天津市新华中学2015-2016学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题 Word版无答案.doc

2015—2016学年高二年级上学期考生注意：1、考试时间120分钟，总分150分。

2、所有试题必须在答题卡上作答否则无效。

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第一卷(选择题满分100分)第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。

1. What is the man surprised about ?A. How expensive the tickets are .B. How long the line is .C. What time it is.2. How many points does the speakers’ team need to win ?A. Two .B. At least three.C. Four more.3. Where are the speakers?A. In a gym.B. In a restaurant .C. In a hotel.4. What does the man offer to do for the woman ?A. Write the essay .B. Sort through web pages.C. Show her around pyramids(金字塔) .5. Why doesn’t the man have the same last name with Brian?A. They are not related.B. They have different fathers .C. They have different mothers.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）请听下面5段对话或独白，选出最佳选项。

请听第6段材料，回答6-7题。

6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers ?A. Friends .B. Parent and child .C. Teacher and stu dent .7. What does the man want the girl to do ?A. Stay here .B. Go on a trip.C. Do something crazy .请听第7段材料，回答8-10题。

___英语学科（共 4 页）成绩：_________听力（共两节，满分15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. How much time will they have to enjoy a drink?A. An hourB. Three quartersC. Fifteen minutes2. Who is Chris Paine?A. A computer engineerB. A writerC. A book seller3. What did the girls do yesterday?A. They went to see a movie yesterday eveningB. They went to the English eveningC. They went to meet Jeff4. What does the woman mean?A. She has already visited the museumB. Linda will take him to the officeC. The man could probably go with Linda5. What does the man want to do?A. To buy a plane ticketB. To return a ticket to the womanC. To stay in London第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）听下面几段材料。

