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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。
A
Sooner 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 you 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 help 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 questions 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.
B
Most 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 cards  B. phone card collecting as a hobby
C. reasons for phone card collecting  D. 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 1981
7．The main reason for most people to collect phone cards is that ___   
A. they find the cards beautiful and easy to keep
B. they like to have something from different countries
C. they want to make money with cards
D. they think the cards are convenient to use
8. The writer mentions a market in Paris in order to show that ___   
A. card collecting is popular among young people
B. French and Japanese cards are the most valuable
C. people can make money out of card collecting
D. card collectors’ magazines are very useful
C
You 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. Taking the bus to school is quick, easy and free in most college towns. You won't have to locate or afford a 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 used textbooks—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 diet. 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 problems
C．traffic accidents D．social activities
11．The “freshman 15” tells the fact that some freshmen ________.
A．attend limited activities on campus B．have little regular physical exercise
C．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 foods
C．taking part in too many after­class activities D．taking an elective that has too many students
D
The influence of America is increasing in my country. Spanish people drink Coca Cola, 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 as 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 think 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 replace 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 everywhere
B. most Spanish people don’t like to listen to their own music
C. fast food spreads from Spain to the United States
D. some Spanish actors go to America to improve their acting skills
14. 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。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Maybe you are an average student. 16 This is not necessarily so, however. Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to. Here’s how.
Plan your time carefully. When planning your work, you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making this list, you should make a schedule of your time. First your time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc. Then decide a good, regular time for studying. 17 A weekly schedule may not solve all your problems, but it will force you to realize what is happening to your time.
Make good use of your time in class. 18 Listening carefully in class means less work later. Taking notes will help you remember what the teacher says.
Study regularly. When you get home from school, go over your notes; look at the important points that your teacher is going to discuss the next day, and read that material. 19 If you do these things regularly, the material will become more meaningful, and you’ll remember it longer.
Develop a good attitude towards tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. They help you remember your new knowledge. The world won’t end if you don’t pass a test, so don’t be over worried.
__20___ You will probably discover them after you have tried these.
A. There are other methods that might help you with your studying.
B. Don’t forget to set aside enough time for relaxation.
C. Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teacher says.
D. No one can become a top student unless he or she works hard.
E. You probably think you will never be a top student.
F. Make full use of class time to take notes of what the teacher says in class.
G. This will help you understand the next class.

第二部分：完型填空（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从21—40各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
My friend Michelle is blind, but you’d never know it. She makes such good use of her other 21 , including her "Sixth Sense", that she rarely gives the impression that she's 22 anything.
Michelle looks after her children pretty much like the rest of us, 23 that she doesn't push too hard on them, 24 really benefit a lot from her relaxed attitude. She knows when to clean the house; she moves around so fast that often 25 don't realize she's blind.
I 26 this for the first time after my six-year-old daughter, Kayla, went to play there. When Kayla came home, she was very 27 about her day. She told me they had baked cookies, played games and done art projects. But she was 28 excited about her finger-painting project.
“Mom, guess what?” said Kayla, all smiles “I learned how to 29 colors today! Blue and red make purple, and yellow and blue make green! And Michelle
30 with us.”
To my great 31 , my child had learnt about color from a blind friend!
Then Kayla continued. "Michelle told me my 32 showed joy, pride and a sense of accomplishment. She really 33 what I was doing!" Kayla said she had never felt how good finger paints felt 34 Michelle showed her how to paint without looking at her paper.
I realized Kayla didn't know that Michelle was blind. It had just never 35 in conversation.
When I told her, she was 36 for a moment. At first, she didn't believe me. "But Mommy, Michelle knew exactly what was in my picture!" Kayla 37 . And I knew my child was 38 because Michelle had listened to Kayla describe her artwork. Michelle had also heard Kayla's 39 in her work,
We were silent again for a minute. Then Kayla said slowly, "You know, Mommy, Michelle really did 'see' my picture. She just used my 40 ."
Indeed, she uses a special type of "vision" that all mothers have.
21. A. senses
B. means
C. methods
D. ways
22. A. enjoyed
B. found
C. missed
D. seen
23. A. and
B. without
C. even
D. except
24. A. it
B. who
C. she
D. which
25. A. children
B. family
C. guests
D. friends
26. A. witnessed
B. realized
C. recognized
D. regretted
27. A. excited
B. sad
C. satisfied
D. enjoyed
28. A. a little
B. not so
C. especially
D. not at all
29. A. paint
B. draw
C. create
D. mix
30. A. painted
B. stayed
C. talked
D. watched
31. A. excitement
B. encouragement
C. surprise
D. delight
32. A. attitude
B. color
C. paper
D. picture
33. A. understood
B. got
C. saw
D. touched
34. A.