1、内蒙古北方重工业集团有限公司第三中学2017-2018学年高二英语下学期期中试题满分：150分 考试时长：120分钟第I卷（请将答案涂在答题卡上）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,共30分）阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ALow-Cost Gifts for Mothers DayGift No. 1Offer to be your mothers health friend. Promise to be there for any and all doctors visits whether a
2、 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 information.
3、 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 cotton
4、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 to
5、a charity (慈善机构). Gift givers can choose from a wide variety of useful but inexpensive things many of which are “green” 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.1. What are you advised to do for your mot
6、her at doctors visits? A. Be with her. B. Buy medicine. C. Give her gifts. D. Take notes.2. 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. 4.3. Buying gifts from Presents for Purpose allows mothers to_. A. enjoy good
7、 sleep B. be well-organized C. get extra support D. give others helpB“The wheels on the bus go round and round” she sang. Id seen her before; she was a regular, like me. Every day I would ride the city bus from Burlington to Saint Michaels college in Colchester. On this day I was riding with a frien
8、d. We were sitting in the back, observing a tone-deaf(音盲的) woman practicing her singing. Not only was her voice unbearable, but she would harass(骚扰) every person that got on or off the bus. The driver became annoyed.“Maam, youve got to settle down,” he demanded.The bus ride gave me plenty of time to
9、 think about everything. I would imagine what it would be like to have the bus drivers job. The man is under constant stress, narrowly missing cars while making a turning and paying attention to bus stops.When we reached our stop, my friend pulled the yellow cord to signal the driver. The bus had a
10、door in the front and in the middle. Since we were sitting in the back, my friend excited through the closer middle one. I, however, walked out through the front, past the singing woman, giving the driver a wave and a “thank you”. “You are welcome have a nice day,” he responded, sounding puzzled.I s
11、tarted walking with my friend. “Why do you always walk out the front? The middle door is right there,” she asked.“To say goodbye.” I responded.“What?” she said. “Youre crazy.” But I dont think Im crazy. I have a personal obligation(责任) to the man who transported me across town. I dont know his name,
12、 but he deserves my respect. So many people walk through those bus doors, with little regard for others around them. Politeness goes a long way, and a smile always lightens the mood and brightens a room. Little acts of selfless kindness make a huge difference to peoples lives.4. Why did the driver t
13、ell the singing woman to settle down?A. The woman was tone-deaf.B. The woman has sung a long time.C. The driver was under stress that day.D. Passengers were disturbed by her voice.5. Why did the author exit through the front door?A. He was near the front door.B. He wanted to thank the driver.C. It w
14、as crowded at the back door.D. He wanted to avoid the singing woman.6. What is the authors attitude to the driver?A. Concerned. B. Respectful. C. Unsatisfied. D. Annoyed.7. What does the author intend to tell us through the text?A. Be nice to the people around you.B. People should know their obligat
15、ions.C. Everyone should observe public rules.D. People should treat disabled people with kindness.C Located in the Swiss Alps, Bergun is one of the most beautiful mountain villages in Europe. It is so beautiful that photos of it shared on social media may make people that cant visit it feel depresse
16、d, so local authorities banned tourists from taking photos. It may sound like a joke, but its actually a new law approved by its mayor(市长). The justification for the photo ban is that photos of the beautiful village could make people seeing them on social media jealous(嫉妒的) and depressed. To prevent
17、 visitors from taking photos in Bergun, a symbolic 5 fine will be given to those caught breaking the law.“We dont want to make people outside the community unhappy by sharing social media photos of our landscape, and we warmly invite people to visit Bergun to experience it in person.” said the mayor
