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长治六中2014年—2015学年第二学期期中考试
高二年级英语试题
命题人：冯芳芳 刘晶晶 审题人：阴静
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第I卷
第一部分：听力(略)
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3分，共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。
( A )
I made a promise to myself on the way down to the vacation beach cottage. For two weeks I would try to be a loving husband and father. Totally loving. No ifs, ands or buts.
The idea had come to me as I listened to a talk on my car radio. The speaker was quoting a Biblical passage about husbands and their wives. Then he went on to say, “Love is an act of will. A person can choose to love.” To myself, I had to admit that I had been a selfish husband. Well, for two weeks that would change.
And it did. On arriving at the beach cottage, I kissed Evelyn meeting me at the door and said, “That new yellow sweater looks great on you.” “Oh, Tom, you noticed”, she said, surprised and pleased. Maybe a little puzzled. After the long drive, I wanted to sit and read. Evelyn suggested a walk on the beach. I started to refuse, but then I thought, “Evelyn’s been alone here with the kids all week and now she wants to be alone with me.” We walked on the beach while the children flew their kites.
So it went. Two weeks of not calling the Wall Street firm where I am a director; a visit to the shell museum though I usually hate museums. Relaxed and happy, that’s how the whole vacation passed. I made a new promise to keep on remembering to choose love.
There was one thing that went wrong with my experiment, however. Evelyn and I still laugh about it today. On the last night at our cottage, preparing for bed, Evelyn stared at me with the saddest expression.
“What’s the matter?” I asked her.
“Tom,” she said in a voice filled with distress, “I don’t?”
“What do you mean?”
“Well…that checkup I had several weeks ago…our doctor…did he tell you something about me? Tom, you’ve been so good to me…am I dying?”
It took a moment for it all to be understood. Then I burst out laughing.
“No, honey,” I said, wrapping her in my arms. “You’re not dying; I’m just starting to live.”
21.From the story we may infer that Tom drove to the beach cottage ______.
A．with his family
B．with Evelyn
C． with his children
D．alone
22.During the two weeks on the beach, Tom showed more love to his wife because _____.
A．she looked lovely in her new clothes
B．the doctor said his wife was seriously ill
C．he was determined to be a good husband
D．he had made a lot of money in his Wall Street firm
23.The author says, “There was one thing that went wrong with my experiment.” What does “one thing” refer to?
A．He praised her sweater, which puzzled her.
B．She insisted on visiting a museum, which he hated.
C．He knew something about her illness but didn’t tell her.
D．He was so good to her that she thought she must be dying.

( B )
The iPhone, the iPad, each of Apple's products sounds cool and has become a fad (一时风尚). Apple has cleverly taken advantage of the power of the letter "i" ----and many other brands are following suit. The BBC's iPlayer --- which allows Web users to watch TV programs on the Internet ---- adopted the title in 2008. A lovely bear ---- popular in the US and UK ---- that plays music and video is called "iTeddy". A slimmed-down version of London's Independent newspaper was launched last week under the name "i".
In general, single-letter prefixes (前缀) have been popular since the 1990s, when terms such as e-mail and e-commerce first came into use.
Most "i" products are targeted at young people and considering the major readers of Independent's "i", it's no surprise that they've selected this fashionable name.
But it's hard to see what's so special about the letter "i". Why not use "a", "b", or "c" instead? According to Tony Thorne, head of the Language Center at King's College, London, "i" works because its meaning has become ambiguous. When Apple uses "i", no one knows whether it means Internet, information, individual or interactive, Thorne told BBC Magazines. "Even when Apple created the iPod, it seems it didn't have one clear definition," he says.
"However, thanks to Apple, the term is now associated with portability (轻便) ."adds Thorne.
Clearly the letter "i" also agrees with the idea that the Western World is centered on the individual. Each person believes they have their own needs, and we love personalized products for this reason.
Along with "Google" and "blog", readers of BBC Magazines voted "i" as one of the top 20 words that have come to define the last decade.
But as history shows, people grow tired of fads. From the 1900s to 1990s, products with "2000" in their names became fashionable as the year was associated with all things advanced and modern. However, as we entered the new century, the trend inevitably disappeared.
24. People use iPlayer to __________.
A. read newspapers
B. watch TV programs online
C. make a call
D. listen to music
25. We can infer that the Independent's "i" is aimed at __________.
A. engineers
B. fashionable women
C. old readers
D. young readers
26. Nowadays, the "i" term often reminds people of the products which are __________.
A. advanced
B. recyclable
C. portable
D. environmentally friendly
27. The writer suggests that __________.
A. iTeddy is alive bear
B. "i" products are often of high quality
C. the popularity of "i" products may not last long
D. the letter "b" replaces letter "i" to name the products

