1、高二年级英语试卷考试说明：1. 命题范围：外研社版 选修7 选修8全部内容。2. 考试时间 100分钟，满分150分。3. 本试卷分第I卷 客观题 70分，第II卷 主观题 50分第I卷第一部分 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。AThough they may often be thought of as services for travelers, ferries are often ignored as tourist opportunities. I
2、n cities and regions all over the world, ferries offer an advantage point of top destinations.Staten Island FerryTake a famous ride in one of the worlds greatest cities ; New Yorks Staten Island Ferry is free all day, every day. On this 25-minute trip between Manhattan and Staten Island, passengers
3、will get a fresh view of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.Golden Horn FerryThe Bosporus is a narrow, natural strait located in northwestern Turkey, which carries many a boat between its European and Asian shores. Ferries here offer 20-minute trips or six-hour tours into the Golden Horn. Both f
4、eature（以为特色）marks made on the city by 13 different civilizations, including the Egyptians and Bulgarians.Star FerryThe Star Ferry travels between Kowloon and Hong Kong Island, providing scenes of striking color at sunset in the sky and against the skyline. The two-level Shining Star ferry is a reinv
5、ention of boats from the 1920s and offers tours of the harbor.Alaska Marine Highway SystemThough many cities host eye-catching ferry rides, other locations provide water journeys of a much greater range. Covering more than 3,500 miles, the Alaska Marine Highway System stretches along the coast from
6、southern Washington to the Aleutian Islands. On this voyage, travelers can see wildlife including whales and bears, the largest national forest in the U. S. , and Alaska-native villages. While on the journey, travelers can book a two- or four-person cottage or put up a tent on one of the ferries.Eac
7、h with its own set of sights and experiences, ferries share just one thinga new angle to redescribe your favorite place.1.Which is recommended to those in favor of free ferries?A.Star Ferry.B. Staten Island Ferry.C. Golden Horn Ferry.D. Alaska Marine Highway System.2.How is the Shining Star ferry sp
8、ecial among the four ferries?A. It travels between two countries. B.The ferry was born out of old boats.C. Its tours take the longest time. D.It provides services in evenings.3.What can travelers experience through the Alaska Marine Highway System?A. Local mountain villages. B.The Statue of Liberty.
9、C. U. S.s largest national forest. D.Striking color at sunset.4.What is the common characteristic of these ferries?A.They provide fantastic European ride. B.They feature ancient civilizations.C.They offer at least half an hours ride. D. They help travelers appreciate views along the way.BExciting sc
10、reams of joy from two happy little girls rang across the beach. But I walked along, barely aware of them. Id come to this remote beach on my sailboat, a place to escape. My marriage was in trouble. I worried about the harm to my two boys. But I didnt know how to make things better.“Help! Help!” The
11、girls screamed. I saw one girl was at the edge of the surf, yelling. I charged into the waves, swam to her and seized her. “But where is the other girl?” I looked across the water and saw a small head after a big wave. I shifted the girl Id rescued to my back. She told me the other girl was her sist
12、er. For a moment I thought of my boys. How much they loved each other. How much I loved them.I quickened my swimming and held the second little girl. We were at least 50 yards from land. No way could I swim that far, not with two girls hanging on to me. But there was no time to wait. I swam as hard
13、as I could, but the weight of the girls grew heavier with every minute. My lungs burned. I opened my mouth to take a breath, but instead swallowed water. I choked. Couldnt breathe. Couldnt swim. From behind me I felt an unbelievable force, lifting.“Mommy!” The cry pierced my consciousness（意识）. I loo
14、ked up. An elderly man was trying to drag me out of the water. Two women were swimming toward shore. “Thank you,” one of the women cried. “You saved my daughters.” My efforts and my struggles had paid off. I thought of that big wave, lifting me and pushing me. When my body had failed me, and when al
15、l hope was disappearing, I was given the strength I needed.I stood up. My family were waiting for me. There were things I could do. I just needed to make an effort. The strength would be given to me.5.Why did the author turn a deaf ear to laughter of the two girls?A. Because he couldnt wait to go sa
16、iling. B. Because he was lost in missing his wife.C. Because the sound of sea waves was too big. D. Because he was trapped in his own problems.6.Which can replace the underlined word in Paragraph 2?A. dashed B. walked C. sank D. dug7.What might the author do after the accident?A. Rebuild a family. B
17、. Focus on his boys safety.C. Save his marriage. D. Apologize to his wife.8.Which can serve as the best title of the passage?A. The Magical Wave B.The Adventurous SurfingC. Efforts to Save the Family D. Struggles to Fight Sea WavesCAccording to the latest statistics, more than two in three US adults
18、 are considered overweight (BMI over 25), and of those, 36.5% of US adults fall into the obese（肥胖的）category ( BMI greater than 30). Approximately half of overweight and obese adults are trying to lose weight. However, many often end up in failure. So people often ask me, “Why arent I losing weight?”
