江西省上饶市上饶中学高二英语下学期期中试题(文理 重点 潜能 特长班)

上饶中学2014-2015学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷（文理重点、
潜能、特长班）
考试时间：120分分值：150分
第Ⅰ卷（选择题，共115分）
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。

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

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅
读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.What will the man probably do next?
A.Go for a drive.
B. Paint the shelf.
C.Fix the shelf.
2.What does the man want to know about the painting?
A.What it’s called.
B.When it was painted.
C.Who painted it .
3.Which country are the trees from?
A.America.
B.Japan.
C.China.
4.Where are the speakers?
A.On a train.
B.On a plane.
C.On a ship.
5.What does the man mean?
A.He was sorry to have hit the dog.
B.The dog could have been killed.
C.The car could have been damaged.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。

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

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

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。

6.Why did the woman dislike the first photo?
A.She was making a strange face.
B.Mandy wasn’t in the picture.
C.She thought that she looked ugly.
7.Where are the speakers?
A.At a camera shop.
B. At a little bar.
C.At the
man’s house.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。

8.What time is it now?
A.9:40.
B.9:20
C.9:00.
9.What does the man say about garden parties?
A.They are a lot of fun.
B.They are common in Los Angeles.
C.They are less popular than indoor parties.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12 题。

10.What do we know about the woman?
A.She had never been to that store before.
B.She wants some furniture for her
bedroom.
C.She needs the man’s help to make a decision.
11.How many lamps does the woman agree to buy?
A. One.
B.Two.
C.Four.
12.What does the woman still need?
A.Some curtains.
B.Some tablecloth.
C.Some wallpaper.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

13.Why did the woman especially love the show?
A.It was performed by her friend.
B.She thought the music was
great.
C.She also performed in it.
14.What was the general theme of the show?
A.Ways to protect animal.
B.The fun and useful side
of computers.
C.How technolog y affects people’s lives.
15.Accor ding to the woman ,what did dressing up like an animal represent?
A.The animal side of people.
B.The need to protect
nature.
C.The love for animals.
16.How migh t the speakers described Rory?
A.Thoughtful but crazy.
B.Creative and talented.
C.Funny and kind.
听第10 段材料，回答第17至20题。

17.Who is the speaker?
A.An art teacher.
B.A history teacher.
C. A museum
guide.
18.Who is the founder of traditional Chinese painting?
A.Wang Wei.
B.GuKaizhi.
C.GaoKegong.
19.What’s the main feature of Hui-tsung’s paintings?
A.They’re mostly of flowers and birds.
B.They’re mostly portaits.
C.They’re painted with a l ot of ink.
20.What will the speaker talk about next?
A.Some old western painters.
B.Some old Chinese paintings.
C.Some modern Chinese painters.
第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A 、B 、C 和 D ）中，选出最佳选项并在题
卡上将该项涂黑。

