1、河北定州中学2016-2017学年第一学期高二承智班12月考英语试卷一、选择题1Our hope immediately _ after hearing the news that we would have one more chanceArose BincreasedClifted Dgrew2This summers first heavy rainfall turned Kunming, _ capital city of Yunnan province into _ world of water.A. a, a B. a, the C. /, a D. the, the3Robert
2、 is said _ abroad, but I dont know what country he studied in.A. to have studied B. to studyC. to be studying D. to have been studying4She _ her husband after years of unhappiness and married again soon.A. divorced B. divorced fromC. divorced with D. was divorced5You hurt her feelings _ what you sai
3、d yesterday.A. because B. as C. because of D. since6Despite her recent surgery she has been carrying on _.A. consequently B. otherwise C. likewise D. regardless7-Are you going to the summer camp next month?-_. I cant miss such a good opportunity to temper myself.A. It all depends B. Im afraid notC.
4、You bet D. No way8I just cant believe that Ella the cat has left me forever. _ and cry. Dont hold it in.A. Dont worry B. Go ahead来源:学*科*网Z*X*X*KC. Forget it D. Help yourself9Our mothers sat us down to read and paint, _ all we really wanted to do was to make a mess.A. since B. as C. unless D. when10Y
5、ou probably have noticed that people express similar ideas in different ways, _ the situation they are in.A. bringing about B. depending onC. getting into D. leading to二、阅读理解 The Enigma（谜）of BeautyThe search for beauty spans centuries and continents. Paintings of Egyptians dating back over 4,000 yea
6、rs show both men and women painting their nails and wearing makeup. In 18th-century France, wealthy noblemen wore large wigs (假发) of long, white hair to make themselves attractive. Today, people continue to devote a lot of time and money to their appearance.There is at least one good reason for the
7、desire to be attractive: beauty is power. Studies suggest that good-looking people make more money, get called on more often in class, and are regarded as friendlier.But what exactly is beauty? Its difficult to describe it clearly, and yet we know it when we see it. And our awareness of it may start
8、 at a very early age. In one set of studies, six-month-old babies were shown a series of photographs. The faces on the pictures had been rated for attractiveness by a group of college students. In the studies, the babies spent more time looking at the attractive faces than the unattractive ones.The
9、idea that even babies can judge appearance makes perfect sense to many researchers. In studies by psychologists, men consistently showed a preference for women with larger eyes, fuller lips, and a smaller nose and chin while women prefer men with large shoulders and a narrow waist. According to scie
10、ntists, the mind unconsciously tells men and women that these traitsthe full lips, clear skin, strong shouldersequal health and genetic well-being.Not everyone thinks the same way, however. “Our hardwiredness can be changed by all sorts of expectationsmostly cultural,” says C. Loring Brace, an anthr
11、opologist at the University of Michigan. What is considered attractive in one culture might not be in another. Look at most Western fashion magazines: the women on the pages are thin. But is this “perfect” body type for women worldwide? Scientists answer is no; what is considered beautiful is subjec
12、tive and varies around the world. They found native peoples in southeast Peru preferred shapes regarded overweight in Western cultures.For better or worse, beauty plays a role in our lives. But it is extremely difficult to describe exactly what makes one person attractive to another. Although there
13、do seem to be certain physical traits considered universally appealing, it is also true that beauty does not always keep to a single, uniform standard. Beauty really is, as the saying goes, in the eye of the beholder.11Peoples ideas about beauty _.A. have existed since ancient timesB. can be easily
14、describedC. have little influence on a persons successD. are based upon strict criteria12In Paragraph 3, the babies in the study _.A. were rated for their appearanceB. were entered in a beauty contestC. were shown photos of a group of college studentsD. were able to tell attractive faces from unattr
15、active ones13The underlined word “traits” in Paragraph 4 probably means _.A. qualitiesB. measurementsC. judgmentsD. standards14We can learn from the passage that _.A. the ideas of beauty vary as people grow upB. the search for beauty is rooted in lack of confidenceC. the standards for beauty are bas
