山西省太原市第五中学2016-2017学年高二12月阶段性检测英语试题Word版含答案

太原五中2017—2018学年度第⼆学期阶段性练习⾼⼆英语太原五中2017—2018学年度第⼆学期阶段性练习⾼⼆英语命题、校对：南睿 (2018.4.26)I. 完形填空（共20⼩题，每⼩题1.5分，满分30分）It was already half past seven and I was running late again for the dinner appointment with my wife, Eleanor. We had____1____ to meet at the restaurant at seven o’clock. I felt a little uneasy, but to my ____2____, I had a good excuse: A business meeting had ____3____ and I’d wasted no time getting to the dinner.When I arrived at the ____4____, I apologized and told Eleanor I didn’t mean to be late. She screamed, “You never mean to.”Well, I ____5____ tell she was angry. “I’m sorry but it was not ____6____.” I said. Then I told her about the business meeting. ____7____, my explanation seemed to make things worse, which started to drive ____8____ mad as well.Sev eral weeks later, when I ____9____ the situation to my friend Ken Hardy, he smiled, “You ____10____ a classic mistake. You’re stuck __11__ your own way of thinking. You didn’t ____12____ to be late. But that’s not the point. What is____13____ in your com munication is how your lateness affected Eleanor.” He pointed out that I focused on the intention____14____ Eleanor focused on the result. Thus, ____15____ of us felt misunderstood and crazy.Thinking more about Ken’s words, I ____16____ recognized the ro ot cause of such disagreement. It’s the result of the action that really ____17____. I should have started the conversation by expressing ____18____ my actions affected Eleanor and ____19____ the discussions about my intention for later, much later and even never.Later on, after talking to Eleanor and really ____20____ her experience of the results of my lateness, I’ve managed to be on time a lot more frequently.1. A. started B. agreed C. continued D. managed2. A. relief B. surprise C. regret D. sorrow3. A. broken out B. closed down C. faded away D. run over4. A. house B. room C. restaurant D. supermarket5. A. could B. must C. will D. might6. A. movable B. comfortable C. acceptable D. avoidable7. A. However B. Therefore C. Moreover D. Otherwise8. A. her B. him C. me D. them9. A. spread B. wrote C. translated D. described10.A. knew B. made C. found D. took11.A. in B. beyond C. for D. against12.A. need B. prove C. pretend D. intend13.A. funny B. important C. possible D. simple14.A. while B. after C. until D. unless15.A. all B. none C. both D. neither16.A. usually B. merely C. hardly D. gradually17.A. inspires B. matters C. improves D. challenges18.A. how B. why C. when D. what19.A. compared B. reported C. finished D. saved20.A. showing B. satisfying C. understanding D. destroyingII. 阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第⼀节（共15⼩题，每⼩题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短⽂：从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，将正确的选项涂在答题卡上。

密学校 班级姓名 学号密 封 线 内 不 得 答 题太原五中2017—2018学年度第二学期阶段性练习高 二 英 语：高二外语组 (2018.3.29)I. 单项选择 （10分）1. “Never for a second,” the boy says, “ ________ that my father would come to my rescue.”A.I doubtedB. do I doubtC. I have doubtedD. did I doubt 2. “You _______ the expensive clothes,” she said. “This is an important interview.”A. valueB. deserveC. considerD. attend 3. Those poor and needy teenagers were excited to find a shop at the corner where they could buy priced bikes.A. competitivelyB. recentlyC. reasonablyD. affordably 4. He made too many mistakes in the exam. To it another way, he failed to pass the exam.A. putB. placeC. setD. get 5. My parents always great importance to my getting a good education. A. have B. attach C. accept D. pay6. Is Barack Obama the first black man to take _____ possession of the White House as President in _____ history of the USA?A. the; theB. the; aC. 不填; theD. 不填; a 7. I think impresses me about his painting is the colors he uses.A. whatB. thatC. whichD. who 8. we understand things has a lot to do with what we feel.A. WhereB. HowC. WhyD. When9. It remains to be seen ________ the newly formed committee’s policy can be put into practice.A. thatB. whichC. whatD. whether 10. From space, the earth looks blue. This is _______ about seventy-one percent of its surface is covered by water.A. whyB. howC. becauseD. whetherII. 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）As a general rule, all forms of activity lead to boredom when they are performed on a routine basis. As a matter of fact, we can see this 11 at work in people of all 12 . For example, on Christmas morning, children are excited about 13 with their new toys. But their 14 soon wears off and by January those 15 toys can be found put away in the basement. The world is full of 16 stamp albums and unfinished models, each standing as a monument to someone’s 17 interest. When parents bring home a pet, theirchild 18 bathes it and brushes its fur. Within a short time, however, the 19 of caring for the animal is handed over to the parents. Adolescents enter high school with great 20 but soon looking forward to 21 . The same is true of the young adults going to the college. And then, how many 22 , who complain about the long drives to work, 23 drove for hours at a time when they first 24 their driver ’s licenses? Before people retire, they usually 25 to do a lot of 26 things, which they never had 27 to do while working. But 28 after retirement, the golfing, the fishing, the reading and all of the other pastimes become as boring as the jobs they 29 . And, like the child in January, they go searching for new 30 . 11. A. principle B. habit C. way D. power 12. A. parties B. races C. countries D. ages 13. A. working B. living C. playing D. going 14. A. confidence B. interest C. anxiety D. sorrow 15. A. same B. extra C. funny D. expensive 16. A. well-organized B. colorfully-printed C. newly-collected D. half-filled 17. A. broad B. passing C. different D. main 18. A. silently B. impatiently C. gladly D. worriedly 19. A. promise B. burden C . right D. game 20. A. courage B. calmness C. confusion D. excitement 21. A. graduation B. independence C. responsibility D. success 22. A. children B. students C. adults D. retirees 23. A. carefully B. eagerly C. nervously D. bravely 24. A. required B. obtained C. noticed D. discovered 25. A. need B. learn C. start D. plan 26. A. great B. strange C. difficult D. correct 27. A. time B. money C. skills D. knowledge 28. A. only B. well C. even D. soon 29. A. lost B. chose C. left D. quit 30. A. pets B. toys C. friends D . colleaguesIII. 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。

