湖北省孝感市七校教学联盟2016-2017学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、20162017 学年度上学期孝感市七校教学联盟期末联合考试 高 二 英 语 试 卷第卷第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分） 做题时，现将答案标在试卷上，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。 例：How much is the shirt? A. 19. 15B. 9. 18C. 9. 15 答案是 C。1. What siz

2、e of shoes does the woman want? A. Size seven. B. Size nine. C. Size eight.2. What is the woman looking for? A. Her glasses. B. Her mobile phone. C. Her book.3. Why is the man going home? A. To change his clothes. B. To have lunch. C. To get his speech paper.4. Who will go to the library? A. The man

3、 and Lin Tao. B. The woman and Lin Tao. C. The woman and the man.5. What does the man mean? A. He should have brought the woman warm clothes. B. It will get warmer later. C. He has told that the weather would get colder.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

4、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. What is the relationship between the two speakers? A. Teacher and student. B. Father and daughter. C. Husband and wife7. What can we know from the conversation?A. The man gets angry with the woman. B. The man is goi

5、ng to make the woman a cup of tea. C. The man is going to university.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. What does the man plan in Sports Center to play this Sunday? A. Football. B. Tennis. C. Table-tennis.9. What is the mans membership number? A. 040155. B. 040115. C. 041155.10. What time will the man play at the f

6、ield? A. From six to seven. B. From eight to nine. C. From five to six.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题11. Which subject is the man worried about? A. English. B. Chemistry. C. Science. 12. When and where will the exam results be posted? A. On the notice board in the teachers office this afternoon. B. On the notice

7、board in the canteen tomorrow afternoon. C. On the notice board in the canteen tomorrow morning.13. How will the man celebrate if he passes the exam? A. He will go to see a film with his friends. B. He will go to the KTV with his classmates who pass the exam. C. He will eat out with his classmate.听第

8、9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. When did the woman move to the city? A. One and a half years ago. B. Half a year ago. C. One year ago.15. What did the woman use to do? A. She taught in a language school. B. She taught drawing in England. C. She taught children dancing.16. What does the man think of the womans li

9、fe? A. Busy. B. Exciting. C. Terrible. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题17. How long did Anna work in a five-star hotel? A. For twenty-five years. B. For twenty years. C. For thirty years.18.Which of the following was written by Anna? A. How to Cook Fast and Well. B. Cooking Around the World. C. You are the Best Co

10、ok.19. Where should the audience send their emails to ask questions? A. To howtocookfood. B. To C. To howtocook.20.What can we know about Anna? A. She used to be a five-star hotel cook. B. She has written three popular books. C. She will be on the TV show on Sunday.第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共20小题;每小题2分

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17、ned above? A. It each contains 50 tiny LED lights. B. It can be adjusted to 240 degrees. C. It can fold flat and easy to store. D. It is 50 centimeters in height.23. What can you do if you are not satisfied with the bought lamp above? A. Present it to others. B. Return and get your refund. C. Only k

18、eep it by yourself. D. Only return it to exchange.24. Where can you find this passage? A. In a business magazine. B. In an exhibition guide. C. In a produce introduction. D. On an E-shopping website.BOn my first visit to India with my partner, Barry，we met a really nice woman on the plane who was fl

19、ying from Canada to India to move back with her family in Chennai. Talking with Uma，a dentist, who had been trained in England，made the long flight from the US go by much faster. When we arrived in Chennai，we learned that our bags had somehow not made the trip with our plane. This was not a good beg

20、inning to our 6-week trip. It was now 4 a. m. Saturday morning. The officials had told us there was no point in checking to see if our bags had arrived until Monday. What should we do next? As we stood there wondering, Uma came over. Learning of our trouble, she said，Our driver will soon be here to

21、pick me up. Come home with me.” We left the terminal and entered the steamy early morning scene outside. Within minutes，Uma said，Theres our car!” We piled into the small car, already crowded with family members who had come to welcome Uma home. At the house，we showered and rested and Umas family too

22、k us in as though we had known one another forever. They fed us delicious Indian meals，took us on tours of their city，brought us to their favorite temples and so on. On Monday morning，their driver brought us to the airport，where we were happy to find our bags，safe and sound. The next year, we return

