1、厦门大学附属科技中学2017-2018学年第二学期期中考试高二英语试卷（考试时间：120分钟满分150分）第一部分听力第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）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。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。1.Whatmightthemanwantforsupper?A.Steak.B.SeafoodC.Noodles2.Whatisthewoman concernedabout?ALos
2、inghersweater.B.Standinginalongline.C.Catchingacold3.Wheredoestheconversationprobablytakeplace?A.InagymB.InaclassroomC.Inanoffice4.Whatisthepriceofthedayflight?A.$360B.$410C.$400.5.Whatdoesthemanthinkofthestory?A.ThebeginningisconfusingB.ItistoohardtounderstandC.Thewritertellsthestorywell第二节（共 15 小题
3、；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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. Whatswrongwiththeboys?A.TheylostacameraBTheywastedmoney.C.Theygotsick.7.Whatisthefamilyprobablygoingtodotomorrow?A.GoshoppingB. Hav
4、eabirthdayparty.C.Gotoabank听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。8.Whatjobisthewomanapplyingfor?A.Agardener.B.Ateacher.C.Anurse9. How many hours will the woman work per day?A. FourB. TwoC. Six听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10.Whatdaymightitbeyesterday?A.SaturdayB.MondayC.Tuesday11.Whatdidthewomandoafterhearingthenoiselast night?A
5、.Sheturnedthelighton.B. ShewenttosleepC. Shewentupforalook12. Who isthewomanprobablytalkingto?A.AneighborB.ApolicemanC.Herhusband听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13.Whetdidthemangoonholiday?A.ParisB.LondonC. Bali14.Whatdidthemandognthefirstdayofhisholiday?A.GoboatingB.Goswimming.C.Playvolleyball.15.Whatsthepr
6、obablerelationshipbetweenthespeakers?A.ColleaguesB.FellowtravelersC.Classmates16.Howdidthemanprobablyfeelwhenhevisitedthesmallisland?A.TiredB.DisappointedC.Excited17.WhydidthepostofficeinGuyanaprinttheirownspecialstamps?A.TheywantedtomakemoremoneyB.Therewereno1-centor4-centstampsC.Theyhadonlyafewusu
7、alstamps18.Howmuch was the 1-cent stamp sold for in 1980?A.AfewdollarsB.SevenmilliondollarC.Seventhousanddollars19.WhyArestampswithmistakessovaluable?A.TheyareverybeautifulB.TheyareverylimitedC.They were madelongago20.Whatisthetextmainlyabout?A.ThehistoryofthestampsB.ReasonsforcollectingstampsC.Thin
8、gslearnedfromstamps第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5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。AAre you interested in working with animals？Now here comes the chance. Kirby Wildlife Park has set up the unique Keeper Experience. The fantastic experience is available to anyone over the age of 18 who
9、 is reasonably fit. We regret that for health and safety reasons, people who are pregnant, in a wheelchair or suffering from illness cannot take part.A typical day9：15 Arrival,9：30 Health and Safety Briefing10：00 Apes and MonkeysWhile cleaning out enclosures (围场), you will find out how to enrich enc
10、losures with novel items and new smells to stimulate the animals senses and imitate their natural environment.12：00 Lunch14：00 Big CatsYou will feed the cats and learn about their nutritional needs. The keeper will give you an introduction to how cats behavior can be read to get an idea of their wel
11、fare and health.16：30 Meet the TeamMeet more of the staff and learn how you can get further involved with work at the park. Learn about our animal adoption plan, what it takes to be good keeper and where to obtain the right qualifications for a career in animal welfare.Booking and cancellationThe Ke
12、eper Experience is available on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays throughout the year, and must be booked at least fourteen days in advance. Full payment is needed when booking.Cancellations must be made more than one week before the event, or you wont receive a full refund.21. What can you do in Keepe
13、r Experience in Kirby Wildlife Park？_A. Bathe animals.B. Buy an animalC. Feed apes and monkeys.D. Create natural environment for animals.22. When can you learn about the animal adoption plan？_A. At 9：30B. At 10：00C. At 16：30D. At 14：0023. What can be known about Keeper Experience？_A. It is available
