高二英语下学期期中试题6

一岗双责落实还不到位。受事务性工作影响，对分管单位一岗双责常常落实在安排部署上、口头要求上，实际督导、检查的少，指导、推进、检查还不到位。云南省姚安县2016-2017学年高二英语下学期期中试题注意 ：本试卷满分为150分,考试时间120分钟.所有答案必须做在答题卡上。第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 is the woman going to do?A. Have a coffee. B. Clean her office. C. Attend a meeting.2. What does the woman ask for?A. A dress of different size.B. A dress of better quality.C. A dress of a bright color.3. What does the man want to do?A. Borrow a ladder. B. Take his leave. C. Clean the roof.4. What will the woman probably do next?A. Go to the mans place.B. Call the Hillsboro Hotel.C. Reserve an exhibition hall.5. Where are the speakers?A. At home. B. In a museum. C. In the city square.第二节 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有2至4个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；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。听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7题。6. Why has the man hardly seen the woman lately?A. She had a traffic accident.B. She moved to another place.C. She is working unusual hours.7. Where does the conversation take place?A. In an office. B. At a bus stop. C. In an apartment.听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10题。8. What does the man have to do now?A. Plan a trip. B. Look for a job. C. Make a decision.9. What does the woman think of the journey to South America?A. Dangerous. B. Exciting. C. Expensive.10. What advice does the woman give to the man?A. Going abroad. B. Staying at home. C. Opening a bookstore.听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13题。11. What is the radio program for?A. Sharing personal feelings.B. Discussing language skills.C. Promoting community service.12. What is the second point Prof. Sheffield mentioned?A. To give details and facts.B. To introduce main ideas.C. To conclude the article.13. What makes an excellent article according to Prof. Sheffield?A. Formal language. B. Detailed facts. C. Personal style.听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17题。14. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A summer job. B. A birthday party. C. A food company.15. What does the mans company do?A. Design furniture. B. Organize concerts. C. Offer food services.16. What will the man do before the party?A. Set tables. B. Cook food. C. Play music.17. What does the woman think of the mans work?A. Difficult. B. Interesting. C. Valuable.听下面一段独白，回答第18至第20题。18. What do the Hoffmans do for a living?A. They are gardeners. B. They sell vegetables. C. They run a guesthouse.19. How much direct sunshine to tomato plants actually need every day?A. Five hours. B. Eight hours. C. Twelve hours.20. Why do Irish potatoes grow better in the shade?A. They have deeper roots.B. They have wider leaves.C. They have bigger flowers.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40分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑.ACentral ParkOutside among the trees, watch the wildlifeboth the human and animal varieties. Call (212)360-3465 or (212)360-2726 for events and tours. Central Park stretches from 59th to 110th Sts. , and from 5th Ave. to Central Park. West. Empire State buildingThis is among the most striking buildings in the city, the nation, even the world. The observation dock (瞭望台) on the 86th floor is open to general public, offering a wonderful view of the cuty. On the second floor youll find the New York Skyride, a simulated (模拟的) helicopter ride over Manhattan. 5th Avc. at 34th St. , Midtown/(212)736-3100. Intrepid Sea- Air -Space MuseumFive blocks west of Time Square, this museum has hundreds of air, deep sea and space exhibits. Walk the fight deck of the 900 foot long aircraft carrier Intrepid, see dozens of old and modern aircraft and ride the Intrepid Navy Flight Simulator. Pier86, W. 46th St. and 12th Ave. /(212)245-0072. Madison Square GardenIf its big, it probably happens at the Garden. Check out sporting events, concerts and much more. Tours are available. 7th Ave, btwn. 31th and 33th Sts. , Midtown/(212)465-6741. 21. The New York Skyride is for _. A. sightseeingB. fight training C. model plane-sportsD. city transportation22. If a visitor is interested in music, he will probably go to_. A. Central ParkB. Empire State Building C. Intrepid Sea-Air-Space MuseumD. Madison Square Garden23. The students who are interested in the history of Navy should dial the number of . A. (212)360-2726B. (212)465-6741C. (212)245-0072D. (212)736-310024. The purpose of these texts is probably to _. A. provide information of living in New York B. provide directions of city traffic in New York C. give visitors a guide to New York D. give a brief introduction to the history of New YorkBEvery year on my birthday, from the time I turned 12,a white gardenia was delivered to my house. No card came with it. Calls to the flower-shop were not helpful at all. After a while I stopped trying to discover the senders name and just delighted in the beautiful white flower in soft pink paper.But I never stopped imagining who the giver might be. Some of my happiest moments were spent daydreaming about the sender. My mother encouraged these imaginings. Shed ask me if there was someone for whom I had done a special kindness. Perhaps it was the old man across the street whose mail Id delivered during the winter. As a girl, though, I had more fun imagining that it might be a boy I had run into.One month before my graduation, my father died. I felt so sad that I became completely uninterested in my upcoming graduation dance, and I didnt care if I had a new dress or not. But