亳州市第一中学南校高二英语试题英语试题 定稿

1、亳州市第一中学南校高二英语试题命题人：朱凯宁 审题人：孔磊 陈红艳第卷第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)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。每段对话后有一小题，从题中所给的ABC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. What does the woman want to do?A. Find a place. B. Buy a map. C. Get an address.2. What will the man do for the woman?A. Repai

2、r her car. B. Give her a ride. C. Pick up her aunt.3. Who might Mr. Peterson be?A. a new professor. B. a department head. C. a company director.4. What does the man think of the book?A. Quite difficult. B. Very interesting. C. Too simple.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. Weather. B. Clothes.

3、 C. News.第二节（共15小题：每小题1.5分，共22.5分）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ABC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，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。听第6段材料，回答6、7题。6. Why is Harry unwilling to join the woman?A. He has a pain in his knee. B. He wants to watch TV. C. He is too lazy.7. What will the

4、 woman probably do next?A. Stay at home. B. Take Harry to hospital. C. Do some exercise.听第7段材料，回答第8至第9题。8. When will the man be home from work?A. At 5:45. B. At 6:15.C. At 6:50.9. Where will the speakers go?A. The Green House Cinema. B. The New State Cinema. C. The UME Cinema.听第 8 段材料,回答第 10 至 12 题。

5、10. How will the speakers go to New York?A. By air. B. By taxi. C. By bus.11. Why are the speakers making the trip?A. For business. B. For shopping. C. For holiday.12. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Driver and passenger. B. Husband and wife. C. Fellow workers.听第 9 段材料,回答第

6、13 至 16 题。13. Where does this conversation probably take place?A. In a restaurant. B. In an office. C. In a classroom.14. What does John do now?A. Hes a trainer. B. Hes a tour guide. C. Hes a college student.15. How much can a new person earn for the first year?A. 10,500. B. 12,000. C. 15,000.16. Ho

7、w many people will the woman hire?A. Four. B. Three. C. Two.听第 10 段材料,回答第 17 至 20 题。17. How long has the speaker lived in a big city?A. One year. B. Ten years. C. Eighteen years.18. What is the speakers opinion on public transport?A. Its comfortable. B. Its time-saving. C. Its cheap.19. What is good

8、 about living in a small town?A. Its safer. B. Its healthier. C. Its more convenient.20. What kind of life does the speaker seem to like most?A. Busy. B. Colourful. C. Quiet.:,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，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 AIn the last few years the popularity of eBooks has exp

9、lodedThe advantages are clear：You can carry as many books with you as you wantYou can simply download every book you like and instantly start reading instead of having to wait for the book to arrive by mail However，one thing hadn't changedIf you wanted to rent a book you were still forced to use

10、 hardcopy booksUntil now that is Amazoncom recently announced the start of a new program where you can rent eBooks Where to rent eBooks？ As mentioned before，Amazoncom is the first and currently the only retailer (零售商) that has a program in place for renting eBooksLuckily，Amazon is the largest online

11、 retailer in the world and their eBook assortment (分类) is massiveThey are also the producer of the Kindle，the most popular eReader，which means you can be sure that the eBooks you rent will work You can currently only rent eTextbooksBut this is likely to change as soon as word gets out that you can s

12、ave money by renting eBooks Why rent eBooks at Amazon？ * Save money：Save up to 80% of the normal price of the eBook* Decide how long you rent：From 30 days to 360 days，you decide how long you want itYou can extend the time by as little as a dayOr simply buy the eBook if you want to keep it after all*

13、Use any device：If you rent an eBook from Amazon，you can read it on your PC，Mac，iPad，iPhone，Android device，Windows Phone 7Blackberryor Kindle* Keep your notes：Do you like to keep annotations (注释) and highlights in your eBooks？Don't worryYou  can always revisit your notes and highlights throu

14、gh Amazoncom How to rent eBooks？ Simply search for the eBook you want to rent on Amazoncom and select the "Rent eBooks" optionAfter that，a new page will open where you can select how long youd like to rent the eBookYou can read eBooks for a period of 30 to 360 days You decide how long you

15、need the eBookIf you later find out you need it for longer, you can simply extend the timeOr buy it for the normal price whenever you want Once you've chosen the time you want to rent the eBook，you simply go to checkoutOr you can use the "Rent now" button21.According to the p

16、assage，_ AeBooks will be changed into other types by Amazoncom BeBooks will replace hardcover books in the next few years Creaders are able to rent eBooks only at Amazoncom now Dreaders get a discount of at least 20% of the normal price22.To rent an eBook online，which of the following goes last？ Aop

17、en a new page Bselect the "Rent eBooks" option Cpress "Rent now" button Dchoose a rental date 23.The main purpose of the passage is to_ Adiscuss and assess Binform and explain Ccompare and evaluate Ddescribe and argue BMy 16-year-old son, Anton, had gone to the local swimming hol

