2017-2018学年广东省仲元中学高二上学期期中考试英语试题

2017-2018学年广东省仲元中学高二上学期期中考试

英语试卷

命题人：陈俊茹刘晓兰审题人：张迎春

第一部分阅读理解

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四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

Here is a list of some of the best museums for children in America.

Please Touch Children’s Museum

This museum lies in Philadelphia. It offers Alice in Wonderland exhibits where young children can play with giant flowers and have tea parties. Kids can also play on musical instruments and babies can crawl on lily pads, which make musical sounds.

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis

This museum lies in Indiana. It holds a fair share of dinosaur fossils (化石). There are many fossils like the T. Rex, Bucky and many others in an 8,000-square-foot area. Around 10,000 man-made objects, including a 55-ton steam engine and a 33-foot tall water clock, are there in the 365,000-square-foot area. It also offers activities like dinosaur building, camps and classes featuring space themes and other educational programs.

Boston Children’s Museum

This museum lies in Massachusetts. The exhibits here are of health, art, science, culture and environment. In this museum, children also learn about Japanese culture. Activities like Play Lab, New Balance Climb and The Recycle Shop bring out the creativity in children.

National Museum of Play

This museum, which lies in Rochester area of New York, has a wide collection of dolls, games, toys and other home crafts dating back to the 19th century. Here, educational tours include stories of machines and other toys. Kids can walk in Sesame Street exhibit and cook food at play or TV studios.

Children’s Museum of Houston

This museum lies in Texas. Termed as the best playground for mind, this museum offers scores of activities for kids of every age. It even offers free family adventure events where families with their kids are encouraged to work on math activities and games. Children also learn about broadcasting activities and preserving ecosystems.

1. One who has interest in environmental protection can choose to visit .

A. National Museum of Play or Children’s Museum of Houston

B. Boston Children’s Museum or Children’s Museum of Hou ston

C. Please Touch Children’s Museum or Boston Children’s Museum

D. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis or National Museum of Play

2. While visiting National Museum of Play, you can take part in .

A. dinosaur building

B. New Balance Climb

C. playing with giant flowers

D. cooking food at play or TV studios

3. Who might be most interested in this passage?

A. Parents

B. Students

C. Teachers

D. Researchers

B

I think it was October, 1982. A friend had business dealings in the city of Reno, Nevada, and I was asked to accompany her on an overnight trip. While she conducted her business, I was aimlessly wandering down Virginia Street，heading into a most gloriously beautiful sunset. I had an urge to speak to someone on the street to share that beauty, but I couldn’t make eye contact with anyone. Quickly I slid into a department store and asked the lady behind the counter if she could come outside for just a minute. She 1ooked at me as though I were from some other planet and said, “Well…’’

Surprisingly, she followed me out.

When she got outside I said to her, “Just look at that sunset! Nobody out here was looking at it and I just ha d to share it with someone.”

For a few seconds we just 1ooked. Then I said, “God’s in his heaven and all’s right with the world.” I thanked her for coming out to see it and sharing the beauty.

Four years later my situation had changed considerably. I had come to the end of a twenty-year marriage. I was alone and on my own for the first time in my life. One day, while my clothes were going around, I picked up a Unity Magazine and read an article about a woman who had been in similar circumstances. She had come to the end of a marriage, moved to a strange community, and the only job she could find was one she disliked: cosmetic sales in a department store. We had a lot in common.

Then something happened to her that changed everything. She said a woman came into her department store and asked her to step outside to look at a sunset. The stranger had said, “God’s in his heaven and all’s right with the world.”, and she had realized the truth in that statement and that she simply had not been seeing it. From that moment on, she turned her life around.

4. Why did the writer slid into a department store?

A. She found it was boring with nobody talking to her.

B. She wanted to buy something for her friend.

C. She wanted to find somebody sharing the beautiful sunset.

D. She thought it was her responsibility to share the natural beauty with others.

5. What does the sentence “God’s in his heaven and all’s right with the world” mean?

A. We should be optimistic in the face of uncertainty.

B. We should believe in God who can help us when we are in trouble.

C. We should never hold the belief that God can change our life.

D. We should be independent and enjoy ourselves in spite of difficulties.

6.What do you think finally changed the writer’s attitude towards life?

A. The old magazine she came across.

B. The encouragement from the woman.

C. The sunset they enjoyed four years ago.

D. The woman’s story.

7.What may be the best title for the text?

A. Depending on yourself

B. Sharing beauty

C. Struggling every day

D. Never giving up halfway

C

One of India’s top engineering schools has restricted Internet access in its boarding houses, saying addiction to surfing, gaming and blogging was affecting students’ performance, making them lonely and even suicidal.

