湖北省咸丰县2017_2018学年高二英语上学期期中试题.doc

1、2017-2018学年度上学期高二期中考试英语试卷（考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节(共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5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。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What does the man want? A. Juice. B. Milk. C. Beer. 2. What happen

2、ed to the mans computer? A. It got a virus. B. The screen broke. C. The hard drive crashed.3. What does the woman like most at the restaurant? A. The bread. B. The pasta. C. The salads.4. What did the woman lose yesterday? A. A button. B. A new skirt. C. A new shirt.5. How does the woman feel in hot

3、 weather?A. Sad. B. Calm. C. Angry.第二节(共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5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。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. Why was the actress in court? A. She drove too fast.B. She drove without a license. C. She stole someth

4、ing from a supermarket.7. What is the third story about? A. A bull. B. An actor. C. An actress daughter.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What did the woman do yesterday? A. She cleaned the fridge.B. She went to the market.C. She bought some hot dogs.9. What does the boy really want to eat? A. Oranges. B. Apples. C

5、. Candy bars. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Who is the call from? A. Jill. B. Susan. C. Carol.11. Where is the woman? A. In the garden. B. In the bathroom. C. In the kitchen.12. When is the party? A. Tonight. B. Tomorrow afternoon. C. Tomorrow evening.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. When did the woman join the club? A.

6、 Two weeks ago. B. One month ago. C. Two months ago.14. How often do the meetings take place? A. Once a week. B. Once a month. C. Twice a month.15. What is discussed at the meetings? A. All the latest books.B. A new book every month. C. The best books of the year.16. What is The Kite Runner mainly a

7、bout? A. A boy who flies kites.B. The war in Afghanistan. C. Kite competitions in the 1970s.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What is the talk mainly about? A. An introduction to Athens.B. A brief history of Greece.C. Modern Greek culture.18. What is Athens named after? A. A hill. B. A leader. C. A goddess.19.

8、What is the Parthenon? A. A temple. B. A statue. C. A modern apartment building.20. What do we know about the young people in Athens? A. They love their city.B. They only speak English.C. They think Athens is not modern enough.第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节，满分40分)第一节 (共15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

9、出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ALow-cost gifts for Fathers DayGift No.1If Dads constantly searching for his keys, hell get a kick from Tile. Dad will be able to attach Tile to any item, including his wallet or keys, and track their location through his smartphone. $19.99 at A.Gift No.2Praised by The New Yorker a

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12、ep. Upon arrival, hell get 10 days to try on the goods and send back anything he doesnt want. Get a gift card at TrunkC.Gift No.5Imperial Classic Pomade is a great helping hand for the dad who takes great pride in his grooming(打扮) habits. Its long-lasting hold will make it easy for dad to comb back

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14、om.21. If you have a comedy-loving dad, you can visit_? A. A. B. TrunkC. C. N. D. BespokeP.22. How much should you pay for a clothing gift card?A. $7.63. B. $11.97. C. $19.99. D. Not mentioned.23. What are you advised to buy if you want to help your dad arrange his hair? A. Tile. B. Sick In The Head

15、. C. Imperial Classic Pomade. D. Kammok Roo Hammock.BYoga（瑜伽）is an ancient practice that helps create a sense of union body, mind, and spirit. It brings us balance. After a long time of practicing yoga, you no longer just practice it you love it.Yoga becomes part of your physical life. Your body gro

16、ws stronger, more toned（有弹性的）, and more flexible as you move from one pose to another. I spent a week in Mexico at a yoga retreat, and it was the first vacation on which I lost weight. “Rather than building muscles, yoga builds muscle tone,” says Shakta Kaur Khalsa, author of KISS Guide to Yoga. “Be

17、cause yoga helps maintain a balanced metabolism（新陈代谢）, and it also helps to control weight. Additionally, yoga stretches muscles lengthwise, causing fat around the cells disappear, thus losing weight.”I do yoga poses throughout the day. After hours at my computer, I stretch my stiff shoulders and ar

18、ms. When I need an increase in energy, I do energizing poses. When I am feeling exhausted at the end of the day, I do restorative（恢复体力的）poses.Yoga becomes part of your mental life. Yoga teaches you to focus on breathing while you hold the poses. This attention to breath is calming; it dissolves（使消除）

