宜昌市第一中学2017年春季学期高二年级期末考试英语试题

宜昌市第一中学2017年春季学期高二年级期末考试

英语试题

全卷满分：150分考试用时：120分钟

命题人：潘琴审题人：田艺

第Ⅰ卷

第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）

做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

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

A. A reporter.

B. A driver.

C. A singer.

2.What’s the weather like today?

A. Sunny.

B. Cloudy.

C. Rainy.

3.What made the man unable to sleep well last night?

A. The noise from the restaurant.

B. The neighbor’s dog.

C. His headache.

4.How will the man go to the Chinese restaurant?

A. By taxi.

B. By bus.

C. By car.

5.When did the woman lose her bag?

A. When she was sleeping on the plane.

B. When she was shopping at the airport.

C. When she was talking with the security guard.

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。每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6.What was the woman probably doing when Clare yelled at her?

A. Running.

B. Driving

C. Walking.

7. What happened to the woman?

A. She almost got into an accident.

B. She got stuck in a traffic jam.

C. She was hit by a man.

听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

8. What does the man want to do?

A. Go to the post office.

B. Get his mailbox key.

C. Fetch his driver’s license.

9. Where does the man live?

A. At 2386 King Street East.

B. At 212 Barton Street North.

C. At 215 King Street North.

听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

10. What will the woman have before the main course?

A. Fried tomatoes.

B. Fruit salad.

C. Green olives.

11. What soup and side dish does the woman order?

A. Split pea soup and brown rice.

B. French onion soup and baked potato.

C. Split pea soup and beans in cream sauce.

12. What drink will the woman have?

A. Coffee.

B. Tea.

C. Soda water.

听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

13.In which course does the man want a tutor?

A. Spoken English.

B. English literature.

C. English composition.

14.On which day does the man only have morning classes?

A. Monday.

B. Tuesday.

C. Wednesday.

15.How long does the tutoring session last every time?

A. One hour.

B. Two hours.

C. Three hours.

16.What should the man bring to his tutoring session?

A. Textbooks.

B. A syllabus（大纲）.

C. Class notes.

听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17. What do we know about Ranulph Fiennes and Mike Stroud?

A. They both came first.

B. They came from New York.

C. They didn’t break the record.

18. Why were the fans disappointed?

A. Th ey didn’t watch the whole race.

B.The winners didn’t turn up at the celebration.

C. Fiennes suffered a heart attack before the race.

19. What will Fiennes do next week?

A. Return to work.

B. Have an operation.

C. Have a check-up.

20. What program will be broadcast after the news report?

A. A talk show.

B. A football game.

C. A marathon.

第二部分阅读理解(共两节，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。

A

From my earlier memory of Mother it somehow seemed quite natural to think of her as different, nor of everyday things as Father was. In those days he was a young-looking man. He did not hesitate to make friends with children as soon as they were able to talk to him and laugh at his stories. Mother was older than he was. She must have been a woman of nearly forty, but she seemed even older. She changed little for a long time, showing no indication of growing old at all until, towards the end of her life, she suddenly became an old lady.

I was always inquisitive about Mother’s age. S he never had birthdays like other people, nor did anyone else in our family. No candles were ever lit or cakes made or presents given in our house. To my friends in the street who talked delightfully about their birthday parties, I would repeat my mother’s words that such celebrations were only foolish.

―Nothing but deception,‖ she would say. ―Life is not necessarily marked by birthdays. It’s deeds, not years, that matter.‖

Although I often repeated her words and even prided myself on not having birthdays, I once could not help asking Mother when she was born.

―I was born. I’m alive as you can see, so what more do you want to know?‖ she replied, so sharply that I never asked her about her age again.

In so many other ways Mother was different. Whereas all the rest of the women I knew in the neighbouring houses took pride in their housewifely abilities, their new furniture, the neat appearance of their homes, Mother regarded all those things as of little importance. Our house always looked as if we had just moved in or were about to move out.

21. How did Father impress the author?

A. He liked writing stories.

B. He loved making friends.

C. He was a very young man.

D. He was popular with children.

22. What do we learn about Mother?

A. She was lazy.

B. She was strict.

C. She was special

D. She was proud.

23. What does the word ―inquisitive‖ in Paragraph 2 probably mean?

A. Certain

B. Curious.

C. Cautious.

D. Confident.

B

If the last blog didn’t give you enough ideas on how to entertain the family over the summer holidays, we have a few more great activities for you!

