2017-2018学年辽宁省盘锦市高级中学高二下学期期末考试英语试题（Word版）

2017-2018学年辽宁省盘锦市高级中学高二下学期期末考试英语试题（Word版）

‎2017-2018学年辽宁省盘锦市高级中学高二下学期期末考试期末英语试题 英语试题（时间：100分钟 总分：150分）‎ 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）‎ 从A、 B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。‎ A A music festival is a community event focusing on live performances of singing and instrument playing that is often presented with a theme. On the list are the music festivals for fans around the world. Find your favorite now!‎ Field Day January 1, 2018. Sydney Field Pay means New Year’s Day for young people in Sydney. Seen as the city’s original multi－stage party, it’s a gathering of friends coming together for a great fun - filled first day of the year. There’s an air of hope and positive energy on a perfect summer’s day.‎ The Envision Festival February 22 – 25, 2018, Uvita The Envision Festival is an annual gathering in Costa Rica that aims to provide an opportunity for different cultures to work with one another to create a better community. The festival encourages people to practice art, music, dance performances, and education. Meanwhile, our connection with nature is expected to be strengthened.‎ The McDowell Mountain Music Festival March 2 - 4, 2018, Phoenix The McDowell Mountain Music Festival is Phoenix’s musical celebration of community culture. Since its founding in 2004, it is the only 100% non – profit music festival designed to support, entertain and educate the community. The festival attracts thousands of visitors each year from around the country, and it is an opportunity to experience true culture.‎ The Old Settler’s Music Festival April 19 - 22, 2018, Dale The Old Settler’s Music Festival is a nationally known music festival for American music. The festival is held in the country of Texas at the height of the wild flower season. The Old Settler’s Music Festival offers great music and activities for the whole family.‎ ‎1. In which city can people enjoy a fun New Year’s Day?‎ A. Phoenix B. Uvita. C. Sydney D. Dale ‎2. What is special about the McDowell Mountain Music Festival?‎ A. It encourages people to receive education.‎ B. It is not aimed at making money.‎ C. It provides an opportunity for friend gathering.‎ D. It focuses on cultural exchanges.‎ ‎3. Which festivals are connected with nature?‎ A. Field Day and the Envision Festival.‎ B. The Envision Festival and the McDowell Mountain Music Festival.‎ C. The Old Settler’s Music Festival and the McDowll McDowell Mountain Music Festival.‎ D. The Envision Festival and the Old Settler’s Music Festival.‎ ‎ ‎ B For years, my time spent in the shower could have got me a mention in Guinness World Records as the shortest time taken to bathe. I hurried up during this process.‎ One day, however, while at a party, I heard an artist friend telling everybody that his idea came while he was having a shower. “What about you?” he asked, “Don’t you get your creative thoughts from the same place?”‎ ‎“I’m in and out in a hurry,” I told him proudly. “I have no time to waste!”‎ ‎“What a pity,” he said. “That’s the place where you need to slow down; plenty of great thoughts come from there!” I tried it out. I slowed down the whole process, started enjoying the warm water, taking a little longer to soap myself and even spending more time just enjoying the process, and realized how much I had missed in hurrying up all these years.‎ A woman told me how much stress her friend was suffering from and how she sought to convince her that she needed to find ways to relax. She gave her a videotape on stress management and relaxation techniques, and encouraged her to watch it right away. Fifteen minutes later, her friend handed back the tape. “It was good,” she said,” but I don’t need it.”‎ ‎“But it’s a 70 - minute video,” the woman replied, “You couldn’t have watched the whole thing.”‎ ‎“Yes, I did,” her friend said. “I put it in fast - forward!”‎ A major social problem of the 21st century is Hurry Sickness. We hurry through work. We swallow fast food. We complain that we don’t have enough time. We race through the days and weeks until one day we look back in amazement and comment, “My god, how the years flew by!” Then we realize the heavy price we have paid for traveling fast.‎ Symptoms of Hurry Sickness include stress and anxiety, bad relationships, lowered work performance and even disease. Some people don’t survive it. What’s the cure? Slow down, for life is so short and precious that we must live it well.‎ ‎4. What was the advantage of taking a shower in the eyes of the artist friend?‎ A. Time was saved. B. Nothing was missed.‎ C. Great ideas flew away. D. Creative thoughts came.