湖北省沙市中学高二英语下学期第五次半月考试题

2015-2016学年下学期高二年级
第五次半月考英语试卷
考试时间：2016年5月27日
第I卷
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）
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 does the woman plan to do？
A. Stay at school.
B. Visit her family.
C. Go camping.
2. What’s the topic of the conversation？
A. A ship.
B. A movie.
C. A joke.
3. Why can’t the speakers go on the trip？
A. The man’s uncle died.
B. The man got sick.
C. The woman has to attend a meeting.
4. What does the man mean？
A. Benjamin is very honest.
B. Benjamin often breaks his words.
C. Benjamin is serious about his work.
5. What is the relationship between the speakers？
A. Classmates.
B. Colleagues.
C. Teacher and student.
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至7题。

6. What is wrong with Kathy？
A. She can’t get on well with her father.
B. She is worried about her classmate Don.
C. She is upset because she failed the exam.
7. What are the speakers mainly talking about？
A. Mid-term exam.
B. School education.
C. Pressure from parents.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。

8. Where did the man grow up？
A. In a city.
B. In a small town.
C. In the countryside.
9. What do the speakers see in the street？
A. Kids playing ball.
B. Nice shops.
C. A lot of trash.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

10. Why does the woman hesitate at first？
A. Because modern art is new to her.
B. Because she is busy with her final paper.
C. Because the exhibit is different from studying.
11. Which city will the art exhibit go to next？
A. New York.
B. Chicago.
C. San Francisco.
12. What will they probably do after going to the modern art museum？
A. Go back home.
B. Visit another museum.
C. Have something to eat.
听第9段对话，回答第13至16题。

