1、河北定州中学20172018学年度第二学期期末考试高二年级 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)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。例:How much is the shirt?A.19.15.B.9.18C.9.15答案是 C1. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In an office.B. In a t
2、heatre.C. In a restaurant.2. How old is the man now?A. About 20.B. Nearly 40.C. Over 60.3. What is the man going to do?A. Go to the information counter.B. Take a train to leave New York.C. Check the price of the ticket.4. What do we learn about the man?A. He quitted his job.B. He has got two job off
3、ers.C. He is doing a part-time job.5. What does Mr. Anderson do?A. He is a teacher.B. He is a librarian.C. He is a repairman.第二节 (共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置,听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题。每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料,回答第6至7题。6. What is The W
4、estern Teacher?A.A story.B.A book.C.A magazine.7. When did the man start writing books?A. When he was at school.B. After he came to Paris.C. Since the year of 2004.听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Husband and wife.B. Doctor and patient.C. Customer and wait
5、er.9. What must have caused the speakers stomach aches?A. The fish.B. The soup.C. The apples.10. Where will the speakers go?A. To the market.B. To the hospital.C. To the restaurant.听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。11. What are the speakers talking about?A. New films.B. Popular cinemas.C. Film-seeing habits.12. What
6、 seems to bother the woman at the cinema?A. The uncomfortable seat.B. The noisy people. C. The long waiting time.13. What do we know about the man?A. He prefers seeing new films at the cinema.B. He enjoys seeing films with friends.C. He likes talking about new films.听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。14. Why does Dav
7、id go to Professor Smith for help?A. He had trouble with todays lecture.B. He missed all the classes last week.C. He wanted to learn how to take notes.15. What should David do at the start of each class?A. Have a short talk with the professor.B. Look through the notes from last class.C. Take down th
8、e main points of the lecture.16. How can David find the most important information to write down?A. By remember all the details of the lecture.B. By reading the notes taken by his classmates.C. By focusing on the organization of the lecture.17. How many suggestions has Professor Smith given to David
9、?A. Two.B. Three.C. Four.听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。18. Who brought silk to Europe in the thirteenth century?A. Napoleon.B. Marco Polo.C. Leonardo da Vinci.19. What do we know about silk today?A. It is used by famous dress designers.B. It is much cheaper than in the past.C. It is very popular among painters.
10、20. Why does the speaker give the talk?A. To encourage people to learn designing.B. To persuade people to buy silk clothes.C. To introduce the history of silk trade.二、阅读理解If youre DIY-minded, you can build your own solar power system. In some you can even build your own solar panels, although the am
11、ount that you can effectively DIY home solar depends on how much you want to power. Making your own solar panel is a time-consuming process and requires some electrical skills. However, it can also be very regardingleaning to build your own panel is a great way to understand how electricity in gener
12、ated.Before you can build your own solar panels, you first need to understand how solar cells generate electricity. Once youve bought individual solar cells (they can be purchased online), the basic process for building your own solar panel goes like this: Prepare the backing for your panel. Many DI
13、Y solar panel builders prefer to use a wooden board as the base for their solar cells.Youll need to drill holes m the board so that the wires for each cell can pass through. Wire your solar cells together. This requires some experience for electrical work. Use a soldering iron (烙铁) to attach wire to
14、 the solar cells and then link each of the cells together. Attach cells to your backing. If possible, attach each solar cell to the backing individually. This makes it easier to replace a single cell in the event that becomes damaged or is not operating properly.At this point you have a functional s
15、olar panel that can produce electricity when the sun shines. However, a solar panel by itself is not useful. If you are trying to generate electricity to power devices in your home, you need to pair your panel with inverter (转换器) that will turn direct current (DC) power from the sun into alternating
