广西南宁市第三中学2017_2018学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题.doc

1、广西南宁市第三中学2017-2018学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题;每题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 is the weather like now? A. Sunny.B. CloudyC. Rainy.2. What does the man want to order? A. French fries.B. A large soft dri

2、nk. C. A bacon sandwich.3. Where is Jacob now? A. At home.B. At school. C. At a supermarket.4. What do the speakers mainly talk about? A. Having a class reunion.B. Planning a birthday party.C. Visiting a family member.5. What is the mans job? A. He is a model.B. He is a designer. C. He is a salesman

3、.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2至4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5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题;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 does the man think of the jeans? A. They are too long. B. They are too short.C. They are the wrong style.7. When will the man pick up

4、 the jeans? A. Tomorrow. B. This evening. C. This afternoon. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What vehicle did the woman just take? A. A taxi.B. A plane. C. A train.9. How long will the woman rent the car for? A. Four days.B. Five days. C. Seven days.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Where will the woman go tomorrow morning? A

5、. To the airport.B. To a tennis court. C. To the police station.11. What is the purpose of the womans visit to London? A. Taking a holiday.B. Going on a business trip.C. Checking out some schools.12. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates.B. Boss and employee. C. Fathe

6、r and daughter.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Why didnt the man want to take part in the contest at first? A. He feels nervous singing alone.B. He doesnt like singing.C. He dislikes his voice.14. How many people has the woman been practicing with? A. One.B. Two. C. Three.15. What day is it today? A. Tuesday.B

7、. Wednesday. C. Thursday.16. Where will the speakers practice together? A. At Johns house.B. At the school canteen.C. At the local community center.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. When did Jordan go to college? A. In 1981.B. In 1984. C. In 1990.18. Where did Jordan win his first Olympic gold medal? A. In Chic

8、ago.B. In Barcelona.C. In Los Angeles. 19. What did Jordan do in 1993? A. He joined the NBA.B. He retired from basketball.C. He returned to the Bulls.20. How long did Jordan play professional baseball for? A. About two years.B. About five years. C. About six years.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

9、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。ASuppose you want to go abroad and learn about the foreign exchange in culture in different countries. Here is some information you may need.Name：Susan Lane Age：22Place：Reykjavik, Iceland, 2010.Cost：$7,000Organization：AFSExperience：“I think it was a turning

10、 point in my life. I began to understand more about my own culture by experiencing another culture and seeing how other people live.”Name：Sara Small Age：23Place：Crivitz, Germany, 2011.Cost：$8,000Organization：EF FoundationExperience：“I love the traveling and I made a lot of friends. I found the Europ

11、ean school system to be hard but I am fluent now in German so it was worth it. I did miss my family and friends in Australia but I would love to do it again.”Name：David Links Age：16Place：Stuttgart, Germany, 2012Cost：$6,000Organization：Southern Cross Cultural ExchangeExperience：“I wanted to try somet

12、hing that was very different in culture. In Germany everything was different but I soon got settled. The family I was with was great and I really feel as though I have a second family.”Name：Tom Jennings Age：21Place：Conflans, France, 2012.Cost：$7,000Organization：Southern Cross Cultural ExchangeExperi

13、ence：“There were times when it was difficult but I liked it, experiencing a different culture. You just have to adapt to each situation as it comes. If there is one thing you learn when you are on a student-exchange program, it is how to take care of yourself.”Name：Linda Marks Age：19Place：Chonburi P

14、rovince, Thailand, 2012.Cost：$3,500Organization：Southern Cross Cultural ExchangeExperience：“There are lots of ups and downs, but you always come back for more. I had a few problems but there was always someone to turn to and that was great.”21. According to the information, taking part in a foreign

15、exchange program can cost_.A. from $6,000 to $8,000B. no more than $7,000C. anything from $3,500D. from $3,500 to $8,00022. The students who refer to both the good and bad times as an exchange student include _.A. Susan Lane and Sara Small B. Tom Jennings and Linda MarksC. Linda Marks and David Link

16、s D. Susan Lane and Tom Jennings23. As a result of his experience in the foreign exchange program Tom Jennings learnt to become _.A. selfish and defensive B. determined and independentC. independent and adaptable D. defensive and determinedBCarri Kessler and her husband Will named their daughter Ott

