河北省秦皇岛市木头凳中学2017-2018年高二上学期期末考试英语试卷+Word版含答案

1、木头凳中学20172018学年度第一学期高二年级期末考试英语试 题出卷人周黎黎老师 审核人何海峰老师 时限120分钟 总分150分一、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答案，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。每段对话尽读一遍。例：How much is the shirt?答案是C。1What will the woman do this afte

2、rnoon? A Do some exercise B Go shopping C Wash her clothes 2Why does the woman call the man? A To cancel a flight B To make an apology C To put off a meeting 3 How much more does David need for the car?A $ 5,000 B$20,000 C $25,0004 What is Jane doing?A. Planning a tour BCalling her father CAsking fo

3、r leave5 How does the man feel?A Tired B Dizzy C Thirsty 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。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What does Jack want to do?A. Watch TV. B. Play outside. C. Go to the zoo.7. Where does the c

4、onversation probably take place?A. At home. B. In a cinema. C. In a supermarket.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. What does Richard do?A. Hes a newsman. B. Hes a manager. C. Hes a researcher.9. Where is Richard going next week?A. Birmingham. B. Mexico City. C. Shanghai.10. What will the speakers do tomorrow?A. Eat

5、 out together. B. Visit a university. C. See Professor Hayes.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. What is the probable relationship between the spearkers?A. School friends.B. Teacher and student.C. Librarian and library user.12. Why does Jim suggest Mary buy the book?A. Its sold at a discount price.B. Its important

6、 for her study.C. Its written by Professor Lee.13. What will Jim do for Mary?A. Share his book with her.B. Lend her some money.C. Ask Henry for help.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14.Where does Stella live?A. In Memphis B. In Boston C. In St Louis 15.What would peter and his family like to do on beale street?A.Vi

7、sit a museum B. Listen ti music C. Have dinner 16.What kind of hotel does peter prefer?A. A big one B. A quite one C.A modern one 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.How many lab sessions will the students have every week?A. One B. Two C. Three18.What are the students allowed to wear in the lab ?A.Long scarves B.L

8、oose clothes C.Tennis shoes19.Why should the students avoid mixing liquid with paper?A. It may cause a fire B.It may create waste C. It may produce pollution20.What does the speaker mainly talk about?A.Grades the student will receive B.Rules the students should follow C. Experiments the students wil

9、l do. 二、阅读。（每题2分，共40分。）AHealth, Wellness and the Polities of Food9：00 am.9：45 am. Blue TentPanelists (答问小组成员): Jami Bernard, David Kamp, Marion Nestle and Peter Singer.Hosted by Denise Grady, science writer for The New York Times.How does what we eat not only affect our bodies, but also the world? T

10、he food and nutrition experts debate the role that the diet plays in both personal and global health, and present a look at food politics.Sports Writing：For the Love of the Game9：50 am.10：35 am. Blue TentPanelists：Christine Brennan, Ira Rosen, Joe Wallace and Joe Drape.Hosted by William C. Rhoden, s

11、ports writer for The New York Times.Whether catching that key moment of victory or defeat, or covering news, sports writers are anything but audience. Listen as some professionals discuss the special experience in reporting of sports news.The Art of the Review11：15 am.12：00 am. Green TentPanelists：J

12、ohn Freeman, Barry Gewen, David Orr, Celia McGee and Jennifer Schuessler.Hosted by Sam Tanenhaus, editor for the Book Review of the New York Times. How much of an effect does the book review have on book sales? Join this group of critics as they discuss the reality of book reviews and bestseller lis

13、ts, and how they choose books for their reviews.New York Writers, New York Stories3：00 pm.3：45 pm. Green TentPanelists：Cindy Adams, Richard Cohen, Ric Klass and Lauren Redniss.Hosted by Clyde Haberman, columnist (专栏作家)for the City Section of The New York Times.Join this inspiring group of New Yorkce

