浙江省温州市十五校联合体2017_2018学年高二英语下学期期中联考试题PDF.pdf

1、高二英语学科 试题 第 1 页(共 8 页)绝密 考试结束前2017 年学年第二学期温州十五校联合体期中联考高二年级英语学科 试题考生须知：1本卷共 8 页满分 150 分，考试时间 120 分钟；2答题前，在答题卷指定区域填写班级、姓名、考场号、座位号及准考证号并填涂相应数字。3所有答案必须写在答题纸上，写在试卷上无效；4考试结束后，只需上交答题纸。第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）第 I 卷做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两份钟时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题纸上。第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题

2、中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1.How much did the man pay for a smaller painting?A.Two thousand dollars.B.Four thousand dollars.C.Six thousand dollars.2.Where should the man go if he wants a wider selection of vitamins?A.A supermarket.B.A zoo.C.A petsto

3、re.3.What are the speakers probably doing?A.Watching TV.B.Taking pictures.C.Doing exercise.4.What day is it today.A.Sunday.B.Saturday.C.Friday.5.Why does the woman push back the scheduled time?A.Her mothers flight was delayed.B.She has to see her friend at the airport.C.She has to go to see a doctor

4、.第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分）听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位罝。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。6.What do we know about the woman?A.She doesnt like the food there.B.She works as a waitress there.C.Its her first time ther

5、e.7.What will the man probably have？A.Fish.B.Chicken.C.noodles.高二英语学科 试题 第 2 页(共 8 页)听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8.How does the woman feel at this years party?A.Very crazy.B.Totally relaxed.C.A bittired.9.Which Maggie is wearing a blue dress?A.The manager.B.The accountant.C.The secretary.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12

6、 题。10.Where does the conversation take place?A.At a restaurant.B.At a hotel.C.At a supermarket.11.Whats bothering the man and his wife?A.The noise.B.The service.C.The price.12.What will the man do?A.Check out today.B.Wait to change the room.C.Call the police.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13.How did the wom

7、an feel at first?A.The man came too late.B.The man came too early.C.The man did a good job.14.What happened to the man？A.He was caught in the traffic.B.The bank opened late.C.The computer went wrong.15.What did Henry give the man?AA dictionary.B.Some money.C.A map.16.What will the speakers do?A.Go b

8、ack home.B.Go on touring.C.Look for Henry.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17.When is the opening day of Americas CupPark?A.July 4.B.July 7.C.September 9.18.What sport is the Americas Cup about?A.A running race.B.Aswimming race.C.A boatrace.19.How many teams will be competing in the Challenger Series？A.Two.B

9、.Three.C.Four.20.Which country is the winner of last years Challenger Series from?A.USA.B.Italy.C.New Zealand.高二英语学科 试题 第 3 页(共 8 页)第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 35 分）第一节（共 10 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 25 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项,并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。AI considered an active social life as basic human necessity.Yet wh

10、en it dawned on me just how much time I was spending socializing,I realized I may be taking it to an extreme.I found that,on average,I was spending 22 hours or more each week on social activities.So,to see what would happen to my work output,health and wellbeing,I decided to try and cut out my socia

11、l life entirely.I knew,at times,I filled my schedule simply out of fear of missing out(担心被熟人忘记),but also as a way to shift focus away from my work.For one month,I declined all in-person activities with friends:going out for drinks;dinners;parties and non-work related events,to see if it would make m

12、e more productive,improve my concentration and career future.On the first day of the month-long experiment,I had to fight some anxiety over missing out.But as the days passed,I started to relax.I only had one choice to consider for Saturday nightto stay homeand this limitation left me more satisfied

13、 with my decision.I felt more content working,reading or watching TV.While I found more time to work,I also noticed a change in my overall health.I found myself cooking more at home,doing daily exercise,getting to bed earlier each night,reading,and enjoying moments of rest and boredom throughout the

14、 day.Having no social life left me more free time than Id imagine.Such free moments are vital for creativity,and mind wandering has been linked to creative problem solving.During the experiment I found myself regularly brainstorming new ideas and reimagining existing projects.Of course socializing i

15、s an important way to build work contacts.While one month of no social life did not impact my relationship with existing clients,if I had continued,it may harm my ability to build new ones.21Why did the author make up his mind to stop all of his social life?A.Some people were too difficult to get al

16、ong with.B.He wanted to see the influence on his work,health and happiness.C.It was not necessary for him to have so many work contacts.D.He wanted to shift his focus from work to daily life.22Which of the following is NOT one of the changes in the authors healthy life?A.Taking exercise every day.B.

