1、市酒钢三中20172018学年第二学期期中考试高二英语试卷本试卷分第卷(选择题)和第卷(非选择题)两部分。共150分，考试时间120分钟。第卷第一部分 (共3节，满分90 分)第一节 阅读理解(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)AThe cars were honking(鸣叫)on the road one morning as I was walking to the park。I walked on and soon found the causea little taxi that had got stuck in the middle of the roadThere was sw
2、eat on the drivers face as he tried to start the engine again and againnothing happened“No petrol”I said to myself and then found myself getting angry“Why doesnt the fool move his taxi to the side?”I thought, so did all the others who honked and shoutedHe got up tiredly, and the passenger in the tax
3、i got outHe was a young man in a white shirt, who watched the driver try to push it to the side“Stupid guy!”I said“Cant he lend a helping hand?”I watched as the poor driver pushed it to the sideCars, buses and trucks went past cursing(咒骂)the poor manThe young man took another taxi and went offThe ta
4、xi driver began mending his taxi“Stupid passenger!”I said to him“He didnt help you!”.The taxi driver slowly got up“Sir!” he asked, “Did you?” I looked at him guiltily, then looked away, and walked away fast, asking myself, “Did I help the poor man push his taxi?”What had I been doing as the traffic
5、jam took place?How had I helped deal with the problem?Did I help the poor man push his taxi?Id done my bit, with my mouthBut never had I moved to solve the problemI was shocked with guilt as I heard him asking,“Sir!Did you?”1.Why did a traffic jam happen on the road when the author was walking to th
6、e park?A.Therewastoomuchtrafficinthestreet.B.Truckdriversattemptedtogoaheadofothers.C.Ataxidrivercouldntstarthisengine.D.Ayoung man wasnt good at driving.2.The underlined sentence “Did you ?” in para.5 means “_.”A.Did you get angry? B. Did you help him? C. Did you help me ? D. Did you need a help?3.
7、Why did the author feel guilty?A.Becauseheblamedthedriverwrongly.B.Becausehedidnthelpthedriver,either.C.Becausehetriedtohelpbutfailedintheend.D. Because he didnt persuade the passenger to help.4.From the incident, the author learnt a lesson that we should _.A. criticize those who dont helpB.hurtthes
8、elf-respectofothersnomoreC. think more of those who are in needD.stoptalkingandstarttohelpBWhen I saw my 10-year-old avoiding the dirty plate in the sink or my 8-year-old feeling uncomfortable about the wet sand in her hands，Im reminded of a time when I was unwilling to get my hands a little dirty M
9、y parents owned a 500-acre farm in Montana to raise animals，such as cows，sheep，horses and so onIt was during the time of new life（a newborn lamb or a calf） that my favorite childhood memory took placeOne exceptionally cold day，I was checking on the sheep with my mother when she spied a ewe（母羊） in tr
10、oubleThe poor thing was trying to deliver her baby lamb and needed our helpMy mother calmly held the ewes head and instructed me to grab hold of the two protruding（突出）legs I hesitated，and must have had quite a look of panic on my young faceThe slimy little things were definitely not something I want
11、ed to touchBut I worked up my courage and wrapped my fingers around themI can still recall the feel of unexpectedly weak legs and their sharp little hooves as if it happened yesterday My heart pounded in fear and excitement as I pulled with all my strengthThe lamb was delivered safely，and Id never s
12、een anything so beautiful I was no stranger to seeing farm animals being born，but to have a hand in it was something I treasured then and will treasure foreverI remember feeling excited with delight to see “my lamb” being licked clean by her mother，and Im sure everyone got very tired of hearing me t
13、ell and retell my heroic storyLooking back，Im so glad that I didnt refuse to get my hands dirtyIf I had，the wonderful moment and the precious memory would have been lost5What impressed the writer most during her childhood？ AHer dirty little hands BHer parents large farm CHelping deliver a baby lamb
14、DRaising animals on the farm6How did the author feel when she was asked to help a ewe deliver her baby？ A sympathetic Brather frightenedCquite astonished Dhighly delighted7What point does the author try to make in the last paragraph？ AIt is not unusual to see a new life coming into the world BIt is
