黑龙江省双鸭山市第一中学2017_2018学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题（含解析）.doc

1、- 1 -双鸭山市第一中学 2017-2018 学年度下学期高二学年期末考试英语试题（时间：120 分钟 总分：150 分 只交答题纸）第卷（选择题：共 70 分）第一部分 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)AMeganIm base in Bahrain, and I have a small apartment there. The thing I like most about my job is the chance to meet people from different cultures. I spend a lot of

2、 my time handing out food and drinks and clearing up peoples rubbish. I certainly dont feel very excited about going home at two in the morning.FrankI enjoy playing around with word puzzles. So I sent a couple in to a local newspaper and I suppose it is a strange way to spend your day surrounded by

3、dictionaries and books, but its great because Im just doing what I like.GemmaI love music and listen to it all the time, even when I go jogging. As for my job you really cant be shy in this kind of work, and you have to be very patient because sometimes we practice for hours before we get it right.

4、When were on tour, we work for several weeks with no breaks and you can get really tired. For relaxation, whenever I get a holiday, I go straight to a sunny beach.RaoulMost people think I spend my day chopping (切) vegetables and washing dishes, but its not that simple. I have to be really careful wi

5、th the food and keep everything very clean. The biggest problem is my boss he shouts at me all the time even, for example, if I forget to wash up one plate. Actually, Im hoping to find a new job soon because I dont get much time off.1. What s the biggest attractions of Megans job?- 2 -A. The long ho

6、lidays B. Handing out food to people.C. Getting to know different people D. The pleasant working environment2. Who love working with words?A. Megan B. FrankC. Gemma D. Raoul3. What problem does Raoul face?A. His strict boss. B. He is careless.C. His terrible cooking. D. He fails to get enough sleep【

7、答案】1. C 2. B 3. A【解析】【分析】本文是一篇广告布告类短文阅读。文章主要介绍了 Megan 、Frank 、Gemma 和 Raoul 4 位人物所从事的职业。【1 题详解】细节理解题。根据文章第一段 The thing I like most about my job is the chance to meet people from different cultures.可知，Megan 最喜欢他的工作是因为有机会认识不同文化的人。故选 C。【2 题详解】细节理解题。根据文章第二段 I enjoy playing around with word puzzles. Fran

8、k 喜欢玩字谜游戏。可知，Frank 喜欢文字类工作。故选 B。【3 题详解】推理判断题。根据文章最后第一段 The biggest problem is my boss he shouts at me all the time even, for example, if I forget to wash up one plate.可以推断出，他的老板要求很严格。故选 A。【点睛】做细节理解题一般采用寻读法，即先读题，然后带着问题快速阅读文章，找出与问题有关的词语或句子，再对相关部分进行分析对比，找出答案。另外，在题干中寻找线索词，注意线索词在文章中的位置，为快速、准确地选择答案打下基础。例如

9、第 1 题中，我们抓住题干中的关键词 the biggest attractions，然后迅速到文章中定位 The thing I like most about my job is the chance to meet people from different cultures.中找到线索词 like most，从而迅速锁定答案。- 3 -BAfter a terrible electrical accident, which caused him to become both blind and deaf, the whole world became completely dark a

10、nd quiet for Robert Edwards for almost ten years. The loss of sight and hearing threw him into such sorrow that he tried a few times to put an end to his life. His family, especially his wife, did their best to tend and comfort him and finally he regained the will to live.One hot summer afternoon, h

11、e was taking a walk with a stick near his house when a thunderstorm started all at once. He stood under a large tree to avoid getting wet, but he was struck by the lightning. Witnesses thought he was dead but he woke up some 20 minutes later lying face down in muddy water at the base of the tree. He

12、 was trembling badly, but when he opened his eyes, he could hardly believe what he saw: a plough and a wall. When Mrs. Edwards came running up to him, shouting to their neighbors to call for help, he could see her and hear her voice for the first time in nearly ten years.The news of Robert regaining

