2015届广东从化第二中学高二下期中英语试卷（解析版）

James shook his money box again. Nothing! He carefully　　　　 coins that lay on the bed. $24.52 was all that he had. The bicycle he wanted was at least $90! How on earth was he going to get the　　　 of the money?

He knew that his friends all had bicycle. It was　　　 to hang around with people when you were the only without wheels. He thought about what he could do. There was no　　 asking his parents, for he knew they had no money to　　　　 .

There was only one way to get money, and that was to　　　 it. He would have to find a job. But who would hire him and what could he do? He decided to ask Mr. Clay for advice, who usually had　　　 on most things.

“Well, you can start right here,” said Mr. Clay. “My windows need cleaning and my car needs washing.”

That was the beginning of James’s odd-job(零工) business, For three months he works every day after finishing his homework. He was amazed by the　　　　 of jobs that people found for him to do. He took dogs and babies for walks, cleared out cupboards, and mended books. He lost count of the　　　　 of cars he washed and windows he cleaned, but the　　　　 increased and he knew that he would soon have　　 for the bicycle he longed for.

The day finally came when James counted his money and found $94.32. He　　　　 no time and went down to the shop to pick up the bicycle he wanted. He rode　　　　 home, looking forward to showing his new bicycle to his friends. It had been hard　　　　 for the money, but James knew that he valued his bicycle far more since he had bought it with his own money. He had　　　　 what he thought was impossible, and that was worth even more than the bicycle.

1.A. cleaned　　　　 B. covered　　　　 　 C. counted　　　　 D. checked

2.A. amount　　　　 B. part　　　　　　　　 C. sum　　　　　　 D. rest

3.A. brave　　　　　　 B. hard　　　　　　　　 C. smart　　　　 D. unfair

4.A. point　　　　　　 B. reason　　　　　　 C. result　　　　 D. right

5.A. split　　　　　　 B. spend　　　　　　 C. spare　　　　 D. save

6.A. borrow　　　　 B. earn　　　　　　　　 C. raise　　　　 D. collect

7.A. decisions　　　 B. experience　　　 C. opinions　　　 D. knowledge

8.A. similarity　　 B. quality　　　　 C. suitability　　 D. variety

9.A. brand　　　　　 B. number　　　　　 C. size　　　　　　 D. type

10.A. effort　　　 B. pressure　　　　 C. money　　　　 D. trouble

11.A. all　　　　　　 B. enough　　　　　 C. much　　　　　　 D. some

12.A. gave　　　　　　 B. left　　　　　　 C. took　　　　　　 D. wasted

13.A. patiently　 　 B. proudly　　　　 C. silently　　 D. tiredly

14.A. applying　　 B. asking　　　　　 C. looking　　 　 D. working

15.A. deserved　　 B. benefited　　　 C. achieved　　 　 D. learned

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语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）

When I was in my first year of college, I1.　　 (feel) hopeless, lonely and very depressed. 2.　 a cloudy day of September 15, I was walking from class across campus to catch my bus home, head down, fighting tears of despair, when　 3.　　 old man came along the sidewalk toward me. I had never seen him before. Embarrassed at being seen in such an unhappy mood, I turned my head away and tried to hurry past. I thought he would walk on by, 　 4. he moved until he was directly in front of me, waited, and then smiled.

5.　 (look) into my eyes, this stranger spoke in a quiet voice, " I’m sure that　 6. is unhappy will pass. You're going to be OK. Come on!" I cannot explain the effect of that moment. He gave me one thing I had lost　 7. (complete): hope. I looked for him on campus to thank him, but never saw　 8.　　 again.

That was thirty years ago. I know how lucky　 9.　 is to meet such a kind man. Furthermore, I have never forgotten that moment, 10.　 taught me to give hope to others wherever I see them in trouble.

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句子翻译（共5小题，每小题3分，满分15分）

1.我没有时间闲坐着和你聊天。( sit around)

2.他正是通过自身的努力才战胜了那么多的困难，取得了今天的成就的。(It is … that…)

3.他渴望帮助地震灾民。(be dying to)

4.我曾经每天写英文日记。(used to do)

5.别难为情了，我只是说个笑话。(be/feel embarrassed)

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It was one of the hottest days of the dry season. We had not seen rain in almost a month. The crops were dying. Cows had stopped giving milk. The streams were long gone back into the earth. If we didn’t see some rain soon we would lose everything.

I was in the kitchen making lunch for my husband and his brothers when I saw my six-year-old son, Billy, walking toward the woods. He was obviously walking with a great effort, trying to be as still as possible. Minutes after he disappeared into the woods, he came running out again, toward the house.

Moments later, however, he was once again walking in that slow purposeful long step toward the woods. This activity went on for over an hour: walking cautiously to the woods, then running back to the house. Finally, my curiosity got the best of me. I crept out of the house and followed him on his journey.

He was cupping both hands in front of him as he walked; being very careful not to spill(溅出) the water he held in them. Branches and thorns slapped his little face but he did not try to avoid them. He had a much greater purpose. As I leaned in to spy on him, I saw the most amazing site.

