1、1江西省修水县第一中学 2013-2014 学年高二英语下学期第二次段考试题新人教版第一节: 共 5 小题：每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）听下面 5 段对话，选出最佳选项。1. What is the woman going to do this evening?A. Go to the concert. B. Go to the airport. C. Pick up her father2. What probably caused the womans stomachache?A. The seafood. B. The medicine. C. The cold.3.What
2、are the two speakers most probably going to buy?A. Apples. B. Oranges. C. Strawberries.4. How long has the woman been exercising?A. Three weeks. B. Three months C. Six months.5. What does the man plan to do first during the summer vacation?A. Tour a city. B. See his brother. C. Go back home.第二节（共 15
3、 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分）听下面 5 段对话，选出最佳选项。听第 6 段材料,回答第 6、7 题.6. How will the woman get to Emberton?A. In the mans car. B. On foot. C. By bus.7. Whats the most probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Classmates. B. Neighbors. C. Strangers听第 7 段材料,回答第 8、9 题.8. Where does the conversation most
4、 probably take place?A. At a hotel. B. In an office. C. At a tourist site.9. What will the man probably do in a few days?A. Fly to the south of Spain. B. Drive back to visit friends C. Come back and stay here again.听第 8 段材料,回答第 10 至 12 题.10. Where is Spring Garden located?A. In the city center. B. I
5、n the countryside. C. In a newly-developed area.11. Where does the man work now?A. At a travel agency. B. In a tax office. C. In an advertising firm.12. How long does it take the man to go to work?A. About 45 minutes. B. About 30 minutes. C. About 15 minutes.听第 9 段材料,回答第 13 到 16 题.213. Who is Maria?
6、A. The mans friend. B. The mans colleague. C. The mans wife.14. What is Maria doing now?A. Attending a conference. B. Doing some shopping. C. Attending a party.15. When will the man go to the womans house?A. On Sunday. B. On Saturday. C. On Friday.16. Where is the man now?A. In England. B. In Italy.
7、 C. In India.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题17. How much were the three winners awarded?A. $1.5million. B. $2.5 million. C. $3.5 million18. When did Sirleaf win the presidential election?A. In 2003. B. In 2004. C. In 200519. Who works in Ghana?A. Sirleaf. B. Gbowee. C. Karman.20. What do we know from the ta
8、lk?A. Sirleaf encourages women to take part in elections.B. Karman is a journalist and human rights activist.C. Gbowee organized activities against the Yemeni President.第二部分 英语知识应用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节 单项填空（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）从 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，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21.In _preparation for the launc
9、hing of Shenzhou ,scientists need _ knowledge of weather changes.A. the；the B. a； C.；a D. the; a22. You will have to _ a whole new way of life, which can _all your concentration in the beginning.A. get used to, take up B. used to, take up C. be used to, take in D. be used to, take up23. Peru is a co
10、untry _ the Pacific coast of South America. And the Andes Mountains run parallel _ the Pacific coast.A. in, by B. on, by C. on, to D. off, with24. Every time I come to a new country ,I can adapt to it quickly. In a word , I can _ it quite well.A. fit in B. fit in with C. settle in D. settle down25.
11、Since I came here, I _ my study that I havent had time for social activities.A. was occupied with B. am occupied with 3C. have such occupied with D. have been so occupied with 26. A good teacher must _ to his students how important a proper learning method is.A. get through B. get across C. get away
12、 D. get over27. The news has _ all over the country _ the spaceship succeeded in returning to the earth.A. inspired; which B. inspiring ;that C. inspired ; that D. spread; which28. Pop music is loved by lots of people, but it is not in everyones _ A. smell B. favour C. sound D. taste29. The sense of
13、 _ is the most basic factor in achieving personal pleasure. A man can only sense the delight of life when he feels safe and safeguarded.A. security B. direction C. achievement D. responsibility 30. Seeing your picture, I couldnt resist _ the days _ we spent together.A. to think of; when B. to think
14、of; which C. thinking of; when D. thinking of; which 31. The train came to an _ stop, making many passengers fall off their seats.A. abruptly B. suddenly C. surprised D. abrupt32. Jone may phone tonight. I dont want to go out _ he phones.A. as long as B. in order that C. in case D. so that第二节： 完形填空（
15、共 20 小题：每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下列短文，掌握其大意，然后从 36-55 各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Dad was not only my best friend, but my compass. While he was alive, he 36 me with his actions and advice. He taught me one important 37 “Believe in yourself.”If there was one phrase my dad 38 liked to hear, it
16、 was “I cant.” He never got to finish high school and 39 two jobs to support his family, 40 he never complained. Through education and years of hard work, my dad became an excellent journalist.When I was in high school, I had a 41 time with math. He tried to help me, but I 42 struggled. So my math t
17、eacher suggested I meet with him at 7:00 each morning before school for 43 help. I told my dad, “Thats 44 ! I cant do that!” He replied, “Youre doing it. Ill sent you to school.” Every morning at 6:45 a.m., wed leave the 45 . Despite working 12 hours every day, Dad never once 46 driving me to school
18、. 4After months of 47 , I was facing the final exam. I was so 48 . On the day of the final, my dad hugged me and said, “Luke, 49 yourself. You can do it.” His words made me realize I needed to trust in my 50 and in the hours of work Id 51 . When I got my 52 proudly, the first person I called was Dad
19、. He screamed, “Yes! You deserved it!”Even now, whenever I 53 that a task is too much for me, I think back to that exam. No matter how 54 something is, if youre willing to work, you can succeed. Im forever 55 to Dad for that lesson.36. A. understood B. forgave C. guided D. impressed37. A. history B.
