1、第 1 页 共 10 页湛江一中 20152016 学年度第一学期期末考试高二级英语科试卷考试时间：120 分钟 满分：150 分 命题教师：卢向群第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节（共 15 小题；毎小题 2 分，满分 30 分）阅读以下四篇短文，从每小题后所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。AWhy play games? Because they are fun, and a lot more besides. Following the rules planning your next move acting as a team
2、member these are all “game” ideas that you will come across throughout your life.Think about some of the games you played when you were in a primary school, such as rope-jumping and hide-and-seek. Such games are entertaining and fun. But perhaps more importantly, they translate life into exciting dr
3、amas that teach children some of the basic and practical rules they will be expected to follow the rest of their lives, such as taking turns and cooperating.Many childrens games have a practical side. Children around the world play games to help them make preparations for work they will do as grown-
4、ups. For example, some Saudi Arabian children show preference for a game called bones, which sharpens the precise hand-eye coordination needed in hunting.Many sports encourage national or local pride. The most famous games of all, the Olympics, bring athletes from around the world together to take p
5、art in friendly competition and make a presentation of their talents. People who watch the event wave flags, knowing that a precious gold medal is a win for an entire country, not just the athlete who has earned it and should be praised. For countries facing the pressure of natural disasters or war,
6、 an Olympic win can mean so much.Sports are also an event that unites people. Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. People on all continents play itsome for fun and some for a living. Nicolette Iribarne, a Californian soccer player, has discovered a way to spread hope and power through socc
7、er. He created a foundation to provide poor children with not only soccer balls but also a promising future.Next time you play your favorite game or sport, think about why you enjoy it, what skills are needed, and whether these skills will help you in other aspects of your life. 1. Through playing h
8、ide-and-seek, children are expected to learn to _.第 2 页 共 10 页A. be a team leader B. obey the basic rulesC. act as a grown-up D. predict possible danger2. According to the passage, why is winning Olympic medals so encouraging?A. It inspires peoples deep love for the country.B. It proves the exceptio
9、nal skills of the winners.C. It helps the country out of natural disasters.D. It earns the winners fame and fortune.3. Iribarnes goal of forming the foundation is to _.A. bring fun to poor kids B. provide soccer balls for childrenC. give poor kids a chance for a better life D. call on soccer players
10、 to help poor kids4. We can infer from the passage _.A. Games benefit people all their lives B. Sports can get all athletes togetherB. People are advised to play games for fun D. Sports makes a country competitivenessBThinking is something you choose to do as a fish chooses to live in water. To be h
11、uman is to think constantly. But thinking may come naturally without your knowing how you do it. Thinking about thinking is the key to critical(判断性的) thinking. When you think critically, you take control of your thinking processes to construct your own ideas. Otherwise, you might be controlled by ot
12、hers ideas. Indeed, critical thinking is at the heart of education.The word “critical” here contains a special meaning. It doesnt mean taking one view against another view, as when someone criticizes another person for doing something wrong. The nature of critical thinking is thinking beyond the eas
13、ily seenbeyond the pictures on TV which are often not consistent with reality, the untrue and controversial reports in the newspapers, and the faulty and contradictory reasoning.Critical thinking is an attitude as much as an activity. If you are curious about life and desire to dig deeper into it, y
14、ou are a critical thinker. If you find pleasure in deep thinking about different ideas, characters, and facts, you are a critical thinker.Activities of the mind and higher-order reasoning are processes of deep and careful consideration. They take time, and do not consist with the fast speed in today
15、s world: fast food, instant coffee, and self-developing film. If you are among the people who believe that speed is a measure of intelligence, you may learn something new from a story about Albert Einstein, who made great contributions to science during his life. The first time Banesh Hoffman, a con
16、temporary scientist, was to consult Albert Einstein about his work, Hoffman was too nervous to speak. but Einstein was very considerate and immediately put Hoffman at ease by saying, “Please go slowly. I dont understand things quickly.”5. Critical thinking is important to us because if we dont think