每段材料后有几个小题，从题中所给A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

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

天津市新华中学2015-2016学年高二下学期第三次月考英语试题一、单项选择（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）1. ---Oh, you sounded just like a native.---_________. I still have trouble expressing myself.A. Well, not quiteB. I don’t careC. Yes, you’re rightD. I’m glad you like it.2. New York State has passed a law requiring that all legal contracts _______ in simple, understandable English.A. be writtenB. writtenC. to be writtenD. write3. His writing is so confusing that it’s hard to make out _______ it is that he’s trying to express.A. thatB. howC. whoD. what4. You can’t imagine how my sister finished the relay race ________ her left foot wounded so much.A. thatB. forC. withD. while5. Much to the fan’s annoyance, it was not until about 11 pm. _______ the famous movie star showed up.A. beforeB. that C .since D. when6. The Browns _______ the trains; if not, they would have been at the get-together as scheduled.A. must missB. must have missedC. should missD. should have missed7. It was the belief ______ he would be successful sooner or later _______ made him work hard day and night.A. that; whereB. where; thatC. that; thatD. how; which8. No sooner _____ on the TV than I heard the news that Mr. Obama had been elected President of the USA one more.A. I turnedB. did I turnC. I had turnedD. had I turned9. _________ it comes to traffic rules, I often come across such cases __________ the local drivers obviously know them but won’t follow them.A. If; whyB. When; whichC. Once; asD. When; where10. The situation is becoming worse and worse. Troops are ordered to take essential relief supplies to the areas where people are in _________ need of them.A. casualB. adequateC. desperateD. exceptional11. I know the reason ______ so many people bought the book Frog to read. It is because Frog is the first ChineseNobel Prize winner Mo Yan’s famous work.A. for whichB. with whichC. whereD. which12. ---The fog in your city must have been very thick; if not, you would have been here as scheduled.---Yes. Our flight _________ by the thick fog.A. has put offB. was put offC. had been put offD. put off13. The four Twilight books, the first of which ____ in 2005, have set records as the biggest selling novel in USA.A. turned outB. come outC. stood outD. made out14. Mary quickly closed the door of her room _________ her father could reach it to keep him out.A. beforeB. whenC. asD. while15. A bright idea suddenly struck me _____ I could use the money I saved to help a poor student in the countryside.A. whetherB. whichC. thatD. what16. _________ a reply, he decided to write another letter to the personal manager about his job application.A. Not receivingB. Receiving notC. Not having receivedD. Having not received17. ---I wonder how much you charge for your services.---The first two are free _____ the third costs $ 30.A. whileB. whereverC. whateverD. whoever18. We won’t start the work until all the preparations _________.A. are being madeB. will be madeC. have been madeD. had been made19. _______ the morning train, he would not have been late for the meeting.A. Did the catchB. Should he catchC. Has the caughtD. Had he caught20. He is working as a teacher of English in our school and he _______ in Jiangxi Normal University for four years.A. has studied B .had studied C. studied D. would study二、完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）I’d like to tell you a story my grandmother told me when I was six or seven years old. We had to go to her home for Thanksgiving dinner and the 21 was rather a long one. I had filled the time with making a 22 of all the things that I wanted for Christmas that year.Later I showed the list to my grandmother. After she read it, she said, “That 23 is a long list!” Then she told me this story:“Once there was a little girl who came to live in an orphanage(孤儿院). As Christmas time 24 , all of the other children began 25 the little girl about the beautiful Christmas tree that would appear in the huge downstairs 26 on Christmas morning. Each child would be given their one and only Christmas gift, a small, single 27 .”“The headmaster of the orphanage was very 28 , so when he caught the little girl climbing down the stairs to look at the Christmas tree in the hall, he sharply 29 that the little girl would not 30 her Christmas orange because she had been to 31 as to disobey the rules. The little girl ran back to her room 32 and crying. The next morning as the other children were going down to breakfast, the little girl stayed in her bed. She couldn’t stand the 33 of seeing the others receive their gift when there would be 34 for her. Later, as the children came back, the little girl was 35 to be handed a napkin(面巾纸). As she carefully 36 it, there to her disbelief was an orange all peeled and sectioned. “It was then that she imagined 37 each child had taken one section from their orange and given it to her so that she, too, would have a Christmas orange.”How I 38 this story! I would ask my grandmother to tell it to me over and over as I 39 . How I wish the world, as a whole world display that same kind of 40 for others, not just at Christmas, but throughout the year.21. A. story B. drive C. moment D. holiday22. A. choice B. order C. list D. joke23. A. hardly B. usually C. specially D. really24. A. moved B. approached C. linked D. took25. A. telling B. informing C. warning D. sending26. A. hall B. kitchen C. bedroom D. reading-room27. A. apple B. star C. orange D. flower28. A. serious B. caring C. humorous D. strict29. A. required B. announced C. asked D. insisted30. A. deliver B. make C. receive D. reach31. A. curious B. outgoing C. frightened D. disappointed32. A. delighted B. blank-minded C. seared D. broken-hearted33. A. possession B. attraction C. thought D. effect34. A. few B. none C. everything D. something35. A. surprised B. happy C. willing D. pleased36. A. touched B. felt C. smelt D. opened37. A. whether B. when C. how D. what38. A. wrote B. loved C. told D. understood39. A. grew up B. dropped in C. turned up D. hung out40. A. help B. thankfulness C. happiness D. concern三．阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）AWhile you are online there are plenty of perfectly legal sites where you can listen to music for free. This gives you the chance to listen to music before buying it, discover new music, and create great online playlists that you can share with others.The Sixty OneThe Sixty One is devoted to showcasing obscure or unknown artists of all genres. There’s a range of musical styles from classical to rock and roll, folk to jazz, and everything in between. Don’t expect to find big name musicians on here; you’re more likely to find the musicians playing at local coffee shops than bands you hear on the radio. You can find fantastic music that you never would have heard of otherwise.Pow WowPow Wows are the Native American people’s way of meeting together, to join in dancing, singing, visiting, renewing old friendships, and making new ones. This is a time method to renew Native American culture and preserve the rich heritage of American Indians. has 2 online radio stations that play Native American Music 24/7 free! Here you can listen to your favorite artists and drum groups on your computer or mobile device and add your music to our station.PlaylistPlaylist has an enormous library, so you can create playlists with almost any musician you can think of. They have both some lesser known artists and big names, so you have a really good selection. The worst part: Due to licensing laws, many of the songs on Playlist are now restricted to certain countries. So unless you live inside the US, it is likely that you might not be able to find all of your favorite songs.PandoraPandora is an intelligent Internet radio site. Basically, as you listen, you can give each song a thumbs up orthumbs down. You can create your own radio station that only plays music you like. The best part: It listens to your opinion, so that after a while it’s only playin g music you like, but the list is always changing and expanding.My SpaceCombine a major social networking site with thousands of artists around the world. Each musician has their own page, which normally has a playlist of several of their songs. But it has a huge range of musicians ranging from huge stars to the up-and-coming, and you can listen to the music and interact with the rest of the page.41. If you enjoy listening to some new music, you can pay a visit to ______.A. Pow WowB. PlaylistC. The Sixty OneD. Pandora42. You can’t listen to some music on Playlist possibly because ______.A. it is only open to those who are in the United StatesB. you are not one of the members of the websiteC. you don’t have any playlistD. the music is played only by the local people43. Pandora is different from the other websites of music in that ____.A. listening to music is free of chargeB. the website keeps changing and expandingC. it is built according to your suggestionsD. you can always enjoy your favorite music44. Which of the following is true of My SpaceA. Thousands of artists visit it every day.B. It is unnecessary to create your own playlist.C. There are only huge stars’ songs.D. It is possible to meet the stars around the world.45. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. Best Free Music Websites.B. All Kinds of Music Online.C. Create Your Own Playlist.D. Listen to Music for free.BI once had a friend that was diagnosed with terminal cancer, and the news that he might only live up to six months was a great shock to him, his family, and his friends．