13. What kind of food does the man want to eat？
A. Thai.
B. Italian.
C. Indian.
14. What does the woman suggest first？
A. Going to a big city to find the right spices.
B. Looking around the local market.
C. The man should learn how to cook the food himself.
15. Where do the speakers live？
A. In Australia.
B. In America.
C. In England.
16. Who may the woman ask for help？
A. The man’s broth er.
B. The man’s uncle.
C. Her mother.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17. When did the train leave Glasgow last Thursday？
A. At 8: 14 am.
B. At 9: 20 am.
C. At 8: 40 am.
18. What happened to the speaker？
A. He lost his luggage.
B. He missed his flight.
C. He was badly injured.
19. What does the speaker mainly complain about？
A. The train’s delay, poor service and no apology.
B. The rude manners of the crew and the high price of the ticket.
C. The delay of the train and poor-quality food of the restaurant.
20. What is the purpose of the tape-talk？
A. To comment on the restaurant on the train.
B. To give the reason why he missed his flight.
C. To urge the company to make up for his loss.
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
A Guide to the Library’s Facilities
To use or reserve the facilities of the library, follow the procedures given at the circulation desk.
Group Study Rooms (2F)
Students and teaching staff can use these rooms for group study. Students are advised to use unlocked rooms (3 rooms for 2 people, 2 rooms for 4 people) available for free. When you use locked rooms (2 rooms for 4 people, 1 room for 10 people), you need to go through reservation procedures at the circulation desk. These rooms are available for group discussion. Individual Reading Rooms (1-3F)
There are 4 single rooms available for use by teaching staff and visiting scholars. Each room is equipped with a computer together 1 printer and 6 scanners. Reservation of these rooms is available for a period up to seven days on end.
Meeting Rooms and Seminar Rooms (1-3F)
Only teaching staff and graduate students can apply to use these rooms and reserve them one day in advance. The total number of seats is 40. They are available for workshops and small seminars.
Computer Rooms (4F)
These rooms are available for classes or seminars and so on. The total number of seats is 88. Only teaching staff can apply to use the computer rooms and reserve them one day in advance.
21. How many locked rooms can students and teaching staff use?
A. One
B. Three
C. Four
D. Ten
22. If teachers want to print, they can go to ___________.
A. a seminar room
B. a computer room
C. an individual reading room
D. a group study room
23. Who can apply to use the computer rooms?
A. Visiting scholars
B. Teachers
C. Graduate students
D. Teachers and students
B
He may not have an "S" across his chest but this dog is most certainly a hero.
Harley, who was rescued from a puppy mill(磨坊，工厂) four years ago, was named the American Humane Association's 2015 American Hero Dog. Harley, who is missing an eye and has other medical issues from his time at the mill, is now a "spokes-dog" against puppy mills.
He serves as the adorable furry face of the “Harley to the Rescue" campaign, which raises funds for the National Dog Mill Rescue, according to a press release.
The pup was rescued back in 2011 and adopted by Rudi and her husband, Dan. "It was just four years ago that he was pulled from the cage in the puppy mill and left to die," Harley's owner, Rudi, said during the awards show at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles this past weekend, according to Today. com. "We never would have ever thought he would live this long and make such a difference for so many puppies. "
The dog was one of eight finalists up for the American Hero Dog and was chosen as the winner through public votes. The finalists all won $ 1,500 to be donated to one of American Humane Association' s charity partners, with Harley receiving another $ 5 ,000 to go toward his charity partner, New Leash On Life.
According to the release, Harley spent 10 years at the puppy mill, and endured rough treatment there, which led to his many medical issues. He lost his eye as a result of his cage being power-washed with him inside.
. The dog isn't just the face of his campaign, he also goes on rescue missions and makes public appearances at events and schools to raise awareness for puppy mills.
This incredible work is all due to the dog' s fighting spirit. That spirit is allowing him now to be the voice for dogs who cannot speak for themselves and give everybody hope that tomorrow's going to be a better day.
24. How did the "Harley to the Rescue" campaign function?
A. By saving dogs from a puppy mill.
B. By operating the American Humane Association.
C. By collecting money for the National Dog Mill Rescue.
D. By giving endangered dogs-enough medical treatment.
25. What was the author' s attitude to the puppy mill according to the text?
A. Unsatisfied.
B. Sympathetic.
C. Doubtful.
D. Tolerant.
26. Why was Harley blind in one eye?
A. She was born with it.
B. Her owner hit her once roughly .
C. It was caused by a medical issue.
D. She was washed heavily in a cage.
27. What can we infer about the dog from the text?
