英语（15-16班）卷·2018届江西省景德镇市第一中学高二上学期期末考试（2017-01） 7页

‎2016-2017学年度高二15、16班期末考试 ‎ 英语试卷 说明: 本试卷共两卷, 第一卷和第二卷。第一卷的答案请涂在答题卡上, 第二卷的答案请写 在答题卡上的规定位置。交卷时交答题卡。试卷总分为 150 分, 考试时间为 120 分钟。‎ 第一卷（选择题，共 120 分）‎ 第一部分 听力测试（共两节，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 阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。‎ 第二部分 阅读理解 第一节 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。 （共15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）‎ A California Condor's Shocking Recovery California condors are North America's largest birds，with wing－length of up to 3 meters. In the 1980s，electrical lines and lead poisoning (铅中毒) nearly drove them to dying out. Now，electric shock training and medical treatment are helping to rescue these big birds.‎ In the late 1980s，the last few condors were taken from the wild to be bred (繁殖)．Since 1992，there have been multiple reintroductions to the wild，and there are now more than 150 flying over California and nearby Arizona，Utah and Baja in Mexico.‎ Electrical lines have been killing them off.“As they go in to rest for the night，they just don't see the power lines，”says Bruce Rideout of San Diego Zoo. Their wings can bridge the gap between lines，resulting in electrocution (电死) if they touch two lines at once.‎ So scientists have come up with a shocking idea. Tall poles，placed in large training areas，teach the birds to stay clear of electrical lines by giving them a painful but un－deadly electric shock. Before the training was introduced，66% of set－free birds died of electrocution. This has now dropped to 18%.‎ Lead poisoning has proved more difficult to deal with. When condors eat dead bodies of other animals containing lead，they absorb large quantities of lead. This affects their nervous systems and ability to produce baby birds，and can lead to kidney (肾) failure and death. So condors with high levels of lead are sent to Los Angeles Zoo，where they are treated with calcium EDTA，a chemical that removes lead from the blood over several days. This work is starting to pay off. The annual death rate for adult condors has dropped from 38% in 2000 to 5.4% in 2011.‎ Rideout's team thinks that the California condors' average survival time in the wild is now just under eight years.“Although these measures are not effective forever，they are vital for now，” he says.“They are truly good birds that are worth every effort we put into recovering them.”‎ ‎21．California condors attract researchers' interest because they ________．‎ A．are active at night B．had to be bred in the wild C．are found only in California D．almost died out in the 1980s ‎22．Researchers have found electrical lines are ________．‎ A．blocking condors' journey home B．big killers of California condors C．rest places for condors at night D．used to keep condors away ‎23．According to Paragraph 5，lead poisoning ________．‎ A．makes condors too nervous to fly B．has little effect on condors' kidneys C．can hardly be gotten rid of from condors' blood D．makes it difficult for condors to produce baby birds ‎24．This passage shows that ________．‎ A．the average survival time of condors is satisfactory B．Rideout's research interest lies in electric engineering C．the efforts to protect condors have brought good results D．researchers have found the final answers to the problem B Grandparents Answer a Call As a third－generation native of Brownsville，Texas，Mildred Garza never planned to move away. Even when her daughter and son asked her to move to San Antonio to help with their children，she politely refused. Only after a year of friendly discussion did Ms Garza finally say yes. That was four years ago. Today all three generations regard the move as a success，giving them a closer relationship than they would have had in separate cities.‎ No statistics show the number of grandparents like Garza who are moving closer to the children and grandchildren. Yet there is evidence suggesting that the trend is growing. Even President Obama's mother－in－law，Marian Robinson，has agreed to leave Chicago and move into the White House to help care for her granddaughters. According to a study of grandparents，83 percent of the people said Mrs. Robinson's decision will influence grandparents in the American family. Two－thirds believe more families will follow the example of Obama's family.‎ ‎“In the 1960s we were all a little wild and couldn't get away from home far enough or fast enough to prove we could do it on our own，”says Christine Crosby，publisher of Grand，a magazine for grandparents.“We now realize how important family is and how important it is to be near them，especially when you're raising children.”‎ Moving is not for everyone. Almost every grandparent wants to be with his or her grandchildren and is willing to make sacrifices，but sometimes it is wiser to say no and visit frequently instead. Having your grandchildren far away is hard，especially knowing your adult child is struggling，but giving up the life you know may be harder.