19、stress and anxiety. I use yogic breathing on the tennis court, in the dentists chair, and when Im stuck in traffic.You should always leave a yoga practice feeling energized, but not tired. If you feel tired after yoga, it means you spent the time “fighting” yourself, trying to force yourself into po

20、ses. In yoga, you “surrender” to the poses by letting go of the tension.24. According to the second paragraph, yoga can help people _.A. lose weight B. make friendsC. be flexible in thinking D. grow tall25. Why does a person feel tired after yoga?A. Because when practicing yoga, people will consume

21、a lot of energy.B. Because he or she surrenders to the poses by letting go of the tension.C. Because he or she doesnt do yoga poses naturally.D. Because yoga doesnt benefit all the people.26. What would be the best title for this passage?A. Whats yoga? B. The benefits of yoga.C. How do I do yoga pos

22、es? D. The varieties of yoga.27. What will be talked about if this passage continues?A. The disadvantages of yoga.B. Yoga is becoming popular all over the world.C. Encouraging people to do yoga.D. Yoga is becoming part of your spiritual life.CDaniel Anderson, a famous psychologist, believes its impo

23、rtant to distinguish televisions influences on children from those of the family. We tend to blame TV, he says, for problems it doesnt really cause, overlooking our own roles in shaping childrens minds. One traditional belief about television is that it reduces a childs ability to think and to under

24、stand the world. While watching TV, children do not merely absorb words and images (影像). Instead, they learn both explicit(明确的) and hidden meanings from what they see. Actually, children learn early the psychology of characters in TV shows. Furthermore, as many teachers agree, children understand fa

25、r more when parents watch TV with them, explaining new words and ideas. Yet, most parents use an educational program as a chance to park their kids in front of the set and do something in another room. Another argument against television is that it replaces reading as a form of entertainment. But ac

26、cording to Anderson, the amount of time spent watching television is not related to reading ability. TV doesnt take the place of reading for most children; it takes the place of similar sorts of recreation, such as listening to the radio and playing sports. Things like parents educational background

27、 have a stronger influence on a childs reading. “A childs reading ability is best predicted by how much a parent reads.” Anderson says. Traditional wisdom also has it that heavy television-watching lowers IQ (智商) scores and affects school performance. But here, too, Anderson notes that no studies ha

28、ve proved it. In fact, research suggests that its the other way around. “If youre smart young, youll watch less TV when youre older,” Anderson says. Yet, people of lower IQ tend to be lifelong television viewers. For years researchers have attempted to show that television is dangerous to children.

29、However, by showing that television promotes none of the dangerous effects as conventionally believed, Anderson suggests that television cannot be condemned without considering other influences.28.An educational program is best watched by a child _.A .on his own B. with other kids C. with his parent

30、s D. with his teachers29.Which of the following is most related to childrens reading ability?A. Radio-listeningB. Television-watching C. Parents reading listD. Parents educational background30.Anderson believed that _.A. the more a child watches TV, the smarter he isB. the younger a child is, the mo

31、re he watches TVC .the smarter a child is, the less likely he gets addicted to TVD. the less a child watches TV, the better he performs at school31.What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To advise on the educational use of TV.B. To describe TVs harmful effects on children.C. To explain tradition

32、al views on TV influences.D. To present Andersons unconventional ideasDReading instruction in the classroom is a key concern for all teachers and there are many ways to go about it. However, is our determination to achieve excellence in reading skills in our children killing their love and enjoyment

33、 of a good book?In my work with parents, I am frequently asked the best ways to encourage reluctant readers to be engaged with books. Parents report that their children return home from school with no inclination to pick up a book and read.Any eager reader will gladly talk about the joy with a good

34、book to read away the hours on a cold, rainy afternoon. Reading a good book is one of lifes greatest pleasures. We need to share these experiences with our children in order to assist them in developing into strong readers. But the use of boring, mass-produced home reading texts in childrens early y

35、ears at school can be seen as the beginning of this negative cycle.As children progress through their schooling life, there are many other instances of learning reading skills that dont help reading development. Frequently, teachers feel the pressure to give their students “ just enough” in terms of

36、 reading strategies to be able to achieve the test, which leaves little time to focus on reading for pleasure.Kelly Gallagher, a high school teacher, outlines the term “Readicide” in his book. He says its: the systematic killing of the love of reading, often worsened by foolish, boring practices fou

37、nd in schools.Recent research shows that many teachers tend to follow the traditional literacy practices that they have experienced in their own education, which can often have negative intentions for their students.While teaching children key concepts for analyzing and evaluating texts is important