Authorities at the best Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Mumbai said students had stopped socializing and many were late for morning classes or slept through them. “Now, a student doesn’t even know who lives two doors away from him because he is so busy on the Internet,” said Prakash Gopalan, dean of Student Affairs. “The old dormitory culture of companionship and socializing among students is gone. This is not healthy in our opinion.”

IIT-Mumbai, with about 5,000 students, is one of the seven IITs across India which are considered to be among the finest engineering schools in the world. They are also a talent pool for global technology giants. But their hard courses, tough competition and lonely campus lifestyle have taken an effect on students. Depressive and dysfunctional lifestyles are known to be common among IIT students, and at least nine have committed suicide in the past five years. Students have unlimited free Internet access in their boarding houses to help them in their studies, but many also use it to surf, chat, download movies and music, blog and for gaming.

“Starting Monday, Internet access will be banned between 11 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. at IIT-Mumbai’s 13 boarding buildings to encourage students to sleep early and to try and force them o ut of their shells.” Gopalan said. But the move has not gone down well with students who say they hate their lives being regulated. “Now they will say we need to listen to a lullaby (摇篮曲) to go to sleep.” said Rajiv, an electronics student.

8. According to the text, the students addicted to the Internet in IIT-Mumbai are likely to ______.

A. perform well in studies

B. participate in social activities

C. know their classmates better

D. feel lonely and even suicidal

9. The underlined word “dysfunctional” in Paragraph 3 most probably means “______”.

A. unpopular

B. meaningful

C. abnormal

D. exciting

10. What measures have been taken in IIT-Mumbai?

A. Students must go to bed before 11 p.m.

B. Students are forbidden to surf the Internet on campus.

C. Students have unlimited free Internet access in their dormitories.

D. Internet access is unavailable in deep night in boarding buildings.

11. We may infer from the last paragraph that ______.

A. all electronics students hate the banning order

B. some students complain about the banning order

C. there is no Internet access on the IIT campus ever since

D. more students prefer listening to music to surfing the Internet

D

Pigeons may only have a brain the size of a thimble (顶针), but it appears that pigeons can categorize and name objects in the same way human children learn new words.

A new study from the University of Iowa has shown that the birds are capable of learning to categorize 128 different photographs into 16 basic categories.

Scientists taught three pigeons to sort out different kinds of dogs or types of shoes, for example by using a particular symbol in exchange for a reward. When they were shown black and white pictures of previously unseen dogs or shoes, the birds were able to correctly match these with the corresponding symbols.

The scientists behind the project say this is a similar approach taken by young children when they are first learning words for objects. However, the researchers said it

took their birds around 40 days to perfect the task of learning just 16 categories.

Professor Edward Wasserman, who led the work, said: “Our birds’ rate of learning appears to have been quite slow. Would children learn faster than pigeons? Almost certainly. However, our pigeons came to the experiment with no background knowledge at all. Thus, the more relevant comparison group may be newborn babies, who indeed take 6–9 months to learn their first words.”

Writing in the journal Cognition, the researchers said their experiment was a very simple mirror of the way children are taught words —by their parents pointing to pictures and asking them to name the object.

Pigeons are known to be smarter than many birds. Professor Bob McMurray, who also took part in the study, said the results showed that human learning is not as unique as was previously believed.

He said: “Children are facing a huge task of learning thousands of words without a lot of background knowledge to go on. For a long time, people thought that such learning is special to humans. What this research shows is that the ways in which children solve this huge problem may be shared with many species.

12. What’s the main idea of this passage?

A. Pigeons and young children take a similar approach to learn words.

B. Pigeons are known to be smarter than newborn babies.

C. Pigeons recognize objects in the same way children learn words.

D. Pigeons are unique as they can learn like humans.

13. Why does the writer think newborn babies are the more relevant comparison group?

A. Th ey don’t have any background knowledge.

B. They learn relatively slow.

C. Pigeons and newborn babies learn at a similar speed.

D. Young children are smarter.

14. From the passage, we can learn that .

A. learning without background knowledge is unique to humans

B. many species may be able to learn without background knowledge

C. pigeons are able to solve many huge problems

D. pigeons are known to be the smartest birds

15.The passage is intended to .

A. introduce pigeons

B. prove a fact

C. support an opinion

D. report a study

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。

We’ve all experienced peer pressure (同伴压力). It happens to everybody. However, people have different reactions. Confident people refuse to do things they don’t want to do, but shy and anxious people often give in. It may be because they want to be liked. It may be because they worry that their friends will make fun of them, or perhaps they’re just curious about trying something new. 16

It’s hard being the only one who says no and the question is：how do you do it?

