山西省重点高中2015-2016学年高二英语下学期期中试题(含答案)
2015-2016学年第二学期期中考试(卷)高二英语考试时间：120分钟；学校：__________姓名：__________班级：__________考号：__________注意事项：1. 答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息2. 请将答案正确填写在答题卡上第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分60分）第一节（共15小题，每小题3分，满分45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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AThe Antarctica is actually a desert. It is the only continent on the earth without a river or a lake.The Antarctica is all ice all year round. The warmest temperature ever recorded there is zero, at the South Pole. Explorers used to think that a place so cold would have a heavy snowfall. But less than ten inches of snow falls each year. That is less than half an inch of water. Ten times that much moisture (水份) falls in parts of the Sahara.The little snow that falls in Antarctica never melts. It continues to pile up deeper and deeper year after year and century after century. When the snow gets to be about eighty feet deep it is turned to ice by the weight of snow above it .1. Antarctica is called a desert because it_______.A. is sandy.B. has the same temperature as a desert.C. has little moisture and no lakes or rivers.D. there are no people there.2. Antarctica has_______.A. ten times as much moisture as the Sahara.B. the same amount of moisture as the Sahara.C. about one—tenth of the moisture of the Sahara.D. none of the above.3. The snow in Antarctica is very deep because it_______.A. never stops falling.B. piles up year after year.C. never melts.D. both B and C.4. The snow turns to ice when______.A. it gets wet.B. the next snowfall comes.C. the temperature gets colder.D. the snow above it is heavy enough.Passage BBaths and bathing have long been considered of medical importance to man. In Greece there are the ruins of a water system for baths built over 3,000 years ago. The Romans had warm public baths. In some baths, as many 3,000 persons could bathe at the same time.Treating disease by taking bathing has been popular for centuries. Modern medical bathing first becamepopular in Europe and by the late 1700’s has also become popular in the United States.For many years frequent bathing was believed to be bad f or one’s health. Ordinary bathing just to keep clean was avoided , and perfume was often used to cover up body smells!By the 1700’s doctors began to say that soap and wate r were good for health. They believed that i t was good for people to be clean. Slowly, people began to bathe more frequently. During the Victorian Age of the late 19th century, taking a bath on Saturday night became common.In the United States ordinary bathing was slow to become popular. During the 18th and early 19th centuries, many Americans were known as “The Great Unwashed!” In one American city , for example, a person was only allowed to take a bath every thirty days! That was a law!Frequency of bathing today is partly a matter of habit. People know that bathing for cleanliness is important to health, Doctors know that dirty bodies increase the chance of diseases. As a result, in the United States, people generally bathe often. Some people bathe once a day at least. They consider a daily bath essential to good health.5. A water system for baths was built by _______ over 3,000 years ago.A. the RomansB. the GreeksC. the AmericansD. the Europeans6. Dirty bodies can_______.A. ruin one’s businessB. cause diseaseC. drive customers awayD. cause good health7. In the 18th century doctors believed that being clean was_______.A. unimportantB. good for healthC. harmfulD. important8.The underlined word perfume probably means________.A. a sweet smelling substanceB. good healthC. a strange smelling substanceD. large wealthPassage CThe man sitting opposite Robert was the Financial Controller. Everybody called him “the FC” for short. He made all the decisions about money. Robert needed some more. That was why he had to see him. The two men did not get on very well. In fact, they had always disliked each other.“Your request is out of the question,” the FC said. Robert had difficulty in controlling himself, but he managed somehow. He explained that he wanted the money in order to make more programmes.“And why do you want to do that?” the FC asked sharply. Again, Robert almost lost his temper. “Because more and more people are listening to my department’s programmes. There’s gre a t demand for them,” he answered.The FC did not seem to believe him. But Robert had a report on the numbers of listeners to all EBC programmes. The FC became less confident. Robert threw the report down on the table and told him to read it.The FC looked at it in silence. The figures proved that he had been wrong, but he did not want to admit it. “Well,”he finally said, “I may have made a small mistake.”Robert noticed the word “may.” He got up to leave. But he had the feeling that he would get the money after all.9. “Your request is out of the question.”Here “out of the question”means______.A. without any questionB. with some question.C. impossible.D. possible.10. Robert decided to make more programmes because________.A. he wanted to meet the needs of the listeners.B. “the FC”disliked himC. the members of his department wanted him to do so.D. he wanted to show himself off.11. Why were more and more people listening to Robert’s programmes?A. Because he always lost his temper.B. Because he disliked “the FC.”C. Because the programmes were rich and to the taste of the listeners.D. It isn’t men tioned directly in the text..12. Who do you think won the argument in the end?A. The Financial Controller.B. Robert.C. Nobody.D. The listeners.Passage DElizabeth Blackwell was born in England in 1821, and moved to New York City when she was ten years old. One day she decided that she wanted to become a doctor. That was nearly i mpossible for a woman in the middle of the nineteenth century. After writing many letters asking for admission(录取) to medical schools, she was finally accepted by a doctor in Philadelphia. She was so determined that she taught school and gave music lessons to get money for the cost of schooling.In 1849, after graduation from medical school. She decided to further her education in Paris. She wanted to be a surgeon(外科医师) , but a serious eye problem forced her to give up the idea.Upon returning to the United States, she found it difficult to start her own practice because she was a woman. By 1857 Elizabeth and her sister, also a doctor, along with another woman doctor, managed to open a new hospital, the first for women and children. Besides being the first woman physician and founding her own hospital , she also set up the first medical school for women.13. Why couldn’t Elizabeth Blackwell realize her dream of becoming a surgeon?A. She couldn’t get admitted to medical schoolB. She decided to further her education in ParisC. A serious eye problem stopped herD. It was difficult for her to start a practice in the United States14. How many years passed between her graduation from medical school and the opening of her hospital?A. Eight yearsB. Ten yearsC. Nineteen yearsD. Thirty-six years15. According to the passage, all of the following are “firsts” in the life of Elizabeth Blackwell, except that she ______.A. became the first woman physicianB. was the first woman doctorC. and several other women founded the first hospital for women and childrenD. set up the first medical school for women第二节（共5小题，每小题3分，满分15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。
高中英语真题：2015-2016学年度下学期高二英语期中考试
2015-2016学年度下学期高二英语期中考试第I卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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。
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. What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers ?A. Driver and passenger.B. Teacher and student.C. Classmates.2. Why can’t the man help the woman?A. He must leave at once.B. He’s too busy.C. He doesn’t know how to help her.3. What will the woman probably do this evening?A. She will attend the wedding.B. She will go over the le ssons.C. She will eat out.4. What does the man reply?A. Karen is very forgetful.B. He knows Karen better no w.C. Karen is sure to pass the interview.5. What are the speakers doing?A. Riding a horse.B. Shooting a movie.C. Taking a photo.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
高二英语20152016学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题
2015-2016学年第二学期期中考试高二年级英语试题 2016.4注意： 1. 本试题分第I卷和第II卷，第I卷的所有答案必须填涂在答题卡上。
2．试卷满分120分，考试时间为120分钟。
第I卷（85分）第一部分：听力理解（共两节，满分20分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the woman mean by saying that?A. She needs help.B. She types fast.C.She needs a keyboard.2. What is Mike excited about?A. Seeing Jane again.B. Moving into a new flat.C. The doubled price of his flat.3. What is the possible relationship between the speakers?A. Paassenger and taxi-driver.B. Customer and salesman.C. Customer and waiter.4. Where does the conversation probably take place?A.On a bus.B.On a train.C. Ona plane.5. Why does the man want to meet Mary?A. Inform her to have a meeting.B. Tell hersomething important .C. Ask her for dinner.第二节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)听下面4段对话。
精选山西省原平市2015_2016学年高二英语下学期期中试题
2015-2016学年度第二学期期中考试高二英语试卷本试卷分为第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分, 共150分。
考试时间120分钟。
