新疆昌吉玛纳斯县第一中学2018-2019学年高二下学期期末考试英语试卷 WORD版含答案.doc

1、英语期末考试第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分30分） A Do dogs understand us?Be careful what you say around your dog. It might understand more than you think.A border collie named Rico recognizes the names of about 200 objects, say researchers in Germany. The dog also appears to be able to learn new words as easily as a 3-ye

2、ar-old child. Its word-learning skills are as good as those of a parrot or chimpanzee(黑猩猩).In one experiment, the researchers took all 200 items that Rico is supposed to know and divided them into 20 groups of 10 objects. Then the owner told the dog to go and fetch one of the items and bring it back

3、. In four tests, Rico got 37 out of 40 commands right. As the dog couldnt see anyone to get clues, the scientists believe Rico must understand the meanings of certain words.In another experiment, the scientists took one toy that Rico had never seen before and put it in a room with seven toys whose n

4、ames the dog already knew. The owner then told Rico to fetch the object, using a word the dog had never heard before.The correct object was chosen in seven out of l0 tests, suggesting that the dog had worked out the answer by process of elimination(排除法). A month later, Rico remembered half of the ne

5、w names, which is even more impressive. Rico is thought to be smarter than the average dog. For one thing, Rico is a border collie, a breed (品种)known for its mental abilities. In addition, the 9-year-old dog has been trained to fetch toys by their names since the age of nine months. Its hard to know

6、 if all dogs understand at least some of the words we say. Even if they do, they cant talk back. Still, it wouldnt hurt to sweet-talk your dog every now and then. You might just get a big, wet kiss in return!1. From paragraph 2 we know that _ . A. animals are as clever as human beings B. dogs are sm

7、arter than parrots and chimpanzeesC. chimpanzees have very good word-learning skills D. dogs have similar learning abilities as 3-year-old children2. Both experiments show that . A. Rico is smart enough to get all commands right B. Rico can recognize different things including toys C. Rico has devel

8、oped the ability of learning mathematics D. Rico wont forget the names of objects once recognizing them3. What does the writer want to tell us? A. To train your dog. B. To talk to your dog. C. To be friendly to your dog. D. To be careful with your dog.BWhen families gather for Christmas dinner, some

9、 will stick to formal traditions dating back to grandmas generation. Their tables will be set with the good dishes and silver, and the dress code will be Sunday best. But in many other homes, this china-and-silver elegance has given way to a stoneware (粗陶) and stainless informality, with dresses ass

10、uming an equally casual-Friday look. For hosts and guests, the change means greater simplicity and comfort. For makers of fine china in Britain, it spells economic hard times. Last week Royal Doulton, the largest employer in Stoke-on-Trent, announced that it is eliminating 1,000 jobs - one-fifth of

11、its total workforce. That brings to more than 4, 000 the number of positions lost in 18 months in the pottery (陶瓷) region. Wedgwood and other pottery factories made cuts earlier. Although a strong pound and weak markets in Asia play a role in the downsizing, the layoffs in Stoke have their roots in

12、earthshaking social shifts. A spokesman for Royal Doulton admitted that the company has been somewhat slow in catching up with the trend toward casual dining. Families eat together less often, he explained, and more people eat alone, either because they are single or they eat in front of television.

13、 Even dinner parties, if they happen at all, have gone casual. In a time of long work hours and demanding family schedules, busy hosts insist, rightly, that its better to share a takeout pizza on paper plates in the family room than to wait for the perfect moment or a real dinner party.Too often, th

14、e perfect moment never comes. Iron a fine-patterned tablecloth? Forget it. Polish the silver? Who has time? Yet the loss of formality has its down side. The fine points of etiquette (礼节) that children might once have learned at the table by observation or instruction from parents and grandparents (

15、Chew with your mouth closed. Keep your elbows off the table. ) must be picked up else-where. Some companies now offer etiquette seminars for employees who may be able professionally but inexperienced socially.4. Why do people tend to follow the trend to casual dining? A. Family members need more tim

16、e to relax. B. Busy schedules leave people no time for formality. C. People prefer to live a comfortable life.D. Young people wont follow the etiquette of the older generation.5. It can be learned from the passage that Royal Doulton” is . A. a seller of stainless steel tableware B. a dealer in stone

17、ware C. a pottery chain store D. a producer of fine China6. The main cause of the layoffs in the pottery industry is .A. the increased value of the pound B. the worsening economy in AsiaC. the change in peoples way of life D. the fierce competition at home and abroad7. Formal table manners, though l

