云南省中央民大附中芒市国际学校2017_2018学年高二英语下学期期中试题.doc

1、芒市国际学校2017-2018学年春季学期高二年级期中考试英语试卷考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分 命题人： 校对人：注意事项：1答题前，考生务必用黑色碳素将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号在答题卡上填写清楚。考试结束，将答题卡交回。2请将答案填涂在答题卡上，答在试卷上的答案无效。第I卷(选择题，共100分)第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有2分钟时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。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。听

2、完每段对话后，你都有10称钟的时间来回答有关小题如阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What did Emily do this afternoon?A. Do some gardening.B. Do some housework.C. Do some shopping.2. Where is the man?A. At a cinema.B. At a train station.C. At a bus stop.3. What is the man going to do next?A Work on his project.B. Hang out with friends.C. W

3、alk a dog.4. What does the man advise the woman to do?A. Give up her class.B. Keep studying physics.C. Rest for several weeks.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. A future plan.B. Health condition.C. Air condition.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

4、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。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. Why is the man calling?A. To change an appointment.B. To make an appointment.C. To cancel an appointment.7. When will the man meet Dr. Black?A. At 9: 00 this morning.B. At 11: 00 this morning.C. At 9: 00 tomorrow mornin

5、g.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. How long did the woman work in China?A. For one year.B. For four years.C For two years.9. Why did the woman leave Mexico?A. She was unsatisfied with the payment.B. She dreamed to go to the US.C. She didnt like working at night.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. When did the Campus Film Festiva

6、l begin?A. Two years ago.B. Three years ago.C. Four years ago.11. Who decides the festival films?A. The students union.B. Some university students.C. The organization committee.12. What do students need to watch the films?A. Tickets.B. Student ID cards.C. Invitation letters.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Wher

7、e does this conversation probably take place?A. In a classroom. B. In a library.C. Ina bookstore.14. What did the woman find in her book?A. A note.B. A letter.C. A picture.15. How much is the womans book of poems?A. 50 cents.B. 60 cents.C. 75 cents.16. What kind of book will the man buy? A. A poem b

8、ook. B. A history book.C. A story book.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。16. Where did the woman go on the way?A. To a hospital.B. To a library.C. To a store.18. When did the woman first see the video?A. At the age of 20. B At the age of 6.C. At the age of 26.19. How did the womans nieces like the film?A. They love

9、d it.B. They disliked it.C. They didnt mind it.20. What kind of film is it?A. A documentary. B. A cartoon.C. A comedy.第二部分：阅读理解 （共20小题，每题2分，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。ASummerCampsinSeason!STEMCamp July10toAugust14,Cost:S18090%ofthejobsinthefuturewillrequireSTEM(Science

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16、Theyarebothdesignedforinternationalstudents.BThe world record holder for the number of university degrees is a 70-year-old Italian.Mr Luciano Baietti lives in the town of Velletri in the Alban Hills near Rome and spends his days walking around around his small house and garden. But every morning as

17、early as 3 am, he pulls out his textbooks and starts studying. He now holds 15 bachelors or masters degrees from universities across Italy, and is already attempting his 16th.Thanks to books, I feel free, he tells AFP. After all, the words share the same root, referring to the Italian words libro (b

18、ook) and libero (free). he certificates proving his talent hang on the walls of his study, showing people that he was writing new pages in the Guinness Book of Records. In2002he gothiseighthdegreeinmotorskills. And before that he already had degrees in sociology, literature, law, political science a

19、nd philosophy, most from Romes famous La Sapienza University, one of the oldest in the world. Since then, he has added seven other degrees to his list, including one in criminology(犯罪学), one in military strategies and the latest in tourism in February. All of these three were from online universitie

20、s.Each time I set myself a new challenge to see how far my body and my brain can go, says Mr Baietti.25. WhatcanweknowaboutMr.Baiettifromthepassage?A.Hehasawiderangeoflearning.B.Heistheoldestworldrecordholder.C.Hehasgotcrazyaboutgettingdegrees.D.Hegotallhisdegreesbygoingtoschool.26.WhyhasMr.Baiettit

