC. afterD. until29.CaoCao’s tomb is reported _______ in Anyang, which attracts nationwideattention.A. to have been foundB. to be foundC. having been foundD. being found30. ---Bruce didn’t come to join us as he had promised to.---You ______ really upset yesterday.A. would beB. would have beenC. must beD. must have been31. The girl wanted to play in the park, but her mother told her ______.A. not toB. not to doC. notD. to not32. If we_____ sugar, he wouldn’t have gone to the shops so late.A. didn’t run out ofB. hadn’t run out ofC. wouldn’t run outD. hadn’t run out33. After work they went to the supermarket to buy things, only to be told that it ____.A. was being decoratedB. had decoratedC. had been decoratingD. was decorated34. The way ___ you thought of ___ the problem is excellent.A .in which; solving B. that; solvingC. /; to solveD. in which; to solve35. _____ many times of the negative effects of smoking, he finally gave up the badhabit.A. RemindedB. RemindingC. Having been remindedD. Having remindedSection B (18 marks)Directions：For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A,B,C and D. Fill in each blank with the words or phrases that best fits the context.I recently went bungee(蹦极) jumping. So far the people I have showed the pictures and video of my jump to have looked at me with doubtful and 36 looks to say the least. Most have not really had the nerve to say it to my face but I read it in their expressions that they all think I am crazy, especially those that know me well.You see if you know me, then you also know I have always had three great 37 . First of all, I have a fear of any large area of 38 . I have never learned how to swim and some of my worst nightmares are of me drowning. Also, I have a fear of all creatures other than humans. Animals and insects 39 me, from the largest of animals to the smallest and probably least harmful of them. The third one is the fear of heights. Even standing on tables will make me 40 .So now the big question is how I allowed myself to be tied to a rope and jump down a hundred and eleven meters? My only answer was I was tired of being 41 by my own fear. I wanted to 42 myself. And so I jumped. And yes, I won’t lie to you. Firstly it felt like I had made the biggest 43 of my life and I wouldn’t come back up safely, but then that feeling was quickly replaced by a freedom I could never manage to put in words. During the walk back up from the bottom of the bridge to the top where I had 44 , I didn’t walk with my head raised high. Instead, I 45 bravely looking down at those rails(扶手) and for once in my life not being afraid of what I saw beneath me.My jump taught me a life lesson. Life shouldn’t be easy because a(n) 46 life doesn’t help you encourage you to want more and fight for it. If you are just willing to take the leap(跳跃), you might just 47 strength in you that you might nothave found otherwise.36. A. funny B. worried C. interesting D. upset37. A. fears B. pictures C. expressions D. questions38. A. water B. field C. forest D. sand39. A. attract B. excite C. bite D. frighten40. A. comfortable B. calm C. nervous D. happy41. A. supported B. checked C. controlled D. approved42. A. entertain B. assist C. enjoy D. challenge43. A. promise B. mistake C. arrangement D. trip44. A. lived in B. left for C. sat around D. come from45. A. jumped B. ran C. cried D. walked46. A. rich B. easy C. important D. colorful47. A. discover B. admit C. ignore D. hideSection C (12 marks)Directions:Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.Why do we need friends? Here are some reasons.Friends are always there for us, laughing 48 us in the happy times and providing us with a shoulder 49 we feel like crying. They serve as one of the biggest supporters and sharers in our life. Friends are among those few people 50 accept us as what we are. They never come into 51 life, expecting us to change for them. We can always depend on our friends, whenever we need any advice or help at any time. 52 best part is that a friend’s advice will always be for our improvement, whether 53 hurts us or pleases us. Friends feel happy about our success and sad about our failure. They share all our feelings 54 make us feel that there is somebody who cares about us. When we have friends, we 55 feel lonely.Part III Reading Comprehension (30 marks)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.AMy mother once was a follower of traditional methods when it came to anything. She cooked traditional food, liked dressing up traditionally and thus was fond oftraditional way of shopping. She loved going to the market and going from one shop to another to find out what suited her best. She could walk miles when it came to shopping along with her friends. She was familiar with all the local markets and shops and by now knows very well where she can get best discounts and material. However, now she begins to feel her age and gets tired when she goes out in the market. So one day I decided to introduce a new shop to her, a shop that is much bigger than her usual markets and where she gets better discounts. Yes, I am talking about the online gift stores. She has basic knowledge of computers and can operate a laptop. Initially (起初) she was doubtful about shopping from these online gift shops and wasn’t too sure about the quality of the products.One fine day I decided to get some branded things for her first so that she could build trust in these shops. I ordered a Timex watch for her along with a Sisley handbag. She never bought things online but when they were delivered as a gift, she jumped for joy. She could not believe that I had ordered these gifts for her despite her being not very positive about online shops. However, after she saw both the products, she believed that these