2017-2018学年广东省汕头市金山中学高二下学期期末考试 英语 Word版

2017-2018学年广东省汕头市金山中学高二下学期期末考试 英语 Word版

汕头市金山中学2017-2018学年度高二第二学期期末考试 英 语 ‎ 本试卷共三部分，满分135分（120×1.125）。考试时间120分钟。‎ 注意事项：‎ ‎1．答卷前，考生务必分别将答题卷上的姓名、考试号用黑色字迹的签字笔填写，用2B铅笔将考试号对应的信息点涂黑。‎ ‎2．选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。‎ 第一部分: 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）‎ 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。‎ A Lost cities that have been found The White City In 2015, a team of explorers to Honduras in search of “the Lost City of the Monke God” led to the discovery of the White City. They found the ruins in the Mosquitia region of the Central American country which is known for poisonous snakes, vicious jaguars and deadly insects. It is believed that local people hid here when the Spanish conquerors(征服者) occupied their homeland in the16th century.‎ Canopus and Heracleion Modern researchers were teased by the ancient writings about the Egyptian cities Canopus and Heracleion -- where Queen Cleopatra often visited. But the cities weren’t found until 1992, when a search in Alexandria waters found that the two cities had been flooded for centuries. Artifacts(史前器物) showed that the cities once highly developed as a trade network, which helped researchers piece together more about the last queen of Egypt.‎ Machu Picchu A Yale professor discovered “the Lost City in the Clouds” in 1911. A combination of palaces, plazas, temples and homes, Machu Picchu displays the Inca Empire at the height of its rule. The city, which was abandoned in the 16th century for unknown reasons, was hidden by the local people from the Spanish conquerors for centuries keeping it so well preserved.‎ Troy The ancient city of Troy in Homer’s The Iliad was considered a fictional setting for his characters to run wild. But in 1871, explorations in northwestern Turkey exposed nine ancient cities layered (层叠) on top of each other, the earliest dating back to about 5,000 years before. It was later determined that the sixth or seventh layer contained the lost city of Troy and that it was actually destroyed by an earthquake, not a wooden horse.‎ ‎21. Why did people hide in the White City in the 16th century?‎ A. To survive the war. B. To search for a lost city. ‎ C. To protect their country. D. To avoid dangerous animals. ‎ ‎22. Which of the following was related to a royal family member? ‎ A. The White City B. Canopus and Heracleion ‎ C. Machu Picchu D. Troy ‎ ‎23. What can we learn about Troy? ‎ A. It was built by Homer. B. It consisted of nine cities.‎ C. It had a history of 5,000 years. D. It was ruined by a natural disaster. ‎ B When 1 was a boy we used to live across the road from a big hill with huge oak trees growing out of it. When winter arrived, thick, heavy snow would fall, and my two brothers would grab their sleds heading over to the hill for a day of fun．I remember watching them with envy because 1 was still too small to go sledding. Finally, one winter 1 was considered big enough and joined my brothers as they carried their sleds up the long hill and prepared to ride down it.‎ The first few trips I rode with one of my brothers and had the time of my life. It was so exhilarating when the wind whipped across my face as I flew down the hillside on the wooden sled. Near the end of the day 1 was overjoyed too when my oldest brother decided to let me try riding the sled all by myself. I climbed on it full of excitement and lay on my stomach. Then with one big push my brother sent me down the snowy hillside. 1 was doing pretty well too until I hit an old stump hidden by the snow and went off course, straight towards one of those big oak trees. My heart pounded in my chest and I could hear myself screaming. At the last possible second I rolled off and the sled crashed into the tree. I could hear my brothers running down the hill yelling, “You have to steer(操控)! You have to steer!”‎ ‎ Sadly, that wasn’t the last time I failed to steer when some obstacle knocked me off course in my life. Many times problems, troubles, and my own failures have sent me crashing into the trees of anger, frustration, and despair. I am still learning that life isn’t always safe sledding I am still learning that it is up to me to steer myself back to love, back to kindness, back to goodness, and back to God. ‎ ‎ Life is a trip, but no one ever said it was a smooth ride. Steer well then. Steer straight. Steer your soul towards the light and the love we are all meant for. ‎ ‎24. What do we know about the author when he was very young? ‎ A. He lived on a big hill with huge oak trees on it.‎ B. He was frightened to go sledding with his brothers.‎ C. He longed to go sledding with his brothers.‎ D. He carried his brothers’ sleds as they went sledding.‎ ‎25. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “exhilarating” in Paragraph 2?‎ A. delightful B. terrifying C. ordinary D. violent ‎26. Why did the author fall off his sled?‎ A. Because his sled crashed in an oak tree.