山西省原平市范亭中学2016-2017学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题

山西省原平市范亭中学2016-2017学年高二下学期期末考试
英语试题
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. How much will the man pay for the four tickets?
A. 15 pounds.
B. 30 pounds.
C. 45 pounds.
2. Why is the man late according to his words?
A. He knocked down an old man.
B. He sent an old man to a hospital.
C. His bike was broken on the way.
3. What’s the date today?
A. 16th.
B. 17th.
C. 18th.
4. Where does the conversation most probably take place?
A. At a bookshop.
B. At a bank.
C. At a restaurant.
5. What is the woman’s attitude to the dishes?
A. She thinks it is just so-so.
B. She dislikes it.
C. She likes it very much.
第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. What is James’ hobby?
A. Collecting match boxes.
B. Collecting envelopes.
C. Collecting coins.
7. How old was James when he got the match boxes as a gift from his father?
A. 16.
B. 15.
C. 14.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。

8. What is the job of the man?
A. A guide.
B. An engineer.
C. A teacher.
9. What is the man’s advantage in English?
A. Speaking.
B. Listening.
C. Reading.
10. How many English words has the man grasped according to himself?
A. Almost 500.
B. Almost 5,000.
C. Almost 5,500.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。

11. What did Joe do last night?
A. He saw a film.
B. He worked for a design.
C. He had a meeting.
12. Why will Joe catch the first bus?
A. Because he will meet an important customer.
B. Because he will take part in an interview.
C. Because he will be the first to arrive at the company.
13. What does the woman prepare for the man?
A. Boiled eggs.
B. Fried eggs.
C. Cakes.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。

