新疆石河子市2016-2017学年高二第二学期期末考试英语试卷

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第Ⅰ卷一、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。

ALast year my summer holiday was spoiled by my bringing along my iPad. Instead of looking at nature, I checked my e-mail. Instead of paddling a small boat, I followed my Twitter feed（推特简讯）. I was behaving as if I were still in the office. My body was on vac ation, but my head wasn’t.So this year I made up my mind to try something different: withdrawal from the Internet. I knew it wouldn’t be easy, since I’m bad at self-control. But I was determined. I started by giving the iPad to my wife.The cellphone signal at our house was worse than in the past, making my attempts at cheating an experience in frustration . I was trapped, forced to go through with my plan. Largely breaking away from e-mail and Twitter, I had few ways to connect to the world except for the radio—and how much radio can one listen to, really? I had to do what I had planned to do all along: read books.This experience has had a happy ending. With determination and the strong support of my wife, I won in my vacation struggle against the Internet, realizing finally that it was I, not the iPad, that was the problem. I knew I had won when we passed a Starbucks and my wife asked if I wanted to stop to use the Wi-Fi. ―I don’t need it,‖ I said.However, as we return to post-vacation life, a harder test begins: Can I continue when I’m back at work? I have no intention of giving up my convenience completely. But I hope to resist the temptation to check my e-mail every five minutes, which leads to checking my Twitter feed .I think a vacation is supposed to help you rest your brain to become more productive. Here I hope this one worked.1. What do we know about the author’s last summer vacation?A. He was determined to enjoy the beautiful view.B. His iPad ruined his plan of finishing a great novel.C. He hated himself for acting as if he were working on vacation.D. He felt satisfied that he had stuck to his usual timetable.2. When back at work, the author will probably choose to ________.A. keep control of when and how to use the InternetB. continue to read more and more booksC. stay away from the Internet for everD. stop checking what is being said right now completely3. What is the author’s opinion of a great vacation in the passage?A. A vacation is having nothing to do but read all day.B. A vacation proves that a life of pleasure is overvalued.C. A vacation means a change of pace to make one more creative.D. A vacation is a period of time to do whatever one wishes to.BTrip to Alaska National ParksThis four-day train trip, which traverses both Denali and Kenai Fjords National Parks, allows for true appreciation of Alaska’s natural beauty. The route takes in peaks and forests, including a stop at the foot of 20,320-foot-high Mount McKinley, North America’s tallest mountain. Though the train has comfortable seating and a luxurious dining car, nights are spent at off-train lodging like the Grande Denali Lodge.India Tour, Maharajas’ ExpressMaharajas’ Express is the most luxurious train in the world. Started in 2010, and limited to 88 passengers on each trip, the train features luxurious private suites with marble baths and panoramic （全景）windows. On the five-day, four-night trip, which starts and ends in Delhi, passengers make stops to visit the splendid Taj Mahal at Agra, take a tiger safari at Ranthambore National Park, and shop and watch an elephant-polo match in Jaipur.Tales of Laos Tour, Eastern & Oriental ExpressThe sister train to Europe’s Venice Simplon Orient-Express, the Eastern & Oriental Express offers the same level of service and comfort. What’s completely different about the Eastern, of course, is the scenery that passengers can see through the train’s large windows.Among the attractive sights on the four-day, three-night Tales of Laos Tour are green rice paddies（水稻梯田）and locals riding elephants.Cuzco to Machu Picchu Route, Hiram BinghamThe Hiram Bingham, a train operating in Peru, leads guests on a magical day trip from Cuzco to the ruins of Machu Picchu. During the three-hour trip —which covers about 50 miles —the train winds through the thick jungle and across two high mountains. Once it arrives at the city of Machu Picchu, passengers get a five-hour tour through the fascinating site before heading back to Cuzco.4. The underlined word ―traverses‖ in Paragraph 1 probably means _______.A. leaves forB. consists ofC. moves acrossD. arrives at5. According to this passage, the longest journey may be _______.A. Trip to Alaska National ParksB. India TourC. Tales of Laos TourD. Cuzco to Machu Picchu Route6. The Eastern & Oriental Express is different from Europe’s Venice Simplon Orient-Express in that _______.A. it offers satisfying serviceB. travelers feel every relaxedC. the dining car has a good environmentD. it provides a better view of the scenery7. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. On the Trip to Alaska National Parks, visitors spend the night in the luxurious dining car.B. India Tour offers different attractions, varying from experiencing the cultural relic todoing some shopping.C. On the Tales of Laos Tour, visitors can enjoy wonderful rice paddies and ride elephants.D. The Cuzco to Machu Picchu Route starts in Cuzco and ends in Machu Picchu.CDid you know that many people today are getting extra work by taking translating jobs online? It’s true! And you can do it too. Many companies in the USA need translators now to translate simple documents online from Chinese to English, such as emails, website content, movie subtitles and more.Companies like Real Translator Jobs are actively seeking translators from China to fill demand. There are more translation jobs than people to complete them. This leaves a big opportunity for anyone to start doing this and earn extra money.Do you have to speak perfect English? No! Even basic knowledge of English is OK. This is really a job for anyone from China who wants to do it.We spoke to one student from Beijing, Harris, who has been doing this for 2 years now and is earning between $150 and $225 every day. He completes about 3 to 4 jobs per day which takes him about 3 hours. It’s an incredible amount ofmoney to earn !It is great that we now live in the ―Information Age‖ and opportunities like this are available to people in China to earn extra money working from home over the Internet. This type of work is surely to do great things for young people in China.If you would also like to do this, it’s easy to get started. Just follow these steps:1. Sign up at Real Translator Jobs (where Chinese translators are needed now), or a similar service.2. Review the job posting and complete the ones you like.3. Get paid once per month by cheque, PayPal or bank wire transfer.I hope you enjoyed this information and good luck earning extra money online translating documents.8. What’s the best title of the passage?A. How to find a job on the InternetB. How to earn extra moneyC. Getting extra work by taking translating jobs onlineD. How to find a friend on the Internet9. Which of the following is not mentioned about the documents online translated?A. Articles.B. Emails.C. Website content.D. Movie subtitles.10. If one company in the USA needs a translator, he or she ______.A. should speak perfect EnglishB. can speak basic EnglishC. must come from ChinaD. must come from Beijing11. Which step is not followed if you get started the translating job online?A. Signing up at Real Translator Jobs.B. Reviewing and completing the job posting.C. Getting paid once per month by cheque.D. Getting paid once a month in cash.DWe spend a quarter of our lives asleep. Sleep is necessary for the body to rest, yet our brains continue to process information. Studies have shown that students are more successful when they sleep after studying–instead of pulling all-nighters–because the brain reviews information learned. Similarly, dreaming is an opportunity to work out emotional problems and form thoughts and memories. About 25 percent of the time spent sleeping is spent in rapid eye movement, or REM, sleep. This type of sleep is known for when dreams occur, but it also helps energize the brain and body.Researchers have found two important factors regarding humans and sleep: basic sleep need and sleep debt. Basicsleep need is the amount of sleep we need to have regularly to perform at our best. Sleep debt is the loss of sleep. A few studies say that most adults function best with a basic sleep need of seven to eight hours a night. The problem is that sleep debt also factors in, just because that you meet your basic sleep needs a few nights of the week doesn’t mean it cancels out the effects of one night’s sleep debt.Of course, everyone is different and some people require more or less sleep than the standard basic sleep need. But the real problem lies in what lack of sleep does over the long period to people who either does not meet his or her body’s needs or for one reason or another doesn’t get enough regular sleep. It is more possible for these people to have motor vehicle accidents, weight gain and risk for heart disease or diabetes (糖尿病) and may be at increased risk for psychological conditions such as depression or drug abuse. Sleeping too long also can be associated with depression and poor health.12. Most people spent around ______ of the sleeping time in REM sleep?A. One third of the timeB. More than half of the timeC. One fourth of the timeD. More than 5 hours every day13. Which of the following is NOT the result for lack of sleep according to the passage?A. Car accidents.B. Putting on weight.C. Heart problems.D. Review learning things.14. The best title for the passage is ______.A. Why We Need SleepB. REMSleep and Basic SleepC. Sleep Causes ProblemsD. How Much Sleep We Need15. Which statement is TRUE according to the passage?A. Students will forget what they have learned if they go to sleep immediately after study.B. People may have an idea on how to solve an emotional problem if they have a dream.C. It’s all right to have a night of sleep debt if you fulfill several days of basic sleep need.D. Sleeping as long as you can is considered to be good for your health and performance.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。

