1、20162017学年度第二学期期末考试高二英语试题阅读理解A Wealth starts with a goal and saving a dollar at a time. Call it the piggy bank strategy. There are lessons in that time-honored coin-saving container. Any huge task seems easier when reduced to baby steps. If you wished to climb a 12,000-foot mountain, and could do it
2、 a day at a time, you would only have to climb 33 feet daily to reach the top in a year. If you want to take a really nice trip in 10 years for a special occasion, to collect the $15,000 cost, you have to save $3.93 a day. If you drop that into a piggy bank and then once a year put $1,434 in a savin
3、gs account at 1% interest rate after-tax, you will have your trip money. When I was a child, my parents gave me a piggy bank to teach me that, if I wanted something, I should save money to buy it. We associate piggy banks with children, but in many countries, the little containers are also popular w
4、ith adults. Europeans see a piggy bank as a sign of good fortune and wealth. Around the world, many believe a gift of a piggy bank on New Years Day brings good luck and financial success. Ah, but you have to put something in it. Why is a pig used as a symbol of saving? Why not an elephant bank, whic
5、h is bigger and holds more coins? In the Middle Ages, before modern banking and credit instruments, people saved money at home, a few coins at a time dropped into a jar or dish. Potters made these inexpensive containers from an orange-colored clay called “pygg,” and folks saved coins in pygg jars. T
6、he Middle English word for pig was “pigge”. While the Saxons pronounced pygg, referring to the clay, as “pug”, eventually the two words changed into the same pronunciation, sounding the “i” as in pig or piggy. As the word became less associated with the orange clay and more with the animal, a clever
7、 potter fashioned a pygg jar in the shape of a pig, delighting children and adults. The piggy bank was born. Originally you had to break the bank to get to the money, bringing in a sense of seriousness into savings. While piggy banks teach children the wisdom of saving, adults often need to relearn
8、childhood lessons. Think about the things in life that require large amounts of money-college education, weddings, cars, medical care, starting a business, buying a home, and fun stuff like great trips. So when you have money, take off the top 10%, put it aside, save and invest wisely. 21. What is t
9、he piggy bank strategy? A. Paying 1% income tax at a time. B. Setting a goal before making a travel plan. C. Aiming high even when doing small things. D. Putting aside a little money regularly for future use.22. Why did the writers parents give him a piggy bank as a gift? A. To delight him with the
10、latest fashion. B. To encourage him to climb mountains. C. To help him form the habit of saving. D. To teach him English pronunciation.23. What does the underlined word “something”(Paragraph 3) most probably refer to? A. Money B. Gifts C. Financial success D. Good luck24. The last paragraph talks ab
11、out _. A. the seriousness of educating children B. the enjoyment of taking a great trip C. the importance of managing money D. the difficulty of starting a businessBStudents who date in middle school have significantly worse study skills. They are four times more likely to drop out of school and rep
12、ort twice as much alcohol and tobacco use as their single classmates, according to a new research from the University of Georgia.Romantic relationships are a trademark of adolescence, but very few studies have examined how adolescents differ in the development of these relationships, said Pamela Orp
13、inas, study author and professor in the College of Public Health and head of the Department of Health Promotion and Behavior.Orpinas followed a group of 624 students over a seven-year period from 6th to 12th grade. Each year, the group of students completed a survey indicating whether they had dated
14、 and reported the frequency of different behaviors, including the use of drugs and alcohol. Their teachers completed questionnaires about the students academic efforts. He found some students never or hardly ever reported dating from middle to high school, and these students had consistently the bes
15、t study skills according to their teachers. Other students dated infrequently in middle school but increased the frequency of dating in high school.At all points in time, teachers rated the students who reported the lowest frequency of dating as having the best study skills and the students with the
16、 highest dating as having the worst study skills,” according to the journal article. Study skills refer to behaviors that lead to academic success such as doing work for extra credit being well organized, finishing homework, working hard and reading assigned chapters.Dating a classmate may have the
17、same emotional effect of dating a co-worker, Orpinas said, When the couple break up, they have to continue to see each other in class and perhaps witness the ex-partner dating someone else. It is reasonable to think this could be linked to depression and distract attention from studying.”“Dating sho
18、uld not be considered a ceremony of growth in middle school,” Orpinas concluded. 25. When doing his study, Orpinas _.A. followed a group of students of 6th and 12th gradeB. completed a survey and a report each yearC. completed questionnaires about the students academic effortsD. found that the stude
19、nts study skills have connection with their frequency of dating26. Study skills may include the following behaviors and qualities Except _.A. being diligent B. being well organized C. being kind and helpful D. finishing assigned schoolwork27. Orpinas attitude towards dating in middle school is _.A.
