宁夏银川市长庆高级中学高二英语下学期期末考试试题

1、宁夏长庆高级中学20172018学年第二学期高二年级期末考试英 语 试 卷满分：150分 时间：120分钟 注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。3. 考试结束后，请将答题卡交回。第一部分听力 (共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。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）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个

2、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。例：How much is the shirt? A. 19. 15. B. 9. 18.C. 9. 15.答案是C。1. What does John find difficult in learning German?A. Pronunciation.B. Vocabulary.C. Grammar.2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Colleagues.B. Brot

3、her and sister.C. Teacher and student.3. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a bank. B. At a ticket office.C. On a train.4. What are the speakers talking about?A. A restaurant. B. A street.C. A dish.5. What does the woman think of her interview?A. It was tough. B. It was interestin

4、g. C. It was successful.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，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。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. When will Judy go to a party?A. On Monday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Tuesday.7. What will Max do next?A. Fly a kite.B. Read a ma

5、gazine.C. Do his homework.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What does the man suggest doing at first?A. Going to a concert.B. Watching a movie.C. Playing a computer game.9.What do the speakers decide to do? A. Visit Mike. B. Take a walk. C. Go boating.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Which color do cats see better than humans?

6、A. Blue. B. Green. C. Red. 11. Why do cats bring dead birds home?A. To make their owners happy.B. To show off their hunting skills.C. To eat them in a safe place.12. How does the man sound at the end of the conversation?A. Grateful. B. Humorous. C. Curious.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Who is Macy?A. Eds fri

7、end. B. Eds teacher. C. Eds mother. 14. How does Ed usually go to kindergarten?A. On foot. B. By car. C. By bus.15. What does Ed enjoy doing at the kindergarten?A. Telling stories. B. Singing songs. C. Playing with others.16. What do the teachers say about Ed?A. Hes quiet. B.Hes clever. C. Hes brave

8、.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. At what age did Emily start learning ballet?A. Six. B. Five C. Nine.18. Why did Emily move to Toronto?A. To work for a dance school. B. To learn contemporary dance.C. To perform at a dance theater. 19. Why did Emily quit dancing?A. She was too old to dance. B. She failed to ge

9、t a scholarship. C. She lost interest in it.20. How does Emily feel about stopping training?A. Shes pleased. B. Shes regretful. C. Shes upset.第二部分 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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。APassenger InformationCarry-on Bag RulesWhen travelling on China Southern planes,

10、we ask our customers to follow our simple bag rules.-Each passenger is allowed to bring one bag onto the plane.-Weight limit: Each carry-on bag may weigh up to 10 kilos. -Size limit: Each carry-on bag can be up to 110cm long, 60cm high and 30cm wide.-Additional bags and oversized/overweight bags may

11、 be allowed on the plane if there is enough room. There will be a fee for such bags (see the table below). Please note that if your bag breaks more than one rule then you must pay a fee for each rule broken.Safety RulesFor the safety of our passengers, the following items must not be taken onto the

12、plane:-Bottles containing gas (e.g. cigarette lighter)-Bottles containing any cream, oil or other liquid that are over 100ml.Note:If you have any liquid medicines over 100ml that you must use during your flight, please contact our customer service manager on 34533566 to make arrangements at least 24

13、 hours before your departure. You will need to have a doctors letter explaining why you need the medicine.Bag FeesRuleFeeOverweight*Bags heavier than 10 kilos￥100 per kilo over limitOversized*Bags larger than 110cm*60cm*30cm￥250 per bagExtra bags￥400 per extra bag*No bag over 15 kilos will be allowe

14、d on the plane. *No bag over 150cm long or 80cm high may be taken on the plane. Passengers must put such bags in the planes storage.21. What is not allowed to be taken onto the plane by a passenger?A. A gas bottle.B. Medical equipment.C. A 100ml bottle of cream.D. A bag that is 120cm long.22. When m

15、ust a passenger speak with the manager about taking over 100ml of liquid medicine onto their flight?A. After they get on the plane.B. Six hours before their flight.C. When they arrive at the airport.D. At least one day before their flight.23. How much will a passenger pay for a carry-on bag that is

16、110cm*50cm*25cm in size and weighs 13 kilos?A. 250yuanB. 300yuanC. 550yuanD. 850yuanBOn a hot summer day in America a little boy decided to go for a swim in the old swimming hole behind his house. He dived into the cool water, not realizing that as he swam towards the middle of the lake, a crocodile

17、 was swimming toward him.His mother in the house was looking out of the window and saw the two as they got closer and closer. In great fear, she ran toward the water, shouting to her son as loudly as she could. Hearing her voice, the little boy became alarmed and made a U-turn to swim to his mother.

