吉林述余市第一中学2017_2018学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题.doc

1、扶余市第一中学2017-2018学年度第二学期期末试卷高 二 英 语 本试题分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分。考试结束后，只交答题纸和答题卡，试题自己保留。 注意事项 1答题前，考生在答题纸和答题卡上务必用直径0.5毫米黑色签字笔将自己的班级、姓名、考号填写清楚。请认真核准考号、姓名和科目。 2每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。在试题卷上作答无效。 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，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一卷 第一部分 听力 第一节（共

2、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。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。例：How much is the shirt?A19.15.B9.15.C9.18.答案是B。1What did the man suggest?AShe should buy a new watch.BShe should buy a clock instead .CShe should get a lot of money.2Who do you think th

3、e man is? AA driver. BA salesman.CA policeman.3Where do you think they are talking?AIn a post office.BIn a bookstore.CIn a department store.4Who did the man speak to?AMrs. Green.BJoe.CDr. Brown.5What time is it now?A8:05. B7:55. C8:55.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

4、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。听第6段材料，回答68题。6When is the luncheon meeting going to be held?AThe following Sunday.BThe coming Saturday.CThe following Wednesday.7How much should the woman pay to go to the luncheon meeting?A13 yuan. BFor free.C30 yuan.8W

5、hy is the woman going to the luncheon meeting?ABecause Professor Wang will speak about “Modern English”.BBecause the woman is a student of English and interested in “Modern English”.CBecause there is no admission fee.听第7段材料，回答911题。9When did the earthquake happen?AAt a quarter to three.BAfter a quart

6、er to three.CBefore a quarter to three.10Why couldnt the boy see his watch? ABecause the electricity was cut off.BBecause he couldnt find it.CBecause he hurried to flee for his life.11Which floor did the boy live on?AOn the first floor.BOn the second floor.COn the third floor.听第8段材料，回答1214题。12When d

7、id Liu Hua go to her hometown?AAt weekend.BDuring her summer holiday.CAfter she finished middle school.13How long has Liu Hua been away from her hometown?AFor seven years.BFor five years.CFor three years.14Where do Liu Huas uncles work now?AIn a clothing factory.BIn a car factory.CIn a bookstore.听第9

8、段材料，回答1516题。15Where does the conversation most probably take place?AAt a bookstore.BAt the teachers.CAt the doctors.16How much is the change?AFour yuan. BEight yuan. CTwo yuan.听第10段材料，回答1720题。17Where was the small restaurant?ANear a train station.BInside a train station.CNear a bus station.18Why did

9、 people come to drink in it after midnight?ABecause they wanted to show that they were quite rich.BBecause they enjoyed the food in the expensive restaurant.CBecause they were waiting for trains there.19When did the restaurant usually close?AAt two oclock.BAfter midnight.CBefore midnight.20Why didnt

10、 the owner ask the farmer to go?ABecause he was kind.BBecause he couldnt wake up the farmer.CBecause the farmer paid him money each time he woke him up.第二部分 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题 2 分，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、CD）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AGeorge Bernard Shaw, the greatest and funniest

11、British dramatist of the first half of the 20th century, was born in Dublin, Ireland on July 26th, 1856. His early life was not happy. His father was a Selfish man who drank too much and could not support his family properly. His mother was a disappointed, unhappy woman who found more pleasure in st

12、udying music than in her children. Shaw and his two sisters received little love and attention from their mother while they were young. At the age of ten Shaw entered school. At first he was the best student, but soon he was at or near the bottom of his class. Although he did not like school, Shaw w

13、as a good, bright, curious student. His lifelong interest in everything from music and art to machines and medicine began at school. The interests of this tireless schoolboy were literature and music. He often entertained his classmates with stories he read. Early at the age of fifteen, he went to w

14、ork in an office. He did well as an office clerk, but after five years he decided that he wanted to be a writer. He left Ireland and went to London, where he began to write seriously. Seventy-four years later the great dramatist died.21. Whats the main idea of this passage?A. Its a story aboutGeorge

