仙城中学高二下学期英语期中考试
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分）
第一节 （共5小题；每小题1分；满分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，并标在试卷的相应位置。
1. What does the man want to do
A. Take it easy. B. Finish his work. C. Get something to eat.
2. What does the woman suggest the man buy
A. A dress. B. A purse. C. A jacket.
3. When does the man want to go to the library
A. On Saturday. B. On Sunday. C. On Monday.
4. Where does this conversation most likely take place
A. At a clothing store. B. At a laundry place. C. At a restaurant.
5. How does the woman respond to the man
A. She is impressed. B. She is optimistic. C. She is disappointed.
第二节
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Why won’t the woman’s sister come to dinner
A. She has to work late. B. She has an appointment. C. She’s in another town.
7. How does the man feel about the dinner tonight
A. He is very excited. B. He is a little disappointed. C. He is quite angry.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Where does the woman plan to go
A. San Francisco. B. Sacramento. C. Los Angeles.
9. Why does the woman want to take a train
A. She doesn't like flying. B. She can’t afford to fly. C. She wants to see California.
10. What is the great way to see California according to the man
A. Go there by plane.
B. Take the train along the coast.
C. Go through the center of California.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Why did the man fall asleep
A. He is sick. B. He works at night. C. His class was boring.
12. Why does the man have to work
A. To pay for school. B. To pay his debts. C. To pay his hospital bill.
13. Where will the man probably go next
A. To a class.
B. To the financial aid office.
C. To the student employment office.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. How did the woman get the computer
A. She ordered it. B. She borrowed it. C. It was a gift.
15. What surprised the man about the computer
A. The size. B. The price. C. The color.
16. What did the woman do in the cafe today
A. She talked with a friend. B. She worked on her resume. C. She looked for a job there.
17. How does the woman feel about noisy cafes
A. She dislikes the noise. B. She ignores the noise. C. She is inspired by the noise.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What is required for guests
A. A photo ID. B. A life jacket. C. Gym shorts.
19. What must be reported to the gym staff
A. Spitting. B. Children’s “accidents”. C. Any illnesses after swimming.
20. At what age can children swim alone
A. Nine years old. B. Ten years old. C. Eleven years old.
第二部分：英语知识运用(共两节, 满分35分)
第一节 单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分, 满分15分）
21. Under the Dome, ________ 103-minute documentary released by Chai Jing, has pushed________ public awareness about air pollution and encouraged people to join in efforts to make a difference.
A. the; the B. a; a C. the; 不填 D. a; 不填
22. By 2025, when the number of consumers worldwide has reached 4.2 billion, people with high income will be, for the first time, more than_______ struggling to meet basic needs.
A. one B. that C. ones D. those
23. Speaking in an inspection in Yunnan Province, Xi Jinping said authorities must _______ poverty removal efforts to support the building of a rich and successful country.
A. participate B. allocate C. appreciate D. accelerate
24. She looked in the direction of the window, but there was nothing in front ______ the deep darkness.
A. other than B. rather than C. more than D. less than
25. Chinese ________ nearly one-third of the 7,300 international high school students studying in the US in 2013, according to a recent report.
A. let out B. accounted for C. adapted to D. took up
26. The China Foreign Exchange Trading System says it will ______ direct trading of the Chinese yuan against the Singapore dollar beginning Tuesday.
A. carry on B. carry out C. carry away D. carry off
27. The three travelers finally reached the home of Bertha's mother around dusk,______ 65 miles in less than 12 hours.
A . covering B. having covered C. to cover D. to have covered
28. The director was fully convinced that this moving story, if ______ for television, would be a hit.
A. adapted B. being adapted C. to be adapted D. having been adapted
29. —How long do you expect it _______ before the African can keep the disease under control
—As soon as possible.
A. is B. has been C. will be D. will have been
30. — Could you please drive a little faster I’m going to be late.
— Rest assured, sir. You ________ be in time for the train.
A. may B. can C. shall D. must
31. Having a good command of the language of the country where you are going to study is necessary, because language skills affect _______ you perform academically.
