新疆生产建设兵团第二中学2017_2018学年高二英语下学期期中试题.doc

1、新疆生产建设兵团第二中学2017-2018学年高二英语下学期期中试题第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，40 分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2 分，共30分）从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，将正确的选项涂在答题卡上。A How do I book a place on Airbnb?When you book a place on Airbnb, you are making arrangements to stay inSomeones home. Each host has their own style of hospitality, starting with how T

2、hey like to get to know their guests. Some hosts want to approve reservations, while others are comfortable letting you book their place instantly without waiting for approval.1.Complete Your Personal DetailsIn either case, its important to know that Airbnb is a community that relies on trust. Compl

3、ete your personal details before you request a reservation with a host, so they can know a little bit about you when they confirm. Your personal details should include photos and verifications (证明），especially because some hosts require guests to have a profile photo and verified ID in order to book.

4、2.Find the Right PlaceWith over 800,000 unique listings around the world，youll want to make sure the place you choose has everything you need for a comfortable and memorable trip. When searching for a place, make sure to include your dates and number of guests to get the most accurate pricing. Read

5、reviews, descriptions, house rules, and facilities for each place to see if its the right fit for your trip. You can always contact the host if you have any questions about their home.3.Book It!Youve found the perfect place，and now its time to make it official. This is where the hosts preferred way

6、of booking will determine how you5ll confirm your reservation. Instant BookFor hosts who dont want to approve each reservation，youll see a button on their listing that says Instant Book. Like the name suggests，you can confirm a reservation at these places right away. Request to BookMany hosts prefer

7、 to approve reservations before theyre final. In this case，youll see a button on their listing that says Request to Book. To submit a reservation request, youll need to enter your -payment details.Hosts have 24 hours to accept your request, and your reservation is automatically confirmed once they d

8、o. Pre-approvals and Special OffersIf you decide to contact the host to ask questions before attempting to book, the host may respond to your message by inviting you to make a reservation with either a Pre-approval or a Special Offer. A Pre-approval is an invitation to finish booking for the dates a

9、nd number of guests you noted in your message. A Special Offer gives the host the opportunity to provide special pricing, dates, and other reservation details before you book.1.When filling in your personal information, you need to. A. request a reservation with a host B. ask for approval from the h

10、ost C. provide your proof of identity D. trust the community where you live2. If you click the Request to Book button, you can. A. get some special discounts B. know the result within a day C. get the approval immediately D. receive a Pre-approval message3.Where is the passage most probably from? A.

11、 A news report. B. A shopping guide. C. A travel magazine. D. A research paper.B The Republic of Vanuatu is an island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean. It was one of the poorest nations in the region. Within the last five years, however, it has become a hot spot for adventure travelers. In

12、2006 it was voted the happiest place on Earth. The reason is not that Vanuatu are the richest but that Vanuatu has white-sand islands, clear waters, the worlds most accessible live volcano, great diving and food that grows faster than it can be picked. With a population of about 221,000, Vanuatu has

13、 113 languages, which is a result of 3,000 years of immigration from many Pacific countries. There are three official languages: English, French, and Bislama. Bislama developed from South Pacific English, a simplified language that traders and other foreigners used it to communicate with speakers of

14、 the many local languages. Most of the islands are mountainous and of volcanic origin. There are several active volcanoes in Vanuatu, including Yasur on the island of Tanna, one of the worlds most accessible volcanoes. If youve ever fancied getting close to a volcano, heres your chance. Vanuatu Post

15、s Underwater Post Office has quickly become one of the busiest post offices for postcards in the world! Visitors from around the world want to experience the worlds first under- water post office. The Post Office is only 50 meters offshore and at just three meters below the surface, very appealing t

16、o the young and young at heart. Since opening in 2003, the underwater post office has received about 100,000 visitors. They have posted one of the waterproof（防水的）postcards available in Vanuatu; these cards are collected regularly by one of Vanuatu Posts four trained divers. The underwater branch is

17、manned daily for usually about an hour, longer with demand.4. Vanuatu was voted the happiest place on Earth because . A. its the poorest nation in the region B. its Vanuatu that is the richest C. its a favorite place for adventurers D. its blessed with abundant nature5. Which of the following is tru

