2017-2018学年新疆乌鲁木齐市第四中学高二下学期期中考试英语试题 （Word版）

2017-2018学年新疆乌鲁木齐市第四中学高二下学期期中考试英语试题 （Word版）

乌鲁木齐市第四中学2017-2018学年度下学期期中考试 高二年级英语 第I卷（选择题）‎ 第一节：阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）‎ ‎ A Opening in 1934, the Brookfield Zoo quickly received a worldwide reputation for its special displays and unique exhibits.‎ Address: ‎1st Avenue between Ogden Avenue and ‎‎31st Street‎, Brookfield, ‎Illinois Phone: 708-688-8000‎ Getting to the Brookfield Zoo by Public Transportation:‎ ‎       The Metra Rail Burlington Northern line runs from Union Station downtown to the “Zoo Stop” (Hollywood Station) and from there it's only a 2-block northeast walk to the zoo.‎ Driving from Downtown:‎ ‎       Drive along the Eisenhower Expressway west to First Avenue exit. Head south about 2.5 miles and follow the signs to the zoo entrance.‎ Parking at the Brookfield Zoo:‎ ‎       Parking fees are $9 for cars and $12 for buses. ‎ The Brookfield Zoo Hours:‎ ‎       The Brookfield Zoo is open 365 days per year.‎ ‎       Monday-Saturday: 9:‎30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ‎ ‎       Sunday: 9:‎30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.‎ The Brookfield Zoo Tickets:‎ ‎       Adults (ages 12-64), $13.50; ‎ ‎       Seniors (ages 65+), $9.50; ‎ ‎       Children (ages 3-11), $9.50; ‎ ‎       Children (ages 2 and under), free The Brookfield Zoo Featured Exhibits:‎ ‎       Tropic World; Wolf Woods; Living Coast; Seven Seas; Fragile Kingdom; Australia House; ‎ Habitat Africa. ‎ About the Brookfield Zoo:‎ The Brookfield Zoo is located just 14 miles west of downtown Chicago. It's home to a variety of animal species, and its use of natural barriers and moats (壕沟) is so much more relaxing and enjoyable than watching a lion pace back and forth in a cage. The absence of bars also makes for great wildlife photo opportunities. The Brookfield Zoo also focuses on education, with detailed displays about the animals being viewed and the interactive program that lets kids get some hands-on experience to learn what it takes to run a zoo as well as face painting and crafts.‎ ‎       For more information about the Brookfield Zoo, visit www.brookfieldzoo.org.‎ ‎1. Where is the entrance to the Brookfield Zoo?  ‎ A. At Ogden Avenue. B. At the Hollywood Station.‎ C. At ‎31st Street. D. At First Avenue.‎ ‎2. How much should a couple in their thirties and their 5-year-old twins pay if they want to visit the zoo?‎ A. $36.5.                     B. $46. C. $23.                   D. $32.5. ‎ ‎3. What make(s) the Brookfield Zoo more attractive and enjoyable? ‎ A. Its geographical advantage. B. Its cheap tickets. ‎ C. Its various activities. D. Its cage-less displays. ‎ B ‎“I like photography because it captures (捕捉) amazing things that you might not see again,” Timmy Walsh says. He takes pictures of flowers, sunsets and road signs. But those photos don't usually end up in a scrapbook (剪贴簿) or on his bedroom walls.‎ When Timmy was five, he found out that his aunt Bev had lung cancer. He wanted to do something to help her. His first idea was to sell his photos from a lemonade-type stand in front of his house in Pennsylvania. “My mom said it wouldn't work because we were not on a busy street,” Timmy explains.‎ His next idea was to have an art show. Timmy decorated his home with candles, flowers, and white lights. Then he arranged his photos. Timmy's mom, Sheila, remembers: “Our dining-room table was filled, the living room — everything was filled with photos.” Friends, family, and Timmy's teachers came to the show. He raised more than $300 for cancer research ‎ that night. Aunt Bev was “very happy and excited,” he says.‎ After a local newspaper wrote a story about Timmy's photos, a volunteer offered to help him set up a website. As people learned about his cause, called Camera for a Cure, Timmy began receiving invitations to sell his pictures at art galleries and fund-raisers. Since then, his work has appeared in more than 20 shows.‎ When Timmy is at a show, he greets each customer and talks about what he was thinking when he took his photos. And he always shares facts about lung cancer. Sometimes donations and sales are slow, but that doesn't bother him. “It doesn't matter how much money we made because we just raised awareness,” he says.‎ Timmy knows that finding a cure for lung cancer will take time and effort. So Timmy will keep doing his part by shooting and selling photos of the things he sees.‎ ‎4. Before Timmy started Camera for a Cure, he _____.‎ A. had developed a deep interest in photography B. had been providing photos for a local newspaper C. always sold lemonade in front of his house D. liked making scrapbooks by using his photos ‎5. What can we learn about the art show Timmy held at his home?‎ A. It cost $300 to organize it. B. It was generally popular. ‎ C. It was funded by Aunt Bev. D. It was advertised on a website.‎ ‎6. For Timmy, what's the benefit of selling his photos at art galleries?