17、ilie after a friend from the U. K, who helped them a lot. However, right after their baby girl was born, the couple noticed a big problem. “No one could remember her name and no one could pronounce it. Were going to keep having to introduce her!” Kessler told T.The situation then grew worse as Kessl

18、ers grandmother admitted to sticking Post-it notes around the house to help remind her of Ottilies name which can be pronounced either Ott-ill-ee or Oh-TEEL-ya. Three months after Ottilie was born, the Kesslers have decided to legally change their daughters name. The couple came up with two possible

19、 names. They then settled on Margot after talking to a name expert.The Kesslers situation is no exception as an increasing number of parents experience the same as the Kesslers. According to Baby Center Canada, 11% of its users wish they could change their childrens names due to being over popular,

20、mispronounced or simply unfitting. Parents care a lot more and think a lot more about names now than their parents.To deal with this, a number of name experts now offer services to help parents choose the right name. Couples have also sought help from the Internet to choose their babys name. However

21、, parents can change their childs name in the event that they regret their choice. In Canada, the rules vary in each province. For instance, in Ontario, the child must have lived in the province for the past 12 months, or since birth if under the age of one. Each of the childs legal guardians (监护人)

22、must also give permission.24. Why did Kessler and her husband name their daughter Ottilie?A. It was very special and unusual.B. It was at the request at their mother.C. It was recommended by a name expert.D. It could remind them of their British friend.25. Whats the function of the example about the

23、 Kesslers?A. To ask for advice on their situation.B. To introduce the topic of the text.C. To show the background of the text.D. To stress the importance of a suitable name.26. What can we learn from the third paragraph?A. The Kesslers experience is not uncommon.B. Unfitness is the main reason for c

24、hanging names.C. 11% of Canadians are unsatisfied with their babies names.D. Parents always pay more attention to childrens names.27. What is the main idea of the text?A. Rules for name change.B. Ways to name babies.C. Baby name regret.D. A couples anxiety.CWe all have our own tricks to cheer up whe

25、n were feeling down; these little tricks can make you feel a little bit happier every day. While there are certainly happy memories tied up in the wedding ring you and your spouse (配偶) purchased together years ago or your teddy bear from childhood, new research finds that we typically feel calmer an

26、d experience a greater sense of well-being when we focus on a place that reminds us of happier times rather than a thing, even if it holds great value.The report, called Places That Make Us, was conducted by the United Kingdoms National Trust (NT) and Surrey Universitys researchers. Experts performe

27、d functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) (功能磁共振成像) scans on 20 volunteers and conducted an online survey of 2,000 people to better understand this deep draw toward special places.“Working with leading researchers and academics, and using cutting-edge fMRI brain technology, we examined how plac

28、es affect people, how they become special, and why we feel a pull towards them,” explained Nino Strachey, head of research for the NT.The 20 volunteers were shown images of landscapes, houses, and other locations, as well as personally meaningful objects. Measuring their brain activity, the research

29、ers found that it was the places, as opposed to the objects, that caused the brain to get the most excited. Volunteers were also interviewed at great length two times, once at home and the other time at their special place. The research made discoveries that had never known before the favorite place

30、s aroused feelings of belonging, physical and emotional safety, and an intense internal pull to the place.Dr. Andy Myers weighed in on the findings, saying, “For the first time we have been able to prove the physical and emotional benefits of place, far beyond any research that has been done before.

31、”28. How was the research conducted?A. By performing fMRI on 2,000 volunteers.B. By measuring the participants brain activity by fMRI.C. By doing rough interviews with the participants.D. By showing meaningful objects to the participants.29. How would the author feel about the findings of the study?

32、A. It is pioneering. B. It is baseless.C. It is imperfect. D. It is unbelievable.30. Which of the following can replace the underlined phrase “weighed in on” ?A. Made a comment on. B. Looked down on.C. Was opposed to. D. Made fun of.31. What does the text mainly talk about?A. Everyone has his way to

33、 be happy.B. Valuable places can make people happy.C. Teddy bears are best memories of children.D. Meaningful objects lead to greater well-being.DNew drivers who are caught using a phone at the wheel will lose their license under new law that comes into force today. From Wednesday anyone found calli

34、ng, texting or using an app while driving will face a 200 pounds on-the-spot fine and six points on their license. It means that new driverswho can lose a maximum of six points before being banned for the first two years after passing their testwill face an immediate ban for sending a single text me

