2015-2016学年贵州省贵阳市第三实验中学高二下学期期末考试英语试题(有答案)

2015-2016学年贵州省贵阳市第三实验中学高二下学期期末考试英语试题（有答案）第一部分听力（共两节，每小题1.5分，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，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. Which is true about the woman’s sister?A. She is very tallB. She wears a T-shitC. She has brown hair2. Where is the speaker?A. At a shopB. At a bankC. At a hotel3. What does the woman mean?A. She like her workB. She feels tired everydayC. She plans to quit her job4. What does the woman mean?A. Most students can’t afford to live in the new apartmentsB. The new apartments are not available until next monthC. The new apartments can hold 500 students5. What is Mr. Middleton?A. A studentB. A teacherC. A lawyer第二节听下面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至小7题。

6. What is the woman’s real problem?A. She feels headacheB. She feels frightenedC. She feels stressed7. What food is considered as low stress food?.A. Apples and grapesB. HamburgersC. French fries听第7段材料，回答第8至9小题。

8. What does the man give the woman as a souvenir?A. A horseB. A paintingC. A book9. What can we know from the conversationA. The man gets a book from the womanB. The man is an artistC. The man will miss the woman whenever it is听第8段材料，回答第10至12小题。

10. What do we know about the new iphoned4?A. It is expensiveB. It I multifunctional(多功能的)C. It will come out inJune11. How big is the first generation ipod?A. It is about the size of a pack of gumB. It is about the size of a piece of gumC. It is about half the size of a pack of gum12. How much does the second generation ipod cost?A. about $50B. about $100C. about $150听第9段材料，回答第13至16小题。

13. Where are the two speakers?A. At homeB. In a shopC. In a hotels14. What do esn’t the woman order?A. Coffee with creamB. A boiled eggC. A cup of tea15. What does the man want to do for the woman?A. Make her enjoy herselfB. Enjoy all kinds of foodC. To buy some furniture16. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. FriendsB. Waitress and customerC. Husband and wife听第10段材料，回答第17至20小题。

17. What will not be raised on the farm?A. CatsB. chickensC. pigs18. Why does the speaker want to have some chickens?A. To sell themB. To eat the meatC. To get enough eggs19. How long would the speaker help other neighbours with their work?A. one hourB. two hoursC. four hours20. Where does the speaker want to go one afternoon?A. To his parentsB. To Sam’s schoolC. To his brothers第二部分阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，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。

