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精选优质文档-倾情为你奉上广东省广州市南沙区2016-2017学年高二英语下学期期中试题第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题，每小题2分，共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。A For the first time in Hong Kongs history, an entertainer has been written into middle school textbooks. He is considered one of the best actors in Hong Kong. Yes, he is Chow Yun-fat. The example of his long hard struggle for success has been used in a chapter in a Hong Kong middle school textbook. Using his experience, students can learn to make the most of their time and grab every opportunity to succeed. On hearing about this, Chow said happily, “I really hope that my experiences can make young people understand that one should not be afraid of difficulties and setbacks, for they are the only way to success.” Indeed, Chow has traveled a long and difficult path to reach his success. In 1955, he was born into a poor family in Hong Kong. When he was 17, he had to leave school. He worked in a number of jobs- as a postman, camera salesman and taxi driver. These experiences paved the way for him to play all kinds of roles later in life. Chow broke into the film industry in the late 1970s. He was one of the hardest working actors and starred in a number of popular TV dramas and films including” Shanghai Bund” and “ A Better Tomorrow”. Since 1985, he has won many awards including Taiwans Golden Horse Awards and Hong Kong Film Awards. In 1995, he went to Hollywood. Although he was already in his 40s, he had to learn English. He even put chopsticks in his mouth to practice pronouncing certain sounds.His film, “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”, began to gain him more fame and recognition around the world. In 1998, the mayor of Chicago set aside January 12 as Chow Yun-fat Day.”1. Chow Yun-fat has been written into middle school textbooks mainly because _. A. he plays best in Hong Kong B. his experiences are very specialC he keeps on struggling for success D. he is well thought of2. Chow Yun-fat felt _ when he learned that he had been written into middle school text books. A. surprised B. sad C. shy D. happy 3. What can we infer from the passage? A. Chow Yun-fat is proud of his success. B. Chow Yun-fat is popular both at home and abroad. C. Chow Yun-fat prefers to make a living by selling cameras rather than by performing. D. Chow Yun-fat has won more awards than other actors.4. The underlined sentence suggests _.A. chopsticks if of great help to practice English pronunciationB. Chow Yun-fat is willing to struggle with difficulties C. Chow Yun-fat has suffered a lot since he went to HollywoodD. it is hard for a person who is over 40 years old to learn spoken English5. The author wrote this passage to _.A. introduce Chows way to successB. praise Chow for his excellent performanceC. call on people to learn from ChowD. show why Chow is popular B Happy birthday! Do birthdays really make people happy? Of course they do. Birthdays celebrate the day we were born. Besides, that extra candle on the cake suggests another year of growth and maturity（成熟）-or so we hope. We all like to imagine that were getting wiser and not just older. Most of us enjoy seeing the miracle of growth in others, as well. For instance, seeing our children develop and learn new things makes us feel proud. For Americans, like people in most cultures, growing up is a wonderful process. But growing old? Thats a different story.Growing old is not exactly pleasant for people in youth-oriented American culture. Most Americans like to look young, act young and feel young. As the old saying goes, “Youre as young as you feel.” Older people joke about how many years young they are, rather than how many years old. People in some countries value the aged as a source of experience and wisdom. But Americans seem to favor those that are young, or at least “young at heart”.Many older Americans find the “golden years” to be anything but golden. Economically, “senior citizens” often struggle just to get by. Retirement at age 65 brings a sharp decrease in personal income. Social security benefits usually cannot make up the difference. Older people may suffer from poor nutrition, medical care and housing. Some even experience age discrimination（歧视）. In 1987, American sociologist Pat Moore dressed up like an older person and wandered city streets. She was often treated rudely-even cheated and robbed. However, dressed as a young person, she received much more respect.Unfortunately, the elderly population in America is increasing fast. Why? People are living together. Fewer babies are being born. And middle-aged “baby borners” are rapidly entering the groups of the elderly. America may soon be a place where wrinkles（皱纹）are “in”. Marketing experts are already noticing this group of consumers.6. We can infer from the second paragraph that . A. young people lack experience and wisdom B. American older people often joke about their old age C. American culture is very young D. different countries have different opinions on the old age7. The main idea of the third paragraph is . A. the golden years can make the old earn lots of money and receive good medical care B. the old people in America are leading a hard life without good nutrition, medical care or housing C. the old in America have to retire at the age of 65 D. American social security benefits are not good8. From the last paragraph we know that the underlined word “in” can be replaced by_ . A. seriousB. badC. disappearing slowly D. growing fast9. What should be mentioned in the following paragraph? A. The public will change their attitude towards old people. B. People will provide more services to the old in their communities C. The government will pass laws to ensure the benefits of the old D. Companies will soon produce more goods for old Americans10. From this passage we can know . A. in America, growing up is as wonderful a process as growing old B. in America, growing up is a wonderful process, while growing old is not C. in America, growing old is a wonderful process, while growing up is not D. in America, growing up is not a wonderful processCHarvard researchers have created a tough, low-cost, biodegradable (可生物降解的) material inspired by insects" hard outer shells. The material"s inventors say it has a number of possible uses and someday could provide a more environmentally friendly alternative to plastic. The material, made from shrimp ("虾) shells and proteins produced from silk, is called "shrilk." It is thin, clear, flexible and strong. A major benefit of the material is its biodegradability. Plastic"s toughness and flexibility represented a revolution in materials science during the 1950s and "60s. Decades later, however, plastic"s very durability (耐用性) is raising questions about how appropriate it is for one-time products such as plastic bags, or short-lived consumer goods, used in the home for a few years and then cast into a landfill