1、版权所有:中国好课堂 2017-2018 学年度上学期省六校协作体高二期中考试英语试题命题学校：凤城一中 命题：谭春凤 韩丽莉 校对：吴吉国第一部分 听力 （略）第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节 （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 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。ALast week my youngest son and I visited my father at his new home in Tucson, Arizona. He moved there a few years ago, an
2、d I was eager to see his new place and meet his friends. My earliest memories of my father are of a tall, handsome successful mandevoted to his work and family, but uncomfortable with his children. As a child I loved him; as a school girl and young adult I feared him and felt bitter about him. He se
3、emed unhappy with me unless I got straight As and unhappy with my boy- friends if their fathers were not as “successful” as he was. Whenever I went out with him on weekends, I used to struggle to think up things to say, feeling on guard. On the first day of my visit, we went out with one of my fathe
4、rs friends for lunch at an outdoor cafe. We walked around that afternoon, did some shopping, ate on the street table, and laughed over my sons funny facial expressions. Gone was my fathers critical air and strict 版权所有:中国好课堂 rules. Who was this person I knew as my father, who seemed so friendly and i
5、nteresting to be around? What had held him back before?The next day my dad pulled out his childhood pictures and told me quite a few stories about his own childhood. Although our times together became easier over the years, I never felt closer to him than at that moment. After so many years, Im at l
6、ast seeing another side of my father. And in so doing, Im delighted with my new friend. My dad, in his new home in Arizona, is back to me from where he was. 21. Why did the author feel bitter about her father when she was a young adult?A. He was silent most of the time. B. He was too proud of himsel
7、f. C. He did not love his children. D. He expected too much of her. 22. When the author went out with her father on weekends, she would feel _. A. nervous B. sorry C. tired D. safe 23. What does the author think of her father after her visit to Tucson?A. More critical. B. More talkativeC. Gentle and
8、 friendly. D. Strict and hard-working. 24. When the author says“Im delighted with my new friend”in the last paragraph ，he refers to _as his new friend. A. the authors son B. the authors fatherC. the friend of the authors father D. the caf ownerB版权所有:中国好课堂 Easter Islands large and mysterious stone st
9、atues（雕像） have made it world famous. These statues, whose likenesses look like humans with huge stone cylinders(柱状物) balancing on their heads like hats, have tourists coming from all over the world. The tourists come to see these works of ancient art carved by the early inhabitants of the island. Th
10、ey come to see the mystery that has puzzled historians for decades.Easter Island is located in a remote part of the South Pacific Ocean about 2,300 miles west of Chile. Easter Island covers just 45 square miles and its Polynesian name is Rapa Nui.On Easter Sunday 1722, a Dutch explorer named Jacob R
11、oggeveen was the first European to see Easter Island. The early Polynesians carved the statues within the holes of the volcano using only stone tools. Then they moved these huge statues to various destinations throughout the island. These 600 statues range in height from 10 to 40 feet. Some of them
12、weigh as much as 50 tons. How could the early Polynesians lift hundreds of heavy statues out of the volcano? How did they move them across the island to their various locations? All of these questions, as well as many others, remain unanswered.The early islanders probably worshiped(崇拜) these eyeless
13、 giants until sometime around 1670. In 1680, a war broke out between two groups of islanders. The victors of the war and ancestors of the present inhabitants, broke down many of the statues. In most cases, they broke the necks of the statues.Now 15 of the statues on Easter Island have been repaired
14、to their original positions on their stone platforms. Even today, using modern tools and machinery, putting up such large statues and balancing cylinders on top of their heads presents a challenging task.25.What do we know about Easter Island?A. It is a big island of Chile. 版权所有:中国好课堂 B. It is locat
