1、20152016 学年海南国科园实验学校高二上期中考试英语试题I. 词汇英汉互译（每小题 1 分，共 15 分）1.搬迁（v.）r_ 2. freezing _ 3.坠毁（v.）c_ 4.optimistic_5.探索（v.）e_ 6.恩惠，善意的行为（n.）f_7.方便的（adj.）c_ 8.诗歌（n.）p_9. 心情 m _ 10.definitely _11. religion _ 12. single _13. display _ 14. material _15.有意识的；自觉的 c_ . 在空白处填上适当的词 possession 1. date _ （始于，起源于） 2. hol
2、d _ （阻止）3. come_（梦想）变成现实 4. _ sure （肯定地）5. rely _（依靠） 6. sth. run _（用完）7.in _time （马上） 8. provide _ sb.（为提供9. get _（四处走动） 10. switch_打开（电器） 11.keep _ of （挡在外面） 12. be busy _ （忙于做某事13. _ accident （偶然地） 14. give _ (暴露)15.add_ （把。 。 。加到。 。 。上）.阅读理解：（共 20 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 40 分）ABody language is a very powe
3、rful tool of a communication, not only between people but in the animal world as well.In many instances, we produce idioms which are all understandable by borrowing examples from animal communication.For example, we know that a frightened cat will arch（拱型）. From this starting-point we might hear the
4、 expression. “He gets my back up!” meaning “He makes me angry.”In the same manner, we know that many animals, if challenged（挑战）by attackers, will not turn and run away because this will encourage the attackers to attack them more forcefully. Instead, they will move backwards slowly to get out of har
5、ms way, always facing their attacker. We call this action “backing off” and it can be used as well with humans as with animals.In the case of humans, however, the back-off may not be physical but oral, as in using a kinder tone of voice and gentle words instead of fighting against the attackers.1. W
6、hen a cat arches its back high in a rigid curve, it shows that it is .A. angry B. pleased C. frightened D. defeated2. In the article “back off” means .A. to escape from the attackers B. to get away quicklyC. to keep out the attackers D. to avoid the attackers in words3. Which of the following is wro
7、ng according to the article?A. To learn knowledge, humans must learn from animals.B. Both humans and animals have the body language.C. Both humans and animals have ways of getting out of harm.D. “Face your attackers” means to encourage yourself.4. What is mentioned（提到）in this article belongs to stud
8、y of English .A. grammar B. idioms C. expression D. communicationBMark Twain was a great writer. He was from the USA. He was born in 1835. He was also a famous speaker. He was famous for his sense of humor. Many people liked to listen to him talk because he liked to tell some interesting stories to
9、make people laugh all the time.One day Mark Twain was going to a small town because of his writing. Before he was going to leave, one of his friends said to him that there were always a lot of mosquitoes(蚊子) in the town and told him that hed better not go there. Mark Twain waved (摇动) his hand and sa
10、id, “It doesnt matter. The mosquitoes are no relatives of mine. I dont think they will come to visit me.”After he arrived at the town, Mark Twain stayed in a small hotel near the station. He went into his room, but when he was just about to have a rest, quite a few mosquitoes flew about him. The wai
11、ters felt very sorry about that. “Im very sorry, Mr. Mark Twain. There are too many mosquitoes in our town.” One of them said to him.Mark Twain, however, made a joke, saying to the waiter, “The mosquitoes are very clever. They know my room number. They didnt come into the wrong room.” What he said m
12、ade all the people present laugh heartily.But that night Mark Twain slept well. Do you know why? That was because all the waiters in the hotel were driving the mosquitoes away for him during the whole night.5. That day Mark Twain went to the town _.A. to see one of his friends B. because he wanted t
13、o do something there for his writingC. because he was told there were a lot of mosquitoes there D. to see one of his relatives6. The waiters felt sorry because _.A. they did something wrong to Mark Twain B. their hotel was too smallC. the room was not very clean D. there were quite a few mosquitoes
14、in Mark Twains room7. All the people present laughed heartily because _.A. the mosquitoes were very clever and they didnt come into the wrong roomB. the mosquitoes knew Mark Twains room numberC. Mark Twain gave the waiters some nice presents D. Mark Twain made a joke8. From the story we know _.A. no
15、 mosquitoes troubled Mark Twain in the nightB. the owner of the hotel told the waiters to look after Mark Twain well at nightC. Mark Twain didnt have a good rest that nightD. there were not mosquitoes in the hotel any longerCI grew up in a house where the TV was seldom turned on and with one wall in
