广东省普宁市华美实验学校2017-2018学年高二上学期期末考试英语试卷

揭阳市普宁华美实验学校2018高二上学期开学测试英语第一部分阅读理解（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, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AA Language Programme for TeenagersWelcome to Teenagers Abroad! We invite you to join us on an amazing journey of language learning.Our CoursesRegardless of your choice of course, you'll develop your language ability both quickly and effectively.Our Standard Course guarantees a significant increase in your confidence in a foreign language, with focused teaching in all 4 skill areas—speaking, listening, reading and writing.Our Intensive Course builds on our Standard Course, with 10 additional lessons per week, guaranteeing the fastest possible language learning (see table below).Students are placed into classes according to their current language skills. The majority of them take an online language test before starting their programme. However, if this is not available, students sit the exam on the first Monday of their course.Learning materials are provided to students throughout their course, and there will never be more than 15 participants in each class.Arrivals and TransferOur programme offers the full package—students are taken good care of from the start through to the very end. They are collected from the airport upon arrival and brought to their accommodation in comfort. We require the student's full details at least 4 weeks in advance.Meals/Allergies(过敏)/Special Dietary RequirementsStudents are provided with breakfast, dinner and either a cooked or packed lunch(which consists of a sandwich, a drink and a dessert)．Snacks outside of mealtimes may be purchased by the student individually.We ask that you let us know of any allergies or dietary requirements as well as information about any medicines you take. Depending on the type of allergies and/or dietary requirements, an extra charge may be made for providing special food.1. How does Intensive Course differ from Standard Course?A．It is less effective. B．It includes extra lessons.C．It focuses on speaking. D．It gives you confidence2. When can a student attend Standard Course?A．13：00－14：30 Monday. B．13：00－14：30 Friday.C．9：00－12：30 Tuesday. D．9：00－12：30 Saturday.3. Before starting their programme, students are expected to ________.A．take a language test B．have an online interviewC．prepare learning materials D．report their language levels4. With the full package, the programme organizer is supposed to________.A．inform students of their full flight details B. collect students' luggage in advanceC．offer students free sightseeing trips D. look after students throughout the programme At 39 weeks pregnant most women would only be thinking of racing to hospital. But not Amber Miller, who set off to run the Chicago Marathon while expecting her second child any day.As she neared the final stage of the race, she began to feel pain in the stomach. But the determined athlete managed to cross the finish line in 6 hours and 25 minutes.Unbelievably, the Chicago race was not even baby June's first marathon — Miller ran the Wisconsin Marathon earlier this year, four months pregnant. She also ran another marathon when she was about four months pregnant with her son, Caleb.Although there was extra weight, the seasoned runner's time was just 3 hours off her personal best.Miller began to feel pain near the end of the race, but she was not sure if it was labor (分娩), because she typically feels some pain when she runs while pregnant. After her race her husband drove her to Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield where she gave birth to the healthy 7 pounds, 13 ounce(盎司) baby.Miller decided to run because she and her husband had already signed up for the race. The athletic mother said she experienced an enthusiastic welcome from crowds as she ran along. But the devoted runner, who had completed eight marathons, admitted that she did get a few strange looks along the course.“I know what I can handle. This is something I've been doing for a long time，” the experienced marathon runner said.June was born at 10：29 p．m. on Sunday night after seven hours' labor. “She's absolutely perfect，” Miller said. “We are extremely happy, but very tired.”After her surprising double achievement, Miller says she is planning to take some time off to concentrate on being a full-time mom.5．What can we learn from the passage?A．Miller failed to finish the race due to her labor.B．Miller's husband was against her running the race.C．It wasn't Miller's first time to run a marathon while pregnant.D．Miller knew she was going to give birth at the end of the race.6. What is the name of Miller's kid born right after the Chicago Marathon?A．June. B．Caleb. C．Amber. D．Wisconsin.7．What can be inferred from the passage?A．Miller will soon return for her favorite marathons.B．The baby was in danger at birth because of the race.C．People have different attitudes to Miller's action.D．Miller's personal best in marathons was over 6 hours.8．What is the best title of the passage?A．A young American couple loving marathonsB．How to finish the latest Chicago MarathonC．How to train a pregnant woman for marathonsD．A pregnant woman giving birth after a marathonCChristmas Day is for eating, drinking, watching bad TV — and trying to cover up your embarrassment as you realize your husband's aunt Maud has spent her pension on your present while you bought her a set of Christmas cards.Present-buying can be a minefield: from how much to spend, to whether to risk surprising receivers with a gift they don't want, to knowing if you should buy your neighbor you only say hello to a little something.Here, FEMAIL has asked experts for their top tips on how to select presents to ensure the only thing that's red this Christmas is Santa Claus' nose.“If you've just started seeing someone you don't need to spend a fortune，” says dating advisor James Preece.“It's much better to impress them with your imagination by choosing a gift that's a little bit different. ￡20 is about the right amount, with a maximum of ￡50 if you can afford it.”“Or you don't even need to go that far”，says relationship expert and founder of , Helen Rice. “Plan to spend a romantic evening together or have a fun day out. Feel free to give the person you're dating something thoughtful, just don't spend a lot of money.”“If you're in a long­term relationship then your budget really reflects on your personal situation，” adds James. “You don't need to go crazy, but it's a great opportunity to show you love and appr eciate them.”“It's also best to buy a few cheaper presents rather than big ones. Part of the fun is the mystery and unwrapping, so it will last longer if you give them several to enjoy.”9．What is the purpose of the first paragraph in this article?A．To arrest the attention of readers.B．To criticize greed of mean couples.C．To describe traditional customs of Christmas Day.D．To express sympathies for embarrassed senior citizens.10．What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 imply?A．To surprise their friends with their delicate intention.B．To accumulate red symbols for Christmas atmosphere.C．To avoid unnecessary embarrassment when sending gifts.D．To calculate how much paint they need to decorate the house.11．Which statement does James Preece agree?A．Curiosity to gifts adds to fun.B．Diamonds are girls' best friends.C．True friends need nothing but trust.D．Only rare treasures can move a stone heart.12．Who are the target readers of this article?A．Those who cannot afford expensive eating.B．Those who have trouble in picking proper gifts.C．Those who want to fix their broken friendship.D．Those who have once quarreled with their neighbors.DInstagram is containing so many photos of food—now a pop-up diner in London is taking advantage of this new trend by letting people settle the bill for their meals simply by uploading photos of their dishes to social networks.I always thought people's taking pictures of their food was kind of silly, but at this new pop-up restaurant in the UK, I'd probably do it too. The Picture House is the world's first pay-by-photo restaurant—you order, click a photo of the food, share on Instagram and eat for free!The restaurant belongs to frozen food giant(巨人) Birds Eye, who came up with the idea to cash in on people's addiction to photographing food and sharing the pictures online. They conducted a survey and found that more than half of the British population regularly took pictures of their meals. So they realized it was a better way to advertise their new dining range.The pop-up diner was open in Soho, London for three days in May, and is now moving to other major UK cities. They serve two-course meals that customers don't have to pay for, if they photo and Instagram it.The restaurant is a part of Birds Eye's “Food for Life” campaign, a new marketing project that aims at changing the way people look at frozen food.“Taking photos of food enables people to show off and to share their mealtime moments—from the everyday to the special，” said marketing director Margaret Jobling.The reaction to The Picture House has been great so far. And the pay-by-picture concept has proven to be an effective way. Alternative payment methods are actually gaining popularity among a lot of businesses. Last year, in a cafe in Germany customers paid by how much time they spend there, not by what they eat.13.Instagram probably is ________.A．a restaurant free of charge B．a new marketing projectC．a project used to share photos D．a campaign of “Food for Life”14.“The Picture House” encourages sharing photos of its food to ________.A．create a new social media trend B．attract more customersC．raise the price of frozen food D．reward the regular customers15.Which of the following can serve as the best title for the passage?A．Food for Life B．Pay by PictureC．No Need to Pay D．The Pop-up Diner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。