‎ ‎5. What was the trouble with the woman’s friend?‎ A. She felt stressed. B. She found the tape useless.‎ C. She found no way to relax. D. She watched the tape too fast.‎ ‎6. What are the major trouble people face in the 21st century in the writer’s eyes?‎ A. People run fast to work. B. Everything is done in a hurry.‎ C. People don’t have enough time. D. Time flies without being noticed.‎ ‎7. How can the problem be settled?‎ A. By pacing down. B. By learning to survive.‎ C. By developing friendship. D. By performing good work.‎ ‎ C Regardless of how far we’d like to believe gender(性别) equality in the workplace has come, there’s still a yawning gap between male and female leaders in the professional world. A 2018 statistic shows that women nowadays hold just 5.8 percent of CEOs positions at S&P 500 companies, according to Catalyst.‎ While it’s not a huge shock that women are somewhat underrepresented in leadership positions, what is surprising though, is the fact that females may actually be better suited to lead in almost every area, at least according to new findings from the BI Norwegian Business School.‎ In their research, Professor Martinsen and Professor Lars Glas surveyed (调查) 2,900 managers with a special focus on personality types. The results were clear: Women scored higher than men in four of the five major leadership-centric categories.‎ While some people believe that men inherently make better leaders — probably because they picture a leader with a commanding voice, which is more typical of men than women — this piece of research suggests that women are better at methodical management and goal-setting, openness, sociability and supportiveness, as well as ability to communicate clearly.‎ There was one area in which men scored higher than women, though, and that was on emotional stability and ability to face job-related pressure and stress. The results suggest that women are more sensitive to the effects of high-pressure or highly emotional situations.‎ Obviously, it’s important to consider individual(个人的) differences. Anyone, regardless of gender, may be an inspiring leader and a competent boss. So next time you’re hiring for a management position, you just might want to give the resumes(简历) from female candidates a harder look.‎ ‎8. What makes us shocked much at leadership positions?‎ A. Women are worse than men.‎ B. Men take almost all high positions.‎ C. There is a huge gap between genders.‎ D. Women might behave better in every field.‎ ‎9. Which of the following can best replace the underlined word ‘‘inherently” in paragraph 4?‎ A. properly B. potentially C. naturally D. normally ‎10. Which of the following may be the best title of this text?‎ A. How We Can Figure Out The Boss B. Why Women Are Better Than Men C. Why Women Make Better Bosses D. How We Can Tell Gender Difference ‎11. Who might have special interest in this article?‎ A. Job hunters. B. Employers. C. Employees. D. University students.‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ D One of the most striking findings of a newly research in the UK is that of the people interviewed, one in two believes that it is becoming more difficult to meet someone to start a family with.‎ Why are many finding it increasingly difficult to start close relationships? Does modern life really make it harder to fall in love? Or are we making it harder for ourselves? It is certainly the case today that contemporary couples benefit in different ways from relationships. Women no longer rely upon partners for money or status. A man doesn’t expect his wife to be in sole (唯一的) charge of running his household and raising his children.‎ But perhaps the knowledge that we can live perfectly well without a partnership means that it takes much more to persuade people to abandon their independence.‎ In theory, finding a partner should be much simpler these days. Only a few generations ago, your choice of soul mate was limited by geography, social convention and family tradition. Although it was never clear, many marriages were essentially arranged. Now those barriers have been broken down. You can approach a builder or a brain surgeon in any bar in any city on any given evening. When the world is your oyster (牡蛎), you surely have a better chance of finding a pearl.‎ But it seems that the old conventions have been replaced by the limitations of choice. The expectations of partners are raised to an unmanageable degree: good looks, impressive salary, kind to grandmother, and right socks. There is no room for error in the first impression.