2015学年度高二第二学期阶段测试
试卷满分： 150分 考试时间： 120分钟
第I卷（共103分）
I. Listening Comprehension ( 30’)
Section A Short Conversations
Directions: In secti ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )on A, you will hear ten short conversations between speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1. A. Sewing. B. Cooking. C. Art. D. Computer.
2. A. Singing. B. Pl ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )aying the piano C. Playing drums. D. Acting.
3. A. His bik ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )e B. Jane’s bike C. The key to his room D. The key to his bike
4. A. The man doesn’t like a car, but his wife does.
B. The man’s wife doesn’t like a car.
C. The man wanted to buy a car for a long time.
D. The man can afford to buy a car at last.
5. A. To school. B. To her room.
C. To the grocery store. D. To her friend’s house .
6. A. Bob can’t help. B. Bob will help.
C. Bob is unkind. D. Bob wants money.
7. A. The new apart ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )ment is cheaper. B. She likes to listen to the radio.
C. She prefers a larger apartment D. She needs a quieter place.
8. A. On foot B. By taxi. C. By their own car. D. By bus.
9. A. He is the same as before. B. He is sick in bed.
C. He is better. D. His condition is worse.
10. A. $160. B.$150. C. $120. D. $50.
Section B Passages
Directions: In pa ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )rt B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 thro ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )ugh 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. regularly. B. predictably. C. always. D. rarely
12. A. It causes great damage.
B. It extends to the ocean floor.
C. It is likely to lessen.
D. It increases rapidly.
13. A. It is the only factor influencing the strength of high waves.
B. It influences the power of high waves.
C. It has no influence upon the strength of very high waves.
D. It is irrelevant to the question of the power of high waves..
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following talk.
14. A. A new way to take notes.
B. A short name for the survey reading method.
C. The five steps in the reading process.
D. Different ways to study for examination.
15. A. One should think about the ideas while reading the words.
B. One should always take notes.
C. One should read only the titles and the important words.
D. One should read sequences of words.
16. A. taking notes. B. underlining important points.
C. keeping what you read in mind. D. Both A and B.
Section C Longer Conversations
Directions: In part C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
Blanks 17 through 20 are based on following conversation.
The Language Study FairDate: 17th to 19th 17 .Place: National Education Centre.Fair includes: ·Stands with textbooks. · 18 by educational speakers.
·demonstrations of the latest 19 programs.Tickets: $5 each or $3 for a 20 students.
Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
What was Herbert’s previous job He was a 21 .
Why did Herbert move back It was 22 in Alaska .
What is Herbert’s present job He is a 23 owner.
When will Cindy and Dave meet Herbert 24 .
Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
II. Grammar and Vocabulary (16’)
Section A
Directions: After read ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )ing the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
(A)
My father and ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com ) I were very close. I loved _____25_____ (please) him, and he was always proud of my success. If I won a spelling contest at school, he was _____26_____ top of the world. Later in life whenever I got a promotion,, I'd call my father right away and he'd rush out to tell all his friends. In 1970, when I ____27______ (name) president of the Ford Motor Company, I didn’t know which of us was more excited.
Like many na ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )tive Italians, my parents were very open with their feelings and their loves not only at home, but also in public. Most of my friends would never hug their fathers. ______28____ I hugged and kissed my dad at every chance - nothing could have felt more natural.
He was a curious ma ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )n who was always trying new things. He was the first person in Allentown __29 __ (buy) a motorcycle. Unfortunately, my father and his motorcycle didn't get along too well. He fell off it so often that he got rid of it just a month after buying it. As a result, he never again trusted any vehicle with less than four wheels.
Because of that mot ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )orcycle, I wasn't allowed to have a bicycle when I was growing up. Whenever I wanted to ride a bike, I had to borrow ______30____ from a friend. On the other hand, my father promised me that I could drive a car as soon as I ___31____ ( turn) sixteen.
(B)
Rivers are one of ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com ) our most important natural resources. Many of the world’s great cities are located on rivers, and almost ____32_____ country has at least one river flowing through it that plays _____33_____ important part in the lives of its people.
Since the beginning ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )of history, people _____34_____ (use) rivers for transportation. ____35____(long) one in the United States is the Mississippi, and the lifeline of Egypt is the Nile. _____36_____ transportation, rivers give water to drink, water for crops, and chances for fun and recreation for the people _____37___ live along their banks.
_____38____, large cities and industries that are located on rivers often make problems. As the cities grow ____39_____ size and industries increase in number, the water in the rivers becomes _____40_____ (pollute) with chemicals and other materials. People are learning the importance of doing more to keep their rivers clean if they want to enjoy the benefits of this natural resources.
