1、- 1 -内蒙古通辽实验中学 2017-2018学年高二英语上学期期末考试试题说明： 1.时间 120分钟，满分 150分2.本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题） 。第 I卷答案涂在选择题答题卡上，第 II卷答案写在非选择题答题卡上。第卷 (选择题）第一部分：听力（共两节，共 20小题，每小题 1.5分，满分 30分）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 三个选项选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有 10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What will the woman buy
2、for Ken?A. A sweater. B. Shorts. C. Gloves.2. When is the earliest bus on Saturdays?A. At 7:30 am. B. At 9:00 am. C. At 9:30 am.3. How long will the woman stay in Japan probably?A. For a week. B. For three days. C. For one day.4. Where will the man go?A. To the kitchen. B. To the bathroom. C. To the
3、 living room.5. Whats the hobby of the mans sister?A. Bowling. B. Collecting coins. C. Gardening.第二节 (共 15小题)听下面 5段对话。每段对话后有几个小题，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。每段对话读两遍。听第六段材料，回答第 6、7 题。6. Where does this conversation take place?A. In a sports center. B. In a hotel. C. In a restaurant.7. What do
4、es the mans wife dislike?A. The uncomfortable beds.- 2 -B. The air-conditioner in the room.C. The opening hours of the pool.听第 7段材料回答第 8、9 题。8.Why wont the woman come today?A. She is going swimming. B. She will attend a meeting. C. She has another appointment.9. When will the two speakers meet?A. At
5、 1:00 pm. on Tuesday. B. At 2:00 pm. on Wednesday.C. At 3:00 pm. on Thursday.听第 8段材料，回答第 10至 12题。10. Who is the man speaker?A. The womans husband. B. A customer. C. A worker at a supermarket.11. How does the woman recognize a ripe fruit?A. By pressing. B. By smelling. C. By tasting.12. Whats the wom
6、ans attitude toward the mans words?A. Impatient. B. Angry. C. Favorable.听第 9段材料， 回答第 13至 16题。13. When does the conversation take place?A. On June25th. B. On July 5th. C. On July 15th. 14. What does the man prefer to do in Mexico?A. Go to the bars. B. Do water sports. C. Take a road trip.15. What wil
7、l the two speakers do together?A. Learn to swim and dive.B. Find a hotel room at a medium price.C. Get international driving licenses.16. What are the two speakers mainly talking about?A. A vacation plan. B. Great places in Mexico. C. Vacation experiences.听第 10段材料，回答第 17至 20题17. What will be announc
8、ed at the party?A. A new sales plan. B. A new sales manager. C. The top salesmen.- 3 -18. Who is required to sign on the sheet?A. People who cant attend the party.B. People who will attend the party.C. People who will be the top salesmen.19. What will they do later?A. Hold a farewell party for Abel.
9、B. Confirm the time of the annual party.C. Choose a person to take charge of the decorations.20. Why does the man need a volunteer?A. To help him with the party. B. To take Abels place. C. To help him with his work.第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分 40分）第 1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
10、在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AThree months before I was born, my Dad met a stranger who was new to our small town. From the beginning, Dad was fascinated with this enchanting newcomer and soon invited him to live with our family. The stranger was quickly accepted and was around to welcome me into the world a few mont
11、hs later.As I grew up, I never questioned his place in my family. In my young mind, he had a special position. My parents were complementary instructors：Mom taught me the words, and Dad taught me to obey them. But the stranger. He was our storyteller. He would keep us spellbound for hours on end wit
12、h adventures, mysteries and comedies.If I wanted to know anything about politics, history or science, he always knew the answers about the past, understood the present and even seemed able to predict the future! He made me laugh, and he made me cry. The stranger never stopped talking, but Dad didnt
13、seem to mind.I now know that my early concepts about relationship were influenced strongly by - 4 -the stranger. Time after time, he opposed the values of my parents, yet he was seldom blamed.and NEVER asked to leave.More than fifty years have passed since the stranger moved in with our family. He h
14、as blended(融合 ) right in but is not nearly as fascinating as he was at first. Still, if you were to walk into my parents room today, you would still find him sitting over in his corner, waiting for someone to listen to him talk and watch him draw his pictures. His name?We just call him.“TV”.He has a
15、 younger sister now. We call her “Computer”.21. When the stranger came to live with our family, he was _.A. ignored by the children B. accepted by every family member C. abandoned because it was too noisy D. driven away for no reason22. The stranger can do all the following things EXCEPT that he can