16、 current (AC) power used in most electronic devices.21What does the author think of building DIY solar panel in paragraph 1?A. It is easy. B. It is necessary.C. It is common. D. It is worthwhile.22Whats the first step of building your own solar panel?A. Master the advanced knowledge of science.B. Bu
17、y individual solar cells.C. Prepare the backing for your panel.D. Drill holes in the wooden board.23Why are solar cells connected to the wooden board separately?A. To produce more power.B. To pass through the wooden board easily.C. To attach cells to the backing tightly.D. To substitute damaged cell
18、s easily.24What can be inferred from the text?A. People with electrical skills have advantages over those without in DIY solar panels.B. A functional solar panel can give power to your home devices directly.C. How to pair an inverter depends on how much power you want to power.D. A wooden board is a
19、 must for your own solar panels.Carri Kessler and her husband Will named their daughter Ottilie after a friend from the U. K, who helped them a lot. However, right after their baby girl was born, the couple noticed a big problem. “No one could remember her name and no one could pronounce it. Were go
20、ing to keep having to introduce her!” Kessler told T.The situation then grew worse as Kesslers grandmother admitted to sticking Post-It notes around the house to help remind her of Ottilies name which can be pronounced either Ott-ill-ee or Oh-TEEL-ya. Three months after Ottilie was born, the Kessler
21、s have decided to legally change their daughters name. The couple came up with two possible names. They then settled on Margot after talking to a name expert.The Kesslers situation is not uncommon as an increasing number of parents experience the same as the Kesslers. According to Baby Center Canada
22、, 11% of its users wish they could change their childrens names due to being over popular, mispronounced or simply unfitting. Parents care a lot more and think a lot more about names now than their parents.To deal with this, a number of name experts now offer services to help parents choose the righ
23、t name. Couples have also sought help from the Internet to choose their babyname. However, parents can change their childs name in the event that they regret their choice. In Canada, the rules vary in each province. For instance, in Ontario, the child must have lived in the province for the past 12
24、months, or since birth if under the age of one. Each of the childs legal guardians (监护人) must also give permission.25Why did Kessler and her husband name their daughter Ottilie?A. It was very special and unusual.B. It was at the request at their mother.C. It was recommended by a name expert.D. It co
25、uld remind them of their British friend.26Whats the function of the example about the Kesslers?A. To ask for advice on their situation.B. To introduce the topic of the text.C. To show the background of the text.D. To stress the importance of a suitable name.27What can we learn from the third paragra
26、ph?A. The Kesslers experience is no exception.B. Unfitness is the main reason for changing names.C. 11% of Canadians are unsatisfied with their babiesnames.D. Parents always pay more attention to childrens names.28What is the main idea of the text?A. Rules for name change. B. Ways to name babies.C.
27、Baby name regret. D. A couples anxiety.Dundonald Care Club has a jam-packed, exciting and fun-filled program of activities and outings for your child to participate in.InformationOpen: Monday to Friday 8:00 am6:00 pm, from Monday 14 to Monday 21 October (inclusive)Costs: 18 per day (8:00 am6:00 pm)1
28、0 per half day (8:00 am1:00 pm or 1:00 pm6:00 pm)80 fulll weekPlease note that bookings MUST be made 2 weeks in advance and paid in FULL.Dundonald Care Club (available at Dundonald only)DateType of bookingActivity amActivity pmMonday 14 OctoberFull dayEglington Park, IrvineTuesday 15 OctoberFull day
29、West FM Studio TourWednesday 16OctoberHalf day or Full dayAthletics and BadmintonDundonald CastleThursday 17 OctoberFull dayRouken Glen Country ParkFriday 18 OctoberHalf day or Full dayHalloween CraftsCold bakingsomesweet treatsMonday 21 OctoberFull daySpooky storytelling, Halloween decorationsthen
30、Halloween party including cooking forapplesPlease check the program on whether a full or half day booking is available. Weather not permitting, a suitable alternative activity may be provided.29If you go to the Dundonald Care Club on Monday and Friday, you at least pay .A. 36 B. 28 C. 98 D. 9030What
31、 will visitors do at 8:00 am1:00 pm, 16 October?A. Make Halloween crafts. B. Do some sports activities.C. Prepare some sweet treats. D. Have a West FM Studio Tour.31What information can we learn from the passage?A. There are no activities at weekends. B. Outings are the center of the program.C. The