14、 to any healthy adult.B. It should be booked at least two weeks in advance.C. It offers free chance to people to work as keepers.D. It will give a full refund after receiving cancellations.BI went out to breakfast this morning to meet a friend. Everything was lovely. But what wasnt so lovely was the
15、 lady who took our order. She spoke in a way that was frustrated, unhappy, certainly not friendly, and sort of rude.When it came to my turn to approach her and order. I thought to myself, “What can I do here to make her day?” Surely there must be something I can sincerely compliment (称赞) her on. The
16、n there it was and I knew instantly. Or more so heard instantly. It was her voice. She had the most unbelievably well-spoken and clear voice. It was so good. That was it. That was what I would compliment her on.So after she took my order and gave me the same unfriendly attitude I told her. “I hope y
17、ou dont mind me saying but you have the most amazing voice. Its so clear, well-spoken and sounds so professional.” I told her how she honestly had one of those voices that would be perfect for announcements or even radio. Her whole face lit up. She smiled（the first time I had seen her do so）and as I
18、 left and walked away, I noticed her whole attitude change. The customer behind me received a totally different kind of service. A happier one. All because of what I did. Something so simple!There was a time when this sort of thing would have embarrassed the hell out of me. Or Id have been way too s
19、hy and awkward to say such a thing. Not now. Now I must! Why? Because I have the power. The power to completely change someones day by something as simple as a few kind words and being kind. And you have this power too. We all do.24. What made the author uncomfortable this morning?A. The rudeness of
20、 the friend.B. The way the lady taking the order spoke.C. The poor quality of the food.D. The noise of customers who ate in the restaurant.25. Why did the author want to compliment the lady on her voice?A. To make friends with her.B. To make her cheerful.C. To receive her good service.D. To persuade
21、 her to work in radio.26. How did the lady react to the authors words?A. She changed her attitude towards customers.B. She felt annoyed and walked away.C. She applied for a radio announcer.D. She paid no attention to the words.27. What is the best title for the text?A. An Unkind LadyB. The Amazing V
22、oiceC. The Power of KindnessD. A Great Change in My DayC Student loan (贷款) debt has become a worldwide problem. In America, the countrys overall student debt reached a record of $1.6 trillion in 2019. The average person with student loan debt owed between $20,000 and $25,000. A recent Japanese gover
23、nment report says it has been lending over $9 billion yearly to students since 2010. Similar conditions exist in Africa and South America. Several factors account for high student loan debt. One is that employers everywhere have increased their demands for skilled workers, making higher education a
24、requirement for many jobs. The students, however, after graduation, often find that their countrys economy is not strong enough to support their financial needs, so their ability to pay back the loan becomes a problem. To solve the problem, many countries are seeking their ways. Australia has develo
25、ped a system where students do not have to pay anything back until they are earning at least $40,000 a year. In America, several candidates running for president in the 2020 election have offered more extreme solutions that all or at least some of these loans will be forgiven. Some professors in sev
26、eral universities recently studied what the effects of debt forgiveness might be. They found that, overall, sudden debt relief greatly improved the borrowers lives. Not only did they have more money, but they were more likely to move to a new area and seek better paying work. Yet the professors rese
