江西省上饶市玉山县高二英语上学期期中试题

1、玉山一中2016-2017学年第一学期高二期中考试英语试卷满分：150分考试时间：120分钟第I卷（选择题，共100分）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. Who will the man call? A. His boss.B. His wife.C.

2、A taxi driver.2. What does the man suggest the woman do?A. Wait on the phone.B. Order the pizza online.C. Drive to thepizza place.3. What does the woman want to do?A. Learn to make a video.B. Buy a coffee maker.C.Make some coffee.4. What will the man do at 3 o ' clock on Friday?A. Go to class.B.

3、 Meet the doctor.C.Take the woman' s shift （轮班）.5. What does the man think of the lecture?A. Difficult.B. Excellent.C.Boring.第二节听下面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。听下面一段对话，回答第 6、7题。13 / 166. Who will send the file?

4、A. Sam.C. Lucy.7. Where is the woman?A. At the airport.C. In the hotel.听下面一段对话，回答第 8 至 10 题。8. When did the woman get to London?A. Last spring.few hours ago.9. Why does the woman come to London?A. To visit relatives.B.attend a program.10. What s the meaning of moonlighting?A. A second job.C. A game.

5、听下面一段对话，回答第 11 至 13 题。11. Where are the speakers?A. In a car.In a meeting room.12. What does the man ask the woman to do?A. Park his car.Find a repairman.13. How will the man probably go to work tomorrow?A. By bus.By taxi.听下面一段对话，回答第 14 至 17 题。14. What does the man suggest for Lisa?A. T-shirt.A dres

6、s.15. When should the woman have called Helen?A. At 3:45At 4:4516. What s the man s telephone number?B. Carol.B. In the office.B. This August.C.ATo take a holiday.C. ToB. A kind of toy.B. In an elevator.C.B. Call his wife.C.B. By car.C.B. A purse.C.B. At 4:15C.A. 61199621.B.61299621.C.61299622.17. W

7、hat' s the relationship between the speakers?A. Husband and wife.B. Bossand employee.C. Friends.听下面一段独白，回答第 18至20题。18. When does the speaker help with cooking?A. In the morning.B. In the afternoon.C.Intheevening.19. What does the speaker like best?A. Fishing.B. Hiking.C.Telling stories.20. How d

8、oes the speaker find the summer camp?A. Disappointing.B. Interesting.C.Surprising.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，共30分）China's top labor official saidthecountry isplanningtopush backthe ageatwhich workers can retire.Yin Weimin, minister of humanresources andsocial security, statedthatthegove

9、rnment did not put a timetableon the movewhen he spoke about itduringaninterview at the weekend."Delayingthe retirement age is a very complex issue and we willstudyitaccording to the situations of population and employment and consider different groupsof people," Yin said.He noted thathike

10、s in the retirement age have been brought in by many countriesand can be a good way to deal with an aging population and contribute to the healthyand stable development of social security.The life expectancy of Chinese people is now 73 years and is expected to rise to74 during the next five years, h

11、e said.Nearly three out of 10 Chinese people will be older than 60 by 2040, according toa United Nations forecast.The retirement age in China currently (目前)is 60 for men and 55 for women workingin the government and 50 for female workers.The idea of delaying the retirementage is being widely support

12、ed by thegovernment officials,while many laborersand non-government employees were lessenthusiastic about the possibility of working for longer. Currently, they have to payinto their pension(养老金)plans for at least 15 years before they can retire.Chen Xianlian, a female worker at a motorcycle parts c

13、ompany in Chongqing municipality is among those who would like to see the retirement age unchanged."I have to do lots of tough and repetitive work every day and I feel very tired after myworking day,“ the 41-year- old said. "All my colleagues are discussing thegovernment's possible mov

14、e to raise the retirement age. None of us wants to work any _ " more years.University graduates also fear that any rise in the retirement age could limit their employment opportunities.21. We can learn from the passage that.A. China is not planning to push back the age at which workers can reti

15、reB. China is probably going to delay the retirement age in the futureC. China is not likely to delay the retirement age in the futureD. China has pushed back the age at which workers can retire22. . According to the current policy, Chen Xianlian has to work more years from now before her retirement

16、.A. 9B. 14C. 19D.1523. The underlined word “ hikes " in Paragraph 4 mean s.A. discussingB. reducingC. pushingD.increasing24. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. Not all the Chinese people support the new policy.B. The life expectancy of Chinese people is expected to rise

17、to 73 during the next five years.C. The retirement age in China will be 60 for men and 55 for women in the government and 50 for female workers.D. The government has put a fixed timetable on the new policy.BWith the development of our country, starting your own business has become a trend, which was

18、 once unheard of in China. Nowadays, though, it s quite common to become your own boss. Let s say you have an idea. Maybe you want to open an English school or sell Japanese comics. First, you need a business plan. It sets out what you ll sell and how much everything will cost. Most businesses that

