重庆市南开中学2015-2016学年度秋高二英语上学期期末测试试题

1、重庆南开中学高2017届高二（上）期末考试英语试题 本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分。考试时间120分钟。第I卷（共90分）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. Where does the conversation take place ? A. In a classroom .B. In a restaurant .C

2、. In a library .2. How many people will attend the computer training day ? A. 12 .B. 29 .C. 32 .3. What did the man do today ? A. He took a walk . B. He worked on his car . C. He went to see the doctor .4. Where is the computer ? A. In the box .B. On the desk .C. On the dining table .5. What are the

3、 speakers talking about ? A. A friend .B. A surprise party .C. A birthday gift .第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分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。听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。6. What colour skirt did the woman buy yesterday ? A. Red .

4、B. Blue .C. Green .7. Why didnt the woman take the yellow skirt ? A. It was not big enough .B. It was too bright .C. It was expensive .听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. Why doesnt the man take exercise ? A. He doesnt feel well . B. He cant afford the money . C. He doesnt have any time .9. What will the man do on Sa

5、turday ? A. Go to the gym .B. Attend a party .C. Watch a film .听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What does the woman think of a beach holiday at first ? A. Boring .B. Relaxing .C. Exciting .11. What will the woman do during her holiday ? A. Learn diving .B. Go boating .C. Do sailing .12. How will the speakers ge

6、t information next ? A. By reading some brochures . B. By visiting a travel agency . C. By going on the Internet .听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What is the feature of the directors films ? A. They are long .B. They are confusing .C. They are interesting .14. What did the man dislike about the film ? A. The p

7、hotography .B. The music .C. The story .15. What did the man regret doing ? A. Watching the film . B. Telling the woman the story . C. Failing to read the book in advance .16. What will the man buy ? A. A book .B. A DVD .C. A film ticket .听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What is the purpose of the talk ? A. To

8、 explain Western dinning manners . B. To introduce restaurants in town . C. To recommend a restaurant .18. When did the speaker have dinner in the Rooftop Restaurant ? A. Last Tuesday .B. Last Friday .C. Last Sunday .19. When is the Rooftop Restaurant open for lunch ? A. From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

9、 B. From 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. C. From 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.20. What is required to make a group booking ? A. The group members should be more than 20 . B. The guests should eave before 10:00 p.m. . C. It should be made in advance .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（A、B、

10、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AOne rainy night , Mark decided to end his life . Having undergone a lot of sufferings and frustrations , he walked the streets , feeling desperate .On that same night , I was sitting in my room when I heard the doorbell rang . My mom opened the door , finding herself face-t

11、o-face with a very disheveled-looking man , Mark , with tears running down his face . My mom , overcome by pity , invited him inside .Curious , I went downstairs to get a better look . The sight of the man , holding his head in his hands and crying , made my chest ache . I raced back upstairs to my

12、room , pulled out my only half-dollar coin from my money jar and ran back downstairs .When I reached the door of the living room , I walked right in and quickly made my way over to the stranger . I put the half-dollar in his hand and told him that I wanted him to have it . Then I gave him a hug and

13、turned and ran as fast as I could out of the room and back up the stairs .Downstairs , tears streamed down Marks face as he tightly held that coin . Finally he said , “ Its just that I thought nobody cared . For the last twenty years , I have been so alone . That was the first hug I have gotten . It

14、s hard to believe that somebody cares . ”Before Mark left , my parents asked him why he had knocked on our door , Mark said that as he was walking the streets that rainy night , hope. less and ready to die , he noticed a bumper sticker（车贴）on our car reading SOMEBODY LOVES YOU .Its hard to imagine th

15、at a bumper sticker and fifty cents could change a persons life . Marks life did change that night . When he left our house , he was ready to live instead of die .21. Mom let Mark inside our house because she _ . A. was hospitable to anyoneB. was ready to help others C. wanted to educate meD. felt s

16、orry for him22. Why did Mark cry when he tightly held the coin ? A. Because he realized he was not abandoned by the world . B. Because he was worried about whether he could pay it back . C. Because he finally got money when he was in great need of it . D. Because he felt ashamed that he should get m

17、oney from a child .23. Which of the following can best describe the author ? A. Curious and desperate .B. Sympathetic and nice . C. Miserable and kind .D. Brave and thoughtful .24. What can be the best title for the passage ? A. Love is SelflessB. Kindness is Rewarding C. Love Saves AllD. Be Kind to

18、 StrangersBDear Friend ,The recent success of childrens books has made the general public aware that theres a huge market out there .And theres a growing need for new writers trained to create the $3 billion worth of childrens books bought each year plus stories and articles needed by over 650 publi

