重庆市永川中学2015-2016学年高二下学期期中考试英语

重庆市永川中学2015-2016学年高二英语下学期期中试题
(总分150分，考试时间120分钟)
注意事项：
1．答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡规定位置。

2．答选择题时，必须使用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

如需改动，用橡皮擦擦
干净，再选涂其他答案标号。

3．所有试题必须在答题卡上作答，在试题卷上答题无效。

4．答非选择题时，必须用0.5毫米黑色签字笔将答案书写在答题卡规定位置。

第Ⅰ卷
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节：（共5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 is the woman looking at?
A. A phone.
B. A sign.
C. A map.
2. What does the woman want to do?
A. Make some coffee.
B. Buy a coffee maker.
C. Learn to make a video.
3. Where does this conversation take place?
A. At an airport.
B. On the plane.
C. At a train station.
4. What does the woman think about the movie?
A. It’s horrible.
B. It’s too long.
C. It’s very funny.
5. What are the speakers talking about?
A. Birthday gifts.
B. Cooking skills.
C. Growing flowers.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。

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

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

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. How many colleges has the woman been accepted to?
A. Two.
B. Three.
C. Four.
7. What is the woman’s seco nd choice school?
A. New York University.
B. Columbia University.
C. Yale University.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

8. Where does the woman usually exercise?
A. At a gym.
B. In the park.
C. At a dance studio.
9. Why won’t the man join the woman’s class?
A. He prefers running.
B. He’s too busy to exercise.
C. There are no men in the class.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

10. Where will the man spend this summer?
A. In Hawaii.
B. In California.
C. In Eastern Europe.
11. Who might Brandon be?
A. The man’s brother.
B. The man’s roommate.
C. The man’s co-worker.
12. What does the man probably do now?
A. He’s a student.
B. He’s a lawyer.
C. He’s a teacher.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