27、arch doesnt include what might happen to financial institutions or the overall economy if debt were totally forgiven. It only looks at how debt forgiveness would help the borrowers. They warn of some other possible negative effects. If a borrower knew that if he ran into any trouble he would be save
28、d because he could get the debt relief, then he might actually become more reckless (轻率的) with his borrowing in the future. No matter what, the professors agree that if countries do decide to approve some student debt relief the neediest students should be helped first.28. How does the author introd
29、uce the problem of student loan?A. By making a comparison.B. By making classifications.C. By setting down general rules.D. By presenting some statistics.29. What can we learn about student loan debt relief?A. It has already been carried out in the United States.B. It will surely provide some benefit
30、s to borrowers.C. It aims to encourage more students to borrow money.D. It will prevent a person from landing a well-paying job.30. What is the professors attitude to debt forgiveness?A. Uncaring.B. Positive.C. Disapproving.D. Cautious.31. Whats the main idea of the text?A. Growing global student de
31、bt fuels search for solutions.B. Student loan debt is the most serious problem worldwide.C. Student loan debt tends to pull the needy out of trouble.D. People hold different opinions on debt forgiveness.DOne of the most dangerous insects you need to watch out for during summer is mosquitoes. But no
32、matter how you try to avoid them, some people naturally attract mosquitoes more than others.One of the most important facts to remember is that mosquitoes track people down by smell and body odour (气味), according to Bart Knols, PhD, a biologist devoted to the study of mosquitoes. The carbon dioxide
33、people breathe out, along with chemicals from the skin, creates an “odour plume” that mosquitoes can detect from up to almost 100 feet away. “Each person gives off more than 300 chemicals from the skin, more than 100 in breathing out,” Knols says.The specific mixtures on the skin that mosquitoes res
34、pond to vary by species. The yellow fever mosquito and Asian tiger mosquito, for example, respond well to lactic acid from skin. African malaria mosquitoes respond to a mix of fatty acids, according to Knols. Your individual mixtures and smells determine how much of a mosquito attraction you are，dep
35、ending on the mosquito species. The mix of chemicals you produce are only partly in your control. These chemicals depend on your genetic make-up，health condition，diet，skin pH，and so on. “Bacteria (细菌)on the skin break down the mixtures that we give off through our pores (毛孔), and these are the attra
36、ctive smells,” Knols says. “So it is not actually we that attract mosquitoes, but the bacteria on our skin.”Although this is a complex and partly understood phenomenon，Knols says that we do all have a unique smell. There are many folk stories about why some people are more or less attractive to mosq
37、uitoes. Some people falsely think the blood type is the cause, and others believe taking vitamin B or eating garlic makes people less attractive to mosquitoes-but Knols notes theres no scientific data backing these claims.32. What do we learn from the second paragraph？_A. Nobody can avoid mosquitoes
38、 anyway.B. Mosquitoes can detect people with smell.C. A person breathes out over 300 chemicals.D. People naturally attract mosquitoes.33. Why does the author take several kinds of mosquitoes for example？_A. To persuade readers to protect the environment.B. To warn people against touching mosquitoes.
39、C. To make people look out for poisonous mosquitoes.D. To show different mosquitoes react to mixtures.34. What draws mosquitoes according to Bart Knols？_A. Chemicals in the mouth.B. Mixtures people give off.C. Bacteria on the skin.D. Smells from the pores.35. What is the best title for the text？_A.