Several large deer appeared threatening in front of him. But Billy walked right up to them. I almost screamed for him to get away. And I saw a baby deer lying on the ground, obviously suffering from heavy loss of water and heat exhaustion, lift its head with great effort to lap(舔) up the water cupped in my beautiful boy’s hand.

I stood on the edge of the woods watching the most beautiful heart I have ever known working so hard to save a life. As the tears that rolled down my face began to hit the ground, they were suddenly joined by other drops... and more drops... and more. I looked up at the sky. It was as if God, himself, was weeping with pride.

1.What can be learned from Paragraph 1?

A. The writer lived in the hottest place.

B. It wouldn’t rain during the dry season.

C. All the crops in the area were dead.

D. People were in great need of rain.

2.Billy walked carefully to the woods because ______.

A. he was not old enough to walk freely

B. he didn’t want to be followed by his mother

C. he tried not to spill the water in his hands

D. he wanted to attract his mother’s attention

3.Why did the writer almost scream for Billy to get away?

A. Because she saw the most amazing site in the woods

B. Because those large deer appeared dangerous

C. Because she saw a baby deer laying on the ground

D. Because the deer suffered from heavy loss of water

4.After learning about the truth, the author felt _______.

A. curious and confused　　　　 B. scared and excited

C. moved and curious　　　　　　 D. proud and moved

5.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A. The Water of Life　　 B. Importance of Water

C. How to Save Animals　 D. Animals in Danger

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It was one of the happiest times of my life. I was 29 and had just received my bachelor’s degree, graduating with honors despite working two jobs and being a wife and mother. My parents and five-year-old son were in the audience when I walked onto the stage at Ashland University to get my diploma. I was so excited and proud to be starting a teaching career and contributing more to my family’s well-being.

But when I got home that evening, there was a note from my husband written on the back of an envelope. It basically said he had come to get his clothes and wouldn’t be back. We’d been having trouble, but the finality of that note still came as a shock. He had emptied our bank account. We were horribly in debt. I had quit my previous jobs in expectation of interviewing for a teaching position. Plus, I was eight months pregnant.

I had my son, and I was about to bring a new life into the world, so despite my deep sadness, I had to go on. The next morning, I woke up, put my feet on the floor, took a deep breath, fixed breakfast, and basically did everything I always did. I used my routine to keep me moving. After being in the military for six years, I guess you can say I relied on my training, like all good soldiers do in tough situations. One small step after one small step was the way I bounced back.

And in the seven years since, I’ve continued moving forward. I got a job as a kindergarten teacher, earned a master’s degree in education, and watched my babies grow to twelve and seven. I certainly would never have chosen to put them through this, but looking back, I’m glad it happened to me when it did. It helped me find my voice and myself a lot sooner. It helped me grow independent, confident, and strong—things I’m hopefully instilling(灌输) now in my children.

1.After getting her bachelor’s degree, the author expected to ________.

A. become a teacher　　 B. be a wife and mother

C. work two jobs　 　　 D. get divorced

2.What do we know about the author from Paragraph 2?

A. Her husband wrote a note to congratulate her on her graduation.

B. She had just been to a job interview when her husband left her.

C. Her husband paid off all the debts from the bank.

D. She was going to have another baby soon.

3.The author’s hardships in life made her ________.

A. become confident and independent

B. work harder in the kindergarten

C. use her routine to move forward

D. feel pleased with what happened to her

4.It can be inferred from the passage that __________.

A. The author’s parents helped her a lot

B. The author received further education later

C. The author earned a master’s degree when she was 29

D. The author didn’t know how to deal with marriage

5.What helped the author to pull through her hard time?

A. The divorce with her husband.

B. Her fellow soldiers in the army.

C. Her decision to find a new job.

D. A strong mind and love for her kids.

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Stage fright or performance anxiety is the anxiety, or fear which may occur in an individual by the requirement to perform in front of an audience. It is most commonly seen in school situations, like stand-up projects and class speeches. It has numerous forms: heart beating fast, trembling hands and legs, sweaty hands, dry mouth etc.

In fact, most of the fear occurs before you step on stage. Once you’re up there, it usually goes away. Thus, it is a phenomenon that you must learn to control. Try to think of stage fright in a positive way. It heightens your energy, adds color to your cheeks. With these good side effects you will actually look healthier and more physically attractive.

Many of the top performers in the world get stage fright so you are in good company. Stage fright may come and go or decrease, but it usually does not disappear permanently. You must concentrate on getting the feeling out and present what you have prepared calmly.

Remember “Nobody” ever died from stage fright. But, according to surveys, many people would rather die than give a speech. If that applies to you, and you are an unlucky guy who is with stage fright the whole time, try out some of the strategies(策略) as follows to help get yourself under control. Realize that you may never overcome stage fright, but you can learn to control it, and use it to your advantage.

Strategies are as follows when the program begins:

1) If legs are trembling, lean on table or shift legs or move.

2) Don’t hold notes. The audience can see them shake. Use three-by-five cards instead.

3) Use eye contact. Look at the friendliest faces in the audience.

