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

1、兵团二中高二第二学期期末考试英语试题卷I. 阅读理解（每题2分，共30分）A Crying is the sign of the rawest of human emotions. We cry when we cant hold inside what we feel any more. We cry when were at our best, and when were at our worst. By we, I mean all of us. Men included.But we never see other men cry. In no western culture has

2、it ever been acceptable for men to shed (流泪) more than a single tear, and even then its reserved for grand victories, defeats and deaths. Dutch research suggests that women cry between three and five times more than men. Generally men and women cry over the same things deaths, breakups and homesickn

3、ess, primarily, but researchers believe that men cry more often than women when it comes to positive events.I want to admit Im a bit of a cryer. However, having never really experienced deaths in my life, a few weeks ago I experienced what it means to really, truly, pour my heart out in tears.See, m

4、y dog and 24/7 companion was killed by a car right outside my house. Being a witness to this painful event left me in shock for a good hour, but then the floodgates opened. Over the next 48 hours, I might have cried 20 times. Once or twice I crouched (蹲) on the floor with my head in my hands and tea

5、rs were the only outlet.It is suggested in the book Adult Crying：A Biopsychosocial Approach that theres certain pleasure in crying. It helps ease stress when there is no other way to express ourselves.In those days after my dogs death, I remember thinking, “Ive got to stop this crying”. It felt unma

6、nly. It felt like a sign of weakness. Ive since realised that tears are for everybody; theyre not genderspecific. They show we have sympathy, allow us to get rid of stress and just feel.1What does the first paragraph mainly talk about?A. Crying is an emotion showing sadness. BCrying is an emotion be

7、yond control.C Crying is a raw human emotion. DCrying is an emotion showing happiness.2Whats the difference between men and women in crying according to Dutch research?AMen are more likely to have tears of joy.BThey cry at different times of life.CWomen cry more often over deaths.DThey cry over diff

8、erent matters.3What did the author think of his crying over his dogs death?AA sign of strength. BA way of reducing emotional stress.CBehavior of being womanish. DA sign of weakness.4Whats the best title for the text? AMen, never cry like women BCrying solves psychological problemsC Men, its OK to cr

9、y sometimes DCrying explains differences between men and womenBLucy, whose skeleton(骨骼) was discovered in Ethiopia in 1974,died shortly after she fell out of a tree, according to a new study published Monday in the British journal Nature.For their research, Kappelman and Dr. Richard Ketcham used a C

10、T scanner to create more than 35,000 “slices” of Lucys skeleton. Scientists named her Lucy from the Beatles song “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds”, which was played at the camp the night of her discovery.The following analysis of the slices showed sharp, clean breaks seen at the end of Lucys right hum

11、erus (肱骨) are similar to bone breaks seen in victims of falls.The researchers concluded that these and other breaks in her skeleton show that Lucy, who is believed to have stood about 3 feet 6 inches and weighed about 60 pounds, fell feet first and used her arms to support herself but the injury was

12、 too severe to have been survivable.The researchers estimate that Lucy was going about 35 miles an hour when she hit the ground after falling from a height of roughly 40 feet, according to the statement.That sounds plausible. But other scientists are doubtful. “There are countless explanations for b

13、one breaks,”Dr. Donald C. Johanson , director of the Institute of Human Origins and one of the scientists who discovered Lucy, said, “The suggestion that she fell out of a tree is largely a just-so story and therefore unprovable.”Johanson said it was more likely that Lucys breaks occurred long after

14、 she died, saying that elephant bones appear to have the same kind of breaks. Its unlikely they fell out of a tree.But the new research focused on a small number of breaks that are consistent with high-energy bone-to-bone influences and which differ from the sorts of breaks commonly seen in other co

15、llected bones. Kappelman responded in an email, “These appear to have occurred at or near the time of death.”5.What can we know about Lucy from Kappelman and Dr. Richard Ketchams research?A. She made an effort to save herself. B. She had more than 35,000 slices.C. She couldnt use her arms properly.

16、D. She got her name from a band.6.What does the underlined word “plausible” in Paragraph 6 probably mean?A. Surprising. B. Creative. C. Reasonable. D. Unbelievable.7.Which of the following would Johanson probably agree?A. Elephants are unlikely to die from falling.B. Other reasons for the breaks sho

17、uld be considered.C. Lucy got breaks at or near the time of death.D. Lucys bone breaks differ from other bone breaks.8.What conclusion can we draw from the passage?A. Lucy didnt die from falling out of a tree.B. The newly published study was meaningless.C. Scientists will find another way to solve t

18、he problem.D. The argument on how Lucy died will continue.CBring any group of business owners or managers together, ask them the best way to promote their organizations, and youll get different answers. That comes as no surprise. When it comes to promoting a business, trying to find the single choic

19、e is rarely wise. Youll see business owners and managers try radio advertising. When that doesnt produce the results they want, theyll change to sending direct mail. When that doesnt create a jump in sales, theyll buy TV commercials. When that falls short of their expectations, theyll try a new onli