A. It would be given to New Leash On Life.
B. It was kept by Rudi's family.
C. It would be taken away by its puppy mill.
D. It returned to the National Dog Mill Rescue.
C
What did you eat for lunch today? Did you choose this dish because it was healthy，cheap or because it was just very tasty? Are you a particular eater or an adventurous diner?
I love exploring trends in food．‘Fusion(融合) cuisine’is not for everybody．My Italian grandmother would turn her nose up in disgust at the thought of tandoori pizza with mango topping but this marriage of tastes is perfectly fine in the 21st century．Chef and food writer Ching-He Huang，who presented a series of Chinese Food for the BBC，is a fan of the movement．She says：“Fusion has been happening for centuries，for as long as people have travelled，but with the Internet，and global travel，the exchange of ideas makes the process much faster．”
Wolfgang Puck is seen by many as one of the chefs who made‘fusion’elegant．He got his experience in this aspect in his native Vienna and made a name for himself when he opened his own restaurant in Los Angeles in the 1970s．This European dug into Asian cuisine and became one of the first in a long line of distinguished chefs．He said in an interview with the Wall Street Journal that initially he got negative responses from traditional American—Chinese restaurant owners but he is not bitter．“I believe authenticity is about evolution，not repeating your grandmoth er’s recipe．”he explains．“Cooking is like painting or writing a song．Just as there are only so many notes or colours．there are only so many flavours—it’s how you combine them that sets you apart．”
My granny’s cup of tea would be the Slow Food Movement．Founded by her countryman Carlo Petrini in the 1980s and still going strong，it seeks to preserve regional cuisine and the use of ingredients that are grown locally．Petrini wants to see farmers connected more directly with consumers．
All these trends give us food for thought．We might be wasting an exciting opportunity to wake up our taste buds when we swallow a sandwich at our desks．Tomorrow，why not find an exotic restaurant and enjoy a feast? You dress trendy so eat trendy!
28．Fusion cuisine is_______．
A．a BBC cooking programme B．a balanced diet rich in nutrition
C．a new trend of global travelling D．a combination of different cooking styles 29．What do we learn about Wolfgang Puck?
A．He knew little about Asian cuisine．B．He owed his success to his love for painting． C．He was well received by Europeans． D．He was in favor of creation in cooking．30．The Slow Food Movement_____________．
A．aims to keep alive local cuisine B．is favoured by old people
C．promotes local farming D．is founded by Granny
31．What can be a suitable title for the text?
A．Hungry for new B．Greedy for tasty
C．Love for cooking D．Food for thought
D
The elevator of the future may be just over the horizon thanks to German company ThyssenKrupp．The firm has invented a cable-free elevator (called MULTI) that can go up and down like traditional lifts but the magnetic motors allow it to go side-to-side too．The designers predict that this technology could incre ase the carrying capacity of existing architecture by as much as 50％．Plus it looks really neat．
ThyssenKrupp plans to use light-weight materials to build its elevator ears of the future and the lack of a cable winch(钢缆绞车)will reduce weight as well．The ears wouldn’t just move up and down as they do now but would instead go in a circle that allows more cars to slip in fight behind the next．The result is that you might only have to wait 10 seconds for the next one to arrive rather than wait for the one you just missed to come back down．The technology backing ThyssenKrupp’s MULTI elevator is very similar to magnetic levitation(磁悬浮)systems used in high-speed trains．Each car has two magnetic motors—one for vertical movement and another for horizontal．This system can also deliver power to the car's internal lighting and electronics without using wires．
A traditional cable driven elevator has mechanical components that can hold the car in place in the event of a power-off．ThyssenKrupp didn’t go into detail about safety measures in its announcement but it's safe to say the magnetic levitation elevator will have some sort of system to hold it in place if the lights go out．ThyssenKrupp is working on a test tower that will be used to develop the MULTI into a real elevator technology．This should be up and running by 2016 but it will probably take at least a few more years before you get to climb inside a magnetic elevator car．
32．What does the underlined phrase “over the horizon”mean?
A．Above sea level． B．On the rise． C. On the way． D．Out of sight．33．MULTI is designed to_________．
A．save energy B．carry more passengers
C．run much faster D．be neat and comfortable
34．The key technology about MULTI is its__________.
A．magnetic motor B．cable winch
C．wireless electronics D．lighting material
35．What can be learned from the last paragraph?
A．MULTI will sell well．
B．MULTI has to work on a tower．
C．MULTI will be put into use in 2016．
D．MULTI has a safety system in case of power-off．
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。

