1、石景山区 2017-2018 学年第二学期高二期末试卷英语学校_姓名_准考证号_考生须知1本试卷共 10 页，三道大题（120 分） 。考 120 分钟。2请在试卷和答题卡上准确填写学校名称、姓名和准考证号。3试题答案一律填涂或书写在答题卡上，选择题用 2B 铅笔作答，其他试题用黑色字迹签字笔作答，在试卷上作答无效。4考试结束时，考生应将试卷和答题卡按要求放在桌面上，待监考员收回。第一部分、知识应用（共 30 小题，40 分。 ）第一节：语法填空（共 10 小题，10 分。每小题 1 分）阅读下面十段独立的语段，在空白处填入一个适当的词或括号内词的正确形式，使得语段意义完整、合理。1. One
2、 of the greatest sources of unhappiness is the difficulty we have in accepting things as they are. When we see something we dont like, we wish _ could be different.2. They hide in trees, hang from helicopters, and even follow people down on motorcycles so that they can a shot of a superstar. They ar
3、e paparazziphotographers who make a living by _ (take) pictures of the rich and famous.3. Fast-food restaurants are very popular in the United States. They are popular because the service is fast and the prices are low. Of all the fast-food restaurants, McDonalds is probably _ (popular).4. I had bee
4、n working at a caf called Pacific Desserts for two years. One day the kitchen manager left his job. I had worked there the longest. So I _ (give) the kitchen managers work, but not the title or the pay.5. A lot of my friends are moving out of the city. Theyre buying houses in the countryside _ they
5、want to get away from the noise, smog, traffic, and crime of the city.6. As soon as we arrived at Mount Tai in the afternoon, we started to climb it. Then we checked into a hotel on the top of the mountain at 9 pm _ (watch) the sun rise the next morning.7. Parrots that are trained to talk often say
6、silly things like “Polly wants a cracker.” Although these birds have learned to copy the sounds that make up the words, they _ (not know) what theyre saying.8. Bike Share Toronto is the citys official bike share program, _ (design) for locals and visitors. There are 200 Bike Share Toronto stations a
7、nd 2,000 bikes across the city, making Bike Share the most available way to get around and explore.9. Chinese adults read news and posts on smartphone for more than 40 minutes a day on average. The survey showed that 66.4 percent of adults in China used App to read, of _ 72.9 percent read news, 67.1
8、 percent read their friends updates and 20.9 percent read posts on public reports.10. I traveled a long distance from India in order to join my mother, who _ (be) here for three years, hoping America would help my future.第二节：完形填空（共 20 小题，30 分。每小题 1.5 分）阅读下面短文，从各题 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案。Mansour
9、 Khalid is a 37-year-old taxi driver in New York City. In 2016, his son, Saad, was born with 11 heart disease. When Mr. Khalid saw him in the hospital after work, he would bring 12 for the doctors and nurses there. This small but common gift always 13 them.Last April, Saad died at 18 months old. Mr.
10、 Khalid was very sad, 14 he always remembered the 15 of the doctors and nurses when he gave them coffee. He decided to 16 his taxi into a “moving celebration” for his passengers. He spent $300 a month keeping a box on the back seat of his 17 full of sweets.From his 18 in the hospital with his son, M
11、r. Khalid learned that giving to others could at least hide his feelings of 19 . Slowly, his taxi has become famous and he has a steady stream of 20 . He often receives 21 for pickups from his old passengers.But the 13,000 other taxis in New York dont want to follow his 22 . The $300 a month Mr. Kha
12、lid spends on candy can be a heavy burden（负担） for most taxis. And many drivers dont 23 him and say ifs foolish of him to do this. His behavior causes anger 24 the other drivers and they even think what Mr. Khalid does is to have more customers and he is 25 the rule of the taxi field.But Mr. Khalid s
13、aid he just wanted to give people 26 . “Everybody is depressed because living in New York City is not 27 . So when New Yorkers see all the candies and chocolates, they 28 up,” Mr. Khalid explained. “And their happiness makes me happy in 29 . And thus I can 30 the pain of losing Saad for a moment.”11
14、. A. ordinary B. slight C. strong D. serious12. A. coffee B. candies C. money D. flowers13. A. terrified B. puzzled C. excited D. shocked14. A. and B. for C. so D. but15. A. horror B. smile C. worry D. courage16. A. move B. turn C. drive D. put17. A. carriage B. bike C. taxi D. motorcycle18. A. expe
15、rience B. adventure C. expenses D. remarks19. A. thanks B. loss C. power D. pride20. A. drivers B. friends C. buyers D. customers21. A. answers B. rewards C. trips D. requests22. A. words B. rules C. example D. life23. A. expect B. understand C. protect D. value24. A. among B. on C. with D. besides2
16、5. A. breaking B. making C. searching D. building.26. A. shock B. time C. joy D. hope27. A. easy B. interesting C. possible D. different28. A. turn B. put C. cheer D. get29. A. case B. place C. advance D. return30. A. refuse B. forget C. recognize D. forgive第二部分、阅读理解（共 20 小题，45 分。 ）第一节：阅读下面短文，从各题 A、
