1、抚州市临川十中20162017学年度上学期期中考试高二英语试卷第一部分 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. What is the man doing?A. Doing his homework .B. Having a rest. C. Listening to the radio.2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Doctor and patient .B. Teacher and student. C. Mother and son.3. Which col
2、or would the mans sister prefer?A. Green B. Black C. Blue4. What is the man doing?A. Buying something in the store .B. Playing with the toy train .C. Talking with his friend.5. Why does the woman refuse to lend her dictionary to the man?A. She has lend it to Mary. B. She has to help Mary with her ho
3、mework. C. She will need it this weekend. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听第6段材料，回答第6，7题。6. What was the man doing today?A. Writing his paper. B. Writing his book. C. Shopping in the mall.7. What will the woman do tomorrow morning?A. Have a rest. B. Go shopping C. Leave for America.听第7段材料，回答第8，9题。8. What
4、is the man s invention?A. A new kind of toothpick. B. A toothpick container. C. A tool to get toothpicks out easily.9. What led to the mans invention?A. His mother advised him to do so. B. He often needed to use a toothpick. C. Traditional toothpick containers werent convenient.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.
5、Why is Maria so upset?A. She has been turned down by a company. B. She cant find a balance between her studies and the job.C. Her mother wont allow her to accept any part-time job.11. What does David advise Maria to do?A. To work hard. B. To be confident. C. To talk with her mother.12. What do we kn
6、ow about the PR company?A. It is not very big. B. Its offer is an opportunity. C. It provides a low salary for new employees.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What subject is the man studying at the university?A. Science B. English C. Chinese14. Where will they meet for language exchange?A. In the university. B.
7、 In an apartment C. In a cafe.15. How long will the speakers spend on language exchange each time?A. 45 minutes B. 90 minutes C. 2 hours16. When will the language exchange start?A. 10:00 am next Monday B. 11:30 am next Monday C. 1:20 pm this Friday听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What is the percentage of peop
8、le who are black in Los Angeles?A. 16% B. 56.3% C. 60%18. What can we learn about Thomas Bradley?A. He served three terms in the police. B. He majored in law at university. C. He came from a farmers family.19. Which is Thomas Bradleys hometown?A. Los Angeles B. Texas C. Kansas20. Why did the voters
9、elect Thomas Bradley as mayor of Los Angeles?A. He earned a law degree. B. They had a good opinion of him. C. They hated the white candidate.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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AIt was Mollys job to hand her father his brown paper lunch bag each m
10、orning before he headed off to work. One morning, in addition to his usual lunch bag, Molly handed him a second paper bag. This one was worn and held together with staples(订书钉)。 “Why two bags?” her father asked.“The other is something else,” Molly answered.“Whats in it?” “Just some stuff. Take it wi
11、th you.” Not wanting to discuss the matter, he put both bags into his briefcase, kissed Molly and rushed off. At midday he opened Mollys bag and took out the contents: two hair ribbons(丝带), three small stones, a plastic dinosaur, a tiny sea shell, a small doll, and 13 pennies The busy father smiled,
12、 finished eating, and swept the desk clean into the wastebasket, Mollys stuff included. That evening, Molly ran up behind him as he read the paper. “Wheres my bag?” “What bag?” “The one I gave you this morning.” “I left it at the office. Why?” “I forgot to put this note in it,” she said.“And, beside
13、s, Daddy, the things in the bag are the things I really like I thought you might like to play with them. You didnt lose the bag, did you, Daddy?” “Oh, no,” he said, lying. “I just forgot to bring it home. Ill bring it tomorrow.” While Molly hugged her fathers neck, he unfolded the note that read: “I
14、 love you, Daddy.” Molly had given him her treasures all that a 7-year-old held dear. Love in a paper bag, and he missed it not only missed it, but had thrown it in the wastebasket. So he went back to the office. Just ahead of the night janitor(看门人), he picked up the wastebasket. He put the treasure
