深圳市高二下学期期末考试英语试题(含参考答案)

深圳市第二学期期末考试

高二年级英语试卷

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A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

Basketball Statistician Help Wanted

The Athletic Department is looking for students to help assist staff during the Fall 2016, Winter 2016-17 and Spring 2017 semesters. Students in this position will be keeping live statistics during basketball games. Students must meet all of the following requirements:

●Good computer skills

●Available evenings and weekends

●Knowing basketball rules and statistics

Students interested in working for the Athletic Department should contact the Athletic Coordinator at their respective(各自的) campuses.

●TP/SS Athletic Coordinator, Michael Simone,240-567-1308

●Rockville Athletic Coordinator, Jorge Zuniga,240-567-7589

●Springfield Athletic coordinator, Gary Miller,240-567-2273

●Germantown Athletic Coordinator, GavriChavan, 240-567-6915

21.When will the job start?

A. In May 2016.

B. In May 2017.

C. In September 2016.

D. In September 2017.

22.Who is more likely to get the job?

A. Sam, English major, member of the college basketball team.

B. Judy, IT staff with night classes, children’s basketball team coach.

C. Ted, computer major, basketball fan, free on evenings and weekends.

D. Molly, part-time programmer, high school basketball player, new mother.

23.Who should you contact if you want to apply for the job in Rockville?

A. Michael.

B. Jorge.

C. Gauri.

D. Gary.

B

Your house may have an effect on your figure. Experts say the way you design your home could play a role in whether you pack on the pounds or keep them off. You can make your environment work for you instead of against you. Here are some ways to turn your home into part of diet plan.

Open the curtains and turn up the lights. Dark environments are more likely to encourage overeating , for people are often less self-conscious（难为情）when they’re in poorly lit places and so more likely to eat lots of food. If your home doesn’t have enough window light, get more lamps and flood the place with brightness.

Mind the colors. Research suggests warm colors fuel our appetites. In one study, people who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 percent less than those in a yellow or red room. Warm colors like yellow make food appear more appetizing, while cold colors make us feel less hungry. So when it’s time to repaint, go blue.

Don’t forget the clock or the radio. People who eat slowly tend to consume about 70 fewer calories per meal than those who rush through their meals. Begin keeping track of the time, and try to make dinner last at least 30 minutes, And while you’re at it, actually sit down to eat. If you need some help slowing down, turn on relaxing music. It makes you less likely to rush through a meal.

Downsize the dishes. Big serving bowls and plates can easily make us fat. We eat about 22 percent more when using a 12-inch plate instead of a 10-inch plate. When we choose a large spoon over a smaller one, total intake（摄入）jumps by 14 percent. And we’ll pou r about 30 percent more liquid into a short, wide glass than a tall, skinny glass.

24. The text is especially helpful for those who care about_______.

A. their home comforts

B. their body shape

C. house buying

D. healthy diets

25. A home environment in blue can help people_________.

A. digest food better

B. regain their appetites

C. burn more calories

D. reduce food intake

26. What are people advised to do at mealtimes?

A. Eat quickly.

B. Play fast music.

C. Use smaller spoons.

D. Turn down the lights.

27. What can be a suitable title for the test?

A. Is Your House Making You Fat?

B. Ways of Serving Dinner

C. Effects of Self-Consciousness

D. Is Your Home Environment Relaxing?

C

The other day I was walking into the bank at the same time as a man who looked homeless. He had a bucket full of coins. As I did my business at the bank, I couldn’t help but overhear his conversation with the other teller (出纳员）.He wanted to get his coins counted and put into the bank, but he didn’t have an account. He was hoping not to have to pay a fee.

I thought this was not going to be pretty. To my surprise, the teller said he would gladly do that with the fee avoided. Then he said, “Would you be interested in opening an account today?” He looke d down, and said, “Well, I probably don’t have enough.” “How much do you have?” “Maybe ten dollars.” It was apparently not enough for the lowest balance requirement of an account. At this point I saw the bank manager walking over. I assumed he was going to be refused definitely. But instead, with the brightest smile Td seen in a while, she said, “Come over here, and let’s take a look at how we can set you up.”

He looked nervous：why was everybody being so nice to him? He was thankful, but he said, I’ve got t o have five dollars, and that’s only five dollars left.” “That’s fine,” she said. “We'll go ahead and deposit (存）the ten, and then you can withdraw five. I’ll just ignore the low balance requirement of your account.” He looked shocked. I felt very surprise d, too. She was talking to him like he was an important businessman with thousands of dollars to deposit. It was one of the coolest things I’d ever seen.

He looked so happy and immediately began filling out the paperwork. I left the bank, got in my car, an d drove home with a lump in my throat at the pure kindness I’d witnessed.

