1、班级_ 姓名_ 学号_ 流水号_密封线 绍兴蕺山外国语学校2017-2018学年第二学期期末教学质量检测高二 英语试题命题人:胡婷 审题人:楼惠说明:1、本试卷满分150分2、考试时间120分钟第I卷第一部分 听力(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分,满分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。例:How much is the shi
2、rt?A. 19.15.B. 9.18.C. 9. 15.答案是C。1.what will James do tomorrow ?A. Watch a TV program.B.Give a talk.C.Write a report.2.What can we say about the woman?A.Shes generous.B.Shes curious.C.Shes helpful.3.When does the train leave?A.At 6:30.B.At8:30.C.At 10:30.4.How does the woman go to work?A.By car.B.O
3、n foot.C.By bike5.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A.Classmates.B.Teacher and student.C.Doctor and patient.第二节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15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。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.What does the woman regre
4、t?A.Giving up her research.B.Dropping out of college.C.Changing her major.7.What is the woman interested in studying now?A.Ecology.B.Education.C.Chemistry.听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。8.What is the man?A.A hotel manager.B.A tour guide.C.A taxi driver.9.what is the man doing for the woman?A.Looking for some local
5、foods.B.Showing her around the seaside.C.Offering information about a hotel.听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。10.Where does the conversation probably take place?A.In an office.B.At homeC.At a restaurant.11.What will the speakers do tomorrow evening?A.Go to a concert.B.Visit a friendC.work extra hours.12.Who is Alice
6、 going to call?A.Mike .B.JoanC.Catherine .听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。13.why does the woman meet the man?A.To look at an apartment.B.To deliver some furniture.C.To have a meal together.14.What does the woman like about the carpet?A.Its color.B.Its design.C. Its quality .15.What does the man say about the kitch
7、en?A.Its a good size.B.Its newly painted.C. Its adequately equipped .16.What will the woman probably do next?A.Go downtown.B.Talk with her friend.C.Make payment .听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。17.Who is the speaker probably talking to?A.Movie fans .B.News reporters.C.College students .18.When did the speaker tak
8、e English classes? A.Before he left his hometown.B.After he came to America.C.When he was 15 years old.19.How does the speaker feel about his teacher?A.Hes proud.B.Hes sympathetic.C.Hes grateful .20.What does the speaker mainly talk about ?A.How education shaped his life.B.How his language skills im
9、proved.C.How he managed his business well.第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分30分)第一节 (共10小题;每小题2.5分,满分25分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。AOne day, I was sitting in a local coffee shop, and staring at this man in a wheelchair. He could move his head and parts of his fingers but nothing else. He had a servant who cut
10、up his food and placed it on a special mechanically powered fork that he would use to eat.He saw me staring at him and invited me to join him at his table. His name was Stephen. For several hours we sat at that table and we got to know each other on a deeply personal level. I had never known a man w
11、ho was more radiant(容光焕发), more energizing to talk and get to know than Stephen.Stephen used to be a very successful businessman in Denver. He was in the natural gas business. Thirteen years before, when he was forty, he was waiting for news of a natural gas discovery to occur any moment.He said, ”I
12、 had so much nervous energy. I saw the storm clouds gathering, and I decided to clean out the gutters(檐沟)rather than sitting around waiting for this gas well to come in.”He climbed up the ladder to clear the piles of pine needles on the roof. As he backed up, he accidentally fell off the roof. He la
13、nded on his back. He was paralyzed(瘫痪)for the rest of his life, except for his head and his hand.I asked him, “How do you do it all? How do you suddenly stop hiking, fishing, and running marathons?”He said, “There are three things you have to do when something like this happens. The first thing you
14、have to do is adjust. The second thing you do is adjust. And the third thing you do is adjust.”He said, “By adjusting to your abilities, Bill, you have to change your self-expectations. If you cant be a physical athlete any longer, then perhaps you can be a spiritual athlete.” He was.21. The author
15、noticed Stephen at the coffee shop because_.A. he ate in a special way B. he cut up his foodC. he was staring at the author D. he looked very energetic22. How did Stephen adjust to his disability?A. He gave up exercising regularly B. He turned to the author for helpC He accepted himself as he was D.