A. how B. that C. what D. when
32. Dogs barked madly while fish jumped out of water. In no time ______ as a prediction of a coming earthquake.
A. the phenomena were noticed B. the phenomena was noticed
C. were the phenomena noticed D. was the phenomena noticed
33. Provide your doctor with a detailed medical history ______ he can give you the accurate treatment.
A. even if B. as though C. in case D. so that
34. Large quantities of information, as well as some timely help, ______ since the organization was founded.
A. was offered B. have been offered C. had been offered D. is offered
35. —How far is it from the mountain top, Dad I am really tired out.
—________, dear! We are reaching it.
A. That's all right B. My goodness C. Come on D. No wonder
第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
Youth sports teach kids to develop a winning state of mind as well as the ability to become team leaders. Although having 36 is a major part of athletics, the only purpose of sports is to compete and create the 37 mentality (心态) people need in sports.
38 have the extremely hard task of getting their young athletes to learn how to play the sport and become disciplined, and ready to play the sport to the best of their ability. 39 , I was at my younger brother’s baseball game the other night and his team was 40 by five runs in the last part of the game. While most teams in this situation would be desperately trying to regain their 41 for bravery and will to fight, his team just seemed to slowly walk around, 42 sunflower seeds, and laugh at jokes made by teammates. I asked my brother after the game why everybody was so 43 about the loss and he said it was because some kid’s mom brought really good snacks.
Some parents have a 44 with coaches shouting at their child, as they hold the view that if a child makes a mistake, it is the coach’s 45 to correct the problem. When parents get involved in telling the coach how to 46 the team, problems 47 . Some parents feel if they pay their money, they should have an equal 48 on how to coach the team. In order to have a successful learning experience, the coach needs to feel like he can control his team and 49 the parents from having the last say. Without that, the coach feels as if he needs to 50 the parents by giving more playing time to their kids who actually don’t 51 it.
With youth sport programs becoming less competitive, club teams are on the 52 . More teens can get an easier access to them. Club teams 53 more of what high school and junior high coaches are looking for, the competitive edge that is absolutely necessary in 54 . While having fun is important, skills and a 55 mentality is worth more in the world of sports.
36. A. fun B. dignity C. courage D. patience
37. A. social B. competitive C. healthy D. responsible
38. A. Coaches B. Parents C. Experts D. Headmasters
39. A. As a result B. In addition C. For example D. On the contrary
40. A. up B. below C. above D. down
41. A. scores B. goals C. spirits D. dreams
42. A. chew B. spit C. count D. swallow
43. A. worried B. happy C. serious D. casual
44. A. joke B. problem C. contact D. compromise
45. A. duty B. experience C. awareness D. turn
46. A. dismiss B. unite C. handle D. assess
47. A. stand out B. break out C. work out D. come out
48. A. say B. guidance C. response D. reward
49. A. protect B. defend C. excuse D. discourage
50. A. assist B. motivate C. please D. blame
51. A. want B. deserve C. value D. appreciate
52. A. way B. decline C. go D. rise
53. A. offer B. require C. seek D. preserve
54. A. academics B. sports C. exams D. competitions
55. A. risking B. controlling C. winning D. cooperating
第三部分 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
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Aggressive pedestrians are in fact as dangerous as careless drivers. They cause traffic accidents, injury and death.
These dangerous walkers can be seen in any big city all over the world. About 69% of last year’s pedestrian deaths in the US occurred in urban areas. They cross streets ignoring “DON’T WALK” signals, suddenly appear without warning from behind parked vehicles, walk slowly at crossroads with cell phones attached to heads, blocking traffic.
These pedestrians and drivers share a common disregard for the rules of the road, both for selfish reasons. The drivers believe in the power of their machines. If their machines can go faster, they believe they have the right to go faster. If their machines are bigger, they believe they have the right to push smaller vehicles aside. Aggressive pedestrians, on the other hand, believe in the primacy of the individual, the idea that they are first in any environment, under any circumstances, even when they are on foot in a roaring tide of steel and rubber.
Last year, an estimated 5,220 pedestrians died in traffic accidents. Some 69,000 pedestrians were injured. On average, that worked out to one pedestrian killed in a traffic crash every 101 minutes, and one injured every eight minutes.
The good news is that the accident rate is dropping. For example, the number of pedestrians killed last year was 24 percent less than the number killed in traffic accidents a decade earlier. The bad news is that the basic causes of pedestrian deaths remain pretty much the same----disregard for traffic signals, inattention and crossing roads under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Alcohol, in fact, was involved in 46 percent of the traffic accidents that resulted in pedestrian deaths. Of those, 31 percent of the pedestrians were found to be drunk.
