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高中英语真题:2014-2015学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题1. Where does the conversation take place?A. At the bus stopB. At the restaurantC. At the ticket of fice2. What does the woman mean?A. Her health is not so goodB.The man may pay back h er moneyC.The man can never be rich3. What are the two speakers probably going to do?A. Work in LondonB.Have a tripC.Do some shop ping4. What will probably happen next?A. John will answer the phoneB. The man will call againC. The man will meet John5. What does the man mean?A. He hopes the price is lowerB. The price is reasona bleC. He thinks the car is bad第二节（共15小题；每题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，每小题将给出10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6—7题。

6. What do you know about Flight 10 to ?A. It’s a nonstop flightB. Its tickets for today are sol d outC. There is a flight every two hours7. What ticket does the man reserve finally?A. Flight 10 to Beijing for todayB. Flight to for todayC. Flight 10 to for tomorrow听第7段材料，回答8—10题。

上海理工大学附属中学高二上学期期中考试英语试题

2015学年第一学高二英语期中考试满分：100 完成时间：100 分钟I、Listening comprehension 24%Section A Short conversations 10%Directions: In section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1.A. At the man’s office. B. At the woman’s office.C. In a cinema.D. Outside the dormitory.2.A. She likes fruit salad. B. She eat whatever she likes.C. She prefers to be on a diet.D. She is afraid of gaining weight.3.A. 7:30. B. 7:40. C.7:50 D. 8:00.4. A. Tim’s excellent performance.. B. Tim’s assignment.C. Tim’s graduation day.D. Tim’s study habits.5. A. Husband and wife. B. Manager and customer.C. Hostess and guest.D. Teacher and student.6. A. He has no interest in wild life protection.B. He can’t join the group.C. He is sorry to fail in the examination..D. He is already busy with the Student Union issue.7. A. Price of petrol. B. Bus fare.C. Traffic condition.D. Petrol shortage.8. A. They will have to get some more paint. B. They should get someone to help them.C. They shouldn’t delay any longer.D. They don’t have to paint the room again.9. A. Summer vacation. . B. Language learning.C. Pleasure of travelling.D. Study abroad.10. A. The woman wants to go to Toronto. B. The man wants to go to Vancouver.C. There are no flights to Toronto.D. There are two direct flight to Toronto.Section B Passages 6%Directions: In section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passage will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions11through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. She explained the functions of the BCD International.B. She described some popular singers.C. She played a new record.D. She introduced the radio program to listeners.12. A. About the Big Hits. B. The History of Pop.C. The Road to Music.D. Pop Words.13. A. To introduce new singers and songwriters.B. To provide the background with music.C. To help to understand the words to the big music hits.D. To hear from listeners’ opinion on music.Questions 14through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. To achieve high marks in study.B. To develop their own interests.C. To be responsible for their parents.D. To discover subjects outside class.15. A. Because there are so few rules.B. Because there are too many rules.C. Because they hate to take part in activities.D. Because they are afraid to make mistakes.16. A. Teachers show little interest in open education.B. Most traditional teachers support open education.C. Many teachers quite enjoy open educationD. Some traditional teachers do not like open education.Section C Longer conversations 8%Directions: In Section C, you will hear one longer conversation. The conversation will be read twice. After you hear the conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.II、Grammar and vocabulary (25%)Section A 7%Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A,B,C andD. Choose one answer that best completes the sentence.25.______ at the top of the Oriental Tower, people below will look very small.A.StandB. StandingC. To standD. If you stand26. _____ from other continents for millions of year, Australia has many plantsand animals not found in any other country in the world.A. Being separatedB. Having been separatedC. Having separatedD. To be separated27. The bell _________ the end of the period rang, _______ our heated discussion.A. indicating; interruptingB. indicated; interruptingC. indicating; interruptedD. indicated; interrupted28. This field of scientific research remains________.A.to be untouchingB. being touchedC. to be untouchedD. untouched29. Don’t sue words, expressions, or phrases _______ only to people with specificknowledge.A. being knownB. having been knownC. to be knownD. known30. ________ from the hill, the whole city of Nanjing looks more beautiful.A. As people seeB. SeeingC. People see the cityD. Seen31. _______ in a top-level university abroad is what many students wish for.catedB. Being educatedC. To educateD. EducatingSection B 8%Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Perhaps one aspect of modern life which is most often considered “annoying” is noise. According to some estimates, the amount of urban noise ____32_____ (double) in the past ten years, and with the increase in road and air traffic, noise is likely to increase too.Noise quite clearly affects the health of modern man. It is a health threat. Loud noise _____33_____ ( say) to be a leading cause of deafness among many people over 65. It is also a major_____34_____(contribute) factor in causing stress, ______35_____ itself causes a variety of illnesses.Noise is sometimes associated with lack of communication in the modern world. In many busy shops, factories and nightclubs, _____36_____ level and constancy of noise make conversation at a natural level difficult or impossible.Certain people in society, such as motorcyclists, seem to believe they have a right ______37___ ( make) as much noise as they like without being fined. Do they?We are so trained to noise in this modern world ___38_____ people growing up with little or no experience of genuine peace and quiet have begun to associate silence with boredom. Isn’t it time for us to start teaching young people that silence is golden and that you can do a lot of interesting things ___39____ the accompaniment of noise?Section C 10%Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word canrecommended. Providing a form for concentrating and organizing notes, the Cornell method sets up a system to direct students to ___40______ the paper into two columns. The note- taking column, which is usually on the right, is twice the size of the key word column on the left. The student should leave five to seven lines blank, at the bottom of the page.Notes from a lecture or teaching occupy the note-taking column which ___41____ contain the main ideas of the textbook or lecture. Most ___42____ ideas and long sentences are avoided while ___43____ or abbreviations（缩写）are preferred instead. To assist with future reviews, ___44___ thoughts or questions should be noted down as soon as possible so that the students may ____45___ to these points for reflection or further research. The key- word column is a(n) __46____ place to note down these ideas. These ideas may later turn into potential research results as students are always encouraged to reflect on the notes ___47_____ or to go deep into the questions further.Within 24 hours after the note- taking, the students must revise and then produce a short summary in the bottom space. Such move helps him to __48____ the topic better. When preparing for a test, the student has ____49____ to a brief but detailed record of the previous classes.III、Reading comprehension 31%Section A 15%Remains of ancient civilization are places which were designed and built as a lasting tribute(致敬）to some individuals or events. By visiting these ___50___ monuments, you are sure to be amazed by how __51__ the ancient civilization that existed centuries before you was. Some of the facilities which could be dated back hundreds of years ago are still in use today. Besides, you will also __52____ at the mysterious stories behind it. The Great Wall, __53___, is probably the best-known monument of China, which consists of a network of walls and towers through which the attack warnings could be received within minutes. __54___ then had enough time to prepare. Estimates (估算）of the total length of the monument ___55___, depending on which sections are included and how they are measured. One of the __56___ mysteries is that, although some of the wall is __57___ in special radar images taken by satellites, astronauts have confirmed that the existing wall is not several thousand years old, nor is it, as many people had __58___ visible to the human eye form outer space.Even older than the Great Wall of China is the Great Pyramid(金字塔）of Giza. Over a 20-year period, thousands of workers made the vision become __59__ with numerous blocks, each weighing more than two tons. It’s still a(n) ___60__ to modern people how ancient men handled__61___ of these giant stones in a time when cars or boats never existed some 4500 years ago. The pyramid served not only as a tomb for King Khufu, but also a place of __62___ activity. The number of the God’s servants at that time showed the importance of such activities. After Khufu died, his body was carefully treated with various medicines and materials and was wrapped in order to be __63__ for long. According to ancient Egyptian belief, the pyramid, where the mummy was placed, provided a place for the king to pass into the afterlife. Then his servants performed rituals(仪式）to bring __64___ to the dead king’s soul, removing all the unrest and pain from his next life.50.A. modern B. historic C. official D. commercial51.A. advanced B. technical C. overlooked D. energetic52.A. stare B. wonder C. aim D. call53.A. in addition B. in other words C. however D. for example54.A. Mechanics B. Workers C. Astronauts D. Soldiers55.A. extend B. remain C. vary D. progress56.A. long-standing B. widely-used C. carefully-chosen D. clearly-stated57.A. recognizable B. reasonable C. reliable D. responsible58.A. proved B. claimed C. threatened D. requested59.A. reality B. tradition C. mansion D. civilization60.A. burden B. secret C. solution D. fortune61.A. finance B. storage C. transportation D. production62.A. sports B. religious C. fighting D. family63.A. preserved B. recovered C. buried D. restored64.A. leadership B. peace C. honour D. inspirationSection B 12%(A)At age 11, Zlata Filipovic saw things that most people pray they never see. Growing up in the middle of a war zone, this little girl experienced firsthand the horrors of war.Filipovic turned 11 in December of 1991. Five months later Serbian soldiers attacked Filipovic’s hometown of Sarajevo, Bosnia. While many people fled the city, Filipovic’s family stayed. Some of the worst moments of the Bosnian conflict would take place right under her nose. How did Filipovic deal with his harrowing experience? By writing a diary.Zlata’s Diary was first published in the summer of 1993 by UNICEF(United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund). It attracted enormous interest. Her writings on the Bosnian conflict were not as sophisticated（老练的）as the daily news reports. Filipovic’s observations were however, more moving and intimate（私人的）.Zlata’s Diary gave readers a sense of sympathy for the ordinary people stuck in the Balkan region. Filipovic’s writings raised world awareness of the senseless conflict in Sarajevo. “I see that things are n’t good here,” Filipovic writes. “An ugly war is taking away my childhood.”After two years of enduring the war in Sarajevo, Filipovic’s family escaped to Paris in December of 1993. Zlata’s Diary was then printed by an international publisher. It became an instant bestseller. It has since been translated into 35 languages.Outside Bosnian, Filipovic continued to show deep concern for her torn homeland. In the following years, she gave many talks on the impact of war on children. She spoke often about the need for a stable, lasting peace in the Balkan region.Filipovic eventually attended a British University and received a degree in human sciences. Today, the well-being of the Balkan region remains on her mind. Now Filipovic wants to use her experience to promote peace in a rapidly changing Europe. She hopes that her stories of war will make people listen to her message of peace.65. The underlined word “ harrowing” in Paragraph 2 can best be replaced by “________”.A. desperateB. miserableC. embarrassingD. revolutionary66. What was special about Zlata’s Diary?A. It wrote about war in different languages.B. It was as attractive as the daily news report.C. It helped the world see war through the eyes of a child.D. It made the world know better about the Bosnian conflict.67. It can be learned from the passage that __________.A. Zlata was promoting peace with her stories of war.B. Zlata’s nose was seriously wounded in the conflict.C. Zlata kept her diary a secret until the winter of 1993.D. Zlata felt relieved after escaping from the war in Sara jevo.68. Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?A. Zlata Filipovic: growing up in warB. Zlata Filipovic: writing against warC. Zlata Filipovic: changing the worldD. Zlata Filipovic: loving peace in heart（B）Among all the fast growing science and technology, the research of human genes, or biological engineering as people call it, is drawing more and more attention now. Sometimes it is a hot topic discussed by people.The greatest thing that gene technology can do is to cure serious diseases that doctors at present can almost do nothing with, such as cancer and heart disease. Every year, millions of people are murdered by these two killers. And to date, doctors have not found an effective way to cure them. But if the gene technology is applied, not only these two diseases can be cured completely, bringing happiness and more living days to the patients, but also the great amount of money people spend on curing their diseases can be saved, therefore it benefits the economy as well. In addition, human life span（寿命）can be prolonged.Gene technology can help people to give birth to health and clever children. Some families, with the English imperial family being a good example, have hereditary（遗传的）diseases. This means their children will for sure have the family disease, which is a great trouble for these families. In the past, doctors could do nothing about hereditary diseases. But gene technology can solve this problem perfectly. The scientist just need to find the wrong gene and correct it, and a healthy child will be born.Some people are worrying that the gene research can be used to manufacture human beings in large quantities. In the past few years, scientists have succeeded in cloning a sheep, therefore these people predict that human babies would soon be cloned. But I believe cloned babies will not come out in large quantities, for most couples in the world can have babies in very normal way. Of course, the government must take car to control gene technology.69. What does “ these two killers” in the second paragraph refer to?A. Gene technology and another treatment of the two diseasesB. The two murderers who killed the cloned baby.C. The two diseases of cancer and heart disease.D. Hereditary diseases and cancer70. What’s the main idea of the third paragraph?A. How gene technology can be applied in the field of treating hereditary diseases.B. Gene technology can be used to clone human babies.C. Gene technology can help people to give birth to a baby.D. Gene technology can help the English imperial family out.71. In what way gene technology can help to treat hereditary diseases?A. Using gene technology, people with hereditary diseases can have more living days.B. Using gene technology, the scientist finds the wrong gene and corrects it.C. Using gene technology, human babies can be cloned.D. Doctors can cure cancer and heart disease with the help of gene technology.72. What is the main purpose of writing this passage?A. Expressing the writer’s idea that gene technology will benefit people.B. Telling people the disadvantages of gene technology.C. Telling her readers that gene technology will not benefit people .D. Explaining that gene technology will also do harm to the humanity.( C )As the new semester begins, millions of college students across the country are trying hard to remember how best to write a paper or , more likely, how best to delay that paper.Procrastination is the thief of time and a lot of students suffer form it. They can spend whole days in the library doing nothing but staring into space, eating snacks, surfing the Internet, watching videos and looking at other students sitting around them, who , most likely are doing nothing either.Paralyzed（使失去活力）by their habit to procrastinate, they write micro blogs about their fears, asking their online friends if they sometimes have the same issue. But this does nothing to break the spell.（魔咒）According to a recent report, 95 percent of us procrastinate at some point and 20 percent of the world’s population are always procrastinating. The figures are disappointing. Procrastinators are less wealthy, less healthy and less happy than those who don’t delay. Procrastinators like to find excuses to justify their behavior, but BBC columnist Rowan Pelling says they are all wrong.Many procrastinators tell themselves they are perfectionists who work best under pressure. Pelling says this is non sense, as work done at the last minute is more likely to have mistakes than work done on time. The behavior of procrastinators often makes them feel ashamed, inconveniences others and annoys loved ones.Pelling also points out that procrastination feels particularly delinquent（过失的）in a society that thinks of speedy action as admirable, and, at times, even as a moral good.Fortunately, social scientists have thrown their weight behind efforts to understand this behavioral mistake and offer strategies to control it. Piers Steel, a Canadian social scientist and author of The Procrastination Equation, believes human is “designed”to procrastinate. Nevertheless, he suggests a couple of good ways to get through the task at hand.73. From the first two paragraphs we can learn that __________.A. procrastination is beneficial to many students.B. many students are under great pressure in their study.C. lots of college students work hard to write good essays on time.D. many students have the habit of delaying finishing their tasks.74. Which behavior belongs to procrastination?A. Never dream away the time.B. Always complete the tasks ahead of time.C. Never put off till tomorrow what should be done today.D. Always wait to work until the “good mood” or “ good time”.75. According to the passage, which of the following statements is not true.?A. Procrastination makes people waste their time.B. procrastinators usually complete their tasks perfectly.C. Speedy action is considered as a moral standard in the society.D. Procrastination is common among people.76. What is most likely to be discussed in the paragraph that follows?A. Measures to deal with procrastination.B. Approaches to handling the study pressures.C. More examples to illustrate procrastinationD. Introduction to the book The Procrastination Equation.Section C 4%Directions: Read the following passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.The library is one of the most popular places at a western university. Students turn to it for research, conversations about class, and many other services.Compared with Chinese libraries, college libraries in the US and UK tend to offer more resources. A postgraduate at Yale University can borrow as many as 225 books at a time.In addition to borrowing books, there are online and electronic resources. These include a database search of popular and academic material, such as Lexis Nexis Academic, which offer items from newspapers and magazines.Although books and articles are the items that students ask for most frequently, some libraries provide audio and video recordings, maps and sheet music （数据库）. At some schools, teachers and tutors put electronic copies of their teaching PPTs on the library Web to give easier access for students.Another useful service in Western college libraries is the Interlibrary Loan. This allows a student at one school to borrow books from another school. The loan request is mad e through the student’s college library, which gets the book, gives it to the user, and arranges for its return.Technology has brought more services to students and has made libraries attractive. Some universities have services for students to send messages through the computer or mobile texts to ask the library staff for information.Earlier this year, Harvard University introduced a new Scan and Deliver service, allowing students to make requests for parts of books and articles. Requests made through the system are handled by library staff. The student receives and sends e-mails with an Internet link to the scanned pages. The service is free and all material comes within four days.It used to be that libraries didn’t allow food or drinks. But that rule is changing and many of them now contain a café so students can spend as much time as they want in the library.Actually, some US university libraries are now all-night affairs, or have at least one study room open all night.（Note：Answer the questions or complete the statements NO MORE THAN ＴＥＮWORDS).77．In comparison with Chinese libraries, college libraries in the US and UK not only ＿＿＿＿＿78. According to Paragraph4 and 5, what are the two useful services for students in Western College libraries?79.The purpose of Harvard University’s introducing a new Scan and Deliver service is to let_____80.What have some US university libraries done for a change?IV、Writing (20%)Directions:Translate the following sentences into English, using the given words.81.据报道只有二个人在这次交通事故中幸存了。