14、ntric writers as they talk about why New York is a gold mine of ideas for their work.21If you are free in the afternoon, you can attend _.ANew York Writers, New York StoriesBThe Art of the ReviewCHealth, Wellness and the Politics of FoodDSports Writing：For the Love of the Game22Sam Tanenhaus is in c

15、harge of _.AThe Art of the ReviewBHealth, Wellness and the Politics of FoodCNew York Writers, New York StoriesDSports Writing：For the Love of the Game23All the four activities above _.Aare about writingBwill attract many readersCcan be attended freelyDwill last 45 minutes each24We can learn from the

16、 text that _.Asports writers are a type of audienceBbook reviews may affect book salesCDenise Grady will discuss politicsDThe New York Times is popularBEd Viesturs grew up in Rockford, Illinois, where the tallest thing on the horizon was the water tower. But on Thursday, Viesturs became the only Ame

17、rican to climb to the top of the worlds 14 highest mountains.His last hike was up Mount Annapurna, in Asias snowcapped Himalayas. At 26545 feet, its peak is the 10th highest in the world. It is the mountain that inspired him to start climbing.“It tends to be the trickiest, the most dangerous，”said V

18、iesturs.“Theres no simple way to climb it. There are threatening avalanches (雪崩)and ice falls that protect the mountain.”In high school, Viesturs read French climber Maurice Herzogs tale of climbing the icy Annapurna. Herzogs story was of frostbite (冻伤)and difficulty and neardeath experiences. Viest

19、urs was hooked right away.Viesturs got his start on Washingtons Mount Rainier in 1977, guiding hikes in the summer. Fifteen years ago, he set out to walk up to the worlds highest peaks. Finally, hes done.The pioneering climber talks about mountains as if they were living creatures that should be tre

20、ated with respect.“You have to use all of your senses, all of your abilities to see if the mountain will let you climb it，”said Viesturs. “If we have the patience and the respect, and if were here at the right time, under the right circumstances, they allow us to go up, and allow us to come down.”Wh

21、ats next for a man who cant stop climbing？“Im going to hug my wife and kids and kind of kick back and enjoy the summer，”says Viesturs. But for a man whos climbed the worlds 14 tallest mountains, he will probably soon set off on yet another adventure.25.What record has Ed Viesturs set?AHe has succeed

22、ed in climbing to the worlds 14th highest mountain.BHe has been to the top of the worlds 14 highest mountains.CHe has become the first to climb to the height of 26,545 feet.D.He has become the first man to climb to the top of 14 highest mountains in the world.26.The underlined word“hooked”in Paragra

23、ph 4 can be replaced by“_”Afrightened Bdiscouraged Cinterested Dupset27.The author used Viesturss words in Paragraph 6 to support a view that _.Amountain climbing is a dangerous sportBmountains should be regarded as living creaturesCmountain climbing needs more skills than physical energyDthose who

24、like mountain climbing wont stop climbing28Whats the next probable plan of Viesturs?AStopping climbing and staying with his family.BClimbing to the top of the worlds 14 tallest mountains again.CClimbing another one of the highest mountains.DWriting down the experiences about his adventure.CFlorence

25、Nightingale was born on May 12th, 1820 in Florence, Italy. She was born to a wealthy and well-educated English family. When she was young she became interested in caring for the sick and wanted to work in nursing, but her parents would not allow her to be a nurse. They expected her to get married an

26、d live a traditional womans life. However, Nightingale had made up her mind, so her parents had to give in. She traveled throughout Europe during her early years and learned many languages including Greek, Latin, French and Italian. She also visited many of the hospitals in these cities and took man

27、y notes of the sanitary (卫生的) conditions in these hospitals. In 1849, she traveled to Europe to study the European hospital system. In 1854, she worked as a manager at the Hospital for In-valid Gentlewomen in London. The following year, the Crimean War (克里米亚战争) broke out. Florence led 38 nurses and

