
1. How is the food at the restaurant
A. Very good. B. Not fast. C. Not nice but cheap.
2. How much is the stamp
A. 12 cents. B. 20 cents. C. 28 cents.
3. What can we learn from the conversation
A. The man doesn’t like parties.
B. The man has to take an exam today.
C. The man is preparing for an exam.
4. Where did the conversation most probably take place
A. In a classroom. B. In a library. C. In a bookstore.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. An English programme.
B. How to improve English listening.
C. The sports programmers on Channel 9.
第二节
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话,回答第6和第8三个小题。
6. When will there be a birthday party
A. This Sunday. B. Next Wednesday. C. Next Sunday.
7. Where will the party be held
A. In the open air. B. In the woman’s home. C. In a park.
8. How many friends will be woman invite to her party
A. Eight. B. Nine. C. Ten.
听下面一段对话,回答第9和第11三个小题。
9. What does the man also want to borrow this time
A. Some CDs. B. A video. C. A travel book.
10. How can the man find the book on travel in China
A. By asking the librarian. B. By computer. C. By asking his friends.
11. Why does the woman need the man’s library card
A. To tell him if the books are returned.
B. To check in some books.
C. To fix time for travel in China.
听下面一段对话,回答第12至第14三个小题。
12. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In an Internet cafe. B. In David’s classroom. C. In the teacher’s office.
13. What will the woman do tomorrow
A. Chat with a friend. B. Meet David’s parents. C. Visit the cafe.
14. Why was the boy absent from school last week
A. No teacher understood him.
B. He met family troubles.
C. His parents argued with him.
听下面一段对话,回答第15至第17三个小题。
15. What does the man call for
A. To rent(租) an apartment. B. To buy an apartment. C. To meet the manager.
16. What else does the man have to pay for
A. Electricity. B. Gas and water. C. Parking space.
17. When will Tony come to have a look
A. Sometime next week. B. At 10 am on Wednesday. C. At 10 am tomorrow.
听下面一段独白,回答第18至第20三个小题。
18. Why does the speaker suggest making schedules
A. To get a part-time job.
B. To avoid forgetting problems.
C. To find more fun.
19. How many different schedules are mentioned
A. One. B. Two. C. Three.
20. Which schedule includes the plan for free time
A. The master schedule. B. The weekly schedule. C. The daily schedule.
第二部分 阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2分,满分40分)(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项 (A 、B 、C 和 D )中,选出最佳选项,并在题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
No trip to Chicago is complete without a visit to the Art Institute, which is the second largest art museum in the nation.
Opening hours:
Mon - Wed & Fri - Sun, 10:30 am - 5 pm; Thu, 10:30 am- 8 pm; closed on New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Highlights:
The Modern Wing contains contemporary masterpieces by Dali, Matisse, Miro, Picasso, Pollock, and Warhol.
● In the Central Hall visitors can view one of the world’s finest Impressionist collections, including masterpieces by Monet, Degas, Renoir, Seurat, Gauguin, and Van Gogh.
● Thorne Miniature Rooms offer a detailed view of European homes from the 16th century through the 1930s and American homes from the 17th century to 1940.
● The past returns as over 550 works from 4,000 years of art come together in Of Gods and Glamour, located in the beautiful new Mary and Michael Jaharis Galleries of Greek, Roman, and Byzantine Art.
Advice for visitors:
● Free guided tours are available daily at noon.
● Free art-making activities are available for children each weekend from 11 am to 2 pm.
● Visit the Family Room in the Ryan Education Center, open daily from 10:30 am – 5 pm, and introduce your child to the museum’s collections with a variety of hands-on activities. Assemble (组装) puzzles based on masterpieces you’ll see in the galleries, build architectural wonders with colorful blocks, and learn about art through stories and games at Curious Corner.
● Check out the Lion’s Trial tour for children ages 5-10. This tour is especially designed for the young people in your group! Don’t miss it!
Getting there:
You can take the follow buses: 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 14, 26, 28, 126, 143.
