2015届新疆昌吉州一中高二下期中英语试卷（解析版）

一、阅读理解

1. 难度：中等

A farmer grew some vegetables in his garden. One day his wife was ill and he had no money. He had to sell some cabbages and carrots in the market. The next morning he took two baskets of vegetables to town. But it was raining hard that afternoon and there were few people in the street. When his vegetables were sold out, it was dark. He bought some medicine and hurried to his village.

On his way home he saw a person lying on the snow. He placed his baskets on the ground and was going to help the person to get up. At that time he found it was a dead man and there was much blood on his body. He was so afraid that he ran away quickly, without taking the baskets with him.

The next afternoon the farmer was sent to the police station. Having shown the baskets, an officer asked: “Are these yours?” “Yes, sir.” the farmer answered timidly(胆怯地)。”Have you killed the man?” “No, no, sir.” the farmer said in a hurry.” When did you see the dead man?” ”About seven last evening.” “Did you see who killed the man?” “No, Sir.” The officer brought out a knife and asked, “Have you seen it yet?” ”No, Sir.’ The officer became angry and told the policemen to beat him up and send him into prison.

That evening the officer went on trying .Pointing to the knife, he asked again,” Have you seen it yet?” ”Yes, Sir.” The officer was happy and asked,” When and where?” “I saw it here this afternoon, sir.”

1.The farmer decided to sell the vegetables to           .

A. buy some food for his family

B. buy some medicine for his wife

C. go to see a doctor

D. go to the cinema

2.The farmer didn’t sell out his vegetables until the evening because           .

A. they were too bad

B. they were very expensive

C. it rained hard that morning

D. few people liked to go out on such a bad day

3.The farmer ran away quickly because        .

A. the policemen were coming towards him.

B. his wife was waiting for him at home

C. he was afraid to see a dead man.

D. it was so late that he couldn’t stay there any longer.

2. 难度：中等

A man once said how useless it was to put advertisements in the newspaper."Last week," he said,"my umbrella was stolen from a London church. As it was a present, I spent twice its worth in advertising, but didn't get it back."

"How did you write your advertisement?" asked one of the listeners, a merchant.
     "Here it is," said the man, taking out of his pocket a slip cut from a newspaper. The other man took it and read,"Lost from the City Church last Sunday evening, a black silk umbrella.. The gentleman who finds it will receive ten shillings on leaving it at No. 10 Broad Street."
     "Now," said the merchant,"I often advertise, and find that it pays me well. But the way in which an advertisement is expressed of extreme importance. Let us try for your umbrella again, and if it fails, I'll buy you a new one."
     The merchant then took a slip of paper out of his pocket and wrote: "If the man who was seen to take an umbrella from the City Church last Sunday evening doesn't wish to get into trouble, he will return the umbrella to No.10 Broad Street. He is well known."
     This appeared in the newspaper, and on the following morning, the man was astonished when he opened the front door. In the doorway lay at least twelve umbrellas of all sizes and colors, and his own was among them. Many of them had notes fastened to them saying that they had been taken by mistake, and begging the loser not to say anything about the matter.

1.The result of the first advertisement was that _____.

A. The man got his umbrella back

B. The man wasted some money advertising

C. Nobody found the missing umbrella.

D. The umbrella was found somewhere near the church.

2.The merchant suggested that the man should ________.

A. buy a new umbrella

B. go on looking for his umbrella
C. write another and better advertisement
D. report the police

3."If it fails, I'll buy you a new one," suggested that the merchant ________.

A. was quite sure of success
B. wanted to buy him a new umbrella
C. didn't know what to do
D. was rich enough to buy one

4.The story is mainly about _________.

A. a useless advertisement
B. how to make an effective advertisement
C. how the man lost and found his umbrella
D. what the merchant did for the umbrella owner

3. 难度：中等

It’s 8;30, time for John to start work. So he turns on his radio. Then he eats breakfast. As he eats , he reads his e-mail and reviews his to do list. Then he sits on the sofa and thinks about an article he needs to write --- wait a minute! Radio ? Breakfast ? Sofa ?What kind of workplace is this ? Well,actually it is John’s house, and he is a telecommuter—he works at home,communicating with the workplace through the internet.

Like John,millions of people ---and their employers--- are finding that telecommuting is a great way to work . Telecommuters can follow their own schedules. They work in the comfort of their homes, where they can also look after young children or elderly parents,they save time and money by not traveling to work. Their employers save,too,because they need less office space and furniture. Studies show that telecommuters change jobs less often.This saves employers even more money.Telecommuting helps society,too,by reducing pollution and traffic problems.

