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1、Four short words sum up what has lifted most successful individuals above the crowd: a little bit more.-author-date重庆一中2017-2018学年高二下学期期末考试+英语+Word版含答案重庆一中2017-2018学年高二下学期期末考试+英语+Word版含答案秘密启用前 【考试时间：7月5日15:0017:00】 2018年重庆一中高2019级高二下期期末考试 英 语 试 题 卷 英语试题卷共10页，满分150分，考试时间120分钟。注意事项：1.答题前，务必将自己的姓名、准考证号

2、填写在答题卡规定的位置上。2.答选择题时，必须使用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。3.答非选择题时，必须使用0.5毫米黑色签字笔，将答案书写在答题卡规定的位置上。4.所有题目必须在答题卡上作答，在试题卷上答题无效。第卷.听力部分 （共二节，每小题1分，满分20分）第一节 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 boy still need to do?

3、A. Hang up his clothes.B. Put away his toys.C. Sweep the floor.2. What is the woman doing?A. Making the bed.B. Fixing the chair.C. Driving to school.3. Why is the woman sad?A. She lost her homework.B. The man deleted her essay.C. She forgot to send some emails.4. What does the man want to know?A. Wh

4、at time it is.B. When his train should leave.C. Where he can find the boarding hall.5. Who might Freddy be?A. The speakers son.B. The speakers pet.C. The speakers landlord.第二节听下面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，

5、回答第6、7题。6. Why does Rusty think the new student is poor?A. Shes not fashionable.B. Her jeans have holes in them.C. Her mother gave her old clothes.7. What does Sally think of Rusty? A. He is helpful.B. He is too curious.C. He is a little behind the times.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. How did Harriet know the t

6、ime?A. From her iPhone.B. From her watch.C. From the sun.9. What does Don think about Harriets explanation?A. Its wrong.B. Its funny.C. Its too scientific.10. Where might the conversation be taking place?A. In a field. B. In a classroom.C. At a computer lab.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. What is the conversat

7、ion mainly about? A. How Alexa killed her plants.B. Where Alexa planted her plants.C. Why Alexa kept her house green.12. What did Alexa do with her yellow plant?A. She put it in the sunlight.B. She returned it to the shop.C. She gave it too much water.13. What does the man suggest Alexa do?A. Find o

8、ut more about plants online.B. Move all her plants out of the sun.C. Throw all her plants away.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. Why doesnt Sue have the cake?A. She dislikes it.B. Shes trying to lose weight.C. Shes trying to control a medical problem.15. What did Jill bring to the party?A. Salads.B. Sandwiches.C

9、. Soup.16. Where will Sue probably go next? A. To the restaurant.B. To the backyard.C. Into the house.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What is the main purpose of the loud noises?A. To warn people outdoors to get inside.B. To get peoples attention inside their homes.C. To inform people without radios about dan

10、ger.18. Who decides to turn on the system? A. Local media.B. Local officials. C. The national weather service.19. Where should people go when they hear a warning?A. To a window.B. To a public shelter. C. To the middle of a building.20. What is the main topic of the talk?A. A weather report.B. A warn

11、ing system.C. The safety steps in bad weather.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题：每题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和D）中，选出最佳答案选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AThe best bikes for the beginnersWhen it comes to purchasing your first bike, the choice is endless, making it tough to know what to go for. Here are the best buys

12、on the market right now. 1. Boardman Cx CompThis is a cross-country bike, and its so multifunctional that you can handle any terrain(地势) on it, making it a great choice for those wanting to try various cycling subjects.If you leave on the thick tires it comes with, it can ride on various paths and c

13、an even handle some less demanding mountain bike routes. Alternatively, put on thin, smooth tires and treat it as a road bike. It has a basket and comes with Shimano Sora gears (变速器)，which are outstanding for its price. 650, Halfords2. Planet X RT-58 v2Planet X is based in Yorkshire, which means you

14、d probably have to buy this bike without seeing it. But its worth it, because this is an excellent machine at a lower price. Planet X is a highly rated manufacturer and this model comes with Shimano Sora gears. 585, Planet X3. Specialized Allez E5Specialized is one of the biggest and most popular br

15、ands in cycling, and this is its hugely popular primary road bike. It comes with solid components from front to back and youll look great out on the road. 575, Evans Cycles4. Boardman Road Team CarbonIf you can push your budget further still, this bike is worth the extra investment. The frame is mad