20、supportive B. positive C. negative D. indifferentCMotorists who used to listen to the radio or their favorite tunes on CDs may have a new way to entertain themselves, after engineers in Japan developed a musical road surface.A team from the Hokkaido Industrial Research Institute has built a number o
21、f “melody roads”, which use cars as tuning forks to play music as they travel.The concept works by using grooves(凹槽). They are cut at very specific intervals in the road surface. The melody road uses the spaces between to create different notes.Depending on how far apart the grooves are, a car movin
22、g over them will produce a series of high or low notes, and designers are able to create a distinct tune.Paten documents for the design describe it as notches “formed in a road surface so as to play a melody without producing simple sound or rhythm and reproduce melody-like tones.”There are three mu
23、sical strips in central and northern Japanone of which plays the tune of a Japanese pop song. Reports say the system was invented by Shizuo Shinoda. He scraped some markings into a road with a bulldozer before driving over them and found that they helped to produce all kinds of tones.The optimal spe
24、ed for melody road is 44kph, but people say it is not always easy to get the intended sound.“You need to keep the car windows closed to hear well,” wrote one Japanese blogger. “Driving too fast will sound like playing fast forward, while driving around 12mph 20km/h has a slow-motion effect, making y
25、ou almost car-sick.”28. We can learn from the passage that the highness of notes is depended on _.A. how far the grooves are B. how big the grooves are C. the number of the grooves D. the speed of the car29. The underlined word “optimal” in the passage might mean _.A. fastest B. possible C. best D.
26、slowest30. In order to hear the music well, you have to _.A. drive very fast B. drive slowly C. open the windows wide D. keep the windows closed31. Whats the best title of the passage?A. A New Type of Music B. Melody Roads in Japan C. A Musical Road Surface D. A New Invention in JapanD Measles (麻疹),
27、 which once killed 450 children each year and disabled even more, was nearly wiped out in the United States 14 years ago by the universal use of the MMR vaccine (疫苗). But the disease is making a comeback, caused by a growing anti-vaccine movement and misinformation that is spreading quickly. Already
28、 this year, 115 measles cases have been reported in the USA, compared with 189 for all of last year.The numbers might sound small, but they are the leading edge of a dangerous trend. When vaccination rates are very high, as they still are in the nation as a whole, everyone is protected. This is call
29、ed “herd immunity”, which protects the people who get hurt easily, including those who cant be vaccinated for medical reasons, babies too young to get vaccinated and people on whom the vaccine doesnt work.But herd immunity works only when nearly the whole herd joins in. When some refuse vaccination
30、and seek a free ride, immunity breaks down and everyone is in even bigger danger.Thats exactly what is happening in small neighborhoods around the country from Orange County, California, where 22 measles cases were reported this month, to Brooklyn, N.Y., where a 17-year-old caused an outbreak last y
31、ear.The resistance to vaccine has continued for decades, and it is driven by a real but very small risk. Those who refuse to take that risk selfishly make others suffer.Making things worse are state laws that make it too easy to opt out (决定不参加) of what are supposed to be required vaccines for all ch
32、ildren entering kindergarten. Seventeen states allow parents to get an exemption (豁免), sometimes just by signing a paper saying they personally object to a vaccine.Now, several states are moving to tighten laws by adding new regulations for opting out. But no one does enough to limit exemptions.Pare
33、nts ought to be able to opt out only for limited medical or religious reasons. But personal opinions? Not good enough. Everyone enjoys the life-saving benefits vaccines provide, but theyll exist only as long as everyone shares in the risks.32. The first two paragraphs suggest that _.A. a small numbe
34、r of measles cases can start a dangerous trendB. the outbreak of measles attracts the public attention C. anti-vaccine movement has its medical reasonsD. information about measles spreads quickly33. Herd immunity works well when _.A. exemptions are allowed B. the whole neighborhood is involved inC.
