2017-2018学年甘肃省高台县第一中学高二下学期期中考试英语试题 Word版

2017-2018学年甘肃省高台县第一中学高二下学期期中考试英语试题 Word版

‎2017-2018学年甘肃省高台县第一中学下学期期中考试 高二英语 ‎（考试时间：90分钟 试卷满分：120分）‎ 考试范围：人教版选修7全册 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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。‎ A ‎ Nowadays, many kids aren’t interested in the summer camp that involves paddling a canoe and singing campfire songs. But that doesn’t mean summer camp is out altogether. Fortunately, there are summer camps that will suit almost any teen’s tastes. Besides, many of them provide opportunities to prepare them for their future aspiration.‎ Hollywood Stunt(绝技) Camp ‎ A teen who loves adventure and movies may enjoy it. Teens learn a variety of stunts, including how to perform in a fight scene and jump off tall buildings. They also gain the understanding of how Hollywood stars perform a variety of tricks without getting injured. Each camper gets to perform stunts for an original film and participate in a weekly show during one or two-week camp.‎ Kid’s N Comedy Camp ‎ Kids between the ages of 10 and 18 can spend two weeks at Gotham Comedy Club in New York city learning about comic acting and stand-up comedy. At the end of the two weeks of day camp, the kids will perform a live show. If you’ve got someone eager to be a comedian, this camp has a lot to offer.‎ Rock Star Camp ‎ If your kids want to be musicians, rock star camp may be a fun opportunity to learn and play. Located in Running Springs, California, it provides instruction for artists to help them improve their skills and their performances. All campers return home with a CD of their own music.‎ Camp BizSmart ‎ It teaches kids the skills necessary to operate a business. Kids learn about everything from public speaking to negotiation(谈判). They work together on real-life projects and business cases for 10 days. Each camp session takes place in California.‎ ‎1. The underlined word “aspiration” in Paragraph 1 can be replaced by ____.‎ ‎ A. enjoyment B. ambition ‎ ‎ C. character D. imagination ‎2. What is special about Camp BizSmart according to the passage?‎ ‎ A. It is aimed at improving kids’ business skills.‎ ‎ B. Participants will run a business after the camping.‎ ‎ C. It is aimed at kids aged 11 to 15.‎ ‎ D. Participants can learn performance skills there.‎ ‎3. Who is this passage intended for?‎ ‎ A. Adults. B. Teachers. C. Teens. D. Parents.‎ B ‎ Reuel Tolkien (1892 ~ 1973), the British linguist, writer. He created a fantasy novel “The Lord of the Rings”, the well-known trilogy (三部曲).‎ ‎ Tolkien was born in Bloemfontein, South Africa. When he was 4 years old, his father died and his family moved back to England. Tolkien graduated from Oxford University when he was 23 years old, and participated in the First World War. During the war, Tolkien suffered from “trench fever” and stayed in the hospital until the end of World War I. It was the days in the hospital that he began his writing career first.‎ ‎ After the war, Tolkien became a linguist. He was an edition of the “New English Dictionary” of 1918 ~ 1920. However, he was more researching to Anglo-Saxon language which makes his extensive contacts in Britain and the Nordic spread all over the folklore and mythology.‎ ‎ In 1937, Tolkien completed his first work “The Hobbit”. Although this was a fairy tale, it was also suitable for adults to read. Because of good sales, publishers (Allen & Unwin) convinced Tolkien to write its sequel. This encouraged Tolkien to complete his most famous works the epic (史诗) trilogy “The Lord of the Rings”. The works of writing went on for almost a year with the support from his good friend Lewis.‎ ‎ At the beginning “The Lord of the Rings” was similar works for children, but after that writing style quickly became serious and dark. “The Lord of the Rings” was one of the most popular literary works in the 20th century in terms of sales and readers’ evaluation. Tolkien’s influence is important, for the success of “The Lord of the Rings” makes the fantasy novels of this literature genre (体裁) developed rapidly.‎ ‎4. When did Tolkien take part in the World War I?‎ ‎ A.1896 B.1915 C.1916 D.1937‎ ‎5. What can we learn from the passage?‎ ‎ A. Tolkien’s father died of “trench fever”.‎ ‎ B. Tolkien wrote the “New English Dictionary” himself.‎ ‎ C. “The Lord of the Rings” was finished about half a year.‎ ‎ D. Tolkien began his writing career in the hospital.‎ ‎6. What is Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings” considered to be?‎ ‎ A. The first works of Tolkien ‎ B. Always serious and dark ‎ C. Beneficial to the development of the fantasy novels ‎ D. The most popular literary works in the 20th century ‎7. The word “evaluation” in the last paragraph is closest to the meaning of “________”.