卧龙寺中学2014-2015年高二上期末英语试题及答案2.doc

successA.official B.excuse C.correct D.exciting2.societyxkb1 A.achieve B.friend C.science D.believe3.theirs A.thread B.smooth C.thirsty D.health4.raise A.remain B.certain C.mountain D.pare A.company B.continue C.common D.concert、单项选择（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）6. -Sorry to _ you, but could I ask you a quick question? - No problem. A. worry B. prevent C. interrupt D. disappoint7. Yesterday Jane walked away from discussion. Otherwise, she _ something she would regret later. A. had said B. said C. might said D. might have said8. Janes pale face suggested that she _ ill, and her parents suggested that she _a medical examination.A. be; should be B. was; haveC. should be; had D. was; has9. What do you think _ ? A. is your name B. does he want to doC. the weather is like D. is the weather like10. Paper is made _ wood while the carpet is made _ cotton. A. of; of B. off from C. from; of D. from; from11. The treatment is _ effective for malaria. A. specifically B. justly C. properly D. exactly12. Dont sit around feeling sorry for yourself. Be optimistic and A. look at B. look forward C. look ahead D. look behind13. Now that she was fired, Lucy _ going back to school, but she hasnt decided yet. A. had considered B. has been consideringC. considered D. is going to consider14. The butcher is skilled at _ the pork. A. cutting down B. cutting up C. cutting off D. cutting out15. My suggestion was that the meeting _ off till next week. A. to put B. be put C. should put D. would have put16. In _ archaeology you will often be asked to write a description of the artifacts(人工制品) that have been found in _ excavation. A. an; an B. an; / C. the; an D./; an17. - _ ? - We have discovered fireplaces. That would have kept them warm. A. How could they live here B. What do you think this tells us about the life of these early people C. How did they keep warm D. Where did they keep warm18. He hurried to the station only _ that the train had left. A. to find B. finding C. found D. to have found19. He glanced over at her _ that though she was tiny, she seemed very well put together. A. noting B. noted C. to note D. having noted20. The evidence suggests that many _ lived here and people at that time wore _ . A. deer, jewel B. deers, jewels C. deer, jewels D. deers, jewels、完型填空（共20题，每小题1.5分，满分30分） In July, 2003, after searching for 12 years, explorers announced that they had located the sunken ship called Republic in 1,700 feet of water about 100 miles off the southeast coast of the United States. The Republic was a steamship carrying 59 21 from New York to New Orleans 22 it 23 in a hurricane on October 25,1865, according to newspaper reports and other historical records. All the passengers were rescued, 24 the ship and its valuable goods, including 20,000 $20 gold coins-intended to help pay for the reconstruction of the South after the Civil War went to the bottom of the ocean with the Republic. Over the past thirty years, underwater archaeology 25 as diving equipment and robots that can be used under water 26 . It can raise good 27 , both for governments and private commercial companies which 28 this kind of business. The 29 of the Titanic has made underwater archaeology very popular. Since the Republic is so far out in international waters, the company doesnt need 30 to begin work at the site. No one 31 near the site for about 140 years. Nearly 4,000 artifacts were 32 , giving a good impression of life in the 1860s, from shoes to chess pieces, combs, toothbrushes, plates and cups, personal things, cooking and serving bowls, and many, many more 33 . Recovering the Republic may 34 up to $3 million. However, 35 that selling the gold coins may bring 36 money in profits 37 from $120 to $180 million. Today more than 51,000 coins have been recovered, which is believed to be about 25% of 38 . The collection includes over 100 different types of gold coins 39 between 1838 and 1865, and contains some of the 40 examples of United States gold and silver coins from the period.21. A. deer B. passengers C. newspapers D. people22. A. while B. when C. as D. as soon as23. A. sank B. buried C. went D. got24. A. and B. or C. however D. but25. A. found B. came into being C. went into D. came into beings26. A. improved B. progressed C. were improved D. were progressed27. A. outcome B. profits C. results D. consequences28. A. take out B. take in C. undertake D. take up29. A. invention B. discovery C. being D. appearance30. A. a permit B. a certificate C. time D. energy31. A. was B. has been C. had been D. is32. A. invented B. recovered C. covered D. uncovered33. A. object B. piece C. lists D. items34. A. cost B. took C. spent D. paid35. A. it expected B. it is expected C. it is reported D. it reported36. A. many B. an amount of C. a number of D. a great deal37. A. ranging B. including C. expanding D. rising38. A. the rest B. the total C. the most D. the money39. A. writing B. suggesting C. showing D. dating40. A. best B. smallest C. finest D. tiniest、阅读（共25题。