2014肃南县高二下学期英语期末试题（附答案）

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es as no surprise that many parents walk along their young children ____ their safety.
A. in search of B. in place of C. for fear of D. for lack of
16． The girl _______ in bed _______ to us that she had _______ the dictionary on the bookshelf.
A. lay; lied; lay B. lying; lied; laid
C. lying; lay; laid D. lied; lied; laid
17．It’s reported that global warming is heating the pla twice as quickly as _____ feared.
A. extremely B. previously C. preciously D. eventually
18．While watching television, __________.
A. the doorbell rang B. the doorbell rings
C. they heard the doorbell rings D. they heard the doorbell ring
19． Anyone ______ trying to take knives on board flights would be caught by the police.
A. findsB. being foundC. foundD. will find
20．_____ time, the teacher had us do half of the exercises in class and plete the other half for our homework.
A. To saveB. SaveC. SavingD. Having saved
第二节：完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）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。
When my husband and I got married, he worked as a mechanic (机修工) from midnight to 8 a．m. However, I worked during the _21_. So as he came home from work each morning, I was getting ready to _22_.
We had very little _23_ then, so when Valentine's Day came around that first year, I knew we couldn't _24_ anything for each other. After he left to go to work the night before Valentine's Day, I decided to _25_ and make a Valentine's Day card for him. I _26_ wrote a poem on the front of the card. When he came home the next _27_， I felt foolish as I handed him the card, _28_ that he wouldn't laugh at it. When he had finished _29_ it, he slowly raised his head and looked at me. Then he reached down into his pocket. When he pulled his _30_ out, he was holding _31_.
He told me that he had _32_ it for me during his lunch hour, but he had been _33_ to give it to me because he thought I might think it was _34_， and that I might laugh at it.
It was a small heart made out of aluminum (铝). _35_ I had stayed up all night making him a valentine card, he had been cutting out a _36_ for me. I still have the aluminum heart, and I _37_ it in my desk. Every time I see it, all those _38_ e flooding back to me. Over the years, we've been able to buy each other very nice, _39_ presents for Valentine's Day. But none has ever been as dear or _40_ as much as those handmade gifts made from our hearts the first year that we were married.
21．A. day B. night C. weekend D. holiday
22．A. cook B. leave C. rest D. help
23．A. time B. chance C. money D. energy
24．A. buy B. choose C. find D. borrow
25．A. look out B. call back C. slow down D. stay up
26．A. still B. only C. even D. again
27．A. morning B. noon C. afternoon D. evening
28．A. imagining B. hoping C. guessing D. noticing
29．A. studying B. reading C. examining D. playing
30．A. hand B. foot C. arm D. leg
31．A. everything B. anything C. nothing D. something
32．A. written B. drawn C. made D. invented
33．A. surprised B. happy C. angry D. afraid
34．A. wrong B. difficult C. dangerous D. silly
35．A. Before B. Though C. While D. If
36．A. heart B. card C. toy D. book
37．A. change B. keep C. cut D. divide
38．A. problems B. pains C. memories D. choices
39．A. strange B. special C. expensive D. satisfying
40．A. meant B. proved C. influenced D. explained
第二部分：阅读理解（满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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
People have wondered for a long time how their personalities and behavior are formed. It is not easy to explain why one person is intelligent and another is not, or why one is cooperative and another is petitive.
Social scientists are of course extremely interested in these types of questions. They want to explain why we possess certain characteristics and exhibit certain behavior. There are no clear answers yet, but two distinct schools of thought on the matter have developed. As one might expect, the two approaches are very different from each other, and there is a great deal of debate between proponents of each theory. The controversy is often conveniently referred to as “nature and nurture”．
Those who support the “nature” side of the conflict believe that our personalities and behavior patterns are largely determined by biological factors. That our environment has little, if anything, to do with our abilities, characteristics and behavior is central to this theory. Taken to an extreme，this theory states that our behavior is predetermined to such a great degree that we are almost pletely governed by our instincts(本能)．
Proponents of the “nurture” theory, or, as they are often called, behaviorists, claim that our environment is more important than our biologically based instincts in determining how we will act. A behaviorist, B. F. Skinner, sees humans as beings whose behavior is almost pletely shaped by their surroundings. The behaviorists' view of the human being is quite mechanistic. They state that, like machines, humans respond to environmental stimuli (刺激) as the basis of their behavior.
