宁夏回族自治区银川一中2015-2016学年高二上学期期末考试英语试卷

银川一中2014—2015学年高二年级第一学期期末英语试卷命题教师：第Ⅰ卷 (选择题）第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节：（共5小题；第小题1.5分，满分7.5分）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答案，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. What will the woman do this year？A. Stay at a hotelB. Buy some furnitureC. Rent a house2. When does the conversation take place?A. At a schoolB. At a dentist’sC. At a party3. How does one get to Linden Street ?A. By taking the No.1 trainB. By crossing a parkC. By finding the downtown platform4. Why does the man want to apologize?A. He has forgotten to bring her homework.B. He is sorry that the woman’s homework is so terrible.C. He won’t finish his homework until tomorrow.5. What can we learn about the scheduled flight?A. The fare is $428 return.B. It takes off every Tuesday morningC. There are no discounts.第二节:(共15小题;每小题1.5分,共22.5分)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。

每段对话仅读两遍。

听第六段材料，回答第6－7题。

6. How are the speakers spending the weekend?A. Camping outB. Listening to musicC. Staying at home7. What does the woman think the man’s idea is like?A. Just so-soB. GreatC. Not so good听第七段材料，回答第8----9题。

8. What does the woman dislike?A. MozartB. Coca-ColaC. Parties in her house9. What will the woman do tonight?A. Move to JapanB. Stay with her cousinC. Drink some Coca-Cola听第八段材料，回答第10----12题。

10. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Brother and sisterB. Teacher and studentC. Mother and son11. Why has the boy come into the kitchen?A. To feed the kitty.B. Because he is hungry.C. To clean the refrigerator.12. Where did the boy find the kitty?A. In front of his home.B. In a garbage can.C. Beside his school gate.听第九段材料，回答第13----16题。

13. What is the woman?A. A booksellerB. A librarianC. A professor14. Why does the man need the book?A. To satisfy his professor.B. To learn something about the modern age.C. To prepare for his sociology class.15. What can a student do with a book in the reserves room?A. Read it for a few hours.B. Take it out of the room.C. Place it on a special shelf.16. What is the man going to do next?A. Go to the reserves roomB. Find his professor.C. Return to his classroom听第十段材料，回答第17----20题。

17. Why do many students like online education?A. There are no classrooms.B. It leaves them independent.C. It has a set time.18. Where is the University of Phoenix located ?A. In ColoradoB. In IllinoisC. In Arizona19. Which university offers both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees?A. The University of PhoenixB. Cardean UniversityC. Jones International University20. What is the educational advisers’ advice?A. To make sure the degree is recognized in your country.B. To complete the courses as soon as possible.C. To find a famous university.第二部分阅读理解(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。

