广东省中山市第一中学高二下学期期中考试试题（精选、）

中山市第一中学2015—2016学年度第二学期高二年级

第一次段考英语试题

出题人：郑良效 审题人： 华小红

本试卷共10页，满分150分。考试时间120分钟。

第一部分 阅读理解（共两节；满分共40分）

第一节 阅读理解(第1--15题，共15小题，每小题2分，共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。

A

I got invited to go with some friends to a game at another school. A senior will be driving us, and I think she’s a good driver, but it’s someone my parents don’t know. I want to tell my parents where I’m going, but what if I ask and they say“no”? I’ll end up wishing I never mentioned it and just went ahead and did it anyway.

If you want permission, it’s best to build a track record of honesty and trust. Letting a parent know where you’re going is always a good idea.

You may worry that telling your parents puts you at risk of getting “no” for an answer. But there’s a good chance your parents might be OK with you going. If you go but don’t tell them, you risk losing something more important — your parents’ trust.

Parents who find out their kids did something behind their backs may be less likely to give permission to do things in the future. When trust is broken like this, parents wonder if teens are trying to hide something — and what they imagine can be far worse than the reality.

Before you talk to your parents about the game, think about which approach will help them feel most comfortable with giving you more freedom. Maybe they’d like to meet the person driving or talk to friends who have driven with her in the past. If your parents have questions or hesitate about letting you go, find out what their worries are and then do your best to answer them.

1. From Paragraph 1 we know that the writer _________.

A. appears nervous B. looks worried C. feels confused D. seems discouraged

2. What is the best way to get parents’ permission according to the passage?

A. To get more attention from them. B. To risk gaining their permission.

C. To keep off the track of reality. D. To be honest and win their trust.

3. What does the writer really want to tell us?

A. How to win over parents. B. How to deal with strict parents.

C. Which effective approach to use. D. How to get freedom from parents.

4. Who do you think the passage is intended for?

A. Parents. B. Friends. C. Drivers. D. Teenagers.

B

Bluetooth is a leader in wireless technology. It is built into cars, iPhones, computers and more. It allows you to share information between two devices. But with a focus on function, Bluetooth devices are always changing thanks to some creative designers. Here are a few cool things you may see on the market soon.

Bluetooth Clothing

Clothing designer Asher Levine has designed a line of clothing that contains Bluetooth microchips. These chips connect to your iPhone. If you lose an item of clothing, there is an app to help. Push a button and your clothing will “ring” if it’s nearby. If it’s too far away, you can use Google Maps to locate.

The Ripple

Ladies, are you tired of wireless headsets that make you look like a character from Star Trek (星际迷航)? Ilya Fridman was thinking of you when he designed the ripple, a Bluetooth headset that looks like an earring. When you open the device, you can see a microphone in it. When closed, the ripple stays on so you can listen to music.

Spray Bluetooth Speaker (扬声器)

Clothing label Ecko UNLTD is making its new technology product with a Bluetooth speaker that looks like a can of spray paint (喷漆). The Spray Bluetooth speaker also contains a microphone, which you can pair with your smart phone for hands-free calling. The speakers have up to 10 hours of battery life. You can turn the top of it to choose songs or control volume.

Smart Watches

The EZIO has created a line of Bluetooth watches that connect to your smart phone. The EZIO Bluetooth 4.0 Smart Watch vibrates (震动) when you get a call, text or email. It also lets you know any time your phone is more than 5 to 10 feet away from you. Although this isn’t the first smart watch on the market, it’s sure to be a favourite. Why? It’s designed to look like a high-fashion watch, not a piece of technology.

These new technology products show that fashion is getting smarter, and technology is looking better!

5. What can we learn about Bluetooth from the passage?

A. It develops at a slow speed in wireless technology.

B. It enables the users to read information.

C. Its devices vary from time to time.

D. Its products value fashion more than function.

6. What will help you make a call when your hands are busy?

A. Bluetooth clothes B. Bluetooth speakers C. Bluetooth earrings D. The Ripple

7. In writing the passage, the author intends to _____________.

A. tell us how to use new Bluetooth devices

B. show the importance of modern technology

C. persuade us to buy some new Bluetooth devices

D. introduce some fashionable Bluetooth devices

C

Career success could be predicted as early as kindergarten, according to a 20-year study recently published in the American Journal of Public Health.

