天津市静海县六校20152016学年高二英语下学期期中联考试题

1、2015-2016学年度第二学期期中六校联考高二英语试卷本试卷分第一卷（选择题）、第二卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分，考试时间120分钟。第I卷 选择题（共110分） 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分15分） 第一节:（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面五段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项，并标在试题的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你将有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. Why does the man refuse the woman?A. He doesnt have a bike. B. Hell use his

2、 bike.C. He had lent his bike to others.2. What is Peters attitude towards his late arrival?A. Unconcerned.B. Apologetic.C. Angry.3. What day is today?A. Sunday. B. Tuesday.C. Wednesday.4. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a hospital. B. In a school.C. Outside a house.5. What are

3、 the speakers talking about?A. Christmas dinner.B. Christmas.C. Christmas gifts.第二节:（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）听下面三段材料。每段材料后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段材料前，你将有时间阅读每个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段材料读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第6至第8小题。6. What are the speakers talking about?A. Closing down all the pubs.B.

4、How to ban drinking.C. Driving and drinking. 7. How does the man think of banning drinking?A. Rather difficult.B. Rather easy.C. Nothing difficult.8. Why does the woman think it is wrong to allow drinking a little?A. She hates people drinking.B. She finds its a waste of time for people to drink.C. S

5、he finds its hard for people to stop once they start drinking.听下面一段对话，回答第9至第11小题。9. Who uses the Internet longer every day?A. The man.B. The woman.C. Their boss.10. What is the mans job?A. Website editor.B. Computer engineer.C. Online buyer. 11. What do we know from the conversation?A. All the infor

6、mation on the Internet is false. B. The woman doesnt know the Internet at all. C. The man is very cautious when he does shopping online.听下面一段独白，回答第12至第15小题。12. What is Chang jiang 7?A. The name of a toy.B. The name of a cat.C. The name of a place.13. Who finds a toy from the junk yard?A. Dickey. B.

7、Xu Jiaos father.C. Dickeys father.14. When is Xu Jiaos birthday?A. On August 21. B. On August 5. C. On April 31.15. What do we know about Xu Jiao from the talk?A. She lives a poor life.B. She plays a boy in the movie. C. She was born in Hong Kong.第二部分 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分45分）第一节: 单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）16

8、. -Could you do me a favor to return these books to the library when you go there? - .A. Up to youB. Good for youC. At your serviceD. My pleasure17. The reason I was keeping an eye on him was I doubted he was a thief. A. because; why; thatB. why; because; whetherC. why; that; thatD. why; that; wheth

9、er18. In the near future, more in the space technology will be made by scientists. A. adventuresB. advantagesC. advancesD. appointments19. Not until his parents criticized him to realize his mistake. A. does Tom beginB. did Tom beginC. Tom beganD. had Tom began20. The newly-published book, which ref

10、ers basic English grammar, is only for beginners. A. as; meantB. for; intendedC. to; plannedD. to; intended21. For our high school students, some courses are compulsory, while others are . A. complicatedB. diverseC. controversialD. optional22. The Prime Minister that he would visit China next month.

11、A. concernedB. contactedC. confirmedD. considered23. As is known to all language learners, the newly learnt words will soon be forgotten unless used in everyday communication. A. graduallyB. exactlyC. frequentlyD. likely24. Was it in the University of Oxford, if I may ask, Winston Churchill gave a s

12、peech “Never give up”? A. whyB. whichC. thatD. where25. -It is a pity that you missed the lecture on space exploration.-I it, but I was busy preparing for a job interview. A. had attended B. attendedC. would attendD. would have attended26. The little restaurant known to all locally is busy on Sunday

13、s, so Ill phone up today and_a table. A. preserveB. reserveC. deserveD. observe27. to his work, he didnt notice me enter the room. A. AbsorbedB. BusyC. BuriedD. Devoted28. I wont go to his birthday party unless tomorrow. A. invitingB. being invitedC. invitedD. invitation29. Police searched for the m

14、issing gunman, so they had to change the plan. A. in placeB. in sightC. in effectD. in vain30. Eating too much fat can_ heart disease and cause high blood pressure.A. result fromB. contribute to C. attend toD. adjust to第二节: 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）You may have come across the story about Osceola Mc

15、Carty, an elder woman comparable with Mother Teresa who had worked as a 31 woman for over 75years.One day after her retirement in 1995, she went to the bank and discovered that her small monthly 32 had accumulated to over $ 150,000. Then to everyones astonishment, she 33 almost all of the money to t

16、he University of Southern Mississippi (USM) in her hometown for a 34 fund for students with financial needs. Instantly, the news hit the media and she made national 35.What you havent heard is how Osceolas generous gift had 36my life. I am 19 years old and the first 37of an Osceola McCarty Scholarsh

17、ip.I was a(n) 38 student, and I was determined to go to USM. However, I 39 being qualified for a regular scholarship by one point on the entrance exams and a scholarship was the 40 way I could attend. One Sunday, I read the story in the paper Osceola McCarty and her entirely selfless 41 . The next d

