福建省泉州市惠安县荷山中学2015-2016学年高二英语下学期期中试题

荷山中学2016高二年下学期期中考英语试卷本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。

总分150分。

考试时间120分钟。

第I卷（共三部分，共100分）第一部分听力 (共两节，满分30分)第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）请听下面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答案，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. Where is the post office?A. Near the traffic lights.B. Opposite the bookstore.C. At the turning of the street.2. What does the woman say about Jim?A. He’ll return the following week.B. He’ll begin his vacation next week.C. He’ll be back right after the holiday.3. When did the alarm clock go off?A. At 8:00.B. At 8:15.C. At 8:30.4. Where are the two speakers now?A. At home.B. At a cinema.C. At a zoo.5. What does the woman suggest the man do?A. Get some medicine.B. Have something to eat.C. Take a walk.第二节（共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分）请听下面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答案，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。

听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。

6. Where did the man learn English?A. In China.B. In Britain.C. In the United States.7. Why did the man go to the United States?A. For business.B. For holidays.C. For a meeting.听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。

8. How long has the restaurant served breakfast?A. About 6 years.B. About 16 years.C. About 60 years.9. What will Betty probably try?A. Fried eggs.B. Fresh fruit.C. French toast.听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。

10. How does the woman feel about the man’s new computer?A. Surprised.B. Envious.C. Interested.11. What can we learn about the man?A. He bought a computer for the woman a year ago.B. He pays much attention to products in high technology.C. He always buys expensive computers.12. What does the woman use her computer for?A. Watching TV.B. Chatting online.C. E-mailing.听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。

13. Why does the man see the woman?A. He feels uncomfortable.B. His wife is weak.C. He has trouble with his wife.14. When did the man have a small operation?A. Three years ago.B. Last year.C. Six months ago.15. What does the woman think the m an’s problem is?A. His job.B. His wife.C. His operation.16. What do we know about the woman?A. She isn’t fit for her job.B. She didn’t give the man any examination.C. She will give the man further examination.听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。

