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高中英语真题：学2015—2016学年第二学期期末考试高二年级英语试题

学2015—2016学年第二学期期末考试高二年级英语试题第I卷（共100分）注意事项：本试卷分为试卷一和试卷二两部分，请把试卷一的答案转涂到答题卡上，试卷二的答案写在答题纸上。

试卷满分为150分，考试时间120分钟。

第一部分听力（共两节，共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

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

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What will the woman do at the weekend?A. Go to Boston.B. Look after her colleague.C. Go to the man’s house for dinner.2. How does the woman make her garden look lovely?A. By hiring a gardener.B. By planting more roses.C. By looking after it carefully.3. How much did the man pay for his ticket?A. $300B. $600C. $9004. What is the e-mail mainly about?A. The time change of a meeting.B. The crash of a telephone system.C. Linda’s job at West Coast Office.5. What are the speakers talking about in general?A. A birthday party.B. A wedding ceremony.C. An anniversary celebration.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。

级中学15—16高二上学期期末考试英语试题(附答案)

2015—2016学年度上学期期末考试高二英语试卷时间：100分钟满分：120分第I卷第一部分听力（略）第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

ACar washes are a common sight throughout Nigeria, but Madinat Aliyu’s roadside business is special: she is the only woman car-washer in the north of the country.“This job has caused me a lot of problems.” said the 27-year-old, checking cars waiting to be cleaned.Aliyu began her work two years ago, hoping to use the 7,000 naira(about ￡28) she earned every month to put her younger sisters and brothers through school following the death of their mother, the only one who made money to support the family. But her family begged her to stop doing this job, and she has received “judgment and warnings” from strangers too.“My grandmother cried for many days. Some people thought it was a joke to bring more customers. Others said if I was doing it for money, they would just give me money to stop bringing them shame,” she said to me, as she got water from a well by the roadside. “But I hate laziness and depending on somebody else.”Little by little, Aliyu got admirers. “Some customers only allow her to wash their cars,” said her colleague Shamsudeen Mohammed. “I trained many green hands to wash cars, and I can honestly tell you Aliyu’s work is better than any man’s.” he added.Recently some women came to Aliyu to ask for advice on starting their own business. “Unfortunately a woman’s family discouraged her. I told her, if you listen to them, you will find yourself living a life you don’t want,” she said. Though she is still looked down upon by many, Aliyu has no plans to stop her work. “It is believed men can do something, but I believe I can do it too.”21. Madinat Aliyu washes cars mainly to ______.A. support her familyB. learn about carsC. pay back debtsD. help her friend22. From the fifth paragraph, we know Shamsudeen Mohammed ______.A. sang high praise for AliyuB. trained Aliyu to wash carsC. had more customers than AliyuD. prefers to work with men23. As a woman car-washer, Aliyu ______.A. enjoys her family’s supportB. dreams of going to collegeC. is popular with new customersD. sets an example for other women24. Which of the following can best describe Aliyu?A. Shy but smart.B. Independent and confident.C. Honest but lazy.D. Humorous and imaginative.BWhen Lily Grasso recently brought home a letter from her school, her mother, Kristen Grasso, got angry. The letter claimed that Lily’s body mass index(BMI) was 22 and she was at risk for being overweight.The 11-year-old star volleyball player carries 124 pounds on an athletic 5-foot-3 frame and eats healthy foods. “It says ‘at risk’, and then it tells you to go to their website; when you do that, the ‘at risk’then turns into ‘Lily is overweight’.”Grasso said on TODAY. She believes her daughter enjoys a healthy weight and that the Florida Department of Public Health in Collier County made a mistake by sending what’s known by some as a “fat letter” home with her daughter. She thinks that children might feel bad by being labeled as overweight, especially when they are healthy.But Deb Millsap, public information officer of the Collier Country Healthy Department, and Dr. Joan Colfer, the department director, told TODAY that while the letters are sent home with the students, they are in sealed envelops addressed to the parents. Students can’t open the letters, or that means they are reading their parent s’ mail.The letter included the student s’ BMI and information on their vision and hearing as well as whether they are at risk for scoliosis(脊椎侧凸), with data coming from a regular screening process that occurs when students are in kindergarten, the first, the third, and the sixth grades. Florida is one of the 21 states that have laws requiring BMI screenings. Millsap said the healthdepartment was currently in the middle of screenings for this school year, and last year the department tested 13,454 children. About 25 percent had possible vision issues, less than 1 percent had possible hearing problems, about 2 percent had scoliosis, and 43 percent had BMI issues, either above or below normal numbers. Parents can give up the screening for their children, but Millsap and Colfer said 99% of the parents wouldn’t do.“We do not want kids to have self-esteem(自尊) issues,” said Millsap. “Right on the letter it says sports may impact the results.” Athletic children and adults might have a higher BMI because they have more muscle mass. BMI provides general information for doctors to work with, but does not provide an entire picture of a person’s health.25. When Kristen Grasso received the “fat letter”, she _____.A. was worried a lot about her daughter’s healthB. got annoyed and disagreed with the conclusionC. feared that too much sport hurt her daughterD. felt angry because her daughter made mistakes26. What kind of sports does Lily Grasso take part in?A. Soccer.B. Basketball.C. Tennis.D. Volleyball.27. About the “fat letter”, Deb Millsap held that ______.A. it would greatly hurt students’ self-prideB. it shouldn’t be taken home by studentsC. students shouldn’t read it without permissionD. it was wrong for the health department to do it28. We can know from the passage that ______.A. BMI includes information on vision, hearing and scoliosisB. students will have four screenings before the 7th GradeC. half the states of America have carried out the regular screening processD. about a quarter of American pupils have possible vision issuesCChildren are known to be very keen observers and once they are interested in something, it is very likely to stay with them for life. They tend to look at life through the eyes of the person they are close to or want to be like. If their role model is optimistic, there are more chances of themoptimistic. The role model becomes their standard of measurement.Because they follow the actions of their role models so closely, children adopt the personality and attitude of their role models. Children learn to like or dislike certain things by mimicking the personality and attitude of the people they admire.One reason why children keep changing their answers to “what would you like to be when you grow up” is that they are influenced by individuals in a certain field.Children view the social relationships (family or public) mainly in the light of the importance these relationships hold in the life of their role models. Their expression of their feelings is many times a reflection of their role model’s outlook(观点).According to a study, around 56% of teenagers identified with the role models. Out of these, those having personal or direct contact with their role models had higher self-esteem and were better at academics compared to those who didn’t. As such, children who have positive role models, have more self-confidence and are more optimistic about their future. They learn to handle themselves well in social settings and positively interact with those around them.Of course, children who have their parents as positive role models have a well-rounded outlook towards life. They find it easier to deal with the highs and lows of life because they have seen their parents do it before. They find a sense of stability and security knowing that they will overcome failures just like their parents before them. Besides, it becomes easier for parents to discipline(管教) and guide children. So it is no wonder why children who have parents as their role models have fewer behavioral issues.29. This article is mainly about______.A. the relation between role models and childrenB. the importance of role models to childrenC. how to be a good role model for childrenD. how to change children’s personality and attitude30. The underlined word “mimicking” in Paragraph 2 can be replaced by ______.A. imitatingB. acceptingC. studyingD. changing31. According to the study, after direct contact with their role models, ______.A. there is a decrease in children’s self-esteemB. there are fewer children better at academicsC. children may feel more optimistic about their futureD. children may have a strong desire to succeed32. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that______A. children’s behavioral issues are seriousB. teaching children strategies for security is importantC. people should learn the latest studies on role modelsD. parents should set a good example for childrenDWealth starts with a goal saving a dollar at a time. Call it the piggy bank strategy. There are lessons in that time-honored coin-saving container.Any huge task seems easier when reduced to baby steps. If you wished to climb a 12,000-foot mountain, and could do it a day at a time, you would only have to climb 33 feet daily to reach the top in a year. If you want to take a really nice trip in 10 years for a special occasion, to collect the $15,000 cost, you have to save $3.93 a day. If you drop that into a piggy bank and then once a year put $1,434 in a savings account at 1% interest rate after-tax, you will have your trip money.When I was a child, my parents gave me a piggy bank to teach me that, if I wanted something, I should save money to buy it. We associate piggy banks with children, but in many countries, the little containers are also popular with adults. Europeans see a piggy bank as a sign of good fortune and wealth. Around the world, many believe a gift of a piggy bank on New Year’s Day brings good luck and financial success. Ah, but you have to put something in it.Why is a pig used as a symbol of saving? Why not an elephant bank, which is bigger and holds more coins? In the Middle Ages, before modern banking and credit instruments, people saved money at home, a few coins at a time dropped into a jar or dish. Potters(制陶工) made these inexpensive containers from an orange-colored clay(黏土) called “pygg,” and folks saved coins in pygg jars. The Middle English word for pig was “pigge”. While the Saxons p ronounced pygg, referring to the clay, as “pug”, eventually the two words changed into the same pronunciation, sounding the “i” as in pig or piggy. As the word became less associated with the orange clay and more with the animal, a clever potter fashioned a pygg jar in the shape of a pig, delighting children and adults. The piggy bank was born.Originally you had to break the bank to get to the money, bringing in a sense of seriousnessinto savings. While piggy banks teach children the wisdom of saving, adults often need to relearn childhood lessons. Think about the things in life that require large amounts of money--- college education, weddings, cars, medical care, starting a business, buying a home, and fun stuff like great trips. So when you have money, take off the top 10%, put it aside, save and invest wisely.33. What is the piggy bank strategy?A. Paying 1% income tax at a time.B. Setting a goal before making a travel plan.C. Aiming high even when doing small things.D. Putting aside a little money regularly for future use.34. Why did the writer’s parents give him a piggy bank as a gift?A. To delight him with the latest fashion.B. To encourage him to climb mountains.C. To help him form the habit of saving.D. To teach him English pronunciation.35. The last paragraph talks about ________.A. the seriousness of educating childrenB. the importance of managing moneyC. the enjoyment of taking a great tripD. the difficulty of starting a business第二节（共5小题; 每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

