1、音德尔第一中学2017-2018下学年期中考试高二英语试卷第二部分 阅读理解 (共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）A Steven Williams, an American father of 14-year-old Peter who has autism(自闭症), searched on the Internet to find a specific kind of little blue cup for his son.When Peter was two, Steven gave him a little blue cup that
2、was made in China and ever since the cup has become one of the most important things in Peters life. Steven never thought that the little cup would cause such a big problem. Peter became dependent on this cup because ever since he received the gift he would only drink water from the exact type of li
3、ttle blue cup. Over 12 years, Peter refused to drink water without the cup. Steven was worried about this because their current cup could break soon and he needed to find a replacement for his son to drink with. The problem was that the cup was no longer being produced.Steven tried to take Peter to
4、a doctor to solve the cup problem, but it was of no use. So Steven decided to seek help from the public on Twitter. He got a lot of responses and the enthusiasm people from all over the world, which gave him confidence and hope. Many strangers found their identical cup and offered to send them to Pe
5、ter. Though Steven received a lot of help, he still was concerned. All the cups he received would eventually break. As time passed, it would be even harder to find the same cups.The situation took a surprising turn when the baby products company Tommee Tippee UK got in touch with Steven. They sent a
6、 team to China, and they found the same exact model for the cup in the factory that first made it. The company and the Chinese factory decided to make as many as 500 cups for Peter, and Steven was thrilled about all this.21.What would happen to Peter without the cup?A.He would feel sad. B.He would b
7、reak other cups.C.He would quit drinking water. D.He would suffer from autism.22.Where did Steven decide to seek help?A.From a social network. B.From an American company.C.From a team of researchers. D.From a Chinese factory.23.What is the best title for the text?A.Enthusiastic people Gave Cups to P
8、eterB.American Boy Preferred Chinese CupC.Concerned Father Sought Medical Treatment for PeterD.Chinese Factory Helped American Boy Get Favorite CupBWhen I was a child, I had very mixed feelings about my father. Most of the time, he was distant. At meals, he would preach (说教) something to us, his unw
9、illing audience. And he thought he was always right.Usually I would argue with him fiercely, yet still he managed to defeat me every time, leaving me frustrated and angry. Sometimes I just hated him and seldom talked with him. After moving away from home at age 18, I realized that I could change mys
10、elf by letting go of my need to be right. I wrote dad a letter asking if he was interested in becoming friends. Dad was excited at the idea. Yet after a brief, enjoyable period of about two months, I found those same old patterns again. However, I still held to my decision. Gradually, I learned to h
11、old my tongue. When discussion turned to debate, I would do my very best not to prove him wrong. By the end of six months, I had done it! I could sit through a conversation where dad was telling me how I was wrong and didnt argue with him.As I got better at this, I could accept and even love my dad.
12、 One day when he was again preaching some rules, I simply nodded my head occasionally. Then I heard, “Well, Fred, what do you think?” From that point on, dad and I began having meaningful conversations.I was amazed that once I made the big changes, dad changed, too! From that point on, our relations
13、hip gradually grew warmer and deeper.24. Why did the author use to be angry with his father?A. His father talked too much about something unimportant.B. He used to be defeated when arguing about something.C. He thought his father didnt love him.D. His father expected too much of him.25. The author d
14、ecided to improve his relationship with his father by being a(n) .A. excellent debater B. considerate assistant C. patient instructor D. good listener26. What does the underlined part “my decision” in the second paragraph refer to?A. The decision to improve the relationship with my father.B. The dec
15、ision to help my father to make more friends.C. The decision to argue again with my father.D. The decision to stop talking with my father.27. We can infer from the text that .A. accepting and loving others can help improve peoples relationshipB. insisting on ones own ideas is important to people of
16、all agesC. giving up something is a wise decision all the timeD. respecting parents is necessary for young people CPhotography is a great career choice, which can help people focus on being creative.As a photographer you are not going to be successful unless you have subjects to shoot (拍摄). Luckily,
17、 it is not difficult to find photography subjects. Almost everything around you can be a subject for your next photo. Most photographers like to focus on one type of subject so that they can become an expert in that area. Early on you should determine what you like to shoot, and then stick to that s
18、ubject for a while. The best way to determine what photography subject is best for you is to try out each one. After you shoot everything you will have a better idea of what you want to focus on.There are some skills a photographer should keep in mind. When you take a picture, you can move in closer
