嘉定区封浜高中2017学年第二学期高二英语期中考试试卷(2018.4)

嘉定区封浜高中2017学年第二学期高二英语期中考试试卷（2018.4）满分：100分 考试时间：90分钟第I卷（共75分） II. Grammar and VocabularySection A （8%）Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks,use one word that best fits each blank.Many kinds of music can stir the imagination and produce strong feeling. For some people, romantic composers such as Chopin and Tchaikovsky enhance feelings of love and sympathy. Religious and spiritual music (16)_help some people feel peace or lessen their pain. But one musician seems to have a unique ability of healing the human body. He is Wolfgang Arnadeus Mozart. Scientists have found Mozarts music to be remarkable in its ability (17)_ (calm) its listeners. It can also increase their perceptions, and help them express themselves more clearly. Many amazing cases have been documented using Mozart (18)_a healing aid. For example, a tiny premature baby (19)_ (name) Krissy, who weighed just l.5 pounds at birth, was on total life support. Doctors thought she had little chance of survival. Her mother insisted on playing Mozart for Krissy, and thought (20)_ saved her daughters life. Krissy lived, (21)_she was very small for her age and slower than the average child. At the age of four, she showed an interest in music and her parents gave her violin lessons.(22)_their astonishment, Krissy was able to play musical pieces from memory that were far beyond the ability of an average four-year-old. (23)_ (play) music helped her improve in all areas of her life.Section B （7%）Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A. fullB. cannedC. affectD. acceptanceE. senseF. struggleG. rejectionH. squeezedWhy do Americans (24) with watching their weight, while the French, who consume rich food, continue to stay thin? Now a research by Cornell University suggests how lifestyle and decisions about eating may (25) weight. Researchers conclude that the French tend to stop eating when they feel (26) . However, Americans tend to stop when their plate is empty or their favorite TV show is over.According to Dr. Joseph Mercola, a health expert, the French see eating as an important part of their lifestyle. They enjoy food and therefore spend a fairly long time at the table, while Americans see eating as something to be (27) between the other daily activities. Mercola believes Americans lose the ability to (28) when they are actually full. So they keep eating long after the French would have stopped. In addition, he points out that Americans drive to huge supermarkets to buy (29) and frozen foods for the week. The French, instead, tend to shop daily, walking to small shops and farmers markets where they have a choice of fresh fruits, vegetables, and eggs as well as high-quality meats for each meal.In spite of all these differences, evidence shows that recent lifestyle changes may be affecting French eating habits. Today the rate of obesity or extreme overweight among adults is only 6%. However, as American fast food gains (30) and the young reject older traditions, the obesity rate among French children has reached 17% and is growing.III. Reading ComprehensionSection A （15%）Yukako Kurose, a Tokyo department store employee, failed to get promotions after she started leaving work before 6:30 pm to pick up her baby from day care. Later, she was pushed to do paper work. (31) she quit.“Japanese work customs make it almost impossible for (32) to have both a family and a (33) ,” said Kurose, 45, who now works for a plastic company. In Japan, a womans promising career often comes to an end (34) she gives birth to a baby. Since the Equal Employment Opportunity Law was (35) in 1985 in Japan, women have become a common sight in (36) . But they have had much less success (37) positions of authority.Experts on women s issues say prejudice is only (38) 0f Japans problem. An even bigger barrier to the (39) 0f women is the nations demanding corporate culture.Many employees are expected to work (40) .Some studies show that many women drop out of management-track jobs (41) they reach their late 20s and early 30s. This is around the time they start having children.“If expected to work 15 hours a day, then most women will. (42) ，said Kuniko Inoguchi, a former minister in charge of gender（性别）equality issues. “Japan is losing half of its brainpower as it faces a labor (43) .”Another big problem is that Japans equal opportunity law is essentially toothless. The worst that the Labor Ministry can do is to (44) to publish the name of violators, and the ministry has never done that. Actually, the burden of such long hours pushes more than half of all career-minded women to (45) by their early 30s. Others simply choose to remain single.31. A. However B. Then C. NextD. Finally32. A. adults B. men C. women D. parents33. A. baby B. careerC. child D. hobby34. A. after B. since C. until