1、呼市十二中2016-2017学年第一学期期末考试高二英语试卷考试时间：100分钟 满分：120分一阅读理解(每题2分，共40分）A Background music may seem harmless, but it can have a powerful effect on those who hear it. Recorded background music first found its way into factories, shops and restaurants in the USA. Very soon it spread to other parts of the worl
2、d. Now it is becoming difficult to go shopping or eat a meal without listening to background music. To begin with, background music was intended simply to create a soothing (舒适的) atmosphere. Recently, however, its becoming a big business. An American marketing expert has shown that music can boost(提
3、升) sales or increase factory production by as much as a third. But it has to be the light music. Lively music has no effect at all on sales. Slow music can increase receipts(收入) by 34%. This is probably because shoppers slow down and have more opportunity to spot items they would like to buy. Yet, s
4、low music isnt always the answer. The expert found that in restaurants slow music meant customers took longer to eat their meals, which reduced overall sales. So restaurant owners might be well advised to play faster music to keep the customers moving-unless, of course, the resulting indigestion(消化不
5、良) leads to complaints.(1) 、Background music was first used _. A：in the cinemas and theatres in the USA B：in the offices and hospitals in the USA C：in the schools and churches in the USAD：in the factories, shops and restaurants in the USA(2) 、An American marketing expert has found background music c
6、an _. A：increase sales or factory productionB：create a soothing atmosphereC：make people slow downD：make people forget their worries(3) 、_ has no effect on sales. A：light musicB：slow musicC：lively musicD：none of the above(4) 、Slow music is useless in _ in increasing sales. A：shopsB：restaurantsC：facto
7、riesD：cinemasBMicrosoft founder Bill Gates has opened up about being a parent, stating that 13 is an appropriate age for a childs first cell phone.The 57-year-old, father-of-three, revealed on the Today Show that his children Jennifer and Rory were not allowed phones until their thirteenth birthday
8、and his youngest daughter Phoebe is still waiting for one.Weve chosen in our family that its 13 where you get a phone,” the self-made billionaire explained.He said as a result his children often return home from school complaining: All the other kids have it. Im the only one without it, and its so e
9、mbarrassing.Asked if he keeps passwords to his son and daughters email and Facebook accounts, Mr Gates said that he doesnt for Jennifer, 16, who he describes as independent. He admitted that monitoring online activity is a very tricky issue for parents now.” Despite their vast wealth, Mr and Mrs Gat
10、es, who live in Lake Medina, just outside Seattle, Washington, have said they want to give their children as normal an upbringing as It was previously reported that their youngsters have to complete household chores and are given a modest amount of pocket money. And in 2010 Mr Gates said that he int
11、ends to give most of his $61 billion fortune away rather than hand it down. That wouldnt be good either for my kids or society, he said. $来&源：Also during the Today Interview with host Matt Lauer, Mr Gates, who stepped down from Microsoft in 2008 to concentrate on philanthropy (慈善事业), said that helpi
12、ng others gives him same excitement as creating software. “What you really feel is what youve achieved. If a piece of software gets out there and lots of people love itit lets them get their work done in better waysthats exciting, he explained. 5. Bill Gates will not let his children own a cell phon
13、e _.A. until they reach the age of 13 B. if they dont really need one C. unless they do some housework D. before they become independent 6. Which of the following is true about Bill Gates children? A. All his children now have cell phones. B. Phoebe has her own cell phone.C. They are not given any p
14、ocket money. D. Jennifer can use the Internet freely. 7. What does the underlined word That refer to in the text? A. Being a parent as a billionaire.B. Handing all his money down to his children. C. Allowing his children to have their phones. D. Giving away all his money to good causes. 8. What is t
15、he text mainly about? A. How Bill Gates made himself a billionaire. B. How Bill Gates deals with his moneyC. How Bill Gates managed his business. D. How Bill Gates brings up his children. C If you choose only to complain and escape from a misfortune, it will always follow you wherever you go. But if
16、 you decide to be strong, the hardship will turn out to be a fortune on which new hopes will arise. In an accident, a boy lost both his arms and his fatherwho was the main source of support for the family. Since then, he has had to depend on the arms of his younger brother. For the sake of taking ca
17、re of him, his younger brother became his shadow, never leaving him alone for years. Except for writing with his toes, he was completely unable to do anything in his life. As the two brothers grew up together, they had their share of problems and they would often quarrel. Then one day, his younger b
18、rother wanted to leave, living his own life, as many normal people do. So he was heartbroken and didnt know what to do. A similar misfortune befell a girl, too. One night her mother, who suffered from chronic (慢性的) mental illness, disappeared. Her father went out to look for her mother, leaving her
