高二英语期末试题武汉市部分重点中学学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题及答案.docx

1、高二英语期末试题武汉市部分重点中学学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题及答案湖北省武汉市部分重点中学2014-2015学年度下学期高二期末考试第卷第二部分 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。ARaised in a motherless home, my father was extremely tightfisted towards us children. His attitude didnt soften as I grew into adulthood an

2、d went to college. I had to ride the bus whenever I came home. Though the bus stopped about two miles from home, Dad never met me, even in severe weather. If I grumbled, hed say in his loudest father-voice, “Thats what your legs are for!”The walk didnt bother me as much as the fear of walking alone

3、along the highway and country roads. I also felt less than valued that my father didnt seem concerned about my safety. But that feeling was cancelled one spring evening.It had been a particularly difficult week at college after long hours in labs. I longed for home. When the bus reached the stop, I

4、stepped off and dragged my suitcase to begin the long journey home.A row of hedge（树篱）edged the driveway that climbed the hill to our house. Once I had turned off the highway to start the last lap of my journey, I always had a sense of relief to see the hedge because it meant that I was almost home.

5、On that particular evening, the hedge had just come into view when I saw something gray moving along the top of the hedge, moving toward the house. Upon closer observation, I realized it was the top of my fathers head. Then I knew, each time Id come home, he had stood behind the hedge, watching, unt

6、il he knew I had arrived safely. I swallowed hard against the tears. He did care, after all.On later visits, that spot of gray became my watchtower. I could hardly wait until I was close enough to watch for its secret movement above the greenery. Upon reaching home, I would find my father sitting in

7、nocently in his chair. “So! My son, its you!” hed say, his face lengthening into pretended surprise.I replied, “Yes, Dad, its me. Im home.” 21. What does the underlined word “grumbled” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A. Accepted happily. B. Spoke unhappily.C. Agreed willingly. D. Explained clearly.22.

8、What made the author feel upset was _.A. the tiredness after long hours in labs. B. the fear of seeing something moving. C. the feeling of being less than valued.D. the loneliness of riding the bus home. 23. The authors father watched behind the hedge because _.A. he wanted to help his son build up

9、courage. B. he was concerned about his sons safety.C. he didnt want to meet his son at the doorway.D. he didnt think his son was old enough to walk alone.24. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Terrible Journey Home. B. My College Life.C. My Fathers Secret. D. Riding Bus Alo

10、ne.BDeaf teenagers Orlando Chavez and German Resendiz have been friends since kindergarten. Together the two boys, who go to Escondido High School in California, have had the difficult job of learning in schools where the majority of the students can speak and hear.Orlando lost his hearing at the ag

11、e of one. German was born deaf, and his parents moved from Mexico to find a school where he could learn sign language. He met Orlando on their first day of kindergarten.“We were in a special class with about 25 other deaf kids,” German remembers. “Before then, I didnt know I was deaf and that I was

12、different.”“Being young and deaf in regular classes was very hard,” signs Orlando. “The other kids didnt understand us and we didnt understand them. But weve all grown up together, and today, Im popular because Im deaf. Kids try hard to communicate with me.”Some things are very difficult for the two

13、 boys.“We cant talk on the phone, so if we need help, we cant call an emergency service,” German signs. “And we cant order food in a drive-thru.”Despite their difficulties, the two boys have found work putting food in bags at a local supermarket. They got their jobs through a “workability” program,

14、designed for teenagers from local schools with different types of learning disabilities.German has worked in the supermarket since August, and Orlando started in November.“The other people who work here have been very nice to us,” Orlando signs.“They even sign sometimes. At first, we were nervous, b

15、ut weve learned a lot and were getting better.”The opportunity to earn money has been exciting, both boys said. After high school, they hope to attend the National Technical Institute for the Deaf in New York.25Orlando and German have been_.Ato Mexico together.Bdeaf since they were born.Cfriends sin

16、ce they were very young.Dto different high schools.26The word “emergency” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to_.Afood. Bcrisis. Calarm. Dquick.27Both boys are happy to_.Ahave the opportunity to earn money.Bwork at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf.Chelp students with learning disabili