The bottom line is that the pedestrians must do more to protect their lives as well as the lives of other road users. They can start by obeying traffic signals, using marked cross-walks and calling a cab when they’ve had too much to drink.
56. The passage is mainly about _____.
A. how aggressive pedestrians cause traffic accidents
B. why so many Americans were killed on roads last year
C. what the traffic rules of the road about pedestrians were
D. who are to blame for pedestrian deaths, drunk drivers or the aggressive pedestrians
57. What is the pedestrians’ selfish reason for traffic jams
A. They know all drivers are skilled and with great care.
B. They believe individuals are always first.
C. They think traffic rules have nothing to do with them.
D. They guess all vehicles will slow down at crossroads.
B
Last week I visited one of my old neighborhoods in Washington D.C.I had not been there for twenty years and as I walked along the street, my mind was flooded by memories of the past. I saw the old apartment building where I had lived and the playground where I had played. As I viewed these once familiar surroundings, images of myself as a child there came to mind. However, what I saw and what I remembered were not the same. I sadly realized that the best memories are those left untouched.
My old apartment building, as I remember, was bright and alive. It was more than just a place to live. It was a movie house, a space station, or whatever my young mind could imagine. I would steal away with my friends and play in the basement. This was always exciting because it was so cool and dark, and there were so many things there to hide among. There was a small river in the back of the building. We would go there to lie in the shade of trees and enjoy ourselves.
However, what I saw was completely different. The apartment building was now in disrepair. What was once more than a place to live looked hardly worth living in. The windows were all broken. The once clean walls were covered with dirty marks. The river was hardly recognizable. The water was polluted and the trees and flowers were all dead. The once sweet-smelling river now smelled terrible. It was really heartbreaking to see all this.
I do not regret having seen my old neighborhood. However, I do not think my innocent childhood memories can ever be the same. I suppose it is true when they say, “You can never go home again.”
58. In the first two paragraphs of the passage the writer tells us that _________.
A. he was very imaginative when he was a child
B. he came from a very poor neighborhood
C. he lived in Washington D.C. for twenty years
D. he had pleasant memories of his old neighborhood
59. How did the writer feel when he visited his old neighborhood in Washington D.C.
A. Very sad. B. Quite excited. C. Very regretful. D. Greatly surprised.
60. On his visit to his hometown, the writer found the old apartment building __________.
A. had been repaired B. seemed unfit to live in
C. could hardly be recognized D. looked dirty and smelt horrible
61. “You can never go home again” in the last sentence of the passage means that _________.
A. a visit to one's hometown will bring back many sad memories
B. one should never revisit his hometown after many years of absence
C. one will never find his hometown the same as it was in his childhood memory
D. a visit to one's hometown will bring back one's pleasant memories of home
C
People who spend more pre-bedtime hours using the Internet or watching television are more likely to report that they don’t get enough sleep, even though they sleep almost as long as people who spend fewer pre-bedtime hours in front of a computer or television screen, survey findings show.
“While many people use electronic media, such as the Internet, it should be noted that the longer media use before sleep can trigger (self-perceived) insufficient sleep,” lead researcher Dr Nakamori Suganuma, of Osaka University, Japan, told the reporter.
He and colleagues obtained data on self-perceived sleep problems and the use of electronic media prior to bedtime from a total of 5,875 Japanese respondents in two separate Internet-based surveys. Their findings are published in the journal Sleep and Biological Rhythms.
Nearly half of the respondents associated their lack of sleep with electronic media use before bedtime. Those reporting longer electronic media use were also more likely to report insufficient sleep.
Overall, 29 percent of light users (less than 1.5 hours) listed electronic media use as a possible cause of their insufficient sleep. By comparison, 40 percent of medium users (1.5 to 3 hours) and 54 percent of heavy users (more than 3 hours) said the same.
However, longer Internet and television use before bedtime did not correlate with less actual sleep. While heavy users averaged about 3 more hours in front of computer or television screens than light users, the heavy users averaged only about 12 minutes less pre-workday sleep time than light users.
Notably, Suganuma said, “Internet use affected self-perceived insufficient sleep more than TV watching ... not only in younger Internet users but also in middle-aged or aged Internet users.”
