云南省大理州南涧县2016_2017学年高二英语下学期期中试题
2016～2017学年第二学期高二年级期中考试英语试题
2016～2017学年第二学期高二年级期中考试英语试题考试时间：2016年5月12日满分：150分考试时长：120分钟第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40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。
AStill seeking a destination for your weekend break? There are some places which are probably a mere walk away from your college.King’s Art CentreA day at the Centre could mean a visit to an exhibition of the work of one of the most interesting contemporary artis ts on show anywhere. This weekend sees the opening of an e xhibition of four local artists.You could attend a class teaching you how to ‘learn from the masters’ or get more creative with paint – free of charge.The Centre also runs two life drawing classes for which there i s a small fee.The Botanic GardenThe Garden has over 8,000 plant species; it holds the researc h and teaching collection of living plants for Cambridge Univer sity.The multi-branched Torch Aloe here is impressive. The African plant pro duces red flowers above blue-green leaves, and is not one to miss.Get to the display house to see Dionaea muscipula, a plant m ore commonly known as the Venus Flytrap that feeds on inse cts and other small animals.The Garden is also a place for wildlife-enthusiasts. Look for grass snakes in the lake. A snake called ‘Hissing Sid’ is regularly seen lying in the heat of the warm sun.Byron’s PoolMany stories surround Lord Byron’s time as a student of Cambridge University. Arriving in 1805, he wrote a letter complaining that it was a place of “mess and dr unkenness”. However, it seems as though Byron did manage to pass the time pleasantly enough. I’m not just talking about t he pet bear he kept in his rooms. He spent a great deal of tim e walking in the village.It is also said that on occasion Byron swam naked by moonlight in the lake, which is now known as Byron’s Pool. A couple of miles past Grantchester in the south Cambridgeshire countryside, the pool is surrounded by the fi elds. The cries of invisible birds make the trip a lovely experie nce and on the way home you can drop into the village for aft ernoon tea. If you don’t trust me, then perhaps you’ll take it fro m Virginia Woolf ,a famous writer,—over a century after Byron, she reportedly took a trip to swim i n the same pool.1.The main idea of the passage is __________.A. interesting stories of Lord. ByronB. an approach to becoming creative in artC. the colorful life in the countrysideD. some places for weekend break2.If you are a wildlife enthusiast, you’d better go to__________ .A. Byron’s PoolB. the Botanic GardenC. King’s Art CentreD. Cambridgeshire3.According to the passage, the following statements are wro ng except __________.A. There is a small charge for attending the masters’ classB. Byron liked swimming naked in the lakeC. Byron seemed to like keeping pet bearsD. Hissing Sid and Flytrap are impressive animals4.The autho r’s purpose in mentioning Virginia Woolf is to show__________ .A. she was a famous writerB. she was fond of swimmingC. she was Byron’s admirerD. Byron’s Pool is a pleasant placeBWhen I lived in Spain, some Spanish friends of mine decided t o visit England by car. Before they left, they asked me for advi ce about how to find accommodation . I suggested that they s hould stay at ‘bed and breakfast’ houses, because this kind of place gives a foreign visitor a good chance to speak English with the family. My friends listened to my advice, but they cam e back with some funny stories“We didn’t stay at bed and breakfast houses,” they said, “b ecause we found most families were away on holiday.”I thought this was strange. Finally I understood what had h appened. My friends spoke little English, and they thought ‘VA CANCIES’ meant ‘holidays’, because the Spanish word for ‘h olidays’ is ‘vacaciones’. So they did not go to house where thesign outside said ‘VACANCLES’, which in English means the re are free rooms. Then my friends went to house where the s ign said ‘NO VACANCLES’, because they thought this meant the people who owned the house were not away on holiday. B ut they found that these houses were all full. As a result, they stayed at hotels!We laughed about this and about mistakes my friends mad e in reading other signs. In Spanish, the word ‘DIVERSION’ m eans fun. In English, it means that workmen are repairing the road, and that you must take a different road. When my friends saw the word ‘DIVER SION’ on a road sign, they thought they were going to have fu n. Instead, the road ended in a large hold.English people have problems too when they learn foreign languages. Once in Paris, wh en someone offered me some more coffee, I said “Thank you” in French. I meant that I would like some more. However, to my surprise, the coffee pot was taken away! Later I found out that “Thank you” in French means “No, thank you.”5. My Spanish friends wanted advice about ______.A. learning EnglishB. finding places to stay in EnglandC. driving their car on English roadsD. going to England by car6. ‘NO VACANCIES’ in English means ______.A. no free roomsB. free roomsC. not away on holid ayD. holidays7. When someone offered me more coffee and I said “Thank you” in French, I ______.A didn’t really want any more coffee B. wanted them t o take the coffee pot awayC. really wanted some more coffeeD. wanted to expr ess my politeness8. I was surprised when the coffee pot was taken away becau se I ______.A. hadn’t finished drinking my coffeeB. was expecting another cup of coffeeC. meant that I didn’t want any moreD. was never mis understoodCA warm drink of milk before bed has long been the best choic e for those wanting a good night’s sleep. But now a study has found it really does help people nod off(打盹)—if it is milked from a cow at night.Researchers have discovered that “night milk” contains moremelatonin, which has been proven to help people feel sleepy and reduce anxiety.The study, by researchers from Seoul, South Korea, involved mice being fed with dried milk powder made from cows milked both during the day and at night.Those given night milk, which contained 10 times the amount of melatonin, were less active and less anxious than those fed with the milk collected during daytime, ac cording to the study published in The Journal of Medicinal Fo od.Night milk quickened the start of sleep and caused the mice t o sleep longer.While the effect of cows milk harvested at different time has n ot been tested on humans up to now, taking melatonin drugs has been suggested to those who are struggling to fall asleep at night.Previous studies have also indicated that milk can be excellen t for helping sleep because of the calcium content, which help s people to relax.Milk is also sugar-free and additive-free with nutritionists recommending skimmed milk as the bes t choice before bed as it is the least fattening. The more fat yo u take in before bedtime, the greater burden you will put on your body at night.9. According to the text, the mice fed with daytime milk______ _.A. were more anxiousB. woke up laterC. were less activeD. started sleep more easily10. Which of the following is true of melatonin according to the text?A. It’s been tested on mice for ten times.B. It’s used in sleeping drugs.C. It can make people more energetic.D. It exists in milk in great amount.11. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Milk Drinking and HealthB. An Experiment on MiceC. Fat, Sugar and HealthD. Night Milk and SleepDParents have to do much less for their children today than the y used to do，and home has become much less of a workshop. Clothes can be bought ready made; washing can go to the laundry; food c an be bought, cooked，canned or preserved; bread is baked and delivered by the baker; milk arrives on the doorstep; meats can be had at the rest aurant，the worker’s canteen，and the school dining-room. It is unusual now for father to pursue his trade or other emplo yment at home，and his children rarely，if ever，see him at his place of work. Nowadays boys are seldom train ed to follow their father’s occupation，and in many towns they have a fairly wide choice of employm en t and so do girls. The young wage-earner often earns good money，and soon acquires a feeling of economic independence. In textile（纺织物） areas it has long been customary for mothers to go out t o work，but this practice has become so widespread that the working mother is now a not unusual factor in a child’s home life，the number of married women in employment having more th an doubled in the last twenty-five years. With mother earning and his older children drawing substantial wages, father is seldom the dominant（占主导的） figure that he still was at the beginning of the century. W hen mother works, economic advantages increasing，but children lose something of great value if mother’s employ ment prevents her from being home to greet them when they return from school.12. The writer mentions home as workshop in the past becau se______.A. fathers often pursue employment at homeB. parents had to make food and necessity by themselv esC. many families produce goods at home for saleD. both fathers and mothers in most families are worker s13. The chief reason that boys are seldom trained to follow th eir father’s occupation is that ____.A. children rarely see their fathers at their place of workB. fathers do not like to pursue employment at homeC. there is a wide choice of employment for childrenD. children also like to have jobs and earn money outsid e14. What makes father no longer the only dominant person ina family?A. Mother’s and children’s earning enable them not just to depend on father for life.B. There are many choices of employment for mothersand children nowadays.C. Father does much less for his children and earn muc h less today than he used to.D. The number of married women in employment has in creased greatly now.15. What is the writer’s attitude towards the change at home ?A. Unacceptable.B. Worried.C. Unconcerned.D. In terested.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学年下学期高二年级英语期中模拟试题01
2016-2017学年下学期高二年级英语期中模拟试题01PART ONE LISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A （15%）Directions: In this section, you’ll hear 6 conversations betwee n 2 speakers. For each conversation, there are several questi ons and each question is followed by 3 choices. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions by mar king the corresponding letters (A,B or C) on the question book let.You will hear each conversation TWICE.Conversation 11. When does the conversation probably take place?A. In the morning.B. In the afternoon.C. In the evenin g.2. How long has the restaurant been open?A. Over 60 years.B. Over 16 years.C. Over 6 years. Conversation 23. For how long haven’t the two speakers met?A. 10 years.B. 15 years.C. 20 years.4. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At the airport.B. In a hospital.C. In a restaurant. Conversation 35. What will the man do on Monday?A. Meet a visitor.B. Have a business trip.C. Have dinn er with the woman.6. When will the man go to the dentist?A. On Tuesday.B. On Wednesday.C. On Thursda y.Conversation 47. Where does the man come from?A. Canada .B. America .C. France .8. Why does the man want to buy some records of Charles?A. He broke the same ones.B. His sister likes them very much.C. He wants to give them to his father.9. Where does the woman find the records?A. In the window .B. On the shelf.C. In the suitcas e.Conversation 510. What’s the probable relationship between the two speaker s?A. colleagues.B. couple.C. business partners .11. What is the woman’s attitude to Vincent’s management st yle?A. Admirable .B. Doubtful.C. Indifferent.12. Who plays a big part in getting the job for Vincent?A. His uncle .B. His father.C. His aunt. Conversation 613. What will the woman do?A. Have a class.B. Attend a meeting.C. Have a tes t.14. Why does the man come to see the woman?A. To give his drawings.B. To ask for permission for a course.C. To borrow drawing books with her work.15. When will the woman give the man a reply?A. Tomorrow.B. This evening.C. The day after t omorrow.SECTION B （5 %）Directions: In this section, you will hear a short passage. Liste n carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the inform ation you have heard. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.You will hear the short passage TWICE.Summer school courses in BritainPART TWO LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE SECTION A （15%）Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A,B ,C and D. Choosethe one answer that best completes the sentence. 21．According to _____ UN report, 70 percent of the world po pulation have____ access to huge amounts of information thro ugh the Internet from their homes.A．an；不填 B．a；an C．an；an D．