大庆中学2016-2017学年上学期期末考试
高二英语试卷
（考试时间120分钟，满分150分） 命题人: Jan. 11
第 I 卷 (共100分)
第一部分：听力 （共20小题，满分30分）
第一节 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。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。
1. Where is Daniel’s flat?
A. On the fourth floor. B. On the fifth floor. C. On the sixth floor.
2. What are they talking about?
A. A basketball match. B. A famous player.
C. An interesting program
3. Where did the man probably leave the paper according to the woman at last?
A. At home. B. In the taxi. C. In the office
4. What are they probably going to do tomorrow?
A. Go rafting. B. Go to the club. C. Stay indoors.
5. Why is the woman worried?
A. Her work isn’t going well.
B. She can’t get enough time to practice for the driving test.
C. She can’t decide whether to go to college or not..
第二节 听下面5段材料。每段材料后有几个小题，从题中所给的A，B，C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段材料前，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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6至7题。
6. What was the man doing in the past two hours?
A. He was watching a film with his friends.
B. He was having dinner with his friends.
C. He was riding his bike around with his wife.
7. What did the woman advise the man to do ?
A. To call the police. B. To catch the thief. C. To buy a new bike.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至9题。
8. Why was there a large crowd at the street corner?
A. Because a lot of people were fighting with each other.
B. Because a person was killed by a murderer.
C. Because a serious accident happened.
9. When did it happen?
A. In the evening. B. In the afternoon C. During the rush hour.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至12题。
10. What’s the probably relationship between the two speakers?
A. Friends. B. Husband and wife. C. Strangers.
11. What will the weather be like in Xi’an in the next few days?
A. Hot. B. Cloudy. C. Windy.
12. Where will the man probably go for the holiday?
A. Xi’an. B. Hangzhou. C. Guangdoing.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至16题。
13. Where did Julia go?
A. To America. B. To Canada. C. To some European countries.
14. Who did she go with?
A. Her father. B. Her mother. C. Her friend.
15. Which city was thought to be the center of the universe?
A. London. B. Delphi. C. Rome..
16. Where will they go next?
A. The woman’s home. B. The man’s home. D. Their school
听下面一段对话，回答第17至20题。
17. Where is the Horseshoe Falls?
A. In Canada. B. In America. C. Between Canada and America.
18. How wide are the two parts of the Niagara Falls?
A. 1,420 meters. B. 1,204 meters. C. 1,240 meters.
19. When do many people say the Niagara Falls is even more beautiful?
A. In Summer. B. In winter. C. In Spring
20. What percentage of water does the Canadian Falls cover?
A. 10%. B. 19% C. 90%.
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节：（共15小题，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
There are a lot of products out there that make your life easier. Some, however, are
a little sillier than others — so much that they seem like joke products. Here are a few products that sound crazy, but actually rule.
Sleep Phones
It’s hard to imagine something sillier than a music-playing headband you wear while you sleep, but they exist — and are quite popular. Sleep Phones won’t give you the highest quality sound in the world, but if you prefer to fall asleep to music, they’re far more comfortable than normal headphones. While they’re a bit expensive, they might be perfect for you. There’s also a wireless version (版本) if you prefer.
Onion Goggles
If cutting onion brings on the waterworks no matter what you try, it’s time for desperate measures. We tested a couple of methods for avoiding onion tears, and found the best solutions came down to cutting the onion under a vent (通风孔), or wearing these stylish and wonderful goggles.
Lock Laces
There’re some great ways to tie your shoes better, but if you long for the laceless
shoes of your childhood days, Lock Laces are a pretty good choice. They’re basically elastic (有弹性的) laces that remove the need to tie your shoes. Sure, people will make fun of you, but you can make fun of them after they trip over their own untied laces. Or you can make your own slip-on shoes with elastic tubing.
2D-Glasses
Hate 3D-movies, but have to go to one? The difference between 2D-glasses and 3D-glasses lies in their lenses (镜片). Each lens of 2D-glasses blocks the same picture, so each eye gets the same picture, while each lens of 3D-glasses blocks a different picture, so each eye gets a different picture which the brain interprets as 3D. Now you have a pair of glasses that can save you from the headache caused by wearing 3D-glasses which are popular in our movie theaters. You can buy them or make a pair for yourself.
21．What do we know about Sleep Phones?
