1、高二英语第一学期期末试卷 第 1 页（共 19 页）北京市西城区 2017 2018 学年度第一学期期末试卷高二英语 2018.1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，从每题所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你将有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话你将听一遍。1. What time does the party start?A. At 5:45. B. At 6:00.
2、C. At 6:30.2. What should the woman prepare for the interview?A. A presentation. B. A computer. C. A guide book.3. Why does the man ask for a leave?A. To study overseas.B. To go on vacation.C. To attend a wedding.4. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Boss and employee.B. H
3、usband and wife.C. Mother and son.第二节：（共 6小题;每小题 1.5分，满分 9分）听下面三段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有两道小题，从每题中所给的 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 5 秒钟的时间阅读每小题。听完后，每小题将给出 5 秒钟作答的时间。每段对话或独白你将听两遍。听第 5 段材料，回答第 5 至第 6 小题。5. When is the womans first lecture?A. On Tuesday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Saturday.6. How does the man lik
4、e to listen to lectures?高二英语第一学期期末试卷 第 2 页（共 19 页）A. By recording the lectures.B. By taking notes while listening.C. By skimming the key points first.听第 6 段材料，回答第 7 至第 8 小题。7. Why does the woman make the phone call?A. To apply for the tour leader position.B. To share her travelling experiences.C. To
5、 give advice on job hunting.8. What experience did the woman have?A. She taught teenagers in a high school.B. She was a volunteer worker in a youth club.C. She went on bike tours as a tourist in Africa.听第 7 段材料，回答第 9 至第 10 小题。9. What can you do to make social contacts?A. Attend evening classes.B. Or
6、ganize some activities.C. Introduce the local history. 10. Who is the speaker probably talking to?A. Her friends.B. Local people.C. Foreign visitors.（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，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。FootballFootball, to me, is more than just a game. I
7、have probably learned more valuable lessons from it than from school.When I 11 the team freshman year, I didnt realize what I was getting into. Even though I had been playing since fourth grade and knew it was hard work, nothing would 12 me for the effort I would put into football that year. We work
8、ed all summer in the gym and ran on the track to get in physical and mental shape before the season.高二英语第一学期期末试卷 第 3 页（共 19 页）We would push our minds by running as hard as we could even if we felt like we were going to pass out. At the beginning, I was immature (不成熟) and only thought of myself, some
9、times even 13 up when I was tired or hurting. Then after the third game I had a season-ending 14 . I needed surgery on my arm and at least five months to 15 . Needless to say, I was sidelined for the rest of the season, but this 16 helped me realize that since you never know when your last play will
10、 be, you should try your hardest in football and life.After freshman year I decided that I would still give my best 17 . Playing football has taught me so much more than just what my assignments are on a particular play. I have learned to think about 18 first, and realized how important working hard
11、 is. Being with all my friends, even 19 and bleeding with them, really made us bond as a (an) 20 of hard-working young men who will succeed in life. High-school football is more than just a sport. It is a learning ground for many to 21 their personality and character. One thing my coach always says
12、is, “ 22 that you have just run 100 sprints and a big bear starts chasing you. Are you just going to 23 there and let it attack you because you are too 24 ? ” The answer, of course, is no, because you can always keep going even if you think you need to give up. This to me means that you can always c
13、ontrol your 25 and effort. So, if you maintain a great attitude and always give whatever youre doing your best effort, you will have no regrets. 11. A. showed B. watched C. joined D. left12. A. pay B. prepare C. praise D. excuse 13. A. turning B. giving C. taking D. getting 14. A. problem B. success
14、 C. injury D. game15. A. walk B. appear C. improve D. recover16. A. hardly B. actually C. only D. nearly 17. A. expectation B. suggestion C. idea D. effort 18. A. others B. myself C. everyone D. them19. A. quarreling B. celebrating C. sweating D. joking20. A. group B. audience C. organization D. pai
15、r21. A. admire B. strengthen C. restart D. remember22. A. Believe B. Recite C. Mind D. Imagine 23. A. stand B. live C. start D. run 24. A. lazy B. busy C. tired D. brave25. A. time B. position C. dream D. attitude III. 阅读理解 （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。AOnce when I was yo