太原五中2014-2015学年度第二学期阶段性检测高二英语（本试卷包括四个部分，总分100分，时间90分钟）第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节(共10小题；每小题2分，满分20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，并将答案涂在答题卡上。

ADo you enjoy reading poems? Rabindranath Tagore (泰戈尔) was an Indian writer and poet, who was the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913. Composed of 326 short verses, Stray Birds (飞鸟集) is a collection of short verses translated from Bengali into English by the poet himself, where Tagore spiritualizes nature into the experiences of human existence while demonstrating his love for nature and simplicity through poetic words.Now read the following verses taken from Stray Birds (1916) and try to answer the questions.•Man does not reveal himself in his history, he struggl es up through it. (verse 52)•The cloud stood humbly (谦逊的) in a corner of the sky.The morning crowned it with splendor (光辉). (verse 100)•Man is worse than an animal when he is an animal. (verse 248)•Bees sip honey from flowers and hum their thanks when they leave.The gaudy butterfly is sure that the flowers owe thanks to him. (verse 127)•The stream of truth flows through its channels of mistakes. (verse 243)•Let him only see the thorns who has eyes to see the rose. (verse 230)•Set bird’s wings with gold and it will never again soar in the sky. (ver se 231)•Men are cruel, but Man is kind. (verse 219)•Let me not put myself wrongly to my world and set it against me. (verse 206)•Wrong cannot afford defeat but right can. (verse 68)•“I give my whole water in joy,” sings the waterfall. “though little of it is enough for the thirsty.” (verse 69)•The woodcutter’s axe(斧头) begged for its handle from the tree.The tree gave it. (verse 71)•Thank the flame for its light, but do not forget the lampholder standing in the shade with constancy of patience. (verse 64)1. Which of the verses sing praise for those who are ready to sacrifice (奉献) themselves without asking anything in return?A. verse 248 &69B. verse 71 & 100C. verse 69 & 71D. verse 100& 522. Which of the verse makes strong comparison and contrast between two opposite types of persons?A. verse 68B. verse 248C. verse 127D. verse 2433. Which of the verses might be most suitable said to parents, telling them not to spoil their children with wealth?A. verse 231B. verse 71C. verse 127D. verse 100BWhen it comes to friends, I desire those who will share my happiness, who possess wings of their own and who will fly with me. I seek friends whose qualities illuminate（照亮）me and train me up for love. It is for these people that I reserve the glowing hours, too good not to share.When I was in the eighth grade, I had a friend. We were shy and “too serious” about our studies when it was becoming fashionable with our classmates to learn acceptable social behaviors. We said little at school, but she would come to my house and we would sit down with pencils and paper, and one of us would say: “Let’s start with a train whistle today.” We would sit quietly together and write separate poems or stories that grew out of a train whistle. Then we would read them aloud. At the end of that school year, we, too, were changing into social creatures and the stories and poems stopped.When I lived for a time in London, I had a friend. He was in despair (失望) and I was in despair. But our friendship was based on the idea in each of us that we would be sorry later if we did not explore this great city because we had felt bad at the time. We met every Sunday for five weeks and found many excellent things. We walked until our despairs disappeared and then we parted. We gave London to each other.For almost four years I have had a remarkable friend whose imagination illuminates mine. We write long letters in which we often discover our strangest selves. Each of us appears, sometimes in a funny way, in the other’s dreams. She and I agree that, at certain times, we seem to be parts of the same mind. In my most interesting moments, I often think: “Yes, I must tell….”We have never met.It is such comforting companions I wish to keep. One bright hour with their kind is worth more to me than the lifetime services of a psychologist（心理学家），who will only fill up the healing（愈合的）silence necessary to those darkest moments in which I would rather be my own best friend.4. In the eighth grade, what the author did before developing proper social behavior was to ______.A. become serious about her studyB. go to her friend’s house regularlyC. learn from her classmates at schoolD. share poems and stories with her friend5. In Paragraph 3, “We gave London to each other” probably means ______.A. our exploration of London was a memorable gift to both of usB. we were unwilling to tear ourselves away from LondonC. our