山西省芮城中学2016-2017学年高二下学期期末考试英语试卷 WORD版含答案.doc

1、2017.6第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分60分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题3分，满分45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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AAnimal Farm by George OrwellAnimal Farm is probably one of the most popular school reads in the world. George Orwell wrote it as a political allegory(讽喻)and has since then inspired the minds of not only

2、adult revolutionaries but also the younger ones who start feeling the spark of being right and free for all of the humanity in their hearts.Persepolis by Marjane SatrapiThis is a wise, funny, and heartbreaking memory of Marjane Satrapis years growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution, and how

3、 she dealt with life while experiencing the ruinous effects of the war with Iraq. The mistakes she felt she made opened her eyes and shaped her into becoming the influential individual she is today.To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeeRegarded as a masterpiece of literature-it is no wonder it won the

4、Pulitzer Prize. The plot and characters are based on the authors observations of her family and neighbors, as well as on an event that occurred near her hometown in 1936, when she was 16 years old. The novel is famous for its warmth and humor, despite telling a story of innocent Tom Robinson being a

5、ccused of raping(强暴)a white woman because he was black.The Harry Potter series by J.K. RowlingA story showing the absolute courage of a young boy, who was never afraid to speak his mind in the face of injustice and would always defend the helpless. A boy shows us the importance of believing in ourse

6、lves and others. Harry Potter reminds us that the true power to defeat any enemy is not found in others, but found within each of us.1. Which book best suits the people who want freedom? A. The Harry Potter series B. To Kill a Mockingbird C. Animal Farm D. Persepolis2. Which author wrote about his o

7、r her own experience in the above works? A. J. K. Rowling B. Marjane SatrapiC. George Orwell D. Harper Lee3. What does the author say about To Kill a Mockingbird? A. Its author is a young girl B. It was written in a serious way C. One theme may be racial inequality D. Tom Robinson committed a crime4

8、. What does the Harry Potter series mainly want to convey? A. God helps those who help themselves B. A friend in need is a friend indeed C. Actions speak louder than words D. Failure is the mother of successBOne day an out-of-work mime(哑剧演员)is visiting a zoo and attempts to earn some money as a perf

9、ormer. As soon as he starts to draw the crowd, a zoo keeper grabs him and drags him into his office. The zoo keeper explains to the mime that the zoos most popular attraction, a gorilla, died suddenly and the keeper fears that the attendance at the zoo will fall off. He offers the mime a job to dres

10、s up as the gorilla until they can get another one. The mime accepts.So the next morning the mime puts on the gorilla suit and enters the cage before the crowd comes. He discovers that its a great job. He can sleep when he wants to, play and make fun of people and he draws bigger crowds than he ever

11、 did as a mime. However, eventually the crowds get tired of him and he doesnt like just swinging on wires any longer. He begins to notice that the people are paying more attention to the lion in the cage next to his.Not wanting to lose the attention of his audience, he climbs to the top of his cage,

12、 crawls across a partition(隔开物), and dangles(悬荡) from the top of the lions cage. Of course, this makes the lion furious, but the crowd loves it. At the end of the day the zoo keeper comes and gives the mime a raise for being such a good attraction. Well, this goes on for some time, the mime keeps la

13、ughing at the lion, the crowds grow larger, and his salary keeps going up.Then one terrible day when he is dangling over the furious lion he slips and falls. The mime is terrified. The lion gathers its strength and prepares to pounce(猛扑). The mime is so scared that he begins to run round and round i

14、n the cage with the lion close behind. Finally, the mime starts screaming and yelling, Help me! Help me!, but the lion is quick and pounces. The mime soon finds himself lying on his back looking up at the angry lion and the lion says, Shut up, you idiot! Do you want to get us both fired?5. The mime

15、goes to the zoo in order to.A. perform to make some moneyB. take part in an interviewC. look for a better job as a worker in the zooD. help the zoo keeper to draw more visitors6. The mime doesnt like his job any longer probably because.A. he cant have enough sleep every dayB. the visitors throw some

16、thing at himC. people are less interested in his performanceD. he wants to stay with the lion in the cage7. The underlined word furious (in Paragraph 3) means . A. happy B. angry C. frightened D. satisfied8.According to the passage, we can know that.A. the lion wants to catch hold of the mimeB. both

17、 the lion and the mime will be killedC. another employer dresses up as the lionD. the zoo keeper will fire both of themCMany businesses today use conferences as a means of discussing new plans of the company. As people are paying more attention to the environment and green problems, more businesses

18、are looking for ways to reduce their negative effect on the environment. Many businesses do this by using Web conferencing.Web conferencing is a technology that allows people to communicate more effectively over the Internet. Its an easy way of hosting and attending conferences without having to lea

19、ve the office. Each of the people involved in a web conference will be posted an invitation to the conference with the time and date of the Web conference on it. When the conference is ready to begin, all participants must sit at their computers and they will be connected over the Internet.With Web

