2015年秋期五校第二次联考
高二英语试题
说明：本试卷满分120分，考试时间100分钟
第一卷 选择题
第一部分：阅读理解（ 共 2 节，满分40分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
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Dear John,
My name is Amber and I want to share my story with you because what you've shared about life and positive energy has changed my life. This past year has been one of the hardest for me. I felt I was stuck in a position that had nothing to do with what I wanted to do with my life. In January, after two years of being together, my boyfriend left me.
I read your blog every morning as I drink my coffee at work, but it wasn't until this March that I told myself "no more negativity" as you taught readers in your blog.
Since then I've got into new habits at work to keep my energy positive. When people walk in the front door, I'm the first face they see, so I smile big when I say "good morning" to them, especially on Mondays. Instead of waiting for someone to ask me for help, I offer it with an open mind. The CEO noticed my change and offered me the executive assistant position that I wanted.
One of the biggest things I've taken to heart from your blog is changing my opinions on my job. Yes, it was not an important position, but when I was passionate （热情的） about it, I could make my life fulfilling.
All in all, I have to thank you somehow for having the passion to help others because it truly is inspiring to me. So thank you so much, John. My life has changed because your words pointed me in the right direction, Take care!
Sincerely ,
Amber
1. Amber wrote the letter mainly
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to______
A. introduce herself to John B. talk about her bad year
C. ask for some advice D. express her thanks
2. We can infer from the passage that Amber______
A. didn't like her boyfriend B. spent a lot of time online
C. wasn't satisfied with her job D. received very good education
3. What is implied about John in the letter?
A. He is a very famous writer.
B. He used to live a very negative life.
C. He doesn't like sharing his life stories.
D. He likes helping others through writing positive blogs.
4. . What does Amber's change tell us?
A. Practice makes perfect. B. Bad luck doesn't exist long.
C. A positive attitude is rewarding. D. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
B
Founded in 1764 by French traders, St. Louis today is the fifteenth largest urban area in the United States. There are many attractive destinations for tourists.
American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog
Dog lovers who visit St. Louis won’t want to miss this 14,000-square-foot museum. Inside are over 500 paintings, prints, watercolors, and a variety of other dog art objects.
The Museum is open year round, Tuesday through Saturday 10 AM to 4 PM, and Sunday 1 PM to 5 PM. Admission is ＄1 for children up to 13, ＄2.50 for senior citizens, and ＄5 for others.
Anheuser Busch Brewery
The Anheuser Buxch Brewery tour is not just for beer lovers. The tour includes the historic Brew House. Then the tour continues to the modern Bevo Packaging Plant. The best will be the Budweiser Clydesdale stables. The tours are always free.
Gateway Arch
Designed by Eero Sarinen and Hannskari Bandel, it took over two years and 900 tons of stainless steel to build. It is the tallest of the country’s National
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Monuments. The Arch is part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. About one milion people per year come to the top of the Arch, where there is an observation platform providing a great view of the city.
St. Louis Zoo
First version of the St. Louis Zoo opened in 1904 at the St. Louis World’s Fair, but in the century since it has grown into one of the foremost zoos in the world. The Zooline Raiload passenger train takes visitors around the Zoo, which contains over 9,000 animals of over 800 species.
The Zoo is open every day but Christmas and New Year, with summer hours of 8 AM to 7 PM, and hours the rest of the year of 9 AM to 5 PM. Admission to the Zoo is free.
5. If a senior high school student plans to visit American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog with his parents and his five-year-old brother, he has to pay ______.
A. ＄8.5 B. ＄12 C. ＄13.5 D. ＄16
6. Which of the following statements about Gateway Arch is TRUE?
A. It was built in three years.
B. You can see the city clearly on the top of the Arch.
C. It is the largest of the country’s National Monuments.
D. President Jefferson was buried there.
7. If you plan to visit St. Louis Zoo, you can go there ______.
A. at 8:30 am in summer B. at 5:30 pm in autumn
C. on Christmas D. on New Year
C
From Japan to Indonesia, a certain kind of pop culture is very hot. But it doesn’t come from Hollywood —it’s Hallyu (韩流), the wave of Korean pop culture that has washed over Asia. It has influenced everything from music to television. And thanks to the Internet and social media, it’s now spreading worldwide.
