2017-2018学年四川省绵阳南山中学高二上学期期中考试英语试题 Word版

2017-2018学年四川省绵阳南山中学高二上学期期中考试英语试题 Word版

‎2017-2018学年四川省绵阳南山中学高二上学期期中考试英语试题 ‎ 第Ⅰ卷 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）‎ 第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）‎ A ‎ They say if you love your job, you’ll never work a day in your life. We say if you travel for work, you’ll never have a boring commute(上下班往返) a day in your life. If the typical 9-to-5 isn’t working for you, here are some options that will pay you to travel. No matter your current skill set, you can probably do it somewhere else.‎ Represent abroad ‎ The State Department is actively hiring Foreign Service Officers, and it’s probably easier than you think to become one. You’ll have to a lot of tests, but if you pass, you’ll spend the next years of your life working around the world. A Junior Foreign Service Officer starts at $71,000 a year.‎ ‎ Teaching English as a Second Language abroad is one of the best ways to deepen understanding of another culture. There’s no need to be a certified English teacher in order to go abroad. In this program in China, soon-to-be teachers go abroad to obtain their Teaching English as a Foreign Language(TEFL) certifications. A beginning teacher in China will earn $2,500 for working six months, plus room and board.‎ ‎ A cruise ship is a floating village. Therefore, any job that you could have in a village you could have onboard a ship-even auctioneering(做拍卖师). Carnival is hiring an art auctioneer to work aboard a luxury cruise ship. The only qualifications necessary are a college degree and public speaking skills. Going…going…sold.‎ Write the rails ‎ Writers can reimagine themselves as rail-surfing Jack Kerouacs, crossing the country and writing from coast to coast on the Amtrak Writer’s Residency. The application process consists of two questions, as well as the opportunity to provide up to a 20-page writing sample. Amtrak will select 24 writers to participate in the program with the help from a panel of judges. Although the project won’t replace a full-time job, it’s really a fun opportunity. The application period for 2016 has closed, but applications will reopen in the fall.‎ ‎21.Which job requires a college degree?‎ ‎ A. Representing abroad B. Teaching English in ‎ China ‎ C. Selling art on the seas D. Writing the rails ‎22.The advertisement is intended for .‎ ‎ A. Those who are tired of their present jobs ‎ B. Those who want to have a job with traveling ‎ C. Those who just graduate from university ‎ D. Those who want to go on vacation abroad ‎23.What may Jack Kerouacs be?‎ ‎ A. Director of the Amtrak Writer’s Residency ‎ B. A sportsman devoted to rail-surfing ‎ C. An applicant of the program ‎ D. A famous writer B ‎ Every man wants his son to be somewhat of a clone, not in features but in footsteps. As he grows you also age, and your ambitions become more unachievable. You begin to realize that your boy, in your footsteps, could probably accomplish what you hoped for. But footsteps can be muddied and they can go off in different directions.‎ My son Jody has hated school since day one in kindergarten. Science projects waited until the last moment. Book reports weren’t written until the final threat.‎ I’ve been a newspaperman all my adult life. My daughter is a university graduate working toward her master’s degree in English. But Jody? When he entered the tenth grade he became a “vo-tech” student(技校学生). They’re called “motorheads” by the rest of the student body.‎ When a secretary in my office first called him “motorhead”, I was shocked. “Hey, he’s a good kid,” I wanted to say. “And smart, really.”‎ I learned later that motorheads are, indeed, different. They usually have dirty hands and wear dirty work clothes. And they don’t often make school honor rolls(光荣榜).‎ But being the parent of a motorhead is itself an experience in education. We who labor in clean shirts in offices don’t have the abilities that motorheads have. I began to learn this when I had my car crashed. The cost to repair it was estimated at $800. “Hey, I can fix it,” said Jody. I doubted it, but let him go ahead, for I had nothing to lose.‎ My son ,with other motorheads, fixed the car. They got parts from a junkyard,‎ ‎ and ability from vo-tech classes. The lost was $25 instead of $800.‎ Since that first repair job, a broken air-conditioner, a non-functioning washer and a non-toasting toaster have been fixed. Neighbors and co-workers trust their car repairs to him.