浙江省桐乡市凤鸣高级中学2017-2018学年高二英语上学期期中试题.doc

桐乡市凤鸣高级中学2017学年第一学期期中考试高二年级英语试卷 考生须知：1. 全卷分试卷和答卷。试卷共 8 页，有 4 大题， 65 小题，满分150分，考试时间 120 分钟。 2. 本卷全部答案必须做在答题卷的相应位置上，做在试题卷上无效。155题请填涂到机读卡上, 其中，31-35题涂在61-65题，其他按题号涂。第卷第一部分 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。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 was the weather like when Beth was at the beach?A. Cloudy.B. Sunny.C. Rainy.2. What will the man do next Friday?A. Attend a party.B. Go on a business trip. C. E-mail the woman a report.3. How did the woman hear about the wedding?A. Simon told her face to face.B. She got the invitation. C. Bettina phoned her.4. Where does the conversation take place?A. At a restaurant. B. At home.C. At a supermarket.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. What the apartment manager is like.B. When the man met the apartment manager.C. Whether the man likes the apartment manager.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。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至7题。6. What does the man think of his job? A. Boring. B. Enjoyable. C. Challenging.7. What does the mans sister do? A. A travel agent.B. A hotel manager. C. A university student.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. What does the woman offer to do for the man?A. Take him to a dance party.B. Send him back to the hotel.C. Show him around New Orleans.9. How did the man e to meet the woman? A. By taking a boat. B. By taking a streetcar. C. By walking there.10. What does the man want to do? A. Go to a jazz club. B. Boat on the river. C. Have a rest.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. What color is the mans shirt now? A. Bright red. B. Light pink. C. Bright pink.12. How did the man wash his shirt? A. He had it dry-cleaned. B. He washed it by hand. C. He washed it in a washing machine.13. What will the man probably do in the end? A. Keep his shirt. B. Return his shirt. C. Change his shirt.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14. What do we know about the man? A. He has been to the hotel before. B. Someone booked the hotel for him.C. He has once changed his name.15. When will the man get to the hotel? A. At 9:15. B. At 9:40. C. At 10:00.16. Where will the man have dinner tonight? A. In his room. B. On the plane. C. In the hotel restaurant.17. How will the woman help the man? A. By calling him a taxi. B. By preparing a sandwich for him. C. By picking him up from the airport.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. How will the new runners register(登记)? A. By telephoning Carol Beaton. B. By going to the club in person. C. By filling the form e-mailed to them.19. How much should be paid for all the races through the summer? A. Five dollars. B. Four dollars. C. One dollar20. What color shirts do the fastest runners wear? A. Orange. B. Red. C. Blue.第二部分： 阅读理解（共两节，满分35分）第1节 （共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。A In 1977, a dead author of detective stories saved the life of a 19-month-old baby in a most unusual way. The author was Agatha Christie, one of the most successful writers of detective stories in the world. In June 1977, a baby girl became seriously ill in Qatar, near Saudi Arabia. Doctors were unable to find out the cause of her illness with confidence, so she was sent to Hammersmith Hospital in London. She was then only semi-conscious and on the Dangerously Ill list. A team of doctors hurried to examine the baby only to discover that they, too, were confused by the very unusual symptoms (症状). While they were discussing the babys case, a nurse asked to speak to them. Excuse me, said Nurse Marsha Maitlan, but I think the baby is suffering from thallium (铊) poisoning(中毒). What makes you think that? Dr. Brown asked. Thallium poisoning is extremely rare. A few days ago, I was reading a novel called A Pale Horse by Agatha Christie, Nurse Maitlan explained. In the book, somebody uses thallium poison, and all the symptoms are described. Theyre exactly the same as the babys. Youre very thoughtful and you may be right, another doctor said. Well carry out some tests and find out whether its thallium or not. Tests showed that the baby had indeed been poisoned by thallium, a rare metallic substance(物质) used in making special glass. Once they knew the cause of the illness, the doctors were able to give the baby the correct treatment. She soon recovered and was sent back to Qatar. Later it was reported that the poison might have e from an insecticide (杀虫剂) used in Qatar. 21. The baby was sent to London because _. A. she was born there B. the hospitals in Qatar were full at that time C. she was the daughter of a doctor in London D. the Qatar doctors were not sure whether they could cure her 22. As far as we can tell from the passage, Agatha Christie _. A. had never met this baby B. had spent a long time studying the babys case C. visited the baby in the hospital at Hammersmith D. gave Nurse Maitlan some advice on the phone 23. It seems likely from the passage that the babys illness had something to do with _. A. a dangerous pair of glasses B. the water in Qatar C. a harmful substance used to kill insects D. a dead writerBThe worlds first subway was built in London in 1863. At the time, the government was looking for a way to reduce traffic problems in the city of London. The