河南省漯河市2016-2017学年高二下学期期末考试（6月）英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、漯河髙中20162017学年（下）高二年级期末考试英语试题第一部分：听力供两节，满分30分）第一节供5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项 1. How will the mans aunt come to his home?A.By bike, B. By train. C. By car2.What does the woman mean?A. The man does have time to exercise.B.The man usually works too hard.C.The man should have a rest.3.What are t

2、he speakers talking about?A. The mans family B. The mans hobby. C. The mans study.4.Why is the man sad?A.He has lost his job.B.He quarreled with his colleagues.C.He saved little money this month.5.How often does the woman go to English Comer?A. Every day. B. Twice a week. C. Once a week 第二节(共15小题;每小

3、题1.5分，满分22.5分）请听下面5段对话或独白，选出最佳选项，请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6.How does the woman describe Toni Morrison?A.She is a writer with amazing imagination.B.She is a hard-working writer.C.She is a world-famous director.7.When was the novel Beloved made into a film?A.In 1988 B. In 1993. C. In 1998.请听第7段材料，回答第8、9 题8.Wha

4、t does the woman think of her present job?A.Boring. B. Hard. C. Unimportant.9.What does the man advise the woman to do?A.Go to work by bus.B.Talk with her manager.C.Have a holiday.请听第8段材料，回答第10至12题.10. What has had the greatest influence on the man？A. Middle school life. B. College life. C. Working

5、experience. 11. What is the man like now?A.Confident and outgoing.B.Confident but selfish.C.Shy and selfish.12.What is the mans grandfather most probably?A.A doctorB. A teacher.C. A businessman.请听第9段材料，回答第13至16题 13. What did the woman like most when she was a kid?A. Football.B. Volleyball.C. Tennis.

6、14.How old is the woman now?A. 34.B. 36C. 38.15.Where does the woman work now?A. In a school library. B. In a restaurant. C. In a bank.16.Why does the woman want to be a volunteer?A.To find a balance between her two jobs.B.To give back to her community.C.To spend her spare time.请听第10段材料，回答第17至20题.17

7、.Where did the speaker move when she was twelve?A.To London.B. To Oxford.C. To Bath.18.What happened to the speaker on the day of her college interview?A.She got up late and took the wrong tram.B.She got up early but missed the train.C.She set out late and missed the train.19.Whom did the speaker me

8、et on the train?A. Her college teacher.B. One of her friends.C. A comedy program producer.20.What can we learn from the talk?A.The speaker was the only African girl in her class.B.The speakers parents worked at the same college.C.The speaker is working for a TV comedy program now.第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）

9、第一节（共15小题：每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，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ASchool ActivitiesOur school activities are suitable for all ages and levels including primary secondary and A一Level. We offer workshops. hands-on activities and a teacher support service to help you get the most out of your visit. A

10、ll school services arc free，but must be booked in advance.Darwin CentreFind out who you really are and where you come from in our interactive films about evolution, described by Sir David Attenborough.Hands-on ActivitiesGet up close and personal with Museum in these hands-on activities, where you ca

11、n handle real specimen5(标本)from our collections. Hundreds of real, natural history specimens for students to touch and explore are in our hands-on science centre.Self-led ActivitiesPupils can engage(参与）with specimens through role-play in a self-guided explorer challenge through the Museum.The Great

12、Debate School ProgramStudents are introduced to the history of the debate during a lively tour. They are then divided into groups and use exhibits to prepare presentations representing the views of the debated key characters.BookingAll school activities must be booked in advance by calling the schoo

13、ls booking line: 4420 7942 6666.21. If you want to join in the school activities, you .A. should be an A-Level studentB. have to pay for the servicesC. need to visit the school webD. must book in advance22. If youre interested in human evolution, youd better choose .A.The Great Debate School Program

14、 B. Darwin CentreC.Hands-on ActivitiesD. Self-led Activities23.Which of the following programs is the most suitable for team work?A.Darwin Centre.B. The Great Debate School Program.C.Self-led Activities.D. Hands-on Activities,BThe sharing economy has grown in recent years to include everything from