23、ed to India and our first thing was to visit Uma and her family，who have become lifelong friends. What a gift her kindness was. In my very first moments on Indian soil，I learned about the soul of the Indian people. Umas friendship to two strangers with different-colored skin began a trip of a lifeti

24、me.25.According to the passage，what was Uma? A. She was a dentist B. She was an Indian. C. She was a guide. D. She was English.26. How long would the author travel in India? A. We dont know. B. About one month C. Three days. D. Nearly One and a half month.27. From the passage，we can infer Uma and he

25、r family were _. A. warm and generous B. brave and clever C. helpful and serious D. optimistic and kind28. According to the passage，which of the following is TRUE? A. The writers bags were stolen in the plane. B. Uma went to America for training. C. It was the first time the writer had been to India

26、. D. The writers bags would arrive tomorrow. CMore and more factories in China are using robots on the assemblylines to replace workers who demand high salaries. Factories have struggled to keep up with overseas orders due to the boss，from Guangdong Province，said his factory started using robots aft

27、er they realized the labor cost in China was twice as much as that of Mexico and four times as that of India.A reporter from CCTV visited two robot-equipped factories，both situated in Guangdong Province. The region，located in southern China is well-known for its large number of factories handling ov

28、erseas orders for famous brands including Disney. One factory ,which produces lenses(镜头)for German brand Carl Zeiss in Guangzhou, started using robots four years ago in a bid to improve productivity and to cut costs. Its manager Zeng Zhiyong told the reporter that they were informed in 2012 that Chi

29、nas labor cost is twice more expensive than Mexicos and four times expensive than Indias. Zeng told CCTV: “We were very surprised at this huge gap and started to think of how to improve productivity.” Between 2012 and 2015, Zeng cut down the number of workers by 70 people-from 440 to 370-but managed

30、 to increase the output from four million to five million lenses per year. China became the worlds largest market for industrial robots in 2013. More than 20 per cent of the worlds industrial robots are purchased by China.Last year， the Chinese authorities named automated machine，tools and robotics

31、as one of the 10 priority sectors in the “Made in China 2025”plan，to transform China “from a manufacturing giant into a world manufacturing power”. This has encouraged many factories in China to start replacing the workforce with modern machines.29. Why more and more factories in China to use robots

32、 on the assembly lines?A. To keep up with the overseas orders. B. To lower the cost of production.C. To change the image of Chinese factory.D. To respond to the call of government.30. How does the author state the reason for the factories in China to use robots?A. By telling an interesting story. B.

33、 By showing data.C. By analyzing cause and effect. D. By doing research.31. Why do China authorities give priority to develop robots?A. Because they want to urge more workers to get higher education.B. Because they hope to change the image of Chinese manufacturing.C. Because theyd like those less ed

34、ucated to work in service jobs.D. Because they need to save more labor for many more factories.DOn the surface，shopping online seems good for the environment: it eliminates(减少)car trips and associated carbon emissions(释放). But what about the emissions from fleets of delivery vehicles bringing orders

35、 to houses? Relatively little research has thoroughly traced the effects of online shopping on transportation networks. But a recent study in Newark，Delaware suggests that the indirect effects of online shopping may worsen traffic congestion(堵塞) and transport一related carbon emissions. Researchers at

36、 the University of Delaware conducted a survey of downtown Newark residents shopping habits and preferences and used the responses to calculate the quantity of goods purchased through home shopping. They also got information from delivery companies about the number of trucks on the road and the numb

37、er of packages per truck，and used this to determine how many delivery trucks are required to distribute home shopping purchases. Finally，the researchers used transportation simulation software and data from local transportation authorities to determine the effect of delivery trucks on the transporta

38、tion network，focusing on an area of downtown Newark that includes a part of the universitys campus. They conducted similar analyses in 2001，at the dawn of the online shopping era, and again in 2008. Curiously，the 2008 data suggested that home shopping in Newark had grown by only 14.8% since 2001 .Th

39、ats much less than the researchers predicted in their earlier study. It also contrasts with data from other researchers showing that Internet shoppingincreased six-fold between 2001 and 2011. “We found that the total number of vehicles miles travelled hasnt decreased at all with the growth of online

