1、- 1 -泰安三中、宁阳二中、新泰二中三校联考 2017 年高二上学期期中考试英语试题2017.11第卷（共 100 分)第一部分：听力（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。例：How much is the shirt?A. 19.15. B. 9.15. C. 9.18.答案是 B。1. On which day will the woman
2、 return to work?A. Wednesday. B. Friday. C. Next Wednesday.2. What time is it now?A. About 6:00 p.m. B. About 5:40 p.m. C. About 5:20 p.m.3. What does Mr. Black look like?A. He has black hair. B. He is short. C. He wears glasses.4. What does the woman dislike about her photo?A. Her eyes. B. Her hair
3、. C. Her dress.5. Where does the conversation take place?A. At a restaurant. B. At the womans house.C. At a garden.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
4、 kind of sport does the woman want to learn?A. Volleyball. B. Tennis. C. Basketball.7. When will the woman probably take the course?A. On Sundays. B. On Fridays. C. On Mondays.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8. What is the woman doing?A. Preparing for a party. B. Visiting a doctor. C. Enjoying some music.9. What
5、 does the man mean in the end?A. His brother is busy on Saturday.B. His brother has got a bad cold again.C. His brother is too young to play at the party.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. What are the speakers talking about?- 2 -A. When they will move into the apartment.B. How they will decorate the apartm
6、ent.C. What the apartment is like.11. What does the woman say about the apartment?A. It is large. B. It is far from the ocean. C. It must be cool in summer.12. What is the mans attitude towards the apartment?A. He is fond of it. B. He is uninterested in it. C. He is curious about it.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13
7、至 16 题。13. How was the weather last weekend?A. Windy. B. Rainy. C. Sunny.14. What does the woman like to do on Sunday?A. Do some reading. B. Enjoy concerts. C. Go to the cinema.15. What time does the man usually get up on Sunday?A. At about 6 oclock. B. At about 7 oclock. C. At about 10 oclock.16. W
8、hat do we know about the man?A. He dislikes spending much time cooking. B. He doesnt care what he eats. C. He isnt good at cooking.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. Why did the speaker decide to start a new magazine?A. To become famous. B. To start a different one.C. To get more money.18. In what respect
9、is the magazine different from a local newspaper?A. What it looks like. B. What it contains. C. Where one can buy it.19. Where can people get the information about film reviews?A. In the first part. B. In the second part. C. In the third part.20. What can people find in the second half of the magazi
10、ne?A. Advice on local business development.B. Reviews of local artists works.C. Articles about local people.第二部分 阅读理解（共 15 小题，每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）ASummer CampsMake your summer magical with a one-of-a-kind summer camp experience!Half-day, week-long camps are held from 9 am-12 pm or 1 pm-4pm.Daily snacks
11、will be provided and even become part of the hands-on fun!Session 1-Ocean Commotion（暴动）Set sail for fun and adventure on the deep blue sea! Campers explore uncharted land at The Magic House and discover something fishy as they come into the exciting world of sea creatures.June 6-10June 13-17- 3 -Jun
12、e 20-24Session 2-Super kids Explore EarthCampers become superheroes to the earth as they learn about the environment and discover how to use their super powers to protect it! During this action-packed week, campers will explore the earth from the sky to the sea and participate in fun, earth-friendly
13、 activities such as turning trash into treasure.June 27-July 1July 11-15July 18-22Session 3-Once Upon A TimeAt this unique fairy tale-themed camp, campers have a magical, make-believe adventure through the pages of some of their favorite storybooks. Campers experience giant-sized fun as they use the
14、ir imaginations to travel to places found only in fairy tales. July 25-29August 1-5August 8-12(am sessions only)All campers must be registered in advance.21. What does the underlined word “one-of-a-kind” in Paragraph 1 mean?A. Unique B. Long C. Official D. Moving22. What is the main purpose of Sessi
15、on 2? A. To encourage reading. B. To inspire imagination.C. To raise environmental awareness. D. To develop the spirit of adventure.23. What do campers probably do during Session 3?A. Learn about animals B. Travel the country.C. Search for treasure. D. Read fairy stories. B I was lucky enough to hav
16、e a chance to study in the United States as an international student from the Ukraine when I was fourteen years old. I went to a wonderful school, West Catholic High School, for my freshman year.I remember my first day at that school as if it were yesterday. I was very nervous, and I could feel my h
17、eartbeat on the tips of my toes. My main fear was that I would not be able to express myself due to the language barrier. I was trying to have as little communication as I possibly could. And I almost succeeded, until we had to introduce ourselves in front of the class.And the moment the word “inter
