1、第I卷第一部分听力（百强校英语解析团队专供）（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。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. Whats the womans favorite hobby?A. Singing songs.B. Playing tennis.C. Going shopping.2. What is the
2、 man probably?A. A teacher.B. A doctor.C. A policeman.3. How will the man travel to Miami this time?A. By air.B. By car.C. By railway.4. What time is it now?A. 9:05.B. 9:20.C. 9:35.5. Why does the woman live in the country?A. She works there.B. She loves the scenery.C. She thinks it convenient.第二节（共
3、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；听完后，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. Why is the boy back home early today?A. To have a break.B. To prepare for a lecture.C. To get away from noise.7. What will the boy do to help h
4、is mother?A. Do the dishes.B. Boil the water.C. wash the potatoes.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A job.B. A computer.C. An article.9. What does the man say about the woman?A. She is confident.B. She is a quick learner.C. She is good at computer.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. W
5、hat is the relationship between the speakers?A. Classmates.B. Fellow workers.C. Brother and sister.11. What is the woman going to do this weekend?A. Stay at home.B. Have a barbecue.C. Go sightseeing.12. What will the family celebrate?A. A birthday.B. A wedding.C. The birth of a baby.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题
6、。13. Where are the speakers?A. In a party.B. In a clothes shop.C. In the womans house.14. What does the woman ask the man to do?A. Try on some clothes.B. Give her some advice.C. Organize a party for her.15. Whats the color of the blouse the woman finally chooses?A. Black.B. White.C. Silver.16. What
7、will the man do next?A. Dress himself up.B. Take the woman to a party.C. Buy some clothes for the woman.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. How many days is the Visitors Center open a week?A. Five.B. Six.C. Seven.18. What should car drivers do at Finchbrooke Country Park?A. Limit the speed.B. Pay the parking fee.
8、C. Drive on hard-surfaced paths.19. Where can visitors find a telephone when the Visitors Center is closed?A. In the cafe.B. Near the lake.C. At the park entrance.20. What is allowed to do at the park?A. Skating.B. Camping.C. Swimming.第二部分：阅读理解（百强校英语解析团队专供）（共两节，满分35分）第一节（共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分）阅读下列短文，从
9、每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AOne warm summer morning, Elizabeth, the nanny（保姆）of the Williams, went back from outside with the little boy, Josh. When she stepped into the house from the front door, she could tell that something was wrong, but she couldnt point a finger at exactly what it wa
10、s. Just as she was about to dash out to find Josh, the little boy ran from behind her back, straight into the house for his toys.Thats when she heard footsteps coming down the stairs. Her heart missed a beat. Knowing that Joshs parents were not home, she ran inside the house, caught the little boy s
11、wiftly and headed straight for the gate. She hit the neighbors door heavily to seek help and called the police.When David William returned home and checked the monitor, what he saw scared the life out of him. A strongly built middle-aged stranger walked around the house and searched every corner, be
12、ing careful not to miss any valuables（贵重物品）. And the most frightening for David was to see him even slipping into Joshs room. It was also terrifying to see that he was on his phone with someone guiding him on what to do. When Elizabeth opened the front door, he realized it was time to leave. He ran
13、out just a few moments after Elizabeth and the boy left, getting away from the police.The Williams feel so grateful to Elizabeth for what she has done daily and saving their little boy when she could have easily run leaving the child behind. Elizabeth is called “supemanny” by the family. But Elizabe
14、th said it was just her normal duty. “When his parents are away, they put their trust in me to keep him safe.” Although she is still terrified at the thought of what could have happened if she had come face to face with that man, she is willing to continue doing her work.21. Why did Elizabeth leave
15、the house quickly?A. She was anxious to find Josh.B. She sensed something dangerous.C. She was in a rush to help her neighbor.D. She heard familiar footsteps approaching.22. What can we learn about the stranger?A. He stole into Joshs room.B. He was caught by the police.C. He used the monitor to find
16、 valuables.D. He searched Elizabeths room for his phone.23. The family think highly of Elizabeth because _.A. she acted beyond the call of dutyB. she felt no fear in case of emergencyC. she saved the child at the cost of her own lifeD. she strengthened the parent-child bond of trustBResearchers say
17、they have created a new super-tough material in the laboratory. It is stronger, lighter and costs less than steel. But the new material is not a product of high technology. It is wood. Researcher Liangbing Hu says that it can compete with some of the worlds strongest materials or even replace steel.