17. Why did Mr. Grey like walking from the station to his office?A. To take some fresh air.B. To get some exercise.C. To meet all sorts of people.18. What happened to Mr. Grey several years ago?A. He was robbed.B. He gave some money to a stranger.C. He borrowed some money from a stranger.19. What was the purpose of Mr. Grey’s behavior?A. To avoid unnecessary trouble.B. To buy a ticket for the stranger.C. To help the stranger start his career.20. Why did the stranger stop Mr. Grey this time?A. To borrow some money.B. To thank him.C. To return the money.第二部分：阅读理解 (共两节，40分)第一节 (共15小题；每小题2分，共30分)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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AMany experts say that Billy Wilder changed the history of American movies. He is often called the best movie maker Hollywood has ever had.He was known for making movies that offered sharp social comment. Wilder was one of the first directors to do this. Between the middle l930s and the l980s, Billy Wilder made almost fifty movies. During that time he received more than twenty nominations(提名)from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He won six of the Oscar awards. His movies have been seen by people around the world.In l944, Billy Wilder made the film Double Indemnity. Some critics said this movie established him as one of the greatest Hollywood directors. Wilder directed The Lost Weekend in 1945. Ray Milland plays the part of an alcoholic writer in the movie. It shows that alcohol rules his life, yet he does not admit it. He hides alcohol in his home and says he is not drinking.In l950, Wilder made Sunset Boulevard. This movie told of an aging actress in silent movies. She plans to return to movies though facing many problems. In l954, Billy Wilder became an independent producer. The next year, Wilde r’s first movie as an independent filmmaker was a huge success. It was The Seven Year Itch. In this movie, a married mail wants to cheat on his wife with some of his friends. In l959, Wilder made a funny movie that was very popular. It was Some Like It Hot. It tells about two jazz musicians being chased by criminals. They decide to wear women’s clothes and join a band in which all the musicians were women.Wilder died in March, 2002. He was ninety-five. A current Hollywood producer said: "Billy Wilder made movies that people will never forget. "21. The text is mainly about __________..A. the background of American moviesB. the development of American moviesC. Wilder’s attitude to American moviesD. Wilder’s achievements in American movies22. What was Wilder famous for according to Paragraph 2 ?A. His unique style of making movies.B. Sharp remarks on society in his movies.C. More than twenty awards he received.D. Almost fifty movi es he produced himself.23. Which of the following made Wilder among the greatest Hollywood directors?A. Double Indemnity.B. Sunset Boulevard.C. The Lost weekend.D. Some Like It Hot.24. The text is developed mainly __________ .A. by following time orderB. by making comparisonsC. by analyzing exact dataD. by giving instructionsBOn February 14, people look forward to getting cards from friends-cards that say, “Will you be my Valentine?” Did you ever wonder why? And what does that even mean?As i t turns out, people have been celebrating Valentine’s Day for centuries, in one form or another. In fact, historians say it may begin with a Roman holiday that goes back more than 2,000 years. They say Valentine’s Day has its roots in an agricultural festival called the Feast of Lupercalia—a festival that was celebrated every year on February 14, just as Valentine’s Day is today.Around 500 A.D., a Roman Catholic Pope named Gelasius decided to replace the Feast of Lupercalia with a Christian festival. So February 14 became a day to honor Saint Valentine. Why?According to legend, Saint Valentine had been thrown in prison several centuries earlier for disobeying a Roman emperor. The legend says that while Saint Valentine was in prison, he fell in love with the jailor’s daughter and sent her a note he signed, “From your valentine.”That’s supposedly where the tradition of sending Valentines began. The Saint Valentine’s Day celebration eventually spread to France, England and other countries.At first, people used to exchange hand-written notes with their Valentines. But in the 1840s, a woman named Esther Howland created the first commercially produced Valentine’s Day greeting cards in the United States. Nowadays, according to one report, more people send cards to friends around Valentine’s Day than on any other holiday except Christmas. Today, Valentine’s Day is no longer a religious holiday. It’s just a day to show your friends you appreciate them. Chocolate and flowers are among the most common ways people show that appreciation. In fact, the people who keep track of chocolate sales say that more than $1 billion worth is sold around Valentine’s Day.And according to the National Retail Federation, people will spend $2.1 billion this year on flowers. But you do n’t have to buy anything for your Valentine. A home-made card is just fine. After all, it’s the thought that counts.25. The writer uses several questions in the first paragraph in order to ______.A. highlight the importance of festivalsB. lead to the topic of Valentine’s DayC. criticize the customs of celebrating festivalsD. tell people how to celebrate Valentine’s Day26. What does the second paragraph tell us?A. The Feast of Lupercalia was celebrated every year before February 14.B. Valentine’s Day begins with an American holiday over 2,000 years ago.C. According to historians, Valentine’s Day is rooted in an agricultural festival.D. Around 500 A.D, a Christian festival was replaced with the Feast of Lupercalia.27. The und erlined word “legend” in Paragraph 4 probably means ______.A. a famous person admired for being extremely goodB. an old, well-known story about magical eventsC. an interesting note written by a famous personD. a computer produced a long time agoCWinter is a very special time in Northern Norway. Winter also means skiing, and Narvik can offer some of the best skiing in Norway. The view and light change frequently and no two days are the same. For many people, the northern lights are an unforgettable sight, and in Narvik the sky is especially clear and great for watching at night.The tourist season lasts from February to April, although May can be fascinating too, often with fantastic dry snow and an unbelievable light lasting well into the evening.Ski hireIt is possible for adults and children to hire skiing equipment such as snowboards. All equipment is prepared for us. If you would like to book your equipment, please email Narvikfjellet.Cross-country skiingThere are 12 kilometers of cross-country ski run in Narvik. You need to bring your own skis as there is no cross-country hire. However, equipment can be bought at local sports shops in and around Narvik.Off-piste skiing（非场地滑雪）In order to explore Narvik’s off-piste opportunities, you need to know the dangers when choosing routes. It is suggested that you bring necessary equipment such as a shovel （雪铲）and a GPS locator. Ask Narvikfjellet for an experienced guide. With a guide, you can explore Narvik’s special off-piste areas in a safe manner.Sometimes it is nice to do something different and not everybody enjoys skiing. Then you can go horse-riding, or visit the local museums.Price examples for the 2015--2016 seasonTime Children(8-15years) Adults1 day NOK 230 NOK 3253 days NOK 590 NOK 8355 days NOK 815 NOK 1,1707 days NOK 970 NOK 1,375Children 0-7 years can enjoy the service for free28. In Northern Norway, the tourist season may last ______.A. one monthB. two monthsC. three monthsD. four months29. What can we know from the text?A. Narvik is located in the south of Norway.B. You are provided with skiing equipment for free.C. Narvik is only open to adults and children over eight.D. You can book skiing equipment through the Internet.30. If Mr. and Mrs. Smith stay in Narvik with their six-year-old daughter for three daysin 2015, they should pay ______.A. NOK 1,160B. NOK 1,425C. NOK 1,670D. NOK 2,26031. You are most likely to find this text in a ______.A. Travel GuideB. Book ReviewC. Medical ReportD. Science TextbookDNuclear power's danger to health, safety, and even life itself can be summed up in one word: radiation.Nuclear radiation has a certain mystery about it, partly because it cannot be detected by human senses. It can't be seen or heard, or touched or tasted, even though it may be all around us. There are other things like that. For example, radio waves are all around us but we can't detect them, sense them, without a radio receiver. Similarly, we can't sense radioactivity without a radiation detector. But unlike common radio waves, nuclear radiation is not harmless to human beings and other living things.At very high levels, radiation can kill an animal or human being immediately by killing masses of cells in vital organs. But even the lowest levels can do serious damage. There is no levels of radiation that is completely safe. If the radiation does not hit anything important, the damage may not be serious. This is the case when only a few cells are hit, and if they are killed immediately. Your body will replace the dead cells with healthy ones. But if the few cells are only damaged, and if they reproduce themselves, you may be in trouble. They reproduce themselves in a deformed way. They can grow into cancer. Sometimes this does not show up for many years.This is another reason fo r some of the mystery about nuclear radiation. Serious damage can be done without the victim being aware at the time that damage has occurred.A person can be irradiated(辐射)and feel fine, then die for cancer five, ten, or twenty years later as a result. Or a child can be born weak as a result of radiation absorbed by its grandparents. Radiation can hurt us. We must know the truth.32. How can nuclear radiation kill an animal?A. By damaging its heart.B. By killing a few cells.C. By hitting any place in its body.D. By killing many cells in important organs.33. The word “deformed” in paragraph 3 has the similar meaning to _________ .A. unnaturalB. normalC. usualD. proper34. What can we infer from the passage?A. We can’t detect radioactivity even with modern equipment.B. Only radiation at very high levels can kill an animal or human being.C. If a few cells are only damaged, healthy cells will take the place of dead ones.D. Radiation is harmful no matter what level it is.35. What’s the author’s main purpose in wri ting this passage?A. Discussing the cause of cancer.B. Solving the mystery about radiation.C. Emphasizing the importance of protection of radiation.D. Introducing the nuclear power.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。