Section B
Directions: Comple ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )te the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A. precious B. regret C. quickly D. falls E. tends
F. easily G. tolerate H. occasions I. follow J. urgent K. desire
We should not hesit ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )ate too much during the first half of our lives, while we should not __41__ what we've done during the other half. We should catch every chance to find a way out in our lives, for it goes off quickly. We should say something __42__ slowly, something serious clearly, and something unsure carefully. We should never say something that did not happen, something that you cannot do and something that does harm to others. We should tell others our happiness on certain __43__ and should not tell anyone our unhappiness. Do not __44__ say something about others. We should __45__ our own heart and interest, and fulfill what we should do instead of paying lip service.
Everyone is lon ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )ging for a happy life, but owning wealth does not necessarily mean owning happiness. To truly reach happiness, we need to know how to get on with others. So we need to understand what happiness is really about and achieve what we __46__.
We need to know and ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com ) understand happiness before we finally get it. As long as we keep a kind heart and do everything morally and legally (合法的), we can live a peaceful life. But if we keep an evil heart and do whatever we want, we are indeed digging a tomb for ourselves. A smart man knows to learn a lesson from his __47__, for he knows that every unhappy moment is some __48__ experience leading to happiness in the future. He will not waste his time in criticizing others. Instead, he __49__ to spend more time seeking his own happiness. He knows to keep a heart of conscience and not to spread others' mistakes. He also knows to think twice so that he will not feel regretful afterwards. Moreover, he knows to __50__ others, so he can naturally lead a happy life.
III. Reading Comprehension
Section A
Directions: For each ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
The past 20 ye ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )ars have produced great advances in technology and communications. 51 , people throughout the world have become ever more connected. The 52 link between the nations and people of the world is called globalization. It is a 53 that has changed ways of life around the world.
Perhaps the biggest ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com ) change in this process is the effect of globalization on commerce. In an effort to build a 54 economy, most nations of the world have embraced (拥抱) free trade. Free trade removes certain limits imposed (强加) on global commerce to make it easier for nations to exchange goods with one another. A 55 aim of this process is to aid poor nations and thus reduce 56 . Globalization has indeed increased trade throughout the world, but experts disagree about its effect on the poor.
The debate about re ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )cent trends in global commerce is complex. Those 57 free trade in the global market point out that competition lowers prices. Its critics argue that, without controls, such a system often harms poor nations. To some extent, both are 58 . For example, in Jamaica, a country which imported milk from the United States and the 59 milk was cheaper than local milk, more poor people could drink milk and improve their nutrition. At the same time, the cheaper milk put 60 dairy farmers out of business. Perhaps this program caused as much harm as 61 .
Those who support fr ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )ee trade in the global market do so for a number of reasons. Studies show that when a poor nation begins trading on the global level, it gains certain 62 . Its economy grows rapidly. Multinational companies set up factories, 63 jobs for people. Supporters claim that these factors reduce poverty and lessen the gap between the richest and poorest nations. They believe that the globalizing trend benefits the poor.
Critics of unrestricted free trade question these conclusions. Although they_____64____ that the global market can offer growth and jobs to poor nations, they doubt that it reduces poverty. In fact, they cite (引述) studies which show that poverty has increased as a result of the global market. ___65____, the gap between rich and poor nations is growing.
Regardless of which si ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )de they are on, most experts believe that globalization has great potential to aid the poor. Both sides need to find a way to make it work.
51. A. In conclusi ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )on B. In particular C. As a result D. On the contrary
52. A. growing B. starting C. moving D. reducing
53. A. culture B. trend C. belief D. potential
54. A. regional B. national C. practical D. global
55. A. steadier B. further C. tougher D. stricter
56. A. profit B. conflict C. poverty D. expense
57. A. attracting ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com ) B. altering C. opposing D. supporting
58. A. correct B. inevitable C. necessary D. effective
59. A. required B. produced C. imported D. exported
60. A. economical ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com ) B. local C. traditional D. social
61. A. sacrifice B. satisfaction C. convenience D. good
62. A. benefit ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )s B. varieties C. opportunities D. budgets
63. A. influe ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )ncing B. arranging C. providing D. applying
64. A. ensure B. assume C. argue D. agree
65. A. In addition ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com ) B. First of all C. In that case D. On average
Section B
Directions: Read the f ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )ollowing three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.
(A)
When a child is told h ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )e is "uncool", it can be very painful. He may say he doesn't care, and even act in ways that are opposite of cool on purpose. But ultimately, these are simply ways to handle sadness by pretending it's not there.
