1、太原五中2016-2017学年度第一学期期末 高 二 英 语出题：王鲜梅 马洁 校对：高二外语组（2017.1）第一卷 选择题 (共50分)第一部分 阅读理解（共两题，共30分）. 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项中选出最佳选项（共10题，每小题2分，共20分）。AA great deal of attention should be paid to the choosing of a vacation destination. Here are four of the must-see attractions in Alberta, Canada.The Banff GondolaT
2、he entire Banff area is a destination filled with wonderful things to do, but one of the best things to do is ride the Banff Gondola (吊船). This gondola takes visitors high above the beautiful scenery of the area, giving them wonderful views and photographic opportunities. The ride is also thrilling
3、with a steady altitude change as the vehicle gets higher and higher.The Calgary Stampede The Calgary Stampede is one of the best events in Alberta. It has been taking place for a very long time. The entire event is worth the effort in going, everything from the opening parades and celebrations to th
4、e later events and competitions.Johnston Canyon (峡谷)For those wanting to experience some of the beautiful natural surroundings that are offered in Alberta, a visit to Johnston Canyon is a must. In this canyon, there are a number of impressive waterfalls available. They are very easy to approach.Miet
5、te hot springs The number one attraction there at the Miette Hot Springs is the hot springs themselves. The pools are filled with water straight from the springs and are very clean. There is plenty of room to swim and play. There are also quiet spots to relax and enjoy some quiet time. For those wit
6、hout a strict schedule, staying at the hot springs for a night or two is a great choice.1. What can visitors do when they ride the Banff gondola?A. Go on opening parades.B. Enjoy scenery from above.C. Drive the dangerous vehicle.D. Reach tops of mountains.2. What do the Miette Hot Springs probably p
7、rovide?A. Accommodation.B. Medical care.C. Photographing.D. Free transportation.3. Which attraction features mainly activities instead of scenery?A. Johnston Canyon.B. The Banff Gondola.C. Miette Hot Springs.D. The Calgary Stampede.【答案】BAD【解析】1细节理解题。根据文章第二段的句子“This gondola takes visitors high above
8、the beautiful scenery of the area, giving them wonderful views and photographic opportunities.”可知，游客乘坐the Banff gondola的时候可以从上方欣赏风景。故选B。2推理判断题。根据文章最后一段的句子“For those without a strict schedule, staying at the hot springs for a night or two is a great choice.”可知，the Miette Hot Springs可能提供住宿。故选A。3细节理解题。
9、根据文章第三段的句子“The entire event is worth the effort in going, everything from the opening parades and celebrations to the later events and competitions.”可知，The Calgary Stampede主要特征是活动不是风景。故选D。【点评】文章介绍四个加拿大，阿尔伯塔必看的旅游景点。BIts been just over a year since 9-year-old Zion Harvey received a double-hand transpl
10、ant (移植), and now, what he really wants to do is play football. “I feel happy about my new hands, and I dont feel different. I like that now I can throw a football further than when I didnt have hands,” he said.The nations youngest hand-transplant patient has been working hard to learn how to use hi
11、s new hands. He lost his hands and his feet 7 years ago after suffering a serious infection. In August, the boy showed off his new abilities by throwing out the first ball at a baseball game. Dr. Scott Levin, team leader of Zions operation, said Zion coped with the operation better than many adults.
