1、- 1 -哈师大青冈实验中学 20162017 学年度第二学期期末考试高二学年英语试卷第一部分: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)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)Once I spoke at a high school. After the speech, I was asked to see a special student. An illness had kept the boy home, but he had expressed an interest in meeting m
2、e, and it would mean a great deal to him. I agreed.He was Matthew. When he was born, the doctor told his parents that he would not live to see five, and then they were told he would not make it to ten. Now he was thirteen. He wanted to meet me because I was a gold-medal weightlifter, and I knew abou
3、t overcoming obstacles and going for my dreams.I spent over an hour talking to Matthew. Never once did he complain. He spoke about winning and succeeding and going for his dreams. Obviously, he knew what he was talking about. He just talked about his hopes for the future,and how one day he wanted to
4、 lift weight with me.When we finished talking, I went to my briefcase and pulled out the first gold medal I won and put it around his neck. I told him he was more of a winner and knew more about success and overcoming obstacles than I ever would. He looked at it for a moment, then took it off and ha
5、nded it back to me. He said , “You are a champion. You earned that medal. Someday when I get to the Olympics and win my own medal, I will show it to you. ”Last summer I got the news that Matthew had passed away and a letter Matthew had written me a few days before :Dear Rick,My mom said I should sen
6、d you a thank-you letter for the picture you sent me. The doctors tell me that I dont have long to live any more. But I still smile as much as I can.- 2 -I told you some day I was going to the Olympics and win a gold medal. But I know now I will never make it. But I know I am a champion, and God kno
7、ws that too. When I get to Heaven, God will give me my medal and when you get there, I will show it to you.Thank you for loving me. Your friend,Matthew1. The boy wished to meet the author because_.A. he admired the author very much B. he wished to take part in the OlympicsC. he hoped to make friends
8、 with the author D. he enjoyed going in for weightlifting 2. Which of the statements is TRUE?A. Matthew was good at weightlifting.B. Rick had the similar disease as a child.C. Matthew remained optimistic in the face of disease.D. Rick encouraged the boy to become a champion.3. Why did the boy refuse
9、 the authors medal?A. He thought he was not worthy of it. B. Rick looked on the medal as treasure.C. The gold medal was very dear to Rick. D. He didnt want to be pitied by others.4. What can be inferred from Matthew letter?A. Rick was unhappy before death. B. Rick kept in touch with Matthew.C. Matth
10、ew sent some pictures to Rick. D. Matthew got an Olympic gold medal.If you think that running marathons will help you live a long and healthy life, new research may come as a shock. According to a recent scientific study, people who do a very strenuous workout are as likely to die as people who do n
11、o - 3 -exercise at all.Scientists in Denmark have been studying over 1,000 joggers and non-joggers for 12 years. The death rates from the sample group indicate that people who jog at a moderate(适度的) pace two or three times a week for less than two and a half hours in total are the least likely to di
12、e. The best speed to jog at was found to be about 5 miles per hour. The research suggests that people who jog more than three times a week or at higher speeds of over 7 mph die at the same rate as non-joggers. The scientists think that this is because strenuous exercise causes structural changes to
13、the heart and arteries(动脉). Over time, this can cause serious injuries.Peter Schnohr, researcher in Copenhagen, said, “If your goal is to decrease the risk of death and improve life expectancy, jogging a few times a week at a moderate pace is a good strategy. Anything more is not only unnecessary, b
14、ut it may be harmful.”The implications of this are that moderate forms of exercise such as Tai Chi, yoga and brisk walking may be better for us than triathlons(三项全能). According to Jacob Louis Marott, another researcher involved in the study, “You dont actually have to do that much to have a good imp
15、act on your health. And perhaps you shouldnt actually do too much.”5.The underlined word “strenuous” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .A. hard B. regular C. practical D. flexible6.The author presents some figures in Paragraph 2 to A.suggest giving up jogging B.show risks of doing sports C. pr
16、ovide supportive evidence D. introduce the research process7.What can be inferred from the text?A.No exercise at all is the best choice. B.More exercise means a healthier life.C.Marathon runners are the least likely to die. D.Proper exercise contributes to good health.(C)- 4 -Fun Tools Shown at CES
