1、高考资源网() 您身边的高考专家高考资源网版权所有 侵权必究 长春外国语学校 2014-2015 学年第二学期期末考试高二年级英语试卷出题人: 时艳香 审题人: 盛颖馨(试题:共四 部分 满分:140 分 时间:110 分钟)第一部分:听力测试(共 20 小题;满分 20 分)第一节(共 5 小题;每小题 1 分,满分 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. How much does the handkerchief
2、cost?A. 16.00. B. 9.50. C. 6.50.2. What does the woman suggest the man do?A. Wait patiently. B. Go to the bank. C. Go and find the furniture.3. What will the woman probably do?A. Water the plants. B. Wash the car. C. Have a rest.4. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The man doesnt like pop m
3、usic.B. The woman doesnt like pop music.C. The woman is quite young.5. What do we know about the woman?A. She is not sure how to use the mobile phone.B. She finds it pretty easy to use the mobile phone.C. She often leaves her mobile phone at home.第二节(共 15 小题;每小题 1 分,满分 15 分)听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有几个小题,从题中所
4、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。听每段对话前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题 5 秒钟;听完后,各小题给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话读两遍。听第 6 段材料,回答第 6、7 题。6. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A book. B. A film. C. The weather.7. What is the mans opinion?A. The weather has been fine these days.B. The book must be interesting enough.C.
5、The director should follow the story at least.听第 7 段材料,回答第 8 至 10 题。8. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At school. B. At a shop. C. In a restaurant.9. How many hours will the woman work a week?高考资源网() 您身边的高考专家高考资源网版权所有 侵权必究 A. 14. B. 20. C. 28.10. What could the man most probably b
6、e?A. An interviewer. B. A doctor. C. A teacher.听第 8 段材料,回答第 11 至 13 题。11. Where is the speakers apartment?A. On the top floor. B. On a middle floor. C. On the ground floor.12. What is the apartment like?A. New. B. Well-furnished. C. Pretty small.13. What are the speakers doing next?A. Go to see the
7、apartment.B. Get the apartment painted.C. Buy some furniture.听第 9 段材料,回答第 14 至 16 题。14. Why does the man visit the garden?A. To get different advice.B. To write an article on gardening.C. To help the woman clean the garden.15. What can we learn about the woman?A. She grows many plants herself.B. Her
8、 first garden is very big.C. She gets some plants from her friends.16. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A.Reporter and gardener.B. Tourist and gardener. C. Professor and student.听第 10 段材料,回答第 17 至第 20 题。17. Where did the speaker finish his last business before his honeymoon
9、?A. In the US. B. In New Zealand. C. In Thailand.18. When would the speakers next job begin?A. In March. B. In February. C. In January.19. Where did the speakers wife go after the honeymoon?A. Christchurch. B. Los Angeles. C. Australia.20. What can we learn about the speaker?A. His wife lived in New
10、 Zealand.B. He went to Australia himself.C. He and his wife separated on February 18.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、D )中,选出最佳选项。A高考资源网() 您身边的高考专家高考资源网版权所有 侵权必究 No poem should ever be discussed or analyzed, until it has been read aloud by someone, teacher o
11、r student. Better still, perhaps, is the practice of reading it twice, once at the beginning of the discussion and once at the end. All discussions of poetry are, in fact, preparations for reading it aloud, and the reading of the poem is, finally, the most telling “interpretation“ of it, suggesting
12、tone, rhythm, and meaning all at once. Hearing a poet read the work in his or her own voice, on records or on films, is obviously a special reward. But even those aids to teaching cannot replace the student and the teacher reading it or, best of all, reciting(背诵) it.I have come to think, in fact, th
13、at time spent reading a poem aloud is much more important than analyzing it, if there isnt time for both. I think one of our goals as teachers of English is to have students love poetry. Poetry is a criticism of life, and a heightening(提升) of life. It is an approach to the truth of feeling, and it c
14、an save your life.I am not saying that every English teacher must teach poetry. Those who dont like it should not be forced to put that dislike on anyone else. But those who do teach poetry must keep in mind a few things about its essential nature, about its sound as well as its sense, and they must
15、 make room in the classroom for hearing poetry as well as thinking about it.21. To have a better understanding of a poem, one should_. A. discuss it with others B. analyze it by oneselfC. copy it down in a notebook D. practice reading it aloud22. According to the writer, one of the purposes of teach
16、ing English is to get students_.A. to understand life B. to enjoy poetryC. to become teachers D. to become poets23. The underlined word “make room “( in the last paragraph) probably means _.A. to build a boothB. to provide equipmentC. to leave a certain amount of timeD. to set aside enough space24.