13. What did the woman study in college?
A. Art.
B. Writing.
C. Advertising.
14. When did the woman start writing children’s books?
A. When she got married.
B. When she had her own kids.
C. When she graduated from college.
15. How many books has the woman written?
A. Three.
B. Eight.
C. Ten.
16. Why is the man interviewing the woman?
A. For a job.
B. For his homework.
C. For his school newspaper.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17. When is the first meeting this year?
A. On Monday.
B. On Wednesday.
C. On Friday.
18. What do we know about the food students grow?
A. It’s healthy and organic.
B. Club members can’t take it home.
C. It’s all given to local food assistance programs.
19. What will be served at the first meeting?
A. Cabbage.
B. Cucumbers.
C. Tomatoes.
20. Who can join the club?
A. All students.
B. First-year students only.
C. All students and teachers.
第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(共15小题:每小题2分，满分30分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A. B. C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑·
A
Dolphins are not fish, but warm-blooded animals. They live in groups, and speak to each other in their own language. In this way they are like other animals, such as bees and birds. But dolphins are very different from almost all land animals. Their brain is nearly the same size as our own, and they live a long time --- at least twenty or thirty years. Like some animals, dolphins use sound to help them find their way around. They also make
these sounds to talk to each other and to help them find food. We now know they do not use their ears to receive these sounds, but the lower part of the mouth, called the jaw.
Strangely, dolphins seem to like man, and for thousands of years there have been stories about the dolphin and its friendship with people.
There is a story about sailors in the 19th century. In a dangerous part of the sea off the coast of New Zealand, they learnt to look for a dolphin called Jack. From 1871 to 1903 Jack met every boat in the area and showed it the way. Then in 1903 a passenger on a boat called The Penguin shot and wounded Jack. He recovered and for nine years more continued
to guide all ships through the area－except for The Penguin.
Today, some people continue to kill dolphins, but many countries of the world now protect them and in these places it is against the law to kill them.
21. By telling the story of Jack the writer wanted to show that _____.
A. Jack is different from other dolphins
B. dolphins should be protected by law
C. dolphins are friendly and clever
D. people are cruel to animals
22. Dolphins are different from many other animals because they _____.
A. have large brains
B. have their own language
C. are warm-blooded
D. live in groups
23. Which of the following does the dolphin use to help it find its way around?
A. Its ears.
B. Its nose.
C. Its eyes.
D. Its mouth.
24. Why did the sailors off the coast of New Zealand look for Jack?
A. They enjoyed playing with him.
B. They wanted his help.
C. He was seriously wounded.
D. He was lonely and liked to be with people.
B
Introduction to Piano
No matter what you do in life, it’s always important to start with the basics. Taught
by experienced musician Dennis Dykstra, this class will give beginning piano learners an introduction to the keyboard, keys, scales, chords, melodies, and note reading. This class
is combined with adult class.
Brinton ( Beg. , Ages 8-17 )…# 487919
Sat. , Apr. 13---Jun 1, 10:30 AM---12 PM
$56 Residents / $112 Non-residents
Guitar Lesson
Learn basic chords, notes, and different strumming (弹奏) techniques. Strum your way to fun. Bring your own guitar. Classes are combined with youth guitar classes.
Brinton ( Beg./ Int. , Ages 12-17 ) …# 37623
Sat. , Apr. 13 –-- Jun.1, 2 PM --- 3:30 PM
$110 Residents / $220 Non-residents
Hip Hop Culture & Modern Dance
Hip hop is a dance form that has origins in New York’s folk culture and has become popularized by the entertainment industry. The steps evolve from tap, jazz & belly dance. The class will consist of clean hip hop music techniques, steps and a routine.
Hamilton( Ages 6-12 )…# 38475
Tue. , Apr, 16---Jun 4, 7 PM --- 8 PM
$18 Residents / $36 Non-residents
Science of Magic and Fantastic Fliers
This super science sampler introduces participants to two hot topics: magic and flight! In science of magic, participants learn the science behind illusions, mind reading and perform a magic escape! Amaze and amuse friends.
In fantastic fliers, participants will fly through flight and aerodynamics ( 空气运动学 ) basics. Discover the four forces that affect flight. Make and test various plane designs to see these forces in action! Not suitable for free or reduced fees.
Jueau ( Ages 4-12 )… #370956
Mon. , Feb. 4, 5:30 PM --- 7:30 PM
$80 Residents / $160 Non-residents
25.The activity Introduction to Piano is intended for those ______.
A. who are experienced in playing the piano
B. who just begin to learn how to play the piano
C. who show interest in teaching the piano lessons
D. who are willing to make the piano for musicians
26. If Mary’s son is 5 years old, she may choose ______ for him.
A. Guitar Lesson
B. Hip Hop Culture & Modern Dance
C. Science of Magic and Fantastic Fliers
D. Introduction to Piano
27.If you want to learn how to play the guitar, you have to go at ______.
A. 2 PM --- 3:30 PM
B. 5:30 PM --- 7:30 PM
C. 10:30 AM---12 PM
D. 7 PM --- 8 PM
C
There are quite a few advantages of wearing school uniforms．The idea may seem disagreeable at first，but considering all the positive effects coming from wearing uniforms you would be more likely to enjoy them．
Teachers love school uniforms because it helps provide an orderly learning environment．Having students dressed in uniforms may teach them how to present themselves in a neat and professional manner．It gives students the opportunity to learn how to dress like young ladies and gentleman．And they can focus their attention on academics rather than style．
Purchasing school uniforms is easy and needs less hesitation and consideration．No matter what the school's policy is，there are only specific basic pieces to the clothes that are necessary，so it won’t break the bank．A few wardrobe items can last a long time．Parents could also enjoy an easy morning，as it will take less time to choose a set of clothes for the school day．
Students wearing uniforms will feel less pressure about what to wear or not to wear when their classmates are dressed similarly．Getting dressed before school becomes less of a chore(琐事) when students are limited in their choices，so there shouldn’t be any trouble about choosing an outfit the day and getting ready quickly．Some students may not like the lack of individuality with a uniform，but some school dress code policies may offer them the opportunities to show their unique styles．
Uniforms today are also becoming a trend and can be seen in many areas of pop culture．Celebrities(名人)and fashion designers are using uniforms as inspiration for new
looks which also appeal to students．
28. What would be the best title for the text?
A. How to dress properly．
B. The advantages of school uniforms．
C. The history of school uniforms．
D. How to deal with pressure in school．
29. Teachers think that wearing school uniforms __________．
A. helps students put more effort into their studies
B. makes students feel less pressure in study
C. is just a tradition that students should follow
D. makes students lose their independence and identity
30 .The underlined part “it won't break the bank” in Paragraph 3 probably means “_______”．
A. a school uniform should be worn every day
B. parents will have to go to the bank many times
C. a school uniform doesn’t cost a lot of money
D. parents who work in a bank can afford the uniform
31. We can infer from the text that school uniform __________．
A. will be designed by students themselves
B. are not popular with fashion designers
C. were not accepted by parents in the past
D. will be more fashionable in the future
D
It's puzzling, isn't it? No matter where you try to tickle (使人发痒) yourself, even on the soles (脚底) of your feet or under your arms, you just can't.
To understand why, you need to know more about how your brain works. One of its main tasks is to try to make good guesses about what's going to happen next. While you're busy getting on with your life, walking downstairs or eating your breakfast, parts of your brain are always trying to predict the future.
Remember when you first learned how to ride a bicycle? At first, it took a lot of concentration to keep the handlebars steady and push the pedals (踏板) . But after a while,
cycling became easy. Now you're not aware of the movements you make to keep the bike going.From experience, your brain knows exactly what to expect, so your body rides the bike automatically. Your brain is predicting all the movements you need to make.
You only have to think consciously about cycling if something changes---like if there's a strong wind or you get a flat tyre. When something unexpected happens like this, your brain is forced to change its predictions about what will happen next. If it does its job well, you'll adjust to the strong wind, leaning your body so you don't fall.
Why is it so important for our brains to predict what will happen next? It helps us make fewer mistakes and can even save our lives. For example, when a chief fireman sees a fire, he immediately makes decisions about how best to position his men. His past experiences help him foresee what might happen and choose the best plan for fighting the fire. His brain can instantly predict how different plans would work out, and he can rule out any bad or dangerous plans without putting his men at risk in real life.
So how does all this answer your question about tickling, kids? Because your brain is always predicting your own actions, and how your body will feel, as a result, you cannot tickle yourself. Other people can tickle you because they can surprise you. You can't predict what their tickling actions will be.
32. We can infer from Paragraph 4 that_______.
A. it's nothing serious to get a flat tyre.
B. weather changes can be predicted by brain.
C. prediction can be changeable and adaptable.
D. it's dangerous to cycle in the strong wind.
33. The phrase "rule out" in Paragraph 5 probably means “________”.
A. make rules of
B. think about
C.carry on
D. get rid of
34. What is the best title for this passage?
A. The Secret of Cycling.
B. Why Can't I Tickle Myself ?
C. How Does the Brain work?
D. The Importance of Prediction
35. The passage is probably taken from .
A. a science book for children B a guidebook for passengers
C. a scientific report for experts
D.a research paper for doctors
第二节七选五（共 5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

