精选内蒙古鄂尔多斯市第一中学2016_2017学年高二英语上学期期末考试试题
高中英语真题：2016-2017学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题 Word版.doc_2
高中英语真题：2016-2017学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题Word版.doc一、阅读理解(共4题)1.When The New Republic magazine predicted who would win the 2016 Nobel Prize in literature on Oct 6, it said: “Not Bob Dylan. That’s for sure.”But the award came as a surprise to many. On Oct 13, the famous US musician was named the Nobel laureate by the Swedish Academy. He has “created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition", according to the organization.Although Dylan, 75, is not really thought to be a literary（文学的）writer, he has given the world a lot of creative work over 50 years, especially when it comes to his folk songs.In his 1985 album Biograph, Dylan wrote about the appeal(魅力) of folk music to him. Rock songs “weren’t serious enough or didn’t reflect（反映）life in a realistic way", according to Dylan. But folk, was “a more serioustype of thing. The songs are filled with more sadness; more joy …much deeper feelings".Dyla n’s music and lyrics spoke to many people during the 1960s. His lyrics were often about great political issues, such as the civil rights movement. The 1960s were a time of change when the young were making sure that their voices were heard. The idea is mast famously expressed in Dylan's The Times They Are a -Changin (1964), which warns the world, “You better start swimming or you'll sink（下沉）like a stone. For the times they are a-changin!”There were complaints that a literary prize had been given to a singer. But ancient “Greek poets Homer and Sappho wrote poetic works that were meant to be listened to, that were meant to be performed, often with instruments - and it s the same way with Dylan ",the Swedish Academy’s permanent secretary Sara Danius told CNN.It could even be said that giving the important prize to Dylan has brought back an old literary tradition. The millions whose lives Dylan’s words and music have changed will surely welcome the award.21. Dylan found folk music attractive because___________•A. it brought joy to peopleB. it reflected life on a much deeper levelC. it could be used to express feelings freelyD. it needed more creativity than other types of music22. Which of the following statements is TRUE about Dylan according to the article?A. He never thought that he would win the Nobel Prize.B. All of his influential works were created in the 1960s.C .His songs expressed people’s feelings well during the 1960s.D. His fans were mostly young people who were active in political movements.23. According to the last two paragraphs, ______________.A .lyrics can be seen as a literary formB. a literary prize should not be given to a singerC. Dylan’s works were inspired by Greek poetsD .Dylan won the award because he influenced many song-writers24. What’s the author’s attitude toward giving Bob Dylan the 2016 Nobel Prize in literature?A. Unconcerned.B. Objective.C. Doubtful.D. Supportive.2.Books have tremendous power. Between their pages, readers can be transported to anywhere imaginable and become just about anyone or anything. Unfortunately, many children all over the world don’t have access to books.For several years now, Maria Keller, a 14-year-old girl from Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been changing that fact.When she was 8 years old, Maria already loved reading. She also noticed that some of her classmates didn’t read as much as she did. When she asked her mother why that could be, her mother said that they might not be able to afford books. Maria had never thought of this. She could not believe that some children might not have bedtime stories read to them. She became determined to change this.With her mother’s help, Maria created Read Indeed. Read Indeed is a non-profit organization aiming to collect and distribute(分发) books to children in need. During the early stages of Read Indeed, Maria set the goal to collect and distribute 1 million books by the time she was 18. It didn’t take long to reach that goal.Today, at age 14, she has collected over 1.8 million books and hasshipped them to many states and countries around the world. She says, “I cannot live without books. As I continue my mission, I have learned that the number of kids who have no books are in the hundreds of millions. So I just can’t give up, even after reaching my original goal of 1 million books distributed.”She recently set a new goal: to distribute donations to kids in need in every state in the United States, and every country in the world. She keeps track of her progress on a large map at the warehouse(仓库) where they store and sort books. Maria believes that she can get support from even more people and help kids around the world to become better readers!25. We can know from Paragraph 2 that .A. Some of Maria’s classmates had no textbooks.B. Some of Maria’s classmates didn’t have money to buy books.C. Some of Maria’s classmates didn’t like reading at all.D. Some of Maria’s classmates couldn’t afford to go to school.26. According to the passage, which statement about Read Indeed is true?A. It collects and gives out books to poor children.B. It is an organization which sells books to children around the world.C. It raises money to buy books for children.D. It is a campaign which encourages children to read.27. What can we infer from what Maria says in Paragraph 4?A. She lives on selling books.B. Her original dream has been achieved.C. She will give up her mission of distributing books.D. The number of children who have no books has greatly dropped.28. Which word can best describe Maria?A. Optimistic.B. Smart.C. Brave.D. Strong-willed.3.When we know somewhere well，w e say we “know it like the back of our hand”. But new research has shown that we don’t actually know as much about our hands as we think we do.Wider and shorterProfessor Matthew Longo at the University of London and his team did an experiment, covering the left hands of 100 people. Then they asked the people to point to where they thought their fingertips and knuckles (指关节）were. They made some quite big mistakes.“People think their hand is wider than it actually is,” said Longo. The fingers also seem shorter than they are. This mistake gets worse as you go across the hand from the thumb to the little finger.Sense of position"It is connected to our sense of position,” explained Longo. This is our ability to tell where different parts of o ur bodies are, even when we can’t see them. “It tells us whether a joint is straight .or not "he said. It also tells us whether we are going up or down in an elevator. All this information comes from signs from nerves in real time. It’s like our brain h as maps - maps that show the size and shape of our body. “This experiment tried to find those maps,” said Longo.Strength(强度) of feelingBut these maps make mistakes. These mistakes may be made because of how the brain understands different parts of t he skin. “Our brains ‘see” areas as larger where the skin feels touch strongly,” said Longo. Body parts don’t appear as their true size, but appear bigger or smaller depending on how strongly they feel touch. Our lips, for example, have more nerves than our nose. So brain “sees” lips on its map of the body as being bigger than our nose. The same thing happens for other parts of the body that have lotsof nerves.Longo believes that more research in this area may help us to understand eating problem better, because people suffering from these problems may not know their bodies properly.29. Which of following statement is TRUE about the experiment according to the article?A. People think their body parts are larger than they actually are.B. People made more mistakes about their little fingers length than their thumbs’ length.C .People’s fingers are actually shorter than they think.D. People were asked to draw their hands from memory30. What does the underlined “it” in Paragraph 4 refer to?A. The new experiment.B. The location information.C. The mistake people made.D. The sizes of fingers and hands.31. We can learn from the article that_____________.A. the maps of people’s bodies form before they are bornB. the maps of our body are based on information from nervesC. our sense of position tells how different parts of the body work.D. how we feel about our body shape is only decided by our sense of position32. We can infer from the article that .A. the hand feels touch more strongly than fingers doB. our lips have a weaker sense of touch than our noseC. there are more nerves in the finger than in the handD. our sense of position should not be trusted because it is too often incorrect4.It’s an ordinary morning，like all the others．But instead of being woken up by the buzzing of an alarm cl ock, you’ll be roused by the smell of freshly made coffee，light entering your room as the curtains open automatically，and a gentle back massage（按摩）provided by your high-tech bed.This is what a typical(典型的) person's life will be like two decades from now，according to The Guardian. Want to know more?After you get up, your apartment will be like an electronic orchestra with you as the conductor. With simple moves of your hand and spoken instructions, you’ll be able to control your apartment’s tempera ture, humidity, music and lighting. You’ll be able to look through the day’s news on translucent screens while your breakfast waits for you in the automatic oven.As you move into your kitchen, you might accidentally hit your toe on a cupboard. If you do, you’ll grab your cell phone and open the diagnostics(诊断) app. Inside your phone there will be a tiny microchip(芯片) that uses X-ray waves to scan your body. The scan will tell whether your toe is bruised or broken.After breakfast, your driverless car will take you to work. While you “drive”, your central computer system will suggest a list of chores(家务事)that your housekeeping robots can do that day and it will also remind you to buy a gift for your mother’s upcoming birthday.As you can see, with the help of advanced technology, our lives will be more efficient(有效率的). Technology will mitigate our forgetfulness and free us of many small burdens that distract us, such as buying a ticket. Our brain will therefore be able to focus on more important things like preparing for a presentation or doing “deep thinking”.However, the development of technology might have some disadvantages as well. By 2036, we’ll be relying heavily on the virtual(虚拟的)world, which will mean that all of our data will be stored in the cloud，a remote digital storage system with near limitless capacity(容量). That will increase the possibility of someone else accessing, sharing or manipulating(操控) our personal information.33. What might be the author’s purpose in writing the text?A. To stress the importance of developing technology.B. To remind people not to depend too much on computers．C. To introduce one new invention that will benefit our future lives.D. To describe how advanced technologies will affect our future lives.34. According to the text, in two decades, .A. you’ll be able to rely on an electronic orchestra to wake you up instead of an alarm clockB. a tiny microchip in your phone will treat you when you are sickC. you will be able to adjust the conditions of your apartment via oral instructions or simple hand gesturesD. technology will be smart enough to help us with important things like preparing for a presentation35. What does the underlined word “mitigate” in Paragraph 6 mean?A. Make up for.B. Worsen.C. Cure.D. Take advantage of.二、未分类(共2题)1.Have you ever heard of an insect called the cicada(蝉)? 36 But theyhave an interesting internal clock that tells them when to go aboveground.Every 17 years, billions of the noisy Brood V cicadas(十七年蝉) will swarm(成群出现)to northeastern parts of the US, including New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania. 37 But there are usually a lot less of them compared to the Brood V cicadas.38 According to Discovery News, these insects started their lives in 1999. And as their 17-year life cycle comes to an end, they go aboveground when their underground homes get warmer 64 degrees Fahrenheit (about 18℃) to be exact.Then the females will lay hundreds of eggs in trees, and after about four to six weeks, the mother and father cicadas will die. 39While they can be kind of annoying, these insects don’t harm humans, but they do make a lot of noise during their time aboveground. 40 However, since there are so many of the 17-year cicadas, the amount of laid eggs can sometimes harm small trees and bushes. But after this summer, these insects will mostly mind their own business until 2033.A. That sound is the male cicadas attracting the female cicadas.B. The cicada insects are common in summer, especially in August and can be found in July as well.C. There are other kinds of cicadas that come around once a year or every 13 years.D. The baby cicadas will go underground, and the 17-year cycle will start over again.E. As a matter of fact, people like to eat them in some cultures.F. Well, a special kind of these insects live underground in the US for most of their lives.G. This is what makes Brood V cicadas so special.2.Do you find it hard to memorize words? You must not be the only one. It could be 61 (help) if you say the words aloud. But th is often isn’t good in a quiet classroom.Now, researchers from the University of Waterloo, Canada, have comeup 62 a new idea. They suggest 63 (draw) a picture of what you are trying to memorize!The researchers did a study 64 (base) on the idea. They first gave a group of students some words such as “apple” or “balloon”. Then they gave the students 40 seconds, during 65 the students could either write the words again and again, or draw a picture.When the time 66 (be) over, the researchers asked the students to do something else, like sing a song. After that , they gave the students 60 seconds to write down as many words 67 they could remember. The results showed that those who drew the words did a much 68 (good) job than those who wrote them.So the next time you are having a hard time memorizing a word, 69 (draw) it! No worries if you’re not good at drawing. The 70 (research) say the quality of the drawing doesn’t matter at all.