16、 He made new friends everywhere23.“A spiritual athlete” Stephen mentioned in the last paragraph might be_.A. humorous and sensitive B. sympathetic and caringC. optimistic and open-minded D. faithful and easygoing24. When the accident happened,_.A. Stephen was nervous about the coming storm.B. Stephe
17、n was having the gutters repaired.C. Stephen was worried a gas will would erupt.D. Stephen was expecting a piece of good news. BAt least 40% of Australian households now have at least one home “Internet of Things” device. These are fridges, window blinds, locks and other devices that are connected t
18、o the Internet.While the Internet of Things (IoT) may lead to more efficiency in our daily lives, my research shows that consumers are exposed to many risks by the use of IoT devices, ranging from disclosure of private information, to physical injury and problems with the devices themselves.Australi
19、a has no specific laws aimed at addressing IoT issues, and current laws intended to protect consumers have gaps and uncertainties when dealing with IoT devices. Many IoT device manufacturers and suppliers show little regard for customers privacy. Some even make money from customer data.Consumer elec
20、tronics company Vizio recently agreed to pay US regulators US $ 2.2 million, after failing to get appropriate permission from users to track their TV viewing habits.Late last year, the Norwegian Consumer Council found that a childrens doll recorded anything said to it by children and sent the record
21、ings to a US company. The company reserved the right to share and use the data for a broad range of purposes.IoT devices have the potential to collect more private data about individuals than was possible with previous devices. All this data can then be used to study consumers, predict our behavior,
22、 and sell us products at times when our willpower is lowest. Some companies are currently using technology to track consumers through stores and send their messages to mobile phones. This may be linked to our purchase history.Consumers are exposed to significant risks from IoT devices, from the use
23、of data, to security flaws and devices no longer being supported. They should think long and hard about the risks they are taking on with IoT devices. Do you really need that internet-connected hairbrush?25. What do we learn about IoT devices in Australia?A. Peoples privacy is protected by them.B. N
24、o laws can solve problems about them.C. They are not well received.D. They serve no practical purpose.26. Which of the following sayings can best show the authors attitude towards IoT devices?A. Strike while the iron is hot.B. One mans meat is another mans poison. C. Better be safe than sorry.D. Eve
25、ry cloud has a silver lining.27. What would be the best title for this passage?A. Use Your IoT Devices CorrectlyB. Companies Need Customer DataC. Say Goodbye to IoT DevicesD. Your Devices Can Spy on You. CThe quality of our seafood has been in the news a lot lately. A new study has found that people
26、 who eat seafood are also eating plastic 11,000 pieces of microplastic per year to be exact.Researchers at the University of Ghent in Belgium found that seafood eaters are consuming plastic at a concerning rate.“Per serving of mussels (贻贝), which contains about 300 grams of mussel meat, you get 300
27、pieces of plastic inside your body,” researchers wrote. Researchers dont yet know the implications of eating microplastic, but they worry that it could have negative consequences on our health.While we dont know what microplastic does yet to humans, we do know what it does to sea animals. In earlier
28、 studies, scientists have found that when fish eat microplastics, it prevents their growth and changes their feeding patterns. In fact, fish will stop eating natural sources of nutrients, and only go for plastic.When youre done using plastic, a small portion (部分) may be recycled. However, more than
29、likely its in a landfill or making its way towards the ocean. Once rubbish hits the water, sea creatures may mistake it for food. This often leads to poisoning or death. If they get caught for humans food, the plastic may very well make its way back to you on your dinner plate.According to a study p
30、ublished in Science magazine, eight million tons of plastic go into our waterways every year. The problem is so serious that scientists say that by 2050 the weight of plastic in our oceans will outweigh fish. And just because its out of sight, it doesnt mean it should be out of mind.Theres no immedi
31、ate way to prevent microplastic from ending up in your body. However, you can help reduce the amount of plastic reaching rivers, lakes and oceans in the first place. You can make a difference with your choices every day. Even small changes will add up. While your dinner may contain microplastic, you
