山西省山西大学附属中学2017_2018学年高二英语下学期期中试题.doc

1、20172018学年第二学期高二期中试题英语试题考试时间：90分钟 满分：100分 第卷（选择题，共60分） 第一部分：阅读理解 (共两节，满分40分)第一节 （共15小题，每题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AOne Hundred Years of SolitudeBy Gabriel Garcia MarquezIts a book full of colorful characters set in the fictional town of Macondo. The story, which involves

2、 six generations of one family, begins with the romantic dreams of the towns founder, Jos Arcadio Buenda, and ends with the ruin of his family line and the city he tried to make great. Its an interesting book in which so much happens. It will inspire you to connect with your family, love more deeply

3、, dream bigger, and find deeper truths within yourself. Marquez was awarded the 1982 Nobel Prize for Literature.One Hundred Years of Solitudehas been translated into more than three dozen languages.Susan Farris, Washington, D.C.Tuesdays with MorrieBy Mitch AlbomAfter discovering his college professo

4、r, Morrie, was dying, author Mitch Albom spent fourteen Tuesday afternoons with him learning lifes lessons. Many people have found inspiration in the dying mans last words on aging, family, marriage, and culture, to name a few. Yet, those who have done a lot of soul-searching of their own might not

5、find self-help books very necessary. Nevertheless, with our busy life, it is always good to be reminded of the things that are most important in life. Overall,Tuesdays with Morrieis a quick read with a long-lasting impact.Michael Langdon, San FranciscoThe Tipping PointBy Malcolm GladwellMy sister is

6、 a marketing major, and she lent me this book. At first it seemed pretty technicalI know nothing about marketingbut I finally got the message. Gladwell explains that ideas spread through society much like viruses do. He also says that certain people are naturally effective communicators who help spr

7、ead these ideas. And, if the situation is right for an idea to spread, sometimes a small change can then cause it to spread like wildfire. He illustrates (阐述) his point with convincing examples of successful ideas that have changed the world.Kate Howson, Manchester1. What can we learn aboutOne Hundr

8、ed Years of Solitude?A.It was written in 1982.B.Its an inspirational story.C. Its heros dream finally came true.D.Its based on the authors true life.2. In Michael Langdons mind,Tuesdays with Morrie_.A.is worth readingB.is hard to understandC. should expand its impactD.should discuss more lifes lesso

9、ns3. Which of the following does Malcolm Gladwell probably agree with?A.Humans are born to change the world.B.Little things can make a big difference.C. Common people cant change the world.D.Successful men also need others help. BBill Haley would seem an unlikely candidate (侯选人) for the first big ro

10、ck n roll star, but in the early 1950s this leader of little-known western swing groups was looking for a style that would attract the enthusiasm of the growing audience of young listeners and dancers. He dropped his cowboy image, changed the name of his accompanying group to the Comets, and in 1953

11、 wrote and recorded a song,Crazy Man, Crazy, which offered a reasonable interpretation of dance-oriented black rhythm & blues music. The record rose as high as Number 12 on the pop charts.Bill Haley and the Comets recorded cover versions of rhythm & blues hits in the mid-1950s, notablyShake, Rattle

12、and RollandSee You Later, Alligator. But they achieved their unique position in pop music history whenRock Around the Clockbecame, in 1955, the first rockn roll record to be a Number One pop hit. It stayed in the top spot for eight continuous weeks during the summer of 1955 and eventually sold over

13、22 million copies worldwide.The idea that Bill Haley“invented”rockn roll deserves about as much consideration as Paul Whitemans claim a generation earlier to be the“King of Jazz”. But Haley proved to be an important popularizer of previously marginalized (被边缘化的) musical sounds and ideas, and he prep

14、ared the way for the widespread acceptance of more creative artists.Rock Around the Clockshowed the great success that a white group with a country background could achieve playing a 12-bar blues song driven by the sounds of electric guitar, bass, and drums. It proved a sign of the great changes tha

15、t were about to overtake American popular music and opened the floodgates (闸门) for artists like Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, and Buddy Holly.Rock Around the Clockalso helped prepare a receptive mass audience for the sounds of rhythm & blues, and for black artists building on the rhythm & blues tradi

16、tion.4. What do we know about Bill Haley?A. He was a pioneer of dance-oriented music.B. He contributed to popularizing rock n roll.C. He had the same enthusiasm as young people.D. He mainly created and performed cowboy songs.5. Which was the first rock n roll record to be ranked number one?A.Crazy M

17、an, Crazy.B.Shake, Rattle and Roll.C. See You Later, Alligator.D.Rock Around the Clock.6. In Paragraph 3, the author mainly talks about .A.Haleys achievementB.who invented rock n rollC. who is the true “King of Jazz”D.Paul Whitemans contribution to jazz7. What can we infer aboutRock Around the Clock