32、activity will be cancelled in bad weather. D. The booking is available from 14 to 21 October.In summer the extreme heat often makes people sweaty and restless. While people are annoyed by it, experts suggest summer is the best season to discharge(排放)your bodys toxins(毒素)and recover your energy.One p
33、opular option is hot-stone massage(按摩). Therapists use smooth and heated stones, usually river rocks, to massage certain parts of the body, or place them on key points of the body. The warmth of the hot stones will improve blood circulation and also help relax muscles, while sweating is also believe
34、d to be good for discharging the bodys toxins.Another popular option is hot-stone baths. The hot-stone bath will help the body discharge toxins and humidity (湿气)that accumulated during the last winter. Summer is the best season to build a good body. Rather than use water or steam to heat and wash th
35、e body, people simply wear a coat or something comfortable, and then lie on heated stone tablets made of hot stones, which are warmed to around 45. The body will gradually warm up and blood circulation will also be improved. More sweat will come out quickly. The sweat is smooth and fresh, not smelly
36、 like that released after sports activities. Such baths bring a number of health benefits, such as anti-aging, improved blood circulation and stress relief. The slimming effect of dieting can even be promoted.Using hot stones for healing dates back to ancient times, but the modem renewal of hot-ston
37、e massage is generally credited to Mary Nelson, a native of Tucson, Arizona, America, whose trademark is “LaStone Therapy”.The therapy is gaining wide popularity with many people, especially those who have jobs in cool air-conditioned rooms. The hot-stone therapy can help cure many diseases, includi
38、ng back pain.32What do people use to release toxins in our body according to the text?A. Swimming in white water. B. Living in cold winter.C. Lying on the warm beds. D. Discharging lots of sweat.33What can we know from the text?A. There are no toxins and humidity in the body in summer.B. Sports have
39、 greater effects on the health than hot-stone massage.C. Using water of about 45 to wash the body is good for the health.D. People should take advantage of summer to improve their health.34What can be learned about the hot-stone therapy?A. It was invented by Mary Nelson, an American.B. It successful
40、ly cured many people of cancer.C. It is popular with people because of its excellent effects.D. It can help people avoid sweating too much in hot summer.35Which of the following could be the best title for the text?A. How to live comfortably in summer B. A healthy and comfortable lifestyleC. The ama
41、zing functions of the hot-stone therapy D. The origin and development of the hot-stone therapy三、完形填空My mother has always been involved in early-childhood education. She often set the scene for children to _ the joy of physical activity, getting them excited and _ to learn.Mum was so proud of me afte
42、r I _ the triathlon at the 2000 Olympics, but before the dust _, she grabbed me, saying: Now this is your _. Use it.” She wasnt speaking from an economic point of view but talking about the _ of my being a role model, encouraging kids to _ their dreams.Since the Olympics, I have _ more than 100 scho
43、ols. I talk to the kids about “living a life less _ a concept passed on to me by my parentsthe idea of _ being average. I tell them that what you believe, you will _.As I was a kid, my mother came to every _ -not to pressure me but to _ me. One of my favorite sports-related memories was when I was _
44、 in the Canadian Triathlon Championships. As I ran by a big truck, I saw my mother _ on top of one of its huge wheels, cheering for me. I find it sad when people say their parents have never seen them _.When I was at the University, I completed only one semester and then decided to _ so I could race
45、 professionally full-time. Mum was the first person I called. It was a _ moment. I wasnt sure how she would react.“Mum, I have this opportunity, and I think Im going to take it. What do you think?”She was as _ as ever. It turned out to be a good _.Supporting your children, trusting their decisions,
46、giving well-thought-out advicethose are definitely important qualities.36A. experience B. evaluate C. express D. expect37A. afraid B. ready C. relaxed D. reluctant38A. won B. chose C. played D. watched39A. rose B. settled C. flew D. appeared40A. luck B. time C. crossroad D. opportunity41A. demand B.
