山西省太原市高二上学期阶段性测评（一）英语试题 及答案

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1、太原市2015-2016学年高二第一学期期中考试英语第一部分 听力理解（略） 第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分25分） 第一节 单选填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。答案写在答题卡上。16.it that Mary over there? No, it_ be her. Im sure she doesnt wear glasses. A. cant B. must not C. wont D. may not 答案：A. 17. the little boy was too _ to tell his family wh

2、at had happened. A. fright B. frightful C. frightened D. frightening 答案：C. 18. The subway is the quickest way to _ in Beijing. A. set off B. get around C. come to D. run away 答案：B. 19. _ I havent heard of anybody who wants to stop living because of the cost. A. Not that B. In case C. Even if D. So f

3、ar 答案： D. 20. when I said someone had broken the rule, I was not _ you. Why are you being so angry. A. leading to B. referring to C. making up D. looking up 答案：B. 21. _ , a powerful earthquake takes place less than once every two years in that place. A. In particular B. In future C. On purpose D. On

4、 average 答案：D. 22. it is believed that the problem _ in the next few years. A. will be solved B. was solved C. has been solved D. is being solved 答案：A. 23. Chinese First Lady Peng Liyuan delivered a speech _ English in the United Nations _ September 26, 2015. A. on; in B. in; on C. with; in D. with;

5、 on 答案： B. 24. The Golden Week holiday is my favorite time of the year, because its not too hot nor too cold, and best of all, I _ a whole week _. A. kick; away B. put; away C. have; off D. make; off 答案：C. 25. After treating my classmates to a big lunch, I began to search my pocket for money, but on

6、ly _ there was not a penny in it. A. find B. finding C. found D. to find 答案：D.第二节完形填空（共15小题；每题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A, B, C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，答案写在答题卡上。 Christmas was approaching rapidly, and all the shoppers around me in the supermarket seemed to be in the holiday sprits. I wished I could

7、be, too, but my gift list was one name shorter _26_ it should have been. Dad was gone, and that was all I could think about. After his doctor diagnosed him with leukemia (白血病) _27_ the age of 69, he _28_ to be sad. Right up until he took his _29_ breath, he kept smiling, trying to keep us optimistic

8、. He knew he was going to a better place, he said, though he couldnt _30_ any place better than here with us. “Preston is the happiest person I know,” Dads friends often said. I couldnt remember a time when there wasnt a _31_ on his face. It came from his _32_ and giving spirits. He got joy out of h

9、elping others, _33_ he sacrificed(牺牲)some things himself. I pushed mu shopping cart (购物车)and looked down at my list. I always loved buying _34_ for Dad. He got so excited at the shirt or shoes Id _35_ for him. Id never have that joy again. I _36_ in front of the Christmas tree. White cards hung from

10、 the branches in between the decorations. Shoppers could choose a card and buy a gift for the people _37_. I started to walk on. The sign in front caught my _38_. “Be a Santa for a Senior.” Id never heard of that program. I stopped, reached out, and _39_ a card: Gift: shirt, size XL; pants, waist 42

11、; and shoes or socks, size 12-12.5. Senior name: Preston. I turned my cart around and _40_ for mens Clothing. I had a gift to buy, for a senior with the same name as my dad and the same size, too. 26. A. so B. that C. then D. than 27. A in B. at C. on D. to 28. A. refusedB. wanted C. decided D. agre

12、ed 29. A. long B. deep C. final D. big 30. A. order B. imagine C. pretend D. plan 31. A. surprise B. smile C. pity D. sorrow 32. A. passive B. clever C. generous D. honest 33. A. as if B. ever since C. now that D. even if 34. A. foods B. gifts C. flowers D. prizes 35. A. made up B. robbed of C. pick

13、ed out D. paid off 36. A. paused B. jumped C. passed D. cried 37. A. at hand B. at present C. in fact D. in need 38. A. decision B. respect C. attention D. hope 39. A. put off B. took off C. took down D. put down 40. A. headed B. waited C. armed D. nodded 答案： 26.D. 27.B. 28.A. 29.C. 30.B. 31.B. 32.C

14、. 33.D.34.B.35.C.36.A. 37.D.38.C.39.C. 40.A.第三部分阅读理解（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。答案写在答题卡上。 A Eagles along with hawks and other raptors(猛兽),are great hunters. Their eyesight is up to eight times better than a human with the best eyesight. Americans national bi

15、rds, the bald eagle, can dive at a speed of up to 322 kilometers per hour. These birds have great strength, too. Eagles can fly with prey that weighs as much as they do. Birds like eagles play an important role in the balance of nature. Many of them also help humans by eating the pests that destroy

