湖南省衡阳县第四中学高二英语下学期期中试题

衡阳县第四中学2016年高二第二次学考模拟（期中）英语试题
本试题卷分听力技能、阅读技能、知识运用、写作技能四个部分。

时量120分钟，满分100分。

第一部分听力技能(共两节，满分20分)
第一节（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）
听下面 5 段对话。

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

听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. When can the man see the headmaster?
A. At 9:30.
B. At 11:45.
C. At 12:40.
2. Why does the man want to keep the window shut?
A. He is ill.
B. He wants to open it himself.
C. The air inside is fresh enough.
3. What is Mike?
A. A teacher.
B. A student.
C. A writer.
4. What has made working at home possible?
A. Personal computers.
B. Communication industry.
C. Living far from companies.
5. Where is the woman?
A. In a soap factory.
B. In her house.
C. At an information desk. 第二节 (共15 小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
听下面5段对话或独白。

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

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

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6至7题
6. Where does the conversation most probably take place?
A. At hom e.
B. On a bus.
C. In the bank.
7. Why do the two speakers want to buy a car?
A. They have a lot of money.
B.The man lives too far away from his office.
C. The woman's office is too far away from her home.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题
8. Why won't Mr. Stone come to the clinic tomorrow?
A. He can't spare the time.
B. The clinic will be closed.
C. Dr. Milt on won't come to work.
9. When is the clinic open in a week?
A. From Monday to Friday.
B. On weekdays except Thursday.
C. During the whole week.
10. What time has finally been fixed fo r Mr. Stone to come?
A. 5:30 p. m., Wednesday.
B. 6:15 p. m., Wednesday.
C. 6:15 p. m., Thursday. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题
11. What's the relationship between the two speakers?
A. Neighbors.
B. Doctor and patient.
C. Friends.
12. When did the woman cough most seriously?
A. In the morning.
B. In the afternoon.
C. At night.
13. What did the man do for the woman?
A. He examined the woman carefully.
B. He gave her some medicine and some advice as well.
C. He just told her not to worry too much.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题
14. What's the possible relationship between the two speakers?
A. Husband and wife.
B. Friends.
C. Strangers.
15. Where does the conversation most probably take place?
A. In a restaurant.
B. At the woman s home.
C. At the man's home.
16. What does the woman ask the man to do?
A. Have some soup.
B. Have more rice.
C.Bring his wife next time. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题
17. What did Nicholas do at eighteen months？
A. He began to learn French.
B. He read the newspaper.
C. He took telephone messages.
18. Why was Nicholas bored and unhappy at the two schools?
A. He had too much homework.
B.He almost couldn't learn anything special.
C. His teachers often corrected his spelling.
19. Who offered to help Nicholas finally?
A. His classmates.
B. His parents.
C. A college.
20. What is Nicholas' life like now?
A. Busy without any social life.
B. Full but boring.
C. Busy at college and free at home.
第二部分阅读理解
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，并将答案写在答题卡上的相应位置。