15、 Bernard ShawB. It refers to George Shaws mother.C. George Bernard Shaw was telling his schooling.D. The remark is connected with all the dramatists in Britain.22. What does the underlined word “selfish” in the first paragraph mean?A. Impossible B. Reasonable C. Remarkable D.Irresponsible23. Shaw gr

16、ew up_.A. without his parents love B. in the school.C. with his sisters help D. in a hungry family.24. Shaws mother_, so she took an interest in music.A. had little knowledge B. was disappointed with her husband C. couldnt look after her children D. hoped to be an actress.BPart-time jobs for 15 and

17、16 years oldsWaiter / WaitressA job as a waiter or waitress is a good choice for 16-year-olds. Not only can one earn $9-$12 an hour, but they can also get the tips (小费). Most people that visit a restaurant dont just have good food. They come here to relax and have a good time. Besides serving food q

18、uickly, a young waiter who talks to them politely with a smile on his face will make the diners enjoy their time at the restaurant.Work in a libraryIf one is fond of books, working in a library is another suitable choice. Besides the pay is good, it offers a lot of free time when students can actual

19、ly sit down and finish their homework. So on returning home, they would have time to hang around with friends or just relax. So working in a library is an excellent part-time job for teens, especially for school students.Internet jobsThere are many ways of making money through online jobs like click

20、ing on advertisements, visiting sites and signing up with them. However, such online jobs dont pay well. A better Internet job for teens is to complete online surveys. These are quite simple surveys that usually ask one about his/ her opinions and ideas. Many companies use these ideas to make produc

21、ts designed for teenagers.25. What does the writer think of the job as a waiter/waitress?A. It needs a period of training. B. It pays much more than other jobs.C. It can improve ones leadership skills.D. Making diners comfortable is part of the job.26 A student who is busy with his research paper wi

22、ll probably choose to work _.A. in a restaurant B. in a library C. on the Internet D. in an IT company27. The writer wrote this text to _.A. tell us the importance of doing part-time jobsB. advise teenagers how to choose a part-time job C. teach young people how to make lots of money D. introduce hi

23、s/her experience of doing part-time jobs28. Why do some companies ask the teens to do surveys?A. The teens have more free time. B. They can pay less to the teens.C. They need advice to make products for teens.D. The teens usually express their true opinions.C Animals can be reproduced by technology

24、now; researchers can clone them. A clone is an exact copy of another animal or plant. Scientists have cloned a sheep which they have named Dolly. Researchers took genes from a ewe (母羊) and used them to create a copy (Dolly) of the ewe. Why are scientists doing this research? One reason is to get inf

25、ormation about genes so they can improve our health. They also want to learn how better farm animals can be produced. Cloning is a controversial issue for people. Some people think it is good because this research can help us, but other people think cloning is unacceptable. Some people think it migh

26、t be possible to save endangered animals by cloning them. Tigers, elephants, and other endangered animals might be saved in this way. In China, pandas are endangered because they are hunted and they are losing their habitat, so some Chinese scientists want to try to clone pandas to save them from ex

27、tinction. I dont really like the idea of cloning animals, but I dont think I want panda to become extinct. If the best way to save them is to make cloned pandas, they must be cloned. I want to live with a lot of animals and nature. I dont want animals to die out, especially pandas. I think humans mu

28、st think more about protecting animals and nature. Maybe cloning is the way to save all endangered animals. 29. What is Dolly like? A It is like other ordinary sheep we often see. B. It is a bit like the ewe. C. It is exactly like the ewe researchers took genes from. D It is like a perfect sheep tha

29、t researchers want to make.30. What is the technology scientists use to clone animals? A. They use the technology of animal improvement. B. they take genes from an animal and use them to make a copy of it. C. They change the genes of a ewe and then get them improved. D. They combine advantages of so

30、me animals to make a better one.31. By studying cloning, scientists can_. A. make copies of many famous people in the world. B. start a new industry where many more people may find jobs. C. find ways to feed the whole world. D. improve our health and produce fine animals.32. From the passage we can