17、Having more time to rest.C.Getting up early to enjoy fresh air.D.Having more chances to cook at home.23What did the author think of the one-month experiment?A.It left him with regular moments to think of new ideas.B.He often felt very bored during this long period.C.He often had to fight some anxiet

18、y over missing out.D.He found that he was actually not satisfied with this decision.24What can you infer from the last paragraph?A.The author will continue to do as what he did in the experiment.B.The author will spend a proper amount of time in socializing.C.The experiment has affected his relation

19、ship with his customers.D.The author will spend more time socializing than before the experiment.高二英语学科 试题 第 4 页(共 8 页)BCan you remember the first time you learned to ride a bike or drive a car?Learning theses skills changed your life forever and opened up new horizons(视野).Learning about computers c

20、an be like learning how to ride a bike ordrive a car.Once you have employed the time to master the skills,you will never go back to the old days.The new technology is just too convenient and too powerful.Technological developments all through the years have enabled us to have more than our own abili

21、ties.We have continuously looked for better ways of doing things.Each invention and new development has allowed us to extend our capabilities.Today we see one of the most dramatic technologies ever developedthe computer.It extends the capabilities of our minds.Computers have saved organizations mill

22、ions of dollars.Furthermore,these same computer systems have opened up new opportunities that would have gone undiscovered or ignored.There is no doubt that computers have apositive influence upon peoples life,and the growth of computer usage is surprising.On the other hand,the computer can do serio

23、us damage.Invasion of privacy(侵犯隐私),fraud(欺诈),and computer-related mistakes are just a few shocking examples.So the computer is like a double-edged sword.It has the ability to cut us free from some activities,but it can also cut deep into financial profits(利益),personal privacy and our society in gen

24、eral.The choice is yours,and only through a knowledge of computer systems will you be able to avoid the dangers while enjoying the many,many benefits of the computer age.25Why does the author mention learning to ride a bike?A.To lead in the topic to be talked about in the passage.B.To show riding a

25、bike is the most important.C.To say the skill of riding comes before computer.D.To show that skill of riding bikes is not powerful.26.What does the underlined word“extends”mean in the second paragraph.A.Exhibits.B.Exercises.C.Examines.D.Expands.27.Whats the purpose of the last paragraph?A.To explain

26、 the importance of computers.B.To emphasize the surprising growth of computer usage.C.To stress the danger of the invasion of privacy through computer.D.To show how to avoid the great damage while enjoying the benefits.COrganic food,grown without artificial chemicals,is increasingly popular nowadays

27、.Consumers have been willing to pay up to twice as much for goods with organic labels(标签).However,if you think paying a little more fororganic food gets you a more nutritious and safer product,then youd better save your money.A study led by researchers at Stanford University says that organic produc

28、ts arent necessarily more nutritious,and theyre no less likely to suffer from disease-causing bacteria,either.For their new study,Smith-Spangler and her colleagues conducted a review of two categories（种类）ofresearch,including 17 studies that compared health outcomes between consumers of organic again

29、st traditional food products,and 223 studies that analyzed the nutritional content of the foods,including key vitamins,minerals and fats.While the researchers found little difference in nutritional content,they did find that organic fruit and vegetables were20%less likely to have chemicals remaining

30、 on the surfaces.Neither organic nor traditional foods showed levels of chemicals high enough to go beyond food safety standards.And both organic and traditional meats,such as chicken and pork,were equally likely to be harmed by bacteria at very low rates.The researchers did find that organic milk a