( C )
Read the following advertisements:
AD 1
The Michael Jackson "Michael 109" T-shirt is a great way to remember American music legend!
We also sell Jackson's Thriller album. Why not turn up the volume on your CD player or iPod and dance around the house in this original Michael Jackson T-shirt? Michael Jackson Tee is available in sizes S-XL, in White, Red or Pink. Printed on junior cut-fitted T-shirt. Limited edition, selling quickly --- Michael Jackson Tee will ship on Friday, July3. Order yours today before they sell out.
Phone: [phone]
Price: $ 21.99
AD 2
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Phone: [phone]
Price. $ 39.99.
AD3
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No experience is needed. Work the hours you choose. Train at home in your spare time. The medical profession needs skilled Transcriptionists. So if you can type, or are willing to learn, we can train you to work at home doing medical Transcriptionists from tapes dictated by doctors. Get free information!
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Or visit
28. By dialing 414-479-9860, a fan of Michael Jackson can buy ____ from the seller.
A. an iPod
B. a CD player
C. a music skin
D. a Thriller album
29. Which of this following descriptions of “ Music Skins ----Vinyl protective covers” is true?
A. They are of the best quality.
B. They need to be changed constantly.
C. They have skins for almost all laptop models.
D. They don’t have skins for classical musicians.
30. How much do you have to pay for a "Michael 109" T-shirt in red (Size XL) and two music skins with images of Madonna?
A. $39.99
B. $ 83.97
C. $ 61.98
D. $101.97
31. The best tittle of the 3rd advertisement would be .
A. Training at home
B. Working at home
C. Recording work
D. Learning at home

( D )
When it comes to success in business and success in life, there are few qualities as important as confidence.
People naturally have different levels of confidence. Some have a higher level of confidence than others do, but even those whose confidence is lacking can learn to build their level of confidence and reach their most important goals. Increasing self-confidence is one of the most common reasons people give for seeking the help of psychologists and other professionals.
One of the many places where a greater level of confidence is useful is in the workplace. We all know how difficult it can be, for instance, to ask the boss for a raise. This process can be extremely difficult for those who lack confidence in their own abilities. After all, if you are unsure about your own abilities, how will you ever convince your boss that you deserve more money for the work you do?
Even if you are not asking for that big raise, having plenty of confidence in your abilities is important to success. If you are certain of your abilities, chances are that those around you, whether they are your coworkers, your colleagues or your superiors, will see that confidence, and that will help to assure them that you are the best at what you do. 
Being thought of as the person to go to, and being seen as an expert in your chosen field, is naturally very important to success on the job. If you can make yourself the person people go to for guidance and advice, you will help to protect yourself from the ever present danger of downsizing (裁员). After all, if you are a recognized expert in the office, you will be regarded as an indispensable member of the team. 
Having a high level of confidence, after all, does not mean overlooking the places where you could improve. Knowing what you do well and where you need help will help you enjoy increased success and confidence.
32．What is the passage mainly about?
A．The importance of confidence to success.
B．The judgment on one’s confidence.
C． The difference of people’s confidence. 
D．The influence of confidence on one’s life.
33．Psychologists and other professionals can offer help to those ________.
A．who think their goals are hard to reach  
B．who expect to give guidance to others
C．who want to ask the boss for a raise    
D．who dream to be recognized experts 
34．What does the underlined word “indispensable” in Paragraph 5 probably mean?
A．Attractive.
B．Important.
C．Energetic 
D．Outgoing.
35．What message does the author want to convey in the last paragraph?
A．To overlook one's disadvantages．
B．To make full use of one's advantages．
C．To have great confidence in one's abilities．
D．To make objective evaluations of one's abilities．