18、The product is called Super Wood. It doesnt require any special raw, unprocessed material. That means the cost of the product will be relatively low.Hu said, “We can start with very cheap wood, and also very fancy, expensive wood. But in the end, we get very similar performance.”Super Wood is made b
19、y partially removing a natural polymer called lignin（木质素）. Hu explained, “Lignin is like glue to hold all the parts together in natural wood. To be able to densify（增密）the wood completely, some of the lignin has to be removed. “Strong chemicals are put on the wood to remove about half of its lignin.
20、Then, after being left in extreme heat and pressurized for a day, the treated wood is ready.The wood is strong enough to build automobiles, airplanes, wind turbines and more. Researchers are finding many new ways to use wood, including creating batteries and see-through wood and paper.Hu said, “Wood
21、 has been existing on Earth for more than a million years. And human beings have been using wood for furniture, construction for more than 10 thousand years. And the more we worked on this material, we realized, we have never fully exhausted the potential of this amazing material.”24. Which of the f
22、ollowing is NOT a characteristic of Super Wood?A. Strong.B. Tough.C. High-tech.D. Low-cost.25. What is the 3rd paragraph mainly about?A. The quality of Super Wood.B. The densifying function of lignin.C. The amount of removed lignin.D. The making process of Super Wood.26. Whats Liangbing Hus attitude
23、 towards the future of Super Wood?A. Doubtful.B. Positive.C. Unconcerned.D. Negative.CYou may have heard the term self-awareness, but what is it and why does it matter?Being self-aware can influence how you feel in your job and in your personal life. Daniel Goleman takes that connection much further
24、, saying self-awareness is the key to success. He describes self-awareness as “knowing ones internal（内在的）states ,preference and resources”, and then monitoring that “inner world” information as it comes up. If you can be as aware of your feelings and thoughts, youll be better able to deal with new s
25、ituations. Because you know yourself better, youll be more accepting of yourself, your thoughts and your feelings, Goleman says.But self-awareness doesnt stop at how you see yourself. Its also understanding and acknowledging how others see you. Tasha Eurich, an organizational psychologist, explains
26、that self-awareness has two parts internal and external（外部的）. Internal self-awareness means we can clearly see our own values, thoughts, passions and feelings. External self-awareness is clearly seeing how others see us. People who are externally self-aware tend to be better leaders.So how do you kn
27、ow if youre self-aware or not? Eurich developed a short online quiz to help. Youre not the only one who has to take it. Someone who knows you well also has to answer questions about you.In a recent TED Talk, Eurich refers to self-awareness unicorns. This group makes up only a small part of all the p
28、eople she has studied. These are people who not only believe they are self-aware, but other people who know them would agree. Additionally, these unicorns would say they have improved their self-awareness in their lives and again, those who know them well would agree.Thankfully, anyone can become mo
29、re self-aware, as long as theyre willing to devote some time and effort to the cause.27. According to Daniel Goleman, a self-aware person _.A. feels content with his lifeB. has a burning desire for successC. handles his self-information wellD. avoids challenging new situations28. In Eurichs theory,
30、what helps make a better leader?A. Clear thinking.B. Internal self-awareness.C. Sharp understanding.D. External self-awareness.29. How does Eurichs quiz assess ones self-awareness?A. By setting criteria for answers.B. By measuring others reactions.C. By analyzing quiz-takers questions.D. By matching
31、 internal and external opinions.30. What can be inferred about unicorns from the 5th paragraph?A. They are rare talents.B. They fail to get approval.C. They are born experts.D. They try to please others.第二节（共5个小题；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。Plan a Budget-Friendly Summer Vaca
32、tionIts never too early to start thinking about your summer vacation. Deciding where to go and what attractions to see can actually be a fun and exciting part of the experienceparticularly when you find ways to save your travel dollar. 31 Rethink your “summer vacation”.If your summer vacation window