16、 my bedroom entirely lined with bookshelves, most of my childhood was spent on books I could get hold of. In fact, I grew up thinking of reading as natural as breathing and books unbelievably powerful in shaping perspectives（观点） by creating worlds we could step into, take part in and live in. With t
17、his unshakable belief, I, at fourteen, decided to become a writer. Here too, reading became useful. Every writer starts off knowing that he has something to say, but being unable to find the right ways to say it. He has to find his own voice by reading widely and discovering which parts of the write
18、rs he agrees or disagrees with, or agrees with so strongly that it reshapes his own world. He cannot write without loving to read, because only through reading other peoples writing can one discover what works, what doesnt and, in the end, together with lots of practice, what voice he has. Now I am
19、in college, and have come to realize how important it is to read fiction. As a law student, my reading is in fact limited to subject matter the volume（量）of what I have to read for classes every week means there is little time to read anything else. Such reading made it all the clearer to me that I l
20、ive in a very small part in this great place called life. Reading fiction reminds me that there is life beyond my own. It allows me to travel across the high seas and along the Silk Road, all from the comfort of my own armchair, to experience, though secondhand, exciting experiences that I wouldnt n
21、ecessarily be able to have in my lifetime. 9. What can be inferred about the author as a child?A. He never watched TV. B. He read what he had to. C. He found reading unbelievable. D. He considered reading part of his life.10. The underlined word “voice” in the second paragraph most probably means _.
22、 A. the ability to speak B. a way of writing C. a sound quality D. a world to write about11. What effect does reading have on the author?A. It opens up a wider world for him. B. It helps him to realize his dream.C. It makes his college life more interesting. D. It increases his interest in worldwide
23、 travel. 12. Which of the following can be the best title of this text?A. How do I read? B. What do I read?C. Why do I read? D. When do I read?DIf you are looking for the place that has everything, there is only one place to visit, and thats New York. Its a whole world in a city.The World of Theater
24、: All of New York is a stage. And it begins with Broadway. Where else can you find so many hit shows in one place? Only in New York!The World of Music: Spend an evening with Beethoven at Lincoln Center. Swing to the great jazz of Greenwich Village. Or rock yourself silly at the hottest dance spots f
25、ound anywhere.The World of Art: From Rembrandt to Picasso. From Egyptian tombs to Indian teepees. Whatever kind of art you like, you will find it in New York.The World of Fine Dining: Whether its roast Beijing duck in Chinatown, lasagna in little Italy, or the finest French coq au vin found everywhe
26、re, there is world of great taste waiting for you in New York.The World of Sights: What other city has a Statue (雕塑) of Liberty? A Rockefeller Center? Or a Bronx Zoo? Where else can you take a horse-drawn carriage through Central Park ? Only in New York !13. From the text we know that “Rembrandt” is
27、 most likely to be the name of a famous .A. actor B. musician C. cook D. painter14. Which of the following can visitors do only in New York?A. To see the Statue of Liberty. B. To taste the finest French coq au vin.C. To enjoy a Beethoven concert. D. To eat Roast Beijing Duck.15. This passage may be
28、taken from .A. a handbook for English learners B. a guidebook for foreign travellersC. a pocketbook for businessmen D. a storybook for local readersE七选五Ancient Rome was one of the worlds most powerful empires more than 2,000 years ago. The Romans ideas about roads, laws, government and buildings sti
29、ll influence us today.Italy is shaped like a boot. The Colosseum in Rome was built during the time of the Roman Empire, in the first century A.D._16_It is a popular tourist attraction today. Italy is well-known for its designers, who create cars, handbags, clothes, shoes and other items that are in
30、demand for their style and fine workmanship.Today, the economy of Italy is stronger than in the past. _17_Today, manufacturing（制造业） and tourism are the main sources of income. There are some big companies, but Italy has many smaller companies, too._18_The southern part does not offer as many manufac
31、turing jobs, so it is not as prosperous.Italy is a member of the European Union, a group of countries that join together for better trade. The currency, or money, they use is called the “euro”.Food and eating good meals are important to Italians. _19_Popular foods include pasta, risotto, minestrone
