黑龙江省齐齐哈尔市第八中学2016_2017学年高二英语上学期期末考试试题.docx

20162017学年度上学期期末考试高二英语试题第一部分：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A Read SimpleFirst Issue: 2000Published: Monthly Real Simple is a lifestyle title owned by Time, Inc. This magazine covers topics from decorating and dieting to childcare and product guides. Like many lifestyle magazines, Real Simple is written with women in mind, but that doesnt mean men cant get something out of it! This one is especially good for people who like to organize and simplify their lives. As the title implies, simple, authentic(真实的) living is the magazines main theme. Better Homes and Gardens First Issue: 1922Published: Monthly Better Homes and Gardens is a household name when it comes to lifestyle magazines. Its been around since 1922, so the title has a long history of providing high quality, useful content. Decorating and gardening, as the title suggests, are common topics in the magazine, but it is also known for its excellent recipes. Womans DayFirst Issue: 1937Published: Monthly If youre looking for a magazine that combines lifestyle and fashion content, Womans Day might be a good choice. It has a readership of over 3 million women across the United States. Some of its unique characteristics include its focus on traditional values and its commitment(承诺) to giving women realistic advice. Many magazines feature lifestyles that are out of reach for the majority of American families, but Womans Day tries to give practical advice and suggestions that its real-world readers can put into practice. Taste of HomeFirst Issue: 1993Published: Bi-Monthly For people who want a magazine thats entirely about cooking, recipes, nutrition, and other food-related content, Taste of Home has been a popular choice all the time. It has an usually rich history of giving its readers what they want. The magazine only started including advertisements in 2007, before which it was advertisement-free. Now the magazine is doing pretty well financially(财政上地). 1.Which magazine has the longest history? A. Real Simple. B. Better Homes and Gardens. C. Womans Day. D. Taste of Home.2. We can learn from the text that_. A. Real Simple is designed mainly for women. B. All the four magazines are popular around the world. C. Most of the magazines just give practical suggestions.D. Better Homes and Gardens sells best of the four magazines. 3. If Toms mother is interested in fashion, her favorite magazine might be_. A. Real Simple. B. Better Homes and Gardens. C. Womans Day. D. Taste of Home.4. What do we know about Taste of Home?A. Its popularity has been going down in recent years. B. It offers suggestions about childcare. C. There are no ads in it. D. All of its content is food-related.BYesterday mother and I were watching for a cab in the rainy street without an umbrella when an old gentleman sheltering under an umbrella approached us to ask a favor. “Ive forgotten my wallet. You see, old people like me often become terribly forgetful”Mother suspiciously looked at him, a well-dressed and well-spoken man. “Are you asking me to give you money? Do hurry up. Were getting soaked to the skin here.” “And that is why Im offering you this umbrella of mine, and to keep forever, if only”“If only what?”“If only you could give me in return a pound for my taxi-fare just to get me home.”“Then how did you get here?”“I walked.” “Why dont you walk home now?”“Oh, I wish I could. But I couldnt manage it on these silly old legs. Ive gone too far away.”Mother began to melt. The idea of getting an umbrella to shelter must have tempted her a good deal. But she didnt want to take advantage of a tired old man in this way. So mother simply gave him the fare but he insisted we take the umbrella. Then the transaction was made and everyone was happy. As mother was proudly explaining the importance of correctly judging people, I noticed that the old man quickly crossed the street and was hurrying away, not looking tired!Mother was unhappy. So we followed him as he rushed until we eventually found him at a pub where he ordered a glass of whisky with the pound and swallowed in one go! Then he collected his coat and hat. Just before he left, he smoothly took a wet umbrella from the coat rack (衣帽架). Then he headed back to the main street and sold the umbrella to another unsuspecting person.5. Why did mother ask the man so many questions before giving him the money?A. Because mother was just joking with him.B. Because mother was not a kind-hearted person.C. Because mother liked him and would like to talk more with him. D. Because mother wanted to satisfy herself that he was telling the truth. 