17、2016CES2016 has plenty of practical and fun tools on show. Here are four of them.CHiP Robotic DogBy using artificial intelligence, CHiP can adapt as you play with them. He can recognize you, respond to commands, and play fetch and soccer. You can even use an app on your mobile device to teach him tr
18、icks. Think of him as a playful pet that you wont have to clean up after.CHiP will retail for $200, be available this week online.Belty Good Vibes Smart BeltBasically, a fitness tracker built into a belt, Belty also acts as your personal fitness friend that offers you personalized fitness advice. It
19、 will encourage you to increase your walking pace, sit up straight, drink more water and even help you relax with breathing exercise. And, of course, style is everything so Belty comes with a high-quality leather band.Belty will retail for $395 and be available by the end of the year.Sensorwake Alar
20、m ClockThere are all sorts of smart alarm clocks, from the Clocky that runs to get you up to the Philips Wake-up Light that wakes you with a sunrise-like light. But this is the first alarm that uses smells-the smells of coffee, bread, chocolate, or even the smells of the seaside. Changeable capsules
21、 let you switch smells.Sensorwake will retail for $110 and be available in June.Hydrao Smart ShowerheadWhether you want to conserve water or lower your monthly bill, Hydrao is the answer. This smart showerhead lights up in different colors to show how much water youve used. Best of all, Hydrao is po
22、wered entirely by the water running through it. The company claims the original Hydrao-released in 2014-reduced water usage by 25%, and will launch a new generation.Hydrao is expected to retail for $100 and be available early next year.- 5 -8. Which tool is available to consumers in the shortest tim
23、e?A. Hydrao Smart Showerhead B. Sensorwake Alarm ClockC. CHip Robotic Dog D. Belty Good Vibes Smart Belt9. How much is the tool designed for personal health management?A. $100 B$110 C.$200 D. $39510. What does the Sensorwake alarm Clock use to wake users up?A. Fast movement. B. Pleasant smells. C. S
24、unrise-like lights. D. Changeable sounds.11. What is the main function of the Hydrao Smart Showerhead?A.To reduce water consumption. B. To adapt shower temperature.C. To recycle water at home. D. To keep records of water usage.(D)A young man was walking through a supermarket to pick up a few things
25、when he noticed an old lady following him around. Thinking nothing of it,he ignored her and continued on. Finally,he went to the checkout line,but she got in front of him.“Pardon me, ”she said, “Im sorry if my staring at you has made you feel uncomfortable. Its just that you look just like my son wh
26、o just died recently.”“Im very sorry, ” replied the young man, “Is there anything I can do for you?”“Yes, ”she said. “As Im leaving,can you sayGoodbye mother? It would make me feel much better.”“Sure, ”answered the young man.As the old woman was leaving the counter(收银台) ,he called out from behind he
27、r, “Goodbye mother!”As he stepped up to the checkout counter and put what he bought on the counter,he saw that his total was $127.50.“How can that be?”he asked, “I only bought a few things!”“Your mother said that you would pay for her, ”said the clerk.12. The underlined word“ignored”most probably me
28、ans_.A. to refuse to pay attention to B. to put on a smile at - 6 -C. to watch out for D. to look down upon13. Which of the following is the right order of the events in the story?a. The man said “Goodbye mother!” b. The woman left the supermarket.c. The woman spoke to the man. d. The man came to th
29、e counter.e. The woman got in front of the man. f. The woman followed the man.A. e, f, c, b, a, d B. c, e, f, a, b, d C. f, e, c, a, b, d D. d, b, c, f, b, a14. What can be concluded from the passage?A. The man was fooled by the woman. B. The woman was too poor to pay for herself.C. The man didnt pa
30、y for the woman. D. The man didnt buy anything in the end.15. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. An Unexpected Meeting at the Supermarket B. A Foolish Young Man and His MotherC. A Total of $ 127.50 at the Supermarket D. A Mother and Her Son 第二节(共 5 小题;每小题 2 分,满分 10 分)根
31、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。Sometimes people come into your life and you know right away they were meant to be there. _16_ . They teach you a lesson, or help you figure out who you are or who you want to become._17_. They may be a roommate, a neighbor, a professor, a friend, a lover, or
32、even a complete stranger.Sometimes things happen to you that may seem horrible at first, but later you will find that without those difficulties you would have never realized your potential. _18_. It would be safe and comfortable, but dull and completely pointless.The people you meet who affect your