三、完型填空(共1题)1.My husband, Rashid, arrived in New York on his own from India. He stayed in a 41 for a short time while 42 for a house for me and our children.During the first week of his 43 , he went out one day to do some shopping. He came back in the late afternoon to discover that his suitcase was 44 . He was extremely worried 45 the suitcase had all hisimportant papers, 46 his passport.He reported the 47 to the police and then sat there，lost and 48 in strange city, thinking of the terrible troubles of getting all the paperwork organized again from a distant country while trying to 49 in a new one.Late in the evening, the phone rang. It was a(an) 50 . He was trying to pronounce my husband’s name and was asking him a lot of questions. 51 he said they had found a pile of papers in their trash can（垃圾桶）52 had been left out on the footpath.My husband 53 to their home to find a kind family holding all his papers and documents. Their young daughter had gone to the trash can and found a pile of 54 papers. Her parents had carefully sorted them out, although they had found mainly 55 addresses on most of the documents. At last they had seen a half-written 56 in the pile in which my husband had given his new 57 number to a friend.That family not only restored(归还) the important documents to 58 that day but also restored our faith and 59 in people. We still remember their 60 and often send a warm wish their way.41. A. school B. museum C. hotel D. shelter42. A. leaving B. looking C. waiting D. paying43. A. design B. change C. offer D. stay45. A. if B. as C. though D. after46. A. including B. containing C. case D. holding47. A. thought B. complaint C. case D. pain48. A. happy B. lonely C. satisfied D. confident49. A. grow up B. break down C. lie down D. settle down50. A. officer B. stranger C. friend D. passenger51. A. Then B. So C. But D. Yet52. A. where B. what C. that D. it53. A. moved B. rushed C. skated D. wandered54. A. unfamiliar B. favorite C. similar D. expensive55. A. suitable B. flexible C. convenient D. foreign57. A. flight B. bus C. telephone D. diploma58. A. us B. you C. them D. me59. A. friendship B. justice C. trust D. devotion60. A. curiosity B. confidence C. patience D. kindness四、短文改错(共1题)1.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。
2016-2017学年高二上学期英语期末考试题及答案
2016-2017学年高二上学期英语期末考试题及答案2016-2017学年度上学期期末考试高二英语试题2017-1-4本试卷分第I卷(选择题) 和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。
考试用时120分钟，满分150分。
共5页。
考试结束后，只交答题卡。
第Ⅰ卷(选择题，共计100分)第一部分：听力部分（共两节, 满分30分）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 do we know about the man?A. He stopped working.B. He used to work at night.C. He will work overnight.2. Where are the two speakers most probably?A. At a clinic.B. In a classroom.C. In a bank.3. Which season is it now most probably?A. Summer.B. Autumn.C. Winter.4. What's the woman?A. A policewoman.B. A salesgirl.C. A ticket seller.5. What are they talking about?A. The hot weather.B. The air-conditioning.C. The power failure.第二节（共15小题, 每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）请听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给出的A、B、C三个选项种选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题。
2016-2017学年高二英语上学期期末考试试题_2
2016-2017学年高二英语上学期期末考试试题总分150分。
考试时间120分钟。
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。
第I卷（三部分，共100分）第一部分听力 (共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5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。
每段对话仅渎一遍。
1. What are the speakers talking about？A.A fire.B.A matchbox.C.A rain2. What time is it now?A.10: 15.B.10: 30C.11:003. Who are the two speakers?A. Retired soldiers.B. College studentsC. Army people4 What is wrong with the printer?A. It doesn’t flash.B. There isn’'t ink.C .It’s broken5. What is the woman interested in?A. Sports.B. Fashion.C. Politics.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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7题。
6 What's the woman going to do?A. Attend her friend's wedding party.B. Attend Lan’s party.C. Do some shopping with her friends.7. What does the man suggest the woman do?A.Wear her new dress.B. Wear the light blue dr ess.C. Wear a more formal dress.听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9题。
17学年上学期高二期末考试英语试题(附答案)(4)
2016—2017学年上学期2015级期末考试·英语试卷命题人：审题人：第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）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 does the man like about the play?A．The story. B．The ending. C．The actor.2．Which place are the speakers trying to find?A．A hotel. B．A bank. C．A restaurant.3．At what time will the two speakers meet?A．5:20. B．5:10. C．4:40.4．What will the man do?A．Change the plan. B．Wait for a phone all. C．Sort things out.5．What does the woman want to do?A．See a film with the man.B．Offer the man some help.C．Listen to some great music.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）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，回答第6～7题。
6．Where is Ben?A．In the kitchen. B. At school. C. In the park.7．What will the children do in the afternoon?A. Help set the table.B. Have a party.C. Do their homework.听第7段材料，回答第8～10题。
高中英语真题：2016--2017学年度第一学期高二年级英语学科期末试卷
2016--2017学年度第一学期高二年级英语学科期末试卷第一部分听力（共2节，满分15分）（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）。
听下面5段对话，选出最佳答案。
每段对话读一遍1. What does the man think the weather will be like today ?A. WarmB. HotC. Cold2 .Why will Mr Rogers be out of the office next week ?A . To take a holidayB . To attend a weddingC . To travel on businessWhat will the woman probably do next ?Drink some coffee B. Have a meeting C. Go back home When will the plane probably be here ?A. In an hourB. In two hoursC. In three hoursWhat are the speakers thinking about ?A. RiceB. Wine C .Fruit第二节（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）每段对话读2遍请听第6段材料，回答第6.7 题。
6. What is the man doing now ?Taking a survey B. Reading a newspaper C. Having a cla ssHow does the woman usually get her news ?A. FromB. From newspapers C .From the Internet请听第7段材料，回答第8,9 题。
8 What does the woman want to do at first ?Exchange the gloves B. Return the gloves C. Try on the gl ovesHow much will the woman pay in the end ?A.＄4B. ＄25C.＄2请听第8段材料，回答第10--12 题。
2016-2017学年高二英语上学期期末试卷及答案
2016～2017学年度上学期期末考试卷年级：高二科目：英语第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）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 man do on Saturday evening?A. Attend a party.B. Do the cooking.C. Go cycling.2. Where are the speakers?A. In a clothes shop.B. In a tailor's.C. In a laundry.3. How does the man go to work every day?A. By car.B. By bus.C. On foot.4. What does the man think of his present job?A. Challenging.B. Boring.C. Well-paid.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A photo.B. A play.C. A dress.第二节(共15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分22.5 分)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，回答第6、7题。
6. Why is the man at the airport?A. To board a plane.B. To pick up some passengers.C. To meet the woman.7. Which flight has been delayed?A. The French flight.B. The Spanish flight.C. The Italian flight.听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
2016-2017学年高二英语上学期期末考试试题_1
2016-2017学年高二英语上学期期末考试试题第I卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）What will the man do on Sunday?A. Go to an exhibition of Indian art.B. Visit his friends in .C. At tend a wedding.Why doesn’t the woman drive the car by herself?A. She doesn’t like driving at all.B. She is a green hand in dri ving.C. Bob always drives the car for her.What does the woman mean?A. She missed the comedy.B. She doesn’t like the comedy. C . She often watches comedies.Which bus will the two speakers take? A. No.113 B. No.132.C. No.131What can we learn from the conversation?A. These dresses are not fit for the woman.B. These dresses are quite expensive.C. The woman will buythese dresses.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听第6段材料，回答第6、7、8题Whom is the man booking the room for?A. His wife and himself.B. His wife and daughter.C. His frien d and himself.What kind of room has he booked? A. A suite. B. A double ro om, C.Unknown.When will the man arrive at the hotel? A. Next Monday. B. Ne xt Wednesday. C. In three days.听第7段材料，回答第9至11题What kind of job would the woman like? A. She’d like one in a trading company.B. She’d like one with more challenges.C. She’ d like one tha t needs an open mind.Why does the woman choose this company? A. The work agr ees with her knowledge.B. One of her friends works there.C. She can receive a high s alary.When does the conversation probably take place?A. On Monday.B. On Thursday.C. On Saturday.听第8段材料，回答第12至14题Who is the woman?A. The man’s classmate.B. Annie Peters’ sister.C. Annie Pet ers’ roommate.What does the man want to tell Annie Peters?A. He’ll hang out with her.B. He’ll go shopping with her.C. He ’ll visit her next week.How can Annie Peters get in touch with the man? A. She can go to Room 668, the Terminal Hotel. B. She can dial the phon e number 4934975.C. She can go to the Terminal Hotel, Was hington.听第9段材料，回答第15至17题Why are whales not fish? A. Because they can’t stay long und er water. B. Because they have warm blood. C. Because they breathe with their mouth.How long can whales stay under water?A. For about twenty minutes.B. For about half an hour.C. For about an hour.Why can’t the other kind of whale eat large animals?A. Its throat is very small.B. It has no teeth.C. It cant’ swim s o fast.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题What is the speaker most probably? A. A tourist. B. A zoo kee per. C. A gardener.How do kangaroos conserve energy while running?A. By jumping fast.B. By moving their ears. C By following th e direction of wind.What is the feature of red kangaroos?A. They can’t run very fast.B. They have sharp hearing.C. Th eir eyesight is very poor.第二部分阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）ALocation: The University is in , . It is an hour’s train ride south of New York City and an hour’s train ride north of . Students:There are 4,600 undergraduates(本科生). There are also 1,900 graduate students, but Princeton is unusual among universities in having a student body made up largely of undergraduates.Faculty:Princeton has about 700 full-time faculty members(教员). There are another 300 or so part-time and visiting faculty. All faculty members at Princeton are expected to teach and research.Degrees:Princeton offers two undergraduate degrees: the bac helor(学士) of arts(A.B.) degree and the bachelor of science in engine ering(B.S.E.) degree.Academic Year:An academic year runs from September to lat e May and lasts two terms (fall and spring). A normal course l oad is four or five courses per term, although many students t ake extra courses.Residences:Princeton provides housing for all undergraduate students. Freshmen and second-year students are required to spend their first two years in one of five colleges. Each college has its own dining hall, commo n rooms and computer centers.Fees and Expenses (Academic Year 2015-2016)Tuition(学费): $29,910 Room and board: $ 8,387Other expenses (books, telephone, etc.): $ 3,083 Total: $ 41, 38021. How many kinds of faculty members are there in ?A. One.B. Two.C. Three.D. F our.22. In Princeton University, an undergraduate will pay at least ________ for the Academic Year 2015-2016 besides tuition.A. $ 41,380B. $ 52,850C. $11,470D. $ 8, 38723. In what way is different from other American universities according to the text?A. It has five colleges.B. Its students are mainly undergraduat es.C. It provides housing for all undergraduate students.D. All the faculty members at Princeton are expected to teach and research.24. Which of the following is NOT true?A. Princeton offers two undergraduate degrees.B. An academic year lasts about nine months in .C. Undergraduates should spend their first two years in one of five colleges.D. It’s about an hour’s train ride from Princeton University to t he north of .BLast week my youngest son and I visited my father at his new home in , . He moved there a few years ago, and I was eager to see his new place and meet his friends.My earliest memories of my father are of a tall, handsome, su ccessful man devoted to his work and family, but uncomfortable with his children. As a child I loved him; as a school girl and young adult I feared him and felt bitter about him. He seemed unhappy with me unless I got straight A’s and unhappy with my boyfriends if their fathers were not as “successful” as he w as. Whenever I went out with him on weekends, I used to stru ggle to think up things to say, feeling on guard.On the first day of my visit, we went out with one of my father’s friends for lunch at an outdoor café. We walked along that af ternoon, did some shopping, ate on the street table, and laug hed over my son’s funny facial expressions. Gone was my fat her’s critical air and strict rules. Who was this person I knew a s my father, who seemed so friendly and interesting to be aro und? What had held him back before?The next day my dad pulled out his childhood pictures and tol d me quite a few stories about his own childhood. Although ou r times together became easier over the years, I never felt clo ser to him at that moment. After so many years, I’m at last se eing another side of my father. And in doing so, I’m delighted with my new friend. My dad, in his new home in , is back to me from where he was.25. Why did the author feel bitter about her father when she w as a young adult?A. He was silent most of the time.B. He was too proud of himself.C. He did not love his children.D. He expected too much of her.26. When the author went out with her father on weekends, s he would feel ______.A. nervousB. sorryC. tiredD. safe27. What does the author think of her father after her visit to ?A. More critical.B.More talkative.C.Gentle and friendly .D. Strict and hard-working.28. The underlined words “my new friend” in the last