河南省洛阳市2017-2018学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题(共16页)

1、精选优质文档-倾情为你奉上第一部分 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, 共7. 5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后, 你将有10秒钟的时间来答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话你将听一遍。1. What may the speakers do first?A. See a movie. B. Have

2、0;a meal. C. Walk on the beach. 2. Where are the speakers most probably?A. In the classroom. B. In the library. C. In the hotel. 3. Who won the first prize?A. The man. B. Jim. C. The woman. 4. Ho

3、w did the woman find the skirt?A. Very cheap. B. Too dear. C. Just-so-so. 5. What does the man want to do?A. Go skating. B. Stay longer. C. Meet at 8:00. 第二节(共15小题;每小題1. 5分, 共22. 5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几道

4、小题，从每题所给的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5秒钟的时间阅读每小题。听完后, 每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白你将听两遍。听第6段材料, 回答第6至7题。6. What day is it today?A. Sunday. B. Wednesday. C. Saturday. 7. What is the man going to do this evening?A. Pick up his

5、0;sister. B. Go to the park. C. Buy some things. 听第7段材料, 回答第8至9题。8. Why wont the woman have some steak?A. I is too expensive. B. It makes her sick. C. She is a vegetarian. 9. What would the woman 

6、;like?A. Some burgers. B. An apple pie and a salad. C. Some seafood. 听第8段材料, 回答第10至12题。10. Who will help the woman move to her new house?A. The man.B. Her family. C. A moving company. 11. Where is the

7、 womans new house?A. Near her office. B. In the eastern city. C. Near the mans house. 12. How did the woman use to go to work?A. On foot. B. By car. C. By bike. 听第9段材料, 回答第13至15题。13. Whats the

8、60;man . going to do?A. Work overtime. B. Stay inside. C. Go camping. 14. Whats the weather like on the weekend?A. windy. B. Rainy. C. Fine. 15. What can the man do?A. Boat. B. Swim. C. Hike. 16. What does the woman

9、 plan to do ?A. Join her friends. B. Play the piano. C. Tutor students. 听第10段材料, 回答第16至20题。17. What is Frank Morrison most probably?A. A lecturer. B. A writer. C. A painter. 18. What did Wilma Rudolph

10、 do? A. She won the Olympic gold medal. B. She wrote a world-famous book. C. She was born to a wealthy family.19. Why dont the two girls get along at first?A. They have nothing in common. B. They are not treated well.C. They compete against each other. 20. What does the woman think of Wilma Rud

11、olph?A. Friendly. B. Inspiring.C. Outgoing. 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。AFor someone who is such an extraordinarily successful investor, Warren Buffett is recognized as a pretty ordinary guy. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, for more than 40

12、 years Buffett has lived in the same gray house on Farnam Street that he bought for $31,500. He wears shabby suits, drives his own car, drinks Cherry Coke, and is more likely to be found in a Dairy Queen than a . four-star restaurant. Looking back on his childhood, one can seethe knowledgeable busin

13、essman. Even as a young child, Buffett was pretty serious about making money. He used to go door-to-door and sell soda pop. He and a friend used math to develop a system for picking winners in horseracing. Later, he also worked at his grandfathers grocery store. At the age of 11, Buffett bought his

14、first stock(股票). When he was 14, Buffett spent $1, 200 on 40 acres of farmland in Nebraska and soon began collecting rent from a local farmer, Buffett wasnt keen on going to college but ended up at Wharton at the University of Pennsylvaniahis father encouraged him to go. Buffetts investment strategy

15、 mirrors his lifestyle and overall philosophy. He doesnt collect houses or cars or works of art, and he looks down on companies that waste money on so useless things, such as private dining rooms, and high-priced racing cars. He is a creature of habitsame house, same office, same city, same sodaand

16、dislikes change. In his investments, that means holding on to “core holdings” such as American Express, Coca-Cola, and The Washington Post Co. forever. 21. What can we know about Warren Buffet from this passage?A. He is a successful investor and looks ordinary. B. He leads an ordinary life and drive

17、s his own expensive racing car. C. He spent all his life in the same gray house on Farnam Street. D. He prefers to have dinner in a four-star restaurant than in a Dairy Queen. 22. What is Buffetts investment strategy according to the passage?A. Saving for rainy days. B. Encouraging changes. C. Holdi

18、ng on to famous international companies. D. Never wasting money on unnecessary things. 23. Which of the following things would Warren Buffett be interested in?A. Fantastic racing cars. B. Works of art. C. Private dining rooms. D. Stock of Coca-Cola. BAugust or “Auggie” Pullman, a ten-year-old boy li

19、ving in New York City, was born with a facial deformity (畸形) that has made it difficult for him to make friends. He lives with his parents, his older sister Via, and his dog Daisy. He has been homeschooled up until the fifth grade, but his parents have decided that it is time for him to go to a real

20、 school. They enroll him in Beecher Prep, a neighborhood private school, and take him to meet the principal, Mr. Tushman. While August is there , some of the kids who will be in Augusts grade take him on a tour of the school; one of them, Jack Will, is nice, but another, Julian, is noticeably rude.