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。选项中有两项为多余选项。
As a child grows up, you may wonder how you can teach him to become a respectful adult. 36 . A child who learns to respect not only learns to receive respect from others in kind, but also learns to respect himself.
　　●Show him respect.
　　This is the best way to teach your child how to respect others. Listen to your child attentively and he will learn to listen to you, understanding how important this is in communication.
　　● 37 .
　　The more you say "please" and "thank you" to your child, the more likely he will learn to use them. Politeness then becomes a normal part of any conversation.
　　●Agree to disagree.
　　38 . Explain your decision so that he will understand you and expect respectful responses. Disagreeing with you doesn't necessarily mean disobedience(不顺从)．
　　● Control your impulse to overreact.
　　When a situation arises, stay calm and keep in mind that you are supposed to be modeling correct behavior. 39
　　●Praise, praise, praise
　　So much is focused on what a child does wrong and how to correct it that his accomplishments are not celebrated enough. 40

A. Teach manners by using polite requests and responses.　　
B. Respect is necessary for a meaningful and successful life.
C. Try to remember that a child won't always agree with you.　　
D. A child may act as he pleases, and he will live a happy life.
　 E. Respectful behavior is always accompanied by bad behavior as a child.
F. If he sees you lose your temper, he is more likely to respond that way in future.
　 G. Seeing a child exhibit respectful behavior, make sure he knows how proud you are of him.

第三部分 英语知识运用
第一节 完型填空（共20小题；每小题2分，共40分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后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。
Tom lost his arms in an accident that cost his father’s life. Since then, he had to 41 on the arms of his younger brother. To take care of him, his younger brother became his 42 , never leaving him alone for years. Except for writing with his 43 , he was completely unable to do anything in his life.
As the two brothers grew up together, they had their share of problems and they would often quarrel. Then one day, his younger brother wanted to live 44 from Tom, living his own life, as many normal people do. So Tom was 45 and didn’t know what to do .
A similar misfortune 46 a girl, too. One night her mother, who suffered from mental illness, 47 . So her father went out looking for her mother, 48 the girl alone at home. She tried to prepare meals for her parents, only to overturn the kerosene light (煤油灯) on the stove, 49 in a fire which took her hands away.
Though her elder sister who was studying in another city, showed her 50 to take care of her , she was determined to be entirely 51 . At school, she always studied hard. Most of all she learned to be self-reliant. Once she wrote the following in her composition: “I am lucky. Though I lost my 52 , I still have legs; I am lucky. Though my wings are broken , my heart can still 53 .”
One day, the boy and the girl both 54 on a TV show. The boy told the host about his uncertain future at being left on his own while the girl was full of 55 for her life. They both were asked to write something on a piece of paper with their toes.
The boy wrote: My younger brother’s arms are my arms; 56 the girl wrote: Broken wings, flying heart. They had both endured the same 57 , but their different 58 determined the nature of their lives. It is true that life is unpredictable. Disasters can strike at any time. How you handle misfortune when 59 with it is the true test of your character. If you decide to be 60 , the hardship will turn out to be a fortune on which new hopes will arise.
41. A. depend B. focus C. take D. fix
42. A.example B. shadow C. leader D. sample
43. A. fingers B. hands C. fists D. toes
44. A. happily B. naturally C. separately D. equally
45. A. heart-broken B. encouraged C. inspired D.warm-hearted
46. A. showed B. struck C. possessed D. applied
47. A.