poor areas of the city were so crowded with people that it was almost impossible for horse carriages to get through. The city officials were interested in trying to make it possible for workers to live outside of London and travel easily to work each day. If people had a cheap and convenient way that they could depend on to go to and from work, they would relocate their homes outside of the city. This would help ease(减轻) the pressure of too many people living in the poor parts of London. From these problems, the idea of the London Underground, the first subway system, was born.The plans for building the Underground met with several problems and delays, but the fast track was finally opened in January 1863. A steam train pulled the cars along the fast underground track which was 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) long. About 30，000 people got on the subway the first day. Riders were treated to fortable seats (standing up while the train was moving was not allowed), and pleasant decorations inside each of the cars. However, the smoke from the engine soon filled the air in the tunnels(隧道) with ash and soot(煤灰), as well as chemical gases. Fans had to be put in the tunnels later to keep the air clean enough for people to breathe. Even with its problems, riding in the Underground did catch on. It carried 9 million riders in its first year.24. What led the British government to build the London Underground？A. Traffic jams and pollution.B. Population and pollution.C. Overcrowding and traffic jams(堵塞).D. The poverty and subway problems. 25. How did the London Underground solve the smoke problem？A. It made the tunnels larger.B. It put fans in the tunnels.C. It cleaned the chemical gases in the tunnels. D. It reduced the number of passengers riding in the train.26. Which of the following is TRUE？A. To relocate the workers homes outside London, the government built the subway.B. There were so many problems and delays that in 18th century the first subway opened.C. The subway greatly eased the pressure of traffic.D. There were not enough seats for the passengers the first day the subway opened.27. It seems that the writer is going to talk about _. A. more problems with subways. B. subways around the world later on. C. the history and culture of London. D. the Beijing subway.CIn the years of my growing up, Dad was hard on me. He made sure I made my bed and did my homework. As a school girl and young adult, I feared him and felt bitter about him. He seemed unhappy with me unless I got straight As and unhappy with my boyfriends if their fathers were not as “successful” as he was. Whenever I went out with him on weekends, I used to struggle to think up things to say, feeling on guard. He would call in advance to make sure there was no alcohol(酒精) at the party. I got so angry with him for laying down the law. I would scream, “I hate you!” Dad would yell back, “Good! I dont care!” Deep down I knew he did.One time at a party, I drank too much alcohol and got so sick. I said, “Call my dad.” Next thing, Dad was carrying me to the car. I woke up the next morning, thinking I would definitely be criticized(批评). As expected, I got a roasting, but I now understand why I need discipline(纪律).Dad was 29 when he got his big roles in films. I had an early start at the age of nine with a role in a 1990s TV series, but it wasnt until I finished film studies that I pursued my career as an actress. Like those early days for Dad, I faced lots of rejections. Working in such a petitive industry, Ive sometimes thought, “I cant do this any more.”Once, after a trip to Hollywood, I returned to Australia so depressed and spent months in my bedroom painting, listening to Eckhart Tolles music and trying to find myself again. Dad sat me down and said, “Alice, I know its hard, but its all about persistence(坚持不懈).”Now I get to work with Dad a lot, which I love. We are both enthusiastic about acting, which es from us being so interested in people. If it werent for Dad, I wouldnt be where I am today. Hes my biggest fan, and when you have that in your life you can go a long way.28. Which of the following is similar in meaning to the underlined part?A. I was blamed. B. I was pulled out of bed. C. I got out of trouble. D. I was forted.29. What can we learn from the passage?A. As an actor, her fathers career is always smooth.B. It is her father who has helped shape the author who she is.C. She would feel tired when going out with her father on weekends.D. She was bitter about her father as a school girl as he was too proud of himself.30. Which of the following best describes the writers father?A. Severe and impatient. B. Talkative and hard-working. C. Proud but gentle. D. Strict but caring.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。