28. The homeless man went to the bank to_____.

A. get some cash

B. count all his coins

C. deposit his money

D. change some money

29. In the eyes of the author the homeless man_____.

A. was worth showing mercy to

B. was really looked down upon

C. was dressed and behaved poorly

D. made an unreasonable request

30. The author felt very shocked because_____.

A. the homeless man had a very lucky day in the bank

B. the manager treated the homeless man as an old friend

C. the homeless man is an important man they must help

D. all of the homeless man’s requests were met by the manager

31. What can we learn from the passage?

A. Love is everywhere.

B. Help others light one’s day up.

C. Never judge a man by his looks.

D. The homeless can have a lucky day.

D

In the span of nearly 5 years, Uber has gone from a limited launch in San Francisco to offering rides in more than 300 cities worldwide. In China alone, despite existing in a legal gray zone, the company claims it arranges 1 million rides per day. That means 35 Chinese people hop into an Uber there every time you blink.

But are there limits to how much Uber can scale?

“The natural end point has to rely on autonomous driving technology”—not humans, says Emilio Frazzoli, director of the Transportation@MIT Initiative. He thinks robots could be taking the wheel in the next 15 years, certainly within the next 30. The reasons, he says, are economical and cultural.

First, as much as 50 percent of an Uber ride’s cost goes toward paying the human behind the wheel, Frazzoli says, and that’s money that could be going into Uber’s pocket. Replacing human operators has already begun in Singapore, a city that relies heavily on public transit. It’s not widely

advertised, Frazzoli says, but the subway trains there “are completely automated. They are just horizontal elevators.”

Plus, for reasons from supply to quality control, Oberholzer-Gee, a professor at Harvard, says getting drivers will likely always be more of a headache than finding more riders. With autonomous vehicles, he says, “You could have a guaranteed supply of one of the sides, and particularly of the side that is harder to manage.”

Second, Uber’s urban saturation (饱和) is making a lot of people rethink the idea of owning a car, Frazzoli says. That’s no accident: As Uber’s general manager in Vietman recently told Reuters, “Our goal is to replace private car ownership.” Carnegie Mellon computer scientist David Andersen is on b oard. “What an unfortunate waste of resources,” he wrote in his blog, referring to the cost of using his car, which he recently sold. “Taking public transit, uber, or cabs…wouldn’t have been free, but it would have been better for my wallet.”

If the custom of car-ownership dramatically dissolves, then Uber’s mass of potential drivers will, too. Lack of driver will serve as another forcing function on Uber’s business model, further forcing it to evolve toward autonomous cars.

32. According to the first paragraph, we know that Uber ___________.

A. has developed for five years in China.

B. is legal in China.

C. requests 1 million rides per day.

D. enjoys great popularity in China.

33. Why does Emilio Frazzoli think robots could replace human operators in future?

A. Autonomous vehicles can help Uber to earn much more money.

B. Cities like Singapore rely heavily on public transports.

C. Controlling drivers means improving quality.

D. Uber could have a guaranteed supply of more riders.

34. W hat does the underlined word “dissolves” mean in the last paragraph?

A. Obtain success

B. Make a difference

C. Come to an end

D. Make an agreement

35. Where is the passage probably taken from?

A. Children’s literature.

B. A science magazine.

C. An advertisement

D. A science fiction.

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。

You and your family want to go out on July 20th, but what to do? 36

Check your newspaper and Chamber of Commerce website for events. Most towns have parades, festivals, and/or firework shows. Looking for something a little different? Check small towns nearby if you live in a big city. 37

Make sure you take sunscreen, snacks, plenty of water and a wagon for supplies and small children. You might also want a blanket, insect spray and lawn chairs if you are staying for the fireworks, and why wouldn’t you? 38 It will be easier to stay together in a crowd. Designate a meeting place that even the smallest child can tell someone if one of you gets separated from the group.

39 There will be other dogs to worry about, big crowds, and loud noises. Why subject a pet to the stress? Take them out another day.

If you are planning a cookout at the park, get there early. Don’t forget charcoal, lighter fluid, matches, and if you live in Texas at least, Raid for the trash cans.

Find your spot for the fireworks show at least an hour before dusk. 40 ____ So they will have something to do before the show starts.

A. Leave your pets at home.

B. These are all games that can be played together by pretty much anyone.

C. You will have smaller crowds to deal with and less stress.

D. Here are some tips for a fun and safe Fourth of July adventure.

E. Bring books or small games for the kids.

F. Invite close family and friends to your Fourth of July party at least one month in advance.

G. If you have small children, you might also consider everyone wearing the same brightly colored hat or T-shirt.

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。

We remember explorers，inventors，politicians and entrepreneurs (企业家) by their successes instead of their persistence in the face of uncertainty. The common 41______ that make these people memorable are their willingness to take 42_____ and the perseverance to persist. 43_____ of them worked hard with their great dreams but no success was 44_____ on their way. They knew the risks but didn’t stop; 45______ they succeeded one more time than they failed. Today, some people attempt to 46_____ themselves from risking and they look with distrust at those who are willing to 47_______ their comfort zones for an uncertain reward.

However, the history only 48________ those who left their impact on industry and shaped our culture. The history would not have remembered the men like Marco Polo and Columbus 49_______ they had not dared to venture (冒险）into the 50_______ world. In the field of science, the inventor, Thomas Edison succeeded because he was persistent and refused to 51_______ In the political realm (领域)，we can’t ignore the man like Abraham Lincoln who 52_______ a series of failures to become president. And also a lot of businessmen who made their 53______ through risks risked their wealth again in order to 54______ them. Then big and successful companies will finally come into 55_______ though they all have to face the 56________ beginnings.

