2015学年广东东莞南开实验学校高二上期中英语试卷（带解析）

1. 语法填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
【小题1】We are ________________ (delight) you’re coming to work with us.
【小题2】First we’ll put you as an ________________ (assist) to an experienced journalist. Later you can cover a story and submit the article yourself.
【小题3】They must use research to inform themselves _____________ the missing part of the story.
【小题4】Unfortunately he was bitten by a ___________ snake while working in the field. (poison)
【小题5】Wow! It’s so messy. Please make everything ___________ place.
【小题6】If I ________________ (be) ten years younger, I would accept the offer and do the job.
【小题7】If I _____________ (leave) a little earlier, I would have caught the train. Now, I have to take a taxi.
【小题8】Only then ___________ I begin my work on designing a new bridge.
【小题9】9Not only ____________ she good at English, but also she is good at maths.
【小题10】The woman felt that her life was ______________ (aim) after her children left home.
【小题11】Please take all your personal _________________ (possess) with you when leaving the bus.
【小题12】The rain was very heavy and ____________________ (consequent) the land was flooded.
【小题13】But it was ________________ (evidence) that ideas were changing in the 13^th century when painters like Giotto di Bondone began to paint religious scenes in a more realistic way.
【小题14】Frick has a __________________ (prefer) for pre-twentieth century Western paintings, and these are well-represented in this excellent collection.
【小题15】Although the future may be difficult for you, whenever you need ______________ (warm) and love, remember I’ll give it to you.

2. 写句子（每空1分，满分15分）
【小题1】她宁愿死都不愿失去孩子们。She _________ __________ die ___________ lose the children.
【小题2】有必要的话，我会请你帮忙。_____________ ___________, I’ll call you for help.
【小题3】I won’t go __________ ____________ (除非有人邀请).
【小题4】 他们到底什么时候结婚的？When ___________ _____________ ___________ they got married?
【小题5】She suggested us turning to him for help. =" She" suggested that ______ _____ to him for help.
【小题6】只有努力工作，你将来才能成功。
Only if you work hard ____________ ___________ ___________ in the future.

1. Someone who deeply impressed you may have appeared in your life for just a few minutes.
To celebrate my 10th birthday, I invited some friends to a fast food restaurant. We          hamburgers and Coca Cola at the counter. When our             came, I started walking towards a(n)         table. By bad luck, my purse strap（带子）got           on a chair and the tray(托盘) that I was holding slipped from my hands and went flying  in the air.   The tray, and its contents,     on a man who was just about to      a bite of his sandwich. I stared, greatly    , as the drinks wet his white shirt badly.
Then I closed my eyes and prepared myself for his burst of     . Instead, he said, “ It’s OK” to comfort me before he disappeared into the washroom.
Still shaky and     what to do next, my friends and I went to a table and sat there, trying our best to look    . A moment later, the man came out of the washroom and     our table. My heart almost stopped beating. I thought he was going to ask for my father’s     and call him.
To my surprise, he     smiled at us, handed us some cash and said, “Buy yourself new hamburgers.” He then walked    away without even finishing his food.
He could have made what was already an uncomfortable situation worse, but he chose a different way and gave us a reason to believe that there is still     in this world. I’ll never forget his actions.

