1、高考资源网（ ），您身边的高考专家高二下学期期末考试英语试题考试时间：13:0014:40 满分：120分第一部分：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，选出最佳答案AFumbling with the buttons to find a good song while driving has been linked to increased risk of crashes, but is listening to music risky?The study found teenage driver
2、s who played their own music had significantly more traffic violations compared with background music designed by the researchers to minimize driving distractions, or no music.Researchers at Ben Gurion University in Israel recruited 85 drivers about 18 years old: just over half were male. The subjec
3、ts were each assigned to drive six challenging road trips that were about 40 minutes long, accompanied by an experienced driving instructor. Music was played on four trips, two with selections from the drivers playlists, mostly fast-paced vocals, and two with background music, which was a blend of e
4、asy listening, soft rock and light jazz in instrumental and vocal arrangements designed to make the subjects safer. No music was played on two trips. Subjects rated their mood after each trip and in-car data recorders analyzed drivers behavior and errors.All 85 subjects committed at least three erro
5、rs in one or more of the six trips; 27 received a verbal warning and 17 required steering or braking by an instructor to prevent an accident. When the music was their own, 98% made errors; without the music, 92% made errors; and while listening to the safe-driving must, 77% made errors. Speeding, fo
6、llowing too close, inappropriate lane use, one-handed driving and weaving were the common violations.The male subjects were more aggressive drivers and made more serious errors than female subjects. The teens played their own music at a very loud volume but significantly decreased the sound level wh
7、en listening to the safe-driving music, researchers said. Mood ratings were highest on trips with driver-preferred music.1.What is the key information the author wants to give in Paragraph 1?A. Many drivers played their favorite music while driving.B. Drivers shouldnt search for the buttons to find
8、a good song.C. Song selections has nothing to do with increased risk of crashes.D. Listening to certain types of music can increase drivers errors.2.What does the underlined word “subjects” refer to?欢迎广大教师踊跃来稿，稿酬丰厚。 A. Something being discussed B. People being written about C. People being tested D.
9、 Areas of knowledge or study3.In the research, soft rock and light jazz are likely to _.A. increase drivers safety B. add to the pleasure of driving C. change drivers idea of safe driving D. lower drivers guard against danger4.It can be inferred from the passage that in the research _.A. the teens c
10、ommitted the most errors B. the male were more skillful in driving C. traveling with no music made the least errors D. driver-preferred music increased the mood ratingsBDogs are able to help all sorts of people with disabilities live their lives. Now a man from te United Kingdom has made a dog-contr
11、olled washing machine so that dogs can help these people with their laundry too!John Middleton of laundry company JTM invented the “Woof to Wash” washing machine that makes it easier for people with disabilities to get their clothes clean.Loading, starting, and emptying regular washing machines invo
12、lves movements that most of us dont think twice about and take for granted. But doing laundry can be difficult for people who have autism (孤独症), are blind, have learning disabilities, or have limited movement in their hands.“We developed this machine because mainstream products with complex digital
13、controls seldom mee the needs of the disabled users, ”explained Middleton.“But then I saw a video from the charity Support Dogs, where a dog strips a bed and loads the washing machine. I was completely blown away and instantly thought I could invent a machine where the dog does everything. So I got
14、in touch with Support Dogs and they loved the idea. They said it would be a huge help to their severely disabled users.”With Middletons washer, support dogs of all shapes and sizes can be trained to be load the clothes, bark to turn it on, and open the door with a push of a paw and pull a string to
15、unload the washing.The dogs are currently being trained by Support Dogs, and, for now, they will only be available to the UK citizens with disabilities.JTMs website says that, “Plans are underway for this groundbreaking machine to improve the quality of life and independence for thousands of people
16、with wide ranging disabilities across the UK.”5.According to Middleton, the common washing machines _.A. are designed for special purposes B. are completely controlled by themselves C. are produced digitally for people to use D. are difficult for the disabled to operate6. If the dog wants to empty w
17、ashing machines, he should _.A. bark to the machine B. open the door C. pull a string D. bite a button on the machine7. What do we know about the Woof to Wash washing machine?A. Any dogs can be trained to operate it B. It is widely sold in England at present C. Dogs for it are being trained by John
