内蒙古包头市第九中学2015-2016学年高二英语上学期期中试题

包头九中2015-2016学年度第一学期期中考试

高二年级英语试卷

第一卷(选择题共90分)

第一部分听力(共两节，满分20分)

第一节听下面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.When will the man probably receive the magazine?

A. On Thursday.

B. On Wednesday.

C. On Tuesday.

2.What will Katherine probably do next ?

A. Buy a painting.

B. Sell her drawings.

C. Do some shopping.

3.What does the girl want to watch first?

A. The action movie.

B. The documentary.

C. The comedy.

4.When will the woman get the printer probably?

A.On Monday.

B. On Tuesday.

C. On Thursday.

5.What will the woman do next?

A. Find a pen.

B. Answer the call.

C. Leave a message.

第二节听下面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6、7题。

6.What happened to the man?

A. A flood.

B. A typhoon.

C. An earthquake.

7.What time did it happen?

A. At 2:00 am.

B. At 2:45 am.

C. At 3:15 am.

听第7段材料，回答8、9题。

8.What does the woman think of dogs?

A. Funny.

B. Troublesome.

C. Loyal.

9.Where are the speakers probably?

A. At home.

B. In a supermarket.

C. In a pet shop.

听第8段材料，回答10至12题。

10.Who is the man?

A. A stranger.

B. The woman’s friend.

C. A taxi driver.

11.What time is it now?

A. 2:55

B. 3:10

C. 3:25

12.How much change does the woman get?

A. 2 dollars.

B. 3 dollars

C. 5 dollars.

听第9段材料，回答13至16题。

13.What does the man think of his life?

A. Exciting.

B. Boring.

C. Wonderful.

14.What does the woman advice the man to do?

A. Change his job.

B. Make more friends.

C. Take a holiday.

15.What is the man going to do next?

A. Have a meeting.

B. Visit his grandparents.

C. Cook some foods.

16.What will the man do tonight?

A. Watch TV.

B. Dine out.

C. Play football.

听第10段材料，回答17至20题。

17.On what day is Thanksgiving in the USA?

A. Thursday

B. Wednesday.

C. Tuesday.

18.What’s the turkey filled with?

A. Cheese.

B. Salad.

C.fruits.

19.When is the family dinner usually held?

A. At around 4:00 pm.

B. At around 5:00 pm.

C. At around 6:00 pm.

20.What doesn’t the father do?

A. Cut the turkey.

B. Thank the family.

C. Prepare other foods.

第二部分：阅读理解 (共20小题；每小题2分, 满分40分)

第一节（共15小题，每题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

Louis Armstrong had two famous nicknames (绰号). Some people called him Bagamo. They said his mouth looked like a large bag. Musicians often called him Pops, as a sign of respect for his influence on the world of music.

Born in 1901 in New Orleans, he grew up poor, but lived among great musicians. Jazz was invented in the city a few years before his birth. Armstrong often said,

“Jazz and I grew up together.”

Armstrong showed a great talent for music when he was taught to play the cornet (短号) at a boy’s home. In his late teens, Armstrong began to live the life of a musician. He played in parades, clubs, and on the steamboats that traveled on the Mississippi River. At that time, New Orleans was famous for the new music of jazz and was home to many great musicians. Armstrong learned from the older musicians and soon became respected as their equal. In 1922 he went to Chicago. There, the tale of Louis Armstrong begins. From then until the end of his life, Armstrong was celebrated and loved wherever he went. Armstrong had no equal when it came to playing the American popular song.

His cornet playing had a deep humanity (仁爱) and warmth that caused many listeners to say, “Listening to Pops just makes you feel good all over.” He was the father of the jazz style and also one of the best-known and most admired people in the world. His death, on July 6, 1971, was headline news around the world.

21. Armstrong was called Pops because he .

A. looked like a musician

B. was a musician of much influence

C. showed an interest in music

D. traveled to play modern music

22. The third paragraph is developed .

A. by space

B. by examples

C. by time

D. by comparison

23. Which statement about Armstrong is true?

A. His tale begins in New Orleans.

B. He was born before jazz was invented.

C. His music was popular with his listeners.

D. He learned popular music at a boy’s home.

24. Which would be the best title for the text?

A. The Invention of the Jazz Music

B. The Father of the Jazz Style

C. The Making of a Musician

D. The Spread of Popular Music

B

Photographs are everywhere. They decorate (装饰) the walls of homes and are used in stores for sales of different goods. The news is filled with pictures of fires, floods, and special events. Photos record the beauties of nature. They can also bring

things close that are far away. Through photos, people can see wild animals, cities in foreign lands, and even the stars in outer space. Photos also tell stories.

