人教版高二下学期英语期中考试(含答案)

1、高二年级英语学科考试试题考试时间：120 分钟 试卷总分：150 分注意： 1、答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名和考号填写或填涂在答题卷指定的位置。2、 选择题答案用2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案；不能答在试题卷上。3、主观题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔在答题卷上作答，答案必须写在答题卷各题目指定区域内的相应位置上，超出指定区域的答案无效；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案。一、阅读理解（共15 小题；每小题2 分，满分30 分）ABefore traveling around the world, take some time a

2、nd find out what sightseeing destinations are. Some of those spots that most guides mention are the following thrilling attractions.Victoria FallsVictoria Falls has always been considered to be an incredible place worth taking pictures of. There are a lot of spots that tourists love. Some of them ar

3、e very dangerous for people. Yet the brave are ready to overcome their fear for a shot of lifetime.Arctic Cliff FaceA cliff does not make the most comfortable place for camping. Camping on the ground is far safer anyway. Despite all the inconvenience, the new trend is rapidly gaining popularity amon

4、g climbing enthusiasts and outdoor addicts.Auckland s Sky TowerAuckland s Sky Tower is popular with bungee jumpers. Some celebrities, such as Beyonce, have already tried it, which proves that the place is not only safe but popular as well. The tower is 630 feet tall. At the top of the structure ther

5、e is an observation deck. Trust us, most of those reading this article would prefer to stay on the ground rather than climb up this scary structure.North Yungas RoadThe Road of Death is the right name given to a road in Bolivia. Hundreds of people die here every year. The major cause of all those ac

6、cidents is the road. The problem is that it is too narrow and badly maintained while here the traffic is heavier than anywhere else. Nevertheless, it seems like tourists will continue visiting this strange road despite its scary nickname.1. What is Victoria Falls famous for?A. Its narrow and badly m

7、aintained roadB. Its dangerous but attractive spots for taking picturesC. Its scary structureD. Its thrilling camping2. North Yungas Road is called“ the Road of Death ” becaus.e .A. the traffic is the heaviestB. it is built on the edge of the rockC. each year many people lose their lives thereD. the

8、re is no necessary protection equipment3. If you like bungee jumping, you can go to .A. Victoria FallsB.ArcticCliff FaceC. Auckland s Sky TowerD.NorthYungas Road4. What do the four places have in common?A. They are a bit life-threatening.B.Theyall have beautiful scenery.C. They are popular with clim

9、bers.D.Theyhave been visitedby celebrities.BHow do young children learn to have good values? How can parents teach their children about the importance of kindness and patience? At a time more and more parents worry about the violent images （暴力形象） their children see on TV and on the Internet. So many

10、 parents areturning to fairy tales. They want to teach their children how to behave in society by this way.It is believed that fairy tales have a great influence on children because they describe the two sides of good and evil （ 邪恶 ） very clearly. When children hear the tales, they learn to care abo

11、ut others feelings. In each tale, they can see that there are many different kinds of people in the world and that we all have a choice about what kind of person we want to be. We can choose to do good actions, rather than bad ones, in our lives.What kind of values can children learn from fairy tale

12、s? In The Princess and the Pea （ 豌豆 公主 ）, a poorly dressed girl says she is a princess. Few people believe her, so she is given a difficult test. When she passes the test, we learn that her dream comes true because she stays true to herself. In the Little Mermaid （ 小美人鱼）, the mermaid, who lives unde

13、r the sea, wishes to bewith the humans on land. Through her experiences, we learn about the importance of living with and accepting other cultures.Teaching values is probably the main reason for encouraging children to read fairy tales. These tales can teach children lessons about human relationship

14、s that have been accepted around the world for many centuries. This might be the reason why they have been around for so long and will not disappear any time soon.5. Why do fairy tales have a great influence on children?A. Because fairy tales can teach them how to make a choice.B. Because fairy tale

15、s can help them get higher scores at school.C. Because they can learn how to avoid most difficulties in their lives.D. Because good and evil are shown in a way they can easily understand.6. The Little Mermaid may be helpful when children .A. are given a difficult testC. wish to be a princess or prin

16、ceB. make friends with foreignersD. are going to lie to their parents7. The author writes the text mainly to.A. introduce some fairy talesB. talk about the history of fairy tales.C. discuss how to improve human relationshipsD. show how fairy tales help children shape valuesCMetro Pocket GuideMetrora

17、il （地铁）Each passenger needs a farecard to enter and go out. Up to two children under age five may travel free with a paying customer .Farecard machines are in every station. Bring small bills because there are no change machines in the stations and farecard machines only provide up to $5 in change.G

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19、a.m. Friday - Saturday nightsLast train times vary. To avoid missing the last train, please check the last train times posted in stations.MetrobusWhen paying with exact change, the fare is $1.35. When paying with a SmarTrip ? card, the fare is $1.25.Fares for senior/disabled customersSenior citizens

