2015-2016学年辽宁省沈阳市铁路实验中学高二(下)期末英语试卷(J)

说明：1。

测试时间：120分钟总分150分2。

客观题答案涂在答题纸上，主观题答在答题纸的相应位置上.第Ⅰ卷客观题试卷(共三部分，满分115分）第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5 小题；每小题1。

5分，满分7.5分）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。

What will the man do tonight?A. Go swimming。

B。

Do some reading C. Go skating2。

When will the man go to London?A。

This Thursday。

B。

This Friday C。

This Saturday。

3。

How does the man want to play?A. By bank card。

B. In cash. C。

By credit card。

4。

What’s the probable relat ionship between the two speakers?A。

Teacher and student B. Classmates. C. Book seller and book buyer. 5。

What does the man probably think of the book?A. Worth reading.B. Disappointing.C. Boring。

第二节（共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话.每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给出的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题.6. What will the man buy？A. Bread, hot dogs and plates.B。

沈阳铁路实验中学2015-2016学年度下学期期末考试高一英语时间：100分钟分数:120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,共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.AWhen I was about 12, I had an enemy, a girl who liked to point out my shortcomings(缺点)。

Sometimes she said I was thin。

Sometimes she said I was lazy. Sometimes she said I wasn’t a good student。

Sometimes she said I talked too much，and so on. I tried to put up with(忍受) her as long as I could。

At last, I became very angry. I ran to my father with tears in my eyes.He listened to me quietly，and then he asked, “Are the things she said true or not？Mary, didn’t you ever wonder what you’re really like？Go and make a list of everything she said and mark the points that are true. Pay no attention to the other things she said。

”I did as he told me and to my surprise, I discovered that about half the things were true.I brought the list back to my dad. He refused to take it。

沈阳铁路实验中学2014—2015学年度下学期假期作业验收考试高三英语第一部分阅读理解(共两节,满分40)0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. AHelen Thomas, the pioneering White House reporter known for putting presidents on the hot seat, died at 92．To those who regularly watch presidential press conferences, Helen Thomas is a familiar figure．Usually dressed in red and always seated in the front row, she is always the first or second reporter the president calls upon．It is an honor she has earned．Besides, it affords her the perfect opportunity to do what she does best - challenge the president and other public officials to tell the plain truth．She said, "We reporters' priority（首要事情）is the people's right to know - without fear or favor．We are the people's servants．"Helen Thomas was born in Kentucky in 1920．All the nine Thomas children were brought up to value education, and all were expected to make something of themselves through working hard．She made up her mind while still in high school to become a reporter after writing for the student newspaper．After receiving her bachelor's degree in 1942, Thomas headed straight for Washington, D．C．in search of a newspaper job．Before long, she landed one at Washington Daily News．Her duty included fetching coffee and doughnuts for the paper's reporters and editors．The eager young woman found the atmosphere exciting and was convinced she had made the right career choice．Her big break came when she was sent to Florida to report on the vacation of President-elect John F．Kennedy and his family．Once President Kennedy took office, Thomas changed her focus from the president's family to his policies．She began attending the daily press briefings at the White House as well as presidential press conferences．Thomas has covered every president since Kennedy．Over the years, Thomas found her job "thrilling and inspiring," but never boring．And she took very seriously her duty to "keep an eye on the president" and keep American people informed．1.What can we learn about Helen Thomas from the passage?A．She was born to a large family in Kentucky in 1942．B．H er first job was to deliver doughnuts to a news agency．C．Her career took off after covering the Kennedys．D．She decided to be a reporter while in college．2. Paragraph 3 is written to show Helen Thomas_________.A．appreciates education and hard work B．is a good decision maker for her careerC．wants to be famous by writing reports D．has great support from her family3:What does Helen Thomas think other work? A．Unbearable．B．Unforgettable．C．Challenging．D．Exciting．4. What can be the best title for the text?A．A reporter sticking to the facts．B．A reporter challenging President Kennedy．C．A reporter from an ordinary family．D．A reporter for Washington Daily News．BIn Los Angeles, drivers spend sixty-one hours every year stuck in traffic. These drivers know all too well how bad the traffic can be. "There're too many cars, and you can't move around a lot. "Professor Cyrus Shahabi also knows about traffic jams. He lives more than 65 kilometers from his office at the University of Southern Califomia,in Los Angeles. He is always late even with the help of a navigation(导航) system.He decided to develop a programme called ClearPath for that. He says his program uses historical data to predict traffic conditions even before the driver leaves the house." What's unique is that we use a lot of data that's currently become available including traffic data,weather data,and we analyze that so that we can predict what's going to happen in front of you when you leave home. "Professor Shahabi says his system does more than just respond to current traffic conditions. With ClearPath,he says, a driver can decide what time he wants to leave, and ClearPath will give the fastest route. It looks at the entire road network, including surface streets as well as highways,before the driver hits the road. Professor Shahabi hopes to have ClearPath available nationwide and overseas once they can collect traffic data from other cities."I always thought that Los Angeles had the worst traffic, but now I know that Shanghai,Beijing,Seoul,Tokyo, believe it or not, Singapore, Hong Kong certainly are examples that can immediately use this. "Professor Shahabi hopes to share this new technology with companies that already have navigation systems, such as Google and Apple.5. Drivers in Los Angeles were mentioned in order to______.A. show care for themB. raise the topicC. solve traffic problemsD. introduce their life6.. What is unique about ClearPath?A. It can use a lot of information all over the world.B. It can ensure that you will never be late for work.C. It helps drivers see clearly what happens on the road.D. It helps drivers know the road conditions ahead of time.CMost people who move to a foreign country or culture may go through some form of culture shock, and its degree is determined by the differences between cultures, the anxiety to adapt to a new culture and the familiarity with a new culture, etc．