1、高二（上）半期英语试题（考试时间：120 分钟 试卷总分：150 分 ）第一部分：听力部分（30 分）第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）请听下面 5 段対话，每段対话仅读一遍。1. Who is the man living with together?A. His mom B. His dad C. Both2. What are the man and woman talking about?A. Buildings B. Their school C. New laboratories3. Where does the man suggest the woman
2、 buy bread?A. In the store around the corner. B. In the supermarket. C. In the Cisas.4. Where does this conversation take place?A. In a bookstore B. In a library C. In the post office5. How much does the man have to pay?A. 20 dollars B. 30 dollars C. 40 dollars第二节（共 12 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 18 分）请听下面 4 段対
3、话，每段対话读两遍。请听下面一段対话，回答第 6 至第 8 题。6. How long has it been since the speakers saw each other?A. A few months B. About a year C. A few years7. Who broke his leg?A. The mans son. B. The man C. The mans dad8. What is the mans mother?A. A doctor B. A teacher C. A worker请听下面一段対话，回答第 9 至第 11 题。9. Where did t
4、he man spend his holiday?A. Canada B. England C. China10. What does the man show to the woman?A. Photos B. Souvenirs C. Gifts11. What does the man think of Beijing?A. Its terrible. B. Its old. C. Its wonderful.请听下面一段対话，回答第 12 至第 14 题。12. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Husb
5、and and wife B. Colleagues C. Classmates13. Why does the man want to leave this company?A. This company is too small. B. He has got a better offer. C. He is fed up with his present job.14. Why does the new job attract the man?A. He can learn many things there. B. The amazing salary. C. The good boss
6、.请听下面一段対话，回答第 15 至第 17 题。15. What is the British governments aim of planning to tax plastic bags?A. To increase the governments income. B. To reduce the amount of rubbish. C. To help people save money.16. Why should we reduce using plastic bags?A. They cant be recycled. B. Theyre expensive. C. Theyr
7、e useless.17. In some parts of Indaia, what will happen to you if you use them?A. You will be looked down upon.B. You will pay much money for them.C. You may go to prison for 7 years.第三节（共 3 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 4.5 分）请听下面一段独白，每空限填一个词或一个数。每段独白读两遍。请听下面一段独白，回答第 18 至第 20 题。My Secret of Long LifeHow old is t
8、he man. He is (18)_ years old.The secret of long life. (19)_ and taking exercise.How many times has the man been married? (20)_ .第二部分：笔试部分（120 分）第一节单项填空（1 分15=15 分）21. How about Thanksgiving evening party? I should say it was success.A. a; a B. the; a C. a; / D. the; /22. Is_ necessary to complete t
9、he task before Christmas Day?A. this B. it C. that D. he 23. Why does Mary look unhappy?-Because she has_ due to the bad weather.A. caught the disease B. felt blue C. been excited D. been pleased24. I think the key to learning English well_ ones own learning ability.A. goes on B. rests on C. leads t
10、o D. starts up25. When he heard that his parents had divorced, he didnt know how to_.A. react B. apply C. turn D. reply26. The girl forgot all that she had prepared to say with so many eyes_ her.A. crowded in B. focused on C. looked into D. kept off27. _ by the loss of such a valuable jewel, Rachels
11、 mother hires the famous detectiveSergeant Cuff to investigate the theft.A.Having troubled B. Troubling C. To trouble D. Troubled28. The supermarket provides such cheap food all its customers can afford.A. that B. so C.which D. as29. Dont be angry. Tom didnt break your vase_.-I know, but its my favo
12、rite one.A. by chance B. at first C. in return D. on purpose30. The place where the bridge is supposed to be built should be the cross-river traffic is the heaviest.A. what.; B.which C. where D.in which31. He more than 5,000 English words when he entered the university at the age of 15.A. has learne
13、d B. would have learned C. learned D. had learned32. I have got a headache.-No wonder. You in front of that computer too long.A. work B. are working C. have been working D. worked33. Im especially worried about_ the flight to New York will be delayed or not.A. why B. what C. when D. whether 34. Who
14、did Mr. Baker the information?A.have check B. have checked C. have to check D. have been checking35. -Would you please pass me the salt?-_. Here you are.A. Sorry B. Sure C. Go ahead D. Never mind第二节 完形填空（共 20 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）Born in America, I spoke English, not Chinese, the language of my ance
15、stors.When I was three, my parents flashed cards with Chinese 36 at my face, but I pushed them 37 . My mom believed I would learn 38 I was ready. But the 39 never came. On a Chinese New Years Eve, my uncle spoke to me in Chinese, but all I could do was 40 at him, confused, scratching my head. “Still
16、 cant speak Chinese?” He 41 me, “You cant even buy a fish in Chinatown.”“Hey, this is America, not China. Ill get some 42 with or without Chinese.” I replied and turned to my mom for 43 .“Remember to ask for fresh fish, Xin Xian Yu,” she said, handing over a $20 bill. I 44 the words, running downsta
17、irs into the streets of Chinatown.I found the fish 45 surrounded in a sea of customers. “Id like to buy some fresh fish,” I shouted to the fishman. But he 46 my English words and turned to serve the next customer. The laugh of the people behind increased 47 their impatience. With every 48 , the brea
18、th of the dragons（龙）on my back grew stronger-my blood boiling- 49 me to cry out, “Xian Sheng Yu， please.” “ Very Xian Sheng,” I repeated. The crowd erupted into laughter. My face turned 50 and I ran back home 51 ,expect for the $20 bill I held tightly in my pocket.Should I laugh or cry? Theyre Chine
19、se. Im Chinese. I should feel right at 52 Instead , I was the joke , a disgrace（丢脸）to the language.Sometimes , I laugh at my fish 53 , but , in the end the joke is on 54 . Every laugh is a culture 55 ; every laugh is my heritage （传统） fading away.36. A. custom B. games C .characters . D. language 37.
