1、1天水一中 2015-2016 学年第二学期高二第二阶段考试试卷英语注意事项：1.本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第 II 卷（非选择题）两部分。2. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考号填涂在答题卡相应的位置。3. 全部答案在答题卡上完成，答在本试卷上无效。4. 考试结束后，将答题卡交回。第 I 卷（选择题）第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）第 1 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AChoose Your One-Day-Tours!Tour ABath 73 percen
2、t agreed that class was still a vital part of British society; and 52 percent thought there were still sharp class differences. Thus, class may not be culturally and politically obvious, yet it remains an important part of British society. Britain seems to have a love of stratification.One unchangin
3、g aspect of a British persons class position is accent. The words a person speaks tell her or his class. A study of British accents during 1970s found that a voice sounding like a BBC newsreader was viewed as the most attractive voice, Most people said this accent sounded “educated” and “soft”. The
4、accents placed at the bottom in this study, on the other hand, were regional（地区的）city accents. These accents were seen as “common” and “ugly”. However, a similar study of British accents in the US turned these results upside down and placed some regional accents as the most attractive and BBC Englis
5、h as the least. This suggests that British attitudes towards accent have deep roots and are based on class prejudice.In recent years, however, young upper middle-class people in London, have begun to adopt some regional accents, in order to hide their class origins. This is an indication of class be
6、coming unnoticed. However, the 1995 pop song “Common People” puts forward the view that though a middle-class person may “want to live like common people” they can never appreciate the reality of a working-class life.8. A recent study of public opinion shows that in modern Britain _. A. it is time t
7、o end class distinctionB. most people belong to middle classC. it is easy to recognize a persons classD. people regard themselves socially different9. The word stratification in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _.A. division B. variety C. authority D. qualification10. The study in the US showed
8、that BBC English was regarded as _.A. regional B. educatedC. unattractive D. prejudiced11. What is the main idea of the passage?A. The middle class is expanding B. A persons accent reflects his class4C. Class is a key part of British society D. Each class has unique characteristics.DWould it surpris
9、e you to learn that, like animals, trees communicate with each other and pass on their wealth to the next generation?UBC Professor Simard explains how trees are much more complex than most of us ever imagined .Although Charles Darwin thought that trees are competing for survival of the fittest, Sima
10、rd shows just how wrong he was. In fact, the opposite is true: trees survive through their co-operation and support, passing around necessary nutrition “depending on who needs it”.Nitrogen（氮） and carbon are shared through miles of underground fungi（真菌）networks, making sure that all trees in the fore
11、st ecological system give and receive just the right amount to keep them all healthy. This hidden system works in a very similar way to the networks of neurons（神经元）in our brains, and when one tree is destroyed, it affects all.Simard talks about “mother trees”, usually the largest and oldest plants o
12、n which all other trees depend .She explains how dying trees pass on the wealth to the next generation, transporting important minerals to young trees so they may continue to grow .When humans cut down “mother trees” with no awareness of these highly complex “tree societies” or the networks on which
13、 they feed, we are reducing the chances of survival for the entire forest.“We didnt take any notice of it .” Simard says sadly. “Dying trees move nutrition into the young trees before dying, but we never give them chance.” If we could put across the message to the forestry industry, we could make a
14、huge difference towards our environmental protection efforts for the future.12.The underlined sentence “the opposite is true” in Paragragh2 probably means that trees_. A. compete for survival B. depend on each otherC. provide support for dying trees D. protect their own wealth13. “Mother trees” are
15、extremely important because they_.A. look the largest in size in the forest B. know more about the complex “tree societies”C. pass on nutrition to young trees D. seem more likely to be cut down by humans14. The underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refers to .A. how “tree societies” work B. how
16、 trees grow oldC. how forestry industry develops D. how young trees survive15. What would be the best title for the passage?A. Old Trees Communicate Like Humans B. Young Trees Are In Need Of ProtectionC. Trees Contribute To Our Society D. Trees Are More Awesome Than You Think第二节 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入
17、空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选5项。 （共 5 小题 每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）Business is the organized approach to providing customers with the goods and services they want. The word business also refers to an organization that provides these goods and services. Most businesses seek to make a profit（利润） that is, they aim to achi
18、eve income that is more than the costs of operating the business. 16 Commonly called nonprofits, these organizations are primarily nongovernmental service providers. 17 Business management is a term used to describe the techniques of planning, direction, and control of the operations of a business.
