珠海市斗门第一中学2015—2016学年上学期中教学质量检测高二英语试题

1、珠海市斗门第一中学20152016学年上学期期中教学质量检测高二英语试题 注意事项：1. 本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分，满分135分，考试时间120分钟。2. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考号填涂在本试卷相应的位置。3. 全部答案在答题卷上完成，答在本试卷上无效。4. 考试结束后，将答题卷交回。第I卷第一部分 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、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 AThe first Europeans came to America in 1492

2、with Christopher Columbus. Since that time people have come to America from all over the world, from Europe, Africa, and Asia, and they have brought their music with them. This mixing of people and music has created American music.Music is a very important part of our lives. Music is for dancing, dr

3、inking, eating, loving, and thinking. Some songs remind us of our childhood or youth.Others remind of the people they love. Many important occasions, like weddings and funerals have special music. Every nation has a national song like the American “The Star­Spangled Banner”. In the US high scho

4、ols and colleges have school songs too.Music is a part of the history of America. It expresses the problems and feelings of its people. As the years pass, the music grows and changes.Modern science has also changed music. Inventions like records, radios, movies, electric instruments, tape recorders,

5、 and videos have changed the way we play and listen to music. They have helped to make music an important form of international communication.American music, from the earliest folk songs to modern “pop”，is known around the world. Music is one of America's most important exports. It brings the pe

6、ople of the world together. Even when people cannot understand the same language, they can share the same music. Many people learn and practise English by singing songs. Understanding American music can help you understand American people, their history and culture.So, as the song says, “put a dime

7、(10 cents)in the juke box (自动点唱机), baby. Let's listen to the music！”1The article mainly tells us about _.Awhen American music developed Bhow American music developed Cwhat American music is Dwhy American music is so popular2The sixth paragraph probably means that _.AAmerican music can help us un

8、derstand American people, history and culture BAmerican music is known to people all over the worldCAmerican music is very popularDAmerican music is important in our lives3American music is _.Afor dancing, drinking, eating, loving and thinking Ban important form of international communication Ca mix

9、ture of people and music from all over the world Da part of the history of the world BWe all know that the cost of heating our homes will continue to be a significant burden on the family budget. Now millions of people are saving on their heating bills with the EP Portable Heater. With over one mill

10、ion satisfied customers around the world, the new EP heats better and faster, saves more on heating bills, and runs almost silently.The EP has no exposed heating parts that can cause a fire. The outside of the EP only gets warm to the touch so that it will not burn children or pets.The EP will not r

11、educe oxygen in the room. With other heaters, youll notice that you get sleepy when the heat comes on because they are burning up oxygen.The advanced EP also heats the room evenly, wall to wall and floor to ceiling. It comfortably covers an area of up to 350 square feet. Other heaters heat rooms une

12、venly with most of the heat concentrated to the center of the room. They only heat an area a few feet around the heater. With the EP, the temperature will not vary（变化）in any part of the room.The EP comes with a 3-year warranty (保修) and a 60-day unconditional refund（退款）. Now, we have a special offer

13、for 10 days, during which you can enjoy a half price discount and a free delivery. If you order after that, we reserve the right to either accept or reject order requests at the discounted price.Take action right now! 4. What is mainly discussed in Paragraph 2?A. the safety of the EPB. the heat of t

14、he EPC. the appearance of the EPD. the material of the EP 5. From the passage, we can learn that the EP _.A. is unsuitable for children and petsB. runs without any noiseC. makes people get sleepyD. doesnt burn up oxygen 6 The underlined word “evenly” in Paragraph 4 probably means _. A. equallyB. sep

15、aratelyC. quicklyD. continuously 7. The main purpose of the passage is to _. A. advise people to save on heating bills B. persuade people to buy the productC. report the new development of portable heatersD. compare the functions of different heater brandsC If Confucius（孔子）were still alive today and

16、 could celebrate his September 28 birthday with a big cake, there would be a lot of candles. Hed need a fan or a strong wind to help him put them out. While many people in China will remember Confucius on his special day, few people in the United States will give him a passing thought. Its nothing p

17、ersonal. Most Americans dont even remember the birthdays of their own national heroes. But this doesnt mean that Americans dont care about Confucius. In many ways he has become a bridge that foreigners must cross if they want to reach a deeper understanding of China. In the past two decades, the Chi