18、.However, it seems unlikely that Berguns new law was really thought up as a way to spare people from the depressing experience of seeing the beauty of the village. As the news spread online, many guessed that it was actually a clever marketing scheme, and this theory was partially confirmed by the v
19、illages director of tourism, Marc-Andrea Barandun.“Now everyone is talking about Bergun, so its a combination of both we made the law and also theres some marketing aim behind it.” Barandun added that it was unlikely that anyone would actually be fined for taking a photo in the village.To show that
20、they were serious about the law, Bergun authorities removed photos of the village from Facebook and Twitter, and have declared their purpose to remove them from the Bergun website too. If the new law is just a promotional(营销的) tool, it actually worked wonders, as people started posting more photos o
21、f the village soon after the news of the photo ban started making headlines.8. Why did Bergun authorities forbid visitors to take photos of their village?A. It was only a joke made by the authorities.B. The photos may cause uneasy feeling.C. The authorities wanted to get more fines.D. The photos pre
22、vented visitors visiting the village.9. The underlined word “justification” in Paragraph 2 can be replaced by “_”.A. evidence B. background C. reason D. desire10. What can we learn from the words of Marc-Andrea Barandun?A. The law will not be applied strictly.B. Visitors should treat the law serious
23、ly.C. The law is only a trick to attract visitors.D. The law may have a bad effect on the tourism.11. What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. People will post more photos online to break the law.B. The photos of the village will disappear soon online.C. Fewer and fewer people will visit the
24、 village.D. The village will become better-known.DToyotas new robot HSR is devoted to a single task: picking things up. HSR is short for “human support robot”. It comes with a single mechanical arm that can hold objects of various shapes and sizes and pick up smaller items with a tiny cup. It doesnt
25、 have other tricks, except for a computer panel on its head for surfing the Internet. A person can also access the robot from another computer and use it like a camera-phone.HSR will first be used for people with disabilities and then for the elderly in general. Picking up is especially challenging
26、for people with spinal(脊柱的) disorders and other illnesses. Although it can only do one simple task of picking up, its already making disabled people quite happy. “Were just getting started, but eventually it will enter peoples homes,” the engineer Kouichi Ikeda said. Nearly 40 percent of Japans popu
27、lation will be 65 or older by 2060 and the rest of the developed world and some developing nations will follow it. “People feel more comfortable asking a robot to pick up after them than asking a human helper,” said Ikeda.Toyota came up with the idea of HSR in 2012. The model should be ready to ente
28、r universities, research facilities and businesses next year, where it can get more applications. One disadvantage is that mass(大规模的) production is needed for the price to come down.The robot has several cameras, including two on its head that look like its eyes and sensors(感应器) on its body. It runs
29、 quietly around in all directions. Unlike other robotic arm, HSRs hold and bumps are designed to be soft so they cant hurt anyone. But it can pick up items that weigh up to 2.6 pounds.12. What do we know about HSR? A. It can fulfill various needs. B. It can help get different things. C. It can be ma
30、de into different sizes. D. It cannot be used to surf the Internet.13. In the eyes of Ikeda, the robot _. A. faces many problems B. will have a bright future C. is intended for the disabled D. works best in hospitals for patients14. What is the problem with HSR from Toyota now? A. Its size. B. Its s
31、hape. C. Its cost. D. Its function.15. What is special about HSR compared with other robots? A. It is safe to use. B. It moves quickly. C. It works by sensors. D. It has many cameras.第二节（共5小题 ；每小题2分,共10分）根据短文内容,从短文后的七个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。“Thank you” is the most useful phrase on the planet.
