2015-2016学年广东惠来一中、揭东一中高二上学期期末英语试卷（解析版）

Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Exhibition of Shakespeare’s World

Welcome to the world-famous house where William Shakespeare was born in l564 and where he grew up. The property (房产) remained in the ownership of Shakespeare’s family until 1806. The House has welcomed visitors travelling from all over the world, for over 250 years.

◆Enter through the Visitors’ Centre and see the highly-praised exhibition Shakespeare’s World, a lively and full introduction to the life and work of Shakespeare.

◆Stand in the rooms where Shakespeare grew up.

◆Discover examples of furniture and needlework from Shakespeare’s period.

◆Enjoy the traditional (传统的) English garden, planted with trees and flowers mentioned in the poet’s works.

★The Birthplace is within easy walking distance of all the car parks shown on the map；nearest is Windsor Street (3 minutes’ walk).

★The House may present difficulties but the Visitors’ Centre, its exhibition, and the garden are accessible (可进入的) to wheelchair users

★The Shakespeare Coffee House (opposite the Birthplace).

1.How much is the admission for a family of two grown-ups and two children？

A. ￡9.80.　 　 B. ￡12.00.

C. ￡14.20.　　 D. ￡16.40.

2.Where is the nearest parking place to Shakespeare’s Birthplace？

A. Behind the exhibition hall.

B. Opposite the Visitors’ Centre.

C. At Windsor Street.

D. Near the Coffee House.

3.A wheelchair user may need help to enter 　　　 .

A. the House　　　　　　　 　 B. the garden

C. the Visitors’ Centre D. the exhibition hall

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When the dog named Judy spotted the first sheep in her life, she did what comes naturally. The four-year-old dog set off racing after the sheep across several fields and, being a city animal, lost both her sheep and her sense of direction. Then she ran along the edge of cliff( 悬崖) and fell 100 feet, bouncing off a rock into the sea.

Her owner Mike Holden panicked and called the coastguard of Cornwall, who turned up in seconds . Six volunteers slid down the cliff with the help of a rope but gave up all hope of finding her alive after a 90-minute search.

Three days later, a hurricane hit the coast near Cornwall. Mr. Holden returned home from his holiday upset and convinced his pet was dead. He comforted himself with the thought she had died in the most beautiful part of the country.

For the next two weeks, the Holdens were heartbroken . Then, one day, the phone rang and Steve Tregear, the coastguard of Cornwall, asked Holder if he would like his dog bark.

A birdwatcher, armed with a telescope, found the pet sitting desperately on a rock. While he sounded the alarm, a student from Leeds climbed down the cliff to collect Judy.

The dog had initially been knocked unconscious(失去知觉的)but had survived by drinking water from a fresh scream at the base of the cliff. She may have fed on the body of a sheep which had also fallen over the edge. “The dog was very thin and hungry,” Steve Tregear said , “It was a very dog. She survived because of a plentiful supply of fresh water,” he added.

It was ,as Mr. Holden admitted, “a minor miracle(奇迹)”.

1.The dog Jody fell down the cliff when she was

A. rescuing her owner　 B. caught in a hurricane

C. blocked by a rock　　 D. running after a sheep

2.Who spotted Judy after the accident?

A. A birdwatcher　　　　　　 B. A student from Leeds

C. Six volunteers　　　　　 D. The coastguard of Cornwall

3.What can we infer from the text?

A. People like to travel with their pets.

B. Judy was taken to the fields for hunting.

C. Luck plays a vital role in Judy's survival.

D. Holden cared little where Judy was buried.

4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A. Miracle of the Coastguard.

B. Surviving a Hurricane.

C. Dangers in the Wild

D. Coming Back from the Dead

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In the mid-1950s, I was a somewhat bored early-adolescent male student who believed that doing any more than necessary was wasted effort. One day, this approach threw me into embarrassment

In Mrs. Totten’s eighth-grade math class at Central Avenue School in Anderson, Indiana, we were learning to add and subtract decimals (小数).

Our teacher typically assigned daily homework, which would be recited in class the following day. On most days, our grades were based on our oral answer to homework questions.

Mrs. Totten usually walked up and down the rows of desks requesting answers from student after student in the order the questions had appeared on our homework sheets. She would start either at the front or the back of the classroom and work toward the other end.

Since I was seated near the middle of about 35 students, it was easy to figure out which questions I might have to answer. This particular time, I had completed my usual two or three problems according to my calculations.

What I failed to expect was that several students were absent, which threw off my estimate. As Mrs. Totten made her way from the beginning of the class，I desperately tried to determine which math problem I would get. I tried to work it out before she got to me, but I had brain freeze and couldn’t function.

When Mrs. Totten reached my desk，she asked what answer I’d got for problem No. 14. “I…I didn’t get anything,”　 I answered，and my face felt warm.

“Correct,” she said.It turned out that the correct answer was zero.

What did I learn that day? First, always do all your homework. Second, in real life it isn’t always what you say but how you say it that matters. Third，I would never make it as a mathematician.