18、e about Vanuatu? A. Bislama developed from local Pacific French. B. Yasur is one of the live volcanoes in Vanuatu. C. Vanuatu has more than 113 official languages. D. Underwater Post Office has opened for 5 years.6. Which of the following would be the most proper title for the text? A. Working at th

19、e underwater branch. B. Great diving in amazing Vanuatu. C. A hot spot for adventure travelers. D. The busiest post office on Earth.7. What is most likely to be discussed in the paragraph that follows? A. Various languages. B. Underwater diving. C. Food in Vanuatu. D. History of Vanuatu.CThe Lifecyc

20、le of a T-shirt We all probably have a lot of T-shirts, but do you ever stop and think about the influence of a T-shirt on the planet? Youd probably be surprised to learn whats involved in the lifecycle of just one T-shirt. There are 5 major stages: material, production, shipping, use and disposal.

21、The material stage involves farming, irrigating, fertilizing, harvesting and ginning. While cotton is a natural fiber (纤维）and not as harmful to the environment as manmade fibers, it still takes a toll in the material and production stages. Commercial cotton farming uses a large amount of water, and

22、the use of pesticides (杀虫剂）is widespread across the globe, especially in cotton farming. Studies have shown that farmers spend around $4.1 billion on pesticides annually, of which 25% was spent on cotton crops in the US. Once the cotton is grown and harvested, so begins the production stage: spinnin

23、g, knitting, bleaching, dyeing, cutting, sewing, etc.these processes also use a great deal of water and energy. Commercial dyes and bleaches are harmful pollutants and can eventually pollute groundwater. After the T-shirt is produced, it enters the transportation stage. This often involves overseas

24、shipping. Take a look in your closet. Chances are that most of your cotton garments (衣服）are made in China or India. Garments can be shipped via plane, ship or truck，all of which spill CO2 into the atmosphere. Calculations show that C02 emissions from light trucks alone amount to 1.15 pounds per mile

25、. Once the T-shirt reaches the retail market, it is purchased. This stage may seem like the leastenvironmentally damaging part. But consider the number of times youve washed and dried your favorite T-shirt. Washing machines are certainly becoming more efficient. However, the average American househo

26、ld does 400 loads of laundry per year, using about 40 gallons of water per load. Such excessive water use is combined with the large amount of energy used by dryers. The final stage of life is disposal. This releases harmful emissions, or involves a landfill where cotton takes years to break down. C

27、urrent US records show that an estimated 15% of clothes and shoes are recycled, which means that consumers send a shocking 85% of these materials to landfills. We all need new clothes every once in a while, but lets all try to keep in mind what goes into the production of clothing. It has a real imp

28、act on the planet. There are a lot of things you can do to help reduce your impact. Reuse and recycle clothes. If theyre too worn out to wear, cut them up and use them as cleaning rags. Donate them to charity or another organization that recycles textiles. When possible, make an effort to buy organi

29、c cotton. Turn down the thermostat on your washer, and line dry your clothes when the weather will allow it.8.The underlined phrase “takes a toll” probably means “ ” A. wastes water B. takes a lot of time C. uses energy D. has a bad effect9.We can learn from the passage that in the US_. A. pesticide

30、s in cotton farming cost over 4 billion dollars every year B. CO2 emissions of land transport amount to 1.15 pounds per mile C. about 15% of the clothes and shoes are made of materials that are recycled D. about 16, 000 gallons of water is used annually by an average family on laundry10.What can be

31、inferred from this passage? A. The production process may affect water safety. B .The clothing cost is relatively low in China and India. C. Cotton clothes are buried because they are hard to break down. D. The use stage is the least environmentally harmful of the five stages.11.What is the purpose

32、of this article? A. To encourage people to donate clothes to charity. B. To promote eco-friendly actions related to clothes. C. To persuade people to purchase more organic cotton. D. To introduce the five stages in the lifecycle of clothing. D Grey clouds move as low as smoke over the treetops at Lo

