高二英语上期中试题

张家川县三中高二英语第一学期期中考试试题

本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分。共120分，考试时间100分钟。

第Ⅰ卷

第一部分阅读理解(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。

A

The Boy Made It!

One Sunday, Nicholas, a teenager, went skiing at Sugarloaf Mountain in Maine. In the early afternoon, when he was planning to go home, a fierce snowstorm swept into the area. Unable to see far, he accidentally turned off the path. Before he knew it, Nicholas was lost, all alone! He didn’t have food, water, a phone, or other supplies. He was getting colder by the minute.

Nicholas had no idea where he was. He tried not to panic. He thought about all the survival shows he had watched on TV. It was time to put the tips he had learned to use.

He decided to stop skiing. There was a better chance of someone finding him if he stayed put. The first thing he did was to find shelter form the freezing wind and snow. If he didn’t, his body temperature would get very low, which could quickly kill him.

Using his skis ( 滑雪板), Nicholas built a snow cave. He gathered a huge mass of snow and dug out a hole in the middle. Then he piled branches on top of himself, like a blanket, to stay as warm as he could.

By that evening, Nicholas was really hungry. He ate snow and drank water from a nearby stream so that hi s body wouldn’t lose too much water. Not knowing how much longer he could last, Nicholas did the only thing he could- he huddled(蜷缩) in his cave and slept.

The next day, Nicholas went out to look for help, but he couldn’t find anyone. He followed his tracks and returned to the snow cave, because without shelter, he could die that night. On Tuesday, Nicholas went out to find help. He had walked for about a mile when a volunteer searcher found him. After two days stuck in the snow, Nicholas was saved.

Nicholas might not have survived this snowstorm had it not been for TV. He had often watched Grylls’ survival show. Man vs. Wild. That’s where he learned the tips that saved his life, In each episode(一期节目)of Man vs. Wild, Grylls is abandoned in a wild area and has to find his way out.

When Grylls heard about Nicholas’ amazing deeds, he was super impressed that Nicholas had made it since he knew better than anyone how hard Nicholas had to work to stay alive.

1. What happened to Nicholas one Sunday afternoon?

A. He caught a cold

B. He broke his skis.

C. He hurt his eyes

D. He got lost

2. How did Nicholas keep himself warm?

A. He found a shelter.

B. He built a snow cave.

C. He kept on skiing.

D. He lighted some branches.

3. On Tuesday, Nicholas _____.

A. returned to his shelter safely

B. got stuck in the snow

C. staved where he was

D. was saved by a searcher

4. Nicholas left Grylls a very deep impression because he _____.

A. watched Grylls’ TV program regularly

B. did the right things in the dangerous situation

C. created some tips for survival

D. was very hard-working

B

The Top 4 Lies Girls Hear

1. “You'll never be good at math.”

It's generally accepted that boys are good at math while girls aren't. The fact is that it isn't true—at least, it doesn't have to be.When girls reach their teens，most of them lose their interest in math. They're trying to be regarded as female(女性)．They want to stay away from things that are boy things, and math is still considered a boy thing. Math class is hard, but if you gave it a chance you could be great at math, especially because you are a girl.

2. “Being skinny is good, and how you diet is your business.”

Lots of web sites tell visitors that losing interes t in eating is a beautiful thing. These “skinny is better”sites are lying. Losing interest in eating is a disease, not a fashion statement. It can kill you.

3. “You don't deserve to make as much money as a guy.”

It's said that in 2002 women who work full-time earn about 23 percent less than guys earn. Once you see real women succeeding in cool jobs, you'll truly get that you're worth just as much as—or more than any guys.

4. “Caffeine(咖啡因)will help you study better.”

Caffeinated soft drinks have long been advertised as must haves when you have to work very hard. But if you want to do your body a big favor, you'd better give up caffeine altogether.

5. Why do girls lose their interest in math?

A．Because they don't realize the importance of math.

B．Because math class is too hard for girls.

C．Because they aren't interested in the things which are considered boy things.

D．Because girls are not as clever as boys.

6. The word “skinny” means________.

A. pretty B．strong C．tall D．slim

7. Supposing in 2002 a man earns $20,000, how much will a woman who doing the same job probably get?

A．$10,000 B．$15,000 C．$20,000 D．$25,000

8.Which of the statement is NOT true?

A. Girls sometimes can do better than boys in math.

B. Being skinny is good for girls’ health.

C. Girls than earn as much money as boys

D. Caffeine can make people feel more excited.

C

When most people think of the word “beautiful”, they think of models and movie stars. I recognize I used to be one of them. But now my view of beauty has totally changed. I discovered what true beauty really is the other day in the McDonald’s.

I was with my parents and little brothers at the McDonald’s. Since there are only tables wit h four chairs, I’m always the one to sit at a nearby table by myself. Usually, I’m a little unhappy, but not this time.

