高二英语下学期期中试题8

一岗双责落实还不到位。受事务性工作影响，对分管单位一岗双责常常落实在安排部署上、口头要求上，实际督导、检查的少，指导、推进、检查还不到位。福建省福州市鼓楼区2016-2017学年高二英语下学期期中试题（完卷时间：120分钟，总分：150分）页脚注意事项：1.答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试题卷和答题卡上。2.选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 3.非选择题的作答：用签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。4.考试结束后，请将答题卷和答题卡一并上交。第卷第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分） 做题时，现将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）1 What would the man like to drink?A.A coffee B.A juice C.A beer 2 What does the man order?A Roast beef B. Roast lamb C. Beef steak3.Where is the lab？A. In the computer building B. At the right corner C. On this avenue 4. Where are the speakers?A. At a lake. B. At the restaurant. C. At a tennis court.5. What does the man mean?A .Airplane is a better transport B. Train can be an alternative C. They wont get tickets.听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。6. How much should the man pay?A. $201 B. $258 C. $2817. Where are the speakers?A. At a caf. B. At a hotel. C. At the customs.听第7段材料，回答第8 、9题。8. Where are the speakers?A. At a travel agency. B. At a library. C. At a bookstore.9. What does the man want?A.A simple travel guide. B.A specific brochure. C.A cartoon book.听第 8段材料,回答第 10至 12题。10. What does the woman want to send home?A. Some drugs. B.A letter. C.A parcel.11. What does the man think of airmail?A. Expensive but unreliable. B. Expensive but faster. C. Faster but unreliable.12. Where does the woman want to go to first?A.A supermarket. B.A post office. C.A drug store.听第 9段材料,回答第 13至 16题。13. What field has the woman been working in?A. Literature. B. Publishing. C. Education.14. How long had the woman been the head of her group?A.3 years. B.7 years. C.10 years.15. What do we know about the woman?A. She published an article a year. B. She made the yearbook every year. C. She wrote a textbook a year.16. What kind of job wound the woman like?A.A park-time volunteer job. B.A full-time teaching job. C.A 9-5 office job.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What was the womans first purpose of going to Bond?A. To buy a hat. B. To join in a party. C. To buy shoes.18. Why did the woman go to the chemists?A. To buy face cream. B. To get a toothbrush. C. To buy face powder.19. Where did the woman leave her watch?A. At Bond B. At the chemists. C. At the watchmakers.20.Where did the woman get her lipsticks usually?A. From New York. B. From Paris. C. From India.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和D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AAre you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids to? Try some of these places：Visit art museums. They offer a variety of activities to excite your kids interest. Many offer workshops for making handmade pieces, traveling exhibits, book signings(签名) by childrens favorite writers, and even musical performances and other arts.Head to a natural history museum. This is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky. Also, ask what kind of workshops and educational programs are prepared for kids and any special events that are coming up.Go to a Youth eater. Look for one in your area offering plays for child and family visitors. Preshow play shops are conducted by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about performing arts. Puppet (木偶) making and stage makeup are just a couple of the special offerings you might find.Try hands-on science. Visit one of the many hands-on science museums around the country. These science play lands are great fun for kids and grownups alike. Theyll keep your child mentally and physically active the whole day through while pushing buttons, experimenting, and building. When everyone is tired, enjoy a fun family science show, commonly found in these museums.21What can kids do at a Youtheater? ALook at rock collections. BSee dinosaur models. CWatch puppet making. DGive performances.22What does “hands-on science” mean in the last paragraph? AScience games designed by kids. BLearning science by doing things. CA show of kids science work. DReading science books.23Where does this text probably come from? AA science textbook. BA tourist map. CA museum guide. DA news report.BMany years ago, when I was fresh out of school and working in Denver, I was driving to my parents home in Missouri for Christmas. I stopped at a gas station about 50 miles from Oklahoma City, where I was planning to stop and visit a friend. While I was standing in line at the cash register(收款台), I said hello to an older couple who were also paying for gas.I took off, but had gone only a few miles when black smoke poured from the back of my car. I stopped and wondered what I should do. A car pulled up behind me. It was the couple I had spoken to at the gas station. They said they would take me to my friends. We chatted on the way into the city, and when I got out of the car, the husband gave me his business card.I wrote him and his wife a thank-you note for helping me. Soon afterward, I received a Christmas present from them. Their note that came with it said that helping me had made their holidays meaningful.Years later, I drove to a meeting in a nearby town in the morning. In late afternoon, I returned to my car and found that Id left the lights on all day, and the battery was dead. Then I noticed that the Friendly Ford dealership a shop selling cars was right next door. I walked over and found two salesmen in the showroom.Just how friendly is Friendly Ford? I asked and explained my trouble. They quickly drove a pickup truck to