1、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。1. How long does the woman want to play?A. About seven days.B. About five days.C. About twelve days.2. How many people could go for a drive in the mans opinion?A.
2、Only one of them.B. The two of themC. Their whole family.3. Which of the following can tell the movie scared the girls?A. They couldnt stop talking about itB. They screamed.C. They were talking loudly.4. What is the man doing?A. Making a request.B. Offering a suggestion.C. Asking for permission.5. H
3、ow much is the mans telephone bill?A. $ 50.B. $ 24.C. $ 30.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；听完各小题将给出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、7题。6. How many stops are there to Hayfield Road?A. Five.B. Four.C. Three.7. Why does th
4、e woman think it is no trouble to show the man the way?A. Because she will have to go past there.B. Because she lives there.C. Because she works nearby there.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. When do they hope to send out the first shipment?A. In May.B. In June.C. In August.9. What would the woman like to do in the
5、 meeting?A. Make some arrangements for the next week.B. Go over the marketing plan.C. Meet some ad companies.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What did Chinese people prefer to do to their beloved in the past?A. Speak out love.B. Send something.C. Sing in front.11. What is the peoples attitude to speaking out lo
6、ve to beloved?A. Embarrassed.B. Surprised.C. Disappointed.12. What is influencing young people in modem China?A. Confucian (孔子的) thoughts.B. Eastern thoughts.C. Western thoughts.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What is the man going to do?A. Change some US dollars.B. Change some UK dollars.C. Change some HK dol
7、lars.14. What is the exchange rate?A. 100 American dollars to 72 pounds.B. 700 American dollars to 405 pounds.C. 700 American dollars to 400 pounds.15. How much does the man want to change?A. $ 700.B. $ 400.D. $ 500.16. What kind of notes does he want?A. 20, 5 and small change.B. 100, 50 and small c
8、hanges.C. 100 and small changes.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. How many Wollemi Pine (瓦勒迈松) do exist an the wild?A. More than 100.B. 100.C. Less than 100.18. Where does the Taronga Zoo sit?A. In the downtown.B. Far away from the downtown.C. On the other side of Sydney Harbour.19. Where is the birthplace of m
9、odem Australia?A. The Rocks.B. The shops.C. The cafes.20. What place is Sydney according to the textA. A place to escape summer.B. A place to escape winter.C. A place to escape sunshine.第二部分 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，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AIs it your dream to fly
10、and to work in space? Do you want to be a NASA astronaut? Like many jobs, the first thing would be to fill out the application. A record-breaking 18,300 people filled out applications recently when NASA announced it was filling its 2017 Astronaut Candidate program. But out of those 18.300 applicants
11、, just eight to 14 will be hired by the U.S. space agency.It will take 18 months to decide who will be in the new class of astronauts. NASA will review all of the files, which will later go to its current team of astronauts, to make sure they meet the basic qualifications.The first requirement is th
12、e applicants must be U.S. citizens. They need a college degree in engineering, biological science, physical science, computer science, or mathematics. They also need at least three years of experience in a similar field or at least 1,000 hours as a jet airline pilot.There are requirements to pass a
13、physical test. And then there are personality qualities tests as well. What kinds of personalities is NASA looking for in an astronaut? NASAs Selection Manager Anne Roemer said, “I think leadership , teamwork, the ability to not only work on a team, lead a team, but also follow, be a follower on a t
14、eam. Communication certainly plays a role, so its some pretty common skills that I think translate into even other professions.”About 120 applicants will be invited to the Johnson Space Centre in Houston, Texas, for a first round of interviews, about half of whom will go back for a second round. Onc
15、e selected, they must complete two years of training in everything about spaceflight-things like learning about all the systems used by NASA, walking in space and Russian language training. Until the U.S. has a working vehicle to launch into space, NASA still depends on Russia to get astronauts into
16、 space.21. What is the percentage of employment among the applicants?A. About half of themB. About 8 to 14C. About 120 applicantsD. Less than 0.08 percent22. Which do you think is the most important personality quality according to NASAS Selection Manager?A. DevotionB. Team spiritC. CommunicationD.