21. In the Modern Wing visitors can see works of ____.
A. Van Gogh. B. Picasso C. Monet D. Seurat
22. Where can you go if you want to see European homes in the 17th
A. The Family Room. B. Thorne Miniature Rooms.
C. Of Gods and Glamour. D. The Modern Wing.
23. What can children do at Curious Corner
A. Hold a birthday party. B. Join the Lion’s Trail tour.
C. Play with colorful blocks. D. Communicate with artists.
B
One of the special features of English people is self-discipline (自律). Generally, English people are polite and always want to please others. On the other hand, they don’t like to show their emotions, even in dangerous situations. Imagine the scene! Some English people are caught in a violent storm in the forest. Anybody else would be anxious to run away. The English would just try to hide their emotions. Not a sign of fear would be seen on their faces.
We often hear of the English "reserve"(矜持). On a long railway journey, with four Englishmen sitting together, often there won’t be a single word spoken during the whole journey. The English think it is a bad manner to ask personal questions. That wouldn’t be the case in America. In a short ride in New York, a taxi driver will tell you about himself, his wife and his family, and probably the towns of England he has visited, too.
The English value privacy (隐私) very much. An Englishman’s house usually has a small garden with a fence all around to separate it from the neighbors’. An Englishman’s house is his castle.
Finally, we have to refer to the most special feature of the Scottish (苏格兰的) people —the Scottish dress. Scotland is probably best known to the world for its traditional costume —the kilt. This short, skirt-like piece of clothing is worn by men.
The kilt is made of a special type of colorful cloth called tartan, which is very special in Scotland.
24 When the English are in a dangerous situation they usually _______.
A. laugh at other people B. behave very bravely
C. hide their emotions D. run away immediately
25. In the second paragraph the author mentions a taxi driver in New York to ________.
A. explain that Americans are reserve
B. show the bad manners of Americans
C. show that English people are not very polite
D. show the reserve of the English
26. What do we know about the kilt in the last paragraph
A. It’s long and just like a skirt.
B. It’s worn by both men and women.
C. It’s made of a special type of cloth in Scotland.
D. It’s a traditional costume all over Great Britain.
27. What can we learn about the English from the passage
A. They are not very confident.
B. A house with a fence all around makes them feel safe.
C. They usually don’t respect others’ privacy.
D. They prefer a house with a garden to a flat.
C
Do you know of anyone who uses the truth to deceive(欺骗)When someone tells you something that is true, but leaves out important information that should be included, he can give you a false picture.
For example, someone might say, “ I just won a hundred dollars on the lottery(彩票). It was great. I took that dollar ticket back to the store and turned it in for one hundred dollars!” This guy’s a winner, right Maybe, maybe not. We then discover that he bought $200 worth of tickets, and only one was a winner. He’s really a big loser! He didn't’ say anything that was false, but he left out important information on purpose. That’s called a half-truth. Half-truths are not technically lies, but they are just as dishonest.
Some politicians often use this trick. Let’s say that during Governor Smith’s last term, her state lost one million jobs and gained three million jobs. Then she seeks another term. One of her opponents says, “During Governor Smith’s term, the state lost one million jobs!” That’s true. However, an honest statement would have been, “During Governor Smith’s term, the state had a net gain of two million jobs.”
Advertisers will sometimes use half-truths. It’s against the law to make false statements so they try to mislead you with the truth. An advertisement might say, “Nine out of ten doctors advised their patients to take Yucky Pills to cure toothache.” It fails to mention that they only asked ten doctors and nine of them work for the Yucky Company.
This kind of deception happens too often. It’s a sad fact of life: lies are lies, and sometimes the truth can lie as well.
28. We may infer that the author believes people should ________.
A. buy lottery tickets if possible. B. be careful about what they are told.
C. make use of half-truths. D. not trust the Yucky Company.
29. How many examples does the writer give to show how the truth is used to deceive
A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.
30. Which of the following is true according to the passage
A. Using half-truths is against the law.
B. Technically, half-truths are in fact lies.
C. Yucky Pills is a very good medicine for toothache.
D. Governor Smith did a good job during her last term.
31. Which of the following best expresses the main idea of the passage
A. He’s really a big loser!
B. Sometimes the truth can lie as well.
C. Advertisers will sometimes use half-truths.
D. It’s against the law to make false statements.
D
If you think a high-factor sunscreen (防晒霜) keeps you safe from harmful rays, you may be wrong. Research in this week’s Nature shows that while factor 50 reduces the number of melanomas (黒瘤) and delays their occurrence, it can’t prevent them. Melanomas are the most aggressive skin cancers. You have a higher risk if you have red or blond hair, fair skin, blue or green eyes, or sunburn easily, or if a close relative has had one. Melanomas are more common if you have periodic intense exposure to the sun. Other skin cancers are increasingly likely with long-term exposure.