【小题1】

A．made B．ordered C．required D．demanded

【小题2】

A．food B．turn C．bill D．menu

【小题3】

A．tidy B．full C．empty D．crowded

【小题4】

A．fixed B．caught C．cut D．tied

【小题5】

A．knocked B．hung C．threw D．fell

【小题6】

A．taste B．take C．swallow D．chew

【小题7】

A．discouraged B．disappointed C．shocked D．annoyed

【小题8】

A．bitterness B．anxiety C．anger D．sorrow

【小题9】

A．unsure B．unrest C．frightened D．puzzled

【小题10】

A．mild B．honest C．modest D．calm

【小题11】

A．drew B．approached C．pushed D．laid

【小题12】

A．help B．position C．number D．job

【小题13】

A．suddenly B．strangely C．excitedly D．merely

【小题14】

A．hurriedly B．gradually C．finally D．slowly

【小题15】

A．kindness B．happiness C．politeness D．brightness

1. The mobile phone rule is just common polite behavior. Most people today have a mobile phone. In fact, many people can’t imagine how they ever get along without them. However, many people also complain(抱怨) about mobile phone users. People complain about other people loudly discussing personal matters in public places. They complain when mobile phones ring in movie theaters and concert halls. They complain about people driving too slow, and paying no attention to where they are going because they are talking  on a mobile phone. And they complain about people walking around talking to people who aren’t there.
Whenever a new communication technology becomes popular, it changes the way in which society is organized. Society has to invent rules for the polite way to use the new devices（装置）. Our rules of politeness for mobile phones are still evolving（发展；使逐渐形成）.
The mobile phone rule applies to most public places. Always try to have your phone ring as low as possible or put your mobile phone on the vibration（振动） mode, soitdoes not distract the people around you. The basic mobile phone rule includes:
1. Switch it off: Turn it off when you have meetings, worship, and so on.
2. Be brief: When you get a call and you’re with friends, keep the call short.
3. Permission: Often, it is correct and polite behavior to inform others at the beginning of the meeting that you are expecting an important call and get their permission.
4. Be polite: Don’t scream — speak in a lower-than-normal voice.
5. Don’t distract: Avoid talking where you may be distracting to others.
6. Driving: It is not only very dangerous, but also unlawful in most countries to drive and talk on your mobile phone.
【小题1】What is the best title for this passage?

A．How to use a mobile phone.

B．Mobile phone rule.

C．The disadvantages of mobile phones.

D．Mobile phones — making them work for us.

【小题2】According to this passage, we can know that the rules for mobile phones are______.

A．far from our satisfaction

B．getting worse

C．making people disappointed

D．developing gradually

【小题3】Which of the tips on using mobile phones properly is mentioned in this passage?

A．Concentrate on what others say.

B．Speak at the top of your voice in order to make yourself heard.

C．Always turn off your mobile phones.

D．Had better not distract others.

【小题4】What is the main purpose of writing the first paragraph?

A．To attract readers to the topic of the passage.

B．To give examples about people’s improper behaviors with mobile phones.

C．To criticize people’s improper behaviors.

D．To show mobile phones have brought people a lot of trouble.

【小题5】What does the word underlined“it” refer to in Paragraph 3?

A．A mobile phone.

B．The ring of the phone.

C．The mobile phone rule.

D．The conversation on the phone.

2. Runners in a relay race pass a stick in one direction. However, merchants（商人） passed silk, gold, fruit, and glass along the Silk Road in more than one direction. They earned their living by traveling the famous Silk Road.
The Silk Road was not a simple trading network. It passed through thousands of cities and towns. It started from eastern China, across Central Asia and the Middle East, and ended in the Mediterranean Sea. It was used from about 200 B.C. to about 1300 A.D., when sea travel offered new routes. It was sometimes called the world’s longest highway. However, the Silk Road was made up of many routes, not one smooth path. They passed through what are now 18 countries. The routes crossed mountains and deserts and had many dangers of hot sun, deep snow and even battles. Only experienced traders could return safe.
The Silk Road got its name from its most prized product. Silk could be used like money to pay taxes or buy goods. But the traders carried more than just silk. Gold, silver, and glass from Europe were much found in the Middle East and Asia. Horses traded from other areas changed farming practices in China. Indian merchants traded salt and other valuable goods. Chinese merchants traded paper, which produced an immediate effect on the West. Apples traveled from central Asia to Rome. The Chinese had learned to graft(嫁接) different trees together to make new kinds of fruit. They passed this science on to others, including the Romans. The Romans used grafting to grow the apple. Trading along the Silk Road led to world-wide business 2,000 years before the World Wide Web.The people along the Silk Road did not share just goods. They also shared their beliefs. The Silk Road provided pathways for learning, diplomacy(外交), and religion (宗教).
【小题1】 It’s probable that traders along the Silk Road needed ____________.