17、Perseverance23. Which is NOT the basic requirement the applicants have to meet?A. A college degree in required areas.B. Related experience.C. Speaking Russian fluently.D. Passing physical and personality tests.24. Which may be the best title for the passage?A. What is takes to be an astronaut?B. Wha
18、t an astronaut should train in?C. NASA welcome its most applicants ever.D. NASA 2017 Astronaut Candidate program.BThis may be sad to hear, but the number of Britains famous red telephone boxes has been falling for decades. The phone box is iconic (标志性的) to foreign fans of Britain and visitors to the
19、 country. There are still many left to enjoy, however.There is deep feeling for the bright red iron-and-glass boxes with the Queens coat of arms. The places that still have the red box are mostly small and in the countryside. In these places, the phone box may be a symbol of community, as well as a
20、landmark.But there are still several cities, including London, that still have original red phone boxes in place.For tourists, they probably make the perfect background for a selfie (自拍照). Visit London any day in the summer and youll see people with their smart phones taking photos with the red box
21、behind them. People who receive the photo will have no trouble guessing where the selfie was taken.Ever since mobile phones became more widespread, there has been less and less point in public phones. But although the red boxes are no longer popular places to make a call from, new uses are being fou
22、nd for them all the time. The famous design created by Giles Gilbert Scott back in 1924 lives on, but in ways the British architect would never have imagined.Some of the new ways the phone boxes are being used are quite unusual. For example, some have been changed into tiny coffee shops. Others are
23、hat stores. In one remote area of the country, a red box that had not been used for a long time has been turned into a small lending library.Even back in their heyday in the last century, phone boxes were put to other uses. Some people even used them as toilets in an emergency.But for many, they wer
24、e a safe place to hide if you were caught up in the rain. Britains weather is unpredictable: sun one moment, heavy rain the next. So if you are planning to visit the UK and want the perfect British selfie, standing inside a red telephone box in a rainstorm may be your best bet.25. According to the a
25、uthor, the red phone boxes in Britain are special because .A. they can be put into different kinds of useB. they are only found in the British countrysideC. they hold great meaning to some British communitiesD. they have a deep connection with the royal family26 We can learn from the article that Br
26、itish red phone boxes .A. are mostly made of wood and glassB. first appeared in big cities such as LondonC. were designed by a British architect in the 1930sD. are not used much for phone calls these days27. The underlined word “heyday” in the second to last paragraph probably means .A. a popular ti
27、meB. a bad timeC. an unusual timeD. a happy time28. The purpose of the last paragraph is to .A. explain how to deal with Britains changeable weatherB. describe a common way of making use of a red phone box in the UKC. advise visitors to take a selfie standing inside a red telephone boxD. show how to
28、 use a red phone box in the case of an emergencyCA Guide to the UniversityFoodThe TWU Cafeteria is open 7am to 8pm. It serves snacks, drinks ice cream bars and meals. You can pay with cash or your ID cards. You can add meal money to your ID cards at the Front Desk, Even you do not buy your food in t
29、he cafeteria, you can use the tables to eat your lunch, to have meetings and to study.If you are on campus in the evening or late at night, you can buy snacks, fast food, and drinks in the Lower Cafe located in the bottom level of the Douglas Centre. This area is often used for entertainment such as
30、 concerts, games or TV watching.RelaxationThe Glob, located in the bottom level of McMillan Hall, is available for relaxing, studying, cooking, and eating. Monthly activities are held here for all international students. Hours are 10 am to 10 pm, closed on Sundays.HealthLocated on the top floor of D
31、ouglas Hall, the Wellness Centre is committed to physical, emotional and social health. A doctor and nurse are available if you have health questions or need immediate medical help or personal advice. The cost of this is included in your medical insurance. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9 am to noon an
32、d 1:00 to 4:30 pm.Academic SupportAll students have access to the Writing Centre on the upper floor of Douglas Hall. Here, qualified volunteers will work with you on written work, grammar, vocabulary, and other academic skills. You can sign up for an appointment on the sign-up sheet outside the door
33、 two 30-minute appointments per week maximum. This service is free.TransportationThe TWU Express is a shuttle service. The shuttle transports students between campus and the shopping centre, leaving from the Mattson Centre. Operation hours are between 8 am and 3 pm. Saturdays only. Round trip fare i
34、s $ 1.29. Where and when can you cook your own food? A. The Globe, Friday.B. The Lower Cafe, Sunday.C. The TWU Cafeteria, Friday.D. The McMillan Hall, Sunday.30. The Guide tells us that the Wellness Centre .A. is open six days a weekB. offers services free of chargeC. trains students in medical care