35、ssage. Previously they were able to avoid getting points on their license by taking part in retraining courses. More experienced motorists can lose their license if they receive 12 points in a three-year period. It follows a tragic(灾难的) incident in which Polish lorry driver Tomasz Kroker killed four

36、 members of the same family after failing to stop while scrolling (滚动) through music on his phone. Twenty-two people were killed and 99 seriously injured in accidents on Britains roads in 2015 where a motorist using a mobile was a main cause of accidents. Research by the RAC has found that one in fo

37、ur motorists admit checking texts, emails and social media while driving. Chris Grayling, the Transport Secretary, said increasing punishment would act as a “strong deterrent(震慑物)”. He added, “Everyone has a part to play in encouraging their family and friends not to use their phones while driving.

38、It is as inexcusable(不可原谅的) as drink-driving. ”32. People will lose six points on their license while driving except_. A. calling B. textingC. using an appD. carrying phones33. Who will lose his license according to the passage? A. New drivers lose 5 points for the first two years. B. New drivers lo

39、se 6 points during three years. C. Experienced drivers lose 12 points in three years. D. Experienced drivers lose 6 points in three years. 34. What led to the appearance of the new law? A. The research by the RAC. B. A serious accident. C. The survey of the website. D. The news on TV. 35. What can w

40、e learn from the last paragraph? A. More severe punishment is effective. B. Most of drivers use phones while driving. C. A drivers family and friends make no difference. D. Using phones while driving is more harmful than drink-driving.第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从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。Moving

41、 abroad can be a challenging experience. You leave your family, friends and everything you know behind. You enter a new culture where the customs and sometimes the languages are different. 36 . Its a time to discover new things, make new friends and begin a new adventure.So what are the best ways to

42、 involve yourself in the new culture while living abroad?Live with a native speaker 37 . First, you have a friend! Living alone can be a lonely experience, especially if youre far from home. As for me, Ive had the opportunity to meet my housemates friends and socialize (交往) with them. 38 . In additi

43、on, you have someone to tell you about the cultural customs and interesting places in the area.Socialize with the local peopleThe thought of making friends and mixing with the local people may seem scary at first but its worth it. 39 , attending an evening class or participating in a language exchan

44、ge with people that are interested in learning your native language. 40 The food in France is amazing and discovering new food is a fun experience. Ive tried things that Ive never tried before. My knowledge of different bread and cheese types has grown greatly.A. Try the local foodB. But its also ex

45、citingC. I currently volunteer with homeless peopleD. You can also speak the local language every dayE. I can improve my French vocabulary and understandingF. You can meet other people in the area by joining a clubG. There are many advantages of living with a native speaker第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节

46、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。From that day on, when eight-year-old Charlie with gray eyes began riding my school bus, he was a trial. If a fight 41 out, it must have been Charlie. If a girl was crying, 42 were that Charlie had pulled her hair. I practiced eve

47、ry bit of patience, but all 43 . However, I spoke to him 44 but firmly, he would stare at me with those big gray eyes without a word. A little girl sent me a small tin 45 . She had written, “To the Best Bus Driver Polly.” One day, I was 46 because of a talk with the headmaster. When I got on the bus

48、, I 47 that the tin heart was gone.“Charlie was the first one on the bus. Check his 48 , ”insisted the girl who had given me the heart. I asked him to come forward, and 49 into his pocket. Then I felt itthe 50 small tin heart. Charlie stared at me for a long time. There were no 51 in those big gray

49、eyes and no plea(恳求) for 52 He seemed to be waiting for what would happen. I was about to pull the tin heart out of Charlies pocket when I 53 myself. “Let him keep it,” a 54 seemed to whisper. Many years later, I was in a department store 55 someone said, “Polly?” I turned to see the big 56 eyes. Th

50、ere was no doubt. It was Charlie. To my 57 , he hugged me and pulled 58 from his pocketthe little tin heart that 59 , “To the Best Bus Driver Polly.” “You were the only one who kept 60 ,” he explained.41.A. held B. brokeC. gave D. got42.A. challenges B. changesC. choices D. chances43.A. in secret B.