If you go, for example, to a culture that is far different from your own, you're likely to experience culture shock more sharply than those who move to anew culture knowing the language and the custom of it．It is important to understand and learn how to deal with culture shock if you are m adapt successfully to your new home's culture．There are four general stages of cultural adjustment, and being aware of themhelps you understand that culture shock won't last long．It's just a process you are going through rather than a constant situation．The first stage is usually referred to as the "honeymoon" stage．Upon arriving in a new environment, you'll be interested in the new culture．Everything will seem thrilling and everyone will seem friendly and helpful．During this stage you are merely taking in these impressions passively．But it isn't long before the honeymoon stage gives way to the second stage -- "the withdrawal stage"．The excitement you felt before is gone and problems arise．The language is hard to learn, people are unusual and unpredictable, friends are hard to make, and simple things like shopping and going to the bank are challenges．It is at this stage that you are likely to feel anxious and homesick, and you will probably find yourself complaining about the new culture or country．This is the stage called "culture shock"．At some point, if you can manage it well, you'll begin the transition into the next stage, the "recovery" stage, in which you'll feel more confident functioning in the new culture．Customs and traditions are dearer and easier to understand．At this stage, you'll deal with new challenges with humor rather than anxiety．9．According to the passage, culture shock can be _____．A．dealt with more easily for some people B．reduced by learning the language aloneC．avoided by knowing adjustment stages D．got rid of by learning just the customs10．The "honeymoon stage" here refers to _____．A．the first month after the wedding B．the stage of adaptationC．the period of excitement D．the holiday for a newly-married couple11．Which of the following doesn't belong to the second stage?A．Becoming upset B．Missing family C．Feeling confident D．Making complaints12．What would be probably discussed in the paragraph that follows?A．Consequences of culture shock. B．Challenges in a new country.C．The 4th stage of cultural adjustment. D．Preparations for a new culture.DIf you are planning a visit to Chicago, make sure you see the city best before you head back home. ArchitectureChicago is home to some of the most fascinating architecture in the country. One of the oldest buildings in the city is the Water Tower, which was built in 1869. It is one of the structures to survive the Chicago Fire in 1871. It is a fascinating building to see, and is nearby the Water Tower Place, which has great shopping. It’s a paradise for the young. Another stop must be the Willes Tower, formerly known as the Sears Tower. Go to the top and walk out on the clear walkway to take a look straight down on the city. If you have the time, be sure to have dinner or a cocktail in the Signature Room on the 95th floor. Not only is the food great, but the views are breathtaking.Boat ToursIf architecture is your thing, Wendella Boats offers a great architecture tour of Chicago. You can see some of the beautiful buildings from the Chicago River, which is a side of the buildings you don’t usually get to see. There are several other boat tours that are just great, too, and many will even take you from the river out to Lake Michigan where you can see the Chicago skyline at any time of day. These tours are great ways to gain knowledge of this spectacular city, and it’s also a funny way to rest your legs betw een walking tips.Famous PizzaYou cannot come to Chicago without trying some famous, deep-dish pizza. There are many places to get this delicious, thick pizza, but three stores stand out from the rest. Gino’s East, Giordano’s, and Lou Malnati’s are th e best places to get authentic, Chicago-style, deep-dish pizza. Try it with all the toppings or just cheese, but be sure you try it at some point. Many think that much pizza and cheese seems disgusting, but don’t knock it till you try it. You might find a new favorite way of eating this Italian classic.13.Water Tower Place is so popular among young people most probably because of ______.A.its amusement services and shopping advantagesB．its advantage of meeting his or her future partnerC. there being many museums about art and literatureD. its importance in working as an unusual water tower now14.While making a boat tour, you can ______.A．draw the newly built architecture along the riverB．see some beautiful buildings and even the Chicago skylineC．see how to gain knowledge in daily lifeD．measure the length and width of the Chicago River15.Why does the author advise visitors to try pizza in Chicago?.A．Because its cheese comes from Italy.B．Because the Chicago-style is really impressive.C．Because there are so many chain stores from Italy.D．Because its style is completely the same as that in Italy.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。