高中英语真题：2015-2016学年高二下学期期末英语试卷 Word版.doc

高中英语真题：2015-2016学年高二下学期期末英语试卷Word版.doc一、阅读理解(共3题)1.They will shake hands in their historic meeting scheduled in Singapore on Saturday，head of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council said on Wednesday．The two﹣part meeting includes one session open to the media and another behind closed doors，said Zhang Zhijun，who is also head of the Taiwan Work Office of the Communist Party of China （CPC）Central Committee，when interviewed at the Zijinshan Summit for Entrepreneurs across the Taiwan Strait．According to Zhang，Xi Jinping and Ma Ying﹣jeou，as"leaders of the two sides"of the Taiwan Strait，will exchange views during the closed﹣door meeting．the two leaders are expected to attend a dinner，said Zhang．Zhang said the meeting will lift cross﹣Strait communication to a new high．The landmark meeting is a breakthrough in face﹣to﹣face exchange and communication between the leaders across the Taiwan Strait after the relationship became strained following the events of 1949．Zhang said the meeting will improve mutual trust and allow for an exchange of opinions on handling the cross﹣Strait ties．In addition，the meeting will help strengthen the 1992Consensus，which was reached in talks between the two sides in 1992and recognizes the one﹣China principle，and safeguards the peaceful development of cross﹣Strait ties，according to Zhang．Zhang added that the scheduled meeting will also benefit regional peace and stability．Also at Wednesday's summit，Chiang Pin﹣kung，former chairman of the Taiwan﹣based Straits Exchange Foundation，hailed the upcoming meeting between the two leaders as a milestone for cross﹣Strait ties．Chiang said to the paper that he was sure the meeting will give a boost to the peaceful development of cross﹣Strait ties．1．According to the article，the meeting of the two leaders will ．A．be held at the Zijinshan Summit for Entrepreneurs across the Taiwan StraitB．be the first face﹣to﹣face communication between people across theC．improve mutual trust and benefit regional peace and development D．be all open to the media2．Which of the following statements about the 1992Consensus is not true？A．It is an agreement between China and JapanB．It recognizes the one﹣China principle．C．It was reached in 1992．D．It safeguards the peaceful development of cross﹣Strait ties．3．Which of the following can best substitute the word"hailed"in the last paragraph but one？A．was impressed withB．got well prepared forC．was concerned aboutD．sang high praise for4．Which might be the right sequence of the following events？a．The two leaders shake hands in front of the media．b．The two leaders hold press conferences．c．The two leaders exchange views during the closed﹣door meeting．d．The two leaders have dinner together．A．a；b；c； dB a；c；b；dC．a；d；b； cD．b；a；c；d．2.We talk about people being"color﹣blind"but very few of us are．Even those who describe themselves as color﹣blind are normally just color lack．A strongly color﹣blind person will still be able to tell 20different colors，compared to the 100or so that normal﹣sighted people see．Pingelap，a tiny island in the Pacific，is a beautiful spot but one that has a genetic trouble．It is known as Color Blind Island because so many people who live on this remote island can only see in black and white．who's a fisherman，also struggles in full sunlight because all he sees is a painful burnt﹣out image．"I find it difficult to go outside in the sun，"he says，"because when it's sunny I cannot see to do my work．"But if being truly color﹣blind is rare，why is it that around 10% of the population of Pingelap lire in a totally black and white world？Well，we know that in 1780the population of Pingelap was all but wiped out by a tsunami．As few as 20people survived，one of whom was the king．It's believed he had a genetic fault that causes color﹣blindness and he passed this fault on to his many generations．There is one advantage．Herrol can see well，really well，in the dark．So when it gets dark，Herro1and his friends get in their boats and hunt flying fish．They hang up flaming torches and the fish are attracted to the flames．"This type of fishing is fun，"Herrol says，"especially if we catch plenty．So even though it's hard work we enjoy it．"5．What is Pingelap famous as？A．A tiny island．B．A color﹣blind islandC．A mentally troubled island．D．A beautiful island．6．What can we infer about Herrol？A．He may stay at home when it's sunny．B．He is interested in burnt﹣out images．C．He likes taking photos very much．7．What would be the best title for the text？A．The history of PingelapB．The disadvantage of HerrolC．The island of color blindnessD．The advantage of color blindness．3.Most of us don't remember our first two or three years of life．But ourwell into adulthood．A study，published in Child Development，found that the type of emotional support that a child receives during the first three and a half years has an effect on education，social life and romantic relationships even 20or 30years later．Babies raised in supportive and caring home environments tended to do better on tests later on，and they were more likely to get higher degrees as adults．They were also more likely to get along with their classmates and feel satisfied in their romantic relationships．"It seems like，at least in these early years，the parents'role is to communicate with the children and let them know，‘I'm here for you when you're upset，when you need me．And when you don't need me，I'm your cheerleader，'"says Lee Raby，a psychologist and researcher at the University of Delaware who led the study．Raby used data collected from 243people who participated in the Minnesota Longitudinal Study of Risk．All the participants were followed from birth until they turned 32．"Researchers went into these kids'home at times．Other times，they brought the children and their parents to the university and observed how they communicated with each other，"says Raby．Of course，parental behavior in the early years is just one of many influences，and it's not necessarily causing the benefits seen in the study．While summarizing the results，the researchers accounted for theFinally，they found that about 10percent of someone's academic achievement was connected with the quality of their home life at three．Later experiences，genetic factors and even luck explain the other 90percent．8．The text is especially helpful for those who care about ．A．individual experiencesB．child developmentC．human relationsD．educational background9．What can we learn about people who have had bad childhood experiences from the text？A．They don't remember their younger days at all when growing up．B．They long for emotional support to do better at school．C．They can't recover from separating from their parents．D．They are still affected by their earliest experiences even decades later．10．Researchers collected data mainly by ．A．photographing the participants'daily livesB．communicating with the participants'parentsC．observing the participants'behaviorD．summarizing the participants'position．二、未分类(共2题)1.Currently，an increasing number of people spend their holidays in other countries．（11）So read our travel tips that are simple and practical，and you can always enjoy your travels．On a business card，write down the emergency contact information and place it in your wallet （12）Give your emergency contact a copy of your travel plan，a passport data page，and the visa information．Give each piece of your luggage a unique look：tie a bright handkerchief to a handle or purchase a colored luggage tag．（13）If you don't speak the local language，carry a matchbox，or a brochure with the name and address of your destination．（14）To avoid being a target of crime，don't wear eye﹣catching clothing：dress conservatively，and don't wear or carry obvious signs of wealth （gold watches，expensive jewelry and etc．）and don't carry more cash than necessary．（15）To make sure of a safe journey and avoid some unnecessary trouble when traveling in foreign countries，you should be more careful．A．Good preparations can always help you out as well．B．It will be easier for you to keep track of your bag from a distance．C．Also，don't accept packages from strangers．D．Include the name of anyone who should be contacted in an emergency．E．Once your wallet is stolen，you can let them know．F．Of course everyone wants his travels to be trouble﹣free andG．You can show it to taxi drivers or when asking for directions．nzhou No.1Senior High School，Gansu，（36）（found）in 1902，which was called"Gansu Advanced School"，is an exemplary high school （37） a history of 114years．The name of the school has been changed several times over the history but （38）keeps unchanged is its spirit and elegant work．The school is always ranked （39）first class in thecommerce，normal classes，the class of minority，the class of Mathematical Olympiad and the class of the arts and sports （40）（include）．The school is carrying out the educational principle wholly，and （41）（practice）quality education in an all﹣round way．The school motto is"fostering moral character，developing intelligence，（42）（strong）bodies，and cultivating appreciation of the beautiful．"All the people here hold a belief （43）"An （44）（educate）gentleman cannot but be broad﹣minded，（45）he has taken up a heavy responsibility and a long course．"三、完型填空(共1题)1.During my third year of university，I was searching for a place to live．One Sunday after church，the pastor told me to stay in his daughter's room because his daughter was studying abroad for one year．To be （16），I really did not want to stay with"the pastor's family"．He told me how much the （17）would be﹣a very low figure that （18）one home﹣cooked meal a day．I thought about the （19）and decided to move in．At the end of the term I had planned to find （20） living place，since the daughter was to（21）home．To my delight，they （22）that I share a room with their son．I seemed to have been adopted into their（23）﹣their people became my people．IAs I emptied the daughter's bedroom，I thought it might be （25）to have a little sister to look after．But when I later met my new sister，I （26）that she was more independent than I first（27）．We finally fell in love，（28）and have looked after each other for many years．There have been times that life turned out more（29）than either of us could have known．But we have always been able to go （30）largely because we knew that we are deeply （31）．It isn't about marriage﹣It's about（32）．It is about mothers and fathers，sisters and brothers and special friends who are as （33）as family．It's about anybody who can say，"I'll be （34）﹣you count on me．I'll try to look after you and sometimes I'll need you to look after me．"Is there anybody you can rely on？And are others counting on you？We take a trip on the road of life best when there is（35）to take care of，and when someone is taking us of us．16．A．honestB．surprisedC．friendlyD．pleased17．A．priceB．rentC．moneyD．pay18．A．hadC．made D．contained 19．A．idea B．plan C．service D．offer 20．A．same B．different C．another D．extras 21．A．return B．goC．get D．leave 22．A．ordered B．agreed C．arranged D．suggested 23．A．house B．family C．group D．friend 24．A．happily25．A．bad B．exciting C．nice D．strange 26．A．realized B．thought C．knew D．doubted 27．A．saw B．told C．imagined D．believed 28．A．separated B．partedC．left D．married 29．A．smooth B．challenging C．exciting D．different 30．A．backward31．A．hated B．caredC．feltD．liked 32．A．friendship B．relation C．love D．family 33．A．close B．goodC．farD．long 34．A．away B．outC．inD．around 35．A．nobody B．somebody C．anybody D．everybody．四、短文改错(共1题)1.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文．文中共10处错误，每句中最多有两处．错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改．增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（Λ），并在其下面写出该加的词．删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉．修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词．注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分．As senior three approaching，I really hope to have a heart﹣to﹣heart talk with my parents．I always feel grateful for his unselfish care and love．Thanks to their constant encouragement，I have made rapid progresses in my studies．It will be less than one month since the final exam，so I am under the pressure now．I would appreciate if they could have a frequent talk with me but provide me with timely help，which contributes to keep a good state．I have make up my mind to study hard，for I believe hard work was the key to success．Meanwhile，I will spare some time to participate in various sports activities to build up my body．五、书面表达(共1题)1.假如你是高三学生李华，现在某国外教育杂志向你约稿，请你以Confucius and Analects of Confucius（《孔子和论语》）为题写一篇文章，向西方读者介绍孔子和《论语》，要点包括：1．孔子，生于春秋战国时期的鲁国，著名的大思想家、大教育家，他的思想至今在中国有着深远的影响；2．《论语》由孔子弟子编写而成．主要记录孔子及其弟子的言行，反映了孔子的思想，是儒家学派（Confucian School）的经典著作之一．全书共20篇、492章；3．介绍你最喜欢的一则论语并说明内涵和原因（例如：三人行必有我师）．注意：1．词数100左右；2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯．-->。

