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养正中学20172018学年上学期高二英语期中考试题 第I卷（选择题 共100分）本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。共150分。考试时间120分钟。第I卷（选择题 共100分）第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。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. At what time will the two speakers get to the sports meeting?A. 8:15. B. 8:00. C. 7:45. 2. What is the mans opinion?A. He doesnt agree with the woman. B. Most college students are wild. C. Few college students are busy.3. Where is the woman going?A. Australia. B. Singapore. C. Austria.4. Why is the woman studying English?A. To go to America. B. To find a good job. C. To help her with her job.5. What does the woman suggest?A. Leaving early for the airport. B. Phoning the airport before leaving home. C. Canceling their plan.第二节 每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。6. Why does the woman like going to the beach?A. To sit in the sun. B. To observe sea birds and wildlife. C. To watch the waves.7. When do the two speakers plan to meet again?A. On Saturday. B. On Sunday. C. On Friday.8. What is the main topic of the conversation?A. A trip. B. Sea birds. C. Friends. 听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。9. What are the two speakers talking about?A. An important meeting. B. An exciting trip. C. A wrong order.10. How did they send the goods to Sweden?A. By sea. B. By lorry. C. By air.11. What are they going to do?A. Fly to Sweden. B. Lower the price. C. Send another order.听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。12. Who is the man?A. A student. B. A teacher. C. A reporter.13. What is the womans first piece of advice?A. Speaking in English. B. Writing in English. C. Checking the mistakes.14. What will the man probably buy next?A. A textbook. B. A dictionary. C. A magazine.听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。15. Where does the conversation take place?A. At the reception desk. B. At a car pany. C. At a car racing petition. 16. What kind of car is Schumacher driving?A. Ferrari 248F1. B. Ferrari 284F1. C. Maserati 248F1. 17. What do we know about the man?A. He is not an F1 fan. B. He is an employer. C. He has chances to meet famous racing drivers. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. Why do Arabs often use camels in their sports?A. Because camels are used in their daily life. B. Because camels are strong animals.C. Because camels can walk long distance.19. How old is volleyball sport? A. Below 100 years. B. Over 1000 years. C. About 300 years. 20. Which of the following have a very long history?A. Running, jumping and basketball. B. Running, jumping and Chinese boxing.C. Running, Chinese boxing and volleyball.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。ASri Lanka is known as the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean”, and it is easy to see why. This little country never fails to please visitors.ArriveThe national airline is Sri Lankan Airlines, which flies from Colombo to London and a couple of other European cities. The countrys main airport is Colombo Bandaranaike, located 29km north of the capital city. Why now? The best time to visit Sri Lankas southern beaches is from November to April. So by going early in the season, youll get the best weather. Also in November, Deepavali, known as “Diwali” or the “Festival of Lights”, is Sri Lankas main religious festival, celebrated throughout the country.See There is plenty to see in Sri Lanka. The ancient capital cities of Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura are worth seeing, and so are many wonderful ruins. Other mustsees are the rock fortress (要塞) of Sigiriya, towering over the jungle as far as the eye can see, and Dambullas cave temple, the countrys largest and best preserved. Both are UNESCO World Heritage (遗产) Sites. Kandy is a picture-like town, which was the last stronghold of the Kandyan Kings. Today it is a cultural relic centre where age-old customs, arts, and crafts remain.Do Sri Lanka owns about 1,600km of beautiful palm-shaded beaches as well as warm, pure seas and colourful coral reefs. You can explore the underwater world, and surfing and diving are available too. Away from the shore, wildlife is a big draw for Sri Lanka, and Yala National Park is one of the best places in the word to see wild animals including leopards (豹) and elephants.TasteSri Lanka is celebrated for its excellent food, with a particular emphasis on fresh fruit and vegetables on menus everywhere. Fish and seafood are a big part of the local diet. Did you know?Sri Lanka is known for its tea, but it is also the worlds largest producer and exporter of cinnamon(肉桂).21. If you want to know something about “Diwali”, youd better go there in _ . A. September B. November C. October D. May 22. Which of the following is a cultural relic centre of Sri Lanka? A. Anuradhapura. B. Kandy. C. Polonnaruwa. D. Colombo.23. We learn from the passage that Sri Lanka _. A. is famous for its excellent food B. is in the Pacific Ocean C. is the worlds largest producer of tea D. has only flights to London24. The author wrote the article in order to _. A. introduce the picturesque (如画的) landscape of Sri Lanka B. let readers know what is famous for in Sri Lanka