19、shers of magazines for children and teenagers .Who are these needed writers ? Theyre ordinary folks like you and me .But am I good enough ?I was once where you might be now . My thoughts of writing had been pushed down by self-doubt , and I didnt know where to turn for help .Then , I accepted a free

20、 offer from the Institute to test my writing ability , and it turned out to be the inspiration I needed .The promise that paid offThe Institute made the same promise to me that they will make to you , if you show basic writing ability :You will complete at least one manuscript（手稿）suitable to hand in

21、 to a publisher by the time you finish our course .I really didnt expect any publication before I finished the course , but that happened . I sold three stories . And I soon discovered that was not unusual at the Institute .Since graduation , I have authored 34 nationally published childrens books a

22、nd over 300 stories and articles .Free test and brochureWe offer a free ability test and will send you a copy of our brochure（小册子）describing our recognized home-study courses on the basis of one-on-one training .Realize your writing dream today . Theres nothing sadder than a dream delayed until it f

23、ades forever .Sincerely , Kristi Hill , Instructor Institute of Childrens Literature25. The first two paragraphs tell us that _ . A. magazines for children and teenagers have drawn public attention B. there is a growing need for writers of childrens books C. publishers are making $3 billion each yea

24、r D. childrens books are usually bestsellers26. You are promised to publish one manuscript when you _ . A. show basic abilityB. finish the course C. have sold three storiesD. have passed the test27. Kristi Holl mentions her own experience mainly to _ . A. prove she is a qualified instructor B. intro

25、duce the home-study courses C. show she has realized her dream D. promote the writing programCPeople are interested in eating raw foods or whole foods partly because eating these types of food reduces the risk of acid accumulation（酸堆积）in our body .Raw and whole foods are usually digested more effici

26、ently than cooked and processed foods . When we cook foods , we destroy the natural enzymes（酶）that are part of the food in its raw form . These enzymes were intended by nature to help us digest the food . When we consume food without these natural enzymes , our bodies either digest the food improper

27、ly or allow too many nutrients to be absorbed into the bloodstream . In both cases , the result is obesity . When too many nutrients are absorbed at once , the body grows fat .Processed foods contain chemical elements , which might confuse the appetite system that tells us when weve had enough to ea

28、t ; as a result , people often overeat . Processed foods also upset the digestive cycle . The body will either identify these foods as allergens and then store them safely away from the organs as fat , or the remains of undigested food will become acidic and enter the bloodstream as acid waste , whi

29、ch will stick to the blood vessel walls（血管壁）and block the passage of vital oxygen and nutrients heading for the bodys cells . The bodys metabolism（新陈代谢）becomes inactive , and the result is weight gain and obesity .To stop this vicious circle in its tracks , people need to consume food and supplement

30、s that will balance the acid already accumulated in body . Eating the right types of raw and whole foods can help . Its also important to restore our enzyme balance . We need to identify and avoid the foods that cause acid accumulation and consume the foods that increase enzyme production . If we tr

31、uly want to change and help our body heal itself , we need to take an active approach .28. We can learn from the 2nd paragraph that _ . A. it is essential for us to digest some fat B. cooked and processed foods are healthier C. foods with natural enzymes help us keep fit D. absorbing many nutrients

32、is beneficial to our health29. Processed foods will probably _ . A. stop bodys metabolismB. be difficult to digest C. destroy bodys cellsD. lead to obesity30. The underlined word “ vicious ” in the last paragraph probably means _ . A. harmfulB. violentC. progressiveD. positive31. To change and help

33、our body heal itself , we need to _ . A. consume enough acid foods B. identify enzyme production C. avoid restoring our enzyme balance D. eat the right types of raw and whole foodsDA study made by University of Sussex found that men and women who frequently used several types of technology at the sa

34、me time had less grey matter in a key part of the brain . The researchers said : “ Simultaneously（同时）, using mobile phones , laptops and other media devices could change the structure of our brains . ” Worryingly , the part of the brain that shrinks is involved in processing emotion . The finding ha

35、s linked multi-tasking with a shortened attention span , depression , anxiety and lower grades at school .The researchers began by asking 75 healthy men and women how often they divided their attention between different types of technology . This could mean sending a text message while listening to

36、music and checking email , or speaking on the phone while watching TV and surfing the web . The volunteers were then given brain scans which showed they had less grey matter in a region called the anterior cingulated cortex ( ACC ) . The findings held even when differences in personality were taken

37、into account . The study , published in the journal PLOS ONE , is the first to make a link between multi-tasking and the structure of the brain .Researcher KepKeeLoh said : “ Media multi-tasking is become more popular in our lives today and there is growing concern about its impacts on our cognition

38、 and social-emotional well-being . ” He added that more researches are needed to prove that multi-tasking shrinks the brain . This is because it is also possible that people with less grey matter in the ACC are more likely to use lots of devices simultaneously .Scientists have previously described b

