高二英语下学期第一学段考试试题

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。甘肃省天水市2016-2017学年高二英语下学期第一学段考试试题选择题（共50分）第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分30分）第一节 阅读理解（每小题2分，满分20分）AStrange Baby-Naming LawsGemanyParents are banned by law from using last names and the names of objects and products as first names.A childs first names must clearly show his or her sex,and all names must be approved by the office of vital statisties（人口统计）in the area in which the child was born.IcelandThe countrys naming committee consults the National Register of Persons to determine if a name is acceptable.If parents prefer a name which is not on the list,they must apply for approval and pay a fee,and the name must contain only letters in the Icelandic aiphabet.New ZealandThe countrys Births,Deaths,and Marriages Registration Act of 1995 doesnt allow parents to choose a name that “might cause offense to a reasonable person; is unreasonably long; or is,includes,or is similar to an official title or rank,” including,apparently,Adolf Hitler and Yeah Detroitboth names recently rejected.DenmarkIf Danish parents prefer a name not on the list of 7,000 preapproved baby names,they must get permission from local church and government officials.15 to 20 percent of the 1,100 reviewed namesincluding creative spellings of common names,last names as first names,and unusual namesare rejected each year.1.You can tell whether a baby is a girl or a boy according to the first names in_.A.GermanyB.New Zealand C.IcelandD.Denmark2.In Iceland,the names should_.A.be on the names list without exceptionB.be paid a large amount of money forC.contain only letters in the Roman alphabetD.be accepted by the National Register of Persons 3.In New Zealand the naming law_.A.used to forbid the use of the name of Adolf HitlerB.allows names similar to an official tittle or rankC.is considerate as to how other people feel about the namesD.doesnt allow using last names as first names4.It can be learned from the text that_.A.each year about 160-220 reviewed names are rejected in DenmarkB.babies names should be allowed by the office of vital statistics in IcelandC.Adolf Hitler is a name that is banned in all the European countriesD.parents must give up babies names if the names are not on the list in IrelandBDear Mr.Hill, We are appreciative of your interest in our products.If you visit our website,youll see many favorable product reviews.Ive attached our company catalogue showing our entire line of products. 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The number of possible moves in a game of Go is so huge that,in order to win against a player like Lee,AlphaGo was designed to adopt a human-like style of gameplay by using a relatively recent developmentdeep learning.Deep learning uses large data sets,“machine learning” algorithms (计算程序) and deep neural (神经的) networks to teach the AI how toperform a particular set of tasks.Rather than programming complex Go rules and strategies into AlphaGo,DeepMind designers taught AlphaGo to play the game by feeding it data based on typical Go moves.Then,AlphaGo played against itself,tirelessly learning from its own mistakes and improving its gameplay over time.The results speak for themselves.Deep learning represents a shift in the relationship humans have with their technological creations.It results in AI that displays surprising and unpredictable behaviour.Commenting after his first loss,Lee described being shocked by an unconventional move he claimed no human would ever have made.Demis Hassabis,one of DeepMinds founders,echoed this comment: “Were very pleased that AlphaGo played some quite surprising and beautiful moves.”Unpredictability and surprises areor can bea good thing.They can indicate that a system is working well,perhaps better than the humans that came before it.Such is the case with AlphaGo.However,unpredictability also indicates a loss of human control.That Hassabis is surprised at his creations behaviour suggests a lack of control in the design.And though some loss of control might be fine in the context of a game such as Go,it raises urgent questions elsewhere.How much and what kind of control should we give up to AI machines? How should we design appropriate human control into AI that requires us to give up some of that very control? Is there some AI that we should just not develop if it means any loss of human control? How much of a say should corporations,governments,experts or citizens have in these matters? These important questions,and many others like them,have emerged in response,but remain unanswered.They require human,not human-like,solutions.So as we drink to the milestone in AI,lets also drink to the understanding that the time to answer deeply human questions about deep learning and AI is now.8.What contributes most to the unconventional move of AlphaGo in the game?A.The capability of self-improvement.B.The constant input of large data sets.C.The installation of deep neutral networks.D.The knowledge of Go rules and strategies.9.How should we deal with the unpredictability of AI?A.We should stop AI machines from developing even further.B.We should call on the government to solve these problems for us.C.We should rely on ourselves and come up with effective solutions.D.We should invent even more intelligent machines to solve everything.10.Whats the authors attitude towards this remarkable advance in AI?A.Supportive.B.Optimistic.C.Doubtful.D.Cautious.笫二节阅读填空 （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。Do you constantly use the computer,whether for learning or entertainment? Computers give off radiation（辐射）that is bad for your health,but here are some ways to protect yourself from computer radiation. 11 Green tea can be absorbed by the body easily into a form of vitamin A,which helps reduce radiation. 12 .It is advisable to attach a radiation filter plate（辐射过滤板）in front of your computers screen.Make sure to avoid putting any metal substances near your computer as these may have reflected some of the electromagnetic waves that are harmful to your health. 