湖北省宜昌市高二英语下学期期末考试试题.doc

湖北省宜昌市2016-2017学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题第卷第一部分：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 does the man probably do? a. a reporter.b. a driver.c. a singer.2. whats the weather like today? a. sunny. b. cloudy. c. rainy.3. what made the man unable to sleep well last night? a. the noise from the restaurant.b. the neighbors dog.c. his headache. 4. how will the man go to the chinese restaurant? a. by taxi. b. by bus.c. by car.5. when did the woman lose her bag? a. when she was sleeping on the plane. b. when she was shopping at the airport. c. when she was talking with the security guard. 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。每段对话后有几个小题，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。听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. what was the woman probably doing when clare yelled at her? a. running. b. driving c. walking.7. what happened to the woman? a. she almost got into an accident. b. she got stuck in a traffic jam. c. she was hit by a man.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. what does the man want to do? a. go to the post office. b. get his mailbox key.c. fetch his drivers license.9. where does the man live? a. at 2386 king street east. b. at 212 barton street north. c. at 215 king street north. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. what will the woman have before the main course? a. fried tomatoes. b. fruit salad.c. green olives.11. what soup and side dish does the woman order? a. split pea soup and brown rice. b. french onion soup and baked potato. c. split pea soup and beans in cream sauce.12. what drink will the woman have? a. coffee. b. tea.c. soda water.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. in which course does the man want a tutor? a. spoken english. b. english literature.c. english composition.14. on which day does the man only have morning classes? a. monday. b. tuesday.c. wednesday.15. how long does the tutoring session last every time? a. one hour. b. two hours.c. three hours.16. what should the man bring to his tutoring session? a. textbooks. b. a syllabus（大纲）.c. class notes.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. what do we know about ranulph fiennes and mike stroud? a. they both came first. b. they came from new york. c. they didnt break the record.18. why were the fans disappointed? a. they didnt watch the whole race. b. the winners didnt turn up at the celebration. c. fiennes suffered a heart attack before the race.19. what will fiennes do next week? a. return to work. b. have an operation.c. have a check-up.20. what program will be broadcast after the news report? a. a talk show. b. a football game.c. a marathon.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。afrom my earlier memory of mother it somehow seemed quite natural to think of her as different, nor of everyday things as father was. in those days he was a young-looking man. he did not hesitate to make friends with children as soon as they were able to talk to him and laugh at his stories. mother was older than he was. she must have been a woman of nearly forty, but she seemed even older. she changed little for a long time, showing no indication of growing old at all until, towards the end of her life, she suddenly became an old lady.i was always inquisitive about mothers age. she never had birthdays like other people, nor did anyone else in our family. no candles were ever lit or cakes made or presents given in our house. to my friends in the street who talked delightfully about their birthday parties, i would repeat my mothers words that such celebrations were only foolish.“nothing but deception,” she would say. “life is not necessarily marked by birthdays. its deeds, not years, that matter.”although i often repeated her words and even prided myself on not having birthdays, i once could not help asking mother when she was born.“i was born. im alive as you can see, so what more do you want to know?” she replied, so sharply that i never asked her about her age again.in so many other ways mother was different. whereas all the rest of the women i knew in the neighbouring houses took pride in their housewifely abilities, their new furniture, the neat appearance of their homes, mother regarded all those things as of little importance. our house always looked as if we had just moved in or were about to move out.21. how did father impress the author?a. he liked writing stories. b. he loved making friends.c. he was a very young man. d. he was popular with children.22. what do we learn about mother?a. she was lazy. b. she was strict. c. she was special d. she was proud.23. what does the word “inquisitive” in paragraph 2 probably mean?a. certain b. curious. c. cautious. d. confident.bif the last blog didnt give you enough ideas on how to entertain the family over the summer holidays, we have a few more great activities for you!get gardeningstart up a summer project in the garden and plant some seeds with the children! cucumbers, peppers, beans and tomatoes are perfect vegetables to plant in your garden, and a sunflower would be a lovely addition to watch grow throughout summer.visit a local farm or zoolocal farms are a brilliant way to expose children to different types of animals, see them up close and sometimes even feed them! a trip to the zoo will probably cost a bit more, but usually have more animals for children to see and learn about.obstacle (障碍) coursechildren love the thrill