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1、精选优质文档-倾情为你奉上洛阳市20162017学年第二学期期中考试高二英语试卷本试卷共12页，全卷满分150分，考试用时120分钟。*祝考试顺利*注意事项：1. 答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。用2B铅笔将答题卡上试卷类型A后的方框涂黑。2. 选择题的作答:每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。写在试题卷、演草纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。3. 非选择题的作答:用签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试题卷、演草纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。4. 考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并上交。第一部

2、分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。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. What will the woman do this Friday?A. Watch a movie.B. Go to his brothers. C. Look after Lois.2. Whats the time now?A.

3、 4：00. B. 6：00. C. 7:00.3. What does the woman ask the man to do?A. Drive the car.B. Fasten the seat belt. C. Take it easy.4. Who is working for the school TV station?A. Tom.B. Mike. C. The woman.5. Why cant the woman lend the man her notes?A.Theyre not with her. B. She didnt take notes. C. She cant

4、 find them.听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. Why cant the man get in touch with the woman?A. She was on the way.B. She was busy at the restaurant.C. She didnt bring her phone.7. What did the woman do last night?A. She met some friends at a restayrant.B. She got Tom Clancys autograph.C. She helped Tom Clancy out of

5、trouble,听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. Where do they have dinner?A.At McDonalds.B. At KFC. C. At home.9. Why have they always had the same food?A. Father is unable to cook.B. Theyre too tired to go out.C. Mother is not at home.10. What do they have?A. Fried chicken.B. Hamburgers.C. Fried eggs.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。1

6、1. What does the man think of the womans new skirt?A.Its too cheap.B. It seems comfortable. C. Its fashionable.12. Where does the woman often buy clothes?A. At second-hand stores.B. At the local market.C. At foreign shops.13. How often does the woman go shopping?A.Once a week.B. Once a month. C. Onc

7、e a year.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14. Whats the relationship between them?A.Friends.B. Parents and child.C. Teacher and students.15. Whats the mans attitude towards Mark?A. He is pleased with him.B. He is unsatisfied with him.C. He is worried about him16. What does Mark often do according to the man?A. He o

8、ften lies to the man.B. He often plays basketball.C. He often breaks his promise.17. What does the woman think of Marks lies?A.Theyre harmful. B. Theyre serious.C. Theyre harmless.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. What does the speaker think of global warming?A. Its becoming more serious.B. We can do nothing ab

9、out it.C. It can be slowed down.19. When could the cities near the ocean be flooded according to the speaker?A. When it rains too much and it is windy.B. When the temperatures rise too high.C. When there are typhoons.20. What does the speaker advise us to do?A. Share lights.B. Buy less fridges.C. Sa

10、ve energy.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）阋读下列短文，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 上将该项涂黑。AI managed a restaurant in Shreveport, Louisiana. One of the employees was a girl named Jeanette Hannon. I could see that Jeanette was a real talent, but she had one problem： she was habitually late.Fi

11、ring Jeanette was out of the question, but I wanted her to understand how it was important to be on time. I gave her written warnings. She would be on time for a while, but before long, she would be back to her old habit. At that time, I had the “my way or the halfway” management style，so I told her

12、 that she had been warned for the last time. If she was late again, I was going to let her go. I was proud of myself for showing her who the boss was. For three weeks, I noticed that Jeanette was more than thirty minutes late a couple of days in a row. If Jeanette was going to push back, I was going

13、 to push back harder. I thought about it all day. I was going to hit her where it hurt. I demoted her and reduced her wage to the minimum.I called her into the office that day. 1 was prepared for whatever excuse she had, and she told me her three young children had to be taken to different schools.

14、Jeanette didnt have a car, so she was at the mercy of the public transportation system.Nevertheless, 1 thought it would show weakness if I gave in, so I stuck to my punishment plan. Today，I call my management style stupid and cocky(自大的）.After three weeks, I asked her what she thought of my decision.

