辽宁省某知名中学高二英语下学期期末考试试题2

1、2017-2018学年度高二(下)期末考试英语试卷时间：100分钟 满分：120分 第i卷第一部分 听力(略)第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第1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。aafter two years of careful consideration, robert mccrum has reached a conclusion on his selection of the 100 greatest novels written in english. take a lo

2、ok at a few in his list:the pilgrims progress by john banyan (1678)a story of a man in search of truth told with the simple clarity and beauty of bunyans prose makes this an english classic.robinson crusoe by daniel defoe (1719)by the end of the 19th century, no book in english literary history had

3、enjoyed more editions and translations. this world-famous novel is a complex literature that one cannot resist.gullivers travels by jonathan swift (1726)a great work thats been repeatedly printed, jonathan swifts gullivers travels comes third in our list of the best novels written in english.clariss

4、a by samuel richardson (1748)clarissa is a tragic heroine, pressured by her dishonorable family to marry a wealthy man she dislikes, in the book that samuel johnson described as "the first book in the world that shows the knowledge about the human heart”.tom jones by henry fielding (1749)tom jo

5、nes is a classic english novel that gets the spirit of its age and whose characters are well-known since they have come to represent the society at that time.emma by jane austen (1816)jane austens emma is her most outstanding work, mixing the best parts of her early books with a deep sense of feelin

6、gs.the narrative of arthur gordon pym of nantucket by edgar allan poe (1838)edgar allan poes only novel-a classic adventure story with supernatural elements-has fascinated and influenced generations of writers.1which english book has got the most translations before the 20th century?a. robinson crus

7、oe. b. gullivers travels. c. tom jones. d. emma.2what does samuel johnson think we can learn about from the book clarissa?a. a love story. b. quarrels in a family.c. the human heart. d. the spirits of the lime.3what makes the characters in tom jones famous?a. their classic lifestyles. b. their diffe

8、rent nationalities.c. their typical spirits of the age. d. their representation of the society.bhawking died early wednesday at his home in england at the age of 76. throughout his career as one of the worlds most recognizable cosmic thinkers, he regularly threw himself into pop cultures comedic rin

9、g with cameos（客串）on programs such as the simpsons and late night with conan obrien.these appearances defined hawkings personal life as mush as his universe-shaking theoretical work. humor, however, was not just one side of his personality, but a key to overcoming the disease he struggled against sin

10、ce 1963.“keeping an active mind has been vital to my survival, as has maintaining a sense of humor,” hawking said in a 2013 documentary. “i am probably better known for my appearances on the simpsons and on the big bang theory than i am for my scientific discoveries.”at 21, hawking was diagnosed wit

11、h a condition similar to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis（肌萎缩性侧索硬化症）, also known as lou gehrigs disease. according to the als association, “half of all people affected with als live at most three or more years after diagnosis. twenty percent live five years or more; only ten percent will live more than

12、 ten years.”the disease would eventually shut down hawkings motor functions, making him speechless and unable to move without a wheelchair. doctors initially said he would be dead in two years. his condition, however, proved to be a rare slow-acting version.but hawking fought through his worse physi

13、cal state, rising to a position as a celebrated professor of mathematical at the university of cambridge and altering the popular conception of physics with his 1988 bestseller, a brief history of time.“when i turned 21, my expectations were reduced to zero,” he said in a tv show. he added, “it was

14、important that i came to appreciate what i did have. its also important not to become angry, no matter how difficult life is, because you can lose all hope if you cant laugh at yourself and at life in general.”4what was hawking like according to the text?a. he was kind and brave. b. he was friendly

15、and adventurous.c. he was humorous and strong-minded. d. he was shy and uncommunicative.5how did hawking deal with als?a. he did further research into the disease.b. he kept a positive attitude towards his disease.c. he did more exercise and spoke a lot with others.d. he went to hospital to have a h

16、ealth check regularly.6what can be learnt from the story of hawking?a. laughter is the best medicine.b. lost time is never found again.c. everything comes to him who waits.d. a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.7what can we know from the text?a. als is a common disease in england

17、.b. doctors once abandoned treatment for hawking.c. playing roles in comedy was hawkings favorite.d. its almost a wonder that hawking can survive the disease.ci have been watching my daughters play sports since they were four, and have been shocked at how some parents in the crowd behave.at soccer g

18、ames, when my girls were very young, parents would be screaming at their children to get their heads into the game, to charge, to “get” an opposing player, or to “kill it.” i understand parents want to encourage their children and their teambut at some point it becomes too much.my daughter grace is

19、a high school and aau (association of american universities) basketball player and a very good one at that. during a recent game, a parent sitting near me was shouting loudly to her daughter, standing up, expressing displeasure about the way her team was playing and, during halftime, speaking loudly