33、lo Pass. The ground is white. The day is June 10.It has been snowing for the past four days in the Bitterroot Mountains.Wayne Fairchild is getting worried about our trek over the Lolo Trail-95 miles from Lolo Montana to Weippe in Idaho, across the roughest country in the West. Lewis and Clark were n

34、early defeated 200 years ago by snowstorms on the Lolo. Today Fairchild is nervously checking the weather reports. He has agreed to take me across the toughest, middle section of the trail. When Lewis climbed on top of Lemhi Pass,140 miles south of Missoula, on Aug.12,1805,he was astonished by what

35、was in front of him; high mountain chains still to the West of us with their tops partially covered with snow.Nobody in what was then the US knew the Rocky Mountains existed, with peaks twice as high as anything in the Appalachians back East. Today their pathway through those mountains holds more at

36、traction than any other ground over which they traveled, for its raw wilderness is an evidence to the character of two cultures:the explorers who braved its hardships and the Native Americans who prize and conserve the path as a sacred (神圣的)gift. It remains today the same condition as when Lewis and

37、 Clark walked it. The Lolo is passable only from July to mid-September. Our luck is holding with the weather, although the snow keeps getting deeper. As we climb to Indian Post Office, the highest point on the trail at 7,033 ft, we have covered 13 miles in soft snow, and we hardly have enough energy

38、 to make dinner. After a meal of chicken, I sit on a rock on top of the ridge .There is no light visible in any direction, not even another campfire. For four days we do not see another human being. We are occupied with the things that mix fear with joy. In our imagination we have finally caught up

39、with Lewis and Clark.12. We learn from the text that before 1805_ . A. The Rocky Mountains were wholly covered with snow B. There were no people living in the western part of America C. No Americans knew of the existence of the Rocky Mountains D. The Appalachians were the western frontier of the Uni

40、ted States13.We learn from the text that the Lolo Pass _ . A. has changed a lot since 1805 B. is the meeting point of three cultures C. remains much the same as it was 200 years ago D. now attracts a large number of tourists to visit14.Judging from the text, Lewis and Clark were most probably _ . A.

41、 two native Indians B. explorers of the early 19th century C. merchants who did business with the Indians D. travelers whose curiosity took them over the Lolo Pass15.We can infer from the text that when crossing the Lolo Pass the author _ . A. was attempting the impossible B. was trying to set a wor

42、ld record C. was following the trail of Lewis and Clark D. was fighting with weather and taking unnecessary risks第二节（共5 小题；每小题2 分，共10 分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出正确的五个选项并填入空白处。 Radar is an electronic device that detects planes, ships, coastlines, landmarks, and even storm clouds. The name radar comes from

43、the first letters of the words radio direction and ranging. As the human eye uses light waves to see, radar “sees” with radio waves. Without radar, planes could not land safely in bad weather and ships could not move safely in thick fog. 16 In the 1800s it was discovered that radio waves could be re

44、flected from objects. But scientists did not make great advances in radar research until the 1930s, when the world was threatened by war. 17 It has been used widely in almost every conflict since then. Echoes make it possible for radar to work. When a beam of radio waves is sent out, it strikes on a

45、n object and returns an echo. This echo is picked up by radar and recorded on a screen similar to television screen. On the screen an observer sees a flash, or a blip, that shows the direction and distance of the object. 18 Airport control towers use radar to guide planes in for safe landings. Almos

46、t all large ships depend on radar to prevent collisions with icebergs or other ships. 19 Weather forecasters “see” the size, direction, and speed of storms on radar screens. Astronomers can even use radar to measure accurately the distance to the moon. Thus, the device has generated major advancemen

47、ts. 20 Huge radar antennas have been installed all over the United States. They guard us against possible enemy attacks. We have ballisticmissiles (战略导弹)warning systems that can alert us to attacks when missiles are more than 1,000 miles away. Other radar systems warn us against enemy aircraft and e

48、ven spying space satellites.A.Police track speeders in radar-equipped cars.B.These measurements are now highly accurate.C.The device can be used in a wide range of fields.D.It is therefore especially valuable to shippers and travelers.E.During World War II many countries used radar effectively.F.Tod