20、conferencing all participants attend conference from the comfort of their own desks. Obviously, in doing this no fuel is used in traveling to and from a conference, and less work is taken up in attending a conference. Any material to be used during Web conference is simply e-mailed to all the partic

21、ipants before the conference. Participants can then either choose to print material or read it on screen. This not only saves paper but also greatly reduces mailing costs for the business.As a conference hall or business center isnt being used, it means that the only power that is used is the power

22、that is used by the participants personal computers. Similarly, conference organizers dont have to arrange for food or overnight accommodation. All this means that less energy is used. Often in business some companies actively choose to do business with other companies that do many things to reduce

23、their negative impact on the environment. And Web conferencing helps you show other businesses that you are willing to work hard for the green cause. So Web conferencing is much cheaper and greener and more people are willing to host and attend a web conference.9. What is the passage mainly about? A

24、. Ways of protecting the environment B. Green benefits of Web conference C. Ways of hosting a Web conference D. Impacts of Web conferencing on costs10. According to paragraph 1, many companies use Web conferencing because they _. A. are interested in using any new technology B. believe that Web conf

25、erencing is more convenient C. want to do something to protect the environment D. havent enough money to hold a traditional conference11. The participants of a Web conference_. A. will be e-mail an invitation before the conference B. are required to sit in the office together C. will receive many pa

26、per materials D. must have access to the Internet12. Which of the following words best describes the authors opinion about a Web conference? A. Useless B. Environmentally friendly C. Inconvenient D. Money consumingDSome people think the government should move the big companies and factories in citie

27、s to the countryside. To what extent do you agree?Due to the increased urbanization, there appears a bunch of heated social problems. Some people have noticed that there are many big companies and factories in the city and they believe that moving those big companies and factories into countryside c

28、ould be a good way to solve many of the city problems, such as traffic issues and housing problems. However, I hold an opposite opinion to them and I will explain it as below.Cities have much more advantages than countryside. There are more cinemas, restaurants and shopping malls in cities, let alon

29、e better education and health care. Living in cities makes life more convenient and enjoyable. Thus not everyone is willing to move to countryside in spite of their companies moving. They have got cars, which transfers them easily between work and home. Therefore, the pressure of traffic will not be

30、 released due to such solution. As for the available empty places spared by the big companies, the newest small companies will take good care of them-with the realization of the benefits that running a business in cities will bring to them. In other words, situation of housing will not be improved m

31、uch.Besides, there will be more problems if big companies and factories more out. Where there are big companies and factories, there will be cities sooner or later. Consequently, countryside is to be disappearing. Whats more, industrial pollution is not an easily mended problem.In conclusion, moving

32、 big companies and factories out of cities is never a final solution. It tackles(解决)no problem but causes lots of them. Just imagine. The traffic is still terrible, and there is no more scenic countryside. We should look into other ways to solve the problems.13. What is the passage mainly talking ab

33、out? A. Moving big companies out of cities B. Getting rid of companies in the cities C. Crowding into the center of the cities D. Taking more care of the urban areas14. What do people lay the blame on for social problems? A. A number of factories and companies B. The rapid development of the cities

34、C. The sharp increase of vehicle quantity D. The serious need for more houses15. What does the author want to tell in the third paragraph? A. It is more convenient to live in cities than countryside B. More problems will appear once companies are moved out C. The public transportation will play a gr

35、eater role D. More houses will be built for the poor people第二节 （共5小题；每小题3分，满分15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。Christmas is a time for relaxing, having fun and spending time with family and friends. 16 It can be difficult to find the motivation for study when everyone around you is having

36、 so much fun. So, here are my top five tips for revising effectively over the Christmas break.Set aside a few hours a day to revise.Find the best time to revise and make sure that you stick to your timetable! For example, I find that I work best in the morning. 17 Plan something fun to do every day.

37、Even if its just going for coffee with a friend or watching a film at home, this will give you something to look forward to and motivate you to finish your revision.Explain to your family why your revision is important. 18 So, make efforts to tell them why your exams are important. Perhaps you can a

38、gree to do something nice with them when your exams are over. 19 It is important to take some time to relax. When you do get back to revising, youll probably find it easier to concentrate. Pick the most important days for you and your family to concentrate on celebrating Christmas!Remember that it w

39、ont last forever.You might have to spend your Christmas revising this year, and perhaps for a few more years, but soon enough youll be free of exams forever. 20 Have a great Christmas and make sure you find a balance between studying and celebrating. Good luck in your exams! A. Spare your time for y

40、our family.B. Make sure that you take a few days off!C. So I get up fairly early and do a few hours of revision.D. Sometimes it can be difficult for family to understand you.E. However, for many of us, it is also time to prepare for January exams.F. Otherwise, you may probably fall into trouble with

41、 your friends and family.G. And after spending time revising, your future Christmases will seem even better!第二部分：语言知识运用（共两节，满分55分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40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。When I was in the third grade, Mothers day came around much too quickly; I found myse

