湖北省部分重点中学2015-2016学年度上学期髙二期末考试英语试卷(word版含答案)

英语试卷

命题人：武汉中学陶坤文

审题人：武汉市49中程凤

注意事项：

1. 本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。第I卷1页 至10页，第II卷11页至12页。

2. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名，准考证号填写在本试卷相应的位置。 3. 全部答案在答题卡上完成，答在本试卷上无效。 4. 考试结束后，将答题卡交回。

第I卷

第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）

做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将 试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5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。 例：How much is the shirt?

A. £ 19.15. 答案是C。

B. £ 9.18. C. £ 9.15.

1. What was the weather like on Saturday?

A. Rainy. B. Sunny. C. Windy. 2. What does the woman imply about that district?

A. It’s short of fish. B. It’s badly polluted. C. It’s famous for rivers. 3. What do we know about John?

A. He smokes too much during work. B. He tries to avoid second-hand smoke. C. He is popular in his office.

4. How much time is left for the speakers to get a drink?

A. Five minutes. B. Ten minutes. C. Twenty minutes. 5. What does the man imply?

A. He wants to eat fish for dinner. B. Pizza is his favorite dish.

C. The chicken he’s had tasted bad.

第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5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7题。

6. What was wrong with the man? A. He had a car accident. B. He was late for a film. C. He lost his key.

7. How did the man get to the cinema?

A. By bus. B. By car.

听下面一段对话，回答第8至9题。

C. By bike.

8. What will the man do at the weekend? A. Watch a game. B. Play football. 9. What will the woman probably do next?

A. Go to the theatre. B. Invite Joyce to a play. C. Sell her ticket to Joyce.

听下面一段对话，回答第10至12题。

C. Enjoy a play.

10. How many nights will the man stay at the hotel?

A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. 11. What do we know about the man?

A. He has to change his schedule. B. He will live in a room facing south.

C. He thinks the hotel’s services are terrible. 12. What makes the man disappointed?

A. There is no phone in the room. B. The room price is high.

C. The breakfast isn5t included in the charge.

听下面一段对话，回答第13至16题。

13. What do we know about the role Elena played in her film?

A. She worries too much about her life.

B. She is easily hurt by other people’s actions. C. She has a very similar character to Elena’s. 14. What does Elena say about filming?

A. She usually filmed a similar number of scenes each day. B. She had to work every day of the week to make the film. C. The filming days usually started and ended at the same time. 15. What did Elena find the most challenging about make the film?

A. Controlling large groups of additional actors. B. Telling people what she wanted. C. Managing the main actors.

16. How does Elena feel about people’s concern for her age?

A. Proud. B. Annoyed. C. Worried.

听下面一段独白，回答第17至20题。

17. What is the talk mainly about?

A. The development of the bicycle. B. The materials of making the bicycle.

C. The process of bicycle’s becoming popular.

18. What is the disadvantage of the bicycle before MacMillan’s design?

A. The bicycle couldn’t change directions. B. The rider’s feet couldn’t leave the ground. C. The wheels of the bicycle weren’t well fixed. 19. When was the size of the bicycle’s wheels changed?

A. In 1817. B. In 1839. C. In 1869. 20. What does the speaker say about the bicycle?

A. It has been fully improved right now. B. It will become better and better. C. It is still not safe enough.

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。

A

The loveliest house that I5ve ever lived in was one that I lived in with my grandparents when I was a child. The name of the house was Crosslands. And I have some very happy memories of Crosslands.

It was, it seemed, so huge to me as a child. And it had a lovely living room with a piano in it and a lovely sort of hall with lots of carpets and chests (箱子）and antiques and so on. And there was a mysterious room. It was the drawing room, and we only used it on Sundays, or Christmas Day or Easter Day, and I used to be amazed about

this room because it had the best furniture in it but it was covered up with sheets. It was as if all the furniture was wearing clothes and it seemed to me ridiculous that we couldn’t enjoy this beautiful furniture all the week through. And probably my favorite room was the kitchen. It had a lovely red flagstone floor, which was always highly polished, and an Aga, you know, one of those big cookers that heats the whole room so it was always warm there. It was a very warm room with baked bread and my grandmother used to make ice cream and we’d eat it in there and... there was a vegetable garden leading from there so I spent a lot of time in the vegetable garden picking peas and eating them 一my grandmother used to get really cross with me because I used to pick all the vegetables and the fruit for our meals and then I’d eat half of them, because they tasted so delicious coming fresh from the garden.

