四川省遂宁市蓬溪中学高二英语下学期期末试题含解析

1、四川省遂宁市蓬溪中学高二英语下学期期末试题含解析一、 选择题1. You have worked so hard-youre_ to pass the exam.A. bound B. addicted C. accustomed D. devoted参考答案：A2. After studying in a medical college for five years, Jane _ her job as a doctor in the countryside. A. took over B. set out C. set up D. took up参考答案：D3. Our holiday c

2、ost a lot of money.Did it？Well，that doesnt matter_you enjoyed yourselves.Aas long as BunlessCas soon as Dthough参考答案：A句意为：我们的假期花了很多钱。是吗？只要你们玩得开心，那也就没有关系了。as long as只要；unless除非；as soon as一就；though尽管。根据句意可知此处as long as引导条件状语从句，符合句意。4. There are 158 footsteps between the bus stop and home, but it can _

3、to 180 if you arent in a hurry, like maybe if youre wearing platform shoes.A. signalB. adjustC. stretchD. attend参考答案：C【详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：从公交车站和家之间有158步，但是如果你不着急的话，就像你穿着松糕鞋，步数可以延长到180步。A. signal发信号； B. adjust调整；C. stretch延长、延伸； D. attend参加。分析句子可知，穿着松糕鞋，走路步幅变小，因此步数从158延长到180，故选C。5. One _ fact is _ Crysta

4、l always keeps a toothbrush in his pocket for good luck when he is the host of the Academy Awards. A. little-knowing ; 不填 B. well-known ; which C. little-known ; what D. little-known ; that参考答案：D略6. The school children are walking along the country road, _ a small red cap.A. each of whom wearing B.

5、wearing C. each wears D. each wearing参考答案：D【详解】考查独立主格结构。句意：学校的孩子们都沿着乡间小路散步，每个人都戴着一顶小红帽。分析句子结构可知此处使用独立主格结构，each与wear之间是逻辑上的主谓关系，所以用现在分词表示主动，故D项正确。【点睛】本题需要注意非限定性定语从句和独立主格的区别，有的同学可能会误选A，A项错在把独立主格和非限定性定语从句混淆了，如果用非限定性定语从句，应该把each of whom wearing中的wearing改为wears。7. They racked their brains trying to a new

6、 idea to attract more guests.A. put up with B. keep up withC. come up withD. catch up with参考答案：C8. Jenny looks hot and dry.So you if you had a high fever.A. will B. did C. were D. would参考答案：D9. After studying in a medical college for five years, Jane _ her job as a doctor in the countryside.A. set o

7、ut B. took over C. took up D. set up参考答案：C10. I want to have a short talk with you. Could you please spare a few minutes _?A. if possible B. if necessary C. if important D. if worthwhile参考答案：A略11. The “magical apple”, which we wish not to be the last one_ us, has inspired the imagination and passion

8、 of millions of people.A. fascinateB. fascinatingC. fascinatedD. to fascinate参考答案：D12. More highways have been built in China, _it much easier for people to travel from one place to another.A. making B. made C. to make D. having made 参考答案：A略13. Climbing mountains was _ , so we all felt _ . A. tiring

9、; tired B. tired; tiring C. tiring; tiring D. tired; tired参考答案：A14. This area experienced _ heaviest rainfall in _ month of May.A. a; a B. a; the C. the; the D. the; a参考答案：C略15. When I got back home I saw a message pinned to the door _ “ Sorry _ you and I will call later. “ A. reading, to missB. tha

10、t was read, missing C. to read, to missD. read, missing参考答案：A二、 完型填空16. 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从各题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 Once , there were several researchers in the forest ,trying to study the rarest creature in the world . No one had 36 it , and its existence （存在）was only known by some remains, and by its call .

11、The call was 37 and different from other animals .Everyone wanted to be the 38 to photograph and study it . The animal was 39 at night ,so during the day the researchers would study or discuss other matters to 40 their time . The most 41 of them was Sir Walter Tick-Fondler . Every day , he would spe

12、nd an hour sitting at his desk , putting all his things in their 42 place . This gentleman was such a perfect example of the famous English obsession （痴迷）with order .The researchers spent many nights in that area 43 the creature appeared , and before it did so some of them even 44 its existence . It

13、 appeared 45 , while everything was quiet .Only a few meters away , the researchers heard its call . 46 , it lasted only a short period of time . All the noise of the researchers 47 their cameras and notebooks scared the creature , and it 48 away before it could be seen clearly or studied in any det

14、ail .The next morning they all compared their 49 . Some had managed to 50 its call ,others had noted down how it moved , and the most 51 of all had even managed to photograph parts of its body . They all 52 each other on what they had got , but when they saw what Sir Walter had they were 53 .He had

15、taken several 54 photos of the creature ! They could see the whole creature clearly !They now 55 that his obsession with order had been the best way to prepare himself for working in the dark .36. A. trained B. seen C. expected D. disturbed37. A. fine B. normal C. special D. popular 38. A. one B. be

16、st C. next D. first 39. A. active B. quiet C. gentle D. crazy 40. A. pass B. fix C. watch D. waste41. A. unsuccessful B. familiar C. unusual D. famous42. A. new B. proper C. secret D. favorite43. A. since B. until C. unless D. before 44. A. proved B. forgot C. guessed D. doubted 45. A. calmly B. sud

