甘肃省临夏中学2017_2018学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题

1、甘肃省临夏中学2017-2018学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题第一部分 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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AAn old lady in a plane had a blanket（毯子）over her head and she did not want to take it off . The air hostess spoke to her, but the old lady said, “I have never been in a plane before , and I am

2、 frightened. I am going to keep this blanket over my head until we are back on the ground again !” Then the captain came. He said, “Madam, I am the captain of this plane. The weather is fine, there are no clouds in the sky, and everything is going very well. ”But she continued to hide. So the captai

3、n turned and started to go back. Then the old lady looked out from under the blanket with one eye and said, “I am sorry, young man, but I dont like planes and I am never going to fly again. But Ill say one thing, ”She continued kindly, “You and your wife keep your plane very clean!”1. An old lady ha

4、d _.A. a blanket over her head B glasses C. a coat D. a basket2. The old lady had never been _ before. A. abroad B. home C. in hospital D. in a plane3. The woman didnt like planes and she was never going _.A. to travel B. to fly again C. to go abroad D. to go homeBIt was a village in India. The peop

5、le were poor. However, they were not unhappy. After all, their forefathers had lived in the same way for centuries.Then one day, some visitors from the city arrived. They told the villagers there were some people elsewhere who liked to eat frogs legs. However, they did not have enough frogs of their

6、 own, and so they wanted to buy frogs from other places.This seemed like money for nothing. There were millions of frogs in the fields around，and they were no use to the villagers. All they had to do was catch them. Agreement was reached，and the children were sent into the fields to catch frogs. Eve

7、ry week a truck arrived to collect the catch and hand over the money. For the first time, the people were able to dream of a better future. But the dream didnt last long.The change was hardly noticed at first, but it seemed as if the crops were not doing so well. More worrying was that the children

8、fell ill more often, and there seemed to be more insects around lately.The villagers decided that they couldnt just wait to see the crops failing and the children getting weak. They would have to use the money earned to buy pesticides (杀虫剂) and medicines. Soon there was no money left.Then the people

9、 realized what was happening. It was the frog. They hadnt been useless. They had been doing an important jobeating insects. Now with so many frogs killed, the insects were increasing more rapidly. They were damaging the crops and spreading diseases.Now，the people are still poor. But in the evenings

10、they sit in the village square and listen to sounds of insects and frogs. These sounds of the night now have a much deeper meaning.4. From Paragraph 1，we learn that the villagers_.A. worked very hard for centuries B. dreamed of having a better lifeC. lived a different life from their forefathers D.

11、were poor but somewhat content 5. Why did the villagers agree to sell frogs?A. They needed money to buy medicine. B. The frogs were easy money.C. They wanted to please the visitors. D. The frogs made too much noise.6. What might be the cause of the childrens sickness?A. The crops didnt do well. B. T

12、he pesticides were overused.C. The visitors brought in diseases. D. There were too many insects.7. What can we infer from the last sentence of the text?A. Happiness comes from peaceful life in the country.B. Health is more important than money.C. Good old days will never be forgotten. D. The harmony

13、 between man and nature is important.C Kings College Summer SchoolKings College Summer School is an annual( 每年的) training program for high school students at all levels who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of Kings College and other colleges in New York. Trips to muse

14、ums and culture centers are also organized. This years summer school will be from July 25 to August 15.More information is as follows:Application (申请) datel Students in New York should send their applications before July 18, 2007.l Students of other cities should send their applications before July

15、16, 2007.l Foreign students should send their applications before July 10, 2007.Coursesl English Language Spoken English: 22 hoursReading and Writing: 10 hoursl American History: 16 hoursl American Culture: 16 hoursStepsl A letter of self-introductionl A letter of recommendation(推荐) The letters shou

16、ld be written in English with all the necessary information.Costl Daily lessons: $200l Sports and activities: $100l Travels: $200l Hotel service: $400You may choose to live with your friends or relatives in the same city.Please write to Thompson, Sanders 1026 King s Street New York, NY 10016, USA E-

17、mail: KC-Summer-School yahoo, com8. You can most probably read the text in _. A. a travel guide B. a textbook C. a newspaper D. a telephone book9. Which of the following is true about King s College Summer School?A. Visits to museums and culture centers are part of the program.B Only top students ca

18、n take part in the program.C. King s College Summer School is run every other year.D. Only the teachers of King s College give courses.10. If you are to live with your relatives in New York, you will have to pay the school _. A. $200 B. $500 C. $400 D. $90011. What information can you get from the t

19、ext?A. You can write to Thompson only in English.B The program will last two months. C. As a Chinese student, you can send your application on July 14, 2007. D. You can get in touch with the school by e-mail or by telephone.DSince 1984, Philadelphia has been cleaning up its act. One by one, graffiti

20、-covered walls are being changed into outdoor art. So far, more than 1,800 murals（壁画）have been painted. Philadelphia now has more murals than any other American city.The walls that were once ugly with graffiti（涂鸦）are now covered with beautiful pictures of historical heroes and modern art, thanks to

21、the Mural Arts Program (MAP). Its work makes schools and public places attractive, and its citizens very proud. The program began as part of Philadelphias Anti-Graffiti Network. Jane Golden is the MAPs artistic director. When people ask me what our program is about, she says, I answer them with one

22、word: hope. Each year, the MAP offers youth art programs and workshops. Some one-time graffiti writers even help paint MAP murals. The MAPs work, says Golden, is all about developing a sense of community（社区）When a neighborhood requests a mural, the MAP works with the people there to develop a messag

