1、2015学年贵州遵义航天高级中学高二上期中英语试卷与答案（带解析） 其他 （共 5小题； 每小题 2分，满分 10分） Tips for Cooking on a Tight Schedule From my experience, there are three main reasons why people dont cook more often: ability, money, and time. 【小题 1】 Money is a topic Ill save for another day. So today I want to give you some wisdom about
2、 how to make the most of the time you spend in the kitchen. Here are three tips for great cooking on a tight schedule: 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 coo
3、k Do you have the right materials already 【小题 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 【小题 3】 It takes around the same amount of time to make more of something. So save yourself the effort
4、for a future meal. 【小题 4】 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 yo
5、u have to take control of your food and your schedule. Hopefully that gives you a good start. 【小题 5】 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
6、 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. 答案：【小题 1】 B 【小题 2】 G 【小题 3】 C 【小题 4】 A 【小题 5】 F 试题分析：本文给出了一些省力的做饭建议。 【小题 1】根据 why people dont cook more often: abilit
7、y, money, and time. 36 Money is a topic Ill save for another day.分析人们不常做饭的三个原因是能力、钱和时间并按顺序阐述，选 B。 【小题 2】根据第一条建议提前筹备，想到前面，得知早一些计划能省很多事，选 G。 【小题 3】根据 Are you making one loaf of bread 38 It takes around the same amount of time to make more of something.得知做一条面包不如做三条 或四条，为以后省力，选 C。 【小题 4】根据 but one of th
8、e best tools for making cooking worth your time is experimentation第三条建议我们尝试新事物，选 A。 【小题 5】根据下一句 And dont let a busy schedule discourage you from making some great changes in the way you eat and live 不要让做饭和生活成为你的负担，选 F。 考点：考查生 活类短文 （共 10小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 15分） Once upon a time, there was a king who ruled
9、 a prosperous(繁荣的 ) country. One day, he went on a trip to【小题 1】 _ distant area of his country. When he was back to his palace, he complained that his feet were very painful, 【小题 2】_ it was the first time that he had made such a long trip, and the road 【小题 3】 _ he went through was very rough and sto
10、ny. He then ordered his people to cover every road of the entire country 【小题 4】 _ leather. Of course, this 【小题 5】 _ (cost) thousands of cows skin, and a huge amount of money. Then one of his wise servants risked his life in advising the king, “Do you have to spend that 【小题 6】 _ (necessary) amount of
11、 money Why dont you just cut a little piece of leather to cover your feet ” The king was shocked and angry, 【小题 7】 _ he later agreed to his suggestion, to make a “shoe for himself. There is a 【小题 8】 _ (value) lesson of life in this story: 【小题 9】_ (make) this world a happy place to live in, youd bett
12、er change【小题 10】_ and not the world. 答案：【小题 1】 a 【小题 2】 because 【小题 3】 thatwhich 【小题 4】 with 【小题 5】 would cost 【小题 6】 unnecessary 【小题 7】 but 【小题 8】 valuable 【小题 9】 To make 【小题 10】 yourself 【小题 1】一个遥远的地方 a distant area，因此填冠词一个 a。 【小题 2】国王抱怨脚疼，因为第一次走这么长的路，填因为 because。 【小题 3】他走的那条路非常难走。先行词 “路 ”road，在定语
13、从句中作宾语，用thatwhich。 【小题 4】他命令人们把整个国家的路用皮革铺上。介词 “用 ”with。 【小题 5】当然这将会用掉几千头牛皮。通篇是过去时，用过去将来时 would cost。 【小题 6】有个明智的仆从谏言国王 “真有必要花不必要的钱吗？ ”没必要的unnecessary。 【小题 7】一开始国王很生气，但是后来同意了建议。表示转折 but。 【小题 8】有价值的一课，用形容词修饰名词，有价值的 valuable 。 【小题 9】为了使世 界美好，表示目的，用 To make。 【小题 10】你最好改变你自己而不是世界。填反身代词 yourself。 考点：考查语法填
