内蒙古北京八中乌兰察布分校2017_2018学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题.doc

1、乌兰察布分校2017-2018学年第二学期期末考试高二年级英语试题（分值： 120分 时间：100分钟）注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考号填写在答题卡上。 2. 将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 3. 考试结束后，将答题卡交回。第一部分：阅读理解（本大题共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。ASummer ActivitiesStudents should read the list with their parents/careers, and

2、 select two activities they would like to do. Forms will be available in school and online for them to indicate their choices and return to school. Before choices are finalised, parents/careers will be asked to sign to confirm their childs choices.ActivityDescriptionMember of staffCostOutdoor Advent

3、ure (OUT)Take yourself out of your comfort zone for a week, discover new personal qualities, and learn new skills. You will be able to take part in a number of activities from canoeing to wild camping on Dartmoor. Learn rock climbing and work as a team, and enjoy the great outdoor environment.Mr. Cl

4、emens140WWI Battlefields and Paris (WBP)On Monday we travel to London. After staying overnight in London, we travel on Day 2 to northern France to visit the World War I battlefields. On Day 3 we cross into Belgium. Thursday sees us make the short journey to Paris where we will visit Disneyland Paris

5、 park, staying until late to see the parade and the fireworks. Our final day, Friday, sees us visit central Paris and tour the main sights.Mrs. Milson425Crafty Foxes (CRF)Four days of product design centred around textiles. Making lovely objects using recycled and made materials. Bags, cushions and

6、decorations.Learn skills and leave with modern and unusual textiles.Mrs. Goode30Potty about Potter (POT)Visit Warner Bros Studio, shop stop to buy picnic, stay overnight in an approved Youth Hostel in Streatley-on -Thames, guided tour of Oxford to see the film locations, picnic lunch outside Oxfords

7、 Christchurch, boating on the River Cherwell through the University Parks, before heading back to Exeter.Miss Drake1501.Which activity will you choose if you want to go camping?A.OUT. B.WBP. C.CRF. D.POT. 2.WhatwillthestudentsdoonTuesdaywithMrs.Wilson?A. TraveltoLondon.B. Seeaparadeandfireworks.C. T

8、ourcentralParis.D. VisittheWWIbattlefields.3.HowlongdoesPottyaboutPotterlast?A. Twodays.B. Fourdays.C. Fivedays.D. Oneweek.BMany of us love July because its the month when natures berries and stone fruits are in abundance. These colourful and sweet jewels form British Columbias fields are little pow

9、erhouses of nutritional protection.Of the common berries, strawberries are highest in vitamin C, although, because of their seeds, raspberries contain a little more protein (蛋白质), iron and zinc (not that fruits have much protein). Blueberries are particularly high in antioxidants (抗氧化物质). The yellow

10、 and orange stone fruits such as peaches are high in the carotenoids we turn into vitamin A and which are antioxidants. As for cherries (樱桃), they are so delicious who cares? However, they are rich in vitamin C.When combined with berries of slices of other fruits, frozen bananas make an excellent ba

11、se for thick, cooling fruit shakes and low fat “ice cream”. For this purpose, select ripe bananas for freezing as they are much sweeter. Remove the skin and place them in plastic bags or containers and freeze. If you like, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice on the bananas will prevent them turning brown

12、. Frozen bananas will last several weeks, depending on their ripeness and the temperature of the freezer.If you have a juicer, you can simply feed in frozen bananas and some berries or sliced fruit. Out comes a “soft-serve” creamy dessert, to be eaten right away. This makes a fun activity for a chil

13、drens party; they love feeding the fruit and frozen bananas into the top of the machine and watching the ice cream come out below.4. What does the author seem to like about cherries?A. They contain protein. B. They are high in vitamin A.C. They have a pleasant taste. D. They are rich in antioxidants

14、.5. Why is fresh lemon juice used in freezing bananas?A. To make them smell better. B. To keep their colour.C. To speed up their ripening. D. To improve their nutrition.6. What is “a juicer” in the last paragraph?A. A dessert. B. A drink.C. A container. D. A machine.7. From which is the text probabl

15、y taken?A. A biology textbook. B. A health magazine.C. A research paper. D. A travel brochure.CTeens and younger children are reading a lot less for fun, according to a Common Sense Media report published Monday.While the decline over the past decade is steep for teen readers, some data in the repor

16、t shows that reading remains a big part of many childrens lives, and indicates how parents might help encourage more reading.According to the reports key findings, “the proportion (比例) who say they hardly ever read for fun has gone from 8 percent of 13-year-olds and 9 percent of 17-year-olds in 1984

17、 to 22 percent and 27 percent respectively today.”The report data shows that pleasure reading levels for younger children, ages 28, remain largely the same. But the amount of time spent in reading each session has declined, from closer to an hour or more to closer to a half hour per session.When it

18、comes to technology and reading, the report does little to counsel (建议) parents looking for data about the effect of e-readers and tablets on reading. It does point out that many parents still limit electronic reading, mainly due to concerns about increased screen time.The most hopeful data shared i