Reporting the news through photos is called photojournalism. At times photojournalists tell their stories through a single picture. At other times, they use a group of pictures to tell a story. Each picture is like a chapter in a book, which can do more than record the facts. It can also be a strong force for social change.

Jacob Riis was among the first photojournalists. He took pictures of parts of New York City where the poor lived. Riis believed that poverty(贫穷) caused crime, and he used photos to help him prove his point. A few years later, the photos of small children working in factories by Lewis H ine shocked the public. Hine’s pictures helped bring about laws to protect such children.

Hundreds of pictures may have to be taken in order to get one or two really good photos. It takes science to have the photo come out clearly and art to make a photo that has a good design and expresses feeling. Photojournalists make an actual record of what they see. A photo, however, can be both a work of art and an actual record. It can record an important event as a beautiful or exciting picture.

As historical and artistic documents(文献) , photos can become more important over time. Today photojournalists still have their pictures appear in newspapers and magazines. They also publish(发表) them in books and on the Internet.

25. The underlined word “They” in the first pa ragraph refers to .

A. beauties

B. photos

C. goods

D. events

26. The photos of the small children by Hine show us that photos .

A. are also works of art

B. are popular ways of reporting news

C. often shock the public

D. can serve as a force for social change

27. What can we learn from the passage?

A. News with pictures is encouraging.

B. Photos help people improve.

C. News photos mean history in a sense.

D. People prefer reading news with pictures.

28. The text is mainly about .

A. telling the story through pictures

B. decorating the walls of homes

C. publishing historical papers

D. expressing feeling through pictures

C

Are you sometimes a little tired and sleepy in the early afternoon? Many people feel this way after lunch. They may think that eating lunch is the cause of the sleepiness. Or, in summer, they may think it is the heat. However, the real reason lies inside their bodies. At that time –about eight hours after you wake up –your body temperature goes down. This is what makes you slow down and feel sleepy. Scientists have tested sleep habits in experiments where there was no night or day. The people in these experiments almost always followed a similar sleeping pattern. They slept for one long period and then for one short period about eight hours later.

In many parts of the world, people take naps(小睡) in the middle of the day. This is especially true in warmer climates(气候), where the heat makes work difficult in the early afternoon. Researchers are now saying that naps are good for everyone in any climate. A daily nap gives one a more rested body and mind and therefore is good for health in general. In countries where naps are traditional, people often suffer less from problems such as heart disease.

Many working people, unfortunately, have no time to take naps. Though doctors may advise taking naps, employers do not allow it! If you do have the chance, however, here are a few tips about making the most of your nap. Remember that the best time to take a nap is about eight hours after you get up. A short sleep too late in the day may only make you feel more tired and sleepy afterward. This can also happen if you sleep for too long. If you do not have enough time, try a short nap – even ten minutes of sleep can be helpful.

29. Why do people feel sleepy in the early afternoon according to the text?

A. They eat too much for lunch.

B. They sleep too little at night.

C. Their body temperature becomes lower.

D. The weather becomes a lot warmer.

30. If you get up at 6:30 am, what is the best time for you to take a nap?

A. About 12:30 pm.

B. About 1:30 pm.

C. About 2:30 pm

D. About 3:30 pm

31. What would be the best title for the text?

A. Just for a Rest

B. All for a Nap

C. A Special Sleep Pattern.

D. Taking Naps in Warmer Climate.

D

The small number of newborn babies, which has been caused by high prices and the changing social situation of women, is one of the most serious problems in Asia. When people talk about it, you can hear a word inven ted in Japan, “DINKS”, which means Double Income No Kids.

In many major Asian cities like Seoul, Singapore, and Tokyo, the cost of a house is extremely high. A young couple who want to buy their own house may have to pay about $3000,000 (though prices have fallen). For a flat with one bedroom, one dining-room, a kitchen, and a bathroom, the couple will pay about $900 a month. What’s more, if they want to have a child, the child’s education is very expensive. For example, most kindergarten charges are at least $5,000 a year. In such a situation, it’s difficult to afford children.