16、ed on scientific researchesD. the understanding of beauty depends on cultural backgrounds “Folk singers are more like poets than singers,” Li Yahe, a music businessman, once told China Youth Daily.That saying perfectly describes Zhang Lei, the 34-year-old champion of the fourth “Voice of China” sing
17、ing competition, which ended on Oct 7.Critics thought Zhangs success as a victory for folk singers. The Voice of China used to attach great importance to singing skills and vocal techniques, which are not necessarily what folk singers are good at. “Folk songs are more about emotions and storytelling
18、,” said Li.Folk is one of the oldest musical styles. It dates back to ancient times, when people sang about their everyday lives and the society around them.A powerful comebackFolk music became popular again in the Western world in the 1960s. During social revolutions, many young Westerners turned t
19、o the simple rhythms of folk. Pioneers included US singer Bob Dylan, whose songs are reflections of some social issues like the Vietnam War. Singers at that time used traditional folk instruments like the banjo, the upright bass, the mandolin and the piano.In the late 1970s, folk music was introduce
20、d to Taiwan. The rise of singers like Lo Tayu and Chyi Yu popularized folk music, particularly among young Chinese people.At that time, folk tunes were based on simple song structures, with pleasant chord progression and pretty lyrics, just like during old times. But they focused more on the dreams
21、and sorrow of youth than on politics.This continued to be the case when the folk “wave” swept Chinese mainland in the 1990s.Folk pioneersSadly, it didnt last long in China. Folk gave way to pop in the late 1990s, when people started living more fast-paced lives. But that didnt mean folk music had di
22、sappeared from the music world entirely.“The drop in the popularity of folk songs is because the business mode of the music industry is outdated, not because of the music itself,” folk singer Song Ke once said.He was right. Recent years have seen folk songs gaining popularity, with the appearance of
23、 singers like Li Jian and Song Dongye.“The popularity of the Internet has shocked the traditional profit model in music industry,” Lu Zhongqiang, manager of 13-Month, a music recording and publishing company, told Tencent Entertainment.“Not-so-well-known music starts showing its strength when the pr
24、oduction of mainstream music is declining,” he added.15Which would be the best title of the passage?A. The History of Folk Music. B. Folk Music PioneersC. The Folk Music Industry. D. The Voice of China16The underlined world “it” in the last but four paragraph means_.A. the popularity of folk music.B
25、. the focus of folk music.C. the tradition of folk pioneers.D. the new model of pop music.17Which statement is true according to the passage?A. The Voice of China is very popular among young Chinese people.B. Folk music once was a way to voice opinions about social issues.C. Folk songs are more abou
26、t expressing emotions than storytelling.D. Outdated music mode is what leads to the decline of folk songs.18Which word can best describe the attitude of Lu Zhongqiang towards folk music?A. Objective B. Confident.C. Critical. D. Worried It was in the Victorian Era(维多利亚时期) that the novel became the le
27、ading form of literature in English. Most writers were more concerned to meet the tastes of the middle class. The best known works of the period included the works of Charles Dickens and the Bront sisters and others.Charles Dickens came on the literary scene in the 1830s. Dickens wrote vividly about
28、 London life and the struggles of the poor. Most of his works were written in a very humorous style, which was popular with readers of all classes.The Bront sisters were English writers of the 1840s and 1850s. They began to write from early childhood. In 1846 they published the first book at their o
29、wn expense as poets; however, their book attracted little attention, selling only two copies. Then the sisters turned to writing novels, each producing a novel in the following year.An interest in rural matters and the changing social and economic situation of the countryside may be seen in the nove
30、ls of Thomas Hardy and a number of others.Literature for children developed as a single style. Some works became well-known, such as those of Lewis Carroll and Edward Lear. Adventure novels were written for adults but are now generally grouped in the list for children. Helen Beatrix Potter was an En
