1、- 1 -酒钢三中 20172018 学年第二学期期中考试高二英语试卷本试卷分第卷(选择题)和第卷(非选择题)两部分。共 150 分，考试时间 120 分钟。第卷第一部分 (共 3 节，满分 90 分)第一节 阅读理解(共 20 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 40 分)AThe cars were honking(鸣叫)on the road one morning as I was walking to the park。I walked on and soon found the causea little taxi that had got stuck in the middle of t
2、he road There was sweat on the drivers face as he tried to start the engine again and againnothing happened“No petrol ”I said to myself and then found myself getting angry “Why doesnt the fool move his taxi to the side?”I thought, so did all the others who honked and shoutedHe got up tiredly, and th
3、e passenger in the taxi got outHe was a young man in a white shirt, who watched the driver try to push it to the side “Stupid guy!”I said “Cant he lend a helping hand?”I watched as the poor driver pushed it to the sideCars, buses and trucks went past cursing(咒骂)the poor manThe young man took another
4、 taxi and went offThe taxi driver began mending his taxi “Stupid passenger!”I said to him “He didnt help you!”.The taxi driver slowly got up “Sir!” he asked, “Did you?” I looked at him guiltily, then looked away, and walked away fast, asking myself, “Did I help the poor man push his taxi?”What had I
5、 been doing as the traffic jam took place?How had I helped deal with the problem?Did I help the poor man push his taxi?Id done my bit, with my mouthBut never had I moved to solve the problemI was shocked with guilt as I heard him asking,“Sir!Did you?”1.Why did a traffic jam happen on the road when t
6、he author was walking to the - 2 -park?A. There was too much traffic in the street.B. Truck drivers attempted to go ahead of others.C. A taxi driver couldnt start his engine.D. A young man wasnt good at driving.2.The underlined sentence “Did you ?” in para.5 means “_.”A.Did you get angry? B. Did you
7、 help him? C. Did you help me ? D. Did you need a help?3.Why did the author feel guilty?A. Because he blamed the driver wrongly.B. Because he didnt help the driver, either.C. Because he tried to help but failed in the end.D. Because he didnt persuade the passenger to help.4. From the incident, the a
8、uthor learnt a lesson that we should _.A. criticize those who dont helpB. hurt the self-respect of others no moreC. think more of those who are in needD. stop talking and start to helpBWhen I saw my 10-year-old avoiding the dirty plate in the sink or my 8-year-old feeling uncomfortable about the wet
9、 sand in her hands，Im reminded of a time when I was unwilling to get my hands a little dirtyMy parents owned a 500-acre farm in Montana to raise animals，such as cows，sheep，horses and so onIt was during the time of new life（a newborn lamb or a calf） that my favorite childhood memory took placeOne exc
10、eptionally cold day，I was checking on the sheep with my mother when she spied a ewe（母羊）in troubleThe poor thing was trying to deliver her baby lamb and needed our helpMy mother calmly held the ewes head and instructed me to grab hold of the two protruding（突出）legsI hesitated，and must have had quite a
11、 look of panic on my young - 3 -faceThe slimy little things were definitely not something I wanted to touchBut I worked up my courage and wrapped my fingers around themI can still recall the feel of unexpectedly weak legs and their sharp little hooves as if it happened yesterdayMy heart pounded in f
12、ear and excitement as I pulled with all my strengthThe lamb was delivered safely，and Id never seen anything so beautifulI was no stranger to seeing farm animals being born，but to have a hand in it was something I treasured then and will treasure foreverI remember feeling excited with delight to see
13、“my lamb” being licked clean by her mother，and Im sure everyone got very tired of hearing me tell and retell my heroic storyLooking back，Im so glad that I didnt refuse to get my hands dirtyIf I had，the wonderful moment and the precious memory would have been lost5What impressed the writer most durin
14、g her childhood？ AHer dirty little hands BHer parents large farmCHelping deliver a baby lamb DRaising animals on the farm6How did the author feel when she was asked to help a ewe deliver her baby？ A sympathetic Brather frightenedCquite astonished Dhighly delighted7What point does the author try to m
15、ake in the last paragraph？ AIt is not unusual to see a new life coming into the worldBIt is not easy to make up and tell a heroic story in daily lifeCMemories formed during childhood are worth valuing all life longDYou need to get your hands dirty to experience something precious8What could be the b
16、est title for the passage？ AA Valuable Life Lesson BA Tidy and Clean ChildCA Ewe Delivering her Baby DA Beautiful Newborn LambC- 4 -If you want to skip the misery (痛苦) that comes with fighting a seasonal cold or flu, a new research explains why sleep is some of the best preventive medicine. We alrea