第I卷第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分60分）第一节（共15小题；每小题3分，满分45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, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AThe Taj Mahal (泰姬陵) is a love story, a sad and beautiful one. If it didn’t exist, we would easily imagine that the story of its construction was simply a fairy tale. Three hundred years ago, there lived an Indian emperor called Shah Jahan. His wife was a beautiful and bright woman whom he loved greatly. Her title was Mumtazl Mahan: its shortened form Taj Mahan, means “pride of the palace”. In the year 1630 this beloved wife of the emperor died. He was so brokenhearted that he thought of giving up his throne. He decided out of his love for his wife, to build her the most beautiful tomb that had ever been seen.He summoned the best artists and architects from India, Turkey, Persia and Arabia and finally, the design was complete. It took more than twenty thousand men working over a period of 18 years to build the Taj Mahan, one of the most beautiful buildings in the world.The building itself stands on a marble platform 29 meters square and 6-7 meters high. Towers rise from each of the four corners. The Taj itself soars another 61 meters into the air. It is an eight-sided building made of white marble.The emperor planned to build an identical tomb of black marble for himself on the other side of the river connected by a silver bridge. However his son put him into a prison in the palace before he could finish, and for the rest of his life, he could only gaze across river at the tomb of his beloved wife.1. The whole passage tells us about ______.A . a beautiful fairy tale B. the love story of Emperor Shah Jahan and his wifeC. white and black marble tombs made for two emperorsD. the story of the Taj Mahal2. The emperor’s own tomb was designed to be ____________.A. meters highB. eight-sidedC. black-colouredD. white-colored3. Which of the following statements is NOT true about the Taj Mahal?A. It was completed quickly owing to the efforts of the best artists and workers.B. A lot of people took part in the building workC. It is a magnificent building.D. It is a tomb for the emperor’s beloved wife.4. The emperor _____________.A. died soon after Taj Mahan diedB. died after 1648C. was beloved by his peopleD. was killed by his sonBPresident Xi Jinping announced Thursday that China will cut its military by 300,000 troops, a significant reduction in one of the largest militaries in the world and a move that the Chinese leader called a gesture of peace.“The great renewal of the Ch inese nation requires efforts of one generation after another,” Xi said in a speech at Tiananmen Square remembering the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II in the Pacific. “H aving created an impressive civilization of over 5,000 years, the Chinese civilization will lead to an even brighter future,” he said. Xi’s announcement came as China staged a massive military parade in central Beijing, sending a stream of troops, tanks, and ballistic missiles(弹道) down a major east-west street as fighter jets flew overhead with multicolored smoke.Xi’s speech kicked off the parade. An estimated 12,000 troops—about 1,000 of whom hailed(致敬)from Belarus, Cuba, Tajikistan, and other countries-marched along the 10-lane Chang’an Avenue from the commercial center wa ngujing to Tiannmen Square, about 1.5 miles away. They were joined by 200 fighter jets and 500 pieces of military hardware, including tanks and ballistic missiles. Representatives from 49 countries were in attendance, including Russian leader Vladimir Putin, South Korean President Park Geun-hye and U. N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.Rory Medcalf, head of the national security college at Australian National University, said the Beijing may have decided to cut 300,000 troops “in the name of efficiency an d cost saving.”Xi conducted a “troop i nspection” after his speech, riding down Chang’an Avenue in a Chinese-made Hongqi parade car. On Thursday morning, China’s popular microbloggingsite Sina Weibo filled up with 350 million comments related to the parade. While many users expressed their love of their country and pride, few posts were filled with criticism. “The soldiers are too serious,” wrote one user. Others complained about the cloud of gray exhaust that followed a column of tanks.5. Why did China make the military reduction?A. For the efficiency and cost savingB. For the peace of the whole the worldC. For the celebration of the end of World War IID. For the renewal of the Chinese civilization6. What can we infer from the passage?A. The majority of web users think highly of the paradeB. Many web users thought that the soldiers were lovelyC. The parade might bring air pollution to the capital cityD. The parade led to a heated discussion on the line7. What is mainly talked about in the passage?A. China decided to cut its military forcesB. World leaders attended China’s military paradeC. China sowed its weapons to the worldD. China held a military parade in BeijingCHave you ever run into a careless cell phone user on the street? Perhaps they were busy talking, testing or checking updates on WeChat without looking at what was going on around them. As the number of this new “species” of human has kept rising, they have been given a new name — phubbers (低头族).Recently, a cartoon created by students from China Central Academy of Fine Arts put this group of people under the spotlight. In the short film, phubbers with various social identities bury themselves in their phones. A doctor plays with his cell phone while letting his patient die, a pretty woman takes selfie in front of a car accident site and a father loses his child without knowing about it while using his mobile phone. A chain of similar events eventually leads to the destruction of the world.Although the ending sounds overstated, the damage phubbing can bring is real. Your health is the first to bear the effect and result of it. “Constantly bending your head to check your cell phone could damage your neck,” Guangming Daily quoted doctors as saying. “The neck is like a rope that breaks after long-term stretching.” Also, staring at cell phones for long periods of time will damage your eyesight gradually, according to the report.But that’s not all. Bein g a phubber could also damage your social skills and drive you away from your friends and family. At reunions with family or friends, many people tend to stick to their cell phones while others are chatting happily with each other and this creates a strange atmosphere, Qilu Evening News reported.It can also cost you your life. There have been lots of reports on phubbers who fell to their death, suffered accidents, and were robbed of their cell phones in broad daylight.8. For what purpose does the author give the example of a cartoon in Para. 2 ?A. To inform people of the bad effects of phubbing.B. To advertise the cartoon made by students.C. To indicate the world will finally be destroyed by phubbers.D. To warn doctors against using cell phones while treating patients.9. Which of the following is NOT a risk a phubber may have?A. His social skills could be affected.B. His neck and eyesight will be gradually harmed.C. He will cause the destruction of the world.D. He might get separated from his friends and family.10. Which of the following may be the author’s attitude towards phubbing?A. Supportive.B. Opposed.C. Optimistic.D. Objective.11. What may the passage talk about next?A. Advice on how to use a cell phone.B. People addicted to phubbing.C. Measures to reduce the risks of phubbing.D. Consequences of phubbing.DDo you have those days when you say to yourself, “I don’t need school,” or those days when you don’t feel like rolling out of bed? You’re not alone, but doing well in school will set you up to have the life you want down the road. There are many things you can do to keep yo urself motivated in school.Imagine the life you want as an adult. School may be boring on a day-to-day basis, and some of your classes might feel unimportant right now, but remember that without school, you won’t be able to live the life you want as an adult. Studies have shown that young people working toward clear goals have higher achievements and life satisfaction. Write a list of the things you’d like to be able to provide for yourself as an adult. Some examples of things you want as an adult might include traveling the world, supporting a family, having extra money to see concerts, eat out in fancy restaurants, see plays, etc.Schedule your study time. If you don’t set yourself up to do well in school, you’ll absolutely hate facing it every day. By creating a regular schedule for after school and the weekends, you’ll bring up y our grades, improve your self-confidence, and appreciate school more. What you can do includes setting a patterned routine. Successful people often stick to regular routines to help them stay on task and achieve their goals. Besides, give yourself a break from time to time. Studies have shown that taking a break to recharge when you feel like you’re going to burn out helps improve your productivity.Reward yourself. If you want to stay motivated in school, you need something to look forward to. Bargain with yourself: if you study for two hours, you can watch your favorite TV show at 8:00. If you get an A on your paper, you’ll take the whole weekend off and just relax. Remember that nobody can work all the time. Give yourself a little time off when you deserve it.Raise your heart rate. Studies have shown that exercising for as little as ten minutes before handling a task can improve performance by increasing the flow of blood to the brain. The effects can last up to a few hours, so there’s a big payoff for a little bit of exercise. You can do such excise as jumping rope, doing jumpi ng jacks, running in place, or any other simple activity you can do easily in your room.12. The writer writes this passage in order to help students ___________.A. love their school lifeB. get good grades at schoolC. live a healthy life at schoolD. ke ep themselves motivated in school13. What does the underlined phrase “a big payoff” (last paragraph) most probably refer to?A. Some exercise before handling a task can help you stay awake for a few hours.B. Some exercise before handling a task can make you do well in jumping jacks etc.C. Some exercise before handling a task can increase the flow of blood to your brainfor a few hours.D. Some exercise before handling a task can help you achieve a better performance fora few hours.14. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?A. Travelling the world is part of teenagers’ life.B. It is common and usual for students to feel bored at school.C. You should give yourself a little time off when you deserve it.D. Raising your heart rate can decrease the flow of blood to the brain.15. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. If you are highly motivated, you hardly need any rest.B. Hours of exercising before dealing with tasks can be helpful.C. Having clear goals can help young people get higher achievements.D. Setting a patterned routine can help successful men recharge when necessary.第二节（共5小题；每小题3分，共15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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