If I could choose one school day that taught me the most, it would be that one.

1.What does the underlined part in Paragraph 1 indicate?

A．It is wise to value one’s time.

B. It is important to make an effort

C．It is right to stick to one’s belief.

D. It is enough to do the necessary.

2.Usually, Mrs. Totten asked her students to _______.

A． recite their homework together

B． grade their homework themselves

C． answer their homework questions orally

D． check the answers to their homework questions

3.The author could work out which questions to answer since the teacher always _______.

A． asked questions in a regular way

B． walked up and down when asking questions

C． chose two or three questions for the students

D． requested her students to finish their usual questions

4.　 The author failed to get the questions he had expected because _______.

A. the class didn’t begin as usual

B. several students didn’t come to school

C. he didn’t try hard to make his estimate

D. Mrs. Totten didn’t start from the back of the class

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There are many places to go on safari（观赏野生动物）in Africa, but riding a horse through the flooded waters of Botswana's Okavango Delta must rank as one of the world's most exciting wildlife journeys.

Several safari camps operate as the base for this adventure, providing unique rides twice a day to explore deep into the delta. The camps have excellent horses, professional guides and lots of support workers. They have a reputation for providing a great riding experience.

The morning ride, when the guides take you to beautiful, shallow lakes full of water lilies, tends to be more active. It is unlike any other riding experience. With rainbows forming in the splashing water around you and the sound of huge drops of water bouncing off your body and face. It is truly exciting. You are very likely to come across large wild animals, too. On horseback it is possible to get quite close to elephants, giraffes and many other animals. The sense of excitement and tension levels rise suddenly though, as does your heart rate, as you move closer to them.

In the evening, rides are usually at a more relaxed and unhurried pace. With golden light streaming across the grassy delta and the animals coming out to eat and drink. Sedate though they are, rides at this time of day are still very impressive. As the sun's rays pass through the dust kicked up by the horses, the romance of Africa comes to life.

Back at the camp you can kick off your boots and enjoy excellent food and wine. Looking back on your day, you will find it hard to deny that a horseback Safari is as close as you will ever come to answering the call of the wild.

1.What does the underlined word "They" refer to?

A. Flooded waters　　 B. Wildlife journey

C. Safari camps　　 　 D. Unique rides

2.What does the author find most exciting about a horse safari?

A. Seeing and feeling the real African life.

B. Enjoying good food and wine at the camp.

C. Hunting large animals just as our ancestors did.

D. Being part of the scene and getting close to animals.

3.What does the underlined word "sedate" probably mean?

A. Wild and romantic B. Slow and peaceful

C. Hurry and thirsty　 D. Active and excited

4.The author introduced the riding experience in the OKavango Delta mainly by________.

A. Following space order　　 B. Following time order

C. Making classifications　　 D. Giving examples

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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。

How Can I Fight Laziness?

Lazy people will never achieve anything in life. However, laziness can be defeated once a few changes have been made in your mind.

1.　 Many people lack sleep constantly, since they stay up too late and get up too early to prepare for work. These people have little motivation once they arrive home. Laziness works hand in hand with a lack of motivation and a tendency to put off things. By adjusting your sleep schedule to provide a few more hours of meaningful rest, you can fight laziness throughout the day.

Another way to fight laziness is to change your mind from passive to active. Some people treat their lives as if they were pushed from task to task. Others take a more proactive approach, viewing each task as a challenge they must overcome alone.　　 2.

Some people fight laziness by removing the temptations(诱惑) that surround them. A television in the living room may provide entertainment, but watching too much TV often contributes to laziness. 　 3.　 Complete a few tasks and reward yourself with what you enjoy, such as a good dinner or a film.

Laziness can also be a lasting problem at home. Couples and children may all have different energy levels, but laziness can be spread if not dealt with immediately. 4.　 Be the first to collect and wash dishes after a meal. Others in the home may eventually follow your example and perform their own task. It is difficult to practise laziness when you are surrounded by motivated people.

5.　 Enough exercise and a balanced diet can help you to develop a healthy lifestyle, thus enabling you to have more energy and help lift your spirits.

A. To fight family laziness, set an example.

B. One way to fight laziness is to get enough sleep.

C. Knowing how to fight laziness is important.

D. Finally, taking exercise regularly can help you fight laziness.

E. With strong determination, you will be able to achieve your goal.

F. Laziness sets in when you no longer feel in charge of your own life.

G. Create a reward system for yourself, just as parents do for the children.

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完形填空

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，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

I was on a bus one March evening. The driver didn't　 ________ to start the bus soon because it was not yet _______ .A mid-aged woman got on. Tired and sad, she told her story ________　 , not to anyone particular. On her way to the station, half of her _______　 was stolen. The other half was hidden under her blouse, so she_______　 still had some left. A few minutes later, she stopped crying, but still looked _______.