of a sports day at school; but there is no reason why you cant recreate that at home! set up a mini obstacle course suitable for your childrens ages, and let the family sports day begin!have a treasure hunt a treatment hunt around the house, garden, or local park will be a great way to drop in some presents for the children for their good behavior over the summer holidays - and who doesnt love a treasure hunt? get creative with the theme of the treasure hunt; pirate, graffiti, or a bear hunt we think will go down a storm!let us know what you are planning for your summer holiday activities through our social media pages! candy floss hopes you all stay safe this summer - and have a fantastic time!24. who is the passage mainly intended for?a. internet workers. b. teachers. c. parents. d. teenager 25. what can children do when visiting a farm or zoo?a. see different kinks of animals. b. watch sunflowers grow.c. plant some vegetables. d. hunt bears.26. which activity entertains those who are interested in sports?a. getting gardening. b. taking an obstacle course.c. having a treasure hunt. d. visiting a local farm or zoo.27. why should children be given presents in a treasure hunt?a. to show the parents creative thinking. b. to encourage them to find more treasure.c. to praise them for their behavior in holiday.d. to honor them for gaining high marks in the exam.cits cold and dark outside, and your bed is so warm and comfortable. going for a run seems like such a bad idea. but before you hide your running shoes, it might be worth giving that crazy idea a go.according to the huffington post, an outdoor run in winter, as opposed to one on a treadmill（跑步机）, burns more calories because the body is working hard to regulate（调节）its core (核心) temperature. furthermore, research shows that race times are faster in cold weather than in warmer temperatures and quicker runs burn more calories. similarly, cold weather also makes the heart work harder to distribute blood through the body, making that vital muscle even stronger.outdoor exercise also turns up your energy and rids you of the stress and depression that build up every day. the heat and humidity（湿气） in the summer can drag you down and tire you faster, but cold weather is refreshing. it adjusts you to your surroundings, making you feel alive.of course, the threat of smog in some built-up areas is a further hurdle to winter exercise. heart attacks, stroke and lung cancer are all dangers of running in smog. the combination of air pollution and exercise increases the potential problems. if you do choose to run outside on smoggy days, take a path in a park or residential area to avoid car exhaust（尾气）,and go early in the morning, before rush hour. but staying inside on smoggy days and waiting for the next clear day to run is best.28how does cold weather benefit runners, compared with warm weather?athey can run more slowly. bthey can take in more calories.ctheir hearts can function harder. dtheir body temperature can get lower.29how does summer affect runners?ait builds up their energy quickly. bit makes runners tired easily.cit lessens runners stress. dit causes heart attack.30what are the runners supposed to do on smoggy days?astop driving cars. bdo more exercise.cavoid outdoor exercise. drun late in the morning.31what can be the best title of the text?arefresh with a winter run btake outdoor exercise in summercgo to run in a park dfollow the tips to reduce stressda good nights sleepsleep plays a vital role in good health and well-being throughout your life. while youre sleeping, your brain is forming new pathways to help you learn and remember information. although we all know the importance of getting a good nights sleep, not all of us know the best way of getting it. a sleep expert, phil atherton, gave some top tips for getting the most out of the night, which will leave you ready for action in the morning.according to phil atherton, not eating a large meal before bedtime is important for getting a good nights sleep. the time difference between eating and sleeping should be at least three hours. so youd better avoid eating any food three hours before bed, as it will lower your blood sugar during sleep and help minimize damage from too much sugar floating around.its also important to find ways to prepare your body for sleep. you can follow a routine like trying not to expose yourself to too much artificial light within 1 hour before bed, as your brain uses light to help set internal “body clock”. although it might seem unnatural to schedule your sleep, the purpose is to send a signal to your body and mind that its time to sleep.another way to prepare your body for sleep is to get into a relaxed state by taking a bath or listening to soft music. both of them will help to take the mind off the daytime pressures.having a suitable bed, especially a suitable mattress (床垫), is necessary for a good nights sleep. sleep is a personalized activity, and we all adopt different sleeping positions. finding the mattress that suits you will reduce back pains that can result from a poor sleeping position. the bed should be four to six inches longer than its tallest user, allowing for space to move around.the recent research is pretty clear that a good nights sleep is a major component of good health. since the start of the 21st century, studies have linked a lack of sleep to many diseases, such as diabetes and obesity. taking action now will lead to long-term benefits for you and those around