21、riedtogetsomanydegrees?A.Toshowhistalent.B.Tochallengehimself.C.Tobecomepopular.D.Tobreaktheworldrecord.27. Wheredoesthispassagemostprobablycomefrom?A.Anewspaper.B.Abiography.C.Atravelmagazine.D.Astorybook.CHungary?I looked at my school headmaster in confusion.I never mentioned wanting to go to Hung

22、ary,And with that, my adventure started.My name is Jonathan Diamond and I just finished an amazing school exchange year in Hungary.Going on an exchange had always been my dream. When my high school offered an all-year program, I jumped at the opportunity. It would pay for almost everything and all I

23、 had to do was get a plane ticket. I knew where I wanted to go: Spain, the country of dancers wearing flowing red dresses. So when I heard that I was going to Hungary, I was pretty shocked. But I decided to make the best of it, since it was, after all, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Before I knew

24、 it, I was on the airplane, leaving for Budapest International Airport, Hungary.I had times when I almost gave up. Hungarian is the hardest language on the planet, Cultural differences occasionally embarrassed both my peer teens and me. I had to give up eating carrots, my beautiful favorite, for the

25、y think carrots are rubbish in their country. The change in the landscape was amazing, looking nothing like skyscrapers, bullet trains, cars, and people in tiny houses that I had been accustomed to. Gradually, I fell in love with the relaxing lifestyle, the warm-hearted people, and getting home at 2

26、：30pmat the latest from school. And I was sad to leave on my very last day. Having the host family who took me as one of their own members was the best thing Ive ever experienced. From my little sisters, I learned how to embrace life to its fullest. From my brothers I learned that its OK for a boy t

27、o run around the house. From my host parents I learned to stay positive, to smile, and that when you pick the right persons and take their hands, suddenly, you become friends.28HowdidJonathanfeelwhenhewastoldtogotoHungary?A. ExcitedandsatisfiedB. ConfusedandshockedC. AmazedandembarrassedD. elighteda

28、ndinterested29WhydidJonathanstilldecidetogotoHungaryinsteadofSpain?AHedidntlikeSpainBHewantedtolearnHungarianCItwasararechanceDGoingtoHungarywasmuchcheaper30WhatcanwelearnaboutJonathanduringhisstayinHungary?AHefellinlovewitheatingcarrotsBHecouldntwaittoleaveCHewassurprisedbythelandscapeDHequicklygot

29、usedtotheLifethere31AccordingtoJonathan, thehostfamily_AchangedhimcompletelyBtaughthimhowtodancewellCtreatedhimasequallyasastudentDshowedhimthegoodthingsoflife.DThe Scottish composer Evelyn Glennie lost nearly all her hearing as a young girl, yet went on to a very successful career in music includin

30、g winning Grammy awards. When somebody asks her, How do you hear? She responds, How do you hear? Is it only with your ears? For Glennie, and for us too, listening is not only hearing, it is understanding. We need to listen to what is said and unsaid, and also how it is said. Its important to hear wh

31、at people say accurately. As Mark Twain said, The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and the lightning bug（萤火虫）. If you miss something or youre not sure youve heard accurately, ask the speakers. At this point youre not evaluating, just loo

32、king for accuracy and understanding. Here are some ways to get clear about what they say and dont say. Why are they saying this now, instead of sooner or later? Why are they emphasizing these points, instead of something else?Listen to how it is said. People send signals about what they mean with th

33、eir voices and body language that sometimes differ from the words they say. While going through the next points, think about someone whose real meaning you might sometimes miss, and see if any of these signals might come up. First, voices. When others speak, notice changes in their volume, pace, and

34、 tone. Second, body language. Notice gestures, eye contact, and facial expressions. Do these sync what they are saying, or do they tell a different story? Third, emotions. What is the person apparently feeling? Now you might not know for sure, but be considerate, open to understanding, and ask thoug