Get gardening

Start up a summer project in the garden and plant some seeds with the children! Cucumbers, peppers, beans and tomatoes are perfect vegetables to plant in your garden, and a sunflower would be a lovely addition to watch grow throughout summer.

Visit a local farm or zoo

Local farms are a brilliant way to expose children to different types of animals, see them up close and sometimes even feed them! A trip to the zoo will probably cost a bit more, but usually have more animals for children to see and learn about.

Obstacle (障碍) course

Children love the thrill of a sports day at school; but there is no reason why you can’t recreate that at home! Set up a mini obstacle course suitable for your children’s ages, and let the family sports day begin!

Have a treasure hunt

A treatment hunt around the house, garden, or local park will be a great way to drop in some presents for the children for their good behavior over the summer holidays --- and who doesn’t love a treasure hunt? Get creative with the theme of the treasure hunt; Pirate, Graffiti, or a Bear Hunt we think will go down a storm!

Let us know what you are planning for your summer holiday activities through our social media pages! Candy Floss hopes you all stay safe this summer --- and have a fantastic time!

24. Who is the passage mainly intended for?

A. Internet workers.

B. Teachers.

C. Parents.

D. Teenager

25. What can children do when visiting a farm or zoo?

A. See different kinks of animals.

B. Watch sunflowers grow.

C. Plant some vegetables.

D. Hunt bears.

26. Which activity entertains those who are interested in sports?

A. Getting gardening.

B. Taking an obstacle course.

C. Having a treasure hunt.

D. Visiting a local farm or zoo.

27. Why should children be given presents in a treasure hunt?

A. To show the parents’ creative thinking.

B. To encourage them to find more treasure.

C. To praise them for their behavior in holiday.

D. To honor them for gaining high marks in the exam.

C

It’s cold and dark outside，and your bed is so warm and comfortable. Going for a run seems like such a bad idea. But before you hide your running shoes，it might be worth giving that crazy idea a go.

According to The Huffington Post，an outdoor run in winter, as opposed to one on a treadmill(跑步机)，bums more calories because the body is working hard to regulate(调节)its core temperature. Furthermore, research shows that race times are faster in cold weather than in warmer temperatures-and quicker runs burn more calories. Similarly，cold weather also makes the heart work harder to distribute blood through the body，making that vital muscle even stronger. Outdoor exercise also turns up your energy and rids you of the stress and depression that build up every day. The heat and humidity in the summer can drag you down and tire you faster, but cold weather is refreshing. It adjusts you to your surroundings，making you feel alive.

Of course，the threat of smog in some built-up areas is a further hurdle to winter exercise. Heart attacks stroke, lung cancer and asthma are all dangers of running in smog. The combination of air pollution and exercise increases the potential problems. If you do choose to run outside on smoggy days, take a path in a park or residential area to avoid car exhaust(尾气) and go early in the morning，before rush hour. But staying inside on smoggy days and waiting for the next clear day to run is best.

28. How does cold weather benefit runners compared with warm weather?

A. They can run more slowly.

B. They can take in more calories.

C. Their hearts can function harder.

D. Their body temperature can get lower.

29. How does summer affect runners?

A. It builds up their energy quickly.

B. It makes runners tired easily.

C. It lessens runners' stress.

D. It causes heart attack.

30. What are the runners supposed to do on smoggy days?

A. Stop driving cars.

B. Do more exercise.

C. Avoid outdoor exercise.

D. Run late in the morning.

31.What can be the best title of the text?

A. Refresh with a Winter Run

B. Take Outdoor Exercise in Summer

C. Go to Run in a Park

D. Follow the Tips to Reduce Stress

D

A Good Night?s Sleep

Sleep plays a vital role in good health and well-being throughout your life. While you?re sleeping, your brain is forming new pathways to help you learn and remember information. Although we all know the importance of getting a good night?s sleep, not all of us know the best way of getting it. A sleep expert, Phil Atherton, gave some top tips for getting the most out of the night, which will leave you ready for action in the morning.

According to Phil Atherton, not eating a large meal before bedtime is important for getting a good night?s sleep. The time difference between eating and sleeping should be at least three hours. So you?d better avoid eating any food three hours before bed, as it will lower your blood sugar during sleep and help minimize damage from too much sugar floating around.

