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2015—2016学年下学期高二年级
期中考试英语试卷

考试时间：2016年4月26日
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 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 will the man buy for the woman?
A. Notebooks. B. Paper. C. Pencils.
2．Where does the conversation take place?
A. In a bookstore. B. In a library. C. In the woman's office.
3．Why will Mr. Rogers be out of the office next week?
A. To take a holiday. B. To attend a wedding. C. To travel on business.
4．What does the man mean?
A. The woman can't leave early.
B. He'll pick up the woman's parents.
C. Mr. Black won't come at 4 o'clock.
5．What are the speakers talking about?
A. A lift worker. B. The man's sister. C. A lift accident.
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，各个小题将给出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6、7题。
6．Why did Gareth Jones quit the game halfway?
A. He got hurt. B. He was too tired. C. He broke match rules.
7．What will the speakers do next Saturday?
A. Visit Gareth. B. Watch a game. C. Play a match.
听第7段材料，回答8、9题。
8．What impressed the man most?
A. The plot. B. The main performers. C. The songs.
9．What do we know about the musical?
A. The woman has seen it.
B. The writer won awards for it.
C. People speak highly of its plot.
听第 8段材料，回答10至12题。
10．What did the woman think of the house owner?
A. Kind. B. Cold. C. Serious.
11．Why did the woman leave the flat?
A. The rent was high. B. The room was too cold. C. The neighbours were noisy.
12．How did the woman's neighbour act when they met one morning?
A. Angrily. B. Sadly. C. Dishonestly.
听第 9段材料，回答13至16题。
13．How high does the woman need to climb for the walking?
A. 1,500 meters. B. 2,000 meters. C. 4,000 meters.
14．How did the woman prepare for the walking?
A. She slept out in the tent in winter.
B. She climbed a 4,000-meter high mountain.
C. She took long walks through the hills daily.
15．What did the woman think of the walking?
A. It was hard but enjoyable.
B. It was difficult and tiresome.
C. It was wonderful and smooth.
16．What was the most exciting moment during the walking?
A. Watching the sunset.
B. Seeing the ruined buildings.
C. Walking through the Sun Gate.
听第 10段材料，回答第 17至 20题。
17．How long does the break in Barcelona last?
A. Two nights. B. Three nights. C. Seven nights.
18．What costs extra money for the Barcelona break?
A. Flights. B. Breakfast. C. Evening meals.
19．On what can visitors get discounts with a discount card?
A. All the city sights. B. Some restaurants. C. 5-star hotels.
20．When is the deadline of the booking for the Barcelona break?
A. September 30th. B. October 5th. C. October 31st.