A Mexican woman was sitting at a table, two tables away, and I could tell that in her youth she was pretty, not the traditional beauty, but a warm one. Her thick dark- brown hair was pulled back and she wore casual clothes, but none of this was why she was so beautiful to me.

When she smiled, it was like all the good things in the world came into being. When her children spoke to her, even the two-year-old, she listened carefully as if nothing else in the world mattered more. The two-year-old spread(铺开)ice cream all over her face, and the mother just kissed her nose, ice cream and all. She didn’t get angry when her daughter got ice cream on her clothes. The love and warmth this woman generated(产生)completely changed my view of beauty. She generated warmth like the sun, and her children were little planets around her.

She made me realize that the truly beautiful women are the ones like this mother. She makes a difference in her children’s lives. Instead of making them feel bad about themselves, she makes them feel great about everything. That is true beauty: to make a positive difference in another’s life through warmth and caring. Unk nowingly, she has done that, not only for her kids, but the lonely girl ,who had the good fortune to sit near her and share her warmth.

9.How did the author reform her new view of beauty?

A. By learning from her mother.

B. Through an experience in the McDonald’s.

C. From her work and social experience.

D. By the influence from her close friends,

10.How many people were there in the author’s family?

A. 3.

B. 4.

C. 5.

D. 6.

11.The Mexican mother was beautiful to the author for ______.

A. she was young and friendly.

B. she showed great love and warmth

C. she was a traditional beautiful woman

D. She had dark brown hair and white skin

12.What did the author compare the Mexican mother to ?

A. The sun

B. The planet.

C. The tree.

D. The rose.

D

Body language is the quietest, most secret and most powerful language of all. It is said that our body movements communicate about 50% of what we really mean while words themselves only do 7%. So while your mouth is closed, just it is your body language that is saying. When it comes to body language at the office, you may be making some big mistakes that could cause you trouble. The following are some tips on what you should not do when using body language at your office.

Don’t touch your co-workers, even if it’s on the back of the arm or shoulder. Many of your co-workers are not comfortable with any body contact(接触)with others. Be careful not to touch everyone at your office.

Don’t avoid eye contact. Eyes can speak. Lack of eye contact means cheat, and it can also point to no safety or lack of confidence. Trust and confidence are things you will communicate to the other person if you hold eye contact 50% of the time.

D on’t have a bad handshake. You’re going to show your kindness at once with a firm palm(手掌)to palm handshake. Showing the palms of your hands is an amiable gesture as it shows that you have a peaceful purpose. It means acceptance, and that you’re open to ne w ideas. Be careful of the dead fish handshake.

Don’t lean(倾斜) your head while listening to others. When listening to others, you should listen to him or her carefully with your head straight. For women especially, you think you are expressing interest by leaning your head when you are listening to others, but you actually come across as if you don’t understand what’s going on.

13. What can we learn from the first paragraph?

A. The importance of body language.

B. The development of body language.

C. The best way to communicate with others.

D. How to avoid making mistakes at the

office.

14. It can be known from the passage that _____.

A. the stronger you shake hands with others the better

B. leaning your head when listening expresses interest

C. leaning back and forward shows you are thoughtful

D. eye contact is very important in communications

15. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

A. How to get along with your co-workers.

B. Pay attention to your body language at the office.

C. The meaning of body language you should know.

D. Different countries have different body language

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。

Maybe you are an ordinary student. 16 This is not necessarily so. Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to. Here’s how:

Plan your time carefully. When planning your work, you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making this list, you should make a schedule of your time. First arrange your time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc, then decide a good, regular time for studying.

17 A weekly schedule may not solve all your problems, but it will force you realize what is happening to your time.

Make good use of your time in class. 18 Listening carefully in class means less work later. Taking notes will help you remember what the teacher says.

Study regularly. When you get home from school, go over your notes, review the important points that your teacher is going to discuss the next day, read that material. 19 If you do these things regularly, t he material will become more meaningful, and you will remember it longer.

Develop a good attitude towards tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. The worl d won’t end if you don’t pass a test, so don’t be over worried.

20 You will probably discover many others after you have tried these.

A. This will help you understand the next class.

B. You probably think you will never be a top student.

C. Don’t forget to set aside enough time for entertainment.

D. No one can become a top student unless he or she works hard.

E. There are other methods that might help you with your study.

F. Take advantage of（利用）class time to listen to everything the teacher says.

G. Make full use of spare time to take note of what the teacher says in class.

第二部分英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)

第一节完形填空(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，然后从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

It was in my high school science class. I was doing a task in front of the classroom with my favorite shirt on. A 21 came, “Nice shirt.” I smiled from ear to ear. Then another voice said, “That shirt belonged to my dad. Greg’s mother works for my family. We were going to 22 that shirt away, but give it to her 23 .”

I was speechless. I wanted to hide.

