文澜高级中学2014--2014学年上学期高二年级期中考试卷
英 语 注意事项：
1.本试题分第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷两部分，第I卷1至10页，第Ⅱ卷11至12页。
2.本试题的所有答案必须写在第Ⅱ卷上，否则无效。只交第Ⅱ卷。
第Ⅰ卷（，共115分）
Ⅰ. （共20小题，计分30分，每小题1.5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下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。（5%）
1. What do the speakers need to buy?
A. A fridge.B. A dinner table.C. A few chairs.
2. Where are the speakers?
A. In a restaurant.B.In a hotelC. In a school.
3. What does the woman mean?
A. Cathy will be at the partyB. Cathy is too busy to come.C. Cathy is going to be invited.
4. Why does the woman plan to go to town?
A. To pay her bills in the bank.B. To buy books in a bookstore.
C. To get some money from the bank.
5. What is the woman trying to do?
A. Finish some writing.B. Print an article.C. Find a newspaper
第二节：听下列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各个小题，每小题5秒钟。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小题。
6. What is the man doing?
A. Changing seats on the plane.B. Asking for a window seat.C. Trying to find his seat.
7. What is the woman's seat number?
A. 6AB. 7AC. 8A
听第7段材料，回答第8 ~9小题。
8. Why doesn't the woman take the green T-shirt?
A. It's too small.B. It's too dark.C. It's too expensive.
9. What does the woman buy in the end?
A. A yellow T-shirt.B. A blue T-shirt.C. A pink T-shirt.
听第8段材料，回答第10 ~12小题。
10. How long has the man been in London?
A. One year.B. A few years. C. A couple of months.
11. Why did the woman leave her hometown?
A. To lead a city life.B. To open a restaurant.C. To find a job.
12. Where did the woman come from?
A. London.B. Arnside.C. Lancaster.
听第9段材料，回答第13 ~16小题。
13. What is a daypack?
A. A box.B. A bag.C. A lock.
14. What surprises the girl at school?
A. A lot of discussions in class.B.Teachers giving little homework.
C. Few students asking questions in class
15. At what time of the school term does the conversation most, probably take place?
A. At the end of it.B. In the middle of it.C. At the beginning of it.
16. What do we know about the girl?
A. She is new to the school.B. She writes for the school newspaper
C.She seldom asks questions in class.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What does Mr. Henry Stone do?
A. A bank clerk.B. A teacherC.. A writer.
18. What does Henry like doing at airports?
A. Watching people.B. Telling stories.C. Reading magazines.
19. What did Henry learn from the newspaper that day?
A. A valuable suitcase was missing.B. A man stole money from a bank.
C. A woman ran away from home.
20. Why was the woman at the airport?
A. She was traveling on businessB. She was seeing the man off
C. She was leaving for Greece.
Ⅱ. 选择（共15小题，计分15分，每小题1分）
从下列四个选项中选出能填入空白处的正确答案。
21. —We could invite John and Barbara to the Friday night party．
—Yes, ? I’ll give them a call right now.
A. why not B. what for C. why D. what
22．The more one isthe English-speaking environment, the better he or she will learn the language.
A．exposed to B．fined in C．caught D．kept up
23．for the breakdown of the school computer network, Alice was in low spirits.
A．Blaming B．Blamed C．To blame D．To be blamed
24．The form cannot be signed by anyone yourself．
A．rather than B．other than C．more than D．better than
25．you take part in physical activitybe able to keep fit and stay healthy.
A．Only if; you willB．Only if; will you
C．Unless, you willD．Unless; will you
26．It is reported that the group of Eight____the eight richest countries in the world.
A．is consisted ofB．consists of C．is made upD．consists in
27．what he said at the meeting suggested that he____with us.
A．didn’t agreeB．shouldn’t agreeC．not agreeD．should agree
28．We hadn’t met for 20 years, but I recognized herI saw her.
A．the momentB．the moment when
C．for the moment D．at the moment when
29．It is generally accepted that boy must learn to stand up and fight like
man.
A．a; a B. a；the C．the;the D．a；不填
30．Come and see me whenever.
A．you are convenient B．you will be convenient
C．it is convenient to youD．it will be convenient to you
31．The prize will go to the writer story shows the most imagination.
A．that B．which C．whose D．what
32．They have arrived at lunchtime but their flight was delayed.
A．will B．can C．must D．should
33．—I can’t see the words on the blackboard.
—Perhaps you need.
A．to examine your eyesB．to have you eyes examined
C．to have examined D．your eyes to be examined
34．Don’t be so disappointed, if you spare no efforts to study your chosen subjects, you will
be successful.
A．on timeB．at timesC．at a time D．in time
35．With so many peopleby sending E-mails every day, it will become more and more
important to have a good knowledge of the internet.