16、e entirely from carbon, which is lighter, faster and more comfortable than the composition metal models above and gives you an all-round and more enjoyable ride. 800, Halfords21. What is special about Boardman Cx Comp?A. Its Shimano Sora gears. B. Its various functions.C. Its reasonable price. D. It

17、s firm tires. 22. Which one has the lowest price but with Shimano Sora gears?A. Specialized Allez E5.B. Planet X RT-58 v2.C. Boardman CX Comp.D. Boardman Road Team Carbon. 23. The passage is likely to appear in _.A. a book review B. a science reportC. a vehicle advertisement D. a sports magazineBIn

18、high school I was very shy, content to hang around with my small group of friends and to concentrate on my courses. I was quickly labeled a brain. I did so well that by the end of senior year I had perfect grades and enough college credits to give up an entire quarter of coursework.But in early June

19、 of senior year, the principal called me into his office. He asked me to give a speech at graduation. I was surprised to look at him, my heart thumping. This was the reward for my hard work? I murmured something and fled the office, blaming myself for staying away from physics, a subject sure to hav

20、e broken up my perfect record. I finally agreed to a compromise. I would share the honor with five other students. I agreed to introduce my friend Judy, who would then give her own, full-length speech. Graduation day soon arrived, Id been practicing my speech for days, and I had it memorized. The fi

21、rst half hour of the ceremony passed in a blur, and then my moment came. My name was announced. I managed to reach the stage without falling down. I faced my classmates. My voice trembled a little, but mostly it was clear and strong. But within seconds, I was done and heading back to my seat. I acco

22、mplished something Id never dreamed of I spoke in front of hundreds of people.Although I didnt realize it at the time, the successful completion of that speech gave me the confidence to take part in class at college, to give oral reports, and to eventually break free of my shyness. I never would hav

23、e chosen to give a speech at graduation or ever. But Im glad I did. I no longer hesitate when Im faced with the prospect of doing something I feared. I know it may very well turn out to be one of my shining moments.24. Whywasthewritercalledabrain? A. Shewasthemostintelligentstudent. B. Shewasthehead

24、ofhersmallgroup. C. Shewasabookwormallthetime. D. Shedidmorecourseworkforgoodgrades. 25. Whatcanwelearnfromthesecondparagraph? A. Sheruinedherhealthbystudyinghard. B. Shegottherewardas was expected. C. Shewasgratefulforgivingaspeech. D. Shewasntgoodatphysicsatschool. 26. Howdidtheauthorfeelatthebegi

25、nningofthegraduationspeech?A. Excited. B. Moved.C. Scared.D. Embarrassed27. Whatdidthespeechbringtotheauthoratlast?A. Shehadnothingtofearinlife,B. Shewonenoughcollegecredits.C. Shegotridofhersenseofshyness.D. Shedesiredtobecomeaspeaker. CNext time you make yourself a hot cup of tea or coffee, you mi

26、ght want to let it cool down a bit before drinking.Researchers say letting your hot drinks cool off could help you avoid some kinds of cancer. Researchers at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) found evidence that drinks at temperatures above 65, when swallowed, can cause cancer o

27、f the esophagus (食道). The researchers examined findings from other studies where tea and coffee were often served at 70 or above. Those studies were completed in Iran, China and South America.In developed countries, health experts have linked esophageal cancer to smoking and alcoholic drinks. Howeve

28、r, this form of cancer is more common in areas where people drink beverages at very high temperatures.In Europe and the United States, many people drink coffee and tea at temperatures around 60.And they often add milk which lowers the temperature considerably. However, tea-drinkers in Iran and mate-

29、drinkers in South America often enjoy their beverages at closer to 70.The researchers note that South Americans not only drink their mate very hot, they also drink it through a metal straw. This sends the scalding liquid directly into the throat.The findings, however, are good news for coffee drinke

30、rs. In 1991, the World Health Organization listed coffee as possibly carcinogenic (致癌的).” WHO officials have since changed their position on that listing. They now suggest that the temperature of your hot drink is a greater risk factor than the actual drink itself.The results suggest that drinking v

31、ery hot beverages is one probable cause of esophageal cancer and that it is the temperature, rather than the drinks themselves, that appears to be responsible.28. What might be the cause of esophageal cancer in developed countries?A. Smoking.B. Alcoholic drinks.C. Unhealthy vegetables.D. Hot drinks.

