湖南省娄底市湘中名校高二英语上学期期末考试试题

湘中名校2015-2016年上学期高二期末考试英语试题总分: 150分时量: 120分钟第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力（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。

每段对话后面有一个小题，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，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1 What was the color of the hat the woman bought?A. Green.B. Blue.C. Red.2 What does the man mean?A. He partly agrees with the man.B. He doesn’t agree with the woman.C. He agrees with the woman.3 How can the man get to his destination?A. He must change at Jacksonville.B. He has to change at Albany.C. He is still not sure how to get there.4 What does the woman tell the man about the reference room?A. It’s open only to teachers and postgraduates.B. He can study there if he is writing a research paper.C. He needs the approval of his professor for the use of it.5 What does the man mean?A. He doesn’t want to take the exam.B. He has no problems about the exam.C. He can’t learn the material.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

湖南省娄底市2014-2015学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题PART ONE LISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A 〔1.5 ×15 = 22.5〕Directions: In this section, you’ll hear 6 conversations between 2 speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by 3 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. What seems to be the man’s problem?A. He has a backache.B. He has a sleeping problem.C. He has a headache.2. What will the man do next?A. Go to hospital.B. Wait for his turn.C. Go home for a rest. Conversation 23. What kind of place would the man prefer?A. Somewhere near the water.B. A quiet and comfortable place.C. Somewhere with plenty of sightseeing.4. How can the man get more information according to the woman?A. Surf the internet.B. Call a travel agent.C. Read a travel book. Conversation 35. What does the girl want to do?A. See a film.B. Watch a play.C. Go to a concert.6. How much money does she need?A. 18 dollars.B. 36 dollars.C. 54 dollars. Conversation 47. What’s the man’s room number?A. 543.B. 513.C. 523.8. How will the man pay?A. By credit card.B. By cash.C. By check.9. What do we know about the man?A. He will stay there for five days.B. He will check out on Saturday.C. He will go to his room all by himself.Conversation 510. Where did the woman buy the dress?A. In a shop.B. In a department store.C. In a supermarket.11. Why doesn’t she go to the Lost and Found Department?A. Because she might find the dress later.B. Because she is bored of questions and forms.C. Because it’s too far away.12. What is she going to do next?A. Go home.B. Report to the police.C. Buy another birthday gift. Conversation 613. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a classroom.B. In an office.C. On the phone.14. What will the man’s wife learn?A. Art.B. Computers.C. Car driving.15. When will the man’s wife have her class?A. On Mondays.B. On Tuesdays.C. On Fridays.SECTION B 〔1.5×5 = 7.5〕Directions: In this section, you’11 hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS.You’ll hear t he short passage TWICE.TWOLANGUAGEKNOWLEDGESECT ION A〔1×15 = 15〕Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.21. ---Did you watch the program Voice of China on Friday night? It was wonderful.---I wish I had, but I ________for the mid-term examination then.A. would prepareB. preparedC. had preparedD. was preparing22. Would you be so kind as to tell me _______ of the five policemen will be sentto Hong Kong?A. whateverB. whichC. whatD. who23. ________ their teacher coming, the pupils pretended to be reading aloud.A. To seeB. SeeingC. Having seenD. Seen24. No one in the department but Tom and I _________ that the director is going to resign.A. knowsB. am to knowC. knowD. have known25. Wang Ling is always the first one ________ at school in our class.A. to arriveB. arrivingC. arrivesD. who arrive26. The question is ________ we will have our sports meet next week.A.thatB. ifC. whenD. whether27. The majority of the people, _________, are against human cloning.A. including some scientistsB. some scientists includedC. included some scientistsD. Both A and B28. Large quantities of natural resources ________ in 100 years or so.A. will use upB. have been used upC. will be used upD. had been used up29. Nowhere _________ the book mentioned in your text message here, my dear. You see,this is too little a town.A. I can buyB. can I buyC. can’t I buyD. can I not buy30. I’ve made some good friends with several of thosestudents in my school ________I met in the crosstalk show last month.A. whoB. whereC. whenD. which31. Johnny, you ________ play with the knife. You ________ hurt yourself.A. won’t; can’tB. mustn’t; mayC. shouldn’t; mustD. can’t; should32. ________ yourself at the end of the meeting if you have different opinions.A. To expressB. ExpressingC. ExpressD. Expressed33. He’s posted the letter, _________he?A. isn’tB. doesn’tC. hasn’tD. wasn’t34. The little boy won’t go to sleep ________ his mother tells him a bedtime story.A. orB. butC. whetherD. unless35. It was in this house ________ the villagers held the secret meeting.A. whereB. in whichC. thatD. whenSECTION B 〔1.5×12 = 18〕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 the word or phrase that best fits the context.Waiting for the airplane to take off, I was happy to get a seat by myself. Just then, an air hostess came up to me and asked, “Would you mind 36 your seat?A couple would like to sit together.〞 The only available(有空的)seat was next to a girl with her arms in casts(石膏绷带), a black-and-blue face, and a sad expression. “I am not going to sit there,〞 I thought immediately. But a soft voice spoke, “She needs help.〞 Finally, I 37 to move to that seat.The girl smiled at me as I sat down. She was named Kathy. She had been in a car accident and now was on her way for 38 .When the snack and juice arrived, it did not take me long to 39 that Kathy would not be able to 40 herself. I considered 41 to feed her but hesitated, as it seemed too 42 to offer a service to a complete 43 . But then I realized that Kathy’s need was more 44 than my discomfort. I offered to help her eat, and although she was uncomfortable to accept at first, she did as I expected.We became closer and closer in a short period of time. By the end of the five-hour trip, my heart 45 , and the 46 was really better spent than if I had just sat by myself.I was very glad I had sat next to Kathy and fed her. Love and care sometimes flow beyond human borders and remove the fears that keep us 47 . When we offer to serve a stranger, we grow to live in a more rewarding world. 〔287 words〕36. A. losing B. changing C. taking D. buying37. A. decided B. wanted C. regretted D. promised38. A. business B. travel C. pleasure D. treatment39. A. remember B. say C. realize D. recognize40. A. eat B. feed C. choose D. support41. A. offering B. needing C. stopping D. trying42. A. far B. impolite C. close D. fast43. A. girl B. neighbor C. passenger D. stranger44. A. unusual B. direct C. important D. shameful45. A. had warmed B. had jumped C. had broken D. had cheered46. A. life B. money C. time D. energy47. A. upset B. independent C. silent D. separateSECTION C 〔1.5×8 = 12〕Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with ONLY ONE WORD that best fits the context.The first time I went toNew York, I was very excited. My friend met me at the airport and took me to a hotel. Since he had to work, he promised to see me 48 next day and left.After a short rest, I went to a restaurant near the hotel to get something to eat. 49 I couldn’t speak English, I couldn’t tell the waiter 50 I wanted. I felt very upset and started to make some gestures, 51 the waiter just could n’t und erstand me.Finally, I ordered the same thing the man 52 the next table was eating. After dinner, I started 53 walk along Broadway until I came to Time Square with its movie theatres and huge crowds 54 people. I didn’t feel a bit tiredso I continued to walk.When I returned to the hotel, I couldn’t sleep. I lay awake all the night, thinking about the day’s experience. I decided 55 I had to learn to speak English. 〔165 words〕PART THREE READING COMPREHENSION 〔2×15 = 30〕Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices markedA, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given inthe passage.ADo you love holidays but hate gaining weight? You are not alone. Holidays are times for celebrating. Many people are worried about their weight. With proper planning, though, it is possible to keep normal weight during the holidays. The ideais to enjoy the holidays but not to eat too much. You don’t have to turn away fromthe foods that you enjoy.Here are some tips for preventing weight gain and maintaining physical fitness:Don’t skip meals.Before you leave home, have a small, low-fat meal or snack(零食). This may help to avoid getting too excited before delicious foods.Control the amount of e a small plate that may encourage you to “load up(载满)〞. You should be most comfortable eating an amount of food about the size of your fist (拳头).Begin with soup and fruit or vegetables. Fill up beforehand on water-based soup and raw fruit or vegetables, or drink a large glass of water before you eat to help you to feel full.Avoid high-fat foods. Dishes that look oily or creamy(奶油的)may have large amount of fat. Choose lean meat(瘦肉). Fill your plate with salad and green vegetables. Use lemon juice instead of creamy food.Stick to physical activity.Don’t let exercise take a break during the holidays.A 20-minutewalk helps to burn off extra calories.