‎ ‎ A. opinion B. value C. interest D. hobby C ‎ More and more people come to realize that negative self-talk and negative energy can affect you in many ways and cause you additional stress. Because of this, developing more positive self-talk is an important way to reduce stress in your life. You can help yourself maintain a positive frame of mind, which will help with positive self-talk by surrounding yourself with positive energy in your life. You can get that by adding some elements to your life.‎ ‎ Listening to music that not only has a pleasant melody, but an uplifting message, can be great for developing positive self-talk. Have you ever had a song "stuck in your head" for a few hours or days, the lyrics repeating themselves in your mind? If those lyrics were positive and inspirational, that would be a good thing. It’s a much better mental soundtrack to have than a running stream of complaints, criticisms of self-limiting thoughts, or even songs that had more depressing or sad lyrics.‎ ‎ Books on strength, personal power, enlightenment, or self-help can be good resources to help you change your outlook and the things you say to yourself. Rather than bringing habitual self-defeating thoughts, you can find yourself thinking of new can-do concepts when times get tough.‎ ‎ One of the most important ways you can get and keep positive energy in your life is with the company you keep. Do your friends uplift you, or bring you down? Are they critical, or approving? Ideal friendships provide support when you’re down, fun when you’re up, wisdom when you’re lost. Good friends can inspire you to reach greater heights, and see your strengths even when you don’t always. Pay attention to how your friends make you feel, and if they’re less than supportive, start putting your energy and time toward people who are better suited to be your friends.‎ ‎ In addition, positive affirmations (肯定) can certainly change your self-talk from negative to positive. Now, why not begin working positive affirmations into your life in some creative ways?‎ ‎8. How many ways does the author suggest to maintain a positive frame of mind?‎ ‎ A. Three. B. Four. C. Five. D. Six.‎ ‎9. If you have something "stuck in your head", you’ll probably 　　　.‎ ‎ A.be developing positive self-talk ‎ B. regard the lyrics of a song as positive ‎ C. keep thinking of this thing all the time ‎ D. keep singing the same song for a long time ‎10. According to the passage, your best company should be those who 　　　.‎ ‎ A. uplift you or bring you down B. are supportive when you are strong ‎ C. provide fun when you’re depressed D. encourage you to do things better ‎11. What will probably be talked about in the following paragraph?‎ ‎ A. Some great ways of making great friends.‎ ‎ B. How negative self-talk influences a person.‎ ‎ C. Some creative ways of practicing affirmation.‎ ‎ D. How positive self-talk reduces stress in one’s life.‎ D ‎ Children of all ages gathered in New York City recently for the International Toy Fair. Hidden among already popular toys were new, high-tech educational products.‎ ‎ Educational products are important to the toy industry. In recent years, parents have shown an interest in STEM-related toys – ones that help teach Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. But now, toymakers are working to create products for improving a child's emotional intelligence. These toys reportedly not only help raise intelligence in children, but also their emotional quotient, or EQ. Companies showed off their products last week at New York's Jacob Javitz Convention Center.‎ ‎ PleIQ is a set of plastic toy blocks. It uses augmented reality(增强现实) technology to teach words, numbers and other things. Edison Durán directs the company that makes PleIQ. She showed people at the toy fair how virtual images appear on the blocks when they are held in front of a tablet camera. Intelligence includes intrapersonal skills -- processing information within one's mind -- and interpersonal skills, or dealing with other people. Durán said PleIQ builds on both by having children act as teacher or guide to a companion character.‎ ‎ On the other side of the convention center, Karen Hu demonstrated an educational robot called Woobo. Hu asked the hairy green robot: "Hi, what's your name?" With a childlike voice, the toy answered, "Are you trying to trick me? My name is Woobo."  The robot comes programmed with educational games and activities. Children use its touchscreen face to get them started. Toys that work as companions also aid in social development. Hu described how the robot can help a child who has autism.