Jobs that are suited to telecommuting include writing,design work, computer programming and accounting(会计). If a job involves working with information, a telecommuter can probably do it.

1.From the passage we know that John does his job ______.

A. By telephone      B. Through the Internet

C. In his office     D. Away from home

2.One of the advantages of telecommuting is that you can ____.

A.work for several employers        

B. Enjoy a lot of traveling

C. Get along well with other workers 

D. Work on your own schedule

3.Telecommuters change jobs less often,so ______.

A.their employers can save money   

B. their employers will give them a higher pay

C. they can get more work experience

D. they will have a longer paid holiday.

4.The underlined phrase “suited to”in the third paragraph probably means “______”.

A. acceptable        B. bad for   

C. difficult for     D. fit for

4. 难度：中等

Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival

Where : Becket,Massachusetts

When: June 15---- Aug.24

Each summer,this influential dance center presents a number of classes and performances by more than 50 companies from around the world. Highlights(最精彩的部分)this season include the Dance Theater of Harlem’s production of Alvin Ailey’s “The Lark Ascending”, which opens the festival.

Many events are free.Ticketed performances start at $22. jacobspillow.org.

Moab Music Festival

Where:Moab,Utah

When: Aug.29--Sept.9

This area is better known for mountain biking than for music . But since 1992, it has hosted a private festival that brings classical ,Jazz,Latin and other types of music to the land . This year there will be 16 concerts,including three “Grotto Concerts”, where guests take a 45-minutes boat ride down the Colorado River to performances.

Events start at $25. noabmusicfest.org.

Cheyenne Frontier Days

Where: Cheyenne, Wyoming

When: July19-28

There is something for everyone at this 117-year-old festival ,from an “Indian village”and Old West museum to country concerts.But the competition is still the main attraction, with cowboys (牛仔)and cowgirls competing for major money in the world’s largest outdoor stage.

Competition tickets start at $18, and concert tickets at $23 cfdrodeo.com

The Glimmerglass Festival

Where: Cooperstown,New York

When: July6--Aug.24

Each summer,opera lovers from around the country (and the world)travel to upstate New York to watch productions that include stars like Nathan Gunn and Ginger Costa-Jackson. This year’s performances include Wagner’s “The Flying Dutchman”and Verdi’s “King for a Day”, in honor of the 200^th birthdays of both composers(作曲家)。

Tickets start at $26.  Glimmerglass.org.

1. If you want to enjoy a “Grotto Concert”,which date suits you best?

A. June 15       .B. July 19      

C. August 24       D. September4

2.If you go to Cheyenne to watch a competition and enjoy a concert , how much will you pay at least?

A. $18     B.$22    C.$36       D.$41

3. If you are a big fan of Wagner, you’re advised to go to ____.

A. Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival   B. The Glimmerglass Festival

C. Cheyenne Frontier Days           D. Moab Music Festival

4.Which part of a website is the text probably chosen from?

A. Education    B. Art           

C. Business     D. Literature

二、完型填空

5. 难度：中等

In 1982, Steven Callahan was crossing the Atlantic alone in his sailboat when it struck something and sank．He got into a life boat, but his supplies were      ．His chances of surviving were small．    when three fishermen found him 76 days later, he was alive —much    than he was when he started, but alive．
     His     of how he survived is fascinating．His cleverness —how he   to catch fish, how he evaporated（蒸发） sea water to     fresh water—is very interesting．
     But the thing that   my eye was how he managed to keep himself going when all hope seemed lost, and there seemed no    in continuing the struggle .He was starved and9 worn-out．Giving up would have seemed the only possible choice．
     When people   these kinds of circumstances, they do something with their minds that gives them the courage to keep going．Many people in     desperate circumstances   in or go mad．Something the survivors do with their thoughts helps them find the courage to carry on    difficulties．
     "I tell myself I can     it," wrote Callahan in his book．-Compared to what others have been through, I'm fortunate．I tell myself these things over and over,    up courage．．．"
      I wrote that down after 1 read it．It       me as something important．And I've told myself the same thing when my own goals seemed     off or when my problems seemed too terrible．And every time I've said it, I have always come back to my     ．
      The truth is, our circumstances are only bad   to something better．But others have been through the much worse, that is, in comparison with what others have been through, you're fortunate．Tell this to yourself over and over again, and it will help you     through the rough situations with a little more courage．