〔238 words〕56. Which of the following statements is WRONG according to the passage?A. You should never eat delicious foods.B. Drinking some water or soup before eating helps you to eat less.C. Holidays are happy days but they may bring you weight problems.D. Physical exercise can reduce the chance of putting on weight.57. Which of the following can NOT help people to lose weight according to the passage?A. Eating lean meat.B. Creamy food.C. Eating raw fruit or vegetables.D. Physical exercise.58. Many people can’t control their weight during the holidays mainly because they ______.A. can’t help eating too muchB. take part in too many partiesC. enjoy delicious foods sometimesD. can’t help turning away from foods.59. If the passage appeared in a newspaper, which section is the most suitable one?A. Holidays and Festivals sectionB. Health and Fitness sectionC. Fashion sectionD. Student Times Club section60. What is the best title of the passage?A. How to avoid holiday feasting.B. Do’s and don’ts for keeping slim and fit.C. How to avoid weight gain over holidays.D. Wonderful holidays, boring experiences.BIn choosing a friend, one should be very careful. A good friend can help you study. You can have fun together and make each other happy. Sometimes you will meet fair weather friends. They will be with you as long as you have money or luck, but when you are down, they will run away. How do I know when I have found a good friend? I look for certain qualities of character, especially understanding, honesty and reliability .Above all else, I look for understanding in a friend. A good friend tries to understand how another person is feeling. He is not quick to judge. Instead, he tries to learn from others. He puts himself in the other person’s place and he tries to think of ways to be helpful. He is also a good listener.At the same time, however, a good friend is honest. He does not look for faults in others. He notices their good points. In short, a friend will try to understand me and accept me.Another quality of a friend is reliability. I can always depend on a good friend. If he tells me he will meet me somewhere at a certain time, I can be sure that he will be there. If I need a favour, he will do his best to help me. If I am in trouble, he will not run away from me.There is a fourth quality that makes a friend special. A special friend is someone with whom we can have fun. We would enjoy our lives, and we would enjoy our friendship. That is why I especially like friends who are fun to be with. A good friend likes the same things I like. We share experience and learn from each other. A good friend has a good sense of humour, too. He likes to laugh with me. That is how we share in the joy of being friends. And I know that he is looking for the same quality in me.When I meet someone who is reliable, honest and understanding, I know I’m lucky that I’ve found a friend!〔358 words〕61. What does the underlined word “reliability〞(Para.4) mean in Chinese?A. 说谎B. 勇敢C. 胆小D. 可靠62. According to the author, the most important quality in choosing a friend is _________.A. understandingB. honestyC. reliabilityD. a sense of humour63. If you have fair weather friends, _________.A. they will give you all that they have when you need helpB. you will be refused when you get into troubleC. you will become richD. you can be sure that you get real friends64. Good friends need to _________.A. always point out each other’s mistakesB. be helped with moneyC. understand each other’s feelingsD. have money or luck65. This passage mainly discusses _________.A. the qualities of a friendB. where to choose friendsC. how to get along with friendsD. the importance of having a friendCButterflies(蝴蝶)are some of the most fascinating (迷人的) and beautiful insects in the world. Adult butterflies will live about two to four weeks. They use their senses of sight, touch, hearing, smell and taste to survive in the world, find food and mates, lay eggs in a proper place, migrate (迁移) and avoid hungry enemies.Butterflies have large compound eyes (复眼), which allow them to see in all directions without turning their heads. Like most insects, butterflies are very near-sighted, so they are more attracted to many flowers. Butterflies do not “see〞colors such as red, green and yellow, but they can sense sunlight, which shows the direction in which the sun is shining, as well as ultraviolet light (紫外线), which is present on many flowers and guides butterflies to find honey sources.Butterflies have a very well-developed sense of smell, but it is not in their nose, since they don’t have one. Sense receptors (感受器) are in their antennae (触角), feet and many other parts of the body. They can help butterflies find their favorite flower honey, food and mates.Butterflies’ feet have sense organs that can taste the sug ar in flower honey, letting the butterflies know if something is good to eat or not. Some females also carefully choose host plants by tasting to find proper places to lay their eggs. Adult butterflies feed their babies using a long tube. Butterflies force blood into the tube to straighten it out, allowing them to feed. Butterflies get all their food from this tube.Butterflies don’t have ears. Instead they “hear〞 sounds through their wings by sensing changes in sound vibrations (振动).Butterflies may possess senses we haven’t known about till today, because their body structure(结构)is very different and difficult to understand, when observed through our own human senses. 〔325 words〕66. What can we learn from the second paragraph?A. Butterflies have good eyesight.B. Butterflies can see in all directions and don’t need to turn heads.C. Butterflies are sensitive (敏感的)to bright colors including red and yellow.D. Butterflies cannot sense the ultraviolet light.67. How do butterflies hear sounds?A. Using their feet to sense the vibration of thingsB. Using their ears to listen directlyC. Using their wings to sense the sound vibrationsD. Using their antennae to judge the sound68. Why do female adult butterflies carefully choose the host plants?A. To find high-qualified honey.B. To have a good place for living.C. To make it easier for them to hide from the enemies.D. To find a proper place for their eggs.69. What does the last paragraph imply?A. There’s a long way to understand butterflies wellB. Butterflies give great help to human beingsC. Butterflies are the most beautiful insects in the worldD. Butterflies possess more senses than humans70. The text mainly focuses on __________.A. butterflies’ living habitsB. butterflies’ beautyC. butterflies’ daily activitiesD. butterflies’ sensesPART FOUR WRITINGSECTION A 〔1 x 10 = 10〕Directions: Read the following passage. Complete the diagram / Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information for the passage.Write NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS for each answer.Frederick M. Hess is the director of education policy study at the American Enterprise Institute, which is a nonprofit organization that does research on many public topics. He says that a long summe r vacation doesn’t make sense in today’sworld.Can American students afford to take a summer vacation? In a summer vacation, millions of children spend valuable time sending messages, watching TV, playing video games and doing shopping in the mall. They will also be putting their academic futures at risk.Summer vacation once made sense in the past when you didn’t need an education to get a good job. But now things have changed. For today’s students, academic skills are important to students’ future succe ss, but such skills are affected in the summertime. Many other countries don’t give children an American style summer vacation. They offer no more than seven consecutive (连续的) weeks of vacation. Most American school districts offer up to thirteen weeks. To compete in the global marketplace, Americans must be prepared to go up against international competitors.Summer vacation also causes challenges for today’s families. In the 1960s, more than 60% of families had a stay­at­home Mum. Now, two thirds of Ameri can children live in households where every adult works. For these families, summer vacation can be more a burden than a break. Someone must watch the kids.But the biggest problem may be how summer vacation hurts academic achievement. Researchers have found that disadvantaged students lose ground in the summertime.Any good suggestion? Yes. A longer school year does not have to be an invitation to hard boring work. Rather, it should allow time-pressed teachers to conduct richer and more imaginative lessons. Students would have more time to devote to sports, music and the arts.To conclude, a long summer vacation can be a great thing. But in the 21st century, it may also be outdated. 〔313 words〕SECTION B 〔2+2+3+3=10〕Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage and the required words limit. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Everyone has got two personalities – the one that is shown to the world and the other that is secret and real. You don’t show your secret personality when you’re awake because you can control your behavior, but when you’re asleep, your sleeping position shows the real you. In a normal night, of course, people frequently change their positions. The important position is the one that you go to sleep in.If you go to sleep on your back, you’re a very open person. You normally trust people a nd you are easily influenced by fashion or new ideas. You don’t like to upset people, so you never express your real feelings. You’re quite shy and you aren’t very confident.If you sleep on your stomach, you are a rather secretive person. You worry a lot and you’re always easily upset. You’re very stubborn, but you aren’t very ambitious. You usually live for today not for tomorrow. This means that you enjoy having a good time.If you sleep curled up, you are probably a very nervous person. You have a low o pinion of yourself and so you’re often defensive. You’re shy and you don’t normally like meeting people. You prefer to be on your own. You’re easily hurt.If you sleep on your side, you have usually got a well-balanced personality. You’re usually careful and confident. You know your strengths and weaknesses. You sometimes feel anxious, but you don’t get depressed. You always say what you think even if it makesother people angry.〔253 words〕81. According to the author, what shows your secret and real personality?_________________________________________ 〔within 8 words〕〔2 marks〕82. How many kinds of secret personalities are mentioned in the passage?_________________________________________ 〔only one word〕〔2 marks〕83. How will a person who does n’t want to make friends with others sleep?_________________________________________ 〔within 5 words〕〔3 marks〕84. Mark usually goes to sleep on one side, then he will change his sleeping positionsin the sleep, what kind of personality may he have?________________________________________ 〔within 10 words〕〔3 marks〕SECTION C〔25’〕Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese.如下四幅图描述了小强一家某一天的经历。

