2017-2018学年内蒙古蒙古族中学高二上学期期末考试英语试题 Word版

2017-2018学年内蒙古蒙古族中学高二上学期期末考试英语试题 Word版

‎2017-2018学年度高二上学期期末英语试题 ‎ 第Ｉ卷 （选择题 70分）‎ 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 I felt excited, curious and nervous at the same time. I was excited because I would be skipping (跳级) two grades. I was curious because I didn’t know how high school students were taught. However, I was most nervous at the idea that I would be doing high school homework. I had just walked into the class when the bell rang. This wasn’t a good start. But the kid in front of me looked very friendly. Luckily, since it was the first day of school, my teacher talked for about half of the period and we just had the rest of the period to start the class. I didn’t know what he was saying at first, but when I saw the problems on the paper, I knew what to do. The next day, the kid said hi and I said hi back. We got into a conversation. It seemed that whenever I was talking to my friend, everyone stopped staring at me. Then the class started. It was easy. But I was still uncomfortable because I couldn’t look around without meeting others’ eyes, so I just kept my eyes on the whiteboard and on my textbook. However, my friend didn’t show up the next day, and the eighth graders just kept on staring at me. I didn’t ‎ know why. ‎ The next day everything changed. My friend was back to school. I was praised for my homework. Everyone stared at me less. Some started to be a little friendlier towards me. I felt at home at last here. My teachers also seemed pretty nice. ‎ ‎( ) 21. If the author didn’t skip, he should study in ______.‎ ‎ A. the fourth grade B. the sixth grade ‎ C. the seventh grade D. the eighth grade ‎( ) 22. What may make the author curious?‎ ‎ A. What his old friends are doing ‎ ‎ B. How high school students study ‎ ‎ C. How he will do his high school homework ‎ D. What the eighth graders’ homework is ‎( ) 23. Why did the author always keep his eyes on the whiteboard and the textbook?‎ ‎ A. To pay attention to his teachers ‎ B. To attract his teachers’ attention ‎ C. To follow his teachers’ teaching ‎ ‎ D. To avoid meeting others’ eyes ‎( ) 24. According to the passage, we know that the author _______.‎ ‎ A. got along well with his new class very soon ‎ B. felt sorry about having skipped two grades ‎ C. had one friend in his class all the time ‎ D. got used to others’ stares in the classroom ‎ ‎ B ‎ What makes a gift special? Is it the price you see on the gift receipt? Or is it the look on the recipient’s (接受者) face when they receive it that determines the true value? What gift is worth the most?‎ ‎ This Christmas I was debating what to give my father. My dad is a hard person to buy for because he never wants anything. I pulled out my phone to read a text message from my mom saying that we were leaving for Christmas shopping for him when I came across a message on my phone that I had locked. The message was from my father. My eyes fell on a photo of a flower taken in Wyoming, and underneath a poem by William Blake. The flower, a lone dandelion (蒲公英) standing against the bright blue shy, inspired me. My dad had been reciting those words to me since I was a kid. That may even be the reason why I love writing. I decided that those words would be my gift to my father. ‎ ‎ I called back. I told my mom to go without me and that I already created my gift. I sent the photo of the cream-colored flower to my computer and typed the poem on top of it. As I was arranging the details another poem came to mind. The poem was written by Edgar Allan Poe; my dad recited it as much as he did the other. I typed that out as well and searched online for a background to the words of it. The poem was focused around dreaming, ‎ and after searching I found the perfect picture. The image was painted with blues and greens and purples, twisting together to create the theme and wonder of a dream. As I watched both poems passing through the printer, the white paper coloring with words that shaped my childhood. I felt that this was a gift that my father would truly appreciate. ‎ ‎ Christmas soon arrived. The minute I saw the look on my dad’s face as he unwrapped those swirling black letters carefully placed in a cheap frame, I knew I had given the perfect gift. ‎ ‎( )25. The idea for a special gift began to form when the author was__.‎ ‎ A. doing shopping B. having a debate ‎ C. reading a message D. leaving for Wyoming ‎( )26. The author’s inspiration for the gift came from ______.