2016-2017学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题第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）What did Tom do?A. He put out a fire.B. He rescued a boy.C. He called the police.What is the woman doing?A. Running on the road.B. Driving a car.C. Taking a taxi.What is the woman worried about?A. A coming test.B. A job interview.C. Her performance at work.Where are probably the two speakers?At the market. B. At home. C. At a restaurant.What does the woman think of the book?Too long. B. Great. C. Romantic.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。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

Why is the woman there?To buy something. B. To eat something. C. To meet Lisa. What will the woman do next?Look around. B. Wait there. C. Eat in a res taurant.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

What does the woman want to watch?A concert. B. A movie. C. A play.How much should the woman pay?16 pounds. B. 20 pounds. C. 24 pounds.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

2016-2017学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题考试时间：100分钟试卷满分：120分第Ⅰ卷（选择题：共计70分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分10分）（温馨提示：请在试卷下发后提前看听力问题以及选项，带着目的去听，效果会更好！）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项，每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What are the two speakers talking about?A. Hobbies.B. Music.C. Play.2. Where is Mr Jones now?A. At home.B. At his office.C. At the health center.3. What do the two speakers think of Tom?A. He gets nervous very easily.B. He is not used to making speeches.C. He hasn’t prepared his speech well.4. Why was the woman so late?A. She didn’t catch the bus.B. She took somebody to hospital.C. The bus she took broke down in front of the hospital.5. What does the man mean?A. He loves most types of sports.B. Basketball is his favorite sport.C. He only plays basketball.第二节（共5题；每小题1分, 满分5分）请听下面2段对话或独白。

选出最佳选项。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

请听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。

6. What is the man doing?A. He is being interviewed.B. He is making a flash.C. He is playing computer games.7. What do you think will happen after the conversation?A. The woman will call Mr Taylor.B. The woman won’t make the website.C. The woman won’t get in touch with Mr Taylor.请听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。