However, in spite of the serious illness, he wasinitially determined to look into all available treatments that might cure or extend his life. I think that when you find yourself in such situations, you tend to look up every possible way for hope of saving your life.As months went on and his health grew worse, I noticed an unexpected change in attitude that came over him．He had also been a happy person with a cheerful personality, but rather than give in to discouragement and self-pity, he took comfort in God and humanity. His talks focused on others rather than himself, and he spoke of the afterlife as something he was prepared for, believing that his concerned ancestors, including his mother and father, were there waiting for him.During the last few months, weeks, and days of his life, he was kindly cared for by family, friends, his loving wife, who looked after both his physical and emotional needs, and workers from a local hospice （安养院） came to the home to regulate his medication and provide any other needed support. He didn't complain about his fate, and he willingly allowed others to serve him.Indeed, one might think why God allows death and suffering in our world, but for me, such experiences taught me to value family more and kindness for others. You often can't learn these important attributes(属性) in the lap of luxury(优裕舒适的环境), and perhaps, such an experience is the greatest and final gift the illness can give those left behind.46. Which word can best describe the man's initial reaction as soon as he was diagnosed with cancer?A. SatisfiedB. SurprisedC. TerrifiedD. Confused47. What did the man do after he first learned of his illness?A. He was operated on immediatelyB. He retired from his jobC. He researched cancer treatmentsD. He felt sad, doing nothing48. What was the man's main source of comfort after several months with the disease?A. His family and friendsB. The care from othersC. His doctors’ encouragementD. His belief in humanity49. What did the author learn from his friend’s story?A. Giving more respect to the family and friendsB. Extending life as possibleC. Caring for yourself and enjoying luxuryD. Getting comfort from God50. What does the author mainly want to tell?A. All people will face death, and thus, we must prepare for it spirituallyB. Our characters can be strengthened by such an unpleasant situationC. Families provide the best support system during such a crisisD. People should help those who have got serious illnessCWhen we’re little, our mother is the center of our attention, and we are the center of hers.So our mother’characteristics leave an indelible(持久的)impression, and we are forever after attracted to people with her facial features, body type, personality, even sense of humor. If our mother is warm and giving, as adults we tend to be attracted to people who are warm and giving. If our mother is strong and even-tempered, we are going to be attracted to a fair-minded strength in our mates(伴侣).The mother has an additional influence on her sons: she not only gives them clues to what they will find attractive in a mate, but also affects how they feel about women in general. So if she is warm and nice, her sons are going to think that’s the way women are. They will probably grow up to be warm and responsive lovers and also be cooperative around the house.Conversely(相反的), a mother who has a depressive personality, and is sometimes friendly but then suddenly turns cold and rejecting, may raise a man who becomes a “da nce-away lover”. Because he’s been so scared about love from his mother, he’s afraid of commitment and may pull away from a girlfriend for this reason.While the mother determines in large part what qualities attract us in a mate, it’s the father—the first male in our lives—who influences how we relate to the opposite sex. Fathers have an enormous effect on their children’s personalities and chances of marital(婚姻的) happiness.Just as mothers influence their son’s general feelings toward women, fathers influence their daughter’s general feelings about men. If a father lavishes praise on his daughter and demonstrates that she is a worthwhile person, she’ll feel very good about herself in relation to men. But if the father is cold, critical or absent, the daugh ter will tend to feel she’s not very lovable or attractive.In addition, most of us grow up with people of similar social circumstances. We hang around with people in the same town; our friends have about the same educational backgrounds and career goals. We tend to be most comfortable with these people, and therefore we tend to link up with others whose families are often much like our own.51.Why do our mother’s characteristics leave us an indelible impression?A. Because we are likely to be attached to people with her characteristics.B. Because mother and her child are the centers of each other when her child is very young.C. Because our mother is better than our dad.D. Because our mother is a woman who is kind to us.52.What can we know from Paragraphs 2 and 3?A. The mother only influences her sons.B. The sons always think women are warm and nice.C. A mother who has a depressive personality is sure to raise a dance-away lover.D. The mother has an additional influence on her sons.53..Which of the following is NOT true?A. If our mother is warm and giving, we love to be together with warm and generous people.B. If our mother is strong and even-tempered, we are going to be attracted to a fair-minded strength in our mates.C. Mother not only gives her children clues to what they will find attractive in a mate, but also affects how they feel about women in general.D. Fathers influence their daughter’s general feelings about men.54.What does the underlined word “lavishes” in Paragraph 5 probably mean?A. Uses much.B. Uses little.C. Never uses.D. Seldom uses.55.What does the passage mainly talk about?A. Mothers’ influence on their sons.B. Parents’ influence on their chil dren.C. Parents’ impression on their children.D. Fathers’ influence on their daughters.DMost people I meet want to develop more harmonious and satisfying relationships. But we may not realize that this can only be achieved by partnering with two new and strange allies(盟友): uncertainty and confusion. Most of us aren’t trained to like confusion or to admit we feel hesitant and uncertain. In our schools and organizations, we place value on sounding certain and confident.As life continues to speed up, I believe our changing world requires less certainty and far more curiosity. I’m not suggesting we let go of our beliefs, but that we become curious about what someone else believes. As we become open to the disturbing differences, sometimes we discov er that another’s way of interpreting the world isactually essential to our survival.For me, the first step in becoming curious is to admit that I’m not succeeding in figuring things out by myself. If my solutions don’t work as well as I’d like, I take these as signs that it’s time to begin asking others what they think. I try to become a conscious listener, actively listening for differences.There are many ways to listen for differences. Lately, I’ve been listening for what surprises me. This isn’t easy —I’m accustomed to sitting there, nodding my head as someone voices his opinions. But when I notice what surprises me, I’m able to see my own views more clearly, including my assumptions.If you’re willing to be disturbed and confused, I recommend you be gin a conversation with someone who thinks differently from you. Listen for what’s different and what surprises you. Try to stop the voice of judgment or opinion and just listen. At the end, notice whether you’ve learned something new.We have the opportunity many times a day to be the one who listens to others and the one who is curious rather than certain. When we listen with fewer judgments, we always develop better relationships with each other. It’s not differences that divide us. It’s our judgments th at do. Curiosity and good listening bring us back together.As I consider partnering with confusion and uncertainty, I’m learning that we don’t have to agree with each other in order to think well together. There is no need for us to be joined at the head. We are already joined by our hearts.56. According to the passage, when communicating with others, most of us try to behave____.A. hesitantly and confusedlyB. honestly and harmoniouslyC. responsibly and activelyD. confidently and convincingly57. According to the author, in order to cope with our changing world, we should ______.A. reconsider traditional beliefs before accepting them.B. learn to interpret other people’s behavior.C. become more curious about other people’s opinions.D. try to develop more harmonious relationships with others.58. What does the passage advise you to do when you hear different ideas?A. We should let go of our beliefs.B. We should admit that we are not succeeding in figuring out things.C. We should be accustomed to sitting there and listening.D. We should listen and find out the valuable points59. What do the underlined sentences in the passage imply?A. We should listen more and judge less.B. We should make decisions based on sound judgment.C. Differences among people separate them.D. It is important to seek common ground and reserve differences.60. Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude to uncertainty and confusion?A. Favorable.B. Resistant.C. Curious.D. Doubtful.四．阅读表达（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。

