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1、精选优质文档-倾情为你奉上 汕头市聿怀中学期末考试高二英语试卷 2015至2016学年度第一学期 考试日期：1月26日；考试时间：120分钟；满分：150分；命题人：高二英语备课组I.听力：（共20小题，每小题1分，满分20分）第一节：听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What does the woman mean?A. She has bought a present for Tom.B. She wants to buy som
2、ething on sale.C. She hasnt decided on the gift.2. What are the speakers talking about?A. A festival. B. A party. C. A holiday plan.3. Why does the man make the call?A. To invite the woman to the library.B. To reschedule an appointment.C. To apologize for being late.4. What is the weather like recen
3、tly?A. Dry. B. Rainy. C. Nice.5. When will the man fly to Guangzhou?A. On August 1. B. On August 2. C. On August 3.第二节：听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。6. What is the man looking for?A. A photo.
4、 B. A coat. C. A camera.7. Where will the speakers probably go?A. A park. B. The police station. C. A clothing shop.听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。8. What is the man doing?A. Apologizing for being late. B. Making an invitation. C. Putting off an appointment.9. When will the speakers meet tomorrow?A. At 5:00 p
5、m. B. At 6:00 pm. C. At 9:00 pm.10. What kind of food will the speakers have?A. Chinese food. B. Italian food. C. Korean food.听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。11. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. A couple. B. Co-workers. C. Classmates.12. Why does the woman prefer public transportation?A. Its s
6、afer. B. Its cheaper. C. Its greener.13. How does the man usually travel?A. By car. B. By bus. C. By motorbike.听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17四个小题。14. What sport did the woman play yesterday?A. Basketball. B. Football. C. Tennis.15. How does the man find basketball?A. Difficult. B. Interesting. C. Boring.16. What
7、 does the man do?A. A student. B. A teacher. C. A coach.17. What did the man do last Sunday?A. He played football. B. He watched TV. C. He saw a match.听下面一段独白，回答第18至第20三个小题。18. What is the lowest price to go to Hawaii?A.199. B.372. C.400.19. Where can people have a package holiday?A. Rome. B. Bahama
8、s. C. New York.20. How can people get the brochure?A. Make a call at 900-9889.B. Visit .C. Go to funholiday.II.阅读理解（共两节，满分34分）第一节（共12小题，每小题2分，满分24分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C或D)中，选出最佳选项。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。AA man came home from work late, tired, to find his 5-year-old son waiting for him at the door.“Daddy,
9、how much money do you make each hour?”“If you must know, I make 20 each hour.”“Oh,” the little boy answered, with his head down. He thought for a moment, looked up and said, “Daddy, could you lend me 10?”The father wasfurious, “If you asked f or the money to buy a toy or some other rubbish, the go s
10、traight to your room and think about why are you so selfish (自私)！”The little boy went to his room no words and shut the door. After a short while, the father calmed (平静) down, and started to think, “Maybe he really needs to buy something and he didnt really ask for money very often.” So he went to t
11、he little boys room.“Sorry！Maybe I was too hard on your just now.” said the man, “Heres 10.”“Oh, thank you Daddy！” he said happily. Then the boy took out some coins. When the father found that the boy already had money, he got angry again.“Why do you want more money since you already have some?” the
12、 father shouted angrily.“Because I didnt have enough, but now I do.” The little boy replied, “Daddy, I have 20 now. Can I buy one hour of your time? Please come home early tomorrow. I would like to have dinner with you. ”21. In this passage, the underlined word “furious” means_.A.veryangry B. quite
13、happy C. too excited D. a little nervous22. At first, the father refused to lend the money because_.A. he thought the boy wanted to keep the money for himself.B. he did not have enough money at thatmomentC. the thought the boy would buy something of no useD. the boy always borrowed the moneyfromhim
14、23. The boy wanted tobuy _ with twenty dollars.A. a new novel forhimself B. a nice present for his fatherC. a toy for his own birthday D. one hour of his fathers time24. From the passage, we can infer that the boys father_.A. often played with his son B. spent little time with his sonC. didnt lovehi
15、sson at all D. often camehomeearlyBA recent survey found that the French are the second-most insecure people in Europe after Italy about their proficiency in English. Only 13 percent of the French respondents believed they are proficient in the language, according to the European data agency Eurosta
16、t.The situation is no better in business circles, where three-quarters of French executives feel unprepared to hold an interview in English and only 16 percent say they feel comfortable with the language, a separate survey showed.The survey results arent surprising. The French seem to have always ha
