高二英语上学期期末考试试题5 (3)

江苏省南通中学2016-2017学年度第一学期期末考试高二英语试卷 本试卷分第卷和第卷，共五部分，满分120分。考试时间120分钟。第卷（三部分，共 85 分）第一部分：听力(共两节, 满分20 分)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。1. How long will it take the man to arrive in London?A. About two hours.B. About three hours.C. About six hours.2. What color will the speakers paint the room?A. Blue.B. Green.C. Orange.3. Where are the speakers?A. In a classroom.B. In a bookstore.C. In a library.4. What are the speakers talking about?A. Where to play.B. When to play.C. Who to play with.5. What does the man mean?A. He is tired of traveling.B. He doesnt like his job.C. He is energetic in working.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，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. Which wedding present has the man bought for Julie and Will? A. Cups.B. Plates.C. Towels.7. Why does the woman want to buy a picture for Julie and Will? A. It is interesting.B. It is useful. C. It is cheap.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. What do the speakers agree?A. Their teachers will support them. B. Students have good teaching skills. C. They are less likely to use the cookery rooms.9. What does the woman suggest people do on International Day?A. Have some cooking classes.B. Teach words of different languages.C. Talk about daily life in their own countries.听第8段材料, 回答第10至12题。10. What can we learn about David?A. He immediately found the plot very attractiveB. He would like to see the setting places of the book. C. He thinks the characters in the book very fantastic.11. What does Marie think of the book?A. It is worth reading.B. It is poorly organized.C. It is hard to understand. 12. Why does the author write the book according to Maria?A. To explore some new places.B. To inspire readers to have their own views.C. To give different explanations of the same event.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What was the weather like when Sarah and the crew set out?A. It was as the weatherman forecast. B. It was showing signs of improvement.C. It was the same as the day before.14. What first made Sarah realize that something was wrong?A. She saw something fall into the water.B. She felt a sudden movement.C. She heard something being torn.15. Why did Sarah and the crew decide to turn back rather than continue?A. The crew were getting tired.B. The Philippines was within shorter distance. C. They followed the advice of the Rescue Centre.16. What problem did Sarah and the crew have when the rescue ship tried to rescue them?A. The plane indicated the wrong position.B. Their boat couldnt be seen clearly.C. It came too close to them.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Where will the listeners have a welcome party?A. In a tent.B. In a house.C. At a caf shop.18. During which activity will the listeners receive special training first?A. Horse riding.B. Sailing.C. Climbing.19. Why will the listeners walk across the hills on Wednesday?A. To practice reading maps.B. To learn to take photographs.C. To enjoy the beautiful scenery.20. When can the listeners do their preferred activity? A. On Wednesday morning.B. On Thursday morning.C. On Thursday afternoon.第二部分：英语语言知识运用（共两节，满分35分）第一节：单项选择（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、 B、 C、 D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。21. Nowadays _ certain limit should be set on _ use of cars to reduce air pollution.A. /; theB. a; theC. the; /D. the; the 22. But for their _ preparations, the conference wouldnt have been so successful.A. absurdB. awkwardC. abnormalD. adequate 23. Many major economic problems _ to be solved, there is no point _ the growth rate of this year now. A. remaining; predictingB. remaining; to predictC. remained; predictingD. remained; to predict24. Children under sixteen are not permitted to participate in such kind of activities _ bad for their mental development.A. that areB. as areC. as isD. that they are 25. Since he has grown up, the boy wants to be _ his parents and their authority.A. rid ofB. driven awayC. pushed aheadD. broken away from26. The weather was terrible but we carried on _. A. directlyB. instantlyC. stablyD. regardless27. The idea for the new machine came to Mr. Baker _ to his invention. A. while he was devotingB. while he was devotedC. while devoting himselfD. while devoted28. The leaders _ an immediate top meeting to solve the economic crisis among countries.A. acceleratedB. appealedC. advocatedD. acquired 29. He has decided to quit as manager of the firm _ a career as a musician. A. in regard toB. in favor ofC. in addition ofD. in celebration to 30. The facilities have been adapted to give _ to wheelchair users. A. accessB. approachC. wayD. vote31. Id rather _ rudely to her yesterday. How regretful I am!A. I not speakB. my not speaking C. I didnt speakD. I hadnt spoken32. If people outside China learned a bit about jasmine tea culture, they would realize there_ a lot of enjoyment in it.A. is B. was C. were D. would be33. Much disappointed as he is _ in the job interview, he still keeps his confidenceA. to have failedB. failed C. having failedD. failing34. Churchill once warned Hitler, If you dare to invade Britain, you _ pay for it with great cost. A. willB. shallC. mayD. should35. - Cant she be a bit flexible? - This has become _ - nothing can change her schedule, rain or shine?A. her feet of clayB. her sacred cowC. her cup of teaD. apple of her eyes第二节：完形填空（共20 小题，每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文, 掌握其大意, 然后从 3655 各题所给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。 