51、 in shapeC. in vain D. in sight44.A. weaklyB. gentlyC. coldly D. rudely45.A. heart B. busC. animal D. girl46.A. blamed B. chargedC. teased D. delayed47.A. doubted B. admittedC. realized D. wondered48.A. pockets B. booksC. seats D. schoolbags49.A. stretched B. raisedC. reached D. pulled50.A. familiar

52、 B. newC. ordinary D. earlier51.A. pride B. pleasureC. smilesD. tears52.A. encouragementB. mercyC. recognition D. escape53.A. stopped B. enjoyedC. devoted D. prepared54.A. child B. voiceC. tone D. noise55.A. until B. beforeC. because D. when56.A. black B. blueC. gray D. red57.A. surprise B. reliefC.

53、 amusement D. delight58.A. nothing B. anythingC. something D. everything59.A. sang B. readC. showed D. appeared60.A. asking B. practicingC. persuading D. trying第二节 语法填空 （共10题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）The teenagers want to look good. As 61 matter of fact, any type of regular physical activity can improve your f

54、itness. The most important thing is 62 you keep moving!A good mental attitude is of great importance. So first of all, keep positive and fun. You are more 63 (like) to keep with it if you choose something you like.Small changes can add up to better fitness, so take one step at a time. For example, w

55、alk or ride your bike to school instead of getting a ride. Get on or 64 the bus several blocks away and walk the rest of the way. 65 you choose, make sure it includes aerobic(有氧的) activity that makes you 66 (breath) harder and increases your heart rate. This is the 67 (good) type of exercise because

56、 it increases your fitness level and makes your heart and lungs work better. It also burns off your body fat. Examples of aerobic activities are basketball, running, or 68 (swim).Last but not the least, dont forget to warm up with some easy exercises before you do any physical activity, which may he

57、lp protect against many 69 (injure).Exercise should be a regular of your day. Keep moving and you 70 (stay) fit.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）短文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处错误。每处错误涉及一个单词的增加、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：在错的词下划一横线,并在该词的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

58、.只允许修改10处,多者（从第11处起）不计分。 Do you know anyone whom is always late? I have friends that always arrive at place much later than we agreed to meet. In one case, I started telling a friend to meet me half an hour before I expected him to arrive at. Some people think of being late as small problem. But bei

59、ng late can have seriously consequences. Being late can harm your relationships and it also communicate to people that you dont respect them because you waste your time. People may wonder if they can trust you. If you dont show around when you say you will, what do they know your promises are reliab

60、le? So it is really important for people not to being late. 第二节 书面表达 （满分25分）假设你是李华，与留学生朋友Bob约好一起去书店，因故不能赴约。请给他写封邮件，内容包括：1. 表示歉意；2. 说明原因；3. 另约时间。注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当加入细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Li Hua, Yours,Li Hua南宁三中20172018学年度下学期高二期考答案第一部分：听力（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）1-5 BCBCC 6-10 AABCC 11-15 CAABB 16-20 AACBA第二

61、部分：阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）第一节 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)21-23 DBC 24-27 DBAC 28-31 BAAB 32-35 DCBA第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）36-40 BGDFA第三部分 英语知识运用第一节 完形填空 （共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）41-45 BDCBA 46-50 DCACA 51-55 DBABD 56-60 CACBD第二节 语法填空 （共10题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）61. a 62. that 63. likely 64. off 65. Whatever 66. breathe 6

62、7. best 68.swimming 69. injuries 70. will stay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）Do you know anyone whom is always late? I have friends that always arrive at place much who/that placeslater than we agreed to meet. In one case, I started telling a friend to meet me half an hour before I ex

63、pected him to arrive at. Some people think of being late as / small problem. But being late can have 删除 aseriously consequences. Being late can harm your relationships and it also communicate to people serious communicatesthat you dont respect them because you waste your time. People may wonder if t

64、hey can trust you. theirIf you dont show around when you say you will, what do they know your promises are reliable? up howSo it is really important for people not to being late. be第二节 书面表达 （满分25分）Dear Bob,Im sorry to say that I cannot go to the bookstore with you on Friday afternoon. I have just fo

65、und that I have to attend an important class meeting that afternoon. I hope the change will not cause you too much trouble.Shall we go on Saturday morning? We can set out early so that well have more time to read and select books. If its convenient for you, lets meet at 8:30 outside the school gate.

