2017-2018学年宁夏育才中学高二下学期期末考试英语试题（Word版）

2017-2018学年宁夏育才中学高二下学期期末考试英语试题（Word版）

第一部分 听力（共两节,满分30分）‎ 第一节（共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7. 5分）‎ 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。‎ ‎1. What will the man probably do first?‎ A. Have dinner. B. Go to the theatre. C. Do his homework.‎ ‎2. Where will the man go next week?‎ A. China. B. London. C. Paris.‎ ‎3. What is the man going to do tonight?‎ A. See a movie alone.‎ B. See a movie with the woman.‎ C. Have dinner with his daughter.‎ ‎4. When did the man leave the party?‎ A. At 10:00. B. At 10:30. C. At 9:30.‎ ‎5. How do the speakers feel about Jerry?‎ A. Favorable. B. Dissatisfied. C. Concerned.‎ 第二节（共15小题;每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分）‎ 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。‎ 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。‎ ‎6. What does the woman like about summer?‎ A. Its warmth. B. Its rain. C. Its heat.‎ ‎7. What does the woman enjoy doing in summer?‎ A. Bicycling in the rain.‎ B. Taking a long holiday.‎ C. Doing activities outdoors.‎ 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。‎ ‎8. What can be usually bought in a yard sale?‎ A. Books and food. B. Cups and furniture. C. Treasures and records.‎ ‎9. Why do American people love to buy second-hand goods?‎ A. To save money. B. To help others. C. To seek pleasure.‎ 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。‎ ‎10. Why were there no seats in the first McDonald’s restaurant?‎ A. To reduce the cost.‎ B. To avoid washing dishes.‎ C. To make people eat quickly.‎ ‎11. Where does the McDonald’s sell the most hamburgers every day?‎ A. In New York. B. In Los Angeles. C. In Hong Kong.‎ ‎12. What is said about the McDonald’s in the conversation?‎ A. Mac and Dick sold it to Ray Kroc.‎ B. It makes $ 27 million every year.‎ C. Ray Kroc was its real creator.‎ 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。‎ ‎13. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers?‎ A. Friends. B. Schoolmates. C. Colleagues.‎ ‎14. Why does the woman know this area so well?‎ A. She grew up here. B. She has a map of it. C. She often hangs out here.‎ ‎15. What is the man likely to major in?‎ A. Trade. B. Science. C. Biology. ‎ ‎16. How’s the weather now?‎ A. Cloudy. B. Sunny. C. Rainy. ‎ 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。‎ ‎17. Who can benefit from hip hop?‎ A. Mentally ill people.‎ B. Healthy but lazy people.‎ C. Physically disabled people.‎ ‎18. What did a team of doctors write?‎ A. A book. B. A song. C. A report.‎ ‎19. What are often described in hip hop?‎ A. Messages of hope. B. Superstars’ stories. C. Mental illnesses.‎ ‎20. What did BIG’s teachers expect him to be?‎ A. A doctor. B. A failure. C. A superstar.[]‎ 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）‎ 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。‎ A The following are the top things to do in Tampa‎ ‎Bay on the weekend.‎ Santa and Ice Skating in St. Petersburg: After visiting Santa, go skating on a simulated (模拟的) ice place. ‎6:00 pm, North‎ Straub ‎Park, Fifth Avenue NE and Bayshore Drive‎, ‎St. Petersburg. Free; $5 skating. (727) 893-7441.‎ Christmas in the Wild: The animals come out at night for the zoo’s new holiday party with carolers (唱圣歌者), performers, a Christmas tree, holiday foods, music and chances with Santa. ‎9:30 am, Lowry‎ ‎Park Zoo, ‎1101 W Sligh Ave.‎‎, ‎Tampa. $ 27. 95 seniors, $22. 95 aged 3—11, 2 and younger free. (813) 935-8552.‎ Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer: The use of puppets (木偶) improves the attraction of this live version of the 1964 television classic. ‎3:00 pm, Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 N McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater. $35—$ 100. (727) 791-7400.‎ An American in Paris: The Tony Award-winning musical is about an American soldier, a secret French girl and a European city in the consequence of war. Through Dec. 25. ‎7:30 pm, Carol Morsani Hall at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N MacInnes Place, Tampa. $ 39— $ 90. (813) 229-7827.