online gift shops would send the promised brand and products. She loved her new watch and the handbag.After this incident she ordered a gift for her friend’s wedding anniversary. She chose a gift basket that could be made to her requirements. They sent a beautifully decorated basket with fine wines and chocolates. The basket was so carefully decorated that it immediately became her friend’s favorite gift. Since then my mother has been often shopping online.56. From the first paragraph, we learn that the author’s mother________.A. is kind and very humorousB. always leads a poor lifeC. lived in a traditional wayD. really hated shopping very much57. Why did the author decide to introduce a new shop to his mother?A. The new shop is very big and special.B. She wants to get best discounts from the new shop.C. She is too old to go to the market as before.D. The goods in the new shop are very cheap.58. What was the author’s mother’s attitude to online shopping at first?A. She thought it was convenient.B. She doubted the quality of online goods.C. She thought online goods were cheap.D. She thought online goods were second-hand.59. The author bought his mother some branded things to _________.A. change her way of lifeB. make her happy in late lifeC. make her believe in online shoppingD. give her a surprise on Mother’s Day60. We can learn form this passage that _________.A. the author’s mother likes going shopping aloneB. the Timex watch and the Sisley handbag are poor qualityC. the author’s mother is fond of chatting online nowD. the author’s mother was satisfied with the gift basketBMore and more Americans are showing an interest in healthy andlocally-produced food, as the interest increases, raising chickens has been gaining popularity in some American cities."Look, we get three eggs this time."Collecting eggs is a daily pleasure for the Hurst family. Naomi Hurst says her family started to raise chickens in back of their home in Maryland a month ago. "We have been wanting to try having backyard chickens for a couple of years now. And really just didn't have the time to build my own coop ( 鸡笼，鸡舍) and look out where to buy chickens. And then we met Rent a Coop," said Naomi Hurst.Rent a Coop is a chicken rental business. Tyler Phillips launched the company with a partner 18 months ago. "It comes with a mobile coop on wheels, two egg laying hens, feed, bedding, water bowl, feeding bowl, and our 24-hour chicken hot line. You can call with any questions. The price is 185 dollars for four weeks," said Phillips.After the four weeks are passed, individual can extend the rental agreement, return everything, or purchase the animals and supplies.Tyler Phillips designs and makes the coops, buildings with birds are kept. He says he wants to do as little damage as possible to the environment."We always try to have as many recycled materials as possible. And I want the coops to be safe for kids. I want the chickens to be comfortable and they have access to the grass while being inside the coop. I want it to be easily movable, light weight," he said.Some cities require people have large pieces of land, if they want to raise farm animals. Others require an agreement with neighbors, limit the number of chickens, or, even ban the birds.Tyler Phillips expects that would change as interest in small poultry(家禽) coops grows."I see cities around the D.C. area changing laws almost monthly and different cities will change the law to being pro-chicken(赞成养鸡). That is happening all around the United States," he said.He believes that there will be chicken rental businesses in most American cities within five years.61. According to the passage, people raise chickens probably to _____.A. save the living costB. reduce farmer’s burdenC. get safe and healthy foodD. solve the employment problems62. The Hurst family used to have trouble in _______.A. building the coops and buying the chickensB. building a website for raising chickensC. finding some place to raise the chickenD. persuading the neighbors to accept the chickens63. We can learn form the passage that______.A. you can enjoy the Rent a Coop service after 18 monthsB. you can pay for keeping the supplies and the chickens for everC. you can search online for any questions related to raising chickensD. you can pay 185dollars a week for renting things to raise the chickens64. Tyler Phillips designed and made the coops ______.A. based on the government’s supporting policyB. to help advertise the healthy and local foodC. to meet his neighbors’ need of raising chickensD. based on the environmentally friendly concept65. Tyler Phillips believes that the chicken rental business______.A. might be a total failureB. could have a bright futureC. might be right for everyoneD. might be challenged by the natural disastersCIf you need to relax and want to head overseas, you can think of these four off-peak (淡季) travel destinations (目的地) to visit in 2012.PortugalWith rich culture and history, Portugal continues to be one of the most affordable European destinations. Head to this beautiful capital city of Lisbon to attend the festivals and fairs, visit some 12th-century buildings, and stay at one of the newer hotels in the main city district. The Hotel Teatro is a four- star restaurant, and average nightly rates are under $ 150 a night.Hotel TeatroPorto, Portugal+351 220 409 620ArubaSet your sights on Aruba for an unforgettable Caribbean holiday. You can get special offers from one of the larger beach resorts (胜地) here. Some of the chain hotels, including Marriott and Radisson, offer discounts on spa (温泉) relaxations. The Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino, & Spa is offering a Super Saver Spring Rate at just $309 per night.Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino, & SpaPalm Beach, Aruba800-967-9033OaxacaEscape to southern Mexico to explore the historic colonial city and learn about the region’s traditions, culture, and colorful history. Oaxaca plays host to several cultural festivals and is a great place to just relax. A seven-night stay at the Camino Real Oaxaca is just $207 per night for a deluxe (豪华的)single or double room.Camino Real OaxacaCentro, 6800001 951 501 6100TurkeyAnother place to have some local culture is Istanbul, Turkey. Stay at a destination that will put you within easy reach of famous sites like the Topkapi Palace. The Modern Sultan Hotel is a deluxe hotel located in the heart of the historic district. Average nightly rates for the bed and breakfast package are just under $ 120 per night.Modern Sultan HotelIstanbul, Turkey+90 212 520 00 5366. What can we learn about Portugal?A. Lisbon is a small town in Portugal.B. A trip to Portugal is relatively cheap.C. The Hotel Teatro is in the suburbs of Lisbon.D. Most houses in Portugal date back to the 12th century.67. Where can you go if you want to enjoy the beautiful sea?A. LisbonB. OaxacaC. IstanbulD. Aruba68. How much should you pay if you have a seven-night stay in a deluxe single roomat the Camino Real Oaxaca?A. 207 dollarsB. 735 dollarsC. 1,449 dollarsD. 2,163 dollars69. If you want to know more information about spas, you can call at _____.A. 800-967-9033B. 01 951 501 6100C. +351 220 409 620D. +90 212 520 00 5370. If you travel in Istanbul, you will ___________.A. learn the Topkapi Palace is the earliest relic in the worldB. be likely to visit the famous site the Topkapi PalaceC. learn the Modern Sultan Hotel is in the downtownD. find the Modern Sultan Hotel offers you free breakfastPart IV Writing (45 marks)Section A (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.A professor of environmental health and his students began studying the idea of rooftop gardening for cities. “I think vertical farming is an idea that can work in a big way.” said Despommier.Why would we wa nt to build skyscrapers filled with vegetables when we’ve been farming on the ground for 10,000 years? Because as the world’s population grows — from 6.8 billion now to as much as 9 billion by 2050 — we could run out of productive soil and water. Most of the population growth will occur in cities that can’t easily feed themselves. And the fact that modern agriculture and everything associated with it —chemical fertilizers and transportation full of carbon —is a significant contributor to climate change, a nd suddenly vertical farming doesn’t seem so magic one in the sky.“Vertical farming could allow food to be grown locally and sustainably.” says Glen Kertz, CEO of Valcent. The result saves space — vital in urban areas--- and allows farmers to irrigate and fertilize with far less waste.At Valcent’s El Paso lab, crops grow in rows on conveyor belts. Moving them gives the plants the precise amount of light and nutrients needed, letting them grow 15 times as much vegetable as on a normal farm with 5% of the water that traditional agriculture does.Dedspommier plans to build a 30-story, city-block-size vertical farm that would have transparent walls to maximize sunlight and would produce enough food for 50,000 people. But it would cost hundreds of millions to build a full-scale skyscraper farm. That’s the main drawback: construction and energy costs would probably make vertically raised food more costly than traditional crops.Section B (10 marks)Directions:Read the following passage, Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.Several years ago, Austin Gutwein paid a visit to Africa. He had a boy pen friend in Africa who helped him realize that he had more than most kids did in Africa. In Africa, many people have an illness that spreads like wildfire called AIDS. There is no cure for AIDS. Many kids in Africa lose their parents because of AIDS and become orphans(孤儿).This 13-year-old boy decided to do something to help. He started to raise money for the orphans. He raised $3,000 to help, but he knew that wouldn’t be enough. So when Austin was 14 years old, he started an organization called Hoops of Hope. Austin decided to build a school. He went around the US and encouraged the kids there to raise money, so he could give the money they raised to help build a school in Africa for orphans.This is something that he loves to do. His great determination has encouraged people all around the US to help the kids in Africa. With efforts, they succeeded in building the school for the kids there. The school was used as an orphanage(孤儿院), housing 450students and teachers.Hoops of Hope’s next goal was to raise $150,000 and build a medical testing lab in Sinazongwe, Zambia. Not only did members in Hoops of Hope raise enough money to fund(提供资金) the building of the lab, but they also supplied the lab with 1,000 medical equipment.Everyone should be educated, cared for and loved. Austin Gutwein gives these children a feeling of happiness and joy that they will never forget. Austin Gutwein has set a good example to today’s teenagers.81.Why do many kids in Africa become orphans? (no more than 7 words)__________________________________________________________82.According to paragraph 2, what did Austin use the raised money for? (no morethan 13 words)___________________________________________________________83.What was the Hoops of Hope’s next goal? (no more than 13 words)___________________________________________________________84.Why did the author say Austin set a good example to teenagers? (no more than 12 words)___________________________________________________________Section C (25 marks)Directions:Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese.请以下列词组为关键线索，写一篇以“Make our cities greener”为标题的英语短文。

