辽宁省大连经济技术开发区得胜高级中学2017-2018学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题

2017-2018年度高二下学期英语期中试题
第一部分 阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项
A
At a meeting, a well-known speaker lifted up a bill of 20 dollars before starting his speech.
Facing 200 people, he asked, “Who wants this 20-dollar bill?” A great many hands were put up. Then he continued to say, “I intended to give it to any one of you, but allow me to do a thing before giving it to you.” Suddenly he crumpled it into a round mass. Then he asked, “Who wants it?” Still some hands were lifted up.
He asked again, “Well, how could it be if I do it like this?” he threw the bill onto the ground, stepped on it and twisted it. As he picked it up, the bill had become not only dirty but wrinkled.
“Who still wants it?” Still a few people put up their hands.
“My dear friends, you have had a meaningful class. No matter how I treated this bill, you still want it, because it is worth 20 dollars. On your life road, you may be knocked down or even broken into pieces by your determination or unfavorable situations. We may feel ourselves worth nothing, but, my darling, remember that whatever happens in the future, you should never lose your value in the God’s heart. You’re particular ---- never forget it.”21*cnjy*com
1. How many times did the speaker ask the people whether they wanted the bill?
A. Once B. Twice C. Four times D. Three times
2. The underlined word “wrinkled” in the third paragraph probably means _____.
A. having small lines or folds in it B. broken
C. flat D. having holes on it
3. The speaker did this test in order to _____________.
A. tell the audience that God values money most
B. tell the audience that one should never lose one’s own value
C. test if some of the audience were extremely interested in money
D. play a trick on the audience
4. What would the speaker probably talk about next?21-cnjy*com
A. How money can make people crazy.
B. How to avoid being knocked down in one’s life.
C. How to give a meaningful class.
D. How to keep one’s value of life.
B
More and more students are going abroad for their further study. Do you want to know some famous colleges and universities? Started in 1636, Harvard University is the oldest of all the many colleges and universities in the United States. Yale, Princeton, Columbia and Dartmouth were opened soon after Harvard.
In the early years, these schools were much alike .Only young men went to college. All the students studied the same subjects, and everyone learned Latin, Greek and Hebrew. Little was known about science then, and one kind of school could teach everything that was known about the world. When the students graduated, most of them became ministers or teachers.
In 1782, Harvard started a medical school for young men who wanted to become doctors. Later, lawyers could receive their training in Harvard’s law school. In 1825, besides Latin and Greek, Harvard began teaching modern languages, such as French and German. Soon it began teaching American history.
As knowledge increased, Harvard and other colleges began to teach many new subjects. Students were allowed to choose the subjects that interested them.
Today, there are many different kinds of colleges and universities. Most of them are made up of smaller schools that deal with special fields of learning. There’s so much to learn that one kind of school can’t offer it all.
5. From the second paragraph, we can see that in the early years, ______.
A. those colleges and universities were similar
B. people, young or old, might study in the colleges
C. students studied only some languages and science
D. when the students finished their school, they became lawyers or teachers
6. As knowledge increased, _______.
A. Harvard began to teach everything that was known
B. colleges began to teach law and something about medicine
C. Harvard and other colleges began to teach the subjects that interested students
D. many new subjects were added to the teaching contents21cnjy.com
7. On the whole, the passage is about __ _.
A. how to start a university B. the world-famous colleges in America
C. how colleges have changed D. what kind of lesson each college teaches
C
Statistically, air travel is by far the safest way to travel, and you can make flying even safer, just by following these simple rules. As your chances of being involved in an air accident are practically nil（不存在）, many of these tips concern what you should and shouldn't do to make your journey safer when you are airborne（升空的）.21世纪教育网
Fly on non-stop routes.
Most accidents occur during the takeoff, climb, descent and landing phases of a flight, so flying non-stop reduces your exposure to these complex procedures.
Choose larger aircraft.
Although small aircraft have very good safety records, those with more than 30 passenger seats are designed to comply（遵守）with much stricter regulations and are tested more regularly to make sure they still comply. Also, in the unlikely event of a serious accident, larger aircraft provide a better opportunity for passenger survival. 21教育网
Pay attention to the pre-flight safety briefing.
The information may seem repetitious（重复的）, but it's worth listening to the flight attendants. And even if you’ve flown before, it doesn’t mean you know everything about the aircraft you're on, such as the location of the closest emergency exit. www.21-cn-jy.com
Store things safely.
Never put very heavy articles in the overhead storage bins. They may fall out when someone opens the bin and cause injury. Also, the bin may not be able to hold heavier objects during turbulence（气流）. 21·世纪*教育网
Keep our seat belt fastened while you are seated.