33、 life help to create who you are and who you become. _19_ . In fact, they are sometimes the most important ones.- 7 -If someone loves you, give love back to them not only because they love you, but also because they are teaching you how to love and how to open your heart and eyes to things._20_ .The
34、y have helped you learn about trust and the importance of being cautious to whom you open your heart to.Make every day count. Appreciate every moment.A. They serve some sort of purpose.B. You never know who these people may be.C. Learn a lesson in life each day that you live.D.Even the bad experienc
35、es can be learned from.E. If someone hurts you, or breaks your heart, forgive them.F. Without these small tests, life would be like a smooth road to nowhere.G. If you dont believe in yourself, it will be hard for others to believe in you.第二部分: 完型填空(共 20 小题,每小题 1.5 分,共 30 分)阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从 21-40 各题所
36、给的四个选项 A,B,C,D 中,选出最佳选项。In the hospital, the seven-year-old boy hesitated for a short moment. Then he_21_a deep breath and said, “Yes, I will do it_22_it can save my sisters life.”During the transfusion (输血),the young boy_23_ in the bed next to his sister. He smiled first when he saw _24_returning t
37、o his sisters cheeks. Then his smile started to fade, and his face grew _25_. With a trembling voice, the boy looked up at the doctor and asked, “ Will I start to_26_?”“No!” the doctor replied. The little boy misunderstood and he_27_that he would need to give_28_of his blood to his sister, and that
38、he would die. However, to save his sisters life, the boy was_29_to die.What the boy did is a commitment (承诺). To help others depends_30_on commitments. A commitment is the beginning of dedication (奉献). We need to_31_if commitments are made. So making a(n)_32_commitment usually requires - 8 -courage.
39、 The courage of commitments is_33_by the faith to serve. The educator Henry Van Dyke said, “ Commitment is an adventure; it is the _34_of the soul to face the _35_. But that courage springs from the hope and confidence of the soul.” Commitments to service can inspire the hope and _36_ in each other.
40、Nowadays commitments to service and _37_ acts of love are taking place in the world. Our “courage of the soul” is _38_the globe as many nationalities join together to help those in_39_.Our commitments can make our life different. The commitment to service is a_40_we must make for the beautiful futur
41、e of our planet.21. A. passed B. took C. spent D. brought22. A. that B. until C. though D. if23. A. lay B. rose C. sat D. moved24. A. sign B. smile C. color D. light25. A. red B. happy C. strange D. pale26. A. relax B. die C. leave D. cry27. A. worked B. got C. thought D. knew28. A. all B. any C. so
42、me D. none29. A. eager B. glad C. afraid D. willing30. A. unfairly B. partly C.greatly D. slowly31. A. promise B. give C. insist D. decide32. A. big B. bad C. useful D. easy 33. A. hoped B. allowed C. shared D. inspired34. A. truth B. reason C. courage D. knowledge35. A. unfinished B. unknown C. una
43、ble D. untouched36. A. confidence B. chance C. method D. future37. A. free B. simple C. selfless D. new38. A. coming about B. getting alongC. making up D. spreading around39. A. fear B. need C. debt D. battle40. A. choice B.job C. plan D. model- 9 -第三部分 英语知识运用语法填空(共 10 小题,每小题 1.5 分,满分 15 分)阅读下面材料,在空
44、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。Dear Miss Smith,I think it is time that I _41_(tell) you why I cried at school.My dad has _42_ drinking problem. It is called “alcoholism”. It means that he cant control his drinking. Sometimes when he comes home, he is really drunk and shouts at all of us. Then Mom s
45、houts at him because he has spent all the money. Sometimes he hits not only my mom_43_also my sister and me for no good reason, just because he is drunk. Sometimes my sister and I are so _44_(fright) that we hide in our room.I _45_(use) to hate my mom and dad for all thatMom for shouting at Dad and
46、making him even_46_(mad), and Dad for his drinking. Now I dont hate them any more because I find out why they were like that.One day a lady came and told us about Al-Anon. It is an organization which helps families and friends of problem drinkers understand the disease of alcoholism and how to stop
47、drinking. My mom went to Al-Anon. Now _47_ dont quarrel like before. Meanwhile I went to Alateen; that is for kids_48_(effect) by a drinking parent of friend.If you know of any kids who might have a problem _49_ a drinking parent or a drinking friend, you could tell them where they can get help. It
48、_50_(real) helped me.第四部分 写作(共 2 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。错误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。- 10 -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)不记分。My cousin Tim is pupil. He is clever, and he is very naughty. Today he fails in his math and English exam. Getting his report, he was deep worried. His poor report was required to be signed by his fat