17、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳答案。（共 9 小题，18 分。每小题 2 分）AEgyptFood is a major part of every culture. After all, everyone needs to eat! But each country has its own traditions on what people eat and when.EgyptEgyptians commonly start the day with a drink, sometimes going with bread. Breakfast can be eaten any time af
18、ter this but before the days main meal. In the past, this main meal was served at around 3:00 p.m. But now people work longer hours and eat when they get home at around 6:00 p.m. Dinner parties are held later, around 9:00 p.m.Most Egyptian meals include bread or ice, cooked vegetables and beans or m
19、eat.FranceFrance is known for its fine cooking, and its people take food seriously. Most eat three meals a day at fixed times and never snack between meals. Breakfast is a light meal of bread and coffee. They eat lunch at around 1:00 p.m. and a dinner with multiple courses after 8:00 p.m.The French
20、consider eating a social activity. Eating alone is hard to see, and eating while doing something else is unheard-of. The French take time to enjoy their meals and visitors should do the same.BrazilLike the French, Brazilians usually eat a light breakfast. Lunch, the largest meal of the day, usually
21、consists of meat, rice, potatoes, beans and vegetables. Between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., people enjoy a smaller meal with their families.Brazilians dont mind eating a hurried or light meal and sometimes buy food from street carts. But they always finish eating before walking away.The United StatesAm
22、ericans ancestors came from many countries, so American eating habits differ. Some take time to prepare and eat a hot breakfast. Others take a bagel（面包圈）while rushing out the door or just skip breakfast. For lunch, most Americans eat a sandwich or leftovers. Traditionally, families got together for
23、a large evening meal around 6:00, but now busy schedules force many families to eat in turns. American restaurant servings tend to be huge. But you dont have to finish them; taking leftovers home is common.31. People of Egypt usually start a day with _.A. a drink B. a bagelC. some meat D. some veget
24、ables32. In which country do people consider lunch the largest meal?A. Egypt. B. France.C. Brazil. D. The United States.33. The underlined phrase “skip breakfast” in the last paragraph means.A. Cook breakfast B. Enjoy breakfastC. Not have breakfast D. Not serve breakfast34. What does the passage mai
25、nly talk about?A. Life styles. B. Eating habits.C. Delicious food. D. Restaurant culture.B1 With a satisfied smile, Keisha finished the last sentence of her English essay about one of her heroes, Rosa Parks, an important figure in the Civil Rights Movement.2 “Keisha,” her mother shouted from downsta
26、irs. “Its almost 4:15.”3 “Dont worry. I wont be late. ” Keisha pulled down a storybook from her bookshelf, as she always read to the nursing homes residents. And on an impulse（一时心血来潮）, she added her English notebook as well.4 As Keisha came running in the door, the manager told her, “We have a new r
27、esident this week, Mrs. Ruby Watson. Shes still adjusting to her new surroundings. Youll find her in Room 28. And by the way, Keisha, good luck.”5 Keisha walked down the hallway at a quick pace. As she entered Room 28, she met two sharp brown eyes staring at her doubtfully.6 “Im Keisha Jackson, a vo
28、lunteer,” Keisha explained. “I come here to help pass the time with residents, or read to them, or, . . .” Keisha started stammering（结巴）as Mrs. Watson continued to stare at her.7 “I didnt request anyone to keep me company,” Mrs. Watson interrupted. “Im alone most of the time, and thats how I prefer
29、it.”8 “I brought along some funny stories,” Keisha said hesitantly.9 “Im not in the mood for funny stories,” Mrs. Watson replied angrily. “What else do you have?”10 Nervously, Keisha opened her notebook to her essay. She read the title aloud, “Rosa Parks: A Woman of Courage and Faith.” She glanced a
30、t Mrs. Watson to see how she might react, but to her surprise, Mrs. Watsons face relaxed and her eyes shone. “Read to me about Rosa,” Mrs. Watson said.11 Keisha read how Rosa Parks refusal to give up her seat to a white passenger on a bus in 1955 inspired the protest that became a turning point in t
31、he struggle for civil rights.12 “I walked with Rosa Parks and Dr. Martin Luther King,” Mrs. Watson said with pride. “That was the greatest moment of my life because” She paused.13 “Because you were a woman of courage and conviction too.”14 Sitting up straighter, Mrs. Watson said, “Yes, I was and I s
32、till am. Thank you for reminding me, Keisha. Next Thursday, I will tell you my story.”35. What did Keisha often do in the nursing home?A. To teach people a foreign language. B. To clean the houses of the residents.C. To collect information for her essay. D. To help kill time with people there.36. Wh
33、y did the manager wish Keisha good luck before she visited Mrs. Watson?A. Mrs. Watson could be difficult. B. Mrs. Watson was in poor health.C. Keisha was feeling nervous. D. Keisha was a shy person.37. Mrs. Watsons eyes (Para. 10) suggested that she was _.A. amused B. puzzled C. annoyed D. intereste