Researchers from Pennsylvania State University and Duke University tracked more than 700 children from across the US between kindergarten and age 25 and found a significant correlation（相关性） between their social skills as kindergartners and their success as adults two decades later.

In 1991, teachers assessed how the kindergartners interacted with each other socially using a range of criteria like whether they cooperate with their peers without prompting（激励）, if they're helpful to others, whether they're good at understanding feelings, and if they can solve problems on their own.

Researchers then kept track of whether the students went on to graduate high school on time, get a college degree, and find and keep a full-time job by 25. They also monitored the participants' involvement with crime, drug abuse, public assistance, and mental health issues.

The results showed that socially competent children were far more likely to earn a college degree and have a full-time job by 25 than those with limited social skills. Those with limited social skills also had a higher chance of getting arrested, binge（放纵） drinking, and applying for public housing.

“This study shows that helping children develop social and emotional skills is one of the most important things we can do to prepare them for a healthy future," said Kristin Schubert, program director at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, which funded the research, in a release.“From an early age, these skills can determine whether a child goes to college or prison, and whether they end up employed or addicted." The good news, according to Damon Jones, lead author of the study, is that intervention（干预） at a young age can help improve social and emotional skills. “This research by itself doesn't prove that higher social competence can lead to better outcomes later on," he said. “But when combined with other research, it is clear that helping children develop these skills increases their chances of success in school, work, and life."

8. What has the 20-year study found?

A. Most kindergartners can solve problems alone.

B. Helpful children understand others feeling better.

C. Outgoing children cooperate with their peers easily.

D. Social skills play a key role in children's development.

9. Paragraph 3 and 4 are mainly about？

A.when the researchers began their study

B. how long it took to complete the study

C. how the researchers conducted the study

D. what factors were studied by the experts

10.What should parents do to help their children to succeed according to Kristin Schubert?

A.Teach them how to cooperate with others. B.Teach them some basic living skills.

C.Tell them to keep off alcohol. D. Coach them in their lessons.

11. The text makes very good sense to ____________.

A. teenagers B. educators C. doctors D. general readers

D

Organic food, grown without artificial chemicals, is increasingly popular nowadays. Consumers have been willing to pay up to twice as much for goods with organic labels. However, if you think paying a little more for organic food gets you a more nutritiousand safer product, you might want to save your money. A study led by researchers at Stanford University says that organic products aren't necessarily more nutritious, and they're no less likely to suffer from disease-causing bacteria, either.

The latest results, published in the Annuals of Internal Medicine, suggest that buyers may be wasting their money. "We did not find strong evidence that organic food is more nutritious or healthier," says Dr. Crystal Smith-Spangler from Stanford. "So consumers shouldn't assume that one type of food has a lower risk or is safer."

For their new study, Smith-Spangler and her colleagues conducted a review of two categories of research, including 17 studies that compared health outcomes between consumers of organic against traditional food products, and 223 studies that analyzed the nutritional content of the foods, including key vitamins, minerals and fats.

While the researchers found little difference in nutritional content, they did find that organic fruit and vegetables were 20% less likely to have chemicals remaining on the surfaces. Neither organic nor traditional foods showed levels of chemicals high enough to go beyond food safety standards. And both organic and traditional meats, such as chicken and pork, were equally likely to be harmed by bacteria at very low rates. The researchers did find that organic milk and chicken contained higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids, a healthy fat also found in fish that can reduce the risk of heart disease. However, these nutritional differences were too small, and the researchers were unwilling to make much of them until further studies confirm the trends.

Organic food is produced with fewer chemicals and more natural-growing practices, but that doesn't always translate into a more nutritious or healthier product. The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) states that "whether you buy organic or not, finding the freshest foods available may have the biggest effect on taste." Fresh food is at least as good as anything marketed as organic.

