高二英语上学期开学考试试题 (2)

红兴隆管理局第一高级中学2016－2017学年度第一学期高二年级开学考试

英语学科试卷

注：卷面分值120分；时间：90分钟。

第I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中，选出最佳选项。

A

My father was 44 and knew he wasn’t going to make it to 45. He wrote me a letter and hoped that something in it would help me for the rest of my life.

Since the day I was 12 and first read his l etter, some of his words have lived in my heart. One part always stands out. “Right now, you are pretending to be a time-killer. But I know t hat one day, you will do something great that will set you among the very best.” Knowing that my dad believed in me gave me permission to believe in myself. “You will do something great.” He didn’t know what that would be, and neither did I, but at times i n my life when I’ve felt proud of myself, I remember his words and wish he were here so I could ask. “Is this what you were talking about, Dad? Should I keep going?”

A long way from 12 now, I realize he would have been proud when I made any progress. Latel y, though, I’ve come to believe he’d want me to move on to what comes next: to be proud of, and believe in, somebody else. It’s time to start writing my own letters to my children. Our children look to us with the same unanswered question we had. Our kids don’t hold back because they’re afraid to fail. They’re only afraid of failing us. They don’t worry about being disappointed. Their fear－as mine was until my father’s letter－is of being a disappointment.

Give your children permission to succeed. They’re wr iting for you to believe in them.

I always knew my parents loved me. But trust me: That belief will be more complete, that love will be more real, and their belief in themselves will be greater if you write the words on their hearts; “Don’t worry; you’ll do something great.” Not having that blessing from their parents may be the only thing holding them back.

1. We learn from the text that the author _________.

A. lost his father when he was young

B.worked hard before he read his father's letter

C.asked his father's permission to believe in himself

D.knew exactly what great thing his father wanted him to do

2. What does the author tell us in the 3rd paragraph?

A. Children need their parents’ letters.

B. Children are afraid to be disappointed.

C. His fath er’s letter removed his fear of failing his parents.

D. His children’s fear of failure held them back.

3. Which of the following is true of the author?

A. He got no access to success.

B. He was sure his parents loved him.

C. He wrote back to his father at 12.

D. He once asked his father about the letter.

4. The main purpose of the text is to _________.

A. describe children’s thinking

B. answer some questions children have

C. stress the importance of communication

D. advise parents to encourage their children

B

Carmen Herrera: “Every painting has been a fight between the painting and me. I tend to win. But you know how many paintings I threw in the garbage? I wouldn’t have anything were it not for my husband. He didn’t have a hand in anything? But no, they say that behind every great man there is always a woman. Well, behind a great woman there is always a man. You need it, I was very lucky. You don’t decide to be an artist; art gets inside of you. Before you know you are painting, you are so surprised. It’s like falling in love.”

Born in Cuba in 1915, Carmen Herrera lived in New York and Paris and eventually settled in New York where she lived till now. Through the years, she worked quietly and created a huge quantity of paintings. While living in New York in the 1950s, she made reductive, hard-edged abstractions that predate(早于) the works of artists such as Lygia Clark in

Brazil and Ellsworth Kelly in the US. Her works also proved her foresight as Minimalism and Op Art took hold in the 1960s, and with later developments in the works of American painters such as Brice Marden Agnes Martin, both of whom are represented in the collection.

It wasn’t until 2004, at the age of 89, that Carmen Herrera sold her first painting; like many women artists of her generation, her works were overlooked despite her friendships and associations with great male artists like Barnett Newman. Now, however, the artist and her works are now receiving much- deserved attention in and beyond th e US. Herrera’s paintings have entered the collections of the Museum of Modern Art, the Hirshhorn Museum, and the Tate Modern; the Walker’s acquisition is special in that.

5. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A. Carmen is addicted to drawing.

