高二年级英语期初考试

2015年郸城高二年级上期期初考试

英语试题

本试卷分为第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。

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，每题2分，满分30分)

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Ning Zetao has become China’s new swimming star due to his amazing performance at the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon(仁川), South Korea.

With already two gold medals in hand, the 21-year-old clocked 47.70 seconds in the 100m freestyle, setting a new Asian record. This result has been recognized by FINA as the world’s third best time this year, fast enough to have won a gold medal in last year’s Barcelona Worl d Championships.

“It is my first international event,”said Ning, who later won a fourth gold medal in Incheon. “I am happy that my results are pretty close to my personal best.”

Born in the central Chinese city of Zhengzhou,Ning entered the local team at t he age of 11 and joined the navy team in 2007.He first caught people’s attention in 2009 when he finished eighth in the 200m individual medley at the National Games.

Nevertheless, Ning suffered from bone infection in both knees for a long time, which made him unable to train hard on his kicks.

He also had an indigestion problem and had to eat “soft” food which is easy to digest. His poor stomach even made it impossible for him to complete week-long full time training.

But the young swimmer never gives up. His idol is the great Russian swimmer Alexander Popov, who continued to win Olympic gold medals after he was stabbed on a street. Ning said, “He was a real fighter and I need to learn from him.”

Taken better care of by coaches and doctors, Ning can now train as normally as others. And that is why he can get today’s achievements.

The gold medals at the Asian Games also boosted the confidence of the new swimming star, who hopes to enter the national team and compete for China in more international events.

“Chinese men’s swimmers have never been placed among top eight in the short-distance freestyle,” he said. “I hope I can do it, just like what Sun Yang did in the mid-long distance freestyle.”

21．The best title could be ______.

A. Ning Zetao, a world famous swimmer

B. Ning Zetao, a promising rising star

C. Ning Zetao, a strong-will soldier

D. Ning Zetao, a world gold medalist

22．We can learn from the passage that ______.

A. the results Ning got in Incheon are his best

B. Ning is good at both 100m and 200m freestyle

C. Ning broke an Asian record at the 2014 Asian Games

D. Ning has already got 5 gold medals in the international event

23．It can be inferred from the passage that ______.

A. some health problems have little effect on Ning’s training

B. being well ca red of is the main reason for Ning’s achievements

C. the Chinese swimmers have never got into the top eighth in the world event

D. gold medalist as Ning is, he is not yet a member of National Swimming Team

24．The underlined word “boost” in the last but on e paragraph probably means ______.

A. increase

B. weaken

C. lack

D. encourage

B

For some minutes, all was quiet in the street. Then, from across the street, someone came walking at a slow pace.

It looked like a man of middle height, dressed in a big raincoat, a soft hat and rubber soled boots or shoes, and making little sound while walking: at most a soft, sliding sound. No one was in sight. It was a street with two rows of about fifty small houses, and there were three lamps on either side. The lamp nearest the child’s house could be seen clearly, but the others were almost hidden by the smoky air. A car passed the end of the street and its lights showed faintly, but clearly enough the wrinkled skin of a woman’s small face. The car disappeared as the woman, wrapped up in her coat, reached the doorway of the child’s house.

She put a key into the lock quickly, pushed the door open and stepped inside, then close the door without looking round. She began to breathe hard.

She leaned against the door for a moment, then straightened up as if with an effort, and walked towards the door of the front room, the passage leading to the kitchen, and the narrow staircase. She hesitated outside the door, and then went up the stairs, quickly but with hardly a sound. There was enough light from the narrow hall to show the four doors leading off a small landing. She pushed each door open in turn and shone a torch inside, and the light fell upon beds, walls, furniture, a bathroom band basin, a mirror which flashed brightness back; but this was not what the woman was looking for. She turned away and went downstairs and hesitated again at the foot of the stairs, then turned towards the kitchen. Clearly there was nothing there, or in the small wash-room, that she wanted. Two rooms remained; the front room and a smaller one next to it. She opened the front room door. After a moment, she saw the child’s bed and the child.

25．The lights of the car passing the end of the street showed that _______.

A. a woman was walking by herself up the street

B. a man was walking up the street

C. a man was driving by himself up the street

D. a woman was driving the car

26．When she got into the house, the woman ______.

A. went upstairs at once

B. seemed tired

C. started breathing again

D. felt excited

27．What the woman was looking for was _______.

A. furniture

B. a bathroom-basin

C. a room

D. a child

28．From the description above we can see that the woman was _______.

A. old and earnest

B. energetic and cold

C. young and powerful

D. weak and hopeless

C

This March is a busy month in Shanghai. There’s a lot to do. Here are the highlights.