15、 She said she could understand me, but she was not regretful for being late because family is always in the first place in her heart. Jeanette surprised me. Jeanette realized money and jobs are important, but not more important than family. I know it well now and still think about how foolish I was

16、for not realizing it at that time.21 What was Jeanette Harmons problem?A. She didnt care about her health.B. She didnt understand her employer s advice.C. She disagreed with her employer.D. She was seldom punctual for work.22 In what way did the boss try to change Jeanette Harmon?A. By persuading he

17、r to try to be a boss.B. By promoting her to a higher position.C. By showing her the authority of the employer.D. By forcing her to try to think in the bosss shoes.23 Which has the closest meaning to the underlined word “demoted in Paragraph 4?A. lowered her position ofB. had a mercy onC. understood

18、 the feeling ofD. fired24 What surprised the author deeply?A. Jeanette Harmons lies.B. Jeanette Harmons giving in to her boss.C. Jeanette Harmons devotion to her family.D. Jeanette Harmons stubborn character.Bl.Siem Reap, CambodiaSiem Reap is a fast-growing city with plenty of new hotels, restaurant

19、s and nightclubs. But chances are, youre here not because of the city itself, but for whats nearby: amazingly well- preserved ancient temples. Even if you have the worst jet lag(时差反应）ever, drag yourself out of bed to be at Angkor archaeological Park when it opens sunrise over Angkor Wat is worth los

20、ing sleepover.2.Rome, ItalyIts nicknamed the Eternal City for a reason. Rome is also a city of contrasts 一 what other place on earth could be home to both the Vatica and La Dolce Vita. Rome is unique in that it offers a great combination of different art, culture and food. If your preference is for

21、sports, then Rome also has a lot to offer. In terms of music and live entertainment a lot of the most famous Italian and international artists also tend to include Rome on European and world tours.3.New York, AmericaThe first time you go to New York, go ahead and be a sightseer everyone should visit

22、 the Statue of Liberty, the Met, Times Square, etc. But on a return trip, pick a neighborhood and go deep. Youll find hole-in-the-wall bars, great delis, quirky shops. Exploring the non-touristy side of New York is an incredibly rewarding experience for a traveler.4.Istanbul, TurkeyEurope and Asia m

23、eet in Istanbul, and throughout this energetic city, youll find centuries-old churches and markets happily co-existing with modem restaurants, galleries and nightclubs. Though no longer a capital, Istanbul is the heart of the Republic of Turkey and the financial center with a large population.25. Pe

24、ople visit Siem Reap most probably because of_.A. its rapid development B. new hotels as well as fancy restaurants C. the suns rising at Angkor Wat，D. the well-preserved temples nearby26. If you are interested in music and sports, which city will you visit?A. New York, America. B. Rome, Italy. C. Si

25、em Reap, Cambodia.D. Istanbul, Turkey.27. Which part of a newspaper can this text be read in?A. Travel.B. Fashion.C. Culture. D. Sports.cAs we all know, drinking beers while running can upset the stomach. However, thats all part of the attraction of the Beer Mile, a unique race that has participants

26、 competing in running and drinking. The Beer Mile Race started off as a tradition in 1990, when a group of Canadians thought it would he fun to race each other while drinking a few beers. But it has come a long way since then. The Beer Mile Race is now a major sporting event with around 100,000 offi

27、cial competitors, brand name sponsors and so on. In 2015, the first Beer Mile World Classic was held in San Francisco, where all of the record holders from Canada and the United States came together for the competition. But this year, tlie event was organized in London,in an effort to take in more c

28、ompetitors about the sport outside North America.The rules of the race are pretty simple：runners have to consume four beers before each of the four 400-meter laps圈) making up the famous Beer Mile. The beers can come in bottles or cans but should not be less than 355ml and must be at least 5% alcohol

29、. Runners must drink the beers within a 10 meter zone before the start/finish line and then theyve required to tip the bottle/can over their heads to confirm its empty.In the case of vomiting(呕吐）during the race，and yes, theres quite a bit of that during the Beer Mile，offenders (犯规者）must complete one

30、 more lap at the end to the race. Organizers mention that even in the case of vomiting several times, only one more lap must be completed.This year, the Elite Mens race was won by Canadian Corey Bellemore, who also set a new world record with a time of 4 minutes and 34 seconds. “I just drink the bee

31、rs as quickly as I could，hold them down and get the burps (饱隔）out，” Corey said. “If you can drink a beer in 8 seconds and also run very fast with a feeling of vomiting, then youll be fine like me. ”28. What can we know about the Beer Mile Race from Paragraph 1?A. It was highly admired by drinkers.B.