unpleasant feeling about London disappearedD. we parted with each other in London6. According to Paragraph 4, the author and her friend _______.A. call each other regularlyB. have similar personalitiesC. enjoy writing to each otherD. dream of meeting each other7. What is the best title for the passage?A. Unforgettable ExperiencesB. Remarkable ImaginationC. Lifelong FriendshipD. Noble CompanionsCThe new year has begun and some people may be looking to 2015 as the year they get a dog. A furry friend will bring a lot of fun and companionship to your family —especially for urban residents who always feel lonely living in the fast-paced society. But looking after a pet does require some responsibility from the pet owner if you want your new friend to be healthy and happy in your family.The following is a checklist for people who are considering adopting an animal.Where to find a dogThere are hundreds of pet shops in Shanghai, big and small, where you can find puppies at a cost ranging from a few hundred to tens of thousands of yuan. The pet shop will tell you some basic facts about dogs of a specific breed. But don't forget to ask about the vaccination status if you are buying a puppy, which needs three injections with an interval of three to four weeks between shots.Another option is to ask your friends if they know anyone with a dog that has recently had puppies. This option is more reliable than buying a puppy from someone you don’t know, especially the street peddlers who might carry animals with diseases.Another highly recommended option is to adopt one from an NGO dedicated to providing shelter and protecting stray animals. This is quite practical if you don't care about the dog's breed. Vaccination (疫苗)As a pet owner, there are some things you must do otherwise you may get into big trouble, and one of these is getting your dog vaccinated.Dogs need regular shots to fight against canine parvovirus (犬细小病毒), rabies and other diseases or viruses.To ensure the vaccines are not substandard, we strongly recommend you get your furry friend a shot from a qualified vet, which may cost a few hundred yuan each year.Another advantage of using the vet as opposed to getting your dog vaccinated yourself, is that the vet will examine its condition to see whether it is suitable to get a shot now and take immediate action if it has an allergic reaction to the vaccine.Because you are advised not to give your animal a bath for one week following its vaccination, you should clean your animal one or two days before the shot if you don’t want your dog to get too dirty.Parasite (寄生虫) protectionAs a pet owner, you need to be prepared to get rid of fleas (跳蚤), heartworm (犬心虫), roundworm (蛔虫）, intestinal worms and other parasites from your dog.Dogs need regular flea and tick control and parasite protection, even if it does not showsymptoms of being affected by the parasite. An adult dog needs to be fed with a tablet every six months to make sure it does not have any parasite.You also need to take measures every three months to help expel fleas and ticks from your animal. You need to learn the signs of a flea bite: they may immediately cause a dog to feel extremely itchy. Within 30 minutes of a bite, they may develop a red bump. Secondary infections caused by scratching are also common.Dog trainingNo dog is born with good manners. Pooping on the carpet, leaping enthusiastically onto guests, pulling so hard that it practically yanks your arm out of the socket when on walks —that’s all perfectly acceptable in the canine world. It's up to you to teach your dog to behave the way humans want it to.Despite the adage（谚语；格言）about old dogs and new tricks, there are no age limits to teaching dogs. And whether you've got a brand-new puppy or an older dog, the first step is the same: learn how to be a good teacher.Every dog is different and will respond better to a slightly different training style, but these general guidelines apply: stay consistent and patient, and reward your dog for getting it right.8. The underlined word “vet” means____________.A. a surgeonB. a physicianC. a dentistD. a doctor who treats animals9. According to the article, how many aspects should a pet owner pay attention to?A. TwoB. ThreeC. FourD. Five10. Which of the following sentences is FALSE?A.A dog can bring much fun and companionship to your family —especially for urban residents who always feel lonely living in the fast-paced society.B. As a pet owner, it is unnecessary for you to be prepared to get rid of fleas.C. It's up to you to teach your dog to behave the way humans want it to.D. After getting a dog, the first step for its owner is to be a good teacher.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并将答案涂在答题卡上。