第一节每小题2分，第二节每小题1分，满分45分） 第一节:阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）AScience is a major topic in our culture. Since it touches almost every field of our life, educated people need at least some knowledge with its structure and operation. They should also have an understanding of the scientific subculture in which scientists live and the kinds of people they are. An understanding of general characteristics of science as well as specific scientific ideas is easier to obtain if one knows something about the things that excite and discourage the scientist. This book is written for the person whose knowledge with science is not complete; for the person who has been presented with science as a musty（发霉的）storehouse of dried facts; for the person who sees the chief objective of science as the production of tricks; and for the person who views the scientists as some sort of magician. The book can be used to add to a course in any science, to come with any course that attempts to give an understanding of the modern world, or simply to provide a better understanding of science. We hope this book will lead readers to a broader view on scientific attitudes and a more realistic view of what science is, who scientists are, and what they do. It will give them an idea and understanding of the relationship between science and our culture and an appreciation of the roles science may play in our culture. Besides, readers may learn to appreciate the relationship between scientific views and some of the values and philosophies（哲学）that are deep in our culture. 41. According to the passage, scientific subculture means _.A. scientific societyB. technical groupsC. complex situationD. knowledge system 42. We need to know something about science because _.A. scientists have specific scientific ideasB. science affects almost every field of our lifeC. it is easier to understand general characteristics of scienceD. it is not easy to understand the things that excite and discourage scientists 43. The book mentioned in this passage is written for readers who _.A. are scientists making influential contributionsB. want to have a little understanding of scienceC. want to break the male-controlled worldD. have a misunderstanding about science 44. This passage most probably is _.A. the review of a bookB. the concluding part of a bookC. the information added to a bookD. the introduction of a book 45. According to the passage, we can infer that the book probably is _.A. interestingB. seriousC. realisticD. humorousBLondon-A morning train rides away, across the channel. English kids discuss the Liverpools football team in a Paris pub.Some Parisians have started to travel to work in London.In the 19th century, Charles Dickens compared the two cities, London and Paris, in A Tale of Two Cities. These days, it might be A tale of One City.As there are few jobs at home over recent years, perhaps 250,000 Frenchmen moved across the channel. With an undersea tunnel, they could travel between cities in three hours. The European Union freed them from immigration and customs.Paris, rich in beauty, is more stylish. But London feels more full of life, and more fun until the pubs shut down.For me, the difference is that London is real, alive, said Trevor Wheeler, a financial expert.xkb1Chantal Jaouen, a professional designer, agrees. I am French, but Ill stay in London, she said.There is, of course, the other view. Julie Lenoux is a student who moved to London two years ago. I think people laugh more in Paris, she said.Both cities have changed beyond recognition, said Larry Collins, an author and sometimes a Londoner.Like most people who know both cities well, he finds the two now fit together comfortably.I first fell in love with Paris in the 1950s. Things are so much more ordered, and life is better.But certainly not cheaper.In some parts of London, rents can be twice those on Avenue Foch in Paris.Deciding between London and Paris requires a lifestyle choice.Like Daphne Benoit, a French journalism student with perfect English, many young people are happy to be close enough so they dont have to choose.I love Paris, my little neighbourhood, the way I can walk around a centre, but life is too organized , she said. In London, you can be whoever you want. No one cares.46. It can be inferred that _.A. Paris and London are the two biggest cities in the worldB. in the 19th century, Dickens told his stories in the two citiesC. London and Paris used to be separatedD. Liverpool is a big city in France47. According to this passage, which of the following is TRUE?A. People feel it difficult to find a job in Paris.B. People cant travel to London without a passport.C. People can travel to London without a passport.D. People can find any job in London.48. According to this passage we know that _.A. Parisians enjoy English food more than their ownB. Londoners seldom travel to Paris on holidaysC. both cities have their advantagesD. young people prefer to live in London49. Which city is better to live in according to the passage?A. Paris. B. London. C. Both cities. D. It just depends.50. Whats the meaning of the last sentence?A. People can do everything in London. B. People will feel lonely in London.C. People in London enjoy living in different ways.D. People in London enjoy a lawless life.CSome people believe that international sport creates goodwill between the nations and that if countries play games together, they will learn to live together. Others say that the opposite is true: international competitions encourage false national pride and lead to misunderstanding and hatred（憎恨）. There is probably some truth in both arguments, but in recent years the