‎ ‎ A. a photo of a flower B. a story about a kid ‎ ‎ C. a call from the mother D. a text about Christmas ‎( ) 27. The author made the gift by ______.‎ ‎ A. searching for the poems online ‎ B. drawing the background by hand ‎ ‎ C. painting the letters in three colors ‎ ‎ D. matching the words with ‎ ‎ C ‎ There are some very good things about open education. This way of teaching allows the students to grow as people, and to develop their own ‎ interests in many subjects. Open education allows students to be responsible for their own education, as they are responsible for what they do in life. Some students do badly in a traditional classroom. The open classroom may allow them to enjoy learning. Some students will be happier in an open education school. They will not have to worry about grades or rules. For students who worry about these things a lot, it is a good idea to be in an open classroom. ‎ ‎ But many students will not do well in an open classroom. For some students, there are too few rules. These students will do little in school. They will not make good use of open education. Because open education is so different from traditional education, these students may have a problem getting used to making so many choices. For many students it is important to have some rules in the classroom. They worry about the rules even when there are no rules. Even a few rules will help this kind of students. The last point about open education is that some traditional teachers do not like it. Many teachers do not believe in open education. Teachers who want to have an open classroom may have many problems at their schools. ‎ ‎ You now know what open education is. Some of its good points and bad points have been explained. You may have your own opinion about open education. The writer thinks that open education is a good idea, but only in theory. In actual fact, it may not work very well in a real class or school. The writer believes that most students, but of course not all students, want ‎ some structure in their classes. They want and need to have rules. In some cases, they must be made to study some subjects. Many students are pleased to find subjects they have to study interesting. They would not study those subjects if they did not have to. ‎ ‎( ) 28. Open education allows the students to ________.‎ ‎ A. grow as the educated B. be responsible for their future ‎ C. develop their own interests D. discover subjects outside class ‎( ) 29. Open education may be a good idea for the students who____.‎ ‎ A. enjoy learning B. do well in a traditional classroom ‎ C. worry about grades D. are responsible for what they do in life ‎( ) 30. Some students will do little in an open classroom because____.‎ ‎ A. they worry about the rules ‎ ‎ B. there are too few rules ‎ C. they hate activities. ‎ D. open education is similar to the traditional education ‎( ) 31. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?‎ ‎ A. Some traditional teachers do not like it.‎ ‎ B. Many teachers do not believe in open education ‎ C. Teachers may have problems in open classrooms ‎ D. The teacher’s feelings and attitudes are important to the students ‎ D ‎ It feels like every time my mother and I start to have a conversation, it ‎ turns into an argument. We talk about something as simple as dinner plans and suddenly, my mother will push the conversation into World War ＩＩＩ. She’ll talk about my lack of a bright future because I don’t plan to be a doctor. And much to her disappointment, I don’t want to do any job related to science, either. In fact, when I was pushed to say that I planned to major (主修) in English and communications, she nearly had a heart attack.‎ ‎ “Why can’t you be like my co-worker’s son?” She bemoans all the time. Her co-worker’s son received a four-year scholarship and now earning 70,000 dollars a year as an engineer. I don’t know what to answer expect that I simply can’t be like Mr. Perfect as I’ve called the unnamed co-worker’s son. I can’t be like him. I’m the type of person who loves to help out in the community, write until the sun goes down, and most of all, wants to achieve a career because I love it, not because of fame (名声) or salary. ‎ ‎ I understand why my mother is worried about my future major. I’ve seen my mother struggle to raise me on her small salary and work long hours. She leaves the house around 6:30 am and usually comes home around 5pm or even 6pm. However, I want her to know that by becoming a doctor, it doesn’t mean I’ll be successful. I’d rather follow my dreams and create my own future. ‎ ‎( ) 32. Which of the following topics do the writer and his mother often talk about?