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高中英语真题:2014-2015学年高二上学期期中考试英语试卷Part One：Listening Comprehension (30 marks)Section A (22.5 marks)Conversation 11.What does the woman think of going to see the ice sculpture?A. It is too coldB. It is tiringC.It is exciting2. Where will they go on holiday?A. To the ice cityB. ToC. To the seasideConversation 23. What does the man want to do after dinner?A. Do some cleaningB. Do his workC. Fix the new tap4. What will they probably do next?A. Cook dinnerB. See a movieC. Finish the housewor kConversation 35. Where does the man want to go?A. A schoolB. A restaurantC. A bookstore6. How much time does the man still have?A. 50 minutesB. 20 minutesC. 30 minutes Conversation 47. Who will attend the party?A. the manB. DebbyC. Mary8. What day is it today?A. ThursdayB. SaturdayC. Friday9. What will the man do on the weekend?A. Visit his grandmaB. Visit his dadC. Visit his cousin Conversation 510. What’s James’ new phone number?A. 2128361735B. 2128361725C. 215836172511. When does the woman advise the man to call James?A. In the morningB. In the afternoonC. In the evening12. What’s the probable relationship between the man and Jam es?A. ColleaguesB. FriendsC. Brothers Conversation 613. What will the man do during the holiday?A. Visit his friendB. Visit his uncleC. Hold a party14. What will the woman do?A. Go to a partyB. Watch TVC. Read books15. What does the woman think of track and field events?A. ExcitingB. Just so-soC. AmazingSection B ( 7.5 marks)Directions: In this section, you’ll hear a short passage. Listen ca refully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you’ve heard. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN 3 WORD S. You’ll hear the short passage TWICEPart Two Language Knowledge (45 marks)Section A (15 marks)21. I’ll never forget the day ______ I stayed with you on the mou ntain top.A. whatB. whenC. whichD. in which22. I am going to have my waste paper ______ away at once.A. takenB. takeC. takingD. to be taken23. _______ their task in such a short time, they asked us to give them a hand.A. FinishingB. FinishedC. To finishD.Finish24. It is said that the building to be completed next year will be ______ the old ones.A. as half big asB. half as big asC. half bigger asD. big ger half as25. The boy is looking forward _______ a gift on his birthday.A. to being givenB. to givingC. to be givenD. to have been given26. This is the ancient Chinese vase I bought three weeks ago, _____ I spent a lot of money.A. whichB. for whichC. on whichD. at which27. He sat ______ to her ______the stairs.A. to listen; to climbB. listening; to climbC. listen; to be climbingD. listening; climb28. It was in the hotel _______ he was staying ________ we disc ussed the problem.A. where, thatB. which, thatC. that, thatD. where, w hich29. When I got to school I realised I _______ my pencil box at h ome.A. leftB. have leftC. would leaveD. had left30. _______ is known to all is that the South China Sea is rich in natural resources.A. whatB. ItC. AsD. That31. The players ______ from the whole school are expected to b ring us honor in this summer games.A. to selectB. selectingC. to be selectedD. having se lected32. _________ breaks the law should be punished.A. AnyoneB. WhoC. WhomeverD. Anyone who33. ---It’s a pity that you didn’t talk much with Andy.--- Yes, the train _______ when I rushed to the station to see him off.A. had leftB. was leavingC. leftD. has left34. The manager had no plan to travel abroad with many proble ms _______.A. being unsolvedB. unsolvedC. having unsolvedD. un solving35. --- ______ the ticket for the movie?---Yes, I bought it online by group buying.A. Had you gotB. Did you getC. Have you gotD. Do y ou getSection B( 18 marks)I remember it was a Saturday. I was invited to my friend’s birthday party. For the first time, I was the first one there. I sat on h er couch and just waited 36 for the party to begin. As a flood o f guests came in with warm 37 , there was one short, thin girl who had a huge smile on her face. She just seemed so 38 the other girls there. So I decided to begin a(n) 39 with her.I asked her, “Did your mum drive you here?” She answered, “Oh, my mum is 40 .”My heart sank. I 41 , “When did she die?”“She died when I was seven.”Later on, she told us what happened the day her mother died.“I came home, 42 to tell my mum what a great day I had had. As I entered the room, I saw my mother on a stretcher(担架). I began 43 my sister. She just said, ‘Emma, Mum just nee ds to go to the hospital.’”The girl said that she went to sleep that night 44 , and woke up to be told by her sister, “Emma, please keep 45 . Mum’s de ad.”I was so moved by this girl’s story. She lost her mother at suc h a young age, but she chose to be 46 . She did not shed(流)a tear when telling us her story. Strength is something that can47 pain at the worst time. She lives every day of her life to the f ullest, even with a heavy heart.36. A. patiently B. closely C. deeply D. directly37. A. expectations B. greetings C. company D. praise38. A. common with B. distant from C. different from D. simil ar to39. A. argument B. conversation C. friendship D. deal40. A. ill B. mad C. lost D. dead41. A. stopped B. continued C. cried D. complained42. A. embarrassed B. excited C. nervous D. grateful43. A. blaming B. hitting C. questioning D. missing44. A. aimless B. regretful C. angry D. stressed45. A. crazy B. awake C. calm D. happy46. A. energetic B. independent C. upset D. strong47. A. protect B. fight C. cause D. suffer Section C (12 marks)Eating snakes seems to be now in vogue (盛行), and if you haven’t eaten snakes yet, you are considered “o ut of date”. But I wonder 48 all the trends( 时髦 ) are worth following.Some people may defend(辩护) themselves 49 saying snake meat is nutritious (有营养的). But these people don’t realize that many parasites (寄生虫)， 50 do harm to our health, are found inside snakes.According 51 a survey, about 1000 tons of snakes are eaten every year in China and sometimes as 52 as 10，000 snakes are served on dinner tables in Shenzhen in a single day!These figures warn us that if no action is taken, 53 number of snakes will drop and there will be an increase in mice and wor ms, which will result 54 decrease of crop output. Who will se e such tragedy happen?So let’s start not to eat snakes any more, because “to protect th e snake is to protect 55 . ”Part Ⅲ Reading Comprehension (30 marks)Ato speak English is better. Nothing can match the excitement an d happiness when a native speaker tells you that your English is very good!Finally, in order to speak English well, you must be persistent and do it every day. It is like playing the piano. Pianists play it e very day and so should you. Include English in your life and you will see where it is going. Practice, practice! Read, write and im prove your language skills and you are on your way when you will be able to speak it with more and more confidence!56. Which of the following would be the best title for the passag e?A. How to Improve Your Listening abilityB. How to Speak English WellC. How to learn English wellD. English reading57. What does the writer suggest about reading in the second p aragraph?A. Trying to improve your vocabularyB. Keeping on reading when you have timeC. Stopping when you have a good basis of EnglishD. Looking up every unknown word when reading58. In the writer’s eyes, the essential(必要的) way to improve your speaking skills is ______.A. practicingB. going abroadC. listeningD. writing59. The main idea of the last paragraph is that ________.A. we should play the piano every day.B. speaking English is fun and entertainingC. we should practice English every day to improve our speakin g skillsD. Going abroad to learn English is important.60. According to the third paragraph, what may make the autho r excited?A. Reading papers and Internet sites.B. Having a good basis of EnglishC. Going to an English-speaking countryD. A native speaker’s praiseBOne night about nine o’clock, Dr. Eyck, a surgeon, had a pho ne call from Dr. Haydon at the hospital in . The surgeon was as ked to go there at once to operate on a very sick boy who shot himself while playing with a gun.The doctor was soon on his way to . It was 60 miles away. And it was snowing heavily in the city. The surgeon thought he c ould get there before 12 o’clock.A few minutes later, the doctor was stopped by a man in an ol d black coat. Gun in hand, the man ordered the doctor to go out . Then the man drove the car down the road, leaving the doctor in the falling snow.It was after two o’clock in the morning when the doctor arrived at the hospital in . Dr. Haydon told him that the boy had died a n hour before.The two doctors walked by the door of the hospital waiting roo m. There sat the man in the old black coat with his head in his h ands.“Mr,Cunningham,” said Dr. Haydon to the man, “this is Dr. Ey ck. He is the surgeon(外科医生) who came all the way from Albany to save your boy.”61. Dr. Haydon asked Dr. Eyck to come to because ________.A. Dr. Eyck was the only surgeon in the hospital.B. the boy needed his helpC. Dr. Haydon was not a surgeonD. Dr. Eyck was his assistant.62. The surgeon was late because _________.A. he was stopped by a robber.B. the weather was rather terrible.C. Clens Falls was far away from .D. his car was taken away.63. Choose the right order of the events given in the story.a. Dr. Eyck was asked to come to the hospital in .b. Dr. Eyck arrived at the hospital.c. The boy shot himself.d. The boy died.e. The man in an old coat reached the hospital.f. Dr. Eyck was robbed of his car.A. c,a,e,f,d,bB. a,c,f,d,b,eC. c,a,f,e,d,bD. a,c,f,e,d b64. The boy died because __________.A. he was too far away from hospitalB. Dr. Haydon didn’t do anything to save himC. Dr. Eyck was not able to arrive at the hospital in time.D. something was wrong with Dr. Eyck’s car65. Who should be responsible for the boy’s death?A. The boy’s fatherB. The hospitalC. Dr. EyckD. Dr. H aydonCThe Oregonian(俄勒冈报) is the daily newspaper for the state(国家) of Oregon. Since it is published in the largest city, which is Portland, most of the readers live within 50 miles of Portland. From Monday to Saturday, the paper has about 75 pages, of w hich 20 pages are advertisements. It normally has 5 sections w hich are called Nation, Sports, Metro(大都会), Living and Business.Nation is national news mostly with some international news ab out earthquakes, floods, and tensions(紧张)around the world. Sports cover the professional sports in sea son, college sports, and high school sports. Metro is local news of the city of which includes political stories, crimes, and good neighbor articles. Living is the section with television programs, movies, comics, music, stories about pets, and advice. Busines s has listing of more than 10,000 stocks and a regular report ab out the stock market and business news. The advertising sectio n includes apartments and houses, employment opportunities a nd items to buy, especially cars and trucks.On Sunday, the paper is very large weighing more than two kilos. There are additional sections called Art, Books, International, and Travel. Since this is the day most Americans do not work, t hey have more time for reading. Each of the daily sections is lo nger so the newspaper is twice the size of the daily sections. H owever, the advertisements are nearly as many pages as the n ews on Sunday so the entire paper is more than four times larg er than the daily paper.Some companies print their own advertisements and pay to put them in The Oregonian. These include grocery(杂货) stores, clothing stores, car agencies(代理处), camera and video equipment stores, toy stores, and compu ter stores. All of the companies feel that the best way to adverti se is to put a beautiful color advertisement every Sunday.66. The Sunday edition of The Oregonian probably has _____.A. 75 pagesB. less than 300 pagesC. more than 300 pagesD. less than 75 pages67. If you want to seek information about the stock market from The Oregonian, you refer to the section “_____”.A. MetroB. LivingC. NationD. Business68. Who are the regular readers of The Oregonian ?A. All the Americans.B. Residents of the area.C. Businessmen.D. People who have more time to read n ewspapers.69. Which of the following is not the reason why the Sunday pa per is very large?A. it adds four additional sectionsB. it has five sections in totalC. most Americans do not work that dayD. some companies like to print advertisements in it70. Which of the following is NOT true?A. The Sunday edition of The Oregonian doesn’t include S ports or Nation.B. The Oregonian is printed in Porland.C. The Oregonian offers housing information every day.D. Portland is located in .Part IV Writing (45marks)Section A (10 marks)Filling in company application forms can become a boring and repetitive task, yet any carelessness on an applicant’s(申请人) part can draw a negative reaction from readers. Blowing it a t this stage, you won’t get a chance to persuade them in person , no matter how good you are. Each company or organization u sually uses its own specially designed form that, although it gen erally asks for the same basic information, may vary in detail. S o the suggestions below will help you to know what to do rather than what you should write.Prepare your personal data record in advance. When visiting fut ure employers, always carry it with you so that you can readily s earch for details such as dates, telephone, numbers and other useful information.Treat every application form as though it is the first one you are completing-write not only carefully but also neatly.Use words that describe each job you have held as fully as pos sible rather than list only the duties you performed. Particularly describe social activities that show your involvemen t(参与) in the community or in the activities in which you held a teac hing or coaching role.Pay particular attention if there is a section on the form that ask s you to say how your education and past experience have esp ecially prepared you for the position.Think this through very carefully before you write so that what y ou say shows a natural progression from past experience to the job you are applying for. If you can, and if they fit naturally, add a few words to explain how the position fits your overall career plan. Follow these suggestions and you can get your foot in the door of a great future!Title: How to Fill in_____71_______Section B (10 marks)My grandfather was a wonderful gardener. As long as I could remember, he had grown a garden full of vegetables in the bac k of his yard. He grew different kinds of vegetables. One year h e even tried pumpkin. The pumpkins did turn out well.As children, my sister and I would spend time looking after th e garden with him. We would learn about planting seeds. My gr andfather would show us how the beans would climb up the fen ce and he built up beyond the fence to let them climb even high er. I was always surprised to see them grow even taller than me .The pride of my grandfather’s garden was his tomatoes. Ever y year as soon as the tomato plants bloomed, I would ask my gr andfather when we could eat the tomatoes. He would say, “Not yet.”I would ask the next week, “ Can we pick them yet?”He would answer, “Not yet.”Finally, I would be sure that they were ripe(成熟的). When so many bright red tomatoes hung on the branches, I would go up to my grandfather and ask, “Can we pick them now?”He enjoyed seeing my sister and I eat the tomatoes. I think th e garden was my grandfather’s way of sharing his blessings wit h those around him. The garden always had more than enough produce for my grandparents and for my family, so he would giv e some to anyone who would accept. He hoped we could pass his generosity to others.As he grew older, I would look after the garden for him. My gr andfather never expected me to do all of it for him, but I could al ways see the pride on his face when everything was complete.81. What vegetables were mentioned in the passage which were planted in grandfather’s garden? (no more than 4) (2 marks) ________________________________________________________ ___82. What surprised the author? (no more than 9 words) (2 m arks)________________________________________________________ ___83. What would the author do when the tomato plants bloomed ? (no more than 12 words) (3 marks)________________________________________________________ _____________84. What kind of person was the author’s grandfather? (no mo re than 8 words)(3 marks)________________________________________________________ _____________Section C (25 marks)今天是10月10日，本周六(10月11日)学校将为高一年级学生举行一场题为“美国高中教育”的讲座，请你以学生会(the Students’ Union)的名义用英语写一篇100词左右的NOTICE。

