2014—2015学年度第二学期期中测试卷

高二英语(乙卷)听力材料、参考答案及评分意见

第一部分：听力

1. B   2. C   3. A   4. B   5. A 6. B   7. C   8. A   9. C   10. C

11. B   12. A 13. A   14. C   15. B 16. A 17. C 18. B   19. C   20. C

第二部分：阅读理解

第一节

21. A   22. D 23. D   24. B 25. D 26. B   27. D   28. A   29. D 30. D

31. C   32. D 33. A   34. D   35. A

第二节

36. A 37. F 38. D   39. B   40. C

第三部分：英语知识运用

第一节  完形填空

41. B   42. C   43. D   44. A   45. C 46. C 47. D   48. B   49. A   50. C

51. A   52. B 53. C   54. B   55. B   56. D 57. C 58. A   59. D   60. D

第二节  

61. that      62. with        63. entertaining      64.If         65. they 

66. smell     67.better       68.the              69.disabled    70.are training

第四部分：写作

第一节 短文改错

Lang Lang, was born in Shenyang in 1982, began to play a piano when he was 3. From 1987 to 

                                                  the

1995 he took part ∧a lot of piano competitions or won all the first prizes. In 1996, Lang Lang 

               in                      and 

goes to America to continue his study. At the age of 18, he began to show her unusual talent for

went                                                       his

 understand music. In 2005, he was inviting to have a concert at the White House. Lang Lang has 

 understanding                 invited 

become one of today’s most outstanding pianist in the world, and is named after “A young people

                                 pianists                      as 

changing the world”.

 

第二节  书面表达

One possible version

Backpacking, which is done by people who are fond of budget traveling, is becoming more and more popular nowadays. Their activities include climbing, hiking, exploring, and so on.

They want to know this world better, and they challenge themselves through backpacking.

In my opinion, backpacking has some advantages. It benefits you a lot. It can broaden your horizons and help you to appreciate different situations in a different way, which makes it possible for you to experience different cultures. Meanwhile, you can meet different people and make many friends through it. What’s more, you can forget about the worries and burdens that you have in your mind. Experience is a type of living knowledge.

Believe it or not, backpacking will create some wonderful memories in your life.

听力材料：

Text 1

M: Wendy, I’ve had a promotion and I’ve been really busy these days.

W: Wow. Congratulations.

M: Thanks. I’m feeling food about myself, too. You know, a bigger office, a raise and even a manager.

 

Text 2

M: I hear you are going to drive to Los Angeles this weekend. In my opinion, going by train will be more comfortable.

W: I’ve changed my mind. Flying will be faster.

 

Text 3

W: What did you think of the play you saw last night?

M: Well, I should have stayed at home.

 

Text 4

W: Could you tell me the time of the first and second period?

M: Sure. The first period begins at 8:00 a.m. and lasts until 8:50 and the second is from 9:05 to 9:55.

 

Text 5

M: Jack and Sue have booked a room at one of the best hotels in New York and they’ll stay there for a week.

W: Yes, they’re going to New York for their honeymoon.

 

Text 6

M: I heard John Smith called you yesterday.

W: Yes. How do you know that?

M: My brother Robert told me. John used to be in the same class as my brother in middle school. They are on good terms.

W: Really? You know I went to the same middle school, too. Smith and I met at a company Christmas party three months ago. Since then we often keep in touch with each other.

M: So why did he call you?

W: He is coming to Boston to attend a meeting. He also promised to buy me a special gift.

M: You are lucky. He is so kind to you.

 

Text 7

W: Good morning, this is the dental hospital. How can I help you?

M: Good morning. I’d like to make an appointment as soon as possible.

W: Alright. The first appointment we can give you is next Tuesday at 2:15 p.m.

M: Oh, that’s a pity. I have a toothache and was hoping to get an appointment sooner.

W: Ok. We have an emergency appointment tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 p.m. Can you come then?

M: I can. I am in a lot of pain.

W: I’m sorry but tomorrow is the soonest appointment we can offer you.

M: That’s okay.

W: You can take some painkillers today for your toothache.

M: Where can I get painkillers?

W: Well … at any chemist’s or supermarket. They’re not too expensive.

M: Thank you.

W: What’s your name, please?

M: Clarence McDougall.

W: Thanks, that’s all confirmed.

M: Than you very much. See you tomorrow at 1:30.

W: Bye. See you tomorrow.

 

Text 8

W: Andrew, welcome to the studio. You’re quite a hero, aren’t you?

M: Am I? I don’t think so.

W: Have you ever been on the radio before?

M: No, not really. I mean, I’ve never found a bomb before.

W: Tell me what happened that morning.

M: Well, I first collected some newspapers from the post office and then went to deliver them around the city at about 8 o’clock. When I was passing the phone box I saw this sort of black bag in a corner.

W: When did you realize it was a bomb?

M: As soon as I opened it and saw the wires.

W: have you ever seen a bomb before?

M: I’ve only seen them on television.

W: What did you do next?

M: I rushed away from the box, went to the nearest house and phoned the police.

 

Text 9

M: Good morning. Can I see your membership card, please?

W: Well, in fact I’m not a member yet. Miss Collins introduced the club to me. Can I join the book club today?

M: I’m really sorry. There is something wrong with the computer system. If you can come again on Monday, that is, tomorrow, we can sign you up then. And we have a discount on Monday, and Tuesday.

W: Oh, but I will be very busy tomorrow and have a meeting, and I have an appointment with my doctor on Tuesday.

M: In that case, you can leave your information here and I will put your application into the computer tomorrow.

W: Oh, that’s wonderful.

M: What’s your name?

W: Juliet Pope. That’s J-U-L-I-E-T, Juliet; P-O-P-E, Pope.

M: Juliet Pope, that’s a pretty name. Could I have your phone number?

W: 836-5932882, oh, no, 8228. I’m sorry. Let me repeat that. It’s 836-5932828.

M: OK, 836-5932828, right?

W: Yes.

M: Then which membership would you like: a one-year membership, three-year membership or lifetime membership? There is a gift for a three-year membership, and a 40% discount for lifetime membership.

W: Let me see. A one-year membership is right for me.

M: Ok, I will put your information into the computer tomorrow.

 

Text 10

We all know that animals do not have the ability to use language for communication. But they do have other means of conveying messages to other animals. Let me tell you about the different ways that animals use to communicate.

There are two main types: verbal and non-verbal communication. In the first one, sound is the most common type of verbal communication in animals. Bats, for example, have to rely on sound waves to communicate. Whales are the perfect examples, as they use sound waves for communication. They have a whale song, which they repeat after regular intervals to convey danger, distress, happiness and warnings. The second type is non-verbal communication, which consists of facial expressions, gestures and body movements.

Facial Expressions—This kind of communication is mostly found in dogs. When they are angry, they snarl and raise their ears. On the other hand, when they are frightened, they pull their ears back and open their mouths.

Gestures and Body Movements—This type of communication is common not only in animals, but in human beings, too. Although people use language for communication, they tend to use gestures and body movements as well while communicating. Honey bees are the most enthusiastic creatures on earth, because they dance to communicate.