A
A woman in the US is able to speak for the first time in 11 years after a pioneering voice box transplant.
Brenda Jensen said the operation was a great success which had saved her life. Thirteen days after the surgery she said her first words, “Good morning. I want to go home. ”It is the first time a voice box and windpipe(气管)have been transplanted at the same time and only the second time a voice box has ever been transplanted.
Ms. Jensen, 52, had been unable to speak on her own since her vo ice box was damaged during surgery in 1999. Since then, she has been unable to taste or smell food, could breathe only through a hole in her windpipe and could talk only with the help of an electronic voice box.
In October, surgeons at the University of California Davis Medical Centre removed the voice box and 6cm of the windpipe from a donor body. In an 18-hour operation, this was transplanted into Ms. Jensen’s throat and the team co nnected it to her blood supply and nerves.
Professor Martin Birchall from University College London, who was part of the surgery team, said, “We’ve learned that we can repair nerves to make even very complex organs function again. It’ll open the door to b etter facial transplants and will be extremely important as tissue engineering develops. ”A voice box transplant might be life changing, but it is not life saving. Everyone who receives
a transplant must take drugs to control the immune system for the rest of their lives. These drugs can reduce life expectancy, so they are normally set aside for life saving procedures. One of the reaso ns Ms. Jensen was a suitable person for this transplant was that she was already taking immune controlling drugs after a kidney-pancreas(胰腺)transplant four years ago. Professor Peter Belafsky, part of the surgical team, said, “Brenda was an exceptional(例外的)candidate for the transplant because she was highly motivated. ”Anyone who’s met Brenda knows that she is a strong and determined person with a great outlook on life in spite of the many physical challenges she’s faced over her lifetime.
21.The voice box transplant operation is of great significance because it proves that______.
A.facial transplants are now easier to perform
B.nerve repairing is a breakthrough in tissue engineering
C.new medical technology is always possible to discover
D.the drugs taken after the operation help the patient live longer
22.Ms.Jensen was a suitable person for this transplant because she was______.
A.experienced and brave
B.seriously ill and motivated
C.determined and realistic
D.strong-willed and prepared
23.Which of the following is the right chronological order of the event?
a. Ms. Jensen received a voice box transplant operation.
b. Ms. Jensen began to take immune controlling drugs.
c. Doctors removed the voice box from a donor body.
d. Ms. Jensen had a kidney-pancreas transplant operation.
A.a c d b
B.d b c a
C.b d c a
D.c a b d
24.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A.First Words from New Voice Box.
B.Transplant Saves a Woman’s Life.
C.Overcoming Obstacles to Speak Again.
D.Courageous Woman Defeating Fears.
B
This is not a diet. It’s a simple way to lose weight. You don’t have to give up the foo d you love or join a gym. You just follow some habits thin people have. Keep them, and you’ll become thin.
◆Wake-up When you wake up in the morning, sit up slowly without using your hands. With legs straight out,
lean forward(前俯) until you feel sore(酸痛的) in your back. It will use up 10 calories.
◆Start with soup Order a clear soup, and have it before the main food. In this way, you’ll feel fuller, so you’ll
eat less when the main food comes.
◆An apple or more a day Apples are full of fiber(纤维) and water, so your stomach will want less. Studies
show that people who eat at least three apples or pears a day may lose weight.
◆Talk it up Every time you use the cell phone, stand up and walk around. Heavy people sit on average two and a half hours more each day than thin people. This skill is very important as standing up and walking around will burn up 50 or more calories. Use these skills, and you will have a big weight loss.
25 The text is to encourage you to ______.
A．go on a diet B．give up your favorite foods
C．join a gym D．follow some habits of thin people 26 Which of the following ways is a good choice to become thin?
A．Sit up quickly in the morning. B．Have soup before the main food. C．Eat rice instead of apples. D．Sit down when using a cell phone.
27 How many skills are there in the text for people to lose weight?
A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Five.
28 The text is most likely to be read ______.
A．in a magazine B．in a dictionary C．in a story-book D．on a map
C
Shyness equals (等于) losing opportunities, less pleasure and fewer social connections, but there are ways to make it a thing of the past.
When I was fifteen, I was shy. I remember an attractive girl trying to talk with me. My shyness made me focus on me instead of her. I heard my own voice but not hers and I thought about what I was trying to say instead of what she was trying to say.
To overcome shyness you need to learn to relax. This gives you the space to practice certain conversational skills. Relaxed socializing(社交) is so pleasurable. To start reducing your own shyness, I want you to absorb the following tips and ideas and start to put them into practice.
Focus your attention away from yourself. Notice what other people are wearing and make a mental note, listen to their conversation, imagine where they might live, and make a point of remembering names. Not only does this give you more to talk about, it also reduces social anxiety, leaving you feeling calmer.
Ask people open questions. Many people li ke to talk about themselves and will find you interesting if you find them interesting. Ask ques tions t hat require more than a “yes” or “no” response such as “What do you like about this place?’ rather than “Do you like this place?” Once they have answered, you can us e add-on (追加) questions connected with the first such as “What other places do you like in this city?” Next you can express your views. This is a great way to get the conversation going.
Now I love meeting new people and suspect that my current social confidence would be unrecognizable to my fifteen-year-old self.
29. The author didn’t pay attention to what the girl was saying because .
A. her voice was very low
B. he was shy and nervous
C. he was attracted by her appearance
D. he wasn’t interested in her topic
30. To get rid of your shyness, you should .
A. pay much attention to yours elf
B. find a beautiful girl to talk with
C. learn to talk to others in a relaxed way
D. as k people some interesting questions
31. It can be inferred from the text that .
A. people will notice our appearance if we focus on their looks
B. shy people will have no friends unless they change themselves
C. shy people may suffer a great deal and may be less happy
D. girls like to show off their voices in front of boys
32. Which of the following questions will the author probably advise us to ask?
A. What a lovely day, isn’t it?
B. Do you like pla ying basketball?
C. Do you think he will pass the exam?
D. Why do you find that English is hard to learn?
第二节（共3小题；每小题2分，满分6分）
下面文章中有3处（第33~35题）需要添加小标题。

