1、- 1 -鹤岗一中 2014-2015 学年度下学期期中考试高二英语试卷 本试卷分第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题）两部分。满分：120 分卷(两部分，共 70 分)第一部分：阅读理解 (共 20 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 40 分)第一节 （共 15 小题，每小题 2 分，共 30 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳答案，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AAmericans wont live without cars! Each year there is an increasing number of cars on roads and streets, a
2、s millions of new cars are produced. One out of every six Americans work at putting together the parts of cars, driving trucks, building roads or filling cars with gas.Most Americans find it hard to think what life would be without a car. However, some have realized the serious problem of air pollut
3、ion by cars. The polluted air is poisonous and dangerous to health.One way to get rid of the polluted air is to design a new car that does not pollute. Thats what several large car factories are trying to do. But to build the new car is easier said than done. Progress in this field has been slow.Ano
4、ther way is to take place of the car engine by something else. Engineers are now working on some new cars. Many makers believe that it will take years to develop a practical model that pleases man.To prevent the world from being polluted by cars, well have to make some changes in the way many of us
5、live. Americans, for example, have to cut down the number of their cars they are encouraged to travel and go to work by bike. Riding a bike is thought to help keep the air clean.But this change does not come easily, a large number of workers may find themselves with no jobs if a car factory closes d
6、own. And the problem of air pollution would become less important than that of unemployment.1 If the number of cars is cut down, the most serious problem in American workers is_.Ato keep the air clean Bto have no work to do C to get a better life Dto go to work by bike2 Large car factories are tryin
7、g to build a clean car, .Awhich is clean itself Bwhich does not pollute the air Cwhich is used to clean streets Dwhich is easier to make 3 What is the conclusion of the writer?ABicycling is the only way out.BThe number of cars must be cut down.CCars bring us nothing but serious problems.DCars bring
8、us not only a better life but serious problems.BMany people in the United States like eggs for breakfast. There are many different ways to cook eggs. One of the most common kinds of eggs for breakfast is scrambled eggs. In addition, this is one - 2 -of the easiest dishes to cook. Read this recipe(秘法
9、)for scrambled eggs and you will see how easy it is. Scrambled EggsUtensils Ingredientsa frying pana spatula(刮勺)1 tea spoona fork or spoona small bowleggs2 tablespoons of milk or buttersaltpepper(胡椒)Steps: 1) Melt the butter in a frying pan over medium(适中的)heat. 2) In a small bowl, mix the eggs and
10、the milk. Use the fork (or the spoon) to mix these well. 3) Pour this mixture into the pan. 4) Stir the eggs from time to time with the spatula. Continue until the eggs are no longer liquid.5) Add salt and pepper, Add a little or a lot, as you like. 4. For this recipe, you do not need _. A. a knife
11、B. a spatula C. a bowl D. a fork5. Which of these steps comes first?A. Stir the eggs with the spatula. B. Eat the eggs for breakfast. C. Add salt and pepper. D. Mix the eggs and the milk. 6. Which of these words means “to change from solid to liquid”?A. pour B. melt C. stir D. scramble7. Read the re
12、cipe again, in which of the five steps do you scramble the eggs?A. Step 2 B. Step 3 C. Step 4 D. Step 5CYour House Will Take Care of You In Old AgeHave you ever thought what your life would be like in old age?Everyone talks about the “aging” society with large numbers of elderly people needing home
13、care. Now German researchers have set up a “smart” house, programmed to help the elderly live at home with dignity. Scientists at Germanys Fraunhofer Institute say the house combines existing technology with future-oriented technology.For example, the “smart” bathroom has a touch screen mirror that
14、can remind people to take their medicine, wash their hands or brush their teeth. The hardware behind Fraunhofers electronic bathroom is not new, and the software runs on a regular personal computer.When the medicine cabinet is opened, a display in the middle of the mirror tells the person how many p
15、ills to take. The mirror is linked to a care provider, who can remotely check whether a patient at home is actually taking medicine and brushing his or her teeth. As many elderly people have arthritic(关节炎的) conditions that make it difficult to operate water taps, the mirror also has displays that tu
