牛津版高二英语下学期期末测试题及答案

牛津版高二英语下学期期末测试题及答案
Class: Name: Marks: 满分（100）
一、单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

1. We know that all languages are perfectly adequate. Each is perfect means of expressing its culture.
A. /; /
B. the; the
C. /; a
D. the; /
2. They decided to use the software as an alternative the present one, for it is superior others.
A. to; to
B. to; for
C. for; than
D. to; than
3. — Sorry for what I have just said.
—. You didn’t mean it, did you?
A. Let’s forget it
B. Everything will be OK
C. Oh, I see
D. I do beg your pardon
4. What a terrible experience you had!, you have arrived home safe and sound.
A. Somehow
B. Somewhat
C. Anyhow
D. Anywhere
5. Mary didn’t understand made her deskmate so upset all the morning.
A. it was that
B. why it was that
C. how that was
D. what it was that
6. We had been worrying that we couldn’t finish the task on time, so it was a great to learn that we were given another week.
A. expectation
B. breakthrough
C. excuse
D. relief
7. The girl wanted to live alone, but her mother asked her .
A. not to
B. not do it
C. not doing
D. not doing it
8. The company always provides information collected through detailed research.
A. latest
B. general
C. sensitive
D. authentic
9. Jerry many difficulties in Africa, but she finished her research on wildlife in the end.
A. went through
B. got through
C. ran through
D. put through
10. All of the things there are inexpensive, with prices from $1 to $10.
A. ranging
B. decreasing
C. distinguishing
D. spreading
11. Though continually , the professor went on with his speech enthusiastically.
A. being interrupted
B. having interrupted
C. interrupted
D. interrupting
12. — Why are you late for your interview?
— I was half way here when it to me that I had left my diploma (毕业证书) home, so I had to return home and get it.
A. appeared
B. occurred
C. acquired
D. seemed
13. — Can you persuade him out of the foolish idea?
—in doing so — he will never change his mind.
A. There is no point
B. It is no wonder
C. There is no way
D. There is no doubt
14. I was frightened at first, but when I opened the door I found it to be two dogs fighting outside.
A. broke out
B. made out
C. turned out
D. tried out
15. —I don’t think it worthwhile to start the new business here.
— Maybe you are right. But you also know .
A. he knows most who speaks least
B. he laughs best who laughs last
C. he that climbs high falls heavily
D. he who risks nothing gains nothing
二、完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

An old woman having lost the use of her eyes called in a doctor to heal her. She came to this 16 with the doctor that if he could 17 her blindness, he would receive a sum of money from her; but if her disease 18 , she would give him 19 .
The doctor, time after time, applied some salve(药膏) to her eyes. The salve completely 20 her eyes. On every 21 the doctor would take something away, 22 all her property (财产) little by little. And when he had got all she had, he healed her and 23 the promised payment. When the old woman 24 her sight and saw 25 of her things in her house, she would give him nothing. The doctor 26 his claim, but the old woman still refused, so he took her before the 27 .
The old woman, standing up in the court, 28 , “What he says is 29 , for I did 30 to give him a sum of money if I could see again, but if I continued to be blind, I was to give him nothing. Now he says that I am healed. I 31 confirm that I am still blind, 32 before I lost the use of my eyes, I saw in my house various valuable things. Now, he 33 that I am cured of my blindness, 34 I am not able to see a single thing in it.”
Without doubt, the doctor was 35 of stealing finally.
16. A. agreement B. treatment C. conclusion D. decision
17. A. access B. cure C. bear D. inform
18. A. escaped B. extended C. remained D. reformed
19. A. anything B. nothing C. something D. everything
20. A. covered B. protected C. turned D. shut
21. A. point B. appointment C. visit D. case
22. A. buying B. discovering C. examining D. stealing
23. A. advised B. demanded C. recalled D. reflected
24. A. regained B. improved C. corrected D. tested
25. A. all B. none C. either D. both
26. A. gave up B. depended on C. insisted on D. picked up
27. A. witnesses B. officers C. police D. judge
28. A. argued B. begged C. whispered D. ordered
29. A. true B. strange C. useless D. clear
30. A. refuse B. request C. expect D. promise
31. A. in the end B. by the way C. by no means D. on the contrary
32. A. like B. though C. but D. for
33. A. praises B. desires C. declares D. forgets
34. A. or B. but C. so D. if
35. A. accused B. reminded C. convinced D. warned
三、阅读理解（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。