2017-2018学年高二英语上学期期末考试试题 (V)一、阅读理解（30分）ATurning on the TV, a wonderful scene es to your eyes—a group of men, tall, strong and handsome, and women, young, beautiful and attractive, too. Together they eat in the finest restaurants, traveling everywhere around the world by luxurious planes and pleasure ships. They are models.Do you envy them? What sort of life are models leading? Is it a wonderful life for a young lady or a young man?A few models are well-known actors or actresses who can make a lot of money only by showing themselves off in mercials. But the majority of them are just curious to see what it is like. They’d like to be models just because they are attracted by wh at they imagine—models earn a lot of money and lead a glorious life. This is true for those who are very successful. However, most models find it difficult to get work. Very few can earn enough to live on, and for all models their expenses are high. Their agents claim about 20% of the earnings, and no model will get very far without a clever agent. Besides, they have to buy good clothing. They also have to pay to travel to interviews and reach the places where the work is to be done.Interviews for a model job are known as cattle-markets in the modeling world, and not without a good reason. A top model can choose his or her work, demand and receive high fees and has his or her expenses paid. But for most models, the situation is quite different. And agent or employer inspects each model much as a farmer inspects cattle at a market. Intelligence, qualifications and personal characteristics count for little against good looks and tight figures. For all except the very few lucky ones, the life of a model isa continual search for work, trying to sell himself or herself in the face of fierce petition and, sometimes, not particularly moral standards on the part of some employers.Immigration officials at airport look suspiciously at a girl whose passport shows her occupation as “Model”, and these are men and women of considerable experience of the world. It es no surprise to find that some models prefer to put “Secretary” or “Businessman” as their jobs in their passports.Modeling is a changeable world with great rewards for a tiny minority but not for the majority.1.For models, their good looks and tight figures are , pared with their intelligence and qualifications.A.more importantB.less neededC.less essentialD.more looked down upon2.Which of the following can lead you to believe according to the passage?A.A model’s traveling expenses are usually paid by his employer.B.To be a model, good looks are the most important qualification.C.Most models have a fairly easy way of life with high pay.D.A model can hardly be successful without a good agent.3.Models often put “Secretary” or “Businessman” instead of “Model” in their passports because .A.they want to avoid being stopped to sign their names by fansB.a person with the occupation of a model is easily attacked by black societiesC.models are sometimes looked down uponD.secretaries and businessmen are free of custom duty4.What may be the author’s attitude towards modeling?A.It is a worthwhile life for a young lady or a young man.B.He is in favour of young people to try modeling.C.Before being crazy about a model job, young people should be aware of the difficulties.D.It is a field in which everyone has a great chance to succeed.5.The underlined word “suspiciously” can most probab ly be replacedby .A.doubtfullyB.excitedlyC.proudlyD.sadlyBIt was already dark when an old man came to a small town.He found an inn and wanted to stay there for the night.After he had gone to his room,the owner said to his wife,“Look at h is bag,dear. I’m sure there are lots of valuable things in it.I want to steal it when he is asleep.”“No,no,”said the woman.“He must look for his bag tomorrow morning.Then he’ll take you before the judge.” They thought and at last the woman had an idea.“We have forgetful grass,” said the woman,“Why not put some into his food?If he has the food,he will forget to take his bag away.”“How clever you are!” said the owner,“Don’t forget it when you prepare supper for him.”The old man had the food with the forgetful grass and went to bed.The next morning,when the owner got up,he found the door was open and the old man had left with his bag.He woke his wife up and said angrily,“What a fool!Your forgetful grass isn’t useful at all.”“No,no,” said the woman.“I don’t think so.He must forget something.”“Oh,I’ve remembered!” The owner cried out suddenly,“He forgot…”6.The old man came to the inn _______.A.in the morningB.in the afternoonC.in the eveningD.at night7.The owner and his wife wanted to _______.A.get the man’s bagB.steal the man’s moneyC.make the man pay them moreD.hide the man’s bag8.The owner and his wife put the forgetful grass into the food because _______.A.the old man always forgot somethingB.they wanted to make the food betterC.they hoped the old man would leave the bag in the innD.they wanted to know if the grass was useful9.According to the passage the old man forgot _______.A.to take his bag awayB.to tell the owner when he leftC.to close the door when he went to sleepD.to pay them the inn moneyCChoose Your One-Day Tours!Tour A—Bath & Stonehenge including entrance fees to the ancient Roman bathrooms and Stonehenge—£37 until 26 March and £39 thereafter.Visit the city with over 2,000 years of history and Bath Abbey,the Royal Crescent and the Costume Museum. Stonehenge is one of the world’s most famous prehistoric monuments dating back over 5,000 years.Tour B—Oxford & Stratford including entrance fees to the University St Mary’s Church Tower and Anne Hathaway’s house—£32 until 12 March and £36 thereafter.Oxford: Includes a guided tour of England’s oldest university city and colleges.Look over the”city of dreaming spires(尖顶)”from St Mary’s Church Tower. Stratford: Includes a guided tour exploring much of the Shakespeare wonder.Tour C—Windsor Castle & Hampton Court including entrance fees to Hampton CourtPalace—£34 until 11 March and £37 thereafter.Includes a guided tour of Windsor and Hampton Court, Henry VIII’s favourite palace. Free time to visit Windsor Castle (entrance fees not included) .With 500 years of history, Hampton Court was once the home of four Kings and one Queen. Now this former royal palace is open to the public as a major tourist attraction. Visit the palace and its various historic gardens,which include the famous maze (迷宫) where it is easy to get lost!Tour D—Cambridge including entrance fees to the Tower of Saint Mary the Great—£33 until 18 March and £37 thereafter.Includes a guided tour of Cambridge, the famous university town, and the gardens of the 18th century.10.Which tour will you choose if you want to see England’s oldest university city?A.Tour A.B.Tour B.C.Tour C.D.Tour D.11.Which of the following tours charges the lowest fee on 17 March?A.Windsor Castle & Hampton Court.B.Oxford & Stratford.C.Bath & Stonehenge.D.Cambridge.12.Why is Hampton Court a major tourist attraction?A.It used to be the home of royal familiesB.It used to be a well-known mazeC.It is the oldest palace in BritainD.It is a world-famous castleDOne day a lady saw a mouse running across her kitchen floor.She was very afraid of mouse, so she ran out of the house, got into a bus and went to the shops.There she bought amousetrap.The shopkeeper said to her, “Put some cheese in it and you will soon catch tha t mouse.”The lady went home with her mousetrap, but when she looked in her cupboard, she could not find any cheese in it.She did not want to go back to the shop, because it was very late, so she cut a picture of some cheese out of a magazine and put that in the trap.Surprisingly, the picture of the cheese was quite successful! When the lady came down to the kitchen the next morning she found a picture of a mouse in the trap beside the picture of the cheese13.What would be the best title of the story?A.A clever mouseB.A successful wayC.A fine matchD.A clever lady14.The lady bought a mousetrap to_________.A.put some cheese in itB.catch the mouseC.get the mouse outD.get a picture of the mouse15.It is probably true that_________.A.a mouse put a picture of itself beside that of the cheeseB.a mouse was cheated by the ladyC.the shops closed earlyD.someone else played a joke on the lady评卷人得分二、七选五（10分）How to Achieve a School GoalEvery person wants to achieve the goals set at the beginning of a new school year.• 16. When it es to choosing your goal, ensure that it states exactly what it is that you want to achieve. If your goal seems too big, divide it into simpler, easier objectives.• Write down your goal. You can write it in a journal or write it on a sticky note. Writing keeps your memory fresh and helps you clear up the clutter(杂乱) in your brain. Try to keep a journal or a diary.• Break your goal down. By chopping your go al up into manageable sections, it allows you to mentally make your way through the goal until the end of a year.17 Therefore you’re far less likely to give up or dodge (逃避)your goal by taking shortcuts or refusing to do anything.• 18 Turn off all distractions (使人分心的事物)like TV, the Internet, your phone and every other gadget you have at home. Keep emails, phone calls, texts, etc. to a minimum.• Make it happen. 19 Thinking is a useful start but thinking doesn’t do the heavy work and thinking certainly won't move mountains. Go out every morning knowing what you need to do and then do it!• Stay positive. Keep saying that you can do it. Stay motivated and be confident.• Reward yourself. 20 Every once in a while,if you plete a goal,,treat yourself to an extra bar of chocolate or make time to read that book you've been wanting to read two months ago.A. Don't think to yourself that over time you will manage to do itB. Choose specific, realistic goals or even one single but very important goalC. It is necessary to choose a proper way to finish the goalsD. Carry out your goal as soon as possibleE. Don't be too hard on yourselfF. This method makes it easier to handleG. Put a brake(阻力))on distractions22.A.awful B.lovely C.splendid D.unique23.A.nothing B.anything C.something D.everything24.A.before ter C.ago D.after25.A.take B.carry C.return D.bring26.A.reply B.problem C.moral D.approval27.A.animals B.environment C.industry D.plants28.A.Hopefully B.Unfortunately C.Surprisingly D.Thankfully29.A.steal B.gather C.spread D.raise30.A.knowledgeable B.fortable C.acceptable D.reasonable31.A.changed B.married C.involved D.stuck32.A.realize B.die C.appear D.destroy33.A.pressure B.help C.cover D.protection34.A.forest B.smelter C.office D.wasteland35.A.adventure B.decision C.journey D.exploration36.A.with B.beyond C.against D.by37.A.though B.while C.as D.if38.A.rewarded B.received C.accepted D.presented39.A.wasted B.spent sted D.took40.A.tried B.succeeded C.managed D.attempted评卷人得分四、语法填空（15分）阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

