内蒙古阿拉善左旗高级中学2017_2018学年高二英语上学期期末考试试题.doc

1、2017-2018学年高二英语第一学期期末试卷考试时间： 100 分钟 第一部分 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。AHe lived his whole life as a poor man. His art and talent were recognized by almost no one. He suffered from a mental illness that led him to cut off part of his left ear in

2、 1888 and to shoot himself two years later. But after his death, he achieved world fame. Today, Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh is recognized as one of the leading artists of all time. Now, 150 years after his birth on March 30, 1853, Zundert, the town of his birth, has made 2003 “The van Gogh Year” i

3、n his honor. And the van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, home to the biggest collection of his masterpieces, is marking the anniversary with exhibitions throughout the year. The museum draws around 1.3 million visitors every year. Some people enjoy the art and then learn about his life. Others are first i

4、nterested in his life, which then helps them understand his art. Van Gogh was the son of a pastor(牧师). He left school when he was just 15. By the age of 27, he had already tried many jobs including an art gallery salesman and a French teacher. Finally in 1880, he decided to begin his studies in art.

5、 Van Gogh is famed for his ability to put his own emotions into his paintings and show his feelings about a scene. His style is marked by short, broad brush strokes(笔画).“Instead of trying to reproduce exactly what I have before my eyes, I use color more freely, in order to express myself more forcib

6、ly,” he wrote in a letter to his brother in 1888. Van Gogh sold only one painting during his short life. He relied heavily on the support from his brother, an art dealer who lived in Paris. But now his works are sold for millions of dollars. His portrait of Dr. Gacher sold for $89.5 million in 1990.

7、 It is the highest price ever paid for a painting. “I think his paintings are powerful and the brilliant colors in them are attractive to people,” said a Van Goghs fan.1. All through his life, Van Gogh. A. depended on his brother B. worked hard on art studies C. was not recognized by people D. expre

8、ssed himself in paintings2.Van Gogh killed himself because of. A. the poor life B. his illness C. his pain from left ear D. the objections from the artists of his time3.One of the characteristics of Van Goghs paintings is. A. the likeness between his paintings and the reality B. the short time for h

9、im to complete a painting C. the various styles mixed together D. the special strokes he made4.We can infer from the passage that. A. his powerful art came from his poor life B. his fellow townsmen regret treating him unfairly C. all his paintings were drawn in the last 10 years of his life D. most

10、of his paintings are kept in the museum of his hometownBIndia now accounts for (占据)17.5% of the worlds population - Indias population has grown by more than 181 million people over the past decade to 1.21 billion, according to the 2011 census (人口普查)result. The figure shows Indias large population is

11、 growing fast 181 million is only slightly lower than the entire population of Brazil. But the speed of growth has slowed from 21. 5% in the last ten years to 17.6% now.More people now live in India than in the United States, Indonesia, Brazil, Pakistan and Bangladesh combined.India is on course to

12、overtake China as the worlds most populous nation by 2030, but its growth rate is falling, figures show. The census also shows a continuing preference for boys Indias sex ratio (比例)is at its worst since the country was founded in 1947. Statistics show fewer girls than boys are being born or survivin

13、g. The gender imbalance has widened every ten years since 1947. According to the 2011 census, there were 914 girls for every 1,000 boys under the age of six. “This is a serious problem,” Census Commissioner C. Chandramauli told a press conference in the capital, New Delhi. Government officials said

14、they would review all their policies towardsit, which they admitted were failing. The male population has grown by 17.19% to reach 623.7 million while the female population has risen by 18.12% to reach 586.5 million. Uttar Pradesh, the census shows, is the most populous state with 199 million people

15、 and Lakshadweep the least populated at 64,429. There is good news in the field of education. The literacy rate (识字率)has gone up from about 65% in 2001 to 74% in 2011. India started the 2011 census in April last year and its census is carried out every 10 years.5. According to the text, whats the sp