‎ It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play: An ensemble (重唱) brings a few dozen characters to life with live, on-stage sound effects, to present the story of George Bailey, who considers taking his own life on Christmas Eve. ‎8:00 pm, American Stage Theatre Company at Raymond‎ James ‎Theater, ‎163 Third St. N‎, ‎St. Petersburg. $ 30. (727) 823-7529.‎ ‎21. Which number should you call if you want to go skating?‎ A. (727) 893-7441. B. (813) 935-8552. C. (727) 791-7400. D. (813) 229-7827.‎ ‎22. Where can you enjoy music at ‎7:30 pm?‎ A. In Ruth Eckerd Hall. B. In Carol Morsani Hall.‎ C. In North‎ Straub ‎Park. D. In Raymond‎ James ‎Theater.‎ ‎23. Which event shows a sad story?‎ A. An American in Paris.‎ B. Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.‎ C. It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play.‎ D. Santa and Ice Skating in St. Petersburg.‎ B Jaden Hayes first lost his dad when he was four and then last month his mom died unexpectedly in her sleep.‎ ‎“I tried and I tried to get her awake—I couldn’t,” said Jaden.‎ Jaden is understandably heartbroken. But there’s another side to his sadness. When he first made public a few weeks ago he told his aunt, and now guardian, Barbara DiCola, that he was sick of seeing everyone was sad all the time. And he had a plan to fix it. He asked his aunt Barbara to buy a lot of little toys and bring him to downtown Savannah, so he could give them away.‎ ‎“I’m trying to make people smile,” said Jaden. He gave his toys to people who weren’t smiling and then turned their day around. He has gone out on four different occasions now and he is always successful, though sometimes he doesn’t get exactly the reaction he was hoping for.‎ It’s just so unexpected to some people that a six-year-old child would give away a toy— expecting nothing in return—except a smile. Of course he is paid beautifully in hugs and his aunt says the reactions have done wonders for Jaden, who will then feel joyful.‎ ‎“But I’m still sad that my mom died,” Jaden said.‎ This is of course not only a fix, but the smiles he has made so far—nearly 500 at last count—Jaden has clearly found a purpose.‎ ‎“I’m counting on it to be 33, 000,” said Jaden.‎ When asked if he thought he could make that goal, he answered, “I think I can.”‎ ‎24. What can be known about Jaden’s present life?‎ A. He lives alone. B. He lives poorly.‎ C. He lives with his aunt. D. He lives independently.‎ ‎25. How did Jaden feel about seeing people’s sadness?‎ A Bored B Puzzled C Pleased D Excited ‎26. What makes Jaden forget his sadness?‎ A. Doing toy business. B. Traveling around.‎ C. Smiling to people. D. Bringing joy to others.‎ ‎27. Which of the following words can best describe Jaden?‎ A. Honest and easy-going. B. Kind and confident.‎ C. Modest and hard-working. D. Smart and humorous.‎ C It’s common for children to grow up being told to minimize daydreaming, and instead to focus on lessons and class work. Historically, daydreaming students who go off on their own thoughts, rather than focusing on the teachers, the blackboard, or their class work, are often encouraged to stop allowing their attention to wander and to bring themselves back into the present moment. They’re described as uninterested in school work and their future. Traditionally, daydreaming is seen as a practice that results in bad consequences.‎ But recent studies are beginning to renounce those common beliefs by pointing out the potential benefits that daydreaming may provide. PsychCentral reports that Mary Smith, a psychological scientist and researcher, recently examined scientific writings and studies to gain a better understanding of the role of a reflective brain. These studies have shown that the brain has a network that is active when a person is daydreaming and that brain network can help memory and learning.‎ Though paying attention in school is important, these results suggest that there should be time for students to daydream, too. Giving them the chance to reflect and daydream can help improve learning and development. Research also indicates that when students are permitted to daydream, they experience less anxiety and become more motivated. On the other hand, if students are warned against daydreaming, their knowledge of themselves and the world around them may suffer.