18、from the last paragraph?A. It reflected Americans cowboy spirit.B. It started a new popular music tradition.C. It had qualitative and historical significance.D. It expressed Bill Haleys enthusiasm for life.CIts no secret thatAuckland(the largest city inNew Zealand) is a diverse city full of differen

19、t cultures and new research has shown exactly how it and the rest of the country are changing.More than 200 ethnic groups are recorded as living here andAucklandis considered to have a wider variety of cultural groups thanLondonorSydney, with 40 percent of its population made up of different ethnici

20、ties.The changing makeup of the countrys population is featured in the latestNZ Geographicmagazine, which focuses on ethnic diversity, age, wealth and attitudes, drawn from the latest census (人口普查) figures.MasseyUniversityhumanities and social sciences research director Professor Paul Spoonley saidA

21、ucklands multi-culturalism today is way beyond what experts believed likely a few years ago.Asian communities, in particular, inNew Zealandhave almost doubled since 2001, when 6.6 per cent of the Kiwi people (New Zealanders) were Asian. The proportion (比例) in Auckland was 14.6 per cent. By 2006, 18.

22、9 percent of the citizens in the city were Asian and today 23 percent identify themselves as Asian.Nationally, the census showed 11.8 percent of the population was Asian and that figure was increasing.“The figures are higher than I would have thought a few years back,” Mr Spoonley said. “And the hea

23、lthcare system is attracting Asian workers.”The article also showed that Kiwis had overall become more accepting of migrant communities and particularly of Asian peoples. That had been a hugely noticeable change, Mr Spoonley said.An Asian community leader Kai Luey in Auckland said there were a numbe

24、r of things that attracted Asians to New Zealand and particularly to Auckland.“The environment is clean, theres fresh air and theres safety of food . Theres a good education system here in New Zealand .”New Zealandwas also considered to be a much safer place than many other countries, such asAmerica

25、,CanadaandAustralia.8. What change has taken place inAuckland?A.It has been developing at a higher speed.B.It has started to control its population.C. It has begun to value ethnic cultures.D.It has become a more diverse city.9. What is the proportion of Asians inAucklandnow?A.About one-tenth.B.Below

26、 one-fifth.C. Nearly one-fourth.D.More than two-fifths.10. Why do many Asians migrate toNew Zealandaccording to Spoonley?A.They need a better education.B.They want to live in a safe place.C. They love the clean environment.D.They hope to get better healthcare.11. What do most New Zealanders think of

27、 Asian migrants?A.They are part of the society.B.They are a small ethnic group.C. They are very likely to change.D.They are a threat to the country. DControlling and interacting with content on a smartphone or tablet (平板电脑) is a relatively easy task given their large screens. However, the same is no

28、t true for smartwatches which are proving to be more of afashion statement than a piece of useful technology. Now a group of researchers are trying to change that with an invention that transforms the arm into a touchpad.This is not the first time scientistshave tried to create such technology. Howe

29、ver previous “skin to screen” approaches have been awkward, requiring the use of things like interactive materials and projector / camera combinations. SkinTrack, however, needs users to wear just a ring and their favoritesmartwatch.The finger-wearing ring uses high-frequency electrical signals to c

30、ommunicate with the watch and transfer the controls from the tiny screen onto the surface of the arm. Though the technology behind SkinTrack may be complex, its use is simple.With SkinTrack, a person can use their smartwatch to do everything they would on a tablet or computer. That means they can re

31、ad information, look for directions, and even make a call. Even cooler applications included seeing the image appear on the smartwatch or controlling apps like Facebook and Snapchat from the arm “touchpad”. SkinTrack can also be used to play games, allowing fans to continue with their favorite hobby

32、, without missing a beat.The technology also recognizes hotkey commands. Users can simply draw an “N” on their hand to opena news appor an “S” to silence a phone call.Researcher Yang Zhang says that while the technology is safe for humans, it does have a few limitations. The biggest one is keeping t

33、he ring powered for longerperiods of time.Additionally, the signals also become less responsive if used continually. Thats because SkinTrack still has a hard time understanding things like body sweat and the arms continuous movement.Nevertheless, the technologydoes appear to be a reasonable way to i

34、mprove the usability of wearable devices (装置) without affecting style. However, if SkinTrack is widely adopted, its influence on society in social settings will beinteresting, to say the least.12. Why have smartwatches not been as useful as tablets and computers?A.They have tiny screens.B.They have

35、fewer functions.C. They are just for timekeeping.D.They cannot process information.13. What do we know about SkinTrack technology?A. It uses interactive materials.B. It uses biological electric current.C. It turns the arm into a smartwatch touchpad.D. It combines the use of projector and camera.14.

