福建省宁德市同心顺联盟2017_2018学年高二英语下学期期中试题.docx

宁德市高中“同心顺”联盟2017-2018学年第二学期期中考试高二英语试题（考试时间：120分钟；满分：150分）注意事项： 1. 本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分。 2. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名，准考证号填写在本试卷相应的位置。 3. 全部答案在答题卡上完成，答在本试卷上无效。第卷（满分100分）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）听下面五段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的ABC三个选项中选出最佳选项。并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有十秒钟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 do first?A. Go out for a meal.B. Write some emails.C. Attend a meeting.2. What time is it now?A. 5:30 p.m.B. 5:00 p.m.C. 4:00 p.m.3. What does the man want?A. Eggs and fruit.B. Coffee and eggs.C. Coffee and water.4. How many bathrooms does the womans house have?A. 4.B. 6.C. 7.5. How old is the man now?A.10.B. 20.C. 30.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面五段对话。每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的ABC三个选项中选出最佳选项。并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题。每小题5秒钟；听完后，各个小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题6. Why is the woman upset?A. She was made to wait for too long.B. The store doesnt have her book.C. The student worker was rude to her.7. Who is the woman speaking to?A. A new employee.B. The owner.C. The manager.听第7段材料，回答8、9题8. Where are the speakers?A. In America.B. In China.C. In Japan9. What will the man give to Linda?A. A box of chocolate.B. Some flowers.C. A tablecloth.听第8段材料，回答10至12题10. Where is the man going?A. To Honolulu.B. To Chicago. C. To Houston.11. How much will the man pay for the tickets?A. $ 220. B. $476.C. $515.12. How long will the mans trip last?A. One week.B. Two weeks.C. One month.听第9段材料，回答13至16题13. Who teaches the girl English?A. Miss Sharon.B. Miss Simpson.C. Mr. Smith.14. Why isnt the girl doing well in her Spanish class?A. She did poorly on the last test.B. She never does her homework.C. She often talks to others in class.15. According to the girl, what is Mr. Jones like?A. He is boring.B. He is kind.C. He is interesting. 16. What does the girl have to do after the movie?A. Practice her piano.B. Go to the dentist.C. Finish her report.听第10段材料，回答17至20题17. What does the speaker think of the models clothes?A. They re too simple.B. Theyre not very expensive. C. Theyre not very comfortable.18. How does the fashion industry make money?A. By creating a need for you.B. By selling products at high prices.C. By helping you get rid of your shortcomings. 19. Why does the speaker mention lipsticks(口红)?A. To give advice to girls.B. To show the secret of the fashion.C. To show that fashions are impossible to explain. 20. What does the speaker mean at the end?A. Fashion can create more job opportunities for people.B. Fashion can help people succeed. C. People shouldnt spend any time or money on fashion.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的四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A If you want to walk in the footsteps of some of the worlds greatest figures, then go to Oxford. Many of Oxfords 38colleges are open to the public year-round. Here are a few of the colleges worth visiting and some famous people who have studied there. Christ Church College Long before it became known as a location for the Harry Potter films, Christ Church was the college where Albert Einstein, author Charles Dodgson who wrote Alice in Wonderland, and 13 British prime ministers studied. In this large and popular college, you can see the paintings in the 16th-century Great Hall. Magdalen College Many consider Magdalen to be one of the most beautiful Oxfords colleges. This is where author Oscar Wilde read his classics course. You can enjoy the medieval(中世纪的) church with its 15th-century tower. Opposite the college is the beautiful Botanic Garden founded in 1621. Merton College Founded in 1264, Merton has the oldest medieval library in use. J.R.R.Tolkien is said to have spent many hours here writing The Lord of the Rings. One of the colleges treasures is an astrolabe(星盘), thought to have belonged to Chaucer. The college has the most amazing collection of medieval colored glass in Oxford. Bodleian Library The Bodleian Library, the main research library of the University of Oxford, is the largest university library in the UK. It is one of the oldest libraries in Europe, and in Britain is second in size only to the British Library. It holds more than 9 million printed items on 189 km of shelving and seats up to 2,500 readers. The users of the library here include five kings, 40 Nobel Prize winners, 25 British prime minister and countless famous writers.21. What will a Harry Potter fan probably visit when traveling to Oxford?A. Merton College. C. Magdalen College.B. Bodleian Library. D. Christ Church College.22. Which of the following can travelers see in Magdalen College?A. A 15th-century tower.C. Englands smallest cathedral.B. A seven-ton tower bell. D. British oldest botanic garden.23. What do we know about the Bodleian Library? A. It lies in Magdalen College.B. It is smaller than the British Library.C. It is the most famous library in the UK.D. It has a collection of 2,500 kinds of books.24. According to the passage, J. R. R. Tolkien is _.A. the founder of Merton CollegeB. the author of The Lord of the RingsC. the designer of the oldest medieval libraryD. the owner of the astrolabe in Merton CollegeBThere is a huge demand for shark fins (鳍) in Asian countries. As a result, many sharks are caught and killed. According to reports, sharks are being killed at an alarming rate of up to 273 million worldwide per year.Some experts predict that if the killing continues at the current rate many shark species will be lost forever. It can be