高2016级2013—2014学年度下期半期考试
英语试卷
出题：何涌泉 审题：苟登林
试卷分第一卷(选择题)和第二卷(非选择题)两部分。所有的题在答题卷上作答。共150分。考试时间120分钟 第1卷(共115分)
一、听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节(共5小题；每小题l．5分，满分7．5分)
请听下面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，并标在试题卷的相应位置。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 kind of sports is the man’s favorite?
A. Golf B. Basketball C. Football
2. Which kind of bags will the man buy?
A. The black ones. B. The red ones.
C. Both the black ones and the red ones.
3. At what time will the movie start?
A. 7:45 B. 8:00 C. 8:15
4. Which of the following is true?
A. The man didn’t attend the meeting yesterday.
B. The woman didn’t attend the meeting yesterday.
C. The woman was present at the meeting yesterday.
5. How is the department store from here?
A. It is very far and better to take a bus.
B. It is not far and walking there is OK.
C. It is very far and better to take a taxi.
第二节(共15小题；每小题l．5分，满分22.5分)[来源:学+科+网Z+X+X+K]
请听下面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，并标在试题卷的相应位置。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7题。
6. Why can’t Mary go with Jack?
A. Because she has to do her homework.
B. Because she has to pick up some rubbish.
C. Because she has to pick up her brother.
7. What is Mary going to do after she gets back from the airport?
A. Play tennis with her brother. B. Play tennis with Jack.
C. Go home with her brother.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10题。
8. What’s the problem with the coffee maker? A. It was lost last night. B. It doesn’t work now. C. The color has run.
9. What would the man like to do with the coffee maker?
A. He wants his money back. B. He wants to change it for anther one.
C. He wants to throw it away.
10. Who did the man invite last night?
A. His parents. B. His friends. C. His brother.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13题。
11. Where are the two speakers probably?
A. At a restaurant. B. At a post office. C. In a department store.
12. What does the woman want to buy?
A. Jeans, a skirt and a sweater. B. Jeans, a sweater and a dress.
C. Jeans, a skirt and a dress.
13. What kind of dress does the woman prefer? A. The yellow one. B. The white one. C. The black one.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至第16题。
14. Who is Mel Gibson?
A. A singer. B. An actor. C. A dancer.
15. What kind of movie does the woman like?
A. Romance movies. B. Horror movies. C. Historical movies.
16. How does the man like horror movies?
A. Interesting. B. Bloody. C. Great.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20题。
17. How many languages can the speaker speak?
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.
18. Where did the speaker’s parents live before they married?
A. In the USA. B. In Britain. C. In Italy.
19. Why did the speaker blame his family?
A. His parents were very strict with him.
B. He could not go to school because his family was poor.
C. English was hardly spoken in his family.
20.How does the speaker feel about his family now?
A. Proud and thankful. B. Ashamed. C. Sorry.
二、英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)
第一节 单项填空(共15小题；每小题l分，满分l5分)
请从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并将答案写在答题卡上。
21. If you sing it several times, your children will begin to _____ the words.
A. give up B. catch up C. pick up D. keep up
22. He made _____ clear that he was not interested in that subject.
A. this B. that C. it D. which
23. I’m quite busy. I have _____ exercises to do.
A. a great many B. a large number
C. A good many of D. A great deal of
24. Hard work _____ success and failure _____ laziness.
A. leads to; lies in B. gains; gets to
C. lies in; leads to D. leads to; lays in
25. I mustn’t displease my boss because I can’t _____ to lose the chance to make big money here.
A. offer B. afford C. help D. expect
26. Mr. Yu is _____, famous for his works about China.
A. a professor and a writer B. professor and writer
C. a professor and writer D. professor and a writer
27. _____ a notice so that more people will know about the coming party in the hall.
A. Put on B. Put down C. Put up D. Put away
28. If you want to be a _____ in your studies, you should be diligent.
A. success B. failure C. talent D. fool
29. Being ill. Mary _____ her loss of the goal chance to join the school sports meeting.
A. was ashamed of B. felt worse for
C. was helpless at D. felt sorry for
30. By the end of last year, anther new gymnasium _____ in Beijing.
A. would be completed B. was being completed
C. had been completed D. has been completed
31. Johnny, you _____ play with the knife; you _____ hurt yourself.
A. won’t; can’t B. mustn’t; may
C. shouldn’t; must D. can’t; shouldn’t
32. ---Where is our math teacher?
---he _____ be in the library. You _____ surely find him there.
A. may; must B. must; can C. can; may D. must; would
33. ---I told him the news just now.
---Really? You should _____ him. He knew it already.
A. shouldn’t have told B. may have told
C. needn’t have told D. couldn’t have told
34. ---He _____ to help us yesterday, but he didn’t.