a；不填22. Though Typhoon Muifa didn’t strike Wenzhou in the end, i t still caused great _______ to the local economies.A. damageB. destroyC. ruinD. injury23. Tonghua’s novel “Bu Bu Jing Xin” has been ______ for both television and computer games.A. adoptedB. adaptedC. accompaniedD. annoyed24. The father has been ____ for many years in order that his only son can be ____ with higher education.A. fighting; servedB. struggling; equippedC. working; offeredD. laboring; received25. As for our seniors in West Lake high school, we have reac hed a point in our life ______ we are supposed to make decisi ons of our own.A. whichB. whatC. whereD. that26. The captain stood on board, ________ her face and arms _______ in the sun.A. to leave; burntB. to leave; burningC. leaving; burnt D . leaving; burning27. I was fortunate to pick up a wallet ______ on the ground, b ut unfortunately for me I found my color TV set _______ when I got home.A. laying; stealingB. lying; stolenC. lay; stolenD. lyi ng; stealing28. The retired workers in Shanghai will have their social secu rity payments ________ 30 per cent before New Year’s Day.A. raisedB. raisingC. having been raised D. to be raised29. The film “Let the Bullets Fly” ______ a great success and ______ a large profit to the cinema.A. appreciated; took upB. won; accounted forC. enjoyed; brought inD. seized; cut down30. What surprised me most was that there appeared a ____ l ook on her face on hearing the unexpected news.A. worryingB. worriedC. worryD. worries31. The limits of a person’s intelligence, generally speaking, a re decided at birth, but ______ he reaches these limits will dep end on his environment.A. whereB. thatC. whyD. whether32. To a high school student, going to university means a new leaf. ______ before him and being independent is the starting point.A. to be turnedB. being turnedC. to have been turnedD. turned33. _____ his head high, the manager walked into the room to attend the meeting ______ then.A. Holding; being heldB. Held; holdingC. Having held; h eldD. Held; to be held34. Only after a person has realized the importance of knowle dge, ____________.A. he can devote himself to learnB. he may devote hi mself to learningC. can he devote himself to learnD. can he devote himself to learning35. ______ the economic crisis getting more and more serious , the government is searching for ways to improve people’s lif e.A. AsB. WithC. WhenD. IfSECTION B （12%）Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are f our words or phrases marked A. B. C. and D. Fill in each blan k with the word or phrase that best fits the context.As a teacher, my daily activity involves driving to a new schoo l almost every day.On one particular day during my lunch break, I drove to a nea rby square to get a coffee. Upon returning to the 36, I realized I had locked my phone and my 37 inside! I had about 15 min utes to get back to the 38. So I hurried into a McDonald’s in th e same square, and asked the man at the counter, who happ ened to be the 39, to call a taxi for me. After I 40 explained m y situation to him, he rushed inside to make the phone while I waited anxiously in the restaurant. I had less than 10 minutesto 41 to my school at this point.A moment later, the manager returned only to tell me that the line was 42, and that he had not been able to 43 the taxi yet. I think both 44 and fear could be seen in my face.Without a thought, he grabbed his coat and 45 to drive me to t he school. Without hesitation, I followed him into his car and g ot back to the classroom with two minutes to 46 before the bel l rang!This experience made me 47 that out of every seemingly hop eless situation, there is the opportunity for acts of kindness to happen, which has an unimaginable influence on those who r eceive them.36. A. shop B. bar C. counterD. car37. A. textbooks B. cards C. keys D. gloves38. A. home B. school C. partyD. restaurant39. A. manager B. secretary C. guestD. waiter40. A. slowly B. briefly C. effectively D.successfully41. A. get across B. get around C. get backD. get over42. A. busyB. brokenC. fullD. ready43. A. take B. repair C. driveD. get44. A. excitement B. anger C. hopelessnes s D. surprise45. A. offered B. refused C. wantedD. hesitated46. A. wait B. go C. wasteD. spend47. A. doubt B. argue C. regretD. realizeSECTION C （8%）Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each b lank with one word that best fits the context.The Dutch have come up with a new way of catching criminal s, that's even better 48. ______ fingerprints, it's called smell pr ints. Apparently, each of us not only has one unmistakable fin gerprint and DNA, but we also have a unique scent (嗅觉) 49. ______ is identifiable(可辨认的). In solving a crime, the police can retrieve（检索） an article used by the perpetrator（罪犯）(such as a gun), and extract a smell print 50. ______ the objec t in as little as 20 minutes. The smell can then be stored for as long as 4 years. 51. ______ a suspect is apprehended(逮捕), he is asked to wash, and then handle a cloth for a few mi nutes. The cloth is then placed in a line 52. ______ and a spec ially trained dog is given the original smell print to examine. T he dog is then asked to identify all the smells in the line up. 53 . _______ the dog finds a match, he barks at the container ide ntifying which one. To make the evidence admissible(可采纳) in court, the process is repeated 54. _______ this time with out the suspects smell. This new crime fighting tool has solve d hundreds of 55. _______ in Holland, and they are now starti ng to archive(存档) known criminals' smells to compare against outstanding cr imes.PART THREE READING COMPREHENSION （15%）Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. Fo r each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.AI went into Harrods in London (a huge department store I am sure you have heard of) to buy some Minton china plates for a wedding anniversary which was to be a group gift from friend s to other friends in Geneva.Having only 30 minutes between meeting. I whizzed there in a taxi from the office and battled through the milling people on t he 2nd day of the sales on the ground floor up to the 5th to th e china department. There was a man standing there who wa s obviously a sales person who I rushed up to and asked if he had this particular china in stock and if it would take long to w rap, etc. He was amazing. He got the plates in seconds, wrap ped them up and asked me if I wanted a store card, to which I replied no, because I lived in Switzerland, to which he replied asking if, as I lived abroad, would like a tax rebate form(退税表). After that he showed me what to do, produced a map of t he store and told me where I should go for the formalities(程序). That was fabulos! I thanked him and said what wonderful service he had given me. I even asked if he gave this to every one, to which he answered: “I’m just doing what is required at Harrods”. With that, a tall man in a grey suit approached me a nd offered his hand to shake mine saying, “Can I introduce myself? I am the Chief Executive of Harrods and what an intere sting conversation I have just heard…” He had been wanderin g through the store (as you should do as a hands-on CEO) and had overheard me thanking this salesman, who se face, I can hardlydescribe, was frozen in a mixture of delight awe and astonish ment!Can you imagine the salesman going home to his family and f riends recounting what the CEO spoke to him after overhearin g him being praised by a customer?56. The writer went to Harrods to __________.A. kill timeB. buy some giftsC. go sightseeingD. sho p for her wedding57. What does the underlined word “whiz” in Paragraph 2 mos t probably mean?A. driveB. arriveC. rushD. leave58 Which of the following sentences can best replace “I’m just doing what is required at Harrods” in th second paragraph?A. “I’m an honest man.”B. “I must obey the rules.”C. “Harrods is strict with its employees.”D. “Anybody will receive our good service.”59. As soon as she bought what she wanted, the writer______ __.A. went to a meeting.B. flew back to GenevaC. visited one of her friendsD. attended a wedding ceremony60. The writer wrote the above passage because she thought what she had experience was so ______.A. pleasantB. strangeC. excitingD. amus ingBAt just six years old, Joey Kilpatrick is Australia’s unofficial hid e-and-seek champion after he hid in a bedroom cupboard for eight h ours while playing his favourite game, causing a massive resc ue operation.The determined little boy’s disappearing act led to a full-scale search, including nine police officers, five State Emerge ncy Service volunteers, tracker dogs and almost all of the resi dents(居民) of the town of Goombungee.His mother, Chris, says she called the police when Joey disappeared one afternoon after telling his older brother, Lachlan, 1 4, that he was off to play hide-and-seek.“I called the two boys for dinner, ” Chris says. “After about 20 minutes I started to worry. I was shouting to Joey, ‘OK, we ca n’t find you, time to come out!’”But there was no sign of her little boy. Within minutes of Chris calling the authorities, the police started on of the biggest gro und searches in the town’s history.“I was really scared. I rang my husband, Kris, who works out of town, and he immediately hit the road, calling me every 10 minutes, ” Chris recalls. “They searched the house from top to bottom; everyone was out looking for him. When a neighbour asked if I’d checked the water tank, that’s when reality hit. I w as terrified.”After hours of searching the town, confused police decided to search the house one more time.“I just sat there waiting, ” Chris says. “Then a strange feeling c ame over me, and I wandered into the bedroom and put my h and on a pile of blankets in the cupboard. As I pulled them out , there he was --- asleep and completely unaware of what was going on! I’ve n ever hugged him so hard.Senior constable(巡警), Chris Brameld, from Goombungee police, says he is glad that Joey’s game had a happy ending: “When we realized he was safe, we agreed that it doesn’t get much better than that!”And young Joey promises that next time he won’t be so intent on finding the best hiding place. “I want to say sorry to the pol icemen and to Mummy for scaring them, ” he says. “ I promise next time I’ll hide where they can find me and I won’t fall asle ep!”61. Why did the boy hide in a bedroom cupboard?A. He wanted to start a massive rescue operation.B. He didn’t think he could be easily found there.C. He is Australia’s unofficial hide-and-seek champion.D. He thought it was good place to sleep.62. What did the boy’s mother do the moment she couldn’t find her son?A. She turned to her neighbors for help.B. She called the police and her husband.C. She checked the water tank.D. She searched the town from top to bottom.63. What can we learn from the passage?A. The boy felt very cold when he was found.B. The boy knew clearly what was going on.C. The mother was very grateful to find her boy.D. The mother usually hugged her boy very hard.64. How did the boy feel after he found out what had happene d?A. Pitiful.B. Funny.C. Scared.D. Guilty.65. According to the passage, what was the best thing in the end about what happened?A. The boy was found safe.B. The boy fell asleep.C. The boy won the championship.D. The boy found the best hiding place.CWhen parents talk about school safety these days, they’re u sually referring to the increase in violence（暴力）at schools. But research shows that school-age children are actually nine times more likely to suffer an inj ury while doing sports than to be the victim of violence while a t school. Accidents can be prevented if parents are on the loo kout for potential（潜在的）dangers. To help you keep your kids free from harm, here aresome safety tips:a. Teach your child never to talk to strangers or accept rides o r gifts from strangers. Remember, a stranger is anyone you or your child doesn’t know well or trust.b. Be sure that your child walks to and from school with a sibli ng, friend or neighbor.c. Teach your kid, whether walking, biking or riding a bus to s chool , to obey all traffic signals, signs and traffic officers. Re mind him to be extra careful in bad weather.d. When driving your kid, deliver and pick them up as close to the school as possible. Don’t leave until they are in the school yard or building.e. If your child rides a bike to school, make sure he wears a st andard helmet（头盔）. Research shows that a helmet can reduce the risk of he ad injury by 85%.f. Teach your kid to arrive at the bus stop earlier, stay off the s treet, and wait for the bus to come to a complete stop.g. Be sure that your kid knows his or her home phone number and address, your work number, the number of another trust ed adult and how to call 911 for emergencies（紧急情况）. 66. The underlined word “sibling” probably means “_______”.A. strangerB. neighborC. friendD. brother or sister67. If your kid walks to school, tell him or her to _______.A. wear a helmetB. go alone every dayC. walk as fast as possibleD. be more careful in bad wea ther68. Which of the following statements is Not True according to the text?A. Kids should be taught never to talk to strangers.B. Kids should obey the traffic rules.C. Kids should be taught to call 911 for anything.D. Kids should stay off the street while waiting for the bus.69. The intended readers of the text are _________.A. teachersB. parentsC. childrenD. officers70. The main purpose of the text is to ________.A. talk about school safetyB. call on readers to fight agai nst school violenceC. discuss the injuries at schoolD. give advice on school-age children’s safetySECTION A (10%)Directions: Read the following passage. Complete the diagra m by using the information from the passage.Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.Laurie and Jake Rohrer live near the small town of Ha’iku on the Hawaiian island of Maui. They have a recording studio in t heir home. They are helping to support the music of artists wh o they say are extremely talented yet largely unknown.Jake built a recording studio in their garage. The couple produ ced a CD with a singer named Ata.The Rohrers wanted to continue producing music, so they est ablished their own record label. They chose the name that on e of their artists had given to their home ------ Ululoa.The Rohrers decided to invite only native singers they liked to record with them. They say they give their artists freedom of expression and cultural respect. They also give them half the profits once sales have paid back the cost of producing a CD. There are no contracts (合同). Jake Rohrer says everything is settled with a handshake based on the Hawaiian tradition of pono.In Hawaiian culture, stories are passed down from generation to generation through songs. Many artists say the Rohrer are helping to save this oral tradition. But Laurie Rohrer says they are just trying to produce good music.Laurie Rohrer said, “ It cannot be said that we are doing what we do to preserve Hawaiian culture. But if recording Hawaiian people and their music has an end result, we would be very h appy.”Laurie and Jake Rohrer are already watching the next generat ion of Hawaiian singers. When the best of them are ready, the y will be invited to record on the Ululoa label.PART FOUR WRITING (20%)Translation（5%）81. I must have sounded very proud of myself after the test, s aying loudly how easy it was and how I was sure to get a goo d mark..______________________________________________________ __________________.82. What I’m here to say is that having worked side by side wi th many environmentalists , I know that a healthy environment and a stable economy should be possible at the same time. ______________________________________________________ ___________________.83. Rapid development and an increase in population have m eant that the amount of water taken from the river is rising, an d that the waste being put back into the river has been increasing .______________________________________________________ ___________________.84.__________________________(当问到男孩时), boys usually hesitate before responding.85. However, some people believe that cloning human embry os with the intention of destroying them_____________________________________________________(对人类生命的不尊重)。
2016-2017学年度第二学期高二年级期中考试试题
2016-2017学年度第二学期高二年级期中考试试题AI’m sure you know the song “Happy Birthday”. But do you kno w who wrote the song and for whom it was written?The retired professor, Archibald A. Hill in Lucasville, USA coul d tell us the story. Ninety-seven years ago, two of Mr. Archibald Hill’s aunts, Miss Patty Hill and Miss Mildred Hill were asked to write some songs for a book called “Song Storied for the Sunday Morning”. Miss Pa tty Hill and Miss Mildred Hill were both kindergarten teachers t hen. They loved children very much and wrote many beautiful songs for the book. One of them was the famous “Good Morn ing to You.” The song said, “Good morning to you, good morni ng to you, dear children, good morning to all.” This song was very popular at that time among kindergarten children. But not many grown-ups knew it. A few years later little Archibald was born. As his aunt, Miss Patty Hill sang the song “Happy Birthday” to the m elody（曲调）of “Good Morning to you” to her little nephew （侄子）. She sang the song like this: Happy birthday to you! Hap py birthday to you! Happy birthday, dear Archie! Happy birthd ay to you!Miss Patty Hill and her sister had never expected that this son g would become so popular, but it really did. People all over t he world like the song because of its simplicity in tune（曲调简单）and friendliness in words.1. Archibald A.Hill was __________.A. EnglishB. RussianC. AmericanD. Australian2. Professor Archibald A. Hill was Miss Mildred Hill’s ________ __.A. sonB. studentC. brotherD. nephew3. The song “Happy Birthday” has a history of __________ yea rs.A. 97B. about 90C. more than 90D. less than 904. Why did Miss Hiss wrote songs?A. Because they are musicians.B. Because they love children.C. Because they were asked to write for a book.D. Because their nephew asked them to do so.【答案】1. C 2. D 3. B 4. C【解析】我肯定你知道那首歌“生日快乐”。
2016-2017学年高二英语下学期期中试题(含解析)
2016-2017学年高二英语下学期期中试题（含解析）完形填空阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
A long time ago, there was an emperor(皇帝). One day he told his horseman that if he could ride on his horse and ___1___ as much land area as he liked, he would gi ve him the area of land he had covered. ___2___ enough, the horseman quickly jumped onto his horse and ___3___as fast a s possible to cover as much land area as he could. He ___4__ _ riding and riding, whipping the horse to go as fast as possibl e. Even when he was ___5___ or tired, he did not stop ___6__ _ he wanted to cover as much area as possible. When he at l ast covered a large amount of land, he was exhausted and w as ___7___ . Then he asked himself, “Why did I ___8___ mys elf so hard to cover so much land area? Now I am dying and I only ___9___ a very small area to ___10___ myself.”The above story is ___11___ to the journey of our ___12___. We push ourselves very hard every day to make more ___13_ __, to gain power or recognition. We neglect(疏忽，忘记) our ___14___ , time with our family and to appreciate(欣赏) the surrounding ___15___ and the things we love to do. O ne day ___16___ we look back, we will ___17___ that we don’t really need that much,___18___then we cannot turn back tim e for what we have ___19___Life is not about making money. Life is definitely(肯定地) not about work! Work is only ___20___ to keep us living so as to enjoy the beauty and pleasures of life.1. A. use B. cover C. work D. get2. A. Good B. Strange C. Sure D. Interesting3. A. rode B. ran C. expanded D. struggled4. A. kept on B. asked for C. gave up D. succeeded in5. A. sad B. excited C. confused D. hungry6. A. but B. so C. because D. if7. A. sleeping B. arguing C. dying D. smiling8. A. push B. make C. destroy D. prove9. A. need B. have C. find D. show10. A. live B. bury C. support D. sleep11. A. useful B. certain C. similar D. special12. A. future B. past C. history D. life13. A. friends B. progress C. discoveries D. money14. A. health B. career C. honor D. freedom15. A. things B. condition C. people D. beauty16. A. before B. when C. unless D. since17. A. realize B. regret C. apologize D. explain18. A. or B. until C. however D. but19. A. saved B. missed C. reduced D. won20. A. possible B. probable C. necessary D. suitable 【答案】1. B2. C3. A4. A5. D6. C7. C8. A9. A 10 . B 11. C 12. D 13. D 14. A 15. D 16. B 17. A 1 8. D 19. B 20. C【解析】试题分析：文章讲述了一个国王让他的驯马师骑上他的马,尽力的去跑，凡是他能跑过的地方，这些土地就属于他的。
高二英语下学期期中试题(15)word版本
2016学年第二学期高二年级期中考试英语试卷第一部分：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）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.How many students are there in the man’s class?A. 15.B. 30.C. 45.2. Where will the woman go this weekend?A.To a store.B. To a cinema.C. To a gym.3. How does the man probably feel?A. Surprised.B. Annoyed.C. Worried.4. Where is the man?A. At a train station.B. At an airport.C. In an office.5. What does the man mean?A. He wants to eat in the restaurant.B. The restaurant is fine but dark.C. He doesn’t like the restaurant.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5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；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。
请听第6段材料，回答第6—7题。
6. What is Greta Carson probably doing?A. Having a meeting.B. Having a Christmas party.C. Having lunch.7. What will the woman probably do next?A. Mail a greeting card.B. Sign a paper.C. Call Greta Carson.请听第7段材料，回答第8—9题。
学16—17学年下学期高二期中考试英语试题(附答案) (1)(3)
2016~2017年高二英语期中考试测试题说明：本套试卷分第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷两部分，满分150分。
考试时间：90分钟。
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ABCD四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
AJoan Chen is famous both in China, where she grew up, and in the United States，where she now lives. How did Joan become a famous actress in two countries? It’s an interesting story.Joan Chen was born in Shanghai in 1961. When she was 14, some people from a film studio (制片厂) came to her school and chose her to study at the studio. She was happy about this chance, but mainly she liked the idea of getting out of school. Soon, however she discovered that she really liked acting. At age 18, she won the Golden Rooster, China's top film prize.In the late 1970s, Joan's parents, who were doctors, moved to the United States. Joan joined them when she was 20 and went to college there. Her parents hoped she would study medicine. In-stead, she majored in(主修) film and later looked for work as an actress. To work in the United States, Joan had to start all over again. She told Hollywood that she was an actress in China, but she only got some small parts in TV shows.One day Joan went to speak to a director who was making a movie called Tai --pan. The interview didn't go well. As she walked away, a man in a car noticed her. The man was Dino De Laurntiis, the film’s producer(制造者). He immediately offered her a leading（主要的）part. A year later, she started in Bernardo Bertolucci’s The Last Emperor and was on her way to worldwide fame.1. What was turn about Joan Chen when she was 14?A. Some people came to her school and chose her as an actress.B. She liked to study at the studio just because she wanted to be famous.C. The most important reason for her going to the studio was that she wouldn'tlike to stay at school.D. She found she was fond of acting even before she was 14.2 When did she move to the States?A. In the late 1970s.B. After she graduated from college.C. In the late 1980s.D. In the early 1980s3.The interview with a director ____.A. made her on the way to being famous in the worldB. led to no immediate good resultC. made her play a leading part in Tai-- panD. gave her a chance to act in The Last EmperorBA good way to pass an exam is to work hard every day in a year. You may fail in an exam if you are lazy for most of the year and then work hard only a few days before the exam. If you want to be good at English, you have to read stories in English and speak English as much as possible.A few days before the exam you should go to bed early. Do not stay up late（熬夜)for the exam. Before you start the exam, read carefully over the question paper, try to understand the exact meaning of each question. When you have finished your exam at last, read over your answers. Correct the mistakes if there are any and be sure that you have not missed anything out.4. If students want to do well in an exam, they have to work hard________.A. for most of the monthB. every day of the yearC. for only a few daysD. late at night5. If students want to learn English well, they________.A. only need to learn grammarB. must often practise (练习)EnglishC. have to go to EnglandD. should go to bed early6. It’s important to ________a few days before the exam.A. play too muchB. have a good sleepC. read the questions papersD. have a good drink7. When students have finished the exam, they should________.A．stand up and leave the classroom at onceB．check your answers with the other students in classC．make sure they haven’t missed anything outD．ask the teacher for the right answers in class8. The best title for this passage is ________.A．An Important Exam B．How to Pass An ExamC．The Importance of English D．Get Ready for An ExamCOne day two young men are walking in a big forest. One is fat , and the other is thin.” We are good friends. We must help each other. If we meet any beast(野兽), I’ll help you,” the thin man says. “I’ll help you, too,” the fat one says. They walk on. After a while they hear a great noise. It is a big bear. It is coming this way.The two young men run away quickly. One of them climbs up a tree, and hides among the leaves. He forgets all about his friend. What about the fat one? He is too fat to climb up a tree. So he throws himself on the ground, closes his eyes, and pretends（假装）to be dead. “ The bear will think I’m dead,” he thinks to himself.Soon the bear comes up to the fat man, and even puts its nose to his mouth and ears. The fat man holds his breath.The bear thinks he is dead, so it goes away, because bears never touch the dead. The man in the tree comes down. With a smile he asks his friend, “ The bear puts its nose so close to your ears. What does it say to you?”The friend answers, “ The bear says, ‘ Don’t trust your friend. He runs away from you when you need his help most.”9.What is the best title of this passage?A. A friend in need is a friend indeedB. Two friends in the forestC. Don’t trust(相信) your friendD. An unlucky day in a big forest10. What do you know about the bear according to the passage?A. The bear is waiting for the two friends.B. The bear isn’t hungry at all at that time.C. The bear does tell the fat one something he can understand.D. The bear doesn’t like to eat something dead.11. What does the thin man do in this passage?A. He breaks his promise.B. He fails to climb up the tree.C. He cares much about his friend.D. He also knows what the bear says.DEvery day we go to school and listen to the teacher, and the teacher will ask us some questions. Sometimes, the classmates will ask your opinions of the work of the class. When you are telling others in the class what you have found out about these topics, remember that they must be able to hear what you are saying. You are not taking part in a family conversation or having a chat with friends—you are in a slightly unnatural situation where a large group of people will remain silent, waiting to hear what you have to say. You must speak so that they can hear you---loudly enough and clearly enough but without trying to shout or appearing to force yourself.Remember, too, that it is the same if you are called to an interview whether it is with a professor of your school or a government official who might meet you. The person you are seeing will try to put you at your ease but the situation is somewhat different from that of a ordinary conversation. You must take special care that you can be heard.12. When you speak to the class, you should speak ________.A. as slowly as possibleB. in a low voiceC. loudlyD. forcefully13. Usually, when you speak to the class, the class is ________.A. noisyB. quietC. having a restD. serious14. The situation in the class is _________that in your house.A. not very different fromB. sometimes the same asC. sometimes not the same asD. not the same as15. The main idea of this passage is _______.A. that we should talk in different ways in different situationsB. that we must speak loudlyC. that we must keep silent at any timeD. that we must talk with the class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A~F中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