49、ay radar is used by commercial airliners and weather forecasters.G.Strengthening national defense is one of radars most important functions.、第二部分：完型填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分） Hello, Mr. Wi-Fi. Life without you is next to impossible. Were happy to sing your name from morning till evening, sometimes till

50、 dawn. 21I know you help me, sometimes youre making me do things with 22attention. Many times I promise myself that Ill23my feelings towards you, but youre 24me closer and closer Youve entered both my home and my 25. Youre just a window for our 26and information. But we people arent 27only with the

51、window. So we open all our 28for you. Is this a(n) 29or some kind of attachment? If this is an illness, is it curable? And if this is an attachment will you 30me to the lifelong togetherness? We want you 24/7. Cant you take a few days off so that both you and I can 31? Youre a poisonnot a slow one b

52、ut a super 32poison which holds our mind and makes us dance 33its tune. Nowadays youre so 34that anyone can buy and make you our 35. Youll never be bothered about our health but well 36be concerned about your health. Because you accompany us everywhere and never let us be alone. If you were a 37pers

53、on made of flesh and blood(血肉之躯)would we love you the same? You 38us with your numerous talents and we even cant get rid of you. Were all your 39. Sometimes I wonder how people in the previous generations 40, but if they did why cant we?21. A. Now thatB. Only ifC. ThoughD. When22. A. praisedB. incre

54、asedC. focusedD. divided23. A. keep inB. bring backC. approve of D. give up24. A. drawingB. pushingC. forcingD. observing25. A. spaceB. soulC. society D. workplace26. A. entertainmentB. argument C. expansion D. struggle27. A. strictB. satisfied C. generous D. busy28. A. thoughtsB. eyesC. exits D. do

55、ors29. A. diseaseB. inspirationC. routine D. phenomenon30.A. recommendB. instructC. commit D. adapt31. A. persistB. relaxC. progress D. balance32.A. rawB. ambiguousC. strong D. fast33. A. toB. againstC. from D. within34. A. affordableB. valuableC. conventional D. attractive35. A. additionB. expertC.

56、 companion D. instrument36.A. sometimesB. always C. never D. seldom37. A. selfishB. dishonestC. responsible D. real38. A. controlB. scoldC. comfort D. challenge39. A. friendsB. slavesC. colleagues D. employers 40. A. sufferedB. connectedC. survived D. surfed第三部分：短文填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分） What can ke

57、ep your brain young and active? Marie Pasinski, 51 doctor from Massachusetts General Hospital, says, “New experiences as well as a good snack.” The next time you feel _52_(bore) at the pool, play a board game or cards. Exercising your mind with a challenging game that requires brainpower, _53_ chess

58、 or bridge (桥牌), is more than just fun. These types of games are so interesting _54_ they can build up working memory. Traveling, especially in the places where English isnt spoken, can make you _55_(smart) and more intelligent. There is a great deal of recent research proving its benefits. _56_ the

59、 other hand, eat more nuts! Not only are nuts the perfect snack for a summer road trip, they also keep your mind sharp. Some nuts are rich in magnesium(镁), _57_ can improve learning skills and memory of mice. The research _58_(publish) in the Journal Neuron last month. Another study at New York Stat

60、e Institute also proved the point, _59_ (show) that mice who ate nuts made improvements in learning, memory, emotional regulation and movements, compared with _60_ who didnt eat nuts.第四部分：短文改错（共10处，每处1分，满分10分）下面短文中共有10处错误，错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（），并在此符号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

61、该词下面写出修改后的词I went to England last summer as a exchange student, and stayed there for three months. I used to thinking we had pretty various after-school activities. However, I was surprised to find their projects were even diverse. I made friend with the daughter of my home-stay family, which was a

62、college student. He was a member of different kinds of clubs, so I took the chance to join in some clubs, too. Can you believe I make a robot in the LEGO Club? I felt very proudly because I got first prize with my Lego robot.Time spending in England is so memorable that I will treasure it forever.第五