Cabin crew always tell you this, but it’s important. You would be seriously injured if the plane hits unexpected turbulence. Always fasten your seat belt if you are told to. The general rule of flying is this: If you are told to do something, do it first and ask questions later. www-2-1-cnjy-com
Let the flight attendant pour your hot drinks.
Flight attendants are trained to handle hot drinks like coffee or tea in a crowded aisle on a moving aircraft, so allow them to pour the drink and hand it to you. Never ask to take a coffee pot from one of them. 【21教育名师】
8. Whom is the passage meant for?
A. Pilots. B. Flight attendants. C. Airlines. D. Passengers.
9. The underlined word “those” in the second tip refers to”______” .
A. smaller planes B. passengers C. safety records D. larger aircrafts
10. Which of the following is Not true according to the passage?
A. Take-offs are safer on non-stop flights than landings.21*教*育*名*师
B.. Larger planes have more safety checks and are safer.
C. Every aircraft is different, so the safety procedures may be different.
D. Seat belts should be worn to protect against turbulence.
11. The best title of the passage should be”_____”.
A. Air safety tips B The safest way to travel.
C. Non-stop routes D. How to fly a plane
D
Much meaning can be conveyed, clearly, with our eyes, so it is often said that eyes can speak.
Do you have such kind of experience? In a bus you may look at a stranger, but not too long. And if he is sensing that he is being stared at, he may feel uncomfortable.
The same is in daily life. If you are looked at for more than necessary, you will look at yourself up and down to see if there is anything wrong with you. If nothing goes wrong, you will feel angry toward other’s stare at you that way. Eyes do speak, right?
Looking too long at someone may seem to be rude and aggressive. But things are different when it comes to stare at the opposite sex. If a man glances at a woman for more than 10 seconds and refuses to avert his gaze, his intentions are obvious. That is, he wishes to attract her attention, to make her understand that he is admiring her.
However, the normal eye contact for two people engaged in conversation is that the speaker will only look at the listener from time to time; in order to make sure that the listener does pay attention to what the former is speaking, to tell him that he is attentive.
If a speaker looks at you continuously when speaking, as if he tries to dominate you, you will feel disconcerted. A poor liar usually exposes himself by looking too long at the victim, since he believes the false ides that to look straight in the eye is a sign of honest communication.
In fact, continuous eye contact is confined to lovers only, who will enjoy looking at each other tenderly for a long time, to show affection that words cannot express.
Evidently, eye contact should be done according to the relationship between two people and specific situation.
12. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. One’s feelings can be shown through their eyes.
B. It is always very rude and aggressive to look at others for a long time.
C. If a stranger looks at you for some time, he must be attracted at you..
D. If you are stared at by a stranger, you must look very awkward.
13. How can we tell if someone possibly lying?
A. If he looks at you occasionally.
B. If he looks at you directly in the eye for too long.
C. If he looks honest.
D. If he looks attentive.
14. What is suggested if you are talking to others?
A. You’d better look at the listener all the time.
B. You are advised to try to dominate the listeners.
C. You should not make eye contact with listeners.
D. You are supposed to look at the listeners from time to time.
15 If two persons exchange eye contact gently for long, what is probably their relationship?
A. Father and son. B. Strangers. C. Teacher and student. D. Lovers.
根据短文内容，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
How to find time for yourself
Do you ever find yourself longing for some time for yourself? Many of us are so busy with work, school, and home life that often there is no time left over to do something that you enjoy. What follows are some ways to carve out that essential time you need to slow down, enjoy life.
16 This is a great one because you’re accomplishing many things at once. You’re getting exercise, you have time to think or enjoy music, and you’re helping to save the environment.
Arrive early. 17 Then use this time for yourself: reading , writing, relaxation, thinking, whatever.
Buy tickets in advance. Sports, theater, concerts, or any other event you would enjoy. Schedule the plans with a friend later. 1 8
Evenings with yourself. 19 If others ask you to do things those nights, just tell them you have plans. Use the time for gardening, reading, exercise, or doing nothing!
20 What are you interested in? Strike while the iron is hot. Look up a club in your area today and join! If you can’t find a club, consider starting one yourself!
A. Join a group
B. Walk to work
C. Take an education class
D. Try to save certain weeknights just for you.
E. If you want more time for yourself, you can get it.
F. Any appointment that you have, plan to arrive 15-30 minutes early
G. Having the tickets already in your hand will force you to make it happen!
第二部分:完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的四个选项（ABCD）中，选出最佳选项
Under her bed, Mrs. Chang kept a box containing some jewellery which had belonged to her mother. The jewellery was the only 16 thing she had, and she always said she would keep it and only sell it for a very important reason. Well, this was an important reason, wasn’t it? She said nothing to Mary, 17 went secretly into the city and sold the jewellery for $ 2,750. Over half the money! But where could she 18 the other half?
