2017学年第二学期高二英语期中考试试卷（2018.4）
（答案）
I. Listening Comprehension
1-10 CDCBB ACDDB 11-13 BAC 14-15 CB
II. Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A
16. can 17. to calm 18. as 19. named 20. it 21. but 22. To 23. Playing
Section B
24~30 FCAHEBD
III. Reading Comprehension
Section A
31- 45 DCBAD ABCDA BDBCB
Section B
46- 49 CCDC 50-53 DCAB
Section C
54-57 DAEB
IV. Summary Writing
KEY POINT 1: Color has a significant effect on our life in many aspects.
KEY POINT 2: The power of color has been recognized for centuries and applied in many fields.
KEY POINT 3: Medical professionals adopt it to cure patients.
KEY POINT 4: Companies employ it to promote sales.
KEY POINT 5: Individuals should be aware of its effect and choose right color of clothes on different occasions.
V. Blank Filling
59. had mistaken…for 60. associated…with 61. to cheer…up 62. makes a difference
63. reminded…of 64. think of…as 65. set out 66. was equivalent to
VI. Translation
67. To be frank/honest, our performance was inferior to that of other teams. (inferior)
坦白说，我们的表现不如其他队伍好。
68. What the final products will look like largely depends on the needs of the customers. (depend)
最终的产品会是什么样子很大程度上取决于客户的需求。
69. The soldier concealed the secret letter inside the drawer denying knowing anything about the program. (deny)
那个士兵将密信藏进抽屉里，坚称对计划一无所知。
70. Regardless of what his colleagues thought, the ambitious professor still stuck to his own opinion last night. (regardless)
不论他的同事们怎么想，雄心勃勃的教授昨晚依然固执己见。
VII. Guided Writing 略2017学年第二学期高二英语期中考试答题纸（2018.4）
第I卷
I. Listening Comprehension
Section A（10%）
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Section B（5%）
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II. Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A（8%）
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Section B（7%）
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III. Reading Comprehension
Section A（15%）
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Section B（8%）
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Section C（4%）
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IV. Summary Writing（10%）
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V. Blank Filling（8%）
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VI. Translation（15%）
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VII. Guided Writing（10%）
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Section A
Section B
1. M: Do you rent rooms by the week You see, Im not sure whether we ll stay for the
whol
month.
W: It,s thirty dollars a week plus ten dollars for the electricity. But it'll only be one
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hundred and thirty dollars a month inclusive.
Q: How much will the room cost including electricity a month
what about the heat
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M: Oh, it was repaired by noon so it wasn't so bad after
Q What do we learn from the conversation
3. M: Are you having much trouble with the coures
W: Not really. The only thing Ihaven't understood so far is the reading we had last
night
Q: How is the woman doing in the course
4. M:. Weren't you in class Tuesday, either
W: No, i came down with flu and had to stay in
Q: What do we learn from the conversation
5. w: I'm going to take down those curtains and put up new ones
M: Why What's wrong with them
Q: What does the man mean
6. W: You have arranged to meet Mr. Johnson on Wednesday. So I dont have to write
to him, do 1
M: Theres no need to write to him.
Q: What are the speakers talking about
W: Did Jack find the tape he borrowed from Paul Do you know
M: He looked everywhere for it, but in the end he had to go to the party without it.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation
8. M: The doctor said if I kept smoking, I would increase my chances of having a heart
attack
W: Did he suggest losing some weight, too
Q: What does the woman mean
9. W: I have seen Michael Jackson on my own eyes in the streets.
M:
You have Are you sure it was really him You know, there are many people
imitating him nowadays
Q: What does th
n mean
10.W:W
hich of these sweaters do you like better
M: That is not an easy question for me to answer, since white isn't my favorite color
and the other one is too fancy for me.
o. What conclusion can be drawn from the mans answer 上海市嘉定区封浜高中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）
I. Listening Comprehension
Section A （10%）
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1. A. $140 B. $120 C. $130 D. $170
2. A. The heating breaks down. B. The heating was repaired before noon.
C. The heating worked properly this morning. D. The heating works well now.
3. A. She hasn’t been doing much of the reading. B. She understood the reading last night.
C. She isn’t having much trouble. D. She understands very little.
4. A. The man had flu. B. Neither of them was in class Tuesday.
C. The woman was in class Tuesday. D. The man was in class Tuesday.
5. A. It’s really nice to have a change. B. The curtains are quite good.
C. The curtains are of a wrong color. D. They ought to have been changed long ago.
6. A. The necessity of writing to Mr. Johnson. B. Who is going to contact Mr. Johnson.
C. The arrangement of the Wednesday meeting. D. Where they are going to meet Mr. Johnson.
7. A. Jack brought the tape to the party. B. The tape had been returned to Paul.
C. The tape was missing. D. Jack lent his tape to Paul.
8. A. The man has heart trouble. B. The man is weak.
C. The man is thin. D. The man is overweight.
9. A. It is not surprise that the woman has seen Michael Jackson.
B. People can see Michael Jackson easily.
C. There are many people who have seen Michael Jackson.
D. The man who the woman saw might be someone else.
10. A. He likes the white dress. B. He doesn’t like either.
C. He likes the black and white silk. D. He likes the both.
Section B （5%）
Directions: In Section B, you will hear several longer conversation(s) and short passage(s), and you will be asked several questions on each of the conversation(s) and the passage(s). The conversation(s) and the passage(s) will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. They liked traveling. B. The reasons are unknown.
