【亚新】上海市七宝中学2016-2017学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题(含答案).docx(11页).doc

-【亚新】上海市七宝中学2016-2017学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题(含答案).docx-第 11 页2016-2017学年七宝中学高二下学期期末试卷II. Grammar and Vocabulary Section ADirections: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.You 21 think your English skills are good, but do you know what a "knowledge navigator" is? How about a :replenishment controller”?Don't worry if you don't understand what these two job titles are- 22 would most native English speakers. But thanks to 23 UK company, we know that these titles from two job adverts mean “teacher” and “shelf stacker（货架整理员）”The Plain English Campaign(PEC) 24 (woke) since 1979 to rid the UK of over-complicated language. Its aim is to make English as clear as possible for members of the public. It rewrites and edits documents, such as government application forms or job advertisements, 25(make) them understandable.Research carried out last year by Business in the Community, a UK charity, even found that two third of 16-to-24-year-olds are put off applying for jobs 26 they dont understand their descriptions. 27“Jargon（专业术语）is describing is very important. It should be articulated（表达）very clearly,” Steve Jenner,PEC spokesperson,told the BBC.According to the Guardian, some of 28 (unusual) workplace jargon includes “blue-sky thinking”-meaning open-minded planning-”touch base offline”-meaning to meet and talk 29 person-and “dont let the grass grow too long”-which is another way of asking someone to work faster.But its not just documents and workplace language 30 the PEC targets. Every year, it nominates public figures for its “Foot in Mouth award”. To put ones mouth is a phrase that means to say something foolish. For the last two years, US president Donald Trump has features on the list.“Trump is notoriously（极度地） generous when it comes to providing memorable nonsense,”the PEC wrote on its website. “He seemed to say something daft every few days during his campaign for the Republication Presidential candidacy.”Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there isone word more than you need.A. thirstB. stoleC. shapingD. heavilyAB.inspirationAD. hitBC.touchingBD.imaginativeCD.reportedlyABC. curisityYou may still remember the “Eight Minutes of Tokyo” in the closing ceremony of the Rio Olympics last August. Even if the Tokyo Games wasnt going to be here for another four years, the performance of the new host successfully 31the show (大出风头) with its famous animated characters Doraemon, Hello Kitty and Super Mario.It was a wise choice since there is probably nothing that shouts “Japan” more loudly than the countrys animation, known as “Japanimation”. And this year 32the 100th anniversary of the very first Japanese cartoon, made in 1917.In the past century, the wild imagination of Japanese animators continued to feed our 33 . Monsters, fairies, robots and magic feature often in their work. It has also been inspiring film industries in other parts of the world. The 34story of Disneys The Lion King(1994), for example, actually comes from Japans Kimba the White Lion ( 森林大帝，1965). Andthe 1999 Hollywood 35film, The Matrix, was also 36 influenced by the 1989 Japanese manga Ghost in the Shell (攻壳机动队).“I love his films. I study his films. I watch his films when Im looking for 37,” our 38for this imaginary world is only growing.At the end of last year, for example, the story of Japanese cartoon Pokemon (宠物小精灵，1997-) was brought to life with the help of augmented reality (AR，增强现实) technology. People in many countries are often seen searching for Pokemon in real life locations through the screens of their phones. They play it on their way to school, to work, and during holiday outings. Although Pokemon began as a video game a year before the cartoon came out, people should give the animation a “Thanks” for bringing it to a wider audience.Besides being a source of entertainment, Japanese animation is also a 39 force of our daily lives. For example, wearing glasses used to be considered as uncool and geeky (书呆子气的), but after the 1981 TV animation Arale (阿拉蕾), in which there is a heavily-nearsighted (高度近视 的) girl with wings and magic powers, glasses soon became fashionable. And the language we use the word meng (萌), to name one is also 40from Japanese animation.But interestingly, with all the imagination that is so admired by modern fans, it would still be hard for Japanese animators in 1917 to believe that the two-dimensional worlds that they were creating at the time would have such a big