高二英语下学期期中试题(17)word版本
2016-2017学年第二学期期中考试高二英语试卷本试卷分为第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。
共12页，共81题，全卷满分150分。
考试时间120分钟。
第I卷 (共90分)第一部分听力（共两节，满分20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。
每段对话后有一个小题，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 day is it today?A.Monday.B.Tuesday.C.Wednesday.2.What did the woman do on Saturday?A.She had a picnic.B.She played tennis.C.She cleaned her car.3.Where are the speakers now?A.At a garage.B.At the station.C.At a friend’s house.4.What does the woman mean?A.The concert starts at 7:30.B.The man may go with Betty.C.She has been to the concert.5.How much can the man save?A.$20.B.$50.C.$80.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7两个小题。
6.What is the man busy doing?A.Looking for a designer.B.Working on a project.C.Doing some shopping.7.What troubles the man about his job?A.The partner.B.The work hours.C.The stressful atmosphere.听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。
2016-2017学年度下学期高二英语期中试卷
2016－2017学年度下学期高二英语期中试卷考试范围：必修3；考试时间：120分钟；第I卷选择题第一部分：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。
听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一个小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
When will the speakers arrive at the hall?A. At 7:30.B. At 7:45.C. At 7:50.What’s the relationship between the speakers?A. Boss and employee.B. Teacher and student.C. Husband and wife.When can the speakers buy cheaper tickets?A. On Tuesday.B. On Thursday.C. On Friday. What will the man do next?A. Go to the restaurant.B. Make a reservation.C. Attend a meeting.What does the man want to do?A. Write a check.B. Cook dinner.C. Read the newspaper.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。
听完后，各题将给出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。
How did the woman like her vacation?A. Disappointing.B. Exciting.C. Tiring.Which was the best part of the woman’s tour?A. Hiking.B. Skydiving.C. Seeing the waterfall.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8-9 题。
2016-2017学年高二英语下学期期中试卷(无答案)
2016-2017学年高二英语下学期期中试卷（无答案）时间：120分钟分值：150分日期：2017.04第Ⅰ卷（选择题共75分）一、听力。
（共20小题，满分20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. How did the woman know John failed the exam?A. From the man.B. From John’s paper.C. Fro m John’s expression.2. What are the speakers discussing?A. How to celebrate the man’s birthday.B. Where to have dinner this evening.C. What to get for a meal.3. What will the speakers do?A. Go to Manila.B. Invite Mr. Quizon.C. Get f amiliar with their company.4. What did the man do last night?A. He attended a party.B. He went to a restaurant.C. He had his car repaired.5. What does the man mean?A. He will go into town.B. He misses his parents.C. He has moved house.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。
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。
2016-2017学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷(解析版)
2016-2017学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷（解析版）一、阅读理解1、阅读理解Keeping pace with teachers is a fine way to study English. Teachers are experienced and their plans are systematic. But remember to work in a way that suits you. It's important to lea rn from past mistakes as well. Keep a notebook to make a rec ord of the mistakes you make－it'll help you avoid making the same ones later.The time of life may be hard，but you're not alone. You may be busy studying，but you can show your care by calling your friends or sending short messages. Don't let your friendships die.It's as important to live well as it is to study well. Going to b ed no later than 11：30 pm is vital. It puts you in the right mood for the next day. Y ou needn't follow a special diet，but make sure you are eating nutritious meals each day.The person who plays well，studies well. Having a lot of schoolwork doesn't mean having to give up other activities. Playing basketball or having a talk w ith your classmates can relax yourself. Time out is not a wast e of time but helps you study more efficiently.Besides taking the big exam，you have other choices for college. I took the independent enr ollment exam held by Peking University and some other stude nts even were preparing to study abroad. Pay attention to any relevant information you can find，whether it's from school，the news media or other sources.(1)What should you do if you want to keep your friendship fres h?A、Have frequent talks with them.B、Always have lunch with them.C、Keep connection by some ways.D、Remain them at some distance.(2)The third paragraph is mainly about________．A、healthB、friendshipC、relaxationD、study(3)Which one is the closest meaning to “Time out” in Paragra ph 4?A、SleepB、PauseC、ContinuationD、Exercise(4)The passage is probably written by a(n)________．A、editorB、parentC、teacherD、student2、阅读理解Nowadays it is common that people are buying more produ cts and services than ever before through the Internet, so do Americans. And experts say the popularity of online sales is li kely to spread to other countries. Online sales now represent as much as 10% of all retail sales in the United States. This h as led traditional stores to seek new ways to keep their custo mers loyal.Taking Lynne for example, she made good use of the Inter net. She used the Internet to buy everything she needed for h er Wedding and holiday gifts for her husband and daughter. O ther than food, 90% of her purchases were made on her hom e computer. “I find that, by being able to go online, choose the things that I need, and have them delivered to me right at my doorstep, I eliminate all the driving, all the crowds, all the noise of that, and I usually get a better selection.”There are a lot of people like her. Experts say American onl ine shopping hit records in both November and December.57 % of Americans have bought something electronically. Store owners worry that this growing amount of online sales will hurt their business. Cornell University marketing professor Ed Mel aughlin says they can keep their customers by selling goods li ke clothing, which buyers may want to see and try on before p urchasing. The stores could also offer things that are difficult t o ship. Besides, some stores can please customers by offerin g to repair electronic products.Bill Martin is the founder of Shopper Trak. His business hel ps stores learn about their customers. He said, “There is still a lot of emotion in the buying decision, you know, that takes pla ce. Often you need that last sense of “Boy, this is exactly wha t I want before you are ready to part with money, and you can' t always get that online. It's a rather cold process.”While e-commerce worries some business owners, the only worry for delivery services is keeping up with the number of packages. UPS manager Dana Kline says her company is very busy at t his time of the year.UPS is so busy that it has filled 55,000 temporary work posi tions during the holiday season.(1)The purpose of this passage is to tell us ________.A、the challenge online owners are faced withB、the challenge e－commerce causes to traditional salesC、the difference between online sales and traditional salesD、the trouble that customers often meet when purchasing online (2)The example of Lynne is mentioned in the passage to sho w________.A、online sales will replace traditional sales sooner or laterB、traditional stores find new ways to keep their customers loyal C、traditional stores can't offer enough food to their customersD、online business has changed many Americans' life(3)The underlined word “eliminate” in Paragraph 2 can be repl aced by “________”.A、includeB、avoidC、increaseD、discourage3、阅读理解Most American students go to traditional public schools. Th ere are about 88, 000 public schools all over the US. Some students attend charter schools.Charter schools are self governing. Certain companies ope rate some charter schools. They are similar in some ways to t raditional public schools. They receive tax money just as othe r public schools do. Charter schools must prove to local or sta te governments that their students are learning. These govern ments provide the schools with the agreement called a charte r that permits them to operate.Charter schools are different because they do not have to o bey most laws that govern traditional public schools. Each sch ool can choose its own goals and decide what to teach and h ow to teach them in their own way. Class size is usually small er than in traditional public schools.The government strongly supports charter schools as a wa y to reorganize public schools, which are failing to educate stu dents. But some education unions are against charter schools . One teachers' union has just released the results of the first national study, which compared the progress of students in bo th traditional schools and charter schools.The results of the study show that charter school students performed worse on math and reading tests than the students in traditional public schools.Some experts say the study is not fair because students in charter schools have more problems than students in traditional schools. Other education experts say the study results woul d make charter school officials realize that they should help th eir students make greater progress .(1)If a company wants to operate a charter school, it must ___ _____.A、try new methods of teachingB、get the government's permissionC、obey the local and state lawsD、prove its management ability(2)What's the government's attitude toward charter schools?A、Doubtful.B、Unclear.C、Satisfied.D、Supportive.(3)What can we learn from the text?A、More students choose to attend charter schools.B、Charter schools are better than traditional schools.C、Students in charter schools are well educated.D、People have different opinions about charter schools.(4)What might be the best title for the text?A、Charter schools in AmericaB、Public schools in AmericaC、The government in AmericaD、Education in America4、阅读理解If you need glasses to read this, you are among the majorit y of Chinese students. That's because most students in China are short-sighted which means they can only see things close up and di stant things will be blurry. Four-fifths of high school students wear glasses and now more and more children in primary school need glasses, too.This epidemic of poor eyesight has two very simple causes: too much time spent indoors studying and too little time spent outdoors playing. Reading and writing for hours and hours, s ometimes in poorly lighted rooms, causes eyesight to weaken . But students have to do this because there is so much press ure on them to succeed in school. And because they spend s o much time indoors at school and at home, they have less ti me to spend outdoors enjoying the sun.The sun, as a consequence, is important in developing goo d eyesight. Exposure to daylight releases a chemical in the ey es that prevents, or at least delays, short-sightedness. According to a study by Ian Morgan of AustralianNational University, Australian children and Chinese children have the same level of eyesight before they start school, but o nce they enter primary school, Chinese children only spend a bout an hour a day outside, while Australian children spend th ree to four hours each day in the sunshine. The result is that while about 40 percent of Chinese primary school students ne ed glasses, only three percent of Australian children do.Wearing glasses may not seem like a big deal. For some, wearing glasses can even be an opportunity to make a fashio n statement. But poor eyesight at a young age can have serio us long term consequences. As you get older, your eyesight c an worsen and lead to things like macular degeneration(黄斑变性), a condition of the eyes for which there is no cure and whi ch can eventually lead to blindness.With all that in mind, don't you think it's time to give your ey es a break? Try spending a little less time inside and go for a walk in the park, instead. It's the healthy thing to do and your eyes will thank you for it.(1)What does the underlined word “blurry” mean?A、unpopular.B、unpleasant.C、unclear.D、unconscious.