14、空类短文 完型填空 完形填空（共 20小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 30分） Everyone in the world experiences feelings of pressure or stress. No one can avoid stress completely, stress can be managed in healthy ways. One way to manage stress is to BUILD your resistance（抵制） . Building resistance will increase your to live with（忍受） stres
15、s, and it will the effect of stress on your life. One way to your mental resistance is to you are in another place. Some people call this “taking a mental holiday”. A man named Tobias lives in the city of Harare, Zimbabwe. As a boy, he most of his time on the Praia de Macuti coast in Beira, Mozambiq
16、ue. Now, he works many long hours at his office and his job is . Tobias reduces his stress by remembering the he had as a boy. He the blue water and the waves rolling onto the sand. This mental helps Tobias calm his mind. Another way to manage stress in your life is to CHANGE - change the way you fe
17、el about a stressful . Carmelita lives in Mexico City, Mexico. Traffic problems are very there. Traffic can usually stop a car for hours. Carmelita finds this very stressful. She gets very when she sits in traffic. Carmelita the way she feels by using that time in a new way. Carmelita loves stories.
18、 So, she listening to recorded books in her . By doing something she traffic delays will no longer be a stressful situation for her. , it can be a chance for her to listen to her favorite recorded books. You can never all the stress and pressure of life. But stress management can help you reduce str
19、ess in healthy ways. 【小题1】 A or B for C and D but A physical B mental C old D common A right B ability C memory D trouble A slow B stop C reduce D increase A strengthen B defend C choose D follow A forget B show C imagine D say A wasted B spared C spent D missed A steady B unusual C excellent D stre
20、ssful A job B fun C attitude D toy A looks for B thinks of C turns to D looks after A journey B test C appetite D chance A position B process C situation D competition A common B harmful C strange D different A quiet B tired C confused D angry A clears B changes C develops D finds A refuses B avoids
21、 C continues D starts A office B car C room D bookstore A enjoys B remembers C admires D minds A Anyhow B Therefore C Instead D Otherwise A reject B improve C remove D meet 答案：【小题 1】 D 【小题 2】 B 【小题 3】 B 【小题 4】 C 【小题 5】 A 【小题 6】 C 【小题 7】 C 【小题 8】 D 【小题 9】 B 【小题 10】 B 【小题 11】 A 【小题 12】 C 【小题 13】 A 【小题
22、 14】 D 【小题 15】 B 【小题 16】 D 【小题 17】 B 【小题 18】 A 【小题 19】 C 【小题 20】 C 试题分析：本文通过讲述具体的事例论述了如何缓解生活中的压力和紧张情绪。 【小题 1】考查连词。句意：没人能完全避免压力，但是可以用一种健康的方式处理压力， A. 或者 B. 因为 C. and和 D. but但是。选 D。 【小题 2】考查形容词。根据下文的 “mental resistance”和 “a mental holiday”可知，应选 mental。 A.身体的 B. 精神的 C. 老的 D.普通的，选 B。 【小题 3】考查名词。句意：提高你的抗压
23、能力。 A. 权利 B. 能力 C. 记忆力 D. 麻烦，选 B。 【小题 4】考查动词。句意：也会减少压力对你生活的影响。 A. 减缓 B.停止 C. 减少 D. 增加，选 C。 【小题 5】考查动词。句意：下文要讲如何加强 (strengthen)精神抗压 (能力 )。 A.加强 B.防卫 C. 选择 D. 跟随，选 A。 【小题 6】考查动词。根据下文的 “a mental holiday”和第一个例子可知，此处指想象 (imagine)自己在另一个地方 A. 忘记 B. 展示 C. 想象 D.说，选 C 。 【小题 7】考查动词。句意： Tobias小时候在莫桑比克的一个海 边生活了很
24、长时间 A. 浪费 B. 抽出 C. 花费 D. 错过，选 C。 【小题 8】考查形容词。句意： Tobias他的工作压力很大 A. 稳定的 B.不寻常的 C. 优秀的 D. 有压力的，选 D。 【小题 9】考查名词。句意：回忆他儿时快乐的情景 A.工作 B.乐趣 C. 态度 D. 玩具，选 B。 【小题 10】考查动词短语。句意： Tobias经常会想起 (thinks of)碧蓝的海水和轻击沙滩的海浪 A.寻找 B.想起 C.转向 D. 照顾，选 B。 【小题 11】考查名词。句意：这是一次精神上的旅行 (journey)， 帮助他平静思绪。 A. 旅程 B.测试 C.胃口 D.机会。选