31、nd chicken contained higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids,a healthy fat also found in fish that can reduce the risk of heart disease.However,these nutritional differences were too small,and the researchers were unwilling to高二英语学科 试题 第 5 页(共 8 页)make much of them until further studies confirm the tre

32、nds.Organic food is produced with fewer chemicals and more natural-growing practices,but that doesnt always translate into a more nutritious or healthier product.The U.S.Department of Agriculture(USDA)states that whether you buy organic or not,finding the freshest foods available may have the bigges

33、t effect on taste.Fresh food is at least as good as anything marketed as organic.28What does the underlined sentence in the first paragraph mean?.A.Organic food helps you save money.B.Organic food is not always nutritious.C.Organic food contains much more nutrients.D.Organic food is worth the high p

34、rice.29How did Smith-Spangler and her colleagues carry out the research?.A.They made 223 studies about the consumers.B.They made 17 studies about the nutrients.C.They made two kinds of research.D.They compared the consumers with the nutrients.30What might be the authors attitude toward organicfood?A

35、.It makes little difference to have organic food.B.It costs less money if we all buy organic food.C.Only the freshest organic food is worth twice the price.D.We should not spend any money on organic food.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。People tend to feel busier a

36、nd busier and lots of them find it hard to get up in the morning.Therefore,they put the blame on the alarm clock.In fact,the key to easy morning wake-up lies in resting your body clock.A better plan for sleep can help.31.To make a better plan,first you should find the right motivation（动机）to make a c

37、hange.32.Do you think it important to get up in time to have breakfast with your family,get in some exercise,or just be better prepared for your day?Once you are clear about your reason,tell your family or roommates about the change you want to make.Now that you know why you want to wake up,consider

38、 re-arranging your morning activities.33If so,save some time the night before by setting out clothes,shoes,and bags so that you can enjoy breakfast with your family.Do you think it necessary to spend 15 minutes in line at the cafe to get coffee.Thats a quarter-hour more you could be sleeping if you

39、bought a coffee maker with a timer.34If you feel tired out by Friday night,sleeping in on Saturday could sound wonderful.Butcompensating(补偿)on the weekends actually feeds into your sleepiness the following week,a recent study found.Stick to your set bedtime and wake-up time,no matter the day.Keep a

40、record and evaluate it weekly.Keep track of your efforts and write down how you feel.After youvetried a new method for a week,take a look at your record.If the steps you take are working,keep it up.35.A.Get a sleep specialist.B.Keep your sleep or wake schedule on weekends.C.You need to decide whethe

41、r its important.D.And consider setting a second alarm.E.Do you want to arrange time to have breakfast with your family?F.If not,take another look at other methods you could try.高二英语学科 试题 第 6 页(共 8 页)G.Here is how to make one.第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、

42、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。Its a long time since I came to stay in America and I have always been deeply impressed by a particular phenomenon.There is one word that is often on the36 of Americans:“Sorry”.Once as I was walking,a young man ran by hurriedly,37 against my handbag.Even as h

43、e continued 38his way,he turned back and said“sorry”to me.Even in a rush,he didnt forget to 39.One day,after I bought a mango,the salesman was giving me the change,but I wasnt 40 for it and a coin dropped to the ground.“Imsorry,”he said while bending down to pick it up.I was puzzled why would he apo

44、logize 41 it was my fault?Another time,I stepped on a mans 42 in an elevator,and at the same time,we both said“sorry”.I thought it interesting -was it43 necessary for him to apologize?Later on,an American friend44 to me that according to the American mentality,the 45 is a public place,and46 should b

45、e able to stand in it.After someone occupy a 47 in it,making it difficult for someone else to find a place to stand,isnt it necessary to 48an apology?If you go to the 49 and the tickets happen to be sold out,the ticket seller will say,“Sorry.”50 one of your hopes goes unrealized,an American will say

46、“sorry”as a 51 ofpity.During my 52in America,I gradually understood that when friction(摩 擦)appears in daily life,Americans dont53 much about who is wrong;If someone is troubled,a“sorry”is always necessary.When this happens,even if the other person is 54 ,the“sorry”cools tempers and human kindness is

