1、- 1 -辽宁省沈阳铁路实验中学 2017-2018 学年高二英语下学期期中试题时间：100 分钟 满分：120 分本试卷分第 I 卷（选择题）和第 II 卷（非选择题）两部分。考试结束，将答题纸及答题卡交回。第卷 第一部分: 阅读理解 (共两节，满分 40 分)第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AA message stick was a form of ancient and nonverbal communication that came from Australia
2、, particularly among aboriginal people. It was a wooden stick with designs and symbols on it. These objects were relayed by couriers(信使)among various tribes and thus functioned as a means of cross-cultural communication. “Aboriginal” is a term that refers to those who are believed to be the first kn
3、own people living in a particular place, and in this case, it is used to describe several subgroups of native Australians. Each group might have its own unique customs and languages. They were often divided by tribes, so these groups needed a means to communicate. Message sticks were first invented
4、for this purpose.The stick itself was often made of the wood of native Australian trees. Messages were placed on the sticks using a variety of methods, including carving, painting or burning symbols onto the wood. The markings usually consisted of wordless symbols that had to be translated by the co
5、urtier. This message was thus usually a physically fit young man who had mental sharpness to properly convey message details.Message sticks functioned as a short of neutral(中立的)area between tribes. Couriers were allowed to have safe passage, even if they came from an enemy land. Sometimes, the metho
6、d of delivery consisted of a single courier carrying a message stick from tribe to tribe. Other methods had one tribe begin a passing - 2 -process amongst tribes, with each tribe using its own courier to convey the message to the next tribe.This object also has survived as part of Australian cultura
7、l celebrations. Some schools, for example, design and transport message sticks as a means of learning about the past. In addition, the term “message stick” is often used in Australian lingo as a reference to other communication forms such as newspapers or radio broadcasts.1. For what purpose did abo
8、riginal people use a message stick?A. To lean from each other. B. To show one tribes power.C. To show their designs and symbols. D. To make communication across different tribes2. What is the main idea of the second paragraph?A. What “aboriginal ” means. B. Why message sticks were created C. What th
9、e customs of native Australians were. D. How native Australians were divided into groups.3. How would an aboriginal tribe treat the courier from an enemy tribe?A. He would be let go. B. He would be killed. C. He would be greatly respected. D. he would be driven out immediately.4. Why do some Austral
10、ian schools design and transport message sticks?A. To learn aboriginal language. B. To learn about aboriginal history. C. To refer to newspapers and radios. D. To communicate among themselvesBThis was no ordinary class. The students who came together were all science or engineering professors at Cor
11、nell University. They had interrupted their research to accept an invitation to take part in an unusual experiment: “ an interesting week of poetry.” This class was part of a study to answer the - 3 -questions: Why is science difficult for many nonscience students? What can teachers learn about teac
12、hing if they take a class that is not in their field?The students in the poetry class listened to lectures and took notes. They had reading tasks and had to write three short papers. All students noticed one thing the importance of spoken words. In science and engineering classes, the instructors pu
13、t tables and drawings on the blackboard. But in this poetry class, the instructors just talked. They didnt write anything on the board.The scientists and engineers noticed one similarity between science and poetry. In both subjects, students need to find layers(层次) of meaning. Some layers are simple
14、, clean, and on the surface; other layers are deeper and more difficult. This search for different levels of meaning doesnt happen much in undergraduate science classes, but it is important later, in graduate school. And it is always important in humanities(人文科学).Both the poetry instructors and thei
15、r students learned something about teaching from this experience. One poetry instructor, for example, now sees the importance of using careful, clear definitions(定义)when he explains a poem. He also plans to be more informative as he teaches. Most of the scientists agreed on several points. First, hu
16、manities classes might help science students to see patterns and decide which information is important. Second, the poetry class was fun. One engineer decided, “ We need to change the way we teach engineering to make it an enjoyable experience for students.”But perhaps the most important result of t
17、he experience was this: All of the professors began to think about how they teach and how they can teach better.5. What do we know about this unusual class?A. The teachers did lots of writing on the board. B. the teachers were invited to attend several lectures. C. The students were professors from
18、a university. D. The students were studying science and humanities.6. The experiment was designed to find out _.A. how to teach the students in the science class - 4 -B. whether poetry is difficult for science students C. what to be taught in the humanities class D. why many humanities students find
19、 science hard7. Finding levels of meaning is _.A. Important for graduate students in humanities B. difficult for graduate students in humanities C. common for undergraduate students in science D. easy for undergraduate students in science8. What did the science professors learn after the experiment?