2015-2016学年度上学期高二年级第一次阶段性考试英语科试卷本试卷分第1卷〔选择题〕和第2卷〔非选择题〕两局部。

总分为150分，考试时间120分钟。

第一局部听力〔共两节，总分为30分〕第一节〔共5小题，每一小题1.5分,共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三个选项中选出最优选项，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's the time now?A. 8:30.B. 7:55.C. 8:35.2.Why does the woman look sad?A. She did badly in the exams.B. She worries about her coming tests.C. She is ill.3.What do we learn about the taxi driver?A. He drove too fast and crashed into a truck.B. He turned suddenly and ran into a tree.C. He was hit by a falling box from a truck.4.What is the man doing?A. He is asking about his letter.B. He is buying plane tickets to Europe.C. He is sending some postcard.5.Where does the conversation mostly take place?A. In a restaurant.B. In the woman's house.C. In the market.第二节〔共15小题，每一小题1.5分，总分为22.5分〕听下面5段对话或独白。

辽师大附中2014-2015 学年下学期第一次模块考试高二英语试题第一局部：阅读理解〔共两节，总分为40分〕第一节〔共15小题；每一小题2分，总分为30分〕请从答题卡21题处开始作答。

AI was born in Korea, and my family came over to America when I was 10. I’m the middle child of three girls, and my parents moved so we would experience a different life. They did it for our education and to give us more of a chance than they had. We moved to Staten Island, and I went to the High School of Performing Arts in New York City. My parents were depressed when I told them I wanted to be an actress. My father suggested I try premed(医学预科). But after they saw me in plays they were really proud.I graduated from Boston University and was doing theater in New York when I got cast in a Korean miniseries(电视连续剧). We started shooting the show in New York, and then went to Korea to finish it up. They said I would be there for three weeks, but it ended up being two months. The miniseries took off, and overnight, I became recognizable. It was sort of like Lost. It blew up. Then amazing projects were offered to me. I kept thinking, “ I’ll do one more and then go back to the US.〞 I ended up staying for seven years.Some people described me as the Julia Roberts of Korea, which is a bad comparison because she’s the queen of romantic comedy. I became famous in Kor ea for a dramatic role in a film called Shiri. I played a “La Femme Nikita〞 type of role. I was the girl with the gun—all action．21. The writer’s parents moved to America so as to _________.A. offer a good chance to their children.B. receive a good education in performingC. seek a successful life in AmericaD. film a Korean miniseries22. When the writer announced her decision to become an actress, her parents_____.A. were both in favor of herB. felt very ashamed of herC. didn’t agree at firstD. took it for granted23. What is the second paragraph mainly about?A. The author’s performing life in America.B. The difficulties of filming abroad.C. The popularity of the miniseries Lost.D. The author’s first performing breakthrough.24. The writer referred to the Julia Roberts of Korea as a bad comparison to show______.A. she looked down upon Julia Roberts.B. she disliked to be compared with othersC. she had a different style of performingD. she was better at dramatic roles than JuliaBMona Lisa, the mysterious woman in Leonardo da Vinci's 16th century masterpiece, had just given birth to her second son when she sat for the painting, a French art expert said on Tuesday. The discovery was made by a team of Canadian scientists who used special infrared(红外线) and three-dimensional〔三维的〕technology to study the paint layers on the work, which now sits in the Louvre museum in Paris.Bruno Mottin of the French Museums' Center for Research and Restoration said that on very close examination of the painting it became clear that the Mona Lisa's dress was covered in a thin transparent gauze veil.〔透明面纱〕"This type of gauze dress was typical of the kind worn in early 16th century Italy by women who were pregnant or who had just given birth. This is something that had never been seen up to now because the painting was always judged to be dark and difficult to examine," he told a news conference."We can now say that this painting by Leonardo da Vinci was painted in memory of the birth of the second son of Mona Lisa, which helps us to date it more precisely to around 1503."The young woman with the ambiguous half smile has been identified as Lisa Gherardini, wife of Florentine merchant Francesco de Giocondo. She had five children."People always wrote that Mona Lisa had allowed her hair to hang freely over her shoulders. This greatly surprised historians because letting your hair hang freely during the Renaissance was typical of young girls and women of poor virtue (美德)," he said.The team had hoped to discover more details about Leonardo’s painting techniques, which the artist used to create a hazy (朦胧的) effect. But scientist John Taylor said the team had been disappointed by the lack of brush stroke〔笔触〕detail on the painting.25. According to the latest research, Mona Lisa was __________.A．a woman of poor virtue B．da Vinci’s second wifeC．a woman who was pregnant D．the wife of Florentine merchant26. The information reported in the text was first got from _______________.A．a newspaper B．the InternetC．a news conference D．the museum27. We can infer from the test that ___________.A．The research has been carried out in FranceB．Mona Lisa was painted in 1503 at the latestC．In da Vinci’s time women could only wear short hairD．the most difficulty is to identify the paint layers28. What is probably the best title for the test?A．Mona Lisa ,the Mysterious WomanB．Mona Lisa was a New MotherC．Great Discovery in PaintingD．Leonardo’s Painting TechniqueCNelson Mandela is respected and admired across the world. And to South Africans heis a superstar. He is a hero who shocked the world by fighting for peace between races, despite the 27 years he spent in the prison of the South Africa’s white, racist regime(政权)Mandela, who won the nation’s first all-race elections after the fall of apartheid(种族隔离) in 1944,retired in 1999. But he remains as popular as ever.“He’s loved by all people, whether you’re white or black, whether you’re young or old,〞 said Ali Bacher, South Africa’s former cricket(板球) chief.His popularity has inspired an entire national industry. His portrait has appeared at many places, including on some goods. His face has appeared on a South African coin, a metropolitan(大都会的)area was named in his honor and some business leaders hope to build a massive, rotating statue in his likeness---- the Statue of Freedom. It would stand taller than New York’s Statue of Liberty.His popular appeal is similar to that of John F. Kennedy with US or Winston Churchill in Britain, but few politicians in his times have achieved his level of admiration, said Tom Lodge, head of the political science department of the University of the Witwatersrand.〞Sometimes it isn’t completely appreciated what a skilled performer Mandela has been throughout his political career. He is a very,very clever man,〞However, he is far from perfect.Most articles for his birthday, which appeared in every major South African newspaper on the day, briefly mentioned that Mandela did have his shortcomings. Then they returned to their flowing praises. “Through the ages, the human race has had its icons〔偶像〕---- men and women who rose above ordinary people to inspire their generation,〞The Mail and Guardian Weekly said. “In our generation, the gods presented us Nelson Mandela.〞29. Nelson Mandela is loved by all the people of South Africa because_____________. A．he’s as popular as Kennedy and ChurchillB．he spent 27 years in prisonC．he’s a great fighter against the racialismD．he won the first all-race elections30. Which of the following statements about Mandela’s portrait is true ?A．It helps develop businessB．It appears on the Statue of FreedomC．It is used to raise money for the Statue of FreedomD．It is similar to that of John F. Kennedy or Winston Churchill31. The underlined sentence in the last paragraph means “_____________〞A．Mandela is as great as a godB．We are proud to live in Mandela’s timeC．Mandela lives together with us allD．We are proud to know Mandela32. What can we infer from the text?A．Mandela is a very skilled politicianB．Most articles specially stressed Mandela’s shortcomings.C．The Statue of Freedom is a present for Mandela’s birthday.D．The article may have appeared in a newspaper on Mandela’s birthday.DFrom the beginning rivers have played an important part in life of man. Man of the earliest times used the rivers as a means of travel. Today rivers still serve as a great waterway for the transport and people.In ancient times,man settled near rivers or on river banks and built up large empires. Water is natu re’s most valuable gift to man. Man needs water to irrigate his crops,to cook and to wash. In nations all over the world, rivers mean life and wealth. They feed and clothe nations around them.Water is also a source of energy and power. Man builds huge dams across the rivers to control the water for irrigation and get the energy needed to drive generators. The electrical power is then directed to homes, cities, factories and television stations.Man uses water each day. In a small way rivers help to keep man in good health and provide for his amusements. Various forms of water sports keep man strong and healthy.33. Rivers have been important to man______.A. since the last centuryB. since they came into beingC. since a few hundred years agoD. since the beginning of BC34. Man in old times traveled from one continent to another_______.A. by seaB. by airC. by trainD. by bus35. Generators are machines that are used_________.A. to direct electricalB. to controlC. to build damsD. to produce electricity第二节 (共5小题；每一小题2分，总分为l0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优选项。