18、 It was too late. Just as he reached her, the crocodile reached him. From the shore, the mother grabbed her little boy by the arms just as the crocodile snatched his legs. That began an incredible tug-of-war (拔河) between the two. The crocodile was much stronger than the mother, but the mother was mu

19、ch too passionate to let go. A farmer happened to drive by, heard their screams, raced from his truck, took aim and shot the crocodile. Remarkably, after weeks and weeks in the hospital, the little boy survived. His legs were extremely scarred by the attack of the animal. And, on his arms, were deep

20、 scratches where his mothers fingernails dug into his flesh in her effort to hang on to the son she loved. The newspaper reporter, who interviewed the boy, asked if he would show him his scars(伤疤). The boy lifted his legs. And then, with obvious pride, he said to the reporter, “But look at my arms.

21、I have great scars on my arms, too. I have them because my Mom wouldnt let go.” Never judge another persons scars, because you dont know how they were made.24. Which of the following is most related to the underlined word “passionate”? A. Anxious. B. Determined. C. Frightened. D. Courageous. 25.Who

22、killed the crocodile in the end?A. A farmer. B. The boys mother. C. The boy. D. The boys father.26. In the story the writer intends to tell us that _.A. scars always remind people of their past experiences B. its dangerous to swim alone in the waterC. the boy also feels painful in his mind D. scars

23、do not necessarily mean pain at all times 27. Which of the following will be the best title for the text?A. A Terrible Experience B. Women Hold up Half the SkyC. Scars of Love D. Dont Judge by AppearancesC Last night, on my way home I stopped because of being attracted by some hamburgers at a fast f

24、ood restaurant. On my way in, a homeless man approached me and asked, “Do you have any bottles lying around?” I knew he would recycle them for a few cents, but I didnt have any, so I said no. And again he asked, “Can you spare some change (零钱)?” I smiled, and said no again. He was very respectful; h

25、e smiled back and said, “OK, thank you.” Even though he didnt have anything, he was still in good spirits. From the way he spoke I could tell he was smart. Then I bought one hamburger and enjoyed my meal, but in the back of my mind I wondered whether the homeless man was hungry. After I finished my

26、meal I decided to order another one for him. At this point I didnt know if he was still around, but I tried anyway. At the counter I ordered a hamburger and also a hot chocolate, because it was cold outside, and I thought it would help warm him up. They delivered me the hot chocolate first and as I

27、waited for my hamburger, I noticed the homeless man was standing right beside me. I looked at him and smiled, “This hot chocolate is for you.”He replied like a gentleman,“Thank you so much. Thats very kind of you.” I always believe no matter how hard up (缺钱) I am, there are always those who are wors

28、e off than I. When you help someone, its not always about money, its about love. The love you give today, someone might forget tomorrow. It doesnt matter. Love anyway, because the greatest thing you can give is love. 28. Why did the author stop at a fast food restaurant?A. Because he was hungry and

29、thirsty.B. Because he wanted to help the homeless man there.C. Because he hoped he could collect some bottles there.D. Because the hamburgers there interested him.29. We can learn from the first two paragraphs that the author _.A. was angry with the homeless manB. decided to help the homeless man af

30、ter his mealC.was an old friend of the homeless man D. finished his meal quickly to help the homeless man30. We can infer from the text that the homeless man was _.A. old and sick B. sad and nervousC. polite and friendlyD. calm and confident31. The author wants to tell us that _.A. there is always s

31、omeone that we can help B. money cannot buy everythingC. we shouldnt forget those who once helped usD. love cannot be forcedD Shyness is the cause of much unhappiness for a great many people. Shy people are anxious and self-conscious; that is, they are excessively concerned with their own appearance

32、 and actions. Worrisome thoughts are constantly occurring in their minds: what kind of impression am I making? Do they like me? Do I sound stupid? Am I wearing unattractive clothes? It is obvious that such uncomfortable feelings must negatively affect people. A persons conception of himself or herse

33、lf is reflected in the way he or she behaves, and the way a person behaves affects other peoples reactions. In general, the way people think about themselves has a profound effect on all areas of their lives. Shy people, having low self-esteem, are likely to be passive and easily influenced by other

34、s. They need reassurance that they are doing the right thing. Shy people are very sensitive to criticism; they feel it confirms their feelings of inferiority. They also find it difficult to be pleased by compliment with a statement like this one, Youre just saying that to make me feel good. I know i

35、ts not true. It is clear that while self-awareness is a healthy quality, overdoing it is harmful. Can shyness be completely eliminated, or at least reduced? Fortunately, people can overcome shyness with determined and patient efforts in building self-confidence. Since shyness goes hand in hand with

36、a lack of self-esteem, it is important for people to accept their weaknesses as well as their strengths. Each one of us is a unique, worthwhile individual, interested in our own personal ways. The better we understand ourselves, the easier it becomes to live up to our full potential. Lets not allow

37、shyness to block our chances for a rich and fulfilling life. 32. The first paragraph is mainly about _.A. the cause of shyness B. the feeling of shy peopleC. the effect of shyness on people D. the question in the minds of shy people33. Accordingtothewriter,self-awarenessis_.A. harmfultopeople B.ahea