There is continuing debate as to how effective sunscreen is in reducing melanomas--- the evidence is weaker than it is for preventing other types of skin cancer. A 2011 Australian study of 1,621 people found that people randomly selected to apply sunscreen daily had half the rate of melanomas of people who used cream as needed. A second study, comparing 1,167 people with melanomas to 1,101 who didn't have the cancer, found that using sunscreen routinely, alongside other protection such as hats, long sleeves or staying in the shade, did give some protection. This study said other forms of sun protection ---not sunscreen--- seemed most beneficial. The study relied on people remembering what they had done over each decade of their lives, so it's not entirely reliable. But it seems reasonable to think sunscreen gives people a false sense of security in the sun.
Many people also don't use sunscreen properly ---applying insufficient amounts, failing to reapply after a couple of hours and staying in the sun too long. It is sunburn that is most worrying--- recent research shows five episodes of sunburn in the teenage years increases the risk of all skin cancers.
The good news is that a combination of sunscreen and covering up can reduce melanoma rates, as shown by Australian figures from their slip-slop-slap campaign. So if there is a heat wave this summer, it would be best for us, too, to slip on a shirt, slop on (抹上) sunscreen and slap on a hat.
32. What does the research in Nature say about a high-factor sunscreen
A. It is ineffective in preventing melanomas.
B. It is ineffective in case of intense sunlight.
C. It is ineffective with long-term exposure.
D. It is ineffective for people with fair skin.
33. What do we learn from the 2011 Australian study of 1,621 people
A. Sunscreen should be applied alongside other protection measures.
B. High-risk people benefit the most from the application of sunscreen.
C. Irregular application of sunscreen does women more harm than good.
D. Daily application of sunscreen helps reduce the incidence of melanomas.
34. What does the author say about the second Australian study
A. It misleads people to rely on sunscreen for protection.
B. It helps people to select the most effective sunscreen.
C. It is not based on direct observation of the subjects.
D. It confirms the results of the first Australian study.
35. What does the author suggest to reduce melanoma rates
A. Using both covering up and sunscreen.
B. Staying in the shade whenever possible.
C. Using covering up instead of sunscreen.
D. Applying the right amount of sunscreen.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10 分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
High school can be quite the stressful time for any student. There are numerous stresses to deal with and the pressure can be more intense as you enter your senior year. 36 The answer is as follows.
37 Adjust your approach to your specific situation. For instance, if you’re active in your community and your school and have a large family, you may feel depressed by having all these people involved in your life on a daily basis. 38 You just may need a moment to be alone and collect your thoughts before moving on to the challenges that face you.
39 If your stress persists and you can’t figure out a way to handle it, you may want to try speaking to your school counselor(顾问). If you don’t feel comfortable speaking to your counselor, try getting some other types of counseling.
Realize your limits, and plan around them. Don’t take on more than you can handle. If you take on too many things, you will be spread too thin and won’t be able to perform at your best in anything. 40 You will definitely feel more at ease!
A.Seek professional counseling.
B.Why does the stress come into being
C.Try thinking of alternative ways to deal with stress.
D.When you feel relieved, you can have a happier life.
E.Taking some time out to be alone may be the best way to handle such stress.
F.But how on earth can you reduce some of the stress
G.Evaluate what tasks and activities are most important and leave others behind.
第三部分 完形填空(共20小题,每小题1.5分,满分30分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
It was a hot, sunny day in a national forest. Unfortunately, my best friend, Ned, and I got _41__. Once we realized that we were separated from our group, we _42_ tried to find a safe place to set up our base. We found a small area next to a _43_. Then we started a fire with some leaves and sticks _44_ nearby.