Imagine what you could do with a machine that could make things disappear.
disappear. Of course, there’s also poor Harry Potter, who used his invisibility cloak (隐形斗篷)to hide from danger.
Now that you’ve got some ideas, it’s time for the hard part: building the
In order to understand how something can be seen, it’s important to understand how we see.
Human beings can only see objects that reflect light waves. These waves enter the eyes and are then processed by the brain. However, if an object doesn’t reflect light, then the
Cummer was part of a team of scientists from Duke University, including David Smith and David Schurig, who built the world’s first version of an invisibility
not the only one thinking about a disappearing act. At the same time, a Scottish physicist, Ulf Leonhardt published a paper on building invisibility equipment.
“It wasn’t easy,” says Cummer. “As often happens in science and research, it didn’t work very well the first time. That first cloa k didn’t work like Harry Potter’s
A. Would you like an invisibility cloak that works just like the one Harry Potter got from his father?
B. The scientists didn’t actually see anything disappear.
C. So building an invisibility cloak is building something that doesn’t reflect light.
D. Researchers in England and the USA have found the materials to build such a cloak.
E. They had been inspired by the work of a British physicist, John Pendry.
F. For inspiration, you could read some books.
G. To do that, you have to give up science fiction and turn to real science.
笫三部分英语知识运用（共三节，满分45分）
第一节完形填空（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
Some adults spend a lot of time trying to stop children playing. They are usually people who think of play as being the 41 of work and therefore a waste of time. For humans, work is a way of getting food to eat, and like humans, 42 must spend time doing the 43 things. Regardless of this, children 44 playing, and so do other young animals. It is quite 45 to keep both a small child and a young cat 46 for hours with a piece of paper.
Hunting may be the most obvious skill 47 in play, but it is far from being the only one. Lambs and goat kids play 48 , although they will never 49 anything other than some grass. But for these young animals too, 50 is an important part of learning. Sheep and goats are 51 hill and mountain animals. Running and skipping exercise young legs and develop a strong sense of 52 that will keep them safe on the steepest rocks.
53 animals play, children’s play is not so different. 54 trees and catching flies are not the most obvious training for the adult world, but the flexibility 55 in these activities is similar to that required of a bus driver or businessman.
What we know about animals shows us that playing is a very good way of 56 , so maybe one of the best ways for 57 to learn is also by playing. Children find playing is fun, but 58 notice that they are also learning at the same time. Most people continue to play games long after they have become 59 , and perhaps that is because we rely so much on our 60 to learn.
41. A. reward B. opposite C. basis D. nature
42. A. animals B. children C. parents D. ancestors
43. A. same B. ordinary C. dull D. chief
44. A. delay B. regret C. enjoy D. ignore
45. A. possible B. necessary C. reasonable D. adorable
46. A. annoyed B. alarmed C. amazed D. amused
47. A. cast B. practiced C. tested D. required
48. A. endlessly B. clumsily C. crazily D. aggressively
49. A. hunt B. plant C. learn D. strike
50. A. jump B. work C. play D. walk
51. A. strangely B. initially C. naturally D. equally
52. A. direction B. space C. distance D. balance
53. A. Based on B. Compared with C. Inspired by D. Developed form
54. A. Climbing B. Growing C. Watering D. Cutting
55. A. reduced B. allowed C. damaged D. needed
56. A. learning B. exercising C. improving D. growing
57. A. adults B. creatures C. humans D. students
58. A. generally B. hardly C. morally D. truly
59. A. mature B. complicated C. athletic D. strong
60. A. flexibility B. liberty C. responsibility D. curiosity
第二节课本落实（共10小题；每小题1分，不超过三个单词，满分10分）
61. He ______________(积累) a large fortune over the past ten years.
62. It is known that students ________________ (禁止)to smoke at school.
63. In a courtroom it is sometimes difficult ____________(辨别) who is inn ocent and who is guilty.
64. It was sometime last week, But I can’t remember the ________ （确切的）time.
65. If you want to apply for a credit card, you must provide ________(有效的) identification
66. All attempts to rescue the boy with cancer were ___________(白费了)
67. Not until I began to work_____________realize how much time I had wasted.
68. The scientists are _________ (c aution) about using enzyme therapy on humans.
69. Diversity in a group means having animals with their genes ________ (arrange) in different ways.
70. We apologize for the delay and regret any _____________ (convenient) it may have caused.
第三节语法填空（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。