15、not easy to make up and tell a heroic story in daily life CMemories formed during childhood are worth valuing all life long DYou need to get your hands dirty to experience something precious8What could be the best title for the passage？ AA Valuable Life Lesson BA Tidy and Clean Child CA Ewe Deliveri
16、ng her Baby DA Beautiful Newborn LambCIf you want to skip the misery (痛苦) that comes with fighting a seasonal cold or flu, a new research explains why sleep is some of the best preventive medicine. We already knew that not getting enough sleep can lead to an increased risk of getting sick, but Natha
17、niel Watson, a neurologist and sleep specialist at the University of Washington School of Medicine, said this new research helps explain why.Sleeping poorly can block specific genetic processes in the cells that make up your immune system, which is responsible for fighting off infections and disease
18、s, according to the new study. “Your immune system is not functioning the way it was meant to when you are deprived of sleep,” Watson said. This study is the first one that Watson and his colleagues are aware of that looks at what happens to the immune systems DNA when youre not getting adequate sle
19、ep.The researchers followed 11 pairs of identical twins for the study. One twin reported sleeping at least seven hours per night, while the other slept approximately one hour less per night. Looking at identical twins helped control the fact that sleep needs vary by person, Watson explained. Genes a
20、ccount for about 50 percent of our sleep needs, meaning identical twins are the best-case scenario (方案 ) for getting a good comparison.The researchers took blood samples at the end of the study, which revealed that the immune system of the twin who slept less was less active than the twin who slept
21、more. Those who slept less were actually making fewer proteins, the molecules that our bodies run on. “They had an under-performing immune system,” Watson said of the shorter sleepers, “which would put them at higher risk of getting sick.”To control other potential factors that could affect sleep ne
22、ed and immune health, the researchers didnt include people from the study who had diabetes, depression or other mental health problems and sleep disorders. They also left out shift workers, smokers, drug users and drinkers.9. What do the underlined words in Paragraph 2 mean?A. change sleep pattern.
23、B. benefit from sleep.C. have to sleep. D. lack sleep.10. Why did the researchers choose identical twins for the study?A. To find participants more easily.B. To make the results more accurate.C. To make the study more interesting.D. To show sleep needs vary by person.11. What does the author most pr
24、obably want to show in the last paragraph?A. Many factors can lead to sleep disorder.B. The findings of the study can be reliable.C. Poor sleep could lead to many problems.D. The findings of the study remain to be tested. D My 16-year-old son, Anton, had gone to the local swimming holeMost of the ki
25、ds swim there, and there are plenty of rocks for them to use as safe harbors, so I had no fears for his safetyStill, the firefighters first words You need to come up here to the Stillwater River made me catch my breath, and his follow-up words gave me relief: “ Your son is OK”When I got to the river
26、, I immediately saw the fire truck, ambulance and Anton, wrapped with a towel about his shoulders, sitting quietly on a low platform of the fire engineI hurried over to him. You OK?I asked“Yeah, was all he saidBut my eyes begged for an explanation. I didnt get it from my son, however, who tends to p
27、lay his cards close to his vestThe story was this: A woman was being swept under water. Hearing the cries, Anton and his friend Tyler, without hesitation, swam out to her, and brought her safely to shoreIn an age in which the word hero is broadcast with abandon and seemingly applied to anyone who ma
28、ke it through the day, I realized the real thing in my sonThe teens are stubborn and self-centred, but that didnt mean they have no desire to do goodStill shocked by my sons daring, I drove him home.Along the way, I tried to dig out some more information from him - but he had precious little to say.