15、apartment sharing to car sharing to community tool sharing. Since 2009. a new form of sharing economy has been emerging in neighborhoods throughout the US and around the world-Little Free Library . The libraries are boxes placed in neighborhoods from which residents can withdraw and deposit books. L

16、ittle Free Libraries come in all shapes and sizes. Some libraries also have themes * focusing on books for children, adults* or tour guides.In 2009, Tod Bol built the first Little Free Library as a gift to his mother,who was a devoted reader. When he saw the people of his community gathering around

17、it* exchanging conversations as well as books* he knew he wanted to take his simple idea further. “I think Little Free Libraries open the door to conversations we want to have with each other , ”Bol said.Since them his idea has become a movement, spreading from state to state and country to country.

18、 According to Little Free Library, org, there are now 18,000 of the little structures around the world, located in each of the 50 US states and 70 countries in Europe Africa and Asia.The Internet has helped to spread Little Free Libraries But an Atlantic article says the little structures serve as a

19、 cure for a world of e-reader downloads. The little wooden boxes are refreshingly physical and human For many people，the sense of discovery is Little Free Librariesmain appeal. “A girl walking home from school might pick up a graphic novel that gels her excited about reading； a man on his way to the

20、 bus stop might find a volume of poetry that changes his outlook on life ”says the Atlantic article. “Every book is a potential source of inspiration. ”24.How do Little Free Libraries get their books?A. Citizens shared them.B. Tod Bol donated them.C.The US government provided them. D. Communities bo

21、ught them.25.Why did Tod Bol want to build more Little Free Libraries?A.He was inspired by the sharing economy.B.He wanted to promote his idea worldwide.C.He intended to offer neighbors more chances to talk.D.He wanted to give them as a gift to please his mother.26.What does the author of the Atlant

22、ic article believe?A.The Internet has helped to spread Little Free Libraries.B.Little Free Libraries are physical and human.C.E-reader downloads are undoubtedly beneficial.D.Little Free Libraries are more popular than e-reader downloads.26.Little Free Libraries attract readers most in that .A.they c

23、onnect strangers togetherB.they are located all over the worldC.they are in various shapes and sizesD.they may give readers a sense of discoveryCIf you had a strange sound in your ear,what would you do? One man in Wales who thought he had a fly in his ear called 999 the emergency services number in

24、Britain. And so did a. woman who was worried about her green potatoes. Could she make chips with them? Were they poisonous? She didnt hesitate about calling the local ambulance service to ask. According to a recent report，more th3ii 3 11 000 non-urgent calls were made to the Welsh Ambulance Service

25、in the last year.Inappropriate calls are a headache for health professionals everywhere. In the US，trick calls to 911 happen on a daily basis. Many callers use apps which hide their identity. But those who try to be funny shouldnt be surprised if the police have the last laugh. One man from Colorado

26、 was arrested for making more than 1,200 trick calls,according to a report on the US television station KOAATV.People who take these calls are trained to stay calm and keep a straight face，no matter how strange the call sounds, “Theres no way for us to know whether the call is real，accidental or a t

27、rick call, ”said a public safety worker interviewed by the American TV channel.The Head of Clinical Services at the Welsh Ambulance Service，Richard Lee , has a warning for trick callers. He says, “When people misuse the service, it means our precious time is being taken away from someone who really

28、does need our help . ”Indeed, these hotlines are supposed to help the seriously ill or those with a life-threatening injury . You never know,one day，the person who needs assistance could be you or someone in your family.28.How does the author introduce the topic of the text?A. By giving examples.B.

29、By telling a story.C. By listing figures.D. By making a comparison.29.According to the text, trick calls are usually .A. meant to be helpfulB. dealt with in timeC. made to play jokesD. thought highly of30.What does the underlined phrase “have the last laugh” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Win at la

30、st.B. Never find them.C. Laugh at them.D. Know nothing.31. What docs the author intend to stress in the text?A. Operators ought to be trained to answer trick callsB. Trick callers should be punished by law.C. Trick calls may cause serious results.D. Trick calls are usually easy to identify.DGrown-up

31、s are often surprised by how well they remember something they learned as children but have never practiced ever since. A man who has not had a chance to go swimming for years can still swim as well as ever when he gets back in the water. He can get on a bicycle after many years and still ride away.

