四川省宜宾第三中学2017-2018学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题（无答案）

高2016级高二（下）半期考试试题
英 语

本试卷共8页，共四部分。全卷满分150分。考试用时120分钟。
第一部分: 听力理解（共两节，满分30分）
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选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where will the woman go first?
A. To a cake shop. B. To a post office. C. To a library.
2. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. Low pay. B. A high rent. C. Spending habits.
3. How many championships has the speakers’ robot team gotten?
A. 2. B. 4. C. 6.
4. Who is the man?
A. The woman’s son. B. The woman’s brother. C. The woman’s nephew.
5. What is the man most probably?
A. A cook. B. A waiter. C. A teacher.
第二节（共15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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。每段对话读或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6至7题。
6. What is the man’s plan for the future?
A. To design his own computer.
B. To open a computer company.
C. To work as a computer programmer.
7. What will the man have to do from now on?
A. Study hard. B. Help his uncle. C. Look after his parents.
听第7段材料,回答第8至9题。
8. When did the woman buy the cleaning robot?
A. Yesterday morning. B. Yesterday afternoon. C. This morning.
9. How much did the woman pay for the robot?
A. $2,000. B. $1,700. C. $1,500.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What is the date today?
A. March 25th. B. March 18th. C. March 11th.
11. What kind of room does the man want?
A. A double room. B. A single room. C. A family room.
12. What will the man do next?
A. Call another hotel. B. Book a room. C. Go to the bank.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. When does the biology lesson on Monday start?
A. At 9:30am. B. At 10:00am. C. At 3:00pm.
14. What lab test does the woman have on Wednesday?
A. Biology. B. Physics. C. Chemistry.
15. Which day is the woman’s busiest day?
A. Monday. B. Wednesday. C. Thursday.
16. What has the woman got on Friday?
A. One lesson. B. Two lessons. C. Three lessons.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. What did the three second-prize winners each get last year?
A. An electronic dictionary. B. A stamp book. C. A bunch of roses.
18. What can the competitors decide for themselves?
A. The style of the story. B. The title of the story. C. The length of the story.
19. How can the competitors join in the competition?
A. By e-mailing the story to the speaker.
B. By sending the story to The Book Show.
C. By posting the story to Action Library.
20. What requirement must the competitors meet?
A. Family background. B. School background. C. Age.
第二部分: 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）
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，并在答题卡上将该题涂黑。
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The Best Places to See Giant Pandas
Dujiangyan Panda Base – Best Panda Volunteer Program
Location: Dujiangyan Prefecture, 67 km or hours from Chengdu
Activities: panda viewing, holding pandas, and panda keeper program
Suitable for: those who want a less-crowded panda volunteer program
Though newly established in 2014, Dujiangyan Panda Base is quieter and sees fewer travelers than Bifengxia Panda Center, so volunteers have more time and chances to get close to the pandas. Besides, this center boasts（以有...而自豪） an interactive experience: the Panda Keeper Program. Travelers can assist caretakers in taking care of pandas.
Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Center – Most Popular
Location: Chengdu city outskirts, 10 km away from Chengdu, easily accessible
Activities: seeing pandas, watching panda breeding movies
Best for: tourists who have limited time, and are only interested in seeing or holding pandas
Well-equipped, especially, for giant panda breeding, the base aims to create an approximation（近似） of the panda’s wild living environment, and to train the pandas to adapt to wild living, and then releases them into the wild.
Wolong Panda Center – Home of Wild Pandas
Location: southwest Wenchuan County, 121 km west of Chengdu
Activities: seeing pandas, taking care of pandas, taking a photo with a panda
Best for: people who want to take part in the volunteer program (taking care of pandas)
With a comprehensive natural resources, Wolong Panda Center has been opened after the “5.12” earthquake. Visitors can not only see pandas, but also participate in panda keeper programs to experience taking care of pandas, and take photos with them.
21. What is special about Dujiangyan Panda Base?
A. It is easily accessible. B. It is once destroyed.
C. It is the most popular. D. It is less crowded.
22. Which center is nearest to Chengdu according to the passage?
A. Dujiangyan Panda Base. B. Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Center.
C. Wolong Panda Center. D. Bifengxia Panda Center.
23. Why is Wolong Panda Center the home of wild pandas?
A. Because of its rich natural conditions.
B. Because of its man-made wild environment.
C. Because of its convenient traffic.
D. Because of its fewer visitors.
B
　　All through my life my teacher, Mr. August J. Bachmann, was the most influential teacher I ever had.