15、s inside and carried it home carefully. The bag didnt look so good, but the stuff was all there and thats what counted. After dinner, he asked Molly to tell him about the stuff in the sack. It took a long time to tell. Everything had a story or a memory.“Sometimes I think of all the great times in t
16、his sweet life,” he thought. We should all remember that its not the destination that counts in life, but the journey. That journey with the people we love is all that really matters. It is such a simple truth but it is so easily forgotten. 21、Why did Molly give her father a second bag?A. She didnt
17、want to keep the things in the bag. B. She hoped those things would bring happiness to her father. C. She wanted to remind her father of the stories behind the things. D. She enjoyed playing with her father. 22. How did father deal with the bag after he opened it? A. He kept it in the drawer.B. He t
18、ook it back home. C. He threw it into the wastebasketD. He put it on his table. 23. Which of the following is the most suitable title of the passage? A. An important journey B. Two bags C. Father and daughterD. Love in a paper bag BWorlds Best Urban (城市的) Beaches Barceloneta Beach (Barcelona, Spain)
19、 If not for the 1992 Olympics, Barceloneta Beach will remain to be a district of fishermen. Now, the wide beach is one of the worlds most-favorite urban beaches.Completing the scene is the line-up of fancy restaurants and bars along the beachfront. The beach explains why tourists are eager to be on
20、this side of Barcelona: warm and friendly people, freshly-done seafood and nice beach scenery.South Beach (Miami, Florida)The strip of South Beach has become a place for showing off glamor (魅力) and style; no doubt it is one of the worlds most-favorite urban beaches. South Beach has the perfect mix o
21、f scenery that ranges from clear water, golden sands and modern styled hotels. And because South Beach is also famous for fine restaurants and bars, people come here not just for a swim but to party and have fun all day long.Bondi Beach (Sydney, Australia) Apart from the world-famous The Opera House
22、, Sydneys beaches are regarded as main attractions as well. Bondi Beach, for example, has never stopped in welcoming beach-goers from near and far. Bondi has the attractive view of clear waters and fine sands. The mild to wild waves of Bondi Beach also make it one of the worlds top surfing destinati
23、ons (目的地).English Bay Beach (Vancouver, Canada) It is in this part of Vancouver where seeing the sunset is one of the most delightful activities. Packed with small stands that offer locally made ice cream, hot dogs, fresh seafood and other treats, beach-goers are guaranteed of an incredible dining e
24、xperience when in English Bay. Adding to the attraction is the yearly happening of Celebration of Light Fireworks, which attracts thousands of visitors from near and far.24.What made Barceloneta Beach well-known?A.The 1992 Olympics. B.Local fishermen.C.Freshly-done seafood. D.Eager tourists.25.What
25、do the first two beaches have in common?A.Their special local stands. B.Their modern-styled hotels.C.Their fancy restaurants and bars. D.Their warm and friendly people.26.In what way is Bondi Beach different from the other three beaches?A.Its the most world-famous. B.Its a great surfing place.C.Its
26、main attraction is the sunset. D.It has clear water and golden sands.27.Which should you choose if you want to enjoy fireworks?A.Barceloneta Beach. B.South BeachC.Bondi Beach. D.English Bay Beach.CI was never very neat, while my roommate Kate was extremely organized. Each of her objects had its plac
27、e, but mine always hid somewhere. She even labeled（贴标签）everything. I always looked for everything. Over time, Kate got neater and I got messier. She would push my dirty clothing over, and I would lay my books on her tidy desk. We both got tired of each other.War broke out one evening. Kate came into
28、 the room. Soon, I heard her screaming. “Take your shoes away! Why under my bed!” Deafened, I saw my shoes flying at me. I jumped to my feet and started yelling. She yelled back louder.The room was filled with anger. We could not have stayed together for a single minute but for a phone call. Kate an