山西高二高中英语期中考试带答案解析
山西高二高中英语期中考试班级:___________ 姓名：___________ 分数：___________一、书面表达最近某高中拟开展以“校园拒绝零食”为主题的活动。
假如你是该校学生会主席，请你以学生会的名义，参考下面的内容提示，给全校学生写一封倡议书。
内容提示： 1．描述吃零食的现象；2．阐述吃零食的影响；3．提出合理化的建议。
注意： 1．词数80-100，开头已为你写好(不计入总词数)。
2．参考词汇：snacks零食；phenomenon现象。
Dear fellow students,There is a serious phenomenon in our school.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________二、阅读理解1.I remember my mother as a strong woman. She came to America when she was 12—old enough to remember her language, she achieved scores and grades high enough to be admitted to Duke University. With a degree in computer science, she finally became the manager of a company in New York. My mother could give fluent speeches, say “wolves” correctly.It was my mother who always stressed the importance of language. From the time I was born, I was read to. I would fall asleep to the sounds of my parents’ voices, whether it was my dad’s softly accented, or my mother’s clear English. The flow of language was unbroken, and whether in Chinese or English, the stream of communication flowed through our house.One October morning in sixth grade, after my mother had left to catch the train to the city, I left the house for the bus stop. I was surprised when I saw our car, the door hanging open. As I drew closer, I saw my mother lying on the ground.In the hospital, it was hard to believe that the lady who lay before me was my mom. My mother could not remember my name. As the leaves changed colors, it became clear that the stroke had created a wall between my mothers mind and mouth: her mind was not any less dear, but the words she spoke were not what she meant. The battle my mother faced taught me the importance of language. Without it, identity does not exist; relationships cannot be formed; stories cannot be told; directions cannot be given, and knowing anything about anyone is impossible. Without language, communication cannot take place. Without language, one cannot express the beauty of a sunset or the kindness of a stranger. The world would pass us by in silence.【1】From where might the author’s mom come to America?A．China B．EnglandC．Russia D．Canada【2】According to the last two paragraphs, the author’s mom wa s unable to .A．think clearly B．express herself wellC．speak D．open her mouth.【3】The underlined word “stroke” in the 4th paragraph most probably refers to .A．an accident B．a hitC．an illness D．a robbery【4】This passage is mainly about .A．a strong mother B．the importance of languageC．a family disaster D．the significance of teaching language2.Recently, professor of philosophy (哲学)in the United States has written a book called Money and the Meaning of Life. He has discovered that how we deal with money in our daily life has more meaning than we usually think. One of the exercises he asked his students to do is to keep a record of every penny they spend for a week. From the way they spend their money, they can see what they really value in life.He says our relations with others often become dearly defined (清晰的）when money enters the picture. You might have wonderful relationship with somebody and you think that you are very good friends. But you will know him only when you ask him to lend some money. If he does, it brings something to the relationship that seems stronger than ever before or it can suddenly weaken the relationship if he doesn’t. This person may say that he has a certain feeling, but if it is not carried out in the money world, there is something less real about it.Since money is so important to us, we consider those who possess a lot of it to be very important. The author interviewed some millionaires in researching his book.Question: What is the most surprising thing you have discovered about being rich, because you are a self-made man?Answer: The most surprising thing is how peop le give me so much respect. I am nothing. I don’t know much. All I am is rich.People just have an idea of making more and more money, but what is it for? How much do I need for any given purposes in my life? In his book, the professor uncovered an important need in modem society: to bring back the idea that money is an instrument rather than the end. Money plays an important role in the material world, but expecting money to give happiness may be missing the meaning of life.【1】According to the first paragraph, people have not realized .A．how important money is in their daily lifeB．how one spends money shows what is important to himC．that money is more important than their philosophy of lifeD．that their understanding of life is more important than money【2】The author seems to believe that asking your friend to lend you some money .A．is a good way to test your friendship B．will do harm to your friendshipC．will strengthen your friendship D．is a good way to break off your friendship【3】The underlined phrase “enter the picture” in the second paragraph can be replaced by “”.A．is used up B．is spent on picturesC．is paid in the right way D．is paid attention to【4】What can we learn about the millionaire from his answer in the interview?A．He doesn’t feel that he is well educated.B．He doesn’t think he is a very important person.C．He doesn’t consider himself to be very successful.D．He doesn’t think that being rich deserves so much attention.3.Adult Basic Education (ABE) PreparationTaskThe ABE Department serves a huge population of learners. Our task is to teach basic skills and help learners to get more knowledge to function effectively as a family member, citizen, worker, and lifelong learner in a changing world.DescriptionABE Is a non-credit program of self-improvement designed to improve basic skills for students who are of different educational levels. Development of reading, writing, and math skills are paid special attention to, as well as life skills, employability, and technology. Students without a high school diploma also have the opportunity to prepare for the GED (General Equivalency Diploma) exams in the five subject areas: writing, social studies, science, literature, and math.Prerequisites (条件)ABE classes are open to anyone 18 or over who desires to improve basic reading, writing, and math skills at the pre-college level. Students who are 16 or 17 must obtain an official permission from high school before attending class.To be accepted, students must attend an Educational Planning Session. During the Educational Planning Session students will be given an overview of the ABE programs as well as PCC policies, fees, etc.Students will also have their reading, writing, and math abilities assessed (评估> during the Educational Planning Session. The results of their assessments will help the teachers develop individual programs of study for students to guide them toward their personal goals. Students needing special help must get in touch with the Office for Students with Disabilities (503-977-4341) at least two weeks before the session is held.CoursesABE 0741: Beginning LiteracyABE 0742: BeginningABE 0743: Intermediate IABE 0744: Intermediate IIABE 0745: Secondary IABE 0746: Secondary II (Includes preparation for the GED Test)【1】The ABE Department serves an aim to .A．provide learners with basic knowledge and skills to fit in with societyB．help learners successfully get a job in a changing worldC．offer diplomas to those who fail to finish secondary educationD．provide students with opportunities to prepare for the GED exams【2】A 17-year-old student is not accepted to ABE classes only because he .A．is below eighteenB．can’t offer a hi gh school diplomaC．can’t provide an official permission from high schoolD．is assessed as poor in learning【3】Different courses are offered to different students according to .A．their own choicesB．the assessments during the Education Planning SessionC．their performances in schoolD．how much they pay for the courses4.My friend Kathy and I were going to Colorado Springs for holiday. The only problem was, I didn’t have any luggage to pack my belongings in.My friend Debbie offered to lend me a suitcase that belonged to her father, who had passed away long ago. “I don’t know if you’ll want to use it,” she said so gently, “it’s very old, worn out, and such an ugly yellow color." I was so touched by her offer to lend something that belonged to her father, but I was also concerned about the possibility of it being damaged or lost. She insisted that I take it. So with the suitcase safely in hand, I boarded the train with Kathy.We spent two days and one night on the train, sleeping in our seats. As we slept, we were awakened at times, by the noises of the train pulling in and out of the stations.The next morning we eagerly awaited the announcement: Next stop, Colorado Springs. But suddenly, therecame another announcement over the loud speaker. “During one of the overnight stops, many pieces of luggage were mistakenly removed from the train and left at the wrong location.”Kathy and I just looked at each other, as I felt the disappointment swell. Could my worst fear be coming true, was Debbie’s suitcase lost?Just then two train conductors passed our seats. One of them jokingly said to the other, “Did you ever see such an old, ugly, brighter yellow, piece of luggage in all of your life?”Before the othe r conductor could answer, I screamed, “YES, MY SUITCASE MADE IT!”The two conductors stopped in their tracks! and, very red in the face, couldn’t seem to apologize enough for having insulted my suitcase.When I returned it, I couldn’t wait to get the suitcase back into Debbie’s safe hands. She asked, “Did everything go well on the trip?” Somehow. I just couldn’t resist telling her what had happened. She laughed heartily.When I recall the golden suitcase, Fm reminded, that like the suitcase, we can see ourselves as too old, useless, worn out, and of little value. Or, we can take a closer look and realize that we are one of God’s most valued creations -- unique, and holding inside our most valuable possessions -- that of love, faith, hope, and wisdom. 【1】Hearing the announcements, the author .A．was happy to reach the destinationB．felt angry at the service on the trainC．feared that the suit case might be lostD．