you. 32. what does the author intend to tell us in the passage?a. when to start a sound sleep.b. how to get a good nights sleep.c. what to do with sleep problems.d. why to form a good habit of sleeping.33. according to the author, before going to sleep, youd better _.a. free yourself from tensionb. check your blood sugarc. relieve your pain in the backd. record your biological clock34. what does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 2 refer to?a. not eating food. b. taking a meal.c. not sleeping well.d. having a good sleep.35. which of the following shows the organization of the passage?cpp 2p 3p 1p 4ccpp 2p 3cp 1sp 1sp 2a bp 1cpp 2p 3sp 1sp 2cp 1cpp 2p 3sp 1sp 2cc d. cp: central point p: point sp: sub-point (次要点) c: conclusion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人空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。dealing with someone who blames you for everything its no fun being on the receiving end of constant accusations. being blamed for things not your fault or not your intention can create feelings of anger. 36 to prevent that happening, its best for you to deal with the situation in a mature and positive way. 37 putting yourself in the other persons shoes may help you find out the problem.he may be placing blame on you because he wants to reduce any hard feelings on himself by making you responsible instead. 38 in that case, the blamer will know that you value yourself and believe that you deserve respect. in asking for the respect you deserve, be confident but not aggressive, so you can keep some peace in the relationship. focus on what hes really saying, not how hes saying it. he may have a point about something you need to take responsibility for. 39 if you want to save the relationship, try to be the bigger person, ignore his negative attitude and focus on what he is really saying. take full responsibility for your own feelings and know that you arent responsible for how others feel. 40 if the blamer accuses you of making him sad, angry or upset, remember that you arent responsible for his feelings, especially if you feel you havent intended to hurt him.a. stand up for yourself to gain respect.b. tell the blamer you care little about his words.c. you can only be in control of your own feelings.d. however, he may be delivering it in a negative way.e. it may even lead to the break-up of your relationship.f. try to understand what causes this person to blame you.g. we are on this earth to love one another and express differently.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，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。whether its freshers week or exams week, a university nightline service can be a lifesaver(救星). nightlines are student listening services that open in the small hours (凌晨时分), relying on 41 volunteers to run the service.as a former volunteer for voice, the university of exeters student nightline, i 42 first-hand how rewarding and challenging the 43 can be.generally id arrive just before 8 pm, 44 for the 12-hour shift ahead. there were 45 two or three volunteers a night, depending on whether it was a 46 time of the year, such as the exam period. at around 11 or 12 pm, wed 47 into beds, always with one person next to the 48 . the ringtone was loud so there was never any 49 about sleeping through.the number of callers 50 every night. sometimes no one would 51 , and on other nights the phone would ring minutes after i stepped through the door.some calls left me feeling 52 . there was an unhappy caller at three in the morning, 53 the call lasted almost two hours. but it always feels good to know a(n) 54 is really making a difference to someone.the majority of calls i answered were from students who were either homesick or just wanting 55 walking home alone.since nightlines rely on their secrecy, 56 must remain anonymous(匿名), 57 as few friends as possible about their role. as such, it can sometimes feel like 58 work. but tessa,19, who has done night shifts totaling 250 hours, best sums up why we do it: “ when callers 59 the conversation saying they feel a little better, it makes all the waking up in the middle of the night and the 60 of social activities with friends seem worthwhile.”41. a. teacher b. parent c. studentd. foreign42. a. knowb. wonderc. valued. decide43. a. mindb. rolec. examd. call44. a. freeb. sorryc. confidentd. ready45. a. firstlyb. usuallyc. exactlyd. apparently46. a. spareb. boringc. busyd. pleasant47. a. roll b. sleep c. jump d. climb48. a. phoneb. bedc. doord. computer49. a. careb. worryc. regretd. surprise50. a. increasedb. declinedc. doubledd. varied51. a. callb. comec. listen d. stay52. a. hurtb. scaredc. tiredd. lost53. a. sinceb. whilec. andd. but54. a. storyb. messagec. adventured. conversation55. a. moneyb. companyc. friendsd. courage56. a. volunteersb. teachersc. speakersd. reporters57. a. persuadingb. supportingc. trustingd. telling58. a. difficultb. dangerousc. thanklessd. improper59. a. holdb. endc. controld. change60. a. missingb. wantingc. changingd. worrying第ii卷第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）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 fell in love with england because it was familiar to meall those little houses, looking 61 (terrible) oldfashioned but nice, like dolls houses. i loved the countryside and the pubs and i loved london. 62 , ive slightly changed my mind after seventeen years because i think it is now 63 ugly town. things have changed. for everybody, england 64 (mean) gen