‎ B. Because he lost control of his sled.‎ C. Because his brother pushed it so hard.‎ D. Because the hillside was snowy.‎ ‎27. What does the author mean to tell us?‎ A. Losing control of a sled can be dangerous.‎ B. Courage and determination can change one’s life.‎ C. Life can be controlled by one himself.‎ D. Life is a mystery full of coincidences.‎ C Chinese audiences seemed not to have been satisfied with the third season of the highly anticipated food documentary A Bite of China.‎ Picky viewers complain that some of the narration is not accurate, while others pinpoint misleading content. At the same time, food blogger @barbara questioned whether it is appropriate to give a close-up shot of the poisonous plant Nandina（南天竺）in a food program.‎ A Bite of China, which debuted in 2012, became hugely popular nationwide for its quality introduction of some rarely-known and mouth-watering domestic cuisine. In the new show, however, watchers are not satisfied with “irrelevant” food references, such as lipsticks made of Chinese traditional medicine and martial arts master.‎ The first episode introduced a hand-made iron frying pan from east China’s Shandong province, which prompted thousands of Chinese Internet users to buy one from China’s leading e-commerce website Tmall in the next few days. Sales of the pan at “Zhensanhuan” surged 6,000 times compared with a year ago, according to Beijing Youth Daily.‎ In response to overwhelming criticism and questions, A Bite of China production crew responded on Weibo that they seek innovation despite the risks following the first two phenomenal seasons.‎ ‎“It is unavoidable to make comparisons with the first two, and some audiences may not accept the changes,” the crew said. “We explore the culture and civilization behind food, and give food a historic touch. That’s why we feature culinary（烹饪的）tools, feast and rituals, as well as a healthy diet to show Chinese wisdom and philosophy, which has not been shown in any food programs before.”‎ ‎28. Why does the passage mention Nandina?‎ A. Because some of the narration is not accurate.‎ B. Because it may be improper to give a close-up shot of a poisonous plant.‎ C. Because it is misleading content.‎ D. Because it is not attractive at all to most picky viewers.‎ ‎29. Which of the following elements leads to viewers’ dissatisfaction with the new show?‎ A. some mouth-watering domestic cuisines B. food-unrelated items C. some rarely-known cuisines D. the increasing sales of the pan at “Zhensanhuan”‎ ‎30. According to its production crew, what is unique to ‘A Bite of China III’?‎ A. It makes comparisons with the first two episodes.‎ B. It tells the story of some martial arts related to food.‎ C. It receives overwhelming criticism and questions from audience.‎ D. It focuses on cooking tools, rituals and healthy eating.‎ ‎31. What is the best the title for the passage?‎ A. A Bite of China III' Draws Criticism from Audiences B. A Bite of China III' Maintains High Viewership Ratings C. A Bite of China III' Changes for the Worse D. A Bite of China III' Explains its Purposes D The organic food has gained a lot of popularity as they are being considered as healthier and tastier. A fair number of people advocate a large-scale shift to organic farming from conventional agriculture. But this might not seem well-founded.‎ Since the mid-19th century, conventional industrial agriculture has become incredibly efficient on a simple land to food basis. Conventional farming gets more and more crop per square foot of land, which can mean less wilderness needs to be transformed to farmland.‎ To make farming more efficient, conventional agriculture uses a significant amount of synthetic fertilizer(合成肥料) each year, and all that nitrogen(氮) enables much faster plant growth. However, the cost is paid in vast polluted dead zones at the mouths of many of the world’s rivers, because much of the nitrogen ends up running off the soil and into the oceans. This also makes conventional farming one of the major threats to the environment.‎ To weaken the environmental impact of agriculture, improve soil quality as well as produce healthier foods, some farmers have turned to organic farming. Environmentalists have also welcomed organic food as better for the planet than the food produced by agricultural corporations. Organic practices—refusing artificial fertilizers and chemical pesticides—are considered far more sustainable. Sales of organic food rose 7.7% in 2010, up to $26.7 billion—and people are making those purchases for their moral senses as much as their tongues.‎ Yet a new meta-analysis in Nature does the math and comes to a hard conclusion: organic farming produces 25% fewer crops on average than conventional agriculture. This is definitely a downside of organic farming, especially when global population is still growing rapidly.