16、rn the water tap on or off or control the water temperature.The bathroom is only the start. Kitchens, bedrooms and all other parts of the “intelligent” home will become “user-friendly” to meet all kinds of individual needs. Sensors in doors, toilets, taps, light switches and carpets detect every act
17、ivity and record them electronically. Doctors or care staff - 3 -can see from the computer records what personal hygiene tasks have been completed, how often the elderly person visits the bathroom or uses the toilet. In case of an emergency, the computer automatically alerts the chosen contact perso
18、n or calls the care center.8. The smart” bathroom has a touch screen mirror _.A. that can remind people to do many things B. which is linked to a nursing houseC. behind which is a medicine cabinet D. that can help the elderly brush their teeth9. The underlined word “them” in the last paragraph refer
19、s to _.A. sensors B. doors, toilets, taps, light switches and carpetsC. individual needs D. every activity10. How is the passage mainly developed?A. By inferring. B. By comparing.C. By listing examples. D. By introducing a practical method.11. The author of the text mainly _.A. calls on people to ca
20、re for the old B. introduces a new house C. promotes a new house D. encourages the old to live with dignityDSan Francisco(Peoples Daily Online)- Apple Inc. Tuesday introduced its mobile payment service Apple Pay alongside the companys iPhone 6 Plus and Apple Watch at the Flint Center in Cupertino, C
21、alifornia.What apple does is to replace consumers wallet with its cell phone. Apple said it hopes to speed up the checkout process, make credit-card payments more secure and ultimately, to replace physical wallets.With the near-field communication technology, Apples gadgets like iPhone and Apple wat
22、ch can transmit a radio signal between the device and a receiver when the two are in an inch apart. “To pay, just hold your iPhone near the contactless reader with your finger on Touch ID. You dont even have to look at the screen to know your payment information was successfully sent,“ Apple says on
23、 its official website.Apple said that each transaction (交易)would be authorized(授权) with a one-time, unique number, creating a security code that it said is more secure than the one on the back of your credit card because cashiers wont see your name, card number or security code. The service will wor
24、k with the three major payment networks American Express, MasterCard and Visa and Apple said that there are 220,000 merchant locations that accept these contactless payments.When some applaud this disrupted service that will compete with Paypal and endanger other online payment companies, some other
25、s concern about its safety, especially when another retailer Home Depot confirmed a data opening yesterday and iCloud was reported exposing nude (裸体)pictures of celebrities (名人) a week ago.Leo Zheng, a technology reporter in Silicon Valley said: “When Apple attracts consumers to put all their cards
26、into one iPhone and promised the security, Jennifer Lawrence should say something.“12. Which can be the best title for the passage? AApple announces mobile payment service to replace consumers wallet.BConsumers can pay in cash through mobile phones.C Apple Inc. will introduce new models to the marke
27、t.- 4 -DMobile payment will be popular soon.13. After reading the third paragraph, we know . AApples new products are popular BApple can be used as an IDC Apples gadgets can receive message easily Dhow Apples gadgets work14. The attitude of the writer towards the mobile payment is . Aindifferent (冷漠
28、的) Bobjective Cskeptical Dpositive15. What could have happened to Jennifer Lawrence? AShe made great contributions to Apple. BShe put all her cards into her iPhone.C Her nude pictures were spread online. DHer iPhone often broke down.第二节(共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分)根据短文内容， 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选
29、项。Many people think of guys as being carefree when it comes to their appearance. But in fact, a lot of guys spend plenty of time in front of the mirror. 16 .Body image is a persons opinions and feelings about his or her own body and physical appearance. 17 . You appreciate your body for its capabili
30、ties and accept its imperfections.So, what can you do to develop a positive body image? Here are some ideas:Recognize your strengths. Different body types are good for different things. What does your body do well? Maybe your speed, strength, or coordination makes you better than others at a certain
