2016-2017学年内蒙古乌兰察布市集宁一中西校区高二下学期期末英语试题(解析版)

内蒙古集宁一中高二下学期期末考试英语本试卷满分150分，附加题15分，考试时间1。

考卷分I卷和II卷两部分。

第I卷（选择题共110分）一．单项选择：(.5=30分)1.Dalian is______ most beautiful coastal city and I believe I will come for ______ second visit.A. the ; aB. a ; aC. the ; theD. a ; the2.The Tower of London is _______ the Church Tower.A. twice the height ofB. twice high thanC. twice as higher asD. two times as high as3.This suggestion is well worthy ________.A. to be consideredB. consideredC. consideringD. being considered.4.If you are _______ about Australian cities, just read the book by Dr. Johnson, which introduces them in detail.A. interestedB. anxiousC. curiousD. upset5.I have bought two ball pens, _______ writes well.A. neither of themB. none of themC. neither of whichD. all of which6.A cat is ______ a tiger ______ many ways.A. similar as ; inB. similar with ; ofC. the same as; toD. similar to; in7.Can you help me with this math problem? I _______.A. get stuckB. get inC. get overD. get through8.You’ll always be _______ whenever you want to visit us.A. welcomeB. welcameC. welcamedD. welcoming9. ---How much do you ________?---About 60 kg.A. weightB. weighC. weightyD. weighing10. Washington, a state in the US, was named _______ one of the greatest American presidents.A. in honor ofB. afterC. in favor ofD. both A and B11.--- _______？--- He is tall, strong and brave.A. Do you like himB. How do you like himC. What is he likeD. What does he like12. ---I hate to say it, _______ your car has blocked the way.--- I’m sorry .I’m about to leave.A. butB. andC. orD. so13.______ is believed that morning exercise is one of the best ways for a person to keep fit.A. WhatB. AsC. ItD. That14. The robber can’t escape _______ this time. We have got much evidence to prove his crime.A. treatmentB. agreementC. punishmentD. movement15. ---Listen! The fire engine is roaring! (消防车吼叫)--- Oh, there ______ be a fire somewhere. How terrible!A. shouldB. mustC. have toD. will16. ---Here you go. There are______ such cards here.--- I only need ______ these cards in the box.A. five dozens; one dozenB. five dozens of; one dozen ofC. five dozen ; one dozenD. dozens of ; one dozen of17. Your floor is dirty. It needs _______.A. cleanB. to cleanC. cleaningD. cleaned18. Our monitor talks about Mars as if he ______ a scientist.A. isB. wereC. beD. had been19._____ nothing is doing ill.A. DoB. To doC. DoingD. DoesThe witnesses(证人) of the accident said that the lorry _______ very fast at the crossroads when the accident happened.A. is travelingB. had travelledC. was to travelD. was travelling二．完形填空：(.5=30分)A Blind BoyA blind boy sat on the steps of a building with a hat by his feet. He held up a __21__ which said: “I am blind, please help.” There were only a few _22_ in the hat.A man was walking by. He took a few coins from his _ 23___ and dropped them into the hat. He _24__ took the sign, turned it around and wrote some words. He __25__ the sign __26__ everyone who walked by would see the new words.Soon the hat began to __27_. A lot more people were giving money to the blind boy.That afternoon the man who had __28__ the sign came to see __29_ things were. The boy __30__ his footsteps and asked, “Were you the one who changed my sign this morning? What did you write?”The man said, “I only wrote the truth. I said what you said in a different way, __31_.”What he had written was: “Today is a(n) __32_ day and I cannot see it.”Do you think the first sign and the second sign were saying the same thing?__33__ both signs told people the boy was blind. But the first sign simply said the boy was blind. The second sign told people they were so __34__ that they were not blind.Should we be surprised that the second sign was more __35__ ?Be thankful for what you have. __36_ life gives you 100 reasons to cry, show life that you have 1000 reasons to __37_. Face your past without regret. __38__ your present with confidence. Prepare for the __39_ without fear. Keep the faith and __40_ the fear.21. A. cover B. sign C. board D. note22. A. cashes B. treasures C. pennies D. coins23. A. pocket B. can C. backpack D. case24. A. still B. then C. already D. yet25. A. put on B. put out C. put off D. put back26. A. in case B. now that C. so that D. as though27. A. mix up B. show up C. fill up D. make up28. A. changed B. prepared C. supported D. reached29. A. what B. why C. where D. how30. A. realized B. recognized C. felt D. discovered31. A. though B. but C. yet D. still32. A. average B. successful C. harmonious D. beautiful33. A. After all B. In the long term C. Of course D. Althought34. A. happy B. disappointed C. lucky D. strange35. A. effectiveB. braveC. surprisingD. scientific36. A. Once B. If C. While D. Because37. A. smile B. exist C. survive D. prove38. A. Look into B. Search for C. Deal with D. Depend on39. A. tomorrow B. adventure C. future D. sunrise40. A. accuse B. charge C. skip D. drop三．阅读理解：（.5=50分）APeople have smoked cigarettes for a long time. The tobacco used to make cigarettes was grown in what is now part of the United States. Christopher Columbus, who discovered America, saw the Indians smoking, and soon the dried leaves were transported to Europe where smoking began to catch on. In the late 1800s, the Turk(土耳其人) made cigarettes even popular.Cigarettes smoke contains at least two harmful substances, tar and nicotine. Tar, which forms as the tobacco burns, damages the lungs and therefore affects breathing. Nicotine, which is found in the leaves, causes the heart to beat faster and increases breathing rate.Smoking cigarettes is dangerous. The U.S. Public Health Service stated that cigarette smoking is the cause of lung cancers and several other deadly diseases. The U.S. government now requires that each package of cigarettes bear（带有）a special warning about the danger of smoking.41. The expression “catch on” in the pas sage may mean _________.A. startB. cost a lotC. become popularD. dangerous42. Before Columbus discovered America __________.A. Europeans had smokedB. Nobody smoked in the worldC. Nicotine was not in tobaccoD. Europeans had never smoked43. In the nineteenth century smoking became popular because of the people in ________.A. IndiaB. TurkeyC. the U.S.D. British44. Breathing is affected by ___________.A. nicotineB. tarC. heatD. both A and BAt 3:30 a.m. Pearl Carlson was shaken awake by a forceful pull. King, the family dog, was trying to pull her out of bed.Then she smelled smoke and heard the sound of fire from her parent's room. Pearl's screams awaked her mother， Fern and father, Howard, who had recently been in hospital for lung disease. Helping Howard to a first-floor window, Fern told him to climb out, then ran to her daughter.Still inside, King appeared at Pearl's window, making squeaking (短促尖叫) sounds. When running toward Pearl's bedroom, Fern realized her husband hadn't yet escaped. She made her way back through the smoke and flames, following King's sound to where Howard lay semiconscious (半昏迷) on the floor. Fern helped him get outside. King came out only after both were safe.As day dawned, the Carlsons saw that King's paws were badly burned, and his entire body was burned too. His chain collar had gotten so hot that it burned his throat, making it impossible for him to bark (叫) normally. Only after the seven-year-old dog refused food did they find pieces of wood in his mouth and realize that King, who slept outside, had bitten through a wood door to warn his family.45. Who was King in this story?A. The family soreB. The family daughter.C. The family dog.D. The master.46. According to the story, the first one who was completely out of danger could be .A. HowardB. FernC. Pearl and FernD. Pearl47. After reading this story, we've learnt that the following statements could be reasonableexcept .A. the dog made a big hole in the doorB. the dog awoke mother firstC. the dog was the last one to escape from the burning roomD. the dog was badly burned , hurt and not able to eat48. From this story it can be inferred that .A. Pearl loves her parents very muchB. Howard is the best man of the familyC. the woman loves her children more deeply than her husbandD. the dog is man's best friendLife is difficult.But life is no longer difficult once we truly understand and accept it.Most don’t fully see this truth. Instead, they complain about their problems and difficulties as if life should be easy. It seems to them that their difficulties stand for a special kind of suffering especially forced upon them or upon their family, their class, or even their nation.What makes life difficult is that the process of facing and solving problems is painful. Problems, depending on their nature, cause us sadness, loneliness, regret, anger or fear. These are uncomfortable feelings , often as any kind of physical pain. And since life causes an endless series of problems , life is always difficult and is full of pain as well as joy.Yet, it is in this whole of solving problems that life has its meaning. Problems are the serious test that tells success from failure .When we desire to encourage the growth of the human spirit, we encourage the human ability to solve problems just as in school we set problems for our children to solve. It is through the pain of meeting and working out problems that we learn. As Benjamin Franklin said,“Those things that hurt, instruct(teach).” It is for this reason that wise people learn not to fear but to welcome the pain of problems.49. From the passage, it can be inferred that______.A. not everybody has problems.B. We become stronger by facing and solving problems in life.C. life is difficult because our problems bring us pain.D. people like to complain about their problems.50. The writer uses just one short sentence in the first paragraph probably to _______.A. save spaceB. persuade readersC. make readers laughD. get readers’ attention51. According to the passage, we give school children difficult problems to solve in order to ______.A. encourage them to learnB. make them sufferC. help them to deal with painD. help them to understand life is difficult52. By“Those things that hurt, instruct(teach).” Benjamin Franklinsuggests that_____.A.we don’t learn from experienceB.we don’t learn when we are in painC.pain teaches us important lessonsD.pain is unforgetable.DThe following are the world-renewed attractions（迷人地方）in London, so don’t miss them while touring there.Shakespeare’s GlobeShakespeare’s Globe, which officially opened in 1997, is a recon struction of the Globe Theatre, built in 1599, and brings Shakespeare’s world to life. As a visitor to the exhibition you’ll discover how shows were produced in the theatres during Shakespeare’s time. The guide-storytellers take you on a fascinating half-hour tour.Price: Adult ￡9.00；Child(5-15) ￡6.50; Student ￡7.50; Under 5 FREE.The Tower of LondonThe tower, nearly 100 feet high, with walls 15 feet thick, was built in the early 1080s. King Henry Ⅲ made this tower his home. King Edward V and hisyounger brother were murdered inside by their uncle. Queen Elizabeth I was shut up in the tower for two months by her half sister Mary who felt that her throne(王位)was being threatened(威胁). In 1603, part of the tower became a museum.Price: Adult ￡16.50; Child (5-15) ￡9.50; Under 5 FREE; Student ￡13.50; Family (two adults with three children) ￡46.00.Banqueting(宴会) HouseBanqueting House is the remains of Whitehall Palace which was built in 1529 and was home to the English kings. It was destroyed by fire. Famous for its architecture and painting, the building is also known for being the scene(地点) of Charles I’s execution(处决)。

内蒙古乌兰察布市集宁区2015-2016学年高二英语下学期第二次月考试题（含解析）第I卷（共70分）第一部分：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）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、 B 、C和 D）中，选出最佳选项。