35、several vaccines are used together D. new regulations are added to the state laws34. What is the main reason for the comeback of measles?A. The vaccine opt-outs of some people. B. The lack of medical care.C. The features of measles itself. D. The overuse of vaccine.35. What is the purpose of the pas
36、sage?A. To introduce the idea of exemption. B. To stress the importance of vaccination.C. To discuss methods to cure measles. D. To appeal for equal rights in medical treatment.七选五阅读 (一)Tips for Staying SharpIts not abnormal to feel out of it from time to time or perhaps youre feeling a bit sluggish
37、 (迟钝的) when it comes to remembering things. If youre worried about your forgetfulness，try out these five tips to stay sharp. 36 Youve probably heard the term “you are what you eat.” If you decide to eat sugary foods that are heavy with fats then expect to feel lazy and have no energy. But if you dec
38、ide to eat fruits, vegetables and make other healthy eating decisions you11 find that youre full of energy. Never stop learning Challenge yourself constantlywhether it is puzzles，reading, cooking or other tasks that will keep your mind working. If your mind is always learning new things and active,
39、you11 realize that its much easier for you to learn new things and to function. 37 Stay fit Being in good health and staying in shape is a big part of staying sharp. 38 If you choose to be lazy then your body is not going to give you the energy that requires remembering things and completing tasks.
40、However, if you put forth the effort into being healthy then your body will expel (释放) the energy you need to achieve your goals. Ensure enough sleep Be sure to get the necessary amount of sleep that your body needs to function on a daily basis. 39 It also helps your body build up an energy reserve
41、so you can improve your ability to focus and avoid distractions. Socialize more 40 Social interaction will help you develop multitasking, problem solving and other skills that are necessary in life to keep your mind sharp. A. Feed your brain. B. Avoid eating too much. C. Your body will only give you
42、 what you put into it. D. Lack of sleep contributes to tiredness and slow reaction. E. Conversations require individuals to stay aware and active. F. According to studies, sleep helps strengthen and recover your memories. G. Remember your brain is a muscle and if you want to get the most out of it,
43、you must use it. (二)Business is the organized approach to providing customers with the goods and services they want. The word business also refers to an organization that provides these goods and services. Most businesses seek to make a profit that is, they aim to achieve income that is more than th
44、e costs of operating the business. _ Commonly called nonprofits, these organizations are primarily nongovernmental service providers. _ Business management is a term used to describe the techniques of planning, direction, and control of the operations of a business. _ One is the establishment of bro
45、ad basic policies with respect to production; sales; the purchase of equipment, materials and supplies; and accounting. _ The third relates to the establishment of standards of work in all departments. Direction is concerned primarily with supervision (监管) and guidance by the management in authority
46、. _A. Control includes the use of records and reports to compare actual work with the set standards for work.B. In this connection there is the difference between top management and operative management.C. Examples of nonprofit business include such organizations as social service agencies and hospi
47、tals.D. However, some businesses only seek to earn enough to cover their operating costs.E. The second aspect relates to the application of these policies by departments.F. In the theory of business management, organization has two main aspects.G. Planning in business management has three main aspec