63、部分：单项选择（共10处，每处1.5分，满分15分）41Its thirty years since we last met. But I still remember the story, believe it or not,_we got lost on a rainy night. A. which B. that C. what D. when42 All the neighbors admire this family _ the parents are treating their child like a friend. A. why B. where C. which D. t

64、hat43. What made Alice so angry? _ in the rain for an hour. AShe was kept waiting BBeing kept to wait CBecause of waiting D. Being kept waiting44. _ of danger in the street at night, the girl had to go home, with a friend _ her. A. Warned ; followed B. Warning; followed C. Having warned; following D

65、. Having been warned; following45. It is known that tigers _ meat-eating animals _ meat. A. belonged to; fed on B. belonging to; feed on C. were belonged to; feed on D. belonging to, feeding on 46. The man got to New York in 1998,_ some time later, he became a famous computer engineer. A. when B. wh

66、ere C. that. D which 47. The following speed of a plant is influenced by a number of factors, _ are beyond our control A. most of them B. most of that C. most of which D. most of what48. He has two children, both of _ being abroad. A.them B. that C.which D. whom49.Any danger for the patient _ on by

67、Dr. Smith? Hard to say. Doctors are trying their best. A. is operated B. being operated C. operating D. having been operated50._ with depression, eating disorders and alcohol abuse for years, he now understands how important being healthy is. A. Struggling B. Having struggled C. Struggled D. Having

68、been struggled第六部分：单句填空（根据提示用适当形式填空。共10处，每处1.5分，满分15分）61. The scientist _ (donate)half of his possessions to the Chinese Academy of Space Technology since 1990. 62. These children in the mountainous area are _ (die) for knowledge.63. The company is (govern) by strict environmental regulations.64. He

69、 _ (apology) for his not being able to inform me of the change in the plan65. Current procedures of visa application r students to submit evidence of financial resources sufficient for more than two years of study in the United States.66. The Chinese language is a in idioms and proverbs.67. As far a

70、s my grandparents _ (concern), theyve never had a problem accepting me.68. One of the course _(参与者） is offered employment with the company.69. Politicians private lives have no _(relevant) to their public roles.70. The most important thing is to keep yourself _(occupy). 第七部分：作文（总分25分) 为了帮助中学生健康成长，某中

71、学英文报开辟了HEART-TO-HEART专栏。假设你是该栏目的编辑Jamie，收到一封署名为Worried的求助信。信中该同学向你诉说了自己的困扰：近日容易发脾气，使正常的学习和生活受到了影响。请用英文给该同学写一封回信。内容要点如下： 1.表示理解并给予安慰 2.提出建议并说明理由。注意：1.词数120左右； 2.信中不能出现与本人相关的信息； 3.信的开头与结尾已为你拟好，不计入总词数。参考词汇：temper n. 脾气，情绪Hi Worried, Im sorry to know that youre having such a hard time at the moment._ St

72、udent Council兵团二中2017-2018学年2019届高二第二学期第二次月考英语试卷答案 一、阅读理解 1-5 CBCDB 6-10 CCDDA 11-15 BCCBC 16-20 DEBAG 二、完型填空：21-40 CDAAD ABDAC BDAAC BDABC 三、 短文填空： 51、a 52. bored 53. like 54. that 55. smarter 56. On 57. which 58. was published 59. showing 60. those四、 短文改错I went to England last summer as a exchange

73、 student, and stayed there for three months. I anused to thinking we had pretty various after-school activities. However, I was surprised to find thinkthey had even diverse projects. I made friend with the daughter of my home-stay family, whichmore friends whowas a college student. He was a member o

74、f different kinds of clubs, so I took the chance to Shejoin in some clubs, too. Can you believe I make a robot in the Lego Club? I felt very proudly made proudbecause I got first prize with my Lego robot.Time spending in England is so memorable that I will treasure it forever. spent 五、单项选择 41-50 BBD

75、DB BCABB 六、单句填空 61、has donated 62. dying 63. governed 64. apologized 65. require 66、abundant 67. were concerned 68. participants 69. relevance 70.occupied 七。作文 D篇解析14.B 【解析】推理判断题。根据文章的描述，以及第三段the explorers who braved its hardships and the Native Americans who prize and conserve the path as a sacred的

