重庆市永川中学高二下学期期中考试英语试题

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 second 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·ADolphins 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 dolphinsB. dolphins should be protected by lawC. dolphins are friendly and cleverD. people are cruel to animals22. Dolphins are different from many other animals because they _____.A. have large brainsB. have their own languageC. are warm-bloodedD. live in groups23. 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.BIntroduction to PianoNo matter what you do in lif e, 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 )…# 487919Sat. , Apr. 13---Jun 1, 10:30 AM---12 PM$56 Residents / $112 Non-residentsGuitar LessonLearn 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 ) …# 37623Sat. , Apr. 13 –-- Jun.1, 2 PM --- 3:30 PM$110 Residents / $220 Non-residentsHip Hop Culture & Modern DanceHip 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 )…# 38475Tue. , Apr, 16---Jun 4, 7 PM --- 8 PM$18 Residents / $36 Non-residentsScience of Magic and Fantastic FliersThis super science sampler introduces participants to two hot topics: magic and flight! In science of magic, participants learn the sciencebehind 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 )… #370956Mon. , Feb. 4, 5:30 PM --- 7:30 PM$80 Residents / $160 Non-residents25.The activity Introduction to Piano is intended for those ______.A. who are experienced in playing the pianoB. who just begin to learn how to play the pianoC. who show interest in teaching the piano lessonsD. who are willing to make the piano for musicians26. If Mary’s son is 5 years old, she may choose ______ for him.A. Guitar LessonB. Hip Hop Culture & Modern DanceC. Science of Magic and Fantastic FliersD. Introduction to Piano27.If you want to learn how to play the guitar, you have to go at ______.A. 2 PM --- 3:30 PMB. 5:30 PM --- 7:30 PMC. 10:30 AM---12 PMD. 7 PM --- 8 PMCThere 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 dresscode 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 studiesB. makes students feel less pressure in studyC. is just a tradition that students should followD. makes students lose their independence and identity30 .The underlined part “it won't break the bank” in Paragraph 3 probably means “_______”．A. a school uniform should be worn every dayB. parents will have to go to the bank many timesC. a school uniform doesn’t cost a lot of moneyD. parents who work in a bank can afford the uniform31. We can infer from the text that school uniform __________．A. will be designed by students themselvesB. are not popular with fashion designersC. were not accepted by parents in the pastD. will be more fashionable in the futureDIt'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. Whensomething 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 ofB. think aboutC.carry onD. get rid of34. 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 Prediction35. The passage is probably taken from .A. a science book for children B a guidebook for passengersC. a scientific report for expertsD.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。