20、 lesson C. skill D. language38. A. always B. almost C. ever D. never39. A. took B. lost C. left D. finished40. A. so B. or C. but D. and41. A. good B. free C. terrible D. short42. A. still B. nearly C. hardly D. probably43. A. real B. practical C. immediate D. extra44. A. wonderful B. crazy C. expen
21、sive D. necessary45. A. house B. school C. office D. farm46. A. suggested B. risked C. enjoyed D. missed47. A. meeting B. testing C. learning D. interviewing48. A. excited B. nervous C. happy D. shocked49. A. stand for B. hold back C. believe in D. look after50. A. teacher B. luck C. time D. ability
22、51. A. wasted B. ignored C. picked up D. put in52. A. answer B. grade C. pay D. gift53. A. hope B. forget C. worry D. promise54. A. different B. important C. hard D. interesting55. A. grateful B. sorry C. polite D. useful第三部分 阅读理解（共 20 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 40 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
23、项涂黑。ACar washes are a common sight throughout Nigeria, but Madinat Aliyus roadside business is very special: She is the only woman car-washer in the north of the country, where the sharis(伊斯兰教教法) law often limits the types of jobs women do.“This job has caused me a lot of problems,” said the 27-year
24、-old, checking cars waiting to be cleaned in Gusau, the capital of Zamfara state, where traffic is sometimes stopped by cattle.5Aliyu took up her work two years ago, hoping to use the 7,000 naira($28) she earned every month to put her younger sisters and brothers through school following the death o
25、f their mother, the only one who made money to support the family. But her family begged her to stop doing this job, and she has received “judgment and warnings” from strangers too.“My grandmother cried for many days. Some people thought it was a joke to bring more customers. Others said if she is d
26、oing it for money, lets just give her money to stop bringing us shame,” she said as she got water from a well by the roadside. “But I hate laziness or depending on somebody else.”Working in an occupation considered the exclusive preserve of men is particularly difficult in remote and highly conserva
27、tive Aamfare, which has been active in implementing a strict interpretation of sharia.However, Aliyu has admirers. “Some customers only allow her to wash their cars,” said her colleague Shamsudeen Mohammed.”I was trained to wash cars by men, and I can honestly tell you women are better to work under
28、,” he added.Recently another woman came to Aliyu to ask for advice on starting her own car wash. “Unfortunately her family discouraged her. I told her, if you listen to them, you will find yourself begging or marrying a man who is older than your grandfather,” she said.Though she is considered a par
29、iah(贱民) by many, Aliyu has no plans to stop her work. “I see men doing something and I think I can do it too.”56. Madinat Aliyu washes cars mainly to _.A. make a living B. learn about cars.C. meet her future husband D. know the life of the poor57. When Aliyu said the words in the text, she _.A. was
30、driving to work B. was washing somebodys carC. was having a rest by the roadside D. was giving another woman advice58. From the seventh paragraph, we know Shamsudeen Mohammed _.A. thought Aliyu did a good job B. trained Aliyu to wash carsC. had more customers than Aliyu D. liked to work with men59.