16、eed of Indias population growth now? A. 21.5%. B. 17.6%. C. 17.19%. D. 18.12%.6. The underlined word “it” in the text refers to. A. the literacy rate B. Indias large population C. the 2011 census D. the gender imbalance7.We can learn from the text that. A. more Indians have been educated in the past

17、 ten years B. New Delhi has a larger population than Uttar Pradesh C. Brazils population is lower than 181 million D. India will have a larger population than China in ten years8.In which section of a magazine could this passage be found? A. Travel & Custom. B. World & Population. C. Education & Dev

18、elopment. D. Economy & EnvironmentC Perhaps one of the most outstanding things about South African culture is that it is not one single culture, but rather a range of different cultures, making South Africa one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world. There are a number of cultural att

19、ractions in South Africa which are definitely worth visiting. Take, for instance, one of the most famous onesRobben Island, where Nelson Mandela, the first black president of the country, was once imprisoned ! for his efforts to free his people from oppression. In KwaZulu-Natal you will find that th

20、e Zulu culture isstill very much alive in the descendents (后代)of the ancient Zulu king Shaka at Shakaland. Here tribal dance and song is performed with vigor and you can explore the mysterious world of the Sangoma with much ceremony. In the Eastern Cape youll discover the remains of Saartjie Baartma

21、na woman who suffered terrible humiliation at the hands of self-righteous (自以为是的) Europeans and who has become a symbol of female empowerment (赋权) some 200 years after her death. A visit to the Drakensberg Mountains will make you learn about some of the oldest rock art in the country, while a trip t

22、o the different kinds of art galleries and theaters in most of the cities and towns is an excellent way to enjoy South African art and drama. Music is another part of South African culture which exemplifies the range and diversity of this countrys culture. Classical music, although European in natur

23、e, is enjoyed regularly at all fresco(壁画) concerts across the country amidst the beauty of large botanical gardens. Jazz is a favourite in the townships and it has developed and diversified into three distinctive styles: Township Jazz, Black Jazz, and Marabi. Kwaito is another favourite. Rock and po

24、p are also popular and a number of South African musicians have created sounds which simply cannot be confined to a particular music group, but they are very South African in nature. So come and enjoy a hands-on introduction to South Africas rainbow of culture!9. This passage mainly tells us the of

25、South Africa. A. diversity of people B. places of interest C. culture D. music10. People who want to pay respect to a heroine can go to. A. Robben Island B. KwaZulu-Natal C. the Eastern Cape D. Drakensberg Mountains11. According to the second paragraph, the Zulu culture. A. is disappearing B. has a

26、long history C. is a mix of many cultures D. is little known to the outside world12.How many kinds of jazz are mentioned in the last paragraph?A. Only one B. Two C. Three D. FourDAre you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids to? Try some of these places: Visit art museums. They

27、offer some activities to excite your kids interest. Many offer workshops for making hand-made pieces, traveling exhibits, book signings(签名) by childrens favorite writers, and even musical performances and other arts. Head to a natural history museum. This is where kids can discover the past from din

28、osaur models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky. Also, ask what kind of workshops and educational programs are prepared for kids and any special events that are coming up. Go to a You theater. Look for one in your area offering plays for child and family visitors. Pre-show play sho

29、ps are conducted by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about performing arts. Puppet (木偶) making and stage make-up are just a couple of the special offerings you might find. Tryhands-on science. Visit one of the many hands-on science museums around the country. These scien

30、ce play-lands are great fun for kids and grown-ups alike. Theyll keep your child mentally and physically active the whole day through while pushing buttons, experimenting, and building. When everyone is tired, enjoy a fun family science show, commonly found in these museums.13. If a child is interes

31、ted in the universe, he probably will visit. A. a You theater B. an art museum C. a natural history museum D. a hands-on science museum14. What can kids do at a You theater? A. Look at rock collections. B. See dinosaur models. C. Watch puppet making. D. Give performances.15. What does “hands-on scie

