四川省达州市大竹县文星中学2014-2015学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题 word版含答案

四川省大竹县文星中学 2015 年春高二下期期中检测 英语试卷 考试时间：120 分钟；满分：150 分 第 I 卷（选择题） 一、单项选择：共 15 题 每题 1 分 共 15 分 1The number of private cars in Xian is increasing day by day, so I think more new roads need _. A.builtB.to buildC.to be builtD.build 2I walked up to the top of the hill with my friends, _ we enjoyed a splendid view of the lake. A.whichB.thatC.whoD.where 3The US declares it has the best medical technology in the world, but quite a lot of Americans have no _ to health care service. A.accessB.entranceC.introductionD.devotion 4Mike, do you think these maths problems are quite difficult _? A.work outB.working outC.worked outD.to work out 5All of a sudden I became _ that I had made a serious mistake. A.knownB.awareC.famousD.accustomed 6Which of the white shirts appeals to you most? . I prefer a yellow one. A.NeitherB.NoneC.AllD.Both 7Take a vocabulary notebook with you all the time. Collect any good words, sentences or articles, famous lines and wise sayings. A.skillfullyB.particularly C.absolutelyD.consequently 8There is an obvious between the cultures of the West and East. A.contentB.contrastC.contractD.contact 9I saw Mary dancing at Kates birthday party and on that she was really excellent. A.sceneB.situationC.positionD.occasion 10Because the bad weather causes the main road closed, we will put off our visit to the art exhibition now. A.to be heldB.being held C.heldD.having been held 11The boy didnt come to life and the method to start his breathing ended up as failure. A./; theB.the; /C.a; aD./; a 12When Ray was ten, he his parents to buy him a computer as a birthday present. A.orderedB.demandedC.convincedD.influenced 13“Hope for the best and prepare for the worst“ is a proverb, life is beautiful and full of frustrations as well. A.meansB.meant C.meaningD.having meant 14I didnt want to drive all the way to New York by myself,so I Anna, my best friend, to go with me. A.convincedB.consultedC.adoptedD.admitted 15He had finally several customers of the advantages of his product. A.convincedB.reminded C.accusedD.informed 二、完形填空：共 20 题 每题 2 分 共 40 分 Gods Coffee A group of class friends, highly established(有成就)in their careers, got together to visit their old university professor. Conversation soon 16 into complaints(抱怨)about stress in work and life. Offering his guests coffee, the professor went to the kitchen and 17 with a large pot of coffee and a couple of 18 porcelain, plastic, glass, crystal, some 19 looking, some expensive, some delicate telling them to 20 themselves to the coffee. When all the students had a cup of coffee 21 , the professor said “If you noticed, all the nice looking expensive cups were 22 , leaving behind the plain and cheap ones. While it is 23 for you to choose only the best for yourselves, that is the 24 of your problems and stress. Be assured that the cup itself 25 no quality to the coffee. In most cases it is just more expensive and in some cases it 26 hides what we drink. What all of you really wanted was coffee, not the cup, but you 27 went for the best cups. And then you began 28 each others cups. Now consider this: Life is the 29 ; the jobs, money and position in society are the cups. They are just tools to hold and 30 life, and the type of cup we have does not define nor 31 the quality of life we live. Sometimes, by concentrating only on the cup, we 32 to enjoy the coffee God has 33 for us. God brews(煮)the coffee, not the cupsEnjoy your coffee!” The happiest people dont have the best of everything. They just 34 the best of everything. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak 35 . Leave the rest to God. 16A.devotedB.exchangedC.turnedD.thought 17A.fetchedB.returnedC.broughtD.took 18A.pansB.bottlesC.bowlsD.cups 19A.cleanB.plainC.uglyD.fine 20A.helpB.devoteC.takeD.pick 21A.in thoughtB.in cupC.in handD.in mouthful 22A.taken upB.given awayC.cut outD.left away 23A.wiseB.importantC.necessaryD.normal 24A.explanationB.reasonC.causeD.resource 25A.adaptsB.reducesC.adjustsD.adds 26A.evenB.everC.neverD.still 27A.bravelyB.intentionallyC.cheerfullyD.carefully 28A.exchangingB.guidingC.glancingD.looking 29A.teaB.waterC.coffeeD.wine 30A.includeB.containC.liveD.make 31A.worsenB.beatC.riseD.change 32A.succeedB.failC.wishD.try 33A.soldB.gaveC.providedD.bought 34A.keepB.sayC.doD.make 35A.kindlyB.clearlyC.secretlyD.loudly 三、阅读理解：共 20 题 每题 2 分 共 40 分 Honesty comes in many forms. First theres self-honesty. Is what people see the real article or do you appear through smoke and mirrors? I find that if I try to be something Im not, I feel unsure of myself and take out a part from my PBA(personal bank account).I love how the singer Judy Garland put it. “Always be a first-class version(版本)of yourself, instead of a second-class version of somebody else.” Then theres honesty in our actions. Are you honest at school, with your parents, and with your boss? If youve ever been dishonest, I think we all have, try being honest, and notice how whole it makes you feel. Remember, you cant do wrong and feel right. This following story by Jeff is a good example of that. In my second year of study, there were three kids in my math class who didnt do well. I was really good at it. I would charge them three dollars for each test that I helped them pass. Id write on a little piece of paper all the right answers, and hand them off. At first I felt like I was making money, kind of a nice job. I wasnt thinking about how it could hurt all of us. After a while I realized I shouldnt do that anymore, because I wasnt really helping them. They werent learning anything, and it would only get harder down the road. Cheating certainly wasnt helping me. It takes courage to be honest when people all around you are getting away with cheating on tests, lying to their parents, and stealing at work. But remember, every act of honesty is a deposit(储蓄) into your PBA and will build strength. 