福建省闽侯第二中学、连江华侨中学等五校教学联合体2017-2018学年高二英语下学期期中试题.doc

福建省闽侯第二中学、连江华侨中学等五校教学联合体2017-2018学年高二英语下学期期中试题第I卷第一部分听力（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.Why is the man working late?A. He has to do some extra work. B. He wants to ask for leave tomorrow.C. His boss is not at work today.2.What does the woman want to do?A. Clean the window. B. Get a job. C. Wait for the man.3.What does the woman mean?A.She will watch a film tonight.B.She wont go to the film festival.C.She will attend the opening ceremony tomorrow.4.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A.Waiter and customer.B.Policeman and passer-by.C.Shop assistant and customer.5.What does Jim say about Mike?A.He is warm-hearted. B.He isnt worth trusting. C.He always keeps his word.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.When is Emis party?A.On Saturday night. B.On Saturday afternoon. C.On Friday night.7.Whats the party for?A.Graduation. B.Emis birthday. C.House warming.听下面一段对话,回答第8和第9两个小题。8.Where does the conversation take place?A.At home. B.On the phone. C.At a puter lab.9.What will the man do next?A.Set the alarm clock. B.Dial the number. C.Wait for a call.听下面一段对话,回答第10至第12三个小题。10.Where did the woman get the realistic analysis?A.In the newspaper. B.In the magazine. C.On TV.11.What are the speakers worried about?A.The rising price. B.The low wages. C.Poor conditions of labors.12.What does the woman think of the situation this summer?A.It will get better. B.It will stay the same. C.It will get worse.听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。13.Why does the woman see the man?A.To return a book. B.To make an invitation. C.To ask for help.14.How does the woman find the book?A.Boring. B.Interesting. C.Just so-so.15.Where are the speakers?A.In the library. B.At the door. C.In the shop.16.What will the woman do next?A.Wait for the man. B.Give the man a lift. C.Buy some food.听下面一段独白,回答第17至第20四个小题。17.What was the man going to do?A.Drive to work. B.Pick up his daughter. C.Go swimming with his friend.18.Why did the man stop off at a shop?A.To get drinks. B.To buy a swimsuit. C.To buy some food.19.Why did the man slow down?A.The cars in front of his shook. B.His car was out of gas. C.His car broke down.20.What happened according to the passage?A.The mans car hit a big tree. B.An earthquake happened. C.Several cars crashed.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。AGreece keeps tradition of kindness to strangers aliveThere is an ancient Greek word, “philoxenia”, which means “friend to a stranger”. It stands for a practice that was widespread (广为流传的) in Greece thousands of years ago. People of the Greek world regarded it as a duty to hold out a hand of friendship to strangers when they came to visit their land. Many works of Greek literature, such as Homers poetry, have examples of people giving this kind of friendship and receiving it in return. Even though modern Greece is going through hard economic (经济的) times, the whole country especially Athens is still a friendly place. Today, Athens, the capital of modern Greece, still has a reputation for philoxenia. Visitors from abroad can find many cheap places to stay, such as the many “Filoxenia” hotels, and the many private homes that form a network of places where strangers can spend a night or two. One of the most moving examples of this idea is the friendship that this poor country has shown to refugees (难民) from war-torn (饱受战争侵袭的) Syria and other places. People who run away from war zones are not always treated kindly by their host countries, but Greece has made refugees more wele than most. This fits a popular Greek saying: “Friends show their love in times of trouble, not in happiness.” It is true that there is an implication（含意） of reciprocity in philoxenia. Guests are expected to behave well, and a person who has received friendship must offer friendship in return. Philoxenia also worked as a political concept (政治概念) in ancient times. City-states would make friendship pacts (契约) with each other. These were thought of as examples of philoxenia. Perhaps, given the importance of Greek political thinking in world history, the modern practice of alliances (结盟) between nations shows the long-lasting influence (影响) of philoxenia.21.What can we learn about Greece from Paragraphs 1 and 2?A. It is the friendliest country for strangers to visit.B. It has a tradition of being friendly toward strangers.C. Its people are open to new things.D. It is home to the greatest number of “Filoxenia” hotels.22. The underlined word “reciprocity” in Paragraph 4 most probably means _.A. hosts treating guests kindlyB. behaving well when you are in a foreign countryC. offering friendship in times of needD. treating others the way they have treated you23. In the authors opinion, the best example of philoxenia is the kindness Greece has displayed toward _.A. refugees B. tourists C. students D. athletesBWhats On?Electric Underground7.30pm1.00am Free at the Cyclops TheatreDo you know whos playing in your area? Were bringing you an exciting evening of live rock and pop music from the best local bands. Are you interested in being a musician and getting a recording contract(合同)？ If so, e early to the talk at 7.30pm by Jules Skye, a successful record producer. Hes going to talk about how you can find the right person to produce your music.Gee Whizz8.30pm10.30pm edy at Kaleidoscopee and see Gee Whizz perform. Hes the funniest stand-up edian on the edy scene. This joyful show will please everyone, from the youngest to the oldest. Gee Whizz really knows how to make you laugh! Our bar is open from 7.00pm for drinks and snacks（快餐）.Simons Workshop5.00pm7.30pm Wednesdays at Victoria StageThis is a good chance for anyone who wants to learn how to do edy. The workshop looks at every kind of edy, and practices many different ways of making people laugh. Simon is a edian and actor who has 10 years experience of teaching edy. His workshops are exciting and fun. An evening with Simon will give you the confidence to be funny.Charlotte Stone8.00pm11.00pm Pizza WorldFine food with beautiful jazz music; this is a great evening out. Charlotte Stone will perform songs from her new best-selling CD, with James Pickering on the piano. The menu is Italian, with excellent meat and fresh fish, pizzas and pasta(面食). Book early to get a table. Our bar is open all day, and serves cocktails, coffee, beer, and white wine.24.Who can help you if you want to have your music produced?A. Gee Whizz. B. Jules Skye.C. Charlotte Stone. D. James Pickering.25.At which place can people of different ages enjoy a good laugh?A. The Cyclops Theatre. B.Victoria Stage. C. Kaleidoscope. D. Pizza World.26.What do we know about Simons Workshop?A. It requires membership status. B. It lasts three hours each time.C. It is run by a edy club. D. It is held every Wednesday.27.When will Charlotte Stone perform her songs?A. 5.00pm7.30pm. B. 7.30pm1.00am.C. 8.30pm10.30pm. D. 8.00pm11.00pm.CYour house may have an effect on your figure. Experts say the way you design your homecould play a role in whether you pack on the pounds (体重增加)or keep them off. You can make your environment work for you instead of against you. Here are some ways to turn your home into part of your diet plan.Open the curtains and turn up the lights. Dark environments are more likely to encourage overeating, for people are often less self-conscious (难为情) when theyre in poorly lit places and so more likely to eat lots of food. If your home doesnt have enough window light, get more lamps and flood the place with brightness.Mind the colors. Research suggests warm colors fuel our appetites(食欲). In one study, people who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 percent less than those in a yellow or red room. Warm colors like yellow make food appear more appetizing, while cold colors make us feel less hungry. So when its time to repaint, go blue.Dont forget the clock or the radio. People who eat slowly tend to consume about 70 fewer calories (卡路里) per meal than those who rush through their meals. Begin keeping track of the time, and try to make dinner last at least 30 minutes. And while youre at it, actually sit down to eat. If you need some help slowing down, turn on relaxing music. It makes you less likely to rush through a meal.Downsize the dishes. Big serving bowls and plates can easily make us fat. We eat about 22 percent more when using a 12-inch plate instead of a 10-inch plate. When we choose a large spoon over a smaller one, total intake (摄入) jumps by 14 percent. And well pour about 30 percent more liquid into a short, wide glass than a tall, skinny glass.28.The text is especially helpful for those who care about _.A. their body shape B. their home forts C. house buying D. healthy diets29.A home environment in blue can help people _.A. digest food better B. regain their appetites C. burn more calories D. reduce food intake30.What are people advised to do at mealtimes?A. Use smaller spoons. B. Play fast music.C. Eat quickly. D. Turn down the lights.31.What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Is Your Home Environment Relaxing?B. Ways of Serving DinnerC. Effects of Self-ConsciousnessD. Is Your House Making You Fat?DGrandparents Answer a CallAs a third-generation native of Brownsville, Texas, Mildred Garza never planned to move away. Even when her daughter and son asked her to move to San Antonio to help with their children, she politely refused. Only after a year of friendly discussion did Ms. Garza finally say yes. That was four years ago. Today all three generations regard the move as a success, giving them a closer relationship than they would have had in separate cities.No statistics show the number of grandparents like Garza who are moving closer to adult children and grandchildren. Yet there is evidence suggesting that the trend is growing. Even President Obamas mother-in-law, Marian Robinson, has agreed to leave Chicago and move into the White House to help care for her granddaughters. According to a study by grandparents, 83 percent of the people said Mrs. Robinsons decision will influence grandparents in the American family. Two-thirds believe more families will follow the example of Obamas family.In the 1960s we were all a little wild and couldnt get away from home far enough or fast enough to prove we could do it on our own,says Christine Crosby, publisher of Grand, a magazine for grandparents.We now realize how important family is and how important it is to be near them, especially when youre raising children.Moving is not for everyone. Almost every grandparent wants to be with his or her grandchildren and is willing to make