學年高二英語下學期期中試題(5)

1、福建省三明市第一中學2017-2018 學年高二英語下學期期中試題（本試卷共10 頁，全卷滿分150 分，考試用時120 分鐘）注意事項：1、答題前，先將自己的姓名、準考證號填寫在答題卡上，并用2B 鉛筆將答題卡上對應信息的方框涂黑。2、選擇題的作答：每小題選出答案后，用2B 鉛筆把答題卡上對應題目的答案標號涂黑，寫在試題卷、草稿紙和答題卡上非答題區(qū)域的答案均無效。3、 非選擇題的作答：用 0.5 毫米以上黑色簽字筆或鋼筆直接答在答題卡上對應的答題區(qū)域內(nèi)。寫在試題卷、草稿紙和答題卡上非答題區(qū)域的答案均無效。第1卷（選擇題，滿分100分）第一部分：聽力（共兩節(jié)，滿分30 分）第一節(jié)（共5 小題；

2、每小題1.5 分，滿分7.5 分）聽下面5段對話。每段對話后有一個小題，從題中所給的A B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項，并標在試卷的相應位置。聽完每段對話后，你都有10 秒鐘的時間來回答有關小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。1. What kind of pet does the woman suggest?A. A cat.B. A dog.2. Which place is the woman looking for?A. The grocery store.B. The railway station.3. What did the man buy for the woman s bi

3、rthday?A. A fruit cake.B. Some apple pies.4. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Classmates.B. Parent and child.5. Where is the woman?A. In a car.B. In an elevator.第二節(jié)（共15 小題；每小題1.5 分，滿分22.5 分）C. A fish.C. The movie theater.C. A bunch of flowers.C. Teacher and student.C. In a bookstore.

4、聽下面5段對話或獨白。每段對話或獨白后有幾個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項，并標在試卷的相應位置。聽每段對話或獨白前，你將有時間閱讀各個小題，每小題5 秒鐘；聽完后，各小題將給出5 秒鐘的作答時間。每段對話或獨白讀兩遍。聽第 6 段材料，回答第6、 7 題。C. Drive her to a friend s house.C. From her colleague.6. What does the man offer to do for the woman?A. Make her some food.B. Stay home with her.7. How did the

5、woman probably get sick?A. From John.B. From the man.聽第 7 段材料，回答第8、 9 題。8. What does the woman probably do for a living?A. She owns a restaurant.B. She runs a clothing shop.C. She works in a shoe store.9. What does the man want the woman to do?A. Lend him some money.B. Talk to his father for him.C.

6、Buy him some new T-shirts.聽第 8 段材料，回答第10 至 12 題。10. What day is it today?A. Monday.B. Tuesday.C. Sunday.11. What is the woman planning to do tomorrow?A. See her dentist.B. Attend a meeting.C. Join the book club.12. How many kinds of membership cards are mentioned by the man?A. Two.B. Three.C. Four.聽

7、第 9 段材料，回答第13 至 16 題。13. Where was probably the man when he lost Milo?A. In a car.B. In a caf e .C. In a park.14. What does Milo look like?A. He has short hair.B. He s about 14 pounds.C. He s black with white spots.15. Where does the woman tell the man to look first?A. Farther out.B. To the left.C.

8、To the right.16. What do the speakers decide to do in the end?A. Call the police for help.B. Run for a couple of blocks.C. Drive around to look for Milo.聽第 10 段材料，回答第17 至 20 題。17. Who is the speaker?A. Ellen.B. Maria.C. Jenny.18. When is the rain expected to stop?A. On Thursday night.B. On Sunday af

9、ternoon.C. On Tuesday afternoon.19. What was today s temperature?A. In the low 70s.B. Around 50 degrees.C. Around 45 degrees.20. What time of year is it?A. Spring.B. Summer.C. Autumn.第二部分：閱讀理解（共兩節(jié)，滿分40 分）第一節(jié)（共15 小題；每小題2 分，滿分30 分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（ A、日C和D）中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡 上將該項涂黑。ADos and Don ts in Whal

10、e WatchingThe Department of Fisheries and Oceans has developed guidelines for whale watching in JohnstoneStrait, where killer whales are found on a daily basis each summer. It is strongly recommended that vessel （船只） operators follow these guidelines forall kinds of whales. Approach whales from the