I stuck the shirt in the back of the closet and told my mother 24 had happened. She then dialed her 25 . “I will no longer work for your family,” she told him. That night, Mom told my dad that she couldn’t clean any more; she knew her life’s 26 was something greater.

The next morning she 27 with the personnel manager at the Board of Education. He told her that without a proper education she could not teach. So Mom decided to 28 a university.

After the first year in college, she went back to the personnel manager. He said, “You are 29 , aren’t you? I think I have a 30 for you as a teacher’s assistant. This opportunity deals with children who are mentally challenged with little or no chance of 31 .” Mom accepted the opportunity very 32 For almost five years, as a teacher’s assistant, she saw teacher after teacher give up on the children and quit（离开）, feeling 33 . Then one day, the personnel manager and the principal 34 in her classroom. The principal said, “We have watched how you 35 the children and how they communicate with you and admire your hard-working 36 over the five years. We are all in agreement that you 37 be the teacher of this class.”

My Mom spent more than 20 years there. 38 her career, she was voted Teacher of the Year. All of this came about because of the 39 comment made in the classroom that day. Mom showed me how to handle 40 situation and never give up.

21. A. noise B. voice C. sound D. tune

22. A. get B. take C. carry D. throw

23. A. otherwise B. anyhow C. instead D. actually

24. A.that B.which C. how D.what

25. A. teacher B. employer C. director D. adviser

26. A. Purpose B. encouragement C. achievement D. victory

27. A. went B. met C. worked D. stayed

28. A. visit B. continue C. attend D. prepare

29. A. serious B. fortunate C. careful D. responsible

30. A. career B. duty C. position D. part

31. A. learning B. judging C. obeying D. imagining

32. A. patiently B. eagerly C. successfully D. skillfully

33. A. upset B. frightened C. guilty D. ashamed

34. A. looked up B. went up C. took up D. showed up

35. A. Believe B. protect C. treat D. receive

36. A. spirit B. intention C. action D. attempt

37. A. must B. would C. might D. should

38. A. At B. During C. On D. With

39. A. worthless B. thoughtless C. hopeless D. helpless

40. A. challenging B. different C. dangerous D. strange

第Ⅱ卷

第二节语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。Mary: John, I hear you’ve just come back from your holiday. Where did you go?

John: I went to Italy. I visited some __41__(place) of interest and took a lot of pictures.

Do you want to see them? They are___42___ (real) very wonderful.

Mary: Sure, what was your holiday like？

John: Ah, it was great! The food was great! The wine was great!___43____ the traffic was terrible!

Mary: Why was it so bad?

John: Those ___44___ (Italy) are crazy drivers! They often sped up along the streets. I don’t want to think about it !

Mary: Let’s return ____45____ the good parts.

John: Yes, so here’s a picture of me ___46___(stand) beside the Tower of Pisa.

Mary: How wonderful!

John: It ___47___ (rain) that day when we got there, but it was still wonderful. We climbed to the top!

Mary: And what’s this?

John: That’s ___48___ photo of the Arno River. That’s the “Ponte Vecchio”, the old bridge. Mary: What was Florence like?

John: It was very__49___ (interest). There were beautiful old buildings in the city, and lots of wonderful museums.

Mary：___50____nice. I am looking forward to going there some day.

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高二英语期中试卷答题卡

第Ⅱ卷

第二节 语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)

41.____________ 42.__________ 43.__________ 44.__________ 45.____________ 46.__________ 47.__________ 48.__________ 49.____________ 50.__________ 第三部分 写作(共两节，满分35分) 第一节 短文改错(每小题1分，满分10分)

英语课上，老师要求同桌同学相互修改作文。假设以下短文为你同桌所写，请你对其进行修改。文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号(∧)，并在此符号下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。

修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词。

2.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。

Last Monday, we were having our Chinese lesson while the teacher suddenly slipped and fell. One of the boys carried her on his back to the nearest hospital immediately, under the help of some other students. It turned out which her right leg was broken but she had to stay in the hospital. The following day, we went to visit her with flowers and fruit. Seeing her lie in bed with her leg wrapping (包裹) in bandages, they felt sorry for her and hoped that she would recover soon. This Thursday, she had returned to the class in a wheelchair to give us lessons. We were deep moved and proud of having such responsible teacher.

第二节 书面表达(满分25分)

假如你是李华，你校高二年级上周举办了英语词汇风采大赛(English V ocabulary Talent Contest)。请你根据下面的提示用英语写一篇文章，介绍本次大赛的举办情况，并谈一下自己的感受。

● 时间：上周二晚上7点到9点； ● 地点：学校体育馆；

● 参加人员：高二年级所有学生与英语老师；

● 主要活动：1. 开幕式(opening ceremony)及校长致辞；2. 英语词汇风采大赛；3. 现场颁奖

及获奖选手代表介绍词汇记忆经验； ● 你的感受。

注意：词数：100-120；可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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