请从以下选项（A、B、C和D）中选出符合各段意思的小标题，并在答题纸上将相应选项的标号涂黑。

选项中有一项是多余选项。

Good health and fitness are important to us. But many people feel there’s just not enough time. However, just a few minutes of exercise a day can actually improve one’s health. Here are some tips to help you get fit and healthy.
33 Short-term goals are easy to achieve. Long-term goals will take you out of your comfort zone which would be to train for a difficult task.
_ 34 Reaching out to others who share similar goals will help you reach your goals faster. Join a Weight Watchers group or a local walk or running club in
your area. Find an online weight loss forum for support.
35 Eight glasses of water a day will keep you healthy and help you take off weight. Choose a balances meal when ordering take-out or dining out. If you are out having beef, choose vegetables or salad on your side instead of fries or mashed potatoes.
A. Turn to others for help when necess ary.
B. Drink and eat healthily.
C. Join a gym or take a yoga class.
D. Set short-term and long-term goals.
第三部分英语知识运用（共三节，满分25分）
第一节完形填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，
选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Have you ever seen a 1,000-pound pumpkin (南瓜)？Howard Dill 36 . He is a world-famous pumkin grower now. Most pumpkins 37 from 15 to 30 pounds, 38 Howard has pumkins that weigh much more. Ever year ,many pumpkin growers get together to see who can grow the 39 pumpkin. The winners get different prizes, 40 money or trips to exciting places.
People 41 to grow big pumpkins more than 100 years ago. About 20 years ago, Howard Dill decided to have a contest. He brought his biggest pumpkin to the 42 . It weighed 438 pounds. Every year ,people brought bigger pumpkins. Two years ago ,another pumpkin grower set a world 43 . His pumpkin weighed 1,601 pounds!
People there walk around and look at the pumpkins. They can even 44 them after the contest and take the m home. “There is only one 45 , ” said a man who bought a pumpkin. “I can’t get it into my truck!”
36.A.does B.has C.did D.had
37.A.weigh B.produce C.cost e
38.A.even B.so C.but D.and
39.A.sweetest B.strangest C.best D.biggest
40.A.such as B.thanks to C.because of D.as for
41 A.started B.had C.pretended D.fai led
42.A.yard B.market C.contest D.house
43,A.symbol B.record C.example D.exhibition
44.A.eat B.buy C.change D.sell
45.A.solution B.choice C.difference D.problem
第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分。

）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的的正确形式。

Dogs are often known 46 “man’s best friends”.
The most attractive quality of a dog is its faith in the owner and its loyalty.
They always greet us when we come home and they will never leave us in a desperate situation. For example, there was a very sick man and his dog barked and barked until
the rescue team 47 (arrive).
Furthermore, dogs are strong animals 48 will protect us. Houses with dogs are considered much safer. Not only will they stop the thieves, 49 they will also fight
against fire. For example, there was a serious fire and a dog tried 50 (pull) its
owner out.
And 51 (final), dogs can be trained by people. Dogs can do a number of things
that people can not. For example, they make contributions 52 finding out drugs,
bodies, illegal DVDs and hunt down prisoners with 53 (they) noses. They’re also
used to help the elderly and disabled.
To sum up, dogs are really friendl y, 54 (practice)and loyal 55 (animal).
第三节改错（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
下列句中各有一个错误，请把错误处改正。

其他部分不得更动。

每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（^），并在右边横线上写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉，在该行右边横线上写出该词，并也用斜线划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在右边横线上写出改正后的词。

56. Use your h ead, you’ll f ind a way to solve the problem. 56.______
57. When you are nervous, you’d better to take a deep breath. 57._______
58. Our classroom is as bigger as yours. 58._______
59. It’s raining so hardly, or we would go for a picnic. 59.________
60. Rose is their two daughter. 60. _______
第四部分写作技能（共两节，满分25分）
第一节双向翻译（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
请根据上下文内容，将文中划线部分译成汉语或者英语，并将答案转写到答题卡上。

Be smart about advertisement!
People cannot get away from advertisements which promise cheap goods and free
gifts. 61. 上周，我看到一则打折的广告。

Seeing the attractive prices for the goods,
62.I couldn’t help driving to the supermarket.As the advertisement said, 63.most
of the things there were much cheaper than usual. In no time, I filled two baskets
with ten bars of soap, two very nice-looking kitchen knives, and so on. When my
husband got home and saw all the things I bought, he said, ‘What do you need all these things for?’ He was right.64. 家里已经有足够多的香皂了, and there were already two knives in the kitchen drawer. 65. I think I should be smart about advertisements in future and not be tricked by them.
第二节情景作文（共1小题，满分15分）
[写作情景]
你是李华，就读于一所国际学校。

校学生会正在筹划志愿者项目，工作如下：
1. 到养老院（elderly care home）照顾老人；
2. 给小学生辅导作业；
3. 到学校图书馆整理图书。

[写作要求]
1. 请你选择其中最感兴趣的一项工作，向学生会写一封英文应聘信，包括以下内容：
(1) 你感兴趣的志愿者工作；
(2) 阐述这份工作的意义；
(3) 说明你为什么能胜任这份工作。

2. 字数约120词。

信的开头与结尾已给出，不计入词数。

Dear Sir or Madam,
I am very excited about the Student Union’s plan to organise a volunteer work program and would like to
apply______________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________…
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
英语答案
听力答案 BBCCA ACBBA ACCBB CBABA
21-25: BDBAD 26-30:BCABC 31-35:CDDAB 36—450: BACDA 41-45:ACBBD
46. as 47. arrived
48. that/which 49. but
50. to pull 51. finally
52. to 53. their
54. practical 55. animals
56. ^and
57. \to
58. big
59.__hard____
60. second
61. Last week, I read an advertisement for a sale.
62. 我忍不住开车去了超市。

63. 那里大部分商品都比平常便宜得多。

64. There was already enough soap at home
65. 我认为将来我应该更加聪明的面对广告。