33、 is wide open, why not skip July and August? The flights and accommodations are about 25% cheaper in the spring or early fall. If you must travel during the busy season, you can still save by being flexible. 32 Flying out on a Tuesday instead of a Friday could save you a bit of money, and flying in
34、the afternoon will likely be cheaper than a morning flight. 33 Its always in your best interest to book your summer vacation early. If you plan on flying to your destination, for example, it will be much easier to find seats on your preferred flights if you book in March than if you were to wait unt
35、il the last minute. The same applies to hotels, where prices are based on supply and demand. Use the right websites.There are a lot of websites competing for your travel dollar. 34 For example, when you make five reservations with B, you can have access to their “Genius Program” which gives you 10%
36、off as well as early check-in and late check-out. Consider a tour.With so many places to see and things to do, planning a trip can wear you out quickly. 35 Seasoned tour operators, such as Trafalgar, take the stress out of travel so all you have to do is show up and enjoy yourself. More importantly,
37、 a guided vacation represents a significant saving.A. Plan your flights.B. Book in advance.C. In that case, a tour is a fantastic choice.D. Choose the one that offers the best service.E. That competition has led to many benefits for travelers.F. When booking flights, choose the least popular travel
38、times.G. Here are tips to plan a summer vacation within your budget.第三部分：语言运用（百强校英语解析团队专供）（共两节，满分45分）第一节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，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。When Marcus, a homeless man, walked into a small cafe, begging for spare change, he didnt get 36 . Instead, Cesia,
39、 the owner, kindly asked why he didnt have a job. 37 his head to avoid eye contact, he replied, “I used to be in prison and no one wants to 38 me.” Although Cesia had hit some hard times of her own at the cafe, she was short of hands that day and 39 Marcus a position, washing dishes for two hours.Wi
40、th a big smile, Marcus 40 accepted it. While Marcus was busy with the dishes, Cesia made him a sandwich. Marcus immediately walked out to the street and 41 it with a homeless woman. “Do you know the lady over there?” she asked out of 42 . “No, but I know she is hungry.” That really 43 Cesia.Since bu
41、siness was not good, Cesia couldnt 44 to employ him. So at the end of that day, they said their goodbyes. 45 , much to her surprise, Marcus continued to 46 on time for work every day. When he got 47 , he bought food from the cafe, refusing to take it for free. When asked why, he said, “It makes me f
42、eel 48 .” Marcus was showing that he was really a nice person. For Cesia who was going through a dark period, Marcus became a 49 in her life.“People need someone who 50 them and even lends a helping hand.” Cesia wrote on Facebook, “Just like Marcus, I had my 51 when in trouble. I had many people to
43、help make it to where I am today. Do something 52 for someone else and dont 53 them just because theyre out there asking for money, for we dont know their real 54 . Some deserve another 55 .”36. A. beaten upB. taken inC. looked afterD. turned away37. A. NoddingB. ShakingC. BowingD. Raising38. A. mar
44、ryB. forgiveC. greetD. hire39. A. offeredB. foundC. wonD. denied40. A. anxiouslyB. gladlyC. silentlyD. worriedly41. A. hidB. swappedC. checkedD. shared42. A. kindnessB. sympathyC. curiosityD. politeness43. A. touchedB. embarrassedC. excitedD. amused44. A. waitB. affordC. bearD. expect45. A. HoweverB
45、. ThereforeC. BesidesD. Otherwise46. A. break inB. show upC. drop inD. get up47. A. permittedB. promotedC. praisedD. paid48. A. goodB. energeticC. specialD. generous49. A. jokeB. lightC. burdenD. regret50. A. admiresB. toleratesC. trustsD. defends51. A. needB. jobC .helpD. freedom52. A. niceB. crazy
46、C. unusualD. reasonable53. A. abuseB. blameC. hateD. judge54. A. choiceB. situationC. intentionD. decision55. A. positionB. raiseC. chanceD. reward第II卷第三部分：语言运用（百强校英语解析团队专供）（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（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Nosey and the Porcupine（豪猪）Nosey knew that she was suppo
47、sed to stay in the yard, but the gate was let open. She took a glance 56 the woods up the street. For Nosey there was nothing as wonderful as 57 (dash) among the trees and sniffing（嗅）the flowers. After all, she was called Nosey for a reason. Her name described her usual, day-to-day 58 (behave).She q
