广东省汕头金山中学2016-2017学年高二上学期期末考试英语试卷-Word版含答案.docx

汕头市金山中学20162017学年度上学期高二期末考英语科试卷 本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，满分135分，考试用时120分钟。第一卷 选择题部分(满分80分) 第一部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分 40分) 第一节 单项填空 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分) 从A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。1. _, the experiment will be successful. A. If carefully doing B. If it was done carefully C. If carefully done D. If doing carefully2. _ his team had won, his face lit up at once. A. Knowing B. When knowing C. After knowing D. When he knew 3. Every great culture in the past had its own ideas of beauty _ in art and literature. A. expressed B. express C. being expressed D. to be expressed4. He felt that he_ the coldness that had grown between them. A. was blamed to B. was to blame for C. was to be blamed for D. blamed5. Not until _ at the top of my voice _ his head.A. did I shoutthat he turned B. I shouteddid he turn C. did I shoutedhe did turn D. I was shoutinghe had turned 6. _ on the blackboard _ the names of those who were late yesterday. A. Written, were B. Written, there was C. Writing, there was D. Writing, were7. She went to the bookstore and bought three _ books.21教育网 A. scores of B. dozen of C. score of D. dozens of8. The lion is considered the king of the forest as it is a(n) _ of courage and power. A. signal B. sign C. symptom D. symbol9. Mr. White _ at 8:30 am for the meeting, but he didnt show up. A. ought to arrive B. should arrive C. should have arrived D. was supposed to arrived10. The foreign Minister said “ _ that the two sides will work towards peace” A. It is no doubt B. There is our hope C. There is no wonder D. It is our hope第二节 完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分) 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、 B、C、 D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。I was invited to attend a presentation at the Kentucky School. That evening I found gratitude had amazing 11 to change our attitude and our life.21cnjycomThe young musician Mr. Patrick was 12 onto the stage in his wheelchair and began to play the piano. His fingers danced across the keys 13 he made beautiful music. He then began to sing as he played, and it was wonderful. But what shocked me most was his 14 smile.Patrick was born with no eyes and an illness in the legs, which 15 him lame for life. However, as a child, he was 16 with artificial eyes and placed in a wheelchair. Before his first birthday, he discovered the piano. When his mom hit any 17 on the piano, and within one or two tries, hed 18 . By his second birthday, he was playing “ Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”. His father was 19 . “We might not play baseball, but we can play music together.”When Patrick was at the University of Louisville, his father attended 20 with him. He was also a part of the 214-member marching band！He was a blind, wheelchair-bound trumpet player; and he and his father did it together. His father 21 the night shift（夜班）in order to accompany his daytime band practice. Patrick says, “My dads my 22 .”But even 23 his unbelievable musical talent, it was Patricks “attitude of gratitude” that 24 my soul. On the stage, between songs, he talked to the audience about his life and about 25 blessed he was with a great father. When his performance was over, Patrick and his father were on the stage together. The crowd 26 to their feet and cheered for over five minutes.We all face misfortune in our lives. 27 ，its not the hardship but how we 28 to it that will determine the joy and happiness in our lives. During 29 times, do we spend too much time feeling sorry for ourselves, 30 can we, with gratitude, learn how to dance in the rain？11. A. knowledgeB. qualityC. wisdomD. power21世纪教育网版权所有12. A. rolledB. heldC. carriedD. dragged13. A. sinceB. althoughC. asD. if14. A. strangeB. magicC. bitterD. friendly15. A. tookB. ledC. forcedD. left16. A. fittedB. connectedC. associatedD. filled21cnjy17. A. placeB. noteC. musicD. part18. A. fight it outB. catch itC. get itD. make it2-1-c-n-j-y19. A. confusedB. amusedC. interestedD. overjoyed20. A. partiesB. lecturesC. classesD. meetings21. A. workedB. foundC. refusedD. cancelled22. A. educatorB. heroC. candidateD. sponsor21*cnjy*com23. A. instead ofB. more thanC. rather thanD. in place of24. A. touchedB. calmedC. freedD. felt25. A. whyB. whatC. howD. when26. A. roseB. raisedC. liftedD. stood27. A. ThereforeB. OtherwiseC. HoweverD. Besides28. A. seeB. reactC. agreeD. put29. A. unconsciousB. typical C. toughD. visual30. A. but B. orC. andD. while第二部分 阅读理解(共20小题；第一节共15题, 每题2分; 第二节共5题, 每题2分; 满分40分)第一节（共15题, 每题2分，满分30分） 阅读下列四篇短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。【来源：21cnj*y.co*m】A Have you ever noticed that the more you have, the more you want? Lets face it. Thinking our life is good enough doesnt come naturally to many people. When we have high expectations of everything in life we will run into disappointment. Only when we are aware that needs are different from desires can we live with satisfaction. Here are a few ideas to help you be happier with what you have and who you are.21教育名师原创作品Focus on what you are thankful for. Most people want things to be better than they are, or when things are going well, we forget to appreciate what we have. Learn to reflect on how much better things are than they could be. Focus on what you are thankful for. Write down 5 things you are grateful for right now. When we hold onto regrets from decisions we have made, it can really poison our well-being. Many people regret something they can no longer change, which ends up