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1、 最专业的K12教研交流平台0北京市西城区20162017学年度第一学期期末试卷高二英语 20171试卷满分：140分 考试时间：120分钟A卷满分90分第一部分I. 听力理解 (共三节, 满分22.5 分)第一节: (共4小题; 每小题1.5分，满分6分)听下面四段对话,每段对话后有一道小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话你将听一遍。1. What is the mans suggestion about the womans watch?A. Repair it. B. Buy a new one. C. Keep it.2. How does the man go

2、 to work now?A. By car. B. By bike. C. By subway.3. What are the speakers talking about?A. A wedding. B. A dress. C. The weather.4. Where will the man go first?A. To the theatre. B. To the library. C. To the office.第二节:（共6小题;每小题1.5分，满分9分）听下面三段对话, 每段对话后有两道小题，从题中所给的A 、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话你将听两遍。听第5段材料，回

3、答第5至第6小题。5. Which was the best part of the womans tour?A. Hiking. B. Bungee jumping.C. Visiting friends.6. Why did the man stay inside and watch TV?A.It was raining.B. He was too tired. C. He was with his friends.听第6段材料，回答第7至第8小题。7. Why did David skip classes last week?A. Because he wanted to surf o

4、n the Internet.B. Because his parents quarreled a lot at home.C. Because his friend asked him to chat in a caf.8. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Teacher and student. B. Mother and son. C. Good friends.听第7段材料，回答第9至第10小题。9. What is the woman doing?A. Selling her articles

5、 to Discoveries Magazine. B.Having an interview with Discoveries Magazine.C. Getting information about Discoveries Magazine. 10. Why did the woman steal something?A. To visit friends in prison. B. To get public attention. C. To report on prisons.(听力理解第三节见试卷第7页 ). 完形填空(共15小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分22.5分)阅读下面短文,

6、掌握其大意,从各题所给的A 、B 、C 、D 四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。In a lot of ways, Jamie Dudge seemed below average. Although he tried to do his best, it 最专业的K12教研交流平台1never got him very far. He wasnt very 11 , so his school grades were always low. He wasnt good at music or sports. He had an ordinary face and a personal

7、ity to match. He didnt get invited to many 12 . Jamie was not likely to become famous, or rich, or popular. In one important way, though, he was a very 13 boy. Although he was not as successful as many other kids, he 14 to be unhappy about it. And he didnt waste time wishing he were someone else. “I

8、 am what I am,” he 15 . “Trying to deny(否认) it wont help. Dreaming impossible dreams is for the movies, not for me.”Of course, Jamie wanted to know what was possible. “I am good for something,” he thought. And as he wondered about this, he began to notice other people. He didnt focus on their looks,

9、 or their money, or their talents. Instead, he noticed their needs. He began to 16 that many peopleeven the very talented oneshad trouble or pain in their lives. So he decided to find 17 to help people. He decided to care.Jamies first opportunity to 18 came up in math class. Jamie noticed that his t

10、eacher, Mrs. Hebert, was having a bad day. The class wasnt paying attention, and she looked really 19 . After class, as Jamie left the room, he 20 dropped a little note on Mrs. Heberts desk. It simply said, “Mrs. Hebert, I 21 what you do for us. I think youre a great teacher.”When Mrs. Hebert read t

11、he note later, she cried. Writing that anonymous note to Mrs. Hebert made Jamie feel great. So he wrote more 22 to encourage other people. He knew some students were quite poor. So he began giving them money from his part-time job. He would slip the money into their desks, along with a note saying,

12、“Someone cares.” Jamie found lots of other secret ways to 23 others. Soon, many thankful people were wondering who was being so kind to them. By now, you probably think you know the rest of the story: People 24 Jamie was the one helping them. They finally understood what a great guy he was. They sta

13、rted inviting him to parties. Sorry. That would be one of those impossible dreams. No, people never did uncover Jamies secret. 25 he didnt mind. That was one thing he just didnt care about. 11. A. active B. smart C. popular D. lucky12. A. classes B. movies C. parties D. dinners13. A. unusual B. unkn

14、own C. strange D. curious 14. A.intended B. refused C. managed D. chose15. A. reported B. questioned C. complained D. decided 16. A. believe B. guess C. realize D. imagine 17. A. organizations B. support C. ways D. money18. A. care B. notice C. react D. change19. A. frightened B. amazed C. delighted