2017-2018学年高二（上）期末英语试卷1第一部分：听力（共两节，每小题1分，满分20分）1．（1分）How many students actually attended the meeting？A．Twenty﹣one．B．Thirty．C．Nine．2．（1分）What's the woman going to do？A．Fly to Hong KongB．Buy an air ticket．C．Say goodbye to Bill．3．（1分）What does the woman imply？A．She can't go to see the play with the man．B．She's particularly interested in plays．C．She can lend her notes to the man．4．（1分）What is the probable relationship between the two speakers？A．Colleagues．B．Teacher and student．C．Mother and son．5．（1分）What are the two speakers talking about？A．Responsibility．B．Airplane pilots．C．Salary．6．（3分）听第6段材料，回答第6至8题．6．Where does this conversation take place？A．In the classroom．B．At the playground．C．Over the phone．7．What is the woman probably doing？A．Watching a football game．B．Studying．C．Taking an exam．8．What will the man do this Friday？A．Play a football game．B．Have a cup of coffee with the woman．C．Take an exam．9．（2分）听第7段材料，回答第9至10题．9．At what time might the paper arrive normally？A.5 pm．B.7 pm．C.7 am．10．Whom are the animals being aggressive towards？A．Postmen．B．Milkmen．C．Salesmen．11．（3分）听第8段材料，回答第11至13题．11．Who visited the woman last night？A．A strange man．B．Her uncle．C．A cat．12．When did the woman hear a knock at the door？A．Before supper．B．After supper．C．While she was having supper．13．How did the woman feel when she saw nobody at the door？A．Terrified．B．Sad．C．Uncertain．14．（4分）听第9段材料，回答第14至17题．14．Whose car has broken down？A．Mr Mason's．B．Mr William Jackson's．C．Mr William Jackson's secretary's．15．When will the man come to collect the car？A．At 8：00 pm．B．At 8：00 am．C．At 10：00 pm．16．Who should the man go for the key to the car？A．Mr William Jackson．B．Mr William Jackson's secretary．C．The attendant．17．What's the man？A．A salesman．B．A doorkeeper．C．A repairman．18．（3分）听第10段材料，回答第18至20题．18．How did the speaker feel when his father asked him to help cut grass？A．Anxious and worried．B．Proud and excited．C．Nervous and confused．19．What did his father do when the speaker missed cutting some leaves？A．Scold him severely．B．Ask him to do it again．C．Take back the six dollars．20．What can we learn from the passage？A．One can benefit a lot from working with his father．B．Manual laborers shouldn't be looked down upon．C．One should always do his job earnestly．第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分15分）第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑．21．（1分）About 2，500years ago，The Greek physician Hippocrates，______ father of all doctors made ______ juice from a tree bark containing salicylic acid．（）A．不填，a B．the，不填C．the，a D．不填，不填22．（1分）﹣﹣﹣I saw your uncle take a taxi to the airport．Why didn't you drive him there？﹣﹣﹣I _______．But my car _______．（）A．would have；was being fixedB．would have；was fixedC．would；was fixedD．did；was being fixed23．（1分）The first color TV was constructed in 1928，but it was not until 1938___________the first program was broadcast．（）A．when B．which C．that D．before24．（1分）_______ a child's parents die，UNICEF would have special projects to help the child even if he or she lives in the remotest area．（）A．Could B．Should C．Might D．Would25．（1分）A lot of people _____the theory that acupuncture blocks pain signals from reaching the brain．（）A．apply to B．submit to C．relate to D．subscribe to26．（1分）______，I think，and the problem can be solved．（）A．If you double your effortsB．So long as you keep up your spiritsC．A bit more effortsD．Making great efforts27．（1分）Technology is now changing faster than most people can _________．Who can foresee what the future will bring？（）A．keep pace with B．end up withC．come up with D．put up with28．（1分）_______ his wife's strong objection，the husband insisted on putting all themoney they had into the stock market，which almost drove her crazy．（）A．Regardless of B．In relation toC．On behalf of D．In memory of29．（1分）If penicillin __________available，many people _________from sickness or even small wounds during World War II．（）A．were not，would dieB．were not to be，would dieC．should not be，would have diedD．hadn't been，would have died30．（1分）It astonished him to see the bacteria _________the mould dead，which meant that the mould had killed them．（）A．surrounded B．surroundingC．to surround D．being surrounded31．（1分）________ these text messages always seem important at the time，most people cannot remember them the next day．（）A．Even if B．Since C．While D．Now that32．（1分）The cloth that ___________ smooth and soft ___________．（）A．feels；sells well B．feels；is well soldC．is felt；sells well D．is felt；sells good33．（1分）Thinking _______ you know _______in fact you don't know is a terrible mistake．（）A．that；that B．what；what C．that；what D．what；that34．（1分）﹣Peter once ________ English at Oxford University for three years and now is a speaker．﹣No wonder he ________ perfect English．（）A．had taught；spokeB．taught；speaksC．is teaching；has spokenD．has been teaching；will speak35．（1分）﹣It's reported that several college girls have got missing on their way home or to school recently，and some were murdered．I do think we students should learn to protect ourselves．﹣．The society is complicated．（）A．Don't mention it．B．It depends．C．That's all right．D．I can't agree more．第二节：完形填空（满分20分）请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑．36．（20分）It was her giggling that drew my attention．Note taking really wasn't all that funny．Walking over to the offender，I asked for the（36）．Frozen，she refused to give it to me．I waited，all attention in the classroom on the quiet（37）between teacher and student．When she finally（38）it over she whispered，"Okay，but I didn't draw it．"It was a hand﹣drawn（39）of me，teeth blackened and the words"I'm stupid"coming out of my mouth．I managed to fold it up calmly．My mind，（40），was working angrily as I struggled not to（41）．I figured I knew the two most likely candidates for drawing the picture．It would do them some（42）to teach them a lesson，and maybe it was high time that I did it!Thankfully，I was able to keep myself（43）．When there were about six minutes remaining，I showed the class the picture．They were all silent as I told them how（44）this was for me．I told them there must be a reason（45）and now was their chance towrite down anything they needed to tell me．Then I let them write silently while I sniffed in the back of the classroom．As I（46）the notes later，many of them said something like，"I've got nothing （47）you，"or"I'm sorry you were hurt．"Some kids said，"We'reafraidofyou．"But two notes，from the girls who I（48）were behind the picture，had a list of issues．I was too（49），too strict…Reading those notes，I realized that over the course of this year，instead of（50）my students，I had begun commanding them to（51）．Where I thought I was driving them to success I was（52）driving them away．I had some apologizing to do．But the next day in the classroom，one boy and one girl each handed me a card．The one（53）by all the boys expressed sincere regret for the ugly joke．The one from the girls asked for（54）．This was a lesson for both the kids and me．Forgiveness does not change the past，but it does enlarge the（55）．36．A．reason B．advice C．note D．help 37．A．battle B．competition C．argument D．conversation 38．A．took B．thought C．handed D．turned 39．A．statue B．picture C．graph D．poster 40．A．otherwise B．however C．therefore D．besides 41．A．leave B．explain C．cry D．argue 42．A．good B．harm C．favor D．punishment 43．A．amused B．controlled C．uninterested D．relaxed 44．A．meaningful B．hurtful C．regretful D．forgetful 45．A．aside B．above C．beneath D．behind 46．A．wrote B．finished C．collected D．read 47．A．beyond B．from C．against D．for 48．A．confirmed B．promised C．concluded D．figured 49．A．talkative B．mean C．clumsy D．considerate 50．A．encouraging B．forcing C．comforting D．teaching 51．A．appreciate B．achieve C．compromise D．apologize 52．A．actually B．normally C．immediately D．generally 53．A．decorated B．offered C．signed D．bought 54．A．thankfulness B．forgiveness C．compensation D．communication 55．A．friendship B．education C．knowledge D．future第三部分：阅读理解（共4小题；每小题8分，满分30分）请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑．56．（8分）How would you like an easy way to earn $2，500？All you have to do is to sit around and wait for your meals．There's a catch，however．You have to stay in a chicken cage with a stranger for a whole week．There are no books or television or radio for amusement．You can't leave until the week is up．And a camera will be recording your every move．Two people actually took the job．The idea came from Rob Thompson，a video artist．He wanted to make a film about the way animals are treated．His goal was to raise people's awareness of the living conditions of animals that are raised for food．He decided to pay $5，000 out of his own savings to two people who were willing to live like chickens for a week．To Rob's surprise，quite a few people answered his advertisement．He had interviewed and selected Eric，a 24﹣year﹣old restaurant worker，and Para，a 24﹣year﹣old chemist．The plan was for them to spend seven days together in a chicken cage that was six feet long and three feet wide．A camera would record their experiences，which would take place in an art museum．The week was long and difficult．They slept on a hard wooden floor．They couldn't stand up without hanging their heads．They ate vegetables and drank water from a garden hosepipe．Their only privacy was a toilet surrounded by a curtain．There were no sinks，mirrors，or toothbrushes in the cage．Their only inspiration was the two framed checks that hung on the wall outside the cage．Visitors who came here were warned，"Do not feed the humans．"Finally it was over，and Para and Eric appeared from their cage．They had survived the week，and they each had a $2，500 check in their hands．When RobThompson opened the cage，Eric came out，changed into clean clothes，and ate a chocolate bar right away．"It's great to be able to stand up，"he said．Para just changed her clothes and left．After a week of visitors and reporters watching her，she didn't want to talk to anyone．56．What kind of person is Rob Thompson？A．He is curious about people's personal life．B．He is kind﹣hearted to animals．C．He hates people around．D．He likes to help poor people．57．The underlined word"catch"probably means．A．unsolved problem B．surprising wonderC．unbelievable fact D．hidden difficulty58．What made it most difficult for the two to stay in the cage？A．They didn't know each other．B．They couldn't lie down to sleep in the cage．C．They didn't have meat to eat．D．They had to do almost everything under others'eyes．59．Which of the following would be the best title for this passage？A．Easy Way to Earn $2，500 B．Do Not Feed the HumansC．Living Like a Chicken D．Getting Along Well Anyway．60．（8分）This is a time of year when we think about giving and receiving presents．Can you find a little extra to give？On this page we suggest a few organizations you might like to help．Littleton Children's HomeWe DON'T want your money，but children's toys，books and clothes IN GOOD CONDITION would be very welcome．Also，we are looking for friendly families who would take our children into their homes for a few hours or days as guests．You have so much─Will you share it？Phone Sister Thomas on 55671Children's HospiceWe look after a small number of very sick children．This important work needs skilland love．We cannot continue without gifts or money to pay for more nursing staff．We also need storybooks and toys suitable for quiet games．Please contact the Secretary，Little Children's Hospice，Newby Road．Street FoodIn the winter weather，it's no fun being homeless．It's even worse if you're hungry．We give hot food to at least fifty people every night．It's hard work，but necessary．Can you come and help？If not，can you offer a little money？We use a very old kitchen，and we need some new saucepans（平底锅）．Money for new ones would be most welcome indeed．Contact Street Food，c/o Mary's House，Elming Way．Littleton Phone 27713 Littleton Youth ClubHave you got an unwanted chair？A record﹣player？A pot of paint？Because we can use them!We want to get to work on our meeting room!Please phone 66231and we'll be happy to collect anything you can give us．Thank you!The Night ShelterWe offer a warm bed for the night to anyone who has nowhere to go．We rent the former Commercial Hotel on Green Street．Although it is not expensive，we never seem to have quite enough money．Can you let us have a few pounds？Any amount，however small，will be such a help．Send it to us at 15，Green St，Littleton．Please make check payable to Night Shelter．60．What kind of people are these organizations designed for？A．Homeless and sick children B．Less fortunate members of our societyC．Hungry people who have no beds to sleep in D．Friendly members of our society to help others61．If you like children and you could offer a happy family to a homeless child，youmay contact．A．Street Food B．The Night ShelterC．Littleton Children's Home D．Children's Hospice62．What can be concluded from the passage？A．There are too many social problems in this society．B．People are very poor during the time of giving．C．To offer help is just an excuse for these organizations to collect money．D．There are many organizations trying to solve social problems．63．What kind of things would Littleton Youth Club like to collect？A．Old furniture and second﹣hand electrical equipment．B．An apartment and some saucepans．C．Hot food and storybooks．D．A sum of money and children's toys．64．（6分）An Israeli law banning too skinny models went into effect with the start of 2013．