influence in todays three-dimensional world.III. Reading Comprehension Section ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Reading to me is all about personal growth. Growth through reading can take many 41 .It can come from seeing the world through the eyes of someone else, the new truth or reconnecting with a truth long 42 . It can even come from an uncontained guffaw（狂笑） while reading a humorous passage. Growth through reading is not about reaching a certain level or reading so many minutes a day. It is 43 not about finding one type of reading material more valid than another. Its about making something such an 44 part of your life that you dont feel the need to quantity what youre doing. You should read because you want to, not because you have to.At a recent workshop it was argued that, as adults, we often make the mistake of 45 children to do things we dont do ourselves. Before chastising (punishing) your child for watching videos or playing games, ask yourself how you use your spare time. As adults we need to lead by example. When was the last time you 46 that 500-page classic instead of checking social media or watching television? If something isnt good enough toe you or 47 your time, then why would you like your children to feel 48 ?We also tend to forget that the journey can often be more illuminating 49 that the actual goal.This is definitely the 50 with reading. I am not talking about the journey that takes place within the pages of a book. I am talking about the personal journey that is possible when a child finds something that 51 their interest, latches onto it-and in so doing discoveries new worlds they never knew existed. The ownership in discovering and exploring ones own interests is magical.B.accepted46.A.set upB.looked upC.picked upD.turned upC.similarlyC.disappointing53.A.set inB.step inC.take inD.look inWhat does it 53 if a child is reading books that are “too easy” or “below their level” if it still bring them joy? Why is that a bad thing? Yes, stagnation（停止，滞止）can hamper growth, but as adults that is where we can 53 and help. It is our duty to help 54 our childrens horizons by knowing what excites and drives them and then presenting them with new and exciting literary options within that context. Whatever your child likes to read-if it is “War and Peace,” magazines, comics, online articles, video game directions or the back of a cereal box-take that, encourage it and build on it by introducing new 55 . Do not take away a childs joy.Without joy, reading is no longer reading. Its work.Section BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.（A）Everyone gathered around and Paddy read out loud, slowly, his tone growing sadder and sadder. The little headline said: BOXER RECEIVES LIFF SENTENCE.Frank Cleary, aged 26, professional boxer, was today found guilty of the murder of Albert Gumming, aged 32, laborer, last July. The jury(陪审团) reached its decision after only ten minutes, recommending the most severe punishment to the court. It was, said the Judge, a simple case. Cumming and Cleary had quarreled violently at the Harbour Hotel on July 23rd and police saw Cleary kicking at the head of the unconscious Gumming. When arrested, Cleary was drunk but clear-thinking.Cleary was sentenced to life imprisonment with hard labour. Asked if he had anything to say, Cleary answered, “Just dont tell my mother.”“It happened over three years ago,” Paddy said helplessly. No one answered him or moved, for no one knew what to do. “Just dont tell my mother,” said Fee numbly(麻木地). “And no one did! Oh, God! My poor, poor Frank!”Paddy wiped the tears from his face and said. “Fee, pack your things. Well go to see him.”She half-rose before sinking back, her eyes in her small white face stared as if dead. “I can't go,” she said without a hint of pain, yet making everyone feel that the pain was there. “It would kill him to see me. I know him so wellhis pride, his ambition. Let him bear the shame alone, its what he wants. Weve got to help him keep his secret. What good will it do him to see us?”Paddy was still weeping, not for Frank, but for the life which had gone from Fees face, for the dying in her eyes. Frank had always brought bitterness and misfortune, always stood between Fee and himself. He was the cause of her withdrawal from his heart and the hearts of his children. Every time it looked as if there might be happiness for Fee, Frank took it away. But Paddys love for her was as deep and impossible to wipe out as hers was for Frank.So he said, “Well, Fee, we wont go. But we must make sure he is taken