The world is witnessing the worst refugee crisis since World War II. Tens of thousands of people are fleeing civil war and unrest to find new homes in Europesometimes with tragic 36.On Aug 27, Austrian officials found the bodies of 71 Syrian migrants in an 37 truck near Austrian-Hungarian border, just 38 European leaders were holding a meeting in Vienna to 39 out how to deal with the refugee crisis. On the same day, 200 migrants were feared dead and 200 rescued as two boats packed with refugees sank 40the coast of Libya, according to media reports.The 41 “migrant” and “refugee” are often used interchangeably. But theres a big 42 between them, says an article in the Atlantic magazine. Here is how the United Nations 43 refugees:“Refugees are persons fleeing armed 44 or persecution (迫害). Their situation is often so dangerous and intolerable that they cross national borders to 45 safety in nearby countries. These are people for whom denial of asylum (庇护) has potentially 46 consequences.”Migrants, 47, move mainly to improve their lives by finding work, or for education, family 48 or other reasons, said the agency. Countries agree to 49 refugees certain protections under their international treaty (协定) obligations (义务). This is why some states are 50 to admit those people who are 51 unrest in their home countries.When 52 refugee and immigration issues, many media outlets use the 53 term “illegal immigrant”. Critics say that it gives the impression that its the person that is illegal 54 their actions. The UN and the EU parliament have 55 an end to the phrase, the BBC reported. 36. A. causesB. circumstancesC. consequencesD. concerns37. A. occupiedB. emptyC. abandonedD. useless38. A. asB. forC. sinceD. because39. A. bringB. figureC. put D. turn40. A. onB. along C. besideD. off 41. A. meaningsB. termsC. phrasesD. idioms42. A. connectionB. relationC. senseD. difference43. A. definesB. identifiesC. distinguishesD. illustrates44. A. warB. conflictC. frictionD. argument45. A. searchB. seizeC. seekD. survive46. A. poorB. deadlyC. practicalD. direct47 A. as a resultB. for exampleC. at the same time D. on the other hand48. A. incomeB. reunionC. reasonD. interest49. A. grantB. provideC. allowD. distribute50. A. contentB. uncertainC. reluctantD. willing51. A. undertakingB. fleeingC. witnessingD. preventing52. A. talking aboutB. thinking ofC. coming toD. working on53. A. considerableB. controversialC. conventionalD. contradictory54. A. because ofB. other thanC. rather thanD. as well as55. A. put outB. approved ofC. brought inD. called for第三部分：阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C、D中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AThe International School for Earth Studies Its a private, interdisciplinary institution specializing in earth-based studies. The Programs encourage students to explore the seeds of greatness, with a view to developing tomorrows environmentally sensitive spokespersons and leaders. The principle goal is to help students develop responsibility inspired through appreciation and love for natural places and the greater environment. Program Location（s）:Newfoundland，Canada Phone: 8196473226 Email: infoearthstudies.caExpedition Education Institute Do you want to be an ecological leader, to become deeply rooted in the natural world and in your own power to make change and create a better, more resilient world？ Organized as the equivalent （等价物）to a semester abroad, Expedition Education Institute offers a unique opportunity for gap year participants to be personally transformed and academically challenged and supported to become better and more self-directed life-long learners. Program Location(s): USA Phone：2073222973 Email：Infoexpedition educatlon.orgThe Experiment in International LivingIt provides summer abroad programs for high school students who want to connect deeply and engage meaningfully with the richness and complexities of another country. Programs are designed to equip participants not only with essential cultural skills and, in many cases, language skills, but also with a deeper awareness of and sensitivity to critical global issues shaping the diverse communities and regions we visit.Program Location（s）:Europe，the Americas，Africa，south of the SaharaPhone：8003452929Email：experimentworldlearning.orgVisitozIts the Only organization in Australia that guarantees jobs for young people coming to our country on a Work and Holiday Visa. For young Americans this is a huge chance to get away from home and stand on their own two feet to make their own decisions.Program Location（s）:AustraliaPhone：41686106Email：infovisitoz.org56. If you want to learn to be independent, what phone number will you dial？A. 819l6473226 B. 2073222973C. 800一3452929 D. 4168610657. Which one attracts a student interested in international affairs most？A. Visitoz.B. Expedition Education Institute.C. TheExperiment in International Living.D. The International School for Earth Studies.58. The main purpose of the passage is to .A. attract more students to take an active partB. persuade people to study language skillsC. advise people to stay in nature more and moreD. compare the differences of four different programsB Only 60 percent of students seeking abachelors degreeat an American college or university finish their study program within six years. That information comes from the United States Department of Education. It was part of a report released in May. The report talks about full-time students who attended a four-year college or university for the first time in 2008. It states that 60 percent of them completed their degree program by 2014. Experts say there are many reasons why this number is so low. But many schools are looking for ways to increase the graduationrate. For example, every American college or university requires students to identify the main subject, or major, of their studies. After all their requirements have been met, students receive their degree in that major. Some universities require individuals to declare a major at the beginning of their studies. Other schools let students wait until their second year. Changing majors is also acceptable. But some experts argue against changing majors. They note it may cause students to take more time to complete their degree program. However, a new study suggests that students who change their majors may be more likely to graduate. The Education Advisory Board (EAB) released the report on the study last month. The board studies higher education and tries to help American colleges and universities make improvements. The study was based on information gathered from over 78,000 college students. It looked at the graduation rate of students who changed majors within the first