19、18 One is the establishment（制定）of broad basic policies with respect to production; sales; the purchase of equipment, materials and supplies, and accounting. 19 The third relates to the establishment of standards of work in all departments. Direction is concerned primarily with supervision（监管）and gui
20、dance by the management in authority. 20 A.Control includes the use of records and reports to compare actual work with the set standards for work.B.In this connection there is the difference between top management and operative management.C. Examples of nonprofit business include such organizations
21、as social service agencies and may hospitals.D.However, some businesses only seek to earn enough to cover their operating costs.E.The second aspect relates to the application of these policies by departments.F.In the theory of business management, organization has two main aspects.G.Planning in busi
22、ness management has three main aspects.第二部分：英语知识运用(共一节，满分 30 分)完形填空 (共 20 小题，每小题 1.5 分, 满分 30 分) “Daily Star, sir” called Jason, carrying some newspapers under his arm. The little boy had been running up and down the street, but there were still twenty 21 left. His voice was almost gone and his hear
23、t was 22 . The shops would soon close, and all the people would go home. He would have to go home too, carrying the papers 23 money. He had hoped to sell more papers tonight to make more money to buy a 24 for his mother and some seeds for his bird. That was why he had bought the papers with all his
24、money. He 25 as he thought of his failure to sell all his papers“You dont know the 26 of selling papers. You must shout, “Hot news! Bomb bursting!” another newsboy Chad told Jason. “ 27 its not in the paper at all,” replied Jason. “Just run away quickly 28 they have time to see, and youll 29 out and
25、 get your money,”Chad saidIt was a new 30 to Jason. He thought of his bird with no 31 and the cake he wanted to buy for his mother, but was 32 that he would not tell a lie. Though he was 33 a poor newsboy, he had been 34 some good things.The next afternoon Jason went to the office for his papers 35
26、.Several boys were crowding around Chad, who declared with a 36 smile that he sold six dozen the day before. He added that Jason 37 money because he would not tell a lie. The boy 38 6at Jason. “You wouldnt tell a lie yesterday, my boy?” A gentleman at the office came up and patted Jasons shoulder 39
27、 .”Youre just the boy I am looking for.” A week later Jason started his new 40 . He lost sale of twenty papers because he would not tell a lie, but got a well-paid job because he told the truth.21.A.shops B. papers C.people D.coins22.A.open B. weak C.pure D.heavy 23.A. in return for B. instead of C.
28、regardless of D.in exchange for24.A.cup B. card C.cake D.comb 25.A.broke down B.gave in C.got away D.showed up26.A.difficulty B.process C.secret D.goal27.A.And B.So C.For D.But 28.A.unless B.since C.though D.before 29.A.call B.sell C.drop D.reach30.A.idea B.task C.policy D.edition 31.A.bread B.seeds
29、 C.insects D.water32.A.determined B.amazed C.excited D.concerned33.A.still B. just C. already D.also34.A. awarded B.handed C.taught D.allowed35.A.at once B.by chance C.as usual D.on purpose36.A. warm B.proud C.gentle D.polite37.A.borrowed B.made C.lost D.saved38.A. shouted B.laughed C.nodded D.start
30、ed39.A.fondly B.grateful C.bravely D.modestly40.A.duty B.business C.method D.job 第卷（非选择题）第三部分 短文填空（共两节，满分 20）第一节 课文填空（每空至多三个词） （共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）California is the third largest state in the USA but has the largest population. It also has the 41 of being the most multicultural state in the USA
31、, 42 people from all over the world. The customs and languages of the immigrants live on in their new home. This diversity of culture is not 43 when you know the history of California.People from different parts of the world, attracted by the climate and the lifestyle, still immigrate to California.