太原五中2016—2017学年度第二学期阶段性检测高二英语第I卷选择题 (共50分)第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共10题；每小题2分，满分20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。

AOff the coast of Hong Kong, there are numerous beautiful places that have long stay hidden, just waiting to be discovered by tra velers. We’ve done the hunting for you.Tap MunLocated north of the Sai Kung island, Tap Mun is home to a remote fishing, community with a population of less than a hundred. Tap Mun is also widely known as Grass Island, and it’s easy to see why — this 1.7sq km island is an expense of grassy hill populated by wandering cows, a perfect scene to set a milk advertisement.Tap Mun is highly sought after as a spot for both camping and kite-flying, while also boasting several rocky beaches. For a relaxing afternoon, take a walk along the 2km footpath and slowly take in the panoramic(全景的) 360-degree view while enjoying the cool breeze.Tung Ping ChauFor a rugged(崎岖的) island getaway, set off for a trip to Tung Ping Chau — an offshore island sitting in splendid isolation in Mirs Bay on the northeastern side of Hong Kong. As a part of the Hong Kong Geopark, Tung Ping Chau is among the eight sites specially chosen for conservation in light of its special geological significance. Its rich marine life also led to its designation(指定) as one of Hong Kong’s four marine parks.Po ToiLocated just three kilometers away from Hong Kong Island’s southeastern tip, Po Toi is a quiet place that will make you feel completely isolated from modern life. While just a stone’s throw away from the busy life of Hong Kong, Po Toi seems to be miles away from the busy city life.Take a leisurely stroll (闲逛) along the main path on the island, as you approach a lighthouse located on the sides of the cliff. Along the way, do not miss the dramatic and unusual rock formations as you are amazed by the glory of the famous Turtle Climbing up the Mountain, Monk Rock, and Palm Cliff.1. Which of the following is NOT true about Tap Mun?A. It is located close to southeastern HongKong.B. There are fewer than a hundred people living there.C. It is also famous as Grass Island.D. You can see many cows on its hills.2. If you are interested in geology, _____ is the best choice.A. Tap MunB. Tung Ping ChauC. Po ToiD. Sai Kung3. If you go to Po Toi, you will _____.A. enjoy the busy life of Hong KongB. see many milk advertisements...C. find dramatic and unusual rock formationsD. appreciate its special geological significance【答案】1. A 2. B 3. C【解析】本文介绍了几个香港的美丽景点的旅游攻略，Tap Mun ,Tung Ping Chau,Po Toi分别为塔门、东坪洲、蒲台。

太原五中2015—2016学年度第二学期阶段性检测高三英语出题人、校对人：刘克静，席艳艳，杜丽雯，张晓佳(2016.5)第I卷第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

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。

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1．Why hasn’t the woman finished her homework?A．Her hands are injured．B．She has a low fever．C．It is too cold．2．What do you know about the man?A．He is a taxi driver．B．He is an airport clerk．C．He is a computer operator．3．Where has the woman been to recently?A．Germany．B．West Africa．C．France．4．What does the woman want the man to do?A．To get a haircut．B．To do some shopping．C．To attend a party．5．How does the man know the advertisement?A．By calling the manager．B．By visiting the hotel．C．By reading today’s newspaper．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。

太原五中2017-2018学年度第一学期阶段性检测高二英语第I卷选择题 (共60分)I. 阅读理解。

（共15小题，计40分）第一节（共15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、D）中选出最佳选项。

