大庆中学2016-2017学年高二上学期英语期中试题及答案含听力mp3.doc

大庆中学2016-2017学年上学期期中考试
高二英语试卷 
（考试时间120分钟，满分150分）
第 I 卷 (共100分)
第一部分：听力 （共20小题，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。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 are the speakers now?
A. In Toronto. B. In Singapore. C. In Los Angeles.
2. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. Medicine. B. A doctor. C. An advertisement.
3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Doctor and patient. B. Teacher and student. C. Policeman and driver.
4. What is the woman going to do this Saturday?
A. Buy a gift for the man. B. Attend a birthday party. C. Choose shoes for herself.
5. Why must the man go to the bank?
A. He wants to save some money. B. He needs some money for a trip.
C. He has to get traveler’s checks there.
第二节 听下面5段材料。每段材料后有几个小题，从题中所给的A，B，C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段材料前，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至8题。
6. In which field has the man got a Master Degree?
A. Medicine. B. Biochemistry. C. Nuclear physics.
7. What does the man think of the physics?
A. It’s more interesting than chemistry. B. It’s less interesting than chemistry. C. It’s as interesting as chemistry.
8. What is the man going to do after he leaves school?
A. He plans to be a doctor. B. .He has decided to do medical research
C. He hasn’t had a decision
听下面一段对话，回答第9至11题。
9. Where does the conversation probably take place?x k b 1 . c o m
A. In the office. B. On the phone. C. At a meeting.
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10. Who is Mr. King?
A. The woman’s manager. B. The woman’s husband.
C. The woman’s customer.
11. Why does the woman want to talk with Mr. King?
A. Two important customers want to visit Mr. King.
B. They should send an engineer to L.A.
C. There are serious equipment breakdowns.
听下面一段对话，回答第12至14题。
12. What are the two speakers most probably?
A. Employees. B. Students. C. Teachers.
13. What does the man think of the film?
A. Good. B. Bad. C. Just so-so
14. What happened to the couple in the end?
A. They bought a house of their own.
B. They continued to live with the wife’s father.
C. They had to work even harder.
听下面一段对话，回答第15至17题。
15. What makes the man feel boring?
A. The job. B. The life. C. The TV programs.
16. What does the woman suggest the man doing?
A. Having a rest. B. Having a holiday. C. Changing a job.
17. What does the man want?
A. He wants a new job. B. He wants holidays. C. He wants a different life.
听下面一段对话，回答第18至20题。
18. What is the main purpose of the talk?
A. To introduce a guest speaker. B. To give a prize to a musician.
C. To invite a musician to a concert.
19. At what age did the pianist begin to play his own music?
A. 5. B. 10. C. 40
20. What will the pianist mainly talk about next?
A. His childhood. B. His music school.
C. Something about his tours.
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节：（共15小题，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选
出最佳选项。
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A
Keeping the kids busy over the school holidays can be discouraging and cost parents a lot. But we’ve found some cheap and cheerful ways to enjoy family time this Easter from free days out to fun-filled theme parks which won’t cost us much. We’ve done the homework so you can get started on having a great time.
Theme Parks
♦ Save from 10% to 25% off the price of tickets for Legoland in Windor by booking in advance online. A family of four can save up to ₤45.90 on a one-day ticket, paying ₤137.70.
♦Book seven days in advance and save ₤43 off the price of a family of four tickets for Drayton Manor Theme Park. Call 0844-472-1950 or book online and you’ll pay ₤65 on the day.
♦ You can pick up a family of four ticket for a day at Alton Towers in Staffordshire for ₤43.80 off the day price.
♦ Save ₤16 off the price for a family trip to The Making of Harry Potter by buying a family ticket (two adults and two children) online. Family of four ₤101, compared to ₤117.
Activities
Students looking for a cut-price trip to see the animals can save 15% off the ticket price at Bristol Zoo and pay ₤12.71 rather than the full adult price ₤14.53. Teens should show their identity as students.
