高二学年英语期末试题
考试时间:120分钟 试卷满分:150分
第一卷
第一部分 选词填空(共15小题,每小题1分,满分15分)
A. definite B. confidently C. lively D. apologized E. informal
1. She give a __________ description of her adventure.
2. The teacher encouraged every student to answer questions in class.
3. Susan __________ to her teacher for coming to school late and Miss Lin forgave her.
4. This is a(an) _________ meeting, so you don’t have to dress up.
5. I hope you can give me a _______ answer as soon as possible.
A. advantages B. focused C.conditions D. relaxation E. booking
6. I play the piano for __________.
7. Everyone has his own __________.
8. It was good in terms of its working __________, but the salary was too low.
9. After __________ a ticket to New York, he went on reading his book.
10. With his attention __________ on his homework, he didn’t know what was happening outside.
A.laid B. panicked C. applicants D. opportunity E. advanced
11. I miss a good _________ to give my opinion in the conference.
12. All __________ must hand in the forms before next Monday.
13. The boy had __________ the book on the bookshelf.
14. Thanks to the __________ technology, we live in an age of better communication.
15. When the fire broke out, people __________ and ran in all directions.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共10小题;每小题2分,满分20分)阅读下列短文,从所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Computer programmer David Jones earns $35,000 a year designing new computer games. Yet he cannot find a bank ready to let him have a credit card(信用卡).Instead he has been told to wait another two years until he is 18.The 16yearold works for a small firm in Liverpool where the problem of most young people of his age is finding a job. David’s firm releases(推出)two new games for the fast growing computer market each month.
But David’s biggest headache is what to do with his money. Even though he earns a lot,he cannot drive a car,take out a mortgage(抵押贷款),or get credit cards. David got his job with the Liverpool-based company four months ago,a year after leaving school with six O-levels and working for a time in a computer shop.“I got the job because the people who run the firm knew I had already written some programs”,he said. David spends some of his money on records and clothes and gives his mother 50 pounds a week. But most of his spare time is spent working.
“Unfortunately,computing was not part of our studies at school”,he said,“But I had been studying it in books and magazines for four years in my spare time. I knew what I wanted to do and never considered staying on at school. Most people in this business are fairly young,anyway”.David added,“I would like to earn a million and I suppose early retirement is a possibility. You never know when the market might disappear.”
16. In what way is David different from people of his age?
A.He often goes out with friends. B.He lives with his mother.
C.He has a handsome income. D.He graduated with six O-levels.
17. What is one of the problems that David is facing now?
A.He is too young to get a credit card. B.He has no time to learn driving.
C.He has very little spare time. D.He will soon lose his job.
18. David was able to get the job in the company because _____.
A.He had done well in all his exams. B.He had written some computer programs.
C.He was good at playing computer games. D.He had learned to use computers at school.
B
It was Molly’s job to hand her father his brown paper lunch bag each morning before he headed off to work.
One morning, in addition to his usual lunch bag, Molly handed him a second paper bag. This one was worn and held together with staples (订书钉) .
“Why two bags?” her father asked. “The other is something else,” Molly answered. “What’s in it?” “Just some stuff. Take it with you.”
He put both bags into his briefcase, kissed Molly and rushed off. At midday he opened Molly’s bag and took out the contents: two hair ribbons(丝带), three small stones, a tiny sea shell, a small doll, and 13 pennies… The busy father smiled, finished eating, and swept the desk clean into the wastebasket, Molly’s stuff included.
That evening, Molly ran up behind him as he read the paper. “Where’s my bag?” “What bag?” “The one I gave you this morning.” “I left it at the office. Why?” “I forgot to put this note in it,” she said. “Daddy, the things in the sack are the things I really like — I thought you might like to play with them. You didn’t lose the bag, did you, Daddy?” “Oh, no,” he said, lying. “I just forgot to bring it home. I’ll bring it tomorrow.” While Molly hugged her father’s neck, he unfolded the note that read: “I love you, Daddy.” Molly had given him her treasures — all that a 7-year-old girl held dear.
Love in a paper bag, and he missed it — not only missed it, but had thrown it in the wastebasket. So back he went to the office. Just ahead of the night janitor(看门人), he picked up the wastebasket and carried it home carefully. The bag didn’t look so good, but the stuff was all there and that’s what counted.
After dinner, he asked Molly to tell him about the stuff in the sack. It took a long time to tell. Everything had a story or a memory.
We should all remember that it’s not the destination that counts in life, but the journey. That journey with the people we love is all that really matters. It is such a simple truth but it is so easily forgotten.
19. Why did Molly give her father a second bag?
A. She didn’t want to keep the things in the bag.
B. She hoped those things would bring happiness to her father.
C. She wanted to remind her father of the stories behind the things.
D. She enjoyed playing with her father.
20. How did father deal with the bag after he opened it?
A. He kept it in the drawer. B. He took it back home.
C. He threw it into the wastebasket. D. He put it on his table.
21. After father heard what his daughter said, he felt_____.
A. regretful B. surprised C. sad D. satisfied
22. Which of the following is the most suitable title of the passage?
A. An important journey B. Two bags
C. Father and daughter D. Love in a paper bag
C
In the computer age, most of us think of a broadband(宽带) Internet connection to be common. Whether wired or wireless, today’s connections are many times faster. Videos play smoothly; complex websites load quickly; and the files are much bigger too.