17、 critically, _.A. it will be hard for us to think naturally and fast第 3 页 共 10 页B. we might be controlled by other peoples ideasC. we will follow the ideas of others naturallyD. we might be fooled by other peoples ideas6. If you are a critical thinker, you will _.A. think deeply about different idea
18、s B. trust the reports in the newspapersC. take one view against another view D. criticize other people for their mistakes7. In the last paragraph, “something new” suggests that _.A. the smarter you are, the faster you do thingsB. the faster you do things, the smarter you becomeC. speed can improve
19、intelligenceD. intelligence is not decided by speed8. What would be the best title for the passage?A. Thinking and Critical Thinking B. Understanding Critical ThinkingC. Thinking is Natural and Human D. Thinking Fast Means IntelligenceCIn the near future, daily newspapers and monthly magazines will
20、probably disappear. Electronic media can provide the same information faster and cheaper. The Internet, together with laptops and cellphones, makes it possible that almost everyone can at any time and in almost any place get some news for free or for few fees.Youll browse the computer newspapers or
21、magazines just like switching on TV. An electronic voice will tell you stories about the latest events. Youll even get to choose the kind of voice you want to hear. Want more information on the brief story? A simple touch makes the entire text appear.There are the predictions from the experts workin
22、g on the newspapers of the future. Pictured as part of home-based media and entertainment systems, computer newspapers and magazines would unite printed and broadcast news, offering information and analyzing video images of news events.The continuing loss of readers will result in a small number of
23、advertisements in newspapers. It makes no sense to spend millions of dollars to print ads.With the development of technology, more and more electronic medium have been created until now, but replacing the traditional newspapers and magazines has a long way to go, because the resistance to computer n
24、ewspapers and magazines from journalism(新闻业) may be much stronger. Since it is such a cultural change, it may be not until the present journalists, who arent used to it, die off that the newspaper industry is not considered as an industry any longer. Anyway, technology is making the traditional news
25、papers and magazines disappear gradually.9. Computer newspapers and magazines have all the advantages except that _.A. they are more expensive than traditional newspapers第 4 页 共 10 页B. you can choose the kind of voice you like to hearC. you can get more information from them easilyD. you can easily
26、store information for the future use10. The underlined word “resistance” in the fifth paragraph probably means _.A. a thought which directs your actionB. a force that acts to stop something happeningC. a force that helps you do somethingD. an idea which is different from others11. We can infer from
27、the passage that _.A. all technological developments are very importantB. traditional newspapers and magazines will disappear soonC. new things will replace the old ones in the futureD. traditional newspapers and magazines will be more popular12. The author writes the article to _.A. let people know
28、 the great development of the journalismB. tell readers what newspapers and magazines are like in the futureC. prove newspapers and magazines are not welcomed any moreD. say traditional newspapers and magazines are better than before DMy father often talks about his definition of success. He tells u
29、s that it isnt measured in money or material things, but in love and joy. While my brothers and I were all raised together under the same roof, I wonder how different we can be sometimes. Four kids, four different life paths, personalities and ambitions.We must follow a different path to let our lig
30、ht shine, and thats what makes us so unpredictable and unique. In todays world, expecting every childs education to be the same, progress at the same rate and be measured against the narrow standards of performances is not just outdated, its also harmful to young people.I experienced this disconnect
31、(脱节) firsthand after graduating from college. I had many opportunities in front of me, but they didnt test my limits and my creativity to pursue my passions. At first, I took a job at a big consulting firm. However, I couldnt shake my passion for music. I had followed the somewhat predictable path o
32、f a college graduate, but I was crazy about how to become an artist. Now I am a nine-time Grammy Awards winner who has sold multiple Top 10 Albums.Imagine what it would look like if our schools were set up to help people discover and pursue a personal passion instead of a predictable path? The good
33、news is that a number of individuals and organizations are finding new ways to innovate in education. The goal is to create more student-centered environments that help young people not just do better in school 第 5 页 共 10 页but also discover what they love.We cant live lives of joy if we cant discove
