2017-2018学年宁夏青铜峡一中高二下学期期中考试英语试题 Word版

2017-2018学年宁夏青铜峡一中高二下学期期中考试英语试题 Word版

青铜峡一中2017-2018学年第二学期期中考试 高二英语试卷 时间：120分钟 分值：150分 命题人：王丽 第Ⅰ卷（三部分，共115分）‎ I.听力理解（共两节，满分30分）‎ 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。‎ ‎1. Which sport does the woman like best?‎ A. Baseball. B. Badminton. C. Volleyball.‎ ‎2. What are the two speakers going to do?‎ A. Go shopping. B. See a film. C. Have hair cut.‎ ‎3. Where does the conversation probably take place?‎ A. At a hospital. B. At a shop. C. At a post office.‎ ‎4. What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers?‎ A. Colleagues. B. Friends. C. Couple.‎ ‎5. What does the woman probably do?‎ A. A reporter. B. A student. C. A tour guide.‎ 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置。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, 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。‎ 请听第6段材料, 回答第6—7题。‎ ‎6. What happened to the man?‎ A. He lost his job. B. He failed his final test. C. He was late for school.‎ ‎7. How is the man’s feeling to the woman?‎ A. Frightened. B. Grateful. C. Disappointed.‎ 请听第7段材料，回答第8—9题。‎ ‎8. Where will the woman take the boys to?‎ A. School. B. Park. C. Hospital.‎ ‎9. What is the man planning to do?‎ A. Open a savings account. ‎ B. Bake a birthday cake. ‎ C. Buy a birthday present.‎ 请听第8段材料, 回答第10—12题。‎ ‎10. What kind of music does the woman prefer?‎ A. Classical music. B. Pop music. C. Country music.‎ ‎11. What does the man say about classical music？‎ A. He listens to it when cooking. ‎ B. It is good for his brain.‎ C. It can help reduce stress.‎ ‎12. What does the woman tell the man in the end?‎ A. He can find some recordings on the Internet. ‎ B. He can buy some new CDs online.‎ C. He can listen to Mozart’s music.‎ 请听第9段材料, 回答第13—16题。‎ ‎13. Where are the two speakers probably?‎ A. At the woman’s house. B. At the hospital. C. In an office.‎ ‎14. Why does the man meet the woman? A. To find out why the woman’s recent work was poor.‎ B. To ask about the woman’s mother. ‎ C. To discuss future plans.‎ ‎15. What can we know about the woman’s mother?‎ A. She is seriously sick. B. She had an accident. C. She died of stomach cancer.‎ ‎16. What is the man’s attitude to the woman in the end?‎ A. He is angry. B. He is sad. C. He is kind.‎ 请听第10段材料, 回答第17—20题。‎ ‎17. What will people do tomorrow morning?‎ A. Watch a performance. ‎ B. Have a meeting. ‎ C. Go sightseeing.‎ ‎18. Why does the speaker have to change today’s plan?‎ A. Diana Decker wants to speak first. ‎ B. The first speaker got food poisoning.‎ C. He will attend an important meeting.‎ ‎19. When will the coffee break start?‎ A. At 9:30. B. At 10:00. C. At 10:30.‎ ‎20. Where will the discussion be held?‎ A. In Room 201. B. In the meeting hall. C. In the Youth Action Theater.‎ Ⅱ:阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）‎ 第一节：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。‎ A ‎ Apple announced its new iPhones last week, but competitors’ mobile phones can do many of the same things for less money.‎ ‎   The new iPhone 8 and X have wireless charging, edge-to-edge glass screen and double cameras. But all of these features are already available in smart phones from China’s Huawei and Oppo, and Korea’s Samsung. While Apple asks buyers to pay $1,000 for its high-end model, some Asian phone makers can offer similar features for less.‎ At one time, Chinese manufacturers（制造商） copied features and designs from others to produce low-cost phones. But they have now added high-end features to their phones and they control nearly half the global mobile phone market.‎ Media MarktSaturn is Europe’s biggest electronics seller. A spokesperson for the store told Reuters that, “Huawei is seen as a relevant competitor to Apple and Samsung by covering all major price points and placing big investments in marketing and sales. ’’ She also said that the ‎ Chinese companies Huawei, ZTE, Lenovo and TCL were among the top-10 best-selling smart phones in its stores.‎ ‎    Chinese manufacturers’ fast growth has been fueled by strong sales in China. But they now export 40 percent of their smart phones. That is almost double the number from just three years ago, according to the Hong Kong investment company CLSA.‎ ‎    Huawei is currently the world’s third largest phone maker behind Samsung and Apple. According to research companyCanalys, the Chinese company is getting closer to second-place Apple and might overtake it later this year. Huawei plans to show its top-of-the-line Mate 10 phone on Oct. 16. The phone will have artificial intelligence features such as instant translation and image recognition and will cost less than $1,000.‎ ‎21.What is the text mainly about? A.Smart phone’s manufacturers. ‎ B.Apple smart phone’s features. C.Asian phone makers’ fast growth. ‎ D.Competition among phone makers. 