Ⅰ.听力（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分）第一节听下面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 will the speakers watch today?A.The Storm.B.Football Stars.C.Motorbike Journey.2.Where is the book with a red cover?A.On the table.B.On the chair.C.On the sofa.3.What did Katy do last Saturday?A.She had a tennis match.B.She enjoyed a concert.C.She went to a cafe.4.How does the woman feel now?A.Surprised.B.Angry.C.Puzzled.5.What are the speakers talking about?A.An uncompleted building.B.An amusement park.C.A fancy hotel.第二节听下面三段对话，每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题将给出5秒钟的时间。

每段对话两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。

6.What is the man doing?A.Taking a job training.B.Preparing for an interview.C.Learning about social rules.7.What does the woman think is important for the man?A.Sitting straight.B.Holding his head up.C.Looking at people’s eyes.8.What does the woman remind the man?A.To relax at home.B.To learn some French and German.C.To avoid telling jokes about countries or religions.听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。

Part I Listening Comprehension (30 marks)Section A (22.5 marks)Directions: In this section, you’ll hear six conversations between two speakers. Listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each question.You will hear each conversation Twice.Conversation 11.What is wrong with the woman ?A. She is wet all over.B. She has taken the wrong medicine.C. She has caught a cold.2. Where does this conversation most probably take place?A. By the river.B. In the man’s office.C. In the woman’s house.Conversation 23. When will the man go to New York?A. In May.B.In April.C. In March.4. How will the man return?A. By plane.B. By train.C. By car.Conversation 35. Where does the woman want to go?A. An office.B. A fruit shop.C. A police station.6. What does the woman have to do now?A. Wait for Mark at the crossroads.B. Walk head and turn right.C. Walk a little way back.Conversation 47. What has made the man upset?A. He has different tastes from his roommate.B. He has to pay for groceries for the other.C. He has been running out of his money.8. What was the woman’s roommate like?A. She was very kind and helpful.B. She often cooked dinners for the woman.C. She used to have meals for free.9. What advice does the woman give?A. Treating him to a meal in a restaurant.B. Forcing him to move out quickly.C. Having a wholehearted talk with him.Conversation 510. What is the woman worried about ?A. The man’s concert.B. The man’s future.C. The man’s health.11. Where does the woman probably work?A. In a school.B. In a travel agency.C. In a bank.12. What does the man value most?A. Being healthy.B. Being wealthy.C.Being happy.Conversation 613.Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a supermarket.B. In a bank.C. At the airport.14. What does the woman show before exchanging the money?A. Her passport.B. Her credit card.C. Her ID card.15. How much money will the woman get at last?A. About $190.B. About $ 200.C. About $320.Section B (7.5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will 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 THREE WORDS.You will hear the short passage twice.Self-introductionMy family name A very common Welsh nameMy given name A 16 nameMy grandfather Once 17 and later a worker18 DoctorsItzhak Perlman 19 of IsraelMy career Working as 20Part II Language knowledge (45 marks)Section A. (15 marks)Directions: For each of the following unfinished sentences there are four chioces marked A,B ,C and D.Choose the best one to complet the sentence.21. Why your cousin in Japan?.A. not visitB. not to visitC. don’t visitD. not you visit22. I promise that the matter will _______.A be taken careB be taken care ofC take careD take care of23. The volleyball match will be put off if it ________.A will rainB rainsC rainedD is raining24. ________ their task in such a short time, they asked us to give them a hand.A. FinishingB. FinishedC. To finishD. Finish25. If I you , I would spend my holiday in France.A. amB.wereC. have beenD. are26. The policeman put down the phone, ＿＿＿with a smile on his face.A.satisfiedB.satisfyingC.to be satisfiedD.having satisfied27. —— What do you suppose made him worried?——＿＿＿lots of money.A.LoseB.LostC.LosingD.Because of losing28. ----The light in the office is still on.----Oh, I forget ___.A.turning it offB. to turn it offC. turning off itD. to turn off it29. _______ is no doubt that the Rockets will defeat the Washington Wizards in the nextgame.A. ItB. AsC. ThatD. There30. I could feel the wind＿＿on my face from an open window.A.to blowB.blowingC.to be blowingD.blown31. If it were not for the fact that you _____ ill, I would ask you to do this right now.A. wereB. had beenC. areD. should be32. —Can you help me with the maths homework ,mom?—You can’t always _____ other’s help for your homework. Do it by yourself this time, Dear.A. wait onB. rely onC. insist onD. turn on33. If I ____ where he lived, I ____ a note to him.A. knew, wouldB. had known, would have sentC. know, would sendD. knew, would have sent34.—Is this the bank _____ offered you a job _____ you stayed the first time you arrived? —Yes, it is.A. the one; in whichB. the one that; during whichC. where; thatD. which; where35. ＿＿＿all my letters, I had a drink and went out.A.FinishedB.Having finishedC.FinishingD.To finishSection B. (18 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 a word or phrase that best fits the context.Once upon a time, there _36__ a very funny story among three people, the King, the Queen and a servant. One day, as 37 as the King entered the palace, he called in a servant and told him he had to have some important papers immediately. Soon came back the servant 38 a stack of official-looking papers, but 39 this, the King threw them away at once and shouted: “No, no, no bring my important papers!” The servant dashed out and in a minute re-entered with a newspaper in his hand.This time, to his 40 , the King tore it into halves and cried: “No, 41 fool! I must have my important papers RIGHT NOW!!!” However, like the first and second time, the servant failed to bring the King 42 he wanted several times. Even the Queen didn’t know what her husband wanted and just tore a page from her book and 43 it to the King. The King moved around in his chair, crossed and uncrossed his legs and seemed very 44 .At last, the servant held out a roll of 45 . He was puzzled and doubted 46 the King needed it or not. On the contrary, upon getting it, the King 47 as fast as possible. So can you guess what happened to the King?36. A. happened B. lived C.is D. goes37. A. many B. much C. soon D. quick38. A. from B. to C. with D. in39. A. saw B. to see C. seeing D.seen40. A. pleased B.joy C. excitement D.surprise41. A. they B. yourselves C. you D. he42. A. what B.that C. who D. how43. A. carried B. offered C.left D.took44. A. happy B. angry C. anxious D. thoughtful45. A. toilet paper B. newspaper C.paper D. money46. A. who B. that C. why D. whether47. A.ran away B. ran out C. flew away D. take awaySection C (12 marks)Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.Host: Dr Brain, welcome to our Talk Show. You are a very famous psychologist 48 has written several books about happiness and the things people do to keep themselves happy.Dr Brain: Thank you 49 inviting me. Today, I will take Sang Lan, 50 former gymnast in China, for example to talk about how to find happiness.Host: I see. You often use the example to show how people get happiness even in difficult time. Dr Brain: Yes, 51 we all know, she used to be successful in sport but one day got badly injured .As a result, she had to stop her career and sit in armchair all the time. But the wholeworld can see her remain cheerful and 52 .Host: She must have suffered a lot from her severe injuries and must have been sad.Dr Brain: Though it must have been difficult, 53 she was encouraged not only by her parents and friends but also herself. She was always in high spirits 54 her accident. Shetook pride in her past and felt happy to be alive and lucky to learn new things.Host: That must be why her story so special. And how has Sang Lan adapted55 to her new life? Dr Brain: I think it is her strong will and perseverance that work. She says she likes thinking about meaningful things and keeping herself busy to stay optimistic and positive.Part III Reading Comprehension (30 marks)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements.Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.ASchoolgirls have been wearing such short skirts at a Staffordshire school that they’ve been ordered to wear pants instead.All skirts will be banned from September at Paget High School in Branston, Burton upon Trent.Tight-fitting trousers will also be forbidden and Muslim head-dresses will have to be “school blue”color.Head teacher Don Smith said: “One of the big issues for us at the school has been the number of girls who have been wearing inappropriately short skirts.This has been an area of particular concern at a time when there has been a lot of material nationally about the sexualization of youngpeople.”Mr Smith said it would’t be practical to check the length of girls’ skirts and said a blanket ban would be easier for staff to enforce.He said: “We did not want to arrive at a situation where we were telling girls their skirts could only be a certain number of centimeters above or below the knee.”The head teacher said they sought opinions from pupils, parents and other teachers before the uniform rules were changed.The new clothing policy has been explained in a letter sent to parents of the school”s 1,000 pupils and will come into force after the summer holiday.The school also wants pupils to wear clip-on ties instead of traditional neckwear.This rule will be phased(分阶段实施) in over the next year and support will be given to parents unable to afford the new tie.The new uniform regime has not been well received by everyone, however.One parent, whose teenage daughter attends the school, said: “I completely agree some girls were wearing skirts that were too short. However, I think girls should be allowed to be feminine(女性气质的).Other schools manage to let girls wear skirts while making sure they are not inappropriately dressed. I don’t see why Paget can’t do the same.”56.What is the main idea of the passage?A.Paget High school bans all skirts.B.Tight-fitting trousers will be forbidden.C.Muslin head-dress will be forbidden.D.School girls are ordered to wear uniforms.57.