29、The only words he said were,“Whats for supper?I spent some time alone that evening, thinking about the tragedy that might have been. The next morning, when Anton got up, I half wanted him to tell me the story.But all he did was toast some bread, pull himself together, and head for the door to start
30、a new day. Watching from the window, I was reminded that still water often runs deep.12Why did the mother allow her son to swim there?AHe was an excellent swimmer.BThe water of the river is shallow.CHe was old enough to swim.DThe rocks can be of help if theres danger.13The underlined part who tends
31、to play his cards close to his vest probably means _AAnton is a boy fond of swimming with other kidsBAnton is unwilling to tell others what he thinksCAnton always has a desire to help othersDAnton seldom changes his mind14In the mothers eyes, what her son did was_Adangerous but interestingBmeaningfu
32、l but difficultCunexpected and courageousDawful and absurd15What might be the best title for the passage?AMy Son, My HeroBAnton, A Silent BoyCA Good DeedDA Proud Mother EAre you looking for a young adult novel? If you re, here are some good choices for you.The Harry Potter SeriesIf youre a grown-up
33、and still havent read the Harry Potter novels, you dont know what youre missing. J.K. Rowlings tale of the English boy wizard shouldnt be missed. As he grows into a confident teen, Harry struggles with the same issues all peers (同龄人 ) face: the pressure to fit in, anxiety and stress over grades and
34、homework.His Dark MaterialsAdults will find this award-winning trilogy (三部曲 ) fascinating as they follow the adventures of Lyra and Will, two children who travel through the universe that is quite different from our own. Even though its targeted at children, the series complex themes related to mora
35、lity, identity, and fate will attract readers of every age.Roll of Thunder, Hear My CryAs the second in a series of four books about the Logan family, this novel follows the leading role, Cassie Logan, a 9-year-old girl and her family. They struggle to keep their land while fighting against varying
36、degrees of racism from the white townspeople. Cassie is both brave and innocent; hence, adults can benefit from Cassies perspective on what its like to be a child living in a racially oppressed environment. The Hunger Games TrilogyIf you have a young reader in your house, chances are that youve hear
37、d of The Hunger Games. This trilogy by Suzanne Collins is set in the post-apocalyptic (后末世) country of Panem, where children are selected annually to participate in a televised, fight-to-the-death battle called The Hunger Games. The rebellion (反抗) inspired by the sharp and spirited hero, Katniss Eve
38、rdeen, will attract readers of all ages.16. What does the author think of The Harry Potter Series?A. Adults will find it a bit too childish.B. Its not easy for teenagers to relate to it.C. It can make young readers less confident.D. It deals with some common issues of teenagers.17. From the passage,
39、 we know His Dark Materials _.A. is not a science fiction seriesB. is too difficult for childrenC. has very deep themesD. tells mainly about the magic world18. Who is the author of The Hunger Games Trilogy?A. Lyra and Will B. Cassie Logan C. Katniss Everdeen D. Suzanne Collins19. What do we learn ab
40、out the books?A. Theyre all suitable for adults.B. They are all mainly to teach a lesson.C. They all deal with issues most peers face.D. They were all mainly written for adults.20 .To learn about race relations, which book will you read?A. His Dark Materials.B. The Harry Potter Series.C. The Hunger
41、Games Trilogy.D. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.第二节：完形填空(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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。I think Im one of the luckiest people in the world because of the time Im able to spend with young people who are not afraid to show their excitement and zest for life
42、. 21 , I would prefer a person with passion and enthusiasm to a person with 22 and talent any day of the week. You can teach and develop skills, 23 you cannot develop a love of life and an optimistic attitude. These are 24 of a person and appear at all times during work or play. Furthermore, they ar
43、e traits that one is born with and they will never 25 them.As a 26 and an Independent Education and Career Planning Advisor, I 27 too many children and young adults who are on a road to despair unless someone can find a way to change their attitude towards 28 and indeed life itself! 29 , society has
44、 turned out too many children and young that are unwilling to put much 30 or thought into their work. Whenever I come across such people 31 or old, Im reminded of a boy who went with his mother on a blueberry picking hike into the 32 . The boy filled his 33 mostly with moss(苔藓) and then covered the
45、moss with a thin layer of blueberries so that it looked 34 . But the next morning, he found the blueberry pie which his mother 35 for him was moss.So 36 , whether you are in school or 37 , if you have enthusiasm and if you are 38 to put in consistent effort along with passion, you will receive the 3
46、9 . If, on the other hand, you are 40 and prefer to take short-cuts, you should not expect to achieve the same results.21. A. ObviouslyB. PersonallyC. LuckilyD. Quickly22. A. skillsB. ideasC. kindnessD. courage23. A. orB. forC. butD. if24. A. choicesB. requestsC. appearancesD. characters25. A. useB.