14. What does the man want to do?
A. To exchange for some cash.
B. To put aside some money.
C. To lend some money.
15. Which is better in cashing a traveler’s check according to the woman?
A. A stocking center.
B. A hotel.
C. A bank.
16. Which of the following needn’t the man offer to the woman?
A. Address.
B. Passport number.
C. ID card.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17. What is the age of Miss Bao?
A. In her 20s.
B. In her 30s.
C. In her 40s.
18. How much can Miss Bao earn one month in her company?
A. $1,450.
B. $1,415.
C. $1,410.
19. Which is China’s largest C to C(customer to customer) website?
A. .
B. .
C. .
20. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Buy it online, a whole new way of shopping!
B. Buy it on TV, a whole new way of shopping!
C. Buy it on a magazine, a whole new way of shopping!
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）
A
No one knows how much money Dr Lyle Tullis gave away to students. I was his colleague for nearly a decade and I never stopped being amazed at his generosity. Our college has a program of providing cross-cultural experiences for students. Lots of students take advantage of summer experience oversea. I discovered that no group left for overseas with some of its members receiving financial help from Dr Tullis.
It wasn’t that he made a lot of money. For one thing, he taught in a church-run school. There, his salary was half of what those people earned in a tax-supported school.
Other colleagues occasionally complained about the low pay. Not Lyle Tullis. Occasionally some professors would leave our campus for a better-paid position. They told me they did so because, with better pay, they could provide for their families.
The size of Lyle Tullis’ paycheck never seemed to be the most important thing to hi m. I realized that one day when I was thanking him for helping a student, his eyes shone as he said to me, “I’ve got so much money that I don’t know what to do with it. So, I just give it away.”
Most people wouldn’t have thought that way. Dr Tullis drove one of the oldest cars on campus. It was even older than almost any of the students’ cars. His home, while comfortable, was not fancy at all. But Lyle Tullis lived with the feeling that he had so much money that he needed to give it away.
He was one of the favorite on campus. Cynics(愤世嫉俗) might say he bought fame. But they would misunderstand. Lyle wanted to devote his life, all of it, to helping others.
21. What does the first paragraph mainly talk about?
A. Dr Tullis was very popular with his students.
B. The author was wondering why Dr Tullis gave students money.
C. Dr Tullis was generous in giving his students financial help.
D. The author had a program of providing cross-cultural experiences for students.
22. Why did Dr Tullis give his money away?
A. He had a good fortune.
B. He wanted to buy fame.
C. He was ready to help students in need.
D. He didn’t know where to put it away.
23. We can learn from the text that .
A. Dr Tullis was very content with his low pay
B. Dr Tullis cared little about his family
C. the author felt confused about Dr Tullis’ generosity
D. many people would misunderstand Dr Tullis
24. Which of the following can best describe Dr Tullis?
A. Honest.
B. Generosity.
C. Friendly.
D. Conservative.
B
She is widely seen as proof that good looks can last forever. But, at nearly 500 years of age, time is catching up with the Mona Lisa.
The health of the famous picture, painted by Leonardo da Vinci in 1505, is getting worse by the year, according to the Louvre museum(卢浮宫博物馆) where it is housed.
“The thin, wooden panel on which the Mona Lisa is painted in oil has changed shape since experts checked it two years ago,” the museum said. Visitors have noticed the changes but repairing the world’s most famous painting is not easy. Experts are not sure about the materials the Italian artist used and their current chemical state.
Nearly 6 million people go to see the Mona Lisa every year, many attracted by the mystery of her smile. “It is very interesting that when you’re not looking at her, she seems to be smiling, and then you look at her and she stops,” said Professor Margaret Livingstone of Harvard University. “It’s because di rect vision(视觉) is excellent at picking up detail, but less suited to looking at shadows. Da Vinci painted the smile in shadows.”
However, the actual history of the Mona Lisa is just as mysterious as the smile. Da Vinci himself loved it so much that he alw ays carried it with him, until it was eventually sold to France’s King Francis I in 1519.
In 1911, the painting was stolen from the Louvre by a former employee, who took it out of the museum hidden under his coat. He said he planned to return it to Italy. The painting was sent back to France two years later.
During World War II, French hid the painting in small towns to keep it out of the hands of German forces.
Like many old ladies, the Mona Lisa has some interesting stories to tell.
25. The underlined sentence in the first paragraph means the Mona Lisa ________.
A. is losing its value
B. is being damaged after so many years
C. is getting more valuable with years passing
D. will rot away
26. Experts haven’t any repairs on the Mona Lisa because ______.
A. it is now in a poor chemical state
B. they don’t know how to replace the wooden panel
C .they don’t have the materials Da Vinci used
D. they are afraid it will be done further damage
27. The smile of the Mona Lisa can only be seen _______.
A. by indirect vision
B. at a distance
C. by direct vision
D. in shadows
28. From the last paragraph, we can infer that ______.
A. many interesting stories have been written about the Mona Lisa
B. people are interested in the stories about the Mona Lisa
C. some mysteries still remain to be solved about the Mona Lisa
D. Many more stories will be told about the Mona Lisa
C
A sunflower is a sunflower. A mobile phone is a mobile phone. But can you combine the two to do something for your local environment?
As early as next year it may well be possible. When you have finished with your mobile phone you will be able to bury it in the garden or a plant pot and wait for it to flower. A biodegradable (能进行生物递降分解的) mobile phone was, this month, introduced by scientists. Scientists have come up with a new material over the last five years. It looks like any other plastic and can be hard or soft, and able to change shape. Overtime it can also break down into the soil without giving out any toxic chemicals. British researchers used the new material to develop a phone cover that contains a sunflower seed. When this new type of cover turns into waste, it forms nitrates (硝酸钾). These feed the seed and help the flower grow. Engineers have designed a small transparent window to hold the seed. They have made sure it only grows when the phone is thrown away. “We’ve only put sunflower seeds into the covers so far. But we are working with plant experts to find out which flowers would perform best. Maybe we could put roses in next time,” said one scientist.
As phone technology is developing so quickly people are constantly throwing their mobiles away. This means manufacturers are under pressure to find ways of recycling them. Some 650 million mobile phones have been sold this year. Most of them will be thrown away within two years, adding plastic, heavy metal and chemical waste to the environment. A biodegradable cover can offer some relief for nature, according to the scientists. “The seed is released and the flower grows in the pot so you don’t have to concern yourself with the phone when you have finished using it,”said Kerry Kirwan. She leads the research team, which is based at the University of Warwick in Britain.
29. The main idea of the passage is ________.
A. the relationship between high tech and environment
B. the phone technology is developing
C. phone can be turned into flowers
D. mobile phone and environment
30. The purpose of introducing a biodegradable mobile phone is ______.
A. to encourage consumers to recycle
B. to prevent consumers from throwing their phones away
C. to meet consumers’ need
D. to help consumers know which flower can best perform
31. What is the possible meaning of the underlined word?
A. Pleasant.
B. Poisonous.
C. Useful.
D. New.
32. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. Engineers have designed a small transparent window to hold the rose seed.
B. Mobiles with biodegradable covers can do good to nature.
C. Manufacturers are under pressure to find ways of recycling mobiles.
D. The flower only grows when the phone is thrown away.
D
Food Festivals Around the World
Stilton Cheese Rolling
May Day is a traditional day for celebrations, but the 2,000 English villagers of Stilton must be the only people in the world who include cheese rolling in their annual plans. Teams of four, dressed in a variety of strange and funny clothes , roll a complete cheese along a 50-metre course. On the way, they must not kick or throw their cheese, or go into their competitors’lane. Competition is fierce and the chief prize is a complete Stilton cheese weighing about four kilos (disappointingly, but understandably the cheeses used in the race are wooden ones). All the competitors are served with beer or port wine, the traditional accompaniment for Stilton cheese. Fiery Foods Festival—The Hottest Festival on Earth
Every year more than 10,000 people head for the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico. They come from as far away as Australia, the Caribbean and China, but they all share a common addiction—food that is not just spicy ,but hot enough to make your mouth burn, your head spin and your eyes water. Their destination is the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival which is held over a period of three days every March. You might like to try a chocolate-covered habanero pepper—officially the hottest pepper in the world—or any one of the thousands of products that are on show. But one thing’s for sure—if you don’t like the feeling of a burning tongue, this festival isn’t for you!
La Tomatina—The World’s Biggest Food Fight
On the last Wednesday of every August, the Spanish town of Bunol hosts Ea Tomatina—the world’s largest food fight. A week-long celebration leads up to an exciting tomato battle as the highlight of the week’s events. The early morning sees the arrival of large trucks with
tomatoes—official fight-starters get things going by casting tomatoes at the crowd.
The battle lasts little more than half an hour, in which time around 50,000 kilograms of tomatoes have been thrown at anyone or anything that moves, runs, or fights back. Then everyone heads down to the river to make friends again—and for a much-needed wash!
33. Where is the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival held?
A. In New Mexico.
B. In the Caribbean.
C. In Australia.
D. In China.
34. The celebration of La Tomatina lasts _______.
A. three days
B. seven days
C. less than three days
D. more than seven days
35. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The chief prize for the Stilton cheese rolling competition is beer or port wine.
B. More than 10,000 Chinese take part in the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival.
C. Thousands of spicy foods are on show in the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival.
D. An exciting tomato battle takes place at the beginning of La Tomatina.
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。