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A.Girls can wear skirts which are long enough.B.The school will offer uniforms for free.C.Girls are allowed to wear skirts that cover their knees.D.An overall ban of girls will be carried out.58.According to Paragraph 2,the major problem Paget High School is faced with is that ______.A.pupils have to wear clip-on tiesB.many girls are wearing skirts too shortC.many parents are unable to buy school uniformsD.the new uniform system isn’t accepted by all students59.When the new uniform policy is to be put into force,what is the reaction of girls and theirparents?A.They are all not satisfier with it.B.They can’t agree to it more.C.They are supportive to the policy.D.No parents insist on their daughters wearing short skirts.60.What will the new clothing policy include?A.Girls can wear short skirts to look sexy.B.New ties will be given to some girls for free.C.The uniform rules will be changed if necessary.D.Girls’ wearing will be checked regularly.BThere is an exercise method,it was made to stretch muscles and improve strength and balance,soon it is becoming popular in the United States. Here’s more about Gyrotonics and theman who invented this special form of exercise.Gyrotonics is a kind of exercise that combines the movements of dancing and swimming with the mental and physical practice called yoga .It helps lengthen muscles, improve balance, and exercise the joints, the parts of the body where bones join each other.A Hungarian dancer named Juliu Horvath developed this special form of exercise .After he was injured in a dancing accident, Mr. Horvath studied yoga intensely. In the 1980s, he developed a new exercise method and combined it with yoga to stre ngthen dancers’muscles.According to Mr Horvath, his method is based on the octopus, the monkey and the cat. He says these animals have few restrictions. They can move in any direction with control and strength. He designed Gyrotonic movements to help the human body move more freely.A special machine made of wood and weights helps guide the body through the many Gyrotonics exercises. You sit or lie on a flat board. You put your legs or hands through special cloth handles attached to a line with weights. With the tension created by the weights, you must try to move through the exercise.Seven kinds of backbone movements form the base of Gyrotonics. For example, you can stretch your back to the left and right or forwards and backwards. While moving your back, you can also work on arm or leg motions. These movements must be done in a smooth way. Often the motions are circular.When Juliu Horvath first developed Gyrotonics, he was the only teacher. Since then , he has taught almost 70 master trainers. Now, there are more than 800 official schools in the world where you can learn Gyrotonics.61. This passage mainly focuses on .A. Horvath’s successful lifeB. a special kind of exerciseC. some advice on health careD. some uses of a special machine62. According to the passage, what made it possible for Horvath to develop Gyrotonics?A. His dancing-related injury.B. His failure in practicing yoga.C. His good skills of dancing.D. His wish to be a Gyrotonics trainer.63. What do you think inspired Horvath in developing Gyrotonics?A. His experience in dancing.B. His use of a special machine.C. The movements of some animals.D. The ideas from many trainers.64. lf you intend to strengthen your body through Gyrotonics, you have to .A. have a strong bodyB. turn to HorvathC. watch how animals moveD. buy the machine mentioned65. What do we learn from the passage?A. Many Americans have improved their health through Gyrotonics.B. In a way, Gyrotonics is an exercise that improves yoga.C. You only have to move your backbone when doing the exercises.D. Gyrotonics courses can be found in most countries worldwide.CIt was On December 18th, 1908 that three men went up in a balloon. They started early in London. The headman was Auguste Gaudron, and the other two men were Tannar and Maitland. They had a big balloon, and they were ready for a long way.Soon they heard the sea below them. They were carrying the usual rope , and it was hanging down from the basket of the balloon. At the end of the rope they had tied a metal box. This could hold water. Or it could be empty. So they were able to cha nge its weight. They were also carrying some bags of sand.After the sun rose, the balloon went higher. It went up to 3,000 meters, and the air was very cold. The water in the balloon became ice. Snow fell past the men’s basket, and they could see more snow on the ground. There was also some snow on the balloon, and that made it very heavy. It began to go down towards the ground. The men tried to throw out some more sand; but it was hard. They tried to break the icy sand with their knives, but it was not easy. The work was slow and they were still falling; so they had to drop some whole bags of sand. One of them fell on an icy lake below and made a black hole in the ice.At last they pulled the box into the basket. It was still snowing; so they climbed to get away from the snow. They rose to 5,100 meters! Everything became icy. They were so cold that they decided to land. They came down in Poland heavily but safely. They had t raveled 1,797 kilometers from London!66.Three men flew in a balloon _________.A. more than a century agoB. to visit PolandC. for nearly 1,800 kilometersD. to another city67.The metal box was used for _______.A. changing weightB. carrying ropes of the basketC. keeping drinking waterD. carrying the bags of sand68.When the balloon went up h igher, ________.A.they saw the sun go downB. the temperature of the balloon began to fallC. they could see a black hole on the groundD. they made a hole in the basket with their knives69.The balloon landed __________.A. in a foreign countryB. on a lakeC. in LondonD. on the sea70.The three men had to land be cause _______.A.they were very hungryB. they had not enough sandC. they pulled the box into the basketD. they felt too coldPart 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.By teaching your children fire safety you can make sure they know what to do when a house fire occurs. Making sure that your children know exactly what is required of them cuts down on the chaos of the emergency situation and helps keep your family safe and secure.All children should know about important fire safety procedures such as the need to stay low to the ground in a smoky room, which keeps them from inhaling smoke, as smoke always rises towards the ceiling. Also tell them that they can put a damp towel or a piece of clothing over their faces and breathe in through it in order to cut down on the effects of smoke inhalation even more. In addition, make sure your children know how to correctly stop, drop, and roll when their clothes catch fire. Because it results in lack of oxygen, which puts out the flames. Also your children should know to touch door handles before opening the door to see if they are hot. If they are, it means that there's a fire in the next room, and they should leave the door closed and find another route out of the house.Make sure your children understand that they should never play with lighters or matches. Many children are fascinated by lighters and matches and want to experiment with lighting things on fire to see what happe ns. Hide lighters and matches in some places your children can’t reach.Do regular fire drills to practice your evacuation plan. Make sure everyone knows all the possible exits of the house and that all members of your family know your evacuation plan wellenough so that they don't have to waste time thinking if a fire starts. Quick, determined response to a fire will save your family members' lives.Teaching Fire Safety to Children71. for teachingchildren fire safetyChildren should know what to do in case of a house fireIt can help children to 72 of the emergency situation.To teach children 73 Stay low to the ground and 74 with damp towels or clothing.Correctly stop ,drop and roll to put out the fire on the 75 .Don’t open the door s with 76To forbid children from playing with lighters and matches It’s dangerous to77 with lighting things on fire. Keep lighters and matches out of 78 .To do fire drills 79 Make all exits and the evacuation plan 80 .Ensure everyone can respond to a fire quickly and determinedly.Section B (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.As a young man, Al was a skilled artist, a potter. He had a wife and two fine sons. One night, his older son developed a severe stomachache. Thinking it was only some common intestinal（肠的）disorder, neither Al nor his wife took the condition very seriously. But the disease was actually acute appendicitis (阑尾炎), and the boy died suddenly that night.Knowing the death could have been prevented if he had only realized the seriousness of the situation, Al's emotional health declined under the enormous burden of his guilt. To make matters worse his wife left him a short time later, leaving him alone with his six-year-old younger son. The hurt and pain of the two situations were more than Al could handle, and he became an alcoholic.As the alcoholism progressed, Al began to lose everything he possessed — his home, his land, his art objects, everything. Eventually Al died alone in a San Francisco motel room.When I heard of Al's death, I thought, “What a complete failure!” “What a totally wasted life”.As time went by, I began to re-evaluate my earlier harsh judgment. You see, I knew Al's now adult son, Ernie. He is one of the kindest, most caring, most loving men I have ever known. Iwatched Ernie with his children and saw the free flow of love between them. I knew that kindness and caring had to come from somewhere.I hadn't heard Ernie talk much about his father. One day I worked up my courage to ask him. "I'm really puzzled by something," I said. "I know your father was basically the only one to raise you. What on earth did he do so that you became such a special person?"Ernie sat quietly and reflected for a few moments. Then he said, "From my earliest memories as a child until I left home at 18, Al came into my room every night, gave me a kiss and said, 'I love you, son.'"Tears came to my eyes as I realized what a fool I had been to judge Al as a failure. He had not left any material possessions behind, but he had been a kind loving father, and he left behind one of the finest, most giving man I have ever known.1. Why was Al in guilt? (no more than 12 words)_____________________________________________________________________2. Where did Al die? (no more than 5words)_____________________________________________________________________3. What made Al addicted to alcohol? (no more than 10 words)_____________________________________________________________________4. What did Al’s son Ernie learn from his father? (no more than 11 words)_____________________________________________________________________Section C (25 marks)Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below.请以A friend in need is a friend in deed（患难朋友才是真正的朋友）为题写一篇英语短文。