When all the seats were taken, the driver started the engine. The conductor began to collect the fares. When she camt to an old man in worn-out clothes, he_______　 that he had spent all his money he accidently got on a wrong bus and now was trying to go home. On hearing this, she ordered the old man to　 _______ the bus. The old man was almost in tears as he_______　 her to let him take the bus home. The driver took the conductor's side and repeated the conductor's _______ .

The woman was watching the incident _______ the driver and the conductor raised their voices at the old man, she interferred.

“Stop _______　 him! Can't you see he's only trying to get home”

“He doesn't have any money!” the driver _______ .

“Well, that's no _______ to throw him off the bus.” She insisted.

Then she reached inside her blouse, took out her _______　 money, and handed it to the conductor. “Here's his fare and mine. Just stop giving him a _______ time.

All heads turned to the woman. “ It's only money,” she shrugged.

She rode the rest of her way home _______a happy smile, with the money she'd lost earlier_______.

On the road of life, the help of strangers can_______our roads and lift our spirits. How much sweeter the _______ will be when we make it a little smoother for others!

1.A. try    B. care    C. decide    D. intend

2.A. empty    B. full    C. crowded    D. ready

3.A. tearfully    B. seriously    C. carefully    D. calmly

4.A. fare    B. possession    C.money    D. wealth

5.A. strangely    B. happily    C. secretly    D. fortunately

6.A. unsatisfied    B. weak    C. unhappy    D. excited

7.A. explained    B. declared    C. admitted    D. found

8.A. get off    B. start    C. get on    D. stop

9.A. begged    B. scolded    C. praised    D. thanked

10.A. request    B. action    C. suggestion    D. command

11.A. Unless    B. Although    C. Until    D. When

12.A. attacking    B. bothering    C. blaming    D. wronging

13.A. warned    B. whispered    C. shouted    D. repeated

14.A. problem    B. need    C. matter    D. reason

15.A. spending    B. collected    C. remaining    D.borrowed

16.A. busy    B. cold    C. hard    D. fearful

17.A. giving    B. wearing    C. taking    D. forcing

18.A. forgotten    B. used    C. earned    D. returned

19.A. move    B. increase    C. lighten    D. carry

20.A. world    B. journey    C. smile    D. friendship

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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

A man looking at his smart-phone while walking across a railway crossing in Nanjing __1.__(have) a close knock on Oct. 22. He was so __2.__ (absorb) in his smart-phone that he didn't see a train approaching until it brushed past him，__3.__(throw) him to the ground. This should serve __4._ a warning that people should be aware of their surroundings，especially __5.__ crossing roads.

__6.__(lucky), the man survived a brush with death，but the incident forced the driver to stop the train. An 18－minute delay followed the incident，__7.__ led to a break in the running of other trains on the route.

Smart-phone __8.__ (addict) has spread like an infectious disease. It's evident that it will do great harm to society. What's even worse, some addicts become __9.__(patient) with relatives and friends.

Some people blame the smart-phone for the tragedy, yet in fact people's weakening self-control and self-discipline are__10._ (blame).

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完成句子

1.A lot of Tang poetry has been _______________(翻译)into English.

2.He smiled suddenly, ____________ (露出) a set of amazingly white teeth.

3.The discussion is just meant to ________ (评估)the strengths and weaknesses of other players

4.The people are ________________________（分成） three groups.

5._________________ (与…做比较) him ,you are lucky.

6.What he said at the meeting _______________________me much.(吸引)

7.The little girl ___________________ (感到羞愧的) having failed in the final exam.

8.Though he was a new-men, he _______________________ (习惯于) hard work.

9.I _________________（尝试）go on with my study in the university, but I could not

10.He _____________________(沉溺于)playing games since he was five years old.

11._________________（集中精力工作） the man forgot the appointment that night .

12.If I had been on the spot , I __________________ (call) an ambulance.

13.I wish I _________________ (be) ten years younger.

14.She talked about the film as if she ___________ it.（see）

15.His order is that all of us ________________(get) there before 5 o’clock.

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短文改错

假段定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。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(＼)划掉。

修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

Today we had a chemistry test. I found the test difficulty, but I tried hardly to do it. Suddenly Mary, my best friend, asking me to let her to copy my answers. After think for some time, I let her copy my answers. But after the test, all of us were called to the teacher's office. The teacher was angry because we had same answers in the tests. We were warned not to cheat again so she would need to see our parents. I was very upset. I didn't cheat. I was just helping a friend. Why does she punish me?

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书面表达

根据提示，写一篇建议信。假如你是某报编辑，昨天收到学生李华的来信。请根据来信的内容和所给的要点提示用英语写一封回信。

写作要点: 1. 真诚地与父母交流自己的真实感受：自己长大了,能处理自己的事情。

2. 正确对待父母的爱：理解父母，感激父母的爱

3. ……（至少再写一条自己的建议）

注意： 1. 词数100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3. 开头语已为你写好。但不计入总词数；

Dear Li Hua,

I have read your letter. It is good that you feel grateful for your parents’ love. __________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

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