C. They were driven out of their homes. D. They wanted to find a better place to live in.
12. A. They are unfriendly to Gypsies. B. They admire the musical talent of the Gypsies.
C. They are envious of Gypsies. D. They try to put up with Gypsies.
13. A. They are now taught in their own language. B. They are now allowed to attend local schools.
C. Special schools have been set up for them D. Permanent homes have been built for them.
Questions 14 through 15 are based on the following passage.
14. A. Alcohol helps develop people’s intelligence.
B. Heavy drinking is not necessarily harmful to one’s health.
C. Controlled drinking helps people keep their wits as they age.
D. Drinking, even moderately, may harm one’ s health.
15. A. Worried. B. Surprised. C. Pleased. D. Unconcerned.
II. Grammar and Vocabulary
Section 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 Mozart’s 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 daughter’s 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. full B. canned C. affect D. acceptance
E. sense F. struggle G. rejection H. squeezed
Why 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 Comprehension
Section A （15%）
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
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 woman’s 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 Japan’s problem. An even bigger barrier to the (39) 0f women is the nation’s 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 Japan’s 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. Next D. Finally
32. A. adults B. men C. women D. parents
33. A. baby B. career C. child D. hobby
34. A. after B. since C. until D. unless
35. A. offered B. printed C. delivered D. passed
36. A. work places B. public places C. families D. schools
37. A. finding B. reaching C. giving D. keeping
38. A. cause B. reason C. part D. issue
39. A. independence B. employment C. protection D. advancement
40. A. from morning to midnight B. every other day
C. more often than not D. all year round
41. A. until B. when C. since D. while
42. A. give in B. give off C. give way D. give up
43. A. increase B. shortage C. change D. ageing
44. A. announce B. declare C. threaten D. require
45. A. stay B. quit C. start D. complain
Section B （8%）
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.
(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.
Ⅰ. 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.
Ⅱ. 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.
Ⅲ. 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.
Ⅳ. 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.
46．Why should you do these exercises
A．To strengthen muscles. B．To stretch joints.
C．To prepare for physical activity. D．To develop control of movement.
47．How should these exercises be carried out
A．With pauses, taking 10 breaths between each one. B．Continuously for two or three minutes.
C．Steadily and slowly, breathing calmly. D．As energetically as possible.
48．The first set of pictures show you how to do exercise ____.
A．Ⅳ
B．Ⅱ
C．Ⅰ
D．Ⅲ
49．Doing exercise Ⅱ mainly trains the joints of your ____.
A．hands B．waist C．neck D．hips
(B)
A Journey to Australia
THE BEST SHOPPING IN SYDNEYSydney is one of the world's 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 Sydney's favorite stores including 16 jewelry stores and many gift and fashion shops. It's all at Westfield Centrepoint. Tel: 9231 9300. SOVEREIGN HILLThis prize-winning living museum is where Australia's 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 1944
ANCHORAGE RESTAURANTCome and enjoy our delicious Cantonese seafood right on the water's 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 7799 COOK'S COTTAGEBuilt by James and Grace Cook, parents of Captain James Cook, Cook's 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. Cook's Cottage. B. Westfield Centrepoint.
C. Sydney Tower. D. Sovereign Hill.
51. What is the time that Cook's 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 port
53. If you want to buy the best products in Australia, you may call _____.
A. 9397 6270 B. 9231 9300
C. 5331 1944 D. 9419 4677
Section 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 people's 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 didn't 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 Exams
Do 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 exam
IV. 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.
cheer…up remind…of… associate with set out
be equivalent to mistake…for… think of…as make a difference
59. 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 person’s 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 food—the 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Ⅱ卷（共25分）
VI. Translation （15%）
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
67. 坦白说，我们的表现不如其他队伍好。(inferior)
68. 最终的产品会是什么样子很大程度上取决于客户的需求。(depend)
69. 那个士兵将密信藏进抽屉里，坚称对计划一无所知。 (deny)
70. 不论他的同事们怎么想，雄心勃勃的教授昨晚依然固执己见。(regardless)
VII. Guided Writing （10%）
Directions: Write an English composition in 100~120 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
家是我们人生的“第一所学校”，请以“I have learnt ___________from my family为题写一篇文章，内容包括：
1. 简要描述你的家庭生活；
2. 选取一个角度，具体谈谈家庭生活给你带来的教益。