34、d38. What effect did Keishas essay have on Mrs. Watson?A. It aroused her curiosity in volunteer work.B. It built up her expectation for more visitors.C. It awoke her pride in her struggle for civil rights.D. It changed her attitude to the Civil Rights Movement.39. Readers may find this story inspiri
35、ng because _.A. a girl enjoys learning about her heroes B. a girl helps someone feel appreciatedC. a woman overcomes hardship by herself D. a woman gathers the courage for life第二节：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。 （共 5 小题，10 分。每小题 2 分）What Does the Nervous System Do?How does the body know to
36、 breathe and move? The central nervous system tells the body what to do. 40 This is a very busy system because it is responsible for all the thinking humans do. It also controls all the voluntary movements of the body and the involuntary actions that keep a person alive, such as breathing, sleeping,
37、 and digesting food.41 Here is one example: if a person wants to kick a football, the brain sends a message to the foot to kick the ball. The message is sent from the brain to the foot through nerves in the body. The spinal cord（脊髄）connects the brain with the nerves to send messages back and forth.D
38、o people have to think about everything their bodies do? 42 Kicking a ball, jumping, or reading a book, are voluntary actions. The person knows he or she wants to kick the ball and thinks about it before it happens. When a person claps his or her hands, reads a book, or eats dinner, the brain sends
39、these messages through the central nervous system. Other actions are involuntary. People do not spend time thinking about breathing. 43 44 There are many books that people can read to learn more about it. The Internet also offers a lot of information. Of course, people can also talk with doctors abo
40、ut this amazing body-messaging system.A. The answer is no.B. How does the central nervous system work?C. It is just one of the systems of the human body.D. It happens also because of the central nervous system.E. How does the nervous system affect mental performance?F. Where can people learn more ab
41、out the central nervous system?G. Researchers suspect that humans central nervous system breaks down in old age.第三节：阅读下面短文，根据每小题的要求完成答题任务。 （共 8 小题，17 分。 ）Four Can Be Better Than FiveMembers of the Green Valley School Board,My name is Rick Smithfield. I am a sixth grader at Green Valley Middle School
42、. I just moved to this area last summer. Many people might still consider me to be new. I have made many adjustments this past school year. I have seen how the teachers, staff, school board members, and the community work together to provide the best education possible for students at this school. I
43、 have nearly finished one school year here. I have had to get used to a more traditional approach to educating students. Today, I would like to share an idea with you. I hope you might consider it as part of your plans for the future of educating students like me in this community.My idea involves m
44、oving away from a five day school week and introducing a four-day week. We used this system in the last school I attended. My parents and I have seen the benefits this unique schedule provides. Additionally, the school district can continue to maintain the state educational standards.By law, student
45、s are required to attend school 35 hours per week. Our current schedule divides this time into 7 hours on each of five school days. To create a four-day week, we would need to divide 7 more hours into these four days. This seems like a much longer school day. However, if we extended our school day f
46、rom 7:15 A.M. to 400 PM., it would give us the required 35 hours a week of school. I think most people would agree that this schedule still seems fairly traditional.There are many advantages to having a four day school week. Teacher would have an extra day to grade papers or create lesson plans. Tea
47、chers could also attend training classes and meetings or even make doctor appointments on this day. This would greatly reduce the need for teachers to miss class time. At school, having more time in class could benefit teachers too. They would have more time to extend their lessons or to work with s
48、tudents requiring extra help.Students would benefit from this arrangement too. A longer school day would allow students to complete lessons, such as science experiments, without interruption, Also, an extra day off would allow students more time to work on projects or study for tests. Like teachers,
49、 students could also use this extra day to attend doctor appointments. The extra day might also allow families to spend more time together.A four-day week can benefit the school financially too. The school could save money on utilities such as lighting and heating on the days the school is closed.Changing- to a four-day week system may seem like an extreme idea at first. However, other school districts have grow