19、fail didn t have this.If you need to borrow money at the start, banks will ask for a detailed plan.The best starting place for a business plan is the 4Ps: product, place, price and promotion. All these must be strong to be successful.ProductYour product must have something unique. What makes it spec

20、ial compared to other similar products?If you want tostart a noodle shopthat has nothingnew, don texpect people to show much interest. You can research your product. For food, let people try it forfree.For toys,leta few childrenplay with them tosee if theylike them.PlaceThere s no point having a pro

21、duct that people want to buy if your shop is in anempty mall. Think about which type of person is going to buy what you sell. Where dothey usually go shopping? When looking at possible places, spend the day there. See how many people pass by. Also, are there other shops nearby selling similar produc

22、ts?If so, how can you be better than them?PriceWork out how much it costs to make or provide your product. As a general rule, your price will be double the cost. After all, you re also paying for rent, staff andyou need to eat too!PromotionHow can you attract people to your shop? Advertising in news

23、papers and on TV isexpensive. Perhaps you can get free advertising by getting a newspaper to write about your business.25. Wh .at' s the best title for the passage?A. How to start a business.B. Starting a business soon.C. Preparations for starting a business.D. Starting your ownbusiness.26. If y

24、ou want to start a noodle shop, you should.A. expect people to show much interest B. let people try it at a low priceC. research your noodlesD. let children have a try27. According to the author, the reason why most businesses fail is due to lack ofA. a shopB. a business planC. money D. successfulbu

25、sinessmen28. You are selling toys to children.It costs 5 yuan to make each one. How muchshould you charge the children for each toy?A. 15 yuan.B. 5 yuan.C. 50 yuan .D. 10 yuan.欠）their children a college education.I hold the beli ef that parents do not owe（If they can afford it ,they can certainly se

26、nd them to the best universities. But theymust not feel guilty if they can't. If the children really want to go, they'll find a who can't afford to pay.way. There are plenty of loans（借款）and scholarships for the bright and eager onesWhen children grow up and want to get married, their par

27、ents do not owe them a payment on a house. They do not have the duty to look after their grandchildren. If they want to, it must be considered a favor（恩惠）but not an obligation（义务）Do parents owe their children anything? Yes ,they owe them a great deal.One of their obligation is to give their children

28、 a personal value. A child, whois const antly made to feel stupid and unworthy or constantly compared with brighter brothers, sisters or cousins, will become so unsure, so he/she is afraid of failing and won't try at all. Of course they should be properly corrected when they do something wrong,

29、but it's often better to let children learn their mistakes by themselves in time. All our parents should do is to trust them, respect them, toleratethem and give them chances to try and fail .They must learn to bear failure. When criticisms（ 批评）are re 工 ally needed ,they should be balanced with

30、a smile and a kiss .That is the way children learn.Parents owe their children a set of values to build up their lives. This means teaching them to respect the rights and opinions of others; it means being respectfulto elders, to teachers, and to the law. The best way to teach such values is by deeds

31、.A child who sees no laughter and no love at home will have difficulty in laughing and loving.No child asks to be born. If you bring a life into the world, you owe the child something.29. According to the author,.A. parents must support their children even after they marriedB. parents needn't fe

32、el guilty if they are unable to send their children to universitiesC. parents should give their children a payment on a houseD. if parents can't afford the tuition（学费）,they should take loans to send theirchildren to go to colleges30. The author mainly talks about in this passageA. the duties of

33、the parentsB. why parents owe theirchildren somethingC. the reason why children feel stupid and unworthy D. the best way for parents to teach their children31. According to the author, what should parents do when children make mistakes?A. Let children learn their mistakes by themselves in time.B. Co

34、mpare them with brighter brothers or sisters.C. Get angry and correct them immediately.D. Tolerate them and tell their children not to make mistakes again.Why should mankind explore space? Why should money, time and effort be spent exploring and researching something with so few clear benefits? Why

35、should resources be spent on space rather than on conditions and people on Earth? These are questions that are very often asked.Perhaps the best answer lies in our genetic makeup （基因 构成）as human beings. What drove our ancestors（ 祖先）to move away from the trees, and on into all possible areas and envi

36、ronments? The wider the spread of a species（物种）,the better its chanceof living on. Perhaps the best reason for exploring space is that this genetic makeup tries to expand wherever possible.Nearly every successful nation has explored, because by doing so, any dangers in surrounding areas can be recog

37、nized and prepared for. Without knowledge, we may be completely destroyed by the danger. With knowledge, we can reduce its effects.Exploration also allows minerals and resources to be found. Even if we don' t needthem immediately, they will perhaps be useful later. Resources may be not only phys

38、ical materials. Knowledge or techniques have been acquired through exploration. The techniques may have medical applications which can improve the length or quality of our lives. We have already benefited from improvements in earthquake prediction, in satellites for weather forecasting and in commun