17、d this cold andgloomy（沮丧的）attitude toward the English language. But what struck me is that, despite the French pessimism, living in Paris without being able to speak the language of Moliere is easier these days than in the past.New immigrants are part of the reason. I can have an easy chat with the
18、owner of the laundry in my neighborhood. Buying the medicine I need at the local pharmacy is effortless. Ordering a meal in English at the restaurant two blocks away from my apartment does not make me feelawkward. It is all because the people who run these businesses are immigrants.Greater tolerance
19、 and acceptance of non-French speakers is a reflection of the fact that France, willingly or not, has begun to embrace(拥抱) globalization more comfortably. For instance, you will never get the same look you would have had 15 years ago if you ask for directions in English on the streets of Paris.I hav
20、e also met many native French who are happy to communicate in English. They are usually the kind of people who are open-minded and are sensitive to the changes beyond their own territories. They are very interested in gaining insight into what is happening on the other side of the globe.In my hometo
21、wn, English is also being hotly debated since Beijing education authorities decided to reduce the importance of English proficiency in college entrance exams and increase that of the Chinese language and literature. The Chinese and the French share similarities in attitudes toward foreign languages.
22、 We are both so proud of our own languages and cultures that we can feel uncomfortable when we are forced to communicate in another language.But like it or not, English is still the most widely used language in the world, at least for theforeseeable（可预知的）future.After all, it is not about abandoning
23、ones own language but about being able to fit more easily into this globalized world.25.What is the passage mainly about?A. French people have great difficulty speaking English.B. English is becoming increasingly acceptable in France.C. Great changes take place in France because of the immigrants.D.
24、 English helps France to embrace globalization.26.The expression “to speak the language of Moliere” can be understood as_.A. to speak Italian B. to speak English C. to speak French D. to speak the language of an immigrant named Moliere27.What is the purpose of mentioning Chinese in the 7th paragraph
25、?A. To prove Chinese and French share a lot similarities in culture.B. To show how wise it is to reduce the importance of English in exams.C. To explain why French people are unwilling to speak English.D. To show how proud they are to own their own languages.28.What can we infer from the passage?A.
26、The immigrants in France speak English as their native language.B. In France people refuse to communicate with each other in English.C. Italians feel the most unconfident in speaking English in Europe.D. French people are happy to face the changes in their country.CWhat benefits can you have from a
27、film? A well-made film offers a whole world of things to watch. First there are the story aspects the plot,characters, dialogue and themes. Then there are the technical aspects the camera work, cuttings and special effects. And there are many other things, like the credits, musical score and the act
28、ing. Awell-made film offers much more than you see in one viewing (观看).Films are a means of communication. They can tell you things, just as newspapers do, or television,or any other means of communication. Sometimes they communicate important things to you, like ideasor lifestyles or ways of lookin
29、g at the world. Sometimes people are aware of this, and sometimes not.The more you are aware of this, the better you are.Notice, for example, the way films sometimes affect fashion. A star dresses or wears her hair in a certain way, and suddenly everyone is imitating (模仿) her. Boys in the 1950s coul
30、d sometimes be seen wearingblack leather jackets, idling (闲逛) on street corners and smoking cigarettes. They were imitating Marion Brando.His films taught them a certain way to behave.Films can also teach politics. In Star Wars, the heroes were a bunch of lovable incompetents (无能者) fighting with gut
31、s (胆量) and not much else. They were, in fact, rather like the British in the early days of WW II. Theirenemies, like the Nazis, had a big advantage in equipment and numbers of troops, and they were like the Nazis in discipline and heartlessness too. The whole film, in fact, was a re-run (重演) of WW I