2016-2017学年新疆石河子二中高二（下）期末英语试卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）1．（1.5分）How will the speakers go home？A．By bus B．By taxi C．On foot．2．（1.5分）What does Michael do？A．An accountant．B．A lawyer．C．A teacher．3．（1.5分）What will the weather be like tomorrow afternoon？A．Cloudy．B．Sunny．C．Rainy．4．（1.5分）What's the relationship between the two speakers？A．Boss and secretary．B．Salesman and customer．C．Teacher and student．5．（1.5分）How much should the man pay？A．﹩14.50 B．﹩15.00 C．﹩9.90．6．（3分）听第六段材料，回答第6至7题6．Why is the woman looking for Cynthia？A．To ask for leave B．To discuss the vacation plan C．To invite her to dinner 7．What does the man advise the woman to do？A Give Cynthia a call B．Wait for Cynthia C．Leave the form with him．7．（3分）听第七段材料，回答第8至9题8．What did the Harlem hero do？A．He saved a boy form subway tracks B．He save a boy form the fire C．He save a boy form a river9．What did the Harlem hero get？A．A medal and some money B．Some money and a free trip C．A medal，some money and a free trip．8．（4.5分）听第八段材料，回答第10至12题10．What did original price of the boots？A．﹩56．B．﹩70 C．﹩7611．What color does the woman like best？A．Orange B．Brown C．Red12．What will the woman try on？A．The pants B．The blouse C．The boots．9．（6分）听第九段材料，回答第13至16题13．What did the woman do after the accident happened？A．She made a phone callB．She did nothing but waitC．She pressed the emergency button14．How many people were stuck in elevator in allA.6B.7C.815．How did the woman feel when she was stuck？A．A bit scared．B．Quite calm．C．Very angry．16．What did the woman ask the property management to do？A．Improve their service．B．Change a new elevatorC．Have the elevator repaired．10．（6分）听第十段材料，回答第17至20题17．When is the Sea World closed？A．In February．B．In March．C．In April．18．Which one is children's favorite？A．The film about the sea．B．The talk about sea animals．C．The dolphin show．19．When should you arrive at the dolphin show？A．At 1：45．B．At 1：55．C．At 2：00．20．How much should Mary pay if she comes with her 6﹣year﹣old daughter？A.11：50 pounds．B.10：50 pounds．C.9：50 pounds．第二部分阅读理解（共两节）第一节（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．11．（6分）Chester City Library offers a range of Library Special Needs services topeople who don't have access to our library service in the usual way．As long as you live in Chester City，we'll provide a wide range of library services and resources including：Large printed and ordinary printed books Talking books on tape and CD DVDs and music CDs Magazines Reference and information requestsHome delivery serviceLet us know what you like to read and we will choose the resources for you．Our staff will deliver the resources to your home for free．We also provide a service where we can choose the resources for you or someone instead of you choose the things from the library．You can also choose the resources you need personally．Talking books and captioned videosThe library can provide talking books for people who are unable to use printed books because of eye diseases．You don't have to miss out on reading any more when you can borrow talking books from the library．If you have limited hearing which prevents you from enjoying movies，we can provide captioned videos for you at no charge．Languages besides EnglishWe can provide books in a range of languages besides English．If possible，we will request these items from the State library of NSW，Australia．How to joinContact the library Special Needs Coordinator to register or discuss if you are suitable for any of the services we provide﹣Tuesday，Wednesday and Thursday 9 am﹣5 pm on 4297 2522 for more information．21．Library Special Needs Services are meant for．A．those who are fond of readingB．only those who have walking disabilitiesC．those who can't get medical help in Chester CityD．people living in Chester City with an illness or disability22．Which of the following statement is TRUE？A．Few entertaining resources are offered here．B．Books with different languages are available．C．People have to choose what they need by themselves．D．People with limited hearing have to pay for captioned videos．23．To get home delivery service，you must．A．only choose printed books B．have others choose the resources for you C．pay the library ahead of time D．register ahead of time．12．（8分）Nobody likes doing the dishes，but it turns out that doing this daily task might pay off in an unexpected way．According to a new study published in the Journal of Pediatrics，washing dishes by hand instead of using a dishwasher might prevent th development of allergies．Researchers in Sweden surveyed the parents of 1，029 children ages 7 and 8．They discovered thatchildren whose families hand﹣washed the dishes instead of using a machine were less likely to have allergies．Earlier research has shown that dishes washed by machine are cleaner than those washed by hand．So why would kids who eat off slightly dirtier plates be better off when we talk about preventing allergies？One explanation is based on a theory known as the"hygiene hypothesis （卫生假说），"which says the reason why kids develop allergies is that their surroundings are actually too clean．Your immune（免疫）system keeps you healthy by fighting germs （病菌）like bacteria and viruses．But when you hav allergies，it overreacts and tries to fight ordinary things like pollen （花粉）or certain foods．Being exposed to germs，particularly early in life，is good training for the immune system，says the lead author of the study，Dr．Bill Hesselmar of Queen Silvia Hospital in Sweden．"You excite the immune system in various ways and it becomes tolerant．" This study shows that while using the dishwasher might be easier，the old﹣fashioned method of cleaning up could be better for your health．24．What's the advantage of washing dishes by hand？A．Hand﹣washed dishes are much cleaner．B．It encourages people to do housework．C．Ithelps prevent allergies．D．Dishes are easier to wash．25．What can we know about the theory of the"hygiene hypothesis"？A．There is no harm done if kids live in a slightly dirty place．B．There is no need to keep the surroundings clean．C．It's better for kids to use clean plates to kep healthy．D．It's wise to use a dishwasher to prevent allergies．26．What does the underlined word"it"in Paragraph 4 refer to？A．Pollen．B．The immune system．C．The germ．D．A certain food．27．What's the result when our immune system becomes tolerant？A．It'll overreact to the foods we eat．B．It'll lead to the development of allergies．C．It'll make germs in our body more active．D．It'll prevent allergies and keep us healthy．13．（8分）Even as Google plans to test its fleet（车队）of self﹣driving cars on public roads this summer，its business model remains a bit of a mystery．By 2025，as many as 250，000self﹣driving vehicles could be sold each year globally，according to a study by an industry research firm．"Vehicles that can take anyone from A to B at the push of a button could transform mobility for millions of people，"said Chris Urmson，director of Google's self﹣driving car project．For now，Google has no plans to sell any of its self﹣driving cars．They are strictly for research．But they willhit public roads this summer near Google's headquarters in Mountain View，California．