‎ These kids are happiest when doing repairs. They joke and laugh and are living in their own relaxed world. And their minds are bright despite their dirty hands and clothes.‎ I have learned a lot from my motorhead: publishers need printers, engineers need mechanics, and architects need builders. Most important, I have learned that fathers don’t need clones in footsteps or anywhere else.‎ My son may never make the school honor roll. But he made mine.‎ ‎24. What used to be the author’s hope for his son?‎ A. To avoid becoming his clone B. To resemble him in appearance C. To reach the author’s unachieved goals D. To develop in a different direction ‎25. The author let his son repair the car because he believed that .‎ A. His son had the ability to fix it B. it wouldn’t cause him any more loss C. it would save him much time D. other motorheads would come to help ‎26. In the author’s eyes, motorheads are .‎ A. cheerful and smart B. tidy and hardworking C. lazy but bright D. relaxed but rude ‎27. What did the author realize in the end?‎ A. Motorheads have greater ability than office workers B. It is important for one to make the honor roll C. Architects play a more important role than builders D. It is unwise to expect your child to follow your path C ‎ Millions of people along the US mid-Atlantic region should be preparing for severe snow, the National Weather Service has said. Forecasters say two feet of snow could fall over the weekend in some areas. A light dusting of snow on Wednesday night caused a traffic jam in Washington, but it is what lies ahead that is occupying the thoughts ‎ of millions of people living on the US east coast.‎ ‎ Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser tweeted an apology to her constituents(选民), saying that the city government had “failed to use the necessary resources effectively in response to the snow-for that I am sorry.” Among those affected was President Barack Obama, whose motorcade spent an hour and 12 minutes trying to get him from an airport back to the White House-a trip that typically takes about a half hour.‎ ‎ Routine commutes lasted up to three hours and some people abandoned their cars, after an inch fell-a small amount compared to what is expected on Friday and Saturday. Long queues have formed at supermarkets, as people expect shop closures over the weekend. “Heavy snow and blowing snow will cause dangerous conditions and will be threat to life and property,” the National Weather Service warned.‎ ‎ Across the US east coast at a glance:‎ l Classes were cancelled at schools in Kentucky and Tennessee, the first states being affected by the storm.‎ l Washington has requested Humvees from the National Guard so that emergency responders can reach isolated(孤立的) people and places. Besides, its underground train system will close throughout the weekend.‎ l West Virginia Govemor Earl Ray Tomblin has activated the National Guard to assist.‎ l In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania officials are calling on people to keep large salt stockpiles and plough vehicles in good repair.‎ ‎28.What do people living on the US east coast most worry about?‎ ‎ A. The traffic jam caused by snow on Wednesday noght ‎ B. The government’s dealing with the situation improperly ‎ C. The situation’s getting worse ‎ D. Their own lack of preparation for the on-coming bigger snow ‎29.Many aspects of people’s daily life are affected by snow. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?‎ ‎ A. transportation B. entertainment C. business D. schooling ‎30.Muriel Bowser’s words imply that ‎ ‎ A. the city government should take all the responsibilities for the severe situation ‎ B. the city of Washington didn’t have enough necessary resources ‎ C. the citizens of Washington would have to rely on themselves ‎ D. the city government should have dealt with the snow better ‎31.Which of the statements is true?‎ ‎ A. Heavy snow may cut off the connection of people in some places with the outside ‎ B. Obama was held up by snow when he went to an airport from the White House ‎ C. Despite the heavy snow, all the people can still go to work in their own cars ‎ D. People in Washington can travel by underground train at the weekend.‎ D ‎ Reading can be a social activity. Think of the people who belong to book groups. They choose books to read and then meet to discuss them. Now, the website BookCrossing.com turns the page on the traditional idea of a book group.