16、ung and had a loose tooth, I asked my father, a dentist, to look at it. “It needs to be pulled,” he told me. I closed my eyes, scared of the experience. I was still waiting for him to pull it when I heard my father say, “Im done.” I opened my eyes and saw my tooth in his tissue-covered hand. I hadnt
17、 felt anything, and there was just a bit of blood on the tissues. I thought my father was a magician.The next day at school I told a friend about my fathers remarkable skills. When I explained that the process hadnt hurt, my friend called me a liar. He said that when his tooth was pulled, it had hur
18、t a lot. I talked to my father about this 高二英语第一学期期末试卷 第 4 页（共 19 页）and there was not a single mystery left after my fathers explanation. My tooth had been ready to be pulled, while my friends had not. “Im going to be a dentist,” I declared. I wanted to follow in the professional footsteps of my fat
19、her, my uncle and grandmother. My father supported my ambition, honoring my interest in his profession even when I was young. I was the only kid I knew who was excited about going to the dentist. I was amazed as my father operated machines and leaned over patients mouths with a tiny mirror fastened
20、on his head. Once, when my dad was cleaning my mothers teeth, he let me suction the saliva (用管子吸唾液) from her mouth. That was the first time I saw the inside of a human mouth close-up. I stared at the structure of my moms teeth, paying close attention and dreaming that one day I would see the same im
21、age as a dentist. Years later, the dream of a child has not decreased but actually grown firmer. As time passed, I realized that hard work and effort are necessary to be a dentist, which made my ambition even stronger. 26. What happened to the writer when his tooth was being pulled?A. His mouth hurt
22、 badly. B. He felt no pain.C. Great courage filled his heart. D. A lot of blood came from his mouth.27. How did the writers father support his ambition?A. His father involved him in dentist work.B. His father let him pull his mothers teeth.C. His father took him to the dentist every day.D. His fathe
23、r taught him the structure of human teeth.28. What is the best title for the passage?A. My Father B. Teeth Care C. My Childhood D. Dentist Dream BThe Burj Khalifa, DubaiThe Burj Khalifa is the tallest man-made structure in the world. It is located in Dubai, which is in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
24、. The Burj khalifa is a skyscraper that has hotels, apartments, restaurants, and office space inside it.The skyscraper is 828 meters tall, and it has more than 160 floors. There is an observation deck on the 124th floor and another one on the 148th floor. From the observation decks, visitors have an
25、 incredible view of the city and the Persian Gulf.An architect from the US, named Adrian Smith, designed the building. Smith has designed many famous buildings around the world in places like China, 高二英语第一学期期末试卷 第 5 页（共 19 页）Korea, the UK, Saudi Arabia, and the US. Workers from more than 100 countri
26、es helped to build the structure. They included people from India, Pakistan, and the Philippines.It took six years to build the skyscraper. Construction workers began their work in January 2004. First, they had to dig a huge hole in the ground to create the buildings foundation. It took just over a
27、year to get the ground ready. The workers started to build the tower in March 2005. More than a year later, in June 2006, the workers reached the 50th level. Seven months after that, they reached the 100th level. By July 2007, the skyscraper had 141 floors and passed the previous tallest building in
28、 the world to become the new tallest building. At the time, the tallest building was Taipei 101. However, the Burj Khalifa did not officially become the worlds tallest building until after it opened two and a half years later. There was a big launch ceremony to celebrate the opening of the building
29、in January 2010.The Burj Khalifa is just one of Dubais famous sights. The city has become a popular place for tourists in recent years, and it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Middle East. Millions of tourists from around the world visit it every year. 29. What can we find insi
30、de the Burj Khalifa according to the passage?A. Hotels and skyscrapers. B. The Persian Gulf and hotels.C. Restaurants and cinemas. D. Apartments and office space.30. How many floors does the Burj Khalifa have？A. About 141 floors. B. Less than 124 floors.C. Over 160 floors. D. Around 148 floors. 31.