AThe London Underground is one of the best transport networks in the world with around 24 million journeys made each day, so it is important that everything runs smoothly. Remember the following to travel like a Londoner.Keep right on escalator(自动梯）London Underground asks that you stand on the right when using the escalators and leave the left free for others to walk down. If you are traveling in a big group, or with lots of shopping bags, stand and stay right and let others pass you---it will speed up the process and be a more pleasant journey for everyone!Remember the “rush hour”The tube network is very busy during the rush hour. You can expect the trains and stations to be overcrowded between 7:30 and 9:30 in the morning and between 17:00 and 19:00 in the evening.Move down the platform to find more spaceAs you enter the station platform, you will often find more room if you walk down to the end of the platform. Here, the train carriages are usually the emptiest as well.Carry a bottle of water in warmer mothsThe London Underground is over 150 years old and although the trains have been modernized, many still lack air conditioning and cooling units. Make sure you take a bottle of water with you, especially in the summer, as the long tube journeys can get very hot.Keep your personal belongings safeLike any large city be cautions of pickpockets operating in the busy stations and tubes. Carry a bag with zips and keep your personal belongings and valuable items in it to avoid becoming the victims of theft.Plan your journey on the London Underground in advance with a free tube map. Click here to download.1. What can we know about the London Underground from the text?A. It is used by about 24 million people every weekB. Its rush hour is around 10:00 am on weekendsC. It has a history of more than one and a half centuries.D. It is enjoyable for people to travel on it all year round..2. What should we do when taking the London Underground?A. Avoid taking water along with the ride.B. Standing on the right when using the escalatorsC. Avoid taking a large number of shopping bagsD. Walk to the middle of the platform to find more space.3. In order not to be stolen, you are advised to__________.A. avoid traveling in a big groupB. avoid traveling during the rush hourC. keep your valuables in a zipped bag.D. stay away from busy stations and tubes4. Where would you be most likely to find the text?A. On a website.B. On a city map.C. On a notice board.D. In a business report.【答案】1.C2.B3.C4.A【解析】试题分析：本文介绍英国伦敦的地铁。

内蒙古集宁一中高二下学期期末考试（英语）本试卷分为I卷（选择题）和II卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分,另附加题15分。

答题时间1。

第I卷（选择题，共100分）第一节：单项选择（每小题1. 5分，共，满分30分）1. ----I’m afraid I can’t return the book to you before Friday.----_________.A. You’re welcome.B. That’s right.C. Not at all.D. Take your time.2. The railway is _______ in about 2 months.A. completedB. completingC. to be completedD. being completed3. A(H1N1), a terrible disease, ___ in Mexico in April, , causing many deaths.A. broke outB. turned outC. made outD. worked out4. In Australia there are over 140 species of snakes, ______ are extremely dangerous.A. many of themB. many of whichC. of them manyD. many5. Zheng He’s first stop during the expedition was in _____ is a par t of Vietnam today.A. whereB. whatC. whichD. that6. It is often that human beings are naturally equipped to speak.A. saidB. to sayC. sayingD. being said7. Charles was alone at home, with looking after him.A. someoneB. anyoneC. not oneD. no one8. Progress so far very good and we are sure that the work will be finished on time.A. wasB. had beenC. has beenD. will be9. The children loved their day trip, and they enjoyed the horse ride .A. mostB. moreC. lessD. little10. All the dishes in this menu, otherwise stated, will serve two to three people.A. asB. ifC. thoughD. unless11. I’m sure tha t your letter will get attention. They know you’re waiting for the reply.A. continuedB. immediateC. carefulD. general12. The CDs are on sale! Buy one and you get completely free.A. otherB. othersC. oneD. ones13. Jenny nearly missed the flight doing too much shopping.A. as a result ofB. on top ofC. in front ofD. in need of14. What I need is book that contains ABC of oil painting.A. a; 不填B. the; 不填C. the; anD. a ; the15. If you leave the club, you will not be back in.A. receivedB. admittedC. turnedD. moved16. They use computers to keep the traffic smoothly.A. being runB. runC. to runD. running17. My friend showed me round the town, was very kind of him.A. whichB. thatC. whereD. it18. It’s high time you had your hair cut; it’s getting .A. too much longB. much too longC. long too muchD. too long much19. I can’t leave. She told me that I stay here until she comes back.A. canB. mustC. willD. may——Do you mind my opening the window? It’s a bit hot in here.——, as a matter of fact.A. Go aheadB. Yes, my pleasureC. Yes, I doD. Come on第二节：完形填空（每小题1. 5分，共，满分30分）Back when I was in university, I had to take a computer-programming course. I had failed the first time. Exam day came, and I was extremely 21 . when the exam started, I noticed that everyone was focused—everyone 22 me and the guy next to me.An hour later, I still hadn’t 23 a word. That guy next to me had left the exam room, 24 the exam, which meant he would fail. I started to panic and think about what was going to happen if I 25 again. At that time, I heard one little voice in my head. It said, “If I fail the exam, then I will fail this 26. If I fail this course, I will be 27 to move back home and work at a 28, but I wonder i f there are any good jobs I could get. ” I glanced up at the 29. It was halfway through the exam.It was at that 30 that I suddenly realized something. An image of my 31 flashed into my head.“Steve, you’ll be 32. You’ve spent much time preparing for this exam, ” he 33 me the previous night. “If youwere able to do the assignments(作业)”，you’ll be able to do this exam.That was when things began to turn for the 34. After that, I started to ask myself 35 questions. I’ve done this before, so why couldn’t I d o it now? I kept 36 what my roommate had said until that tiny weak voice grew into a loud 37 voice in my mind. Suddenly, everything became 38 and I started writing. I began with the first question and then continued to the next. I completed the entire exam 39.Weeks later I received my 40 and I had passed. It was better than working at a gas station.21. A. confident B. relaxed C. nervous D. disappointed22. A. including B. except C. about D. like23. A. written B. said C. seen D. heard24. A. giving back B. giving out C. giving away D. giving up25. A. suffered B. failed C. finished D. missed26. A. job B. course C. voice D. college27. A. pleased B. honoured C. forced D. invited28. A. hospital B. gas station C. factory D. university29. A. teacher B. wall C. blackboard D. clock30. A. moment B. exam C. glance D. paper31. A. brother B. father C. teacher D. roommate32. A. helpful B. upset C. fine D. creative33. A. warned B. informed C. encouraged D. challenged34. A. fair B. better C. clear D. worse35. A. positive B. difficult C. boring D. complex36. A. writing B. repeating C. remembering D. asking37. A. familiar B. formal C. determined D. passive38. A. faint B. weak C. important D. clear39. A. hardly B. smoothly C. frequently D. possibly40. A. marks B. replies C. benefit D. support第三节：阅读理解（每小题2分，共，满分40分）AI know what you’re thinking : pizza （比萨饼）? For breakfast? B ut the truth is that you can have last night’s leftovers in the a. m. if you want to.I know lots of women who skip breakfast （不吃早餐）, and they have a ton of different excuses for doing it .Some say they don’t have time. others think they’re “saving” calo ries （卡路里）, still others just don’t like breakfast food.But the bottom line is that eating in the morning is very important when you’re trying to lose weight. “Eating just about anything from 300 to 400 calories would be better than nothing at all,” say s Katherine Brooking , R , D , who developed the super-easy eating plan for this year’s “SELF CHALLENGE”. And even pizza can be healthy if it’s loaded with vegetables, and you stick to one small piece.Breakfast is one meal I never miss, and the same goes for most weight loss success stories. Research shows that eating breakfast keeps you from overeating later in the day. Researchers at the University of Southern California found that breakfast skippers have a bigger chance of gaining weight than those who regularly have a morning meal.So eat something in the morning. I know plenty of friends who end up having no breakfast altogether, and have just coffee or orange juice. I say, try heating up last night’s leftovers. It may sound crazy, but if it works for you, do it! I find if I tell myself, “You can always eat it tomorrow,” I put away the leftovers instead of eating more that night. Try it…you may save yourself some pre-bedtime calories. And watch your body gain the fat-burning effects.41. The word “leftovers” in Paragraph 1 probably means__________.A. food remaining after a mealB. things left undoneC. meals made of vegetablesD. pizza topped with fruit42. What can we infer from the text?A. Working women usually have breakfast in a hurry.B. Many people have wrong ideas about breakfast.C. There are some easy ways of cooking a meal.D. Eating vegetables helps save energy.43. According to the last paragraph, it is important to____________.A. eat something for breakfastB. be careful about what you eatC. heat up food before eating itD. eat calorie-controlled food44. The text is written mainly for those_____________.A. who go to work earlyB. who want to lose weightC. who stay up lateD. who eat before sleepBHaving a husband means an extra seven hours of housework each week for women, according to a new study.For men, getting married saves an hour of housework a week. “It’s a well-known pattern,” said lead researcher Frank Stafford at University of Michigan’s Institute for Social Research. “Men usually work more outside the home, while women take on more of the housework. ”He points out that differences among households（家庭）exist. But in general, marriage means more housework for wom en and less for men. “And the situation gets worse for women when they have children,” Stafford said.Overall, times are changing in the American home. In 1976, women busied themselves with 26 weekly hours of sweeping-and-dusting work, compared with 17 hours in . Men are taking on more housework, more than doubling their housework hours from six in 1976 to 13 in .Single women in their and 30s did the least housework, about 12 weekly hours, while married women in their 60s and 70s did the most-about 21 hours a week.Men showed a somewhat different pattern, with older men picking up the broom more often than younger men. Single men worked the hardest around the house, more than that of all other age groups of married men.Having children increases housework even further. With more than three children, for example, wives took on more of the extra work, clocking about 28 hours a week compared with husbands’10 hours.45. According to the “well-known pattern” in Paragraph 1, a married man_____.A. takes on heavier workB. does more houseworkC. is the main breadwinnerD. is the master of the house46. How many hours of housework did men do every week in the 1970s?A. About 23.B. About 26.C. About 13.D. About 6.47. What kind of man is doing most housework according to the text?A. An unmarried man.B. An older married man.C. A younger married man.D. A married man with children.48. What can we conclude from Stafford’s research?A. Marriage gives men more freedom.B. Marriage has effects on job choices.C. Housework sharing changes over time.D. Having children means doubled housework.CGUA TEMALA CITY （Reuters）– A fish that lives in mangrove swamps（红树沼泽）across the Americascan live out of water for months at a time, similar to how animals adapted（适应）to land millions of years ago, a new study shows.The Magrove Rivulus, a type of small killifish, lives in small pools of water in a certain type of empty nut or even old beer cans in the mangrove swamps of Belize, the United States and Brazil. When their living place dries up, they live on the land in logs（圆木），said Scott Taylor, a researcher at the Brevard Endangered Lands Program in Florida.The fish, whose scientific name is Rivulus marmoratus, can grow as large as three inches. They group together in logs and breathe air through their skin until they can find water again.The new scientific discovery came after a trip to Belize.