The number of married women who want to continue working increases rapidly because they enjoy their jobs. However, if they want to have children, they immediately have serious problems. Though most companies allow women to leave their jobs for a short time to have a baby, they expect women with babies to give up their jobs. In short, if they want to bring up children properly, both parents have to work, but it is hard for mothers to work. Indeed, women who want to continue working have to choose between having children or keeping their jobs.

In a word, Asian governments must take steps to improve the present situation as soon as possible.

32. What is the main problem being discussed in the passage?

A. The small number of newborn babies.

B. The changing social situation of women.

C. The high prices of houses and education.

D. The necessary steps of Asian government.

33. According to the passage, which of the following is true?

A. It is easy for a couple to afford a child in Asia.

B. The prices of houses in Asia are quite low now.

C. Fewer and fewer married women want to have a job.

D. The word “DINKS” appeared in an Asian country.

34. To buy a flat and send a child to kindergarten, how much will a couple pay each year?

A. $5,000.

B. $5,900.

C. $10,800.

D. $15,800.

35. The writer seems to believe that Asian governments should ________.

A. let women stay at home and have a baby

B. allow only one of the parents to go out to work

C. care for the growing needs of women for jobs

D. punish the companies that permit women to leave

第二节（共5小题，每题2分，总分10分）

根据短文内容，从短文后面的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。其中有两项为多余项。

Do you constantly use the computer, whether for learning or entertainment? Computers give off radiation that is bad for your health, but here are some ways to protect yourself from computer radiation.

____36_____Green tea can be absorbed by the body easily into a form of vitamin A, which helps reduce radiation. _____37____

It is advisable to attach a radiation filter plate （辐射过滤板） in front of your computer’s screen. Make sure to avoid putting any metal substances near your computer as these may have reflected some of the electromagnetic waves that are harmful to your health. ______38______The brighter the screen the higher the radiation there will be and vice versa.

You can also put some radiation-absorbing plants such as several cacti near your computer to prevent radiation.

Make sure you do a skincare protection before sitting in front of the computer. ________39_____Wash your face soon after using the computer in order to reduce 70% of the radiation.

______40_____ Old computer in general, has one to two times more radiations released than the new one within the same distance.

A．And adjust the brightness of your computer screen.

B．Apply a layer of facial mask to protect yourself.

C．And adjust the sound level on your computer.

D．The most efficient way is by drinking some coffee regularly.

E. The simplest way is by drinking 2 & 3 cups of green tea every day.

F. If possible, purchase a new computer instead of using an old model computer.

G. It also helps keep our eyes see things clearly in the dark by improving the visual ability.

第三部分英语知识运用（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36~55各题中所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选

出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

I was a single parent of four small children, working at a low-paid job. Money was always tight, but we had a 41 over our heads, food on the table, clothes on our backs, and if not a lot, always 42 . Not knowing we were poor, my kids(孩

子们) just thought I was 43 . I’ve always been glad about that.

It was Christmas time, and although there wasn’t 44 for a lot of gifts, we planned to celebrate with a family party. But the big 45 for the kids was the fun of Christmas 46 .

They planned weeks ahead of time, asking 47 what they wanted for Christmas. Fortunately, I had saved $120 for 48 to share by all five of us.

The big 49 arrived. I gave each kid a twenty-dollar bill and 50 them to look for gifts of about four dollars each. Then everyone scattered(散开). We had two hours to shop; then we would 51 back at the “Santa’s Workshop”.

Driving home, everyone was in high Christmas spirits, 52 my younger daughter, Ginger, who was unusually 53 . She had only one small, flat bag with a few candies—fifty-cent candies! I was so angry, but I didn’t say anything 54 we got home. I called her into my bedroom and closed the door, 55 to be angry again. This is what she told me:

“I was looking 56 thinking of what to buy, and I 57 to read the little cards on the ‘Giving Trees.’ One was for a little girl, four years old, and all she 58 for Christmas was a doll(玩具娃娃). So I took the card off the tree and

59 the doll for her. We have so much and she doesn’t have anything.”

I never felt so 60 as I did that day.