asked the conductors to look for the suitcase【2】How did the two conductors feel when the author claimed her suitcase?A．Puzzled.B．Embarrassed.C．Astonished.D．Amused.【3】From the last paragraph we can learn that .A．a friend in need is a friend indeedB．God helps those who help themselvesC．inner beauty is more important than appearanceD．a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step【4】Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A．The Golden Suitcase.B．An Unforgettable Trip.C．A Warm-hearted Friend.D．Two Impolite Conductors.三、其他A few things to do during weekendsto improve your lifeWeekend at last! Something you’re so looking forward to after a tiring week at work. Here are several tips on how to make the most of your weekends.Spend time with loved ones. Reconnect with family members or friends you neglected(疏忽) lately. Don’t do it out of guilt or because you have to. Do it because you want to. Reach out to them to see how they are doing.【1】 Return their calls if you were busy when they last tried to reach you. Talk to them. Listen to them. Be there for them.【2】 Stay away from TV, iPad, iPhone and any other electronic devices. Unplug! Your brain needs to clear up from all the stress you’ve put on yourself during the week. W hy not read a book instead? A paper one. Seriously, when was the last time you did that?Laugh, laugh and laugh again. You can never have enough of it. Laugh is the best medicine ever.【3】 For example, it helps you manage stress, strengthen your immune system and you are 40 percent less likely to suffer a heart attack.Express appreciation.【4】 Be grateful for your family, friends, health, the food you put on the table, the clothes you wear and the air that you breathe.There you are. Doing a few things during weekends will have a positive long-term effect on your life.【5】.A．Apply the “no technology” rule.B．Pause and pay attention to your thoughts.C．Friendship is the best source of happiness.D．Don’t call them only when you need them.E. Put the m into practice and you’ll beat the Monday Blues.F. It benefits your mental and physical health in so many ways.G. This is something you should be doing every day, not only on weekends.四、完形填空It was lunchtime and I walked into a small branch bank on the West Side. I had come to __ a checking account. The only officer on __ was a fortyish black man, standing __ a small counter from a young white boy who was wearing a V-necked sweater. I thought I was especially __ of the boy because he looked more like from a prep school than a __ in a West Side bank.The boy continued to __ my attention because of what happened next. He was holding an open savings-account book and __ an expression of disappointment. “But I don’t understand. I opened the account myself, so why can’t I __ any money?” the boy said, his voice breaking.“I know it is, but those are the rules. I’ve already explained to you that a fourteen-year-old is not __ to withdraw money without a letter from his parents,” the officer explained patiently.Suddenly I noticed the __ had a series of small deposits (存款)and withdraws. Then I questioned the officer, “How do you __ that? Why did you let him withdraw money before, but not now?” He looked __ . “Because the tellers were not aware of his age before an d now they are. It’s really very __” I turned to the boy with a shrug. “You’re really getting __,” I said. “You ought to get your parents to come here and protest.” The boy looked destroyed. __, he put his savings book in a rear-pocket and walked out of the bank.The officer turned to me. “You know,” he said, “you really shouldn’t have got __.” I couldn’t believe what he was saying. “We were __ this morning that some neighborhood bully has been shaking down (敲诈) this boy for more than a month. The guy was __ him to take money out every week and hand it over. The poor kid was __ too scared to tell anyone. Anyway, the police are on the case and they’ll probably make a(n) __ today.”“You mean there is no rule about being too young to withdraw money from a savings account?”“Not that I ever heard of. Now, sir, what can we do for you?”【1】A．make B．open C．buy D．choose【2】A．duty B．board C．display D．business【3】A．on B．after C．over D．across【4】A．sure B．proud C．aware D．afraid【5】A．guard B．customer C．clerk D．manager【6】A．attract B．pay C．attach D．control【7】A．achieving B．finding C．reaching D．wearing【8】A．use B．spend C．withdraw D．bank【9】A．supported B．inspired C．encouraged D．allowed【10】A．letter B．account C．note D．message 【11】A．think B．explain C．do D．claim 【12】A．annoyed B．disappointed C．confused D．amused 【13】A．difficult B．strange C．fantastic D．simple 【14】A．obeyed B．stolen C．cheated D．caught 【15】A．Happily B．Silently C．Cheerfully D．Nervously 【16】A．Interacted B．interrupted C．Involved D．infected 【17】A．occupied B．discovered C．suggested D．Informed 【18】A．rushing B．forcing C．requesting D．begging 【19】A．hardly B．unwillingly C．apparently D．eagerly 【20】A．arrest B．sentence C．apology D．difference五、其他Tom: Do you believe in UFOs?Daniel: Of course, they are out there.Tom: But I’ve never seen them.Daniel: Many people have. I have read several articles in the newspaper about different people 【1】(see) UFOs and aliens.Tom: They put those articles in the newspaper to attract peopled attention, just for fun. Dont take them too【2】 (serious).Daniel: Well, I didn’t believe those articles either, before I read an article in The Sun【3】there was some interesting【4】 (evident). And you know what? I saw UFOs and aliens【5】I was sleeping last night.Tom: You saw aliens? What did they look like? What were they going to do?Daniel: They looked like robots. Their task was to make friends【6】human beings.Tom: You talked to them? Oh, come on! You must be【7】 (joke)! Surely they must speak alien language. How could you understand each other?Daniel: They also learn English.Tom: That's interesting.Daniel: They even invited me【8】 (visit) their planet, and I said I would be【9】(delight) to go.Tom: You can’t be serious! It’s【10】crazy idea!Daniel: Yeah, I know. But I really want to go and see other planets.六、短文改错假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。
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山西高二高中英语期中考试班级:___________ 姓名：___________ 分数：___________一、阅读理解1. I fell in love with England because it was quaint(古雅)—all those little houses, looking terribly old-fashioned but nice, like doll's houses. I loved the countryside and the pubs, and I loved London. I've slightly changed my mind after seventeen years because I think it's an ugly town now.Things have changed. For everybody, England meant gentlemen, fair play, and good manners. The fair play is going, unfortunately, and so are the gentlemanly attitudes and good manners—people shut doors heavily in your face and politeness is disappearing.I regret that there are few comfortable meeting places. You're forced to live indoors. In Pairs I go out much more, to restaurants and nightclubs. To meet friends here it usually has to be in a pub, and it can be difficult to go there alone as a woman. The cafes are not terribly nice.As a woman, I feel unsafe here. I spend a lot on taxis because I will not take public transport after 10 p．m. I used to use it, but now I'm afraid.The idea of family seems to be more or less non-existent in England. My family is well united and that's typically French. In Middlesex I had a neighbour who is 82 now. His family only lived two miles away, but I took him to France for Christmas once because he was always alone.【1】The writer doesn't like London because she________.A．is not used to the life there nowB．has lived there for seventeen yearsC．prefers to live in an o ld-fashioned houseD．has to be polite to everyone she meets there【2】Where do people usually meet their friends in England?A．In a cafe.B．In a restaurant.C．In a nightclub.D．In a pub.【3】The underlined part “it” (in Para. 4)refers to________.A．a taxi B．In a r estaurantC．a bomb D．public transport【4】 The writer took her neighbour to France for Christmas because he________.A．felt lonely in EnglandB．had never been to FranceC．was from a typical French familyD．didn't like the British idea of family2.The Carnival of Brazil is an annual festiva l held 46 days before Easter, especially famous for the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. Carnival celebrations are believed to have roots in the festival of Saturnalia, which, adapted to Christianity, became a farewel l to bad things in a season of religious discipline to regret and prepare for Christ’s death and coming back to life. Modern Brazilian Carnival dates back to Rio de Janeiro in 1641. It originally copied the European form of the festival, later taking in elements of Native American and African cultures. In the late 19th century, the strings (弦乐器) were introduced in Rio de Janeiro. These were pageant (游行) groups that paraded through city avenues performing on instruments and dancing. Today they are known as blocks, consisting of a group of people who dress in costumes or special T-shirts with themes or logos. Blocks are generally connected with particular neighborhoods; they include both a music group and a lot of revelers(狂欢者). Block parades have become an expressive feature of Rio’s Carnival. Today, they number more than 100 and the groups increase each year. Blocks can be formed by small or large groups of revelers with a clear title.Before the show, they gather in a square, then parade in sections of the city, often near the beach. Carnival time in Rio is very interesting, but is also the most expensive time to visit Rio. Hotel rooms and other lodgings (住宿) can be up to four times more expensive than the regular rates. There are big crowds at some locations and life is far from ordinary in many parts of town.【1】What can we infer from the first paragraph?A．The Carnival of Brazil is often held after Easter.B．The Carnival of Brazil comes from Easter and Saturnalia.C．The Carnival of Brazil is mainly to celebrate the birth of Christ.D．The Carnival of Brazil is a festival to regret and begin a new life.【2】How long is the history of the people’s celebrating modern Brazilian Carnival?A．About 100 years.B．Less than two centuries.C．Over five centuries.D．About 370 years.【3】 We can infer from the fourth paragraph that_______A．block parades become bigger and bigger.B．block parades can only be formed by big groups of revelers.C．