my mother, in her own sadness, would not let me miss any of those things. She wanted her children to feel loved and lovable. In truth, my mother wanted her children to see themselves much like the gardenialovely, strong and perfect with perhaps a bit of mystery(神秘).My mother died ten days after I was married. I was 22.That was the year the gardenia stopped coming.25.Which of the following would be the best title for the text?A. A Mothers LoveB. A Graduation PartyC. A Special Birthday D. A Childhood Dream26.The mother insisted that her daughter go to the graduation dance because _.A. she hoped she would find a boyfriendB. she wanted her to be happy and strongC. she thought education was most importantD. she could take care of things herself27.Who was the sender of the flower?A. One of the writers neighbors.B. One of the writers classmates.C. The writers mother.D. A boy the writer had run into.CIn the past,Americans used to think of the United States as a “melting pot” of immigrants(移民) from many different cultures to the United States,their old ways melted away and they became part of a completely new culture.The United States was likened to a big pot of soup,which had bits of flavor(味道,滋味) from each different culture.All of the different cultures were so well blended(混合,掺杂) together that it formed its own new flavor.Today,Americans realize that the simple “melting pot” theory is less true.Instead,different groups of people keep many of their old customs.Often groups of Americans from the same culture band together.They live together in distinctive communities,such as “Chinatowns” or “Little Italy”areas populated almost exclusively(惟一,仅) by Americans of a single ethnic groupwhich can be found in many large American cities.Living in ethnic neighborhoods gives new Americans the security of sharing a common language and common traditions with people who understand them.In time,however,people from different backgrounds mix together.They also mix with nativeborn Americans.Old traditions give way to new customs.The children of immigrants are often eager to adopt new,American ways.They often want to dress in American fashions,to speak English and to follow American social customs.By one estimate(估计),about 80 percent of European immigrants marry outside their own ethnic groups by the time they reach the third generation.Third generation means that their greatgrandparents were immigrants.Yet as successive generations become more “Americanized”,they often retain significant elements of their ethnic country.28. What does the text mainly talk about?A. The American way of life.B. Immigrants and nativeborn Americans.C. Old traditions and new customs.D. The multicultural society of the United States.29. Why does the author mention “Chinatowns” in the second paragraph? A. To give an example that many people keep their old customs. B. To show that Chinese cherish their old traditions. C. To contrast(对比) the Chinese way of life with that of the Italians. D. To give an example of the Americanization.30. The underlined word “ethnic” in the last sentence most probably means _. A. moralB. national C. culturalD. social31. The underlined word “Americanized” generally means_. A. 美国人B. 研究美国社会的专家 C. 有关美国的史料D. 美国化的DOne of the best-known proverbs must be “Early to bed, early to rise, making a man healthy, wealthy and wise”. The promise of health, wealth and wisdom to those who join the ranks of the early retirees and risers must be particularly appealing to many people in our modern society. There is no doubt that one of the greatest concerns(关心) of modern man is his health. It is estimated that in the United States $200 billion is spent on health care each year. The medical field has grown into such a big business that it employs 4.8 million people; and it appears that in many places, more staff is needed to meet the demands of the people who are concerned about their physical well-being.Much more interest has been shown in preventive medicine in recent years. This is probably due in part to the increasing costs of medical treatment, but the writings of such people as Dr. Kenneth Cooper have also played an important role. In his book Aerobics Dr Cooper communicated his message of the benefits(好处) of exercise so effectively that many other authors have followed in his trail, and literally millions of readers have put on their sports shoes and taken to the highways and byways of America. A recent survey showed that over 17 million people are jogging. Many of these are so serious that they have trained themselves to run the 26 miles and 385 yards of the hard and tiring marathons that are organized all over the country. The last time I was in Honolulu, I was greatly surprised to see hundreds of people, young and old, running for their lives, and I discovered many of them have run in the Hawaiian Marathon.Exercise has also become a major part of conversation. At a dinner party recently, the president of a bank asked me, “You look like a runner; how far do you run each day?” A few days later when I appeared on a national television show, the host suddenly asked me if I was a regular runner. On both occasions the conversation turned to the subject of exercise and I found, as I have found whenever I have traveled recently, that this is a subject of being on many peoples minds. Of course, there are still many people who are less than enthusiastic about exercise. They appreciate the philosophy of Robert M. Hutchins who said, “Whenever the thought of exercise occurs to me, I lie down till it passes.”32. The first paragraph suggests that medical workers _. A. are in great needB. make a lot of money C. are concerned with their own healthD. like sports more than ordinary people 33. In the United States, medical treatment is_.A. very effectiveB. not enoughC. cheapD. expensive34. Aerobic is a book about_.A. medicineB. exerciseC. drivingD. marathon35.The examples of conversation in the last paragraph are used_.A. to prove that people are tired of old conversation topicsB. to prove that the writer was a good runnerC. to show peoples interest in exerciseD. to show the writers love for travel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。