四川自贡市2014-2015学年高二年级上学期期末考试英语试题及答案

秘密★启用前[考试时间：2015年1月21日下午4:00—6:00]四川自贡市2014—2015学年高二年级上学期期末考试英语试题卷本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）。

第Ⅰ卷第1至10页。

第Ⅱ卷第11至12页，共12页。

考生作答时，须将答案答在答题卡上，在本试题卷、草稿纸上答题无效。

满分150分。

考试时间120分钟。

考试结束后，将本试题卷和答题卡一并交回。

第Ⅰ卷（选择题，共90分）注意事项：1．必须使用2B铅笔将答案标号填涂在答题卡上对应题目标号的位置上。

2．第Ⅰ卷共两部分，共计90分。

第一部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分40分）第一节语法和词汇知识（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，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。

1. John plays basketball well, ________ his favourite sport is badminton.A. soB. orC. yetD. for2. —I‟m thinking of the test tomorrow. I‟m afraid I can‟t pass this time.—________! I‟m sure you‟ll make it.A. Cheer upB. No problemC. Good luckD. Go ahead3. ________ enough money, Li Hua was unable to buy the new house.A. Not savedB. Not having savedC. Not to saveD. Not saving4. Mr. Smith is a man with rich experience, ________, obviously, makes others respect him.A. whatB. thatC. whichD. who5. —When are you leaving for Chengdu?—As soon as we ________ the project.A. are completingB. completedC. will completeD. complete6. We ________ have bought the food now that there is still so much in the fridge.A. mustn‟tB. couldn‟tC. wouldn‟tD. needn‟t7. Do you have much difficulty ________ yourself ________ while talking with an American?A. making, understoodB. making, understandC. to make, understandD. to make, understood8. Johnny wanted to ride his new bicycle in the street, but his mother told him ________.A. not to doB. not toC. not do itD. do not9. I ________ a lesson in the classroom when you called me, so I didn‟t answer it.A. gaveB. was givingC. would giveD. had given10. You seem to have a ready-made answer ________ I ask you a question.A. whicheverB. whateverC. wheneverD. whoever第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