47、 shown.Perhaps this is why I never saw anyone 55 on the buses,subways or streets of America.36A.cheeks37A.brushingB.lipsB.blowingC.eyesC.strugglingD.earsD.fighting38A.inB.onC.byD.at39A.smileB.adviseC.forgiveD.apologize40A.readyB.happyC.angryD.greedy41A.beforeB.afterC.whenD.unless42A.handB.clothesC.h

48、andD.foot43A.clearlyB.reallyC.nearlyD.badly44A.appealedB.complainedC.explainedD.announced45A.elevatorB.busC.trainD.plane46A.noneB.nobodyC.everyoneD.someone47A.positionB.seatC.roomD.corner48A.refuseB.raiseC.expressD.replace49A.meetingB.restaurantC.moviesD.meal50A.No matterB.WhateverC.HoweverD.Wheneve

49、r51A.sightB.sighC.signD.signal52A.lifeB.stayC.travelD.study53A.likeB.hateC.knowD.care54A.hurtB.praisedC.satisfiedD.pleased55A.talkingB.quarrelingC.chattingD.sleeping高二英语学科 试题 第 7 页(共 8 页)第卷第二节（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。As you know,science plays a very important r

50、ole in 56(we)education.Do you want to keep 57 with the latest research and discoveries in science?There are many good websites where you can check out 58 latest in the science world.One great site is Science News for Kids.I 59(enjoy)going through this site for at least six years.This site 60(report)

51、science news 61covers a wide range of subjects.The articles are intended for younger readers,but adults will find this site suitable for them as well.Another wonderful site,62(call)Science Daily,is constantly updated with news,often about exciting findings that change63we look at the world.These sit

52、es post the latest stories and also keep all the past articles they posted 64（early）.That way you can findarticles just about anything that65(be)related to the science fields you are interested in.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节 应用文写作（满分 15 分）假定你是李华。暑假在英国学习期间你看到一则广告。一家医院的图书馆招收志愿者。要求志愿者喜欢阅读书籍杂志，乐于看望病人，并愿意与病人

53、分享经历。工作内容是每天上午 9 点至 12 点用推车将书籍杂志送到病人那里。请你向医院的 Mr.Brown 写一封英文信，应聘志愿者。注意：1)词数 80 左右；2)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。高二英语学科 试题 第 8 页(共 8 页)第二节 读后续写（满分 25分）阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。Mr.Ward cant stand students cheating the most.Whenever there is an exam,he watches very closely,making sure no act of cheating is ne

54、glected,and any student who cheats will be seriously punished.I remember many times after tests,Mr.Ward found that the students sitting around me had better scores than the others and the further away a student was from me,the worse his grade was.Mr.Ward suspected that some of the juniors accidental

55、ly got some of my answers.So he and I had a very interesting talk about cheating.Mr.Ward once told me of some of the ways students have tried to cheat.Student A intentionally drops his pencil an unusually far distance from his desk.So he stands up and walks slowly across the room to take it back.Ont

56、he way,he glances at the papers.Student B gets a piece of paper and writes down all the formulas（公式）ona tiny bit of paper taped to the inside of the kids palm.These incidents arent very rare.The last day of the entire school year,all I have left was my math exam and there seemed to be some definite

57、tension in the air because this was the biggest test of the year.I saw some kids trying to do some last minute studying,some trying to calm themselves down by breathing slowly and some saying a silent prayer.Mr.Ward goes to the front and starts handing out the tests by rows.After explaining the rule

58、s of the test,he said very clearly and concisely,If you cheat,I will take your test and tear it up.You will get a 0 for the biggest grade of the year.Mr.Ward moved very effortlessly and efficiently about the room and during every test he goesinto a sort of RADAR mode(雷 达 模 式).He sat at the front and

59、 watched the room for anything that may look likecheating.During this RADAR mode,if you were cheating,you would be caught.Guaranteed.注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为 150 左右；2.至少使用 5 个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；3.续写部分分为两段，每段开头语已为你写好；4.续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。Our test started and I was sitting there and working away quite quickly.Then Mr.Wardasked the kid he was watching to go to his office.