18、ess popular than before in current Social life, . A. are still a must on certain occasions B. are certain to return sooner or later C. are still being taught by parents at homeD. can help improve personal relationshipsC Do you want to improve the way you study? Do you feel nervous before a test? Man

19、y students say that a lack of concentration (注意力) is their biggest problem. It seriously affects their ability to study, so do their test results. If so, use these tips to help you.Study Techniquesl You should always study in the same place. You shouldnt sit in a position that you use for another pu

20、rpose. For example, when you sit on a sofa to study, your brain will think it is time to relax. Dont watch TV while you are studying. Experts warn that your concentration may be reduced by 50 percent if you attempt to study in this way. Always try to have a white wall in front of you, so there is no

21、thing to distract (make less concentrated) you. Before sitting down to study, gather together all the equipment you need. Apart from your textbooks, pens, pencils and knives, make sure you have a dictionary. If your study desk or table is needed when you are not studying, store all your equipment in

22、 a box beside it.l Your eyes will become tired if you try to read a text which is on a flat surface. Position your book at an angle of 30 degrees.l Be realistic and dont try to complete too much in one study period. Finish one thing before beginning another. If you need a break, get up and walk arou

23、nd for a few minutes, but try not to telephone a friend or have something to eat. Test-taking Skillsl All your hard work will be for nothing if you are too nervous to take your test. Getting plenty of rest is very important. This means do not study all night before your test! It is a better idea to

24、have a long-term study plan. Try to make a timetable for your study which lasts for a few months.l Exercise is a great way to reduce pressure. Doing some form of exercise every day will also improve your concentration. Eat healthy food too.l When you arrive in the examination room, find your seat an

25、d sit down. Breathe slowly and deeply. Check the time on the clock during the test, but not too often. Above all, take no notice of everyone else and give the test paper your undivided attention.8. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A. You should study in a different

26、place every day, so you dont get bored.B. Your concentration will improve if you study and watch TV at the same time.C. Check the time during the exam at a certain time.D. Staying up all night and studying is tiring, but you will learn a lot using this method.9. What does the underlined word “it” re

27、fer to?A. Your study desk or table.B. Your textbook.C. Your dictionary.D. The equipment you need.10. What can be inferred from the passage?A. You shouldnt look at everyone else during the test.B. You will have enough energy to deal with your study and exams by eating healthy diet.C. Youll concentrat

28、e more if there is nothing to distract you.D. If you feel tired during study, you can walk around for a few minutes.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） We are all called upon to make a speech at some point in life, but most of us dont do a very good job. _11_So, you have to give a speechand you are terrified. You

29、 get nervous, you forget what you want to say, you stumble（结结巴巴） over words, you talk too long, and you bore your audience. Later you think, “Thank Goodness, its over. Im just not good at public speaking. I hope I never have to do that again.”Cheep up! _12_. Here are some simple steps to take the pa

30、in out of speech making. Ask yourself the purpose of your speech. What is the occasion? Why are you speaking? Then, gather as many facts as you can on your subject. Spend plenty of your time doing your research. Then spend plenty of your time organizing your material so that your speech is clear and

31、 easy to follow. Use as many examples as possible, and use pictures, charts, and graphs if they help you make your points more clearly. _13_ . Dont talk down to them. Treat your audience with respect. They will appreciate your thoughtfulness.Just remember: Be prepared. Know your subject, your audien

32、ce, and the occasion. Be brief. _14_ . And be yourself. Let your personality come through so that you make person-to-person contact with your audience.If you follow these simple steps, you will see that you dont have to be afraid of public speaking. In fact, you may find the experience so enjoyable

33、that you volunteer to make more speeches! Youre not convinced yet? _15_ .A. It doesnt have to be that bad.B. Take several deep breaths before your speech.C. This article gives some advice on how to give a good speech.D. Say what you have to say and then stop.E. Dont give a try to say what you arent

34、familiar with.F. Never forget your audience.G. Give it a try and see what happens.第二部分 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1. 5分，满分30分）Youve been away from us for one year; you told us a lie which I came to know not long ago. On this special day for teachers across the country, I can _16_keep myself from telling your whi

35、te lie to those who would lend me an ear. Do you still remember the happy _17_about six years ago? We fixed our eyes upon you at your _18_.You, a beautiful young lady, _19_ us that you would live in our village. Soon after, we began to find you were part of your students and their simple honest pare