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，共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。

AAround four years ago, I received a call from the principal of our school as to the “Parents View” talk the next morning. He asked me to speak to the group. After the call, my whole body became feverish and panicky. The time from his call to the next morning seemed like years. The whole night, I could not sleep with many ominous apprehensions in mind. One of them was to call the principal with regret and tell him that I could not come. Finally, I gathered some courage. I thought, “If I miss this opportunity, surely the school will never invite me again to any of their programs.”I reached the school in time. Before my turn came, my whole body was trembling. When my turn came and I started speaking, my heartbeat increased and my mouth went dry. I wasn’t even able to read the written speech properly. I was not aware of where I was standing and what I was reading. That was the day when I realized my biggest weakness-- Public Speaking.After my speech, I met with the principal and explained what happened to me. He told me that this happens to everyone. Even great speakers, faced the same things when they started. He suggested that I come again next time.Around one month later, I was invited to refer to a topic on Motivation. This time I was feeling comfortable. My speech was appreciated by the principal as well as the teachers, because I was able to get my idea across to them. They encouraged and praised my efforts.After delivering it successfully, I became more confident. I said to myself, “If I can speak in front of such a learned audience, like the principal who educates others, I can now speak in front of others too.”I started delivering lectures in my plant, on various topics like Self Motivation, Personality Development, Personal Excellence, Spoken English and Presentation Skills. This has become a passion for me. I learned that everything is possible if we have the courage to take the first step.1. Which of the following is the hest title for the passage?A. Practice Makes a Man a Better SpeechmakerB. Public Speaking Makes a Man Embarrassed.C. Principal Provides the Best Chances.D. Spoken English Develops in Malting Speeches.2. The author had bad feelings before the speech because______.A. he disliked the idea of giving a lectureB. he feared he couldn't perform it properlyC. he regretted accepting the invitationD. he had got a high fever before that3. What does the under lined part “ominous apprehensions” in the first paragraph mean?A. unlucky opportunitiesB. curious viewsC. negative ideasD. happy comments4. What can we conclude from the passage?A. Nothing is to be got without pains but poverty.B. Knowledge makes humble, ignorance makes proud.C. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.D. Necessityis the mother of invention.BA US student has just spent 30 days on an “insect diet ” – eating insects three times a day. Camren Brantley-Rios says traditional meats such as pork and beef are unable to continue and he wanted to try out what many consider the diet of the future.Many people would find the idea of eating insects distasteful, even ifit were not disgusting. Not so long ago, Brantley-Rios was among them.But for the last month he has been eating insects for breakfast, lunch and dinner.“I’m mainly sticking to three kinds,” he says. Occasionally he has included different insects. Preparing these he “actually cried”, though he insists they were surprisingly good.Insects consume fewer resources than animals, like pigs and cows, to produce the same amount of protein(蛋白质), Brantley-Rios says –and more than two billion people worldwide include insects in their regular diet, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization.“There’s not really a need to eat insects in America because we have it so nice,” Brantley-Rios says. “We have finer meats and we’re lucky to have that luxury(奢侈), so there’s not much of a pressure to eat insects right now. But what a lot of people are trying to do is make it a little bit more marketable.”He has ordered insects from farms that usually supply zoos, which need them “to feed certain animals”. He has always made sure the insects have been fed on an organic diet, he says, and only bought species he knows are safe to eat.He knows that one person eating insects won’t make much difference. To have a real environmental effect, millions would have to follow his example.5．Why has the US student tried out an “insect diet”?A. To seek for future vegetables.B. To advocate traditional meats.C. To make up for the lack of meat.D. To explore new forms of protein.6．What can we learn about Brantley-Rios from Paragraph 2?A. He is tired of meats like pork and beef.B. He advised people to eat insects though disgusted.C. He had nothing to eat but insects last month.D. He didn’t like the idea of eating insects.7．What does the underlined part “actually cried” in Paragraph 5 mean?A. was scaredB. was pitifulC. was sorryD. was puzzled8．How does Brantley-Rios guarantee the safety of his insect diet? A. He tests each species before eating it. B. He orders insects for certain zoo animals.C. He feeds his insects on an organic diet.D. He has insects raised on his own farm.CMinimalism(简约主义)is a term that describes movements in various forms of art and design, especially visual art and music, where the work is reduced to its most basic features．As for me, minimalism functions well not in art or design, but in my daily life．When I was packing for university, I found it extremely difficult to let go of some of the things I owned．I knew I couldn’t take everything with me, but I kept asking myself “how could I possibly throw this away?”, “what if I need it one day?”, and “what about all of the memories?” Now that I’ve moved, and left that stuff behind, I don’t even miss it. Whether or not I got rid of it, it barely makes a bit of difference to me now．I’ve learned that over time people forget, or their need for a particular object eventually disappears. Either they store it away or they get rid of it．You might think nostalgically（怀旧的）about the toys you cared about when you were a child, but what is making you smile now is not the thing itself but the memory of it. I’ve heard it a hundred times, “you don’t need things to make you happy.” It takes something life-changing like moving across the country to realize how true this is．Speaking of which, for a lot of people, minimalism is about able to move．It’s about being able to go almost anywhere at any time because you don’t have many possessions to carry. When you keep things you don’t need, they become a burden that ties you to a place. Moving to university was a good time to let go of a lot of stuff．And when I visit for the holidays, I’ll probably get rid of even more, to lighten the burden．Of course there are exceptions. There are some things that are irreplaceable, very rare or expensive or we simply love and cherish forsome reason or another, since we are humans．But after we keep those, how much is left that we don’t really need?Hence, minimalism．And why does minimalism bring happiness? That’s because what really makes me happy is freedom．And the key to freedom is minimalism because minimalism reduces our attachment to things．Attachment to too many objects creates a great mess and can severely hold back our freedom to do whatever we want, while minimalism helps us start new projects, move, travel, learn new things, work, expand, be debt-free, be healthy – really living life to our full potential．I left the nest to fly onwards and upwards. I can’t do it with old things weighing me down. And that is why I have adopted minimalism with open arms．9．In paragraph l, the writer gives the definition of minimalism to _________ ．A．introduce a topic B．present his own idea C．describe a scene D．offer an argument 10．Many people don’t want to let go of some of their belongings because _________ ．A．they haven’t had any life-changing experiencesB．they hope to live life to their full potential by storing things away C．they fear their memories will be gone with the thrown-away stuff D．they may have to change their lifestyle because of the loss of them11．Which of the following is NOT the reason why the writer favors “minimalism” in life?A．It takes the burden off her while she is moving． B．It reduces her attachment to her personal things．C．It enables her to gain the freedom that she desires． D．It helps her to realize how true life is．12．What’s the main idea of the passage?A．Minimalism brings happiness． B．Minimalism is applied in many fields．C．Minimalism makes people think nostalgically． D．Minimalism is about able to move．DThe Evergreen Teen Book Club invites you to join us and take full advantage of our limited-time introductory offer.If you join our club, you will receive a certificate for 3 free books. These are yours to keep, even if you decide to cancel your membership. However, if you decide to purchase just one book at the regular club price, you will receive a certificate for an additional 3 free selections after your first order is placed.As our member, you can benefit from all of our super sales and our Bonus(奖励) Program. You accumulate 2 bonus points with each cashpurchase of one book. Every 6 bonus points will earn you a certificate for one free book!To join our club, fill in the brief application listing your name, address, and phone number on the postage-paid card at the bottom of this page. Then drop the card in the mail and our present catalogue will be immediately mailed out to you for your 3 free selections!This catalogue offers a wide selection of over 500 books in every issue, including mysteries, adventures, biographies, cookbooks, sports, and many more. Our catalogue also contains interviews with your favorite authors, reviews of newly published novels, and a teen top-ten list for both fiction and nonfiction.Once you are a member, you will receive our catalogue monthly, but you don’t need to purchase any selections. We send you only exactly what you order.If you join before June 30th, we will also provide complimentary shipping (免费送货)，even if you choose to order nothing except your 3 free books.You can build a great book collection!Begin now by taking advantage of this great offer.13．If you join the Evergreen Teen Book Club, you can __________.A. buy books at cost priceB. get one free book for a cash purchase of 3 booksC. receive a gift after each orderD. expect 3 free books each month14．If Lily wants to get free delivery, she should __________.A. accumulate 6 bonus pointsB. order at least 3 booksC. purchase the catalogueD. join the club before June 30th 15．The purpose of the text is to get more people to __________.A. join the club and order booksB. read different kinds of booksC. collect books for the clubD. learn from famous writers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。