It?s also important to find ways to prepare your body for sleep. You can follow a routine like trying not to expose yourself to too much artificial light within 1 hour before bed, as your brain uses light to help set internal "body clock". Although it might seem unnatural to schedule your sleep, the purpose is to send a signal to your body and mind that it?s time to sleep.

Another way to prepare your body for sleep is to get into a relaxed state by taking a bath or listening to soft music. Both of them will help to take the mind off the daytime pressures.

Having a suitable bed, especially a suitable mattress (床垫), is necessary for a good night?s sleep. Sleep is a personalized activity, and we all adopt different sleeping positions. Finding the mattress that suits you will reduce back pains that can result from a poor sleeping position. The bed should be four to six inches longer than its tallest user, allowing for space to move around.

The recent research is pret ty clear that a good night?s sleep is a major component of good health. Since the start of the 21st century, studies have linked a lack of sleep to many diseases, such as diabetes and obesity. Taking action now will lead to long-term benefits for you and those around you.

32.What does the author intend to tell us in the passage?

A. When to start a sound sleep.

B. How to get a good night?s sleep.

C. What to do with sleep problems.

D. Why to form a good habit of sleeping.

33. According to the author, before going to sleep, you?d better __________.

A. free yourself from tension

B. check your blood sugar

C. relieve your pain in the back

D. record your biological clock

34.What does the underlined word "it" in Paragraph 2 refer to?

A. Not eating food.

B. Taking a meal.

C. Not sleeping well.

D. Having a good sleep.

35.Which of the following shows the organization of the passage?

A. B.

C. D.

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。

Dealing with Someone Who Blames You for Everything

It’s no fun being on the receiving end of constant accusations. Being blamed for things not your fault or not your intention can create feelings of anger. 36 To prevent that happening, it’s best for you to deal with the situation in a mature and positive way.

37 Putting yourself in the other person’s shoes may help you find out the problem.

He may be placing blame on you because he wants to reduce any hard feelings on himself by making you responsible instead.

38. In that case, the blamer will know that you value yourself and believe that you deserve respect. In asking for the respect you deserve, be confident but not aggressive, so you can keep some peace in the relationship.

Focus on what he’s really saying, not how he’s saying it. He may have a point about something you need to take responsibility for. 39 If you want to save the relationship, try to be the bigger person, ignore his negative attitude and focus on what he is really saying.

Take full responsibility for your own feelings and know that you aren’t responsible for how others feel. 40 If the blamer accuses you of making him sad, angry or upset, remember that you aren’t responsible for his feel ings, especially if you feel you haven’t intended to hurt him.

A. Stand up for yourself to gain respect.

B. Tell the blamer you care little about his words.

C. You can only be in control of your own feelings.

D. However, he may be delivering it in a negative way.

E. It may even lead to the break-up of your relationship.

F. Try to understand what causes this person to blame you.

第三部分英语知识运用(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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Whether it’s Freshers’ Week or exams week, a university nightline service can be a lifesaver(救星). Nightlines are student listening services that open in the small hours (凌晨时分), relying on 41 volunteers to run the service.

As a former volunteer for V oice, the University of Exeter’s student nightline, I 42 first-hand how rewarding – and challenging – the 43 can be.

Generally I’d arrive just before 8 pm, 44 for the 12-hour shift ahead. There were 45 two or three volunteers a night, depending on whether it was a 46 time of the year, such as the exam period. At around 11 or 12 pm, we’d 47 into beds, always with one person next to the 48 . The ringtone was loud so there was never any 49 about sleeping through.

The number of callers 50 every night. Sometimes no one would 51 , and on other nights the phone would ring minutes after I stepped through the door.

Some calls left me feeling 52 . There was an unhappy caller at three in the morning, 53 the call lasted almost two hours. But it always feels good to know a(n) 54 is really making a difference to someone.

The majority of calls I answered were from students who were either homesick or just wanting 55 walking home alone.