‎ As a result, educators are encouraged to promote a balance between outward and inward attention. A little bit of daydreaming to break up the hard focus on school activities can be beneficial, and it may help students become better, active learners.‎ As for students, the lesson here is not to be afraid of doing some daydreaming. Sure, you want to pay attention to the vital information conveyed to you during your classes, but don’t get discouraged if your mind wanders. A little bit of daydreaming is healthy.‎ ‎28. What do people usually think of daydreaming students?‎ A. They live in the future instead of in the moment.‎ B. They pay too much attention to their own thoughts.‎ C. They care about neither their studies nor their future.‎ D. They go off on their own thoughts to avoid bad results.‎ ‎29. What does the underlined word “renounce” in Paragraph 2 most probably mean?‎ A. Disapprove. B. Encourage. C. Promote. D. Inspire.‎ ‎30. What can we infer from the text?‎ A. The more we daydream, the better.‎ B. Students should stay fully focused in class.‎ C. Daydreaming reduces students’ motivation.‎ D. We shouldn’t always say no to mind-wandering.‎ ‎31. What is the best title for the text?‎ A. Causes of Daydreaming B. Benefits of Daydreaming C. Ways‎ to Reduce Daydreaming D. Attitudes towards Daydreaming D Swiss researchers said Monday they have developed a wireless camera system to monitor vital signs in premature babies, a move that could replace uncomfortable and highly inaccurate skin sensors (传感器) which produce false alarms in up to 90 percent of cases, mainly set off by the baby’s movement.‎ ‎“This is a cause of discomfort for the babies, because we have to check on them every time,” said Jean-Claude Fauchere, a doctor at University Hospital Zurich’s newborn clinic.‎ His hospital is preparing to begin tests of a new, contactless system created by researchers at the EPFL polytechnical university in Lausanne and at the Swiss‎ ‎Center for Electronics and Microtechnology.‎ The system designed in Switzerland should allow premature babies kept warm in incubators (恒温箱) to be medically monitored using highly sensitive cameras that detect the newborn’s pulse by analyzing its skin color, which changes so slightly every time its heart beats.‎ ‎“Breathing is monitored by measuring movements of its chest and shoulders. At night, infrared (红外线的) cameras take over, and monitoring can be carried out non-stop,” the statement said.‎ The visual system was designed by CSEM researchers, who chose cameras sensitive enough to detect minute changes in skin color, while the EPFL researchers designed algorithms (运算程序) to process the data in real time.‎ ‎“We ran an early study on adults, where we looked at a specific part of skin on their foreheads,” EPFL doctoral ‎ student Sibylle Fallet said. “With our algorithms we can track this area when the person moves, and use tiny changes in their color to determine the pulse,” she said. “The tests showed that the cameras produced practically the same results as conventional sensors.”‎ Once the system has been widely tested on premature babies, it could one day replace skin sensors altogether, the schools said.‎ ‎32. What is the advantage of the wireless camera system?‎ A. It is light and painless. B. It is mobile and effective.‎ C. It is cheap and convenient. D. It is comfortable and accurate.‎ ‎33. What is the key for the wireless camera to monitor a premature baby?‎ A. Its non-stop measurement.‎ B. Good condition of incubators.‎ C. Its sensitivity to sense skin color change.‎ D. The algorithms to process the data in time.‎ ‎34. It be inferred from what Sibylle Fallet said that .‎ A. their early study on adults was successful B. the system has been used on premature babies C. the visual system can sense the people’s pulse D. the wireless cameras will replace conventional sensors ‎35. What’s the schools’ attitude towards the visual system?‎ A. Doubtful. B. Optimistic. C. Unconcerned. D. Uncertain.‎ 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。 ‎ Nowadays, travelling has been a trend. Many people often dream of a perfect holiday with white sands, blue beaches and so on. 36 Here are some tips to make your holiday a enjoyable and memorable one.