高中英语真题：学2015-2016学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题_1

学2015-2016学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AAfter I mastered my first concerto(协奏曲) at age fourteen, my parents decided to get me a nice violi n. I tried out dozens of instruments before I found my match: a German violin. It was beautiful, but what I liked best about it was its voice. Confident and strong, it was everything I longed to be.I'm not sure how much that violin cost, but my parents made me promise never to let it out of my sight. They didn't underst and that dragging a large violin case run counter to my daily middle school task of being invisible. I was a strange absent-minded kid. When I spoke up in class, my comments brought confused silence from teachers, and wild laughter from students. Like a deer in a wolf pack, I tried to be quiet and still.On the contrary, my new violin was almost shockingly loud. T ogether, we could drown out the rest of my middle school orc hestra, which was encouraged, since the other kids made sou nds like cats’ crying. For one glorious hour every day, I was s howered with attention. Everyone wanted to hear what I had t o say.Between classes, I bent under the combined weight of my viol in case and a backpack filled with books. My posture suffered, but my confidence grew. With my violin by my side, I found m y voice. More and more, I contributed to class discussions an d even made a couple of friends.Today, I’m just an amateur violinist with a regular day job. As I sit in my community orchestra, sometimes I feel jealous of m y fellow musicians’ instruments with their elegant voices. I ma y not be the best violinist around, but at least I’m still the loud est.1. The underlined part “run counter to” in paragraph 2 probabl y means ______.A. was similar toB. went along withC. was the opposite ofD. had something in common with2. We know from paragraph 2 that the author ______.A. did not fit in at schoolB. was an excellent studentC. was strong and confidentD. didn't attend classes regularly3. What kind of feeling is expressed in paragraph 3?A. Disappointment.B. Anger.C. Pride.D. Regret.4. What can we infer from the text?A. The violin changed the author in some way.B. The author hated the loud voice of his violin.C. The violin always made the author embarrassed.D. The author was the best violinist in his community orchestr a.BOn one of her trips to New York several years ago, Eudora W elty decided to take a couple of New York friends out to dinne r. They settled in at a comfortable East Side cafe and within m inutes, another customer was approaching their table.“Hey,aren’t you from Mississippi?” the elegant, white-haired writer remembered being asked by the stranger. “I’m fr om Mississippi too.”Without a second thought, the woman joined the Welty party. When her dinner partner showed up, she also pulled up a cha ir.“They began telling me all the news of Mississippi,” Welty said . “I didn’t know what my New York friends were thinking.”Taxis on a rainy New York night are rarer than sunshine. By t he time the group got up to leave, it was pouring outside. Welt y’s new friends immediately sent a waiter to find a cab. Headi ng back downtown toward her hotel, her big-city friends were amazed at the turn of events that had chang ed their Big Apple dinner into a Mississippi.“My friends said: ‘Now we believe your stories,’” Welty added.“And I said: ‘Now you know. These are the people that make me write them.’”Sitting on a sofa in her room, Welty, a slim figure in a simple g ray dress, looked pleased with this explanation.“I don’t make them up,” she said of the characters in her fictio n these last 50 or so years. “I don’t have to.”Beauticians, bartenders, piano players and people with purple hats, Welty’s people come from afternoons spent visiting withold friends, from walks through the streets of her native Jacks on, Miss., from conversations overheard on a bus. It annoys Welty that, at 78, her left ear has now given out. Sometimes, sitting on a bus or a train, she hears only a fragment(片段) of a particularly interesting story.5.What happened when Welty was with her friends at the cafe ?A. Two strangers joined her.B. Her childhood friends came in.C. A heavy rain ruined the dinner.D. Some people held a party there.6.The underlined word “them” in Paragraph 6 refers to Welty’s .A. readersB. partiesC. friendsD. stories7.What can we learn about the characters in Welty’s fiction?A. They live in big cities.B. They are mostly women.C. They come from real life.D. They are pleasure seekers.CFor 28 years, three months, and 12 days, I drove a New York City taxi. Now, if you were to ask me what I had for breakfast yesterday, I probably couldn’t tell you. But the memory of one fare is so vivid. I’ll remember it all my days in this world.It was a sunny Monday morning in the spring of 1966. I was cr uising down York Avenue looking for a customer, but with the beautiful weather, it was kind of slow. I had stopped at a light j ust opposite New York Hospital when I spied a well-dressed man dashing down the hospital steps. He was greeti ng me.Just then, the light turned green, the driver behind me honked (按喇叭) impatiently, and I heard a cop’s whistle. But I wasn’t about to lose this ride. Finally, the man reached the cab and jumpe d in. "LaGuardia Airport, please," he said. "And thanks for wait ing."Good news, I thought. On Monday morning, LaGuardia is hop ping, and with a little luck, I could get back-to-back fares. That would make my day.As always, I wondered about my passenger. Was this guy a t alker, or a newspaper reader? After a few moments, he starte d a conversation. It began ordinarily enough, "How do you like driving a cab?"It was an old question, and I gave him my old answer. "It’s OK ," I said. "I make a living and meet interesting people sometim es. But if I could get a job making $100 a week more, I’d take it — just like you would."His reply intrigued me. "I would not change jobs if it meant I h ad to take a cut of a hundred a week."I’d never heard anyone say such a thing. "What do you do?" "I’m in the neurology(神经学) department at New York Hospital."I’ve always been curious about people, and I’ve tried to learn what I could from them. Many times during long rides, I’d dev eloped a rapport (和谐)with my passengers — and quite often I’d received very go od advice from accountants, lawyers, and plumbers. Maybe it was that this fellow clearly loved his work; maybe it was just t he pleasant mood of a spring morning. But I decided to ask fo r his help.8．What can be inferred from the first paragraph?A. The taxi driver was a green hand.B. There were fewer customers near the hospital.C. When the weather was fine, there were more customers.D. The driver was greatly impressed by one customer.9．Why did the driver behind the writer honk impatiently?A. Because the light turned yellow.B. Because the writer was about to lose his ride.C. Because a cop whistled from behind.D. Because the writer was in the way of him.10．What does the underlined word in the passage mean? A. Annoyed B. Interested C. Frightened D. Inspired 11．Which of the following is true of the doctor?A. He was not much of a talker.B. He earned not so much as the taxi driver.C. He loved his job very much.D. He would go on business by train.DA warm drink of milk before bed has long been the best choic e for those wanting a good night’s sleep. But now a study has found it really does help people nod off—if it is milked from a cow at night.Researchers have discovered that “night milk” contains mor e melatonin(褪黑激素), which has been proven to help people feel sleepy and red uce anxiety.The study, by researchers from Seoul, South Korea, involv ed mice being fed with dried milk powder made from cows mil ked both during the day and at night.Those given night milk, which contained 10 times the amou nt of melatonin, were less active and less anxious than those f ed with the milk collected during daytime, according to the stu dy published in The Journal of Medicinal Food.Night milk quickened the start of sleep and caused the mic e to sleep longer.While the effect of cows milk harvested at different time has not been tested on humans up to now, taking melatonin drug s has been suggested to those who are struggling to fall aslee p at night.Previous studies have also indicated that milk can be excell ent for helping sleep because of the calcium content, which h elps people to relax.Milk is also sugar-free and additive-free with nutritionists recommending skimmed milk as the bes t choice before bed as it is the least fattening. The more fat yo u take in before bedtime, the greater burden you will put on yo ur body at night.12. According to the text, the mice fed with daytime milk_____ __.A. started sleep more easilyB. were more anxiousC. were less activeD. woke up later13. Which of the following is true of melatonin according to the text?A. It’s been tested on mice for ten yearsB. It can make people more energeticC. It exists in milk in great amountD. It’s used in sleeping drugs14. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Night Milk and SleepB. Fat Sugar and HealthC. An Experiment on MiceD. Milk Drinking and Health15. How does the author support the theme of the text?A. By giving examples.B. By stating arguments.C. By explaining statistical data.D. By providing research results.第二节 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

15—16学年下学期高二期末考试英语试题(附答案)

2015-2016学年第二学期期末考试试题高二英语试题说明：1. 本试卷分第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题）两部分。

2．满分150分。

考试用时120分钟。

3. 听力计入总分。

第Ⅰ卷（选择题）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分,每小题1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 is Ann’s job now?A. A secretary.B. A teacher.C. A painter.2. Which subject is the woman worried about?A. English.B. Math.C. History.3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. teachers and student.B. Saleswoman and customer.C. Boss and secretary.4. How long will the speakers have to work tomorrow?A. 3 hours.B. 4 hours.C. 5 hours.5. Where probably is Mrs. Adams?A. In her office.B. At home.C. On her way to the post office.第二节（共15小题, 每小题1分，满分15分）听下面5段对话或独白。

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

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

高中英语真题-2015~2016学年度上学期期末考高二英语试卷

2015~2016学年度上学期期末考高二英语试卷本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷，共12页，满分１５０分，考试时间１２０分钟。

注意事项：1．答题前，考生务必先将自己的姓名、准考证号填、涂在答题卡上并同时填写在答题纸上。

2．考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡或答题纸上，在本试卷上答题无效。

按照题号在各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效。

3．答案使用0．5毫米的黑色中性（签字）笔或碳素笔书写，字体工整、笔迹清楚（英语科选择题答案使用2B铅笔填涂，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号）。

4．保持答题纸纸面清洁，不破损。

考试结束后，将本试卷自行保存，答题卡和答题纸上交。

第I卷 (选择题部分，满分100分)第一部分：听力(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段对话或独白。

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

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What does the woman want the man to do?A. Clean the bathroom.B. Keep the toilet light on.C. Put the toilet seat down.2. What does the man think about the fish?A. They are having a disease.B. They are killing other wild life.C. They moved to a different river.3. When can the woman leave work?A. At 5:00.B. At 6:00.C. At 7:00.4. How many students are there in Maria’s class?A. 25.B. 35.C. 45.5. What does the man think his problem is?A. He is probably just thirsty.B. He needs to eat all the time.C. He’s too tired most of the time.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。

15—16学年上学期高二期末考试英语试题(附答案)

2015—2016学年高二上学期期末英语试卷第一部分：听力第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，共计40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）AIn the far future, robots live on Earth as humans but the population of humans is smaller than a thousand. This is a story of a repair robot R-62.One day, a car came to the repair factory and a human stepped out of the car.“Wow, a human! I have never seen a real one,” said R-62.“Humans are quite clever. They’re able to do any action they want to. They’re even able to harm other human beings or organize wars, which they have been doing a lot in the history. Also they don’t even have to follow orders if they don’t want to,” said another robot T-59 quietly to R-62.“How terrible it is! And almost all robots seem afraid of him and don’t look at him directly,” said R-62.The human then sat down and asked if there had been any problems in the last 10 years and he only got a quick answer, “No, sir.”Then suddenly, R-62 said loudly, “I have one question for you.”The human said, “Yes”, a bit unhappy for not getting “sir”.“Why do human create so many robots?” asked R-62.Silence followed the question and he then said, “I don’t need to answer questions from robots!” He then went into his car and drove away quickly.“I really don’t understand why humans replaced (取代)themselves with robots,” asked R-62.“Because they thought that robots were more advanced(先进的) than humans. They created us to support themselves,” answered T-59.“But there are so few humans on Earth. What they should do is take away the robots or at least make them sto p doing the work which humans are supposed to do,” said R-62.“I agree. But we can do nothing about it. And now we have to finish repairing this car,” said T-59.“All right, let’s continue.”21. In T-59’s opinion, humans are .A. smartB. politeC. dangerousD. stupid22. According to the text, R-62 .A. dared not look at the human directlyB. was not friendly to the humanC. decided to give up its jobD. hope to live on Earth23. What can we learn from the story?A. R-62 doesn’t know what human beings look like.B. R-62 and T-59 are brothers and do different jobs.C. T-59 doesn’t want to support human beings.D. T-59 knows a lot about human beings.24. What’s R-62’s attitude towards humans’ creating robots?A. Frightened.B. Excited.C. Doubtful.D. Supportive.BDream-of-Jade: The Emperor’s Catby Lloyd Alexander Illustrated by D. Brent BurkettA beautiful, green-eyed, knowledgeable cat doesn’t follow the Chinese law no t to look at the emperor directly. She becomes the emperor’s friend, teaching him how to be a wise and humorous ruler. This story is full of gentle satire(讽刺) and humor and will make an unforgettable reading adventure(冒险) for the whole family. Lloyd Alexan der’s many honors include a Newbery Medal and two National Book Awards. Hardcover(精装) .YOUR PRICE $13.95BillPennant , Babe Ruth, and Meby Timothy TocherAnyone who enjoys baseball must like this book, particularly fans who appreciate the rich history of the game and the interesting characters of the early 20th century teams. Hardcover.YOUR PRICE $ 15.95Boat in a Bottle KitOh, come on, you know you’ve always wondered how those model ships got through the tiny bottle neck. At last, the secret has been revealed! A small glass bottle with a cork(软木塞), a boat, and a set of picture instructions allow you to try your hand at making your own boat in a bottle. The attractive box provides a safe place for your completed boat in a bottle.YOUR PRICE $ 11.95Kokopelli & Company in Attack of the Smart Piesby Larry GonickFrom the cartoonist(漫画家) comes this humorous adventure about secret messages, and huge, satellite-guided(卫星导航的) smart pies. Emma has been treated badly by her stepfather. One day she decides to run away to the Kokonino County, where the helpful Muses live. Unfortunately, Emma has arrived during the Great Pie War, when any careless move could result in getting hit by one of those has pies! In the face.Hardcover. YOUR PRICE $9.9525. Which of the following may you introduce to someone who likes sports?A. Boat in a Bottle KitB. BillPennant , Babe Ruth, and MeC. Dream-of-Jade: The Emperor’s catD. Kokopelli& Company in Attack of the Smart Pies26. Who won many honors according to the text?A. Larry GonickB. Timothy TocherC. Lloyd AlexanderD. Brent Burkett27. In the fourth book, why does Emma go to the Kokonino County?A. Because she doesn’t have a happy family life.B. Because she wants to have an adventure.C. Because she wants to eat pies there.D. Because she has a friend there.CSure, it’s good to get along with your teacher because it makes the time you spend in the classroom more pleasant.And yes, it’s good to get along with your teacher because, in general, it’s smart to learn how to u nderstand the different types of people you’ll meet throughout your life.“But really, there’s one super-important reason why you should get along with your teacher. When you do, learning bursts right open,” says Evelyn Vuko, a longtime teacher who writes an education column(专栏) called “Teacher Says” for the Washington Post newspaper.In fact, kids who get along with their teachers not only learn more, but they’re more comfortable asking questions and getting extra help. This makes it easier to understand new material and do your best on tests. When you have this kind of relationship with a teacher, he or she can be someone to turn to with problems, such as problems with learning or school life, such as bullying.As a kid in a primary or middle school, you’re at a wonderful stage in your life. You’re like a sponge (海绵), able to absorb lots of new and exciting information. On top of that, you’re able to think about all this information in new ways. Your teacher knows that, in most cases, is very excited to be the person who’s giving you all that material and helping you make it. Remember, teachers are people, too, and they feel great if you’re open to what they’re teaching you. That’s why they wanted to be teachers in the first place—to teach!Some kids may be able to learn in any situation, whether they like the teacher or not. But most kids are sensitive to the way they get along with the teacher, and if things aren’t going well, they won’t learn as well and won’t enjoy being in class.28．In the passage, the author mainly talks about _______.A. how to get along well with othersB. the importance of a good relation with teachersC. how much the students are expected of to get along with teachersD. how to make the time in the classroom more pleasant29．“Learning bursts right open” in the third paragraph really means _______.A. learning becomes easier for you at onceB. you find an opening to learningC. there’ll be more problems with learningD. there’ll be no problems at all with learning3O．According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?A. If you get on well with your teachers, you must have a good result in exams.B. The more questions you ask, the higher marks you will get.C. If you have a good relationship with your teacher, you can turn to him when in trouble.D. Many kids can do well without a good relationship with teachers.31．Which of the comments is FALSE on teachers and their work according to the passage?A. Teachers are excited even if you wouldn’t like to accept their teachin g.B. Teachers sometimes have the same feelings as students do.C. Though few, there are still some students who can learn even if they don’t like the teacher.D. Having a bad relationship with your teachers does more or less harm to your studies. DA small town in southwest Britain is banning(禁止) plastic bags in an attempt to help the environment and cut waste－a step that environmentalists believe is a first for Europe.Shopkeepers in Modbury population 1,500, agreed to stop handing out disposable plastic bags to customers on Saturday. They said paper sacks and cloth carrier bags would be offered instead.Last month, San Franciso became the first U.S. city to ban plastic grocery bags. Internationally, laws to discourage the use of plastic bags have been passed in parts of South Africa and Ireland, where governments either tax shoppers who use them or fine companies that hand them out. Bangladesh already bans them, and so do at least 30 remote Alaskan villages.Modbury, about 225 miles southwest of London, has also declared a bag amnesty(宽限期), allowing local people to hand in plastic bags that have piled up at home. They will be sent for a recycling.The Modbury ban was the idea of Rebecca Hosking, who saw the effect of bags on manne life while working in the Pacific as a wildlife camerawoman. She said response(反应) in the town so far had been “really positive”.“Modbury is quite an old-fashioned town and a lot of people have wicker baskets to go out shopping anyway,” Hosking t old Sky News Television.The Worldwatch Institute, an environmental research agency, states that 100 billion plastic bags are thrown away each year in the United States alone. More than 500 billion are used yearly around the world.32. What was Rebecca Hosking?A. A lawyer.B. An environmentalist.C. A sailor.D. A photographer.33.The underlined word “disposable” in the passage probab ly means .A. acceptableB. valuableC. throw-awayD. long-lasting34 It can be inferred from the passage that .A. most of the people in Modbury continue to use plastic bagsB. fewer and fewer plastic bags will be used in the world.C. San Francisco is the first city to ban plastic bags in the worldD. most countries in the world have passed laws to ban plastic bags35. Which of the following would be the best title of the passage?A. Environmental ProtectionB. Big Cities Banning Plastic BagsC. Effect of Plastic Fags on Sea AnimalsD. British Town Banning Plastic Bags第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

