高二英语上学期期中试题57.doc

河北省崇礼县第一中学2016-2017学年高二英语上学期期中试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_I、单选题(本大题共20小题，共30分)1.By speeding up reforms the UN is trying to live up to the wishes of people around the world and _ more to building world peace. A.contributeB.linkC.exposeD.attend2.The little boy, out of curiosity,_ the toy to see how it worked, but couldnt put it together. A.took apartB.broken down C.burst intoD.knocked off3.Most of the Australians actually dont seem to do much sport. _, Australia is generally considered to be a great sporting nation. A.ThoughB.OtherwiseC.ThereforeD.Still4.Mum, I cant see any point in studying hard. Come on, dear. Years of hard study will surely _ in your future career.A.make sureB.pay off C.bring backD.pay back5._ twice, the postman refused to deliver our letters unless we chained our dog. A.Being bittenB.Bitten C.Having bittenD.To be bitten6.The waste water, when _，should be clean enough to meet standards. A.releasingB.being released C.releasedD.to be released7.Why did you not come to the party? I _ it, but my car broke down on the way.A.attendedB.had attended C.would attendD.would have attended8.A smile costs _, but gives much. A.anythingB.somethingC.nothingD.everything9.The Australian boy has a good _ of Chinese and can express himself freely in it. A.powerB.command C.demandD.usage10.The Chinese government has announced a _ of measures to help the film industry. A.worthB.supplyC.packageD.set11.Im sorry I didnt see you when you entered. I_ my homework. A.am checkingB.was checking C.has checkedD.checked12._into English, the sentence was found to have an entirely different word order. A.TranslatingB.Translated C.To translateD.Having translated13.People often have the belief _ a healthy environment and development cannot be possible at the same time, but this does not have to be true. A.thatB.whichC.whereD.what14.We should try our best to leave our generation a world better than_ we were given. A.itB.oneC.the oneD.those15.Under no circumstance _ to tell lies to parents. A.children are allowedB.are children allowed C.children will allowD.will children allow16.The air quality in the city, _is shown in the report, has improved over the past two months. A.thatB.itC.asD.what17.Serina has been watching the TV series the whole night. _.A.So her parents haveB.So have been her parents C.Her parents have been soD.So have her parents18.Give me a chance, _ Ill give you a wonderful surprise. A.ifB.orC.andD.while19.Only after they had discussed the matter for several hours _a decision. A.they reachedB.did they reach C.they reachD.do they reach20.What impresses me most is_ he appears in front of others，he wears a sincere and charming smile. A.whatB.which C.that whereD.that wheneverII、第一节 阅读理解(本大题共15小题，共30分)A Today is my first day at Merchiston Castle School，and I was really nervous about it，because I have never visited the school before and didnt take any summer course. Despite my anxiety，I soon relaxed once I arrived；the staff were so nice that I felt my spoken English was better than it actually was! As soon as I walked into the dayroom of my boarding house，I was absolutely(完全地)amazed by the friendly atmosphere；everyone was so friendly that a boy as shy as I had no difficulty in setting in，and I made many new friends on my very first day，although I was struggling to remember all the names. Also I realized there were other international students in the house from all over the world，such as South Korea，Japan and Russia.Although their English was not so fluent，it didnt take long for us to understand each other at all.In some ways，it was even better to practice Enlgish by speaking to the international students，because we were both learning. As a boarder，the quality of food is something I consider very important，and Merchiston has not let me down.The school kitchens are run by a professional catering company，and the quality of food is excellent.Also they take the issue of a healthy diet really seriously.I remember once I was asked to take more salad for my meal by a member of the kitchen staff for I did not have enough vegetables.This brings to another point of being a boarder：you need to learn how to look after yourself and be responsible for yourself.One of the huge advantages of being a boarder is that we can have breakfast in the school，which means we dont have to pull ourselves out of the bed as early as the day pupils! 21.Why was the writer nervous when he was at Merchiston Castle School on the first day? A.Because he had no friends and relatives there. B.Because he didnt know the school well. C.Because he was not good at English. D.Because he was shy. 22.On the first day，_. A.though the writer was anxious，he soon relaxed B.he found the dayroom of his boarding house terrible C.he made many new friends，but he didnt remember any of their names D.he thought he spoke English better than the staff in the school 23.Which of the following is WRONG according to the passage? A.In the boarding house，there are only students from South Korea，Japan and Russia. B.The international students in the boarding house dont speak English very fluently. C.The food in Merchiston doesnt make the writer disappointed. D.The professional catering company thinks the issue of a healthy diet very important. 