1、 南昌二中 20142015 学年度下学年第二次考试高二（直升班）英语试卷第一部分：听力（共 20 小题；满分 30 分)第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 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. What is the man doing now?A. Watching TV. B. Playing a game. C. Preparing for an exam.2. Why hasnt Adam c
2、ome yet?A. He was absorbed in his work. B. He quarreled with the woman.C. He wasnt informed of the meeting time.3. Where does the conversation take place?A. At the mans house. B. At a bank. C. At a university.4. How many students are there in the speakers class?A.18 B. 21 C. 205. What are the speake
3、rs talking about?A. A workmate. B.A classmate. C. A neighbour.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。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,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。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题 5 秒钟；听完后,各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。6. What is beside the computer center?A. The sports center. B
4、. The classroom building. C. The library.7. Where will the speakers go next?A. To the library. B. To the sports center. C. To the computer center.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8. Why doesnt the man want to watch the World Cup Final?A. He isnt good at football. B. He wont have time. C. His TV doesnt work.9. Wha
5、t does the woman like?A. Football. B. Golf . C. Horse riding.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. Why is the man unwilling to go to Florida?A. Its too boring. B. Its too expensive. C. Its too crowded.11. What did the speakers do last year?A. They traveled around Sky Balley Resort.B. They attended a New Years
6、Eve party.C. They went skiing.12. How does the woman feel in the end?A. Annoyed. B. Pleased. C. Excited.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Neighbours. B. Workmates. C. Strangers.14. What is the purpose of the womans visit to the man?A. To borrow his
7、telephone. B. To get information about a theft. C. To ask him to call the police.15. What happened last night?A. The womans house was broken into. B. The window of the womans house was smashed.C. The womans car was broken into.16. What did the woman do last night?A. She worked late. B. She bought a
8、CD player. C. She went to a party.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. What is the speaker mainly talking about?A. Doxeys theory. B. The development of tourism. C. The influence of social factors on tourism. 18. Why do people in the host area welcome the tourists in the first stage?A. They benefit from them.
9、 B. They are curious. C. They learn from them.19. What influences relationships between tourists and host people in the second stage?A. Commercial factors. B. Political factors. C. Social factors.20. What does the government do in the fourth stage?A. They protect the host area. B. They set more rest
10、rictions. C. They provide public services.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 ，并在题卡上将该项涂黑。 ACANYOUIMAGINEHOWHARDITWOULDBETOREADSENTENCESLIKETHIS? Every one of us gets so used to punctuation marks that not many of us give them a second thought
11、. Actually, the ancient Greeks wrote this way. The lack of punctuation marks probably didnt bother good readers, though. As they read, they just put pauses where they fit best. Also at this time, sentences switched directions. A sentence read from left to right. The next one read right to left, and
12、then left to right again, etc. The ancient Romans sometimes punctuated like this: They put something that can separate words in a sentence. The word punctuation actually comes from this idea and the Latin word punctum, which means a dot.When the 5th century arrived, there were just two punctuation m
13、arks: spaces and points. The spaces separated words while the points showed pauses in reading. Then in the 13th century, a printer named Aldus Manutius tried to standardize punctuation. He always used a period for a complete stop at the end of a sentence. He used a slash (/) to indicate a short paus
14、e. Over time, that slash was shortened and curled, and it became the modern comma (逗号).Since that time, other marks have enlarged the punctuation family. The exclamation mark (感叹号) comes from the Latin word io. It means “exclamation of joy.” The question mark originally started out as the Latin word
