湖北省咸丰县高二英语上学期期中试题.doc

2017-2018学年度上学期高二期中考试英语试卷（考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。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. what does the man want? a. juice. b. milk. c. beer. 2. what happened to the mans computer? a. it got a virus. b. the screen broke. c. the hard drive crashed.3. what does the woman like most at the restaurant? a. the bread. b. the pasta. c. the salads.4. what did the woman lose yesterday? a. a button. b. a new skirt. c. a new shirt.5. how does the woman feel in hot weather?a. sad. b. calm. c. angry.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. why was the actress in court? a. she drove too fast.b. she drove without a license. c. she stole something from a supermarket.7. what is the third story about? a. a bull. b. an actor. c. an actress daughter.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. what did the woman do yesterday? a. she cleaned the fridge.b. she went to the market.c. she bought some hot dogs.9. what does the boy really want to eat? a. oranges. b. apples. c. candy bars. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. who is the call from? a. jill. b. susan. c. carol.11. where is the woman? a. in the garden. b. in the bathroom. c. in the kitchen.12. when is the party? a. tonight. b. tomorrow afternoon. c. tomorrow evening.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. when did the woman join the club? a. two weeks ago. b. one month ago. c. two months ago.14. how often do the meetings take place? a. once a week. b. once a month. c. twice a month.15. what is discussed at the meetings? a. all the latest books.b. a new book every month. c. the best books of the year.16. what is the kite runner mainly about? a. a boy who flies kites.b. the war in afghanistan. c. kite competitions in the 1970s.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. what is the talk mainly about? a. an introduction to athens.b. a brief history of greece.c. modern greek culture.18. what is athens named after? a. a hill. b. a leader. c. a goddess.19. what is the parthenon? a. a temple. b. a statue. c. a modern apartment building.20. what do we know about the young people in athens? a. they love their city.b. they only speak english.c. they think athens is not modern enough.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。alow-cost gifts for fathers daygift no.1if dads constantly searching for his keys, hell get a kick from tile. dad will be able to attach tile to any item, including his wallet or keys, and track their location through his smartphone. $19.99 at a.gift no.2praised by the new yorker as, “an amazing read, full of insights and connections both creative and interpersonal,” sick in the head is a must read for comedy fans and movie lovers alike. $11.97 at amazon. com.gift no.3built for the dad who loves roughing it in the woods, kammok roo hammock is ideal for summer adventures. its durable and water-resistant material and easy-set-up design make it a great camping companion. $99.00 at amazon. com.gift no.4 for the sharp dresser, a trunk club gift card will set him up with a personal stylist who will take care of packing and shipping a trunk full of great clothing to his doorstep. upon arrival, hell get 10 days to try on the goods and send back anything he doesnt want. get a gift card at trunkc.gift no.5imperial classic pomade is a great helping hand for the dad who takes great pride in his grooming(打扮) habits. its long-lasting hold will make it easy for dad to comb back or tousle(弄乱) his hair, and with scents like almond, he ll feel fresh all day. $22.00 at n. gift no.6rite in the rain notebook is totally awesome for the dad who lives for the great outdoors. it ensures he wont have to compromise his habit of keeping notes due to the weather. $7.63 at bespokepost. com.21. if you have a comedy-loving dad, you can visit_? a. a. b. trunkc. c. n. d. bespokep.22. how much should you pay for a clothing gift card?a. $7.63. b. $11.97. c. $19.99. d. not mentioned.23. what are you advised to buy if you want to help your dad arrange his hair? a. tile. b. sick in the head. c. imperial classic pomade. d. kammok roo hammock.byoga（瑜伽）is an ancient practice that helps create a sense of union body, mind, and spirit. it brings us balance. after a long time of practicing yoga, you no longer just practice it you love it.yoga becomes part of your physical life. your body grows stronger, more toned（有弹性的）, and more flexible as you move from one pose to another. i spent a week in mexico at a yoga retreat, and it was the first vacation on which i lost weight. “rather than building muscles, yoga builds muscle tone,” says shakta kaur khalsa, author of kiss guide to yoga. “because yoga helps maintain a balanced metabolism（新陈代谢）, and it also helps to control weight. additionally, yoga stretches muscles lengthwise, causing fat around the cells disappear, thus losing weight.”i do yoga poses throughout the day. after hours at my computer, i stretch my stiff shoulders and arms. when i need an increase in energy, i do energizing poses. when i am feeling exhausted at the end of the day, i do restorative（恢复体力的）poses.yoga becomes part of your mental life. yoga teaches you to focus on breathing while you hold the poses. this attention to breath is calming; it dissolves（使消除）stress and anxiety. i use yogic breathing on the tennis court, in the dentists chair, and when im stuck in traffic.you should always leave a yoga practice feeling