12、 “Ive never seen Zion cry,” Levin said. “Hes just an amazing boy. He has such courage and determination and gives us all inspiration.”Zion said his courage came from the two most amazing people: his mom and his grandma. His mother, Pattie Ray, said, “Its been a long journey but now I feel I am livin
13、g in my dream. Its his dream, and its mine, too. I m just living through him, and Im just here to support him in any way and help him do whatever he wants to do.”However, Zion told reporters his mom wouldnt let him try out for football. His mom said its too dangerous. She also pointed out that he mi
14、ght be playing against little kids, not professionals, and she told him they would discuss it later. Zion tried to counter her argument. “My next goal: convince Mom to let me play football,” he said.4. What is Zion attitude towards his transplanted hands? A. He likes them a lot.B. He tries to ignore
15、 them. C. He accepts them unwillingly. D. He has mixed feelings about them.5. What did Dr. Scott Levin think of Zion? A. He was unusually quiet.B. He was well worth praising. C. He was cleverer than expected.D. He was a talented football player.6. Which description about Pattie Ray is true? A. She a
16、lways supports Zions decisions.B. She devotes a lot to his son. C. She is the most important person to Zion.D. She seems to be a sensitive mother.7. What does the underlined word “counter” in the last paragraph mean? A. Accept.B. Prove.C. Fight.D. Comment.【答案】ABBC【解析】4细节理解题。根据文章第一段的句子“I feel happy a
17、bout my new hands, and I dont feel different.”可知，Zion非常喜欢他的新手。故选A。5推理判断题。根据文章的句子“Hes just an amazing boy. He has such courage and determination and gives us all inspiration.”可知，Dr. Scott Levin 认为Zion非常值得表扬。故选B。6推理判断题。根据文章第三段的句子“I m just living through him, and Im just here to support him in any way
18、and help him do whatever he wants to do.”可知，Pattie Ray为了儿子奉献很多。故选B。7词义猜测题。根据文章最后一段的句子“My next goal: convince Mom to let me play football,”可知，Zion想要说服妈妈让他踢足球，也就是他要反驳妈妈的论点。故选C。【点评】文章介绍Zion Harvey接受双手移植后，恢复很好，他努力学习使用新手的能力，而且希望自己能踢足球。C“An apple a day keeps the doctor away” is a popular saying in the Uni
19、ted States. It may be a common saying, but it is not scientifically confirmed. However, a new study adds to evidence that suggests taking a small amount of aspirin can help keep the doctor away.Peter Elwood is with Cardiff Universitys School of Medicine in Britain. Forty years ago, he was involved i
20、n the first study to explore the effects of aspirin on the prevention of heart disease. Elwoods team examined 47 studies for evidence that aspirin helped cancer patients. They found theres fairly consistent evidence of a 15 to 20 percent reduction in death and a reduction in cancers spread, by low d
21、ose(剂量) aspirin. By low dose, he means 81 milligrams. The study followed cancer patients for five years. Elwood says the evidence is strong that aspirin delays death among cancer patients.Elwoods team are excited to have this evidence from the study. Elwood adds that it is not a cure but a small sig
22、n of better things to come, what he calls a little hope and encouragement. “If you asked me personally what I would do if doctors told me I had cancer, I would say I would have no hesitation in taking it. But I do not recommend it to people. I want them to have the evidence and make their own decisi
23、ons.”The only major risk is that aspirin can cause stomach bleeding. But Elwood says it usually does not cause death. He adds that the evidence points to big health benefits of taking a daily aspirin. So, for some people, the pros might overweigh the cons.8. What does the author want to tell us in P
24、aragraph 1?A. Patients should eat apples.B. Apples are popular with Americans.C. Aspirin can be good for health.D. Doctors should use aspirin instead of apples.9. What does Elwood suggest people do?A. The less aspirin, the better.B. Dont delay in taking aspirin.C. Taking aspirin is a better way to c
25、ure cancer.D. Make decisions in the best interest of their own.10. What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph mean?A. Aspirin is the best cure for cancer.B. Taking aspirin wont kill in the long run.C. Taking aspirin does more good than harm.D. The side effect of taking aspirin is strong