B. Ca rmen’s husband objects to her drawing.

C. It’s easy for Carmen to be famous.

D. Carmen sold her first picture at $1,000.

6. What does the underlined sentence mean in paragraph 1?

A. Carmen is successful finally.

B. Carmen has sold her first painting.

C. Carmen has a good husband supporting her.

D. Carmen thinks she has a gift for drawing.

7. What is the key to Carmen’s success?

A. Kindness

B. Love for family

C. Passion

D. The museum’s help

C

He is not just a classical music superstar. He is a global superstar. Only 27 years old, the Chinese pianist Lang Lang has become an inspiration to tens of millions around the world.

Among his dazzling long list of titles, Lang considered UNICEF goodwill ambassador the most special one.

"Being a UNICEF goodwill ambassador is the best decision I have made and will definitely be the best experience in my life," Lang said in a recent interview with Xinhua at the UN

headquarters in New York. "I love children very much, and playing piano for them is my favorite," Lang said, beaming with delight.

Named this year by Time magazine as one of the 100 World's Most Influential People, the pianist said he hoped music could "bring children happiness and enlight en their life."

Three months after his nomination (提名), Lang went to Tanzania with the UNICEF team to visit children threatened by malaria(疟疾) and AIDS.

Although the southeastern African country's underdevelopment and harsh living conditions surprised Lang who landed the continent for the first time, he was touched by local children's passion for music.

"Most of the kids had never seen a piano before," Lang said. "When I played Chopin's nocturne or waltz to them, those who were too shy to talk to me suddenly became active and began to share with me about their dreams. How amazing it is!" "Music can bring hopes to the kids and open their mind," he said.

Following his visit to Africa, Lang began to organize fundraising concerts for children. Now it has become his routine to do 15 to 20 fundraising concerts every year.

Except for his efforts on fundraising, Lang also established his own international music foundation last year to assist young talents to play piano.

So far Lang has chosen five children from the United States and Germany, providing them with scholarships and opportunities to perform at world-class music halls, he said.

In December, he will start the selection in China where he would like to "focus more on physically challenged kids, like blind kids."

8. The best title of the passage is______.

A. Lang Lang and His Music

B. UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador

C. An Unforgettable Visit to Africa

D. Lang Lang’s Fundraising Concerts

9. As a UNICEF goodwill ambassador, Lang Lang’s work is mainly to ______.

A. help children who are in great need

B. hold more concerts for children in the world

C. assist young talents from different countries play piano

D. create more beautiful music for the people of the world

10. Why did Lang Lang go to Africa 3 months after his nomination?

A. To finish his plan of global performance.

B. To experience the local music there

C. To help those children facing serious diseases.

D. To create new music of different styles.

11. What moved Lang most when in Africa?

A. The poverty of Africa.

B. Children’s passion for music.

C. Children’s gifts for music.

D. The deadly diseases in Africa.

D

If you like travelling, you can go to the following cities.

Marrakech, Morocco

The city is known as the “red city” for its rose-color ed buildings. The city’s Medina, an old city, is a really famous place. 1000-year-old monuments(历史遗迹) can be found in Medina. Today, the place is a crowded marketplace with traditional Moroccan goods for sale. Make sure to visit an outdoor theater in the city. Storytellers and musicians perform there. Siem Reap, Cambodia

Visitors can see hundreds of ancient Buddhist temples in and around the town. After a long day at the temples, tourists can enjoy one of the town’s many bars, restaurants and nightclubs. If you go there, you can pay a visit to the Phnom Kulen National Park in Siem Province. The park’s two waterfalls offer great swimming areas.

Istanbul, Turkey

Turkey’s largest city has one foot in Europe and other in Asia. The city is a great place for history lovers. If you go there, make sure to see Istanbul’s most famous religious buildings: the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. At night, you can try sailing on the Bosporus Strait. It divides this city into the European and Asian areas.

Hanoi, Vietnam

Vie tnam’s capital has tree-lined streets, lakes, and some 600 temples and towers. If you go there, don’t miss the Temple of Literature. It was built in the year 1070. You can also enjoy a slow walk down the Old Quarter’s coffee street. Enjoy a cup of local co ffee while being there. The peaceful Hoan Kiem Lake is also a nice place to go to. It is one of the prettiest places in central Hanoi.

