太原市2015-2016学年高二第一学期期末考试英语试卷

1、太原市2015一2016学年第一学期高二年级期末考试英语试卷 (考试时间:上午10:3012:00)说明:本试卷为闭卷笔答，答题时间90分钟，满分100分。请将第一卷试题答案写在第二卷卷首的相应位置。第一卷(共65分)第一部分听力理解(共两节，满分10分)第一节(共5小题海小题1分，满分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。答案写在答题卡上。例:How much is the shirt? A.19.5. B.9.15. C9.18.

2、答案是B。1.When will the girl have the final exam?A. Tomorrow. B. On Monday. C. On Friday.2.What has the man been busy doing recently?A. Practising oral English. B. Copying written English. C. Reading English words.3.Where are they talking?A.In a concert. B. In a shop. C. At the doctor's.4.Who will

3、come to visit the family?A. Tom's mother. B. Tom's teacher. C. Ann's teacher.5.Why does the man want to move to New York? A. Because he wants to find a job there. B. Because he likes the way of life in a big city. C. Because he doesn't like to live in the small town.第二节(共5小题; 每小题1分，满

4、分5分)听下面2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，你都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秒钟的做答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。答案写在答题卡上。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. When will the man go to see the doctor? A. On Thursday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Tuesday.7. What's wrong with the man? A. He broke his leg. B. He hu

5、rt his foot. C. He was hit by a tree. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. Where did John decide to find a job？ A. In the north of England. B. In the railway station. C. In the south of England.9. How many passengers were there on the train before the men with a gun came in? A. The train was crowded. B. John was alon

6、e on the train. C. Only five people were there.10. Why was John shaking when the man came in? A. Because he was afraid of the gur. B. Because he found the man very strong. C. Because he thought of him as the ticket一collector.第二部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分25分)第一节 单项填空(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳

7、选项。答案写在答题卡上。11. If you are afraid that the tickets will be sold out, youd better buy one A .All the time B. at a time C. time after time D. ahead of time12. for the computer competition quite well, he won the first prize. A. Prepare B. Prepared C. To prepare D. Having prepared13. Id rather at home w

8、atching TV than a boring party. A. stay; attend B. to stay; attend C. staying; attending D. stay; to attend14. I have to see the doctor because I a lot recently. A. cough B. was coughed C. had coughed D. have been coughing15._ is no doubt that the twin brothers are on good terms. A. It B. What C. Th

9、ere D. This16. The weather forecast says a snowstorm may come late this afternoon, but I shall go out because I have something important to deal with. A. whatever B. somewhat C. anyhow D. anywhere17. To our great , Jims illness proved not to be as serious as we had feared. A. anxiety B. relief C. vi

10、ew D. judgment18. Are you free after school? Sorry, I've planned to treat a friend of mine to dinner for his help. A. in order B. in return C. in turn D. in honor19. Do you think that he'll into tears or shake with anger in front of her? A. appeal B. react C. blame D. burst20. We bought some

11、 food for the party but there was too much, so we any. A. didn't need to buy B. don't need to buy C. needn't have bought D. didn't have bought第二节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。答案写在答题卡上。 Mrs. Johns left home early one morning and began to drive

12、to the shop. On the back seat of her car was a large basket. It was 21 with old clothes. Mrs. Johns wanted to 22 them to the poor people. “I know there is a collection box near the shop,” she thought.” It will only 23 me a minute to drop them in.”Mrs. Johns stopped her car, jumped out and carried th

13、e basket to the big collection box. But Mrs. Johns made one 24 一she dropped her car key as well as clothes inside the box.She stuck her shoulder into the 25 .There was the car key一on top of a shoe. Mrs. Johns got her arm in 26 the opening. She tried to get the key 27 she couldnt 28 it. She turned th

14、e 29 over and stood on it. She put her right arm and shoulder in. In 30 , she had got half of her body inside the box. Then suddenly, Mrs. Johns went all the way in, 31 first.She didnt fall far. She 32 on a big pile of clothes, so Mrs. Johns wasnt hurt. “I 33 want to get closer to my key,”she though

15、t. “ But I dont have to be so close.”Then Mrs. Johns had a good idea. She 34 each piece of clothes and shook it. Then she threw it outside the box.The pile of clothes was getting lower and lower and Mrs. Johns was getting farther below the opening of the box. At last, Mrs. Johns found her 35 .But th