19、alone at home. She tried to prepare meals for her parents, only to overturn the kerosene light on the stove, resulting in a fire which took her hands away. Though her elder sister who was studying in another city, showed her willingness to take care of her, she was determined to be completely indepe
20、ndent. At school, she always studied hard. Most of all she learned to be selfreliant. One day, the boy and the girl were both invited to appear on a television interview program. The boy told the TV host about his uncertain future at being left on his own, whereas the girl was full of enthusiasm for
21、 her life. They both were asked to write something on a piece of paper with their toes. The boy wrote: My younger brothers arms are my arms; while the girl wrote: Broken wings, flying heart.9. What attitude should we take towards a misfortune in the authors opinion?A. Trying to find an escape from i
22、t. B. Facing it bravely with a positive mind.C. Asking for help from your relatives. D. Ignoring it and living a normal life.10. Which of the following is true of the girl? A. She lost her mother in an accident. B. Her sister took good care of her. C. She was optimistic and full of courage. D. She l
23、ed a poor life with her father. 11. What did the girl mean by Broken wings, flying heart?A. Never give up hopes in face of hardship. B. Its not easy for her to live a normal life. 资*源%库C. If a bird loses its wings, it cannot fly. D. If you lose your hands, your life will be hard. DHomestay provides
24、English language students with the opportunity to speak English outside the classroom and the experience of being part of a British home.What to ExpectThe host will provide accommodation and meals. Rooms will be cleaned and bedcovers changed at least once a week. You will be given the house key and
25、the host is there to offer help and advice as well as to take an interest in your physical and mental health.资*源%库Accommodation ZonesHomstays are located in London mainly in Zones 2, 3 and 4 of the transport system. Most hosts do not live in the town centre as much of central London is commercial an
26、d not residential (居住的). Zones 3 and 4 often offer larger accommodation in a less crowded area. It is very convenient to travel in London by Underground.资*源%库 Meal Plans available Continental Breakfast Breakfast and Dinner Breakfast, Packed Lunch and DinnerIts important to note that few English fami
27、lies still provide a traditional cooked breakfast. Your accommodation includes Continental Breakfast which normally consists of fruit juice cereal (谷物类食品), bread and tea or coffee. Cheese, fruit and cold meat are not normally part of a Continental Breakfast in England. Dinners usually consist of mea
28、t or fish with vegetables followed by dessert, fruit and coffee.ZFriendsIf you wish to invite a friend over to visit, you must first ask your hosts permission. You have no right to entertain friends in a family home as some families feel it is an invasion of their privacy.Self-Catering Accommodation
29、 in Private HomesAccommodation on a room-only basis includes shared kitchen and bathroom facilities and often a main living room. This kind of accommodation offers an independent lifestyle and is more suitable for the long-stay student. However, it does not provide the same family atmosphere as an o
30、rdinary homestay and may not benefit those who need to practice English at home quite as much.WWW12The passage is probably written for _.A. hosts willing to receive foreign studentsB. foreigners hoping to build British cultureC. travellers planning to visit families in LondonD. English learners appl
31、ying to live in English homes13Which of the following will the host provide?A. Room cleaningB. Medical careC. Free transportD. Physical training14What can be inferred from Paragraph 3?A. Zone 4 is more crowded than Zone 2.B. The business centre of London is in Zone 1.C. Hosts dislike travelling to t
32、he city centre.D. Accommodation in the city centre is not provided.15Why do some people choose self-catering accommodation?A. To experience a warmer family atmosphere.B. To enrich their knowledge of English.C. To entertain friends as they like.D. To enjoy much more freedomEThe MississippiThe Mississ
33、ippi is a great river whose relationship with man goes way back beyond its discovery in the 16th century. The River Indians used it as a highway and as a source of food, and it was they who gave it its name“misi”meaning“great”and“sipi”meaning“water”When the length of its branch, the Missouri, is add
34、ed to it, the Mississippi becomes greater. 16 . From the source of the Missouri to the tip of the delta (三角洲), it is 2, 480 miles long.Great rivers are likely to suffer floods. In 1927 the Mississippi flooded 26 thousand acres, sweeping away farms, towns, everything in its path. In 1938 its floods d
35、rowned or killed 200 people and made millions homeless. Today the river has largely been controlled. 17 .Industries have spread down some of the waterways of the delta, but otherwise the delta is a remote place, the homeland of a little colony of French Canadians that the British drove out of Nova S
36、cotia in the 18th century. They still speak French, mixed with English, Indian, Spanish and Negro idioms. They keep to themselves, fanning the rich soil of the delta. 18 . 19 . Pioneers who first reached its banks wondered not only where it went, but what lay beyond. In 1764 the French founded a cit