21、Jack is nice to him, and August believes he has found a friend. August settles into the first few months of school and his classmates slowly get used :to the way his face looks. He is friendly to others and performs well in class. He becomes friends with Jack, and with a girl named Summer who sits w

22、ith him at lunch on the first day. However , things get worse on Halloween, typically Augusts favorite day of the year, when August overhears Jack say to Julian and some other boys that he would kill himself if he looked like August. He also says he is only nice to August because Mr. Tushman asked h

23、im to be. Jack is completely unaware that August himself is sitting nearby, dressed in a Bleeding Scream costume. August gets hurt deeply and stops talking to Jack. When Jack finds the truth, he feels guilty about being mean. He really does want to be friends with August. One day, Jack hits Julian f

24、or saying mean things about August. After that, Jack and August become friends and start eating lunch together with Summer, At a wilderness camp, August is attacked by a group of seventh graders in order to protect Jack. Henry, Amos and Miles, Julians best friends, help August and Jack escape. Publi

25、c opinion swings in favor of August and Jack. In the end, August wins the Henry Ward Beecher medal, a special award for courage and kindness. August is amazed that he survived fifth grade. His friends and family make him feel like a regular kid. The novel ends with his mother whispering in his car,

26、calling him a “wonder”. 24. What makes August different from other children?A. His unfriendly classmates. B. His unusual parents. C. His bad temper. D. His abnormal appearance. 25. Why does Jack feel guilty when August stops talking to him?A. He says something mean to August. B. He follows Mr. Tushm

27、ans requirement. C. He hits August without reason. D. Julian doesnt like August at all. 26. Whats the ending of the story?A. August is really a failure at school. B. August wins a medal for his courage and kindness. C. August drops out of school in the end. D. August is not surprised that he survive

28、d fifth grade. 27. What type of writing is the text?A. A book review. B. A news report. C. A 6lm review. D. An advertisement. CTechnology is the collection of techniques, skills, methods, and processes used in the production of goods or services or in the accomplishment of objectives, such as scient

29、ific research. Technology can be the knowledge of techniques, processes, and the like. The simplest form of technology is the development and use of basic tools. The prehistoric discovery of how to control fire and the later Neolithic Revolution increased the available sources of food, and the inven

30、tion of the wheel helped humans to travel in and control their environment. Developments in historic times, including the printing press, the telephone, and the Internet, have lessened physical barriers to communication and allowed humans to interact freely on a global scale. Dictionaries and schola

31、rs have offered a variety of definitions. The Merriam-Webster Learners Dictionary offers a definition of the term: “the use of science in industry, engineering, etc., to invent useful things or to solve problems “and” a machine, piece of equipment, method, etc. , that is created by technology. ”Ursu

32、la Franklin, in her 1989 “Real World of Technology” lecture, gave another definition of the concept; it is “practice, the way we do things around here. ”The term is often used to imply a specific field of technology, or to refer to high technology or just consumer electronics, rather than technology

33、 as a whole. Technology can be most broadly defined as the things, both material and immaterial, created by the application of mental and physical effort in order to achieve some value. In this usage, technology refers to tools and machines that may be used to solve real-world problems. It is a far-

34、reaching term that may include simple tools, such as a crowbar or wooden spoon, or more complex machines, such as a space station or particle accelerator. The word “technology” can also be used to refer to a collection of techniques. In this context, it is the current state of humanitys knowledge of

35、 how to combine resources to produce desired products, to solve problems, ful6l1needs, or satisfy wants; it includes technical methods, skills, processes, techniques, tools and raw materials. When combined with another term, such as “medical technology” or “space technology,” it refers to the state

36、of the respective fields knowledge and tools. 28. Whats the easiest form of technology?A. The techniques used in the production of goods. B. The use of science in industry and engineering. C. The development and use of basic tools. D. The knowledge of how to combine resources. 29. Whats the definiti

37、on of Ursula Franklin about technology?A. It is inventing useful things or solve problems. B. It is practice, the way we do things around here. C. It is a machine, created by technology.D. It is tools and machines, used to solve real-world problems. 30. What does the underlined word “It” in paragrap

38、h 4 refer to?A. Simple tools such as a crowbar or wooden spoon. B. More complex machines such as a space station. C. The application of mental and physical effort. D. The technology used to solve real-world problems. 31. Which of the following can be the best title of the text?A. The usages of techn

39、ology.B. The definitions of technology. C. The applications of technology. D. The contents of technology. DOne of my all time favorite holiday destinations is the Gold Coast. With its beautiful beaches, mountain hinterland and theme parks, the variety from one location to another is fantastic! And i

40、ts also important that its like a playground for my children. The Gold Coast certainly offers something for every member of our family. We all love heading down to the beach for an early morning swim or surf. The beaches feature some of the softest golden sand and pumping waves, making them ideal fo

41、r surfing. Safety is important, especially when Im out with the kids, and I feel better knowing that lifeguards are continually on patrol(巡逻). The long coast also offer the perfect setting for a leisurely walk at sunseta favorite activity of mine. Then, of course, theres the bargain- hunting in the