47、 happiness C. courage D. importance42A. display B. follow C. appreciate D. abandon43A. served B. attended C. visited D. started44A. energetic B. colorful C. miserable D. ordinary45A. never B. always C. seldom D. usually46A. neglect B. achieve C. suspect D. assume47A. practice B. school C. game D. ki
48、ndergarten48A. support B. reward C. instruct D. comfort49A. surfing B. jumping C. jogging D. running50A. sitting B. speaking C. standing D. performing51A. compete B. succeed C. separate D. compromise52A. drop in B. drop off C. drop out D. drop back53A. magic B. nervous C. critical D. serious54A. att
49、ractive B. talkative C. imaginative D. supportive55A. consideration B. intention C. suggestion D. decision四、七选五How to Raise Money for Your Favorite CharityAt the end of the year, we are often inspired to do more for people in need. 56 Dont worry. Heres a quick and easy tip-list to make such a worthy
50、 act successful. 57 You need to make sure that both you and your participants enjoy the event. So keep it simple and make sure that you add some fun, whether its special decoration, a bag for each participant or guest, or a special theme. Get team support. 58 Teamwork may give you some new ideas and
51、 help give a unique feature to your event. Make sure that you break down the work among your team. Plan for the “what-ifs?” If you are planning to hold an event outdoors, or if you are relying on a famous person as a guest of honor, make sure you think of a few possible alternatives. 59 This is the
52、key to successful event planning. Timing is everything. Check your community calendar to make sure there are no important community events on the day when you are planning your event. You might need to check with other communities or non-profit organizations nearby. 60 Check out your favorite charit
53、ys website for ideas. Many websites offer advice on how to raise money. For example, the human rights charity Amnesty International lists events and ideas on its website.A. Tell the charity about the event.B. Keep it fun and simple.C. Turn to your teammates for some creative ideas.D. Have no idea of
54、 where to begin?E. Try to pick the date that will bring in the best attendance.F. Remember to thank anyone who has donated.G. What if it starts raining or if your honored guest doesnt show up?五、短文改错61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。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
55、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。Ive been Britain for two years. My friends in China sometime write to me, asked me how long Ill stay here, and when Im thinking of returning home. The answer to their question is simple: I do not know how to
56、return home. At the moment, I have no reason to return back to China. I like living in Britain: I enjoy meeting British people and travel around the country. I am expected to have more chances to eat the British food. My study is very interesting, and there are so many things I didnt know about Brit
57、ain that I hope to discover it in the future.六、提纲类作文62假定你是李华,你校将举行“中国诗词朗诵”活动,外教Thomas J.对中国诗词非常感兴趣,请给他写封邮件邀请他参加。内容包括:1. 活动时间、地点;2. 活动意义。注意:1. 词数100左右;2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。_参考答案第一部分 听力(共两节,满分 30 分)1-5 CCABA 6-10 CBACB11-15 CBAAC 16-20 CBBAB21D22B23D24A25D26B27A28C29B30B31A32D33D34C35C36A37B38A39B40D41D
58、42B43C44D45A46B47C48A49D50C51A52C53B54D55D56D57B58C59G60E6162Dear Thomas J.,I would like to invite you to the activity called “Reading and “Reciting Chinese Poetry”. It will be held in the school lecture hall from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. next Friday. All the students and teachers are welcome to attend it.W
59、e are very delighted to know that you are very interested in Chinese poetry. Reading and reciting Chinese poetry can not only help us to learn more Chinese culture but also helps us learn to write Chinese poems through the activity.I would appreciate it if you could join us in the significant activity. Looking forward to your reply.Yours,Li Hua
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