17、dy knew that not getting enough sleep can lead to an increased risk of getting sick, but Nathaniel Watson, a neurologist and sleep specialist at the University of Washington School of Medicine, said this new research helps explain why.Sleeping poorly can block specific genetic processes in the cells
18、 that make up your immune system, which is responsible for fighting off infections and diseases, according to the new study. “Your immune system is not functioning the way it was meant to when you are deprived of sleep,” Watson said. This study is the first one that Watson and his colleagues are awa
19、re of that looks at what happens to the immune systems DNA when youre not getting adequate sleep.The researchers followed 11 pairs of identical twins for the study. One twin reported sleeping at least seven hours per night, while the other slept approximately one hour less per night. Looking at iden
20、tical twins helped control the fact that sleep needs vary by person, Watson explained. Genes account for about 50 percent of our sleep needs, meaning identical twins are the best-case scenario (方案 ) for getting a good comparison.The researchers took blood samples at the end of the study, which revea
21、led that the immune system of the twin who slept less was less active than the twin who slept more. Those who slept less were actually making fewer proteins, the molecules that our bodies run on. “They had an under-performing immune system,” Watson said of the shorter sleepers, “which would put them
22、 at higher risk of getting sick.”To control other potential factors that could affect sleep need and immune health, the researchers didnt include people from the study who had diabetes, depression or other mental health problems and sleep disorders. They also left out shift workers, smokers, drug us
23、ers and drinkers.9. What do the underlined words in Paragraph 2 mean?A. change sleep pattern. B. benefit from sleep.- 5 -C. have to sleep. D. lack sleep.10. Why did the researchers choose identical twins for the study?A. To find participants more easily. B. To make the results more accurate.C. To ma
24、ke the study more interesting. D. To show sleep needs vary by person.11. What does the author most probably want to show in the last paragraph?A. Many factors can lead to sleep disorder. B. The findings of the study can be reliable.C. Poor sleep could lead to many problems. D. The findings of the st
25、udy remain to be tested.DMy 16-year-old son, Anton, had gone to the local swimming holeMost of the kids swim there, and there are plenty of rocks for them to use as safe harbors, so I had no fears for his safetyStill, the firefighters first words “You need to come up here to the Stillwater River“ ma
26、de me catch my breath, and his follow-up words gave me relief: “ Your son is OK”When I got to the river, I immediately saw the fire truck, ambulance and Anton, wrapped with a towel about his shoulders, sitting quietly on a low platform of the fire engineI hurried over to him. “You OK?“I asked“Yeah,“
27、 was all he saidBut my eyes begged for an explanation. I didnt get it from my son, however, who tends to play his cards close to his vestThe story was this: A woman was being swept under water. Hearing the cries, Anton and his friend Tyler, without hesitation, swam out to her, and brought her safely
28、 to shoreIn an age in which the word “hero“ is broadcast with abandon and seemingly applied to anyone who make it through the day, I realized the real thing in my sonThe teens are stubborn and self-centred, but that didnt mean they have no desire to do good- 6 -Still shocked by my sons daring, I dro
29、ve him home.Along the way, I tried to dig out some more information from him - but he had precious little to say.The only words he said were,“Whats for supper?“I spent some time alone that evening, thinking about the tragedy that might have been. The next morning, when Anton got up, I half wanted hi
30、m to tell me the story.But all he did was toast some bread, pull himself together, and head for the door to start a new day. Watching from the window, I was reminded that still water often runs deep.12Why did the mother allow her son to swim there?AHe was an excellent swimmer. BThe water of the rive
31、r is shallow.CHe was old enough to swim. DThe rocks can be of help if theres danger.13The underlined part “who tends to play his cards close to his vest“ probably means _AAnton is a boy fond of swimming with other kidsBAnton is unwilling to tell others what he thinksCAnton always has a desire to hel
32、p othersDAnton seldom changes his mind14In the mothers eyes, what her son did was_Adangerous but interesting Bmeaningful but difficultCunexpected and courageous Dawful and absurd15What might be the best title for the passage?AMy Son, My Hero BAnton, A Silent BoyCA Good Deed DA Proud MotherEAre you l
33、ooking for a young adult novel? If you re, here are some good choices for you.The Harry Potter SeriesIf youre a grown-up and still havent read the Harry Potter novels, you dont know what youre missing. J.K. Rowlings tale of the English boy wizard shouldnt be missed. As he grows into a confident teen
