江西省南昌市第十九中学2014-2015学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题 Word版含答案.doc

1、 南昌十九中 20142015 学年度第二学期高二年级英语试卷 本试卷满分 150 分 考试用时 120 分钟 第 I 卷第一部分：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 ABC 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， 你将有 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. Why will Dorothy do on the weekend?A. Go with her friend.B. Work on her paper.C. Mak

2、e some plans.2. What was the normal price of the T-shirt?A.$15 B. $30 C. $503. What has the woman decided to do on Sunday afternoon?A.To attend a weddingB. To visit an exhibition.C. To meet a friend.4. Where dose the bank close on Saturday ?A.At 1:00 pm B. At 3:00 pm C. At 4:00 pm5. Where are the sp

3、eakers?A.In a store B. In a classroom C. At a hotel.第二节（共 15 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分）听下面五段对话或独白。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，并标在答题卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，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 6.7 题 。6.What do we know about Nora?A.She prefers a room of her own.B. .She like

4、s to work with other girls.C. She lives near the city center.7What is good at about the flat?A. It is a large sitting room.B. It has good furniture.C. It has a big kitchen.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8Where has Barbara been?A.Milan B.Florence C.Rome9What has Barbara got in her suitcase?A.Shoe B.Stones C.Book

5、s听第 8 段材料，回答 10 至 12 题。10Who is making the telephone call?A.Thomas Brothers. B.Mike Landon C.Jack Coooper11What relation is the woman to Mr.Cooper?A.His wife B.His boss. C.His secretary.12What is the message about?A. A meetingB. A visit to France C. The date for a trip.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13.Who

6、could the man speaker most probably be?A. A person who saw the accident.B. The driver of the lorry.C. A police officer.14.What was Mrs.Franks doing when the accident took place?A. Walking along churchill Avence.B. Getting ready to cross the road.C. Standing outside a bank 15. when did the accident h

7、appen?A. At about 8:00 am B. At about 9:00am C. At about 10:00am16.How did the accident happen?A.a lorry hit a carB. a car ran into a lorry C. a bank clerk rushed into the street . 听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题17. What is the talk mainly about?A. The history of the school .B. The courses for the term.C. T

8、he plan for the day.18. Where can the visitors learn about the subjects for new students?A. In the school hall.B. In the science labs.C. In the classrooms.19. What can students do in the practical areas?A. Take science courses.B. Enjoy excellent mealsC. Attend workshops.20. When are the visitors exp

9、ected to ask questions?A During the lunch hour.B. After the welcome speech .C. Before the tour of the labs.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节 （共 15 个；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。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑AIn a cold winter, a couple had to move out from the luxury villa because of bankruptcy. The

10、husband worked day and night to support the family but with no care of his wife. So she thought, “he doesnt love me anymore, he just cares his business.not me”. One day, she began to take a bath, he stopped her at the door, “Let me take it first, OK?“ “Why not let me shower first,“ she asked. “I was

11、 tired, sweetie, you take it later, OK?“ She was totally depressed.On a morose(闷闷不乐的）day, she found nothing to do and turned on his computer, a few words blurred her eyes.it was his diary:Today, I was quite sad, she asked me why I was always taking the bath first, and I said to her, I was exhausted.

12、 She was unhappy, in her mind, I treated her not as well as usual, but how can I do? I wasnt as rich as before! We moved to the small apartment, there was only a shower in such a freezing winter. But I found that if one person took the shower first, the room could get a litter warm, so every time I

13、rushed to the bathroom first. I was thinking that, when she took the shower, the room would get warmer, at least1, 2or 3Now I cant give her comfortable life, bring her the luxury restaurant, buy expensive dresses for her, but at least, I can give her 1 love.21. Why was the husband always taking the

14、bath first? A. Because he was tired from work.B. Because he didnt love her anymore.C. Because he wanted to get the bathroom warmer.D. Because he treated his wife not as well as usual.22. What does the underlined word “bankruptcy” in the first paragraph probably mean? A. Crash B. movingC. diseasesD.