76、提示可知，他们是探险者，故选B。15.C 【解析】推理判断题。根据最后一段的描述可知，作者他们是沿着Lewis and Clark的足迹进行探险的。完型填空【文章大意】本文介绍的是作者和其他人对Wi-Fi的依赖，没有Wi-Fi的生活几乎不可能，大家都成了Wi-Fi的奴隶。最后作者反思如果先辈们没有做到Wi-Fi也能生存，我们为什么不行？21 【解析】考查连词。Now that既然；Only if只有；Though尽管，虽然；When当时。句意：虽然我知道你帮助我，但有时你使我做事注意力分散。根据句意可知应选C。22 【解析】考查动词。praised表扬，称赞；increased增加；focus

77、ed集中； divided划分，分裂。根据句意可知应选D。23A 【解析】考查动词短语。keep in抑制；bring back带回来；approve of赞成；give up放弃。句意：很多次我向自己许诺要抑制对你的感情，但你却正把我拉得越来越近 根据句意可知应选A。24A 【解析】考查动词。drawing拉，画；pushing推；forcing强迫，迫使；observing观察。根据句意可知应选A。25 【解析】考查名词。space空间，太空；soul灵魂；society社会；workplace工作场所，车间。句意：你已经进入了我家和我的工作场所。根据句意可知应选D。26A 【解析】考查名

78、词。entertainment娱乐，款待；argument争论，expansion扩展；struggle努力，挣扎。句意：你只是我们获得娱乐和信息的窗口。根据句意可知应选A。27B 【解析】考查形容词。strict严格的；satisfied满意的；generous慷慨的；busy忙碌的。句意：但是我们这些人对仅仅这个窗口并不满意。根据句意可知应选B。28D 【解析】考查名词。thoughts想法；eyes眼睛；exits出口；doors门。句意：所以我们为你打开了所有的门。根据句意可知应选D。 29.A 【解析】考查名词。disease 疾病； inspiration 激励 灵感； routi

79、ne 常规，惯例。 phenomenon 现象。根据下文“if this is an illness, 可知此处句意为“这是一种疾病还是某种依恋？30. C 【解析】考查 32.D 【解析】考查形容词。raw生的；ambiguous含糊的，不明确的； strong强壮的，坚强的；fast快速的。句意：你是一种毒药不是一种慢性毒药而是一种超级快的毒药，它控制我们的思维，使我们跟着它的曲调跳舞。根据句意可知应选D。33.A 【解析】考查介词。to根据，跟着；against反对，违背；from从；within在内。根据句意可知应选A。dance to跟着跳舞。34.A 【解析】考查形容词。affor

80、dable买得起的；valuable有价值的；conventional传统的；attractive有吸引力的。根据下文的that anyone can buy可知此处应选买得起的，故选A。35C 【解析】考查名词。addition增加，添加；expert专家； companion伙伴，同伴；instrument器械。根据上文可知此处表示使你成为我们的伙伴，故选C。36.B 【解析】考查副词。sometimes有时；always总是，一直；never从不；seldom很少。句意：你从不为我们的健康担心，但是我们却一直关心你的健康。根据句意可知应选B。37.D 【解析】考查形容词。selfish自

81、私的；dishonest不诚实的；responsible负责的；real真实的，真正的。句意：如果你是一个血肉之躯的真正的人，我们会一样爱你吗？根据句意可知应选D。38.A 【解析】考查动词。control控制；scold责骂；comfort安慰；challenge挑战。句意：你用你数不清的才能控制我们，我们甚至无法摆脱你。根据句意可知应选A。39.B 【解析】考查名词。friends朋友；salves奴隶；colleagues同事；employers雇主。句意：我们都是你的奴隶。根据句意可知应选B。40.C 【解析】考查动词。suffered遭受；connected联系；survived存活，幸存； surfed冲浪。句意：有时我想知道先辈们是如何生存的，但是如果他们做到了，我们为什么不行？根据句意可知应选C