高二英语试题（B）
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，考试时间120分钟。
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 ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )。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。
1. What is the woman dissatisfied with about the shirt
A. The size. B. The color. C. The material.
2. When did the first Disneyland open
A. In 1951. B. In 1954. C. In 1955.
3. What does the woman ask the man to do
A. Read English for her. B. Do his homework. C. Keep quiet.
4. What does the conversation take place
A. At home. B. In a restaurant. C. In a fruit shop.
5. What are the speakers mainly talk about
A. A novelist. B. Some stories. C. A movie.
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 ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )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。
听第6段材料，回答第６、7题
6. Who is the woman
A. A doctor. B. A telephone operator. C. The man’s secretary.
7. What does the man want to do this morning
A. Have a rest. B. Meet some patients. C. Make a telephone call.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. When will the film finish
A. At 4:30. B. At 5:00. C. At 5:20.
9. Where will the speaker go after the film
A. To a cafe. B. To a library. C. To a shop.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Why did the man get up early in the morning
A. To pick up tourists.
B. To watch birds and animals.
C. To take photos of the sunrise.
11. What does the man want to do
A. Get a pay ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com ) rise. B. Find a job in Spain. C. Stay with his family.
12. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Co-workers ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com ). B. Husband and wife. C. Interviewer and interviewee.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the woman doing
A. Preparing a p ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )aper. B. Writing an article. C. Reading a newspaper.
14. How does the man feel about the woman’s graduation
A. Sad. B. Calm. C. Excited.
15. Who is Charley Rafer
A. A famous doctor. B. A university president. C. A tennis player.
16. What does the speaker both agree
A. The woman can make her own decision.
B. Work experience is necessary for the woman.
C. Michigan is one of the best schools in the country.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What was the score of the soccer game between Mexico and France
A. 7:6. B. 3:3. C. 2:1.
18. What do we know about the laws
A. They warn people not to smoke in public places.
B. They stop smokers taking part in sporting events.
C. They prevent advertisements for tobacco products.
19. What do tobacco products think of the laws
A. Useless. B. Unclear. C. Strict.
20. What will the weather be like tomorrow afternoon
A. Rainy. B. Sunny. C. Cloudy.
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。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
A
Best places to visit in Australia
Are you looking f ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )or the best places to see in Australia Here are the top 5 places to visit in Australia. It includes the best, the most beautiful and the most famous.
Sydney
For those who have ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com ) made a flight from the other side of the world, if you come and don't see Sydney, it is a bit like going to Germany and not drinking a beer, or to England and not seeing London, or America and not trying a hot dog. There is plenty to see and do in Sydney apart from the well known attractions of the Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, and Bondi beaches.
Byron Bay
Located in New South Wales, just south of the Queensland ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com" \o "欢迎登陆21世纪教育网 ) border, Byron Bay is popular with not just international tourists, but is also a favorite holiday destination of Australians. The lighthouse
is amazing at sun ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )set (and it is the most easterly part of mainland Australia). There are a range of music festivals over the year that attract international and local musicians alike.
The Great Ocean Road
The Great Ocean Road, located in Victoria, is one of the best scenic drives of the world. Its official length is 243 kms (roughly 150 miles), but it will take you a full day to enjoy it due to the narrow and windy traffic lanes (only one in each direction).
Daintree Rainforest
Located in northern Queensland ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com" \o "欢迎登陆21世纪教育网 ), roughly 110 kms north of Cairns, the rainforest is a nature wonderland. It is Australia's largest rainforest, about 20% of Australia's native bird species can be found within the Daintree.
The Great Barrier Reef
Located in Queensland, this attraction is one of those attractions that is actually known by everyone. Extending for about 2,300 kms, it is home to many rare, endangered and unique animal and plant species.
21. Which places wi ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )ll you go in Australia if you are interested in music
A. Sydney and th ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )e Great Barrier Reef B. Byron Bay and Daintree Rainforest
C. The Great Ocean Roadand Byron Bay D. Byron Bay and Sydney
22. Where can you see unique and endangered animals in Australia
A. Daintree Rainforest B. The Great Barrier Reef
C. Byron Bay D. Sydney
23. What is ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )the biggest problem when travelling in the Great Ocean Road
A. Its traffic problems.
B. Its official length.
C. You can’t eat an America hot dog there.
D. You must make a flight from the other side of the world.
B.
The first time I saw Carlos I would never have believed he was going to change my life. I had my arms full of books and I was tearing into the classroom when I ran into something solid. It was Carlos. “My God, you’re tall,” he said. Of course, the class began to laugh. Angry, I walked to my seat without a word.
I glanced back to se ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )e if Reed Harrington was laughing with the rest. That would be the last straw. But Reed was studying chemistry and did not seem to be aware of anything else. I didn’t know why I considered Reed my friend, maybe just because he was two inches taller than I. Anyway, every time I blew out my birthday candles and made a wish, it was for a date with Reed Harrington.