Tips for Shortening Homework TimeHomework can be a long, hard task for many students. 36 Staying focused on the task at hand while avoiding distractions（干扰）is another struggle that many students face. Here are some strategies you can try to make homework time shorter and easier.1. Power down electronics.While students think they may need their computers for completing their assignments, devices can often be more of a distraction than helpful tools for getting homework done quickly. 37 2. Get a little exercise!Before beginning any homework, try having your child dance to music, or even do a few push-ups. 38 They will also help students finish homework in a more efficient manner. While some students are fine starting their work right after school, others benefit from this type of physical activity before beginning their school work.3. 39 Some students might prefer a desk in their room, while others may use a table in an office space or play room. Any of these choices work fine, as long as they are in a quiet area with minimal noise.4. Arrange break times wisely. 40 And they will reward themselves with a break after each part is complete. For instance, they might start with their first assignment. Once that is complete, they can give themselves a five-minute break for a snack. But make sure the break doesnt extend beyond the limited time. With these strategies, your child will become more efficient and can complete homework much faster.A. Find a quiet area to work.B. Look for a desk or a table to use.C. Students often divide their homework assignments into several parts.D. These types of physical exercises will help increase alertness and focus.E. Doing some physical exercises can contribute to good health.F. Sometimes the simple task of sitting down and getting started can be a challenge. G. Encourage your child to power them off, and only use them when necessary.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）完形填空（共20小题；每题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）出可以填入空白的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Once there was an artist who had painted many famous pictures found that he had not yet painted one “real” picture. In his 41 along a dusty road, he met an aged priest( 牧师) who asked him where he was going. “I do not know.” Said the artist, “I want to paint the most beautiful thing in the world . Perhaps you can 42 me to it.” “How simple,” replied the priest, “in any church, you will find it-Faith is the most beautiful thing in the world.”The artist traveled on. 43, he met a young bride who told him that the most beautiful thing in the world is “Love”. “Love 44 the world go round. It 45 poverty into riches, sweetens tears and makes much of little. 46 love there is no beauty.Still the artist 47 his search and met a weary（困倦的） soldier. The artist asked him the 48 question and the soldier answered, “ Peace is the most beautiful thing in the world, War is ugly and 49 you find Peace， youll find Beauty, Faith and Love.”“How can I 50 themFaith, Love and Peace” thought the artist. As he continued his walk, his mind 51 the “real” picture he hoped to paint. He was 52 that without thinking where he was going, he had reached his 53 surroundings. As he entered the doorway, light glistened(闪光)in his eyes and he 54 that his search was over.In the 55 of his wife and children, he saw Love and Faith, “Not a minute passed by that our children and I had not 56 you. We prayed that you would return to us 57 ,”his wife said as they embraced him . He sat on his 58 old chair and his heart was at 59 .Finally, the artist painted the most beautiful thing in the world and called it “ 60 ”. 41. A. path B. tripC. searchD. imagination 42. A. adjust B. directC. applyD. force 43. A. Later B. EarlierC. Nowadays D. Finally 44. A. expectsB. appreciatesC. demandsD. makes 45. A. advisesB. chargesC. resultsD. builds 46. A. WithoutB. ExceptC. IncludingD. Besides 47. A. brokeB. continuedC. insistedD. stopped 48. A. oppositeB. importantC. sameD. boring 49. A. wheneverB. whicheverC. whateverD. wherever 50. A. paintB. acceptC. practiceD. require 51. A. agreedB. wonderedC. rememberedD. looked 52. A. excitedB. interestedC. surprisedD. frightened 53. A. strangeB. familiarC. specialD. suitable 54. A. realizedB. suggestedC. followedD. repeated 55. A. memoriesB. hopesC. facesD. praises 56. A. put up withB. though ofC. hunted forD. watched out for 57. A. anxiouslyB. eagerlyC. happilyD. safely 58. A. wideB. singleC. favouriteD. present 59. A. lossB. timeC. momentD. peace60. A. ChildrenB. HomeC. FaithD. Friendship第三部分 英语知识运用第二节 （共10分；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Bicycling is not only a great way 61 see the outdoors and take in the fresh air, but also a great way to develop muscle and burn fat. You will 62 (probable) burn somewhere between 400 and 500 calories on a one-hour bicycling trip.If weight loss is your objectiv