20、 about her personal life. after having her in my ear for more than half of the game, i was so put off that i had to move.admittedly, i am the quiet parent at games. i clap for the schoolgirls when they make wonderful plays. for the most part, however, i remain silent. shouting out makes them nervous

21、.i asked grace to weigh in on this, and she tells me: “some parents become extremely emotionally invested in sports games, which can become a problem for the players. the worst thing is when people point out that crazy parent, and they dont know thats your parent.”i am all for parent spectators chee

22、ring on their children and the rest of the team. but i hope you can cheer your children on in a positive way. shouting things like, “wheres your head?” “go after her!” is not, in my view, the way to cheer on high school students or younger children.if you have nothing positive to say, hold your tong

23、ue. if you find yourself struggling to keep it together, get some fresh air during halftime.8unable to stand the mother nearby, the author_.a. told her to shut up b. found another seatc. asked grace for help d. refused to talk to her9in graces opinion, crazy parents in the audience will make players

24、 feel_.a. helpless b. impatient c. scared d. ashamed10the author is against parent spectators_.a. keeping silent all the time b. saying unpleasant wordsc. cheering on the players d. leaving during halftime11who are the intended readers of the text?a. parents. b. teenage players. c. soccer spectators

25、. d. coaches. dfrom the loss of wildlife to rising sea levels, were all well aware of the problems that climate change could cause.but while it may seem like such issues wont affect most of us directly，it looks like future generations could grow up without something that many of us now take for gran

26、ted: chocolate.according to an essay published by the us national oceanic and atmospheric administration, changes to the climate in the regions that produce cacao - the plant from which chocolate is produced-may mean that it will soon become extinct.most of the worlds cacao grows in countries close

27、to the equator，with over half of it growing in the african nations of ghana and ivory coast.its predicted that by 2050, climate change will have accelerated the rate at which temperatures in these countries rise, making it extremely difficult for cacao to grow there.the problem doesnt lie in increas

28、ed heat, however，but in lower humidity (湿度)，as its believed that rainfall will stay at the same level if the temperature rises.“in other words, as higher temperatures squeeze more water out of soil and plants, its unlikely that rainfall will increase enough to offset the moisture (含水量) loss,” michon

29、 scott, the essays author, wrote.to help fight this problem, researchers from berkeley university in the us are working on changing the dna of cacao plants to allow them to survive in dryer conditions by using gene editing technology, according to us news.in the meantime, us company mars, one of the

30、 worlds biggest manufacturers of chocolate products, announced in january that it would spend $1 billion to help reduce the effects of climate change.“this is a world issue, and it requires everyone to work together,” mars spokesperson barry parkin told business insider.the message here is that if w

31、e all do our part, we may be able to prevent some of the worst impacts of climate change. or if were unlucky, chocolate will become a thing of the past.12what could make it hard for cacao to survive around the equator in the future?a. the increased heat there. b. the higher humidity there.c. the dec

32、rease in rainfall there. d. the moisture loss in the soil there.13what does the underlined word “offset” in the seventh paragraph mean?a. hold back b. make up for c. protect d. accept14what will us company mars do to help cacao survive?a. it will work hard to plant cacao in greenhouses.b. it will ap

33、ply gene editing technology in planting cacao.c. it will give financial support to help fight climate change.d. it will develop cacao that can survive in dryer conditions.15what may be the best title of this text?a. chocolate could become historyb. work together to fight climate changec. how do we g

34、row cacao in the future?d. how do cacao plants affect climate change?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。there are some people who seem to always be surrounded by friends, and there are others who always seem to be standing on the outside, looking in at the crowds of friend

35、s. if you are one of the outsiders, it is time to break out of your shell and start making new friends. here are some tips that will help.1. _16_. nobody likes a phony (虚伪的人). in fact, if you arent yourself, others arent becoming friends with you. when the time comes that you feel comfortable enough

36、 to act like yourself again, you may not be well received, because you are a totally different person. _17_.2. use technology. there are all kinds of online groups you can get involved with._18_. for instance, leaflets is a great place to meet new people. it creates experiences people can join, and

37、you get to meet like-minded people who share your interests.3. start with people you know. reach out and contact acquaintances, and reconnect with old friends you havent seen in a long time. dont forget about friends of friends. you may connect with some really cool people just by hanging out(聚会) wi

38、th your friends and their friends. _19_. if you stay home, you arent going to meet people.4. keep in touch._20_. with the internet and social media, there is absolutely no need for that these days. look up old friends and reconnect with them.a. be yourselfb. if you are invited to go out, goc. keep i

39、n touch with each otherd. let people get to know the real youe. knowing others well is very importantf. many are local groups that plan activitiesg. all too often, people lose touch with one another第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45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，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡

40、上将该项涂黑。mothers day, 2017 was the last time that all my three kids would be kids at home. i was _21_ a mothers day to remember.that morning, i got up early and left for _22_ . the boys and i were going _23_ , not unusual, so i expected the time id have with the three of them surrounding me during bre

41、ak. i entered the office after my class, _24_ the crowd for their faces. i didnt find the boys, but wasnt too worried _25_ their classes often ran late. i found a row with plenty of room for all the four of us, _26_ spots for my handsome young men.the longer i sat there, the more _27_ and angry i go

42、t. how could they _28_ their mother on this of all days? i couldnt _29_ my work, only on how id been wronged. _30_ the time the last morning class ended, i could hardly wait to get home and give them a piece of my mind.arriving home, i noticed a pile of roses on the ground. i looked closer and saw t

43、hey were the _31_ of a track made from fresh flowers, which led to our room. as i _32_ the flowers, the door got opened and three _33_ faces greeted me. they let me see what theyd been working on all _34_ ._35_ the entire floor were the words, happy mothers day, we love you. they were spelled out wi

44、th _36_ . the space was _37_ with the sweetness of roses and other flowers. theyd asked for a leave and worked all morning, gathering the fresh flowers and _38_ them into a surprising message.i immediately realized id been hurrying in my _39_ of the situation. while i had been feeling unloved, they

45、had spend their time writing a _40_ to show how much they really cared.21a. allowing b. realizing c. expecting d. declaring22a. church b. hospital c. shopping d. work .23a. completely b. separately c. actually d. sincerely24a. asking b. leaving c. calling d. searching25a. because b. though c. until

46、d. once26a. changing b. saving c. choosing d. marking27a. hurt b. absurd c. guilty d. confident28a. cheat b. consume c. ignore d. frighten29a. focus on b. throw away c. cut down d. figure out30a. since b. for c. in d. by31a. introduction b. beginning c. requirement d. opening32a. followed b. selecte

47、d c. smelled d. picked33a. shouting b. smiling c. flying d. running34a. day b. night c. afternoon d. morning35a. flooding b. transforming c. covering d. replacing36a. books b. flowers c. hardship d. effort37a. eye-catching b. tasty c. precious d. alive38a. pushing b. tricking c. arranging d. urging3

48、9a. change b. improvement c. judgment d. explanation40a. message b. word c. letter d. promise第ii卷注意：将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。music is one of the most _41_ (power) things in my life. listening to music can help to motivate me in trying time. when

49、younger, i_42_ (have) no great love for music as i do now. i mainly listened to _43_ my parents were listening to. whether i was in the car, the house, _44_ anywhere else there was sure to be some beatles, or buddy holly constantly playing in the background. now as im older, i enjoy it for the reaso

50、n that it allows me to remember my childhood.i believe music has the power _45_ (convey) all sorts of emotion. the song “a little bit longer” by nick jonas is _46_ an emotional and inspiring song that when i hear it, i always come close to _47_ (drop) down tears, especially when i watch it being pla

51、yed live. the effect that music can have _48_our emotions is tremendous, as it can bring people to floods of tears or bursts of _49_ (laugh).i believe music affects people in many ways. to me, music is _50_ (extreme) important in my life. i think it brings me closer to my friends and family.第三部分 写作（

52、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之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅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（），并在其下面写出该加的词。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。everyone tends have many problems while gaining knowle

53、dge. therefore, your willingness to deal with these problems will eventually enable you to work it out. what id like to share are my approaches to solve the problems.first, you must focus on which you are faced with. there seems to be a lot of attractive things, like computers or game. to stay focus

54、ed, you can list these things and tell yourself you should touch them after finishing your work. second, believe to yourself. though there is no doubt that each of us might make mistakes or come across some tough problems in learning, but it can never be a reason for the loss of confidence.last, kee

55、p modest. never feel embarrassing to turn to your teachers or classmates. everyone in your surroundings can be your teacher.第二节：书面表达（满分25分）你校定于4月28日举行足球赛，请以学生会的名义写一则通知。内容包括：1. 举行球赛的目的，时间，地点：2. 请大家以班级为单位踊跃参加；3. 请同学们前往呐喊助威。注意：1. 词数100左右 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。2017-2018学年度高二(下)期末考试英语试卷 参考答案阅读理解1a c d c b 6

56、a d b d b 11a d b c a 16adfbg完形填空 21cdbda 26bacad 31babdc 36bdcca语法填空41powerful 42had 43what/whatever44or45to convey46such47dropping48on49laughter50extremely短文改错(1) tends后加to(2) therefore改为however(3) work it out改为work them out(4)solve改为solving(5)focus on which 改为focus on what(6)seems改为seem(7)game改为games(8)believe to 改为believe in(9)but it can never删除but(10)embarrassing改为embarrassed书面表达noticeto celebrate the coming labor day, we are to hold a football match among classes on april 28th on the