17、ties.Ddesign programs for the deaf.CImmigration is the act of coming to a foreign country to live. The act of leaving ones country to settle in another is called emigration. Immigrants who flee their country because of persecution, war, or such disasters as famines or epidemics are known as refugees

18、 or displaced persons. Most people find it very hard to pull up roots in their native land and move to a strange country. But throughout history, countless millions of people have done so. The heaviest immigration worldwide took place from the early 1800s to the Great Depression, the economic hard t

19、imes of the 1930s. In that period, about 60 million people moved to a new land. Most came from Europe. More than half immigrated to the United States. Other destinations included Canada, Argentina, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. Today, the availability of fast, safe, and cheap tra

20、nsportation helps make migration easier. Asia is replacing Europe as the major immigrant-sending area. The United States remains the chief receiving nation. People abandon their homeland and move to another country for various reasons. The main reason for immigration has long been economic opportuni

21、ty-the desire for better land or a better job. During the 1800s, for example, the rich prairie land of the United States attracted many European farmers. Today, professional people commonly emigrate because of better opportunities elsewhere. Such emigration has sometimes been called brain drain. Man

22、y doctors and nurses and numerous engineers and scientists have moved to the United States. Religious persecution has led many people to move to a new land for the freedom to practice their faith. Such immigrants include Jews expelled from England in the 1200s.Wars, revolutions, and political unrest

23、 have driven innumerable people to find new homes. In the 1990s alone, millions of refugees fled from warfare in Afghanistan, Iraq, Liberia, Iran, Uganda, Southeastern Asia, and Central America. Some immigrants were brought to a new land against their will. From the 1500s to the 1800s Europeans ship

24、ped black Africans to the Western Hemisphere as slaves. The United Kingdom transported prisoners to Australia from the late 1700s to the 1860s to relieve over crowding in British jails. Before that time, the United Kingdom sent prisoners to the American colonies.Immigrants have made enormous contrib

25、utions to the culture and economy of such nations as Australia, Canada, New Zealand the United States. But their accomplishments have been made with great difficulty. At times, the United States, like many receiving countries, has restricted immigration to maintain a more homogeneous society in whic

26、h all the people share the same ethnic, geographic, and cultural background. Although some immigration laws have been relaxed, many new comers of different backgrounds still face challenges in gaining acceptance.28. Most Immigrants to the United States in the nineteenth century came from _.A. Europe

27、 B. Asia C. Australia D. South Africa29. There are altogether_ reasons of immigration listed in the passage.A.2 B.3 C. 4 D. 530.The main reason for immigration is _according to the passage.A. slavery trade B. religious persecutionC. economic opportunity D. political unrest31.In the last paragraph ,“

28、a homogeneous society” is one in which_.A. immigration laws have been relaxed. B. people from different backgrounds live harmoniously together.C. a brain drain occurs.D. people share the same ethnic, geographic, and cultural backgrounds. DA popular CCTV hosts “improper remarks” that were caught on v

29、ideo at a dinner party have led to an investigation into the incident and a suspension of his programs.The video, released online on Monday, showed host Bi Fujian using vulgar words about Chairman Mao Zedong while singing in the style of Peking Opera, enraging（激怒） some netizens and causing a stir on

30、 the Internet.CCTV said on its micro blog on Wednesday that it will investigate the incident, which it said many have found disturbing.Bis programs will stop being broadcast until at least Sunday, as his comments in the video have seriously damaged the broadcasters image, Huaxi Metropolis Daily quot

31、ed a CCTV staff member as saying.The CCTV employee said it is uncertain whether the programs can be broadcast again after Sunday, the report added.Bi, 56, is popular for a hosting style that engages the audience. He has hosted the CCTV Spring Festival Gala since 2012, as well as a popular talent sho

32、w involving Westerners speaking Chinese. The cancellation was the first decision after Nie Chenxi was named CCTV president on Tuesday, the report said, adding that Nie had ordered all staff members to strictly correct work styles.A micro-blogger named Zhou Junchi said that free speech doesnt mean it is OK to defame others, adding that Bis