Olympic Games have done little to support the view that sport encourages international brotherhood. Not only was there the tragic incident including the murder of athletes, but the Games were also ruined by incidents caused mainly by smaller national contests. One country received its second-place medals with visible anger after the hockey(曲棍球) final. There had been noisy scenes at the end of the hockey match, the losers objecting to the final decisions. They were sure that one of their goals should not have been disallowed and that their opponents victory was unfair. Their manager was in great anger when he said, “This wasnt hockey. Hockey and the International Hockey Federation are finished.” The president of the Federation said later that such behavior could result in the suspension（停赛） of the team for at least three years.Incidents of this kind will continue as long as sport is played competitively rather than for the love of the game. The suggestion that athletes should compete as individuals, or in non-national teams, might be too much to hope for. But in the present organization of the Olympics there is far too much thatencourages aggressive patriotism(爱国主义).51. According to the author, recently the Olympic Games have _. A. created goodwill between the nations B. brought about only false national pride C. hardly showed any international friendship D. put an end to misunderstanding and hatred52. The underlined word “disallowed”(in Paragraph 2) means “_”. A. permitted to passB. considered as reasonable C. won by the other side D. refused to accept53. What did the manager mean by saying, “Hockey and the International Hockey Federation are finished”? A. His team would no longer take part in international games. B. Hockey and the Federation are both ruined by the unfair decisions. C. There should be no more Hockey matches organized by the Federation. D. The Federation should break up.54. The author gives the example in paragraph 2 to show _. A. how false national pride led to undesirable incidents in international games B. that sportsmen are often against the final decisions C. that competitiveness in the games discourages international friendship D. that unfair decisions are common in the Olympic Games55. What conclusion can be drawn from the passage? A. The organization of the Olympic Games must be improved. B. Athletes should compete as individuals in the Olympic Games. C. A game should be played competitively rather than for the love of the game.D. More and more athletes will compete for their own honor.Dxkb 1We are all called upon to make a speech at some point in life, but most of us dont do a very good job. This article gives some suggestions on how to give an effective speech. So, you have to give a speech- and youre terrified. You get nervous, you forget what you want to say, you stumble over words, you talk too long, and you bore your audience. Later you think, “Thank goodness, its over. Im just no good at public speaking. I hope I never have to do that again. ” Cheer up! It doesnt have to be that bad. Here are some simple steps to take the pain out of speech making. Ask yourself the purpose of your speech. What is the occasion? Why are you speaking? Then, gather as many facts as you can on your subject. Spend plenty of time doing your research. Then spend plenty of time organizing your material so that your speech is clear and easy to follow. Use as many examples as possible, and use pictures, charts, and graphs if they will help you make your points more clearly. Never forget your audience. Dont talk over their heads, and dont talk down to them. Treat your audience with respect. They will appreciate your thoughtfulness. Just remember: be prepared. Know your subject, your audience, and the occasion. Be brief. Say what you have to say and then stop. And be yourself. Let your personality come through so that you make person-to -person contact with your audience. If you follow these simple steps, youll see that you dont have to be afraid of public speaking. In fact, you may find the experience so enjoyable that you volunteer to make more speeches! Youre not convinced yet? Give it a try and see what happens. 56. The main idea of this article is _. A. you can improve your speaking ability B. a poor speaker can never change C. always make a short speech D. it is hard to make a speech 57. Paragraph 2 implies that _. A. many people are afraid of giving a speech B. many people are happy to give a speech C. many people do not prepare for a speech D. many people talk too long 58. The phrase “talk over their heads” means _. A. speak too loudly B. look at the ceiling C. look down upon them D. use words and ideas that are too difficult 59. All of the following statements are true except that _. A. few people know how to make good speeches B. a lecturer does not need to organize his speech C. research is important in preparing a speech D. there are simple steps you can take to improve your speaking ability 60. The title for this passage may be _. A. Do Not Make a Long Speech B. How to Give a Good Speech C. How to Prepare for a Speech D. Try to Enjoy a Speech 第二节：补全对话（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）根据对话内容，从对话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）- 61 -Good shopping is always boring.- 62 There are so many things to choose from. - 63 We spend a lo