‎ Members go on the site and register the books they own and would like to share. BookCrossing provides an identification number to stick inside the book. Then the person leaves it in a public place, hoping that the book will have an adventure, traveling far and wide with each new reader who finds it.‎ Bruce Pederson, the managing director of BookCrossing, says, “The two things that change your life are the people you meet and books you read. BookCrossing combines both.”‎ Members leave books on park benches and buses, in train stations and coffee shops. Whoever finds their book will go to the site and record where they have found it.‎ People who find a book can also leave a journal entry describing what they thought of it. E-mails are then sent to the BookCrossing to keep them updated about where their books have been found. Bruce Peterson says the idea is for people not to be selfish by keeping a book to gather dust on a shelf at home.‎ BookCrossing is part of a trend among people who want to get back to the “real” and not the virtual(虚拟). The site now has more than one million members in more than one hundred thirty-five countries.‎ ‎32. Why does the author mention book groups in the first paragraph?‎ A. To explain what they are B. To stress the importance of reading C. To introduce BookCrossing D. To encourage readers to share their ideas ‎33. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to?‎ A. The identification number B. An adventure C. A public place D. The book ‎34. What will a BookCrosser do with a book after reading it?‎ A. Pass it on to another reader B. Keep it safe in his bookcase C. Meet other readers to discuss it D. Mail it back to its owner ‎35. What is the best title for the text?‎ A. Online Reading: A Virtual Tour B. A Website Links People through Books C. A Book Group Brings Tradition Back D. Electronic Books: A new Trend 第二节 七选五（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。‎ ‎ Memory loss can occur to anyone. If you are unable to take good care of your memory, then chances are you will suffer from memory loss at a very young age. 36 ‎ ‎ Stress is a state of mental or emotional fatigue(疲劳). 37 This is the reason why we fail to remember or learn new things when we are mentally stressed. To prevent stress-related loss of memory and learning ability, one has to find the factors that increase stress and anxiety and deal with them.‎ If you exercise on a regular basis, your body will become stronger over time. 38 As your brain does more exercise, it gets healthier and works better. This is why students are encouraged to do mind exercises or play mind-related games regularly.‎ ‎ 39 It allows good blood circulation(循环) in the body and enable the mind to process present as well as past information quickly. However, many people neglect the importance of doing so. Also, always include healthy foods in your daily diet that can improve your memory, such as blueberries, spinach and broccoli.‎ These are just some of the causes of memory loss. At present, experts are unable to tell exactly what the main reason leading to memory loss is. This is because there could be many reasons leading to it, such as environmental factors. The brain is a complex organ. 40 What matters is that you are able to follow the right set of guidelines to prevent yourself from suffering from memory loss.‎ ‎ A. It affects the memory and learning ability of an individual ‎ B. Having a healthy and balanced diet is very important ‎ C. Trying giving yourself a break will be a good way ‎ D. It makes it almost impossible to find the true cause of memory loss ‎ E. This rule applies to the brain as well ‎ F. It is very helpful to have a regular place to put things in ‎ G. The following are the top three reason for memory loss and how you can avoid them 第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分20分）‎ 第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每题1分，满分15分）‎ ‎ 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选取最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。‎ ‎ One evening after our son, Jimmy, had gone to bed, my husband and I were chatting. He said, “I heard you and Jimmy had a 41 day! I looked at him, completely 41 . It turned out that our 6-year-old son had told him this story of how we 43 pizza from his favorite pizza place for lunch and went to an amusement park where we really enjoy ourselves. It seemed to be an exciting day. But we did 44 of that on that particular day. What a little liar!”