holding them back from moving forward in a more positive manner. What happened in the past is done and gone, so work to stay present and be mindful of the current moment to find more joy and fulfillment.When we use other people as the measuring stick for our personal success and quality of life, we are likely to be less satisfied. Social comparisons can provide useful information when we try to learn from others, but they also hold our perspective in a discontented position. Compare yourself less with others so you can be satisfied more.When you are focused on your big ambitions and future goals, you might elide the daily pleasures that surround you. Learn to slow down and absorb the wonder and beauty around you. Stay present and focus on the task youre undertaking at the moment. Dont let the life pass you by because youre always on the go and distracted by ambition.Practice looking at life through the lens of contentment and it will become more natural.31. How can we live with contentment? A. To change our lifestyle. B. To have a motivation in life. C. To give less attention to what we are grateful for.【来源：21世纪教育网】 D. To realize the difference between needs and desires.32. Whats the main idea of Paragraph 3? A. Make wise decisions. B. Know the present situation21*cnjy*com C. Let go of regrets. D. Remember the past.33. The underlined word “elide” (in Paragraph 5) probably means “_”. A. enjoy B. change C. create D. ignore34. What should you do to put yourself in a good mood? A. Make time for simple pleasures. B. Learn from successful people. C. Focus on your future goals. D. Create chance to learn more.BA Samoan airline says that it is the worlds first carrier to charge passengers by their weight. Samoa Air, which opened in 2012, asks passengers to give their personal weight during booking, which is then charged according to the length of a flight. The customers will also be weighed just before they board the plane.21世纪*教育网It is believed that all people throughout the world are the same size, Samoa Air CEO Chris Langton said. Airplanes always run on weight, not seats.There is no doubt in my mind that this is the concept of the future. This is the fairest way of your travelling with your family or yourself.Though the airline introduced the plan last November, it caught peoples attention last week when the carrier began international flights to neighboring American Samoa.Almost at the same time, a Norwegian economist, Bharat Bhatta, published a report suggesting that airlines should charge obese passengers more.The Pacific Islands contain some of the worlds most common countries for obesity, many ranking in the top 10, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Samoa is ranked number four, with 59.6 percent of the population considered obese, said the most recent WHO report.According to Samoa Airs latest schedule, the airline charges up to $0.57 per kg for flights in Samoa and $1.03 per kg for its only international flight to American Samoa, around 250 miles.Children under 12 are charged 75 percent of the adult rate, with fares also based on weight. Any overweight baggage is calculated at the same rate as the passengers personal weight.The plan could actually prove cheaper in some cases, such as for families travelling with small children, and Langton said customer reaction has mainly been amazingly positive.The idea of charging passengers by weight has been hotly discussed before, and in the US some airlines require those who do not fit into a seat comfortably to buy a second seat.35. What does the underlined word this in Paragraph 3 refer to? A. Airlines should charge passengers by flight length. B. All people throughout the world are the same size. C. It is unfair to weigh passengers at the airport. D. Airplanes always run on weight, not seats.36. In Bharat Bhattas eyes, Samoa Airs plan might be _. A. funny B. acceptable C. strange D. disappointing37. A 100 kg adult flying to American Samoa would be charged _. A. $57 B. $75 C. $103 D. $12538. What does the text mainly tell us? A. 59.6% of Samoans are considered obese. B. Samoa Air introduces pay-by-weight pricing. C. Airlines should charge obese passengers D. Baggage must be calculated as passengers weight.【版权所有：21教育】CMost painters discover a style of painting that is fit for them and stick to that, especially if people admire their pictures. But Picasso, the great Spanish painter, was like a man who had not yet found his own particular style of painting. He kept on struggling to find the perfect expression till his death in 1973.Some of Picassos paintings are rich, soft colored and beautiful. Others are ugly and cruel and strange. But such paintings allow us to imagine things for ourselves. They force us to say to ourselves, “What does he see that makes him paint like that?” And we begin to look under the surface of the things we see.Picasso painted thousands of pictures in different styles. Sometimes he painted the natural look of things. Sometimes he seemed to break them apart and throw the pieces in our faces. He showed us what the mind knows as well as what the eyes see. At the age of 90,he remained as curious about the world as he had been when he was young. That is why people have called him “the youngest painter in the world.”39. The ugly cruel and strange paintings by Picasso _.A. make us try to notice something hidden in the thingsB. allow us to ask questions about them C. force us to question anything we seeD. cause us to think what Picasso saw was different from what we see40. The underlined sentence “Sometimes he seemed to break them apart and throw the pieces in our faces” means _.A. sometimes he tore his pictures into piecesB. he broke something he was painting and threw them awayC. sometimes he showed some broken pictures to othersD. things in some of his pictures seem to be in disorder41. Why have people called Picasso “the youngest painter in the world?” A. Because he observed things with the eye and the mind.B. Because he looked young when he was old.C. Because he never stopped painting he was old.D. Because he never gave up looking for something new.DAustralian cities can keep their native wildlife but only if they can kick their habit of urban sprawl (扩展). Thats the finding of a new study by leading Australian environmental researchers Jessica Sushinsky, Professor Hugh Possingham and Dr. Richard Fuller of The University of Queensland.