高二英语上学期期中卷鹤岗一中学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题含答案.docx

1、高二英语上学期期中卷鹤岗一中学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题含答案鹤岗一中2015-2016学年度上学期期中考试高二英语试卷本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。满分：150分第卷(三部分，共90分)第一部分：阅读理解 (共20小题；每小题 2分，满分40分)第一节 （共15小题，每小题2分，共30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项，选出最佳答案，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AAfter a busy day of work and play, the body needs to rest. Sleep is necessary for good health. D

2、uring this time, the body recovers from the activities of the previous day. The rest that you get while sleeping makes it possible for your body to prepare itself for the next day. There are four levels of sleep, each being a little deeper than the one before. As you sleep, your body relaxes little

3、by little. Your heart beats more slowly, and your brain slows down. After you reach the fourth level, your body shifts back and forth from one level of sleep to the other. Although your mind slows down, you will dream from time to time. Scientists who study sleep point out that when you are dreaming

4、, your eyeballs begin to move more quickly (although your eyelids are closed). This stage of sleep is called REM, which stands for rapid eye movement. If you have trouble falling asleep, some people suggest breathing very slowly and very deeply. Other people believe that drinking warm milk will make

5、 you drowsy. There is also an old suggestion that counting sheep will put you to sleep.1. The text makes us know that not getting enough sleep might make you _. A. suffer form poor health B. enjoy more C. dream more often D. breathe quickly2. During REM, _. A.you move restlessly B. you start dreamin

6、g C. your mind stops working D. your eyeballs move quickly3. The underlined word “drowsy” in the last paragraph probably means_. A. lazy B. sleepy C. relaxed D. pleasedBEveryone knows how the story of Cinderella does everything from sweeping the floor to cooking the meals before she meets the prince

7、. If someone asked Cinderella, “Are there any kinds of household work that you particularly hate?” She probably would answer , “Why , none , of course. Housework is my duty!” In the real world, however, most people have certain dislikes for some kinds of household work. Two of these tasks are ironin

8、g（熨）clothes and washing dishes. Ironing clothes is most hated because it is not a task that can be completed quickly or thoughtlessly. Each piece of clothing must be handled（处理）separately, so ironing a basket of them can take hours! If you do not follow directions carefully, it might become wrinkled

9、 and you have to start over. Perhaps that is why ironing is not a favorite thing to do. It calls for extreme attention to detail from beginning to end. Another household job that many people dislike is washing dishes. Of course, some people claim that this work is no longer a problem because , we ha

10、ve dishwashers now! However, no one would argue that dishes, silverware, and especially pots and pans washed in a dishwasher dont come out as clean as they do when washed by hand. For this reason, many of us continue to wash our dishes. And it is a job that not only takes a lot of energy but also re

11、quires the patience to wash and dry them. In addition, unlike ironing clothes, washing dishes is a thing that usually must be done every day. I dont know how Cinderella felt about this particular task, but I believe that most people hate it as much as I do.4. For Cinderella, doing household work is

12、_. A. what she hates to do B. what she is responsible for C. what she loves to do D. what she is content with5. Most people hate to do clothes-ironing because _. A. it takes a lot of time B. it has to be done by one person C. it must be handled skillfully D. it needs careful planning6. Many people s

13、till prefer washing dishes by hand to machine washing because _. A. hand washed dishes are cleaner B. dishwashers are not so easily handled C. some dishes cannot be washed by machine D. washing dishes by hand is cheaper7. Ironing is different from washing dishes in that _. A. it requires patience B.

14、 it is not a daily housework C. it is not tiring D. it needs less care CNorm 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 lo

15、cal newspaper reported. Mrs 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 ont

16、o the back, poked (戳) the eyes of the crocodile and finally got his wife free. Mrs Pethrick was later taken to Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH) for a medical treatment. The doctors said she was suffering eight wounds (伤口) in her right leg, a wound in her left leg and a serious cut to one of her fingers.

17、“This could have been a fatal(致命的) and tragic situation,” said the general manager of Royal Darwin Hospital, Dr Len Notaras, according to a local report. He said Mrs Pethrick was saved by her husbands “quick and diligent actions”. Dr Notaras also said she would remain in hospital for three to four d

18、ays and have an operation to clean the wounds, which are easy to get infected because of bacteria (细菌) on the teeth of the crocodile.8. This passage is most likely to be found in _. A. a travel guide B. a newspaper C. a textbook D. a novel9. The crocodile attacked Mrs. Pethrick when she was _. A. sw

19、imming in the river B. standing on the river bank C. watching the crocodile D. fishing in the water10. Which of the following statements is TRUE about Mrs Pethrick?A. Her eyes were badly poked.B. She had eight wounds altogether.C. One of her fingers also got hurt.D. One of the crocodiles teeth was f

20、ound in her leg.11. According to the passage, Norm Pethrick can be described as the following EXCEPT .A. brave B. diligent C. quick D. humorousDWhy do Americans struggle with watching their weight, while the French, who consume rich food, continue to stay thin? Now a research by Cornell University s

21、uggests how life style and decisions about eating may affect weight. Researchers concluded that the French tend to stop eating when they feel full. However, Americans tend to stop when their plate is empty or their favorite TV show is over. According to Dr. Joseph Mercola, a health expert, the Frenc

22、h see eating as an important part of their life style. They enjoy food and therefore spend a fairly long time at the table, while Americans see eating as something to be squeezed between the other daily activities. Mercola believes Americans lose the ability to sense when they are actually full. So

23、they keep eating long after the French would have stopped. In addition, he points out that Americans drive to huge supermarkets to buy canned and frozen foods for the week. The French, instead, tend to shop daily, walking to small shops and farmers markets where they have a choice of fresh fruits, v

24、egetables, and eggs as well as high-quality meats for each meal. After a visit to the United States, Mireille Guiliano, author of French Women Dont Get Fat, decided to write about the importance of knowing when to stop rather than suggesting how to avoid food. Today she continues to stay slim and ra

25、rely goes to the gym. In spite of all these differences, evidence shows that recent life style changes may be affecting French eating habits. Today the rate of obesity or extreme overweight among adults is only 6%. However, as American fast food gains acceptance and the young reject older traditions

26、, the obesity rate among French children has reached 17% and is growing.12. In what way are the French different from Americans according to Dr. Joseph Mercola?A. They go shopping at supermarkets more frequently. B. They squeeze eating between the other daily activities.C. They regard eating as a ke

27、y part of their lifestyles.D. They usually eat too much canned and frozen food.13. This text is mainly the relationship between _.A. Americans and the French B. life style and obesityC. children and adults D. fast food and overweight14. The text is mainly developed _.A. by comparison B. by space C.

28、by process D. by classification(分类)15. Where does this text probably come from?A. A TV interview B. A food advertisement C. A health report D. A book review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。In the past few years, many people found themselves trying really hard to hold on

29、 to jobs that they may not have wanted. 16 . Because jobs data is improving, and the labor market seems to be picking up. Here are four signs that it might be time for you to move on.1. You really hate the idea of going to work.We all have days that we dont want to go in to work. We may even dislike

30、 what we do for work. But do you really hate the idea of going in? 17 .2. You are concerned about the values of your boss and coworkers. 18 . However, if you find yourself questioning the values and ideals of those around you at work, it could be an indication that you are out of place. If you feel

31、that you are not in line with your organization, it might be the time to move on.3. You wish you had more challenging tasks.For some people, easy work is preferred. 19 . However, you might wish for more challenging tasks. If you want to progress as a person, a job that doesnt provide you with an abundant challenge can be disheartening. Now that the economy is a little more stable, you can look around for a job th