宁夏青铜峡一中2017-2018学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、青铜峡一中2017-2018学年第二学期期中考试高二英语试卷时间：120分钟 分值：150分 命题人：王丽第卷（三部分，共115分）I.听力理解（共两节，满分30分）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。1. Which sport does the woman like best?A. Baseball. B. Badminton. C. Volleyball.2. What are the two speakers going to do?A. Go shopping.B.

2、See a film. C. Have hair cut.3. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At a hospital. B. At a shop. C. At a post office.4. Whats the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Colleagues. B. Friends. C. Couple.5. What does the woman probably do?A. A reporter. B. A student. C. A to

3、ur guide.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。请听第6段材料, 回答第67题。6. What happened to the man?A. He lost his job.B. He failed his final test. C. He was late for school.7. How is the mans fe

4、eling to the woman?A. Frightened. B. Grateful. C. Disappointed.请听第7段材料，回答第89题。8. Where will the woman take the boys to?A. School. B. Park. C. Hospital.9. What is the man planning to do?A. Open a savings account. B. Bake a birthday cake. C. Buy a birthday present.请听第8段材料, 回答第1012题。10. What kind of mu

5、sic does the woman prefer?A. Classical music. B. Pop music. C. Country music.11. What does the man say about classical music？A. He listens to it when cooking. B. It is good for his brain.C. It can help reduce stress.12. What does the woman tell the man in the end?A. He can find some recordings on th

6、e Internet. B. He can buy some new CDs online.C. He can listen to Mozarts music.请听第9段材料, 回答第1316题。13. Where are the two speakers probably?A. At the womans house. B. At the hospital. C. In an office.14. Why does the man meet the woman?A. To find out why the womans recent work was poor.B. To ask about

7、 the womans mother. C. To discuss future plans.15. What can we know about the womans mother?A. She is seriously sick. B. She had an accident. C. She died of stomach cancer.16. What is the mans attitude to the woman in the end?A. He is angry. B. He is sad. C. He is kind.请听第10段材料, 回答第1720题。17. What wi

8、ll people do tomorrow morning?A. Watch a performance. B. Have a meeting. C. Go sightseeing.18. Why does the speaker have to change todays plan?A. Diana Decker wants to speak first. B. The first speaker got food poisoning.C. He will attend an important meeting.19. When will the coffee break start?A.

9、At 9:30. B. At 10:00. C. At 10:30.20. Where will the discussion be held?A. In Room 201. B. In the meeting hall.C. In the Youth Action Theater.:阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节：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 Apple announced its new iPhones last week, but competitors mobile phones can do many of t

10、he same things for less money. The new iPhone 8 and X have wireless charging, edge-to-edge glass screen and double cameras. But all of these features are already available in smart phones from Chinas Huawei and Oppo, and Koreas Samsung. While Apple asks buyers to pay $1,000 for its high-end model, s

11、ome Asian phone makers can offer similar features for less.At one time, Chinese manufacturers（制造商） copied features and designs from others to produce low-cost phones. But they have now added high-end features to their phones and they control nearly half the global mobile phone market.Media MarktSatu

12、rn is Europes biggest electronics seller. A spokesperson for the store told Reuters that, “Huawei is seen as a relevant competitor to Apple and Samsung by covering all major price points and placing big investments in marketing and sales. She also said that the Chinese companies Huawei, ZTE, Lenovo

13、and TCL were among the top-10 best-selling smart phones in its stores. Chinese manufacturers fast growth has been fueled by strong sales in China. But they now export 40 percent of their smart phones. That is almost double the number from just three years ago, according to the Hong Kong investment c

14、ompany CLSA. Huawei is currently the worlds third largest phone maker behind Samsung and Apple. According to research companyCanalys, the Chinese company is getting closer to second-place Apple and might overtake it later this year. Huawei plans to show its top-of-the-line Mate 10 phone on Oct. 16.