高中英语真题-2014-2015学年度第一学期高二期中考试

高中英语真题:2014-2015学年度第一学期高二期中考试(注意：将答案写在答题卡上。

写在本试卷上无效。

)第Ⅰ卷I．听力(共两节，满分20分)第一节(共5小题；每小题l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l0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 is Maria going to do next?A. Perhaps for her history class.B. Go to her physics lect ure.C. Help Tim with his project.2. Who are the speakers?A. Mother and son.B. Classmates.C. Teacher and student.3. How many hours does the woman work on Wednesday?A. 12.B. 10.C. 7.4. What is the man doing?A. Looking for a job.B. Interviewing the woman.C. Checking into a hotel.5. What did the man think of the movie?A. He loved it.B. He didn’t enjoy it.C. He didn’t se e it.第二节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7题。

6. Why does the woman want to book a first-class hotel?A. She always stays in a first-class hotel when she travels.B. Her husband wants her to book a first-class hotel.C. She wants to do something different.7. When will the couple check in?A. On September 23rd.B. On September 26th.C. On September 30th.听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10题。

高中英语真题-学2014-2015学年高二上学期期中考试英语试卷

高中英语真题:学2014-2015学年高二上学期期中考试英语试卷第一部分听力第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）该部分分为第一、第二两节。

注意：回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。

听力部分结束时，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。

听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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。

第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）Which university will the man choose ,most probably?. B.The University of . .2. When will the plane arrive?A. At 10:35.B. At 11:00.C. At 10:40.3. What will the man do this weekend?A. Relax at home.B. Have a picnic.C. Go to the pa rk.4. Who is probably good at chemistry and physics ?学2014-2015学年高二上学期期中考试英语试卷第一部分听力第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）该部分分为第一、第二两节。

注意：回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。

听力部分结束时，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。

听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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。

