湖北省宜昌市七校教学协作体2016-2017学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、宜昌市部分示范高中教学协作体2017年春期末联考高二英语命题人：罗 云 审题人：董远芬（全卷满分：150分 考试用时：120分钟）第I卷第一部分 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 will the speakers do today?A. Tour arou

2、nd the city. B. Buy a train ticket. C. Visit a park.2. What did the woman do last weekend?A. She went on a trip. B. She cleaned her kitchen. C. She moved to a new apartment.3. Where did the man work part time?A. In a bank. B. In a post office. C. In a department store.4. What is the man doing?A. Tak

3、ing an exam. B. Reading a book. C. Having a class.5. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a library. B. In a concert. C. In a store.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

4、. What are the speakers talking about in general?A. The mans children. B. Their team members.C. A famous athlete.7. What team is Patricia on?A. The swim team. B. The basketball team.C. The dancing team.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题8. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Father and daughter.B. Husband a

5、nd wife. C. Brother and sister.9. What will the speakers do tomorrow?A. Tidy up the garage. B. Clean up the backyard. C. Go to the supermarket.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题.10. Why does the woman ask for the mans home phone number?A. To invite him to dinner.B. To stop him from calling her.C. To make sure she can

6、 reach him.11. How does the woman feel about the man?A. Grateful. B. Curious. C. Impatient.12. What is the woman doing?A. Having dinner. B. Doing exercise. C. Watching a diet programme.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. How many questions does the man ask?A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.14. What equipment in the kitche

7、n uses the most energy?A. The stove. B. The refrigerator. C. The dish washer.15. What can people do to help with the environment?A. Drive the car within the speed limit.B. Buy a new car instead of a used car.C. Stop buying The New York Times.16. What do we know about Sally?A. She knows a lot about e

8、nvironmental issues.B. She likes reading newspapers.C. She doesnt win the prize.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What is the main purpose of offering students many extra activities?A. To offer them a chance to know about the society.B. To help them prepare for their adult lives.C. To get them interested in the

9、ir studies.18. What can sports help students develop?A. Close teamwork. B. Competition spirits. C. Organising ability.19. What does Mr. Smith call on students to do?A. Give money to the poor.B. Make every effort to gain satisfaction.C. Offer time and attention to people in need.20. What can listener

10、s find on Oxford Universitys website?A. Advice on extra activities. B. Community service information.C. Further information on this interview.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，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A Camp Bestival is a music festival.It is held annually,in July,at L

11、ulworth Castle in Dorset and is tardeted at families with small children.It can hold 30,000 people.It won the Best New Festival award from the UK Festival Awards and the Best Family Festival several years in a row. Camp Bestival has a varieties of activities and entertainmeant throughout the festiva

12、l,including comedy shows,literature programmes,a kid area,workshops and performances. Food stands and tents are available all over the festival site. Camp Bestival Weekend Ticket Prices: Adult- 195; Student-180; Age 15 to 17-113; Age 11 to 14-88; Age 5 to 10-20; Age 4 & Under-FREE General Terms and

13、Conditions: Weekend ticket holders (Thursday arrivals):Car parks open at 10 am and campsites open at miday on Thursday 30th July. Weekend ticket holders (Friday arrivals):Car parks open at 7 am and the campsites open at 9 am on Friday 31th July. No entry to the site after midnight (each night).Camps

14、ites close at 2 pm on Monday 3rd August. You will not be allowed to bring in glass bottles of any kind.Broken glass is very dangerous for kids.Small stoves can be used to cook food but ONLY in allowed areas. The Lulworth Castle site is a beautiful natural site and we want to keep it that way,so plea

15、se help us by keeping it clean-Keep Bestival Tidy!21. According to the text,Camp Bestival _.A.has won the Best Family Festival every year B.attracts 30,000 people every yearC.is aimed at young kids D.is held every summer22. If a couple bring their 3-year-old child to Camp Bestival on a weekend,they

16、should pay _.A. 375 B. 380 C. 390 D. 41023. For Friday arrivals,they _.A.may stay in the campsites till midnight on Monday B.are refused to enter the campsites after 2 pmC.are required to park their cars before 7 pmD.can enter the campsites after 9 pmBSince my family were not going to be helpful abo

17、ut my taking a cooking job, I decided I would look for one all by myself and not to tell them about it till Id got a permanent one.I had seen an agency advertised in a local paper, so as soon as there was no one about to say “Where are you going？” I rushed out of the house in search of it. I was wil