31、glish author at the end of the Victorian Era, best known for her childrens books, which featured animal characters. In her thirties, Potter published the highly successful childrens book The Tale of Peter Rabbit in 1902.19What can we know about Charles Dickens from the text?A. He described the strug
32、gles of the poor in London.B. He showed an interest in rural matters in his writing.C. He focused on changing social and economic situation of the countryside.D. He published the highly successful childrens book.20Which is TRUE about the Bront sisters?A. They were English writers of the 1830s.B. The
33、y paid to have their first book published.C. They began their writing from adulthood.D. Their first book was successful.21The author states in the last paragraph that _.A. society changed rapidly in the Victorian EraB. Thomas Hardy was not as famous as Lewis CarrollC. Edward Lear was famous for writ
34、ing about animalsD. adventure novels were not written for children at first22This text is mainly about _.A. literature in the Victorian EraB. writing styles in the Victorian EraC. famous works in the Victorian EraD. the importance of literature in the Victorian Era三、阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出
35、可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Dropping into hopelessness completely, Jack wandered on the streets, knowing he came to the end of life. In his mid-fifties, Jack had never been _ , experienced the joy of having children or spent holidays with his family. On this miserable（悲惨的）rainy night, he felt as if the
36、re was _ in the entire world who cared whether he lived or died.Meanwhile, I was sitting in my room watching the rain _ my window. When I heard the doorbell ring, I _ from my chair and raced out. But my mother was already at the door. Opening it, she found herself face-to-face with a very dirty-look
37、ing man with tears streaming down his face. My mother, overcome by _ , invited the man inside, and he sat with my parents in our living room_ , I walked secretly downstairs so that I could get a better look. I couldnt understand what they were saying, but the sight of the man, _ his head in his hand
38、s and crying, made my chest ache. I raced back upstairs to my room and _ my hand into my money jar. Pulling out my only half-dollar coin, I ran back downstairs.When I reached the door of the living room, I walked right in. The three _ looked at me in _ as I quickly made my way over the stranger. I p
39、ut the half-dollar in his hand and told him that I wanted him to have it. Then I gave him a _ , turned and ran as fast as I could out of the room and back upstairs. I felt excited but happy.Downstairs, Jack sat quietly with his head _ .Tears streamed down his face as he _ held that coin. Finally loo
40、king up at my parents, he said, “Its just that I thought nobody cared. For the last twenty years, I have been so _ . That is the first hug I have ever got. Its hard to believe that somebody _ .”Jacks life changed that night. When he left our house, he was _ to live instead of die. Although we never
41、saw Jack again, we received letters from him _ , letting us know that he was doing fine.My life changed that night, too, as I _ the hug healing (治愈) power of giving, even if its only a gift of fifty cents. Before Jack left, my parents asked him why he had knocked on our door. Jack said that _ hed wa
42、lked along the streets that rainy night, _ and ready to die, he had noticed a sticker on the car. It read: SOMEBODY LOVES YOU.23A. employed B. understood C. managed D. married24A. anybody B. somebody C. nobody D. everybody25A. approach B. beat C. break D. cover来源:学科网ZXXK26A. jumped B. ran C. looked
43、D. settled27A. fear B. anxiety C. guilty D. pity28A. Curious B. Annoyed C. Excited D. Worried29A. shaking B. nodding C. holding D. resting30A. adjusted B. reached C. presented D. pushed31A. strangers B. neighbors C. visitors D. adults32A. anger B. delight C. fun D. surprise33A. hug B. smile C. kiss
44、D. handshake34A. raised B. bowed C. ignored D. turned35A. calmly B. tightly C. impatiently D. privately36A. anxious B. lonely C. stressed D. bored37A. makes B. figures C. cares D. deserves38A. flexible B. likely C. disappointed D. ready39A. occasionally B. at once C. hardly D. never40A. hid B. infor
45、med C. assisted D. saw41A. as B. before C. until D. unless42A. weak B. ashamed C. helpless D. regretful四、短文改错43短文中共有10处错误，错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号()，并在此符号下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线( )划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词的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。Yesterday is my best friend Li Mings b