paragraph refer to ______.A. the author’s sonB. the author’s fatherB. the friend of the author’s fatherD. the café ownerCI fell in love with England because it was quaint (古雅)—all those little houses, looking terribly old-fashioned but nice, like dolls’ houses. I loved the countryside and the pubs, and I loved . I’ve slightly changed my mind afterseventeen years because I think it’s an ugly town now. Things have changed. For everybody, meant gentlemen, fair play, and good manners. The fair play is going, unfortunately, and so are the gentlemanly attitudes and good manners—people shut doors heavily in your face and politeness is disap pearing.I regret that there are so few comfortable meeting places. You ’re forced to live indoors. In I go out much more, to restaurant s and nightclubs. To meet friends here it usually has to be in a pub, and it can be difficult to go there alone as a woman. The cafes are not terribly nice.As a woman, I feel unsafe here. I spend a bomb on taxis beca use I will not take public transport after 10 p. m. I used to use i t, but now I’m afraid.The idea of family seems to be more or less non-existent in . My family is well united and that’s typically French . In Middlesex I had a neighbour who is 82 now. His family onl y lived two miles away, but I took him to for Christmas once b ecause he was always alone.29. The writer doesn’t like because she ______.A. is not used to the life there nowB. has lived there for seven teen yearsC. prefers to live in an old-fashioned house D. has to be polite to everyone she meets th ere30. Where do people usually meet their friends in ?A. In a cafe.B. In a restaurant.C. In a nightclub.D. In a pub.31. The underlined part “it” (in Para. 4) refers to______.A. a taxiB. the moneyC. a bombD. public tr ansport32. The writer took her neighbour to for Christmas because he ______.A. felt lonely in EnglandB. had never been toC. was from a typical French familyD. didn't like the British idea of familyDWhen Nancy Lublin received $5,000 from her grandfather in 1 996, she never once considered taking a vacation or paying o ff student loans(贷款). Instead, the 24-year-old law student began thinking about helping low-income women get better jobs. “If a woman goes for a job inte rview(面试) poorly dressed, she won’t get the job,” Lublin says. “But wi thout a job, she can’t afford suitable clothes.”So, with the money founded “Dress for Success” and began collecting women’s clothes which were still in good condition but which their owners no longer needed. “So many women h ave clothes lying around that they will never wear again,” one of Lublin’s assistants says, “’s idea is so simple and yet so im portant to women.”Many women come to ’s office before going to a job interview. Here, they receive a suit, shoes and any other things they ne ed. Since it was set up, more than 1,000 women have turned t o “Dress for Success” for help. Many of them have won jobs. Some have found jobs after being out of work for many years. Jenny, a 32-year-old woman who was recently hired as a law-firm office manager says, “I made a good impression(印象) because of ‘Dress for Success’.”33. What can we learn from the text?A. Nancy’s grandfather lent her the money to set up the office.B. Nancy’s office gathers used clothes from women.C. Low-income women can get jobs at “Dress for Success”.D. set up “Dress for Success” to make money.34. “Dress for Success” attracts many women because they__ _____.A. like to wear different clothesB. like the design of the dress esC. prefer buying clothes at a low priceD. need to look smart when looking for a job35. What would be a good title for the text?A. Keep Your Old ClothesB. A Helping Hand for WomenC. Nancy: A Successful Law StudentD. A Successful Clothin g Business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。
2016—2017学年度上学期高二英语期末考试试题
2016—2017学年度上学期高二英语期末考试试题第一卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）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）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项。
AWelcome to Marksdale State ParkWhere fun, fitness, and education come togetherDon’t miss our new summer classes available duringMay 23- Aug 5!Swimming lessons: Ages 4—adult. Cost: $ 5 per class or $ 15 for one month.Hiking: Have a state park keeper hike through our paths with you and teach you about the park’s wildlife and plants.Soccer: Our youth soccer program is unusual in that it is non-competitive. Different teams are formed every day. Th e focus is on each player learning to work as a team, n ot on one team winning it all.Boating: These classes are only for 20-year-olds and above. Fishing is only allowed with a permit. Bicycling: We have special paths built for bicyclists. Si gns are posted for self-guided tours of our park. Group cycling is also availabl e with a park guide. Paths range from easy to challeng ing.A message from the director:Hiking paths! Sport fields! Playgrounds! Campgrounds! Fun activities! Located on McQueeney, Marksdale Sta te Park offers something for everyone. We have a num ber of plants and animals, which are in danger of dying out, being protected in our park. Sign up for one of our new summer community classes, or take a camping tr ip with your friends or family!Glen Harwood, ParkDirector21. If you plan to learn to swim from June 1st to July 31st, you should pay ______.A. $5B. $15C. $25D. $3022. Which of the following activities is only intended for adults ?A. swimmingB. boatingC. hikingD. bicycling23. What can we learn about Marksdale State Park?A. Many endangered plants can be found there.B. Special paths will soon be built for bicyclists.C. It is a park full of fun activities and sea animals.D. The youth soccer program focuses on how to win.BDear John,My name is Amber and I want to share my story with you b ecause what you've shared about life and positive energy has changed my life. This past year has been one of the hardest f or me. I felt I was stuck in a position that had nothing to do with what I wanted to do with my life. In January, after two years of being together, my boyfriend left me.I read your blog every morning as I drink my coffee at work, but it wasn't until this March that I told myself "no more negati vity" as you taught readers in your blog.Since then I've got into new habits at work to keep my ener gy positive. When people walk in the front door, I'm the first fa ce they see, so I smile big when I say "good morning" to them , especially on Mondays. Instead of waiting for someone to as k me for help, I offer it with an open mind. The CEO noticed m y change and offered me the executive assistant position that I wanted.One of the biggestthings I've taken to heart from your blog is changing my opini ons on my job. Yes, it was not an important position, but when I was passionate （热情的） about it, I could make my life fulfilling.All in all, I have to thank you somehow for having the passi on to help others because it truly is inspiring to me. So thank you so much, John. My life has changed because your words pointed me in the right direction, Take care!Sincerely ,Amber24. Amber wrote the letter mainly to______A. introduce herself to JohnB. talk about her bad yearC. ask for some adviceD. express her thanks25. We can infer from the passage that Amber______A. didn't like her boyfriendB. spent a lot of time onlineC. wasn't satisfied with her jobD. received very good e ducation26. What is implied about John in the letter?A. He is a very famous writer.B. He used to live a very negative life.C. He doesn't like sharing his life stories.D. He likes helping others through writing positive blogs.27. What does Amber's change tell us?A. Practice makes perfect.B. Bad luck doesn't exist lo ng.C. A positive attitude is rewarding.D. A friend in need is a f riend indeed.CThe African elephant, the largest land animal remaining on ea rth , is of great importance to African ecosystem(生态系统). Unlike other animals, the African elephant is to a great ex tent the builder of its environment. As a big plant-eater, it largely shapes the forest-and-savanna(大草原)surroundings in which it lives, therefore setting the terms ofexistence for millions of other animals that live in its habitat(栖息地).It is the elephant's great desire for food that makes it a disturb er of the environment and an important builder of its habitat. I n its continuous search for the 300 pounds of plants it must h ave every day, it kills small trees and underbushes, and pulls branches off big trees. This results in numerous open spaces in both deep tropical forests and in the woodlands that cover part ofthe African savannas. In these open spaces are numerous pla nts in various stages of growth that attract a variety of other pl ant-eaters.Take the rain forests for example. In their natural state, the sp reading branches overhead shut out sunlight and prevent the growth of plants on the forest floor. By pulling down trees and eating plants, elephants make open spaces, allowing new pla nts to grow on the forest floor. In such situations, the forests b ecome suitable for large hoofed plant-eaters to move around and for small plant-eaters to get their food as well.What worries scientists now is that the African elephant has b ecome an endangered species. If the elephant disappears, sc ientists say, many other animals will also disappear from vastareas of forest and savanna, greatly changing and worsening the whole ecosystem.28. What is the passage mainly about?A. Disappearance of African elephants.B. Forests and savannas as habitats for African elephants.C. The effect of African elephants' search for food.D. The eating habit of African elephants.29. What does the underlined phrase “setting the terms” most probably mean?A. Fixing the time.B. Worsening the st ate.C. Improving the quality.D. Deciding the co nditions.30. What do we know about the open spaces in the passage?A. They result from the destruction of rain forests.B. They provide food mainly for African elephants.C. They are home to many endangered animals.D. They are attractive to plant-eating animals of different kinds.31. The passage is developed mainly by________.A. showing the effect and then explaining the causesB. pointing out similarities and differencesC. describing the changes in space orderD. giving examplesDExperiments under way in several labs aim to create beneficia l types of genetically modified foods, including starchier potato es and caffeine-free coffee beans. Genetic engineers are even trying to transf er genes from a cold-winter fish to make a frost-resistant tomato.A low-sugar GM strawberry now in the works might one day allow p eople with health problems such as diabetes (糖尿病) to enjoy the little delicious red fruits again. GM beans and grains rich in protein(蛋白质) might help people at risk of developing kwashiorkor. Kwas hiorkor, a disease caused by severe lack of protein, is commo n in parts of the world where there are severe food shortages. Commenting on GM foods, Jonathon Jones, a British researc her, said: "The future benefits will be enormous（巨大的）, and the best is yet to come". To some people, GM foodsare no different from unmodified foods. "A tomato is a tomato ," said Brian Sansoni, an American food manufacturer.Critics of GM foods challenge Sansoni's opinion. They worry a bout the harm that GM crops might do to people, other animal s, and plants.In a recent lab study conducted at Cornell University, scientist s tested pollen(花粉) made by BT corn, which makes up one-fourth of the U.S. corn crop. The scientist dropped the pollen onto milkweed, a plant that is the only known food source of a butterfly caterpillar(毛虫). Within four days of feeding on the leaves, almost half of a test group of caterpillars died. "This is a warning bell." said C ornell researcher Linda Raynor.Some insects that are not killed by GM foods might find thems elves made stronger. How so? The insecticides are used on t he crops to kill the pests. But GM plants produce a continuous level of insecticide. Insects relying on those crops may devel op resistance to the plants and they may also develop a resist ance to the insecticide.At the forum on GM food held last year in Canada. GM crops t hat have been made resistant to the herbicide might crossbre ed with wild plants, creating "superweeds" that could take ove r whole fields.So where do you stand? Should GM food be banned in the U nited States, as they are in parts of Europe? Or do their benef its outweigh（胜过） any of the risks they might carry?32. The first three paragraphs try to give the idea that_______ ___A. GM foods may bring about great benefits to humans.B. GM foods are no different from ordinary ones.C. GM foods may have both benefits and harm.D. GM foods are particularly good to the kwashiorkor patients.33. Why is the pollen-sprayed milkweed mentioned in Paragraph 5?A. To show GM foods can kill insects effectively.B. To show GM foods contain more protein.C. To show GM foods also have a dark side.D. To show GM foods may harm crops.34. What happens to those insects when not killed by the spra y of insecticide?A. They may lose their ability to produce lay eggs.B. They may have a higher ability to adapt to the environment .C. They move to other fields free from insecticide.D. They never eat again those plants containing insecticide.35. Which of the following statements concerning banning GM foods is true according to the passage?A. Underdeveloped countries have banned GM foods.B. Both Europe and the U.S. have banned GM foods.C. Most European countries have not banned GM foods.D. The United States has not banned GM foods.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。
15—16学年上学期高二期末考试英语试题(附答案)(20)
