高二下学期英语期中考试测试题试卷-含答案.docx

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1、高二下学期期中考试英语真题卷第一局部听力（共两节，总分值30分）略第二局部阅读（共两节、总分值50分）第一节（共15小题：每题2.5分、总分值37.5分）阅读以下短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最正确选项；并在答随卡上将该选项涂黑。AA European Union programme is letting blind people experience famous paintings for the first time. It uses three dimensional （3-D）printing to recreate famous paintings so that

2、 they can be touched.One painting printed with the new technology is Gustav Klimts The Kis. It is a popular attraction at the Belvedere Museum in Vienna, Austria. The painting shows a man and a woman standing in a field filed with flowers. They are wearing gold robes and have their arms around each

3、other. The man leans down to kiss the woman.Klimt finished the painting in 1908. Until now. people who have trouble seeing cannot enjoy the artwork. But thanks to the reproduction （复制品）they can touch the piece and feel the ridges （隆起）and depressions （凹陷）. Andreas Reichinger started making 3-Dversion

4、s of artwork in 2010. He said this reproduction was his most difficult project because the couple*s robes are so detailed （精细的）.Dominika Raditsch is a blind museum visitor. She touched the reproduction. As she moved her hands around it, she said, Exactly, can you see these? There are so many details

5、. HRaditsch said she can imagine what the original painting looks like when she touches the reproduction. It somehow round. You can feel it. It comes with it. And in many places its so smooth. And then I think to myself it probably shines too!” Raditsch said.The Belvedere is not the only museum to h

6、ave 3-D versions of its artworks. Some of the pieces at the Prado, in Madrid, Spain, have reproductions that can be touched. But the piece in Vienna has one special part: it is made with widely available 3-D printing technology. That means one day, blind art fans anywhere in the world could download

7、 the source files and print the reproductions themselves.1. What is The Kiss?A. A European Union project. B. A popular painting. C. A 3-D technology. D. A famous museum.2. Why did Reichinger say this reproduction was difficult to finish?A. The painting was reproduced detailedly.B. The original artwo

8、rk was made in 1908.参考答案第二局部阅读（共两节、总分值50分）第一节（共15小题：每题2.5分、总分值375分）l.B 2.A3.D4. C 5.D6. A 7. B 8. C 9. B 10. D11. B12. D13. B14. D15. C第二节（共5小题；每题2.5分，总分值12.5分）16. D17. B18. G19. F20. E第三局部，语言知识运用（共三节，总分值30分）第一节完形填空（共15小题：每题1分，总分值15分）21. C 22. A23. D 24. B25. B 26. A 27. B 28. C29. D 30. A31. B 32.

9、C33. B 34. D35. D第二节单词树写（共5小题：每题1分，总分值5分）36 frequency37violent38 withdrew39 possessions40 applauded第三节语法填空（共10小题：每题1分，总分值10分）41. and 42. that/which 43. persons 44. is considered 45. by 46. was47. Studied 48. sharply 49. living 50. lower第四局部写作（共两节，总分值40分）第一节（总分值15分）51 Last week, our class set off a h

10、eated discussion about the double-lightening the burden“ policy. Opinions vary among different persons.Some give it a big clap, claiming that their heavy pressure will be decreased, thus ensuring them more time to pursue their own interests. Besides, it is good for their physical and mental health.H

11、owever, others argue against it. For one thing, some may fall into the bad habit of playing games. For another, diligence will help them lay a solid foundation for their ideal universities.As for me, well benefit a lot if our burden is lightened. However, well have to learn to keep a balance between

12、 study and relaxation. Only in this way can we prepare for a better future.第二节（总分值25分）52 One possible version:Paragraph 1:The boy went home and thought about it long and hard. He asked his father what he should do. His fathersaid, “Look, son, you have to make up your own mind on this. However, I thi

13、nk it is a very important decision for you. Finally, after sitting with it for a week, the boy turned in the same paper, making no changes at all. He stated, u You can keep the F and Fil keep my dream. ”Paragraph 2:Recollecting （回 t乙）the story, my friend Monty and I are now sitting in his 4,000-squa

14、re-foot house in the middle of a 200-acre horse ranch. Two summers ago that same schoolteacher brought 30 kids to camp out on his ranch. When the teacher was leaving, he said, “ Look, Monty, I can tell you this now. When I was your teacher, I was something of a dream stealer. During those years I st

