广东省中山市杨仙逸中学2014-2015学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题 Word版含答案.doc

1、 2014-2015 学年度下学期杨仙逸中学中段考试题高二英语本试卷共 12 页，满分 150 分。考试用时 120 分钟。第一部分 语言知识及应用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节 完形填空(共 15小题，每小题 2分，满分 30分)Parents feel that it is difficult to live with teenagers. Then again, teenagers have _1_ feelings about their parents, saying that it is not easy living with them. According to a rece

2、nt research, the most common _2_ between parents and teenagers is that regarding untidiness and daily routine tasks. On the one hand, parents go mad over _3_ rooms, clothes thrown on the floor and their childrens refusal to help with the _4_. On the other hand, teenagers lose their patience continua

3、lly when parents blame them for _5_ the towel in the bathroom, not cleaning up their room or refusing to do the shopping at the supermarket.The research, conducted by St. George University, shows that different parents have different _6_ to these problems. However, some approaches are more_7_ than o

4、thers. For example, those parents who yell at their children for their untidiness, but _8_ clean the room for them, have fewer chances of changing their childrens _9_. On the contrary, those who let teenagers experience the _10_of their actions can do better. For example, when teenagers who dont hel

5、p their parents with the shopping dont find their favourite drink in the refrigerator, they are forced to _11_ their actions.Psychologists say that _12_is the most important thing in parentchild relationships. Parents should _13_to their children but at the same time they should lend an ear to what

6、they have to say. Parents may _14_their children when they are untidy but they should also understand that their room is their own private space. Communication is a twoway process. It is only by listening to and _15_each other that problems between parents and children can be settled.1. A. natural B

7、. strong C. guilty D. similar2. A. interest B. argument C. link D. knowledge3. A. noisy B. crowded C. messy D. locked4. A. homework B. housework C. problem D. research5. A. washing B. using C. dropping D. replacing6. A. approaches B. contributions C. introductions D. attitudes7. A. complex B. popula

8、r C. scientific D. successful8. A. later B. deliberately C. seldom D. thoroughly9. A. behavior B. taste C. future D. nature10. A. failures B. changes C. consequences D. thrills11. A. defend B. delay C. repeat D. reconsider12. A. communication B. bond C. friendship D. trust13. A. reply B. attend C. a

9、ttach D. talk14. A. hate B. scold C. frighten D. stop15. A. loving B. observing C. understanding D. praising第二节: 语法填空（共 10小题;每小题 1.5分，满分 15分）：A park officer noticed Sam consistently caught more fish than anyone else. While other guys caught only three or four a day, Sams boat was always full 16 fish

10、. The officer, curious, asked Sam his secret. The 17 (success) fisherman invited the officer to accompany him and observe. So the next morning they took off in Sams boat and the officer got ready to see 18 it was done. Sams approach was simple. He took out a stick of dynamite(炸药), lit it, and threw

11、it in the air. The explosion rocked the lake with such a force 19 dead fish immediately began to surface. Sam took out a net and started taking 20 up. The officer, after 21 (recover) from the shock, began yelling at Sam. “You cant do this! Its illegal!” Sam, meanwhile, took out another stick of dyna

12、mite. He lit it and 22 (drop) it in the officers lap with these words, “Are you going to sit there all day complaining, 23 are you going to fish?” The poor officer was left with 24 fast decision to make. He had suddenly been transformed from an observer to a participant. A 25 (choose) had to be made

13、 quickly and with a sigh of regret he threw out the stick and waited for the explosion.第二部分 阅读 (共两节,满分 50 分)第一节：阅读理解（共 20小题，每小题 2分，满分 40分）A It was Thanksgiving morning1 was busy preparing the traditional Thanksgiving turkey when the doorbell rangI opened the front door and saw two small children in

14、rags huddling together on the top step“Any old papers，lady?”asked one of themI was busy1 wanted to say“no”until I looked down at their feetThey were wearing thin little sandals (凉鞋)，wet with heavy snow“Come in and I I make you a cup of hot cocoa ”They walked over and sat down at the tableTheir wet s

