2015-2016学年广东省仲元中学高二下学期期末考试英语试题

scientists’ minds at rest. Losing the ice samples would be a disaster, and nobody wants to see a mine of scientific knowledge lost forever in a giant pool. 32. What makes Antarctica a safe place to store ice? A. Its large mountains.

B. Its function as a freezer. D. The absence of global warming.

C. The abundant ice samples there.

33. Jerome compares ice with rocks and tree rings to state that ________. A. it’s necessary to store ice C. ice disappears very quickly

B. it’s more valuable to study ice D. ice should be stored at home

34. What is the researchers’ purpose of studying ice? A. To learn about climate. C. To trap air bubbles.

B. To learn about the Alps. D. To reduce carbon dioxide.

35. What do scientists think of storing ice in Antarctica? A. They consider it an easy job.

B. They’re not optimistic about it. D. They think it’s a reliable way.

C. They think it will cause disasters.

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。

Some people just know how to start a conversation with anyone, in any place. If you’re not one of these lucky types, don’t worry. 36 Remark on the surroundings or occasion. If you’re at a party, for example, you could comment on the food or the music in a positive way like this: “I love this song.” or “The food’s great.”

37 For example. “How is the wine?” or “Who do you know here?” Most people enjoy talking about themselves so asking a question is a good way to get a conversation started.

38 For example, “I really like your purse. Can I ask where you got it?” or “You’re really doing well in this. Can you show me how to do it?”

Remark on anything you have in common. People would like your saying “My daughter went to that school, too. How does your son like it?”

39 Don’t say something that obviously causes offence and avoid heavy subjects such as politics or religion. Stick to light subjects like the weather, surroundings，and anything you have in common such as movies or sports teams.

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Listen effectively. 40 You can’t concentrate on what someone’s saying if you’re thinking about what you’re going to say next. The key to effective communication is to focus fully on the speaker and show interest in what’s being said. Nod occasionally, smile at the person, and encourage the speaker to continue with or “uh huh.” A. Choose subjects you’re interested in. B. Use a praise to create a good atmosphere. C. Keep the conversation going with small talks. D. It is not the same as waiting for your turn to talk. E. Ask specific questions that are related to the drinks.

F. Ask a question that requires more than just a yes or no answer G. Here are some ways to have a conversation with someone new. 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)

Last Christmas, I didn’t get a single Christmas present. This wasn’t a 41 . I had asked for it. As early as a week before Christmas, I had decided that instead of 42 presents, I wanted to buy presents for the 43 in the local orphanage (孤儿院).

When I told my family my plans, there was a lot of 44 . On Christmas Day, however, the 45 shocked me. As I knocked on the door of the orphanage that morning. I fell 46 and unprepared for what was coming. I almost 47 , but then a woman opened the door and 48 as she led me in.

I’d heard a lot about how orphanages were 49 built but the reality was still a shock. I instantly 50 it. There were no smiles. It felt a bit like being in a huge house filled with forgotten, 51 kids. I was taken to a room full of children, and was suddenly 52 at how empty it felt. I wanted to make these children smile. I felt 53 , and I was. But then, as my presents were 54 , the atmosphere in the room changed. I could see the 55 in the eyes of the children. My feeling of powerlessness 56 . A little girl ran up to me and 57 my legs. I carried a little boy in my arms and he kissed me on the nose before lying 58 against my shoulder, which moved me to tears. For many of us, Christmas is the best time of the year. The time I spent in the orphanage taught me that the 59 I felt at Christmases should not be taken for granted. It taught me to 60 everything that was mine.

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41. A. joke B. holiday C. surprise C. donating C. workers

D. story D. exchanging D. children D. humor D. emotion D. uncomfortable D. broke in D. cried D. randomly D. abandoned D. unconscious D amused D. powerless D. handed out D. tension D. returned D. hit D. guiltily D. loneliness D. value

42. A. distributing B. receiving 43. A. doctors 44. A. support 45. A. trend

B. patients B. doubt

C. disagreement C. reality C. excited

B. disaster B. ashamed

46. A. energetic 47. A. turned up 48. A. hesitated 49. A. secretly 50. A. hated

B. turned away C. broke down B. smiled

C. whispered

B. frequently C. poorly B. left

C. forgot

51. A. unwanted 52. A. regretful 53. A. proud

B. unwilling B. angry

C. unbearable C. confused

B. encouraged C. disappointed B. put aside B. kindness B. grew B. bit

C. turned down C. excitement C. disappeared C. scratched C. quickly C. respect C. contribute

第II卷

54. A. picked out 55. A. envy 56. A. arose

57. A. hugged 58. A. heavily 59. A. happiness 60. A. receive

B. gently B. gratitude B. keep

第三部分英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分) 第二节(共10小题每小题1.5分，满分15分)

As I am getting older, I find a terrible problem that my memory is getting even 61 (bad). I always forget 62 (do) what I have exactly done. What’s wrong with me? I think I shouldn’t have been so forgetful just 63 I’m not old enough to forget things. It must be horrible if the situation 64 (continue) in the next years. Now, I have to take a note 65 (avoid) missing something I should do. However, several years ago, I took great 66 (proud) in my good memory because I would keep something in my mind easily. That’s 67 I don’t think study was a problem when I was in high school.

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Perhaps, recently I was busy 68 some little things both in family and work so I was 69 (complete) tired. But meanwhile I had to admit that time had taken away my energy not only physically but also mentally. No matter who you are or how strong you are, you’re certain to be weak in front of 70 (nature) law. 第三部分 写作(共两节；满分35分)

第一节 短文改错 (共10小题；每小题l分，满分10分)

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意： 1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2. 只允许修改l0处，多者 (从第11处起) 不计分。

Our school was founded in 1989. It’s in the foot of a mountain. It’s a real beautiful school in our city, that many flowers and trees have been planted. There is no dormitory for student in the school so no one else lives in it. School starts at seven o’clock but we have to get up very early in morning to go to school from home. There are many activities in our school. That we like most is the sports meeting, and they all take an active part in it. The school basketball team won the national match in 2015, earn a great honor for our school.

第二节书面表达(满分25分)

假如你是李华， 是英国某高中的交换生，你的朋友Tom 最近上课经常开小差， 不完成作业， 有时还无故逃课， 请按照以下要点给Tom写一封信。

1、描述该同学的行为；2、他的行为将造成什么后果；3、表示愿意帮助他 注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 信的开头和结尾已为你写好。 Dear Tom,

We are good friends and I really care about you. ___________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________

I am looking forward to your reply.

Yours Li Hua

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答案：

第二部分阅读理解 (共两节，满分40分) 第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)

21—23 CBD 24—27 BBCD 28—31 CADB 32—35 BAAD 36—40 GFBCD 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)

41-45 CBDAC；46-50 DBBCA；51-55 ABDDC；56-60 CABAD 第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分) 61. worse 66. pride

62. doing

63. because

68. with

64. continues 65. to avoid 69. completely 70. natural

67. why

Dear Tom,

We are good friends and I really care about you. Recently, I’ve noticed that you are not behaving yourself at school. Your mind often wanders in class, so you can’t absorb the important knowledge the teacher gives us. To make matters worse, you fail to finish your homework and sometimes even skip classes for no good reason. There is no doubt that if you don’t stop doing all these improper things，you can’t fulfill your university dream, let alone starting a promising future. Besides, you will disappoint those who care about you, for which you will surely feel regretful in the future. I suggest you change your attitude towards study before it is too late. (106)

As a sincere friend, I am always ready to help. So just be open and talk about your problem with me. (21)

I am looking forward to your reply.

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