---You must forgive him. He was ill yesterday.
A. should have come B. could have come
C. must have come D. can have come
35. ---I wonder how much you charge for your service? --- The first two are free _____ the third costs $30.
A. before B. until C. when D. while
第二节 完形填空(共20小题；每小题l．5分，满分30分)
阅读下面两篇短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
A
Wendy was six years old when I first met her on the beach near where I live. She was building something and looked up. Her eyes were as blue as the sea.
“Hello,” she said. I answered with a 36 . “I’m building,” she said. “ I see that,” I answered, not caring. I walked on. “ Come again,” she called. “We’ll have a 37 day.”
The days and weeks that 38 were dull. The sun was shining one morning and I went to the beach. I had forgotten the child and was surprised when she 39 .
We talked as we walked along the beach, but my 40 was no other things. When I left for home, Wendy said it had been a happy day. I felt 41 better.
Three weeks later, I went to the beach and met her again. She seemed unusually pale and out of 42
A month or so after that, when I went to the beach, she wasn’t there. I went to the cottage and knocked at the door. A 43 looking young woman opened the door.
“Hello,” I said. “I’m Robert Peterson. I miss your little girl today and 44 where she is.”
“Wendy died last week, Mr Peterson. She had leukemia (白血病). Maybe she didn’t tell you. She loved this beach. She seemed so much better here and had a lot of what she 45 happy days. She left something for you.”
She 46 me an envelope. Inside was a 47 with a yellow beach and a blue sea. Underneath(在底部）was six words: A BEACH TO BRING YOU JOY.
Tears in eyes, I took Wendy’s mother in my 48 . “I’m so sorry; I’m sorry,” we wept together.
The little picture is framed (加框）now and hangs in my study. It means courage and love to me.
36. A. hope B. nod C. song D. tear
37. A. different B. sorry C. lucky D. happy
38. A. followed B. caught C. brought D. introduced
39. A. recovered B. settled C. suffered D. appeared
40. A. way B. mind C. decision D. mistake
41. A. sadly B. carefully C. angrily D. surprisingly
42. A. danger B. control C. breath D. date
43. A. calm B. tired C. nice D. sad
44. A. understand B. wonder C. learn D. doubt
45. A. told B. saw C. agreed D. called
46. A. pushed B. reached C. handed D. held
47. A. playing B. drawing C. joke D. book
48. A. arms B. cars C. gifts D. wishes
B
A man was trying to find his way through a dark cave with a light of hope from a lantern（灯笼）. Finally, he could see some sunlight in the cave, which made him 49 . But as he drew closer, he was sad to see a big rock standing before him.
He pushed the rock, but it stood there firmly without 50 even a little. He tried again, but it prevented him from 51 the place. He had overcome many difficulties and 52 he would overcome this one, too.
So he said to himself with confidence, “I will get out of there.” He encouraged himself and it added to his power and gave him more 53 in pushing the huge rock.
The rock moved a little, which encouraged him to work 54 . Thanks to all his efforts, slowly the rock made way for him. He walked along the bright and evergreen path before him ̶ with pride.
We all may meet 55 in our life. Only those who face difficulties with confidence will find their ways and succeed in life in the end.
49. A. smile B. think C. move D. cry
50. A. breaking B. refusing C. disappearing D. moving
51. A. leaving B. enjoying C. destroying D. checking
52. A. doubted B. explained C. worried D. believed
53. A. time B. energy C. space D. advice
54. A. harder B. longer C. wider D. deeper
55. A. choices B. pains C. difficulties D. attempts
三、阅读理解(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并将答案写在答题卡上。
A
Getting to school on time doesn’t have to be a battle against the clock. The key to a calm countdown is having a routine(常规) that works for you, and then sticking to it.
Lay out children’s clean clothes the night before
Who wants to be looking through unsorted clothes for three pairs of matching socks at 8 am? That goes for you, too. Just have the clothes you know they’ll wear and the food they like ready and waiting. It makes life so much easier not to have a “does my bum(屁股) look big in this” worry when you can’t spare the time.
Allow time for yourself
Whether it’s a hot shower, a cup of coffee or five minutes peace, leave yourself enough time. This does not include “just five more minutes” in bed, which will often turn into oversleeping followed by mayhem.
Stick to a routine
Make sure your children know what you expect from them every morning and stick to that routine, whether it’s that they should be full dressed before breakfast or that they should brush their teeth straight afterwards. My personal top tip for the easiest way to a pain-free morning is no TV.
Keep calm
If the bus is late or you’ve forgotten where you parked the car, it’s better than walking still. If you are late, don’t blame the children. Everyone has such a bad morning, but if your children are often late for school, it’s up to you to start a more organized morning routine.