　　I had gotten into trouble in his class: Another student had pushed me for fun, and I became angry and began to hit him. Mr. Bachmann stopped the fight, but instead of sending me to the office, he sat me down and asked a simple question: “Penna, why are you wasting your life? Why aren’t you going to college?”
　　I didn’t know anything about colleges or scholarships. No one had ever considered that a fatherless boy from the poorest neighborhood had a future. That day, instead of rushing off for lunch, he stayed and explained possible education options to me. At the end of our talk, he sent me to see a secretary who had a child at a state college. This was in 1962 at Emerson High School in Union City, New Jersey.
　　Well, 53 years have passed, and what have I done with the knowledge he gave me? I gained a PhD from Fordham University when I was only 29. I taught English and social studies and then moved up the chain of command from teacher to principal（校长）.
　　I’ve sat on the board for Magnet Schools of America and represented that organization at the United Nations. I’ve won a number of great educational awards. But where would I be if a truly caring teacher had not taken the time out of his lunch period to speak to me? It was without question only his confidence in me that helped me forward.
　　I have repaid his kindness hundreds of times by encouraging misguided youngsters to aim higher. If I have saved any children, it is because of him. If I have been a successful educator, it is because I had a great role model in Mr. Bachmann.
24. Before Mr. Bachmann talked to him, the writer ______.
A. was an active boy B. liked making troubles in class
C. was an aimless boy D. would get punished by his teachers
25. Which of the following best describes Mr. Bachmann?
A. Fair. B. Confident. C. Inspiring. D. Humorous.
26. How did Mr. Bachmann influence the writer?
A. He set the writer on the right path. B. He tried to set a good example to the writer.
C. He was strict with the writer. D. He helped the writer with his study.
27. What does the writer think of his achievement?
A. He is very proud of himself.
B. He feels his effort gets paid off at last.
C. He owes his achievement to Mr. Bachmann.
D. He thinks it an honor to be a successful educator.
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
C
　　Four years ago, we asked ourselves: what if we could create a shopping experience with no waiting in lines and no checkout? Or could we create a physical store where customers could simply take what they want to go? Our answer to those questions is Amazon Go, where you could experience the idea of “just walk out shopping”.
　　Amazon Go is a new kind of store with no checkout required. We created the world’s most advanced shopping technology, so you never have to wait in line. With our “just walk out shopping” experience, simply use the Amazon Go app to enter the store, take the products you want, and go! No lines, no checkout.
　　Our checkout-free shopping experience is made possible by the same types of technologies used in self-driving cars: computer vision, sensor fusion, and deep learning. Our “just walk out technology” automatically detects when products are taken from or returned to the shelves and keeps track of them in your virtual cart. When you’re done shopping, you can just leave the store. Shortly after, we’ll charge your Amazon account and send you a receipt.
　　We offer delicious ready-to-eat breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack options made fresh every day by our on-site chefs and favorite local kitchens and bakeries. Our selection of foodstuff ranges from bread and milk to cheeses and locally made chocolates. You’ll find well-known brands we love, plus special finds we’re excited to introduce to customers. For a quick home-cooked dinner, pick up one of our chef-designed Amazon Meal Kits, and you can make a meal for two in about 30 minutes.
　　Our 1,800-square-foot shopping space is conveniently compact（紧凑的）, so busy customers can get in and out fast. It is located at 2131, 7th Ave, Seattle, WA, on the corner of 7th Avenue and Blanohard Street. All you need is an Amazon account, a supported smart phone, and the free Amazon Go app.
　　Amazon Go is currently only open to Amazon employees in our testing program, and will be open to the public soon.
28. From the passage, we can learn that Amazon Go ______.
A. is a checkout-free store B. sells all kinds of goods
C. is open to the public D. uses unknown technologies
29. What is mainly discussed in Paragraph 3?
A. When Amazon Go charges. B. How Amazon Go works.
C. Where Amazon Go lies. D. What Amazon Go sells.
30. Customers pay for the products from Amazon Go by ______.
A. paying cash at the counter B. walking out of the store
C. using their Amazon accounts D. scanning smart phones when leaving
31. The main purpose of the passage is to ______.
A. encourage people to shop online B. advise people to work for Amazon
C. inform people of a new concept store D. tell people of the shopping experience
D
　　Last year, A Bite of China, made by CCTV Documentary Channel, sparked discussion not only on Chinese food, but also on locally made documentary programs.
