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馬營中學20152016學年度第一學期期中考試高二英語 試題第I卷第一部分 閱讀理解（共兩節(jié)，滿分40分）第一節(jié) (共15小題；每小題2分，滿分30分) 閱讀下列列短文，從每題所給的四個選項(A、B、C和D)中,選出最佳選項。. 閱讀理解，根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容選擇最佳答案AEarly in 2003 China was faced with a new illness which was very dangerous. It was easy to fall ill with it because it was spread through water. It was highly infectious so that dirty plates in restaurants, dirty toilets or food that was not clean passed on the disease. When people were infected they could spread the disease, by coughing or sneezing. The problem was that this illness looked at first as if it was flu or pneumonia. The patients had a high temperature, headaches and often developed a dry cough and pneumonia. Many of them died. The problem was that doctors and nurses caring for the patients were also at great risk of the disease. When they touched the patients, kissed or hugged them, came close to them or touched items already used by the patients they were at risk. So, many of them did not go home until the outbreak was over.Dr Zhong Nanshan was very concerned about this new illness. He felt that it was not enough to control the illness. If it was to be treated properly then the researchers had to find the cause of the illness. He worked very hard and refused to hide the facts. He spoke of outbreaks spreading all over China. He insisted that time and effort be given to overcome this illness. On the 12th April 2003, he was successful in finding the cause of SARS. Having found that he knew it would be easier to get rid of the illness. Because of his good work SARS did not return to China in 2004 but the government and the doctors are always watching to see if it will ever return.1. What kind of person does the underlined sentence in the second paragraph show that Dr Zhong Nanshan is?A. Diligent and honest. B. Diligent and stubborn. C. Hard-working and easy-going. D. Hard-working and outspoken.2. What is the way SARS spreads between people and the patients?A. Through water. B. Dirty toilets.C. By coughing or sneezing. D. All the above.3. Which is NOT the symptom of SARS according to the passage?A. The patient has a high temperature. B. The patient has a headache.C. The patient develops a dry cough and pneumonia.D. The patient sneezes heavily.4. Which of the following can be inferred according to the passage?A. SARS is a highly dangerous illness.B. Dr Zhong Nanshan found the cause of SARS successfully finally.C. Many people die of SARS in China.D. People should remain watchful although SARS is in control.5. Which do you think is the best title?A. Zhong Nanshans Hard WorkB. SARS a Dangerous New IllnessC. Zhong Nanshan, a Fighter Against SARSD. How to Prevent SARS Successfully? BWhen Stephen Hawking published A Brief History of Time in 1989, the reactions of the public were quite different from those of scientific circles. People who were not scientists described the book as a masterpiece. They said the book helped them understand what a very complex world astrophysics was. But scientists responded differently. They claimed the book was not scientific enough and relied too much on guessing, rather than on solid facts. Despite these conflicting views, the book has been wildly popular. Since its release in 1989, over 5.5 million copies have been sold with translations published in 33 different languages. A Brief History of Time covers a broad and diverse range of topics regarding the nature of the universe and time. Did time actually have a beginning? Does time have an end? Is the universe infinite? Hawking deals with these interesting issues only after reviewing former theories that tried to unlock the mysteries of the universe. These included Galileos and Newtons works. Of course, but even more importantly, Hawking raises questions on Einsteins theory of relativity (which deals with the infinitely large) as well as his work in quantum mechanics(which deals with the infinitely small).Hawking studied these theories, as well as cosmology, during his education at Oxford University in England. He explained his love for physics as an extension of mathematics: “To me, mathematics is just a tool with which to do physics.”In A Brief History of Time: From the Big Bang to Black Holes, Hawking explores unknown areas of deep space. He builds his observations on the idea that “At one point, the earth we now walk on was distributed so tenuously (稀薄地)that a gram of soil would have occupied a column the size of an entire planet In a sense, each of us has been inside a star; in a sense, each of us has been in the vast empty space between stars; and if the universe ever had a beginning each of us was there!”He is referring to a time before the Big Bang, when all of the matter on and surrounding earth did not exist as it does today. Rather, that matter took shape through temperature and pressure at the centre of a star. As a result of this pressure and temperature, the star, or supernova, exploded. Physicists are still trying to create mathematical models that come close to representing the evolution of the universe from that time forward.6. What did Hawking study during his time at Oxford University?A. Galileos works. B. Newtons works. C. Einsteins theory of relativity. D. All the above. 