19、n the report shows clear evidence of parents serving as examples and important guides for their kids when it comes to reading. Data shows that kids and teens who do read frequently, compared to infrequent readers, have more books in the home, more books purchased for them, parents who read more ofte

20、n, and parents who set aside time for them to read.As the end of school approaches, and school vacation reading lists loom (逼近) ahead, parents might take this chance to step in and make their own summer reading list and plan a family trip to the library or bookstore.8. What is the Common Sense Media

21、 report probably about?A. Childrens reading habits.B. Quality of childrens books.C. Childrens after-class activities.D. Parent-child relationships.9. Where can you find the data that best supports children are reading a lot less for fun?A. In paragraph 2.B. In paragraph 3.C. In paragraph 4.D. In par

22、agraph 5.10. Why do many parents limit electronic reading?A. E-books are of poor quality.B. It could be a waste of time.C. It may harm childrens health.D. E-readers are expensive.11. How should parents encourage their children to read more?A. Act as role models for them.B. Ask then to write book rep

23、orts.C. Set up reading groups for them.D. Talk with their reading class teachers.DWeve all been there: in a lift, in line at the bank or on an airplane, surrounded by people who are, like us, deeply focused on their smartphones or, worse, struggling with the uncomfortable silence. Whats the problem?

24、 Its possible that we all have compromised conversational intelligence. Its more likely that none of us start a conversation because its awkward and challenging, or we think its annoying and unnecessary. But the next time you find yourself among strangers, consider that small talk is worth the troub

25、le. Experts say its an invaluable social practice that results in big benefits.Dismissing small talk as unimportant is easy, but we cant forget that deep relationships wouldnt even exist if it werent for casual conversation. Small talk is the grease (润滑剂) for social communication, says Bernardo Card

26、ucci, director of the Shyness Research Institute at Indiana University Southeast. “Almost every great love story and each big business deal begins with small talk,” he explains. “The key to successful small talk is learning how to connect with others, not just communicate with them.”In a 2014 study,

27、 Elizabeth Dunn, associate professor of psychology at UBC, invited people on their way into a coffee shop. One group was asked to seek out an interaction (互动) with its waiter; the other, to speak only when necessary. The results showed that those who chatted with their server reported significantly

28、higher positive feelings and a better coffee shop experience. “Its not that talking to the waiter is better than talking to your husband,says Dunn.” But interactions with peripheral (边缘的) members of our social network matter for our well-being also.Dunn believes that people who reach out to stranger

29、s feel a significantly greater sense of belonging, a bond with others. Carducci believes developing such a sense of belonging starts with small talk. “Small talk is the basis of good manners,” he says.12. What phenomenon is described in the first paragraph?A. Addiction to smartphones.B. Inappropriat

30、e behaviours in public places.C. Absence of communication between strangers.D. Impatience with slow service.13. What is important for successful small talk according to Carducci?A. Showing good manners.B. Relating to other people.C. Focusing on a topic.D. Making business deals.14. What does the coff

31、ee-shop study suggest about small talk?A. It improves family relationships.B. It raises peoples confidence.C. It matters as much as a formal talk.D. It makes people feel good.15. What is the best title for the text?A. Conversation CountsB. Ways of Making Small TalkC. Benefits of Small Talk D. Uncomf

32、ortable Silence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。If you are already making the time to exercise, it is good indeed! With such busy lives, it can be hard to try and find the time to work out. 16 Working out in the morning provides additional benefits beyond being physica

33、lly fit.l Your productivity is improved. Exercising makes you more awake and ready to handle whatever is ahead of you for the day. 17 l Your metabolism (新陈代谢) gets a head start. 18 If you work out in the mornings, then you will be getting the calorie(卡路里)burning benefits for the whole day, not in yo

34、ur sleep.l 19 Studies found that people who woke up early for exercise slept better than those who exercised in the evening. Exercise energizes you, so it is more difficult to relax and have a peaceful sleep when you are very excited.l 20 If you work out bright and early in the morning, you will be

35、more likely to stick to healthy food choices throughout the day. Who would want to ruin their good workout by eating junk food? You will want to continue to focus on positive choices.There are a lot of benefits to working out, especially in the mornings. Set your alarm clock an hour early and push y

36、ourself to work out! You will feel energized all day long.A. You will stick to your diet.B. Your quality of sleep improves.C. You prefer healthy food to fast food.D. There is no reason you should exercise in the morning.E. You can keep your head clear for 4-10 hours after exercise.F. After you exerc

37、ise, you continue to burn calories throughout the day.G. If you are planning to do exercise regularly, or youre doing it now, then listen up!第二部分：英语知识运用（本大题共两节，满分45分）第一节：完型填空（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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Two weeks earlier, my son, Ben, had got in touch. Hed moved t