24.The underlined word “boarder” in the last paragraph means “_” A.a student who is from abroadB.a student who lives at school C.a student who is good at EnglishD.a student who used to be shyB New Robot Displays Human Emotions Kobian，a “ humanoid” robot，which can express seven human emotions，has been unveiled(使公诸于众)by researchers at Waseda University in Japan.Researchers from Waseda University have teamed up with Kyushubased robot manufacturer Tmsuk to develop a humanoid robot that uses its entire body to express a variety of emotions. The Emotional Humanoid Robot can express seven different feelings，including delight，surprise，sadness and dislike.In addition to assuming different poses to match the mood，Kobian uses motors in its face to move its lips，eyelids and eyebrows into various positions. Apart from being nice，Kobian empathises with you and is sad when you are down.It is capable of performing demanding physical tasks，which his double jointed neck allows him to do. To express delight，for example，the robot put its hands over its head and opens its mouth and eyes wide. To show sadness，Kobian hunches over，hangs its head and holds a hand up to its face in a gesture of grief. Kobian can also walk around，perceive its environment and perform physical tasks. The robot features a double jointed neck that helps it achieve more expressive postures. It was developed and unveiled by researchers at Wasedas Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering in Tokyo on Tuesday June 23. They were led by Professor Atsuo Takanashi，and worked with robot manufacturer Tmsuk，based in Kitakyushu，southern Japan. According to Kobians developers，the robots expressiveness makes it more equipped to interact with humans and assist with daily activities. There are plans for it to be further developed and then possibly deployed(展开)into the field of nursing. 25.The main idea of the passage is that _. A.a robot displaying human emotions has been unveiled B.a robot can express seven human emotions C.the robot will possibly be deployed into the field of nursing D.Kobian has been unveiled by researchers at Waseda University in Korea 26.The underlined word “humanoid” is most likely to mean _. A.a robot that can express seven different feelings B.a robot that is equiped to assist with daily activities C.a robot that is equiped to achieve more expressive postures D.a robot that resembles a human being 27.Which section of a newspaper can you probably see the passage? A.Fashion.B.Education.C.Business.D.Science. 28.Which of the following is TRUE about Kobian? A.In order to express delight，Kobian hunches over，hangs its head and holds a hand up to its face in a gesture of grief. B.Kobian can move its lips，eyelids and eyebrows into various positions by using motors in its face. C.To show sadness，the robot put its hands over its head and opens its mouth and eyes wide. D.It was developed and unveiled by researchers at Wasedas Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering in Tokyo on Thursday June 23.C The Sahara Festival is a celebration of the very recent past.The threeday event is not fixed to the same dates each year，but generally takes place in November or December. It is well attended by tourists，but even better attended by the locals. During the opening ceremonies，after the official greetings from the government leaders，people who attend the festival begin to march smartly before the viewing stands，and white camels transport their riders across the sands.Horsemen from different nations display their beautiful clothes and their fine horsemanship(马术)One following another，groups of musicians and dancers from all over the Sahara take their turn to show off their wonderful traditional culture.Groups of men in blue and yellow play horns(号角)and beat drums as they dance in different designs.On their knees in the sand，a group of women in long dark dresses dance with their hair：their long，dark，shiny hair is thrown back and forth in the wind to the rhythm of their dance. The local and visiting Italian dogs are anxious to run after hares(野兔)The crowd is on its feet for the camel races.Camels and riders run far into the distance，and then return to the finish line in front of the cheering people. Towards the evening，there comes the grand finale of the opening day，an extremely exciting horse race.All the riders run very fast on horseback.Some riders hang off the side of their saddles(马鞍)Some even ride upside downtheir legs and feet straight up in the airall at full speed.Others rush down the course together，men arm in arm，on different horses.On and on they went.So fast and so wonderful! 29.The Sahara Festival is a festival which _. A.has a very long history in North Africa B.is held in the same place on the same day C.is attended mainly by the people in the Sahara D.is celebrated mostly by travelers from different countries 30.Before the races begin，_ take part in the activities during the opening ceremonies. A.musicians，dancers，horses and hares B.camel riders，musicians，dogs and hares C.horsemen，dancers，camels and dogs D.musicians，officials，camels and horses 31.The underlined word “finale” in the fourth paragraph most probably means the _of the opening day. A.first partB.middleC.last partD.whole 32.This passage mainly tells readers_. A.what happens on the opening day of the Sahara Festival B.how people celebrate during the threeday Sahara Festival C.what takes place at the closing ceremonies of the Sahara Festival D.how animals race on the first and the last days of the Sahara FestivalD Did you see snow in your hometown last winter？Did you feel it was warmer than before？