very dangerous. Sharks are very important and they should be protected.In a study of the east coast of the United States, 11 species of sharks were eliminated from their range. Of the 14 species of ocean life that those sharks used to eat, the populations of 12 exploded and caused great damage to the ecosystem. For example, the cownose ray (鳐) population was no longer kept under control by sharks and so grew out of control. As a result, the rays destroyed the population of bay scallops (扇贝), their favorite food. The scallop fishery, which had been in good condition for over 100 years, was wiped out. Also, the removal of the scallops most likely had an effect on water quality as they were no longer there to perform their function of cleaning the water.Sharks play a vital role in the oceans in a way that the average fish does not. Most sharks play a critical role in ocean ecosystems. Directly or indirectly they regulate the natural balance of these ecosystems. Sharks tend to eat very efficiently, going after the old, sick, or slower fish in a population, keeping that population healthy. Sharks help keep many populations of ocean life to the right size so that those prey (猎物) species dont cause harm to the ecosystem by becoming too populated. The ocean ecosystem is made up of very complex food webs. For the most part, sharks are at the top of these webs and are considered by scientists to be keystone species, meaning that removing them may cause the whole structure to fall apart, including key fisheries such as tuna and other important fish species that maintain（维持）the health of coral reefs.Therefore, we should protect sharks because doing so is to protect the whole ecosystem.25. Whats the main reason for killing sharks in Asia?A. Shark fins are in great need. B. People kill them out of fear.C. Sharks often attack swimmers. D. Sharks break the balance of the sea.26The underlined word eliminated in Paragraph 3 can be replaced by _.A. separated B. removed C. forbidden D. protected27After the number of cownose rays greatly increased, _.A. water quality improved as well B. bay scallops grew out of controlC. the health of coral reefs worsened D. the local scallop fishery was harmed28What does the passage mainly talk about?A. Why sharks are killed worldwide.B. Why sharks should be protected.C. How humans keep the ecosystem balanced.D. How ocean life affects the ecosystem.CResearchers are placing robotic dogs（机器狗）in the homes of lonely old people to determine whether they can improve the quality of life for humans. Alan Beck, an expert in human-animal relationship, and Nancy Edwards, a professor of nursing, are leading the animal-assisted study concerning the influence of robotic dogs on old peoples depression, physical activity, and life satisfaction. “No one will argue that an older person is better off being more active, challenged, or stimulated（应急的）,”Edwards points out. “The problem is how we promote that, especially for those without friends or help. A robotic dog could be a solution.”In the study, the robot, called AIBO, is placed for six weeks in the houses of some old people who live alone. Before placing AIBO in the home, researchers will collect baseline data for six weeks. These old people will keep a diary to note their feelings and activity before and after AIBO. Then, the researchers will review the data to determine if it has inspired any changes in the life of its owner.“I talk to him all the time, and he responds to my voice,” says a seventy-year-old lady, “When Im watching TV, hell stay in my arms until he wants down. He has a mind of his own.”The AIBOs respond to certain orders. The researchers say they have some advantages over live dogs, especially for old people. Often the elderly are disabled and cannot care for an animal by walking it or playing with it. A robotic dog removes exercise and feeding concerns.“At the beginning, it was believed that no one would relate to the robotic dog, because it was metal and not furry.” Beck says，“But its amazing how quickly we have given up that belief.”“Hopefully, down the road, these robotic pets could become a more-valuable health helper. They will record their masters blood pressure, oxygen levels, or heart rhythms. AIBOs may even one day have games that can help stimulate older peoples minds.”29Whats the purpose of Beck and Edwards study?A. To understand human-animal relationship.B. To find the causes of old peoples loneliness.C. To make lonely old peoples life better.D. To promote the animal-assisted research.30In the research, the old people are asked to . A. note the activities of AIBOs B. record their feelings and activityC. keep AIBOs at home for 12 weeks D. analyze the collected information31What is the advantage of AIBO over live dogs?A. It is easier to keep at home. B. It responds to all the human orders. C. It can help the disabled people. D. It can watch TV with its owner.D A cleaner stole an empty commuter train from a station and drove it to a suburb of Stockholm where it suddenly left its tracks and ran into an apartment building, officials have said. The woman was seriously injured in the early-morning crash and was flown to a Stockholm hospital, police spokesman Lars Bystrom said. No one else was injured. He said the woman was arrested as a result of endangering the public. Tomas Hedenius, a spokesman for the train operator Arriva, said the woman, who was born in 1990, stole the four-car train at a station outside Stockholm. She then drove it about a mile to the end station on the railway line, where it jumped off the tracks, rushing for about 25 metres and crashed into a three-storey building. Photographs from the scene showed that