AIt should come as no surprise that kids are spending a lot of time in front of screens. According to a new study, teens aged from 13 to 18 spend an average of six and a half hour each day watching TV or using a digital device. Here are some truths and some myths(谬见) that the study showed:Truth 1: Some teens spend too much time looking at screens.One in five teens views more than six hours of screen media each day, and 18% of teens are looking at their screens for more than 10 hours a day.Myth 1: This is the end of reading.While the average time young people spend reading, either in print or on a screen, is only 30 minutes per day, most kids who took part in the survey say reading is one of their favorite activities.Truth 2: Boys prefer video games; girls prefer social media.Among teen boys, 71% enjoy playing video games, twice as many as teen girls. Teen girls, meanwhile, spend about 40 minutes more each day on social media than boys do. Myth 2: TV and music have been put aside.For teens, TV is still the top media activity. They enjoy it the most and watch it every day. For teens, music is the main form of entertainment. Most teens listen to it on their smartphones.Truth 3: Gamers don’t get out as much as kids who don’t play video games.Kid report spending about an hour each day being physically active. For gamers, that average drops to 47 minutes, the lowest for any kind of media consumer. Socialmedia users are the most active, spending one hour and 13 minutes per day doing some form of physical activity.Myth 3: The Digital Revolution is making young people more creative than ever.Nowadays, kids are too busy consuming to be doing much producing. Teens spend an average of just five minutes per day making something with all their digital tools, whether it’s art, music, or writing.1. What is the percentage of teens that spend more than six hours a day on screen media?A. 18%B. 20%C. 71%D. 47%2. Which media activity do teens enjoy most?A. TVB. Video gamesC. MusicD. Social media3. How long are gamers physically active each day?A. About an hour.B. 47 minutes.C. one hour and 13 minutes.D. 30 minutes.BSmart people may be far happier alone than meeting friends. A new study has found that for intelligent people, the more frequently they socialize with friends, the less satisfied they are with life.The findings come from two psychologists who challenge the modern view that the more social contact we have, the happier we are likely to be. Satoshi Kanazawa of the London School of Economics and Norman Li of Singapore Management University suggest that the main social skills developed in our ancient past still have an important effect on our happiness today. They think that the ‘savannah theory’(草原理论) is at the root of modern happiness. This theory states that the factors which made early humans satisfied are still true in modern life.Using data from a long-term study, which surveyed adults aged from 18 to 28, they applied the theory to explain findings of self-reported levels of life satisfaction. The pair focused on just two of the many factors, which they say are the way our ancestors lived—population density(密度) and how frequently we communicate withfriends.As might be expected, they found people living in more densely populated areas reported lower levels of life satisfaction. Also as we might expect, more frequent socialization with friends was linked to higher levels of life satisfaction. But these two factors have a strong connection with intelligence. The two experts explained that “among the extremely intelligent”, more frequent social activities can actually reduce satisfaction.Kanazawa and Li’s study suggests the brains of our ancestors were perfectly adapted to life on the African savannah, where the population would have been small, living in groups of around 150.Social activities would have been extremely important to survival, in terms of cooperation and finding a mate, but space was equally important. The pair believes there may be a mismatch between the way we have evolved(进化) and the high-speed lives we lead today—where society has left our minds and bodies struggling to keep up.The researchers believe smarter individuals may be able to better adapt to the challenges of modern life.4. According to the text, Kanazawa and Li _________.A. disagree with the ‘savannah theory’B. agree that social contact can make people happierC. think the level of life satisfaction is related to intelligenceD. think the social skills developed in our ancient past are meaningless5. What can we learn about the ‘savannah theory’ from the text?A. It can not be applied to modern life.B. It focuses on population density.C. It was proposed by our ancestors living on the African savannah.D. It states that what made our ancestors happy can also make us happy.6. Kanazawa and Li’s research shows that _________.A. the smarter one is, the happier one will beB. smart people don’t like to socialize with othersC. socializing with others can reduce smart people’ life satisfactionD. smart people can benefit a lot from their social activities7. Where can you probably read this text?A. In a medical magazine.B. In a physics textbook.C. In a book about evolution.D. In a research report.CWhen I was a teenager I used to take long walks in the woods behind our home.I found it a great way to clear my head, a good way to calm my spirit, and a wonderful way to connect to something greater than myself. I cherished(珍惜) the peace that it gave me.As I was walking back to our house one day, I heard something that gave me even more peace than my walk through the forest had. A window of our home was open and I could hear music playing on our old record player. Carried along on that stream of music was something I hardly ever heard, either: the lovely sound of my mother singing.My mom rarely sang unless she was alone. I guess she was shy about having others hear her. She would quietly join in on the hymns(赞美诗) at church but I could never make out her voice among all the others. This time, though I heard her singing sweetly and softly. I didn’t want her to stop so I walked softly up to the side of the house and sat under the open window. It was so beautiful. Her loving spirit seemed to flow through every word. I felt like I was a baby boy again, listening to her lullabies(摇篮曲) and feeling safe, warm and loved.As I think back on that day I am reminded of the story of a boy who was weeping sadly, because his pet bird, who had sung so beautifully and brought joy to the whole family, had died. His tears only stopped when a wise lady reminded him, “There are other worlds to sing in.” I know that one day in the world to come I will see Mom again and hear her sweet voice sing once more. Until then I will do my best to sing my own song here in this world.8. Which of the following was not a benefit of the walks through the forest for the author?A. They could clear his head.B. They could calm his spirit.C. They could make him cherish the peace in the world.D. They could connect him to something greater.9. The underlined phrases in the third paragraph can be replaced by “______”.A. tellB. rememberC. changeD. Record10.How did the author feel when he was sitting under the open window?A. Happy.B. Sad.C. Angry.D. surprised.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。