12. The new research questions whether organic food __________.

A. should replace traditional food B. has been overpriced by farmers

C. is grown with less harmful chemicals D. is really more nutritious and healthier

13. Smith-Spangler and her colleagues found that __________.

A. organic food could reduce the risk of heart disease

B. traditional food was grown with more natural methods

C. both organic and traditional food they examined were safe

D. there was not a presence of any forms of bacteria in organic food

14. Which of the following is relatively healthier according to the passage?

A. Organic chicken and pork. B. Organic milk and chicken.

C. Traditional chicken and pork. D. Traditional fruit and vegetables.

15. What is the author's attitude toward organic food?

A. Sceptical. B. Neutral. C. Unconcerned. D. Approving.

第二节 七选五 (第16--20题，共5小题，每小题2分，共10分)

根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。

They Just Can't Help It

My theory is that the female brain is mainly built for empathy — the ability to understand other people — and that the male brain is mainly built for building systems. __16__ For example, women are more likely to read magazines on fashion and parenting, while men will choose magazines that feature computers and sport.

You may think that these preferences are influenced by the way people are taught to behave when they are growing up. However, this is not the case. A new study carried out at Cambridge University shows that newborn girls look longer at a face, and newborn boys look longer at a mobile. __17__ It has also been observed (that girls are better at noticing signs of changes in other people's feelings. Boys, however, seem to enjoy building toy towers and playing with toys which have clear functions. __18__ People whose jobs are in the construction industries are almost male. Math and engineering, which require high levels of systems-thinking, are also male-chosen disciplines. Why do men and women have the difference? Actually women have four times as many brain neurons (神经) that connect the right and left part of their brains. Because of it, women have a better ability to multitask than men. __19__ Men tend to focus on a limited number of problems at a time. They will separate themselves from problems and view tasks as independent from one another.

Some people may worry that I am suggesting one gender (性别) is better than the other, but this is not the case. My theory says that males and females differ in the kinds of things that they find easy, but that both genders have their strengths and weaknesses. __20__ It is not true. The study simply looks at males and females as two groups, and asks what differences exist, and why they are there.

A. Generally speaking, there are clear differences.

B. Their preference for building systems may change over time.

C. You can see the same kind of pattern in the adult workplace.

D. They will consider many sources of information at the same time.

E. It is important to stress that the female brain may be built more for empathy.

F. That suggests certain differences between male and female brains are biological.

G. Others may think the theory creates a belief of what a particular type of person is like.

第二部分 英语知识运用

第一节 完形填空（第21--40题，共20小题，每小题1.5分，共30分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后面各题所给的四个选项（A、 B、C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

One early morning, in June, last year, it was sunny. I was 21 my son at school when I saw a little girl wearing a T-shirt with the word “Titanic” written on the front. 22 the school uniform policy, I believed this meant that the girl belonged to a class team called “Titanic”. As I pulled out of the school, I couldn't 23 but ask myself why the students would 24 their team “Titanic” and expect it to be 25 .

I watched the movie, 26 my kids who forced me to watch it with them. Looking at the screen, the 27 came to me: What sunk the Titanic? Was it because the ship was not well 28 ? Or was it because the owner was overconfident?

In my view, the ship sunk due to a 29 of many reasons. To start with, the owner of the ship assumed his ship was too modern and too solid to sink. That was his first mistake. In life, nothing is 30 . Life can change in the 31 of an eye and however prepared you are, you might need to 32 the possibility of a sinking ship.

Mistake number two was that the ship had more people 33 than the lifeboats on the ship could carry. 34 , this was because the owner was overconfident about his vessel. Or he was just careless and 35 of the danger of not having enough rescue tools. The biggest lesson we learn from this mistake is this: never 36 more than you can chew — like somebody said, “Nobody looks 37 when spitting it back out.”

This goes for 38 too. Those overconfident attitudes and lazy tendencies are icebergs 39 to hit and sink your ship. Keep in mind that confidence is good but overconfidence always 40 the ship down in the end.

