1、考生注意：本试卷共分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分，满分150分。考试时间120分钟。请将答案填写在答题纸上。第I卷（选择题 共100分）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. What do they mainly talk about? A. The rain B. The jacket C. The weather2. What ca
2、n we know from the talk? A. The woman is on vacation now B. The woman is a little worried C. The woman is not eager to find a job3. What did the woman do just after high school? A. She played in a band B. She started a new company C. She worked as a saleswoman4. How much will the woman lend the man?
3、 A. 6 dollars B. 7 dollars C. 4 dollars5. What does the man offer to do? A. Call her a taxi B. Telephone Lisa C. Ride his car第二节（共15小题；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，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 请听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。6. Whats wron
4、g with the womans bike? A. The wheels are loose B. The brake is loose C. The chain is loose7. Where does the conversation most probably take place? A. In a post office B. In the street C. In a garage请听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. What will the two speakers have in a Chinese restaurant? A. Breakfast B. Brunch C.
5、 Lunch9. What is the weather like that day? A. Cold B. Cool C. Warm请听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What do the speakers mainly talk about? A. Movie culture B. Tonights plan C. Literary works11. What are the speakers going to see? A. Blue Horizons B. The Red and Black C. Gone with the Wind12. What does the wom
6、an say about Sophia Bellini and Richard Evans? A. They are smart B. They are an excellent pair C. They are old but wonderful actors请听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Why are the two speakers upset? A. It may snow during their vacation B. They may not be able to take their vacation C. They may fail to join the gr
7、aduation ceremony14. What can we learn about their vacation? A. They are going skiing B. They have made bookings for their plane C. They flight has been cancelled15. What made them miss so many classes? A. The earthquake B. The bad winter C. A terrible flu16. What are they going to do right now? A.
8、Talk to Professor Hampton B. Speak to all of the other people C. Call the travel agency请听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. On which day can students of the reading club get together? A. On Wednesday B. On Saturday C. On Thursday18. How many clubs are mentioned in the text? A. Two B. Three C. Four19. How long wil
9、l the bike riding last at least? A. One hour B. Two hours C. Three hours20. What does the speaker mainly talk about? A. The school clubs B. The school history C. The school website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，从每小题后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。A How words came into being is
10、unknown. All we assume is that some early men invented certain sounds, in one way or another, to express thoughts and feelings, actions and things, so that they could talk with each other. Later they agreed upon certain signs, called letters, which could be put together to show those sounds, and whi
11、ch could be written down. Those sounds, whether spoken or written in letters, are called words.The power of words, then, lies in their associations-the things they bring up to our minds. Words become filled with meaning for us by experience; and the longer we live, the more certain words bring back
12、to us the happy and sad events of our past; and the more we read and learn, the more the number of words that mean something to us increases.Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts but also express these thoughts in words which have powerful effects on our minds and feelings. This c
13、lever use of words is whatwe call literary style. Above all, the real poet is a master of words. He can express hismeaning in words which sing like music, and which by their position and association can move men to tears. We should therefore learn to choose our words carefully and use them correctly
14、, or they will make our speech silly and common.21. We learn from the text that language might have begun withA.actions B. expressions C.sounds D. signs22. What is mainly discussed in Paragraph 2? A. The learning of new words B. The importance of old words C. The gradual change and development of wo
15、rds D. The relation of human experience with words23. In the last paragraph, what does the author suggest that we should do?A.Associate with listeners B. Make musical speeches C. Learn poems by heart D. Use words skillfully B Recently I have discovered its often easier for me to do something every d
16、ay than to do it just some days. I post to my blog six days a week. I take notes every day. I write in my one-sentence journal every day. Many people have told me that they find it easier to exercise when they exercise every day. If I try to do something just four days a week, I spend a lot of time
17、arguing with myself: Is today the day, or is it tomorrow, or the next day? Does the week start on Sunday or Monday?If you do something every day, you tend to fall into a routine. Routine has a bad reputation for lacking excitement. Its true that novelty and challenge bring happiness and that people
18、who break their routines, try new things, and go to new places are happier, but I think that some routine activities also bring happiness. The pleasure of doing the same thing, in the same way, every day, shouldnt be overlooked. By repeating, you can find happiness in activities like doing dishes or
19、 sweeping the floor as well as in your beloved morning coffee-and-news routines.Two geniuses whom I know of also wrote about the power of doing something every day. Andy Warhol wrote, “Either once only, or every day. If you do something once its exciting, and if you do it every day its exciting. But