four years of study. On average, their graduation rate was between about four to six percent higher than students who never changed majors. The report also suggests that changing majors within the first three years of study has little to no effect on the average time it takes students to complete their degree. The EABs senior director Ed Venit wrote the report. He would not comment on whether or not college students should change majors. But he said that about 80 percent of students do change at some point. Venit also said it is not completely clear why changing majors might help students. But he thinks some people become more invested in their studies once they have had time to decide what they truly want to do. Students who chose a major early on: maybe they didnt have full information about what they wanted to do. Maybe they just picked something that felt familiar . or their parents pushed them to something, whatever it might be. But maybe they didnt make a full choice early on. . Those students were only, perhaps . just kind of attached to their major, versus students who either wait and explore a little bit longer or have declared something, explored further and found something else that they like even better. Venit added that the Department of Educations graduation rate information is not completely correct. It only includes the rates for students studying for the first time - not for those who have changed schools. These students represent about 40 percent of the university population across the United States.59. What is the present condition of American university students? A. 60 percent is considered as a low graduation rate. B. Too many extracurricular activities take students study time. C. Many undergraduates were forbidden to change majors.D. Most of them can fulfill their degree program on time.60. What is the usual way for schools to increase the graduation rate? A. To offer more time for students to make up their lessons. B. To offer students a chance to alter their majors. C. To await students to choose their favorite majors in 2 years. D. To invest more money for the major establishment.61. What does the report by Ed Venit tell us? A. Students who change majors will definitely have a better future. B. Changing majors can increase graduate rate by over 10 percent. C. Changing majors had better happen in the first two years. D. Too many undergraduates have no interest in first-chosen majors.62. What is the attitude of Ed Venit to major changing? A. Agreeable B. Opposed C. Neutral D. Sustainable CNot very long ago, the question would have seemed absurd. Now it is on the lips of respected scientists; MPs(议员) are beginning to talk of a war on sugar, and even Englands chief medical officer has said sugar may have to be, like the old enemy tobacco, taxed in order to protect the nations health.There came a time in the evolution of public attitudes to smoking, when the doctors had been shouting for long enough that the public was broadly aware of the risks and the only question left for Government was: what should we do about it?Some believe we are now at the same point in our attitudes to sugar. Others - largely but not only representatives of the food and drink industry - say the entire debate has been skewed (歪曲) by those who spread stories deliberately to make people nervous.More or less everyone agrees that eating too much sugar is bad for you. There is also no doubt obesity is a growing problem which is putting a significant, avoidable burden on the NHS by increasing the rates of diabetes, heart disease and other long-term conditions.But to what extent is sugar - rather than saturated fats, or salt, carbohydrates or proteins, or any of the other devils of modem diets - the cause of obesity and how much should we worry about it?Yesterday, hopes of achieving anything resembling clarity（清楚） from the World Health Organisation (WHO) were confused once again, which, widely expected to reduce the recommended sugar intake by a half in new draft guidance, instead said it would continue to recommend that sugar make up no more than 10 per cent of the energy we consume, while adding that cutting this to five per cent would have additional benefits. The decision will now go out to public consultation.Simon Capewell, professor of the University of Liverpool, said that he suspected dirty work on the part of food and drinks companies might lie behind the WHOs less than resounding message.The food industry say Govemment has no business interfering（介入） in families, we must protect personal choice, Professor Capewell said. We say there is no personal choice. At the moment, a mother can walk into a supermarket with a choice of four tomato soups - with three, or four, or five teaspoons of sugar in them. She has a choice of thousands of ready mealswith five, or six, or even nine teaspoons of sugar in.63. By referring to smoking, the author indicates that _. A. sugar has just turned out to be as harmful as smoking B. it is not easy for authorities to restrict or ban something C. it is easy for people to see bad effects of somethingD. people must see the disadvantages of sugar immediately64. WHO has changed its idea mainly because _. A. it thinks the danger of sugar to health is overemphasized B. it finds it safe to take in as much sugar as people do now C. it believes certain amount of intake of sugar does us good D. it has been put under pressure by food and drinks companies65. When reporting the argument about sugar, the author seems to _. A.remain objectiveB.stand by those against it C. believe it harmlessD. hold the view of wait-and-see66. Which of the following can be the proper title for the passage? A. Is sugar the new evil?B. How much sugar do you take daily? C. Is sugar to be taxed?D. How much do you know about sugar?DThere is one holiday in the year which is completely American, Thanksgiving Day. It is the day when everyone goes back home to spend the day with his family, to have the traditional Thanksgiving dinner of roast turkey, to talk about old times.This is a story of Thanksgiving Day and of one mans efforts, under rather special circumstances,