13、 his sight and hearing quickly spread, and many doctors came to examine him. Most of them said that he regained his sight and hearing from the shock he got from the lightning. However, none of them could give a convincing answer as to why this should have happened. The only reasonable explanation gi

14、ven by one doctor was that, since Robert lost his sight and hearing as a result of a sudden shock, perhaps, the only way for him to regain them was by another sudden shock.4. The reason for Roberts attempts to kill himself was that _.A. he had to live in a dark and silent worldB. a terrible traffic

15、accident happened to himC. he was struck by the lightning once moreD. nobody in the world cared about him5. What was Robert doing when he was struck by the lightning?A. Lying on the ground.B. Driving a car.- 4 -C. Taking a walk with a stick.D. Sheltering from the rain under a tree.6. We can learn fr

16、om the text that _.A. Roberts wife sent for doctors immediately after the shockB. many doctors came because Robert was badly injuredC. a sudden injury in the head led to Roberts recoveryD. there was no correct explanation for Roberts recovery7. Whats the best title of the whole passage?A. What a Sud

17、den ShockB. Robert Edwards and His WifeC. An Unforgettable ExperienceD. A Terrible Electrical Accident【答案】4. A 5. D 6. D 7. A【解析】文章讲述 Robert 因为受到电击，失明失聪，生活在黑暗寂静的世界里，他几次都想自杀，但有一次他在树下躲雨的时候，意外被闪电击中，却恢复了视力和听力，医生也不能确定具体原因。【4 题详解】细节理解题。根据文章的第一段的 The loss of sight and hearing threw him into such sorrow tha

18、t he tried a few times to put an end to his life可知丧失视力和听力让他想结束生命，故选 A。【5 题详解】细节理解题。根据第二段的 He stood under a large tree to avoid getting wet，but he was struck by the lightning可知他是在树下躲雨的时候被击中的，判断选 D。【6 题详解】推理判断题。根据第三段的 However，none of them could give a convincing answer as to why this should have happe

19、ned 可知对于 Robert 的康复没有明确的解释，故选 D。【7 题详解】主旨大意题。根据全文可知，文章主要是围绕着 sudden shock 展开的。故选 A。C- 5 -A popular Chinese mobile game, “King of Glory,” has been criticized for promoting an inaccurate representation (展现) of ancient Chinese history.State media Guangming Daily published an article on March 28 blaming

20、 the game for “distorting history.” The article claimed that, despite using many famous names from Chinese history, “King of Glory“ completely misrepresented the figures true stories and status.According to the newspaper, famous poet Li Bai from the Tang Dynasty became an assassin ( 刺 客 ),while note

21、d doctor Bian Que from the Spring and Autumn Period was cast as an expert on poison. More than 60 characters in the game were characters from history, including many from the classic novel “Romance of the Three Kingdoms.”“They (the characters in the game) not only travel through time and space to fi

22、ght together, but also take on historical figures names with no connection at all to their experiences in history,” the newspaper argued, adding that this characteristic could easily confuse young players. Some 54 percent of the games players are aged between 11 and 20, the newspaper added.“King of

23、Glory” is a multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game designed by Tencent Games. It was launched in 2015. In 2016, the total profit of the game reached nearly 7 billion RMB, some 18 percent of the total profit for mobile gaming in China.The Guangming Daily article was met with significant support

24、and approval. Some people pointed to online search results for the historical figures, which increasingly provide information about the characters in the game rather than the real historical figures.However, some hit back at the criticism, arguing that games are supposed to be creative, and that “Ki

25、ng of Glory” doesnt claim to be set in any specific historical period.“I am aware that there are many young players, some even in primary school. Some might be affected by the game in certain ways, but it can do a lot of good if students become interested in the characters and do more research to th

26、at - 6 -end,” one “King of Glory” player told the Peoples Daily Online.8. What does the underlined word “distorting” in paragragh 2 mean?A. Reflecting. B. Recording.C. Twisting. D. Creating.9. Which is NOT true according to the passage?A. About half of the games players range from11 to 20 in age.B.

