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粤华学校高中部2014－2015学年度第二学期
期中考试高二年级英语试卷
（满分150分，答题时间120分钟） Ⅰ听力（共两节，满分20分） Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by three choices marked A, B and C. Listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each question. You will hear each conversation twice. Conversation 1 What is the man?
A guide. B. A musician. C. A painter. What will the man do this month?
Give a performance. B. Attend a piano competition. C. Travel to another country. Conversation 2
Why hasn’t the man seen Bill lately?
He has become ill. B. He is away for a contest. C. He is preparing for a contest. What day is it today?
Wednesday. B. Thursday. C. Friday. Conversation 3
What did the woman do last month?
She bought a book online. B. She bought a book downtown. C. She borrowed a novel from the library.
What is the relationship between the two speakers?
Librarian and student. B. Cousins. C. Friends. Conversation 4
7. What color is the bridge?
A. Golden. B. Red. C. Red-orange.
8. How was the weather when the woman visited the bridge? A. Foggy. B. Fine. C. Cloudy. 9. What will the speakers do next?
A. Look at some photos. B. Talk about another attraction. C. Take some photos of the man. Conversation 5
10. What does the woman want?
A. A pay raise. B. To quit her job. C. A better position. 11. How does the woman want to go to work? A. By subway. B. By bike. C. By bus. 12. What does the woman want to do?
A. Go back to college. B. Go to a night school. C. Ask the man for advice. Conversation 6
13. What does Mr. Brown what to do?
A. Go to Brazil with someone. B. Send someone to Brazil for work. 1
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C. Go to work in Brazil for two months. is Jenny?
A. Their colleague. B. The woman’s sister. C. The man’s wife. do we know about the woman?
A. She has worked there for years. B. She gave birth not long ago. C. She wants to go to Brazil. Section B.
Directions: In this section, you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill in each blank with no more than three words. You will hear the short passage twice A Telephone Message From : David To: Henry Message: 1) A new was started to encourage students to do more sports. 2) Two activities you will be interested in: Playing Place: in the City Sports Center Time: from 3:00 to 4:00 Cost: each time Swimming Place: the Sunshine Swimming Center Time: from 3:45 to every Friday afternoon Ⅱ 语言知识及应用 （共两节，满分40分）
第一节 完形填空 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从21—35各题所给的A、B、C和D中，选出最佳选项，并将答案填在答题卡上相应位置。
The story happened years ago, when my daughter was still little.
I was driving across the country with my daughter to 21 my husband. Since I intended to get to my destination before supper time, I drove 22 for a long time without a stop. Then after driving for many miles, I became tired and needed to stop for a break to get 23 .
I found a rest area. It was mostly deserted, in a quiet area of the highway. I parked the car and carried my 24 into the restroom. When I came out I saw a middle-aged 25 wandering around. Feeling 26 about that, I asked the lady. What 27 me was: they were waiting for us!
The lady told me that she and her husband wanted to see us safely back into our ___28__. She explained that sometimes rest areas could be a 29 place for a young lady like me. She told me that she had a daughter almost my age, so they wanted to make sure that I got safely back on my way.
I was very touched by their 30 . Being young, and probably naive(单纯的) to the potential(潜在的) 31 of rest areas, it had never occurred to me that there was any possibility of something going wrong. I 32 them for their kindness. My daughter and I continued our journey and 33 our destination safely.
I never got their names but years have passed and their kindness is still not 34 . Sometimes angels come in make-up and just because you can’t see their 35 it doesn’t mean they aren’t angels. 2
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21. A. desert B. stop C. join D. save 22. A. slowly B. quickly C. safely D. quietly 23. A. excited B. bored C. interested D. refreshed 24. A. daughter B. luggage C. license D. car 25. A. lady B. man C. couple D. angel 26. A. angry B. curious C. jealous D. terrible 27. A. surprised B. worried C. annoyed D. upset 28. A. room B. car C. area D. park 29. A. quiet B. noisy C. dangerous D. safe 30. A. devotion B. honesty C. bravery D. consideration 31. A. stops B. dangers C. mistakes D. changes 32. A. forgave B. asked C. thanked D. blamed 33. A. reached B. left C. missed D. passed 34. A. seen B. forgotten C. deserted D. recognized 35. A. kindness B. safety C. faces D. wings
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
根据以下各小题的语法性填空，并将各题答案填写在答题卡上相应位置。
36. His ________ (ambitious) to be admitted to a key university is likely to be realized. 37. When you go to a new country, you must adapt yourself _____ new customs. 38. I have a busy life with no time to sit around _______ (feel) sorry for myself.
39. You had better set ______ some time everyday for sports so that you can keep yourself energetic. book seems to be _______ a dictionary than a grammar book.
building ___________ (build) now will be used as our new teaching building. ’d better study hard, _______ you will fall behind others.
43. Do you still remember the days _______ we studied in the same school?
44. Those who can’t see the real person in my body do not make me _______ (annoy). china, this kind of celebration is held ________ (annual)
Ⅲ 阅读 （共两节，满分50分）
第一节 阅读理解 （共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分） A
Linda Evans was my best friend — like the sister I never had. We did everything together: piano lessons, movies, swimming, horseback riding.