(2)How should the students protect their eyesight according to the passage?A、They should study less and less.B、They should stay longer outdoors.C、They should wear sun-glasses.D、They should have a longer rest in bed.(3)It can be inferred from the passage that _____ is to blame f or the poor eyesight of Chinese children.A、the ever-worsening bad weatherB、the ever-increasing burden of studyC、the ever-decreasing sunny daysD、the ever-decreasing period of study time(4)What is the purpose of this article?A、To explain why Chinese students are poor-sighted.B、To admire Australian children's good eyesight.C、To criticizethe present education system.D、To call on people to protect Chinese children's eyesight二、完形填空5、完形填空Whenever I felt disappointed I often thought of what my mo ther had said to me，“Everything happens for the best. If you 1 ， one da y something good will happen. And you'll realize that it wouldn 't have happened if not for that previous 2 ．”As it 3 , mother was right.In 1932，I ended my college life. 4 that，I had decided to try for a job in radio，and then could work my way up to sports 5 ． I went to Chicago and knocked on the door of every 6 ,and was turned down every time. In one station，a 7 lady told me that big stations couldn't risk hiring a person who lacked 8 ．“Go to 9 town an d find a little station that'll give you a chance，” she said. I the n 10 to Dixon . While there was no radio- announcin g jobs in Dixon，my father said Montgomery Ward had opened a store and wa nted an athlete to 11 its sports department. Since Di xon was where I had played high school football， I 12 ． The job sounded just right for me. But I wasn't 13 ．My disappointment must have 14 ．“Everything h appens for the best，” Mom 15 me. Dad 16 me one car for me to job hunt. I 17 WOC Radio in Da venport . The program 18 ， a wonderful Scotsman named Peter MacArthur，told me they had already 19 a contract with another announcer.I often 20 what direction my life might have taken if I'd gotten the job at Montgomery Ward and if I didn't persist .1. A. go on B. give up C. look upD. stayup2. A. disappoint ments B. successesC. livesD. results3. A. carried ou t B. lookedoutC. turnedoutD. figured out4. A. Since B. Before C. After D. Durin g5. A. announce r B. athleteC. hostessD. performer6. A. firm B. stationC. storeD. school7. A. beautiful B. cruel C. strict D. kind8. A. money B. knowledgeC. appearanceD. experience9. A. bad B. small C. big D. good10. A. walked B. saw C. turned D. adde d11. A. run B. buy C. sell D. show12. A. refused B. applied C. managedD. yelled13. A. fired B. satisfiedC. fittedD. employed14. A. disappe ared B. fallen C. shownD. responded15. A. reminded B. askedC. advisedD. recited16. A. lent B. offeredC. soldD. promised17. A. visited B. passed C. tried D. poure d18. A. actor B. singer C. photographerD. director19. A. designe B. knew C. signe D. resigd d ned20. A. doubted B. wondered C. intendedD. expected三、七选五6、任务型阅读We all wish we had just a bit more time. Just think what you could do with an extra hour or two each day: you could finally stick to an exercise routine, or spring-clean the house, or write your novel, or learn the guitar and so on. ________ But I can help you find more hours in your day f or the things that really matter.1）. Get Out of Bed EarlierIf you normally get up at 7: 30 a. m. , try getting up at 7: 00 a. m. That half-hour might not sound like much, but it could be time that you use to exercise, to read that book you've been meaning to fini sh. ________2）. Do the Important Tasks FirstOnce you get to work, get the important ones done first (not the easy ones, or even the urgent ones). You can afford to sp end at least an hour working on big, important tasks rather tha n on all those little urgent ones. ________The urgent tasks will still get done, and you won't miss the important ones.3）. Reduce InterruptionsIf colleagues have a habit of hanging around your desk to c hat, or if the phone is constantly ringing, you might find that it t akes you half the day to finish a simple task like writing a lette r. Constant interruptions don't just eat up time, they also brea k your concentration.When you've got a big task to focus on, let your calls go to voicemail. ________Wearing headphones makes it less likely t hat people will try to strike up a conversation.4）. ________A few minutes chatting, browsing the web, and so on, can e asily turn into hours of wasted time over the course of a day. When you're working, work. If your concentration is slipping, t ake a proper break: go and get a glass of water, or stretch yo ur legs a bit. And if you're facing a difficult task, try breaking it into small steps or stages so that it's easier to deal with.A. Or simply to get your day off to a calm and organized start.B. I can't magically make all your days 25 hours long.C. Would you want me to make your day longer?D. Take Breaks When NecessaryE. If you have an office door, close it.F. If you work like this, you'll usually save time.G. Stay Focused on Your Work四、短文填空7、语法填空I have great news to report. Yesterday I ________ (give) a h igher position in my company with ________ (high) pay . I ____ ____ (work) for my company for a number of years, and things have gone quite ________ (good). First, I helped my departm ent increase sales last year. Before that, we only earned 150, 000 dollars a year. We have advertised and promoted our pr oducts at trade shows , on TV and in the newspaper , _______ _ brings about a good result. Our company has become better ________ (know) not only in our area but also in other cities. Now, more and more ________ (customer) are learning about us ; When you have satisfied customers, the news gets aroun d. Besides increased sales, I've established ________ good w orking relationship with my colleagues. We recognize each ot her's abilities and respect each other's opinion. All my co-workers believe I have the ability ________ (lead) the departm ent in the right direction. Therefore, I accepted the promotion and the pay raise, and I'll do my best for my company and for my customers in the future. I'm sure that we ________ (have)a bright future.五、单词拼写8、In the long run, one should save money for ________.(紧急情况)9、Don't let any failures ________ ( 阻止，打消…念头) you, for you can never tell how close you may be to victor y.10、Generally speaking, when taken according to the directions, t he drug has no side ________ .(效果，作用)11、To be honest, it was Susan's fault but Lily was able to _______ _(应负的责任) —they were not calm enough and both said some really mean t hings.12、I didn't say that I wanted to buy it but ________(仅仅，只不过) asked for the price.13、You should try to ________ (寻找，寻求) for the information you need.14、It is known to us that our country is ________ (丰富的，充裕的) in natural resources.15、The committee will ________ (争论，辩论) whether to lower the age of club membership to 16. 16、To get more evidence, the lawyer worked hard to ________ (调查) many witnesses.17、Scientists are ________ (确信的，信服的) of the positive effect of laughter on physical and mental he alth.六、语法填空18、He got rapid ________ (promote), and ended up as a manager .19、All the students are advised to keep a ________ (balance) diet for their health.20、It was his ________ (absent) of mind during driving that resulted in a terrible accident.21、It is something everybody can do as long as he is patient and given________ (profession) training.22、________ (disturb) news came that an unknown disease is spr eading the area.23、________ (owe) to your help, I have made great progress. In other words, I owe my progress to you.24、As we all know, China is ________ (remark) for its china and si lk.25、As more and more cars are produced and used, the emission from their exhaust pipes contains an even larger volume of __ ______ (poison) gas.26、Tom asks, “Why does the moon move around the earth?” Per haps he shows ________ (curious) about everything.27、He made a ________ (complain) that the food was too cold.七、语法填空28、The school shop, ________ customers are mainly students, is closed for the holiday.29、The boy was away from home for a week, ________ worried hi s parents very much.30、I have returned home twice________ I settled down in the United States.31、________ hard you try, it is difficult to lose weight without cutti ng down the amount you eat.32、Mr. Smith, together with his wife and children, ________ (be) g oing to visit Beijing next year.33、Between the two rows of trees ________ (stand) the teaching building.34、His first novel ________(receive) good reviews since it came o ut last month.35、By the time the messenger reached him, the damage _______ _ (do).36、My English teacher promised________ (lend) some books to me.37、The park was full of people, ________ (enjoy) themselves in th e sunshine.八、短文改错38、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。
云南省大理州南涧彝族自治县民族中学2016-2017学年高二下学期6月月考英语试卷含答案
南涧县民族中学2016—-2017学年下学期6月份月考高二英语试题命题人:周丽芳班级姓名学号本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分,共150分，考试用时120分钟。
注:所有题目在答题卡上做答第I卷（选择题共100分）第一部分：听力（共两节,满分30分）第一节（共5小题；第小题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 woman mean？A. She is going out next week. B。
She needs the car for her family。
C。
She invites the man to an outing.( ）2。
How does Jack feel these days？A. Excited。
B。
Worried. C。
Touched。
（）3. What is the relationship between the speakers？A。
Mother and son。
B. Doctor and patient. C。
Teacher and student.( ）4。
What will the speakers probably do this weekend？A. See a movie. B。
Buy a refrigerator。
C. Eat out in town.（)5。
When will the next train for Chicago leave？A。
At 08:30. B。
At 10:30。
C。
At 11：30.第二节(共15小题；第小题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2至4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。
学16—17学年下学期高二期中考试英语试题(附答案) (1)(2)
2016—2017学年第二学期（高二英语）期中考试试卷第I卷第一部分听力(共两节，满分20分)第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面五段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从小题所给的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’s wrong with the book?A. It is sold out.B. It has a discount.C. The cover is damaged.2.Where are the speakers?A.In a restaurant.B. In a hotel.C. In a school.3.How much are the potatoes?A. 6 cents a pound.B. 16 cents a pound.C. 60 cent a pound.4.What does the man want to do?A. Make a proposal to his girlfriendB. Buy a gift for his girlfriend.C.Hold a birthday party for his girlfriend5.How will the woman go to the hotel?A. On foot.B. By bus.C. By taxi.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.每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从小题所给的A,B,C,三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应的位置.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秒钟作答时间.每段独白或对话读两遍.听第6段材料,回答第6,7，题.6.What can we learn about the woman ?A.She isn’t familiar with the Internet.B. She can’t afford a camera.C. She doesn’t like MA-205.7.What is the man probably going to do next ?A. Reduce the budget.B. Change the model.C. Order a camera.听第7段材料,回答8，9 题.8.What does the man want Lily to do ?A. Help practice the play.B. Lend him the textbook.C. Help return a book to the library .9.When will Lily come back home ?A. At 3:00.B. At 3:30.C. At 5:00.听第8段材料,回答第10 ，11 ,12 题.10.What kind of activity will the two speakers have?A. A birthday party.B. A dancing party.C. A picnic.11.When do the two spakers plan to have the activity ?A. This Saturday .B. This Sunday.C. Next Saturday.12.Where will the two speakers have the activity ?A. In the classroom.B.In the canteen.C. In the meeting center.听第9段材料,回答第13, 14，15，16题.13.What is the first news headline about ?A. Street violence.B. Personal safety.C. Students’ health.14.Why did some parents gather at school in Glasgow ?A. To prevent the close-down of the school.B. To call for better primary education.C. To participate in school activities.15.What are the little pickers doing ?A. Collecting private rubbish.B.Having a one-day break.C.Cleaning themselves up.16.Which team will play in the European Cup final ?A. AC Milan and Barcelona.B. Barcelona and Liverpool.C. Liverpool and AC Milan. 听第10段材料,回答第17,18,19,20题.17.What is the man mainly talking about ?A.The legend stories of Cambridge.B. The students’ life in Cambridge.C. The historey of Cambridge.18.What does Peterhouse like in 1284 ?A. It is the oldest college in Cambidge.B.There were plenty of books in the library.C. Students enjoyed total freedom there.19.In which year Henry VI found King’s College ?A.In 1513.B. In 1511.C. In 144020. Who ever studied in Cambridge according to the spraker?A. Bacon and Newton.B. Byron and Tennis.C. Michelle and Words Worth.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、D、）中选出最佳选项。
2016-2017学年高二英语下学期期中试题_3
2016-2017学年高二英语下学期期中试题第一部分：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 is the problem for the man?A. He has to meet many people.B. He has to travel a lot.C. He has to leave his friends.2. How does the man think of the book?A. Humorous.B. Scientific.C. Popular.3. What’s the matter with the woman?A. She has caught a bad cold.B. She stayed online too long.C. She is allergic to paint smell.4. What does the man suggest the woman do?A. Purchase another car.B. Consult a repair shop.C. Fix the car herself.5. In which year is the man in college now?A. The first year.B. The second year.C. The third year.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，你都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秒钟的在作答时间。
