2016-2017高二下期中英语试题

山东省实验中学20162017学年第二学期期中 高二英语试题 20174（选修七模块结业）第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分40分）第一节 语法和词汇知识运用（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）21. I owed Wooden a , for he lent me a hand when I was in trouble. A. sympathy B. favor C. target D. donation 22. Among his most famous works, one Mo Yan won an award was Red Sorghum. A. to which B. against which C. for which D. at which 23. Jackson had a(n) escape when his car crashed into the back of a bus. A. vivid B. voluntary C. adequate D. narrow 24. It was such a(n) to have shown the German students around the school. A. privilege B. talent C. desire D. absence 25. such extraordinary beauty, I think every cell in my body woke up. A. To see B. Seen C. Seeing D. Being seen 26. The ability to on the past has a great influence on our progress.A. reflect B. congratulate C. declare D. obey 27. Its for a six-year-old boy to be an autonomous learner. A. out of breath B. out of the question C. out of question D. in many ways 28. Experts recommend that adults should never their children. A. fit in B. test out C. yell at D. ring up 29. Xie Lei is very nervous about studying abroad as she doesnt know what . A. to expect B. expected C. expecting D. to be expected 30. Yesterday I was walking along the shore a killer whale threw itself out of the sea. A. while B. when C. because D. although 第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）Matthew differs from common people. He has a muscle disease which 31 him. Actually, many places are quite 32 to him. In addition, sometimes he drops things or bumps into furniture. 33 , the doctors are confused about how to make him better. Being outgoing, he has learned to 34 to his disability. His 35 is: the happiest people dont 36 have the best of everything, but they make the best of everything they have. He was the same as everyone else until he was ten years old. Then suddenly he started to get increasingly weak. He went to hospital for medical tests 37 they cut out a piece of muscle from his leg and tested it under a microscope. But no one could give his disease a name. He didnt know what the future 38 . Luckily, his fellow students have accepted him. And he simply 39 those who cannot see the real person inside him. His 40 is to work for a firm that develops computer software when he grows up. He lives a busy life with no time to 41 feeling sorry for himself. Looking after his pets, two rabbits, a parrot, a 42 full of fish and a tortoise, takes a lot of time but he finds it 43 . His disability has 44 him to grow more independent. He works hard to live a normal life but it has been worth 45 . The 46 of Matthew lets us know being a person with special 47 doesnt mean life is not 48 . A positive attitude 49 . After all, life isnt about how to 50 the storm, but how to dance in the rain. 31. A. weakens B. attracts C. promotes D. realizes 32. A. convenientB. inaccessible C. useful D. relevant 33. A. Otherwise B. Therefore C. Besides D. However 34. A. apply B. adjust C. lead D. take 35. A. energy B. course C. motto D. advantage 36. A. necessarily B. directly C. merely D. slightly 37. A. when B. that C. why D. where 38. A. came B. predicted C. held D. inspired 39. A. ignores B. comforts C. arguesD. extends 40. A. caution B. ambition C. effort D. contact 41. A. come around B. look around C. sit around D. stick around 42. A. bottle B. cup C. room D. tank 43. A. shocking B. meaningfulC. regretful D. sensitive 44. A. made B. managed C. enabled D. persuaded 45. A. itB. them C. us D. him 46. A. lesson B. business C. aspect D. case 47. A. abilities B. needs C. confidence D. courage 48. A. disappointing B. annoying C. satisfying D. boring 49. A. matters B. occupies C. participates D. requires 50. A. set aside B. dry up C. live through D. set off 第三部分：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）AAdrians Amazing Race started early when his parents realized that he, as a baby, couldnt hear a thing, not even loud noises. In a special school for the hearing-impaired, he learned sign language and got to mix with other disabled children. However, the sight of all the disabled children communicating with one another upset his mother. She wanted him to lead a normal life. So after speaking to an advisor, she sent him to private classes where he learned to read lips and pronounce words. Later on, Adrians parents decided to send him to a regular school. But the headmaster tried to prevent them from doing so, saying regular schools couldnt handle students with special needs. His parents were determined to take the risk and push him hard to go through his work everyday because they wanted to prove that, given the opportunity, he could do anything. Adrian made the grade and got accepted. It was a big challenge. The pace was faster so he had to sit at the front of the class and really pay attention to the teacher, which wasnt always easy. But he stuck to it and did a lot of extra work after school. The efforts made by Adrian and his parents eventually paid off. Adrian graduated with good grades and got into a top high school. He also accomplished a lot in life outside school. He developed a love for the outdoors and went to Nepal to climb mountains. He even entered the World Yacht Race, being the first hearing-impaired Asian to do so. But none of these achievements would have been possible but for one of the most important lessons from his mother. “If you believe in yourself and work hard, you can achieve great results,” she often said. 51. How did Adrian communicate with other children in the special school? A. By speaking. B. By using sign language. C. By reading lips. D. By making loud noises. 