高二英语上学期期中试题33.doc

汕头市金山中学20162017学年度上学期高二期中考英语科试卷 本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，满分135分，考试用时120分钟。第一卷 选择题部分(满分80分) 第一部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分 40分) 第一节 单项填空 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分) 从A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。1. Only when _ his homework _to play with his friends. A. has he finished; is he able B. he has finished; is he able C. has he finished; he is able D. he has finished; he is able2. _for the accident, the driver couldnt get away with it. A. Blamed B. Being blamed C. To be blamed D. Blaming3. The police had to employ force _ the crowd got out of control. A. the instant B. at the instant C. in an instantD. for an instant4. Then Wang Ping flashed a switch _ a computer screen, and a table and some chairs rose _ under the floor as if by magic. A. on; off B. in; from C. on; from D. in; off5. His attention _ on what he was doing, he didnt notice that his bike had been stolen. A. was concentrated B. was concentrating C. concentrated D. to be concentrated6. _ confidence resulted in his failure in the interview. A. A Lack of B. Lack for C. Lacking of D. Being lacked7. Not only _ German, but _ how to type. A. does she speak, she knows B. she speaks, does she also know C. does she speak, does she also know D. she speaks, she knows8. The teacher stressed again that the students should not _ any important details while retelling the story. A. bring out B. leave out C. let out D. make out9. Professor Hawking asks his students to read the newspaper to keep _ of current affairs. A. watched B. observed C. informed D. noticed10. This task is too hard for us and _ will be needed if it is to be finished on time A. assistance B. accomplishment C. deliberation D. motivation 第二节 完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分) 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、 B、C、 D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。Anna Douglas was 72 years old when she started writing her newspaper column. She had been a school teacher before she retired（退休）, but she needed to keep 11 . She was even willing to work without pay. She then offered her 12 with a business that helped other businesses find jobs for old people. Every day she 13 other old folks like her. By talking with them, she 14 two things. Old people had abilities that were not 15 . But old people also had some 16 . She found a new purpose for herself then. Through the years, she 17 to write stories about people for national magazines. There was now a new 18 : Old people like herself. She began to write a newspaper column called “Sixty Plus”, which was about 19 old. She writes about the problems of old people，especially their problems with being 20 . Anna Douglas uses her 21 ability to see the truth behind a problem. She understands 22 problems begin. For example，one of her 23 said that his grandchildren 24 the houses as soon as he came to visit. Mrs. Douglas 25 some ways for him to understand his grandchildren. “Its important to know 26 about your grandchildrens world,” says Mrs. Douglas. “That means questioning and listening，and 27 is not what old people do best. Say good things to them and about them，”she continues. “Never try to 28 your grandchildren or other young people. Never 29 your opinion. Dont tell them what they should do. 30 , they have been taught they should have respect for old people. The old should respect them as well. ” 11. A. freeB.busyC. powerfulD. rich12. A. students B. moneyC.serviceD. books13. A. metB. observedC. comfortedD. answered14. A. enjoyedB. followedC. recognizedD. demanded15 A. studiedB. agreedC.usedD. given16. A. problemsB.mistakesC. questionsD. characters17. A. hadB.usedC. wasD. ought18. A. wayB. lifeC. subjectD. plan19. A.employingB. respectingC.gettingD. supporting20. A. unknownB.misunderstoodC.refusedD. discouraged21. A.leadingB. workingC. writingD. thinking22. A. thatB. whenC.whetherD. why23. A.readersB. visitorsC. listenersD. friends24. A. gotB.leftC. enteredD. passed25. A. inventedB. choseC. suggestedD. imagined26. A. everythingB. anythingC.somethingD. nothing27. A. speakingB. listeningC. pleasingD. advising28. A. scoldB. praiseC. troubleD. encourage29. A. speak outB. give upC. get backD. stick to30. A. CommonlyB. SurprisinglyC. HappilyD. Naturally第二部分 阅读理解(共20小题；第一节共15题, 每题2分; 第二节共5题, 每题2分; 满分40分)第一节（共15题, 每题2分，满分30分） 阅读下列四篇短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。A 2016 Exhibitions in the British MuseumSunken cities: Egypts lost worlds19 May27 November 2016Sainsbury Exhibitions GalleryAdults16.50, Members/under 16s freeSunken under the sea for over a thousand years, two lost cities of ancient Egypt were lately rediscovered. Their amazing discovery is transforming our understanding of the deep connections between the great ancient civilizations of Egypt and Greece. Their story is told for the first time in this exhibition.Francis Townes watercolours of Rome21 January14 August 2016Room 90/ Open late FridaysFree, just drop inCome and experience 18th-century Rome through an astonishing series of watercolours not displayed together since 1805.Sicily: culture and conquest21 April14 September 2016Room 35Tickets: Adults10, Members/under 16s freeThis exhibition tells Sicilys fascinating storiesfrom the arrival of the Greeks and other settlers, to the extraordinary period of enlightenment(启蒙) under Norman rule in the 11thto 13thcenturies.Early British exploration of the classical world14 March27 July 2016Room 90a/ Open late FridaysFree, just drop inThis small display features a remarkable selection of drawings