40、 shopping，”says study leader Arde Faghri，professor of civil and environmental engineering and director of the Delaware Center for Transportation. This suggests that people are using the time they save by shopping on the Internet to do other things like eating out at restaurants，going to the movies，o

41、r visiting friends.”32. According to the passage，how did the researchers carry out the research?A. By observing and interviewing. B. By surveying and analyzing.C. By discussing and contrasting. D. By imagining and predicting.33. What can we know from the sixth paragraph?A. The 2008 data of the onlin

42、e shopping were more than those predicted.B. The online shopping was becoming more popular in 2011.C. Home shopping in Newark had grown by only 18.4% since 2001. D. The online shopping began in 2008.34. Whats the relationship between the online shopping and the environment? A. The online shopping is

43、 good for the environment. B. The online shopping improves the life quality of people. C. Good environment is beneficial to the online shopping. D. The online shopping does harm to the environment.35. Whats the best title of the passage? A. How did online shopping begin? B. What benefits does online

44、 shopping have? C. How convenient is online shopping? D. How green is online shopping?第二节(共5小题，每小题2分，满分10)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选。How to Prepare for the First Time at AnythingThere are no unchanged things in the world，and everything is developing and changing at anytime. 36 Using the

45、 following tips youll have a much better chance to enjoy the experience the next time you face something new.Dont pursue the perfectionOn very rare occasions can you manage to do something perfectly thefirst time you do it，so when you do something for the first time，it is time to give up the goal of

46、 perfection. In general，it is useless to struggle for perfection when you do something for the first time. Try to be perfect is just a waste of time. 37 The time you spend doesnt matter One common characteristic of doing something for the first time is that it is most likely to be more time-consumin

47、g. If you are inexperienced，the first few times you are just going to be learning anyway-and hopefully getting better in the process. 38 You will realize that the second time is much easier, since you already have some experience in your pocket. 39 Once you have gone through your“first time experien

48、ce”，youll have broken the biggest barrier of all. The excitement and fear is most likely gone and the next time wont be that scary any more. To make the next time even a smoother experience，youd better write things down during your first time. You can go through them when preparing for the second ti

49、me. 40 A. Prepare for the second timeB. Forget what others thinkC. Youll feel bad when you are not able to meet the level you have setD. Just take your time and try to learn as much as possible as you goE. So youll never be fully prepared for the first time at everythingF. This way can help you to f

50、eel more confident before the actual event beginsG. Remember that others have also started from” zero as well第三部分 英语知识运用 (共两节, 满分45分)第一节 完形填空（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。 One October morning, the sky was clear and the sun was shining. Bethany Hamilton d

51、ecided to go 41 with some friends in Hawaii. As one of the best teenage surfers in the world, the 13-year-old American girl was planning to become a 42 surfer. Cheerfully, she was lying on her surfboard, waiting for the next big wave. Suddenly, a big shark 43 her left arm and shook her backwardsand

52、forwards. Bethany held onto her board and the shark eventually swam away - but it took her 44 away with it. 45 it attacked only once. It happened so fast that she didnt even 46. As Bethany started to swim back to the beach with one arm, her friends thought she was joking. But to their horror, they s

53、aw the 47 and rushed to help. Having lost almost half the blood, Bethanys 48 was a miracle(奇迹)，according to doctors, but she wanted to do 49 just survive.“It never crossed my mind that I might never get on a surfboard again,” she recalled later.“I wondered whether I would actually be 50 do it or not

54、. But 51 I left hospital, I had decided that I was going to surf.”With the support of her family, Bethany 52 to get back on her board only one month after the attack. Her dad fixed a handle on her surfboard to help her paddle(划水) through and into waves.When she returned to surfing at a competition i

55、n Hawaii, Bethany was 53 in dangerous waves that broke her surfboard. As a result, she gave away her remaining boards and quit. She tried using an artificial arm, but it turned out to be 54 while surfing. After 55 in Thailand in the 2004 earthquake and helping homeless survivors who had lost everyth

56、ing, Bethany 56 her decision to give up the sport she loved and 57 to try professional surfing again. Less than a year after the accident, she won first place in a surfing competition in Hawaii. And all her struggles and efforts 58 when she won in a world championship years later. She also received

57、several 59, including a special award for courage at the MTV Teen Choice Awards in 2004 and the Woman of the Year Award from King Fahd of Saudi Arabia in 2006. Her 60, true story gained wider attention with the release(发行)of the film “Soul Surfer”.41. A. swimming B.surfing C. sailing D. boating42. A

58、.dream B. free C.professional D. special43. A. touched B. struck C. bit D. took44. A.hand B. surfboard C. friend D. arm45. A. Fortunately B. Especially C. Surprisingly D. Strangely 46. A scream B. fight C.think D. escape47. A. shark B. blood C. attack D. scene48. A. injury B. courage C. accident D.