52. Adrians parents decided to send him to a regular school because . A. they wanted him to live a normal life B. they wanted to prove the headmaster wrong C. he wouldnt mix with other disabled children D. he wasnt attended in the special school 53. How did Adrian finally succeed in his study? A. He did a lot of outdoor activities. B. He was taught professionally by his parents. C. He attended private classes after school. D. He worked every hard both in and after class. 54. Why is Adrians life described as an Amazing Race? A. He did very well in his study. B. He succeeded in entering a regular school. C. He reached his goals in spite of his disability. D. He took part in the World Yacht Race. BStudents in the UK leave high school at the age of 18 and go on study for three years in a university, but in recent years many students have chosen to take a one-year break between finishing school and starting university. This period is called a gap year and is a time when British students can broaden their horizons by visiting foreign countries. Tens of thousands of gap-year travelers leave Britain every year, with Australia as the most popular destination. While some volunteer for charity work in developing countries, others will enjoy eco-tourism or simply backpack through different countries. Many other gap-year travelers try their hand at teaching English to the locals in the countries they visit. An important part of any gap year is learning about other peoples cultures and societies. It can be very important to learn about local customs in order to avoid a culture clash, such as when Westerners wear clothes that are seen as unacceptable in more conservative countries. Developments in communication technology mean that it is easier than ever to keep track of friends and family at home. Many gap-year students keep a travel blog or upload their snaps to photo-sharing websites so that others can see their adventures.Research shows students who take a gap-year tend to outperform those who dont. Students at Middlebury College and the University of North Carolina, year before going to college on average had a GPA (grade-point average) 0.1-0.4 higher than the ones that went directly to colleges without a year break. Students can use the year to refresh skills, gain experience, and learn of career opportunities that may finally direct their academic path, says Rita, vice president of Peirce College. 55. Whats the purpose of the writer? A. To show a new way of relaxation before going to college. B. To introduce to us a new phenomenon of British students. C. To convince more students to join in the gap year. D. To introduce to us a fresh school activity in the UK. 56. According to the passage, what do the gap-year students do abroad? A. They may volunteer for charity work in developed countries. B. They may exhibit their awareness of eco-tourism abroad. C. They may do a research about the major universities overseas. D. They may work as English teachers for the local students. 57. Whats the writers attitude towards the gap-year activity? A. Objective. B. Supportive. C. Opposed. D. Uncaring. 58. According to Rita, we can learn that . A. the students have a happy time during the gap year B. the students can spend the gap year either at home or abroad C. the gap year is of great benefit to the would-be college students D. the gap year can offer the students opportunities for jobs CThe time I turned on the TV, I was greeted by a piece of news that most of us would call ridiculousa young woman named Lilly got engaged to a robot. Perhaps this is what Isaac Asimov, who put forward The Three Laws of Robotics, could never have imagined. The robot, inMoovator, which seemed more a human than a machine, was built by Lilly herself, 3D printing dozens of parts in a lab nearby. She plans to eventually add artificial intelligence. She has a real affection for the robot. Each night, Lilly sleeps with inMoovator by her side. She is amazed by his fingernails and the softness and warmth of his skin. She places him on the couch while she is away. It wasnt her parents divorce or trauma (创伤) that impacted who she loved. Perhaps its more about control. Lilly prefers mechanical faultsan error in codeto human ones. “He wont be an alcoholic or violent or a liar, all of which can be human weaknesses,” she explains. Those qualitiesgood and badare part of what makes us human. But Lilly doesnt believe that humanity is a necessary factor for happiness. While Lillys story may seem like an outlier right now, Dr. Ronald Arkin says the concept isnt as far off as some would think. “Designers can tap into an understanding of human psychology and exploit that to assist you in falling in love with an artifact or a robot,” said Arkin, a leading professor in robotics at Georgia Tech. “Thats done already to some extent by designers of automobiles.” 59. According to the first paragraph, we can learn .A. most people are in favor of the engagement B. inMoovator was produced by Isaac Asimov C. the robot has the ability to think for itself D. the robot-making process needed computers 60. Why does Lilly have a real affection for the robot?A. Because her parents separation affected her. B. Because she was hurt by people in her childhood. C. Because she finds robots are more controllable. D. Because the robot never makes a mistake. 