the theme of blocks must be serious.D．blocks always parade only on the beach【4】What is the passage mainly about?A．The famous carnivals in the world.B．How the carnival was introduced in Brazil.C．The happy life of the people in Rio de Janeiro.D．The carnival in Rio de Janeiro.3. Happy birthdayThe China National Opera (CNO) will give a concert to celebrate its 50th birthday.Different generations of CNO vocalists, like Li Guangxi , Yao Hong and Ma Mei, will present the concert which will feature both songs from famous Chinese ope ras like “The White-haired Girl” and “The Hundredth Bride”, as well as, arias (咏叹调) of such Western opera classics as “Madame B utterfly”, “La Traviata” and “Rigoletto”. Time/ date : 7:30 pm , September 7, 8Location : Tianqiao TheatreTel : 6551-4787, 8315-6170Tickets : 60—500 yuan (US $7.2— 60.2)Folk musicA concert will be held to feature some recently composed traditional Chinese music works.The concert, given by the Folk Orchestra of the China Opera and Ballet Theatre, will include such pieces as “Memory of Childhood ”, “Memorial Ceremony for God ”and “Wine Song”.Time/date: 7:30pm, September 13Location: Concert hall at the National Library of ChinaTel: 6848 –5462, 6841-9220Tickets: 30-200 yuan (US$3.6-24.1)Moon musicA concert of tr aditional Chinese music will be given on the eve of the Moon Festival which falls on September21st this year.The concert will feature a number of famous pieces centered on the theme of the moon, such as “Moonlight”,“Spring night on a Moonlit River” and “Lofty Mountain and Flowing River.”A number of established traditional Chinese music performers like Zhou Yaokun and Fan Weiqing, will play solos as well as collaborate (合作) with the folk music orchestra.Time / date: 7:30 pm, September 21stLocation: Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of NationalitiesTel: 6606—8888, 6606—9999If interested, please book the tickets as soon as possible.【1】If you want to buy tickets for listening to the music “Memory of Childhood”,you will dial ______.A．6551—4787B．6848—5462C．8315—6170D．6606—9999【2】From this passage, we can learn the purpose of the writer is ______.A．to praise the musiciansB．to celebrate its 50th birthdayC．to advertise for the three concertsD．to express his interests【3】In which column of a newspaper can we find this article?A．Entertainment.B．People.C．Culture.D．Sports.4.Hillary Diane Clinton arrived at the White House afterserving as First Lady of Arkansas （阿肯色州）for twelve years. During that time she worked as a full-time partner of alaw firm, chaired an education committee that set public school standards in Arkansas, managed a home, and caredfor her husband and child.Hillary Diane Rodham, daughter of Hugh and Dorothy Rodham, was born in Chicago, Illinois, on October 26, 1947. She and her younger two brothers grew up in Park Ridge, Illinois, as a close-knit family. As an excellent student, she was also a Girl Scout and a member of the local Methodist youth group. Hillary also enjoyed sports and was always interested in politics. She entered Wellesley College in 1965. Graduating with high honors, she moved on to Yale Law School, where she served on the Board of Editors of the Yale Review of Law and Social Action. While at Yale, she developed her special concern for protecting the best interests of children and their families. It was there that she met Bill Clinton, a fellow student.In 1973, Hillary became a lawyer for the C hildren’s Defense Fund. In 1975 Hillary left Washington and followed her heart to Arkansas, marrying Bill Clinton. The couple taught together in the University of Arkansas. Their daughter, Chelsea, was born in 1980.As First Lady of Arkansas, Hillary continued to work tirelessly on behalf of children and families. In addition to chairing the Arkansas Education Standards Committee, she founded the Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families. She introduced a pioneering program called Arkansas Home Instruction for Preschool Youth, which trained parents to work with their children in preschool preparedness and literacy. Hillary also served on the board of the Arkansas Children's Hospital. In recognition of her professional and personal accomplishments, Hillary was named Arkansas Woman of the Year in 1983 and Arkansas Mother of the Year in 1984.Women’s International Center proudly presents the Living Legacy Award to Hillary Rodham Clinton for her vast contributions in so many fields, especially honoring her work for women and children.【1】 Hillary did all the following things before going to college EXCEPTA．joining the local Methodist youth groupB．taking an active part in sportsC．showing great interest in politicsD．beginning to care for the interests of children【2】The topic sentence of the fourth paragraph is .A．sentence 1B．sentence 2C．sentence 4D．sentence 5【3】 What is the main reason why Hillary won the Living Legacy Award?A．Her being Arkansas Woman of the Year in 1983.B．Her tireless work for woman and children.C．Graduating with high honors from Yale.D．Being a per fect wife and caring for her child【4】 What do we know about Hillary from this passage?A．She and Bill Clinton were schoolmates at Yale.B．She was in her thirties when she married Bill Clinton.C．She has been a full-time lawyer for more than 20 years.D．She once worked as a doctor in the Arkansas Children’s Hospital.二、信息匹配Every year, thousands of students choose to study in another country for a semester, the summer, or a year. Studying overseas can be an exciting experience for many people.【1】Living in another country can help you to learn a language, and about another culture.【2】 Overseas study may also look good on your future resume. Many companies today want employees who speak a second language, or have experienced living or working in another country.Making the right choiceOnce you decide to study overseas, you have to make some choices. To choose the right country or school. Ask yourself: Where do I want to go and why? How much do I want to pay?【3】 Do I want to live with a host family, with roommates, or alone?Getting ready to goGet your passport and visa early!【4】 Learn about the money. Bring some of it, and a credit card, with you.Once you are thereAfter the first few weeks overseas, many students will feel a little homesick. They may miss their family, friends, and familiar ways of doing things.【5】 When you feel sad or homesick, try to talk to others, or write about your feelings in a notebook.A．You should improve your mother tongue before you go.B．Why do it?C．large number of students can’t afford to study overseas.D．How long do I want to study overseas?E. Remember that it takes time to get used to a new place, school, and culture.F. You will see the world in a new way, and learn more about yourself.G. Before you go, learn some of the language, and read about some common customs in your host country.三、完形填空I will never forget the year I was about twelve years old. My mother told us that we would not be Christmas gifts because there was not enough money. I felt sad and thought, “What would I say when the other kids asked what I’d ?” Just when I started to that there would not be a Christmas that year, three women at our house with gifts for all of us. For me they brought a doll. I felt such a sense of that I would no longer have to be embarrassed when I returned to school. I wasn’t . Somebody had thought of me to bring me a gift.Years later, when I stood in the kitchen of my new house, thinking how I wanted to make my Christmas t here special and memorable, I remembered the women’s visit. I decided that I wanted to create that same feeling of for as many children as I could possibly reach.So I a plan and gathered forty people from my company to help. We gathered about 125 orphans (孤儿) at theChristmas party. For every child, we wrapped colorful packages filled with toys, clothes, and schoolsupplies, with a child’s name. We wanted all of them to know they were . Before I called out their names and handed them their gifts, I them that they couldn’t open their presents every child had come forward. Finally the they had been waiting for came as I called out, “One, two, three. Open your present s!” As the children opened their packages, their faces beamed and their bright smiles up the room. The in the room was obvious, and wasn’t just about toys. It was a feeling – the feeling I knew that Christmas so long ago when the women came to visit. I wasn’t forgotten. Somebody thought of me. I matter.【1】A．sending B．making C．receiving D．exchanging【2】A．got B．prepared C．found D．expected【3】A．doubt B．hope C．accept D．suggest【4】A．broke in B．turned up C．settled down D．showed off【5】A．achievement B．loss C．relief D．justice【6】A．blamed B．forgotten C．loved D．affe cted【7】A．enough B．little C．poorly D．highly【8】A．present B．recent C．first D．previous【9】A．hardly B．occasionally C．regularly D．instantly【10】A．importance B．independence C．strength D．safety【11】A．kept up with B．came up with C．caught up with D．put up with【12】A．none B．few C．each D．some【13】A．fine B．normal C．helpful D．special【14】A．convinced B．guaranteed C．reminded D．promised【15】A．until B．after C．when D．since【16】A．chance B．gift C．reward D．moment【17】A．took B．lit C．burned D．cheered【18】A．atmosphere B．sympathy C．joy D．calmness 【19】A．such B．it C．something D．everybody 【20】A．from B．till C．for D．by四、语法填空A: Sir, are you free now? I want __【1】__ (talk) with you.B: Sure, go ahead. What is __【2】__?A: I __【3】_ (real) want to change my neighbor.B: Oh, but why? _【4】_ you had a quarrel?A: No, we haven’t.B: Well, as I know, since you became neighbors, you __【5】_ (be) friendly to each other.A: Yes. But … but you don’t know that he’s a chatter-box. He talks in and out of class all the time, _【6】__ affects my studies a lot!B: I’m sorry I __【7】_ (know) that. I think I should have a word __【8】__ him. And let’s see if he will change.A: All right. I’ll wait a few days. If he still talks like that, I __【9】__ (change) my seat.B: Okay. Anyway, having a good neighbor is _【10】_ (importance) thing.五、书面表达假设你是李华，最近在英语学习上遇到了困难，请你根据以下提示给已回到美国的前外籍教师Jenny写一封求助信。
山西高二高中英语期中考试带答案解析
A．Crops Are Planted in Winter
B．Students Are Becoming Scientists
C．Schools Have the Vegetable Market
D．New Growing Season Begins Under High Tunnels
D．They are mainly used as reading rooms for students.