59、survival49. A. rather than B. better thanC. more thanD. instead of50. A. able B. strong C.lucky D. suitable51. A. before B. while C.after D. until52. A.offered B. managed C. hoped D. agreed53. A. lost B. driven C. caught D. noticed54. A. wonderful B. helpful C. meaningless D.useless55. A.volunteerin

60、g B. settling C. traveling D. training56. A. reconsidered B. recalled C. recognized D. remembered57. A.refused B. continued C.decided D. started58. A. paid in B. paid for C.paid off D. paid out59. A.rewards B. respects C. gifts D. honors60. A. dangerous B.inspiring C. exciting D. adventurous第二节 （共10

61、个小题；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。Smile is a universal sign for 61 (happy). When someone smiles at you, you might smile back, sometimes without 62 (realize) it. It turns out 63 not just our smiles , but all of our 64 (face) expressions could be infectious. We tend 65 (copy) the s

62、miles or frowns of others because it helps us 66 (good) understand what other people are feeling, according to a paper recently 67 (publish) in a magazine. Scientists 68 (confirm) that there are 19 kinds of smiles ranging 69 polite to overjoyed. When you are sad, smile will 70 (actual) lift your moo

63、d.第四部分 写作 （共两节 满分35分）第一节短文改错（10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。 修改：在错的词下划一横线，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一词； 2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。 Do you want to enjoy a cup of coffee while is reading an article ?

64、Coffee is first choice for millions around the world . Now in China , more and more people are delighted by the specially flavor of coffee . Apart from taste good , coffee is believed to have the number of health benefits . Coffee drinkers appear to have high spirits than those which dont drink it.

65、Coffee can reduce the risk of several diseases , included heart disease , colon cancer or liver damage . If you are a coffee lover ,now relax and enjoy my coffee. 第二节 书面表达（满分25分） 假如你是李华，你的美国朋友Tom 最近感觉学习压力很大，难以应对。他来信问你有没有类似的情况。请根据以下要点给Tom写封回信。1.告诉他你在学习生活中也会有压力；2.谈谈你对压力的看法；3.就如何减压提出你自己的建议。注意：1. 词数100左

66、右；2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。20162017 学年度上学期孝感市七校教学联盟期末联合考试 高 二 英 语 试 卷 答 案第一部分 听力15 ABABC 610 BBBAA 1115 BCBBC 1620 ABCCB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）A 篇阅读 21-24 BCBDB 篇阅读 25-28 ADACC篇阅读 29-31 BCBD 篇阅读 32-35 BBDD第二节（共5小题：每小题2分，满分10分） 36 - 40 ECDAF第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节， 满分45分）第一节完形填空（共20 小题：每小题1.5分，满分

67、30分）41-45 BCCDA 46-50 ABDCA 51-55 ABCDA 56-60 ACCDB第二节 英语知识运用（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分）61. happiness 62. realizing 63. that 64. facial 65. to copy66. better 67. published 68.have confirmed 69.from 70. actually短文改错（共10小题：每小题1分，满分10分）71. 去掉is 72.first前加the 73. specially改special74. taste改tasting 75.the改a 76

68、. high改higher 77. which改who/that 78.included改including 79.or改and 80.my改your第二节 书面表达 （满25分）Dear Tom, I have received your letter asking me whether I have some stress in my study . As a senior high school student facing the college entrance examination, I surely have some stress. In my opinion, a prop

69、er amount of stress is beneficial to us. It can inspire us to work harder and be more creative. However, too much stress can make us break down. Therefore,we should do something to reduce the stress. For example, we can listen to music to help us relax. Besides, we can play some interesting games with our friends. I hope my advice will be helpful to you. Yours, LiHua