2014-2015学年度第二学期阶段1考试高二级英语科试题（本试卷分五部分，共8页，满分150分。

考试用时120分钟）第一部分：听力(共两节，满分15分)第一节听力理解（共10题；每小题1分，满分10分）听下面几段材料，每段播放两遍，各段后有几个小题。

各段播放前，每小题有5秒钟的阅题时间。

请根据各段播放内容及相关小题，在5秒钟内，从题中所给的A、B、C选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

听下面一段对话，回答第1—2题。

1. What does the woman say about short stories?A. They take too much time.B. They require less attention.C. They cover deep meanings.2. Which of the following do the two speakers both like reading?A. Novels.B. Poems.C. Short stories.听下面一段对话，回答第3—5题。

3. What does the woman want to do?A. Set up a radio station.B. Open a health club.C. Set up an investment fund.4. How is the woman planning to collect money?A. By getting donations.B. By having advertisements.C. By doing part-time jobs.5. What will the woman’s group discuss next Friday?A. Who to take charge of what programs.B. When to hold the programs.C. What standards to set up.听下面一段独白，回答第6—8题。

2014-2015年度高二第一学期第一次段考英语试题Ⅰ语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45分）一、完形填空（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1-15各题所给的A、B、C和D 项中，选出最佳选项。

Sixteen-year- old Josh is a junior high school student. He was running a five-kilometre race in a field of 261 1 on Sept. 16. With the race less than half done, he 2 a scream and saw a runner he didn’t know crumpled(瘫倒)in a lot of 3 ----holding a bleeding ankle. Josh offered help.With his own coach trying to figure out why Josh hadn’t passed the halfway mark as expected, his coa ch spotted him soon. “I was 4 what was going and why he was so far back,” said Scott Clark. “ Then I saw Josh. he had got the kid in his 5 .”The 6 athlete was Mark, a student from another junior high school. Josh just picked him up without saying anything and started carrying him and trying to 7 him down, saying, “ It’s going to be OK. I’m going to8 you to your coaches.”Josh carried Mark about a quarter mile! he handed him off to his 9 and then----completely last in the field of runners now---sped off to start his race again. He 10 50 kids to finish 211th out of 261 runners. When 11 by one teammate why he had fallen so far behind after the race, he 12 said, “Oh, I picked up a kid.” No excuses. No explanation. No disappointment. He just finished what he had started.Mark’s ankle13 fully a week later and then he personally thanked Josh at his home. “Josh has14 me again that there are wonderful people out there. They are always doing kind and good things with no 15 of being noticed or rewarded,” he said.1. A. competitors B. audiences C. lines D. events2. A. predicted B. guessed C. suspected D. heard3. A. trouble B. pain C. fear D. struggle4. A. preparing B. discovering C. wondering D. realizing5. A. feet B. arms C. shoulders D. steps6. A. awful B. damaged C. worried D. injured7. A. turn B. take C. calm D. put8. A. arrange B. get C. remove D. attach9. A. coaches B. relatives C. friends D. roommates10. A. followed B. encouraged C. led D. passed11. A. told B. warned C. repeated D. asked12. A. simply B. exactly C. actually D. generally13. A. suffered B. ached C. recovered D. developed14. A. supported B. suggested C. reminded D. required15. A. imagination B. expectation C. surprise D. permission第二节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）。