For long, a question disturbed a little boy. He couldn‟t understand why his next-desk-pal(同桌)could rank lst whenever he wanted to, while he himself 11 to .At home, he asked his M om, “Mom, am I more12 than others? I feel I study as hard as him, but why do I 13 lag behind?” Staring at him, she went14 , not knowing how to explain.She felt an impulse (冲动)to say, “you are too15 .You are not really as hard-working as others…” but she stopped16 she knew her son was suffering from the pains of 17 grades and rankings . She thought it 18 to add any additional burden to his son and was trying to find out a(n) 19 answer.Time went by quickly, the son finished primary school. 20 studying harder and harder, he was still unable to 21 his pal. To show her pride of him, Mom decided to take him to the sea. During the trip, she 22 to give out an answer.Now, the son no longer 23 his rankings, because, with the lst ranking, he was 24 by Harvard University .Back home in winter vacation, he was invited to 25 the students and parents in high school. In the speech, he mentioned a(n) 26 experience in his childhood:…When my mother and I were lying on the beach, she pointed to the front and said ,“Do you see the seabirds fiying for food over there? When the 27 comes near, little birds can escape quickly 28 …clumsy‟ seagulls (笨拙的海鸥) would take more time to complete the 29 . However, have you noticed birds that 30 fly across the endless ocean are none other than …clumsy seagulls?”11. A. refused B. decided C. failed D. afforded12. A. troublesome B. stupid C. naughty D. careless13. A. always B. never C. hardly D. even14. A. wrong B. worried C. crazy D. wordless15. A. young B. lazy C. clever D. old16. A. although B. before C. because D. unless17. A. worrying B. surprising C. doubting D. unsatisfying18. A. cruel B. unnecessary C. important D. impossible19. A. natural B. harmonious C. perfect D. ordinary20. A. Besides B. Despite C. Beyond D. Without21. A. get through B. come across C. compare with D. keep up with22. A. managed B. hesitated C. determined D. remembered23. A. cares about B. doubts about C. wonders about D. worries about24. A. invited B. accepted C. welcomed D. dismissed25. A. visit B. contact C. address D. meet26. A. private B. valuable C. interesting D. unexpected27. A. wave B. food C. wind D. time28. A. and B. since C. until D. while29. A. game B. fun C. match D. process30. A. suddenly B. immediately C. finally D. gradually第二部分阅读理解（共两节；满分50分）第一节(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)阅读下列短文，从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AEverybody has had at least one experience from which he knows the meaning of life. This time, which took place several years ago, but seems as if it just happened.On an afternoon several years ago, my brother-in-law opened the bottom drawer of my sister's dress and picked out a beautiful skirt. "Jan bought this the first time we went to New York, at least 8 or 9 years ago. She never wore it. She was saving it for a special occasion. " he said. I guess this was the occasion: it was the funeral (葬礼) of my sister, after her unexpected death.He took the shirt and put it on bed, with the other clothes we were taking to the funeral. Then he closed the drawer and turned to me, "Don't ever save anything for a special occasion. Every day you're alive is a special occasion. "I'm thinking about his words, and they've changed the way I live my life. I'm spending more time with my family and friends and less time in committee meetings. Whenever possible, life should be a kind of experience to enjoy, not to suffer. "Someday" and "one of these days" are losing their importance on my vocabulary. If it's worth seeing or hearing or doing, I want to see and hear and do it now.Ever since that day, I have been trying very hard not to put off, hold hack or save anything that would add laughter and color to our lives. Every morning when I open my eyes. I tell myself that every day, every minute, every breath, truly is a gift. So cherish every day and find the true meaning of your life.31. Why did Jan buy the beautiful skirt but didn't wear it?A. She waited for a special occasion to wear it on.B. She wanted to keep it for someone else.C. She saved it till she grew up.D. She would give it to herself as a gift some day.32. What does the underlined word "cherish" mean?A. Treasure.B. Waste.C. Own.D. Save.33. From his experience, the author learns that ________.A. everybody can have a happy life through effortsB. every day in our lives is worth cherishingC. enjoying ourselves is the most important thing in our livesD. everybody will have some things left to do after his death34. What does the author write this passage for?A. To show how to make good use of every day in life.B. To explain the true meaning of his brother-in-law's words.C. To tell people to cherish every day and find the meaning of life.D. To encourage people to waste time and enjoy themselves in life.BWe spent a day in the country and picked a lot of flowers. Our car was full of flowers inside!On our way home we had to stopped at traffic lights, and there my wife saw the bookshelf. It stood outside a furniture shop. “Buy it, ” she said at once. “We‟ll carry it home on the roof-rack(车顶). I‟ve always wanted one like that.” What could I do? Ten minutes later I was twenty dollars poorer; and the bookshelf was tied on the roof rack. It was tall and narrow, quite heavy too.As it was getting darker, I drove slowly. Other drivers seemed more polite that evening. The police even stopped traffic to let us through. Carrying furniture was a good idea. After a time my wife said, “There‟s a long line of cars behind. Why don‟t they overtake?”Just at that time a police car did overtake. The two officers inside looked at us seriously as they passed. But then, with great kindness, they led us through the rush-hour traffic. The police car stopped at our village church. One of the officers came to me.“Right, sir, ” he said. “Do you need any more help now?”I didn‟t quite understand. “Thanks, officer, ” I said. “You have been very kind. I live just on the road.”He was staring at our car: first at the flowers, then at the cupboard. “Well, well, ” he said and laughed. “It‟s a bookshelf you‟ve got there! We thought it was something else.”My wife began to laugh. Suddenly I understood why the police drove here. I smiled at the officer. “Yes, it‟s a bookshelf, but thanks again.” I drove home as fast as I could.35. From the story we know that ________.A. the writer was poor and didn‟t buy the bookshelf for his wife.B. the writer‟s wife didn‟t like the bookshelf at all.C. the writer was always glad to buy something for his wife.D. the writer was not very glad to buy the bookshelf for his wife.36. What made the writer think that carrying furniture was “a good idea”?A. He could drive slowly and it was safe.B. Other drivers would let him go first.C. His wife could use a new bookshelf.D. He could save a lot of money and time.37. Why were the police and other drivers so kind to the