32、29. Where do tea-drinkers like adding milk?A. In China.B. In Iran.C. In South America.D. In Europe.30. What does the underlined word “scalding” in paragraph 5 mean?A. sweet.B. hot.C. sour.D. harmful.31. Which of the following descriptions is TRUE?A. WHO thought coffee would cause cancer.B. Drinks ab

33、ove 60 can cause esophagus cancer.C. Temperature should be the primary cause of skin cancer.D. Drinking milk is a much healthier way to keep away form cancer.DEntrepreneur and CEO of Tesla and Space X, Elon Musk may have a little more time on his hands, as hes leaving his position on the board of th

34、e Open AI, according to a blog post. The departure is likely the result of Teslas moving into the field of Artificial Intelligence(AI)，which he said in 2017 would be the “best in the world” and would even be able to “predict your destination.” Musk will continue to “donate and advise the organizatio

35、n,” Open AI said in a blog post on Feb. 20, adding that “As Tesla continues to become more focused on AI, this will avoid a potential future conflict for Elon.” Musk and Y Combiner CEO Sam Altman co-founded the nonprofit enterprise in December 2015, its mission is to develop safe artificial general

36、intelligence and ensure those developments are made public. Open AI researchers published a paper on the site ArXiv. Org, detailing the possible secure threats that come with “malicious” AI. In fact, Musk has heard of the “evil AI” alarm several times. On Aug. 11, 2017, he warned that artificial int

37、elligence poses a bigger threat to humanity, and he told a gathering of state governors that the government needs to regulate AI before robots start “killing people. ”Musks departure from the Open AI board could mean big things for Tesla. As Elon Goodbye, a financial reporter, noted on Futurism, the

38、 move “could signal that Tesla is more deeply committed to their own Al projects than we thought.” He added, “Those who have had their ears to any rumors that Tesla is ready to deliver vehicles capable of Level 5 autonomy could take this new Open Al development as a sign that the company is inching

39、closer to that unapproachable goal. ”No company has reached that level of autonomy, which means that a driverless car could navigate any road under any conditions and that all the human “driver” would need to do is to input a destination. 32. Why does Elon Musk leave his position?A. To create safer

40、AI. B. To build the powerful Internet. C. To develop social communication. D. To avoid a possible conflict with Tesla.33. What is the Elon Musks attitude towards the AI?A. SuspiciousB. Negative. C. Sympathetic.D. Supportive. 34. What can we infer from Elon Goodbyes comments?A. Level 5 autonomy is im

41、possible. B. The rumors about Tesla is meaningless.C. He has no confidence in Open AI.D. Level 5 autonomy could set human drivers free. 35. Whats the best title for the text?A. Elon Musk is planning to compete with AI.B. Elon Musk is stepping down from AI safety group he co-founded.C. Elon Musk: AI

42、is humanitys biggest existential threat.D. Elon Musk: Open AI will take new measures to cooperate with Tesla.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。While everyone overthinks situations once in a while, some people are troubled by thinking all the time. Overthinkers rethink con

43、versations they had yesterday, second-guess every decision they make, and imagine disastrous outcomes all day. Their minds are like a movie where they imagine their car going off the road or they replay distressing events over and over again. 36 Keep the focus on problem-solvingKeeping the focus on

44、your problems isnt helpful, but looking for solutions is. If its something you have some control over, consider how you can prevent the problem or challenge yourself to identify five potential solutions.If its something you have no control overlike a natural disasterthink about the strategies you ca

45、n use to cope with it. 37 Schedule time for reflectionWorrying about your problems for long periods of time isnt productive, but brief reflection can be helpful. Thinking about how you could do things differently or recognizing potential traps to your plan, could help you perform better in the futur

46、e.Add 15 minutes of “thinking time” into your daily schedule. During that time let yourself worry, or think about whatever you want. 38 Learning mindfulness skillsIts impossible to rehash（反复推敲）yesterday or worry about tomorrow when youre living in the present. Mindfulness will help you become more a

47、ware of the here and now. 39 There are classes, books, apps, courses, and videos available to help you learn mindfulness skills. 40 Do this in your brain by changing your activity. Exercise, engage yourself in a conversation on a completely different subject, or work on a project that draws away your attention. Doing something different will put an end to the negative thoughts.A. Change your attitud