AA morning of many years ago. I went into a restaurant where everyone from the poorest to the most powerful came for breakfast. I noticed an empty chair next to an old, poorly-dressed man. who looked somewhat disheveled. He was wearing a worn-out hat andwas alone. I asked if I might join him. He agreed quietly and I sat down to have my breakfast.We began a conversation and spoke about a wide range of things. We never introduced ourselves. I thought that he might have no money and not be able to afford something to eat. So as I rose to go back to the counter and buy a second cup of coffee, I asked, “May I get you something?”“A coffee would be nice.”Then I bought him a cup of coffee. We talked more, and he accepted another cup of coffee. Finally, I rose to leave, wished him well, and headed for the exit. At the door I met one of my friends. He asked.“How did you get to know Mr. Galbreath?”“Who?”“The man you were sitting with. He is chairman of the Board of Churchill Downs.”I could hardly believe it. I was buying, offering a free breakfast, and feeling pity for one of the world’s richest and most powerful men!”My few minutes with Mr.Galbreath changed my life. Now I try to treat everyone with respect, no matter who I think they are, and no matter another human being with kindness and sincerity.21. What does the underlined word “disheveled” mean?A. Unfriendly.B. Kind.C. Gentle.D. Untidy.22. The author bought coffees to the old man because__________.A. they were close friends in fact.B. the old man asked the author to do so.C. he wanted to set close relationship with the old man.D. he thought the old man was poor.23. How did the author probably feel after he talked with his friend?A. Surprised.B. Pitiful.C. Proud.D. Disappointed.24. What can be inferred from the passage?A. We should learn to be generous.B. It is honorable to help those in need.C. We should avoid judging people by their looks.D. People in high positions are not like what we expect.BNow, we know that if we do not get enough vitamins, we are at risk of developing a number of diseases. As a result, vitamin supplements（补品），though expensive, are popular with people who worry that they are not getting enough vitamins from the foods they eat. But contrary to what many people think, medical experts have found little evidence thatmost supplements do anything to improve health or protect against disease.In fact, medical experts warn that taking too many of some vitamins can be harmful. For example, too much vitamin E can cause bleeding. People should discuss what vitamins they take with their doctors, as some vitamins can produce harmful side effects when mixed with medicines.Experts, however, do say that sometimes vitamins can help prevent disease. People who know they lack a particular vitamin should take vitamin supplements. Some older adults, for example, may not have enough vitamin B-twelve. This is because, as people get older, their body loses its ability to take it from foods. Also, people who spend much time inside may need some extra vitamin D as the skin makes this vitamin from sunlight.Different vitamins are found in different foods. Vitamin A is found in fish liver oil. It is also in the yellow part of eggs. Sweet potatoes, carrots and other darkly colored fruits and vegetables contain substances that the body can change into vitamin A. Vitamin B-twelve is found in green leafy vegetables and other foods, like fruits. Vitamin K can be found in pork products.In fact, for most people, a balanced diet can ensure enough of the vitamins our bodies need. So, it is important for us to eat a mixture of foods every day to ensure that we get enough vitamins our bodies need.25. What is probably talked about before this passage?A. How many vitamins a person’s body needs.B. How many vitamins some foods contain.C. What people should do to stay healthy.D. The benefits that vitamins bring to our health.26. Vitamin supplements are popular with people because ________.A. people fear that a lack of vitamins will lead to diseaseB. they contain more vitamins than the foods people eatC. food does not provide enough vitamins people needD. people mistakenly think that they are good for their health27. What would be the main idea of the passage?A. Vitamins are important to our health.B. Vitamin supplements do harm to our health.C. Getting enough vitamins through a balanced diet.D. Lacking vitamins can cause many diseases.CThe way we cook is important. In many countries, the two sources of heat used for cooking are natural gas or electric stoves. The World Health Organization(WHO) warns that millions of people are dying every year from indoor air pollution. The WHO finds thatpoor cooking, heating and lighting technologies are killing millions of people each year.Indoor air pollution results from the use of dangerous fuels and cook stoves in the home. WHO officials say nearly three billion people are unable to use clean fuels and technologies for cooking, heating and lighting. And they say more than seven million people die from exposure to indoor or outdoor air pollution each year. Of that number, the WHO says about 4.3 million people die from household air pollution given off by simple biomass(生物燃料）and coal stoves.These findings show that the home use of poisonous fuels is to blame for many of these deaths. These fuels include wood, coal, animal waste and so on. Carlos Dora is working for the WHO’ s Department of Public Health, Environmental an d Social Determinants of Health. He says people should not use unprocessed coal and kerosene(煤油）fuel indoors. He says opening a window or door to let out the harmful air will not correct the situation. It will only pollute the outdoors. “New technologies and clean fuels can rid people of this problem.”The United Nations found that more than 95 percent of families in sub-Saharan Africa depend on solid fuels for cooking. It says huge populations in India, China and Latin American countries, such as Guatemala and Peru, are also at risk.Nigel Bruce is a professor of Public Health at the University of Liverpool. He says researchers are developing good stoves and other equipment to burn fuels in a more efficient way. “There are already many technologies for clea n fuels available now. An effective and reasonably low-cost ethanol(酒精）stove that is made by Dometic (a Sweden-based company)is now being experimented. Another interesting development is electric induction stoves.” In India, you can buy an induction stove for about $8. And in Africa you can buy a solar lamp for less than $1.28.How is Paragraph 2 mainly developed?A. By making classifications.B. By describing a process.C. By following time order.D. By listing numbers.29. According to Carlos Dora, what is the best solution to indoor air pollution?A. People should use new technologies and clean fuels.B. People should use an effective air cleaner.C. People should open a window or door to let out the harmful air.D. People should prevent themselves from being exposed to harmful air..30. What can we learn from the passage?A. There are already two technologies for clean fuels available for use.B. Burning solid fuels can help limit indoor air pollution .C. People can buy ethanol stoves made by Dometic in India.D. Most of the deaths from indoor pollution are in developing countries.31. Which would be the best title for the passage?A. Cause of indoor air pollution.B. The way we cook is changing.C. Indoor air pollution kills millions each year.D. The development of electric stoves.DHearst Castle is a palatial(宫殿式) park on the central California coast and a National Historic Landmark. It was designed by architect Julia Morgan for William Randolph Hearst from 1919 until 1947. In 1957, the Hearst Corporation donated the fortune to the state of California. Since that time it has been maintained as a state historic park where the estate(庄园) and its considerable collection of art and antiques are open for public tours. In spite of its location far from any urban center, the site attracts nearly one million visitors every year. Guided ToursThere are several tours which highlight various parts of the castle and gardens.●Tour One is recommended for first time visitor. It now includes the movie, Hearst CastleBuilding the Dream.●Tour Two gives visitors a closer look at the main house's upper floors, Mr. Hearst'sprivate suite, the libraries, and the kitchen.●Tour Three looks at the Castle's North Wing, guest rooms and guest house Casa DelMonte.●Tour Four features the impressive gardens and grounds, the largest guesthouse, thewine basement, and the Hidden Terrace.●The evening tour is a special tour that allows visitors to experience the Castle at night asone of the Hearst's own visitors might have.Ticket PricesHearst Castle accepts VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. Free day use parking is available for automobiles, motorcycles, tour buses and entertaining vehicles.Reservation InformationWhile tickets may be purchased at the Visitor Center upon arrival, tour reservations are strongly recommended and may be reserved online now or by calling 1-800-444-4445, see below for time.Visit www. Hearst castle. org for more information.32. Who does the Hearst Castle belong to at present?A. William Randolph Hearst.B. The state of California.C. Julia Morgan.D. The Hearst Corporation.33. If a young couple take Tour One with their 5-year-old son, how much will they pay forthe tickets?A. $48.B. $60.C.$36.D. $75.34. Which of the following is the available time to book tickets by phone?A. At 8 AM on Monday in February.B. At 7 PM on Friday in September.C. At 9 AM on Sunday in March.D. At 6 PM on Saturday in October.35. What is the purpose of the passage?A. To introduce Hearst Castle.B. To attract visitors to Hearst Castle.C. To introduce California's scenery.D. To introduce Hearst Castle' scenery.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。