Previous testing has taken place only on closed courses．The cars are built to operate without a steering wheel，accelerator（油门）or brake pedal．"Our software and sensors do all the work，"Urmson said．"The vehicles willbe very basic﹣we want to learn from them and adapt them as quickly as possible﹣but they will take you where you want to go at the push of a button．"The prototype （雏形）are the first of a 100﹣car flet the tech giant is building．In the long run，Urmson sees a future of safer roads﹣the majority of auto accidents are caused by human error﹣and fewer traffic jams．Robotic cars could also shuttle people who can't drive because of age or illness．Google has said that self﹣driving cars could launch new business models in which people buy the use of vehicles they don't own．The company has already tested other types of self﹣driving cars on public streets，including modified Lexus sport﹣utility vehicles，under a special permit program by the California Department of Motor Vehicles that requires a human driver at the controls．The state has ssued six other companies permits to operate such cars，including Delphi，Mercedes﹣Benz，Volkswagen，Tesla，Bosch and Nissan．The vehicles that will be tested on open roads this summer will have removable steering wheels，accelerators and brake pedals to allow"safety drivers"to take control if needed．Google says the cars are safe．The vehicles have sensors that"can detect objects out to a distance of more than two football fields in all directions，which is especially helpful on busy streets with lots of intersections，"Urmson said．"We're looking forward to learning how the community understands and interacts with the vehicles，and to uncovering challenges that are unique to a fully self﹣driving vehicle，"Urmson said．28．The passage informs us that self﹣driving cars．A．will probably decrease traffic jamsB．have already passed necessary testsC．have been purchased by some companiesD．will be able to communicate with drivers29．According to Chris Urmson，．A．software and sensors are vital for self﹣driving carsB．self﹣driving cars can give driving orders to humansC．self﹣driving cars are specially designed for the elderlyD．ordinary vehicles will be replaced by self﹣driving cars30．The underlined word"intersections"in the last paragraph probably means．A．accidents B．buildings C．crossings D．vehicles 31．What is the best title for this passage？A．Self﹣driving Car Avoids Human ErrorsB．Self﹣driving Car Meets New ChallengesC．Google's Self﹣driving Car Enjoys Global PopularityD．Google's Self﹣driving Car Graduates to City Streets．14．（8分）The Eurotunnel is a tunnel（隧道）which crosses the Channel under the sea，linking France and the UK．It is about 50.5km long and 38km lies under the seabed．There are trains which carry passengers and cars，and others which carry carriages or other heavier vehicles，as well as goods．The construction of the tunnel started in 1986，with a cost of almost 10 billion pounds．It was opened in 1994but was not financially successful until 2007，because of the interest rates （利率）the company had to pay the banks，as well as low earnings from passengers and goods．The Eurotunnel is a very convenient way of traveling between the two countries as the journey is quick （less than one hour），cheap，and comfortable．You can go with your car，motorbike or bike．The tunnel operates every day，round the clock．At the busiest times there are up to three shuttle departures （班次）per hour．There are facilities （设施）for disabled passengers，and for babies at the two terminals （终点站）．The Eurotunnel，also commonly known as the Channel Tunnel，Eurochannel and Eurochunnel is environmentally friendly．It perfects its sources of energy through its use of renewable energy with the result that，by 2008，it had reduced its greenhouse gas emissions（排量）by 45%．In addition，50% of the waste produced is recycled．The future of the Eurotunnel seems promising，although there are some people who have the fear of enclosed （与外界隔绝的）spaces and would never use this type of transportation．There have been some problems with snow storms like the one in the winter of the 2009 which have made the services stop for a period of time，leaving passengers in the tunnel for more than 15 hours without light，heating，food or drink，inside an unmoving train under the sea．Some of the passengers reacted very badly and have decided not to use this means of transport ever again．32．Why was the Eurotunnel not financially successful at first？A．It was free for passing trinsB．Many people disliked it．C．Its operating cost was very high．D．It was heavily in debt．33．What is Paragraph 3mainly about？A．The wonderful design of the EurotunnelB．A traveling guide to the EurotunnelC．The advantages of the Eurotunnel．D．An introduction of the Eurotunnel's equipment．34．We can infer from the text that the EurotunnelA．used environmentallyfriendly energyB．was completely built under the seabedC．was designed for passenger trainsD．operated successfully without any accident35．What is the author's attitude towards the Eurotunnel？A．Cautious B．Optimistic C．Negative D．Doubtful．第二节（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．15．（10分）A good laugh is like a mild workout．It exercises the muscles，gets theblood flowing，decreases blood pressure and improves sleep patterns and the immune system．（36）•Don't take life too seriously．We all have obstacles in life and we all make mistakes．（37）In fact，if you can laugh lightheartedly at your own fault，you'll find that you give yourself that extrahappiness and confidence increase that can get you over any obstacle．•Find the humor in a bad situation．Sure，there are some situations where you are really sad．（38）The next time you feel the stress levels rising，take a minute to think about the funny side of the situation and laugh over the things you cannot control．This will lower your blood pressure，blood sugar levels and heart rate．Remind yourself of funny moments from the past．Perhaps a friend told you a great joke the other day or your children or pets did something amusing．（39）Sometimes just reliving a funny moment can cause the endorphins （内啡肽），natural painkillers，to kick in．•（40）As the saying goes，laughter is contagious （会传染的）．So make a point of seeking out positive people who aren't afraid to laugh at themselves and are good at finding humor in life's situations．Young children are especially skilled at finding laughter and joy in everyday moments．A．Take control over your emotions．B．There is no reasonto blame yourself for it．C．However，most situations in life have funny sides．D．Surround yourself with fun people who like to laugh a lot．E．The following are some ways to enjoy more laughter and joy in your life．F．Studies show that people with petshave lower levels of depression and stress．G．Call on these memories frequently，especially when feeling sad，angry or stressed．第三部分：语言知识运用（共两节）第一节：完形填空（满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从21-40各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑．16．（30分）While high school does not generally encourage students to explore new aspects of life，college sets the stage for that exploration．