福建省莆田市荔城区高二英语下学期期中试题.doc

福建省莆田市荔城区2016-2017学年高二英语下学期期中试题本试卷分第卷和第卷第卷第一部分 听力第一节听下面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 was the mans original plan?a.go to the picnic. b. .do his gardening. c. work in the company2.what will the man do?a.change his jacket. b have an interview. c. buy a tie3.where does the woman want to get married?a.in a church. b.in the open air. c.in a country house.4.what is the man doing?a.taking a test. b.reading a book. c.having a class.5.what do we know about the man?a.he is on a diet. b.he likes eating salad. c.he has a good appetite.第二节听下面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。听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。6.what are the speakers talking about?a.the mans children.b.the school sports.c.a famous athlete.7.what team is patricia on?a. .the basketball team b the swim team. c.the dance team.听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。8.how will the woman probably get to her branch office?a.by plane. b.by car. c.by train.9.what does the man suggest doing?a.making a phone call first.b.checking the internet. c.writing an e-mail.听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。10.why is the apartment cheap?a.it has limited space.b.it doesnt have a good view.c.its far from public transportation.11.what is included in the rental fee?a.telephone service. b.electricity. c.furniture.12.what does the woman want to do next?a.clean the house.b.sign the contract.c.look around first. 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。13.what is the womans purpose in making the phone call?a.to place an order.b.to apply for a job.c.to return some goods.14.what does the man know about the drawing board?a.the price.b.the color.c.the delivery.15.what does the man say about the delivery?a.it is his responsibility.b.it depends on some factors.c.it will be free for large orders.16.what will the woman do tomorrow?a.call the department again.b.visit the salesman.c.check the equipment.听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。17.where was the first book festival held?a.in a tent.b.in the street.c.in a garden.18.when did the yearly book festival start to be held every year?a.in 1983. b.in 1997. c.in 2004.19.what is the atmosphere of the book festival like?a.academic. b.noisy. c.pleasant.20.how long does the book festival last every year?a.three days.b.three weeks.c.one month.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。awhat would you like to be when you grow up? a teacher? a doctor? an astronaut? what do you need to do to achieve your dream job? perhaps you think that studying well and then going on to work hard will get you successful career you want. we are constantly taught that our hard work will eventually pay off. but a government survey has shown that hard work is not the only thing that will help you to move up the ladder. two thirds of people believe that who you know matters more than what you know when it comes to social activity. so are the connections that you have more important than your education? 76% of the people in the survey believed that family background is important in influencing your chances of success. they believe that if you are privileged from birth, you are more likely to have a successful career, especially if your family is wealthy. even if you dont have a privileged background, the people you know can still make a difference to your career. networking is a skill which is encouraged by many career advisers. some companies run networking workshops to try and encourage staff to meet other people, to communicate and build relationships. its a valuable skill. but the survey also showed something quite interesting. although most people believed that networks are more important than education, many people put their own career success down to talent, rather than background. 41% of the people said that their parents income had influenced their life, but at the same time, another 41% believed that they had achieved their own success. so which is more important, what you know or who you know? it seems that by working hard and making lots of connections, the answer may be that both are very important.21. according to the government survey，the most important factor to help people move up the ladder is _. a. hard work b. social relationship c. education d. social activity22. which of the following is not true according to the passage? a. 76% of the people think social relationship is most important. b. 41% of the people believe parents income is most important. c. 76% of the people think family background ranks first. d. 41% of the people believe they gained their own success.23. from the passage we can infer that the writer writes the article to _. a. stress the importance of education b. make lots of social connections c. challenge the traditional beliefd. encourage people to work hard.24. which of the following is the best title for the passage?a. a survey on peoples dreams b. keep your dream in mindc. a wealthy and smooth career d. the way to success bafter years of suffering headaches and poor digestion i spoke to a neurologist about my regular headaches and a nutritionist about my poor digestion，and they both told me i should be drinking up to three litres of water a day for my body to function at its best. i decided to conduct an experiment. what would happen if i drank the recommended amount every day for a month?the photograph of me taken the day i started this trial demonstrates perfectlyand rather frighteninglywhat a lack of water does to a face. i am 42，but have to admit i look more like 