A．communicatingB．communicated
C．communicateD．to communicate
Ⅲ. 完形（共20小题，计分30分，每小题1.5分）
阅读短文， 然后根据短文内容从A、B、C、D四个选项中选择最佳答案。
Most young boys look forward to playing with friends after school. But Zhao, Most young boys look forward to playing with friends after school .But Zhao, 11, a student in a village of Guizhou Province, can’t wait to 36 a bucket（桶） and head for the local water well（井）. 37 going home after school, the boy and his classmates have spent the last few months carrying 38 home each day.
Zhao took up the important responsibility 39 after his 65-year-old grandfather, suffered from severe back pain. Zhao’s parents are working in the city, 40 him and his grandfather in the village to live together. “I’m afraid if I tell them, they won’t let me do it,” he said.
Water collection is a/an 41 task for Zhao, who is 1.5 meter tall. When he lifts up a 1.4 meter high wooden bucket over his 42 , people behind are only able to see his little feet from behind. The walk to the well is 30 minutes but it takes hours to 43 since he needs a rest. He stops to look over his shoulder to see if any water has 44 , and then walks along. Zhao has become family’s 45 to scarce drinking water. “I am glad I could do something for my family,” he said, 46 sweat drops from his forehead.
Millions of people there are suffering from a 47 of drinking water this year. Zhao’s grandfather must collect 100 kilograms water for his family. “I feel really bad having my 48 doing that for us. That’s not 49 a child should suffer,” he said. “No wonder he kept it as a secret, he knew I would stand 50 this idea. As soon as my back 51 , I will ask him to stop.”
The lack of water has forced countless children in the area into the water 52 . It is yesterday that Zhao’s teacher 53 children were colleting water. “I don’t know 54 they put their buckets. Children here know adults are having a hard time and they want to 55 . However, it’s really bad for children’s health”
36. A. grabB. make C. feedD. push
37.A. Apart fromB. Instead ofC. But forD. Thanks to
38.A. schoolbagB. foodC. booksD. water
39.A. angrilyB. desperatelyC. carefullyD. secretly
40.A. watchingB. findingC. leavingD. helping
41.A. joyfulB. toughC. interestingD. strange
42.A. backB. headC. shoulderD. chest
43.A. fillB. recoverC. returnD. cheat
44.A. drunkB. missedC. spilledD. gone
45.A. difficultyB. problemC. headacheD. lifeline
46.A. sinceB. thatC. asD. after
47.A. purchaseB. pollutionC. challengeD. shortage
48.A. grandsonB. neighborC. friendsD. villager
49.A. somethingB. anythingC. everythingD. nothing
50.A. forB. againstC. upD. by
51.A. improvesB. develops C. solvesD.disappears
52.A. measureB. businessC. productionD. protection
53.A. declaredB. noticedC. reportedD. regretted
54.A. whenB. howC. whereD. why
55.A. unitB. drinkC. grow D. help
Ⅳ. 阅读理解（共20小题，计分40分，每小题2分）
（第一节共15小题，每小题2分，满分30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的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Wanted,Someone for a Kiss
We’re looking for producers to join us on the sound of London Kiss 100 FM．You’ll work on the Station’s music programmes．Music production experience in radio is necessary,along with rich knowledge of modem dance music．Please apply in writing to Producer Vacancies，Kiss 1 00.
Father Christmas
We’re looking for a very special person，preferably over 40，to fill our Father Christmas suit．
Working days：Every Saturday from November 24 to December 15 and every day from December 17 to December 24 except Sundays，10：30-16：00．
Excellent pay．
Please contact(联系)the Enterprise Shopping Centre，Station Parade，Eastbourne．
Accountants Assistant
When You join the team in our Revenue Administration Unit，You will be providing aLssistance within alI parts of the ReVenue DiVision，dealing with post and other general duties．If you are educated t0 GCSE grade C level we would like to talk to you．This position is equally suitable for a school leaver or for somebody who has office experience．
Wealden District Council
Software Trainer
If you are aged 24_45 and have experience in teaching and training，you could be the person we are looking for．You should be good at the computer and have some experience in programme wrting.You will be allowed to make your own decisions，and to design courses as well as present them.Pay upwards of￡1 5，000 for the fight person．Please apply by sending your CV(简历)to Mrs R．Oglivie，Palmlace Limited．
56. Who should you get in touch with if you hope to work in a radio station?
A．Producer Vacancies．Kiss l OO．
B．Mrs Oglivie，Palmlace Limited．
C．The Enterprise Shopping Centre．
D．Wealden District Council．
57. We learn from the ads that the Enterprise Shopping Centre needs a person who______ ．
A．is aged between 24 and 40
B．may do some training work
C．should deal with general duties
D．Can work for about a month
58.Which position is open to recent school graduates?