A
My family was very poor when I was a kid, but Mom somehow managed to save enough money to buy us kids an inflatable (需充气的) pool. We bought the pool, and had to carry it home on the top of our car. Mom drove as slowly as she could, but once we got on the divided highway she had to accelerate a little. Then the unthinkable thing happened. The pool fell off the top of our car. We knew the moment it happened, but there was nowhere to pull over. Mom did the best thing she could think of: she speeded up, took the next exit and came back around.
As we crossed the overpass (立交桥), we looked down and saw our pool by the side of the highway. There it was, just a few hundred feet away. But as we watched, a truck on the other side had stopped right next to our pool. They got out, no doubt delighted at their luck. Why would anyone throw away a perfectly good pool? To the best of my memory, Mom stopped the car and got out right there on the overpass.
“Hey!” our mother yelled, waving madly. “That’s my pool!” With 8 lanes (车道) of traffic thundering between us, we watched them load our pool into the back of their truck and drive away. I could hardly bring out a word, tears streaming down my cheeks. She seemed more disappointed than we were.
There was no happy ending. We didn’t get a pool that summer.
Many years passed, and I forgot so m any things but I did remember this one. I think it’s because my mom cared so much. In order that we could play in a pool, our mother was willing to stand on the overpass like a crazy lady shouting at strangers.
36. What does the underlined part “pull over” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?
A. Stop the pool from falling.
B. Move the car more slowly.
C. Drive to stop at the side of the road.
D. Drive away quickly from the highway.
37. The persons on the truck took away the pool because .
A. they had never seen such a perfect pool before
B. they were afraid it would be run over by a car
C. they wanted to give it back to its owner at once
D. they thought it was abandoned by someone
38. How did the author feel when they lost the pool?
A. Sad.
B. Angry.
C. Confused.
D. Worried.
39. In writing the text, the author aims to .
A. express how much he loved the inflatable pool
B. honor the memory of his mother’s love for them
C. describe his interesting life in his childhood
D. tell people to be careful with their belongings
B
Some foods can make you sick if they are stored in conditions that are not cold enough to prevent the growth of harmful organisms. Freezing can keep some foods in good condition for months after the growing season. Yet foods can be damaged if they are kept too cold.
The British Development Group says the best time to prepare foods for storage is at harvest time while foods are still in the field.
Use a sharp knife and place the harvested items on a clean surface or directly into storage containers. Do not put them on the ground.
Use clean water to remove dirt, and keep the water clean. Usually it is better not to remove outer leaves from fruits and vegetables before storage. Without leaves, foods can become dry quickly.
Fruits and vegetables must cool from field heat before they are put into storage containers. Cooling them in water can spread funguses (霉菌) throughout the food. A better idea is to harvest foods either early or late in the day, and then leave them to cool naturally.
Some fruits and vegetables must be stored at zero to four degrees Celsius. Some foods need to be stored at four to eight degrees Celsius, and some need to be stored above eight degrees Celsius for best results.
Wet fruits and vegetables so they do not become too dry. The best time to do this is before storage. Cover the items in plastic once they reach the right temperature for storage. Most fruits and vegetables need the relative humidity (湿度). Finally, leave spaces between the food containers and the walls of the cold storage area so air can flow. Keep the spaces clean. And try not to open the doors too often.
40. The text is mainly about .
A. the benefits of storing foods in cold conditions
B. some tips for the storage of foods
C. the research on some fruits and vegetables
D. the process of keeping foods in good condition
41. What is the function of the leaves of fruits and vegetables?
A. Keeping them from harmful organisms.
B. Helping keep them clean.
C. Helping keep them fresh.
D. Making them look more attractive.
42. Why is it better to harvest foods either early or late in the day?
A. Because foods have no field heat then.
B. Because it is easy to make them become cool from field heat naturally.
C. Because foods then are wet enough to be stored.
D. Because foods are cleaner then.
43. It can be inferred from the text that .
A. choosing the right time to store foods is important
B. fruits must be stored under zero degrees Celsius
C. wetting foods is the most important step
D. leaving spaces between containers is hard
C
With S. E. Hinton’s The Outsiders coming out in 1967, a new kind of literature, young adult literature, appeared. Previous to this time, society generally recognized two age groups, school-age children and adults, and books and magazines were for the needs and interests of each. However, after the Second World War, a newly recognized life stage called adolescence came into being, consisting of high school and college students who had outgrown (因长大而放弃) the books of children, but were not quite ready for the more lengthy and complex books of their parents and teachers.
The new young adult literature is written especially for them. Authors write works on a reading level and a maturity level suitable for young adult readers. Readers enjoy characters that are just like them. The American Library Association recognizes the value of these well-written works in encouraging students to read, and increasing their understanding and critical thinking skills along with a love of literature.
Teen Reads is designed to meet the needs of students who meet young adult literature for perhaps the first time, whether it is for a school assignment or just for more information about a favorite book and its author.
After an introductory chapter providing an overview of the author and his or her approach to writing, a biography chapter will detail the history of the author’s life and the experiences that had an impact on his or her works, the author’s writing process and f uture goals. The chapters that follow will concentrate on one novel or short story collection each. They will talk about the plot, main characters, setting, and themes of the story. At the end of each chapter will be web resources for additional reading. Teen Reads, written in a friendly style, will help students achieve a greater understanding and appreciation of the young adult novels they read.
44. We can learn from Paragraph 1 that before 1967 .
A. there were no special literature books fit for young adults
B. works for children and adults were especially popular
C. students couldn’t understand children literature
D. teenagers showed strong interest in reading adult literature
45. The new young adult literature is thought to be able to .
a. encourage teenagers to read
b. improve their ability to understand
c. help teenagers create great works
d. increase their critical thinking skills
A. a; b; c
B. b; c; d
C. a; b; d
D. a; c; d
46. The purpose of publishing Teen Reads is to .
A. meet the demands of young adult literature beginners
B. obtain profits from providing school assignments
C. make sure what is appreciated by young adults
D. find out who is the most popular writer with young adults
47. The writer’s attitude towards Teen Reads is .
A. curious
B. doubtful
C. critical
D. appreciative
D
Positive disciplinary (训诫的) methods have been helping teachers make classes a friendlier place for their students.
The introduction of positive discipline in schools means that teachers will not use violence as punishments for students who make mistakes, according to Dinh Thi Loi, a teacher of Xuan Thu Primary School in Soc Son District of Ha Noi.
“We do not scold (训斥) students or use violence to punish them as we did in the past when they went wrong,” Loi said. Instead, teachers are trying to understand the psychology of each student and adopt the appropriate attitude so that students can improve their behavior without being punished.
For example, when students talk in class, teachers are not shouting or making a pupil feel embarrassed by insulting them in front of their friends, but instead asking them to stand up and think about the reason why they should be silent.
After a short period of time, the teacher will then talk to them again, adopting a softer tone in order for students to see their mistakes and be keen not to repeat them.
The Ministry of Education and Training and Plan Organization co-organized the project, entitled “Protecting children—Strengthening positive discipline method”, from 2009 to 2011 in 110 primary schools in six provinces and Ha Noi.
Within the project, teachers are provided with knowledge on children’s rights and duties and skills to communicate with children in a non-violent way.
The project aims at building a friendly education environment for students so that they can learn effectively and improve their creativity as well as improving the communication between teachers and students.
48. Which of the following would be the best title for the text?
A. A positive project
B. Building a friendly environment
C. The relationship between teachers and pupils
D. Good discipline encourages pupils
49. How did most teachers deal with those students who made mistakes in the past?
A. They talked with those students gently.
B. They kept those students out of the classroom.
C. They used violence to punish those students.
D. They asked those students to remain standing up for a long time.
50. Which of the following is NOT the aim of the project mentioned in the last paragraph?
A. To make students learn efficiently.
B. To help students make no mistakes.
C. To improve the communication between teachers and students.
D. To improve pupils’ creativity.
四、任务型阅读（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。