高中英语真题-学2014-2015学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题_2

高中英语真题:学2014-2015学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题听力部分（15分）（每小题1分，共5分）每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What kind of shop will the man open next month?A. A fruit shop.B. A clothing shop.C. A bag shop.2. Who will the woman call ?A. Her mother.B. Her friend.C. Her boss.3. What will the man do today ?A. Go back home early.B. Do the new project.C. See his w ife off at the airport.4. Where are the speakers probably ?A. In a clothing store.B. In a restaurant.C. At a theatre.5. What time is it now ?A. 7:30.B. 8:00.C. 8:30.第二节（每小题1分，共10分）每段对话读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题6. What is the weather like now ?A. It’s sunny.B. It’s windy.C. It’s rainy.7. How does the woman sound ?A. Excited.B. Confident.C. Uncertain.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题8. What is the $300 mostly spent on ?A. Food.B. Books.C. Clothes.9. How much was the man’s shirt ?A. $40.B. $50.C. $75.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题10. Where will the man study ?A. At NYU.B. At .C. At .11. How long has the man’s uncle lived in the apartment ?A. For two years.B. For three years.C. For four years .12. What does the woman think of living with relatives ?A. It’s very convenient.B. It troubles the relatives.C. It sav es a lot of money.听第9段材料，回答第13至15题13. What will the man drink ?A. Coffee.B. Tea.C. Water.14. What does the woman like to add in her hot coffee ?A. Only cream.B. Milk and sugar.C. Cream and sugar.15. When does the woman usually drink iced coffee ?A. In the morning.B. In the afternoon.C. In the evenin g.二、单项填空（每小题1分，共15分）19. —Who’s your favorite basketball player in ?— Yao Ming,of course.No one plays _____ .A.betterB.bestC.goodD.well20. Look! What you've done! You _______ more careful.A. may beB. had toC. should have beenD. would be21.--- I’m sorry to bother you.---- You didn’t bother me, , I like your company.A. on the contraryB. in other wordsC. for one thingD. on the other hand22.His parents died when he was five, so he was by his un cle.A. brought onB. brought downC. brought upD. brough t in23. Her mother would not permit her back late.A. to comeB. comeC. comingD. came24.---________ parents say and do has a life-long effect on their children.--- I can’t agree more.A.ThatB. WhichC.WhatD. As25.It is amazing that an old lady of more than eighty ________ t o live without food and water fornearly two weeks after a terrible earthquake and she was save d in the end.A. keptB. triedC. managedD. succeeded26.In such a cold day, people prefer to stay at home _______ go out.A. other thanB. less thanC. more thanD. rather than27. Only when it is hungry______ a human being.A. a lion will attackB. a lion would attackC. will a lion attackD. would a lion attack28. Whether life will continue on the earth will depend on _____ __ this problem can be solved.A. thatB. whichC. whetherD. if29.When he was young, his parents died and he had to _____ h imself.A.acceptB.supportC.carryD.weigh30. Do you know the police ______ searching for a thief in he woods now ?A. isB. areC. wasD. were三、完形填空（每小题1分，共20分）Do you know insurance(保险)? Buying insurance is a 31 by which people can protect the mselves 32 large losses. Protection against fire is one kind of i nsurance. Large number of people pay 33 sums of money to a n insurance company. Although thousands of people have paid for fire insurance, only 34 will lose their homes by fire. The ins urance company will pay for these homes out or the sums of m oney it has 35 .The first modern fire insurance company was 36_ in , , in 1666.A great fire had just 37 most of the city, and people wanted pr otection against 38 losses. The first company 39 rapidly. Soo n other companies were founded in other areas.Benjamin Franklin helped form the first fire insurance company i n in 1752. he also 40 a new kind of insurance for 41 . the new insurance would__42___protection against the loss of crops fr om storms.In 1795, Benjamin Franklin helped start 43 new insurance com pany in . This company, 44 offered life insurance, collected so me money 45 from many different men. 46 a man died, his fa mily was given a large sum of money. Today, this company is 47 in business.Over the years, people have 48 from many new kinds of insur ance when they have suffered from 49 accidents as car and pl ane crashes. 50 , almost everyone has some kind of insuranc e.31. A. way B. firm C. consideration D. means32. A. from B. against C. with D. beyond33. A. small B. huge C. much D. little34. A. many B.a little C. few D. a few35 A. stole B. collected C. lent D. brought36. A. built B. found C. formed D. organized37. A. destroyed B. hurt C. harmed D. wound ed38. A. farther B. further C. wider D. longer39. A. risen B. rised C. grew D. turned40. A. suggested B. determined C. asked D. demanded41. A. farmers B. workers C. waiters D. doctor s42. A. make B. give C. offer D. keep43. A. other B. certain C. another D. some44. A. where B. which C. whom D. that45. A. commonly B. usually C. regularly D. ordin arily46. A. If B. Although C. Unless D. Because47. A. always B. still C. hardly D. seldom48. A. paid B. offered C. bought D. benefite d49. A. many B. so C. such D. that50. A. Today B. Generally C. Lately D. Tomor row四、阅读理解（每小题2分，共16小题32分）AIt was the beginning of the school year a few years ago and I h ad a little boy in my class who came from a nonEnglish speakin g home. He was very quiet and shy. I wasn’t sure how much he understood during the school day and I was especially concerned that he just stood by himself at break time and did not play.If I tried to talk to him，he would turn away and tightly shut his eyes to hide from me. After a day or two of this，I decided to seek the help from one of my outgoing and friendly little girls.I called her over and she ran to me，ready to help.I immediately began a long speech about what I needed from h er.I asked her if she would try to get him to play，and I started talking quickly about all these suggestions on how she could start communicating with him. I explained she could d o this，she could do that，she could try this idea，she could try that idea.She touched my arm to stop my talking a nd looked up at me in that wise and special way that only a sixy earold can，and said，“Don’t worry.I speak kid.” And she ran off.I stood there all alone，silently watching her.It took less than a minute for the two new f riends to run off，hand in hand，happily joining a game of tag (捉人游戏) taking place all over the gym.I often think of that small moment，about what I learned and how important it is for all teachers to s peak kid—big kid，little kid and middle kid.I know my focus must be on teaching st udents how to think，how to approach problems，and how to figure out solutions and teaching them never to let t he_opportunity away.We must be ready to learn from our stude nts because those “teachable moments” during the school days are for us，the teachers，as well as our kids.BWhen it comes to feeling better about yourself，nothing will help you like healthy eating.Controlling what you ea t is a big factor (因素) in how you look and feel.If you think about it，so much of how we behave，how we feel，and how our bodies perform is based on what we put into them. The old saying “You Are What You Eat” is actually true.The pro blem is that a lot of mainstream diet books you might find in you r local bookstore or online are trying to sell you diet plans that don’t work and that might even make you sick.Healthy eating is great for your body.It doesn’t take a rocket sci entist to figure that out.Many people don’t realize just how good healthy food is for them.By eating great foods that are natural a nd healthy，you can lose weight.You can also have a lot more energy.So yo u shouldn’t just think of healthy eating as a way to burn fat，but you should also think of it as a way to get your life back in o rder.You can spend more time with your family and get more work d one because you will have more energy.You will be impressed by how much better you’ll feel by putting nutritious，natural foods into your body.Your look will be better.You’ll have more energy，and you’ll be happier.The important thing to remember when it comes to eating healt hy is to not fall for any tricks.There are a lot of people out there l ooking to make quick money.They will tell you just something s o they can sell a book or a video.What you need is to trust a die t plan that is right for your cate yourself about your ow n body type.Find out what kinds of foods are best for you.If the diet book you trust doesn’t teach you these important factors，then you might be reading bad information.55. In the author’s opinion, if you want to feel better about yourself, you should________.A.keep taking exercises every dayB.avoid an unhealthy d ietC. try to lose weightD.make a diet plan56.By saying that “You Are What You Eat” in Paragraph 2，the author means________.A．healthy food is importantB．everyone has to live on food C．not all diet books are good for us D．what we eat provide s more energy than we need57.The natural and healthy eating can NOT________.A．help one lose weightB．burn fat in one’s body C．decrease one’s energyD．make one’s life regularized58.According the passage, a good diet book should be one ___ _____.A. that help you enjoy foodB. that is popular among peo pleC. that helps you choose suitable foodsD. that supplies much information59．The purpose of this passage is to________.A．describe a good diet bookB．teach people how to make diet plansC．list the advantage and disadvantage of eatingD．show the importance of healthy eating and some tricks in e atingCEveryone knows that the French are romantic, the Italians are f ashionable and the Germans are serious. Or do they? Are thes e just stereotypes or is there really such a thing as national char acter? And if there is, can it affect how a nation succeed or fail?At least one group of people is certain that it can. A recent surv ey of the top 500 entrepreneurs (实业家) in the UK found that 70 percent felt that their efforts were no t appreciated by the British public.Britain is hostile to success, they said. It has a culture of jealous y (嫉妒) . As a result, the survey said, entrepreneurs were “unloved, unwanted and misunderstood”. Jealousy is sometimes known a s the “green-eyed monster” and the UK is its home. Scientists at Warwich U niversity in the UK recently tested this idea. They gathered a gr oup of people together and gave each an imaginary amount of money. Some were given a little, others a great deal. Those giv en a little money were given the chance to destroy the large am ounts of money given to others—but at the cost of losing their own. Two thirds of the people test ed agreed to do this.This seems to prove the entrepreneurs were right to complain. But there is also conflicting evidence. The Organization for Eco nomic Cooperation and Development (OECD) recently reported that the UK was now the world’s fourth largest economy .That i s not bad for people who are supposed to hate success. People in the UK also work longer hours than anyone else in Europe. So the British people are not lazy, either.“It’s not really success that the British dislike,” says Carey Coop er, a Professor of management at the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology. “It’s people using their suc cess in a way that seems arrogant (傲慢) or unfair or which separates them from their roots .”Perhaps it is the entrepreneurs who are the problem. They set out to do things in their way. They work long hours. By their ow n efforts they become millionaires. But instead of being happy t hey complain that nobody loves them. It hardly seems worth foll owing their example. If they were friendlier, people would like th em more. And more people want to be like them.DDo you want to go out of town for a bit of rest and relaxation? Before you start packing, visit these best travel sites for vacatio ners. In my opinion, they help people deal with common proble ms that pop up during a trip.Based on the advertised photos, the hotel you are considering appears to be clean and modern. Take a second look through t he eyes of . Their representatives inspect resort areas and post the real images uncovering marketing lies. You see ACTUAL pictures of the rooms, attractions and beautiful beach es.Are you planning to travel on a budget? Discover the best deal s for flights, hotels and car rentals at . They offe r reasonable and comprehensive travel comparison. The best p art is that their services are free. You don’t have to sign up, pro vide personal information or go through a social network. Chat with someone other than a travel agent about a location. At , fellow travelers and locals talk about their experiences in specific areas. This site is set up like a forum(论坛), so you can ask questions and get answers in the comfort of your own home. Find out where to eat, play and get pleasure in a place without getting food poison or robbed by criminals. Unfortunately, Americans get into trouble abroad sometimes. Prepare for possible emergencies by visiting . T here, the Bureau of Consular Affairs offers advice on how to ha ndle the bad things that happen to good people in other countri es. You learn what to do in the case of child abduction(绑架), a lost passport and illness. In addition, these officials post travel warnings regarding dangerous regions and why foreigners should avoid them.Are you ready to do your homework? Prepare for your departu re by checking out these best travel sites for vacationers. Learn what you need to know now before walking out of the door.64. What is the characteristic of ?A. It offers you a lot of travel information.B. It tells tourists where the cheap hotels are.C. The photos on the site are really reliable.D. The representatives of are enthusiastic.65. What is the biggest benefit of your visiting ?A. You can accept their services for free.B. You can book the most modern hotels.C. You can make many friends through the social network.D. You can find the cheapest tour description and direction.66. We can learn from this passage that _____.A. gives you a chance to chat with a travel agentB. you’ll get answers to your travel questions at Virtualtourist. comC. the Bureau of Consular Affairs is in charge of Travel.state.govD. if you lose your passport you’ll get help from Virtualtourist.c om卷II （共40分）第一节：单词拼写（每小题1分，共8分）1.As we all know, every one has his own s________ and weakn ess.2.It is said that his wife was d________ of a baby last night.3.The little boy’s bad b____________ at the party made his pare nts upset.4.At the meeting he put forward a number of p________ questio ns that we couldn’t understand.5.Students can’t enter the teachers’office without p___________（许可）.6.It is o__________（明显） that he is telling lies.7.If you don’t know the meaning of the word, you can _________ ___ (查询) a dictionary.8.It was __________ (好奇心)that drove Wnag Peng in side Yong Hui’s restaurant.短文改错（共有10处错误；每小题1分，满分10分。

上海理工大学附属中学高三英语上学期月考试题(三)