“We kicked over a log and the fish just came crowding out,” Taylor told Reuters in neighboring Guatgemala by telephone. He said he will make his study on the fish known to the public in an American magazine early next year.In lab tests, Taylor said the fish can live up to 66 days out of water without eating.Some other fish can live out of water for a short period of time. The walking catfish found in Southeast Asia can stay on land for hours at time, while lungfish found in Australia, Africa and South America can live out of water, but only in an inactive state. But no other known fish can be out of water as long as the Mangrove Rivulus and remain active, according to Patricia Wright, a biologist at Canada’s University of Guelph.Further studies of the fish may tell how animals changed over time.“These animals live in conditions similar to those that existed millions of years ago, when animals began making the transition（过渡）from water onto land,” Wright said.49. The Mangrove Rivulus is a type of fish that _______.A. likes eating nutsB. prefers living in dry placesC. is the longest living fish on earthD. can stay alive for two months out of water50. Who will write up a report on Mangrove Rivulus?A. Patricia WrightB. Researchers in GuatemalaC. Scientists from BelizeD. Scott Taylor51. According to the text, lungfish can________A. breathe through its skinB. move freely on dry landC. remain alive out of waterD. be as active on land as in water52. What can we say about the discovery of Mangrove Rivulus?A. It was made quite by accidentC. It was supported by an American magazineD. It was helped by Patricia WrightDThe American newspaper has been around for about three hundred years. In 1721, the printer James Franklin, Benjamin's older brother, started the New England Courant, and that was what we might recognize today as a real newspaper. He filled his paper with stories of adventure, articles on art, on famous people, and on all sorts of political subjects.Three centuries after the appearance of Franklin's Courant, few believe that newspapers in their present printed form will remain alive for long Newspaper complies are losing advertisers （广告商）, readers, market value, and in some cases, their sense of purpose at a speed that would not have been imaginable just several years ago. The chief editor （主编）of the times said recently, "At places where they gather, editors ask one another, 'How are you?', as if they have just come out of the hospital or a lost law came. “An article about the newspaper appeared on the websit e of the Guardian, under the headline “NOT DEAD YET.”Perhaps not, but the rise of the Internet which has made the daily newspaper look slow and out of step with the world, has brought about a real sense of death. Some American newspapers have lost 42% of their market value in the past thee years The New York Times Company has seen its stock （股票）drop by 54% since the end of , with much of the loss coming in the past year. A manager at Deutsche Bank suggested that stock-holders sell off their Times stock. The Washington Post Comply has prevented the trouble only by changing part of its business to education its testing and test-preparation service now brings in at least half the company's income.53. What can we learn about the New England Currant?A. It is mainly about the stock market.B. It marks the beginning of the American newspaper.C. It remains a successful newspaper in America.D. It comes articles by political leaders.54. What can we infer about the newspaper editors?A. They often accept readers' suggestionsB. They care a lot about each other's health.C. They stop doing business with advertisers.D. They face great difficulties in their business.55. Which of the following found a new way for its development?A. The Washington PostB. The GuardianC. The New York Times.D. New England Courant56. How does the author seem to feel about the future of newspapers?A. SatisfiedB. HopefulC. WorriedD. SurprisedEIt's only 4 hours flying time from Sydney, but a world away. What better place to rest than a country where the only place people hurry is on the football field and things are done in "Fiji time"?Viti Lev-Great Fiji is the largest island. Here you'll find the capital Suva and the international airport. Then there are 331 other islands, many of them with places to stay.With less than a million people living on islands, you'll never feel crowded. And with a climate（气候）that changes only for five degrees between seasons, there’s never a bad time to come.From cities to villages, from mountains to beaches, from water sports to wooden artworks, Fiji can give you more adventures and special experiences than you could find almost any where in the world.Whenever you come , wherever you go ,you’re sure to se e some unforgettable events , from war dances to religious （宗教的）songs, from market days to religious days. It's not just staged for tourists; it's still a part of everyday life in Fiji. And any one of us can enjoy Fiji's spirit by being part of the traditional （传统的）sharing of yaqona—a drink made from the root of a Fiji plant.So why not join us for the experience of a lifetime?57. Where is the international airport of Fiji?A. In SuvaB. In SydneyC. On the other 331 islandsD. On the island of Viti Lev58. What does the text tell us about Fiji people?A. They invented “Fiji time” for visitorsB. They stick to a traditional way of lifeC. They like to travel from place to placeD. They love taking adventures abroad59. One of the things that make Fiji a tourist attraction is .A. its comfortable hotelsB. its good weather all year roundC. its exciting football matchesD. its religious beliefs60. Where can we most probably read this text?A. In a personal diaryB. In a science reportC. In a travel magazineD. In a geography textbook第四节：附加题（每小题3分，共5小题，满分15分）If English means endless new words, difficult grammar and sometimes strange pronunciation, you are wrong. Haven’t you noticed that you have beco me a master since you started to learn a language?According to a new study by a British university, learning a second language can lead to an increase in your brainpower. Researchers found that learning other language changes gray matter. This is the area of the brain which processes information. It is similar to the way that exercise builds muscles.The study also found the effect is greater on the younger people who learn a second language.A team led by Dr. Andrea Mechelli, from University College London, took a group of Britons (土著的英国人) who only spoke English. They were compared with a group of “early bilinguals” who had learnt a second language before the age of five, as well as a number of other learners.Scans showed that gray matter density(密度) in the brain was greater in bilinguals than in people without a second language. But the longer a person waited before mastering a new language, the smaller the difference is.“Our findings suggest that his structure of the brain is changed by the experien ce of learning a second language,” said the scientists.It means that the change itself increases the ability to learn.Professor Dylan Vanghan Jones of the University of Wales has researched the link between bilingualism and maths skills. “Having two languages gives you two windows on the world and makes the brain more flexible,” he said. “You are actually going beyond language and have a better understanding of different ideas. ”The finding was matched in a study of native Italian speakers who had learned English as a second language between the ages of two and 34. Reading, writing and comprehension were all tested. The results showed that the younger they started to learn, the better. “Studying a language means you get an entrance to another world,” explained the scientists.61. The main subject in this passage is ___.A science on learning a second languageB. man’s ability of learning a second languageC. language can help brain powerD. language learning and maths study62. In the second paragraph, the writer mentions “exercise” in order to ___.A. say language is also a kind of physical laborB. prove that one needs more patience when he(she) is learning a languageC. show the importance of using the language when you learn the languageD. make people believe language learning helps gray matter work well63. The underlined word “bilingual” probably means that ___.A. a researcher on language learningB. a second language learnerC. a person who can speak two languagesD. an active language learner64. We may know from the scientific findings that ___.A. the earlier you start to learn a second language the higher the gray matter density isB. there is no difference between a later second language learner and one who doesn’t know a second languageC. the experience of learning a second language has had an effect on people’s brainD. the ability of learning a second language is changing all the time65. In the last two paragraphs, the author wants to tell us that ___.A. learning a second language is the same as studying mathsB. early learning of a second language helps you a great deal in studying other subjectsC. Italian is the best choice for you as a second languageD. you’d better choose the ages between 2 and 34 to learn a second langua ge第II卷（非选择题，共50分）第五节：单词拼写（每空一词，每小题1分，共10小题，满分10分）66. Could you at least make an ______ to smile? (尝试)67. After I received their treatment, my situation ______ improved. (逐渐)68. He died very quickly; he didn’t _______ much. (遭受痛苦)69. For ________ reasons, I would prefer not to meet him. (各种各样的)70. Let me just ______ to my notes to find the exact figures. (查阅)71. These eggs are ￥5. 00 a _____. (打)72. I do not ____ you your job. This is a most troublesome case. （羡慕、嫉妒）73. If you’re good at ____ wit h them, they might reduce the price. （讨价还价）74. Phone calls are ______ during take-off. (禁止)75. She looks very ______, but I can’t remember her name. （熟悉）第六节：短文改错（每小题1分，共10小题, 满分10分）如无错误，在该行右边边横线上画一个勾(√)；如有错误，则按下列情况改正：此行多一个词：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉，在横线上写出该词，并也划掉。