South Korea produces all types of entertainment, the most popular being music, soap operas and films. What makes Hallyu so hot in Asia? One reason is that its products are of high quality and much cheaper than western products. Another reason is that eastern cultures are similar to each other, although there are language differences.
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Korean pop music, or “K-pop”, ranks the first everywhere. Fans love the songs and the attractive stars. Companies like SM Entertainment, JYP Entertainment and YG Entertainment help many K-pop stars, such as Super Junior, Big Bang and Rain, to succeed. They are not only popular in Asia but also enjoy popularity in the West. In 2011, Big Bang’s mini-album Tonight reached the top 10 on U.S. Tunes Top Pop Albums. When SM Entertainment took their 2010 world tour to Los Angeles, only 30 percent of the 15,000 fans were Korean. Half of the audience wasn’t even Asian!
One important reason for the success of Hallyu is simply the Internet.A little more than 10 years ago, Korean soap operas, movies and music reached the outside world quite slowly. They began in Korea, and then gradually spread outward, appearing in its neighboring countries where local TV and radio companies would play them. Now they are played around the world online at the same time.
YouTube is another major way to get Korean entertainment to fans everywhere. It is an inexpensive and validway for artists to introduce their work to a larger audience. In 2010 the YouTube channels for the top three Korean entertainment groups together had nearly 800 million views from 225 different countries.
8.Hallyu is very hot in Asia partly because________.
A. the quality of South Korea’s products is high
B. the culture is the most fashionable in the world
C. languages in Asia are similar to each other
D. South Korea’s products are the cheapest in Asia
9.The author shows the popularity of K-pop in the West_______.
A. in order of space B. by listing reasons
C. by giving examples D. in order of time
10.What does the underlined word “valid” (in Para. 5) mean?
A. slow B. necessary C. useless D. successful
11.What would be the best title for the passage?
A. K-pop Ranks the First Everywhere
B. YouTube Helps Korean Cultures Spread
C. Hallyu Makes Waves across the World
D. Korean Soap Operas Are Growing in Popularity
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D
The biggest danger facing airlines nowadays may not be a terrorist with a gun, but the man with portable computer in business class. In the last 16 years, pilots have reported well over 100 incidents that could have been caused by electromagnetic interference (电磁干扰). The source of this interference remains not proved, but increasingly, experts are pointing the blame at portable electronic devices such as portable computers, radio and cassette players and mobile telephones.
RTC.A, an organization which advises the aviation (航空)industry, has suggested that all airlines ban such devices from being used during "critical" stages of flight particularly take-off and landing. Some experts have gone further, calling for a total ban during all flights.Currently, rules on using these devices are left up to individual airlines. And although some airlines prevent passengers from using such equipment during take-off and landing, most are unwilling to carry out a total ban, given that many passengers want to work during flight.
The difficulty is predicting how electromagnetic fields might affect an aircraft's computers. Experts know that portable devices send out radiation which affects those wavelengths which aircraft use for navigation and communication. But, because they have not been able to reproduce these effects in a laboratory. they have no way of knowing whether the interference might be. dangerous or not.
The fact that aircraft may be fragile to interference raises the risk that terrorists may use radio systems in order to damage navigation equipment. As worrying, though, is the passenger who can 't hear the instructions to turn off his radio because the music's too loud.
12. What is said about the over 100 aircraft incidents in the past 16 years?
A. They may have been caused by the damage to-the radio systems.
B. They were proved to have been caused by the passengers portable computers.
C. They were suspected to have resulted from electromagnetic interference.
D. They may have taken place during take-off and landing.
13.Why is it difficult to predict the possible effects of electromagnetic fields on an airplane 's computers?
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A. Because it is extremely dangerous to conduct such research on an airplane.
B. Because research scientists have not been able to produce the same effects in labs.
C. Because it remains a mystery what wavelengths are liable to be interfered with.D. Because experts lack adequate equipment to do such research.
