高二英语期中试题

1、高二英语期中试题本试题共150分，时间为120分钟第一部分（阅读理解+七选五）:阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中选出最佳选项（15*3=45分）。AIs there anything more important than health？I dont think so. You cant be good at your studies or work when you are ill. If you have a headache，or a bad cough，if you run a high temperature and have a bad cold，I thin

2、k you should go to the doctor. The doctor will examine your throat，feel your pulse，take your temperature，sound your heart and lungs. After that he will advise some treatment，or some medicine. The only thing you have to do is to follow his advice. Speaking of doctors advice，I cant help telling you a

3、funny story. An old man came to see the doctor. The man was very ill. He told the doctor about his weakness，memory loss and serious problems with his heart and lungs. The doctor examined him and said there was no medicine for his disease. He told his patient to go to a quiet place for a month a

4、nd have a good rest. He also advised him to eat a lot of meat，drink two glasses of red wine every day and take long walks. In other words，the doctor advised him to follow the rule:“Eat at pleasure，drink with measure and enjoy life as it is.” The doctor also said that if the man wanted to be well aga

5、in，he shouldnt smoke more than one cigarette a day. A month later the gentleman came into the doctors office. He looked cheerful and happy. He thanked the doctor and said that he had never felt a healthier man.“But you know，doctor” he said，“its not easy to begin smoking at my age.”1The writer thinks

6、 that _.Ahealth is more important than wealth Bwork is as important as studiesCmedicine is more important than pleasure Dnothing is more important than money2The doctor usually tells his patient what to do _.Awithout examining the patient Bafter he has examined the patientCif the patient doesnt take

7、 medicine Dunless the patient feels pain3The underlined part means“_”.Ahe was feeling better than ever Bhe wasnt a healthy manChe was feeling worse than before Dhe will be well again BWe all waste food, you and me, every day, millions of tons of it. In China, enough food is wasted in restaurants eve

8、ry year to feed 200 million people. And the amount of food wasted by Chinese consumers is increasing fast. So our nation is being encouraged to stop wasting food.So what should Chinese consumers do to prevent food waste? Keep a kitchen diaryAll of us should keep a kitchen diary, and we can know that

9、 how much food we waste at home. The first thing for us to do is to stop throwing away food that we can still eat. We should eat everything we buy and if we cannot, we should buy less. Buy only what we needWe should ask for smaller portions in stores. We should also check how much food we have befor

10、e buying more. We shouldnt bring much food we dont need home even if large posters ask us to do so. Develop the habit of packing foodChinese consumers are generous and friendly. In restaurants, often too much food is ordered and served. So when ordering out, we are supposed to exclude the food in th

11、e order if we dont plan to eat it. And order smaller servings in restaurants and take home what we cannot finish.Dont put it off! Lets stop food waste today!4. Why is our nation being encouraged to stop wasting food?A. Because theres enough food for Chinese people.B. Because Chinese consumers like t

12、o try delicious food.C. Because the number of food wasted by us is growing fast.D. Because its traditional to invite friends to dinner in China.5. Miss Li is a housewife, shed better _ at home. A. keep a kitchen diary B. buy things as much as possibleC. cook too much food for her family D. keep the

13、food as long as possible6. In order to urge more and more people to prevent food waste, we design a poster with the words _.A. Enjoy the food! B. Keep healthy! C. Share the dish! D. Waste not, want not!7. Your friend invites you to dinner, which of the following is NOT right?A. He asks for the right

14、 portions. B. You leave a lot of food on the table.C. You ask your friend to order less food.D. He takes away the food that you can still eat.8. As teenagers, what should we do to stop food waste?A. Have a balanced diet. B. Eat less food to keep fit.C. Keep the balance of nature. D. Have a good habi

15、t of clearing the plate.CFrench lessons in FranceWhatever your level is, choosing to take French lessons in France is the best way to learn French. Place yourself in the local culture and practice your newly found skills in your free time.You will be taught by native(本地的) French speakers who have a

