内蒙古巴彦淖尔市中学2014-2015学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题 Word版含答案.doc

1、 巴市一中 2014-2015 学年第二学期期末考试高二年级英语试题试卷类型 A 出题人：李果说明：试卷分为第 I 卷和第 II 卷，考试时间为 120 分钟，试卷满分 150 分。注意 I 卷上共有 60 小题,请将 I 卷答案涂在答题卡上相应位置。考试结束，只交答题卡。第 I 卷(满分 100 分)第一部分：听力（共两节，满分 30 分）第 1 节（5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）请听下面 5 段对话,选出最佳选项，每段对话只读一遍。1 What are the two speakers talking about?A A beautiful dress B Dress t

2、o buy C The warm weather 2 What is the womans job most probably?A A cook B A manager C A waitress3 How will the woman go to Washington?A By train B By bus C By car4 Why cant the woman visit her uncle now?A She has to practise for the school concertB She has to go out with her dadC She has to travel

3、to Europe5 What did the man think the weather in Arizona would be like in the coming week?A Hot and rainy B A bit cool C Cold and rainy第二节(共 15 小题; 每小题 1.5 分,满分 22.5 分) 请听下面 5 段对话或独白,选出最佳选项。请听第 6 段材料,回答第 6,7 题。 6 What was the woman doing before she went home?A Typing a report B Writing a report C Re

4、vising a report7 Where did the woman have her dinner?A At home B In a restaurant C In her office请听第 7 段材料,回答第 8,9 题。8 Who got a good offer from B.N.D?A Fred B Frances C Frank9 What does the man want to do?A Help the woman find a new apartmentB Invite the woman to his apartmentC Have a talk with the

5、woman请听第 8 段材料,回答第 10 至 12 题。10 How long did the man study in South Korea?A Five years B Three years C Two years11 What did the man do in America?A He studied from grade two to grade sixB He went to his junior year in high schoolC He went to high school for a year12 Which of the following about part

6、ies is interesting,according to the man?A Americans have parties every weekendB Americans have parties in their own housesC Americans ask their parents to prepare the parties听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13 What is the date today?A May 5th B May 12th C May 19th14 Who is Tony Parker?A The assistant manager

7、of the hotelB The manager of the hotelC The general manger of the hotel15 When can Tony Parker return the call,according to the woman?A This afternoon B This evening C Tomorrow morning16 What was the last thing that the woman confirmed?A The mans number B The mans last name C The mans first name听第 1

8、0 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17 How many children does the speaker have?A 2 B 3 C 518 Who finally set the time for the family dinners?A The speakers son B The speakers husband C The speaker19 What was the childrens opinion of having dinner together at home?A They thought it was funnyB They disliked the idea

9、at firstC They preferred eating with friends20 What does the speaker think is the importance of having dinner together at home？A They can build stronger relationships within the familyB They can plan for trips together at the tableC They can solve all the problems they have 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）第 1

10、 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中，选出最佳选项ASports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature. However, whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should be aware that your sport of choice might have great influence on the environment.Some sports are r

11、esource-hungry. Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but also tons of water. Besides, all sorts of chemicals and huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses （球场） in good condition. This causes major environmental effects. For example, in the dry regions of Port

12、ugal and Spain, golf is often held responsible for serious water shortage in some local areas.There are many environment-friendly sports. Power walking is one of them that you could take up today. You dont need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes; and you dont have to worry about resou

13、rces and your purse. Simple and free, power walking can also keep you fit. If you walk regularly, it will be good for your heart and bones. Experts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make you feel less anxious, sleep well and have better weight control.Whatever sport you take up, you can

14、 make it greener by using environment-friendly equipment and buying products made from recycled materials. But the final goal should be “green gyms”. They are better replacements for traditional health clubs and modern sports centers. Members of green gyms play sports outdoors, in the countryside or

15、 other open spaces. There is no special requirement for you to start your membership. And best of all, its free.21. Which of the following is the author most probably in favor of?A. Cycling around a lake.B. Motor racing in the desert.C. Playing basketball in a gym.D. Swimming in a sports center.22.