38、, the manner in which it is done and time that is spent on this can lead to unexpected results. Schools arent to blame when it comes to not arresting students lack of interest in reading, but they have an important role to play in fostering reading enjoyment.32. What does the underlined word “inclin

39、ation” mean? A. Energy B. Task C. Intention D. Requirement33. What does the term “Readicide” refer to? A. To develop reading habits B. To read for pleasure C. To learn reading skills D. To kill a love for books34. According to the text, teachers at school _. A. focus on teaching reading strategies B

40、. ignore key concepts for analyzing texts C. are to blame for students poor reading D. fail to follow the traditional reading practices35. What might be suitable title for the text? A. Reading books is to experience pleasure B. Learning to love books is even more important C. Teaching reading helps

41、reluctant readers D. Getting pleasure from books makes capable readers.第二节 （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。选项中有两项为多余选项。Life is full of choices. When it comes to your study and career, Ive outlined a few points to remember in your decision-making process.1. Choices reflect values. Ever

42、y choice shapes your reality and is a reflection of who you are, what you value and what you want. 36 . 2. Emotions influence choices. Recognize the role that emotions play in your decision-making process. 37 . Let your heart and your head work together to find the best solutions.3. 38 . Anxiety and

43、 urgency almost always have a negative impact on decision-making. Dont let a ticking clock push you into a choice you havent properly evaluated. Be thorough and balance your desire for a quick resolution with your need for a well thought-out decision-making process.4. Not making a choice is still a

44、choice. Choosing not to choose is still a choice in its own special way. 39 . There are times when you are better off simply letting a situation run its course without attempting to steer（操纵） it in any direction.Sit back, allow events to unfold, and let the path form naturally.5. Build trust. 40 . R

45、emember that change is constant and you have the resources to manage whatever comes along. You always have the opportunity to make different choices in the future and create a new reality for yourself.A. Dont rush yourself. B. Dont be easily affected.C. Have faith in yourself and others.D. Look for

46、the messages beneath the feelings.E. Its the choice to observe rather than participate.F. You cant simply ignore a decision that has to be made and expect it to go away.G. Making choices that conflict with your underlying values will inevitably lead to dissatisfaction.第三部分: 英语知识运用（共两节， 满分45分）第一节: 完形

47、填空（共20 小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。There was a businessman who was deep in debt and could see no way out.He sat on the park bench, head in hands, 41 if anything could save his company from bankruptcy(破产).Suddenly an old man appeared before him. “I can s

48、ee that something is 42 you,” he said.After listening to the businessmans troubles, the old man said, “I believe I can help you.”He asked the man his name, wrote out a 43 , and pushed it into his hand saying, “Take this money. Meet me here exactly one year from today, and you can pay me back at that

49、 time.”Then he turned and disappeared as 44 as he had come.The businessman saw in his hand a check for $500,000, 45 by John D. Rockefeller, then one of the richest men in the world!“I can 46 my money worries in an instant!” he realized. But 47 , he decided to put the uncashed check in his safe. Just

50、 knowing it was there might give him the 48 to work out a way to save his business, he thought.With renewed 49 , he negotiated better deals. Within a few months, he was out of debt and making money once again.Exactly one year later, he returned to the 50 with the uncashed check. At the 51 time, the

51、old man appeared. But just as the businessman was about to 52 the check and share his success story, a 53 came running up and grabbed the old man.“Im so delighted I 54 him!” she cried. “I hope he hasnt been bothering you. Hes 55 escaping from the rest home and telling people hes John D. Rockefeller.

52、”And she led the old man away 56 the arm.The businessman just stood there, 57 . All year long hed been buying and selling, 58 he had half a million dollars behind him.Suddenly, he realized that it wasnt the money, real or 59 , that had turned his life around. It was his 60 self-confidence that gave

53、him the power to achieve anything he went after.41. A. wondering B. suspecting C. estimating D. hesitating42. A. attacking B. disturbing C. interrupting D. amusing43. A. number B. note C. letter D. check44. A. calmly B. quietly C. quickly D. proudly45. A. signed B. handed C. drawn D. deposited 46. A

54、. lose B. remove C. face D. ignore47. A. instead B. therefore C. rather D. meanwhile48. A. weakness B. belief C. urge D. strength49. A. creativity B. permission C. optimism D. curiosity50. A. hospital B. company C. street D. park51. A. advanced B. appointed C. announced D. delayed52. A. hand back B.