32、nce” mean in the last paragraph? A. Science games designed by kids B. Learning science by doing things C. A show of kids science work D. Reading science books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。Eyesight plays a very important role in our daily life. Every waking moment, t

33、he eyes are working to see the world around us. Over forty percent of Americans worry about losing eyesight, but its easy to include steps into our daily life to ensure healthy eyes. Here are five suggestions for a lifetime of healthy eyesight : Schedule yearly exams. _16_Experts advise parents to b

34、ring babies 6 to 12 months of age to the doctor for a careful check. The good news is that millions of children now can have yearly eye exams and following treatment, including eyeglasses. Protect against UV rays (紫外线). Long-term stay in the sun creates risk to your eyes. No matter what the season i

35、s, its extremely important to wear sunglasses . _17_. Give your eyes a break. Two-thirds of Americans spend up to seven hours a day using computers or other digital products. _18_Experts recommend that people practice the 20/20/20 rule: every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and look at something

36、20 feet away. _19_As part of a healthy diet, eat more fruits and vegetables each day. Vitamins C and E help protect eyesight and promote eye health. Practice safe wear and care of contact lenses(隐形眼镜). Many Americans use contact lenses to improve their eyesight. While some follow the medical guidanc

37、e for wearing contact lenses, many are breaking the rules and putting their eyesight at risk. _20_Otherwise, you may have problems such as red eyes, pain in the eyes, or a more serious condition.A. Eat your greens.B. Eye care should begin early in life.C. They can properly protect your eyes.D. Stay

38、in good shape by taking more vitamins.E. Parents usually dont care about their own eyesight.F. Always follow the doctors advice for appropriate wear.G. This frequent eye activity increases the risk for eye tiredness.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，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选

39、出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 I take the train to work every morning from a train station near my house. I can get to the station quite21because there is a shortcut (捷径)to the station. But in the summer, it can get quite smelly because of all the22. So I always try to23through it. Today I was trying to

40、 do so as usual24 something made me stop for a moment. I saw the most beautiful25by an old woman walking in front of me with the help of a white26. She was short and27and had white hair. She was walking28as each step took some effort. I hadnt specially noticed her29, until she stopped near a rubbish

41、 bin. She slowly placed her walking stick30the rubbish bin. Then she leaned (倚靠)on it with her right hand. She bent down and31the rubbish. She clearly found it32and it took her a while. She33some rubbish with her left hand and slowly straightened (挺直)herself up again. All the while she used the rubb

42、ish bin to34 herself. She threw the rubbish inside the bin and then35walking. It all took her great effort. Theres so much rubbish and no one ever does36about it. I was moved to37this old woman make such a great effort to keep even a small part of it38! I havent been able to39thinking about that all

43、 day. I want to follow her example. Ive decided to pick up rubbish off the40if I see it from now on. I hope people will do the same as I do.21. A. hard B. early C. easily D. late22.A.rubbish B. boxes C. bottles D. paper23.A.walk B. pass C. go D. rush24.A.so B. therefore C. when D. because25.A.back B

44、. act C. mark D. color26.A.bike B. stick C. dog D. umbrella27.A.weak B. rich C. clever D. sad28.A.quickly B. happily C. angrily D. slowly29.A.at midnight B. at dusk C. at last D. at first30.A.in B. around C. against D. under31.A.searched for B. threw away C. reached for D. looked for32.A.unable B. d

45、ifficult C. different D. impossible33.A.picked up B. dropped down C. put in D. lifted up34.A.warm B. help C. support D. hide35.A.continued B. started C. enjoyed D. remembered36.A.something B. anything C. everything D. nothing37.A.feel B. see C. have D. let38.A.busy B. beautiful C. dirty D. clean39.A