16、What do we know about golf from the passage?A. It is popular in Portugal and Spain.B. It causes water shortages around the world.C. It pollutes the earth with chemicals and wastes.D. It needs water and electricity to keep its courses green.23. The author uses power walking as an example mainly becau

17、se _.A. it is an outdoor sportB. it improves our healthC. it uses fewer resourcesD. it is recommended by experts24. The author writes the passage to _.A. show us the of major sportsB. encourage us to go in for green sportsC. discuss the major influence of popular sportsD. introduce different types o

18、f environment-friendly sportsBMy grandfather came from Hungary and was the only one in his family who settled down in the United States. The rest of his family remained in Europe. When World War I broke out, he seemed to have become another man, downhearted. Such obvious change was not born out of c

19、oncern for his welfare, but out of fear: if his only son, my uncle, had to go to war, it would be cousin fighting against cousin.One day in 1918, my Uncle Milton received his draft notice. My grandparents were very upset. But my mother, at the age of 10, felt on top of the world about her soldier br

20、other going off to war. Realizing how he was regarded by his little sister and all of her friends, my uncle bought them all service pins, which meant that they had a loved one in the service. All the little girls were delighted.The moment came when my uncle and the other soldiers, without any traini

21、ng but all in uniforms, boarded the train. The band played and the crowd cheered. Although no one noticed, Im sure my grandmother had a tear in her eye for the only son. The train slowly pulled out, but not about a thousand yards when it suddenly paused. Everyone stared in wonder as the train slowly

22、 returned to the station. There was a dead silence before the doors opened and the men started to step out. Someone shouted, “The war is over!” For a moment, nobody moved, but then the people heard someone bark orders at the soldiers. The men lined up in two lines, walked down the steps, and with th

23、e band playing, marched down the street, as returning heroes, to be welcomed home. My mother said it was a great day, but she was just a little disappointed that it didnt last a tiny bit longer.25. What the grandfather was most worried about was _.A. the spread of the world warB. the safety of his t

24、wo cousinsC. a drop in his living standardsD. his relatives killing each other26. The underlined phrase “draft notice” means “_”.A. order for army service B. train ticket for EuropeC. letter of rejection D. note of warning27. What did the “service pins” (in Para. 2) stand for in the eyes of the litt

25、le girls?A. Strength. B. Courage.C. Victory. D. Honor.28. Which of the following words can best describe the ending of the story?A. Disappointing. B. Unexpected.C. Uncertain. D. Inspiring.CMetro Pocket GuideMetrorail(地铁）Each passenger needs a farecard to enter and go out. Up to two children under ag

26、o five may travel free with a paying customer.Farecard machine are in every station, Bring small bills because there are no change machines in the station and farecard machine only provide up to $ 5 in change.Get one of unlimited Metrorail rides with a One Day Pass. Buy it from a farecard machine in

27、 Metro stations. Use it after 9:30 a.m. until closing on weekdays, and all day on weekends and holidays.Hours of ServiceOpen: 5 a.m MonFri 7a.m. SatSun.Close: midnight SunThur. 3a.m. FriSat. nights Last train time vary. To avoid missing the last train, please check the last train time posted in the

28、station.MetrobusWhen paying with exact change, the fare is $ 1.35 . when paying with a Smartrip card, the fare is $ 1.25Fares for the Senior /disabled customersSenior citizens 65 and older and disabled customers may ride for half the regular fare. On Metrorail and Metrobus, use a senior/disabled far

29、ecard or SmarTrip card. For more information about buying senior/disabled farecards, or SmarTrip cards and passes, please visit MetroOpenD or call 202-637-7000 and 202-637-8000. Senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use proper Metrobus and Metrorail services by calling

30、202-962-1100Travel tips Avoid 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, please call Lost & Found at 202-962-1195.29 What should you know about farecard machines?A. They start selling tickets at 9:30 a.m. B. Th

31、ey are connected to change machines.C. They offer special service to the elderly. D. They make change for no more than $5. 30 At what time does Metrorail stop service on Saturday ?A. At midnight . B. At 3 a.m.C. At 5 a.m . D. At 7a.m.31 What is good about a SmarTrip card?A. It is convenient for old