16、en she could not get out of the box until a policeman came by and helped her out.21 .A. full B. filled C. empty D. covered22. A. throw B. sell C. give D. lend23 .A. take B. spend C. pay D. cost24. A. joke B. call C. mistake D. plan25 .A. bag B. street C. pocket D. box26. A. from B. past C. through D

17、. across27. A. and B. but C. so D. or28. A. reach B. arrive C. get off D. look for29. A. book B. basket C. shoe D. car30. A. time B. theory C. return D. fact31 .A. hands B. shoulder C. feet D. head32. A. slept B. fell C. sat D. stayed33 .A. did B. didn't C. could D. couldn't34. A. put down B

18、. fell over C. turned off D. picked up35 .A. clothes B. coats C. key D. wallet第三部分阅读理解(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共10小题;每小题2分，满分20分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。答案写在答题卡上。注意:C篇分A、B两种题型，A(易)种题型为客观题，B(难)种题型为主观题。 A "Just relax,”I said, "and let the water support you!”Of course, such things are usual

19、ly easier said than done. Teaching my wife, Ellen, to swim has been full of danger一but not for her, for me. When I discovered that the university I worked at had a swimming pool, I was quite pleased. Swimming is a great way to exercise. So I suggested to Ellen that we should have a try. She declined

20、. At first, I thought it was because she thought it might be too cold to go swimming, but as the summer heat rolled in, she continued to resist my offers. Finally, I asked her what was stopping her, and was surprised to hear, 一I can' t swim! Most Australians learn to swim fairly early on, with s

21、chool programs teaching it. With the population of Australia mostly gathered around the edge of the continent, going to the beach and swimming in the sea are very popular things, so someone who can't swim is fairly uncommon. Ellen's reply drove me to make a foolish offer一that I would teach h

22、er to swim. If Id foreseen the problems that were to come, I would probably have never set foot in the pool. I persuaded Ellen to put her arms around my neck, and tried to let her legs float out behind her, while I gently pulled her along. That night, I tried to sleep without moving my neck, as Elle

23、ns tight grasp had almost removed my head from my shoulders. I had planned to take Ellen to a quiet beach at Robe. I think, in a couple of months, Ellen will be a little more confident in the water. But, just in case, I bought her a life jacket, so that she could float alone without holding me so ti

24、ghtly.36. What does the underlined word "declined" mean in the second paragraph?A. Agreed. B. Hesitated. C. Stopped. D. Refused.37. What can we know from the passage?A. Most people can swim in Australia.B. Ellen is good at learning to swim.C. The swimming pool is safe to swim.D. Many peopl

25、e swim in order to keep cool.38. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A .The writer loved his wife and was proud of her.B. Ellen could swim well with her husband's help.C. The writer wasn't sure of his wife's swimming skills.D. The writer believed his wife could swim well in mont

26、hs.BIsnt it amazing that you never have to water your weeds or care for them and they still give an unwanted crop? When I was young in California, my grandfather showed me how to dig up the weeds called Bermuda grasses. It was a terrible thing and they would really spread if you didnt' get them

27、out by the roots. When my wife and I bought our first house a few years ago, guess what I had to deal with? If you said weeds, you are correct. There was this certain patch of weeds that was similar to the Bermuda grasses. After getting the inside of our home settled, it was time to work on the outs

28、ide. On my hands and knees I attacked the weeds, getting each one out by the roots. Spring after spring that was my duty. Just this spring I realized that one particular weed was no longer there but another one came. So again, I got down on my hands and knees and began removing them from my yard. Wh

29、en I was finished, my yard was much better. What hidden message is this true story providing? Sometimes our life can be so similar. Yes, we all have weeds in our life. These weeds can be challenges or negative thoughts. When we deal with these weeds of life, the solution is to get to the roots of th

30、em, remove them one by one and eventually you will make it. And when another crop of weeds comes up, deal with them directly before they spread, because now you know what to do with them by getting to the roots of them, it will give you more courage and wisdom the next time a problem crops up.You co

31、uld say we all need weeds in our life to challenge us to grow. Once you know how to handle the weeds in your yard to make it beautiful, your life will be beautiful, too. 39. What did the writer do when facing another crop of weeds in his yard? A. He took action quickly. B. He felt very upset. C. He