In every case，success was the indirect 57_______ of the persistence of those people who are willing to take necessary risks. But for 58_______ success overly and ignoring the process including numberless failures, we may have a(n) 59________ thought that we are supposed to succeed without setbacks. However, the fact is that every success is 60_________ accompanied by setbacks and problems.

41. A. goals B. elements C. regulations D. problems

42. A. breath B. advantages C. risks D. steps

43. A. None B. All C. Some D. Each

44. A. aimed B. pursued C. showed D. guaranteed

45. A. finally B. occasionally C. mainly D. exactly

46. A. treat B. save C. change D. protect

47. A. reach B. leave C. choose D. extend

48. A. enjoys B. remembers C. praises D. appreciates

49. A. when B. because C. if D. though

50. A. untold B. unknown C. puzzling D. real

51. A. quit B. create C. upset D. delay

52. A. received B. ignored C. controlled D. overcame

53. A. choices B. decisions C. comments D. fortunes

54. A. spend B. discover C. increase D. control

55. A. use B. contact C. existence D. position

56. A. difficult B. suitable C. comfortable D. important

57. A. sign B. start C. progress D. result

58. A. looking for B. focusing on C. taking on D. picking up

59. A. unpractical B. positive C. unforgettable D. inspiring

60. A. yet B. even C. always D. only

第Ⅱ卷

注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。

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。

Researchers at the University of Kansas say that people can accurately judge 90 percent of a stranger’s personality 61._______________ (simple) by looking at the person’s shoes.

“Shoes convey a thin but useful piece of information about their wearers,” the authors wrote in the new st udy. “Shoes serve 62._____________ practical purpose, and also serve as nonverbal cues with 63.________________ (symbol) messages. People tend to pay attention to the shoes they and others wear.”

Medical Daily notes that the number of detailed personality traits detected in the study include

a person’s general age, their gender, income, political affiliation, and other personality traits,

64._______________ (include) someone’s emotional stability.

Lead researcher Omri Gillath said the judgments were based 65.___________ the style, cost, color and condition of someone’s shoes. In the study, 63 University of Kansas students looked at pictures 66._____________ (show) 208 different pairs of shoes worn by the study’s participants. Volunteers in the study were photographed in their most commonly worn shoes, and then 67._____________ (fill) out a personality questionnaire.

So, what do your shoes say about your personality? Some of the results were expected: People with higher 68._____________ (income) most commonly wore expensive shoes, and flashier footwear was typically worn by extroverts. 69.____________ , some of the more specific results are interesting. For example, “practical and functional” shoes were generally worn by more “agreeable” people, 70.____________ ankle boots were more closely linked with “aggressive” personalities.

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，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处错误，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(Λ)，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。

I was really excited. My dad told me that a British girl was coming to our house for several day. I thought she would be typical Western girl with blond hair and blue eyes. But when I meet her, I was surprised to find out a Chinese girl smiling sweet at me and greeting me with bad Chinese. She told me that she was born in London and couldn’t speak many Chinese. We got along well and I showed her many wonderfully things in Chinese culture. She was excited and kept ask questions. Time passed so quickly that before we knew it, it was time for me to leave.

第二节：书面表达（满分25分）

假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Paul得知北京将举办一次长跑活动，想了解更多的信息。请根据某英文报纸广告，给Paul写一封回信。

内容包括：

1. 活动简介；

2. 相关信息（全程5公里；详见广告）；

3. 提醒事项（文明参与等）。

注意：

1. 词数100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3. 开头和结语已为你写好。

Dear Paul，

___________________________________________________________________________ Best wishes.

Yours,

Li Hua

2015-2016学年第二学期英语期末测试卷答案

第二部分阅读理解（共两节。满分40分）

21-25 CCBBD 26-30 CADAB 31-35 ADACB

A 篇--CC

B B 篇—BDCA C篇---DABA D篇---DACB

36-40 DCGAE

第三部分完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）

41-45 BCDDA 46-50 DBBCB

51-55 ADDCC 56-60 ADBAC

（备注：43题答案可考虑B,D两个答案都给分，但D更好）

第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）

61. simply 62. a 63. symbolic 64. including 65. on

66. showing 67. filled 68. incomes 69. However 70. while

第四部分短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）

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第二节书面表达（共25分）

One possible version:

Dear Paul,

I’m writing to share with you some details of the Great Wall Run Festival.

You can enjoy the activity between May 13th and 15th, 2016 at Beijing Badaling Great Wall. Free buses to the Great Wall are available every 10 minutes from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. and runners are supposed to cover 5 kilometers. While running, you can also enjoy beautiful sunrises and sunsets at the Great Wall. However, please don`t forget to behave well.

Besides, the tickets prices vary from 300 to 600 yuan. As there is no ATM machine on the site, you’d better prepare cash in advance. Have a good time.

Best wishes.

Yours，

Li Hua