1、绝密启用前 考试时间：2018.4.9-10第七师高级中学2017-2018学年第二学期第一阶段考试高二英语试卷本试卷满分：150分 考试时间：100分钟命题人：谢娟 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，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑A Mr. Parker was born in a small poor village. As soon as war broke out, he joined the army. He couldnt forget his
2、 terrible past and fought with the enemies bravely. So he became a general when he was fifty. He was honest and friendly to his soldiers and often punished those who tried to pocket a portion of the soldiers pay (克扣军饷). And his soldiers liked him very much. Once Mr. Parker heard from a soldier. In t
3、he letter the young man said the food in their military camp was very bad and he wished the general could go to find out the reasons, the old man went there at once, without telling anybody. He went in the kitchen and examined everything carefully and found it was very dirty. Then he went in the sol
4、diers bedrooms and found there were a lot of fleas. He became angry and asked the soldiers, “What do you think of your food, young men?”The soldiers saw their officer standing by the general and said nothing .Only a new soldier said, “Very bad, sir!”“What did you have for lunch today?” asked Mr. Par
5、ker. “A fried chicken, some fish and pork, a cake, six eggs and I had three cups of wine.”“Really?” Mr. Parker called out in surprise. “Its the Kings lunch, I think!”“So do I, General,” said the young man. “But its my birthday today. I paid three hundred dollars for them all in the restaurant!”21. M
6、r. Parker was respected because .A. he was strict with the officersB. he cared about his soldiersC. he was friendly to everybodyD. he paid attention to the soldiers letters22. Mr. Parker went to the military camp to .A. look for the soldier who wrote to himB. punish the cooksC. inspect the kitchensD
7、. find out if the matter in the letter was true23. The soldiers didnt say anything because .A. they were afraid of the generalB. they thought their foods were goodC. the officer followed the generalD. the general didnt agree with themB Stephen Hawking, a world famous British physicist, also wrote a
8、childrens book with his daughter. Hawking said the book would be “a bit like Harry Potter” but without the magic. “It explains the wonders of the universe(宇宙),” said Hawking, while he was on a visit to Hong Kong over 10 years ago. Hawking, is probably the worlds most famous scientist after Albert Ei
9、nstein. He is an expert on black holes. He has put his whole life into digging into the beginning (and the end) of the universe. “My goal is simple,” Hawking once said. “It is to completely understand the universe, why it is as it is and why it is there at all.” Hawking has a bad illness that stops
10、him from moving or talking. For a period of time, he had no way to communicate except by blinking(眨眼). Now he sits on a wheelchair with a computer by his side. To communicate, he moves two fingers to control the computers mouse. He selects his words from the screen, which are then spoken by a voice
11、synthesizer(音响合成器). “I have had the disease for most of my life,” Hawking once said. “Yet it has not stopped me from being successful at my work.” Although Hawking is such a disabled man, he made great achievements. He has received many awards and prizes for his work over the years. This includes wi
12、nning the Albert Einstein Award. It is the highest achievement in theoretical physics24. In the first paragraph, the book that Stephen Hawking wrote is_. A. the same as Harry Potter B. is quite different from Harry Potter.C. about the magic D. about science25. What does the underlined pronoun “it” s
13、tand for? A. The goal. B. The magic. C. The universe. D. The book. 26. According to the text, which of the following statements is the fact? A. Hawking has received many awards and prices except the Albert Einstein Award.B. The illness keeps him from moving and talking.C. He communicates with others
14、 by speaking.D. The illness stopped him from being successful. 27. According to the passage,which is right? A. Hawking wrote a book with his daughter more like Harry Potter B. Hawking won the highest achievement in physics. C. To communicate, he spoke by a voice synthesizer(音响合成器). D. Hawking is a w
15、orld famous Amacian physicist.CAfternoon tea became popular about 150 years ago, when rich ladies invited their friends to their houses for a cup of afternoon tea. This very British tradition is said to have been started around 1840 by Duchess Anna Maria, wife of the 7th Duke of Bedford, England. Du
16、ring the long time between an early lunch and a very late dinner, she experienced what she called “a sinking feeling” at about 4 or 5 in the afternoon. So she asked her serving girl to bring her a pot of tea, a little bread and butter and cake in her room. She found this arrangement made people feel
17、 so pleased that she began asking her friends to join her.High tea, a team often mixed with afternoon tea, usually takes the place of supper. In the past the British working population did not have afternoon tea. They had meals at about noon and after work between five and seven oclock. The table wo
18、uld be set with dinner foods like meat, bread, butter, potatoes, cheese and of course tea. It was called “high tea” because it was eaten at a high dining table rather than a low tea table.How much do people enjoy the afternoon tea moment? As a famous writer named Henry James said, “There are few hou
19、rs in life agreeable than the hour dedicated to （献给）the ceremony known as afternoon tea.”28. Who started the tradition of afternoon tea?A. Duchess Anna Maria. B. The 7th Duke of Bedford.C. Henry James. D. Some unknown working people.29. What does the underlined phrase “a sinking feeling” refer to?A.