41. A. roof B. hat C. sky D. star

42. A. little B. less C. enough D. more

43. A. busy B. serious C. strict D. kind

44. A. effort B. room C. time D. money

45. A. improvement B. problem C. surprise D. excitement

46. A. shopping B. travelling C. parties D. greetings

47. A. the other B. each other C. one by one D. every other one

48. A. toys B. clothes C. presents D. bills

49. A. day B. chance C. cheque D. tree

50. A. forced B. reminded C. invited D. begged

51. A. draw B. stay C. move D. meet

52. A. including B. besides C. except D. regarding

53. A. quiet B. excited C. happy D. ashamed

54. A. since B. after C. while D. until

55. A. waiting B. ready C. hoping D. afraid

56. A. out B. over C. forward D. around

57. A. forgot B. stopped C. failed D. hated

58. A. wanted B. did C. got D. played

59. A. made B. search C. bought D. fetched

60. A. angry B. rich C. patient D. Bitter

第二卷

第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分60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（一个词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Mr. Smith has been in prison for three years, which may have you think he is not a good man. But_61___a matter of fact, he was kind-hearted as well as honest. The reason___62__he was put into prison was that his six-year-old son blew up（爆炸）the bridge near his home, ___63____(imitate) what he had seen on TV. ___64____this little boy broke the law, he was too young to be put in prison. According to__65___local law, the boy’s parents had to be punished. As a result, Mr. Smith received the punishment. He_____66____(arrest)and taken to the police station finally. Most of the people in the town showed pity on him, but it was____67_____ (use). After all, law is law. Every body is to obey___68___. What’s __69____ (bad), Mrs. Smith was out of work before long. Misfortunes tell us what fortune is. ____70____the Smiths have experienced does teach us a good lesson.

第四部分：写作(共两节．满分45分)

第一节单词拼写（10分）

71. You surely get a sense of a__________when you manage to reach the top of the Great

Wall.

72. After careful c___________, he agreed to go there with us.

73. He struggled to o_____________ his shyness.

74. I am not very s___________with the surroundings here.

75. He is e__________ with much experience in teaching.

76.The ___________(运动)against smoking has won a victory.

77. Please state your name, address and ______________(职业).

78. Scientists are ___________（相信的）of the positive effect of laughter on physical and mental health.

79. She is very _____________（挑剔的）about her clothes.

80.His aunt seemed to be sleeping. The young man ___________(低语)to his uncle for fear of waking her up.

第二节短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）

短文中共有10处错误，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：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词的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。

We receive your application last week. We regret to inform you that our company has hired a boy calling Tonny the job of the manager assistant. Having studied your certificate careful，we decided that we should hire someone with more office experiences for this particular position. You have impressed them with your desire to learn and your ability to work hard, but we do hope that you will apply for a position in our company sometime in the future. We would like to thank you on your being interested in our company. Please to contact us if there is any further questions. 第三节书面表达(满分25分)

为了帮助中学生健康成长，某中学英文报开辟了＂HEART-TO-HEART＂专栏。假设你是该栏目的编辑Jamie ，收到一封署名为Worried的求助信。信中该同学向你诉说了自己的困扰：近日容易发脾气，使正常的学习和生活受到了影响。请用英文给该同学写一封回信。

内容要点如下：

１. 表示理解并给予安慰；

2. 提出建议并说明理由。

注意：1.词数100-120左右；

2.信中不能出现与本人相关的信息；

3.信的开头与结尾已为你拟好，不计入总词数。

参考词汇： temper n. 脾气，情绪

Hi Worried,

I’m sorry to know that you’re having such a bad time at the

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Yours,

Jamie

高二英语期中考试答案

听力 ABCBB CBBCC ABBCA AACAC

阅读理解21--24 BCCB 25-28 BDCA 29-31 CCB 32-35 ADDC

七选五 EGABF

完型填空 41-45 ACCDD 46-50 ABCAB 51-55 DCADB 56-60 DBACB

语法填空61. as 62. why 63.imitating 64. Although (Though/ While ) 65. the

66. was arrested 67. useless 68. it 69 worse 7 0. What

单词拼写

71.achievement 72.consideration 73. overcome 74. satisfied 75. equipped 76. campaign 77. occupation 78. convinced 79. particular 80. whispered

短文改错

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书面表达

Hi worried,

I’m sorry to know that you’re having such a bad time at the moment. The truth

is that everyone will have one of those periods when things seem to be going wrong,

so you don’t have to worry too much. The important thing is to learn to control your

temper so that you may not do or say anything you’ll regret. Here are three useful

tips.

First, talk to someone you trust about how you feel. This is a good way of letting

your anger out without hurting others or yourself. Second, go outdoors and play team

games with your friends as physical exercise is an effective way to get rid of anger.

And third , remain optimistic about your future. Such a positive attitude toward life

can be helpful in lifting your spirits.

I hope you’ll soon feel calmer and carry on as usual.

Yours,

Jamie