20、A. They should change the way they teach. B. A poem could be explained in clear definitions. C. A poetry class could be more informative. D. Their teaching was an enjoyable experience.CLiverpool, my hometown, is a unique city. It is so unique that in 2004 it became a World Heritage (遗产) Site.I recen
21、tly returned to my home city and my first stop was at a museum on the River Mersey. Blanketed in mist(薄雾), Victorian architecture rose from the banks of the river, responded to the sounds of sea-birds, and appeared unbelievably attractive. When I headed toward the centre, I found myself surrounded b
22、y buildings that mirror the best palaces of Europe. It is not hard to imagine why, on first seeing the city, most visitors would be overpowered(折服) by the beauty of the noble buildings, which are solid signs of Liverpools history.As if to stress its cultural role, Liverpool has more museums and gall
23、eries than most cities in Britain. At Walker Art Gallery, I was told that it has the best collections of Victorian paintings in the world，and is the home of modern art in the north of England. However, culture is more than galleries. Liverpool offers many music events. As Britains No. 1 music city,
24、it has the biggest city music festival in Europe, and its musicians are famous all over the world. - 5 -Liverpool is also well known for its football and other sports events. Every year, the Mersey River Festival attracts thousands of visitors, making the city a place of wonder.As you would expect f
25、rom such a city, there are restaurants serving food from around the world. When my trip was about to complete, I chose to rest my legs in Liverpools famous Philharmonic pub(酒馆). It is a monument to perfection, and a heritage attraction itself.Being a World Heritage Site, my home city is certainly a
26、place of “outstanding universal value”. it is a treasure house with plenty of secrets for the world to explore.9. Visitors who see the city for the first time would be deeply impressed by _.A. its beautiful banks B. its famous museums C. its wonderful palaces D. its attractive buildings 10. The thir
27、d paragraph is developed mainly by_.A. providing different examples B. following the order of space C. making comparisons D. analyzing causes 11. The author uses the Philharmonic pub to prove that _.A. Liverpool is a well-known city for its restaurants B. Liverpool is an impressive place full of att
28、raction C. a pub is a wonderful place for visitors to relax themselves D. a pub is a perfect choice for visitors to complete their journey 12. What is the passage mainly about?A. The universal value of the world heritage in Liverpool. B. the exciting experience of the author in Liverpool. C. The spe
29、cial cultural atmosphere of Liverpool. D. the beautiful historic sites of Liverpool.DWilliam butler Yeats, a most famous Irish writer, was born in Dublin on June 13,1865. his childhood lacked the harmony that was typical of a happy family. - 6 -Later, Yeats shocked his family by saying that he remem
30、bered “little of childhood but its pain”. in fact, he inherited(继承) excellent taste in art from his familyboth his father and his brother were painters. But he finally settled on literature, particularly drama(喜剧) and poetry.Yeats had strong faith in coming of new artistic movements. He set himself
31、the fresh task in founding an Irish national theatre in the late1890s. his early theatrical experiments, however, were not received favorably at the beginning. He didnt lose heart, and finally enjoyed success in his poetical drama. Compared with his dramatic works, Yeatss poems attract much admiring
32、 notice. The subject matter includes love, nature, history, time and aging. Though Yeats generally relied on very traditional forms, he brought modern sensibility to them. As his literary life progressed, his poetry grew finer and richer, which led him to worldwide recognition.He had not enjoyed a m
33、ajor public life since winning the Nobel Prize in 1923. Yet, he continued writing almost to the end of his life. Had Yeats stopped writing at age 40, he would probably now be valued as a minor poet, for there is no other example in literary history of a poet who produces his greatest works between t
34、he ages of 50 and 75. after Yeatss death in 1939, W.H.Auden wrote, among others, the following lines:Earth, receive an honoured guest:William Yeats is laid to rest.Let the Irish vessel(船) lieEmptied of its poetry.13. According to the passage, what do we know about Yeatss life?A. Yeats founded the fi