The law，approved last March in Israel，requires models to prove they have maintained a Body Mass Index （BMI）of at least 18.5for three months before a fashion show．That means a woman who is 68inches tall can weigh no less than 119pounds．"This law is another step in the war against eating disorders，"said physician Adatto．"Underweight models，"he explained，"can no longer serve as role models for innocent young people who copy their false image of being skinny．"But some critics in this country say it is misguided，focusing on weight instead of health．They also say the Israeli ban is bound to fail because of the strong power of the fashion industry．"I think it's an approach that isn't going to work．"said eating disorder expert Susan Ice，who worked with an organization which creates a healthy working environment for models．But Adatto told the reporter that he began to concern the issue after meeting an ambitious model who looked like she needed to be hospitalized．He said．"I realized that only legislation（立法）can change the situation．There was no time to waste；so many girls were dieting to death．"However，the efforts to regulate models'weight in Spain and Italy have not resulted in significant changes in part because of difficulties in determining reliable methods of measuring weight and health．Still，folks including Ice say there's no denying that images from Hollywood and the fashion industry can be difficult for young women to deal with．"Certainly I don't believe the modeling industry has caused the rise in eating disorders，but it makes it harder，"she says．"It's a difficult recovery environment，worshiping thinness as the beauty ideal．"64．One benefit the new Israeli law may bring is．A．to change the working conditions of modelsB．to lower the chance of skinny models'deathC．to provide guidance for women worshiping thinnessD．to prevent models from suffering from eating disorders65．In the opinion of the critics，the law won't succeed because．A．it misleads young women to form a bad eating habit．B．it doesn't provide a proper approach that can work well．C．it doesn't create a healthy working environment for models．D．the fashion industry is much too influential．66．What caused Adatto to think that a law was needed to change the situation？A．Meeting an ambitious but too skinny model．B．Establishing his fashion model agent．C．Being interviewed by a reporter．D．Seeing a model die from eating disorders．67．（8分）In face of global warming，much effort has been focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions through a variety of strategies．But while much of the research and innovation has concentrated on finding less﹣polluting energy alternatives，it may be decades before clean technologies like wind and solar meet a significant portion of our energy needs．In the meantime，the amount of CO2in the air is rapidly approaching the limits proposed by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change （IPCC）．"As long as we're consuming fossil fuels，we're putting out CO2，"says Klaus Lackner，a geophysicist at Columbia University，"We cannot let the CO2 in the atmosphere rise indefinitely．"That sense of urgency has increased interest in capturing and storing CO2，which the IPCC says could provide the more than 50% reduction in emissions needed to reduce global warming．"We see the potential for capture and storage to play an integral （基本的）role in reducing emissions，"says Kim Corley，Shell's senior advisor of CO2 and environmental affairs．That forward thinking strategy is gaining support．The U．S．Department of Energy recently proposed putting 1billionintoanew2.4billion coal ﹣burning energy plant．The plant's carbon﹣capture technologies would serve as a pilot project for other new coal﹣burning plants．But what do you do with the gas once you've captured it？One option is to put it to new uses．Dakota Gasification of North Dakota captures CO2 at a plant that converts （转换）coal into synthetic（合成的）natural gas．It then ships the gas 200miles by pipeline to Canada，where it is pumped underground in oil recovery operations．In the Netherlands，Shell delivers CO2 to farmers who pipe it into their greenhouses，increasing their production of fruits and vegetables．However，scientists say that the scale of CO2 emissions will require vast amounts of long﹣term storage．Some propose storing the CO2 in coal mines or liquid storage in the ocean，Shell favors storing CO2 in deep geological structures such as saline （盐的）formations and exhausted oil and gas fields that exist throughout the world．67．What does the author intend to tell readers？A．How to find more oil and natural gases．B．How to reduce greenhouse gas emissions．C．How to deal with the greenhouse gas creatively．D．How to make good use of solar and wind energy．68．According to the passage，the following statements are true EXCEPT that．A．the idea of capturing and storing CO2 is supported by the American government B．it is widely accepted that the CO2 captured should be stored in deep geological structuresC．capturing and storing CO2 is intended to handle the problem with global warming D．long﹣term storage of CO2 is no easy job because of the scale of CO2emissions 69．By using CO2，Dutch farmers have been able to．A．increase their production of fruits and vegetables B．convert coal into synthetic natural gasC．pump it underground in oil recovery operations D．make exhausted oil and gas fields productive70．How would you understand the underlined part in the third paragraph？A．It means a project training new pilots who will serve the new strategy．B．It refers to the coal﹣burning energy plant that U．S government sponsors．C．It implies the carbon﹣capture technologies will be popular once successful．D．It shows the new idea of reduction of CO2emissions needs a large sum of investment．第四部分：任务型阅读（满分10分）请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词．注意：请将答案写在答题卡上相应题号的横线上．每个空格只填一个单词．71．（10分）Learning is a daily adventure that one carries throughout life，and we should keep learning something new every day．To become a lifelong learner，first of all you should learn where your talents and interests lie．You can try many different things so that you'll find you're not only good at a few things．Be careful of past memories that tell you to stay away from certain things．This can soon prevent you seizing chances to try many new things．Anyway，be careful not to let past experiences like these cut off opportunities for you now．To make learning fun，you need to see learning as an exploration，not a chore （杂事）．Don't just force yourself to learn things because they're important or necessary．Instead，learn things you need to learn and you love to learn．Follow your heart，as well as your sense of duty．Even when you're learning the things you have to，seek to go beyond what you're being asked to learn．Look at the history，case studies，different applications，etc．，to make your learning experience much more colorful．Doing reading as much as you can is also helpful．So make friends with local new and used book sellers．Through reading you'll never stop learning．Wise people read lots of books all the time；it's as simple as that．And reading will help you know the discoveries and mistakes of others so that you don't have to learn things the hard way．So remember that books，newspapers，and magazines are all reading，and as are websites，reviews and other online sources of information．Asking the right questions can be more important than having the answers．So be sure to listen closely and understand the response．Sometimes a response is difficult to understand．Feel free to take notes，ask more questions and break down the response into smaller components （成分）to make sense of it．You can keep a diary or notebook to record what you learn and what questions you still have．Questions can teach as much as，or more than，answers．To be a lifelong learner，often evaluate （评估）and apply what you learn．Does it make sense？Is it true？Try to answer these questions and make good evaluation about what you're learning．In addition，applying what you learn is the best way to test it and it'll help you learn it more completely and keep it longer．How to become a lifelong learner．ParagraphoutlinesSupporting detailsKnow what you are good at and（71）By trying many different things，you can be aware of your possible （72）to do many things well．You should overcome your past memories and don't（73）any chance to tryin．something new．View learningas an exploration．Don't force yourself to learn something．Instead，be eager to learn what（74）to you．When learning the things you have to，also try to make it（75）．Do more reading．Try your best to read various books because reading can help you avoid something（76）．You can read books，newspapers，magazines as well as different（77）information．Ask right questions．When you have（78）understanding the response，take notes and ask more questions to help yourself．You can（79）your learning and problems in a diary/notebook．Evaluate and apply what is learned．Evaluate your present learning material by asking questions about it．Put what you learn into（80）in daily life so that you canenrich it and keep it longer．第七部分：书面表达（满分25分）81．（25分）我们的环境质量已经成为一个重要问题，造成这个问题的原因有很多，我们也采取了一些措施去解决这个问题，根据下列提示完成作文．注意：1、短文必须包括所有要点；2、词数150左右；3、短文开头已写好，不计入总词数．Today the quality of our natural environment has become an important issue．This problem results from various reasons．．参考答案与试题解析第一部分：听力（共两节，每小题1分，满分20分）1．（1分）How many students actually attended the meeting？A．Twenty﹣one．B．Thirty．C．Nine．【分析】略【解答】B【点评】略2．（1分）What's the woman going to do？A．Fly to Hong KongB．Buy an air ticket．C．Say goodbye to Bill．【分析】略【解答】A【点评】略3．（1分）What does the woman imply？A．She can't go to see the play with the man．B．She's particularly interested in plays．C．She can lend her notes to the man．【分析】略【解答】A【点评】略4．（1分）What is the probable relationship between the two speakers？A．Colleagues．B．Teacher and student．C．Mother and son．【分析】略【解答】C【点评】略5．（1分）What are the two speakers talking about？A．Responsibility．B．Airplane pilots．C．Salary．【分析】略【解答】B【点评】略6．（3分）听第6段材料，回答第6至8题．6．Where does this conversation take place？A．In the classroom．B．At the playground．C．Over the phone．7．What is the woman probably doing？A．Watching a football game．B．Studying．C．Taking an exam．8．What will the man do this Friday？A．Play a football game．B．Have a cup of coffee with the woman．C．Take an exam．【分析】略【解答】CBA【点评】略9．（2分）听第7段材料，回答第9至10题．9．At what time might the paper arrive normally？A.5 pm．B.7 pm．C.7 am．10．Whom are the animals being aggressive towards？A．Postmen．B．Milkmen．C．Salesmen．【分析】略【解答】AA【点评】略11．（3分）听第8段材料，回答第11至13题．11．Who visited the woman last night？A．A strange man．B．Her uncle．C．A cat．12．When did the woman hear a knock at the door？A．Before supper．B．After supper．C．While she was having supper．13．How did the woman feel when she saw nobody at the door？A．Terrified．B．Sad．C．Uncertain．【分析】略【解答】CBC【点评】略14．（4分）听第9段材料，回答第14至17题．14．Whose car has broken down？A．Mr Mason's．B．Mr William Jackson's．C．Mr William Jackson's secretary's．15．When will the man come to collect the car？A．At 8：00 pm．B．At 8：00 am．C．At 10：00 pm．16．Who should the man go for the key to the car？A．Mr William Jackson．B．Mr William Jackson's secretary．C．The attendant．17．What's the man？A．A salesman．B．A doorkeeper．C．A repairman．【分析】略【解答】BACC【点评】略18．（3分）听第10段材料，回答第18至20题．18．How did the speaker feel when his father asked him to help cut grass？A．Anxious and worried．B．Proud and excited．C．Nervous and confused．19．What did his father do when the speaker missed cutting some leaves？A．Scold him severely．B．Ask him to do it again．C．Take back the six dollars．20．What can we learn from the passage？A．One can benefit a lot from working with his father．B．Manual laborers shouldn't be looked down upon．C．One should always do his job earnestly．【分析】略【解答】BBC【点评】略第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分15分）第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑．21．（1分）About 2，500years ago，The Greek physician Hippocrates，______ father of all doctors made ______ juice from a tree bark containing salicylic acid．（）A．不填，a B．the，不填C．the，a D．不填，不填【分析】大约2500年前，古希腊医师希波克拉底﹣﹣医生之父，就用树皮制成了包含水杨酸的一种汤药．【解答】答案：A．第一个空为泛指所有医生的鼻祖，即医生之父，所有不用任何冠词，第二空指的是制成了一种汤药，为泛指其中的一种；故选A．【点评】解答冠词的题目注意分清句中所表示的内容是特指还是泛指，表示泛指一般用不定冠词a/an；而表示特指用定冠词the．22．（1分）﹣﹣﹣I saw your uncle take a taxi to the airport．Why didn't you drive him there？﹣﹣﹣I _______．But my car _______．（）A．would have；was being fixedB．would have；was fixedC．would；was fixedD．did；was being fixed【分析】﹣我看到你的叔叔打的去的机场，你为什么没开车送他去？﹣我本来想去的，但是我的车当时正在修理．【解答】答案：A．结合句意可知第一个空为虚拟语气，表示对过去的虚拟，用would/should/could+have+过去分词；第二个空表示事实，当时汽车正在被修理，故用过去进行时的被动语态，综合分析各个选项，正确答案为A．【点评】本题考查动词的时态和语态，根据关键性单词和句意确定好句子的时态和语态，就很容易找出正确答案了．23．（1分）The first color TV was constructed in 1928，but it was not until 1938___________the first program was broadcast．（）A．when B．which C．that D．before【分析】第一台彩色电视机于1928制造，但是直到1938年，第一档彩色的电视节目才播放．【解答】答案：C．本题是强调句型，强调句型的基本结构为It is/was被强调成分that/who其它成分；其最大的特点就是去掉it is/was…that/who…句子仍然成立．即本句可变换成not until 1938 the first program was broadcast．强调的为时间状语，故选C．【点评】题目中含有It is/was…that…这样的结构，首先要考虑它是不是强调句．如果把这种句型结构划掉后，应该是一个完整无缺的句子，这就是强调句；这也是判断强调句型与其它从句的方法．24．（1分）_______ a child's parents die，UNICEF would have special projects to help the child even if he or she lives in the remotest area．（）A．Could B．Should C．Might D．Would【分析】如果孩子的父母死了UNICEF会有特殊的项目来帮助他/她，哪怕他/她生活在遥远的地方．【解答】答案：B解析：根据后面主句"UNICEF would have special projects…"中的would可知此题使用了虚拟语气，故从句应该借助should来表示虚拟．拓展：一般现在时情况下。

