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系统掌握蕴含其中的马克思主义立场观点方法，要在系统学习、深刻领会、科学把握习近平教育思想上下功夫。精心组织开展学习宣传贯彻习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想和党的十九大精神知识问答活动。莆田六中2016-2017学年高二上学期期中考试英语试卷 2016.11.3本试卷分第卷(选择题)和第卷(非选择题)两部分。满分150分。考试时间120分钟。 第卷 (选择题 共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 should the man do now?A. Clean his room. B. Keep himself busy. C. Leave the room in a mess.2. Where is Elizabeth now?A. On TV. B. In the hall. C. On the stage.3. How much should the man pay to rent a car for a week?A. 80 dollars. B. 100 dollars. C. 120 dollars.4. Whats wrong with the womans car?A. Her car is being repaired.B. Her car often breaks down halfway.C. Her car is used as a taxi.5. How did Louis go to Los Angeles?A. By plane. B. By car. C. By train.第二节 （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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What relationship do you guess the two speakers are?A. Friends. B. Workmates. C. Strangers.7. By what means does the woman advise the man to get to the Huanghai Hotel at last？A. Taxi. B. Bus. C. Bike.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. How does the man feel now?A. Tired. B. Depressed. C. Desperate.9. How many courses did the man fail in the end-of-year exams?A. Two B. Only one. C. Three.10. What will the man do if he fails an exam in his country?A. Take the whole course again. B. Pay some money for it. C. Both A and B.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. What has been done for the party?A. A big cake has been ordered. B. The invitations have been made. C. The activities have been planned.12. What will they serve at the party?A. Red wine. B. French dishes. C. Chicken and beef.13. What does the woman plan to do so that she can have fun?A. The woman has planned the menu. B. The woman has hired two people to help her.C. The woman has prepared some paper products.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14. Where does the conversation most probably take place? A. At a hotel. B. At a book store. C. In a shopping mall.15. What does the man consider first when choosing a suitcase? A. Its size. B. The material it is made of. C. Its colour and fashion.16. Why does the woman recommend the wallet? A. Because its big.B. Because its very cheap.C. Because its popular and can be folded. 17. How much does the man pay the woman at last? A. 580 yuan. B. 720 yuan. C. 13,000 yuan.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. Between what ages were the people when questioned in the survey? A. 18 and 85.B. 80 and 85. C. 22 and 25.19. What questions were asked in the survey?A. Questions about emotions and mental stress. B. Questions about emotional stress and physical health.C. Questions about living conditions and physical health.20. How does the emotion differ between women and men?A. As they grow older, women are happier than men. B. At all ages, women report more sadness, stress and worry than men.C. As they grow older, women and men experience the same level of happiness.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。ADo you want a job in the holidays? Just go for it. First, you need to know what kind of job is suitable for your age and interest.If youre 13 to 15It seems that you cant work almost anywhere, but youre probably allowed to clean your neighbors cars or walk their dogs.There is no lowest wage for children under16.By law, you cant work more than 35 hours each week during school holidays. And you cant work before 7 am or after 7 pm.If youre 16 or 17The lowest wage for 16-17 years old teenagers should not be less than 7 dollars per hour.You cant work in a pub or bar, but you can work in many other places.By law, you cant work more than 40 hours each week.What jobs are out there?Obviously your choices are limited by the fact that you can work during school holidays, but the following situations are fine.At Christmas, most shops are short of hands, so you may find something to do there. In the summer, theres always fruit picking. It can be pretty hard work, but it pays really well.If youre mad about football, you could work in a sports shop or help out at a local football club. No matter how much you are paid, you are doing what you like.21. In the school holidays, 14-year-old kids _. A. cant go to work at nightB. can work anywhere they want C. are not allowed to work aloneD. can work as long as 14 hours a day22. How much can a 17-year-old kid earn at least in two hours? A. 7 dollars B. 14 dollarsC. 21 dollarsD. 17 dollars23. According to the text, fruit picking is _. A. better than other jobsB. more attractive to girls C. not right for childrenD. tiring but pays well24. The text is probably taken from a _. A. news report B. travel diary C. job guideD. storybookBAn eight-year-old child heard her parents talking about her little brother. All she knew was that he was very sick and they had no money. Only a very expensive operation could save him now and there was no one to lend them the money. When she heard her daddy say to her tearful mother, “Only a miracle(奇迹) can save him now,” the little girl went to her bedroom and pulled her money from its hiding place and counted it carefully.She hurried to a drugstore with the money in her hand.“And what do you want?” asked the salesman. “Its for my little brother,” the girl answered. “Hes really, really sick and I want to buy a miracle.” “Pardon?” said the salesman.