16、love for teaching and use excellent teaching techniques. Lessons are interesting and you will speak French both inside and outside the classroom.Learners·Suitable for all levels from beginners to advanced(高级的)·Over 18 years oldClass Schedule(课表)·Classes start on Mondays and run throug

17、hout the summer.·Please arrive at the school by 8:15 am on your first day for a short level test. It will help to place you in the right class.·Classes run from Monday to Friday each week.·Classes start at 8:45 am each day depending on your level.·You will have 3 classes per day

18、lasting 55 minutes each.·You will have a short break between classes.Free Time and Tours·The school offers a lot of cultural activities throughout the week. These activities can include cooking lessons, wine and cheese tasting, visit to Paris, cycling, movies and much more.·You will h

19、ave plenty of free time to explore(探索) the local area and practice your newly found language skills or just relax on this learning holiday with a difference.Other Information·You should bring a small dictionary, pens and paper with you.Get more from your holiday, have fun, meet new people and t

20、ake home a new language skill that will stay with you forever.9. What is special about the French courses?A. They are taught in small groups. B. The teachers are young French speakers.C. They will offer a wine tasting license.D. People learn French in and out of class. 10. On the first day, the stud

21、ents should _.A. take a language test B. pay for their studyC. do a survey D. introduce themselves to the class11. How many lessons are there in a week? A. 21 B. 15 C. 30 D. 1212. We can learn from the text that the course _. A. is not suitable for old people B. has a short game between classes C. p

22、rovides dictionary for students D. offer cooking classes as well DNo one wants to look silly or do the wrong thing at a new job. Its important to make the right impression (印象) from the first day. You will face new people. You will be in a new place. It may be difficult to know what to do. Here are

23、seven tips to help you make it through the first days at a new job:1. First impression is important. Make sure you make a good one. Before your first day, find out if your new job has a dress code. If so, be sure to follow it. No matter what you wear, always be neat (整洁) and clean.2. Get to work on

24、time. Employers value workers who come to work on time. Give yourself an extra 15 minutes to make sure you arrive on time.3. Pay attention to introduction. One of the first things that your supervisor (主管) may do is to introduce you to co-workers. These co-workers will be important to you. They are

25、the ones who will answer your questions when the boss isnt around.4. Ask plenty of questions. Make sure that your supervisor has told you what your are expected to do. If he or she has not told you your job duties, ask for a list. Set daily and weekly goals for yourself.5. Don't make personal ph

26、one calls. You should never make personal phone calls to your friends and family unless it's an emergency.6. Dont take too long for lunch. Whats the lunch-hour policy at your new job? You can find out from your supervisor or your companys personnel department(人事部门). For example, do people eat at

27、 their desks or does everyone take a full hour outside the workplace?7. Never be the first one to leave. Observe how your co-workers behave around quitting (离开) time. It does no good for you to be eager to leave.13. Which is the best title for the passage? A. Tips On First Days At a New Job B. How t

28、o Do a Job Well C. Be the Last to Leave D. Ways to Find a New Job14. From the last two paragraphs, we can infer that the most important rule we should follow is _. A. to have lunch outside the workplace B. to do as other people doC. not to be the first to leave after work D. to pay attention to intr

29、oductions15. The underlined phrase “a dress code” (Para. 2) means _.A. a beautiful dress B. a place where a dress can be placed C. a rule about what you can wear to work D. a neat and clean dressE根据短文内容,从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（3*5=15分）Money Matters Parents should help their children understand

30、 money. 16 So you may start talking about money when your child shows an interest in buying things, candy or toys, for example.1. The basic function of moneyBegin explaining the basic function of money by showing how people trade money for goodsor services. It is important to show your child how mon

31、ey is traded for the things he wants to have.If he wants to have a toy, give him the money and let him hand the money to the cashier(收银员). 17 When your child grows a bit older and understands the basic function of money, youcan start explaining more complex ways of using money.2.Money lessonsApproac