I myself went through this （41）process and found somethingthat has changed my（42）at college for the better：I discovered ASL﹣American Sign Language（美式手语）．I never felt an urge to （43）any sign language before．My entire family is hearing，and so are all my friends．The （44）language were enough in all my interactions（交往）．Little did I know that I would discover my （45）for ASL．The （46）began during my first week at college．I watched as the ASL Club （47）their translation of a song．Both the hand movements and the very （48）of communicating without speaking （49）me．What I saw was completely unlike anything I had experienced in the （50）．This newness just left me（51）more．After that，feeling the need to（52）further，I decided to drop in on one of ASL club′s meetings．I only learned how to（53）the alphabet that day．Yet instead of being discouraged by my （54）progress，I was excited．I then made it a point to （55）those meetings and learn all I could．The following term，I （56）an ASL class．The professor was deaf and any talking was（57）．I soon realized that the silence was not unpleasant．（58），if there had been any talking，it would have （59）us to learn less．Now，I appreciate the silence and the （60）way of communication it opens．41．A．searching B．planning C．natural D．formal 42．A．progress B．experience C．major D．opinion 43．A．choose B．read C．learn D．create44．A．official B．foreign C．body D．spoken 45．A．love B．concern C．goal D．request 46．A．meeting B．trip C．story D．task 47．A．recorded B．performed C．recited D．discussed 48．A．idea B．amount C．dream D．reason 49．A．disturbed B．supported C．embarrassed D．attracted 50．A．end B．past C．course D．distance 51．A．showing B．acting C．saying D．wanting 52．A．exercise B．explore C．express D．explain 53．A．print B．write C．sian D．count4．A．slow B．steady C．normal D．obvious 55．A．chair B．sponsor C．attend D．organize 56．A．missed B．passed C．gave up D．registered for 57．A．prohibited B．welcomed C．ignored D．repeated 58．A．Lastly B．Thus C．Instead D．However 59．A．required B．caused C．allowed D．expected 60．A．easy B．popular C．quick D．new第二节（共15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（一个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式．17．（15分）When Jack was a small boy，he was once asked to give a speech about"A Big Challenge in My Life"．To talk before the whole class，he was （61）（terrible）shy．However，he had no other （62）（choose），though．First Jack was to draft the speech，（63）was a piece of cake for him because he was a good writer．But the hard part （64）（lie）in his oral presentation，for （65）was not allowed to read the paper．A real trial began when Jack stood on the platform（66）his legs trembling and his mind blank．He took a deep breath and tried his best （67）（calm）down．Surprisingly，it did work on him．（68） a few seconds，he was nomore nervous and finished his speech．To his surprise，he made it!From then on，his fear of talking before a big audience disappeared．Actually Jack had his confidence （69）（build）up．Now he （70）（turn）out to be a good speaker．As we know，the greater difficulty we meet on our way to success，the more likely we will be able to achieve our goals．第四部分写作（共两节）第一节短文改错（满分10分）18．（10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文．文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处．每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改．增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词．删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉．修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词．注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词．2．允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分．As the saying goes，chances favored the prepared mind．I learned this from one of my experience．I was not chosen as member of the volleyball team of our school．Because of this，I decided to give up play volleyball．Luckily，my best friend stopped me but pointed out that it was my laziness and poor preparation which led to my failure．After that，I practiced playing volleyball on every day．When another tryout arrived，I was full prepared and tried my best．As a result，I was selected and became an important player on our school team．From this，I am firmly convincing that，no matter when chances arrive，we were able to seize them as long as we get well prepared．第二节：书面表达（满分25分）19．（25分）随着高考的结束，你即将升入高三，期末考试也接踵而至，家长和老师的殷切期望，能否实现自己的目标等，给你的身心造成了巨大的压力（烦躁，失眠，精神萎靡…），因此你写电子邮件向老师求助，你的邮件应含有：1．情况描述2．求助内容3．约定交流时间和地点注意：1．字数100左右2．可适当增加细节以使行文连贯3．请以规范圆体书写，你的书写直接影响你的作文分数3分．Dear Ms/Mrs XX．，Yours sincerelyXX．2016-2017学年新疆石河子二中高二（下）期末英语试卷参考答案与试题解析第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）1．（1.5分）How will the speakers go home？A．By bus B．By taxi C．On foot．【解答】C2．（1.5分）What does Michael do？A．An accountant．B．A lawyer．C．A teacher．【解答】C3．（1.5分）What will the weather be like tomorrow afternoon？A．Cloudy．B．Sunny．C．Rainy．【解答】B4．（1.5分）What's the relationship between the two speakers？A．Boss and secretary．B．Salesman and customer．C．Teacher and student．【解答】A5．（1.5分）How much should the man pay？A．﹩14.50 B．﹩15.00 C．﹩9.90．【解答】B6．（3分）听第六段材料，回答第6至7题6．Why is the woman looking for Cynthia？A．To ask for leave B．To discuss the vacation plan C．To invite her to dinner 7．What does the man advise the woman to do？A Give Cynthia a call B．Wait for Cynthia C．Leave the form with him．【解答】AC7．（3分）听第七段材料，回答第8至9题8．What did the Harlem hero do？A．He saved a boy form subway tracks B．He save a boy form the fire C．He save a boy form a river9．What did the Harlem hero get？A．A medal and some money B．Some money and a free trip C．A medal，some money and a free trip．【解答】AC8．（4.5分）听第八段材料，回答第10至12题10．What did original price of the boots？A．﹩56．B．﹩70 C．﹩7611．What color does the woman like best？A．Orange B．Brown C．Red12．What will the woman try on？A．The pants B．The blouse C．The boots．【解答】BCB9．（6分）听第九段材料，回答第13至16题13．What did the woman do after the accident happened？A．She made a phone callB．She did nothing but waitC．She pressed the emergency button14．How many people were stuck in elevator in allA.6B.7C.815．How did the woman feel when she was stuck？A．A bit scared．B．Quite calm．C．Very angry．16．What did the woman ask the property management to do？A．Improve their service．B．Change a new elevatorC．Have the elevator repaired．【解答】CBAA10．（6分）听第十段材料，回答第17至20题17．When is the Sea World closed？A．In February．B．In March．C．In April．18．Which one is children's favorite？A．The film about the sea．B．The talk about sea animals．C．The dolphin show．19．When should you arrive at the dolphin show？A．At 1：45．B．At 1：55．C．At 2：00．20．How much should Mary pay if she comes with her 6﹣year﹣old daughter？A.11：50 pounds．B.10：50 pounds．C.9：50 pounds．【解答】BCAA第二部分阅读理解（共两节）第一节（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．11．（6分）Chester City Library offers a range of Library Special Needs services to people who don't have access to our library service in the usual way．As long as you live in Chester City，we'll provide a wide range of library services and resources including：Large printed and ordinary printed books Talking books on tape and CD DVDs and music CDs Magazines Reference and information requestsHome delivery serviceLet us know what you like to read and we will choose the resources for you．