35、rst Irish theater. B. Yeats stuck to modern forms in his poetry. C. Yeats began to produce his best works from the 1910s. D. Yeats was not favored by th public until the 1923 Noble Prize.14. What kind of feeling is expressed in W. H. Audens lines?A. Envy B. Sympathy C. Emptiness D. Admiration- 7 -15
36、. What is the passage mainly about?A.Yeatss literary achievements. B. Yeatss historical influence. C. Yeatss artistic ambition. D. Yeatss national honour.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。选项中的两项为多途选项。（ 注：选 E 涂 AB ； 选 F 涂 AC； 选 G 涂 AD）How to Win A High School ElectionIf you pl
37、an on running for student office, you want to know how to win a high school election. 16 You need to consider the following key elements(要素) of an election. Learn About Your SchoolBefore you can be an official for your class, you will need to know about your class and the school as a whole. You cant
38、 make a difference if you dont know what to change. 17 Get involved(参与)before winning the electionIf you want to make changes to some of the rules in the schools policy, youll have to get on th e administrations good side. Ask to join in on meetings with school officials. Its also a good idea to get
39、 to know some of the parents of the students who will vote for you. You can do this by attending PTA meetings. 18 Ask questions and voice your opinion so you stand out. Get to know your voters19 And try to make good first impression on them. Be careful though, you dont want to seem fake(假装的)because
40、then people wont vote for you. Simply say hello and let people know you are running for whatever office you choose. If they seem interested in you, continue the conversation. If not, back off. Being pushy is another thing that will lose your votes. 20 Just as confidence is essential during your pres
41、entation, its also important every day. Stand tall, smile, and be friendly. Have fun with your - 8 -election because students want someone who is real and friendly.A. Let yourself shine.B. Meet as many high school students as possible.C. While at these meetings, dont be passive attendee.D. Get start
42、ed on how to win a high school election.E. Write a speech about what you would like to see change.F. Read the student guidebook about the history as well as present rules for the school.G. Putting up posters and relying on your popularity isnt enough to guarantee you a win.第二部分: 完形填空 (共 20 小题; 每小题 1
43、.5 分, 满分 30 分)阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给 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。Dont Take the Fun Out of Youth SportsWhen I joined a private football league a few years ago, the sport meant everything to me. My coach said that I had lots of potential, and I became captain of my 21 . That was before all t
44、he fun was taken out of 22 .At first, everyone on the team got 23 playing time. Then the team moved up to the top division after winning all its games, and the 24 started. Some parents, who had paid the coach extra so their daughters could have 25 one-on-one training, got angry when she didnt give t
45、hem more playing time in our 26 . The coach was replaced.The new coach, however, took all the fun out of the game: All we did during practice was 27 . I always wished to God that it would rain so we would not have the 28 . Of course, all teams run drills; they are 29 . But we ran so much that, after
46、wards, we had trouble 30 . Younger people shouldnt be doing exercises 31 for 18-year-olds.I was very thin 32 I started football, but as a member of this team I wouldnt eat much, because I was afraid of being too 33 to run. I feared making mistakes, and the added pressure caused me to make more than
47、my usual - 9 -34 .Is all this pressure necessary? I 35 up leaving the football team. Four other girls did the same, and two of them stopped playing football completely. Thats 36 , because they had so much potential. They were just burned-out with all the pressure they 37 from the coach or their pare
48、nts.I continued playing football at school and 38 my love for it. I joined a private team coached by my school coach. When I started playing 39 him, he told me I needed to relax because I looked nervous. After I 40 down, I played better. When you enjoy something, its a lot easier to do it well.21. A
49、. class B. club C. team D. board22. A. playing B. living C. learning D. working23. A. great B. equal C. right D. extra24. A. business B. struggle C. attempt D. pressure25. A. free B. private C. good D. basic26. A. matches B. courses C. lessons D. programs27. A. jump B. play C. run D. shoot28. A. duty B. meeting C. operation D. training29. A. necessary B. boring C. scientific D. practical30. A. speaking B.