While I was _45_ the fire, Ned brought more _46_, which were put in the water and then slowly thrown into the fire. The _47_ leaves created a lot of smoke. Then we started to write some _48_ notes saying, “WE ARE LOST! If you find this _49_, you will find us upstream. We are keeping up a(n) _50_ fire. Please find us!” They were made into paper _51_ and sent downstream, one every five minutes. We _52_ that these boats would draw somebody’s attention.
_53_ our group was well on their way, we wanted to be ready for them. Ned and I started to _54_ two hollow logs (空心圆木) and some strong sticks. Our small fire _55_ produced plenty of smoke. Soon we were very _56_ to hear whistles (口哨) far in the distance. It must have been the smoke that worked. Now it was time to start _57_ on the hollow logs. We enjoyed this part _58_ we got to sing and shout along with the beat (节拍). Soon after, we were _59_ by our group and we headed back to our camp with a (n) _60_ story to tell.
41. A.hurt B. lost C. punished D. drunk
42. A.immediately B.possibly C. suddenly D.recently
43. A.car B.room C. factory D. stream
44. A.missed B.collected C. bought D. borrowed
45. A.making B.catching C. putting out D.watching over
46. A.plants B.books C. clothes D.people
47. A.new B.wet C. huge D.yellow
48. A.lovely B.sick C. short D.funny
49. A.news B. message C. advice D.answer
50. A.forest B.house C. warm D.smoky
51. A.dolls B.boats C. planes D.animals
52. A.hoped B.agreed C. noticed D.worried
53.A.Explaining B.Forgetting C. Supposing D. Remembering
54. A.burn B.roll C. shout at D.look for
55. A.still B.also C. even D.never
56. A.afraid B.lucky C. polite D.nervous
57. A.jumping B.cooking C. drumming D.painting
58. A.until B.because C. unless D.although
59. A.saved B.praised C. invited D.discovered
60. A.exciting B.strange C. moving D.terrible
莆田第二十五中学2015-2016学年下学期期末质量检测试卷
高二英语答题卷
第二节 (共10分;每小题1分,满分10分)
第一节 语法填空 阅读下面材料,在空白处填入一个适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。(每题1.5分,共15分)
Many people prefer airplanes when 1 (take) a long trip. For others, cruise ships offer the best choice. However, for some travelers, the only way to 2 (true) experience a country is traveling overland by motorcycle, train 3 hitchhiking (免费搭便车)。
Kevin and Julia Sanders are two well-known overland travelers. In 35 days they rode by motorcycle from Alaska to the tip of South America, 4 journey of 20,000 miles across 14 5 (country). Kevin believes that traveling by bike gives people more freedom because you never have to worry 6 bus or train schedules. Instead you can organize your time the way you want.
If you prefer to travel in a little more comfortable, trains are another popular overland choice. The train offers travelers the opportunity 7 (communicate) with locals.
For the adventurous, hitchhiking can be an exciting way to see a country. Hitchhiking can be quite 8 (danger) and is not advised in many countries, but when 9 is safe to do so, travelers love it. Hitchhikers often learn things that cannot 10 (find) in travel guides.
1. ________ 2. ________ 3. ________ 4. ________ 5. ________
6. _______ 7. ________ 8. ________ 9. ________ 10. ________
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分35分)
第一节 短文改错(共10小题:每小题1分,满分10分)
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。文有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改:在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意: 1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
2. 只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。
The other day, my parents and I drive to the country to have a picnic. It was the first time that
we were driven by ourselves. We felt very excited and everything went smoothly. We had a great
time. Besides, on our way back home, it began to rain. We felt a little frightened because that we
were not familiar driving in the rain. What’s worse, it was getting dark. We were getting desperate
when the man and his wife volunteered to lead the way. Followed their car, we finally got to the
city safe. I don’t know them, but we will never forget the two kind stranger.
第二节:书面表达(满分25分)
假设你是育才中学学生会李华。你校将举办一次英语演讲比赛 (speech contest),希望附近某大学的外籍教师Smith女士来做评委。请参照以下比赛通知给她写一封信。
英语演讲比赛
主题:人与自然
时间:6月15日下午2:00-5:00
地点:501教室
参赛选手:10名学生
联系人:李华(电话8888888888)
欢迎大家光临
注意:词数100左右。 参考词汇:评委 judge
Dear Ms. Smith,
With best wishes,
Li Hua