20、 if you do it, say, twice or just almost every day, its not good any more. ” Gertrude Stein made a similar point, “Anything one does every day is important and anywhere one lives is interesting and beautiful.”So if theres something that you wish you did more regularly, try doing it every day; if you
21、 do something every day, take great pleasure in it.24. In the first paragraph, what does the author try to tell us?A. He enjoys the habit of following routines.B. Its important to do the same thing every day.C. He has a good habit of following routines.D. Its easier to do the same thing every day.25
22、. People usually tend to break their routines because they_.A. hope to have a better reputationB. want to have fun and excitementC. would like to get rid of the old habit D. are willing to face new challenges26. Which of the following statements does Andy Warhol probably agree to?A. Doing something
23、that is exciting.B. Doing something almost every day.C. Doing something every day or only once.D. Doing something every day, not only once.27. Which can be the best title of the passage?A. Power Of Everyday RepetitionB. Do Anything Every DayC. Repeat RegularlyD. A Way To Form A HabitC Still seeking
24、a destination for your weekend break? There are some places which are probably a mere wall away from your college.Kings Art CentreA day at the Centre could mean a visit to an exhibition of the work of one of the most interesting contemporary artists on show anywhere. This weekend sees the opening of
25、 an exhibition of four local artists.You could attend a class teaching you how to learn from the masters or get more creative with paint free of charge.The Centre also runs two life drawing classes for which there is a small fee.The Botanic GardenThe Garden has over 8,000 plant species; it holds the
26、 research and teaching collection of living plants for Cambridge University.The multi-branched Torch Aloe here is impressive. The African plant produces red flowers above blue-green leaves, and is not one to miss.Get to the display house to see Dionaea muscipula, a plant more commonly known as the V
27、enus Flytrap that feeds on insects and other small animals.The Garden is also a place for wildlife-enthusiasts. Look for grass snakes in the lake. A snake called Hissing Sid is regularly seen lying in the heat of the warm sun.Byrons PoolMany stories surround Lord Byrons time as a student of Cambridg
28、e University. Arriving in 1805, he wrote a letter complaining that it was a place of “mess and drunkenness”. However, it seems as though Byron did manage to pass the time pleasantly enough. Im not just talking about the pet bear he kept in his rooms. He spent a great deal of time walking in the vill
29、age.It is also said that on occasion Byron swam naked by moonlight in the lake, which is now known as Byrons Pool. A couple of miles past Grant Chester in the south Cambridge shire countryside, the pool is surrounded by beautiful circular paths around the fields. The cries of invisible birds make th
30、e trip a lovely experience and on the way home you can drop into the village for afternoon tea. If you dont trust me, then perhaps youll take it from Virginia Woolf over a century after Byron, she reportedly took a trip to swim in the same pool.28. As mentioned in the passage, there is a small charg
31、e for_.A.attending the masters class B.working with local artistsC.seeing an exhibition D.learning life drawing29. Torch Aloe and Venus Flytrap are_.A.common insects B. rarely-seen snakesC.impressive plants D.wildlife-enthusiasts30. We can infer from the passage that Byron seemed_.A.to like walking
32、B.to fear pet bearsC.to be a heavy drinker D.to finish university in 180531. In the passage Byrons Pool is described as a lake_.A.owned by Lord Byron B.surrounded by fieldsC.located in Grant Chester D.discovered by Virginia WoolfD I left university with a good degree in English Literature, but no se
33、nse of what I wanted to do. Over the next six years, I was treading(在上面走)water, just trying to earn an income. I tried journalism, but I didnt think I was any good, then finance, which I hated. Finally, I got a job as a rights assistant at a famous publisher. I loved working with books, although the
34、 job that I did was dull.I had enough savings to take a year off work, and I decided to try to satisfy a deep-down wish to write a novel. Attending a Novel Writing MA course gave the structure I needed to write my first 55,000 words.It takes confidence to make a new start theres a dark period in-bet
35、ween where youre neither one thing nor the other. Youre out for dinner and people ask what you do, and youre too ashamed to say, “Well, Im writing a novel, but Im not quite sure if Im going to get there. My confidence dived. Believing my novel could not be published, I put it aside.Then I met an age
36、nt（代理商）who said I should send my novel out to agents. So, I did and, to my surprise, got some wonderful feedback. I felt a little hope that I might actually become a published writer and, after signing with an agent, I finished the second half of the novel.The next problem was finding a publisher. A
37、fter two-and-a-half years of no income, just waiting and wondering, a publisher offered me a book deal that publisher turned out to be the one I once worked for.It feels like an unbelievable stroke of luckof fate, really. When you set out to do something different, theres no end in sight, so to find
38、 myself in a position where I now have my own name on a contract of the publisherto be a published writeris unbelievably rewarding(有回报的).32. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 1 mean?A. I was waiting for good fortune.B. I was being aimless about a suitable job.C. I was trying to find an admi
39、rable job.D. I was doing several jobs for more pay at a time.33. The author decided to write a novel _.A. to finish the writing courseB. to earn more money C. to satisfy readers wishD. to realize her own dream34. How did the writer feel halfway with the novel?A. Uncertain. B. Ashamed. C. Confident.
