【英语】河北省承德市第八中学2014-2015学年高二下学期第二次阶段考试

2014—2015高二年级下学期第二次阶段考试英语试题出题人____郭申_____本试卷分为第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题）两部分。

满分150分，考试时间90分钟。

第一部分：听力（共两节，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，回答第1~5小题。

1.When did the plane leave?A. At 11:05.B. At 11:15.C. At 11:25.2.How did Charles travel in China?A. By bus.B. By car.C. By train.3.What does the man advise the woman to do?A. Get a good job.B. Do better in her job.C. Change her job.4.Where does the conversation probably take place?A. On the phoneB. At a restaurant.C. In a supermarket.5.What can you learn from the conversation?A. The plane was slightly damaged.B. David was not killed in the air-crash.C. David lost his life in the air-crash.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听第6段材料，回答第6~7小题。

6.Why does the man phone the woman?A. To ask for information.B. To invite her to a match.C. To offer help.7.Which shows the right way for the man to go to the stadium?8.What does the woman think of the stadium?A. It’s difficult to find.B. It’s very far.C. It will be full.听第7段材料，回答第9~11小题。

9.How many stories did the man tell the woman?A. Two.B. Three.C. Four.10.What happened to the robber at last?A. He was killed.B. He was caught.C. He ran away.11.Why did the man in the last story get in through the chimney?A. He thought it interesting.B. He got mad.C. He was locked out of his house. 听第8段材料，回答第12~14小题。

12.What kind of food is the man ordering?A. Common Japanese food.B. Typical Japanese food.C. Typical Chinese food.13.How many guests will the man treat?A. About five.B. Less than five.C. About ten.14.Which price does the man choose?A. $100.B.$500.C. Not A or B.听第9段材料，回答第15~17小题。

15.What is the woman going to do?A. Attend a party.B. Take a holiday.C. Go on a business trip.16.When does the woman plan to arrive?A. Late Friday.B. Midday Saturday.C. Saturday night.17.What is the weather like in the town during the day?A. Cold.B. Wet.C. Warm.听第10段材料，回答第18~20小题。

18.What is the talk mainly about?A. The entertainment awards.B. The Nobel Prizes.C. People’s Choice Awards.19.In some people’s opinion, what draws mor e attention in the ceremonies?A. What the winners say.B. What the winners wear.C. What the winners show.20.What can we learn about the speaker?A. She is interested in pre-show.B. She is not interested in all the award shows.C. She is interested in what the stars will say.第二部分阅读理解（共15小题。