15、ed in North Pacific OceanC. It was named after a Dutch explorer D. Its early inhabitants were Polynesians26. Scientists are still uncertain about _A. why people built the statues B. where people made the statuesC. how people transported the statues D. how many statues there are on the island27.What
16、happened in 1680?A. Many statues were damaged B. Another 15 statues were put upC. People began to worship the statues D. The islanders started a war against outsiders28. The purpose of the text is to _A. entertain B. advertise C. inform D. persuadeCGAOMI, Shandong, Oct. 11(Xinhua)-China writer Mo Ya
17、n said last Thursday that he was “very surprised” at winning the Nobel Literature Prize.版权所有:中国好课堂 “I am very happy,” he said. “I was having dinner when I received the news. I was surprised.”“Thank you for coming all the way to Gaomi. This should be a season of red sorghum, but no such crop is plant
18、ed any more. I believe none of you have seen the crop.” he said.“The Nobel Literature Prize is a very important literature prize, but not the top award. It represents the opinions of the jury(评审团). I am satisfied with my major works and I still keep writing by hand. My works are Chinese literature,
19、which is part of world literature. They show the life of Chinese people as well as the countrys unique culture and folk customs. Meanwhile, my novels described human beings in the broad sense. I wrote in the perspective（角度） of a human being. These works stand beyond regions and ethnic(民族的)groups,” h
20、e said.Mos win brought joy to other writers and readers throughout the country as he is the first Chinese native to win the Nobel Literature Prize in its century-long history.29. According to Mo Yan, _A. red sorghum should be planted in his hometown.B. the Nobel Prize represents the opinion of the p
21、ublicC. he still keeps the habit of writing by handD. his novels described human being of all regions30. Which of the following words can best describe Mo Yan?A. Romantic B. Self-confident C. Proud D. Modest31. Where might you find the article?:.版权所有:中国好课堂 A. In a novel B. In a travel book C. In a n
22、ewspaper D. In a student bookDHoliday makers wanting to get away from the pressure of modern life might consider staying at a wooden hut in Sweden.The Kolarbyn Eco-Lodge Hotel is not for everyone. If you cant even understand the idea of living without electricity, running water, or a modern toilet,
23、then the charm of this place will probably not appeal to you. But for anyone trying to escape the pressure and busy life of the big city or take a break from the Internet and other modern devices, this place is a paradise(乐园). Located 1 km south of Skarsjon Beach, in the middle of a pristine Swedish
24、 forest, Kolarbyn Eco-Lodge consists of 12 wooden huts with nothing but two sheepskin-covered wooden beds, and a wood stove that uses wood cut by the guests themselves.Self-catering breakfast, lunch and dinner consist of items like spaghetti（通心粉）, tomato sauce, bread, fruit and eggs that tourists ha
25、ve to cook themselves over an outside fire; there is no shower, only a nearby spring and as for toilet, visitors are encouraged to go behind a tree, or visit one of the two sheds（棚子）.Adding to the charm of this place is the long coal-making tradition of Kolarbyn. Locals have been building these huts
26、 from wood and mud for over 400 years, and a few of them came up with the idea of recreating a few of them in the woods as an eco-lodge to keep tradition alive in the area.“People visit Kolarbyn lodges because they want to experience the nature and to test sleeping in the historical huts. They want
27、to get away from the normal life,” the owner Andreas Ahlsen said. “The huts themselves are relatively small, as if they are too big , it will 版权所有:中国好课堂 destroy the nature experience.”32. Which of the following can best describe the Kolarbyn Eco-Lodge Hotel?A. Modern and luxurious B. Perfect and uni
28、queC. Cheap and appealing D. Simple and environmental-friendly33. What can we infer about the life in the hotel?A. Living there is a hard experience for everyoneB. The visit to the hotel means a challenge to many peopleC. Its convenient though there is no modern equipmentD. Its kind of like living i
29、n paradise for the aged34. What does the underlined word “them” refer to in Paragraph 4?A. Old traditions B. Local people C. Wooden huts D. Creative ideas 35. Why do people want to visit the Kolarbyn Eco-Lodge Hotel?A. To escape modern life B. To have a good sleepC. To compare rural and city life D.