“Take that seat,” Mr. McCarthy told the proud newcomer Carlos, pointing to the only empty one, in the back of the room. Carlos smiled wildly. “But I need a couple of dictionaries.” Again the class laughed, but now they were laughing with Carlos, not at him. He had been here only 10 minutes and already he had them on his side.
It was the school elections that made me think of Carlos again. Reed Harrington was voted president and Carlos vice president. “How come ” I kept asking myself. “How come this short guy who’s only been in town for a little over a month gets to be so popular ”
So on that morning, I stopped Carlos and said, “It doesn’t seem to bother you—being short.” He looked up at me. “Of course I mind being short. But there isn’t anything I can do about it. When I realized I was going to have to spend my life in this undersized skin, I just decided to make the best of it and concentrate on being myself.” “You seem to get great,” I admitted. “But what about me Nobody wants to date a girl taller than he is.” “The trouble with you is you’re afraid to be yourself. You’re smart. And you could be pretty. In fact, you might be more than pretty.” I felt myself turning red...
24. Why was the author angry
A. Reed laughed at her. B. Reed didn’t date her.
C. The class mad ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )e fun of her. D. she had to carry many books.
25. What can we infer from the second paragraph
A. The author hoped Reed was unaware of the event.
B. The author thought Reed was different from the rest.
C. The author couldn’t stand Carlos laughing at her.
D. The author cared much about Reed’s attitude.
26. What kind of person may Carlos be
A. humorous and confident B. diligent and clever
C. sensitive and shy D. proud and talkative
27. According to the passage, which is the most likely ending
A. Carlos and Reed became very good friends.
B. The author turned out to be confident.
C. Carlos and the author argued with each other.
D. Carlos was elected president of student committee.
C
Singles’ Day, al ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )so called Double Eleven, began as a day for unmarried or uncoupled people to celebrate their lives on November 11, 1993. In China, however, Singles’ Day has become the biggest online shopping day in the world, which was created in 2009 by Alibaba’s CEO Daniel Zhang to increase online sales. Since then, it has grown into a cultural phenomenon.
China Singles’ Day, as a shopping day, takes place on November 11 each year. There are sharp discounts and other promotions (促销) designed by Alibaba to attract online customers. In 2015, E-commerce giant Alibaba broke records with sales of $14.3 billion on China Singles’ Day, with online sales increasing 60 percent from last year, according to Alibaba. “Most people shop on mobile phones or ipads and online shopping has become a comfortable channel for most consumers”, said Kitty Fok, China manager for market research. “China is a big market with close to one billion smart, connected device users. It is good news for both Alibaba and their competitors,” she said.
The company is focusing on international e-commerce for future Singles’ Days, reported Reuters. “Within the next five years, we expect China will become the world's largest e-commerce market for imported products,” President Michael Evans told reporters on Wednesday. Alibaba Chief Executive Daniel Zhang said in a statement that Singles’ Day would mean that “the whole world will see the power of Chinese consumption.” Over 130 million users visited Alibaba’s marketplace app, Taobao, reported the BBC.
28. What does Alibaba expect to do on Singles’ Day
A. Celebrate single lives B. Defeat competitors
C. Develop firm cultures D. Increase online sales
29. What is ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )the meaning of the underlined word discount in the second paragraph
A. Smart products B. Crazy buying
C. Low prices D. More advertisements
30. What will make Singles' Days more popular according to Kitty Fok
A. The popularity of smart, connected device users.
B. The potential power of Chinese consumption.
C. The cooperation with the international e-commerce.
D. The promotions on Alibaba's marketplace app, Taobao.
31. What attitu ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )de does President Michael Evans hold toward the future of China Singles’ Day
A. doubtful B. optimistic C. negative D. uncertain
D
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The Verichip is abou ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )t the size of a grain of rice and works using radio frequency identification technology. At a shop, a radio frequency “reader” would send a signal and the chip in your arm would respond with your unique identity number. That would give the “reader” your financial information, and money could be taken directly from your accounts and you wouldn't even have to reach for your wallet.
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But not everyone is ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com ) happy with the developments. Critics say that a lot can go wrong with the chip. A clever thief could build a fake(假的) reader that would steal your information without you knowing. So your money could still be stolen. Privacy is a big issue too. Stores, or even the government, only need to track the chip to find out what you buy, how much you spend and where you go.
And if you wanted to ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com ) get rid of your chip, you would need an operation to remove it.
