高二英语下学期第一次联考试题-人教版高二全册英语试题

遵义县第一中学2015-2016-2高二第一次联考
英语
第一局部听力〔共两节，每一小题1.5分，共30分〕
第一节〔共5小题，每一小题1.5分，总分为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三个选项中选出最优选项，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. How will the man get to the bank?
A. He will turn right.
B. He will cross the street.
C. He will go straight and then left.
2. What will the speakers do first?
A. Go to a gas station.
B. Have some dinner.
C. Drive to a theater.
3. When did the man start going to the candy store?
A. When he was 8.
B. When he was 10.
C. When he was 15.
4. How long will the speakers stay in Greenwich?
A. For 15 minutes.
B. For two hours.
C. For two and a half hours.
5. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In a police station.
B. In a classroom.
C. At home.
第二节〔共15小题，每一小题1.5分，总分为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三个选项中选出最优选项，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，每一小题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. What are the speakers doing?
A. Seeing a movie.
B. Having dinner.
C. Making soup.
7. How does the man probably feel?
A. Unhappy.
B. Nervous.
C. Relieved.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

8. When does this conversation take place?
A. At about 2:00 p.m.
B. At about 4:00 p.m.
C. At about 6:00 p.m.
9. What does the robber look like?
A. He is tall.
B. He has a beard.
C. He has black hair.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

10. Where did the speakers go last week?
A. To a pub.
B. To a concert.
C. To a music festival.
11. What does the woman think of rock music?
A. Loud.
B. Enjoyable.
C. Hard to understand.
12. Why doesn’t the woman want Jane to join them?
A. She dislikes Jane.
B. Jane won’t have a ticket.
C. Jane hates
classical music.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