选项中有两项为多余选项。

You must think positively no matter how big a challenge is. If you think positively you will feel better and will be able to overcome challenges in life. Furthermore, meet an optimistic person and you will notice how motivated he is towards life. 36 On the other hand, negative thinking will only cause more depression in your life.
37 Don’t be jealous of those who are successful around you. Instead, take inspiration from their success stories. This will make you motivated to get what you want. Moreover, you can also read books that are written by inspirational and successful personalities.
There is a famous quote that reads, “A healthy body leads to a healthy mind.” If your mind is healthy you will think positively. 38 Whether you are working out in the gym or going for a long walk, make sure that you incorporate an exercise plan in your daily routine.
39 Hence, it is important to break your routine and do something different. Either you go on a vacation or learn a new skill, it is important to break the monotony in your daily life.
Human beings are extraordinary individuals who are able to complete the hardest tasks and achieve the impossible. It is important to get out of your comfort zone and try something different.
40
A. Therefore, it is important to exercise.
B. Keeping yourself motivated is not a difficult task.
C. You might lose motivation by doing the same things over and over again.
D. One of the best ways to motivate oneself is to get inspired by other’s success.
E. Do things that make you happy and find inspiration in possibly everything you see.
F. By doing so you will get motivated and your attitudes towards life will be positive.
G. Remember, positive thinking gives you motivation to achieve what you want.
第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节完形填空（共20小题，每题1.5分，满分30分）
On a foggy evening, Steven took his old father to a restaurant for dinner. His father was very old and weak. While eating, he 41 dropped food on his shirt and trousers. Other 42 watched him in disgust while his son was 43 .
The whole restaurant fell 44 . All the diners turned away from the father and son one after another while Steven 45 his father in a soft voice of a man, “Eat as 46 as you can, father. It will be weeks before I 47 back from my business trip.”
At that moment, the old father nodded with 48 , tears full of his eyes.
After he finished eating, Steven, his son, who was not at all 49 , quietly took him to the wash room, 50 the food particles(饭粒), removed the stains, combed his hair and 51 his glasses firmly.
When they came out, the entire restaurant was 52 them in dead silence, not able to understand 53 someone could embarrass themselves publicly like that. The son 54 the bill and started walking out with his father.
At that time, an old man among the diners called out to the 55 and asked him, “Don’t you think you have 56 something behind?”.
The son replied, “No sir, I haven’t”.
The old man insisted, “Yes, you have! You left a(n) 57 for every son and hope for
every 58 ”.
The restaurant went silent. All behind looked at Steven with regret and then, with great respect at both father and son, who were 59 into the fog.
To care for those who once cared for us is one of the 60 honors. We all know how our parents cared for us for every little thing. Love them, respect them, and care for them.
41. A. constantly B. freely C. regularly D. silently
42. A. waiters B. waitresses C. diners D. men
43. A. angry B. calm C. anxious D. fearful
44. A. lucky B. happy C. hopeless D. speechless
45. A. encouraged B. urged C. begged D. mentioned
46. A. quickly B. slowly C. less D. much
47. A. come B. write C. run D. phone
48. A. unhappiness B. difficulty C. thanks D. surprise
49. A. worried B. tired C. regretful D. embarrassed
50. A. wiped B. threw C. washed D. ate
51. A. pull B. removed C. fitted D. picked
52. A. commenting B. holding C. watching D. studying
53. A. when B. how C. what D. where
54. A. forgot B. counted C. refused D. paid
55. A. father B. son C. dinners D. waiter
56. A. took B. ignored C. left D. deserted
57. A. lesson B. story C. encouragement D. experience
58. A. diner B. one C. son D. father
59. A. going B. moving C. driving D. running
60. A. respected B. best C. highest D. extraordinary
第二节短文填空（共10小题，每小题1．5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入一个单词或括号内单词的正确形式（不多于3个单词）。