22.Which is NOT among the top 3 phone makers in the world? A.TCL. B.Samsung. C.Apple. D.Huawei. 23.What do we know from the text? A.Huewei will have overtaken Apple by later 2017.‎ B.Chinese makers’ phones with high-end features cost less. C.The top-10 smart phones are to enter the high-end competition. D.40 percent of Asian smart phones are exported now. 24.What is the writer’s attitude towards Asian phone makers? A.Doubtful. B.Concerned. C.Optimistic. D.Uncertain.‎ B A businessman had two sons. While he gave the younger son a lot of love and gifts, he neglected (忽视) the elder son. It was completely puzzling (令人费解) and no one knew why.‎ When the boys grew up, they were asked to manage the father’s business. The elder son was absorbed in the business. From morning till late in the evening, he was busy working. Within a few years, he ran the business very well and even expanded (扩大) it.‎ ‎  What about the younger son? He didn’t have much to do except have a good time. But the father believed that his favorite son would be a success. If the elder son could be a successful businessman, surely the younger one, with a higher education, would do much better.‎ ‎   A few years later, the results of his decision became clear. Uninterested in business, the younger son continued spending his time enjoying himself. And he went out of business. But the elder son’s far smaller share (份) of business had expanded and he had proved himself to be a good decision maker.‎ ‎   Ashamed at the turn of events, the father met the elder son and was angry with the younger one. The elder son, who was listening to all this quietly, suddenly said he wanted to set up an independent business and live on his own.‎ ‎  “Why?” asked the father.‎ ‎   “I blame (责备) one person for the way my brother has turned out, and it’s not him. You can’t blame children for the faults (过失) of their parents, can you?” asked the elder son.‎ ‎25.Before the younger son went into the father’s business, he____‎ ‎. A.was well-educated at school ‎ B.had achieved great success C.often looked down upon his brother ‎ D.was interested in business 26.Why did the father treat the two sons differently? A.the elder son didn’t work hard ‎ B.the younger son was hardworking C.no one knew why he did it ‎ D.he wanted to do an experiment 27.Which is NOT the reason for the younger son’s going out of business? A.he himself didn’t work hard ‎ B.his father didn’t educate him properly C.he was not interested in business at all ‎ D.he was busy working every day 28.What does the text really want to teach us? A.Once something is done, you should do it well.‎ B.Parents are responsible for children’s development. C.Interest is the most important for success. D.One has responsibility for what he himself has done.‎ C Life is difficult.‎ ‎   What do you think about life? Maybe most people say that life is difficult. But life is no longer difficult once we truly understand and accept it. Most people do not fully see this truth. Instead, they complain about their problems and difficulties as if life should be easy. It seems to them that their difficulties represent a special kind of suffering especially forced upon (强加于) them or their families, their class, or even their nation.‎ ‎    What makes life difficult is that the process of facing and solving problems is a painful one. Problems, depending on their nature, cause us sadness or loneliness or regret or anger or fear. These are uncomfortable feelings, often as painful as any kind of physical pain. And since life causes an endless series of problems, life is always difficult and is full of pain as well as joy.‎ ‎    Yet, it is in this whole process of solving problems that life has its meaning.‎ ‎    Problems are the serious test that tells success from failure. When we desire to encourage the growth of the human spirit, we encourage the human ability to solve problems, just as in school we set problems for our children to solve. It is through the pain of meeting and working out problems that we learn. As Benjamin Franklin said, “Those things that hurt instruct.” It is for this reason that wise people learn not to fear but to welcome the pain of problems.‎ ‎29.The writer probably used just one short sentence in the first paragraph to _________. A.show his opinion B.argue with readers C.give an example D.get readers’ attention 30.According to the passage we give school children difficult problems in order to _________. A.encourage them to solve problems ‎ B. teach them to fear the pain of solving problems C.help them learn to deal with pain ‎ D. teach them how to respect ‎ problems 31.The saying from Benjamin Franklin “Those things that hurt instruct.” suggests that _________. A.we do not learn from experience ‎ B.we do not learn when we are in pain C.pain teaches us important lessons ‎ D.the pain of problems is not welcome 32.The passage mainly tells us that _________. A.we become stronger by facing and solving the problems of life B.life is difficult because our problems bring us pain C.people like to complain about their problems D.everybody has problems D ‎   One form of social prejudice against older people is the belief that they cannot understand or use modern technology. Activities like playing computer games, going on the Net and downloading MP3s are only for the youngsters. Isn’t it unfair that older people enjoying a computer game should be frowned(皱眉) upon by their children and grandchildren?