31、 sport. That may be basketball, table tennis, mountain biking, dancing, or even running. Or perhaps you have non-sports skills, like drawing, painting, singing, playing a musical instrument, writing, or acting. 18 .Exercise regularly. Exercise can help you look good and feel good about yourself. Goo
32、d physiques (体形 ) dont just happen. 19 . A healthy habit can be as simple as exercising 20 minutes to one hour three days a week. Working out can also lift your spirits. Respect your body! Practicing good habits - regular showering; taking care of your teeth, hair, and skin; wearing clean clothes, a
33、nd so on - can help you build a positive body image. 20 . Your body is just one part of who you are. Your talent for comedy, a quick wit (智慧), and all the other things make you unique. So try not to let small imperfections take over.A. Use this as an opportunity to discover what youre good at. B. Be
34、 yourself. C. They care just as much as girls do about their body image. D. Just explore talents that you feel good about.E. They take hard work, regular workouts, and a healthy diet.F. The good news is that self-image and body image can be changed. G. Having a positive body image means feeling sati
35、sfied with the way you look. 第二部分 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项。Several days ago, I met a stranger in the street who stopped and asked me directionsI 21 to show him the way to the destination, but to my 22, he coldly refused my offer. I asked him why. Fina
36、lly he told me he was 23 I would ask him for money if I 24 him in this way.Money! I 25 deep into thought. Is it money that comes between us? Money has no 26, it cannot be 27 with good or bad. - 5 -The problem 28 what attitude we have towards it.At present, we have a more 29 material life than ever b
37、efore, but were becoming more and more 30 . Why? In my opinion, the 31 is the change in peoples personal 32 .They wrongly believe that 33 money should be their only aim in life, so they 34 all sorts of ways they can to 35 this aim.They are afraid of being 36 and fooled. If everyone thinks like this,
38、 what will our 37 be like? Needless to say，money is becoming more and more important in our society, 38 it shouldnt be the “be-all and end-all” of life. If a person only concentrates on 39 , he will be lonely and void(空虚), and even go astray(犯错误).It is up to us to make our lives happy, not money. We
39、 should try our best to help others 40 and freely. If everyone does so, our society will be better and better.21 Aadvised Boffered Casked Dwished22 Ajoy Bfear Cexcitement Dsurprise23 Aanxious Bafraid Csorry Dglad24 Astopped B told Casked Dhelped25 Akept Bfelt Cfell Dcaught26 Aproblem Bprice Clife Du
40、se27 Ajoined Bjudged Cconnected Dseemed28 Atakes in Bdepends on C1eads to Dsmooths away29 Apowerful Bbeautiful Cplentiful Dhealthy30 Acold-hearted Bwarm-hearted Cgood-looking Dhumorous31 Akey Bmoney Cman Dcreature32 Aworth B habits Cfame Dvalues33 Ataking Bhabits Cmaking Dspending34 Athink up Bpick
41、up Cgo up Dcome up35 Arealize Brecognize Ctake Dshoot36 Afound Bdiscovered Ccheated Dfollowed37 A1ife Bsociety Cbelief Dmoney38 Aor Bbut Cif Dsince39 A1ife Bnature Csociety Dmoney40 Aseparately Bobviously Cmainly Dwhole-heartedly卷(两部分，共 50 分) 第一部分：语法填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多
42、于 3 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Have you ever asked yourself why children go to school? You will 41 (probable) say that they go to school to learn languages, arithmetic, history, science and some other knowledge. That is quite true, but 42 do they learn these things?We send our children to school 43 (prepare) t
43、hem for the time when they will be big and will have to work for themselves. Nearly everything they study at school has some practical use in their life. But is that 44 only reason why they go to school?There is more in education than just 45 (learn) facts. We go to school to learn how to learn, so
44、that when we have left school we can continue to learn. A man 46 really knows how to learn will always be successful, because when he has to do something new, he will not only be able to do it well himself, he will but also be able to teach 47 how to do it in the best way. The 48 - 6 -(educate) pers
45、on, on the other hand, is either unable to do something new, or just 49 it badly. The purpose of schools, therefore, is 50 (teach) languages, arithmetic, history science, etc., but to teach pupils the way to learn. 41._ 42. _ 43. _ 44. _ 45._46._ 47. _ 48. _ 49. _ 50. _第二部分：写作(共两节， 满分 35 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作文。文中共有 10处语言错误，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() ，并在其下面写出该加的词。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. 每处错误仅限 1 词；2. 只允许修改 1