Socially and politically, the consequences of these two theories are far-reaching. In the US，for example, blacks often score below whites on standardized intelligence tests. This leads some “nature” proponents to conclude that blacks are geically lower in status than whites. Behaviorists, on the contrary, say that the differences in scores are due to the fact that blacks are often robbed of many of the educational and other environmental advantages that whites enjoy, and that, as a result, they do not develop the same responses that whites do.
Neither of these theories can yet fully explain human behavior. In fact, it is quite likely that the key to our behavior lies somewhere between these two extremes and that the controversy will continue for a long time is certain.
41．This passage is mainly concerned with ________.
A. relation between personality and behavior
B. relation between behavior and environment
C. different aounts of patterns of human behavior
D. different theories of the formation of human behavior
42．The underlined word “proponents” in Paragraph 2 means ________.
A. creators B. advisors C. advocates D. judges
43．In Paragraph 5, the author mainly writes about ________.
A. the considerable influence of the two theories
B. differences between the blacks and whites
C. racial discrimination in the United States
D. different responds to intelligence tests
44．What's the author's purpose in writing the passage?
A. To call our attention to the changes of human behavior.
B. To urge scientists to do more research in social science.
C. To give us a detailed explanation of human behavior.
D. To present an argument in the field of social science.
B
Sydney―A shark savaged a schoolboy's leg while he was surfing with his father at a beach in Sydney on February 23．It was the third shark attack along the coast of Australia's largest city in a month．
The 15-year-old boy and his father were in the water off Avalon, on Sydney's northern beaches, around dawn when he was attacked．The city's beaches are packed with locals and tourists during the summer months．
"The father heard a scream and turned to see his son trashing （扭动） about in the water," police said．"Fortunately, the shark swam away and the boy was helped to shore by his father．
Lifesaving Club spokesman Nick Miller: "It got him around the top of his left leg and the father came and dragged him out of water．" He said the boy was bleeding heavily when he was brought to shore．"There was a lot of pain, as you can imagine"．The teenager was airlifted to hospital for treatment for leg injuries．
Police said the bites" cut through to the bone" , but the boy did not appear to have sustained any fractures （骨折）．He was in a stable condition now．
Several beaches were closed after the attack．Water police and lifeguards were searching for the shark, while police hoped to identify its species by the shape of the bite marks．But they said it was too early to say what type of shark attacked the boy．"I don't even know if he saw it," Miller said．
Many shark species live in the waters off Sydney's beaches, but attacks on humans are still relatively rare．However, there were two attacks on suessive days earlier this month, one on a navy diver in Sydney harbor, not far from the famous Opera House, and the other on a surfer at the city's world-famous Bondi beach．
Fishermen say shark numbers are on the rise．There is a ban on mercial fishing in the harbor, which has increased fish stocks．Marine experts also claim environmental protection has created a cleaner environment, attracting sharks closer to shore as they chase fish．Many shark species, including the Great White―the man-eater made famous in Steven Spielberg's Jaws―are protected in Australian waters．
45．The report mainly tells us _______．
A．shark attacks on humans are on the rise
B．sharks attacked humans three times in one month
C．a boy was attacked by a shark at a Sydney beach
D．shark numbers are increasing in the waters off Sydney's beaches
46．The underlined word" savaged "in the first paragraph probably means _______．
A．attracted B．dragged C．bit D．packed
47．What do we know about the city of Sydney from the passage?
A．It is one of the largest cities in Australia．
B．Sydney harbor is not far from the famous Opera House．
C．There are many locals and tourists on its coast all year round．
D．There are few shark species in the waters off Sydney's beaches．
48．All the followings are the causes of Australia's sharks increasing EXCEPT that_______．
A．environmental protection has created a cleaner environment
B．a ban on mercial fishing has increased fish numbers
C．many shark species are protected in Australia waters
D．the film Jaws made the Great White famous
C
We are all interested in equality, but while some people try to protect the school and examination system in the name of equality, others, still in the name of equality, want only to destroy it.