云南省大理州南涧县民族中学2016-2017学年高二下学期
南涧县民族中学2016——2017学年下学期3月份月考高二英语试题命题人：班级姓名学号本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分，考试用时120分钟。
注:所有题目在答题卡上做答第I卷（选择题共100分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节(共5小题；第小题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. Why did the man go to Beijing?A. To visit his parentsB. To have an interviewC. To receive job training2. What does the woman mean?A. Tom bought too many discs.B. She doesn’t like the discs.C. She is glad to listen to the discs.3. Who washed the car yesterday?A. Tom and PeterB. A garage workerC. The man4. How does the woman feel?A. Excited.B. AngryC. Satisfied5. How many parents will come to the meeting probably?A. 40.B. 26C. 13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。
2016-2017学年高二英语下学期期中试题_1
2016-2017学年高二英语下学期期中试题第I卷（共 95 分）I. Listening ComprehensionPart A Short ConversationsDirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a qu estion will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a c onversation and the question about it, read the four possible a nswers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answ er to the question you have heard.1. A .At 8:30 . B. At 9:00 . C. At 9:30. D. At. 10 :00.2. A. Daughter and sonC. Father and daughterC. Husband and wifeD. Mother and son.3. A. In a bankB. In a post office.C. In a supermarketD. In a restaurant.4. A. At 6 years oldB. At 10 years oldC. At 14 years oldD. At 18 years old5. A. Catch a train homeB. Do her homeworkC. Go to a theatreD. Go to work6. A. The woman can get the book nowB. The woman can get the book laterC. The man will fold the paper for the womanD. The man will try to get the book for the woman7. A. Few students take itB. Nobody wants to teach itC. Most students don’t finish itD. Most students find it difficult8. A. He has a hard time with his classmatesB. He doesn’t like his new classmates at allC. He can’t remember all the classmates’ nameD. He still doesn’t know how to get along with his classmates9. A. The room is really dirtyB. The room is not dirty at allC. In the man’s eyes, the room is cleanD. The woman doesn’t think the room is dirty10. A. They are having dinnerB. They’re making a phone callC. They’re talking about the newsD. They’re exchanging the newspaperPart B PassagesDirections: In Part B, you will hear two short passages, and yo u will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your paper and decide which one would be the be st answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 12 are based on the following passage 11. A.Slow food B. Fast food C. Women’s rights D. Anti-war12. A has written some cookbooks.B Alice opened a restaurant in .C sometimes buys locally-grown food.D.It was ’s keen sense of taste that made her a famous coo k.Questions 13 through 15 are based on the following passage.13. A Last August B Three ye ars agoC A week agoD Six hours ago14. A The river was still full of garbage.B There was no garbage left in the river.C There was much less garbage left in the river.D There was more garbage in the river than ever.15. A Students’ efforts have paid off.B. Students competed to clean up the river.C. Students were praised for their voluntary workD Students call attention to environmental problems.Part C Longer ConversationsDirections: In Part C, you will hear two longer conversations, and you will be asked two questions on each of the conversati ons. The conversations will be read twice, but the questions w ill be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the f our possible answers in your paper and decide which one wo uld be the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 16 through 17 are based on the following conversa tion.16. A To return some goods B. To app ly for a job.C. To place an orderD. To make a complaint17. A. It depends on a number of factors B. It will be free for large orders.C It costs 15 more for express delivery.D It is not his r esponsibility.Questions 18 through 20 are based on the following conversa tion.18. A. In the newspaperB. On campus.C At the neighborhood housing officeD. On the college pamphlet.19. A It must be in a good locationB. It must have clean surroundings.C It should guarantee her privacyD. It doesn’t cost much to rent.20. A Amy will share the house with Tom.B. Amy is not easy to live with.C Tom is the owner of the house.D Amy and Tom are both studying in college.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirection: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks t o make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word th at best fits each blank.I can still remember the afternoon when we climbed the mou ntain as if it were yesterday. It was a sunny day. Eager to spe nd some time outside, I went up the mountain with my uncle. The mountain was hard (21) ________(climb) and had tough r ocks and streams on it. In the end, (22) ________ (exhaust) an d hot, I couldn’t go any further. So we went back down the mountain in the end. On the way back down, my uncle asked me a question, (23) _____ left me speechless for a second: “What’s your dream, young lady?”“Ihave no idea,” I answered (24) _____thinking it for a while. T hen he smiled and told me about his story. He didn’t perform well at school when he was a student. Although nobody thoug ht he could succeed, he knew clearly (25) ______his dream w as-----to be a businessman. “I knew I wasn’t gifted when it came to s tudying, so I tried to buy snacks from a market and sell them after class,” he told me. After he left school, he started selling different items to find out which one was most attractive to cu stomers. Of course, he often had no money in his pocket, but (26) ______ tough life was, he never gave up.“There is no doubt that a person who puts in a great deal of effort to reach his or her goal will have good luck at some poin t. The meaning of life is to chase your dream,” he said gently. That night I (27) ______ hardly fall asleep. I lay in bed tossing and turning, asking myself, “What’s my motivation?”I once wanted to be a top student, but the hard work needed meant (28) _____ (put) everything into following my passion. I f I find myself lacking willpower, what should I do? Leaving home early the next morning, I climbed the mountain again by (2 9) _____. It made me think: If we don’t experience the climb, h ow can we get to see the scenery on the top of the mountain? In the end, I reached the top and (30) ______ (fascinate) by th e warm breeze and sunshine. Nothing could be more pleasan t than that.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the word s in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that ther e is one word more than you need.There is distinction between reading for information and read ing for understanding. Thus we can ____31____ the word “rea ding” in two distinct senses.The first sense is the one in which we read newspapers, ma gazines, or anything else. We can get ____32____ to the cont ent of those materials easily. Such materials may increase ou r store of information, but they cannot improve our understand ing. And clearly we don’t have any difficulty in gaining the newinformation, for our understanding was ____33____ to them b efore we started. Otherwise, we would have felt the shock of puzzlement.The second sense is the one in which we read something th at at first we do not completely understand. Here the thing to be read is at the first sight better or higher than the reader. Th e writer is communicating something that can ____34____ the reader’s understanding. Such communication between unequ als must be possible. Otherwise one person could never learn from another. Here “learning” means understanding more, no t remembering more information.What are the ____35____ in this kind of reading? First, there is inequality in understanding. The writer must be “____36____” to the reader in understanding. Besides, his book must ____ 37____ something he possesses and his potential readers lac k. Second, the reader must be able to overcome this inequalit y in some degree. And he should always try to ____38____ th e same level of understanding with the writer. If the equality is ____39__ __, success of communication is achieved.Besides gaining information and understanding, there’s anot her goal of reading - entertainment. It is the least ____40____ and requires the least amount of effort. Everyone who knowshow to read can read for entertainment if he wants to. In fact, any book that can be read for understanding or information ca n probably be read for entertainment as well.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are f our words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Jame’s New BicycleJames shook his money box again. Nothing! He carefully __ 41_ the coins that lay on the bed. ＄24. 52 was all that he h ad. The bicycle he wanted was at least ＄90! How on earth w as he going to get the ___42___ of the money?He knew that his friends all had bicycle. It was __43___ to ha ng around with people when you were the only one without w heels. He thought about what he could do. There was no poin t asking his parents, for he knew they had no money to___44_ __.There was only one way to get money, and that was to __45 _ it . He would have to find a job . __46___ who would hire him and what could he do? He decided to ask Mr. Clay for advice ,who usually had opinions on most things.“Well, you can start right here, ”said Mr. clay. “My windows n eed cleaning and my car needs washing. ”That was the begin ning of Jame s’ s odd-job（零工） business. For three months he worked every day after fi nishing his homework. He was surprised by the __47___ of jo bs that people found for him to do. He took dogs and babies f or walks, cleared out cupboards, and mended books. He lost count of the___48___of cars he washed and windows he clea ned, but the __49___ increased and he knew that he would so on have __50____ for the bicycle he longed for.The day__51___ came when James counted his money and found ＄ 94. 32. He ___52___ no time and went down to the s hop to pick up the bicycle he wanted. He rode __53__ home, l ooking forward to showing his new bicycle to his friends. It ha d been hard working for the money, but James knew that he v alued his bicycle far more ___54___ he had bought it with his own money. He had ___55___ what he thought was impossibl e, and that was worth even than the bicycle.A. cleanedB. coveredC. countedD. checkedA. coinsB. partC. numberD. restA. hardB. braveC. smartD. modernA. splitB. spendC. spareD. saveA. borrowB. earnC. raiseD. collectA. OrB. SoC. ForD. ButA. similarityB. qualityC. suitabilityD. varietyA. brandB. numberC. sizeD. typeA. effortB. jobC. moneyD. troubleA. enoughB. allC. muchD. someA. finallyB. instantlyC. normallyD. regularlyA. gaveB. leftC. tookD. wastedA. patientlyB. proudlyC. silentlyD. tiredlyA. sinceB. ifC. thanD. thoughA. deservedB. benefitedC. achievedD. learnedSection BDirection：Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished sattments. For each of the m there are four choices markedA, B, C and D. Choose the o ne that fits best according to the information given in the pass age you have just read.(A)As a teenage rock fan, all Dennis Vorreyer really expected of the Lollapalooza music festival in two weekends ago was the chance to see his favorite bands perform live.But he and his father, Jeffrey, who accompanied him to the f estival, signed up for L ollapalooza's text-message network, and thus learned about a guitar-playing contest taking place there. Dennis, 14, entered and w on a new Gibson guitar. Tad Kubler, the lead guitarist for the Hold Steady, who was involved in the contest, then invited De nnis to perform with the band as it closed its set.''Having your cell phone everywhere is important for everybody now,'' Dennis said. ''I never dreamed of playing Lollapalooz a.'' The modern mobile phone -- equipped with camera, Internet access and more -- has proved to be a liability for some performers, like Akon an d Beyonc? whose regrettable moments were captured by fans and then immortalized on YouTube and similar sites. But for t hefans themselves, mobile phones are becoming as important a n accessory as an all-access wristband. Beyond using them to record a short souve nir, they are becoming a ticket to everything from free rington es to V.I.P. treatment.On Gwen Stefani's recent tour, as many as 20 percent of the audience at some shows agreed to pay 99 cents for text mes sages and the chance to win better seats, according to the m obile marketing company Impact Mobile. At festivals like Lolla palooza, thousands of fans sign up to receive continuous upd ates from concert organizers about promotions and special ev ents.Even when there is no fee, the service comes at a price: fan s must give their phone numbers to marketers. And purists -- and some artists -- disapprove of fans pecking out text messages or snapping pictures during performances. Still, the arrival of a new generati on of phone-based activities could add a new twist to live events at a time when rising ticket prices have discouraged many concertgoers.56. What is the passage mainly talking about?A. The Lollapalooza music festivalB. How to use your mobile phones correctlyC. How to send and receive text message by mobile phones.D. Mobile phones are very important for fans to get informatio n57. How did Dennis get the information about the guitar –playing contest?A. His father Jeffrey told him about itB. The lead guitarist , Tad Kubler , told him about itC. The Lollapalooza’s text-message network told him about it.D. He got the information from the local TV station58. Why did some audience agree to pay money for the text message ?A. Because they wanted to get better tickets for the concert.B. Because they wanted to get the free tickets for the concert.C. Because Gwen Stefani asked them to do so.D. Because they wanted to have a good holiday59. The author seems to believe that ____________A. Dennis Vorreyer was fortunate to perform with the guitar ba nd.B. phone –based activities will become a turning point for the live events.C. today cell phone is important and indispensable for everyb ody.D. fans shouldn’t peck out text message or snap pictures duri ng performances.