where they will degrade for centuries. What is the point of making something that lasts 1,000 years? Shrilk not only will degrade in a landfill, but its basic components are used as fertilizer (肥料), and so will enrich the soil. Shrilk has great potential, the inventors said. Materials from which it is made are plentiful in nature, found in everything ranging from shrimp shells, insect bodies to living plants. That makes shrilk low cost, and its mass production possible should it be used for products demanding a lot of material. Work on shrilk is continuing in the lab. The inventors said the material becomes flexible when wet, so they"re exploring ways to use it in wet environments. They"re also developing simpler production processes, which could be used for non-medical products, like for computer cases and other products inside the home. They"re even exploring combining it with other materials, like carbon fibers, to give it new properties.11: Paragraph I of the passage is mainly about shritk"s_.Aremarkable designBinteresting nameCmajor characteristicsDbasic elements12: What has become a concern about plastic?AUsing it properly. BProducing it cheaply.CDeveloping its properties quickly. DEvaluating its contributions fairly.13: According to the inventors, shrilk has great potential partly because_.Ait can help plastic degrade Bit can be found in living thingsCits mass production has been realized Dits raw materials are abundant in nature14:What are the inventors doing in the lab?AReplacing carbon fibers with shrilk.BTesting ahrilk"s use in wet conditions.CMaking shrilk out of used household goods.DImproving shrilk"s flexibility for medical purposes.15:Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?ARecent Progress in Environmental ProtectionBBenefits of Insects in Scientific ResearchCThe Harm of One-time ProductsDA Possible Alternative to PlasticD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。选项中有两项为多余选项。 You've decided on getting a goldfish? Great! 16 Use the tips in this article to determine which fish is right for you and how to keep it healthy.Get your tank. When kept in healthy conditions, goldfish can grow to be anywhere from five to ten inches long, even if they are half an inch when you buy them. 17 If not, you will have to continue buying larger tanks throughout the fish's lifetime. 18 There are many varieties of fish out there; Comets, Fantails, Black Moors, Pearlscales, Orandas, and hundreds more, ranging in price from thirteen cents to two-hundred dollars. Do some research to pick one that is suitable for your tank.Buy from a fishing store.  Try not to buy them from pet stores. The fish stores often have fish in better condition and are more knowledgeable about fish care. Dont save some cash to buy a thirteen cent feeder fish. 19 Observe and choose a fish. Does it have white spots on it's body? 20 If it is floating upside down or swimming awkwardly? If the answer to any of these is yes, do not choose that fish." A fish should be swimming upright at a relaxed pace.A. Are its eyes abnormally swollen? B. Buy the largest tank you can afford. C. Some fish can often be shipped to you. D. Know what type of goldfish you want. E. These fish are often unhealthy and of poor quality.F. Don't pick a fish that has been living in a tank with sick fish. G. Owning a pet goldfish can be a rewarding experience for fish keepers. 第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45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，从短文后各题所给的四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。I Am Truly Grateful That I Had CancerAt the age of 10, I was diagnosed with cancer. During treatment, I understood everything but the 21 of my case. It was not until recently that I realized how sick I was then. This November of 2015 will 22 my five years off chemotherapy(化疗) and I will be finally 23 of cancer. I know sick children often felt blue. In order to help brighten their 24 , I created a program through which I brought celebrities(名人) children 25 and respected to visit them in hospitals. The 26 I received from being able to 27 up the childrens day was indescribable. This fall, I will 28 my junior year of high school. I love learning and I truly 29 the time spent in school because during chemotherapy treatments I was often too 30 to attend. Another big part of my life is 31 activity. During my treatment it was very hard for me to walk let alone 32 . After finishing chemotherapy my main 33 was being able to run and play 34 again. Im overjoyed to say Ive been able to 35 that aim. Being able to stand on the court and play sports again is a(n) 36 feeling. To me its important to convey a 37 of positivity and hope that anyone can make the most of any situation in life. Many dont 38 and think its strange when I say this, but Im truly grateful that I had cancer. Having experienced that, I have become brave 39 have also gained appreciation for life. I know with determination everyone can follow their 40 . 21. A. developmentB. seriousnessC. name D. cause22. A. mark B. end C. begin D. reward23. A. warned B. informed C. suspected D. cured24. A. spirits B. future C. rooms D. way25. A. attracted B. impressed C. admired D. missed26. A. respect B. joy C. gift D. education27. A. make B. clear C. clean D. light28. A. enter B. leave C. visit D. drop29. A. kill B. save C. treasure D. waste30. A. young B. weak C. lazy D. busy31. A. mental B. indoor C. physical D. social32. A. swim B. lie C. jump D. run33. A. goal B. task C. problem D. idea34. A. cards B. chess C. sports D. music35. A. further B. kick C. set D. achieve36. A. amazing B. puzzling C. satisfying D. touching37. A. note B. message C. word D. wish38. A. speak B. apologize C. understand D. remember39. A. and B. but C. or D. so40. A. steps B. examples C. suggestions D. dreams第二节（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，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。 The Language of LoveMusic is a universal language, which has the most powerful magic in the world. Music is a sweet language to show love to those who love us and those who 41. _ (love) by us. Music is also a friendly language for unfamiliar people to show kindness. It is living everywhere and all the time in our daily life.I learned this while 42._ (take) care of a seagull unfortunate enough to swallow a hook( 挂钩 ). After 43._ (call) the wildlife rescue center and learning that all its vehicles were out on other business, I carefully 44._ (wrap) the wild bird in a towel and carried him to my friends car. The only way 45. _ (keep) him calm was by singing. For 30 minutes, I sang 46._ (soft) to the small creature until finally delivering him to those 47._ could help. Im not certain 48._ happened afterward, but for that brief period, we two vastly different species connected, bridging 49._ gap between us through songs.50._ doesnt matter whether there will be difficulties in communication，for love is always the theme of each piece of musi