31、When did the workers begin to build the tower of the Burj Khalifa?A. In January 2004. B. In June 2006.C. In March 2005. D. In July 2007.32. We can learn from the passage that _.A. the Burj Khalifa is the most famous sight in DubaiB. the opening ceremony of the Burj Khalifa was in January 2010C. only
32、 workers from the Philippines helped to build the Burj KhalifaD. the Burj Khalifa is the second tallest man-made structure in the worldCFor decades, common wisdom held that how much we eat and exercise determines our weight. As researchers learned more about the human body, they discovered that what
33、 people eat plays an important role in weight gain and loss. This led to a wide range of dietary recommendations (饮食建议). Dont eat fats. Avoid sugars. Eat protein at every meal.Now researchers are discovering another factor that influences health and weight gainwhen we eat. A growing body of evidence
34、 finds that the time of day when we consume calories affects weight gain and overall health.高二英语第一学期期末试卷 第 6 页（共 19 页）The most recent study to support this idea was published this summer in the “Journal of Nutrition”. Data from the study came from broad questionnaires that explore the links between
35、lifestyle, diet and disease.Researchers found that participants who ate three meals a day and snacked between meals tended to gain weight over time, while those who ate one or two meals a day tended to lose weight. Whats more, participants who made breakfast their largest meal were less likely to be
36、 overweight compared to those who ate their largest meal at lunch or dinner. Those who ate breakfast were more likely to be a healthy weight compared to those who skipped breakfast.The evidence on the benefits of having a big breakfast is strong enough that the American Heart Association has announc
37、ed a statement that planning and timing meals and snacks is a healthier way of eating, and likely reduces the risk factors for heart disease. The statement stressed that eating breakfast is helpful in preventing diabetes (糖尿病). “Meal timing may affect health due to its effect on the bodys internal c
38、lock,” said Marie Pierre St-Onge, Ph.D., an associate professor of nutritional medicine at Columbia University in New York City. She also explained that planning meals and snacks can help prevent emotional eating. “Many people find that emotions can cause desire to eat when they are not hungry, whic
39、h often leads to eating too many calories from foods that have low nutritional value,” she said.The take-home message here is pretty clear. Breakfast truly may be the most important meal of the day. Consuming more calories in the morning and fewer as the day goes on is an effective way to keep a hea
40、lthy weight. 33. The first paragraph suggests that _.A. exercise makes us healthy and eat moreB. if we dont eat sugars, we will lose weightC. we should avoid eating protein at every mealD. dietary habits are closely related to our weight34. Researchers found that_.A. having breakfast can cure diabet
41、esB. meal times may have an effect on healthC. snacking may reduce the risk of heart diseasesD. eating habits can cure your emotional problems 35. What do the underlined words “take-home message” in the last paragraph mean?A. Conclusion. B. Decision. C. Conversation. D. Information.36. The writer of
42、 the passage aims to _.A. examine the history of breakfast developmentB. stress the benefit of eating dinner and snacksC. explain the importance of breakfastD. promote the idea of healthy food高二英语第一学期期末试卷 第 7 页（共 19 页）第二部分I. 听力理解 第三节：（共 5小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 7.5分）听下面一段对话, 完成第 1 至 5 五道小题，每小题仅填写一个词。听对话前，你将有
43、20 秒钟的时间阅读试题，听完后你将有 60 秒钟的作答时间。这段对话你将听两遍。 Car Rental FormName Frank SmithHome Address Flat 26, 19 1 Road, RichmondTelephone 36974500License Number UT 2 Type of Car A 3 -size cara FordTime for Pickup At 7:00 on 4 23rd Location for Pickup At the 5 II. 语法填空（共 10小题;每小题 1分，满分 10分）在下列句子中的空白处填入适当内容或括号内单词的正
44、确形式。1. Can we meet tomorrow afternoon? Not in the afternoon, Im afraid. I (work)_ then. 2. So you (miss)_ the meeting yesterday. Not entirely. I got there five minutes before it finished. 3. _ he suffered a lot from the hard work, he never complained about it.4. Once _ (hire) by the company, the emp
45、loyees will receive a 3-month training. 5. You can get to your destination earlier _ you dont mind taking the night train. 6. Annie wouldnt have missed her flight yesterday if she _ (look) at the time on the ticket carefully. 7. _(visit) China many times in the last 15 years, David has a better unde
46、rstanding of Chinese culture and customs.8. The project will bring free science education programs to left-behind children, _parents go to bigger cities for better job opportunities.9. The lesson from space, _ aimed to inspire students enthusiasm for the universe and science, was given by the astron
47、aut. 高二英语第一学期期末试卷 第 8 页（共 19 页）10. Sarah said she would be too busy to come to our party. How disappointing! You never know. She _ change her idea. III. 完成句子 （共 5小题;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. 儿童适应新环境比成人更容易。(adapt to)2. 毕业之后 Frank 致力于科学研究工作。 (devote oneself to)3. 如果你数学有
48、问题，别犹豫，找老师帮忙。(hesitate)4. 学校给同学们提供了很多参加体育活动的机会。(participate in)5. 越来越多的人愿意在网上分享他们的个人经历。(be willing to)B 卷 满分 50 分I. 选词填空 （共 7小题;每小题 2分，满分 14分） 用方框中单词的适当形式完成下列句子，每个单词只能使用一次。assist gift failure grateful satisfy shortcoming overcome 1. I am extremely _ to all the teachers for their help.2. We should think about our own weaknesses before we criticize others _.3. Julia was very helpful. She _ me in preparing my speech.4. On the road to s