20、ne strategy.and it goes on and on.For most companies, the best approach is a mix of different channels, organized in ways that allow each to build upon the others. The channel that will work best in a given situation depends on a lot of factors, including the company itself, its audience, the messag

21、e being conveyed, the environment, and many more.Just that radio worked well for a companys last effort doesnt mean that TV advertising wouldnt be a better choice this time. Or maybe the right channel is direct mail. Theres no simple answer，because there are so many variables. If your audience is br

22、oad, then maybe radio or newspaper advertising is the right choice. If youre targeting a carefully defined group, such as former customers, direct mail or email will probably perform better.There are two important lessons here. The first is not to concentrate on trying to find a single channel that

23、will serve all of the companys needs, because it just doesnt exist. The second lesson is that before you spend the first dollar to promote your business, you need to do more than a little learning. Youll really need to understand your customers, your marketplace, your competitors, and the environmen

24、ts in which you do business. And you need a good understanding of what makes one marketing channel right for one situation, but not another.9According to Paragraph 1, there are no_Aallpurpose ads Bunsuccessful ads Ccheap ads Dperfect ads10. What is the best way to promote a business?AUsing a channel

25、 that serves all of your budget.BAdvertising on a channel available to consumers.CCreating an ad that appeals to all your customers.D Putting ads on various channels at the same time.11When it comes to choosing an ad for a business, we should_Astay away from TV advertising Badvertise on the radio or

26、 on the newspaperC choose it based on the specific situation Dchoose it according to your customers budget12Before deciding on a marketing channel, you need to_Aask for your customers advice Bmake research on all related factors Crealize the problems with your business Dcompare different advertising

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33、obber cover.CIt can ensure your safety when you work out.D It is used to hold your phone and cards. II七选五(每题2分，共10分)Of all the things that can be stolen from you your possessions, your youth, your health, your words, your rights what no one can ever take from you is. How you feel about yourself.It t

34、akes a long time to learn how to NOT judge yourself through someone elses eyes. _16_Your attitude towards life.The last of your freedoms is to choose your attitude in any given circumstance. Choose to be happy and positive. It is not always easy to find happiness in ourselves, but it is always impos

35、sible to find it elsewhere. _17_18_The measure of your life will not be in what you accumulate, but in what you give away. And 99 percent of the time you get what you put in, so give freely. If you want to be happy, make those around you happy.Your knowledge and life experiences.Character and wisdom

36、 are formed over time. _19_ Your best stories will come from overcoming your greatest struggles. So keep standing, keep learning, and keep living.Your choice to move on enthusiastically._20_ Dont let someone or something that didnt make it in your life continue to hurt you. Learn the lesson, forget

37、the pain, and move on.A So smile all the way and walk away from negative people.BHolding your uniqueness in high regard is necessary to success.CThey come with loss, lessons, and successes.DDont let past relationships and old mistakes ruin your future.EYour attitude towards yourself.F But once you d

38、o, the world is yours for the taking.G Your ability to spread love and kindness.III完形填空(每题1.5分，共30分)I remember the first day when I saw Sally playing basketball. I watched in wonder as she struggled her way through the crowd of boys on the playground. She seemed so _21_， but she managed to shoot jum

39、p shots just over their heads and into the net. The boys always tried to stop her _22_ nobody could.I began to notice Sally at other times, basketball in hand, playing _23_. She practiced dribbling (运球) and _24_ over and over.One day I asked Sally why she _25_ so much. Without a moment of hesitation

40、 she said, “I want to go to college. The only way I can go is to get a _26_. Im going to play college basketball and I want to be the best one. I believe that if I am _27_ enough, I will get one. My father has told me that if the dream is big enough, the facts dont _28_.”I _29_ her through those jun

41、ior high years and into high school. Every week, she led her team to _30_. One day in her senior year, I saw her sitting on the grass, her head _31_ in her arms. Slowly and quietly, I _32_ and sat down beside her. “Whats wrong？”I asked. “Oh，nothing，” came a soft reply, “I am just too short.” The _33

42、_ told her that at 165 cm she would probably never play for a top team still less she would be _34_ a scholarship so she should stop dreaming about college.I felt she was extremely _35_. I asked her if she had talked to her dad about it yet. She told me that her father said those coaches were _36_.

43、They didnt understand the _37_ of a dream.The next year, Sally was seen by a college basketball coach after a big game. She was _38_ offered a scholarship and _39_ to the college team. She was going to get the college education that she had _40_ and worked toward for all those years.Its true：if the

44、dream is big enough, the facts dont count.1A. silent Bhuge Cstrong D small 2A. so Band C but Dfor3A. still B alone Cwell Dagain4A. shooting Bpassing C running Dstruggling5A. studied Bpracticed Cexpected Dimproved6A. scholarship Bprize C .title Dreward7A. brave B good Ccareful Dactive8A. lack B count

45、 Cappear Dtalk 9A. encouraged Brespected Chelped D watched 10A. responsibility Bconfidence Cvictory Dprofession11A buried B.dropped Ccovered Dsunk12A. walked off Bwalked out Cwalked around Dwalked up13A. teacher B coach Ccaptain Dleader14A. suggested Bsent Coffered Dpromised15A. disappointed Bexcite