D. unless35. A. offered B. printed C. delivered D. passed36. A. work places B. public places C. families D. schools37. A. finding B. reaching C. giving D. keeping38. A. cause B. reason C. part D. issue39. A. independence B. employment C. protection D. advancement40. A. from morning to midnight B. every other dayC. more often than not D. all year round41. A. until B. when C. since D. while42. A. give in B. give off C. give way D. give up43. A. increase B. shortage C. change D. ageing44.A. announce B. declare C. threaten D. require45. A. stay B. quit C. start D. complainSection B （8%）(A)Before any period of exercise, it is well worth spending two or three minutes warming up with a series of simple stretching exercises. This not only helps your joints to move easily but also prepares all your muscle groups for more energetic activity. It is rather like a cat stretching itself before it springs into action. Here are four movements to do in an easy and unhurried way, gently stretching each action without forcing it. Repeat each movement ten times, breathing normally throughout. Standing with your feet apart, push both arms out straight in front of you, fingertips touching. Raise them above your head, then down to the sides pushing each arm backwards at the same time. Standing with your feet apart, and hands on hips. Tip your head back and look straight up to the ceiling. Roll your head round slowly to face the right, then the floor, then the left, and finally up at the ceiling again. Repeat in the other direction. Standing with your feet apart and hands on your sides, lean first to the right and then to the left, sliding the hand down the side of the leg. Standing feet apart and arms out straight in front, with your eyes fixed on your right hands, as far as it will go. Return it to the front and repeat with the left arm.46Why should you do these exercises?ATo strengthen muscles.BTo stretch joints.CTo prepare for physical activity.DTo develop control of movement.47How should these exercises be carried out?AWith pauses, taking 10 breaths between each one.BContinuously for two or three minutes.CSteadily and slowly, breathing calmly.DAs energetically as possible.48The first set of pictures show you how to do exercise _.ABCD49Doing exercise mainly trains the joints of your _.Ahands BwaistCneckDhips(B)A Journey to AustraliaTHE BEST SHOPPING IN SYDNEYSydney is one of the worlds biggest cities and has something for everyone when it comes to shopping. You will find excellent Australian products alongside the best that the world has to offer. At the bottom of Sydney Tower, you can shop in 160 of Sydneys favorite stores including 16 jewelry stores and many gift and fashion shops. Its all at Westfield Centrepoint. Tel: 9231 9300.SOVEREIGN HILLThis prize-winning living museum is where Australias history comes alive! Visit daily or stay for the night and experience life of the Gold Rush days. A wonderful nightly sound and light show, “Blood on the Southern Cross” tells the story of the famous Eureka Uprising. Enjoy shopping along with real life character and entertainment. 4-star hotel and breakfast.Tel: 5331 1944ANCHORAGE RESTAURANTCome and enjoy our delicious Cantonese seafood right on the waters edge in the historic fishing port of Williamstown with views of the city centre across Port Phillip Bay. Open 7 days a week.Lunch: Sunday to Friday 11:00 am-2:00 pm Dinner: Monday to Saturday 5:00pm.-10: 30pm.Tel: 9397 6270 or 9397 7799COOKS COTTAGEBuilt by James and Grace Cook, parents of Captain James Cook, Cooks Cottage stands proud in the Fitzroy Gardens as a reminder of life in the eighteenth century, and as a celebration and commemoration of the life and travels of Captain James Cook. Open 9:00 am -5:00 pm daily, and until 5:30 pm during the summer.Information: 9419 4677.50. Where can you spend the night in a tour?A. Cooks Cottage. B. Westfield Centrepoint. C. Sydney Tower. D. Sovereign Hill.51. What is the time that Cooks Cottage is open on Saturday in the summer?A. 11:00 am-2:00 pm. B. 5:00 pm-10:30 pm. C. 9:00 am-5:30 pm. D. 9:00 am-5:00 pm.52. The Anchorage Restaurant is _.A. in Williamstown B. in the centre of the city C. in Anchorage D. in a Cantonese fishing port53.If you want to buy the best products in Australia, you may call _.A. 9397 6270 B. 9231 9300 C. 5331 1944 D. 9419 4677Section C （4%）Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. A. Do not arrive too early, or you will be influenced by other peoples anxiety can be contagious, and you may suffer from undue panic.B. Try not to be tempted to look at those around you, or at the clock.C. When you get home, read the examination paper through and look up all the words you didnt understand.D. Sleep, exercise and relaxation are all just as important.E. Map out a quick plan of points you wish to make and how much time you should spend on