56. The passage is mainly intended for _____.
A. teachers B. students C. parents D. policemen
57. According to the passage, which of the following can avoid having a “does my bum look big in this” worry?
A. Allow time for yourself B. Prepare clothes ahead
C. Stick to a routine D. Keep calm
58. The underline word “mayhem” (in paragraph 3) is closest in meaning to “_____”.
A. the lazy habit B. the sleeping hour
C. a full preparation D. some trouble
59. What is the author’s first choice to have a pain-free morning?
A. Not getting up late B. Having breakfast early
C. Not watching TV D. Putting on clothes quickly
B
People say that a mother’s love knows no boundaries (界限). It is true when
it comes to my mother. She’s done so many things so my sisters and I could have a better life. She’s been there for us through thick and thin.
My mother comes from a rather large family of twelve and she is the youngest. My mother dropped out of school when she was fifteen because no one could afford her studies. She then started working to help out her brothers and sisters. When she was nineteen she married my father and when they had my sister and I, they decided to move to the United States so that we could have a better life. My mother and father did not know English but somehow they communicated with other people. But my finally decided that it was not safe to raise three girls in California so we all moved to Texas when I was seven. We lived with relatives for a few years but my mother was determined to have a house for ourselves.
My parents have worked so hard to give us everything. They have always been there when we have needed them. My mother is always alert (警觉的). When I’m sick she takes care of me, and when I’m sad she tries to cheer me up. She always tells my sister and I that all she wants is for us to be happy.
There’s a saying that goes “you don’t appreciate something until it’s gone”. Well, I finally had a chance to experience it. My parents went to Mexico this winter because my mother was going to have surgery (手术). For once in my life my mother was not there to hold and comfort me. Those two weeks made me realize how much I love my mother. She means the world to me.
60. The underlined words “thick and thin” (in paragraph 1) mean “_____”.
A. in spite of any difficulties B. when we are happy
C. because of hard work D. whether life is happy or not
61. Why did the author’s family move to Texas?
A. the environment in California was bad
B. they wanted an easier life
C. the author’s father found a job there
D. the author’s father was out of work
62. We can learn from the text that _____.
A. the author felt very lonely when his mother had surgery
B. the author’s parents were born in the United States
C. the author’s parents were good English learners
D. the author’s family didn’t have their own house at first in Texas
63. What would be the best title for the text?A. My family B. My mother’s love
C. I love my mother D. Our hard times
C
What do people do with their old, out-of-date but still useful computer?
Most people don’t know what to do with them. Many old computers are put away in homes. Many more are simply thrown out with the rubbish.
Finally some companies are thinking of ways to bring down the number of old computers. Sony has agreed to help recycle its old products. Dell, Hewlett-Packard and other companies now also take back some old computers.
In some countries, laws are being passed, too. Computer companies will have to pay for collecting and recycling their used products. And 70%of computer waste must be recycled. The idea behind the laws is that computer companies themselves should pay the cost. That will encourage them to make computers that are easier and cheaper to repair and upgrade (升级).
Yet while many people are throwing away good computers, others cannot afford them at all. Hundreds of organizations are working to solve this problem. They collect and repair old computers. Some also teach others how to repair computers.
The computers then go to schools, charities and people who need them. Giving a used computer to one of these organizations can turn one person’s rubbish into someone else’s useful things --- and cut down on waste, too.
64. What do many people do with old computers?
A. They repair them B. They sell them
C. They give them to others D. They stop using them
65. According to the laws in some countries, computer companies must _____.
A. recycle most of their products B. collect all their used products
C. repair and upgrade old computers D. make computers cheaper
66. What do some organizations do with old computers?A. Help the computer companies to sell them.
B. Repair and give them to those who need them.
C. Help people to learn to use them.
D. Turn rubbish into useful things.
67. What is the main idea of this passage?
A. Fewer computers should be produced.
B. How to make cheaper computers.
C. What to do with old computers.
D. People who need computers should be helped.
D
Thank you for choosing Yale University housing. The following information should answer questions you may have about housing services.
Housing office
There is a housing office in the New Residence Hall, and it is open seven days a week, 8:30 am to 8:30 pm, for check-in and check-out. You can call the assistants there to answer any questions you may have about housing. Telephone: 436-4119. If you are moving in, you can call Housekeeping at 436-4108 and ask to have your rooms cleaned.
Common Room and Meeting Rooms
The New Residence Hall has a common room (B077) where residents may study or socialize. Do not leave personal items in the common room. Close any windows you open when you leave the room. Meeting room 223 (for ten people) and 323 (for 18 people) each have a television and a VCR. You don’t need to reserve (预定) the common room. To reserve the meeting rooms, please call the Housing Office.