‎ ‎25．Why was Garza's move a success?‎ A．It strengthened her family ties.‎ B．It improved her living conditions.‎ C．It enabled her to make more friends.‎ D．It helped her know more new places.‎ ‎26．What was the reaction of the public to Mrs. Robinson's decision?‎ A．17% expressed their support for it.‎ B．Few people responded sympathetically.‎ C．83% believed it had a bad influence.‎ D．The majority thought it was a trend.‎ ‎27．What did Crosby say about people in the 1960s?‎ A．They were unsure of themselves.‎ B．They were eager to raise more children.‎ C．They wanted to live away from their parents.‎ D．They had little respect for their grandparents.‎ ‎28．What does the author suggest the grandparents do in the last paragraph?‎ A．Make decisions in the best interests of their own.‎ B．Ask their children to pay more visits to them.‎ C．Sacrifice for their struggling children.‎ D．Get to know themselves better.‎ C More students than ever before are taking a gap year (间隔年) before going to university. It used to be called the “year off” between school and university. The gap－year phenomenon originated (起源) with the months left over to Oxbridge applicants between entrance exams in November and the start of the next academic year.‎ This year，25，310 students who have accepted places in higher education institutions have put off their entry until next year，according to statistics on university entrance provided by the University and College Admissions Service (UCAS)．‎ That is a record 14.7% increase in the number of students taking a gap year. Tony Higgins from UCAS said that the statistics are good news for everyone in higher education.“Students who take a well－planned year out are more likely to be satisfied with，and complete，their chosen course. Students who take a gap year are often more mature and responsible，”he said.‎ But not everyone is happy. Owain James，the president of the National Union of Students (NUS)，argued that the increase is evidence of student hardship—young people are being forced into earning money before finishing their education.“New students are now aware that they are likely to leave university up to ￡15，000 in debt. It is not surprising that more and more students are taking a gap year to earn money to support their study for the degree. NUS statistics show that over 40% of students are forced to work during term time and the figure increases to 90% during vacation periods，”he said.‎ ‎29．What do we learn about the gap year from the text?‎ A．It is flexible in length.‎ B．It is a time for relaxation.‎ C．It is increasingly popular.‎ D．It is required by universities.‎ ‎30．According to Tony Higgins，students taking a gap year ________.‎ A．are better prepared for college studies B．know a lot more about their future jobs C．are more likely to leave university in debt D．have a better chance to enter top universities ‎31．How does Owain James feel about the gap－year phenomenon?‎ A．He's puzzled. B．He's worried.‎ C．He's surprised. D．He's annoyed.‎ D A team of British surgeons has carried out Gaza's (加沙) first organ transplant for a long－term plan to train local medical staff to perform the operations.‎ Two patients underwent kidney (肾脏) transplants at the Shifa，Gaza's biggest public hospital. The operations were conducted a fortnight ago by a volunteer medical team from the Royal Liverpool hospital.‎ Ziad Matouk，42，was born with one kidney and was diagnosed with renal failure (肾衰竭) several years ago. Matouk，whose wife donated one of her kidneys，hopes to return to his job within six months. The couple had sought a transplant in Cairo，but were rejected as unsuitable at a state hospital and could not afford the fee at a private hospital.“We were desperate，” said ‎ Matouk.‎ The UK－Gaza link－up began about a year ago after Abdelkader Hammad，a doctor at the Royal Liverpool hospital，was contacted by an anaesthetist (麻醉师) at the Shifa，who outlined the difficulties the Gaza hospital was facing with dialysis (透析)．The Shifa is forced to rely on generators because of power cuts; spare parts for its aging dialysis machines have been difficult to import; and supplies of consumables are often scarce. After an exploratory trip last April，Hammad，whose family is Palestinian，and three colleagues from Liverpool arrived in Gaza via Egypt last month，bringing specialist equipment. Two patients were selected for surgery. The first，Mohammed Duhair，42，received a kidney donated by his younger brother in a six－hour operation. Two days later，Matouk received a transplant after his wife，Nadia，36，was found to be a good match. The surgery was carried out by the British team，assisted by doctors and nurses from the Shifa.”We are very satisfied with the results，“said Sobbi Skaik，head of surgery at the Gaza hospital.‎ Skaik hopes that Gaza medical teams will eventually carry out kidney transplants independently，and that other organ transplants may follow. The Shifa is working with the Gaza ministry of health on a plan to train its doctors，surgeons，nursing staff and laboratory technicians in transplant surgery at the Royal Liverpool.