A
What do you think of British people and American people? You might think that there
are no differences between the people in the two countries. After all they speak the
same language, don't they? But if you ask a British or an American person, the
differences are quite great.
What do British people think Americans are like? The British think Americans are
very strange. They make a lot of noise and they laugh too loudly. They are rich, and
they only think about money. But the British do say that Americans are kind, friendly
people. They are happy to help you if you are in trouble.
What do Americans think of the British? Well, they think the British are cold
and very unfriendly. They are not interested in success or in making lots of money.
They think Britain is the best country in the world. They look down upon other countries. But Americans say that the British are quite good workers. They are brave and honest. And in time of trouble they face difficulties happily.
You can see that these ideas can cause misunderstanding between the British and Americans. But when American and British people become friends, they usually find things are not as bad as they expected.
21．What do you think of the differences between British and American people?
A. There are no differences between them.
B. The differences are very great.
C. Their differences are very small.
D. Some people think there are, but some people don’t think so.
22． What do the British think Americans are like?
A.They are happy in trouble.
B. They are poor.
C. They are rich but unfriendly.
D. They are strange but friendly. 23．The American and British people usually ge t along quite well ____.
A. when misunderstanding is caused between them
B. after they fight
C.once they become friends
D. when they help each other
B
My son was a second-grader. He went to school by bus every day. He was the first student on in the morning, as we were farthest from school, and the last student off in the evening. I was a teacher myself and it was a comfort to realize the school staff (职员) were all working as hard as I was to provide a safe learning environment.
One day I came home from work and waited for my son to get home for a long time. Then I called the school. “Perhaps he’s just a bit late,” said the secretary. “I wi ll call the driver to see if those children are home.” A few minutes later, I answered the phone to hear that the other students were home. Then I called his friends’ parents, to see if perhaps he had gotten off at their stop to play. The answers were all “No.”
By that time, it was dark and I was scared. My home was in the mountain areas, and it was said that a wolf had come up somewhere. My husband wasn’t at home, so I forced myself to calm down and decided to go out to look for him. I was about to go out when the telephone rang; it was from the driver. “He’s okay,” I heard. “He was asleep on the seats in the back, under a couple of jackets. Since it’s dark, can he spend the night with my family?”
I was relieved and agreed. Since my son had a great adventure, the school started giving a copy of the list to the driver, so he could check off the children’s names when they got off the bus. I think highly of the school for taking the cautionary (警戒的) step ahead; it is a sign of their concern for students, parents, and staff. 24．From Paragraph 1 we learn that ________.
A. the author’s son went home by bus every afternoon
B. the author’s son came to school earlier than other students
C. the author was a teacher in her son’s primary school
D. the author’s home was f arther than that of any other student
25．At first the secretary thought ________.
A. the author’s son was still at school
B. the author’s son was at his friend’s home
C.the school bus would arrive in a while
D. there might be something wrong with the school bus
26．The author’s son probably spent the night _________.
A.at the driver’s home
B. at his own home
C. in the bus
D. in the secretary’s office
27．The author wrote the text to ________.
A.show her concern for kids safety
B. thank the bus driver for his kindness
C. complain about the secretary of the school
D.praise the school for its quick action
C
If your family is thinking of getting a pet, consider adopting from an animal shelter. Animal shelters are full of dogs, cats, rabbits, and more animals, all in need of loving homes. Some may come with emotional or behavioral issues, but most are happy, healthy, and ready for a loving home. Here are some tips for you to find great animals.
Make some decision.
Think about what you want in a pet and remember that all pets have different personalities. Cats tend to be more independe nt and need less affection, but kittens need lots of attention. Cats don’t need to be walked, but you need to clip their nails and play with them. Dogs need to be walked at the very least twice a day. However, they are usually great companions and love to spend time with their family.
Visit the shelter.
Set aside at least a few hours to visit shelters in your area—remember that you may need to visit more than one visit. Try to bring along everyone who will be living with a new pet. Ask the shelter staff lots of questions. And never adopt an animal because you feel sorry for it—be patient so you find a pet who is truly a good match for your family.
Get everything ready.
Buy all necessary supplies and food well before the animal comes home. Make sure that the entire household is in agreement about rules and responsibilities—will the dog be allowed on the couch? Who will clean the litter box? Put it in writing before the pet arrives.
Bring your new friend home!
You’ll probably be excited when your new pet arrives, but be sure to give them space and time to get adjusted to a new home and a new family. The pet may act differently once they leave the shelter. Interact（交流）with your pet a lot and get them used to a routine, and soon you’ll be one big happy family !
28．Which of the following is the first important factor should be considered when adopting a pet?
A. Get detailed information about the pets.
B. Think twice about the adoption.
C. Make full preparations for the coming pet.
D. Try to make the pet your family member.
29.According to the article, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Both cats and dogs are human’s good partners.
B. Both cats and dogs need walking and attention.
C. All the animals in the shelter are in good condition.
D. It’s necessary to talk a lot with your new pets every day.
30.Before a new pet comes home, we’d better ______.
A. set down an agreement on paper
B.show concern for the animals
C. bring all the members to visit the shelter
D. get it adjusted to a new environment immediately
31．The article is most likely intended for ______.
A. animal shelters
B. shelter staff
C. pet protectors
D. pet lovers
D
Using too much water or throwing rubbish into our rivers are clear ways that humans can put our water supply in danger, but we also affect our water supply in less obvious ways. You may wonder how paving(铺砌) a road can lead to less useable fresh water.
A major part of the water we use every day is groundwater. Groundwater does not come from lakes or rivers.It comes from underground. The more roads and parking lots we pave, the less water can flow into the ground to become groundwater.
Human activity is not responsible for all water shortages. Drier climates are of course more likely to have droughts than areas with more rainfall，but in any case, good management can help to make sure there is enough water to meet our basic needs. Thinking about the way we use water every day can make a big difference, too. In the United States, a family of four can use 1.5 tons of water a day! This shows how much we depend on water to live，but there's a lot we can do to lower the number.
You can take steps to save water in your home.To start with, use the same glass for your drinking water all day. Wash it only once a day. Run your dishwasher only when it is full. Help your parents fix any leaks in your home. You can even help to keep our water supply clean by recycling batteries instead of throwing them away. 32．Which of the following is most likely to lead to less groundwater?
A. Paving parking lots.
B. Throwing batteries away.
ing river water.
D. Throwing rubbish into lakes.
33．What can be inferred from the text?
A. All water shortages are due to human behavior.
B.There is much we can do to reduce family size.
C. It takes a lot of effort to meet our water needs.
D. The average family in America makes proper use of water.
34．The last paragraph is intended to________.
A. show us how to fix leaks at home
B. tell us how to run a dishwa sher
C.suggest what we do to save water at home
D. prove what drinking glass is best for us
35．The text is mainly about________.
A. why paving roads reduces our water
B.how human activity affects our water supply
C. why droughts occur more in dry climates
D. how much we depend on water to live
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10 分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