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17、l kinds. Theyre sure to have what you are looking for, whether its a small boat for a quick and simple outing or an extravagant (奢侈的 ) boat with comfortable seats with a stereo(立体声) and high tech navigation(导航). You can rent a boat for half a day, a couple days, or even weeks at a time. If you want

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19、u must be at least 14 years of age to ride alone and can be as young as 3 to ride along with an adult. Everybody is required to wear a life jacket and a license is required to operate the jet ski. Bathing suits and shorts are recommended. Jet Ski Tours of MiamiThursday-Sunday 10 a.m.-7p.m.Jet Ski To

20、urs of Miami includes onsite parking, indoor restrooms, lockers, and life jackets for participants. You may choose a one or two hour tour and each jet ski can hold up to 3 people. You must be at least 18 years old in order to ride. As long as you are accompanied by an adult, there is no age limitati

21、on for any passenger. There is a restaurant nearby to eat at. The tour visits 6 different islands and passes by Bayside and Hard Rock. You may even catch a glimpse of dolphins playing or a manatee(海牛）resting in these fabulous Florida waters. 24. What activity is convenient for the visitors to have l

22、unch?A. Jet Ski Tours of Miami B. Coconuts WatersportsC.15th Street Boat Company D. American Watersports 25. To satisfy your sons curiosity about marine（海洋）animals, you _.A. will rent a boat to ride with him.B. prefer an extravagant boat with comfortable seats with a stereo. C. would like to prefer

23、American Watersports to Florida waters.D. can choose the tour to Bayside and Hard Rock.26. If you like to sail a boat, you can_.A. go to the Sea Gardens Beach Resort B. visit 15th Street Boat CompanyC. choose Jet Ski Tours of Miami D. go to Coconuts Watersports27. To ride alone in the jet ski activi

24、ties, _.A. you have to be at least 14 years old. B. you can choose to wear a life jacket or not.C. There is no age limitation. D. you have to be with parents.CUsing too much water or throwing rubbish into our rivers are clear ways that humans can put our water supply in danger ,but we also affect ou

25、r water supply in less obvious ways. You may wonder how paving(铺砌) a road can lead to less usable fresh water . A major part of the water we use every day is groundwater . Groundwater does not come from lakes or rivers. It come from underground. The more roads and parking lots we pave ,the less wate

26、r canflow into the ground to become groundwater .Human activity is not responsible for all water shortages(短缺). Driver climates are of course more likely to have droughts(干旱) than areas with more rainfall, but in any case, good management can help to make sure there is enough water to meet our basic

27、 needs .Thinking about the way we use water every day can make a big difference too. In the United States, a family of four can use 1.5 tons of water a day ! This shows how much we depend on water to live, but theres a lot we can do to lower the number .You can take steps to save water in your home

28、.To start with ,use the same glass for your drinking water all day. Wash it only once a day. Run your dishwasher (洗碗机)only when it is full .Help your parents fix any leaks in your home. You can even help to keep our water supply clean by recycling batteries instead of throwing them away .28. Which o

29、f the following is most likely to lead to less groundwater ?A. Using river water . B .Throwing batteries away .C. paving parking lots . D. Throwing rubbish into lakes .29. What can be inferred from the text ?A. All water shortages are due to human behavior .B. It takes a lot of effort to meet our wa

30、ter needs .C. There is much we can do to reduce family size .D. The average family in America makes proper use of water .30. The last paragraph is intended to .A. show us how to fix leaks at home B. tell us how to run a dishwasher C. prove what drinking glass is best for us D. suggest what we do to

31、save water at home 31. The text is mainly about .A. Why paving roads reduces our water B. how much we depend on water to live C. why droughts occur more in dry climatesD. how human activity affects our water supplyDAfter a busy day of work and play, the body needs to rest. Sleep is necessary for goo

32、d health. During this time, the body recovers from the activities of the previous day. The rest that you get while sleeping enables your body to prepare itself for the next day.There are four levels of sleep, each being a little deeper than the one before. As you sleep, your muscles relax little by

