河北省廊坊市省级示范高中联合体2016-2017学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、2017年7月第I卷（选择题 共100分）第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。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? A. 19.15 B. 9.15 C. 9.18答案是B1. What does the man often do on the week

2、end? A. He eats out B. He watches a DVD C. He does some exercise2. When can the woman probably go to the Movies? A. At noon B. At three oclock C. At six oclock3. Where does the conversation take place? A. On a plane B. On a bus C. In a car4. What does the woman think of the test? A. Difficult B. Eas

3、y C. Interesting5. Why does the man call the woman? A. To tell her about his birthday B. To introduce Sandra to her C. To invite her to a party 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

4、、7题。6. What are the speakers talking about? A. When they will see a film B. What entertainment(娱乐)they like C. Which theater they will go to7. What do the speakers agree? A. Movies can help people relax B. Movies are more moving than plays C. Plays are not as interesting as Movies听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. W

5、hy does the man make the telephone call? A. To place an order B. To check an order C. To cancel an order9. What is the man expected to do? A. Confirm the arrival time B. Choose the type of the bike C. Tell the woman his phone number听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.Where will the solar farm be built? A. In Europe

6、 B. In Africa C. In Asia11. How much of European energy needs will be provided? A. Up to 15% B. Up to 20% C. Up to 50%12. What could be used in Scotland to produce electricity? A. Wind energy B. Solar energy C. Wave energy听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. How many books can a student borrow at most per day? A. T

7、hree B. Five C. Ten14. Why is the boy refused to borrow books now? A. He has not returned the overdaue book B. He has been fined by the library before C. He has not carried his student ID card15. Why does the boy borrow the books? A. He is getting the books for a friend B. He needs some information

8、for a paper C. He has been asked to read these books16. What does the woman advise the boy to do? A. Pay the fine now B. Make a call to his friend C. Copy what he needs听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Who is the speaker? A. A pipeline engineer B. A Visiting professor C. An exchange student18. What is the city

9、of Anchorage like today? A. Crowded B. Poor C. Quiet19. What caused the recent changes in Alaska? A. The tourism in mountains B. An increase in birthrate C. The discovery of oil20. Why will the speaker show some pictures? A. To share his experience of a recent trip B. To show ways of pipeline constr

10、uction C. To present the changes in the wildeme8s第二部分 阅读理解第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。A I had offered to watch my 3-year-old daughter, Ramanda, so that my wife could go out with a friend. I was getting some work while Ramanda appeared to be having a good time in the oth

11、er room. No problem, I figured. But then it got a little too quiet and I yelled out, “What are you doing? Ramanda” No response. I repeated my question and heard her say, “Oh, nothing?” Nothing? What does “nothing” mean? I got up from my desk and ran out into the living room, and then I saw her take

12、off down the hall. I chased her up the stairs and watched her a little behind made a hard left into the bedroom. I was gaining on her! She took off for the bathroom. Bad move. I had her cornered. I told her to turn around. She refused. I pulled out my big, mean, authoritative(命令式的)Daddy voice, “Youn

13、g lady, I said turn around!” Slowly, she turned toward me. In her hand was what was left of my wifes new lipstick. And every square inch of her face was covered with right red (expect her lips of course)! As she looked up at me with fearful eyes, lips trembling, I heard every voice that had been sho

14、uted to me as a child. “How could you you should know better than that How many times have you been toldWhat a bad thing to do”It was just a matter of my picking out which old message I was going to use on her so that she would know what a bad girl she had been. But before I could let loose, looked

15、down at the sweatshirt my wife had put on her only an hour before. In big letters it said “IM A PERFECT ANGEL!” I looked back up into her tearful eyes and instead to seeing a bad girl who didnt listen, I saw a child of God a perfect little angel full of worth, value and a wonderful spontaneity(自发行为)

16、that I had come dangerously close t shaming out of her. “Sweetheart, you look beautiful! Lets take a picture so Mommy can see how special you look.” I took the picture and thanked God that I didnt miss the opportunity to reaffirm(再肯定)what a perfect little angel he had given me.21. When the author fo

17、und the house was abnormally quite, _. A. he went on with his work B. he went to check on his daughter C. he called his daughter to come over D. he knew his daughter must be behaving well22. When he saw his daughters face, the author _. A. thought she was so beautiful and lovely a girl B. no longer

18、saw her as an angel C. flew into an uncomfortable disappointment D. remembered the words he was scolded with23. What does the underlined sentence “I had her cornered” mean? A. She had been in the corner of the room B. She had screamed out of fear C. I had forced her into a position from which she co