32、It is appropriate in nearly all situations. 16 Lets cover some common situations when we say all sorts of things but should say “Thank you” instead.When youre receiving praise. 17 The problem is that you fail to express your gratefulness by devaluing(贬低，降低) the praise to the person who was nice enou
33、gh to admire you. Simply saying “Thank you” fully acknowledges the person who praised you.When youre running late.Its stressful for the person who is running late and its disrespectful for the person who is waiting. It might seem strange to thank someone for dealing with your late arrival, but thats
34、 exactly the correct reply. Most people say, “Sorry, Im late.” 18 Saying “Thank you” shows youre fully grateful for the valuable time the person has devoted to you.When youre comforting someone.When someone comes to you with bad news, it can be awkward. You want to be a good friend, but most people
35、dont know what to say. What we fail to realize is that it doesnt matter if you dont know what to say. 19 When youre receiving negative feedback(反馈).Feedback can always be very helpful, but we rarely see it that way. Whether it is a bad review from your boss or from an unhappy customer, the standard
36、reaction is to get defensive(防备批评的) for most people. 20 Because the feedback will help you recognize your shortcomings.A. We often ruin praise by acting over modest.B. Try saying: “Thank you for expecting more of me.”C. When youre not sure if you should thank someone.D. It is a better reply than mos
37、t of other things we say.E. All you need is to stay with them and thank them for trusting you.F. The problem is that this reply still makes the situation embarrassing.G. Thats really a shame; the correct reply is to simply say, “Thank you.”第二部分：英语知识应用 （共两节,满分45分）第一节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分,共30分）阅读下面短文,掌握
38、其大意,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。For as long as she can remember, Katie Giguere wanted to be a singer. But she didnt tell anyone her dream, because she 21 it would never come true because she thought she was 22 while 99 percent of the people in music are good-looking by the worlds 23 . Kati
39、es weight didnt only affect her dream to sing. Her low self-respect made her avoid drawing attention to herself.One night, a family friend came over to visit Katies parents and brought two friends whod worked in the music industry. Katie was 24 to learn theyd worked with singer Stevie Wonder. During
40、 their conversation, her dad 25 , “You know, my daughter Katie 26 in church.” One of the guests, Bonita, was very interested in this. Bonita asked Katie: “Do you 27 about singing professionally?” For the first time, Katie told 28 her dream but quickly added that it would 29 happen. Bonita 30 Katies
41、doubts and asked her to sing.After Katie sang, Bonita explained that she was starting a 31 to work with high school students who were 32 various tough life issues. Shed been 33 a young artist to start the program with, and she 34 Katie was that artist.Just months later, Katie was in L.A. recording s
42、ome sample songs for a CD. Bonita once 35 Katie to a birthday party for Stevie Wonders son and played Katies song for everyone including Stevie. When the song 36 , Stevie said, “You have a beautiful song, and a beautiful voice. You neednt be 37 with a voice like that.”As Katie began to realize how m
43、any people 38 her singing, her thinking changed. She says, “I couldnt see my 39 because I was caught up only in what was on the outside. I was denying my gift because of things I didnt like about myself.” Now she has nothing to 40 . She believes in herself and becomes a best known film star and sing
44、er in America.21. A.doubtedB. expectedC. intendedD. figured22.A.overweightB.funnyC.sillyD.ugly23.A.wordsB.standardsC.goalsD.ranges24.A.surprisedB.regrettedC.disappointedD.excited25.A.reported B.mentionedC.repliedD.announced26.A.singsB.studiesC.worksD.lives27.A.talkB.careC.dreamD.set28.A.someoneB.nob
45、odyC.everyoneD.anyone29.A.alwaysB.quicklyC.neverD.sometimes30.A.noticedB.understoodC.consideredD.ignored31.A.concertB.targetC.programD.company32.A.making upB.dealing withC.finding outD.putting off33.A.seekingB.forcingC.remindingD.ordering34.A.hopedB.promisedC.knewD.believed35.A.sentB.invitedC.gotD.l
46、ed36.A.endedB.spreadC.roseD.composed37.A.contentB.happyC.sadD.shy38.A.usedB.supportedC.approachedD.practiced39.A.successB.wisdomC.potentialD.voice40.A.fearB.complainC.explainD.solve第二节：语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分,满分15分) 阅读下面短文,按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求,在空格处填入适当的词(不多于3个单词)或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空,并将答案填写在答题纸标号为4150的相应位置上。The
47、 Panama Canal was expanded because many new ships were too big 41 (fit) in the old canal. The new canal allows much 42 (large) ships to move more quickly between the Atlantic and the Pacific.The original Panama Canal 43 (complete) in 1914, to provide a waterway connecting the Atlantic Ocean 44 the P