48、uietly slipped out of the yard and headed towards the woods. Soon after Nosey arrived in the woods, a butterfly landed on her nose. She reached for it, 59 it few away Then Nosey 60 (spot) it again on a berry bush. When she was within striking distance, she jumped. The butterfly fluttered out of Nose
49、ys reach once more, but it was too late for Nosey 61 (stop). She landed directly on top of the berry bush with a crash. At first, she was astonished by the sudden fall. Then she was shocked to find 62 (she) face to face with a sleeping porcupine under the bush!The arrival of a 63 (noise) visitor cau
50、sed the porcupine to wake up. Nosey had ever seen a porcupine before, so she gently sniffed at it with her nose, 64 really annoyed the porcupine. He turned around and the quills（棘刺）on his tail were standing up. 65 (sudden) Nosey found herself with a nose full of quills.第四部分写作（百强校英语解析团队专供）（共两节，满分40分）
51、第一节：应用文写作（满分15分）假如你是李华，你的美国朋友Peter来信询问你校社团活动。现请你回信向他介绍其中一个社团。内容包括：1. 社团名称；2. 社团活动；3. 活动意义。注意：1. 词数不少于80；2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。_第二节：概要写作（百强校英语解析团队专供）（满分25分）阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。Something happens to many children when they are out of school over the summer months. It is called the “summer slide.” Thi
52、s may sound like a ride at a water park. But its not. Summer slide is when children forget much of what they learned during the latest school year.To fight the effects of summer slide, teachers often give students homework over the summer. Many parents may send children to all kinds of camps or find
53、 other activities to keep them learning. Some even try to build up their childrens strengths by getting them into extra tutoring.However, experts say keeping children busy all the time is not good for them. The result is often a tired child with an overcrowded schedule. This keeps a childs brain act
54、ive constantlylearning, gathering information and preparing for the next event. And this may have the opposite effect the parents are not hoping for.What should parents do instead? Nothing. According to Lea Waters, a psychologist specializing in positive psychology and positive education, slowing do
55、wn actually helps children become the best they can be. Machines need to be reset, while kids need to goof off（偷懒）. She says that goofing off really allows kids to have some downtime, when theyre not focused on a specific task but are free to do something that theyre interested in doing and that the
56、y can do more automatically and get enjoyment from, like shooting baskets or listening to the music.She also adds that goofing off does not mean the brain isnt working. It just goes into this default network mode（默认网络模式）and uses that time to process all the information it had during the day, to inte
57、grate（整合）new information. It makes a kind of decision about what information to put into memory and what to get rid of, which in fact helps to improve memory.浙江省台州市20172018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，每题1.5分，满分30分）1-5 CBCAB6-10 CAABA11-15 BCCBA16-20 ABACB第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分35分）第一节（共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分
58、）21-25 BAACD26-30 BCDDA第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）31-35 GFBEC第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）36-40 DCDAB41-45 DCABA46-50 BDABC51-55 CADBC第二节：语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）56. at57. dashing58. behavior(s)/behaviour(s)59. but60. spotted61. to stop62. herself63. noisy64. which65. Suddenly第四部分：写作（
59、满分45分）第一节：应用文写作（满分15分）One Possible Version:Dear Peter,Knowing that youre interested in the club activities on our campus, Id love to introduce you to Science and Technology Club, one that enjoys a great popularity for its unique features.Club members meet once a week to explore the wonders of scienc
60、e through hands-on experiments. Every semester, they set aside a day for Science Fair, where all schoolmates are welcome to show their gizmos and inventions. Such enlightening activities do foster scientific spirit and encourage technological innovation among us students.I have enclosed a brochure a
61、bout other clubs. Best wishes!Yours，Li Hua(93 words)第二节：概要写作（满分25分）One Possible Version:Summer slide refers to childrens academic loss over the summer vacation.（要点1）To combat it, teachers and parents alike try different ways to keep them occupied.（要点2）But according to experts, this does children no good.（要点3）Waters, a psychologist, believes slowing down helps tap childrens potential by allowing them time to goof off, enjoying themselves.（要点4）She claims goofing off involves orderly brain activities, which actually contributes to memory improvement.（要点5）(75 words)