Since nightlines rely on their secrecy, 56 must remain anonymous(匿名), 57 as few friends as possible about their role. As such, it can sometimes feel like 58 work. But Tessa,19, who has done night shifts totaling 250 hours, best sums up why we do it: ― When callers 59 the conversation saying they feel a little better, it makes all the waking up in the middle of the night and the 60 of social activities with friends seem worthwhile.‖

41. A. teacher B. parent C. student D. foreign

42. A. know B. wonder C. value D. decide

43. A. mind B. role C. exam D. call

44. A. free B. sorry C. confident D. ready

45. A. firstly B. usually C. exactly D. apparently

46. A. spare B. boring C. busy D. pleasant

47. A. roll B. sleep C. jump D. climb

48. A. phone B. bed C. door D. computer

49.A. care B. worry C. regret D. surprise

50. A. increased B. declined C. doubled D. varied

51. A. call B. come C. listen D. stay

52. A. hurt B. scared C. tired D. lost

53. A. since B. while C. and D. but

54. A. story B. message C. adventure D. conversation

55.A. money B. company C. friends D. courage

56. A. volunteers B. teachers C. speakers D. reporters

57. A. persuading B. supporting C. trusting D. telling

58.A. difficult B. dangerous C. thankless D. improper

59.A. hold B. end C. control D. change

60.A. missing B. wanting C. changing D. worrying

第II卷

第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）

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。

I fell in love with England because it was familiar to me—all those little houses, looking 61 (terrible) old－fashioned but nice, like dolls’ houses. I loved the countryside and the pubs and I loved London. 62 , I’ve slightly changed my mind after seventeen years because I think it is now 63 ugly town.

Things have changed. For everybody, England 64 (mean) gentlemen, fair play and good manners in the past. The fair play is disappearing, and so are the gentlemanly attitudes and good manners.

Here you can’t go out to enjoy yourselves, 65 (force) to live indoors. In Paris I go out much more, to restaurants and nightclubs. To meet friends here, it can be difficult to go outside alone 66 a woman, let alone find new 67 (discovery) in the downtown. I am so regretful. One more chance, 68 I will not choose England as my destination.

What’s mor e, the idea of family in England seems to be different from 69 in France. I had a neighbor who is 82 now, 70 family only lived two miles away, but I took him to France for Christmas once because he was always alone.

第四部分写作(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。

删减：把多余的词用斜线( \ )划掉。

修改：在错词下面划一横线, 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 Ms. Helen,

I am Li Hua, write a letter to offer you the position of after-sales manager in our company starting on 16 July. You were given the right to seek advices on the attached agreement with your family, a lawyer, or someone else. Unless you want some information, you can also contact the Employment Service Office or visiting our website.

Also, if you disagree this offer, please ring myself to discuss any issue you wish to raise.

If you are happy with the proposed terms and wish to accept an offer, please sign this letter and return it to me by 1 July. In case of I have not heard from you by that date, this offer will be

this offer will be automaticalwithdrawmn.

Li Hua

书面表达(满分25分)

72.假设你是学生李华，你的英国朋友Jim正在学习汉语，但遇到了一些困难，因此他给你发来一封电子邮件。请你给他回复一封邮件，要点如下：

1. 感谢他曾对你英语学习的帮助；

2. 介绍汉语的特点以及学习方法；

3. 邀请他暑假来中国，交流语言学习经验。

注意：1. 词数100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

假设你是李华，是一名交换生。你于2017年5月3日搭乘某航空公司航班flight number BA793，回国后发现一个行李箱遗失。现请给该航空公司写一封信，请求帮助。要点包括：

1. 陈述写信原因;

2. 简要描述该行李;

3. 说明其重要性;

4. 期待回复并表示感谢。

注意：1. 词数100左右。 2. 信件格式已为你给出。

Dear Sir or Madam,

I’m Li Hua, Yours,

Li Hua

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21~23 DCB 24~27CABC 28~31 CBCA 32~35BAAC

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41~45CABDB 46~50CDABD 51~55ACCDB 56~60ADCBA

语法填空：【小题1】

terribly

【小题2】

However/Nevertheless

【小题3】

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【小题5】

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【小题6】

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【小题7】

discoveries

【小题8】

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【小题9】

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【小题10】

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正确答案：

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正确答案：

Dear Sir or Madam,

I'm Li Hua, an exchange student studying in the USA. I took the flight BA793 from New York back to Yichang on May3, 2017. But when I got home, I found I had lost a suitcase. Anxious, I am writing to you in the hope of your assistance to find it back.

My suitcase is a blue one of medium size. On the handle there is a label with my name and address on it. It is really important for me because I had put all my important documents in it, including my ID card, passport and so forth. Besides, it is what my father sent to me for my birthday, holding a special significance for me.

Thanks for your attention to my request. If you have any clue, do not hesitate to contact me at 0717-*******.

Look forward to receiving your early reply.

Yours truly,

Li Hua