高二第一学期期末考试英语时量：120分钟满分：150分得分____________第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

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。

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.B. ￡9.18.C. ￡9.15.答案是C。

1. Why will Mr. Rogers be out of the office next week?A. To take a holiday.B. To attend a wedding.C. To travel on business.2. When will the man arrive at the woman's home to pick her up?A. At 7：20.B. At 7：40.C. At 8：15.3. What did the young man do in the park yesterday?A. He played sports.B. He saw a performance.C. He had a picnic.4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Neighbours.B. Co－workers.C. Classmates.5. Who might Henry be?A. A publisher.B. A collector.C. A writer.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。

Part Ⅰ Listening comprehension (20 marks)Section ADirections: In this section, you’ll hear 6 conversations between 2 speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by 3 choices marked A, B and C. Listen carefully and then choose thebest answer for each question. You will hear each conversation TWICE.Conversation l1． What does the professor ask the students to do?A ．Review the lessons in Modern Education ．B ． Look up some information in a book ．C．Prepare some questions.2． What are the professor’ s office hours?A ． 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.B ． 10:00 to 12:00 a.m.C． 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.Conversation 23． 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 35． 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 goingheret 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 47． 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?B． Some money． C. A postcard.A ． A photo ．9． Why did he do that?A ． To show the woman he is considerate．B． To tell his brother he’ s always．with himC． To remind his brother to write back often ．Conversation 510． 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．order11． 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 613． 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 BDi rections: In this section, you’ ll hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill in thenumbered blanks with the information you ’ veheard. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THANTHREE WORDS. You’ ll hear the short passage TWICE.Thanksgiving DayWhen On the l6Thursday of NovemberOrigin First l7settlers gave thanks to God for having survived18of 1621 and for having harvested their first summer crops ．Food Roast turkey,19 , pumpkin pie and stuffingActivity Give thanks for their happiness ；Have large20with many relatives.Part II Language Knowledge (35 marks)Section A (15 marks)Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are 4 choices marked A, B, Cand D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.21. — How did he get my telephone number? — You _____ it. You told him last week.A. should have forgottenB. may have forgottenC. must have forgottenD. could have forgotten22.Seldom in all my life___ my grandparents get angry—— they are both gentle and mild in nature.A. I sawB. did I seeC. I have seenD. have I seen23.I would appreciate ________ if you come to say“ goodbye ” to me.A. youB. oneC. itD. that24.It was so cold that he kept the fire ________ all night.A. to burnB. burnC. burningD. burned25.Taobao is Asia ’ s largest零retail(售)network platform,____ people can buy and sellmany kinds of things.A. whenB. whereC. thatD. whose26. When _____ why he was absent from the speech contest, he didn’ t know how to answer thequestion.A. to askB. askingC. askedD. having asked27._______ is known to all is ____the South China Sea is rich in natural resources.A. That, whatB. It, thatC. As, whatD. What, that28. 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 decorated29.Jack has never been to China, but he talks about it ___________ he had been there many times.A. in caseB. even thoughC. so thatD. as if30.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 out31.It is the high cost of raising children ____________ makes the majority of the Chinese youngcouples give up their plan to have a second child.A. thatB. becauseC. whichD. what32.In many schools students ___________wear school uniforms every day. Anyone whodisobeys the rule will be punished.A. willB. canC. mayD. shall33.— Your son plays table tennis very well— Thanks, in fact, he _______for the school team while he was in high school.A ． plays B．played C． has played D ． is playing.34. Super typhoon“ Haiyan” hit the Philippines in November 2013, ____ serious damage to thelocal people.A. to causeB. causingC. causedD. cause35. Since“ Happy Camp” was broadcast, it popularity among people, especially theyoung.A. has been gainingB. has been gainedC. had gainedD. gainedSection B (12 marks)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 phrase that best fits the context.In our life, we are always meeting different kinds of friends. Some are always with you, but don ’ t understand you. Some say only a few words to you, but understand you . Many people willstep in your life, but only36friends leave footprints.4I shall always recall ( 回忆）the autumn and the girl with the37. I know she will alwaysbe my best friend.It was the golden season. I could see the yellow leaves38on the cool wind. In such a season, I liked walking alone in the leaves,39to the sound of them.Autumn is a40season but life is uninteresting. The free days always make me sad. But one day, the sound of a violin41into my ears like a stream (小溪 ) flowing in themountains. A young girl, standing in the wind, was42in playing her violin.I had never seen her before. The music was so nice that I listened quietly. Lost in the music, Ididn't know that I had been43there for so long but my existence did not seem to disturbher.Leaves were still floating. Every day she played the violin in the corner of the building whenI went downstairs to watch her performance. I was the only listener. The autumn seemed no longerlonely and life became 44 . Though we didn't know each other, I thought we were already goodfriends. I believed she also loved me.Autumn was nearly over. One day, when I was listening carefully, the sound suddenly 45．To my astonishment ( 惊讶 ), the girl came over to me."You must like violin." she said."Yes. And you play very well. Why did you stop?" I asked.Suddenly, a46expression appeared on her face and I could feel something unusual."I came here to see my grandmother, but now I must leave. I once played very badly. It was your listening every day that47me." she said."In fact, it was your playing that gave me a meaningful autumn," I answered. "Let's be friends." The girl smiled, and so did I.36.A. young B. true C. new D. old37.A. violin B. song C. play D. sound38.A. shaking B. floating C. falling D. hanging39.A. watching B. hearing C. seeing D. listening40.A. lively B. lovely C. lonely D. harvest41.A. grew B. flowed C. started D. ran42.A. busy B. active C. absorbed D. interested43.A. standing B. stopping C. waiting D. sitting44.A. encouraging B. moving C. interesting D. exciting45.A. changed B. began C. gone D. stopped46.A. happy B. strange C. sad D. surprised47.A. encouraged B. excited C. surprised D. interestedSection C (8 marks)Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that bestfits the context.When you meet people from different cultures, it is important to understand 48. _________you can and cannot do. 49._____we are not aware of these differences, some unusual things might happen. For example, if you are from India, you may not eat beef because 50._________ yourreligion, and it is rude to shake hands 51._________ give someone something with your left hand.In North America and the UK, people greet each 52._________by shaking hands. In Thailand andother parts of South-East Asia, the normal greeting is 53._________slight bow with the handspressed together. Japanese people may bow and even give out their business cards to greet others.They dislike it when people don’ t look at the cards, so remember not to just put 54.