1.A．full       B．rich       C．few       D．enough

2. A．And       B．Yet         C．Still       D．Thus

3.A．thinner     B．stronger     C．worse      D．healthier

4.A．attitude    B．assumption   C．instruction  D．account

5.A．assisted    B．tended          C．managed   D．intended

6.A．make      B．absorb       C．select      D．replace

7.A．attacked    B．caught      C．froze       D. cheated

8.A．operation   B.taste              C. message    D. point

9.A．firmly      B．completely   C．hardly     D．generally

10.A. deal       B. defend       C. survive     D．observe

11.A．similarly   B．differently   C．gradually   D．commonly

12.A．pull        B. take         C. break       D. give

13.A．for the lack of B. in the face ofC．in exchange for  D. As a result of

14.A．handle     B. carry        C. follow            D. inspect

15.A．rolling     B．using       C．building      D.making

16.A．defeated   B．Recommended  C．introduced  D．struck

17.A. far         B.long           C.ever         D. even

18.A．feeling    B．senses       C．plans       D．influences

19.A．related     B．measured    C．contributed       D．compared

20.A．see        B. cut          C. go           D. think

三、其他题

6. 难度：中等

1. Women have no access ____ education in old days.

2.They began to use English,but they also brought _____ some words from their own

languages.

3.Just accept them for who they are,and give them encouragement to live as rich and full

____ life as you do.

4.Old Tom was off and back to ____hunt where the other killers were still attacking the whale.

5.Which of those books _____ are on the table belong to you.

6.When we arrived at the village ,Tombe’s mother , Kiak, ____ had been pulling weeds in her garden , started crying “ieee ieee”.

7.You were seen ______(put )a letter into the mailbox just now.

8.The children enjoyed _________  (take)to the aquarium.

四、单词拼写

7. 难度：中等

1.A good diet is __________(有益的，收益的)to one’s health.

2. I have much _______ （同情）for you.

3. The crew ________(遗弃，抛弃，放弃)the burning ship.

4.I usually _______(调整，使适合)watch before I go to work in the morning.

5.Pines have a very wide ____________(分布，分发，分布状态)。

6.The folks came to give _______(舒适，安慰)to the child for the loss of his parents.

7.I’m very glad that you come and see our new house when we have ________ (安顿下来) in.

五、信息匹配

8. 难度：中等

Why is setting goals important?     1.     Instead of just letting life happen to you, goals allow you to make your life happen.

Successful people imagine how their life should be and set lots of goals.  2.   .It’s like having a map to show you where you want to go. Thank of it this way. There are two drivers. One has a destination (目的地) in mind which can be found on a map. She can drive straight there without any wasted time or wrong turns. The other driver has no goal or destination or map. She starts off at the same time from the same place as the first driver, but she drives aimlessly around, never getting anywhere, just using up gas. Which driver do you want to be?

3.     . They decide what they want in life and then get there by making plans and setting goals. Unsuccessful people just let life happen by accident. Goals aren’t difficult to set and they aren’t difficult to reach .     4.     . You are the one who must decide what to achieve and in what direction to aim your life.

5.    . Written goals can be reviewed regularly, and have more power. Like a contract (合同) with yourself, they are harder to neglect or forget. Also when you write your goals in a particularly way, you are able to make yourself know situations that will bring you nearer to your goal.

A. Research tells us that when we write a goal down we are more likely to achieve it

B. Winners in life set goals and follow through

C. It’s up to you to find out what your goals really are

D. It’s difficult for a driver to reach his destination without a map

E. Because goals can help you do and experience everything you want in life.

F. By setting goals you are taking control of your life

G. Goals are difficult to set and they are difficult to reach.

六、短文改错

9. 难度：中等

文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处错误。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。

A discussion about hiking has held in our class. Some students think that hiking during vacations can make people to feel healthier, fresher and more harmonious with nature. They

find themselves deep attracted by the beauty of nature. They can also be relaxing while they

are walking in deep mountains. But nowadays some hikers even begin to explore the places

that people has never been to, and accidents have been happened now and then because poor knowledge of hiking. Some hikers even lost their life. The other students in our class think it

not safe to organize so dangerous activities. They make suggestions which laws should be

passed and hikers should be trained before they attend the activities.

七、书面表达

10. 难度：中等

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