31、learn that_. A. people are all for the technology of cloning. B. only scientists are interested in cloning. C. people dont hold the same opinion about cloning. D. all the people think cloning unacceptable. DThe purpose of keeping fit is to avoid illness ,resist the mental and physical fatigue（疲劳）tha

32、t make us more likely to contract infections ,and above all to feel more pleasure in being alive. Research has shown the value of a balanced diet ,fresh air, sunshine ,enough rest and some forms of regular exercise for everyone .If everyone followed this plan ,the number of people visiting the docto

33、r and going to hospital would be considerably reduced.Unfortunately ,although most people acknowledge the importance of physical fitness ,not enough of us put this into practice .We spend too much time watching others from the comfort of an armchair or a seat in the stand at a sports stadium.One rea

34、son why people who are physically fit to live longer is that they do not put the heart under excessive strain（过度劳累）and so they reduce the risk of heart and blood vessel（血管）diseases .They also avoid suffering the consequences of weakened muscles ,which are the cause of a great deal of back and abdomi

35、nal（腹部的）trouble.About 640 muscles for about 45% of our bodys weight ,they must have the ability to store energy and be continually supplied with fuel by the blood .Sensible exercise ,suited to each individual and preferably undertaken on the advice of a doctor ,is the best insurance of meeting these

36、 requirements.33.Why do people want to prevent illness? A. Because they want to avoid health. B. Because they want to add mental and physical fatigue. C. Because they want to feel happier and live longer. D. Because they want to obtain much more money.34.What happens to him if a man follows the plan

37、 given by the researchers? A .He will be more exhausted（疲惫的）. B. He will know his doctor very well. C. He will do less work. D. He may be less familiar with the hospital.35.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. Everyone knows the importance of this plan. B. Not all people do wh

38、at the plan tells them to do. C. Most people put the plan into practice. D. No one wants to do with this plan.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 improve vocabulary fastYour vocabulary refers to the words in a language you are familiar with. We should learn some wa

39、ys to expand it. Read every day. 36 . Choose reading material that is slightly above your level and keep a dictionary with you to look up words you do not know. 37 .If you do not meet with an unfamiliar word in your daily reading, use your dictionary to search for one. Learn the correct definition a

40、nd pronunciation for each new word. Pronunciation is as important as definition because in order to add a word to your active vocabulary, you must be able to use it in speech. Elaborate (详尽阐述) on the meaning of the word. If you have just learned the word “stubborn”, think about the neighbour who wil

41、l not lend you his car. 38 .Use your new word in speech and in writing. E-mail your sister about how your cat is stubborn about sleeping on your pillow. 39 .But the more you use it, the more fluent you will become in its use. Soon it will be a regular part of your active vocabulary. Tell everyone yo

42、u are trying to increase your vocabulary. Encourage them to ask you what your latest word is. 40 . The more you explain the meaning of a word to someone, the more likely you are to remember it.A. Find a new word every day.B. The vocabulary can be increased. C. Your vocabulary contains the words you

43、understand.D. The more often you read, the faster your vocabulary can grow.E. Or let them ask for the definition of a new word you have used.F. Imagine him shaking his head, and think of him as stubborn in his refusal.”G. The first time you use a new word in speech it may seem strange.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两

44、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，掌握其大意，然后从3655各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。I was a reporter of an evening paper in London. One day I was 41 to write a few articles on begging in London. It was then that all my adventures 42. I decided that the best 43 of collecting facts for my articles is

45、that I would become a beggar myself for just one day. At one time 44 I was an actor, of course, I had 45 all the skills of make-up and I now made good use of them. I painted my face and 46 my upper lip on an ugly twist (扭曲). Red hair and shabby (破旧的)clothes were the only other things 47. I then 48 m

46、yself in one of the busiest streets. I pretended to be a beggar. At home that night I was 49 to find that I had received more than a pound.Well, you can imagine how 50 it was to settle down to work hard on the 51 at two pounds a week, 52 I knew that I could make as much as that in a single day! I ga