‎ ‎ A. The writer’s future job B. The writer’s studies ‎ C. Dinner plans D. Wars around the world ‎( ) 33. We can infer from Paragraph 1 that the writer’s mother_____.‎ ‎ A. doesn’t want the writer to major in English ‎ B. doesn’t think the writer should be a doctor ‎ C. gets along very well with the writer ‎ D. doesn’t think working in the science field is a good idea ‎( )34. The underlined word “ bemoans” in Paragraph 2 most probably means ______.‎ ‎ A. agrees B. complains C. shouts D. smiles ‎( ) 35. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the writer?‎ ‎ A. He wants to be like his mother’s co-worker’s son ‎ B. He wants to find a job in his community in the future ‎ ‎ C. He doesn’t think his mother’s co-worker’s son is perfect ‎ D. He wants to do something he really likes in the future. ‎ 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。选项有中有两项为多余选项。‎ ‎ Eyesight plays a very important role in our daily life. Every waking moment, the eyes are working to see the world around us. Over forty percent of Americans worry about losing eyesight, but it’s easy to include steps into our daily life to ensure healthy eyes. Here are five suggestions ‎ for a lifetime of healthy eyesight:‎ ‎(1). Schedule yearly exams. 36 . Experts advise parents to bring babies 6 to 12 months of age to the doctor for a careful check. The good news is that millions of children now can have yearly eye exams and following treatment, including eyeglasses. ‎ ‎(2) Protect against UV rays (紫外线). Long-term stay in the sun creates risk to your eyes. No matter what the season is, it’s extremely important to wear sunglasses. 37 .‎ ‎ (3) Give your eyes a break. Two-thirds of Americans spend up to seven hours a day using computers or other digital products. 38 . Experts recommend that people practice the 20/20/20 rule; every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and look at something 20 feet away. ‎ ‎(4) 39 . As part of a healthy diet, eat more fruits and vegetables each day . Vitamins (维生素) C and E help protect eyesight and promote eye health. ‎ ‎(5) Practice safe wear and care of contact lenses (隐形眼镜). Many Americans use contact lenses to improve their eyesight. While some follow the medical guidance for wearing contact lenses, many are breaking the rules and putting their eyesight at risk. 40 . Otherwise, you may have problems such as red eyes, pain in the eyes, or a more serious condition. ‎ A. Eat your greens. ‎ B. Eye care should begin early in life. ‎ C. They can properly protect your eyes.‎ D. Stay in good shape by taking more vitamins.‎ E. Parents usually don’t care about their own eyesight F. Always follow the doctor’s advice for appropriate wear G. This frequent eye activity increases the risk for eye tiredness 第二部分 完形填空（共20小题: 每小题1.5分，满分30分）‎ 阅读短文，从短文后所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。‎ ‎ I used to be a very self-centered person, but in the past two years I have really changed. I have started to think about other people 41 I think about myself. I am happy that I am becoming a 42 person. ‎ ‎ I think my 43 started when I was at Palomar College. At first, I just wanted to get my 44 and be left alone. I thought I was smarter than everyone else, so I hardly ever 45 to anyone in my classes. By the end of my first semester, I was really 46 . It seemed as if everyone but me had made friends and was having fun. So I tried a(n) 47 . I started asking people around me how they were doing, and if they were having trouble I 48 to help. That was really a big 49 for me. By the end of the year, I had several new friends, and two of 50 are still my best friends today. ‎ ‎ A bigger cause of my new 51 , however, it came when I took a part-time job at Vista Nursing Home. One old lady there who had ‎ Alzheimer’s disease became my 52 . Every time I came into her room, she was so 53 because she thought I was her daughter. Her real daughter never 54 her, so I took her place. She let me 55 that making others feel good made me feel good too. When she died, I was 56 , but I was also very grateful to her. ‎ ‎ I think I am a much 57 person today than I used