27、Many young players become interested in the historical figures through the game.C. You may get information about the assassin Li Bai in the game through a search engine.D. In 2016 the total profit for mobile games in China amounts to about 39 billion RMB.10. What is the authors main purpose of writi

28、ng the passage?A. To explain why the game is popular.B. To convince people that the game is distorting history.C. To introduce the game to the public.D. To present that the game has become a target for criticism.11. Whats the authors attitude towards the game?A. Doubtful. B. Objective.C. Favorable.

29、D. Disapproving.【答案】8. C 9. B 10. D 11. B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇新闻报道类短文阅读。该文章是对王者荣耀这款游戏的报道，很多媒体批评该游戏的历史人物信息与真实人物不符，误导了青少年的历史知识的了解。【8 题详解】词义猜测题。根据文章第二段后句 The article claimed that, despite using many famous names from Chinese history, “King of Glory“ completely misrepresented the figures true stories and status

30、.中 misrepresented 提示可知，distorting 意思为“歪曲”之意。故选 C。- 7 -【9 题详解】推理判断题。根据 Some people pointed to online search results for the historical figures, which increasingly provide information about the characters in the game rather than the real historical figures.和 but it can do a lot of good if students bec

31、ome interested in the characters and do more research to that end 可知其实该款游戏提供的只是人物信息，并不是真实的历史人物，同时游戏没有让青少年对真实的历史知识感兴趣，只有学生对人物信息感兴趣做更多的研究才能对历史有所了解。B 项表述有误，答案为 B。【10 题详解】推理判断题。根据全文作者列举各类媒体对王者荣耀的报道，以及对这款游戏的批评。故选 D。【11 题详解】推理判断题。文章作者列举各类媒体对王者荣耀的报道，以及对这款游戏的批评、该游戏对批评的回击和玩家对游戏看法，都是客观的报道。故选 B。【点睛】阅读理解通常都会出现词

32、义猜测题，要求考生从上下文理解中概括出生词或短语的词义。考生作此类题型时，首先要找到所猜测词所在文章的位置，然后在理解文章大意的基础之上，对此词前后句反复研读，最后根据前后句猜测出词义。例如小题 1 要求猜测出distorting 的含义，就是根据后句中的关键词 misrepresented，从而推测出 distorting 为“歪曲”之意。DGetting rid of dirt, in the opinion of most people, is a good thing.However, there is nothing fixed about attitudes to dirt.In

33、the early 16th century, people thought that dirt on the skin was a means to block out disease, as medical opinion had it that washing off dirt with hot water could open up the skin and let ills in.A particular danger was thought to lie in public baths.By 1538, the French king had closed the bath hou

34、ses in his kingdom.So did the king of England in 1546.Thus began a long time when the rich and the poor in Europe lived with dirt in a friendly way.Henry ， King of France, was famously dirty.Upon learning that a nobleman had taken a bath, the king ordered that, to avoid the attack of disease, the no

35、bleman should not go - 8 -out.Though the belief in the merit of dirt was longlived, dirt has no longer been regarded as a nice neighbour ever since the 18th century.Scientifically speaking, cleaning away dirt is good to health.Clean water supply and hand washing are practical means of preventing dis

36、ease.Yet, it seems that standards of cleanliness have moved beyond science since World War II.Advertisements repeatedly sell the idea: clothes need to be whiter than white, cloths ever softer, surfaces to shine.Has the hate for dirt, however, gone too far?Attitudes to dirt still differ hugely nowada

37、ys.Many firsttime parents nervously try to warn their children off touching dirt, which might be responsible for the spread of disease.On the contrary, Mary Ruebush, an American immunologist(免疫学家), encourages children to play in the dirt to build up a strong immune system.And the latter position is

38、gaining some ground.12. The kings of France and England in the 16th century closed bath houses because _.A. they lived healthily in a dirty environmentB. they thought bath houses were too dirty to stay inC. they believed disease could be spread in public bathsD. they considered bathing as the cause