35、htful questions.32Whats the writers purpose of mentioning Evelyn Glennie?ATo give an example of wise wordsBTo introduce a world-famous musicianCTo help explain the meaning of listeningDTo encourage us to fight against disability33What can we learn from what Mark Twain said?AIt is important to have a

36、 good knowledge of English wordsBPeople should know words can be used in many different waysCEnglish is a very complicated language with a large vocabularyDThe slight difference between words may result in misunderstanding34What does the underlined wordsyncprobably mean?AMatchBProveCDescribeDAnalyze

37、35Which is the best title of this passage?ASpeak While You Listen BListen Beyond WordsCRead Between Lines DThink As You Talk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。How to Set GoalsWhether you have small dreams or high expectations,setting goals allows you to plan how you want t

38、o move through life. Some achievements can take a lifetime to attain, while others can be completed in a day. _36_ Determine your life goals. Ask yourself some important questions about what you want for your life. What do you want to achieve: today, in a year, in your lifetime? The answers to this

39、question can be as general as I want to be happy, or I want to help people. _37_ Set specific goals. Be specific and realistic about what it is that you want to achieve. Research shows that setting a specific goal makes you more likely to achieve it. _38_For example, Be healthieris too big and vague

40、 to be a helpful goal. I want to eat more vegetables, and I want to run a marathon. is better.Write out your goals. Be detailed,be clear, and include your steps. _39_Keep your list in a place where you can get informed frequently. This will help keep you motivated._40_You may find yourself set in yo

41、ur ways concerning broad life goals, but take the time to re-evaluate your smaller goals. Are you accomplishing them according to your timeline? Are they still necessary to keep you on track towards your larger life goals? Allow yourself the flexibility to make some small changes to your goal.A.Adju

42、st your goals.B.Track and measure your progress.C.Having deadlines will keep you motivated.D.Consider what you hope to achieve in 10,15,or 20 years.E.Here are some important ideas that you may find helpful.F.Writing them down tends to make them feel a little more real.G.Remember that you may need to

43、 break large goals into smaller goals. 第三部分 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。Most people need hear those “three little words”I love you. Once in a while, they hear them just in time.I met Connie the day she was 41 to the ward(病房), where I worked as a(n) 42 . Her

44、 husband, Bill, stood 43 nearby as she was transferred to the hospital bed. Although Connie was in the final stages of her fight 44 cancer, she was alert(机敏的) and cheerful. We got her 45 . I finished marking her name on all the hospital supplies she would 46 , and then asked if she needed other thin

45、gs.“Oh, yes,” she said, “Would you please 47 me how to use the TV? I enjoy the soaps so much and I dont want to get behind on whats happening.” As we became 48 , she told me how 49 it was to be married for 32 years to a man who often called her “a silly woman”.“Oh, I know Bill loves me,” she said, “

46、but he has 50 been one to say he loves me, or send cards to me.” She 51 . “I would give anything if hed say I love you, but its just not in his 52 .”Bill visited Connie every day. In the 53 , he sat next to the bed while she was 54 the soaps. Later, when she began 55 more, he paced up and down the h

47、allway outside her room. Soon, when she no longer watched television and had 56 waking moments, I began spending more of my volunteer time with Bill.A few days later, when I knew from the head nurse that Connie 57 , I went into the room to say my own 58 to Connie. There, on the 59 table, was a large

48、 Valentine card from Bill that says, “To my wonderful 60 . I love you.”41.A. admitted B. entered C. forced D. asked42.A. partner B. volunteer C. doctor D. assistant43.A. excitedly B. nervously C. calmly D. hurriedly44.A. for B. with C. against D. of45.A. settled up B. settled on C. settled for D. se

49、ttled in46.A. be used B. be useful C. be using D. make use47.A. give B. show C. make D. take48.A. peaceful B. familiar C. strange D. happy49.A. frustrating B. warm C. happy D. angry50.A. never B. ever C. always D. seldom51.A. read B. sighed C. smiled D. cried52.A. nature B. characteristic C. feature