高二英语2015-2016上高二期末试题参考答案

天津市五区县2015～2016学年度第一学期期末考试高二英语试卷参考答案听力：1-5. CABBA 6-10 ACABC 11-15 CABCB单选：16-20 BDCAC 21-25 DBABD 26-30 ADDCD完型：31-35 BBDDC 36-40 DBBCB 41-45 DCDDB 46-50 DDCCB阅读：51-55ABDCC 56-60 DBCBB 61-65 CCBAC阅读表达：66. To raise money for community service projects.67. She was satisfied and delighted.68. horrible.69. To inspire as many children as possible to volunteer.70. She has a great dream, which inspires me to take part in volunteer workand make a difference.书面表达：Dear Tom，How’s it going？I’m writing to ask if you could do me a favor.As you know, I am also fond of collecting stamps and I have collected thousands of them. I have been intending to hold an exhibition of my collection in our school. In my stamp album, I have different stamps from many foreign countries but I don’t have any American ones. I’d appreciate it very much if you could buy some for me. In return, I will send you some Chinese stamps. I also have some extra stamps and if you like I want to exchange them with you.Looking forward to your early reply.YoursLi Hua高二英语参考答案第 1 页（共 1 页）。

高中英语真题：2015-2016学年下学期高二期末考试

2015-2016学年下学期高二期末考试本试卷共100分。

第一部分（选择题共67分）一、听力理解（共14小题，每小题1分，共14分）第一节听下面8段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有一道或几道小题，从下列各题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话或独白后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话或独白你将听两遍。

听下面一段对话，回答第1题。

1. When is the woman going to get up tomorrow morning?A. 8:20.B. 8:30.C. 9:30.听下面一段对话，回答第2题。

2. Where will the speakers go together?A. A sports store.B. A stadium.C. A sw imming pool.听下面一段对话，回答第3题。

3. What is the man doing?A. Asking for help.B. Making suggestions.C. Givin g orders.听下面一段对话，回答第4题。

4. What will the man do this morning?A. Have a meeting.B. Meet his boss.C. Writ e a report.听下面一段对话，回答第5至第6题。

5. What are the two speakers mainly talking about?A. The appearance of the stadium.B. The size of the stadium.C. The location of the stadium.6. What is the man?A. A bus driver.B. An English teacher.C. A tour guide.听下面一段对话，回答第7至第8题。

高中英语真题：中学2015-2016学年高二上学期期末考试试题.doc

高中英语真题：中学2015-2016学年高二上学期期末考试试题.doc一、阅读理解(共4题)1. If you do not use your arms or your legs for some time, they will become weak. When you start using them again, they slowly become strong again. Everybody knows that. Yet many people do not seem to know that memory works in the same way.When someone says that he has a good memory, he really means that he keeps his memory in practice by using it. When someone else says that his memory is poor, he really means that he does not give it enough chance to become strong.If a friend says that his arms and legs are weak, we know that it is his own fault. But if he tells us that he has a poor memory, many of us think that his parents may be blamed(责备), and few of us know that it is just his own fault. Have you ever found that some people can’t read or write but usuallythey have better memories? This is because they cannot read or write and they have to remember things, they cannot write them down in a small notebook. They have to remember days, names, songs and stories, so their memory is the whole time being exercised.So if you want to have a good memory, learn from the people: practise remembering things in a way as other people do.21. Someone can’t have a good memory if ________.A. he can’t read or writeB. he doesn’t use his memory oftenC. his parents haven’t a good memoryD. he doesn’t use his arms or legs for some time22. Which of the following is TRUE ?A. Your memory doesn’t work in the same way as your arms or legs.B. Your memory, like your arms or legs, becomes weak if you do not give it enough chance for practice.C. Don’t learn how to read and write if you want to ha ve a better memory.D. A good memory comes from less practice.23. Few people know that it is only ______ if a friend has a poor memory.A. his own faultB. his parents’ faultC. his teachers’ faultD. his g randmother’s fault24. The writer of this passage wants to tell us ________.A. how to use our arms or legsB. how to read and writeC. how to have a good memoryD. how to learn from the peoplest July, my parents and I went to visit my aunt and uncle in Seattle, a city on the northwest American coast. Dad did some research and had no difficulty in finding us cheap tickets online.On the day of our flight, we had to wake up very early. When we checked our bags in, we found that one bag weighed too much, so we had to pay a fine. After that, Dad insisted that we go and have some breakfast at the airport restaurant. We had a lot of fun watching many different people there.Then we realized it was getting late, so we rushed to the gate. It took one hour for everyone to get on the plane, but finally the door was shut and we were on our way!I think my favorite experience during our trip was our visit to Mount Rainier, a volcano near Seattle. It was nothing like I had expected. Before we left, my aunt lent us hats to protect us from getting sunburned, so I supposed that it would be very hot. Imagine my surprise when we drove up the mountain and I discovered the top was covered in snow and ice!My uncle led us to a small path beyond the main trails to increase our chances of seeing wildlife. We walked over a small hill, and suddenly before us there appeared a field of snow. Small wild flowers grew up through the snow; underneath the snow we could hear rushing water — a small stream. Little animals stood still to avoid being noticed; tiny birds rose into the air. It was the most beautiful sight that I’d ever seen.25. What ticket did the father buy for the family?A. Bus.B. Ship.C. Train.D. Airplane.26. Why did they pay a fine?A. Because they got up late.B. Because they didn’t w ait in line.C. Because they came to the airport lateD. Because their bag was overweight.27. What was the writer’s most impressive experience?A. The flight to Seattle.B. The breakfast in the airport.C. The visit to Mount Rainier.D. The discovery of a small stream.28. Why did they choose a small path instead of the main trails?A. To enjoy more of the wildlife.B. To take a shortcut to save time.C. To avoid the snowy road.D. To avoid being attacked by animals.3.In 1901,H.G.Wells, an English writer, wrote a book describing a trip to the moon. When the explorers landed on the moon, they discovered that themoon was full of underground cities. They expressed their surprise to the "moon people" they met. In turn, the "moon people" expressed their surprise. "Why," they asked, "are you traveling to outer space when you don't even use your inner space?"H.G.Wells could only imagine travel to the moon. In 1969, human beings really did land on the moon. People today know that there are no underground cities on the moon. However, the question that the "moon people" asked is still an interesting one. A growing number of scientists are seriously thinking about it.Underground systems are already in place. Many cities have underground car parks. In some cities, such as Tokyo, Seoul and Montreal, there are large underground shopping areas. The "Channel", a tunnel connecting England and France, is now complete.But what about underground cities? Japan's Taisei Corporation is designing a network of underground systems, called "Alice Cities". The designers imagine using surface space for public parks and using underground space for flats, offices, shopping, and so on. A solar dome (太阳能穹顶) would cover the whole city.Supporters of underground development say that building down rather than building up is a good way to use the earth's space. The surface, they say, can be used for farms, parks, gardens, and wilderness. H.G. Wells' "moon people" would agree. Would you?29. The explorers in H.G.Wells' story were surprised to find that the "moon people" .A. knew so much about the earthB. understood their languageC. lived in so many underground citiesD. were ahead of them in space technology30. What does the underlined word "it" (Paragraph 2) refer to?A. Discovering the moon's inner space.B. Using the earth's inner space.C. Meeting the "moon people" again.D. Traveling to outer space.31. What sort of underground systems are already here with us?A. Offices, shopping areas, power stations.B. Tunnels, car parks, shopping areas.C. Gardens, car parks, power stations.D. Tunnels, gardens, offices.32. What would be the best title for the text?A. Alice Cities—cities of the future.B. Space travel with H.G.Wells.C. Enjoy living underground.D. Building down, not up4.On April 22, 2012, I jumped from an airplane 13, 000 feet up. What was the purpose? It was just to overcome my fear of heights.Seven years ago, when I went to France, I couldn’t go up the Eiffel Tower because I was afraid. It seemed so high. I wanted to overcome my fear, so I could dare to go skydiving（跳伞）. At first, I didn’t think I could, but I finally made it.I don’t think that I could have jumped out of that plane without the encouragement of my wonderful friends and classmates—Yodel and Tatiana! It was a pity that we couldn’t jump together. However, as we prepared to jump, there was something special among us-- a special bond.I made a reservation（预定）to go skydiving one week before the day of my jump. I felt nervous during the whole week, kind of blue; but mysteriously. When it was the moment to jump from the airplane, I didn’t feel any fear (I)just jumped! That was wonderful! Wonderful!There was a whole new world and the beautiful sky. I had never seen such a beautiful world! First, I felt an awful acceleration（加速）and then I felt like I was lying in the air…like a bird! I think it was an illusion, but it was wonderful!The oncoming wind blew me strongly. It was amazing! After about 50 seconds free fall, the parachute opened. When I landed on the ground, I felt a lack of oxygen. It was difficult to breathe in during the freefall.I was so glad that I survived and was able to overcome my fear! Everything went well! If possible, I want to jump again. My first jump is an outstanding memory for me.33. What would be best title of the passage?A. Overcoming fear of heights.B. Not daring to go up the Eiffel Tower.C. Jumping from a planeD. A special bond with friends34. By saying “I finally made it”, the author means _________.A. he gave up going skydiving in the endB. at last he succeeded in skydivingC. he made up his mind in the endD. he finally made a reservation35. Why did the author feel a lack of oxygen when he was landing on the ground?A. Because he was falling for about a minute.B. Because it was his first time to do so.C. Because people breathe in less air when falling freely.D. Because the wind was blowing him strongly.二、阅读填空(共2题)1.Some researchers, parents and teachers have suggested that high-school classes begin later in the morning to accommodate (适应) teens’ needs for more sleep. 36 However, in the meantime you’ll have to make your own adjustments. Here are some suggestions that may help you to sleep better.Set a regular bedtime. Going to bed at the same time each night signals to your body that it’s time to sleep. 37 So try to stick as closely as you can to your sleep schedule, even on weekends.Exercise regularly. 38 Finish exercising at least 3 hours before bedtime. Many sleep experts believe that exercising in late afternoon may actually help a person sleep.Avoid stimulants (刺激物). Don’t drink beverages with caffeine, such as soda and coffee, after 4 pm. 39 And drinking alcohol in the evening can make a person restless and interrupt sleep.Relax your mind. Avoid violent, scary or action movies or television shows right before bed. Reading books with active plots may also keep you from falling or staying asleep.Create the right sleeping environment. 40 So close your curtains(and make sure they’re heavy enough to block out light) and turn down the thermostat (恒温器). Noise can prevent people from sleeping well. Use a white-noise machine if you need to block out a noisy environment.A. Waking up at the same time every day also helps establish sleep patterns.B. People usually sleep best in a dark cool room.C. Light signals to the brain that it’s time to w ake up.D. Try not to exercise right before bedtime as it can make it harder for you to fall asleep.E. Nicotine is also a stimulant, so quitting smoking may help you sleep better.F. Naps too close to bedtime may keep you from falling asleep.G. Some schools have carried out later start times.2.A fifteenyearold boy named Justin Foster in Dover, New Hampsh ire went ____61____ (miss) two days ago. _____62___ was not until the lunchtime the next day that he was found missing. His mother became ____63____(worry) and asked her husband to call the police. People offered various explanations for his ____64____ (disappear). Kelly, his sister said that Justin returned home the night before and even ____65____(hear) him put on his favourite CD, and just then she happened to see ____66____ large spaceship flying outside the window, so she thought Justin must have been taken ___67_____ by some aliens. Some people also say that they themselves experienced this kind of thing. But detective Sam Peterson, who took charge ____68____ the case, said that there ____69____(be) really no hard evidence that aliens took him and that they wouldn't give up ____70____ they found out what had happened.三、完型填空(共1题)1.On Thursday afternoon Mrs. Clarke locked the door and went to the women’s41 as usual. It was a pleasant way of passing time for an oldwoman who lived 42 .When she came home she sensed 43 unusual. Had someone got in? The back door and the 44 were all locked and there was no sign of forced entry (进入). Had anything been __45 ? She went from room to room, checking, and found her camera and watch 46 .The following Thursday she went out at her 47 time, but she didn’t go to the club. _48 , she took a short walk in a park nearby and came home, 49 herself in through the back door. She settled down to wait and see what would 50 .It was 4 o’clock when the front doorbell rang. Mrs. Clarke was making tea at the time. The bell rang again, and 51 she heard her letter-box being pushed open. 52 the kettle（壶）of boiling water, she moved quietly towards the door. A piece of wire appeared through the letter-box, and then a 53 . The wire turned and caught around the knob (圆型旋钮) on the door-lock. Mrs. Clarke raised the kettle and 54 the water over the hand.A 55 _ cry was heard outside as the 56 fell to the floor and the hand was pulled back, which was 57 by the sound of running feet.It wasn’t long 58 the police caught the thief. And Mrs. Clarke was greatly 59 at the club for her successful 60 .41. A. party B. movement C. club D. organization42. A. lonely B. alone C. away D. busily43. A. everything B. nothing C. something D. anything44. A. windows B. rooms C. doors D. gates45. A. found B. opened C. taken D. broken46. A. losing B. missing C. leaving D. appearing[47. A. same B. spare C. special D. usual48. A. Therefore B. However C. Instead D. Again49. A. pushing B. letting C. pulling D. leading50. A. appear B. follow C. happen D. continue51. A. the next moment B. for a while C. in time D. for a moment52. A. Putting down B. Laying aside C. Picking up D. Taking away53. A. knife B. hand C. letter D. key54. A. spread B. dropped C. poured D. covered55. A. sad B. sharp C. warning D. strange56. A. key B. kettle C. door-lock D. wire57. A. followed B. caused C. produced D. ended58. A. before B. since C. until D. when59. A. surprised B. admired C. inspired D. supported60. A. self-satisfaction B. self-protection C.self-respect D. self-service四、短文改错(共1题)1.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。