When I was 13, my family moved away. Linda and I kept in touch through letters, and we saw each other on special times — like my wedding and Linda’s. Soon we were busy with children and moving to new homes, and we wrote less often. One day a card that I sent came back，stamped “Address Unknown”. I had no idea about how to find Linda.
Over the years, I missed Linda very much. I wanted to share happiness of my children and then grandchildren. And I needed to share my sadness when my brother and then mother died. There was an empty place in my heart that only a friend like Linda could fill.
One day, I was reading a newspaper when I noticed a photo of a young woman who looked very much like Linda and whose last name was Wagman — Linda’s married name. “There must be thousands of Wagmans.” I thought, but I still wrote to her. 3
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She called as soon as she got my letter. “Mrs. Tobin!” she said excitedly, “Linda Evans Wagman is my mother.”
Minutes later I heard a voice that I recognized at once, even after 40 years. We laughed and cried and caught up on each other’s lives. Now the empty place in my heart is filled. And there’s one thing that Linda and I know for sure: We won’t lose each other again!
46. The writer went to piano lessons with Linda Evans ________. A. at the age of 13 B. before she got married
C. after they moved to new homes D. before the writer’s family moved away 47. They didn’t often write to each other because they ________. A. got married B. had little time to do so
C. didn’t like writing letters D. could see each other on special time 48. There was an empty place in the writer’s heart because she ________. A. was in trouble B. didn’t know Linda’s address C. received the card that she sent
D. didn’t have a friend like Linda to share her happiness and sadness 49. The writer was happy when she ________. A. read the newspaper B. heard Linda’s voice on the phone C. met a young woman who looked a lot like Linda D. wrote to the woman whose last name was Wagman 50. They haven’t kept in touch ________. A. for about 40 years B. for about 27 years C. since they got married D. since the writer’s family moved away B
The impression you make at the beginning of an interview is very important. Employers often decide to hire someone in the first three minutes of the interview. They judge you by your appearance, attitude and manners.
A friendly smile when you walk into the room is important. A smile shows a confident and positive attitude.
When you introduce yourself, make eyes contact with the interviewer. Some interviewers offer a handshake. Others don't.
Try to be as natural as possible. But pay attention to your body language. The way you sit, walk, gesture, use your voice and show feeling on your face are all parts of your body language. It makes the interviewer know how you feel about yourself and the situation you are in. Are you feeling positive about yourself? Your abilities? Your interest in the job?
Speak clearly and loudly enough. Show interest and enthusiasm in your voice. When you speak, look at the interviewer. Also don't say negative things about yourself, or former employers.
Listen to questions carefully. If you don't understand a question, ask the interviewer to repeat or explain. \\
Almost everyone is nervous in a job interview. Interviewers know that. They don't expect you to be totally calm and relaxed. But they expect you to try to control your nervousness. They expect you to show confidence in your ability to do the job.
At the end of the interview, thank the interviewer for her or him. It's a good idea to send a short thank-you letter right after the interview, or deliver it by hand. 4
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Phone the company if you have not heard anything after one week. Ask if they have make a decision about the job.
51. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.
A. you should always put on a smile when meeting the employer B. you should stand still with respect before the employer C. the first impression is very important in an interview D. employers understand and like employees' nervousness
52. Why should we pay attention to our body language?___________. A. Because it can help us win the employer's positive impression. B. Because it can help us feel about the employer. C. Because it is needed by our employer.
D. Because we need it to improve our feeling. 53. The main purpose of the passage is ________.
A. to give you some advice on the art of finding a job B. to tell from wrong about job interviews
C. to explain why we should do something about an interview D. to suggest not being shy in an interview 54. The underlined word refers to __________. A. employers B. employees C. interviewers D. interviewees 55. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?___________. A. A Friendly Smile B. Making a Good Impression C. Don't Be Nervous D. Sending a Thank-You Letter C
There are quite a few advantages of wearing school uniforms（校服). The idea may seem disagreeable at first, but considering all the positive effective coming from wearing uniforms you would be more likely to enjoy them.
Teachers love school uniforms because it helps provide an orderly learning environment. Having students dressed in uniforms may teach them how to present themselves in a neat and professional manner. It gives students the opportunity to learn how to dress like young ladies and gentleman. And they can focus their attention on academics rather than style.
Purchasing(购买) school uniforms is easy and needs less hesitation and consideration. No matter what the school’s policy is, there are only specific essential(基本的) pieces to the wardrobe（服装） that are necessary, so it won’t break the bank. A few wardrobe items can last a long time. Parents could also enjoy an easy morning, as it will take less time to choose a set of clothes for the school day.
Students wearing uniforms will feel less pressure about what to wear or not to wear when their classmates are dressed similarly. Getting dressed before school becomes less of a chore(琐事) when students are limited in their choices, so there shouldn’t be any trouble about choosing an outfit for the day and getting ready quickly. Some students may not like the lack of individuality(个性) with a uniform, but some school dress code policies may offer them the opportunities to show their unique styles.
Uniforms today are also becoming trendier and can be seen in many areas of pop culture. Celebrities(名人) and fashion designers are using uniforms as inspiration for new looks which also appeal to students. 56. What would be the best title for the text?
A. How to dress properly. B. The history of school uniforms.
C. The advantages of school uniforms. D. How to deal with pressure in school. 5
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