31、As a woman car-washer, Aliyu _.A. gets her familys support B. dreams of going to schoolC. is thought highly of by strangers D. sets an example for the women in Nigeria60. Which of the following can best describe Aliyu?A. Shy but smart B. Independent and confident.C. Honest but lazy. D. Humorous and
32、imaginative.B6Two years ago, Joe Wasilewski received an urgent e-mail from a park in Florida. A crocodile was on the loose. Wasilewski is a wildlife biologist. He headed over to search for the crocodile.When Wasilewski arrived, he found the 1.2 meter-long crocodile lying in the sun. He caught the cr
33、ocodile before it could make a getaway. When he got a close look at the animal, he was surprised. It was a Nile crocodile a dangerous species never seen before in the wild in Florida!Nile crocodiles come from Africa. “Theyre the ones you see on nature shows taking down Zebras and wildebeests,” says
34、Wasilewski They are more aggressive(好攻击的) than American crocodiles that call Florida home.American crocodiles hardly attack people. But Nile crocs cause more human deaths than any other crocodile species. Wasilewski once worked in the African country of Mozambique. He says Nile crocodiles killed 65
35、people there one year.Adult Nile crocodiles can grow to more than 5 meters. Thats about as long as an average-size car. Luckily, the croc that Wasilewski caught was small and not yet adult. Unfortunately, though, it wasnt the only Nile crocodile on the loose.Last year, another Nile crocodile was dis
36、covered in Florida. “Soon everyone was on the hunt for it,” says Wasilewski. But the croc disappeared. If its still alive, Wasilewski thinks someone will probably find it before it becomes big enough to attack anyone.No one is sure how Nile crocodiles ended up appearing in Florida. One theory is tha
37、t the crocs escaped from an animal farm where they were being raised in fences. The baby crocs would have been small enough to get out of the fences.In recent years, Florida has got a lot of strange species. These non- native plants and animals can take over an area and attack local wildlife. Could
38、Nile crocs become the next big invader? Scientists hope not. Right now, only a few seem to be running wild. Officials are working to catch them and make sure no more escape.61.The underlined part “was on the loose” in Paragraph 1 can be replaced by “_”.A. was attacked B. got injured C. grew D. escap
39、ed62. According to the text, Nile crocodiles _.A. are afraid of zebras B. seldom attack humans C. are not a common sight in Florida D. look smaller than American crocodiles7CSam Martin, 24, from BelfastI do all my shopping on Christmas Eve because I prefer to get it done quickly. I certainly dont en
40、joy shopping. It doesnt matter when I shop- I probably wont buy gifts that people will want anyway. I just look at whats for sale and choose from whatever is there. I am never disappointed because I never have any idea what to buy anyone before I get to the shop, and I dont care about getting it at
41、the best price.Lucy Collins, 34, from LiverpoolIve always finished all my shopping by the middle of August. I buy when things are cheap and when I can afford to. I also enjoy trying to buy as many gifts as possible at less than the full price. This year, Ive spent 230 and saved 695 on the prices.I t
42、hink Christmas is a magical time so I like looking for gifts throughout the year. I also like knowing Ive bought presents that people will enjoy, rather than picking throughout whatever is left in the shops on Christmas Eve.Frankie Bricham, 31, from Hertfordshire Ive always finished shopping by the
43、end of September. I like the satisfaction of giving people presents they want- I dont like “ Oh, thatll do”. I prefer to buy online so I can compare prices to make sure Im getting the best possible deal. Its cheaper than travelling into London to go shopping and I can easily return anything I dont l
44、ike when it arrives.Andi Euridge, 40, from LondonI start my shopping in January and have always finished it by November. I dont like online shopping because then you have the craziness of parcels not arriving in time.I live on a tight budget and I cannot afford to buy all my gifts with one months pa
45、y. So I prefer picking up a present here and there throughout the year.66. We can learn from the text that Sam Martin_.A. is an organized shopperB. hates shopping in a hurryC. always buys presents at a discountD. enjoys doing some last-minute shopping867. What do Lucy Collins and Frankie Bircham hav
46、e in common?A. They do shopping when the shops are quiet.B. They care about the receivers feelings.C. They choose presents everywhere. D. They like online shopping.DWhat do you say when you run into your friend at the mall? Most likely, you say “hello.” But have you ever stopped to think about why?“
47、Hello” is a relatively new greeting. It first appeared sometime in the mid-1800s, but many people would not have dreamed of using it. “Hello” was considered a very impolite way to greet someone. Instead, people used formal expressions like “How do you do?”Back then, there were several words that sou
48、nded like “hello,” but they were used to get someones attention or to express surprise. For example, if you caught your little brother stealing your snack, you might have said, “Halloa there! Stop eating my cheese!” If you found a fly in your soup, you might have shouted, “Hullo! How did that get in there?”Everything started to change in 1876, when Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone. The first telephones didnt have numbers you could d