20、 65 and older and disabled customers may ride for half the regular fare. On Metrorail and Metrobus, use a senior/disabled farecard or SmarTrip ? card. For more information about buying senior/disabled farecards, SmarTrip ? cards and passes, please visit MetroOpensDoors. com or call 202-637-7000 and

21、202-637-8000.Senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use proper Metrobus and Metrorall services by calling 202-962-1100.Travel tipsAvoid riding during weekday rush periods - before 9:30 a.m. and between 4 and 6 p.m.If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station,

22、please call Lost & Found at 202-962- 1195.8. What should you know about farecard machines?A. They start selling tickets at 9:30 a.m.B. They are connected to change machines.C. They make change for no more than $5.D. They offer special service to the elderly.9. At what time does Metrorail stop se

23、rvice on Saturday ?A. At midnight.B. At 5 a.m.C. At 7 a.m.D. At 3 a.m.10. What is good about a SmarTrip ? card ?A. It saves moneyfor its user.B. It is convenient forold people .C. It is sold on theInternet.D. It can be bought atany time.11. Which number should you call if you lose something on the M

24、etro?A. 202-637-7000B. 202-637-8000C. 202-962-1100D. 202-962-1195DI work with Volunteers for Wildlife, a rescue and education organization at Bailey Arboretum in Locust Valley. Trying to help injured, displaced or sick creatures can be heartbreaking; survival is never certain. However, when it works

25、, it is simply beautiful.I got a rescue call from a woman in Muttontown. She had found a young owl（ 猫头鹰 ） on the ground. When I arrived, I saw a 2-to 3-week-old owl. It had already been placed in a carrier for safety.I examined the chick（ 雏鸟 ） and it seemed fine. If I could locate the nest, I might

26、have been able to put it back, but no luck. My next work was to construct a nest and anchor（ 固定 ） it in a tree.The homeowner was very helpful. A wire basket was found. I put some pine branches into the basket to make this nest safe and comfortable. I placed the chick in the nest, and it quickly calm

27、ed down.Now all that was needed were the parents, but they were absent. I gave the homeowner a recording of the hunger screams of owl chicks. These advertise the presence of chicks to adults; they might also encourage our chick to start calling as well. I gave the owner as much information as possib

28、le and headed home to see what news the night might bring.A nervous night to be sure,but sometimes the spirits of nature smile on us all! The homeowner called to say that the parents had responded to the recordings. I drove over and saw the chick in the nest looking healthy and active. And it was ac

29、companied in the nest by the greatest sight of all LUNCH! The parents had done their duty and would probably continue to do so.12. What is unavoidable in the author s rescue work according to p？ aragraph 1A. Getting injured in his work.B. Efforts made in vain.C. Creatures forced out of their homes.D

30、. Feeling uncertain about his future.13. Why was the author called to Muttontown ？A.To look at a baby owl.C. To rescue a woman.B. To cure a young owl.D. To take care of a woman.14. What made the chick calm down ?A. Its parents.C.Some food.B. A recording.D. A new nest.15. How would the author feel ab

31、out the outcome of the event ?A.It ' s unexpected.B. It ' s humorous.C. It ' s beautiful.D. It ' s discouraging二、阅读七选五（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 knows that fish is good for health. 16 But it seems that many people don' tcook fish at home.

32、 Americans eat only about fifteen pounds of fish per person per year, but we eattwice as much fish in restaurants as at home. Buying, storing, and cooking fish isn17' t difficThis text is about how to buy and cook fish in an easy way.re standing at the oceant cook it immed18 Fresh fish should sm

33、ell sweet: you should feel that you19 ' Wffirssyou have bought a fishedge. Any fishy or strong smell means the fish isn and arrive home, you ' d better store the fish in the refrigerator if you donfresh fish should be stored in your fridge for only a day or two. Frozen fish isn' t as tas

34、t）one.There are many common methods used to cook fish. 20 First, lean it and season it with your choice of spices（调料）.Put the whole fish on a plate and steam it in a steam pot for 8 to 10 minutes if it weighs about one pound. （A larger one will take more time.） Then, it' s readyA. The fats in fi

35、sh are thought to help prevent heart disease.B. When buying fish, you should first smell it.C. The fish will go bad within hours.D. It just requires a little knowledge.E. This is how you can do it.F. The easiest is to steam it.G. Do not buy it.三、完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）

36、中，选出可 以填入空白处的最佳选项。If you want to learn a new language, the very first thing to think about is why. Do you need it for a 21 reason, such as your job or your studies? 22 perhaps you are interested in the23_, films or the music of a different country and you know how much it will help to have a24 of th

37、e language.Most people learn best using a variety of 25 , but traditional classes are an ideal （理想 的）start for many people. They 26 an environment where you can practice under the _27 of someone who ' s good at the language. We all lead 28 lives and learning a language takes29. You will have mor