高三上学期月考（三）英语试题Ⅰ. Listening ComprehensionSection A Short ConversationsDirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. 20 pounds. B. 60 pounds. C. 30 pounds. D. 40 pounds.2. A. At 7:10. B. At 8:00. C. At 7:50. D. At 7:30.3. A. In a hospital. B. In a restaurant. C. At a bank. D. At a cinema.4. A. Barbara and the speaker. B. The student himself.C. Barbara.D. The teacher.5. A. Help him to find his luggage. B. Go with him.C. Take care of his luggage.D. Tell him the time.6. A. The woman shows the disappointment at what the man will do.B. The woman would like to join them.C. The woman suggests the man should reconsider his plan.D. The woman tries to persuade the man not to go with Jerry.7. A. She thinks the man should be preparing for his final exams.B. She is not interested in Disneyland.C. She thinks the man needs a holiday.D. She thinks the man should forget his final party.8. A. Dangerous. B. Brave. C. Rude. D. Modest.9. A. The rain is not expected to last much longer.B. The next few days are supposed to be sunny and warm.C. Clouds and cold weather are expected.D. It will be much better than it already is.10. A. She likes what he prepares for her.B. He gives her an extra bedroom.C. He offers to take her home as soon as possible.D. She is very pleased with her stay at his home.Section B PassagesDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but thequestions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. Reasonable. B. A little bit high. C. Hard to afford.D. Quite low.12. A. Banks. B. Friends. C. Parents. D. Schools.13. A. Medical schools reduce the tuition.B. Medical schools receive money from the government.C. Medical schools borrow money from banks.D. Medical students study for a shorter time.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. It can help to learn how to serve their parents.B. It can help to learn how to become strong and fat.C. Children will benefit from it and prepare themselves for the future.D. It can make children more confident and cleverer.15. A. Broken radios and television sets are useful.B. One’s curiosity may be useful for his later life.C. An engineer must fix many broken radios.D. A good student should spend much time repairing radios.16. A. The parents’ ideas of educating their children do have some problems.B. The education system in China is less than satisfactory.C. It’s important to develop children’s skills.D. Children’s hobby is a key to success in the future.Section C Longer ConversationsDirections: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.Section ADirections:After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.(A)Stephen Hawking.is perhaps the most well-known scientist since Einstein. Like Einstein his work tackles the big questions, questions such as how did the universe begin? Why is the universe the way it is? And how will it end? He is now working on ___25__ is sometimes known as the ‘theory of everything.’ Among other things, this promises____26___ ( explain) what caused the Big Bang that started the universe.But it is not simply the power of Hawking’s mind___27___ has led to his fame. For what many people find most striking about him is the contrast____28___ the strength of his mind and the weakness of his body. For many years Hawking has suffered from an illness that has left him unable to move and to speak normally.Born in England in 1942, Hawking had a normal childhood, and it was ___29__ ______ he was a student at university that his illness started to affect him. Hospital tests showed he was suffering from a disease that weakens control over the muscles. The disease gets worse with time and there is no known cure. But Hawing did not lost heart. As he says, ‘____30___ there was a cloud __31__ (hang) over my future, I found to my surprise, that I was enjoying life more than before. I began to make progress with my research, and I got engaged to a girl called Jane Wilde. That engagement changed my life. It gave me something to live for.’(B)Ever since I was very small, I’ve had the sense that I ought to be somewhere else. I remember watching trains __32__ (flash) by and wishing I was on board. I remember gong to the airport with my parents when I was 13 and __33___ (read) the destinations board, seeing all the places that I could go to: Los Angeles, Chicago, London.But the trains passed by and the planes took off without me, ___34___ I wandered the world through books. I went to Victorians England in the pages of Middlemarch and A Little Princess, and to St. Petersburg before the fall of the tsar (沙皇）with Anna Karenina.I lived within __35___ covers of books. In books I traveled, not only to other worlds, ___36___ into my own. I learned who I was and who I wanted to be, what I ___37___ achieve, and what I might dare to dream about my world and myself.I travel today in the way I once dreamed of traveling as a child – on airplanes and in trains. And the irony is__38___ I don’t care for it very much. I am the sort of person ____39__ prefers to stay at home, surrounded by family, friends, books.The only thing I do like about traveling is the time on airplane ___40___ (spend) reading.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.Universities in Britain are a magnet for overseas students．There are currently over 200,000 from outside Britain studying at British universities．The largest single group is Chinese students．The British government__41___ the total number of overseas students to be around 900,000 by 2020, and also thinks that a quarter of these will be Chinese.But why is the UK such a popular destination for university students?Well, the quality of your course is___42___．All courses are assessed by an independent system, so you can be assured that your course is officially approved and has wide international ___43___.The British education system is very flexible in order to provide for the needs of a modern, complex society．It is also cost-effective. Degree courses are usually shorter and more___44___ than in other countries. There are lots of scholarships available．You __45___need 3 A-levels, which are the exams taken by people leaving school at 18, in order to enter an undergraduate degree course．You also need an IELTS score of at least 5.5, but many universities offer___46___ courses to prepare students for their studies．British universities offer a ___47____but independent approach．The emphasis is on creative and independent thought, which helps develop the skills you will need to ___48___in the global job market．Tutors not only teach but also provide support and guidance．As a result, international students have a very low dropout rate and a very high __49__rate．It is very simple to become an international student in the UK. The British Council offers a free and fair service to anyone who is interested in studying in the UK, and an organization called UCAS assists you in finding a course and making an effective___50__．The UK is an energetic place．The countryside is beautiful, and the theatres, museums, architecture and rich history make it a fascinating place to live and study．III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.The standard research report, regardless of the field or the intended reader, contains four major sections:Problem Section. The first section is the statement of the problem with which the research project is____51__. There should be an explanation of the ___52__-- social, economic, medical, psychological, educational, etc. -- of the question;___53___, why the investigation was worth conducting. Thus, we must explain that the question is thought to have significant relevance to certain problems and might ___54__ some sort of regulations on them. As a part, a review of past researches is recommended, which consists of summaries of the __55____of previous researchers with some assessment of the value to your resent research.Procedures Section. This section___56___ , with as much data as possible, exactly how the study was carried out. It usually includes description of any necessary equipment, how the subjects were selected, how many ___57___were made and when, what statistical technique was used to ____58___ the findings, etc. The goal of this section is to allow the reader to redo the experiment if such were desired to ___59___your findings.___60___ Section. The third section, perhaps the most important, is the presentation of what is obtained from the investigation. The basic rule in this section is to give all the data relative to the research question __61___ asked. If the experiments undertaken fail to prove anything, or if the data was inadequate or ___62____expectations, the report should be honestly written and as complete as possible, just as it would be if the hypothesis(假设) were totally proven by the research.Discussion Section. The final required section of a research report is a discussion of the results obtained and a statement of any conclusions drawn from them. Of primary importance is the conclusion for future decision making.__63____, the discussion section must assess the research results fully: were they validly obtained, are they complete or limited, are they ___64__ over a wide range of circumstances? The discussion section should also point out what question remain___65___ and perhaps suggest directions for further research.51. A. focused B. concerned C. satisfied D. concentrated52. A. potential B. existence C. significance D. implication53. A. in other words B. for example C. as a result D. on the whole54. A. result from B. occur to C. stand for D. lead to55. A. diligence B. endurance C. hardships D. contributions56. A. possesses B. details C. monitors D. indicates57. A. subjects B. factors C. measures D. observations58. A. influence B. polish C. evaluate D. predict59. A. confirm B. protest C. convince D. suspect60. A. Investigations B. Questions C. Results D. Expectations61. A. reluctantly B. normally C. appropriately D. initially62. A. contrary to B. lacking in C. separate from D. restricted to63. A. However B. Therefore C. Furthermore D. Otherwise64. A. flexible B. applicable C. predicable D. recognizable65. A. unanswered B. unprocessed C. discussed D. investigatedSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)Poet William Stafford once said that we are defined more by the detours(绕行路)in life that by the narrow road toward goals. I like this image. But it was quite by accident that I discovered the deep meaning of his words.For years we made the long drive from our home in Seattle to my p arents’ home in Boise in nine hours. We traveled the way most people do: the fastest, shortest easiest road, especially when I was alone with four noisy, restless kids who hates confinement(限制)and have strong opinions about everything.Road trips felt risky, so I would drive fast, stopping only when I had to. We would stick to the freeways and arrive tired.But then Banner, our lamb was born. He was rejected by his mama days before our planned trip to Boise. I had two choices: leave Banner with my husband, or take him with me. My husband made the decision for me.That is how I found myself on the road with four kids, a baby lamb and nothing but my everlasting optimism to see me through. We took the country roads out of necessity. We had to stop every hour, let Banner shake out his legs and feed him. The kids chased him and one another. They’d get back in the car breathless and energized, smelling fresh from the cold air.We explored side roads, catching grasshoppers in waist-high grass. Even if we simply looked out of the car windows at baby pigs following their mother, or fish leaping out of the water, it was better than the best ride down the freeway. Here was life. And new horizons.We eventually arrived at my parents' doorstep astonishingly fresh and full of storiesI grew brave with the trip back home and creative with my disciplining technique. On an empty section of road, everyone started quarreling. I stopped the car, ordered all kids out and told them to meet me up ahead. I parked my car half a mile away andread my book in sweet silence.Some road trips are by necessity fast and straight. But that trip with Banner opened our eyes to a world available to anyone adventurous enough to wander around and made me realize that a detour may uncover the best part of a journey----and the best part of yourself.66. Why did the author use to take freeways to her parents' home?A. It was less timeB. Her kids would feel less confinedC. It would be faster and saferD. She felt better with other drivers nearby67. The author stopped regularly on the country roads toA .relax in the fresh air B. take a deep breathC. let the kids play with BannerD. take care of the lamb68. What does the author discover from the trip according to Paragraph 6?A. Freeways are where beauty hides.B. Getting close to nature adds to the joy of lifeC. Enjoying the beauty of nature benefits one’s healthD. One should follow side roads to watch wild animals69. What could be the best title for the passage?A. Charm of the DetourB. The Road to BraveryC. Creativity out of NecessityD. Road trip and Country Life(B)Q:How do I use AFRICAN MANGO?A:It’s simple… Just take one rapid –release capsule (胶囊), 3 times daily before meals (i.e., 30 minutes before breakfast, lunch, and dinner.)Q: Is it safe?A: Yes. Unlike other diet pills, Pure African Mango Extract does not contain any natural or artificial stimulants. Clinical studies have shown this nutrient to be both safe and well-tolerated. It’s easy on your system and helps you lose body fat naturally.Q:Who uses AFRICAN MANGO?A: Everybody from A-List Hollywood movie stars to everyday men and women who want to lose pounds and inches of excess body fat. It’s currently popular in Hollywood today because many of today’s movie scripts call for actors and actresses to be in their absolute best shape.Q:Do I have to exercise and diet in order to see results?A:Research shows 100% Pure African Mango Extract helped people lose weight and belly fat without additional diet or exercise. However, in order to achieve your best weight–loss results, we highly recommend incorporating fun lifestyle exercises (like walking, tennis, etc.) and replacing high-calorie foods with healthy nutrient–dense foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and lean proteins. Also, drinking more water daily speeds weight loss, according to a new study from Virginia Tech University.Q: When I place my order, it’s a one-time-only transaction (交易), right?A: Yes. When you shop with us, you can shop with confidence and peace of mind. Every order placed with us is 100% safe and secure. Our site is scanned and tested daily by McAfee SECURE. “The McAfee SECURE” trust mark (see the upper-left corner of our website) only appears when the website has passed their intensive, daily security scan.What’s more, our customers never have to worry about b eing enrolled in auto-reship or auto-rebilling (自动付款) scams (骗局). Each and every order placed with us is a one-time-only transaction.CONSUMER TIP:Beware of sites that offer “free trials”, which claim to charge only a small fee for shipping. However, mo re often than not, these “free trials” websites will continue to charge your card for regular monthly shipments if you don’t return your “free trials” within 10 to 14 days.As the Official Website of African Mango, we offer only the purest, most effective African Mango available. What’s more, as an accredited business, we do not engage in auto-rebilling, auto-reshipping, or any other business practices that are considered morally unacceptable. Your results, and your satisfaction, are 100% guaranteed.70. What does the word FAQs in the title of the article mean?A. Fully Accepted Qualities.B. Fantastic African Qualities.C. Face – to – face Associated Quotations.D. Frequently Asked Questions.71. In what way will the medicine take effect to its fullest?A. A healthy diet, adequate water and more exercise will contribute.B. Drinking more water daily will guarantee the pills to work efficiently.C. Take pills regularly and you are sure to achieve your absolute best shape.D. High-calorie food and enough water are essential to make the pills work well.72. It can be learned from the passage that___________________. .A. the pills are unpopular with film starsB. auto-rebilling and auto-reshipping are reliable business practicesC. Virginia Tech University doubted whether drinking water helps lose weightD. the one-time-only transaction service ensures customers’ confidence73. How can we buy African Mango securely?A. We can place an order securely with the help of search engine.B. The official web site is your best choice.C. McAfee SECURE promises the security of your order.D. Many web sites providing “free trials” service are considered to be secure.(C)The rise of multinational corporations (跨国公司), global marketing, new communications technologies, and shrinking cultural differences have led to an unparalleled increase in global public relations or PR.Surprisingly, since modern PR was largely an American invention, the U.S. leadership in public relations is being threatened by PR efforts in other countries. Ten years ago, for example, the world's top five public relations agencies were American-owned. In 1991, only one was. The British in particular are becoming more sophisticated (老练的)and creative. A recent survey found that more than half of all British companies include PR as part of their corporate planning activities, compared to about one-third of U.S. companies. It may not be long before Londonreplaces New York as the capital of PR.Why is America lagging behind in the global PR race? First, Americans as a whole tend to be fairly provincial and take more of an interest in local affairs. Knowledge of world geography, for example, has never been strong in this country. Secondly, Americans lag behind their European and Asian counterparts (相对应的人) in knowing a second language. Less than 5 percent of Burson-Marshall's U.S. employees know two languages. Ogilvy and Mather has about the same percentage. Conversely, some European firms have half or more of their employees fluent in a second language. Finally, people involved in PR abroad tend to keep a closer eye on international affairs. In the financial PR area, for instance, most Americans read the Wall Street Journal. Overseas, their counterparts read the Journal as well as the Financial Times of London and The Economist, publications not often read in this country.Perhaps the PR industry might take a lesson from Ted Turner of CNN (Cable News Network). Turner recently announced that the word "foreign" would no longer be used on CNN news broadcasts. According to Turner, global communications have made the nations of the world so interdependent that there is no longer any such thing as foreign.74. London could soon replace New York as the center of PR because ________.A. British companies are more ambitious than U.S. companiesB. British companies place more importance on PR than U.S. companiesC. British companies are heavily involved in planning activitiesD. Four of the world's top public relations agencies are British-owned75. The word "provincial" in Para.3 most probably means"________."A. rigid (僵化的) in thinkingB like people from the provincesC. limited in outlookD interested in world financial affairs76. We learn from the third paragraph that employees in the American PR industry ________.A. speak at least one foreign language fluentlyB. are ignorant about world geographyC. enjoy reading a great variety of English business publicationsD. are not as sophisticated as their European counterparts77. What lesson might the PR industry take from Ted Turner of CNN? ______A. American PR companies should be more internationally-minded.B. The American PR industry should develop global communications technologies.C. People working in PR should be more fluent in foreign languages.D. People involved in PR should avoid using the word "foreign".Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.If two scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory are correct, people will still be driving gasoline powered cars 50 years from now, giving out heattrapping carbon dioxide into the atmosphere—and yet that carbon dioxide will not contribute to global warming.In a proposal by two scientists, vehicle emissions (排放) would no longer contribute to global warming. The scientists, F. Jeffrey Martin and William L. Kubic Jr., are proposing a concept, which they have named Green Freedom, for removing carbon dioxide from the air and turning it back into gasoline.The idea is simple. Air would be blown over a liquid solution of potassium carbonate, which would absorb the carbon dioxide. The carbon dioxide would then be put to chemical reactions that would turn it into fuel: gasoline or jet fuel.This process could change carbon dioxide from an unwanted, climatechanging pollutant into a vast resource for renewable fuels. The cycle—equal amounts of carbon dioxide produced and removed—would mean that cars, trucks and airplanes using the synthetic (合成的) fuels would no longer be contributing to global warming. Although they have not yet built a synthetic fuel factory, or even a small model, the scientists say it is all based on existing technology. “Everything in the concept has been built, is operating or has a close cousin that is operating.” Dr. Martin said.The Los Alamos proposal does not go against any laws of physics, and other scientists who have independently suggested similar ideas. Dr. Martin said he and Dr. Kubic had worked out their concept in more detail than previous proposals.There is, however, a major fact that explains why no one has built a carbondioxidetogasoline fact ory: it requires a great deal of energy.According to their analysis, their concept, which would cost about $5 billion to build, could produce gasoline at an operating cost of $1.40 a gallon and would turn economically practical when the price at the pump hits $4.60 a gallon.Other scientists said the Los Alamos proposal perhaps looked promising but could not evaluate it fully because the details has not been published.“It's definitely worth pursuing,” said Martin I. Hoffert, a professor of physics at New York University. “It's not that new an idea. It has a couple of pieces to it that are interesting.”(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN 15 WORDS)78. What is the concept of Green Freedom?79. The value of the scientists' new idea of carbon dioxide is that_______________80. What is the biggest problem in realizing the scientists' concept Green Freedom?81. Dr. Martin said, "Everything in the concept has been built, is operating or hasa close cousin that is operating,"( paragraph 5) he meant that______________________.第II卷I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1.有些人喜欢住在乡村为了能免除拥挤的交通和噪音之苦。

高中英语真题-2014学年第一学期高二年级期中考试英语试题

高中英语真题:2014学年第一学期高二年级期中考试英语试题本试卷分第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题）两部分，共100分，考试时间90分钟。

第I卷(共65分)I：听力（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. What color is the shirt?A. Yellow.B. Green.C. Blue.2. How much does the woman weigh?A. 150 pounds.B. 153 pounds.C. 170 pounds.3. What does the woman find about advertisements?A. Reliable.B. Helpful.C. Misleading.4. Where will the family probably go for a holiday?A. To the Expo.B. To Hainan.C. To .5. Why does the woman plan to go to the town?A. To get some money from the bank.B. To buy books in a bookstore.C. To pay her bill in the bank.第二节（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）听下面3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8题。

6. What is the advantage of the man’s vegetables?A. They are grown with good chemical fertilizer.B. They are safe to eat.C. They look green.7. What does the woman think of the vegetables?A. They are too expensive.B. They are too green.C. They are overgrown.8. What will the woman do?A. She won’t buy the vegetables.B. She will buy the vegetables this time.C. She will buy the vegetables next week.听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。