What Teenagers Can Do To Earn More RespectAs teenagers continue to grow and develop into young adults, the transition(过渡) into adulthood has begun. With so many physical and emotional changes going on, certain manners are often forgotten and other adult traits(特点) are not yet accepted as a way of life. _31_ By doing the following things, you will earn more respect.Contribute to the household(家庭)At the very least, clean up after yourself. As a teenager, you are old enough to clean up after yourself. When you make a mess, clean it up. _32_. All chores(家务) that you do help to reduce the load of the person who did them before. Now that youre old enough and capable, why shouldnt you contribute to the household? _33_. Be responsible_34_. Whether they are basic things, like brushing your teeth or doing your homework, or more involved chores that contribute to the household, simply fulfill (履行) your responsibilities on time. When adults know that they can rely on you, their trust and respect for you will increase.Solve more of your own problem without asking for helpInstead of taking the easy approach and asking for help, make an effort to solve your problems on your own first. The easy way is only easy for you, but it is an extra task for the person from whom you are seeking help. Seek help only after you have make an honest effort to solve your own problems. _35_. When you bee a good problem solver, you increase your valve to the munity.A. Everyone has certain responsibilities.B. By being aware of these manners and traits, you can manage them sooner.C. The people doing the chores before will greatly appreciate the help.D. This includes, but is not limited to, your dishes and your room.E. It will make your life more pleasant.F. Depending on the problem, 15 minutes of effort is usually a good guideline.G. When speaking to a group, speak loud enough.第三部分 语言运用（共四节，满分45分）第1节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）Mum said they might not be back until after eleven. My brother Greg and I 36 to play hide -and- seek (捉迷藏). But there was not much 37 except in the front room. The 38 was that we were not allowed in there by ourselves. _39_, we just took the risk. Once there, both of us were cautious and moved about 40 for some while. Then, when I hid behind a tapestry(壁毯), 41 by my brother, I jumped out. With a sense of 42 , I felt my right elbow (手肘) striking (撞击) something hard. We heard a crash. Even 43 we dared to look, we knew that the vase lay broken. When Mum and Dad came home and viewed the pieces, we knew any 44 would only serve to fuel their anger. Mum ordered us to sit on the bare floor, beside the ruin. She cried, “How 45 the two of you have done this?” Greg and I, too 46 to cry, could voice no answer. After a while, she 47 us and stayed there alone by herself, much like a statue.Greg and I 48 throughout that night, struggling to decide what we might do to 49 for it. We hoped with the money we had saved we might just have 50 to buy a vase. The next day, we set off to search 51 every local shop until we found a good copy. When we 52 home in silence, we 53 Mum and Dad with what wed bought. Dad 54 out, took it from Greg and then passed it to Mum. She sighed, “You broke our Ming vase.” But we believed they knew we were 55 .36. A. decided B. expected C. pretendedD. happened37. A. time B. space C. lightD. work38. A. puzzle B. reason C. problem D. answer39. A. Besides B. InsteadC. Therefore D. Anyway40. A. freelyB. quicklyC. excitedlyD. carefully41. A. heard B. followedC. discovered D. taken42. A. excitementB. horror(惊恐) C. joy D. disappointment43. A. afterB. beforeC. whenD. until44. A. permissionB. informationC. explanationD. instruction45. A. mustB. mightC. couldD. would 46. A. politeB. frightened C. angry D. stupid47. A. questionedB. answered C. dismissed(打发走) D. forted48. A. sleptB. listenedC. workedD. talked49. A. make upB. carry on C. look after D. get away50. A. more B. enough C. lessD. some51. A. after B. throughC. with D. for52. A. remainedB. stayedC. arrivedD. left 53. A. spared B. servedC. connected D. presented54. A. cameB. reached C. watchedD. cried55. A. sorry B. proud C. delightedD. amused第卷第2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，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。Once James Thornhill, a famous English painter, was asked 56 (paint) some pictures on the walls of the kings palace in English. Then workers were sent for and 57 big platform(平台) was made 58 the help of a worker, Thornhill started painting on the platform. They worked for a whole year 59 at last the pictures were ready.Thornhill was happy when he looked at the pictures, for they were 60 (real) beautiful. He looked at them for a long time, and then took one step back and looked again. Now the pictures were even 61 (much) beautiful. He took another step, then another. Finally, he was at the very edge of the platform, but he did not know it because he 62 (think) of his pictures.The worker saw everything. 63 should I do? he thought. Thornhill is at the very edge of the platform. If I cry out, he will take another step, fall off the platform and surely be killed. So the worker quickly took some paint and threw 64 at the picture. What are you doing? cried the painter, 65 (run) quickly forward to his pictures.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第1节 应用文写作（满分15分）假定你是光明中学学生李明。你收到来自在北京学习汉语的英国好友Mike的email，谈及汉语学习中碰到的困难。请你给他回一封email给予鼓励并提出建议。注意：1. 词数80左右；开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；Dear Mike,_ Yours, Li Ming第2节 读后续写（满分25分）阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。We lived not far from the sea, but I had never been allowed by my parents to play in the sea water. It was said that there was weed(水草) at the bottom of the water along the beach and of course it was dangerous to swim in t