1、 鹤岗一中 2014-2015 学年度下学期期末考试 高二英语试卷 本试卷分第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题）两部分。满分： 120 分 卷 (两部分，共 70 分 ) 第一部分： 阅读理解 (共 20小题；每小题 2分，满分 40分 ) 第一节 （共 15 小题，每小题 2 分，共 30 分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、 B、 C、 D 四个选项中，选出最佳答案，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Norm Pethrick, a 36-year-old man in Australias northern city Darwin, was praised on Thursday for
2、jumping onto a crocodiles back to save his wife Wendy at Litchfield National Park, a popular tourist spot southwest of Darwin, a local newspaper reported. Mrs Pethrick was standing on a river bank Wednesday afternoon when the saltwater crocodile lunged (扑 ), locking its jaws on both her legs as it t
3、ried to drag her underwater. Norm Pethrick, who with his wife had been collecting water, immediately went to help her. He jumped onto the back, poked (戳 ) the eyes of the crocodile and finally got his wife free. Mrs Pethrick was later taken to Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH) for a medical treatment. The
4、 doctors said she was suffering eight puncture wounds (伤口 ) in her right leg, a puncture wound in her left leg and a serious cut to one of her fingers. This could have been a fatal and tragic situation, said the general manager of Royal Darwin Hospital, Dr Len Notaras, according to a local report. H
5、e said Mrs Pethrick was saved by her husbands quick and diligent actions. Dr Notaras also said she would remain in hospital for three to four days and have an operation to clean the wounds, which are easy to get infected because of bacteria (细菌 ) on the teeth of the crocodile. 1. This passage is mos
6、t likely to be found in _. A. a travel guide B. a newspaper C. a textbook D. a novel 2. The crocodile attacked Mrs Pethrick when she was _. A. swimming in the river B. standing on the river bank C. watching the crocodile D. fishing in the water 3. Which of the following statements is TRUE about Mrs
7、Pethrick? A. Her eyes were badly poked. B. She had eight wounds altogether. C. One of her fingers also got hurt. D. One of the crocodiles teeth was found in her leg. 4. According to the passage, Norm Pethrick can be described as the following EXCEPT _. A. brave B. diligent C. quick D. humorous B Man
8、y of us are fascinated by time travel. Who wouldnt be enthralled by returning to the past or seeing the future? But time travel seems to be possible only in our imagination or in most cases, in science fiction. Science fiction is a world where impossible things can become possible. But science ficti
9、on is not entirely fiction since it is based on science theories and principles. I have compiled some of the popular ways by which time travel is made possible in fiction books : A. Through the wormhole( 虫孔 ) It is a shortcut between points in space-time. According to Einstein, an object can pass th
10、rough this if it can travel at the speed of light with infinite mass. An example of a wormhole is described in RiddLe of the Red Bible. Through a black hole A black hole is a vacuum in space where light cannot even escape or pass through. In some sci-fi movies, like Star Trek, black holes become the
11、 means to travel through time. Through time machines In fiction, time machines are complex vehicles that can travel faster than light. A time machine can be a strange vehicle like TARDIS in Doctor Who or a specially modified car like the one used in Back to the Future. Through a parallel ( 平行的 ) uni
12、verse Another popul ar way to travel through time is to be able to slip or slide into a parallel universe where one can go back to a point in time and see a different reality. Though we know time travel may not be possible, it is still an entertaining subject and a heated topic for most of us. 5. Th
13、e underlined word enthralled in the first paragraph can be replaced by . A. thrilled B. confused C. shocked D. upset 6. The means of travelling through a black hole is described in . A. Doctor Who B. Back to the Future C. Star Trek D. Riddle of the Red Bible 7. Which of the following statements can
14、be inferred from the passage? A. Time travel will never become possible even in the far future. B. Time travel through a time machine will be the most common means. C. Sci-fi writers have some similar experience as they describe in their fiction. D. Many ways of time travel are described in science
15、fiction besides the mentioned fours. C Some people asked me how I could suggest the expenses of billions of dollars for a voyage to Mars, at a time when many children on this Earth are starving to death. I know that they do not expect an answer such as Oh, I did not know that there are children dyin