32、wanted to grow other crops. D. He didn't like to deal with them.40. What would be the best title for the passage?A. A Childhood Llemory B. The Weeds In Our LifeC. Remove the Weeds Slowly D. Find Beauty In SpringC(以下为A(易),B(难)两种题型任选一种，做A种题型的不做B种，做B种题型的不做A种) For many of us，travelling has become a

33、part of life. Its wise to keep up with the many changes that happen to the airline industry，because these small changes could have a great effect on the costs of your next trip. While its true that we have to deal with extra-long security lines, X-ray machines at security gates, and horrible food on

34、 planes, travelers are mainly concerned about rising costs, and the extra fees that can greatly increase 41 . Unfortunately, itthese fees are here to stay. However, it's still possible to control how much one pays by monitoring them and gaining a better understanding of how they can affect you.

35、If you look for a fast and efficient way of getting all the information you need on airline fees, you can log onto the Internet and find a site that has a detailed, accurate, and up-to-date listing of airlines, along with a breakdown of all the fees and costs associated with them. Once you have loca

36、ted a reliable site, make sur that you read through all the information on it and get a clear understanding of iust what the price comparisons really mean to you. Do you really need to travel with that extra luggage? What about purchasing snacks before you become prepared ahead of time?(以下是A种题型)41.

37、Which of the following is not mentioned according to the passage? A. The travelling costs. B. The terrible food. C. The security check. D. The travelling route.42. What are you advised to do before travelling according to the writer? A. Wear new shoes. B. Compare different prices. C. Change some way

38、s. D. Bring some extra money.43. What do travelers care most about according to the passage? A. Rising travelling fees. B. Taking some heavy luggage. C. Free food on planes. D. X一ray machines at security gates.44. Whats the topic of the passage? A. Travelling is a part of life. B. How to surf the In

39、ternet. C. How to reduce the travelling costs. D. Getting a better understanding of costs.45. Whats the writer's attitude to lowering the travelling fees? A. Unclear. B. Sad. C. Unconcerned. D. Positive.(以下是B种题型)41 .Fill in the blank in Paragraph 2 with proper words. (at least 2 words)42. What d

40、o the underlined words "a breakdown"mean in Paragraph 4? (in Chinese)43 .What can travellers do to lower their fees? (no more than 8 words)44. Which sentence in the passage is closest in meaning to the following one?Fortunately, travellers can keep their fees down by comparing the fees and

41、 trying to makesense of them.45. Translate the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 into Chinese.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。答案写在答题卡上。 Here are some simple ways of tending to make a big difference to peoples happiness and, more importantly, they are all within our co

42、ntrol. Be comfortable with who you are. Nobody's perfect. But so often we compare a negative view of ourselves with an unrealistic view of other people. Learning to accept ourselves and being kinder to ourselves when things go wrong increase our enjoyment of life 46 Take care of your body.Our bo

43、dy and mind are connected. 47 It instantly improves our mood and can even lift us out of depression. There are many simple things we can do to be more active each day. We can spend time outdoors, eat healthily and get enough sleep. 48 Have you ever felt there must be more to life? Good news一there is

44、. And its right here in front of us. We just need to stop and take notice. Learning to be more mindful and aware does wonders for our happiness, whether it's on our walk to work or in the way we eat.Keep learning.Learning affects our happiness in lots of positive ways. 49 It also gives us a sens

45、e of accomplishment. We learn new things throughout our lives, not just through formal qualifications. Do things for others. Caring about others is not only good for them; its good for us too. Giving also creates stronger connections between people and helps to build a happier society for everyone.

46、Helping people is not all about money. 50 So if you want to feel good, do good.A. Wonders in life.B. Notice the world around you.C. It can help us lose weight at onceD. It also helps us accept others as they are.E. It gives us new ideas and helps us stay curious.F. Being active makes us happier as w

47、ell as healthier.G. We can also give our time, ideas and energy to them. 第二卷(满分35分)第四部分短文填空(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分) 阅读下列材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。答案写在题中的横线上。 Today I received a sweet letter 51 Lucy. It was wonderful to hear from her. You know I 52 (use) to teach in a kindergarten 53 I called all the sweet children “cookies”. Lucy was one of my “cookies” and she said that every day she would walk into the kind