高二英语下学期期中试题高新部

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。陕西省延安市黄陵县2016-2017学年高二英语下学期期中试题（高新部） 时间 120分钟 总分 150本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。 第I卷第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第1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，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 weather like?A. Cloudy B. Rainy C. Sunny2. When will Tom be available ?A. At 1:00 B. At 3:00 C. At 5:003. What do the speakers want to buy?A. A cheap shirt. B. A pair of shoes. C. An expensive coat.4. What are the two speakers talking about?A. Rivers and mountains. B. Paintings. C. Hobbies.5. How does the woman feel about her new job?A. She isnt used to it. B. She likes the training. C.Shes satisfied with it.第2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，并表在时就按的相应位置。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，各小题给出5秒钟的做的时间。每段短话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. Where are the speakers?A. At the airport. B. At the railway station. C.In the company office.7. How much does the trip to Montreal cost?A. $15. B.$50. C.$85.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a lab. B. In a store. C. On the playground.9. What will happen most probably according to the conversation?A. The man will play tennis with woman on Thursday.B.The man will go to the basketball game alone.C.The woman will to to the game with the man.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. How was the womans exam yesterday?A. Very good. B. Easier than before. C. Longer than before.11. What lesson does the woman get from yesterdays exam?A. She ought to work harder.B. She should be more careful.C. She should take more courses.12. What does the man think of the exam yesterday? A. It is more interesting than a football game. B. It is more difficult than the final exam.C. Its already a history.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What are the two speakers mainly talking about?A. Houses in the country are expensive.B. How to buy a cheaper house.C. The location of a house.14. Why dont the woman and her husband move to a new house?A. They cant afford the new house.B. They have had their own house.C. They dont like the new house.15. What does the mans sister-in -law think of the house he bought?A. Poor B. Satisfying C. Expensive 16. What can we know about the old house from the conversation?A. The old house is over 100 years.B. The old house is worth a lot of money.C. The neighbors get along well with each other.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. How many miles did we cover a week?A. 150 miles. B. 200 miles C. 250 miles.18. What were the speaker and his friends caught in a storm?A. The second night. B. The fifth night. C. The last night.19. What was the weather like on the last day?A. Cloudy. B. Rainy. C. Fine.20. What do we know about the speaker?A. He was persuaded into the trip.B. He was disappointed at trip.C. He dropped out of the trip halfway.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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、 B 、 C 和 D ）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ARaised in a motherless home, my father was extremely tightfisted towards us children. His attitude didnt soften as I grew into adulthood and went to college. I had to ride the bus whenever I came home. Though the bus stopped about two miles from home, Dad never met me, even in severe weather. If I grumbled, hed say in his loudest father-voice, “Thats what your legs are for!”The walk didnt bother me as much as the fear of walking alone along the highway and country roads. I also felt less than valued that my father didnt seem concerned about my safety. But that feeling was canceled one spring evening.It had been a particularly difficult week at college after long hours in labs. I longed for home. When the bus reached the stop, I stepped off and dragged my suitcase to begin the long journey home.A row of hedge（树篱）edged the driveway that climbed the hill to our house. Once I had turned off the highway to start the last lap of my journey, I always had a sense of relief to see the hedge because it meant that I was almost home. On that particular evening, the hedge had just come into view when I saw something gray moving along the top of the hedge, moving toward the house. Upon closer observation, I realized it was the top of my fathers head. Then I knew, each time Id come home, he had stood behind the hedge, watching, until he knew I had arrived safely. I swallowed hard against the tears. He did care, after all.On later visits, that spot of gray became my watchtower. I could hardly wait until I was close enough to watch for its secret movement above the greenery. Upon reaching home, I would find my father sitting innocently in his chair. “So! My son, its you!” hed say, his face lengthening into pretended surprise.I replied, “Yes, Dad, its me. Im home.” 21. What does the underlined word “grumbled” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A. Accepted happily.B. Explained clearly.C. Agreed willingly.D. Spoke unhappily.22. What made the author feel upset was _.A. the tiredness after long hours in labs B. the fear of seeing something moving C. the feeling of being less than valuedD. the loneliness of riding the bus home 23. The authors father watched behind the hedge because _.A. he was concerned about his sons safety B. he wanted to help his son build up courageC. he didnt want to meet his son at the doorwayD. he didnt think his son was old enough to walk alone24. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. My Fathers Secret.B. My College Life.C. Terrible Journey Home.D. Riding Bus Alone.BSelfies (自拍) have become an increasingly common way to capture memorable moments. When it comes to taking selfies, knowing the following tips can directly affect the quality of your final product.The use of light is vital to improving image quality. Lights can help avoid shadows and create soft features on your face, so turn your face toward the main light source. If you want to be creative, play with light angles by turning your body, but make sure the photo is properly exposed and your face is lit from the front or the side. Besides, avoid taking selfies against the main light source or with overhead lighting. Additionally, natural light possesses a warmth that makes you look like youre glowing.When taking selfies, angles also matter a lot. Hold the camera away from your face, and try to take photos both horizontally and vertically. If not, your face might look bigger than usual. Ideally, the universal selfie angle is 45 degrees above your head. But you should study your face at different angles because finding your best angle requires you having seen all of them.One problem with selfies is that most have distracting backgrounds. You can always do more to show others your best side. Try to simplify the background by taking selfies outdoors or in spacious areas. Document yourself engaging in interesting activities-hiking with family members, visiting landmarks, or working out with friends. At least, you can make the photo appealing by getting rid of your outstretched arm or a background thats too busy.You can also download some photo apps that allow you to adjust the lighting and contrast. Some apps offer useful filters, which can change your skin tone and eliminate pimples (粉刺) on your face.25. To get an image of high quality, you need to _.A. be under the light source B. be against the main lightC. face the main light source D. have the photo fully exposed26. How can you find the angle that suits you most?A. Study your face at different angles. B. Hold the camera far enough from you.C. Keep the camera lower than your face. D. Place the camera 45 degrees above your head.27. Which of the following should be avoided when taking selfies?A. The use of natural light. B. A landmark as a background.C. Changes of the skin tone. D. A busy background.CMelbourne, Australia Melbourne is a hot-spot travel destination, and its easy to see its beautiful beaches and busy city life. Why its a great choice: Australia as a whole is considered a safe destination for international travel, and because of that, many solo travelers go there. As an English-speaking country, you wont be faced with any language barriers. Melbourne is easy to get around because you can walk or bike practically anywhere! Thailand Thailand is great for solo travelersperhaps because it is one of the Buddhist mindsets, which promote equality among the sexes. Why its a great choice: Thailand is known for its friendly atmosphere, and as a travel hot-spot, there are plenty of chances to meet other like-minded travelers. Well known for being very cheap, especially in the north. A good choice if you want to get away on a budget. Thailand has a lot to offer, from the party-central Bangkok to beautiful beaches and tropical（热带）jungle.Hong Kong, China Hong Kong is a great place to relax for solo travelers as it is full of “Zen moments,” such as beautiful gardens and Tai Chi classes. Why its a great choice: Hong Kong is regarded as one of the safest cities in the world. If youre not well-traveled, or perhaps a bit tired of things like language barriers, Hong Kong is a great place to start, as it mixes both Eastern and Western at the same time. Bali, Indonesia Bali is a spiritual place with yoga, spas, healthy food and beaches. The combination of friendly people and splendidly visual culture has made Bali Indonesia number one tourist attraction. Why its so great: You wont be the only solo traveler in Bali. Everyone is known for being extremely friendly and youre sure to meet some amazing characters along the way. As a Hindu island, Bali is the perfect place for a relaxing and spiritual retreat (静修). The Sacred Monkey Forest in Ubud is fantasticif you like monkeys, anyway. 28. What do the four places have in common according to the text?A. Theyre cheap to travel around.B. Theyre great for solo travelers. C. They offer good spas and yoga.D. Therere no language barriers. 29. Where can you enjoy both convenient transport and beautiful beaches?A. Melbourne, Australia. B. Thailand.C. Hong Kong, China.D. Bali, Indonesia.30. What has made Bali Indonesia No.1 tourist attraction? A. Yoga, spas, healthy food and beaches.B. Friendly people and splendidly visual culture.C. Meeting some amazing characters along the way.D. Fantastic monkeys in the Sacred Monkey Forest.31. What type of writing is this text?A. A travel journal. B. A business report. C. A travel guide.D. A press advertisement.DThe spread of Western eating habits around the world is bad for human health and the environment. These findings come from a new report in the journal Nature. David Tillman, a professor of ecology at the University of Minnesota, America, examined information from 100 countries to identify what people ate and how diet affected health. He noted a movement beginning in the 1960s. He found that as nations industrialized（工业化）, population increased and earnings rose, more people began to adopt what has been called the Western diet. The Western diet is high in sugar, fat, oil and meat. By eating these foods, people began to get fatter and sicker. David Tillman says overweight people are at greater