32、 It has developed very well.C. It was criticized by many people. D. It was only held in English speaking countries.29. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?A. The rules of drinking beers,B. The rules of the Beer Mile Race.C. The standard of drinking beers D. The zone of drinking beers.30. What will a pl

33、ayer do if he vomits in the rale?A. He will be removed from the competition.B. He will have to run two more laps.C. He will have to run another lap.D. He will be taken into the hospital immediately.31. What is implied in Coreys words in the last paragraph?A. Everybody can run in the race if theyre i

34、nterested.B. The speed of drinking beers makes him win.C. A lot of preparations are needed to win the race,D. It is not easy for him to win the race.DThomas Sommer had held various, challenging roles at a company. But after 20 years at the firm, at 47, he felt exhausted and that he couldnt make a di

35、fference anymore. “The values at Credit Suisse no longer matched my own values. My heart said, change something，” he said，“but my head didnt want to hear that. ” Despite those upset feelings，Sommer tried to keep on working in the job for more years. However, his 14-hour workdays meant he was too bus

36、y and tired. At last，in 2012; he couldnt persist(坚持）in the job any longer.Why did Sommer fail to make the changes? It was a case of self-sabotage(自我糟践）. He said，“ I kept telling myself I hadnt gone to many professional development courses lately and， anyway, I had a family to support. In the end, my

37、 tired body made the choice for me. ”Sommers not alone. According to experts, self-sabotage can affect almost anyone, since its an expression of basic human self-doubt and may be a need of disengagement(解脱).Gay Hendricks is the author of The Big Leap, a book about taking your life to the next level.

38、 He says self-sabotaging behavior is a response to hitting your upper limit, whether thats your upper limit of career success, creative expression or even relationship harmony. As you meet with the upper limit problem, you may face the challenge and have fears. You are probably afraid of lacking con

39、fidence. You may worry that you might be unfaithful to your roots or past if you achieve your goal. You may also fear that more success brings a bigger burden, or fear that youll outshine others. Those fears can lead you to self-sabotage.If you want to stop self-sabotaging, first learn to recognize

40、the causes of self-sabotage. It is caused by the fears which come to you when you meet the upper limit. So try to get the fears out of your mind to overcome the self-sabotage.32. What made Sommer fail to return to work at last?A. His old age of 47.B. Different values from Credit Suisse.C. Getting ti

41、red by working long hours.D. Missing professional development courses.33. What does the passage mainly talk about?A. Thomas Sommer.B. Self-sabotage.C. Gay Hendricks.D. The upper limit.34. Which of the following may Hendricks agree with?A. More and more people will face self-sabotage in the future,B.

42、 Self-asbotaging may happen to people hitting the upper limit.C. Wed better not be more outstanding than others.D. Self-sabotage can cause people to have more and more fears.35. According to the passage, which is the way to end self-sabotage?A. Taking up a bigger burden.B. Living in harmony with oth

43、ers.C. Having multiple challenging roles.D. Removing the fears from your mind.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。The jobs of the future have not yet been invented. 36 By helping them develop classic skills that will serve them well no matter what the future holds. 1.Curio

44、sity,Your children need to be deeply curious. Encourage kids to cook with you. Ask kids, “What ingredients (配料)can we add to make these pancakes even better next time ?” and then try them out. 37 What could we try next time?2.CreativityTrue creativity is the ability to take something existing and cr

45、eate something new. 38 There are a dozen different things you can do with them. Experimenting with materials to create something new can go a long way in helping them develop their creativity.3. Personal skills39 We know whats going on inside our own head, but what about others? Being able to read p

46、eople helps kids from misreading a situation and jumping to false conclusions. We can do this in real life or ask questions about characters in stories. “ Why do you think shes crying?” “Can you tell how that man is feeling by looking at his face?”4. Self ExpressionBeing able to communicate ideas in

47、 a meaningful way is a valuable skill. 40 You may find that your child is attracted by one more than another.A. And we cant forget science education.B. Ingredients make the pancakes better?C. Understanding how others feel can be a challenge for kids.D. We can give kids chances to think about materia

48、ls in new ways.E. So how can we help our kids prepare for jobs that dont yet exist?F. Gardening is another great activity for helping kids develop this skill.G. There are many ways to express thoughts and ideas music, acting，drawing, building, photography.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2小题;每小题1.5分，满分3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，选出可以填人空白 处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。One