18、D. It is designed especially for the dogs.8. The best title for the passage may be “_”.A. A washing machine designed by a disabled person B. The dog-friendly washing machine C. The latest washing machine in the world D. The machine specially designed for dogsCHumans appetite for protein is so powerf
19、ul tat we are driven to continue eating until we get the right amount of protein, even if it means consuming far more energy than we need, according to new research from the University of Sydneys Charles Perkins Centre. Published online in Obesity Reviews , the research shows the main drive for diet
20、ary protein could be a key factor in the global obesity problem.The research gathered the results of 38 published experimental trials measuring the unrestricted energy intake of people in different diets, also taking into account the ages, body mass indexes (BMIs) and diet times.“We found that regar
21、dless of your age of BMI, your appetite for protein is so strong that you will keep eating until you get enough protein, which could mean youre eating much more than you should,” said Dr Alison Gosby, lead author of the research at the University of Sydneys Charles Perkins Centre.As diets shift towa
22、rds an increased proportion of foods that are higher in carbohydrate or fat, available protein is reduced and energy intake necessarily increases.“For example, when you consume things like soft drinks, which are fairly low in protein but high in calories, your energy intake will increase because you
23、ll need to keep eating to get the protein you need. If you add a soft drink to your lunch then youve added a lot of calories, but youll still have to eat the same amount of food.”“The strength of our nutritional drive fro protein is frightening within our nutritional environment, where there are a l
24、arge number of low-protein foods consumed on a regular basis,” Dr Gosby says. “We have shown that when people are trying to lose weight they need to look at macronutrient (常量营养物) composition, not just calories. If you cut out calories bud dont consider protein intake, youre going to be hungry and yo
25、ur diet wont be successful.”Dr Gosby says the findings could provide a new tool in the fight against overweight and obesity, which currently affects more than 60 percent of adults and one in four children in Australia.9.In the passage, the author wants to tell us that _.A. lack of protein leads to o
26、vereating B. humans should adjust their tastes C. protein is very important to health D. lack of exercise causes overweight10.It can be inferred from Paragraph 4 and Paragraph 5 that _.A. it is necessary to have different diets B. the intake food should be rich in calories C. soft drinks should be r
27、emoved from marketD. parents must limit soft drinks to children11.According to Dr Gosby, we can know that _.A. people prefer low-protein foods in daily life B. reducing daily intake of protein is effective in losing weightC. reducing calories leads to a successful weight lossD. over half of Australi
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37、B. 5188 C. 5678 D. 8888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。选择中有两项为多余选项。Ways to avoid crowds when travelingBook tickets in advancePurchase tickets online before you leave home. 16 . Smart travelers can also avoid the queue when visiting abroad the London Eye, Britains Houses of Parliam
38、ent, Italys Vatican Museums, and Pariss Louvre. It can help you keep your cool with online ticket sales. Buy early and avoid the stress of the waiting time. 17 If you forgot to purchase tickets beforehand, do the next best thing and show up early. There are fewer travelers in the morning when an att
39、raction opens its doors for the day. This plan is especially useful for tourist sites that are overrun with people by midday. Some seasoned travelers prefer to do the opposite and show up late in the day, or around dinnertime. 18 .Talk to peopleIts the job of the doorman in your hotel or the clerk i
40、n the tourist office to know their citys attractions inside and out. Have a friendly chat with these experts to get their advice on the best tome to visit popular sites. 19 . Its also extremely helpful to talk to locals, taxi drivers and even fellow travelers. Often theyll know the secrets of tourin
41、g in demand places when theyre not teaming with people.Adjust your mealtime 20 . And if you meet theatre fans unexpectedly in New York, London or Toronto, the queue for a meal can stretch pst an hour. Eat a bit early or a little later, and youll beat both the crowds and your hunger.A. Arrive early o
42、r lateB. Avoid school holidaysC. Both strategies can help you escape the crowdD. Remember to ask when they would do it in personE. Youll experience the countrys culture like a local, not a touristF. If so, you can skip the crowds and the endless lines at your destinationG. Popular restaurants will a