by British explorers and architects, who discovered and documented some of Sicilys best surviving classical sculpture and architecture.31. Which place does Francis Townes works picture?A. Egypt. B. France. C. Rome. D. Sicily.32. What art works are housed in Room 90a?A. Drawings. B. Buildings. C. Sculptures. D. Watercolours.33. Which exhibition can you attend in October?A. Sicily: culture and conquestB. Sunken cities: Egypts lost worldsC. Francis Townes watercolours of RomeD. Early British exploration of the classical worldBA Japanese telecom company has released a robot that it says has emotions. But rather than run in fear from it, weve welcomed it into our homes: Pepper, the “emotional robot,” sold out within a minute of going on sale.Created by Aldebaran Robotics and Japanese mobile giant SoftBank, Pepper went on sale to the general public in Japan June 20. “It is the first humanoid(类人的) robot designed to live with humans,” Aldebaran says on its website. Pepper costs about 1,600. And like all good mobile products, theres a 120 per month data fee, as well as an 80 per month damage insurance fee. According to a news release, Pepper can pick up on human emotions and create his own using a “multi-layer neural(神经的) network”. Peppers touch sensors and cameras are said to influence its mood, which is displayed on the tablet-sized screen on its chest.Pepper will sigh when unhappy, and can go around your house recording your familys daily activity. Aldebaran says Pepper can feel “joy, surprise, anger, doubt and sadness”, but it doesnt say how strongly it can feel these emotions. What happens when Pepper is having a bad day? Will it, like many humans, become uncooperative? Will it ask for some time alone? What happens if it figures out that its purpose in life is just to engage in small talk? Thankfully, Pepper is only about four feet tall, with roller balls instead of legs, so if it is angry with and even turns on its owners, youll be safe if you can make it upstairs.Aldebaran says in reality, theyre probably quite a few decades away from artificial intelligence that could generate real emotions. Aldebaran isnt immediately available for comment on when Pepper will be available outside of Japan, but additional sales are scheduled for July after the first 1,000 units sell out. SoftBank currently uses the robots in its stores as greeters, and it plans to offer Pepper to other stores in the future. Hopefully “boredom” is not an emotion Pepper can feel.34. According to the author, Pepper _.A. is very popular among customers B. can not only run but also show fearC. is going to be sold all over the world D. can deal with many kinds of housework35. How much do you need to pay for Peppers data and damage insurance fee each year?A. 80 dollars.B. 120 dollars.C. 1,440 dollars.D. 2,400 dollars.36. Peppers height and roller balls are mentioned to _.A. introduce its appearanceB. tell Pepper wont get angryC. show that safety isnt a big issue D. explain robots have strong emotions37. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. Pepper cannot produce real emotions. B. Pepper can feel joy, surprise and boredom.C. Pepper will be sold in other countries next year.D. Pepper is being used as waiters in some restaurants.CThe people who built Stonehenge in Southern England thousands of years ago had wild parties, eating barbecued pigs and breaking pottery. This is according to recent work by archaeologists(考古学家） -history experts who investigate how human beings lived in the past. Archaeologists digging near Stonehenge last year discovered the remains of a large prehistoric village where they think the builders of the mysterious stone circle used to live. The village is about 4,600 years old, the same age as Stonehenge and as old as the Pyramids in Egypt. It is less than two miles from the famous ancient landmark and lies inside a massive（大规模的） man-made circular（环形的） dirt wall, or “henge”, known as the Durrington Walls. Remains found at the site included jewellry, stone arrowheads, tools made of deer antlers, wooden spears and huge amounts of animal bones and broken pottery. “These finds suggest Stone Age people went to the village at special times of the year to feast and party”, says Mike Parker-Pearson from Sheffield University in England. He said many of the pig bones they found had been thrown away half-eatenHe also said the partygoers appeared to have shot some of the farm pigs with arrows,possibly as a kind of sport before barbecuing them. An ancient road which led from the village to the River Avon was also foundHere, the experts think, people came after their parties to throw dead relatives in the water so the bodies would be washed downstream to Stonehenge. Parker-Pearson believes Stonehenge was like a cemetery where ancient Britons buried the dead and remembered their ancestors. “The theory is that Stonehenge is a kind of spirit home to the ancestors.” The recent discovery of the village within the Durrington Walls shows that Stonehenge didnt stand alone but was part of a much bigger religious site, according to Parker-PearsonPeople still come to worship and celebrate at Stonehenge today. They meet there when the sun sets on the shortest day of winter and when it rises on the longest day of summer. But the days of barbecuing whole pigs there and throwing family members into the river are a thing of the past.38. What wasStonehengeaccording to the text?A. A village where hundreds of people once lived.B. A place that regularly hosted large parties.C. A church where local villagers would get married. D. A site where dead people were placed