2017届高二第一学期期末考试英语试题第一卷（选择题；满分115分）第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5个小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的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 woman dislike?A. ApplesB. OrangesC.Bananas2. What’s the weather like now?A. FineB.RainyC. Cloudy3.What do we know about the woman?A.She is nervous about the exam.B.She is looking for a good job.C.She did well in the exam.4. Where does this conversation take place?A.In a hospital.B. In a libraryC.In a company5. What can we know from the conversation?A.The man has good social skills.B.The man finds it difficult to get to know new people.C.The man lacks basic interpersonal skills.第二节(共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或对白，每段对话或对白后有几个小题，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。
高中英语真题：2016-2017学年度第一学期高二期末考试
2016-2017学年度第一学期高二期末考试本试题卷分第I卷(选择题)和第11卷(非选择题)两部分，满分150分，考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：1.答题时，考生务必用黑色碳素笔将自己的姓名、班级、考场号在答题卡上填写清楚，并请认真核准条形码上的准考证号、姓名和科目，在规定的位置贴好条形码。
2.每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把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。
在本试题卷上答题无效。
第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力（共两节，共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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三个选择项中选择出最佳选项，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。
（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5）请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。
Where is the man probably going?A. The supermarket.B. The post office.C. The restauran t.What is the woman planning to do ?A. Buy some clothes.B. Get a haircut.C. Go to the ma n’sWhat does the woman mean?A. The man should have come to the class earlier.B. She doesn’t want to lend her notes.C. The man nee dn’t borrow the notes.What is the conversation mainly about?A. Computer games.B. Magazines.C. Sports.Why is the man late?A. His car broke down.B. He worked late.C. He met so meone on the way.（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5）请听下面5段对话或独白，选出最佳选项。
2016-2017学年高二英语上学期第二次考试试题(含解析)
2016-2017学年高二英语上学期第二次考试试题（含解析）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。
1. What time is it now?A.1:45B.2:00C.2:452. What does the woman tell the man to do?A. Fetch his camera.B. Make a phone call.C. Take pictures with her phone.3. Who will begin the lecture now?A. Dr. White. B .Prof. Brookings. C. Dr. Mildens.4. What does the man often watch now?A. Musicals.B. Films.C. Football.5. What will the man do?A. Drive the woman downtown.B. Buy the woman a dre ss.C. Find a lift for the woman.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）请听下面5段对话或独白，选出最佳选项。
请听第6段材料，回答6、7题。
6. How long did the man probably stay in Singapore?A. For five days.B. For nine days.C. For two weeks.7. Where did the man go last year?A. China.B. Italy.C. Chile.请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. How many pieces of luggage does the woman have?A. One.B. Two.C. Three.9. What color is the large suitcase?A. Light brown.B. Dark blue.C. Medium gray.请听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
2016-2017学年高二(上)期末英语试卷带答案
2016-2017学年高二（上）期末英语试卷第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）1．（8分）In Sweden，near a forest there is a lake in which the water is very clear．Everything here is quiet and still．On the far side of the water is some farmland and further away，across the field，is an old church built on a hill．It has just stopped raining．The brook flowing into the lake is full and there is still some half melted snow from last winter on the ground．The reason the water is so clear，and everything is so quiet and still，is that most of the plant and animal life in and around the lake is dead．There are no birds because all the fish and insects，which the birds need for food，have disappeared．Many trees in the forest are losing their leaves and bark，and are sick and dying．Others were blown down by the high winds of last winter．A farmer is working in a field planting something，but unless he plants a stronger kind of seed this year，the crop will be between 25to 40per cent lower than a few years ago．The stones of the old church tower are turning to powder and unless the tower is repaired soon，it will fall down．All the death and destruction in this place is caused by the smoke coming out of factories and poisonous gases from cars and trucks．And yet this silent lake is hundreds of kilometers away from the nearest factory and highway．1．What time of the year do you think it is？A．SpringB．SummerC．AutumnD．Winter2．Why are there no animals or birds in or around the lake？A．The weather is terribly cold．B．The lake is quiet．C．The area is polluted．D．They have all been killed．3．What can we know from the second paragraph？A．The soil becomes less and less because the wind is strong．B．The water in the lake is not polluted because it is clear．C．The trees are dying because the soil is dry．D．Few plants can grow because of the pollution．4．What do you think is the best title of the passage？A．A Beautiful Place of Interest．B．A Polluted Place in Sweden．C．A Quiet Place in Sweden．D．A Faraway Mountain Area．5．（8分）Helene An always told her five daughters that there was strength in unity （团结）when they were young．To show this，she held up one chopstick，representing one person．Then she easily broke it into two pieces．Next，she tied several chopsticks together，representing a family．She showed the girls it was hard to break the tied chopsticks．This lesson about family unity stayed with the daughters as they grew up．Helene An and her family own a large restaurant business in California．However，when Helene and her husband Danny left their home in Vietnam in 1975，they didn't have much money．They moved their family to San Francisco．There they joined Danny's mother，Diana，who owned a small Italian sandwich shop．Soon afterwards，Helene and Diana changed the sandwich shop into a small Vietnamese restaurant．The five daughters helped in the restaurant when they were young．However，Helene did not want her daughters to always work in the family business because she thought it was too hard．Eventually the girls all graduated from college and went away to work for themselves，but one by one，the daughters returned to work in the family business．They opened new restaurants in San Francisco and Los Angeles．Even though family members sometimes disagreed with each other，they worked togetherto make the business successful．Daughter Elisabeth explains，"Our mother taught us that to succeed we must have unity，and to have unity we must have peace．Without the strength of the family，there is no business．"Their expanding business became a large corporation in 1996，with three generations of Ans working together．Now the Ans'corporation makes more than $20 million each year．Although they began with a small restaurant，they had big dreams，and they worked together．Now they are a big success．5．Helene tied several chopsticks together to show．A．the difficulty of growing upB．the strength of family unityC．the advantage of chopsticksD．the best way of giving a lesson6．We can I earn from Paragraph 2 that the An family．A．started a business in 1975B．bought a restaurant in San FranciscoC．left Vietnam without much moneyD．opened a sandwich shop in Los Angeles7．What can we infer about the An daughters？A．They did not finish their college education．B．They could not bear to work in the family business．C．They were troubled by disagreement among family members．D．They were influenced by what Helene taught them．8．What is the secret of Ans'big success？A．Family unityB．Hard workingC．IntelligenceD．Having a large family．9．（8分）We've all been blamed wrongly sometimes in our lives．How do we dealwith it？Not with anger，hurt and tears，but in a collected way…◇If you are wrongly blamed，let others know of the true state of things at once．Do it calmly and clearly﹣if you lose your temper，people will stop listening or become defensive．◇If you don't find a sympathetic ear，find a person who will hear you out﹣a teacher，a parent，a friend，or a brother or sister who believes in you．◇If you've been in trouble before，it may be easy for people to doubt you．So win your respect back in their eyes by behaving with honesty．◇If what you are blamed for is something unimportant，sometimes it's better to smile it off．◇If you've been blamed for something serious，it's important to put your side of the story forward quickly and truthfully．Just remember：◇Respect your friends'secret if you don't want to be wrongly blamed for making them known．◇Don't blame others without first getting proof of their wrong doing．◇Putting the blame on someone else for what you have done wrong is weakness．Admit your mistake quickly．◇If someone else is wrongly blamed，stand up for that person．◇Don't pass the responsibility to others9．The author of the passage mainly gives us some．A．tips on how to apologizeB．ideas on how to get along with othersC．information on how to argue with othersD．advice on what to do when being blamed wrongly10．The underlined phrase"a sympathetic ear"refers to a person who．A．thinks others are poor B．would like to listen to the truthC．likes listening to sad storiesD．is impatient when listening11．What should you do if you are wrongly blamed for something important？A．Explain yourself to others at onceB．Don't care much about it．C．Stop believing in others．D．Fight back with anger．12．In order not to be wrongly blamed，you ought．A．not to blame others foreverB．not to give your secret awayC．to take the responsibility of your wrongdoingD．to find an excuse for your wrongdoing．13．（6分）In many countries there are different special customs when a child's baby teeth fall out．Many of these customs tell stories about animals taking the teeth．For example，Koreans have the custom of throwing the fallen tooth onto the roof of a house so that a magpie （喜鹊）can take the tooth away and bring a new tooth for the child．This custom is also followed by some other Asian countries，such as Japan and Vietnam．Other countries，though，have tooth customs about other animals．In Mexico and Spain，for example，it is thought that a mouse takes a fallen tooth away and leaves some money．But in Mongolia，it is dogs that take children's teeth away．Dogs are highly respected in Mongolian culture．It is believed that the new tooth will grow strong if the baby tooth is fed to a dog，so parents in Mongolia will put their children's fallen teeth in a piece of meat and feed it to a dog．In France and the USA，a child will put a fallen tooth under his or her pillow before going to bed．It is thought that in the early morning，when the child is still sleeping，the Tooth Fairy will take the tooth away and leave something else under the pillow．What she will leave is hard to know．It is said that in France the Tooth Fairy may leave some candies；however，in the United States，she may leave money．13．Koreans throw a tooth onto the roof of a house in order to．A．get money B．get a new tooth C．get candies D．feed magpies14．From the last paragraph，we can know that in France and the USA．A．a child will put his or her fallen tooth beside the pillowB．the Tooth Fairy takes the fallen teeth away at midnightC．the Tooth Fairy will leave some candies to the children after taking the fallen teeth awayD．no one knows for sure what the Tooth Fairy will leave to the children after taking the fallen teeth away15．The passage is mainly about．A．stories about some animalsB．stories about human teethC．customs about fallen teeth in different countriesD．customs about fallen teeth in western countries．16．（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．Reading is a task that we all do either for enjoyment or education，but sometimes the book we have to read may lack the attraction．Here are some tips on avoiding getting bored while reading．Try to step into the world of literature（文学）you are reading．（16）If the wind is blowing，imagine how the leaves move with each movement of air．Make your reading area unlike your sleeping area．If you sleep with the radio on，then shut it off．（17）Make the area you read in an area that feels almost uncomfortable to sleep in．This will keep you from becoming sleepy．（18）If you are reading for a book report，then take breaks from time to time to put what you are reading into some kind of context（语境）that you can put into the report．Take a break once in a while．（19）You'd better offer yourself short breakswhile reading in case you are too tired，which may make you give up．Find a friend．（20）Try to read the same book．Even if you read different books，you can tell him or her how good the book is．Also，a friend can encourage you to read．A．Get a note book and make notes．B．Put aside sometime and devote it just to reading．C．Some books are a little too boring for"hours on end"reading．D．Determine what you are supposed to get from the reading material．E．If you don't like lights on when you are asleep，then turn on the lights．F．Reading can be more enjoyable when you do it with a friend．G．Don't just read the words on the page；picture them in your mind．第二部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节完形填空21．（30分）In a national spelling contest in America，an 11﹣year﹣old girl was asked to spell a certain word．But with her （21）voice the judges were not sure whether she spelled the word with the letter A or E．They talked it over and （22）decided to simply ask her what she had said．By now，the girl knew she had （23）the word．But instead of lying，she told the truth that she had said the （24）letter﹣so she lost the contest．As the girl walked off the （25），the entire audience stood to their feet clapping to applaud her （26）．Later，dozens of newspaper reporters wrote about this 11﹣year﹣old girl's honesty，even when it （27）her the contest．But the fact is that she （28）the biggest contest that day：the contest of her （29）．Probably the biggest test of our character and honesty is that we would do if we knew we would never get （30）．This young girl could easily have （31）and nobody would have known it but herself．But that's just it：She would know she did wrong．It's been said，"If you （32），you make yourself cheap．"Thisyoung girl was strong and smart enough to prize her own （33）and character more than the prize from a spelling （34）．Her respect for herself was more important than any（35）others might give her for winning a contest．She knew she would have to live with herself and the （36）she made in that moment will have long﹣lasting influence．It's so true that the choices you make today （37）what you are tomorrow．