Our staff will deliver the resources to your home for free．We also provide a service where we can choose the resources for you or someone instead of you choose the things fromthe library．You can also choose the resources you need personally．Talking books and captioned videosThe library can provide talking books for people who are unable to use printed books because of eye diseases．You don't have to miss out on reading any more when you can borrow talking books from the library．If you have limited hearing which prevents you from enjoying movies，we can provide captioned videos for you at no charge．Languages besides EnglishWe can provide books in a range of languages besides English．If possible，we will request these items from the State library of NSW，Australia．How to joinContact the library Special Needs Coordinator to register or discuss if you are suitable for any of the services we provide﹣Tuesday，Wednesday and Thursday 9 am﹣5 pm on 4297 2522 for more information．21．Library Special Needs Services are meant for D．A．those who are fond of readingB．only those who have walking disabilitiesC．those who can't get medical help in Chester CityD．people living in Chester City with an illness or disability22．Which of the following statement is TRUE？BA．Few entertaining resources are offered here．B．Books with different languages are available．C．People have to choose what they need by themselves．D．People with limited hearing have to pay for captioned videos．23．To get home delivery service，you must D．A．only choose printed books B．have others choose the resources for you C．pay the library ahead of time D．register ahead of time．【解答】21．D 细节理解题：从文章第一段的句子：Chester City Library offers a range of Library Special Ne eds Services to people who don‘t have access to ourlibrary service in the usual way．可知Library Special Needs Service 意图是为那些生活在Chester City 有疾病或残疾的人．故答案选D．22．B．细节理解题：从文章倒数第二段的句子：We can provide books in a rang of languages besides English．可知可以获得不同语言的书．所以答案选B．23．D 细节理解题：从文章最后一段的句子：Contact the Library Special Needs Coordinator to register or discuss if you are eligible for any of the services we provide ﹣可知为了得到送货的服务，你应该提前登记．故答案选D．12．（8分）Nobody likes doing the dishes，but it turns out that doing this daily task might pay off in an unexpected way．According to a new study published in the Journal of Pediatrics，washing dishes by hand instead of using a dishwasher might prevent th development of allergies．Researchers in Sweden surveyed the parents of 1，029 children ages 7 and 8．They discovered thatchildren whose families hand﹣washed the dishes instead of using a machine were less likely to have allergies．Earlier research has shown that dishes washed by machine are cleaner than those washed by hand．So why would kids who eat off slightly dirtier plates be better off when we talk about preventing allergies？One explanation is based on a theory known as the"hygiene hypothesis （卫生假说），"which says the reason why kids develop allergies is that their surroundings are actually too clean．Your immune（免疫）system keeps you healthy by fighting germs （病菌）like bacteria and viruses．But when you hav allergies，it overreacts and tries to fight ordinary things like pollen （花粉）or certain foods．Being exposed to germs，particularly early in life，is good training for the immune system，says the lead author of the study，Dr．Bill Hesselmar of Queen Silvia Hospital in Sweden．"You excite the immune system in various ways and it becomes tolerant．" This study shows that while using the dishwasher might be easier，the old﹣fashioned method of cleaning up could be better for your health．24．What's the advantage of washing dishes by hand？CA．Hand﹣washed dishes are much cleaner．B．It encourages people to do housework．C．Ithelps prevent allergies．D．Dishes are easier to wash．25．What can we know about the theory of the"hygiene hypothesis"？A A．There is no harm done if kids live in a slightly dirty place．B．There is no need to keep the surroundings clean．C．It's better for kids to use clean plates to kep healthy．D．It's wise to use a dishwasher to prevent allergies．26．What does the underlined word"it"in Paragraph 4 refer to？B A．Pollen．B．The immune system．C．The germ．D．A certain food．27．What's the result when our immune system becomes tolerant？DA．It'll overreact to the foods we eat．B．It'll lead to the development of allergies．C．It'll make germs in our body more active．D．It'll prevent allergies and keep us healthy．【解答】24．C．细节理解题．根据第一段washing dishes by hand instead of using a dishwasher might prevent th development of allergies可知洗碗可以防止过敏；故选C．25．A．推理判断题．根据文章），"which says the reason why kids develop allergies is that their surroundings are actually too clean可知如果孩子住在一个稍微脏的地方对他其实没有害处；故选A．26．B．词义猜测题．根据文章But when you hav allergies，it overreacts and tries to fight ordinary things like pollen （花粉）or certain foods．可知但是当你有过敏症，它反应过度并试图象花粉普通事（花粉）或某些食物；意为免疫系统；故选B．27．D．推理判断题．根据文章says the lead author of the study，Dr．Bill Hesselmar of Queen Silvia Hospital in Sweden．"You excite the immune system in various ways and it becomes tolerant可知当我们的免疫系统变得宽容时它会防止过敏和保持我们的健康；故选D．13．（8分）Even as Google plans to test its fleet（车队）of self﹣driving cars on public roads this summer，its business model remains a bit of a mystery．By 2025，as many as 250，000self﹣driving vehicles could be sold each year globally，according to a study by an industry research firm．"Vehicles that can take anyone from A to B at the push of a button could transform mobility for millions of people，"said Chris Urmson，director of Google's self﹣driving car project．For now，Google has no plans to sell any of its self﹣driving cars．They are strictly for research．But they willhit public roads this summer near Google's headquarters in Mountain View，California．Previous testing has taken place only on closed courses．The cars are built to operate without a steering wheel，accelerator（油门）or brake pedal．"Our software and sensors do all the work，"Urmson said．"The vehicles will be very basic﹣we want to learn from them and adapt them as quickly as possible﹣but they will take you where you want to go at the push of a button．"The prototype （雏形）are the first of a 100﹣car flet the tech giant is building．In the long run，Urmson sees a future of safer roads﹣the majority of auto accidents are caused by human error﹣and fewer traffic jams．Robotic cars could also shuttle people who can't drive because of age or illness．Google has said that self﹣driving cars could launch new business models in which people buy the use of vehicles they don't own．The company has already tested other types of self﹣driving cars on public streets，including modified Lexus sport﹣utility vehicles，under a special permit program by the California Department of Motor Vehicles that requires a human driver at the controls．The state has ssued six other companies permits to operate such cars，including Delphi，Mercedes﹣Benz，Volkswagen，Tesla，Bosch and Nissan．The vehicles that will be tested on open roads this summer will have removable steering wheels，accelerators and brake pedals to allow"safety drivers"to take control if needed．。