66、 If not, let me know what time suits you best. I should be available any time after school next week.Once again, I am really sorry for any inconvenience caused.Yours,Li Hua录音原文Text 1M: It is getting very cloudy outside. W: Yes. And the wind is picking up, too. It was sunny the whole morning Anyway,

67、dont forget to take your umbrella with you when you go out later.Text 2M: Hi, I will take one of your bacon sandwiches, please.W: Sure. Would you like to make it a meal? A meal comes with French fries and a large soft drink.M: No, just the sandwich, please. Text 3W: Hi, Jacob, its mom. Im having a b

68、usy day at the office today, and I think I will probably be home late. Do you mind picking up some vegetables after school?M: Sure, Mom. I will stop by the supermarket on my way home later. Text 4W: It is your grandmothers birthday this Sunday. You and Sally should visit her. M: Okay, I will call my

69、 sister and make a plan to go together.Text 5W: How was your day, Dad? Did you sell a lot of cars?M: Well, I took a couple out for a test drive, but they didnt buy the car. A new model is being designed and will come out soon, so they are going to wait for that one. Text 6W: How are those jeans? M:

70、They fit me well, and I like the style. But I find them a little bit too long. W: What if you roll them up a little?M: I guess I could, but then they would look different. W: I see. We can make them shorter for you if you want.M: Yeah? That would be great.W: Sure thing. Though it will take about two

71、 hours. You can pay for them first and come back in the afternoon or evening to pick them up.M: Thats fine. Can I pick them up tomorrow?W: No problem.Text 7M: How may I help you?W: Hi, I would like to rent a car. M: Sure. Did you make a reservation?W: No. I decided to rent one when I got off the pla

72、ne just now. Is that okay?M: Of course. I was just checking. So how many days do you need the car for? W: Can I just do four days for now and make the rent longer through a phone call later? M: In that case, I suggest you go for seven days, which will give you a 20% discount. And if you choose to re

73、turn the car after five days, you can get the rest of your money back.W: Okay, I will do that. Can I return the car at the train station?M: Yes, you can. Text 8M: Do you want to go play tennis with me tomorrow morning?W: That would be fun. But I need to pick up my passport from the police station. M

74、: Are you going on a trip?W: Yes. Im going to the UK with my dad next month.M: Cool. Is it a holiday?W: Not really. He is going on a business trip in London. And Im going with him to check out a few universities that I might apply for next year.M: Sounds great. So how long will you be there?W: Im go

75、ing to be in London for five days. After that, I will visit a couple of cities in Scotland as well. M: Checking out some schools there, too?W: Exactly. Well, have a nice weekend and see you at school on Monday.M: Thanks. See you!Text 9W: Are you going to take part in the school singing contest?M: No

76、, I dont think so. W: Why not? You have a great voice, and you sing at our local community center every Sunday, dont you?M: Thanks. Well, yes, I do sing at the community center, but that is with a whole bunch of other people. I get really nervous singing in front of many people just by myself.W: You

77、 could form a group with someone. That way you may feel more relaxed. M: That sounds like a good idea.W: Actually, Mary, John and I are going to take part in the contest as a group. Why dont you join us? It would be more balanced to have two girls and two boys. And Im sure we will sound great!M: All

78、 right. Lets try it, then. W: Cool! So far we have been practicing together every Tuesday and Thursday after school. So we just had a practice yesterday. Why dont you come tomorrow? We do it at Johns.M: Great!W: Excellent. Lets all meet up and talk more about it at lunch. See you at the canteen late

79、r?M: Okay!Text 10Michael Jordan is a professional American basketball player. He is often considered the best basketball player at all time. During the 1990s, he led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA championships, and earned the NBAs Most Valuable Player Award five times. Jordan went to university in 19

80、81 and soon became an important member of the schools basketball team. In the summer of 1984, he participated in the Olympic Games in Los Angeles as a member of the U.S. team. They won the gold at the games that year. Jordan then left college and joined the NBA in the same year. By the late 1980s, t

81、he Chicago Bulls were quickly becoming one of the best teams in the NBA, and Jordans outstanding performance on the court was making him the next big star of the game. Later, he helped the American team win another gold medal at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain. With a decision that shocked many people, Jordan retired from basketball in 1993 and started playing professional baseball. He returned to the Bulls in 1995 and finally ended his basketball career in 2003.