my car and started it. They would accept no payment, so when I got home, I wrote them a note to say thanks. I received a letter back from one of the salesmen. No one had ever taken the time to write him and say thank you, and it meant a lot, he said.Thank you two powerful words. Theyre easy to say and mean so much.24The author planned to stop at Oklahoma City _. A. to visit a friend B. to see his parents C. to pay at the cash register D. to have more gas for his car25What happened when the author found smoke coming out of his car?A. He had it pulled back to the gas station. B. The couple sent him a business card. C. He called his friend for help. D. The couple offered to help him.26The battery of the authors car was dead because _. A. something went wrong with the lights B. the meeting lasted a whole day C. he forgot to turn off the lights D. he drove too long a distance27By telling his own experiences, the author tries to show _. A. how to write a thank-you letter B. the importance of expressing thanks C. the kind-heartedness of older people D. how to deal with car problems CInternet data shows that younger adults have become the main audience crazy about changing their appearance. Once the world of the female in her fifties, plastic surgery(整形手术) has become the focus of the younger Internet users.The recent death of Stephanie Kuleba, an 18-year-old high school cheerleader who died as a result of plastic surgery, brought our attention to the fashion of becoming a more “ideal” body among teenagers. In fact, search data confirms this phenomenon. One of the most popular sites visited from the search term “plastic surgery” is the official site of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (www. plastic surgery. org). Over 25% of the visitors, which is up from 19.6% two years ago, fell within the 18 to 24 years old.Plastic surgery has become an American obsession (痴迷). Checking other countries, such as the UK and Australia, the 18 to 24-year-olds being interested in plastic surgery is an obvious US phenomenon. Unlike the other groups who visit sites related to diseases and keeping healthy, younger Internet users rush to sites that deal with personal appearance, such as those focused on body-building, weight loss and skin-care, and obviously plastic surgery.While television on surgery may be driving the interest of a younger audience, one factor appears to be a key in preventing such teens from changing their bodies: the failing U.S. economy. There has been a decline in all plastic surgery topics over the last year. While older age continue to search for information on procedures such as liposuction(抽脂), its younger Internet users who in tough economic times are focusing on improving their outer beauty, though at a discount price.28. Why does the author mention the death of the 18-year-old cheerleader? A. To show cheerleaders pay more attention to their appearance. B. To warn people that plastic surgery is not as safe as it is said to be. C. To prove the fact that people will pursue beauty at any cost. D. To draw attention to the issue of young people having plastic surgery.29. While young people are surfing on the Internet, they are very interested in_. A. how to be physically and mentally healthy. B. how to make themselves look young. C. how to prevent and cure diseases. D. how to have more attractive appearance.30. What may affect young peoples decision on whether to have plastic surgery? A. The safety of the operation B. The total expense of the surgery. C. The need for having the operation. D. The results of the surgery.31. What can we learn from the last paragraph? A. Americans, old or young, are crazy about plastic surgery. B. Liposuction is the most expensive plastic surgery. C. Outer beauty means more to young people than inner beauty. D. Young people often get discount when having plastic surgery.DLONDONManchester is Britains fattest city, a survey for “Mens Health” has found, beating Glasgow for the first time since the magazine started examining the issue three years ago.Editor Pete Muir said the survey had looked at a variety of factors from gym membership to heart disease rates to find the fattest city. “Manchester has more fast food restaurants than anywhere else in the UK,” he told Reuters. “People are taking the easy choice eating and then just sitting in front of the TV.”Manchesters problem is part of a wider trend. On Thursday, the Office of National Statistics (ONS) blamed a lack of exercise and poor diet for a fifth of adult Britons being obese. “Obesity is a major risky factor related to heart disease, diabetes and premature death(糖尿病和早亡),” said an ONS survey. “None of the 108 young men in the survey reported eating five portions of fruit or vegetables on average each day.”In Manchester, the head of the citys public health programs said he did not believe that they were necessarily the fattest city, but that they did have problems and were aiming to address them. Social deprivation(贫困) was a major factor. “One of the myths is that the stressed-out rich businessman is the one who is overweight,” David Regan told Reuters. “In fact, it is the poor areas that have the most problems. We aim not to be the fattest but the fittest city but we have a long way to go.”Second in the survey is Stoke-on-Trent, followed by Liverpool, Swansea and Leicester. Glasgow is sixth.32. Manchester took the place of _ and became Britains fattest city.A. Liverpool B. London C. Stoke-on-Trent D. Glasgow33. Obesity may lead to the following EXCEPT _.A. heart disease B. diabetes C. premature death D. a lack of exercise34. David Regan is most probably _.A. the reporter from Reuters B. an official of ONS C. the head of Manchesters public health programs D. a rich businessman who is overweight35. This article is most probably taken from _.A. a newspaper B. a science book C. a novel D. a biography 第二节 （共 5 小题，每小题 2 分，满分 10 分） 根据短文内容，从短文选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。 