28、traveled to Scutari to help the wounded soldiers. When they arrived there they found the hospital conditions were very poor. Many of the wounded did not have beds and were lying on the ground. Florence and her nurses managed to improve the conditions. Florence also cared about the social welfare of

29、the soldiers and would visit them during the night after every-one else had gone to sleep. She was referred to as The Lady with the Lamp. In 1860 she founded the Nightingale School for nurses at St ThomasHospital in London. Once the nurses were trained, they were sent to hospitals all over Britain w

30、here they introduced what they had learnt. Nightingales concerns for sanitation, military (军队的)health and hospital planning practices are still in existence today. She died on the 13th August 1910.29. At least how many languages did Nightingale know?A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 530. What was the purpose of Nig

31、htingales trip to Europe in 1849?A. To learn many languages.B. To study the hospital system there.C. To examine the hospitals there. D. To manage the hospitals there.31. What can we infer from the passage?A. Nightingale was the only woman who founded the school for nurses in history.B. It was the wa

32、r that helped Nightingale achieve her goals.C. Nightingales ideas affected Britain greatly.D. Nightingale was 80 when she died.DSteve Jobs, the designer of Apple Computer, was not quite successful in his early years. He was not among the best students at school and from time to time he got into trou

33、ble with either his schoolmates or his teachers. But he was full of new ideas, which few people saw the value of. Things remained the same when he went up to college and he dropped out halfway.Steve Jobs worked first as a video game designer at Atari. He worked there for only a few months and then h

34、e set out to tour India. He hoped that the trip would give him more ideas and give him a change in life for the better.After he returned from India, he began to live on a farm in California. And then, in 1975, Steve Jobs set about making a new type of computer. Along with his friend Stephen Wozniak,

35、 he designed the Apple Computer in his bedroom and actually built it in his garage. He chose the name “Apple” because it reminded him of a happy summer he once spent on an orchard(果园) in Oregon.His Apple Computer turned out to be such a great success that Steve Jobs soon became worldwide famous. But

36、 unluckily, he died of a serious illness in 2011.32. Steve Jobs _ when he was at school. A. was one of the best studentsB. didnt do very well in his lessons C. didnt learn anything useful D. got on very well with all his teachers33. Steve Jobs started to live on a farm in California _. A. before he

37、went to the collegeB. after he built the Apple ComputerC. after he came back from IndiaD. before he became a video game designer34. Steve Jobs named his computer “Apple” because _. A. his favorite fruit was apples B. he designed the computer in summer on the orchardC. Stephen Wozniak liked apples D.

38、 it made him think of his happy time on the orchard35. Which of the following is probably the most important thing for Steve Jobs success? A. His new ideas. B. His trip to India. C. His life on the farm. D. His serious illness.E跟据短文内容，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。Many people think of guys as be

39、ing carefree when it comes to their appearance. But in fact, a lot of guys spend plenty of time in front of the mirror. They care just as much as girls do about their body image.Body image is a persons opinions and feelings about his or her own body and physical appearance. _36_ You appreciate your

40、body for its capabilities and accept its imperfections._37_ Here are some ideas.Recognize your strengths. Different body types are good for different things. What does your body do well? Maybe your speed, strength, or coordination makes you better than others at a certain sport. That may be basketba

41、ll, table tennis, mountain biking, dancing, or even running. Or perhaps you have nonsports skills, like drawing, painting, singing, playing a musical instrument, writing, or acting._38_Exercise regularly. Exercise can help you look well and feel good about yourself. Good physiques (体形) dont just hap

42、pen. _39_ A healthy habit can be as simple as exercising 20 minutes to 1 hour three days a week. Working out can also lift your spirits.Respect your body! Practicing good habitsregular showering; taking care of your teeth, hair, and skin; wearing clean clothes, and so oncan help you build a positive

43、 body image._40_ Your body is just one part of who you are. Your talent for comedy, a quick wit (智慧), and all the other things make you unique. So try not to let small imperfections take over.AUse this as an opportunity to discover what youre good at.BBe yourself.CHaving a positive body image means