【2】High tunnels are being used in the school districts because of ______.
A．students’ interest in planting.
During the summer, the high tunnels on school grounds still need to remain there.We developed the Agripreneur program(Agriculture + Entrepreneur) to support students’ work in the high tunnels during months when students are are on holidays.This program was made possible by a farm and a university.Each summer, a pair of students will be hired from every high school to care for and sell a single crop in exchange for instruction from professional lo-cal farmers, growing experience, and a salary.
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2015-2016学年阳高一中高二下学期期中考试英语试卷一、阅读理解 (共20小题, 每小题3分, 满分60分)第一节：（共15小题；每小题3分，满分45分）阅读下面四篇短文，从每题所给的A, B, C, D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
ASooner or later, most students are to take some form of English examinations. Often the more successful students are better prepared. However, sometimes students who do well have better test taking skills. These abilities really have nothing to do with understanding English better. They are skills that make taking the test easier, and therefore provide better results.Here are some very important—and often ignored—guidelines to taking a test successfully.Do not insist on completing each question before going to the next. This is extremely important. Remember one question may only be worth one point! You will become nervous when you fail to find out its answer, making you lose your concentration and leading to worse results. However, answering the questions you are sure you know results in your being more relaxed and feeling more confident.Go through the test a second time working out the answers to more difficult questions. Sometimes questions asked are answered in later questions asking for different things.Usually(but not always) a strong first impulse(冲动) means we know the answer and we don’t really have to think about it too much. Going back to think about it usually makes you unsure and often causes a mistake. This is very common, so be very careful!If y ou don’t know the answer, write something. If you are answering a 4 possibility multiple choice question you will still have a 25% chance of being correct!Taking a test is as much for you as is for your teacher, so never cheat. If you cheat, you don’t hel p yourself in the long run.1. In the first paragraph, the writer stresses the importance of ______.A better preparations for exams.B. better understanding of English.C. better skills at taking exams.D. better results of taking exams.2. When taking an exam, you are advised ______.A. to first answer the questions which are easier to you.B. to depend on your first impulse to answer the questions.C. to search the test paper for all the answers to the questions.D. to give up the questi ons whose answers you don’t know.3. It is common that many students______.A. pay much attention to their testing skills.B. often give up a difficult test halfway.C. often get higher results by cheating.D. don’t believe in their first impulse.4. What would be the best title of the passage?A. Effective Studying Methods.B. Effective Test Taking Skills.C. Getting Better Exam Results.D. Being Successful Students.BMost British telephone cards are just plain green, but card collecting is becoming a popular hobby in Britain and collectors even have their own magazine, International Telephone Cards. One reason for their interest is that cards from around the world come in a wide variety of different and often very attractive designs. There are 100,000 different cards in Japan alone, and there you can put your own design onto a blank card simply by using a photograph or a business card.The first telephone cards, produced in 1976, were Italian. Five years later the first British card appeared, and now you can buy cards in more than a hundred countries.People usually start collecting cards mainly because they are attractive, small and light, and they do not need much space. It is also a cheap hobby for beginners, although for some people it becomes a serious business. In Paris, for example, there is a market where you can buy only telephone cards, and some French cards cost up to 4,000 pounds. The first Japanese card has a value of about 28,000 pounds. Most people only see cards with prices like these in their collectors’ magazine.5. The passage is mainly about ___A. the disadvantages of phone cardsB. phone card collecting as a hobbyC. reasons for phone card collectingD. the great variety of phone cards. 6．When did people in Britain begin to use phone cards?A. In 1971.B. In 1975.C. In 1976.D. In 19817．The main reason for most people to collect phone cards is that ___A. they find the cards beautiful and easy to keepB. they like to have something from different countriesC. they want to make money with cardsD. they think the cards are convenient to use8. The writer mentions a market in Paris in order to show that ___A. card collecting is popular among young peopleB. French and Japanese cards are the most valuableC. people can make money out of card collectingD. card collectors’ magazines are very usefulCYou put a great deal of effort into reaching the college of your choice. It's time to get started. But what's next? Beginning college can be an exciting but awkward time. Follow these tips to adjust to your new life rapidly and make the most of your college experience.●To save time and money, use the college's bus system. Takin g the bus to school is quick, easy and free in most college towns. You won't have to locate or afforda place to park, either. It's also a good way to be environmentally aware.●Save pennies on books by waiting until class starts. You might not even need all of the recommended books. New textbooks cost an arm and a leg. Try buying usedtextbooks—it's a sure fair way to save money and serves the purpose as well.●Do never look at college life as an endless series of parties and social activities. But there is a whole lot more to college if you're serious about graduating. Having a good college experience is all about balancing work and fun.●Be aware that your living environment can largely affect your academic success. If the dorm doesn't suit you, consider living at home with your family or renting your own apartment. The best location for your studies isn't always your dorm. Find a quiet area, like the library, to do your work. Alternatively, buy some headphones that block out noise.●Be mindful of your die t. Make healthy food choices and watch what you eat. Avoid foods that are processed or high in sugar. The “freshman 15” is real. Many college students gain at least 15 pounds during their freshmen year.●While electives(选修课) can be helpful when figuring out your major, you shouldn't entirely rely on them. Clubs and other organizations exist around. Get involved. Make sure, though, that you still have time to study. Having_too_much_on_your_plate can hurt your grades.9．Which of the following ideas can be financially wise?A．Driving your own car. B．Buying used books.C．Renting an apartment. D．Attending activities.10．In the text, freshmen are repeatedly warned against ________.A．academic failures B．emotional problemsC．traffic accidents D．social activities11．The “freshman 15” tells the fact that some freshmen ________.A．attend limited activities on campus B．have little regular physical exerciseC．focus less on their academic work D．take relaxed attitudes to their diets 12．The underlined phrase “Having too much on your plate” probably refers to ________.A．using too much money for meals B．eating too many unhealthy foodsC．taking part in too many afterclass activities D．taking an elective that has too many studentsDThe influence of America is increasing in my country. Spanish people drink CocaCola, wear blue jeans, watch Hollywood movies, listen to American music, and eat fast food, and they do these things every day.I think that American movies are a good way to spread American culture because people are often influenced by what they see in the movies. Most of the programs and documentaries (纪录片) we watch on TV are from America, and most of the movies we go to see are made in Hollywood. In the last few years, the government has tried to protect the Spanish movies. Now, in our cinemas, at least twenty percent of the movies which are shown must be from Spain or from other countries in Europe. American culture is a part of Spanish life now. It’s certain that many things from America are a s much a part of people’s lives as Spanish things. For example, Coca Cola is as familiar to everybody as any typical Spanish product. I’ve known about Coca Cola for my whole life.However, it’s different with Western fast food. For example, I don’t thi nk McDonald’s is as successful in Spain as it is in other countries. In my opinion, one of the reasons may be the lifestyle of the Spanish people. The Spanish people normally eat at home. On the other hand, maybe McDonald’s hamburgers will eventually repla ce the famous Spanish tapas. It’s true that in every city in Spain you can find a McDonald’s, and it is more popular among the Spanish children than among the adults. In any case, it’s obvious that American culture is becoming more and more a part of our lives every day.13. From the first paragraph we can know that ____.A. the influence of America on Spain can be found everywhereB. most Spanish people don’t like to listen to their own musicC. fast food spreads from Spain to the United StatesD. some Spanish actors go to America to improve their acting skills14. What plays an important part in the spreading of American culture in Spain?A. American novels.B. Hollywood movies.C. McDonald’s.D. American music.15. Why did the government set some rules for the films shown in Spain?A. To protect foreign culture in Spain.B. To earn more money from Spanish films.C. To limit the number of foreign movies.D. To unite the European Community.第二节(共5小题;每小题3分, 满分15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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