‎ We think that a relationship can be perfect. If it isn’t, it should be ended. We work to protect ourselves against future heartache and don’t put in the hard emotional labor needed to build a strong relationship. Twelve-hour work at the office makes relaxed after-hours dating difficult. The cost of housing and child-raising creates pressure to have a stable income and career before a life partnership.‎ ‎12. What is a contemporary family like in UK today?‎ A. Couples share the burdens. B. Men begin to depend on women.‎ C. Women are responsible for housework. ‎ D. It is difficult to take care of a family.‎ ‎13. Why do people preserve their independence?‎ A. To live alone happily. B. To have more choices.‎ C. To avoid marriages. D. To ignore traditions.‎ ‎14. What makes it hard for people to date?‎ A. Mental headache in dating. B. The pressure to survive.‎ C. Bad luck in finding a partner. D. The faith between life partners.‎ ‎15. What is the author trying to inform us in this text?‎ A. Perfect marriages conflict with independence.‎ B. People should, spend more money on marriages.‎ C. The expectations and reality separate the lovers.‎ D. Independence is much more important than love.‎ 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。‎ When we choose to worry over what we don't possess, we actually stand at a risk of losing whatever we already have. 16 Therefore, there is no way we can succeed in life unless our mind is first happy and satisfied and then yearns(渴望) for more. Here are some ways to help you to be more grateful.‎ Choose to be grateful. Well, whether to complain about what you don't have or to be thankful for what you have is a conscious choice you make yourself. Treasure what you have and strive for what you need next. Some are always worrying over what they don't have or can't achieve in the present. 17 ‎ Look around you. When in fear or frustration, look around yourself for examples of patience and gratitude. 18 Observe how trees stand tall and brave the fury of storms, rains and the ever-changing seasons.‎ ‎ 19 Once you have the mindset to be first thankful for the life you have, you will find hundreds of ways to do that. As you live your normal daily routine, you will find a number of hidden opportunities to be thankful for the bounties(奖励) you have.‎ Think positive to achieve positive. 20 If you keep telling yourself that the present tough times shall pass and you are happy with what you have, you actually get the courage to deal with the crisis.‎ A.After all,it is our mind that rules our body.‎ B.Think about why you should be grateful.‎ C.Look for hidden ways to be thankful. ‎ D.Your thoughts can shape your life.‎ E.Learn to observe how birds are grateful to nature for their food F.Helping others is just one of such examples!‎ G.Actually, it is merely a way to waste the precious present moments.‎ 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、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。‎ Last year, I met with a major accident.This accident totally changed the_21_I used to look at things in my life. Like every day, it was time for my office for which I used to go_22_a two wheeler vehicle. And that day I was not in the_23_to wear the helmet. It’s very_24_to ride a two wheeler in India and_25_most of the Indians are ignorant about is wearing a helmet.And it was a_26_for me too to wear a helmet every single day.‎ So I was riding the vehicle at an average speed of 30-40 mph when I thought to go_27_of a scooter（小型摩托车）being slowly ridden (on the left end of the lane) by a middle-aged man in parallel. The only_28_here was the wrong timing. The man without any hint or even looking at the back to check if any vehicle was approaching, _29_ with his hand and immediately took a right turn to cross the street.‎ Unfortunately, just a second or two before this I had_30_my vehicle to overtake the man. 3 seconds after, I knew our vehicles would bang as we were in a_31_distance. In the very next moment, we along with our_32_skidded for some distance. I got hit on the road directly on my back. It was a terrible jerk and the_33_developed pain gave me a serious sickening feeling. But for that moment I could only think about two things.“What would have happened if I hadn’t worn a helmet today?” “Was_34_person alright”?‎ Thankfully, the man was all right_35_he too was wearing the helmet.‎ That split second_36_of wearing the helmet changed my entire life, and turned this_37_accident into a minor one. I really thank myself for the decision I_38_that day. After this incident, I_39_myself I will always wear a helmet in any condition. This idea may not seem important to many of us, but it saved my life and the biggest of all, it made me realize how important small acts can_40_to be!