高中英语真题-2014-2015学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题_3

高中英语真题:2014-2015学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题第一部分：听力第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）l. What does the girl think of Mr. Stone’s lessons?A. Interesting.B. Meaningless.C. Useful.2. How much is the cap the girl bought?A. 40 dollars.B. 50 dollars.C. 60 dollars.3. Which part of the article does Mr. Green think is good?A. The beginning.B. The third part.C. The ending .4. When can the girl get up and wear shoes?A. From now on.B. In three days.C. In a week.5. What did the woman probably do?A. She would take a day off.B. She found a good job.C. Sh e resigned from her job.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Neighbors.B. Husband and wife.C. Policeman a nd witness.7. What is the man going to do?A. Repair his lamp.B. Buy new curtains.C. Clean the living-room.第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

8. Why is Paul angry with Maria?A. She told everyone about his salary.B. She told Mrs. Wh ite about his salary.C. She told Mr. White about his job.9. What do we know about Paul?A. He has a big nose.B. He lost his job.C. He will take his first job.听第8段材料，，回答第10至l2题。

高中英语真题-2014-2015学年高二上学期期中考试英语试卷

高中英语真题:2014-2015学年高二上学期期中考试英语试卷（考试时间：120分钟总分：150分）第一卷（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 do you know about Bob?A. He is interested in maths.B. He is often absent from class.C. He often does his homework with others' help.2. What is the woman going to do?A. Mail an invitation to the Smiths.B. Invite Alan to the party.C. Visit the Smiths.3. When will the plane take off today?A. At 7:30.B. At 8:35.C. At 9:10.4. What is the possible relationship between the speakers?A. Husband and wife.B. Customer and shop assistant.C. Customer and repairman.5. What do we learn from this conversation?A. Mary is probably sick.B. Mary is actually a warm person.C. Mary always feels cold.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。

上海理工大学附属中学高二英语上学期期中试题(含解析)

上海理工大学附属中学2013-2014学年高二英语上学期期中试题（含解析）第I卷（选择题）请点击修改第I卷的文字说明一、单项选择（题型注释）【答案】B【解析】试题分析：考查时态：语境为：我原以为丢了的确在鼻子底下。

可知是过去以为，所以第一空填thought，而丢失这个动作是发生在thought前，用过去完成时：had lost，选B。

考点：考查时态【答案】D【解析】试题分析：考查句子成分：句意：如果你站在Oriental塔顶，下面的人会看起来很小。

这句话的主语是people below，但是前面的动作stand不是people below发出的，所以不能用非谓语动词做状语，应该是条件状语从句，选D。

考点：考查句子成分3． _____ from other continents for millions of year, Australia has many plants and animals not found in any other country in the world.A. Being separatedB. Having been separatedC. Having separatedD. To be separated【答案】B【解析】试题分析：考查现在分词的完成式：句意：被和其他大陆分开上百万年后，澳大利亚有很多植物和动物在其他洲是找不到的。

逗号后面的部分是主句，前面这一部分只能是状语．作状语的非谓语动词逻辑上的主语应是主句的主语，即Australia．“分割开”这个动作发生在很久以前而且与其逻辑主语是被动关系，这样就需要用分词的完成被动式，故B对．考点：考查现在分词的完成式4．______ to get a seat for the concert, he didn’t mind standing in a queue all night.A. DetermineB. To be determinedC. DeterminedD. Being determined【答案】C【解析】试题分析：考查形容词做状语：句意：有决心在音乐会上得到一个座位，他不介意整晚排队。

XX高中2014—2015学年高二上学期期中检测英语试卷

XX高中2014—2015学年高二上学期期中检测英语试卷本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。

总分：150分时间：120分钟第I卷（选择题）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节（共5个小题：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秒钟的时间来回来有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

例：How much is the shirt?A. ￡19.15.B. ￡9.15.C. ￡9.18.答案是B。

1. What does the man like about the play?A. The story.B. The ending.C. The actor.2. Which place are the speakers trying to find?A. A hotel.B. A bank.C. A restaurant.3. At what time will the two speakers meet?A. 5:20.B. 5:10.C.4:40.4. What will the man do?A. Change the plan.B. Wait for a phone call.C. Sort things out.5. What does the woman want to do? A. See a film with the man. B. Offer the man some help C. Listen to some great music.听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给出的A、B、C三个选项种选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

上海理工大学附属中学高二英语上学期期中试题(含解析)

可知是过去以为，所以第一空填thought，而丢失这个动作是发生在thought前，用过去完成时：had lost，选B。

考点：考查时态【答案】D【解析】试题分析：考查句子成分：句意：如果你站在Oriental塔顶，下面的人会看起来很小。

这句话的主语是people below，但是前面的动作stand不是people below发出的，所以不能用非谓语动词做状语，应该是条件状语从句，选D。

上海市上海理工大学附属中学高二上学期月质量抽查测试英语试题含答案

I. Grammar and VocabularySection A (16’)1．___many times, the determined man didn’t give up and was finally offered a position in the firm.A. Being refusedB. RefusingC. Having been refusedD. To be refused 2．Without the earth’s atmosphere to protect them, astronauts can be exposed to intense radiation from the sun, ____ them at risk of cancer.A. to leaveB. leavingC. having leftD. left3．— Where did you find the professor who made the speech yesterday?— It was in the hall_______ the students often have a meeting.A. whereB. whichC. thatD. when 4．_______ at the cafeteria before, Tina didn’t want to eat there again.A. Having eatenB. To eatC. EatD. Eating 5．Can you imagine ______alone on that lonely island for the rest of your life?A. to liveB. liveC. livingD. lived 6．Jack claimed ______ everything clearly； however, he told a lie.A. to have heardB. to hearC. having heardD. hearing7. _________ is who will be promoted to the manager of our department.A. What is the matterB. What mattersC. What was the matterD. What mattered8. _________ on the top of the Tower, people below look like ants.A. StandingB. StoodC. When standingD. When you stand9. The man __________ from the heart attack was sent to the hospital immediately.A. having sufferedB. having been sufferedC. sufferingD. suffered10. When he heard mother opening the door, he pretended _______ the books.A. to be readingB. readingC. to have readD. being read11. The windows remained _________ even if he was at home.A. closingB. closedC. to closeD. to be closing12. Conditions ________, we will move into a bigger house.A. permitB. being permittedC. permittedD. permitting 13．The speech by the mayor of Shanghai before the final voting for EXPO 2010 left deep impression ______ my memory.A. toB. overC. byD. on14．Five workers _____ the mine disaster. After the injured _____ to the hospital, doctors and nurses immediately got down to saving their lives.A. was survived; rushedB. survived from; were rushedC. survived; was rushedD. survived; were rushed15．After years of changing residence and promotion, Madelyn moved to a new city and _____ became vice-president of a local bank.A. eventuallyB. occasionallyC. accidentallyD. frequently16. _____ natural resources, it is the poorest country in the West.A. In honor ofB. In term ofC. In terms ofD. by termsSection B (10’)When someone says “Well, I guess I’ll face the music.”, he doesn’t mean that(17)_________is planning to go to a concert. It is something far less happy, as you(18)_______ (call) in by your boss to explain why you did this or did that, or (19)____ you did not do this or that.At some time (20) _____ another, every one of us has to “face the music”, (21) ______ (especial) as children, we can all remember father’s angry words “I want to talk to you!” And it was only because we did not listen to him. (22) ______ a bad thing it was!In the middle or at the end of every term, some students have to “face the music”. The result of the exam will decide (23) ____they will have to face the music or not. There might be parents’ blame and the contempt (轻视) of the teachers and other (24) _________(classmate).The phrase “to face the music” is well known to eve ry American, (25) ___ or old. It is at least 100 years old. It originally means that you have to do something (26) _____ (brave), no matter how terrible the whole thing might be, because you know you have no choice.or at least much longer than at present, could turn into a curse（祸根）rather than a blessing. It may become possible to lengthen the 27 human life by controlling genes---but what we gain may not be worth the price we would have to pay.Professor John Grimley Evens believes that 28 , maximum life expectation is 115, but that with gene 29 it might be possible to extend this. The professor says, however, that a 30 lifestyle can extend the average lifespan of everyone at the moment.“We know a lot already about how people’s lifestyles31 their lifespan. There is increasing 32to suggest that sensible lifestyles are effective in later life as well as in early and middle life.”“It is never too late to gain some33 from giving up smoking, from drinking less alcohol, from taking up sensible patterns of diet and exercise and from controlling body weight. We already know how to 34 human life.”The professor believes that the process of lengthening life by means of gene therapy might bring dangers with it. If gene therapy affected only one part of the human body but not all of it, people might be 35 capable of living longer, but would start to be worse mentally at a much earlier age.II. Reading ComprehensionSection A (15’)My name is Margaret. I have been a professional 36 for twenty years. I’m always amazed how sorrow and pain can bring such wonderful gifts as wisdom, patienceand love.37 , we often get so caught up in the daily necessities and routines thatwe ignore the very things that can bring us joy and teach us many valuable lessons.I was hired to 38 a very special lady. I was to prepare meals for her, make sureshe took her medicine 39 , do light housekeeping, and provide transportation toand from the market and her doctor’s appointments. All of these 40 were important and necessary so that she could remain 41 . Our focus was just that- 42 her to remain living independently.It was on a cold rainy night. She turned her little head and smelt herpillow after she had just got into bed. I observed tears running from her eyes. She said, “It’s been such a long time since I’ve had 43 sheets(床单); I love the smell of fresh clean sheets. I couldn’t __44__ the sheets myself anymore. Thankyou so much for changing my sheets. ”Such a simple ____45___ as smelling clean sheets brought such great joy to her life. That was the day I 46 unconditional care. The next day we sat down and47 what was important to her, what she liked, and how she had done things all these years. I never knew how much I would enjoy and learn from her 48 her life experiences with me. She was the sunshine in my life.I’m so 49 for the lessons I have learned - the lessons I almost 50 because I forgot to slow down to look and see the beauty that was right in frontof me.36．A. teacher B. doctor C. coach D. caregiver37．A. However B. Therefore C. Besides D. Though38．A. care for B. look for C. call up D. pick up39．A. constantly B. happily C. properly D. immediately40．A. lessons B. tasks C. meals D. gifts41．A. calm B. confident C. comfortable D. independent42．A. helping B. forcing C. persuading D. advising43．A. new B. clean C. expensive D. beautiful44．A. make B. repair C. change D. buy45．A. pleasure B. success C. offer D. desire46．A. needed B. learned C. took D. got47．A. dealt with B. took up C. carried out D. talked about48．A. sharing B. comparing C. discussing D. recalling49．A. famous B. sorry C. anxious D. thankful50．A. accepted B. missed C. understood D. gainedSection B (22’)(A)March 22, 2011---Most restaurants in the United States offer their customersa glass of tap water at no charge with their meal, but this week many restaurantsare asking dinners to pay a dollar, or more, for a glass of water. Cards on their tables explain that this small amount helps bring clean water to children aroundthe world. It’s called the UNICEF Tap Project.“UNICEF’s Tap Project is really all about bringing attention to the fact that over 900 million people around the globe do not have access to good, clean, healthy drinking water,” says Cary Stem, who heads the US Fund for UNICEF. She adds that water-borne illness is the second-highest cause of preventable childhood death in the world.“Each and every day approximately 4,100 children die just because they don’t have that access - 4,100 every single day.”The public service campaign encourages people to help change that statistic with a simple, affordable action: paying a dollar to get a glass of tap water at a restaurant.“One dollar buys enough good, clean water for a child for 40 days,” Stem says.“The tap project has expanded since it began five years ago with 300 restaurants in New York City. This year, Stem says, about 3,000 restaurants across the country are participating in the campaign. We raised about $2.5 million over the last five years of this campaign,” says Stem. “Last year, we raised over $1 million for the first time. This year we’re hoping to top that.”Stem credits the continued success of the campaign to an army of volunteers who support the tap project and raise money in their communities.The UNICEF Tap Project is promoting its efforts with a simple motto: when you take water, give water. Currently, UNICEF works in more than 100 countries around the world to improve access to safe water and sanitation facilities in schools and communities.Stem hopes that, by participating in the project, more Americans will realize that what they often take for granted is a precious and scarce resource in many other parts of the world.51．Restaurants began to charge for tap water to _______.A. increase their profitB. urge customers to save waterC. raise people’s awareness of the world water problemD. collect money for those without access to safe water52．We can learn from the text that the Tap Project ________.A. began in New York CityB. was started by volunteersC. is hoping to collect $2.5 million this yearD. provides help for 1,000 countries in the world53．It can be learned that _______.A. the Tap Project began in 2006B. America suffers a serious ProblemC. 4,100 children die of water pollution every yearD. water-borne illnesses are the biggest killer of children54．How does Cary Stem feel about the work of the Tap Project?A. ConcernedB. HopefulC. DisappointedD. Angry(B)Products: mail orderBay 3-piece luggage set for only ￡69.99 ALL ORDERSHalf price offer DELIVEREDPack with confidence, Travel in Style…. Arrive intact FREE TO YOURThis elegant luggage is manufactured in a new hard-wearing plastic DOORwhich is strong and very light in weight·Light but hard-wearing·3 locks (2 key and I combination lock )for total security·Supplied with initials for personalizationMD 9572 ￡69.99Plan your journey they easy wayThis portable Traveler will give you directions from A to Banywhere in England, Scotland and Wales. Just enter the startand the end of your journey and the Traveler will work outthe quickest route. The Traveler can also estimate the journey time, average speedand fuel consumption. Need to change your journey at any stage.The Traveler will give you a new set of directions. Other features include auto shut-off. And a built-in light for night-time use.Powered by 4AA batteries (not supplied).MD 7437 Traveler ￡69.99How much do you know?Everyone, young and old, enjoys and challenge of quizzers. Our electronic Quizmaster contains 5,400 questions and answers in 6 classifications—general knowledge, sport, science, geography, art and history. Each of these is further divided into 3 skill levels (easy, medium and difficult)so younger children can fairly compete against teenagers andadults. PLUS!Every Quizmaster includes·8 Games of Hangman·Portune Teller Games·10-digit calculator·long life cell batteries includedMD 9569 Quizmaster was ￡19.99 now ￡14.9955．In advertisement 2, the Traveler enables us to learn__________.A. the road conditions from London to OxfordsB. all the garages along the chosen routeC. the time and speed of the journey in BritainD. the directions from London to Paris.56．In advertisement 3, the Quizmaster _________.A. contains nothing but 5400 questionsB. can only answer challenging questionsC. can be bought in many shopsD. can be used by people of all57．All these advertisements are aimed at those_________.A. who like to order goods at homeB. who are going to travel abroadC. who do market researchesD. who are interested in intelligence tests(C)ASK LASKASYOU'VE GOT QUESTIONS. SHE'S GOT ANSWERSQ: My problem is computer gaming. I do it day and night, averaging four hours of sleep. I can't control of this, and I don't know where to go for help. Do you?—PlayerA: Dear Player,You have an addiction. For some people playing video games releases dopamine, a powerful brain chemical that makes you feel good. You'd toss your cigarettes if you were ready to quit, right? To kick the habit, get help from a health professional. And don't look for help on line; that would be like an alcoholic going to the bar for advice.Q: My brother's wife just had triplets(三胞胎). This is such a joy! Yet every time I share the news with co-workers, they ask me if she was on fertility pills. I think this is rude—or has society just become so talk-show numbed (麻木的)that you can ;ask anyone anything? —No Show HostA: Dear Host,Yes. Our society has become increasingly disrespectful of privacy. But don't blame it all on the talk-shows. Continue to celebrate and greet impolite questions with stony silence. Their fertility history is nobody's business but their own.Q: I work at an amusement park, and my manager steals supplies. She has a catering business on the side, and we've seen her load up her car at the back gates. The big bosses think she is the best thing since buttered bread, and we're all afraid that if we say anything, we'll lose our jobs. What can we do? —RighteousA: Dear Righteous,Be sure you're right. You must have evidence about what and why things are going out the back gates. Once you know for certain, it's time to go to the bosses and report what you have seen.Q: My stepson's wife sometimes leaves their eight-year-old home alone for "a short run to the store." That may be an hour or so. I believe by law we should report it.What do you think?—The In-lawsA: Dear Laws,I don't know what the child-protection laws in your state are, but I do know that children need care and attention. This child may be able and unafraid, but kids aren't always careful. It also sounds like there is stress in your family relationship. One thing you can do to help this situation is offer to baby-sit when Mom needs to step out.58．Which of the following statements is true?A. Dopamine is a powerful brain chemical good to our health.B. Looking for help on line is like getting help from a health professional.C. Player is a video game addict who smokes and sleeps few hours.D. Player is advised to stay clear of the screen.59．According to the Q&A, _________ .A. Host's colleagues are insensitiveB. The talk-show is to blameC. Somebody's business is everybody'sD. Host's sister-in-law was on fertility pills60．What we can infer from the Q&A is .A. The Mom is not to blame because she needs a short run to the storeB. Children need care and attention, though not for all of themC. Laws, the old lady, wants to report what she sees to the child's fatherD. Laskas doesn't seem to approve of Laws' trying to report what she sees 61．Which Q&A mentioned transport?A. The firstB. The second.C. The third.D. None.Section C (8’)In 1901, the citizens of Colorado Springs in the USA decided to collect everyday items and to seal (密封) them in a steel box. The box was marked “To be opened after mi dnight, December 31st , AD2000”, and was stored in the Colorado College library. One hundred years later, on the appointed day, 300 people gathered to watch the opening of the box. Many in the crowd were the descendants (后代) of people who had placed things inside the box.When the box was opened after midnight, the contents were in very good condition. There were newspapers, photographs, diaries, name cards, family trees, books and dozens of letters, including one written by Theodore Roosevelt, who became the President of the USA later that year. One of Roosevelt's friends lived in Colorado Springs at that time.Many of the letters were addressed to their descendants. They describe the hopes that people of 1901 had for the people of the next century. At that time, Colorado Springs had just a few thousand residents, Now nearly half a million people live there.Colorado College Library has scanned the material and put them on a website. Cecil Muller, whose grandfather had placed a collection of postcards in the box,said that the time capsule was a great treasure. “This is a wonderful educational resource. We can learn so much about our history,” he said. “I never knew my grandfather, but now I feel very close to him.”In April 2001, a committee filled the time capsule with items from modem Colorado Springs and resealed it for another hundred years.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN 12 WORDS)62. According to the passage, the box was opened on__________.63. Many of the letter s in the box talked about people’s__________.64. What does the “time capsule” refer to according to the context in the passage? ______________________________________________________________________________.65. What can be concluded from Cecil Muller’s w ords?______________________________________________________________________________.III. Translations (20’)1. 这顿早餐由土豆和三明治组成，都是他的最爱。