19、uldnt escape D. She had escaped from one corner to anotherBYou may be familiar with the following famous people, but have you heard of their graduation speeches, in which they either share their unforgotten experiences or give you some great inspiration(启迪).Michael Dell, University of Texas at Austi

20、nAnd now youve accomplished something great and important here, and its time for you to move on to whats next. And you must not let anything prevent you from taking those first steps. . You must also commit to the adventure. Just have faith in the skills and the knowledge youve been blessed (赐予)with

21、 and go.J.K. Rowling, Harvard UniversityHalf my lifetime ago ,I was striking an uneasy balance between my ambition and the expectation from my parents who were not rich.But what I feared most for myself at your age was not poverty(贫穷), but failure. The fact that you are graduating from Harvard sugge

22、sts that you know little about failure, you might be driven by a fear of failure quite as much as a desire for success.Steve Jobs, Stanford UniversitySometimes lifes going to hit you in the head with a brick. Dont lose faith.Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to b

23、e truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work, and the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you havent found it yet, keep looking, and dont settle.Bill Gates, Harvard UniversityWe need as many people as possible to have access to the advanced technology to lead to a revol

24、ution in what human beings can do for one another. They are making it possible not just for national governments, but for universities ,smaller organizations, and even individuals to see problems, see approaches and deal with the worlds inequities（不公平）like hunger, poverty, and so on.24.What Michael

25、Dell said is to urge us to.A. listen to our heart B. pursue our dreamsC. follow others example D. learn from our mistakes25.What did J.K. Rowling fear most when she was studying in university?A. Poverty. B. Hunger. C. Failure. D. Appearance.26.Who wants to express Keep looking for what you believe i

26、n?A. Michael Dell. B. J.K. Rowling. C. Bill Gates. D. Steve Jobs.27.What does Bill Gates suggest people do?A. Make contributions to the environment. B. Take responsibility for their own behavior.C. Make joint efforts to rid some global problems. D. Master as much advanced technology as possible.CMov

27、e over millennials(千禧一代), here comes Generation Z, todays youngest group.Born in 1995 or later, a lot of Gen Z-ers are entering into adulthood and will soon join the workforce. People of Generation Z have grown up with the internet. Policy makers, sociologists, as well as employers and marketers, ar

28、e trying their best to understand these young people. So, how should we pin down the Gen Z-ers?Most people will agree that the single biggest difference between Gen Z and other generations is how connected they are. This is a group of people who were hooked up to social media as soon as they were bo

29、rn. A recent Guardian article says that the average teenager in the UK has at least 150 followers on Instagram and spends around half an hour a day on Snapchat, an image messaging app. “We are the first true digital natives,” Hannah Payne, an 18-year-old UCLA student and lifestyle blogger. “I can al

30、most create a document, edit it, post a photo on Instagram and talk on the phone at the same time, all from the user-friendly interface(界面) of my iPhone. The Guardian also notes that young people in the UK are becoming more active in politics. Voting is just one way of making ones voice heard. Most

31、of Generation Z are still too young to vote, says the Guardian. Instead of party politics, they focus more on single-topic issues such as feminism(男女平等)or climate change. And “much of the civil engagement and organizing they do takes place on social media rather than through traditional political st

32、ructures,” according to the newspaper.28. The underlined phrase “pin down” in the second paragraph can be replaced by _. A. set an example to B. have an interest in C. give an explanation for D. make a decision on29. The biggest difference between Generation Z and other generations lies in _. A. how

33、 linked they are B. how enthusiastic they are C. how they communicate with each other D. how many hours they spend on the Internet30. What do Instagram and Snapchat have in common? A. They are newly-created cellphones B. They are popular among millennials C. They are online games invented by teenage

34、rs D. They are applications applauded by teenagers31. What can we infer from the last paragraph? A. Generation Z have great interest in politics B. Most Gen Z-ers havent entered the political field C. Voting is the only way of making yourself noticed D. Voting on social media is the same as voting t

35、hrough traditional waysD British English may have come first, but around the world, the American way of spelling is now far more popular. A recent examination of the English language shows that publications now largely use the American version swapping words like “centre” for “center” after the 1880

36、s. To get data, researchers used Googles Ngram Viewer to analyze the words found in all English-language publications from 1800 to 2000. Entering a word into the viewer will show how frequently it occurs within the massive corpus(语料库)of books around the world. According to the data, this shift was f