But there’s still a catch, of course. You have to live near enough to a major city to get broadband Internet. If you don’t, it’s slow for you to use dial-up connection. And for those living really far out, there may be no Internet connection at all.
Technology experts often talk about the “last mile” problem, which refers to the difficulty of making Internet available for remote places. It is much more difficult to deliver connection to those living far from cities, especially in developing countries. Internet service providers, for their part, have been unwilling to provide connection to areas with smaller population, where the Internet users wouldn’t cover the expense.
Still, the “last mile” problem remains hard to deal with. There will always be somewhere that doesn’t have an affordable broadband connection. But someday that might not matter. If the rapid progress in cell phone technology is any indication(迹象), it may not be too long before an Internet connection simply follows you wherever you go.
23. The underlined part “a catch” (in Paragraph 2) probably means “_______”.
A. a hidden problem B. a rare challenge C. a complete failure D. a possible way
24. What can we know from the third paragraph?
A. Internet connection has not been popular in most cities.
B. Internet service providers care about countryside customers.
C. Computer is popular in developing countries.
D. It is hard to bring Internet connection to users in remote areas.
25. What may eventually settle the “last mile” problem?
A. The broadband connection’s getting faster. B. More and more Internet users.
C. More and more Internet connections. D. The rapid progress in cell phone technology.
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入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项是多余选项
A career goal should be something that makes you proud of yourself. Career goals are an important part of becoming an independent adult. 26
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An effective resume is one that highlights the education and training you received as well as your professional, employment and volunteer experience. Make sure that you treat your resume like a commercial for your career brand. Your resume should interest employers and help you get a good job.
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It’s okay to change your mind about where you want your career to end up. However, having your career goals early will help to give you the direction that you need to focus on reaching your goals.
▲Concentrate on getting all of the education that you need to pursue your career.
You need to pursue your career.
Some careers do not require any education past your high school graduation, while others will require a master’s degree or a Ph. D. 29
▲Dedicate(奉献)yourself to your career goals.
Realize that reaching your career goals may require that you have multiple jobs and excel at each one.
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Some people choose to use their talents to climb to the top of the career ladder without a college
degree.
B. Define your specific career goals as early as you can.
C. Going to university is important, but there are multiple paths towards reaching your career goals.
D. Make sure that you take every job you have seriously and demonstrate your passion.
E. Work hard to achieve the highest grades as possible throughout your academic career so that you have
maximum potential.
F. Write an effective resume.
G. Make sure that you are making the best impression possible on as many people as possible.
第三部分 英语知识运用(共三节,满分70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,从短文后所给各题四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
You had better learn to be grateful.If you are grateful,you naturally 31 yourself up to receive all kinds of blessings and good things in life.You can receive almost everything you want 32 .If you want recovery soon,start by feeling grateful that you are still 33 .If it is more money that you want,start being grateful for whatever 34 of money you already have.
You see,showing gratitude(感恩) is the key to every 35 thing in life.It is the key to successful relationships,it is the key to successful futures and it is the key to 36 healthier and happier lives.And this is where the importance of being grateful lies. 37 ,it makes life better.
One of my favorite 38 is “If you learn to appreciate more of what you already have,you will find yourself having more to appreciate.” Think about that!
Something as 39 as a “Thank you for being in my life” or “I 40 having you here with me”,can go a long way.It will make the other person feel good,and 41 it also will make you feel better!
So maybe your wife is not very 42 around the house,but she’s great at cooking your favorite 43 .Or,maybe your child 44 milk all over your new shirt right before you walked out the door for work,but usually he makes you laugh so much and makes you 45 the luckiest parent in the world.
I strongly 46 you to make a promise to yourself for the next week.Decide to 47 every morning and think of at least 5 things that you are 48 for.Then say them out loud.You will notice a smile on your face without even 49 .In 30 days you will feel completely renewed.This is the 50 of being grateful!
31.A. open B. make C. stand D. take
32.A. easily B. correctly C. truly D. clearly
33.A. lovely B. alive C. lively D. living
34.A. amount B. number C. kind D. plenty
35.A. terrible B. negative C. positive D. confusing
36.A. leading B. taking C. enjoying D. looking
37.A. Therefore B. Besides C. Anyway D. In a word
38.A. mottos B. rules C. habits D. word
39.A. pleasant B. wonderful C. short D. moving
40.A. want B. look forward to C. appreciate D. would like
41.A. for sure B. in general C. instead of D. in addition
42.A. lazy B. beautiful C. careless D. organized
43.A. vegetables B. dishes C. beef D. drinks
44.A. painted B. stopped C. spilled D. threw
45.A. become of B. feel like C. act as D. look like
46.A. persuade B. advise C. demand D. suggest
47.A. dress up B. make up C. get up D. wake up
48.A. grateful B. concerned C. anxious D. upset
49.A. pretending B. looking C. trying D. smiling
50.A. disadvantage B. power C. award D. consequences
第二节 单项选择(共15题;每小题2分,满分30分)
51. After years of hard work, he _____ a better position in the company.
A. attained B. possessed C. acknowledged D. admitted
52. She returned only _______that the house was a mess but had no idea who was ________.
A. to find; to be blamed B. finding; blamed C. to have found; blamed D. to find; to blame
53. _________many times, he still repeated the same mistake when ________the experiment.
