1、- 1 -育才学校 20172018 学年第二学期期末考试高二（实验班）英语试卷（满分 150 分 ，时间 120 分钟）第 I 卷第一题 听力理解（共两节，共 20 小题，每小题 1.5 分，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
2、 阅 读 下 一 小 题 。 每 段对 话 仅 读 一 遍 。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- 2 -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
3、读 两 遍 。- 3 - 4 -第二题 阅读理解（每小题 2 分，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。AMicroplastic particles(微塑料颗粒)appear to be killing fish because some baby fish prefer to eat the particles rather than their actual food, researchers have warned.With fears tha
4、t the amount of plastic in the oceans could soon equal the weight of fish in the sea, scientists have become increasingly concerned about the effects on the marine environment.Now a study published in the journal Science has found that baby perch(鲈鱼)will actively choose to eat plastic over the plank
5、ton they would normally feed on. The researchers said this greatly increased death rates of the perch, stopping their growth and appearing to change usually behavior. For example, thy are - 5 -losing the ability to smell a predator(捕食者), which makes them much more vulnerable.For example, they seemed
6、 to lose the ability to smell a predator that made them much more vulnerable.Professor Peter Eklov, a co-author of the Science paper, said: “This is the first time an animal has been found to prefer to eat plastic particles over food. Increases in microplastic pollution in the Baltic Sea and decreas
7、es of the coastal basic species(物种)have recently been noticed. When placed in a tank, perch exposed to microplastic were eaten four times more quickly than perch that had not been eating plastic.”Fellow researcher Oona Lpnnstedt stressed the effects of fish eating large amounts of plastic were likel
8、y to be felt throughout the food chain. “If early life-history stages of other species are similarly affected by microplastics, this will in turn increase death rates, so the effects on marine ecosystems could be lasting,” she said.Microplastic is produced as larger pieces of plastic waste are broke
9、n down in the environment, but large quantities of microfibers from synthetic clothes-materials essentially made of plastic-are produced each time they are washed and are small enough to pass through waste water treatment plants and get into the sea.Cosmetics(化妆品)companies are also continuing to put
10、 microplastic pieces into their products, but the industry says it will try to stop using them by 2020.21.What are the scientists worried about?A. The loss of food sources B. The rising water temperatureC. Large amounts of plastic in the ocean D. Fishes growing bigger and bigger22.The underlined wor
11、d “vulnerable” in paragraph 3 probably means “_”.A. easily harmed B. strongC. active D. well protected23.What can we know from the text?A. Only species that eat plastic particles will be affected- 6 -B. Fish farming contributes much to the pollution of the food chainC. Microplastic means the breakdo
12、wn of large pieces of plasticD. Products used in our daily life may produce microplastic24.What would be the best title for the text?A. Lets Protect the Marine AnimalsB. Fish Prefer to Eat Plastic over FoodC. The Effects of Plastic PollutionD. The Oceans Are Full of Microplastic ParticlesBOur warmin
13、g planet is expected to face serious water crisis（危机）in the coming decades which means each nations natural resource will be more important than ever.- 7 -25.According to the statistics,what is the world average of freshwater resource per person?A. 244,973 cubic kilometers B. 241 cubic kilometersC.