A．to remember the entire trade route

B．to deal with a lot of difficulties

C．to receive certain special training

D．to know the making of products

【小题2】The Silk Road became less important because ____________.

A．it was made up of different routes

B．silk trading became less popular

C．people needed fewer foreign goods

D．sea travel provided easier routes

【小题3】What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?

A．Silk was the most prized product.

B．The Silk Road led to world-wide business.

C．People traded many goods along the route.

D．The Silk Road used to be the world’s longest highway.

【小题4】New technologies could travel along the Silk Road because people ___________.

A．traded goods along the route

B．shared each other’s beliefs

C．learned from one another

D．earned their living by traveling

【小题5】What is the best title for the passage?

A．The Silk Road: East Meets West

B．The Silk Road: Past and Present

C．The Silk Road: Routes Full of Dangers

D．The Silk Road: Pathways for Learning

3. Planning your holiday? Whether you’re going to Yunnan or UK, it’s important to make sure you’re well-prepared. Here’s a handy checklist to help you.
Location
The first thing you have to decide is where you want to go. Of course a lot will depend on your time and budget. Do you want to relax on a beach, visit some famous landmarks, or hike through some beautiful scenery? All these things are available in China, but if your budget stretches, why not look at somewhere else in Asia, or even farther.
Packing
There can be such a thing as being over prepared when traveling, but you don’t want to forget something important. It can be a good idea to wear pants with zipped pockets. In certain countries local thieves will target unsuspecting tourists for their money. It can also be worth packing some basic medical supplies. If you are going to be moving around a lot, buy a good backpack. Finally, remember to pack clothes that are going to be suitable for the weather.
Accommodation
There are several things to consider when picking where you want to stay. Location is often the most important. When staying in hotels, it is often a good idea to book your first night in a new city. After all, you will not be familiar with the surroundings and will want somewhere to leave your luggage. However, don’t spend more than a couple of days at the same hotel. When you get to a new place, you might soon discover there’s somewhere better to stay.
Don’t forget
The key to a good holiday is detail. When you’re traveling, especially in a foreign country, don’t forget to change some money before you leave. If you’re traveling somewhere tropical, you might need some injections or pills to avoid disease. And it’s always worth taking out travel insurance, just in case you find yourself in a spot of bother during the trip. Don’t forget to check the exchange rates. The strong yuan has made traveling abroad cheaper recently. It can also be a good idea to write down the phone number of the closest Chinese embassy, in case you need help while abroad.
【小题1】You have to take all the following into consideration EXCEPT _______ when deciding where to spend your holiday.

A．culture

B．purpose

C．money

D．time

【小题2】Pants with zipped pockets are recommended mainly because _______.

A．it’s a good measure in case of emergencies

B．you’ll be expected to buy a lot of souvenirs

C．you’ll carry many small things with you

D．it will help you guard against local theft

【小题3】As for accommodation, the writer’s tip is _______.

A．to stay away from the downtown areas to get cheap places

B．to book one or two nights in the same hotel in case you don’t like it

C．to choose your location after you arrive at your destination

D．better not to leave your luggage in unfamiliar hotels

【小题4】It can be inferred from the last part that we should _______.

A．choose the most suitable kind of travel insurance

B．use RMB in all foreign countries since the yuan is strong

C．check the exchange rates so as to decide what currency (货币) to buy

D．get in touch with Chinese embassy if we need help when abroad

【小题5】What’s the purpose of the passage?

A．To attract the tourists to travel abroad.

B．To tell some travel information to tourists.

C．To help the tourists make good preparations for their holidays.

D．To remind tourists of the safety during their journey.