32、 It is believed that before long the mix of nationalities will be 44 great that there will be no distinct major 45 or cultural groups, but simply a mixture of many races and cultures. Although at present human egg cells and embryos 46 for cloning research are difficult to obtain, newspapers wrote of
33、 evil leaders 47 to clone themselves to attain their ambitions. Religious leaders also raised moral questions. Governments 7became nervous and more conservative. Some began to reform their legal systems and 48 research into human cloning, but other countries like China and the UK, continued to accum
34、ulate evidence of the 49 medical aid that cloning could provide. However, scientists still wonder whether cloning will help or harm us and 50 it is leading us.第二节 语法填空（每空至多三个词） （共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）Mr. Johnson lived in the woods with his wife and children. He owned 51 farm, which looked almost a
35、bandoned. 52 (lucky), he also had a cow which produced milk every day. He sold or exchanged some of the milk in the towns nearly 53 other food and made cheese and butter for the family with what 54 (leave). The cow was their only means of support, in fact. One day, the cow was eating grass 55 it beg
36、an to rain heavily. While making great efforts to run away, she 56 (fall) over the hill and died. Then the Johnson tried to make a living 57 the cow. In order to support his family, Mr. Johnson began to plant herbs and vegetables. Since the plants took a while to grow, he started cutting down trees
37、58 (sell) the wood. Thinking about his childrens clothes, he started growing cotton too. When harvest came around, he was already selling herbs, vegetables and cotton in the market 59 people from the town met regularly. Now it occurred to 60 that his farm had much potential and that the death of the
38、 cow was a bit of luck.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 30 分）第一节 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短文。短文中共有 10 处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(), 并在此符号下面写出该加的词。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。My dream school starts
39、at 8:30 a.m and ends at 3:30 p.m. They are three lessons in the morning and two in the afternoon. We didnt need to do so many homework. Therefore , we have more time with after-school activities. For example, we can do reading for one and a half hour and play sports for one hour every day.My dream s
40、chool look like a big garden. There are all kinds of the flowers and trees around the classroom buildings. We can lie on the grass for a rest, or sat by the lake listening music. The teachers here are kind and helpfully. They are not only our teachers but also our friends.第二节 书面表达（满分 20 分）假设你是晨光中学高二
41、(1)班的班长李华， 得知美国学生 Chris 作为交换生， 下学期将到你班学习。请你根据以下提示， 给他写封邮件：1. 表示欢迎； 2. 介绍与本地生活相关的信息（如气候、 饮食等） ；3.介绍本班情况； 84. 希望 Chris 做哪些事情， 以增进中美学生之间的了解和友谊注意：1. 请勿提及与考生相关的真实信息。 2. 可适当加入细节， 使内容充实，行文连贯。3.词数不少于 100； 开头已给出， 不计入总词数。参考词汇： 交换生 exchange studentDear Chris, Im Li Hua , monitor of Class One, Grade Eleven._You
42、rs,Li Hua英语参考答案一阅读理解 A 篇 1-3 BCDB 篇 4-7 CBACC 篇 8-11 DACCD 篇 12-15 BCAD七选五 16-20 DCGEA二完形填空21-25 BDBCA 26-30 CDDBA 31-35 BABCC 36-40 BCBAD三课文填空41.distinction 42.having attracted 43.surprising 44.so 45.racial 46.needed 47.hoping 48.forbade 49.abundant 50.where 四语法填空51. a 52. Lukily 53. for 54. was le
43、ft 55. when56. fell 57. without 58. to sell 59. where 60. him五短文改错【小题 1】They-There 【小题 2】didnt-dont 【小题 3】many-much 【小题 4】with-for 【小题 5】 hour-hours【小题 6】look-looks 【小题 7】the flowers 去掉 the【小题 8】sat-sit 【小题 9】to music 【小题 10】hopefully-hopeful六书面表达：20 分【参考范文】Dear Chris，Im Li Hua, monitor of Class One
44、, Grade Eleven. Welcome to our class in China. Im glad you can join our class, which is a wonderful group. Every student not only enjoys studying, but is ready to help each other. So if you join us, Im sure you can get along well with them and quickly make friends with them, too. The climate here is
45、 changeable. Now, it is very cool in autumn and cold in winter, 9so dont forget to bring different kinds of clothes with you. In your spare time, you can visit some famous places of interest in our city, as well as tasting all kinds of delicious traditional Chinese local foods. We Chinese use chopst
46、icks to have Chinese food instead of forks and knives. And I can be your tour guide if you like.As an American, there is no doubt that you are familiar with your country. So if it is convenient to you, please bring a map of America and some photos of your families，friends, and some famous buildings with you, and give us some speeches to introduce your school life and different culture of America. And well exchange our different lives and cultures together then.looking forward to your coming!Yours, Li Hua