39、ications systems. Even mirrored sunglasses are by-products（ 副产品）of technological developments in the space industry!Although many resources are spent on what seems a small return, the exploration of space allows brave and intelligent members of our species to focus on what may save us. Although spac

40、e may hold many wonders and explanations of how the universe was formedor how it works, it also holds dangers. The danger exists, but knowledge can help human beings to survive. Without the ability to reach out across space, the chance to save ourselves might not exist.Although Earth is the only pla

41、net known to support life, surely the adaptive ability（ 适应育昌力 ）of humans would allow us to live on other planets. It is true that the lifestyle would be different, but human life and cultures have adapted in the past and surely could in the future.32. Why does the author mention the questions in Par

42、agraphl?A. To express his doubts.B. To introduce points for discussion.C. To compare different ideas.D. To describe the conditions onEarth.33. What is the reason for exploring space based on Paragraph2?A. Humans don't like to stay in the same place. B. Humans are likely to fight.C. Humans may fi

43、nd new sources of food.D. Humans are nature-born to do so.34. What makes it possible for humans to live on other planets?A. Our genetic makeup.B. Resources on the earth.C. The adaptive ability of humans. D. By-products in space exploration.35. The passage is most likely to appear in a journal about.

44、A. sportsB. educationC. scienceD.entertainment 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。A foreign language is never easy to learn well. However, most people can learn a second language well if they ' re willing to put in the necessary time. Here are some practical suggestion

45、s for studying effectively.36Language learning is cumulative（ 积累）：you cannot put it off until the weekend.Study one or two hours every day if you want a good mark.Distribute（分配）your study time in 15 to 30 minutes period throughout the dayStudy a different task each time: 37 , etc. Get an overview du

46、ring half an hour: spend 10 minutes reviewing conversations, 10 minutes learning new vocabulary, 10 minutes learning new grammar- About 80% of your study time shouldbe spent onrecitation（ 背诵）or practice.Take part in every class -even if you aren ' t well prepared38 Learn the grammar and vocabula

47、ry outside of class in order to make full use of the class time. Spend a few minutes“warming up" before each class by speaking or reading the language.39 ForMake yourself comfortable in the classroomGet to know your classmates, so you ' ll feel you ' re among friends example: you explai

48、n your goals and fears about the course to your teacher. Learn grammar if you don ' t already know itGrammar is the skeleton（ 骨架）and the basic structure of a language, and you must learn it.Practice for tests by doing what you' ll have to do on the testIf the test will require you to write,

49、then study by writing-including spelling and accents. 40 Ask for practice questions and make up your own test questions. Try to invent changes on patterns and forms. Over learning is also required in tests preparation.Develop a good attitudeHave a clear personal reason for taking the class. Set pers

50、onal goals for what you want to learn. Leave perfectionism at the door; give yourself permission to make mistakes and learn from them.A. Study every day.B. Have more practice in listening.C. vocabulary now, grammar next.D. If you ' re asked to listen, practice listening.E. Class time is your bes

51、t opportunity to practice.F. Visit your teacher during office hours to get acquainted （熟悉的）.G. The more you study, the higher mark you will get.第三部分完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）After Tom graduated from a famous university, finding a good job became his first task. One day he got the41 in a newspaper tha

52、t there was a post in a company. So he did some 42 on the company first and then went to apply for it. While 43 , he answered the questions fluently. Tom was satisfied with his 44 , feeling45 that he could get the job. But at that moment, the managers phone 46 . Hepicked it up, listened and nodded.

53、And then he 47around and said to Tom, “Sorry, Iwant to get some important information now. Please give me the book with the red 48 on that desk. " Tom looked around and found 3 books on the desk, so he went to the desk, took one and handed it to him 49.50 the book, the manager hung up thephone

54、and said, “Sorry, you are not the right person. " T om was surprised and wondered 51. Then the manager explained,“There' re three reasons. First, themoment you entered, I found the third button on your shirt had been52 . Second, the three books with covers of the same color are different, b

55、ut youtook one 53 asking me which I needed. Third, I was 54 the call. Youshould runto the desk to save time. These 55 showed you are not a careful person. " Therefore,Tom 56 the job.Tom s story reflects some people don ' t 57 the details in our life. But it isthe details that 58 . Not only

56、should we 59 what we learn but also we should pay attention to the details, which sometimes can 60 determine our success or failure.41. A. ideaB.letterC. offerD. news42. A. knowledgetraining43. A. interviewedexaminedB. researchC. exerciseB.contactedC. visitedD.D.44. A. grade preparations45. A. excit

57、edhappyB.appearanceB. confidentC. performancesC. luckyD.46. A. rangB.calledC. cameD. fell47. A. walkedB.lookedC. turnedD.moved48. A. mark49. A. quicklyB.colorB. eagerlyC. characterD. coverC. politelyD.nervouslyHolding51. A. howB. whyC. thatD.what52. A. missingB. oldC. brokenD.different53. A. withoutB. byC. withD. after54. A. receivingB. listeningC. waitingDanswering55. A. fac