38、o England with his mum when he was three and it had been 13 years since Id 21 seen him. So imagine my 22 when he emailed me saying he wanted to come to visit me.I was 23 ! I arrived early at Byron Bay where we were supposed to 24 . The bay was 25 in sunshine, and there was a group of kayakers around

39、 150m off the shore. Getting a little 26 . I realized one kayak（皮划艇）was in 27 . “Somethings not 28 !” I took off my T-shirt and 29 into the water. I saw there were two instructors on board and a man lying across the middle. He was 30 violently. Linking arms with one of the instructors. I helped 31 t

40、he young man out of the water. He was unconscious and as I looked at his face, something 32 to me. Those brown eyes were very 33 . “Whats his name?” I asked the instructor. “Ben,” he replied, and immediately I 34 . That stranger was my son!The instructors called for an ambulance. 35 , after a brief

41、stay in hospital, Ben was well enough to be allowed to 36 and later the family met up for dinner. We chatted about everything and then Ben 37 to me. “I just want to say thank you,” he said, “You 38 my life!”I still cant believe what a 39 it was. Im just so glad I was there 40 to help my son.21.A. al

42、so B. often C. even D. last22.A. delightB. relief C. anger D. worry23.A. scaredB. shocked C. thrilled D. ashamed24.A. talk B. stay C. meet D. settle25.A. bathedB. clean C. deep D. formed26.A. fasterB. closer C. heavier D. wiser27.A. troubleB. advance C. question D. battle28.A. real B. right C. fair

43、D. fit29.A. staredB. sank C. dived D. fell30.A. arguingB. fighting C. shouting D. shaking31.A. lead B. persuade C. carry D. keep32.A. happenedB. occurred C. applied D. appealed33.A. sharpB. pleasant C. attractive D. familiar34.A. agreedB. hesitated C. doubted D. knew35.A. FortunatelyB. Frankly C. Sa

44、dly D. Suddenly36.A. returnB. relax C. speak D. leave37.A. jokedB. turned C. listened D. pointed38.A. createdB. honored C. saved D. guided39.A. coincidenceB. change C. pity D. pain40.A. on board B. in time C. for sure D. on purpose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（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Diet

45、s have changed in China and so too has its top crop. Since 2011, the country 51 (grow) more corn than rice. Corn production has jumped nearly 125 percent over 52 past 25 years, while rice has increased only 7 percent.A taste for meat is 53 (actual) behind the change: An important part of its corn is

46、 used to feed chickens, pigs, and cattle. Another reason for corns rise: The government encourages farmers to grow corn instead of rice 54 (improve) water quality. Corn uses less water 55 rice and creates less fertilizer (化肥) runoff. This switch has decreased 56 (pollute) in the countrys major lakes

47、 and reservoirs and made drinking water safer for people.According to the World Bank, China accounts for about 30 percent of total 57 (globe) fertilizer consumption. The Chinese Ministry of Agriculture finds that between 2005when the government 58 (start) a soil-testing program 59 gives specific fer

48、tilizer recommendations to farmers- and 2011, fertilizer use dropped by 7.7 million tons. That prevented the emission (排放) of 51.8 million tons of carbon dioxide. Chinas approach to protecting its environment while 60 (feed) its citizens “offers useful lessons for agriculture and food policymakers w

49、orldwide.” says the banks Juergen Voegele.第三部分：写作（本大题共两节，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，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、删改或修改。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。When I was littl

50、e, Fridays night was our family game night. After supper, we would play card games of all sort in the sitting room. As the kid, I loved to watch cartoons, but no matter how many times I asked to watching them, my parents would not to let me. They would say to us that playing card games would help my

51、 brain. Still I unwilling to play the games for them sometimes. I didnt realize how right my parents are until I entered high school. The games my parents taught me where I was a child turned out to be very useful later in my life.第二节：书面表达（满分25分）你受学生会委托为校宣传栏“英语天地”写一则通知，请大家观看一部英语短片Growing Together，内容

52、包括：1.短片内容：学校的发展；2.放映时间、地点；3.欢迎对短片提出意见。注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。2017-2018学年第二学期期末考试高二年级英语试题答案第一部分 阅读理解1. A 2. D 3. A 4. C 5. B6. D 7. B 8. A 9. B10. C11. A12. C13. B14. D15. C16. G17. E18. F19. B20. A第二部分 语言知识运用21. D22. A23. C24. C25. A26. B27. A28. B29. C30. D31. C32. B33. D34. D35. A36. D37.

53、B38. C39. A40. B41. has grown42. the43. actually44. to improve45. than46. pollution47. global48. started49. that/which50. feeding第三部分 写作51. When I was little, night was our family game night. After supper, we would play card games of all in the sitting room. As kid, I loved to watch cartoons, but no

54、 matter how many times I asked to them, my parents would not let me. They would say to that playing card games would help my brain. Still I unwilling to play the games them sometimes. I didnt realize how right my parents until I entered high school. The games my parents taught me I was a child turned out to be very useful later in my life.52.（略）