Computer Rooms
There are two computer rooms (221&421) in the building. Residents have a choice of both Macintoshes and Windows operating systems and printing facilities are also available. These computers are maintained (维护) by Yale University’s Computing Assistants (www.yale. edu/cas Tel:436-5990). If you have any problems, for example, if there is no printer papers, please report it to the Housing Office.
Telephone Service
Each room is equipped with a telephone. Your telephone number is 436-4 followed by your room number (for example, Room 112, tel. 436-4112). To call a university number, press the last five number only. To make a call outside the university, press 9 first and then the number.
68. When you want to ask some questions about housing in the New Residence Hall, you should call _____.
A. 436-4119 B. 436-5990 C. 436-4112 D. 436-4108
69. If you can’t find any printer paper in the computer room, which number should you dial?A. 436-4119 B. 436-5990 C. 436-4112 D. 436-4108
70. Which room will you book if you’re going to have a birthday party for 15 people?
A. Room B077 B. Room 223 C. Room 221 D. Room 323
71. What should you do if you want to call a friend outside the university at 738-9087 while staying in Room 188?A. Press 9 first, then 9087 B. Press 9 first, then 738-9087
C. Dial 436-4188 D. Dial 6-4188
E
One day while walking along the bank of a river, a rabbit couple saw a wounded ant lying unconsciously (没有知觉的) on the grass. The rabbit couple gently put the ant on the leaf of a nearby plant. She soon recovered and saw the rabbit couple sitting beside her.
The ant remembered that she had found herself under the foot of a cat by chance and fainted (晕倒). She asked how she reached the leaf top. The rabbit couple told her what had happened. The ant thanked them and said she would help them when they needed help.
The rabbit couple went further up the river to enjoy the bright sun. They had been there many times and would spend many hours playing and relaxing in the sun.
One fine day, the couple were again on their way to the river while the ant was playing on the leaf of a tree. She saw the rabbit couple walking towards the river. A few hours later she saw the rabbit couple sleeping peacefully on the soft grass by the river. Suddenly she saw a lion moving toward the grass where the rabbit couple were sleeping. The lion saw the rabbits sleeping, and started walking quietly to attack them.
Realizing the hazard getting close to the rabbits, the ant jumped from the leaf to the lion’s shoulder and bit the lion’s back. The lion cried out in pain, waking the rabbit couple. The rabbits ran away quickly and the ant jumped off the lion’s back into the grass.
A white pigeon (鸽子) who watched this event cheered at the courage of the ant and told the whole story to the rabbits. The rabbit couple were deeply moved and thanked the ant. They became best friends.
72. From the first three paragraphs, we can learn that _____.
A. the rabbit couple often went to the river bank
B. the ant was wounded while fighting with a cat
C. the rabbit couple and the ant had known each other well before
D. the rabbit couple put the ant on the leaf of a plant to hide her
73. Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?
A. the ant was hurt by the lion
B. the ant was small but brave
C. the white pigeon saved the rabbit couple
D. the lion wanted to play a joke on the rabbit couple
74. The underline word “hazard” in the fifth paragraph probably means “_____”.
A. reality B. chance C. experience D. danger
75. What’s the message conveyed in the story?
A. Misfortunes never come alone
B. One good turn deserves another
C. Actions speak louder than words
D. Constant dropping wears out the stone
第Ⅱ卷(共35分)
一、单词拼写(共8小题，满分8分)
76. The watch is ____________ (精确的) and it always tells the exact time.
77. We learn English in order to ___________ (交流) with English speakers.
78. His explanation was _____________ (简要的) and to the point.
79. These young people ___________ to (渴望) watch a football match in their city.
80. She is _______________ (认为) an elegant woman.
81. “Are you sure you can win the game?” “Yes, I am _____________（自信）of that.
82. If you step on someone’s foot carelessly, you should _____________ (道歉) to him.
83. All passengers are ____________ (要求) to show their tickets.
二、用所给词的正确形式填空(共7空：每空1分，满分7分)
Dan Robinson 84 _____________(worry) all week. Last Tuesday he received a letter from the local police. In the letter he 85 ______________(ask) to call at the station. Dan wondered why he 86 ____________(want) by the police, but he went to the station yesterday and now he 87 ____________(not worry) anymore. At the station, he was told by a smiling policeman that his bicycle 88 ____________(find). Five days ago, the policeman told him, the bicycle was picked up in a small village four hundred miles away. Now it
89 ____________(send) to his home by train. Dan was most surprised when he heard the news. He was amused too, because he never expected the bicycle 90___________(find). It was stolen twenty years ago when Dan was a boy of fifteen!
三、书面表达
When facing the word “love”, what do you want to say? What’s your understanding of love? Please write a short passage of at least 80 words with the theme of “love”.（以“爱”为主题，写一篇不少于80字的英语短文。）
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