ALast Sunday I made a visit to some new neighbors down the block. No specific in mind, just an opportunity to sir at the kitchen table, have some tea and chat. As I did so, it occurred to me how rare the Sunday visit has become.When I was a kid in New Jersey of the 1960s, Sunday visits were routine. Most stores were closed, almost nobody worked, and the highways, as a result, were not desperate steeplechases(障碍赛跑) they have become today. My family normally traveled eight city blocks to the home of my grandmother, where adults would sit on the front porch and chat while we children played hide-and-seek.The Sunday visit was something to desire strongly. It was the repetition to church, our reward for an hour of devotion, an opportunity to take advantage of the fact that Dad was not at work, we were not in school, and there was no housework that couldn’t wait until Monday. Sunday was, indeed, different from the other days of the week, because everyone seemed to be on the same schedule, which means that there was one day when everyone seemed to have time for everybody else.Sunday as a day of rest is, or was, so deeply rooted in the culture that it’s surprising to find that, in a short span of time, it has almost entirely lost this association. In my childhood, it was assumed that everyone woulde ither be home or visiting someone else’s home on Sunday. But now the question is, “What do you plan to DO this Sunday?” The answer can range from going to the mall, to participating in a road race, to Montreal for lunch. If one were to respond, “I’m making a Sunday visit to family,” such an answer would feel strange, which sounds like an echo from another era.I suppose I should be grateful to live in Maine, a state of small towns, abundant land and tight relationships. Even though folks work as hard here a s they do anywhere else, the state’s powerfully rural feature still keeps at least remnants(残余部分) of the moral of yesterday’s America, where people had to depend on one another in the face of economic difficulty and a challenging environment.21.The writer’s general impression of the Sunday in the past was a day when＿＿.A. everyone was paying a visit to some relatives far awayB. everyone seemed to be free for othersC. Dad was not at work while Mom was busy cleaning the houseD. nearly every adult would go to church and children weren’t at school22.In the fourth paragraph, the writer compares the response “I’m making a Sunday visit to family” to an echo from another era because_____.A. people nowadays prefer staying at home on SundayB. such answers are rarely heard in our modern societyC. people in the city dislike being disturbed on SundayD. visiting someone on Sunday was routine in the past23.From the last paragraph we may infer that_____.A. people in Maine suffer more from economic depression and the changed environmentB. people in Maine have abandoned their tradition and lived an absolutely new lifeC. land in Maine is short, thus the relationship between people is tenseD. people in Maine tend to help each other out of necessity24.What’s the mai n idea of the passage?A. Doing many activities on Sunday is beneficial.B. We should often travel a long distance to visit some friends and relatives.C. Nowadays, Sunday has almost lost its association as a day of rest.D. We should abandon some old tradition.BVeteran(经验丰富的)rock climbers are calling her one of the most promising climbers in the world. She flies up, pinching the rock and heading gracefully for practically non-existent(不存在的) holds. She’s only 14. Ashima Shiraishi, the New York teen, has shaken up the climbing world. At 1.55 meters and 45 kilograms, Ashima might not look like the groundbreaking athlete. But she could be, though still young, the first female climber whose accomplishments go beyond gender(性别).The evidence: At just 14, Ashima has already made history in the sport. She won the American National Youth bouldering Championship(美国青少年攀岩锦标赛)every year from 2010 to 2014. And last March, the young children completed the “Open Your Mind Direct” course in Spain. It’s a very big deal beca use the course, with a hold broken off near the top, is widely considered one of the hardest in the world. Only one woman and a small number of men have ever conquered it. She first learned to climb on rocks in Central Park when she was only six. Her father, who works as a dancer, is her coach. At age nine, Ashima went on a bouldering (攀岩)trip to Texas. Falling brought tears to her eyes, but she didn’t give up. Now, she finds she “couldn’t live without climbing.”For the past six years, Ashima has been a climbing legend. Her love for the sport has taken her around the world. There have been articles and photo spreads(横贯两版的照片)in newspapers and sports magazines, films, countless online video clips, and an appearance on Time Magazine’s list of America’s most influential teenagers. “I think people are shocked if I do something they can’t do or because I’m still very young and I’m a girl, ” Ashima says. “In sports, men lead the way. But with climbing, who knows maybe women will be leading. Doing something tha t a guy can’t do is pretty special.”25. As for Ashima Shiraishi, we know ___________.A. she is a great young rok climberB. She can always find climbing holds that don’t existC. she doesn’t look like an athlete at allD. she is the first female climber in the world26. Which of the following is true about the course “ Open your Mind Direct?”A. Climbers can take the course only in