32、people B. It saves money for its usersC. it can be bought at any time D. it is sold on the Internet.DLike many new graduates, I left university full of hope for the future but with no real idea of what I wanted to do. My degree, with honors, in English literature had not really prepared me for anyth

33、ing practical. I knew I wanted to make a difference in the world somehow, but I had no idea how to do that. Thats when I learned about the Lighthouse Project.I started my journey as a Lighthouse Project volunteer by reading as much as I could about the experiences of previous volunteers. I knew it w

34、ould be a lot of hard work, and that I would be away from my family and friends for a very long time. In short, I did not take my decision to apply for the Lighthouse Project lightly. Neither did my family.Eventually, however, I won the support of my family, and I sent in all the paperwork needed fo

35、r the application. After countless interviews and presentations, I managed to stand out among the candidates and survive the test alone. Several months later, I finally received a call asking me to report for the duty. I would be going to a small village near Abuja, Nigeria. Where? What?Nigeria? I h

36、ad no idea. But I was about to find out.After completing my training, I was sent to the village that was small and desperately in need of proper accommodation. Though the local villagers were poor, they offered their homes, hearts, and food as if I were their own family. I was asked to lead a small

37、team of local people in building a new schoolhouse. For the next year or so, I taught in that same schoolhouse. But I sometimes think I learned more from my students than they did from me.Sometime during that period, I realized that all those things that had seemed so strange or unusual to me no lon

38、ger did, though I did not get anywhere with the local language, and returned to the United States a different man. The Lighthouse Project had changed my life forever.32. What do we know about the author?A. His university education focused on the theoretical knowledge.B. His dream at university was t

39、o become a volunteer.C. He took pride in having contributed to the world.D. He felt honored to study English literature.33. According to the Paragraph 2, it is most likely that the author A. discussed his decision with his family.B. asked previous volunteers about voluntary workC. attended special t

40、raining to perform difficult tasksD. felt sad about having to leave his family and friends34. On arrival at the village, the author was A. asked to lead a farming teamB. sent to teach in a schoolhouseC. received warmly by local villagersD. arranged to live in a separate house.35. What can we infer f

41、rom the authors experiences in Nigeria?A. He found some difficulty adapting to the local cultureB. He had learned to communicate in the local language.C. He had overcome all his weaknesses before he left for home.D. He was chosen as the most respectable teacher by his students.第二节：（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分

42、 10 分）根据的短文内容，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。Ali is from a Middle Eastern country. He now stays in the USA. He smokes a lot of cigarettes every day. He has smoked for nine years. Ali says, “ I tried to quit smoking in my hometown, but it was impossible. My parents smoke. My brothers smoke. All my

43、 friends smoke. At parties and at meetings, almost all the men smoke. Here in the United States, not as many people smoke. 36 ”Many smokers are like Ali: they want to stop smoking. 37 They know it can cause cancer and heart disease. But it is difficult for them to give up smoking because cigarettes

44、have a drug in them. The drug is nicotine. People who smoke a lot need nicotine.38 The nicotine makes him sick. In a few days, the smokers body is used to the nicotine, and he feels fine. Later, the smoker needs nicotine to keep feeling fine. Without nicotine, he feels bad.39 Many people who quit wi

45、ll soon smoke again. At a party or at work they will decide to smoke “just one” cigarette. Then they will smoke another cigarette, and another. Soon they become smokers again 40 A. It is very hard to quit smoking. B. It will be easier to change the smoking habit here. C. Thus nicotine makes smokers

46、addicted to cigarettes. D. The smokers know that smoking is bad for their health. E. When a person first begins to smoke, he usually feels terrible. F. Maybe there is only one easy way to quit smoking: never start. G. But it is said that medicine is needed to stop them from smoking.第三部分 完形填空（共 20 小题

47、，每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）It was Mothers Day and I was shopping at the local supermarket with my five-year-old son, Tenyson. As we were 41 , we realized that only minutes earlier an 42 woman had fallen over at the entrance and hit her head on the ground. 43 was with her, but there was blood everywhere and the woman was embarrassed and clearly in shock. 44 a lot of people stopped to help out.45 we were walking towards the scene, Tenyson became very 46 about what had happened to the elderly couple. He 47 to me, “Mom, its not much fun falling over in front of 48 .” Seeing that there was a flower stal