17 If you think that missing maths, or smoking, or going somewhere you know your parents wouldn’t like is a bad idea then the answer is simple：don’t do it. It’s your decision. nobody else’s. You don’t need to be aggressive. You don’t need to shout and scream, but you must be confident and you must be firm. You need to say, “No thanks. I don’t want to do that.”

Being on your own against everybody else is very hard, so it can really help to have at least one other peer, or friend, who will say no too. 18 You want friends who will support you when you’re in trouble. You don’t want people who will always agree with the majority. Remember, the most popular people aren’t always the most trustworthy.

19 You can learn a lot from people your own age. They can teach you great football skills or the best way to do your maths homework. They can recommend music and advise you on fashion. And don’t forget you can tell them things too, and that

always feels great. So, find friends who have similar interests. And remember, friendship isn’t about feeling depressed and guilty. 20

A. Choose your friends carefully.

B. Firstly, you must decide what you believe.

C. It’s about sharing experiences and having fun.

D. Of course, p eer pressure isn’t completely bad.

E. It may be because they were all born to be stubborn.

F. Depression and guilt will surely give you peer pressure.

G. Whatever the reason, some people end up doing things they really don’t want to.

第二部分语言知识运用（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）

阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的A，B，C和D四个选项中，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。

I do voluntary work for an organization that helps the people in need in Haiti. Recently I took my son Barrett there for a week, hoping to 21 him.

Before setting out, I told Barrett this trip would be tiring and 22 . For the first two days, he said almost nothing. I worried the trip was too 23 for a 17-year-old. Then on day three, as we were 24 over high rocky mountains, he turned to me and grinned（咧嘴笑）,“Pretty hard.”

After that there was no turning back. A five-year-old girl, wearing a dress several sizes 25 large and broken shoes, followed Barrett around, mesmerized（着迷）. He couldn’t stop 26 . Later he said 27 . “I wish I could speak French.” I was 28 －this from a boy who hated and 29 French classes throughout school.

Usually silent, he 30 Gaby, our host, and kept asking questions about the country and its people. He blossomed（活泼起来）.

31 , the moment that really took 32 breath away occurred in a village deep in the mountains. I was 33 a woman villager for an article. 135 centimeters tall,

she was small in figure but strong in 34 . Through determination, she had learned to read and write and 35 to become part of the leadership of the 36 .

Learning her story, Barrett was as 37 as I by this tiny woman’s achievements. His eyes were wet and there was a 38 of love and respect on his face. He had finally understood the importance of my work.

When leaving for home, Barrett even offered to stay 39 as a volunteer. My insides suddenly felt struck. This 40 achieved all I’d expected. Soon he will celebrate his 18th birthday. He’ll be a man.

21. A. educate B. attract C. please D. comfort

22. A. troublesome B. dangerous C. hard D. violent

23. A. little B. much C. fast D. slow

24. A. running B. moving C. looking D. climbing

25. A. too B. very C. even D. so

26. A. crying B. joking C. shouting D. smiling

27. A. patiently B. regretfully C. cheerfully D. lightly

28. A. disappointed B. ashamed C. surprised D. determined

29. A. called off B. fought against C. went in for D. took up

30. A. befriended B. talked C. avoided D. recognized

31. A. Even B. Thus C. However D. Meanwhile

32. A. our B. his C. my D. her

33. A. interviewing B. asking C. describing D. arranging

34. A. wish B. brain C. health D. will

35. A. appeared B. struggled C. failed D. hesitated

36. A. city B. village C. organization D. state

37. A. bored B. pleased C. touched D. puzzled

38. A. combination B. connection C. composition D. satisfaction

39. A. away B. in C. out D. behind

40. A. article B. flight C. interview D. trip

第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Last weekend our school held a sports meeting. 41 (realize) it was our last high school sports meeting, we decided to make 42 an unforgettable experience for all of us.

We first attended the opening parade, for 43 our class had made a lot of 44 (prepare). To our excitement, our parade performance was a great success. After the parade, the games started. My classmates attended 45 (vary) events such as running, high jump and long jump. Due to the hard training they 46 (do) before, their performances were very 47 (impress). On the stand, my classmates applauded and cheered for the athletes, some raising their cameras to capture the exciting moments. Finally, the result 48 (announce). It was 49 (amaze) that our class won the second place. Our efforts paid off! Cup in hand, we took a picture together.

I believe this sports meeting will remain a precious memory for all of us 50 time goes by.