“Funding is a problem，”said Hammad.“In the meantime we'll go back as volunteers to Gaza for the next couple of years to do more transplants.”The Liverpool team's next visit is scheduled for May.‎ ‎32．What effect does Gaza's first organ transplant hope to get?‎ A．Helping poor Gaza people to regain health to make more money.‎ B．Releasing Gaza hospitals' pressure of lack of professional doctors.‎ C．Assisting the Royal Liverpool hospital in perfecting their operations.‎ D．Calling for international attention at Gaza's poor medical service.‎ ‎33．Why did the state hospital refuse to practice surgery for Ziad Matouk?‎ A．Because he couldn't afford the fee at a public hospital.‎ B．Because the hospital didn't accept dangerous patients.‎ C．Because they couldn't find a matched organ.‎ D．Because his condition was untreatable.‎ ‎34．What is the beginning of the cooperation between the Royal Liverpool hospital and Gaza?‎ A．A UK doctor contacted Gaza hospital.‎ B．The Shifa imported medical machines from the UK.‎ C．Ziad Matouk's condition seemed to get worse.‎ D．A Shifa doctor turned to Royal Liverpool hospital for help.‎ ‎35．What did Dr Hammad and his team do recently?‎ A．They had an exploratory trip in Egypt last April.‎ B．They carried out surgeries to test Gaza's medical equipment.‎ C．They carried out two transplant surgeries in Gaza.‎ D．They sought assistance from the hospital of the Shifa.‎ 第二节：阅读短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。每小题只有一 个最佳选项, 选项中有两项是多余选项。并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）‎ We say yes for many reasons. But if we're in the habit of saying yes too often，we may find ourselves unhappy，or angry.__1__ When we say yes out of duty，we're not taking care of ourselves and end up disappointing and hurting ourselves. Follow these simple tips to help you say no with love.‎ ‎__2__ I had the bad habit of saying yes to things right away and then feeling terrible later. When Jane asks if you can watch her dog this weekend，tell her you're honored that she thought of you and that you'd be happy to let her know at the end of the day or the next morning.‎ Three breaths and two questions. If we are in the habit of saying yes，every question can cause stress.__3__ Then ask yourself these questions：“Am I able to? Do I want to？” Just because we're able to do something doesn't mean we should or that we need to.‎ Turn them down and offer alternatives.__4__Your mind may tell you that you're selfish or you're a bad person for saying no. This is not true. You are saying no because you value yourself，your time，and your energy. Saying no can look something like this：“I appreciate you thinking of me to watch your dog but unfortunately I'm not able to this weekend.”Or “Unfortunately I'm not able to this weekend，but my friend Sally loves dogs and said she'd be around this weekend. Let me know if you'd like her number.”‎ Simply say no，with a smile.“Thanks for thinking of me，but I'm not able to do that.” Then smile.__5__When you're able to say no easily and without guilt，you might even find that you are more willing to volunteer or participate because when you do，it will be out of joy.‎ A．Say thanks and think it over.‎ B．Saying no can be the hardest step.‎ C．Learning to say no protects our energy and time.‎ D．Offer something that you would be comfortable with.‎ E．We don't want to disappoint them or hurt their feelings.‎ F．By being able to say no in a loving way，it shows self－respect.‎ G．Take three deep breaths before you answer which will ground you.‎ 第三部分：完型填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20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。‎ Geography is an important tool for learning and understanding history. Geography affects history—just look at the changes in world geography over recent years. Governments change, and __41_ countries were born. Many countries no longer have the same names they _42__even five years ago. Climate changes _43___events such as droughts(干旱) and floods that cause lots of loss of life and the movements of people from one place to another in search of_44__. Environmental changes can change the entire __45__of a community or region. ‎ As with history, children have a natural interest in_46__. Watch a group of children playing in the sand. One child makes streets for his cars, _47__ a second child builds houses along the_48__.A third scoops out a hole and_49___ the dirt to make a hill, then pours water in the _50__ to make a lake, using sticks for _51__. The children name the streets, and __52__ may even use a watering can to make_53__ that washes away a house. They may not realize it, _54___these children are learning some core features(核心特征)of geography—how people interact with the Earth, how climate _55__land, and how places _56__each other through the movement of things from one place to another. Turning to maps or globes, When we talk with our children about vacation plans, events 57___around the world or historical events, we teach them a great deal about geography. Not only can such activities help our children learn how to use key reference tools,__58_ over time, they help them form their own mental maps of the world, which allows children to better organize and _59___information about other people, places, times and_60__. Such activities also help our children learn to how to work together in the future.