32、 He can play catch and hit a ball as well as his son. A mother who has not thought about the words for years can teach her daughter the poem that begins “Twinkle，twinkle, little star” or remember the story of Cinderella or Goldilocks and the Three Bears.One explanation is the law of overlearning, wh

33、ich can be stated as follows： Once we have learned something, additional learning trials increase the length of time we will remember it.In childhood we usually continue to practice such skills as swimming, bicycle riding, and playing baseball long after we have learned them. We continue to listen t

34、o and remind ourselves of words such as “Twinkle, twinkle, little star and childhood tales such as Cinderella and Goldilocks. We not only learn but overlearn.The muhiplication tables(乘法口诀表)are an exception to the general rule that we forget rather quickly the things that we learn in school ,because

35、they are another of the things we overlearn in childhood.The law of overlearning explains why cramming(突击学习）for an examination, though it may result in a passing grade，is not a satisfactory way to learn a college course. By crammming, a student may learn the subject well enough to get by on the exam

36、ination, but he is likely soon to forget almost everything he learned. A little overlearning，on the other hand , is really necessary for ones future development.32. What is the main idea of Paragraph 1 ?A. People remember well what they learned in childhood.B. Children have a better memory than grow

37、n-ups.C. Poem reading is a good way to learn words.D. Stories for children are easy to remember.33.The author explains the Saw of overlearning by .A. presenting research findingsB. setting down general rulesC. making a comparisonD. using examples34.According to the author, being able to use multipli

38、cation tables is .A. a result of overlearningB. a special case of crammingC. a skill to deal with math problems D. a basic step towards advanced studies35.What does the word “they” in Paragraph 4 refer to?A. Commonly accepted rules.B. The multiplication tables.C.Things easily forgotten.D. School sub

39、jects.第二节（共5小题每小题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.Tips for summer readingSummer holds many of my strongest and most powerful reading memories. I remember sitting under a tree in the backward as a child，reading At we of Green Gables as the shadows crossed the grass. I remember sitti

40、ng In the back seat of the car on a long family road trip， sharing joke books with my brother and sister and laughing until we cried. 36 I want all kids to enjoy the fun of summer readings because summer reading has secret power, 37 Here are some ways to motivate kids for summer reading.Make childre

41、n the curators(管理人)of their reading lives.Have students set summer reading goals for themselves. 38 Students can act as “chief curators” of the blog in turn so that over the course of the summer each of them takes on the responsibility for replying to posts and highlighting a popular title. 39 Takin

42、g “curiosity walks” is a fantastic way to bring informational text into a childs reading list. These walks also provide chances of authentic writing. Have children take an inspiration notebook on a class walk outside and write down anything they see that they would like to learn more about.Make read

43、ing more like summer camp.Lets combine reading with hands-on activities and make reading more like summer camp. We can take field trips to the library and search the shelves for books on a topic chosen out of a hat. 40 Then they can bring that creation in to share on the First days of school.A.It wi

44、ll set the stage for academic success.B.Bring the outdoors back into summer reading.C.Select some books and share them with your students.D.Set up a summer blog so you all can share recommendations.E.These memories became important stepping stones in my life.F.It is important to build and shape a st

45、rong reading life during school months.G.We can ask our students to create something in response to one of the books they5ve read.第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30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。I used to abandon myself to desperation. Last year my mother

46、 41 from a stroke and operation on her brain, I felt my whole world was turned upside down and I had no 42 what I could do to help her to reduce her 43 .Tears welled up in my eyes whenever I was alone.Last month I 44 a precious watch, which was an 18-year-old birthday gift from my father. I could no