12. Medina in Marrakech is most likely a nice place for those who love_______.

A. watching movies outdoors

B. buying expensive dresses

C. visiting old monuments

D. playing outdoor sports

13. What can you do if you go to the Phnom Kulen National Park?

A. Buy traditional goods.

B. Swim near a waterfall.

C. Visit restaurants and nightclubs.

D. See hundreds of ancient temples.

14. What do we know about Istanbul?

A. It lies between Europe and Asia.

B. It is the largest European city.

C. It’s near the Bosporus Strait.

D.It’s attractive t o history lovers.

15. The text is written to_________.

A. tell about some old cities

B. tell us about som e countries

C. encourage us to visit the cities

D. show why people visit the cities

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最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。

Nowadays, there is a trend that more and more people spend their holidays in foreign countries. ___16_ So read our travel tips that are simple and practical, and you can always enjoy your travels.

On a business card, write down the emergency contact information and place it in your wallet. ____17_ Give your emergency contact a copy of your travel plan, a passport data page, and the visa information. Give each piece of your luggage a unique look: tie a bright handkerchief to a handle or purchase a colored luggage tag. 18 If you don’t speak the local language, carry a matchbox, or a brochure with the name and address of your destination. 19

To avoid being a target of crime, don’t wear eye-catching clothing: dress conservatively (保守地) , and don’t wear or carry obvious signs of wealth (gold watches, expensive jewelry and etc.) and don’t carry more cash than necessary. 20 To make sure of a safe journey and avoid some unnecessary trouble when traveling m foreign countries, you could never be too careful.

A. Also, don’t accept packages from strangers.

B. Once your wallet is stolen, you can let them know.

C. Good preparations can always help you out as well.

D. You can show it to taxi drivers or when asking for directions.

E. It will be easier for you to keep track of your bag from a distance.

F. Of course everyone wants his travels to be trouble-free and enjoyable.

G. Include the name of anyone who should be contacted in an emergency.

第二部分英语知识运用（共三节，满分50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,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。

For my daughter’s19th birthday, we bought her tickets to go and see Linkin Park, as they were playing in our city. We didn’t really have the 21 _ but we knew much this band meant to her.

The night before she was like a __22___ at Christmas. Every so often she got up and came to 23 with us, because she couldn’t _24_ . On the night of the _25 it was good to see her so 26 and excited, as she and her boyfriend set off.

Needless to say when they 27 after midnight, with T-shirts and lots of pictures of the band, 28 her telling about how fantastic they had been, we knew the money had been well 29 . This will be a memory she would 30 forget, and nor would we.

__31 full of excitement from the night before, the following day they _32_ to go shopping on the other side of the city. My husband and I ___33_ , loving the fact that she had not _ 34_ that quality as she grew up.

Later that day they returned, with faces full of happiness and warmth. They presented my husband and me with a _ _35_ each. On each present were the words “Because you are the _ 36 mum/ dad in the world”. When we said our thankyous and told her she didn’t have to, we asked her _ 37 she had bought us gifts. Her _ 38 was simply “Just because I love you”.

This wasn’t something 39 from our daughter; she had always given us a gift when she wanted to express her 40 , and each gift was always a welcome surprise. It could have been anything, it wouldn’t have mattered, and it was the act itself and the feelings behind it.

21. A. money B. time C. interest D. news

22. A. kid B. worker C. baby D. parent

23. A. dance B. walk C. sit D. learn

24. A. sleep B. leave C. speak D. stand

25. A. party B. concert C. travel D. holiday

26. A. pretty B. surprised C. healthy D. happy

27. A. left B. turned C. stayed D. returned

28. A. listening to B. looking at C. worrying about D. caring for

29. A. earned B. saved C. spent D. lent

30. A. never B. ever C. neither D. often

31. A. Just B. Still C. Only D. Also

32. A .decided B. continued C. struggled D. tried

33. A. shouted B. laughed C. cried D. refused

34. A. lost B. discovered C. realized D. kept

35. A. prize B. ticket C. picture D. gift

36. A. cleverest B. best C. oldest D. richest

37. A. how B. why C. where D. when

38. A. idea B. suggestion C. answer D. way

39. A. new B. valuable C. ordinary D. important

40. A. opinions B. feelings C. concerns D. understandings

第二节（共10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

Hello Kitty, one of the most famous imaginary ____41___ (character) in the world, greets us everywhere. Since she was born, she ____42____ (gain) impressive populariy—she is ____43____ international fashion queen.