‎ ‎    Nowadays older people have more control over their lives and they play a full part in society. Moreover, better health care has left more people in their sixties and seventies feeling fit and active after retirement. Mental activity, as well as physical exercise, can contribute to better health. Playing computer games is a very effective way of exercising the brain.‎ ‎    When personal computers were first introduced, most older people didn’t believe they would ever familiarize themselves with it. Now computers have been around for a few generations and retired people have gradually become more relaxed about using them for fun. Gamers over 65 prefer playing puzzle games and card games. Kate Stevens, aged 72, says: “I find it very relaxing. It’s not very demanding, but you still need to concentrate. ”‎ ‎    Another development that has favored “grey games” is a change in the type of videogames available on the market. There’s a greater variety of games to choose from, including more intellectual and complex strategy(策略) and simulation(模拟) games. Internet Chess and Train Simulator are among the most popular of these. Train Simulator is based on real-world rail activities. Players can choose from a variety of challenges, such as keeping to a strict-timetable and using helper engines during a winter storm.‎ ‎    Some people argue that “grey gamers” simply don’t have the skills required for computer games, and that teenagers are better. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Most computer games require the kind of analytical thinking that improves with practice, which means that the “grey gamers” may well be far better than gamers half a century younger than them. In games where speed is the main consideration, older people would be at a disadvantage because they may have slower reaction times. On the other hand, “grey gamers” have a preference for slower paced, mind challenging games.‎ ‎33.The second paragraph is intended to ____.‎ A.show the best way to exercise the brain ‎ B.stress the importance of good health C.explain why grey gamers exist ‎ D.teach how to play videogames ‎34.The method the author uses to develop Paragraph 4 is_____.‎ A.offering analyses B.giving examples C.making comparisons D.providing details ‎35.By saying “This couldn’t be further from the truth.” in Paragraph 5, the author means_____.‎ A.mind challenging games are not suitable for older people B.children should improve their skills with practice C.playing computer games requires analytical thinking D.older people can perform well in some computer games 第二节：信息填空题 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分.请将答案涂在答题卡71—75处））‎ 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。‎ Reasons Why Physical Education is Important in School Are you looking for information about the importance of physical education in schools and why it should be emphasized? Do you want a healthy active lifestyle for your kids? Then this article can help you convince your kids that exercising and participation especially in school PE classes are important.‎ ‎    ●It's a link to good health.‎ ‎    36          It's only in physical education classrooms that students learn the value of taking care of themselves through proper healthy eating and regular exercise.‎ ‎    ●It's preventive measure against diseases.‎ ‎    37          Without any forms of diet management and control with the numerous processed foods students intake every day, a student's health can easily be at risk of many diseases. Physical education in schools is a preventive measure to teach students the value of regular exercise.‎ ‎    ●38        ‎ ‎    Physical health allows students to function even better in classrooms. A good cardiovascular(心血管的) system developing from regular exercise promotes excellent blood and oxygen circulation. This means more nutrients circulate throughout the body which includes the brain. This circulation produces longer attention time during classes allowing longer concentration and better absorption.‎ ‎    ●It builds self-esteem.‎ ‎    Students who are active in physical activities like basketball, volleyball and running are more confident with themselves according to most social school studies. 