18、dly excited, and as nervous as if I were going on the stage. Finding the place quite easily, I tore up three flights of stairs, and swung breathlessly through a door which said “Enter without knocking, if you please.”The simple atmosphere of the office calmed me, and I sat down on the edge of a chai

19、r. The woman at the desk opposite looked carefully at me. Then she questioned me in a low voice. I answered softly and started to feel helpless. She wondered why I was looking for this sort of job, so I felt I had to give her the idea of a widowed mother struggling against poverty. But I felt more h

20、elpless when she told me that it would be difficult to get a job without experience or references. Suddenly, the telephone on her desk rang. While having a mysterious conversation, she kept looking at me. Then I heard her say, “In fact, Ive got someone here who might suit.” She wrote down a number,

21、and my spirits rose as she held out the paper to me, saying, “Ring up this lady. She wants a cook immediately. Cook a dinner for ten people tomorrow. Could you manage that, I wonder？”“Oh, yes，” said I never having cooked for more than four. Then I rushed out and called the lady Miss Cathy. I said co

22、nfidently that I was just what she was looking for. “Are you sure？” she kept saying. Anyway she decided to employ me and offered a permanent position if I carried out the promise of my selfpraise. I asked her what tomorrows menu was to be.“Just a small, simple dinner: lobster cocktail, soup, turbot

23、Mornay, fruit salad and a savory.” In a rather shaken voice I promised to turn up in good time tomorrow and rang off.24. Why did the author decide to look for a job on her own?ABecause she believed that her family were not willing to help her.BBecause she was a widowed mother struggling against pove

24、rty.CBecause she wanted to get some professional experience by herself.DBecause she thought her family didnt want her to become a cook.25. What did the author feel on her way?AExcited but worried.BNervous and excited.CEasy and curious. DHelpless but excited.26. Why didnt the woman give the author th

25、e job at first?ABecause the woman found that the author didnt respect her.BBecause the woman realized that the author made up a story.CBecause the author hadnt been a cook before or got a reference.DBecause the woman had already hired a more suitable cook.27. According to the text, what would the au

26、thor most probably do after the call?ARead some cookery books.BCall her family and tell them the news.CGo to the womans house.DBuy what the woman told her at once.CIn New York, Ma witnessed the Alibaba Group opening on the New York stock exchange with the largest initial public offering (IPO，新股发行) i

27、n American history. “Alibaba, the worlds largest Internet commerce company makes China equal to the US in the rapidly increasing global competition for technological innovation (创新) and economic transformation ” commented the South China Morning Post.It has also made Ma Chinas richest man with a for

28、tune of around $25 billion (153 billion yuan), reported Reuters.Its reported that Mas rags-to-riches journey is just as spectacular as his Internet empire. Ma failed the national college entrance exams twice before he was finally in Hangzhou Normal University on his third attempt and failed in findi

29、ng a suitable job several times. Also, Mr. Ma is a big believer in perseverance, which was proved in his English study experience.However, it was his vision and goals that launched his career.During a short trip to the US as an interpreter in 1995, Ma first experienced the Internet. He believed in t

30、he Internets business potential when few other Chinese people did. He started Alibaba in his Hangzhou apartment, with 17 friends and $60,000 of funds. At the time, when e-commerce was unheard of in China, “I called myself a blind man riding on the back of blind tigers,” he once said, according to Th

31、e Guardian. His unusual ideas earned him the nickname “Crazy Jack Ma”.Indeed, Ma is different. Although he is very thin and about 160cm tall, “Ma is yet animated and forceful, said The Guardian. “He is funny, creative, and a compelling (引人注目的) speaker. Ma told Time magazine that he was “old for the

32、Internet”. He started to slow down and looked around. According to The Wall Street Journal, Ma “plans to open a tai chi club with the actor Jet Li, build an entrepreneur (企业家) university in Hangzhou and continue to work on several environmental projects.”28. What made him into e-commerce industry?A.