18、ay I went to the financial aid office, and was told there was still no money 42 for me, but if anything came up theyd call.Several days later, I was about to go out with my mother 43 the phone rang. I was informed I had been chosen to be given the first Osceola McCarty scholarship. I was 44 .Osceola

19、 McCarty worked hard her whole life, washing clothes by hand. Now that she is 45 , she sits most of the day and reads the Bible, that is, when she is not getting rewards. Every time I go to visit her, she has a new 46 . Shes even been to the White House for a face-to-face talk with President Clinton

20、. She is that happy and proud. We have tried to talk her 47 purchasing a VCR(录像机)so that she can tape the programs and see herself on TVshe just smiles.Osceola McCarty gave me much more than a scholarship. She taught me about the gift of 48 . Now I know there are kind-hearted people. She worked hard

21、 and helped others, and in turn she has inspired me to 49 when I can some day. So 50 I plan to add to her scholarship fund.31. A. drugstoreB. cafeC. laundryD. laboratory32. A. profitsB. savingsC. expensesD. wages33. A. donatedB. deliveredC. returnedD. removed34. A. projectB. scholarshipC. researchD.

22、 welfare35. A. customsB. sympathiesC. doubtsD. headlines36. A. affectedB. formedC. disturbedD. ruined37. A. designerB. contributorC. receiverD. reporter38. A. casualB. considerateC. aggressiveD. sensitive39. A. advocatedB. missedC. regrettedD. avoided40. A. normalB. wrongC. onlyD. legal41. A. giftB.

23、 ideaC. decisionD. plan42. A. availableB. enoughC. raisedD. left43. A. sinceB. beforeC. whenD. though44. A. shockedB. encouragedC. puzzledD. excited45. A. transferredB. dismissedC. promotedD. retired46. A. jobB. hobbyC. lifeD. award47. A. intoB. upC. downD. back48. A. givingB. understandingC. receiv

24、ingD. loving49. A. give upB. give backC. give offD. give in50. A. suddenlyB. originallyC. eventuallyD. gradually第三部分 阅读理解 （共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50分）AWe all know that Paris is a popular travel destination, which has much more to offer than just seeing the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower that are well-known. E

25、xperience this amazing city through some of its secret places.River BoatsTour the heart of Paris by boat along the Seine River! Boats offer 8 must-see tourist stops along their boat tour route. The cost is 13 Euros for a whole day of river boating with stops for tourists to walk through the Parisian

26、 sites. There is a 15-minute interval (间隔) between two boats. Boating along the Seine is a good way to drink in the unique atmosphere of Paris!Childrens Science MuseumIf you are travelling to Paris with kids, the Childrens Science Museum is the perfect place to visit. The Childrens Science Museum ha

27、s many exhibits for children. Some exhibits exercise a childs cognitive (认知的) skills. The cost is low by European standards at only 8 Euros per adult and 4.50 Euros per child. Medieval Tavern (中世纪酒馆)In Paris , tourists can enjoy the night at Medieval Tavern every Thursday night from 8PM-2AM. This ta

28、vern opens its doors to the people of Paris and invites them to experience a life from long ago. The menu includes foods that were enjoyed in old days. The entire experience can be enjoyed for only 15 Euros per person!Luxembourg GardenThe garden is the second largest public park in Paris. Whether yo

29、u are interested in a walk through the flowers or a pleasant ride on the old carousel(旋转木马), this park is a good choice. Children like playing in the theater while adults enjoy free musical performances.Welcome to Paris and enjoy these attractions.51. Which of the following statements about River Bo

30、ats is TRUE ?A. Boats come every fifteen minutes.B. The boat you take will cost you 13 dollars.C. Tourists can only see 8 tourist sites along their boat tour route.D. Tourists have to spend a day on the boat enjoying scenes.52. What can we learn from the passage?A. Children can exercise their cognit

31、ive skills in the Childrens Science Museum.B. Tourists can enjoy free musical performances at Medieval Tavern. C. The Childrens Science Museum is very popular with tourists.D. Luxembourg Garden is the largest public park in Paris. 53. How much will you pay if your couple and two children visit the C

32、hildrens Science Museum? A. Seventeen EurosB. Eighteen Euros. C. Twenty-two EurosD. Twenty-five Euros.54. At Medieval Tavern tourists .A. have to pay extra money for delicious foodB. have to spend 15 Euros per person for food C. can enjoy the food in the old days every Thursday nightD. can spend eve

33、ry night from 8PM to 2AM55. The writer writes this passage mainly to . A. tell readers some history about ParisB. introduce some attractions in ParisC. make Paris well-known to the people in the worldD. explain why more and more people travel to ParisB Some people believe that a Robin Hood is at wor

34、k, while others think that a wealthy person simply wants to distribute his or her fortune before dying. But the donator who started sending envelops with cashes to deserving causes, accompanied by an article from the local newspaper, has made a northern German city believe in fairytales.The first en

35、velop was sent to a victim support group. It contained  10.000 with a cutting from the Braunschiveiger Zeitung about how the group supported a woman who was robbed of her handbag: similar plain white anonymous envelops each containing  10.000, then arrived at a kindergarten and a church.Th