“While urban development usually reduces the number of birds in a city, building more compact (紧凑的) cities and avoiding urban sprawl can slow these reductions greatly,” says lead author Jessica Sushinsky. “Compact housing development leaves birds homes untouched, leading to fewer losses of birds.”The researchers surveyed native and wild birds in Brisbanes urban areas, including living and industrial areas, public parks and gardens, major roadways and airports. They then used statistical modeling to find out what will happen to the birds as the city grows. The first setting was compact growth where multiple homes are built on land that previously had only one house. The second setting was sprawling growth a familiar pattern where homes are built here and there beyond the citys current boundaries. The teams forecasts showed that a much greater diversity of species was lost over 20 years in the sprawling setting compared to the more compact setting. “Urban sprawl resulted in the disappearance of many urban-sensitive birds birds that only live in areas where there is native vegetation (植被), such as parklands and woodlands,” Ms. Sushinsky says. “On the other hand, we found the city with the compact development attracted more birds because it kept more of its parks and green areas.”Now the Queensland Government has adopted the more compact urban growth strategy, which, Dr. Richard Fuller says, is good news for Australias native birds. These birds are environmental specialists they need a particular environment to do well. “While compact development means smaller backyards, it can also make our entire cities more biodiverse,” according to Dr. Fuller. “The study shows that we should hold on to our green spaces instead of clearing them for sprawling development.”This is the first time science has modeled the effects of different urban growth strategies on birds, the researchers say. “Statistical models like these are important because they help us to understand the ecological consequences of a particular decision,” says Dr Fuller.42. Why is compact urban growth better than the sprawling strategy?A. It makes the cities more beautiful. B. It gives people larger backyards.C. It is money-saving. D. It is bird-friendly.43. Dr Richard Fuller thinks the Queensland Governments action _. A. is really brave B. is worth praisingwww-2-1-cnjy-comC. has an uncertain future D. should be performed nationwide44. What can we learn about the study from the passage?A. It is based on the statistics in the past. B. It is strongly against urban development. C. It criticizes the city environment in Brisbane.D. It suggests leaving more green spaces for birds. 45. Where does the passage probably come from? A. A news report.B. A travel guide. C. A health magazine.D. A history book.第2节 （共5题, 每题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。 Choosing a college major is one of the most important choices you can make about your education and future career. 46 . What you study in school often determines what career opportunities you will have when you There are a number of steps you can take before making a final decision. 47 . If you enjoy marine life, for instance, you should consider a marine biology major. If you love star-gazing, consider becoming an astronomer.【出处：21教育名师】 Next, consider the academic subjects in which you excel(优秀). If youre not strong in math you might be better off not choosing engineering. If you are good at English you might choose to become an author or a journalist. 48 . Once youve established a list of potential career fields, research them further to determine which college majors are most proper. Then you can get an idea for what courses youll need to take. 49 . Choosing a college major you will enjoy is important. You might find college life to be less stressful if you enjoy your classes. 50 . Perhaps most importantly, choosing the correct major may improve your overall happiness and quality of life.A. Your teacher is there to help with just this sort of dilemma.B. If you struggle with these steps, consider looking for outside help.C. It may even be more important than where you attend college.D. Your future career choices may rely heavily on what you study in college.E. You might also avoid the unpleasantness that comes with changing your major.F. Compare the list of your interests with the list of your talents and see which fields overlap (交叉).G. Begin by making a list of your personal interests and careers which correspond with them.第二卷 非选择题部分 (满分55分)第一节 语法填空 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空（不多于3个词），并将答案填写在答题卡题号为51-60的相应位置上。A Heroic Driver Larry works with Transport Drivers. Inc. One morning in 2009, Larry 51 (travel) along 165 north after delivering to one of his customers when he saw a car 52 its bright lights on. As he got even 53 (close), he found another vehicle upside d