sacrifices(牺牲), but sometimes it is wiser to say no and visit frequently instead. Having your grandchildren far away is hard, especially knowing your adult child is struggling, but giving up the life you know may be harder.32.Why was Garzas move a success?A. It improved her living conditions.B. It strengthened her family ties.C. It enabled her to make more friends.D. It helped her know more new places.33.What was the reaction of the public to Mrs.Robinsons decision?A. 17% expressed their support for it.B. Few people responded sympathetically.C. The majority thought it was a trend.D. 83% believed it had a bad influence.34.What did Crosby say about people in the 1960s?A. They were unsure of themselves.B. They wanted to live away from their parents.C. They were eager to raise more children.D. They had little respect for their grandparents.35.What does the author suggest the grandparents do in the last paragraph?A. Get to know themselves better.B. Ask their children to pay more visits to them.C. Sacrifice for their struggling children.D. Make decisions in the best interests of their own.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。How to Bee a Morning Person?Here are some habits you can focus on that can help you bee a better morning person: 36 .For five minutes each morning, write three things you aregratefulfor today. Practicing gratitude about what we have going for us can restructure our brain to focus on positive things.Always have breakfastIf youre pressed for time, pick something. A breakfast gives you energy and its fuel for your brain. Try reflectingReflecting early in the day, even for 10 minutes, helps to “clean” your brain of any disordered thoughts. 37 . With an app called Headspace you can try a guided 10-minute reflection.Get movingTo really wake your entire body up, pick any type of physical activity. 38 . or it can be something shorter and even simpler: a morning yoga routine.LightLeave your bedroom curtains open. 39 , holding back melatonin (褪黑素) production and waking you up. Try to expose yourself to as much sunlight as possible.Enough sleepThis might seem obvious but most Americans dont get enough sleep these days. And if youre short on sleep, youll tend to sleep late. With time, that will push you into a later and later sleep cycle. 40 . Some people seem to be morning people, some night people.A. Keep a gratitude diaryB. Force yourself to get up in the morning C. Develop a positive attitudeD. Its not as difficult as it soundsE. It can be an exercise at the gymF. And finally remember that people differ G. This will allow natural sunlight to e in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、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。Around twenty years ago I was living in York. 41 I had a lot of experience and a Masters degree, I could not find 42 work.I was 43 a school bus to make ends meet and 44 with a friend of mine, for I had lost my flat. I had 45 five interviews (面试) with a pany and one day between bus runs they called to say I did not 46 the job. Why has my life bee so 47 ? I thought painfully.As I pulled the bus over(把车停下） to 48 a little girl, she handed me an earring (耳环) 49 I should keep it 50 somebody claimed (认领) it. The earring was painted black and said BE HAPPY.At first I got angry. Then it 51 me I had been giving all of my 52 to what was going wrong with my 53 rather than what was right! I decided then and there to make a 54 of fifty things I was happy with. Later, I decided to 55 more things to the list. That night there was a phone call for 56 from a lady who was a director at a large 57 . She asked me if I would 58 a one-day lecture on stress (压力) management to 200 medical workers. I said yes.My 59 there went very well, and before long I got a well-paid job. To this day I know that it was because I changed my way of 60 that I pletely changed my life.41.A. As B. If C. Though D. When42.A. satisfying B. extra C. convenient D. successful43.A. repairing B. driving C. taking D. designing44.A. working B. travelling C. living D. discussing45.A. prepared for B. held C.asked for D. attended46.A. get B. like C. lose D. find47.A. busy B. hard C. serious D.short48.A. wave at B.call on C. drop off D.look for49.A. ordering B. promising C. showing D. saying50.A. as if B. or else C. in case D. now that51.A. hit B.moved C. caught D. hurt 52.A. feelings B. strength C.attention D.interests53.A. opinions B. education C. life D.experiences54.A. book B. list C. check D. copy55.A. connect B. add C.keep D.turn56.A. her B. me C. a passenger D. my friend57.A. restaurant B. factory C. hotel D. hospital 58.A. listen to B. review C.talk about D. give59.A. plan B. day C. choice D. tour60.A. thinking B. speaking C.employment D. operation 第II卷第二节（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。The art of paper-cutting in China may date back to the second century, sincepaper 61 (invent) byCai Lunin theEastern Han Dynastyin China. As paper became more affordable, paper-cutting became one of the most important 62 (type) of Chinese folk art. Later, with different regions 63 (adopt) their own cultural styles, this art form spread to other parts of the world. 64 (usual), the artworks are made of red paper, as red is associated with 65 (happy) in Chinese culture, but other colors are also used.With 66 (it) long history,