During the next few months, Mrs. Chang was always busy. She went out four mornings a week and 19 other people’s houses. She 20 until late in the night and sewed (缝) dresses and trousers for the people in the village. She embroidered(绣) colourful birds and flowers on a piece of silk for the 21 who came through the village. 22 , her pile of money under her bed began to 23 . Mary noticed that her mother was very 24 , but her mother just said, "I want to have some new clothes for your 25 . I'll need to buy cloth. And I want to be able to 26 you another good present."
By June, Mrs. Chang had $ 4,250 under her bed. she went to a relative in Yuen Long, who had a Small business. “Kind-hearted Man, “she said. I badly 27 $ 750. "Her relative was 28 .Mrs. Chang had 29 asked anyone for money before. But he lent her the money.
Mrs. Chang 30 her best clothes, went to the city and 31 a return ticket from London to HongKong. After putting it in a nice 32 , she began to write 33address on it and posted it. "What a surprise this will be for David.” she said to 34 ."How happy he will be ! And how happy Mary will too, to 35 her brother with her on her wedding day. "
21. A. beautiful B. valuable C. interesting D. wonderful
22. A. but B. or C. so D. however
23. A. borrow B. get C. make D. bring
24. A. searched B. entered C. washed D. cleared
25. A. kept up B. stayed up C. made up D. dressed up
26. A. tourists B. neighbours C. relatives D. friends
27. A. Frequently B. Gradually C. Probably D. Immediately
28. A. reduce B. appear C. grow D. disappear
29. A. busy B. worried C. angry D. content
30. A. birthday B. wedding C. family D. work
31. A. send B. give C. buy D. mail
32. A. lose B. owe C. earn D. need
33. A. frightened B. surprised C. hurt D. disappointed
34. A. always B. usually C. sometimes D. never
35. A. picked up B. had on C. put on D. took off
36. A. sent B. bought C. took D. carried
37. A . box B. envelope C. passage D. bag21·cn·jy·com
38. A. mother' s B. brother' s C. David' s D. Mary' s
39. A. him B. them C. her D. herself
40. A. invite B. have C. take D. leave
第三部分 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1。5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格中填入适当的词或使用括号中词语的适当形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为36-45的相应位置上。
Look in the bedroom of teenagers throughout the world and you’ll
41 (probable) find a pair of blue jeans. Their popularity has spread across nations and cultures. Levi Strauss, the American company that first introduced us to the wonder of blue jeans, celebrated 42 150th birthday last week. The company 43 (found) in 1853 by 24-year-old Levi Strauss. Twenty years later, he made 44 first pair of blue jeans and, in doing so, created work pants 45 the cowboys of the wild American West. Men 46 rushed to California to find gold in the middle of the 19th century started to wear the jeans 47 (make) by Levi Strauss. American troops 48 (fight) in World WarⅡ brought Levi’s jeans to Europe and Asia. Now 49 have been an international symbol of being cool for more than a century. Blue jeans have attracted people’s attention with their 50 (fashion) designs, naturalness, and changeable styles. 2-1-c-n-j-y
第四部分：短文改错（每小题1.5分，满分15分)
Will and Guy have an old friend called Dave which lives in Portsmouth , Hampshire. In recently years Dave has turned his hand to driving buses. One Friday a drunk got off Dave’s double-decker bus and sat close to Dave. Dave had good heart and suggested him should sit upstairs.“The air is cleaner up there but you will get a much good view.”The man had agreed, but returned a few minutes later.“What’s wrong?”Dave asking.“Don’t you like it better up there?”“It’s fine,”the drunk said.“But it’s too dangerous. There has no driver”
第五节:写作（满分25分)
假设你是高一的学生李华，你发现在同学们中有抽烟的现象，现在，请你给他们写一封100字左右的信，劝说他们戒烟。信中应包含下列要点：2·1·c·n·j·y
1．越来越多的年轻人开始抽烟，甚至一些中学生也在抽烟。
2．如今越来越多的人已经认识到吸烟有害人体健康，但他们仍然沉迷于吸烟。一些人认为吸烟是一种时髦，另外一些人认为吸烟很有趣，还有一些人认为吸烟很酷。
3．吸烟能导致多种疾病，吸烟还会浪费金钱，还可能引发火灾。
4．吸烟对人们的身体伤害很大。它不仅有害吸烟者本人的健康，而且也会对吸烟者的家人有害。
5. 高中生应该远离吸烟，保持健康的身体。
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2017-2018学年度高二英语期中试题答案
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二、 完形填空
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三、语法填空
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四、 改错
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