26、.【答案】CDC【解析】8推理判断题。根据文章第一段的句子“However, a new study adds to evidence that suggests taking a small amount of aspirin can help keep the doctor away.”可知，作者想告诉我们阿司匹林对健康有好处。故选C。9细节理解题。根据文章第三段的句子“Elwood”可知，Elwood建议人们按照对自己有最大益处的方式做决定。故选D。10推理判断题。文章最后一段介绍服用阿司匹林会导致胃部出血，但是结合句子“He adds that the evidence points
27、to big health benefits of taking a daily aspirin.”每天服用一点阿司匹林对健康有很大好处，可知，下文的the pros might overweigh the cons意为：服用阿司匹林的好处大于坏处，故选C。【点评】文章介绍每天服用少量的阿司匹林对健康有好处，可以延缓癌症病人的死亡。. 阅读七选五（共5小题，每小题2分，共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。Our habits are what shape usour words, our behavior, and even our li
28、fe itself. _11_ Pity yourself.All bad habits start with never-ending pity for your unhappy self and talking endlessly about your bad luck. Your figure, income, education, apartment, the weather, and even the tiniest inconvenience can become a cause for feeling upset. Those who develop the habit of p
29、itying themselves lose the sympathy (同情) of people around them. _12_ Evaluate everything in terms of money.Some people think that happiness can be achieved by having lots of money and that you cant really enjoy life if you dont wear fancy clothes, live in a big house, or drive an expensive car. _13_
30、 Instead, they think its their ability to determine it. A truly successful person is not totally dependent on his or her money._14_Scientists say that people who dont feel like they belong in their jobs are very likely to feel unhappy and live in poverty. The reason for this is their feelings that m
31、ake them do what they dont want and dont like to do. To get rid of this habit for good, you should put your strength and energy into something satisfying. This is the only way to achieve excellent results.Stay away from your relatives._15_ And thats obvious, because its the only place where you can
32、find relief and support when everything comes crashing down around you.A. Do what you dont like.B. Its time to change your living pattern!C. As a result, they often have low-paid jobs.D. Nobody wants to be around those people.E. Most successful people love and cherish their family the most.F. And am
33、ong them are some habits that should be avoided at all costs.G. However, wise people do not prefer to wealth as the amount of money they get.来源:Z|xx|k.Com【答案】FDGAE【解析】11根据下面的小标题可知，这些都是一些不好的习惯，应该摒弃。F项And among them are some habits that should be avoided at all costs.引领下文。12根据上文“Those who develop the
34、habit of pitying themselves lose the sympathy (同情) of people around them.”自怨自怜的人失去周围的人的同情。和D项的Nobody wants to be around those people.意思相近。故选D。13根据上文“Some people think that happiness can be achieved by having lots of money and that you cant really enjoy life if you dont wear fancy clothes, live in a
35、big house, or drive an expensive car.”介绍一些金钱至上的人的观点，下文应该是相反的观点However, wise people do not prefer to wealth as the amount of money they get.故选G。14根据下文“Scientists say that people who dont feel like they belong in their jobs are very likely to feel unhappy and live in poverty.”可知，这段主要介绍一种不好的习惯：做自己不喜欢做的
36、事情。故选A。15根据下文“its the only place where you can find relief and support when everything comes crashing down around you.”可知，家庭对人们的重要性，E项也是说明这点。故选E。【点评】习惯对人们很重要，但是一些坏习惯会对我们有不好的影响，我们应该摒弃它们。第二部分 完形填空（共20题，每题1分，共20分）阅读下面短文， 从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。It was a hot Saturday at the community cent
37、er. I sat in the chair, and closely watched my _16_ area. Suddenly, a little girl _17_ the water slide (水滑道). I noticed her _18_ was under the water. Soon I was in the water with the girl in my arms.The other lifeguards (救生员) congratulated me on my first _19_. I thought back to the day I first start
38、ed working here. Would I have been able to _20_ as quickly as I did just now?“Corinne, we need to talk,” my boss said six months ago, with a _21_ look on her face. “Youre a nice girl, _22_ you need to be more focused on what you are doing and pay attention to your _23_,” she said. Tears forming, I f