32. What is the Verichip
A. The identity number B. A tiny microchip
C. The security code D. A radio reader
33. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about
A. how money is taken from your accounts
B. the importance of the Verichip
C. the development of the Verichip
D. how the Verichip works
34. Which is true of the Verichip
A. An operation has to be performed to remove it.
B. Medical records have already been included.
C. You can easily reach for your wallet using it.
D. Your information on it will always be safe.
35. What can be inferred from the text
A. All people are satisfied with the chip.
B. The chip needs improving to be widely accepted.
C. The Verichip company has financial problems.
D. Many people have the experience of losing keys or money.
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 ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )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。(注意：若选E，请涂AB；若选F，请涂AC；若选G，请涂AD)
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We miss joy and pleasure less.
37 . This kind of fear causes us to give up much fun. For example, people have activities that they want to do—see a movie or a show that’s coming to town for one night only—but they lack friends to go with them, and so they miss it, 38 .
39 .
In a previous study, ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com ) researchers found that those who spend a lot of time with close friends may be less associated with others, causing others feel they are cold and proud. So learning to be alone
means leaning to get along well with strangers.
We become better people.
Some experts think being alone can provide us good environment for us to reflecting on our actions and thinking about future personal improvements. 40 .The process allows us to look back upon the past, and return to the world with more insight and energy.
A. For many, the id ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )ea of going to a concert or out to dinner alone is terrified.
B. However, doing a ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )n activity alone isn’t any less enjoyable than taking a friend
C. The followings are the advantages of doing so
D. We’re kinder to strangers
E. Spending some ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com ) time to do these things can make us happier and more independent
F. We can have fun with other friends
G. Although being alone isn’t our most comfortable state
第三部分 英语知识运用 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 完形填空 (共20小题：每题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。
I was so thrilled and a little frightened when I began to be a student in a kindergarten. The large classroom was full of books and toys, the two things I 41 . I had been always interested in them. But it was also full of kids all 42 than me. Because my birthday was in late September, I was bound to be the youngest kid in my class until 7th grade.
I think that ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )my mom realized I was a little 43 . That was why she was always there to 44 me up right after school when I could have 45 taken the school bus like my classmates did. I would get on and take the front seat next to her and tell her all about my 46 . Sometimes we would even read a book and wait 47 all the cars and buses had left before we 48 home. I cherished those 49 times when I had my mom all to myself. I felt so 50 and peaceful when we sat in the car together. Beginning the new challenge of 51 didn’t seem so difficult when I knew that I could 52 my happiness and sadness with her. Being a tiny, little kid in a scary world wasn’t so 53 either. I knew that my mom loved me and that was all I 54 to be loving, joyful and strong.
As I 55 those ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )happy times, now I can see that they also 56 me for another special relationship I would find later in life. All those times I spent 57 to and being with my mother helped me 58 my heart to the world. Her beautiful love helped me 59 to love. Her comforting arms guided me to comfort others. Mom, I love you forever and will be always 60 to you for what you gave and taught me!
41. A. liked B. bought C. brought D. chose
42. A. younger B. smarter C. older D. taller
43. A. allergic B. afraid C. confident D. shy
44. A. pick B. bring C. ring D. take
45. A. nervously B. easily C. hurriedly D. calmly
46. A. idea B. plan C. wish D. day
47. A. when B. until C. though D. because
48. A. drove B. rode C. walked D. ran
49. A. difficult B. endless C. special D. sad
50. A. upset B. safe C. quiet D. cool
51. A. adventure B. independence C. school D. work
52. A. share B. handle C. remove D. provide
53. A. nice B. attractive C. exciting D. frightening
54. A. tend B. used C. agreed D. gained
55. A. get clo ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )se to B. make up for C. look back on D. keep up with
56. A. prepared B. rewarded C. helped D. forgave
57. A. replying B. referring C. attending D. talking
58. A. warm B. open C. hurt D. order
59. A. decide B. promise C. succeed D. learn
60. A. kind B. open C. grateful D. true
第II卷
第三部分 英语知识运用 (共两节，满分40分)
第二节 语法填空(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
In the past, human activities 61 (have) little effect on global warming, but now they have caused the rise of the earth temperature. All scientists agree that the increase in the temperature results 62 the burning of fossil fuels. One of some byproducts 63 (call) greenhouse gases is carbon dioxide which can trap more heat energy in the atmosphere.
Over the last 100 years, the temperature of the earth 64 (increase). The 65 (attitude) towards this rise are completely different. Some are positive 66 others are negative. Some scientists think that without the greenhouse gases the earth would be 67 (cool) than it is, 68 would not be suitable to live on. Others think the rise of the earth temperature would cause severe storms, floods, droughts and so on.
69 (actual), g ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )reen house gases will continue to build up in the atmosphere. Luckily, we human beings are doing what we can 70 (reduce) green house gases. More importantly, individuals can make a difference.
第四部分：写作 (共三节，满分40分)
第一节：单词拼写(共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分)
71. The company is __________(筹备) a splendid wedding for this young couple.
72. A journa ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )list sometimes must use research to _______(告知) themselves of the missing part of the story .