选项中有两项为多余选项。

在答题卡上将相应选项涂黑。

How to be a good tourist
We travel for work but also for fun and learning. New restaurants, galleries, temples and new a rchitecture…These places are homes for people like us who live and work there. How would you want visitors to behave in your own home? Think about it. 36 There are many ways of doing this without sacrificing our own holiday.
Do your homework. 37 Guides will help you when you get to site, but is that the best place to go? Is it popular onl y because the one-day tourist can see it easily or because it is really a worthwhile place to visit? You’d better check it out.
38 Don’t go to your hot els for meals. Walk around, even if in the streets closest to your hotel. Eat in local restaurants .Talk to the locals. Learn a few in the local language and use them. You will surely get a smile from the hotel staff and street sellers .
Help preserve the sites. Most of the sites you visit may be visited by millions of people a year, so care needs to be taken to allow others to enjoy them as well. Some of these monuments are so old and fragile that they are sensitive to the touch of hands or bags and shows. 39 This way, you don’t encourage the use of those plastic bags that fly all over many sites.
And here’s the big one—good manners are nearly universal. 40 If that doesn’t sound like you, then give the world a break and stay home.
A. Read up on the places you want to visit.
B. We’ve cleaned up after ourselves and taken only good memories.
C. Good tourist is polite, positive and eco-sensitive.
D. If we are good tourists, wherever we go, we try to make it a little better because of our
visit.
E. Experience the place.
F. Always have a cloth bag with you .
G. Try to buy something from the local stores.
第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A,B,C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳
选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