2014 was the character’s 40th birthday. Fans from around the world gathered ____44___ (cheerful) to celebrate their love of Hello Kitty.

Hello Kitty was ___45____ (design) as a character to attract pre-teenage girls. The designers could not ____46___ (dream) that she would become such a ___47____(globe) star

as she is today.

Helen McCarthy, an author and expert on Japanese cartoons, explained ___ 48____the character is so popular. “Because Hello Kitty is all about happiness and friendship and fun.”

Women and girls all over the world are happy ____49___ (buy) into the image of the trusting, loving childhood represented by Hello Kitty.

And the imaginary character does not only appeal ____50___ females. There are also Hello Kitty products for boys and men, such as neckties and golf bags.

第三节：短文改错（共10处错误，每处1分，满分10分）

此题要求改正所给短文中的错误。短文中共有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：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。

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

A group of frogs were traveling through the woods, so two of them fell into a deep

pit. When the other frogs saw what deep the pit was, they told the two frogs that they would be as well as dead. The two frogs ignored the comments and try to jump up out of the pit in all their strength. The other frogs kept telling them to stop. Finally, one of the frogs gave up. He fall down and died. The other frog continued to jump hard as he could. Once again, the crowd of frogs shouted at her to stop the pain. He jumped even hard and finally made it. When he got out, the other frogs asked, “Di dn’t you hear about us?” The frog explained to them that he was deaf.

第Ⅱ卷

第三部分基础知识（共四节，每题1分，满分25分）

Ⅰ. 单词拼写(注意使用适当形式)

1. The new school is under c____________（建设）.

2. Don’t a____________ (争论) with me; my decision is final.

3. She was a bit f___________ (吓人的，可怕的) at the sight of a snake.

4. It’s known that smoking can c__________ lung cancer.

5. Friendship takes time and effort to d__________ (培养).

6. The destination of our journey is a farm (位于) in the valley.

7. His collection of paintings is most _____________ (令人印象深刻的).

Ⅱ. 用所给短语的适当形式填空（每个短语限用一次）

dream of , by the time , get around, in conclusion, by accident, prevent… from, make efforts, ever since

1. What ____________ their plans _______ being carried out just now?

2. I used to ______________ becoming an actor, now I have realized I will never.

3. We have made great progress but we need to _________ more ________.

4. We met ten years ago and _________________ we have been good friends.

5. _________________, I’d like to say how much I’ve enjoyed staying here.

6. _________________ you arrive, I will have left.

7. The pilot, whether ______________ or design made the plane do a sharp turn.

8. It’s hard t o ____________ without a car.

Ⅲ. 语法专练（按要求填空）

1. When _________ (offer) help, one often says “Thank you.” or “It’s kind of you.”（用非谓语填空）

2. They are living with their parents for the moment because their own house ____________ (rebuild).（用正确时态、语态填空）

3. _____________ (即使) the forest park is far away, a lot of tourists visit it every year.（填写所缺从属连词）

4. I feel so excited! At this time tomorrow morning I ___________ (fly) to Shanghai. （用正确时态、语态填空）

5. They produced two reports, neither of ________ contained any useful suggestions. （填写适当关系词）

6. I can do noting _______________ him know. 我只能让他知道。(根据汉语意思，填写空白处所缺的词)

7. Shakespeare’s play Hamlet _____________ (make) into at least ten different films over the past years. （用正确时态、语态填空）

8. The water _________ (feel) cool when I jumped into the pool for morning exercise. (用所给动词的正确形式填空)