34、r what we love doing with our lives. So let each person discover the power and uniqueness of his or her own passion.13. What does the writers father think success should be measured in?A. Pleasure. B. Ability. C. Wealth. D. Fame.14. We can infer that the writer _.A. is devoted to reforming the educa
35、tion systemB. pursued his passions once he left collegeC. realized his dream before his graduationD. finally became an outstanding singer15. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. Where there is a will, there is a way. B. Let every childs light shine.C. All that glitters is not
36、gold. D. Let bygones be bygones.第二节（共 5 小题；毎小题 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 How to Motivate Yourself to StudyStudying can be one of lifes most boring activities. 16 But you can change your attitude towards the hardship of studying by reminding yourself of a few
37、basic but important truths!Remind yourself of your purpose. 17 Where do you see yourself in 5, 10, or even 20 years? The time you spend studying now will help to make your future dream a reality. Whether you are working towards a degree, a special skill, or some type of personal achievement, the act
38、 of studying is like a bridge between where you are now and where you want to be in the future.!18 A well-educated person is a powerful person. Knowledge is priceless. A well-educated, knowledgeable person is a person who is able to navigate and excel better within the world around him/her.Dare your
39、self to succeed. 19 When you get over the barriers, youll realize that personal achievement and fulfillment are wonderful things. Allow yourself to do the things that can contribute to your personal achievement and fulfillment like studying!Always keep a positive attitude. Your attitude towards stud
40、y can have a huge impact on your motivation! 20 But if you have a positive attitude towards your study, you will be able to boost motivation, just by having a positive attitude towards it.A. Is it never too old to learn?B. Realize knowledge is power.第 6 页 共 10 页C. What are your goals in life?D. Devo
41、te your spare time and energy to study.E. Thinking negatively is not helpful and will not help you to get motivated.F. In fact, the very nature of studying goes against the basic human desire to maximize pleasure.G. Tell yourself you can successfully overcome any real or imagined difficulty standing
42、 in your way.第二部分： 英语知识运用 （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）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从第 2140 各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和D） 中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。It was a hot summer day and I was longing to go swimming at the local pool. 21 , I was riding in the back seat of the car as my parents 22 to a friends house. Th
43、ey were going to 23 a hand to a church work camp repairing her roof and porch. As an eight-year-old boy I knew that there wouldnt be much for me to do and I was 24 . I ended up sitting in the yard, 25 .The work camp was mostly made up of 26 who had given up part of their summer vacation to help othe
44、rs free of charge. They were managed by the pastor(牧师) and a few skilled carpenters who also worked 27 . Most of that afternoon, I sat in the shade while they were wet with 28 in the sunshine. They cut boards and hammered them in place. They 29 rotted tiles(瓦片) and nailed in new ones. They cleared o
45、ff the old paint and 30 with the new. They did it all 31 . They shared stories and smiles. They shared jokes and 32 . Finally our friend asked me to help her pay them with the two things she could 33 : sweet tea and smiles. I carefully carried the 34 to the workers who downed the tea with joy. By th
46、e end of the day the three gallons of tea were 35 . The workers were out of nails, paint, and lumber, 36 the job was done. There was one thing left, however. It was the one thing that you would never run out of. It was the one thing that you couldnt give away 37 having even more of it. It was love.
47、It lightened our 38 and smiles. I went home with a heart 39 of it and was happier than any day at 40 could have made me. 21. A. Therefore B. Moreover C. Besides D. Instead22. A. walked B. hiked C. drove D. ran23. A. lend B. take C. borrow D. bring24. A. right B. wrong C. upset D. angry25. A. crying
48、B. watching C. reading D. singing第 7 页 共 10 页26. A. seniors B. parents C. teenagers D. adults27. A. directly B. voluntarily C. skillfully D. independently28. A. rain B. blood C. water D. sweat29. A. pulled out B. pulled down C. pulled over D. pulled in30. A. drew B. brushed C. cleaned D. wrote31. A.
49、 sadly B. joyfully C. curiously D. carefully32. A. tears B. experiences C. concern D. laughter33. A. prepare B. gain C. make D. afford34. A. glasses B. nails C. paint D. hammers35. A. missing B. lost C. gone D. cooling36. A. but B. so C. or D. though37. A. through B. with C. without D. from38. A. eyes B. faces
