1、高考资源网（ ），您身边的高考专家 投稿兼职请联系： 2355394692 www.ks 湖北省武汉市部分重点中学 2014-2015 学年度下学期高二期末考试 英语试卷 命题人： 洪山高中 汤旸 审题人：武汉四中 黄雯 第 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 ,共 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 A,B,C 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，你都有 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.Whats the time now? A. 8:30.
2、 B. 7:55. C. 8:35. 2.Why does the woman look sad? A. She did badly in the exams. B. She worries about her coming tests. C. She is ill. 3.What do we learn about the taxi driver? A. He drove too fast and crashed into a truck. B. He turned suddenly and ran into a tree. C. He was hit by a falling box fr
3、om a truck. 4.What is the man doing? A. He is asking about his letter. B. He is buying plane tickets to Europe. C. He is sending some postcard. 5.Where does the conversation mostly take place? A. In a restaurant. B. In the womans house. C. In the market. 第二节（共 15小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分） 听下面 5 段对话或独白。
4、每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第 6 段材料，回答第 6 至 7 题。 6.Where is the jazz festival going to be held? A. This Thursday. B. Next Saturday. C. Next Thursday. 7.Who is the man s favorite singer? A. Carlon Carpenter. B. Michael Jackon. C. Madonna. 听第 7 段材料，回答第 8, 9 题。 8.What material would the man like for spring? A. Leathe
5、r. B. Cotton. C. Wool. 9.What color does the woman like? A. Pink. B. White. C Red. 听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题 。 10.What class has the woman already taken? A. Spanish. B. Biology. C. Math. 高考资源网（ ），您身边的高考专家 投稿兼职请联系： 2355394692 www.ks 11.How does the woman feel about the science classes? A. She is quite
6、interested in them. B. She regrets to have taken them. C. She doesnt like them. 12.What kind of job will the man try to get? A. Driving a taxi. B. Working in a gas station. C. Working in a restaurant. 听第 9 段材料， 回答第 13 至 16 题。 13.Where are the two speakers? A. At school. B. In a park. C. In the count
7、ryside. 14.How does the woman feel today? A. Relaxed. B. Lonely. C. Sick. 15.What will the speakers do this weekend? A. Drive to the countryside. B. Attend a party. C. Go back home. 16.What will the woman bring to the barbecue? A. Her family. B. Some drinks. C. Moon cakes. 听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。 1
8、7.What is the main topic of the talk? A. Scientific research. B. Environmental protection. C. Social development. 18.Who is the speaker probably? A. A university professor. B. A tourist guide. C. A government official. 19.How many people were there in Anchorage in 1960? A. About 75,000. B. About 180
9、,000. C. About 40,000. 20.What is the speaker most probably doing next? A. Showing some slides. B. Writing a letter to the government. C. Putting forward some suggestions. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分） 第一节（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（ A、 B、 C、和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Raised in a motherless
10、home, my father was extremely tightfisted towards us children. His attitude didnt soften as I grew into adulthood and went to college. I had to ride the bus whenever I came home. Though the bus stopped about two miles from home, Dad never met me, even in severe weather. If I grumbled, hed say in his
11、 loudest father-voice, “Thats what your legs are for!” The walk didnt bother me as much as the fear of walking alone along the highway 高考资源网（ ），您身边的高考专家 投稿兼职请联系： 2355394692 www.ks and country roads. I also felt less than valued that my father didnt seem concerned about my safety. But that feeling w
12、as cancelled one spring evening. It had been a particularly difficult week at college after long hours in labs. I longed for home. When the bus reached the stop, I stepped off and dragged my suitcase to begin the long journey home. A row of hedge（树篱） edged the driveway that climbed the hill to our h
13、ouse. Once I had turned off the highway to start the last lap of my journey, I always had a sense of relief to see the hedge because it meant that I was almost home. On that particular evening, the hedge had just come into view when I saw something gray moving along the top of the hedge, moving towa
14、rd the house. Upon closer observation, I realized it was the top of my fathers head. Then I knew, each time Id come home, he had stood behind the hedge, watching, until he knew I had arrived safely. I swallowed hard against the tears. He did care, after all. On later visits, that spot of gray became
15、 my watchtower. I could hardly wait until I was close enough to watch for its secret movement above the greenery. Upon reaching home, I would find my father sitting innocently in his chair. “So! My son, its you!” hed say, his face lengthening into pretended surprise. I replied, “Yes, Dad, its me. Im