39、eared I would _24_ my job. Then, she said, “Im going to give you another chance.” I sighed with _25_.After that, I realized I wasnt paying attention when I was _26_. That was the turning point not only in my _27_ career but my entire life. I began to _28_. When the next training came I was _29_ to f
40、ind I had been announced “Employee of the Month”. _30_ this award made me work even harder. Soon after that I was asked to be a head lifeguard, which made me realize that I had not only got out of my _31_ habits but I was now trusted to make very important _32_ for myself and others as well.I can an
41、nounce that I have been _33_ all throughout my job experience. The insights(见识) I have gained from my job have _34_ so many aspects of my life. The experience has not only made me a better lifeguard but a more _35_ person.16. A. playB. receptionC. poolD. dining17. A. flew downB. kept offC. played on
42、D. looked at18. A. legB. headC. parentD. friend19. A. jobB. attemptC. experienceD. rescue20. A. turnB. leadC. respondD. belong21. A. calmB. seriousC. funnyD. nervous22. A. soB. andC. butD. though23. A. waterB. studyC. colleagueD. research24. A. findB. loseC. keepD. dislike25. A. careB. fearC. relief
43、D. pleasure 26. A. on dutyB. on averageC. on businessD. on holiday27. A. teachingB. swimmingC. managingD. lifeguarding28. A. followB. relaxC. focusD. exercise29. A. sureB. upsetC. readyD. surprised30. A. PresentingB. WantingC. ReceivingD. Expecting31. A. badB. dailyC. commonD. unusual32. A. appointm
44、entsB. comments C. preparationsD. decisions33. A. self-centeredB. self-balanced C. self-protected D. self-motivated34. A. avoidedB. affected C. formedD. tested35. A. responsibleB. flexibleC. admirableD. available【答案】16-25CABDC BCABC 26-35ADCDC ADDBA【解析】16根据下文“the water slide (水滑道).”可知，作者注视着自己的水池区域。p
45、ool水池。故选C。17根据下文“under the water”可知，我注意到一个小女孩沿着水滑道冲下来。flew down滑下来。故选A。18根据下文“Soon I was in the water with the girl in my arms.”可知，女孩的头在水下，有危险。head头。故选B。19根据上文“Soon I was in the water with the girl in my arms.”可知，这是作者第一次救援（rescue）。故选D。20句意：我能像刚刚那样迅速做出反应吗？respond做出反应。故选C。21根据上文“Corinne, we need to ta
46、lk”可知，老板说这句话的时候表情很严肃。serious严肃的。故选B。22上文的Youre a nice girl,和下文的you need to be more focused on what you are doing 是转折关系，用but。故选C。23根据上文“sat in the chair, and closely watched myarea.”可知，老板让作者密切关注自己的水域。water水域。故选A。24根据上文“Tears forming, I feared”可知，作者害怕失去这个工作。lose失去。故选B。25根据上文“Im going to give you anoth
47、er chance.”可知，老板又给了作者一次机会，她松了一口气。relief宽慰，安心。故选C。26句意：我意识到我在值班的时候没有全神贯注。on duty值班。故选A。27根据上文“The other lifeguards”可知，那不仅在我救生员的生涯而且在我的一生都是转折点。lifeguarding救生员。故选D。28根据上文“pay attention to”可知，作者当班的时候开始专注。focus专注。故选C。29根据下文“to find I had been announced Employee of the Month.”可知，作者被授予Employee of the Month
48、的荣誉，她感到惊讶。surprised惊讶的。故选D。30根据上文“to find I had been announced Employee of the Month.”可知，收到这个奖励让我工作更加努力了。receiving接受。故选C。31根据上文“Soon after that I was asked to be a head lifeguard,”可知，作者意识到她已经克服了坏习惯。bad坏的。故选A。32句意：我现在被信任可以为自己和他人做重要的决定了。decisions决定。故选D。33根据上文“made me work even harder.”可知，作者在工作经历中一直是自我
49、激励的。self-motivated自我激励的。故选D。34句意：我从工作中得到的见识影响了我生活中的很多方面。affect影响。故选B。35句意：这次经历不仅让我成为更好的救生员而且成为更负责任的人。responsible负责任的。故选A。【点评】作者是一名救生员，一开始工作时她不够专注，受到老板严肃的批评，幸好老板又给了她一次机会。通过自己的努力作者成为一名优秀的救生员。第二卷 非选择题 (共50分)第三部分 基础知识（共三题，共25分）I. 请根据句意和汉语意思填出单词的适当形式。 (每小题1分,共5分)36. He was _ (羞愧) of cheating in the exam.
50、 37. She pursued her goal _(雄心勃勃地).38. I like pets but I cant raise one, because I am _(过敏的) to animals fur.39. The new teaching method _(结合) education with pleasure.40. There stood a man in his _ (二十来岁) wearing glasses.【答案】ashamed ambitiously allergic combines twenties【解析】略. 用所给单词的正确形式填空（每小题1分, 共10
51、分）41. She is very active, _ (consider) her age.42. Is there a school for _ (gift) children in our city?43. Last year he set about _(write) a book, but I dont know whether he has finished it or not.44. The government is appealing to the public _ (fight) against pollution.45. The water _ (feel) cool w
52、hen I jumped into the pool for morning exercise.46. He lives a very simple life for a man who has become _ (incredible) rich.47. If one of the computers _ (break) down, the whole network would be unable to work.48. There is something unique about the _(lively) and vigor (活力) of the dance.来源:学+科+网49.