英语学科（共 4 页）成绩：一、单项选择（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）1. ---Oh, you sounded just like a native.---_________. I still have trouble expressing myself.A. Well, not quiteB. I don’t careC. Yes, you’re rightD. I’m glad you like it.2. New York State has passed a law requiring that all legal contracts _______ in simple, understandable English.A. be writtenB. writtenC. to be writtenD. write3. His writing is son confusing that it’s hard to make out _______ it is that he’s trying to express.A. thatB. howC. whoD. what4. You can’t imagine how my sister finished the relay race ________ her left foot wounded so much.A. thatB. forC. withD. while5. Much to the fan’s annoyance, it was not until about 11 pm. _______ the famous movie star showed up.A. beforeB. that C .since D. when6. The Browns _______ the trains; if not, they would have been at the get-together as scheduled.A. must missB. must have missedC. should missD. should have missed7. It was the belief ______ he would be successful sooner or later _______ made him work hard day and night.A. that; whereB. where; thatC. that; thatD. how; which8. No sooner _____ on the TV than I heard the news that Mr. Obama had been elected President of the USA one more.A. I turnedB. did I turnC. I had turnedD. had I turned9. _________ it comes to traffic rules, I often come across such cases __________ the local drivers obviously know them but won’t follow them.A. If; whyB. When; whichC. Once; asD. When; where10. The situation is becoming worse and worse. Troops are ordered to take essential relief supplies to the areas where people are in _________ need of them.A. casualB. adequateC. desperateD. exceptional11. I know the reason ______ so many people bought the book Frog to read. It is because Frog is the first Chinese Nobel Prize winner Mo Yan’s famous work.A. for whichB. with whichC. whereD. which12. ---The fog in your city must have been very thick; if not, you would have been here as scheduled.---Yes. Our flight _________ by the thick frog.A. has put offB. was put offC. had been put offD. put off13. The four Twilight books, the first of which ____ in 2005, have set records as the biggest selling novel in USA.A. turned outB. come outC. stood outD. made out14. Mary quickly closed the door of her room _________ her father could reach it so keep him out.A. beforeB. whenC. asD. while15. A bright idea suddenly struck me _____ I could use the money I saved to help a poor student in the countryside.A. whetherB. whichC. thatD.what16. _________ a reply, he decided to write another letter to the personal manager about his job application.A. Not receivingB. Receiving notC. Not having receivedD. Having not received17. ---I wonder how much you charge for your services.---The first two are free _____ the third costs $ 30.A. whileB. whereverC. whateverD. whoever18. We won’t start the work until all the preparations _________.A. are being madeB. will be madeC. have been madeD. had been made19. _______ the morning train, he would not have been late for the meeting.A. Did the catchB. Should he catchC. Has the caughtD. Had he caught20. He is working as a teacher of English in our school and he _______ in Jiangxi Normal University for four years.A. has studied B .had studied C. studied D. would study二、完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）I’d like to tell you a story my grandmother told me when I was six or seven years old. We had to go to her home for Thanksgiving dinner and the 21 was rather a long one. I had filled the time with making a 22 of all the things that I wanted for Christmas that year.Later I showed the list to my grandmother. After she read it, she said, “That 23 is a long list!” Then she told me this story:“Once there was a little girl who came to live in an orphanage(孤儿院). As Christmas time 24 , all of the other children began 25 the little girl about the beautiful Christmas tree that would appear in the huge downstairs 26 on Christmas morning. Each child would be given their one and only Christmas gift, a small, single 27 .”“The headmaster of the orphanage was very 28 , so when he caught the little girl climbingdown the stairs to look at the Christmas tree in the ball, he sharply 29 that the little girl would not 30 her Christmas orange because she had been to 31 as to disobey the rules. The little girl ran back to her room 32 and crying. The next morning as the other children were going down to breakfast, the little girl stayed in her bed. She couldn’t stand the 33 of seeing the others receive their gift when there would be 34 for her. Later, as the children came back, the little girl was 35 to be handed a napkin(面巾纸). As she carefully 36 it, there to her disbelief was an orange all peeled and sectioned. “It was then that she imagined 37 each child had taken one section from their orange and given it to her so that she, too, would have a Christmas orange.”How I 38 this story! I would ask my grandmother to tell it to me over and over as I 39 . How I wish the world, as a whole world display that same kind of 40 for others, not just at Christmas, but throughout the year.21. A. story B. drive C. moment D. holiday22. A. choice B. order C. list D. joke23. A. hardly B. usually C. specially D. really24. A. moved B. approached C. linked D. took25. A. telling B. informing C. warning D. sending26. A. hall B. kitchen C. bedroom D. reading-room27. A. apple B. star C. orange D. flower28. A. serious B. caring C. humorous D. strict29. A. required B. announced C. asked D. insisted30. A. deliver B. make C. receive D. reach31. A. curious B. outgoing C. frightened D. disappointed32. A. delighted B. blank-minded C. seared D. broken-hearted33. A. possession B. attraction C. thought D. effect34. A. few B. none C. everything D. something35. A. surprised B. happy C. willing D. pleased36. A. touched B. felt C. smelt D. opened37. A. whether B. when C. how D. what38. A. wrote B. loved C. told D. understood39. A. grew up B. dropped in C. turned up D. hung out40. A. help B. thankfulness C. happiness D. concern三．阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）AWhile you are online there are plenty of perfectly legal sites where you can listen to music for free. This gives you the chance to listen to music before buying it, discover new music, and create great online playlists that you can share with others.The Sixty OneThe Sixty One is devoted to showcasing obscure or unknown artists of all genres. There’s a range of musical styles from classical to rock and roll, folk to jazz, and everything in between. Don’t expect to find big name musicians on here; you’re more likely to find the musicians playing at local coffee shops than bands you hear on the radio. You can find fantastic music that you never would have heard of otherwise.Pow WowPow Wows are the Native American people’s way of meeting together, to join in dancing, singing, visiting, renewing old friendships, and making new ones. This is a time method to renew Native American culture and preserve the rich heritage of American Indians. has 2 online radio stations that play Native American Music 24/7 free! Here you can listen to your favorite artists and drum groups on your computer or mobile device and add your music to our station.PlaylistPlaylist has an enormous library, so you can create playlists with almost any musician you can think of. They have both some lesser known artists and big names, so you have a really good selection. The worst part: Due to licensing laws, many of the songs on Playlist are now restricted to certain countries. So unless you live inside the US, it is likely that you might not be able to find all of your favorite songs.PandoraPandora is an intelligent Internet radio site. Basically, as you listen, you can give each song a thumbs up or thumbs down. You can create your own radio station that only plays music you like. The best part: It listens to your opinion, so that after a while it’s only playing music you like, butthe list is always changing and expanding.My SpaceCombine a major social networking site with thousands of artists around the world. Each musician has their own page, which normally has a playlist of several of their songs. But it has a huge range of musicians ranging from huge stars to the up-and-coming, and you can listen to the music and interact with the rest of the page.41. If you enjoy listening to some new music, you can pay a visit to ______.A. Pow WowB. PlaylistC. The Sixty OneD. Pandora42. You can’t listen to some music on Playlist possibly because ______.A. it is only open to those who are in the United StatesB. you are not one of the members of the websiteC. you don’t have any playlistD. the music is played only by the local people43. Pandora is different from the other websites of music in that ____.A. listening to music is free of chargeB. the website keeps changing and expandingC. it is built according to your suggestionsD. you can always enjoy your favorite music44. Which or the following is true of My SpaceA. Thousands of artists visit it every day.B. It is unnecessary to create your own playlist.C. There are only huge stars’ songs.D. It is possible to meet the stars around the world.45. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. Best Free Music Websites.B. All Kinds of Music Online.C. Create Your Own Playlist.D. Listen to Music for free.BI once had a friend that was diagnosed with terminal cancer, and the news that he might only live up to six months was a great shock to him, his family, and his friends．