选项中有两项为多余选项。

The last school bell rings and your kids are off for the summer. For most kids, those thoughts of schoolwork and lessons are a distant memory that they won’t be thinking about again until fall.
36 .
Have your kids hit the library.
37 If they don’t have a library card, get them one. Many local libraries sponsor summer reading clubs that keep your kids wanting to read. Be sure to let your kids pick their own books out; summer is for fun reading.
Have your kids read every day.
Ask your kids to read outside in the sun. Join in with them, and read aloud their favorite books, no matter how may times you have read them. __38 _Nothing will stimulate a child to read more than to have adults reading with them.
_ 39__
If you are planning a family trip, have them check out the map. Let your kids go online and research where you are going. Have your kids check the weather report in the newspaper or what big event is happening and then have them report back on them at dinnertime. Have your kids check out magazines or websites for recipes that can be prepared.
Improve your kids’ writing skills.
Learning to express your thoughts in writing in a logical manner is a skill that is often lost. To help your kids, have them write about things during the summer. If your kids love something such as animals, have them write reports about them to share with the family. 40
A.Find other ways to encourage the kids.
B.However, it’s important for them to continue some learning.
C.Reading in the sun is bad for their eyes.
D.If you are going on a trip, have your kids keep a travel journal.
E.Improve your kid’s planning skills.
F.Encourage your kids to read by taking them to the library during the summer.
G.Pick a time every day when you all stop and read as a family together.
第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填人空白处
的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