29、swered it. From her end of the conversation, I could tell right away her grandma was seriously ill. When she hung up, she quickly crawled（爬）under her covers, sobbing.Obviously, that was not something she should not go through alone. All of a sudden, a warm feeling of sympathy rose up in my heart.Slo
30、wly, I collected the pencils, took back the books, made my bed, cleaned the socks and swept the floor, even on her side. I got so into my work that I even didnt notice Kate had sat up. She was watching, her tears dried and her expression one of disbelief. Then, she reached out her hands to grasp min
31、e. I looked up into her eyes. She smiled at me, “Thanks.”Kate and I stayed roommates for the rest of the year. We didnt always agree, but we learned the key to living together: giving in, cleaning up and holding on. 28. What made Kate so angry one evening? A. She got the news that her grandma was il
32、l.B. She saw the authors shoes beneath her bed. C. She heard the author shouting loud.D. She couldnt find her books. 29. The author tidied up the room most probably because _. A. she hated herself for being so messyB. she was scared by Kates anger C. she was asked by Kate to do soD. she wanted to sh
33、ow her care 30.How is Paragraph 1 mainly developed? A. By analyzing causes B. By describing a process C. By showing differences D. By following time order 31.What might be the best title for the story? A. Learning to Be RoommatesB. Hard Work Pays Off C. How to Be Organized D. My Friend Kate DAn Aust
34、ralian-based scientist announced yesterday he had made a step forward in forensic (用于法庭的) DNA testing so that an individual can be identified by a single cell.Ian Findlay, from the Australian Genome Research Facility at the University of Queensland, said current DNA testing required 200 to 500 cells
35、 to gain a similar level of accuracy. What we have done has brought that down to one cell, Dr Findlay said after releasing details of his DNA testing technique at a Sydney conference.The technology could allow investigators to pick up DNA identities from plastic cards and even build up a complete hi
36、story of the people who have handled a paper document.Youd have to wear a space suit to stop yourself from leaving traces. You can identify cells on the paper, so you can work out where its come from and whos touched it,” he said.The technique could also be used to trace the thrower of a punch（打孔）fr
37、om cells left behind on the skin of their victim. Even the wearing of latex（橡胶）gloves would not help: small cells can pass through the gloves, and the constant flow of genetic material given off by the human body would leave further evidence.We gained a skin cell from a document dating back 30 years
38、 and managed to gain a DNA fingerprint. DNA evidence can remain fresh for decades, perhaps even centuries, Dr Findlay said. The potential for this technology to solve unsolved crimes is great, he said.But Dr Findlay, named scientist of the year in 1998 by the European Society of Human Genetics, said
39、 the new testing needed to be scientifically validated, which would take up to five years.He said, There are serious consequences taking on technologies too early. The public has to be sure that they have the utmost confidence in the security and court systems.32.The main advantage of the new techno
40、logy is that _.A.a single cell can identify an individualB.it has brought down the cost of DNA testingC.a higher level of accuracy can be acquired with a single cellD.it needs less than 200 cells to gain a certain level of accuracy33.According to Ian Findlay, the new technology can _.A.help to keep
41、DNA evidence fresh for decades and even centuriesB.make the process of DNA testing much more simplifiedC.help to pick up DNA identities more easilyD.be widely used in five years at most34.The last paragraph suggests that _.A.the immediate adopting of the technology may cause mistakesB.the public hav
42、e acknowledged the new testing technologyC.it is safe to put the new technology into use nowD.Dr Findlayis quite sure of his new technology35.The aim of the passage is to _.A.praise Ian Findlay for his workB.report a piece of interesting newsC.inform us of the wide use of DNA testingD.tell us a rece