Remember nervousness doesn’t show one-tenth as much as it feels. Before each presentation, make a short list of the items you think will make you feel better. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different combinations. You never know which ones will work best until you try. Use these steps to control stage fright so it doesn’t control you. Once you are used to stage fright, you will find you on the road to a great speech-maker.

1.Someone may be most likely to suffer from stage fright when he/she is ______.

A. attending an English class

B. standing in a classroom

C. watching a performance

D. talking in front of people

2.By thinking of stage fright in a positive way, one could ______.

A. learn to control stage fright

B. get rid of stage fright

C. calm down before stepping on stage

D. become more physically attractive

3.Which of the following is true?

A. Top performers usually suffer from stage fright.

B. Stage fright may stay with a person for a life time.

C. Nobody would rather die than give a speech.

D. No one can overcome or control stage fright.

4.The author advises people with stage fright to ______.

A. show one-tenth of their nervousness

B. experiment with different kinds of stage fright

C. refer to the strategies whenever they feel the need

D. use one of the strategies each time

5.The passage mainly talks about ______.

A. how to deal with stage fright

B. what stage fright is like

C. when stage fright occurs

D. why people have stage fright

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下面是新书介绍， 请根据各段内容介绍，完成文章各题匹配。

A. Busy parents? Bored children? Do you want something educational to entertain your children while you do something else? This is the most popular book for the under-fives.

Wonderful stories and beautiful pictures. They are promised to be quiet when they open the book. What’s more, it is cheap.

B. Written by Bill Poole, CEO, president, and founder of Life Lead International, it is a good choice for your children. With an animated fable, the Journey to Newland storybook provides readers with a cast of memorable characters, a captivating story, and a common language to deal with difficult and often emotionally sensitive issues in negotiating change within their organizations.

C. Sorts out some misunderstandings and common confusions of the English language with practical savvy and occasional sass. The Word Book from Writers.com answers simple questions succinctly (is it discreet? or discrete? sensual or sensuous?). Other answers go a step further—with entertaining forays into the quirks and fascinations of English.

D. IELTS consists of four parts: listening, reading, writing and speaking. Listening is very important. Are you confident? Have you made well preparation? IELTS Listening is helpful for your preparation for IELTS, which is supposed to enable you to obtain an overall score.

E. As the world's most popular automotive magazine, Car and Driver informs and entertains people who like cars. It offers the highest quality vehicle tests in the business by applying a discerning eye to every car, pickup truck, van, and sport-utility vehicle that is marketed for consumers. The magazine also covers the latest developments in technology, which affect automobiles and driving.

F. Susan Weinschenk’s excellent ideas on making a perfect speech are so effective that once you own the book, you will become a good speaker. How to organize, how to resent, how to conquer your audience become so easy. Speakers will become confident with the guidance of the book.

请阅读以下的人员资料，依据不同人员的需求，进行信息匹配。

1.Susan comes from China. As a middle school student, she wrote quite a lot of short stories, some of which were published in the newspaper. But sometimes she is confused when she comes across some words and phrases. She wants to find something to help her to sort out the misunderstandings and common confusions of the English language.

2.Arthur has been working in China for about two years. Now he needs a car, for he has to send his daughter to school before he goes to work. Before that he has to collect all kinds of information about cars so as to make a good choice.

3.Ron’s wife is in hospital. He has to take care of the four-year-old John and do all the housework. But John follows him all the time. Ron feels tired and he wants to find something suitable for John, which should be educational and cheap.

4.Li Ming tends to enter the training for IELTS for immigration purpose next term. But he is afraid that his listening is not good enough. He needs more special training on his listening to make well preparations for the IELTS.

5.Alice is now studying in China, and she is especially interested in making a speech. She is invited to make a speech to introduce IELTS for her new classmates next week. She needs a book to help her improve her speech.

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单词拼写（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）

1.As far as I am concerned, the testing of spoken English is both necessary and __________(有益的).

2.I must ask you _____________ (陪伴) me to the police station.

3.Mother’s Day is celebrated _____________ (每年) on the second Sunday of May in the world.

4.What he has done _______________ (见证) his ability.

5.We will make _____________ (安排) for your course according to your demand.

6.He was _______________ (生气) with me about my carelessness.

7.It is hoped that education should be ________________ (有关的) to children’s need.

8.You should _______________（适应）yourself to the new environment.

9.We’ll go early, ________________ (否则) we may not get a seat.

10.Everyone in the class is expected to _______________ (参加) in the discussion.

11.The match was ________________ (取消) because of bad weather.

12.I ______________ (声明) at the meeting that I did not support him.

13.Many people ______ (渴望) better working conditions and more education for their children.

14.I feel much _____________ (同情) for those homeless people on the street.

15.The other day I ____________ from (收到) one of my friends in Japan.

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基础写作(共1小题，满分20分)

上周，一批英国学生到达佛山华文中学进行访问交流。假设你是该校通讯员，请根据以下内容给当地一家报社写一篇英文报道。

[写作内容]

[写作要求]

只能使用5个句子表达全部的内容。

[评分标准]

句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章结构连贯。

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