‎ ‎• Set a budget. Before making a plan for the holiday, the most important thing is to plan how money will be spent. 37 ‎ ‎• Plan ahead. 38 Do you want to experience the local culture or just have fun on those sandy beaches? You can plan your trip according to your needs and likes.‎ ‎• 39 You had better look for information before visiting an unknown holiday place. Buy a good guidebook and read up on the culture, history, local attractions of the place. You can also surf the internet for more ‎ information. The more you know, the better you can enjoy the place and its traditions.‎ ‎• Pack light and right. Pack only the important things. Avoid carrying unnecessary things around. 40 Carry clothes that are suitable and right for the season. Try to put everything you need in a single carry-on bag.‎ ‎• Have realistic expectations. Unreasonable expectations can lead to a lot of stress. So enjoy each moment, whether good or bad. If you bear these suggestions in mind, planning a perfect holiday isn’t just a dream.‎ A. Read up before you go.‎ B. But sometimes planning a trip can be difficult.‎ C. Buy as many books as possible for your holiday.‎ D. A heavy luggage may sometimes influence your holiday spirit.‎ E. It helps you to plan and enjoy the trip within your limits of money.‎ F. The first thing you need to do is to be sure of what you need from this trip.‎ G. It’s vital for you to make a list of things you need to buy during your coming holiday.‎ 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）‎ 第一节（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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。‎ For years, I followed the materialistic standards around me. I thought that without the purses, shoes, and all the other “ ‎41 ”‎ things, I would not be as pretty, smart, or important as others of my age.‎ As a freshman (新生) of my high school, I thought top social status could be gained by doing everything to 42 . So I became a(n) 43 and bought fake (伪造的) designer purses. I felt popular and important, and I 44 it.‎ But, my parents couldn’t understand my strong 45 to be someone just to 46 others. They tried endlessly to convince me that I was hurting myself, 47 I wouldn’t listen. I felt 48 with this way of my life until one day I looked at myself in the mirror and saw someone with makeup and the product-filled hair wasn’t me. That person was 49 .‎ So I quit cheerleading and 50 swimming again, something I had loved for eight years before high school. I also attended my school’s top vocal (声乐) performance group, and 51 myself whole-heartedly to community service.‎ I wrote articles in my school newspaper that questioned the materialistic 52 of many students at my school. I started 53 my limits academically, which I 54 considered less important than improving my social status.‎ I found a new group of friends who 55 me, unlike my old friends. I found I no longer needed to impress others materialistically. Starting over was 56 . My classmates looked at me as if they didn’t know me.‎ I am to 57 the materialistic culture. I am confident, talented, and optimistic. I know who I am. I’m motivated to explore even more of my 58 as a student and a member of my community.‎ I took one of the worst ‎59 in my life but I turned it around and 60 something beautiful——a life that fits me, with meaning and happiness.‎ ‎41. A. strange B. necessary C. conventional D. stupid ‎42. A. fit in B. come back C. get out D. set off ‎43. A. assistant B. winner C. actress D. cheerleader ‎44. A. disliked B. loved C. improved D. adopted ‎45. A. promise B. refusal C. desire D. failure ‎46. A. hide B. admire C. impress D. appreciate ‎47. A. so B. but C. until D. because ‎48. A. pleased B. tired C. confused D. bored ‎49. A. happy B. busy C. attractive D. sad ‎50. A. started B. suggested C. regretted D. a voided ‎51. A. forgave B. admitted C. devoted D. collected ‎52. A. doubts B. systems C. reforms D. behaviors ‎53. A. pushing B. clarifying C. finishing D. remembering ‎54. A. permanently B. finally C. immediately D. previously ‎55 A‎ protected B supported C discovered D blamed ‎56 A‎ natural B simple C hard D special ‎57. A. team up with B. make up for C. take advantage of D. say goodbye to ‎58 A‎ history B belief C potential D experience ‎59 A‎ situations B changes C remarks D decorations ‎ ‎60. A. tested B. created C. taught D. affected ‎ 第二节（共10小题;每小题！ 