46、.keep B. stop C. mind D. regret40.A.wall B. desk C. ground D. classroom第二节 语法填空（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（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Jean is a 17-year-old high school student. On Saturday mornings, Jean and her friends take part in the programme 41_(call) SAVE THE KIDS. They travel to a poor a

47、rea of Washington D. C. They help 42_ (young) students learn how to read and to solve mathematics problems. Many American teenagers join in programmes 43_serve their communities. 44_weekends Jean sometimes works at an ice-cream store. 45_she is not working, she gets together with her girlfriends. Th

48、ey might go to a movie,to a shopping mall or to an eating place. Or they might attend 46_sports event of their high school. They also often stay at one girls house for the night. Like teenagers in most parts of the country, Jean began driving a car when she was 16 years old.47_, she does not have he

49、r car. She must share the family car with her parents. About 70 percent of American teenagers have their own cars. Many of them drive their cars to school every day. Jean does not smoke cigarettes or drink alcohol. Neither do her friends. But many teenagers at her school do. Drinking alcohol is a ma

50、jor problem there. Every weekend teenagers have parties, where 48 _drink alcohol. Then they drive to other parties. People under the age of 21 49_ (not allow) to drink alcohol in the United States. And it is dangerous to drink 50_drive a car. Yet this does not stop some teenagers.第四部分：写作（共两节 满分35分）第

51、一节 ： 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。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）不记分。Dear Mary, I receive your e-mail just now. Dont worry about me. Im getting on well with my research work in t

52、he lab. But to my great surprises, you say you will give up learn English. The reason is because you have not done well in it recently and you have lost interest. Im afraid I cant agree about you. I know it is difficulty to learn English, but English is wide used in the world today. It will be impor

53、tant tool in our future work. Beside, it is becoming more and more important in our daily life. If you study hard, you will be succeed. Do remember that where there is a will, there is a way. Im looking forward to hearing from you. Yours, Li Hua第二节： 书面表达（满分25分）为了优化英语学习环境,提高英语教学水平,你校已决定聘请Mr White到你校担

54、任英语外教。请以学生李华的身份给怀特先生写一封100词左右的信,对他的课堂教学提出自己的建议。要点包括:1. 欢迎到我校教英语;2. 具体的教学建议;3. 祝他在学校一切顺利。注意:1. 词数100左右;2. 可适当增加细节使行文连贯;3. 开头和结尾已经给出,不计入总词数。Dear Mr White,_ Yours,Li Hua高二英语期末答案第一部分 选择题第二部分 非选择题语法填空 41. called 42. younger 43. that/ which 44. At/ On 45. When46. a 47. However 48. they 49. are not allowed

55、 50.and 第三部分 写作一短文改错Dear Mary, I receive(received) your e-mail just now. Dont worry about me. Im getting on well with my research work in the lab. But to my great surprises(surprise), you say you will give up learn (learning)English. The reason is because(why) you have not done well in it recently a

56、nd you have lost interest. Im afraid I cant agree about (with)you. I know it is difficulty(difficult) to learn English, but English is wide(widely) used in the world today. It will be(加an) important tool in our future work. Beside(besides), it is becoming more and more important in our daily life. I

57、f you study hard, you will be(be去掉) succeed. Do remember that where there is a will, there is a way. Im looking forward to hearing from you. Yours, Li Hua书面表达：One possible versionDear Mr White, I am more than glad to learn that you will come to our school and work as our Foreign English teacher. I a

58、m convinced it will be beneficial to our English study. Now I would present my suggestions about your English teaching.Firstly, I hope you will introduce something about Western culture and customs, which will broaden our horizons and arouse our interest in English. Secondly, you could organize some

59、 interesting actiities in which we can practice speaking English. For example, you could let us perform some English plays. Last but not least, could you select some excellent English films and play them in class? If so, we can talk about them and exchange ideas with each other.I would appreciate it if you could consider my suggestions. Besides, I hope you will enjoy staying here and lie a happy life. Yours sincerely， Li Hua