15、ole a lot of kids dreams. Fortunately you had enough determination not to give up on yours. Dont let anyone steal your dreams. Follow your heart, no matter what.C. Blind art fans cant download the source files.D. The 3-D technology is not available.3. What is the best title for the text?A. A Europea

16、n Union programme for museum visitorsHow to reproduce the world-famous paintingsB. A special museum for art fans in Vienna, Austria3-D printing lets the blind experience famous paintingsBHave you checked the oil in the car?” my father used to say to me, his way of Hello, hope you are well.” Sometime

17、s our phone calls would begin with a question about the oil and end with a question about the oil, with not a lot in between.Fathers have a lot of love to give, but its often offered by means of practical advice. In my experience: It*s mostly about my car. Hows the car running?*1 nDid you get it ser

18、viced?n My car-an old green Toyota Corona bought for $500was where my father showed his love.Why cant we fathers just say I love you or Its great to see you? The point is: thats exactly what we are saying. You just have to translate from the language that is Fatherlish. Listen closely enough and the

19、 phrase I love youn can be heard in the slightly longer nI could come around Saturday and repair your chair. The words You made my life better from the moment you were bomn may be hardly heard, but the main meaning is there in the more common Ill hold the ladder while you get the leaves down from th

20、e roof.1When I was 17,1 went on my first road trip-a friend and I in that old car. My father stood on the corner on a cold morning to say goodbye. Highways are dangerous,* he said, nso dont try overtaking anything faster than a horse and buggy. And take a break every two hours. And every time you st

21、op for gas, you really should check the oil. At the time we thought his speech was pretty funny and would sing nhorse-and-buggyn every time I tried to overtake some other speeding cars.Dad*s long gone now. But after all these years, I realize that had I owned a copy of the Fatherlish-to-English dict

22、ionary, Id have understood that the speech my friend and I so carelessly laughed at was simply Dads attempt at love.4. Why did the authors father often ask about the car?A. To show his love for the car.B. To see if there is enough oil.C. To express his care to his son.D. To check the condition of th

23、e car.5. Which of the following sentences is an example of Fatherlish?A. I love you deeply.B, Its great to see you.C. You made my life better.D. I can check the oil for you.6. What does the underlined word overtaking in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Outrunning.B. ApproachingC. Crashing into.D. Knocki

24、ng over.7. What can be inferred about the author in the last paragraph?A. He wanted to own a dictionary.B. He regrets his childishbehavior.C. He is sad about his fathers death.D. He realized his fatherslovethen.CSharks may be able to smell blood from miles away, but they probably dont know how red i

25、t is. It is likely that they only see the world in black and white according to a study that is the first to look into sharks visual systems.A team at the University of Western Australia studied the visual systems of many different species of sharks and what they have found is diversity in eye desig

26、n that mirrors the ecological and behavioral diversity of the shark species. The team looked at the retinal cells of 17 species of sharks caught from Queensland and Western Australia and found out that the cells are responsible fbr sharks color blindness.According to the study, these animals are col

27、or-blind due to the light receptors they have got in their eyes. There are two main types of light-sensitive ceils to allow animals to see: rod cells help measure brightness because they are highly sensitive to light and allow night vision but cannot tell colors apart, while various types of cone ce

28、lls help distinguish colors. They looked at the structure of sharks rod and cone cells in the retina. Human eyes come with red, green and blue cone variations, while sharks appear to have just one kind of cone cell.The study suggests that contrast against the background, rather than color itself, mi

29、ght be more important for object detection by sharks. Costumes that camouflage swimmers bodies in sea water are less likely to draw a sharks attention than ones with bright, solid colors that emphasize their outline. the high contrast against the water rather than the color itself which is probably

30、attractive to sharks J said Professor Nathan Hart who led the study.8. What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A. Stressing the importance of the study.B. Showing the features of sharks eye design.C. Giving the process and the result of the study.D. Telling the functions of sharks9 visual systems.9.