23、e. Some messages have been Safe Streets, Love and Care, and Peace Walk.The MAP receives up to 50 requests for murals each week. Last year, the workers painted 140 murals. The making of a mural enters peoples collective memory as an extraordinary, pleasant moment in neighborhood history says Golden,

24、who began as a muralist in Los Angeles.12What can be the best title for the text?A. Love, from Graffiti Writers to Muralists B. Hope, One Wall at a Time C. Jane, an Excellent Mural Artist D. MAP, a New Company in Philadelphia 13. What is the Mural Arts Program in Philadelphia aimed at?A. Protecting

25、the neighborhood. B. Helping the young find jobs.C. Fighting against graffiti. D. Attracting more visitors.14How does the MAP decide on the message for a mural?A. By learning from the young graffiti writers.B. By having discussions with people in the community.C. By seeking advice from the city gove

26、rnmentD. By studying the history of the city.15. Which of the following words best describes the work of the MAP?A. Difficult. B. Successful. C. Dangerous. D Experimental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（请将答案涂至答题卡7175处）。Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will

27、 help you to become a better student in several ways. 16 Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test. Third, note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest.You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and whil

28、e reading a textbook or doing research for a report. 17 .Whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process. 18 The following methods may work best for you. Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it.Carefully read the text and watch for words

29、that can show main points and supporting facts. Write your notes in your own words. 19 Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.As you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand(速记). When you do, be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them al

30、l the time. 20 A. There are three practical note-taking methods.B. You must write your notes on separate paper.C. Otherwise, you may not be able to read your notes later.D. You will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.E. That means you must first decide what is important enough to

31、include in your notes.F. First, the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and remember it. G. Use words, not complete sentences.第二部分语言知识运用(共两节，满分30分)第一节 (共20小题；每小题1分，满分20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。In a land far away, once upon a time there was

32、great poverty （贫困）,and only the rich could manage without great _21_. Three of those rich men and their servants were_22_together on a road when they came to a very_23_village.The first could not stand seeing the poverty, _24 he took all the gold and jewels from his wagons (四轮载重马车) and shared _25 ou

33、t among the villagers. He wished them all the best of luck, and he left. The second rich man ,seeing the _26 situation, stopped for a short time and gave _27 all his food and drink, since he _28 see that money would be of little _29 to them. He made sure that they each _30 their fair share and would

34、 have enough food to _31 for some time . Then, he left.The third rich man, on seeing such poverty, _32 and went straight through the _33 without stopping. The two other rich men saw this from a distance and commented with each other_34 the third rich man lacked sympathy. It was _35 that they themsel

35、ves had been there to offer help.However, three days later, they 36 the third rich man ,who was coming in the opposite direction . He was 37 travelling quickly, but his wagons, 38 the gold and valuables they had been 39 ,were now full of farming tools and bags of 40 .He was rushing back to help them

36、 out of poverty.21. A loss B. problems C expectations D success 22. A travelling B. standing C. gathering D running 23. A faraway B. different C. ancient D. poor 24. A so B. unless C. because D. if 25. A anything B. nothing C. those D. them 26.Aworrying B. curious C. dangerous D. puzzling 27. A his

37、servants B. the others C. the villagers D. the rest 28. A might B. could C. should D. must 29. A interest B. concern C. attraction D. use30. A. returned B. gained C. offered D. received 31.A.remain B.supply C.last D.share 32.A.turned back B.set out C. speeded D. showed off 33. A.land B.village C.fie

38、ld D.road 34.A.whether B.how C.where D.when 35. A.certain B.true C.strange D.good 36. A. met B.welcomed C. accepted D. persuaded 37A.already B. always C.still D. indeed 38. A. except B. apart from C. along with D. instead of 39. A. carrying B. loading C. treasuring D. earning 40.A. food B. jewels C.

39、 seeds D. money 第二节 语法填空(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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，在空格处填人一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空. There was once a boy who had a temper. His father gave him a bag of nails and told him that_(41) he lost his temper, he must hammer a nail into the back of the fence. The first day the boy _42_(drive)

40、37 nails into the fence. Over the next few weeks as he learned to control his anger, the number of nails hammered _43_ (gradual) decreased. He discovered _44_ was easier to hold his temper than to drive nails into the fence.Finally the day came _45_ he didnt lose his temper. He told his father and h

41、is father suggested that the boy now_46_ (pull) out one nail for each day so that he was able to hold his anger. The days passed and the boy told his father that all the nails were gone. The father took the boy _47_ the hand and led him to the fence. He said, “Look at the holes in the fence. The fen

42、ce will never be the same. When you say things in anger, they leave a scar (疤痕) just like the_48_ on the fence. It wont matter how many times you say I am sorry, but _49_ wound is still there. A verbal wound is as bad as a physical one. Friends are very rare. They make you smile and encourage you _5

43、0_ (success). They lend an ear, and always want to open their hearts to us.” 第三部分 写作(共两节，满分30分)第一节 短文改错(共10小题；每小题l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

44、10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。Dear editor,In the past my hometown was used to be a beautiful place. Thick trees and green grass could be seen in everywhere. In order to build house and grow more crops, people cut down more and more trees. With time went on, the whole forest was almost destroyed. The green hills

45、 have changed into wasteland. As result, sandstorms struck us now and then, from that we suffer a lot. However, I do hope all the people should realize the terribly result of not caring about our environment. Whats more, they should take good care of the forests and plant trees instead of cutting them down to improve our living conditions. 第二节 书面表达（满分20分）假如你是李华，你校将迎接英国学生代表团。作为学校书法社团的部长，请你写一篇发言稿，要点如下：1. 介绍书法用具；2. 阐述学习书法的好处；3. 邀请英国同学参与。注意：1词数100左右； 2可以适当