46、irthday. When the school was over, I went to the bookshop. I bought a book calling Exploring Space, and had them wrapped for him. Since he had wanted to buy this book for week. I knew that he would be very pleasing with my present. When I got the party, Li Ming said hello to me with a big smile. I n
47、oticed that there were much presents on the floor, and I was sure that mine would be her favourite. I gave the present to Li Ming and whispered in his ear, “You will love it.” He could not wait to unwrap it. All of a sudden, the smile on his face disappeared. I looked and I saw some big red words on
48、 the cover of the book that said, Caring for Your Baby! I had picked up the wrong book in the shop!六、任务型阅读The hottest appsIF youre one of those people who likes to take a look at their phone from time to time, youre not alone. Using apps has now become part of everyday life. But with so many on the
49、market that claim to be the best, which ones should you download onto your phone to have fun with? Below, four have been picked out for you.EvernoteIn the world of note taking, Evernote is the king. It allows users to create electronic files such as text, photos, audio, and videos. It also lets you
50、organize your files, tag (标记) them, and search them easily.One of the most useful features on the app, though, is being able to log onto any device with your Evernote account and use your files. The app automatically stores your content in the cloud storage, and syncs (同步) it with your other devices
51、.Another feature that is new in the latest version of the Evernote app is “Places”, which allows you to sort the files, photos, audio or video you have created by the location where you created them.So if you need some organization in your life, Evernote is the app for you.Candy Crush Soda SagaThe o
52、riginal Candy Crush Saga took the world by storm, leaving millions addicted to its endless candy-popping levels.But now there is a new challenge: Candy Crush Soda Saga. The app is similar to the original, but different enough to draw you in with a few new features. The app is still a match-3 game, w
53、hich means that you have to move a piece of candy until there are three matching ones.There are a few new features, though, such as soda bottles, which burst into purple liquid when you match three of them. There are also hidden gummy (粘性的) bears in this new version, and to complete the levels, you
54、must clear the candies to reveal the hidden bear. These new features make the game a little harder than the old version, and you can expect to spend more time on each level.So if you liked the original Candy Crush game, Candy Crush Soda Saga will be a new treat with much of the same fun as before.Mo
55、ment CamMoment Cam brings you some of the most useful and wanted features a camera app can have, such as adjusting the flash, sequence shots (连拍), adjusting the timer, and selecting different-sized frames for photo sharing sites. But what sets the app apart from all the others is the selection of si
56、mple, minimal buttons that you hardly notice are there.The best thing about the app is not what it does, but what it leaves out. For once this app is not full of too many confusing and useless features. Instead, it is simple, clean, and easy to use. If you love taking photos on your phone, Moment Ca
57、m might be just what you never knew you were looking for.来源:学科网ZXXKLychee FMYou may have listened to a lot of radio programs. Do you now dream of making your own? With Lychee FM, you no longer need expensive hardware and complex software to do just that. You can record your shows and finish editing
58、them within the app. Then you can upload your program to all the listeners on Lychee FM or share it through your social networks.Apart from making your own programs, you can also listen to more than 15,000 stations through Lychee FM. One such popular show is called nhanzi, meaning “tough girls”. It
59、discusses how women can handle just about everything. There are also shows on many other topics like sports, comedy, and music. The hosts include famous people such as music producer Gao Xiaosong, and many other creative people.The hottest appsReasons for 44*Using apps has now become part of everyda
60、y life.*With so many on the market 45 to be the best, its hard to decide which one should be downloaded.46 of apps47 and commentsEvernote*It allows users to create files such s text, photos, audio, and videos.*It also enables your files to get 48 and tagged.*Another new feature in the latest version
