英语卷·2018届广东省汕头市潮南实验学校高二上学期期中考试（2016-11）

英语卷·2018届广东省汕头市潮南实验学校高二上学期期中考试（2016-11）

潮南实验学校高中部2016—2017 学年度第一学期期中考试 高二英语试题 命题人：魏领 审核人：韩春花 本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，满分120分。考试用时120分钟。‎ 温馨提示：‎ ‎1．答卷前，考生务必分别将答题卡和答题卷上的姓名、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Ⅰ卷（满分70分）‎ 第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题 2 分，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 Sri Lanka is known as the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean”, and it is easy to see why. This little country never fails to please visitors.‎ Arrive ‎ The national airline is Sri Lankan Airlines, which flies from Colombo to London and a couple of other European cities. The country’s main airport is Colombo Bandaranaike, located ‎29km north of the capital city. ‎ Why now?‎ The best time to visit Sri Lanka’s southern beaches is from November to April. So by going early in the season, you’ll get the best weather. Also in November, Deepavali, known as “Diwali” or the “Festival of Lights”, is Sri Lanka’s main religious festival, celebrated throughout the country.‎ See There is plenty to see in Sri Lanka. The ancient capital cities of Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura are worth seeing, and so are many outstanding ruins. Other must-sees are the rock fortress (要塞) of Sigiriya, towering over the jungle as far as the eye can see, and Dambulla’s cave temple, the country’s largest and best preserved. Both are UNESCO World Heritage (遗产) Sites. Kandy is a picture-like town, which was the last stronghold of the Kandyan Kings. Today it is a cultural relic centre where age-old customs, arts, and crafts remain.‎ Do Sri Lanka owns about ‎1,600km of beautiful palm-shaded beaches as well as warm, pure seas and colourful coral reefs. You can explore the underwater world, and surfing and diving are available too. Away from the shore, wildlife is a big draw for Sri Lanka, and Yala National Park is one of the best places in the word to see wild animals including leopards (豹) and elephants.‎ Taste Sri Lanka is celebrated for its excellent food, with a particular emphasis on fresh fruit and vegetables on menus everywhere. Fish and seafood are a big part of the local diet. ‎ Did you know?‎ Sri Lanka is known for its tea, but it is also the world’s largest producer and exporter of cinnamon(肉桂).‎ ‎1. Which of the following is a cultural relic centre of Sri Lanka?‎ ‎ A. Kandy. B. Anuradhapura. C. Polonnaruwa. D. Colombo.‎ ‎2. If you want to know something about “Diwali”, you’d better go there in .‎ ‎ A. September. B. October. C. November. D. May.‎ ‎3. We learn from the passage that Sri Lanka .‎ ‎ A. is in the Pacific Ocean B. is famous for its excellent food ‎ C. is the world’s largest producer of tea D. has only flights to London B Next autumn when you see wild geese (大雁) heading south for the winter flying in a V formation you might think about what scientists have discovered as to why they fly that way.‎ As each bird flaps (拍打) its wings, it creates an uplift (上升力) for the bird immediately following. By flying in a V formation the whole group adds at least 71% greater flying range (航程) than if each bird flies on its own.‎ People who share a common direction and sense of community can get where they are going more quickly and easily because they are traveling on the push of one another. When a wild goose falls out of the formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance (阻力) of trying to go alone and quickly tries to get back into the formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird in front. When the head goose gets tired, it flies back into the formation and another goose flies to the front. It is wise to take turns doing difficult jobs whether it be people or wild geese flying south. ‎ Wild geese honk (发出雁叫声) from behind to inspire those up front to keep up their speed. What can we learn from this?‎ When a wild goose gets sick or wounded by gunshots, and falls out of the formation, two other geese will fall out with that goose and follow it down to lend help and protection. They will stay with the fallen goose until it is able to fly or until it dies, and only then will they go on with their own or with another formation to catch up with their group.‎ ‎4. Wild geese fly in a V formation in order to ________.‎ A. protect themselves from danger B. fly more quickly and easily C. help the sick and wounded D. fly much higher in the sky ‎ ‎5. If a wild goose falls out of the V formation, _______.‎ A. the other geese will call it back B. the other geese will fly with it C. it will try to get back into the group D. it will fall behind the whole group ‎ ‎6. What can we learn from the fifth paragraph?‎ A. We should try to lead others to move forward. ‎ B. We should give people facing difficulties encouragement.‎ C. We should believe in those who offer us help. ‎ D. We should care more about the old. ‎ ‎7. When a wild goose becomes sick or is wounded, ____.‎ A. it will be left alone and will fall on the ground B. the whole group will stop flying C. two other geese will stay with it to offer help D. other geese will honk to give it encouragement C Animals seem to have the sense to eat when they are hungry and they do not eat more than their bodies need. It has been shown that rats will, when given a choice over a period of time, prefer water with vitamins(维生素) to water without vitamins, even though there is no difference in taste or smell between the two water bottles. When a sweet smell was added to the vitamins-enriched water, the rats did seem to develop a taste for it and kept drinking it, even after the vitamins were changed to the clear water. In time(最后), however, they broke the habit and went back to where the necessary vitamins were.