25、A。 【小题 12】考查名词。根据 19空前的 “a stressful situation”可知应选 situation。A.位置 B. 过程 C.情况 D. 竞赛，选 C。 【小题 13】考查形容词。句意：交通拥堵问题在墨西哥市很普遍 (common)。 A.普遍的 B.有害的 C.奇怪的 D.不同的 ，选 A。 【小题 14】考查形容词。句意：面对拥堵几个小时的交通， Carmelita变得很生气 (angry)。 A. 安静的 B.累的 C.困惑的 D.生气的， 选 D。 【小题 15】考查动词。句意： Carmelita改变 (changes)了自己看待问题的方式。A.澄清 B.改变
26、 C.发展 D.发现 ，选 B。 【小题 16】考查动词。句意： Carmelita开始 (starts)试着在她的车 (car)里听录音书来缓解交通拥堵给她带来的不良情绪。 A.拒绝 B.避免 C.继续 D.开始 选 D。 【小题 17】考查名词。句意： Carmelita开始 (starts)试着在她的车 (car)里听录音书来缓解交通拥堵给她带来的不良情绪。 A.办公室 B.汽车 C.房间 D.书店， 选B。 【小题 18】考查动词。句意： Carmelita在做她喜欢 (enjoys)做的事情 A. 享受 B.记得 C.钦佩 D.介意，选 A。 【小题 19】考查副词。句意：相反 (I
27、nstead)，它 (交通堵塞 )使得 Carmelita有机会听她最喜欢的录音书。 A.不管怎样 B. 因此 C.相反 D.否则，选 C。 【小题 20】考查动词。句意：我们永远不可能消除生活中的所有压力。 A. 拒绝 B.提高 C.移除掉 D.见面， 选 C。 考点：考查科研类短文 阅读理解 Is your family interested in buying a dog A dog can be a pleasant companion to your family, but if you choose the wrong kind of dog ， you will have a l
28、ot of troubles. Families should sit down and thoroughly discuss the possible problems before buying a dog. Even if the children in your family are the ones who want the dog, the parents are the ones who are really responsible for seeing that the animal is properly cared for. If you dont know much ab
29、out dogs, it is a good idea to go to the library for books about different kinds of dogs, as well as books about how to train a young dog. In reading about the different breeds (种类 ) you should know that a dog described (描述 ) as very alert (机敏灵活的 ) may be too active. When a book describes a dog as a
30、n excellent hunting dog, it probably means that the dog wont be happy living in a small house. Dog breeds vary (变化 ) in popularity as the years go by. One of the most popular dogs these days is the German shepherd. This is because it provides protection as well as companionship. The family should be
31、 warned that these dogs grow up to be very big, and may be too powerful for children to control. If space is limited, a toy dog may be a good choice. These dogs are very small and easy to train. They dont need to be walked daily, since they can exercise in the home. 【小题 1】 According to the passage,
32、one can get information about different kinds of dogs . A by staying at home B by asking someone who has enough experience about different kinds of dogs C by buying a dog and training it D by reading books about dogs 【小题 2】 The German shepherd is a popular dog . A because it is easy to train B becau
33、se it is small and weak C because it is powerful and friendly D because it is alert and active 【小题 3】 Which of the following statements is not true A Dont buy a hunting dog if your house is not big enough. B Dog breeds vary in popularity as the years go by. C The German shepherd is the most popular
34、dog recently for it provides not only companionship but also protection. D You should have a discussion with your family before buying a dog in case it causes you a lot of troubles. 【小题 4】 Which is the best topic of the passage A The care and proper selection of dogs for families. B Different breeds