11、side, not from the front or the back. Approach no closer than 100 metres, then stop the boat but keep the engine on. Keep noise levels down no horns, whistles or racing of engines. Start your boat only after the whales are more than 100 metres from your vessel. Leave the area slowly, gradually movin

12、g faster when you are more than 300 metres from the whales. Approach and leave slowly, avoiding sudden changes in speed or direction. Avoid disturbing groups of resting whales. Keep at low speeds and remain in the same direction if traveling side by side with whales. Whenwhales are traveling close t

13、o shore, avoid crowding them near the shore or coming between the whales and the shore. Limit the time spent with any group of whales to less than 30 minutes at a time when within 100 to 200 metres of whales. If there is more than one vessel at the same observation spot, be sure to avoid any boat po

14、sition thatwould result in surrounding the whales. Work together by communicating with other vessels, and make sure that all operators are aware ofthe whale watching guidelines.21. For whom is this passage written?A.Tour guides.B. Whale watchers.C.Vessel operators.D. Government officials.22. What sh

15、ould the vessel do when going side by side with whales?A. Take a good viewing position.B. Keep moving in the same direction.C. Travel closer and closer to the shore.D. Surround the whales with other boats.23. What is the shortest safe distance from the whales?A.100 metres.B. 200 metres.C. 300 metres

16、. D. 400 metres.BBack in freshman year, I found myself wondering whether it should really be called“volunteering " if students only do it because they have to.I started volunteering atWeyrich Health Center, helping elderly patientswith daily tasks. The more I did these tasks, the more disconnec

17、ted I felt from the seniors. Though I felt bad for them, I did not want to communicate with them.Then one rainy day, I met Colonel Hemsworth. He invited me to his table and asked for some company. I regarded this as another boring task. However, listening to his stories, I learned that he was a bril

18、liant war veteran（老兵）,and I found his talesinteresting.After my brief talk with the Colonel, I realized that I shared commoncharacters with all the seniors. I felt like an oxygen molecule（分子）ready to form a relationship rather than an isolated（孤立的）gas.I met with many learned senior citizens who shar

19、ed their experiences and wisdom. No longer did I walk aimlessly down the hallways. I found myself enjoying talking with these people as I learned their histories. Why hadn' t I realized sooner thatvolunteer work could enlighten me?Someargue that volunteering and working for change does not help.

20、 However, they fail to realize that the world is constantly changing and humans must adapt. My experience at Weyrich Health Center has taught me that refusing to change one' s views and accept new ones leads to short-term goals that finally disappear. Communication with others is an important pa

21、rt of life. Volunteering is not just a requirement or a way to improve your resume, it is a time for service and personal growth.Now I enjoy volunteering my time surrounded by seniors who bring history alive for me. By communicating with them, I have developed into a more dynamic person. 24. What

22、9; s the author ' s attitude towards volunteeringat first?A. C. Satisfied.D.Positive.B. Unwilling.Doubtful. 25. Why did Colonel Hems worth invite the author to his table?A. He liked the author very much.the author.B. He wanted to work withC. He wanted the author to accompanyhim.D. He planned to

23、teach the author something.26. What can we infer from the underlined sentence in Para.4?A. The author would like to be an oxygen molecule.B. The author had desire to communicate with the seniors.C. The author wanted to do a chemical experiment with gas.D. The author imagined himself being part of an

24、 isolated gas.27. What does the sixth paragraph mainly tell us?A. Other people s attitude towards volunteering.B. The importance of communicating with others.C. The lessons the author has learned from volunteering.D. The important meaning of humans adapting to changes.CRich Anderson says he isn t sc

25、ared of sharks and he is appealing to others to learn to love them.“I try to convince people that looking at a shark eye to eye is totally different to sitting on a surfboard or a boat looking at every shadow that goes underneath thinking it s a shark coming to get them,” he said. “ Eye to eye they

26、look at you,you look at them and you go your own way.”“I find that once people see their first sharks, their whole attitude changes.They realize that they are not as scary as what they thought they were, ” Mr. Anderson said. He compares sharks to dogs, in the way they show their behavior and attitud

27、etowards humans. “ You are not going to go up to a dog that it arching（拱起 ） its backand making a low sound in the throat at you,” he said. “ If a shark is arching andits fins（ 鰭 ） are down, it s telling you to move on. ”H e admits he thought the shark was trying to attack him the first few times.Mr.