However, in spite of the serious illness, he was initially determined to look into all available treatments that might cureor extend his life. I think that when you find yourself in such situations, you tend to look up every possible way for hope of saving your life.As months went on and his health grew worse, I noticed an unexpected change in attitude that came over him．He had also been a happy person with a cheerful personality, but rather than give in to discouragement and self-pity, he took comfort in God and humanity. His talks focused on others rather than himself, and he spoke of the afterlife as something he was prepared for, believing that his concerned ancestors, including his mother and father, were there waiting for him.During the last few months, weeks, and days of his life, he was kindly cared for by family, friends, his loving wife, who looked after both his physical and emotional needs, and workers from a local hospice （安养院） came to the home to regulate his medication and provide any other needed support. He didn't complain about his fate, and he willingly allowed others to serve him.Indeed, one might think why God allows death and suffering in our world, but for me, such experiences taught me to value family more and kindness for others. You often can't learn these important attributes(属性) in the lap of luxury(优裕舒适的环境), and perhaps, such an experience is the greatest and final gift the illness can give those left behind.46. Which word can best describe the man's initial reaction as soon as he was diagnosed with cancer?A. SatisfiedB. SurprisedC. TerrifiedD. Confused47. What did the man do after he first learned of his illness?A. He was operated on immediatelyB. He retired from his jobC. He researched cancer treatmentsD. He felt sad, doing nothing48. What was the man's main source of comfort after several months with the disease?A. His family and friendsB. The care from othersC. His doctors’ encouragementD. His belief in humanity49. What did the author learn from his friend’s story?A. Giving more respect to the family and friendsB. Extending life as possibleC. Caring for yourself and enjoying luxuryD. Getting comfort from God50. What does the author mainly want to tell?A. All people will face death, and thus, we must prepare for it spirituallyB. Our characters can be strengthened by such an unpleasant situationC. Families provide the best support system during such a crisisD. People should help those who have got serious illnessCWhen we’re little, our mother is the cen ter of our attention, and we are the center of hers.So our mother’characteristics leave an indelible(持久的)impression, and we are forever after attracted to people with her facial features, body type, personality, even sense of humor. If our mother is warm and giving, as adults we tend to be attracted to people who are warm and giving. If our mother is strong and even-tempered, we are going to be attracted to a fair-minded strength in our mates(伴侣).The mother has an additional influence on her sons: she not only gives them clues to what they will find attractive in a mate, but also affects how they feel about women in general. So if she is warm and nice, her sons are going to think that’s the way women are. They will probably grow up to be warm and responsive lovers and also be cooperative around the house.Conversely(相反的), a mother who has a depressive personality, and is sometimes friendly but then suddenly turns cold and rejecting, may raise a man who becomes a “dance-away lover”. Because he’s been so scared about love from his mother, he’s afraid of commitment and may pull away from a girlfriend for this reason.While the mother determines in large part what qualities attract us in a mate, it’s the father—the first male in our lives—who influences how we relate to the opposite sex. Fathers have an enormous effect on their children’s personalities and chanc es of marital(婚姻的) happiness.Just as mothers influence their son’s general feelings toward women, fathers influence their daughter’s general feelings about men. If a father lavishes praise on his daughter and demonstrates that she is a worthwhile person, she’ll feel very good about herself in relation to men. But if the father is cold, critical or absent, the daughter will tend to feel she’s not very lovable or attractive.In addition, most of us grow up with people of similar social circumstances. We hang around with people in the same town; our friends have about the same educational backgrounds and career goals. We tend to be most comfortable with these people, and therefore we tend to linkup with others whose families are often much like our own.51.Wh y do our mother’s characteristics leave us an indelible impression?A. Because we are likely to be attached to people with her characteristics.B. Because mother and her child are the centers of each other when her child is very young.C. Because our mother is better than our dad.D. Because our mother is a woman who is kind to us.52.What can we know from Paragraphs 2 and 3?A. The mother only influences her sons.B. The sons always think women are warm and nice.C. A mother who has a depressive personality is sure to raise a dance-away lover.D. The mother has an additional influence on her sons.53..Which of the following is NOT true?A. If our mother is warm and giving, we love to be together with warm and generous people.B. If our mother is strong and even-tempered, we are going to be attracted to a fair-minded strength in our mates.C. Mother not only gives her children clues to what they will find attractive in a mate, but also affects how they feel about women in general.D. Fathers influence their daughter’s general feelings about men.54.What does the underlined word “lavishes” in Paragraph 5 probably mean?A. Uses much.B. Uses little.C. Never uses.D. Seldom uses.55.What does the passage mainly talk about?A. Mothers’ influence on their sons.B. Parents’ influence on their children.C. Parents’ impression on their children.D. Fathers’ influence on their daughters.DMost people I meet want to develop more harmonious and satisfying relationships. But we may not realize that this can only be achieved by partnering with two new and strange allies(盟友): uncertainty and confusion. Most of us aren’t trained to like confusion or to admit we feel hesitant and uncertain. In our schools and organizations, we place value on sounding certain and confident.As life continues to speed up, I believe our changing world requires less certainty and farmore curiosity. I’m not suggesting we let go of our beliefs, but that we become curious about what someone else believes. As we become open to the disturbing differences, sometimes we discover that another’s way of interpreting the world is actually essential to our survival.For me, the first step in becoming curious is to admit tha t I’m not succeeding in figuring things out by myself. If my solutions don’t work as well as I’d like, I take these as signs that it’s time to begin asking others what they think. I try to become a conscious listener, actively listening for differences.Th ere are many ways to listen for differences. Lately, I’ve been listening for what surprises me. This isn’t easy —I’m accustomed to sitting there, nodding my head as someone voices his opinions. But when I notice what surprises me, I’m able to see my own v iews more clearly, including my assumptions.If you’re willing to be disturbed and confused, I recommend you begin a conversation with someone who thinks differently from you. Listen for what’s different and what surprises you. Try to stop the voice of jud gment or opinion and just listen. At the end, notice whether you’ve learned something new.We have the opportunity many times a day to be the one who listens to others and the one who is curious rather than certain. When we listen with fewer judgments, we always developCuriosity and good listening bring us back together.As I consider partnering with confusion and uncertainty, I’m learning that we don’t have to agree with each other in order to think well together. There is no need for us to be joined at the head. We are already joined by our hearts.56. According to the passage, when communicating with others, most of us try to behave____.A. hesitantly and confusedlyB. honestly and harmoniouslyC. responsibly and activelyD. confidently and convincingly57. According to the author, in order to cope with our changing world, we should ______.A. reconsider traditional beliefs before accepting them.B. learn to interpret other people’s behavior.C. become more curious about other people’s opinions.D. try to develop more harmonious relationships with others.58. What does the passage advise you to do when you hear different ideas?A. We should let go of our beliefs.B. We should admit that we are not succeeding in figuring out things.C. We should be accustomed to sitting there and listening.D. We should listen and find out the valuable points59. What do the underlined sentences in the passage imply?A. We should listen more and judge less.B. We should make decisions based on sound judgment.C. Differences among people separate them.D. It is important to seek common ground and reserve differences.60. Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude to uncertainty and confusion?A. Favorable.B. Resistant.C. Curious.D. Doubtful. 四．阅读表达（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。