15、The phone will have artificial intelligence features such as instant translation and image recognition and will cost less than $1,000.21.What is the text mainly about?A.Smart phones manufacturers. B.Apple smart phones features.C.Asian phone makers fast growth. D.Competition among phone makers.22.Whi

16、ch is NOT among the top 3 phone makers in the world?A.TCL. B.Samsung. C.Apple. D.Huawei.23.What do we know from the text?A.Huewei will have overtaken Apple by later 2017.B.Chinese makers phones with high-end features cost less.C.The top-10 smart phones are to enter the high-end competition.D.40 perc

17、ent of Asian smart phones are exported now.24.What is the writers attitude towards Asian phone makers?A.Doubtful. B.Concerned. C.Optimistic. D.Uncertain.BA businessman had two sons. While he gave the younger son a lot of love and gifts, he neglected (忽视) the elder son. It was completely puzzling (令人

18、费解) and no one knew why.When the boys grew up, they were asked to manage the fathers business. The elder son was absorbed in the business. From morning till late in the evening, he was busy working. Within a few years, he ran the business very well and even expanded (扩大) it.What about the younger so

19、n? He didnt have much to do except have a good time. But the father believed that his favorite son would be a success. If the elder son could be a successful businessman, surely the younger one, with a higher education, would do much better.A few years later, the results of his decision became clear

20、. Uninterested in business, the younger son continued spending his time enjoying himself. And he went out of business. But the elder sons far smaller share (份) of business had expanded and he had proved himself to be a good decision maker.Ashamed at the turn of events, the father met the elder son a

21、nd was angry with the younger one. The elder son, who was listening to all this quietly, suddenly said he wanted to set up an independent business and live on his own.“Why?” asked the father.“I blame (责备) one person for the way my brother has turned out, and its not him. You cant blame children for

22、the faults (过失) of their parents, can you?” asked the elder son.25.Before the younger son went into the fathers business, he_.A.was well-educated at school B.had achieved great successC.often looked down upon his brother D.was interested in business26.Why did the father treat the two sons differentl

23、y?A.the elder son didnt work hard B.the younger son was hardworkingC.no one knew why he did it D.he wanted to do an experiment27.Which is NOT the reason for the younger sons going out of business?A.he himself didnt work hard B.his father didnt educate him properlyC.he was not interested in business

24、at all D.he was busy working every day28.What does the text really want to teach us?A.Once something is done, you should do it well.B.Parents are responsible for childrens development.C.Interest is the most important for success.D.One has responsibility for what he himself has done.CLife is difficul

25、t.What do you think about life? Maybe most people say that life is difficult. But life is no longer difficult once we truly understand and accept it. Most people do not fully see this truth. Instead, they complain about their problems and difficulties as if life should be easy. It seems to them that

26、 their difficulties represent a special kind of suffering especially forced upon (强加于) them or their families, their class, or even their nation. What makes life difficult is that the process of facing and solving problems is a painful one. Problems, depending on their nature, cause us sadness or lo

27、neliness or regret or anger or fear. These are uncomfortable feelings, often as painful as any kind of physical pain. And since life causes an endless series of problems, life is always difficult and is full of pain as well as joy. Yet, it is in this whole process of solving problems that life has i

28、ts meaning. Problems are the serious test that tells success from failure. When we desire to encourage the growth of the human spirit, we encourage the human ability to solve problems, just as in school we set problems for our children to solve. It is through the pain of meeting and working out prob

29、lems that we learn. As Benjamin Franklin said, “Those things that hurt instruct.” It is for this reason that wise people learn not to fear but to welcome the pain of problems.29.The writer probably used just one short sentence in the first paragraph to _.A.show his opinion B.argue with readers C.giv

30、e an example D.get readers attention30.According to the passage we give school children difficult problems in order to _.A.encourage them to solve problems B. teach them to fear the pain of solving problemsC.help them learn to deal with pain D. teach them how to respect problems31.The saying from Be

