1、 2014 学年高二第二学期期中考试英 语 试 题注意:本试卷分为选择题和非选择题两部分. 满分 120，考试时间 120 分钟.选择题部分 （共 80 分）第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分 30 分）第一节：单项填空（共 20 小题；每小题 0.5 分，满分 10 分）从 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入句中空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑.1.You hate Chongqing Hot Pot, dont you?_. I just think it doesnt agree with me.A. Not nearly B. Not exactly C. N
2、ot likely D. Not always2. The paper is due next month, and I am working seven days _ week, often long into _ night.A. a; the B. the; 不填 C. a; a D. 不填；the3. Having moved to the northeast of China, I had to _ myself to the dry weather.A. strengthen B. transform C. risk D. accustom4. Mary worked here a
3、s a _ secretary and ended up getting a full-time job with the company. A. appropriate B. temporary C. previous D. cautious5. Tsinghua University, founded in 1911, is a first-class university_ lots of people are eager to studyA. why B. when C. where D. which6. If the cat _the sparrow, it_ into the po
4、nd.A. hadnt teased , wouldnt have fallen B. hasnt teased, wouldnt have fallenC. hadnt teased , didnt fall D. hadnt teased , wont have fallen7. When dealing with students, teachers are supposed to _ flexible and caring approaches, as they are unique young individuals of different personalities. A. pr
5、edict B. adapt C. adjust D. adopt 8. -How do you spend your spare time?-I _ playing cards at home or taking a walk in the park. A. expect for B. feel like C. want for D. would like 9. He took _for granted that the invitation included himself A. that B. one C. it D. this10. To succeed, youll need to
6、work hard; _, youll need to be patient and cautious.A. in addition B. in general C. in common D. in view11. Dont call Mr. Wang at nine tomorrow. He _ to a lecture on the reform of the college entrance examination.A. will listen B. will be listening C. is listening D. will have listened12. Facing up
7、to your problem _ running away from them is the best approach to working things out.A. more than B. along with C. rather than D. or rather13. So sudden _ that the enemy had no time to escape. A. did the attack B. the attack did C. was the attack D. the attack was14. Day after day, they dragged their
8、 feet on and arrived at their destination _. A. eventually B. actually C. accidentally D. incidentally15. _ proud and stubborn at times, he is still respected by all the students. A. In spite of B. Until C. Despite D. Though16. Isnt it time you _ down to _ your own things?Im sorry for the delay, Dad
9、.A. get, pack B. got, packing C. got, pack D. get, packing17. Having walked for half an hour in such hot weather, he was _ a cold drink. A. desperate for B. curious about C. appealed to D. addicted to18. My sister is _ about what she eats, otherwise she would not be so thin.A. curious B. special C.
10、specific D. particular19. The teacher stressed again that the students should not _any important details while retelling the story. A. bring out B. let out C. leave out D. make out20. I cant remember those grammar rules! _. Practice more.A. Youre not alone B. Its hard to say C. Im afraid not D. Its
11、up to you第二节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 20 分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然从 2140 各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项标号涂黑.After the First World War, some soldiers returned to their village. Most of them managed to 21 quite well, but one Francois Lebeau, who had been wounded and never recovered his 22 was unable to
12、 work regularly. 23 he became penniless. Yet he was too proud to accept help from others.Once each year the soldiers held a get-together dinner. On one of these 24 they met in the home of Jules Grandin, who had made 25 money and grown self-important. Grandin showed them a large gold coin, about 26 a
13、ge and value he kept talking for long. Each man examined it with interest as it passed around the long table. Later, however, when Grandin wanted to get it back, the coin was 27 .Instantly there 28 questions and denials (否认). Finally the village lawyer suggested everyone be searched, to which all 29
14、 except Lebeau. His companions(同伴) looked at him with surprise.“You refuse, then?” asked Grandin.Lebeau turned red. “Yes,” he said. “I cant allow it.”“Do you realize,” asked Grandin, “what your refusal 30 ?”“I did not steal the gold piece, 31 I will not submit to such a search,” Lebeau answered.One
15、by one, the rest of the group turned out their pockets. When the coin failed to appear, 32 was focused on Lebeau again.From that day on, people turned their eyes away when they met him. He grew 33 , and when his wife died not long afterward, no one knew or cared whether 34 was from poverty or shame.
16、A few years later, Grandin made some changes in his house. A workman found the gold coin, buried in dirt between pieces of the wood floor in the room 35 the reunion dinner had been held.Grandin was a just man. When he found Lebeau was not 36 , he was quick to decide what to do. Hurrying to Lebeaus h
17、ome, he told him of the 37 discovery of the coin and apologized to him.“But,” he concluded, “why did you not 38 yourself to be searched then?”Lebeau looked at Grandin 39 . “Because I was a thief,” he said. “For weeks my family and I had not had enough to eatand my 40 were full of food that I had tak
18、en from the table to carry home to my wife and hungry children.” 21.A. get over B. get through C. get in D. get along22.A. strength B. courage C. hope D. confidence23.A. In addition B. In turn C. In time D. In detail24.A. collection B. occasions C. situations D. communication25.A. a great many B. a
19、couple of C. a great deal of D. a great number of26.A. what B. which C. whose D. how27.A. losing B. going C. missing D. disappearing28.A. arose B. happened C. raised D. heard29.A. turned B. agreed C. decided D. counted30.A. informs B. improves C. inspires D. means31.A. but B. and C. or D. while32.A.