太原五中—学年度第二学期阶段性检测高二英语出题、校对：荆晋慧、宋向军、张晓佳、申玲、王芳时间：.4.2第I卷选择题 (共60分)第一部分从各小题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）教育精品1. What do you think of the movie The Wandering Earth reflected in the cinema recently?Just so so. I guess it figure description.A. lacks inB. lacksC. lacks ofD. lacks for2. It cannot be a(n) that a couple of jewellery stores were robbed in one night.A. coincidenceB. accidentC. incidentD. chance3. How long you ?For a decade. We in 1998.A. did, married; marriedB. have; got married; were marriedC. have; been married; got marriedD. were; married; married4. If your friend has done something that he shouldn’t have done, can you him?A. avoidB. forgiveC. excuseD. apologize5. I’m always at your service, so don’t to turn to me if you have any problems.A. begB. hesitateC. requireD. desire6. Fantasy tales serve as a fuel to our imagination and give satisfaction to our longings for adventure. , Fantasies directly relate to our deepest desires and dreams.A. HoweverB. In additionC. ThusD. Besides7. China is developing an online toilet map by China’s search engine giant Baiduthe request of the ministry, to help traveling tourists from home and abroad find the nearest toilet.A. for, aiming,B. to, to aimC. at, aimedD. at, aiming8. It is generally believed that the elderly are very ; it is impossible to talk them into doing anything they don’t want to.A. stubbornB. curiousC. skepticalD. gracious9. The project last month but unfortunately it had to be prolonged because of the financialproblem.A. needn’t have been finishedB. shouldn’t have finishedC. could have been finishedD. must have finished10. He was driving so fast as to get himself into a dangerous situation he is likely to lose thecontrol over his car.A. asB. whyC. whichD. where第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。

密学校 班级姓名 学号密 封 线 内 不 得 答 题太原五中2017—2018学年度第二学期阶段性练习高 二 英 语(2018.3.22)I. 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）Joe Simpson and Simon Yates were the first people to climb the West Face of the Siula Grande in the Andes mountains. They reached the top ___1___, but on their way back conditions were very ___2___. Joe fell and broke his leg. They both knew that if Simon ___3___ alone, he would probably get back ___4___. But Simon decided to risk his ___5___ and try to lower Joe down the mountain on a rope (绳).As they ___6___ down, the weather got worse. Then another ___7___ occurred. They couldn’t see or hear each other and, ___8___, Simon lowered his friend over the edge of a precipice (峭壁). It was ___9___ for Joe to climb back or for Simon to pull him u p. Joe’s ___10___ was pulling Simon slowly towards the precipice. ___11___, after more than an hour in the dark and the icy cold, Simon had to ___12___. In tears, he cut the rope. Joe ___13___ into a large crevasse (裂缝) in the ice below. He had no food or water and he was in terrible pain. He couldn’t walk, but he ___14___ to get out of the crevasse and started to ___15___ towards their camp, nearly ten kilometers ___16___.Simon had ___17___ the camp at the foot of the mountain. He thought that Joe must be ___18___, but he didn’t want to leave ___19___. Three days later, in the middle of the night, he heard Joe’s voice. He couldn’t ___20___ it. Joe was there, a few meters from their tent, still alive.1. A. hurriedly B. carefully C. successfully D. early2. A. difficult B. similar C. special D. normal3. A. climbed B. worked C. rested D. continued4. A. unwillingly B. safely C. slowly D. regretfully5. A. fortune B. time C. health D. life6. A. lay B. settled C. went D. looked7. A. damage B. storm C. change D. trouble8. A. by mistake B. by chance C. by choice D. by luck9. A. unnecessary B. practical C. important D. impossible 10. A. height B. weight C. strength D. equipment 11. A. Finally B. Patiently C. SurelyD. Quickly 12. A. stand backB. take a restC. make a decisionD. hold on13. A. jumped B. fell C. escaped D. backed 14. A. managed B. planned C. waited D. hoped 15. A. run B. skate C. move D. march 16. A. around B. away C. above D. along 17. A. headed for B. traveled to C. left for D. returned to 18. A. dead B. hurt C. weak D. late 19. A. secretly B. tiredly C. immediately D. anxiously 20. A. find B. believe C. make D. accept II. 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。

太原五中2017—2018学年度第二学期阶段性练习高二英语(2018.03.15)I. 完形填空（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出适合填入对应空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

