1、2015学年辽宁沈阳第二中学高二上期中英语试卷与答案（带解析） 其他 Mum(putting on her coat): I am going to have to go down to the shop for more bread. Alan: Why Mum: Im not sure what _【小题 1】 _(happen). I made some sandwiches earlier and left them on the table_【小题 2】 _ I went to answer the phone. But someone must have taken them be
2、cause theyre _【小题 3】 _(go). Alan: Oh, it must have been Dad. Im sure he was in the kitchen _【小题 4】_(early). Mum: No, he went off to his tennis match before I finished _【小题 5】 _(make) them, so he couldnt have done it. _【小题 6】 _, he couldnt carry a plate of sandwiches as well as his tennis stuff, so I
3、m sure _【小题 7】 _ wasnt him. Alan(opening fridge door): Well, it wasnt me. But Mum, look! Are these your sandwiches here on the bottom shelf of _【小题 8】 _ fridge Mum: Are they there Oh, my goodness. I _【小题 9】 _ have put them there when the phone rang. Oh, dear. I really must be losing my _【小题 10】 _, N
4、ow, why did I put on my coat 答案： 【小题 1】 happened 【小题 2】 when, 【小题 3】 gone, 【小题 4】 earlier 【小题 5】 making, 【小题 6】 Besides/ Moreover/ Whats more/In addition 【小题 7】 it 【小题 8】 the 【小题 9】 must 【小题 10】 memory, 【小题 1】不知刚才发生了什么，用过去时态， happened。 【小题 2】当我接电话的时候，填时间状语 when。 【小题 3】不见了 they are gone，填 gone。 【小题 4
5、】早些时候，填比较级 earlier。 【小题 5】完成做某事 finish doing，填 making。 【小题 6】表示递进关系，另外用 Besides/ Moreover/ Whats more/In addition。 【小题 7】做那事的不是他，代词 it代替那件事。 【小题 8】特指这个冰箱，用冠词 the。 【小题 9】推测当时一定做过某事， must have done，用 must。 【小题 10】忘记了 lose ones memory，填 memory。 考点：词汇的运用 Ive been keeping an English blog for many years T
6、hese practical tips have helped me over the course of my blogging Read quality books, blogs, journals, etc which are written in English Blogging is not always about writing 【小题 1】 Reading also improves your English comprehension, grammar, spelling, vocabulary and writing Practice helps, so continue
7、writing 【小题 2】 Trying to make a perfect post （帖子） free from grammar and spelling mistakes is good but youre not making use of your time efficiently （有效地） 【小题 3】 Think about the main points you want to raise I prepare an outline of my post and a list of the points I want to talk about Doing this has
8、helped me stay on track and focus on my main points The outline and the list of points I want to write about serve as my guidelines when Im writing When writing, use simple words and sentences Using simple sentences makes your job as a blogger easier 【小题 4】 Always remember this: The aim of your writ
9、ing is to get your message across and the only way to become an effective writer is successfully conveying your message to your readers Write your posts ahead of time 【小题 5】 To free yourself from the pressure of making a post on daily basis, which might affect your writing, consider making your post
10、s ahead of time A Also, it makes your posts more understandable to your readers B Welcome comments from your blog readers C There are advantages of daily blogging , but if it becomes tiring, forget about it D Dont be afraid of making mistakes E Mistakes can be reduced with the help of your readers F
11、 You need to read to be able to write fluently G Prepare an outline of your post 答案： 【小题 1】 F 【小题 2】 D 【小题 3】 G 【小题 4】 A 【小题 5】 C 试题分析：本文介绍了如何写好博客的几条建议。 【小题 1】写好博客的第一条建议就是要多读， 读书破万卷， 下笔如有神 。因此选 F。 【小题 2】根据本段建议：多练习，有错误也没关系，得知选 D。 【小题 3】根据下一句写出要点，说明这里建议给你的帖子列提纲，选 G。 【小题 4】写作目的是让读者明白你的文章， get across“明白
12、 ”因此选 A。 【小题 5】根据下一句要使自己摆脱制作博客的压力，累了就歇一歇。选 C。 完型填空 I believe that I always have a choice. I believe that I always have a choice. No matter what Im doing and what is happening to me. I used to write my books, typing on a keyboard, _now I can no longer _ my hand. Today I am sitting at my computer, spe
13、aking these words through a microphone. In 2008, I was diagnosed with ALS, a(n) _ disease, which would weaken and finally _every important muscle in my body. That is to say, I will be _ unable to move, to speak, and finally, to_. Only largely depending upon others could I live. I was lost and felt e
14、verything around me become dull. I was _ to give up writing completely and remained _ all day long. In the _, some of my friends and relatives came to _ me. However, It wasnt long _I became lonely again, wondering the meaning of life. Sometimes I came up with the _ that Id better end my life because
15、 I couldnt _ the complex(复杂的 ) expressions on my familys faces. I became depressed, doubtful and _. Then one day as I was wheeling myself along a nearby street, I found an old guy in dirty clothes with no legs _ in the street. I was shocked and woke up at once. I was more _ than him. I have thousand
16、s of _ to live on. When he came to me begging, I was so inspired and offered all that was in my purse. From then on I _ to go through the process of learning to use voice recognition software. Old woman _I was, I wrote more now than ever. Every day now I have a _ on not only whether I will live, but
