四川省达州市大竹中学高二英语上学期期末考试试题新人.docx

1、四川省达州市大竹中学高二英语上学期期末考试试题新人四川省大竹中学2014-2015学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，第卷（选择题）部分1至8页，第卷（非选择题）部分9至10页，共10页，满分150分，考试时间120分钟.注意事项：1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考号用0.5毫米黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔填写在答题卡上，将条形码贴在答题卡规定的位置上.2. 选择题必须使用2B铅笔将答案标号填涂在答题卡上对应题目标号的位置上，非选择题用0.5毫米黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔书写在答题卡的对应框内，超出答题区书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试题卷上的答案无效.3. 考试结束后，将答题

2、卡收回. 第卷（选择题，共90分）第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分40分）第一节：单项填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。1. My home town Bambootown is located in northeastern Sichuan, but peoples lifestyle there is closer to_ of Chongqing.A. that B. it C. those D. one2. Its widely believed that a smile is_ makes

3、you relaxed when you feel tired or stressed.A. that B. what C. it D. which3. There is no free lunch in life, _ is often the case. A. where B. this C. when D. as4. The young man, who helped me up from the ground, left _I could ask for his name.A. while B. after C. before D. since5. The traffic rule s

4、ays children under the age of four and _ less than 40 pounds shall be in a child safety seat.A. being weighed B. weigh C. weighed D. weighing6. Living in a fast-paced world, we _ get left behind if we stop learning.A. should B. dare C. may D. need7. Keep on trying and never give up. The efforts you

5、make now _ in future. A. will be repaying B. will be repaid C. will being repaid D. will have repaid8. _ before bed, cell phones can result in a restless night.A. Used B. Using C. To use D. Having used9. Forgive me this time, _ I wont make you down again. Aso Band Cor Dthus10. So you missed the meet

6、ing._. I got there five minutes before it finished.ANot exactly BNot at all CNot yet DNot likely第二节：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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。It was a cold April day and my family were on the beach near our home in Alaska. We were 11 pictures of shore birds

7、when we 12 a bear near the bush, which was thin and small, moving aimlessly.Just a few minutes later, I heard my daughter shouting, “Dad! The bear is right behind us!” A（An） 13 bear will usually rush forward to frighten away its enemy but would suddenly 14 at the last minute. However, this one was s

8、ilent and its ears pinned back- seemingly the 15 of a cold-blooded killer! I held my camera tripod (三脚架) in both hands to form a 16 as the bear rushed into me, with its huge head level with my shoulders. It began to bite down the tripod and I found myself supporting its 17 , wondering how long I cou

9、ld 18 . I knew this was a fight I had to 19 : I was all that stood between the bear and my family, who would stand little 20 of running faster than a brown bear.The bear hit at the 21 , cutting it off the tripod. I raised my left arm to 22 my face; the beast held tightly on the tripod and 23 it into

10、 my side. Drawing back my free hand, I struck the bear as 24 as I could for five to six times. The bear opened its mouth and I grasped its 25 , trying to push it away. Then, as 26 as it had begun, the fight ended. The bear moved back toward the forest, before returning for another 27 -The first time

11、 I felt panic.Apparently satisfied that we caused no further 28 , the bear moved off, destroying a fence as it went. My arm was injured, but the result for us could hardly have been better. Im 29 that my family remained clear-headed when 30 could have led to a very different outcome.11. A. drawing B

12、. taking C. selling D. enjoying12. A. spotted B. met C. attracted D. disturbed13. A. hungry B. endangered C. frightened D. aggressive14. A. return B. disappear C. bite D. stop 15. A. symbol B. mark C. sign D. signal 16. A. block B. toy C. space D. trap17. A. size B. weight C. pressure D. strength18.

13、 A. stay B. keep C. hold D. survive19. A. lose B. stop C. avoid D. win 20. A. time B. use C. fortune D. chance21. A. ground B. camera C. tripod D. picture22. A. clear B. show C. cover D. protect 23. A. pressed B. pulled C. drew D. cut24. A. fast B. hard C. much D. soon25. A. ears B. tail C. fur D. t

14、eeth 26. A. aimlessly B. angrily C. quietly D. suddenly 27. A. play B. attack C. game D. match28. A. trouble B. damage C. threat D. pollution29. A. proud B. afraid C. surprised D. encouraged30. A. escape B. calmness C. hopelessness D. panic第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节 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

15、在答题卡上将该项涂黑。（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）AItalian Lakes and Greek Islands (12 Days)Prices starting from $1,999Your tour begins in Milan, Italy, and moves on to the pretty Italian Lake District and the attractive resort of Stresa, your home for two nights. Collette Vacations has carefully chosen the Costa Victo