46、d Cworried Dsurprised16A. great Bcruel Cstrict Dwrong17A. pressure Bvalue Ccause Dpower18A. exactly Breally Cnaturally Dnormally19A. taken Bintroduced C. admitted Dappointed20A. dreamed of Bpicked up Cbenefited from Dcarried out IV单句词汇语法填空（每题1.5分，共30分）41.I _(work) in Nanjing for many years, but Ive

47、never regretted my final decision to move back to Urumqi.42.Jack _(conduct) an experiment in the lab when the power cut occurred.43.We _(study)English for six years, and well spend three more years on it in college.44. He will have learned business management for eight years by the time he_(graduate

48、) from the University of Maryland.45. Due to the hard training they _ (do) before, their performances were very impressive.46. Jane cant attend the meeting at 3 oclock this afternoon because she _(teach) a class at that time.47. It is the third time that Miss Hu _(tell) me to pay attention to my han

49、dwriting.48. The traffic accident wouldnt have happened yesterday, but the driver _(be) really careless49. He is very busy. I dont know if he _ (come)or not tomorrow.50. The bridge, which _(date) from 1688, needs repairing.51.They use special chemicals to _(促进)the growth of crops.52.Its impossible t

50、o predict the weather with great _( accurate).53.An offer of a reward has caused many students in our school _(participate) actively in the competition.54.Its _(非同寻常的) that he should make exactly the same mistake again.55.He didnt _(犹豫) to ask her to sit beside him.56.If she marries a foreigner, wil

51、l her _(身份)as a British citizen be affected?57.The ads were simple, but extraordinarily _(effect).58.A local newspaper _(评论) that crimes were on the decrease.59.He is working on a screen _(adapt)of his latest novel.60.It is widely accepted that the physical test was difficult, but _Jack managed to p

52、ass it. V.短文填空（每空1.5分，共15分）According to a recent survey, violence 61. _exist in schools. Students show their fear; parents and teachers also express their great concern about it. Experts hope 62 _ whole society pays more attention to the mental health of adolescents.Nowadays, school violence is a ho

53、t issue. I think this is a phenomenon, which 63_ (call) for our great concern. We should make every effort 64_ (prevent) school violence happening, for more and more students would drop out if their personal 65_ (safe) could not be guaranteed. In fact, violence can be learned. 66_ (actual), children

54、 learn violent behavior from adults or from 67_ they see on television or on the Internet.If I meet with school violence, I will not answer violence with violence, for it will result in a bit 68_ (much) fighting. I will tell my teachers or parents about it. I think they will help me deal with it wel

55、l and protect me 69_ bad guys.All in all, we students should behave 70 _ (we) and keep away from violence.VI短文改错(每题1分，共10分)Dear Lisa，Im glad to receive your letter asked about the present holiday life of Chinese students. Learning together with entertainment still take up most of our time. Besides,

56、we often help our parents with the housework or farm work, that makes us realize how hard we work every day and develop a great love for work. Meanwhile, we take active part in social activities, such as voluntary work. We went out to the streets to collect rubbishes or to the hospitals to cheer up

57、the sick children. We try our best to help those who are in need or make our hometown a lot of more beautiful. We find greatly pleasure in these activities.Yours，Li MingVII.书面表达(满分25分)假如你是李明，在过去的一周你在英国参加中学英语文化交流活动。期间一直住在你的好友Peter家，现在已经回国。请你根据以下要点写一封感谢信。1 表达感谢之情2 回忆各种收获3 发出邀请Dear Peter,_ _ _ _ _ your

58、 sincerely Li Ming答案阅读答案 A. CABC B. ACBD C. ADCB D. ABD 七选五 FAGCD完型答案 DCBAC ABBDC ADBCA DDBCA单句 41.worked 42.was conducting 43.have studied 44.graduates 45.had done 46. will be teaching 47. has told 48.was 49.will come 50.dates语填61. does 62. the 63. calls 64. to prevent 65. safety 66. Actually 67. w

59、hat 68. more 69. from 70. ourselves 改错：第一句：askedasking第二句：taketakes第三句：thatwhich; 第二个wethey第四句：take后加an第五句：wentgo; rubbishesrubbish第六句：orand; 去掉of第七句：greatlygreatpossible Version Dear Peter, I am happily writing to extend my sincere gratitude for your generous and considerate hospitality during my s

60、tay in your city. If it had not been for your assistance and guidance, I would have been helpless and discouraging. When I was in a new environment that extremely differed from my hometown, It was you that made me blend into the country and embrace all the things that I had never known before. You r

61、evealed a fantastic English culture in front of me. Essentially, My oral English has made giant progress so that I can get a better hang of the long history of splendid culture in Britain. Meanwhile, the picturesque scene and colorful national customs both present a visual feast for me. Everything you did really added to my convenience and pleasure of the whole trip. I am more than pleased to give my invitation to you to come to China. Looking forward to your coming. Yours, Li Ming