energized, but not tired. if you feel tired after yoga, it means you spent the time “fighting” yourself, trying to force yourself into poses. in yoga, you “surrender” to the poses by letting go of the tension.24. according to the second paragraph, yoga can help people _.a. lose weight b. make friendsc. be flexible in thinking d. grow tall25. why does a person feel tired after yoga?a. because when practicing yoga, people will consume a lot of energy.b. because he or she surrenders to the poses by letting go of the tension.c. because he or she doesnt do yoga poses naturally.d. because yoga doesnt benefit all the people.26. what would be the best title for this passage?a. whats yoga? b. the benefits of yoga.c. how do i do yoga poses? d. the varieties of yoga.27. what will be talked about if this passage continues?a. the disadvantages of yoga.b. yoga is becoming popular all over the world.c. encouraging people to do yoga.d. yoga is becoming part of your spiritual life.cdaniel anderson, a famous psychologist, believes its important to distinguish televisions influences on children from those of the family. we tend to blame tv, he says, for problems it doesnt really cause, overlooking our own roles in shaping childrens minds. one traditional belief about television is that it reduces a childs ability to think and to understand the world. while watching tv, children do not merely absorb words and images (影像). instead, they learn both explicit(明确的) and hidden meanings from what they see. actually, children learn early the psychology of characters in tv shows. furthermore, as many teachers agree, children understand far more when parents watch tv with them, explaining new words and ideas. yet, most parents use an educational program as a chance to park their kids in front of the set and do something in another room. another argument against television is that it replaces reading as a form of entertainment. but according to anderson, the amount of time spent watching television is not related to reading ability. tv doesnt take the place of reading for most children; it takes the place of similar sorts of recreation, such as listening to the radio and playing sports. things like parents educational background have a stronger influence on a childs reading. “a childs reading ability is best predicted by how much a parent reads.” anderson says. traditional wisdom also has it that heavy television-watching lowers iq (智商) scores and affects school performance. but here, too, anderson notes that no studies have proved it. in fact, research suggests that its the other way around. “if youre smart young, youll watch less tv when youre older,” anderson says. yet, people of lower iq tend to be lifelong television viewers. for years researchers have attempted to show that television is dangerous to children. however, by showing that television promotes none of the dangerous effects as conventionally believed, anderson suggests that television cannot be condemned without considering other influences.28.an educational program is best watched by a child _.a .on his own b. with other kids c. with his parents d. with his teachers29.which of the following is most related to childrens reading ability?a. radio-listeningb. television-watching c. parents reading listd. parents educational background30.anderson believed that _.a. the more a child watches tv, the smarter he isb. the younger a child is, the more he watches tvc .the smarter a child is, the less likely he gets addicted to tvd. the less a child watches tv, the better he performs at school31.what is the main purpose of the passage?a. to advise on the educational use of tv.b. to describe tvs harmful effects on children.c. to explain traditional views on tv influences.d. to present andersons unconventional ideasdreading instruction in the classroom is a key concern for all teachers and there are many ways to go about it. however, is our determination to achieve excellence in reading skills in our children killing their love and enjoyment of a good book?in my work with parents, i am frequently asked the best ways to encourage reluctant readers to be engaged with books. parents report that their children return home from school with no inclination to pick up a book and read.any eager reader will gladly talk about the joy with a good book to read away the hours on a cold, rainy afternoon. reading a good book is one of lifes greatest pleasures. we need to share these experiences with our children in order to assist them in developing into strong readers. but the use of boring, mass-produced home reading texts in childrens early years at school can be seen as the beginning of this negative cycle.as children progress through their schooling life, there are many other instances of learning reading skills that dont help reading development. frequently, teachers feel the pressure to give their students “ just enough” in terms of reading strategies to be able to achieve the test, which leaves little time to focus on reading for pleasure.kelly gallagher, a high school teacher, outlines the term “readicide” in his book. he says its: the systematic killing of the love of reading, often worsened by foolish, boring practices found in schools.recent research shows that many teachers tend to follow the traditional literacy practices that they have experienced in their own education, which can often have negative intentions for their students.while teaching children key