40、D. Disturbed.35. What does the author mainly want to tell readers in the last paragraph?A. She feels like being unexpectedly lucky.B. Hard work can lead to success.C. It pays to stick to ones goal.D. There is no end in sight when starting to do something.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
41、的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Guide for TeenagersThe teenage years can be tough, and its normal to feel sad every now and then. But if these feelings do not go away or become so intense that you cannot handle them, you may be suffering from depression.36 .Try not to isolate yourselfWhen youre depressed, you may
42、 not feel like seeing anybody or doing anything. Just getting out of bed in the morning can be difficult, but isolating yourself only makes depression worse.37Spend time with friends, especially those who are active.Keep your body healthyMaking healthy lifestyle choices can do wonders for your mood.
43、 Ever heard of a runners high? Physical activity can be as effective as medications for depression, so get involved in sports, ride your bike, or take a dance class. Any activity helps!38As for food, make sure youre feeding your mind with plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.Avoid alcohol
44、and drugs.You maybe try drinking or use drugs in an effort to escape from your feelings and get a mood boost, even if just for a short time. However, substance use can not only make depression worse, but can cause you to become more depressed.39. You will need special treatment for your substance pr
45、oblem. 40 .Stress and worry can lead to depression. Talk to a teacher if exams or classes seem overwhelming. In addition, if you have a health concern you feel you cant talk to your parents about, see a doctor. A health professional can help you approach your parents and guide you toward appropriate
46、 treatment. If youre dealing with relationship, friendship, or family problems, talk to an adult you trust.A. Turn to your parents for help.B. Even a short walk can be beneficial.C. Ask for help if you are stressed.D. The more exercise you do, the healthier you will be.E. As you get out into the wor
47、ld, you may find yourself feeling better.F. Help is available and you have more power than you think.G. In short, drinking and taking drugs will make you feel worse in the long run.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，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。 With hi
48、s leg lame(瘸的)and his teeth uneven, the boy almost thought of himself as the most unfortunate child in the world. He 41 played with his classmates; and when asked to answer questions, he always42his head without a word.One spring, his father brought home some saplings（树苗）.43 of his children would pl
49、ant a sapling and he promised, Whoever44 his sapling best shall get a favorite gift. The boy certainly wanted to get his fathers gift.45 seeing his brothers and sisters watering the trees,an idea 46 him: he hoped the tree he planted would die soon. So after watering it once or twice, he never 47it.S
50、everal days later, when the little boy went to see his tree again, he was48to find it not only didnt die, but also grew so many fresh49. Compared with those of his brothers and sisters, his appeared greener. His father kept his50, bought the little boy one of his favorite gifts and said from the tre
51、e he planted, he would surely become an outstanding51when he grew up.From then on, the little boy slowly became52 and confident. One night, he suddenly _53his biology teacher once said that plants54grow at night. Why not go to see his tree? When he came to the courtyard, he found his father was work
52、ing near his tree! Instantly he55: his father had been secretly56his small tree! He returned to his room, with tears57in his eyes.Decades passed. The little boy didnt become a botanist.58, he became the U. S. president. His name was Franklin Roosevelt. 59is the best nourishment（滋养品）of life. 60it is
53、just a bucket of water, it can make the tree of life grow well!41. A. seldom B. ever C. still D. often42. A. held B. lowered C. raised D. covered43. A. Both B. None C. Each D. One44. A. likes B. protects C. watches D. grows45. A. But B. So C. Before D. And46. A. cared for B .occurred to C. got rid o
54、f D. put forward47. A. appealed to B. adapted to C. attended to D. turned to48. A. amused B. frightened C. disappointed D. surprised49. A. leaves B. roots C. branches D. seeds50. A. balance B. word C. agreement D. opinion51. A. teacher B. gardener C. botanist D. president52. A. satisfied B. certain
55、C. independent D. optimistic53. A. recalled B. believed C. repeated D. knew54. A. hardly B. generally C. recently D. voluntarily55. A. remembered B. admitted C. wondered D. understood56. A. cutting B. decorating C. fertilizing D. watering57. A. dropping B. falling C. welling D. crying58. A. Instead
56、B. Besides C. Moreover D. Therefore59. A. Water B. Love C. Disability D. Father60. A. So long as B. If only C. Even though D. Now that第II卷（非选择题 共50分）第三部分 英语知识运用第二节（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。 Zhou Yang will never forget his first assignment as a reporter in China Daily.
