高二上学期期末英语试题.doc

高二上学期期末英语试题

试卷说明：1、本试卷满分150分，答题时间120分钟。
2、 请将答案直接填涂在答题卡上，考试结束只交答题卡。

第I卷（满分90分）

第一部分 听力 （共两节，满分30分）
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. Where does the conversation most probably take place?
A. In a factory. B. In a hospital. C. In the man’s home.
2. Who is the girl reading under the tree?
A. Betty. 　　　 B. Lily. 　　　 C. Catherine.
3. What does the woman mean?
A. She hasn’t yet drunk any coffee. B. She wants another cup of coffee.
C. She likes coffee very much.
4. What does the woman think the man should do?
A. Stop playing tennis. B. Stick to what he is doing.
C. Find the cause of his failure.
5. What’s the most probable relationship between the two speakers?
A. Husband and wife. B. Customer and waitress. C. Friends.
第二节 （共15 小题；每小题1 分，满分15分）
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5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What sounds like a good idea to the woman?
A. Having men pick up the bill or pay for cinema tickets.
B. Having men open doors or help women put on coats.
C. Having men do the dishes and housework.
7. How many examples does the man give as men’s taking care of women?
A. 2. B. 3. C. 4.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What are the two speakers mainly talking about?
A. How to reduce anxiety. B. How to make use of time.
C. Where to get health services.
9. Why does the man turn to the woman for advice?
A. She works at the health services. B. She had a similar experience before.
C. She knows a lot about the man’s trouble.
听第8段材料，回答第10—12题。
10. Where does this conversation take place?
A. Over the telephone. B. In the woman’s home. C. At an insurance pany.
11. Why does the man talk to the woman?
A. To make a damage report. B. To help her rebuild her house.
C. To show honesty in his business.
12. How many articles(物件,物品)were destroyed by the storm?
A. Three. B. Four. C. Five.
听第9段材料，回答第13—16题。
13. What are the two speakers mainly talking about?
A. Their jobs. 　 B. Their apartments. C. Their driving experiences.
14. How does the man feel about his present situation?
A. Dissatisfied. B. Shocked. C. Nervous.
15. Which of the following isn’t the problem with the man’s apartment?
A. Being too far from work. B. The equipment is breaking down.
C. The landlady is in trouble.
16. What will the man do then?
A. Drive the car to work. B. Visit the woman’s place.
C. Talk with his landlady.
听第10段材料，回答第17—20题。
17. Since when has Transport Scotland provided free bus travel for older and disabled people?
A. Since April 2005. 　　 B. Since April 2006.
C. Since January 2007.

18. Who are allowed concessionary(特许的)travel according to the text?
A. All 16～18-year-olds.
B. All young full-time volunteers up to the age of 25.
C. Both A and B.
19. If somebody wants to get the card sooner, how can he get it?
A. Waiting at school. 　　 B. Waiting at home. C. Applying himself.
20. How many free return ferry(渡船)journeys to the mainland can you get each year?
A. One. B. Two. C. Three.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节；满分40分）
第一节（共15小题； 每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Sunday, 31 August
We’ve been in China for a month now. Dad, Mom, Harry and I moved to Tianjin on 25 August. We’re not very far from Beijing. Two days ago, we celebrated my 16th birthday. It was great celebrating in China; the only thing that was strange was the cake--here they’re not as sweet as the ones in New York. On Monday school starts—I wonder what it will be like.
Monday, 1 September
On my first day I was looking around for a locker to put my books in. However, here all the students keep all of their books at their desks--we stay in the same classroom because apparently we don’t have to go from class to class--teachers e to us!
Today we selected teacher assistants for each subject. Their duties are to collect homework, make announcements, and do other stuff for the teacher and the students. It’s kind of a big deal here! Since I am from the US, I was asked to be the English assistant. I felt so proud but quite nervous at the same time because I wasn’t sure what I had to do, but I accepted the job anyway.
Friday, 3 October
Boy, what a week! Now we have nine classes every day, including the morning class, a bination of our American schools’ “Homeroom” and “Study Hall”. I think Chinese students work too much! I have to do my homework when I get back home. I don’t even have time to watch TV or surf the Internet like before. I sometimes miss New York and my school because we didn’t have to study so much. We had more time to hang out with our classmates and neighbors; here, besides their usual classes, students are involved in weekend classes in subjects such as English, Chinese and math.
I get a lot of attention, being from another country. Everyone wants to practice English with me! A really cute girl even asked me for my phone number on my second day and sent me a text message! I’m making a lot more friends now. I just need a lot of help to improve my Chinese. Some students want to do a language exchange program with me. Nice!
21. The passage mentions all the following points EXCEPT ________.
A. physics study. B. food flavour.
C. free time activities. D. language exchange program.
22. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT the teacher assistant’s duty?
A. Collecting homework.
B. Making announcements.
C. helping teachers with small errands（差事）
D. Teaching classmates.
23. Where is this passage most probably from?
A. A story book. B. A guide book. C. A diary. D. A magazine.
24. The passage is best described by ________.
A. culture shock(冲击). B. multi-culture(多元文化).
C. unique culture. D. culture background.