I went back to it a few years ago and it was a big mistake. They’ve modernized it inside, they’ve got rid of those lovely old fire-places... have just gone. And they’ve knocked a wall down so the drawing room and the living room have become one big modern plastic kind of room. But I think what upset me most about it was the feeling that the house had shrunk. It had become smaller and my memory of this lovely large warm comfortable house had turned into an old house with modernized rooms inside it. And it taught me a lesson really, that you can’t go back on the past and recapture it. But there’s still a beautiful memory there.

21. Why does the author think the house is the loveliest?

A. Because she has nice memories of the house.

B. Because her grandparents once lived there with her. C. Because the house is named Crosslands.

D. Because the house is huge and modern to her. 22. An Aga (in para. 2) is probably the name of _____.

A. a lovely floor made of red flagstones B. some kind of ancient air-conditioner C. something used for preparing food D. a place where vegetables are grown

23. Which of the following is TRUE about the drawing room?

A. It was amazing due to the clothes in it.

B. It was best furnished but not used very often. C. It was where the author learned drawing. D. It was mysterious on Sundays and festivals.

24. The author thought it was a big mistake to go back to the house largely because

A. the house was in a terrible condition B. the house had a new owner now

C. she couldn’t move back into it any longer

D. it was far from what she had expected

B

Hemrietta (aged 16): The biggest problem with the environment is the ozone layer (臭氧层)；there’s a hole, and it’s getting bigger. It’s made by cars and aeroplanes一things give off fumes. There should be a law that you aren’t allowed to go to school by cars because the fumes go up into the ozone layer and mess it up.

Erym (also aged 16): The ozone layer’s like a piece of paper covering a rock. It’s meant to protect us. I’m scared that the hole will get bigger and move around the world and people will get cancer. I think about it sometimes in bed. That could happen in our time. We should stop using aerosols (喷雾),because they get pressed and all the poisons come out. And we could use horses instead of cars.

Hemrietta: We could get tandems--longer bikes, so children could ride on the back. Cars should be very, very expensive. I heard a woman on the radio saying she didn’t care about the ozone layer because she wouldn’t be alive, but it’s our family who will die.

Erym: You also get bad pollution from burning down the rainforest. People should leave things alone if they don’t own them. There should be fines for destroying the rainforest. And we should give money to poor people in Africa.

Hemrietta: We should spread out the people equally. “All those who want to live in Africa, put your hands up!” And then we could spread out the food. There’s enough to go around. We could easily grow it. England’s a very rich and greedy country.

Erym: We use up far more of the earth than people in Africa, so it5s a good idea for the whole world to discuss the environment, but not prime ministers, because they always vote for their own side. The Queen should go instead.

25. Hemrietta and Erym both share the opinion that ____ .

A. all the Prime ministers should always vote for their own side B. their families will die because the destruction of the ozone layer C. we should protect the people and environment in Africa

D. environmentally-friendly transportation should be used instead of cars 26. Hemrietta strongly holds the view that ____ .

A. people shouldn’t be allowed to use cars and travel by air B. people live equally everywhere all over the world

C. the prime ministers of the UK have taken proper measures D. students should ride bikes to school instead of by car 27. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to Erym?

A. People will get cancer easily because of the ozone layer.

B. People who have destroyed the rainforest will be punished. C. People should not leave useless things as they are. D. It is prime ministers’ duty to discuss the environment. 28. They have mainly discussed ____ in the conversation.

A. the cause of the ozone layer’s hole and some solutions to it B. some solutions to the environment around us

C. the biggest problem with the environment and its cause D. heavy pollution and the people who make it

C

I would always remember that day. When I was 14, all I wanted was a unique necklace with my name carved. It was the “in” thing and it seemed every girl except me had one. On my 15th birthday, my Mum gave me a beautiful necklace with my initials (姓名首字母）carved into it. I was in heaven.

What made it even more special was that it was about the only thing that wasn’t being “replaced”. We’d been burnt out in fires that swept through our area earlier that year and had lost everything—so most of the “new” stuff (东西）we got was really just to replace what we’d lost. But not my necklace. My necklace was new.

Then, only one month later, I lost it. I took it off before bed and it was missing in the morning. I was sad and searched everywhere for it. But it seemed to have disappeared. Eventually, I gave up and stopped looking for it. And two years later, we sold the house and moved away.

