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1、海南中学2014-2015学年度第一学期期末考试高二英语试题(注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。)第二部分： 阅读理解(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共10小题；每小题2分，满分20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。A John Milton, the most learned poet, is the greatest writer of the seventeenth century and one of the giants of English literature as a whole. He was greatly influence
2、d by two historical movements of Renaissance and Reformation. Like Spenser and Shakespeare, he was also one of the Renaissance giants not only in England but also in the whole world. Almost all later poets in English literature respected Milton highly. Milton towers over his age as Shakespeare tower
3、s over the Elizabethan age, and as Chaucer towers over the medieval period.John Milton was born in London in 1608. His education began at St. Pauls School, where he was very hard-working, where he showed wonderful gifts as a student of languages mastering Greek, Latin, Hebrew and many modem European
4、 languages. He also received very good home education under the influence of his father who was a Puritan (清教徒) and a lover of music and literature. He attended Christs College, Cambridge University, where he was very popular because of his handsomeness and talent, where he explained the true aim of
5、 knowledge as making the spirit of man “reach out far and wide, until it fills the whole world and the space far beyond with the expansion of its greatness”, where he graduated with B.A. in 1962 and M. A. in 1963. 1. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?A. John Milton was a m
6、ost learned poet.B. John Milton was one of the giants of English literature.C. Spenser and Shakespeare were the Renaissance giants in England.D. Spenser, Shakespeare and John Milton had the friendly relationship between them.2. The underlined word “towers” in the first paragraph most probably means
7、“_”.A. likes to visit towers B. looks like a tall building C. builds a tall building like a towerD. is better than others in ability and quality3. What was Miltons opinion to the true aim of knowledge? A. To think about what we dont know. B. To research the whole world and space. C. To make the spir
8、it of man reach out far and wide with the expansion of the greatness of knowledge. D. To make the character of man strong and great.BHow can you help kids cope with stress? Proper rest and good nutrition can improve coping skills, so can good parenting. Make time for your kids each day. Whether they
9、 need to talk with you or just be in the same room with you, make yourself available.Even as kids get older, quality time is important. Its really hard for some people to come home after a tiring day of work, get down on the floor, and play with their kids or just talk to them about their day - espe
10、cially if theyve had a stressful day themselves. But expressing interest in your kids shows that theyre important to you.Help your child deal with stress by talking about what may be causing it. Together, you can come up with a few solutions. For example, he should cut back on after-school activitie
11、s, spending more time talking with his parents or teachers, developing an exercise plan or keeping a journal.You can also help by predicting potentially stressful situations and preparing kids for them. For example, let a child know ahead of time, but not too far ahead of time, that a doctors appoin
12、tment is coming up and talk about what will happen there. Keep in mind, though, that younger kids probably wont need too much advance preparation. Too much information can cause more stress.Remember that some level of stress is normal. Let kids know that its OK to feel angry, scared, lonely, or anxi
13、ous and that other people share those feelings, too.When kids cant or wont discuss these problems, try talking about your own concerns. This shows that youre willing to handle tough topics and are available to talk with when theyre ready. If a child shows symptoms that concern you and is unwilling t
14、o talk, consult a counselor or other mental health experts.Most parents have the skills to cope with their childrens stress. The time to seek professional attention is when any change in behavior continues to exist, when stress is causing serious anxiety, or when the behavior is causing significant
15、problems in functioning at school or at home.4. What is the purpose of the text? A. To share the authors ideas on proper parenting. B. To persuade parents to spend more time with their kids. C. To advise parents how to help their kids deal with stress.D. To seek different ways to help solve kids pro
16、blems.5. Why do some parents feel it difficult to spare quality time for their kids? A. Their kids are growing so fast. B. They have too much housework.C. Their kids are losing interest in them. D. They are tired out after work.6. What can we learn from the text? A. Normal people share the same feel
17、ings. B. It is normal for kids to have some stress. C. Kids should get rid of the negative feelings.D. Everybody feels angry, scared, lonely or anxious.CEthanol(乙醇):Clean and Cheap FuelMany Americans concerned about pollution are demanding cleaner supplies of energy. The demand has resulted in incre
18、ased research about ethanol fuel. Ethanol is an alcohol that can be mixed with gas. It burns up most of the pollutants in gas. It replaces some of the chemicals that are known to cause cancer, and it can be produced in the United States.Some experts say that in the future ethanol will replace some o