47、 deserveC. loseD. cherish26. A. journalistB. doctorC. colleagueD. teacher27. A. search forB. come acrossC. care aboutD. depend on28. A. learningB. donatingC. speakingD. greeting29. A. EventuallyB. UnfortunatelyC. HopefullyD. Perfectly30. A. equipmentB. informationC. effortD. possession31. A. innocen
48、tB. youngC. poorD. stupid32. A. woodsB. cornerC. parkD. market33. A. mouthB. panC. basketD. hand34. A. deliciousB. beautifulC. cleanD. full35. A. collectedB. bakedC. keptD. bought36. A. promiseB. guessC. rememberD. look37. A. in dangerB. in distanceC. in hospitalD. at work38. A. willingB. confidentC
49、. proudD. careful39. A. cropB. trustC. votesD. rewards40. A. lazyB. busyC. curiousD. stubborn第 3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。E=AB F=AC G=ADBecoming Refreshed without sleepingSometimes there are just not enough hours in the day to get everything done and get a good nigh
50、ts rest. 41 .Once in a while you can get away with a sleepless night and still feel reasonably good by adjusting your meals and activities.42.The last thing you want to do when you are tired is get warm and cozy, this will cause you to fall asleep. Keeping the air conditioner on will make you feel m
51、uch more alert and refreshed.Eat small amounts. Eating small amounts of healthy food will help refresh you. Fruit and nuts are a good choice because they are nutritious and will energize you43.Try to stick to low carbon meals to keep you going. Chewing gum after your snack or small meal will also he
52、lp keep you awake.Keep it bright. When it is dark your body thinks it is time to go to sleep. Turn on lots of lights, which will trick your body into waking up and feeling better.44.You get double the benefits if it is daytime.Take a break. Taking a little break will help you in the long run. Turn u
53、p some energizing music to get yourself positive. Relax and talk to a friend in person or on the phone for a few minutes. 45A. Keep it coolB. Calm down and sleepC. Avoid big, heavy meals as they will make you tiredD. Going outside whether it is day or night for some fresh airE. Missing sleep regular
54、ly can make you sick and should be avoidedF. When you are tired, you may just want to sit around and do nothingG. Having a good time for a few minutes will refresh you quicker than anything else.第 II 卷第一节 单词填空(每空填一词，满分 20分)46.Mrs King took the a_ (抛弃的)dog back home and called it Brave. 47.Tucker d_(
55、拖，拉) the driver away from the car as it started to catch fire. 48.Susan p_(中止) for a moment at the door and then left quickly with tears in her eyes.49.One of the new governments t_(目标) is to improve its peoples life. 50.Joe is very _(有雄心的) for his son hoping he will become a great scientist. 51.Lit
56、tle by little, people have become a_(明白) of the problem. 52.Visitors can choose _(自愿地) battery-cars. 53.She looked at her face _(反射)in the mirror. 54.Mobile payment must be _(操作) with a phone and a network. 55.Robert _(点击，发出咔哒声) on the link to the next page of the website. 56.Sometimes, the products
57、 p_ (买)on the Internet are of poor quality,so you need to buy carefully.57.The old books from the community will be _(分发) to the local schools,58.When the concert was d_(宣布) open, all the people became excited. 59._(陪同) by the local villagers, Mr Lee visited the museum. 60.Alices parents _(离婚) when
58、she was young and she was take cared of by her grandmother, 61.Nowsdays,more and moe students choose to p_(参与) in volunteer teaching program. 62.Walking at least half an hour every morning is _(有益的) to your health. 63.Peter got quite a_(颇为不快，惹恼) when he heard the news that he was fired. 64.Without a
59、_(充分的)information, many students dont know how to choose an ideal college. 65.The president offered his _(祝贺) to the astronauts on their successful return from space. 第二节 语法填空 (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 (1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。A scholar was traveling abroad. One day, he happened to notic
60、e a man who seemed very 66. _ (discourage). “Whats wrong?” the scholar asked.“I have no interest in life anymore,” the man answered. “I have the most money in the world, and can travel anywhere I want. But there is no place where I can get a sense of 67. _ (satisfy). There is nothing in life 68. _ c