18、nese studies programs have gained huge popularity in Western universities. More recently, the Chinese government has set up Confucius Institutes in more than 80 countries. These schools teach both Chinese language and culture. The main courses of Chinese culture usually included Chinese art, history

19、 and philosophy（哲学）. Some social scientists suggest that Westerners should take advantages of the ancient Chinese wisdom to make up for the drawbacks（缺点）of Westerners philosophy. Students in the United States, at the same time, are racing to learn Chinese. So they will be ready for life in a world w

20、here China is an equal power with the United States. Businessmen who hope to make money in China are reading books about Confucius to understand their Chinese customers. So the old thinkers ideas are still alive and well. Today China attracts the West more than ever, and it will need more teachers t

21、o introduce Confucius and Chinese culture to the West. As for the old thinker, he will not soon be forgotten by people in the West, even if his birthday is. 8. The first paragraph is mainly intended to _A. provide some key facts about ConfuciusB. show great respect for the ancient thinkerC. attract

22、the readers interest in the subject D. prove the popularity of modern birthday celebrations9. We can learn from Paragraph 4 that American students_A. fight for a chance to learn ChineseB. take an active part in Chinese competitionsC. try to get high scores in Chinese examsD. have a great interest in

23、 studying Chinese 10. What is the best title for the passage?A. Old Thinker with a Big Future B. Huge Fans of the Chinese LanguageC. Chinese Culture for WesternersD. Forgotten Wisdom in America11. The passage is likely to appear in _. A. a biography B. a newspaper C. a history paper D. a philosophy

24、textbookD As Internet users become more dependent on the Internet to store information, are people remembering less? If you know your computer will save information, why store it in your own personal memory, your brain? Experts are wondering if the Internet is changing what we remember and how. In a

25、 recent study, Professor Betsy Sparrow conducted some experiments. She and her research team wanted to know the Internet is changing memory. In the first experiment, they gave people 40 unimportant facts to type into a computer. The first group of people understood that the computer would save the i

26、nformation. The second group understood that the computer would not save it. Later, the second group remembered the information better. People in the first group knew they could find the information again, so they did not try to remember it. In another experiment, the researchers gave people facts t

27、o remember, and told them where to find the information on the Internet. The information was in a specific computer folder (文件夹). Surprisingly, people later remember the folder location (位置) better than the facts. When people use the Internet, they do not remember the information. Rather, they remem

28、ber how to find it. This is called "transactive memory (交互记忆)" According to Sparrow, we are not becoming people with poor memories as a result of the Internet. Instead, computer users are developing stronger transactive memories; that is, people are learning how to organize huge quantities

29、 of information so that they are able to access（使用）it at a later date. This doesn't mean we are becoming either more or less intelligent, but there is no doubt that the way we use memory is changing. 12. The passage begins with two questions to _. A. explain how to store informationB. show the a

30、uthor's altitude C. describe how to use the Internet. D. introduce the main topic 13. What can we learn about the first experiment? A. The first group did not try to remember the information. B. The two groups remembered the information equally well. C. Sparrow's team typed the information i

31、nto a computer. D. The second group did not understand the information. 14. In transactive memory, people _. A. keep the information in mind B. change the quantity(数量)of information C. remember how to find the information D. organize information like a computer 15. What is the effect of the Internet

32、 according to Sparrow's research? A. We are using memory differently. B. We are becoming more intelligent. C. We have poorer memories than before. D. We need a better way to access information.          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

33、选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 A major source of teen stress is school exams, and test anxiety is not uncommon. When you recognize your teen is under stress, how can parents help your teen stay calm before an exam?Be involved. Parents need to be involved in their teens work.  16 What they look for is your pre

34、sence to talk, to cry, or simply to sit with them quietly. Communicate openly with your teen. Encourage your teen to express her worries and fears, but dont let them focus on those fears. Help them get organized.  17    Together, you and your teen can work out a time-table in whi

35、ch she can study for what she knows will be on the test. Provide a calm setting. Help your teen set up a quiet place to study and protect his privacy. Give them a nutritious diet. It is important for your teen to eat a healthy, balanced diet during exam times to focus and do her best.   18

36、     If this happens, encourage your teen to eat light meals or sandwiches. A healthy diet, rather than junk food, is best for reducing stress.   19     Persuade your teenager to get some sleep and /or do something active when she needs a real break from study