57、 At the office his talk, with his new boss 61_(influence) his life 62._(strong). His boss first put him as an assistant to an63._(experience) journalist and later told him to cover a story and submit the article 64._(he). During the interviews, he had to listen for detailed facts and prepare the nex
58、t question depending on 65_the person said. 66._the interviewee agreed, he could use a recorder to get the facts straight. The boss also gave him 67_example of the importance of a recorder. Once a footballer was accused 68_taking money for deliberately not scoring goals to let the other team win. He
59、 admitted that someone had tried to bribe him, but denied 69_(take) the money. With the recording, it was proved that he was 70_(guilt).第四部分写作（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以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误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
60、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限一词。 2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。Dear Diary, Here I am in the middle of a city, 350 miles far away from our farmhouse. Do you want to know why we move last week? Dad lost his job, and as mum explained, “He was lucky to find other one.” His new job meant I had to
61、say goodbye to my classmate, my school or just everything else I love in the world. To make matters bad, now I have to share a room with my younger sister, Maggie. Tomorrow is first day of school. I am awfully tiring, but I know Ill never fall sleep. Good night and remember, you dear diary, is my on
62、ly souvenir from my past life and my only friend. Yours, Rosemary第二节 书面表达（满分25分） 假定你是李华，你所喜爱的Global Mirror周报创刊五周年之际征集读者意见。请你依据以下内容给主编写封信，内容主要包括： 1说明你是该报的忠实读者 2赞赏该报优点：1）兼顾国内外新闻 2）介绍名人成功故事 3提出建议：刊登指导英语学习的文章注意：1词数100左右； 2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 3开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。Dear Editor-in-Chief, Congratulations on the 5t
63、h anniversary of Global Mirrorl_ Sincerely yours, Li Hua陕西省宝鸡市渭滨中学2016-2017学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题（人民教育）高二英语试题参考答案第一部分听力（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）1-5BCACA第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）6-10ABBCB 11-15AABBB 16-20ACBBA第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）21-23CCD 24-27DBCA 28-31DCAB 32-35BDAC第二节（共5小题
64、；每小题2分，满分10分）36-40FEBGC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）41-45ABCDA 46-50BCDAB 51-55CDABD 56-60DCABC第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）61. influenced 62. strongly 63. experienced 64. himself 65. what66. If 67. an 68. of 69. taking 70. guilty第四部分 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15分）1.删去far 2.
65、 move-moved 3. other-another 4. classmate-classmates5. orand 6. bad-worse 7. 在first前加the/my8. tiring-tired 9. sleep-asleep 10. isare第二节 书面表达（满分25分）One possible version,Dear Editor-in-Chief, Congratulations on the 5th anniversary of Global Mirror! Im a regular faithful reader of your newspaper. I lik
66、e it very much manly for the following two reasons. First, it covers both national and international news so that, by simply turning the pages, I can learn all the important affairs that have happened during the week. Equally attractive are the success stories of world-famous people, which help me understand how a person can work hard to make the world a better place. As a young student, I suggest that Global Mirror carry articles to guide us in our English learning, and I hope that it will become even more popular. Sincerely yours, Li Hua