13. Where are the speakers?
A. In the library.
B. In a restaurant.
C. In the classroom.
14. When is the man’s class?
A. 1:50.
B. 2:00.
C. 2:30.
15. What does the woman like about the summer school?
A. The teachers.
B. The size of the class.
C. The friendly students.
16. Where is the man planning to go?
A. New York.
B. Boston.
C. Washington
D.C.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17. How old was Hosseini when his family moved to America?
A. 5.
B. 11.
C. 15.
18. What was Hosseini doing when his first book became popular?
A. He was still in college.
B. He was a full-time writer.
C. He was working as a doctor.
19. When was Hosseini’ssecond novel published?
A. In 2013.
B. In 2007.
C. In 2003.
20. What is And the Mountains Echoed about?
A. Two women in Afghanistan.
B. A couple that takes in two children.
C. A boy’s relationship with his father and best friend.
第二局部阅读理解〔共两节，总分为40分〕
第一节〔共15小题，每一小题2分，共30分〕
阅读如下短文，从每题所给的四个选项〔A、B、C和D〕中，选出最优选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A
Tracey Webb and her husband Keith were driving friends home to Tavistock late on 11 May when they saw two cars that had just crashed badly.
The couple had only completed their first aid training on the previous day,but they didn’t hesitate(犹豫) to act. Tracey sa id,“We stopped our car,and our friend Drew called 999.I ran to the cars first and checked the people. Both drivers were very shocked, but they were up and walking around. However, there was a front seat passenger trapped in one car so Iasked Drew to also call for a fire truck.〞“I shouted to Keith to help the drivers, then climbed into the back seat of the car and sat holding the head of the trapped passenger, a 17-year-old boy. Both his legs were caught under the dashbord(仪表板). The car was full of broken glass. The passenger’s head was covered in glass and tiny cuts.〞
Tracey added, “He was crying in pain, so I kept talking to him to calm him down. Following my first aid training, I checked for signs of injury and asked some of the boy’s medical history to pass on to the doctors.〞
“An ambulance came first, and the doctors said I was doing exactly the right thing. I sat holding the injured passenger’s head upright and still for another 20 minutes and finally handed over to a doctor just before the fireman cut off the roof of the car.〞
Throughout the process, the couple both stayed calm and focused on what they had learned during their first aid course.
“If I had not taken my first aid training, the situation could have been very different that night. We saved a life,〞said Tracey.
21.On seeing the car accident, Tracey immediately____________.
A. called for an ambulance
B. asked the firemen for help
C. checked the men in the car accident
D. climbed into the car to save the injured boy
22. What was wrong with the 17-year-old boy?
A. He was seriou sly injured and couldn’t see.
B. He got trapped in the car and couldn’t get out.
C. His head hit the dashboard and was covered in cuts.
D. His legs were cut by pieces of glass and losing blood.
23. What do we know from the text?
A. Tracey was too shocked to act at first.
B. The drivers in the accident were badly injured.
C. Tracey thought the first aid training is very helpful.
D. The couple were driving home when the accident happened.
24. Which words can best describe Tracey and her husband?
A. Calm and warm-hearted.
B. Quick and creative.
C. Patient and clever.
D. Kind and honest.
B
If you’re a girl between the ages of 7 and 17, and you’re hoping to meet new friends , join the Circle of Friends Club, which offers a safe environment for young girls to meet friends of their own ages on the Internet.
The site protects the email addresses of its members and allows girls to send mass emails to many friends at once. Since the club has members from everywhere, friends can be made locally, nationally or around the world.
It has a special interest search so that girls who are, for example, interested in sports can find other friends that have the same interest. Members can create their own page at Circle of Friends where they can introduce others to their family members or their friends.
Those who would like to join the club need to pay﹩12 per year. At least you’ll feel safe knowing that your daughter’s privacy is well protected here. There’s also a short list of rules, and if the rules are broken, the member will not be
accepted anymore.
Rules are general: The club is only for girls who are between the ages of 7 and 17. You must stay active in the club---that is, you must send at least one letter to one of your pen friends every month. Anyone reported for using rude words in their letters will be banned.
No one is allowed to put email addresses, last name, the phone number or the name of school in letters. It’s also against the rules to ask a member to contact another member outside of the club. Every member needs to get the okay from their parents to become a member at the Circle of Friends Club. They also ask that you don’t take on more pen friends than you can actually write to.
Girls looking for friends won’t find a safer site than the Circle of Friends Club. In addition, they’ll have a chance to meet other girls from around the wor ld, learn about their cultures, and start up friendships that could last forever.
25.What do we know about the Circle of Friends Club?
A. Girls find it hard to follow most of the rules.
B. Most of its members are from foreign countries.
C．Each of its members owns just one email address.
D. Girls with the same hobbies can find each other easily here.
26. What does the author think of the money the club charges every year?
A. It should be free of charge.
B. It is a waste of money.
C. It is worth the money.
D. It charges too much.
27. If you’re a member of the Circle of Friends Club, you should ________.
a. be a girl of 7-17 years old.
b. write to your pen friend every week.
c. never say something impolite in letters.
d. pay a small amount of money
every year.
e. share your personal information with your pen friends.
A. acd
B. abc
C. bcd
D.bde
28. How is the text organized?
A. Topic—Argument---Explanation
B. Opinion---Discussion---description
C. Example--Discussion---Conclusion.
D. Introduction---Description--Conclusion
C
Here they come----your new students and the first week of school. What can you do to set the right tone(气氛)during those days? Here teachers share their tips for starting the year off well.
First, we discuss how we felt in the morning and how it’s okay to be nervous. Next we do the yarn(纱线) trick where they all cut off a piece of yarn. I do this too. I slowly wind my yarn around my finger as I tell about myself. Then one at a time everyone else tells about themselves. Their nervousness disappears in the relaxing atmosphere.
-- ----Mary Cook
I send a letter home before school begins, asking each child to bring in a photo of themselves doing something they learned when they were younger. On the first day, the pictures are matched with names. On the second day, we start talking about the pictures. I bring in one of me as well from when I was a child. I start talking about the picture. After hearing about me, they are eager to talk about themselves. --------Lisa Shook
It is important to show your students your confidence. They are very nervous and need to know they are following an adult that is prepared. I always tell my students that feeling nervous is quite normal but that they should know I am organized, prepared, and know exactly what to do. If they follow me and trust me, everything will be okay.
-------Coleen Keff
Setting clear expectations from day one allows the children to be successful. If they know what is expected then they know what to do. If the children are comfortable and trust their teacher they will be eager to learn, share and try new things. Also, always make the parents feel welcome. Give them some jobs. They can be very useful. ------Andrew Corbin
29. Who will be interested in the text most?
A．Parents B. Teachers C. Writers D. Students
30.Who uses a game to reduce the nervousness of the students on the first day of
school?
A. Mary Cook
B. Liser Shook
C. Coleen Keff
D. Andrew Corbin
31. Andrew Corbin thinks__________.
A. setting high expectations is important for kids.
B. it is important for teachers to try new things.
C. it is important for teachers to dream big.
D. parents’ involvement is very important.
D
Texting while driving can be serious. Adding to the peril: texting and driving while asleep at the wheel. A woman in New Zealand managed to drive and even send her friends text messages for hours while asleep, according to a story in the New Zealand Herald. Surprisingly, she did not get into an accident.
According to News 3 New Zealand, the woman, who suffers from a sleep condition and was taking sleeping pills at the time, drive around New Zealand all night. The sleep-driver left her house in Hamilton, headed to Auckland and then to her former home in Mount Naunganui on the coast late on Tuesday night, driving for a total of five hours and about 190 miles. As she sleep-drove, she texted her friends, who believed she sent them while half asleep, says New Zealand’s News 3.
Police say that although the woman was texting during her driving, she was unaware the entire time and has no memory of the nighttime ride. The police began tracking the woman’s movement through her cellphone after receiving a call from a concerned friend, but weren’t able to find her as she kept driving. “while all this was going on, we were scanning any reports of unusual or concerning driving as we tried to find the Toyota and prevent a possible tragedy(悲剧),〞 police officer Dave Litton was quoted in the Daily Mail.
Police said that the woman’s cousin finally found her in her former house on the coast, asleep. “While her being found safe and well is a relief for everyone involved, the possibility for tragedy was huge and we’re urging people suffering
medical conditions to be open and honest with their doctors and seek advice,〞 Litton told the New Zealand Herald.
32. The underlined word “peril〞 in Paragraph 1 means________.
A. fun
B. danger
C. disaster
D. concern
33. The woman drove in that way mainly because_______.
A. she wanted to play a joke on the police.
B. s he wanted to attract her friend’s attention.
C. the eagerness to go home drove her to do so.
D. a sleep condition made her unaware of her action.
34. What police officer Dave Litton said in Paragraph 3 showed that＿＿＿＿.
A. the police could do nothing
B. the police were very worried
C. the woman had driven that way before
D. such behavior-related tragedies had happened before
35. The text is mainly about a New Zealand woman who ________.
A. behaved strangely in her car
B. drove and texted while asleep
C. attracted the police’s attention
D. was found at her former house
第二节〔共5小题，每一小题2分，总分为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优选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