A. Having told; doing B. Telling; having done
C. Having been told; doing D. To tell; having been done
54. We believe the time and hard work ______in completing such an assignment are _______.
A. involved; worthwhile B. involving; worth C. to involve; worthy D. involved; worth of
55. I don’t doubt he’ll come.
A. that B. what C. if D. whether
56. Would you please ________ our party?
A do me a favor attending B do me the favor to attend
C do me the favor attend D to attend
57. The two lost boys happened to come into a cave where they discovered some very valuable rock paintings_______.
A. on purpose B. by accident C. for fun D. in return
58. As it turned out to be a small house party, we _____ so formally.
A. needn’t dress up B. didn’t have to dress up
C. needn’t have dressed up D. might not have dressed up
59. Well ______of the environmental problem, he is determined to arouse the public ______of protecting the environment.
A. awareness; aware B. aware; awareness
C. conscious; conscious D. consciousness; consciousness
60. The film brought the hours back to me ______ I was taken good care of in that far-away village.
A. until B. that C. when D. where
61. As we know, green employees cannot develop well they lack chances of practising.
A. before B. when C. while D. unless
62. Most educators believe a challenging situation can often the best qualities of a person.
A. turn up B. call for C.make up D. bring out
63. The lesson had gone on for 20 minutes more than expected and I pretty hungry.
A. am feeling B. felt C. has felt D. feel
64. The careless man received a ticket for speeding. He have driven so fast.
A. shouldn’t B. wouldn’t C. can’t D. mustn’t
65. He didn't make ______ clear when and where the meeting would be held.
A. this B. that C. it D. these
第三节 (共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
An idea to cycle to Tibet occurred to me one year age. I know 66. ________ idea is quite practical in economical way. For one thing, I can’t have too much money. For another, it is bound to do me good because I can take in fresh air 67. ________ the way there. I called Tom, 68. ________ had borrowed me a sum of money, telling him my idea. He was excited at my words and 69. ________ (promise) to pay off his debt as soon as possible. He also offered to team up with me. 70. ________ (apparent), he also showed great interest in this trip. Five months 71. ________ our trip, we kept taking exercise and built up our strong body because we knew 72. ________ would be impossible to realize our dream without being 73. ________ (health). I used to hear that some people 74. ________ (make) a trip there died from the lack of oxygen – they did devote their lives to their dream! But the cost is too much. So 75. ________ of us insisted on running in the morning form time to time.
第二卷
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分35分)
第一节 短文改错(满分10分)
We middle school students have had many tests or exam. We have achieved success and suffer failure. Different students take different attitudes to failure.
Some is in low spirits when they don’t do well in the exams. They usually lose their heart and no longer study so harder as before. But most students take an active attitude towards failure. They encourage themselves to be confidently. They try to find out but analyse the causes so that they will no longer make same mistakes.
I agree with those which have active attitudes. As we all known, failure is the mother of success.
第二节 书面表达(满分25分)
假如你是黎明,上高中后,老师制止你们带智能手机(smartphone),理由是有碍学习,担心你迷恋上网。请你给老师写一封信,劝说他们同意你们上学带智能手机。
注意:1. 信中内容包括下面的所有内容;
2. 词数:100左右,画线部分不计入总词数;
3. 信的开都和结尾已经给出,但不计入总词数。
事由 :老师制止你们带智能手机,劝说他们同意你们日常生活中用智能手机
原因: 1. 有利于查找资料,下载微课(WeCourse)
2. 浏览新闻,了解信息;
3. 作为高中生,我们正在形成自己的判断能力
Dear teachers,
I ’m writing to persuade you to let us use the smartphone in our daily life .
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Looking forward to your reply.
英语答案
1’) 1-5 CBDEA 6-10 DACEB 11-15 DCAEB
2’) 16- 18 CAB 19-22 BCAD 23-25 ADD 26-30 CFBED
1.5’) 31—35 ACBAC 36—40 CDACC 41—45 ADBCB 46—50 BDACB
2’) 51-55 ADCAA 56-60 BBCBC 61-65 BDBAC
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改错:
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作文One possible version:
Dear teachers,
I’m writing to persuade you to let us use the smartphone in our daily life. We know you’re afraid that we may be addicted to phone games, which will affect our study. Actually, every coin has its two sides. We still think that using the smartphone can bring us much more advantages.
First of all, I think it would be better if we can use the smartphone because not only can we go through a wide range of learning resources on the Internet but also we can download the WeCourses provided by our school. Furthermore, we can broaden our horizons by reading various news online. Last but not least, as high school students, we are building up our sense of judgment. Given chances, we are sure that we will learn how to use the smart phone effectively.
I do hope you can take my suggestion into consideration and make a final decision. Looking forward to your reply.
Yours, Li Ming