18、national” flew out of my mouth, I was surrounded by thirty people who were asking questions one after another. I remember some of the questions were “Where is the Ukraine? Is it a kingdom?” “Do you have McDonalds? Does it taste the same?” and “Say something in your language.” It turned out to be the
19、 opposite of less communication, but it was so much fun.During the first three months, I certainly experienced a bit of cultural shock. I think Americans are the nicest people I have ever met in my entire life. - 4 -They always smile and say, “Hi, how are you?”One day, I noticed the students looking
20、 at me suspiciously. Finally , my classmate came up to my locker and whispered, “Is that true that you are a princess(公主)and that you came to study here so that nobody would recognize you?”At one point, I even had an image of myself wearing a gown and waving at the crowd. What ? People do have a wil
21、d imagination!During my study abroad experience, I saw a totally new world, experienced great culture, met a lot of incredible(不可思议的)people and improved my language. This trip inspired me to learn foreign languages. That is one of the reasons why I speak five different languages today.24.On the firs
22、t day of school, the author was afraid that_.A. she would be too shy to talk with others.B she would not be able to do well in her studiesC. she could not communicate with others well D. she would have difficulty learning a new language. 25.When the authors classmates knew she was an international s
23、tudent, they _ A. made fun of herB. prepared a special gift for herC. showed interest in her countrys culture D. were eager to make friends with her26.What does the underlined word “suspiciously” in Para.5 probably mean?A. Fearfully B. Excitedly C. Angrily D. Doubtfully27.What can we learn from the
24、text?A. The author decided to settle in the USA.B. The author got lots of benefits through studying abroad C. The author always imagined herself as a princess.D. The author didnt want to make herself known.CWhat do you usually do to comfort your friends when they are feeling sad or depressed ? You p
25、robably pat them on the back or shoulder, or maybe you give them a big , warm hug .We used to think that knowing when and how to comfort others was an ability that only humans have . But scientists have discovered that apes（猩猩）have this ability, too, according to a study published in the Journal of
26、the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences .Two researchers from Emory University in Atlanta , US , went to an Ape Protection Centre in Congo to study bonobos（倭黑猩猩）, which are closely related to humans .The researchers analyzed the bonobos reactions after more than 370 cases of stressful si
27、tuations , such as fights and losing temper , and found that some bonobos rushed to hug those that were screaming after being attacked , just like humans would have done .However , researchers noted that not all bonobos were - 5 -capable of comforting others. In the protection centre , many bonobos
28、are orphans whose mothers were killed by hunters . They were found to be more anxious in times of tension and to have greater difficulty controlling their own emotions , making them worse at reaching out to help friends in need .“ Orphans, who have not had the benefit of a mother helping them handli
29、ng their emotions , are much worse at comforting others, ” Professor Frans de Waal, one of the researchers, told The Telegraph. “ Bonobos with moms were able to curb their negative emotional reactions more quickly. Therefore , they pay more attention to others. ”This pattern mirrors the way that hum
30、an children have been found to react. Those who seem more capable of handling their own emotions for example, the ones who can calm themselves down more quickly after upsetting experiences are usually better at expressing their concerns for others.28. The 4th paragraph is mainly developed by _ .A. f
31、ollowing time order B. making comparisons C. giving examples D. presenting causes and effects29. The underlined word “ curb ” in the 5th paragraph probably means “_ ” .A. express B. control C. hide D. observe30. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage ?A. Orphan bonobos ne
32、ver give a hand to friend. B. There were 370 bonobos involved in the research .C. The ability to comfort others is unique to human beings .D. Moms play a significant role in handling kids emotions 31. Whats the main purpose of this passage ?A. To provide better protection for Apes. B. To uncover the
33、 mystery of Apes.C. To inform readers of a new study D. To compare human behaviors with Apes.DZheng He was one of Chinas most famous explorers. Towards the end of the fourteenth century, his fleet (舰队) sailed to countries far away.Zheng He had over 300 ships, some of which were over 150 meters long,