选项中有两项为多余项。

How to communicate effectively
Effective communication is a must for everyone who hopes to be successful. It helps express your thoughts and improves your career prospects(前景)as well as strengthens relationship. Therefore, it’s necessary to work hard to improve your communication skills.
____36______
Before you are ready to talk to a group of people, you should think about what
you are going to talk about. Although a printed copy of a speech may not be always necessary, highlighting a few important issues in your mind is a must. ___37____ And it reduces the possibilities of getting away from the main issues.
Choose your words
Choice of words is the most important part of any communication. Simple, clear words are appropriate for the issue you are discussing. Needless to say, words that could make your audience unpleasant are best kept out of the communication. Most people tend to be careful about their language while at work. __38____ This may hurt your loved ones beyond your imagination.
Body language
Many people use body language by mistake and end up making a fool of themselves. Body languagemeans keeping eye contact and using hand gestures only wherever required. __39_____ This will make your talk more of a stage performance and defeat its purpose.
Listen and concentrate
Communication is an exchange of ideas. Once you are done with your part, listen carefully to what other people plan to say. __40____ Get rid of all distractions(分散注意力的事物)such as a phone before you begin communication. A distraction not only disturbs your focus, but it also causes your audience’s attention to wander.
A.Gather your thoughts.
B. Prepare a copy of a speech.
C. However, when they get home they often use colorful language.
D. This will help you remain focused throughout your communication.
E. If you are giving a speech, it is important that you focus on that activity only.
F. Effective communication is a gradual process and requires efforts on your part.
G.Remember, there is no need to speak every word with a gesture or facial expression.
第三局部英语知识运用〔共两节，总分为45分〕
第一节完形填空〔共20小题，每一小题1.5分，共30分〕
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从41~60各题所给的〔A、B、C和D〕四个选项中选出最优选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