第I卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节：（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）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. When will the meeting begin?A. At 10:30.B. At 10:50.C. At 10:45.2. What does the woman mean?A. The homework can’t be due in two days.B. She hasn’t finished her homework yet.C. She doesn’t expect it to come so soon.3. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. On the street.B. At a hotel.C. At a shop.4. What does the woman suggest?A. Cooking at home.B. Eating out at McDonald’s.C. Taking McDonald’s home.5. What is the woman’s attitude?A. She agrees with the man.B. She doesn’t agree with the man.C. She doesn’t know what to do.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）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。

辽宁实验中学2016年高二英语下学期期末试卷（有答案）辽宁省实验中学分校2015---2016学年度下学期期末测试英语学科高二年级命题人：胡从卫校对人：常雪飞本试卷分为第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）第I卷第一部分听力（略）第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A Borrowing to start a business is not easy. Getting a bank loan, particularly for a new small business, is like going through the eye of a needle. Banks favor established-business people with a solid credit rating and a large bank account. They should also have experience in the business they propose to enter, and offer well-prepared business plans that show the ability to repay the loans. If you are not such a person, then you need to double your preparations to convince the banker to lend you that much needed start-up capital（资金）. If your business is new and small, bankers will need to know as much as possible about you and your business. However, many small business owners often make the mistake of not being well prepared when going to the bank to apply for the loan. Surprisingly, many loan applicants don't even have the slightest idea how or when they intend to repay the money they request. Often they don't even know how much money they need. When asked how much money they want to borrow, many people give these two common responses: “How much money can I get?” and “As much as possible.” Is it any wonder that lenders say no? So the most important thing is do your homework before you ask for a loan. 21. By saying “Getting a bank loan.., is like going through the eye of a needle”, the writer emphasizes______. A. the ability to borrow from a bank B. the importance of borrowing money C. the difficulty of getting a bank loan D. the start-up of a new smallbusiness 22. Banks prefer to give a loan to those who ______.A. are in need of start-up capitalB. have the ability to pay it backC. own an old and large businessD. haven't borrowed money before 23. Some small businesses fail to get a bank loan because ______. A. the form they fill in is incomplete B. their products are not technically advanced C. the amount of money they want to borrow is too big D. they have no clear idea of how much they need to borrow 24. The writer advises that before applying for a bank loan, the applicant should ____. A. thoroughly prepare B. do some market research C. learn a lot about the bank D. know the upper limit of the loansB A new weapon is on the way in the fight against smoking in Europe. Soon when smokers buy cigarettes they might see a shocking photo of a blackened lung or a cancer patient staring back at them from the packet. Some boys may think of smoking as cool and sexy. Their friends won’t agree when t hey see their packets of cigarettes lying on the table. The European Union announced on October 22, that it had chosen 42 photos that showed the damage cigarettes could do to the body. It called on member nations to put these pictures on packets to discourage smokers. To catch the attention of teenagers, the special packets warn of long-term medical dangers, like cancer. Short-term effects, like bad skin, are also on the list. “The true face of smoking is disease, death and horror. That is the message we sh ould send to the young,” said David Byrne, an EU health official. “Hopefully these pictures will shock students out of their love for cigarettes.” The EU head office hoped the pictures would work better than current written warnings on packs of cigarettes. The warnings included “smoking kills” and “smoking can lead to a slow and painful death.” So far, Ireland and Belgium have shown interest in thephotos. Canada has used similar pictures and warnings on cigarette packs since 2000. The country has recently seen a fall in the number of smokers. According to studies, smoking is the single biggest cause of avoidable death in EU. Every year more than 650,000 smokers die, more than one person a minute. 25. Why will the “new weapon” hopefully work better according to the passage? A. Because it is easier to understand. B. Because it shows both dangers and effects. C. Because it can be seen by the smokers’ friends. D. Because it is more powerful to catch attention. 26. The pictures chosen by the EU are supposed to work on ______. A. young smokers B. smokers in Ireland and Belgium C. all smokers D. young smokers’ friends 27. What can we learn from the passage? A. Canada has been the first to use the EU’s “weapon”. B. Many smokers don’t quite believe the written warnings. C. The new form of warning has already proved to work. D. Smoking has caused more deaths than anything else in EU.C Every small child knows the panic of losing sight of its mother in the supermarket, and as these delightful pictures show, small whales obviously feel the same way. Taken by a British diver who was following the sperm whale(抹香鲸) calf, they show the minute the baby - who had lost track of its mum - found her again in the sea off the Azores. Soaring 30ft across the waves, the newborn slammed（猛力推）its body onto the water with joy after becoming separated from its family group in the chilly （寒冷的）waters. But the whale calf was doing more than just jumping for joy. British biologist and dive guide Justin Hart, 44, who took the pictures, says that young whales communicate with older ones in the ocean by creating a slamming sound which travels through the water to the ears of the adults deep below. By leaping out of the water and slamming its 12ft long body ontothe surface of the sea up to 30 times, the baby whale is telling its relatives where it is so they can regroup. He said: “We had been following the sperm whale calf for most of the day. Sperm whales, of all the whales and dolphins, are the species that dive the deepest and for the longest time.” “The calves have to follow what’s going on below them from the surface as best they can probably listening to the echo location（回声定位）clicks of the adults.” “However, sometimes the adults re-surface far out of sight of the calf, and in this situation the whales often leap out of the water causing a large bang as their bodies hit the surface. In this way, the whale family could regroup.” He added: “When I took the photo, two adults’ females had just resurfaced and the calf quite literally began jumping for joy.” Mr. Hart captured the rare image four miles from the port of Lajes do Pico while he was working as a crewman on an underwater documentary with special license to film sperm whales in the area. Sperm whales live in nearly all the world’s oceans in groups of about 15 to 20 animals and they practice communal(集体的) childcare. The calves do not have to follow their mother too closely as sperm whales can take milk from any milk-producing female in its social group. 28. The underlined word “they” in paragraph 2 probably refers to _____. A. the whales B. the divers C. the photos D. the mothers 29. According to Justin Hart, the young sperm whale ____. A. found its family with his help B. suffered a lot in the cold waters C. lost contact with its family for days D. slammed as a means of communication 30. What do we know about sperm whales? A. The young are independent. B. They are highly social animals. C. They tend to live in warm sea waters. D. Females take turns to care for babies. 31. What would be the best title for the text?A. Baby whales perform slamming with joyB. Sperm whales---fairly intelligent animals C. Lost sperm whale baby reunited with its family D. Slamming--- a way of communication among whalesD Friends play an important part in our lives, and although we may take friendship for granted, we often don't clearly understand how we make friends. While we get on well with a number of people, we are usually friends with only a very few---for example, the average among students is about 6 per person. In all the cases of friendly relationships, two people like one another and enjoy being together, but beyond that, the degree of intimacy(亲密) between them and the reasons for the shared interests vary enormously. As we get to know people, we take into account things like age, race, economic conditions, social position, and intelligence. Although these factors are not of prime importance, it is more difficult to get on with people when there is a marked difference in age and background. Some friendly relationships can be kept on argument and discussion, but it is usual for close friends to have similar ideas and beliefs, to have attitudes and interests in common ---they often talk about “being on the same wavelength.” It generally takes time to reach this point. And the more intimately involved people become, the more they rely on one another. People want to do friends favors and hate to break a promise. Equally, friends have to learn to put up with annoying habits and try to tolerate differences of opinion. In contrast with marriage, there are no friendship ceremonies to strengthen the association between two persons. But the supporting and understanding of each other that results from shared experiences and emotions does seem to create a powerful bond, which can overcome differences in background, and break down barriers of age, class or race. 32. According to the author,____. A. all those who get on well with each other are friendsB. friends are closer than people who just get on with each otherC. everyone understands clearly how to make friendsD. every student has 6 friends 33. In paragraph 2, “being on the same wavelength” means ____. A. using the same frequency while taking B. keeping the same friendly relationship as other people do C. having similar ideas, beliefs, attitudes and interests D. having the same background 34. Which of the following is not implied in the passage? A. Even friends may have differences of opinion. B. Friends never argue with each other. C. It generally takes time for people to become close friends. D. Someone’s habits may annoy his friends. 35. To strengthen friendly relationship, people ____. A. must hold friendship ceremonies B. have to eliminate(消除) differences in background C. should make friends with those who are of the same age and of the same race D. should support and understand each other through shared experiences and emotions 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。