52 in this picture，which is shocking. there are dark shadows under and around my eyes，which make me look exhausted，a lot of wrinkles and strange red blotches(疹斑)，and my skin lacks any lustre(光泽)it looks dead. these symptoms are all evidence of poor hydration，apparently. every system and function in our body depends on water.so i decided to see how i would look and feel if i drank three litres of water every day for 28 days .the results were astonishing. three litres of water sounds like an awful lot. i visited my doctor to be sure there could be no adverse health implications to increasing my water intake. he was very encouraging. im enjoying lots of cups of tea.after four weeks，the results were astonishing. the dark rings and wrinkles under my eyes have disappeared .i really cant believe the difference in my face. i look like a different woman. my skin is almost as dewy as it was when i was a child. my flexibility has also greatly improved. i feel more energetic，leaner and healthier，and my friends tell me i look ten years younger.25what was the author advised to do every day? ato drink more water.bto do more exercise.cto eat more fruits and vegetables.dto have enough sleep.26all the symptoms on the authors face implied that _aher body was short of waterbshe was too busy to care about herselfcher face made others frightened dshe was dying because of the illness27in order to make sure that increasing her water intake didnt do bad for her health，the author _adid another experimentbasked for advice from her friendscread books for evidencesdvisited her doctor 28what does the last paragraph mainly talk about?athe symptoms of lacking water.bthe advice to the readers.cthe advantages of drinking tea.dthe result of the experiment. cdutch designer jeffrey heiligers latest clothing line“posture”targets people who spend most of their time hunched(弯腰驼背) over a computer.by preventing the wearer from hunching，the clothes help people improve their posture in the long run. the concept is simpleevery time you hunch，the shirt will tighten uncomfortably around the back，forcing you to sit upright again.“i engineered a tailormade treatment that corrects poor posture，nowadays very common among the digital generation，not by constraining(约束) the muscles，but by training them，” heiligers told dezeen magazine. “posture offers a solution integrated in the clothes you wear. by repositioning the seams in such a way that they start to feel uncomfortable when hunching，it stimulates you to sit up straight.”heiligers revealed that a physiotherapist was involved in the designing process. they began by identifying the various sitting and standing positions that cause neck，shoulder，and back pain. heiligers then cut the fabric across the back，in order to make the clothes tighten slightly when the wearer hunches forward. the discomfort will remind the wearer to adjust their posture，and their muscles will eventually get trained to sit and stand the right way.the posture range are all constructed differently to normal clothes. heiligers pointed out that the clothes are special because the more they are used，the less they are needed. he chose to use only a few colorswhite，grey，bluebecause he wanted to create an everyday collection. “more and more people become hunchbacked because they use more and more electronic devices. i would like the clothing industry to be inspired by the clothes i created and to adopt it to prevent back problems in the future. im sure what i created will have a bright future，” heiligers said.29what might be the authors purpose in writing the text?ato tell a new treatment for a common disease.b. to seek help for people who are hunchbacked.cto introduce a kind of special products.dto give some advice on how to prevent hunching.30what do you know about “posture”？apeople feel uncomfortable when wearing them.bthey can correct any poor posture people have.cthey are constructed the same as normal clothes.dthey can help people improve their posture.31when the wearer hunches over a computer，the posture will _aconstrain the muscles around the backbcause pain in many parts of your bodyctell him to adjust his posturedbecome tight around the back32it can be inferred from the last paragraph that _athe clothing industry is not interested in “postureb“posture” will be popular with people in the futurec“posture” does not wear well as normal clothesdwearing “posture” is the best way to treat hunchbackdgroup exercise is one of the most effective ways to improve physical fitness and sustain a healthy lifestyle. group exercise is challenging，yet fun and empowering！of course everyone knows that exercise is good for the body. however，studies have shown that when exercise is performed in groups，its not only great for improving physical health but for psychological health. its an opportunity to be social，release endorphins(内啡肽)，and improve your strength. additionally，group exercise creates a community feel and the shared common goal motivates participants to work hard. the instrumental support of taking on a fitness journey with others proves more effective than going to the gym alone.another beneficial aspect of group exercise is the informational support participants receive from the instructor. many people fear the gym because they feel lost and dont want to embarrass themselves. if you feel you can relate，then group training is an even better option for you .its a great opportunity to learn more about fitness through the clear instruction and supervision(监管) of a fitness instructor. if youre tired of wandering around the gym wasting time and becoming bored，you can attend an upbeat group fitness class thatll keep your workout on track. dont let fitness frighten you!if youre serious about wanting to live a healthy lifestyle，its extremely important to surround yourself with people wholl provide you with the proper emotional support .i wouldnt scold anyone for deciding to party on weekends and in turn i wouldnt expect anyone to give offence to me for focusing on my health. surround yourself with people who uplift，encourage and understand you！