40、Folk Stories about How Mosquitoes Attack PeopleB. The Scientific Reason You Are a Mosquito AttractionC. Attitudes toward Mosquitoes Different People HaveD. Ways to Make People More and More Attractive第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。Its Alarming: What Wakes You Up Ea
41、ch Morning？How do you wake up in the morning? If you set an alarm on your phone or clock that sounds like this: beep beep beep? 36 Sleep inertia is another term for grogginess (昏睡), which means a person has a heavy feeling when waking up, and has trouble getting moving again after sleeping. 37 A rec
42、ent study says yes. The answer is music. Researchers say alarms that have a melody-like the beginning of this song-can help people feel fresher in the morning.The study, carried out by researchers in Australia， involved 50 people. The study subjects answered questions about the alarm sound they like
43、 to wake up to, how they feel about that sound and how they feel when they wake up. 38 However, it is early days and more work is needed to fully know the answer.So, what makes musical alarms better for waking up? The researchers think the music may be more successful in reducing grogginess because
44、it has several tones, compared to the single tone of a “beeping” alarm. 39 And is there a kind of music that is best to wake up to? There may be. 40 . However, no matter how you wake up, experts say, the amount of sleep you get also matters a lot.A. Can musical alarms work wonders？B. Alarm sounds th
45、at are tune full and easy to hum or sing along with may be good choices.C. This can help you fall asleep more quickly and easily.D. So, is there a better way to do the trick？E. That hard, unpleasant sound may be making it harder to shake off the sleepy feeling in the morning known as grogginess.F. T
46、he researchers found that people who wake up to musical alarms reported feeling more awake and alert.G. The changes over time between the music tones may help increase a persons attention when waking from sleep.第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共15小题；每小题1分；满分15分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Two
47、 years ago, my friend and I were at college. With his birthday quickly approaching , he came to me with an unusual 41 :instead of receiving presents, he wanted to do some acts of kindness.I was 42 with such all idea. Giving instead of taking for the birthday was really different. I asked him how he
48、could come up with such a 43 idea. He told me about a TED talk he had watched on generosity, which had inspired him. So we started to 44 creative things we could do.Our university employed some security guards to 45 its students. They have to work 46 , keeping watch on every corner throughout the un
49、iversity. For the most part its a thankless job as most people grow 47 to seeing the guards all around and eventually barely notice their 48 , let alone acknowledge their efforts. How could we show them our appreciation?We decided to make a large pot of hot 49 .We hired a Uber and asked the driver t
50、o take us around the campus where we knew the 50 would be and we poured them each a cup of hot chocolate. The Uber driver was 51 a bit doubtful to the entire plan but after a while he was helping us 52 the guards and our lively spirit had 53 to him as well. We were met with many 54 and appreciative
51、words. It was amazing to see how a 55 act or even intention of generosity can lift everyones spirit.41.A. request B. order C. problem D. story42.A. blessed B. struck C. burdened D. bored43.A. Refusing B. Earning C. Giving D. Donating44.A. take over B. plan out C. watch for D. hold back45.A. judge B.
52、 help C. protect D. monitor46.A. around the clockB. step by step C. more or less D. now and then47.A. addicted B. devoted C. accustomedD. attached 48.A. hunger B. presence C. poverty D. thirsty49.A. tea B. milk C. chocolate D. porridge 50.A. workers B. students C. drivers D. guards51.A. initiallyB.
53、finally C. occasionally D. frequently52.A. remind B. track C. recognize D. spot 53.A. movedB. spread C. happened D. returned54.A. friends B. difficulties C. smilesD. greetings 55.A. small B. similar C. daily D. modest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。Lullabies (摇篮曲) bring mom
54、and kids together. As the COVID-19 pandemic began changing life globally, physical distancing 56 (particular) changed the way we connect. At present, nearly 70 percent of health workers worldwide 57 (make) up of women. Apart from looking after the patients, they also face the challenge of how best t
55、o care 58 their own families. Among them is Elizabeth Streeter, 59 works as a nurse on the COVID-19 floor of her hospital in Massachusetts.She made a difficult decision 60 (stay) away from her three boys in early April last year, to avoid 61 (expose) them to the virus. During the evenings, Elizabeth