Helping a chil ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )d feel better in school had to be careful. If you say, "Why are you worried about what other children think about you It doesn't matter!" children know that it does matter. Instead, an active way may be best. You could say, "I'm going to do a couple of things for you to help you feel better in school."
If a boy is havi ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )ng trouble making friends, the teacher can help him. The teacher can arrange things so that he has chances to use his abilities to contribute to class projects. This is how the other children learn how to value his good qualities and to like him. A teacher can also raise a child's popularity in the group by showing that he values that child. It even helps to put him in a seat next to a very popular child, or let him be a partner with that child in activities, etc.
There are things that ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com ) parents can do at home, too. Be friendly when your child brings others home to play. Encourage him to invite friends to meals and then serve the dishes they consider "super". When you plan trips, picnics, movies, and other shows, invite another child with whom your child wants to be friends.
What you can do is ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )to give him a chance to join a group that may be shutting him out. Then, if he has good qualities, he can start to build real friendship of his own.
66. A child who ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )has been informed of being "uncool" may _____.
A. care nothing about it B. develop a sense of anger
C. do something uncool purposely D. pretend to get hurt very much
67. A teacher c ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )an help an unpopular child by _____.
A. seeing the child as the teacher's favourite
B. asking the child to do something for partners
C. forcing other children to make friends with the child
D. offering the child chances to show his good qualities
68. How can parent ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )s help their child fit in better
A. By cooking delicious food for him. B. By being kind to his schoolmates.
C. By forcing him to invite friends home. D. By taking him to have picnics in the park.
69. Which of the following is TRUE
A. Children don't care about others' comments on them.
B. It's only a teacher's work to make children popular.
C. Parents should take their children out for picnic and shows more often.
D. Inviting children's friends to family activities is good for them to make friends.
(B)
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A scientist turn ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )s out to be able to see the future by offering each of four-year-olds a piece of candy and watching how he or she deals with it. Some children reach eagerly for the treat they see. Some last a few minutes before they give in. But others are determined to wait until the last moment.
By the time the c ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )hildren reach high school, something remarkable has happened. A survey found that those who as four-year-olds had enough self-control to hold out generally grew up to be more popular, adventurous, confident and dependable. The children who gave in to temptation(诱惑) early were more likely to be lonely, easily frustrated and inflexible（固守己见的）.
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The hardware of ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com ) the brain and the software of the mind have long been scientists’ concerns. But brain theory can’t explain what we wonder about most, like the question why some people remain upbeat in the face of troubles that would sink a less resistant soul.
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EQ is not the oppo ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )site of IQ. What researchers have been trying to understand is how they work together; how one’s ability to handle stress, for instance, affects the ability to concentrate and put intelligence to use. Among the ingredients(要素) for success, researchers now generally agree that IQ accounts for about 20%; the rest depends on everything from social class to luck.
While many r ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )esearchers in this relatively new field are glad to see emotional issues finally taken seriously, some few fear EQ invites misuse.
74. The expe ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )riment with the four-year-olds makes it clear that .
A. the age of 4 is a proper time for scientific experiment
B. emotional intelligence won’t show up until adolescence
C. the ability of self-control plays a role in personal success
D. candy can be used to measure a person’s emotional intelligence
75. Which of the f ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )ollowing is TRUE of EQ and IQ according to the text
A. There is no link between EQ and IQ.
B. The higher a person’s IQ is, the higher his or her EQ is.
C. Some people can ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )be blessed with lots of both, but some with little of either.
D. Scientists are tr ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )ying to discover the way in which EQ and IQ work together.
76. The underlined ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )word “upbeat” in Paragraph 4 probably means .
A. kind B. floating C. excited D. optimistic
77. What is most likely to be written in the paragraph that follows
A. Information about famous people with high EQ.
B. Examples showing the opposite voice about EQ.
C. Some reasons why EQ is a relatively new field.
D. Strong demand for basic emotional education.
Section C
Directions: Read the p ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )assage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.
Ambitious “go getters” (people energetic and eager to succeed) earn more money throughout their lives – but the “price” is that they have poorer health and die younger. They are also not much happier than less ambitious people.
A new study tra ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )cked 717 high achievers who attended universities such as Oxford, Harvard and Yale, as well as high ability individuals who didn’t attend universities. The researchers assume that highly ambitious people may devote so much time to their jobs that they neglect areas of life proven to help people live long, happy life.
The study focused on people born in the first half of the 20th century, and tracked them to the end of their lives. “Ambitious kids had higher educational attainment, attended highly esteemed universities, worked in more prestigious (有声望的) occupations, and earned more,” says Timothy Judge, professor of management at the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business.