care of. How about if I write to Father Jones and ask him to look out for Frank?”There was no excitement in the eyes, but a faint pink stole into her cheeks. “Yes, Paddy, do that. Only make sure he knows not to tell Frank we found out. Perhaps it would ease Frank to think for certain that we dont know.”56. Paddy cried because he thought .A. Frank did kill someone and deserved the punishmentB. Frank should have told Fee what had happenedC. what had happened to Frank was killing FeeD. Frank had always been a man of bad moral character57. The underlined sentence “She half-rose before sinking back” in Paragraph 6 shows that .A. Fee was so heart-broken that she could hardly stand upB. Fee didnt want to upset Paddy by visiting FrankC. Fee couldnt leave her family to go to see FrankD.Fe e struggled between wanting to see Frank and respecting his wish58. What can be inferred from the passage?A. The jury and the judge agreed on the Boxers Sentence of Life Imprisonment. B.The police found Gumming unconscious, heavily struck by Frank.C. The family didnt find out what had happened to Frank until 3 years later.D. Frank didnt want his family to know the sentence to him, most probably out of his pride.59. What is Frank and Paddys probable relationship with Fee?A. Frank is Fees son and Paddy is Fees brother.B. Frank is Fees son and Paddy is Fees husband.C. Frank is Fees brother and Paddy is Fees lover.D. Frank is Fees lover and Paddy is Fees husband.（B）Shakespeares Globe Theatre and Exhibition TourOverviewShakespeare's Globe Exhibition is the world's largest exhibition devoted to Shakespeare. Located beneath the reconstructed Globe Theatre on London's Bankside, the exhibition explores the remarkable story of the Globe, and brings Shakespeare's world to life using a range of interactive displays and live demonstrations.HighlightsTour the reconstructed Globe Theatre and see how plays were staged in Shakespeare's day All-day access to the interactive Globe ExhibitionActors, recordings and interactive displays bring Shakespeare's world to life ScheduleApril 23 to October 99:00am to 5:00pm. On Monday, tours run all day. Tuesday to Saturday, last tour departs at 12:30pm and at 11:30am on Sunday due to performances taking place on these days.October 10 to March 31 10:00am to 5:00pm.Important note: Rehearsals(排练) will also take place throughout the Theatre Season. Please notethat access to the Globe Theatre may be restricted and there may be occasions when the Globe tours are unable to run. When the Globe tours are not available, Rose or Bankside tours can be offered instead.Additional infoInclusions: Entrance fee and all day access to ExhibitionGuided tour of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre (maximum 50 people)Exclusions(不包含项目): Hotel pickup and drop off Food and drinks, unless specifiedPricingClick the link below to check pricing & availability on your preferred travel date. Our pricing is constantly updated to ensure you always receive the lowest price possible - we 100% guarantee it.TheatreTourand ExhibitionShakespeare's Globe Theatre Tour and ExhibitionTheatreTourand Afternoon TeaShakespeare's Globe Theatre Tour and Exhibition plus Afternoon Tea at 3:00pm in the Swan Brasserie or Bar.60. The passage can be found .Ain a newspaperBin a magazineCon the InternetDin a guidebook 61.In this Shakespeares Globe Theatre Tour, we can .Avisit the original Globe TheatreBenjoy a British afternoon tea for freeCexperience Shakespeares world in an interactive way Dvisit the exhibition in the Globe Theatre62. What is true about the tour according to the passage? ARehearsals may affect the tour.BThe pricing remains the same. CPerformances take place throughout the year.DThe opening hours are the same in May and in November.（C）Since quitting can start feelings such as guilt and shame, we often do everything possible to avoid it, “We're taught from our earliest days that if you quit something, it means you're a failure," says the psychologist Will Meek. He, however, suggests we view quitting differently.Quitting is like deciding to rearrange a room: youve grown comfortable with the status, and it can be hard to picture the end result or even see why change is necessary. And yet, there's the upsetting feeling that youre no longer entirely satisfied with your current circumstances, perhaps even that youve stopped making progress. While it's not out of the question for feelings of regret to surface after a major refit, leaving a position, project or situation can reveal exciting possibilities, making you feel inspired and renewed.