“There have been 21 warm winters in China since 1986，” said scientists.They also said that in the past 100 years，as the global(全球的)temperatures went up by 0.74，the temperature in North China has climbed 1.4 in only 50 years. China needs to take quick action to cut carbon dioxide(二氧化碳)emission(排放)，because its the main reason for global warming.The good news is that China has seen the importance of going green.China set the goal of cutting energy use by 20% and pollution emission by 10% in the 11th FiveYear Plan. Can you slow global warming？Sure! You and your family can take steps to cut the amount of carbon dioxide that is sent out into the air. Here are some pieces of advice to help you save the earth. Wear used clothes.Wearing your brothers，sisters or dads old Tshirt means you save the energy. Change your light bulbs(灯泡)Use energysaving light bulbs.And dont forget to turn off the lights when you leave a room and turn off your television and computer when they are not in use! Ride the bus.Taking a bus saves a lot of oil every year. Say no to plastic bags.The next time your parents go to the market，ask them to use baskets. Open a window.Dont use the airconditioner(空调)，and let some fresh air in.When you have to use the conditioner，set the temperature higher in the summer and lower in the winter to save energy. Make small changes in your daily life.Dont use paper cups，bags and boxes. Its time for all of us to do something to save the earth. 33.The main reason for global warming is _. A.the oilB.carbon dioxide C.paper cups，bags and boxesD.televisions and computers 34.How many pieces of advice are there in this passage? A.Three.B.Four.C.Five.D.Six. 35.Which of the following is NOT true? A.Its a pity to wear your dads old Tshirt. B.Using air conditioner may be a waste of energy. C.Taking a bus saves a lot of oil every year. D.Using plastic bags wastes energy a lot. 第二节 信息匹配(本大题共5小题，共10.0分)A. Sitting at the back means fewer food options.B. Flight attendants get paid only for flight hours.C. Flight attendants job is to keep passengers safe.D. Flight attendants might water down your drinks.E. Flight attendants are trained to identify criminals.F. The seat-belt sign is “on” far longer than necessary.Things An Air Hostess Wont Tell YouTo make things a bit easier for them and ensure a smooth flight, many Flight attendants have little tricks under their sleeves. Here are some of them which they wont tell you out of sheer politeness.(36)Contrary to what most people think, a flight attendants primary job is to ensure your safety - the helping and serving part of their job are just add-ons. If they are assisting you with your luggage, it is to make sure it is stored properly and does not harm anyone. They are not required to lift your bags or help you take them elsewhere. All the other assistance, such as providing you with a drink, handing you hot towels, etc., are to make sure you stay calm and satisfied.(37)As unfair as it may seem, the time that a flight attendant spends in getting the plane ready, settling you down, etc., is not included in their salary. They do, however, receive some expense allowance(津贴) for the entire time they clock in - it is a pretty small income though(38)If a flight attendant feels a passenger is ordering too many drinks, and getting drunk, they might avoid serving him/her by avoiding eye contact. When that fails, they might just fill the glass half-way or give him/her a diluted (稀释的) drink(39)A number of training programs and workshops exist to train flight attendants in different aspects. As some people are using flights more and more to smuggle (走私), flight attendants are being regarded as the first line of defense against this heinous （邪恶的）crime. The benefits are already evident - a number of dangers are avoided, thanks to alert(警惕的) flight attendants on board.(40)This is a bit unfortunate for those sitting at the back of the plane, but nevertheless true. As the attendants start serving from the front of the plane to the back, the variety of drinks or meals might go down. This is because a plane has limited space, only a certain number of items can be stored, and by the time they get to the back of the plane, they run out of at least a few of the options.、完形填空(本大题共20小题，共30.0分)People do not analyze every problem they meet.Sometimes they try to remember a solution from the last time they had a (41)problem.They often accept the opinion or ideas of other people.Other times they begin to act without (42)；they try to find a solution by trial and error.However，when all of these methods (43)，the person with a problem has to start analyzing.There are six (44)in analyzing a problem. First，the person must recognize that there is a problem.For example，Sams bicycle is broken，and he cannot ride it to class as he usually does.Sam must (45)that there is a problem with his bicycle. Next，the person must (46)the problem，Before Sam can repair his bicycle，he must know why it does not work.For example，he must (47)the parts that are wrong. Now the person must look for (48)that will make the problem clearer and lead to (49) solutions.For example，suppose Sam (50) that his bike does not work because there is something wrong with the brake.At this time，he can look in his bicycle repair book and read about brakes (51)his friends at the bike shop，or look at his brakes carefully. After (52)the problem，the person should have (53)suggestions for a possible solution.Take Sam as an example again，his suggestions might