Our children will （38）our behavior much more than our advice．So if we want them to （39）to be honest，we must show them the way by being honest ourselves．Remember，our kids are （40）what we do and how we live even when we don't think they see or know．21．A．high B．sweet C．tough D．soft 22．A．finally B．kindly C．secretly D．totally 23．A．forgotten B．mispronounced C．misspelled D．lost 24．A．correct B．wrong C．different D．same 25．A．stage B．studio C．test D．classroom 26．A．bravery B．honesty C．courage D．cleverness 27．A．cancelled B．cost C．offered D．wasted 28．A．achieved B．broke C．won D．defeated 29．A．reputation B．knowledge C.1ife D．character30．A．paid B．awarded C．caught D．reported 31．A．escaped B.1ied C．changed D．answered 32．A．accept B．fight C．cheat D．insist 33．A．conscience B．feeling C．diligence D．modesty 34．A．contest B．champion C．judger D．expert 35．A．sense B．pride C．respect D．awareness 36．A．plan B．conclusion C．discovery D．choice 37．A．make B．change C．keep D．create 38．A．give B．take C．follow D．set 39．A．grow up B．bring up C．take up D．comeup 40．A．recording B．inspecting C．correcting D．watching41．（15分）第二节语法填空阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式．The day that I met my best friend（41）the first time，I was full of anxiety．I was trying to do some revision for （42）important oral exam in the local library and people kept （43）（disturb）me．I was getting more and more annoyed and of course，the more upset I got，the（44）I was able to concentrate．The last straw was when I（45）（hear）someone singing behind me．The singing was so loud that I could even recognize the song．I turned around and glared at the person （46）was singing．It was a tall girl about the same age （47）me and she had a big smile on her face．She was standing with a book in her hands near the"English Literature"section．She looked like a literary type and seemed very interested in what she was reading．The fact that she looked like a sensitive，friendly girl didn't matter．If anything，it made me even angrier．"How could she be so selfish？"I thought （48）（angry）．In fact，I'm （49）（surprise）that there wasn't steam coming out of my ears．I picked up my books，glared at her and whispered coldly，"Thanks to your noise，I've been unable（50）（study）．You're so selfish!"短文改错61．（10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文．文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处．每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改．增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（）并在其下面写出该加的词．删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉．修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词．注意：（1）每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；（2）只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分．My old classroom was interesting because three sides of the classroom was made of glass．I enjoyed sit close to the windows and looking at the view．On the left﹣hand side of the class，I could easy see the football field．In the mornings，it was full with students exercising．The view from the back of the classroom was also splendid．Close to the school there was a beautiful park with many trees around them．Farther in the distant，I can enjoy the view of snowy mountains．On the right side of the class was the road．I was always interested to see the drivers in hurry in the morning．The position of the classroom with its view made me felt like I was dreaming．Though I was only a child when I studied in that classroom，but I will never forget it．书面表达71．（25分）假如你是李华，你的英国笔友Bill来信询问你家乡是否有雾霾天气，情况如何．请按下面写一封E﹣mail：（1）感谢他得关心；（2）介绍情况：①今年已经发生数次雾霾天气，学生放假，人们健康受到危害，交通受阻，事故增多等．②人们已认识到雾霾天气的危害，正采取各种举措减少其发生．③你自己为此做了什么或打算做什么．注意：1．邮件的开头已给出；2．词数：100左右；参考词汇：雾霾smogDear Bill，I'm glad to receive your e﹣mail，I'm looking forward to your reply．Yours，Li Hua．参考答案与试题解析第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）1．（8分）In Sweden，near a forest there is a lake in which the water is very clear．Everything here is quiet and still．On the far side of the water is some farmland and further away，across the field，is an old church built on a hill．It has just stopped raining．The brook flowing into the lake is full and there is still some half melted snow from last winter on the ground．The reason the water is so clear，and everything is so quiet and still，is that most of the plant and animal life in and around the lake is dead．There are no birds because all the fish and insects，which the birds need for food，have disappeared．Many trees in the forest are losing their leaves and bark，and are sick and dying．Others were blown down by the high winds of last winter．A farmer is working in a field planting something，but unless he plants a stronger kind of seed this year，the crop will be between 25to 40per cent lower than a few years ago．The stones of the old church tower are turning to powder and unless the tower is repaired soon，it will fall down．All the death and destruction in this place is caused by the smoke coming out of factories and poisonous gases from cars and trucks．And yet this silent lake is hundreds of kilometers away from the nearest factory and highway．1．What time of the year do you think it is？AA．SpringB．SummerC．AutumnD．Winter2．Why are there no animals or birds in or around the lake？CA．The weather is terribly cold．B．The lake is quiet．C．The area is polluted．D．They have all been killed．3．What can we know from the second paragraph？DA．The soil becomes less and less because the wind is strong．B．The water in the lake is not polluted because it is clear．C．The trees are dying because the soil is dry．D．Few plants can grow because of the pollution．4．What do you think is the best title of the passage？BA．A Beautiful Place of Interest．B．A Polluted Place in Sweden．C．A Quiet Place in Sweden．D．A Faraway Mountain Area．【分析】本文属于说明文阅读，作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了一个瑞典的被污染的地方，湖上或周围没有动物或鸟，植物也难以生长，呼吁人们保护环境．【解答】1．A．推理判断题．根据第一段The brook flowing into the lake is full and there is still some half melted snow from last winter on the ground可知这是春天；故选A．2．C．细节理解题．根据第三段All the death and destruction in this place is caused by the smoke coming out of factories and poisonous gases from cars and trucks可知湖上或周围没有动物或鸟因为这个地区被污染了；故选C．3．D．推理判断题．根据第二段A farmer is working in a field planting something，but unless he plants a stronger kind of seed this year，the crop will be between 25to 40per cent lower than a few years ago可知由于污染，很少有植物能在这里生长；故选D．4．B．推理判断题．根据第三段All the death and destruction in this place is caused by the smoke coming out of factories and poisonous gases from cars and trucks可知最佳标题为瑞典被污染的地方；故选B．【点评】考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力，做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确的选择．在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断．5．（8分）Helene An always told her five daughters that there was strength in unity （团结）when they were young．To show this，she held up one chopstick，representing one person．Then she easily broke it into two pieces．Next，she tied several chopsticks together，representing a family．She showed the girls it was hard to break the tied chopsticks．This lesson about family unity stayed with the daughters as they grew up．Helene An and her family own a large restaurant business in California．However，when Helene and her husband Danny left their home in Vietnam in 1975，they didn't have much money．They moved their family to San Francisco．There they joined Danny's mother，Diana，who owned a small Italian sandwich shop．Soon afterwards，Helene and Diana changed the sandwich shop into a small Vietnamese restaurant．The five daughters helped in the restaurant when they were young．However，Helene did not want her daughters to always work in the family business because she thought it was too hard．Eventually the girls all graduated from college and went away to work for themselves，but one by one，the daughters returned to work in the family business．They opened new restaurants in San Francisco and Los Angeles．Even though family members sometimes disagreed with each other，they worked together to make the business successful．Daughter Elisabeth explains，"Our mother taught us that to succeed we must have unity，and to have unity we must have peace．Without the strength of the family，there is no business．"Their expanding business became a large corporation in 1996，with three generations of Ans working together．Now the Ans'corporation makes more than $20 million each year．Although they began with a small restaurant，they had big dreams，and they worked together．Now they are a big success．5．Helene tied several chopsticks together to show B．A．the difficulty of growing upB．the strength of family unityC．the advantage of chopsticksD．the best way of giving a lesson6．We can I earn from Paragraph 2 that the An family C．A．started a business in 1975B．bought a restaurant in San FranciscoC．left Vietnam without much moneyD．opened a sandwich shop in Los Angeles7．What can we infer about the An daughters？DA．They did not finish their college education．B．They could not bear to work in the family business．C．They were troubled by disagreement among family members．D．They were influenced by what Helene taught them．8．What is the secret of Ans'big success？AA．Family unityB．Hard workingC．IntelligenceD．Having a large family．【分析】本文是一篇人物故事类阅读，属于记叙文，主要讲述了"一根筷子易折断，一捆筷子抱成团"，这就是团结的力量．来自越南的An家族正是靠着团结一心，在美国成就了一番大事业．【解答】5．答案：B．细节理解题．由文章第一段中的"she tied several chopsticks together，representing a family．She showed the girls it was hard to break the tied chopsticks"可知，绑在一起的筷子显示了家庭团结的力量．故选B．6．答案：C．细节理解题．根据文章第二段中的"when Helene and her husband Danny left their home in Vietnam in 1975，they didn't have much money"可知，一家人离开越南时，没有多少钱．故选C．7．答案：D．推理判断题．A项与文中事实"the girls all graduated from college"不符；B项"孩子们不能忍受在家族企业中工作"与她们都在为家族企业工作的事实不符．C项"她们被家庭成员间的分歧所困"，而文中事实是"Even though family members sometimes disagreed with each other，they worked together to make the business successful"．D项"他们被海伦所教的影响"由文中的"Our mother taught us that to succeed we must have unity"推理可知．故选D．8．答案：A．细节理解题．由第一段中绑在一起的筷子预示着家庭团结的力量开始一直到最后一段，文章都在讲述一个主题﹣﹣家庭的团结造就了成功．故选A．【点评】本文是一篇人物故事类阅读，题目涉及多道细节理解题，推理判断题．做题时学生应仔细阅读原文，把握文章主要内容，联系文章上下文内容并结合所给选项含义，从中选出正确答案，一定要做到有理有据，切忌胡乱猜测．9．（8分）We've all been blamed wrongly sometimes in our lives．How do we deal with it？Not with anger，hurt and tears，but in a collected way…◇If you are wrongly blamed，let others know of the true state of things at once．Do it calmly and clearly﹣if you lose your temper，people will stop listening or become defensive．◇If you don't find a sympathetic ear，find a person who will hear you out﹣a teacher，a parent，a friend，or a brother or sister who believes in you．◇If you've been in trouble before，it may be easy for people to doubt you．So win your respect back in their eyes by behaving with honesty．◇If what you are blamed for is something unimportant，sometimes it's better to smile it off．◇If you've been blamed for something serious，it's important to put your side of the story forward quickly and truthfully．Just remember：◇Respect your friends'secret if you don't want to be wrongly blamed for making them known．◇Don't blame others without first getting proof of their wrong doing．◇Putting the blame on someone else for what you have done wrong isweakness．Admit your mistake quickly．◇If someone else is wrongly blamed，stand up for that person．◇Don't pass the responsibility to others9．The author of the passage mainly gives us some D．A．tips on how to apologizeB．ideas on how to get along with othersC．information on how to argue with othersD．advice on what to do when being blamed wrongly10．The underlined phrase"a sympathetic ear"refers to a person who B．A．thinks others are poor B．would like to listen to the truthC．likes listening to sad storiesD．is impatient when listening11．What should you do if you are wrongly blamed for something important？A A．Explain yourself to others at onceB．Don't care much about it．C．Stop believing in others．D．Fight back with anger．12．In order not to be wrongly blamed，you ought C．A．not to blame others foreverB．not to give your secret awayC．to take the responsibility of your wrongdoingD．to find an excuse for your wrongdoing．【分析】在生活中如果被误解了，你会如何应对？文章给出了一些建议．【解答】DBAC9．D 主旨大意题．根据文章开头We've all been blamed wrongly sometimes in our lives．How do we deal with it？用一个问句说明我们在被误解的时候该如何应对，故答案为D．10．B 细节题．根据后文的find a person who will hear you out﹣a teacher，a parent，a friend，or a brother or sister who believes in you．可知，当你被误解时，找一个愿意听事情真相的并且相信你的人，如父母、兄弟姐妹，所以a sympathetic ear指愿意听真相的人，故答案为B．11．A 细节题．从文章If you've been blamed for something serious，it's important to put your side of the story forward quickly and truthfully得知，当一些重要的事情你被误解时，要立即并且诚恳地向他人解释，故答案为A．12．C 细节推理．根据最后建议Don't pass the responsibility to others以及Admit your mistake quickly．可知，要及时承认错误并且不要把责任推给他人，故答案为C．【点评】文章考查细节题较多，建议考生在答题时带着问题去文章寻找答案，并注意小标题的作用．13．（6分）In many countries there are different special customs when a child's baby teeth fall out．Many of these customs tell stories about animals taking the teeth．For example，Koreans have the custom of throwing the fallen tooth onto the roof of a house so that a magpie （喜鹊）can take the tooth away and bring a new tooth for the child．This custom is also followed by some other Asian countries，such as Japan and Vietnam．Other countries，though，have tooth customs about other animals．In Mexico and Spain，for example，it is thought that a mouse takes a fallen tooth away and leaves some money．But in Mongolia，it is dogs that take children's teeth away．Dogs are highly respected in Mongolian culture．It is believed that the new tooth will grow strong if the baby tooth is fed to a dog，so parents in Mongolia will put their children's fallen teeth in a piece of meat and feed it to a dog．In France and the USA，a child will put a fallen tooth under his or her pillow before going to bed．It is thought that in the early morning，when the child is still sleeping，the Tooth Fairy will take the tooth away and leave something else under the pillow．What she will leave is hard to know．It is said that in France the Tooth Fairy may leave some candies；however，in the United States，she may leave money．13．Koreans throw a tooth onto the roof of a house in order to B．A．get money B．