河北省张家口市学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题.docx

1、河北省张家口市学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题第一部分 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。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. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.答案是C。1. How old is Lucy?A. 5 years old. B. 13 years ol

2、d. C. 18 years old.2. What are the speakers talking about?A. A vacation. B. A trip. C. A shirt.3. What is the man going to do?A. Attend a meeting. B. Have breakfast. C. Make a phone call.4. What does the man suggest the woman do?A. Buy a new computer.B. Call for after-sale service.C. Check the compu

3、ter.5. What does the woman think of the movie?A. Interesting. B. Exciting. C. Disappointing.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。每段对话或独自后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What is the man concerned about?A. A lack of sleep. B. Hi

4、s job. C. His look.7. How will the woman help the man?A. Talk with him B. See his boss. C. Finish his projects.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Where does this conversation probably take place?A. On a bus. B. In a shop. C. In a library.9. What is the woman asked to do?A. Make an apology. B. Pay for the damage. C.

5、Buy a new book.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What is the man?A. A manager. B. A waiter. C. A postman.11. Why does the woman make the call?A. She lost her mailbox key.B. Her mailbox is missing.C. She wants a new apartment.12. When will they meet?A. This Wednesday. B. Next Wednesday. C. Next Tuesday.听第9段材料，回答第

6、13至16题。13. Whats the weather like recently?A. Rainy and cool. B. Sunny and hot. C. Sunny but cool.14. What kind of movies does the man like best?A. Science fiction films. B. Comedies. C. Action movies.15. What will the woman do this Sunday night?A. Watch a movie. B. Throw a party. C. Do some exercis

7、e.16. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Schoolmates. B. Roommates. C. Colleagues.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Where did the speaker probably grow up?A. In America. B. In Japan. C. In Britain.18. What was his major in university?A. English. B. Spanish. C. Japanese.19. What is the

8、 most important for the speaker now?A. Building walls at home.B. Doing his work well.C. Spending time with his kids.20. What does the speaker usually do on his hikes?A. Share his experiences. B. Play video games. C. Go on the Internet.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A、B、C和D四个选

9、项中，选出最佳选项。AGalleries in ChelseaCheim & Read547 W. 25th St., 212-242-7727Unlike most of its white-box neighbors, the architecture here divides the space in two to create an exhibition hall that offers a unique way to experience art in Chelsea. The gallery has a group of diverse talents on its name li

10、st but specializes in female artists, showing work such as Jenny Holzers language-based light installations（装置）and the abstract paintings of Joan Mitchell.Pace Gallery508 W. 25th St, 212-989-4258; 510 W. 25th St, 212 255-4044; 584 W. 25th St., 212-929-7000With three locations（位置）in Chelsea alone, Pa

11、ce stands out for its ability to host all kinds of affairs, depending on the need. And with a name list that includes heavy weights like light artists Robert Irwin and James Turrell, Vietnam Wall Memorial master Maya Lin and one of the strongest collections of Chinese artists, theres sure to be some

12、thing that catches your eye.Gagosian555 W. 24th St, 212-741-1111; 522 W. 2lst St., 212-741-1717Currently the biggest name in art, Larry Gagosian operates 11 galleries, two of them in Chelsea. The artist name list has some of the biggest names of contemporary art: Jeff Koons, Gerhard Richter, Francis

13、 Bacon, Diane Arbus, Ed Ruscha and many more.Julie Saul535 W. 22nd St., 6th fl., 212-627-2410With its original goal of focusing on photographic-based art ,this gallery is how best known for works on paper and design. Perhaps its a return to its roots that has recently set off debates on photographer

14、 Arne Svensons exhibition The Neighbors, in which he secretly took photos of his neighbors without their knowledge.21. What is special about Cheim & Read?A. It has the largest space. B. It provides light exhibition.C. It exhibits abstract paintings. D. It focuses on female artists works.22. Which of

15、 the galleries owns the most locations in Chelsea?A. Cheim & Read. B. Pace Gallery. C. Gagosian. D. Julie Saul.23. What attracts attention to Julie Saul recently?A. An exhibition of photos. B. The design of the gallery.C. An exhibition of works on paper. D. Photos of its neighboring galleries.BGrowi