55、 give out C. put out D. turn over53. A. policeman B. banker C. nurse D. guard 54. A. beat B. cheated C. pushed D. caught55. A. never B. seldom C. always D. occasionally56. A. on B. in C. by D. at57. A. exhausted B. astonished C. disappointed D. excited58. A. convinced B. informed C. reminded D. warn

56、ed59. A. created B. imagined C. discovered D. donated60. A. long-lost B. non-existent C. ever-lasting D. newly-found 第II卷第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。将答案写在答题卡的相应位置. Every year, millions of Chinese tourists travel to all corners of the world. Destinations around the wo

57、rld are fighting _61_(attract) these tourists because they know Chinese big spenders will bring them much money. A booming economy and a_62_(grow) Chinese middle class allow more people to travel than ever before. Western countries have been preparing for the arrival of Chinese tourists and they are

58、 making it easier for Chinese travelers to feel at home when _63_ holiday. In France, for example, police officers from China _64_ (hire) to protect tourists in Paris and other cities over the past few years. Other countries, the USA and the UK _65_(include), are not requiring visas for Chinese trav

59、elers any more. Chinese credit cards are becoming_66_(increase) acceptable in Europe and elsewhere. Shopping is the main reason for Chinese citizens to travel abroad. China is becoming the _67_(big) market for very expensive goods. Besides, Chinese people go to other countries where they can enjoy a

60、 wide diversity of sports and leisure _68_(activity). Canada, for instance, wants to hire Chinese skiing instructors _69_ professional knowledge and skills can meet the demands of Chinese tourists during the winter months. They also go on long tours of Europe and the USA and enjoy a new culture that

61、 is different from _70_ they experience at home.第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节：短文改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分） 假如英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌的以下作文，文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号，并在此符号下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线划掉。 修改：在错词下面划横线，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词； 2、只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。As is often the case,

62、 when people are attending to meetings, having meals or waiting for buses, you can find them addicting to their phones, completely ignoring others.Frankly speaking, this is common phenomenon in our life. The reason is why smart phones nowadays can be used to play games and kept in touch with friends

63、. Besides, too much exposure to phones are harmful to people in terms of health. Moreover, people involved in phones failed to communicate well with those around them.As far as I am concerned, people should wise make use of their phones to help with their work and study. Meanwhile, care more about o

64、ur family and friends rather than mobile phones.第二节：书面表达（满分25分）假如你叫李华。你所在的城市要为2018年暑假招聘英语导游，你打算应聘。请根据下列提示，用英语准备一篇面试稿。1. 爱好英语，口语熟练，经常与外国网友进行英语聊天；2. 性格开朗，善于与人沟通；3. 本地人，熟悉所在城市历史与文化。注意：1. 词数100词左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3. 开头已给出，不计入总词数。Hello!My name is Li Hua. Its a great honor to be here to have this int

65、erview for an English guide in the summer vacation in 2018. _.高二期中考试参考答案听力15 ACAAC610 BABCB1115 BCCBB1620 AACAA阅读理解21-23 ADC 24-27ACBD 28-31 CDAC 32-35 CDAB 36-40 GDAEC完型答案：41-45 .ABDCA 46-50 .BADCD 51-55. BACDC 56-60 .CBABD语法填空：61. to attract 62.growing 63.on 64.have been hired 65.included66.increa

66、singly 67.biggest 68.activities 69.whose70. what改错：71. 去掉attend to中的to72. addicting- addictedmon前加a74.why- that75.kept-keep76.Besides- However77. are-is78.failed-fail79.wise-wisely80.our-their作文（One Possible Version） My name is Li Hua. Its a great honor to be here to have this interview for an Engli

67、sh guide in the summer vacation in 2018.To begin with, as a senior high student, Im crazy about English and can speak it fluently. Im used to practicing speaking English in everyday life. For example, I often chat with some friends whose first language is English online in my spare time, which reall

68、y contributes to my fluency in oral English. Besides, Im open-minded and very fond of social practice, which I think is a quality that a good guide should have. Above all, as a native of the city, I know a lot about its history and culture. So Im sure that the foreigners will appreciate my work and enjoy their stay in our city.If I am given the chance to be a guide, Ill spare no effort to do it well. In a word, Im looking forward to it. Thank you!