山西省太原市第五中学2015-2016学年高二下学期阶段性(4月)考试英语试卷 含答案
太原五中2015—2016学年度第二学期阶段性检测高二英语命题人、校对人:郝媛张晓佳（2016。
4）I.阅读理解(共10小题，每小题2分,满分20分）(A)Together the two boys，who go to Escondido High School in California, have had the difficult job of learning in schools where the majority of the students can speak and hear。
Orlando lost his hearing at the age of one。
German was born deaf, and his parents moved from Mexico to find a school where he could learn sign language. He met Orlando on their first day of kindergarten。
“We were in a special class with about 25 other deaf kids,” German remembers. “Before then，I didn’t know I was deaf and that I was different。
”“Being young and deaf in regular classes was very hard,” signs Orlando。
“The other kids didn't understand us and we didn’t understand them. But we’ve all grown up together，and today, I'm popular because I’m deaf。
山西大学附属中学2015-2016学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题含答案试卷
山西大学附中2015～2016学年高二第二学期4月（总第八次）模块诊断英语试题考查时间：90分钟考查内容：必修7第一部分阅读理解（共20小题，每小题1.5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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AWhen milk arrived on the doorstepWhen I was a boy growing up in New Jersey in the 1960s, we had a milkman delivering milk to our doorstep. His name was Mr. Basille. He wore a white cap and drove a white truck. As a 5-year-old boy, I couldn’t take my eyes off the coin changer fixed to his belt. He noticed this one day during a delivery and gave me a quarter out of his coin changer.Of course, he delivered more than milk. There was cheese, eggs and so on. If we needed to change our order, my mother would pen a note—“Please add a bottle of buttermilk next delivery”—and place it in the box along with the empty bottles. And then, the buttermilk would magically (魔术般) appear.All of this was about more than convenience. There existed a close relationship between families and their milkmen. Mr. Basille even had a key to our house, for those times when it was so cold outside that we put the box indoors, so that the milk wouldn’t freeze. And I remember Mr. Basille from time to time taking a break at our kitchen table, having a cup of tea and telling stories about his delivery.There is sadly no home milk delivery today. Big companies allowed the production of cheaper milk, thus making it difficult for milkmen to compete. Besides, milk is for sale everywhere, and it may just not have been practical to have a delivery service.Recently, an old milk box in the countryside I saw brought back my childhood memories. I took it home and planted it on the back porch (门廊). Every so often my son’s friends will ask what it is. So I start telling stories of my boyhood, and of the milkman who brought us friendship along with his milk.1. Mr. Basille gave the boy a quarter out of his coin changer ________.A. to satisfy his curiosityB. to pay for the deliveryC. to show his magical powerD. to please his mother2. What can be inferred from the fact that the milkman had th e key to the boy’s house?A. He wanted to have tea there.B. He was fully trusted by the family.C. He was treated as a family member.D. He was a respectable person.3. Why does home milk delivery no longer exist?A. Nobody wants to be a milkman now.B. It is forbidden by law.C. Its service is getting poor.D. It has been driven out of the market.4. Why did the author bring back home an old milk box?A. He needed it for his milk bottles.B. He wanted to tell interesting stories.C. He missed the good old days.D. He planted flowers in it.BA 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 cas e 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 performedsignificantly 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.5. More and more students favor laptops for note-taking because they can _________.A. digest concepts betterB. write more notesC. get higher scoresD. understand lectures better6. While taking notes, laptop users tend to be _________.A. mindlessB. skillfulC. thoughtfulD. tireless7. The author of the passage aims to _________.A. examine the importance of long-term memoryB. explain the process of taking notesC. stress the benefit of taking notes by handD. promote the use of laptops8. The passage is likely to appear in _________.A. a newspaper advertisementB. a science magazineC. a computer textbookD. a finance reportCThe National GalleryDescription:The National Gallery is the British national art museum built on the north side of Trafalgar Square in London.It houses a diverse collection of more than 2,300 examples of European art ranging from 13th-century religious paintings to more modern ones by Renoir and Van Gogh.The older collections of the gallery are reached through the main entrance while the more modern works in the East Wing are most easily reached from Trafalgar Square by a ground floor entrance. Layout:The modern Sainsbury Wing on the western side of the building houses 13th-to 15th-century paintings, and artists include Duccio, Uccello, Van Eyck, Lippi, Mantegna, Botticelli and Memling.The main West Wing houses 16th-century paintings, and artists include Leonardo da Vinci, Cranach, Michelangelo, Raphael, Bruegel, Bronzino, Titian and V eronese.The North Wing houses 17th-century paintings, and artists include Caravaggio, Rubens, Poussin, Van Dyck, Veláazquez, Claude and Vermeer.The East Wing houses 18th- to early 20th-century paintings, and artists include Canaletto, Goya, Turner, Constable, Renoir and Van Gogh.Opening Hours:The Gallery is open every day from 10a.m. to 6p.m. (Fridays 10a.m. to 9p.m.) and is free, but charges apply to some special exhibitions.Getting There:Nearest underground stations: Charing Cross (2-minute walk), Leicester Square (3-minute walk), Embankment (7-minute walk), and Piccadilly Circus (8-minute walk).9. In which century’s collection can you see religious paintings?A. The 13th.B. The 17th.C. The 18th.D. The 20th.10. Where are Leonardo da Vinci’s works shown?A. In the East Wing.B. In the main West Wing.C. In the Sainsbury Wing.D. In the North Wing.11. Which underground station is closest to the National Gallery?A. Piccadilly Circus.B. Leicester Square.C. EmbankmentD. Charing Cross.DShould we allow modern buildings to be built next to older buildings in a historic area of a city? In order to answer this question, we must first examine whether people really want to preserve the historic feel of an area. Not all historical buildings are attractive. However, there may be other reasons for example, economic (经济的) reasons—why they should be preserved. So, let us assume that historical buildings are both attractive and important to the majority of people. What should we do then if a new building is needed?In my view, new architectural styles can exist perfectly well alongside an older style. Indeed, there are many examples in my own home town of Tours where modern designs have been placed very successfully next to old buildings. As long as the building in question is pleasing and does not dominate (影响) its surroundings too much, it often improves the attractiveness of the area.It is true that there are examples of new buildings which have spoilt (破坏) the area they are in, but the same can be said of some old buildings too. Yet people still speak against new buildings in historic areas. I think this is simply because people are naturally conservative (保守的) and do not like change.。
山西省长治市沁县中学2015-学年高二英语下学期期中试题
