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2017-2018上半学期高二第二次考试
英语试卷
第一部分 阅读理解 (共两节,满分40分)
第一小节(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,D)中选出最佳选项。
A
A couple of years ago on a hot summer day in south Florida, a little boy decided to go for a swim in the old swimming hole behind his house. In a hurry to dive into the cool water, he ran out of the back door, leaving behind shoes, socks, and shirt as he went. He flew into the water, not realizing that as he swam toward the middle of the lake, an alligator (短吻鳄) was swimming toward the shoe. His mother in the house was looking out of the window and saw the two as they got closer and closer together. In great fear, she ran toward the water, shouting to her son as loudly as she could.
Hearing her voice, the little boy became worried and made a return to swim to his mother. It was too late. Just as he reached her, the alligator reached him. From the bank, the mother caught her little boy by the arms just as the alligator snatched his legs. That began a tug-of-war (拔河) between the two. The alligator was much stronger than the mother, but the mother was much too determined to let go. A farmer happened to drive by, heard her screams, raced from his truck, took aim and shot the alligator.
After weeks and weeks in hospital, the little boy survived. His legs were extremely scarred (留下伤疤) by the attack of the animal and on his arms were deep scratches where his mother’s fingernails dug into his flesh in her effort to hang on to the son she loved.
The newspaper reporter, who interviewed the boy after the injury, asked if he would show him his scars. The boy lifted his pants legs. And then, with obvious pride, he said to the reporter. “But look at my arms. I have great scars on my arms, too. I have them because my mom wouldn’t let go.
1、The boy’s legs were scarred by_______.
A.his mother B.an alligator
C.a farmer D.a reporter
2、Why did the farmer help the mother?
A.He didn’t want to see the alligator killing the boy.
B.She was much too determined to let go of the boy.
C.Her nails dug into the boy’s flesh to hang on to the boy.
D.The boy lifted his pants legs to show his scars.
3、What is the best title of the passage?
A.A Brave Boy B.The scars of Love
C.A Helpful Farmer D.A Mother and An Alligator
B
Opening in 1934, the Brookfield Zoo quickly received a worldwide reputation for its special displays and unique exhibits.
Address: 1st Avenue between Ogden Avenue and 31st Street, Brookfield, Illinois
Phone: 708-688-8000
Getting to the Brookfield Zoo by Public Transportation:
The Metra Rail Burlington Northern line runs from Union Station downtown to the “Zoo Stop”
Driving from Downtown:
Drive along the Eisenhower Expressway west to First Avenue exit and follow the signs to the zoo entrance.
The Brookfield Zoo Tickets:
Adults(aged12-64):$13.50; Seniors(aged65+):$9.50; Children(aged3-11):$7.50; (under3, free)
The Brookfield Zoo Featured Exhibits:
Tropic World; Wolf Woods; Living Coast; Seven Seas; Fragile Kingdom; About the Brookfield Zoo: The Brookfield Zoo is located just 14 miles west of downtown Chicago. It’s home to a variety of animal species, and its use of natural barriers(屏障) and moats(壕沟) is so much more relaxing and enjoyable than watching a lion walking in a cage(笼子).
For more information about the Brookfield Zoo, click here.
4.Where can you read this passage?
A.in a newspaper B.in a magazine
C.in a textbook D. on the Internet
5.Where is the entrance to the Brookfield Zoo?
A. At 31st Street. B. At Ogden Avenue.
C. At First Avenue. D. At the Eisenhower Station.
6.How much should a middle-aged couple and their 5-year-old twins pay if they visit the zoo?
A.$21 B.$28.5 C.$42 D.$46
7.What make(s) the Brookfield Zoo more attractive and enjoyable?
A. Its cheap tickets. B. Its cage-less displays.
C. Its various activities. D. Its worldwide reputation
C
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing to apply for the Sales Manager position on the careers page of the King
Computers website. Last year King Computers added five new offices, making it the largest computer sales and services company in the state. I understand that one of the company’s aims is to expand outside of the Washington area. I hope to have the chance to play an important role in your growing business. As a sales manager with Diamond Computers, I expanded our sales area by 150% in two years. I am sure that my leadership and experience will help King Computers achieve its goals, too. I have worked in the field of computer sales for over fifteen years. Now I am a sales manager for Diamond Computers based in Seattle. I am skilled at managing accounts and increasing sales revenue(收益). Last year, my team produced $960,000 in revenue---the highest in the company. I am experienced at planning sales strategies(策略), developing advertising campaigns, and creating sales budgets(预算).
King Computers is well-known for its customer-first philosophy. In my fifteen years in sales, this way of thinking is the most important thing I have learned. A sales strategy should never be just about getting money from customers. I believe it’s important to take the time to listen to each customer---to understand what he or she really needs. As a sales manager for King Computers, I will be in a great position to do just that.
If you are looking for a skilled sales manager with a history of success, I would be delighted to speak with you.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Paul Reubens
8.According to the passage, what is Paul Reubens?