“My brother Andrew has something bad growing inside his head and my daddy says only a miracle can save him. So how much does a miracle cost?” “We dont sell a miracle here, child. Im sorry,” the salesman said with a smile.“Listen, if it isnt enough, I can try and get some more. Just tell me how much it costs.”A well-dressed man heard it and asked, “What kind of miracle does your brother need?”“I dont know,” she answered with her eyes full of tears. “Hes really sick and mum says he needs an operation. But my daddy cant pay for it, so I have brought all my money.”“How much do you have?” asked the man. “$ 1.11, but I can try and get some more,” she answered.“Well, what luck,” smiled the man. “$ 1.11, the price of a miracle for your little brother.”He took up the girls hand and said, “Take me to where you live. I want to see your brother and meet your parents. Lets see if I have the kind of miracle you need.”That well-dressed man was Dr. Carlton Armstrong, a famous doctor. The operation was successful and it wasnt long before Andrew was home again.How much did the miracle cost?25. In the eye of the little girl, a miracle might be _.A. something interesting B. something beautifulC. some good food D. some wonderful medicine26. The little girl said again and again “.I can try and get some more.” That shows _.A. she had still kept some moneyB. she hoped not to be refusedC. There was no need to worry about moneyD. she thought money was easy to get27. What made the miracle happen?A. The girls love for her brother. B. The girls money.C. The medicine from the drugstore. D. Nobody can tell.28. From the passage we can infer(推断) that_.A. the doctor had great sympathy for the girls little brother B. the little girl is lovely but not so cleverC. the doctor didnt ask for any payD. a miracle is sure to happen if you keep on CIn 2015, Youyou Tu, a 85-year-old Chinesepharmaceutical chemistand educator was awarded Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for her new treatment of malaria(疟疾). Malaria is caused by a single-cell parasite(寄生虫) carried by mosquitoes that causes severe fever. Traditional Chinese medicine uses sweet wormwood(Qinghao) to treat fever. In the 1970s, after studies of traditional herbal(草本) medicines, Tu managed to get artemisinin(Qinghaosu), and drugs based on it have led to the survival and improved the health of millions of people. Because of Tu, the first ChineseNobel winner in physiology or medicine, Chinese medicine has stepped into the spotlight again and attracted worldwide attention.However, the fact unknown to us all is that for a long time, westerners have been doubtful about the effects of traditional Chinese drugs made of medicinal herbs. In the past few years, traditional Chinese medicine has gone through strict scientific scrutiny(审查) worldwide. To prove and increase the effects of traditional Chinese medicine, Chinese mainland has poured huge amounts of money into hard research on this field. While Hong Kong has been working hard to make itself the world leader in related research, Taiwan has made a plan to change itself into a traditional Chinese medicine technology center. Research into traditional cures is also hot in universities and other organizations outside Asia. These efforts to discover the secrets of traditional treatments could produce benefits for sufferers of diseases that have puzzled both Western and traditional Chinese medicines. 29. Which of the following statement is NOT correct?A. If bitten by mosquitoes, one is likely to come down with malaria. B. It was because of her invention of artemisinin that Youyou Tu got the Nobel Prize. C. Westerners will pay more attention to Chinese medicine after Tu got the Nobel Prize. D. In the places outside Asia researchers are also interested in the traditional Chinese medicine. 30. What can be inferred from the last sentence of the last paragraph? A. Chinese medicine does a better job than western medicine in curing certain puzzling diseases. B. Chinese medicine has the potentials for curing certain “incurable” diseases. C. The best way of curing a patient is to combine both Chinese and western medicines. D. Traditional Chinese medicine is too mysterious to understand. 31. What do you think the text mainly talks about? A. One of the Greatest Discoveries in Medicine B. The First Chinese Nobel Prize Winner in Physiology or MedicineC. The Return of Traditional Chinese Medicine D. The Competition Between Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine DIn January, British actor Eddie Redmayne made headlines around the world as he became the latest member of smartphone refuser. “It was a reaction against being glued permanently to my iPhone during waking hours,” he explained, turning instead to an old-fashioned “dumb phone” handset that could only make and take calls. He is not alone. There is a small but busy market for phones that are simple and cheap at a time when smartphones are becoming ever more complex and expensive. Basic phones handsets with some basic functions such as playing music and accessing the Internet are gradually being replaced by low cost smartphones, according to Francisco Jeronimo, research director for European mobile devices at IDC, the research group. But there is still a significant demand for older-style phones.Strategy Analytics, a research group, estimates that 44,000,000 basic phones were sold in 2015, accounting for 2 percent of the global market. Some phonemakers, such as Sony and LG, have already turned their back on the market. But others like Microsoft and Samsung are still producing devices every year aimed at the basic