There was once a famous king whose name was Tamerlane. Like Alexander the Great, he _41___ to become the master of the whole world. So he raised a great __42___ and made war on other countries. He conquered many kings and ___43___ many cities. But at last his army was beaten; and Tamerlane escaped alone from the field of ___44___.
For a long time he wandered in _45_____ from place to place. His enemies were ___46___ him. He was about to lose all hope.
One day he was __47____ under a tree, thinking of his failure. He had now been a wanderer for twenty days. He couldn’t __48___ any longer. Suddenly he saw a small object climbing up the trunk(树干)of the tree. He looked more __49___ and saw it was an ant, __50___ a grain of wheat as large as itself.
There was a __51____ in the tree only a little way above, and that was the home of the ant.
“You are __52___ , Mr. Ant,〞he said, “but you are carrying something that is too heavy for you.〞 Just as he _53____, the ant lost its footing and fell to the ground. But it __54___ held on to the grain of wheat. Tamerlane __55__ the little insect. It tried the second time, the third time … the twentieth time---but always with the same __56___ . Then it tried the twenty-first time. _57____ , one little step at a time, it climbed across the rough place where it had __58___ so often. The next minute it climbed __59___ into its home, carrying the grain of wheat. “Well done!〞 said Tamerlane,〞you’ve taught me a lesson. I，too, will try, try again, _60___ I succeed.〞
All this he did.
41. A. failed B. learned C. chose D. wished
42. A. party B. family C. army D. group
43. A. burned B.defended C. rebuilt D. developed
44. A. business B. battle C. sports D. wheat
45. A. peace B. relief C. puzzlement D. fear
B. looking for
C. caring about
D. calling on
46. A.fighting
against
47. A. lying B. singing C. sleeping D. practicing
48. A. grow up B. get around C. carry on D. stay up
49. A. quickly B. excitedly C. seriously D. closely
50. A. eating B. carrying C. discovering D. picking
51. A. hole B. cave C. leaf D. flower
52. A. hungry B. small C. brave D. smart
53. A. discussed B. explained C. complained D. spoke
54. A. only B. still C. also D. even
55. A. watched B. touched C. helped D. guided
56. A. goal B. method C. result D. reason
57. A. Hurriedly B. Gently C. Slowly D. Sadly
58. A. stopped B. appeared C. prepared D. fallen
59. A. worriedly B. safely C. freely D. calmly
60. A. till B. after C. if D. because
第二节〔共10小题；每一小题1.5分，总分为15分〕
阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或者使用括号中词语的正确形式〔不超过3个单词〕填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为61----70的相应位置上。

My first football __61__ (compete) was in Chengdu, Sichuan province several years ago. Last year our team went to Seattle, Washington in the USA. We _62___ (win) second place. _63____ (personal), I think the team that got first place cheated,
because they had developed a new type of program just __64____ the match began. So we need to encourage our programmer to improve our intelligence too. We are __65__ (determine) to create an even _66____(good) system. In a way our programmer is like our coach. She programs us with all _67____ possible moves she has seen while _68___ (watch) human games. Then she prepares reliable moves to use if a new situation arises. In this w ay I can make up new moves using my “artificial intelligence〞. I would really like to play against a human team, for I have been programmed to act just like them. After all, _69____ the help of my electronic brain that never forgets anything, using my intelligence is _70___ I’m all about.
第四局部写作〔共两节，总分为35分〕
第一节短文改错〔共10小题，每一小题1分，总分为10分〕
假定英语课上教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。