When I was 8 years old, a gentleman came to our orphanage（孤儿院）and taught u s how to do woodworking projects.
I remember my first project—a small table. I was so 41 of it that I looked upon it as if I had created a(an) 42 . It was abs olutely beautiful and it had taken me six weeks to 43 it. I could hardly wait to give it to Mother Winters as a 44 . She was the head teacher of our orphanage, who was always 45 with us.
As the tables were not dry from the clear painting, the man told us to wait a few days before taking them to our dormitories. But I was just so 46 and happy that I couldn’t wait. I 47 out like a flash, carrying my table and smiling from ear to ear.
When I reached the dormitory I placed the little table beside my bed. I was 48 it when Mother Winters entered. She walked over 49 the table. Running her hand across it, she noticed that it was still wet.
“Were you 50 to bring this home?” she asked.
“No, ma’am,” I 51 with my head down.
She ordered me to throw the table out and so I did. After she left, I immediately opened the door to get it back. There was 52 stuck all over. I brushed and cried, but it would not come off.
I hid the table in my closet(橱柜) and never 53 it. A year later while cleaning up, I gave the table to Mother Henderson, my houseparent（宿管员）, thinking that she would 54 it away.
Thirty years later at a reunion, I 55 that Mother Henderson was living nearby, so I drove up to see her. We talked cheerfully for long. As I was about to leave, she asked
me to come down to her 56 to get something important. I followed her 57 into a dark corner. She picked something up. 58 she turned around, I could see that she was holding a little table.
Mother Henderson kept the little table that I had given up for lost so long ago.
Today, I look at that table with bittersweet memories but full of 59 to Mother Henderson, who kept it for a young orphan who tried very hard to 60 .
41. A. tired B. proud C. aware D. ashamed
42. A. wonder B. record C. award D. product
43. A. paint B. invent C. complete D. design
44. A. reward B. award C. prize D. gift
45. A. satisfied B. strict C. mad D. angry
46. A. upset B. amazed C. confident D. excited
47. A. walked B. rushed C. stepped D. climbed
48. A. admiring B. drying C. observing D. hiding
49. A. on B. up C. to D. in
50. A. determined B. embarrassed C. encouraged D. supposed
51. A. agreed B. whispered C. sighed D. argued
52. A. glue B. paint C. dirt D. wood
53. A. touched B. shook C. had D. divided
54. A. take B. give C. throw D. put
55. A. learned B. recommended C. remembered D. expected
56. A. bathroom B. bedroom C. balcony D. basement
57. A. unexpectedly B. curiously C. unwillingly D. worriedly
58. A. As B. Since C. Before D .Until
59. A. sympathy B. admiration C. appreciation D. regret
60. A. adjust B. perform C .study D. please
第Ⅱ卷
注意：将答案写在答题卡上。

写在本试卷上无效。

第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Shanghai middle school teachers are among the world's most 61 (qualify）, according
to a survey conducted 62 the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
OECD surveyed 63 (near) 4,000 Shanghai teachers from 199 junior middle schools
in 2015 along with teachers from 37 other countries and regions.
Shanghai's education impressed the world after students of the city won the 64 (one) place in the Program for International Student Assessment, the OECD's math, science and reading tests of students from 65 (dozen) of countries, in 2009 and 2012.
Some 98.5 percent of the surveyed Shanghai teachers have bachelor's degrees 66 higher degrees, according to the survey results, released on Thursday. 67 global average is 92.7 percent.
The average age of the Shanghai teachers 68 38, five years younger than the global average. Shanghai teachers have an average 63 days a year for 69 (train) and professional development, double the global average, while Shanghai teachers invest 70 time in administration(行政管理） and more time in teaching than foreign teachers, the survey showed.
第四部分写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。

作文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。

每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

错词：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。

I am writing to tell you something about the people doing the square dance in our community, that has made us terribly upset.
Recently, every morning and evening, many people gather dance in our community square, which helps to keep healthy. However, the long-time dancing and the noise pollution causing by the loudspeaker really brings about unbearable things.
We can’t rest or sleep well. As a result , the students are not only late from school but also sleepy in class, and the workers are easy tired out while working.
Here are some suggestion to solve the problem. You should either shorten the dancing time or make another choice of dancing places. Only in this way can they have a fun and let others enjoy life.
Would you please communicate with the organizers about that I said?
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
假设你是李华。

为了促进学生多读书，读好书，打造校园书香氛围，你校发起读书运动。

请你按照以下要点写一篇倡议书，倡导同学们读书。

表达要点：1. 为什么读书
2. 读什么书, 怎样读书
3. 发起倡议
注意：可适当增加细节使行文连贯。

字数100左右。

开头已经为你写好，不计入总词数。

Dear schoolmates,
答案
听力
1-5 CAABA 6-10 BCCAC 11-15 CABBB 16-20 CCACA
阅读
21-24 CADB 25-27BCA 28-31 BACD 32-35 CDBA 36-40 DAEFC
完形
41—45:BACDB 46—50:DBACD 51—55:BCACA 56—60:DBACD
语法填空
61.qualified 62. by 63. nearly 64. first 65. dozens
66. or 67. The 68. is 69.being trained 70. less
短文改错
that →which dance前加to causing → caused brings →bring from→for
easy → easily suggestion→ suggestions You→They 去掉fun前的a that→what Dear schoolmates,
Do you like reading?
Books are like our friends. Just like hanging around with a good friend, reading can broaden our horizons, enlarge our knowledge, improve our taste for life and keep us company when we feel lonely.
So what books should we read? We should choose the books which benefit us most with k nowledge, virtue and good interest. And we’d better think while reading instead of just taking in everything blindly. Taking notes will help you learn more from books.
Now, aiming to motivate us students to read more good books and build a more cultural school environment which is heavy with the atmosphere of reading, our school has launched a reading campaign. This is really a meaningful activity. Why not pick up a book now and join in the fun? Wish you a good journey in books.。