高二英语上学期期中卷上海市行知中学2014-2015学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题含答案

上海市行知中学2014-2015学年度第一学期期中考试高二年级英语试卷第I卷(共103分)I．Listening ComprehensionSection A Short ConversationsDirections：In Section A，you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers．At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said．The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once．After you hear a conversation and the question about it，read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard．1．A．In a cotton field．B．On a bus．C．On a train．D．At a railway station．2．A．Paint the bookshelf．B．Fix the bookshelf.C．Write a letter．D．Search for a pen．3．A．It is 4：10．B．It is 4：20．C．It is 4：40．D．It is 5：00．4．A．The malt lost his keys．B．The door needed repairing．C．The man couldn’t open the door．D．The man didn’t want to enter the room．5．A．There won’t be an English test tomorrow．B．Tomorrow’s English test will be easy．C．The woman was confident about the test．D．The English test took place a week ago．6．A．He has always been so productive B．He got his job done within a minute．C．He finished the paper just in time D．He hasn’t finished his paper yet．7．A．Linda has heard from her family．B．The man wrote his family yesterday．C．The man asks Linda to write a letter again．D．Linda hasn’t received her parents’ reply.8．A．Mary won’t come．B．Mary will be late．C．Mary doesn’t want to come．D．Mary will come at 7：00．9．A．An invented story．B．A terrible dream．C．A real experience．D．An imaginary situation．10．A．He will continue his work on vacation．B．Papers piled while he was on vacation．C．He has too much work to do．D．He has made his vacation plans．Section B PassagesDirections：In Section B，you will hear two short passages，and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages．The passages will be read twice，but the questions will be spoken only once．When you hear a question，read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard．Questions 11 through l3 are based on the following passage．11．A．7．B．9．C．10．D．14．12．A．He was badly injured. B．He rushed outside with his children．C．His wife was missing. D．His house was destroyed．13．A．A storm caused damage to two villages．B．An earthquake destroyed two villages．C．Villagers survived a terrible earthquake．D．Two families lost their houses in a storm．Questions l4 through l6 are based on the following passage．14．A．One who is very lazy．B．One who works very hard．C．One who has an unhappy existence．D．One who is competing for something．15．A．Everyone should be taken good care of．B．Everyone has a successful period in their lifetime．C．Everyone should endure a difficult period of life．D．Everyone enjoys a happy life equally．16．A．Dogs are well treated in the United States．B．“It rains cats and dogs” means “it rains hard”．C．“The dog days of summer’’ refer to the hottest days of the year．D．Old people like to learn new things and change the way to do things．Section C Longer ConversationsDirections：In Section C，you will hear two longer conversations．The conversations will be read twice．After you hear each conversation，you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard．Write your answers on your answer sheet．Blanks l7 through 20 are based on the following conversation．Complete the form．Write ONE WORD for each answer．II．Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections：After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct．For the blanks with a given word，fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word；for the other blanks，use one word that best fits each blank．(A)It seems that people are gradually losing their smartness as smart phones become increasingly important assistants in their lives．As we rely too much on technology instead of our brains，many people 25 (lose)three basic abilities．The first skill 26 many people have lost is remembering phone numbers．Because phone numbers are stored in smart phone contacts, there’s now no need to dial a number or look at it again. This is fine until you need to call someone for help, only 27 (find) your phone is not around.And some people 28 also have lost their sense of direction because navigation apps can guide people anywhere they want．These apps can even find 29 (short) routes for you and avoid traffic jams．People get so dependent on them that when they can’t use their smart phones，they get lost and anxious．But the worst lost skills may be social ones，30 (mean) that some people are becoming socially inept(无能的)．People often bury themselves in their smart phones．As we’re too distracted by what’s happening in the virtual(虚拟的)world，some of us have lost conversational skills and sometimes can’t even tell whether a person is happy or not．In August, researchers at the University of California，Los Angeles，studied 5l students aged 11 and l2 who had over five hours’ screen time every day．Their task was to tell the emotions of 48 pictures of faces that were happy，sad，angry, or scared．The children made an average of l4.02 mistakes at the beginning．31 after a five-day camp without electronic devices，they made only 9.41 mistakes on average．Luckily，people still have a chance to get these abilities back．You should try to keep your parents’ numbers in mind for emergencies．You should also pay more attention to street signs and stores，32 will help you to draw a mind map and prevent you from getting lost．And the easiest solution to social skill loss is to take a break from electronic devices．(B)Late last year, US researchers at the Buck Institute of Age Research claimed that the future life span of human beings would be 500 years．But that idea 33 (challenge) at a recent medical conference in the UK．Speaking at the conference，British neurobiologist(神经生物学家)，Sir Colin Blakemore，claimed there is a limit on how long humans call live，and how much the body can age．34 500 years，120 years “might be a real absolute limit to human lifespan'’，he said．His estimate，35 (base) on current statistics and a look at medical effects，seems a little convincing．The number of people living past l00 in the world has soared by 71 percent in the past decade and Blakemore agreed that this figure would continue to rise．But people living for longerthan l20 years is “so rarely exceeded” 36 ，even with medical and technological advances, it is unlikely that we can achieve 37 we expect，he said．But 38 number is the ceiling for our life spans，120 or 500 years，it would take years for scientists to make that true for most people．We don’t have to complet ely rely on scientific breakthroughs to live a longer life，however．On Oct 21，the Gerontological Society of China published a report on centenarians(百岁老人)in China. There are 58，789 people above the age of l00 now in our country, with the oldest being 128 ye ars old. And by looking at these people’s lifestyles，39 society worked out a recipe for a long life：outdoor activities，more communication with others，and a healthy diet containing lots of fruit, vegetables，and low-fat food．So how long do you think you could live? If you play your part，your answer could be a satisfying 40.Section BDirections：Complete the following passage by using the words in the box．Each word can only be used once．Note that there is one word more than you need．The city has always been an engine of intellectual life，from the l8th．century cafes of London, where citizens gathered to discuss chemistry and politics，to the Left Bank bars of modem Paris, where Picasso talked about modern art．Without these 41 ，we might not have had the great art of Shakespeare．And yet，city life isn’t easy．Now scientists have begun to examine how the city affects the brain, and the results are 42 ．Just being in an urban environment，they have found，impairs(损害)our basic mental processes．After spending a few minutes on a crowded city street，the brain is less able to hold things in memory, and suffers from reduced self-contr01．While it’s long been recognized that city life is exhausting，this new research suggests that cities actually 43 our thinking，sometimes dramatically so．One of the main forces at work is a complete lack of nature，which is surprisingly 44 for the brain．Studies have demonstrated，for instance，that hospital patients recover more quickly when they can see trees from their windows, and that women livingin public housing are 45 able to focus when their apartments overlook a lawn．Even these glimpses of nature improve brain performance，it seems，because they 46 a mental break from the urban life．This research arrives Just as humans cross all important milestone．For the first time in history, the majority of people live in cities．Instead of 47 wide-open spaces，we’re crowded into concrete jungles，surrounded by traffic and millions of Strangers．In recent years，it’s become clear that such unnatural surroundings have important implications for our mental and physical health, and call powerfully alter how we think．This research is also leading some scientists to dabble(涉足)in urban design，as they look for ways to make the city less 48 to the brain．The good news is that even slight alterations，such as planting more trees in the inner city or creating urban parks with a greater variety of plants，can 49 reduce the negative side effects of city life．The mind needs nature, and even a little bit can be a big 50．III．Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections：For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A，B，C and D．Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context．Why do people go to university? There is a popular notion that a college education is something to be endured in order to become 51 to obtain certain kinds of jobs or to go to graduate school．This is not what we are trying to do at Harvard，nor would we wish to have many students here who took such a(n) 52 view of a college career．There are several goals we aim to reach in our undergraduate program．The most obvious one is to give knowledge-fairly 53 knowledge in one field and a more general knowledge of a variety of other subject areas which you may choose according to your interest．But if acquiring knowledge is a self-evident part of a college education，it is 54 the most important．Remarkably few of the facts you learn here will remain in your 55 for many years，and some of those that do will even be proved 56 by new knowledge.57 ，we can instill(灌输)certain attitudes of mind—a willingness to accept uncertainty，and the lack of definite truths，independence of mind，and a respect for facts and tor the uncomfortable conclusions which facts sometimes lead to．In addition to these 58 qualities，a college education should try to lay a foundation tor the creative use of 59 time．Some of this capacity can be stimulated in the classroom-in courses in the humanities and the arts．Yet, at least as much 60 will occur outside the lecture hall-on athletic fields，in music rooms，student theaters，concert halls，and so forth．These are some of the 61 of a liberal college education as I see them．I cannot resist concluding with a few private thoughts about our new careers at Harvard．To begin with，I hope that we will think 62 about what we want to accomplish here．It would be 63 for you to set your sights on some limited goal，such as getting good grades or merely getting into one or another graduate school．Second, I hope that you will give some thought to what you can do for others during your stay here．There are many problems waiting for your help，and many people who could 64 your efforts．My final bit of advice．Whatever else we do，let us remember not to take ourselves too seriously．However great our problems may seem，however urgent our complaints，they are overshadowed by the 65 of countless other people on our planet．51．A. fascinated B. qualified C. determined D. required52．A. optimistic B. strong C. narrow D. sensitive53．A. concentrated B. expanded C. informed D. illustrated54．A. by far B. far from C. free from D. without doubt55．A. memory B. position C. evaluation D. foundation56．A. useful B. essential C. false D. common57．A. Besides B. However C. Therefore D. Somehow58．A. physical B. inborn C. emotional D. intellectual59．A. business B. study C. experiment D. leisure60．A. appreciation B. stimulation C. participation D. exposure61．A. threats B. aims C. problems D. souvenirs62．A. broadly B. honestly C. luckily D. continually63．A. fantastic B. magic C. tragic D. basic64．A. suffer from B. profit from C. reflect on D. complain about 65．A. inspiration B. difference C. ambitions D. difficultiesSection BDirections：Read the following three passages．Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statemems．For each of them there are four choices m址ed A，B，C and D．Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read．(A)Pediatrician Avraham Kadar faced the challenge of explaining complex medical concepts to kids he was treating. In 1999，he found a solution，mad teachers have been harvesting the benefits ever since．