1、高二下学期期末模拟检测英语试题第二学期期末模拟检测高二英语试卷考生注意:1.本试卷共150分，考试时间120分钟。2.请将各题答案填在答题卡上。第一部分听力(共两节,满分20分)第一节(共5小题:每小题1分，满分5分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。1. What does the man suggest the woman do?A. Put up a notice. B. Search the canteen. C. Buy a new textbook.2. Where does the man want to g
2、o?A. Beech St, B. East Main. C. Linden Ave.3. How much time does the womans watch gain?A. Ten minutes. B. Five minutes C. Fifteen minutes.4. Who is the man probably?A. A policeman. B. A gas station clerk. C. A driving coach.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. The nice weather. B. The st
3、rong wind. C. The beautiful leaves.第二节(共15小题:每小题1分，满分15分)听下面s段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. Where does the womans brother work?A. At the police station. B. In a small store. C. In a college.7. How is the womans relationship with her parents?A. Terrible. B. J
4、ust SO-SO. C. Good.听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。8. Which team does the man support?A. The Reds. B. The Cubs. C. The Mets.9. What does the woman say about the Cubs?A. They have a new base runner.B. They have a great record this year.C. They won every game this season.听下面一段对话，回答第10 至第12 三个小题。10. How old is the
5、 woman?A.25 years old. B.60 years old. C.70 years old.11. What kind of shops does the woman never visit?A. Big chain stores. B. Small shops. C. Independent shops.12. What is the womans opinion about fashions?A. They never repeat.B. Jeans are the most fashionable.C. Some of them may return years late
6、r.听下面一段对话，回答第13 至第16四个小题。13. What will the presentation start with?A. The different types of clouds.B. The formation of clouds.C. The functions of clouds.14. Why does the man suggest having small cards?A. To make the presentation interesting.B. To remind him of what to say.C. To organize all the res
7、earch.15. What will the man do?A. Prepare the cards.B. Make the presentation slides.C. Look for pictures of clouds online.16. What section will the woman talk about?. They have a great record this year.A. The introduction.B. The low-level clouds.C. The medium-level clouds.听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。17. W
8、hat do we know about the Climbing Center?A. It was started in 1952 by a mountaineer.B. It runs courses from March to November.C. It doesnt provide accommodation in winter.18. What does the speaker think of the price of the four-day course?A. Low. B. Reasonable. C. High.19. What did the speaker learn
9、 to do on the second day?A. Predict the weather. B. Read a map. C. Set up a tent.20. What can people enjoy in the evenings at the Center?A. Seeing films. B. Reading books. C. Playing table tennis.第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15个小题，每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ASan Francisco,
10、known as“The City by the Bay, packs a lot of fun.View of Golden Gate Bridge from Baker BeachAs one of the most famous sights in all of San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge is an absolute must-see. There are a few good spots to view it from, but my personal favorite is Baker Beach. This is also a pa
11、rticularly good spot to buy a meal from a local market, lay down a blanket and enjoy a picnic in the view of the famous bridge.Visit the Musee MecaniqueFishermans Wharf (码头) is one of the most touristy areas of San Francisco and the overpriced, crowded sights can be tiring. But on Wharf 41, theres a
12、 unique attraction:; the Musee Mechanique. This museum has one of the largest collections of old indoors game machines in the world, which offers great amusements. Entry is free and its only a couple of quarters to play the games.Eat at Spark Social Food TrucksWith such a various population, it can
13、be difficult to decide what cuisine to enjoy for dinner.Luckily at Spark Social Food Trucks in the Mission Bay, you can try a little bit of everything !Not only is the food delicious, but the food truck has a community feel with weekly events and free desserts.Have Tea at the Japanese Tea GardenIf y
14、ou desire for some calm on the somewhat noisy streets of San Francisco, the Japanese Tea Garden is perfect. Located in Golden Gate Park, the garden looks exactly like Japan. And you can enjoy tea in the traditional tea house overlooking a lake.21. What does the Musee Mechaniquc offer?A. Peace. B. Pi
15、cnic spot.C. Amusements. D. Delicious foods.22. Which spot treats tourists to free desserts?A. Wharf41. B. The Mission Bay.C. The Baker Beach. D. Golden Gate Bridge.23. What can we infer about the Japanese Tea Garden?A. Its tea is from Japan, B. It is a quiet place.C. It is the best tea house. D. It
16、 was built by Japanese.BSouth African singer Larry Joe found in solitary confinement (隔离监禁) the peace of mind he needed to develop his talent. A producer helped him make a CD in a cell-turned-studio.Joe, 31, can see only seven stars outside his window in a prison in Douglas, South Africa for housebr