16、 _.A. tell us some funny stories B. reject the adviceC. influence the childrens character D. predict the future23. The underlined word “spellbound” in Paragraph 2 most probably means _.A. concentrated B. puzzled C. astonished D. fascinated24. What can we learn from the last three paragraphs of the p
17、assage?A. The TV set is out of fashion and often breaks down. B. Old as he is, we like the stranger best.C. The computer is more advanced and has gained greater popularity.D. We decide to throw the TV set away immediately.BJoey was born with club feet(畸形足). The doctors convinced his parents that wit
18、h treatment he would be able to walk normallybut would never run very well. The first three years of his life were spent in surgery, casts and braces. By - 5 -the time he was eight, you wouldnt know he had a problem when you saw him walk.The children in his neighborhood ran around during play, and J
19、oey would jump right in and run and play, too. His parents never told him he probably wouldnt be able to run as well as the other children. So he didnt know.In seventh grade he decided to go out for the cross-country team. Every day he trained with the team. He worked harder than othersperhaps he se
20、nsed the abilities that seemed to come naturally to others did not come naturally to him. Although the entire team ran, only the top seven runners would be chosen. His parents didnt tell him he probably would never make the team. So he didnt know.He continued to run four to five miles a day, every d
21、ayeven the day he had a fever of 103 degrees Fahrenheit. His mother was worried, so she went to look for him after school. She found him running all alone. The sweat ran down his face. Yet he looked straight ahead and kept running. His parents never told him he couldnt run four miles with a high fev
22、er. So he didnt know.Two weeks later, the names of the team runners were posted. Joey was number six on the list. Joey had made the team. His parents never told him he shouldnt expect to make the team. They never told him he couldnt do it. So he didnt know. He just did it. 25. What can we know about
23、 Joey as a child?A. He couldnt walk normally at 8. B. He admired other kids for running.C. The born disability made him anxious. D. He received much medical treatment.26. Whats Joeys mothers attitude to his training for the team?A. Sympathetic and anxious.B. Optimistic and encouraging.C. Disapprovin
24、g with much self-blame.- 6 -D. Supportive with little expectation.27. Why didnt Joeys parents tell him the truth?A. To avoid setting limits to his potential.B. For fear he couldnt make the team.C. To encourage him to run like other kids.D. In case he would be looked down upon.28. The reason why the
25、author repeats“So he didnt know.”is_A. to draw a conclusion. B. to show the authors emotion.C. to help the story develop.D. to arouse readers interest.CThe NutcrackerTime: May 5Place: Wuhan TheaterEnjoy a fairy tale coming to life with this amazing production, presented by the famous Russian State B
26、allet. The ballet tells the story of a little girl who receives a nutcracker as a present on Christmas Eve. Suddenly, it transforms into a little prince, and he takes the girl on a voyage through the Land of Snow. This production is a superb performance which lived up to the mystery of the charming
27、Russian classic.Hello SadnessTime: Ongoing until May 1Place: Shanghai Art Theater This play is adapted from the 1954 French novel Bonjour Tristesse, written by Francoise Sagan when she was only 18. The story is about a 17-year-old girl, Cecile, who lives with her father Raymond. When Raymond finally
28、 decides to settle down with a woman, Cecile worries about how her life will change, and she - 7 -tries to destroy the marriage. Be prepared for a sad ending.Rain ZoneTime: Ongoing until June 19Place: Zhujiang Party Pier Beer Culture & Art Zone, GuangzhouIf you have wondered what it is like to walk
29、in the rain without getting wet, this is an exhibition you shouldnt miss. This artistic equipment allows visitors to walk through falling water, but sensors make sure that the water stops falling wherever a person is standing. The experience will provide you with the interesting feeling that youre c
30、ontrolling the rain.Claude MonetTime: May 1 to Aug 31Place: Beijing World Art MuseumIf you are an art fan who also enjoys modern technology, you should make time for this multimedia exhibition. The high-tech art show displays about 400 copies of Claude Monets work and records the life of the artist
31、himself. The exhibition takes you through Monets artistic career. With the help of 3-D technology, visitors can also travel to Monets hometown to see how his masterpieces were created.29. Which place may satisfy a dance fan in May?A. Wuhan Theater.B. Shanghai Art Theater. C. Zhujiang Party Pier Beer