or remembered.39. From the text we can infer that the people who came to the village _.A. liked to drink wine B. knew how to huntC. were from Egypt D. lived by the River Avon40. What do experts think people did after the village parties?A. Returned to live at Stonehenge.B. Prayed for good luck in the new year.C. Hunted farm pigs as a sport. D. Put their dead relatives in the river.41. When do people most often go to Stonehenge today?A .When a new discovery is made.B. At the beginning of summer and winter.C. On the longest and shortest days of the year.D. When they want to have a barbecue.DStephen Hawking, who spent his career decoding the universe and even experienced weightlessness, is urging the continuation of space exploration for humanitys sake. The 71-year-old Hawking said he did not think humans would survive another 1,000 years “without escaping beyond our fragile planet.” The British cosmologist(宇宙学家) made the remarks Tuesday before an audience of doctors, nurses and employees at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he toured a stem cell（干细胞） laboratory thats focused on trying to slow the progression of Lou Gehrigs disease. Hawking was diagnosed（被诊断） with the neurological disorder 50 years ago while a student at Cambridge University. He recalled how he became depressed and initially didnt see a point in finishing his doctorate. But he continued to delve into his studies. “If you understand how the universe operates, you control it in a way,” he said. Famous for his work on black holes and the origins of the universe, Hawking is also well-known for bringing esoteric（机密的） physics concepts to the masses through his best-selling books. Hawking has survived longer than most people with Lou Gehrigs disease, also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. ALS attacks nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord （脊髓）that control the muscles. People gradually have more and more trouble breathing and moving as muscles weaken and waste away. Theres no cure and no way to reverse(倒转) the diseases progression. Few people with ALS live longer than a decade. Hawking receives around-the-clock care, can only communicate by twitching his cheek, and relies on a computer mounted to his wheelchair to convey his thoughts in a unique robotic monotone（单调的声音）. Despite his diagnosis, Hawking has remained active. In 2007, he floated like an astronaut on an aircraft that creates weightlessness by making parabolic(抛物线) dives. “However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do.” he said.42. Hawking made the remark that humans will not survive another 1,000 years _. A. to highlight the earth is not sustainable（可持续的） to live on B. to make his theory on cosmology widely accepted C. to show the earth is becoming more and more fragile（脆弱的） D. to persuade humans to further space exploration43. Patients with Lou Gehrigs disease _. A. can recover a little bit if they are treated early B. will be unable to walk or speak to others C. are likely to die within ten years generally D. are mostly assisted by especially-designed robots44. According to the author, Hawkings achievements in science lie in _. A. his interest in physics B. his research on the universe C. his creation of black holes D. his strong will against disease45. Hawking believes that if they want to survive, human beings must _. A. study the universe without stop B. protect the environment of the earth C. realize the way the universe works D. escape possible future disasters第2节 （共5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。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Some experts feel that the automobile is to die. They see a day in the not-too-distant future when all autos will be abandoned and allowed to become rotten iron and steel rubbish. 46 They think that the car will remain a leading means of urban travel in the near future. 47 It should become smaller, safer, and more money-saving, and should not be powered by the petrol engine. The car of the future should be far more pollution-free than present types Regardless of its power source, the auto in the future will still be the main problem in urban traffic jam. 48 When the auto enters the freeway system, a retractable arm, which can be moved inwards or backwards, will drop from the auto and touch a rail that is similar to the subway trains electrically powered from the system, and control of the vehicle will pass to a central computer. 49 The driver will use a telephone to dial instructions about his destination into the system. The computer will calculate the best route, and reserve space for the car all the way to the correct exit from the freeway. 50 It is guessed that an automated freeway will be able to handle 10,000 vehicles per hour, compared with the 1,500 to 2,000 vehicles that can be carried by a present-day freeway.A. Other authorities, however, think the auto is here to stay.B. The computer will then monitor all of the cars movements.C. One proposed solution to this problem is the automated freeway system.D. Experts have different views on what role autos will play in the near future.E. The motorcar will undoubtedly change significantly over the next 30 years.F. Drivers in the freeway system can sit back and do nothing but control the direction.G. The driver will then be free to relax and wait for the sound speaker that will warn him of his coming exit.第二卷 非选择题部分 (满分55分)第一节 语法填空 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空（不多于3个词），并将答案填写在答题卡题号为51-60的相应位置上。As an exchange student, Wei Hua studied in a British high school for one year. She was 51 (de