‎ ‎ The next day 45 I asked my son about the 46 story he had told his father, he responded, “It’s not a lie, Mom! It’s realistic fiction.” He 47 to me that recently in the library with his first grade class, they had learned about realistic fiction. So he considered himself a(n) 48 for telling his Dad such a story. It was so hard not to 49 as he tried to make all this clear to me with such an innocent 50 on his face!‎ ‎ While I was proud that he had tried to 51 something he learned at school, it was important for him to learn the 52 between creatively telling a story and just telling someone a lie. Stories are for entertainment, not trickery. You must take it 53 . If a writer describes something he has 54 as a fact, he will lose the trust of his readers and face terrible consequences. As a mother, it is important for me to teach my son the importance of being honest without stopping his 55 . Jimmy still loves reading and telling stories. But we haven’t heard anything like the day he told his father about since we had our conversation.‎ ‎41.A. secret B. tiring C. fun D. tough ‎42.A. embarrassed B. puzzled C.‎ ‎ worried D. disappointed ‎43.A. required B. booked C. ordered D. earned ‎44.A. none B. everything C. something D. anything ‎45.A. after B. before C. where D. when ‎46.A. amusing B. false C. moving D. satisfying ‎47.A. apologized B. told C. announced D. explained ‎48.A. teacher B. worker C. author D. librarian ‎49.A. disturb B. laugh C. consider D. ignore ‎50.A. appearance B. look C. mark D. sign ‎51.A. carry on B. take up C. make sense of D. work out ‎52.A. connection B. difference C. similarity D. relation ‎53.A. personally B. bravely C. seriously D. happily ‎54.A. liked B. experienced C. believed D. imagined ‎55.A. interest B. creativity C. patience D. determination 第Ⅱ卷 第三部分 英语知识运用 第二节 语法填空（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分5分）‎ ‎ 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。‎ ‎ The Dragon Boat Festival is one of the most significant traditional festivals. It 56 (celebrate) on the fifth month according to the Chinese calendar.‎ ‎ The festival is said to be 57 honour of Qu Yuan, a great poet who tried all ‎ his best to help his own country but failed and committed suicide by drowning himself in Miluo River. The folks respected and loved him so much 58 they threw zongzi into the river 59 (prevent) fish from eating his body. Later it became a custom for people to eat zongzi and watch dragon boat races on that day.‎ ‎ To advance and enrich the fine cultural heritage of the nation, the Dragon Boat Festival has been an 60 (office) public holiday in our country since 2008.‎ 第四部分 书面表达（共两节，满分20分）‎ 第一节 短文改错（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）‎ ‎ 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，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；‎ ‎ 2.只允许修改5处，多者（从第6处起）不计分。‎ ‎ The final event in the Olympics is the marathon, which is also usually the most exciting. As the leader come into the stadium to run the last few metres of the 42-kilometre race, the crowd rises to its foot to shout and cheer. The marathon had been an Olympic event since the modern games started in 1896. At first the distance was 40 kilometres. In 1908, however, at the London Olympics, it was changed. The marathon is the final Olympic event because it is thought to be hardest. But experts believe that most people-even people who are not particular good at sport-can run a marathon, if they train for it.‎ 第二节 书面表达（满分25分）‎ ‎ 为了丰富同学们的课余生活，倡导健康的生活方式，学校近期将举行秋季篮球比赛。请以班级体育委员的身份，写一篇动员全班积极参与此次活动的演讲稿。演讲稿内容包括以下要点：‎ ‎1.积极参加体育锻炼的重要意义：‎ ‎ a.增强体魄；b.提高学习效率；c.加强团队写作能力；‎ ‎2.向全班同学发起号召，鼓励同学们积极参与。‎ 绵阳南山中学2017年秋季高2019届半期考试 英语试题参考答案 阅读理解21-23 CBD 24-27 CBAD 28-31 CBDA 32-35 CDAB 七选五36-40 GAEBD 完形填空41-45 CBCAD 46-50 BDCBB 51-55 ABCDB 语法填空56.is celebrated 57.in 58.that 59.to prevent 60.official 短文改错1.come改为comes 2.foot改为feet 3.had been中had改为has 4.hardest前加the ‎5.Particular改为particularly 作文参考 ‎ May I have your attention, please, everyone. Recently, the school is going to hold the Autumn Basketball Game of this year. As far as I am concerned, this game is a very good chance for us. For one thing, doing sports will not only do good to our health, but also helps us to refresh ourselves and keep a clearer mind, which will make us learn more efficiently. For another, it is an activity in which every one can participate and contribute to the glory of the whole class. Last but not(the) least, this basketball game provides us with a precious opportunity to practice the sports spirit. And remember “United, we stand; divided, we fall.” Therefore, I strongly insist that every one of our class take part in it.‎ ‎ ‎