39、of skin disease13. Which of the following best describes Henry s attitude to bathing？A. Afraid. B. Curious.C. Approving. D. Uninterested.14. How does the passage mainly develop？A. By providing examples.B. By making comparisons.C. By following the order of time.D. By following the order of importance

40、.15. What is the authors purpose in writing the passage？A. To stress the role of dirt.B. To introduce the history of dirt.- 9 -C. To call attention to the danger of dirt.D. To present the change of views on dirt.【答案】12. C 13. A 14. C 15. D【解析】试题分析：文章大意：本文为议论文。介绍了不同时期人们对污垢的不同理解以及持有的不同态度。过去人们认为污垢有助于保护

41、皮肤抵御疾病，所以拒绝洗澡。而现在免疫学家声称污垢有利于加强人的免疫系统，并且有一定的依据证明此观点。【12 题详解】细节理解题。根据第二段的第一、二、三、四句可知当时的人们认为洗净污垢会使疾病侵入，而浴室更是疾病容易传播的地方，所以英法国王下令关闭公共浴室，这样可排除 A、B、D，而 C 项正确。【13 题详解】推理判断题。根据第二段的最后两句可知法国国王 Henry 因身体脏而出名，听说有位贵族洗澡后，就下令禁止这位贵族外出以防止疾病的入侵。可以推断他对洗澡的态度是恐惧的。A：恐惧；B：好奇；C：赞同；D：不感兴趣。选 A【14 题详解】推理判断题。通读全文，从 16 世纪早期人们认为污垢

42、有利于抵御疾病，到 18 世纪人们从科学的角度认为洗净污垢有利身体健康，再到现今人们对污垢的态度又有所不同可以看出文章的写作是以时间为顺序的。选 C【15 题详解】主旨大意题。根据文章第一段的“there is nothing fixed about attitudes to dirt”和最后一段的第一句“Attitudes to dirt still differ hugely nowadays.”可以看出作者写这篇文章的目的是要呈现不同时期的人们对污垢的不同态度。选 D考点：考查健康类短文第二节（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

43、最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Nobody wants to reach the end of their life and experience regret. Instead, we desire to experience satisfaction with the life weve been given. _16_. To live a life without regret in the future, you should try to stay away from - 10 -the following four common unhealthy habits._17_It

44、 is good to have a destination to go to but it is the journey that matters in the end. Too often, we live our lives from destination to destination. But life is not lived merely in these destinations. In fact, it is far more often lived in the pathways between them. We should appreciate the joy in t

45、he journey rather than always hurry to the next destination.Be defined by your negative circumstances. Each morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most. This is an important truth and an important promise. Our lives should not be defined by the negative circumstances that happen

46、ed in our past. They may have affected our lives, but they do not write the final chapter. _18_Focus entirely on yourself. The size of our universe becomes smaller considerably when we place ourselves at the center. _19_On the contrary, those who see their life as an opportunity to bring joy to othe

47、rs quickly find it themselves._20_Every excess (过量) adds burden to our lives. And yet we continue to pursue and accumulate more than we needmore houses, more cars, more clothes, and more dishes. Owning less means less cleaning, less burden, less anxiety, and less stress each day. It provides the spa

48、ce and opportunity to pursue the things in life that bring lasting satisfaction to our lives.A. Blame everybody else.B. Carry more than you need.C. It is we ourselves who hold the pen.D. Miss the joy of the journey for the destination.E. Only a fool believes the wide road is necessarily the right ro

49、ad.F. The fact is that too many people experience regret at the lives they chose to live.G. And the people who are most focused on themselves are the least satisfied in life.【答案】16. F 17. D - 11 -18. C 19. G 20. B【解析】文章讲述了要想生活不留遗憾应该远离四种生活方式。【16 题详解】“Nobody wants to reach the end of their life and experience regretInstead，we desire to experience satisfaction with the life weve been given“由此可知，没有人希望到了生命结束的时候有遗憾。相反，我们渴望体验我们所给予的生活的满足感。从选项之中，可以看出，F 项实事是人们在自己选择的生活中都会经历遗憾符合语境，故选F