Years passed, and a couple of moves later, I was visiting my parents’ when Mum told me that she had something for me. It wasn’t my birthday, nor was it Easter or Christmas or any other gift-giving occasion. “You’ll recognize this one at once,” she said, smiling.

Then she handed me a small box. I took it from her and opened it to find my beautiful necklace inside. The family who had bought our house 13 years earlier had recently decided to do some redecorations, which included replacing the carpets. When they pulled the carpet up in my old bedroom, they found the necklace. As it had my initials carved into it, they realized who owned the necklace. They’d had it professionally cleaned up by a jeweler before sending it to my mother. And it still fits me.

29. The underlined word “in” in the first paragraph probably means “ _____”.

A. available B. fashionable C. practical D. renewable 30. When she got the necklace back, the writer was about ____ .

A. 30 years old B. 28 years old C. 15 years old D. 14 years old 31. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. The writer lost her necklace in the morning when she took it off. B. The writer never stopped looking for her beautiful necklace. C. The writer’s necklace was cleaned up by the new house owner. D. The writer’s family moved several times during her growth. 32. What would be the best title for the passage?

A. My New Necklace B. Lost and Replaced C. Lost and Found D. A beautiful Necklace

D

It is generally believed that we are getting cleaned when we step under a shower. We are, but we’re also giving a home to lots of tiny little creatures we didn’t even know about. A showerhead carries thousands of bacteria (细菌）called Mycobacterium. These can cause problems like coughs and tiredness, and a general feeling of being sick. When you turn on the water, the bacteria go from the showerhead onto and into your body.

This is a finding of Norman R. Pace and his team at the University of Colorado, in the US. Pace,s team looked at 45 showerheads in nine American cities. They discovered that 30 percent of them had large amounts of flying Mycobacterium.

But Pace said that they pose few threats to the health. Only those with a weak immune system might need to worry. He told the New York Times that the bacteria are not as unpleasant as might be thought. He said that having a shower is no more dangerous than anything else we do in the morning.

But for those who feel sick about the idea of all those microorganisms (微生物)， he had some advice. Let the water run for 30 seconds before getting into the shower. Why? The number of bacteria is smaller than that when the water is just turned on. If that seems like a waste of water, he added that you could also change your showerhead every few months.

However, Pace had good news, too. He has also been testing the air in US subways. Apart from iron particles (粒子)，which are ground off the track by the wheels of trains, subway air is fresh. The reason is that a train’s movement pumps fresh outdoor air into the tunnels.

33. From the finding of Norman R. Pace, after taking a shower, we might cough or feel tired because _____ .

A. it’s easy to get a cold when taking a bath

B. the showerhead carries many bacteria causing illness C. we don’t get cleaned while showering D. we don’t get a weak immune system

34. We can learn from the third paragraph that ____ .

A. having a shower in the morning is more dangerous than at other time

B. the bacteria always threat people’s health when people have a shower C. people with strong immune system needn’t fear microorganisms D. it is better to do some exercise in the morning than have a shower 35. What leads to fresh air in US subways?

A. The train’s movement. B. Iron particles. C. Train wheels. D. Air conditioners on the trains.

第二节（共5小题；每小题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。选项中 有两项为多余选项。

For a lot of parents, sending their kids off to college is a bittersweet experience. I think a lot of teenagers head to college without any idea about how money works. Don’t let that happen to your college kid. Help them understand these issues before they step into that first class.

• Budget, budget, budget. 36 So start by making sure you understand budgeting and have begun to use it as part of your financial plan.

• Independence means responsibility. Living away from home means you have to take care of yourself. 37 Food doesn’t just drop out of the sky, and gas doesn’t magically appear in their car. Independence means responsibility.

• 38 Even if your kid is going to a small community college, they’ll still probably have a few thousand dollars of tuition to pay. If you break it down, one class can cost $1,000 at the very minimum! And that doesn’t even include books.

• Choose a major wisely. 39 This isn’t a must before they step on campus, but simply plant a seed that gets them started thinking about what they want to do with their life. You don’t want them graduating with a degree that leaves them unfulfilled or unable to find a job.

• Friends matter. 40 Who you hang out with definitely influences how you spend money and the decisions you make. Without being overbearing, remind them how important it is to have positive friends who build them up instead of bringing them down.