31、 What leads to sharks9 blindness to color according to Paragraph 3?A. Their less sensitive rod cells.B. Their lack of various cone cells.C. Their inability to tell apart colors.D. Their strong sensitivity to brightness.10. What can be infeired in the last paragraph?A. The color plays a key part in s

32、harks* detecting objects.B. You should make your outline stand out in the sea for your safety.C. You should be dressed in bright color to avoid sharks attention in the sea.D. Sharks are more interested in sharp contrast against the water rather than your body.11. Whafs the writing purpose of the tex

33、t?A. To challenge a traditional belief.B. To inform us a scientific discovery.C. To amuse us with interesting information.D. To raise our awareness of protecting wild animals.DToday, plastic is used in almost everything, from shopping bags and bottles to chairs and cars. Plastic has conquered the wo

34、rld. But do you know how it was first made?The first man-made plastic was created by Alexander Parkes, who introduced it at the 1862 Great International Exhibition in London. It was called Parkesine, and it was made from plant materials. Once heated, it could be molded, and it held its shape when co

35、oled. Also, it could be made colored or transparent. However, it was too expensive to produce for common use.In the 19th century, billiards (a game played on a cloth-covered table) was so popular that a lot of elephants were being killed for their ivory, which was used to make billiard balls. So, pe

36、ople tried to find a substitute. A U.S. billiard ball company offered a prize of S10, 000 to the person who could design the best substitute for natural ivory. In 1866, J ohWesley Hyatt created Celluloid while trying to win the prize. Although he failed to win, Celluloid was later used to make many

37、products, including false teeth, piano keys, and ping pong balls.In 1909, Leo Baekeland created Bakelite. Made entirely of artificial materials, it was the first true plastic. It was inexpensive, and it kept its shape when heated. Soon, it was being used in many things, including electrical products

38、 and jewelry. Since then, many other plastics have been developed.Today, most plastics are produced from non-natural materials made from petroleum. They are light, flexible, strong, and cheap. Despite all these advantages, there is one problem: plastic waste breaks down slowly and toxic chemicals ca

39、n leak from it. Therefore, people are trying to develop less harmful plastics.12. How did Parkesine differ from other plastics motioned in the text?A. It was popularly used.B. It was flexible and cheap.C. It could break down quickly.D. It was made from plant materials.13. What can we know from the p

40、assage?A. Plastics could be easily got from plants.B. Bakelite could be heated without changing shape.C. Plastics made from petroleum have few advantages, uCelluloid was used to make billiard balls in the 19t century.14. What can be mostly talked about following the last paragraph?A. The disadvantag

41、es of plastic.B. Different products made from plastic.C. A chemist studying the history of plastic.D. The kind of eco-friendly materials to make plastic.15. What can be the suitable title for the text?A. How to Make PlasticB. The Inventors of PlasticC. From Plant to PetroleumD. New materials to Make

42、 Plastic第二节（共5小题；每题2.5分，总分值12.5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正确选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。I did not go on my first hike until my mid-30s. I could blame it on the fact that I grew up on the Great Plains of South Dakota and North Dakota. But mostly, to be honest, I just wasnt interested. 16I went on my first hike a

43、few years back while living in Vernont. At the urging of my wife, and with my two young kids, we walked a beautiful forest path on a cool August morning. 17 When we reached the top, we ate lunch together overlooking a perfectly still pond and a scenic Vermont.A few weeks ago, my 11 -year-old son, my

44、 61-year-old dad, and I hiked Camelbeack Mountain in Phoenix.18 And later this week, my wife and daughter will join us to walk the Waterfall Trail in the White Tank Mountains. Most of our hikes only last 2 hours.Now, just to be clear, by no means would I classify myself as an expert hiker. I love th

45、e stillness and calm of an empty path 19 But waking early on a Saturday morning to walk 3-5 miles along a forest path with lunch in the backpack is a journey Id recommend to anyone.20 It provides an opportunity to slow down and disconnect. And given the chance, hiking teaches usimportant truths abou

46、t life.A. Pve fallen in love with climbing mountains.B. I carried a small backpack with water and snacks.C. If you can climb a mountain, you can do anything.D. I didn*t see the value and always shook my head when asked.E. It is healthy physical exercise that creates wonderful memories.F. And I have

47、no plans to climb Mount Kilimanjaro or walk the Appalachian Trail.G. Last weekend, I hiked down the Grand Canyon with my son along the South Kaibab Trail.第三局部，语言知识运用（共三节，总分值30分）第一节完形填空（共15小题：每题1分，总分值15分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂It started 30 years ago with a squirrel. A

48、 few months after I moved into a building in downtown Manhattan, my next-door neighbor, Nicole Figaro, knocked, asking for help with a squirrel that had gotten into her apartment.I 21 Lout the animal and made a new friend. Soon Nicole was 22 me over for dinner or 23 home-cooked food at my door. When I went to my beach house, Nicole picked up my 24 and watered my plants, and when she 25 on vacations, I did the same for her. Shed bring me wonderful 26 from far-away places, but her 27 and best wishes have been the greatest gift of all.In 1997,1 took care of my partner