“So, it would see ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )m that they are prepared to ‘have it all.’ However, we determined that ambition has a much weaker effect on life satisfaction and actually a slightly negative impact on longevity (how long people lived).
“So, yes, ambitious people do achieve more successful careers, but that doesn’t seem to translate into leading happier or healthier lives.” Judge used a complex formula to judge ambition at every stage of life – and to divide high-ability individuals into “ambitious” and “less ambitious” groups. “If ambition has its positive effects, and in terms of career success it certainly seems that it does, our study also suggests that it carries with it some cost,” Prof Judge says.
“Despite their ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com ) many accomplishments, ambitious people are only slightly happier than their less-ambitious counterparts, and they actually live somewhat shorter lives.”
“Perhaps the investmen ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )ts they make in their careers come at the expense of the things we know affect longevity: healthy behaviors, stable relationships and deep social networks.”
“If your biggest wish ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com ) for your children is that they lead happy and healthy lives, you might not want to overemphasize professional success. There are limits to what our ambitions bring us – or our children.
(Note: Answer the ques ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )tions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TWELVE WORDS)
78. According t ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )o the passage, ambitious people have greater earning power in their life, but at the cost of their ___________.
79. Who were followed ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )and studied by the researchers in the new study
_______________________________________________.
80. What are the factors that affect people’s longevity
_______________________________________________.
81. Parents w ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )ho expect their children to live a happy and healthy life should __________.
第II卷 （共47分）
Translation ( 22’)
Directions: T ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )ranslate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
1. 虽然他已经老得跳不动舞了，却仍然很热衷于参加各种派对。( keen )
2. 除非你听从李教授昨天给你的忠告，否则你将一事无成。( unless )
3. 他很有可能会被邀请到我们学校做关于环保的讲座。（ likely ）
4. 只有当你认识到了学习的英语的重要性,你才会努力地去学好它。（ Only ）
5. 结果并不重要，重要的是你能在这次活动当中收获的经验和建立的友谊。（ matter ）
II. Guided Writing ( 25’)
Directions: Write ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given.
A Voluntary Activityin the winter vacation5 Volunteers WANTEDas English teachersat S.O.S Children’s VillageThose who are intere ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )sted in taking part in the activity, please send an email to studentunion@ before Dec. 24th, 2013 explaining your past experiences and purposes for applying.Student Union
你是李华，在学校的校刊上，你看到了这则广告，请你写一封应聘信。
高二英语阶段测试答案
参考答案
Listening Comprehension
1. B 2. C 3. D 4. A 5. C 6. B 7. D 8. A 9. C 10. B
11. D 12. C 13. B 14. C 15. A 16. D
17. March 18. talks puter 20. full-time
21. chemistry teacher 22.too cold / freezing
23. private business 24. Lunch time / This afternoon
II. Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A
25. pleasing 26. on 27. was named 28. But
29. to buy 30. one 31. turned
32. every/each 33. an 34. have used 35. The longest
36. Besides 37. who 38. However 39.in 40. polluted
Section B
41-50 BJHFI KDAEG
III. Reading Comprehension
Section A
51-65 CABDB CDACB DACDA
Section B
66-69 CDBD 70-73 CDDB 74-77 CDDB
Section C
78. health and life/ longevity and happiness.
79. 717 high achi ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )evers who attended universities and high ability individuals who didn’t.
80. Healthy behaviors, stable relationships and deep social networks.
81. not overemphasize their children’s professional success.
I. Translation
1. 虽然他已经老得跳不动舞了，却仍然很热衷于参加各种派对。( keen )
Though/Althoug ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )h he is too old to dance, he is still keen to take part/keen on taking part in all kinds of parties.
2. 除非你听从李教授昨天给你的忠告，否则你将一事无成。( unless )
You will achieve ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com ) nothing unless you follow the advice (that/which) Professor Li gave you yesterday.
3. 他很有可能会被邀请到我们学校做关于环保的讲座。（ likely ）
It is likely that ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )he will be invited to make/give/deliver a speech on environmental protection/protecting the environment in our school.
4. 只有当你认识到了学习的英语的重要性,你才会努力地去学好它。（ Only ）
Only when you real ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )ize/have realized the importance of learning English will you try to learn it well.
5. 结果并不重要，重要的是你能在这次活动当中收获的经验和建立的友谊。（ matter ）
What really matte ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )rs is not the result but the experience you can gain and the friendship you can build up/develop/form in this activity.
Guided writing
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Connecting nannies with parents on child care arrangement
Another initiative by South West CDC