36、e envelops keep coming, and so far at least  190.000 has been distributed. Last month, one of them was sent to the newspapers own office. It came after a story it published about Tom, a 14-year-old boy who was severely disabled in a swimming accident. The receptionist at the Braunschiveiger Zei

37、tung an anonymous white envelop found 20 notes of  500 inside with a copy of the article. The name of the family was underlined.“I was driving when I heard the news.” Claudia Neumann, the boys mother told Der Spiegel magazine. “I had to park on the side of the road; I was speechless.”“For someo

38、ne to act so selflessly, for this to happen in such a society in which everyone thinks of himself, was astonishing.” Mrs. Neumann said. Her family wonder whether the donator is a Robin Hood character, taking from banks to give to the needy.Henning Noske, the editor of the Braunschiveiger Zeitung, sa

39、id: “Maybe it is an old person who is about to die. We just do not know.” However, he has told his reporters not to look for the citys hero, for fear that discovery may stop the donations.56. The Braunschiveiger Zeitung is the name of .A. a newspaperB. a bankC. a churchD. a magazine57. Which of the

40、following is True about the donation to Tom?A. The donation amounted to  190.000.B. The donation was sent directly to his house.C. His mother felt astonished at the donation.D. The money will be used for his education.58. What would be the best title for the passage?A. Money is Raised by the Ne

41、wspaper.B. Unknown Hero Spreads Love in EnvelopesC. Newspaper Distributes Money to the Needy.D. Robin Hood Returns to the City59. The underlined word “anonymous” in the 2nd paragraph can best be replaced by .A. being never usedB. second-handC. having no known nameD. specially designed60. It can be i

42、nferred from the passage that .A. the donator is a rich old man.B. the donation comes from the newspaper.C. the donation will continue to come.D. the donator will soon be found out.CHow to deal successfully with a child showing outstanding musical ability? Its not always clear how best to develop an

43、d encourage his gift. Many parents may even fail to recognize and respond to their childrens need until discouragement explodes into uncooperative behavior. And while most schools are equipped to deal with children who are especially able in academic subjects，the musically gifted require special und

44、erstanding which may not always be available in an ordinary school. Such children may well benefit from the education offered by a specialist music school.The five music schools in Britain aim to provide an environment where gifted children can develop their skills under the guidance of professional

45、 musicians. Children here spend about half of a day on musical activities，for example，individual lessons，orchestras，chamber(室内音乐的)groups，voice training，conducting and theory. They also spend several hours a day practicing in private rooms. The rest of their time is taken up with the subjects: Englis

46、h, maths and basic sciences.What are the disadvantages? An obvious problem is that the fees are high. However, each school will offer scholarships and other forms of financial aid. Secondly, not all parents want to send their children to boarding school, especially at an early age. Almost all the di

47、rectors of the specialist schools express doubts about the wisdom of admitting children as young as seven into such a tense and disciplined (守纪律的) environment. They stress，however, that their main aim is to help the students to become those who are excellent in all aspects.61. If a childs musical ab

48、ility is not recognized, .A. the child may behave badly B. the ability may fade awayC. the child may lose interest D. the parents may become anxious62. What probably may musically gifted children face in ordinary schools?A. Their academic work may suffer. B. Schools lack musical equipment.C. Music i

49、s not seen as an important subject. D. Parents and teachers dont work together.63. What makes specialist music schools different from other schools?A. Their working day is longer.B. A range of musical training is offered.C. More than half the day is spent on music. D. The children have mostly one-to

50、-one lessons.64. According to school directors，what is a possible disadvantage for pupils?A. Poor children may not be included. B. They may lose their individuality.C. There may be a discipline problem. D. They may be too small on arrival.65. The passage mainly talks about .A. education and developm

51、ent about children B. disadvantages of music schoolsC. music schools for children with music giftD. how to deal with music talented childrenDAbandoned babies can be left in a baby hatch at a German hospital where newborns are looked after and put up for adoption.The heated box, lined with a pillow a

52、nd blankets, is at Berlins St Joseph hospital. Mothers can leave their unwanted children at the baby hatch, and statistics show it is used about twice a year.The stainless-steel hatch slides out and after a person has placed their baby inside and slid it shut, it touches an alarm inside the hospital

53、 so staff can pick the child up. It takes about two or three minutes for staff to get to the hatch so the parent has enough time to slip away without being noticed.Inside the box is a letter which tells the mother German authorities will look after the baby for eight weeks. Mums that change their mi

54、nd can come back to reclaim their babies within two months. However, if the parent does not come back to be reunited with their child after the two months it well be put up for adoption.The practice was common in medieval times but has come under fire from the UN recently, the BBC reports. It believ

55、es that children have a right to know who their parents are and that right is denied to children left in the baby hatch. The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child says there are baby boxes across Europe but Germany has the most with 99 across the country.However, some people support the use of bab

56、y hatches. They argue without such places of safety, parents conceal (隐藏) newborns in hidden places that are not easily found, causing the deaths of many unwanted babies.German chancellor Angela Merkel put forward legislation (立法) earlier this year to find an alternative to baby hatches.Women will be allowed to give