37、urther strengthened around World War I. Since then, English-language publications have preferred “gray” and “flavor” instead of “grey” and “flavour”. The American spelling has continued to grow over the years, with “liter” passing “liter” around 1900, and “center” becoming the more common choice ove

38、r “centre” in 1913. “1913 marked a turning point in British spelling, as the American alternative became more frequently used in literature,” the post explains, in regard to “center”. This was just a year before the beginning of World War I, which many views as a key period in Americas rise to super

39、power status. Though this switched again between 1920s and the late 1930s, the American, spelling took over for good around 1940, during which time the spelling “airplane” shifted dramatically over “aeroplane”. Ever since the middle of the 19th century, even the British Isles have slowly rejected th

40、e old spelling. The future is gray for British English.32. Which of the following is true? A. American spelling takes over all the time B. British people refuse to use American spelling C. All the media prefer American spelling D. The change in spelling is more obvious around World War I33. Whats th

41、e main idea of the second paragraph? A. The popularity of American spelling B. The examples of the change in spelling C. The history of English spelling D. The reason for the change in English spelling34. The passage is developed _. A. by space B. by time C. by process D. by logic35. The passage is

42、written to _. A. introduce the change of English spelling B. encourage the change in English spelling C. compare the difference between American spelling and British spelling D. introduce different views on English spelling 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。 Traveling is

43、 a very enjoyable experience as it provides an opportunity to see new things. 36 The following article discusses the advantages of traveling.Traveling gives you the opportunity to disconnect from your regular life. People all have crazy schedules, work and a family to take care of, and traveling alo

44、ne or with some friends can give you distance and perhaps even make you realize how important these people are to you. _37 Another great benefit is the relaxation you get. 38 When you come back you feel energetic and you are happy to be back to your daily routine. _39 They will create a bond that no

45、thing can erase no matter what happens to the friendship. You can create photo albums and when you feel nostalgic (怀旧的) you can experience the trips again by looking at your pictures. Its never been this cheap to travel. With increasing oil prices the cheap travel era might be coming to an end. _40

46、With the Internet and all the new technology, you can plan your trip exactly the way you want it. You can choose your budget, the duration of the trip and what you want to do. A. Its nice to enjoy a stress-free time.B. As the saying goes, you never know what you have until you lose it.C. When travel

47、ing with friends or family it creates memories of a lifetime.D. Going on a trip means that you are most likely going to spend time outside.E. Discovering different values and ways to get by in life is really interesting.F. However, there are still many budget airlines fighting for your dollar right

48、now.G. There are many benefits other than enjoying yourself that can be realized when you travel.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和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 As we passed the Eatons Department stores window, we stopped as usual to gaze and do our bit of dreaming.

49、 My mother set her eyes on a red dress, 41 it long.As we continued down the street, mother turned 42 for one more look. “My goodness! Theyd display something a person could use!”Christmas was 43 and the red dress was soon forgotten. Mother was not the one who 44 items that were not practical. Father

50、, 45 , liked to splurge(放纵)whenever the budget(预算)allowed. Hed get blamed for his occasional splurging, but it was all done with the best 46 .On our last trip to town before Christmas, mother suddenly said in surprise, “Would you just look at that!” She pointed 47 as Dad drove past Eatons.“That big

51、red dress is gone,” she said in 48 , “Its actually gone.” I was certain to feel a bit of yearning(渴望)in her 49 .Ill never forget that Christmas morning. I watched Mother tearing the paper off a large box that read, “Eatons Finest Enamel Dishpan”. “Oh Frank,” she 50 in surprise, “just what I wanted!”

52、 Dad was sitting in his chair with a huge 51 on his face.“Only a 52 wouldnt give a priceless wife like mine exactly what she wants for Christmas, “Dad laughed and winked(递眼色)at me, confirming his 53 , and my heart filled with more love for my father than it could hold!Mother opened the 54 . With tre

53、mbling hands she touched the elegant material of Big Red.“Oh my goodness!” her eyes were 55 tears. “Oh Frank. You shouldnt have” came her weak attempt at _56 .“Oh, never mind that! Lets see if it 57 ,” he laughed, helping her put on the wonderful dress. Mother completely 58 into another person.I wat

54、ched surprisedly, 59 by the happiness in my parents I had 60 noticed before. “You look beautiful,” my dad whispered to my mom-and she surely did!41. A. having B. keeping C. admiring D. wearing42. A. up B. back C. away D. out43. A. over B. on C. along D. near44. A. wished for B. searched for C. calle