16、g from hunger, but from now on I will stop any kind of space research until mankind has solved that problem! In fact, I have known of this long before. But I firml y believe that by working for the space program we can make some contributions to the relief and eventual solution of such serious probl
17、ems as poverty and hunger on the Earth. Two basic factors causing the poverty and hunger problems are the production of food and the distribution (分布 ) of food. In fact, large areas of land could be used far better if efficient methods of farming, fertilizer use, weather forecasting, field selection
18、, planting, crop surveys, harvest planning and so on were applied. The best tool for the improvement of all these methods undoubtedly, is the artificial Earth satellite. Circling the globe at a high altitude, it can screen wide areas of land within a short time; it can observe and measure a large va
19、riety of factors indicating the status and condition of crops, soil, droughts, rainfall, snow cover, etc. Besides, in the modern society, there is a continuing great need for new basic knowledge in the science if we wish to improve the conditions of human life on the Earth. We need more knowledge in
20、 physics and chemistry, in biology and physiology, and particularly in medicine to cope with all these problems which threaten mans life: hunger, disease, overpopulation, pollution of water and the environment. In a way, the space age not only holds out a mirror in which we can see ourselves, it als
21、o provides us with the technologies. 8. The passage is mainly discussing about . A. whether the childrens dying from hunger is the major problem B. whether there is an effective way to avoid the global starvation C. whether the authors suggestion has been taken into serious consideration D. whether
22、it is worth spending much money on the space research 9. According to the author, what plays an important part in dealing with poverty and hunger? A. Fo od supply. B. Methods of farming. C. Government support. D. Modern technology. 10. The second paragraph is mainly developed by . A. making comparis
23、on B. giving explanation C. giving examples D. offering advice 11. From the last paragraph, we can infer that . A. more basic knowledge is required to be learned B. technologies can help to improve our living quality C. we can live a more peaceful and happier life D. there are different views on the
24、 space age D My grandfather died more than twenty-five years ago. He was kind, strong, fair, and very funny. When I was a young musician, he was my biggest fan. My grandpa used to applaud when I was preparing for it. I played my violin for him when he visited, and he loved everything, but each time
25、he had one request call me to play Amazing Grace. And I usually did so. About the time when I entered high school, grandpa got cancer. The last time I saw him alive was in 1985. For a moment I didnt recognize him. He looked so small among all the white sheets, and I had never thought of my grandpa a
26、s small in any sense. The next morning I found my moment alone with him. I prepared my voilin, tuned to his appreciative gaze, and finally played for him Amazing Grace. I had worked on it for weeks, knowing it never mattered if I actually played it well and choosing not to believe as I played that i
27、t was my last concert for my biggest fan. The cancer had stolen his smile, but I saw joy in his eyes. He held my hand afterward, and I knew I had done something important. I argued with people all through college about my music major. I was told by strangers that music wouldnt make me any money and
28、it wasnt useful like being a doctor. But I knew that with music I was able to give my grandpa something at a point when no one else could. Food didnt taste good, doctors couldnt help, and his body betrayed （辜负） him and left him helpless. But for a few minutes listening to me with my violin, he seeme
29、d to find beauty and love and escape. 12. Every time the authors grandfather came to visit her, he would . A. ask her to play the same piece of music B. pretend to think highly of her performance C. applaud for her throughout her performance D. remind the author of his kindness and humour 13. Why di
30、d the author spend weeks in practicing playing Amazing Grace? A. She believed it can save her grandfathers life. B. She wanted her grandfather to be her biggest fan. C. She wanted to express her sorrow b y playing that song. D. She wanted to comfort both herself and her dying grandfather. 14. The au