50、 D. quality53.A. first B. end C. beginning D. top54.A. watching B. using C. making D. talking55.A. watching B. talking C. sitting D. sleeping56.A. little B. less C. few D. fewer57.A. was dying B. had died C. was dead D. died58.A. goodbye B. hello C. sorrow D. missing59.A. bedside B. above C. behind

51、D. front60.A. friend B. son C. wife D. Teacher第II卷(非选择题，共50分)第三部分 语言知识运用(满分15分)语法填空（共10小题；每题1.5分，满分15分）One day in 1998, I went to visit my 90-year-old grandma in a nursing home. She had lived there for 15years. But it was becoming a little bit sad, partly because the place was full of people who 61.

52、_(be) at the last stage of their life. Whats 62._(bad), it was taking her longer and longer 63._(recognize) me.She was really excited that day because they were having a music dance party. I was not a big fan of dancing，64._ I was a big fan of Grandma, so I accepted her 65._(invite). During the part

53、y, an old lady 66._(sit) next to me chatted with me, saying how much she loved music and dancing. Not knowing 67._ to say, I stood up and invited her for a dance.I danced with all the ladies, 68._(particular) with Grandma, which was awesome. However, I felt discomfort throughout 69._ party. I didnt

54、know the reason at that moment. But now, I realize it was my fear of watching Grandma grow older, my powerlessness to do anything about it and the thought of losing 70._(she) that made me uncomfortable.第四部 分 写作(共两节，满分35分)第一节 改错。（每个错误1分，满分10分）仔细阅读下面的短文，短文中共有10处错误，请找出并改正。多一个词：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉，在该行右边横线上写出该词

55、，并也用斜线划掉。缺一个词：把缺词处加一个漏子符号（/),在该行右边横线上写出该加的词。错一个词：在错的词下划一横线，在该右边横线上写出改正后的词。Im writing to tell you anything about the transportation in China. Over the few past decades we have developed an amazed network of public transportation. Besides, we have been decided to make efforts to make them much better.

56、 I am sure a network will satisfy your needs for traveling everywhere more convenient. People usually chose the means of transportation based with some aspects, such as the cost and the time needed. For example, businessmen are more likely travel by plane or high-speed train to save time while offic

57、e worker tend to take buses or drive to work themselves.第二节 书面表达(满分25分)假定你是学生会主席李华,你校要举办首届英语节( the first English Festival),请你用英语给全校师生写一封信。信的内容主要包括:1.举办时间和地点；2.活动内容，如英文歌曲比赛、英文戏剧表演、西方文化讲座等；3.举办英语节的意义。注意：1.词数100左右；2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。Dear teachersandschoolmates，_ Yours, Li Hua芒市国际学校2017-2018学年春季学期高二年级期中考试

58、英语参考答案听力: 15 ABCBC 610 BBACB 1115 CBCAA 1620 BCBAB阅读理解: 21-25DDACA 26-30 BABCC 31-35 DCDAB 36-40 DGFCA完形填空： 41-45 ABBCD 4650 CBBAA 51-55 BACAD 56-60 DBAAC语法填空17. were62. worse 63. to recognize 64. but/yet 65. invitation18.sitting 67. what 68. particularly 69. the 70. her 单句改错：Im writing to tell you

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60、convenient. People usually convenientlychose the means of transportation based with some aspects, such as the cost and the choose ontime needed. For example, businessmen are more likely travel by plane or high-speed totrain to save time while office worker tend to take buses or drive to work themsel

61、ves. workers书面表达参考：Dear teachers and schoolmates,I have exciting news to share with you. The first English Festival is to be held from September 26th to 27th. This festival promises to be a feast for ears and eyes as well as minds. We have arranged various activities. Students and teachers alike are

62、 welcome to participate in English singing competitions, drama performances, or attend lectures on Western culture.By immersing everyone in the charm of English, the festival is bound to fuel your desire to be better English learners, spark your way of thinking and above all get all of you to have fun with English. Yours,Li Hua