‎ A. Exchanging ideas with other artists. B. Raising money more quickly.‎ C. Improving his photographic skills. D. Increasing public awareness of lung cancer.‎ ‎7. Which of the following can best describe Timmy?‎ A. Generous but self-centered. B. Determined and warm-hearted.‎ C. Proud and confident. D. Imaginative but cautious.‎ C ‎ ‎       Our tiny boat was ploughing through (费力穿过) the waves across the Indian Ocean and I was absolutely freezing. The further we got from the shelter of the land, the more I thought how foolish I'd been to come along on this trip. ‎ ‎       The pilot of the boat looked almost 60 but, perhaps because of a lifetime on the open sea in the hot sun, was very fit and strong. I was wondering how he managed to find his way. To me, it seemed difficult enough to navigate a boat without any electronic equipment even on a sunny day. ‎ ‎       So at least we were safe. But this was not what we had come along for. A look at the other divers' faces suggested that now they were also doubtful that we'd ever get the chance to see a whale shark — these weather conditions were totally unsuitable for diving! None of us spoke. It seemed too much of an effort. Then suddenly the boatman stopped the engine. He said a few words in his own language to the diving instructor, who immediately jumped up from his seat and told us to get ready to dive.‎ ‎       When I jumped into the grey sea, I was sure I wouldn't see anything. But then ... there it was! An enormous whale shark, slowly swimming through the water. I couldn't believe my eyes — my first whale shark! I hardly dared breathe — I was afraid my streams of bubbles (气泡)  might scare the huge creature away. And the other divers were equally awed. Slowly we approached this huge animal. It was swimming quite slowly and we were able to swim with it, looking at the beautiful markings on its back. I was still holding my breath, telling myself that this huge fish was harmless! Then I reached out and touched it, stroking  (轻抚) its thick skin. It was amazing how this giant suddenly gained speed — we watched it as it swam away from us, and a few moments later it was gone.‎ ‎8. While riding a tiny boat across the Indian Ocean, the author _____.‎ A. volunteered to act as a pilot B. felt regret about his decision C. enjoyed the beautiful sunshine D. talked with other people happily ‎9. The author probably wanted to know how the boatman _____.‎ A. kept fit in his spare time B. spent his life on the boat C. navigated his boat at sea D. communicated with others ‎10. What was the purpose of the author's trip?‎ A. To swim the Indian Ocean. B. To save underwater creatures.‎ C. To see a whale shark. D. To learn how to dive.‎ ‎11. How did the author feel after he jumped into the sea?‎ A. Doubtful and disappointed. B. A bit tired but later relaxed.‎ C. Rather anxious and angry. D. A little scared but excited.‎ D Going for walks with my two-year-old son, I meet many nice people who ask what my job is. When I say that I teach at Swarthmore‎ ‎College, their faces light up, and the next question is, “What do you teach?” As they hear my answer “linguistics (the scientific study of language)”, they look confused. The smile on their faces tells me that they don't know what to make of my answer. If they are brave enough, they will ask, “So, what kinds of classes do you teach then?” Good question.‎ I have long been teaching pragmatics (语用学), a branch of linguistics. It is primarily concerned with how the context (上下文) in which a sentence is said influences its meaning. What “I'd love a glass of water” means largely depends on where and when it is said. In a restaurant, it will probably be understood as a request directed toward the waiter. Somewhere out in a desert, however, the same sentence is more likely to be interpreted as an impossible wish. Thus, although the literal (照字面本义的) meanings of two sentences could be exactly the same, their communicative meanings could be very different.‎ Interestingly, in pragmatics you will discover a message can be well communicated though not literally expressed. This takes place when the speaker and the listener share common ground.‎ If you see a car stopped on the side of the road, and you have the following exchange with the driver, you both know you've said enough to get your points across:‎ Driver: Hi. I ran out of gas.‎ You: There's a Shell just down the road.‎ Obviously, the driver is really asking something like, “Could you tell me what to do?” Your reply implies that there is a place nearby where the driver can get gas. No further explanation is needed because Shell, the name of a gas station, is part of their common ground.‎ ‎12. What do we know about the people in Paragraph 1?‎ A. They are familiar with the author. B. They work at Swarthmore‎ ‎College. ‎ C. They know little about linguistics. D. They hope to attend the author's class.‎ ‎13. Why does the author say the underlined sentence has different communicative meanings?