36The underlined part “appear through smoke and mirrors” in the first paragraph means _. A.be honestB.be unreal C.become clearD.come from an imagined world 37Which of the following can best explain Judy Garlands words? A.Be your true self rather than follow others. B.Dont copy others or you cant be the first class. C.Make efforts to be the first instead of the second. D.Dont learn from others unless theyre excellent. 38What does the author expect to show by Jeffs story? A.Honesty can be of great help. B.A bad thing can be turned into a good one. C.Helping others cheat can do good to nobody. D.One should realize the wrong in his bad deeds. 39In the last paragraph the author mainly wants to express_. A.one must be brave to be honest B.its difficult to be honest when others are not C.one should be honest when making a deposit D.honesty in ones actions can help him in the future Among various programmes, TV talk shows have covered every inch of space on daytime television. And anyone who watches them regularly knows that each one is different in style. But no two shows are more opposite in content, while at the same time standing out above the rest, than the Jerry Springer and the Oprah Winfrey shows. Jerry Springer could easily be considered the king of “rubbish talk”. The contents on his show are as surprising as they can be. For example, the show takes the ever-common talk show titles of love, sex, cheating, and hate, to a different level. Clearly, the Jerry Springer show is about the dark side of society, yet people are willing to eat up the troubles of other peoples lives. Like Jerry Springer, Oprah Winfrey takes TV talk show to its top. But Oprah goes in the opposite direction. The show is mainly about the improvement of society and different quality of life. Contents are from teaching your children lessons, managing your work week, to getting to know your neighbors. Compared to Oprah, the Jerry Springer show looks like poisonous waste being poured into society. Jerry ends every show with a “final word”. He makes a small speech about the entire idea of the show. Hopefully, this is the part where most people will learn something very valuable. Clean as it is, the Oprah show is not for everyone. The shows main viewers are middleclass Americans. Most of these people have the time, money, and ability to deal with lifes tough problems. Jerry Springer, on the other hand, has more of a connection with the young adults of society. These are 18-to-21-year-olds whose main troubles in life include love, relationship, sex, money and drug. They are the ones who see some value and lessons to be learned through the shows exploitation. 40Compared with other TV talk shows, both the Jerry Springer and the Oprah Winfrey are _. A.more interestingB.more formal C.more detailedD.unusually popular 41Which of the following is likely to be a topic of the Oprah Winfrey show? A.Family income planning.B.Nation hatred. C.A new type of robot.D.Street accident. 42We can learn from the passage that the two talk shows_. A.have become the only ones of its kind B.attract different people C.appear at different times of the day D.exploit the weaknesses in human nature 43Which statement about the passage is Not true? _ A.Jerry Springer show is like poisonous waste, so nothing can be learnt from it. B.The two kinds of talk shows are opposite in content. C.Opera Winfrey show is helpful for those middleclass Americans D.Jerry Springer show attracts those who are young and in trouble. Almost all cultures celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of another in some way. Different cultures celebrate the beginning of a new year in different ways, and at different times on the calendar. In Western countries, people usually celebrate New Year at midnight on January 1st. People may go to parties, dress in formal clothes - like tuxedos (小礼服) and evening gowns, and drink champagne at midnight. During the first minutes of the New Year, people cheer and wish each other happiness for the year ahead. But some cultures prefer to celebrate the New Year by waking up early to watch the sun rise. They welcome the New Year with the first light of the sunrise. It is also a common Western custom to make a New Years promise, called a resolution. New Years resolutions usually include promises to try something new or change a bad habit in the new year. Many cultures also do special things to get rid of bad luck at the beginning of a new year. For example, in Ecuador, families make a big doll from old clothes. The doll is filled with old newspapers and firecrackers. At midnight, these dolls are burned to show the bad things from the past year are gone and the new year can start afresh (again). Other common traditions to keep away bad luck in a new year include throwing things into rivers or the ocean, or saying special things on the first day of the new year. Other New Year traditions are followed to bring good luck is to eat grapes on New Years Day. The more grapes a person eats the more good luck the person will have in the year. In France, people eat pancakes for good luck at New Year. In the United States, some people eat black-eyed peas (豇豆) for good luck - but to get good luck for a whole year you have to eat 365 of them! 44Which culture celebrates New Year in the morning? A.The passage doesnt say.B.Spain. C.France.D.The United States. 