沁县中学2015～2016学年第二学期中考试试题高二英语分值：150分时间：120分钟第一部分：阅读理解（共20小题，每小题3分，共60分）AJust because you are in a wheelchair doesn't mean you can't enjoy the competitiveness—the allaround fun that playing sports offers you.More and more wheelchair users are playing sports every day—some even on a professional level. The following information is just a few examples of what gaming opportunities you have.Wheelchair basketball is a very common wheelchair sport. It was started over forty years ago as a medical recovering program，and over the years has grown rapidly. Today wheelchair basketball is a professional sport that offers more than 180 teams across the United States. In order to play wheelchair basketball，it is essential to have a lightweight wheelchair. Several sports wheelchairs are on the market today just for sports enthusiasts.Another wheelchair sport，quad rugby，was specifically designed for quadriplegics （脊髓受伤的病人）unable to play wheelchair basketball. It is a mixture of wheelchair basketball and ice hockey. To play the game you must have two teams of four players each. Each player is classified based on impairment.Power soccer is another fun wheelchair sport that can be very fun and exciting. Players in power soccer must have an electric wheelchair. Two te ams have two 30minute halves to push the soccer ball over the other team's goal line. The first team to reach the other team's goal line most frequently wins.And finally，based on the sport you choose to participate in，there are several wheelchair sports accessories（附件）available for you，including belts and harnesses（背带），gloves，bags for carrying items，drink holders and special back supports.1．In the beginning，wheelchair basketball was first started for the purpose of ______.A．holding professional games around the USB．spreading the sport all over the USC．helping the patients restore a normal lifeD．increasing people's sense of taking up sports2．In the wheelchair sport，quad rugby，players are divided according to ______.A．their experience and skill B．their age and heightC．the strength of the sport D．the level of their disease 3．To play power soccer，______.A．there should be two teams of four players eachB．wheelchair users have to equip electric wheelchairsC．wheelchair users have to equip lightweight wheelchairsD．Wheelchair users have to be professional players4．What is the main idea of the passage?A．To introduce some possible sports to wheelchair users.B．To introduce some products to the wheelchair users.C．To encourage wheelchair users to take up sports.D．To talk about the differences among these sports.BHas it come to this？Robots standing for doctors at the hospital patients' bedside?Not exactly，but some doctors have found a way to use a robot to check on patients while they're miles from the hospital.One is at Baltimore's Sinai Hospital. Equipped with cameras，a screen and microphone，the robot is guided into the rooms of Dr Alex Gandsas' patients where he spe aks to them as if he were right there.“The system allows you to be anywhere in the hospital fro m anywhere in the world，” said the surgeon，who specializes in weightloss operation.Besides his normal morning and afternoon personal visits，Gandsas uses the $150,000 robot to visit patients at night or when problems arise. The robot can circle the bed and adjust the position of its two cameras，giving the perception（观察） from the patient's standpoint that the doctor is there.“They love it.They'd rather see me through the robot，” he said of his patients' reaction to the machine. Nurse Florence Ford，who has worked with the robot since it was introduced about 18 months ago，said patients have reacted well，particularly because “seeing the doctor's face gives them confidence.”Gandsas presented the idea to hospital leaders as a method to more closely observe patients following weightloss operation.Since its introduction，Dr Alex found that nearly one third of his 376 patients went out of hospital earlier than first expected.Michael Chan，president of In Touch Technologies，said his company's device allows doctors to “be in more than one place at the same time.”Speaking with Gandsas through one of the robots at company headquarters（总部），Chan said the company designs applications for the devices in remote areas and for dealing with shortages of health care workers.“They will soon be big，”said Chan when asked about their future.5．According to the passage，which of the following statements of the robot is Correct?A．It has replaced Dr Alex to visit his patients every day.B．The patients would rather have it treat their diseases.C．It has reduced the duty that doctors should have for their patients.D．Patients are likely to be treated even when doctors are far away.6．By using robots，Dr Alex finds that ______.A．patients visited by robots may recover completely soonerB．the number of patients in his hospital is reducing a lotC．he can operate on different patients at the same timeD．their hospital doesn't need as many medical workers as before 7．From the last sentence，we can learn that Michael Chan thinks that ______.A．people won't believe robots will do well in the futureB．in the future bigger robots will be made to satisfy the needsC．more robots of this kind will be used in hospitalsD．the prices of the robots will be greatly reduced in the future 8．What would be the best title of the passage?A．Robot Replaces Doctors to Treat PatientsB．Robot Visits Patients When Doctors Can'tC．Hightech Makes Patients Better Communicate with DoctorsD．Robot Has Begun to Play a Great Part in Hospital ManagementCThere's no end of dangerous sports to try out in Southern Africa—bungee jumping, skydiving, water rafting. But for a new rush, how about swimming face to face with a killer shark（鲨鱼）？The public seems interested in seeking excitement in this activity. Cape Town's aquarium has been filled with divers who want to swim with the sharks since it opened its tanks to paying visitors last month. Around 70 tourists aged between 12 and 40 have paid 275 rand （＄55） each to spend up to an hour with Maxine, Dee and Floyd.And conservationists（自然环境保护论者）say the project should help change the damage done to the shark's image by the popular movie Jaws.“People will always pay money to be a bit daring（胆大的）, ”said Paul Loetter, an aquarium diver. “Most people think every shark is dangerous, but they've got the wrongidea. ”Each visitor can swim with the sharks and other fish that share their tank, guarded by aquarium divers armed only with a stick to keep off any over-friendly sharks.“This is part of a communicational and educational programme to show sharks are not as bad as everyone makes out, ” said Tony McGy re, operational manager of the aquarium.Len Compagno, head of the South African shark research centre, agreed. “It's no joke to play around with a big dog. In the same way, a three-metre-long shark could put a few holes in you, ” he said.9. We may infer that in the movie Jaws __________.A. sharks are hunted everywhereB. sharks kill other sea animalsC. sharks are disappearing in the seaD. sharks are man eaters10. The writer's purpose in writing the passage is to tell us that __________ .A. sharks are not as bad as everyone makes outB. people will always pay money to be a bit daringC. there's no end of dangerous sports in Southern AfricaD. the public seems interested in seeking excitement in swimming with a killer shark11. We can learn that Maxine, Dee and Floyd are __________.A. workers in the aquariumB. the aquarium's three sharksC. ConservationistsD. divers in the aquariumDWhy not join us and help somebody else?Some people come to large cities for work and find life difficult. They may have problems with work, accommodation, finance or relationships. Many of these people may experience feelings of depression, that might even lead to suicide. It is our job to help them with advice and comfort at any time of the day or night.Now here’s where you come in. We need volunteers to help depressed people by listening to their troubles and helping them over the telephone. No previous experience is necessary and no professional training is required. Instead volunteers need to be.Over 21 years of agegood listenersanonymous（匿名）and prepared not to claim recognition for being a Samaritanprepared not to judgeprepared not to talk about whatever they hear with otherspositiveable to show sympathy to anyonedependableprepared to give up some of their free time to help othersWe will train you and show you how best to help people who feel they have no hope. If you think you might be interested, w hy not try this little test:1.Ma Li is a college student and pregnant. Should she have an abortion(堕胎)?2.Liu Bin is 43 years old. She and her husband no longer live in the same city. They hardly ever see each other. Should she leave him?3.Wang Li’s wife spends her housekeeping money on clothes rather than food. Should he get a divorce?If you answered “yes” or “no” to these questions, then perhaps you are not the person for us. However , if you think that the solutions are not so clear, then you are one of the people we are looking for . We need people who can see all sides of a problem and help provide a solution that will genuinely （真正的）help another person.If you would like to let us know your interest, either ring us at the telephone nunbers below or email us. We will be waiting for your call or your email.Thank you.Suicide Research and Prevention Centre HotlineHelpline :0800Website:12.Which of the following requirements is unnecessary to be a volunteer?A. Prepared not to judgeB. ReliableC. PositiveD. Experience13.If you want to be a volunteer, your answer to the first question in the little test should be“”A. YesB. NoC. Not a clear answerD.A rather clear answer14.The text mainly talks about .A. an advertisement for a volunteer B .how to become a volunteerC. requirements for a volunteerD. a test for a volunteer15.Where can we probably find th e text?A. In a magazineB. In a bookC. In a guidebookD. In a websiteE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。