7. Which of the following is true about A Brief History of Time?A. Only 5.5 million copies of it were published.B. It was brought out in 1989.C. The public agreed with scientists on the quality of the book.D. It was not a widely read book. 8. By quoting (引用)Hawkings remark in the third paragraph, the author intends to .A. show that mathematics is not important in his studiesB. tell us that mathematics can help us understand physicsC. suggest that physics is just part of mathematicsD. make it clear that Hawkings study of mathematics was second to his love for physics 9. According to Hawking, .A. all the things on earth have always existed as they do nowB. all of us once lived inside a starC. stars have not changed since the Big BangD. the matter on and surrounding the earth gathered at a stars centre before the Big Bang 10. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Peoples different attitudes toward A Brief History of Time.B. Hawkings ideas about the nature of the universe.C. An introduction of A Brief History of Time.D. Hawkings fight against his disease and his achievements in research. CThe Master of SuspenseOne of Englands greatest movie directors was a man by the name of Alfred Hitchcock, born in 1899. He made many famous black and white movies that were scary and full of suspense, hence his nickname as the “Master of Suspense”. His most famous films include The Birds and Psycho. Most of his films were murder mysteries, with clever dialogues, interesting plots and talented actors and actresses. He was also a revolutionary filmmaker and introduced many new techniques to the movie-making industry. Hitchcock had a roundish belly and a big nose, which made his profile very recognizable. He was not an actor but he loved to make cameo appearances in his own films. Hitchcock was an unusual man. For example, he produced frightening movies about mysterious murders, and yet once he said his own greatest fear was the fear of small children!Hitchcock also had a very clever imagination, which is especially clear in his movie The Birds. In this terrifying movie, a town is attacked by a tremendous flockof black birds. The birds are angry and break into peoples homes to take revenge.This mans great imagination is also reflected in Psycho, which is one of the most famous British movies of all time. In Psycho, a young man claims to run a small motel with his elderly mother. But it turns out that the mother is fictional; she exists only in the young mans head. At night, he dresses up like his mother and sits near the window for people to see. But after midnight he breaks into his guests bedrooms and murders them.In Hitchcocks time and era, murder mysteries were not gruesome, like many of todays horror films with lots of blood and gore. They thrilled audiences with their focus on intrigue and suspense.11. Which of the following is NOT true about Hitchcocks movies?A. They were all murder mysteries.B. They have clever dialogues and interesting plots.C. They have talented actors and actresses.D. They are black and white movies. 12. Why was Hitchcock an unusual man in the writers opinion?A. He was a large man with a big nose.B. His movies are horrible movies.C. He produced frightening movies, but he thought small children frightened him the most.D. His mysterious movies scared children the most. 13. What does the phrase “make cameo appearances” in the first paragraph most probably mean?A. Appear with a camera. B. Play an unimportant part.C. Make a short appearance. D. Play in a funny way.14. How many films directed by the name of Alfred Hitchcock are mentioned in the passage?A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.15. About Alfred Hitchcock, which is NOT mentioned in the passage?A. His contribution. B. His career. C. His nickname. D. His weakness.第二節(jié)（共5小題：每小題2分，滿分10分）【題文】根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容， 從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。 Tips for Cooking on a Tight ScheduleFrom my experience , there are three main reasons why people dont cook more often :ability , money , and time 16 .Money is a topic Ill save for another day .So today I want to give you some wisdom about how to make the most of the time you spent in the kitchen .Here are three tips for great cooking on a tight schedule :1. Think ahead .The moments when I think cooking is a pain are when Im already hungry and theres nothing ready to eat .So think ahead of the coming week .When will you have time to cook ?Do you have the right materials already ? 17 .2. Make your time worth it .When you do find time to cook a meal , make the most of it and save yourself time later on .Are you making one loaf of bread ? 18 .It takes around the same amount of time to make more of something .So save yourself the effort for future meal .3. 19 This may surprise you , but one of the best tools for making cooking worth your time is experimentation .It gives you the chance to hit upon new ideas and recipes that can work well with your appetite and schedule. The more you learn and the more you try, the more ability you have to take control of your food and your schedule.Hopefully that gives you a good start. 