I used to believe in the American Dream, which meant a job, a mortgage (按揭), credit cards and success. I wanted it and worked toward it like everyone else, all of us 1 chasing the same thing.One year, through a series of unhappy events, it all fell 2 . I found myself homeless and alone. I had my truck and $56. I 3 the countryside for some place I could rent for the 4 possible amount. I came upon a shabby house four miles up a winding mountain road 5 the Potomac River in West Virginia. It was 6 , full of broken glass and rubbish. I found the owner, rented it, and 7 a corner to camp in.The locals knew nothing about me, 8 slowly, they started teaching me the 9 of being a neighbor. They dropped off blankets, candles, and tools, and began 10 around to chat. They started to teach me a belief in a 11 American Dream —not the one of individual achievement but of 12 .What I had believed in, all those things I thought were 13 for a civilized life, were nonexistent in this place. 14 on the mountain, my most valuable possessions were my 15 with my neighbors.Four years later, I moved back into 16 . I saw many people were having a really hard time, 17 their jobs and homes. I managed to rent a big enough house to 18 a handful of people. There are four of us now in the house, but over time I’ve had nine people come in an d move on to other places. We’d all be in 19 if we hadn’t banded together.The American Dream I believe in now is a shared one. It’s not so much about what I can get for myself; it’s about 20 we can all get by together.1. A. separately B. equally C. violently D. naturally2. A. off B. apart C. over D. out3. A. crossed B. left C. toured D. searched4. A. fullest B. largest C. fairest D. cheapest5. A. at B. through C. over D. round6. A. occupied B. abandoned C. emptied D. robbed7. A. turned B. approached C. cleared D. cut 8. A. but B. although C. otherwise D. for9. A. benefit B. lesson C. nature D. art10. A. sticking B. looking C. swinging D. turning11. A. wild B. real C. different D. remote12. A. neighborliness B. happiness C. friendliness D. kindness13. A. unique B. expensive C. rare D. necessary14. A. Up B. Down C. Deep D. Along15. A. cooperation B. relationships C. satisfaction D. appointments16. A. reality B. society C. town D. life17. A. creating B. losing C. quitting D. offering18. A. put in B. turn in C. take in D. get in19. A. yards B. shelters C. camps D. cottages20. A. when B. what C. whether D. howII. 阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20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。