2015—2016学年度第一学期高二英语试卷（考试时间：120 分钟；分值：150分；第一卷（三部分，共90分）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题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What’s wrong with the man’s watch?A. It goes slowly.B. It goes too fast.C. It doesn’t w ork sometimes.2. When will the speakers meet?A. At 2:00.B. At 4:00.C. At 6:00.3. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Neighbors.B. Teacher and student.C. Classmates.4. What will the woman do?A. Give Tom some medicine.B. Take Tom’s temperature.C. Have a look at Tom’s mouth.5. Why did the woman make Mr. Jones angry?A. She asked the answered question again.B. She didn’t finish her work in 20 minutes.C. She asked the same question three times.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。

新课标高二英语2015—2016学年第一学期期末考试卷附参考答案新课标 2015—2016 学年第一学期高二期末考试英语试卷满分 150 分考试时间：120分钟。

第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力（共两节，每题 1.5 分，满分30 分）第一节听下边五段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最正确选项，并标在试卷的相应地点。

听完每段对话后，你都有10 秒钟的时间往返答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

b5E2RGbCAP1. What did Jim’ s father take away from him?A. A camera.B. A computer.C. A cell phone.p1EanqFDPw2.What does the man suggest the woman do?A.Get some help.B.Try to avoid troubles.C.Finish her homework by herself.3.When does the mailman normally come?A. By 4:00.B. By 5:00.C. After 6:00.4. What does the man ask the woman to do?A. Get on her feet.B. Get to work soon. DXDiTa9E3dC. Take a rest.5. What is the woman ’ s job?A. A nurse.B. A doctor.C. A rich businesswoman. RTCrpUDGiT第二节听下边 5 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 三个选项中选出最正确选项，并标在试卷的相应地点。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间来阅读各小题，每题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。

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

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

满分150分，考试时间120分钟。

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

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

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What does the woman want the man to do?A. Clean the bathroom.B. Keep the toilet light on.C. Put the toilet seat down.2. What does the man think about the fish?A. They have a disease.B. They are killing other wildlife.C. They moved to a different river.3. When can the woman leave work?A. At 5:00.B. At 6:00.C. At 7:00.4. How many students are there in Maria’s class?A. 25.B. 35.C. 45.5. What does the man think his problem is?A. He is probably just thirsty.B. He needs to eat all the time.C. He is too tired most of the time.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，每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。