28、 Anderson is against the controversial policy introduced in Western Australia to kill a shark if it presents a threat to humans. He said many of the same things that occur in Western Australia are also happening in New South Wales.Anderson said that sharks come closer to shore because they are attra

29、cted to the smell of whale bodies which have broken down after being buried in the sand on many beaches.Mr. Anderson often sees gray nurse sharks, fur seals, leopard seals, penguinsand fishes of a range of colours in the Pacific Ocean along BellingenShire.“ Depending on the time of the year, you can

30、 get a good mixture of sea creatures moving through there, ” he said. Tiger sharks are his favourite kind of sharks. He describes them as pig-headed but also elegant creatures.28. What does Mr. Anderson probably do?A. A diver. B. A surfer.C. A boatman.D. A fisherman.29. What does Mr. Andersan try to

31、 tell us by comparing sharks to dogs?A. Sharks have the same behaviour as dogs.B. Sharks are naturally friendly to human beings.C. Sharks can send messages through their behavior.D. Sharks can be lovely creatures if properly trained.30. What mistake did Mr. Anderson once make?A. He never looked at s

32、harks eye to eye.B. He once saw sharks as a scary animal.C. He didn t allow sharks to get close to shores.D. He misunderstood a shark s arching its back.31. What do we know about the Pacific Ocean along Bellingen Shire?A. It s a popular tourist B. It s Mr. Anderson s favorite place. destination.D. I

33、 t s where Mr. Anderson trains sharks.C. It s open in certain times of the year.DIt is quite reasonable to blame traffic jams, the cost of gas and the great speed of modern life, but manners on the road are becoming horrible. Everybody knows that the nicest men would become fierce tigers behind the

34、wheel. It is all right to havea tiger in a cage, but to have one in the driver ' s seat is another matter altogether.Road politeness is not only good manners, but good sense too. It takes the most cool-headed drivers great patience to give up the desire to beat back when forced to face rude driv

35、ing. On the other hand, a little politeness goes a long way towards reducing the possibility of quarrelling and fighting. A friendly nod or a wave of thanks in answer to an act of politeness helps to create an atmosphere of good will and calm so necessary in modern traffic condition. But such behavi

36、ors of politeness are by no means enough. Many drivers nowadays don ' t even seem able to recognize politeness when they see it.However, misplaced politeness can also be dangerous. Typical examples are the driver who waves a child crossing the street at a wrong place into the path of oncoming ca

37、rs that may be not able to stop in time. The same goes for encouraging old ladies to cross the road wherever and whenever they want to. It always amazes methat the highways are not covered with the dead bodies of these grannies.An experienced driver, whose manners are faultless, told me it would hel

38、p if drivers learnt to correctly join in traffic stream without causing total blockages（堵塞）that give rise to unpleasant feelings.Unfortunately, modern drivers can ' t even learnto drive. Years ago, experts warned us that the fast increase of the car ownership would demand more give-and-take from

39、 all road users. It is high time for all of us to take this message to heart.32. What is often the cause of troubles on the road according to the passage?A. Road conditions.B. The speed of modern life.C. The large number of cars.D. The behavior of the drivers.33. What does the write think a good dri

40、ver should do?.A. Beat back when forced to face rude driving.B. Be able to recognize politeness when he sees it.C. Join in traffic stream quickly however other people feel.D. Encourage old ladies to cross the road whenever they want to.34. What does the underlined word“give -and- take " in the

41、passage mean ?A. Politeness and impoliteness.B. Good manners and bad manners.C. Offering help to others as much as possible.D. Willingness of each person to give into each other ' s wishes .35. What can be the best title of the passage?A. Road PolitenessB. Traffic ProblemsC. Bad Manners on the R

42、oadD. Good Drivers and Bad Drivers第二節(jié)（共5小題；每小題2分，滿分10分）根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項，選項中有兩項為多余 選項。Some people love traveling while some prefer to stay at home. If you don' t love traveling, you can make a change now. Why?36 Please read on to know more.Traveling takes you out of your comfort zone.