Freebies
Let your kids discover what it’s like to be an animal on the African Plain in the ocean. Or, they can learn to love leaf beetles or become a scientist for the day at the Natural History Museum in London.
21. Which of the following theme parks can save you most on Easter Day?
A. Alton Towers. B. Legoland in Windsor
C. Drayton Manor Theme Park. D. The Making of Harry Potter.
22. How can tourists enjoy a cut-price trip at Bristol Zoo?
A. By showing their birthdays and birthplaces.
B. By showing their family addresses
C. By showing their driving licenses.
D. By showing their students’ cards
23. Who is the text mainly intended for?
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A. The students. B. The scientists C. The families D. The kids
B
Orville Wright was born on August 19, 1871 in Dayton, Ohio, USA and died on January 30, 1948. Together with his brother, Wilbur, he was the first airplane builder. The brothers created the first controlled, powered and heavier-than-air human flight.
His parents were Milton Wright and Susan Catherine Koerner and besides the two famous brothers they had five children. One day after a trip his father brought as a gift a small helicopter. The kids loved it and as they played daily with it after a while it broke. The brothers managed to create a new one. Wright even let go his plans of attending Yale. He spent his time helping his ill mother and reading in his father’s library.
In 1884 the family decided to move to Dayton and they remained there until the 1870’s. A printing press was built by the two and Wilbur was an editor. In 1892 they started being fascinated by the aeronautical （航空的）events of that time. Then they started to create an airplane and Wilbur was considered the head of the team. They were the inventors of “three axis-control”, which permitted the pilot to steer the aircraft’s balance.
In 1900 they had their first attempts to make a functional glider （滑翔机）--- of course it didn’t have a pilot. After three years they thought of introducing an engine to the glider. At first, their patent （专利）application was refused in 1903, but after one year it was accepted.
Orville’s first flight lasted 12 seconds and had 36.5 meters. He was responsible with the public shows near Washington in the United States. On September 9, 1908 his flight was 62 minutes and 15 seconds long and the success was huge.
24. What might make Wright brothers interested in the plane?
A. The pleasant trip B. Catherine’s education
C. The political events. D. Their father’s gift.
25. Wright didn’t go to Yale probably because .
A. he had to create a plane B. he didn’t have enough money
C. he would like to learn by himself D. his mother asked him to stay at home[来源:学&科&网Z&X&X&K]
26. The underlined word “steer” (in Paragragh 3) probably means .
A. keep B. drive C. learn D. enjoy
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27. This passage tells us about .
A. the plane’s history B. Milton and his children
C. Orville Wright’s life D. the development of science
C
Many people believe that you lose the ability to learn new languages as you get older. Language experts, however, will tell you that you’re never too old to learn a new language. As you get older, it can be more difficult to learn a new language, though.
Children and adults learn new languages in different ways. For children, language is their life. They study for thousands of hours every year, because they need to learn languages to become part of their communities. Adults, on the other hand, are already part of a language community. Learning a new language means becoming part of another language community, and adults rarely get the chance to practice as much as young children do.
Moreover, children learning a new language are expected to make mistakes. This gives them freedom when learning to be daring and confident. Adults, however, often feel pressured to be perfect when learning a new language. This can discourage many people and make it even harder to learn a new language.
When young children learn a new language, they come to see various languages as a “normal” part of society. This mindset （思维模式） helps them embrace learning a new language without feeling like they’re doing something unusual or “too hard”.
So if you want to learn a new language, go for it! It’s never too late to learn a new language. If you’re older, it may take more work, but it can be done. If you’re a young child, though, now is the time to step out and learn a new language!
28. By “Language is their life”, the author means that children .
A. can’t live without language
B. lead a happy life every day
C. practice a new language a lot
D. are taken good care of adults
29. What may make it for the old people to learn to a new language?
A. They are afraid of being laughed at.
B. They usually have too many interests.
C. They think making mistakes is natural.
D. They always make all kinds of mistakes.
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30. Which of the following shows the difference between children and adults in
learning a new language?