Any society which is interested in equality of opportunity and standards of achievement must regularly test its pupils. The standards may be changed ― no examination is perfect ― but to have no tests or examination would mean the end of equality and of standards. There are groups of people who oppose this view and who do not believe either in examinations or in any controls in schools or on teachers. This would mean that everything would depend on luck since every pupil would depend on the efficiency， the values and the purpose of each teacher.
Without examinations, employers will look for employees from the highly respected schools and from families known to them ― a form of favoritism will replace equality at the moment. The bright child from an ill-respected school can show certificates to prove he or she is suitable for a job, while the lack of certificate indicates the unsuitability of a dull child attending a well-respected school. This defense of excellence and opportunity would disappear if examinations were taken away, and the bright child from a poor family would be a prisoner of his or her school’s reputation, unable to pete for employment with the child from the favored school.
The opponents（反对者） of the examination system suggest that examinations are an evil force because they show differences between pupils. Aording to these people, there must be no special, different, academic class. They have even suggested that there should be no form of difference in sport or any other area: all jobs or posts should be filled by unsystematic selection. The selection would be made by people who themselves are probably selected by some puter.
49．The word “favoritism” in paragraph 3 is used to describe the phenomenon that .
A．bright children also need certificates to get satisfying jobs.
B．poor children with certificates are favoured in job markets.
C．children from well-respected schools tend to have good jobs.
D．children attending ordinary schools achieve great suess.
50．What would happen if examinations were taken away aording to the author?
A．Schools for bright children would lose their reputation.
B．There would be more opportunities and excellence.
C．Children from poor families would be able to change their schools.
D．Children’s job opportunity would be affected by their school reputation.
51．The opponents of the examination system will agree that .
A．jobs should not be assigned by systematic se lection
B．puters should be selected to take over many jobs.
C．special classes are necessary to keep the school standards
D．schools with academic subjects should be done aw ay with
52．The passage mainly focuses on .
A．schools and certificatesB．examination and equality
C．opportunity and employmentD．standards and reputation
D
One of the latest trend（趋势） in American Childcare is Chinese au pairs. Au Pair in Stamford, for example, has got increasing numbers of request for Chinese au pairs from aero to around 4,000 since 2004. And that’s true all across the country.
“I thought it would be useful for him to learn Chinese at an early age” Joseph Stocke, the managing director of s pany, says of his 2-year old son. “I would at least like to give him the chance to use the language in the future,” After only six months of being cared by 25-year-old woman from China, the boy can already understand basic Chinese daily expressions, his dad says.
Li Drake, a Chinese native raising two children in Minnesota with an American husband, had another reason for looking for an au pair from China. She didn’t want her children to miss out on their roots.” Because I am Chinese, my husband and I wanted the children to keep exposed to(接触) the language and culture.” she says.
“Staying with a native speaker is better for children than simply sitting in a classroom,” says Suzanne Flynn, a professor in language education of Children.” But parents must understand that just one year with au pair is unlikely to produce wonders. plete mastery demands continued learning until the age of 10 or 12.”

53．What does that term” au pair” in the text mean?
A. A mother raising her children on her own
B. A child learning a foreign language at home
C. A professor in language education of children
D. A young foreign woman taking care of children.
54．Li Drake has her children study Chinese because she wants them ______.
A. to live in China some day
B. to speak the language at home
C. to catch up wit other children
D. to learn about the Chinese culture
55．What can we infer from the text?
A. Learning Chinese is being popular In America,
B. Educated woman do better in looking after children
C. Chinese au pairs need to improve their English Skills.
D. Children can learn a foreign language well in six months.
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项.
How to Make Friends
Friendship is a very important human relationship and everyone needs good friends. Good friendship has many benefits. It offers panionship, improves self-worth and promotes 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. ___56．__. But for many of us the process is difficult and requires courage. Below are some helpful suggestions on how to make and keep friends.
1. Associate with 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 being an active member of such places.
2. Start a conversation
Starting a conversation is the second most important step in making new friends. ___57．__. You can always start the conversation. Being able to make small talk is a very useful skill in relating with other people.