42、lf empty-handed with nothing to give my mom on her special day. So I was 21 when an announcement over the loudspeaker said that one of the older grades would be 22 pins(胸针)that said “Number-One Mom”. It may not sound like much, but to an 8-year-old its 23 .So each day I 24 myself that the following

43、day I would bring the money to buy the pin, but I always forgot. And I was 25 when the principal(校长)and a few of the older kids selling pins came into my 26 and announced that it was the last day to buy them.I always 27 my principal. She could be sweet, but sometimes she could be 28 . If you break 2

44、9 , she was quick to set you straight, so I remained as disciplined as a 30 before her.On this day, however, my principal was in a good 31 . And she must have heard me tell my classmates Id _32 my money again. I wasnt crying, but she knew I really wanted to buy a 33 .After she left, I got called to

45、her office. Id never been there. So I was terrified. When I arrived 34 , she told me to come to her desk, and she pulled out the pin Id had my eye 35 for days.“The kids gave me this to give to my 36 ,” she began. “But my mom passed away, so I want you to 37 it.”Taking the pin, I looked at it in my t

46、his hands. I didnt know what to say. I probably 38 her and walked back to class, and proudly presented this 39 gift to my mother.I dont know if my mom still has the pin, and I dont know 40 the principal remembers giving it to me. but I will never forget that act of kindness from someone Id never exp

47、ected it from.21. A. anxious B. glad C. patient D. curious22. A. showing B. collecting C. making D. selling23. A. perfect B. small C. solid D. safe24. A. enjoyed B. warned C. told D. asked25. A. surprised B. disappointed C. puzzled D. excited26. A. direction B. school C. office D. classroom27. A. fe

48、ared B. loved C. hated D. ignored28. A. careful B. kind C. strict D. considerate29. A. glasses B. rules C. promises D. mistakes30. A. nurse B. teacher C. lawyer D. solider31. A. mood B. shape C. manner D. style32. A. lost B. saved C. forgotten D. dropped33. A. book B. pin C. toy D. bike34. A. shakin

49、g B. smiling C. singing D. thinking35. A. to B. with C. in D. on36. A. husband B. mother C. daughter D. friend37. A. store B. wear C. have D. win38. A. paid B. respected C. kissed D. thanked39. A. free B. expensive C. big D. rare40. A. if B. how C. why D. that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

50、内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Life is filled with regrets(遗憾). Anyone around you will have no difficulty 41 (tell)his regrets. As we get older, we look back and wish that we 42 (make)better choices. 43 can we do to avoid future regrets?Make better plans. The 44 (early), the better. You will know that comes fi

51、rst and what comes last. Youll also know what you should do and what you shouldnt do. If changed happen, you can have more time to deal with them.Live a more active life. More outdoor 45 (active) can keep you relaxed and active. You also need to be kind. “Thank you” can bring a smile to someones fac

52、e. Learn to say “sorry” and dont be angry 46 others.Find the right friend. When you get into trouble, ask 47 (other) for help. That little help may get you good results.Its 48 (general) believed that everybody fails, even the greatest person failed. So we must consider failure as 49 chance to learn

53、and improve ourselves.Life is good. We dont have to live in our past, but we do hope that we can plan better, live better, 50 work better when we have the chance to do so.第三部分 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

54、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。 When I was young, I didnt get along well with my classmates, that made me lonely. Therefore, Lucy was an exception, who was outgoing and enthusiastic. Without doubt all of them liked her very

55、much. One day, I was about to search my math book while I found it was gone. I was very worry. At last, it was under the help of Lucy that my math book was found. As the time went by, a deep friendship was formed between us. Lucy always encourages me to practice oral English, which she thought was v

56、ital for me. I learned from her that whatever difficulty we have in our study or life, we should never giving up.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，（大学故宫讲座；浏览故宫、长城等名胜古迹；所需费用等）注意：1. 词数100左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Marry,_ Yours sincerely,Li Hua山西省芮

57、城中学2016-2017学年高二下学期期末考试英语答案2017.6阅读理解A篇CBCAB篇ACBCC篇BCDBD篇ABB七选五ECDBG完型填空BDACBDACBDACBADBCDAA语法填空telling; had made; What; earlier; activities;with; others; generally; a; and改错When I was young, I didnt get along well with my classmates, that made me lonely. Therefore, Lucy was an which Howeverexceptio

58、n, who was outgoing and enthusiastic. Without doubt all of them liked her very much. usOne day, I was about to search my math book while I found it was gone. I was very worry. At last, it was for when worriedunder the help of Lucy that my math book was found. As the time went by, a deep friendship w

59、as formed between us. with Lucy always encourages me to practice oral English, which she thought was vital for me. I learned from her that encouragedwhatever difficulty we have in our study or life, we should never giving up. give作文Dear Mary, Heres a good opportunity for you to learn about the Chine

60、se culture 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 be professors from famous universities in China. Students of different cultures can have a face-to-face talk with each other. Besid

61、es, trips to 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. Yours sincerely, Li Hua