A. They give you the best quality sound. B. They’re comfortable but unhealthy.
C. There are two versions. D. They’re cheaper than other headphones.
22．What is the advantage of Lock Laces?
A. They are strong and lasting. B. They help you walk comfortably.
C. They are stylish and eco-friendly. D. They save you from tying your shoes.
23．Compared with 3D-glasses, 2D-glasses _____.
A. are cheaper and thinner B. won’t give you a headache
C. let you see a different picture D. are more popular in movie theaters
24. This passage is written to
A. introduce B. attract C. persuade D. describe
B
＂BANG!＂ the door caused a reverberation (回声). It was just standing there, with father standing on one side, and me on the other side.
We were both in great anger. ＂Never set foot in this house again!＂ stormed father. With tears welling up in my eyes, I rushed out of the flat and ran along the street.
The street lights were shining, causing rather sad feelings. I wandered aimlessly. A young father who held a child in his arms walked past me. I felt as if I saw my childhood from another space: happy and carefree.
But now … I don’t know whether it is because I have grown up or because dad is getting old. We differ in our ways of thinking. We are just like two people coming from two different worlds. It feels like there is an iron door between us that can never be opened.
I wandered the streets, without a destination in mind. My heart was frozen on this hot summer night. As I walked on, there were fewer and fewer people on the streets, until I had only the street lights to keep me company. When I finally reached the high-rise apartment block in which I lived, I saw that the light was still on. I
thought to myself: ＂Is father waiting for me, or is he still angry with me？＂In fact, it was nothing. Perhaps, dad was throwing away some of his old stamps. Perhaps he thought they were useless. I never had the courage to tell him that I liked collecting stamps.
All the lights were off except father’s.
Dad was always like this. Maybe he didn’t know how to express himself. After shouting at me, he never showed any mercy or any moments of regret. This was how he always was. He has been a leader for so long that telling everyone else what to do has become his second nature.
The light was still on. ＂Am I wrong＂ I whispered, maybe… With the key in my hand, I was as nervous as I had ever been. At last, I decided to open the door. As soon as I opened the door, tears ran down my cheeks. I suddenly realized that the iron door that I had imagined between us did not exist at all. Love—it’s second to none.
25．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage ?
A. The author fully understood why he and his father had different thinking.
B. The author and his father lacked communication.
C. The author’s father was not in favor of his stamp collecting.
D. The author’s father opened the door for him when he came back.
26．According to the author, why did his father often shout at him ?
A. Perhaps the father was getting older and older.
B. Perhaps they never agreed with each other.
C. Perhaps the son had already grown up.
D. Perhaps the father had been used to doing that.
27．What was the author’s attitude towards his father at the end of the story?
A. He was frustrated with his father. B. He loved his father.
C. He was afraid of his father. D. He was dissatisfied with his father.
C
A popular saying goes, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” However, that’s not really true. Words have the power to build us up or tear us down. It doesn’t matter if the words come from someone else or ourselves — the positive and negative effects are just as lasting.
We all talk to ourselves sometimes. We’re usually too embarrassed to admit it, though. In fact, we really shouldn’t be because more and more experts believe talking to ourselves out loud is a healthy habit.
This “self-talk” helps us motivate ourselves, remember things, solve problems, and calm ourselves down. Be aware, though, that as much as 77% of self-talk tends to be negative. So in order to stay positive, we should only speak words of encouragement to ourselves. We should also be quick to give ourselves a pat on the back. The next time you finish a project, do well in a test, or finally clean your room, join me in saying “Good job!”
Often, words come out of our mouths without thinking about the effect they will have. But we should know that our words cause certain responses in others. For example, when returning an item to a store, we might use warm, friendly language during the exchange. And the clerk will probably respond in a similar manner. Or harsh (刻薄的) and critical language will most likely cause the clerk to be defensive.
Words possess power because of their lasting effects. Many of us regret something
we once said. And we remember unkind words said to us! Before speaking, we should always ask ourselves: Is it true? Is it loving? Is it needed? If what we want to say doesn’t pass this test, then it’s better left unsaid.
Words possess power: both positive and negative. Those around us receive encouragement when we speak positively. We can offer hope, build self-esteem (自尊) and motivate others to do their best. Negative words destroy all those things. Will we use our words to hurt or to heal? The choice is ours.
28．There is no need for us to feel embarrassed when we talk to ourselves because ________.