14、3,642 cubic kilometers D. 6,122 cubic kilometers26.Which country or region has the most freshwater resource per year?A. Guyana B. BrazilC. Iceland D. China27.Which country or region appears twice on the top 5 lists?A. Bhutan B. SeychellesC. Canada D. SurinameCWell, parents, surprise! Lots of us are
15、using Twitter and Facebook to thumb rides, and not just to school. Its awkward to be refused when you call a friend and ask for a ride. But with Twitter, you just look for other people heading the same way.It may sound risky, so many teens stay within their own social circles to find rides, and dont
16、 branch out beyond friends when asking on Twitter just like me, - 8 -but to some young people, especially those taking longer trips, stranger danger is less of a concern.“I think the digital connection of young people is really important, because younger generations grew up sharing things on line, s
17、haring files, photos, music, etc, so theyve been very used to sharing,” said Juliet Schor, a sociology professor at Boston College.The sharing economy got big during the recession (经济衰退), allowing people to access more goods, services using technology and even to share costs. And that technology, fo
18、r me, is what the car was for my mom, a gateway to more freedom, like what my friend Earl says, “The symbol of freedom isnt the car any more because theres technology out there connecting you to a car.”According to the researchers at the University of Michigan, 30 years ago, eight in ten American 18
19、-year-olds had a drivers license compared to six in ten today. So its not that surprising that on my 16th birthday I wasnt rushing to get a license but an iPhone.“Driving, for young people, does mean they have to disconnect from their technology, and thats a negative. So if they could sit in the pas
20、sage side and still be connected, thats going to be a plus.” Schor continued.To me, another plus is that ridesharing represents something, something much bigger than trying to save money. I see it as evidence that people still depend on each other. My generation shares their cars and apartments the
21、way neighbors used to share cups of sugar. For the system to work, some of us still need our own cars. But until I get my own version of the silver Super Beetle, you can find me on Twitter.28.The American teens prefer to possess an iPhone as a birthday gift because _.A. it is most fashionable and co
22、ol B. they are bored with driving carsC. they are fond of being connected D. it is much cheaper than a car29.We can learn from the text that _.A. Twitter is a website for teens to make friends and achieve goals- 9 -B. ridesharing can be seen as a sign that people still count on each otherC. drwing c
23、ars for teens means a plus and connecting with technologyD. having a car and cost-sharing symbolize more freedom for the authors mother30.Professor Juliet would agree that _.A. young people will sit waiting to be contacted by reading a passageB. sharing economy is bound to be responsible for the rec
24、essionC. young people tend to share a car with strangers by means of TwitterD. being connected via technology comes first for young people31.The best title for the passage is probably _.A. Twitter, an Awesome Website B. Cars or iPhoneC. Teens Use Twitter to Thumb Rides D. Cool Teens on the GoD“Cleve
25、rness is a gift while kindness is a choice. Gifts are easy theyre given after all. Choices can be hard.” Jeff Bezos. I got the idea to start Amazon 16 years ago. I came across the fact that the Internet usage was growing at 2,300 percent per year. Id never seen or heard of anything that grew that fa
26、st, and the idea of building an online bookstore with millions of titles was very exciting to me. I had just turned 30 years old, and Id been married for a year. I told my wife MacKenzie that I wanted to quit my job and go to do this crazy thing that probably wouldnt work since most start-ups dont,
27、and I wasnt sure what to expect. MacKenzie told me I should go for it. As a young boy, Id been a garage inventor. Id always wanted to be an inventor, and she wanted me to follow my passion.I was working at a financial firm in New York City with a bunch of very smart people, and I had a brilliant bos
28、s that I much admired. I went to my boss and told him I wanted to start a company selling books on the Internet. He took me on a long walk in Central Park, listened carefully to me, and finally said, “That sounds like a really good idea, but it would be an even better idea for someone who didnt alre
29、ady have a good job.” That logic made some sense to me, and he convinced me to think about it for 48 hours before making a final - 10 -decision. Seen in that light, it really was a difficult choice, but ultimately (最后), I decided I had to give it a shot. I didnt think Id regret trying and failing. A
30、nd I suspected I would always be haunted by a decision to not try at all.After much consideration, I took the less safe path to follow my passion, and Im proud of that choice. For all of us, in the end, we are our choices.32.What inspired the author with the idea of building an online bookstore? A.