get a new tooth C．get candies D．feed magpies14．From the last paragraph，we can know that in France and the USA D．A．a child will put his or her fallen tooth beside the pillowB．the Tooth Fairy takes the fallen teeth away at midnightC．the Tooth Fairy will leave some candies to the children after taking the fallen teeth awayD．no one knows for sure what the Tooth Fairy will leave to the children after taking the fallen teeth away15．The passage is mainly about C．A．stories about some animalsB．stories about human teethC．customs about fallen teeth in different countriesD．customs about fallen teeth in western countries．【分析】本文是一篇说明文．本文主要讲述了小孩子掉落的牙怎么处理？有些国家扔在屋顶上，有些国家放在枕头下，不同的国家都有着不同的风俗．【解答】答案：BDC．13：B．细节理解题．根据Koreans have the custom of throwing the fallen tooth onto the roof of a house so that a magpie （喜鹊）can take the tooth away and bring a new tooth for the child．可知，韩国人把掉落的牙齿扔在屋顶上，这样喜鹊就能把牙齿衔走，然后带给孩子一颗新牙，故B选项正确．14：D．推理判断题．根据In France and the USA，a child will put a fallen tooth under his or her pillow 可知A错误，根据It is thought that in the early morning，when the child is still sleeping，the Tooth Fairy will take the tooth away可知B错误，根据It is said that in France the Tooth Fairy may leave some candies；however，in the United States，she may leave money可知在法国，牙齿仙女会留下糖果，在美国会留下钱，故C错误．所以，D选项"没人确定牙齿仙女会留下什么"这个答案符合题意．故D选项正确．15：C．主旨大意题．纵观全文以及根据第一段可知，这篇文章主要讲了不同国家对于脱落牙齿处理的不同风俗．故C选项正确．【点评】阅读理解考查对文章的理解能力．学生应先通读全文，看清题干你，仔细阅读选项，在文章找到正确答案．16．（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．Reading is a task that we all do either for enjoyment or education，but sometimes the book we have to read may lack the attraction．Here are some tips on avoiding getting bored while reading．Try to step into the world of literature（文学）you are reading．（16）G If the wind is blowing，imagine how the leaves move with each movement of air．Make your reading area unlike your sleeping area．If you sleep with the radio on，then shut it off．（17）E Make the area you read in an area that feels almost uncomfortable to sleep in．This will keep you from becoming sleepy．（18）D If you are reading for a book report，then take breaks from time to time to put what you are reading into some kind of context（语境）that you can put into the report．Take a break once in a while．（19）C You'd better offer yourself short breaks while reading in case you are too tired，which may make you give up．Find a friend．（20）F Try to read the same book．Even if you read different books，you can tell him or her how good the book is．Also，a friend can encourage you to read．A．Get a note book and make notes．B．Put aside sometime and devote it just to reading．C．Some books are a little too boring for"hours on end"reading．D．Determine what you are supposed to get from the reading material．。
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2016—2017学年度第一学期高二年级英语学科期末试卷注意: 本试卷共 8 页，四部分，满分120分，时间100分钟。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分10分）第一节（共5小题，每小题1分，满分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. Who paid the meal last time?A. Gary.B. Kate.C. Julia.2. What was the man looking for?A. His jacket.B. A blue umbrella.C. A red umbrella.3. What does the woman imply?A. The man drank too much last night.B. The man got sick because of the food.C. The man drank some bad wine last night.4. How much money will the woman give the man?A．$4.25. B. $8.00. C. $8.50.5. What does the woman want to be?A. A teacher.B. A waitress.C. A lawyer.第二节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面2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，你将有时间阅读每个小题，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，回答第6、7题。
6. When will the ceremony begin?A. At 4:00 p.m.B. At 3:30 p.m.C. At 3:00 p.m.7. Where will the ceremony take place?A. At the stadium.B. At a restaurant.C. At a theater.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
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学2016-2017学年高二英语上学期期末考试试题本试卷分第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分，考试时间120分钟。
第I卷 (选择题共95分)第一部分听力（共两节，满分20分）（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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. When does this conversation most probably take place?A. June.B. July.C. August.2. What do you know about the woman?A. She is very busy.B. She prefers lunch at desk.C. She doesn’t want lunch.3. Why can’t the man take exercise?A. He gets up too late.B. He has to rush to work early.C.He can’t spare enough time.4. What makes the woman mad sometimes?A. The young stars had a fight.B. People said they didn’t get along well.C. The young stars didn’t have a great time.5. What do you learn from the conversation?A. The man is being interviewed by the woman.B. The man once worked in an international company.C. The man is looking for a new job.第二节 (共15小题;每小题1分, 满分15分)听下面5段对话或独白。
内蒙古鄂尔多斯市一中2016-2017学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题 含答案
市一中2016~2017学年度第一学期期中考试试题高二年级英语答题要求:请将I卷的答案用2B铅笔涂在答题纸上；将II卷的答案写在答题纸相应位置上.考试结束只交答题纸.第Ⅰ卷第一部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。
AI was waiting in line to register a letter in the post office at Thirty—third Street and Eighth Avenue in New York。
I noticed that the clerk appeared to be bored with the job—weighing envelopes, handing out stamps，and issuing receipts—the same dull work year after year。
So I said to myself，“I am going to try to mak e that clerk like me。
Obviously, to make him like me，I must say something nice，not about myself，but about him.”So I asked myself，“What is there about him that I can honestly admire？” That is sometimes a hard question to answer，especially with strangers。
However，in this case，it happened to be easy。
I instantly saw something I admired very much。
内蒙古鄂尔多斯市第一中学2016-2017学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题 含答案
市一中2016～2017学年度第一学期期末考试试题高二英语答题要求：请将I卷的答案用2B铅笔涂在答题卡上；将II卷的答案写在答题纸上.考试结束只交答题卡和答题纸。
第Ⅰ卷第一部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。
AInternational Robotics Forum(论坛)Tokyo Big Sight，Tokyo，Japan，December 4—5The Robotics Society of Japan （RSJ），to provide opportunities for young robot lovers to learn more about industrial and service robots，is going to hold the International Robotics Forum that will cooperate with this year’s International Robot Exhib ition．The lectures and explanations throughout the Conference will be given in Japanese but will be interpreted into English at the same time．The Conference will offer a great opportunity for senior high school students from all around the world to communicate with each other through robots．Therefore, we look forward to your active participation．The event will take place for two days．On the morning of Day One，Prof．Shin’ ichi Yuta of the Shibaura Institute of Technology will give a lecture on basic mobile robotics and learning through robots.This will be followed by a talk by Mr。
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内蒙古高二高中英语期末考试班级:___________ 姓名：___________ 分数：___________一、阅读理解1.We all know that 2016 is considered the year of superhero movies. Here are another four ones coming out in the second half of this year.The BFGAdventure, Drama, Fantasy 1 July 2016 (Canada)Storyline: A little girl named Sophie comes across the Big Friendly Giant who despite his awful appearance, turns out to be a kind-hearted soul who is considered an outcast (被遗弃的人) by the other giants because, unlike them, he refuses to eat children. More information:http: // www. imdb, com / title / tt3691740/.Directors: Steven SpielbergWriter: Roald DahlStars: Bill Hader, Rebecca Hall, Mark RylanceThe HollarsComedy, Drama, Family 26 August 2016 (USA)Storyline: A man returns to his small hometown after learning that his mother has fallen ill and is about to go through surgery. Other related information is available at:http: // www. imdb. com / title /tt3714720/.Director: John KrasinskiWriter: Ibrahim El-BatoutStars: Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Anna Kendrick, John KrasinskiThe BombingAction, Drama, War 30 September 2016 (China)Storyline: During the World WarⅡ, five different Chinese people, most of whom are based on real figures, fight their way through Japanese air force attacks to protect an important military machine in Chongqing, in 1940. Click here for further information about it.http: // www. imdb. com /title/ tt4743226/.Director: Xiao FengWriter: Ping ChenStars: William Wai-Ting Chan, Wei Fan, Janine Chun-Ning ChangAli, the Goat and IbrahimComedy, Drama, friendship 1 October 2016 (Egypt)Storyline: Ali loves a goat called Nada and Ibrahim hears voices from another world. Both young men are misunderstood and ignored each other. Later, they make peace with each other. Click here for more information. http: //www. imdb. com /title /tt4473378/.Director: Sherif El BendaryWriter: James C. StrouseStars: Ali Sobhy, Ahmed Magdy, Salwa Mohamed Ali【1】Where was the adventure movie from?A. Canada.B. USA.C. China.D. Egypt.【2】Which website should you visit to know more about The Hollars?A．http: //www. imdb. com /title/ tt3691740/.B．http: //www. imdb. com/ title/ tt4743226/.C．http: //www. imdb. com/ title/ tt3714720/.D．http: //www. imdb. com/ title/ tt4473378/.【3】When was the movie directed by Sherif E1 Bendary shown?A．In July.B．In August.C．In September.D．In October.【4】What can we know from the passage?A．The BFG is directed by John Krasinski.B．The Bombing is a film related to historical facts.C．The Hollar tells stories about children.D．Anna Kendrick stars in Ali, the Goat and Ibrahim.2.My wife Julie and I were out on the road that runs around where we live, when we saw an old worn-out dog stumbling (蹒跚) painfully up the road. We stopped, bent down, talked gently to the dog and patted it. I checked and there was a collar with a phone number. I called but no one answered.The dog was painfully thin. So Julie ran home to get some of our dog's food while I tried to encourage the dog. After Julie came back, we sat down on the sidewalk while our new friend made short work of the food. Eventually we got her home.After trying for many times we got a response from the number. A lady came around with a bunch of flowers for us. She explained that Tara had been her father's dog. She was very old and got lost that morning. So, Tara was safely returned home.Here is the truth of the story:Actually Julie and I were out that morning because I was leaving. She was trying to persuade me to come back, but I wasn't hearing anything that made that sound likely.I was about to turn and go when an old black dog walked between us and almost fell down. Suddenly we had something more important than our problem to worry about. There was a creature in need right before us and we had to work together to help it.We did help it. And here I am writing the story in my own home, in my own family.In the song "Love Is Not a Fight" Warren Barfield talks about marriage. At one point he sings, "And if we try to leave, may God send angels to guard the door." Sometimes angels come disguised (伪装) as dogs.【1】How was the dog when found?A．Too weak to walk.B．Thin and worn out.C．Unable to eat food.D．Homeless but gentle.【2】We can infer from Paragraph 2 that ________.A．the writer had his own pet dogB．the dog didn't go with the writerC．the dog didn't eat any of the foodD．Julie bought some food for the dog【3】The underlined part "our problem" in the passage refers to the fact that ____.A．an old black dog appeared in front of themB．the writer didn't want to take Julie's adviceC．the couple had some trouble with their marriageD．Julie disagreed with the writer's travel on business【4】What would be the best title for the passage?A．A Helpful Couple B．A Famous SongC．Saving the Dog D．An Angel Dog3.Since the nineteen nineties, education has been required for all South Africans from age seven to fifteen. Last December, the government announced that seventy percent of students passed their final examination to finish high school. In 2008 the passage rate was about sixty-three percent. There have been increases each year since then.Professor Shireen Motala at the University of Johannesburg says access to basic education is no longer the problem in South Africa. She says most children stay in school until they are about sixteen. The problem now, she says, is that large numbers of them leave without completing high school. Students take an examination known as the matric in grade twelve, their final or "matriculation" year. Professor Motala notes that less than half the children who started school in 2000 sat for the matric last year.Educational researchers also point to another problem. They say South African schools do not produce enough students with the skills for higher education in math and science. Many schools are not well - equipped. They do not have libraries at school. Ninety - two percent of the schools do not have libraries.Also, education specialists say in many cases, teachers and school principals do not have the skills or training to do their jobs. In other cases, they are simply not doing their duty to provide an education. Professor Motala says a number of teachers were poorly trained during the system of apartheid(种族隔离), or racial separation in South Africa. Apartheid ended in 1994.Secondly, she says, teachers have been confused by the many educational reform efforts in the last fifteen years. And, finally, she thinks language differences in the classroom have not gotten as much attention as they should. South Africa's minister of basic education promises a number of improvements.【1】How was thepassage rate in 2008?A．uncertain B．just so-soC．high D．low【2】What's the Motala's attitude towards the basic education for students in South Africa?A．Confident.B．Hopeless.C．Negative.D．Worried.【3】From the passage we know the matric is ________.A．an examination difficult for students to passB．an examination for students in grade twelveC．the number of students leaving schoolD．the number of students taking exams【4】Students in South Africa find it hard to get improved in math and science because ________.A．they drop out of school without finishing high schoolB．teachers don't have the abilities to teach themC．most schools can not provide enough equipmentD．