writer?A. Because they thought the writer liked studying very much and needed a bookshelf.B. Because they didn‟t think it was polite to overtake a car with a bookshelf on it.C. Because they thought somebody in th e writer‟s family had died and he needed help.D. Because they thought it was dangerous to carry a bookshelf on a car.38. When did the officers begin to realize they had made a mistake?A. After they arrived at the church.B. Before they overtake the w riter‟s car.C. Before they arrived at the church. C. After the writer‟s family left the church.CGood tool design is important in the prevention of overuse injuries. Well-designed tools and equipment will require less force to operate them and prevent awkward（别扭的）hand positions. They will allow the worker to keep the elbows（肘）next to the body to prevent damage to the shoulder and arm.Overuse injuries can therefore be prevented or reduced if the employer provides, and workers use:●power tools rather than havi ng to use muscle（肌肉）power●tools with specially designed handles that allow the wrist（手腕）to keep straight （See figure 1）. This means that hands and wrists are kept in the same position as they would be if they were hanging relaxed at a person‟s side●too ls with handles that can be held comfortably by the whole hand. This means having a selection of sizes—remember that tools that provide a comfortable firm Hold for a person with a very large hand may be awkward for someone with a very small hand. This is a particularly important consideration for women who may use tools originally designed for men.●tools that do not press fingers (or flesh) between the handles, and whose handles do not have sharp edges or a small surface area.39. What is the best title for the passage?A. Good tool Design for WomenB. Importance of Good Tool DesignC. Tool Design and Prevention of InjuriesD. Overuse of Tools and Worker Protection40. Which of the following describes a well-designed tool?A. It‟s kept close to the body.B. It fully uses muscle power.C. It makes users feel relaxed.D. It‟s operated with l ess force.41. What is Figure 1 used to show?A. The effective use of the tool.B. The way of operating the tool.C. The proper design of the handle.D. The purpose of bending the wrist.42. In choosing tools for women, ________ of the handle is the most important.A. the sizeB. the edgeC. the shapeD. the positionDSports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature .However, whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should be aware that your sport of choice might have great influence on the environment.Some sports are resource-hungry. Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but also tons of water. Besides, all sorts of chemicals and huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses（球场）in good condition. This causes major environmental effects. For example, in the dry regions of Portugal and Spain, golf is often held responsible for serious water shortage in some local areas.There are many environment-friendly sports. Power walking is one of them that you could take up today. You don‟t need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes; and you don‟t have to worry about resources and your purse. Simple and free, power walking can also keep youfit. If you walk regularly, it will be good for your heart and bones. Experts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make you feel less anxious, sleep well and have better weight control.Whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener by using environment-friendly equipment and buying products made from recycled materials. But the final goal should be “green gyms”. They are better replacements for traditional health clubs and modern sports centers. Members of green gyms play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other open spaces. There is no special requirement for you to start your membership. And best of all, it‟s free.39. Which of the following is the author most probably in favor of?A. Swimming in a sports center.B. Motor racing in the desert.C. Playing basketball in a gym.D. Cycling around a lake.40. What do we know about golf from the passage?A. It is popular in Portugal and Spain.B. It causes water shortages around the world.C. It pollutes the earth with chemicals and wastes.D. It needs water and electricity to keep its courses green.41. The author uses power walking as an example mainly because________.A. it is an outdoor sportB. it improves our healthC. it uses fewer resourcesD. it is recommended by experts42. The author writes the passage to________.A. show us the function of major sportsB. encourage us to go in for green sportsC. discuss the major influence of popular sportsD. introduce different types of environment-friendly sportsEA new study shows students who write notes by hand during lectures perform better on exams than those who use laptops(笔记本电脑).Students are increasingly using laptops for note-taking because of speed and legibility(清晰度).But the research has found laptop users are less able to remember and apply the concepts they have been taught.Researchers performed experiments that aimed to find out whether using a laptop increased the tendency to make notes "mindlessly" by taking down word for word what the professors said In the first experiment, students were given either a laptop or pen and paper .They listened to the same lectures and were told to use their usual note-taking skills. Thirty minutes after the talk , they were examined on their ability to remember facts and on how well they understood concepts.The researchers found that laptop users took twice as many notes as those who wrote by hand. However, the typists performed worse at remembering and applying the concepts. Both groups scored similarly when it came to memorizing facts.The researchers' report said, "While more notes are beneficial, if the notes are taken mindlessly, as is more likely the case on a laptop, the benefit disappears."In another experiment aimed at testing long-term memory, students took notes as before but were tested a week after the lecture. This time, the students who wrote notes by hand performed significantly better on the exam.These two experiments suggest that handwritten notes are not only better for immediate learning and understanding, but that they also lead to superior revision in the future.47. More and more students favor laptops for note-taking because they can________.A. write more notesB. digest concepts betterC. get higher scoresD. understand lectures better48. While taking notes, laptop users tend to be________.A. skillfulB. mindlessC. thoughtfulD. tireless49. The author of the passage aims to________.A. examine the importance of long-term memoryB. stress the benefit of taking notes by handC. explain the process of taking notesD. promote the use of laptops50. The passage is likely to appear in .A. a newspaper advertisementB. a computer textbookC. a science magazineD. a finance report第二节根据对话内容，从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在机读卡上将该项涂黑。