to be, and I hope I will not 58 these experiences. They have 59 me to care about other people more than about myself. I 60 who I am today, and I could not say that a few years ago. ‎ ‎( ) 41. A. since B. before C. or D. unless ‎( ) 42. A. famous B. simple C. different D. skilled ‎( ) 43. A. education B. career C. tour D. change ‎( )44. A. balance B. homework C. degree D. interest ‎( ) 45. A. talked B. wrote C. lied D. reported ‎( ) 46. A. careful B. lonely C. curious D. guilty ‎( ) 47. A. argument B. game C. experiment D. defence ‎( ) 48. A. dared B. offered C. hesitated D. happened ‎( ) 49. A. dream B. problem C. duty D. step ‎ ‎( ) 50. A. us B. which C. them D. whom ‎( ) 51. A. attitude B. hobby C. hope D. luck ‎ ‎( ) 52. A. friend B. partner C. guide D. guest ‎( ) 53. A. polite B. happy C. strange D. confident ‎( ) 54. A. bothered B. answered C. visited D. trusted ‎( ) 55. A. explain B. guess C. declare D. see ‎( ) 56. A. homeless B. heartbroken C. bad-tempered D. hopelss ‎( ) 57. A. quieter B. busier C. better D. richer ‎( ) 58. A. forget B. face C. improve D. analyze ‎( ) 59. A. forced B. preferred C. ordered D. taught ‎( ) 60. A. miss B. like C. wonder D. expect ‎ 第ＩＩ卷 （非选择题 50分）‎ 第三部分:语篇填空（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或括号内单词的正确形式。‎ ‎ Last Friday a storm swept through two villages in the New Territories, 61 (destroy) fourteen homes. Seven others were so badly damaged 62 their owners had to leave them, and fifteen others had broken windows or roofs. One person was killed, several were 63 (serious) hurt and taken to hospital, and a number of other people received smaller hurt. Altogether over two hundred people were homeless after the storm. ‎ ‎ A farmer, Mr. Tan, said that the storm began early 64 the morning and lasted for over an hour. ‎ ‎ “I 65 (eat) with my wife and children,” he said, “When we heard a loud noise. A few minutes later our house fell down on top of us. We tried our best 66 (climb) out but then I saw that one of my children was ‎ ‎67 (miss). I went back inside and found him, safe 68 very frightened.”‎ ‎ Mrs. Woo Mei Fong said that her husband had just left for work when she 69 (feel) that her house was moving. She ran outside at once with her children. ‎ ‎ Soldiers helped to take people out of the flooded area and the welfare department brought 70 food, clothes and shelter. ‎ 第四部分 写作 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。‎ ‎ The other day I was getting into my car when I saw the old man walking up the hill. He looked tiring and, as it was quite a rural area, I waited to check that he was OK. He was fine, so I asked her where he had been. He said he’d been taken a train and a bus ride just get out. He liked getting out once a day. He clear wanted to talk and we spent the next thirty minutes talk about his life. It cost me anything other than thirty minutes of ‎ my time. I learnt so much and he enjoy the encounter and left smiling. ‎ 第二节：书面表达 （满分25分）‎ ‎ 假定你是新华中学的李华， 你市将于下个月举办一场国际自行车大赛，现在需要招募一批英语志愿者。请根据以下提示给组委会写一封英文申请信。内容包括：‎ ‎1. 介绍你的基本情况。‎ ‎2. 申请当志愿者的理由。‎ ‎3. 希望被录取。‎ 注意：1. 词数100 左右。志愿者：volunteer ‎ 2. 可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯。‎ Dear Sir/Madam, ‎ ‎________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎ Yours,‎ ‎ Li Hua ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎2017-2018学年度高二上学期期末英语试题答案 第一部分：阅读理解（40分）‎ ‎21-25 BBDAC 26-30 AACCB 31-35DAABD 36-40 BCGAF 第二部分：完形填空（30分）‎ ‎41-45 BCDCA 46-50 BCBDC 51-55 AABCD 56-60 BCADB 第三部分：语篇填空(15分)‎ ‎61.destroying 62. that 63. seriously 64. in 65. was eating ‎ ‎66. to climb 67. missing 68. but 69. felt 70. them ‎ 第四部分：短文改错（10分）‎ 1. the - an 2. tiring - tired 3. that - whether 4. her – him 5. 去掉been ‎ ‎6.just∧to 7.clear–clearly 8.talk–talking 9.anything–nothing 10.enjoy– enjoyed ‎ 第五部分 写作 （25分）‎ Dear Sir or Madam, ‎ ‎ I am LiHua, a student from Xin Hua Middle School. I am excited to know the international cycling competition will be held in our city next month. I am writing to apply to be a volunteer.‎ ‎ As a 17-year-old boy, I am friendly and open-minded, I am fond of playing sports in my spare time. The advantages I have are as follows: First, I can speak English fluently. Second, as a monitor, I know how to get along well with others. More importantly, I would like to take the opportunity to ‎ serve our society and put my talent into good use. ‎ ‎ I hope you can give me a chance. Thank you!‎ ‎ Yours, ‎ ‎ Li Hua