20、 attention B. conclusion C. decision D. impression33.A. stronger B. prouder C. poorer D. happier34.A. he B. it C. she D. either35.A. what B. which C. how D. where 36.A.guilty B. illegal C. independent D. impossible37.A. confusing B. amazing C. promising D. disturbing38.A. encourage B. recommend C. r
21、emind D. allow39.A. blankly B. excitedly C. curiously D. hopefully40.A. hands B. eyes C. boxes D. pockets第二部分 阅读理解（第一节 20 小题，第二节 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 50 分）第一节：阅读下列材料，从每题所给的四个选项（A 、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项标号涂黑.AMany families take their children on vacation. They will usually travel for a few days or we
22、eks during school breaks. But Julie and Tim Rivenbark planned a longer vacation with their two childrenthe Rivenbark family is on a one-year trip around the world. They plan to visit 30 countries in all.Right now, the four travellers are about halfway through their trip. Ms. Rivenbark says they are
23、trying to see as much of the world as they can. She says “we have been through Europe, southern Africa, now we are kind of working our way through Asia. So we have been to a bunch of big cities, like Dubai, Johannesburg, Rome and Bangkok.”The family has also spent time floating in kayaks(long narrow
24、 boats) in Italy, flying in hot air balloons in Myanmar, hiking to the Everest Base Camp in Nepal and going on a journey to see or hunt animals in South Africa.Mr. Rivenbark says the family has also ridden on ostrich birds, elephants, and camels. But, he says, one of the most interesting experiences
25、 of the trip has been meeting new people.“People have been extremely friendly, very welcoming and love our kidsinteracting with them and their reaction to see our kids enjoying themselves in their country.”Eleven-year old Tyler says he has enjoyed learning about the people they have met. “I learned
26、in Africa that people have very different lifestyles compared to Americans.” His sister, 9-year-old Kara, discovered that she liked Thai food.Ms. Rivenbark says that the extended trip teaches the children a lot more than short visits would have. “I think that the longer we travel, the more impact it
27、 has on how they see the world. I can see them changing more than they can see themselves.”It took the family a year to prepare for the trip. They had to sell their house and cars. Ms. Rivenbark quit her job and her husband is using unpaid leave. They carry small bags filled with lightweight clothin
28、g and whatever else they need. Ms. Rivenbark says she enjoys being able to carry everything she needs on her back. She says she does not miss the things she has back home. “What has become more important is making these memories as a family and taking those with us instead.” Tyler and Kara each have
29、 iPads so they can communicate with teachers to stay current with their schoolwork. Tyler is also creating a 365-day video blog.The Rivenbarks will continue to head east for the next six months. They plan to visit Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, China and Australia. To follow their adventures, visit their
30、website: .41. What makes the Rivenbarks different from other families is that _.A. they have their family trips during the childrens holidaysB. they have carefully planned their family trips for holidaysC. they plan to have a tour around the world without their childrenD. they tour around the world
31、with their kids not going to class42. During the travel, _ impressed the kids as well as the parents most.A. floating in kayaks in Italy B. hiking to the Everest Base Camp in NepalC. interacting with different people D. riding on elephants and camels43. The underlined word in Paragraph 7 extended is
32、 closest in meaning to _.A. expanded B. contentedC. shortened D. intended44. We can infer from the passage that _.A. It will take the family one year to prepare and finish their travelB. The kids are finishing their current study with the help of the InternetC. The family are likely to stay in Asia
33、for the second part of their tripD. To afford such a trip around the world is really something easy for the family45. The passage is meant to _.A. share with the readers an extraordinary family tripB. introduce some great parents and their jobs C. remind us of the pleasure of getting close to nature
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36、and properly running.” “I am really proud of him.”Jacob has taken out public liability (责任) insurance and is waiting council approval to change the use of the residential home into a commercial premises. He has also received his first bill for business rates at 1,200 pounds for his first three month
37、s of trading.“We opened at the beginning of April and sell mens clothing, footwear, and publications, with the idea that its the quality of the item that matters, it will last 30 or 40 years”. “So far Ive taken about 3,000 pounds since April and I get a handful of customers a day and double that at
38、weekends”. “Its a slow start but everyone has got to start somewhere.” 56. Jacob gave up training to be a tailor because _.A. he decided to start his own clothing shop B. he didnt have enough money to continue itC. he wasnt interested in it any more D. his mother wanted him to help out at home57. Wh
39、ich is the correct order for the following things?a. He did a part-time job in a bar. b. He was training to be a tailor in London.c. He moved back home. d. He opened up his own clothing shop.A. a,b,c,d B. a,c,b,d C. b,a,c,d D. b,c,a,d58. According to the passage, how did Nicky feel about Jacobs open
40、ing his own clothes shop?A. disappointed B. worried C. proud D. inspired59. What does the underlined “it” in the last paragraph mean?A. the idea B. the shop C. the quality D. the item60. What did the author want to tell us most probably?A. Strike when the iron is hot. B. All roads lead to Rome.C. A
41、good beginning is half done. D. Where there is a will, there is a way. 第二节：下面文章中有 5 处（第 6165 题）需要添加小标题。请从以下选项（A、B、C 、D、E 和 F）中选出符合各段意思的小标题，并在答题纸上将相应选项的标号涂黑。选项中有一项是多余选项。A. Separate Your Actions B. Escape Now and ThenC. Allow Yourself to Be Weak D. Stop Expecting Everything to Be PerfectE. Relieve Pre
42、ssure by Firmly Saying “No“ F. Slow Down Your LifeHow to Simplify Your Life Less is more. This is why we say: reduce things by half instead of doubling them, get rid of junk instead of piling it up, relax instead of stressing, slow down instead of speeding up. Apply these principles in your everyday life in a conscious way. You will then find yourself well along on your journey to simplification.61._When you concentrate on one task, you find you have energy that you didnt even know you had. Just imagine: you are at a fair and you have to carry two heavy pigs over 100 yards. If you