48、ts.完形填空(一)How much do you laugh and smile during the day? Do you take your life and your illness or injury so 41 that there is no room for joy to fill you? Want a totally free, simple way to lift your 42 and improve your health with no medicine needed? Then laughing and smiling is 43 to you.So laugh
49、 your way to happiness. 44 it takes to put a smile on your face is what you should be doing. Research shows that laughing can increase the immune system, 45 the body to stay disease free and fight colds and the flu.If you are facing an illness, having a positive life opinion and a 46 of humor will k
50、eep your body open to healing. If you are healthy, laughing will help to make sure you stay that way, and can 47 enjoyment to your work and home life and 48 your daily stress.Certainly, it can be 49 to keep a positive opinion of life all the time. Simply taking the time to 50 on the positive and tre
51、at for the good things 51 in your life can help 52 , but if you are struggling with negative emotions that you just cant seem to 53 , there are tools that can help.There are so many things out there to smile about and 54 you have to do is find 55 . Practice looking for the bright 56 of every situati
52、on. Avoid the negative: dont 57 yourself with your own problemsor 58 others for their “shortcomings”. And dont pay no attention to the joy in everyday things. Create your own “Laugh for Health” 59 anything to add to your collection and to give you fresh materials that 60 to you.41. A. proudlyB. seri
53、ouslyC. carefullyD. freely42. A. burdensB. spiritsC. loadsD. values43. A. beneficialB. changeableC. suitableD. harmful44. A. HoweverB. WheneverC. WhateverD. Whichever45. A. helpingB. makingC. lettingD. causing46. A. tasteB. senseC. knowledgeD. joy47. A. adjustB. adaptC. applyD. add48. A. improveB. a
54、riseC. cancelD. reduce49. A. hardB. awfulC. energeticD. helpful50. A. absorbB. putC. focusD. interview51. A. carefullyB. thankfullyC. particularlyD. differently52. A. remarkablyB. accidentallyC. frequentlyD. purposefully53. A. seekB. stressC. acceptD. overcome54. A. allB. thatC. howD. why55. A. itB.
55、 thatC. thisD. one56. A. sideB. planC. aspectD. future57. A. dependB. abandonC. loadD. ban58. A. praiseB. missC. approveD. blame59. A. ambitionB. summaryC. messageD. collection60. A. appeal B. apply C. center D. assume(二)I went to a group activity, “Sensitivity Sunday”, which was to make us more 36
56、the problems faced by disabled people. We were asked to “ 37 a disability” for several hours one Sunday. Some members, 38 , chose to use wheelchairs. Others wore sound-blocking earplugs (耳塞) or blindfolds (眼罩).Just sitting in the wheelchair was a 39 experience. I had never considered before how 40 i
57、t would be to use one. As soon as I sat down, my 41 made the chair begin to roll. Its wheels were not 42 . Then I wondered where to put my 43 . It took me quite a while to get the metal footrest into 44 . I took my first uneasy look at what was to be my only means of 45 for several hours. For disabl
58、ed people, “adopting a wheelchair” is not a temporary 46 .I tried to find a 47 position and thought it might be restful, 48 kind of nice, to be 49 around for a while. Looking around, I 50 I would have to handle the thing myself! My hands started to ache as I 51 the heavy metal wheels. I came to know
59、 that controlling the 52 of the wheelchair was not going to be a(n) 53 task.My wheelchair experiment was soon 54 . It made a deep impression on me. A few hours of “disability” gave me only a taste of the 55 , both physical and mental, that disabled people must overcome.36. A. curious about B. intere
60、sted in C. aware of D. careful with37. A. cureB. prevent C. adopt D. analyze38. A. instead B. strangely C. as usual D. like me39. A. learningB. working C. satisfying D. relaxing40. A. convenientB. awkward C. boring D. exciting41. A. heightB. force C. skill D. weight42. A. lockedB. repaired C. powere
61、d D. grasped43. A. hands B. feet C. keys D. handles44. A. place B. action C. play D. effect45. A. operation B. communication C. transportation D. production46. A. exploration B. education C. experiment D. entertainment47. A. flexibleB. safe C. starting D. comfortable48. A. yet B. just C. still D. ev