______ in your pocket without looking.Though these different forms of greetings and customs seem strange to you, remember thatwhat you consider normal 55._________ seem unusual to others.Part III Reading Comprehension (30 marks)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questionsor unfinished statements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A,B,C and D. Choose theone that fits best according to the information given in the passage.ASundance Film FestivalThe Sundance Film Festival is held in January of each year in Park City, Utah. This excitingfestival is the biggest of its kind in the U.S. It focuses on independent films and it is a platform fornew up-and-coming directors to show their creations. The Sundance Festival includes manydifferent categories, from documentary to dramatic and domestic to international. Both short andfull-length pictures are now allowed.Academy AwardsThe Academy Awards ceremony has come a long way from its 1929 beginning as a small,private ceremony to its present-day status as the red carpet event of the year. While the Oscar is the Academy’ best known award, it is not the only one awarded by the Academy. In fact, the Academy’ s Board of Governors also gives out Science and Technical Awards, Honorary Awardsand Special Achievement Awards.Cannes International Film FestivalThe Cannes International Film Festival is held in Cannes, France. It is an annual event whichnowadays takes place during May. The concept of the festival dates back to 1932. Some Frenchfilm-makers demanded that the French government support a film festival where films could bejudged on merit( 价值 ), rather than in a political context. The choice of venue was between Biarritzand Cannes, and the latter was chosen because it was the only place willing to fund the festival.Berlin International Film FestivalOne of the most awaited film festivals of the year is the Berlin International Film Festival. It hasbeen held annually since 1951 every February. This is where the best and the brightest of the stars from across the globe gather to witness a grand ceremony of films. It is also one of the mostformal and highly intellectual film festivals in the world.56. From the passage, we know that the Sundance Film Festival _________A. is held in February of each year in AmericaB. focuses on independent filmsC. is a platform for famous directorsD. only allows full-length pictures57. Which of the following awards is NOT awarded by the Academy’ s Board of Governors?A. Science and Technical AwardsB. Honorary AwardsC. Independent Spirit AwardsD. Special Achievement Awards58.Cannes was chosen as the location of the film festival because ____________.A.its location is wonderfulB.it is a big, famous cityC.many famous director and actors lived thereD.it was the only place willing to fund the festival.59.The ___________ is a highly intellectual film festival.A. Berlin International Film FestivalB. Academy Awards ceremonyC. Cannes International Film FestivalD. Sundance Film Festival60. We are most likely to find the passage in the _________ section of a newspaper.A. health and familyB. art and lifeC. exploration and discoveryD. electronics researchBA sense of humor is just one of the many things shared by Alfred and Anthony Melillo,64-year-old twin brothers from East Haven who made history in February 2002. On ChristmasEve, 1992, Anthony had a heart transplant from a 21-year- old donor. Two days before Valentine’ sDay in 2002, Alfred received a 19-year-old heart, marking the first time on record that twin adultseach received heart transplants.“ I ’ m 15 minutes older than him, but now I’ m younger because of my heart and I’ m no to respect him. ”Alfred said with a grin (露齿而笑 ), pointing to his brother while talking to aroomful of reporters, who laughed frequently at their jokes.While the twins knew that genetics ( 遗传学 ) might have played a role in their condition, theyrecognized that their eating habits might have also co ntributed to their heart problems. We’ d puthalf a pound of butter on a steak. I overdid it on all the food that tasted good, so I guess I deservedwhat I got for not dieting properly.”The discussion moved to Anthony’ s recovery. In the five years sincehearthi transplant, hehad been on an exercise program where he regularly rode a bicycle for five miles, swam each day,and walked a couple of miles. He was still on medication, but not as much as Alfred, who was justin the early stage of his recovery.“ Right now I feel pretty young and I’ m doing very well,” Anthony said.“ I feel like a n person.”Alfred said his goal, of course, was to feel even better than his brother. But, he added,my brother very much. We’ re very close and I’ m sure we ’ ll do just fine.”61.This article is mainly about ______.A. the danger of heart transplant surgeryB. becoming young by getting a new heartC. the effect of genetics on the heartD. the twin brothers who received heart transplants62.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. Never before had both of the twins had their hearts transplanted.B. The twin brothers had bad eating habits before their operations.C. Alfred’ s new heart is two years older than Anthony’ s.D. The brothers received heart transplants at an interval ( 隔 ) of ten years.63. What did Alfred and Anthony have in common?A. Lifespan ( 寿命 )B. Career goalsC. A sense of humorD. Love for bicycling64.What did Alfred and Anthony think caused their heart problems?A. ExerciseB. DietC. SurgeryD. Medicines65.Why did Alfred say,“ I ’ m 15 minutes older than him, but now I’ m younger ⋯⋯”?A. His heart transplant surgery was more successful than Anthony’ sB. His recovery from the heart surgery was faster than Anthony s’C. His exercise program was better than Anthony’ sD. His new heart was younger than Anthony’sCSince the gene， called DAF 16 in worms （虫），was recently found in many animals and inhumans， the finding could open up new ways to affect aging(老化 )， immunity( 免疫 )andresistance in humans， the scientists said.“ We wanted to find out how normal aging is being gov erned by genes and what effect thesegenes have on other traits(特征 )，such as immunity ，” saidRobin May of the University of Birmingham ， who led the study.Populations across the world are aging at a surprising pace， bringing potentially bigchallenges for health and social care systems. A study by Danish scientists last year found that halfof babies born in the rich world today will live to celebrate their 100th birthdays. Scientists are eagerto find out new ways to affect aging to help them stay healthier as their lives extend.“ What we have found is that things like resistance and aging tend to go hand in hand ，” Maysaid in an interview.May's team compared lifespan， stress resistance and immunity in four related species ofworm. They also looked for differences in the activity of DAF 16 in each of the four species，andfound that they were all quite distinct （有区的）.May said DAF 16 was active in most cells in the body and was very similar to a group ofhuman genes called FOXO genes，which scientists believe play a role in the aging process.“ The fact that subtle(微妙的 ) differences in DAF 16 between species seem to have such an impact on aging and health is very interesting and may explain how differences in lifespan and related traits have arisen during evolution ，” May said.66． In which section may the text appear in a newspaper?A ． Education.B． Science.C． Entertainment.D． Culture.67． What can we know from the third paragraph?A ． New ways have been found to affect aging.B． Babies in the rich world will all live longer.C． Present social care systems are poorly managed.D． Aging populations are causing more challenges.68． According to May ， ________.A ． resistance has a lot to do with agingB． FOXO genes can be found in wormsC． genes play the same role in different speciesD． new drugs will change the genes in older people69． From the text we know that DAF 16 ________.A ． is a gene that is only found in wormsB ．can make people live longerC． has an effect on aging and immunity D ． has been quite familiar to scientists70． What can be the BEST title of the passage?A. DAF 16--a Gene Linked to Aging B ．Population Aging Faster than ExpectedC． How to Make People Live Longer D． FOXO Genes Affect AgingPart IV Writing (35 marks)Section A (10 marks)0Directions: 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.Coffee has become a popular drink in our culture because it naturally contains caffeine (咖啡因), which people in today’s society rely on to provide them with energy.Most people have a coffee maker at home for guests who come to visit. In the workplace many people start their day with a cup of coffee, and then continue to drink it until it。