‎ A. Because their speakers are different. B. Because their literal meanings are different.‎ ‎ C. Because their wishes are different. D. Because their contexts are different.‎ ‎14. Why did the car mentioned in the text stop?‎ A. To buy some gas.  B. To ask for help.‎ C. To wait for someone. D. To take a short rest.‎ ‎15. How does the author mainly explain pragmatics?‎ A. By analyzing major causes. B. By making comparisons.                ‎ C. By using examples. D. By presenting research findings.    ‎ 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。‎ Everybody gets angry, but out-of-control anger isn't good for you or those around you. So here are five simple strategies to help you learn how to manage your anger: ‎ ‎• Relax. Breathe deeply, from your stomach.   16  Repeat it to yourself and visualize a relaxing time and experience.‎ ‎• Change the way you think. When you're angry, your thinking can get exaggerated (夸大的).   17  For instance, instead of telling yourself, “Oh, it's terrible! Everything's ruined,” tell yourself, “It's understandable that I'm upset about it, but it's not the end of the world.” ‎ ‎•   18  Statements like “This never works.” or “You're always forgetting things.” will make you feel your anger is justified (情有可原的) and there's no way to solve the problem. They might upset people who might be willing to work with you on a solution.‎ ‎• Have a better communication. Angry people tend to jump to conclusions. If you are in a heated discussion, slow down.   19  And take your time before answering. Instead of saying the first thing that comes into your head, think carefully about what you want to say.‎ ‎• Use humor. Psychologists say that highly angry people tend to think “things ought to go my way!” “Silly humor” can help you get a more balanced perspective. So, when you feel that anger coming the next time, picture yourself as a king or queen, walking around, admired by everybody, and getting your own way in every situation. The more detail you can get into your imaginary scenes, the more likely it is to put a smile on your face.   20  ‎ A. Try changing the topics so your talks won't turn into arguments.‎ B. Be careful with words like “never” or “always”.‎ C. Listen carefully to what the other person is saying.‎ D. Try replacing these thoughts with more reasonable ones.‎ E. Avoid using these strategies when you're in a tense situation.‎ F. Then slowly repeat a calm word or phrase such as “take it easy”.‎ G. That will help you realize that the things you're angry about are really not very important.‎ 第三节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）‎ 阅读短文，从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。‎ Each fall my wife and I go to visit our children. It isn't that they don't like us   21   their lifestyles and their work have   22   them to the far corners of North America and we don't get to see them very   23  . For several reasons it is   24   for us to visit them than for them to visit us so we get to   25  . Usually trip number one for the   26   is the annual journey to Los Angeles to visit our younger son.‎ Last fall, when we   27   Los Angeles, our son took us to a holiday center in Indio, about a two-hour drive east of the city. It was hot there and we spent most of our   28   in the swimming pool. I liked warm weather but none of us liked it that   29  . The local people are convinced that the late fall   30   is cool because it doesn't get much over 33 degrees. But it was   31   over 40 degrees when we stayed there.‎ After a week in Indio, we returned to Los Angeles to   32   the heat. As we drove and looked west across the city, we could   33   a layer of dirty brown haze (雾霾) trapped above the downtown area. That's what we would be   34   for the next few days.‎ I don't   35   Los Angeles. In fact, I wouldn't want to live anywhere in the US and Los Angeles, in particular, is not the place I would   36   even if I had to live in the US. To be fair there are many   37   in Los Angeles such as Hollywood, Long Beach and some good restaurants.   38  , having air you can almost taste and traffic jams that can make the simplest trips a nightmare  (噩梦) does not, for me, make a   39   atmosphere in which I would want to spend my time. Nevertheless, because my son loves it, we'll still be   40   next year.