17、The best title of the passage may be_. A. Reading Poems Aloud B. Analyzing PoemsC. Discussing Poems D. Learning EnglishBThe artist, Hong Xuguang was born in Wendeng, east Chinas Shandong Province, in 1959. In 1983, he graduated from Hubei Fine Arts Institute ( HFAI), majoring in Chinese painting bef
18、ore taking up a position as an art teacher at a university in the south for 10 years.高考资源网() 您身边的高考专家高考资源网版权所有 侵权必究 Hong, with a thirst for learning, left China for Europe in the 1990s to further his studies over the course of eight years. During this time he visited many cities, absorbing Western c
19、ulture as well as classic and modern art. It was at the Technical University of Munich(TUM) that he first came to show an interest in graphic(书画的) composition, which came to play a significant part in his later paintings. To broaden his horizons, Hong traveled to Australia and Singapore to attend ad
20、vanced studies. During this time the artist discovered a common lack of knowledge concerning Chinese ink painting. “In many foreigners eyes, all such work looks alike. For this reason, European galleries seldom display ink paintings. I think there is a cross-cultural obstacle. “ Hong stressed.In 200
21、0, the artist created a series of abstract ink paintings based on the theme Variations (变奏曲),developing a new style in the process. “Variations normally refer to a set of short musical pieces, repeated and developed in alternate form based around a central theme.“ Hong said. Similarly, he used graph
22、ic elements such as point, line and depth to describe various views on the same theme. In 2007, he was honored at the An Entrance to Classic of Chinese Water-Ink Painting ceremony while in 2008; his paintings were collected in the Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy Dictionary.Since 2009, Hong has res
23、ided in Beijing, a center of culture and art where he feels like a fish in water, spending much time in sketching lotus flowers.In 2011, Hong showed an ink painting Harmonious Flourishing Time of Colored Lotus on a CCTV show as a representative work of contemporary Chinese art.In December 2012, Hong
24、 was listed for the nation-wide Huaxia Star of Chinese painting and calligraphy master contest.25. Which is the right order of events in Hongs life?He left China for Europe to further his studies.He has resided in Beijing.His paintings were collected in Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy Dictionary.H
25、e developed a new painting style.A. B. C. D.26. What can we learn about Hong Xuguang?A. He once worked as a teacher for ten years.B. He graduated from the Technical University of Munich.C. He thought all Chinese ink paintings look alike.D. He hates to use graphic elements to describe views on the sa
26、me topic.27. Whats the main idea of the passage?A. The development of ink painting.B. A brief introduction to artist Hong Xuguangs life and achievements.C. The painting style of artist Hong Xuguang.D. The master pieces of artist Hong Xuguang.28. The passage is organized by_. A. cause and effectB. co
27、mparison and contrast 高考资源网() 您身边的高考专家高考资源网版权所有 侵权必究 C. time and eventsD. definition and classificationCMumbai, IndiaThe children in their party clothes on the stage were very excited when they received the award. And the two of them said, “Its unbelievable!“Nine-year-old, Rubina Ali, and Azharuddin
28、 Ismail, 10, were living a very different life and obviously loving every minute of it. The two, some of the child stars of the Oscar-winning Slumdog Millionaire (贫民窟的百万富翁 ) movie, know the Indian slums very well. That was where they grew up, and it is where they will return at the end of their Holl
29、ywood dream trip.But before going back home, there was an interview with the host, Ryan Seacrest. During the interview they smiled and repeated their disbelief in what was happening to them. To their surprise, their movie won first place in the Oscars. When the two received the award, it was late mo
30、rning in the childrens home city of Mumbai, where family, friends and many fellow residents of the slums watched the result from Hollywood.“I dont really know what the Oscars are,“ Rubinas mother said, “Im just glad my daughter looks happy, though she told me she missed Indian food.“Our children lea