32、 can help prevent the future generations from having that same problem.28. What does the underlined word “implications” probably mean?A. Logical reasons.B. Possible effects.C. Real functions. D. Potential benefits.29. What do we learn about microplastics in the oceans?A. Fish tend to be addicted to
33、them.B. They dont affect fishs eating habits.C. They make fish grow quickly.D. Fish are sick and tired of them.30. Whats the writers purpose of writing the last paragraph?A. To offer us a brief summary.B. To send us a gentle reminder.C. To give us a final warning. D. To appeal to us for action七选五阅读(
34、共5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。Eyesight plays a very important role in our daily life. Every waking moment, the eyes are working to see the world around us. Over forty percent of Americans worry about losing eyesight, but its easy to include steps into our daily life to ens
35、ure healthy eyes. Here are five suggestions for a lifetime of healthy eyesight:Schedule yearly exams.31Experts advise parents to bring babies 6 to 12 months of age to the doctor for a careful check. The good news is that millions of children now can have yearly eye exams and following treatment, inc
36、luding eye- glasses.Protect against UV rays . Long-term stay in the sun creates risk to your eyes. No matter what the season is, its extremely important to wear sunglasses.32Give your eyes a break. Two-thirds of Americans spend up to seven hours a day using computers or other digital products.33Expe
37、rts recommend that people practice the 20/20/20 rule: every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and look at something 20 feet away. 34As part of a healthy diet, eat more fruits and vegetables each day. Vitamins C and E help protect eyesight and promote eye health.Practice safe wear and care of contac
38、t lenses (隐形眼镜). Many Americans use contact lenses to improve their eyesight. While some follow the medical guidance for wearing contact lenses, many are breaking the rules and putting their eyesight at risk.35 Otherwise, you may have problems such as red eyes, pain in the eyes, or a more serious co
39、ndition.A. Eat your greens.B. Eye care should begin early in life.C. They can properly protect your eyes.D. Stay in good shape by taking more vitamins.E. Parents usually dont care about their own eyesight.F. Always follow the doctors advice for appropriate wear.G. This frequent eye activity increase
40、s the risk for eye tiredness.第三部分语言运用(共两节,满分30分)第一节.完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)Hannah Taylor is a schoolgirl from Manitoba, Canada. One day, when she was five years old, she was walking with her mother in downtown Winnipeg. They saw a man 36out of a garbage can. She asked her mother why he did that an
41、d her mother said that the man was homeless and hungry. Hannah was very 37.She couldnt understand why some people had to live their lives without shelter or enough food. Hannah started to think about how she could 38,but,of course, there is not a lot one five-year-old can do to solve(解决)the problem
42、of homelessness.Later ,when Hannah attended school, she saw another homeless person. It was a woman, 39an old shopping trolley(购物车)which was piled with 40. It seemed that everything the woman owned was in them. This made Hannah very sad, and even more 41to do something. She had been talking to her m
43、other about the lives of homeless people 42they first saw the homeless man. Her mother told her that if she did something to change the problem that made her sad, she wouldnt 43as bad.Hannah began to speak out about the homelessness in Manitoba and then in other provinces. She hoped to44her message
44、of hope and awareness. She started the Ladybug Foundation ,an organization aiming at getting rid of homelessness. She began to45“Big Bosses” lunches, where she would try to persuade local business leaders to46to the cause. She also organized a fund-raising(募捐)drive in “Ladybug Jars” to collect every
45、ones spare change during “Make Change” month. More recently, the foundation began another47called National Red Scarf Daya day when people donate $20 and wear red scarves in support of Canadas48and homeless.There is an emergency shelter in Winnipeg called “Hannahs Place”, something that Hannah is ver
46、y49of. Hannahs Place is divided into several areas, providing shelter for people when it is so cold that 50outdoors can mean death. In the more than five years since Hannah began her activities, she has received a lot of51.For example, she received the 2007 BRICK Award recognizing the52of young peop
47、le to change the world. But53all this, Hannah still has the54life of a Winnipeg schoolgirl, except that she pays regular visits to homeless people.Hannah is one of many examples of young people who are making a55in the world. You can,too!36. A. jumping B. eating C. crying D. waving37. A. annoyed B.