32、I,and taught values like faith and love of liberty. This is all to the good, but the point is, did you notice it?29. All of the following are mentioned as noticeableaspects of a film EXCEPT_.A. the list of names of actors and directors，etc. B. the cost of a filmC. the music for a film D. the languag
33、e used in a film30. The last sentence in Paragraph 1 probably means _.A. a high quality film can be appreciated repeatedlyfrom different anglesB. a good film always attracts a lot of viewersC. a well made film usually has more than one themeD. one can never find out how many characters there are in
34、a good film31. It can be inferred from the passage that in his film，Marion Brando was _.A. a motorist who always wore a black leather jacketB. a homeless man who died of excessive smokingC. a rebellious man during WWD. an idler who didnt have any serious things to do32. Star Wars is a film_.A. about
35、 WWB. for politicsC. reflecting WW D. for peace lovers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项。 How to Make FriendsFriendship is a very important human relationship and everyone needs good friends. Good friendship has many benefits. It offers companionship, improves self-worth a
36、nd promotes (促进) good health. There are times in our lives such as when we have recently moved into a new town, or changed our jobs or schools. Such changes often leave us without a friend. 33 . But for many of us the process is difficult and requires courage. Below are some helpful suggestions on h
37、ow to make and keep friends. Associate with (与交往) others.The first step to making friends is associating with other people. You can go to public places to meet new people. Besides, you will need to make yourself known by becoming an active member of such places. Start a conversation.Starting a conve
38、rsation is the second most important step in making new friends. 34 You can always start the conversation. Being able to make small talk is a very useful skill in relating with other people. 35 Choosing friends with common interests is important in building friendship as these interests would always
39、 bring you and your friend together. Hanging out (闲逛) will always be a pleasant experience. Let it grow.It is a good thing to stay in touch. However, try not to press your new friend with calls, messages or visits as this would likely wear him or her out and finally you may lose your friend. 36. The
40、 best friendships are the ones that grow naturally. Enjoy your friendship.The best way to enjoy your friendship is to allow your friends to be themselves. 37 Try not to change them from who they are to what you want them to be. Become the kind of friend you will want your friend to be to you.A. Do t
41、hings together.B. Be cheerful.C. Making new friends comes easy for some people.D. So you will need to give your friend time to react to you.E. Do not wait to be spoken to.F. For a friendship to develop you need to stay in touch.G. Try not to find fault with your friends.III.完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，共30分）E
42、veryone in business has been told that success is all about attracting and retaining (留住) customers. It sounds simple and achievable. But, 38 , words of wisdom are soon forgotten. Once companies have attracted customers they often 39 the second half of the story. In the 40 of beating off the competi
43、tion, negotiating prices, securing orders, and delivering the product, managers tend to become carried away. They forget what they regard as the boring side of business 41 that the customer remains a customer. 42 to concentrate on retaining as well as attracting customers costs business huge amounts
44、 of money annually. It has been estimated that the average company loses between 10 and 30 per cent of its 43 every years. In constantly changing 44 , this is not surprising. What is surprising is the fact that few companies have any idea how many customers they have lost.Only now are organizations
45、beginning to 45 those lost opportunities and calculate the 46 implications. Cutting down the number of customers a company loses can make a big 47 in its performance. Research in the US found that a five per cent decrease in the number of defecting (流失的) customers led to 48 increases of between 25 a
46、nd 85 per cent.In the US, Dominos Pizza estimates that a regular customer is worth more than $5,000 over ten years. A customer who receives a poor quality product or service on their first visit and 49 never returns, is losing the company thousands of dollars in 50 profits (more if you consider how
47、many people they are likely to tell about their bad experience).The logic behind cultivating customer 51 is impossible to deny. “In practice most companies marketing effort is focused on getting customers, with little attention paid to 52 them”, says Adrian Payne of Cornfield University School of Management. “Research suggests that there is a clo