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第一节：听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. How will the woman pay?A. By cash.B. By credit card.C. By check.2. Where was the man born?A. In America.B. In Canada.C. In En gland.3. Which season is it now?A. Spring.B. Summer.C. Winter.4. When will the man get on a plane?A. At 8:00.B. At 8:15.C. At 8:30.5. Where does the woman want to go?A. Spain.B. Sweden.C. Switzerland.第二节：听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. What can’t Janie understand?A. Her homework.B. Her history test.C. Her English paper .7. Who will the man help?A. His father.B. His sister.C. The woman.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。

绝密★启用前试卷类型：A人教版2017-2018学年第一学期期末考试高二年级英语试题2018.1本试卷共4页，三大题, 满分150分。

考试用时120分钟。

注意事项：1．答卷前，考生首先检查答题卡是否整洁无缺损，监考教师分发的考生信息条形码是否正确；之后务必用0.5毫米黑色字迹的签字笔在答题卡指定位置填写自己的学校、姓名和考生号，同时，将监考教师发放的条形码正向准确粘贴在答题卡的贴条形码区，请保持条形码整洁、不污损。

2．选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案，答案不能答在试卷上。

不按要求填涂的，答案无效。

3．非选择题必须用0.5毫米黑色字迹的签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上，请注意每题答题空间，预先合理安排；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。

不按以上要求作答的答案无效。

4．考生必须保持答题卡的整洁，考试结束后，将答题卡交回。

第I卷注意事项：1．答第I卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。

2．选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。

不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。

第一部分完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1 ~ 20各题所给的A、B、C和D中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Years after graduating from high school, a man repaid a teacher who left a deep impression on him.Almost forty years after she began 1 , Marilyn Mecham received a(n) 2 from one of her first students, Kevin Perz. The teacher, who is now 62, recently said that Perz 3 her in January only to say 4 and then sent her a(n) 5 and a $10,000 check. ―I 6 your class so much. You give your students respect. 7 , you won respect,‖ Perz wrote in the note. ―You were the most 8 teacher ever!‖The 62-year-old was deeply moved. ―When I saw the check I 9 a lot,‖ Mecham said in an email. ―I was very touched.‖Perz had been 10 Mecham for years, and 11 turned to his high school for help. Mecham said that just the call she received from Perz 12 so much to her. She was so grateful to have somebody spend all that time looking for her. 13 , Perz said that the 62-year-old certainly 14 it. ―She is such a 15 person. For me, it’s less about the money than the sentiment (感情),‖ Perz said.The pair have been keeping in touch 16 they first began reconnecting. 17 the money, Mecham isn’t sure how she’ll spend it, but may use it for a trip to Sweden. While the story has moved the 18 teacher, Perz’s act also 19 others to express gratitude to those that made a great difference to them. So they’re now in touch with teachers and others who had a(n) 20 influence on their lives.1. A. volunteering B. working C. teaching D. assisting2. A. surprise B. award C. reception D. apology3. A. conducted B. contracted C. contacted D. contrasted4. A. sorry B. hello C. goodbye D. thanks5. A. note B. journal C. application D. deal6. A. respected B. appealed C. appreciated D. charmed7. A. In vain B. In harmony C. In relief D. In return8. A. incredible B. demanding C. qualified D. intellectual9. A. laughed B. cried C. suffered D. panicked10. A. standing by B. learning from C. searching for D. caring about11. A. eventually B. coincidentally C. fortunately D. immediately12. A. gave B. meant C. arose D. cured13. A. Additionally B. However C. Otherwise D. Thus14. A. reserved B. preserved C. deserved D. served15. A. moody B. close C. kind-hearted D. flexible16. A. as long as B. ever since C. long before D. as soon as17. A. Regardless of B. Apart from C. As for D. Due to18. A. former B. formal C. temporary D. distinctive19. A. required B. desired C. encouraged D. violated20. A. genuine B. magical C. profound D. identical第二部分阅读理解（供25小题；每小题2分，满分50分）第一节（共20 小题；每小题2 分，满分40 分）阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C和D中，选出最佳答案，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

华美实验学校2017-2018学年度高二级第二学期第二次月考英语试题卷第一部分阅读理解（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, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