33、 His English learning experience.B. His foresight and ambitions.C. His belief in perseverance.D. His 17 friends and $60,000 funds.29. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 mean?A. Ma is a blind man riding on a blind tiger.B. Ma had no confidence in his business future.C. Ma knew little ab

34、out e-commerce. D. Ma had not enough money at that time.30. Whats the personality of Ma Yun according to the passage?A. Funny and competitive.B. Determined and creative.C. Rich and different. D. Attractive and believable.31. Whats the best title of the passage?A. The Development of Alibaba GroupB. M

35、a Yuns Personal LifeC. Ma Yuns Crazy SuccessD. E-commerce in ChinaDPilates, yoga and the running machine get all the attention when it comes to popular ways to stay healthy. There is, however, a more humble exercise that might not be so attractive, but has all the benefits walking.Certified fitness

36、professional Jolynn Jaekel explains, “What I love about walking is that anyone can do it at any age and any fitness level. Plus, it is good for your heart, your head and your wallet.”A recent report details the health benefits of walking. The report found that walking regularly to fulfill the 150 mi

37、nutes of moderate physical exercise every week, recommended by the UKs chief medical officer, could save 37,000 lives each year. Scientists at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California found that quick walking reduces the risk of heart disease more effectively than running. They observ

38、ed participants aged between 18 and 80 over a sixyear period and found that walking reduced the risk of heart disease by 9.3%, while running reduced it by 4.5%. And there is even more good news: 30 minutes of quick walking over five days could help you sleep easily, according to research by Oregon S

39、tate University. The study by the university showed that walking helped participants sleep better and feel more alert during the day.The sooner you get started, the sooner youll notice the differences in your mind and body. So, go out for your 30minute walk in a nearby park or green space.32. The un

40、derlined word “humble” in the first paragraph probably means “_”AordinaryBrelaxingCpopular Dactive33. What does Jolynn Jaekel think of walking?AIts loved by people of all ages. BIts much healthier than running.CIts a moneysaving physical exercise. DIts becoming more and more popular.34. What did sci

41、entists at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory find?AWalking helps people with sleep problems.BWalking contributes to curing heart disease.CWalking 150 minutes per week can save lives.DWalking is better than running in some cases.35. In which section of a newspaper can we read this text?AComme

42、nt. BLifestyle CEducation. DScience.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。Some Study Habits to AvoidStudents can get into a false sense of security if they take the time to study but dont remember much of the information. 36 Are you guilty of those bad habits of studying? 37

43、Reading your textbook is a great first step when it comes to studying,but you cant just read your textbook or passage.To study effectively,you have to get active with the material in your book.The more you “work” with information the more you remember it.Fail to preview.When you do your reading befo

44、re class,you establish “drawers and files” for the information you hear in class lectures.Without this ready storage system,your brain doesnt know where to file things. 38 Use flashcards less.Flashcards are terrific study tools,but you have to learn to use flashcards the right way in order to make t

45、he most of your study time. 39 Quiz yourself repeatedly until you can define every term from memory.Study late night before your rest.Students love to stay up late to study. 40 When this happens,you run the risk of getting too little sleep and taking the test in a zombie-like(僵尸般的) state.Take care o

46、f you brain and give it the rest it needs on the night before your rest.A. Ignore images.B. Study passively.C. However,this is a dangerous practice.D. So it is more likely to get lost in confusion.E. And work that information into your flashcards.F. Put key terms or dates on one side and definitions

47、 on the other.G. This happens because they dont study in the most effective way.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给四个选项（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。 It is a time-proven fact that smile is a language.It is a universal language 41 by the people of every nation and t

48、he common way to show our 42 will perfectly without saying anything. One day I was shopping in a small town in California.It was my misfortune to be 43 by a clerk who seemed most 44 and not at all concerned about my intended 45 .I bought nothing and walked 46 out of the store.My anger 47 with each s

49、tep.Outside,standing at the corner,was a young man in his early twenties.His expressive eyes met and held mine,and in the next instant a beautlful,amazing 48 covered his face.I gave in 49 .The power of that shining smile 50 away all my anger,and I found the muscles in my own face happily 51 . “Beaut

50、iful day,isnt it?” I said.Then,suddenly something inside me sent me turning back. “I really owe you a 52 .” I said softly.His smile deepened.But he made no 53 to answer.A Mexican woman nearby stepped 54 and said, “Carlos cant speak English,” she volunteered. “Shall I tell him something?” At the mome

51、nt I felt changed.Carlos smile had made a big person of me. “Yes,” my 55 was enthusiastic and sincere, “Tell him Thank you!” “Thank you?” The woman seemed slightly 56 . “Just tell him that,” I insisted. “Surely,hell understand.” What a smile!Although I have 57 seen that young man again,Ill never for

52、get the 58 he taught me.From then on,I became smile-conscious.I practice it 59 ,anywhere and everywhere,with everybody.This action on my part would always draw a good-natured smile 60 .41. A.learnedB.knownC.understoodD.done42. A.warmB.goodC.coldD.fresh43. A.treatedB.entertainedC.greetedD.served44. A