19、 for a better shot. In this way, you can make your subject clearer, which helps your viewer understand and appreciate your photo. With regards to the location, its best to shoot with the sun behind you. Besides, weather is important during taking pictures. If its cloudy, simply keep the sky out of y
20、our pictures as much as possible. Also, dont allow yourself to be filled with fears of using settings (背景). If you are afraid of upsetting someone by taking his picture, just go up and ask if its okay. Ask him to agree with your request and offer a print in return.28. From which aspects does the aut
21、hor talk about photography?A. Places and requirements. B. Subjects and skills.C. Experience and appreciation. D. Processes and conditions.29. To be a good photographer, youd better .A. choose one type of subject to shoot and focus on itB. collect different information about your photosC. ask other p
22、hotographers for professional adviceD. get specialized training before taking photos30. How many pieces of advice does the text offer in Paragraph 3?A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.31. When taking photos of others, a photographer can get over the fear by .A. giving them something in return B. ask
23、ing for their approvalC. making them relaxed D. appearing confident D Since the first Earth Day in 1970, Americans have gotten a lot “greener” toward the environment . “We didnt know at that time that there even was an environment, let alone that there was a problem with it, ”says Bruce Anderson, pr
24、esident of Earth Day USA. But what began as nothing important in public affairs has grown into a social movement . Business people, political leaders, university professors, and especially millions of grass-roots Americans are taking part in the movement. “The understanding has increased many, many
25、times, ”says Gaylord Nelson, the former governor from Wisconsin, who thought up the first Earth Day. According to US government reports , emissions (排放)from cars and trucks have dropped from 10. 3 million tons a year to 5. 5 tons . The number of cities producing CO beyond the standard has been reduc
26、ed from 40 to 9 . Although serious problems still remain and need to be dealt with , the world is a safer and healthier place . A kind of “Green thinking ” has become part of practices . Great improvement has been achieved . In 1988 there were only 600 recycling programs ; today in 1995 there are ab
27、out 6, 600 . Advanced lights , motors , and building designs have helped save a lot of energy and therefore prevented pollution . Twenty five years ago , there were hardly any education programs for environment . Today , its hard to find a public school , university , or law school that does not hav
28、e such a kind of program . ” Until we do that , nothing else will change! ” say Bruce Anderson . 32. According to Anderson , before 1970, Americans had little idea about _.A. the social movement B. recycling techniquesC. environmental problems D. the importance of Earth Day 33. Where does the suppor
29、t for environmental protection mainly come from?A .The grass roots level B. The business circle C. Government officials D. University professors 34. What have Americans achieved in environmental protection ? A. They have cut car emissions to the lowest B. They have settled their environmental proble
30、ms C. They have lowered their CO levels in forty cities. D. They have reduced pollution through effective measures . 35.What is especially important for environmental protection according to the last paragraph ?A .Education B. Planning C. Green living D. COreduction 第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）You all can
31、 make a difference on a daily basis. Sure, everyone is busy, but you should never be too busy to say hello or to offer a helping hand. 36_- It is usually the simplest acts that make the biggest difference. As you go about your daily activities, there are many things you can do that would make someon
32、es day. The perfect place to do this is in the elevator. 37_ If youve noticed, the majority of people that get on elevators do not acknowledge the person standing right next to them. Everyone tries to pretend that they are there all alone. Do you think that it would make a difference if someone said
33、 “hello” or “have a good day”? Yes. 38_Praise someone that provides you with good service. The waitress/waiter at the restaurant, the cashier at the grocery store, the mechanic at auto repair shop, and the list goes on. 39_Appreciate those who provide you with the best service and watch their faces
34、light up and pride swell up within them.40_Everyone is in such a hurry these days, and this simple act has gone by the wayside. A lot of people run over the elderly because they have to get to where theyre going. Slow down, take a look, and assist that person that may require your assistance. Most l
35、ikely, it would make a difference to them and you would feel better as well.A. It doesnt have to be a big gesture.B. Assist an elderly person across the street.C. It may be the one thing a person needs to get through their day.D. Acknowledge everyone that is near you by smiling and greeting them. E.