30、 To experience poverty of locals 第二节 （共 5 小题；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。版权所有:中国好课堂 Expressing gratitude regularly is a wonderful habit to your children. In fact, studies have shown that people who feel gratitude on a daily basis are happier in general. Today well discus
31、s ideas to help your children express their gratitude.Make a gratitude tree. Start with a large piece of craft paper and draw a tree trunk. Then ask the kids to paint or color it in brown. Each day ask your kids to think of something theyre thankful for. _36_ And theyll have a gratitude tree full of
32、 leaves one day.Express your thankfulness to the ones you love. _37_ Print the photos in a 57size and ask the kids to write a short note on the back explaining why theyre grateful to that person. Family members, especially those who dont live nearby, will cherish the present._38_ Pick a regular time
33、, maybe one Saturday a month, and do some voluntary jobs as a family._39_ One child may want to spend a day helping to clean up their favorite park while another might want to read books to nursing home residents.Go grocery shopping for a family in need. Many stores now offer pre-made bags to donate
34、 right at the checkout line. While this is convenient, the larger the role they play in the act of giving, the bigger the effect it will have on your kids._40_Taking time as a family to practice gratitude doesnt have to be difficult or time-consuming and the benefits your children will get are long-
35、lasting.:A. It will make the experience much more powerful.B. Let kids take pictures of themselves with their loved ones.C. Keep gratitude journals.D. Volunteer together.E. If you can find a charity where you deliver the groceries , thats even better.版权所有:中国好课堂 F. Write it on a green leaf and tape i
36、t to the tree trunk.G. Let family members take turns to pick an activity that means something to them.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节 完型填空 （共 20 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）Six years ago, I walked into a local animal shelter on a cold, rainy day. _41_ my house was already full of cats and dogs, I still couldnt
37、 _42_ an occasional visit to the shelter. This time as I was walking down the row of pens(畜栏) full of barking dogs, I _43_ a small boy looking into one of them.He had a malnourished（营养不良的）looking body and a _44_ face with a big nose _45_ out of the middle of it. He was looking at a small golden dog.
38、 Its ribs（肋骨）were showing and its thin tail was folded between its legs. It wasnt begging for _46_ like the other puppies _47_was hiding in the corner instead. The boy looked up at me with _48_ eyes and asked what was wrong with it. “It was probably abused and _49_,” I said. “ That is why it is so _
39、50_.”The boy _51_turned to an old lady and said, “ Grandma, I want this one.” The old woman smiled and walked to the front desk to fill out the _52_ forms. I followed her and asked _53_ the boy. She told me that hed had a _54_ start in life, too. She had just gotten custody(监护权 ) of him_55_ the stat
40、e had taken him from his parents. She hoped getting a dog would make his life _56_ for him. I looked back at him, holding his scared puppy, and said a prayer for them both.It was yesterday that I was driving down the road enjoying a gloriously sunny, spring day. Then in a green front yard I saw the
41、boy. His _57_ body was tall and strong. His nose no longer _58_ big but fit well into his smiling face. He was throwing a ball to a healthy, happy 版权所有:中国好课堂 dog shining golden hair. His little act of love and _59_ had indeed gone a long way. It had saved a dogs life, _60_ his own heart, and given t
42、his middle-aged man fresh hope for the whole world.41. A. Although B. Whenever C. If D. As42. A. resist B. help C. undertake D. pay43. A. sensed B. ignored C. noticed D. stared44. A. shabby B. bare C. round D. bony45. A. holding B. sticking C. reaching D. lying46. A. attention B. entertainment C. tr
43、eatment D. joy47. A. or B. so C. and D. but48. A annoyed B. sad C. excited D. bored49. A. wronged B. broken C. abandoned D. raised50. A. puzzled B. curious C. scared D. surprised51. A. gradually B. particularly C. suddenly D. immediately52. A. adoption B. nursery C. health D. adaption53. A. over B. for C. on D. about54. A. good B. common C. rough D. happy55. A. until B. after C. unless D. before56. A. stronger B. easier C. harder D. safer