47、ve 53 my job, though my 54 was hurt. I had 55 advantages. My 56 of make-up helped me a great deal and my clever answers quickly made me 57 a public character. All day and every day, the money 58 into my cap. I usually received at least two pounds in a day. In the end I 59 buy a large house in the co

48、untry. Nobody had any idea where my money really came from. My dear wife knew that I had business in London: That was 60. 41AinvitedBaskedCsuggestedDhoped42Awent Bhappened CstartedDended43AfunBidea CplanDway44AwhenBalthough CbecauseDsince45AplayedBshownClearntDacted46AchangedBfixedCbentDfitted47Anec

49、essaryBproper CimportantDusual48AfoundBexpressedCplacedDbegged49AunhappyBsurprisedCdisappointed Dready50AhardBinterestingCsadDtiring51AstreetsBnewspaperCofficeDarticles52AunlessBwhileCwhenDif53AinBoutCupDoff54AcharacterBprideCheartDfuture55AunusualBordinary CgoodDexcellent56AloveBknowledgeCresearchD

50、study57AalreadyBhardly CpossiblyDalmost58ApouredBranCcameDthrew59Awas able toBcouldCshouldDwould60AwhyBtoo much CallDmy story第二卷注意：将答案写在答题纸上。写在本试卷上无效。第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第二节（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。 I was always told that the three Ps, patience, positive thinkin

51、g and perseverance, were a sure path 61success. But this piece of advice does not always work as planned. My high school math exam is one example. The exam 62 was originally to be held in our classroom, 63 (change) to the library at the last minute. This, 64 ,didnt bother me because math had always

52、been my strongest subject. I patiently walked to the library, took my seat and took a deep breath to help relax 65 . But my mood quickly changed when I saw 66 first question. I had no idea how to do it. I tried to stay positive and preserved 67 I finally found the solution. With the problem 68 (solv

53、e), I felt proud of my achievement. 69 (fortunate), I then notice that I had just 10 minutes left 70 (complete) the rest.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35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

54、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。As a middle school student of Senior ThreeI do sports one and two hours a day, such as doing morning exercises, playing basketball, long-distance running and so onI think it is very helpfully in meTake exercise makes me even more healthier so that

55、I wont be ill very often. Whats more, I also get myself relaxing in different kinds of sports. Only in this way I do a better job in my study in high spiritsFor doing physical exercise, Im becoming stronger and more confident than agoI did think it is necessary for everyone to spend some time on spo

56、rts every day so peoples health is important in modern life第二节：书面表达（满分25分）你堂兄建华在国外学习, 你们经常用英文通信。他即将完成学业, 不久前来信就是否回国工作征求你的意见。请根据下列提示回信：1建议他回国；2你的理由是：1）学有所用, 就业容易；2）照顾父母。注意：1词数100左右； 2行文应连贯, 内容应完整； 3开头语与落款已为你写好。高二第二学期英语期末试卷答案听力：1-5 BCCBA6-10 BCBCA 11-15 BBCAC 16-20 CACBC完形：41-45 BCDAC 46-50 BACBA 51-5

57、5 DCCBA 56-60 BDAAC阅读：21-24 ADAB 25-28DBBC 29-32 CBDC 33-35 CDB36-40 DAFGE语法填空61. to 62. which 63.was changed 64. however 65. myself 66. the 67.until或till 68.solved 69. Unfortunately 70.to complete改错：1. andor 2. helpfullyhelpful 3. TakeTaking 4. 去掉more 5. relaxingrelaxed 6. 在way和I 之间加 can / will 7.

58、ForBy 8. agobefore / ever 9. diddo 10. sobecause 书面表达：Dear Jianhua,Im very glad to have received the letter you sent me two weeks ago. Ive been thinking about the question you asked me. In my opinion, you should come back after you finish your studies abroad. For one reason, what you are studying is

59、 badly needed nowadays in China. It will be quite easy for you to find a good job. In fact, I know a few big companies in our city are hoping to hire people like you. For another reason, I think it will be much more convenient for you to look after your parents as they are getting old. Therefore, I think its a good idea for you to return. So what are you waiting for ?Best wishes.