43、 Your comfort zone is comforting. 37 When you step into new surroundings, you will learn about the world around you. Traveling alone is a great option. Somepeople might fear being on their own, but it can really help them grow.38 Are you afraid of water? If you are, go to the beach or a lake. Are yo

44、u afraid of heights? If so, climb a hill or go to a vista point at the nearest national park. Are you afraid of talking to strangers? If so, go to a new place and talk with people you have never seen. Remember, fear can be overcome.Traveling is a good way to expand your mind. It gets you out of a ro

45、utine and makes you use your brain, your ears and your eyes. When traveling, there are a lot of things that have to be taken in: new sights,new flavors,new noises,etc. 39Have you ever thought about traveling abroad as a volunteer? You can benefit a lot from this kind of trip. 40 Sometimes, you can e

46、ven get all of your meals and accommodation for free. Volunteer tourism is becoming more and more popular. There are many ways to make a difference and benefit you at the same time.A. You are exposed to many new things.B. It is not as expensive as you might expect.C. All of them require your complet

47、e attention.D. Traveling can help you to remove your fears.E. This kind of trip is really popular with people.F. Because you can really benefit a lot from traveling.G. But it doesn ' t always give you the opportunity to grow.第三部分：英語知識運用（共兩節(jié)，滿分 45分）第一節(jié)完形填空（共20小題；每小題1.5分，滿分30分）閱讀下面短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、

48、B C和D）中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。My husband and I were working as volunteer teachers in a remote village in northern Thailand. There were many 41 , particularly around our housing.We found a house near the school and 42 this past June. Shortly after, whilewe were preparing lessons at the office, th

49、e 43 removed all the surrounding banana trees and the grass in order to raise the ground level she had 44 on tearing downour house and building a new one after we left.She brought in tons of 45 , which left our house in a kind of moat （壕溝）,andwhenthe heavy rains came, our 46 flooded. This was upsett

50、ing, but it turned intosomething 47 . When he became 48 of it, the headmaster at my school got myeight-grade class to come to help 49 up. The boys dug into the moat to drain （使流走）the water, and built a path outto the street, 50 the girls mopped up the water inside and spread newspapers to51 it. Befo

51、re the problem was truly 52 , however, we had another flood. Thisincident turned into a 53 , with teachers and students 54 helping clean up.Another time, my husband suddenly got very 55 . It was going to 56 the ambulance two hours to reach our house, 57 my co-teacher arranged for a tractorfrom the v

52、illage office to take us to meet it this truly 58 his life by cuttingtwo hours off the ride.There were many other 59 of care and kindness. This community is dear to our hearts, and there is no way we can repay them. I have determined to try my best to repay it forward by looking for those 60 help in

53、 future.41.A. affairsB. difficultiesC. preparationsD. arrangements42.A. set offB. fitted inC. moved offD. settled in43.A. agentB. assistantC. architectD. landlord44.A. arguedB. carriedC. plannedD. insisted45.A. dirtB. dustC. weedD. water46.A. townB. houseC. officeD. village47.A. goodB. absurdC. dang

54、erousD. interesting48.A. sureB. awareC. afraidD. guilty49.A. holdB. buildC. cleanD.speed50.A. asB. afterC. untilD. while51.A. dryB. hideC. blockD. cover52.A. avoidedB. solvedC. discussedD. discovered53.A. partyB. failureC. meetingD. quarrel54.A. evenB. stillC. againD. almost55.A. tiredB. boredC.scar

55、edD. sick56.A. useB. callC. leaveD. take57.A. andB. butC. otherwiseD. therefore58.A. savedB.changedC. protectedD. improved59.A. causesB. benefitsC. examplesD. meanings60.A. for fear ofB. for lack ofC. in need ofD. in favor of（背面還有試題）第II卷（非選擇題，滿分 50分）第三部分英語知識運用 第二節(jié)(共10小題；每小題1.5分，滿分15分)閱讀下面短文，在空白處填入 1

56、個適當?shù)膯卧~或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。A few years ago, I studied in Salem. I had just met a friend 61. lived in Boston. Sometimes on 62.(weekend), I would take the train to see him and then usually take the last train back at night.One Saturday evening, I took the last train back to Salem. Being tired, I fell asleep de

57、spite the fact that it was only 63.less than 30-minute ride. About an hour after boarding the train, 64.(sudden), a man woke me up and said, “I heard you order a ticket to Salem before we got 65., so Ijust let you know we are arriving inGloucester. I ' m sorry I didn ' t wake you up66. (early) because I fell asleep too. " Hearing that, I was 67. (alarm). My phone was dead and I 68.(spend) my last bit of cash