31、njamin Franklin “Those things that hurt instruct.” suggests that _.A.we do not learn from experience B.we do not learn when we are in painC.pain teaches us important lessons D.the pain of problems is not welcome32.The passage mainly tells us that _.A.we become stronger by facing and solving the prob

32、lems of lifeB.life is difficult because our problems bring us painC.people like to complain about their problemsD.everybody has problemsD One form of social prejudice against older people is the belief that they cannot understand or use modern technology. Activities like playing computer games, goin

33、g on the Net and downloading MP3s are only for the youngsters. Isnt it unfair that older people enjoying a computer game should be frowned(皱眉) upon by their children and grandchildren? Nowadays older people have more control over their lives and they play a full part in society. Moreover, better hea

34、lth care has left more people in their sixties and seventies feeling fit and active after retirement. Mental activity, as well as physical exercise, can contribute to better health. Playing computer games is a very effective way of exercising the brain. When personal computers were first introduced,

35、 most older people didnt believe they would ever familiarize themselves with it. Now computers have been around for a few generations and retired people have gradually become more relaxed about using them for fun. Gamers over 65 prefer playing puzzle games and card games. Kate Stevens, aged 72, says

36、: “I find it very relaxing. Its not very demanding, but you still need to concentrate. ” Another development that has favored “grey games” is a change in the type of videogames available on the market. Theres a greater variety of games to choose from, including more intellectual and complex strategy

37、(策略) and simulation(模拟) games. Internet Chess and Train Simulator are among the most popular of these. Train Simulator is based on real-world rail activities. Players can choose from a variety of challenges, such as keeping to a strict-timetable and using helper engines during a winter storm. Some p

38、eople argue that “grey gamers” simply dont have the skills required for computer games, and that teenagers are better. This couldnt be further from the truth. Most computer games require the kind of analytical thinking that improves with practice, which means that the “grey gamers” may well be far b

39、etter than gamers half a century younger than them. In games where speed is the main consideration, older people would be at a disadvantage because they may have slower reaction times. On the other hand, “grey gamers” have a preference for slower paced, mind challenging games.33.The second paragraph

40、 is intended to _.A.show the best way to exercise the brain B.stress the importance of good healthC.explain why grey gamers exist D.teach how to play videogames34.The method the author uses to develop Paragraph 4 is_.A.offering analyses B.giving examples C.making comparisons D.providing details35.By

41、 saying “This couldnt be further from the truth.” in Paragraph 5, the author means_.A.mind challenging games are not suitable for older peopleB.children should improve their skills with practiceC.playing computer games requires analytical thinkingD.older people can perform well in some computer game

42、s第二节：信息填空题 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分.请将答案涂在答题卡7175处）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。Reasons Why Physical Education is Important in SchoolAre you looking for information about the importance of physical education in schools and why it should be emphasized? Do you want a healthy active lifestyle for

43、your kids? Then this article can help you convince your kids that exercising and participation especially in school PE classes are important. Its a link to good health. 36 Its only in physical education classrooms that students learn the value of taking care of themselves through proper healthy eati

44、ng and regular exercise. Its preventive measure against diseases. 37Without any forms of diet management and control with the numerous processed foods students intake every day, a students health can easily be at risk of many diseases. Physical education in schools is a preventive measure to teach s

45、tudents the value of regular exercise. 38 Physical health allows students to function even better in classrooms. A good cardiovascular(心血管的) system developing from regular exercise promotes excellent blood and oxygen circulation. This means more nutrients circulate throughout the body which includes

46、 the brain. This circulation produces longer attention time during classes allowing longer concentration and better absorption. It builds self-esteem. Students who are active in physical activities like basketball, volleyball and running are more confident with themselves according to most social sc

47、hool studies. 39 In school, the physical education program introduces these sport activities to students allowing them to make choices of which sport areas they want to get involved in. 40 Most physical education programs are holistic. The program allows students to interact together to a common goa