given the title of “slow city” by the global organization, Cittaslow, which carries out researches on life in places that have resisted the fast-moving world.
that qualify for this classification should also be rich in “fascinating craft traditions of art” and “respect of traditions through the joy of slow, quiet living”.
Street has been around for more than 50 years. Mei does not believe in mass production, and
one perf ect pair of shoes.”
“Angelo Vassallo, vice-president of Cittaslow, was deeply impressed by this village
Zuo Niansheng, a local official.
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笫四部分写作（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10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。

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：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。

修改：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。

Life is a mystery and we will never know that what is waiting for us．But one thing is for sure：problems are unavoidable．For us，it's the process of solving problems that help us grow．
Make a speech used to be a big problem for me．With a strong accent and terribly pronunciation，I failed in speech competition many times，but I didn’t hold back．In the contrary，I considered a good chance for me to improve myself．I recorded my speech，listening to it and corrected my pronunciation．Now I’m confident enough t o give my best speech to yourself all．
My dear friends，don’t be afraid of problems，but take advantage of it to be the best of ourselves!
笫二节书面表达（满分25分）
假定你是沙市中学的高中毕业生李华，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给出，不计入总词数。

Good morning, everyone! It is my honor to be here to share with you my opinions on what to learn in senior high school.
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湖北省沙市中学高二年级英语第五次半月考答案
1-5 CBABB 6-10 BC ACA 11-15 CBCCB 16-20 BBBAC
21-40 BCB CADB DDAA CBAD FGCEB
41. B 42. A 43. A 44. C 45. A 46. D 47. B 48. A 49.
A 50. C
51. C 52. D 53. B 54. A 55. D 56. A 57. C 58. B 59.
A 60. D
61. has accumulated 62. are forbidden 63. to distinguish /tell 64. exact 65. valid 66. in vain 67. did I 68. cautious 69. arranged 70. inconvenience（s）
72. a 72. established 73. either 74. whose 75. learning
76. proudly 77. it 78. how 79. growth 80. are discouraged
短文改错
1.that 去掉
2. help-helps
3. make-making
4. terribly-terrible
5. competition-competition
6. in-on
7. a 前加it
8. listening-listened
9. yourself-you 10. it-them
One possible version:
Good morning, everyone! It is my honor to be here to share with you my opinions 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 of importance. 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 along well with others. In school, I respected teachers and was friendly with 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 pains, no gains. I am sure that with your great effort s, you will enjoy a colorful and
fruitful life here.
Thank you!
Text 1
M: Only two days left until summer break! What are your plans, Jessica?
W: I’m off to Canada for a camping trip. What a bout you, Sam?
M: I think I’ll stay here and relax.
Text 2
W: What are you guys laughing at?
M: It’s this new movie called The Internship. It’s very f unny.
Text 3
M: I’m afraid we’ll have to cancel the trip, Grace.
W: Yeah, this is much more important. You’ll have to go to the funeral. He was your uncle. Text 4
W: Benjamin promised to come for our party if he has time.
M: He often does it, but he never seems to have time. So you had better not take his words seriously, otherwise you will get disappointed later.
Text 5
W: I often mistake Mark for Tom in class. Can you tell them apart?
M: No. They are twins, and many teachers make the same mistake like us. It is really a little embarrassing to make mistakes all the time in face of so many students. Text 6
M: Kathy, you’ve been a little quiet since you came in. Is anything wrong?
W: Oh, I’ve just been thinking about my classmate Don.
M: What’s the matter?
W: He failed the midterms, but his father expected to see good grades.
M: I see. So he couldn’t deal with the pressure?
W: Right. His father expected nothing but good grades. It’s really too bad. In fact, Don had tried hard.
M: I’m glad my parents have n ever pressured me that way.
W: Don said that his father never stopped giving him pressure. He was constantly making comments like “You’d better study harder”.
M: It makes things really tough.
Text 7
M: Look at this place! If I didn’t know it was the city I grew up in, I’d swear I was somewhere else!
W: Yeah…so many houses are empty or broken down. It wasn’t like this when we were kids.
M: We used to play ball in the streets all the time, but it looks so dangerous now.
W: And ugly. Look at all that trash in the streets.The wind just pushes it along. What a lonely place!
M: This used to be a great city. People came from miles around to work in the shops and eat in the restaurants. What a sad sight! I guess when the glass making industry decided to move across the country where it’s cheaper, the quality of life here went away, too.
W: Yeah, let’s go. There’s nothing left for us here. I’m getting depressed.
Text 8
M: Hi, Cindy. I’ve got two tickets for the new modern art exhibit downtown. Do you want to go with me? I know you have finished your final paper.
W: But I don’t know anything about modern art, and I’m no artist.
M: You don’t have to be an artist to enjoy a good art show! Besides, at least it’s something different from studying.
W: You’re right. Hav e you seen this exhibit yet?
M: No, but I’ve heard that it’s great. The exhibit was in New York last summer and in Chicago after that. And next week it will go to San Francisco.
W: Oh. Well, it ought to be good then.
M: And, besides, next door to the modern art museum is a new Asian art museum. So we could hit both of them if you’re up for it.
W: OK. You’ve talked me into it. Do you want to go this afternoon?
M: If you have time. I’m ready.
W: OK. Let’s meet after lunch. I’m starving now. I’ve got to go bac k home first.
Text 9
M: Mom, I haven’t been able to stop thinking about the food in India. Ever since I got back from my trip, I’ve been dying for some real Indian food. But there’s nothing around here. No restaurants serve the kinds of dishes I ate there. I’d have to go to a big city to find anything that comes close. In our town, they don’t even make spicy food!
W: Well, Drew, why don’t you try making your own?
M: I wish I could! But I wouldn’t know where to start.
W: I’ll help you look online for some r ecipes.
M: How will we know which ones are good?
W: We’ll try them, of course! After some practice, we’ll be able to tell which ones we’ll
like best.
M: But I doubt we’ll find everything we need in the grocery stores. I’m sure they use many unusual spices in India.
W: We will start simply. I know I’ve seen some Thai spices at the market — maybe some of them will be useful. If we find that those aren’t enough, we can order some online. There must be Indian grocery stores somewhere in America that will ship them. If worse comes to worst, I’ll ask my brother in New York to look around. He should be able to find a place that sells Indian spices!
M: Thanks, Mom! This is gonna be fun! I can’t wait to start cooking!
Text 10
Hello, manager. I am David Robertson. I am making this tape to report your poor service. Thank
you for listening.
Last Thursday, I traveled on the 8:40 am train from Glasgow to London King’s Cross Station
and I was very unhappy with the service provided by your company.
The train was forty minutes late leaving Glasgow, and although the guard apologized, we were
not given any reason for the delay. We then had further delays when the train crew changed at Preston and had to wait thirty more minutes. As a result, I missed my flight from London Heathrow Airport to Frankfurt and had to wait for several hours.
What’s more, the service on the train was also very poor. The trip took over five hours.
Unluckily, there was no restaurant on the train and there was only a bar with soft drinks. Worst of all, the air conditioning broke down half way through the trip and it got hotter and hotter in the train. However, there was no apology for this, and before we reached King’s Cross, the temperature was almost 40˚C.
I would be very grateful if you could make up for my loss, and make me feel more psychologically comfortable. Thank you。