36、What is one disadvantage of SkinTrack technology?A.It will affect style.B.It has a bad effect on health.C. The signals are too weak to pick up.D.Providing energy nonstop is a challenge.15. What does the author think of SkinTrack?A.He has doubts about it.B.He has high hopes of it.C. It needs to impro

37、ve its safety.D.It functions well but wont be popular.第二节（共5小题，每题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。Stephen Wiltshire was born in1974 inLondon. He was mute (unable to speak) and, at the age of three, was diagnosed with autism, a developmental disorder causing difficulty with social re

38、lationships and learning.16Since the age of three, he has been creating the most amazing drawings. He is an “autistic savant” a person who, in spite of his autism, has an extraordinary ability in a certain area.When his mother sent him toQueensmillSchoolinLondon, his teacher, Chris Marris, began to

39、realize that Stephen was “communicating” through his drawings. At the age of eight, he was drawing detailed pictures of architecture, cars and imaginary post-earthquake cities. With Marris help, he uttered (说) his first words“paper”and“pencil”. 17At the age of ten, he produced a series of pictures w

40、hich he called“London Alphabet”. Each drawing featured a London landmarkone for each letter of the alphabet.In 1987, Stephen and his work became the subject of a BBC programme called “The Foolish Wise Ones”.18They were very interested in Stephens ability to look at a building once and reproduce it i

41、n incredible detail, and wanted to know where they could buy his drawings. 19Since then, Stephen has become an extremely popular artist, and has published a number of other books of his drawings and paintings. 20He continues to amaze art lovers with his talent. Because of Stephen and others like him

42、, people are starting to take autism more seriously.A. Stephen is quite famous these days.B. However, Stephen has a special talent.C. Stephen needed a bit of public attention.D. After seeing that, many viewers phoned the BBC.E. Stephen gradually lost interest in modern architecture.F. As a result, S

43、tephen published his first book,Drawings.G. But Stephen didnt learn to speak fully until the age of nine.第二部分：英语知识运用 (共三节，满分35分)第一节 完形填空 （共20题，每小题1分，共20分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Recently, the idea that listening to classical music can increase intelligence, especially in 21, has

44、 caught the attention of the media, researchers, and parents around the globe. In the early 1990s, researchers from France and the US published articles that said 22Mozart for 10 minutes temporarily 23performance on IQ tests and challenging tasks. 24, the media quickly began reporting on the “Mozart

45、 effect”. In 1997, Don Campbell published a book about this 25phenomenon (现象). Campbell said that classical26could improve health and memory, prevent mental and physical disorders, and 27stress and depression. He soon 28 withThe Mozart Effect for Children, as well as CDs and products for parents of

46、young children. Today, a wide selection of similar products is29, includingBaby MozartandBaby Bach, two bestselling DVDs in the popularBaby Einsteinseries. There are even music players specially 30for expectant (预产期的) mothers to wear on their stomachs. 31, babies can listen to classical music before

47、 theyre even 32. 33, there is some doubt surrounding the“Mozart effect”. Parents 34whether it is a proven reality or just a fad (潮流) designed to make money. Frances H. Rauscher, a psychologist and author of one of the original studies, is 35. Much of the original 36pointed to temporary improvements

48、on specific tasks. She 37these findings have been incorrectly described as a general increase in 38. “I dont think it can hurt,” Rauscher said. Yet she added that39may still want to think twice40spending a fortune trying to make a genius out of their baby.21. A. scientists B. musicians C. adults D.

49、babies22. A. joining in B. dreaming of C. talking about D. listening to23. A. improved B. measured C. provided D. enjoyed24. A. On the whole B. As a result C. On the contrary D. In other words25. A. common B. natural C. interesting D. alarming26. A. literature B. music C. world D. education27. A. ca

50、use B. place C. reduce D. limit28. A. beganB. dealt C. agreed D. followed29. A. useless B. priceless C. availableD. changeable30. A. tested B. designed C. searched D. collected31. A. By the wayB. In this way C. On the way D. All the way32. A. born B. lost C. trained D. invited33. A. Besides B. There

51、fore C. Instead D. However34. A. check B. question C. determine D. evaluate35. A. real B. right C. normal D. doubtful36. A. anxietyB. material C. research D. argument37. A. cheersB. expects C. remembers D. believes38. A. costs B. health C. disorders D. intelligence39. A. teachers B. experts C. paren

52、ts D. players40. A. after B. unless C. before D. as第卷（非选择题，共40分）第二节 语法填空 （共10题，每小题1分，共10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，在空格处填入一份适当的词或使用括号中的词语的正确形式填空。Ernest Hemingway was one of the 41. _ (great) American writers of the 20th century. He was not only famous for his novels, includingThe Old Man and the Se