沈阳铁路实验中学高二下学期期中考试英语试卷时间：100分钟总分：120分第一部分阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）第一节阅读下列短文,从所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。

AShakespeare, more perhaps than any other writer, made full use of the greatest resources of the English language. Most of us use about five thousand words in our normal employment of English: Shakespeare in his works used about twenty—five thousand！There is probably no better way for a foreigner to appreciate the richness and variety of the English language than by studying the various ways in which Shakespeare uses it。

Such a study is well worth the effort, even though some aspects of English usage, and the meaning of many words，have changed since Shakespeare’s day.However, it is surprising that we should know comparatively little about the life of the greatest English author. We know that Shakespeare was born in 1564 in Stratford—on-Avon，and that he died there in 1616. He almost certainly attended the Grammar School in the town, but of this we cannot be sure. We know he was married there in 1582 to Anne Hathaway and that he had three children。

辽宁省沈阳铁路实验中学2013-2014学年高二英语下学期期末考试试卷A father with Parkinson’s disease was arrested as he watched the Olympic cycling road race because he failed to smile or look as if he was enjoying himself. Mark Worsfold, a martial arts trainer and former soldier, claims that he was thrown to the floor and handcuffed just as cyclists passed by. His worried wife Nicola only found out he was being held after she reported him missing when he did not turn up for their daughter’s ninth birthday party. The 54-year-old man had his fingerprints, DNA and mugshot taken before being questioned about why he did not appear to be enjoying the event on July 28. Police said Mr. Worsfold, who was held for over five hours, was arrested because of his manner, his state of dress and his being too near to the course. A spokesman added that the arrest was necessary to avoid a breach (破坏) of the peace because he was standing near a group of protesters (抗议者). But Mr. Worsfold, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2010, said that one of the symptoms of the disease is muscle rigidity, which can cause his face to become expressionless. “I was sitting minding my own business”, he told a local newspaper. “Before I knew anything the police grabbed me off this seven-foot wall, threw me to the floor and handcuffed me, so all I saw of the cycle race was between the feet of people from the pavement. It could have been done better. I was arrested for not smiling. I have Parkinson’s disease. ”Mr. Worsfold has since asked for a letter of not being guilty from police. The officers who made the arrest have apologized to him.1. Which word can be used to replace the underlined word “mugshot” in the second paragraph?A. clothesB. photosC. measuresD. tools2. Which statement is TRUE according to the passage?A. Worsfold’s wife was immediately informed of his being arrested by the police.B. Worsfold was arrested because he was extremely dangerous.C. Worsfold enjoyed the cycle race though he saw it between the feet of people from the pavement.D. Worsfold was arrested because of his clothes as well as his facial expression.3. What can we infer from the passage?A. The officers must have been punished for Worsfold’ arrest.B. Worsfold has an expressionless face and probably looks strong.C. The officers apologized to Worsfold after one day’s arrest.D. Worsfold was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease five years ago.BASK LASKASYOU'VE GOT QUESTIONS. SHE'S GOT ANSWERSQ: My problem is computer gaming. I do it day and night, averaging four hours of sleep. I can't control of this, and I don't know where to go for help. Do you?—PlayerA: Dear Player,You have an addiction. For some people playing video games releases dopamine, a powerful brain chemical that makes you feel good. You'd toss your cigarettes if you were ready to quit, right? To kick the habit, get help from a health professional. And don't look for help on line; that would be like an alcoholic going to the bar for advice.Q: My brother's wife just had triplets(三胞胎). This is such a joy! Yet every time I share the news with co-workers, they ask me if she was on fertility pills. I think this is rude—or has society just become so talk-show numbed (麻木的)that you can ask anyone anything?—No Show HostA: Dear Host,Yes. Our society has become increasingly disrespectful of privacy. But don't blame it all on the talk-shows. Continue to celebrate and greet impolite questions with stony silence. Their fertility history is nobody's business but their own.Q: I work at an amusement park, and my manager steals supplies. She has a catering business on the side, and we've seen her load up her van at the back gates. The big bosses think she is the best thing since buttered bread, and we're all afraid that if we say anything, we'll lose our jobs. What can we do? —RighteousA: Dear Righteous,Be sure you're right. You must have evidence about what and why things are going out the back gates. Once you know for certain, it's time to go to the bosses and report what you have seen.Q: My stepson's wife sometimes leaves their eight-year-old home alone for "a short run to the store." That may be an hour or so. I believe by law we should report it. What do you think?—The In-lawsA: Dear Laws,I don't know what the child-protection laws in your state are, but I do know that children need care and attention. This child may be able and unafraid, but kids aren't always careful. It also sounds like there is stress in your family relationship. One thing you can do to help this situation is offer to baby-sit when Mom needs to step out.4. Which of the following statements is true?A. Dopamine is a powerful brain chemical good to our health.B. Looking for help on line is like getting help from a health professional.C. Player is a video game addict who smokes and sleeps few hours.D. Player is advised to stay clear of the screen.5. According to the Q&A, .A. Host's colleagues are insensitiveB. The talk-show is to blameC. Somebody's business is everybody'sD. Host's sister-in-law was on fertility pills6. What we can infer from the Q&A is .A. The Mom is not to blame because she needs a short run to the storeB. Children need care and attention, though not for all of themC. Laws, the old lady, wants to report what she sees to the child's fatherD. Laskas doesn't seem to approve of Laws' trying to report what she sees7. Which Q&A mentioned transport?A. The firstB. The second.C. The third.D. None.CIs there a limit to the number of years that a person can expect to live? Can changes in life-style add years to one’s life? Throughout history people have sought answers to these questions and others.Various myths offer