the front car of the train buried deep into the structure. There were three families inside the apartment building, but no one was injured. At least not physically, Hedenius said. The aims of the woman, who worked for a company contracted to carry out cleaning for the train operator, were not immediately clear. We have only heard good things about her. We are looking into how this could happen, and why she did what she did, Hedenius said. He said it was not clear how she got the keys to the train, but he added that driving it was not that difficult. Generally speaking, that is possible even if you are not a train operator, he said. You can read it on the Internet, or observe how others do it.32. The woman seriously injured in the early-morning crash is a(n)_. A. train driver B. police spokeswoman C. cleaner D. apartment owner33. Why was the woman arrested by the police? A. Because she stole a train and put the public in danger B. Because she was not fit for cleaning and did some wrong. C. Because she wanted to hide the train in the apartment building. D. Because she didnt want to work for the train operator and longer.34. According to the passage, the woman cleaner_. A. drove the train into the apartment building on purpose B. aimed at becoming a train operator by doing so C. might learn to drive a train by observing train operators D. borrowed the keys to the train from the train operator35. What is the best title for the passage? A. A cleaner drove a stolen train into a building B. A terrible accident happened in Stockholm. C. A train ran into an apartment building D. Driving a train is not difficult at all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。Stop Smoking Stopping smoking is not easy. Below are some tips which may help you to quit smoking. Set a date for stopping and stop completely. 36 However, a research has shown that if you smoke fewer cigarettes than usual, you are likely to smoke more of each cigarette and nicotine levels remain nearly the same. Therefore, it is usually best to stop once and for all. Tell everyone that you are giving up smoking. Friends and family often give support and may help you. If appropriate, try to get other household members who smoke, or friends who smoke, to stop smoking at the same time. 37 Be prepared for some withdrawal symptoms. When you stop smoking, you are likely to get symptoms. 38 These symptoms are caused by the lake of nicotine that your body has been used to. 39 In particular, drinking alcohol is often associated with failing in an attempt to stop smoking. You should consider not drinking much alcohol in the first few weeks after stopping smoking. Try changing your routine for the first few weeks. Dont despair if you fail. Examine the reasons why you felt it was more difficult at that particular time. 40 On average, people who eventually stop smoking have made three or four previous attempts.A. Avoid bars and pubs which are often smoke-filled.B. Wash all of your clothing to get rid of the smoke smell and air your home out completely.C. Some people prefer the idea of cutting down graduallyD. It will make you stronger next time.E. They may include feeling sick, headaches, anxiety, and just feeling awfulF. A team effort may be easier than doing it alone.G. Be aware of situations in which you are more likely to want to smoke.第三部分 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分 45） 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四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Making money when you are a kid is easier than you think. There are many ways to 41 money if you are a kid. Here is a great way - 42 a lemonade stand. On a hot summer day, everybody loves a glass of 43 lemonade. Go to your nearest grocery store and 44 frozen or powdered lemon. Powdered lemon is 45 , so you can make more money . Frozen lemon costs more but it tastes better, so you might want to spend the 46 money to get happier customers. Make the lemonade and then 47 a stand of your own. Its very important to have a good 48 . If you live on a 49 street and do it in front of your house, you might find you dont get any customers. A much 50 place to be is at a train station or a bus stop or on a busy street. Parks are also 51 , especially when there are events going on. Sometimes, you can 52 other things besides lemonade to make extra money. If you bake some cookies, for example, you can sell them to the delight of your 53 . How much should you 54 ? Start selling your lemonade for 50 cents a cup. If that doesnt 55 , you can lower your price. Dont forget to have a(n) 56 box ready, so people who want to give you extra money for your good service can. Also, make sure you have 57 ready to give to your customers. On a good day, 58 , you can make $100 or more by running a lemonade stand. Not 59 ! As for a kid, $100 is enough for a happy weekend. If you dont make 100 dollars in a day, dont 60 . Maybe you just need to try a new location, open up at a different time of day, or change your price.41. A. saveB. makeC. spendD. raise42. A. designingB. decoratingC. displayingD. running43. A. coldB. sweetC. boilingD. natural44. A. borrowB. discoverC. buyD. advertise45. A. heavierB. betterC. cheaperD. quicker46. A. extraB. pocketC. dailyD. basic47. A. set upB. hunt forC. watch overD. come to48. A. ideaB. exampleC. systemD. location49. A. crowdedB. quietC. strangeD. narrow50. A. saferB. betterC. largerD. cleaner51. A. noisyB. greatC. dangerousD. exciting52. A. orderB. shareC. cookD. sell53. A. customersB. employeesC. neighborsD. friends54. A. payB. collectC. chargeD. offer55. A. changeB. actC. workD. agree56. A. tipB. adviceC. fruitD. cigarette57. A. foodB. soup C. tea D. chan