39    In school, the physical education program introduces these sport activities to students allowing them to make choices of which sport areas they want to get involved in.‎ ‎    ●40        ‎ ‎    Most physical education programs are holistic. The program allows students to interact together to a common goal, that is, to win and excel physically. It not only brings out the competitive sides of students working with both body and mind but also promotes sportsmanship.‎ ‎    ●It promotes a physically active lifestyle.‎ ‎    The purpose of physical education is to instill(逐渐灌输) in students, at an early age, the value of self-preservation and choosing a lifestyle that is good for both the mind and body.‎ A.Physical education plays a vital role in students' development and growth.‎ B.It's a program for muscle strength and fitness.‎ C.It's probably because of the dedication made to a sport that brings out the best in students.‎ D.It develops cooperation, teamwork and sportsmanship.‎ E.The value of physical fitness cannot be overstated too much.‎ F.It promotes academic learning.‎ G.Many doctors today agree that obesity（肥胖）is a serious health risk.‎ Ⅲ：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）‎ Sometimes people around you can change your values. My elder brother Steve, in the —    41    of my father who died when I was six, gave me important lessons in    42    that helped me grow into an adult. Once when I returned    43    from a baseball game, it was Steve     44    took the time to ask me what happened. When I explained that my baseball had     45    through Mrs. Holt’s basement window, breaking the glass, Steve encouraged me to    46   to her. After all, I should have played in the park and not in the path     47    buildings. Although my    48    trembled as I stood explaining, I offered to     49    the window if she would return my ball. I also learned that personal property is a    50    thing.‎ ‎    After I found a shiny silver pen in my fifth-grade classroom. I wanted to keep it, but Steve explained that it might be important to someone else     51    the fact that it had little value. He reminded me of how much I’d hate to lose to someone else the small dog my father    52    from a piece of cheap wood. I returned the pen to my teacher, and    53    remembered the smell of her perfume as she patted me on my shoulder. Yet of all the    54    Steve gave me, his respect for life is the most     55    in my mind.‎ ‎    At twelve I killed a sparrow with a gun. Excited with my     56    , I screamed to Steve to take a look. I shall never forget the way he stood for a long moment and     57   the bird on the ground. Then in a dead, quiet voice, he asked, “Did it hurt you first, Mark? “ I didn't know what to answer. He continued with his eyes     58 . "The only time you should even think of hurting a living thing is    59  it hurts you first. And then you think a long, long time. " I really felt terrible then, but that moment   60 as the most important lesson my brother has taught me.‎ ‎41.A.absence     B.influence     C.presence     D.appearance 42.A.personalities     B.beliefs     C.impressions     D.values 43.A.in surprise     B.in tears     C.at ease     D.in vain 44.A.which     B.what     C.who     D.whom 45.A.dashed     B.rocketed     C.swelled     D.paced 46.A.lie    B.subscribe     C.confess     D.appeal 47.A.beneath     B.above     C.in     D.between 48.A.legs     B.hands     C.toes     D.back 49.A.pay for     B.break down     C.account for     D.pull through 50.A.genuine     B.sacred     C.magical     D.specific 51.A.regardless of     B.instead of     C.on account of     D.in spite of 52.A.produced     B.shaped     C.purchased     D.carved 53.A.therefore     B.even     C.still     D.yet 54.A.gifts     B.lessons     C.pens     D.sparrows 55.A.vivid     B.casual     C.permanent     D.valid 56.A.prediction     B.intelligence     C.accuracy     D.expectation 57.A.stared at     B.picked up     C.glared at     D.caught sight of 58.A.blank     B.shut     C.firm     D.wide 59.A.as     B.for     C.since     D.whether 60.A.passes by     B.stands out     C.crowds of     D.fades of 第II卷 （非选择题，共50分）‎ 第一节：语法填空（共10 小题；每小题1.5 分，满分15 分）‎ High-speed railways, electronic payments, shared bicycles and online shopping are China’s four new ways of life. They are most appealing to youths from 20 countries participating 61   the Belt and Road Initiative. The new four great inventions are all related to China’s high-tech inovation, 62        has improved the quality of people’s lives, “my wallet is no longer in use. I can buy and eat whatever I want 63        (simple) with a tap of my phone,” said Lin Jinlong, an overseas Chinese student from Cmbodia, 64        (add) that even pancake sellers are using Alipay(mobile payment).