37、ing. Making time for relaxation, fun, and exercise are all important in reducing stress. Help your teen balance her time so that she will feel comfortable taking time out from studying to spend time with friends or rest. Show a positive attitude.   20  Your panic（惊慌）, anxiety and blam

38、e contribute to your teens pressure. Make your teen feel accepted and valued for her efforts. Most importantly, reassure（使放心）your teen that things will be all right, no matter what the results are.科。网 A. A parents attitude will dictate their teens emotions. B. Exam stress can make some teens lose th

39、eir appetite. C. They will only make the situation worse. D. Encourage your teen to relax. E. The best thing is simply to listen. F. Help your teen think about what she has to study and plan accordingly. G. Your teen may also make negative comments about themselves第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小

40、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（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。 Weeks ago, I quarreled with mother and rushed out madly, leaving my mother sobbing alone .When settled in my friends house, I read a story, which touched me deeply, and finally decided to return to home full of warmth. On a b

41、eautiful hill, there was a little girl living in a simple and poor house. Usually she 21 play in the small garden. She could see over the garden fence and across the valley a wonderful house with shining golden windows high on another hill. 22 she loved her parents and her family, she desired to liv

42、e in such a house and 23 all day about how wonderful and exciting  24  must feel to live there. At the age when she gained some 25_ skill and sensibility (识别力), she 26 her mother for a bike ride  27 the garden. Her mother finally allowed her to go, 28 her keeping close to the house an

43、d not  29 too far. The day was beautiful. The little girl knew  30 where she was heading! 31 the hill and across the valley, she rode to the  32 of the golden house. 33 she got off her bike and put it against the gate post, she focused on the path 34 to the house and then on the house

44、 itself. She was very disappointed when she 35 that all the windows were 36 and rather dirty. So 37 and heart-broken, she didnt go any further. She 38 and all of a sudden she saw an amazing  39 . There on the other side of the valley was a little house and its windows were golden. Looking at he

45、r little home, she 40 that she had been living in her golden house filled with love and care. Everything she dreamed was right there in front of her nose! 21. A. would B. should C. might D. must 22. A. Unless B. Although C. Since D. But 23. A. askedB. worried C. dreamed D. shouted 24. A. this B. tha

46、t C. whichD. it 25. A. different B. scientific C. basicD. musical 26. A. invitedB. exchangedC. begged D. paid 27. A. outside B. insideC. through D. along 28. A. arguing about B. counting on C. insisting on D. coming up with 29. A. riding B. running C. travelingD. walking 30. A. madly B. definitelyC.

47、 rapidly D. possibly 31. A. Over B. DownC. AroundD. Beside 32. A. windowsB. stepsC. gateD. center 33. A. UntilB. BecauseC. WhileD. As 34. A. gettingB. introducingC. movingD. leading 35. A. feltB. learnedC. found D. concluded 36. A. plainB. bright C. clearD. wide 37. A. anxious B. angryC. appreciativ

48、eD. sad 38. A. concentrated onB. cheered up C. turned aroundD. dropped in 39. A. hillB. sightC. valleyD. theme 40. A. imaginedB. decidedC. describesD. realized 第 II 卷第2节 语篇填空 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。 One afternoon many years ago, I sat down on a chair in a park and w

49、atched a little boy, around 2 years old, 41 (run) freely on the grass as his mother watched from a short distanceThe boy would fall to the grass, get up, and without looking back at his mother, run as fast as he could as if nothing 42 ( happen)When kids fall down, they don't think of the fall as

50、 43 failure. Instead, they consider 44 as a learning experienceThey try and try again 45 they succeed I was also touched by the way he ran. With each attempt, he looked so 46 (confidence) and naturalHe only wanted to run freely and to do it as well as he couldHe was just being a child- being hi

51、mself completely at the momentHe never gave upEach time he fell, he 47 got up again, as if he knew that falling down was 48 (simple) a part of lifeHe was not looking for others' smiles, or worrying 49 whether someone was watching or not. 50 he wanted was to run and to feel the experience of running fully and freelyI learned a lot from the experience. 第三部分 写作 （共三节 满分 50分）第一节 单词拼写 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)根据汉语释义提示，写出单词的正确形式。51. He needed more _ (科学) experiments to support his theory.52. She has come to the _ (结论) that he does not love her at all.53.