My family objected violently when my brother and I said 61 were going to spend the Christmas holidays abroad. But nothing could persuade us 62 (stay). Two days 63 Christmas, we went to a small town in Southern Germany. We spent 64 whole of Christmas
Eve sightseeing.
There were so many activities in the town that they added to our 65 (excite). The streets were crowded with people 66 the shops were full of wonderful things. In the evening, we went to listen to Christmas songs sung by children around the 67 (bright) decorated Christmas tree in the main street. We returned to our hotel late that night, greatly 68 (look) forward to the next day when we planned to have a meal at the best restaurant in town. But in the morning the streets were empty.
To make matters worse, all the shops including the restaurants 69 (shut). At last we had to return to our hotel, feeling very miserable. Our Christmas “feast” was a bag of fruits, which my brother had happened to buy the day before. Our thoughts sadly turned to home 70 , at that moment, the entire family must have been wishing us a “Merry Christmas.”
第四部分写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。

文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。

每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

When we learn English, we always find we have difficulties in remembering the names of the months. Therefore, if we know something about the history of the months, p ossible it won’t be very hard for us to remember them. The followed is one example. January was named by God Janus. He was a strange god because he has two faces. He could look in the two directions. He could look forward or backward at the same time. He was the god of endings and beginnings. January is the month that one looks forward to the New Year and thinks about the past year.
Now can you share us the stories about the rest of the months?
第二节书面表达（25分）
紧张的高三即将来临，英语老师为了提高复习效率，广泛征求学生意见。

假如你叫李华，请根据以下提示，给英语老师写封信，表达你们的建议。

1、适当放慢教学进度；
2、强调重点、易错点；
3、指导英语复习方法；
4、你的另外两点建议。

注意：
1、词数120左右；
2、可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3、开头语已为你写好，不计入总词数。

Dear Mr Wang,
We’re so pleased that you are willing to share our views in the course of the general revision.
Yours,
Li hua
【参考答案】
听力: 1-5 CBABC 6-10 ACBCB 11-15 BABAC 16-20 CBCAA
阅读: 21-24 CCAB 25-28 BDAC 29-32 DABA 33-35 ABC 36-40 GDACF
完形: 41-45 ACBDA 46-50 DABDA 51-55 CCBDB 56-60 CADAC
短文填空：61. we 62. to 63. Before 64. the 65. excitement
66. and 67. brightly 68. looking 69. were shut 70. where
短文改错:
71.difficulties → difficulty
72.Therefore → However
73.possible → possibly
74.followed → following
75.by → after
76.has → had
77.去掉the
78.or → and
79.that → when
80.share后加with
书面表达
Dear Mr Wang,
We’re so pleased that you are willing to share our views in the course of the general revision.
As you know, what we need is solid foundation. But we didn’t learn well enough in the first two years, so please slow down and make sure we have really mastered something. Besides, we need a little more time to think for ourselves. As for those important points which also make us confused, would you please give us more practice in case we forget? Meanwhile, we need your instructions, for example, on how to write in fluent English. I still have another suggestion: assign us less homework in order that we can do it more efficiently.
By the way, we often feel frustrated, which has a very bad effect on our study. We would appreciate it if you would give us some encouragement from time to time.
Yours,
Li hua。