36、nts. The villagers found their children _20_more time on their books _21_ after doing their homework and housework. Yet they still _22_ that one day you might leave. You _23_a smile all the time, which reduced to some degree their_24_ of your leaving. You went all out in the _25_ of your students, h

37、elping them not only in their studies but also in their tuition(学费).You often emphasized to us the _26_ of ones life, so that must have been what you were _27_ in those five years!One cold morning when class began, you entered the room _28_ you had been crying _29_.In your class, we _30_ but looked

38、away from your eyes. You _31_for some time as if you were _32_to find this right wordyou said you would go away and would never be back to teach because your boyfriend wanted you moreOn the following morning, we _33_ you the very best and the villagers gave you their _34_The train took you away and

39、your broken _35_The other day I happened to hear my parents chatting that you had lung cancer and left the world soon after you waved goodbye.16. A. forever B. seldom C. hardly D. soon17. A. scene B. condition C. sign D. sight18. A. report B. arrival C. explanation D. speech19. A. promised B. answer

40、ed C. permitted D. agreed20. A. shared B. spent C. paid D. devoted21. A. even B. ever C. soon D. still22. A. considered B. feared C. supposed D. doubted23. A. wore B. pretended C. gained D. presented24. A. pule B. trouble C. question D. fear25. A. teaching B. middle C. course D. field26. A. way B. w

41、ealth C. value D. cost27. A. after B. for C. with D. against28. A. as if B. because C. even though D. before29. A. happily B. bitterly C. anxiously D. angrily30. A .listened B .talked C. discussed D. studied31. A. explained B. stopped C. talked D .spoke32. A. thinking B. worrying C. crying D. trying

42、33. A. hoped B expected C. wished D. brought34. A. thanks B. satisfactions C. expressions D. rewards35. A. boy B. class C. heart D. memory第二节（共10小题；每小题1. 5，满分15）The following tips _36_(help) you to get a girls phone number .You need to relax before you even approach a girl. Once youve calmed _37_ ,

43、make eye contact, smile, _38_ go up to her to show her what a great gay you are. Give her all of your attention. This doesnt mean that you should stare into her eyes. It does mean that you should make her see _39_ she says matters to you. Onec you ve moved past the introductions, its time _40_ (get)

44、 her to like you enough to want to spend time with her again. She doesnt have to think that youre _41_ man she has been waiting for all her life; all she has to think is “Hey, this guy is cool. I want to more of this.”Have her open up to you. Lean in a little _42_ (close), and encourage her to tell

45、you something about herself that she doesnt just tell anyone. Start building a strong _43_ (connect).Ask for her number at the peak of the conversation , or youll lose. Just when youve having the most fun _44_ (talk) to the girl or when youre laughing the hardest is _45_ (exact) when you should ask.

46、 第三部分 改错（10分）Today is the happy day in this holiday. Although I was very tired, but I found myself in these busy days. I am afraid of taken a bus usually, the awful smell of the bus drive I mad, make me feel carsick. But today I did feel carsick. I can defeat carsickness finally. At night I went out

47、 with an old friend who I ever like him, but all of us were busy in the examination at the high school that we hadnt been together. I was such surprised as I received his calling. At first, I thought we would never meet before we graduated. Thank him gave me a happy day! 第二节： 书面表达（15分）假设你是某校中学生李华，你的

48、英国好友Lucas 想在中国的春节期间来你的家乡感受中国文化.请你给他写封信，为他介绍一个你家乡的参观景点和至少两个有春节特点的活动项目，并适当说明理由.注意：1. 允许适当发挥，以便表达更加流畅。2. 字数100词左右。Dear Lucas, I am so excited to know_ 高二（下）期末考试答案 一 阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）1-15 CBC BDCA CAB CADFG二 完型填空 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1 C 2.A3.B4.A5.B6.A7.B8.A9.D10A11C12A13.A14.B15.A16.B17D18.C19A20.C三 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）1 will help 2 down 3 and 4 what 5 to get6 the 7 closer 8 connection 9 talking 10 exactly四 短文改错(共10分)1. happy改为happiest 2. 去掉but 3. taken改为taking 4. I改为me 5. did改为didnt或did后加not 6. like改为liked 7. all改为both 8. in改为with 9. as改为that 10. before改为after 五 写作（15分）略