高二英语期末考试(共15页).doc

精选优质文档-倾情为你奉上第卷（共100分）第一部分 听力 (共两节, 满分20分)第一节 (共5小题；每小题1分，满分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. What does the woman think of the movie?A. Its amusing.    B. Its exciting.      C. Its disappointing.2. How will Susan spend most of her time in France?A. Traveling around.     B. Studying at a school.     C. Looking after her aunt.3. What are the speakers talking about?A. Going out.          B. Ordering drinks.        C. Preparing for a party.4. Where are the speakers?A. In a classroom.        B. In a library.           C. In a bookstore.5. What is the man going to do?A. Go on the Internet.       B. Make a phone call.       C. Take a train trip.第二节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What is the woman looking for?A. An information office.     B. A police station.     C. A shoe repair shop.7. What is the Town Guide according to the man?A. A brochure.             B. A newspaper.           C. A map.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What does the man say about the restaurant?A. Its the biggest one around.B. It offers many tasty dishes.C. Its famous for its seafood.9. What will the woman probably order?A.Fried fish.             B. Roast chicken.      C. Beef steak.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Where will Mr. White be at 11 oclock?A. At the office.         B. At the airport.      C. At the restaurant.11. What will Mr. White probably do at one in the afternoon?A. Receive a guest.         B. Have a meeting.            C. Read a report.12. When will Miss Wilson see Mr. White?A. At lunch time.       B. Late in the afternoon.       C. The next morning.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Why is Bill going to Germany?A. To work on a project.   B. To study German.    C. To start a new company.14.What did the woman dislike about Germany？A. The weather.         B. The food.             C. The schools.15. What does Bill hope to do about his family？A. Bring them to Germany.B. Leave them in England.C. Visit them in a few months.16. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Fellow-travelers. B. Colleagues. C. Classmates.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. When did it rain last time in Juarez?A. Three days ago. B. A month ago. C. A year ago.18. What season is it in Juarez?A. Spring. B. Summer. C. Autumn.19. What are the elderly advised to do?A. Take a walk in the afternoon.B. Keep their homes cool.C. Drink plenty of water.20. What is the speaker doing?A. Hosting a radio program. B. Conducting a seminar. C. Forecasting the weather.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、D）中，选出最佳选项。ADuring the month of September, a dear friend of mine lost her husband suddenly in an accident. This accident was sudden and certainly unexpected. We sometimes take our loved ones for granted, and we expect that they will be with us forever. However, as we all know, life does not work that way and sometimes we get a wake up call that shocks us and realize how short life is.In comforting her, I tried to imagine if I were in her shoes how would I feel. It was impossible to imagine what she was going through. What words do I say to help her? Sometimes words just can not express our feelings. Sometimes our actions are much more meaningful than words. A hug can sometimes express more than our words will ever express. Sometimes, just being there to listen is more meaningful and helpful to people.As I was leaving the funeral parlor (葬礼), I ran into Marilyn. She is one of those friends who is with you in the good times and is always by your side in the bad times. She has a sense of humor that makes everyone feel at ease. We chatted for a few moments, and then she asked me how my job was. I was telling her I was having a stressful week with my job. She listened to me, then without saying a word, she took her hands and placed them on my face, and said to me, “But at least you have a day.”Since that day, when I start feeling stressed, I remind myself of Marilyns wordsbut at least I have a day! Things could be a lot worse, but I am alive and I have a lot to be thankful for.21. The author was shocked probably because _.A. she received a call at night suddenlyB. her friends husband died of an accidentC. she took anything for granted in lifeD. her loved one left her suddenly one day22. The author was most likely to comfort her friend by _.A. saying many kind words to her friendB. imaging how sad her friend wasC. listening to her friend sincerelyD. going through a lot of troubles23. According to the author, Marilyn was _.A. positive, helpful and humorousB. strong, honest and cleverC. lucky, active and determinedD. wealthy, noble and friendly24. By saying “But at least you have a day”, Marilyn means that _.A. you will die soon after the dayB. a day is long enough for youC. life is really too short for all of usD. you are still alive and should be gratefulB LSE Summer School, located in the heart of London, is the largest university summer school in Europe. Our courses are suitable for those who are at, or are about to start university. Our school will begin accepting applications in March 2017.CoursesAccounting, Finance, Law, Economics, Business and International Relations.DatesSession One: 6-26 July; Session Two: 27 July-14 August.Rates The student rateThe standard rateOne Session1,7752,500Both Sessions2,9754,250l The student rate applies to all full-time students who are studying at a university or college anywhere in the world.l Accommodation is not included.l In addition, a 50 application fee must be paid when submitting your application.Application requirements If you have studied in the UK, you dont need any additional English qualifications. Students from other countries will generally not require visa to study at our school. However, you will enter the UK as a “Student Visitor”. Course changes are permitted before the start of the programme and within three days of the session. If you have any questions, please click here to see our frequently asked questions or contact us.25. You will probably find the passage _.A. in a magazineB. in a newspaperC. in a textbookD. on a website26. According to the text, Jack, a full-time student in London, will at least pay _ for his one-session programme in LSE Summer School.A.1,775B.1,825C.2,500D.2,55027. For what purpose is the text written?A. Attracting students to attend the programmes in LSE Summer School.B. Introducing some famous teachers and courses in LSE Summer School.C. Getting students to know more about the programmes in the UK.D. Offering some cheaper courses for students from the UK.CGossip (闲话) moves so quickly that few people have time to cover their ears, even if they want to.