A. The behaviors they have.
B. The learning attitudes.
C. The future plans they have made.
D. The materials they are using.
31. According to the author, a new language .
A. can never be learned by the old people
B. can be grasped by the old people easily
C. can be understood only by the old people
D. can be learned by both the old and the young
D
Traveling by bicycle is a very popular means of transportation throughout China. China has a huge population, and it is said that there is at least one bicycle for every two people within the company. Of course, many people in China ride bicycles purely for sport or exercise, but it’s also a much more commonly accepted means of everyday transportation, as compared to countries such as the United States.
If you are living for a long period of time in China, chances are you will want to purchase your own bicycle so that you can use it whenever you want for transportation or just for the enjoyment of riding. Even if you don’t use a bicycle for everyday transportation, owning one can be a great way of enjoying some of the trails in the rural areas, just for fun. However, if you are just visiting China, renting a bicycle can be a more convenient
It is important to choose the correct bicycle for your use. You’ll find that in China, the one-speed style of bicycle is extremely popular. These bicycles are great if you want to ride around in the city to see the sights. They are quite comfortable and easy to ride. You can often rent a bicycle for an entire day for around $15.
However, if you wish to ride on some of the rural paths, a mountain bike style would be a better choice. They are great for different kinds of road surfaces, providing for a safer ride. If you are planning to have a desire to tour and still be able to carry
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packages with you, then a touring bike would be the best choice. These are generally the most expensive to rent, but are extremely handy for carrying packages and even some of your luggage along with you.
32. The opening paragragh probably tells us that .
A. riding bicycle is very popular to Chinese people
B. Chinese people use bicycles only for transportation
C. Americans use bicycles only for sport and exercise
D. Riding bicycles is the main means of transportation
33. If you are traveling in Beijing you’d better .
A. buy a bike B. borrow a bike C. steal a bike D. rent a bike
34. Which of the following is the advantage of the one-speed bicycle?
A. It’s worth at least 15 dollars B. You can’t ride it in the countryside.
C. It is easy for you to travel in the city D. You have to return it the next day.
35. You would like to own a touring bike probably because .
A. you have to ride on the road in the countryside
B. you have some packages to carry while traveling
C. you want to enjoy the sights in the big cities
D. it is suitable for all kinds of road surfaces
第二节：（共5小题，每题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。
The benefits of keeping a journal(日志)
If you want to grow, one important thing you should do is keep a journal. It may seem simple, but it can make a big difference in your life. I have been keeping journals for years. Writing all the lessons I learn and all the ideas I get has become a habit for me.
36 Here are some benefits you will get by keeping a journal.
♦ It prevents you from losing an idea. Have you ever gotten an idea and lost it later because you didn’t write it down? 37 But then I developed the habit of writing down every idea that came into my mind as soon as possible. If I am away from my computer, I usually write it down on a piece of paper that I bring wherever I go. I will then transfer the idea to the journal in my computer.
♦ It helps you review all the lessons you’ve learned. By reviewing your journal, you can quickly see the lessons you’ve learned and the ideas you’ve gotten. 38 You
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can use the ideas to propel yourself forward.
♦ 39 After keeping a journal for years, you can look back at it and see how far you’ve gone. Things that were big problems in the past might seem small today. The raw ideas you had in the past have been realized today.
♦ It helps you expand your ideas. When you try to come up with a sentence to express an idea, you are thinking actively about it. 40 In the end, you will expand your ideas.
A. I often experienced that myself.
B. It trains you to express your thoughts.
C. It allows you to see your progress over time.
D. Just use whatever tool you feel comfortable with.
E. Thinking actively helps you connect your idea to another idea.
F. And to be honest, I can’t imagine what my life would be like without it.w w w .x k b 1.c o m
G. Then you can do whatever necessary to avoid repeating the same mistakes.
第三部分 英语知识运用
第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
A few years after Mom died, Dad handed me a plastic bag. That evening, I 41 the bag to find dozens of shells, each one 42 in white tissuepaper（纸巾） and having Mom’s handwriting.
The shells were pretty 43 , but to Mom, they were evidence o