35、D. gives advice on metal health31 .How can you seek help from the Writing Centre?A. By applying online.B. By calling the centre.C. By filling in a sign-up.D. By going to the centre directly32. What is the function of the TWU Express?A. To carry students to the lecture halls.B. To provide students wi
36、th campus tours.C. To take students to the Mattson Centre.D. To transport students to and from the stores.D“Languages are important,” “I know theyre hard but dont give up,” “Theyll help you in life”.I was told these words of encouragement over and over again, I would always roll my eyes, ignore them
37、 and continue to stress over the past and future tense and any numbers over 20.I have studied languages from a young age. I began learning Greek aged 10. when my family and I moved there for two years. At first it was difficult and I had no idea whether I would be able to learn the language and use
38、it productively, but eventually it started to make sense.Slowly, very slowly, I started to get an immense (巨大的) sense of pride from using words and phrases I had learnt, overhearing (偷听) conversations and (almost) understanding everything that was said.Eight years later I started university back in
39、England, where I met one of my best friends. Guess how we became best friends? She spoke Greek as a second language, I spoke Greek as a second language, that was our conversation starter. We went for coffee and from that moment we were inseparable. I was always told I would meet people through langu
40、ages and it would open up doors for me, and that was one of the first moments where I believed it. Sometimes it comes down to something small like that, to make you realise what youre doing is 100 percent worth it.I was encouraged by my family to continue on the language path since I started learnin
41、g at the age of 10, so I took up German and it was really challenging. There were a lot of times I thought I was going to give up, but I am so glad I didnt; when I was 18, I didnt get into the university I wanted, or get to study the course I wanted, I had no idea what I was going to do. I changed m
42、y plan and applied to go to the University of Manchester instead, to study Spanish. I had never studied Spanish before; they saw that I had studied Greek and German and offered me a place! Now I am in Spain for a year having an amazing time and enjoying the sunshine, working as an English language a
43、ssistant in a lovely little primary school.It was a wonderful chain of events; if I had ignored everybody who encouraged me to study languages, gave up when it was hard and didnt practice, I would not be doing what I am doing right now, and ray life would be totally different. Im glad I listened.My
44、advice: its true, languages arc important, immerse (使沉浸于) yourself in them, work hard and enjoy the benefits (because there are a lot!).33. When offered tips on learning languages, the author A. kept them in mind carefullyB. didnt pay any attention to themC. tried to test whether they were true or n
45、otD. would react with a huge sense of pride.34. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the author?A. She started learning Greek because of her strong interest in it.B. She fell in love with the Greek language as she slowly mastered it.C. She dreamt of learning languages at the University of
46、 Manchester.D. She met her best friend in her Spanish language class.35. What is the article mainly about?A. The most effective way to learn a second language.B. The difficulties the author once had in learning languages.C. The importance and advantages of learning a second language.D. The authors l
47、anguage learning experiences and how she benefited from them.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。选项中有两项为多余选项。Making words shorter is a common habit of English speakers today.It seems that most sayings or popular words have their own abbreviation. 36. For example, LOL stands for “laughi
48、ng out loud”，IMO is “in my opinion” and BTW is “by the way”. US technology website Lifewire made a list of the most common abbreviations in 2016.Simple ones you may already know - like BTW, IMO and IDK (I dont know) made the list. 37. They include TFW (that feeling when), and FTW (for the win). TFW
49、is sometimes used along with a funny photo to describe your feelings, while FTW is a kind of internet cheer used to express happiness. 38. You can use this one before you tell someone what you think about something.39. Terry Wood, a foreign language teacher from Leonardtown, US, says the habits have
50、 lowered his students writing abilities. “They do not capitalize (大写) words or use punctuation anymore,” Wood told US News. “40. ”A. The list is meant to be good fun.B. Another interesting learn is IMHO (in my humble opinion).C. But there were lots of other more difficult ones on the list, too.D. Th
51、is happens a lot when they are used on social media or in a text message.E. Any word longer than one syllable (音节) is now abbreviated to one.F. Researchers identified several ways in which teens changed language while speaking online.G. However, some people believe these abbreviations are also causi
52、ng problems.第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（ABCD）中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。I lived with a rat. Possibly he was a mouse. I never 41 him. At night, when he thought I was 42 , I heard him dragging things around and walking into things. Perhaps he was half blind
53、. Whatever the case, he had 43 eating habits.On the counter in the 44 were bags of croissants (羊角面包), nuts and fruit but he would only 45 himself to the Cheetos. He made a careful hole in the 46 and then ate from it. I had to 47 the snacks he touched.This animal was 48 . If he had gone after somethi