　　When you think of documentaries, you may think of them as long, boring programs. But documentaries can be wonderful and bring stories from the real world into our homes. With fascinating footage（影片片段） and stories, documentaries encourage us to think about interesting issues we wouldn’t necessarily know about.
　　So, what makes a good documentary, and what should we pay attention to when we watch one? Here, we offer a few easy tips to help you get the most out of watching documentaries.
　　Pay attention to the themes
　　While watching a documentary, keep your eyes and ears peeled for the themes people talk about and what ideas they focus on. Is it meant to be informative or raise a certain emotional response?
　　Think critically
　　Listen to what the people in the documentary are saying and ask yourself the following questions: If you were debating with someone or introducing a new concept, would you say the things the people in the documentary are saying? Do the arguments make sense?
　　Check the sources
　　If you’re sitting at the computer and can’t think of anything to do, why not look up the points the documentary made and see if they are accurate? You could even read more about what is presented in the documentary.
　　Who are the creators?
　　The creators or financial backers of a film will usually be involved with how the subject matter is presented. For instance, as the documentary 2016: Obama’s America was directed in large part by a stubborn writer, it’s not surprising that it’s critical of President Obama from the beginning.
32. Which of the following is the most proper to describe documentaries?
　 A. realistic B. confusing C. subjective D. thoughtful
33. The passage is mainly written to ______.
　 A. inform us of factors of good documentaries.
　 B. help us enjoy documentaries better.
　 C. introduce ways of making documentaries.
　 D. help us figure out themes of documentaries.
34. Why is 2016: Obama’s America mentioned in the article?
A. Because the author dislikes Obama.
B. Because it is directed by a writer.
C. Because it is quite popular in China.
D. Because it is a persuasive example.
35. According to the passage, ______.
A. it is always difficult to get the themes of documentaries.
　 B. financial backers often appear in documentaries.
　　C. it’s better to think twice about what is in documentaries.
　　D. many points of documentaries are not accurate.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Rebuilding your broken friendship
When things are going great with your friends, life is good.When things are not going so great, life turns bad.If you are sure that the friendship is important to you, you will have to fix the broken friendship. 36 Follow our tips to see how it can be done.
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If you think she is still mad and might get angry with you, or she might need more time to calm down, sending a letter or email might be the best choice.If your friend is hurt and expecting an apology or to hear from you, it might be a good idea to make a phone call or visit in person.
?Examine the causes of your broken friendship.
38 Was it something you said or did, or was there a fight about something? Did someone lie?
?Talk with your friend.
It is very important that you straighten things out with your friend as you attempt to repair the friendship. 39 It can really help friends understand what the other person is thinking or feeling.Be sincere and honest about your feelings, and your friend will do the same.
?Leave the fight in the past.
It’s common for many people to hold grudges (怨恨) when it comes to past arguments.If you want your friendship to get stronger, you have to put the fight behind you. 40 Only in this way can your friendship last longer.
A．A friend in need is a friend indeed.
B．Think what made you become friends.
C．But how can you fix the broken friendship?
D．Decide how you want to approach your friend.
E．Open communication is important to any relationship.
F．When future conflicts come up, don’t bring up the old fight.
G．Think about everything that might have gone wrong and analyse it.
第三部分:　英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)
第一节　完形填空 (共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Dancing has been an important part of my life for over eight years. When I was eight, my mother arranged for me to take dancing classes, never realizing it would lead to anything 41 . For the first few months, dance was 42 , something to keep me busy. 43 I enjoyed taking dancing classes, I didn’t become serious until my tap dancing teacher told me to get involved in more competitive classes. That was the beginning of my long and 44 dancing career, one that has taught me many valuable lessons, especially the art of dance and the art of life.
Over the years, whether I was living in Buffalo or Randolph, I learned to 45 as a person and as a serious dancer. Actually, I found the qualities I needed to survive and grow as a dancer were also 46 in school and life.
47 is central to the development of a dancer. In Atlanta, for example, I 48 with dancers who studied with the Atlanta Ballet company as well as those who had trained with famous European dancers even though 49 were long and tiring. Although at times I wanted to 50 , I sensed that I would be rewarded for my efforts.