内蒙古集宁市2016-2017学年高二英语下学期第二次月考试题（无答案）本试卷满分为150（120×1.25）分，考试时间为100分钟第一卷（选择题共70分）第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）一、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，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

AIQ measures the mathematical and logical powers of a person. However, EQ measures the ability of someone to use his emotional intelligence to get success in life.It is said that while IQ makes your succeed in school, EQ gives you success in life. It works in this way. Suppose you find out about a problem at your office. You know the facts and the reason behind the failure. That is your IQ. When you use these to motivate your employees, that’s your EQ. If you know the facts, but are unable to motivate them, you have a low EQ. When you try to convince someone by facts alone, it shows your IQ, but when you try to affect his emotions and reasons together with the use of facts, that’s your EQ!Your EQ decides how you deal with people and solve problems in your life. It therefore has a great effect on both your success and your happiness. A person with a high EQ will know how to make others work by affecting their emotions. That is the secret of success behind every man.The most important difference between the two is that while EQ can be learned, IQ is something that a person is born wit h. You can’t alter a person’s intelligence or reasoning powers. However, you can teach him to handle emotions and to make them work for him. That is the greatest difference between the two and perhaps the greatest advantage of EQ! 1.What would be the best title for this text?A.What Are IQ and EQ?B. How to Improve IQ and EQ?C.The Advantages of IQ and EQD. The Difference Between IQ and EQ2.According to the writer, the secret of success is _____.A. To develop one’s IQB. To improve one’s EQC. To work hard with a high IQD. To affect others with a high EQ3.What’s the biggest difference between IQ and EQ?A. IQ can be changed.B. E Q can be learned.C. IQ is the result of our hard work.D. EQ is something we are born with.4.The underlined word “alter” in the last paragraph probably means_____.A. StopB. decideC.changeD. designBAfter a particularly busy period at work, I decided to get away from it all by going on a hike in the mountains in southern France.Before I left, I read an int eresting story in a magazine. It read, “Once, while I was riding on a crowded bus, the man sitting next to me threw his cell phone out of the window when his phone rang. I was surprised. He looked at me, shrugged (耸耸肩) and looked away.I had no idea whether it was his or stolen or whether he even knew what a cell phone was or not, but he clearly wanted to be free of it, because it clearly troubled him. ”Billions of people across the world use cell phones. Though cell phones are a wonderful way for communication, they often do the exact opposite. Using cell phones can increase stress within families and friends.So when I recently returned home, I got rid of my cell phone. Now I go outside without taking my phone with me. I’ve noticed things in my neighborhood I never noticed before, such as gardens. I’ve met new pe ople, started conversations with neighbors I didn’t speak to before and talked with some of my friends face to face instead of chatting over the phone.Instead of keeping me off from the world, stopping using my cell phone has helped me get even closer to my family and friends.5. According to the story, the man on the bus threw away his cell phone because ______.A. it didn’t work properlyB. it was stolen from someone elseC. he didn’t like the phone’s styleD. he didn’t want to be bothered by it6. We can know from the passage that cell phones _____.A. are too expensive for many peopleB. can also get people into troubleC. stop people from communicating face to faceD. can make life more interesting7. What can we learn about the writer?A. He wants to own a garden now.B. He always chatted with his neighbors.C. He used to take his cell phone when going outside.D. He once rode on a crowded bus in France.8. The wr iter writes this passage to _______.A. tell us not to let cell phones control our livesB. encourage others to hike with him in FranceC. share his experiences in France with usD. teach us how to get along with neighborsCSo me people say that the best way to reduce the size of your waist is to do stomach exercise. Many people believe that when specific muscles are exercised, the fatty tissues (组织) in the immediate area are burned up. The truth is that exercise burns fat from all over the body and not from one specific area. Of course, if you reduce the fat throughout your body, you will certainly see results around your waist too.Some people believe that you need to exercise twice a week in order to keep a sufficient level of physical fitness. However, studies directed by American scientists show that unexercised muscles lose their strength very quickly. Within 48 to 72 hours, you must use the muscles again to reestablish (重建) the good physical effects. And what does that meanto you? American scientists concluded that while daily exercise is most helpful, exercising every other day or three days a week will keep a sufficient level of physical fitness.Is it true that you burn more calories running one mile than walking the same distance? The answer is no. The truth is that you use the same amount of energy whether you walk or run the mile, since in both cases you are moving the same weight the same distance. The speed does not matter. Of course, if you run rather than walk for 30 minutes, you will cover more distance, and therefore burn more calories.If your breathing doesn’t return to normal within 5 minutes after you finish exercising, you have exercised too much. Five minutes or so after exercising, your breathing should be normal, your heart shouldn’t be beating loudly, and you shouldn’t be tired.9. If you want to reduce the fat around your waist, you should ____.A. do stomach exerciseB. exercise the waistC. exercise all the muscles of your bodyD. run fast for 30 minutes10. It can be inferred from the third paragraph that _________ .A. you will lose more weight running one hour than walking one hourB. wh ether you run one mile or walk the same distance, you use the same amount of energyC. you will lose more weight running one mile than walking the same distanceD. both A and B11. If you have exercised too much, _______.A. your breathing will take longer than 5 minutes to return to normal after you finish exercisingB. your breathing will return to normal within 5 minutes after finishing exercisingC. your heart will not be beating loudlyD. you will be too tired to move12. This passage tells us that _________.A. it is better to do more running than walkingB. the more exercise you do, the healthier you will beC. the unexercised muscles must be used again within 48 to 72 hoursD. in order to lose weight, you have to run fastDThe concept of health holds different meanings for different people and groups. These meanings have also changed over time. This change is no more evident than in Western society today, when notions of health and health promotion are being challenged and expanded in new ways.For much of recent Western history, health has been viewed in the physical sense only. That is, good health has been connected to the smooth mechanical operation of the body, while ill health has been attributed to a breakdown in this machine. Health in this sense has been defined as the absence of disease or illness and is seen in medical terms.In the late 1940s the World Health Organization challenged this physically and medically oriented (导向的) view of health. They stated that health is a complete state of physical, mental and social well-being and is not merely the absence of disease (WHO, 1946). Health and the person were seen more holistically (mind / body / spirit) and not just in physical terms.The 1970s was a time of focusing on the prevention of disease and illness by emphasizing the importance of the lifestyle and behaviour of the individual. Specific behaviours which were seen to increase risk of disease, such as smoking, lack of fitness and unhealthy eating habits, were targeted. Creating health meant providing not only medical health care, but also health promotion programs and policies which would help people maintain healthy behaviours and lifestyles. While this individualistic healthy lifestyle approach to health worked for some (the wealthy members of society), it was of little benefit to people experiencing poverty, unemployment, underemployment or who had little control over the conditions of their daily life.During the 1980s and 1990s there has been a growing swing away from seeing lifestyle risks as the root cause of poor health. While lifestyle factors still remain important, health is being viewed also in terms of the social, economic and environmental contexts in which people live. This broad approach to health is called the socio-ecological view of health.At the Ottawa Conference in 1986, a charter was developed which outlined new directionsfor health promotion based on the socio-ecological view of health. This charter, known as the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion, remains as the backbone of health action today. In exploring the scope of health promotion it states that:Good health is a major resource for social, economic and personal development and an important dimension (尺度) of the quality of life. Political, economic, social, cultural, environmental, behavioural and biological factors can all favour health or be harmful to it. (WHO, 1986)13. From the passage, we can infer that _________.A. good health means not having any illnessB. health has different meanings for different people in different periodsC. health has always been viewed in terms of the social, economic and environmental contexts in which people liveD. health has always been considered a major resource for social, economic and personal development and an important dimension of quality of life14. In the late 1940s, if you ___________, that meant you were healthy.A. were strong enoughB. were strong, optimistic and happyC. had enough moneyD. had a good lifestyle15. The socio-ecological view of health includes the following broad areas EXCEPT ________.A. the social contextsB. the environmental contextsC. the economic contextsD. the area of personal development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。

内蒙古乌兰察布市集宁区2016-2017学年高二英语下学期第一次月考试题本试卷满分为150（120×1.25）分，考试时间为100分钟第一卷（选择题共70分）第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分40分)阅读下列短文，每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。

并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

ASurviving Hurricane Sandy（飓风桑迪）Natalie Doan,14, has always felt lucky to live in Rockaway, New York. Living just a few blocks from the beach, Natalie can see the ocean and hear the wave from her house. “It’s the ocean that makes Rockaway so special,” she says.On October 29, 2012, that ocean turned fierce. That night, Hurricane Sandy attacked the East Coast, and Rockaway was hit especially hard. Fortunately, Natalie’s family escaped to Brooklyn shortly before the city’s bridge closed.When they returned to Rockaway the next day, they found their neighborhood in ruins. Many of Natalie’s friends had lost their homes and were living far away. All around her, people were suffering, especially the elderly. Natalie’s school was so damaged that she had to temporarily attend a school in Brooklyn.In the following few days, the men and women helping Rockaway recover inspired Natalie. Volunteers came with carloads of donated clothing and toys. Neighbors devoted their spare time to helping others rebuild. Teenagers climbed dozens of flights of stairs to deliver water and food to elderly people trapped in powerless high-rise buildings.“My mom tells me that I can’t control what happens to me,” Natalie says. “but I can always choose how I deal with it.”Natalie’s choice was to help.She created a website page matching survivors in need with donors(捐赠者） who wanted to help. Natalie posted (发帖）introduction about a boy named Patrick, who lost his baseball card collecting when his house burned down. Within days, Patrick’s collection was replaced.In the coming months, her website page helped lots of kids: Christopher, who received a new basketball; Charlie, who got a new keyboard. Natalie also worked with other organizations to bring much-need supplies to Rockaway. Her efforts made her a famous person. Last April, she was invited to the White House and honored as a Hurricane Sandy Champion of Change.Today, the scars（创痕）of destruction are still seen in Rockaway, but hope is in the air. The streets are clear, and many homes have been rebuilt. “I can’t imagine l iving anywhere but Rockaway,” Natalie declares. “My neighborhood will be back, even stronger than before.”1. When Natalie returned to Rockaway after the hurricane ,she found______.A.some friends had lost their livesB.her neighborhood was destroyedC.her school had moved to BrooklynD.the elderly were free from suffering2. According to paragraph 4,who inspired Natalie most?A.The people helping Rockaway rebuildB.The people trapped in high-rise buildingC.The volunteers donating money to herD.Local teenagers bringing clothing to elderly people3. How did Natalie help the survivors?A.She gave her toys to the kidsB.She took care of younger childrenC.She called on the White House to helpD.She built an information sharing platform4. What does the story intend to tell us?A.Little people can make a big differenceB.A friend in need is a friend indeedC.East or West, home is bestD.Technology is powerBChinese people read less than eight books last year, including both print and e-books, but the average(平均) time spent on mobile reading has for the firsttime exceeded one hour per day, showed statistics(数据） published by Chinese Academy of Press and Publication on Monday.This is the academy’s 13th report regarding Chinese people’s reading habits in 17 years. The survey looked at the reading habits of both adults and children from 0 – 80, placing them in four different age groups, across 29 provinces in China. The number of print books the average person read last year was 4.58, which basically remained the same level as that in 2014. The figure is rather low compared with other countries, with France being 12, South Korea being 11, Japan being 9 and the US being about seven, according to a report by Xinhua last year.However, in contrast to the tiny increase in books being read last year, people’s interest in mobile reading has seen a rise. The average time Chinese people spent reading on their cellphones is 62.21 minutes, which nearly doubles the previous year’s average time of 33.82 minutes.And more people are reading via their WeChat app as well. The most popular social networking phone app in China has also been providing public account services, which allow people to read comparatively long articles using the app. In 2015, 51.9% Chinese adults had used WeChat to read, a 17.5% increase on 2014.But does that mean e-reading is replacing traditional reading in China?Wei Yushan, president of the Academy of Press and Publication to ld People’s Daily that it doesn’t seem likely to him. “Having gone through a rapid development between 2011 and 2013, e-books are seeing a slowdown in their sales. Taking the US as an example, the sales growth of e-books has fallen behind that of print boo ks in the past year.” In China, nearly 60% of people still prefer traditional reading to e-reading.5. What does the underlined word “exceeded” in paragraph 1 mean?A. rejectedB.designedC. outnumberedD. explained6. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?A. The time spent on e-reading is more than that on traditional reading.B. Extra services have been provided to allow people to read short articles.C. Compared with Chinese readers, the number of Americans is larger.D. An increase in the interest of mobile reading has been seen.7. How does the writer develop the text?A. By giving explanations.B. By analyzing reasons.C. By listing figures(数据）.D. By comparing books.8. What does the last paragraph talk about?A. All Chinese people like print books better.B. Print books still gain popularity of readers.C. The Sales of E-books have been improved.D. Wei Yushan isn’t willing to give up e-reading.CChina Daily hit the press for the first time 35 years ago. Over the past three decades, we have struggled to bring the story of China to the world and to bring the world to China.To celebrate the 35 anniversary(周年纪念） of China Daily, we are inviting readers from all around the world to share with us their special story. The story could center on anything about you and China Daily. It can be about a news story that touched you a lot that you still remember; it could be about an opinion piece that changed your understanding of China and its people; or it could be about photos that convinced you to visit China.Who is invitedForeigners with something to say about China Daily. Anyone familiar with ChinaDaily is welcome to participate.What to writeAnything that you read or saw in China Daily could be your subject. For instance, your impression of China Daily, how China Daily changed your perception（理解，看法）, how China Daily helped you develop a deeper understanding of Chinese culture.How to joinSend your work （preferably with one or two photos） to readers@ RequirementsAt least 300 words and one photo （50k） related to your story. More words and photos are encouraged. Please caption your photos with information such as who, what, where and when. Of course, if you can shoot a video and send it to us, it would be better.DeadlineMay 10, 2016.RewardsIf the article is chosen, we will promote it on the China Daily website and on China Daily’s official Weibo and WeChat（微信）accounts.Contact us if you have questions:Office number: 010-********, 010-********Email: readers@9. According to the text, what can we learn about China Daily?A. It only brings stories from foreign countries.B. It has been published for 35 years up to now.C. It has helped lots of foreigners learn Chinese.D. It makes its readers touched by Chinese culture.10. If you intend to contribute an article, which of the following topics will you probably choose?A. Readers’ impression of Chinese culture.B. How to improve our spoken English.C. The development of foreign culture.D. The bright future of China Daily.11. According to the text, where can you probably read the chosen articles?A. China Daily’s newspaper.B. China Daily’s overseas edition.C. China Daily’s WeChat.D. Readers@12. What’s the purpose of this text?A. To attract more readers of China Daily.B. To draw readers’ attention to China Daily.C. To increase China Daily’s sales.D. To celebrate China Daily’s birthday.DGold Coast family holidays are always great fun whether you are from Australia or from abroad. There are beautiful beaches, adventure parks, nature parks and so much more.There are so many sights to see here. It is a pity to drive in a car and you’ll miss a great part of it. Australia is home to many animals and birds that can only be seen when moving slowly and going into the areas that they live.When you are on a bicycle, you have the advantage of being able to stop whenever you want to catch sight of (看见) an interesting animal or bird that you have never seen before. It is a quieter mode (方式) of transportation as well, so you might even be able to take a picture. When you are on the beach, you can breathe that clean air and view the beauty of the water and sand. It is a totally different experience from either simply sunbathing or passing it in a car.There are many choices of hiring (租) a bicycle to experience the Gold Coast attractions. There are stores that will fit a bike perfectly to your size. These bikes for both adults and children are in many styles and colors to please any taste. If you have ever wanted to try a tandem bike (双人单车), now is your chance, because they have those too.A bicycle hire on Gold Coast is something that everyone should try at least once.This is a wonderful chance for anyone who likes to cycle and it is also a cheap way to travel with your family.13. You’d better not drive in a car on Gold Coast because.A. you will break the traffic rulesB. you will cause much noiseC. you can’t e njoy the beautiful sights wellD. you can’t drive into some parks14. What is paragraph 4 mainly about?A. How to hire bikes on Gold Coast.B. What kinds of bikes there are in stores.C. What bikes are the most popular.D. Who can hire bikes on Gold Coast.15. What’s the author’s attitude towards a bike hire on Gold Coast?A. He supports it very much.B. He thinks it’s a personal choice.C. He doesn’t like this way of traveling.D. He thinks it’s only good for adults.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。