14. Few airlines want to perform a total ban on their passengers using electronic devices because_______
A.they don't believe there is such a danger as radio interference
B. the harmful effect of electromagnetic interference is yet to be proved
C. most passengers refused to take a plane ,which bans the use of radio and cassette players
D. they have other effective safety measures to fall back on
15. The passage is mainly about_________.
A. a possible cause of aircraft incidents
B. a new rule for all airlines
C. effective safety measures for air flight
D. the disadvantages of electronic devices
第二节任务型阅读（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。有两项为多余选项。
When you are waiting in front of a theater or at the train terminals, you will realize how important punctuality (守时)is. Punctuality is really a virtue, especially in a busy city. 16 .
Punctuality is the main constituent(构成部分) of good character. 17 On the other hand, a person who is always late shows his selfishness and thoughtlessness and he is not worthy to be friends with.
Some people often say that they cannot always be punctual since traffic is so heavy these days. 18 . As everybody knows, we might meet an unexpected jam on the roads, so we should leave a bit earlier for the appointment to ensure that we would not be late.
19 . When they finally arrive, they keep on saying sorry to their friends and then explain. The excuse is not always traffic jam. Sometimes they complain that they have
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met a friend on the road or have helped a blind man to cross the road. Some also like to blame their watches, the clocks at home or in the office. To such people, we cannot help but say sorry that we have come too early.
Yet after all, such smart fellows will soon find that gradually their friends become fewer and fewer. Perhaps at that time, they would realize how important punctuality is.
20 _. So when we are young, we should try to be punctual every time and never be late, for it is much more easily acquired in youth than when we are older.
A.A person who is always on time for his appointment shows real consideration for others.
B.It is polite to be punctual when you are invited to a party.
C.I think traffic jam cannot be an excuse for being late.
D.Some people always have a lot of excuses for coming late.
E.Perhaps if everybody were punctual, there would be less suffering and sorrow.
F.In western countries, punctuality is very important in social life.
G.To be or not to be punctual is a habit.
第二部分：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）
Dr. K was one of my favorite professors in college. He was unique because he admitted telling lies in his21. I remembered the 22to his teaching at the beginning of his first class: “Now let me23 how I teach. Between today until the class right before finals, I’ll put a24into each of my lectures. Your job is to try and 25me in the Lie of the Day.”And thus 26our ten-week course. Early in the course, the Lie of the Day was usually obvious —27causing a forest of raised28 to challenge the lie. Dr. K would smile, saying, “Very good! In fact, the opposite is 29.”
As the course progressed, 30, the Lie of the Day became less 31.Every once in a while, a lecture would 32with nobody catching the lie. On such days, we would all sit in33 , while Dr. K, looked quite 34with himself and announced:“Ah ha! Each of you has one lie in your 35. Discuss what it might be, and I will tell you next Monday.”Those
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lectures forced us to36 what we had set down in our notebooks the following week.
It’s years since I 37. While my knowledge taught by Dr. K has faded over time, the lessons will always stay38 with me. “Experts”can be39and say things that sound right. So build a habit of 40new information and check it against things you already accept as a fact.
21. A. memories B. lectures C. stories D. textbooks
22. A. introduction B. way C. access D. devotion
23. A. remember B. declare C. explain D. conduct
24. A. puzzle B. joke C. surprise D. lie
25. A. catch B. help C. support D. punish
26. A. passed B. continued C. began D. arose
27. A. gradually B. suddenly C. actually D. immediately
28. A. eyes B. hands C. heads D. books
29. A. true B. interesting C. easy D. serious
30. A. besides B. therefore C. once D. however
31. A. attractive B. noticeable C. difficult D. special
32. A. prove B. meet C. end D. connect
33. A. danger B. relief C. comfort D. silence
34. A. pleased B. disappointed C. annoyed D. surprised
35. A. diaries B. notes C. homework D. articles
36. A. go through B. look for C. find out D. turn in
37. A. married B, retired C. graduated D. moved
38. A. funny B. fresh C. useful D. important
39. A. responsible B. greedy C. patient D. wrong
40. A. believing B. spreading C. challenging D. Organizing
第二卷 非选择题
第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白出填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
While walking in the park one day last spring, I noticed a young mother and her
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3-year-old daughter. The little girl was holding a string at one end, at the other end of 41 was a beautiful balloon.