5分，满分15分）‎ 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。‎ As an elderly couple was about to shut their phones off onboard a flight to Australia via Abu Dhabi, they noticed a 61 (miss) call from their son-in-law. The plane was starting to roll forward on the runway when they ‎ ‎62 (see) the text: Their grandson was in special care with 63 serious illness. If they didn’t get back soon, they might miss their chance to say goodbye.‎ The couple got the attention of the Etihad Airways crew, 64 rushed to tell the pilot. Instead of 65 (ignore) their beg to stay on schedule, the kindhearted pilot turned the plane back around to the Manchester‎ ‎Airport gate.‎ A hear-warming 66 (arrange) was made. From there, the rest of the staff jumped in to get 67 (they) home as fast as possible. Some collected their bags and helped the couple through the airport, while others brought their car to arrivals so the grandparents could head straight home. The airline said they could use their tickets another time.‎ ‎“I’ve been in the travel business for 68 (decade) and never heard of this happening,” the couple’s travel agent, Becky Stephenson, told the BBC. They were aware 69 the importance of saying goodbye for the couple, so they offered to help.‎ The boy passed away the next day, when his grandparents would have been in Australia, but they reached his bedside in time to say goodbye. The couple felt greatly 70 (thank). ‎ 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。‎ We are going to organizing a bicycle trip to our school farm this Sunday. It lie in the western suburb, covering an area of about 50 acres. There are different kinds of cattle raised and variety vegetables planted. The products are provided to a school canteen, where we can enjoy a healthy diet happy. On the farm you can combine that you have learned with practice to the fullest.‎ You expected to arrive at there at about ‎9 o’clock. Remember: follows the workers and don’t try to do anything strange to interest the animals or do damage to the plants during my visit.[]‎ 第二节 书面表达(满分25分）‎ 假定你是李华，你的英国网友Henry对中国的太极拳(Tai Chi ‎)很感兴趣，来信向你询问相关事宜。请给他写封邮件，内容包括：‎ ‎1. 中国武术，以动作平衡著称；‎ ‎2. 有益于身体健康及精神放松；‎ ‎3. 建议他学习太极拳。‎ 注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。‎ 参考词汇：武术martial art ‎ 宁夏育才中学2017-2018学年高二下学期期末考试 英语试题答案 ‎1〜5 CBCAB 6 〜10 ACBAB 11 〜15 CABAC 16〜20 CACAB ‎ ‎21 〜23 ABC 24〜27 CADB 28〜31 CADB 32〜35 DCAB 3 6〜40 BEFAD ‎41〜45 BADBC 46〜50 CBADA 51〜55 CDADB 56〜60 CDCAB ‎61. missed 62. saw 63. a 64. who 65. ignoring ‎ ‎66. arrangement 67. them 68. decades 69. of 70. thankful ‎ 短文改错 We are going to organizing a bicycle trip to our school farm this Sunday. It lie in the western suburb, covering ‎ ‎ organize lies an area of about 50 acres. There are different kinds of cattle raised and variety vegetables planted. The products are ‎ ‎ various provided to a school canteen, where we can enjoy a healthy diet happy. On the farm you can combine that you have ‎ ‎ the happily what learned with practice to the fullest.‎ You ∧ expected to arrive at there at about ‎9 o’clock. Remember: follows the workers and don’t try to do anything ‎ ‎ are 删除at follow strange to interest the animals or do damage to the plants during my visit.‎ ‎ your 书面表达.‎ One possible version：‎ Dear Henry,‎ It is glad to know that you are interested in Tai Chi. I feel greatly honored to tell you something about it.‎ Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art, which is famous for its well-balanced movements. In addition, what is widely acknowledged is that it functions as an effective health exercise. What’s more, not only can it make people physically healthy, but also it provides the mental relaxation, which is very necessary in our modern stressful lives.‎ Since you show great preference for it, I strongly recommend that you learn it. You will find yourself fitter and more energetic after learning it.‎ I am sure you will enjoy learning it.‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua ‎‘‎