15、 D. discouraged20. A. secretly B. simply C. accidentally D. carelessly 21. A. admit B. praise C. remember D. appreciate 22. A. notes B. letters C. articles D. messages 23. A. trust B. treat C. visit D. help24. A. supposed B. predicted C. discovered D. suspected 25. A. And B. But C. So D. Then III. 阅

16、读理解 (共11小题; 每小题2分, 满分22分)阅读下面短文，从各题所给的A 、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AShould online learning be encouraged?Editors note: As many parents have tried to give their children a head start, online education services, with their relatively cheap prices, are mushrooming across the world. What do you think? Should thi

17、s mode of teaching be encouraged?最专业的K12教研交流平台2Ted M (UK)Online education is not new. It has been found effective in many countries where access to schools is difficult. It lacks the opportunity for social learning of course, but in most systems there are weekend, summer and winter “camps“ where stu

18、dents can arrange to meet and interact with others as part of the courses. Such education is valuable for remote learning in inaccessible regions.Linda (China)I find that children today spend less and less time playing outdoors than we did when we were young. We have the technology to enable us to t

19、each students to learn with an amazing variety of resources but I do hope not at the expense of losing their childhood.Breathing (Canada)I think education is not about learning or gathering only textbook knowledge. Its about communicating with others, discussing, group work etc. Online education mea

20、ns distance education. At present it is spread all over the world. It has some good results too. But I like face-to-face education. It helps a student to build up his or her mental and physical strength besides textbook knowledge.Jimmy (US)It really depends on what kind of learner you are. If you ar

21、e a self-motivated student and can manage your own time, online learning is for you. So long as you have the ability to learn on your own.Sunny (Australia)Online schools offer students with customized learning and help them gain access to courses that may not be provided in their assigned school. Th

22、is is one of the primary reasons for the increased demand in online learning. Online learning is providing new options for kids and more choices for parents.26. Which of the following is Lindas opinion on online learning?A. It limits the time children spend playing outdoors.B. It is valuable for lea

23、rning in remote regions.C. It lacks the opportunity for social learning.D. It is very popular all over the world.27. Who is totally supportive to online learning?A. Ted M B. Breathing C. Jimmy D. Sunny28. What is the purpose of the passage?A. To list the benefits of online learning.B. To introduce t

24、he access to online learning.C. To show the quick spread of online learning.D. To present different opinions on online learning. BA plane made a dangerous trip to the South Pole to rescue a sick worker from a U.S. research base.The U.S. Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station is home to a crew of 48 scien

25、tists. A rescue plane flew there on June 21 to rescue a sick worker. Battling subzero temperatures, total darkness, 最专业的K12教研交流平台3and other dangerous flying conditions, a plane left the South Pole on Wednesday after rescuing a sick worker from a U.S. research base. After the patient and flight crew

26、rest, the plane will make its way to South America, where the patient will receive medical care.The daring rescue mission began last week when two planes flew from Canada to Rothera, a British base on the Antarctic Peninsula. On Tuesday, just one of the planes left Rothera on a nine-to-ten-hour trip

27、 to the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station, where the sick worker was located.The station is usually unreachable during Antarcticas long, harsh winter, from February to October. Forty-eight people live at the base, including a doctor and a physicians assistant. But when the crew there determined the

28、worker needed medical help that couldnt be provided on site, the emergency rescue mission began.The Twin Otter is the only type of plane capable of flying in Antarcticas subzero winter temperatures. A small crew, including a pilot, copilot, medical worker, and flight engineer, made the 1,500-mile tr

29、ip from Rothera in a Twin Otter plane. It is the only type of plane capable of flying in Antarcticas winter cold. It can operate in temperatures as low as -103 Fahrenheit. The temperature in the South Pole on Tuesday was -73F. In such conditions, an aircrafts fuel and even its batteries need to be w

30、armed up before it can take off.The pitch-black sky and the threat of high winds and sudden weather changes make such flights extremely risky and rare. “The air and Antarctica are unforgiving environments,“ Tim Stockings told the Associated Press. He is the operations director at the British Antarct

31、ic Survey, in London. “Things can change very quickly down there.“This rescue is only the third time an emergency mission has been made to the research base since 1999. The National Science Foundation, which runs the station, has not said who was rescued, or the medical condition of the person. The

32、names of the crewmembers who made the daring flight have not been made public either. But according to Peter West, a National Science Foundation spokesman, the mission “went all according to plan.”29. Why did the plane fly to the South Pole to rescue the worker?A. The worker was trapped in an emerge

33、ncy mission.B. Necessary medical care couldnt be provided there.C. The worker was sick for home at the research base. D. The reason for the flight rescue was not made public.30. During the rescue, the plane had to battle the dangerous flying conditions EXCEPT for _.A. the threat of high winds B. the

34、 total darknessC. subzero temperatures D. the lack of fuel31. What is the Twin Otter?A. A small crew. B. A Type of plane.C. A British Antarctic Survey. D. A National Science Foundation.32.What is the best title of the passage?A. A Well-planned Trip B. The Importance of TeamworkC. A Daring Rescue D.