下学期高二期末考试英语考试时量： 120分钟考试总分：150分第一部分听力（共两节，满分 30 分）听下面 5 段对话，每段对话后有一个小题。

从题中所给的 A,B,C 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 does the man ask the woman to come tomorrow?A. He is off duty now.B. The books will arrive tomorrow.C. The books have been sold out.2. How will the speakers go to the concert?A. By bike.B. By car.C. On foot.3. What does the woman probably want to drink?A. Lemonade.B. Water.C. Wine.4. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a bank.B. In a police station.C. In a park.5. How much should the man pay for the fine?A. $50.B. $100.C. $150.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. What has Mrs. Smith kept in her yard?A. Flowers.B. Chickens.C. Vegetables.7. How does the woman feel about the man probably?A. Pleased.B. Upset.C. Indifferent.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

湖南高二高中英语期末考试班级:___________ 姓名：___________ 分数：___________一、单项选择1.A poet and artist with high fame ______ coming to speak to us about Chinese literatureand painting tomorrow afternoon.A．is B．are C．was D．were2.To keep healthy, you should eat any of the food that is offered on the table _______ it is not well cooked. A．if B．until C．that D．unless3.When his wife returned from abroad, Kevin ____ his paintings at the art museum in his hometown.A．was exhibiting B．exhibitedC．would exhibit D．had been exhibiting4.I would prefer _______ a low-income job that I am interested in rather than _________ my interest.A．to do; abandon B．doing; abandonC．to do; to abandon D．doing; to abandon5.______ the point that we should be punctual the next day, our director left the meeting room ahead of time. A．Stressing B．Having stressed C．To stress D．Being stressed6.The naughty boy had wanted to play football with the kids in the street, but his parents warned him ____. A．not to B．not to do C．to do D．of doing7.Faced with challenges, your ability is makes a difference.A．that B．which C．how D．what8._____ more energy to my studies instead of to online games, I would be sitting ina comfortable office now.A．Were I devoted B．Had I devotedC．Would I devote D．Should I devote9.The poor boy seems _____ the news that his father died in the car accident for there is no sign of sorrow on his face.A．not to be known B．not to have receivedC．to have not received D．not to know10.Workers who cannot speak good English may be at disadvantage ____ with foreigncustomers.A．when interacting B．when interactedC．when to interact D．when being interacted11.It is a great pity that the band which Jack was a member of ____ after 26 years ofplaying together on stage.A．broke up B．put up C．sent up D．took up12.It was so dark outside that the little child ________ go out by himself.A．dare not to B．dared C．dares D．didn’t dare to13.I wonder why you didn’t do as ________ and it’s the third time you have done this.A．telling B．be told C．told to D．tell14.—Tom, have you finished your homework?—Yes, I ________ before you came back, mom.A．finished B．have finished C．had finished D．finish15.The doctor did __________ save the patient’s life.A．that he could do B．all what he couldC．all he could to D．which he could二、完形填空I break off a piece of candy and take pleasure in its sweet outside and the bitter, dark chocolate inside, thinking of my own life. Being raised by a single parent was a bitter-sweet 36 , which gave me motivation and ambition. There were several years that have left a(n) 37 bitter taste in my mouth —those when my mother married a man and moved my sister, Emily, and me several states away from our hometown. The first few monthswere 38 : baseball games, family trips to the mall, dinners and movies together. Then things changed. Baseball became too expensive, and trips to the mall were 39 by days Emily and I spent isolated (孤立的) in our rooms under our stepfather’s 40 . Moreover, screaming matches between him and our mother always 41 dinner. We spent five years living in a family that had 42 a war zone. Emily and I almost grew used to this situation . Then one evening, after another argument had erupted , we left home. I was 14, my sister 11, and wewere 43 .A friend of my mother let us stay with her.Instead of focusing on our economic instability, my mother selflessly pushed me to struggle for success. She wanted me to lead a more 44 life than hers. She worked long hours every night to pay her bills. 45 , she would find time to read and play with Emily and me. Mom taught me the 46 of perseverance (坚持不懈) and education. We finally settled in Texas. And now, writing this essay with my favorite candy close at hand, I realize my family and I are at the best points of our lives. I haven’t let the trying times stop me from making 47 , both academically and personally. I know that a bitter environment can provide good learning experiences, and that success, even more than candy, is the sweetest treat of all.【1】A．behavior B．habit C．activity D．experience【2】A．hardly B．extremely C．potentially D．Gently【3】A．sweet B．bitter C．boring D．terrible【4】A．concerned B．associated C．accompanied D．replaced【5】A．sympathy B．reminder C．orders D．requests【6】A．separated B．interrupted C．harmed D．Adjusted【7】A．turned into B．turned up C．turned down D．turned on【8】A．homeless B．lucky C．educated D．wealthy【9】A．interesting B．comfortable C．simple D．typical【10】A．Instead B．Otherwise C．Meanwhile D．Therefore【11】A．value B．cost C．price D．theme【12】A．emotions B．expectations C．fortunes D．achievements三、其他1.Robert Burns was born 【1】 1759 in a poor family with many debts. Encouraged by his first love, Nelly Kirkpatrick, he began to write poems. Soon he achieved great fame after his first book of poetry was published. Famous【2】 he was, he had to earn【3】living by farming. Unfortunately, a hard life and weak health shortened his life. He died【4】 the age of 37 in 1796. In memory of him, people built【5】 statue of him in George Square in Glasgow, Scotland. Besides, his house in Alloway was opened as a museum of his life and work.Burns was one of the Romantic poets. Influenced【6】 the Romantic Movement, their poetry is full of imagination and strong feelings. Freedom【7】 beauty are the frequent topics.“A Red, Red Rose” is Burns’s pop ular poem. It was intended to be a song. He wrote in the same way【8】 which Scottish people spoke back then and was divided into four sections. In the poem symbols like a redrose and a song are used to describe his love.2.Simple living doesn’t mean t hat you give up your job and start living in the countryside, but it means that we spend our time, energy and efforts on important things in life. It can be good for us in some ways.Firstly, simple living can keep your mind peaceful. It makes sure that unnecessary things are out of your life and you concentrate on the real factors that affect the quality of life. Through simple living you can see the positive side of life and won’t feel jealous and greedy.Secondly, simple living can make you have time for your loved ones. Most of us become so busy in our lives that we forget to spend time with our dear ones. People who believe in simple living value the time spent with their loved ones.Thirdly, simple living is helpful in the improvement of health. By choosing to be simple, you feel less stressed in daily life. Simple living gives you a new view on things and helps you join in creative activities. It allows you to devote some time to recreational activities（娱乐活动）, physical exercises, etc., which help you in leading a healthy lifestyle.Fourthly, living simply allows you to have time to look back on the precious moments in your life. It makes you aware of your strengths and weaknesses. People who aimlessly pursue materialistic pleasure （物质享受）are often not sure what they exactly want from life. They never have time to analyze themselves. Simple living helps you stay happy with what life has offered you and helps in creating positives in your life.Lastly, simple living can reduce your expenses. It can make sur e that you’re doing your bit for the protection of the environment. If all of us reduce our daily expenses on electricity, fuels, etc, we’ll be able to stop the degradation (退化)of the environment.Title: 【1】__________ of Simple Living● Keeping your mind【2】 __________:Concentrating on the real factors that【3】__________Seeing the positive side of life and avoiding bad feelings like jealousy and greediness● Making you have time for your loved onesMaking you【4】__________ in your lives with your dear onesMaking you value the time spent with your loved ones● Helping you【5】__________【6】__________ your stressGiving you a new view on thingsHelping you in leading a healthy lifestyle● Allowing you to look back on【7】__________ in your lifeMaking you know your【8】__________Making you know what you exactly want from lifeGiving you time to analyze yourselfHelping you【9】__________with life offering you and helping in creating positives in your life● Helping protect the environment【10】__________ the environment from becoming bad by reducing the use of electricity, fuels, etc.3.A school in Nanjing plans to order Korean-style school uniforms for students, but parents were against the move, believing that the new uniforms looked too good and would encourage early romances among the students.Parents: “My daughter was so excited about the Korean-style uniform, saying it’s her dream to wear a miniskirt to school every