黑龙江哈尔滨四中高二英语下学期期末考试试题

1、高二下学期期末考试英语试题 满分：120分 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，选出最佳答案AFumbling with the buttons to find a good song while driving has been linked to increased risk of crashes, but is listening to music risky?The study found teenage drivers who played their own music h

2、ad significantly more traffic violations compared with background music designed by the researchers to minimize driving distractions, or no music.Researchers at Ben Gurion University in Israel recruited 85 drivers about 18 years old: just over half were male. The subjects were each assigned to drive

3、 six challenging road trips that were about 40 minutes long, accompanied by an experienced driving instructor. Music was played on four trips, two with selections from the driversplaylists, mostly fast-paced vocals, and two with background music, which was a blend of easy listening, soft rock and li

4、ght jazz in instrumental and vocal arrangements designed to make the subjects safer. No music was played on two trips. Subjects rated their mood after each trip and in-car data recorders analyzed drivers behavior and errors.All 85 subjects committed at least three errors in one or more of the six tr

5、ips; 27 received a verbal warning and 17 required steering or braking by an instructor to prevent an accident. When the music was their own, 98% made errors; without the music, 92%madeerrors; and while listening to the safe-driving must, 77%madeerrors. Speeding, following too close, inappropriate la

6、ne use, one-handed driving and weaving were the common violations.The male subjects were more aggressive drivers and made more serious errors than female subjects. The teens played their own music at a very loud volume but significantly decreased the sound level when listening to the safe-driving mu

7、sic, researchers said. Mood ratings were highest on trips with driver-preferred music.What is the key information the author wants to give in Paragraph 1?Many drivers played their favorite music while driving.Drivers shouldn t search for the buttons to find a good song.Song selections has nothing to

8、 do with increased risk of crashes.Listening to certain types of music can increase drivers errors.What does the underlined word a subjects refer to?A. Something being discussedB. People being written aboutC. People being testedD. Areas of knowledge or studyn the research, soft rock and light jazz a

9、re likely to.A. increase drivers safetyB. add to the pleasure ofdrivingC. change drivers idea of safe driving D. lowerdrivers guardagainst dangert can be inferred from the passage that in the research.A. the teens committed the most errors B. the male were more skillful in drivingC. traveling with n

10、o music made the least errors D. driver-preferredmusicincreased the mood ratingsBDogs are able to help all sorts of people with disabilities live their lives. Now a man from te United Kingdom has made a dog-controlled washing machine so that dogs can help these people with their laundry too!John Mid

11、dleton of laundry company JTM invented the“Woof to Wash washingmachine that makes it easier for people with disabilities to get their clothes clean.Loading, starting, and emptying regular washing machines involves movements that most of us don t think twice about and take for granted. But doing laun

12、dry can be difficult for people who have autism （孤独症），are blind, have learning disabilities, or have limited movement in their hands.“We developed this machine because mainstream products with complex digital controls seldom mee the needs of the disabled users,“ explained Middleton.“But then I saw a

13、 video from the charity Support Dogs, where a dog strips a bed and loads the washing machine. I was completely blown away and instantly thought I could invent a machine where the dog does everything. So I got in touch with Support Dogs and they loved the idea. They said it would be a huge help to th

14、eir severely disabled users. ”With Middleton s washer, support dogs of all shapes and sizes can be trained to be load the clothes, bark to turn it on, and open the door with a push of a paw and pull a string to unload the washing.The dogs are currently being trained by Support Dogs, and, for now, th

15、ey will only be available to the UK citizens with disabilities.JTM s website says that, “ Plans are underway for this groundbreaking machine to improve the quality of life and independence for thousands of people with wide ranging disabilities across the UK.”According to Middleton, the common washin

16、g machines.B. are completelyA. are designed for special purposes controlled by themselvesC. are produced digitally for people to useD. are difficult forthe disabled to operateIf the dog wants to empty washing machines, he should.A. bark to the machineB. open the doorC. pull a stringD. bite a button

17、on themachineWhat do we know about the Woof to Wash washing machine?A. Any dogs can be trained to operate itB. It is widely soldin England at presentC. Dogs for it are being trained by JohnD. It is designedespecially for the dogs.The best title for the passage may be.A. A washing machine designed by

18、 a disabled person B. The dog-friendly washing machineC. The latest washing machine in the worldD. The machinespecially designed for dogsCHuman s appetite for protein is so powerful tat we are driven to continue eating until we get the right amount of protein, even if it means consuming far more ene

19、rgy than we need, according to new research from the University of Sydney s CharlesPerkins Centre. Published online inObesity Reviews , the research shows the main drive for dietary protein could be a key factor in the global obesity problem.The research gathered the results of 38 published experime

20、ntal trials measuring the unrestricted energy intake of people in different diets, also taking into account the ages, body mass indexes (BMIs) and diet times.“We found that regardless of your age of BMI, your appetite for protein is sostrong that you will keep eating until you get enough protein, wh

21、ich could meanyou re eating muchmore than you should, “ said Dr Alison Gosby, lead author of the research at the University of Sydney s Charles Perkins Centre.As diets shift towards an increased proportion of foods that are higher in carbohydrate or fat, available protein is reduced and energy intak

22、e necessarily increases.“For example, when you consume things like soft drinks, which are fairly lowin protein but high in calories, your energy intake will increase because you llneed to keep eating to get the protein you need. If you add a soft drink to your lunch then you ve added a lot of calori

23、es, but you ll still have to eat the same amount of food.”“The strength of our nutritional drive fro protein is frightening within ournutritional environment, where there are a large number of low-protein foods consumed on a regular basis, “ Dr Gosby says. We have shown that when people are trying t