61、an attract me or make me happy.” 69._ (hear) his words, the scholar approached him, grabbed his suitcase and ran away. 70. _ (nature), the man ran after him, but the scholar ran faster than him and soon outdistanced (遥遥领先) the man. Minutes later, the scholar stopped 71. _ (wait) for him. When the ma
62、n finally caught up, out of breath, he ran to his suitcase immediately and found his belongings were safe. Then, he became extremely happy.In fact, happiness is 72. _ state of mind. Some are unhappy in their excesses (挥霍无度 ) while others are happy in 73. _ (they) poverty. If life has grown dull, ste
63、p out of the tiring routine to look 74. _ new pursuits. Sometimes, they are simple ones that 75. _ (ignore) by you easily. Many times we dont realize how routine our lives have become and how much we take them for granted until we find ourselves in a new situation.学校： 班级： 姓名： 考号： 请不要在密封线内答题市酒钢三中2017
64、2018学年第二学期期中考试座位号高二英语答题卷第 II 卷第一节 单词填空(满分 20分)4647 48 4950 51 52 53 5455 56 57 5859 60 61 62 63 64 65 第二节 语法填空（满分15分）66676869707172 737475第3节短文改错 （共10分,每小题1分,满分10分）该文中共有十处错误,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：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（）, 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、
65、只允许修改十处, 多者（从第11处起） 不计分。When I was young, I want to be a great hero. But with time goes by, things have changed. Now Ive decided to become a doctor which can help save peoples lives. This job is helpfully and worth doing. And how to make it come true? I know it is really big challenge. I will work h
66、ard and go all out for it. From now on I will spend on more time learning my lessons, so that I can go to your ideal university. On the meantime I am going to read many books on medicines. I believe I will achieve my dream.第3节 书面表达（满分25分）某英文网站正在开展关于填报志愿时首先考虑专业还是学校的讨论。请你根据下面所给的要点提示，用英语写一篇短文，描述学生中存在的两
67、种看法，并谈谈你自己的看法，将此文在该网站的BBS上发表。观点理由1首先选择专业1 可以学习自己感兴趣的东西；2便于将来从事自己喜爱的工作2首先选择大学1学习环境对人的成长很重要；2名牌大学的毕业生在求职时常会受到青睐。3你的看法（内容由考生自己拟定）注意：1.词数：100左右。开头已为你写好，不计入总词数；2.内容可适当发挥，注意行文连贯。 The College Entrance Examination is drawing near and every student will be faced with the question after he passes the college
68、entrance examinations: Should we choose a good major or a good university first?_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 高二英语答案1-8 CCBD C B D A 睡眠不足会增加人们患病的风险是因为我们的免疫系统受到了影响。9. D。 词义猜测题。 根据第二段的 Your immune system is not functioning the way it was meant to可知,划线部分的含义是睡眠不足。10. B。细节理解题。根据第三段的 Looking at identical
69、twins helped control the fact that sleep needs vary by person可推断是为了使研究结果更准确。11. B。推理判断题。根据末段的 To control other potential factors that could affect sleep.可推 断作者是想表明这个研究结果可信。12-15 DBCA16-20 DCDAD完形填空：2140：BACDC DBABC BACDB CDADA41-45 EACDG46abandoned 47 dragged 48 paused 49 targets 50 ambitious 51awar
70、e /conscious52 voluntarily 53 reflected 54 operated 55 clicked 56 purchased57 distributed58 Declared 59 Accompanied 60 divorced 61 participate62 beneficial 63annoyed64 adequate 65 congratulations66. discouraged 67. satisfaction 68. that 69 Hearing 70. Naturally 71. to wait 72. a 73 their 74. for 75.
71、 are ignoredWantedas 或 goingwho/thathelpfulButreallybig a delete onmyin the meantimemedicine作文答案 Every student will be faced with the question after he passes the college entrance examinations:Should I choose a good major or a good university first? Maybe this is a common question for most of all th
72、e students. Some students prefer to consider majors first so that they can learn what they are interested in. It will also make it possible for them to take their favourite jobs in the future. However, those who think differently believe that the environment is important to ones development and that
73、 graduates from leading universities are often more likely to find a good job.:.In my opinion, the best choice is a good major at a good university. If we cannot obtain both, the first thing to consider is a good major, because no matter where we study, we can still achieve a lot in a certain field if we try our best.