61、 is “Places”, which allows you to sort the content.Candy Crush Soda Saga*There are hidden gummy bears in this new version.*The old version is not49 than the new one.*The app is 50 to the original, but different enough to be a new treat with much of the same fun as before.来源:学|科|网Z|X|X|KMoment Cam*Th
62、e selection of simple, minimal buttons that you hardly notice is 51 the app differs from all the others.*It is simple, clean and easy to use.Lychee FM*With the app, you no longer need expensive hardware and complex software to make your own radio programs.*52 making your own programs, you can also l
63、isten to more than 15,000 stations through the app.*The shows53 many topics like sports, comedy, and music. The hosts include many famous and creative people.七、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。For giving all the children a fitting platform to show their gratefulness towards their loving pare
64、nts, the Parents Day actually came into picture. This occasion is celebrated all over the world. 54USA: To support and recognize the efforts of parents in upbringing their children, the Parents Day had began in USA. National Parents Day is the important occasion for all the children of the United St
65、ates to buy presents for their parents and show their love towards them. 55 Apart from organizing an eventful party and arrange some lovely activities, the children get the much required chance to give cards and flowers to their parents.South Korea: 5th May is the Childrens day and 8th May is the Pa
66、rents Day in South Korea. Therefore, its a very special month in South Korea. Actually celebrated as Mothers Day, 8th May, gives the opportunity to the large mass of Korea to show respect and memorize the efforts of their parents. Carnations and flowers are given to their parents as symbols of appre
67、ciation. 56Vietnam: Vietnam has a unique day which is known as the Parents Day. Parents and children enjoy the time as they assemble at a place for partaking in different lovely activities. Parents are given a much needed break from their daily chores. 57 This is the chance parents of the country wa
68、it for. Its, however, not a National Holiday in Vietnam but its a time for the Vietnamese to gift flowers and cards to parents.58 . The date of the Parents Day, nevertheless, is different in different countries but motives and purpose of celebrating the day is the same all over the world.A. And the
69、Parents day is increasingly popular all over the world.B. The Parents Day is celebrated to recall the sacrifices and compromises of the parents.C. They get the opportunity to go out for the lunch and dinner along with their children.D. A quality time is spent together for conveying a message of love
70、 and expressing gratitude to the parents.E. Children will invite their friends and relatives to celebrate this special day.F. But its not celebrated everywhere on the same day.G. Its a rare opportunity for them to grasp.八、书面表达59书面表达假定你是李华，你在网上看到在华工作的美国人Jason发布的帖子，说他想找一个中国人教他汉语并陪他练习口语，愿意为此支付费用。你很感兴趣，
71、请给他写一封电子邮件，要点如下：1自我介绍；2询问相关事宜；来源:学科网ZXXK3希望被录用。注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3.开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。Dear Jason，Im Li Hua, a student majoring in Chinese education at Peking Normal University._Looking forward to your early reply!Yours,Li Hua参考答案ACAAC DCBDB 11A12D13A14D15A16A17B18B19A20B21D22A23D24C25B26
72、A27D28A29C30B31D32D33A34B35B36B37C38D39A40D41A42C43【小题1】is改为was【小题2】去掉school前面the【小题3】calling改为called【小题4】 them改为it【小题5】week改为weeks【小题6】pleasing改为pleased【小题7】got后加to【小题8】much改为many【小题9】and改为but【小题10】favourite前her改为his44recommendation45claiming46Types/Categories/Kinds/ Sorts47Features48organize49hard
73、er50similar51where52Besides53cover/ involve54F55G56D57C58B59One possible version:Dear Jason，Im Li Hua, a student majoring in Chinese education at Peking Normal University. Ive seen your post on the Internet that you want to find a Chinese to learn Chinese and practise oral Chinese and youd like to p
74、ay for it. Im quite interested in it. For one thing, Im a native Chinese, born and brought up in Beijing. For another, Chinese education happens to be my major at university, so I know whats the best way to teach others and help them learn Chinese well. Besides, my English is quite good, which can s
75、urely benefit our communication.Id like to know something more about it. First, when do I have to practise speaking Chinese with you and how long does the practice last each time? Besides, how much can I get paid?Considering my comprehensive qualities, I believe Im your best choice. I do hope I can be accepted.Looking forward to your early reply!Yours,Li_Hua版权所有：高考资源网()