高中英语真题：2015-2016学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题_4

2015-2016学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题第一部分语法和词汇知识从所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）1.—What about having a drink?— .A.Good ideaB.Help yourselfC.Go ahead,pleaseD.Me,too2. ________I know, he has been to the USA for further study.A. So far asB. So farC. As long asD. As soon as3. He ____ his dream to be a doctor.A. came trueB. is realizingC. comes trueD. realized4.___________, mother will wait for him to have dinner togethe r.A.However is he lateB.However he is lateC.However late is heD.However late he is5.“I am sorry I broke your mirror .”“ Oh, really ?________. ”A. It’s ok with me.B. It doesn’t matter .C. Don’t be sorry.D. Idon’t care.6.________ it is to jump into a river on a hot summer day !A. what funB. how funC. what a funD. what funny7. After______ , he realized that he was wrong in doing that .A. sometimesB. some timeC. sometimeD. some times8. I, _______ your good friend , will try my best to help you out .A. who ,isB. which ,isC. that ,isD. who , am9.Can you believe that in ______ a rich country there should be ___ ___ many poor people ?A. such ,suchB. such ,soC. so ,soD. so ,such10.Recently I bought an ancient vase ,_______ was very reas onable.A. which priceB. the price of whichC. its priceD. the price of that11. I advised he _______ for a holiday.A. wentB. goC. goingD. to go12. The teacher said that the sun ________ in the east and __ ______ in the west.A. rose; setB. rises; setsC. raises; setsD. raised;set13. Mary said she was looking forward to his return and _____ ___ him.A. have seenB. seeingC. seeD. be seen14. No one helped me. I did it all ________ myself.A. forB. byC. fromD. to15. _______, and you’ll succeed in time.A. Keep on tryingB. If you keep on tryingC. Keeping on tryingD. To keep on trying第二部分阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项选项（A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。

高中英语真题：2015-2016学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题 Word版.doc

After dinner, the house was very quiet. Jessica’s parents were still quite angry with each other. Her mother was ironing clothes and every now and then she glared at her husband, who hid behind his newspaper pretending to read. When she finished, she gathered the freshly pressed clothes in her arms and walked to Jessica’s closet. Just as she opened the door and reached in to hang a skirt, a bony arm stuck out from the dark depths and a bundle of white bones fell to the floor. Jessica’s mother sank into a faint(晕倒), waking only when Jessica put a cold, wet cloth on her forehead. She looked up to see the worried faces of her husband and daughter.
Gift No. 2
Help your mother organize all of her medical records, which include the test results and medical information. Put them all in one place. Be sure to make a list of all of her medicines and what times she takes them. " Having all this information in one place could end up saving your mother's life," Dr. Marie Savad said.

新课标高二英语2015—2016学年第一学期期末考试卷附参考答案

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

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

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

听完每段对话后，你都有10 秒钟的时间往返答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

b5E2RGbCAP1. What did Jim’ s father take away from him?A. A camera.B. A computer.C. A cell phone.p1EanqFDPw2.What does the man suggest the woman do?A.Get some help.B.Try to avoid troubles.C.Finish her homework by herself.3.When does the mailman normally come?A. By 4:00.B. By 5:00.C. After 6:00.4. What does the man ask the woman to do?A. Get on her feet.B. Get to work soon. DXDiTa9E3dC. Take a rest.5. What is the woman ’ s job?A. A nurse.B. A doctor.C. A rich businesswoman. RTCrpUDGiT第二节听下边 5 对话或独白。

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

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

15—16学年上学期期末考高二英语试卷(附答案)

2015-2016学年高二（上）英语期末考试卷一、听力（每小题1.5分，共计30分）二、完型填空（每小题1.5分，共计30分）My friend Michelle is blind, but you’d never know it. She makes such good use of her other 21 , including her “sixth sense”, that she rarely gives the impression she’s 22 anything.Michelle looks after her children pretty much like the rest of us, 23 that she doesn’t push too hard on them, 24 really benefit a lot from her relaxed attitude. She knows when to clean the house. She moves around so fast that often 25 do n’t realize she’s blind.I 26 this the first time after my six-year-old daughter, Kayla, went to play there. When Kayla came home, she was very 27 about her day. She told me they had baked cookies, played games and done art projects. But she was 28 excited about her finger-painting project.“Mom, guess what?” said Kayla, all smiles. "I learned how to 29 colors today! Blue and red make purple, and yellow and blue make green! And Michelle 30 with us.To my great 31 , my child had learnt about color from a blind friend!Then Kayla continued, “Michelle told me my 32 showed joy, pride and a sense of accomplishment. She really 33 what I was doing!” Kayla said she had never felt how good finger paints felt 34 Michelle showed her how to paint without looking at her paper.I realized Kayla didn’t know that Michelle was blind. It had just never 35 in conversation.When I told her, she was 36 for a moment. At first, she didn’t believe me. “But Mommy, Michelle knew exactly what was i n my picture!” Kayla 37 . And I knew my child was 38 because Michelle had listened to Kayla describe her artwork. Michelle had also heard Kayla's 39 in her work. We were silent for a minute. Then Kayla said slowly, “You know, Mommy, Michelle rea lly did ‘see’ my picture. She just used my 40 .”Indeed, she uses a special type of “vision” that all mothers have.21．A. ways B. means C. methods D. senses22．A. enjoyed B. found C. missed D. lost23．A. and B. except C. even D. but24．A. who B. it C. she D. which25．A. guests B. family C. children D. friends26．A. realized B. heard C. recognized D. witnessed27．A. excited B. sad C. satisfied D. enjoyed28．A. especially B. not so C. a little D. not at all29．A. paint B. draw C. create D. mix30．A. stayed B. painted C. talked D. played31．A. excitement B. encouragement C. delight D. surprise32．A. attitude B. color C. picture D. paper33．A. touched B. distinguished C. saw D. understood34．A. after B. before C. until D. when35．A. referred to B. turned out C. come up D. talked about36．A. curious B. quiet C. puzzled D. worried37．A. cried B. insisted C. complained D. informed38．A. right B. wrong C. worried D. uncertain39．A. shortcomings B. difficulties C. pride D. description40．A. paper B. pens C. hands D. eyes三、阅读理解（每小题2分，共计40分）第一节：阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

高中英语真题：高二2015-2016学年第二学期英语期末考试试卷

高二2015-2016学年第二学期英语期末考试试卷第一卷第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完对话后，你有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1．How old is the girl?A．15. B．20. C．21.2．Where are the two speakers now?A．In a classroom.B．In a radio studio.C．In a bicycle club. 3．What is the woman looking for?A．Her mobile phone. B．Her keys. C．Her purse. 4．Where is the singer from?A．Birmingham.B．Manchester.C．London.5．How many people will attend Mary’s party?A．9.B．10.C．12.第二节(共15小题)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。

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

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。

6．What will the woman do first ?A．Move the chair. B．Get the key. C．Open the door. 7．Where will the man move the coffee table?A．To the kitchen.B．To the bedroom.C．To the living room.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。

8．What happened in 1903?A．The first car was invented. B．The first plane was invente d.C．The first successful flight was made.9．Which is the earliest?A．The first photograph .B．The first plane .C．The first car .听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

2015-2016学年上学期高二期末考试试卷(含答案)

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

学年高二下学期期末统考英语试题带答案

2015—2016学年度高二级第二学期期末试题（卷）英语本试卷满分共150分，分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。

第Ⅰ卷注意事项：1. 答第Ⅰ卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。

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不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。

第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分60分）第一节（共25小题；每小题2分，满分50分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上填该项或涂黑。