73. Every day we shoul ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )d give ourselves some ______(灵活的) time to review what we have learned.
74. I was _________ (委派) as a volcanologist working for this organization.
75. You will become __________ (精神上) addicted when you often smoke.
第二节 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 ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有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：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧），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。
Last night, I go ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com ) to my friend’s birthday party. I made some new friend and we talked happily. One new friend showed us the pictures of the places he had been visited. We extreme admired him because all of them were also eager to travel to different places. However, we haven’t taken action for variety reasons till now. He told us we had so much energy see the world. We should carry out our travel plan once we have an idea. What he told us is right, and most young people haven’t realized this. We should do what we want to do instead of waste our youth.
第三节 书面表达 (满分25分)
假定你是李华，来自美国的Tom想交一位笔友(pen pal)，请你给他写封回信，推荐你自己，内容包括：
1.个人基本情况；
2.兴趣爱好；
3.英语水平；
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.结尾已给出（不计词数）。
Dear Tom,
I’m looking forward to your early reply.
Yours，
高二英语试题（B）参考答案
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21—25： DBA CD 26—30：AB DCA 31—35： BBDAB 36—40: GABDE
41—45: ACBAB 46—50: DBACB 51—55: CADDC 56—60: ADBDC
61. had 62. from 63. called 64. has increased/has been increasing 65.attitudes
66. while 67. cooler 68. which 69. Actually 70. to reduce
71. arranging 72. i ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )nform 73. flexible 74. appointed 75. mentally/spiritually
Last night, I ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )go to my friend’s birthday party. I made some new friend and we talked happily. One new friend showed us the pictures of the places he had been visited. We extreme admired him because all of them were also eager to travel to different places. However, none of us have taken action for variety reasons till now. He told us we had so much energy see the world. We should carry out our travel plan once we have an idea. What he told us is right, and most of the young people haven’t realized this. We should do what we want to do instead of waste our youth.
参考范文：
Dear Tom,
I’m Li Hua, a S ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )enior 2 student of 18. I’m more than delighted to hear that you are going to make a pen pal in China.
I’m one of the top ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com ) students in my school. I’m also a lively and optimistic boy, so it’s easy to get along with me. Meanwhile, I have a gift for communicating with others, which makes me popular among my classmates. More importantly, I have a good command of English and can speak English fluently. In my spare time, I like reading books, especially books about American history. Also, I’m especially interested in American culture. I’m sure I can be your good friend.
I’m looking forward to your early reply.
Yours，
Li Hua
听力原文
（Text 1）
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(Text 2)
W：Do you know about Walt Disney ．
M：Was he the man who set up the first Disneyland
W: Yes. It is said that his idea for a children’s them park came after a visit to Oakland in 1951. In 1955 his Disneyland opened when he was 54 years old.
(Text 3)
W：Would you please not make any noise I am doing my homework．
M：I am reading my English text.
W：You may read it silently to avoid causing trouble to others．
(Text 4)
M：Can I have something to eat
W：Go and get an apple．
M: I find a box of strawberries here in the kitchen.
W: Don’t touch them. I need them for a cake.
(Text 5)
W：I have read some of O. Henry’s stories. They are moving.
M：Did you notice that those stories have something in common
W: Yes. They all have a surprising end.
(Text 6)
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W: Cancel all patients Sure, Doctor. Take care care of yourself.
(Text 7)
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W: That’d be nice, but ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com ) I’ve got to some information for my school project before I go home.
M: I’ll come and he ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )lp you in the library if you want. I want to return a CD to the music shop but we could come back tomorrow to do that.
W:OK.
M: The film lasts abo ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )ut two hours. That’s 4:30. The library is about 20 minutes’ walk from the cinema. So we can get there by 5 o’clock.
W: Great!
(Text 8)
W: Could you please tell me about previous work
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M: You should leave the computer and rest your eyes for a while, Amy.
W: Ok, dad. I’m writing an article for the high—school paper.
M: What’s it about
W: The feelings about graduation.
M: How do you feel
W: Me A little worried. But excited too.
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went高二英语试题（A） 2016.1
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，考试时间120分钟。
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 ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )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。
1. What is the woman dissatisfied with about the shirt
A. The size. B. The color. C. The material.
2. When did the first Disneyland open
A. In 1951. B. In 1954. C. In 1955.
3. What does the woman ask the man to do
A. Read English for her. B. Do his homework. C. Keep quiet.
4. What does the conversation take place
A. At home. B. In a restaurant. C. In a fruit shop.
5. What are the speakers mainly talk about
A. A novelist. B. Some stories. C. A movie.
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 ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题
6. Who is the woman
A. A doctor. B. A telephone operator. C. The man’s secretary.
7. What does the man want to do this morning
A. Have a rest. B. Meet some patients. C. Make a telephone call.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. When will the film finish
A. At 4:30. B. At 5:00. C. At 5:20.
9. Where will the speaker go after the film
A. To a cafe. B. To a library. C. To a shop.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Why did the man get up early in the morning
A. To pick up tourists.
B. To watch birds and animals.
C. To take photos of the sunrise.
11. What does the man want to do
A. Get a pay rise. B. Find a job in Spain. C. Stay with his family.
12. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Co-workers ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com ). B. Husband and wife. C. Interviewer and interviewee.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the woman doing
A. Preparing a pape ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )r. B. Writing an article. C. Reading a newspaper.