A. we can benefit from talking to ourselves
B. talking to ourselves always gives us courage
C. almost everybody has the habit of talking to themselves
D. it does no harm to have “self-talk” when we are alone
29．The underlined part in the third paragraph means that we should also timely ________.
A. remind ourselves B. praise ourselves
C. make ourselves relaxed D. give ourselves amusement
30．The author would probably hold the view that ________.
A. encouraging words are sure to lead to kind offers
B. negative words may motivate us to make more progress
C. people tend to remember friendly words
D. it is better to think twice before talking to others
31．In which column of the newspaper can you most likely read this passage?
A. Health. B. Advertisement. C. Language. D. News.
D
Many animals recognize their food because they see it．So do humans．When you see an apple or a piece of chocolate，you know that these are things you can eat．You can also use other senses when you choose your food．You may like it because it smells good or because it tastes good．You may dislike some types of food because they do not look，smell or taste very nice．Different animals use different senses to find and choose their food．A few animals depend on only one of their senses，while most animals use more
than one sense．
Although there are many different types of food，some animals spend their lives eating only one type．The giant panda eats only one particular type of bamboo．Other animals eat only one type of food even when given the choice．A kind of white butterfly will stay on the leaves of a cabbage，even though there are plenty of other vegetables in the garden．However，most animals have a more varied diet(多样化饮食)．The bear eats fruits and fish．The fox eats small animals，birds and fruits．The diet of these animals will he different depending on the season．
Humans have a very varied diet．We often eat food because we like it and not because it is good for us．In countries such as France and Britain．people eat foods with too much sugar．This makes them overweight，which is bad for their health．Eating too much red meat and animal products，such as butter, can also be bad for the health．Choosing the right food，therefore，has become an area of study in modem life．
32．We can infer from the text that humans and animals ．
A．eat entirely different food B．are not satisfied with their food
C．choose food in similar ways D．depend on one sense in choosing food
33．Which of the following eats only one type of food?
A．The white butterfly B．The small bird C．The bear D．The fox
34．Certain animals change their choice of food when
A．they are attracted by different smells B．the food color changes
C．they move to different places D．the season changes
35. The second paragragh is developed by _______________
A. giving descriptions B. making comparison
C. giving examples D. listing numbers
第二节：（共5小题，每题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。
Question: Why is it so hard for some people to apologize after they’ve done something wrong? I have made efforts to persuade my uncle to be nice to people that he’s hurt. 36 How I wish things would be better if he’d just say he’s sorry and ask them to forgive him.
Answer: 37 It’s just easier for him to pretend nothing happened than to face the embarrassment of admitting he was wrong. You’ve probably done the same thing yourself at some time. In fact, most of us have. Furthermore, what if others won’t forgive him even if he apologizes?
38 Pride blinds us to our mistakes or faults(缺点). Or at least it makes us pay less attention to their seriousness. Pride also makes us unwilling to admit to others that we were wrong. Perhaps we’re afraid they will look down on us if we admit it. 39 But others see through our pride. And things would be far better if we admitted our faults and asked for forgiveness. 40
Now you know why your uncle refuses to apologize, talk to him again. Help him to learn how to apologize and ask for forgiveness from others.
A. One reason your uncle finds it hard to apologize could be embarrassment.
B. But a deeper reason is pride.
C. But he just refuses to do that.
D. We may even hope that somehow they will overlook (忽视) it.
E. As a result, you would upset others and hurt their feelings.
F. There are a variety of reasons for your uncle’s refusal to apologize.
G. Otherwise our pride would only hurt us and cause conflict (冲突) with others.
第三部分 英语知识运用
第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
A thief dropped a winning lottery ticket (彩票) at the scene of his crime, but he has been given a lesson in ____41_____ .The man whom he robbed (抢劫) _____42____ the ticket and won the $25,000 prize, but he managed to find the thief, and handed over the ____43_____.
The robbery happened when Professor Sabbatucci was changing a tyre (轮胎) on a highway. Another motorist, who stopped “to ____44_____”, stole a suitcase from his car and drove off. The professor found the____45_____ticket and put it in his pocket before ___46______home.
Next day, the professor saw the lottery ___47______ on TV and realized it was a winner. He ___48__the $25,000 prize. Then began a ___49_with his conscience (良心). In the end, he decided he could not keep the money ____50___ he had been robbed.