20、 A feeling of being bored. B. A feeling of hunger.C. A feeling of missing friends. D. A feeling of shyness.30. Why does the author mention Henry James words?A. To tell us how the name “afternoon tea” came out.B. To tell us that afternoon tea is in fact a ceremony.C. ToshowhowpopularafternoonteaisD.
21、To show the difference between afternoon tea and high tea.31.Why was the afternoon tea served about 4 or 5 in the afternoon?A. To make people feel pleased B. To make people satiety(have sth enough)C. Tomake many friendsD. Tomake the tradition continueDIn the four months since I last posted articles
22、on my blog, Ive been spending a lot of time studying Chinese. I wanted to pass the HSK. From the beginning of my program, the HSK was the end goal of my Chinese learning this year. Luckily, I passed it and now I have one and a half months to go home and stay with my family.Its really exciting to lea
23、rn Chinese in an environment where I can study very fast. Whats more, I can see my own progress in different ways.When I got here eight and a half months ago, I only knew a few of 150 words tested in the HSK 1.However, until now, Ive taken and passed the 2500-word HSK 5.I remember a time around Janu
24、ary. I thought my Chinese had reached the point where I was comfortable in my day-to-day conversations. So my progress would slow down greatly. However, it turned out that I was totally wrong. The conversations I can have now far surpass the ones I was having in January. Today I hit a landuage-learn
25、ing landmark that was particularly exciting for me: I finished reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone in Chinese. And it might not seem that exciting, but it was for me.because its the first full book I have read in Chinese.And its the third language I have read Harry Potter in.I am especially
26、 proud because I spent about seven months reading first 35 pages,but in the last month and a half, I managed to read about 150 pages.My next challenge is to read a novel written by a Chinese author, rather than one that I have read many time in English.Hopefully, I will be able to keep up my languag
27、e learning progress over the next month and a half ,because I know I will probablynever have another opportunity to learn a language like this.Do you want to learn a new language?if you do,go to the country where people speak it and learn it from the locals.32.What do we know about the author when s
28、he first come to China?A. She didnt want to learn Chinese.B.She took the HSK 1 immidediately.C.She was extremely poor at Chinese.D.She just knew 150 words tested in the HSK 1.33.Why does the author say she was totally wrong in Paragraph 3?A.Because she didnt really know how to learn Chinese.B.Becaus
29、e she could learn better in a Chinese environment.C.Because she was uncomfortable in her day-to-day conversations.D.Because she made rapid progress in her day-to-day conversations.34.What does the author want to show by mentioning her experiece of reading Horry Potter?A. She could read books really
30、fast.B.Its good to learn through reading.C.She learned the Chinese language quickly.D.The Horry Potter books are worth reading.35.What does the authors Chinese learning experience mainly tell us?A.We should learn a language through travelling.B.Learning a second language is really important.C.The Ch
31、inese language is not very difficult to learn.D.The language-learning environment is important. 第二节: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。Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways. 36 Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer t
32、o 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 while reading a textbook or doing research for a report. 37 whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that
33、note-taking is a selective process. 38 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 that can show main points and supporting facts. Write your notes in your own words. 39 Note any questions or i
34、deas 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 all the time. 40 A. Use words, not complete sentences.B. There are three practical note-taking methods.C. You mu
35、st write your notes on separate paper.D. Otherwise, you may not be able to read your notes later.E. You will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.F. That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes.G. First, the simple act of writing something down
36、makes it easier for you to understand and remember it.第三 部分 ： 英语知识运用第一节 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。Every time I passed boys who were playing basketball, I stopped to silently watch them. I really envied them. But as a girl, I once th
37、ought that I could_41_play basketball.I like playing basketball though Im not good at it. Ive had a basketball_42_I was a child. At first, I could play freely because no one_43_when I was just a kid. But as I grew up it seemed harder and harder for me to enjoy basketball.At school, it was always the
38、 boys who played basketball during PE classes. The girls were_44_allowed to play volleyball or badminton.My parents did not_45_me play basketball at home. “Basketball is not fit for girls，” they said._46_when I went to play basketball with my friends, boys_47_at me on the court as if I were an alien