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。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑．
A
Does your local town have a nickname? If so, what does it say about the area and the people who live there? Many cities are recognized across the world by their unofficial titles. New York is the Big Apple, London is the Big Smoke, and Los Angles is famously called La La Land.
Now, as part of English Language Day on Wednesday, Britain's national mapping agency, Ordnance Survey, and the British linguistics charity (语言学慈善机构) , the English Project, are launching an interactive project which aims to identify the nicknames people use in their daily lives for local places.
“The name that people create for a place forms an emotional connection,” explains Winchester University's Professor Bill Lucas, a supporter of the English Project. “So Basingstoke becomes Amazingstoke, Swindon is known as Swindump and Padstow, hometown of Chef Rick Stein, is nicknamed Padstein.”
Basingstoke is a town in central England. The local nickname, Amaxingstoke, shows that affection that locals seem to have for the area. Swindon, on the other hand, is sometimes called Swindump, showing that some people think it's a dump (垃圾场). Stanford Le Hope in Essex is called Stanford No Hope by locals. And Padstow in Cornwall is so closely connected with the local famous person Rick Stein that it's become known as Padstein.
Since launching the online survey last week, the creators have already received 3,000 alternative titles for places and landmarks.
There is a practical side to the project. Glen Hart, Ordnance Survey's head of research, says the information could be very helpful to the emergency services. For example, “ By having the most complete set of nicknames we could help the emergency services quickly locate the right place, and maybe even save lives,” he says.
21． What's the passage mainly about ?
A．Some stories about nicknames for places.
B．Organizations collect official place names.
C．People have a great affection for their cities.
D．A survey of the nickname for places.
22．Unlike the town Basingstoke, Swindon is a place that________.
A．seems unpleasant to some people B．attracts a lot of tourists
C．has few people living there D．has a long history
23．What does Glen Hart think of the project?
A．It proves that most nicknames are interesting.
B．It is very helpful to the emergency services.
C．It may help increase the number of nicknames.
D．It has helped prevent deaths from happening.
B
There are many places to go on safari in Africa, but riding a horse through the flooded waters of Botswana's Okavango Delta must rank as one of the world's most exciting wildlife journeys.
Several safari camps operate as the base for this adventure, providing unique rides twice a day to explore deep into the delta. The camps have excellent horses, professional guides and lots of support workers. They have a reputation for providing a great riding experience.
The morning ride, when the guides take you to beautiful, shallow lakes full of water lilies, tends to be more active. It is unlike any other riding experience. With rainbows forming in the splashing water around you and the sound of huge drops of water bouncing off your body and face. It is truly exciting. You are very likely to come across large wild animals, too. On horseback it is possible to get quite close to elephants, giraffes and many other animals. The sense of excitement and tension levels rise suddenly though, as does your heart rate, as you move closer to them.
In the evening, rides are usually at a more relaxed and unhurried pace. With golden light streaming across the grassy delta and the animals coming out to eat and drink. Sedate though they are, rides at this time of day are still very impressive. As the sun's rays pass through the dust kicked up by the horses, the romance of Africa comes to life.
Back at the camp you can kick off your boots and enjoy excellent food and wine. Looking back on your day, you will find it hard to deny that a horseback Safari is as close as you will ever come to answering the call of the wild.
24. What does the underlined word “They” (in Para 2) refer to?
A. Flooded waters B. Wildlife journey
C. Unique rides D. Safari camps
25. What does the author find most exciting about a horse safari?
A. Seeing and feeling the real African life.
B. Enjoying good food and wine at the camp.
C. Being part of the scene and getting close to animals.
D. Hunting large animals just as our ancestors did.
26. What does the underlined word “sedate”(in Para 4) probably mean?
A. Slow and peaceful B. Wild and romantic
C. Hurry and thirsty D. Active and excited
27. The author introduced the riding experience in the Okavango Delta mainly by ___. .
A. following space order B. making classifications
C.following time order D. giving examples
C
Mu Yumin had no idea that when he stopped by the computer club as a freshman looking for something fun, it would decide his career four years later. The 22-year-old biology major at Huazhong University of Science and Technology found a job as an IT technician in Shanghai. “My experience in the club gave me another ‘diploma’,” said Mu. “ More importantly, I found something I am good at and can make a living from. ”
Now campuses around the country have started recruiting (招收) fresh faces for all kinds of clubs. Upperclassmen and experts suggest a hobby-based choice of clubs, which might have a lasting impact on one' s life and career. Zhang Ling did not get many chances to write stories as an environmental protection major at Jiangxi University of Science and Technology. But this changed when she joined the university broadcasting station. Her daily interviews with students and teachers expanded her horizons. Now she is determined to become a journalist on environmental issues with her degree in environmental protection.” “Journalism changed my life track,” said the 22-year-old girl. “I only wanted to be a science teacher in a local senior high school. But now I am applying for a graduate school in journalism. ”
Lan Yujie, a professor at Anhui University of Technology, regards Mu and Zhang as good examples of choosing “what I like” instead of “what is practical” in finding jobs and seeking further study. “Some freshmen don't know what to choose,” said Lan. “Just following a hobby and doing something you like can easily give you the experiences that make you happy and special. ”
Lan further says that joining clubs should not necessarily have a purpose. As part of campus life, a club experience will impact one's life and career in one way or another. “The point of clubs is to have as many diverse experiences as possible so that students can explore more of their life,” said Lan.
28．Why did Mu Yumi join the computer club?
A．To have a good time. B．To change his major.
C．To find a good job. D．To get another diploma.
29．According to the text, joining the campus club has many advantages EXCEPT 　 .
A．offering you many pleasures B．making you plan your career better
C．helping you get more life experiences D．helping you make more friends
30．What can we learn from Lan Yujie's words in the last paragraph ?
A．Students should be practical in finding jobs.
B．Club experiences will affect students' life and career.
C．Joining clubs should have a clear goal.
D．Students will have a colorful campus life by joining clubs.
31．What is the main idea of the text ?
A．How to change your major.
B．Joining a campus club for a diploma.
C．Joining a club to explore more of your life.
D．How to find a job after graduation.
D
Food serves as a form of communication in two fundamental ways. Sharing bread or other foods is a common human tradition that can promote unity and trust. Food can also have a specific meaning, and play a significant role in a family or culture's celebrations or traditions. The foods we eat—and when and how we eat them—are often unique to a particular culture or may even differ between rural and urban areas within one country.
Sharing bread, whether during a special occasion or at the family dinner table, is a common symbol of togetherness. Many cultures also celebrate birthdays and marriages with cakes that are cut and shared among the guests. Early forms of cake were simply a kind of bread, so this tradition has its roots in the custom of sharing bread.
Food also plays an important role in many New Year celebrations. In the southern United States, pieces of corn bread represent blocks of gold for prosperity in the New Year. In Greece, people share a special cake called vasilopita. A coin is put into the cake, which signifies success in the New Year for the person who receives it.
Many cultures have ceremonies to celebrate the birth of a child, and food can play a significant role. In China, when a baby is one month old, families name and welcome their child in a celebration that includes giving red-colored eggs to guests. In many cultures, round foods such as grapes, bread, and moon cakes are eaten at welcome celebrations to represent family unity.
Nutrition is necessary for life, so it is not surprising that food is such an important part of different cultures around the world.
32. According to the passage, sharing bread______.
A. can help to develop unity B. indicates a lack of food
C. is a custom unique to rural areas D. has its roots in birthday celebrations
33. What does the coin in vasilopita signify for its receiver in the New Year?
A. Trust. B. Togetherness. C. Health. D. Success.
34. The author explains the role of food in celebrations by______.
A. analyzing causes B. making comparisons
C. using examples D. describing processes
35. What is the passage mainly about?
A. The custom of sharing food. B. The importance of food in culture.
C. The role of food in ceremonies. D. The specific meaning of food.

第二节（共5题；每小题2分，满分10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
A student's life is never easy. 36 A lot of preparations are needed so you can be sure to go back home with a diploma and a bright future waiting for you. The following are some basic things you need to do before even seizing that passport and boarding on the plane.
Knowing the country.
You shouldn't bother researching the country's hottest tourist spots or historical places. You won't go there as a tourist, but as a student. It'll be helpful to read the most important points in their history and to read up on their culture. 37 You surely don't want to face legal problems, especially if you're away from home.
Studying their language.
Don't expect that you can graduate abroad without knowing even the basics of the language. Before leaving your home country , take online lessons to at least master some of their words and sentences. 38 Doing this will also prepare you in communicating with those who can't speak English.
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Check the conversion (兑换) of your money to their local currency, set up your bank account so you can use it there, get an insurance, and find an apart