‎ ‎41. A. new B. some C. many D. old ‎42. A. did B. do C. are D. have ‎43.A. bring about B. come about C. take place D. happen ‎44. A. relative B. safe C. help D. safety ‎45. A. people B. history C. nature D. housing ‎46. A. climate B. building C. environment D. geography.‎ ‎47. A. while B. but C. and D. so ‎48.A. paths B. streets C. railway D. ways ‎49. A. makes B. create C. pull D. uses ‎50. A. house B. street C. hole D. hill ‎51.A.houses B. bridges C. streets D. road ‎52. A. we B. he C. they D. workers ‎53. A. cloudy B. cover C. snow D. rain ‎ ‎54. A. but B. and C. yet D. still ‎55.A. effects B. affects C. affect D. influence ‎ ‎56.A. relate to B. concerned C. involving D. refer to ‎57.A. to happen B. happening C .happen D. happened ‎58. A. but B. and C. besides D. so ‎ ‎59.A. write B. read C. understand D. know ‎60. A. weather B. history C. climate D. events.‎ 第二卷（非选择题，共 30 分）‎ 第一部分：语篇词汇填空（共 10 小题，每小题 1 分；满分 10 分）‎ 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于 3 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。‎ There are two primarily choices in life: to accept conditions 61 they exist, or accept responsibility for changing them. Many people are 62 (constant) waiting for their life to start. They always say, “When I am older I will do this.” 63 “In a few years, I will do that.” They think the life they 64 (experience) is boring and 65 (mean). Who has never viewed himself or herself as worthless and unattractive?‎ ‎ All of us may suffer 66 (depress) and frustration, lose guidance and support, and need aids physically, emotionally, or spiritually. Just think like this way: This too shall pass. Horrible feelings I am feeling will eventually go away. I need to stop feeling so sorry for myself and actually want to change. I am 67 incredibly lucky person 68 has come from a family who love and support my whole life. I had to be the one 69 (make) the decision to change my way of thinking. All the good things and all the wonderful people in my life would pass eventually too. While I am feeling miserable, my life is still going on and I am missing out on appreciating those precious 70 (moment).‎ 第二部分： 短文改错（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，共 10 分）‎ 下面短文中有 10 处语言错误。请在有错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（ʌ），并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。 修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。‎ 注意：‎ ‎1. 每句不超过两个错误；‎ ‎2. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一次；‎ ‎3. 只允许修改 10 出，多者（从第 11 处起）不计分。‎ I should be very pleasant if you could come to my home and stay us for a few days in the summer holidays. My native village is much beautiful. I can imagine the time when we are going to spend together. Every morning they should take a walk in the neighboring hills, which we can enjoy the fresh air and sweet songs singing by the birds. In the afternoon, we shall go for swim in the river. At night we shall sit in the yard, chatting and observe the stars in the sky. Please let me know how you think about the plan. I do look forward to your coming to my home.‎ 第三部分 书面表达（满分25分)‎ 假定你是李华，上周日是你的外国朋友Anne ‎ 的生日。你本来答应参加她的生日聚会，但是你当时正忙于准备月考，不小心忘了赴约。请写信向Anne表达你的歉意，说明原因，并提出补救办法。‎ 注意：‎ ‎1．词数100词左右 ‎2．文章中不得出现真实学校与班级 ‎3．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。‎ ‎2016-2017高二15.16班期末考试答案 阅读理解 DBDC ADCA CAB BCDC 七选五 CAGBF 完形填空：41—45AAADB 46—50DABDC 51-55BCDAB 56—60ABACD 语法填空61.as 62.constantly 63.or 64.are experiencing 65.meaningless ‎66.depression 67.an 68.who/that 69.to make 70.moments 改错1.pleasant---pleased 2.stay us--- stay with us 3.much---very ‎ ‎4.time when---去掉when 或改为which/that 5.they---- we 6.which---where ‎ ‎7.singing---sung 8.for swim---for a swim 9.observe---observing 10.how---what 书面表达 Dear Anne, ‎ I am very sorry that I didn’t attend your birthday party last Sunday. I feel awful about it and want to apologize to you.‎ It was nice of you to invite me to your party. I should have come and celebrated the precious moment with you, but the monthly test is around the corner, so I was so busy preparing for the test that I forgot the appointment. I hope you understand my situation and forgive me. Is it possible for you and me to have a private meeting after the test? I do long for a pleasant chat with you.‎ It is much to my regret that I missed the chance of a happy get-together. Once again, please accept my sincere apology.‎ Yours Li Hua【来源：全,品…中&高*考+网】‎