‎ In experiments, babies of 6 to 12 months old were placed in a room with a wide choice of baby food before them. They were given whatever food they pointed to or appeared interested in. We are told that at first they showed some unusual eating habits, but that over a period of time they managed to choose a well-balanced diet.‎ So in choosing food, rats and babies do seem to know and act on what's best for them. Clearly, there is a kind of “body wisdom”, which humans soon lose. Most of us do not eat as wisely as we could. Many of our food preferences are culturally determined and influenced by old habits. Some people eat foxes, dogs and blackbirds, while we eat cows and pigs. So what people eat and how many they eat seem to be greatly influenced by what is going around them.‎ ‎8. In the experiment on rats, a sweet smell was added to the rats’ drinking water to .‎ A. encourage rats to drink vitamins-enriched water B. find out rats’ preference in flavor(口味) ‎ C. test whether rats know which drink is good for them D. show the vitamins are tasteless ‎9. Talking about eating habits, babies and rats are just like each other because________ .‎ A. both have the wisdom to choose a balanced diet B. both prefer flavored food and drink C. both have the same eating habits D. both develop a taste for the same kinds of flavors ‎10. In the experiment mentioned in the second paragraph, babies were_________.‎ A. given many choices of drinks B. given all kinds of baby food C. placed and fed in a hospital D. trained to select a balanced diet ‎11. According to the passage, grown-up people’s eating habits differ from those of babies in that _______ .‎ A. they know better than babies what kinds of food are good for their health B. they usually cannot say no to all kinds of delicious foods C. their eating habits have much to do with the social and cultural customs (文化习俗)‎ D. they have more choices of food than babies in eating patterns D ‎ Many parents watch the news or other shows as children play nearby. But new research shows that even when the television is just background noise，it may be disruptive to a child’s normal development.‎ It’s estimated that 75 percent of very young children in the United States live in homes where the television is on most of the time，even though the kids often aren’t watching it. The University of Massachusetts researchers recently studied how TV background noise might affect young children. The study looked at 50 1，2and 3yearolds.Each child came to a lab with a parent and was allowed to play for an hour with various toys. For half the time，a television was on in the room，showing the adult game show as well as advertisements. During the other half hour，the TV ‎ was turned off.‎ As expected，the children paid little attention to the adult television show，glancing at it for less than a few seconds at a time，and less than once a minute. Even so，the distraction (分心) of the background noise had a significant effect on how children at every age played. When the television was on，the children played with each toy for far shorter periods of time，and focused attention during play was also shorter compared to how they played when the TV was off.‎ Researchers said that even though the children aren’t interested in the show，background TV affects their ability to do various types of play. The finding is important because many wellmeaning parents who wouldn’t let their young children watch television may not realize that even adult programs that don’t interest children still can have an effect.‎ ‎“Background TV is potentially a chronic (长期的) environmental risk factor affecting most American children，” said the lead author of the study. “Parents should limit their young children’s exposure (接触)．”‎ ‎12．We know from the passage that________. ‎ A．background TV noise has little effect on adults B．the effect of background TV noise on children is immediate C．most young children in America live in homes exposed to TV noise D．most parents in America wouldn’t let their children watch TV ‎13．The underlined word “disruptive” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to________.‎ A．harmful B．important C．similar D．related ‎14.In the study，the children________. ‎ A．were all 3yearolds B．were asked to watch adult TV shows C．played with more than one toy D． played for an hour while the TV was on ‎15．What does the study show?‎ A．Children pay much attention to adult TV shows.‎ B．Children should be allowed to watch TV for kids only.‎ C．The more toys a child has，the shorter time he plays with each one.‎ D． The background TV noise affects children’s ability to focus.‎ 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。注意：选择E涂AB；选择F涂CD；选择G涂ABCD ‎ Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways. __16__  Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test. Third, note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest. ‎ You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report. __17__ Whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process. __18__ ‎ The following methods may work best for you.‎ ‎●     Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it.‎ ‎●     Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and supporting facts.‎ ‎●     Write your notes in your own words.‎ ‎●        __19__‎ ‎●       Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.‎ As you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand(速记). When you do, be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them all the time.__20__‎ A. Use words, not complete sentences.‎ B. There are three practical note-taking methods.‎ C. You must write your notes on separate paper.‎ D. Otherwise, you may not be able to read your notes later.‎ E. you will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.