24、o lose weight they need to look at macronutrient (常量营养物 )composition, not justcalories. If you cut out calories bud don t consider protein intake, you re going to be hungry and your diet won t be successful. ”Dr Gosby says the findings could provide a new tool in the fight against overweight and obe

25、sity, which currently affects more than 60 percent of adults and one in four children in Australia.n the passage, the author wants to tell us that.A. lack of protein leads to overeating B. humansshould adjust theirtastesC. protein is very important to health D. lack of exercise causes overweightt ca

26、n be inferred from Paragraph 4 and Paragraph 5 that.it is necessary to have different dietsthe intake food should be rich in caloriessoft drinks should be removed from marketparents must limit soft drinks to children 11.According to Dr Gosby, we can know that.people prefer low-protein foods in daily

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36、g the card.Library cards may NOT be renewed.A. by email B. by fax C. by phone D. in person.What is a valid secret code?A. 1368 B. 5188 C. 5678 D. 8888 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。选择中有两项为多余 选项。Ways to avoid crowds when travelingBook tickets in advancePurchase tickets online bef

37、ore you leave home. 16 . Smart travelers can also avoithe London Eye, Britain s Houses of Parliament,Italy s Vatican Museums, and Paris s Louvre. It can help you keep your cool with online ticket sales. Buy early and avoid the stress of the waiting time. 17If you forgot to purchase tickets beforehan

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40、to talk to locals, taxi drivers and even fellow travelers.Often they ll know the secrets of touring in demand places when they re not teaming with people.Adjust your mealtime20 . And if you meet theatre fans unexpectedly in NewYork, London or Toronto, the queue for a meal can stretch pstan hour. Eat

41、 a bit early or a little later, andyou ll beat both the crowds and your hunger.Arrive early or lateAvoid school holidaysBoth strategies can help you escape the crowdRemember to ask when they would do it in personYou ll experience the country s culture like a local, not a touristIf so, you can skip t

42、he crowds and the endless lines at your destinationPopular restaurants will always have a long wait at usual dinnertime.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，从短文后各题所给出的四个选项（ A B C和D）中，选出可以填入空白 处的最佳选项。There was a time when I couldn t understand why my parents were so enthusiast

43、ic about 21 with myhead teacher. I often thought that they were really good at getting me into trouble. But after my head teacher s home-visit last month, my mind totally 22 .23 the visit, I was entirely overwhelmed by frustration because I thought my head teacher, who, in my eyes, is a 24 boring an

44、d strict man, would severely 25 me and ask my parents to take away my iPad. I even wondered if it had been my parents who invited him to come, 26 I got into argument with my parents.31What was worse, after I 27 the news on my microblog, all the 28 words from my classmates, like “you are such a lucky

45、 dog almost tore meapart. Whenthe day 29 came, I said to 30 ,It s going to be okay! Just face it! ” To myduring his visit, I quickly learned that my head teacher is just a （ n ） 32man outside class. With his son and wife accompanying, he just seemed to be a loving 33 and considerate husband.I also l

46、earned that he is a man full of 34 . When my sister started licking(舔)her 35 afterfinishing a delicious dish, he joked that she was trying toturn her plate into a mirror. All of us burst into 36at that moment.Contrary to my previous impression, I 37 that my head teacher is a veryrespectable and frie

47、ndlyperson. Thanks tohis visit, I got to see a ( n ) 38 sideof my head teacher. I felt 39that I had reacted to crazily before. Now, I，mdelighted to have him as my head teacher. I know Iwon t 40 him down.21.A.helpingC.D.B. communicatingquarrelingcomparing22.A.B. formedD.disappearedC. changeddeveloped

48、23.A. SinceB. BeforeC. AfterD.While24.A. slightlyC. hardlytypicallyB. roughlyD.25.A. criticizeB. blameC. beatD.charge26.A. in caseB. as ifC. in thatD.so that27.A. informedpresentedD. sharedB.C. revealed28.A. teasingcomfortingD.B.C. abusingencouraging29.A. simplyparticularlysurprisinglyB.C.D. finally

49、30.A. himC.myD.myB. myselfparentsclassmates31.A. surprisedisappointmeC. reliefexcitementB.ntD.32.A. ordinaryB. commonC. averageD.natural33.A. manB. teacherC. fatherD.friend34.A. patienceB. hopeC. humorD.energy35.A. lipsB. handC. plateD. fingers36.A.B.C. tearscheerslaughterD. smiles37.A.B.madeC. foun

50、dD.gotthought aboutoutoutacross38.A.B.C.D.changeablepositiveoptimisticdifferent39.A.B.C.D.ashamedregretfuldisappointeddepressed40.A. putB. bringC. letD. pull第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45分）第二节：（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）M: Sue, there you are. Have you got time for a little chat?W: Of course. What is it, Mike? Is s

51、omething wrong?M: No, not really. Well you remember Miguel who 41 （ stay ） with us last summer?W: No. 42 I remember you telling me about him. He was fond of sightseeing, 43 he?M: That s right. Well, I got a letter from him this morning and he invited me to spend a holiday with his family this year.

52、They get a big house on the river, and they ve got a boat. You know how crazy I am 44 boats.W: Mike, that s great. 45 a wonderful chance for you!M: Yes, but it s not that simple.W: What s the problem?M: It s Celia. You see,we46 （ save ） to go on a trip together this year.W: Ah, I see. You don twant

53、to disappoint her, of course.M: That s right. She dbe so upset. She s really been doing all sorts of jobsin her free time. She sreallybeen expecting a holiday. It seems so47（ fair ）.W: Look, Mike. First, you must tell Celia about the 48 （ invite ）. She llunderstand your problems. But why don t you tell Miguel about the very plan 49 you have already made with Celia? 50 mighteven suggest a good way to settle theproblem.第三部分：写作（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一下便条。便条中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误设计一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（人），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