2016-2017学年下学期高二年级期末考试英语试卷试卷满分为150分，考试时间为120分钟第一部分：听力理解(共三节，满分30分)第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，共7.5分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话你将听一遍。

例：What is the man going to read?A. A newspaper.B. A magazine.C. A book.答案是A。

1. When does the rainy season start?A. In January.B. In February.C. In N ovember.2. What does the woman need?A. A pen.B. A pencil.C. Some ink .3. Where are the two speakers?A. In a supermarket.B. In a post office.C. Ata ticket office.4. What did the woman do last night?A. She saw a movie.B. She visited her sister.C. She watched a football game.5. What are the two speakers talking about?A. Networks.B. Holidays.C. A book.第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分)听下面4段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读每小题。

听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白你将听两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。

（第二学期）期末考试英语试卷( 选修8)第一部分听力（共2小节）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秒钟的时间回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1 What time is it now?A. 10:20.B. 10:30.C.10:40.2.What does the man have？A. Cold water.B. Orange juice.C. Tea3. Which month is it now?A. October.B. November.C. December.4. How did the man come?A. By car.B. By taxi.C. By bus.5. What will the speakers do?A. Watch TV.B. Go fishingC. Go boating.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。

听完每段对话或独白后，你都有10秒钟的时间回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

请听第6段材料，回答6至7题。

6. What does the man want?A. Two hamburgersB. A cup of water.C. An ice cream.7. How much tip does the woman get?A. One dollar.B. Two dollars.C. Three dollars. 请听第7段材料，回答8至9题。

8. What will the speakers do?A. See a movie.B. Take a walk.C. Go home.9. With whom will the woman have supper this evening?A. The man.B. Her grandma.C. The man’s grandma. 请听第8段材料，回答10至12题。

2016—2017学年第二学期高二英语期末考试英语试题第Ⅰ卷第一部分阅读理解（两节共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）第一节：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。

（每小题2分，共30分）AMost people usually travelled by ship and train which are driven by steam engine. It played an important part in many kinds of vehicles several scores of years ago. Who invented steam engine and what units could be used to measure the power of engine?The word “horse-power” was first used two hundred years ago. James Watt from a worker’s family made the world fir st widely used steam engine. At first, he couldn’t tell people how powerful it was, because there were no units at that time. Watt decided to find out how much work one strong horse could do in one minute. He named that unit one horse-power. In this way he could measure the work of his steam engine.He discovered that a horse could lift a 3300-pound weight 10 feet into the air in one minute. His engine could lift a 3300-pound weight 100 feet in one minute. Because his engine did ten times as much work as the horse, Watt called it a ten horse-power engine.1. The main idea of the passage is _____.A. James Watt invented the steam engineB. James Watt first used horse-power as a unit of measureC. how much power does a horse haveD. why Watt’s engine is called a ten horse-power engine2. The story says that Watt made the first ____.A. engineB. horse-power engineC. useful engineD. widely used steam engine3. James Watt was born in _____.A. a worker’s familyB. a farmer’s familyC. a teacher’s familyD. a doctor’s4. Watt wanted to find a way to ____.A. measure the work his engine could doB. tell people how powerful his engine wasC. lift a 3300-pound weightD. both A and B5. One horse-power means the ____.A. work a horse could do in a minuteB. weight a horse could do in ten minutesC. work a horse could do in ten minutesD. weight of one horseBDaniel Boone was born in the United States in 1734. He didn't go to school and couldn't read,although he learned all about the forests,streamsand hunting. He could move silently like an Indian leaving no marks. He loved to live alone in the woods where nothing frightened him.When he grew up, he married and tried to settle down on a farm. Ayear later, however, he wasn't satisfied and decided to go into the unknown western lands, crossing the Appalachian Mountains. When he returned after two years, he became famous for his long journey. He brought valuable animal skins and told stories about the Indians.After this, he chose to keep travelling to unknown places. Once helost to the Indians in battle and was taken away. The Indians liked him and became his friends. Daniel Boone died at the age of 86. He is remembered as an explorer(探险者)and a pioneer who lived an exciting life in the early years of American nation.6.Daniel Boone's early life was mainly spent in ______ .A.learning about natureB.hunting with his friendsC.learning useful skills from the IndiansD.studying at home because he couldn't go to school7. When he got married, Daniel Boone first planned to ______.A. set up a large farmB.go on a journey with his wifeC. find food, new land for his farmD.live a peaceful life with his family8. Daniel Boone became famous because ______ .A.he travelled a lot in the western landsB.he was very good at telling storiesC.he found better animal skins than othersD.he was the first to climb the Appalachian Mountains9. Why did the Indians want to make friends with him?A.Because they wanted to learn from him.B.Because he wanted to make peace with them.C.Because they wanted to make friends with white people.D.No reason is told in this article.10. In this article, Daniel Boone is best described as ______ .A. warm-heartedB.strongC.carefulD.braveCIn sport the sexes(性别)are separate. Women and men do not run or swim in the same races. Women are less strong than men. That at least is what people say. Women are called the weaker sex, or, if men want to please them, the fair sex. But boys and girls are taught together at schools and universities. There are women who are famous Prime Ministers, scientists and writers. And women live longer than men . A European woman can expect to live until the age of 74, a man only until he is 68.Are women's bodies really weaker?The fastest men can run a mile in under 4 minutes. The best women need 4.5 minutes. Women's time are always slower than men's, but some facts are a surprise. Some of the fastest women swimmers today are teenage girls. One of them swam 400 metres in 4 minutes 21.2 seconds when she was only 16.The first‘Tartan’in film was an Olympic swimmer, Johnny Weissmuller. His fastest 400 metres was 4 minutes 49.1 seconds, which is 37.9 seconds slower than a girl 50 years later! This does not mean that women are catching men up. Conditions are very different now and sport is much more serious. It is so serious that some women athletes are given hormone (荷尔蒙)injections(注射). At the Olympics a doctor has to check whether the women athletes are really women or not. It seems sad that sport has such problems. Life can be very complicated(复杂的) when there are two separate sexes!11.Women are called the weaker sex because ______ .A.women do as much as menB.people think women are weaker than menC.sport is easier for men than for womenD.in sport the two sexes are always together12.Which of the following is true?A.Boys and girls study separately everywhere.B.Women do not run or swim in races with men.C. Famous Prime Ministers are women .D.Men can expect to live longer than women in Europe.13.“That at least is what people say”means people ______ .A.say other things , tooB.don't say this muchC.say this but may not think soD.only think this14. What problems does sport have?A.Some women athletes are actually men.B.Some women athletes are give hormone injections.C.Women and men do not run or swim in the same races.D.It is difficult to check whether women athletes are really women.15. In this passage the author implies that ______A.women are weaker than wen , but fasterB.women are slower than men, but strongerC.men are not always stronger and faster than womenD.men are faster and stronger than women第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）Have you ever had a wonderful idea and thought it would make a great invention, but didn’t know what to do next? 16 They will help you make your dreams come true and become a famous inventor.The first thing that you should do is do some research on the Internet to see if anyone else has invented it. If not, you should search through the US Patent (专利) information to see if a patent was ever created for your type of invention. 17The easiest thing to do is working with a company that can help you to make your dreams a reality. It can help you present your ideas and get your product to the right companies. One company that is very reputable (声誉好的) is “Lambert and Lambert in Minnesota”. 18 If they think your product is marketable (有销路的), they will help you to get it to the right company.Call the company and make an appointment. You will want to bring in a model of your invention and a complete description of your ideas. 19 Then when you meet with them, you can present it and they will tell you how marketable it is. If they decide to help you, they will work to present it to different companies and help you to go to the next step.Once your invention has been sold to a large company, get ready to get the benefits of becoming the next great inventor. 20 But the benefits are worth the wait.A. It may take a year or two.B. You will be the next inventor.C. Write down exactly about your invention.D. If there is no patent, go to the next step.E. You will find something new on the Internet.F. Here are some steps that you can take.G. They offer free advice for good ideas.第二部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节完形填空（共20小题：每小题1.5分，满分30分）When I was a boy, every holiday that I had seemed wonderful. My 21 took me by train or by car to a hotel by the 22 . All day, I seem to remember, I 23 on the sands with strange 24 children. We made houses and gardens, and 25 the tide destroy them. When the tide went out, we 26 over the rocks and looked down at the fish in the rock-pools.In those days the 27 seemed to shine always brightly 28 the water was always warm. Sometimes we 29 beach and walked in the country, exploring(搜寻) ruined houses and dark woods and climbing trees. There were 30 in one’s pockets or good places where one could 31 ice creams. Each day seemed a life-time.Although I am now thirty-five years old, my idea of a good 32 is much the same as it was. I 33 like the sun and warm sand and the sound of 34 beating the rocks. I no longerwish to 35 any sand house or sand garden, and I dislike sweets. 36 , I love the sea and often feel sand running through my fingers.Sometimes I 37 what my ideal(理想的) holiday will be like when I am 38 . All I want to do then, perhaps, will be to lie in bed, reading books about 39 who make houses and gardens with sands, who watch the incoming tide, who make themselves 40 on too many ices creams.21. A. teacher B. parents C. nurse D. younger sister22. A. sea B. lake C. mountain D. river23. A. played B. slept C. sat D. stood24. A. moving B. exciting C. anxious D. nervous25. A. made B. brought C. watched D. heard26. A. collected B. jumped C. turned D. climbed27. A. light B. sun C. moon D. lamp28. A. and B. yet C. but D. or29. A. left B. came to C. stood by D. played by30. A. sweets B. sand C. ice-creams D. money31. A. make B. sell C. buy D. offer32. A. house B. holiday C. garden D. tide33. A. hardly B. almost C. still D. perhaps34. A. waves B. tides C. hands D. feet35. A. destroy B. fix C. use D. build36. A. But B. However C. Otherwise D. Besides37. A. wonder B. feel C. understand D. believe38. A. strong B. weak C. young D. old39. A. children B. boys C. girls D. grown-ups40. A. happy B. tired C. sad D. sick第Ⅱ卷第二节语法填空（给出词的填词的正确形式，没有给出词的填冠词，介词，连词或副词。