注意：每个空格只填1个单词。

Garlic (大蒜) is one of the most common spices of the kitchen, and the good news is that growing garlic indoors is simple. Garlic can be easily grown at home from individual cloves(瓣), which is the most commonly used form of cultivating garlic than growing garlic from seeds. Here are some useful tips on growing garlic indoors.
Autumn is the best time to plant garlic. Garlic requires enough time to develop strong roots. In warmer climate, it can be delayed to late winter or early spring.
Ensure the container used to grow garlic is large enough for the roots to have enough space to grow. The larger the size of the container, the healthier and bigger the garlic bulbs (鳞茎) will be. The container should also have holes at the bottom so that the water can drain (流走) out easily.
Sow each clove vertically into the soil at a depth of one inch. Ensure that the blunt end (平端) is facing downward. In case of container gardening, the number of cloves to be sowed in each container depends on the size of the container. In case you are planning to sow more than one clove in each container, make sure that each clove is at least 5 inches apart from
others.
For the best growth of the garlic plant, choose a sunny spot where there is enough air circulation (流通). This will aid evaporation (蒸发) of too much amount of water and prevent the soil from becoming too damp in case too much watering does occur. Window sill (窗台) is a good place to put your container of garlic plant. Once the clove has been sowed, cover the soil with a layer of mulch(覆盖物) to protect the roots from extreme cold. Provide fertilizer at the correct time in right amounts, and proper watering. Once the garlic tips start appearing in the spring season, pull back the layer of mulch. Feed the plants once or twice every month
五、书面表达（满分25分）
请你根据右面的图片写一篇150词左右的短文，谈谈自己的想法。

爸爸：不怕，这里是小马路，警察不多，车子不多……
儿子：老爸，现在是红灯呀！
参考答案:
1-15 CAACD DADAA CBACD
16-35 ABCBA CDBAB CDAAD DDCBA
36-50 CDABB CBAAC ADDCB
51. Tips/Suggestions/Advice 52. autumn 53. provide/supply 54. enable 55. deep 56. downward 57. with/having 58. warm 59. properly 60. Pull
One possible version:
As is known to all, parents’ behaviors will have a deep influence on the development of their children. But some parents don’t pay at tention to what they do and say in public occasions such as crossing the road, driving on the road, gathering for meals, which leaves a negative effect on their children. As is shown in this picture, the father even encourages his son to cross the street against the traffic lights by saying “This is a narrow street, so there are not many policemen here and the traffic is not heavy.”
This will surely do harm to the child. If children often learn from their parents like this, they will form all kinds of bad habits. So in order to make children tell right from wrong and actively participate in building the harmonious society, parents should teach their children by personal example as well as spoken instruction. Only in this way can children grow up normally and be qualified builders of our society.。