16、ng up in the sixties and seventies, I never visited a public library. My hometown is a medium sized city with only one public library that was open to only a limited number of people. I didnt read much as a child and had never experienced the enjoyment of visiting a library and reading.When I came t

17、o the United States in 1991 at the age of 27, I couldnt understand and speak English well. I didnt know what to do with my life at that time. Fortunately I lived within walking distance to the Madison Public Library in Madison, Wisconsin. I went to the library several times a week and checked out on

18、e or two bags full of books every time, starting with books at the kindergarten level. I could read a few dozen a day. The more I read, the more I hungered for books and knowledge.After my English improved, I got a position at the Madison Public Library to check in books. As books passed through my

19、hands, I found more interesting ones to read. Every workday I took a bag of finished books to work and at the end of the day my empty bag was filled with books again. As a library user and a part-time library worker, I dreamed of becoming a professional librarian. I went to the library school and go

20、t my masters degree in library science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. My dream became a reality.Library was my harbor during the difficult times in my life when I didnt know what to do and who I was. Now library is where I work for a living and visit with my two kids for adventures and enjo

21、yment. For us, one of the nicest things is the public library. We are all equal in the library and knowledge is freely available to everyone who desires it.24. Why did the author read few books in her childhood?A. She was not interested in reading.B. There were limited books in the library.C. She wa

22、s not allowed to enter the library.D. There was no library in her home town.25. How did the author begin her reading in the Madison Public Library?A. By borrowing few books each time.B. By reading easy books.C. By visiting it every day.D. By applying for a position in it.26. What did the author do t

23、o become s professional librarian?A. She received related education.B. She took home books every day.C. She read more interesting books.D. She helped arrange finished books.27. What can be the best title for the text?A. Childhood Dreams RealizedB. Books That Changed My LifeC. Public Library: My Turn

24、ing PointD. A Place Where Knowledge is FreeCJaguars（美洲虎）are the largest cat in North and South America. They can be found in many areas from south of Mexico to Argentina. But the loss of forests and the growth of cities have disturbed more than half of the cats main habitat, forcing them into living

25、 in small groups in different places.People used to focus on protecting these habitats. But biologists realize now that young jaguars move from one place to another in their hunt for mates（伴侣）and food. They may travel up to 500 miles through the edges of villages or cities. It is a dangerous journey

26、.Scientist Alan Rabinowitz is president of an organization devoted to saving wild cats. One day, while studying a map of all the known areas jaguars live in, Rabinowitz decided to play a game of connecting the dots（点）. He drew a line between one area and another area. Suddenly he thought of an idea

27、that could help save this threatened species.Rabinowitz realized that protecting the pathways is just as important as protecting the habitats themselves. He began an international project called “Path of the Jaguar” to check these pathways and make sure they wont become dead ends. Things such as fac

28、tories, highways and dams will stop jaguar in its tracks, forcing it off course.Rabinowitzs project works to persuade countries to limit industrial development that would block Jaguars pathways. These protected areas are not always connected. But these cats are smart-they run across open land in the

29、 dark. If they find a jungle with something to eat, theyll stop to rest, just as you might pull over at a restaurant during a family road trip.28. What do we know about jaguars from the first paragraph?A. Jaguars mainly live in North America at present.B. Jaguars like to live in small groups in diff

30、erent areas.C. Jaguars have been greatly affected by human activities.D. Jaguars habitats have already been destroyed completely.29. Why do young jaguars often travel a lot?A. To find new habitats.B. To avoid natural enemies.C. To stay away from humans.D. To look for food and mates.30. Why did Rabin

31、owitz set up “Path of the Jaguar”?A. To protect jaguars pathways.B. To stop jaguars running away.C. To protect the habitats of jaguars.D. To find out how jaguars travel.31. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. Jaguars always stay still in a jungle during the day.B. Jaguars know how to safely

32、 travel to different areas.C. Jaguars like to stay near a restaurant while travelling.D. The habitats of jaguars are all connected with each other.DYou dont notice it, of course, but while youre asleep, your brain is still active. As people sleep, their brains pass through five stages of sleep. Together, s