33、little. Your heart beats more slowly, and your brain slows down. After you reach the fourth level, your body shifts back and forth from one level of sleep to the other.Although your mind slows down, from time to time you will dream. Scientists who study sleep state that when dreaming occurs, your ey

34、eballs begin to move more quickly (Although your eyelids are closed). This stage of sleep is called REM, which stands for rapid eye movement.If you have trouble falling asleep, some people recommend breathing very deeply. Other people believe that drinking warm milk will help make you drowsy. There

35、is also an old suggestion the counting sheep will put you to sleep! 32. A good title for this passage is _. A. Sleep B. Good Health C. Dreams D. Work and Rest33. The underlined word “drowsy” in the last paragraph most probably means _.A. sick B. stand up C. Healthy D. a little sleepy34. During REM,

36、_.A. your eyes move quickly B. you dream C. you are restless D. both A and B35. The average number of hours of sleep that an adult needs is _ .A. approximately six hours B. around ten hours C. about eight hours D. not stated here 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。Th

37、e importance of communication cannot be denied. Using effective communication skills is important to relationships and to success at work. 36 Here are a few:Prevent misunderstandings. When you clearly communicate your wants, your needs, and your intentions, there will be no misunderstanding. Many of

38、 our arguments and disagreements occur-simply because one of us did not communicate clearly. Another example of the importance of communication can be seen in the medical field. When a doctor tells a patient his diagnosis and gives instructions for care and medicine, it is critical that the patient

39、understands exactly what the doctor intends to communicate. 37 Strengthen relationships. We get to know each other (either in business or personally) by talking and listening. 38 People like people they know. In business, the more personable business person, who showed an interest in his customer, w

40、ins the sale-every time-over the business person who is aloof and shows no interest in the customer, whatsoever!39 Talking about your problems and stresses actually helps to relieve the stress and anxiety. You feel as if some of the burden has been lifted from you when a friend listens and shows tha

41、t she cares.The importance of Communication Skills becomes obvious when you think of the many times that you communicate with someone during a single day. 40 A. Taking the time to improve our interpersonal skills is definitely worth the effort!B. There are a number of reasons that communication is s

42、o important to us.C. When you communicate well, people respond positively to you. D. Knowing more about someone strengthens that relationship.E. Otherwise, serious results could occur!F. Increase confidence.G. Relieve stress.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每题 1. 5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的

43、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。My mother has been a true inspiration to me and changed the way I look at life. Since my birth she has made it evident that I would become _41_ and that I would be one of the great ones. She has taught me that I can do anything if I put my _42_ to it.As

44、a young boy, I struggled to achieve tasks that came _43_ to others. I had problems with writing, reading and especially speaking. I didnt talk the way _44_ kids did and did not respond to questions or stay alert (警觉的) to my surroundings. My reading was poor _45_ with teachers helping me, and my spee

45、ch was hard to _46_. My writing was not at the _47_ it should have been. Even simple things like knowing my left from my right or being able to snap my fingers (弹手指) were _48_.My mother _49_ all my challenges and as a professor with a PH. D. , decided to _50_ the situation early in my development. S

46、he didnt want me to _51_. After a while, we did indeed get over all the problems that had _52_ me. She spent hours every day _53_ me everything I needed to know, determined to help me learn. _54_ her I would not be anywhere close to the level I am now.In addition, she gave _55_ for my life. She told

47、 me what to do and what not to do. Her expectations have always been high _56_ she knows that I can do it. For that, I thank her. She would not allow her son to be incapable(无能的). She never _57_ on me, and to this day she tells me education is a must. I will be a _58_ person if I continue to follow her lead. She encourages me to study hard for my _59_ and attend college.She used her gifts as a _60_ to help a childher childand now I have the opportunity to become something.41A.everything Bnothing Canything Dsomething42A.mind Bbrain Cfeelings Dwork43A.smoothly B strongly Cfrequently Deasily44A