61. What is the probable meaning of the word “exploit” in the last paragraph?A. Urge. B. Click. C. Envy. D. Employ. 62. What does the passage mainly talk about?A. Robotic love. B. Artificial intelligence. C. 3D printing. D. Human Weaknesses. DCNNScientists have made what they believe to be the first sighting of an adult white orca, or killer whale. The adult male, which they have nicknamed Iceberg, was spotted off the coast of Kamchatka in eastern Russia. It appears to be healthy and leading a normal life in its pod. White whales of various species are occasionally seen, but the only known white orcas have been young, including one with a rare genetic condition that died in a Canadian aquarium in 1972. The sightings were made during a research cruise off Kamchatka by a group of Russian scientists and students, co-led by Erich Hoyt, the long-time orca scientist, who is now a senior research fellow with the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society. “Iceberg seems to be fully socialized. We know that these fish-eating orcas stay with their mothers for life, and as far as we can see hes right behind his mother with presumably his brothers next to him,” said Dr. Hoyt. It is possible that an attempt may be made to take a biopsy (活检) from Iceberg, but with researchers unwilling to do so unless there is a conservation reason, they are hoping instead for closer observations including a detection of eye color. In recent years a white humpback whale nicknamed Migaloo has drawn intense interest in Australia, but the most famous white whale is the fictional sperm whale that drove Captain Ahab to his eventually fatal (致命的) anger in Moby Dick. 63. What can be inferred from the first two paragraphs? A. Iceberg is seen as the first spotted killer whale. B. White orcas prefer to live in the sea of eastern Russia. C. Erich Hoyt is an experienced researcher of killer whales. D. Killer whales will leave their mothers after they mature. 64. Why is Iceberg likely to be taken a biopsy? A. To make sure it can be better protected. B. To find out a rare genetic disease. C. To detect its eye color more exactly. D. To confirm it belongs to the family of orcas. 65. What do we know about Moby Dick? A. It was written by an Australian captain. B. It shows peoples deep interest in whales. C. It describes an imaginary white whale. D. It lets us know anger destroys a man. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）If something that you are doing doesnt challenge you, then it doesnt change you. It means if you dont change yourself, then you cant be responsible for changing your situation in life. 66 So challenge the following limits:Figure out what you are scared of and do it consistently. If youre in sales, and you are scared of talking to people personally or over the phone, now, spend at least five minutes a day to pick up the phone and make a call to a prospect. Yes, its scary. 67 But dont stop on the first try! Youll get the hang of it eventually. After a while, you can look at fear in the eyes and say, “Go on, Im not scared!” 68 Make sure this hobby is not linked to your career. You have to relax and de-stress while performing this. Some examples might be cooking, sewing, painting and so on. Aside from helping you challenge yourself now, taking a class for your hobby can also give you extra income if you learn how to monetize it. Devote at least nine minutes a day for physical exercise.You dont need to go to the gym. 69 Exercise can not only help you maintain your regular weight but make you feel better about yourself. Travel and allow yourself to be interested in new people. Dont just limit yourself to your fellow travelers. Try to connect with the service staff. You never know what kind of people they are going to be. Get out of your house or go online right now to book your class. 70 We all need a little push once in a while. A. You should do it continuously.B. And someone may hang up on you.C. Running in the gym may be a better choice. D. Take a class for a hobby youve been wanting to pursue.E. Start now and learn to challenge yourself from time to time.F. A simple 9-minute run around your neighborhood can do wonders for yourself.G. You can never see any improvement in your life if you stick to your comfort zone. 第卷 （非选择题，共40分）注意：用0.5毫米黑色签字笔将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。第四部分：单词拼写及语法填空 （共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）71. Taking exercise on a regular basis is (有好处的) to our health. 72. Within a moment or two, its body was (拖) into the depths of the water. 73. Making a robot so much like a man is (注定) to cause trouble. 74. Willie (抛弃) his dream of buying a larger house for lack of money. 75. I finally became (意识到) of the importance of self-dignity. 76. The governor acknowledged (代替) an old car for the new one. 77. Badly (wound), the soldier who had fought bravely soon died. 78. Senior three students are busy making (prepare) for the coming Gaokao. 79. He got on the bus in time (see) a man diving his hand into a womans pocket. 80. All teachers arrived at the top of Mount Tai was full of holiday-makers. 第五部分：写作(共两节，满分30分)第一节：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）Yesterday, I visited a village where is the home of one of my students, George. It was the first time that I ever visited a remote village. I walked for two and a half hour to get there. When I arrived at the village, Georges mother, who h