concepts for analyzing and evaluating texts is important, the manner in which it is done and time that is spent on this can lead to unexpected results. schools arent to blame when it comes to not arresting students lack of interest in reading, but they have an important role to play in fostering reading enjoyment.32. what does the underlined word “inclination” mean? a. energy b. task c. intention d. requirement33. what does the term “readicide” refer to? a. to develop reading habits b. to read for pleasure c. to learn reading skills d. to kill a love for books34. according to the text, teachers at school _. a. focus on teaching reading strategies b. ignore key concepts for analyzing texts c. are to blame for students poor reading d. fail to follow the traditional reading practices35. what might be suitable title for the text? a. reading books is to experience pleasure b. learning to love books is even more important c. teaching reading helps reluctant readers d. getting pleasure from books makes capable readers.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。life is full of choices. when it comes to your study and career, ive outlined a few points to remember in your decision-making process.1. choices reflect values. every choice shapes your reality and is a reflection of who you are, what you value and what you want. 36 . 2. emotions influence choices. recognize the role that emotions play in your decision-making process. 37 . let your heart and your head work together to find the best solutions.3. 38 . anxiety and urgency almost always have a negative impact on decision-making. dont let a ticking clock push you into a choice you havent properly evaluated. be thorough and balance your desire for a quick resolution with your need for a well thought-out decision-making process.4. not making a choice is still a choice. choosing not to choose is still a choice in its own special way. 39 . there are times when you are better off simply letting a situation run its course without attempting to steer（操纵） it in any direction.sit back, allow events to unfold, and let the path form naturally.5. build trust. 40 . remember that change is constant and you have the resources to manage whatever comes along. you always have the opportunity to make different choices in the future and create a new reality for yourself.a. dont rush yourself. b. dont be easily affected.c. have faith in yourself and others.d. look for the messages beneath the feelings.e. its the choice to observe rather than participate.f. you cant simply ignore a decision that has to be made and expect it to go away.g. making choices that conflict with your underlying values will inevitably lead to dissatisfaction.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，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（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。there was a businessman who was deep in debt and could see no way out.he sat on the park bench, head in hands, 41 if anything could save his company from bankruptcy(破产).suddenly an old man appeared before him. “i can see that something is 42 you,” he said.after listening to the businessmans troubles, the old man said, “i believe i can help you.”he asked the man his name, wrote out a 43 , and pushed it into his hand saying, “take this money. meet me here exactly one year from today, and you can pay me back at that time.”then he turned and disappeared as 44 as he had come.the businessman saw in his hand a check for $500,000, 45 by john d. rockefeller, then one of the richest men in the world!“i can 46 my money worries in an instant!” he realized. but 47 , he decided to put the uncashed check in his safe. just knowing it was there might give him the 48 to work out a way to save his business, he thought.with renewed 49 , he negotiated better deals. within a few months, he was out of debt and making money once again.exactly one year later, he returned to the 50 with the uncashed check. at the 51 time, the old man appeared. but just as the businessman was about to 52 the check and share his success story, a 53 came running up and grabbed the old man.“im so delighted i 54 him!” she cried. “i hope he hasnt been bothering you. hes 55 escaping from the rest home and telling people hes john d. rockefeller.”and she led the old man away 56 the arm.the businessman just stood there, 57 . all year long hed been buying and selling, 58 he had half a million dollars behind him.suddenly, he realized that it wasnt the money, real or 59 , that had turned his life around. it was his 60 self-confidence that gave him the power to achieve anything he went after.41. a. wondering b. suspecting c. estimating d. hesitating42. a. attacking b. disturbing c. interrupting d. amusing43. a. number b. note c. letter d. check44. a. calmly b. quietly c. quickly d. proudly45. a. signed b. handed c. drawn d. deposited 46. a. lose b. remove c. face d. ignore47. a. instead b. therefore c. rather d. meanwhile48. a. weakness b. belief c. urge d. strength49. a. creativity b. permission c. optimism d. curiosity50. a. hospital b. company c. street d. park51. a. advanced b. appointed c. announced d. delayed52. a. hand back b. give out c. put out d. turn over53. a. policeman b. banker c. nurse d. guard 54. a. beat b. cheated c. pushed d. caught55. a. never b. seldom c. always d. occasionally56. a. on b. in c. by d. at57. a. exhausted b. astonished c. disappointed d. excited58. a. convinced b. informed c. re