34、 and could carry up to 1,000 people. Besides, the ships carried gold, silver, silk, china and other treasures to give as gifts to the rulers of other countries. Some ships even had earth on board so that the sailors could grow their crops for food.On Zheng Hes first voyage, he set sail across the In
35、dian Ocean. His fleet travelled many days far away from land. One day, they were hit by a storm. All the sailors thought the fleet was going to sink. Then a strange light appeared and after that, the storm passed. The strange light was probably electricity from the thunderstorm (雷雨 ), but the sailor
36、s in Zheng Hes fleet believed it was a sign of protection from the gods. With the belief, they were happy to follow Zheng He wherever he led them.- 6 -Zheng He completed seven famous voyages between 1405 and 1433. He visited many countries in Asia and Africa. He brought back many gifts from the coun
37、tries he visited, such as medicines, pearls (珍珠) and strange animals. The most famous of them were a giraffe and a zebra.In 28 years of travelling, Zheng He had managed to share the glory of China with many different countries. When he died in 1435, the stories of his travels made him one of Chinas
38、most famous sailors.32. Some ships carried earth on board so that the sailors could _.A. use it as a gift B. use it for exchangeC. grow their own crops for food D. plant trees for shade 33. The sailors were happy to follow Zheng He because of _.A. a strange light B. a heavy stormC. the electricity f
39、rom the thunderstorm D. the belief in gods protecting them34.The most famous gifts Zheng He brought back were _.A. a monkey and a tiger B. medicines and pearlsC. gold and silver D. a giraffe and a zebra 35. The best title of the passage can be _.A. The Glory of China B. Zheng He and His VoyagesC. Zh
40、eng Hes Life D. Chinas Most Famous Explorer第三部分 七选五（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。Like it or not, there will be difficult times in our lives. You might lose your job, fail in your exams or have an illness. 36 Here are some ways not to lose hope during difficult time
41、s.1. Have faith.37 No matter how bad the situation is, things will turn out to be good in the end. Several years ago I failed to get my masters degree. It was a really bad experience. 38 It was of much better quality than my previous university. Experiences like this strengthen my belief that having
42、 faith is important during difficult times.2. Be around supportive people.Going through difficult times is hard, and going through them alone is even harder. You need a group of positive people who can support you. 39 If you dont, my suggestion is to start looking for one. Dont wait until you need i
43、t, because it will be too late by then. You need the community before difficult times come.3. Help others.An additional benefit of being in a good community is that it encourages you to think about other people. It pushes you to help others and, therefore, think about other people. 40 As a result, y
44、our situation wont look as bad as it would be otherwise. Often the situation looks worse than it really is because we - 7 -give too much attention. Shifting（移开）some of your attention away will put the situation in a better view.A .Your community helps a lot.B. Whatever it is, its important not to lo
45、se hope.C. However, I changed my attitude towards failure.D. In this way you shift your focus away from yourself.E. But I got a scholarship at an overseas university later.F. You must believe that things will work out well eventually.G. You should become part of a community that cares for one anothe
46、r.第四部分 完形填空(共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 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。I was traveling to visit my sister who lives a few states away. It was a very long drive and I stopped at quite a few _41_ along the way. One stop was in a small town that looked just like countless others I had _42_ on my wa
47、y, but it turned out to be very _43_.When I entered the gas station the two girls working at the register _44_ and said hello. They had a very friendly, welcoming energy and I smiled and _45_them back. Then I made my way to the restroom. I was _46_to see that there were positive messages all over th
48、e stalls (小隔间), like “ No matter what, dont give up”, “Smile”Because I wanted to _47_ them, I took a picture of the messages with the camera on my phone. So often bathroom stalls are filled with pretty _48_things，so this one really stood out! I guess its the last place I expected to find messages li
49、ke these, and it was a welcome _49_in the midst of a long trip.The messages were _50_in all different handwriting styles, sizes, and ink colors, probably a _51_of the diversity of the people who left them. There were _52_from all different states about road trips, adventures, support and encouragement. It was fun to read them and _53_made me sm