This pattern 51 itself several times. I was placed into new and confusing situations that made adjustments 52 . I not only learned new 53 on the dance floor, but I also learned to live in response to the world. 54 , I was able to welcome change in time because I knew it meant growth.
Over the years dance has helped me to 55 in other aspects. From it I have learned that hard work really does 56 . I have learned that discipline (纪律) and self-control are not only an important part of dancing but a necessary part of 57 as well. Also, I have 58 that motivation and perseverance (坚持不懈) are the key to success. What matters is not who 59 in the beginning but who is 60 on his feet in the end. Perhaps the most important lesson dance has taught me is responsibility.
41. A. serious B. dangerous C. mysterious D. cautious
42. A. honour B. confidence C. entertainment D. judgment
43. A. Until B. Though C. Since D. Unless
44. A. fortunate B. powerful C. early D. successful
45. A. participate B. wait C. adjust D. concentrate
46. A. temporary B. poor C. special D. valuable
47. A. Changing B. Learning C. Planning D. Preparing
48. A. trained B. disagreed C. played D. marched
49. A. experiences B. competitions C. practices D. interviews
50. A. give up B. give out C. give in D. give off
51. A. balanced B. repeated C. based D. described
52. A. useless B. personal C. worthy D. difficult
53. A. steps B. habits C. processes D. routes
54. A. Therefore B. Indeed C. Otherwise D. Then
55. A. respond B. insist C. recover D. grow
56. A. turn up B. drop off C. pay off D. show up
57. A. life B. health C. science D. safety
58. A. explained B. considered C. recognized D. supported
59. A. cares B. explores C. struggles D. wins
60. A. even B. still C. thus D. also
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的箏词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Dragon Head Raising Day, 61 falls each year on the second day of the second lunar month, is one of the Chinese cultural festivals. As the proverb goes: “The dragon is awaked, 62 (raise) his head’’. On this day, dragons, a prominent totem (图腾) in Chinese culture raise 63 (they) heads with the sound of thunder. Around this time, the earth 64 (burst) with life grass and trees are beginning to shoot up. In ancient China, people 65 (pray) the dragon god beside a river or a lake for the precious spring rains to breed their crops.
　　 66 (tradition), food eaten on this day was renamed after parts of the dragon. For instance, wontons were called “dragon’s eyes.” The special 67 (food) usually eaten on this day include dragon’s scales, popcorn and pig’s head.
In Shanxi, people get their hair 68 (cut) in a symbolic move to remove the old and embrace the new. In 69 countryside in Hebei Province, people would fetch water from a well at dawn. It was believed 70 on this day the well was full of dragon eggs which would bring the collector good harvest.
61.___________ 62.___________ 63.___________ 64.___________ 65.___________
66.___________ 67.___________ 68.___________ 69.___________ 70.___________
第四部分:　写作(共两节，满分35分)
第一节　短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线()划掉。
修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2．只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is a fantasy film which is based from the novel of the English writer J.K. Rowling and directing by the Columbus. In the film, there are three main actor with the names of Daniel Radcliffe，Rupert Grint and Emma Watson.
In the movie, Harry, whose parents were dead，badly treated at his aunt's home. And fortunately, on his birthday of eleven, he was invited to go to Hogwarts, a magic school which he learned magic. It was a world full of magic and wonders. After Harry experienced many adventurous and wonderfully things there, he learned how to get true friendship and how to be brave. His teachers and classmates were both quite friendly to each other and helped each other. They finally became good friends. Harry Potter became a self-confidence and brave boy.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is a great success and it's popular with people all over the world. It's well worth to seeing. Through it, we learn to believe in ourselves and help othe
第二节 书面表达 （满分25分）
假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Steve听说乡村旅游在中国城市居民中十分流行，给你发来电子邮件打听相关情况。请你用英文给他回一封电子邮件，向他介绍这方面的情况。邮件需包含以下内容：
介绍乡村旅游在中国流行这一现象；
分析其流行的原因：城市居民有体验乡村生活的需求；地方政府的大力支持；......
个人看法 ......
参考词汇：乡村旅游rural tourism
注意：
1. 词数100左右（不含开头和结尾语）；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Steve,
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Yours,
Li Hua