48、nervous C. ashamed D. upset38. A. behave B. manage C. help D. work39. A. pushingB. carrying C. buying D. holding40. A. goods B. bottlesC. foods D. bags41. A. excitedB. determinedC. energetic D. grateful42. A. since B. unlessC. although D. as43. A. sound B. get C. feel D. look44. A. exchange B. leave
49、 C. keep D. spread45. A. sell B. deliverC. host D. pack46. A. contribute B. lead C. apply D. agree47. A. campaign B. trip C. procedureD. trial48. A. elderlyB. hungry C. lonelyD. sick49. A. aware B. afraid C. proud D. sure50 A. going B. sleeping C. traveling D. playing51. A. praises B. invitations C.
50、 replies D. appointments52. A. needs B. interests C. dreams D. efforts53. A. forB. through C. besides D. along54. A. healthyB. public C. normalD. tough55. A. choice B. profit C. judgementD. differenceII卷第二部分(共10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(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。We high school students do have so
51、me growing pains, but we can get rid of them 56 (correct) and wisely. 57. , some of us are upset 58. their body styles and looks. Its unnecessary and its not important at all. We neednt care about it. It is ones inner beauty 59 matters. Second, we sometimes seem 60 (misunderstand) by our teachers, p
52、arents and classmates. 61 (face) with this, we can find a proper time to have a heart-to-heart talk with them, trying to remove the misunderstanding. Some of us have fewer friends. I think being open-minded and friendly will do you good. Third, we may fall behind others, 62 makes us stressed. Actual
53、ly we can encourage 63 (us) to work efficiently, full of 64.(determine). At last, some of us dont have much pocket money, so they feel unhappy. Isnt it strange? So long as we have some, thats enough. And we can learn 65 to spend money.第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)第一节 应用文(满分20分)假如你是学生会主席李华,你校将举办英语才艺(talent show
54、),想邀请你校外籍教师Smith先生前来观看并做点评。根据以下要点用英语写一封邀请信。1.时间:下周三上午8:30-11:302.内容:歌曲,舞蹈,课本剧(textbook dramas),故事,演讲等3.联系人:李华(电话1234567)注意:1.词数80左右;2开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数;3可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。Dear Mr.Smith, _Yours faithfully, Li Hua第二节 读后续写(满分20分) 阅读下面短文,根据所给情节进行续写,使之构成一个完整的故事。Teachers PetMy best friend Lisa and I carefully
55、wrote our words with a No. 2 pencil. We took turns writing down the sentences. Dear Miss Hanley, we wrote, you like Kathleen better than you like us. That isnt fair. Miss Hanley was our fourth-grade teacher. She was in her 20s, with short, dark, curly hair and lively grey eyes. It was her first-year
56、 teaching in our public school in the northeast Bronx.Youre a very talented writer, Miss Hanley often told me. This excited me. A few weeks into this school year, Lisa and I had co-authored a play based on our favorite novel, Little Women. And we performed the play in front of the class. When the cu
57、rtain came down, the applause from the students was light. But Miss Hanley clapped strongly, saying, Great! Great! Lisa and I ignored the other kids, and were high on her praise for days.I didnt envy Lisas relationship with Miss Hanley. Sharing Miss Hanley was a bond between us. In Miss Hanleys clas
58、s, we behaved ourselves, although we couldnt help comparing ourselves with Kathleen, whose demeanor(风度)and dress were perfect. Kathleen lived in her familys big house with a beautiful garden. Lisa and I lived in small apartments. Her eyes were as huge as those of most film stars. She spoke softly an
59、d politely. Her hair was waved, clean and tidy. My hair was loose and wild. Lisa and I wore clothes that didnt always match. I sometimes wore my sisters hand-me-downs. Kathleen did best in her studies and of course Miss Hanley liked her. The funny thing is that I didnt like Kathleen and neither did
60、Lisa. In fact we didnt know why. Lisa and I continued writing our note to Miss Hanley, You call on Kathleen more than you call on us. You like her because she is a goody-goody (讨好卖乖的人). Thats not fair! Just that we are not goody-goodies does not mean you should like us less.注意: 1. 所续写短文的词数应为150词左右; 2. 应使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语; 3. 续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好; 4. 续写完成后,请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。Paragraph 1: My heart was pounding(心跳加速) as we left the note before class on Miss Hanleys desk. _Paragraph 2: At three oclock, Miss Hanley asked us to stay after class for a few minutes. _