phone market.Many smartphone users beef about having to buy devices that are easily broken, require daily recharging and which will be replaced by a new, better version within a year. Even basic smartphones offer more functions that not many people need.Some users buy phones with limited or no Internet connections in a conscious attempt to keep away from the modern digital world. Analysts say that there is a growing number of “second phoneys” who use an expensive smartphone during the day, but turn to cheaper, pocket-sized devices when they go out in the evening.Light Phone founder Joe Hollier falls into this camp. He has developed a credit card-sized phone without a data connection and no extra functions other than to make calls. He describes a feeling of huge relief when the ability to check emails or status updates is removed. Light Phone functions as a companion device to a smartphone but Mr Hollier hopes it will also encourage people to unplug from the modern Internet world.32. What is the function of paragraph 1? A. To lead to the topic. B. To summarize the whole passage. C. To analyze the situation of phone usage. D. To deepen the theme.33. The expression “beef about” may be replaced by “_” in the passage. A. care about B. approve of C. complain of D. think over34. Joe Hollier developed the new card-sized phone to _. A. save money B. relax the mind C. save time D. keep healthy35. What is the main idea of this passage? A. Some people prefer basic phones to smart phones. B. What are the functions of basic phones. C. The old-fashioned phones have many advantages. D. The future of smartphones is gloomy.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项。In todays busy and competitive world, we all lead incredibly stressful lives. When stress becomes overwhelming, it can affect our mood and productivity. 36 The good news is that it is manageable and can be reduced, or even relieved completely.Enter the world of books. Feeling stressed out? Pick up your favorite book and leave the reality and worries behind. It is the most effective way to relax and overcome stress. 37 Getting lost in a book before bedtime can calm your mind and prepare your body for a good nights sleep.Connect with people. Another way to successfully beat stress is meeting with friends. Friends and loved ones are important to any healthy lifestyle. If youre feeling a little overwhelmed and just cant seem to shake it off, call your best friend or a member of your family and talk to them. 38 Walk it off. You can also effectively relieve yourself of stress by simply taking a walk around your neighborhood. 39 Theres a whole new world up there that you never seem to notice while rushing to work or talking to someone. Take a moment to admire a new building or a balcony somewhere high up that reminds you of a castle from your favorite movie. Enjoy your time alone and seize every moment of it. 40 Nothing brings you back on track like a good laughter. It is the most powerful antidote(良方) to stress and it brings joy into your life. Laughing brings people together and drives away all stress-related problems as if they never existed. It is absolutely the best medicine there is, and it will keep you both physically and emotionally healthy.A. Laugh it off.B. Take some medicine.C. As you walk, remember to look up.D. Reading may also help you sleep better.E. Your hobby could be reading books, or even writing one.F. But most importantly, it can affect our physical and mental health.G. The conversation with a close person will immediately make you feel better.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。Some people are just born to be failures. Thats the way some adults look at 41 kids. Maybe youve heard the saying, “A bird with a 42 wing will never fly as high.” Im sure that T. J. Ware was made to 43 this way almost every day. At high school, T. J. was the best-known troublemaker in his town. He was a silent boy, didnt answer questions and often 44 .I met T. J. for the first time at an activity aimed at getting students more involved in community charity. When I 45 , the community leaders 46 me that T. J. had the longest arrest record in the history of town. Actually, I wasnt the first to hear about T. J. darker side as the first words of 47 .At the start of the activity, T. J. was just 48 outside the circle of students, against the back wall, with a(n) 49 look on his face. He didnt readily join the discussion groups, and didnt seem to have much to say. But gradually, the interactive games 50 him in. T. J. shared his great thoughts on 51 . The other students 52 his ideas and were impressed with his passion for helping those in need. 53 , they elected T. J. co-chairman of the group.After the activity, T. J. started showing up at school and being active in class, which none of his teachers expected. More 54 , two weeks later, T. J. led a group of 70 students in a drive to collect 55 . They collected a school 56 : 2,854 cans of food in just two hours, (the shortest time in the history of town) enough to take care of 57 families in the area for 75 days.T. J. reminds us that a bird with a broken wing only needs 58 . Once it has 59 , it can fly higher than the rest. Now T. J. is 60 quite nicely as a chairman of a nationwide charity organization.41. A. failed B. annoyed C. troublesome D. worried42. A. single B. broken C. burden D. faulty43. A. think B. walk C. struggle D. feel 44. A. laughed B. drove C. challenged D. fought45. A. turned up B. stood up C. finished up D. looked up46. A. sug