19、After nearly two decades of working with patients trying to lose weight, Ive put together this list of some of the most common reasons and suggestions to get you on the right track to successful weight loss.You have calorie “amnesia”Put simply, people often eat more calories than they realize. Total
20、 calories consumed matters when it comes to weight loss. People frequently forget about the little things between meals that add up calorically and can disturb significantly weight loss.The fix: Keep a food journal or track your food intake with an app. Research shows that this simple behavior can d
21、ouble weight loss.You relax your diet too much on weekendsThis is another very common problem that is a bit more challenging to fix, as weekends are more social than weekdays. Three days ( Friday, Saturday and Sunday) of more relaxed eating can easily erase four days of more focused effort.The fix:
22、Dont lose self-control if you are trying to lose weight. One night, have a glass of wine or a richer dish but not both. On another night, split a dessert, skip the wine, and try to choose a healthier dish.You eat too much of a good thingUnsaturated（不饱和的）fat, including nuts, seeds, avocados and olive
23、 oil, plays an important role in a healthy diet. However, you can easily eat too much healthy fat along with other healthy foods, including wholegrains. So again, portion（一份）size matters.The fix: Practice portion control when it comes to healthy but higher-calorie foods.9. What is a person with a BM
24、I of 15 likely to be?A. Thin. B. Short. C. Overweight. D. Obese10. What can we infer about the author?A. He is a little overweight. B. He failed to lose weight.C. He is a physician. D. He is a fitness coach.11. What do people tend to forget when counting total calories consumed?A. Main courses. B. S
25、mall meals.C. Soft drinks. D. Unsaturated fat.12. How should people deal with healthy but higher-calorie foods?A. Skip olive oil.B. Avoid wholegrains.C. Consume no nuts. D. Limit portion size.DGift No. 1Offer to be your mothers health friend. Promise to be there for any and all doctors visits whethe
26、r a disease or a regular medical check-up. Most mothers always say “no need”, but another set of eyes and ears is always a good idea at a doctors visit. The best part? This one is free.Gift No. 2Help your mother organize all of her medical records, which include the test results and medical informat
27、ion. Put them all in one place. Be sure to make a list of all of her medicines and what times she takes them. “Having all this information in one place could end up saving your mothers life,” Dr Marie Savard said.Gift No. 3Enough sleep is connected to general health conditions. “Buy your mother cott
28、on sheets and comfortable pillows to encourage better sleep,” Savard said. “We know that good sleep is very important to our health. ”Gift No. 4Some gift companies such as Presents for Purpose allow you to pay it forward this Mothers Day by picking gifts in which 10 percent of the price you pay goes
29、 to a charity（慈善机构）. Gift givers can choose from a wide variety of useful but inexpensive thingsmany of which are “green”一and then choose a meaningful charity from a list. When your mother gets the gift, she will be told that she has helped the chosen charity.13.What are you advised to do for your m
30、other at doctors visits?A. Take notes.B. Be with her.C. Buy medicine.D. Give her gifts.14. Where can you find a gift idea to improve your mothers sleep? A. In Gift No. 1. B. In Gift No. 2.C. In Gift No. 3.D. In Gift No. 4.15. Buying gifts from Presents for Purpose allows mothers to _.A. enjoy good s
31、leepB. be well-organizedC. get extra supportD. give others help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人空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。There are two types of party attendees （参加者）：Those who count the minutes until they can go home, and those who stay until the early hours of morning.Regardless of which categ
32、ory you fall into, though, you must have secretly wondered about the best time to head out the door. 16 Not only do you want to avoid being impolite, but you also dont want to overstay your welcome. Thankfully, Thomas Blaikie can help you out with this delicate matter.According to Blaikie, there is
33、a golden time to leave the gathering without appearing rude. 17 If its a sit-down dinner party, but you have to leave for something urgent, you should remain until all courses have been served. Its considered rude to leave before dessert. 18 Aim to say your goodbyes at 11:15 p. m. Dont be the last p
34、erson to leave. 19 Chatting with a drink in your hand can easily make you lose track of the time. And dont worry about hurting your host if you must turn down an offer. After all, your host is tired out.This advice depends on how well you know your host, of course. 20 He also might appreciate it if
35、you stayed behind to help clean up. In that case, youll need to know the best cleaning tips for a dinner party.A. As for the weekends?B. On a weeknight, it is best to leave at 10:30 p. m.C. Undoubtedly, they have spent much time on the party.D. Thank the host for the party when you are ready to leav
36、e.E. Blaikie recommends politely turning down any after-dinner drinks.F. A good friend might be hurt if you did happen to turn down an offer.G. Finding the most natural moment to leave the party can be an art form.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） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可
37、以填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。We made a quick stop at the grocery store to pick up cupcakes for my daughter Norahs fourth birthday. As an older gentleman walked by, Norah 21 and waved, “Hi oid person! Its my birthday today!” I apologized to him embarrassedly for her 22 .“Hello little lady! And how old are