37、y on the right bank of the river, and named it after their king, Louis XV. This city, named St. Louis, became the jumping-off place for the adventurous men and women who opened up the Great Plains, and the way to the Far West.Some 40 years earlier, at the beginning of the 18th century, the French ha
38、d founded another city just above the Mississippi delta, New Orleans. 20 . New Orleans is one of the great ports of the world, and one of the greatest terminals for both sea and river traffic.AIt was the Mississippi that made the city what it isBLevees, high banks built of earth, hold back the flood
39、 watersCTherefore, as we know, its the third longest river in the worldDIt is known that the“Great Water”has also been a frontier riverEHowever, they paddled up and down the Mississippi in their boats to seek their fortuneFThe“Great Water”always remains a thread, for the streets of the city are belo
40、w the level of the riverGThey call themselves Cajuns, who have actually been leading fairly primitive lives and preserving their own traditions二 完形填空（每题1.5分，共30分）A Love Note to My MomWhen I was a little girl, I would often accompany you as you modeled for fashion photographers. It was years later th
41、at I finally understood what role modeling 21 in your life. Little did I know you were 22 every penny you earned to go to 23 school.I cannot thank you enough for 24 you told me one autumn afternoon when I was nine. After finishing my homework, I wandered into the dining room where you were buried 25
42、 piles of law books, I was 26 . Why were you doing what I do - memorizing textbooks and studying for 27 ? When you said you were in law school, I was more puzzled. I didnt know Moms 28 be lawyers too. You smile and said, In life, you can do anything you want to do.As young as I was, that statement k
43、ept 29 in my ears. I watched as you faced the 30 of completing your studies, starting companies with Dad, while still being a 31 and a Mom of five kids. I was exhausted just watching you 32 . With your words of wisdom in my 33 mind, I suddenly felt unlimited freedom to dream. My whole world 34 . I s
44、et out to live my life filled with 35 , seeing endless possibilities for personal and professional achievements.Your words became my motto. I 36 found myself in the unique position of being either the first (woman doctor in Maryland Rotary) 37 one of the few women (chief medical reporters) in my fie
45、ld. I gained strength every time I said, Yes, Ill try that.Encouraged by your 38 , I have forged ahead (毅然前行) with my lifes journey, less afraid to make mistakes, and 39 meeting each challenge. You did it, and now Im 40 it. Sorry, got to run. So much to do, so many dreams to live.21.A. foundB. playe
46、dC. keptD. provided22.A. savingB. makingC. donatingD. receiving23.A. businessB. fashionC. lawD. medical24.A. whatB. thatC. whichD. where25.A. atB. toC. uponD. under26.A. amusedB. worriedC. puzzledD. disappointed27.A. rolesB. tests C. positions D. shows28.A. mustB. ought to C. need D. could29.A. ring
47、ingB. blowing C. falling D. Beating30.A. choicesB. chances C. challenges D. changes31.A. professorB. doctor C. reporter D. model32.A. in dangerB. in action C. in troubleD. in charge33.A. weakB. powerful C. youthfulD. empty34.A. came backB. closed downC. went byD. opened up35.A. hopeB. hardshipC. har
48、monyD. sadness36.A. constantlyB. shortlyC. hardlyD. nearly37.A. andB. butC. orD. for38.A. descriptionB. statementC. praiseD. introduction39.A. secretlyB. curiouslyC. carelessD. eagerly40.A. doingB. consideringC. correctingD. reading三语篇填空（在空白处填入适当的词汇，每空最多两词.每题1.5分，共15分） Lets talk about Sherlock ! You
49、 know who I mean , Sherlock Holmes of course ！I have very quickly learnt _41_ he is not just popular in the UK, but is huge around the world . In my first lesson I asked the students _42_ (tell ) me what they knew about the UK . _43_ my surprise , most classes put Sherlock Holmes first .And I even h
50、ave a student _44_ English name is Sherlock !But who is Sherlock Holmes ? He is a character _45_ (create ) by British doctor Sir Arthur Conan Doyle .He first appeared in print in 1887 , and has been _46_ part of popular culture for over a century . He has become _47_ (know） for his deductive reasoni
51、ng (演绎推理）. In total , Holmes appears in four novels and 56 short stories . Most of these _48_ （write）from the view of his friend Dr . Watson . He has the honor of _49 _ (hold ) the Guinness World Record for the “Most Portrayed Movie Character” . More than seventy _50_ (act) have played the role in o
52、ver 200 films .四 短文改错 This afternoon , I was going home after school when I sudden heard someone crying . I looked around and found a boy sit on the ground . I was wondering that had happened to him . So I went to a boy and asked him what was wrong . He was pointed to a ball in a deep hole . I want
53、to help him , but the hole was out of my reach . Quite by chances , an idea came to my mind . I quickly fetched some water and poured into the hole . With the water rising , the ball came up in the same time . The boy got back his ball happily but thanked me for my help .五.写作7月1日，你校学生志愿者去阳光敬老院（Sunshine Nursing Home ）开展志愿者活动。假定你是学校英语报的记者，请写一篇短文，报道此次活动。内容包括：1. 时间.地点.活动2. 老人们的反应3. 简短评论4. 注意行文连贯，可适当增加细节，80-100词版权所有：高考资源网()