55、d for D. sent for45. A. besides B. therefore C. however D. also46. A. value B. intention C. chance D. need47. A. strangely B. confidently C. angrily D. excitedly48. A. disbelief B. joy C. discomfort D. interest49. A. dream B. desire C. voice D. view50. A. stopped B. said C. told D. sighed51. A. surp

56、rise B. embarrassment C. doubt D. smile52. A. seller B. driver C. man D. fool53. A. secret B. weakness C. kindness D. worry54. A. door B. chain C. box D. letter55. A. held back B. filled with C. occupied with D. squeezed with56. A. scolding B. smiling C. appreciating D. feeling57. A. fits B. attract

57、s C. shines D. opens58. A. looked B. changed C. grew D. made59. A. interested B. fascinated C. puzzled D. doubted60. A. always B. ever C. never D. still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1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Nobody wants to be aged, but 61 it comes to visiting cities, most of us want to visit the wo

58、rlds oldest cities. Luoyang is one of the oldest and most 62 (attract) cities in the world that Id like to recommend to you.Luoyangstandsout63.theoldestcontinuallyinhabited(持续居住的) city in Asia. The city is considered to be _64 birthplace of Chinese culture and history as well as being one of the Sev

59、en Ancient Capitals of China. There _65 (be) no other city in China that has seen so many 66 (dynasty) like Luoyang.With such a long and exciting history, Luoyang has really a lot 67 (offer). The longmen Grottoes(龙门石窟), which 68 (include) in the world Heritage List since 2000, and many historic Budd

60、hist temples 69 (constant) attract tourist from all over the world. Luoyang is also famous for the White Horse Temple, the earliest Buddhist temple 70 (build) in China. Are you anxious to visit the city?第四部分 写作（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

61、有两处。每处错误仅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（）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。Dear classmates, It is a pleasure for I to have a chance to make a short speech today. Recently I had found that some of our classmates study late into the nigh

62、t and do not spare some time to take a rest during the day either. They often cannot help fall asleep in class. And some classmates seldom have breakfast, that is also a bad habit and will surely do harm to our health. In my opinion, it is extreme important for us to have enough sleep and a proper d

63、iet. We must learn to make a use of our time, and only in this way can we keep fit or study well. I wonder if you agree me.第二节 书面表达（满分25分） 假定你是李华，你校将在暑假举办国际中学生夏令营，主题为“感受中国文化”，请给你的美国朋友Mary写一封电子邮件，邀请她来参加，并说明相关情况，其中包括有（大学教授讲座；游览故宫，长城等名胜古迹；所需费用等）；注意：1. 词数100左右； 2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 故宫the Palace MuseumDear

64、Mary, Heres a good opportunity for you to learn about the Chinese culture right in China. _ 河北省廊坊市省级示范高中联合体2016-2017学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题参考答案听力（201.5=30）： 15 BBAAC 610 BABCB 1115 ACCAB 1620 CBACC阅读理解（152=30）：2124 BDC 2427 BCDC 2831 CADB 3235 DABA七选五阅读填空（52=10）： 3640 GBACF完形填空（201.5=30）： 4145: CBDAC 4650 :

65、 BDACB 5155: DDACB 5660 : AABBC 语法填空（101.5=15）： 61. when 62. attractive 63. as 64. the 65. is 66. dynasties 67.to offer 68. has been included 69. constantly 70. built短文改错（101=10）：Dear classmates, It is a pleasure for I to have a chance to make a short speech today. Recently I had found that me haves

66、ome of our classmates study late into the night and do not spare some time to take a rest during anythe day either. They often cannot help fall asleep in class. And some classmates seldom have fallingbreakfast, that is also a bad habit and will surely do harm to our health.which theirIn my opinion,

67、it is extreme important for us to have enough sleep and a proper diet. We must extremelylearn to make a use of our time, and only in this way can we keep fit or study well. I wonder if you andagree me.with书面表达（满分25分）：参考例文：Dear Mary,Heres a good opportunity for you to learn about the Chinese culture

68、right in China. In the summer holidays, a camp will be held in my school for international students to experience the Chinese culture.Lectures will be given by professors from famous universities in China. Students of different cultures can have a face-to face talk with each other. Besides, trips to

69、 historical places of interest will be made, including the Palace Museum, the Great Wall and so on. Come and experience the real Chinese culture! Youre free to stay in our school, but pay for entrance tickets to places of interest at a discount and your flights fully.Im looking forward to your coming to China early. Yours sincerely Li Hua