A. the sales manager of the Diamond Computers
B. the interviewer of the Diamond Computers
C. the sales manager of the King Computers
D. the interviewer of the King Computers
9.What is one of King Computers’ aims?
A. To set new goals. B. To add five new offices.
C. To hire more sales managers. D. To make its business grow bigger.
10.Paul Reubens is experienced at _______.
A. managing accounts B. creating sales budgets
C. planning sales strategies D. all above
11.Paul Reubens wrote this letter in order to________.
A. tell us that he is skillful as a sales manager
B. show he is fit for the job at King Computers
C. explain why he is interested in selling computers
D. describe what he has experienced for over fifteen years
D
The World Health Organization, the WHO, says the disease Ebola is spreading in West Africa. The situation frightens both local citizens and travelers.
There is no vaccine(疫苗) or special treatment. And the fatality(致命) rate is very high. That rate represents the number of people who get sick from Ebola and then die. Ebola can kill up to 90 percent of those infected(被传染的).
It is difficult to stop Ebola from spreading. It moves easily from person to person. The disease strikes its victims through direct contact with the blood or other liquid from the body of an infected person. For that reason Ebola patients must be kept away from other people. The bodies of victims still contain the virus days after they die. Local traditions and burial customs also make the sickness hard to control. Doctors say it is important to identify an Ebola case early to prevent others from becoming infected. Patients suffer from high body temperature, bleeding and so on.
Only a few prevention measures exist. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the US, the CDC, and the WHO suggest staying away from countries with confirmed(被证实的) Ebola cases. People at increased threat include those working in animal research, health care workers and others caring for patients in the community.
As of July 15, 2014, the WHO says Ebola killed 68 people in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, the three countries where the disease has been confirmed. A patient in Ghana was suspected of having Ebola, but tests did not show the sickness. Ghanaian observers say the man has since died from unknown causes. The victim was an American citizen.
In the past, cases of Ebola have been confirmed in the Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Sudan, and Uganda.
Doctors advise careful protective measures if you must go to an area where Ebola exists.
Wash your hands often. If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer(消毒杀菌剂)—or cleaner —containing at least 60 percent alcohol. Avoid eating monkeys or other wild meat. Stay away from mines and places where bats and other rodents may live.
If Ebola has been identified directly around you, the CDC and WHO strongly suggest wearing protective clothing. Cover your face and hands. Goggles(护目镜) can help protect the eyes. Try to remove Ebola germs (细菌) with cleaners that fight infection.
12.Ebola spreads through _________.
A. the air that infected people breathe out
B. body touch with infected people
C. the blood or other liquid from infected people
D. objects that infected people have touched
13.According to the passage, Ebola is difficult to control partly because of _________.
A. the lack of medical equipment
B. local burial tradition
C. difficult processes of confirming
D. local people’s poor living conditions
14.In countries with confirmed Ebola cases, people should keep away from people ________.
A. living in the community
B. working in research centers
C. traveling in Africa
D. providing health care
15.What might be the best title for the passage?
A. The Origin of Ebola Virus
B. The Vaccine Against Ebola Is on the Way
C. Ebola’s Influence Is Increasing
D. Staying Safe Against
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。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Tips for the perfect selfie(自拍)
You can take a selfie with a hand-held digital camera or mobile phone and later share it on the Internet. So selfies have been especially popular over the years. 16______. Love them or hate them, selfies show no sign of stopping.
After all, the selfie is the most important way to show off on holiday. Everyone has his own way to take the holiday selfies. How can you take the best holiday selfies? 17.______.
◆ Food chew’ style
Want to let everyone know how exciting your holiday food choices are? 18.______. You can also cut off a piece to show off what’s inside. But don’t have food hanging out of your mouth. Remember, food always looks best before being eaten.
◆ I am so adventurous’ style
Rock climbing, hiking, surfing, or skiing? 19.______. Just let the natural settings make people go “wow”. One commonly used gesture is spreading out an arm to show how thrilled you are. But remember that no one likes a sweaty selfie.
◆ I am cultured tourist’ style
20.________. You can also try an optical illusion(视错觉) by making it look like you’re holding up the leaning tower of Pisa, touching the top of the Eiffel Tower, or picking the Sphinx’s nose.
A. Just taking a selfie against a famous cultural site makes you look great.
B. Some people have no idea where to travel.
C. According to a recent survey, half of the interviewees admitted to taking a selfie while on holiday.
D. These adventurous holiday moments are great for a selfie.
E. Cultures have different characteristics of food.
F. Hold up some food on your fork or chopsticks.
G. Here are some useful posing tips for you.
第二部分 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)
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。
A man worked in a post office. His job was to handle all 21 that had unclear addresses. One day he came across a letter which was 22 to God. He opened it and it 23 , "Dear God, I am an 83-year-old woman and I live on a very small pension (养老金). Yesterday someone stole my 24 . There was a hundred dollars in it, which was all the money I had 25 until my next pension comes. Next Thursday is Thanksgiving Day, and I have invited my last two friends for 26 . Without that money, I have 27 to buy food with. I have no family to 28 , and you are my only 29 . Can you please help me?" The man was 30 , and went around showing the letter to all the other workers. Each of them 31 their wallets and donated a few dollars. By the time he 32 his showing, he had collected 96 dollars. 33 then he sent it to the old woman.