the hope of great longevity. In the imaginary land of Shangri-La, for example, people are said to lead a charmed existence for a thousand years. The Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon was convinced that he would find the Foundation of Youth in what is now the state of Florida. According to the Bible, Methuselah lived to be more than 900 years old.The subject of longevity is fascinating, and scientists study individuals such as Jeanne Calment to learn about the aging process. Calment died in 1997 in Arles, France, at the age of 122. She never married, and she lived in her own apartment until moving to a retirement community when she was 109.Most scientists agree that bodies will last, at best, about 125 years. This potential has changed little since modern human beings appeared more than 100 thousand years age. Recent improvements in medicine and the environment have extended life expectancy, especially for those from poorer parts of the world. It is not clear, however, whether such improvements will lengthen life expectancy beyond a certain point.Life expectancy is the number of years an infant can be expected to live, given the conditions into which it is born. Life expectancy, therefore, is affected by nutrition, medical care, and social and political circumstances. An individual’s genetic makeup is also an important factor. Children from long-lived families can hope to enjoy long lives themselves. According to recent data, the average life expectancy worldwide in 1998 was 67 years. This can be compared with an average life expectancy of 77 in the United States.In 1970 the average life expectancy worldwide was 61 years, or 6 years less than it was in 1998. This same period saw a drop in infant mortality -— the death of a child before the first birthday-—from 80 births out of 1,000 to 54 births out of 1,000. According to some researchers, the rise in the average life expectancy is due primarily to the drop in infant mortality. It is not so much that adults are living to an older age. It is, rather, that more people are living into adulthood because more children are surviving beyond their first birthdays.8. Infant mortality is defined as ________ .A. the number of children born aliveB. the kinds of behavior typical of very young childrenC. the number of children, out of 1,000 births, who die before their first birthdayD. the typical and obvious thoughts of very young children9. Although it may be possible to improve the life expectancy of a particular group of people, ________ .A. it is more difficult to affect the rate of infant mortalityB. it is unlikely that one will be able to extend the potential life span of human beings in generalC. the process of evolution is extending the potential life span beyond 125 yearsD. the potential that bodies will last, at best, about 125 years has changed much since modern human beings appeared10. One can infer that people have at times imagined that ________ .A. people live longer in the state of FloridaB. a long life is a burden rather than a blessingC. it is possible to find a way to live for centuriesD. life expectancy is affected by a couple of factors11. One can conclude that ________ .A. the aging process can be stopped.B. the aging process ca n’t be avoided.C. life expectancy in the United States will soon reach 125 years.D. the average life expectancy worldwide is decreasingDWhen next year’s crop of high-school graduates arrive at Oxford University in the fall, they will be joined by a new face: Andrew Hamilton, the 55-year-old provost (教务长) of Yale, who will become Oxford’s vice-chancellor –– a position equal to university president in America.Hamilton isn’t the only educator crossing the Atlantic. Schools in France, Egypt, Singapore, etc. have also recently made top-level hires from abroad. Yet the talent flow isn’t universal. High-level personnel (人员) tend to head in only one direction: Outward from America.The chief reason is that American schools don’t tend to seriously consider looking abroad. For example, when the board of the University of Colorado searched for a new president, it wanted a leader familiar with the state government, a major source of the university’s budget. “We didn’t do any global consideration,” says Patricia Hayes, the b oard’s chair. The board finally picked Bruce Benson, a 69-year-old Colorado businessman and political activist who is likely to do well in the main task of modern university presidents: fund-raising. Fund-raising is a particularly American thing, since U.S. schools rely heavily on donations. The fund-raising ability is largely a product of experience and necessity.Many European universities, meanwhile, are still mostly dependent on government funding. But government support has failed to keep pace with rising student numbers. The decline in government support has made fund-raising an increasingly necessary ability among administrators (管理人员), and has made hiring committees hungry for Americans.In the past few years, well-known schools around the world have joined the trend. In 2011, when Cambridge University appointed Alison Richard, another former Yale provost, as its vice-chancellor, the university publicly stressed that in her previous job she had overseen (监督) “ a major strengthening of Yale’s financial position” .Of course, fund-raising isn’t the only skill outsiders offer. The globalization of education means more universities will be seeking heads with international experience of some kind to promote international programs and attract a global student body. Foreigners can offer a fresh perspective (视角) on established practices.12. What is the current trend in higher education discussed in the text?A. Institutions worldwide are hiring administrators from the U.S.B. More international students are being admitted to American universities.C. University presidents are paying more attention to fund-raising.D. A lot of activists are being hired as administrators.13. What do we learn about European universities from the text?A. The tuition they charge has been rising considerably.B. They are strengthening their position by globalization.C. Their operation is under strict government control.D. Most of their money comes from the government.14. In what way do top-level administrators from abroad contribute to university development?A. They can improve the university’s image.B. They will bring with them more international personnel.C. They will view a lot of things from a new angle.D. They can set up new academic subjects.15. Which of the following would make the best title of the text?A. High Education GlobalizationB. Global Headhunting in Higher EducationC. Global Higher Education CooperationD. Universal Higher Education 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。