4. When something goes wrong, it can be very satisfying to say, “Well, it’s so-and-so’s fault.” or “I know I’m late, but it’s not my fault; the car broke down.” It is probably not your fault, but once you form the habit of blaming somebody or something else for a bad situation, you are a loser. You have no power and could do nothing that helps change the situation. However, you can have great power over what happens to you if you stop focusing on whom to blame and start focusing on how toremedythe situation. This is the winner’s key to success.
Winners are great at overcoming problems. For example, if you were late because your car broke down, maybe you need to have your car examined more regularly. Or, you might start to carry along with you the useful phone numbers, so you could call for help when in need. For another example, if your colleague causes you problems on the job for lack of responsibility or ability, find ways of dealing with his irresponsibility or inability rather than simply blame the person. Ask to work with a different person, or don’t rely on this person. You should accept that the person is not reliable and find creative ways to work successfully regardless of how your colleague fails to do his job well.
Being a winner is all about creatively using your skills and talents so that you are successful no matter what happens. Winners don’t have fewer problems in their lives; they have just as many difficult situations to face as anybody else. They are just better at seeing those problems as challenges and opportunities to develop their own talents. So, stop focusing on “whose fault it is.” Once you are confident about your power over bad situations, problems are just stepping stones for success.
【小题1】According to the passage, winners       .

A．deal with problems rather than blame others

B．meet with fewer difficulties in their lives

C．have responsible and able colleagues

D．blame themselves rather than others

【小题2】The underlined wordremedyin Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to       .

A．avoid	B．accept
C．improve	D．consider

【小题3】When your colleague brings about a problem, you should       .

A．blame him for his lack of responsibility

B．find a better way to handle the problem

C．tell him to find the cause of the problem

D．ask a more able colleague for help

【小题4】When problems occur, winners take them as       .

A．excuses for their failures

B．barriers to greater power

C．challenges to their colleagues

D．chances for self-development

【小题5】Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A．A Winner’s Secret

B．A Winner’s Problem

C．A Winner’s Opportunity

D．A Winner’s Achievement

1. 阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。
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【小题1】Being a college student, Michelle finds herself occupied with schoolwork. Even if she’s pretty busy, she never fails to make herself fashionable and gorgeous. Fellows are fascinated by her sense of fashion and latest trends. She’s been shopping on line since high school.
【小题2】Juanita loves her elder sister so much because she’s been taken good care of since their mother died. She’s just told that her elder sister got pregnant, so she decided to buy a beautiful garment, but as her allowance is limited, she wants something not so expensive but elegant.
【小题3】Andrew is a senior and is going to graduate in a few months. He is now looking for jobs, so he needs clothes suitable for interviews. Without a lot of money at hand, he wants something cheap but smart casual, which is what his position requires.
【小题4】Grace’s best friend is gettingmarried next week. She is thrilled to be invited to the wedding party. She needs dresses that are decent and can show her fabulous figure. She wants to be the most beautiful and all single men on the ceremony will be obsessed.
【小题5】 Susan loves shopping and learns that some friends are addicted to online shopping, which is said to be more convenient and cost less. As a green hand, she still doubts about the credibility(诚信)of it. Therefore, she decided that her first buy must be careful and will not costher too heavy loss.

1. Forming good study habits is a great start on a path to success. Even small changes can make a big difference and, over time, will change not only your approach to studying and organizing but your overall outlook on school and work.
Having effective (有效的) study habits creates a more efficient academic environment. Planning your study schedule in advance and faithfully sticking to it saves time. Even giving consideration to small details makes a difference. Developing an efficient study plan can make your academic life go much more smoothly.
When you have good study habits, you tend to be less stressed. Students who are anxious on exam days are typically those who came unprepared. Students who organize their lives and stick to their study schedules are confident and relaxed at test-taking time.
Regardless of whether you are setting a good example for classmates or for friends, showing good study habits can have a positive effect on those around you. Your friends and classmates may turn to their own studies as your study. Your roommates may be inspired to organize their own rooms and study plans.
【写作内容】
1. 以约30词概括短文的内容要点；
2. 以约120词就“养成良好学习习惯”进行讨论，内容包括：
（1）你有哪些好的学习习惯；
（2）好的学习习惯帮助你成功的经历；
（3）如何才能养成良好的学习习惯。
【写作要求】
1. 你可以使用实例或虚构的故事，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不得直接引用原文中的句子。
2. 作文中不能出现真实姓名。
【评分标准】 概括准确、语言规范、内容合适、篇章连贯。