day,” a mom said. “My daughter also called her classmates to talk about how hands ome the boys looked in the uniforms! If the students wear such beautiful uniforms, how can they concentrate on their studies?”School: we had to stop the plan because many parents were strongly against it. Some parents thought it was just a way for the school to make money, and others thought the new uniforms would take students attention away from their studies.Students: the students were very disappointed about the school’s final decision. They thought the sportswear uniforms made them look androgynous( 兼具两性的). They said the Korean uniforms had many advantages such as raising interest in class and lifting confidence.As for concerns about romance, the students believe that love is love and has no relationship to the uniforms.The Department of Education: We don’t have a unified standard for school uniforms. The schools can choose their own styles. Either sportswear or other uniforms are OK. Currently, most middle and elementary schools in Nanjing have sportswear uniforms.Expert: Fashionable school uniform s can increase students’ interest in learning. Parents don’t need to worry too much about early romances. Today’s primary and middle school students have strong personalities and their appreciation of beauty is rapidly forming. A fashionable uniform can foster(培养) their sense of belonging to the school and reduce their resistance to the school’s management.But we don’t have to follow Korean or Japanese styles. We should design our own Chinese style uniforms.【1】Why were some parents against their children wearing fashionable school uniforms？ (No more than 15 words)【2】Why did students dislike the sportswear uniforms? (No more than 5 words)【3】What’s experts’ attitude towards fashionable school uniforms? (No more than 3 words)【4】What’s the title o f the passage? (No more than 10 words)四、阅读理解1.It is no surprise that more and more people like bicycling, because it is fun, healthy and good. 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 oil cost.Get on a bicycle and ride around your neighborhood. You may discover something new all around you. Stopping and getting off a bike is easier than stopping and getting out of your car. You can bike to work and benefit from the enjoyable exercise without polluting the environment. You don't even have to ride all the way.Folding bikes work well for people who ride the train. Just fold the bike and take it with you. You can do the same on an airplane. A folding bike can be packed in a suitcase. You can also take a common bike with you when you fly. But be sure to look for information by getting on airline websites. Not all airlines are bicycle-friendly to travelers.Health Benefits of Bicycling:It helps to prevent heart diseases and control your weight.A 15-minute bike ride three times a week burns off five kilos of fat a year.Bicycling can improve your mood.Exercise like bicycling has been shown to make people feel better, more relaxed and self-confident.Bicycling is healthier than driving.【1】From the passage, we know that bicycling is becoming very _______.A．surprising B．exciting C．expensive D．popular【2】When you are riding your bicycle around your neighborhood, you may ______.A．pollute the environment around B．find something you didn't noticeC．go everywhere and use a little oil D．get off your bike and begin to work【3】If you travel with a folding bike, you can fold it and _______.A．get out of the car B．take it onto a trainC．put it in your purse D．go on airline websites【4】One of the benefits of bicycling is that ______.A．you can fold the bicycle B．you will be friendly to othersC．you will be more relaxed D．you may get fatter and fatter【5】Which of the following is True according to the passage?A．Bicycling is an enjoyable exercise for people.B．Driving cars is healthier than riding bikes.C．Riding a bike pollutes your neighborhood.D．Common bikes are welcomed by all airlines.2.It was in the Victorian Era (维多利亚时期) that the novel became the leading form of literature in English. Most writers were more concerned to meet the tastes of the middle class. The best known works of the period included the works of Charles Dickens and the Bronté sisters and others.Charles Dickens came on the literary scene in the 1830s. Dickens wrote vividly about London life and the struggles of the poor. Most of his works were written in a very humorous style, which was popular with readers of all classes.The Bronté sisters were English writers of the 1840s and 1850s. They began to write from early childhood. In 1846 they published the first book at their own expense as poets; however, their book attracted little attention, selling only two copies. Then the sisters turned to writing novels, each producing a novel in the following year. An interest in rural(田园的) matters and the changing social and economic situation of the countryside may be seen in the novels of Thomas Hardy and a number of others.Literature for children developed as a single style. Some works became well-known, such as those of Lewis Carroll and Edward Lear. Adventure novels were written for adults but are now generally grouped in the list for children. Helen Beatrix Potter was an English a uthor at the end of the Victorian Era, best known for her children’s books, which featured (以……为特色) animal characters. In her thirties, Potter published the highly successful children’s book The Tale of Peter Rabbit in 1902.【1】What can we know about Charles Dickens from the text?A．He showed an interest in rural matters in his writing.B．He focused on changing social and economic situation of the countrysideC．He wrote about the struggles of the poor in London?D．He published the highly successful chil dren’s book【2】Which is TRUE about the Bronté sisters?A．They were English writers of the 1830s.B．They paid to have their first book published.C．They began their writing from the rural life.D．Their first book was successful.【3】Who wrote the famous children’s book The Tale of Peter Rabbit according to the text?A．Lewis Carroll.B．The Brontésisters.C．Thomas Hardy.D．Helen Beatrix Potter.【4】The author states in the last paragraph that ________.A．Edward Lear was famous for writing about animalsB．adventure novels were not written for children at firstC．Thomas Hardy was not as famous as Lewis CarrollD．society changed rapidly in the Victorian Era【5】This text is mainly about ________.A．literature in the Victorian EraB．writing styles in the Victorian EraC．famous works in the Victorian EraD．the importance of literature in the Victorian Era3.What should you think about in trying to find your career? You are probably better at some school subjects than others. These may show strengths that you can use in your work. A boy who is good at mathematics can use that in an engineering career. A girl who spells well and likes English may be good at office work .So it is important to know the subjects you do well in at school. On the other hand, you may not have any specially strong or weak subjects but your records show a general satisfactory standard. Although not all subjects can be used directly in a job, they may have indirect value. Knowledge of history is not required for most jobs but if history is one of your good subjects you will have learned to remember facts and details. This is an ability that can be useful in many jobs.If you have had a part-time job on Saturdays or in the summer, think what you gained from it. If nothing else, you may get to work on time, to follow instructions and to get on with older workers. You may have learned to give correct change in a shop, for example. Just as important, you may become interested in a particular industry or career you see from the inside in a part-time job.Facing your weak points is also part of knowing yourself. You may be all thumbs when you handle tools; perhaps you are a poor speller or cannot add up a column of figures. It is bitter to face any weaknesses than to pretend they do not exist. Your school record, for instance, may not be too good, yet it is an important part of your background. You should not be apologetic about it but instead recognize that you will have a chance of a fresh start at work.【1】Which of the following best sums up the first paragraph?A．The importance of doing well at school.B．Using school performance to help to choose a career.C．The importance of being good at all subjects.D．The indirect value of school work.【2】The writer thinks that for a student to have a part-time job is probably .A．a waste of time that could have been spent on studyB．useful for his future workC．a good way to earn extra moneyD．a good way to find out his weak points【3】According to the passage, if a students school record is not good, he ____.A．will be a complete failure in his future workB．will not be able to find a suitable jobC．will regret not having worked harder at schoolD．may do well in his future work【4】Which subject is supposed to have no direct value for job hunting?A．Mathematics.B．English.C．Technical Drawing.D．History.【5】The whole passage centers on ____.A．choosing a career according to what one is skilled inB．acquiring knowledge by working hard at schoolC．developing ones personalities for the future.D．finding ones strong and weak points五、书面表达假设你是Steven,某报的英语编辑，请你根据李华所写信的内容结合自己的人生经历用英文写一封回信。