20、 A. ahead B. around C. along D. aside 38. A. when B. before C. unless D. until39. A. success B. study C. time D. attempt40. A. aim B. joke C. nod D. stare 41. A. cared about B. laughed at C. argued with D. asked after42. A. right now B. from now C. at times D. in time 43. A. decision B. permission C
21、. information D. preparation44. A. repeated B. reviewed C. spelled D. kept45. A. farm B. stand C. pond D. market46. A. guessed B. forgot C. doubted D. ignored47. A. by B. as C. with D. from 48. A. second B. effort C. desire D. movement49. A. forcing B. allowing C. persuading D. leading50. A. bright
22、B. blank C. pale D. red 51. A. open-mouthed B. tongue-tied C. empty-handed D. broken-hearted52. A. service B. home C. risk D. root 53. A. trade B. deed C. challenge D. incident 54. A. it B. us C. me D. them55. A. thrown B. lost C. divided D. reflected第三节 阅读理解（共 20 小题，每小题 2 分，满分 40 分）AMy father died
23、when I was nine months old, making my mom a single mother at the age of eighteen. While I was growing up, we lived a very hard life. We had little money, but my mom gave me a lot of love. Each night, she sat me on her lap and spoke the words that would change my life, “Kemmons, you are certain to be
24、 a great man and you can do anything in life if you work hard enough to get it.”At fourteen, I was hit by a car and the doctors said I would never walk again. Every day, my mother spoke to me in her gentle, loving voice, telling me that no matter what those doctors said, I could walk again if I want
25、ed to badly enough. She drove that message so deep into my heart that I finally believed her. A year later I returned to school-walking on my own!When the Great Depression(大萧条)hit, my mom lost her job. Then I left school to support the both of us. At that moment, I was determined never to be poor ag
26、ain.Over the years, I experienced various levels of business success. But the real turning point occurred on a vacation I took with my wife and five kids in 1951.I was dissatisfied with the second-class hotels available for families and was angry that they charged an extra$2 for each child. That was
27、 too expensive for the average American family. I told my wife that I was going to open a motel (汽车旅馆 )for families that would never charge extra for children. There were plenty of doubters at that time.Not surprisingly, mom was one of my strongest supporters. She worked behind the desk and even des
28、igned the room style. As in any business, we experienced a lot of challenges. But with my mothers words deeply rooted in my soul, I never doubted we would succeed. Fifteen years later, we had the largest hotel system in the word-Holiday Inn. In 1979 my company had 1,759 inns in more than fifty count
29、ries with an in income of $ 1 billion a year.You may not have started out life in the best situations. But if you can find a task in life worth working for and believe in yourself, nothing can stop you.56. What Kemmonsmom often told him during his childhood was_.A .caring B. moving C. encouraging D.