53、.amazedB.warmheartedC.unfriendlyD.confused45. A.purchaseB.questionC.thingsD.complaints46. A.quietlyB.angrilyC.suddenlyD.recently47. A.grewB.changedC.disappearedD.went48. A.expressionB.lookC.feelingD.smile49. A.proudlyB.happilyC.immediatelyD.luckily50. A.threwB.wentC.putD.drove51. A.flyingB.satisfyin

54、gC.respondingD.singing52. A.gratitudeB.debtC.smileD.chance53. A.ideaB.attemptC.mindD.energy54. A.forwardB.backwardC.upwardD.downward55. A.speechB.attitudeC.replyD.question56. A.worriedB.upsetC.delightedD.puzzled57. A.yetB.neverC.thoughD.still58. A.actionB.lessonC.wordD.song59. A.diligentlyB.aimlessl

55、yC.randomlyD.hurriedly60. A.in chargeB.in reliefC.in favorD.in return第II卷【注意】：将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。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。In your daily life, there are many examples where your parents control hundreds 61 things for you when you are a kid, such as the clothes you w

56、ear, the food you eat, where you go and how you get there. It is a good thing. Kids need this kind of 62 (protect) and help because they are not old enough to take care of 63 (they) and make decision 64 (correct). But with you growing 65 (old), the part of being a teen is developing your own identit

57、y one that 66 (separate) from your parents. Different attitudes towards events like partying may lead to arguments, because your parents will always want to protect you and keep you safe, no matter how old you are. As 67 result, your parents feel it hard to get used to the new situation with 68 (inc

58、rease) anxiety. What kids should keep in mind is 69 in most cases, your parents can relate to what youre going through because they 70 (be) teens once.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。作文中共有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

59、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。 John began digging in his garden after breakfast on Friday morning.He dug and dug.After half an hour all of sudden he found a coin near his foot.He was pleasing.He put it in his right pocket.A few minutes la

60、te,he found another one.He put them in the same pocket ,too. The same thing was happened time after time.He was such happy that he went on digging and finding some more coins.However,just when he begins to dig again,he felt something cold in his trousers.They ran down one of his leg.He put his hand

61、down quick,and the coins came into his hand.Now he knew there was a hole in his pocket.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假设你是李华，英语课上，外教Mr. Smith让你课后写一篇介绍自己的邮件，请你根据以下要点完成作业。邮件的内容包括：1. 个人基本情况；2. 你的强项与弱项；3. 新学年的期待。注意：1.词数100左右，信的开头和结尾已为你写好，不计人总词数；2.可根据内容要点适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Smith,Im glad to write you to introduce myself.

62、 Yours sincerely, Li Hua宜昌市部分示范高中教学协作体2017年春期末联考高二英语参考答案选择题：120听力（每小题1.5分）；2040阅读理解（每小题2分）；4160完形填空（每小题1.5分）。1234567891011121314151617181920CBCACABCABCABBACBACB2122232425262728293031323334353637383940DCDDBCABCBCACDBGBDFC4142434445464748495051525354555657585960CBDCABADCDCABACDBBAD第二节: 语法填空 (共10题；每小题1

63、.5分，满分15分)61.0f 62.protection 63.themselves 64.correctly 65.older66.is separated 67.a 68.increasing 69.that 70.were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）John began digging in his garden after breakfast on Friday morning.He dug and dug.After half an hour all ofsudden he found a coin near his f

64、oot.He was pleasing.He put it in his right pocket.A few minutes late, he a pleased Laterfound another one.He put them in the same pocket ,too. The same thing happened time after time. He itwas such happy that he went on digging and finding some more coins. However, just when he begins to dig so foun

65、d beganagain,he felt something cold in his trousers. They ran down one of his leg. He put his hand down quick , and legs quicklythe coins came into his hand.Now he knew there was a hole in his pocket.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）Sample writing: Dear Smith,Im glad to write you to introduce myself.It is my first ti

66、me to hear an American speak English.Ive learned a lot in your first class.Im a boy,16,living in the same city not far from our school.I like English very much,even getting a good mark in the entrance exam.Im good at reading,writing and grammar but weak in speaking and listening,as I had fewer chanc

67、es to practice them.In the next term,Ill make full use of my strengths and overcome my shortcomings.I would greatly appreciate it if you create more circumstances for us students to train our spoken English and hearing,Im sure that my English will be greatly improved with your help. Yours sincerely