A．Producer,London Kiss． B．Father Christmas．
C．Accountants Assistant． D．Software Trainer．
59.What kind of person would probably apply to Palmlace Limited?
A．One with GCSE grade C level．
B．One with some office experience．
C．One having good computer knowledge．
D．One trained in producing music programmes．
B
A white-haired old gentleman steps out of his car, bag in hand and coat over his arm. He has called from his office to say that he is on the way. His wife is preparing supper. He can see the light shining inside his own front door. He looks forward to fire and hot milk. It is a cold night. A few seconds later he is lying on the icy ground in a pool of his own blood.
It doesn't happen very often, but it does happen in the capital city of the United States. It is more likely to happen in the near-deserted city center at night. What happened to him could happen to any of us.
Senator Stennis, who is 71, got out of his white Buick at 7:40 p.m. outside his home at 3609 Cumberland Street. Two youths said, "Get out! Money, please."
He followed the order. He handed over his wallet containing several cards, a gold watch and the only money he had in his pockets—twenty-seven cents. The youths also said, "Now, we're going to shoot you anyway." Anyway they did. One bullet （子弹）hit him in the leg and struck the bone. The other entered his chest just below the upper pocket of his suit. It narrowly missed his heart.
Strangely he made it across a ten-meter distance, up eight steps and along twenty more feet of stone path. His wife met him at the door, and saw two men running. The senator told her to call the police and the doctor.
The senator is powerful political figure, but it is unlikely that the two young men knew who he was. More likely the reason for the killing was that he had only no more than a quarter of dollar—not enough for two cups of coffee.
60. According to the passage ______.
A. such a mugging（抢劫）might have happened to anyone.
B. the mugging happened on a cold evening in a senator's home.
C. the senator was killed because he was an important politician.
D. the mugging might not have happened if the senator was young and strong.
61. Having robbed the senator, the two young men ______.
A. pulled him into a pool. B. shot two bullets into his body.
C. hit out at him hard. D. carried him away.
62. The two young men were angry by the fact that _____.
A. the senator tried to cheat them.
B. they failed to get the senator's expensive car.
C. the senator didn't die in their hands.
D. they didn't get what they had expected.
63. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. A near-deserted city center at night is a dangerous place.
B. People should always carry some money with them.
C. Though seriously wounded, the senator managed to get home on his own.
D. The senator's wife met the two men and recognized them immediately.
C
We use both words and body language to express our thoughts and opinions and to communicate with other people. We can learn about what a person is thinking by watching his or her body language. Words are important, but the way a person stands, folds his or her arms, or moves his or her hands can also give us information about his or her feelings.
Just like spoken language, body language varies from culture to culture. Making eye contact —looking directly into someone’s eyes — is in some countries a way to show interest. In other countries, however, eye contact is rude or disrespectful. The gesture for Ok, making a circle with one’s thumb and index finger, has different meanings in different cultures. In Japan, someone who sees another person making the gesture will think it means money. In France, a person seeing the same gesture will think it means zero. In Brazil and Germany, however, the gesture is rude. The thumbs-up gesture, meaning “great” or “good job” in the US is rude in Nigeria, but in Germany and Japan it means the number one. The “crazy” gesture, moving the index finger in a circle in front of the ear, means “you have a phone call” in Brazil.
Even the gesture we use for “yes” and “no” are different around the world. In many countries, shaking one’s head means “no”, and nodding means “yes”. In Bulgaria, parts of Greece, and Iran, however, the gestures have the opposite meaning. There are also differences as to how often we touch each other, how close we stand to someone we are talking to, and how we act when we meet or part. In some countries, for example, France and Russia, a visiting friend is greeted with a kiss on the check, in other countries people greet each other with a firm handshake, a loving hug, a bow or a simply a nod of the head.
While there are many different interpretations of our body language, some gestures seem to be universal. Pressing one’s palms together and resting one’s head on the back of one’s hand while closing the eyes as if sleeping means “I am tired.” A good way of saying “I am full” is moving the hand in circles over the stomach after a meal. If a person pats his or her stomach before a meal, it usually means “ I’m hungry.”
Perhaps the best example of universally understood body language is the smile. A smile can help us get through difficult situation and find friends in a world of strangers. A smile can open doors and tear down walls. It can be used to express almost any emotion. We can use a smile to apologise, to greet someone, to ask for help or to start a conversation. We can smile at ourselves in the mirror to make ourselves feel happier and stronger. And if we are feeling down or lonely, there is nothing better than to see the smiling face of a good friend.
64. In our daily life, which of the following do we use to communicate with each other?
A. gestures B. words C. smiles D. all above
65. As a Chinese , if you are lost in Germany, without knowing German, you’d better ______
to ask for help?