31、His dream of being an inventor. B. The support of his wife.C. The greatly increasing usage of the Internet. D. Millions of exciting titles.33.Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined sentence?.A. The idea of not trying would keep coming to his mind and disturb him. B. He would
32、be very excited if he tried it out. C. He would be always having a doubt if he didnt try. D. The decision to not try the online bookstore would terrify him.34.We can know from the passage that _.A. the boss thought the idea was suitable for the authorB. the author wanted someone else to try the idea
33、C. the author might not regret if he failed the ideaD. the author might go back to his boss if he failed35.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. Cleverness and Kindness B. The Starting of AmazonC. Following My Passion D. We Are What We Choose第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）根据短
34、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。 Christmas is a time for relaxing, having fun and spending time with family and friends.36.It can be difficult to find the motivation for study when everyone around you is having so much fun. So, here are my top five tips for revising - 11 -effectively over the
35、Christmas break.Set aside a few hours a day to revise.Find the best time to revise and make sure that you stick to your timetable! For example, I find that I work best in the morning. 37.Plan something fun to do every day.Even if its just going for coffee with a friend or watching a film at home, th
36、is will give you something to look forward to and motivate you to finish your revision.Explain to your family why your revision is important.38.So, make efforts to tell them why your exams are important. Perhaps you can agree to do something nice with them when your exams are over.39.It is important
37、 to take some time to relax. When you do get back to revising, youll probably find it easier to concentrate. Pick the most important days for you and your family to concentrate on celebrating Christmas!Remember that it wont last forever.You might have to spend your Christmas revising this year, and
38、perhaps for a few more years, but soon enough youll be free of exams forever. 30.Have a great Christmas and make sure you find a balance between studying and celebrating. Good luck in your exams!A. Spare your time for your family.B. Make sure that you take a few days off!C. So I get up fairly early
39、and do a few hours of revision.D. Sometimes it can be difficult for family to understand you.E. However, for many of us, it is also time to prepare for January exams.F. Otherwise, you may probably fall into trouble with your friends and family.G. And after spending time revising, your future Christm
40、ases will seem even better!第三题 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节 完形填空 （共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）- 12 -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。It is unavoidable that you have one of those days when nothing seems to go right. Although you try to keep a 1 attitude towards the day, you find yo
41、urself getting worn down and starting to 2about the way things are going. And then 3 walks up to you, gives you a smile and asks if you would like to have a cup of coffee with them. The small act of 4brings a smile to your face as you tell them you would love to.It does not take much 5to perform an
42、act of kindness. The effort is in learning 6it is needed the most and bringing yourself to do it. 7 if you had been the person mentioned above who saw you 8 throughout your day, you might not have felt so inclined(倾向于的) to be9More than likely, you would have wanted to keep your distance and be criti
43、cal of that complaining. But that person 10that you needed that act of kindness to brighten your day. In being 11to have understanding and compassion for others you will find it 12 to show kindness to them.Criticizing others not only makes them defensive against you, but it also 13 you from getting
44、what you need or want from someone. 14, try to understand why people do what they do. After all they do have their 15 for their words and actions. In understanding their motivations, you are breeding tolerance, sympathy and kindness, and the other person will 16his or her defenses.Dale Carnegie wrot
45、e, “ Perhaps you will17tomorrow the kind words you say today, but the recipient may cherish them over a lifetime.” In showing them kindness, they are more likely to be more productive at work as well as at home, and your act of kindness will make a lasting18on them. They are more likely to do nearly
46、 anything for you that you ask19they have more trust in you. It is finding the good in people instead of the bad that20us to motivate them through our kind ways and receive their kindness in return41.A.doubtful B.neutral C.depressing D.positive 42.A.argue B.complain C.talk D.think - 13 -43.A.someone
47、 B.everyone C.he D.anyone 44.A.patience B.trust C.kindness D.funniness 46.A.where B.how C.what D.when 47.A.In short B.For example C.As a result D.After all 48.A.working B.talking C.worrying D.complaining 49.A.careful B.annoyed C.kind D.disappointed 50.A.understood B.accepted C.promised D.agreed 51.A
48、.able B.certain C.eager D.afraid 52.A.hard B.polite C.easy D.important 53.A.makes B.stops C.allows D.reduces 54.A.Meanwhile B.Then C.Besides D.Instead 55.A.reasons B.decisions C.choices D.rules 56.A.build up B.come to C.let down D.turn down 57.A.explain B.forget C.recall D.recognize 58.A.choice B.decision C.Impression D.comparison 59.A.although B.unless C.once D.since 60.A.turns B.warns C.allows D.introduces - 1