Exercise is very important when it comes to dropping pounds. So if youre eager to lose weight, then here are three everyday changes that will help increase your calorie burn.Hello Sunshine 76 . Research shows that people who exercise in the morning work harder and for longer periods, which may be because theyre clearer in thinking and more energetic and they dont feel as rushed as afternoon or evening exercisers. 77 , which will help even more with your weigh-loss journey. 78 When it comes to cardio(有氧运动), running will help you lose more weight than walking since it burns more calories. But if you increase your speed just a little, then youll burn even more. 79 . Adding sprinting intervals(间隔冲刺) is a useful way to increase your calorie burn and has also been proven to reduce belly(腹部) fat. Also be sure to swing your arms as you move, and youll burn 15 percent more calories.Strength TrainMuscle burns more calories than fat does, so the more muscle quality you have, the better it is for weight loss. 80 . Include strength-training moves throughout your day, such as push-ups on the bathroom counter and kick your legs while brushing your teeth. You can also work your body by carrying a basket instead of pushing a cart, using the stairs whenever possible and sitting on an exercise ball instead of a chair.A. Getting into a morning routine will also help you stick with itB. Run instead of walkingC. Muscles exercise is the key to weight-lossD. And dont stick to a consistent pace during the entire trainingE. Morning exercises burn more caloriesF. Dont just hit the weight room at the gymG. Get Speedy第三部分 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分 45） 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，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 I have always loved the sound of the cello(大提琴). I would go to concerts and wonder what it would feel like to hold a cello and make such glorious music. But I never 36 that I could play one.One day, rushing between assignments, I 37 knocked on the wrong door in an office building. A (n) 38 man with white hair opened the door, and behind him were a dark cello and a wooden 39 with the design of a lyre on it. For a moment, I 40 what I was looking for. I asked, “Do you play the cello?”“Yes,” he said. “Do you want to become one of my 41 ?”“Yes,” I responded, almost without 42 .On my first lesson, I told the teacher, Heinrich Joachim, that I had answered yes on impulse(冲动) and I 43 if I could be a musician. Mr. J assured me that with 44 and devotion to the instrument, I could become one.I told him that Id had a beautiful voice. I sang solos in my church and dreamed of being a singer. But I 45 my beautiful voice during puberty(青春期). “The cello,” Mr. J promised, “will give you 46 your voice.” I bought a cello and began to go for weekly 47 . Much to my surprise, the lessons did not start with music but 48 . We chatted about my job, my interests, and my ambitions. Once we got to the cello, it was not just a meeting with a(n) 49 . “Embrace your cello like you would embrace a beautiful woman,” he told me. I put my arms around the neck and my legs around the body of the instrument. “Now play,” he said. “Dont just listen to the sound. 50 the sound and the vibrations(振动) in your hand, legs and chest.”I made steady progress. Along with cello techniques, Mr. J taught me about scales, melody (曲调) and harmony. I got good enough to play with an amateur orchestra(乐队) .I studied with him for seven years, until I got 51 and raised a family. I stopped the lesson, 52 we stayed in touch. After Mr. J died in 2002, I got a call from his son, Andrew, who said he had a special 53 for me. A large box arrived days later, and inside was Mr. Js “cello chair,” the 54 one with the lyre on the back.I sit in Mr. Js chair often. I know I can never 55 his musical sound, but I keep the tea on. 36. A. doubted B. agreed C. predicted D. imagined37. A. frequently B. anxiously C. mistakenly D. cheerfully38. A. elderly B. athletic C. helpful D. lonely39. A. bench B. chair C. couch D. box40. A. forgot B. hoped C. checked D. explained41. A. tutors B. colleagues C. students D. clerks42. A. thinking B. knowing C. understanding D. laughing43. A. realized B. believed C. remembered D. doubted 44. A. belief B. preference C. attention D. practice 45. A. raised B. lost C. changed D. dropped46. A. away B. out C. back D. in47. A. lessons B. sports C. activities D. reports48. A. tea B. coffee C. quizzes D. games49. A. machine B. instrument C. companion D. musician50. A. Hold B. Produce C. Create D. Feel51. A. aged B. promoted C. married D. hired52. A. and B. so C. for D. but53. A. gift B. book C. invitation D. essay54. A. frightening B. reliable C. wooden D. plastic55. A. miss B. ignore C. match D. recognize第 II 卷第三部分 英语知识运用第一节（共15小题；每小题1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。In much of Asia，especially the socalled “rice bowl” cultures of China，Japan，Korea，_56_Vietnam，food is usually eaten with chopsticks.Chopsticks are usually two long，thin pieces of wood or bamboo. They can also be made of plastic，animal bone or metal. Sometimes chopsticks are quite artistic. Truly elegant chopsticks mi