there aren't such subjects in most schools4.Did you know that sixty per cent of your body weight is water? However,a loss of only two per cent of this water throughdehydration(脱水) during exercise can significantly affect your performance. The more you sweat, the more your exerciseperformance declines, unless you drink enough to replace your lossof fluids.When you lose too much water, you can overheat quite easily,especially in a warm environment.But this is not the only problemyou may face. Dehydration leads to your heart pumping muchfaster, which means exercise becomes more difficult and requiresmore effort. Despite these problems, however, many of us simplydo not take enough fluids in when we head for the gym or set outon a run.So why is this? How do we manage to lose so much waterwithout simply drinking more toreplace it? Well, itˈs easier thanyou think. When we are at rest, we quickly become aware that weare thirsty and will put that right by having a drink. When weexercise, on the other hand, our thirstmechanism(结构) does notwork as effectively, so we donˈt notice early enough that we areactually thirsty. In fact, we only start to feel thirsty when we havealready lost around two per cent of our body weight.Another problem is that, the more dehydrated we becomeduring exercise, the more difficult it is to prevent furtherdehydration—because our stomachs become intolerant to fluidsand we do not absorb water properly, just when we need it most.The key thing about fluids and exercise is to manage yourintakeproperly—regular small amounts are preferable, and someshould be drunk before the period of exercise begins. You alsoneed to match your intake to the sort of exercise you are doing. For example, for one hour of exercise, such as taking part in a 10 km run, you need to drink about two extra litres of water. For longer periods of exercise, sports drinks are recommended.【1】We know from the text that during exercise, dehydration _____.A．can be easily avoidedB．will lead to poor performanceC．can cause many health problemsD．will be controlled whenever we drink again【2】Why do people suffer from dehydration easily during exercise?A．Their thirst mechanism stops working.B．Their focus is on the exercise.C．Their thirst response is slow.D．Their stomachs are full.【3】When exercising, you are advised to _____.A．have regular breaks B．drink water accordinglyC．drink sports water in advance D．have at least two litres of water二、信息匹配One of the best ways to change your looks and improve your health is to lose excessive weight．There are plenty of tips and various techniques to help you cope with the problem．Say good-bye to sugar【1】．Sugar is added to most products to make themmoreaddictive．People like the sweet taste and get used to eating pretty soon．Do not use sugar at all or minimize its amount while cooking．Enjoys fruits and vegetablesEating fruits and veggies is absolutely necessary when you are on a diet and need minerals，vitamins and other nutrients to stay energetic and alert．【2】because we tend to snack on fast food instead．In order not to get bored with vegetables and fruits，be creative and invent something new，such as colorful salads or smoothies．Get enough sleepIt has been scientifically proved that people who do not get enough sleep eat more．【3】．It is stressful for the whole organism tostay up late at night．Go to bed before midnight．Avoid snacking on fatty and sugary foods before bedtime．Stop drinking caffeinated drinks a few hours before you go to bed so that you could fall asleep easier．Reduce the amount of meat you consumeEating less meat is good for a variety of reasons．【4】．One of the most expected recommendations you might hear from a specialist is that you should reduce the amount of consumed meat if your goal is weight loss．【5】Being physically active is good for you and not boring at all．It does not require any special skills or equipment．Practice sports for entertainment．Only then will you be able to fully enjoy it and keep on exercising further．A．They need calories to stay alertB．We need to burn excessive calories to keep healthyC．Nowadays it is close to impossible to find foods that would not contain sugarD．People used to be healthier many years ago only because they could not afford meatE．Exercise for FunF．Exercise regularlyG．Most of us would avoid fruits and vegetables．三、完形填空My wood-shop teacher, Mr. August J. Bachmann, was the most influential teacher I ever had.I had gotten into______ in his class: Another student had pushed me into a wood lathe (车床), and I became _____ and began to hit him. Mr. Bachmann stopped the ______, but instead of sending me to the office, he sat me down and asked asim ple question:“Penna, why areyou ______ your life? Why aren't you going to college?”I didn't know anything about ______ . No one had ever considered that a fatherless boy from the poorest neighborhood had a ______. That day, instead of rushing off for ______ , he stayed and explainedpossible______ options to me. At the end of our ______ , he sent me to see a secretary who had a child at a state college. This was in 1962.Well, 53 years have passed, and what have I done with the ______he gave me? I gained a PhD from Fordham University when I was only 29. I ____English and social studies and then ________ the chain of command from teacher to headmaster.I've sat on the board(董事会) for Magnet Schools of America and ______ that organization at the United Nations. I've won a number of prestigious (声望很高的) educational awards. ______ where would I be if atruly ______ teacher had not taken the time out of his lunch period to speak to me?It was ______ only his confidence in me that pushed me forward.I have____ his kindness hundreds of times by encouraging misguided youngsters to ______ higher. If I have ______ any children, it is because of him. If I have been a ______ educator, it is because I had a great role model in Mr. Bachmann.【1】A．debt B．water C．prison D．trouble【2】A．afraid B．angry C．brave D．curious【3】A．play B．game C．fight D．quarrel【4】A．wasting B．ending C．changing D．living【5】A．schools B．colleges C．friendship D．teamwork【6】A．role B．try C．job D．future【7】A．work B．rest C．lunch D．emergency【8】A．education B．interest C．exercise D．career【9】A．talk B．class C．trip D．silence【10】A．money B．knowledge C．luck D．experience 【11】A．chose B．quitted C．taught D．learned【12】A．set up B．moved up C．gave up D．took up【13】A．founded B．supported C．helped D．represented 【14】A．So B．Or C．But D．And【15】A．caring B．honest C．clever D．humorous【16】A．after all B．without question C．in reality D．beyond expectation【17】A．repaid B．shown C．recognized D．received 【18】A．jump B．climb C．aim D．feel 【19】A．praised B．surprised C．understood D．saved 【20】A．successful B．confident C．strict D．special四、其他Last year, two days before Christmas, my friends called, telling me their kitchen caught fire, 【1】(destroy) everything in it. I drove to their house, taking all the food that I had. They were so happy to see me, but felt 【2】(embarrass) having nothing to give me in return.I went home, very upset.【3】(actual) , I was also in a hard place financially and unable to do【4】(much) for them. I called a friend of mine about this,【5】responded, “ These people mean a lot to you and I want to help them.” Sinc e he had never met them, he requested me【6】(go) to the grocery store, all on him. At the check-out, I noticed him lacking money, so that I had to have some items taken back.We were walking away【7】I heard a voice behind me asking the clerk, “ How much are those things? I decide to pay for them.” I turned around, thanked the kind man and【8】 ( tell) him everything. He explained that he understood as he had lost his job the year before but now was working again.【9】tears in our eyes, all of us went away. It was such【10】wonderful feeling to see folks step up when someone needed help, even a total stranger.五、短文改错假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文．文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处．每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改．增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词．删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉．修改：在错的词下划一横线．并在该词下面写出修改后的词．注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分．Li Ming is a friend of mine．I'm glad he changed greatly in the past two years．I clearly remember he was quite f at two years before．He got tired so easy that he couldn't take exercise, that made him very upset．Later，he realized unless he went on like that，he would end up achieve nothing．So，he made up his minds to make a change．He went running every morning and playedthe basketball every afternoon．Besides ,he followed a diet of more vegetables or less meat．Gradually he bega n to lose weight．He is now an energetic boy in good health．So when faced with problems，we should overcome it with great determination and strong willpower．六、书面表达假定你是中学生李华，打算用周日的时间，在校附近公园开展“英语角”活动，请根据以下要点给在你校留学的美国学生Linda写一封邀请信：1.简单的自我介绍2.说明自己的计划（活动目的、时间、地点、参加者等）3.邀请她和她的朋友们参加。
高二英语上学期期末考试试题10word版本 副本
集宁一中西校区2016—2017 学年第一学期期末考试高二年级英语试题本试卷分为第I 卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。
第I 卷 70 分，第 II卷50分，共120分。
考试时间：100 分钟。
第 I 卷（选择题共 70 分）第一部分：阅读理解 ( 共二节，满分 40 分 )第一节阅读以下短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、 B、 C 和 D）中，选出最正确选项，并在答题卡大将该项涂黑。
（共15小题；每题 2 分，满分30 分）AThere was once a lonely girl who longed so much for day while she was walking in the woods she found two starving songbirds.She took them home and putthem in a small cage,caring them with love.Luckily,the birds grew strong little morning they greeted her with a wonderful girl felt great love for the day the girl left the door to thelarger and stronger of the two birds flew from the girl was so frightened that he would fly away. So as he flew close,heart felt glad at her success in capturing him.Suddenly, she felt the bird go weak, so sheopened her hand and stared in horror at the dead bird.It was her desperate lovethat had killed him.She noticed the other bird moving back and forth on the edgeof the cage.She could feel his strong desire— needing to fly into the clear,blue sky.Unwillingly,she lifted him from the cage and threw him softly into thelucky bird circled once, twice, three times.The girl watched delightedly at the heart was no longer concerned with her loss.What she wanted to see was that the bird could fly happily.Suddenly thebird flew closer and landed softly on her sang the sweetest tune that she had ever heard.Remember, the fastest way to lose love is to hold on it too tight; the bestway to keep love is to give it wings!1. After the girl found the two birds, she________．A． became frightened at onceB． began to treat them badlyC． greeted them happilyD． fed them and raised them2.Why did the girl grasp the stronger bird wildly?A． Because the girl disliked the bird any longer.B． Because the bird wanted to fly alone.C． Because the girl loved the bird deeply.D． Because the bird intended to found some food.3.What can we learn from the passage?A． Catch what you can catch on your way to success.B． Going too far is as bad as not going far enough.C. East or west, home is best.D． A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.BI want to become a journalist and I wonder what makes a good journalist. In order to find the answer, I talked to Mary Harte who worked with the BBC for over 20 years as a journalist.“ You’ ve got to have the interest.If you don’ t like it, you willbecause journalism is a very difficult job, Mary said.Out of experience Mary told me that it was very important for a journalist tonot persistwatch and talk to people. She said, picture of a story. The information“ What a journalist does is painting a littlehas to be accurate. Therefore, you really haveto be watching and listening.”Mary also emphasized ( 重申 ) the importance of experience.“ It is important to collect as many skills as possible to be able to stand out of the crowd. A lot ofthe skills come from experience, so you won’ t walk in the street and be a goodjournalist. You will be a good journalist because you’ ve done it long enough,”she said.Mary said,“ You will not get a job handed to you. You will have to be prepared to put in long hours; you will have to be prepared to ring people, and you willhave to be prepared to have no money for quite a while. In a word, you will haveto work hard for it. Then it gets to the stage where you love your job and you think`Why is somebody paying me to do something that I really love?From what an experienced journalist said, I learn that it is’not”just about theskills, but also the passion required to work in the field of journalism.4. The underlined part“ not persist”in Paragraph 2 can be replaced by “ ________” .A. stay up C. give upB. stand outD. keep up 5. In Paragraph 2, Mary Harte mainly tells us that__________ .A. being a journalist is interestingB. journalists will face a lot of difficultiesC. the author must be fond of journalismD. many people give up journalism6. According to Paragraph 3, Mary Harte thinks that it is important to __________ .A. get accurate information through talking and watchingB. watch what other journalists do to make a wonderful storyC. talk to people about how they want their stories to be writtenD. add as much information to a story as possible to make it funny7. By saying“ You will not get a job handed to youmeans the author _________.A. will not become a journalistB. will have to work hard for the jobC. will not get any help from others” in Paragraph 5, Mary HarteD. will get tired of being a journalist soonCIf you could have one superpower (“超能力” ), what would it be?Dreaming about whether you would want to read minds, see through walls, or have superhuman strength may sound silly,but it actually gets to the heart of what really matters in your life.Every day in our work, we are inspired by the people we meet doing extraordinary things to improve the world.They have a different kind of superpower that all of us possess: the power tomake a difference in the lives of others.We’ re not saying that everyone needs to contribute their lives to the poor.Your lives are busy enough doing homework, playing sports,making friends,seeking after your dreams. But we do think that you can live a more powerful life when you devote some of your time and energy to something much larger than yourself. Findan issue you are interested in and learn more. Volunteer or,if you can,contributea little money to a cause. Whatever you do, don’ t be a bystander. Get involved.You may have the opportunity to make your biggest difference when you’ re older. But why not start now?Our own experience working together on health,development,and energy the last twenty years has been one of the most rewarding parts of our lives.It has changed who we are and continues to fuel our optimism about how much the lives of the poorest people will improve in the years ahead.8.What does the underlined part in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. Your life style.B. Your life experience.C.Your life value.D. Your trouble in life.9.Why does the author say they are inspired every day?A.They possess different kinds of superpowers.B.They have got the power to change the world.C. Some people around them are making the world better.D. There are many powerful people in their life and work.10.What does the author stress in Paragraph 5?A.Learning more and contributing more to a cause.B.Working hard to get a bigger opportunity.C.Rising above self and acting to help others.D.Trying your best to help the poor.11.