48、acific Ocean. It was the most expensive and 45 (ambition) project of its time. Before it was built, a boat 46 (travel) from New York to California had to go all the way around the tip of South America. The Panama Canal cut three weeks 47 9,000 miles off that journey.The 48 (construct) cost more than
49、 $5 billion and took nearly 10 years to complete. Each ship must pay Panama a fee to pass through the canal. 49 is hoped that the expanded canal will help the countrys economy.Right now, 35 to 40 ships per day use the canal. Since the U.S. handed over control of the canal in 1999, it 50 (bring) in a
50、bout $10 billion for Panama, and is responsible for about 40% of the countrys economy every year.41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 第II卷第三部分 单词拼写(共15小题；每小题2分,共30分)请根据首字母和汉语,在空白处填入适当的单词或单词的正确形式。每空一词。51. His wife is j_ (较年轻的) to him by several years.52. His long a_ (缺席) from training made him los
51、e the chance to get a medal.53. Your father is o_ (忙于) with his report on the project now.54. C_ (祝贺) on your exam results!55. Youd better r_ (推荐) a good hotel to us.56. Mr. Watsons a_ (每年的) income is US20,000.57. Study harder from now on. O_ (否则), you will fall behind.58. We eventually arrived at o
52、ur d_ (目的地) after a long bus ride.59. Recent years have w_(见证) the development of the society.60. I do some v_ (志愿的) work at the local hospital weekly.61. She had deep sympathy for the victims and d_ (捐赠) a lot of money to them.62. He has a t_ (天赋) for singing.63. It suddenly o_ (出现，发生) to me that E
53、ric cheated me.64. His c_ (行为) does not agree with his words, so few people are willing to make friends with him.65. Most people in northern Europe live a simple life, r_(映射, 反映) their simple thoughts.第四部分 写作(共两节,满分35分)第一节：短文改错（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
54、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一词；2. 只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。 Silk has a long history in China, which it dates back to New Stone Age. It is known to all what it is made from thin thread producing by silkworms. So it is not only elega
55、nt but also environmentally friend. Therefore, silk attracts people from all over world. From the Han Dynasty, China opened up the Silk Road, which greatly promote the communication between China and many other country in the world. Recently, our government has put forward “the Belt and Road Initiat
56、ive”, that encourages cooperation between China and other countries. It is no doubt that it will have a great effect on the relevant countries and contribute to the economic and cultural develop of the world.第二节 书面表达(满分25分)假如你是李华，前天你收到英国笔友Kathy发来的电子邮件，她很想报名参加即将在当地举办的“汉语民歌演唱比赛（Singing Chinese Folk So
57、ngs Contest）”，但信心不足。请你给她回信，内容包括： 1. 鼓励她积极报名参加； 2. 帮助分析参加的意义； 3. 给她提几点建议。 注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Kathy, I am glad to know that you are interested in the Singing Chinese Folk Songs Contest to be held in your hometown. Yours, Li Hua 答案阅读理解：A: 1-3 ACD B:4-7 DBBA C:8-11 BCAD D:12-15 BBCA 阅
58、读填空： DAFEG完形填空：2125 DABDB 2630 ACACD 3135 CBADB 3640 ADBCA语法填空：41. to fit 42. larger 43. was completed 44. to/ with 45. ambitious46. traveling 或travelling 47. and 48. construction 49. It 50. has brought单词拼写：51. junior 52. absence 53. occupied 54. Congratulations 55. recommend56. annual 57. Otherwise
59、 58. destination 59. witnessed 60. voluntary 61. donated 62. talent 63. occurred 64. conduct 65. reflectting短文改错：Silk has a long history in China, which it dates back to New Stone Age. It is known to all what it is made from thin thread producing by silkworms. So it is not only elegant that produced
60、but also environmentally friend. Therefore, silk attracts people from all over world. friendly theFrom the Han Dynasty, China opened up the Silk Road, which greatly promote the promotedcommunication between China and many other country in the world. countriesRecently, our government has put forward
61、“the Belt and Road Initiative”, that whichencourages cooperation between China and other countries. It is no doubt that it will have Therea great effect on the relevant countries and contribute to the economic and cultural develop of the world.development书面表达：Dear Kathy, I am glad to know that you a
62、re interested in the Singing Chinese Folk Songs Contest to be held in your hometown. It is a good chance to show your talent for music, so I encourage you to sign up for it.Actually, there is no need to worry about whether you will win or lose. What matters most is that you can improve your Chinese
63、by participating in the contest. Whats more, in the activity you can make more friends who are interested in learning Chinese. If you want to do a great job, you should do more practice before the contest. Of course, it is a good idea to listen to some Chinese music programmes before the contest so that you can get a much better understanding of Chinese folk music.I am sure you can do a good job! Looking forward to your reply! Yours, Li Hua - 13 -