2015年上学期浏阳一中高二第一次阶段测试英语试卷时量：120分钟满分：150分命题：王玲老师审题：张萍老师Part I Listening （30 marks）SECTION ADirections: In this section, you will hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by three choices marked A, B and C. Listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each question.You will hear each conversation twice.Conversation 11. Why can‟t the man talk to the woman now?A. He is in trouble.B. He has lots of homework to do.C. He is cooking supper.2. What does the woman say she will do?A. Help the man with his work.B. Wait in the man‟s place.C. Come again later.Conversation 23. Where is Ken probably?A. At a shop.B. At home.C. In the classroom.4. Why are the speakers having a meeting?A. For fun.B. For work.C. For an exam.Conversation 35. Who is the man?A. The woman‟s husband.B. The woman‟s boss.C. The woman‟s classmate.6. What did the woman bring back?A. Some presents from the party.B. Some documents for the company.C. Some information about her classmates.Conversation 47. Where will the speakers take a trip?A. To a popular scenic spot.B. To a wild forest.C. To a wildlife zoo.8. What advice does the man give to the woman?A. Leave some food for the animals.B. Stay far away from fire at night.C. Do not leave garbage everywhere.9. What will the speakers do today?A. Climb a mountain.B. Rest at home.C. Go fishing.Conversation 510. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Food.B. A painting.C. An old man.11. What is the small boy doing?A. Sitting at the table.B. Standing at the side of the table.C. Playing under the table.12. How does the woman feel?A. Hungry.B. Strange.C. Interested.Conversation 613. What was the main reason that the man wanted to join the army?A. His uncle suggested that he do so.B. Most of his toys were tanks.C. He often heard stories about the army.14. What did the woman and her sister use to do?A. Visit different shops.B. Pretend to be shopkeepers.C. Make money by selling waste things.15. What is the subject of the conversation?A. Childhood dreams.B. Hard work and success.C. Unhappy memories in life.Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D．Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.21. Regular Public broadcasting followed shortly afterwards, first _________ on May 11th 1928 in New York.A. beganB. beginningC. begunD. to begin22. It was between 1830 and 1835 ____ the modern newspaper was born.A howB becauseC whichD that23. The girl was so absorbed _______her studies that she didn‟t notice her friend walking towardsher.A. toB. atC. in D for24. _________the text messages we received always seem important at the time, most people can‟treally remember them the next day.A. WhileB. WhenC. IfD. Since25. Teddy looked _____ at his broken model plane and felt ________.A. sadly; sadlyB. sad；sadlyC. sadly; sadD. sad；sad26. _______strong evidence ______reading is beneficial to one‟s success.A. It is；what B It is；that C. There is；which D. There is；that27. If Penicillin had not been available, many people _______ from sickness or even smallwounds.A. had diedB. have diedC. would have diedD. should have died28. Jane is ill and Annie is going to _______ this week.A. take placeB. take her placeC. take the placeD. be replaced29. E-mail, as well as telephones, an important part in daily communication.A. is playingB. have playedC. was playingD. play30. It is spring now. The flowers sweet in the botanic garden attract the visitors to thebeauty of nature.A. to smellB. smellingC. smeltD. to be smelt31. Have you got any books on psychology on the shelves of your private library? I‟d like toborrow _______.A. themB. itC. oneD. that32. Lawrence Craven is the author of several published reports, one of _____ introduced the idea_____ aspirin could reduce the risk of heart attacks.A. them; whenB. which; thatC. what; thatD. which; when33. This is the only one of the best films _______ to teach kids the first aid this year．A．that have been produced B．that has producedC．that have produced D．that has been produced34. Not only ________snacks and drinks, but they also brought cards forentertainment when they had a picnic in the forest.A. did they bringB. they broughtC. was they bringD. they bring35. His tired face suggested that he ________ really tired after the long walk.A. had beenB. should beC. beD. wasSECTION B ( 18 points )Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with word or phrases that best fits the context.Theodore Johnson or "Mr. J" was my fifth grade 36 , who taught me the blessing of an unexpected second chance.One Monday morning, the schoolyard was full of rumors（谣言、传闻）about a fire in the Home Economics Room over the weekend. Mr. J __ 37 us not to go near the room because it could be dangerous.During a class break, my friend Kim and I decided to 38 the damage. When we carefully looked through the door window, trying to see 39 was forbidden, suddenly we felt a firm hold on our shoulders stop us. A teacher had found us. In those 40 seconds millions of thoughts flashed through my mind. My parents would be mad. Then the teacher led Kim and me back to our classroom, leaving our fate in the 41 of Mr. J.Mr. J had a(n) 42 lesson to teach. I was met with a look of 43 rather than anger. He spoke softly as he explained why he was disappointed in my decision to go where I might get 44 . I looked at him, and he smiled. I was shocked that he cared more about my 45 than the fact that I‟d broken a rule. It was the first time I felt t he power of 46 .At the age of ten, I knew I‟d never disappoint Mr. J again. On that day, trust was restored the moment Mr.J 47 . I learned many things that year, but nothing was more important than the power of an unexpected second chance.36. A. classmate B. schoolmate C. friend D. teacher37. A. persuade B. forbid C. warned D. advised38. A. look at B. check out C. search for D. find out39. A. which B. that C. how D. what40. A. excited B. frozen C. interested D. puzzled41. A. face B. heart C. hands D. eyes42. A. different B. ordinary C. good D. impossible43. A. sorrow B. joy C. concern D. comfort44. A. hurt B. changed C. caught D. lost45. A. happiness B. safety C. joy D. health46. A. love B. admiration C. gratitude D. forgiveness47. A. smiled B. shouted C. whispered D. talkedSECTION C ( 12 points )Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.If we agree that the function of education is to prepare us for life, then there is very little time to waste. So, while we can, we ought to concentrate 48. ________ teaching children something really useful.Politeness is a mark of civilization. 