32、and pizzaMcDonalds is also popular there. Many families still eat their main meal in the middle of the day. _20_ Families spend a lot of time together. AThe family is very important to the Italian way of life.BThe country used to depend on agriculture.CMountains cover about three-fourths of the coun
33、try.DIt could seat about 50,000 people, who went to see fights between animals and people.E. While there are some supermarkets, many people shop at small, neighborhood markets.F. Italy has several islands off the coast.G. The northern part of the country is the main manufacturing center.完形填空(30)A ni
34、ght with the homelessEvery Saturday night my family and I go out and feed the homeless people in the city of Orlando.We wanted to see 36 it was like in the life of a homeless person. One special thing I like to 37 is , my family and I do not eat 38 we begin our journey so we know how it feels to be
35、hungry. We all get together in the 39 and prepare the food. Some of the meals are sandwiches and cookies and a bottle of water. Sometimes my mom 40 a steaming hot delicious meal. We then 41 them all up to feed 30 or more people. Before my family and I get into the car we ask God for 42 in a family p
36、rayer. A lot of people 43 homeless people. Not all homeless people are drug addicts or bad people. Some are really nice; 44 of them just had bad things happening to them. 45 when my family and I went out on the street we had to earn their 46 , because a lot of people are 47 to them for no good reaso
37、n. But 48 they see us every week they 49 us. We even know some of their names. We all have to remember that these are people with 50 . Some of them shake our hands for giving them food. Some of them do really funny dances because they are happy.We have become really close 51 this man named Tony and
38、his wife. They have all of their personal 52 in shopping carts. After 53 them several times he has told us a lot about his life. He graduated from Howard University. He 54 teach French and Spanish. After we finished feeding the homeless; it makes me 55 what I have at home. I love feeding the homeles
39、s, and making a difference in someones life. 36. A. what B. how C. whether D. why37. A. talk B. imagine C .mention D. remind38. A. until B. before C. while D. as39. A. hall B. yard C. kitchen D. gate40. A. buys B. takes C. brings D. prepares41. A .cook B. bag C. press D. roast42. A. protection B. po
40、ssession （拥有） C. allowance D. expectance43. A. love B. misunderstand C. understand D. support44. A. some B. the other C. others D. the rest45. A. At last B. At least C. At first D. At once46. A. trust B. money C. dependence D. care47. A. generous B. kind C. mean(刻薄的 ) D. grateful48. A. in case B. no
41、w that C. for fear D. provided that49. A. rely on B. believe in C. talk with D. worry about50. A. love B. hate C. feelings D. money51. A. to B. by C. of D. with52. A. belongings B. clothes C. groceries D. goods53. A. running into B. coming across C. meeting with D. knocking into54. A. would B. used
42、to C. need D. ought to55. A. dislike B. realize C. recognize D. appreciate .语法填空（共 10 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）Helen stepped outside her front door to see what the weather was like. It was sunny and warm. That was nice, because for the past two weeks it had been cold and _16_(rain). It had been so cold
43、_17_ she had had to turn her heater on. She was lucky, because her heater worked and she could pay her heating bills. Some people in Los Angeles were not so lucky. _18_(able) to use their home heater, they placed charcoal （木炭） _19_ a barbecue grill （烧烤架）and lit it. The heat kept _20_ warm, but the c
44、arbon monoxide killed them. This happens almost every winter in Los Angeles. People shut all the windows _21_(keep) the cold out, then light the charcoal. Soon enough, the oxygen in their home is consumed by the open flames, _22_ causes the family to die.Everyone knows that smoke detectors (火灾探测器)ar
45、e required in Los Angeles. _23_ many people dont know about, or dont think they need, carbon monoxide detectors. Theyre not expensive. A $25 investment can save _24_ family from death. People always think that nothing bad _25_(happen) to them; it always happens to “the other guy.” So they forget to
46、put fresh batteries into their smoke detectors annually, and they dont bother to buy carbon monoxide detectors. . 短文改错 （ 共 10 小题 每小题 1 分， 满分 10 分）增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（） ，并在此符号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Everyone in our village likes my father, so he has a sense of humor. On other words, he can make others laugh easy and peopl