53、 Taking exercise is _ (benefit) to our health.50. She understood what I was talking about, even though it was the first time we _(speak) together.【答案】considering gifted writing to fight felt incredibly broke liveliness beneficial had spoken【解析】略. 语篇填空 (每小题1分,共10分)An abandoned puppy has a new home an
54、d a new job. The 7-week-old puppy _51_(leave) at a baseball stadium in Georgia last week. Someone found it _52_ (cry) in the parking lot. The teams president, Jared Orton, adopted the puppy and named _53_ (he) new companion Daisy. The lucky puppy also has a new job. She is the teams _54_(office) “ b
55、at dog ”. A bat dog takes baseball bats to _55_ (player), collects balls on the baseball field and pleases _56_ crowd.Mr. Orton said Daisy might be a little too small _57_ (hold) a bat in her mouth. “We arent sure how big shell get, so its hard to say _58_ shell be able to pick up a bat. She will be
56、 a regular at the ballpark and will be _59_ (huge) popular with fans.” Mr. Orton added finding Daisy was fate and it was just meant to be that theyd have a dog _60_ part of their team.【答案】51was left52crying53his54official55players56the57to hold58if / whether59hugely60as【解析】51puppy和leave是被动关系，而且时间是la
57、st week，用一般过去时的被动语态。故填was left。52使用find+宾语+宾语补足语，it指puppy，和cry是主动和进行的关系，故填crying。53指代上文的The teams president, Jared Orton，修饰new companion用形容词性物主代词his。故填his。54修饰名词“ bat dog ”用形容词。故填official。55根据The team可知，球队的队员不止一个。故填players。56the crowd特指“群众”。故填the。57使用tooto的结构。故填to hold。58句意：很难说她是否能够捡起球拍。say后面是宾语从句，根
58、据句意可知用“是否”，故填if / whether。59修饰形容词popular用副词。故填hugely。60这意味着有只狗作为球队的一员。as“作为”。故填as。【点评】文章介绍一只被遗弃的小狗被棒球队收养并成为棒球队的一员。第四部分 写作（共两题，共25分）I. 短文改错（共10处，每处1分，满分10分）假定在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、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号()，并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线()划掉。来源:Z|xx|k.Com 修改：在错的词下
59、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l0处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。I enjoy doing different things in my free time. So I like reading books best. I grew up with peoples who loved reading. When I was small, my mother reads to me every night. I could never sleep without listening a story. She was and still
60、 is the great storyteller. That is because I love books and all the interesting stories that they hold. My favouritest books are fairy tales. I have been read so many stories of princes and princesses, giants and dwarfs. When I read books, I imagine me in faraway, magical places with the fairytale c
61、haracters, which makes reading so much fun. Yes, read storybooks is my hobby.【答案】I enjoy doing different things in my free time.I like reading books best. I grew up withwho loved reading. When I was small, my motherto me every night. I could never sleep without listeninga story. She was and still is
62、great storyteller. That isI love books and all the interesting stories that they hold. Mybooks are fairy tales. I havebeenread so many stories of princes and princesses, giants and dwarfs. When I read books, I imaginein faraway, magical places with the fairytale characters, which makes reading so mu
63、ch fun. Yes,storybooks is my hobby.【解析】第一处：句意：我在空闲时间喜欢做不同的事情，但是我最喜欢阅读。表示转折关系。故So改成But。第二处：people是集体名词，不能用复数。故peoples改成people。第三处：时间状语是When I was small，用一般过去时。故reads改成read。第四处：listen是不及物动词，要加介词to才能接宾语，故listening后面加to。第五处：泛指“一个很棒的讲故事的人”用不定冠词，great是辅音音素开头的单词。故the改成a。第六处：上文介绍作者喜欢读书的原因，用thats why那就是的原因。故
64、because改成why。第七处：favourite没有比较级和最高级。故favouritest改成favourite。第八处：这里表示“我已经读了这么多关于公主王子的故事”，用现在完成时。been是多余的。故去掉been。第九处：句意：我想象自己在遥远的神奇的地方，有很多童话人物。用反身代词。故me改成myself。第十处：这句话用动名词作主语。故read改成reading。.书面表达 （共15分）假定你是某国际学校的学生李华。你校学生会准备举办首届“海报创新设计大赛”并为最佳设计者颁奖。请你根据下面的提示，用英语写一则书面通知，并号召大家积极参加。1. 比赛目的： 丰富校园生活，提高创新意
65、识;2. 海报内容： 密切联系校园生活；3. 参展地点： 学生活动中心;4. 展评时间： 3月15日18日。参考词汇：校园: campus 海报创新设计: creative design of posters注意： 1. 词数100 左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Notice _ The Student Union 【答案】NoticeTo enrich our campus life and promote our creative thinking, the student union has decided to hold a competition of creati
66、ve design of posters. All are expected to take part in it and submit your designs, which should be closely related to our campus life in a creative way.After your posters are collected, well hold an exhibition at the Student Activity Center from March 15thto 18th, and then prizes will be presented to the best designers.This event is thought to be the first of its kind in our school, and its hoped that each of you can get involved.【解析】略