洛陽市2016-2017高二下期期中考試英語試題及答案

1、精選優(yōu)質(zhì)文檔-傾情為你奉上洛陽市20162017學(xué)年第二學(xué)期期中考試高二英語試卷本試卷共12頁，全卷滿分150分，考試用時120分鐘。*?？荚図樌?注意事項：1. 答題前，先將自己的姓名、準考證號填寫在試卷和答題卡上，并將準考證號條形碼粘貼在答題卡上的指定位置。用2B鉛筆將答題卡上試卷類型A后的方框涂黑。2. 選擇題的作答:每小題選出答案后，用2B鉛筆將答題卡上對應(yīng)題目的答案標(biāo)號涂黑。寫在試題卷、演草紙和答題卡上的非答題區(qū)域均無效。3. 非選擇題的作答:用簽字筆直接答在答題卡上對應(yīng)的答題區(qū)域內(nèi)。寫在試題卷、演草紙和答題卡上的非答題區(qū)域均無效。4. 考試結(jié)束后，請將本試卷和答題卡一并上交。第一部

2、分聽力（共兩節(jié)，滿分30分）做題時，先將答案標(biāo)在試卷上。錄音內(nèi)容結(jié)束后，你將有兩分鐘的時間將試卷上的答案轉(zhuǎn)涂到答題卡上。第一節(jié)（共5小題;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(biāo)在試卷的相應(yīng)位置。聽完每段對話后，你都有10秒鐘的時間來回答有關(guān)小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。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.聽第6段材料，回答第6、7題。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,聽第7段材料，回答第8至10題。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.聽第8段材料，回答第11至13題。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.聽第9段材料，回答第14至17題。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.聽第10段材料，回答第18至20題。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）鬩讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項(A、B、C和D)中,選出最佳選項，并在答題卡 上將該項涂黑。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(時差反應(yīng)）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(嘔吐）during the race，and yes, theres quite a bit of that during the Beer Mile，offenders (犯規(guī)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 (飽隔）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(堅持）in the job any longer.Why did Sommer fail to make the changes? It was a case of self-sabotage(自我糟踐）. 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(解脫).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人空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多 余選項。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.第三部分英語知識運用（共兩節(jié)，滿分45分第一節(jié)完形填空（共2小題;每小題1.5分，滿分3

49、分）閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的四個選項(A、B、C和D)中，選出可以填人空白 處的最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。One cold night, I was driving an eyesore that could only be 41 as a “car” by someone. 42，the vehicle was 43 because it needed an engine repair. I added a quart of oil 44 every journey. Most of it would leak out along the way. The cars oute

50、r 45 paint had transformed into a terrible mixture of rust (鐵銹)。It was really a difficult car to drive.That night the car died in the middle of a four-lane street, I coasted (滑行) 46 I could, hoping for a place to 47，but the street was 48 with parked cars. There I sat, in busy evening traffic, as ton

51、s of steel and plastic screamed 49. Then I saw a pair of headlights 50 and stop behind me. I knew what was coming. 51 the horn( 喇叭)would start and someone would be yelling at me. 52 I was wrong.A stranger got out of the car and came to my window, shouting “Do you want a( n) 53 ?” I was shocked but 5

52、4 in agreement. He waved to his car and two teens got off to 55 themselves to my car. When I was 56 delivered to a side street, they hopped back into their car and rejoined the 57 of traffic.Over the years Ive realized something about the stranger. Every time Im 58, he appears. The one true thing in

53、 this world is an unasked kindness 59 by a stranger. Its the invisible cord that 60 us all together and makes life worthwhile.41.A. referred toB. put forwardC, summed upD. taken over42.A. UnconsciouslyB. TechnicallyC. OriginallyD. Temporarily43.A. carried offB. wrapped upC. wiped outD. sent for44.A.

54、 afterB. beforeC. whileD. since45.A. spaceB. circuitC. organD. paint46.A. ahead ofB. in a flashC. at randomD. as far as47.A. turn offB. break awayC. look aheadD. take action48.A. coveredB. linedC. presentedD. united49.A. onB. offC. byD. near50.A. call inB. give inC. flee awayD. pull up51.A. Recently

55、B. LatelyC. ShortlyD. Finally52.A. ButB. AndC. SoD. Or53.A. carB. pushC. oilD. engineer54.A. votedB. doubtedC. noddedD. announced55. A. adjustB. adaptC. attractD. apply56. A. thankfullyB. punctuallyC. vainlyD. safely57.A. seaB. pauseC. routineD. track58.A. in needB. in troubleC. on purposeD. in turn

56、59. A. providedB. ensuredC. registeredD. predicted60.A. permittedB. pressedC. linkedD. armed第II卷第三部分英語知識運用（共兩節(jié)，滿分45分）第二節(jié)（共10小題;每小題1.5分，滿分15分)閱讀下面材料，在空白處填人適當(dāng)?shù)膬?nèi)容(1個單詞)或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。Are you concerned about the future of the earth? Do you want to do what you can do to save it? With bad news about 61 (glob

57、e) warming,dying oceans, and endangered animals 62 (flood) into our life on a daily basis, it is hard to know where to start. It may seem that 63 (activity) of a single person will not make a difference although there are actually many ways we can help.Conserve water at home. Water is important for all the individuals and wasting water