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A.The author believes the lives of the poorest will get better.B.Much more progress will be made in the near future.C.The work on health is the most valuable experience.D.People ’ s efforts have been materially rewarded.DYou probably know who Marie Curie was, but you may not have heard of Rachel Carson. Of the outstanding ladies listed below, who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?Jane Addams (1860-1935)Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Addams to thank.Addams helped the poor and worked for peace. She encouraged a sense of community( 社区 ) by creating shelters and promoting education and services for people in need . In 1931, Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.Rachel Carson (1907-1964)If it weren ’ t for Rachel Carson, the environmental movement might not exist today.Her popular 1962 book raised awareness of the dangers of Silent Springpollution and the harmful effects of chemicals on humans and on the world’ s lakes and oceans.Sandra Day O ’ Connor (1930-present)in WhenSandra Day O’ Connor finished third in her class at StanfordLawSchool, 1952,she could not find work at a law firm because she was a woman. She becamean Arizona state senator(参议员 ) and ,in 1981, the first woman to join the U.S.Supreme Court. O’Connor gave the deciding vote in many important cases during her 24 years on the top court.Rosa Parks (1913-2005)On December 1, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, Rasa Parks would not give upher seat on a bus to a passenger. Her simple act landed Parks in prison. But it alsoset off the Montgomery bus boycott. It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civil-rights movement.“ The only tired I was, was tired of giving in,” said Parks.12.What is Jane Addams noted for in history?A. Her efforts to win a prize.B. Her teaching skills.C. Her social work.D. Her community background.13. What is the reason for O’ Connor’ s being rejected by the law firm?A. The discrimination (鄙视) against women.B. Her little work experience in court.C. Her lack of proper training in law.D. The poor financial conditions.14. Who made a great contribution to the civil-rights movement in the U.S.?A. Jane Addams.B. Rachel Carson.C. Sandra Day O’ Connor.D. Rosa Parks15. What can we infer about the women mentioned in the text?A. They are pioneers.B. They are truly creative.C. They are highly educated.D. They are peace-lovers.第二节阅读七选五（共 5 小题，每题 2 分，满分10 分）依照短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最正确选项。
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市一中2016～2017学年度第一学期期末考试试题高二英语答题要求：请将I卷的答案用2B铅笔涂在答题卡上；将II卷的答案写在答题纸上。
考试结束只交答题卡和答题纸。
第Ⅰ卷第一部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
AInternational Robotics Forum（论坛）Tokyo Big Sight, Tokyo, Japan, December 4-5The Robotics Society of Japan ( RSJ) , to provide opportunities for young robot lovers to learn more about industrial and service robots, is going to hold the International Robotics Forum that will cooperate with this year’s International Robot Exhibition．The lectures and explanations throughout the Conference will be given in Japanese but will be interpreted into English at the same time．The Conference will offer a great opportunity for senior high school students from all around the world to communicate with each other through robots．Therefore, we look forward to your active participation．The event will take place for two days．On the morning of Day One, Prof．Shin’ ichi Yuta of the Shibaura Institute of Technology will give a lecture on basic mobile robotics and learning through robots.This will be followed by a talk by Mr.Kazuhiko Yokoyama of Yasukawa Electric Corporation who will explain the mechanism and control of robots and also point out the highlights(最精彩的部分）of the International Robot Exhibition．We will prepare a challenge for all the participants.We will send you themes for robot research．You will study them in advance, and on the afternoon of Day One ,you will visit the Tokyo International Exhibition Center and investigate (详细研究）real robot．You will be able to experience fun and excitement of advanced robot technologies.On the morning ofDay Two, you will present your study and investigation results．On the afternoon of Day Two，as the final event, awards will be given by the RSJ to groups that have given outstanding presentations．We hope that many future robot researchers and engineers will be born today．1．Who is the Conference intended for?A．The RSJ professors． B．Robot lovers of all ages．C．Japanese robot researchers． D．Senior high school students worldwide．2．When can the participants study the real robots?A．On the morning of December 4．B．On the morning of December 5．C．On the afternoon of December 4．D．On the afternoon of December 5．3．What type of writing is this text?A．A research paper．B．An exhibition guide．C．An announcement．D．A newspaper article．BIt’s exciting to imagine how future humans will have solved the problems we have now, or what amazing new inventions will make our lives more convenient and interesting. We asked top scientists to share their predictions on what the world will be like in a century. If they’re right, the 2114 is going to be really cool.1. Robots will do your chores and more.Robots will be doing most of our jobs, from building homes to teaching math. There are already robots that clean floors and pump gas. In the future they will be more complicated and useful. Unfortunately, with robots taking all the jobs, unemployment will be high.2. You will read minds.Speaking of being social, we will communicate in an entirely different way. Forget texts and emails. Mind-reading technology will allow us to send thoughts to each other without speaking a word. We will also be able to send thoughts to objects around us. (Instead of pressing ＂start＂ on the microwave, you could just think ＂start.＂) Meanwhile, chips implanted(植入) in our brains will improve memory and intelligence.3. Your car will drive you.Today, around 30,000 Americans die in car accidents each year. One hundred years formnow, accidents will be a thing of the past. According to Mark Safford, consultant or the U.S. Department of Transportation, future cars will drive themselves. These electric cars will communicate with other cars on the road to travel safely in close formation at high speeds.4. You will eat fake meat.Raising animals is not an efficient way to produce food, and it harms the environment: Cows, chickens, and pigs eat a lot, and then we have to deal with all that poop(粪便). What’s more, that poop can poison lakes, rivers, and streams. Today, scientists can ＂grow＂ meat in a lab from animal cells, but it’s expensive and not very delicious. In the future, they will have perfected the process. You’ll order hamburgers that c ome from factories, not cows. Scientists may even find ways to make lab-grown meat tastier and healthier than the real thing.4. According to the passage, what is likely to happen when robots become more common in the future?A. People will be much lazier.B. More people will lose their jobs.C. People may become physically weaker.D. More people may become less intelligent.5. Mind-reading technology will help people to _________.A. have a good memoryB. talk to other creaturesC. read books efficientlyD. convey messages silently6. Future meat will be ________.A. much more affordableB. less tasty but healthierC. more organic and deliciousD. more environmentally friendly7. What is the passage mainly about?A. The history of human life.B. The predictable future life.C. The development of science.D. The latest scientific findings.CI am always nervous when I get an email from my parents with"FYI(For Your Information)". My parents are in their late 70s, and while they are quite healthy for their ages, I worry about what messages they are going to give me.I got such an email in September from my father. He sent an email from my cousin who told that her father, my uncle Reese, had passed away. The news made my mind go blank though I have met him less than a dozen times in my life, because Reese was the first of my parents’ siblings(兄弟姐妹) to die, and I was simply not ready for that.The memorial service was set in Florida, and I quickly decided I needed to go. I needed to be there for my father, and I needed to go for myself. Reese is about nine years older than my father, and I started to do the math in my head. I know that doesn’t make sense, but I will do anything to reason that I still have a lot of time before I will be in my cousin’s shoes.Re ese’s memorial service was small with only family and perhaps a dozen of his friends. The funeral (葬礼)was attended by an even smaller number, and then, the family gathered at a nearby bar to look at old photographs found among Reese’s possessions when he d ied. As we drove back to the Orlando International Airport, I thought about how I am not sure what my parents want, not only in their memorial services, but also how they want to be remembered and where they want to be laid to rest. These are going to be difficult conversations, but I know I need to have them. Maybe not right now, but we do need to open the discussion at some point. It may feel too early, but I trust my parents will know that when adult children raise these questions, we do it out of love to honor their lives and their wishes.8．Why do email s with"FYI"make the author uneasy?A.She’s too busy to read those emails.B.She dislikes her parents’ nonstop talking.C.They often bring unpleasant news.D.She’s afraid to get bad news about her parents. 9．How did the author feel about the email from her cousin?A.Disappointed.B.Shocked.C.Confused.D.Annoyed.10．What do we know from the third and fourth paragraphs?A.A get-together was held at home.B.Reese’s friends didn’t appear.C.Not many people attended the funeral.D.The author hesitated to go to Florida. 11．What does the author decide to do after the funeral?A.Express her love for her parents bravely.B.Have a talk with her parents about death.C.Value her parents’ wishes.D.Get everything ready for her parents.DTwo of the saddest words in the English language are if only. I live my life with the goal of never having to say those words, because they convey regret, lost opportunities, mistakes, and disappointment．My father is famous in our family for saying, “Take the extra minute to do it right”’.I always try to live by the extra minute rule. When my children were young and likely to cause accidents, I always thought about what I could do to avoid an if only moment，whether it was something minor like moving a cup full of hot coffee away from the edge of a counter, or something that required a little more work such as taping padding (衬垫)onto the sharp comers of a glass coffee table．I don’t only avoid those if only moments when it comes to safety．I t’s equally important to avoid if onlyin our personal relationships.We all know people who lost a loved one andmy father announced he was going to the eye doctor across from my office on Good Friday，I told him that it was a holiday for my company and I wouldn’t be here. But then I thought about the fact that he’ s 84 years old and I realized that I shouldn’t give up an opportunity to see him. I called him and told him I had decided to go to work on my day off after all．I know there will still be occasions when I have to say if only about something, but my life is definitely better because of my policy of doing everything possible to avoid that eventuality．And even though it takes an extra minute to do something right, or it occasionally takes an hour or two in my busy schedule to make a personal connection, I know that I’m doing the right thing. I’m buying myself peace of mind and that’s the best kind of insurance for my emotional well-being．12．Which of the following is an example of the extra minute rule?A．Start the car the moment everyone is seated．B．Leave the room for a minute with the iron working．C．Wait for an extra minute so that the steak tastes better．D．Move an object out of the way before it trips someone．13．The author decided to go to her office on Good FridayA．keep her appointment with the eye doctorB．meet her father who was already an old man．C．join in the holiday celebration of the companyD．finish her work before the deadline approached ．14．The underlined word foregone in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaningA．abandoned B．lacked C．avoidedD．wasted15．What is the best title for the passage?A．The Emotional Well-being B．The Two Saddest Words．C．To do the right thing D．The Peace of Mind第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。