第一卷第一部分:听力(共分两节，满分30分)第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。

1. What does the man say about Zhang Haidi?A. She started writing in1983.B. She has to stay in wheelchair.C. She taught herself English.2. What does the man decide to do ?A. S tudy Steven Hawking’s works.B. Work hard at physicsC. Do many maths exercises.3. Why does the woman like Yang Guang?A. Yang Guang sings very well.B. Yang Guang treats his audience wellC. Yang Guang attended a famous program.4. What do we know abut Evans?A. He has many pairs of glasses.B. He is good at playing the piano.C. He often plays the piano for a prince.5. What did Zhang Yuxia do in 2012?A. She moved to Taiwan.B. She started imitating Deng Lijun.C. She attended a TV program.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5 分，满分22.5分）请听下面5段对话或独白，选出最佳选项。

请听第6段材料，回答6,7 题。

6. Who was in the house that was on fire?A. A little boyB. A little girlC. A young lady7. Where is the man probably now?A. at homeB. In the hospitalC. In his office.请听第7段材料，回答第8,9 题。

辽宁省沈阳市2016-2017学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）1-20题略第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题; 每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和 D ）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

ASome time ago I discovered that one of my chairs had a broken leg. I didn’t think there would be any difficulty in getting it repaired, as there are a lot of antique (古董) shops near my home. So I left home one morning carrying the chair with me.I went into the first shop expecting a friendly reception（接待）. I was quite wrong. The man wouldn’t ev en look at my chair.The second shop, though slightly more polite, was just the same, and the third and the fourth —so I decided that my approach must be wrong.I entered the fifth shop with a plan in my mind. I placed the chair on the floor and said to the shopkeeper, "Would you like to buy a chair?"He looked it over carefully and said, "Yes, not a bad chair. How much do you want for it, sir?"“Twenty pounds.” I said.“OK,” he said, "I’ll give you twenty pounds."“It’s got a slightly broken leg." I said.“Yes, I saw that, it’s nothing.”Everything was going according to my plan and l was getting excited. "What will you do with it?" I asked.“Oh, it will be easy to sell once the repair is done."“I’ll buy it," I said.“What do you mean? You’ve just sold it to me," he said."Yes, I know but I’ve changed my mind. I am sorry. I’ll give you twenty-seven pounds for it."“You must be crazy." he said. Then, suddenly the penny dropped. “I know what you want. You want me to repair your chair."“You’re right," I said. "And what would you have done if I had walked in and said, "Would you repair this chair for me?""“I wouldn’t have agreed to do it." he said. "We don’t do repairs, not enough money in it and too much trouble. But I’ll repair this for you. Shall we say for five pounds?" He was a very nice man and was greatly amused by the whole thing.21. We can learn from the text that in the first shop the writer_______.A．was rather impolite B．was warmly receivedC．asked the shopkeeper to buy his chair D．asked the shopkeeper to repair his chair22. The underlined word "approach" in the second paragraph means_______.A．plan for dealing with things B．way of doing thingsC．idea of repairing things D．decision to sell things23. The expression "the penny dropped" means the shopkeeper_______.A．changed his mind B．accepted the offerC．saw the writer’s purpose D．decided to help the writer 24. How much did the writer pay?A．￡5. B．￡7. C．￡20. D．￡27.BFor career（职业） changers thinking about growth and advancement potential, forget the blue-collar and white-collar categories: Green is the way to go. According to Bracken Hendricks, a senior fellow at the Center for Global Progress, careers that promote environmental responsibility will become main stream within a decade. “The growth in green careers will be like the Internet boom, which not only created new jobs, but also had an influence on the overall economy（经济）,” he says.The increasing environmental problems and need for eco-friendly products and services are creating a new job section of green-collar jobs. Many countries of the world have realized the importance and need for energy-saving products and services.It is expected that by 2025 about 25% of the jobs in developed countries will be of green-collar jobs. Doesn’t the data look promising for the future?Green-collar jobs have become a bright career chances for all. And jobs will pop up at every income level, from environmental manager to gardener. For example, many countries including the United States have understood that fossil fuels have negative effect on the environment which can later become a serious danger to mankind. As a result, possibilities are being explored to find alternatives to satisfy demands in a better way. The increasing demand of newer resources（资源） has creating the need for experts and researchers who can find better ways to deal with the ongoing needs. In addition, in order to meet the increasing demands of environment-friendly equipment, both green product designer and educated and trained workers are needed. Management of environmental organizations also demands a large number of environmental managers.Where can you find green-collar jobs? Internet is undoubtedly the best way to find information on almost any matter. Nowadays, different kinds of jobs are being posted online. Search through a couple of job websites to look for a bright future in energy conversion and recycling of waste management. Check regularly and find the right work for yourself. People who read newspapers can also find different