16、ria as your home away from home for your 7-night journey along the waterways of the Mediterranean. The cruise ship is filled with the warmth and culture of Italy and is richly designed with entertainment areas and very good living conditions. It will take you to the places of your dreams.Youll spend

17、 4 days touring Greek cities youve always heard about. In Katakolon, you will have the only unguided tour to nearby Olympia on the whole journey. Then with a local guide you will visit the Greek islands of Santorini, which is often related to the story of the lost city of Atlantis, and Mykonos, a wo

18、nderful island with beautiful beaches.Your journey ends in Verona, home of the love story Romeo and Juliet, with a fun-filled farewell dinner-a perfect ending to a pleasant journey.12 Days, 25Meals: 10 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 9 DinnersDay 1-Overnight flight to ItalyDays 23-Regina Palace, Stresa, Ital

19、yDays 410-Costa Victoria (Costa cruises)Day 11-Hotel Leopardi, Verona, ItalyDay12-Leave for homePlease Note:Leaving dates Price for one personMarch1May31 $2,099June 1August21 $2,199August22January3 $2,099January4Feburary28 $1,99931The underlined part “Collette Vacations ” is most probably _.A. a col

20、lege B. an airlineC. a tourist ship D. a travel company32Tourists will travel alone freely _.A. from Milan to Stresa B. from Katakolon to Olympia C. from Olympia to Santorini D. from Mykonos to Verona33How many nights will tourists stay in hotel on the whole journey? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 434Which of th

21、e following is NOT true according to the advertisement ?A. Summer is a busy season for touring Italian Lakes and Greek Islands.B. All the meals on the journey are not included in the prices.C. The journey starts and ends in ItalyD. Tourists will fly home after the last supper in Verona. BWhen I was

22、ten my dad helped me buy my first ten-speed bicycle from Allen. I put up $60 of my grass cutting and snow shoveling (铲) money and my dad put up the other half I would pay him back over the next six months. Although it was not in the latest style, it was my ticket to the adult world.I spent that summ

23、er and autumn riding happily. My sister Liz, a prisoner of her five-speed bicycle, never had a chance to keep up. Just before the Christmas deadline to pay my dad back, we were hit with several snowstorms. This allowed me to shovel enough driveways to pay off my debt. I was now officially a bike own

24、er; it was a feeling unlike any other.On that Christmas morning, my dad gave me a used portable (便携式的) record player. I was excited. However, my joy was short-lived after my dad called my sister to the kitchen. “We have one more gift for you,” he said as he opened the door that led to the garage. Th

25、ere, on the steps, stood a new ten-speed bicycle.“Its not fair,” I complained. “I worked so hard for my bike, and its not even new. Then Liz gets a new bike. She didnt have to do anything for it. ” My dad smiled. “She didnt have to do anything for it because its not really for her,” he said. What di

26、d that mean? I didnt want her bike.By spring Liz and I were riding all over town together now that she could keep up. As we grew, Liz and I became true friends.Still I wasnt smart enough to figure out what my dad meant until years later. That new bike was not a gift for Liz it was a gift for me. Hed

27、 given me the gift of my sisters company, the ability to stay together rather than drift apart (疏远) in the face of my ability to travel. He gave me my best friend.35What do we know about the authors bike?A. It was worth $120. B. Allen bought it for him.C. It was very fashionable. D. He didnt like it

28、 actually.36The author thought he was officially a bike owner because_.A. he could lend or sell his bike to anyone elseB. he could ride his bike freely nowC. he had become an adultD. he had paid off his debt37The author finally realized that _.A. the new bike actually belonged to himB. the new bike

29、wasnt bought by his fatherC. his father actually gave him a more valuable giftD. his father loved his sister more as a matter of fact 38From the text we know_. A. the author learned to be independent from his childhood B. the authors dad gave whatever he liked C. the author was too selfish when he w

30、as youngD. the authors sister did nothing at homeCNorm Pethrick, a 36-year-old man in Australias northern city Darwin, was praised on Thursday for jumping onto a crocodiles back to save his wife Wendy at Litchfield National Park, a popular tourist spot southwest of Darwin, a local newspaper reported

31、.Ms Pethrick was standing on a river bank Wednesday afternoon when the saltwater crocodile lunged (扑), locking its jaws on both her legs as it tried to drag her underwater. Norm Pethrick, who with his wife had been collecting water, immediately went to help her. He jumped onto the back, hit the eyes of