48、l, that is, to win and excel physically. It not only brings out the competitive sides of students working with both body and mind but also promotes sportsmanship. It promotes a physically active lifestyle. The purpose of physical education is to instill(逐渐灌输) in students, at an early age, the value

49、of self-preservation and choosing a lifestyle that is good for both the mind and body.A.Physical education plays a vital role in students development and growth.B.Its a program for muscle strength and fitness.C.Its probably because of the dedication made to a sport that brings out the best in studen

50、ts.D.It develops cooperation, teamwork and sportsmanship.E.The value of physical fitness cannot be overstated too much.F.It promotes academic learning.G.Many doctors today agree that obesity（肥胖）is a serious health risk.：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）Sometimes people around you can change your values. My

51、elder brother Steve, in the 41 of my father who died when I was six, gave me important lessons in 42 that helped me grow into an adult. Once when I returned 43 from a baseball game, it was Steve 44 took the time to ask me what happened. When I explained that my baseball had 45 through Mrs. Holts bas

52、ement window, breaking the glass, Steve encouraged me to 46 to her. After all, I should have played in the park and not in the path 47 buildings. Although my 48 trembled as I stood explaining, I offered to 49 the window if she would return my ball. I also learned that personal property is a 50 thing

53、. After I found a shiny silver pen in my fifth-grade classroom. I wanted to keep it, but Steve explained that it might be important to someone else 51 the fact that it had little value. He reminded me of how much Id hate to lose to someone else the small dog my father 52 from a piece of cheap wood.

54、I returned the pen to my teacher, and 53 remembered the smell of her perfume as she patted me on my shoulder. Yet of all the 54 Steve gave me, his respect for life is the most 55 in my mind. At twelve I killed a sparrow with a gun. Excited with my 56 , I screamed to Steve to take a look. I shall nev

55、er forget the way he stood for a long moment and 57 the bird on the ground. Then in a dead, quiet voice, he asked, “Did it hurt you first, Mark? “ I didnt know what to answer. He continued with his eyes 58. The only time you should even think of hurting a living thing is 59 it hurts you first. And t

56、hen you think a long, long time. I really felt terrible then, but that moment 60as the most important lesson my brother has taught me.41.A.absence B.influence C.presence D.appearance42.A.personalities B.beliefs C.impressions D.values43.A.in surprise B.in tears C.at ease D.in vain44.A.which B.what C.

57、who D.whom45.A.dashed B.rocketed C.swelled D.paced46.A.lie B.subscribe C.confess D.appeal47.A.beneath B.above C.in D.between48.A.legs B.hands C.toes D.back49.A.pay for B.break down C.account for D.pull through50.A.genuine B.sacred C.magical D.specific51.A.regardless of B.instead of C.on account of D

58、.in spite of52.A.produced B.shaped C.purchased D.carved53.A.therefore B.even C.still D.yet54.A.gifts B.lessons C.pens D.sparrows55.A.vivid B.casual C.permanent D.valid56.A.prediction B.intelligence C.accuracy D.expectation57.A.stared at B.picked up C.glared at D.caught sight of58.A.blank B.shut C.fi

59、rm D.wide59.A.as B.for C.since D.whether60.A.passes by B.stands out C.crowds of D.fades of第II卷 （非选择题，共50分）第一节：语法填空（共10 小题；每小题1.5 分，满分15 分）High-speed railways, electronic payments, shared bicycles and online shopping are Chinas four new ways of life. They are most appealing to youths from 20 countrie

60、s participating 61the Belt and Road Initiative. The new four great inventions are all related to Chinas high-tech inovation, 62has improved the quality of peoples lives, “my wallet is no longer in use. I can buy and eat whatever I want 63(simple) with a tap of my phone,” said Lin Jinlong, an oversea