3. 58．
Choosing friends with mon interests is important in building friendship as these interests would always bring you and your friend together, Hanging out 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. 59． . The 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. ___60．__. Try not to change them from who they are to what you want them to be. Bee the kind of friend you will want your friend to be to you.
A. Be cheerful.
B. Do things together.
C. Do not wait to be spoken to.
D. Try not to find fault with your friends.
E. Making new friends es easy for some people.
F. For a friendship to develop you need to stay in touch.
G. So you will need to give your friend time to react to you.
第Ⅱ卷
第三部分：写作 (满分60分)
第一节 单词拼写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
根据括号内的汉语写出正确单词。
61．In order to stay s_________, she eats very little every day.
62．It was really u________ that he fell off the truck without being hurt.
63．Your brother is full of h________; he had us laughing all through the meal.
64．A cinema is a place of e________.
65．The birth r________ is the number of births pared to the number of people.
66．Many people went to America hoping to make a _______ (财富) there.
67．The more _______ (有学问的) a man is, the more modest he usually is.
68．The a______ stayed up, but the kids went to bed.
69．Many people find it difficult to aept her______ (先进的) idea.
70．You can buy many ______ (纪念品) in every place of interest.
第二节 语篇型语法填空 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当内容（不多于3个词）或括号内单词正确形式填空。
A：Excuse me, sir, but I’m writing a report on what people prefer to do on holiday. Do you mind if I ask you a few questions?
B：No, not at all. Please go 71．a_______.
A：How often do you go on holiday?
B：I generally have two weeks’ holiday a year.
A：And what do you prefer to do when you are on holiday?
B：Well, I don’t usually visit my family. We live quite72．c_____ and I can see them any time. But I do like to visit museums, 73．e__________ if there is a special exhibition on. I don’t like to stay at home, though my parents do. 74．I________, I prefer to get away from the city and just 75．e________ the peace of the country. You know, just sit under a tree, listen to the birds in the morning, or maybe go walking over the hills.
A：Have you ever 76．t_________ abroad?
B：No, I haven’t .It’s too77．e__________ for me. But my wife loves to visit the coast, so if the 78．w_________ is good we often go swimming in the sea, or maybe just lie on the 79．b________ and bathe in the sun.
A：OK. Well, thank you very much for your time.
B：You are 80．w_________.
第三节：短文改错（满分10分）
Dear Mrs. Winthrop,
　　So my first week at college is over! No lectures this morning so I think I’d email you and let you know what things are going.
　　I’m glad to say that anything has worked out fine in the dorm. I remember asking for a room as far away from the lifts as possible and they find me a fortable one second floor. There are two girls from my course here and I plan to make friend with them so we can help each other on the course work. Everyone else seems very nice and warmly here.
　
校学生会正在面向全校师生征集创建绿色校园活动的建议。下面是一些已经征集到的建议，请你为校报写一篇英文报道。
Creating a Green Campus
1.绿化环境，多植树种草，愉悦身心；
2.保护环境，尽可能少使用塑料制品等，减少白色污染；
3.考试不作弊，不抄袭作业，不浏览不健康网站。
你的建议……
要求：
1．不要逐词翻译，可适当拓展，以使行文连贯、流畅；
2．开头已为你写好，不计入总词数。
3．词数：100词左右。
83．请根据以下提示，结合你生活中的一个事例，用英语写一篇短文。
We meet a lot of difficulities in our daily life.when problems arise ,do you give up or take a positive attitude towards them? Talk about your opinions.
注意：①无须写标题； ②除诗歌外，文体不限；
③内容必须结合你生活中的一个事例；
④文中不得透露个人姓名和学校名称;
⑤词数为120左右，如引用提示语则不计入总字数。
(提示:请将写作答案写在答题卡上的相应位置，写在此处无效。）

作文：例1
Recently the students' union of our school has been collecting suggestions entitled Creating a Green Campus among all the teachers and students. The followings are some of the good ones from them. Firstly more trees, flowers and grass should be planted in the campus, which can not only make the school look more