内蒙古集宁一中2016-2017学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、集宁一中西校区20162017学年第一学期期末考试 高二年级英语试题本试卷分为第I卷（选择题）和第II卷 （非选择题）两部分。第I卷70分，第II卷50分，共120分。考试时间：100分钟。第I卷（选择题 共70分）第一部分：阅读理解(共二节，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。（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）AThere was once a lonely girl who longed so much for love. One day while she was walking in the woods

2、she found two starving songbirds. She took them home and put them in a small cage, caring them with love. Luckily, the birds grew strong little by little. Every morning they greeted her with a wonderful song. The girl felt great love for the birds.One day the girl left the door to the cage open acci

3、dentally. The larger and stronger of the two birds flew from the cage. The girl was so frightened that he would fly away. So as he flew close, she grasped him wildly. Her heart felt glad at her success in capturing him. Suddenly, she felt the bird go weak, so she opened her hand and stared in horror

4、 at the dead bird. It was her desperate love that had killed him. She noticed the other bird moving back and forth on the edge of the cage. She could feel his strong desireneeding to fly into the clear, blue sky. Unwillingly, she lifted him from the cage and threw him softly into the air. The lucky

5、bird circled once, twice, three times.The girl watched delightedly at the bird. Her heart was no longer concerned with her loss. What she wanted to see was that the bird could fly happily. Suddenly the bird flew closer and landed softly on her shoulder. It sang the sweetest tune that she had ever he

6、ard.Remember, the fastest way to lose love is to hold on it too tight; the best way to keep love is to give it wings!1. After the girl found the two birds, she_Abecame frightened at onceBbegan to treat them badlyCgreeted them happilyDfed them and raised them2. Why did the girl grasp the stronger bir

7、d wildly?ABecause the girl disliked the bird any longer.BBecause the bird wanted to fly alone.CBecause the girl loved the bird deeply.DBecause the bird intended to found some food.3. What can we learn from the passage?A Catch what you can catch on your way to success.BGoing too far is as bad as not

8、going far enough.C. East or west, home is best.DA bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.BI want to become a journalist and I wonder what makes a good journalist. In order to find the answer, I talked to Mary Harte who worked with the BBC for over 20 years as a journalist. “Youve got to have the

9、interest. If you dont like it, you will not persist because journalism is a very difficult job, Mary said. Out of experience Mary told me that it was very important for a journalist to watch and talk to people. She said, “What a journalist does is painting a little picture of a story. The informatio

10、n has to be accurate. Therefore, you really have to be watching and listening.” Mary also emphasized (强调) the importance of experience. “It is important to collect as many skills as possible to be able to stand out of the crowd. A lot of the skills come from experience, so you wont walk in the stree

11、t and be a good journalist. You will be a good journalist because youve done it long enough,” she said. Mary said, “You will not get a job handed to you. You will have to be prepared to put in long hours; you will have to be prepared to ring people, and you will have to be prepared to have no money

12、for quite a while. In a word, you will have to work hard for it. Then it gets to the stage where you love your job and you think Why is somebody paying me to do something that I really love? ” From what an experienced journalist said, I learn that it is not just about the skills, but also the passio

13、n required to work in the field of journalism. 4. The underlined part “not persist” in Paragraph 2 can be replaced by “_” . A. stay up B. stand out C. give up D. keep up 5. In Paragraph 2, Mary Harte mainly tells us that _ . A. being a journalist is interesting B. journalists will face a lot of diff

14、iculties C. the author must be fond of journalism D. many people give up journalism 6. According to Paragraph 3, Mary Harte thinks that it is important to _ . A. get accurate information through talking and watching B. watch what other journalists do to make a wonderful story C. talk to people about

15、 how they want their stories to be written D. add as much information to a story as possible to make it funny 7. By saying “You will not get a job handed to you” in Paragraph 5, Mary Harte means the author _. A. will not become a journalist B. will have to work hard for the job C. will not get any h

16、elp from others D. will get tired of being a journalist soon CIf you could have one superpower (“超能力”), what would it be?Dreaming about whether you would want to read minds, see through walls, or have superhuman strength may sound silly, but it actually gets to the heart of what really matters in yo

17、ur life.Every day in our work, we are inspired by the people we meet doing extraordinary things to improve the world.They have a different kind of superpower that all of us possess: the power to make a difference in the lives of others.Were not saying that everyone needs to contribute their lives to

18、 the poor. Your lives are busy enough doing homework, playing sports, making friends, seeking after your dreams. But we do think that you can live a more powerful life when you devote some of your time and energy to something much larger than yourself. Find an issue you are interested in and learn m