内蒙古乌兰察布2016-2017学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题注意事项：1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考号填写在答题卡上。

2. 将答案写在答题卡上。

写在本试卷上无效。

3. 考试结束后，将答题卡交回。

第I卷（选择题，共70分）第一部分阅读理解（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，从每小题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。

ADoes Fame Drive You Crazy？Although being famous might sound like a dream come true，today's stars，feeling like zoo animals，face pressures that few of us can imagine．They are at the center of much of the world's attention．Paparazzi （狗仔队） camp outside their homes，cameras ready．Tabloids（小报） publish thrilling stories about their personal lives．Just imagine not being able to do anything without being photographed or interrupted for a signature! According to psychologist Christina Villarreal，celebrities-famous people-worry constantly about their public appearance．Eventually，they start to lose track of who they really are，seeing themselves the way their fans imagine them，not as the people they were before everyone knew their names．"Over time，"Villarreal says，"they feel separated and alone．"The phenomenon of tracking celebrities has been around for ages．In the 4th century BC，painters followed Alexander the Great into battle，hoping to picture his victories for his admirers．When Charles Dickens visited America in the 19th century，his sold-out readings attracted thousands of fans，leading him to complain about his lack of privacy．Tabloids of the 1920s and 1930s ran articles about film-stars in much the same way that modern ta bloids and websites do．Being a public figure today，however，is a lot more difficult than it used to be．Superstarscannot move about without worrying about photographers with modern cameras．When they say something silly or do something ridiculous，there is always the Internet to spread the news in minutes and keep their"story"alive forever．If fame is so troublesome，why aren't all celebrities running away from it？The answer is there are still ways to deal with it．Some stars stay calm by surrounding themselves with trusted friends and family or by escaping to remote places away from big cities．They focus not on how famous they are but on what they love to do or whatever made them famous in the first place．Sometimes a few celebrities can get a little justice．Still，even stars who enjoy full justice often complain about how hard their lives are．They are tired of being famous already．1.It can be learned from the passage that stars today ______ ．A.are often misunderstood by the publicB.can no longer have their privacy protectedC.spend too much on their public appearanceD.care little about how they have come into fame2.What is the main idea of Paragraph 3？ ______A.Great heroes of the past were generally admired．B.The problem faced by celebrities has a long history．C.Well-known actors are usually targets of tabloids．D.Works of popular writers often have a lot of readers．3.What makes it much harder to be a celebrity today？ ______A. Availability of modern media．B.Inadequate social recognition．ck of favorable chances．D.Huge population of fans．4.What is the author's attitude toward modern celebrity？ ______A. Disappointed．B.Sceptical．C.Disapproving．D.Sympathetic．BJust what is a tiger mother？Amy Chua is a law professor at America's Yale University and her recent book on the subject is making waves．She's been called"dangerous"，"outrageous"，even a"monster"for her descriptions of how she brought up her two daughters． Her book Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother describes fighting with a daughter for hours at the piano to ensure the child gets a piece of music right．She rejected birthday cards made for her by her girls because she didn't think they had made enough efforts．She compared one child negatively with the other，threatening to burn their toys．Her rules include：schoolwork always comes first； an A-minus is a bad grade； children must be two years ahead of their classmates in math，and playing the violin or the piano is a must．Ms．Chua considers the Chinese hard work ethic as a way of creating happy，successful children-at least in her case．Although she's had a large amount of flak for her theories，one thing can't be ignored-the success of Chinese children in the education system．In Britain，shocking research shows that Chinese girls，for example，are outperforming all other foreign groups at GCSE-79 percent getting 5AC Grades，compared with 58 percent of white British girls．So what is it about Chinese parenting that's leading to high achievers？And how do Amy Chua's theories play into th at success？She told me that if her daughter came back from school with 96/100 in a test，Chua would ask her what happened to the other4points．It's about always knowing"you can do better"，she told me．Interestingly，in China，the birthplace of the tiger mother，people are moving away from traditional Chinese parenting．They are following more western parenting styles．5.After reading Amy Chua's recent book，the public ______ ．A.feel very sorry for their own childrenB.consider her a very successful motherC.realize their methods of bringing up children are wrongD.don't think highly of her methods of bringing up her children6.What can we learn about Amy Chua according to Paragraph 2？ ______A.She is very strict with her children．B.She doesn't think her children are clever．C.She is very interested in playing the piano．D.She knows playing is important to children．7.Paragraph 4 shows that ______ ．A.Chinese parents don't think grades are very importantB.Chinese children are cleverer than British childrenC.Chinese parents are proud of their childrenD.Chinese children do well in their study8.The underlined word "flak" in the third paragraph probably means" ______ "．A.attentionB.criticismC.curiosityD.contribution．CTeaching materials for learning Chinese are provided here．There are sites where you may find interesting instructions suitable for you．Here are some sites to begin your surfing．You may start with these pages from this website-just to get a little taste of it without working too hard．● A Is For LoveFlash cards for learning a few Chinese w ords．● Listening to the sound of ChinesePlay a few words of Chinese on your computer．● A few Chinese wordsEach word is enlarged for easy study．If you are studying Chinese，these tools can help．● Zhongwen siteMore than a dictionary!● Clavis SinicaExcellent program by Professor David Porter．It displays a whole document inChinese[GB]or[BIG5]，and gives individual word's definition，pronunciation as well as much more information when you click on that word．If you are studying Chinese，this is a very useful tool．● Chinese Character Visual DictionaryIf you like to know more，go to the following sites on the Internet．● The Chinese OutpostPronunciation，Character and Grammar By Mark Andrew Baker．The best．A must-visit site．● Learn Cantonese/Mandarin Online● Internet Based Chinese Teaching and Learning● Rainland Kids discover Chinese-Site is in GermanyIf you want to have a better understanding of China，go to this one．● Wanfa ng DataAs an affiliate of Chinese Ministry of Science & Technology，Wanfang Data has been the leading information provider in China since 1950s．Wi th a wide range of database resources and value-added services，Wanfang Data has become a gateway to understanding Chinese culture，medicine，business，science，etc．9.This passage is most probably from ______ ．A.a TV programmeB.a teacher's lectureC.a newspaperD.the Internet10.If you want to know each Chinese character's definition，pronunciation and much more information，you'd better surf ______ ．A.Zhongwen siteB.A Is For LoveC.Clavis SinicaD.A fe w Chinese words11.If you want to know China about its culture，medicine，business，science，you'd better surf ______ ．A.Learn Mandarin onlineB.Wanfang Data．C.Rainland kids discover ChineseD.The Chinese Outpost12.The underlined word "gateway" in the last paragraph probably refers to ______ ．A.an opening in a wall that can be closed by a gate．B.a place through which you can go to another place．C.the space when a door is open．D.a means of getting or achieving something．DTop lists are lecturing people on everything from "100 places to visit" or "100 books to read ". Aren't you just tired of being told what to do with your time?Now you have a list to end all lists!Take a look at the following two examples from the list of "101 things not to do": Swim with Dolphins (海豚)?Swimming with dolphins is one of the world's most profitable tourist activities. However, not every dolphin will welcome having their busy, tiring day interrupted by tourists screaming and pushing around them in the water. Worse yet, when dolphins get too near to the boats loaded tourists, they could get caught up in ropes and killed by propellers (螺旋桨).Here's a little secret. Dolphins look like smiling at you, but actually they're just opening mouths.Go to See the Mona Lisa?There must be something about the mysterious (神秘的) smile. The 6 million people who the lady in the Louvre every year can't all be wrong, after all. But they can be quite annoying st anding in front of you, holding up their cameras to prevent you from seeing anything. In fact, it is hard for you to see the painting clearly because you have to stay away from it for security reasons. After queuing for hours, many tourists can remain in front of the painting only for 15 seconds at most.If the mysterious lady in the picture knew her fate, she wouldn't just be smiling, she'd be laughing.So, still long to see the Mona Lisa? If you want to find out more about the list, read 101 Tings NOT to Do Before You Die. Visit www. not2dobeforeidie. co. uk and buy the book at a 20% discount.13.what does the author think about going to see the Mona Lisa?A.It is wrong to go and see the mysterious smile.B.It is not as satisfying as expected.C.Fifteen seconds in front of the painting is enough.D.Queuing for hours is worthwhile.14.According to the passage, swimming with dolphins ________.A.is the world's most popular tourist activityB.gives fun to both tourists and dolphinsC.will make tourists busy and tiredD.can cause danger to dolphins15.What is the main purpose of the passage?A.To advertise a bookB.To introduce a websiteC.To comment on popular listsD.To recommend tourist activities.第二节七选五（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。