18、e. Most of the kids swim there, and there are plenty of rocks for them to use as safe harbors, so I had no fears for his safety Still, the firefighter's first words "You need to come up here to the Stillwater River" made me catch my breath, and his follow-up words gave me relief: “ You

19、r son is OK” When I got to the river, I immediately saw the firetruck, ambulance and Anton, wrapped with a towel about his shoulders, sitting quietly on a low platform of the fire engine I hurried over to him "You OK?"I asked “Yeah,” was all he said But my eyes begged for an explanation, I

20、 didn't get it from my son, however, who tends to play his cards close to his vest The story was this: A woman was being swept under water Hearing the cries, Anton and his friend Tyler, without hesitation, swam out to her, and brought her safely to shore In an age in which the word "hero&qu

21、ot; is broadcast with abandon and seemingly applied to anyone who makes it through the day, I realized the real thing in my son The teens are stubborn and self-centered, but that didn't mean they have no desire to do good Still shocked by my son's daring, I drove him home Along the way, I tr

22、ied to dig out some more information from him but he had precious little to say The only words he said were,“What's for supper?” I spent some time alone that evening, thinking about the tragedy that might have beenThe next morning, when Anton got up, I expected him to tell me the storyBut all he

23、 did was toast some bread, pull himself together, and head for the door to start a new dayWatching from the window, I was reminded that still water often runs deep24.Why did the mother allow her son to swim there?AHe was an excellent swimmerBThe water of the river is shallowCThe rocks can be of help

24、 if there's dangerDHe was old enough to swim25.The underlined part "who tends to play his cards close to his vest" probably means AAnton is unwilling to tell others what he thinks BAnton is a boy fond of swimming with other kidsCAnton always has a desire to help othersDAnton seldom cha

25、nges his mind26.In the mother's eyes, what her son did was Adangerous but interestingBunexpected and courageousCmeaningful but difficultDawful and absurd27.What might be the best title for the passage? AA Proud Mother BAnton, A Silent BoyCA Good Deed DMy Son, My HeroCSandra Bullock turned 51 las

26、t month. But because she looks exactly the same as she did in Miss Congeniality, a movie filmed back in the 20th century, everyone calls her “ageless.” Bullock is just one of a number of stars in their 40s and 50s whove had birthdays recently but have not gotten older, unlike the rest of us in their

27、 age group. Take Halle Berry(美国影星). One website put a photo of her 20 years ago next to one of the newly 49-year-old Berry and dared us to choose which was which. “This Is What 49 Looks Like,” it said. Seriously, if thats what 49 looks like, I must be 71. However, even a generation ago, famous faces

28、 evolved. Look at a picture of Grace Kelly at age 52 in the early 1980s. She looks like a beautiful middle-aged woman. Today shed look old for her age. The goal now is to prevent aging while you are still young, using all the magical nonsurgical options medicine has to offer. Eventually these techni

29、ques will become less expensive, and ordinary people my daughters age will have them. Already anti-aging is starting to be considered maintenance, like coloring your hair. My friends and I find ourselves openly debating techniques that we used to make fun of. Does fat-freezing work? How much time do

30、 you have to spend in the gym to keep the body of a 35-year-old after 50? Its all so exhausting. But members of the next generation have it tougher. Theyll have to ask themselves whether they want to spend their youth trying not to get old. Ive already seen “Sexy at 70” headlines. Will everyone be e

31、xpected to go to their graves(坟墓) looking hot? I also have to wonder what else we are slowing along with age. How do you move on if youre working so hard to stay the same? And besides, if youve known the ache of watching a daughter pack up for college, you know you cant stop the clock. 28. In the au

32、thors eyes, Sandra Bullock_.A. doesnt deserve her nameB. doesnt look her age at allC. behaves like a young womanD. looks younger than Halle Berry.29. The example of Grace Ketty is given to show_.A. physical beauty never lasts longB. there is no such thing as agelessnessC. peoples attitude towards ag

33、ing has changedD. stars pay too much attention to their appearance30. Where do the authors concerns about anti-aging techniques lie?A. They expose people to danger.B. They make people feel stressfulC. They are too expensive for ordinary.D. They encourage comparisons among people.31. Whats the purpos

34、e of the text?A. To show the burden of youth.B. To offer tips on how to look hot.C. To advise people to accept aging.D. To comment on some famous stars.DThe deadliest Ebola outbreak in history that has so far killed almost 1000 people in Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Nigeria in West Africa has c

35、aused fear around the world.The outbreak is unprecedented（空前的）both in infection numbers and in geographic scope. Officials from the World Health Organization (WHO) said earlier this month the outbreak “is moving faster than our efforts to control it”, reported CNN. So far, the battle against the vir

36、us doesnt appear to be slowing down.The Ebola virus is terrifying no matter where it strikes: Its a disease with no cure that causes headaches and fever, severe diarrhea（腹泻）, vomiting and bleeding and has been known to kill up to 90 percent of its victims.It is understandable for people to be panick

37、ed, but those living outside Africa shouldnt be particularly concerned about contracting the virus, says a Washington Post article.This is because transmission of Ebola requires direct contact with an infected persons blood, vomit or other bodily fluids during the period that he or she is contagious