19、f the oil imported into America. Today ethanol is less than one percent of total American fuel supply. The head of the National Corn Growers Association, Kieve Hard, says ethanol will provide twenty-five percent of the fuel supply by 2030. The organization is involved in the production of ethanol be
20、cause it can be made from corn.One company in the American Midwest says it is starting to produce ethanol because of demands from people and from the government. The Congress approved the Clean Air Act in 1990. The company says this means the market for ethanol will expand. The company is a major pr
21、oducer of corn starch that can be used to make ethanol.At Texas A and M University Professor Mark Holzapple produces ethanol from materials found in solid waste. He has developed a way to turn materials like paper into simple sugar. He then uses yeast to turn the sugar into ethanol. Professor Holzap
22、ple says two hundred liters of ethanol fuel can be produced from one ton of solid waste.A professor at the University of Arkansas, John Geddie, is exploring another way to make ethanol. He is using acids on paper material. He says a large factory could produce ethanol from waste paper at a cost abou
23、t the same as the cost of producing gasoline.Environmentalists support the use of ethanol because it turns solid waste into a useful product. Professor Holzapple says law makers in industrial nations need to support the development of this clean, less expensive fuel of the future.7. Why does the int
24、erest in ethanol fuel increase in the United States according to the passage?A. Ethanol products are known to cause cancer.B. Ethanol can remove some harmful pollutants from gas.C. The production of ethanol is protected by law.D. Ethanol-fueled automobiles are cheaper than gas-fueled ones.8. In this
25、 passage, what is the significance of the Clean Air Act passed by American Congress in 1990?A. It will increase the consumers demand for ethanol as a fuel.B. It may increase the cost of producing gas.C. It reflects the view of the government on automobiles production.D. It limits the ethanol product
26、ion of one company in the American Midwest.9. The author mentions all of the following resources for making ethanol except_.A. corn starch B. natural gas C. waste paper D. solid waste10. What does Professor Mark Holzapple think of the development of ethanol in countries?A. It needs the cooperation o
27、f many chemists.B. It associates with the use of advanced equipment.C. It will improve the use of heat from exhaust gases.D. It requires the support of the government.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。（请将答案填写在第卷的相应位置）Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will hel
28、p you to become a better student in several ways. 11 Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test. Third, note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest.You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while re
29、ading a textbook or doing research for a report. 12 Whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process. 13 The following methods may work best for you. Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it. Carefully read the text and watch for words that
30、 can show main points and supporting facts. Write your notes in your own words. 14 Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.As you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand. When you do, be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them all the ti
31、me. 15 A. Use words, not complete sentences.B. There are three practical note-taking methods.C. You must write your notes on separate paper.D. Otherwise, you may not be able to read your notes later.E. You will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.F. That means you must first decide
32、 what is important enough to include in your notes.G. First, the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and remember it.第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：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3150各题所给的四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Try It a Different WayBobby Moresco grew up
33、in New Yorks Hells Kitchen, a tough working-class neighbourhood on Manhattans West Side. By tradition he _16_ have been, like his father or like most of his childhood pals, a construction worker or a policeman. But he wanted _17_. Attracted by the bright lights from the time Bobby was a teen, he tri
34、ed to act. “I wasnt a _18_ actor, but I had a driving need to do something _19_ with my life,” he said.He moved to Hollywood, promising to find his _20_. But he didnt make _21_. For almost 10 years, he drove a taxi and worked as a waiter, _22_ at an actors workshop that he opened in Hollywood. But M
35、oresco kept working at his _23_ career.In 1983 his younger brother was murdered in a mob-linked killing. Moresco moved back to his _24_ neighbourhood. In 1988 he finally wrote a play that was _25_ to his life. Called Half-Deserted Streets, it was based on his brothers _26_ and staged at a small thea
36、ter. A Hollywood producer _27_ to see it and asked him to work on a screenplay.His _28_ grew, and he got enough assignments to move back to Hollywood. However, it was never easy. By 2003, he was _29_ out of work and out of cash _30_ he got a call from Paul Haggis, a director who had befriended him.