17、eaking. But he has a guitar and a wild hope.“I want to be a bright star. I want people, when they hear me, to sec the darkness much less. Joe said.On December 1, 2008， one of South Africas top musical groups, Freshly Ground, was in Douglas for a concert to mark World AIDS Day.Joe was also invited to
18、 play in the support act. He stunned the audience.“Everyone was totally attracted. I was blown away because I hadnt heard a better voice like that before, - Aron Turest Swartz, Freshly Grounds founder recalled.When Joe was 13, his parents moved to Douglas. Being per, his sister would tell him that s
19、he had a headache for bread, but he had nothing to give her. Joe made bad friends, who were always talking about stealing. Later, Joe slipped into crime to help reduce the burden of family, Finally, he was put into prison for housebreaking.Prison could have broken him: his father died when he was in
20、 prison, So did Joes 18-montb-old daughter. Before prison, hed see her in the hospital, medical tubes everywhere. Joe felt broken when she died. But it marked the time of his rebirth. He stopped pretending there was an excuse for his crime.On December 13, 2010, the album he recorded in prison was ti
21、med for release.He was paroled (假释) for good behavior after two years and 10 months. That afternoon, Joe gave a concert at the prison to celebrate his freedom.It was time to say goodbye to his seven stars.24. What did Joe need to develop bis talent?A. The peace of mind. B. His guitar and his songs.C
22、. Seven stars outside his window. D. A CD made in a cell-turned-studio.25. Why did Joe become a prisoner?A. Because he set fire to the studio.B. Because he robbed a musician of his guitar.C. Because he stole some money from a musical producer.D. Because he was involved in a crime by breaking a house
23、.26. What can we infer from paragraph 6?A. Joe has a happy childhood. B. Joes sister was ill in head.C. Joe was influenced a lot by his friends. D. Poverty is certain to result in committing a crime.27. What may be the best title for the text?A. Seven Stars in the Sky B. A Headache for BreadC The St
24、ar from the Prison D. A Concert at the PrisonCScientists at the University of Bonn carried out extensive research to show that the water-drops rolling off a lotus (莲花) leaf carry away dirt, leaving the surface perfectly clean. This phenomena has been named the Lotus Effect and works best on rough su
25、rfaces.Contrary to popular belief, lotus leaves are not smooth at all. When examined under a powerful microscope, the leaf cells show a bumpy surface. That makes the surface rough. As a result, dirt rests only on the tips of the wax crystals ( 蜡晶体) covering the leaf surface. The roughness reduces th
26、e contact area between the dirt and the leaf surface. A rough surface structure with wax crystals makes it impossible for water to stick. Due to the friction (廖擦力), the water contracts at once. It forms round waterdrops to minimize the contact area with the rough, waxy leaf surface and runs off the
27、leaf very quickly. Since the dirt only rests on the tips of the wax crystals they stick more strongly to the waterdrops than to the leaf surfaces. They are washed away when the water falls on the leaves.On smooth leaves, the dirt is pushed from one part of the leaf to the other. This is because the
28、dirt has a larger contact area where they can rest comfortably on the flat surface. We must also keep in mind that water usually spreads and only partially runs off the leaves-that too, only if the leaf is tilted ! The dirt may get driven, but they are mainly displaced from one side of the leaf to t
29、he other.Scientists say that the Lotus Effect is particularly beneficial for it helps to protect the lotus leaves from harmful bacteria. The dirt on the leaves often contains tiny disease causing fungi andbacteria. While most of the bacteria get washed off, the few that remain eventually die since t
30、heydo not get the water they require for survival and growth.28 What is Lotus Effect?A. The self-cleaning feature of lotus leaves.B. The lotus surfaces ability to kill harmful bacteria.C. The dirt leaving off lotus leaves with the help of wind.D. Lotus leaves making waterdrops from the dirt on them.
31、29. What does the underlined word bumpy in paragraph 2 probobaly mean?A. Flat, B. Bended. C. Flexible. D. Rough30. Why are waterdrops unable to stay on lotus leaves?A. The rough and waxy leaf surface reduces the friction.B. The smooth leaf surface makes waterdrops roll down.C. The contact area betwe
32、en drops and leaves is too large.D. The waterdrops fall on the leaves at a too high speed.31. What is the benefit of Lotus Effect ?A. It can help the lotus grow healthily.B. It can protect the lotus from sunshine.C. It can make the bacteria more and stronger.D. It can help the lotus leaves keep the required water.DStudies have suggested early rising and success might be linke