“I hate it when others gossip about me,” said Mandy Miraglia, 16, a high school student from California, “but to be honest, gossip with my friends makes me feel I am trusted and belong to the group.” Miraglia is not the only person who feels like that.Gossip has long been looked down on as little more than nonsense and bad manners. But recent research has shown that gossip has many positive effects on your social life. “There has been a trend among people to dislike gossip.” said David Sloan Wilson, a professor from the State University of New York in Binghamton, US. “But gossip appears to be a very important form of behaviour in a group of friends, defining their group membership.”For 18 months, Kevin Kniffin, from the University of Wisconsin, US, researched the behaviour of 50 people. He found that gossip levels peaked when a sports team included a slacker, someone who regularly missed practices or showed up late. Other members of the team would soon start to joke about the slackers shortcomings behind his back, because they think they are bad for the whole team.Gossip about the mistakes of senior members helps newcomers rebuild their confidence after a failure.It also helps relieve social and professional anxiety. Long-term studies show that people around the world devote from a fifth to two thirds or more of their daily conversation to gossip, and men appear to be just as eager for gossip as women.It is hard to judge gossip, but it is more powerful than you think.28. The author would probably agree that _.A. gossip is bad mannersB. gossip has many good effectsC. gossip is somewhat like nonsenseD. gossip is more powerful than advice29. What does the underlined word “slacker” in Paragraph 5 mean according to the context?A. Someone who values the team benefit much.B. Someone who does not do what they should well.C. Someone who is active in sports.D. Someone who shows no much interest in sports.30. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. Gossip is a useful way of building group membership.B. Gossip can possibly make someone else confident.C. Generally, women are more fond of gossip than men.D. Actually everyone gossips to some degree in their daily conversation.31. The first two paragraphs are used to _.A. point out a common factB. list the bad effects of gossipC. show peoples attitudes towards gossipD. analyze the two sides of gossipDThe Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night­Time is a novel about a 15­year­old autistic boy named Christopher Boone. After discovering the dead body of Wellington, his neighbors dog, Christopher decides to find out the cause of the dogs death. He records his findings, as he has decided that he will create a “murder mystery novel” of the situation. But like any murder mystery novel, nothing is as simple as it seems. Christopher runs into many difficult situations because of his disability. He again and again mentions how he admires Sherlock Holmes (a fictional detective), which gives me an understanding as to why he continues to look into Wellingtons death even after his father makes him promise not to.Christophers story seems so true and heartfelt that it makes the novel an entertaining reading. The author, Mark Haddon, had me wanting to keep reading to find out what Christopher would get himself into next.Haddon shows how Christophers disability affects how he goes about solving the mystery. Christopher has difficulty in communicating or forming relationships with others, but he has a great visual (视力的) memory and ability to understand difficult math.This book was required reading at my school, but it became more than something I had to read. Haddon showed how these disabilities affect the lives of not only the children diagnosed (诊断) with them, but also those around them.The novel feels real because it was written from Christophers point of view. For example, when Christopher explains that when he was little he didnt understand much about other people having minds, it gives the impression that hes a real person.I believe that teenagers sometimes arent sensitive to kids with mental disabilities. I think that when people read this novel, they will have a better understanding of what people with mental disabilities and those around them have to deal with on a daily basis.32. An “autistic (in Para. 1)” person usually refers to someone who _.A. is unable to use his legsB. likes reading novelsC. is disliked by people around himD. is unable to communicate with others well33. According to the writer, Christopher doesnt give up looking into the murder because _.A. he wants to get over his disabilitiesB. he is encouraged by Sherlock HolmesC. he wants to do something for his neighborD. he wants to prove to his father that he is useful34. The passage suggests that the writer _.A. didnt want to read the book at firstB. thought the book is too simpleC. found it hard to stop reading the bookD. believed the story really happened35. In the writers opinion, Haddon makes the story feel real by _.A. telling us the story can happen around usB. writing from Christophers point of viewC. making it easy to understand the storyD. giving a lot of explanations第二节（共五小题; 每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文的内容，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。(请将答案填涂在答题卡71-75题位置)_36 Exactly how many dropouts is another issue. Recent studies of dropout rates have had conflicting results.For one thing, schools define and measure their dropout rates differently. Some researchers say about 15 to 20% of public school students do not complete their education. But many other experts and policymakers believe that for the past twenty years, the dropout rate has been around thirty percent. _37 Researchers say almost half of them leave school. At the same time, almost half the states let students leave school before the age of eighteen without informing their parents. _38 A Northeastern University study in 2002 found that almost half of all dropouts age sixteen to twenty-four did not have a job.The lack of a high school education can also lead to other problems. An estimated two-thirds of prisoners in the United States dropped out of high school. Recent studies have shown that the majority of students who drop out do not do it because they are failing. _39 Some students feel that educators place low expectations on them. Teen pregnancies also add to the dropout problem.During the past twenty years, there have been efforts to increase graduation rates through education reforms. _40 These include alternative high schools to meet special needs.A. There is a high dropout rate from some college courses.B. Some communities are working on dropout prevention programs.C. Many are bored with their classes or feel disconnected from their school and teachers.D. Many young people in the United States never finish high school.E. For Latino and black students, the numbers are even higher.F. They provide free transportation and childcare to help young mothers and fathers finish school.G. Finding a good job without a high school education is more and more difficult.第三部分 完形填空 (共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)阅读下面的短文，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。Back in the 15th century, in a tiny village in Germany, lived a family with eighteen children. Eighteen! In order 41 to keep food on the table, the father, a goldsmith by profession worked almost eighteen hours 42 day at his trade. Despite their seemingly _43 condition, two of the eldest children had a dream. They both wanted to pursue their talent for art. 44 , they knew well that their father would never be able to 45_ eit