16、 home.” 21. What does the underlined word “grumbled” in Paragraph 1 probably mean? A. Accepted happily. B. Spoke unhappily. C. Agreed willingly. D. Explained clearly. 22. What made the author feel upset was _. A. the tiredness after long hours in labs. B. the fear of seeing something moving. C. the
17、feeling of being less than valued. D. the loneliness of riding the bus home. 23. The authors father watched behind the hedge because _. A. he wanted to help his son build up courage. B. he was concerned about his sons safety . C. he didnt want to meet his son at the doorway . D. he didnt think his s
18、on was old enough to walk alone . 24. Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A. Terrible Journey Home. B. My College Life. C. My Fathers Secret . D. Riding Bus Alone. B Deaf teenagers Orlando Chavez and German Resendiz have been friends since kindergarten. Together the two boys,
19、who go to Escondido High School in California, have had the difficult job of learning in schools where the majority of the students can speak and hear. Orlando lost his hearing at the age of one. German was born deaf, and his parents moved from Mexico to find a school where he could learn sign langu
20、age. He met Orlando on their first day of kindergarten. “We were in a special class with about 25 other deaf kids,” German remembers. “Before then, I didnt know I was deaf and that I was different.” 高考资源网（ ），您身边的高考专家 投稿兼职请联系： 2355394692 www.ks “Being young and deaf in regular classes was very hard,
21、” signs Orlando. “The other kids didnt understand us and we didnt understand them. But weve all grown up together, and today, Im popular because Im deaf. Kids try hard to communicate with me.” Some things are very difficult for the two boys.“We cant talk on the phone, so if we need help, we cant cal
22、l an emergency service,” German signs. “And we cant order food in a drive -thru.” Despite their difficulties, the two boys have found work putting food in bags at a local supermarket. They got their jobs through a “workability” program, designed for teenagers from local schools with different types
23、of learning disabilities. German has worked in the supermarket since August, and Orlando started in November. “The other people who work here have been very nice to us,” Orlando signs.“They even sign sometimes. At first, we were nervous, but weve learned a lot and were getting better.” The opportuni
24、ty to earn money has been exciting, both boys said. After high school, they hope to attend the National Technical Institute for the Deaf in New York. 25 Orlando and German have been_. A to Mexico together. B deaf since they were born. C friends since they were very young. D to different high schools
25、. 26 The word “emergency” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to_. A food. B crisis. C alarm. D quick. 27 Both boys are happy to_. A have the opportunity to earn money. B work at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf. C help students with learning disabilities. D design programs for the dea
26、f. C Immigration is the act of coming to a foreign country to live. The act of leaving ones country to settle in another is called emigration. Immigrants who flee their country because of persecution, war, or such disasters as famines or epidemics are known as refugees or displaced persons. Most peo
27、ple find it very hard to pull up roots in their native land and move to a strange country. But throughout history, countless millions of people have done so. The heaviest immigration worldwide took place from the early 1800s to the Great Depression, the economic hard times of the 1930s. In that peri
28、od, about 60 million people moved to a new land. Most came from Europe. More than half immigrated to the United States. Other destinations included Canada, Argentina, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. Today, the availability of fast, safe, and cheap transportation helps make migratio
29、n easier. Asia is replacing Europe as the major immigrant-sending area. The United States 高考资源网（ ），您身边的高考专家 投稿兼职请联系： 2355394692 www.ks remains the chief receiving nation. People abandon their homeland and move to another country for various reasons. The main reason for immigration has long been eco
30、nomic opportunity-the desire for better land or a better job. During the 1800s, for example, the rich prairie land of the United States attracted many European farmers. Today, professional people commonly emigrate because of better opportunities elsewhere. Such emigration has sometimes been called b
31、rain drain. Many doctors and nurses and numerous engineers and scientists have moved to the United States. Religious persecution has led many people to move to a new land for the freedom to practice their faith. Such immigrants include Jews expelled from England in the 1200s. Wars, revolutions, and