38、lthyqualityC. thecauseofunhappiness D. aweakpointofshypeople34. What is the shy peoples reaction to praise?A. They are pleased by it. B. They feel they are worthy of it.C. They are very sensitive to it. D. They feel it is not true.35. What we can learn from the passage is that shyness can _.A. be ov

39、ercome with determination B. help us to live up to our full developmentC. enable us to understand ourselves better D. have nothing to do with lack of self- respect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。If you are already making the time to exercise, it is good indeed! With s

40、uch busy lives, it can be hard to try and find the time to work out. 36 Working out in the morning provides additional benefits beyond being physically fit. Your productivity is improved. Exercising makes you more awake and ready to handle whatever is ahead of you for the day. 37 Your metabolism (新陈

41、代谢) gets a head start. 38 If you work out in the mornings, then you will be getting the calorie (卡路里) burning benefits for the whole day, not in your sleep. 39 Studies found that people who woke up early for exercise slept better than those who exercised in the evening. Exercise energizes you, so it

42、 is more difficult to relax and have a peaceful sleep when you are very excited. 40 If you work out bright and early in the morning, you will be more likely to stick to healthy food choices throughout the day. Who would want to ruin their good workout by eating junk food? You will want to continue t

43、o focus on positive choices.There are a lot of benefits to working out, especially in the mornings. Set your alarm clock an hour early and push yourself to work out! You will feel energized all day long.A. You will stick to your diet.B. You prefer healthy food to fast food.C. Your quality of sleep i

44、mproves.D. There is no reason you should exercise in the morning.E. After you exercise, you continue to burn calories throughout the day.F. You can keep your head clear for 4-10 hours after exercise.G. If you are planning to do exercise regularly, or youre doing it now, then listen up!第三部分语言知识运用 (共两

45、节，满分45分)第一节 (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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Theres an event that changed my life many years ago. It is a memory that 41 comes and goes, but it is one of the most42 memories that my wife and I43 . Once we were driving home and decided to 44 at a local gas station to g

46、et coffee and something to eat. When we got back into our car, we noticed a man45outside in front of the building. You could tell that he was a 46man. His clothes were47 He must have not had enough money to get something to eat.48 what he did moved all of us. The next thing I remember is a dog that4

47、9the front of the building. I could tell she was a she, because you could tell that she had been50puppies(小狗). She was terribly in need of something to eat and I felt so51for her. I knew if she didnt eat soon, she and her puppies would not52it.My wife and I sat there and looked at her. We53that peop

48、le walked by and didnt even have a look at her. She might not have been as pretty and54as most, but she still deserved better. Before my wife and I did anything,55did. The homeless man, who I thought was hungry himself, went into the store. And what he did brought56to me and my wife. He has gone int

49、o the store and with perhaps all the57he may have had, bought a can of dog food and fed that dog. I know that this story isnt as58as most stories, but it plays a great part in our lives. That was Mothers Day weekend. And many people59that some animals are parents too. And animals are Gods60like us.4

50、1.A.hurriedlyB.repeatedlyC.deeplyD.clearly42.A.preciousB.enjoyableC.emptyD.painful43.A.forgetB.makeC.shareD.guess44.A.arriveB.lookC.knockD.stop45.A.standingB.fightingC.sleepingD.eating46.A.hopelessB.carelessC.uselessD.homeless47.A.newB.beautifulC. torn D.colorful48.A.SoB.ButC.AndD.Or49.A.attached to

51、B.kept up withC.devoted toD.walked up to50.A.providingB.feedingC.meetingD.leading51.A.sorryB.sillyC.strongD.lucky52.A.standB.getC.haveD.make53.A.hopedB.noticedC.promisedD.pretended54.A.busyB.dirtyC.carefulD.clean55.A.someoneB.noneC.anyoneD.nobody56.A.plansB.puzzlesC.tearsD.choices57.A.checkB. foodC.

52、 moneyD.flower58.A.amusingB.inspiringC.embarrassingD.surprising59.A.forgetB.rememberC.recallD.think60.A.visitorsB.pleasuresC.customersD.creations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。Youth is a kind of wealth. It will gradually disappear with time _61_ (go) by. What can we do to f

53、ulfill our youth? In my opinion, for one thing, it is our ideas _62_ matters a lot to realize our value.No matter what our ideas are, we must try hard to achieve them. When we are young, we are full of energy. We have the _63_ (good) conditions in our lives. Good memories, good _64_ (understand) and

54、 so on. We should _65_ full use of these conditions to study more.For_66_, we should do as many things as possible we want to do. Of course, they must _67_ (rich) our lives, which can make _68_ possible for us to gather many different experiences that are worth _69_ (remember) when we are old.Then when we are really old, when we cannot move any, we can be proud of our achiev