20_ And dont let a busy schedule discourage you from making some great changes in the way you eat and live!A. Try new things.B. Ability is easily improved.C. Make three or four instead.D. Understand your food better.E. Cooking is a burden for many people.F. Let cooking and living simply be a joy rather than a burden.G. A little time planning ahead can save a lot of work later on.第二部分 英語知識運用（共兩節(jié)，滿分45分）第一節(jié) 完形填空（共20小題；每題1.5分，滿分30分） 【題文】 閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的四個選項（A, B, C和D）中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。Joe Simpson and Simon Yates were the first people to climb the West Face of the Siula Grande in the Andes mountains. They reached the top 21_, but on their way back conditions were very 22_. Joe fell and broke his leg. They both knew that if Simon 23_ alone, he would probably get back 24_. But Simon decided to risk his 25_ and try to lower Joe down the mountain on a rope（繩）.As they 26_ down, the weather got worse. Then another 27_ occurred. They couldnt see or hear each other and, 28_, Simon lowered his friend over the edge of a precipice（峭壁）. It was 29_ for Joe to climb back or for Simon to pull him up. Joes 30_ was pulling Simon slowly towards the precipice. 31_, after more than an hour in the dark and the icy cold, Simon had to 32_. In tears, he cut the rope. Joe 33_ into a large crevasse（裂縫）in the ice below. He had no food or water and he was in terrible pain. He couldnt walk, but he 34_ to get out of the crevasse and started to 35_ towards their camp, nearly ten kilometers 36_.Simon had 37_ the camp at the foot of the mountain. He thought that Joe must be 38_, but he didnt want to leave 39_. Three days later, in the middle of the night, he heard Joes voice. He couldnt 40_ it. Joe was there, a few meters from their tent, still alive.【21】. A. hurriedly B. carefully C. successfully D. early【22】. A. difficult B. similar C. special D. normal【23】.A.climbed B. worked C. rested D. continued【24】A. unwillingly B. safely C. slowly D. regretfully 【25】A. fortune B. time C. health D. life 【26】A. lay B. settled C. went D. looked 【27】A. damage B. storm C. change D. trouble 【28】 A. by mistake B. by chance C. D.【29】 A. unnecessary B. practical C. important D. impossible 【30】 A. height B. weight C. strength D. equipment 【31】 A. Finally B. Patiently C Surely D Quickly 【32】.A stand back B take a rest C make a decision D hold on 【33】.A jumped B. fell C escaped D backed 【34】. A. managed B. planned C. waited D. hoped 【35】 A. run B. skate C. moveD. march 【36】A. around B. away C. above D. along 【37】A. headed for B .traveled to C. left for D. returned to 【38】A. dead B .hurt C. weak D. late 【39 A. secretly B. tiredly C. immediately D. anxiously 【40】A. find B. believe C. make D. accept 第II卷第三部分 英語知識運用（共兩節(jié)，滿分45分）第二節(jié)（共10小題：每小題1.5分，滿分15分） 閱讀下面材料，在空白處填入適當?shù)膬?nèi)容（不多于3個單詞）或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。 One morning , I was waiting at the bus stop , worried about 41 (be ) late for school .There were many people waiting at the bus stop , 42 some of them looked very anxious and 43 (disappoint) .When the bus finally came , we all hurried on board .I got a place next 44 the window , so I had a good view of the sidewalk .A boy on a bike 45 (catch)my attention .he was riding beside the bus and waving his arms . I heard a passenger behind me shouting to the driver , but he refused 46 (stop ) until we reached the next stop .Still , the boy kept 47 (ride) . He was carrying something over his shoulder and shouting .Finally , when we came to the next stop , the boy ran up to the door of the bus . I heard an excited conversation .Then the driver stoop up and asked, “ 48 anyone lose a suitcase at the last stop ?” A woman on the bus shouted , “Oh dear “ It is 49 （I）”.She pushed her way to the driver and to the little boy .Everyone on the bus began talking about what the boy had done .And the passengers _50_（sudden） became friendly to one another . 第四部分 寫作（共兩節(jié)，滿分35分）第一節(jié) 短文改錯（共10小題；每小題1分，滿分10分）【題文】假定英語課上老師要求同桌之間交換修改作文，請你修改你同桌寫的以下作文。文中共有10處錯誤，每句中最多有兩處，每處僅涉及一個單詞的增加、刪除或修改。增加：在缺詞處加一個漏字符號（），并在其下面寫出該加的詞。刪除：把多余的詞用斜線（）劃掉。注意：1. 每處錯誤及其修改均僅限一詞； 2. 只允許修改10處，多者（從第11處起）不計分。My dream school starts at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m. They are three lessons in the morning and two in the afternoon .We didnt need to do so many homework .Therefore , we have more time with after-school activities .For example , we can do reading for one and a half hour and play sports for one hour every day . My dream school look like a big garden .There are all kinds of the flowers and trees around the classroom buildings .We can lie on the grass for a rest , or sat by the lake listening music .The teachers here are kind and helpfully .They are not only our teachers but also our friends .第二節(jié) 書面表達（滿分25分）【題文】 根據(jù)下列要點，請寫一篇文章，介紹居里夫人。1. 出生于1876年。2. 父親在波蘭當教師期間，與父親一起生活。家境貧寒，自己打工掙學費。3. 在巴黎遇到丈夫Pierre Curie (一位知名的年輕科學家)并結(jié)婚。一起在小木屋里做實驗，發(fā)現(xiàn)了鐳 (radium)。因為該發(fā)現(xiàn)，居里夫婦被授予諾貝爾獎。4. 1911年再次被授予諾貝爾獎，該獎項歷史上首次兩度授予同一個人。5. 她把榮譽看得很淡，這也是她成為一名偉大科學家的秘訣。6. 她成為了當時最著名的女科學家。詞數(shù)