集宁一中西校区2017—2018学年第二学期期终高二年级英语试题试卷说明：本套试卷总分120分，考试时间100分钟。

第Ⅰ卷（选择题共70分）第一部分阅读理解（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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。

并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑．AIn the coming months, we are bringing together artists form all over the world, to enjoy speaking Shakespeare’s plays in their own language, in our Globe, within the architecture Shakespeare wrote for. Please come and join us.National Theatre of China Beijing|ChineseThis great occasion(盛会) will be the National Theatre of China’s first visit to the UK. The company’s productions show the new face of 21stcentury Chinese theatre. This production of Shakespeare’s Richard III will be directed by the National’s Associate Director，Wang Xiaoying.Date & Time: Saturday 28 April, 2.30pm & Sunday 29 April, 1.30pm & 6.30pm Marjanishvili Theatre Tbilisi | GeorgianOne of the most famous theatres in Georgia, the Marjanishvili, founded in 1928, appears regularly at theatre festivals all over the world. This new production of it is helmed(指导)by the company’s Artistic Director Levan Tsuladze.Date & Time: Friday 18May, 2.30pm & Saturday 19May, 7.30pmTheatre London | Deafinitely British Sign Language (BSL)By translating the rich and humorous text of Love’s Labor’s Lost into the physical language of BSL, Deafinitely Theatre creates a new interpretation of Shakespeare’s comedy and aims to build a bridge between deaf and hearing worlds by performing to both groups as one audience.Date & Time : Tuesday 22 May,2.30pm & Wednesday 23 May,7.30pmHabima National Theatre Tel Aviv | HebrewThe Habima is the centre of Hebrew-language theatre worldwide ,Founded in Moscow after the 1905 revolution, the company eventually settled in Tel Aviv in the late 1920s,Since 1958, they have been recognized as the national theatre of Israel .This production of Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice marks their first visit to the UK.Date & Time: Monday 28May, 7.30 & Tuesday 29 May, 7.30pm1.which play will be performed by the National Theatre of China？A. Lo ver’s Labour’s LostB. Richard Ⅲ.C. As You Like ItD. The Merchant of Venice2.What is special about Deafinitely Theatre？A. It has two groups of actorsB. It is the leading theatre in LondonC. It is good at producing comediesD. It performs plays in BSL3.When can you see a play in Hebrew？A. On Saturday 28 April.B. On Sunday 29 AprilC. On Tuesday 29 MayD. On Tuesday 22 May.BWhen 19-year-old Sophia Giorgi said she was thinking of volunteering to help the Make-A-Wish Foundation (基金会)，nobody understood what she was talking about. But Sophia knew just how important Make –A –Wish could , because this special organization had helped to make a dream come true for one her best friends. We were interested in finding out more, so we went along to meet Sophia to listen to what she had to say.Sophia told us that Make – A –Wish is a worldwide organization that started in the United States in 1980. ” It’s a charity(慈善机构)that helps children who have got very serious illnesses. Make – A –Wish help children feel happy even though they are sick, by making their wishes and dreams come true,” Sophia explained.We asked Sophia how Make – A –Wish had first started. She said it had all begun with a very sick young boy called Chris, who had been dreaming for a long time of becoming a policeman. Sophia said lots of people had wanted to find a way to make Chris’s dream come true ----so, with everybody’s help, Chris, only seven years old at the time, had been a “policeman” for a day. ” when people saw how delightedChris was when his dream came true, they decided to try and help other sick children too , and that was the beginning of Make – A –Wish, ” explained Sophia.Sophia also told us the Foundation tries to give children and their families a special, happy time. A Make-A-Wish volunteer visits the families and asks the children what they would wish for if they could have anything in the world. Sophia said the volunteers were important because they were the ones who helped to make the wishes come true. They do this either by providing things that are necessary, or by raising money or helping out in whatever way they can4. Sophia found out about Make-A-Wish because her best friend had__________ .A. volunteered to help itB. benefited from itC. dreamed about itD. told the author about it5. According to Sophia, Make-A-Wish ____________ .A. raises money for very poor familiesB. was understood by nobody at firstC. is an international charityD. started by drawing the interest of the public6. What is said about Chris in Paragraph3?A .He has been a policeman since he was sevenB .He wanted people to help make his dream come trueC. He gave people the idea of starting Make-A-WishD .He was the first child Make-A-Wish helped after it had been set up7 Which of the following is true about Make-A-Wish volunteers?A. They provide what is necessary to make Make-A-Wish popularB. They try to help children get over their illnessesC. They visit sick children to make them feel specialD. They are important for making wishes come trueCWe live in a digital world now, and a student’s technology needs have changed. For the early years, when you are in primary school, you can get by with no technology at all. Even if you have a computer, it’s a good idea to get children familiar with libraries. At this age, trips to the library are like family outings.As you get closer to middle school, a computer with Internet access becomes more ofa necessity. Teachers will often give assignments that require a student to use the Internet for research. After a computer, technology choices for students become more difficult to make – especially when it comes to cell-phones. Kids will beg their parents for a cell-phone, especially in middle school. For many parents, it’s a safety issue: They want to know that their kids can reach them quickly if necessary. For teachers, cell phones can be used to record lessons when students are absent. But many teachers dislike cell-phones. Some kids send messages or have talks in the class. Sending messages also raises the problem of cheating on exams. More and more schools are now forbidding the use of cell-phones.Many kids see iPods as necessary things to have. IPods are great for music, but do they do anything good for your children’s education? Maybe they do. That’s the opinion of Doug Johnson, an educator for 30 years. Johnson says that educators should accept all new forms of technology in the classroom, including iPods. “Some do more with their cell- phones than we can do with our laptops,” he jokes. “I don’t think we should be afraid. The truth is that it’s easier to change the way we teach than to change the technology habits of an entire generation.”8. According to author, primary school children should___.A．Use the computer and the Internet regularlyB．Ask their parents to buy them cell-phonesC．Buy iPods to listen to music D．Go to libraries to read more books9. Why do parents agree to buy their children cell-phones?A．They want their children to be cool.B．They think cell-phones be helpful to their studyC They want to keep in touch with their children.D．They want their children to keep up to date.10 .The following are all reasons why many teachers dislike cell-phones EXCEPT ____. A．Cell-phones can be used to cheat on examsB．Schoolchildren will send messages during classC．Cell-phones can be used to record lessonsD．Schoolchildren might talk on them during class11.What does the underlined word “that” refers to?A．IPods can be used to listen to music. B．iPods can be helpful for children’s education.C．IPods can be used to play games. D．iPods are necessary for children’s lives.12. We can infer from what Doug Johnson said that _____.A．Cell-phones are not useful to studentsB．Teachers should let students use cell-phonesC．it’s better for teachers to change their teaching methodsD．schoolchildren should follow the trends(潮流) of fashion题DHere comes a story that many years ago a man arrived at a village in India to catch monkeys so he could sell them to zoos．The monkeys，however，were very clever and every sort of trap he set failed．A young boy watched the man's pathetic efforts and laughed．The man said，"If you can catch me a monkey，I'll give you﹩2．That was a huge amount of money then．The boy went to his home and took a clay pot with a narrow neck．He placed a few nuts around the pot and put lots of nuts inside．He then tied the pot to a tree and told the man，"We should have a rest in a few hours．Let's wait in the village．The monkey will call us when he is ready．"Certainly enough，a band of monkeys soon discovered the nuts and the pot．One slipped his hand in the pot and grabbed a handful of nuts，but he couldn't pull his hand out of the narrow opening of the pot because his fist（拳头） was clenched．The monkey feared and started making loud noises．Some of the other monkeys tried unsuccessfully to pull the pot off his hand．The boy and the man heard the noises and the boy got a big strong bag．As they approached the monkeys they all ran away except the one with its hand in the pot．The boy grabbed the monkey and the pot．The man was amazed and asked the boy the secret of his monkey trap，"Why was it so easy for the monkey to get his hand in but so hard to get it out？"The boy laughed and said，"The monkey could have easily got his hand back out and escaped，but he would have had to let go of the nuts in the pot and he just wasn't willing to let go．They never are．"What lessons can be learned from this story？Do people sometimes trap themselves by holding onto things that they should let go？Do you？13．Why couldn't the monkey pull his hand out of the pot？The reason lies in __________ A．the pot's neck was too narrow B．the monkey wouldn't let go of the nutsC．the monkey's fist was too big D．the nuts in the pot were too delicious 14．Which of the statement is NOT true according to the story？A．The boy just played a trick on the man．B．The monkeys were too clever to be trapped．C．The boy was helpful．D．The boy could ask for﹩2 from the man．15．What might be the best title of this passage？A．the monkey and the boy B．the boy and the pot C．the monkey and the pot D．the man and the pot．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。

集宁一中2015--2016学年第二学期第二次月考高二年级英语试卷第I卷（共70分）第一部分：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）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、 B 、C和 D）中，选出最佳选项。