19、ore. Volunteer or, if you can, contribute a little money to a cause. Whatever you do, dont be a bystander. Get involved. You may have the opportunity to make your biggest difference when youre older. But why not start now?Our own experience working together on health, development, and energy the las

20、t twenty years has been one of the most rewarding parts of our lives. It has changed who we are and continues to fuel our optimism about how much the lives of the poorest people will improve in the years ahead.8. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 2 refer to? A. Your life style. B. Your life

21、 experience.C. Your life value. D. Your trouble in life. 9. Why does the author say they are inspired every day?A. They possess different kinds of superpowers.B. They have got the power to change the world.C. Some people around them are making the world better.D. There are many powerful people in th

22、eir life and work.10. What does the author stress in Paragraph 5?A. Learning more and contributing more to a cause.B. Working hard to get a bigger opportunity.C. Rising above self and acting to help others.D. Trying your best to help the poor.11. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. The a

23、uthor believes the lives of the poorest will get better.B. Much more progress will be made in the near future.C. The work on health is the most valuable experience.D. Peoples efforts have been materially rewarded.DYou probably know who Marie Curie was, but you may not have heard of Rachel Carson. Of

24、 the outstanding ladies listed below, who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years? Jane Addams (1860-1935)Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Addams to thank. Addams helped the poor and worked for peace. She encouraged a sense of community (社区) by crea

25、ting shelters and promoting education and services for people in need . In 1931, Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.Rachel Carson (1907-1964)If it werent for Rachel Carson, the environmental movement might not exist today. Her popular 1962 book Silent Spring raised a

26、wareness of the dangers of pollution and the harmful effects of chemicals on humans and on the worlds lakes and oceans.Sandra Day OConnor (1930-present)When Sandra Day OConnor finished third in her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952, she could not find work at a law firm because she was a woman.

27、She became an Arizona state senator(参议员) and ,in 1981, the first woman to join the U.S. Supreme Court. OConnor gave the deciding vote in many important cases during her 24 years on the top court.Rosa Parks (1913-2005)On December 1, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, Rasa Parks would not give up her seat

28、on a bus to a passenger. Her simple act landed Parks in prison. But it also set off the Montgomery bus boycott. It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civil-rights movement. “The only tired I was, was tired of giving in,” said Parks.12. What is Jane Addams noted for in history?A. Her eff

29、orts to win a prize.B. Her teaching skills.C. Her social work. D. Her community background.13. What is the reason for OConnors being rejected by the law firm?A. The discrimination (歧视) against women. B. Her little work experience in court.C. Her lack of proper training in law.D. The poor financial c

30、onditions.14. Who made a great contribution to the civil-rights movement in the U.S.?A. Jane Addams. B. Rachel Carson. C. Sandra Day OConnor. D. Rosa Parks15. What can we infer about the women mentioned in the text?A. They are pioneers. B. They are truly creative.C. They are highly educated. D. They

31、 are peace-lovers.第二节 阅读七选五（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。选项中有两项是多余选项。 E Everyone knows that fish is good for health. 16 But it seems that many people dont cook fish at home. Americans eat only about fifteen pounds of fish per person per year, but we eat twice as much fish in restaur

32、ants as at home. Buying, storing, and cooking fish isnt difficult. 17 This text is about how to buy and cook fish in an easy way. 18 Fresh fish should smell sweet: you should feel that youre standing at the oceans edge. Any fishy or strong smell means the fish isnt fresh. 19 When you have bought a f

33、ish and arrive home, youd better store the fish in the refrigerator if you dont cook it immediately, but fresh fish should be stored in your fridge for only a day or two. Frozen fish isnt as tasty as the fresh one. There are many common methods used to cook fish. 20 First, clean it and season it wit

34、h your choice of spices(调料).Put the whole fish on a plate and steam it in a steam pot for 8 to 10 minutes if it weighs about one pound.(A larger one will take more time.)Then, its ready to serve.A. Do not buy it.B. This is how you can do it.C. The easiest is to steam it. D. The fish will go bad with

35、in hours. E. It just requires a little knowledge.F. When buying fish, you should first smell it.G. The fats in fish are thought to help prevent heart disease.第二部分： 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A long time ago, there was a huge apple tree. A litt

36、le boy loved to come and play around it every day. 21 time went by, the little boy had grown up and he no longer played around the tree.One day, the boy came back to the 22 and looked sad. “Come and play with me.” the tree asked the boy.“I am no longer a kid. I do not play around trees anymore,” the

37、 boy replied. “I want toys, but I have no 23 .” “My boy, you can pick all my apples and 24 them.” So the boy did and left happily. The boy did not come back after that. The tree was 25 .Many years later, the boy 26 and the tree was so excited. “Come and play with me,” the tree said. “I do not have 2

38、7 to play. I have to work for my family. We 28 a house for shelter.” “Cut off my branches to build your house.” So the boy did and 29 happily.The tree was glad to see him happy 30 the boy did not appear since then. The tree was 31 lonely and sad. One day, the boy returned and the tree was delighted.