35、The Advantage of High-techCStanding desks. Love em or hate em, there are plenty of articles to back up whatever opinion you have. On the one hand, studies have shown that standing desks could help reduce your risk of obesity (肥胖）and diabetes (糖尿病）. On the other, experts have said standing desks dont

36、 help with weight loss and could give you back problems.Now, another study has come out, this one in favor of standing 最专业的K12教研交流平台4desks. Researchers at the Texas A 第1、 2小题每小题2分, 第3、4、5小题每小题3分, 满分13分)根据括号中所给提示完成下列句子。1. 乐于助人的人值得赞扬和尊重。 (be willing to )_2. 使我们宽慰的是，大部分孩子有机会接受良好的教育。(have access to )_3.

37、 由于压力，他们最终离开了足球队。(end up )_4. 毫无疑问，情商高的人更容易适应新环境。(adapt to)_5. 用不了多久，他们就会提出解决问题的方案。(put forward)最专业的K12教研交流平台6_B卷 满分 50分I. 选词填空 (共7小题; 每小题2分, 满分14分)用方框中单词或短语的适当形式完成下列句子，每个单词或短语只能使用一次。respond come up with pay off devote anxious comfortable inspire1. How did you _ the good idea which helped us recycle

38、 some used materials?2. With the important exam around the corner, the students are full of _, which makes them unable to concentrate.3. It is natural for children to seek _ from parents when they are ill.4. Tu Youyou contributed most of her time to the research, and eventually her efforts _.5. Char

39、les Dickens has gained worldwide admiration due to his _ to writing and the achievements he made.6. We were all impressed by the professors _lecture and determined to achieve our goal.7. Jim made no _ to my suggestion, which made me annoyed.II. 阅读表达( 共4小题; 每小题2分, 满分8分) 阅读下面的短文和问题，根据短文内容，在相应题号后的横线上写下

40、相关信息，完成对该问题的回答。答语要意思清楚，结构正确，书写工整。There is nothing worse than fumbling 1 around in your pocket trying to find some small change to pay for a newspaper or a coffee. So its good to know that new technology is making cash, banknotes and coins a thing of the past, turning us into a cashless society.Today

41、, many of us already use credit and debit cards so theres no need to carry around huge amount of cash. And now its possible to usetap-and-go cards which are regular bankcards but with a built-in chip and antenna. The card reader sends out a radio frequency and, when you bring the card close to the r

42、eader, the antenna picks up the signal to make the payment. Paying this way or spending on“plastic”an informal name for a credit card - can put you at risk of fraud2. Criminals try to steal cards, or the informationon them, to make purchases online or in shops. However, contactless payment is capped

43、in the UK the limit is 30. And, if someone does go on a spending spree(疯狂采购) with your card, your bank covers you against the losssomething that wouldnt happen if your banknotes were stolen. Also, the introduction of chip and PIN technology has led to a drop in fraud and has even been helping busine

44、sses by cutting the time people spend in shops. But, if getting your bankcard out seems like too much trouble, theres now a solution using wearable techthats clothing and accessories3 that include computer and electronic technologies. Kenneth Cukier, economist and technology expert, says “this is in

45、tended for people who are incredibly lazy who dont want to take their card out of their wallet, or use their phone, or use their watch. People are going to be making more purchases more of the timeparticularly for small-valued goods.“ And, although our mobile phones are another way of making payment

46、s,when this is inconvenient you can use the fingo-pay system which “reads the unique maps of veins under the surface of your finger.“ The trick is remembering which finger you registered withthats when good old-fashioned cash might save the day! What do you prefer to use when you buy something?最专业的K

47、12教研交流平台71.fumble:try to find something using your hands in a way that is not skillful2.fraud: the crime of cheating somebody in order to get money or goods illegally3.accessory:something such as a bag, belt, jewellery etc. that you wear with clothes1. What is making cash, banknotes and coins a thing of past? (不多于2个单词)