AThe London Underground is one of the best transport networks in the world with around 24 million journeys made each day, so it is important that everything runs smoothly. Remember the following to travel like a Londoner.Keep right on escalator(自动梯）London Underground asks that you stand on the right when using the escalators and leave the left free for others to walk down. If you are traveling in a big group, or with lots of shopping bags, stand and stay right and let others pass you---it will speed up the process and be a more pleasant journey for everyone!Remember the “rush hour”The tube network is very busy during the rush hour. You can expect the trains and stations to be overcrowded between 7:30 and 9:30 in the m orning and between 17:00 and 19:00 in the evening.Move down the platform to find more spaceAs you enter the station platform, you will often find more room if you walk down to the end of the platform. Here, the train carriages are usually the emptiest as well.Carry a bottle of water in warmer mothsThe London Underground is over 150 years old and although the trains have been modernized, many still lack air conditioning and cooling units. Make sure you take a bottle of water with you, especially in the summer, as the long tube journeys can get very hot.Keep your personal belongings safeLike any large city be cautions of pickpockets operating in the busy stations and tubes. Carry a bag with zips and keep your personal belongings and valuable items in it to avoidbecoming the victims of theft.Plan your journey on the London Underground in advance with a free tube map. Click here to download.1. What can we know about the London Underground from the text?A. It is used by about 24 million people every weekB. Its rush hour is around 10:00 am on weekendsC. It has a history of more than one and a half centuries.D. It is enjoyable for people to travel on it all year round..2. What should we do when taking the London Underground?A. Avoid taking water along with the ride.B. Standing on the right when using the escalatorsC. Avoid taking a large number of shopping bagsD. Walk to the middle of the platform to find more space.3. In order not to be stolen, you are advised to__________.A. avoid traveling in a big groupB. avoid traveling during the rush hourC. keep your valuables in a zipped bag.D. stay away from busy stations and tubes4. Where would you be most likely to find the text?A. On a website.B. On a city map.C. On a notice board.D. In a busines s report.BThe first full choir rehearsal of the school year took place in the school hall. All the students joined together to sing. I watched as my elder sister and her grade came in and took their places next to us on the stage. Meanwhile, I could hear laughing. Some students were pointing at a girl standing next to my sister. I had never seen this girl before. A girl whispered in my ear,“Did you know she’s wearing diapers(纸尿裤）？”After school that evening, I asked my sister about the girl I had seen. She told me her name was Theresa and that she was a very nice girl. “Why were those kids being mean to her?” I asked. “Because they are stupid,” she said.One day, I was walking home from school when I heard voices behind me. “There is the little idiot’s(白痴的) sister. Does your sister wet her pants too? ” I walked a little faster and then I felt a stone hit me in the back. When I got home, I ran down to my sister’s room.I pushed my way into her room, screa ming at her. “Why do you have to be that girl’s friend? I don’t see anyone else being nice to her. ”Janelle yelled back, “Because she is a wonderful person and she is dying!” I will remember those words as long as I live. Theresa wet her pants because she had an illness which was killing her. My sister was the only one nice enough to be her friend and stick up for her. A few months later, Theresa passed away.I felt proud that Janelle was my sister. Throughout the years I watched her, and she always made friends with everyone. It didn’t matter if they were fat, thin, brilliant or not. She never left anyone feeling isolated or alone. It was she who changed me and taught me to never look at anyone in the same way again.5. Why did other students make fun of Theresa?A. Because she was dying very soon.B. Because she was not good at singing.C. Because she behaved in an unusual way.D. Because she was usually dressed poorly.6.How did the author feel at first when she knew her sister was Theresa’s friend?A. MovedB. AnnoyedC. InterestedD. Anxious7. What was the turning point of the story?A. Janelle became a friend of Theresa.B. Theresa suffered from a serious illness.C. The author lost her temper to her classmates.D. The author was told the truth about Theresa.8: What is the message conveyed in the story?A. We shouldn’t look at anyone shallowly.B. Making friends teaches us more things.C. Disadvantaged people need our sympathy.D. Understanding is important among friends.CWhen her five daughters were young, Helene An always told them that there was strength in unity (团结). To show this, she held up one chopstick, representing one person. Then she easily broke it into two pieces. Next, she tied several chopsticks together, representing a family. She showed the girls it was hard to break the tied chopsticks. This lesson about family unity stayed with the daughters as they grew up.Helene An and her family own a large restaurant business in California. However, when Helene and her husband Danny left their home in Vietnam in 1975, they didn't have much money. They moved their family to San Francisco. There they joined Danny's mother, Diana, who owned a small Italian sandwich shop. Soon afterwards, Helene and Diana changed the sandwich shop into a small Vietnamese restaurant. The five daughters helped in the restaurant when they were young. However, Helene did not want her daughters to always work in the family business because she thought it was too hard.Eventually the girls all graduated from college and went away to work for themselves, but one by one, the daughters returned to work in the family business. They opened new restaurants in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Even though family members sometimes disagreed with each other, they worked together to make the business successful. Daughter Elisabeth explains, "Our mother taught us that to succeed we must have unity, and to have unity we must have peace. Without the strength of the family, there is no business."Their expanding business became a large corporation in 1996, with three generations of Ans working together. Now the Ans' corporation makes more than $20 million each year. Although they began with a small restaurant, they had big dreams, and they worked together. Now they are a big success.9. Helene tied several chopsticks together to show ______.A. the strength of family unityB. the difficulty of growing upC. the advantage of chopsticksD. the best way of giving a lesson10. We can I earn from Paragraph 2 that the An family ______.A. started a business in 1975B. left Vietnam without much moneyC. bought a restaurant in San FranciscoD. opened a sandwich shop in Los Angeles11. What can we infer about the An daughters?A. They did not finish their college education.B. They could not bear to work in the family business.C. They were influenced by what Helene taught them.D. They were troubled by disagreement among family members.12. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. How to Run a CorporationB. Strength Comes from PeaceC. How to Achieve a Big DreamD. Family Unity Builds SuccessDToday, we are told, childr en don’t spend enough time in the fresh air. Many of them are addicted to screen on a comp uter or a TV---they seem to be living in a virtual world. They have lost touch with nature.But now 400 organizations in the UK, from playgroups to the National Health Service, are encouraging children to have some “wild time”. They want kids to s least 30 minutes of watching TV or playing computer games for time playing outside. Activities such as building dens, climbing trees, rummaging for conkers and playing hide and seek are just some of the things kids can do. Even if they live in a city, they can go on adventures in the garden or the park.Children often need a helping hand from mom and dad. They need to be shown what to do and where to go. Andy Simpson from National Health Service says, “We want parents to see what this magical wonder product does for their kids’ development, independence and creativity, by giving wild time a go”.So despite the complicated world that young people grow up in now, it seems that going back to basics and experiencing “nature’s playground”is what modern children need. David Bond from Project Wild Thing says, “We need to make more space for wild time in children’s daily routine, freeing this generation of kids to have the sort of experiences that many of us took for granted”.This might sound a bit old fashioned to you or maybe, like me, it’s made you think aboutsticking on your boots, getting outdoors and reliving your childhood. There is no age limit on enjoying yourself!13. What is the best title of the text?A. Wild time for childrenB. Benefits of wild timeC. More space for childrenD. Adventures of children14: Children are encouraged to do the following activities except____________.A. building densB. climbing treesC. playing hide and seekD. watching TV15. According to Andy Simpson, we kn ow that_____________.A. wild time is hard to designB. wild time is beneficial to childrenC. parents know the importance of wild timeD. parents like keeping their children indoors.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。