kinds of green-collar jobs.25. Why does Bracken Hendricks mention the Internet Boom in Paragraph One?A. To explain the importance of technology.B. To provide evidence of his recent research.C. To indicate the bright future of green careers.D. To inform us of the way of finding green-collar jobs.26. Which of the following probably creates green-collar jobs?A. Promoting services.B. Training employees.C. Consuming fossil fuels.D. Developing new resources.27. What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 3?A. The requirements for green employees.B. The development of the green industry.C. The economic influence of green careers.D. The job chances in the environmental industry.28. The passage is written to _______.A. discuss eco-friendly servicesB. introduce promising career chancesC. suggest ways of saving energy at workD. explain the best method of finding jobsCOld age may not sound exciting. But recent findings offer good news for older people and people worried about getting older.Researchers found that people become happier and experience less worry after they reach the age of 50. In fact, they say by the age of 85, people are happier with their life than when they were 18 years old.The findings came from a survey of more than 340,000 adults between the ages of 18 and 85 in the United States. The Gallup Organization questioned them by telephone.They also asked about mental or emotional stress.Arthur Stone in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at Stony Brook University in New York led the study. His team found that levels of stress were highest among adults between the ages of 22 and 25, but dropped sharply after people reach their fifties.Happiness was highest among the youngest adults and those in their early seventies. The people least likely to report negative emotions were those in their seventies and eighties. The study also showed that men and women have similar emotional patterns as they grow older. However, women at all ages reported more sadness, stress and worry than men.Researchers say they do not know why happiness increases as people get older. One theory is that, as people grow older, they grow more thankful for what they have and have better control of their emotions. They also spend less time thinking aboutbad experience.29. The underlined word “emotions” (in Paragraph 3) most probably means _______.A. experienceB. attitudeC. feelingD. pressure30. The following statements are true EXCEPT _________.A. People are usually afraid of getting oldB. Men and women share the same emotionsC. Fifty is a key period in people’s emotion changesD. Researchers can’t explain why happiness increases as people get older31. The passage is written mainly for ________.A. doctorsB. researchersC. people over 50D. general readers32. What’s the best title for the passage?A. A New Great FindingB. The old, Are You Happy?C. The Older, the HappierD. Learn to Getting OldDMy Left Foot (1989)Imagine being a prisoner of your own body, unable to make any movements except to move your left foot. The main character in My Left Foot，based on the real story of cerebral palsy (大脑性麻痹) sufferer Christy Brown，can barely move his mouth to speak, but by c ontrolling his left foot, he’s able to express himself as an artist and poet. For his moving performance of Brown, Daniel Lewis won his first Academy Award for best actor.Shine (1996)Do you have a talent you’re afraid to share with the world? David Helfgott seemed meant from childhood to be “one of the truly great pianists,” but the pressures of performing (and pleasing his father) resulted in a complete breakdown. Ten yearsin a mental institution didn’t weaken Helfgott’s musical gift: When he was rediscovered, he was playing concertos in a bar. Shine received seven Oscar nominations (提名), and Geoffrey Rush won best actor for his performance of Helfgott. Life Is Beautiful (1997)Nothing’s more powerful than the love between a parent and a child. In this heartbreaking Italian film, a father (Roberto Benigni) makes an unbelievable sacrifice for his 4-year-old son: trapped in a Nazi concentration camp in 1945, the Jewish man convinces his boy that they are playing a complicated game. He manages to spare him the horror of the terrible war, and even in his final moments of life, keeps his son smiling and hopeful. Benigni won the best actor Oscar.Stand and Deliver (1988)Few people can inspire us more than a good teacher. Jaime Escalante (Edward James Olmos got Oscar nomination for best actor) is a great one. Employed at a high school where kids are expected to fail, Escalante challenges his math students to struggle for better things, like getting good grades in the AP exam. Despite the obstacles in their lives, the classmates accomplish their goals, thanks to Mr. Escalante’s support. The real Jaime Escalante, the Best Teacher in America, says that Stand and Deliver is “90% truth, 10% drama.”33.If you want to watch a movie about wars, which may be one of your choices?A. Life Is Beautiful.B. Stand and Deliver.C. Shine.D. My Left Foot.34. Which of the following is true according to the four movies’ information?A. My Left Foot was directed by Christy Brown’sB. Geoffrey Rush stayed in a mental institution for ten yearsC. Edward James Olmos received nomination for best actor OscarD. Jaime Escalante has a talent for playing the piano35. What do the four movies have in common?A. They are all based on real stories.B. The main characters are all sick to some degree but succeed.C. The main characters all won Academy Award for Best Actor.D. They are all inspiring stories that make a difference.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。