56、 connected with her kids by phone and sang their favorite lullabies while fighting through tears. For the young mother, ensuring her childrens 62 (safe) meant being physically present. However, so far, living away from her children 63 (become) her way of keeping them safe. “It looks entirely differe
57、nt than 64 I always thought protection looked like,” She said, “Anyway, lullabies work very well.”These songs remind us that we are not alone in this seemingly 65 (end) fight against the disease, and in the dark of night, they seem to hold a promise on the other side awaiting the light of morning. 第
58、四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节 应用文 (满分15分)假定你是李华，你校将举行以“节约粮食，人人有责（Saving food is everyones responsibility）”为主题的演讲比赛。请给在你校留学的美国朋友Tom发一封邮件，邀请他参加。内容包括：1.活动的目的；2.比赛的时间、地点。 注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；2.可以恰当增加细节，以使行文连惯。Dear Tom，_Yours,Li Hua第二节 (满分25分)阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。I couldnt even sort throu
59、gh the first box of our dog Bamas toys without bursting into tears. My husband, Alan, found me sitting on the floor, holding our dogs favorite toy. He gently pulled me to my feet. “Its okay, Lisa,” he said. “Ill put these away. Why dont you go outside and get some air?”I nodded.It had been a few mon
60、ths since our beloved Bama had passed away. Alan and I didnt have children. Our boxer (拳师犬) was our baby. After Bamas death, we couldnt bring ourselves to go through his toys to decide what to keep. I told myself Id do it when I was ready. Apparently, I still wasnt.Now I sat on my front porch (门廊) a
61、nd sobbed. Friends and family had suggested we get another dog, but Alan and I dismissed the idea. We couldnt go through that kind of heartbreak again.I gazed out over the yard. Across the street was a dog. A boxer. Was he real or just my wishful imagination? I blinked. The boxer was still there. We
62、 locked eyes. He came across the street, straight toward me. Hesitantly, I offered my hand. He sniffed it eagerly then he licked (舔) me. I let out a surprised laugh. He pushed his head into my lap to be petted.This dog was younger than Bama, smaller. He was wellfed and welldressed. He wore a collar
63、but had no ID. I knew he must belong to someone in the neighborhood, but Id never seen another boxer around. I would have remembered if I had.“Where did you come from? “I asked the dog, scratching him behind the ears.He just sat there at ease. He didnt seem lost. Just as if he were dropping by for a
64、 visit.“Alan!” I called. “You have to come to see this!”Alan joined me, and we sat together in surprise for a moment. Then the boxer got up and slowly ran off.注意：1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。Paragraph 1:The next day, there was a strange scratching at the door._Paragraph 2:A week later,
65、 a young man Id never seen before came in to visit._参考答案第一部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)第一节21-25 DCBBB 26-30 ACDBD 31-35 ABDCA 第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 36-40 EDFGB第二部分 语言知识运用 (共两节，满分30分)第一节 完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)41-45 ABCBC 46-50 ACBCD 51-55 ADBCA第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)56. particular57. are made58.for59.who60
66、. to stay61. exposing62. safety 63.has become64.what65.endless第三部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节 Dear Tom,Im glad to tell you our school is to hold a speech contest themed Saving food is everyones responsibility. And Im writing to invite you to participate in it.Our aim is to arouse the students awareness of sav
67、ing food. Besides, it can be helpful to develop students good habits. The competition will be held on our Pearl Square at 8:20 am on September 28, when all the teachers and students in our school will take part. Im convinced that itll leave a deep impression on you.Looking forward to your early repl
68、y and attendance.Yours,Li Hua第二节 （满分25分）paragraph1:The next day, there was a strange scratching at the door. I opened it and found my unexpected guestthe mystery boxer, who seemed to still remember me. He came over lightly and licked my hand, as if trying to erase my painful memories. Seeing him fol
69、low me from room to room, I gradually felt the ache in my heart lessen. I suddenly realized that I could pass Bamas favorite toys to my guest. So each day I would stand at the front door, waiting for the happy moment when my guest came and played with the toys.paragraph2:A week later, a young man Id
70、 never seen before came in to visit. The man said his family had just moved to the neighborhood. He asked me if I happened to see a dog, a boxer recently. I said “Yes” and told him actually “my guest” had been paying me regular visits. He looked embarrassed and then apologized for the trouble his cutie caused for me. I told him there is no need to apologize and actually he was a big help in working through my grief. It has been three years since that day. Now Bamas toys dont just sit in the room, gathering dust.