68、Li Hua听力录音文稿：(Text 1) W: Its such a large park. M: Yeah, its the largest park in the city. And it was rebuilt last year.W: Where shall we buy the tickets to get in?M: Oh, over there.(Text 2) M: How was your weekend, Nancy?W: Not too good. I was about to leave for a trip on Saturday morning, when I f

69、ound my kitchen was ruined by the dirty water from the apartment above mine. I spent the whole weekend cleaning.M: Oh, thats terrible.(Text 3) W: Tell me about yourself.M: Well, I currently work in the sales department in a bank. My previous job was at the post office. Before that, I was a part-time

70、 sales assistant at Macys Department Store.(Text 4) W: Would you close your books now? Please remember to write down your name and school number.M: How long do we have?W: 90 minutes. If you finish the paper earlier, you can leave the room. (Text 5) W: Excuse me, can you tell me where the classical m

71、usic department is?M: Sure. Its down that walkway and to the left. Can I help you find something?W: Yes. Im looking for the latest CD by Adam Lambert. I want to buy it for my daughter.(Text 6) W: They look so healthy and athletic. Are they involved in school sports?M: Yes, they are. My son, Don, is

72、on the high school swim team. Of course he also lifts weights.W: He does look quite strong. So does your daughter Patricia. I bet shes a dancer. Is she studying ballet?M: No, actually shes captain of the basketball team. (Text 7) M: Look, Mum has left a note with housework for us to do while she and

73、 Dad are away this weekend.W: Lets see tidy up the garage and clean up the backyard.M: She doesnt say which we should do first.W: Hey, we are not robots! We can make our own plan as long as everything gets done. Read the weather report in the newspaper.M: Hmmm. Sunny today, cloudy tonight, probable

74、heavy rain tomorrow. Well, that makes it easy. We work outside today and inside tomorrow.W: Yep. Lets get started. I want to go to the supermarket this afternoon.(Text 8) W: Hello.M: Good evening. My name is Fred Dooley, and Im calling from the Diet Programme. Did you know that for $9.99 a week W: T

75、hanks so much for calling, Fred. But, youve really called me at a bad time.M: Well, um, but theres never a bad time to hear about W: Fred, your programme sounds interesting, but I really cant talk right now. Hey, Ive got a great idea! Why dont you give me your phone number, and Ill call you back! I

76、want to be sure I reach you, so youd better give me your home phone number. Oh, and you should tell me what time you eat dinner, so I can be sure to call you then!M: I dont want you to call me while Im eating dinner. That would be annoying.W: But youre calling me at home during my dinner!M: Well, uh

77、 (Text 9) M: Good evening, listeners, and welcome to How Green Are You? Im your host, Allen. You can call the hotline to win a cash prize of ten thousand dollars! Lets meet the first caller now. Hello!W: Hi, Im Sally. M: I think you already know the rules: two questions and one true or false questio

78、n and if you can answer all the questions correctly, youll win the money. Our first question: What equipment in the kitchen uses the most energy?W: Is it the stove? No, its the dish washer. No, no, its the refrigerator.M: Right. Next question: Besides buying an energy-saving car, what can you do to

79、go the farthest using the same gas?W: You shouldnt drive your car over the speed limit. Driving fast wastes gas.M: Thats right! OK. Now Ill read a statement and you tell me whether its true or false. It takes 75,000 trees to print a Sunday edition of The New York Times newspaper.W: False.M: Actually

80、, thats true. It takes 75,000 trees to print the Sunday Times and about 90% of all Sunday newspapers read in this country are not recycled. Im sorry, Sally.(Text 10) W:Welcome to our programme today. Today we have Mr Smith, a teacher from Oxford University with us. Welcome, Mr Smith.M: Thank you.W:

81、Many schools offer a large number of extra activities to students? But why?M: Well, most educators agree that studies of the arts, sciences, history and maths are only a part of their responsibility of preparing students for their adult lives. One way to do this is to offer a number of possibilities

82、 for teenagers to use the special skills they have developed. It also is a good chance to try new and challenging activities that might not have been tried. Sports are helpful in developing healthy bodies and teaching teamwork which can be helpful when people work together on other projects. Competi

83、ng in sports helps us not only to build our bodies but our minds as well. Reaching a goal and succeeding in a sport can give us confidence.There are many chances for community service. Helping others does not always mean giving money. It also means giving time and attention to people who need it. By doing something for another person or group of people, we feel satisfaction at knowing our efforts are appreciated. We offer many opportunities for community service in our university, and if therere listeners interested in them, you can refer to our universitys website.