47、t fall asleep for a couple of nights because I felt 45 about the loss.There have been many 46 like these in my life. I could never figure out how to deal with such tough things 47 I read If You Have a Lemon, Make a Lemonade by American writer Dale Carnegie.“When the wise man is handed a lemon, he sa

48、ys，What 48 can I get from this? How can I 49 my situation? How can I turn this lemon into a lemonade?，he wrote*I suddenly 50 that life is full of ups and downs，so I need to stay 51 all the time.Now when I think of my past, I wish I could have handled things 52 . When my mother was fighting for 53 ,

49、I should have held her hands in mine，telling her things would get better instead of 54 and crying.Several weeks ago, I took part in a campus singing competition.I didnt 55 a prize.If I had not 56 this article, would definitely have felt 57 again. But instead, I smiled after the competition, 1 was ha

50、ppy that at least I had got some stage 58Life is not just a bed of roses. There are thorns as well，but these thorns help us become 59 and strong. When life 60 us a lemon, lets try to make a lemonade.41. A. resultedB. sufferedC. survived D. escaped42. A. hopeB. wonderC. ideaD. doubt43. A. painB. anxi

51、etyC. fearD. pressure44. A. receivedB. soldC. fixedD. lost45. A. unbelievable B. shamefulC angryD. terrible46. A diseasesB. memoriesC. incidents D. disadvantages47. A. whenB. untilC.throughD. since.48. A.lesson B. theoryC. decision D. challenge49. A controlB. acceptC. improve D. avoid50. A.realizedB

52、. thoughtC. studied D. predicted51. A.healthyB. independentC. seriousD. positive52. A.exactlyB.differentlyC.easilyD.practically53. A.recoveryB.lifeC.freedomD.happiness54. A.shoutingB.hidingC.quarrelingD.regretting55. A.expectB.missC.winD.refuse56. A.figured outB.written downC.found outD.come across5

53、7. A.embarrassedB.discouragedC.excitedD.concerned58. A.performanceB.effectC.progressD.experience59. A.braveB.calmC.greatD.clever60. A.showsB.makesC.givesD. sends第II卷第三部分英语知识运用第二节（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内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式 Umbrella is what we easily forget and leave behind in our daily l

54、ife. When the weather is fine, we certainly dont think of it; only when ifs raining, well carry it purposefully. But as soon as the rain stops, most likely we11 forget 61 weve put it. It has to wait patiently and pitifully for 62 (it)owner to need it； otherwise, it11 remain alone as a deserted umbre

55、lla. Once I suddenly found my longtime 63 (use) umbrella “disappeared”.I really got lost and regretted quite some time 64 my own carelessness.Several days later, out of my 65 (expect) , I saw it quietly stand in a comer of the house where I worked. I was extremely glad to regain it. Looking 66 (care

56、) at it, though it was so familiar to me, I found for the first time its wooden handle 67 (wear) out as a result of repeated rain-wash for years. I sought for it only when I needed it. It occurred to me that I should have paid 68 (much) attention to it.It sets me 69 (think). Around us there are alwa

57、ys people giving us support in silence just like 70 umbrella that protects us from the rain or any bad weather. Will you think of those individuals who have helped you get through difficulty when you are leading a comfortable life?笫四部分写作（共两节满分35分） 第一节短文改错假定英语课上老师耍求同枭之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10 处语言

58、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（）。并在其下面写出修改后的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错词后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。George，Its been a week after we left your family and we are now back home. Thank you very much for showing them around your city and providing us for

59、the wonderful meals. After we say, goodbye to you, we went to Washington D. C, where we stayed for three day. My brother was so much fond of the museums there that he begged my parents to staying another couple of days. However, my father had to return to work on Monday so we fly back last Saturday afternoon. It was really a nice experience. If youd like to make trip to our city some day，I will be better than happy to be your guide.Yours,Mike第二节 ：书面表达(满分25分）假定你是李华，你准备参加英语主题征文比赛，已经写好了作文。请给外教史密斯先生 写一封邮件，iff他帮你修改邮件中所附的作文。注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯完整。