Kadar created BrainPOP，an educational program consisting of brief animated videos in which a man named Tim and his robot friend Moby discuss various subjects．The videos fall into seven categories：engineering and technology，science，social studies，English，math，health，and arts and music．They cover over 500 topics，from historical figures to recent inventions，cultivating interest in the subjects through humor and illustrations．BrainPOP’s materials also include quizzes，activities，answers to questions and extra information about each topic．Almost 20 percent of American schools have embraced BrainPOP, and its popularity is growing worldwide．Its website，apps and products have won multiple awards from magazines，websites and other organizations．Kadar could not have developed BrainPOP without the help and support of his wife，Naomi．After graduating from college in the U．S．，Naomi taught English in Israel，where she married Avraham．After they returned to the U．S.，she focused her attention on teaching Yiddish，a language that she learned from her parents．Because of her background in educmion，she was helpful in developing BrainPOP．Afterward，she helped create BraillPOP ESL，a product designed to teach English as a second language to kids．After a difficult battle with cancer，Naomi passed away in 2010．In her memory，the Naomi Prawar Kadar Foundation was founded．Its primary mission is to promote Yiddish language learning．but it also trains teachers in other fields and supports medical research．66．What does Avraharn Kadar do as a doctor?A．He cares for the elderly．B．He operates a famous hospital．C．He treats childhood diseases．D．He develops heart medicine．67．According to this article，who are featured in BrainPOP’s videos? A．Elementary school instructors.B．Various kinds of lovely animals．C．Avraharn Kadar and his wife．D．A pair of cartoon characters．68．What do some ofthe BrainPOP materials do?A．They test students’knowledge．B．They offer good financial advice．C．They teach basic drawing skills．D．They evaluate people’s personalities．69．What happened to Naomi Prawar Kadar?A．Her personal project ended in failure．B．Her contributions were often ignored.C．She came down with a serious illness．D．She lost sight of her original purpose·(B)Joshua,Helmut, andBethlehemMichelle O. DonovanISBN 9781462058679Life is not easy fornine-year-old Joshua during World War II.Because of his family's Jewish background, they are sent to live in the concentration camps(集中营).Scared and alone, Joshua one day makes friends with a little mouse he calls Bethlehem who becomes his closest friend.More Things in HeavenBill BosworthISBN 9780595433582In his More Thingsin Heaven, Bill Bosworth presents the highlights of his 83 years of life, including his trips to India and the study of the writings of several great spiritual leaders.More things in Heaven will appeal to anyone who insists on finding the deepest meaning for their existence based on their own expenence.Encourage Me!Inspirational PoetryGloria CoykendallISBN 9781412027854 It is an easy to read collection of poems originally written to encourage in faith and to be a cure for chronic depression... cure to strengthen identity and purpose.Creation or EvolutionMichael EbifeghaISBN 9781450289023Were humans created，or did they evolve? How old is the Earth? The debate between science and religion continues to be heated. In Creation or Evolution, Michael Ebifegha examines these two opposed world views within the structure of empirical science.Seeking the EdgeDr. Joseph L. RoseISBN 9781462031795Seeking the Edge provides the tools and techniques to find that edge in one's life. - driving readers to success whether in your current job, finding a new job, in education, family, or even hobbies.70．Who wrote the story about a little boy and a little mouse?A. Bill Bosworth.B. Michelle O．Donovan．C. Dr．Joseph L．Rose. D．Gloria Coykendall．71．The ISBN for the book of poems is ．A. 9781462031795 B．9781412027854C. 9780595433582 D．978146205867972. What kind of readers will probably like reading More Things in Heaven?A．Those who are searching for the meaning of life．B．Those who are trying to be spiritual leaders．C．Those who study the art of writing．D．Those who like traveling abroad．73．Which of the following books explores the origin of humans?A．Seeking the Edge．B．Creation or Evolution．C．Joshua，Helmut, and Bethlehem．D．More Things in Heaven(C)Opinion polls are now beginning to show that，whoever is to blame and whatever happens from now on，high unemployment is probably here to stay．This means we shall have to find ways of sharing the available employment more widely．But we need to go further．We must ask some fundamental questions about the future work．Should we continue to treat employment as the norm? Should we not rather encourage many ways for self-respecting people to work? Should we not create conditions in which many of us can work for ourselves，rather than for an employer? Should we not aim to revive the household and the neighborhood, as well as the factory and the office，as centers of production and work?The industrial age has been the only period of human history in which most people’s work has taken the form of jobs．The industrial age may now be coming to an end，and some of the changes in work patterns which it brought may have to be reversed．This seems a frustrating thought．But, in fact，it could offer the prospect of a better future for work．Universal employment，as its history shows，has not meant economic freedom．Employment became widespread when the enclosures of the l7th and l8th centuries made many people dependent on paid work by depriving them of the use of the land，and thus of themeans to provide a living for themselves．Then the factory system destroyed the cottage industries and removed work from people’s homes．Later, as transport improved first by rail and then by road，people commuted longer distances to their places of employment until，eventually many people’s work lost all connection with their hom e lives and the places in which they live．Meanwhile，employment put women at a disadvantage．In preindustrial times，men and women had shared the productive work of the household and village community．Now it became customary for the husband to go out to paid employment，leaving the unpaid work of the home and families to his wife．Tax and benefit regulations still assume this norm today，and restrict more flexible sharing of work roles between the sexes．It was not only women whose work status suffered．As employment became the dominant form of work，young people and old people were excluded-a problem now, as more teenagers become frustrated at school and more retired people want to live active lives．All this may now have to change．The time has certainly come to switch some effort and resources away from the idealist goal creating jobs for all，to the urgent practical task of helping many people to manage without full-time jobs．74．What is the main idea of the passage?A．Employment became widespread in the l7th and l8th centuries．B．Unemployment will remain a major problem for industrialized nations．C．The industrial age may now be coming to an end．D．Some efforts and resources should be devoted to helping more people cope with the problem of unemployment．75．Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a factor contributing to the spread of employment?A．The enclosures of the l7th and l8th centuries．B．The development of factories．C．Relief from housework on the part of women．D．Development of modem means of transportation．76．It can be inferred from the passage that .A．most people who have been polled believe that the problem of unemployment may not besolved within a short period of timeB．many farmers lost their land when new railways and factories were being constructed C．in preindustrial societies housework and community service were mainly carried out by womenD．some of the changes in work pattern that the industrial age brought have been reversed 77．Which of the following is NOT suggested as a possible means to cope with the current situation?A．Create situations in which people work for themselves．B．Treat employment as the norm．C．Endeavor to revive the household and the neighborhood as centers of production．D．Encourage people to work in circumstances other than normal working conditions．Section CDirections：Read the passage carefully．Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words．Sarah Alexander celebrated the start of her last year at Wells College the way many other seniors before her have. She ran across the picturesque campus to the shores of Cayuga Lake，where she jumped into the water．So did many of her fellow seniors．But dozens of students decided to stay away, especially the relatively few newly arrived male students．Wells College，which since l868 had educated only women，began accepting men this year in hopes of strengtherring its dwindling enrollment．For many students and alumnae，it was a crushing decision．After the college announced last October that it would go coeducational, about half of the students protested and two filed a lawsuit，which they later dropped．The students-33 men and 383 women—came to campus late month．Both sexes are now trying to navigate the new social landscape．Mr．Phillips said “You can’t do guy stuff．Everv time you want to sit and watch sports or a game，it tulms into a movie．” The women were “somewhat nasty．” I could see the dirty looks in their eyes，” he said．“But I was not going to let that stop me from coming．’’Wells was a place where women didn’t have to worry about their appearance or fight to betaken seriously by their professors．They could enjoy the friendship of their campus sisters and playful traditions．Besides jumping into the lake，the women dance around the maypole each May and kiss the feet of the statue of Minerva，the Roman goddess of wisdom，before exams．Ms．Alexander said，“People told us we wouldn’t notice a difference，but from the moment men arrived on campus not could notice a difference．Women are waking up early to put on makeup，and that’s odd．” she said．Henry Wells，a founder of Wells Fargo and a friend of Cornell’s benefactor, Ezra Cornell established this college，when women were not considered capable of higher learning．“Give her the opportunity,” he wrote．The news that the college would go coed(coeducation)created influence far beyond campus．One alumna wrote a letter to the college’s president，Lisa Marsh Ryerson，saying the founder would make her feel uneasy．“I believe Henry Wells would have done it if I let Wells College close，’’ said Ms．Marsh Ryerson，a Wells alumna herself．The great-great-great-great granddaughter of Henry Wells，Stephanie Redmond，18，of Washingon State，said that earlier this year a Wells student had tracked her down and asked her to support the protest．But Mr．Redmond said the move to admit men had encouraged her to enroll at Wells this year as a freshman．She plans on a career in engineering，a male—dominated field，and said attending an all—women’s college might have put her at a disadvantage．(Note：Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS．) 78．What is the primary reason for the Wells College to accept men?79．What is the typical behavior for seniors to do?80．The change after turning into a coed college is that .81．The attitude of the author to coeducation is being .第II卷(共47分)I．TranslationDirections：Translate the following sentences into English，using the words given in the brackets．82．生活本应多姿多彩，而非一成不变。

高中英语真题-学2014-2015学年高二上学期期中二考试英语试题

高中英语真题:学2014-2015学年高二上学期期中二考试英语试题本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟第Ⅰ卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30 分）第一节(共5小题: 每题1.5分 ,满分7.5)请听下面5段对话,选出最佳选项1.Why did the man’s family go to during Christmas?A.To go sightseeingB.To visit his uncleC.To visit his grandpar entsHow much will the woman probably pay for the rent?A.$200 B$. 400 C. $100What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. CoupleB. WorkmatesC. Neighbors4. Why would Lily come home late?A. She attended a party.B. She studied at her classmate’s hou seC. She did some cleaning at school.How did the man arrive at last?A. By bikeB. By taxiC. By subway第二节（共15小题；每题1.5分。

满分22.5分）请听下面5段对话或独白。

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请听第6段材料，回答6，7题Who can get the tickets?A. The manB.the womanC.the man’s brotherWhen will the two speakers meet?A.At 5:50B. At 6:10C. At 6:30请听第7段材料，回答第8，9题8.Where does the conversation probably take place?A.in a restaurantB. At the airportC. In a company9.What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Colleagues.B. Schoolmates C business partners .请听第8段材料, 回答第10至12题10.What’s the weather like today?A. SunnyB. CloudyC. rainy11.What does the woman usually do when she is bored?A. She watches TVB.she has a big meal C . She goes out for fun12.why was the man unhappy yesterday?A.He didn’t sleep wellB.He lost his meal ticket .C.He wasted so much time.请听第9段材料，回答第13至16 题。