‎ In the Nature analysis, scientists performed an analysis of 66 studies comparing conventional and organic methods across 34 different crop species, from fruits to grains. They found that organic farming delivered a lower output for every crop type, though the difference varied widely. For crops like fruit trees, organic trailed conventional agriculture by just 5%. Yet for major grain crops and vegetables—all of which provide the world’s main calories—conventional agriculture outperformed organics by more than 25%. ‎ What that means is that while organic farming may be more sustainable than conventional agriculture, there are trade-offs(此消彼长) with each. So an ideal global agriculture system may borrow the best from both systems rather than upholding merely organic or conventional practices.‎ ‎32. The purpose of the passage is to ___________.‎ A. compare two types of farming B. criticize conventional agriculture C. discuss the development of farming D. argue for a realistic agriculture system ‎ ‎33. According to the passage, conventional farming ___________.‎ A. produces more crops with fewer fertilizers B. achieves efficiency at a huge cost to the environment C. offers a long-term solution to global demand for food D. performs far better for each crop type than organic farming ‎34. The author may agree with ___________.‎ A. employing organic farming to plant rice B. adopting organic practices to grow potato C. using conventional methods to plant cabbage D. applying conventional farming to growing apple ‎35. Which of the following shows the development of ideas in this passage?‎ A. B.‎ C. D.‎ CP: Central Point P: Point Sp: Sub-point(次要点) C：Conclusion ‎ 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。选项中的两项为多余选项。‎ Whether you want to improve your writing skills as a creative writer or simply perfect your skills for schoolwork, you can take some steps to learn how to be a better writer.‎ ‎1. Use active instead of passive voice.‎ In English, the most basic sentence structure is S-V-O: Subject-Verb-Object( 主-谓-宾). The passive voice(被动语态) usually requires more words and use of a “to be” verb form, which can suck the energy out of your writing. Learn to avoid these constructions as much as you can. 36 It conventionally uses the passive voice to put the emphasis on the results, rather than the researchers. ‎ ‎2. 37 ‎ Finding the right verb or adjective(形容词) can turn an uninspired sentence into one people will remember and quote for years to come. Look for words that are as specific as possible. Strong doesn't mean obscure, or more complicated. Don't say "utilize" when you could say "use." 38 ‎ ‎3. Cut the chaff. ‎ ‎ 39 You don't get points for saying in 50 words what could be said in 20, or for using multi-syllable(音节) words when a short one does just as well. It might feel good at first to pack a lot of ideas and details into a single sentence, but chances are that sentence is just going to be hard to read. If a phrase doesn't add anything valuable, just cut it. 40 If you notice that your writing is filled with "-ly" words, it might be time to take a deep breath and give your writing more focus.‎ ‎ A. Use strong words. ‎ ‎ B. Show, don't tell. ‎ ‎ C. Good writing is simple, clear and direct.‎ ‎ D. The main exception to this is science writing.‎ ‎ E. Cutting the chaff is best done at the editing stage.‎ ‎ F. "He sprinted" is not necessarily better than "he ran."‎ G. Don't write "screamed fearfully" -- "scream" already suggests fear.‎ 第二部分: 语言知识运用（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。‎ Ask someone for their first memory and they will often give some fairly dull possibilities and not be sure which comes first. However, I have no __41 at all about mine. The earliest thing I recall is looking down and seeing flames coming out of my__42 .‎ It was a Sunday afternoon in July 1981 when I __43 fire. I was in the garden with my dad. It was a sunny day but slightly breezy (有微风的)．I was standing nearby as my dad __44 to light the barbecue. After several failed attempts, __45 he had to use some sort of accelerant (助燃剂)．It caused a small fireball, which was flying towards me __46 the breeze suddenly__47 in my direction. That’s where the__48 memory of my burning ankles kicks in. My dad __49 fast. He dashed indoors, grabbed a large blanket and__50 to wrap me in it.‎ The next thing I remember is sitting on a box, feeling hot and __51 water over and over again; then being driven to a__52 . I underwent lots of skin operations and for weeks I wasn’t able to bend my legs, which had to be wrapped in bandages. __53 this period, I don’t recall experiencing pain. It was only when I__54 what an exciting summer my sister was having that my situation began to seem __55 .‎ My dad and I have never talked much about the__56 — my dad has never been an especially__57 person. Now that I have kids of my own, I do sometimes wonder what he__58 . I’ve never felt any __59 towards him, and I recognize that but for his swift actions the situation could have been__60 . But I’d certainly never have a barbecue with my kids.‎ ‎41．