B
Introduction to Piano
No matter what you do in life, it’s always important to start with the basics. Taught by experienced musician Dennis Dykstra, this class will give beginning piano learners an introduction to the keyboard, keys, scales, chords, melodies, and note reading. This class is bined with adult class.
Brinton ( Beg. , Ages 8-17 )…# 487919
Sat. , Apr. 13---Jun 1, 10:30 AM---12 PM
$56 Residents / $112 Non-residents
Guitar Lesson
Learn basic chords, notes, and different strumming (弹奏) techniques. Strum your way to fun. Bring your own guitar. Classes are bined with youth guitar classes.
Brinton ( Beg./ Int. , Ages 12-17 ) …# 37623
Sat. , Apr. 13 –-- Jun.1, 2 PM --- 3:30 PM
$110 Residents / $220 Non-residents
Hip Hop Culture & Modern Dance
Hip hop is a dance form that has origins in New York’s folk culture and has bee popularized by the entertainment industry. The steps evolve from tap, jazz & belly dance. The class will consist of clean hip hop music techniques, steps and a routine.
Hamilton( Ages 6-12 )…# 38475
Tue. , Apr, 16---Jun 4, 7 PM --- 8 PM
$18 Residents / $36 Non-residents
Science of Magic and Fantastic Fliers
This super science sampler introduces participants to two hot topics: magic and flight! In science of magic, participants learn the science behind illusions, mind reading and perform a magic escape! Amaze and amuse friends.
In fantastic fliers, participants will fly through flight and aerodynamics ( 空气运动学 ) basics. Discover the four forces that affect flight. Make and test various plane designs to see these forces in action! Not suitable for free or reduced fees.
Jueau ( Ages 4-12 )… #370956
Mon. , Feb. 4, 5:30 PM --- 7:30 PM
$80 Residents / $160 Non-residents
25.The activity Introduction to Piano is intended for those ______.
A. who just begin to learn how to play the piano
B. who are experienced in playing the piano
C. who show interest in teaching the piano lessons
D. who are willing to make the piano for musicians
26.If Mary’s son is 5 years old, she may choose ______ for him.
A. Guitar Lesson
B. Science of Magic and Fantastic Fliers
C. Hip Hop Culture & Modern Dance
D. Introduction to Piano
27.The underlined word “evolve” in the passage is closest in meaning to “______”.
A. die B. develop C. escape D. reduce
28.If you want to learn how to play the guitar, you have to go at ______.
A. 10:30 AM---12 PM
B. 5:30 PM --- 7:30 PM
C. 2 PM --- 3:30 PM
D. 7 PM --- 8 PM