17、denly C. naturally D. immediately46. A. However B. Therefore C. Besides D. Instead 47. A. using B. dropping C. looking for D. putting down48. A. turned B. died C. stayed D.ran49. A. cameras B. findings C. stories D. speed 50. A. hear B. answer C .record D. appreciate 51. A. strong-mined B. fortunate

18、 C. intelligent D. hard-working52. A. congratulated B. fed C. advised D. asked 53. A. afraid B. worried C. shocked D. bored54. A. quick B. lovely C. similar D. complete55. A. understood B. suggested C. explained D. imagined参考答案：36-40 BCDAA 41-45 CBDDB 46-50 ACDBC 51-55 BACDA三、 阅读理解17. Not every pare

19、nt looks at education in the same light. Some prefer the public school approach, while other parents would rather take their childs learning experience into their own hands at home.Reports state there has been a 75 percent increase in homeschooling in the US since 1999. Over two million American chi

20、ldren are homeschooled now. Parents can tailor(定做) their children s classes, environment and schedule in order to fit the needs of the family, which is very convenient.There is a dark side to this educational freedom though. Homeschooling is completely legal, but in most states parents are only requ

21、ired to sign a paper expressing their intention to homeschool their child. It is only when there is doubt of misconduct or mistreatment that officials will look more into the authenticity(可靠性) of the level of education and care of the child within the home.Blindly trusting parents to give their kids

22、 a proper learning experience at home without any outside intervention (干预) is putting children at risk for losing out on a basic standard education. There is no confirmed statistic that shows homeschooled children do any better in study than those in public and private schools. A study in 2013, in

23、fact, showed homeschoolers can be at a disadvantage and pointed out a serious educational gap.Homeschooling can also create more opportunities for mistreatment in households that struggle with home violence. One frightening case in particular involved 10-year-old Raashanai Jones, who was found dead

24、in her home, where her mother was supposed to be providing a safe haven and a basic education for her. Raashanai was 55 pounds, and neighbors didnt even know she existed because they had never seen her outside.Many times when there is a problem with a child, whether it being mental, physical or educ

25、ational, teachers and peers are the first to take notice. Taking this opportunity away from the child without giving back is a huge harm to the child and the community at large.28. According to Paragraph 2, some parents prefer home-schooling becauseA. homeschooling can save much moneyB. they can con

26、trol their childrens educationC. they want their children to stay in a sater placeD. they want their children to help them with housework29. What can be inferred about homeschooling in Paragraph 3?A. It should be made illegal in the US.B. It has more disadvantages than advantages.C. It has no authen

27、ticity of the level of education.D. Its easy for parents to get the permission for that30. Why does the author give the example of 10-year-old Raashanai Jones?A. To show her mother is cruel.B. To show children should go outdoors.C. To show homeschooling may not be safe for kids.D. To show home viole

28、nce is dangerous.31. Whats most probably the authors attitude towards homeschooling?A. Supportive.B. Concerned.C. Scared.D. Uninterested.参考答案：28. B 29. D 30. C 31. B这是一篇说明文。有报告指出，自1999年以来，美国在家上学的人数增加了75%。现在有200多万美国儿童在家接受教育。父母可以根据家庭的需要来调整孩子的课程、环境和时间表，这是非常方便的。同时文章指出了这种教育方式也有不利的方面，如盲目地相信父母会使孩子面临失去基本标准教

29、育的风险等等问题。【28题详解】细节理解题。根据第二段的“Parents can tailor (定做) their childs classes, environment and schedule in order to fit the needs of the family, which is very convenient.”可知，许多家长选择在家教育孩子是因为他们能够掌控孩子的教育。故选B。【29题详解】推理判断题。根据第三段的“but in most states parents are only required to sign a paper expressing their i

30、ntention to homeschool their child”可推断，申请在家教育孩子并没有什么门槛。故选D。【30题详解】推理判断题。根据第五段的“One frightening case in particular involved 10-year-old Raashanai Jones, who was found dead in her home, where her mother was supposed to be providing a safe haven and a basic education for her.”可知这个例子能够表明在家教育形式可能会让孩子陷入危险

31、。故选C。【31题详解】推理判断题。根据文中的“One frightening case ”和最后一段最后一句“Taking this opportunity away from the child without giving back is a huge harm to the child and the community at large.”等信息，可以看出作者对在家教育感到担忧。故选B。18. Directions: Read the following passage and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each pa

32、ragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need. A. Keep your body healthyB. Cultivate supportive relationshipsC. Take care of yourself D. Challenge negative thinkingE. Know when to get additional helpF. Adopt healthy habitsTips for dealing with depression76. Getting the support you need p

33、lays a big role in lifting the fog of depression and keeping it away. On your own, it can be difficult to maintain perspective and sustain the effort required to beat depression. But the very nature of depression makes it difficult to reach out for help. However, isolation and loneliness make depres

34、sion even worse, so maintaining your close relationships and social activities are important. 77. Depression puts a negative spin on everything, including the way you see yourself, the situations you encounter, and your expectations for the future. But you cant break out of this pessimistic mind frame by “just thinking positive.” Happy thoughts or wishful thinking wont cut it. Rather, the trick is to replace negative thoughts with more balanced thoughts.78. In order to overcome de