A. use eye-contact B. thumb-up C. smile D. say “excuse me”
66. What does this passage mainly about?
A. all the gestures in the world B. the same body language in the world
C. gestures in the western countries D. using proper gesture to express yourself
D
How to Make the Most of Your Time
Time management is important in our daily life. There never seems to be enough hours in the day to accomplish all you need to do. Here are some tips that might be of some help to you.
1. Set up a plan. Go for a week at a time, and prioritize the most important ones. Include things you want to accomplish. Focus mostly on the things that are important to you.
2. Control your stress. No matter what kind of pressure mounts on you, try to keep cool. Stressing out can lead to an early breakdown, which is definitely counter-productive when you have a list of things to do. It's easier to take a 10-minute break and cool off than work all week with built up stress.
3. Shut your door. When working under a schedule, perform your important tasks with your door shut to get them done. This will ensure a better quality time to get what needs to be done.
4. Focus on one thing at a time. Forget trying to multi-task! You will lose concentration, and it will take you longer to accomplish what you set out to do.
5. Just say "no." If you are constantly interrupted, and you really don't have the time to help out, just say "no." You're only one person, and you can't save the world by yourself!
6. Stop wasting time on the phone. While talking on the phone, keep your conversations short, and to the point you'll waste much less time.
7. Be realistic. You can only do what you can do. Don't set out to accomplish the impossible. Do your best, but keep realistic expectations of yourself.
8. Relax. The most important thing is remember to take time to relax, and regroup. You need a break every now and then to keep working efficiently. Even if it's a 10-minute walk, get away from your list and get refreshed.
As families today get busier and busier, it's important to your own mental health to keep things on track. Don't delay; get your life in order now.
67.What does the underlined word “prioritize” in Paragraph 2 mean?
A. choose something by thinking carefully
B. recognize the difference between things
C. put many things in order of importance
D. get rid of something that is unwanted
68. We should avoid stressing out because ____________.
A. it may cause us to fail to work normally
B. it may limit the speed to get things done
C. we don’t have enough energy to keep working
D. we are supposed to have a break while working
69. Which statement would the author agree to?
A. Try multi-tasks, and we can get more done.
B. It is impolite to refuse to help others at work.
C. Having breaks regularly may delay our tasks.
D. It is wise to be aware of what we can achieve.
70. By writing the text, the author would like to ___________.
A. ask readers to share their time management skills
B. offer some advice on how to make full use of time
C. invite readers to discuss how to improve life quality
D. persuade readers to spend less time on daily routine
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。
How can we all get more laughter into our lives? Here is what the experts suggest:
71 Nancy Alguire, a teacher in Clifton Park, N. Y., was once painfully shy and had a hard time laughing. Then she married a circus clown (小丑). “I became interested in the clowns,” she recalls “One day I put on a costume and paint my face. That afternoon my whole life changed. I learned to laugh and enjoy life in a way I had never done before.” 72 To this day, she still makes it a rule to be with people who enjoy life and laughing.
73 It doesn’t take you too much time and can be easy. Collect favorite cartoons and jokes. Also, keep a paper for writing down humor you find in everyday life. “Good ideas come and go fast, you have to catch them quickly or they are gone,” says Virginia Tooper.
Laugh when you need it most. “ 74 ” says comedian Bill Cosby. “And once you find laughter, no matter how painful your situation might bｅ, you can survive it,” he insists.
Gray Alan, a sociology professor at the University of Minnesota, claims that laughter is a skill we can all gain ? because it comes naturally. 75 Just remember: we are just here for a period, so get a few laughs.
A．Mix with people who laugh.
B．You can lessen your pain through humor.
C．Practise the art of laughing.
D．But it’s also something that has to be developed.
E．He who laughs last laughs best.
F．People’s joy can affect those around them.
G．Keep a laughter file (文档).
2013-2014上高二英语期中参考答案：
第四部分：写作
第一节：短文改错
76.by 去掉 77.other 改为another 78.have改为had 79. smooth改为smoothly
80. have后加a 81.crowding 改为crowded 82. what 改为which 83. advantage改为advantages 84. cost改为costs 85beside 改为besides
第二节：书面表达
One possible version:
Dear Sir,
I am a student from Xinhua Middle School and I am glad to learn that you need a few more part-time English reporters. Interested in the job, I am writing to apply for it because I think I am quite fit for it. As a student, I have not only a wide range of knowledge but also a good command of English. Besides, I am so good at writing that I have ever had such a similar experience as working as a reporter for my school broadcasting station. Also I am easy-going, skilled at communicating and always willing to work with others cooperatively. I am looking forward to your timely reply and hope that I will be lucky enough to take the job.
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