61、s Chinese student from Cmbodia, 64(add) that even pancake sellers are using Alipay(mobile payment). In 65word, China is leading in many ways. Bike sharing, for example, is not new itself. But China has made it much more convenient and 66(enjoy) both in China and overseas. Leading Chinese bike-sharin

62、g 67(company), Mobike and Ofo are now operating in foreign countries such as Singapore and Britain. Users in the countries 68(feel) excited and posted photos of 69(they) riding the Chinese bikes on social media. A growing number of foreigners hope 70(promote) economic development in their home count

63、ries by paying more attention to the achievements of China.第二节： 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）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。Its reporting that there are eighty million disabled people in our country. Since our government has do

64、ne a lot for them, its not enough. As student, what should we do for the disabled? To begin with, we should respect them and treat them good. We shouldnt look up on them or ignore their value to society. Additionally, we should care for them and try our best to help them, make their life easier. Las

65、tly, its necessary for us to help develop our confidence, which is first step to success. In conclusion, if everyone does his or her best, that the disabled are sure to live a happy life but they will make a great contribution to our society.第三节：书面表达（满分25分）你的英国朋友Jim在给你的邮件中提到他对文学很感兴趣，并请你向他推荐一部优秀的文学作品

66、。请你给他回信，内容包括：1.书的题目和作者；2.书的主要内容；3.你的推荐理由。注意：1).词数不少于100; 2).开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。Dear Jim,_ Yours,Li Hua青铜峡一中20172018学年第二学期期中考试 高二英语 参考答案听力（30分）：15CBACB 6-10 ABCAA 11-15 CACAA 16-20 CABBB阅读理解（40分）：A： 21.D; 22.A; 23.B;2 4.C B：25.A; 26.C; 27.D; 28.BC： 29.D; 30.A; 31.C; 32.A D: 33.C; 34.B; 35.D 36-40 E; G;

67、F; C; D完型（30分）： 41.A; 42.D; 43.B; 44.C; 45.B; 46.C; 47.D; 48.A; 49.A; 50.B; 51.D; 52.D; 53.C; 54.B; 55.A; 56.C;57.A; 58.C; 59.D; 60.B语法填空（15分）： 61：in; 62：which; 63：simply; 64：adding; 65：a; 66：enjoyable; 67：companies; 68： felt; 69：themselves; 70：to promote短文改错（10分）： Its that there are eighty million

68、disabled people in our country. our government has done a lot for them, its not enough. As , what should we do for the disabled? To begin with, we should respect them and treat them . We shouldnt look on them or ignore their value to society. Additionally, we should care for them and try our best to

69、 help them, their life easier. Lastly, its necessary for us to help develop confidence, which is first step to success. In conclusion, if everyone does his or her best, that the disabled are sure to live a happy life they will make a great contribution to our society.书面表达（25分）DearJim,TodayIdliketoin

70、troduceabooktoyouwhichIlikemuchTheFiveThousandYearsHistory.Alotofpeopleaskmewhichbookismymostfavoriteone,andIalwaysproudlyanswerthemTheFiveThousandYearsHistory,whichisallhistoryaboutChina.Mymotherboughtthebooktomeasmy5-year-oldgift.Thiswasareallywonderfulpresent,whichopenedahistorygatetome,atotallyi

71、nnocentboy.IalmostforgotthedinnerafterIreadthefirstpage.Fromthenon,Iwasahistorianinmyclassandshowedmyknowledgefromthatbooktomyclassmates.WhenIbecameolder,IknewmoreandfeltconfidentaboutChina.IamproudthatIamaChineseandIwillmakegreatefforttobuildamorepowerfulcountryandletChinesehistorymorebrilliant.Asforme,thisisthemostimportantbookinmylifeandnowIstillreaditandcanrecitesomepartsofit.Everyone,Ithink,shouldreadthebookandgetthiswonderfulexperience.Imsurethatyoulllikeandenjoyreadingit!Yours,LiHua