太原五中2015-2016学年度第二学期阶段性检测高二英语命题人、校对人：郝媛张晓佳（2016.4）I.阅读理解（共10小题，每小题2分，满分20分）(A)Together the two boys, who go to Escondido High School in California, have had the difficult job of learning in schools where the majority of the students can speak and hear. Orlando lost his hearing at the age of one. German was born deaf, and his parents moved from Mexico to find a school where he could learn sign language. He met Orlando on their first day of kindergarten.“We were in a special class with about 25 other deaf kids,” German remembers. “Before then, I didn’t know I was deaf and that I was different.”“Being young and deaf in regular classes was very hard,”signs Orlando. “The other kids didn’t understand us and we didn’t understand them. But we’ve all grown up together, and today, I’m popular because I’m deaf. Kids try hard to communicate with me.”Some things are very difficult for the two boys.“We can’t talk on the phone, so if we need help, we can’t call an emergency service,”German signs. “And we can’t order food in a drive-thru.”Despite their difficulties, the two boys have found work putting food in bags at a local supermarket. They got their jobs through a “work ability” program, designed for teenagers from local schools with different types of learning disabilities. German has worked in the supermarket since August, and Orlando started in November.“The other people who work here have been very nice to us,”Orlando signs.“They even sign sometimes. At first, we were nervous, but we’ve learned a lot and we’re getting better.”The opportunity to earn money has been exciting, both boys said. After high school, they hope to attend the National Technical Institute for the Deaf in New York.1．Orlando and German have been_____________.A．to Mexico together.B．deaf since they were born.C．friends since they were very young.D．to different high schools.2．The word “emergency”in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to________.A．food. B．crisis. C．alarm. D．quick.3．Both boys are happy to__________________.A．have the opportunity to earn money.B．work at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf.C．help students with learning disabilities.D．design programs for the deaf(B)A British shopper, Emma Mumford, who was named “the Coupon(优惠券) Queen”has spent just ￡350 on a luxury Christmas for her and her family-but got ￡2,500 worth of food, drink and presents thanks to coupons and offers.Ms Mumford is a so-called “extreme couponer” and spends hours hunting out the best deals and bargains. She has been preparing for this Christmas since the end of the last one. Ms Mumfordmade the huge savings by checking price comparison websites and as a result collected more presents than she needed for Christmas. After sorting out gifts for all of her family, she has even been able to donate ￡1,000 worth of presents to her local hospital.“It has been so nice to have Christmas sorted and not having to worry about breaking the bank.I wanted to get high quality presents for my family and show that you can do it without spending a fortune. There is a misconception that everyone who does couponing only gets value products but through my careful shopping I have managed to purchase designer perfumes, a high-end coffee machine.”she explained.She said “What started as a hobby to help me save money has turned into my life and I am able to run a business helping people save money. I know what it feels like to struggle as my ex-partner had a lot of debt which I took on for him. We were in a poor situation where every penny counted. That’s what really inspired me.”She has now turned her bargain-hunting addiction into a business where she searches for the best deals and offer tips to the general public through video blogging and her Facebook Page.“I try and show people that it is just a little bit of work in the beginning but it will eventually pay off. One of the best things to do is just to be a bit forward thinking and save throughout the year.”4.How did Emma make the huge savings ?A. She compared prices through websites.B. She hunted out bargains in real shops.C. She used coupons and offers worth ￡2,500.D. She collected more Christmas presents than needed.5.What does “breaking the bank” in the third paragraph mean____?A. Buying presents of low quality.B. Spending more money than you have.C. Breaking into the bank.D. Taking out money from the bank.6.What really inspired Emma to help people save money?A. Her addiction to bargain-hunting.B. The financial difficulties she shared with her ex-partner.C. The poor situation people around her were going through.D. Her experience of running an unsuccessful business.7.Which of the following can best describe Emma?A. Ambitious and creative.B. Sensitive and determined.C. Brave and lucky.D. Careful and caring.(C)While astronauts in space get to do many exciting things, they miss out on ordinary things that we will take for granted—being able to walk on firm ground, hanging out with family and digging into a slice of hot steaming pizza. Though not much can be done about the first two things, there may soon be a solution to the third one, thanks to this cool 3-D pizza printer.About a year ago, NASA offered $125,000 to Anjan Contractor, a 3-D technology expert, to build a device that would allow astronauts to make pizza on demand. The mechanical engineer promised that his invention would produce pies in large quantities that looked, tasted and even smelled like pizza made in common ovens.Late last year, the engineer presented a video of his first prototype(原型) that begins by creating a single slice of dough that is cooked and printed at the same time. Then comes the tomato sauce--a mix of tomato powder, oil and water and finally, a protein slice that resembles cheese. While the video doesn't show the baking process, the inventor says that once the pizza is printed, it can be ready to be consumed in 7 seconds.While the pie in the video looks delicious enough to attract any pizza lover, Anjan Contractor is far from ready for astronauts. That's because he still has to find a solution to make the food container in the printer last for 30 years. Though that may sound unrealistic ,actually it is not.Anjan Contractor believes that the only way that is possible is that the water is removed from all the ingredients and then they are reduced to the powder form. This, as you can imagine, will not be so easy. But, while the printer may not be ready for space, it certainly looks ready enough for people on earth. Hopefully, NASA and Contractor will consider selling it to those not fortunate enough to go to Mars !8. NASA offered $125,000 to Anjan Contractor mainly to _____ .A. create some new type of 3-D printerB. attract more companies to work for NASAC. help astronauts in space enjoy fresh pizza one dayD. produce pizza in large quantities to earn great profits9. The biggest challenge that Anjan Contractor is faced with now is probably that _A. he has no money left to go on with his researchB. the pizza doesn't seem appetizing to pizza loversC. he has no way to make pizza that can last for thirty yearsD. he cannot make the food container last for decades10. What's the best title of the passage?A. NASA is trying its best to help astronauts eat better .B. Astronauts may soon be able to enjoy steaming hot pizzaC. NASA is working on making pizza for common peopleD. A 3-D pizza printer has been used to make pizzaII.七选五（共5小题，每题2分，满分10分）Figuring out how to invest your money can be a difficult task. This is something that you will want to learn how to do.___11___ Things that will improve your knowledge, skills or health are all great investments. However, before you start, you need to be clear about what you will gain out of doing all of these things.You may think investing in yourself means investing in your education. ___12___. There are some other things you can do as well as buying a gym membership or learning a new skill. So what are some specific things you can do? ____13____. Reading books can really expand your mind and allow you to learn different skills and gain knowledge. I’m talking about the books where you will actually learn a new skill, not fiction booksYou can also take courses and attend seminars. These programs are taught by people with a high level of knowledge or skill. ____14____. Only in this way can you avoid being fooled by some sales presentation. Moreover, investing in yourself is a safe way to keep your money. Although a savings account is seen as the most secure investment, that isn’t 100% safe. Even if you never experienceyour bank closing down, the return is little when inflation(通货膨胀) is taken into consideration. ____15____. But over time, they will show up in terms of your happiness level as well as your level of success.A. This is just one way.B. The benefits will stay with you.C. If you aren’t a reader, you should start with that.D. The more you do this, the more valuable you will be.E. Of course, you need to do some research before investing.F. The best way to invest your money is to invest it in yourself.G. When you invest in yourself, you may not see gains right away.Ⅲ.完型填空。