(B)60. The total capacity for the public forum on nee and joint pai n is ______ people.A. 5B. 20C. 50D. 10061. Mr Li, a marathon runner, has an irreparable slip disc（椎间盘突出）.Which hospital should he go to if he does not want to un dergo any operation?B. Gleneagles HospitalC. Changi General HospitalD.62. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. Any Singaporean can attend Dr Ta n’s talk free-of-charge.B. Participants of public forum can get a book $20 cheaper.C. People “like” the Mind Your Body Facebook page can win a prize.D. People can book the Bone Density Scan on Feb 4th at a s pecial price.(C)Enough “meaningless drivel”.That’s the message from a group of members of the government who have been examinin g how social media firms like LinkedIn gather and use social media data.The House of Commons Science and Technology Committe e’s report, released last week, has blamed firms for making p eople sign up to long incomprehensible legal contracts and ca lls for an international standard or kitemark (认证标记) to identify sites that have clear terms and conditions.“The term and conditions statement that we all carelessly ag ree to is meaningless drivel to anyone,” says Andrew Miller, th e chair of the committee. Instead, he says, firms should provid e a plain-English version of their terms. The simplified version would be checked by a third party and awarded a kitemark if it is an ac curate reflection of the original.It is not yet clear who would administer the scheme, but the government is looking at introducing it on a voluntary basis. “we need to think through how we make that work in practice,”says Miller.Would we pay anymore attention to a kitemark? “I think if you went and did the survey, people would like to think they would,” says Nigel Sha dbolt at the University of Southampton, UK, who studies opendata. “We do know people worry a lot about the inappropriate use of their information.” But what would happen in practice i s another matter, he says.Other organizations such as banks ask customers to sign lo ng contracts they may not read or understand, but Miller belie ves social media requires special attention because it is so ne w. “We still don’t know how significant the long-term impact is going to be of unwise things that kids put on so cial media that come back and bite them in 20 years’ ti me,” he says.Shadbolt, who gave evidence to the committee, says the prob lem is that we don’t know how companies will use our data be cause their business models and uses of data are still evolvin g. Large collections of personal information have become valu able only recently, he says.The shock and anger when a social media firm does somet hing with data that people don’t expect, even if users have apparently permission, sho w that the current situation isn’t working. If properly administer ed, a kite mark on terms and conditions could help people kno w what exactly they are signing up to. Although they would stil l have to actually read them.63. What does the phrase “ meaningless drivel” in paragraphs1 and 3 refer to?A. Legal contracts that social media firms make people sign u p to.B. Warnings from the government against unsafe websites.C. Guidelines on how to use social media websites properly.D. Insignificant data collected by social media firms.64. It can be inferred from the passage that Nigel Shadbolt do ubts whether _______.A. social media firms would conduct a survey on the kitemark schemeB. people would pay as much attention to a kitemark as they t hinkC. a kitemark scheme would be workable on a nationwide sca leD. the kitemark would help companies develop their business models65. Andrew Miller thinks social media needs more attention th an banks mainly because _______.A. their users consist largely of kids under 20 years oldB. the language in their contracts is usually harder to understa ndC. the information they collected could become more valuable in futureD. it remains unknown how users’ data will be taken advantage of66. The writer advises users of social media to _______.A. think carefully before posting anything onto such websitesB. read the terms and conditions even if there is a kitemarkC. take no further action if they can find a kitemarkD. avoid providing too much personal informationSection CDirections: Read the following text and choose the most suita ble sentence from A-G for each blank. There are two extra sentences whichyou do not need.Ten years ago, after 2 years as a postdoc (博士后), I found myself wondering whether I should take a differen t road. Up to that point, I had stuck to a pretty traditional path i nvestigating cancer genetics, but I was losing interest in the r esearch. At the same time, federal funding had flattened, whic h added to my dissatisfaction. ___67___ Then came the hard part: identifying a new career that would nurture my passion f or science and allow me to make an impact with my work.As I was considering my options, I found inspiration in my fir st graduate school research tutor, whose work reminded me t hat scientists’ efforts away from the bench can be incredibly p owerful. But I still didn’t know exactly what I should do. ___68_ __ A colleague mentioned that a professor at a nearby 2-year college was training students to produce monoclonal anti bodies for labs on campus. I was impressed that the professor had taken on this type of ambitious project with relatively ine xperienced students. Curious to find out more, I set up a meet ing with John and was struck by his sincerity and the way he prioritized student training above grants, publications, and per sonal ambition. I could also see his passion for teaching, whic h reminded me of the dream to become a high school biology teacher.___69___ I found a faculty position and joined John at the sa me quiet junior college. Now, I effectively hold two positions: c lassroom instructor and research co-adviser of 15 inexperienced but eager undergraduates. Both r oles give me a chance to help students transform themselves, which is enormously rewarding.___70___ It’s discouraging when others see both my student s and me as less worthy because we are not at universities. We sometimes struggle to get access to federal funding, scie ntific conferences, and other resources and opportunities. My pay is below the standard at 4-year research institutions, even though my teaching workload is greater. But my occasional frustration is relieved by the tho ught of the students, who I have helped train.Looking back at these 10 years, I realize how much my work on this campus has helped me grow, both as an academic and a tutor. I’m grateful that I stepped away from a traditional ca reer path and found a way to serve both the student and rese arch communities in my own way, modest though it may be.第II卷 (共55分)I. SummaryDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then write an English summary within 60 words in your own words according to the passage given below.There are now many products and services on the market w hich are similar in content though produced by different comp anies. It is vital, therefore, for a company to distinguish itself fr om its competitors by having a strong company image which i s immediately recognizable.Logos are part of this image. They are symbols which often i nclude a name or initials to identify a company. The logo esta blishes a visual identity for the company, just as different grou ps of young people express their identity through hairstyles an d clothes. All groups from all cultures and throughout the ages have used colors and symbols to show their identity.In different cultures, different colors carry different meanings.Some colors may be connected with coldness in one culture and with warmth in another; some colors represent life in one culture but death in another. International companies have, th erefore, to make sure that their logos will not be misunderstoo d in different countries.The logos of large international companies are instantly reco gnizable throughout the world. One of the most famous logos is that of Coca-Cola. The design of the words “Coca-Cola” has not changed since 1886, although the surrounding design has been changed from time to time. Many companies have, over the years, renewed their logos to fit in with contem porary design and to present more powerful images. Compan y logos can be emotive and can inspire loyalty by influencing t he subconscious. Some logos include an idea of the product: the steering wheel in the Mercedes logo, for example, and the aero plane tail of Alitalia.Logos are used on packaging and brochures as well as on t he product itself. They may also appear in newspapers or on television as part of an advertising campaign, Companies need to have a strong corporate identity. The logo helps to pr omote this image and to fix it in the minds of the consumers. L ogos, therefore, need to be original and to have impact and st yle.II. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, usi ng the words given in the brackets.1、火灾发生的时候，碰巧房子里没有人。
云南省大理州南涧县民族中学2016-2017学年高二下学期开学考试英语试题含答案
南涧县民族中学2016-—2017学年下学期见面考试高二英语试题（考试用时：120分钟；满分：150分)班级：姓名：第I卷（选择题,共100分)第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项(共5小题；每小题l。
5分，满分7．5分) 。
（）1。
What can we know from the conversation?A。
The man enjoys cooking a lot。
B. Today is the woman’s birthday。
C。
The man always play jokes on others.( ）2。
What has led Amy to success?A. Her effort。
B。
Her luck。
C. Her intelligence。
( ）3。
What does the woman suggest the man do?A. Keep a balanced budget。
B. Try to save some money.C. Avoid borrowing money.( ）4。
What is the probable relationship between the two speakers？A. Fellow students. B。
Teacher and students. C。
Mother and son。
( ）5。
Why did the man apologize?A. He didn't do his homework。
B. He didn’t phone thewoman. C. He didn’t call on the woman.第二节(共15小题;每小题1. 5分，满分22 .5分)请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题.（)6。
What does the woman want to buy a bicycle?A。
2016-2017学年高二英语下学期期中试题_6
2016-2017学年高二英语下学期期中试题本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）。
满分100分，考试时间120分钟。
第I卷注意事项:答第I卷前, 务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、考试科目涂写在答题卡上。
每小题选出答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。
不能答在试卷上，否则无效。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分15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. What are the speakers talking about?A. Who will attend the meeting.B. When to announce the news.C. What to discuss on Wednesday.2. What will the man do?A. Have a cup of tea.B. Make tea for Christine.C. Boil more water.3. Why is Sheila late?A. She argued with her boss.B. She forgot the time.C. She had to finish work.4. What is the weather normally like?A. Warm.B. Rainy.C. Cold.5. What does the man mean?A. He likes his professor.B. He needs more time.C. H e wants a new task.第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）听下面4段对话。
云南省大理州南涧县民族中学2016-2017学年高二9月月考英语试题 含答案
南涧县民族中学2016—-2017学年上学期9月月考高二英语试题班级姓名学号本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题）两部分，共150分，考试用时120分钟。
注：所有题目在答题卡上做答第I卷(选择题共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）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 is the man？A。
a teacher B。
a student C. a designer2. Where is the woman most probably？A. in a carB. in a trainC. on a plane3。
What can be inferred from the conversation？A. the woman wants to buy a computer。
B. the woman is good at computers。
C。
the man is always ready to help。
4. What does the woman say about the city？A。
she doesn’t like it at all。
B。
she is tired of staying there.C。
she really enjoys it.5. What does the man think of new computers?A. cheapB. Wonderful C。
Popular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，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。
高二英语下学期期中试题(21)word版本
2016-2017学年度第二学期期中考试高二英语试卷第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分 30 分）做题时，现将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题）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. Why does the woman refuse the invitation for tonight?A. She doesn't like the man.B. She has another appointment.C. She is too busy with her work.2. What does the man think of classical music?A. He does not like it at all.B. He prefers it to other music.C. He enjoys it at bedtime.3. What did the two girls do yesterday?A. They went to the English Evening.B. They went to meet Jeff.C. They became friends at the English Evening.4. What time is it now?A. 9:00.B. 9:10.C.9:40.5. What do we know about the man?A. He saw off his father at the airport yesterday.B. He was late for class yesterday morning.C. He went to meet his cousin yesterday morning.第二节（共15小题）听下面5段对话或独白。