文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处，每处错误仅涉与一个单词的增加，删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号〔∧〕，并在其下面写上该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线〔\〕划掉。

修改：在错的词下面划一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。

注意：1. 每处错误与其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者〔从第11处起〕不计分。

With the rapidly development of the economy, more and more people were leading a much happier life. Therefore, fewer people like to spend time read. In these people’s opinion, it is no use reading when they cannot earn enough money anyway.
I think it is totally wrong of them to have so an idea. Books not only offer us all kinds of knowledges, but bring us happiness and to enrich our lives. Believe it or not, the good book sometimes can even change a person’s life. O nly by lifelong learning can we possibly keep up the pace of the world. I do hope that more and more
people will develop the habit of reading.
第二节书面表达〔总分为25分〕
假设你是光明中学高中毕业生李华，母校将为高一新生举办主题为：“What to learn in senior high school?〞的英语沙龙活动，特邀请你结合自身经历谈谈自己的体会。

请根据以下提纲准备一份英语发言稿。

1. 学会学习：方法、习惯等；
2. 学会做人：真诚、友善等；
3. 其他方面：考生自拟。

注意：
1．词数120左右；
2. 发言稿开头和结尾已写出，不计入总词数；
3．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
Good morning, everyone! It is my honor to be here to share with you my views on what to learn in senior high school.
_______________________________________________________________________________ _
Thank you!
遵义县第一中学2015-2016-2高二下学期模块考试
英语
选择题：
1—5 BCACC 6—10 BACBA 11--15 ACBBA 16—20 ACCBB
21--25 CBCAD 26--30 CADBA 31--35 DBDBB 36-40 ADCGE
41--45 DCABD 46--50 BACDB 51--55 ACDBA 56-60 CCDBA
语篇填空：
61 petition 62. won 63. Personally 64. before 65. determined
66. better 67. the 68. watching 69. with 70. what
改错：
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good book sometimes can even change a person’s life. Only by lifelong learning can we possibly keep up∧the pace of the world. I do hope that more and more people with
will develop the habit of reading.
书面表达：
〔1.介绍自身经历是需以一般过去时为主，人称主要为第一人称。