绝密★启用前【全国百强校】内蒙古集宁一中（东校区）2016-2017学年高二下学期期末考试试题英语试题试卷副标题考试范围：xxx ；考试时间：27分钟；命题人：xxx学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________注意事项．1．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息 2．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上第I 卷（选择题）一、阅读理解（题型注释）London’s newest skyscraper (摩天大楼)is called the Shard and it cost about 430 million pounds to build. At a height of almost 310 metres, it is the tallest building in Europe. The Shard has completely changed the appearance of London. However, not everyone thinks that it is a change for the better.The Shard was designed by the famous Italian architect Renzo Piano. When he began designing the Shard for London, Piano wanted a very tall building that looked like a spire (尖顶). He wanted the glass s urfaces to reflect the sky and the city. The sides of the building aren’t regular. So the building has an unusual shape. It looks like a very thin ，sharp piece of broken glass. And that is how the building got the name: the Shard. Piano says that the spire shape of the Shard is part of a great London tradition. The shape reminds him of the spires of the churches of London or the tall masts(桅杆) of the ships that were once on the river Thames.The Shard has 87 floors. At the top, there is an observatory. At the moment the building is empty, but eventually there will be a five-star hotel. There will also be top quality restaurants,试卷第2页，共12页apartments and offices.Before building work began, a lot of people didn’t want the Shard though the plans were approved. Now they are still unhappy about the Shard. Some critics say that such a tall skyscraper might be good in a city like New York, but not in London. They say that the best thing about the Shard is its spire shape. But that is the only thing. There is no decoration, only flat surfaces. The Egyptians did that 4,500 years ago. They also think the Shard is too big for London. It destroys the beauty of the city.Other critics don’t like what the Shard seems to represent. They say that the Shard shows how London is becoming more unequal. Only very rich people can afford to buy the expensive private apartments and stay in the hotel. But the people who live near the Shard are among the poorest in London. So the Shard seems a symbol of the division in society between the very rich and the poor.The Shard now dominates the London skyline. It is not certain, however, that ordinary London citizens will ever accept it as a valuable addition to the city. 1、London’s newest skyscraper is called the Shard because of . A ．its cost B ．its size C ．its shape D ．its height 2、When he designed the Shard, Piano wanted it to .A ．change London’s skylineB ．inherit London’s traditionC ．imitate the Egyptian styleD ．attract potential visitors 3、The critics who refer to social division think the Shard .A ．is only preferred by the richB ．is far away from the poor areaC ．is intended for wealthy peopleD ．is popular only with Londoners4、Which would be the best title for the passage? A ．The Shard: Cheers and Claps B ．The Shard: Work of a Great Architect C ．The Shard: New Symbol of London? D ．The Shard: A Change for the Better?The current Ebola (埃博拉病毒)outbreak in western and central Africa has infected at least 3,069 people, including 1,552 dead, making it the largest outbreak in history. Ebola is a deadly virus-about 60 percent of people infected with it have died.How is Ebola doing its harm?When a person becomes infected with Ebola, the virus damages t he body’s immune (免疫的)cells, which defend against infection, said a researcher at Lancaster University. But if a person’s immune system can stand up to this attack, then he is more likely to survive the disease.The patients that survive it best are those who don’t get such a bad disadvantage in immune system. But if the body isn’t able to get rid of this attack, then the immune system becomes less able to regulate(调节) itself. This means the immune system is more likely to run out of control, leading to a drop in blood pressure, multi-organ failure and eventually death.What are the common symptoms of the disease?Fever. Headache. Joint and muscle aches. Weakness. Diarrhea. Vomiting. Stomach pain. Lack of appetite. Chills. Rash. Redness in the eyes. Hiccups. Cough. Sore throat. Chest pain. Difficult breathing or swallowing. Bleeding inside and outside of the body.How to prevent the spread of Ebola?Ebola can be spread primarily via direct contact with patients, specifically the blood and fluids of an infected patient.We should avoid contact with infected patients and objects such as clothing, bedding, and needles used by them. Avoid areas where infections have been reported. For now, the disease has only been confirmed in central and West Africa, four cases in America and Europe. Avoid eating wild-caught bush meat. Researchers have suspected that the disease came to humans via animals, probably through the meat of primates(灵长类). If you’re in an area where the disease has been reported, avoid purchasing, eating, or handling wild game to stay on the safe side. Wear protective medical clothing if you’re around infected patients. Extreme caution is necessary. Hospital workers must use masks, gloves, goggles, and gowns, which needed to be worn at all times if you’r e around infected patients.How Do People Survive Ebola?Doctors don’t know for certain who will survive Ebola, and there is no specific treatment or cure for the disease. Although in the minority, some people do recover from infection.Our suggestions include:试卷第4页，共12页Maintain your electrolytes(电解质) and body liquid. Sports drinks can be used. Monitor your blood pressure and control it if necessary. Dropping blood pressure may be a serious sign of infection. Breathe in an oxygen-rich environment. Quickly address any symptoms of infection. Be honest about when and where you’re feeling pain. 5、Ebola causes the death of a human being by .A ．attacking him with high feverB ．regulating his immune systemC ．damaging his immune cellsD ．harming all his organs directly6、What is NOT mentioned as the symptom of Ebola?A ．Fever and chillsB ．Swallowing difficultyC ．Lack of appetiteD ．High blood pressure 7、In order not to be infected by Ebola, we should . A ．have the clothing of the infected cleaned B ．avoid eating wild animals like monkeys C ．not travel to Africa, America or Europe D ．stay at home without going anywhere 8、It is true that .A ．a certain number of people survive EbolaB ．human has found a special cure for EbolaC ．oxygen can save infected people’s livesD ．low blood pressure is surely caused by EbolaSan Francisco Fire Engine Tours San Francisco Winery TourRunning: February 1st through April 30thThis delicious tour goes through the city on its way to Treasure Island where we will stop at the famous Winery SF. Here you can enjoy 4 pours of some of the best wine San Francisco has to offer.(Included in tickets price)Departing from the Cannery: Tell time upon request. Duration(时长)：2 hours Price: $90Back to the Fifties TourRunning: August 16th through August 31stThis tour transpor ts you back in time to one of San Francisco’s most fantastic periods, the 1950s! Enjoy fun history as we take you through San Francisco for a free taste of ice cream. Departing form the Cannery 5:00 pm and 7:00 pmDuration:2 hoursPrice:$90Spooky Halloween TourRunning: October 10th through October 31stJoin us for a ride through the historical Presidio district .Authentic fire gear （服装）is provided for your warmth as our entertainers take you to some of the most thrilling parts of San FranciscoDeparting from the Cannery:6:30 pm and 8:30 pmDuration :1 hour and 30 minutesPrice: Available upon requestHoliday Lights TourRunning: December 6th through December 23ndThis tractive four takes you to some of San Francis’s most cheerful holiday scenes. Authe ntic fire gear is provided for your warmth as you get into the holiday spirit.Departing from the Cannery 7:00 pm and 9:00 pmDuration: I hour and 30 minutesAdvance reservations required.9、Which of the tours is available in March?A．San Francisco Winery Tour.B．Back to the Fifties Tour.C．Spooky Hallowen Tour.D．Holiday Lights Tour.10、What can tourists do on Back to the Fifties Tours?A．Go to Treasure Island.B．Enjoy the holiday scenes.C．Have free ice cream.D．Visit the Presidio district.试卷第6页，共12页11、What are tourists required to do to go on Holiday Lights Tour? A ．Take some drinks. B ．Set off early in the morning. C ．Wear warm clothes.D ．Make reservations in advance.A 15-year-old boy planned to put a ball covered with petrol into his mouth and set it on fire. He would film the dangerous action and put it on YouTube. And, lie hoped to become famous on the Internet. But things didn’t go the way he imagined. His clothing caught fire, and he was rushed to the hospital with serious bums on his body.YouTube hosts millions of videos of people attempting dangerous actions. Many of them are by kids and young adults. Some experts say that by hosting these videos, YouTube encourages young viewers to take deadly risks. Research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that more than 180,000 Americans die from accidental injuries each year. That’s one person every three minutes. More than 14,000 of those killed are kids under the age of 19. Is YouTube to blame?People have always found it interesting to watch others try risky things. Audiences love these kinds of things. Some of the earliest Greek comedies had characters followed by wild animals and knocking into walls. Now, in the age of the Internet, anyone with a camera and a YouTube account can create this kin d of “fun”. Many viewers, especially teenagers, are influenced by what they see and want to try it themselves. “YouTube has taken the playing in the neighborhood to a worldwide level,” says Clair Mellenthin, a researcher from the Centers. Supporters of You Tube argue that it isn’t YouTube’s responsibility to examine its content. “Parents should be the ones to make sure that kids are behaving safely,” they say. In fact, YouTube has a rule on content. For example, dangerous activities that have a risk of serious physical harm or death are not allowed. Staff of YouTube, carefully watch the website 24 hours a day, looking for videos that are against their rules. But is this enough? 12、What happened to the 15- year-old boy? A ．He got hurt in a traffic accident B ．He played with fire and burned himself C ．He set fire to a ball by accident D ．He watched an action film on YouTube13、What do Clair Mellenthin’s words suggest? A ．YouTube should examine kids’ accounts B ．YouTube users like to copy Greek comedies C ．YouTube affects people greatlyD ．YouTube has a positive influence on teenagers globally14、According to the last paragraph, the author seems to believe that . A ．YouTube should do more to make sure of kids’ safety B ．parents should be strict with their kids C ．YouTube should make a rule on content D ．parents shouldn't allow their kids to take risks 15、The passage mainly discusses . A ．how to prevent accidental injuries B ．how to become famous on the Internet C ．whether YouTube should be open to kids D ．whether YouTube should show dangerous videos二、完形填空（题型注释）One day, a professor entered the classroom and asked his students to prepare for a surprise test. They waited anxiously at their desks for the test to begin. The professor _____________the question papers, with the text facing down as usual. ___he handed them all out, he asked his students to ___the page and begin. To everyone's surprise, there were no ___just a black dot (点) in the center of the page. The professor, seeing the expression on everyone's face, told them the following:“I want you to write what you ___there.”The students, ___, got started on the inexplicable (令人费解的) task.At the end of the class, the professor ___all the answer papers and started reading each one of them aloud in front of all the students. All of them, with no ___, described the black dot, trying to explain its position in the middle of the sheet, etc. After all had been ___, the classroom was silent, the professor began to explain:"I'm not going to grade this. I ___wanted to give you something to think about. No one wrote试卷第8页，共12页about the __ part of the paper. Everyone focused on the black dot, and the same happens in our __. We have a white paper to observe and __, but we always focus on the dark spots. Our life is a __ given to us with love and care and we always have ____to celebrate: nature renewing itself every day, our friends around us, the job that ____ our livelihood(生计) and the miracles we see every day.__, we insist on focusing only on the dark spots: the health issues that bother us, the lack of money, the ___relationship with colleagues, the ___with a friend, and etc.The dark spots are very ___compared to everything we have in our lives, but they are the ones that pollute our minds. "16、A ．handed out B ．turned up C ．referred to D ．pointed at 17、A ．Since B ．Until C ．If D ．After 18、A ．fold B ．turn C ．open D ．use19、A ．exercises B ．choices C ．questions D ．excuses 20、A ．.remember B ．imagine C ．study D ．see 21、A ．surprised B ．confused C ．curious D ．displeased 22、A ．collected B ．finished C ．marked D ．selected 23、A ．excuse B ．doubt C ．exception D ．explanation 24、A ．said B ．answered C ．returned D ．read 25、A ．also B ．just C ．even D ．finally 26、A ．big B ．black C ．beautiful D ．white 27、A ．lives B ．classrooms C ．colleges D ．studies 28、A ．send B ．keep C ．enjoy D ．show 29、A ．burden B ．gift C ．pressure D ．lesson 30、A ．reasons B ．time C ．freedom D ．festivals 31、A ．threatens B ．ruins C ．provides D ．changes 32、A ．However B ．Therefore C ．Besides D ．Moreover 33、A ．close B ．complicate C ．special D ．strong 34、A ．stay B ．contact C ．satisfaction D ．disappointment 35、A ．dark B ．round C ．small D ．dirty第II卷（非选择题）三、短文改错（题型注释）36、假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。

2016-2017学年度第二学期期末考试高二英语试题阅读理解(本大题共15小题，共30分)AWe all know that 2016 is considered the year of superhero movies. Here are another four ones coming out in the second half of this year.The BFGAdventure, Drama, Fantasy 1 July 2016 (Canada)Storyline: A little girl named Sophie comes across the Big Friendly Giant who despite his awful appearance, turns out to be a kind-hearted soul who is considered an outcast (被遗弃的人) by the other giants because, unlike them, he refuses to eat children. More information:http: // www. imdb, com / title / tt3691740/.Directors: Steven SpielbergWriter: Roald DahlStars: Bill Hader, Rebecca Hall, Mark RylanceThe HollarsComedy, Drama, Family 26 August 2016 (USA)Storyline: A man returns to his small hometown after learning that his mother has fallen ill and is about to go through surgery. Other related information is available at:http: // www. imdb. com / title /tt3714720/.Director: John KrasinskiWriter: Ibrahim El-BatoutStars: Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Anna Kendrick, John KrasinskiThe BombingAction, Drama, War 30 September 2016 (China)Storyline: During the World WarⅡ, five different Chinese people, most of whom are based on real figures, fight their way through Japanese air force attacks to protect an important military machine in Chongqing, in 1940. Click here for furtherinformation about it.http: // www. imdb. com /title/ tt4743226/.Director: Xiao FengWriter: Ping ChenStars: William Wai-Ting Chan, Wei Fan, Janine Chun-Ning ChangAli, the Goat and IbrahimComedy, Drama, friendship 1 October 2016 (Egypt)Storyline: Ali loves a goat called Nada and Ibrahim hears voices from another world. Both young men are misunderstood and ignored each other. Later, they make peace with each other. Click here for more information.http: //www. imdb. com /title /tt4473378/.Director: Sherif El BendaryWriter: James C. StrouseStars: Ali Sobhy, Ahmed Magdy, Salwa Mohamed Ali1. Where was the adventure movie from?A. Canada.B. USA.C. China.D. Egypt.2. Which website should you visit to know more about The Hollars?A. http: //www. imdb. com /title/ tt3691740/.B. http: //www. imdb. com/ title/ tt4743226/.C. http: //www. imdb. com/ title/ tt3714720/.D. http: //www. imdb. com/ title/ tt4473378/.3. When was the movie directed by Sherif E1 Bendary shown?A. In July.B. In August.C. In September.D. In October.4. What can we know from the passage?A. The BFG is directed by John Krasinski.B. The Bombing is a film related to historical facts.C. The Hollar tells stories about children.D. Anna Kendrick stars in Ali, the Goat and Ibrahim.【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D 4. B【解析】本文介绍2016年另四部即将在今年下半年上映的电影。