14. How does the man feel about the woman’s graduation
A. Sad. B. Calm. C. Excited.
15. Who is Charley Rafer
A. A famous doctor. B. A university president. C. A tennis player.
16. What does the speaker both agree
A. The woman can make her own decision.
B. Work experience is necessary for the woman.
C. Michigan is one of the best schools in the country.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What was the score of the soccer game between Mexico and France
A. 7:6. B. 3:3. C. 2:1.
18. What do we know about the laws
A. They warn people not to smoke in public places.
B. They stop smokers taking part in sporting events.
C. They prevent advertisements for tobacco products.
19. What do tobacco products think of the laws
A. Useless. B. Unclear. C. Strict.
20. What will the weather be like tomorrow afternoon
A. Rainy. B. Sunny. C. Cloudy.
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。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
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Best places to visit in Australia
Are you looking f ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )or the best places to see in Australia Here are the top 5 places to visit in Australia. It includes the best, the most beautiful and the most famous.
Sydney
For those who have made a flight from the other side of the world, if you come and don't see Sydney, it is a bit like going to Germany and not drinking a beer, or to England and not seeing London, or America and not trying a hot dog. There is plenty to see and do in Sydney apart from the well known attractions of the Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, and Bondi beaches.
Byron Bay
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The Great Ocean Road
The Great Ocean R ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )oad, located in Victoria, is one of the best scenic drives of the world. Its official length is 243 kms (roughly 150 miles), but it will take you a full day to enjoy it due to the narrow and windy traffic lanes (only one in each direction).
Daintree Rainforest
Located in northern Queensland ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com" \o "欢迎登陆21世纪教育网 ), roughly 110 kms north of Cairns, the rainforest is a nature wonderland. It is Australia's largest rainforest, about 20% of Australia's native bird species can be found within the Daintree.
The Great Barrier Reef
Located in Queensla ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )nd, this attraction is one of those attractions that are actually known by everyone. Extending for about 2,300 kms, it is home to many rare, endangered and unique animals and plant species.
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A. Sydney an ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )d the Great Barrier Reef B. Byron Bay and Daintree Rainforest
C. The Great Ocean Roadand Byron Bay D. Byron Bay and Sydney
22. Where can you see unique and endangered animals in Australia
A. Daintree Rainforest B. The Great Barrier Reef
C. Byron Bay D. Sydney
23. What is the big ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )gest problem when travelling in the Great Ocean Road
A. Its traffic problems.
B. Its official length.
C. You can’t eat an America hot dog there.
D. You must make a flight from the other side of the world.
B
On November 15th, 2 ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )014, children aged 8 to 12 got together in five cities around the world to participate in the first Global Children’s Designation. The event that was organized by a Dutch company called Unexpect, challenged kids to come up with solutions for some of the world’s most pressing problems in a day!
The day began with the kids listening to the various challenges that were related to their particular cities and towns. The teams were then asked to brainstorm about which problem they were going to handle and how. There were so many amazing ideas produced on that day.
While some of the ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com ) ideas were far from perfect, there were many that could be practical like the smart cars which can ease traffic pressure by telling traffic lights of its arrival and also guiding the drivers to the best possible route(路线).
Emer Beamer, the fou ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )nder of Unexpect, says the purpose of the project is to introduce children to skills they probably never learn in class. She says that for most part, schools focus on teaching things that they will most likely never need to know again. She believes that for kids to be successful in the world, they should be learning how to be creative, handle new technologies and deal with unexpected situations.
Though the first g ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )lobal design challenge was relatively small, involving only a few hundred of the two billion youngsters that are bursting with ideas, the next one will be much bigger. That’s because in 2015, Unexpect plans to distribute free tool kits(成套工具) to any school that is interested in hosting their own Children’s Designation Challenge. We can’t wait to see what ideas kids will come up with next.