39、 “Come and 32 with me!” tree said.“I am getting old. I want to go 33 to relax myself. Can you give me a boat?” “Use my trunk to build the boat.” So the boy 34 the tree trunk to make a boat. He went sailing and did not 35 for a long time after that. 36 , the boy returned after he left for so many yea

40、rs. “Sorry, my boy, but I do not have anything for you anymore. The 37 thing left is my dying roots,” the tree said with 38 . “I do not need much now, just a place to rest. I am 39 after all these years.” The boy replied. “Good! Old tree 40 are the best place to rest.” The boy sat down and the tree

41、was glad and smiled with tears.21.A.BeforeBAs C.SinceD.Though22.A.treeB.houseC.caveD.office23.A.ideaB.choiceC.moneyD.excuse24.A.eatB.sellC.shareD.wash25.A.gladB.surprisedC.angryD.sad26.A.succeededB.apologizedC.arrivedD.returned27.A.timeB.energyC.wealthD.interest28.A.buildB.buyC.needD.rent29.A.sangB.

42、leftC.jumpedD.promised30.A.soB.andC.thenD.but31.A.againB.stillC.alsoD.already32.A.chatB.restC.playD.live33.A.campingB.hikingC.sailingD.shopping34.A.climbB.tradeC.buyD.cut35.A.show upB.pull throughC.take overD.start off36.A.FinallyB.FortunatelyC.OccasionallyD.Surprisingly37.A.importantB.rareC.rightD.

43、only38.A.angersB.tearsC.joysD.difficulties39.A.delightedB.tiredC.satisfiedD.disappointed40.A.leavesB.branchesC.rootsD.trunks第II卷 （非选择题 共50分）注意：将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。第一节 语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。The giant panda 41 (love) by people throughout the wor

44、ld. Chinese scientists 42 (recent) had a chance to study a wild female panda with a newborn baby. She was a very 43 (care) mother. For 25 days, she never left her baby, not even to find something 44 (eat)! She would not let any other pandas come near. She licked（舔）the baby constantly to keep it clea

45、n. Any smell might attract natural 45 (enemy) that would try to eat the little comforting pats. The mother held the baby in her front paws（爪子） much the way a human does. 46 it cried, she rocked it back and forth and gave it little comforting pats, The mother continued to care for the young panda 47

46、more than two years. By that time, the panda no longer needed 48 (it) mother for food. However, it stayed with her and leaned about the ways of the forest. Then, after two and a half years, the mother 49 (drive) the young panda away. It was time for her to have a new baby, 50 it was also time for th

47、e young panda to be independent.第二部分：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，请你修改你同学写的以下作文。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. 只允许改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。When I was a very young children, my father creat

48、ed a regular practice I remember well years late. Every time he arrived home at end of the day, wed greet her at the door. He would ask who we was and pretend not to knowing us. Then he and my mother would have had a drink while she prepared dinner and they would talk about his day and hers. While t

49、hey chat, my father would lift my sister and me up to sit in the top of the fridge. It was both excited and frightening to be up there！My sister and I thought he was so cool for putting us there.第三部分：书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华，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可以适当增加细节，以使行文连

50、贯。 答案第一部分：阅读理解(共二节，满分40分)第三节 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。（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 1-3 DCB 4-7. CBAB 8-11. CCCA 12-15.C A D A 阅读七选五（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）GEFAC第二部分： 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）21-25.BACBD 26-30. DACBD 31-35.ACCDA 36-40. ADBBC第一节 语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)41. is loved 42.recently

51、 43.caring/careful 44.to eat 45.enemies46.When/If 47.for 48.its 49.drove 50.and第二部分：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）1. children改为child 2. late改为later 3.at后面加the 4. her改为him 5.was改为were 6.knowing改为know 7. 去掉had 8.chat改为chatted 9. in改为on 10.excited改为exciting 第三部分：书面表达（满分25分）Dear Bob,Im sorry to say that I cann

52、ot go to the bookstore with you on Friday afternoon. I have just found 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. If not, let me know what time suits you best. I should be available any time after school next week.Yours,Li Hua