‎ ‎    In 65   word, China is leading in many ways. Bike sharing, for example, is not new itself. But China has made it much more convenient and 66    (enjoy) both in China and overseas. Leading Chinese bike-sharing 67   (company), Mobike and Ofo are now operating in foreign countries such as Singapore and Britain. Users in the countries 68    (feel) excited and posted photos of 69   (they) riding the Chinese bikes on social media. A growing number of foreigners hope 70     (promote) economic development in their home countries by paying more attention to the achievements of China.‎ 第二节： 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）‎ 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，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。‎ 注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词。‎ It’s reporting that there are eighty million disabled people in our country. Since our government has done a lot for them, it’s not enough.‎ ‎   As student, what should we do for the disabled? To begin with, we should respect them and treat them good. We shouldn’t look up on them or ignore their value to society. Additionally, we should care for them and try our best to help them, make their life easier. Lastly, it’s necessary for us to help develop our confidence, which is first step to success. In conclusion, if everyone does his or her best, that the disabled are sure to live a happy life but they will make a great contribution to our society.‎ 第三节：书面表达（满分25分）‎ 你的英国朋友Jim在给你的邮件中提到他对文学很感兴趣，并请你向他推荐一部优秀的文学作品。请你给他回信，内容包括： 1. ‎ 书的题目和作者； 2. 书的主要内容； 3. 你的推荐理由。 注意：1).词数不少于100; 2).开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Jim,‎ ‎______________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎______________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎______________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎______________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎______________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎______________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎______________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎______________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎______________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎______________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎______________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎______________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎______________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎______________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎______________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua 青铜峡一中2017—2018学年第二学期期中考试 ‎ 高二英语 ‎ 参考答案 听力（30分）：1—5CBACB 6-10 ABCAA 11-15 CACAA 16-20 CABBB 阅读理解（40分）：‎ A： 21.D; 22.A; 23.B;2 4.C B：25.A; 26.C; 27.D; 28.B C： 29.D; 30.A; 31.C; 32.A D: 33.C; 34.B; 35.D ‎ ‎36-40 E; G; F; C; D 完型（30分）： ‎ ‎41.A; 42.D; 43.B; 44.C; 45.B; 46.C; 47.D; 48.A; 49.A; 50.B; ‎ ‎51.D; 52.D; 53.C; 54.B; 55.A; 56.C;57.A; 58.C; 59.D; 60.B 语法填空（15分）： ‎ ‎61：in; 62：which; 63：simply; 64：adding; 65：a; ‎ ‎66：enjoyable; 67：companies; 68： felt; 69：themselves; 70：to promote 短文改错（10分）：    It’s that there are eighty million disabled people in our country. our government has done a lot for them, it’s not enough.‎ ‎    As , what should we do for the disabled? To begin with, we should respect them and treat them . We shouldn’t look on them or ignore their value to society. Additionally, we should care for them and try our best to help them, their life easier. Lastly, it’s necessary for us to help develop confidence, which is  first step to success. In conclusion, if everyone does his or her best, that the ‎ disabled are sure to live a happy life they will make a great contribution to our society.‎ 书面表达（25分）‎ Dear Jim, ‎ Today I'd like to introduce a book to you which I like much——The Five Thousand Years History.  ‎ A lot of people ask me which book is my most favorite one, and I always proudly answer them ―The Five Thousand Years History‖, which is all history about China.  ‎ My mother bought the book to me as my 5-year-old gift. This was a really wonderful present, which opened a history gate to me, a totally innocent boy. I almost forgot the dinner after I read the first page. From then on, I was a historian in my class and showed my knowledge from that book to my classmates. When I became older, I knew more and felt confident about China.  ‎ I am proud that I am a Chinese and I will make great effort to build a more powerful country and let Chinese history more brilliant. As for me, this is the most important book in my life and now I still read it and can recite some parts of it. Everyone, I think, should read the book and get this wonderful experience.  ‎ I’m sure that you'll like and enjoy reading it!  ‎ Yours,  Li Hua ‎