32、h money lessons with openness and honesty(开放性与诚实). 18 If you must say no to a childs request to spend money, explain, “ You have enough toy trucks for now.” Or, if the request is for many different things, say, “ You have to make a choice between this toy and that toy.”3. 19 Begin at the grocery sto

33、re. Pick out two similar brands of a product- a name-brand butter and a generic (无商标产品)，for example. You can show your child how to make choices between different brands of a product so that you can save money. 20 If he chooses the cheaper brand, allow him to make another purchase with the money sav

34、ed. Later, you may explain how the more expensive choice leaves less money for other purchases.A. Wise decisions B. The value of money C. Permit the child to choose between them.D. Tell your child why he can or cannot have certain things.E. Ask yourself what things that cost money are most important

35、 to youF. Talk about how the money bought the thing after you leave the toy store.G. The best time to teach a child anything about money is when he shows an interest. 第二部分 完形填空（2*20=40分）This is a story that can teach us a good lesson. One day, a man in rags begged from door to door along the street.

36、 With an old wallet in his hand, he was asking for a few coins to buy something to eat. He kept complaining about his bad fortune and kept 21 why those who had so much money were never 22 and were always desiring more. “As far as Im concerned, if I had only enough to 23 and to wear, I would not want

37、 anything more. ” Just at that moment Goddess of Fortune, who came down the 24 saw the beggar and said to him, “Hi, I have wished to 25 you for a long time. Now, open your 26 and I will pour my gold into it. But I will do that only on this 27: All that falls into the wallet will be pure gold; but ev

38、ery piece falling upon the 28 shall become dust. Do you understand? ” “I see. ” said the beggar. “Then you should 29! Its obvious that your wallet is a(n) 30 one, so dont load it too heavily, ” said the Goddess of Fortune. The excited beggar could hardly 31 to have gold. He quickly opened his wallet

39、, and a 32 of yellow coins was poured into it. The wallet grew heavier and heavier. “Is that enough? Isnt it cracking? ” asked Goddess of Fortune. “Dont 33. Its still strong enough now. ” answered the beggar. The wallet was filled with so many coins that the beggars hands began to 34. “Ah, if only t

40、he golden stream would 35 forever! Just a little more, ” said the beggar, “36just a handful or two. ” “There! Its full. The wallet will 37. ” warned the Goddess of Fortune, but the beggar requested, “It will 38 a little more, just a little more. ” One more piece dropped and the wallet split（裂开）. The

41、 39 fell upon the ground and became dust. The greedy beggar now had 40 but his broken wallet. 21. A. showingB. explaining C. provingD. wondering22. A. relaxedB. satisfiedC. worriedD. depressed23. A. learnB. watchC. eatD. play24. A. streetB. bridgeC. yardD. forest25. A. praiseB. forgiveC. helpD. comf

42、ort26. A. coatB. pocketC. boxD. wallet27. A. occasionB. suggestionC. situationD. condition28. A. handB. feetC. groundD. street29. A. look outB. look afterC. look upD. look down30. A. smallB. emptyC. wornD. full31. A. standB. waitC. breatheD. think32. A. streamB. pieceC. pairD. variety33. A. stopB. r

43、equestC. fearD. insist34. A. spreadB. closeC. riseD. shake35. A. pourB. endC. dryD. melt36. A. takeB. addC. lendD. send37. A. flowB. burstC. disappearD. change38. A. attractB. permitC. includeD. hold39. A. goddessB. walletC. coinsD. beggar40. A. nothingB. anythingC. everythingD. something第三部分：语法填空（1

44、.5*10=15分） W: _41_do you think of the football match we _42_(watch) yesterday afternoon?M: Very _43_(excite).The two teams did very well in the match and it was really _44_close game.W: I enjoyed it very much too. I have never seen a more interesting game so far this year.M: I had expected it to be a wonderful match because 45 of the teams had excellent players.W: Im sorry I missed the first part of it.M: You were late for the match? What for?W: I was filled with anxiet