AA city child’s summer is spent in the street in front of his home, and all through the long summer vacations I sat on the edge of the street and watched enviously the other boys on the block play baseball. I was never asked to take part even when one team had a member missing—not out of specialcruelty, but because they took it for granted I would be no good at it. They were right, of course.I would never forget the wonderful evening when something changed. The baseball ended about eight or eight thirty when it grew dark. Then it was the custom of the boys to retire to a little stoop(门廊) that stuck out from the candy store on the corner and that somehow had become theirs. No grownup ever sat there or attempted to. There the boys would sit, mostly talking about the games played during the day and of the game to be played tomorrow. Then long silences would fall and the boys would wander off one by one. It was just after one of those long silences that my life as an outsider changed.I can no longer remember which boy it was that summer evening who broke the silence with a question: but whoever he was, I nod to him gratefully now. “What’s in those books you’re always reading?” he asked casually. “Stories,” I answered. “What kind?” asked somebody else w ithout much interest.Nor do I know what drove me to behave as I did, for usually I just sat there in silence, glad enough to be allowed to remain among them; but instead of answering his question, I told them for two hours the story I was reading at the moment. The book was Sister Carrie. They listened bug-eyed and breathless. I must have told it well, but I think there was another and deeperreason that made them to keep an audience. Listening to a tale being told in the dark is one of the most ancient of man’s entertainments, but I was offering them as well, without being aware of doing it, a new and exciting experience.The books they themselves read were the Rover Boys or Tom Swift or I had read them too, but at thirteen I had long since left them behind. Since I was much alone I had become an enthusiastic reader and I had gone through the books-for-boys series. In those days there was no reading material between children’s and grownups’ books or I could find none. I had gone right from Tome Swift and His Flying Machine to Theodore Dreiser and Sister Carrie. Dreiser had hit my young mind, and they listened to me tell the story with some of the wonder that I had had in reading it.The next night and many nights thereafter, a kind of unspoken ritual (仪式) took place. As it grew dark, I would take my place in the center of the stoop and begin the evening’s tale. Some nights, in order to taste my victory more completely, I cheated. I would stop at the most exciting part of a story by Jack London or Bret Harte, and without warning tell them that that was as far as I had gone in the book and it would have to be continued the following evening. It was not true, of course; but I had to make certain of my new-found power and position. I enjoyed the long summer evenings untilschool began in the fall. Other words of mine have been listened to by larger and more fashionable audiences, but for that tough and athletic one that sat close on the stoop outside the candy store, I have an unreasoning love that will last forever.1. Watching the boys playing baseball, the writer must have felt ________.A. bitter and lonelyB. special and differentC. pleased and excitedD. disturbed and annoyed2. The writer feels grateful even now to the boy who asked the question because the boy ________.A. invited him to join in their gameB. liked the book that he was readingC. broke the long silence of that summer eveningD. offered him an opportunity that changed his life3. According to Paragraph 3, story-telling was popular among the boys basically because ________.A. the story was from a children’s bookB. listening to tales was an age-old prac ticeC. the boys had few entertainments after darkD. the boys didn’t read books by themselvesboys were attracted to Sister Carrie because ________.A. it was written by Theodore DreiserB. it was specifically targeted at boysC. it gave them a deeper feeling of pleasureD. it talked about the wonders of the world5. So metimes the writer stopped at the most exciting part of a story to _______.A. play a mean trick on the boysB. experience more joy of achievementC. add his own imagination to the storyD. help the boys understand the story better6. What is the message conveyed in the story?A. One can find his position in life in his own way.B. Friendship is built upon respect for each other.C. Reading is more important than playing games.D. Adult habits are developed from childhood.BIn 1978, I was 18 and was working as a nurse in a small town about 270 km away from Sydney, Australia. I was looking forward to having five days off from duty. Unfortunately, the only one train a day back to my home in Sydney had already left. So I thought I’d hitch a ride (搭便车).I waited by the side of the highway for three hours but no one stopped for me. Finally, a man walked over and introduced himself as Gordon. He said that although he couldn’t give me a lift, I should come back to his house for lunch. He noticed me standing for hours in the November heat and thought I must be hungry. I was doubtful as a young girl but he assured （使…放心）me I was safe, and he also offered to help me find a lift home afterwards. When we arrived at his house, he made us sandwiches. After lunch, he helped me find a lift home.Twenty-five years later, in 2003, while I was driving to a nearby townone day, I saw an elderly man standing in the glaring heat, trying to hitch a ride. I thought it was another chance to repay someone for the favour I’d been given decades earlier. I pulled over and picked him up. I made him comfortable on the back seat and offered him some water.After a few moments of small talk, the man said to me, “You haven’t changed a bit, even your red hair is still the same.”I couldn’t remember where I’d met him. He then told me he was the man who had given me lunch and helped me find a lift all those years ago. It was Gordon.7. The author had to hitch a ride one day in 1978 because .A. her work delayed her trip to SydneyB. she was going home for her holidaysC. the town was far away from SydneyD. she missed the only train back home8. Which of the following did Gordon do according to Paragraph 2?A. He helped the girl find a ride.B. He gave the girl a ride back home.C. He bought sandwiches for the girl.D. He watched the girl for three hours.9. The reason why the author offered a lift to the elderly man was that .A. she realized he was GordonB. she had known him for decadesC. she was going to the nearby townD. she wanted to repay the favour she once got10. What does the author want to tell the readers through the story?A. Giving sometimes produces nice results.B. Those who give rides will be rapid.C. Good manners bring about happiness.D. People should offer free rides to others.CWhat makes a gift special? Is it the price you see on the gift receipt? Or is it the look on the recipient's face when they receive it that determinesthe true value? What gift is worth the most?This Christmas I was debating what to give my father. My dad is a hard person to buy for because he never wants anything. I pulled out my phone to read a text message from my mom saying that we were leaving for Christmas shopping for him when I came across a message on my phone that I had locked. The message was from my father. My eyes fell on a photo of a flower taken in Wyoming. and underneath a poem by William Blake. The flower, a lone dandelion standing against the bright blue sky, inspired me. My dad had been reciting those words to me since I was a kid. That may even be the reason why I love writing. I decided t hat thos e words would be my gift to my father.I called back. I told my mom to go without me and that I already created my gift. I sent the photo of the cream-colored flower to my computer and typed the poem on top of it. As I was arranging the details another poem came to mind. The poem was written by Edgar Allan Poe; my dad recited it as much as he did the other. I typed that out as well and searched online for a background to the words of it. The poem was focused around dreaming, and after searching I found the perfect picture. The image was painted with blues and greens and purples, twisting together to create the theme and wonder of a dream. As I watched both poems passing through the printer, the white paper coloring with words that shaped my childhood. I felt that this was a gift that my fatherwould truly appreciate.Christmas soon arrived. The minute I saw the look on my dad's face as he unwrapped those swirling black letters carefully placed in a cheap frame,I knew I had given the perfect gift.11. The idea for a special gift began to form when the author was______.A. doing shoppingB. having a debateC. reading a messageD. leaving for Wyoming12. The author's inspiration for the gift came from_____.A. a photo of a flowerB. a story about a kidC. a call from the motherD. a text about Christmas13. The underlined word "it" in Paragraph 3 refers to a poem by_____.A. the fatherB. the authorC. William BlakeD. Edgar Allan Poe14. The author made the gift by_____.A. searching for the poems onlineB. drawing the background by handC. painting the letters in three colorsD. matching the words with pictures15. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To show how to design images for gifts.B. To suggest making gifts from one's heart.C. To explain how computers help create gifts.D. To describe the gifts the author has receivedDPlanning a visit to the UK? Here we help with ways to cut your costs.AVOID BIG EVENTS Big sporting events, concerts and exhibitions can increase the cost of accommodation and make it harder to find a room. A standard double room at the Thistle Brighton on the final Friday of the Brighton Comedy Festival (19 Oct.) cost ￡ at . A week later, the same room cost ￡.If you can be flexible and want to know dates to avoid—or you’re looking for a big event to pass your time—check out sites such as , which allow you to search for events in the UK by city, date and category.STAYAWAY FROM THE STATION If traveling to your destination by train, you may want to find a good base close to the station, but you could end up paying more for the sake of convenience at the start of your holiday.Don’t be too choosy about the part of town you stay in. Booking two months in advance, the cheapest room at Travelodge’s Central Euston hotel in London for Saturday 22 September was ￡. A room just a tube journey away at its Covent Garden hotel was ￡. And at Farringdon, a double room cost just ￡.LOOK AFTER YOURSELF Really central hotels in cities such as London, Edinburgh and Cardiff can cost a fortune, especially at weekends and during big events. As an alternative consider checking into a self-catering flat with its own kitchen. Often these flats are hidden away on the top floors of city centre buildings. A great example is the historic O’Neill Flat on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, available for ￡420 for five days in late September, with room for four adults.GET ON A BIKE London’s ‘Boris bikes’ have attracted the most attention, but other cities also have similar programmes that let you rent a bicycle and explore at your own pace, saving you on public transport or car parking costs.Among the smaller cities with their own programmes are Newcastle (casualmembers pay around ￡ for two hours) and Cardiff (free for up to 30 minutes, or ￡5 per day).16. The Brighton Comedy Festival is mentioned mainly to show big events may __________.A. help travelers pass timeB. attract lots of travelers to the UKC. allow travelers to make flexible planstravelers to pay more for accommodation17. “Farringdon” in Paragraph 5 is most probably __________.A. a hotel away from the train stationB. the tube line to Covent GardenC. an ideal holiday destinationD. the name of a travel agency18. The passage shows that the O’Neill Flat __________.A. lies on the ground floorB. is located in central LondonC. provides cooking facilities for touristsover ￡100 on average per day in late September19. Cardiff’s program allows a free bike for a maximum period of __________.A. half an hourB. one hourC. one hour and a halfD. two hours20. The main purpose of the passage is __________.A. to tell visitors how to book in advanceB. to supply visitors with hotel informationC. to show visitors the importance of self-helpD. to offer visitors some money-saving tipsEHolidays are really important. Many of us will have childhood memories of summer holidays where we were taken away from home to exper ience new environments and learn in different ways.But holidays are expensive and, for those on low wages or living on benefits，they are often unobtainable. Even the cheapest holidays requiretravel and other additional costs that are difficult for many families to meet.For working parents，the long summer break can be a very difficult problem for childcare. When an annual leave allowance amounts to only five weeks，there is a need to spread this across the year. Couples can find themselves taking leave in turn in order to care for children who are on holiday. For some，this makes even an aff ordable family holiday difficult.The schools that I visit in Nottingham are full of experienced staff committed to giving our children a caring and inspiring learning environment. The number of children receiving free school meals is quite large in Nottingham and many schools have breakfast clubs to make sure that children get a healthy start to the day. Most schools undertake programs of group or individual educational support. Schools also have an important role in safeguarding children’s welfare through the ongoing touch and support with their pupils. During the long summer holidays，much of this is missed.While teachers are holidaying in the UK, many of their pupils spend the whole six weeks on the street where they live. The lack of free school meals for six weeks can result in pressure on a family budget and an inability to afford the inspiring experiences that help children to continue their learning.In setting out its plans for a five-term year, Nottingham City Council (委员会）is seeking to reduce the summer holiday down to four and a half weeks, with a. more balanced five terms of roughly eight weeks, each followed by a two-week break. We believe this will give real “down time" for school staff and pupils alike but will be short enough not to cause a real break in learning.We acknowledge that this change may be difficult for some school staff, particularly whose own children are educated in other authorities. However, this must be weighed against the benefits for city children for whom we all have the greatest duty of care.21. The passage is probably written by _____.A. an experienced teacherB. a working parentC. an inspired studentD. a city council member22. The underlined word “they" in the second paragraph refers to “____”.A. environmentsB. holidaysC. wagesD. benefits23. It is suggested in the passage that the summer break be reduced to _____.A. 2 weeksB. weeksC. 5 weeksD. 6 weeks24. The plans for a shorter summer holiday will help students _____.A. obtain the cheapest holidays without additional costsB. get a chance to spend, six weeks a term with teachers in schoolC. benefit more from the caring and inspiring learning environmentD. have more school days to receive free school meals25. It can be inferred from the passage that _____.A. working parents can enjoy a five-week break to care for their childrenB. the suggested plans for a five-term school year can hardly be carried outC. the long summer holiday gives teachers and students real “ down time"D. some school staff will say “ No" to the plans for a shorter summer holiday第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，共10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。