6. What did the man really do with the money at last?A. He spent it on alcohol.B. He kept it to himself.C. He took a taxi with it.D. He bought another umbrella with it.7. Which word may best describe the man in the text?A. stupid B. tricky C. sympathetic D. forgetful8. What lesson can we learn from the story?A. A friend in need is a friend in deed. B. Kindness is the sunshine of social life.C. Dont judge a book only by its cover. D. Think twice before you jump.CA joint research project by researchers from several British universities and institutes has attracted peoples attention to the toothbrush again. Researchers have found that your toothbrush is home to more than 100 million bacteria. But there are hundreds of microorganisms in the mouths and your toothbrush probably wont make you sick unless there is an unhealthy balance of bacteria. Our immune system can usually take care of bacterial invaders. However, if others use your toothbrush, or you use someone elses, bacteria can be spread. They have also found the toothbrush holders are the third-most dirty household items (behind dish sponges and kitchen sinks), thus advocating cleaning the toothbrush holder regularly.The storage of your toothbrush in your bathroom is also important. Here are some storage tips from the researchers to keep your toothbrush as healthy as possible: Put your toothbrush as far away as possible from the toilet flushing. Let your toothbrush dry thoroughly between brushings. Dont use toothbrush covers, which can create a perfect breeding ground for bacteria. Keep your toothbrush upright in a holder, rather than lying down. Keep toothbrushes separate. If toothbrushes touch, they can exchange and spread bacteria.There are products available that claim to sanitize (消毒) your toothbrush. While some of these products do kill some bacteria, there is no evidence that using them will reduce your risk of illness, according to the researchers. They recommend replacing your toothbrush every three to four months or more often if you are sick or if you have a weakened immune system. Childrens toothbrushes may need to be replaced more often than adult brushes. 9. The text is especially helpful for those who care about _. A. their heathB. their houseC. their money D. their diets10. What are people advised to do in the text?A. Have the toothbrush dry partly between brushings. B. Keep the toothbrush lying down after the use.C. Clean your toothbrush holder regularly. D. Keep the toothbrush covered after the use. 11. What can we infer from the text?A. Products of sanitizing the tooth brush are of no use at all. B. Adults need to replace toothbrushes more often than children. C. Sharing your toothbrush with others may be harmful to your health.D. Your toothbrush will probably make you sick if there is a healthy balance of bacteria.12. Which might be the best title for the text?A. How to Use Your Toothbrush Properly? B. How to Store Your Toothbrush Healthily?C. How to Clean Your Toothbrush Correctly?D. How to Replace Your Toothbrush Economically? DDazha Crabs from Yangcheng LakeWith the Mid-Autumn Festival coming, the time for crabs is around the corner! Dazha Crabs from Yangcheng Lake in China are believed to be the best freshwater crabs.“They are delicious, because the bottom of Yangcheng Lake is hard and the crabs grow strong by walking on such a hard surface,” said one sales manager in Suzhou. Li Lei, a crab lover from Beijing, said “Its very delicious! But there are too many fake Yangcheng Lake Dazha Crabs”. “Maybe the crabs from other regions can appear to be glistening green back, white belly after people wash them, but the golden fine hair on crab claws is still a point of pride and is exclusive to Dazha Crabs from Yangcheng Lake,” said the manager.The best time for enjoying them is during September and October of Chinese lunar calendar. “When the season for crabs arrives, the Dazha Crabs from Yangcheng Lake are flown to various cities so that peoples appetites can be satisfied,” said the sales manager. “They are really expensive here, sometimes more than 320RMB/500g, 10% of my salary!” said Li Lei.Dazha Crabs are usually steamed or boiled for within 20 minutes before they come on the dinner table. They are often enjoyed with vinegar mixed with minced ginger to add flavor and get rid of the cold. People who are particular about how they eat crabs also need to have high-grade Shaoxing rice wine to warm their stomachs. There is much work required to eat crabs. So much shell! Most people use both hands and teeth while eating Dazha Crabs. “The eating way is not graceful or elegant,” said Huck. “However, some professionals of eating crabs can use tools to take all the meat out of the crab without damaging a single bite and the crab can be restored to its original shape if the empty shells are pieced together!” said Han Mei, another Dazha crab lover. 13. What do we know about Dazha Crabs from Yangcheng Lake from the text?A. They belong to seawater crabs. B. You must use tools to eat them. C. The best time for eating them lasts over three months. D. Vinegar, ginger and rice wine can be enjoyed together with them. 14. The underlined word “exclusive” in Paragraph 4 probably means _.A. expensive B. unique C. entire D. similar15. Which of the following is correct according to the passage?A. The sales manager believes the living environment contributes nothing to the good taste of Dazha Crabs from Yangcheng Lake.B. Li Lei has mixed feelings about Dazha Crabs from Yangcheng Lake. C. Han Mei thinks little of some professionals of eating crabs.D. Huck supports the way that most people eat crabs. 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。BedroomsBedrooms are very important. In fact, you spend one third of your life in yours. This means that you probably dont want a boring bedroom. You will not want a bedroom full of so many things that you cant get to your bed, or that is painted in your least favorite color. 