38、e success if you study regularly, so try to develop a30 . It doesn' tmatter if you haven' t got long. Becoming fluent in a language will take years, but learning to get bytakes 31.Many people start learning a language and soon give up. "I "torn 32 , “they say. Yes, children do lear

39、n languages more 33 than adults, but research has shown that you can learn a language at any 34 . And learning is good for the health of your brain, too. I' ve also heapeople35about the mistakes they make when36 . Well, relax and laugh about yourmistakes37you ' re much less likely to make th

40、em again.Learning a new language is never 38 . But with some work and devotion, you'll makeprogress. And you' ll be by the positive reaction of some people when you say just a fewwords in 40 own language. Good luck!21. A. technicalB.politicalC.practicalD.physical22. A. AfterB.SoC.ThoughD.Or2

41、3. A . literatureB.transportC.agricultureD.medicine24. A. viewB. knowledgeC. formD. database25. A . paintingsB. regulationsC. methodsD. computers26. A. protectB. changeC. respectD. provide27. A. controlB. commandC. guidanceD. pressure28. A.busyB.happyC.simpleD.normal29. A.courageB.timeC.energyD.plac

42、e30. A.theoryB.businessC.routineD.project31. A.some risksB.a lot lessC.some notesD.a lot more32. A. oldB. nervousC. weakD. tired33. A. closelyB. quicklyC. privatelyD. quietly34. A. ageB. speedC. distanceD. school35. A. worryB. hesitateC. thinkD. quarrel36. A.singingB.workingC.bargainingD.learning37.

43、 A. ifB. andC. butD. before38. A.tiresomeB.hardC.interestingD.easy39. A.blamedB.amazedC.interruptedD.informed40. A. theirB. hisC. ourD, your四、单项选择（共10小题，每题1分，共10分）41. It me greatly that he made no answer when I asked him many times.A. interruptedB. disturbedC. annoyedD. troubled42. Nowadays TV other

44、 media has attracted the attention of many audiences.A. as well asB. exceptC. besidesD. not only43. Look at the shining stars in the sky. The weather is to get better tomorrow.A. obligedB. forcedC. willingD bound44. There is still a copy of the book in the library. Will you go and borrow ?No, I'

45、d rather buy in the bookstore.A it; oneB one; oneC one; itD it; it45. The thief turned the whole house looking for money.A. upside downB. out frontC. side by sideD. down to earth46.1 n the jungle, the explorer had little hope to find his way out.A. LeavingB. To be left C. Having leftD. Having been l

46、eft47. We didn't know you were in trouble at that time,we would have given you a hand.A. thereforeB. howeverC. otherwiseD. though48. We want to encourage students to the running of the college.A. joinB. attendC. participate inD. participate49. 一 I want to go to Beijing with you.If so, your holid

47、ay arrangement must mine.A. catch up with B. come up with C. put up withD. fit in with50. Without a passport, leaving the country is.A. out of the questionB. beyond questionC. in questionD. out of question五、语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式When I was in Australia, I accompani

48、ed a friend on his driving test. I was 51(amaze)to learn that in Australia, people hardly go to driving schools. Instead, many people practice on the road with a licensed driver sitting next _52 them. But this doesn 't mean that getting a driving license is a piece of cake. This was the third ti

49、me that my friend _53_ (apply) to take the driving test.The first time, after confidently driving over an intersection ( 十字路口 ), the _54(examine)asked him to pull over and said that he should have stopped _55_car and looked right first andthen left to make sure there was no other car approaching.The

50、 second time, a car rushing in front caught him by surprise and he hit the brakes too hard.The examiner got _56_ (anger) and asked him to get out. In Australia, the test is not about driving skills, _57 about following every rules.After finally passing the test, my friend drove very _58（careful） bec

51、ause in the first yearof having a driving license, running two red lights results in the license being suspended （ 暂停使 用）.But one day he _59 （pull） over by a policeman who warned him that he was driving too slow and blocking the traffic. Actually, he was driving at a speed of 40 km/h, _60 is a total

52、lyacceptable speed in China.六、根据提示，完成句子。（共10小题，每空1分，满分20分）61. （换句话说 ）,just accept the disabled for who they are.62. Sunshine is（有益的）to plants.63. They then（宣布）to us all what had been decided by the committee.64. He gave the poor child much help（出于同情 ）.65. The businessman（抛弃）his wife and went away wi

53、th all their money.66. He（没有意识至U ） the danger and walked into the forest.1.1 It is hoped that education should be（ 有关的）to children ' s needs.68. （不久前白勺一天 ）,I met an old friend in the street.69. When a member of the football team was injured, a（n）（ 代替者）played in his place.70. Tom（正忙于）his homework

54、.七、短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中 共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（A）,并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。The book I 'reading of talks about afternoon tea in Britain. It is said to havestarted in the