高中英语真题：2015-2016学年高二上学期期末考试试题.doc_2

高中英语真题：2015-2016学年高二上学期期末考试试题.doc一、阅读理解(共4题)1. It is widely believed that robots will star(担任主角) in human’s future life. But how soon will it be before robots become so intelligent that they will be able to do things, such as teaching languages or looking after patients in hospital? Some experts believe this will happen within twenty years while others disagree.One London company, UAS(University Automated Systems) has already developed machines that can be used as “home helps” for old people unable to look after themselves and those who are living on their own or in special homes. These machines can now do such things as cooking eggs and cleaning the floor, and the company says that future models still accept simple voice instructions and can be controlled by a “brain” that is the equivalent (替代品) of the latest IBM microcomputer. The director of UAS, MrHenry Jeffries, believes that in the next five to ten years companies will have developed even more sophisticated (复杂的) robots for use in industry. By that time, it is likely that they will also have begun to sell new forms of these machines into ordinary homes. Robots could do a wide range of household tasks, such as preparing meals, washing dishes, cleaning the house and so on. By then, the price of such machines may have come down to as little as $1,000.But Dr Sandra Lomax, who has done research into artificial intelligence at Sussex University and MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), believes we have a long way to go before we can develop truly intelligent machines.Preparing an omelet (煎蛋) may seem easy enough. But suppose one of the eggs has gone bad, even the most “intelligent” robot would probably still use it. If something slightly unusual needs doing something that requires even a little of ordinary human imagination, a robot is useless. They need programming for even the simplest of tasks and are not able to learn from experience. And teaching a robot how to recognize a bad egg is more difficult than teaching it to prepare the omelet, Dr Sandra Lomax says.21. A London company called UAS has already developed a machine which________.A. can teach languages and care for the patients in hospitalB. can help old people do certain jobs in the houseC. is controlled by microcomputer “brain”D. can accept simple voice instructions22. The director of UAS believes that in the next five to ten years new forms of machines will________.A. be able to “think” with their own brains and do anything with imaginationB. cost less than $1,000C. be used more in ordinary homes than in industryD. do more housework23. Dr Sandra Lomax thinks that________.A. no robot will ever be able to prepare an omeletB. a robot will soon be able to do unusual housework people can’t doC. we can program a robot to learn from experienceD. making an omelet is easier for a robot than recognizing a bad egg2. Tea, the most important of English drinks, is a relative latecomer to British shores. Although the custom of drinking tea dates back to the third millennium BC in China, it was not until the mid 17th century that tea first appeared in England.Afternoon tea was introduced in England by Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, in the year 1840. The Duchess would become hungry around four o’clock in the afternoon. The evening meal in her household was served fashionably late at eight o’clock, thus leaving a long period of time between lunch and dinner. The Duchess asked her servant to bring a tray of tea, bread, butter and cake to her room during the late afternoon. This became a habit of hers and she began inviting friends to join her.This pause for tea became a fashionable social event. During the 1880s upper class and society women would change into long gowns, gloves and hats for their afternoon tea which was usually served in the drawing room between four and five o’clock.Traditional afternoon tea consists of a selection of dainty sandwiches，scones served with cream and jams. Cakes and pastries are also served. Tea grown in India or Ceylon is poured from silver teapots into delicate bone chinacups. Nowadays, however, in the average suburban home, afternoon tea is likely to be just a biscuit or small cake and a mug of tea, usually produced using a teabag.24. Afternoon tea was introduced in England in________.A. 1880B. the mid 17th centuryC. 1840D. 19th century25. Traditional afternoon tea is made up of________.A. Sandwiches, scones as well as cakes and pastriesB. a biscuit or small cake and a mug of teaC. a tray of tea, bread, butter and cakeD. a selection of dainty sandwiches26. According to the passage, we can learn that________.A. tea appeared in England much earlier than in ChinaB. the reason why the Duchess was hungry at 4 pm is that dinner time came quite lateC. in the suburban home，afternoon tea is also served in a dainty wayD. tea grown in India is poured from china teapots into delicate bone silver cups27. The title of the passage is________.A. Afternoon tea, a very British traditionB. Tea, the most important of England drinksC. Anna, a person introducing afternoon tea to EnglandD. Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford3. Hypothermia, which means a state in which the body's temperature is below 35.0 °C, is the cause of at least 1500 deaths a year in the United States. It is more common in older people and males. Hypothermia can be mild, moderate or severe. Mild hypothermia is something that most people in cold climates have experienced at one time or another. You feel so cold that your body starts to shake -- not very much, but uncontrollably.The treatment for mild hypothermia starts with getting out of thecold and, if necessary, changing into dry clothes. Drinking warm, non-alcoholic liquids and eating something sugary can stop the shivering.Taking a warm bath or sitting by a fire or doing some exercise can also help the body warm up. These are all common-sense treatments.But treatment needs to change when people enter the moderate or severe stages of hypothermia. In that situation, their body temperature drops below thirty-five degrees Celsius. They lose the ability to think clearly. Their muscles become stiff. They might bump into things or fall over objects.Members of search-and-rescue teams will first try to prevent additional heat loss. They will place extra covering around the chest, head and neck of hypothermia victims to keep them warm.Hypothermia victims need medical help as soon as possible. Working quickly to get people out of the cold is important. However, hypothermia victims must be moved slowly and gently.Any rough or sudden movement can force cold blood from the arms, legs and hands deep into the warmer middle of the body. This sudden flow of cold blood can create shock, a serious condition. It can also cause an abnormal heartbeat. Members of search-and-rescue teams have a saying that hypothermia victims are not dead until they are warm and dead. The process of “rewarming” a perso n needs to be done slowly, in a hospital setting.An extremely low body temperature can cause the heart to beat so slowly that a pulse may be difficult to find. In other words, a person who is suffering from the effects of severe cold may seem dead, but still be alive.28. According to the text, when a person experience mild hypothermia, _____.A. He feels cold so he shakes deliberately.B. He can drink some wine to stop the shaking.C. Some common treatments can help him recover.D. He should be sent to the hospital immediately.29. Which of the following expression can take the place of the underlined words?A. knock intoB. break intoC. look intoD. get into30. When people enter the moderate or severe stages of hypothermia, which of the following statement is WRONG? _________A. Their body temperature drops below 35℃.B. The rescue workers should first help them warm slowly and gently in a proper situation.C. If hypothermia isn’t treated correctly, the victim’s heart may not beat normally.D. Hypothermia victims seem alive but dead.31. What’s the best title for the text? ________.A. Different kinds of hypothermiaB. Medical help is important in treating hypothermiaC. Emergency treatment for different types of hypothermia.D. How to avoid cold-weather injuries.4.Gene Technology to Benefit PeopleAmong 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 more healthy and clever children. Some families, with the English imperial family being a good example, have hereditary 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 scientists 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 ways. Of course, the governments must take care to control gene technology.32. What do the underlined words “these two killers” refer to?A. Gene technology.B. Cancer and heart disease.C. Hereditary diseases and cancer.D. The couple who have cloned babies.33. What is the main idea of the third paragraph?A. Gene technology can do with 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.34. In what way can gene technology help to treat hereditary diseases?A. People with hereditary diseases can live longer.B. Scientists find the wrong gene and correct it.C. Cancer and heart disease can be cured.D. Human babies can be cloned.35. What is the main purpose of the author’s writing this passage?A. To talk about the advantages of gene technology.B. To explain that gene technology will also do harm to the humanity.C. To tell the readers that gene technology will not benefit people.D. To describe how gene technology will benefit people.二、阅读填空(共2题)1. Recently some American scientists have given a piece of useful advice to people in industrialized nations. They say people should eat more of the same kind of food eaten by humans living more than 10,000 years ago. 36The scientists say that the human life has changed greatly. Our bodies have not been able to deal with these changes in lifestyle and this had led tonew kinds of sicknesses. 37 So they are called “diseases of civilization”. Many cancers and diseases of the blood system are examples of such diseases.Scientists noted that people in both the Old Stone Age and the New Stone Age enjoyed very little alcohol or tobacco, probably none. 38 However, a change in food is one of the main differences between life in ancient times and that of today.Stone Age people hunted wild animals for their meat, which had much less fat than domestic ones. They ate a lot of fresh wild vegetables and fruits. They did not have milk or any other dairy products, and they made very little use of grains. 39 We eat six times more salt than our ancestors. We eat more sugar. We eat twice as much fat but only one third as much protein and much less vitamin C.40 But scientists say that we would be much healthier if we eat much the same way as our ancestors did, cutting the amount of fatty, salty and sweet food.A. These new sicknesses were not known in ancient times.B. People today probably do not want to live the way people thousands of years ago did.C. Ancient people also lived in large groups.D. But today, we eat a lot of these.E. Ancient people also got a great deal of physical exercise.F. In that case, they would live much healthier.G. People today probably live the same life as people thousands of yearsago.2.Martin: Hey, Ruth. Where were you just now?Ruth: Oh, I went to see my father in hospital. He has 61 (infect) with lung disease.Martin: I'm sorry to hear that. 62 (compare) with other people, your father is a much heavier smoker, who has been addicted 63 smoking for over ten years.Ruth: Well, yes. I really wish he 64 (smoke) so much. But he is so 65 (accustom) to nicotine that he can hardly resist its temptation. And I find 66 very difficult to put up with him because he has become moody (喜怒无常的)．Martin: So, has he got any better in hospital?Ruth: Yeah, he seldom scolds me and asks politely for water when he feels thirsty. But 67 time he tries to swallow a capsule, he chokes. He just can't get them down very easily.Martin: Maybe you should ask the doctor for another prescription, and I think it's time that he68 (give) smoking in order to live 69 healthy life.Ruth: Thanks for your advice, Martin. I will try my best to persuade him to quit 70 (smoke)．三、完型填空(共1题)1.When I was very young, my family left from Cuba and lived in Chicago. We lived together with other Cubans speaking Spanish.I’d been looking forward to school. However, the first day was a 41 shock. I came home and told my mum I’d learned my first English word: 42 . It was the nickname a boy had given me. In every way possible, I was 43 from my classmates. I was the only student who couldn’t communicate in English.44 , one person made that year bearable for me—my teacher, Mrs. Collins. She was a young African American. 45 , she understood how I felt as the only nonwhite kid and helped me a lot.Still, the 46 continued. The boy who called me stupid always laughed at my accent. He was the proud 47 of our class’s reading award. It was a(n) 48 given to a student, based on excellence in schoolwork. I wanted that award.Because Mrs. Collins cheered me on, I gained 49 and language skills. By midyear, I was well on my way to speaking English 50 and had a good grasp on reading. 51 the approach of the award ceremony, I worked as hard as I could. The day 52 came, and I was so nervous.When Mrs. Collins 53 me as the winner, it was my proudest moment. My winning caused a mini uproar(骚动). The mother of the boy who teased me 54 that the only non-native English speaker had taken the prize from her son. But in her 55 , gentle way, Mrs. Collins stood her ground. It was an excellent lesson about fairness and never 56 .From then on, I worked even harder in school, earning “A”s. As I began enjoying 57 as a singer years later, I always 58 Mrs. Collins in interviews when asked about people who had 59 me. I can’t tell you how many times the spirit has guided me through 60 in my life.41. A. small B. little C. complete D. few42. A. dirty B. stupid C. honest D. proud43. A. set apart B. set up C. set down D. set about44. A. Surprisingly B. Happily C. Fortunately D. Wonderfully45. A. Therefore B. However C. Otherwise D. Anyhow46. A. smiling B. teasing C. crying D. singing47. A. holder B. follower C. supporter D. carrier48. A. gift B. treasure C. honor D. responsibility49. A. patience B. respect C. pride D. confidence50. A. fluently B. hardly C. difficultly D. badly51. A. For B. With C. By D. In52. A. suddenly B. hurriedly C. certainly D. finally53. A. announced B. introduced C. permitted D. admitted54. A. explained B. realized C. complained D. told55. A. weak B. light C. warm D.strong56. A. giving up B. cheering up C. turning up D. holding up57. A. courage B. independence C. success D. support58. A. requested B. mentioned C. noticed D. asked59. A. confused B. impressed C. taught D. inspired60. A. chances B. choices C. challenges D. competitions四、短文改错(共1题)1. 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。