each question.F. Too much rest will slow down the workings of your brain.How to Do Well in ExamsDo not underestimate the power of revision in the days and hours before an examination. The closer you are to the exam, the more chance you have of storing and retaining crucial information. But do not overdo it. _54_ An effective daily routine can help you through an exam period, so in the days leading up to your first exam, get into the habit of being up and ready to work by game. It can be a shock to the system after months of working to your own timetable to be mentally alert at that time if you have not prepared for it.On the day of the exam, have a good breakfast, pack two of everything you need （pens, pencils, erasers, etc.）, then make your way to the examination hall in good time. _55_Once in your seat, simply pause for a few seconds and collect your thoughts. Close your eyes and take in a few slow, deep breaths to help you relax. When you turn over the test paper, spend a short period reading through all the instructions and questions, paying particular attention to key verbs such as discuss, compare and evaluate. _56_ It is wise always to allow for 10 minutes at the end of the exam to give yourself time to go back over your answers. Once you have selected the questions you wish to tackle, begin by attempting the one you think is your strongest. It will give you more confidence when you see a well-answered question down on paper. Also remember to write clearly, and do not be afraid to express the unexpected: after all, examiners can get very bored marking stereotypical answers._57_ If you do need something else to focus on to help collect your thoughts, choose a fixture in the room, such as the ceiling - or anything else that will not allow you to be distracted.Finally, once you have finished, never hang around outside afterwards to attend the discussion by other students. Go and have a well-earned rest- then prepare for your next examIV. Summary Writing （10%）Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible. You might think that whether you choose a blue shirt or a yellow one to wear to work or college makes no difference. However, an increasing number of experts argue that the colors we choose affect our mood, our career prospects and even out health.The power of color has been used for centuries and we should be making the most of it in our lives today. It is used increasingly by psychologists and therapists for influencing mood and state of mind, and for various types of medical treatments when we are ill. Some people even believe that the blind can benefit from the“vibrations （振动)”that color gives off.Companies use color to encourage us to buy their products. For example, purple is seen as creative and mixes well with red, to show that a company has ideas and the power to make them happen. Orange and blue are also recommended colors for companies to use, because orange is the color of communication and blue suggests safety and security. Companies have found that certain colors“speak”to specific age groups. They often use red to attract younger people, for example, as it is vibrant and more youthful than colors like gold and navy, which older customers seem to prefer.Wearing different colors can affect how you feel and how others react to you, so it is important to consider this when deciding what to wear in the morning. If you want people to take you seriously, then wearing navy blue or black is good. Blue would also be helpful for an interview or oral examination because it relaxes you and makes you feel calm. Red gets you noticed by everyone and makes you, the wearer, feel energetic; but be careful as it can raise your pulse rate and not everyone wants this effect. So think carefully before you leave the house or visit a friend with a gift. The colors you choose in both cases are a powerful tool. Are you making the right impression-on yourself and on others？V. Blank Filling （8%）Directions: Choose the proper expressions from the frame to make the following sentences complete. Each expression can only be used once.cheerupremindofassociate withset outbe equivalent tomistakeforthink ofasmake a difference59. The youngster admitted that he was so ridiculous that he _ friendship _ love for so many years.60. In the safety report of 2017, many experts_ social problems _ heavy drinking.61. I tried _ him _ but he just kept staring at his broken arm.62. A persons appearance _ in how others judge him.63. Rose was going to see the film, but Jack _ her _ seeing it before.64. Students should _ knowledge _ their foodthe more they learn, the more powerful they will be.65. The stubborn journalist _ his unique idea by writing thousands of letters to China Daily.66. He claimed that changing his job frequently _ firing him.第卷（共25分）VI. Translation （15%）67. 坦白说，我们的表现不如其他队伍好。(inf