‎ ‎21. A. and                    B. but C. if                 D. so ‎22. A. invited               B. told C. taken             D. welcomed ‎23. A. well             B. often C. actively           D. happily ‎24. A. earlier           B. easier C. faster              D. worse ‎25. A. walk                  B. swim C. travel                   D. work ‎26. A. fall              B. memory C. state               D. reason ‎27. A. left             B. passed C. called                   D. reached ‎28. A. effort                B. time C. money             D. courage ‎29. A. mild            B. cool C. hot                 D. dry ‎30. A. weather        B. water C. holiday                 D. air ‎31. A. finally          B. luckily C. naturally           D. obviously ‎32. A. detect           B. avoid C. follow              D. imagine ‎33. A. see               B. hold C. hear                D. touch ‎34. A. testing            B. collecting C. breathing          D. enjoying ‎35. A. forget             B. recognize C. like                D. understand ‎36. A. give up            B. settle in C. look for            D. turn up ‎37. A. lifestyles         B. attitudes C. customs           D. attractions ‎38. A. Besides           B. However C. Therefore         D. Anyhow ‎39. A. free                 B. heavy C. tense              D. nice ‎40. A. ahead             B. out C. back              D. around ‎ 第Ⅱ卷  英语知识运用 ‎ 第一节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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。‎ I started working as a volunteer for the City of Surrey this summer. I did this because I've always enjoyed 41. ________ (help) people in any way I can. I thought if I became a volunteer for the City of Surrey, I would be able to achieve that goal. And being a volunteer for the City of Surrey 42. ________ (real) helped me branch out in many different directions. I volunteered over 256 hours of 43. ________ (serve) during the summer helping with day camps, teen dances and so on.‎ I worked hard and did my best to show everyone that this is 44. ________ I love to do. I started by taking every course 45. ________ (offer) through the volunteer program and then began to apply for paid positions. By the end of the summer I 46. ________ (hire) as a dance instructor. Working for the City of Surrey has provided me with so many opportunities 47. ________ would not have presented them-selves anywhere else. I got a well-paid job much 48. ________ (early) than I had expected.‎ I was 49. ________ (thank) that I had been given the chance 50. ________ (work) for such an amazing city and do my part to make it the best it can be. ‎ 第二节：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。‎ I was looking through some old photo recently when I came across one of Jack, who was my most favorite cousin. It reminded me of the summer I spend with him when I was eight. He lived on a street where had a lot of old, empty houses. At night, it was scared walking past those houses. One night, I awoke to see Jack sitting by the window with his legs outside, talk. I called his name, but he was asleep. My aunt came in and took her back to bed. She seemed unconcerned about how close her son were to falling from the second floor. “Oh, he's always sleepwalked. He'll be fine.” She was such calm that I've been unafraid that neighborhood ever since.‎ 第三节：书面表达（满分20分）‎ 假定你是某国际学校高中生大明，最近你发现你校图书馆阅览室中存在高声喧哗和乱丢垃圾的现象。请用英语给馆长Mr. Smith写一封信，要点如下：‎ ‎1. 说明写信目的；2. 提出合理建议。‎ 注意：1. 词数100左右；‎ ‎ 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；‎ ‎3. 信的开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数。‎ Dear Mr. Smith, ‎ I am Daming, a student from Class Five, Senior Two. ______________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎       Thank you for your consideration.‎ Yours sincerely,‎ Daming 参考答案 第I卷（选择题）‎ ‎1-20 DBA, ABDB, BCCD, BBDD, FDBCG ‎ ‎20-40 BCBBC, ADBCA, DBACC, BDBDC 第II卷（非选择题）‎ ‎41. helping                 42. really                   43. service ‎44. what                     45. offered                 46. had been hired ‎47. that / which         48. earlier                   49. thankful ‎50. to work 短文改错 ‎1. ... some old photo ...             photo → photos    ‎ ‎2. ... my most favorite...            去掉most        ‎ ‎3. ... I spend with him ...            spend → spent  ‎ ‎4. ... street where had ...          where → that / which ‎5. ... it was scared ...                scared → scary     ‎ ‎6. ... legs outside, talk.             talk → talking ‎7. ... took her back ...               her → him     ‎ ‎8. ... her son were ...                were → was ‎9. ... was such calm ...              such → so     ‎ ‎10. ... been unafraid that ...       unafraid后加of     ‎ 书面表达 One possible version:‎ Dear Mr. Smith,‎ ‎       I am Daming, a student from Class Five, Senior Two. I am writing to draw your attention to two improper behaviors among students in the reading rooms of the school library: making noises and littering. As you know, it is difficult for readers to focus while some students are whispering to each other or making cell phone calls. Besides, a dirty environment is not only bad for our health but also has a negative effect on our studying.‎ ‎       Therefore, in my opinion, some measures should be taken to solve these problems. First, put up some signs which forbid such improper behaviors. Second, ask all the students to pick up their rubbish when they leave.‎ ‎       Thank you for your consideration.‎ ‎                                               Yours sincerely,‎ ‎                                              Daming