38、（接触传染的）. It is something that is extremely unlikely for anyone but healthcare workers. The virus is not spread by coughing or sneezing.Media outlets in the US and the UK are using terrifying headlines, wrongly claiming that people infected with the virus have traveled to their countries.James Ball a

39、t The Guardian says the Ebola outbreak in Africa is tragic, but it is important to keep a sense of proportion. Other infectious diseases, including common influenza, are far, far deadlier.32. What does the author say about the Ebola outbreak in West Africa?A. It has caused thousands of African death

40、s.B. Its spreading speed is beyond people's imagination.C. It has already traveled to the US and the UK.D. The fight against it is slowing down .33. The Ebola virus is terrifying because_.A. it cannot be cured at the moment B. it is easily infectedC .it spreads faster than any other infectious d

41、iseaseD. it has caused more deaths than other infectious diseases34. The underlined phrase in the last paragraph meansA. keep a secret B. stay calmC. keep silent D stay away from it35. What is the author's attitude towards people's panic?A. Objective. B. Supportive.C. Doubtful. D. Understand

42、able.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。 Recycling: Beyond the DustbinRecycling is very important and necessary in todays world. The most important reason for this is that human progress and industry have made it possible for people to have lots of things, and when

43、 people have many material possessions, they are bound to throw some of them away. _36_Recycling is a way for us to keep the world clean as items are broken down and used again, preventing the littering of the environment. Instead of throwing all your garbage into the dustbin, you should separate pa

44、per, metal, glass, and plastic into different containers. _37_ They can be turned into valuable compost(堆肥), which is the perfect plant food and soil disease fighter._38_ You can see if an item has been made from recycled materials by its label. If its been recycled, it will say so. Also instead of

45、always buying new clothes, you can arrange to have a clothing exchange with your friends. You bring clothes you dont want and pick items you want from what other people have brought. Not only does this save the environment, but it also saves your money. _39_ This saying can be applied to all sorts o

46、f things: books, CDs, furniture, etc. Also try shopping at second-hand stores, because they often have lots of items still in good shape for you to choose.Many countries have made it easy for people to recycle, as alongside the normal garbage trucks, special garbage trucks come and pick up recyclabl

47、es. However, in some countries the responsibility is left up to the ordinary people to recycle. _40_ Recycling represents just one way in which we can help the environment. But it is an effective one and one that we can actively influence.A. Fallen leaves can also be recycled.B. Having too many thin

48、gs causes a lot of garbage. C. You should try to buy products that have been recycled.D. Products made with recycled materials are as good as new products.E. This creates a lot of garbage which in turn destroys the environment.F. Remember, what is one persons unwanted object can be someone elses tre

49、asure!G. Therefore, it needs attention in society so we can continue to make our environment livable.第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节： 完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。I sit outside of my daughters nursery school classroom, patiently waiting for her. When the door opens, my dau

50、ghter runs out with a broad smile. She 41 the excitement of school.“How was your 42 ?”I ask casually, while 43 wanting to hear every single detail. “It was so good, Mommy!” my daughter replies. Thats it. Thats all I 44 .On the car ride home, I ask her a lot of questions. She answers me with a few wo

51、rds, but never goes into much 45 . Usually she tells me that she wants to 46 something else.It has only been a few weeks, but I still find it so 47 that my daughter has a whole morning in school without me. I 48 ask the teachers for details and I am often provided with the same 49 answers that my da

52、ughter gives.Now, three mornings a week, I close her classroom door behind me and she has her own 50 . I am given some 51 of her days like apples glued onto paper trees and paint dirt under her fingernails.I know she 52 this privacy and the time to 53 a new environment and meet different kids. 54 ,

53、I cant help but want to know about the details of her days. The ride home is the 55 time that she will provide me with some 56 about her morning.When we pull into the driveway, I change the 57 to something else. I am sure that my constant questions annoy her, so I try to 58 them to the car ride afte

54、r school.I am 59 that my daughter doesnt quite know our driving route yet; she cant tell that I sometimes take the long way home, 60 we have those few extra minutes together.41. A. learnsB. adds C. misses D. enjoys42. A. morning B. afternoon C. evening D. night43. A. tiredly B. carelessly C. secretl

55、y D. suddenly44. A. get B. need C. plan D. understand45. A. study B. detail C. advice D. work46. A. wait for B. prepare for C. worry about D. talk about 47. A. strange B. simple C. common D. practical48. A. always B. just C. even D. never49. A. satisfying B. funny C. short D. confusing50. A. directi

56、on B. imagination C. influence D. experience51. A. kindness B. excuses C. evidence D. challenges52. A. promises B. achieves C. deserves D. ignores53. A. remember B. explore C. choose D. consider54. A. Then B. Again C. Also D. Still 55. A. only B. other C. second D. last56. A. permission B. information C. devotion D. intention57. A. interest B. rule C. conversation D. routi