39、rain structure can be altered on prolonged exposure to new environments and experience . Other studies have shown that training such as learning magic or taxi drivers learning the map of London can increase grey matter densities（密度）in certain parts .32. What can we learn about grey matter from the p

40、assage ? A. Watching the TV for a long time can reduce grey matter . B. The decrease of grey matter in the ACC affects emotion . C. People with less grey matter prefer to use media devices . D. Taxi drivers in London have more grey matter than others .33. We can know about the study by University of

41、 Sussex that _ . A. the volunteers in it have lower grades at school B. it can change the structure of grey matter in our brain C. it is the first to link multi-tasking with the structure of the brain D. the findings of it have been supported by some other researches34. How does the researcher , Kep

42、KeeLoh , feel about the study ? A. Surprised .B. Cautious .C. Disappointed .D. Confused .35. Whats the purpose of the passage ? A. To inform people of the findings of a research . B. To stress the importance of grey matter in our brain . C. To advise people to do more training about our brain . D. T

43、o warn people of the possible danger of media devices .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。Everyone , at some point , will suffer a lossthe loss of loved ones , good health or a job . Its your “ desert experience ” . The important thing is not to allow yourself to be trappe

44、d in the desert . So can you actually do things to help yourselves through bad times ? 36 . Heres how :Let Yourself Grieve .A period of grieving is critical . Theres no shame in this . Tears arent sign that youre simply feeling sorry for yourself but are an expression of sadness or emotion that must

45、 find an outlet . 37 .Anger is natural , but it can be released in a wholesome way . It can serve your recovery . You may think , “ Things like this werent supposed to happen to people like me . ” However , you have to realize that you have strong reasons to fight for your life .Face the Challenge .

46、Instead of facing what has happened , many people try to fill up that empty feeling looking for an escape . The man who rarely touched a drink will begin hitting the bottle . 38 . Others try literally to run away . The only thing that makes sense is to face up to your situation . Admitting failure i

47、s the toughest part , but you have to before you can get on with your life .Get Out and Do . 39 . You can join a support group , keep a journal , schedule a trip or do exercise , which make you feel better physically , and when you feel better physically you feel better mentally .Be Patient with You

48、rself .Roughly , the terrible pain is a minimum of six months before you even start to feel better . 40 . A lot depends on disposition , the support within your environment , and whether you get help and work on it . So , be easy on yourself . Recognize that youll need time and congratulate yourself

49、 at each step through grief : Im still here , Ive made it this far !A. Get Outside Yourself .B. Understand Your Anger .C. Yes , you can take charge of your own cure .D. And it can be as long as a year , possibly two .E. A woman who watched her weight will overeat .F. They may start organizations , w

50、rite books , work for awareness .G. Its important to force yourself to concentrate on things other than your hurt .第三部分 英语知识运用（共三节，满分60分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从敌后后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。I was born in New York City . My first seven years were spent in Manhattan ,

51、 and then we moved to the Bronx . As a child with a strong 41 for knowledge , I went to a public school and received a good 42 education there .At the end of my high school I decided to major in science and , in particular , 43 . One of the 44 factors may have been that my grandfather , whom I loved

52、 dearly , died of cancer when I was 15 . I was 45 motivated to do something that might eventually 46 a cure for this terrible disease .With great efforts and help from my parents , I 47 graduate school at New York University in 1939 . I was the only female in my graduate chemistry class , and 48 my

53、Master of Science degree in chemistry in 1941 .I was doing my research into 49 with other scientists . When we began to see the results of our 50 in the form of new drugs which filled real 51 needs and benefited patients in very 52 ways , our feeling of 53 was immeasurable .Over the 54 , my work bec

54、ame both my vocation and avocation（业余爱好）. 55 , I became an enthusiastic photographer and 56 . I have traveled fairly widely over the world , but there still remain many places for me to explore . 57 major interest is music and I am an opera lover . I also 58 concerts , ballet and theater .In my 59 c

55、areer I was promoted frequently , and in 1967 I was appointed Head of the Department of Experimental Therapy , a position which I 60 until I retired in 1983 .41. A. feelingB. desireC. tasteD. worry42. A. furtherB. higherC. basicD. adult43. A. politicsB. physicsC. mathD. chemistry44. A. decidingB. ty

56、picalC. interestingD. available45. A. primarilyB. raciallyC. highlyD. unwillingly46. A. make upB. result fromC. account forD. lead to47. A. enteredB. leftC. searchedD. built48. A. droppedB. gainedC. exchangedD. used49. A. musicB. photographyC. historyD. drugs50. A. gamesB. accidentsC. effortsD. behaviors51. A. medicalB. immediateC. luxuriousD. extra52. A. dangerousB. noticeableC. kindD. common53. A. safetyB. guiltC. tiredness