2. 介绍在今后三年高中生活中应注意的事项应该以一般将来时或“情态动词+动词原形〞为主。

〕
Good morning, everyone! It is my honor to be here to share with you my views on what to learn in senior high school.
In the coming three years, our school life will be challenging. Firstly, we should learn to learn efficiently. Personally, I used to try effective methods to achieve my academic goals. Developing a good habit is also important. It really benefited me a lot to preview lessons, get actively involved in class, and review what had been taught after class. In addition, we should learn how to get on well with others. In school, I respected teachers and was friendly to classmates. It was with sincerity and
faithfulness that we created a harmonious atmosphere. Finally, we should take part in sports and outdoor activities frequently. They were really helpful to build up my body and enrich my school life.
No pain, no gain. I am sure that with your great efforts, you will enjoy a colorful and fruitful life here.
Thank you!
附录1：录音原文
Text 1
M: What is the best way to get to the bank? Should I go straight down this street or take a right?
W: There’s a bank just across the street and to the left. (1)That’s the closest one.
Text 2
W: Did you get the gas for the car?
M: Oh, I forgot. We’d bet ter get some on our way back. But when the movie is over, we should get some dinner first before we leave. (2)
M: I have been coming to this candy shop ever since I was 8 years old. (3)We used to eat as many as we could all at once.
W: How many pieces of candy can you eat at one time now?
M: Maybe 10. My record was 15. But I can’t do that anymore.
Text 4
M: The boat to Greenwich sails in 15 minutes. Let’s hurry and find good seats. W: We arrive at 2:00?
M: Yes. And we leave Greenwich for the return trip at 4:30. (4)
Text 5〔推断题〕
W: Johnny, what do you think you’re doing?!
M: I’m calling the police to help with my math, Mom.You said if I need help, I can call somebody.
W: But I didn’t mean the police.
Text 6
M: This soup is delicious. (6) What’s in it, Mary?
W: I am sorry. What?
M: You know,sometimes I think you watch too much TV. (7)
W: Oh, I hardly ever watch TV.
M: Are you serious?
W: Well, sometimes I watch morning shows,but I usually just watch late-night movies. M: And you always have dinner in front of the TV. (6)I mean, you never talk to me.
(7)
W: Yes, I do. I talk to you during commercials…
Text 7
M: So, you say you had your handbag robbed this afternoon at about what time? (8) W: It wastwo hours ago, so that was about four o’clock. (8) Iwas shopping when aman suddenly took my bag and ran off.
M: Was there anything valuable inside the bag?
W: Not really, but the bag itself was an expensive one — it cost me about $500. M: And do you remember what the man looked like?
W: I did get a quick look at him. He was wearing a black T-shirt, and he wasn’t very tall. He also had a beard and dark brown hair. (9)
M: OK. I just need to find out a few more details before we take action.
M: Would you like to hear some music tonight?
W: Where? At the pub again?
M: No. Let’s go to City Hall. There will be a concert there starting at 9:00. W: Don’t tell me it’s the same thing we heard at the pub last week. (10)
M: No. That time, it was rock.
W: Yes, rock and roll. (11)Frankly speaking,it was too loud for me. (11)I didn’t enjoy it.
M: Neither did I. It was hard for me to understand the words.
W: Well, what sort of music will be played at the concert tonight?
M: Classical piano music, very soft and light…
W: Sounds great! In that case, I’ll definitely go.
M: By the way, why don’t you ask Jane to come, too? I have one more ticket…W: No, she wouldn’t come. She hates anything “classical.〞 (12)
M: Well, anyway, I’ll pick you up at 8:00 tonight. See you then.
W: See you!
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W: The service is really slow here. I’ve been trying to get the waiter’s attention for the last 10 minutes. (13)
M: I hope he takes our order soon. (13) Otherwise, I’ll be late for my class at
2 o’clock. (14)
W: I have class at 2:30 as well. I notice you have a math book. Do you like the summer school here?
M: It’s pretty good. I think I’ve learned a lot.
W: Yeah, I only wish the class were a little smaller. But I like my teachers a lot.
(15) They are very friendly and patient with all students.
M: I see. By the way, where are you from?
W: I’m from Boston. How about you?
M: I’m from Washington D. C. I’m only staying here for three more weeks. Then, I’ll go to Columbia University in New York. (16)
W: Oh, here comes the waiter. It seems we are going to get served after all. M: Good. I’m starving.
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Born in Afghanistan in 1965, Khaled Hosseini is an American novelist and doctor.
He is famous for his three novels: The Kite Runner, A Thousand Splendid Suns, and And the Mountains Echoed, which all became bestsellers. When he was 11 years old, he moved with his family to France, and four years later, they moved to the United States. (17)After college, he worked as a doctor in California, but after The Kite Runner reached international success in 2003, he left medicine to be a full-time writer. (18)The Kite Runner, set in Afghanistan and California, is a story about a young boy and his relationship with his father and best friend. The book spent four weeks at the number one spot on The New York Times Bestseller List and was made into a film in 2007. A Thousand Splendid Suns is Hosseini’s second novel and was published in 2007. (19)Also set in Afghanistan, the story follows two women during the time the Taliban took control of the country. The novel spent 15 weeks at the number one spot on The New York Times Bestseller List. His third novel And the Mountains Echoed was released in 2013. It is also a story about family, although it’s not centered on any single character. The main relationship in the novel is between a brother and sister who are sold to a childless couple. (20)The book spent 33 weeks on The Times list, but it didn’t take the number one spot.。