32、political unrest have driven innumerable people to find new homes. In the 1990s alone, millions of refugees fled from warfare in Afghanistan, Iraq, Liberia, Iran, Uganda, Southeastern Asia, and Central America. Some immigrants were brought to a new land against their will. From the 1500s to the 1800
33、s Europeans shipped black Africans to the Western Hemisphere as slaves. The United Kingdom transported prisoners to Australia from the late 1700s to the 1860s to relieve over crowding in British jails. Before that time, the United Kingdom sent prisoners to the American colonies. Immigrants have made
34、 enormous contributions to the culture and economy of such nations as Australia, Canada, New Zealand the United States. But their accomplishments have been made with great difficulty. At times, the United States, like many receiving countries, has restricted immigration to maintain a more homogeneou
35、s society in which all the people share the same ethnic, geographic, and cultural background. Although some immigration laws have been relaxed, many new comers of different backgrounds still face challenges in gaining acceptance. 28. Most Immigrants to the United States in the nineteenth century cam
36、e from _. A. Europe B. Asia C. Australia D. South Africa 29. There are altogether_ reasons of immigration listed in the passage. A.2 B.3 C. 4 D. 5 30.The main reason for immigration is _according to the passage. A. slavery trade B. religious persecution C. economic opportunity D. political unrest 31
37、.In the last paragraph ,“ a homogeneous society” is one in which_. A. immigration laws have been relaxed. B. people from different backgrounds live harmoniously together. C. a brain drain occurs. D. people share the same ethnic, geographic, and cultural backgrounds. D A popular CCTV hosts “improper
38、remarks” that were caught on video at a dinner party have led to an investigation into the incident and a suspension of his programs. The video, released online on Monday, showed host Bi Fujian using vulgar words about Chairman Mao Zedong while singing in the style of Peking Opera, enraging（激怒） some
39、 netizens and causing a stir on the Internet. 高考资源网（ ），您身边的高考专家 投稿兼职请联系： 2355394692 www.ks CCTV said on its micro blog on Wednesday that it will investigate the incident, which it said many have found disturbing. Bis programs will stop being broadcast until at least Sunday, as his comments in the v
40、ideo have seriously damaged the broadcasters image, Huaxi Metropolis Daily quoted a CCTV staff member as saying. The CCTV employee said it is uncertain whether the programs can be broadcast again after Sunday, the report added. Bi, 56, is popular for a hosting style that engages the audience. He has
41、 hosted the CCTV Spring Festival Gala since 2012, as well as a popular talent show involving Westerners speaking Chinese. The cancellation was the first decision after Nie Chenxi was named CCTV president on Tuesday, the report said, adding that Nie had ordered all staff members to strictly correct w
42、ork styles. A micro-blogger named Zhou Junchi said that free speech doesnt mean it is OK to defame others, adding that Bis comments were not proper for a popular host. Cheng Manli, a professor specializing in communication at Peking University, echoed Zhou, saying Bi should pay more attention to his
43、 behavior and speech as a public figure. “It does not mean we cannot share our opinions, but using ugly words and sarcasm to comment on Chinese leaders who have passed away is improper,” Cheng said. “The actions and words of celebrities are easily broadened in todays Internet era, which is open and
44、can have a huge influence, so it is a must for the public figures to boost the quality of their speech and behavior. Otherwise, their images will be affected, such as the stars who were recently punished for drug use,” she said. “Everyone should take responsibility for what he or she says in public
45、and online. Its better, I think, to share different ideas in a normal way,” she suggested. But she added that the party in the video seemed private, “so its release is also improper to some extent.” The video was recorded by someone sitting on Bis right, but who it is and why the video was put onlin
46、e is unknown. 32. According to the passage, CCTVs response when the incident happened was _. A. to change his job B. to have Bi Fujian fired C. to look into the matter D. to make him apologize 33. We can learn from the passage that _. A. Bi Fujians program will be stopped forever B. the incident hap
47、pened before the new CCTV presidents arrival C. the video was recorded when Bi Fujian was working in a program D. Huaxi Metropolis Daily thinks the incident damages CCTVs image 34. As is mentioned in the passage, Chen Manli holds the view that_. A. Bi Fujian should be severely punished B. a celebritys influence can be enlarged t