16、crops. They also kill sick animals that can spread diseases. The modern world is a dangerous place for these magnificent birds. Thankfully, there are places like the Montana Raptor Conservation in Bozeman, Montana, where injured birds get a second chance of life and freedom. At the center, volunteer

17、s do their best to treat injured birds. Some die from their injures, but around 32 percent are eventually released .Some spend a few weeks or months at the centers, while others may need a year or more to recover. The birds that cannot return to the wild continue at the center and become education b

18、irds. Teams of volunteers take the birds to social and public gatherings to teach people about raptors and their habits. 41. What is Americans national birds? A. The white hawk. B. The bald eagle. C. The black eagle. D. The sick hawk. 42. How do birds help humans according to the passages? A. They f

19、ind food for other animals. B. They bury sick or dead animals. C. They eat the pets that destroy crops. D. They take good care of their own nests. 43.What do people do at the Montana Raptor Conservation Center? A. They keep birds mainly to make a fortune. B. They train birds to perform well at schoo

20、ls. C. They educate birds to live a healthy life. D. They help injured birds recover from injuries. 答案： 41.B. 42. C. 43. D. BFree soloing is rock climbing withouta rope safety equipment. It is so dangerous that less than 1 percent of climbers ever attempt it. Alex Honnold grew up in California aroun

21、d a climbing culture and started climbing at 10. He would go to a climbing gym six days a week for three hours a day. Honnold was a straight-A student in school. But climbing was his main interest, and free soloing quickly became his favorite style. Since those early days, the 27-year-old has made o

22、ver a thousand climbs. He is considered by many to be the best climber in the world. Experienced climber, John Long says over half of the well-known free solo climbers are dead. According to him, Honnolds greatest achievement is that hes still alive! Honnold climbs by fitting his fingers into the cr

23、acks of the rock face. With most of his weight supported by his fingers alone, he pulls himself up. However, his ability to stay focused is as important as his strength. Other climbers agree that the fear of climbing without a rope is a huge challenge to overcome. Everyone knows that a single mistak

24、e would probably be a deadly one. Honnalds great achievements have made him famous, but along with praise comes lots of criticism. Many blame him for taking too many risks. Honnold responds by saying, “I dont think Ill do this forever. But I dont think Ill stop because of the risk. Ill stop because

25、I lose the love for it.” For now hes continuing to follow his passion and climbing to new heights. 44. Which is TRUE about free soloing? A. It is not so dangerous that many climbers attempt it. B. Safety equipment is allowed to be used in free soloing. C. More than half of famous free solo climbers

26、are killed. D. It is banned in many foreign climbing communities. 45. What is important when people do free soloing? A. The weight of the climber. B. Strength and great concentration. C. The fear of climbing with a rope. D. The conditions of the rock face. 46. How do people feel about Honnaolds clim

27、bs? A. They all like him and feel proud of him. B. They want to be as famous as him in free soloing. C. They like to follow him into free soloing. D. Many of them criticize him for risking his life.44. 答案C 45答案B46答案DCFor centuries, the Chinantec people have lived in the mountains of Oazaca, Mexico.

28、They set up villages and planted crops on the steep slopes. But the rough landscape made travel and communication difficult. Shouting over the mountains can damage ones voice, but whistling does not. So some Chinantecs developed a language composed entirely of whistles. It can express almost every w

29、ord in their spoken language. Some scholars think this form of communication dates back to the time of the first language. Chinantecs use different styles of whistling at different distances. The shortest is used face to. A medium-range style can be heard up to 200 meters away. And for long-distance

30、 communication, they place their fingers in their mouths and let out a piercing(尖利的) whistle. In some cases, it can be heard over a kilometer away! Over 104,000 Chinantec people live in northern Mexico, mostly in small villages where their traditional languages are spoken. The whistled language is m

31、ostly used by men, and while women usually can interpret it, they dont “speak” it. Chinantec whistling has ancient roots, but can it survive in a changing world? Modern inventions like cellphones are whistling as a form of long-distance communication. And the Chinantec languages themselves may be in

32、 danger. As Spanish is more and more widely used, even within Chinantec communities, some fear the traditional languages will disappear. Linguists are studying this unique and attractive language while they have the chance. Yet they hope that Chinantec whistles will fly over the mountains in the fut

33、ure. 47. Why was the whistled language developed in Oaxaca, Mexico? A. Because the communication was difficult in mountains. B. Because they needed to plant corps on the steep slopes. C. Because the Chinantec people were born to whistle well. D. Because people there didnt like speaking very much. 48