All of a sudden, a light wind took the balloon away 42 the little girl. I thought she 43 (cry). But, no! As the little girl watched her balloon rising higher and higher into the sky, she 44 (cheerful) shouted out, “wow!”
That little girl taught me something. Later that day, I received a phone call from my friend, who told me 45 unexpected problem. I felt annoyed replying with “Oh no, what should we do?” But 46 (remember) that little girl, I found myself saying, “Wow! That’s interesting! How can I help you?”
One thing is for sure---life is a long road, a road 47 (cover) with unexpected difficulties and hardships. However, how to deal with them is our 48 (choose). We can choose to be annoyed 49 interested. No matter what the situation is, a “Wow!” will always beat “Oh, no!”
So the next time you meet one of life’s unexpected guests, remember 50 that little girl dealt with it and make it a “Wow!”experience. The “Wow!” always works.
第三部分：写作（共两节，满分35分） 请在答题纸上直接作答!!
第一节：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1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，请你修改你同桌写的以下短信。信中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。请按照下列格式修改：
增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧），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：在错的词下画一横线，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10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Last summer I had a chance to visit Paris. That attracted me most was the Eiffel Tower, which is symbol of France. I was deep impressed by its height. I had never seen such a tall building ago! It is made up of iron, and it is about 11,500 tons heavy. There are 1,711 steps from the bottom to the top. Climb the tower made me very tired, but
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I was very exciting. I take a lot of photos in Paris.
I have much memories and experiences to share. I am so lucky to have seen such a culture so different from my own. I will remember my trips to France forever!
第二节：书面表达（满分25分）
书面表达（满分25分）
假如你是李华，你的笔友Tom来信想向你咨询如何应对考前焦虑。请你用英语写一封信，给出切实可行的建议。信的内容应包括下列要点：
1.正确看待考试，考前制定好合理的复习计划2.考试期间正常作息
3.睡前洗热水澡、喝热牛奶等有助于睡眠 4.其他建议
注意：1.根据以上内容写一篇短文，不要逐句翻译，可适当增加细节以使行文连贯。
2.词数：100个左右。开头已给出，不计词数。
Dear Tom,
I’m glad to receive your letter asking for my advice on how to deal with anxiety before exams.
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Best wishes,
Li Hua
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十二月份五校联考高二英语试题答案
第一部分：阅读理解
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第二部分：完形填空21-25 BACDA 26-30 CDBAD 31-35 BCDAB 36-40 ACBDC
第三部分：语法填空
41. which 42 from 43 would cry 44 cheerfully 45 an 46 remembering 47 covered 48 choice 49 or 50 how
短文改错：
Last summer I had a chance to visit Paris. That attracted me
What
most was the Eiffel Tower, which is^symbol of France. I was deep
a/the deeply
impressed by its height. I had never seen such a tall building ago!
before
It is made up of iron, and it is about 11,500 tons heavy. There are
1,711 steps from the bottom to the top. Climb the tower made me
Climbing
very tired, but I was very exciting. I take a lot of photos in Paris.
excited took
I have much memories and experiences to share. I am so lucky
many
to have seen such a culture so different from my own. I will
remember my trips to France forever!
trip
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书面表达范文：
Dear Tom,
I’m glad to receive your letter asking for my advice on how to deal with anxiety before exams.
Here are a few suggestions for your reference.
First of all, in my opinion, it’s important for us to have a positive attitude towards exams. They are only a means of checking how we are getting along with our studies, so there is no need to worry too much about the results. Then, it also helps if we study hard whenever possible and make careful plans for every exam. In this way we can avoid suffering from the pressure of exams.
Besides, it should be a good idea to have enough sleep, which can make us energetic and enable us to perform well in the exam. Therefore, during the period of exams, we should not stay up too late. We can also try a warm bath or a cup of warm milk before going to bed. They might help us to have a sound sleep. If possible, we’d better go out for a walk or do some outdoor exercises before and during an exam so that we can keep ourselves relaxed and then concentrate ourselves on exams.
I hope you will find these suggestions useful, and I would be ready to discuss this matter with you to further details.
Yourssincerely,
Li Hua
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