13 .The brighter the screen the higher the radiation there will be and vice versa.You can also put some radiation-absorbing plants such as several cacti near your computer to prevent radiation.Make sure you do a skincare protection before sitting in front of the computer. 14 Wash your face soon after using the computer in order to reduce 70% of the radiation. 15 Old computer in general,has one to two times more radiations released than the new one within the same distance.A.And adjust the brightness of your computer screen.B.Apply a layer of facial mask to protect yourself.C.And adjust the sound level on your computer.D.The most efficient way is by drinking some coffee regularly.E.The simplest way is by drinking 2 or 3 cups of green tea every day.F.If possible,purchase a new computer instead of using an old model computer.G.It also helps keep our eyes see things clearly in the dark by improving the visual ability.笫三部分 英语知识运用（满分20分）完形填空（共20小题；每题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。Nick was not the kind of boy I had expected to spend my summer with.I was hoping to have arelaxationthe summer before my busy senior year,_16_ my mother asked me to do her a_17_.One of her colleagues needed a full-time_18_. “You planned to volunteer at the local hospital,why not volunteer to_19_Nick instead?” Then she told me that this six-year-old boy was not a_20_child. Nick was a lovely little boy who suffered from many disorders.Normal day-care centres would not_21_ him.As a baby,he had serious ear infections which left him with equilibrium (平衡) problems.He couldnt_22_ or run properly.I was hesitating _23_ I was to take the job when my mother_24_, “Dont you want to be a nurse in the future? I doubt if you even have the_25_.”Then I told her I was _26_ for the job.The day started at 7:00 a.m.Nick was my wake-up call! With so much energy and very little_27_,he was quite a mix.At the park,when he saw all the other children play on the jungle gym and swings,the boys face_28_ uphow he wished he belonged to the group of his age! You would think it would be_29_ to get a child to go down a slide .Believe me,it wasnt! It took time,a lot of time.But with patience and support,Nick took one step up the slide each day.We worked together to face his_30_and gradually he got closer to taking the slide of his life.Halfway through the summer,he_31_ it to the top of the slide.With my arms_32_him tightly,we flew down the slide! I waited for hisreaction.After_33_that he was safe and sound,he gave me a bighugand asked, “May I go down again,alone?” I had never been happier in my life when I saw this little child climb the ladder and_34_what other childrentake for granted.This_35_child taught me that being a nurse means respect,kindness and patience.16.A.and B.howeverC.so D.but17.A.serviceB.businessC.favorD.trade18.A.nurseB.waitressC.guardD.guide19.A.protectB.attendC.defendD.comfort20.A.naughtyB.cleverC.normalD.happy21.A.admitB.receiveC.acceptD.adopt22.A.speakB.playC.standD.walk23.A.ifB.what C.whyD.where24.A.suggestedB.arguedC.challengedD.commented25.A.courageB.energyC.faithD.time26.A.eagerB.sorryC.gratefulD.ready27.A.awarenessB.knowledgeC.balanceD.control28.A.delightedB.cheeredC.litD.shut29.A.difficultB.interestingC.simpleD.terrible30.A.fearsB.worriesC.chancesD.situation31.A.climbedB.gotC.managedD.made32.A.takingB.holdingC.bringingD.greeting33.A.realizingB.researchingC.worryingD.wondering34.A.playB.ignoreC.enjoyD.share35.A.ordinaryB.smartC.braveD.special笫卷（共50分）第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分25分）第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）根据课文内容填空（每空1-3个单词）Then the harpoon was ready and the the man in the bow of the boat 36._ it at the whale.He let it go and the harpoon hit the spot.37._.the whale soon died.Within a moment or two,its body was 38._ swiftly by the killers down into the depths of the sea.Theres no electricity or water and even no textbooks 39._! Im still trying to adapt to these conditions. However,one thing is for sure,Ive become more imaginative in my teaching.Science is my most 40._ subject as my students have no 41._ of doing experiments.In fact there is no equipment,and if I need water I have to carry it from my house in a bucket! The other day I was showing the boys the weekly chemistry experiment 42._,before I know it,the mixture was bubbling over everywhere! The boys who had never 43._ anything like this before started jumping out of the windows.Sometimes I wonder how 44._ chemistry is to these students,most of 45._ will be going back to their villages after Year 8 anyway.To be honest,I doubt whether Im making any difference to these boys lives at all.第二节语法填空 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，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。Singles Day falls on November 11th every year in China,46 is recognized as a day for people who have no girlfriend or boyfriend.Couples and lovers have Valentines Day in 47 (celebrate) of their love,but how about the singles? There must be a day they can celebrate even without a partner.Thats 48 people created Singles Day.On Singles Day many singles choose to say goodbye to their single lives,49(attend) blind date parties,and some people even decide to get 50 (marry) with strangers.51 this day has recently become more of a time for shopping, because many shops online will give customers great discount 52 (promote) their goods.More and more people are 53 (will) to shop online to get what they want,and I am one of them.I just cant help buying things 54 I need them or not.55(honest) speaking,some of the things that I bought have been put aside forever in my closet.第三部分 写作（共两节，满分25分）第一节 短文改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误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（），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。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。After school,I was about to enter into my apartment when I saw a little dirty dog lie beside the dustbin.He looked extremely weak.Immediately the homeless dog filled me of sympathy.So I decided to take him home.I gave him some food and a bath.After the bath he looked energy and refreshed.What a lovely dog!When my parents got home,I asked that I could keep the dog.To my surprised and joy,they agreed.Up to now,he has become member of our family and everyon