C. make Sri Lanka well known throughout the world D. let people get more travel information about Sri LankaB I think it was October, 1982. A friend had business dealings in the city of Reno, Nevada, and I was asked to acpany her on an overnight trip. While she conducted her business, I was aimlessly wandering down Virginia Street，heading into a most gloriously beautiful sunset. I had an urge to speak to someone on the street to share that beauty, but I couldnt make eye contact with anyone. Quickly I ducked into a department store and asked the lady behind the counter if she could e outside for just a minute. She 1ooked at me as though I were from some other planet and said, “Well Surprisingly, she followed me out. When she got outside I said to her, “Just look at that sunset! Nobody out here was looking at it and I just had to share it with someone.” For a few seconds we just 1ooked. Then I said, “Gods in his heaven and alls right with the world.” I thanked her for ing out to see it and sharing the beauty. Four years later my situation had changed considerably. I had e to the end of a twenty-year marriage. I was alone and on my own for the first time in my life. One day, while my clothes were going around in the laundry, I picked up a Unity Magazine and read an article about a woman who had been in similar circumstances. She had e to the end of a marriage, moved to a strange munity, and the only job she could find was one she disliked: clothes sales in a department store. We had a lot in mon. Then something happened to her that changed everything. She said a woman came into her department store and asked her to step outside to look at a sunset. The stranger had said, “Gods in his heaven and alls right with the world.”, and she had realized the truth in that statement and that she simply had not been seeing it. From that moment on, she turned her life around.25 Why did the writer duck into a department store?A. She found it was boring with nobody talking to her.B. She wanted to buy something for her friend.C. She wanted to find somebody sharing the beautiful sunset.D. She thought it was her responsibility to share the natural beauty with others.26 What do you think finally changed the writers attitude towards life?A. The old magazine she came across.B. The encouragement from the woman.C. The sunset they enjoyed four years ago.D. The womans story.27 What may be the best title for the text?A. Depending on yourself B. Sharing beauty C. Struggling every day D. Never giving up halfwayC“Now!” whispered Suki. “Quick, while the clerk is not looking.”Heart pounding, Leah slid (快速地放入) two tubes of lipstick into her purse, She looked bored as she followed her friends Suki and walked out of the store, but inside she felt frightened.“I cant believe you made me do that,” Leah cried.“Relax,” said Jill. “Everybody does it sometimes. And we didnt make you do it.”She said nothing, but Leah knew she wouldnt have done that on her own. She was just experiencing huge peer pressure (同辈压力).Sometimes, though, the stresses in your life can actually e from your peers. They may pressure you into doing something youre unfortable with, such as shoplifting, doing drugs or drinking, or taking dangerous risks when driving a car.The pressure to conform (to do what others are doing) can be powerful and hard to resist (抵制). A person might feel pressure to do something just because others are doing it. Peer pressure can influence a person to do something that is relatively harmlessor something that has more serious consequences. Giving in to the pressure to dress a certain way is one thinggoing along with the crowd to drink or smoke is another.The people who are most easily influenced will follow someone elses lead first. Then others may go along, tooso it can be easy to think, “It must be OK. Everyone else is doing it. They must know what theyre doing.” Before you know it, many people are going along with the crowd perhaps on something they might not otherwise do.Responding to peer pressure is part of human naturebut some people are more likely to give in, and others are better able to resist and stand their ground. People who are low on confidence and those who tend to follow rather than lead could be more likely to seek their peers approval by giving in to a risky challenge or suggestion. People who are unsure of themselves, new to the group, or inexperienced with peer pressure may also be more likely to give in.28. The story in the beginning serves as _.A. a lesson to young people B. an example of peer pressure C. a warning of security in shops D. an introduction to bad behavior in youth29. Which of the following would probably be a case of peer pressure?A. You cheat in the exam to get good grades.B. You jump the queue to buy tickets for your fiends.C. You try smoking at parties as your friends do.D. You break up with your friends because they look down upon you.30. The writer tries to tell us that peer pressure _. A. does more good than harm B. exists only among young peopleC. lowers self-confidence D. is a normal phenomenon31. People may take a risky challenge because they want to _.A. gain more experience B. take the lead in a groupC. exercise an influence on their friends D. win recognition