2023-2024学年湖南省娄底市新化县高二上学期期末考试英语试题Four Most Famous Paintings in the WorldThe Starry NightArtist: Vincent Willem van GoghWhere to see it: the Museum of Modern Art (New York, US)Being treated for mental illness in hospital and inspired by the view from the window of his room, Van Gogh painted The Starry Night. The painting is famous for Van Gogh’s creative use of thick brushstrokes (笔画). The painting’s striking blues and yellows a nd the dreamy atmosphere have attracted art lovers for decades. The ScreamArtist: Edvard MunchWhere to see it: the National Museum and the Munch Museum (Oslo, Norway)The Scream is not a single work of art. According to a British museum’s blog, there ar e two paintings, two pastels (彩粉画) and a number of prints, The paintings are in the National Museum and the Munch Museum, and in 2012, one of the pastels was sold for almost 120 million. Mona LisaArtist: Leonardo da VinciWhere to see it: the Louvre Museum (Paris. France)It should come as no surprise that one of the most famous paintings in the world is a woman with a mysterious smile. It is the earliest known Italian painting to focus closely on the sitter in a half-length portrait (像) , according to the Louvre, where it was first exhibited in 1804. The Last SupperArtist: Leonardo da VinciWhere to see it: Santa Maria delle Grazie (Milan, Italy)Leonardo is the only artist to appear on this list twice. The Last Supper is about the last time Jesus had dinner with his followers. The painting is actually a huge wall painting-4. 6 meters high and 8. 8 meters wide, which makes for a memorable viewing experience.1. Where is The Starry Night exhibited?A．In the Louvre Museum.B．In the Munch Museum.C．In the Museum of Modern Art.D．In Santa Maria delle Grazie.2. What is special about The Scream?A．It is exhibited in three museums.B．It includes a series of works of art.C．It is famous for a smile in the painting.D．It was painted in a mental hospital.3. What do Mona Lisa and The Last Supper have in common?A．They feature religious figures.B．They both belong to wall paintings.C．They are exhibited in the National Museum.D．They were painted by Leonardo da Vinci.Many people cannot live without modern technology products, especially their smart phones. They use devices to stay in contact with family and friends while driving. The most common method of communication is by sending written messages, a custom known as texting.A new study suggests that more than half of U. S. parents believe texting while driving a car or other vehicles is unsafe. Yet most of those questioned said they do it anyway. The finding was reported earlier this month in a scientific publication.Researchers questioned 435 parents from across the United States. Regan Bergmark, who led the survey, said that many people believe texting while driving is unsafe but have also likely done it. In fact, the survey found that 52 percent of millennial (千禧年的) parents said they thought it was “never” safe to text and drive. The same goes for 58 percent of older parents. But almost two-thirds of parents reported reading texts while driving, and more than half of them have also written lennial parents were more likely to use email while driving and drive faster than the speed limit.“The problem with smartphones is that they have become an unavoidable part of daily life for most people,” Regan said. “Many people are expected to be reachable by phone or email immediately, to be reachable for their children or work.Being a responsible adult therefore often means always being reachable-yet we also know that while driving.Being reachable carries with it the risk of a crash. ” In general,it is never safe to use a smartphone while driving. There are a number of APPs that can help to limit distracted (分心的) driving by disabling phone features, when the vehicle is in motion. The simplest thing to do is put the phone out of sight and out of reach to reduce the temptation (诱惑) to drive distractedly.4. What is the main problem described in Paragraph 2?A．People use smartphones to keep in touch with others.B．People tend to drive faster than the speed limit.C．People tend to write text messages rather than use email.D．People use smartphones while driving despite the danger.5. What can we infer from Regan’s words?A．People in modern society can’t live without smartphones.B．People are expected to be reachable every second.C．It’s unwise to be always reachable while driving.D．It’s dangerou s to drive because of the risk of a crash.6. In the last paragraph, the author means to .A．summarize the previous paragraphs B．provide some advice for the readersC．add some background information D．introduce a new topic for discussion7. Where is the text most likely from?A．A novel. B．A guidebook.C．A scientific report. D．A medical magazine.My 88-year-old grandfather and I are both starting 2022 as new college graduates. He was unable to continue school because he got married and started a family in the 1950s. Over the next few decades, he managed to balance his roles as a husband, a father of five, working at a local bank and taking a college class here and there.Our higher education journey together at Palo Alto College began in 2016. I had just graduated from high school then and my grandfather, 82, was determined to take classes to make his lifelong dream of earning his bachelor’s degree become a reality. In 2017, we were both admitted into the University of Texas at San Antonio. I majored in engineering while my grandfather majored in literature. We would have lunch together and work silently side-by-side in the library. There were also many times when I drove him to school in my car. That was really special because I could always show off him and shout out my grandpa was here.When COVID-19 broke out suddenly, my grandfather asked for leave from school. I often assisted him with his schoolwork online. Over the past year, his health has continued to decline and he now has difficulty speaking. As graduation day approached in December, my family and I persuaded university officials to approve of my grandfather having a degree of recognition. We had the expectation that he could have that memory before his death.My grandfather was worried he would steal the show from my graduation moment when I told him we were graduating together. I told him this is our moment and that I want to share it with him. I’m so grateful and proud that I was able to have this moment with him. Applause run through the hall when my grandfather was awarded to his bachelor’s degree at the commencement (毕业典礼).I appreciate my grandfather’s lifelong passion of learning and his strong wills.8. What can we know about the author’s grandfather?A．He was unable to continue his study because of his family.B．In 2016, he was admitted into the University of Texas.C．He was asked to leave from school because of COVID-19.D．He was unwilling to present himself for the graduation day.9. In paragraph 2, why did the author shout out his grandpa was there?A．Because they shared the same major.B．Because he felt proud of his grandfather.C．Because the teacher was looking for his grandfather.D．Because he learnt to drive his grandfather to school.10. What can be inferred about the author’s grandfather according to the underlined sentence?A．He cared about his family very much.B．He didn’t attend the graduation ceremony.C．He was afraid of attending the commencement.D．He would steal something from the graduation moment.11. What can we learn from the grandfather’s story?A．Hard work pays off. B．Time is money.C．It’s never too late to learn.D．Education is the key to success.In October, 2019, Beijing Daily warned the youth that they shouldn't let Internet slang （俚语）deepen the generation gap（代沟），after People Daily started a discussion on Chinese microblog Weibo on how to "explain" the youth's Internet slang terms to parents. The post got 40,000 likes. People were commenting that they couldn't keep up with the rapidly developing Internet lingo （术语）in China.People also fear that Chinese Internet slang will negatively influence broader linguistic （语言的）trends of Mandarin Chinese, in particular, the gradual taking over of pinyin, the romanization of traditional Chinese characters using the Western alphabet. As pinyin gets widely used when people text or write on mobile phones or computers, while less and less people write characters by hand, people gradually forget how to write them, which is called "character amnesia" in China.2019’s latest slang terms add a further simplification: the use of pinyin acronyms. "Awsl" in pinyin, for instance, means Ah, wo si le (Oh, I'm gonna die), and is used if something is too cute or adorable. "Nsdd" stands for ni shuo de dui (you're right).Certainly, as an age-old written language, Chinese has been evolving and developing over the years. But the Chinese Internet lingo is unlikely to replace the existing use of Mandarin Chinese, but will rather be enriching it by adding another layer.Acronyms aren't new. They have appeared with the limited space available in early-generation cell phone messaging. Some of them have become a part of the English language, such as BTW (by theway) and LOL (laugh out loud), while others had a rather short lifetime. That's likely to be what's going to happen with China's Internet slang terms. Some are going to be old in a few weeks, while others might make it into mainstream use, and as they do, young net users are coming up with new slang words to differentiate themselves.In China, using Internet slang means belonging to a certain generation that likes to watch the same talk shows, play the same games, etc., and therefore, creates unity. Older generations don't have to feel left out, and certainly don't have to fear a degradation (没落)of the Chinese language. While language development is unavoidable, Internet slang is not going to let 6,000 years of Chinese written language completely change overnight.12. The public are worried about Chinese Internet slang abuse becauseA．It's used by children to keep secrets from parents.B．It can cause confusion even among young people.C．It was invented in response to the limited messaging space.D．It will rarely have a positive effect on linguistic trends of Chinese.13. How do Chinese Internet slang terms affect the Chinese language?A．They add variety to the language.B．They are replacing its traditional vocabulary.C．They make the language more global.D．They only have temporary effects on Chinese.14. By using Internet slang in China, people may get.A．a sense of purposeB．a sense of group identityC．a sense of cultural prideD．a sense of safety15. Which could be the best title for the passage?A．Is Media Helping Older Generation Understand Internet Slang?B．Is Chinese Language Too Powerful to Be Largely Affected?C．Is Mandarin Chinese Useful to Bridge the Generation Gap?D．Is Internet Slang Deepening the Generation Gap, Ruining Chinese?Best Way to Lose Weight – Dieting TipsHow do you eat right to lose weight fast? You'll discover there are a great number of weight loss diets which promise to help you drop the pounds fast. 16Many weight loss diets are aimed at losing weight fast, but aren't necessarily healthy and won't create a long-term change for the better. 17 That means you'll choose a diet which doesn't cut out any necessary nutrients(营养物). Most diets suggest that you stop eating fat or carbs(含碳水化合物的食物). 18 You'll need to make clear of your own body type before making a diet plan. You might also need to try different ways before finding the best way.If you just need to shake a few pounds off, your plan won't be the same as one to lose weight in the long term. The best short-term weight loss plan will be stronger than the best long-term weight loss plan, but it shouldn't get rid of necessary nutrition. 19 Your body will go into “starvation mode” and your metabolism(新陈代谢) will slow down. As a result your body will keep more weight.20 Spread out your meals evenly throughout the day. Any larger meals should be eaten earlier in the day. That gives your body more time and opportunity to burn calories. If you eat a lot before bed, those calories won't burn but become fat.I started cooking when I was thirteen. Both of my parents worked, so I was usually ________ after school. One day, my parents forgot to ________ dinner before they went to work. As we were short of money, eating out was beyond ________ . So I decided to be the ________ of the day.A few moments later, I ________ to cook fried rice, the best option out of ________ resources, including my cooking knowledge. After ________ a pan on the stove and turning on the heat, it soon began to sizzle (咝咝作响). I was so hungry that I ________ and threw everything into the pan all together. In went rice, pieces of meat and vegetables. Little did I know that the ________ of ingredients was crucial in cooking. I ________ waited for the meat to be thoroughly cooked, but other ingredients were ________ . At first, I mistook it as steam from cooking, but I soon ________ something went horribly wrong when smoke came out to ________ the kitchen.Later that day, my mother told me, “You cannot rush yourself when cooking.” Rather, I should take steps, turning to the basics, such as learning about the ingredients and ________ the recipe.I’ve learned that the first ________ seems hard but we should just start and let the journey teach us.21.A．alone B．energetic C．anxious D．excited22.A．enjoy B．prepare C．serve D．take23.A．expectation B．control C．description D．budget24.A．owner B．ruler C．chef D．researcher 25.A．agreed B．decided C．failed D．switched 26.A．various B．delicious C．pricey D．limited27.A．placing B．covering C．washing D．breaking 28.A．quit B．slept C．rushed D．collapsed 29.A．standard B．order C．quality D．amount30.A．proudly B．unconsciously C．fearfully D．eagerly31.A．burning B．exploding C．disappearing D．mixing32.A．insisted B．declared C．realized D．explained 33.A．decorate B．destroy C．leave D．fill34.A．working on B．fixing on C．referring to D．contributing to 35.A．race B．try C．route D．ride阅读下面材料, 在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式（不超过3个单词）。