15、andals left marks upon the floorI served them cocoa and bread to fight against the cold outsideThen I went back to the kitchen and started cookingThe silence in the front room struck meI looked inThe girl held the empty cup in her hands, looking at itThe boy asked in a flat voice “Lady, are you rich

16、? ”“Am I rich? Pity, not!”I looked at my worn-out slipcovers (椅套)The girl put her cup back in its saucer (茶碟) carefully and said， “Your cups match your saucers ”They left after that，holding their papers against the windThey had reminded me that I had so much for which to be gratefulPlain blue china

17、cups and saucers were only worth five penceBut they matchedI tasted the potatoes and stirred(搅动)the meat soupPotatoes and brown meat soup, a roof over our heads，my man with a regular job，these matched，tooI moved the chairs back from the fire and cleaned the living roomThe muddy marks of little sanda

18、ls were still wet upon my floorLet them be for a while，I thought，just in case I should begin to forget how rich I am26The writer let the two children come in and served them well because _.Ashe wanted to sell old papers to themBshe wanted to invite them to her Thanksgiving partyCshe showed great pit

19、y and care on themDshe wanted them to help her prepare turkey27The writer had thought she wasnt rich because_Ashe ate potatoes and meat soupBher family life supplies were not expensiveCher cups and saucers were only worth 5 penceDher husband had a regular job28The writer left the muddy marks of litt

20、le sandals on the floor for a while to _.Ashow that she was a kind-hearted 1adyBremind her that she shouldnt forget how rich she wasC1eave room for readers to think about what being rich isDprove that she was grateful to what she had owned29Which of the following would be the best title for the text

21、?ALady, Are you Rich?BChild，Do you Like Thanksgiving Day?CDont Forget How Rich you Are!DHow Cups and Saucers Match 130Which word best describes the writer?ASympathetic BSelfless CStrong-minded DGenerousBLarry was on another of his underwater expeditions(探险)but this time, it was different. He decided

22、 to take his daughter along with him. She was only ten years old. This would be her first trip with her father on what he had always been famous for.Larry first began diving when he was his daughters age. Similarly, his father had taken him along on one of his expeditions. Since then, he had never l

23、ooked back. Larry started out by renting diving suits from the small diving shop just along the shore. He had hated them. They were either too big or too small. Then, there was the instructor. He gave him a short lesson before allowing him into the water with his father. He had made an exception. La

24、rry would never have been able to go down without at least five hours of theory and another similar number of hours on practical lessons with a guide. Children of his age were not even allowed to dive.After the first expedition, Larrys later diving adventures only got better and better. There was ne

25、ver a dull moment. In his black and blue suit and with an oxygen tank fastened on his back, Larry dived from boats into the middle of the ocean. Dangerous areas did not prevent him from continuing his search. Sometimes, his was limited to a cage underwater but that did not bother him. At least, he w

26、as still able to take photographs of the underwater creatures.Larrys first expedition without his father was in the Cayman Islands. There were numerous diving spots in the area and Larry was determined to visit all of them .Fortunately for him, a man offered to take him around the different spots fo

27、r free. Larry didnt even know what the time was how many spots he dived into or how many photographs he had taken. The diving spots afforded such a wide array of fish and sea creatures that Larry saw more than thirty varieties of creatures.Larry looked at his daughter. She looked as excited as he ha

28、d been when he was her age. He hoped she would be able to continue the family tradition. Already, she looked like she was much braver than had been then. This was the key to a successful underwater expedition.31.In what way was this expedition different for Larry?A. His daughter had grown up.B. He h

29、ad become a famous diver.C. His father would dive with him.D. His daughter would dive with him.32.What can be inferred from Paragraph2?A. Larry had some privileges.B. Larry liked the rented diving suits.C. Divers had to buy diving equipment.D. Ten-year-old children were permitted to dive.33.Why did

30、Larry have to stay in a cage underwater sometimes?A. To protect himself from danger.B. To dive into the deep water.C. To admire the underwater view.D. To take photo more conveniently.34.What can be learned from the underlined sentence?A. Larry didnt wear a watch.B. Larry was not good at math.C. Larr