42、citys center. For shopping-goers, there are amazing shopping centers, boutiques and the usual chain stores. I always pick up loads of goodies at Pacific Fair. “The Gold Coast is popular for its theme parksSea World, Warner Bros Movie World and Dream World. The seal and dolphin presentations at Sea W

43、orld keep both children and adults on the edge of their seats as the sea creatures go through a series of complicated jumps, flips and rolls. Its great entertainment and an educational window to the underwater world for the kids. Our kids also enjoy meeting the characters at Movie World and watching

44、 how real movies are made. Night-time is equally fun , as we usually set off to find the best local restaurants and cafes. The mix of cultures and influences has given the Gold Coast a wide variety of choices, including modem Australian, Italian, Asian and seafood, although sometimes nothing beats f

45、ish and chips!A visit to the Gold Coast in the Sunshine State is worthwhile and fun. 32. Why docs the author consider the Gold Coast as her ideal holiday destination?A. There are a lot of shopping centers. B. The whole family can have fun there. C. Its a safe and interesting place for kids. D. The a

46、uthor can walk leisurely along the coast. 33. What does the underlined word “boutiques” probably mean?A. Theme parks. B. Beautiful parks. C. Small shops. D. Local restaurants. 34. What docs Paragraph 4 mainly talk about?A. What the theme parks offer. B. How popular the Gold Coast is. C. Why kids lov

47、e theme parks so much. D. What people can do in the Gold Coast. 35. What makes night-time in the Gold Coast attractive for tourists?A. The presentations. B. Different entertainments. C. The shopping centers. D. Various choices. 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。Cloning

48、in biotechnology refers to processes used to create copies of DNA pieces, cells or organisms. The term clone comes from the ancient Greek word “twig”. 36 Thirteen American stales ban reproductive cloning and three states prohibit use of public funds for such activities. A scientist said if the U. S.

49、 Government bans human cloning, his organization would intend to find a country where it is legal and then create cloned babies for couples who arent able to bear a baby. “37 ” Zavos, a Kentucky reproduction researcher, said at a meeting of the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals. 38 Za

50、vos would not say where his organization is doing its research. He said that so far the experiments have involved only animals, but the group is moving steadily toward an eventual attempt to clone humans. The remarks from Zavos came during a debate with Dr. Paul R. Billings. 39 .If we want to know w

51、hat would happen with humans, we need to do it in humans. Zavos said his organization would not attempt to clone humans until they are confident they can do it safely. 40 A. Animals are animals. B. People want to have a biological child of their own. C. It refers to the process where a new plant can

52、 be created from a twig.D. Dolly, the first cloned sheep suffered from obesity and brain disabilities. E. “We dont say we need America,” Zavos said. “The world is wide open to us”. F. The problems experienced in animal cloning must be evaluated on a scientific level. G. And he said his organization

53、has had an animal-cloning success rate of more than 30 percent. 第三部分 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, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Attitude with action is everything. Thats what Ive 41from a simple person at our office gym. Last month our city conduct

54、ed a fitness center“Fitness One”. And we had a trainer there, who had a bad 42 to his work and us. He used to come down to our office every evening but he was least 43 about who was coming in and what people were doing inside. He only talked about the money he earned by 44 people individually in ano

55、ther fitness center where he45in the mornings. He never guided us. 46, he would not even 47 properly when any of us asked about the way of doing exercise. 48, at the end of last month he was 49 and we got a new trainer. The gentleman was Bala. He would quietly come in and do 50 for the first few day

56、s except looking at the register, 51 who came regularly to the gym. Slowly, he became 52 with the users and started to correct their mistakes while exercising. And people built up 53 in him. Yesterday, he called me to watch some specific exercises. 54 his interim(暂时的)period of one month was coming t

57、o a(n) 55, he wanted me to learn them properly before he left us. Weve 56 Fitness One to appoint Bala as a 57 trainer and now we are waiting for their reply. Bala could have taken his role as a trainer like our58guy since he stayed here only for a month. But he 59 to take it seriously and sincerely.

58、 His positive attitude along with his 60 gained our trust and support. I think this is his great achievement. Attitude with action is everything. Thats what Ive 41from a simple person at our office gym. Last month our city conducted a fitness center“Fitness One”. And we had a trainer there, who had

59、a bad 42 to his work and us. He used to come down to our office every evening but he was least 43 about who was coming in and what people were doing inside. He only talked about the money he earned by 44 people individually in another fitness center where he45in the mornings. He never guided us. 46,

60、 he would not even 47 properly when any of us asked about the way of doing exercise. 48, at the end of last month he was 49 and we got a new trainer. The gentleman was Bala. He would quietly come in and do 50 for the first few days except looking at the register, 51 who came regularly to the gym. Slowly, he became 52 with the users and started to correct their mistakes while exercising. And people built up 53 in him. Yesterday, he called me to watch some specific exercises. 54 his interim(暂时的)period of one month was coming to a(n) 55, he wanted me to learn them properly b