24. What can we learn from Paragraph 2
A. kids have to solve given problem
B. only few kids have amazing ideas
C. kids have to solve the problem separately
D. kids are free to choose to solve any problem
25. What does the project of Unexpect aim to do
A. To improve school education.
B. To share achievements of technologies.
C. To develop children’s creativity.
D. To predict some unexpected situations.
26. What will Emer ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )plan to do to make the next global design challenge bigger
A. Reward children with much more money
B. Call on schools to teach some common skills
C. Provide more schools with some tools for free
D. Invite all schools to participate in the project
27. What can be the best title for the text
A. Children’s crazy ideas for the country
B. The first Global Children’s Designation
C. Emer Beamer, the founder of Unexpect
D. How to solve the world’s urgent problems
C
Singles’ Day, a ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )lso called Double Eleven, began as a day for unmarried or uncoupled people to celebrate their lives on November 11, 1993. In China, however, Singles’ Day has become the biggest online shopping day in the world, which was created in 2009 by Alibaba’s CEO Daniel Zhang to increase online sales. Since then, it has grown into a cultural phenomenon.
China Singles’ Day, as a shopping day, takes place on November 11 each year. There are sharp discounts and other promotions (促销) designed by Alibaba to attract online customers. In 2015, E-commerce giant Alibaba broke records with sales of $14.3 billion on China Singles’ Day, with online sales increasing 60 percent from last year, according to Alibaba. “Most people shop on mobile phones or ipads and online shopping has become a comfortable channel for most consumers”, said Kitty Fok, China manager for market research. “China is a big market with close to one billion smart, connected device users. It is good news for both Alibaba and their competitors,” she said.
The company is focu ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )sing on international e-commerce for future Singles’ Days, reported Reuters. “Within the next five years, we expect China will become the world's largest e-commerce market for imported products,” President Michael Evans told reporters on Wednesday. Alibaba Chief Executive Daniel Zhang said in a statement that Singles’ Day would mean that “the whole world will see the power of Chinese consumption.” Over 130 million users visited Alibaba’s marketplace app, Taobao, reported the BBC.
28. What does Alibaba expect to do on Singles’ Day
A. Celebrate single lives B. Defeat competitors
C. Develop firm cultures D. Increase online sales
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A. Smart products B. Crazy buying
C. Low prices D. More advertisements
30. What will make Singles' Days more popular according to Kitty Fok
A. The popularity of smart, connected device users.
B. The potential power of Chinese consumption.
C. The cooperation with the international e-commerce.
D. The promotions on Alibaba's marketplace app, Taobao.
31. What attit ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )ude does President Michael Evans hold toward the future of China Singles’ Day
A. doubtful B. optimistic C. negative D. uncertain
D
Parents are fightin ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )g for their child’s right to rest across the country. Twenty-three elementary schools in Orange County, Florida, have been cutting back on rest, and even canceling it to increase class time.
In a recent Orange ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )County School Board meeting, parents demanded that rest time be carried out in all local schools for all students. Angela Browning, a parent in the area, said that schools’ rest is ranging from zero to 30 minutes per day. “Five-year-olds not getting rest means abuse,” said Browning, whose twins in the second grade benefit from taking a break and learn better.
The main reason for reducing the rest time is Common Core exams including math, language arts and literacy, where the students’ performance often controls teachers’ pay and sometimes teachers may lose their jobs. Many teachers are using that extra 20 minutes that would have been spent on the schools’ scores, everybody is stressful,” said Diana Moore, president of the Orange County Classroom Teachers Association.
The decision of whet ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )her reducing rest takes place, and for how long is up to each school’s rule. “Florida law requires that districts provide 900 teaching hours during the school year,” Florida’s Department of Education press secretary Cheryl Etters said in a statement. “Whether test is part of the school day is a decision made by the school board.”
Reducing test also can take away an opportunity for children to learn social skills, according to many experts. “In society, who cares if you have straight A’s and you get a scholarship to Harvard if you lack social skills ” said Mallet, a mother of two children.
32. What will Angela Browning agree with
A. Kids of five years old had better get more break time.
B. Proper rest time improves children’s learning efficiency.
C. The more rest children have, the higher grades they will get.
D. Elementary schools should limit kids’ rest time to 30 minutes.
33. What drives so many teachers to reduce students’ rest time
A. Parents’ demand B. Students’ lack of social skills
C. Students’ bad behav ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )ior D. The link between their pay and school’s scores
34. What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. Social skills are more important than high scores
B. Whether students get A’s in school is very important
C. Graduates from Harvard can’t find good jobs.
D. Rest time has nothing to do with students’ social skills
35. What’s the main idea of the text
A. The government is to order schools to increase rest time.
B. Students expect to get more time to play in school.
C. Parents struggle for the rest right for their kids in school.
D. Teachers’ pay is related to their performance in teaching.
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。
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37 . This kin ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )d of fear causes us to give up much fun. For example, people have activities that they want to do—see a movie or a show that’s coming to town for one night only—but they lack friends to go with them, and so they miss it, 38 .
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In a previous study ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com ), researchers found that those who spend a lot of time with close friends may be less associated with others, causing others feel they are cold and proud. So learning to be alone means leaning to get along well with strangers.
We become better people.