45What is a resolution? A.Something you say.B.Something you eat. C.Something you burn.D.Something you wear. 46What is the topic of the fourth paragraph? A.Bringing good luck.B.Remembering the past. C.Planning for the next year.D.Keeping away from bad luck. 47Which is probably true about eating black-eyed peas on New Year? A.Black-eyed peas taste bad. B.The peas are very difficult to cook. C.One pea brings one day of luck. D.It is bad luck to eat a lot of black-eyed peas. Music died here last spring, or rather, it was killed by members of the school committee who ignored the importance of music and drama as part of the high-school curriculum (课程). The committee decided that teaching students how to take a standardized test is more important than a curriculum in which students can explore their interests in the arts as well as academics. Because the school system is running out of funding, it needs to make sure that students pass the test or even more money will be lost. If students fail the state standardized test，it is not the fault of drama and music classesthey are failing because the “academic” classes are not sufficient (充 足的). It is painful to think of how many students will be discouraged from singing, acting, and playing instruments because school programs are no longer offered. Many families cannot afford private music lessons, and many potential musicians and artists may not find their calling if they are not exposed to it in school. The fact that the school committee thinks the arts are not worth the investment will certainly make some students believe the arts are not worth their time or support and the cycle will continue. Teaching for a test does not shape students into complete, well-rounded people. It blocks the natural sense to create and express feelings through artthere is more to life than the analytical thinking that math and English provide. What happens after a test? Sure, a student might graduate, but they will have limited knowledgecertainly not a good preparation for the real world. 48Music and drama are not included in the high school curriculum mainly because _. A.the school is afraid of losing financial support B.the school committee pays no attention to them C.the students are not interested in both of them D.the state standardized test is more important 49Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A.The sufficiency of the classes determines students performance in the mastery test. B.Quite a few students are discouraged from learning music and art in todays school system. C.Students can be musicians and artists only if they can afford private music lessons. D.The school committee completely influences students attitude towards the arts. 50We can learn that music and art can _. A.make students round-shaped people in future B.provide students with analytical thinking C.prevent students graduation from high school D.motivate students in creativity and expression 51The best title of the passage can be _. A.Who killed music and drama? B.Why is music so important? C.Can curriculum go without music? D.How to prepare for the real world? The most common problem that worries all of us today is the fear of insecurity. Life has become so competitive that every now and then we are struck(遭遇) by the fear of the unknown. With every new turn of events our self-confidence takes a blow. The biggest challenge before every person today is not to lose confidence in ones ability. There are several reasons that affect a persons self-confidence. The most important reason is lack of success. Not being able to succeed affects ones self-confidence greatly. This is when one begins to doubt his own ability. In many cases ones self-confidence is low when he feels rejected by society. For example, a person who loses his job gives a wide berth to other people for fear of being questioned about his work. However, this isnt right at all. One needs to think along positive lines in spite of failures. After all it is your life and you have every right to live your life as you wish. The challenge lies in not allowing your self-confidence to decrease. It is very important to believe in yourself. Self-belief is the secret to success. When success doesnt come to you, you should not allow yourself belief to be affected. Always keep in mind that success is sure to come in time. So, there is nothing wrong with your ability. Whenever lack of success causes you to doubt your ability, dont forget to remind yourself that quick success does not last long. Also remember not to compare yourself to others. These tips will do a world of good to your confidence. In order to be self-confident, you need to have a lifestyle that is right for you. Create one and live a life as you want to. Leave others to themselves. 52According to the text, what causes people to fear the unknown? A.The low abilities.B.The lack of security. C.The loss of self-confidence.D.The severe competition in life. 53What does the underlined phrase “give a wide berth to” in Paragraph 2 mean? A.Introduce something to.B.Hold a birthday party for. C.Make friends with.D.Keep away from. 54Whats Paragraph 3 mainly about? A.How to achieve success. B.How to keep ones self-confidence. C.The challenges that one should overcome. D.The reasons that affect ones self-confidence. 55In the authors opinion, its important that one _. A.should not forget his failuresB.should follow others advice C.should not lose heartD.should adjust to life 四、七选五：共 5 题 每题 2 分 共 10 分 56 The answer is that the government needs money for many things, for example to pay its army, to build public facilities and to buy goods from abroad, and only the people of the country can supply the money. 57 That is, a person pays according to the amount of his income. Whether he is a merchant, a doctor, a lawyer, a shopkeeper, a miner, or anything else, he must pay tax if his income is more than a certain amount. This is called a “direct” tax, because it is paid in money direct to the government. Another tax is paid on goods such as watches, jewelry, tobacco, wine, etc. When they are brought into a country, such a tax is paid as part of the price of these goods if they are later sold in shops. 58 People usually complain about having to pay taxes, but they forget that the money is spent on things that they and their families need. We need policemen to catch thieves, and they must be paid what they earn; children need education and there mus