43、nt improvement in DNA testing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。 A strong vocabulary helps develop understanding, communication, and reading ability.36 Consider the following tips on helping your child develop an impressive vocabularyLet Your Child Tell the StoryPerhaps y
44、ou read nightly to your child or take turns doing so. Of course, this is an excellent way to expand reading and vocabulary skills.37 Then, let your child charge the end of the rope of his imagination wherever his imagination leads.38 In short, you need to take an active role. If you want your childr
45、ens language skills to improve, take their vocabulary questions seriously. When they express curiosity about a word, be sure to teach the correct definition and pronunciation.Correct Mistakes with Care39 However, its essential not to scold them when they make such mistakes. Rather, point out what th
46、ey got right, and then review the proper way to use and or speak the word. The more fun and positive an experience, the more interested and able your children will be in expanding their vocabularyDo Be PatientYou may need to repeat words and meanings many times before your child fully grasps the con
47、cept. This is completely normal.40 Children develop at their own paces. The most important thing is to honor and balance their needs so that learning doesnt become struggle. While you want them to get ahead, you dont want them to develop pressure with trying to do soA.Pay More Attention to Your Kids
48、 VocabularyB.Try Your Best to Correct ThemC.Thats why parents should do what they can to help kids learn new words.D.Its important for children to mispronounce new words while learning.E.Its natural for children to mispronounce or misuse new words.F.However, on occasion, feel free to put the book do
49、wn and ask your child to create a story to tell you.G.Further, if your neighbors child has twice the vocabulary yours does, its not worth stressing over.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）阅读下面的短文，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。Mr. Glen is a millionaire. Five years
50、ago, after returning from abroad to his motherland, he 41 his small company. Speaking of success, Glen often tells us a story about his extra 42 “school” fee. He always owes his success to it. At that time, Glen, who already got a PhD. degree, 43 to return to the homeland, starting a company. Before
51、 leaving, he bought a Rolex watch with the 44 made through years of work after school and the scholarships. At the airport he had to 45 the routine customs check. The 46 on his wrist was also demanded to be taken down for inspection . Glen knew that carrying the specific goods out had to pay the tax
52、, and he worried about paying 47 for his watch. So when he was checked, he told a lie that his watch was a 48 fake. When he was 49 of his “smarts”, immediately, in the presence of Glen, the 50 hit the watch, which cost nearly 100,000, into pieces 51 hearing Glens words. Glen was 52 . Before he under
53、stood why, he was taken to the office to be examined 53 . For many times of entry-exit 54 he knew that only those people in the “blacklist” would “enjoy” this special treatment. The officers looked over everything carefully in the box, and 55 him no matter what time of entry and exit he must accept
54、the check and if 56 reusing and carrying fake and shoddy（劣质的）goods, he would be 57 according to law! Suddenly, his face turned red, and he had nothing in mind after boarding the plane for long. After returning to the homeland, he often told the story to his family, and his employees, too. He said th
55、at this made a deep 58 on him, because the additional high “school” fee that he had ever paid made him realize the value of 59 , which he would remember as the 60 of his success forever. 41.A.set upB. took upC. went upD. picked up42.A.genuineB. adventurousC. unpaidD. expensive43.A.decidedB. refusedC
56、. soughtD. asked44.A.booksB. thingsC. savingsD. pounds45.A.permitB .acceptC. refuseD. agree46.A.baggageB. watchC. envelopD. clothing47.A.oneB. itC. themD. these48.A.pricelessB. usefulC. worthlessD. valuable49.A.afraidB. proudC. ashamedD. hard50.A.ministersB. governorsC. businessmenD. officers51.A.on