17、 how I will live. I can choose to see it as an invitationan opportunity to learn who I really am. 【小题1】 A and B so C but D until A lift B control C remove D wash A curable B unknown C common D terrible A destroy B rebuild C cancel D remove A hardly B actually C gradually D totally A communicate B be
18、have C breathe D die A determined B forced C encouraged D advised A positive B disabled C dependent D silent A beginning B end C evening D hospital A guide B admire C entertain D comfort A since B when C until D before A opinion B idea C imagination D choice A understand B guess C forgive D bear A h
19、opeless B adventurous C disabled D impolite A sleeping B begging C singing D dancing A unlucky B miserable C confident D fortunate A chances B excuses C reasons D purposes A managed B continued C intended D stopped A but B as C even if D that A way B method C thought D choice 答案： 【小题 1】 C 【小题 2】 A 【
20、小题 3】 D 【小题 4】 A 【小题 5】 C 【小题 6】 C 【小题 7】 B 【小题 8】 D 【小题 9】 A 【小题 10】 D 【小题 11】 D 【小题 12】 B 【小题 13】 D 【小题 14】 A 【小题 15】 B 【小题 16】 D 【小题 17】 C 【小题 18】 A 【小题 19】 B 【小题 20】 D 阅读理解 I have happy memories of trips to Europe, but my trip to Romania was unique. My husband was born there, but his family sent
21、 him to study in Italy. He hasnt seen his family since he was 16. When we reached Bucharest, his family was waiting outside to greet us. After a lot of hugging, kissing, and crying, his family also embraced (拥抱 ) me, the American wife with two young children. They had great interest in me. Few Ameri
22、cans visited Romania at that time, and most Romanians had little chance to travel.His family loved our gifts. We made trips to the Black Sea and the Carpathian Mountains. Eating at outdoor cafes to the sound of gypsy violins was very different, but nothing was as unforgettable as family dinners. Mos
23、t Romanian homes had old-fashioned washing machines but no dryers. It was a hot summer. My husbands relatives didnt want to risk dirtying their clothes. Their solution was as simple as it was surprising: The women had dinner in their bras (文胸 ) and slips (衬裙 ). The men were shirtless. They all had j
24、obs, so time was precious. Disrobing (脱去衣服 ) for dinner was a small inconvenience compared with the effort of doing laundry at least in their household, and perhaps all across Romania. I washed my clothes by hand and hung them outdoors to dry. I, of course, having just met them, ate fully clothed. O
25、n the last night of our three-week stay, we had a large family dinner. I was tired of washing my clothes. So I pulled my dress over my head and placed it on the chair behind me. The table applauded. Even with my poor Romanian, I understood that they were saying: “Shes part of our family now.” 【小题 1】
26、 When the author arrived in her husbands hometown, _. A his family showed no respect for her at first B she intended to talk to his family in English C she got extra attention from his family for her nationality D she found that she hadnt brought enough gifts for his family 【小题 2】 What surprised the
27、 author most during her visit to her husbands family A Most of his family members didnt travel a lot at the time. B Women in his family had dinner in only their underclothes. C Most of her husbands relatives didnt like doing laundry. D They had old-fashioned washing machines but no dryers at home. 【
28、小题 3】 On the last night of the authors stay, the family applauded her because _. A the author disrobed for dinner as the family did B they just wanted to show their love for the author C the author could finally understand them easily D it was time for the author to give a speech 答案： 【小题 1】 C 【小题 2】
29、 B 【小题 3】 A 试题分析：英文有句谚语 “when in Rome do as the Romans do”，说的是入乡随俗。文中，我随着多年未回祖国的丈夫一起回到了罗马尼亚。受到家里人热情款待的同时，由于语言、习惯的差异，我闹了不少笑话。这些事如今想来，都成为了我独特而甜蜜的回忆。 【小题 1】推理判断题，根据 They had great interest in me. Few Americans visited Romania at that time,， 原文中作者丈夫出生在欧洲的罗马尼亚，自己是美国人， 他们家人对作者的国籍很感兴趣，选 C。 【小题 2】细节理解题。根据 T
30、heir solution was as simple as it was surprising: The women had dinner in their bras (文胸 ) and slips (衬裙 ). 作者惊讶于丈夫家的女人们穿着内衣吃饭。选 B。 【小题 3】推理判断题。根据 On the last night of our three-week stay, we had a large family dinner. I was tired of washing my clothes. So I pulled my dress over my head and placed i
31、t on the chair behind me. The table applauded。丈夫家人鼓掌，因为这个美国媳妇也入乡随俗了 。 A。 考点：异域文化类文章 READY or not, the college application season has begun. There are two main kinds of early admissions programs: Early Action and Early Decision. Early Action is a great choice for the well-prepared student. Students a
32、pply early, and are allowed to apply under an Early Action program to as many colleges as they choose. The biggest advantage for students is that colleges let them know early in most cases, before Jan 1. Roughly 15 percent of colleges and universities offer an Early Action option. Oct 15 is now the