He then put a ___51______in newspapers and made an announcement on the radio, ____52_____: “I’m trying to find the man who robbed me. I have $25,000 for him — a lottery ___53___. Please meet me.”
The professor received hundreds of _____54____ from people who were hoping to ____55_____ him into handing them the cash. But there was one voice he ____56_____— and he arranged to meet the man in a park.
The robber gave back the ____57_____ and burst into tears. He could not ___58______ what was happening. “Why didn’t you ___59______ the money?” he asked. The professor replied: “I couldn’t because it’s not mine.” Then he walked off, turning down the thief’s ____60_____ to share the prize.
41．A. honesty B. friendship C. bravery D. adventure
42．A .sent B. took out C. bought D. picked up
43．A. crime B. ticket C. cash D. evidence
44．A. repair B. rest C. watch D. help
45．A. dropped B. left C. forgotten D. damaged
46．A. running B .walking C. driving D. riding
47．A. story B. results C. loss D. sales
48．A. took B. presented C. donated D. shared
49．A. business B. battle C. lecture D. quarrel
50．A. since B. while C. even though D. as if
51．A. review B. request C. show D. notice
52．A. saying B. joking C. wondering D. replying
53．A. number B. luck C. win D. receipt
54．A. notes B. emails C. letters D. calls
55．A. persuade B. cheat C. lead D. draw
56．A. remembered B. recognized C. recorded D. recovered
57．A. car B. check C. money D. suitcase
58．A. imagine B. blame C. believe D. realize
59．A. return B. keep C. give D. earn
60．A. promise B. deal C. payment D. offer
第II卷（共35分）
第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填上适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Last night, my dad showed me something special that I had never seen before. It was 61____ old box which contained many silver coins. My dad has been collecting old silver coins_ 62____ he was a kid. But I didn’t know 63___ he had put all his coins he showed to me. He said his father used to do the same. He decided to give me his collection when I was to move out to live 64__ my own. I knew the ___65____(choose) I made was a difficult one, but I wanted to do things by myself.
My father divided his collection into two parts and told me to use__66____(they) only when I really got into trouble. I didn’t understand what he___67___(mean), so he explained it to me. And I didn’t know whether I could sell them or not, so I asked my father some other questions about them and he answered them___68____(patience) one by one. He said he only sold__69___ of his coins to help him finish his studies many years ago. After__70____(take) out part of the coins, I thanked him and promised that I would use them wisely.
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交换修改作文，
请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有十处语言错误， 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，在该词下面写出改正后的词。
注意： 每处错误及修改均仅限一次;只允许修改10处， 多者从第11处起不计分。
When I was a very young children, my father created a regular practice I remember well years late. Every time he arrived home at end of the day, we’d greet her at the door. He would ask who we was and pretend not to knowing us. Then he and my mother would
have had a drink while she prepared dinner and they would talk about his day and
hers. While they chat, my father would lift my sister and me up to sit in the top of the fridge. It was both excited and frightening to be up there! My sister and I thought he was so cool for putting us there.
第二节 书面表达 （满分25分）
假定你是李华，寒假想去一家外资公司担任助理工作，已写好申请书和个人简历（resume）.给外教Mr Smith 写一封信，请他帮你修改所附材料的文字和格式（format）.
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
附件 attachment
Dear Mr Smith,
Answers
Listening: 1—5 BABAB 6—10 AACCA 11—15 CBCAB 16—20 AACBC
Reading : 21—24 CDBA 25—27 BDB 28—31 ABDC 31—35 CADC 36—40 CABDG
Cloze :
41—45 ADCDA 46—50 CBABC 51—55 DACDB 56—60 BDCBA
Grammatical filling:
61. an 62.since 63.where 64.on 65.choice 66.them 67.meant 68.patiently 69.some 70.taking
Corrections
1. children –child 2. late---later 3. at∧the end 4. her---him
5. was---were 6. knowing—know 7. have had ---had \
8. chat---chatted 9. in ---on 10. excited---exciting
Composition
Dear Mr Smith,
I’m Li Hua from your English writing class last term. I’m writing to ask for your help.
I’m applying for a part-time job as an assistant at a foreign company in my city during the winter holidays, and I have just completed my application letter and resume. However, I am not quite sure of the language and the format I’ve used. I know you have a very busy schedule, but I’d be very grateful if you could take some time to go through them and make necessary changes. Please find my application letter and resume in the attachment.
Thank you for your kindness!
Yours, Li Hua
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