make fitness even more fun by trying something new or any group fitness class，with a friend. plan to go for a jog together. then try a fun healthy restaurant or fresh juice bar！fitness can be both fun and social!surrounding yourself with people wholl provide you with respect support can be very beneficial while working towards reaching health and fitness goals. first，decide to do it for yourself and work towards staying positive. then make sure the people you surround yourself with are supportive. dont let negativity ruin your motivation.33the first paragraph focuses on _athe greatest challenge of group exercisebthe contribution of group exercise to psychological health cthe most effective way to improve physical fitnessdthe shared common goal in performing exercise in groups34the underlined word “upbeat” in the second paragraph probably means “_”aserious baverageccheerful dtemporary35when it comes to emotional support，the author thinks it necessary _ato surround yourself with supportive people to sustain a colorful lifestylebto party on weekends with positive peoplecto try a fun healthy restaurant regularlydto sustain a colorful lifestyle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。steps to clean eating：its easier than you think1avoid most packaged and processed foods.the first step in clean eating._36_ while bagged，boxed，or canned foods can be a convenienceespecially for healthy，outofseason foods，make the habit of looking for added sugars，salt，and fats. you can always “correct” the flavors if you choose，with your own additions.2choose real foods.look for foods that you can recognize in their whole，natural state._37_ and include frozen fruits and vegetables in the mix. youll save money and enjoy outofseason produce，like blueberries in winter.3cook and eat at home._38_ no guesswork or tastetesting for hidden fats，salt，and sugar found in restaurant meals and prepared foods. you can personalize your eating with spices and herbs instead of salt，smaller amounts of healthy fats，and a lot less sugar.4stay hydrated.our bodies need enough water for the best function. and while fruits and vegetables are mostly water and contribute a large portion of daily fluid needs，added fluids are needed daily. while the newest guidelines suggest drinking “when thirsty”，most people ignore these signals，or dont really recognize them._39_5limit caffeine and alcohol.new science fully documents the health benefits of reducing amounts of caffeine. caffeine can boost alertness，energy，and mental focus when used modestly._40_ aim for up to 300 mg daily. and while alcohol can be a health plus，limit your intake to up to one daily serving for women，and two for men.aread labels to avoid added sugars，salt，and fats.bwhen you cook at home you know the materials in every dish.call humans are born with a sweet tooth.das caffeine intake rises，so do negative side effects.eaim for at least 6 glasses of water daily. fform a healthy eating habit and then youll enjoy a better quality of life.gchoose seasonal fruits and vegetables for the best nutrient density and freshness.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，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。i believe in my mother. my _41_began when i was just a kid. i dreamed of becoming a doctor.my mother was a domestic(佣人)through her work，she observed that _42_ people spent a lot more time reading than they did watching television. she _43_ that my brother and i could only watch two tv programs during the week. we had to read two books every week and _44_ our written book reports to her. she would mark them up with check marks. years later we _45_ her marks were a trick. my mother was illiterate(文盲)when i entered high school i was an astudent. but i wanted the fancy _46_i wanted to hang _47_ with the guys. i went from being an astudent to a bstudent to a cstudent. one night my mother came home from work and i _48_ about not having an italian shirt. she said，“ill give you all the money i _49_ this week，and you can buy the family food and _50_ the bills. with the money left，you can have all you want.”i was very _51_ with that arrangement but once i allocated(分配) money，there was _52_ left. i realized my mother was a financial _53_ to be able to keep a roof over our heads. i also realized that immediate _54_ wasnt going to get me anywhere.i went back to my _55_ and became an astudent again，and eventually i _56_ my dream and i became a _57_my mother is a woman with _58_ education who used her position as a parent to _59_the lives of us. there is no job more _60_ than parenting. this is what i believe.41a. belief beducation cwork dpromise42a. successful breliable ceasygoing dlazy43a. supported bapplied cannounced dbenefited 44a. read bpresent cteach dexplain45a. recognizedbpretended crealized darranged46a. clothes bcookies cgifts dpictures47a. in bout coff dover48a. worried bcomplained cthought dcared 49a. find bborrow cowe dmake 50a. spend bcost cpay dtake51a. angry bpleasedcdisappointed dbored 52a. anything bnothing csomething dnone 53a. minister bworker cexpert dgenius 54a. chanc