39、（外星人）.I was feeling_48_and had lost hope of playing basketball._49_， something changed the first day of high school. I made some friends who also enjoyed playing basketball. They_50_me to get back on the court.One of them told me with a smile, “Go your own_51_； let others talk.” This girl would alwa
40、ys play basketball with me. Even the boy who sat next to me in class talked about_52_with me almost every day.I was inspired by them. Confidence and passion_53_to my heart. I am ready to stand up and play. I will play as well as I can，_54_for me, even the sky is boundless (无限的)Basketball has become
41、an important part of my_55_. I am interested in it. I watch matches and enjoy playing almost every day. Through basketball, not only do I feel happy and confident, but also_56_a lot.Ive heard the NBA star Tracy Mc Grady say, “Nothing is impossible.” It is from an advertisement on TV. I have_57_to re
42、alize that life is just like playing basketball. You should have an_58_. After that, just be confident and_59_going. Never give up and youll make it sooner or later.I love the motto of the NBA. It can_60_my strong feelings for basketball, “I love this game！”41A. ever42A. when43A. struggled44A. only4
43、5A. encourage46A. Still47A. looked48A .up49A. Unluckily50A. encouraged51A. effort52A. basketball53A. stuck54A. but55A. wish56A. experience57A. come58A. idea59A. insist60A. informBoftenBbeforeBcaredBalmostBagreeBYetBglaredBdownBNaturallyBforbadeBwayBsportsBreferredBthoughBlifeBgrowBturnedBaimBremainB
44、expressCneverCafterC.enjoyedC. hardlyC letCJustC.glancedC.excitedC.UnexpectedlyC.ensuredCbusinessCinterestsC.turnedCandCworkClearnC.refusedC.opinionCkeepC.ignoreDalwaysDsinceDjoinedDNotDpermit DEvenDstaredDsatisfiedDClearlyDexploredDdirectionDdreamsDreturnedDhowever DstudyDplayDhappenedDeffortDlastD
45、connect第二节：语篇填空阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于 3 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。(共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 15 分It _61_(happen) in a holiday when I was 18 years old. I was to fly to Brussels. I set my alarm _62_ (get) up early. There was one problem: I had never used an alarm before. I was uncertain whether the button on the top
46、 had to be up or down. I got little sleep as I worried about it all night.I _63_ (obvious) had made the wrong _64_ (choose) because the next morning I woke only a short while before sunrise. I panicked and grabbed my belongings. I didnt even have time to shower_65_set off to the airport.Now I had le
47、ss than an hour before my flighty left. Not _66_ (have) much experience on buses, I _67_(make) extremely angry by the bus driver_68_pulled over and waited every few streets. I had to do something, so I went to him and informed him that I was late for my flight and so we needed to move on. He stared_
48、69_me, but he continued his route at the same pace. When I finally got to the airport, I rushed to find where I had to check in. But I still missed my flight. The lady at the desk felt so sorry for me_70_she offered to change the flight at no extra cost.第四 部分 写作( 共两节, 满分 35 )第一节短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10
49、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，每句最多有两处，每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。I often quarrel about my mother over whether I can watch TV after school. She holds the view that senior three students have to make fully use of every minute to work hard at their lessons. It seem
50、s to me that once I am allowed to do that, Ill unable to control myself and forget all about my study. She also thinks it is bad for my eye. But I really cant accept her ideas. In my opinions, watch TV can set my mind at rest after a days hard works. Besides, it is important for us to know what had
51、happened at home and at abroad. Thus, we shouldnt be forbidden to watch TV.第二节：书面表达（25分）假如你是李华，你的网友John即将外出旅行，请你根据以下提示，用英语给他写封电子邮件，向他介绍你对旅游的看法并提醒他旅行注意事项。1.旅游是一种非常好的活动。当你累了或有空的时候，到外地走走。欣赏美景，呼吸新鲜空气，交朋友，放松身心，有益健康。2. 旅行前的准备。了解天气，带好衣服、相机、常用药品等。3. 旅行时注意饮食卫生和安全，防止小偷。要求：1、行文连贯，不得逐句翻译；2、词数：100词左右Dear John,_Y
52、ours，Li Hua第七师高级中学2017-2018学年第二学期第一阶段考试高二英语答案阅读21-23 BDC 24-27 DABB 28-31 ABCA 32-35 CDCD七选五36-40 GEFAD完形41C42D43B44A45C 46D47D48B49A50C51B52A53D54C55B56C57A58B59C60D语法填空61happened 62. to get 63.obviously 64.choice 65.and【解析】句意：我甚至没有时间淋浴，并且直接动身去机场。表示并列关系，所以填and。66.having 67.was made 68.who/that 69.a
53、t 70.that改错71.about-with, 72.fullyfull, 73. to meher,74.加词be unable , 75.eyes 76.opinion, 77. watching , 78.work, 79.had-has , 80. at abroad 删at作文Dear John,Im glad to hear that you are going to travel. Now Id like to share my view on travelling with you.In my opinion, travelling is a very good activ
54、ity. When you get tired with your work or study and when you have free time, you can go out to enjoy the beauty of nature. You can breathe the fresh air, meet different people and make friends with them. Only by relaxing yourself will you forget your tiredness and build your health.In order to have
55、a pleasant journey, you need to make full preparations ahead of time. Youd better have clear information about the weather, and bring proper clothes, a camera, some medicine for common injuries and diseases and so on. On your journey, you must pay attention to what you eat. Be careful with everything everywhere in case your money gets stolenDo you agree with me? Wish you a good journey.Yours，Li Hua