31、thor seems to believe that . A. being a doctor could earn her more fame and wealth B. music could make a difference even to a dying old person C. music could have a better effect on patients life than love D. our life couldnt be beautiful without each others care and love 15. What is the best title
32、of this passage? A. Grandfathers Love B. Goodbye, My Favorite Music C. Amazing Grace D. Humans Better Nature 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。 Stressed out? Your schedule is packed with classes, homework, youth groups, hobbies, family and friends. 16 You might
33、also be dealing with a relationship or family conflict. Sometimes its just too much to handle, and stress moves slowly into your life. Here are some ideas to help you balance your life and reduce stress. 17 Certain practices can reduce stress hormones (荷尔蒙 ). These include remaining in a silent stat
34、e and listening to music you find calming. Dr. Kathleen Hall, founder of the Stress Institute, also recommends using positive affirmations(肯定 ), Repeating a positive affirmation when you are stressed reduces the production of stress hormones. Create an affirmation you love, such as, I am strong; I a
35、m in control； everything has a purpose. Interact (互相沟通 ) Sometimes when were stressed, we want to separate ourselves from others. 18 This could mean just hanging out with a friend or getting involved in a group. Exercise Sports are a great way to reduce stress. 19 Try different physical activities u
36、ntil you find one you enjoy: swimming, biking, hiking, etc. 20 What you eat can have a big influence on how you feel.To cut down on stress, always start your day with breakfast. Also, eat more fish and nuts, and vitam in B6, found in bananas, turkey, brown rice and sweet potatoes. A. Eat healthily.
37、B. Relax your mind and body. C. Positively involve yourself in society. D. And team sports arent the only way to reduce it. E. We dont share it with others and always shoulder it on our own. F. And being busy probably isnt the only thing going on in your life. G. However, connecting with people who
38、matter to us can help us reduce stress. 第二部分 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从所给的四个选项（ A、 B、 C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项。 I was living in Sao Paulo, Brazil. It is a 21 city, with more people living in it than in my whole country. We rented a flat in a guarded community, but there was a favela (贫民窟
39、 ) quite 22 . For several months I didnt have a car, 23 three times a week, I took buses to go to the city centre. During these 24 , I would ride with the people who took the same bus from the favela to go to work. When I got on the bus, all the seats were already 25 . But when people saw that my ba
40、g was 26 , they offered to hold it on their legs to make me feel lighter 27 . At first, I was 28 . Then I realized that these people had absolutely no 29 to steal from me: they only wanted to 30 . Once, on my way back, I had to 31 a long time at a bus stop. I was 32 , except for a woman who was 33 v
41、ery poor. She carried a small paper bag of popcorn and nothing else. While we were waiting, she walked over and 34 me som e popcorn. I 35 her, but didnt want to help myself to it. She then repeatedly 36 that I take from what was clearly her 37 food. That was the first time I had thought about how pe
42、ople who have almost nothing are sometimes able to 38 the little they have more 39 than those who own a lot. I wonder if its true that the more you have, the bigger the burden is and the more difficult it is to share anything with others. I was so moved by that womans simple 40 that day. I clearly h
43、ad more than she did, but she naturally and joyfully shared what little she had with me. 21. A. small B. beautiful C. huge D. warm 22. A. near B. similar C. quiet D. noisy 23. A. because B. so C. but D. or 24. A. visits B. trips C. holidays D. weekends 55. A. checked B. reserved C. taken D. emptied
44、26. A. light B. big C. worn D. heavy 27. A. sitting B. standing C. walking D. carrying 28. A. disappointed B. doubtful C. appreciated D. satisfied 29. A. intention B. patience C. chance D. approach 30. A. help B. meet C. greet D. change 31. A. look for B. ask for C. wait for D. sit for 32. A. nervous B. hungry C. scared D. alone 33. A. obviously B. really C. probably D. especially 34. A. bought B. offered C. sold D. made 35. A. thanked B. refused C. doubted D. promised 36. A. argued B. ordered C. insisted D. pretended 37. A. delicious B. special