ARocky Mountain Summer Adventure Camps Bring Learning to Life!The Museum of Idaho Rocky Mountain Adventure Camps are available for students aged 6-14. Participants will have amazing outdoor experiences combined with adventure and fun. Space is limited to 20 participants each session and registration is not complete until payment has been received by the Museum of Idaho. Registration fee is non-returnable.Junior Adventure CampChildren aged 6-9 (must have completed first grade).We’ll conduct experiments, go on field trips, and discover the fun and excitement of science! This year, we will learn about colonial（殖民主义的）science to go along with our exhibit, America’s Revolution!Instructor: Chloe Doucette Dates: June 27- June 30 Time: 9:00 a.m. –noonCost: $75 per child, $60 per child for MOI members, $50 each additional brother or sisterOriginal CampChildren aged 9-12 (must have completed third grade)Original Camp is for children who are ready for an exciting full-day outdoor camp. Participants visit various habitats and ecosystems as we explore eastern Idaho. We’ll go bird watching, hiking in the mountains, and lots more!Instructors: Alana Jensen, Jerry Petty Dates: July 18- July 21Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (9:00-6:00 on the last day)Cost: $150 per child, $125 per child for MOI members, $100 each additional brother or sisterHigh Adventure CampYouth aged 11-14 (must have completed fifth grade)High Adventure Camp is for youth who are looking for an amazing summer adventure! This outdoor camp is full of exciting physical challenges and involves participants in even more in-depth activities than the Original Camp. This year, students will study how rattlesnakes experience the outdoors!Instructors: Chloe Doucette, Mike Winston, Jerry Petty Dates: August 8- August 11Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (9:00 – 6:00 on the last day)Cost: $150 per child, $125 per child for MOI members, $100 each additional brother or sisterParticipate in both Original AND High Adventure for only $200! Call 522-1400 ext. 3002 to take advantage of this great offer. If you have any questions about the Museum of Idaho’s education progra ms, contact Chloe Doucette, Education Director at (208) 522-1400 ext. 3002.1. If participants want to register successfully, they need to _________.A. choose their favorite instructorsB. make up a team of 20 participantsC. be accompanied by familyD. pay for the fee ahead of time2. To make experiments, what will a 9-year-old boy choose?A. Original Camp.B. Junior Adventure Camp.C. High Adventure Camp.D. Three of them.3. How much will a child and his brother spend at least if they sign up for both Original and High Adventure Camp?A. $400.B. $450.C. $500.D. $550.BThe morning had been a disaster. My tooth was aching. And I’d been in an argument with a friend. Her words still hurt: “The trouble with you is that you won’t put y ourself in my place. Can’t you see things from my point of view?” I shook myhead stubbornly—and felt the ache in my tooth. I’d thought I could hold out till my dentist came back from holiday, but the pain was really unbearable. I started calling the dentists in the phone book, but no one could see me immediately. Finally, at about lunchtime, I got lucky.“If you come by right now,” the receptionist said, “the dentist will fit you in.”I took my puree and keys and rushed to my car. But suddenly I began to doubt about the dentist. What kind of dentist would be so eager to treat someone at such short notice? Why wasn't he as busy as the others?In the dentist's office, I sat down and looked around. I saw nothing but the bare walls and I became even more worried. The assistant noticed my nervousness and placed her warm hand over my ice-cold one.When I told her my fears, she laughed and said, "Don't worry. The dentist is very good. ""How long do I have to wait for him?" I asked impatiently."Come on, he is coming. Just lie down and relax. And enjoy the artwork," the assistant said."The artwork?" I was puzzled.The chair went back. Suddenly I smiled. There was a beautiful picture, right where I could enjoy it: on the ceiling. How considerate the dentist was! At that moment, I began to understand what my friend meant by her words.What a relief!4. Which of the following best describes the author’s feeling that morning?A. Cheerful.B. Nervous.C. Satisfied.D. Upset.5. What made the author begin to doubt about the dentist?A. The dentist's agreeing to treat her at very short notice.B. The dentist's being as busy as the other dentists.C. The surroundings of the dentist's office.D. The laughing assistant of the dentist.6. Why did the author suddenly smile?A. Because the dentist came at last.B. Because she saw a picture on the ceiling.C. Because she could relax in the chair.D. Because the assistant kept comforting her.7. What did the author learn from her experience most probably?A. Strike while the iron is hot.B. Have a good word for one's friend.C. Put oneself in other's shoes.D. A friend in need is a friend indeed.CYou might think that “global warming” means nothing more than a rise in the world’s temperature. But rising sea levels caused by it have resulted in the first evacuation（撤离）of an island nation—the citizens of Tuvalu will have to leave their homeland.During the 20th century, sea level rose 8—12 inches. As a result. Tuvalu has experienced lowland flooding of salt w ater which has polluted the country’s drinking water.Paani Laupepa, a Tuvaluan government official , reported to the Earth Policy Institute that the nation suffered an unusaually high number of fierce storms in the past ten years .Many scientists connect higher surface water temperatures resulting from global warming to greater and more damaging storms.Laupepa expressed dissatisfaction with the United States for refusing to sign the Kyoto Protocol, an international agreement calling for industrialized nations to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions（导致温室效应的气体排放）,which are a main cause of global warming . “By refusing to sign the agreement, the US has effectively taken away the freedom of future generations of Tuvaluans to live where their forefathers have lived for thousands of years,” Laupepa told the BBC.Tuvalu has asked Australia and New Zealand to allow the gradual move of its people to both countries .Tuvalu is not the only country that is vulnerable （易受影响的）to rising sea levels. Maumoon Gayoon, president of the Maldives, told the United Nations that global warming has made his country of 311,000 an “endangered nation”.8．The text is mainly about .A．rapid changes in the earth’s temperature B．bad effects of global warming C．moving of a country to a new place D．reasons for lowland flooding 9．According to scientists ,the DIRECT cause of more and fiercer storms is .A．greenhouse gas emissions in industrialized nationsB．higher surface water temperatures of the seaC．continuous global warmingD．rising sea levels10．Laupepa was not satisfied with the United States because it did not . A．agree to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions B．sign an agreement with Tuvalu C．allow Tuvaluans to move to the US D．believe the problems facing Tuvalu were real11．The country whose situation is similar to that of Tuvalu is . A．Australia B．New Zealand C．the Maldives D．the United StatesDMany Americans think of driverless cars as a futuristic technology that will revolutionize travel in cities and along state highways. But recent experiments are proving that autonomous vehicles also have the potential to improve the quality of life for millions of Americans underserved by traditional modes of transportation, such as the elderly and disabled, so long as lawmakers make smart policies that pave the way for innovation.A retirement community in San Jose, Calif. , which has been transformed by a small fleet of driverless taxis, shows the potential of self-driving cars to transform people’s lives. Built by a tech start-up called Voyage, the modified Ford Fusions are currently limited to a two-mile road, but residents are already having the benefits of these autonomous vehicles, which allow them to participate in social activities they would otherwise be unable to enjoy simply because they could not get to them.When the trial run finally expands to 15 miles of road, these residents—whose average age is 76—will also have a convenient and reliable new way to appointments. As these cars continue to serve residents there, it is easy to understand why California is moving to simplify regulations for the industry.In Michigan, forward-thinking policies have the potential to unlock other hidden benefits of autonomous vehicles, especially for those with physical disabilities. The Michigan Disability Rights Coalition has strongly advocated for the development of this technology, saying that it could give people with disabilities greater opportunities in the workforce and enable them to lead more fulfilling, independent lives.Many recognize that autonomous vehicles will be the future of transportation, but it is too often overlooked that this future cannot arrive fast enough for millions of Americans who are forced to depend on others for day-to-day travel. The policymakers should follow the lead of places like California and Michigan, and pass rules and regulations to unlock these hidden benefits of driverless cars.12. What’s the attitude of most American people to the future of autonomous vehicles?A. uncertainB. doubtfulC. indifferentD. optimistic13. What is the modified Ford Fusion?A. The collection of social activities.B. The name of a retirement community.C. A kind of autonomous vehicle.D. A two-mile road for self-driving cars.14 Examples are given in the third and forth paragraphs to prove______A. what are preventing the development of the technologyB. why driverless cars are restricted in many states in AmericaC. how driverless technology benefits the aged and disabledD. when driverless cars can enter people’s life eventually15. What does the author attempt to inform us in the last paragraph?A. The concept of autonomous vehicles has been widely recognized.B. The weak groups are often overlooked despite technology advances.C. The benefits of driverless cars have been fully unlocked.D. Regulations should go hand in hand with driverless technology.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。