I have learnt a lot about Chinese life and culture while teaching in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province and found them very interesting．
First, family life is quite 41 in China． In the USA, many young people 42 home after they finish their education and start working． However, in China, it is 43 for people to live with their parents until they get m arried．44 , many of my Chinese friends told me that their45 lived with them and helped take care of them when they were children． It seems that Americans think independence is more important 46 the Chinese think family relationships are more important．
Bargaining is another 47 that I have tried to learn． In the USA, prices are 48 and you can’t ask for a lower price． However in some small Chinese stores and tourist places, you are 49 to bargain． My Chinese friends taught me to ask for 40 percent or 50 percent 50 the original price．If the salesperson doesn’t agree
to my price, I should 51 to leave and he might let me come back and sell me the item． It is a skill that you have to 52 if you live in China．
Tipping hasn’t been easier to 53 ． In the USA, many people in the service 54 want to get 55 money for serving customers． Tipping is not a part of Chinese culture．56 I tried to tip a taxi driver． He looked a little 57 and refused to take the money．
In dinners, perhaps what surprises an American visitor most is that some of the Chinese hosts like to put food into the plates of their 58 ． Actually, this is a 59 of true friendship and politeness．My Chinese friend told me if I didn’t want to eat it, I should just 60 the food in the plate．
41．A．different B．unique C． private D． harmonious
42．A． come B．leave C．build D． abandon
43．A． regular B． true C．usual D．common
44．A． Also B． However C． Therefore D． Although
45．A． parents B． relatives C．grandparentsD．babysitters
46．A．since B．while C． when D． as
47．A． way B．lesson C．custom D． habit
48．A． made B． agreed C． charged D． set
49．A． expected B． taught C． suggested D． required
50．A． up B． away C． off D． on
51．A． promise B． pretend C． decide D． hope
52．A． tolerate B． understand C．practise D． consider
53．A． adjust to B． turn to C． refer to D． stick to
54．A．industry B． department C． branch D．area
55．A． easy B． extra C． pocket D． prize
56．A． Often B． Once C． Sometimes D．Before
57．A． excited B． satisfied C． frightened D． confused
58．A． own B． children C． neighbors D． guests
59．A． signal B． mark C． sign D． feature
60．A． leave B． remain C． put D． taste
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Since early childhood, I love dancing. I always admire the movements of 61 (profession) dancers. My mother used to laugh at me every time I glued my head in front of the TV set during a dancing video. Later, I registered myself at 62 local ballet dancing class where I was able to examine the type of dancing movements and learn how to move better. I remember that my63 (feel) were that life was too good to be true.
Now, 64I have to stop my classes, my dancing days are 65 （certain) not over. Today, every time I 66 (give) a chance alone in the living room, I enjoy 67 (move) my body to the music.
Have you ever noticed that dancers are always 68（healthy), have more energy, and seem to have a lot more fun than non-dancers? That is because dancing is one of the best ways for people to keep a better statues. 69 is generally admitted that when one is in good health, he or she is able to enjoy life and avoid its negative impacts 70him or her every day.
第Ⅱ卷（非选择题，共35分）
第四部分写作（共两节；满分35分）
第一节短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。

文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。

错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号( )，并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用(＼)划掉。

修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Mr. Johnson is a hardworking teacher. Every day, he spends too much time with his work. With little sleep and hardly any break, so he works from morning till night. Hard work have made him very il l. “He has ruined his healthy. We are worried about him.” That is which other teachers say. Yesterday afternoon, I paid visit to Mr. Johnson. I was eager to see him, but outside her room I stopped. I had to calm myself down. Quietly I step into the room. I saw him lying in bed, looking at some of the picture we had taken toge ther. I understood that he missed us just as many as we missed him.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
假如你是杨方，你要竞选班长（class president），请根据以下内容写一篇竞选演讲词。

1．你认为自己具备什么条件可以胜任班长工作？
2．如果当选，你会为班级同学做些什么？
注意：词数120个左右，开头已给出，不计入总词数。

Hello, everybody!
My name is Yang Fang. I’m glad to have this opportunity to tell you why you should vote for me as class president.
上饶中学2014-2015学年高二下学期期中考试
英语答案（文理重点、潜能、特长班）
听力1-5CACBB 6-10CBBAC 11-15BBACA 16-20BABAC
阅读理解21-23 ADC 24-27 DCAD 28-31 BAAD 32-35 ACCB 36-40 BFGED
完形填空 41-45ABDAC 46-50 BCDAC 51-55 BCAAB 56-60 BDDCA
语法填空61．professional 62．a 63．feelings 64．although/ though/ while 65．certainly 66．am given 67．moving 68．healthier 69．It 70．on 短文改错
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第二节书面表达
【参考范文】
My name is Yang Fang. I’m glad to have this oppo rtunity to tell you why you should vote for me as class president.
I am responsible, sociable, and easy-going by nature. I like class work and enjoy serving others. Additionally, I have varied interests. I love singing and playing the drums as well as soccer. I am also a good listener and always open to different opinions. I am confident that I can do the job well.
Being a student myself, firstly, I will create an academic atmosphere so that everyone in our class will improve their studies. For those students who are falling behind, I will find ways to help them to catch up. Secondly, I will serve as a bridge between the teachers and us students. Finally， I will arrange parties to relax ourselves.
I believe I am the right person for this post and I hope to have your support and vote.
Thank you!。