每小题2分，满分30分）第一节：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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AWhat to do this weekend in LondonBeach CampWalpole Park, Mattock Lane, Ealing, W5 (020 8579 5436), today and tomorrow (and until Thurs)，midday－6 pm, children ￡5, adults free.Spend a day at the seaside without having to travel out of London. This children's event ispart of Ealing's Summer Festival, and there's the added bonus that, if it rains, you don't have to pack up and go home either, as th e ―beach‖ will be in a weatherproof tent.The Blue Peter ExperienceBBC Experience, Broadcasting House, Portland Place, W1 (0870 603 0304), today and tomorrow,10 am－6 pm, adults ￡7.50, children ￡4.95.The show may be over for the summer but now, with this new exhibition, young fans canfind out about life behind the scenes on the long－running children's programme. There's the chance to have a go at presenting the show, watch clips of some of the funniest moments, as wellas discovering endless fascinating facts about the programme.Out of AsiaVictoria Embankmen Garden, Villiers St, WC2 (020 7375 0441), today and tomorrow, 2 pm－6 pm, free.This family event celebrates the music, dance and drama of India, China and Bangladesh. For more free entertainment, head across the bridge to the National Theatre, which has a programmeof outdoor events today. There's Woza Africa －a truly outstanding line－up of African music, dance and activities tomorrow.Children's FestivalCardiff Castle, Cardiff (02920 394040), today, 10：30 am－5pm, tickets ￡2 (under－threes free)．It's that time of year again, when the green of Cardiff Castle is turned into a children's wonderland. This year, there's an environmental theme, so there are big junk sculptures and a life－size whale, as well as clowns, mazes, workshops and videos.Firework FantasiaCannon Hill Park, Birmingham (0121 464 2000), tonight, 7 pm, adults ￡5, children ￡3 (prebooked group ticket ￡10)．Pack your picnic basket for an evening music in one of Birmingham's loveliest parks.The concert by the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra will end with a fireworks display.21. If people want to feel the joy of summer beach, they can go to ________.A. Walpole ParkB. Cardiff CastleC. Cannon Hill ParkD. Victoria Embankmen Garden22. If a family of two adults and two children go to enjoy the Blue Peter Experience, how much should they pay?A. ￡15.00.B. ￡16.00.C. ￡24.90.D. ￡10.00.23. What do all the events mentioned in the text have in common?A. They are all intended for Londoners.B. They are all suitable for children.C. They are all held indoors.D. They all last two days.BMy father and I were very close. I loved pleasing him, and he was always proud of my success. If I won a spelling contest at school, he was on top of the world. Later in life whenever I got a promotion(提升), I’d call my father right away and he’d rush out to tell all his friends. In 1970, when I was named President of the Ford Motor Company, I don’t know which of us wa s more excited.Like many native Italians, my parents were very open with their feelings and their love – not only at home, but also in public. Most of my friends would never hug their fathers. But I hugged and kissed my dad at every opportunity – nothing could have felt more natural.He was a curious man who was always trying new things. He was the first person in Allentown to buy a motorcycle. Unfortunately, my father and his motorcycle didn’t get along too well. He fell off it so often that he got rid of it just a month after buying it. As a result, he never again trusted any vehicle with less than four wheels.Because of that motorcycle, I wasn’t allowed to have a bicycle when I was growing up. Whenever I wanted to ride a bike, I had to borrow one from a friend. On the other hand, my father let me drive a car as soon as I turned sixteen.24. When I won a contest at school, my father would ______ .A. get very surprised at itB. tell all his friend about itC. feel most happy over itD. be much more excited than I25. Which of the following statement shows that my father was a curious man?A. He was the first person in town to buy a motorcycle.B. I wasn’t allowed to have a car when I was growing up.C. He was always proud of my success.D. He was very open with his feelings and his love.26. My father trusted no vehicle with less than four wheels because _____.A. he did not like the way I always borrowed bicycles from friendsB. he thought that cars were faster than motorcyclesC. he liked every new model made by the Ford Motor companyD. he had trouble in riding his motorcycle27. The writer of the passage is mainly trying to tell us________.A. his father always shared his joy when he was at schoolB. the father and son were close to each other all the timeC. Italians are far more open with their feelings and their loveD. why he did not have a bicycle when he was growing upCJustin and Mary woke up early, even though they were on a vacation at their uncle's lake house . The night before, Uncle Thomas told them about the Foggy Figure that lived in the lake. Justin a nd Mary decid-ed to see it before their vacation ended."Is it foggy outside?" Mary asked, as Justin looked out the window. "Yes! Let's go!" said Justin.It was only 5:00 a.m., so everyone else in the house was still asleep. Mary and Justin came to the boat dock(码头). They saw thick fog over the lake."Do you see anything?" asked Mary.―Nothing. Do you think Uncle Thomas was just trying to scare us with that story?‖Mary shock her head. ―Remember what Uncle Thomas said? The foggy figure haunts(常常出没) the lake. We’re on the dock. Maybe that’s why we can’t see him. The people in the story were in boats‖Justin crept(蹑足前进) toward the end of the dock. He could barely see the outline of Uncle Thomas’s boat. He carefully lowered himself into the boat and then reached for Mary’s hand.Mary climbed into the boat and sat beside him. She was getting nervous now that they were on the water. ―See anything?‖ They looked around, and gradually, the fog began to lift. Mary turned around and screamed. ―The foggy figure!‖ It was in the boat with them!Justin and Mary hugged each other in fear, but then they heard a laugh. Justin leaned toward the foggy figure. ‖Uncle Thomas?‖―I knew that story would get you two out of bed early enough to take a ride in the boat with me.‖Mary sighed, happy there was no foggy figure after all. Justin looked relieved, too.Uncle Thomas la ughed. ―I packed a breakfast for us.‖Mary smiled. She had smelled coffee. And Uncle Thomas had packed cakes for them, too.28. Justin and Mary woke up early because_________.A. they wanted to see the foggy figureB. they had to clean the houseC. they had to make breakfastD. they were frightened of Uncle Thomas’s story29. Justin and Mary finally found the foggy figure_________.A. in the waterB. in the kitchenC. on the boat dockD. in the Uncle Thomas’s boat30. Why did Uncle Thomas tell Justin and Mary the story about the foggy figure?A. He wanted to scare themB. he wanted to entertain themC. He wanted them to take a boat ride with himD. he wanted to play a game with them31. Which of the following can best describe Justin and Mary?A. ShyB. CuriousC. SmartD. HumorousDMeet the amazing Eliot Schrefer, and see why we’re big fans!Scope: Why do you write stories about animals?Eliot:I’ve always been excited by animal stories. When I was young, I liked reading about animals because they seemed like they needed help, and they were also voiceless.Scope: Where did you get the idea for Animal Distress Calls?Eliot: Many years ago, I had a friend who worked as a doctor at the Bronx Zoo. One eveninghe invited me to see the zoo after hours. Wandering that quiet, dark zoo was haunting. I was imagining adventures with big wild animals, but only the wolves were awake. Then he took me into the clinic, where I met a sick bird. That nighttime visit clearly had a big impact on this story.Scope: Why did you leave Josie’s fate ambiguous in the story Animal Distress Calls?Eliot: So many of us have known a creature, human or nonhuman, who’s been suffering. Sometimes everything gets better, and sometimes it doesn’t. That doesn’t change the important, compassionate(有同情心的) act of caring. I didn’t want the story to become about the outcome of Josie’s illness. I wanted it to be about the sympathy Josie and Julia share for each other.Scope: Have you had a personal experience with an animal that changed you?Eliot:I had a moment during research for my ape novels when I was staying at a bonobo sanctuary (倭黑猩猩保护区) in Congo. I’d have breakfast with Oshwe, a young bonobo who was too little to eat with the rest of the group. Sitting with him for a few hours each morning, I helped make sure that he finished his meal and got the nutrition he needed --- but it also felt like a gift he was giving me. Oh, I remember thinking, you’re spending this precious mornin g time with me!32. According to the text, Eliot Schrefer is famous ____.A. as an animal doctorB. as a volunteer taking care ofC. for his social bond with animalsD. for his amazing animal stories animals33. While visiting the Bronx Zoo , Eliot schrefer was surprised by _____A. the active wolvesB. the quiet atmosphereC. his friend’s behaviourD. the violent wild animals34. Eliot Schrefer left Josie’s fate ambiguous because_______.A. he thought it was not importantB. he wanted readers to make a guessC. he wanted to attract readers’ attentionD. he would make it clear in his next story35. What was Eliot Schrefer’s attitude towards Oshwe?A. ProudB. FrightenedC. AppreciativeD. Disappointed第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。