Spain and AmericaB. It is not difficult to finish the courseC. Climbers have to finish it without any holds at near the topD. Not many climbers have done well in it27. From the last paragraph, we can infer that_______________.A. she wants to try other events in sportsB. she wonders why people are shockedC. she expects to do better in rock climbingD. she decides to try anything men can do28. The passing mainly focuses on ___________.A. A Rock Star in the Climbing WorldB. The Fist Female Rock ClimberC. A Most Influential Teenager in AmericaD. The Champion of American National YouthCMelbourne, AustraliaMelbourne is a hotspot travel destination, and it’s easy to see its beautiful beaches and busy city life.Why it’s a great choice: Australia as a whole is considered a safe destination for international travel, and because of that, many solo travelers go there. As an English-speaking country, you won’t be faced with any language barriers. Melbourne is easy to get around because you can walk or bike practically anywhere! ThailandThailand is great for solo travelers—perhaps because it is one of the Buddhist mindsets, which promote equality among the sexes.Why it’s a great choice: Thailand is known for its friendly atmosphere, and as a travel hot-spot, there are plenty of chances to meet other like-minded travelers. Well known for being very cheap, especially in the north. A good choice if you want to get away on a budget. Thailand has a lot to offer, from the party-central Bangkok to beautiful beaches and tropical（热带）jungle.Hong Kong, ChinaHong Kong is a great place to re lax for solo travelers as it is full of “Zen moments,” such as beautiful gardens and Tai Chi classes.Why it’s a great choice: Hong Kong is regarded as one of the safest cities in the world. If you’re notwell-traveled, or perhaps a bit tired of things like language barriers, Hong Kong is a great place to start, as it mixes both Eastern and Western at the same time.Bali, IndonesiaBali is a spiritual place with yoga, spas, healthy food and beaches. The combination of friendly people and splendidly visual culture has made Bali Indonesia number one tourist attraction.Why it’s so great: You won’t be the only solo traveler in Bali. Everyone is known for being extremely friendly and you’re sure to meet some amazing characters along the way. As a Hindu island, Bali is the perfect place for a relaxing and spiritual retreat（静修）. The Sacred Monkey Forest in Ubud is fantastic—if you like monkeys, anyway.29. What do the four places have in common according to the text?A. They’re cheap to travel around.B. They’re great for solo travelers.C. They offer good spas and yoga.D. There’re no language barriers.30. Where can you enjoy both convenient transport and beautiful beaches?A. Melbourne, Australia.B. Thailand.C. Hong Kong, China.D. Bali, Indonesia.31. What type of writing is this text?A. A travel journal.B. A business report.C. A travel guide.D. A press advertisement.DThe oceans are unique to our planet. No other planet in our solar system has liquid water. The oceans cover about 70% of the earth' surface. They contain about 97% of the earth’s water supply. Life on earth originated in the seas. The oceans continue to be home to an incredible number of plants and animals.We know very little about the oceans. Because they are so deep and dark, they are hard to study. But scientists are discovering new strange creatures all the time. We are learning more by using satellites to look at the oceans’ surfaces and by using buoys(航标) to measure temperature and saltiness. Special vehicles can now travel deep into the dark oceans to see what mysteries can be discovered.More of the sun’s heat is assimilated by water along the equator than at the poles. This means the water at the equator is warmer than water at the poles. These different water temperatures cause the water in the oceans to move. This is called an ocean current.The air above ocean currents also moves. The warm water cycle. Evaporation(蒸发) from oceans creates most of the world’s rainfall. Plants on land need the rain to absorb nutrients from the soil.The oceans are also home to all kinds of sea life. These include fish, whales, dolphins, octopi, lobsters, crabs and shrimps. There are also jellyfish and starfish. Many kinds of plants, such as plankton, kelp and sea grass are part of the “forest of the seafloor.”Carbon dioxide in-oxygen out! Oceans help to capture and store carbon dioxide(CO2). They are the largest natural “carbon sinks” in the world. Oceans trap about 1/4 of th e CO2 that humans put into the air. Oceans also release oxygen. Half of the world’s oxygen is produced by these tiny plants!32. What does the author think of oceans? ____________A. They are amazingB. They are commonC. They are boundlessD. They are unimaginable33. To know more about the mysterious oceans, ____________.A. scientists use satellites in the oceansB. scientists are discovering new strange creaturesC. scientists are using satellites to monitor the depth of oceansD. scientists are introducing scientific equipment in the research34. What does the underlined word “assimilated” mean in the passage?_____________A. Taken inB. Given offC. Cut downD. Held back35. It can be inferred from the passage that ___________.A. oceans produce much carbon dioxideB. it is not safe to live by the oceansC. oceans provide humans with rich resourcesD. humans can only depend on oceans for water第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。