第三部分基础知识（共两节，满分30分）

第一节语法单选（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）

51. The witness _____ the middle-aged man _____ lying to the judge.

A. accused; for

B. charged; of

C. charged; for

D. accused; of

52. The driver asked all the passengers to remain _____ before the bus stopped.

A. seating

B. seated

C. to seat

D. to be seating

53. _____ confidence, she wasn’t awarded Beauty Queen in the beauty contest.

A. Lacking

B. Lacking for

C. Lack of

D. Lacked

54. ______ for burning the food, the careless cook was fired at last.

A. Blaming

B. To be blamed

C. To blame

D. Blamed

55. ___________________ off the bus ______ he realized his wallet was stolen.

A. No sooner did he get; than

B. No sooner had he got; than

C. No sooner did he get; when

D. No sooner had he got; when

56. ______ in a friendly way, their fierce quarrel finally comes to an end.

A. Settled

B. Settling

C. Being settled

D. Having settled

57. It was in a very beautiful place _____ interested us a lot ______ we held a birthday party for our teacher.

A. where; which

B. that; which

C. that; that

D. /; that

58. _____ I heard the news, I couldn’t believe my ears.

A. At the moment

B. The moment

C. For the moment

D. Every moment

59. The door opened and ______ a middle-aged woman _______ an expensive fur coat.

A. came in; in

B. in came; in

C. came in; on

D. in came; on

60. They woke up ______ everything around ______.

A. found; changed

B. finding; changed

C. to find; changing

D. to find; changed

第二节单词填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）

61. In c______(总的来说), you must convince me of your ability before you are employed.

62. First, however, I want to mention another fine conference I a______ (参加) recently.

63.Until that time however, I still d_____ (高兴) in wearing the delicate necklace.

64. It is not eight o'clock!' she answered, rising u_____ (不情愿地).

65．One should be o_____ (乐观) about his or her condition and be positive during treatment.

66. They have s_______(加速) up production since the new manager was in charge.

67. After all the guests had left, I s_____ (清扫) up.

68. Simple d______ (指引，指导) for making the model are printed on the box.

69. Please keep us i______ (通知) of the latest news when we are abroad.

70. Her mother could be very d _____ (要求很高的) at times.

71. We should not just c_____(全神贯注于) on one thing to the neglect of everything else.

72. We should train our students to speak English fluently and a_____ (准确地).

73. Hearing that, she s_____ (挤出) out a smile .

74．Your a_____ (申请) to join the club was honored.

75. A lot of p_____ (有害) waste water comes from that chemical factory.

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：

l. 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。

Getting rid of the bad habit of procrastination (拖延症) is now my goal in life. My first step was to set small targets what can be reached realistically. For example, I plan to set a timetable for my study. So after school, I will put finishing homework in the last place. Additionally, I will make a list of my important task including their due dates but follow my schedule strictly. I will avoid find excuses for putting them off. At same time, I will ask for my friends and parents to help me. By achieving this small targets, I have confident that I will overcome procrastination.

第二节书面表达（满分25分）

假定你是学生会主席李华，你校计划举办“中华经典文学朗诵比赛”。请你根据以下信息，给你校交换生David写一封信，邀请他参加比赛。

要点如下：

1．举办时间和地点

2．活动的目的

3．活动的内容

4．活动的收获

参考词汇：中华经典文学朗诵比赛Chinese Classics Reciting Contest

注意：

1.词数100左右

2.可适当增加情节，以使行文连贯

2017年广东仲元中学高二上学期英语期中考试答案

阅读1-3BDA 4-7CADB 8-11DCDB 12-15 CABD

七选五16-20 GBADC

完形填空21-25ACBDA 26-30DBCBA 31-35CCADB 36-40BCADD

语法填空41.Realizing/Having realized 42.it 43.which 44.preparations 45.various

46.had done 47. impressive 48.was announced 49.amazing 50.as

单项选择51-55 DBADB 56-60 ACBBD

单词61. conclusion 62. attended 63. delighted 64. unwillingly 65. optimistic 66. sped/speeded 67. swept 68. directions 69. informed 70. demanding 71.concentrate 72. accurately 73. squeezed 74. application 75. poisonous

Dear David,

How are you doing recently? I am Li Hua, Chairman of the Students’

Union. I am writing to invite you to participate in the Chinese Classics Reciting Contest which will be held in Room 201 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the afternoon of December 15.

Basically, the activity aims to offer us a further approach into Chinese classics and he lp us form a better understanding of the traditional Chinese culture. During the activity, we chanted and appreciated the charming Chinese classical works in various w ays. For me, it was a meaningful experience, which turned out to be a fantastic journey into the world of Chinese culture as well as the inner world of ourselves. I amsu re that it will be great fun and beneficial to your language learning. Hope you can

join us.

I am looking forward to your early reply.

Yours,

Li Hua