‎ ‎21.A.idea B.mind C.way D.point ‎22.A.on B.in C.by D.at ‎23.A.case B.condition C.hope D.mood ‎24.A.difficult B.common C.fortunate D.dangerous ‎25.A.what B.which C.that D.whether ‎26.A.habit B.regret C.pain D.goal ‎27.A.forward B.round C.down D.ahead ‎28.A.concern B.problem C.burden D.matter ‎29.A.shook B.indicated C.responded D.hesitated ‎30.A.sped up B.caught up C.taken D.declared ‎31.A.long B.large C.close D.straight ‎32.A.bodies B.friends C.helmets D.vehicles ‎33.A.suddenly B.generally C.frequently D.lately ‎34.A.another B.the other C.other D.the others ‎35.A.though B.if C.when D.as ‎36.A.decision B.demand C.target D.solution ‎37.A.ridiculous B. strange C.major D.vital ‎38.A.analysed B.found C.made D.put ‎39.A.promised B.informed C.forgave D.doubted ‎40.A.figure out B.stand out C.carry out D.turn out 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或括号内单词的正确形式。‎ Roofs and windows of buildings aren’t the only surfaces that can be used to produce solar power．In China， 41 (construct)has begun of the country’s first solar highway，in which solar panels are placed underneath transparent concrete．‎ ‎ The solar highway is a 2 km stretch(一段)of road 42 (lie) on the Jinan City Expressway and it’s divided into three layers．The see-through concrete protects a set of solar panels of two 43 (size)．Beneath the solar panels 44 (be)a layer that separates them from the damp ground．‎ The road 45 (it)has already been completed，and now it’s only a matter of connecting the grid(输电网)， 46 is expected to be finished by the end of the year alongside the completion of the Jinan Expressway’s south section．‎ ‎ This isn’t the first solar road China has worked on．Earlier this year，the Qilu Transportation Development Group，also handling the Jinan Expressway solar road， 47 (build)a 160-meter-long solar road in 48 city of Jinan．It has the ability of heating up to keep the highway clear of snow and ice，and is able to 49 (wireless) charge electric vehicles．The new solar highway is expected to one day be equipped _50_____________the same features．‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ 第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）‎ 第一节 短文改错 (共10小题; 每小题1分, 满分10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处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 ‎ 增加: 在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧）, 并在其下写出该加的词。 ‎ 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10处, 多者（从第11处起）不计分。‎ It was late when we left the restaurant. We have already crossed a long bridge when I discovered I had left my purse at the restaurant. There was nothing we could do but to turn around.‎ ‎ There was no chance we could return to the restaurant before the closing time. Then we remembered a friend of ours who lived six block from a restaurant. He listened to our story carefully but then he promised he would run over to the restaurant, that my purse had been left. Finally, we recovered the purse. Our friend sounded delightedly to have been a part of this little adventure. Beside finding the lost purse, I also had a sense of great happy.‎ 第二节 书面表达 （25分）‎ ‎ ‎ 假设你是李华，你所在的班级决定成立“英语电影俱乐部”。请你给你校的外教 John 写封信，邀请 他加入该俱乐部，要点如下：‎ ‎1．成立俱乐部的目的；‎ ‎2．活动时间、地点和内容；‎ ‎3．邀请加入并聘为顾问（counselor）。 注意：1．词数 100 左右；‎ ‎2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。‎ Dear John,‎ Yours sincerely, ‎ Li Hua ‎ 阅读（每题2分）‎ ‎1--3 C B D 4--7 D A B A 8---11 . D C C B ‎12--15 A A B C 16--20 A G E C D 完形填空（每题1.5分）‎ ‎21-25 CADBA 26-30 CDBBA ‎ ‎31-35 CDABD 36-40 ACCAD 语法填空（每题1.5分）‎ ‎41．construction 42．lying 43．sizes 44．is 45．itself ‎ ‎46．which 47．built 48．the 49．wirelessly 50 with ‎ 改错 ‎ 1 have --had 2 to去掉 3 chance 后加that ‎ ‎4 block---blocks 5 a---the 6 but ----and 7 that ---where ‎ ‎8 delightedly ---delighted 9 Beside ---Besides 10 happy -----happiness ‎ 作文 Dear John,‎ To arouse our interest in English learning and provide a platform for us to learn about English culture through movie watching, our class has decided to set up English Movie Club．‎ We’ll gather in our classroom after school every Saturday, when a variety of activities will be organized, such as watching English movies, writing movie reviews, discussing movies and so on．‎ On behalf of our class, I’m much honored to warmly invite you to join us and be our counselor．I firmly believe that your appearance in our club will definitely inspire us all to know more about English culture and become more interested in learning and using English and therefore work harder at English．We’ll be expecting you in our class at 5:00 pm this Saturday．Thank you．‎ ‎ Yours sincerely,‎ ‎ Li Hua