36、 For such a simple gesture, its amazing how few people do it consistently.F. It would make the world a much better place, and that should be the goal for everyone.G. Surveys show that a big complaint from employees is that they dont feel appreciated.第二部分 完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)As I entered the eme
37、rgency room, she lay there still under a white sheet. The doctor turned around and said, “We 41_ your mother had a stroke(中风) affecting her entire right side.” My biggest 42_ was that she would have brain damage and not know 43_ I was. I said “Its Lisa” and held her left hand. That night, feeling sc
38、ared and 44_, I cried for hours until I 45_ fell asleep.The next day my mother 46_ exercising her left hand, arm and leg in the bed. 47_ her stroke, she had taken an exercise class, so she knew that it was important to keep 48_. Later on, with rehabilitation(康复治疗), she learned how to feed herself an
39、d talk 49_. She regained a lot of her 50_ with only slight difficulty in finding the correct word or pronunciation. My mother didnt allow the physical 51_ to stop her. 52_ her body was disabled, her will was not. One day, before I was about to 53_ the nursing home, she wanted to 54_ me how she could
40、 get to the dining hall. I said, “Ill get you someone.” She said, “55_, Ill do it myself.” I stepped back and gave her some 56_. She used her left arm and hand to move the wheel of her chair and her left foot to push herself forward. And I 57_ proudly as she reached her intended destination. More fo
41、rtunately, four months later, her right thumb could move. With her positive thinking, my mother 58_ me to live in the moment. Her positive 59_ helped me keep going and have faith. 60_ loved my mother. Who wouldnt? She was the one sitting in the wheelchair at the nursing home with a big smile on her
42、face. 41. A. expect B. agree C. think D. decide42. A. fear B. challenge C. wish D. mistake43. A. where B. how C. what D. who44. A. tired B. helpless C. surprised D. amazed45. A. suddenly B. quickly C. finally D. immediately46. A. began B. stopped C. kept D. considered47. A. During B. After C. Over D
43、. Before48. A. laughing B. moving C. working D. relaxing49. A. loudly B. clearly C. again D. more50. A. sense B. ability C. energy D. speech51. A. looks B. features C. activities D. losses52. A. Because B. Although C. Unless D. When53. A. leave B. clean C. approach D. visit54. A. tell B. remind C. s
44、how D. warn55. A. Yes B. No C. Sorry D. Bye56. A. room B. help C. attention D. time57. A. watched B. stood C. talked D. walked58. A. intended B. taught C. trained D. persuaded59. A. remark B. evidence C. response D. attitude60. A. Someone B. Nobody C. Everyone D. Most第三部分 语言知识运用 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分
45、)阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。Are you truly happy? Do you know how to achieve happiness? The following are a few tips 61_ will help bring happiness to you.Set 62_ (practice) goals for yourself. You will have a good mood when you achieve these goals. Make friends with happy people. Most probab
46、ly youll think positively if you 63_ (surround) with people who think positively. When something goes wrong, try to figure out a 64_ (solve). Truly happy people dont allow problems to affect 65_ (they) moods.Spend a few minutes each day 66_ (think) about the things that make you happy. These few min
47、utes will give you the opportunity 67_ (focus) on the positive things in your life and will lead you to continuous happiness.68_ is also important to take some time each day to do something nice for yourself. Whether you treat yourself 69_ a delicious lunch, take a bath or 70_ (simple) spend a few m
48、inutes on your appearance, you are likely to put yourself in a better mood.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）请修改下面的短文。短文中共有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。The summe
49、r holiday is coming. My classmates and I are talking about how to do during the holiday. We can chose between staying at home and take a trip. If we stay at home, it is comfortable but there is no need to spend money. But in that case, we will learn little about world. If we go on a trip abroad, we
50、can broaden you view and gain knowledges we cannot get from books. Some classmates suggest we can go to places of interest nearby. I thought that it is a good idea. It does not cost many, yet we can still learn a lot.第二节 书面表达 (满分25分)假定你是李华，你校的交换生Tom对中国的民间艺术很感兴趣，本周五学校将要举办”校园文化周，请你写一份封电子邮件，邀请Tom去体验编织艺
51、术，内容包括：1.提出邀请并简述原因2.活动的内容（观看编织艺术的竹子编椅子，装饰品等展览并从中了解编织艺术的历史，；邀请一些资深教授做一场关于促进编织艺术发展的报告，进而更好的了解编织艺术3.约定与Tom见面的时间和地点4.期待对方的接受邀请并回信。提示：校园文化周:The Campus Culture Festival 民间艺术：folk art 编织艺术：weaving art. 装饰品：decoration 内容：content Dear Tom，参考答案A: CAD B: BDAA C: B ACB D: CADA E: AECGB 1-5 CADBC 6-10 ADBCD 11-1
52、5 DBACB 16-20 AABDC41. that / which 42. practical 43. are surrounded 44. solution 45. their 46. thinking 47. to focus 48. It 49. to 50. simplyThe summer holiday is coming. My classmates and I are talking about how to do whatduring the holiday. We can chose between staying at home and take a trip. If
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54、shouldplaces of interest nearby. I thought that it is a good idea. It does not cost many, yet we think much can still learn a lot.书面表达One possible version:Dear Tom，Here comes a piece of good news. The Campus Culture Festival will be hosted this Friday. Since you have a great interest in Chinese folk
55、 art, its a great pleasure for me to invite you to join us.The activity is scheduled to last about two hours, from 3:30pm to 5:30pm in the school hall. It covers a wide variety of content. Not only can we appreciate weaving works ranging from chairs to decorations, but also well know a lot about the
56、 history of the weaving art.In addition, some distinguished professors will be invited to deliver a lecture about how to promote the development of the weaving art, during which time you will be definitely gain a better understanding of it. By the way, if you are available, well meet at three outside the school gate.How I hope you can take my invitation into consideration! Your timely reply will be highly appreciated. Yours,Li Hua