33、first deadline for many colleges and universities.This movement toward earlier deadlines is especially popular in the Southeast, with many of the large public universities leading the way. North Carolina State University, the University of South Carolina and the University of Georgia all have an Oct
34、 15 Early Action deadline. Early Decision is a promise that cannot be reversed. Students who are accepted must take back their other applications and should attend that school. Students are allowed to apply to just one school under an Early Decision program. Early Decision deadlines are in early Nov
35、ember, with colleges letting students know by mid-December.Many students believe that they are more likely to be accepted if they apply for Early Decision, but it actually depends. In some cases there is big increase in students being accepted, and at other colleges it is not that big at all. Genera
36、lly, the strongest students are applying early. Athletes and students with focused interests are encouraged to apply for Early Decision Choose the best answer: 【小题 1】 What is the authors purpose in writing the article A To explain the process of applying to study in the US. B To describe two types o
37、f US college early admissions programs. C To encourage students who want to study in the US to apply early. D To list the advantages of early admissions programs. 【小题 2】 Which of the following statements is TRUE of Early Action according to the article A A student who is accepted as an Early Action
38、applicant must attend the college they apply to. B The deadline for Early Action is usually two months earlier than the one for Early Decision. C Students can apply to several colleges at the same time under an Early Action program. D Students can apply for Early Action at the majority of universiti
39、es and colleges in the US. 【小题 3】 The underlined word “reversed” in Paragraph 6 probably means _. A changed B balanced C accepted D arranged 【小题 4】 What can be concluded from the article A Students are not allowed to apply for both Early Decision and Early Action at the same time. B Students applyin
40、g for Early Decision impress colleges because they tend to be more active than others. C Early Decision is most fit for students who are skilled in some field. D Those applying for Early Decision have a better chance of being accepted than those applying for Early Action. 答案： 【小题 1】 B 【小题 2】 C 【小题 3
41、】 A 【小题 4】 C 试题分析： 本文介绍了两种美国大学的早期录取项目：提前行动和提前决定。 【小题 1】细节理解题。根据文章首段得知，本文介绍了 2 种美国大学的早期录取项目。选 B。 【小题 2】推理判断题。根据 Students apply early, and are allowed to apply under an Early Action program to as many colleges as they choose. 在提前行动计划下，学生们能同时申请多所大学。选 C。 【小题 3】猜测词义题。根据 Early Decision is a promise that c
42、annot be reversed. Students who are accepted must take back their other applications and should attend that school.可知提前决定计划是有约束力的，一个学生作为一个 ED申请者如果被录取了，是必须要上这所学校的。那这个志愿是不可改变的。选 A。 【小题 4】推理判断题。根据 Athletes and students with focused interests are encouraged to apply for Early Decision得知在某领域专业的学生们可以申请提前决
43、定计划，选 C。 考点：教育类文章 OF course, Ms Cratty wasnt really my aunt and, out of fear, I never called her that to her face. I only called her “My Aunt Fannie (俚语 )” because the name always made my father chuckle (轻声地笑 ) and caused my mother to look seriously at both of us at me for being disrespectful of my
44、elder, and at my father for encouraging my bad behavior. I enjoyed both reactions so I looked for every opportunity to work the name into as many conversations as possible. As a young woman, my mother had worked in the kitchen of a large farmhouse owned by Ms Cratty and her twin brother. Neither had
45、 married, and they had no children. My father once told me that it was because they were both too mean to share their familys money or pass it on. Ms Cratty was famous for her jam and for never sharing the recipe with another one. Even though my mother knew the recipe , she never made the jam withou
46、t Ms Cratty kitchen to direct the process and keep the secret. Each August, my mother would prepare me for Aunt Fannies visit. One year, after I had been particularly helpful with the jam process Aunt Fannie gave me a quarter and then made me promise that I would never spend it. “Hold onto this quar
47、ter,” she said, “and someday you will be rich. I still have my very first quarter, given to me by my grandfather.” It had obviously worked for her. So, I put the quarter in my dresser drawer, and waited to become rich. I now have the jam recipe and the quarter from Aunt Fannie. Neither has made me w
48、ealthy, but I keep them as reminders to hold onto the valuable things in life. Money can make you feel rich for a while, but it is the relationships and the memories of time spent with friends and family that truly leave you wealthy. And that is a fortune that anyone can build. 【小题 1】 Why did the author prefer to call Aunt Fannie “My Aunt Fannie” A Because she wanted to show respect for her. B Because she believed that made her seem closer to her. C Because she loved to see her parents response