49. _________ sooner children learn this, the better. In any case, a lot can be accomplished by a smile and good manners.Like it or not, our adult lives will be consumed by the struggle for money, but we don‟t make an effort to teach children 50. __________ to mange it. So our schools have a duty to teach them this ability from the beginning.Children should learn to take care 51. ________their health. They should know that 52. ________they eat junk food, they will become fat and unhealthy. They should be very clear about 53._________ will happen to their bodies when they smoke or drink.All of 54___________ are part of society. We have rights and responsibilities. We have to know a little bit of our history and geography, because we need to have an environment in which to relate to the people around us. Our school should spend every moment they have telling this to our children: “This is li fe, this is what you are going to face 55 ________ this is how you deal with it.Part III Reading Comprehension （30 marks）Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements．For each of them there are four choices marked A, B,C and D．Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.AUtopia is a perfect place. It is a place without war, hunger, poverty, or crime. It is a place where the people work together and share. There is no money in Utopia because the people do not need money. They do not have personal possessions because everything belongs to everyone. All of the people are equal in Utopia, and the laws are all fair.Utopia is not a new place. Plato, the ancient Greek philosopher, described a perfect society in his famous dialogue The Republic. In Plato‟s Republic, philosophers were the kings, and every person had a place in the society. In 1516, Sir Thomas More wrote about an island in the Pacific Ocean where everything was perfect. He named the island“ Utopia”. In 1602, Tommaso Campanella wrote The City in the Sun about a perfect community on the island of Ceylon ( now Sri Lanka ) ; and in 1872, Samuel Butler wrote a novel about a perfec t country which he named “ Erewhon”. “ Utopia” is a Greek word that means “ not a place”, and “ Erewhon” is the English word “ nowhere” spelled backwards.Utopia is a perfect place, but it is not a real place. Most …real‟ Utopias last only a short time. This is because everyone wants to live in it, but no one knows how to make it work. As a result, when we say something is … Utopia‟ today, we mean that it is a good idea, but it is not realistic.56. Which of the following would be the best t title for this passage?A. A place without warB. A Good IdeaC. A Perfect PlaceD. The Utopian Community57. The reason why there are no personal possessions in Utopia is that ______.A everything belongs to everyoneB the people don‟t need moneyC all of the people are created equalD the laws are reasonable58.The idea of a perfect society was first suggested by ________.A. PlatoB. Tommaso CampanellaC. Samuel Butler andD. Sir Thomas More59. “Utopia”is a word which came from _________A. EnglishB. GreekC. FrenchD. Chinese60.According to the passage, most …real‟ Utopias last only a short time because _______.A no one wants to be a leaderB no one knows how to make a perfect societyC it is difficult to collect moneyD everyone wants to live in UtopiaBAn explosion on Thursday killed one and injured 21 in a busy street in Tongren, Southwest China‟s Guizhou Province.The bomb was hidden in a rubbish bin in the city‟s commercial hub（商业中心），where lots of shops and restaurants are concentrated.The ear-splitting blast was heard around 12∶50 p.m.，said a local newspaper, citing witnesses. The power of the blast（爆炸）shattered nearby shop windows and ripped the stainless （不生锈的）steel rubbish can to pieces.One passer-by，identified（确认）only as Zhang，said she was shocked by the noise and saw a lot of pedestrians lying on the ground when she got to the scene.Thirteen of the injured were taken to a local hospital after the explosion. A doctor there said five were in serious condition but already out of danger after emergency treatment. The others were just slightly hurt.The cause of the explosion is still under investigation, said an officer with the Tongren police, but refused to speculate as to the cause.61．It can be inferred from the passage that ________.A. All the injured were taken to a hospitalB. 8 of the injured were not taken to a hospitalC. The rubbish bin with a bomb was in a restaurantD. The rubbish bin with a bomb was in a shop62．Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A. One passer- by, saw a man throwing a bomb into a bin.B. Some customers in restaurants were injured.C. The writer didn‟t get to the scene.D. All customers in shops got hurt.63．In the last pa ragraph the underlined word“ speculate” probably means ________.A. tellB. guessC. discussD. talk64．What of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. Bomb Hidden in a Rubbish BinB. The Cause of the ExplosionC. A Terrible ThingD. Market Blast Kills 1 ,Injures 2165. The passage probably comes from________.A. a newspaperB. a diaryC. a story bookD. a surveyCWhen something goes wrong，it can be very satisfying to say，”Well, it‟s so-and-so‟s fault,”or “I know I‟m late，but it‟s not my fault；the car broke down”. It is probably not your fault，but once you form the habit of blaming somebody or something else for a bad situation，you are a loser. You have no power and could do nothing that helps change the situation. However, you can have great power over what happens to you if you stop focusing on whom to blame and start focusing on how to remedy the situation. This is the winner‟s key to success.Winners are great at overcoming problems. For example, if you were late because your car broke down, maybe you need to have your car examined more regularly. Or, you might start to carry along with you the useful phone numbers, so you could call for help when in need. For another example, if your workmate causes you problems on the job for lack of responsibility or ability, find ways of dealing with his irresponsibility or inability rather than simply blame the person. You should accept the fact and find creative ways to work successfully regardless of how your workmate fails to do his job well.This is what being a winner is all about—creatively using your skills and talents so that you are successful no matter what happens. Winners also have some problems in their lives; they have just as many difficult situations to face as anybody else. They are just better at seeing those problems as challenges and opportunities to develop their own abilities. So, stop focusing on “whose fault it is.” Once you are confident about your power over bad situations, problems arejust stepping stones for success.66. According to the passage, winners .A. deal with problems rather than blame othersB. meet with fewer difficulties in their livesC. have responsible and able colleaguesD. blame themselves rather than others67. The underlined word remedy in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _________ .A. avoidB. refuseC. improveD. consider68. When your colleague brings about a problem, you should .A. find a better way to handle the problemB. blame him for his lack of responsibilityC. tell him to find the cause of the problemD. ask a more able colleague for help69. When problems occur, winners take them asA. excuses for their failuresB. barriers to greater powerC. challenges to their colleaguesD. chances for self-development70. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. A Winner‟s Achievement.B. A Winner‟s Problem.C. A Winner‟s Opportunity.D. A Winner‟s Secret.Part IV Writing （45 marks）SECTION A（10 marks）Directions: Read the following passage．Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage.Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.People are increasingly discontent（不满的）with the rich people, as is said in a new online poll（投票）. The poll by the China Youth Daily in cooperation with has highlighted（突出，强调）the apparent discontent over the country's widening income gap. Nearly 8,000 peoplefilled in online questionnaires last week, and when asked to use three words to describe society's rich, the top responses were "extravagant"（奢侈的）, "greedy" and "corrupt”. About 57 percent of those polled said that "extravagant" was the best word to describe the rich, followed closely by "greedy”.Sarcastically（讽刺的是）, despite their dissatisfaction, 93 percent of those polled wished they could be rich too, and that richer people should be "socially responsible”. Some 33 percent of respondents also praised rich people for being "smart”. Nearly 90 percent of responde nts agreed that most people in society, including themselves, were willing to speak up for the poor but were reluctant to take action and actually do something for them.The survey comes on the heels of a heated debate over comments made by renowned econo mist Mao Yushi, who said he was "speaking for the rich and working for the poor”. A report released by the Asian Development Bank last Wednesday revealed that China's Gini coefficient —— an indicator of the wealth divide —— rose from 0.407 in 1993 to 0.473 in 2004.An earlier CASS report said that the richest 10 percent of Chinese families now own more than 40 percent of all private assets, while the poorest 10 percent share less than 2 percent of the total wealth. The income disparity（不一致、差异）of the country is close to that of Latin America, the report which came out in January, said.It is hoped that the richer should be more socially responsible to give aid to those who need help to make this income disparity smaller and smaller and that the poorer should have a friendlier attitude towards the rich.I. 71.___________People are more and more discontent with the rich people.II. Details about the poll●It was 72.______________ by the China Youth Daily and ●Nearly 8,000 people filled in questionnaires 73.____________ last week.●There is an increasing dissatisfaction tendency toward the rich people.●Ironically, although they 74. _________, 93 percent of the polled wished they could be richtoo, and richer people should take 75.________.Ⅲ. A report 76._________ by the Asian Development●China‟s Gini coefficient increased by 77. ________ in 2004 when compared with that of1993.●The richest 10 percent of Chinese families now possess more than 40 percent of private assets,while 78._________ 10 percent share less than 2 percent of the total wealth.●The income disparity of the country nearly approaches that of 79.__________.Ⅳ. 80. ___________The rich can work together to shorten the income disparity.Section B (10points)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage and required words limit.In my dual（双重的）profession as an educator and health care provider, I have worked with numerous children infected with the virus that causes AIDS. The relationships that I have had with these special kids have been gifts in my life．They have taught me so many things，but I have especially learned that great courage can be found in the smallest of packages．Let me tell you about Tyler．Tyler was born infected with HIV；his mother was also infected. From the very beginning of his life, he was dependent on medications（药物）to enable him to survive. When he was five, he had a tube surgically inserted in a vein in his chest. This tube was connected to a pump, which he carried in a small backpack on his back．Medications were hooked up to this pump and were continuously supplied through this tube to his bloodstream. At times, he also needed supplemented oxygen to support his breathing．Tyler wasn't willing to give up one single moment of his childhood to this deadly disease. It was not unusual to find him playing and racing around his backyard，wearing his medicine－laden backpack and dragging his tank of oxygen behind him in his little wagon. All of us who knew Tyler marveled at his pure joy in being alive and the energy it gave him. Tyler's mom often teased him by telling him that he moved so fast she needed to dress him in red. That way, when she peered through the window to check on him playing in the yard，she could quickly spot him．This dreaded disease eventually wore down even the likes of a little dynamo like Tyler．Hegrew quite ill and，unfortunately，so did his HIV－infected mother．When it became apparent that he wasn't going to survive，Tyler's mom talked to him about death．She comforted him by telling Tyler that she was dying too，and that s he would be with him soon in heaven．A few days before his death，Tyler beckoned10) me over to his hospital bed and whispered，“I might die soon．I'm not scared．When I die，please dress me in red．Mom promised she's coming to heaven，too．I'll be playing when she gets there，and I want to make sure she can find me．”81. What‟s the profession of the writer? (no more than 8 words.)82. Why did Tyler carry a small backpack on his back? (no more than 13 words)83. Why did Tyler‟s mother want to dress Tyler in red? (no more than 14 words)84. Try to use at least three words to describe Tyler‟s personality. (no more than 4 words)SECTION C（25 marks）Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below.90后出生的学生，思想特殊、行为方式和价值观令人担忧。

2015-2016学年度下学期第一阶段测试高二年级英语科试卷本试卷分第I卷〔选择题〕和第 II 卷〔非选择题〕。

第 I 卷第一局部：听力〔共两节，总分为30分〕第一节〔共5小题〕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三个选项中选出最优选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What do you suppose the woman is?A.A computer engineer.B.A policewoman.C.A doctor.2.What do you think the woman can most probably be?A.A restaurant waitress.B.A shop assistant.C.A school teacher.3.Who is Mr. King?A.An actor.B.A director.C.A scene designer.4.What is the relationship between the speakers?A.Salesman and customer.B.Husband and wife.C.Doctor and patient.5.What is the relationship between the speakers?A.Teacher and student.B.Doctor and patient.C.Waitress and customer.第二节〔共15小题〕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三个选项中选出最优选项，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，每一小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料,回答第6至8题。