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B. However, doing ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )an activity alone isn’t any less enjoyable than taking a friend
C. The followings are the advantages of doing so
D. We’re kinder to strangers
E. Spending some ti ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )me to do these things can make us happier and more independent
F. We can have fun with other friends
G. Although being alone isn’t our most comfortable state
第三部分 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分40分）
第一节 完形填空 (共20小题：每题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。
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I think that ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )my mom realized I was a little 43 . That was why she was always there to 44 me
up right after school ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com ) when I could have 45 taken the school bus like my classmates did. I would get on and take the front seat next to her and tell her all about my 46 . Sometimes we would even read a book and wait 47 all the cars and buses had left before we 48 home. I cherished those 49 times when I had my mom all to myself. I felt so 50 and peaceful when we sat in the car together. Beginning the new challenge of 51 didn’t seem so difficult when I knew that I could 52 my happiness and sadness with her. Being a tiny, little kid in a scary world wasn’t so 53 either. I knew that my mom loved me and that was all I 54 to be loving, joyful and strong.
As I 55 those happy ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com ) times, now I can see that they also 56 me for another special relationship I would find later in life. All those times I spent 57 to and being with my mother helped me 58 my heart to the world. Her beautiful love helped me 59 to love. Her comforting arms guided me to comfort others. Mom, I love you forever and will be always 60 to you for what you gave and taught me!
41. A. liked B. bought C. brought D. chose
42. A. younger B. smarter C. older D. taller
43. A. allergic B. afraid C. confident D. shy
44. A. pick B. bring C. ring D. take
45. A. nervously B. easily C. hurriedly D. calmly
46. A. idea B. plan C. wish D. day
47. A. when B. until C. though D. because
48. A. drove B. rode C. walked D. ran
49. A. difficult B. endless C. special D. sad
50. A. upset B. safe C. quiet D. cool
51. A. adventure B. independence C. school D. work
52. A. share B. handle C. remove D. provide
53. A. nice B. attractive C. exciting D. frightening
54. A. tend B. used C. agreed D. gained
55. A. get close to B ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com ). make up for C. look back on D. keep up with
56. A. prepared B. rewarded C. helped D. forgave
57. A. replying B. referring C. attending D. talking
58. A. warm B. open C. hurt D. order
59. A. decide B. promise C. succeed D. learn
60. A. kind B. open C. grateful D. true
第II卷
第三部分 英语知识运用 (共两节，满分40分)
第二节 语法填空(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
In the past, human activities 61 (have) little effect on global warming, but now they have caused the rise of the earth temperature. All scientists agree that the increase in the temperature results 62 the burning of fossil fuels. One of some byproducts 63 (call) greenhouse gases is carbon dioxide which can trap more heat energy in the atmosphere.
Over the last ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )100 years, the temperature of the earth 64 (increase). The 65 (attitude) towards this rise are completely different. Some are positive 66 others are negative. Those who are positive think that without the greenhouse gases the earth would be 67 (cool) than it is, 68 would not be suitable to live on. Others think the rise of the earth temperature may cause severe storms, floods, droughts and so on.
69 (actual ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )), green house gases will continue to build up in the atmosphere. Luckily, we human beings are doing what we can 70 (reduce) green house gases. More importantly, individuals can make a difference.
第四部分：写作 （共三节，满分40分）
第一节：单词拼写 (共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分)
71. The company is __________(筹备) a splendid wedding for this young couple.
72. A journalist so ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )metimes must use research to _______(告知) themselves of the missing part of the story .
73. Every day we ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )should give ourselves some __________(灵活的) time to review what we have learned.
74. I was _________ (委派) as a volcanologist working for this organization.
75. You will become __________ (精神上) addicted when you often smoke.
第二节 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。文中共有
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：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧），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。
Last night, I go to my friend’s birthday party. I made some new friend and we talked happily. One new friend showed us the pictures of the places he had been visited. We extreme admired him because all of them were also eager to travel to different places. However, we haven’t taken action for variety reasons till now. He told us we had so much energy see the world. We should carry out our travel plan once we have an idea. What he told us is right, and most young people haven’t realized this. We should do what we want to do instead of waste our youth.
第三节 书面表达 (满分25分)
假定你是李华，来自美国的Tom想交一位笔友(pen pal)，请你给他写封自荐信，介绍你自己，内容包括：
1. 个人基本情况；
2. 兴趣爱好；
3. 英语水平；
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 结尾已给出（不计词数）。
Dear Tom,
I’m looking forward to your early reply.
Yours，
Li Hua
高二英语试题（A）参考答案
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21—25：DBADC 26—30：CBDCA 31—35： BBDAC 36—40: GABDE
41—45: ACBAB 46—50: DBACB 51—55: CADDC 56—60: ADBDC
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66. while 67. cooler 68. which 69. Actually 70. to reduce
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参考范文：
Dear Tom,
I’m Li Hua, a Sen ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )ior 2 student of 18. I’m more than delighted to hear that you are going to make a pen pal in China.