34、, Harry struggles with - 7 -the same issues all peers (同龄人 ) face: the pressure to fit in, anxiety and stress over grades and homework.His Dark MaterialsAdults will find this award-winning trilogy (三部曲 ) fascinating as they follow the adventures of Lyra and Will, two children who travel through the
35、universe that is quite different from our own. Even though its targeted at children, the series complex themes related to morality, identity, and fate will attract readers of every age.Roll of Thunder, Hear My CryAs the second in a series of four books about the Logan family, this novel follows the
36、leading role, Cassie Logan, a 9-year-old girl and her family. They struggle to keep their land while fighting against varying degrees of racism from the white townspeople. Cassie is both brave and innocent; hence, adults can benefit from Cassies perspective on what its like to be a child living in a
37、 racially oppressed environment.The Hunger Games TrilogyIf you have a young reader in your house, chances are that youve heard of The Hunger Games. This trilogy by Suzanne Collins is set in the post-apocalyptic (后末世) country of Panem, where children are selected annually to participate in a televise
38、d, fight-to-the-death battle called The Hunger Games. The rebellion (反抗) inspired by the sharp and spirited hero, Katniss Everdeen, will attract readers of all ages.16. What does the author think of The Harry Potter Series?A. Adults will find it a bit too childish. B. Its not easy for teenagers to r
39、elate to it.C. It can make young readers less confident. D. It deals with some common issues of teenagers.17. From the passage, we know His Dark Materials _.A. is not a science fiction series B. is too difficult for children- 8 -C. has very deep themes D. tells mainly about the magic world18. Who is
40、 the author of The Hunger Games Trilogy?A. Lyra and Will B. Cassie Logan C. Katniss Everdeen D. Suzanne Collins19. What do we learn about the books?A. Theyre all suitable for adults. B. They are all mainly to teach a lesson.C. They all deal with issues most peers face. D. They were all mainly writte
41、n for adults.20 .To learn about race relations, which book will you read?A. His Dark Materials. B. The Harry Potter Series.C. The Hunger Games Trilogy. D. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.第二节：完形填空(共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分)阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。I think Im one of the
42、 luckiest people in the world because of the time Im able to spend with young people who are not afraid to show their excitement and zest for life. 21 , I would prefer a person with passion and enthusiasm to a person with 22 and talent any day of the week. You can teach and develop skills, 23 you ca
43、nnot develop a love of life and an optimistic attitude. These are 24 of a person and appear at all times during work or play. Furthermore, they are traits that one is born with and they will never 25 them.As a 26 and an Independent Education and Career Planning Advisor, I 27 too many children and yo
44、ung adults who are on a road to despair unless someone can find a way to change their attitude towards 28 and indeed life itself!29 , society has turned out too many children and young that are unwilling to put much 30 or thought into their work. Whenever I come across such people 31 or old, Im remi
45、nded of a boy who went with his mother on a blueberry picking hike into the 32 . The boy filled his 33 mostly with - 9 -moss(苔藓) and then covered the moss with a thin layer of blueberries so that it looked 34 . But the next morning, he found the blueberry pie which his mother 35 for him was moss.So
46、36 , whether you are in school or 37 , if you have enthusiasm and if you are 38 to put in consistent effort along with passion, you will receive the 39 . If, on the other hand, you are 40 and prefer to take short-cuts, you should not expect to achieve the same results.21. A. Obviously B. Personally
47、C. Luckily D. Quickly22. A. skills B. ideas C. kindness D. courage23. A. or B. for C. but D. if24. A. choices B. requests C. appearances D. characters25. A. use B. deserve C. lose D. cherish26. A. journalist B. doctor C. colleague D. teacher27. A. search for B. come across C. care about D. depend on
48、28. A. learning B. donating C. speaking D. greeting29. A. Eventually B. Unfortunately C. Hopefully D. Perfectly30. A. equipment B. information C. effort D. possession31. A. innocent B. young C. poor D. stupid32. A. woods B. corner C. park D. market33. A. mouth B. pan C. basket D. hand34. A. delicious B. beautiful C. clean D. full35. A. collected B. baked C. kept D. bought36. A. promise B. guess C. remember D. look37. A. in danger B. in distance C. in hospital D. at work38. A. willing B. confident C. proud D. careful39