Up to 38 percent of the respondents listed accessing the Internet far into the night as a possible cause for their sleep disturbance, while about 25 percent said watching. television far into the night caused their sleep problems.
The findings suggest that while heavy computer and television use before bedtime has a small effect on sleep duration, it may have a more significant effect on “sleep demand and sleep quality,” Suganuma notes.
62.Heavy computer and television user before bedtime are more likely to be_____ than light ones.
A. energetic B. happy C. accessible D. sleepy
63. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage
A. Heavy computer and television user before bed time have less sleeping time than light ones
B. Heavy computer and television user before bed time have worse sleep than light ones.
C. Those suffering insufficient sleep spend less time in using the Internet than in watching TV
D. Spend less time in watching TV or surfing the Internet, and you will have a better sleep.
64.The passage seems to suggest that people ________________.
A. drag themselves away from the media
B. watch TV rather than use the Internet
C. select carefully what is fit for bedtime relaxation
D. cut back on late-night Internet and TV
65.Which of the following phrases is similar in meaning to the underlined phrase in the sixth paragraph
A. have any connection with B. live in harmony with
C. arise from D. correspond with
D
Teens mirror negative features of mom’s friendships
The manner by which a mother interacts with her friends serves as a role model for how an adolescent child develops his/her own peer friendships. Unfortunately, teens often pick up on the negative elements in a relationship, such as conflict and antagonism, and then copy these attitudes into their own relationships.
The new study investigated a previously understudied association—how a parent’s friendships influence the emotional well-being of their adolescent children. For the study, doctoral student Gary Glick and Amanda Rose, Ph.D., studied the development of friendships and other peer relationships during adolescence and their impact on psychological adjustment. They found that adolescents may mimic the negative characteristics of their mothers’ relationships in their own peer-to-peer friendships suggesting that mothers can serve as role models for their adolescents during formative years.
Additional findings suggest that adolescents internalize their reactions to their mothers’ conflict with adult friends which may lead to anxiety and depression.
Previous research of this type focused on elementary-aged children, but MU researchers wanted to expand their study to focus on the formative adolescent years. Youth ranging in age from 10 to 17 and their mothers were polled separately to measure perceived positive and negative friendship qualities in both groups.
Results showed that positive friendship qualities were not always imitated by adolescents; however, negative and antagonistic relationship characteristics exhibited by mothers were much more likely to be mimicked by the youth studied. “We know that conflict is a normal part of any relationship —be it a relationship between a parent and a child, or a mother and her friends —and we’re not talking physical altercations but verbal conflicts, ” Glick said.
“But being exposed to high levels of such conflict generally isn’t going to be good for children. Parents should consider whether they are good role models for their children especially where their friends are concerned. When things go awry, parents should talk with their children about how to act with their friends, but more specifically, how not to act.”
66. What does the underlined word “mimic” in the second paragraph most probably mean
A. adopt B. influence C. copy D. change
67. Which of the following statements can be used to describe the result of the research
A. Even a vicious tiger will not eat its cubs.
B. Like mother, like daughter
C. One man’s meat is another man’s poison
D. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
68. What can we know from Paragraph 4
A. Researchers did similar research in this field before
B. The present research is about pupils of all age ranges
C. Many adolescent pupils nowadays are living separately with their mothers
D. The new study only measured negative friendship qualities of mothers and children
69. What can we conclude from the new study
A. The researchers carried out the study of this kind for the first time
B. The teenagers always react to their mothers behaviour very obviously
C. The teenagers were investigated together with their mothers
D. The teenagers imitate more negative models than positive one from their mothers
70. What suggestion is made by the author to some mothers who have conflict with their friends
A. Parents should make friends with their children’s friends.
B. Parents should force their children to do what they are told to.
C. Parents should discuss some dos and don’ts about friend-making with their children
D. Parents should expose their children to as much conflict as they can
第四部分：任务型阅读（共10 小题；每小题1 分, 满分10 分）
As the Internet has become widely used, the online bookstore has gained much popularity with consumers, which have a vital influence on the survival of many private small—and medium—sized physical bookshops, a cultural landmark in the cities in China.
Apart from a campaign, “saving physical stores”, many Chinese politicians and scholars have also urged the government to adopt measures to prevent bookstores from closing down their businesses, because unlike shops selling other goods, physical bookstores play the important social role of passing down knowledge and culture to younger generations.