Remember, as a parent, just be there for support and to strengthen these principles throughout their college experience. A. College isn’t cheap. B. Cherish your opportunity. C. Help your teenager find his or her passion. D. However, not all friends can be really depended on. E. New friends mean new opportunities and social situations. F. Do your best to prepare your son or daughter for what that means. G If you aren’t using a budget, it’ll be difficult to convince your kid to use one. 第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）

第一节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后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。

There is a true story behind a well-known piece of art “The Praying Hands”. In a village near Nuremberg lived a poor family with eighteen children. To keep food on the table, the father worked almost eighteen hours a day. Despite their 41 condition, two of the children had a dream to seek their talent for 42 , but they knew well that their father wouldn’t be financially able to send 43 of them to Nuremberg to study at the Academy.

Finally, the two boys reached an agreement that they would toss (扔）a coin. The 44 would work in the nearby mines to support his brother. Albrecht 45 the toss and went off to Nuremberg. Albert went into the dangerous mines and, for the next four years, financed his brother, whose work at the academy was almost a(n) 46 success. Albrecht’s woodcut and oil paintings were much 47 than those of his professors and he soon earned much money 48 his works. When the young 49 returned home, the family held a festive dinner. Albrecht rose to toast (祝酒）to his beloved brother, i£Now, Albert, it is your 50 to seek your dream and I will support you.” Tears streaming down, Albert shook his head, 51 and repeated, “No...no.” Finally, Albert rose and 52 the tears from his cheeks. He said softly, “No, brother. I 53 go to Nuremberg, brother. It is too late for me. Look what four years in the mines have done to my ! My every finger has been badly hurt, and I cannot even hold a glass to 55 your toast.”

Today, Albrecht’s masterpieces 56 in every great museum in the world, but chances are 57 you, like most people, are familiar with only one of them. To pay Albert for what he had sacrificed (牺牲),Albrecht drew his brother’s abused hands with palms together and thin 58 stretched skyward. He called his powerful drawing simply “Hands,” but the entire world almost immediately opened their hearts to his great 59 and renamed his tribute (敬意）of love “The Praying Hands.” Next time you see a copy of that touching creation, take a second look. Let it be your reminder, if you still need one, that no one --- no one ever makes it 60 !

第II卷

第三部分英语知识运用（共两节满分45分） 第二节（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）

阅读下面材料，在空白处填上适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形 式(不多于3个单词)。

English poems

Here is a list of English Poems 61 (write) by various authors. Whatever the question is, poetry may be the answer. Writers say poetry 62 (provide) them with comfort, a way 63 (express) themselves and the discipline of finding the essence with few words. Writing the poem is the measure of success that the authors use. (real) good poetry is instinctive. It’s who you are. It’s 65 the heart. You need to expose 66 (you) to all kinds of poets and you may find your motivation and muse that way. Poetry gets to the core meaning and expands ideas.

The word POETRY originates from 67 Greek word meaning TO MAKE. A poet is thus a maker and the poem something 68 is made or created. No single 69 (definite) of poetry is possible 70 some characteristic features of poetry may be mentioned. 第四部分写作（共两节满分35分）

第一节短文改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分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（A )，并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线（\\)划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，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 the Chinese saying go, “It takes 10 years to sharpen a sword.” And it has also took 10 years for Hu Ge to improve his acting skills.

This year, his role as the strategic adviser Mei Changsu in the hit TV series (《琅琊榜》），that came to an end on Oct 16, proved that the 33-year-old is a powerful actor.

In fact, ever since he rose to fame for his role as Li Xiaoyao, Hu has worried that he would be stuck in playing same kind of character for the rest of his career. As he was told the Beijing Evening News, “The scariest thing for an actor is being typecast (定型).”

To escape that fate, Hu has taken on different kinds of role. He has acted in modern drama, playing roles such as the eligible bachelor Yuan Hao in Good \"麗. But he once even disappeared from the screen, trying stage acting for one year.

But his efforts to show his acting skills hadn’t paid back until he received the script for N/rvana /n F/re. “Mei Changsu is ill and weak,” he told The Beijing News. “I could not make much physical gestures or dramatic expressions.” Playing the complicated role was challenged, but Hu could understand the character better than most.

第二节书面表达（共25分）

寒假即将来临，尝试帮助全家人计划一次去的旅行吧，可以看看美景， 体验当地文化，也可以享受美食和购物。请你按照下面表格里的内容，用英语 写一篇120字左右的文章，具体介绍4天的之行。

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