30、 interesting57. According to the author, who played the most important role in making him walk back to school again?A. Doctors. B.Nurses. C.Friends. D.Mom.58. What caused Kemmons to start a motel by himself?A. His terrible experience in the hotel. B. His previous business success of various levels.C
31、. His moms support. D. His wifes suggestion.59. Which of the following best describes Kemmonsmother?A. Modest ,helpful and hard-working. B. Loving, supportive and strong-willed.C. Careful, helpful and beautiful. D. Strict, sensitive and supportive.60. Which of the following led to Kemmons success ac
32、cording to the passage?A. Self-confidence, had work, higher education and a poor familyB. Moms encouragement, clear goals, self-confidence and hard work.C. Clear goals, moms encouragement, a poor family and higher education.D. Moms encouragement, a poor family, higher education and opportunities.BMy
33、 parents were in a huge argument, and I was really upset about it. I didnt know who I should talk with about how I was feeling. So I asked Mom to allow me to stay the night at my best friends house. Though I knew I wouldnt tell her about my parents situation, I was looking forward to getting out of
34、the house. I was in the middle of packing up my things when suddenly the power went out in the neighborhood. Mom came to tell me that I should stay with my grandpa until the power came back on. I was really disappointed because I felt that we did not have much to talk about. But I knew he would be f
35、rightened alone in the dark. I went to his room and told him that Id stay with him until the power was restored. He was quite happy and said, “Great opportunity.”“What is?” I asked.“To talk, you and I,” he said. “To hold a private little meeting about what were going to do with your mom and dad, and
36、 what were going to do with ourselves now that were in the situation we are in.”“But we cant do anything about it, Grandpa,” I said, surprised that here was someone with whom I could share my feelings and someone who was in the same “boat” as I was.And thats how the most unbelievable friendship betw
37、een my grandfather and me started. Sitting there in the dark, we talked about our feeling and fears of life-from how fast things change, to how they sometimes dont change fast enough. That night, because the power went out, I found a new friend, with whom I could safely talk about all my fears and p
38、ains, whatever they may be.Suddenly, the lights all came back on. “Well,” he said, “ I guess that means youll want to go now. I really like our talk. I hope the power will go out every few nights!”61. I wished to get out of the house because _.A. I was angry about my parents quarrel B. I found nobod
39、y to share my feelings withC. I wanted to escape from the dark house D. I planned to tell my friend about my trouble62. Grandpa was happy to see me because_.A. he could discuss the problem with me B. he had not seem me for a long timeC. he was afraid of darkness D. he felt quite lonely63. What can b
40、e inferred from the passage?A. The grandchild was eager to leave. B. They would have more chats.C. The lights would go our again. D. It would no longer be dark.CThe days of elderly women doing nothing but cooking huge meals on holidays are gone. Enter the Red Hat Society a group holding the belief t
41、hat old ladies should have fun. “My grandmothers didnt do anything but keep house and serve everybody. They were programmed to do that,” said Emily Cornette, head of a chapter of the 7-year-old Red Hat Society.While men have long spent their time fishing and playing golf, women have sometimes seemed
42、 to become unnoticed as they age. But the generation now turning 50 is the baby boomers(生育高峰期出生的人), and the same people who refused their parents way of being young are now trying a new way of growing old.If you take into consideration feminism(女权主义), a bit of spare money, and better health for most
43、 elderly, the Red Hat Society looks almost inevitable(必然的). In this society, women over 50 wear red hats and purple(紫色的) clothes, while the women under 50 wear pink hats and light purple clothing.“The organization took the idea from a poem by Jenny Joseph that begins: “When I am an old woman, I shal
44、l wear purple. With a red hat which doesnt go,” said Ellen Cooper, who founded the Red Hat Society in 1998. When the ladies started to wear the red hats, they attracted lots of attention.“The point of this is that we need a rest from always doing something for someone else,” Cooper said. “Women feel
45、 so ashamed and sorry when they do something for themselves.” This is why chapters are discouraged from raising money or doing anything useful. “Were a ladies play group. It couldnt be more simple,” added Coopers assistant Joe Heywood.64The underlined word “chapter” in paragraph 2 means _.Aone branc
46、h of an organization Ba written agreement of a clubCone part of a collection of poems Da period in a societys history65From the text , we know that the “baby boomers” are a group of people who . Ahave gradually become more noticeable Bare worried about getting old too quickly Care enjoying a good li
47、fe with plenty of money to spend Dtried living a different life from their parents when they were young 66It could be inferred from the text that members of the Red Hat Society are .Ainterested in raising money for social work Bprogrammers who can plan well for their future Cbelievers in equality be
48、tween men and women Dgood at cooking big meals and taking care of others 67Who set up the Red Hat Society ?AEmily Cornette . BEllen Cooper . CJenny Joseph . DJoe Heywood .68Women join the Red Hat Society because .Athey want to stay young Bthey would like to appear more attractive Cthey would like to have fun and live for themselves Dthey want to be more like their parentsDYou might think that “global warming” means nothing more