Live Music—Late Night Jazz

Enjoy real American jazz from Herbie Davis, the famous trumpet player. He’s coming with his new 7-piece band, Herbie’s Heroes. Herbie is known to play well into the early hours, so don’t expect to get much sleep. This is Herbie’s third visit to Shanghai. The first two were sold out, so get your tickets quickly.

Scottish Dancing

Take your partners and get ready to dance till you are tired. Scottish dancing is fun and easy to learn.

Instructors will demonstrate the dances. The live band, Gordon Stroppie and the Weefrees, are also excellent.

Exhibitions—Shanghai Museum

There are 120,000 pieces on show here. Your can see the whole of Chinese history under one roof. It’s always interesting to visit, but doubly so at the moment with the Egyptian Tombs exhibition. There are lots of mummies and more gold than you’ve ever seen before. Let us know if you see a mummy move!

Dining –Sushi chef in town

Sushi(寿司) is getting really big in Shanghai. In Japan, it’s become an art form. The most famous Sushi ‘artist’ is Yuki Kamura. She’s also one of the few female chefs in Japan. She’ll be at Sushi Scene all of this month.

For a full listing of events, see our website.

29．Suppose you are going to attend an activity at 8:00p.m. on Saturday, which one can you choose?

A. Exhibitions –Shanghai Museum

B. Scottish dancing

C. Live Music—Late Night Jazz

D. Dining—Sushi chef in town

30．Which of the following is true according to the advertisements?

A. Scottish dancing is so interesting and easy that it never tires you out .

B. The performance given by the American jazz band won’t last long .

C. Sushi is not popular in Shanghai as it is a kind of Japanese traditional food.

D. It is more interesting to visit Shanghai Museum for the exhibits from Egypt.

31．From the text we may learn that Kamura is _________.

A. a cook

B. a waitress

C. an musician

D. an artist

D

I decided to cut my front lawn (草坪) today, especially since I live on a main street downtown with lots of traffic. I finished mine and decided to cut my neighbor —Joan’ grass while I was good at it. She is a sweet person who has gone through some trying times in the last year. Her brother passed away because of cancer last year, and her sister (who lives with her) was mentally challenged — yet so sweet!

It was a difficult time with physical and mental challenges that led her employer in our local hospital to let her go after 25 years of service! Lastly, my neighbor Joan, who is a nurse in our local hospital was diagnosed with esophageal(食道) cancer in December. She went through radiation and a long recovery — but thankfully she is in remission(缓解).

Anyway, in short I was leaving my house this afternoon and she stopped me to thank me for cutting her grass. She told me her dad passed away on Friday and she just arrived home from the funeral service, so she didn’t know when she would have time to cut her grass. So, when she arrived home and saw it cut she was more than happy and grateful! I said to her, "You are welcome.It’s just a small act of kindness for a neighbor."

I did it for exercise and pleasure, not knowing it meant more to her than just doing a neighbor a favor!

32.Although a lot of unfortunate matters happened to Joan, she is still .

A.pessimistic

B.optimistic

C.depressed

D.disappointed

33.What’s the meaning of the underlined word "trying" in the first paragraph?

A.Happy.

B.Exciting.

C.Simple.

D.Hard.

34.What can we learn from the first three paragraphs?

A.Joan is unlucky.

B.Joan lives happily.

C.Joan has retired.

D.Joan’ employer doesn’t like her.

35.How does Joan feel about the author’s helping her cut grass?

A.She feels sad.

B.She feels only happy.

C.She feels very happy and thankful.

D.She feels easy.

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。

Even if you think that your parents are mean-spirited at times, loving your parents is a normal and fulfilling part of life. You love them for the fact that they created you, raised you, and are in part a source of who you are. Here are some ways to love your parents.

__36___ A gentle “good morning” and “I love you” will warm a coldest heart. Remember that they brought you into this world. Without your parents, we might still wander at an unknown corner in an unknown world. Respect them more and cherish these moments. You can use these moments to learn from them when you're off on your own. It's OK to get angry but angry actions don't help you or your parents. Act calmly, cool off, journal about your feelings, or talk to a friend. ___37___

Obey their requests. It will make your attitude better and earn you more respect from them. It may seem like you are going through hell when you don’t get what you want or you have to clean. However, you had better remember they keep a roof over your head when it’s cold, raining, snowing, or too hot. Understand that parents are human beings and make mistakes.___ 38___ Since you can forgive your friends, why not forgive your parents?

Keep company with them. Do things with your parents like watching TV, or go somewhere with them. __39____ Listen to their old stories and learn from them. You will find they are your teachers in this way or another.

Some people simply may not be able to love their parents. __40__ Seek help if you are being abused in any way. Parents do not have a right to harm you.