44、feeling satisfied with the way you look.DJust explore talents that you feel good about.EThey take hard work, regular workouts, and a healthy diet.FThe good news is that selfimage and body image can be changed.GSo, what can you do to develop a positive body image?三、完形填空(30分)One day, Raul was miles aw

45、ay from the small ranch(牧场) house in a large valley. 41 seemed to be all right, yet he felt strange and somewhat uneasy. The wind had picked up, and angry, dark clouds 42 across the sky. He could smell the rain coming. And it did. 43 the lightning flashed through the clouds, nearly 44 Raul. The thun

46、der (雷声)was so loud that he buried his 45 in his hands and rubbed his eyes. Then he heard it. Hoof beats(蹄声). He 46 . There before him stood a tall, white 47 . An old man stared down at him from its back.“Wh- wh- who are y-y-you?” asked Raul. “My name is Gray Cloud,” the old man answered 48 . “Come

47、with me.”Raul followed on his horse. A 49 feeling came over him. All 50 them the rain was pouring down, 51 not a drop fell on them. They seemed to be 52 back toward Rauls home. Raul lost track of time. Then all at once he found 53 at the ranch gate. The old man turned his horse, 54 his hand, and smi

48、led. Lightning flashed again. The old man and his horse were 55. Rauls father ran out across the yardto 56 him. “We have been 57 sick about you. Are you okay? Hurry. Lets get in out of the 58 .”“Wait,” said Raul. “Have you ever heard of an old man called Gray Cloud?”“Cant say I wait. I 59 my great-g

49、randfather used to tell stories about a man called Gray Cloud. He died a long time ago. They say he was 60 by lightning during a terrible thunderstorm. Why do you ask?”41. A. Something B. EverythingC. Anything D. Nothing42. A. dropped B. fell C. rolled D. covered43. A. Suddenly B. Strongly C. Quickl

50、y D. Hardly44. A. beating B. blinding C. burning D. touching45 A. nose B. hair C. neck D. head46. A. looked up B. woke up C. lay down D. sat down47. A. tiger B. horse C. lion D. elephant48. A. lazily B. angrily C. coldly D. slowly49. A. natural B. common C. strange D. bad50. A. around B. beside C. t

51、hrough D. above51. A. yet B. for C. soD. or52. A. walking B. leading C. heading D. returning53. A. them B. themselves C. him D. himself54. A. shook B. waved C. held D. took55. A. gone B. left C. followed D. lost56. A. see B. meet C. beat D. ask57. A. waited B. thought C. worried D. excited58. A. yar

52、d B. wind C. grass D. rain59. A. believe B. consider C. doubt D. forget60. A. defeated B. caught C. damaged D. struck四用单词短语的适当形式填空 (每空1分，共15分)61. I keep my reference books near my desk for _ (方便)62.She _ (安排)all her business affairs before going on holiday.63.Its clear that her painting has been _(影

53、响)by Picasso.64.You will be informed when the book becomes _(有货，可用到的I)65.Id like to _ (定居) in America. 66. Its necessary for young people to learn to _ (处理) stress.67. After two days, she become _（熟练的）at holding her breath under water.68. Our men were heavily _(击败) in the battle.69. The police have

54、taken the two _ (嫌疑犯) to the police station.70. The water for the village came from the river _ (污染) by the dirty water from London.71. Dont (暴露) your skin to direct sunlight.72. Only by _(科学的)training can Liu Xiang make such rapid progress in 110meter hurdles.73. She often _(结束)her class with a fun

55、ny story.74. The teacher _ (宣布)that we would have a few days off.75. The old man was totally _ ( 吸引) in the book.五短文改错(10分)Though great progress have been made in science these years, there are still many people live in poor conditions. They make their lives by collecting or selling used things. Their children cannot go to school because they had not enough money to send their children there. How do you think so many people still suffer from poverty now? The answer lies on the populatio