16 When you are designing a bedroom and you dont know what to do with some space in the corner, you may want to see if you can fit in a desk or a small sitting area.17 You might want to fill this space to get some more storage(储存)space or have somewhere to have some privacy.Furniture is not the only thing to consider when you design your bedroom. 18 If you arent sure what to do, just keep your walls and furniture white, and make sure that little things are also in the same style. 19 You can put up dry erase boards, chalk boards, and pictures to give your room some style. You may also want to put in a bedside table. Those are great ways to show others some of your favorite photos and lovely toys. Finally, try to find something that adds energy and life to your bedroom. 20 A. You also need to consider color.B. You could also put in a bookshelf to create space.C. Besides, you might have some wall space to use up.D. This means you will need to plan out your bedroom.E. Dont choose a heavy, large bed for a small bedroom.F. Of course, plants help a lot and they can also keep the air clean.G. If you love to read in bed, a small bedside table probably wont work.第二部分：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 Maybe you all know George Washington, who was 21 in chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War (1775-83) and served two 22 as the first U.S. President.His home was on a farm near a river. There were fields and meadows around the house, and 23 many barns and storehouses that it 24 almost a little town by itself. As a child, he was lovely and listened to his parents. Unfortunately, his father died when George was 25 young. Then Mrs. Washington took 26 of the home and farm. She was very 27 of horses and had a number of them. Among them was a young horse no one had been able to 28 . One day George and his friends saw this horse in a field. The other boys helped George 29 the horse and put the bridle (缰绳）on it. Then George 30 its back. The animal kicked and jumped. It tried 31 to throw its rider. At last it gave a great jump and 32 to the ground dead. The boys were very much 33 because it was Mrs Washingtons favorite.When the boys went home, Mrs. Washington said, “Young gentlemen, have you seen my horses? I am told my favorite has 34 to be a fine large horse.”George said, “Your favorite is dead, madam. I 35 him.” Then he told the whole 36 .His mother didnt speak for a minute. Then she said, “I am 37 that my favorite horse is dead, but I am glad that my son always speaks the 38 .”He always told the truth, and he 39 his father and mother. If these things had not been 40 of him as a boy, he would never have grown up to be a great man.21. A. official B. captainC. soldierD. commander22. A. yearsB. decadesC. terms D. sessions23. A. suchB. so C. as D. too24. A. made B. becameC. turned D. completed25. A. stillB. evenC. yetD. also26. A. holdB. advantage C. careD. notice27. A. carefulB. fondC. proudD. confident28. A. raiseB. chargeC. rideD. train29. A. driveB. tieC. beatD. catch30. A. took onB. leaped onC. tried onD. insisted on31. A. in vain B. on purposeC. by chanceD. for certain32. A. rolledB. layC. kneltD. fell33. A. surprisedB. discouragedC. frightenedD. disappointed34. A. grownB. developedC. appearedD. proved35. A. wrestled B. killedC. seizedD. violated36. A. resultB. businessC. apologyD. story37. A. amazedB. desperateC. helpless D. sorry38. A. truth B. event C. reason D. explanation39. A. correctedB. obeyedC. rememberedD. influenced40. A. awareB. kindC. trueD. curious 第二节（共10小题；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（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。I was raised in New York City where its very cold every winter. In the sixth grade, a teacher offered 41 (bring) some students to a homeless shelter after school. I went with my friends and the teacher for several weeks. 42 , I continued to volunteer to help when they stopped going together. Because I was good 43 sewing, I was told to help out with the sewing kit when any guests needed some repairs. Throughout high school I continued to come each week after school, setting up my sewing kit which 44 (grow) larger and larger. I got to know the guests who came 45 (regular).Later on, I started 46 sewing club with my friend and we taught 47 (we) fellow students how to sew. We made heart-shaped pillows for sick 48 (child) and the elderly. Every time it rained I would think about the umbrellas 49 (design) before. In the future I hope to continue helping others as much as I can. It is the most important thing I 50 (do) ever since. 第三部分 写作 （共两节；满分35分）第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误仅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（）,并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错误的词下划一横线，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（从第十一处起）不计分。Christmas is the festival for family members to get together. People live far away try to get back home. The roads and railways are filled people travelling long distances in order to spend Christmas at home. Children count the weeks, then the days to Christmas. Theyre wondering that