53、a, A Farewell to ArmsandThe Sun Also Rises, but also wrote poems, essays, and worked 42. _ a journalist for newspapers and magazines.Hemingway called his writing style the Iceberg Theory, 43. _ means the story floats above the water but its supporting structure or true 44. _ (mean) is not immediatel

54、y visible. A writer could describe one series of events, while the true “action” of the story is never stated 45. _ (exact).Ernest Hemingway was born on July 21, 1899, inOak Park,Illinois, a suburb ofChicago. His mother, Grace Hall, was 46. _ opera singer. His father, Clarence Edmonds Hemingway, was

55、 a doctor.Ernest Hemingway lived inParisin the 1920s, 47. _ (keep) in touch with a group of American artists and writers 48. _ (know) as the Lost Generation. Hemingway fictionalized his experiences there inThe Sun Also Risesand later wrote about his time in Paris in his memoir (回忆录) A Moveable Feast

56、.Hemingway was a(n) 49. _ (influence) writer, and his influence is still felt in Western literature today. He received both the Pulitzer Prize and the Nobel Prize in Literature. And so far, several of his books 50. _ (make) into movies.第三节 单词填空 （共10题，每小题0.5分，共5分）根据句子意思,汉语提示和首字母用合适的单词填空，注意每空一词。51. Sa

57、lly i a fortune from her father last year and started a school for local people.52. New York is a very culturally (多样的) city.53. Hearing the bad news, I was (僵硬的) with sadness.54. It may take a little time to a to the climate here.55. I think a more (高级的) method is needed to solve this problem.56. H

58、e decided to adopt a different a and teach the grammar through story-telling.57. He is still one of the worlds most popular golfers, but his game is in (衰落).58. The first s of the play is the kings palace.59.The little boy came up to his mother and (低声说) something in her ear.60. The situation is d -

59、 we have no food, very little water and no medical supplies. 第三部分：写作 (共两节，满分25分)第一节 短文改错（共10题，每小题1分，共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. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分

60、。3. 在答题卡上作答，否则不给分。Now I still remember what happened to me one day when I was six, play outside Grandpas house. I saw my grandpas truck and think that Grandpa shouldnt have to drive so an ugly truck. Then I found some paint in his garage. How a good idea! I got a brush and painted small lovely flowe

61、r all over the truck. I was on the roof finishing the job while Grandpa walked up to the truck. He looked very surprising. I was afraid of be scolded, but he didnt blame me. Instead of, he said to me, “Lily, thats prettiest truck Ive ever seen!”第二节 书面表达 （满分15分）假定你是李华，你的英国好友杰克来信说他最近汉语学习进步很大，想读一部汉语作品。

62、请你用英语给他写一封回信，向他推荐一本书。注意：1.词数100左右（开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数）；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Jack, Im very glad to hear that youve made great progress in learning Chinese. As you requested, Id like to recommend the book Yours truly, Li Hua20172018学年第二学期高二（5月）期中试题答案第一部分 阅读理解第一节 阅读第一节1-5BABBD 6-10ACDCD 11-15AACDB第二节 七选五

63、 16-20BGDFA第二部分 英语知识运用第一节 完形填空21-25DDABC 26-30 BCDCB 31-35 BADBD 36-40 CDDCC第二节 语法填空41. greatest 42. as 43. which44. meaning 45. exactly 46. an47. keeping48. known 49. influential 50. have been made第三节 单词填空51. inherited 52.diverse 53.rigid 54.adjust / adapt 55.sophisticated56. approach 57.decline 58

64、.scene 59.whispered 60.desperate第三部分 写作 第一节 短文改错61. . play outside . playplaying62. . and think . thinkthought63. . so an ugly truck. sosuch64. How a good idea! HowWhat65. . lovely flower . flowerflowers66. . while Grandpa walked . whilewhen67. . very surprising. surprisingsurprised68. . of be scold

65、ed . bebeing69. Instead of . 去掉of70. . thats prettiest truck . prettiest前加the第二节 书面表达 Dear Jack,Im very glad to hear that youve made great progress in learning Chinese. As you requested, Id like to recommend the book“A Dream of Red Mansions” to you, which is a well-known masterpiece in the world of

66、literature. Written about 250 years ago by Cao Xueqin, the novel has attracted countless readers. It mainly describes the daily life and declining fortunes of a large family. At the heart of the novel is a tragic love story between Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu and Xue Baochai. Cao devoted all his feelings to the characters in the book, giving them special looks, voices and emotions.The novel is really worth reading and I believe youll love it. Yours truly, Li Hua