43、lways have a long wait at usual dinnertime.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，从短文后各题所给出的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。There was a time when I couldnt understand why my parents were so enthusiastic about 21 with my head teacher. I often thought that they were really good at g
44、etting me into trouble. But after my head teachers home-visit last month, my mind totally 22 . 23 the visit, I was entirely overwhelmed by frustration because I thought my head teacher, who, in my eyes, is a 24 boring and strict man, would severely 25 me and ask my parents to take away my iPad. I ev
45、en wondered if it had been my parents who invited him to come, 26 I got into argument with my parents.What was worse, after I 27 the news on my microblog, all the 28 words from my classmates, like “you are such a lucky dog” almost tore me apart. When the day 29 came, I said to 30 , “Its going to be
46、okay! Just face it!” To my 31 , during his visit, I quickly learned that my head teacher is just a ( n ) 32 man outside class. With his son and wife accompanying, he just seemed to be a loving 33 and considerate husband.I also learned that he is a man full of 34 . When my sister started licking ( 舔
47、) her 35 after finishing a delicious dish, he joked that she was trying to turn her plate into a mirror. All of us burst into 36 at that moment.Contrary to my previous impression, I 37 that my head teacher is a very respectable and friendly person. Thanks to his visit, I got to see a ( n ) 38 side o
48、f my head teacher. I felt 39 that I had reacted to crazily before. Now, Im delighted to have him as my head teacher. I know I wont 40 him down.21.A. helping B. communicatingC. quarreling D. comparing22.A. disappeared B. formed C. changed D. developed23.A. Since B. Before C. After D. While24.A. sligh
49、tly B. roughly C. hardly D. typically25.A. criticize B. blame C. beat D. charge26.A. in case B. as if C. in that D. so that27.A. informed B. presented C. revealed D. shared28.A. teasing B. comforting C. abusing D. encouraging29.A. simply B. particularly C. surprisingly D. finally30.A. him B. myself
50、C. my parents D. my classmates31.A. surprise B. disappointment C. relief D. excitement32.A. ordinary B. common C. average D. natural33.A. man B. teacher C. father D. friend34.A. patience B. hope C. humor D. energy35. A. lips B. hand C. plate D. fingers36. A. cheers B. laughter C. tears D. smiles37.
51、A. thought about B. made out C. found out D. got across38. A. changeable B. positive C. optimistic D. different39. A. ashamed B. regretful C. disappointed D. depressed40. A. put B. bring C. let D. pull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）M: Sue, there you are. Have you got time for a lit
52、tle chat?W: Of course. What is it, Mike? Is something wrong?M: No, not really. Well you remember Miguel who 41 ( stay ) with us last summer?W: No. 42 I remember you telling me about him. He was fond of sightseeing, 43 he?M: Thats right. Well, I got a letter from him this morning and he invited me to
53、 spend a holiday with his family this year. They get a big house on the river, and theyve got a boat. You know how crazy I am 44 boats.W: Mike, thats great. 45 a wonderful chance for you!M: Yes, but its not that simple.W: Whats the problem?M: Its Celia. You see, we 46 ( save ) to go on a trip togeth
54、er this year.W: Ah, I see. You dont want to disappoint her, of course.M: Thats right. Shed be so upset. Shes really been doing all sorts of jobs in her free time. Shes really been expecting a holiday. It seems so 47 ( fair ). W: Look, Mike. First, you must tell Celia about the 48 ( invite ). Shell u
55、nderstand your problems. But why dont you tell Miguel about the very plan 49 you have already made with Celia? 50 might even suggest a good way to settle the problem.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一下便条。便条中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误设计一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符
56、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：在错的词下面画一横线，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。On morning of last Sunday, I planned to do some reading in the city library. I had just got off the bus while I saw two student reading a map at the street corner. There was a puzzled expressio
57、n on their face. Obvious, they had trouble finding their destination. I went over and ask what I could do for them. They told me what they wanted to visit the Summer Palace, and didnt know how to get there. Heard this, I showed them to the nearby bus stop and told them which bus to take. When I saw
58、them get on the bus, I felt very proud of me because I was able to help others in my poor English.第二节：书面表达 （满分25分） 假定你是李华。应英国朋友Bob要求，写一封短信介绍你校图书馆的基本情况。内容须包括下面两幅图中的相关信息。注意：1词数100左右； 2可以适当增减细节，以使行文连贯； 3开头语已为你写好。*June 8Dear Bob,Thank you for your last letter asking about our library. Best wishes,Li Hua