2017-2018学年度高二级第一学期第二次月考英语试题卷第一部分阅读理解（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, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AWorld's Wonderful LibrariesHow cool can libraries be in an era of iPads and Kindles Morethan you think, ifyou know where to go. Central LibraryThe Central Library in Seattle,United States is modern and sophisticated(高端大气). The building is an impressive work of art, which has tourists from around theworld paying visits and taking tours. The library offers free self-guided cell phonetours, along with group tours.The library holds various art exhibitions, book signings andother events throughoutthe year.Open: Monday-Thursday 10 a.m-8 p.m, Friday-Saturday 10 a.m-6p.m, Sunday noon-6p.mTrinity Co llege LibraryThe Trinity College Library in Dublin is the oldest library in Ireland, foundedin 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I.Not only is the exterior impressive, it boasts the largest single chamber libraryin the world, also known as the Long Room, which contains more than 200,000 of thelibrary's oldest books.Various exhibitions and tour are available; admission 9(US 12)Open: Monday-Wednesday 9:30 a.m -5 p.m, Tuesday 9:30 a.m -9 p.m,Saturday 9:30 a.m-1 p.m, Sunday closed. Bibliotheca AlexamdrinaThe Bibliotheca Alexamdrina is the revival(复兴) of the ancient Royal Library ofAlexandria, which was the largest and most influential library in the Greek world.It was built by Alexander the Great some 2, 300years ago.The new library was reborn in 2002 on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea after10 years of designing, planning and construction.Along with the standard libraries,there are four museumscovering science, Arabic Calligraphy, the history of printingand the Greekart.Open: Saturday-Thursday 9 a.m- 4 p.m. StuttgartCity LibraryThe Stuttgart City Library is controversial. Some say it's innovative, while otherssay it doesn't match its environment.Nevertheless, the library is one of the most interesting buildings in Germany.The design of the cubic facility was influenced by the ancient Pantheon in Rome. Itserves as a multi-story meeting space that draws natural sunlight through the roof.Open: Monday-Saturday 9 a.m--9 p.m1. Which of the following libraries are open on Friday?A. StuttgartCity Library and Central LibraryB. Central Library and Bibliotheca AlexandrinaC. TrinityCollege Library and StuttgartCity LibraryD. Bibliotheca Alexandrina and TrinityCollege Library2. Suppose you are visiting Trinity College Library, you can enjoy ________ there.A. free exhibitionsB. the oldest Greek artC. reading in the Long RoomD. reading the world's oldest books3. What is special about the Bibliotheca Alexandrina?A. It has four museums covering all sorts of art.B. It took 10 years to rebuil d.C. It is the most influential library in the world.D. It used to be an ancientroyal British library.BBack in freshman year, I found myself wondering whether it should really be called "volunteering" if students only do it because they have to.I ended up volunteering at Weyrich Health Center, helping elderly patientswith daily tasks. The more I did these tasks, the more disconnected I felt from theseniors. Though I felt bad for them, I did not want to interact with them.Then one rainy day, I met Colonel Hemsworth. He invited me to his table and askedfor some company. I regarded this as another boring task. However, when I listenedto his stories, I learned that he was a brilliant war veteran（老兵），and I found his tales interesting.After my brief talk with the Colonel, I realized that I shared common characters with all the seniors. I felt like an oxygen molecule（分子）---ready to form a relationship—rather than an isolated gas.I met with many learned senior citizens who shared their experiences and wisdom. No longer did I walk aimlessly down the hallways. I found myself enjoying talking with these people as I learned their histories. Why hadn't I realized sooner that volunteer work could enlighten me?Some people argue that volunteering and working for change does not help. However, they fail to realize that the world is constantly changing and humans must adapt My experience at Weyrich Health Center has taught me that refusing to change one's views and accept new ones leads to short-term goals that finally disappear. Communication with others is an important part of life. Volunteering is not just a requirement or a way to improve your resume, it is a time for service and personal growth.Now I enjoy volunteering my time surrounded by seniors who bring history alive for me. By communicating with them, I have developed into a more dynamic person.4. What's the author's initial（最初的）attitude towards volunteering?A. PositiveB. Satisfied.C. Unwilling.D. Doubtful.5. Why did Colonel Hemsworth invite the author to his table?A. He liked the author very much.B. He wanted to work with the author.C. He planned to teach the author something.D. He wanted the author to accompany（陪伴）him.6. What can we infer from the underlined sentence in Para.4?A. The author would like to be an oxygen molecule.B. the author wanted to do a chemical experiment with gas.C. The author imagined himself to be part of isolated gas.D. The author had desire to communicate with the seniors.7. What does the sixth paragraph mainly tell us?A. Other people's attitude towards volunteering.B. The importance of communicating with others.C. The lessons the author has learned from volunteering.D. The important meaning of humans adapting to changes.CIt’s hard to talk to dad sometimes.His silence about his feelings and thoughts made him mysterious and hard to see through.You could never break his hard shell and get to know him.And he seemed to want to stay that way too.But a year ago when my relationship with my wife and career took a hit.I needed my dad to pull back the curtain so I could see him as real and accessible.I was facing serious problems and I wanted to know whether he had faced them before and how he had found his way,because I felt like I had lost mine.In desperation(绝境),it occurred to me that sending an email might be the key,so I wrote him one,telling him about my regrets and fears,and I asked him to answer,if he felt l ike it.Two weeks later,it showed up in my inbox:a much-thought,three-page letter.Dad,a 68-year-old retired technologist and grandfather of four,had carefully considered my message,and crafted a response.He mentioned his lost love,the foolish mistake he made in career and the stupid pride he had between him and his parents.He comforted me that “life will still find its right track despite many of its twists and turns.”I closed the email and started to cry,because I wished I had opened up earlier but was grateful it wasn’t too late.I cried because at 33,in the midst of my own struggles,his letter instantly put me at ease.And I cried because in the end,it was so simple:I just had to hit “Send.”We’ve since had many email exchanges.This increasing communication opened a door into his wo rld.My problems haven’t been magically solved,but getting to know my dad better has made the tough stuff more manageable and life sweeter.It’s hard to talk to dad sometimes,but I’m glad I found a way to talk to mine.8. The author’s dad can be best describ ed as ______.A. selfish and lonelyB. quiet and caringC. optimistic and carelessD. indifferent and serious9. The underlined part in Paragraph 2 can be best replaced by”______”.A. show his true selfB. become more optimisticC. draw the curtainD.clear the misunderstanding10. Which of the following is NOT true?A. My dad’s email was quickly written.B. I was moved when reading the email.C. The email contained much information.D. I wished I could have consulted him earlier.11. What can be a suitable title for the text?A.My Mysterious DadB. Emails From My DadC. A Man of Few Wordsmunication Is the Best policyDIf you ever visit an English village, make sure to look out for Morris dancing. Undoubtedly one of the strangest traditions of English culture, Morris dancing is a form of folk dancing that dates back to the 15th century. If you ever get the opportunity, you really have to see it.Men and women wearing old-fashioned, shabby clothing dance in the streets of towns and villages across the country during the holiday periods. Women wear long, frilly(有褶皱边的) skirts and men wear short trousers with bells attached to them. They dance to traditional folk music which is often played on traditional musical instruments.Some groups carry heavy black sticks which they beat against each other while they dance. Other groups wave handkerchiefs in the air while they perform. The dances are usually performed near a pub so that when it’s over, the dancers and audience can sing some traditional folk songs over a pint of beer. The celebrations will often continue long into the night, by which point most people are too drunk to think about performing again.Morris dancing is a great Eng lish tradition but it’s facing a big crisis. As the years go by, fewer and fewer young people are joining Morris dancing groups. The dancers are getting older and older and eventually, if nothing is done to change this trends, the tradition will die out within the next few decades.If you’ve ever had the fortune to see Morris dancing, you may understand why teenagers aren’t rushing to sign up. Putting it to the point, it’s not exactly the coolest thing for an 18-year-old to be doing. Why dress up in bells and funny costumes when you could be going clubbing? Or playing sport? Or doing anything else?However, it would be a great shame to lose such a fun and lively part of England’shistory and culture.It’s important to look after some traditions and customs especially when it’s something as harmless and happy as Morris dancing. So here’s a toast to the next generation of would-be Morris dancers! Let’s hope they don’t leave it too late.12. What is the passage mainly about?A. The origins of Morris dancingB. The popularity of Morris dancingC. The introduction of Morris dancingD. The protection of Morris dancing13. What do we know about Morris dancers?A. They dance in pubs late into the nightB. They sing folk music while they danceC. They perform with sticks or handkerchiefsD. They wear long dresses with bells attached14. What is the present situation of Morris dancing?A. It is keeping pace with people’s demandB. It is losing appeal among young peopleC. It is witnessing great changes in historyD. It is being criticized by modern people15. What does the author think about Morris dancing?A. It deserves more attentionB. It helps to stay healthyC. It is too old-fashionedD. It is fun for teenagers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。

华美实验学校2017—2018学年度高二级第一学期第二次月考英语试题卷第一部分阅读理解（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, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AWorld’s Wonderful LibrariesHow cool can libraries be in an era of iPads and Kindles More than you think，if you know where to go.Central LibraryThe Central Library in Seattle，United States is modern and sophisticated（高端大气)。

The building is an impressive work of art, which has tourists from around the world paying visits and taking tours. The library offers free self-guided cell phone tours，along with group tours。

The library holds various art exhibitions, book signings and other events throughout the year。

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mTrinity Co llege LibraryThe Trinity College Library in Dublin is the oldest library in Ireland, founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I.Not only is the exterior impressive，it boasts the largest single chamber library in the world, also known as the Long Room，which contains more than 200，000 of the library's oldest books.Various exhibitions and tour are available; admission 9(US 12)Open: Monday—Wednesday 9：30 a. m -5 p. m, Tuesday 9：30 a。

2017—2018学年上学期期末考试模拟卷(1)高二英语(考试时间：90分钟试卷满分：120分)注意事项：1. 本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第II卷(非选择题)两部分。

2. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡的相应位置。

3. 全部答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。

4. 考试范围：必修5，选修6第I卷第一部分阅读理解(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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AWhile beach vacations may be a great way to take your mind off work, lakes surrounded by mountains make for an even grander experience. If you are looking for some peace on your vacation, we have some recommendations for you in the Caucasus(高加索).Lake SevanLake Sevan is situated in the central part of Armenia, in the Gegharkunik province. It is the largest lake in Armenia, located 6,200ft above sea level. Along the lake shore, there are various accommodations such as resorts and hotels with plenty of activities to partake in such as windsurfing, swimming and sunbathing. While there, do not forget to visit one of the famous cultural monuments, the Sevanavank Monastery, and it offers a great view of the lake as well.Lake ParavaniLake Paravani, located at 6,801ft above sea level, is in the south of Georgia, near the Javakheti plateau. At this level, altitude sickness can occur and it is a good idea to be prepared to adapt to it properly, or bring medication for altitude sickness. Being a volcanic lake makes for a more interesting experience. The lake is best known for fishing. Do not come home during the winter months when the lake freezes.Lake CildirLake Cildir is located in the Ardahan province, East Turkey, near the borders of Georgia and Armenia. It is the second largest freshwater lake of Eastern Turkey, and many tourists are notaware of this beautiful attraction. Lake Cildir is surrounded by mountains of the Caucasus. The lake freezes during late November. If the winter is not extremely cold, you can try some lake activities like ice skating and ice fishing.Lake VanLake Van is the must visit of all lakes in this list. The largest lake in Turkey, Lake Van is located on the eastern shore of Turkey and is also the most accessible lake here. It’s situated at 5, 380ft above sea level, and unique to lakes around the world, the water is high in salt content. 1．If you want to visit some historic sites during your travel by a lake, you can go to_______ .A. Lake CildirB. Lake ParvaniC. Lake SevanD. Lake Van2．What is special about Lake Van?A. Its water is high in salt.B. It is a volcanic lake.C. It is globally the largest lake.D. It is surrounded by mountains. 3．What challenge are travelers most likely to face while visiting Lake Paravani?A. Lack of medicine.B. V olcano eruptions.C. Altitude sickness.D. Low temperature all the year. 4．Which destinations would be attractive to a fishing lover?A. Lake Sevan and Lake Pa ravani.B. Lake Pravani and Lake Cildir.C. Lake Cildir and Lake Van.D. Lake Sevan and Lake Van.BIt is commonly believed that all over the world, boys and girls attend a mixed school, where they study together. But boys’schools are the perfect place to teach young men to express their emotions and involve them in activities such as art, dance and music.Always boys at single-sex schools were said to be more likely to get involved in cultural and artistic activities that helped develop their emotional expressiveness, rather than feeling they had to correspond to(和……相符) the ＂boy code＂of hiding their emotions to be a ＂real man＂.Surprisingly, the findings of the study go against received wisdom that boys do better when taught alongside girls.George Carl, headmaster of Eton, warned that boys were being failed by the British education system because it had become too focused on girls. He criticized teachers for failing to recognize that boys are actually more emotional than girls.The research argued that boys often perform badly in mixed schools because they become discouraged when girls do better earlier in speaking and reading skills.But in single-sex schools teach ers can adjust lessons to boys’learning style, letting them move around the classroom and getting them to compete in teams to prevent boredom, wrote thestudy’s author, Abigail James, of the University of Virginia.Teachers could encourage boys to enjoy reading and writing with ＂boy-focused＂approaches such as themes and characters that appeal to them. Because boys generally have more acute vision, learn best through touch, and are physically more active, they need to be given ＂hands-on＂lessons where they are allowed to walk around. ＂Boys in mixed schools view classical music as feminine(女性的) and prefer the modern genre (类型) in which violence and sexism are major themes,＂James wrote.Single-sex education also made it less likely that boys would feel that they had to be ＂masterful and in charge＂in relationships. ＂In mixed schools, boys feel forced to act like men before they understand themselves well enough to know what that means,＂the study reported. 5．The writer argues that a single-sex school would __________.A. encourage boys to express their emotions more freelyB. help boys to be more competitive in schoolsC. force boys to be their emotions to be ＂real men＂D. naturally strengthen boys’traditional image of a man6．Traditionally, in a mixed school boys __________.A. behave more responsiblyB. perform relatively betterC. grow up more healthilyD. receive a better education7．In Abigail James’opinion, one of the advantages of single-sex schools is ______.A. boys can choose to learn whatever they are interested inB. boys can focus on their lessons without being distractedC. teaching can be adjusted to suiting the characteristics of boysD. teaching can be designed to promote boys’team spirit8．The underlined word ＂acute＂in Paragraph 7 is closest in meaning to ______ .A. lovelyB. seriousC. sharpD. dullC＂BANG!＂the door caused a reverberation (回声). It was just standing there, with father standing on one side, and me on the other side.We were both in great anger. ＂Never set foot in this house again!＂stormed father. With tears welling up in my eyes, I rushed out of the flat and ran along the street.The street lights were shining, causing rather sad feelings. I wandered aimlessly.A young father who held a child in his arms walked past me. I felt as if I saw my childhood from another space: happy and carefree.But now … I don’t know whether it is because I have grown up or because dad is getting old. We differ in our ways of thinking. We are just like two people coming from two different worlds. It feels like there is an iron door between us that can never be opened.I wandered the streets, without a destination in mind. My heart was frozen on this hot summer night. As I walked on, there were fewer and fewer people on the streets, until I had only the street lights to keep me company. When I finally reached the high-rise apartment block in which I lived, I saw that the light was still on.I thought to myself: ＂Is father waiting for me, or is he still angry with me？＂In fact, it was nothing. Perhaps, dad was throwing away some of his old stamps. Perhaps he thought they were useless. I never had the courage to tell him that I liked collecting stamps.All the lights were off except father’s.Dad was always like this. Maybe he didn’t know how to express himself. After shouting at me, he never showed any mercy or any moments of regret.This was how he always was. He has been a leader for so long that telling everyone else what to do has become his second nature.The light was still on. ＂Am I wrong＂I whispered, maybe… With the key in my hand, I was as nervous as I had ever been. At last, I decided to open the door. As soon as I opened the door, tears ran down my cheeks. I suddenly realized that the iron door that I had imagined between us did not exist at all. Love—it’s second to none.9．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage ?A. The author fully understood why he and his father had different thinking.B. The author and his father lacked communication.C. The author’s father didn’t approve of his stamp collecting.D. The author’s father opened the door for him when he came back.10．According to the author, why did his father often shout at him ?A. Perhaps the father was getting older and older.B. Perhaps the father had been used to doing that.C. Perhaps the son had already grown up.D. Perhaps they never agreed with each other.11．What wa s the author’s attitude towards his father at the end of the story?A. He was frustrated with his father.B. He loved his father.C. He was afraid of his father.D. He was dissatisfied with his father.DScientists are debating how to limit their newly-discovered power to change genetic structure.Scientists already modify the genes of farm animals and agricultural plants to make them more productive or stronger. But now they can also change genes in wild animals and plants. These genes would continue into later generations. For example, it may be possible for scientists to remove from existence the kind of mosquitoes that carry the Zika virus. They might also be able to permanently remove species of plants and animals that are destructive to other species.In a report published last week, the U. S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NAS) said it supports continued research on this kind of gene control. But it warned that it is not possible to know what will happen when these changed plants and animals are released into the wild.Sixteen biologists, ethicists(伦理学家) and policymakers are on an NAS committee that is examining the issue. They say that there is value to the new technology. But, they say, there is not enough evidence to support the release of modified organisms (生物体) from the laboratory into nature.Many people would support stopping mosquitoes and rats from carrying diseases. But scientists say we must understand the possible scientific, ethical, legal and social results of such action before we decide whether to take it. Gene modification is spread through reproduction(繁殖).Changed genes will continue to spread as long as an animal or plant continues to reproduce. They cannot be limited to a farm or kept within a country’s borders. Scientists are wondering what may happen if a modified organism mates with another species. They are not yet sure how the modified genes would affect the other species. It is possible that those genes could harm those creatures or even lead to their disappearance from our planet.12．What possible advantage does gene control in wild animals and plants have?A. Changing the Zika virus permanently.B. Removing the destructive sp ecies for ever.C. Having changed genes in their next generations.D. Making all the species more productive and stronger.13．As for genetically changed wild animals and plants ,what are scientists worried about?A. They may become weaker or die out.B. They may be more productive.C. They may cause damage to their living habitat.D. Their genes may spread to later generations.14．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. Scientists are not sure what exact results gene modification leads to.B. Scientists won’t modify any genes before they make the final decision.C. Gene modification has benefited some farm animals and agricultural plants.D. Scientists have not applied gene modification to wild animals and plants in case of possible danger.15．What can be the best title for the passage?A. Stop research on gene controlB. How to change genetic structureC. Power and danger of gene controlD. Advantages of gene control in wild animals and plants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。

2017-2018学年高二英语上学期期末考试试题本试卷共150分答题时间120分钟第一部分：听力（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）第一节（共5小题）What does the man mean?He has no interest in working in the woman’s company.He has set up a company himself.C. He has already found a job.2. What can we learn about Lisa?A. She’s trying to find a job.B. She’s too busy to clean her house.C. She prefers to keep her house untidy.3. Why does the woman refuse to take the big bag of rice?A. Because it’s too heavy.B. Because she lives too far.C. Because it’s too expensive.4. What does the woman think of the guitarists?A. they were too unskilled.B. They were very po pular.C. They were too noisy.5. Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. In a bookstore.B. In a library.C. In a bank.第二节（共5小题）听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。

How does the man pay?A. By credit card.B. By check.C. In cash.How much is the man charged for a box of make-up?A. $20B. $160C. $180听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。