Thanksgiving Day came and went. The workers 34 forgot about it. Then one day, there came another letter from the old lady to God. All the 35 gathered around when the letter was 36 . It read, "Dear God, how can I ever thank you enough for what you did for me? Because of your kindness, I was able to 37 a lovely dinner for my friends. We had a very 38 day, and I told my friends about your 39 gift. Thank you very much!" Seeing this, all the workers felt 40 with the nice thing they had done. They looked into each other’s eyes and smiled.
21.A.stamps B.money C.mail D.postcards
22.A.stamps B.money C.mail D.postcards
23.A.noticed B.talked C.read D.told
24.A.clothes B.wallet C.house D.food
25.A.borrowed B.wished C.paid D.left
26.A.dinner B.fun C.business D.picnic
27.A.nothing B.anything C.something D.everything
28.A.live in B.live on C.turn to D.turn back
29.A.family B.hope C.friend D.partner
30.A.excited B.amazed C.surprised D.moved
31.A.gained B.earned C.searched D.explored
32.A.finished B.planned C.Started D.toured
33.A.Or B.As C.And
D.But
34.A.gradually B.usually C.especially D.easily
35.A.friends B.workers C.officers D.guests
36.A.sent B.replied C.accepted D.opened
37.A.bring B.choose C.prepare D.enjoy
38.A.nice B.strange C.common D.formal
39.A.traditional B.wonderful C.expensive D.extra
40.A.annoyed B.confident C.pleased D.hopeful
第二节 (共10小题,每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Dragon Boat Festival is one of the most popular 41._____________ (tradition) festivals celebrated in China, which is on the fifth of the fifth lunar month, also known as Duanwu Festival. It’s said that it is to honour the 42.___________ ( die) of a Chinese poet, Qu Yuan, 43.________was snared(陷害) by corrupt officials in ancient China and finally committed suicide by drowning 44.__________(he) in the Miluo River to protest against them.
The traditions and customs held on this festival differ from place to place, but there are some common in them. First, the most famous and great tradition is holding Dragon Boat races, 45.___________ are held by fishermen’s attempt to protect Qu Yuan’s body against 46._____________ (attack) by fishes and other animals in the river by beating drums and rowing the dragon shaped boat .In recent years, dragon boat races 47.___________(be) an annual popular sport activity among people.
In addition, making and eating Zongzi—a dumpling made of rice and 48.____________ (wrap) in bamboo or reed(芦苇) leaves—is also a popular custom during this day. It can be made with many kinds of stuffing(馅料).What’s more, 49.____________ (hang) herbs on the front door, drinking realgar wine and pasting up picture of Zhongkui—a mythic guardian figure in ancient China—are also popular during the festival, which are meant to protect people 50.___________ evil and disease.
第三部分 写作 (共两节,满分35分)
第一节 短文改错 (共10小题,每小题1分,满分10分)
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),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.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
2.只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Dear Alice,
My sister and I were excited to receive your letter. Thank you on the English dictionaries you bought them for us. We received them this morning and they are of great help to us. We are also deep grateful for your advice. We will devote more time to practice our English. We’ve made up our mind to speak English both in and out of class. Next month, we’ll take trip to Australia, which is organizing by our school. We hope we can practice our speaking English there as much as possible. By the way, We are sending you a set of stamps with this letter, but we’ll send you more if we got some. We hope you will have a good holiday.
第二节 书面表达 (满分25分)
你班将于12月30日下午1点在学校礼堂(auditorium)举行新年汇演。假如你是班长李华,请你根据以下要点用英语在班级QQ群里发一则通知,布罝相关亊宜。
要点:
1.每个同学准备一个才艺节目;
2.积极参加游戏;
3.做文明观众
注意:
1.词数100左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
参考答案:
1-3 BAB 4-7 DCCB 8-11 ADDB 12-15 CBDD 16-20 CGFDA
21-25 CBCBD 26-30 AACBD 31-35 CACAB 36-40 DCABC
41. traditional 42. death 43. who 44. himself 45. which
46. being attacked 47. have been 48. wrapped 49. hanging 50.from
短文改错
51.on改成for 52.删掉them 53.deep改成deeply 54. practice改成 practicing
55.mind改成minds 56.take 和trip 中间加 a 57.organizing 改成 organized
58. speaking 改成spoken 59. but 改成 and 60. got 改成 get
书面表达:
• Boys and girls,
• With the new year approaching,an English party will be held in the school auditorium at 1 p.m.on 30th December.
• Everybody is required to show your talents,so you need to prepare an English program in advance.Different programs are welcomed at the party,such as singing,dancing,humorous stories and so on.Besides,we have designed some games,hoping you will take an active part in them.You will get a big surprise by winning a game.
• Please get there on time.While watching the performance,please mind your behaviors.Do remember to take your litter away when the party is over.
• That's all.Thank you!