34、. Which is NOT true about the whistled language? A. There are different styles of whistling in Oaxaca. B. It is mostly used by women in small villages. C. It can date back to the time of the first language. D. It is a language consisting completely of whistles. 49. What is the present situation of t

35、he whistled language? A. Most people take interest in it. B. It has been replaced by cellphones.C. Linguists like to whistle very much. D. It seems to be in danger nowadays. 50. Which can be the best title for the passage? A. The Whistled Language in Mexico B. An Old Tradition in Mexico C. Long-dist

36、ance Communication D. The Funny Whistlers in Mexico 答案：47. A. 48. B. 49. D. 50. A.第二节（共五小题，每小题2分，共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，答案写在答题卡上 How easy is it for you to say to someone “I forgive you”? Many times, when someone hurts you, the last thing you want to do is to forgive them. _51_ Yet studie

37、s have shown that forgiveness can benefit you more than the one you forgive. What is forgiveness? Forgiveness is a conscious decision to let go of your resentment (憎恨). _52_ It doesnt mean that you have to excuse the act or the persons responsibility, either. Instead, you choose not to remember the

38、situation and the person with anger. This will help prevent the negative emotions from causing you greater problems. Let it go! There are many benefits of forgiveness. _53_ It helps reduce your stress and anxiety levels. It can also prevent high blood pressure and depression. For another, when you d

39、evelop the habit of forgiveness, your relationships are healthier. One study found that forgiveness restore positive feelings towards the one who committed the offense. _54_ In addition, another study found that those who practice forgiveness often live longer. Lastly, hating someone always cause yo

40、u more problems than the original “unforgivable” offense. _55_ Why not make an effort to let others know you have forgiven them? Youll feel better and probably they will, too. A. For one thing, forgiveness is good for your health. B. When you finally let go of your anger, you will be rewarded with p

41、eace and joy. C. These positive feelings often spread to other relationships, making them better, too. D. It doesnt mean that you have to forget what the person did to hurt or offend you. E. And even if you know you should, forgiving someone can still be quite a challenge. 答案：51. E. 52. D. 53. A. 54

42、. C.55. B. 第二卷 第四部分语法填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分） 阅读下列材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式，答案写在答题卡上。 Whether you have interviews or 56 (meeting), your conversations are important. But what will you do if you cant understand the person? It cant be polite to repeatedly ask “what” when you dont know what someone 5

43、7_(say)just now. You dont want that person to think his pronunciation is unclear. There are many ways to ask 58_(polite) someone to repeat something. Start for apologizing for not hearing what the person said. You can begin 59 “excuse me” or “pardon” or “sorry”. Then you could kindly say that you di

44、d not hear or understand 60 was said. For instance, you could say, “Im sorry, 61 I didnt quite bear you.” You could also say , “Can you repeat that?” It can be 62 (disappoint) when you dont hear someone clearly. But63 is very important to stay calm and pleasant. And be sure 64 (put)the blame on your

45、self. That makes people feel more 65 (comfort)even when you cant understand them well.56. 答案meetings57. 答案 said解58. 答案politely59. 答案 with60. 答案 what61. 答案 but62. 答案 disappointing63. 答案 it64. 答案 to put65. 答案 comfortable。第五部分写作（共两节，满分20分） 第一节单句改错（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分） 下列各句中都有一处错误，错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 66. Car

46、nival was enjoyed by millions of people today. 答案：把was改为is 67. George is too proud to take no notice of other people. 答案：去掉no 68. Jason suggested take a walk in the park after supper. 答案：把take改为 taking 69. The environment has great effect on the growth of children. 答案：在has后加 a 70. Thanks for Tu Yoyo

47、s endless efforts, she won the Nobel Prize. 答案：把for改为to 第二节书面表达（满分15分） 2016年太原马拉松赛公开招募志愿者。假如你是李华，请给大赛组委会写一封信，申请当一名志愿者。要点如下： 1. 擅长英语； 2. 具备基础的急救知识； 3. 有过志愿者工作经历。 注意：1.词数：100左右， 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 2. 开头和结尾已给出。 Dear Sir or Madam, Im writing in response to your advertisement for volunteers for the 2016 Ta

48、iyuan International Marathon. To be a qualified volunteer, in my view, several abilities are of great importance. For one thing, I have a good command of English. Not only is speaking fluent English a necessary skill in such an international event, but it can also facilitate me to serve as well as c

49、ommunicate with people from other countries. For another, Im equipped with some basic knowledge of emergency, which plays a vital role in this type of sports event like Marathon. More importantly, having related experience of being a volunteer, I am completely confident that I am the right person for this job. Thank you for your consideration. Im looking forward to hearing from you. Yourssincerely， Li Hua- 17 -