21. A. leaving B. dropping C. picking D. taking

22. A. Following B. Hearing C. Neglecting D. Knowing

23. A. help B. imagine C. think D. wonder

24. A. name B. award C. fix D. set

25. A. smooth B. successful C. useful D. reliable

26. A. thanks to B. followed by C. resulting in D. caused by

27. A. suggestion B. doubt C. recommend D. demand

28. A. lucky B. prepared C. good D. advanced

29. A. mixture B. cause C. result D. combination

30. A. safe B. guaranteed C. unexpected D. impossible

31. A. opening B. staring C. twinkling D. glancing

32. A. show up B. cope with C. leave behind D. cover up

33. A. on board B. in line C. on the top D. on upload

34. A. Meanwhile B. Again C. Instead D. So

35. A. forgetting B. unknowing C. ignorant D. non-reminded

36. A. put off B. cut off C. bite off D. call off

37. A. humorous B. generous C. small D. attractive

38. A. contributions B. contests C. relationships D. celebrations

39. A. waiting B. beginning C. wanting D. expecting

40. A. overturns B. destroys C. disappears D. drops

第二节 语法填空 (第41-50题，共10小题，每小题1.5分，共15分)

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Welcome back to the hot topic of studying abroad！Last time, we talked about the general "software" needed to have a ___41___(success)studying experience overseas, ___42___refers to the ability to understand western culture, and problem solving skills when ___43___(face)critical situations, etc.

Now,1 will dig deeper into the concept of “software”. Everyone is talking about culture shock nowadays, but you may wonder what it actually ___44___(mean). Simply put: culture shock is the difficulty people may experience when being exposed and adjusting to a ___45___(remarkable) different new culture. Usually, people often go ___46___ four distinct phases: the honeymoon phase, the negotiation phase, the adjustment phase and the mastery phase. Culture shock can happen immediately upon your ___47___(arrive) in the country.

For international students, perhaps the most direct impact of culture shock is the variety of accents, especially in multicultural countries ___48___the U.S. Canada or Australia. There are two main reasons: Firstly, these countries have highly diversified groups of residents from different cultural ___49___(background). Secondly, there are many international students from all around the world every year studying in these countries, so you shouldn't be surprised ___50___(find) all kinds of unfamiliar accents around the university campus.

第三部分 单项选择（第51-80题，每小题1分，共30分）

从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

第1节 课文生词拼写检测

51. He's a very _________ lad and he wants to play at the highest level.

A.anbitious B. ambicious C. ambitious D. anbition

52.The flood victims have received both ______ and assistance from the international community 

during the flood season. 

A. sympathetic B. synpathetic C. sympethy D. sympathy

53.I have the educational background and_________ experience required by the job.

A. relevant B. relavent C. ralevant D. rellevant

54.As a GM, I've given you extraordinary _________. Don't you think so? 

A. privillege B. privilege C. pervilege D. privilage

55. If you cannot go yourself, try to find someone to _________ for you. 

A. subsitute B. substtitute C. substitute D. substitude

56.When you get involved in sports and athletes, a lot of the_________ barriers are broken down. 

A. racal B. racial C. ratial D. rachel

第二节 派生词检测

57. Although reading English news every day will take up some of my time, I think it is _________  for improving my English.

A. benefited B. beneficial C. benefical D. benefiting

58. He told them he could have nothing to do with such a plan and refused to give his _________ .

A. approves B. approving C. disapproval D. approval

59. “Mengmengda” is a phrase that serves to express _________  toward a certain object, people or event in an amusing way.

A. depression B. confession C. infection D. affection

60. _________  food has a strong and very pleasant flavor, so there is no doubt that almost everyone is fond of it.

A. Tasting B. Tasty C. Tasted D. Tasteful

61.Students who fail to meet the _________  of the courses will fail.

A. requirement B. requirements C. requires D. required

第三节 短语检测

62. The work is too difficult for me and I am not able to ________ . 

A. keep off B. keep up C. keep out D. keep away

63. Half the road surface is being ________  to lay new gas pipes.

A. take up B. taken off C. taken up D. occupied with

64. Let me, ________ our president Mr. Johnson, wish you a happy journey.

A. on behalf of B. on account of C. on top of D. on honor of

65. China, Russia and the United States ________ the role they play in world affairs.

A. are awared with B. were aware of C. are aware with D. are aware of

66. He's not to blame. ________ , it was the first time he'd done it.

A. Above all B. All in all C. After all D. At all

第四节 课文知识点检测

67.In fact, I ________ dream about playing professional football and possibly ________ my country in the World Cup.