57、B. atC. withoutD. in52.A.disappointedB. delightedC. amazedD.satisfied 53.A.strictlyB. quietlyC. quicklyD. curiously54.A.conditionsB. experiencesC. experimentsD. chances55.A.stoppedB .hopedC. warnedD. urged56.A.came outB. found outC. sent outD. set out57.A.hitB. blamedC. praisedD. punished58.A.expres
58、sionB. ideaC. thoughtD. impression59.A.honestyB. liesC. goodsD. bravery60.A.secretB. lessonC. choiceD. belief第二节 语法填空（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或括号内单词的正确形式。Keeping a diary in English is one of the effective ways (61) _ (improve) our English writing ability.Compared with other forms of wr
59、iting, it is shorter and takes62 _ (little) time. It can help us to develop the habit of thinking in English. If we persist (坚持) in this practice, gradually well learn how to express ourselves in English. In keeping a diary in English, we certainly run up against many (63) _ (difficult). In the firs
60、t place, it often happens that we have trouble (64) _ _(find) appropriate words and phrases to give expression to our mind. Secondly, there(65 ) _ (be) many idiomatic ways of saying things in Chinese. And it is extremely hard for us to put them into English (66) _(proper).As far as I am (67) _(conce
61、rn), my suggestion is(68)_we should always have a notebook and a Chinese-English dictionary within easy reach. Whenever something beats us, we can first put it down in our notebook and then consult our dictionary. We can also ask our English teacher(69)_help, if necessary. In short, I believe that i
62、t is of great use to keep a diary in English for (70)_development of our writing skills.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、删改或修改。 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
63、一词；2、只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。One day I was on my way to home. When I was around the corner of street, I came across one of my friend, Mary. We hadnt seen each other for three years. I was so exciting that I invited her to have lunch with me and she agreed. She went into a small restaurant and had a m
64、eal. However, I found I have left my wallet at home. In the end, I couldnt pay a bill and she had to do so after we left. I felt sorry, and said to my friend, Coming home with me in a taxi, but I will give you a present in return.第二节书面表达（满分25分）.众所周知，每个人都希望能保持一份好心情，因为好心情对于我们的学习和工作都非常重要。因此，如何保持一份好心情就成
65、了大家关心的话题。根据下面的提示和要求写一篇英文演讲稿，并就如何保持好心情谈谈你的看法。(开头结尾已给出)要点：1 为什么要保持好心情:促进工作和学习，提高生活质量有利于身心健康。 2 如何保持一份好心情: 保持幽默感； 拥有广泛的兴趣爱好；为人友好，多与人分享乐趣。注意：词数120左右.参考词汇：促进promote 心情moodGood morning, everyone!The topic of my speech today is “How to keep a good mood”. Thats all, thank you.高二英语期中考试答案听力 15 CACAC 610 BBCCC
66、 1115 CBACB 1620 AACBB阅读理解 2125 BCDAC 2630 BDBDC 3135 AACAD 3640 CFAEG完形填空 4145 ADACB 4650 BBCBD 5155 ACABC 5660 BDDAA语法填空 61.to improve 62. less 63.difficulties 64. finding 65.are 66. properly 67. concerned 68. that 69. for 70.the短文改错:71.home是副词，前面不加介词。故去掉to。72.这里特指作者走的那条街道，用定冠词the修饰street。故of后面加th
67、e。73.friend是可数名词，one of后面接可数名词复数。故friend改成friends。74.这句话主语是I，修饰人的形容词用过去分词形式的。故exciting改成excited。75.根据上文可知作者和朋友两人进入饭店。故She改成We。76.作者将钱包落在家里是发生在found这个动作之前，用过去完成时。故have改成had。77.这里特指作者和朋友吃饭的账单。用定冠词。故a改成the。78.应该是在离开之前付账。故after改成before。79.这句话是祈使句，用动词原形。故Coming改成Come。80.句意：跟给我乘出租车回家，我给你一个礼物。这是并列关系。故but改成
68、and。作文范文：Good morning, everyone! The topic of my speech today is “How to keep a good mood”. As we all know, a good mood is very important for our study and life. It can help promote our work and improve our life quality. Besides, if we are in a good mood, we can stay healthy and live longer. To keep
69、 a good mood, we should do the following things. First, we should keep a good sense of humor. Second, we should take up some hobbies, which will widen our horizons and add pleasure to our daily life. Third, it is very important for us to be friendly, communicate openly, and share our interests and pleasures with others as much as possible. Finally, we should keep calm and try to overcome our difficulties and try to make progress in our study and life. Follow the above suggestions, Im sure we will havea good state of good mind all the time. Thats all, thank you.