2016～2017学年度第二学期高二年级期末考试英语试题考试时间：2017年7月15日满分：150分考试时长：120分钟第一部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

ABest holiday houses and B&Bs in Sicily and its islandsA Picciridda, PanareaOff the northeast coast of Sicily is tiny, carfree Panarea, an in active volcano. Its streets contain Dazwhite houses and the vi ews out to sea are dramatic. A Picciridda—“the little one” in Sicilian—is a small house with sea views from the bedroom. Ferries to t he island leave from several ports in Sicily and the Italian mai nland.Doubles from 85 per night Tel: 338 9509366La Casa del Vigneto, SalinaA quiet island retreat(隐居处) where there's little to do besides walking, wine tasting and enjoying sunsets. It's a surprisingly stylish place for naturelov ers seeking privacy and peace. There is a large lawn with sun beds and some chairs. The balconies covered with climbers mean you can eat outdoors or sit and admire the ocean views .Doubles from 1，465 per week Tel: 338 9608713Baglio di Pianetto, Santa Cristina Gela, SicilyThis 18thcentury farm reflects the status of its original Venetia n owners. Now you can stay in formalyetfriendly Baglio. Bedro oms have extra kingsize beds and big, bright bathrooms. Sitti ng by the 3.3metre pool, it feels more remote here than it reall y is. Take a cookery course, go walking and explore by bike ( provided)．Twins and doubles from 122 per night Tel: 091 8570148 Villa Punta Secca, Ragusa, SicilyThe beach is what it's all about in Punta Secca. With its beaut iful sands and clear waters, it's busy in summer, heaven out o f season. It was built 10 years ago by the architect owner. The re are no sea views but it's steeped in character. The kitchen is aimed at real cooks.Doubles from 139 per night Tel: 093 30109991．What can we know about a Picciridda, Panarea?A．It provides free parking. B．It can be reached by wat er.C．It is the smallest hotel in Italy. D．The volcanoes there often erupt.2．Which is a good place to escape from the crowded world? A．A Picciridda, Panarea. B．La Casa del Vigneto, Sal ina.C．Villa Punta Secca, Ragusa, Sicily. D．Baglio di Pianetto, Santa Cristina Gela, Sicily.3．What can visitors do living in Baglio di Pianetto? A．Swim in the pool. B．Rent bikes to explore. C．Experience ancient life. D．Chat with the original ow ners.4．Which number should you call if you prefer a holiday on th e beach?A．338 9509366. B．338 9608713. C．091 8570148. D．0 93 3010999.BNaylor was working as an artist, doing jobs for a PR company . But a phone call years ago found him a new career.“I got a random phone call one day，” he says. “They asked me if I could make a picture in somebody's lawn(草坪), and I thought: ‘well, you can make a picture out of anythin g, can't you？’” As a result, the finished masterpiece ended u p in the newspapers and, before he knew it, Naylor had a new profession: lawn artist.With a background in art, rather than gardening, battling natur e was a new experience for Naylor when he started. “It was a new challenge and it was very hard to research lawn art. How do you do it? There's not much of it out there. So I had to wor k out how it would work, and what I'd need.” He says.As a lawn artist, however, there is no room for error. And ther e's no time to wait for the grass to grow back again if it all goe s wrong. So Naylor has to get it right for the first time. “If you a ccidentally cut the wrong bit off, you can't just patch(修补) it up again. You can't start again.”“Planning is key，” he says. “Grass is not a nice artistic mediu m. It's not very easy to handle.” Besides, lawn art may be imp ressive, but it only happens during the summer. “The rest of my year, I'm painting or using pens, pencils—normal things.”He may have cut out a new professional field, but he sees it like any other art project. “When you become a lawn artist, you have to say yes to any challenge.”However, as the rain falls over each new artwork, the grass s oon grows back andthe image is quickly lost. “That's the annoying thing about nat ure，” says Naylor.5．How was Naylor's first art work in the lawn?A．It was only a small one. B．It was difficult to create. C．It made him famous. D．It was created in winter. 6．What matters most to a lawn artist?A．Accuracy. B．Opportunity. C．Knowledge. D．Courage .7．What can we infer about lawn art?A．It has a long history. B．It can be created randomly. C．Rain is a help to the lawn art. D．It is a combination of ar t and gardening.CThe days of staring at the computer screen pretending to take an interest in an assignment even though you are bored out of your mind may soon be coming to an end. That's because computers of the future will be able to detect boredom and ev en react to it in real time.But before you get concerned, the machine is not reading you r mind. It is just keeping track of the constant involuntary mov ements that people exhibit when in front of a computer or eve n a television. These are not the bigger instrumental actions li ke moving a mouse or using the remote, but sensitive hardly noticeable movements like scratching. Researcher Witchel sa ys the level of movement directly shows how absorbed the pe rson is in what he/she is reading or watching—the higher the interest level, the less the movement!To test the theory, Witchel and his team invited 27 people and exposed them to a variety of digital content for three minutes at a time. The activities ranged from playing online games to r eading documents like the EU banking regulations that most p eople would find boring.A video motion (动作) tracker monitored their movements as they powered throu gh each assignment. Just as the researchers had suspected, the involuntary actions decreased remarkably, by as much as 42%, when the subjects were totally absorbed in what they w ere reading or seeing.Fortunately, the scientists are not planning to use the findings to create machines that report students who are not focusing at school. Instead, they believe that applying the motion detecting technology to future computers will help improve the digit al learning experience.The scientists say being able to judge the student's interest level will enable educators to adjust the materials in real time and reengage the student. Witchel also believes that the tech nology can provide filmmakers with honest audience opinions. 8．Which movement does the machine keep track of? A．Breathing. B．Typing. C．Scratching. D．Walking. 9．What might people's high level of movement indicate durin g TVwatching?A．They are getting excited. B．They are feeling bored. C．They are very interested. D．They are thinking actively. 10．How did the researchers come to the conclusion?A．By a followup survey. B．By analysing previous data. C．By means of questionnaires. D．By observing participant s' performance.11．Which field will detecting technology be applied to? A．Agriculture. B．Politics. C．Industry. D．Education.DThis month, Germany’s transport minister, Alexander Dobrindt , proposed the first set of rules for autonomous vehicles(自主驾驶车辆). They would define the driver’s role in such cars and gover n how such cars perform in crashes where lives might be lost.The proposal attempts to deal with what some call the “death valley” of autonomous vehicles: the grey area between semi-autonomous and fully driverless cars that could delay the driv erless future.Dobrindt wants three things: that a car always chooses proper ty(财产) damage over personal injury; that it never distinguishes be tween humans based on age or race; and that if a human rem oves his or her hands from the driving wheel — to check emai l, say — the car’s maker is responsible if there is a crash.“The change to the road traffic law will permit fully automatic d riving,” says Dobrindt. It will put fully driverless cars on an equ al legal footing to human drivers, he says.Who is responsible for the operation of such vehicles is not cl ear among car makers, consumers and lawyers. “The liability(法律责任) issue is the biggest one of them all,” says Natasha Merat at the University of Leeds, UK.An assumption behind UK insurance for driverless cars, introduced earlier this year, insists that a human “ be watchful and monitoring the road” at every moment.But that is not what many people have in mind when thinking of driverless cars. “When you say ‘driverless c ars’, people exp ect driverless cars.” Merat says. “You know — no driver.” Bec ause of the confusion, Merat thinks some car makers will wait until vehicles can be fully automated without operation. Driverless cars may end up being a form of public transport ra ther than vehicles you own, says Ryan Calo at Stanford Unive rsity, California. That is happening in the UK and Singapore, where government-provided driverless vehicles are being launched.That would go down poorly in the US, however. “The idea that the government would take over driverless cars and treat the m as a public good would get absolutely nowhere here,” says Calo.12. What does the phrase “death valley” in Paragraph 2 refer t o?A. A place where cars often break down.B. A case where pa ssing a law is impossible.C. An area where no driving is permitted.D. A situation wher e drivers’ role is not clear.13. What do consumers think of the operation of driverless ca rs?A. It should get the attention of insurance companies.B. It should be the main concern of law makers.C. It should not cause deadly traffic accidents.D. It should involve no human responsibility.14. Driverless vehicles in public transport see no bright future in __________.A. SingaporeB. the UKC. the USD. Germany15. What could be the best title for passage?A. Autonomous Driving: Whose Liability? B. Fully Automatic Cars: A New InventionC. Autonomous Vehicles: Driver RemovedD. Driverless Car s: Root of Road Accidents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。

2016~2017高二下期末考试英语试题第一部分听力（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。

例： How much is the shirt?A.£ 19.15B.£ 9.18C.£ 9.15答案是 C。

1.What are the speakers talking about?A. Having a birthday party.B. Doing some exercise.C. Getting Lydia a gift.2.What is the woman going to do?A. Help the man.B. Take a bus.C. Get a camera.3.What does the woman suggest the man do?A. Tell Kate，s to stop.B. Call Kate’s friends.C. Stay away from Kate.4.Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a wine shop.B. In a supermarket.C. In a restaurant.5.What doer the woman mean?A. Keep the window closed.B. Go out for fresh air,C. Turn on the fan.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。

2016-2017学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题本试卷共150分答题时间120分钟第一部分：听力（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）第一节（共5小题）1. Who is paying the lunch now?A.They share the bill.B.The woman.C.The man.2. Who are the two speakers?A.Workers.B.Students.C.Teachers.3. What will the speakers do over the weekend?A.Go camping.B.Stay at home.C.Climb mountains.4. Where are the speakers?A.In a bookstore.B.On a bus.C.At home.5. What does the man ask the woman to do?A.Get his key.B.Start the car.C.Wait for him.第二节（共5小题）听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。

6. Why does the woman call the man?A.To tell him the time and place of a meeting.B.To tell him how to get to Birmingham.C.To tell him to visit Don White.7. Which train is the woman taking?A.The 10:17.B.The 10:45.C.The 11:15.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。

8. When is their flight?A.In the morning.B.In the afternoon.C.In the evening.9. Why do the speakers need to stop off in Hong Kong?A.Direct flights are more expensive.B.They plan to do some shopping there.C.There are no non-stop flights to Singapore.10. How long will the speakers be away from home?A.Two days.B.Ten days.C.Twelve days.第二部分：笔试第一节：单项选择（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）。