A. Forgiveness is the key.

B. Tell them you love them every morning.

C. Parents will in turn express their love to you.

D. After this, share your feelings with your parents.

E. Anyway, spend as much time with them as you can.

F. Please remember parents are as important as friends.

G. There can be realistic reasons for this, family violence for example.

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，每题1.5分，满分30分)

Most people agree that a pet adds joy to a person’s life. Scientists are now finding that having a pet may keep its owner 41 . And good health may add years to a person’s life.

Scientists have been 42 the tie between pets and health for years. In 1990, a study was done with people aged 65 and older. It 43 that pet owners went to the doctor less than people _44_ pets. Do pets make people 45 ? Are people able to handle their everyday lives better? Alan Beck, who is a researcher, says that 46 the answer to the questions is yes, then having pets may be a good idea.

Can pets also help people live longer? Rebecca Johnson did a study to 47 . Johnson teaches nurses how to care for 48 people. Her study shows that having pets may cause people to 49 more slowly.

The human body makes many chemicals. Some of the chemicals make people feel 50 . Others make people feel bad. In Johnson’s 51 , levels of the “good” chemicals 52 when people were around pets while levels of the “bad” chemicals went down. The good 53__ seemed to slow the aging of cells. If this is 54 , maybe people should spend more time with their 55 . Then people might feel better and 56 longer.

You might be allergic（过敏的） to pets. Or you may not want to 57 a pet. Never fear. A robotic, or computer pet may be just the thing for you.

Scientists are testing computer pets, like the robotic dog AIBO. They want to see if 58__ pets can help people the way 59 dogs do.

Will a robotic pet 60 the real pet sitting with you on the sofa? Something tells us that it will probably become a reality.

41．A. healthy B. excited C. mad D. hurried

42．A. carrying out B. making up C. looking at D. breaking down

43．A. warned B. showed C. reminded D. advised

44．A. through B. beyond C. against D. without

45．A. busier B. funnier C. happier D. angrier

46．A. though B. until C. if D. unless

47．A. find out B. put out C. turn out D. set out

48．A. sick B. friendly C. old D. lovely

49．A. age B. move C. walk D. grow

50．A. bored B. surprised C. sleepy D. good

51．A. study B. work C. story D. case

52．A. changed B. varied C. fell D. rose

53．A. sides B. chemicals C. studies D. dogs

54．A. important B. unusual C. true D. impossible

55．A. children B. pets C. friends D. neighbors

56．A. live B. wander C. stay D. travel

57．A. head for B. search for C. cheer for D. care for

58．A. family B. computer C. baby D. toy

59．A. brave B. quiet C. faithful D. real

60．A. destroy B. replace C. improve D. accompany

第II卷

第二部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）

第二节（共10小题，每题1.5分，满分15分）

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。

Learning to study isn’t difficult. The first thing to remember is 61 you must be willing to learn. It doesn’t mean that you must like the subject. It does mean, 62 , that you must be willing to learn whatever is necessary. Try to understand 63 it is important and how it helps you. Having a good command of mathematical facts will be useful in 64 whole life. Enough words and expressions make any kind of writing 65 (easy) than you thought. Of course your 66 (curious) will make the subject that you think is going to be uninteresting attractive.

Here is some advice for you. Have a certain time and place each day so that you can bury yourself in study 67 interruptions. Have everything ready before you sit down to study. 68 (know) what you should learn is also important. Read carefully and pay special attention to the most important things. What’s more, you need 69 (consult)your teachers in time when you have trouble with your homework. Never forget the importance of review and preview.

Follow the advice 70 you are sure to benefit from it.

第三部分写作（共两节，满分35分）

第一节短文改错（共10小题，每题1分，满分10分）

下面短文中有10处语言错误。请在有错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写上该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及修改均仅限一词；

2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

It isn’t hard to grow up into a responsible member s of society.

I can well remember an incident that happens on a rainy Sunday afternoon.

I was on my way to the bookstore and was waiting the green light at a crossing when a girl of about ten was knocked on by a passing car, it drove off quickly.

A man immediately rushed to a girl to give her first aid and I joined in without hesitation. Luckily she was not badly injured but we sent her to the nearest hospital. Comparing with the escaped driver, I am proud of what I did.

As a member of society, I am aware of that being responsible is that it takes to make a better society.

第二节书面表达（满分25分）

假定你是班长李华，请根据以下内容给新任外教Smith先生写一封信, 向他表示欢迎并转达同学们对英语课的希望：

1. 介绍西方文化；

2. 组织多样活动；

3. 关注学生发音, 提高听说能力。

注意：

1．词数100左右；

2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3．开头已为你写好。

Dear Mr. Smith,

I’m writing on behalf of my class to extend our warm welcome to you. Here are some of our expectations for your English class.

___________________________________________________________________________ _____

___________________________________________________________________________ _____

___________________________________________________________________________ _____

Yours truly,

Li Hua

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