31、y had a poor memory.D. Larry enjoyed the adventure.35. What did Larry expect his daughter to do?A. Become a successful diver.B. Make a good diving guide.C. Take a lot of photos underwater.D. Have longer hours of training.Cetro Pocket GuideMetrorail(地铁)Each passenger needs a farecard to enter and go

32、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.Get one day of unlimited Metrorail rides with a One Day P

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34、eck 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 65 and older and disabled customers may ride for half the regular fare. On Metrorail and Metrob

35、us, use a senior/disabled farecard or SmarTrip card. For more information about buying senior/disabled farecards, SmarTrip cards and passes, please visit MetroOpensD or call 2026377000 and 2026378000.Senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use proper Metrobus and Metrorai

36、l services by calling 2029621100.Travel_tips(提示)Avoid riding during weekday rush periodsbefore 9：30 am and between 4 and 6 pm.If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station, please call Lost & Found at 2029621195.36. What should you know about farecard machines?A. They start selling tickets

37、 at 9：30 am.B. They are connected to change machines.C. They offer special service to the elderly.D. They make change for no more than $5.37. At what time does Metrorail stop service on Saturday?A. At midnight. B. At 3 am.C. At 5 am. D. At 7 pm.38. What is good about a SmarTrip card?A. It is conveni

38、ent for old people. B. It saves money for its users.C. It can be bought at any time. D. It is sold on the Internet.39. Which number should you call if you lose something on the Metro?A. 2029621195. B. 2029621100.C. 2026377000. D. 2026378000.40 Where may you find this information?A in the library B i

39、n the marketC in the theatre D at the stationD In China，as in many countries，the north-south divide runs deepPeople from the north are seen as hale and hearty健壮的, while southerners are often portrayed as cunning灵巧的，cultured tradersNortherners are taller than southernersThe north eat noodles，while th

40、e south eat rice and according to new research，when it comes to personality, that difference has meant everythingA study published Friday by a group of psychologists in the journal Science finds that Chinas noodle。slurping northerners are more individualistic，show more“analytic thought”and divorce m

41、ore frequentlyBy contrast，the authors write，rice-eating southerners show more hallmarks traditionally associated with East Asian cultureincluding more“holistic整体的 thought” and lower divorce ratesThe reason? Cultivating rice，the authors say，is a lot harderPicture a rice paddyits delicate seedlings tu

42、cked in a bed of waterThey require careful tending and many hours of laborby some estimates，twice as much as wheat-一 as well as reliance on irrigation systems that require neighborly cooperationAs the authors write，for southerners growing rice “strict self-reliance might have meant starvation ”Growi

43、ng wheat，by contrast，the norths staple grain，is much simplerOne Chinese farming guide from the 1600s quoted in the study advised aspiring farmers that “if one is short of labor power，it is best to grow wheat ”To produce their findings，the authors evaluated the attitudes of 1,162 Han Chinese students

44、 in Beijing and Liaoning in the north and in Fujian， Guangdong，Yunnan and Sichuan in the southTo control for other factors that distinguish the north and south-such as climate，dialect and contact with herding culturesthe authors also analyzed differences between various neighboring counties in five

45、central provinces along Chinas ricewheat borderAccording to the authors，the influence of rice cultivation can help explain East Asias“strangely persistent interdependence ”For example，they say South Korea and Japan have remained less individualistic than Western countries，even as theyve grown more w

46、ealthy41What does“that difference”in Paragraph 1 refer to?AThe north-south divideBThe north show warm heartfelt and friendliness while the south practicality and clevernessCThe north eat noodles while the south eat riceDNortherners and southerners42Which of the following is Not true according to Par

47、agraph 2?AIn China，the northerners mainly live on noodles traditionallyBDivorce rates have nothing to do with individualistic cultureCAnalytic thought is more typical of the northern cultureDHolistic thought is connected with riceeating culture43How does the author show the reasons for the differenc

48、e in northsouth personalities?ABy explaining BBy giving examples CBy reasoning DBy making comparison44We can infer from the passage that _.Athe north are more selfish and have higher divorce ratesBit is a better choice for us to be a southerner in ChinaCthe southerners are more easy-going and cooperativeDgrowing wheat is easier than growing rice in a way45What is the best title of the passage?ACultures and Personality