‎ ‎ "He can communicate with Woobo and he can follow some of the instruction Woobo is giving because he thinks of this as a companion instead of a parent or someone else telling him to certain things."‎ ‎ A more low-tech companion is a toy animal called Manimo. The manufacturer says this toy can help reduce hyperactivity in children and improve their ability to pay attention to a subject. Whether it's a snake, dolphin or other animal, Manimos can be placed across a child's arm, chest or neck. Karine Gagner, president of Manimo, explained that adding deep pressure to one's body can help calm a child before bedtime.‎ ‎ It remains to be seen whether a game or toy can improve emotional intelligence. But toymakers are doing what they can to help parents in their efforts to raise well-rounded children.‎ ‎12. According to the passage, why do toymakers focus on the creation of educational products?‎ ‎ A. Because they try to meet parents’ increasing needs.‎ ‎ B. Because the toys are advanced in high technology.‎ ‎ C. Because traditional toys don’t appeal to children any more.‎ ‎ D. Because the toys are helpful to those kids with special needs.‎ ‎13. To which situation can intrapersonal skills be applied?‎ ‎ A. Little Mike is trying his best to work out “2+3=?”.‎ ‎ B. Kate is unwilling to make friends with those in her kindergarten.‎ ‎ C. A robot can process information faster than man.‎ ‎ D. Jerry with autism loves to be left alone.‎ ‎14. What can be inferred from the passage?‎ ‎ A. High-tech toys can make a big difference to both EQ and IQ.‎ ‎ B. A hyperactive child may have difficulty staying focused.‎ ‎ C. Woobo can start automatically and offer kids educational games and activities.‎ ‎ D. Toys served as companions can be helpful in economic development.‎ ‎15. What’s the author’s attitude towards the toymakers ?‎ ‎ A. Skeptical. B. Neutral. C. Negative. D. Positive.‎ 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。‎ Fun doesn’t have to be expensive ‎ Everyone likes to have fun, but not everyone has much money to spend. Here are some free or cheap ways to enjoy yourself.‎ Get outside ‎ Going outside in good weather can be a lot of fun, especially if you go with a friend. 　16　‎ ‎ If you live in a city, you can go window-shopping. Or you can explore an old part of town and admire the buildings.‎ Try a hobby ‎ While you’re out, take pictures of things you find. Planning and taking pictures can make you aware of the beauty all around you. Photographic equipment can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. You probably already own a camera or a cell phone that can take pictures. Other creative hobbies can also be done with basic materials. 　17　‎ Find an event ‎ Libraries often hold free public events. 　18　And while you’re there, borrow a book or movie for free. Museums and universities also hold free events.‎ ‎ If you can’t find a free event, you can volunteer at an event that requires tickets. People who organize concerts and plays need help. 　19　Sometimes they reward volunteers with free tickets.‎ Meet a friend ‎ Relationships are often the best things in life. 　20　Invite a friend for a walk, an event or a time working on your hobby. Hosting doesn’t have to be difficult. If your friend comes in the afternoon, you don’t have to serve a meal. You can sit and talk, play board games or card games or watch a movie.‎ A. A friend in need is a friend indeed B. Stop by one to find out what’s going on.‎ C. Hike or bicycle on a nearby path or in a park D. Whatever you do, find someone to share it with.‎ E. It’s a good idea to stay at home to watch a movie F. You could set up or take down chairs or greet visitors.‎ G. Drawing and writing require nothing more than a pencil and paper.‎ 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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。‎ ‎ I was confused while I was eating lunch in a restaurant the other day. I was sitting there looking at what I’d 　21　and wondered if anyone else could see the 　22　in my mind. I’m about to 　23　a lot of fat and wash it down with a diet soda.‎ ‎ What can I say? I’m trying to lose some weight. 　24　. I do things like that all the time, which is probably why the pounds are 　25　so slowly. I spent half an hour on the treadmill (跑步机) and I 　26　myself with potato chips. I 　27　that I will no longer eat them again, so I just eat a lot at this time. I make it all the way through the entire day doing everything absolutely right, and then at bedtime, “just one chip won’t 　28　it “turns into “where did that entire bag of potato chips go?”