32、 Culture & Art Zone. D. Beijing World Art Museum. 30. What can we learn about the play Hello Sadness?A. Its produced by a teenager. B. Ceciles father treats her badly. C. Its an adaptation from a novel.D. Ceciles family live in harmony.31. Which can you still enjoy in July?A. Hello Sadness. B. The N
33、utcracker.- 8 -C. Rain Zone. D. Claude Monet.32. What do the last two events have in common?A. They are exhibitions of paintings. B. They depend on modern technology. C. They are held in memory of different artists.D. They allow visitors to control the equipment. D A new study, conducted by British
34、company Mindlab International, has found that listening to music at work increases accuracy and speed, The Telegraph reported. Perhaps, some parents disagree with this idea, saying, “Switch off the music and concentrate!“ Well, if thats the case with your parents, you might now be able to convince t
35、hem that you have science on your side.The company gave 26 participants a series of different tasks for five days in a row, including spell checking, mathematical word problems, data entry, and abstract reasoning. The participants completed these tasks while listening to music or no music at all.The
36、 results showed that while music was playing, 88% of participants produced their most accurate test results and 81% completed their fastest work. David Lewis, chairman of Mindlab International, told The Telegraph, “Music is a very powerful management tool if you want to increase not only the efficie
37、ncy of your workforce but also their emotional state. they are going to become more positive about the work.“However, you may have a list of your favorite songs, but not all kinds of music match all homework. For maths or other subjects involving numbers or attention to detail, you should listen to
38、classical music, the study found. In the study, pop music enabled participants to complete their tasks 58% faster than when listening to no music at all. If you are reviewing your English writing, pop music is the best choice, as it is the best kind for spell checking. - 9 -It cut mistakes by 14%, c
39、ompared to listening to no music. After finishing your homework, do you often take time to check your answers? Maybe, some dance music is suitable for you.33.Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. Music helps us to learn B. We cannot live without music C. Different music, di
40、fferent lives D. Music in the classroom.34.What did the participants have to do in the study？A. Persuade their parents to listen to music.B. Listen to the same music together.C. Try their best to choose the most suitable music.D. Finish tasks with music or without music at all.35.What does the under
41、lined word “they“ refer to in Para 3？A. tools B. results C. tests D. participants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。Sleeping in class prevents you from paying attention to the teacher as well as stops you from learning about the material that is being taught. 36 .It is
42、important to determine why you are falling asleep in class and try to change the situation so that you are able to stay awake and pass all of your classes. There are a number of different tricks you can use to try to stay awake, as well as habits you can adopt to help your alertness.Get a full night
43、s sleep on school nights. The National Sleep Foundation has reported that teenagers may need more sleep than adults. 37 .This is a key part to staying awake in class. If you are not tired, you are unlikely to fall asleep.Eat a healthy breakfast full of nutritious foods. 38 .If you get hungry - 10 -o
44、r tired in the middle of the day, try eating a healthy snack like a piece of fruit or some biscuits. If necessary, drink something with sugar or caffeine in it directly before the class.39 . If you are actively engaged in the information the teacher is presenting, you are less likely to doze off. Ta
45、king notes, asking questions and otherwise getting involved in classroom activities and discussions will make you far less likely to doze off.Contact your doctor in order to rule out medical conditions that can cause you to fall asleep. 40 . Prescription drugs may also cause sleepiness or drowsiness
46、 as a side effect, so discuss any medicines you are taking with your doctor.A. Get involved during class.B. Early to bed, early to rise.C. Sleeping more helps a lot in your study.D. It can also get you in trouble with your teachers.E. It provides you with enough protein to fuel your body.F. Go to be
47、d earlier and make sure you get as many hours of sleep as your body needs.G. If you have a medical condition that is causing you to fall asleep in class, it will need to be treated by a professional. 第三部分：英语知识运用（共三节，满分 55分）第一节：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。Kindness is a simple answer in a sometimes difficult and challenging world. For a long time it has been my manner to 41 and appreciate all people and to 42 others to do the same.