37、The two worked on the script but every studio _31_ it down. Moresco believed so _32_ in the script that he borrowed money, and sold his house. At last the writers found an independent film producer who would take a chance.The movie, Crash, _33_ into the theatres in May 2005, and quietly became both
38、a hit and a critical success. It won three Academy Awards-Best Picture, Best Film Editing and Best Writing.At the age of 54, Bobby Moresco became an _34_ success. “If you have something you want to do in life, dont think about the problems,” he says, “think about the _35_ to get it done.”16. A. must
39、 B. should C. can D. need17. A. overB. farC. outD. up18. A. simpleB. strictC. firm D. good19. A. different B. impressive C. effective D. special20. A. occasion B. treasure C. fortune D. possibility21. A. it B. one C. this D. that22. A. communicating B. entertaining C. practicing D. volunteering23. A
40、. affordedB. chosenC. respectedD. offered24. A. earlyB. wornC. oldD. passed25. A. turnedB. pointedC. belongedD. related26. A. arrestingB. injuringC. killingD. shooting27. A. advisedB. happenedC. intendedD. planned28. A. influenceB. ambitionC. successD. reputation29. A. again B. evenC. finallyD. stil
41、l30. A. beforeB. whenC. sinceD. while31. A. letB. lookedC. tookD. turned32. A. stronglyB. hardlyC. deeplyD. bravely33. A. movedB. slippedC. fellD. put34. A. effortlessB. enjoyableC. overnightD. optimistic35. A. ways B. linesC. mannersD. actions第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下列材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）
42、或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案填写到答题卷的相应位置。M: Im so relieved. I just finished the story I was working on for our creative writing course.W: I havent finished mine 36 . I had trouble 37 (get) past the beginning.M: How come?W: I was really happy to be writing a detective story. But after the first few pages, I just
43、38_ write any more.M: The same thing 39 (happen) to me. You can talk to Mrs. Wilson about it.W: Actually, I went to ask for more time to finish the writing. But instead she gave me some good advice. She said the first thing I should do is just write anything that comes into my mind even if it doesnt
44、 make any 40 _ _.M: Thats interesting. When I got 41 (stick), I stopped to do 42 else, you know, do some for one of my other courses.W: Her methods seem to have worked for me. I have written most of the story, and I should be able to hand it 43 on time, but I still need to go to the jewelry store.M:
45、 You are going shopping?W: Im going there for my story. My detective story involves 44 jewelry store robbery, so I want to go there in order to take a look at 45 the cases are arranged and where the security cameras are placed.第四部分写作 (共五节，满分55分)第一节、单词拼写（9空格，9分）根据句子意思及汉语注释写出单词的正确形式，并将答案填写到答题卷的相应位置。1.
46、 Ive put a T-shirt on under my sweater for extra (暖和).2. People dont believe the _(存在) of ghosts.3. His _（笨拙）speechannoyedeveryone.4. The first British （尝试）to colonize Ireland was in the twelfth century.5. Colours like red （传达）a sense of energy and strength.6. After about three months, I was no longer （上瘾）to nicotine.7. Buying a train ticket doesnt _ (保证) you a seat.8. They are doing an investigation into childrens understanding and_(欣赏) of art.9. A little （青春期）rebellion is commonly believed to be healthy.第二节、短语填空（6小题，6分）根据句子意思选择恰当的短语填空，并根据句子环境使用正确形式，形式不对不给