Besides tax cut, the government should also take other measures to support and encourage the development of such bookstores.
Online bookshops are popular because they offer customers easier access to books, more attractive prices, and delivery service. Readers can buy almost any book sitting at home.
Physical bookstores have actually become “the exhibition halls” of online bookstores. People read and select books in physical bookstores, and then buy them from online bookstores.
However, physical bookstores have their own advantages. The physical bookstores make people feel the existence of culture. Entering a bookstore is like absorbing various elements of culture. For example, they offer the choice of feeling a real book rather than just the chance to see the cover and read a few introductory lines.
But they can also offer lower prices, sales promotions and better service, and organize readers’ club and other activities to attract more booklovers. A citywide delivery service could make it more convenient for readers to buy books from them. Moreover, the physical bookstores can make use of new technologies to improve their services, develop their online sales and expand their business.
Theme How to (71)_______ physical bookstores
Introduction The popularity of online bookstores is a (72)_________ to many real ones, so steps must be taken to help them (73)_____________.
(74)___________of online bookshops ·The prices of the online books are (75) ________.·Its delivery service makes people buy almost any book (76)__________.
Suggestions ·The government should (77) ________ tax and take other measures.·Physical bookstores have their own advantages (78) _______full use of.·Some activities like (79)________ sales, lowering prices and bettering service should be organized.·New technologies should be (80)_________ to improve physical bookstores’ services, develop their online sales and expand their business.
第五部分：书面表达（满分25分）
阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。
Children in kindergarten are learning social skills. For this reason, it’s important to tell the children what will make them become good citizens when they grow up. It’s up to parents, teachers and all others involved with a kid to teach these skills.
Teaching kids to pick up things by themselves is a good way to teach them not to throw things on the ground. For example, if a class has to make paper cutouts (剪下的图样), after cutting, have the children pick up the wastepaper and place it in the wastebasket.
The golden rule of good citizenship should be taught at this age. The rule is “One should treat others as one would like others to treat oneself”. Teachers should ask their students how they want to be treated. There are many answers, such as not being treated in bad manners. The teacher should explain that others don’t like to be scared, so you should not scare others either.
Following the laws is good citizenship. Proper games can be played in the classroom. Games have rules, and all students in the class should follow the rules of the games. If a child doesn’t want to follow, it is up to the teacher to explain them to the child. Teaching children about following rules should help them understand the need to obey the law when they become adults.
【写作内容】
1． 以约30个词概括这篇短文的内容要点；
2． 不少城市在创建文明城市。请以约120个词谈我们如何成为文明市民。内容包括：
（1） 你认为文明市民 (a civilized citizen) 应具备什么素质，列举两三种文明行为；
（2） 作为中学生，谈谈你应如何从小事做起，为创建文明城市作贡献。
【写作要求】
1．可以使用实例来支持你的论点，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不得直接引用原文中的句子；
2．作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。
仙城中学高二英语期中考试答题纸
第四部分： 任务型阅读
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仙城中学高二下学期期中考试答案
听力：1-5 ABCBA 6-10 ABCAB 11-15 BACCA 16-20 BCABC
单选: DDDAB BBACC AADBC
完形填空
36~40 A B A C D 41~45 C B D B A
46~50 C D A D C 51~55 B D A B C
阅读理解
56~57 A B 58~61 D A B C 62~65 DBDA 66~70 CBADC
任务型：
71.save 72.challenge/threat 73.survive/develop/exist 74.Advantages/Benefits 75.lower/low/attractive 76. conveniently/easily/indoors 77. reduce/cut/lower
78. made 79. promoting 80. used/adopted
读写任务：
The writer illustrates that it is important to teach children some skills of becoming good citizens. Therefore, he suggests teaching children to pick up things by themselves, to respect others and follow the laws.
As far as I am concerned, a civilized citizen is supposed to respect others. In public places, such as restaurants, stations or hospitals, a civilized citizen would not speak or talk loudly. Besides, a civilized citizen ought to be always ready to reach out their helping hands. Last but not the least, a civilized citizen should be aware of the significance of obeying the law.
As a senior high school student, I will do what I can to become a civilized citizen in my daily life. For example, I will pick up rubbish on the ground and put it into the dustbin. On my way to school, I will follow the traffic rules. All in all, I will do what I am expected to do. Only in this way can we make our hometown a more comfortable place for all of us to live in.
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