A. was used to; representing B. got used to; represent

C. used to; representing D. is used to; represented

68. On the second morning Tony, ________ an apron, ________ her breakfast and then asked her whether she needed help dressing.

A. wore; bringing B. wearing; brought C. wearing; bringing D. wore; brought

69.As we drew closer, I could see a whale ________ by a pack of about six other killers.

A. attacking B. was attacked C. was attacking D. being attacked

70. That evening I fell happily into bed. It was such a privilege ______ a day with Tombe’s family.

A. to spent B. spending C. to have spent D. spent

71. It ________ the first time she ________ her motherland.

A. was; had ever left B. is; had ever left C. was; has ever left D. was; had been ever left

72. First of all, he told me, I couldn’t write ________ other people ________ without acknowledging them.

A. what; had said            B. what; has said        C. that; had said        D. that; had been said

73. ________the first Spanish to go to California, the majority were religious men, ________ ministry was to teach the Catholic religion to the natives.

A. With; which B. For; which C. To; where D. Of; whose

第五节 语法专题知识检测

74. She finished the work, is expected ahead of time.

A. which B. as C. what D. it

75. So far a large number of houses________for those who lost their homes in the powerful earthquake.

A. have been built B. to be built C. being built D. had been built

76. The problem ________needs________at the moment.

A. being discussed; to solve B. discussed; to solve

C. being discussed; solving D. was discussed; to be solved

77. The world is not always ______ we wish it to be.

A. that B. which C. what D. where

78. The use of computers has made ______ possible for more people to work at home.

A. it B. that C. which D. what

79. Robert had a comfortable childhood, ______ up in a pleasant house with a view of the sea.

A. grew B. growing C. grown D. to grow

80.About 10 million dolphins are said ________ in the past 15 years.

A. to have killed B. to kill C. to have been killed D. to be killed

第四部分 写作(共35分)

第一节 短文改错（共10小题，每小题1分，共10分）

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误， 每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下面画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

As is known by all, with the improvement of people’s living standards, cars have become a popular means of transport, bring great convenience to our life. However, they have also caused some problems such as air pollution and traffic jam.

How can we solve these problems then? As far as I am concerning, riding bicycles is a good solution. For one thing, bicycles don’t need any petrol but they are energy-saving. For another, bicycles are environmental friendly because of they won’t give off waste gas. Besides, riding bicycles is a good way for us to exercise and it is beneficial to our healthy.

As result, let’s take the responsibility to build up a low-carbon city by riding bicycles. Come on and join them.

第2节 书面表达（满分25分）

假定你是李华，暑假参加了澳大利亚游学活动，回国后给host family写一封信表示感谢，要点如下：

1. 感谢他们一家的照顾;

2．分享游学体会;

3．询问你寄的礼物（汉语词典）是否收到;

4. 邀请他们一家来中国游览。

注意：1．词数100左右。

2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

3．开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。

Dear Helen，

Looking forward to your reply.

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

参考答案

一、阅读理解：1-5 CDADC 6-10 BDDCA 11-15 BDCBA 16-20 AFCDG

二、完形填空：21-25 BDAAB 26-30 ABBDB 31-35 CBABC 36-40 CDCAD

三、语法填空：

41. successful 42. which 43. facing 44. means 45. remarkably

46. through 47. arrival/arriving 48. like 49. backgrounds 50. to find

四、单项选择：

51-55CDABC 56-60BBDDB 61-65BBCAD 66-70CCBDC 71-75AADBA 76-80CCABC

五、短文改错

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第六部分 书面表达

Dear Helen,

I’ ve arrived home safe and sound. I miss you so much, and how I want to say “thank you” to your whole family. It was your help and kindness that made my stay in your country so enjoyable.

The beautiful scenery and rich traditional Australian culture impressed me a lot. And by communicating with you as well as other locals, I practiced my oral English so often that I can speak as fluently as a native speaker now. What a meaningful and unforgettable experience I’ve got!

Have you received the Chinese dictionary? It’s a gift for you. I hope it will be of help to you in Chinese learning. I’m keenly expecting you to come to China soon.

Looking forward to your reply.

Yours,

Li Hua

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