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云南省大理州南涧县2016-2017学年高二英语下学期期中试题本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分，考试用时120分钟。
注:所有题目在答题卡上做答第I卷（选择题共100分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节(共5小题；第小题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. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In an office.B. In a theatre.C. In a restaurant.( )2. How old is the man now?A. About 20.B. Nearly 40.C. Over 60.( )3. What is the man going to do?A. Go to the information counter.B. Take a train to leave New York.C. Check the price of the ticket.( )4. What do we learn about the man?A. He quitted his job.B. He has got two job offers.C. He is doing a part-time job.( )5. What does Mr. Anderson do?A. He is a teacher.B. He is a librarian.C. He is a repairman. 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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7两个小题。
( )6. What is The Western Teacher?A. A story.B. A book.C. A magazine.( )7. When did the man start writing books?A. When he was at school.B. After he came to Paris.C. Since the year of 2004.听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10题。
( )8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Husband and wife.B. Doctor and patient.C. Customer and waiter.( )9. What must have caused the speakers’ stomach aches?A. The fish.B. The soup.C. The apples.( )10. Where will the speakers go?A. To the market.B. To the hospital.C. To the restaurant.听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13题。
( )11. What are the speakers talking about?A. New films.B. Popular cinemas.C. Film-seeing habits.( )12. What seems to bother the woman at the cinema?A. The uncomfortable seat.B. The noisy people.C. The long waiting time.( )13. What do we know about the man?A. He prefers seeing new films at the cinema.B. He enjoys seeing filmswith friends.C. He likes talking about new films.听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17题。
( )14. Why does David go to Professor Smith for help?A. He had trouble with today’s lecture.B. He missed all the classes last week.C. He wanted to learn how to take notes.( )15. What should David do at the start of each class?A. Have a short talk with the professor.B. Look through the notes from last class.C. Take down the main points of the lecture.( )16. How can David find the most important information to write down?A. By remember all the details of the lecture.B. By reading the notes taken by his classmates.C. By focusing on the organization of the lecture.( )17. How many suggestions has Professor Smith given to David?A. Two.B. Three.C. Four.听下面一段独白，回答第18至第20题。
( )18. Who brought silk to Europe in the thirteenth century?A. Napoleon.B. Marco Polo.C. Leonardo da Vinci.( )19. What do we know about silk today?A. It is used by famous dress designers.B. It is much cheaper than in the past.C. It is very popular among painters.( )20. Why does the speaker give the talk?A. To encourage people to learn designing.B. To persuade people to buy silk clothes.C. To introduce the history of silk trade.第二部分阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分；共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中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AThere are many useful things we can do each day to feel better. It may take some efforts and time to make a habit of drinking 8 glasses of water daily or thinking more positively, but it is well worth it. What things do you do every day to feel better?Probably the healthiest thing you can do to feel better each day is to exercise early in the morning. You don’t have to run the whole morning or spend a few hours in the gym. Even doing some easy exercise like walking, sit-ups or jumping the rope will help you feel better in no time!Again, due to our busy schedules, we don’t get enough sleep each night. If you have trouble falling asleep, avoid watching TV or surfing the Internet right before bed. Also, try to make healthy bedtime snack choices and don’t drink tea or coffee too late in the day.If you drink 3 glasses of water, 4 glasses of coffee or tea and a glass of sodaeach day and think that you drink enough water, think again. Your body needs water (not coffee or soda!) to function properly. Aiming to drink 7-8 glasses of water each day can make you feel better.Being positive is the key to a longer life. Positive thoughts can help improve your overall health. Life is full of stressful situations and it’s hard to stay cheerful when everything goes wrong, but your positive attitude can help you solve any problem and fight any stress faster and easier. Your positive attitude is especially good for your heart health. Smile, stay positive and live a longer life!( )21. In the author’s opinion, which can benefit us most in order that we feel better?A. Sleeping enough.B. Drinking enough water.C. Thinking more positively.D. Taking morning exercise.( )22. Which of the following agrees with what is said in Paragraph 3?A. Drinking tea or coffee makes us sleep less.B. Drinking tea before bed makes it harder to fall asleep.C. Watching TV or surfing the Internet leads to less sleep.D. Our busy schedules cause more difficulty in falling asleep.( )23. Why is water necessary to our body?A. Because it can make us feel better.B. Because it can have our body work smoothly.C. Because it can do more good to our body than coffee.D. Because it can help avoid feeling thirsty.( )24. What do we need most when everything goes wrong?A. Thinking positively.B. Thinking out wise ways.C. Having a right attitude.D. Staying cheerful.BPeople are being attracted to Facebook with the promise of a fun, free service without realizing they’re paying for it by giving up large amou nts of personal information. Facebook then attempts to make money by selling their data to advertisers that want to send targeted messages.Most Facebook users don’t realize this is happening. Even if they know what the company is up to, they still have no idea what they’re paying for Facebook because people don’t really know what their personal information is worth.The biggest problem, however, is that the company keeps changing the rules. Early on, you keep everything private. That was the great thing about Facebook —you could create your own little private network. Last year, the company changed its privacy rules so that many things —your city, your photo, your friends’ names—were set, by default (默认) to be shared with everyone on the Internet.Accordi ng to Facebook’s vice-president Elliot Schrage, the company is simply making changes to improve its service, and if people don’t share information, they have a ＂less satisfying experience＂.Some people think this is more about Facebook looking to make more money. Itsoriginal business model, which was about selling ads and putting them at the side of the page, totally failed. Who wants to look at ads when they’re online connecting with their friends?The privacy issue has already landed Facebook in hot water in Washington. In April, Senator Charles Schumer called on Facebook to change its privacy policy. He also urged the Federal Trade Commission to set guidelines for social-networking sites. ＂I think the senator rightly communicated that we had not been clear about what the new products were and how people could choose to use them or not to use them,＂ Schrage admits.I think that whatever Facebook has done so far to invade our privacy is only the beginning, which is why I’m considering stopping using it. Fac ebook is a convenient site, but I’m upset by the idea that my information is in the hands of people I don’t know. That’s too high a price to pay.( )25. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Facebook is becoming a more useful site.B. Facebook is improving its service gradually.C. Facebook is stealing and selling users’ information.D. Facebook is losing more customers.( )26. What did Facebook’s business model include at the beginning?A. Selling its service.B. Selling ads.C. Selling its products.D. Selling personal information.( )27. According to the writer, why Facebook make changes to its rule?A. To provide better service to its users.B. To follow the Federal guidelines.C. To encourage its users’ communication.D. To gain its users’more personal information.( )28. What does the writer plan to do?A. He is planning not to use Facebook any longer.B. He is considering to fight against Facebook.C. He is planning to change his personal information.D. He urges Federal Trade Commission to set guidelines for Facebook.CIn the house where I grew up, it was our custom to leave the front door closed but not locked. None of us carried keys. The last one in for the evening would close up. I don’t know whether that was a local one or it is universal.Those days are over. In rural areas and in cities, doors do not stay unlocked, even for part of an evening.It is not uncommon, in most pleasant homes, to see on the windows small notices announcing that the building is closely guarded by this security force or that guard company.Indeed, a recent public-service advertisement by a large insurance company provided us with no charts showing how much at risk we are, but a pic ture of a child’s bicycle with the now-usual lock attached to it.The ad pointed out that, yes, it is the insurance companies that pay for stolen goods, but who is going to pay for what the new atmosphere of distrust and fear is doing to our life? Who is going to make the payment for the transformation of America from the Land of the Free to the Land of the Lock?For some reason we are satisfied when we think we are well-protected. It does not occur to us that we should ask ourselves: Why has this happened? Why do we have to defend ourselves against our neighbors and fellow citizens?We trust no one. Suburban (郊区的) housewives wear rape whistles (防强暴口哨) on their key chains. We have become so smart about self-protection that, in the end, we have all outsmarted ourselves (聪明反被聪明误). We may have locked the evils out, but we have also locked ourselves in.( )29. What does the underlined word one in Paragraph 1 refer to?A. The last person in.B. The evening when we leave the door unlocked.C. The custom to leave the door unlocked.D. The person closing the door up.( )30. For what purpose does the insurance company put on an advertisement witha picture of a child’s bicycle with the now-usual lock attached to it?A. To deepen our sense of security.B. To advertise the now-usual locks.C. To advertise the insurance company.D. To sell the insurance. ( )31. What does the 5th Paragraph imply?A. The damage done to one’s feelings by distrust and fear is too hard to repair.B. It’s the insurance companies’ duty to pay for stolen goods.C. Nobody can pay for the dama ge done to one’s feelings by distrust and fear.D. Nobody can pay for the transformation from the Land of the Free to the Land of the Lock.( )32. What does the author write the passage to tell us?A. The security situation in the US has become much worse than before.B. We shouldn’t go to extremes in ensuring our security.C. It’s wise for housewives wear rape whistles on their key chains.D. The real reason that leads to a worse security situation in the US.DAbout twenty of us had been fortunate enough to receive invitations to a filmstudio (影棚) to take part in a crowdscene. Although our “act” would last only for a short time, we could see quite a number of interesting things.We all stood at the far end of the studio as workmen prepared the scene, setting up trees at the edge of a winding path. Very soon, bright lights were turned on and the big moviecamera was wheeled into position. The director shouted something to the camera operator and then went to speak to the two famous actors nearby. Since it was hot in the studio, it came as a surprise to us to see one of the actors put on a heavy overcoat and start walking along the path. A big fan began blowing tinywhite feathers down on him, and soon the trees were covered in “snow”. Two more fans were turned on, and a “strong wind” blew thr ough the trees. The picture looked so real that it made us feel cold.The next scene was a complete contrast (对比). The way it was filmed was quite unusual. Pictures taken on an island in the Pacific were shown on a glass screen. An actor and actress stood in front of the scene so that they looked as if they were at the water's edge on an island. By a simple trick like this, palm trees, sandy beaches, and blue, clear skies had been brought into the studio!Since it was our turn next, we were left wondering what scene would be prepared for us. For a full three minutes in our lives we would be experiencing the excitement of being film “stars”！( )33.What does the passage mainly talk about?A. A cameraman.B. The author’s experience of being a crowd scene actor.C. The author’s experience of being a director .D.. A workman for scene setting.( )34. The author felt cold because of _________.A. the heavy snowfallB. the manmade sceneC. the three fansD. the strong wind( )35. What can you infer from the passage?A. At the time it did snow.B. The author was a director.C. A new scene would be shot.D. The author’s “act” lasted a short time.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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。