54、ng other than Cheetos, perhaps we could have worked out a deal.One day, I found out he had upgraded his technique. I discovered in a drawer in the kitchen that he had 49 a lot of food. Was my new drawer his new nest? I had to ask people how to 50 him. I didnt like the suggestions - glue boxes and po
55、ison.My neighbor had an idea about what to do with pest. Ill 51 this, he said one day. He took out a handful of Cheetos from the 52 , coated them with dishwashing liquid and placed them carefully 53 , in the shape of a scary face.“Are you hoping to 54 him?” I asked. And when the next day the food wa
56、s 55 , not even orange crumbs (碎屑) remaining, I said: “Failure!”After waiting for the greedy animal to 56 for over a week, as the days went by, it was 57 there would be no further sign of my nighttime 58 . My neighbors plan 59 after all.Now, I am the only one who 60 Cheetos in this house.41. A. foll
57、owedB. noticedC. sawD. kept42. A. eatingB. talkingC. sleepingD. watching43. A. badB. goodC. traditionalD. normal44. A. kitchenB. bedroomC. garageD. doorway45. A. teachB. helpC. protectD. enjoy46. A. bagB. canC. pocketD. box47. A. bring ouB. divide upC. put awayD. throw out48. A. cleverB. greedyC. lu
58、ckyD. reasonable49. A. producedB. sharedC. savedD. wasted50. A. take hold ofB. put up withC. go along withD. get rid of51. A. discussB. handleC. acceptD. prepare52. A. plateB. drawerC. refrigeratorD. bottle53. A. aroundB. backC. behindD. ahead54. A. meetB. foolC. frightenD. touch55. A. leftB. mixedC
59、. goneD. hidden56. A. come backB. catch upC. move onD. give up57. A. clearB. necessaryC. funnyD. strange58. A. neighborB. partnerC. guestD. visitor59. A. failedB. improvedC. passedD. worked60. A. buysB. eatsC. makesD. dislikes第三部分：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）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确
60、形式。As a doctor, I became the 61. (great) surgeon in the country and the president of the National Society of Surgeons. For this reason, a celebration 62. (hold) in my honor But I couldnt help feeling sad.On the day, my friend came up to me and said: “Youve achieved something that others cant even dr
61、eam about. 63. are you so sad?”“Ive achieved something that I didnt even want,” I said, “I 64. wanted to be a surgeon and now I cant escape from it. If I would suffer a 65. (fail) then maybe I would have a chance to do something that I really love. But for now, Im chained to a thing that I dont even
62、like.”“You 66. be joking?” my friend cried out, “The biggest honor for a surgeon is 67. (become) the president of our national society. Your wife is happy, your children are happy. Everyone has the highest respect for you!”But I don t respect myself, thats 68. is wrong. I wanted to be a dancer, but
63、my parents were against 69. and I listened to them. I was weak. I became a great surgeon, but I am not working in the field that I wanted to devote my life 70. . That is why I am unhappy.第四部分 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以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、
64、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。When Western parents are expected a baby, they start to think long and hardly about what they will name their child. The child will have to live with a name for their whole life
65、after all.Some parents seem focus on finding a name that is distinctive, a name that everybody likes it and nobody else uses. Also, sometimes it goes horribly wrong. One musician named his child Audio Science, while other couple named their kid Pirate. Recently, some parents in the US and Europe hav
66、e gone as far as pay someone to come up with a name for them. Some companies charge a couple hundred dollars, and one Swiss company charges about $ 30,000 think of a unique name that has never been used before.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假如你叫李华，你们的外教老师Mr Jenkins邀请你和几名同学今晚去他的公寓参加他的生日派对。但你临时有事不能赴约。请给他写一封邮件，内容包括：1.
67、祝他生日乐；2.表示歉意；3.说明原因；注意：1.词数100左右：2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。内蒙古赤峰市2016-2017学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题答案第一部分 听力(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)1-5 CCCBB 6-10 CABAA 11-15 ACBAB 16-20 CBBAB第二部分 阅读理解（共两节；40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）21-24 DBCA 25-28 CDAB 29-32 ADCD 33-35 BBD第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）36-40 D C B G E第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形
68、填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）41-45 CCAAB 46-50 ADBCD 51-55 BBBCC 56-60 AADDB第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）61. greatest 62. was held 63. Why 64. never 65. failure 66. must 67. becoming 68. what 69. it 70. to第四部分 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）1. expectedexpecting 2. hardlyhard 3. athe/that 4. focusf
69、ocused 5.去掉 everybody likes后的it6. AlsoHowever 7. otheranother 8. paypaying 9. andbut 10. think前to第二节 书面表达（满分25分）Dear Mr Jenkins,Happy birthday to you! It is my honour to be invited to your birthday party tonight. But I am terribly sorry to say that I cant accept your invitation. Just now I received
70、a notice by a company which offered me a chance to have an interview tomorrow. To broaden my horizon and gain some experience, I applied to the company for a temporary position in my winter holiday. I cherish it the chance so much that I have to make prepare full preparations for it. You are not only my best teacher but also my best friend. It is sure that you will give me your understanding.A bunch of flowers with my best wishes will reach you tonight. Happy birthday to you again.YoursLi Hua