15、 questio, meaning question. Eventually, scholars put it at the end of a sentence to show a question.Punctuation even keeps changing nowadays. New marks are coming into existence, and old punctuation marks are used in new ways. Take for example the “interrobang”. This 1962 invention combines the ques
16、tion mark and exclamation mark for times when writers want both. For example, “She did what?” or “How much did you pay for that dress?” Obviously, the interrobang is not widely used or recognized yet, but its invention shows that English is not yet finished with its punctuation.21From the first para
17、graph, we can know that _.A. good readers had trouble reading without punctuation marksB. a sentence always read from left to right in ancient GreeceC. ancient Greeks switched the direction of punctuation marksD. the use of punctuation marks can date back to ancient times22. The passage is developed
18、 _.A. by time B. by space C. by comparison D. by importance23.We can learn from the passage that _.A. ancient Romans didnt use any punctuation marksB. exclamation and question marks came from LatinC. spaces and slashes were already used before the 5th centuryD. Aldus Manutius first started to use co
19、mmas24.What can be concluded from the last paragraph?A. The combination of two marks will not work.B. It takes time for people to accept new punctuation marks.C. Old punctuation marks need to be standardized.D. Punctuation marks are still changing today.BMost of us spend our lives seeking the natura
20、l world. We go fishing, sit in the garden, have a picnic, live in the suburbs or go to the seaside. The most popular leisure activity in Britain is going for a walk. When joggers jog, they dont run the streets. Every one of them tend to go to the park or the river.But despite this, our children are
21、growing up nature deprived(剥夺). I spent my boyhood climbing trees. These days, children are robbed of these ancient freedoms, due to problems like crime, traffic, the loss of the open spaces and strange new ideas about what is best for children, that is to say, things that can be bought, rather than
22、 things that can be found.The truth is to be found elsewhere. A study in the US: families had moved to better housing and the children were assessed for ADHDattention deficit hyperactivity disorder (多动症). Those whose accommodation had more natural views showed an improvement of 19%; those who had th
23、e same improvement in material surroundings but no nice view improved just 4%.ADHD is one of the great problems of modern childhood. One study after another indicates that contact with nature gives huge benefits to ADHD children. However, we spend money on drugs rather than on green places.The life
24、of old people is measurably better when they have access to nature. The increasing concern for the growing population of old people is in quality rather than quantity of years. And study after study finds that a garden is the single most important thing in finding that quality. Even problems with cr
25、ime and aggressive behaviour are reduced when there is contact with the natural world.We need the wild world. It is essential to our well-being, our health and our happiness.25. From the second paragraph, we can see that _.A. adults deprive the children of their rights to approach natureB. climbing
26、trees will certainly do good to the childrenC. children probably spend less time in nature nowadaysD. children tend to be happier as a result of their material satisfaction26.In what way do people benefit from their contact with nature?A. Children with ADHD can be cured.B. A garden nearby improves t
27、he quality of old peoples life.C. Problems with crime and violent behavior will easily be solved.D. Childrens performance at school is greatly improved.27What is the main idea of this passage?A. Access to nature improves our life.B. Nature treats children with ADHD.C. Getting close to nature reduces
28、 crime.D. Man cant live without natural areas.CWhen Peng Liyuan stepped off the plane in Moscow, the whole world wanted to know who dressed the elegant first lady. The reporter released the secretMa Ke.Peng Liyuan has been wearing Ma Kes designs for more than a decade, a fact that was only highlight
29、ed recently when she was on her first state visit accompanying her husband President Xi Jinping. The elegant and attractive Peng, formerly a popular singer, has been compared with the US first lady Michelle Obama and Frances Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, since stepping off the airplane in Moscow on March 22.