高中英语真题：学2015-2016学年高二上学期期末考试试题.doc

高中英语真题：学2015-2016学年高二上学期期末考试试题.doc一、阅读理解(共4题)1.A new study of 8,000 young people in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior shows that although love can make adults live healthily and happily，it is a bad thing for young people．Puppy love（早恋）may bring stress for young people and can lead to depression（忧郁症）．The study shows that girls become more depressed than boys，and younger girls are the worst of all．The possible reason for the connection between love and higher risk of depression for girls is “loss of self”．According to the study，even though boys would say “lose themselves in a romantic relationship”，this “loss of self” is much more likely to lead to depressi on when it happens to girls．Young girls who have romantic relationships usually like hiding their feelings and opinions．They won’t tell that to their parents．Dr Marianm Kaufman，an expert on young people problems，says 15% to 20% young people will have depression during their growing．Trying romance often causes the depression．She advises kids not to jump into romance too early．During growing up，it is important for young people to build strong friendships and a strong sense of self．She also suggests the parents should encourage their kids to keep close to their friends，attend more interesting school activities and spend enough time with family．Parents should watch for signs of depression—eating or mood changes—and if they see signs from their daughters or sons，they need to give help．The good news is that the connection between romance and depression seems to become weak with age．Love will always make us feel young，but only maturity（成熟）gives us a chance to avoid its bad side effects．21．What’s th e main idea of the passage?A．Parents should forbid their children’s love．B．Puppy love may bring young people depression．C．Romance is a two-edged sword for adults．D．Romance is good for young people．22．Which of the following is more likely to have depression?A．Young people who have a strong sense of selfishness．B．Young boys whose parents watch for their behavior．C．Young girls who always hide their feelings and opinions．D．Careless parents whose children are deep in love．23．What can be inferred from the passage?A．The older a woman is，the less likely she seems to lose herself in romance．B．Early love makes young people keep close to their friends and parents．C．Parents should help their children to be aware of the signs of depression．D．Lacking love can lead young people to grow up more quickly．2.Going to outer space is a little like going camping. You have to carry with you all the food and equipment you need for your trip, so your food can’t be too heavy or hard to prepare. Plus, there are no refrigerators to keep food cold and fresh. Food with all the water dried out is lightweight and doesn’t spoil(变坏). So, many space foods are dried on Earth and stored in special packets.On Earth, gravity is the force that keeps your feet on the ground and your sandwich on your plate. But there’s no gravity in space. To keep food from floating(漂浮) away, astronauts on the Space Shuttle attach the packets to a special tray(托盘). The tray can be fixed to a wall or to the astronaut’s lap. To prepare their food, astronauts use liquid forms of salt and pepper. The liquid sticks to the food better. Regular salt and pepper would float away, maybe up an astronaut’s nose.Liquids float right out of cups and glasses, though. So astronauts drink everything from a small bag with a straw(吸管) that can be closed. Astronauts say that most space foods taste pretty good. Some, such as apples and pudding, are the same as the foods you eat on Earth.Astronauts eat tortillas instead of bread because they make fewer crumbs(碎屑). Floating crumbs could get stuck in equipment or an astronaut’s eye.Your body uses food in space the same way it does on Earth. Your body must deal with waste in space too. During takeoff and landing, astronauts can’t leave their seats to go to the bathroom. They wear diapers(尿布) under their spacesuits instead. The Space Shuttle has a bathroom the size of a smallcloset. The toilet has bars that keep astronauts from floating away. A strong flow of air is used instead of water to flush waste down the toilet.24. Why do astronauts use liquid forms of salt and pepper to prepare food?A. Liquid doesn’t spoil.B. Liquid is convenient to use in space.Liquid is lightweight. D. Astronauts are in great need of water.25. What do astronauts think of space foods?A. Most of them taste pleasant.B. They are mostly fruits.Most of them are rather cold. D. They contain too little meat.26. We can infer from the passage that astronauts ___________.A. drink from cups and glassesB. always wear diapers in spaceC. can move freely during landingD. must pay attention to crumbs in space27. What is the passage mainly about?A. Astronaut’s hard life in space.B. How astronauts go to the bathroom.C. The various foods astronauts eat in space.D. How astronauts eat and deal with waste in space.3. When we think of leadership, we often think of strength and power. But what are these really, and how do they operate?Leadership today is not about forcing others to do things. If this is even possible, it is short-term, and tends to backfire. If you order someone to do something against their will, they may do it because they feel they must, but the anger they feel do more harm in the long-term. They will also experience fear.Fear causes the thinking brain to shut down, making the person unable to function at his or her best. If they associate you with his emotion of fear, they will become less functional around you, and you will have succeeded in not only shooting yourself in the foot, but possibly making a very good employee or partner unable to perform effectively. Fear has no place in leadership.The way we influence people in a lasting way is by our own character, and our understanding and use of emotion. We can order someone to do something, which may be part of the work day; or we can employ them at the emotional level, so they become fully devoted to the projects and provide some of their own motivation. Today’s work place is all about relationships.Anyone works harder in a positive environment in which they are recognized and valued as a human being as well as a worker. Everyone produces just a bit more for someone they like. Leaders understand the way things work. They know the pay check is not the single most motivating factor in the work life of most people.The true strength of leadership is an inner strength that comes from the confidence of emotional intelligence--knowing your own emotions, and how to handle them, and those of others. Developing your emotional intelligence is the single best thing you can do if you want to develop your relationships with people around you, which is the key to the leadership skills.28. An employee may have a feeling of fear in the work place when ________.A. he is forced to do thingsB. he can’t work at his bestC. he feels his brain shut downD. he thinks of his work too heavy29. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. People tend to associate leadership with fear.B. Working conditions affect people’s physical health.C. Good relationship is the key to business success.D. Smart people are more functional in the work place.30. To positively influence employees, a leader should first of all ______.A. provide better suggestionsB. develop his own personalityC. give his employees a pay riseD. hide his own emotion of fear31. This passage is mainly about ______A. not forcing others to do thingsB. how to influence peopleC. how to develop your emotional intelligenceD. how to be a good leader4. Usually, when your teacher asks a question, there is only one correct answer. But there is one question that has millions of current answers. That question is “What’s your name?” Everyone gives a different answer, but everyone is correct.Have you ever wondered about people’s names? Where do they come from? What do they mean?People’s first names, or given names, are chosen by their parents. Sometimes the name of a grandparent or other member of the family is used. Some parents choose the name of a well-known person. A boy could be named George Washington Smith; a girl could be named Helen Keller Jones.Some people give their children names that mean good things. Clara means “bright”; Beatrice means “one who gives happiness”; Donald means “world ruler”; Leonard means “as brave as a lion”.The earliest last names, or surnames, were taken from place names. A family with the name Brook or Brooks probably lived near brook(小溪)；someone who was called Longstreet probably lived on a long, paved road. The Greenwood family lived in or near a leafy forest.Other early surnames came from people’s occupations. The most common occupational name is Smith, which means a person who makes things with iron or other metals. In the past, smiths were very important workers in every town and village. Some other occupational names are: Carter — a person who owned or drove a cart; Potter —a person who madepots and pans.The ancestors of the Baker family probably baked bread for their neighbors in their native village. The Carpenter’s great-great-great-grandfather probably built houses and furniture.Sometimes people were known for the color of their hair or skin, or their size, or their special abilities. When there were two men who were named John in the same village, the John with the gray hair probably became John Gray. Or the John was very tall could call himself John Tallman. John Fish was probably an excellent swimmer and John Lightfoot was probably a fast runner or a good dancer.Some family names were made by adding something to the father’s name. English-speaking people added –s or –son. The Johnsons are descendants of John; the Rober ts family’s ancestor was Robert. Irish and Scottish people added Mac or Mc or O. Perhaps all of the MacDonnells and the McDonnells and the O’Donnells are descendants of the same Donnell.32. Which of the following aspects do the surnames in the passage NOT cover?A. Places where people lived.B. People’s characters.C. Talents that people possessed.D. People’s occupations.33. According to the passage, the ancestors of the Potter family most probably _______.A. owned or drove a cartB. made things with metalsC. made kitchen tools or containersD. built houses and furniture34. Suppose(假设) an English couple whose ancestors lived near a leafyforest wanted their new-born son to become a world leader, the baby might be named _______.A. Beatrice SmithB. Leonard CarterC. George LongstreetD. Donald Greenwood35. The underlined word descendants in the last paragraph means a person’s _____.A. later generationsB. friends and relativesC. colleagues and partnersD. later sponsors二、阅读填空(共2题)1.The Internet has opened up a whole new online world for us to meet, chat and go where we’ve never been before.But just as in face-to-face communication, there are some basic rules of behavior that should be followed when online. 36 Imagine how you’d feel if you were in the other person’s shoes.For anything you’re about to send: ask yourself, “Would I say this to the pers on’s face?” If the answer is no, rewrite and reread. 37 If someone in the chat room is rude to you, your instinct is to fire back in the same manner. But try not to do so. 38 If it is caused by disagreement with another member, try to fix the situation by politely discussing it. Remember to respect the beliefs and opinions of others in the chat room.39 Offer advice when asked by newcomers, as they may not be sure what to do or how to communicate. When someone makes a mistake, whether it’s a stupid question or an unnecessarily long answer, be kind about it. If it’s a small mistake, you may not need to say anything. Even if you feel strongly about it, think twice before saying anything. Having good manners yourself doesn’t give you license to correct everyone else. 40 At the same time, if you find you are wrong, be sure to correct yourself and apologize to those that you have offended.It is not polite to ask others personal questions such as their age, sex and marital status. Unless you know the person very well, and you are both comfortable with sharing personal information, don’t ask such questions.A. It’s natural that there are some people who speak rudely or make mistakes online.B. Repeat the process till you feel sure that you’d feel comfortable saying the words to the person’s face.C. Everyone was new to the network once.D. The basic rule is simple: treat others in the same way you would want to be treated.E. When you send short messages to a person online, you must say something beautiful to hear.F. You should either ignore the person, or use your chat software to block their messages.G. If you do decide to tell someone about a mistake, point it out politely.2.Paul Lucas can often be seen walking around the city of San Francisco. Sometimes people are surprised to see him walking __61__ any shoes or socks，__62__ Lucas doesn’t mind at all.__63__ likes to walk barefoot，and so do 640 other members of Dirty Sole Society，the club that Lucas __64__ (start) years ago. Lucas’ idea for this is to encourage others to live __65__(free)—free of shoes.According to Lucas，the barefoot life has many advantages.__66__ mostimportant is simply that it feels good. He also says __67__ walking barefoot allows you to experience the world directly by touching it with your feet.__68__ addition，the feet do not smell as much because they stay dry，making it hard for bacteria to grow. And，of course，__69__ (walk) barefoot keeps your feet in good shape，so it’s actually __70__ (healthy) than wearing shoes.三、完型填空(共1题)1.One day I visited an art museum while waiting for my husband to finisha business meeting. I was expecting a quiet 41 of the splendid artwork.A young 42 viewing the paintings ahead of me 43 nonstop between themselves. I watched them a moment and decided the lady was doing all the talking. I admired th e man’s 44 for putting up with her 45 stream of words. 46 by their noise, I moved on.I met them several times as I moved 47 the various rooms of art. Each time I heard her continuous flow of words, I moved away 48 .I was standing at the counter of the museum gift shop makinga 49 when the couple approached the 50 . Before they left, the man 51 into his pocket and pulled out a white object. He 52 it into a long stick and then 53 his way into the coatroom to get his wife’s jack et.“He’s a 54 man,” the clerk at the counter said. “Most of us would give up if we were blinded at such a young age. During his recovery, he madea promise his life wouldn’t change. So, as before, he and his wife come in 55 there is a new art sh ow.”“But what does he get out of the art?” I asked. “He can’t see.”“Can’t see! You’re 56 . He sees a lot. More than you and I do,” the clerk said. “His wife 57 each painting so he can see it in his head.”I learned something about patience, 58 and love that day. I saw the patience of a young wife describing paintings to a person without 59 and the courage of a husband who would not 60 blindness to change his life. And I saw the love shared by two people as I watched this couple walk away, their arms intertwined(交缠).41. A. touch B. view C. wander D. stare42. A. lady B. man C. couple D. clerk43. A. chatted B. argued C. screamed D. yelled44. A. attempt B. independence C. wisdom D. patience45. A. vivid B. constant C. casual D. vague(含糊的)46. A. Adopted B. Adapted C. Conducted D. Disturbed47. A. through B. to C. towards D. from48. A. anxiously B. urgently C. quickly D. sensibly49. A. comment B. decision C. purchase D. profit50. A. entrance B. exit C. front D. queue51. A. plugged B. held C. reached D. bent52. A. made B. lengthened C. brought D. broadened53. A. led B. found C. forced D. tapped54. A. brave B. rough C. smart D. generous55. A. wherever B. whatever C. whichever D. whenever56. A. wrong B. silly C. equal D. unique57. A. describes B. draws C. shows D. decorates58. A. kindness B. pride C. enthusiasm D. courage59. A. support B. sight C. expectation D. confidence60. A. get B. hope C. allow D. cause四、短文改错(共1题)1. 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文,文中共有10处语言错误,每句最多有两处.错误涉及一个单词的增加,删除和修改.增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在其下面写出该词.删除:把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉.修改:在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词.注意: 1.每处错误及其修改均限一词. 2.只允许修改10处,多者从第11处不记分.Dear Andy,I am glad to learn that you or some of your classmates are coming to Hangzhou and you will stay at my home. My parents and I are very pleasing to have you with us. Now let me to tell you what we have arranged for yourself. I know the school would organize a lot things for you to do in the morning. And in the afternoon, I’ll show you around and take you to some places of interests, like the W est Lake, Qianjiang New City and so on. We’ll most stay at home in the evening, watching TV, playing games and meetingpeople. I’m sure you’ll have a wonderful time here. I’m looking forward very much to meet you soon.Yours,Li Hua五、书面表达(共1题)1.假如你是李华，想参加学校组织的“走进美国家庭”夏令营活动，请用英语写一封100词左右的申请信。