62、en49. A. shown B. pushed C. driven D. guided50. A. realized B. suggested C. agreed D. admitted51. A. lifted B. turned C. pressed D. seized52. A. pathB. position C. direction D. way53. A. easyB. heavy C. major D. extra54. A. forgottenB. repeated C. conducted D. finished55. A. weaknessesB. challenges
63、C. anxieties D. illnesses语篇填空(一)Belt and Road Forum for International CooperationBEIJING, May 14 (Xinhua) Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday said, “The Belt and Road Initiative (倡议)_ (be) a project of the century that will benefit people across the world.”Xi made the remarks when _ (deliver) a s
64、peech at the opening ceremony of the two-day Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation. Named after the historic Silk Road, the Belt and Road Initiative _ (propose) by Xi in 2013 to chart out new fields for international cooperation.“Going through thousands of miles and years, the _ (ancient
65、ly) silk routes embody (体现) the spirit of peace and cooperation, openness and inclusiveness (包容), mutual learning _ mutual benefit,” Xi told an audience of more than 1,500 from across the globe. “The Silk Road spirit _ (become) a great heritage (遗产) of human civilization so far,” he said.A total of
66、29 foreign _ (head) of state and government leaders attended the forum, including Russian President Vladimir Putin. Other delegates (代表) include officials, entrepreneurs, financiers and journalists _ over 130 countries and representatives of key international organizations. The United States sent a
67、delegation _ (lead) by Matt Pottinger.By all means, the forum, _ also features a round-table summit of global leaders on Monday, is one of the premium gatherings in todays world.(二)Tower Bridge is one of Londons most striking _ (attract) that you shouldnt miss when visiting the capital. This magnifi
68、cent piece of Victorian architecture _ (date) back to the late 1880s, and until the mid-1970s the main bridge _ (operate) by a steam engine.Today Tower Bridge is a splendid landmark typical of London, _ (surround) by cafes, and bars where tourists and locals alike can sit and enjoy the beautiful bri
69、dge, _ looks like two small castles over the Thames, just like something out of a fairy tale.It is free to admire Tower Bridge and walk on it _ any time; its striking to look at during the day and magic when lit up at night, _ dont miss out on this wonderful scene!If youd like _ (step) inside the to
70、wers of the famous bridge, you can book Tower Bridge Exhibition tickets. During the exhibition, you can visit the famed engine rooms and impressive towers and find out _ the bridge came into existence through digital displays. You can also pay _ visit to the glass room of Tower Bridge on the high-le
71、vel walkways. There are even yoga classes available on the glass floor of Tower Bridge!短文改错 (一)Last summer, to my delight, I got a chance to go to the United Kingdom. I was eager to see how England was like. Although my parents objected to my decision at first, but finally they were persuaded. It wa
72、s the first time that I have travelled abroad alone. Felt excited, I boarded the plane. Suddenly, however, I found my luggages gone and felt helplessly. It was on that moment that the airhostess came to my assistance. After helping me find it back, she suggested that I attached a label to my suitcas
73、e on my next journey. I was thankful to the kind lady for his help! What unforgettable trip! (二)I hardly remember my grandmother. She used to holding me on her knees and sing old songs. I was only four when she passes away. She is just a distant memory for me now.I remember my grandfather very much.
74、 He was tall, with broad shoulder and a beard that turned from black toward gray over the years. He had a deep voice, which set himself apart from others in our small town, he was strong and powerful. In a fact, he even scared my classmates away during they came over to play or do homework with me. However, he was the gentlest man I have never known.