35、 of dogs. C Responsibility for seeing that dogs are properly cared for. D Different kinds of books about dogs. 答案：【小题 1】 D 【小题 2】 C 【小题 3】 C 【小题 4】 A 试题分析：本文主要讲述了家庭养狗的挑选建议。 【小题 1】细节题。根据 If you dont know much about dogs, it is a good idea to go to the library for books about different kinds of dogs,
36、as well as books about how to train a young dog.得知想了解不同种类的狗，可以查阅与狗相关的书籍。故选 D。 【小题 2】推理题。根据 One of the most popular dogs these days is the German shepherd. This is because it provides protection as well as companionship. 得知德国牧羊犬即防身又能作伴，所以很流行。故选 C。 【小题 3】细节题。根据 One of the most popular dogs these days
37、is the German shepherd.得知 C项是有误，故选 C。 【小题 4】最佳标题。根据上下文得知，本文主要讲述了家庭养狗的挑选建议。故选 A。 考点：考查社会文化类短文 O. Henry was a pen name used by an American writer of short stories. His real name was William Sydney Porter. He was born in North Carolina in 1862. As a young boy he lived an exciting life. He did not go to
38、 school for very long, but he managed to teach himself everything he needed to know. When he was about 20 years old, O. Henry went to Texas, where he tried different jobs. He first worked on a newspaper, and then had a job in a bank. When some money went missing from the bank, O. Henry was believed
39、to have stolen it. Because of that, he was sent to prison. During the three years in prison, he learned to write short stories. After he got out of prison, he went to New York and continued writing. He wrote mostly about New York and the life of the poor there. People liked his stories, because simp
40、le though the tales were, they would finish with a sudden change at the end, to the readers surprise. 【小题 1】 People enjoyed reading O. Henrys stories because_ A they had surprise endings. B they were easy to understand. C they showed his love for the poor. D they were about New York City. 【小题 2】 O.
41、Henry went to prison because_ A people thought he had stolen money from the newspaper. B he broke the law by not using his own name. C he wanted to write stories about prisoners. D people thought he had taken money that was not his. 【小题 3】 What do we know about O. Henry before he began writing A He
42、was well-educated. B He was not serious about his work. C He was devoted to the poor. D He was very good at learning. 【小题 4】 Where did O. Henry get most materials(素材 ) for his short stories A His life inside the prison. B The newspaper articles he wrote. C The city and people of New York. D His exci
43、ting early life as a boy. 答案：【小题 1】 A 【小题 2】 D 【小题 3】 D 【小题 4】 C 试题分析： 【小题 1】细节题。根据 People liked his stories, because simple though the tales were, they would finish with a sudden change at the end, to the readers surprise. 人们喜欢读欧亨利所写的故事是因为故事结 尾令人出乎意料。故选 A。 【小题 2】细节题。根据 When some money went missing
44、from the bank, O. Henry was believed to have stolen it. Because of that, he was sent to prison.得知欧亨利被认为偷了银行的钱而被抓进监狱。故选 D。 【小题 3】推理题。根据 During the three years in prison, he learned to write short stories. After he got out of prison, he went to New York and continued writing. He wrote mostly about New
45、 York and the life of the poor there.得知欧亨利在开始写作前就很擅长写作。故选 D。 【小题 4】细节题。根据 He wrote mostly about New York and the life of the poor there.得知素材来自 C 。 考点：考查人物传记类短文 The first summer job is often a signal that you are on your way to adulthood, and it is also a method for earning money to pay for what you
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