A. choice　　　　‎ B．idea ‎ C．doubt ‎ D．worry ‎42．A.ankles ‎ B．blanket ‎ C．sleeves ‎ D．belly ‎43．A. exchanged ‎ B．set ‎ C．held ‎ D．caught ‎44．A. pretended ‎ B．struggled ‎ C．refused ‎ D．managed ‎45．A. eventually ‎ B．gradually ‎ C．interestingly ‎ D．fortunately ‎46．A. before ‎ B．unless ‎ C．though ‎ D．as ‎47．A. stopped ‎ B．howled ‎ C．changed ‎ D．dropped ‎48．A. vivid ‎ B．sweet ‎ C．precious ‎ D．vague ‎49．A. hid ‎ B．acted ‎ C．escaped ‎ D．approached ‎50．A. got away ‎ B．broke in ‎ C．stood by ‎ D．ran back ‎51．A. waiting for ‎ B．asking for ‎ C．paying for ‎ D．searching for ‎52．A. hospital ‎ B．pool ‎ C．café ‎ D．gym ‎53．A. Thanks to ‎ B．But for ‎ C．Throughout ‎ D．After ‎54．A. realized ‎ B．attended ‎ C．requested ‎ D．explained ‎55．A. ridiculous ‎ B．acceptable ‎ C．satisfactory ‎ D．unbearable ‎56．A. illness ‎ B．conflict ‎ C．accident ‎ D．visit ‎57．A. strict ‎ B．open ‎ C．shy ‎ D．honest ‎58．A. gave away ‎ B．took over ‎ C．went through ‎ D．looked into ‎59．A. sympathy ‎ B．anxiety ‎ C．guilt ‎ D．anger ‎60．A. worse ‎ B．simpler ‎ C．stranger ‎ D．clearer 第二节语法填空（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（不多于3个单词）。‎ The world-known Silk Road across the Eurasian Continent is a friendship bridge 61 (link) the Europe and Asian people. It is one of the most important theme tourist routes in the world and the most 62 (value) tourist product in China. From the time Zhang Qian 63 (open) up the world-famous Silk Road during the ‎ Han Dynasty, until the collapse of the Yuan Dynasty, it enjoyed 64 history of about 1,600 years.‎ Silk Road with 65 (it) 2,000 years history has witnessed the historical changes and the progress of culture exchanges between China and the Western countries. The section in China, many ethnic cultures 66 (include), is also as a jade belt. The 67 (people) of these ethnic groups such as Mongolians, Huis, Uyghurs, Hazaks have maintained their unique traditions and cultures, living habits and religious beliefs, 68 form the soul of the Silk Road and attract many tourists to visit. In fact, 69 the Silk Road in the northwest of China, there are another two trade roads in the southwest of China and by sea, which also contribute 70 (great) to the development of the world. They are called the “Southern Silk Road” and the “Silk Road on the Sea”.‎ 第三部分: 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。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(＼)划掉。‎ 修改：在错的词下画一横线，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.允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。‎ Dear Jack，‎ ‎ Welcome to my school！Upon your arrival，there will be a party for you organizing by my classmates. You may attend to English classes to feel a differently learning style. After that，you can go to your host family that you can experience the Chinese way of life. You can have meals together chatting about whatever interest you.‎ ‎ The host family will also show you off some famous scenic spots. You can see people selling kites everywhere because our city was home to kites. There are varieties of kites to choose. So isn't that a good idea to buy some for your friends？Write to me unless you have any questions about the schedule.‎ Yours，‎ Li Hua 笫二节书面表达（满分25分）‎ 假定你是李华，你在电视上观看了留学生朋友Henry参加的“外国人唱中文歌比赛”。他在比赛中获得了一等奖。请你给他写一封信表示祝贺，要点如下：‎ 1. 表示祝贺；‎ 2. 赞赏与评价；‎ 3. 对他的祝愿。‎ 注意：1.词数100左右；‎ ‎2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。‎ 汕头市金山中学2017-2018学年度高二第二学期期末考试卷 英语参考答案 第一部分: 阅读理解（共20 小题; 每小题2分，满分40分）‎ 第一节21-23 ABD 24-27 CABC 28—31 BBDA 32-35 DBCA ‎ 第二节36-40 DAFCG 第二部分: 语言知识运用（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）‎ ‎41-45 CADBA 46-50 DCABD 51-55 BACAD 56-60 CBCDA 第二节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）‎ ‎61. linking 62.valuable 63.opened64. a 65. its 66. included 67. peoples 68. which ‎69. besides 70. greatly 第三部分: 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）‎ ‎1. 第二句organizing改成organized 2.第三句 attend to的to 去掉3. 第三句 differently改成different ‎ ‎4. 第四句that 改成 where 5. 第五句interest改成interests 6. 第六句 off 改成 around 7. 第七句 was 改成is 8. 第八句to choose 后加上from 9. 第九句that改成it 10. 第十句 unless 改成 if或when ‎ 笫二节书面表达（满分25分）‎ Dear Henry,‎ ‎    Excited to hear the host announce that you won the first prize in the competition of singing Chinese songs intended for foreigners on TV, I’m writing to express my congratulations to you.‎ ‎    On the stage, you are like a shining star. Through beautiful songs, you expressed your passion to China and left a deep impression on the audience. Every note of your song conveys the intimate friendship with Chinese people. What impressed me most is your perfect Chinese pronunciation, which definitely add a lot of color to your performance. Just as the old saying goes, “No pains, no gains”. I know you practice speaking Chinese every day and no wonder you have made such great progress. It’s your hard work and persistence that made you succeed. I’m so proud of you. ‎ Congratulations once again and I hope your future will be successful and glorious.‎ Yours sincerely,‎ Li Hua