C

Nadam Fair(那达慕), meaning “entertainment” or “recreation” in Mongolian, originated in the early days of the 13th century and is a mass traditional Mongolian festival. A “Huli Letai” (big meeting) was held by Mongol leaders every month. Many activities were taken on during the meeting, such as making laws and regulations, appointing and removing officials, giving awards and penalties, and the large Nadam Fair. As recorded, in 1206 when Genghis Khan was elected as the Mongolian Khan, a grand Nadam Fair was held.
Since its birth, the “three skills” -- wrestling, horse-racing, archery - have been a necessary part of the Nadam activities. In the past, winners of the three sports would be given horses, camels, sheep, brick tea, and silk as prizes.
In modern times, more activities have been added, such as polo, horsemanship, track and field, and other ball petitions. The newly added contents turned the traditional national grand meeting to an auspicious, happy and effective one. Nadam held in Xilin Gol League is the biggest and has bee an important activity for the health and entertainment of the masses.
Nowadays, Nadam is always held in summer or autumn when the grasslands are beautiful and flocks and herds are ready for tallow. It often lasts for three to seven days. During this time, herdsman will e from all over in pletely new national costumes, riding their horses, carrying tent, all kinds of meat and milk products on their light wooden carts. While putting up the tent, people begin to boil tea and stew meat.
From ancient times, the “three skills”, wrestling, horse-racing and archery, have been used as standards to judge ability. Such activities can be performed any time and anywhere, since special fields, equipment or a fixed number of people are not necessary.
Mongolian wrestling is different from other forms by its rules, methods, uniforms and fields. There are no weight or age distinctions, nor fixed numbers. All wrestlers are matched by drawing straws or by respected judges. The game uses a single- elimination rule in that victory or defeat is determined once. The loser is not allowed to pete again. Half of the contestants will be eliminated each time. As soon as the judge gives an order to start, the opponents first shake hands to show respect to each other, and then begin to wrestle. There is no time limitation and the opponents can tick, pull, kick, trip, push and hold. The person who touches the ground with any part of the body above the knees is the loser.
29.The festival Nadam Fair in Mongolia _____.
A. is developed to keep people brave
B. is intended for entertainment
C. always remains unchanged
D. is used to celebrate the harvest
30.During the festival, there are many activities EXCEPT _____.
A. horse-racing B. polo C. wrestling D. diving
31.Nadam is probably held in _____.
A. July or August B. December or January
C. March or April D. November or February

D
Charles Dickens’ novel A Tale of Two Cities was set in the years before and during the French Revolution(1789—1799)．During its course，French revolutionaries brought down the empire and established a republic of free and equal citizens．
In reading the work，one sees that Dickens distorted some details of the French Revolution．At the beginning，Dickens notes that，in 1775，France was busy spending money．This mention of France’s spending touches briefly on what is perhaps the major cause of the French Revolution．
Before the revolution，the government often borrowed money because it spent more than it raised in taxes．The increased spending and borrowing made many people’s blood boil，yet Dickens focused instead on the nobility’s oppression(压迫 )and exploitation of the working class，including peasants，as the causes of the revolution．
The Marquis，one of the book’s characters，ill-treats and kills many people．Thus，he represents the nobles who mistreat the lower classes．One reviewer criticized this picture as an unfair representation of French society in the mid-1700s．The reviewer pointed out that the government would have punished nobles who mistreated or murdered．Nobles may have been guilty of other evils，however，such as not feeding the starving masses after bad weather ruined crops 1789．
Dickens’account of the storming of the Bastille(巴士底狱) fails to mention that the gang that stormed the prison was looking for bullets and bombs to use in defense against a possible attack by the king’s troops．Dickens does include some accurate details，however，such as the crowd’s finding only seven prisoners and freeing them and the pack’s executing(处决) the prison administrator and sticking his head on a post．The scene that the women knit(编织)as they watch the executions may seem to be an odd detail，but actually many women did knit stockings for the war effort as they watched the killing machine at work．
Dickens’descriptions of the steady stream of sentenced people into prison and the carts taking them to their deaths give readers some idea of the frequency with which officials jailed and executed people during the Rule of Terror，which lasted about a year．During the Terror，the government jailed(拘留) about 250 thousand people，tried(审判)and killed about 17 thousand，and executed about 12 thousand without a trial．Those executed included people who opposed the revolution，people who offended the revolutionaries（革命者），and even some revolutionaries．About 15 percent were members of the ministry or nobility．
32．What does the word “distorted” in Paragraph 2 most probably mean?
A．Discussed． B．Expose． C．Provided． D．Twisted(扭曲)．
33．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A．A wild crowd rushed into the Bastille to fight with the royal soldiers．
B．The nobles’ mistreating and killing people is the main cause of the revolution．
C．About thirty thousand people lost their lives in the course of the Rule of Terror．
D．Women were forced to work for the war supplies while watching people killed．
34．What can be inferred from th