I’m one of the top students in my school. I’m also a lively and optimistic boy, so it’s easy to get along with me. Meanwhile, I have a gift for communicating with others, which makes me popular among my classmates. More importantly, I have a good command of English and can speak English fluently. In my spare time, I like reading books, especially books about American history. Also, I’m especially interested in American culture. I’m sure I can be your good friend.
I’m looking forward to your early reply.
Yours，
Li Hua
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M: Sue, I quite like this shirt and it is my size.
W：Actually, i ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )t’s quite boring. Let’s find a brighter color shirt, shall we
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W：Do you know about Walt Disney ．
M：Was he the man who set up the first Disneyland
W: Yes. It is s ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )aid that his idea for a children’s them park came after a visit to Oakland in 1951. In 1955 his Disneyland opened when he was 54 years old.
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W：Would you please not make any noise I am doing my homework．
M：I am reading my English text.
W：You may read it silently to avoid causing trouble to others．
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M：Can I have something to eat
W：Go and get an apple．
M: I find a box of strawberries here in the kitchen.
W: Don’t touch them. I need them for a cake.
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W：I have read some of O. Henry’s stories. They are moving.
M：Did you notice that those stories have something in common
W: Yes. They all have a surprising end.
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M：Good morning, Stella.
W：Oh，Dr. Porter．
M：Yes, I’ve been tryin ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )g to call you but the lines have been very busy．
W：Yeah. I was talk ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )ing with a patient. He wants to see you this afternoon．
M：Well, anyway I’m feeling very sick this morning．I really need some rest. Could you call today’s patients and let them know
W: Cancel all patients Sure, Doctor. Take care care of yourself.
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M：I’ve got t ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )he cinema ticket. The film’s at 2:30 this afternoon. What shall we do when it’s finished We could have a hot chocolate at the cafe.
W: That’d be ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com ) nice, but I’ve got to some information for my school project before I go home.
M: I’ll come and h ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )elp you in the library if you want. I want to return a CD to the music shop but we could come back tomorrow to do that.
W:OK.
M: The film lasts a ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )bout two hours. That’s 4:30. The library is about 20 minutes’ walk from the cinema. So we can get there by 5 o’clock.
W: Great!
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W: Could you please tell me about previous work
M: All right. I worked for a travel agency. I had to work six days a week. I got up really early in the morning when most people, and even the birds and animals, were asleep. So tourist could get to take photos of the sunrise. I used to pick them up from their hotels around 5:00 a.m. and then head out of town and into the desert.
W: Why did you give the work up
M: They wanted to se ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )nd me to work in Spain, but I got married here and we had a baby six months ago. I love my wife and my baby. I don’t want to live alone in Spain. So I left the job and applied for this position.
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M: You should leave the computer and rest your eyes for a while, Amy.
W: Ok, dad. I’m writing an article for the high-school paper.
M: What’s it about
W: The feelings about graduation.
M: How do you feel
W: Me A little worried. But excited too.
M: I feel the same way. You are leaving home and moving to college.
W: Leaving home is part of growing up.
M: Yes. Well, I jus ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )t spoke with Charley Rafer, the president of the University of Michigan. He is my classmate and we were both on tennis team. He’s going to be in New York tomorrow to interview applicants for admission. And he’s agreeed to meet you.
W: But I may not want to go to Michigan.
M: It’s one of the bes ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )t schools in the country. I studied medicine there.
W: But I don’t ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )want to be a docor like you. Dad, making my own decision is also part of growing up.
M: You’re right. Let’s meet with Charley. It doesn’t mean you are going to Michigan, but the interview will be a good experience for you.
W: In that case, it’ OK.
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M: Good evening, I’m Charles McKay, and this is the 9 o’clock evening news. The top news is for sports fans. It was an exciting day in world soccer, Mexico beat France 7 to 6, in a close game that offered us plenty of excitement. The game between Canada and Argentina ended in a tie, 3 to 3. And in a game that’s still in progress, Italy is leading England 2 to 1, with 30 minutes left to go.
The war against c ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )igarette smoking is heating up again. A set fo laws were introduced today that would make it illegal to advertise any tobacco product in any form of media. That means ads would be stopped from newspaper, magazenes, telvevisions and radio. The laws would also prevent tobacco producers from giving money to support sporting events. This is the strongest anti-smoking laws that have been introduced to date. Tobacca producers insist that the laws would be of no use. They say that in parts of the country where advertisng has been stopped, cigarrette smoking has actually increased.
And now for t ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )omorrow’s weather: the morning will be dark with clouds, with possible light showers. In the afternoon things should brighten up, which is good news for all the solar-powered home in this cold winter! Thanks and we hope to see you again tomorrow.
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