湖南省娄底市南塘中学高二英语上学期期末试卷含解析一、选择题1. The shop assistant was dismissed as he was_____ of cheating customers.A. accusedB. chargedC. scoldedD. demanded参考答案：A2. This basketball team had lots of excellent players, so its fans never expected thatit_______ have failed in the final.A. mustB. mightC. oughtD. should参考答案：D略3. --My God! When did you get the door ________?---Last week．A．to paint B．painted C．painting D．to be painted参考答案：B略4. __________ to give up smoking, he threw away his__________ cigarettes.A. Determining; remainedB. Determined; leftC. Determined; remainingD. Determining; leaving参考答案：C5. It was long ______ a helicopter arrived on the scene to rescue the survivors of the plane crash.A. when B since C. before D. after参考答案：C6. —Do you think attending training courses is a great help when you look for a new job?—Well, it all depends. Besides, it gives me ________ a chance to try.A. more thanB. more ofC. less thanD. more or less参考答案：B【详解】考查短语辨析。

2022-2023学年湖南省娄底市东富中学高二英语上学期期末试题含解析一、选择题1. The difference in thickness and weight from the earlier version makes the iPad 2 more comfortable_______.A. heldB. holdingC. be heldD. to hold参考答案：D2. —How did the plan _______ you?—If only it could be carried out smoothly.A. strikeB. attackC. beat参考答案：A3. He started early _______he could get there before nineA. in order thatB. becauseC. so as toD. in order to参考答案：A试题分析：句意：他出发的很早为了他能够9点之前到那里。

in order that ="so" that+从句，为了……，以便……，引导目的或结果状语从句。

题目缺少表示目的“为了”的短语，而B,because引导原因状语。

且句中又有could，有些矛盾，可以说：He got there before nine because he started early .；so as to="in" order to（+动词原形）都是表示“为了”，表“目的”或“结果”，但是，它们不能接从句。

故选A。

4. ---My cousin would like to risk______ the weight-loss pills rather than______ in a gym.---Really? She must be mad.A. to take; work outB. to take; working outC. taking; working outD. taking; work out参考答案：D5. _______, she is the sort of woman to spread sunshine to people through her smile.A. Shy and cautiousB. Sensitive and thoughtfulC. Honest and confidentD. Lighthearted and optimistic参考答案：D6. The teacher stressed again that the students should not any important details while retelling the story.A. bring outB. let outC. leave outD. make out参考答案：C7. The desks and the chairs can be the height of a child.A.added toB.adjusted toC.addicted toD.led to参考答案：B提示:此处表示“根据……调节”。