31、d a dogs life,“ Rubinas mother said, pointing out the rubbish everywhere, the open drains(下水道) and the lack of education opportunities.In a few days they will be back in Mumbai and back in the slums which are their home. Fortunately, according to media reports, the movies director, Danny Boyle, has
32、promised to help the children chosen from the slum and make sure they will go to a proper school.The two dont need to worry about their daily lives because of the Oscar success of Slumdog Millionaire. But the poverty and lack of opportunitythe central theme of the movieis always all around.29. Which
33、 of the following is NOT true about the two children?A. They were the only two child stars in the movie, Slumdog Millionaire.B. They had been having a difficult life in India.C. They were interviewed before they went back home.D.They were both excited about receiving the award nation-wide.30. What c
34、an we infer from the text?A. The two children have played in other movies before.B. Rubina may not get used to the American food.C. Rubinas mother also went to Hollywood.D. They will travel to other countries before returning home.31. What will happen to the two children after they return to India?A
35、. They will go back to the miserable life.B. They will play in movies as famous actors.C. They will have a better education.高考资源网() 您身边的高考专家高考资源网版权所有 侵权必究 D. They will leave school to learn acting.32. According to the author, the value of the movie is that _. A. it has been given an Oscar awardB. it
36、 has made the two children famousC. its central theme has become known to the publicD. it has become popular all over the worldD If youd like to go travelling, the following World Heritage Sites may be your best choices.Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest AreaThe Jiuzhaigou valley, which
37、lies in the northern part of Sichuan Province, reaches a height of more than 4,800m, with a series of diverse forest ecosystems(生态系统). Its particularly well-known for series of narrow land forms and excellent waterfalls. Some 140 kinds of birds live in the valley, as well as a number of endangered p
38、lants and animals, including the giant panda. For more information, please visithttp:/whc.unesco.org/en/list/637.Khami Ruins National MonumentThe city of Khami, which developed after the capital of Great Zimbabwe had been given up in the mid-16th century, is of great archaeological(考古的) interest. Th
39、e discovery of objects from Europe and China shows that Khami was a major centre for trade over a long period of time. For more information, please visit http:/whc.unesco.org/en/list/637.Henderson IslandHenderson Island, which lies in the eastern South Pacific, is one of the few atolls(环礁) in the wo
40、rld whose ecology has been untouched by human beings. It is particularly famous for the 10 plants and four land birds that can only be seen on the island.For more information, please visit http:/whc.unesco.org/en/list/487.Old City of JerusalemAs a holy city for three different religions in the Middl
41、e East, Jerusalem has always been of great religious importance. It was given a World Heritage Status in 1981 and placed on the “World Heritage in Danger List“ in the following year.For more information, please visit http:/whc.unesco.org/en/list/148.33. Which of the following is TRUE about the Jiuzh
42、aigou valley?A. It has the most beautiful forests.B. Wonderful waterfalls can be seen there.C. About 140 kinds of animals live there.D. You can find most of Chinas endangered plants there.34. From the passage you can learn that Henderson Island_.高考资源网() 您身边的高考专家高考资源网版权所有 侵权必究 A. is made up of a few
43、large atollsB. hasnt been influenced by human activitiesC. isnt suitable for humans to live onD. is open to visitors free of charge35.If you want to learn about religions, you may visit_. A. http:/whc.unesco.org/en/list/148B. http:/whc.unesco.org/en/list/365C. http:/whc.unesco.org/en/list/487D. http
44、:/whc.unesco.org/en/list/637第二节 七选五(共 5 小题,每小题 2 分,满分 10 分)How to Be an Effective Member of a TeamWorking in a team can be rewarding, but at times it can be difficult. To create a successful team, effective communication methods are necessary. Here weve outlined some ways to avoid some common team m
45、istakes as well as some helpful advice.1. Communicate36 Letting bad feelings brew(酝酿) will only make you feel bad and want to isolate yourself from the group. Not only does it feel good to get the bad feelings out, but it will be better for the team in the long run.2. 37 People in your group will lose respect for you if youre