from peers DMarch 21 has been declared World Sleep Day, a time to recognize and celebrate the value of sleep. Many sleep experts hope it will be a wake-up call. According to a 2016 poll (民意调查）by the National Sleep Foundation, nearly 4 in 5 Americans dont get as much sleep as they should during the workweek. On average, adults are thought to need at least eight hours of sleep a night, although some can manage with less and some wont do well without more. But the survey found that, on workdays, only 21% of Americans actually get a full eight hours of sleep, and another 21% get less than six.To many of us, the thought of spending more time sleeping is, well, a big yawn. On the other hand, the thought of being smarter, thinner, healthier and more cheerful has a certain appeal. And those are just a few of the advantages that can be ours if we consistently get enough sleep, researchers say. Also on the plus side: Were likely to have better skin, better memories, better thinkings, and, oh, yes, longer lives.“When you lose even one hour of sleep for any reason, it influences your performance the next day,” says Dr. Alon Avidan, director of the UCLA Sleep Disorders Center.A study published last year found the same to be true even of children. When kids aged 8 to 12 slept for just one hour less for four nights, they didnt function as well during the day.But sleeping has an image problem. “We see napping or sleeping as lazy,” says Jennifer Vriend, a clinical psychologist in Ottawa, Canada, and the leading author of the study with children. “We put so much emphasis on diet, nutrition and exercise. Sleep is in the back seat.” In fact, she adds, no matter how much we work out, no matter how well we eat, we cant be in top physical shape unless we also get plenty of sleep.32. The underlined part in Paragraph 1 means _.A. To wake up the sleepers B. To draw peoples attention C. To serve as a morning call D. To declare the special day33.From Paragraph 3 we can infer that _A. The thought of being healthier is not very attractive B. Sleeping has nothing to do with ones expectations C. Enough sleep is the guarantee of the appealing thingsD. Spending more time on sleeping is a waste of time34.What Jennifer Vriend said in the last paragraph implies that _.A. People care little about sleepingB. Sleeping is not importantC. Lazy people tend to sleep longD. Sleeping is only part of our life35.What is the purpose of the passage?A. To talk about peoples sleeping problems. B. To provide an investigation result of sleeping.C. To stress the function of sleeping at night. D. To raise the awareness of enough sleeping.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。Whats stopping you from having the life or career you want? The answer for over 50% of people is overing fear. Maybe you have suffered great pressure from other people who never believe you can succeed. _36 _. It is pletely normal to be afraid in these situations, but you have a choice in how you let those thoughts shape your actions._37 _ What is al the root of this fear? Where do these thoughts e from? Really dig through the layers (层) of the story you are telling yourself and find the reason. It is possible that this belief was given to you by someone else and you have just been accepting it as true.Create a support system. While you are working, at meetings, or building a business, who is supporting you? Many people believe they can go it alone，and dont need help. The reality is that most people who try to do everything on their own waste a lot of lime, and end up feeling burnt out. _38 _Dare to dream. What are your dreams? _39 _ In fact, all of our modern day conveniences： electricity, cars, airplanes, and puters were once dreams. Imagine if those inventors had held back because of what other people thought about them.Take action. Understanding where a negative belief es from helps you move through the fear. _40 _ This sounds simple, but in fact it can be the hardest part. Knowing something on an intelligence level isnt the same as putting it into practice. If you want any help around this, consider working with a coach.A. Explore it.B. Create a simple resolution.C. They might be something deep in your mind.D. Having a team to support you will help you reach your goals.E. Or perhaps you have tried reaching a goal but finally failed.F. It doesnt have to hold you back from living the lifestyle you want.G. Then you can start taking measures that help you achieve your goals.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。The day finally came, when I had to leave the warm home where Id grown up. I ran to the back yard, as tears came up from my heart. Suddenly I 41 a hand rest on my shoulder. I looked up to 42 my grandfather. It isnt 43 , is it, Billy? he said softly.Gently 44my hand in his, we walked, hand in hand, to the front yard, 45 a huge red rose-bush sat alone.What do you see here, Billy? he asked. I looked at the flowers, not knowing 46to say, and then answered, I see something soft and 47 , grandpa .He pulled me 48 . It isnt just the roses that are beautiful, Billy. Its that special place in your heart that makes them so. Billy, I 49 these roses when my first son was born. It was my 50 of saying thank you to God