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1、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
2、. In a hospital.2. Who is the girl reading under the tree?A. Betty.B. Lily.3. What does the woman mean?A. She hasn t yet drunk any coffee.C. She likes coffee very much.4. What does the woman think the man should do?A. Stop playing tennis.C. Find the cause of his failure.C. In the man s home.C. Cathe
3、rine.B. She wants another cup of coffee.B. Stick to what he is doing.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
4、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 menA
5、. 2.B. 3.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.C. Where to get health services.9. Why does the man turn to the woman for advice?s taking care of women?C. 4.B. How to make use of time.11s trouble.A. She works at the health services.C. She knows
6、a lot about the man 听第 8 段材料，回答第10 12 题。B. She had a similar experience before.10. Where does this conversation take place?A. Over the telephone.B. In the woman s home. C. At an insurance company.11. Why does the man talk to the woman?A. To make a damage report.B. To help her rebuild her house.C. To
7、 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 situatio
8、n?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
9、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
10、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
11、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。ASunday, 31 AugustWe vebeen 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
12、; the only thing that was strange was the cake-her e they re not as sweet as the ones in New York. On Monday school starts I wonder what it will be like.Monday, 1 Septembert have toOn my first day I was looking around for a locker to put my books in. However, here all the students keep all of their
13、books at their desks- we stay in the same classroom because apparently we don go from class to class-teachers come to us!Today we selected teacher assistants for each subject. Their duties are to collect homework, make announcements, and do other stuff for t he teacher and the students. It s kind of
14、 a big deal here! Since I amfrom 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 accepte（dctheinyway.Friday, 3 OctoberBoy, what a week! Now we have nine classes every day, including the morning class, a
15、 combinationof our American schools Homeroom and Study Hall ” . I think Chinese students work too much! I haveto do my homework when I get back home. I don en ha veeme to watch TV or surf the Internet like before. I sometimes miss New York and my school because we didn htave to study so much. We had
16、 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 eve
17、n asked me for my phone number on my second day and sent me a tex t 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 stud
18、y.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 m
19、ost 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.BIntroduction to PianoNo matter what you do in life, it s always important to start with the basics.
20、Taught by experiencedmusician Dennis Dykstra, this class will give beginning piano learners an introduction to the keyboard, keys, scales, chords, melodies, and note reading. This class is combined with adult class.Brinton （ Beg. , Ages 8- 17 ）# 487919Sat. , Apr. 13-Jun 1, 10:30 AM-12 PM$56 Resident
21、s / $112 Non-residentsGuitar LessonLearn basic chords, notes, and different strumming （ 弹奏）techniques. Strum your way to fun. Bring your own guitar. Classes are combined with youth guitar classes.Brinton （ Beg./ Int. , Ages 12- 17 ）# 37623Sat. , Apr. 13 - Jun.1,2 PM - 3:30 PM$110 Residents / $220 No
22、n-residentsHip Hop Culture & Modern DanceHip hop is a dance form that has origins in New York s folk culture and has become popularized bythe entertainment industry. The steps evolve from tap, jazz & belly dance. The class will consist of cleanhip hop music techniques, steps and a routine.Hamilton(
23、Ages 6-12 )# 38475Tue. , Apr, 16-Jun 4, 7 PM - 8 PM$18 Residents / $36 Non-residentsScience of Magic and Fantastic FliersThis 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 perf
24、orm 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
25、4-12 ) #370956Mon. , Feb. 4, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM$80 Residents / $160 Non-residents25. The activity Introduction to Piano is intended for those .A. who just begin to learn how to play the pianoB. who are experienced in playing the pianoC. who show interest in teaching the piano lessonsD. who are willin
26、g to make the piano for musicians26.If Mary s son is 5 years old, she may choose for him.A. Guitar LessonB. Science of Magic and Fantastic FliersC. Hip Hop Culture & Modern DanceD. Introduction to Piano27.The underlined word “ evolve ” in the passage is closest in meaning to“ ”.A. die B. develop C.
27、escape D. reduce28.If you want to learn how to play the guitar, you have to go at .A. 10:30 AM-12 PMB. 5:30 PM - 7:30 PMC. 2 PM - 3:30 PMD. 7 PM - 8 PMCNadam Fair(那达慕)，meaning “ entertainment or recreation in Mongolian, originated in the earlydays of the 13th century and is a mass traditional Mongol
28、ian festival. A“ Huli Letai ” (big meby 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 th
29、e Mongolian Khan, a grand Nadam Fair was held.Since its birth, the“ thr-e- ewsreksilltsling, ho” rse-racing, archery - have been a necessary part of theNadam 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
30、 activities have been added, such as polo, horsemanship, track and field, and other ball competitions. 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 become animportant activity f
31、or 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 come from all over in completely new national costumes
32、, 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 “threeskills wrestling, horse-racing and archery, have been used as standards to judge ability. Such activi
33、ties 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 match
34、ed 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 compete again. Half of the contestants will be eliminated each time. As soon as the judge gives an order to start, the opponents first shake
35、 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 t
36、o keep people braveB. is intended for entertainmentC. always remains unchangedD. is used to celebrate the harvest30 .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 AugustB. December or JanuaryC. March or Ap
37、rilD. November or FebruaryDCharles 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
38、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 borrow
39、ed money because it spent more than it raised in taxes. The increased spending and borrowing made many people s byetcDbdiens focused insteadon the nobilityoppression（压迫 ）and exploitation of the working class , including peasants, as the causesof the revolution .The Marquis , one of the book s charac
40、tletreats 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 .
41、 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
42、 possible attack by the king s troops. Dickens does include some accurate details, however, such as the crowd finding only seven prisoners and freeing them and the packting（处 sexthu prison administrator and sticking his head ona post. The scene that the women knit（编织）as they watch the executions may
43、 seem to be an odd detail, but actually many women did knit stockings for the war effort as they watched the killing machine at workDickens descriptions of the steady stream of sentencedeople into prison and the carts taking them to their deaths give readers some idea of the frequency with which off
44、icials 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 revol
45、ution , 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 statem
46、ents 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 forc
47、ed to work for the war supplies while watching people killed . 34. What can be inferred from the passage?A . Dickens was once among the revolutionaries storming the Bastille .B. There was an extreme disorder and horror during the revolution .C. Nobles of those days in France were loaded with heavy social responsibilities .D. Classic literary works can serve as history textbooks to a great degree . 35. Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?A . The Collapse of the French EmpireB. Unknown Facts during the Rule