risk for non-infectious diseases like diabetes（糖尿病）and heart disease. Unfortunately when people become industrialized, if they adopt this Western diet, they are going to have these health problems, especially in developing countries in Asia. China is an example where the number of diabetes cases has been jumping from less than one percent to 10 percent of the population as they began to industrialize over a 20-year period. And that is happening all across the world, in Mexico, in Nigeria and so on. And, a diet bad for human beings, is also bad for the environment. As the worlds population grows, more forests and tropical（热带的）areas will become farmland for crops or grasslands for cattle. We are likely to have more greenhouse gas in the future from agriculture than that coming out of all forms of transportation right now. Mr. Tillman calls the link between diet, the environment and human health, a trilemma: a problem offering a difficult choice. He says one possible settlement is leaving the Western diet behind.32. According to the passage, more greenhouse gas might be given off in the future from _.A. transportation B. developing countries C. agriculture D. developed countries33. David Tilman believes that_. A. diet, the environment and human health are closely connected B. the Western diet is the only choice as the nation industrializes C. people in tropical areas are more likely to have heart disease D. traditional diets are more balanced than the Western diet34. We can infer from the passage that _. A. Nigeria has the largest number of diabetes cases B. overweight people are at higher risk of infectious diseases C. the examined information comes from developing countries D. industrialization contributes to the spread of the Western diet35. The main purpose of the passage is to_. A. call on us to protect the environment B. warn us of the danger of the Western diet C. remind us of the importance of health D. advise us to have a balanced diet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。Dos And Donts Of DonatingGiving up your unused or unwanted stuff is a great way to make space in your home for the items that you do enjoy on a regular basis. 36 Here are 4 dos and donts of donating your belongings. Do Prep Your ClothesYouve thoroughly cleaned out your closets and drawers, and have a mountain of clothing waiting to be donated. Before you bag up these pieces, examine each one to ensure that theyre in good condition. Make sure all buttons are fastened, and that you cant see any dirty spots. 37 Dont Donate Damaged ItemsThe number one rule of donating your stuff is to make sure that it s in good, useable condition. Dont donate clothes or furniture with rips（裂口 ）or stains, chipped dishes, or books that are missing pages. 38 Find a local company that will recycle these items instead. Do Donate More Than Just Clothes 39 Stuffed animals, framed pictures, unused candles, small power tools, sports equipment, ornaments, baskets, blenders, dishes, glassware, utensils, silverware, pots and pans, curtains, blankets, toasters, mixers, pillows, towels, bed sheets, bikes, and exercise equipment are pretty popular donations. 40 With a little common sense its easy to figure out items that are ideal for donation. But unfortunately some people will throw away the contents of their home without a second thought. As a gentle reminder, its never a good idea to donate car parts, flammable products, construction materials, weapons, or explosives. ANobody wants to take over your damaged belongings. BFood donations are always in need.CDont Even Think of Donating These ItemsDNot sure where to start?EDont Donate Large AppliancesFClothes arent the only household items that can be donated.GWash the items to make them fresh and ready for their new owners.第三部分 英语知识运用（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四个选项（A、B、C、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。“Paul must have been trying to carry his waste paper to garbage can and dropped a few pieces.” I 41 , picking them up. 42 later I found more pieces. No quiet sighing this time. I 43 , “Who is throwing garbage?” No answer. Instead, I saw more bits of paper silently floating 44 from upstairs. Looking up, I saw my seven-year-old son, Paul.“Stop making a mess.” “Its not a mess. Theyre 45 .” “Sorry, what did you say?”I hadnt heard him clearly.He didnt answer me. Paul has autism（自闭症）and 46 answers a question, especially when hes 47 attentively on something else. He ran down the stairs. “Where are my other butterflies?” he asked, 48 around. Every time Paul 49 five or more words together, my heart says a 50 of thanks. But lately he seems to 51 that the benefits of forming complete sentences when communicating are 52 of the effort.Butterflies. Of course. I rushed to 53 them from the garbage, 54 them off and handed them to my young artist. “Want to see them 55 again?” he asked with a shy smile. “Oh yes! Theyre beautiful.” I whispered. He ran back upstairs to float his 56 down again. They really did look like beautiful butterflies.That day Paul 57 me to look up at 58 instead of down at garbage. How many other masterpieces do I miss because Im too caught up in my 59 to take time to appreciate whats right in front of me? Life is not what happens to us. Its 60 we look at it. Now, I look up.41AlaughedBsighedCamazedDshouted42ADaysBYearsCMomentsDWeeks43Acalled outBturned awayCgot inDadded to44AupBdownCawayDoff45AplanesBpapersCleavesDbutterflies46ArarelyBfrequentlyCwillinglyDeagerly47AdevotedBdependedCfocusedDaddicted48AshowingBlookingCplayingDdrawing49AspellsBputsCpushesDincreases50AsoundBremarkCreportDprayer51A