‎ F. That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes.‎ G. First, the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and remember it. ‎ 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，掌握其大意，然后从26~ 45各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。‎ I sat in the chair reflecting on the past year. At that time, my 21 Charley came into the room. Charley took one look at my face and she could 22 I was off in another world. Charley said, “You have that 23 on your face! Tell me what you were __‎24 ”‎. “Well, Charley,” I replied, “I was listening to a song on the radio that asked 25 you have done over the last year. When I 26 on the year, I’ve realized I have had such good fortune, with a few bumps (碰撞) along the way.”‎ ‎　 Charley immediately asked, “Tell me about the three things that 27 you the most during this year.”‎ ‎　 I sat thinking if I had to 28 only three things that influenced me, what would they be? After a few minutes, I said, “OK, here are the three things that influenced me the most: My family. Throughout the year I had many 29 , but my family were always there 30 support and encouragement. My friends. Over the years I have 31 my dreams and my goals with my friends. Some goals I have 32 and other goals I have not. 33 friends like you always supported and 34 me. My colleagues. I have worked with some 35 people over the last year. I have been very 36 to have the opportunity to work with these excellent people over the last year.”‎ ‎　 Charley smiled and said, “Do you realize that everything you have said has one thing in 37 ?”‎ ‎　 “What are you saying, Charley?” I asked. ‎ ‎　 She replied, “One common thing is 38 . Neither the material things in your life, nor your job has had the most meaning in your life. It is the people in your life that have made the biggest ‎39 in your life!” ‎ ‎　 I smiled. Material things are not 40 , and while our jobs provide the means of existence for us, the important things in life are the people who touched our lives.‎ ‎21. A. sister B. classmate C. mother D. friend ‎22. A. argue B. suggest C. tell D. wonder ‎23. A. look B. appearance C. mark D. mask ‎24. A. doing B. thinking C. listening D. annoying ‎25. A. where B. that C. what D. why ‎26. A. call B. talk C. insist D. reflect ‎27. A. influenced B. demanded C. entertained D. motivated ‎28. A. write B. pick C. get D. own ‎29. A. plans B. experiences C. challenges D. achievements ‎30. A. receiving B. expecting C. winning D. offering ‎31. A. shared B. provided C. connected D. compared ‎32. A. set B. realized C. failed D. scored ‎33. A. But B. Meanwhile C. Otherwise D. Unless ‎34. A. accepted B. satisfied C. replaced D. encouraged ‎35. A. stupid B. brave C. amazing D. ordinary ‎36. A. fortunate B. miserable C. unhappy D. surprised ‎37. A. character B. store C. common D. nature ‎38. A. effort B. spirit C. motivation D. people ‎ ‎39. A. choice B. difference C. problem D. progress ‎40. A. useful B. important C. practical D. unnecessary 第 II 卷 （共50分）‎ 第二节 语法填空（共 10 个小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分） ‎ 阅读下列材料，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。‎ My name is Billy Smith. I’m 50 years old this year. I was about 440 pounds two years ago. ___41____ (fortunate), I managed to lose weight.‎ I began to gain weight when my mum developed Parkinson’s disease in 1994. I soon became her caregiver, and continued to provide her ___42___ care for over 10 years. But when the pressure of taking care of my mother and ___43___ (keep) my job got too much for me, I began to skip meals and feed on fast food. I gained weight quickly.‎ My huge weight gain caused me to develop high blood pressure. I also had ___44____ (difficult) in breathing at times. In 2014 I went to see my doctor, ___45___ told me that I would die within two years if I didn’t lose weight. This wasn’t what I expected. I wanted to see my young son grow up, and I knew it was time __46___ (make) a change.‎ I started to eat healthy food and work out in the gym. Finally, I ___47____ (succeed) in losing weight. Now I weigh just 260 pounds. I had never been to my son’s Parents’ Meeting ___48____ I was so ashamed and ___49____ (scare) that my weight would lead to him being laughed at. Now, ___50____ (look) normal, I can do the things I have never been able to do, but should have done as his father.‎ 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 is real a good chance to have all of you here. We have spent several precious weekend in learning in the English Club. Because we have been members for a short period of time, we have made a great progress. That is because we are all very much active and the activities are not only enjoyable and also helpful. Besides, the foreign teachers here work hard and try his best to make the activities lively and interesting. I was very pleased to say that all of us greatly improved our spoken English so far. I am looking forward to see all of you again in the near future. ‎ 第二节 书面表达（满分25分）‎ 假定你是李华。你班同学决定为小明举办生日聚会。请你写信邀请外教Susan参加，要点包括： 　　‎ ‎⒈ 时间：周五晚8点至9点 ‎ ‎⒉ 地点：学生俱乐部 ‎⒊ 内容：生日歌、蛋糕、游戏等 ‎⒋ 要求：备小礼物　　‎ 注意：⒈ 词数100左右，开头语已为你写好；⒉可以适当增加细节，以便行文连贯；⒊ 答案必须写在答题卡相应的位置上。　注：hold a party举办派对 Hi, Susan, ‎ We’re holding a surprise party for Xiaoming’s birthday._________________________________________ ___ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎ Yours sincerely,‎ ‎ Li Hua 短文改错 ‎1. real—really 2. weekend—weekends ‎ ‎3. Because—AlthoughThough 4. made a great progress(去掉a) ‎ ‎5. very much(去掉much) 6. and—but ‎ ‎7. his—their 8. was—am ‎ ‎9. all of us后加have 10. see--seeing 阅读理解：1—15 ACB;BCBC; CABC; CACD 16—20 GEFAD 完形填空： 21—40 DCABC; DABCD; ABADC; ACDBB 语法填空 ‎61.Fortunately 62.with 63.keeping 64.difficulty 65.who ‎66. to make 67.succeeded 68.because 69.scared 70.looking