‎ ‎ Of course, I 　29　do well with my weight loss program, Once I put together two full weeks of eating properly and exercising 　30　. I was starting to feel a (an) 　31　. I could bend over to tie my shoes more easily. But just as it was about to become a 　32　. I entered a period of long, late nights filled with 　33　deadlines. I sat in front of my computer, eating snacks and drinking sodas to help me stay 　34　. Within a few days, the habit of a sensible eating and exercising was a 　35　.‎ ‎ Unfortunate but 　36　. I was too tired to get on the treadmill. 　37　, I had work to do, for which I needed all the energy I could 　38　. So I started skipping exercise sessions. And 　39　I started doing so, it became easier to skip them.‎ ‎ There are always reasons not to do the things that we really should do. Every reason is just another 　40　.‎ ‎21. A. cooked B. ordered C. designed D. introduced ‎22. A. battle B. competition C. performance D. practice ‎23. A. bum B. contain C. lose D. consume ‎24. A. Surprisingly B. Happily C. Unfortunately D. Hopefully ‎25. A. coming off B. passing away C. taking off D. turning away ‎26. A. equip B. connect C. present D.‎ ‎ reward ‎27. A. agree B. pretend C. imagine D. decide ‎28. A. hurt B. count C. change D. solve ‎29. A. always B. sometimes C. seldom D. never ‎30. A. hardly B. instantly C. regularly D. slightly ‎31. A. urge B. attraction C. difference D. pain ‎32. A. plan B. habit C. game D. hobby ‎33. A. original B. common C. inspiring D. tight ‎34. A. awake B. calm C. healthy D. strong ‎35. A. goal B. memory C. reality D. trend ‎36. A. unbelievable B. changeable C. understandable D. enjoyable ‎37. A. Therefore B. However C. Besides D. Otherwise ‎38. A. lack B. save C. show D. throw ‎39. A. once B. before C. unless D. though ‎40. A. choice B. fault C. cause D. excuse 第二节 （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1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。‎ ‎ The day that you enjoy all 　41　satisfaction of having all the housework done by a robot might still be a few decades off. But increasingly engineers are saying that 　42　(robot) are going to make the leap from the factory floor to your family room.‎ ‎ Bill Gates once predicted the “Dawn of the Age of Robots”. What’s behind this new era? It’s 　43　(part) a matter of technology. Devices that can recognize and respond to a human voice have been developed. There are now a few different ways for robots 　44　(move) around. They can walk crawl or ride on wheels. They are being made smaller and smaller these days and also 　45　(become) more and more efficient.‎ ‎ A bigger part of the story depends 　46　the consumers. People around the world have tirelessly searched for ways to get 　47　(lazy) from the 1950s 　48　the television remote control was invented. Also 　49　(consider) the increasing wealth of people engineers believe the time appears ripe to introduce ‎ robots to ease our daily lives. Robots will do most of the basic housework 　50　just help you have more fun on the basketball court.‎ 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l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。‎ ‎ Interest is a kind of power that can drive people learn actively and happily. And it also makes learning more effective and efficiently.‎ ‎ I really appreciate the opinion. I begin to be crazy about English when I was a little boy. And I got interested in foreign culture and custom in particular to meet my curiosity. I read English stories, listened to English songs and watched English films on every day, all of that even seemed to be the “meal” of my daily life. As the result, I always did very well in English exams.‎ ‎ In a word, interesting is the key to success. Anyone who are interested in something will devote himself to them.‎ 第二节 书面表达（满分25分）‎ ‎ 假如你是李华，你的英国朋友 Edward 正在学习汉语，希望你推荐一个适合他的学习汉语 的网站。请你根据以下内容，给他回复邮件。‎ 推荐网站：www.edchinese.com 网站内容：‎ ‎1. 中文情景对话，中国风俗，中国电影，中文歌曲、成语和唐诗等；‎ ‎2. 有在线老师答疑解惑。‎ 注意：‎ ‎1. 词数 100 左右；‎ ‎2. 可适当增加细节，以使内容充实，行文连贯；‎ ‎3. 开头结尾已给出，不计入总词数。‎ Dear Edward,‎ ‎ I’m more than pleased to know that you are learning Chinese. ______________________________________‎ ‎________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua 高二英语·参考答案 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)‎ ‎1.B 2.A 3.D 4.B 5.D 6.C 7.A 8.B 9.C 10.D ‎11.C 12.A 13. A 14.B 15.D 第二节 (共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分) ‎ ‎16.C 17.G 18.B 19.F 20.D 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)‎ ‎21.B 22.A 23.D 24.C 25.A 26.D 27.D 28.A 29.B 30.C ‎31.C 32.B 33.D 34.A 35.B 36.C 37.C 38.B 39.A 40.D 第二节 (共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分)‎ 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)‎ 第二节 书面表达（满分 25 分）‎