30、 Suddenly, everyone was curious to know more about the first ladys wardrobe.Even so, Ma prefers a low-key approach. “If you eat a tasty egg why would you want to see the hen？” she says of all the media attention.Mas relationship with Peng began 10 years ago after a concert in Guangzhou when a report
31、er told Peng she knew the designer behind the label Exception de Mixmind. Peng asked for an introduction because she was a fan of Mas designs and had been wearing them for years.The two naturally became friends. Ma says: “The painting reflects the painter, and clothes reflect both the designer and t
32、he wearer. Someone desires fame and wealth, or love and sympathy; what you have in your heart is reflected in the design. Those who dont share my philosophy wont buy my clothes. Peng is a caring person, devoted to charity and environmental protection, which is exactly what Im doing now.”However, reg
33、ardless of the brand, Pengs support of Chinese labels has surprised millions of Chinese who favor foreign fashion brands.“Instead she presented a vision of Chinese fashion, desiring to bring Chinese designers to the world stage, ” says a western designer.The first ladys double-breasted coat and her
34、black leather handbag arent available at any of Exceptions shops, though Exceptions physical stores do have seen a rising number of visitors.28. The passage mainly discusses_.A. the designer of the first lady Peng Liyuans dress, Ma KeB. the friendship between Peng Liyuan and her designerC. Peng Liyu
35、ans appearance on her first state visitD. the reactions to Peng Liyuans first visit to Moscow29. In the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 Ma Ke mentioned “an egg and the hen” to show_.A. it is hard to explain “Which came first，the egg or the hen？”B. paying such great attention to her was unnecessar
36、yC. the outcome was more important than the processD. her dissatisfaction with the media attention on her dress30. What can be inferred from the passage?A. First ladies compete with each other whenever they are together.B. Pengs suits can be bought in Ma Kes clothes stores.C. Ma Ke offered to design
37、 the first ladys clothes through her friends.D. Peng had liked Mas designs long before she got to know her in the flesh.31. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?A. Peng wears the dress designed by a Chinese designer probably to support Chinese brands.B. Many citizen
38、s found Peng Liyuans choice quite unexpected.C. Black leather handbags like Pengs are widely sold in bag stores in big cities.D. After Peng Liyuans visit to Moscow Ma Kes clothes became more popular.DThe stories we share with one another are important. They show wisdom and provide inspiration. They
39、are important to our development. But sometimes people choose not to tell.Consider the negative effects of not sharing a story in the news: People are wondering if public health officials are holding back too much information about the recent outbreak of Ebola.There is a danger in holding back stori
40、es that ought to be told. Bobette Buster said it like this, “The fact is, history has shown us that stories not told can become like a dangerous genie (妖怪) left in a bottle. When they are finally uncorked, their power to destroy is set free.”There are a number of reasons why we hide parts of our sto
41、ry: they often show our weaknesses or expose our disadvantages; they require courage and strength to share; and of course, there are some stories that should be kept secretespecially those that embarrass someone else.Most of us have two selves: the one we display on the outside and the one we actual
42、ly are on the inside. And the better we get at hiding the stories that show our true selves, the more damage we may be causing to ourselves and to others.Honesty and openness is important: It proves we are trustworthy. It displays we are human. We are not perfect or better. It highlights the importa
43、nce of hard work and personal development. Hard work may not allow us to overcome our disadvantages completely. But with hard work, we do not have to be restricted to our mistakes.Does this mean we admit every weakness, every disadvantage, and every secret regret to everybody we meet? No, of course
44、not. There is a time and a place and a certain level of relationship necessary for some stories to be told in an appropriate manner.32. Whats the function of the example in Paragraph 2?A. It reflects that people are concerning about the spread of Ebola.B. It shows the bad effect caused by sharing a
45、story.C. It proves not sharing a story can cause trouble.D. It concludes that one should share a story at a proper time.33. One of the reasons why people are unwilling to share experiences is that _.A. story-sharing highlights the importance of hard workB. people are used to exposing their weaknesse
46、sC. people sometimes have no courage to share their storiesD. some stories make themselves feel uneasy34. Which is close in meaning to the underlined word “uncorked” in Paragraph 3?A. freed B. broken C. unfolded D. untouched35. The writer aims to convince us to _.A. be open to people close to you by
47、 sharing some secretsB. share stories appropriately for the good of others and ourselvesC. remove the dangers that can be caused by untold storiesD. realize the importance of being honest when making friends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。After the popularity of
48、the Ice Bucket Challenge, another challenge now is hot in India. Indians give rice to their poor neighbors for a charity (慈 善 ) which is called “Rice Bucket Challenge”. 36 It is about giving a bucket of rice to someone who is in need and taking a picture named “Rice Bucket Challenge” to share online
49、. The aim of the activity is to help the poor and hungry people in India, and the movements Facebook page has so far clocked up more than 50,000 likes. 37 The activity was started by Manju Latha Kalanidhi, a 38-year-old journalist, who thought the Ice Bucket Challenge was a little strange. She said, “Hunger is a disease anybody would connect.” The challenge has gained a lot of support with students signing up in Indian Inst