38、 you today?” he asked. They 23 for a couple of minutes, with Norah 24 him in on the details of her birthday, and we went our 25 ways. But a few minutes later, Norah 26 she really wanted a 27 with him. Uh, my cutest baby!We back found him at the 28 .“Excuse me，sir? Shed like to know if youd take a ph
39、oto with her,” I asked, 29 the man to be annoyed at my daughters strange request. 30 , I got the completely opposite response!He looked 31 “A photo? With me?” So they posed together and then they 32 each other like they were long lost friends. The precious scene 33 other shoppers, but no one cared.W
40、e 34 Mr. Dan ( I knew his name later on) for his 35 . His eyes filled with tears and he said, “ No, thank YOU. It is YOU who made me 36 .”Now, Norah and Mr. Dan are more than just friends. We make 37 visits to see him because she worries about his being 38 .Mr. Dan says that his friendship with Nora
41、h helped to 39 his broken heart for his wifes sudden death.Sometimes talking to 40 turns into the most beautiful thing in the world.21. A.communicatededB. respondedC.smiledD.escaped22. A.noiseB. sorrowC.interruptionD.impoliteness23. A.chattedB. stoodC.waitedD.discussed24. A.droppingB. fillingC.calli
42、ngD.putting25. A.separateB. narrowC.longD.crowded26. A.remindedB. predictedC.decidedD.remembered27. A.talkB. reunionC.momentD.picture28. A.streetB. storeC.restaurantD.community29. A.expectingB. allowingC.requiringD.causing30. A.LastlyB. BesidesC.InsteadD.Suddenly31. A.annoyedB. delightedC.disappoint
43、edD.prepared32. A.greetedB. huggedC.supportedD.encouraged33. A.educatedB. attractedC.delayedD.blocked34. A.memorizedB. paidC.thankedD.excited35. A.timeB. permissionC.friendshipD.experience36. A.cheer upB. get alongC.take offD.hold on37. A.specialB. newC.quickD.regular38. A.tiredB. busyC.lonelyD.ill3
44、9. A.attendB. sewC.openD.touch40. A.shoppersB. friendsC.passengersD.strangers第II卷第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。A group of students ranging from Years 9 to 13 are benefiting from a schedule which is run by the Confucius Institute （孔子学院）at Newcastle Univ
45、ersity, which aims 41 (build) closer academic, cultural and social ties between China and the North East of England.Staff at the institute work 42 (patient) with schools and the other day the pupils took part in weekly after-school sessions with teacher Qiang Xingdi 43 gave them an introduction to t
46、he Chinese language and culture.Already the pupils 44 (award) certificates of achievement from the institute. They are making rapid progress in learning Chinese now. Adam said, “ I have always had an interest 45 Chinese culture and this course has been a great way to teach me all about it.”Confucius
47、 Institutes are worldwide non-profit public institutions 46 (design) by the Chinese government to promote its language and culture through teaching 47 (plan) and cultural exchanges.The Confucius Institute at the university was set up in 2013, and it is 48 first one in the North East.Student Voice 49
48、 (say) last week, “Many thanks to the Confucius Institute at Newcastle University for helping to arrange such a memorable experience for the students and Qiang Xingdi for her weekly enthusiasm, which has certainly made a significant 50 (impress) on them.”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）
49、 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：在错的词下画一横线,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10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。At the age of 12, I believed that honesty always rewarded. One afternoon, I passed the ball through an emp
50、ty apartments window. The sound of break the window was followed by kids running in all direction screaming, “Run! No one will tell. ” Therefore, I went to the housekeeper, expecting praise for being so honest. But he laughs, saying kids who broke windows did not stop to talk to him and that how stu
51、pidly I was. 1 did not understand until my mother asked me how I felt of when I told the truth. As I was thinking, she continued, “Instead of which he said, keep in mind that pride in yourself will always be his reward.”第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假设你是李华，你的英国笔友George 最近发来邮件与你讨论中学生如何度周末的问题。请根据如下内容提示，给George 回复一封邮
52、件。1. 简单介绍你同学度周末的方式2. 描述你周末参加的一次社会实践活动及感受。注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；Dear George, Yours sincerely, Li Hua高二年级英语答案及评分标准第二部分 阅读理解（每题2分，共40分）1-4 BBCD 5-8 DACA 9-12 ACBD 13-15 BCD 16-20 GBAEF第三部分 英语知识运用（每题1.5分，共30分）21-25 CDABA 26-30 CDBAC 31-35 BBDCA 36-40 ADCBD第三部分 英语知识运用（每题1.5分，共15分）41.to build 4
53、2. patiently 43. who/that 44. have been awarded 45. in 46. designed 47. plans 48. the 49. said 50. impression第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）短文改错：(满分10分)1. honesty always was2. the a3. breakbreaking directiondirections4. Therefore However5. laughslaughed stupidlystupid6. of7. whichwhat hisyour书面表达（满分25分） Dear Geo
54、rge,Im so glad to discuss with you how we students spend the weekend. In actual fact, different students have different ways of killing the time. For example, some of my classmates do sports, and some listen to music to relax.As for me, my weekend time is always interesting. Sometimes I spend my wee
55、kends helping my parents do housework. Sometimes I go in for social practice with my classmates. Last weekend, we went to the railway station to do volunteer work. I did some cleaning to help protect the environment. I feel such experiences are meaningful, which can help us learn to work for the good of society.How do you spend your weekends?Yours,Li Hua