甘肃省临夏中学2017_2018学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题
甘肃省临夏中学2017-2018学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题
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。
A
An old lady in a plane had a blanket（毯子）over her head and she did not want to take it off . The air hostess spoke to her, but the old lady sa id, “I have never been in a plane before , and I am frightened. I am going to keep this blanket over my head until we are back on the ground again !”
Then the captain came. He said, “Madam, I am the captain of this plane. The weather is fine, there are no clouds in the sky, and everything is going very well. ”But she continued to hide.
So the captain turned and started to go back. Then the old lady looked out from under the blanket with one eye and said, “I am sorry, young man, but I don’t like planes and I am never going to fly again. But I’ll say one thing, ”She continued kindly, “You and your wife keep your plane very clean!”
1. An old lady had ___________.
A. a blanket over her head B glasses C. a coat D. a basket
2. The old lady had never been _________ before.
A. abroad
B. home
C. in hospital
D. in a plane
3. The woman didn’t like planes and she was never going ___________.
A. to travel
B. to fly again
C. to go abroad
D. to go home
B
It was a village in India. The people were poor. However, they were not unhappy. After all, their forefathers had lived in the same way for centuries. Then one day, some visitors from the city arrived. They told the villagers there were some people elsewhere who liked to eat frog's legs. However, they did not have enough frogs of their own, and so they wanted to buy frogs from other
places. This seemed like money for nothing. There were millions of frogs in the
fields around，and they were no use to the villagers. All they had to do was catch them. Agreement was reached，and the children were sent into the fields to catch frogs. Every week a truck arrived to collect the catch and hand over the money. For the first time, the people were able to dream of a better future. But
the dream didn't last long. The change was hardly noticed at first, but it seemed as if the crops were
not doing so well. More worrying was that the children fell ill more often, and
there seemed to be more insects around lately. The villagers decided that they couldn't just wait to see the crops failing
and the children getting weak. They would have to use the money earned to buy pesticides (杀虫剂) and medicines. Soon there was no money left. Then the people realized what was happening. It was the frog. They hadn't been useless. They had been doing an important job—eating insects. Now with so many frogs killed, the insects were increasing more rapidly. They were damaging
the crops and spreading diseases. Now，the people are still poor. But in the evenings they sit in the village square and listen to sounds of insects and frogs. These sounds of the night now
have a much deeper meaning.
4. From Paragraph 1，we learn that the villagers________.
A. worked very hard for centuries
B. dreamed of having a better life
C. lived a different life from their forefathers
D. were poor but somewhat content
5. Why did the villagers agree to sell frogs?
A. They needed money to buy medicine.
B. The frogs were easy money.
C. They wanted to please the visitors.
D. The frogs made too much noise.
6. What might be the cause of the children's sickness?
A. The crops didn't do well.
B. The pesticides were overused.
C. The visitors brought in diseases.
D. There were too many insects.
7. What can we infer from the last sentence of the text?
A. Happiness comes from peaceful life in the country.
B. Health is more important than money.
C. Good old days will never be forgotten.
D. The harmony between man and nature is important.
C King's College Summer School
King's College Summer School is an annual( 每年的) training program for high
school students at all levels who want to improve their English. Courses are
given by the teachers of King's College and other colleges in New York. Trips to
museums and culture centers are also organized. This year's summer school will
be from July 25 to August 15.
More information is as follows: Application (申请) date
● Students in New York should send their
applications before July 18, 2007.
● Students of other cities should send
their applications before July 16,
2007.
● Foreign students sho uld send their
applications before July 10, 2007.
Courses ● English Language Spoken English: 22 hours Reading and Writing: 10 hours ● American History: 16 hours ● American Culture: 16 hours
Steps
● A letter of self-introduction
● A letter of recommendation(推荐)
﹡ The letters should be written in English with all the necessary information. Cost ● Daily lessons: $200 ● Sports and activities: $100 ● Travels: $200 ● Hotel service: $400
﹡You may choose to live with your
friends or relatives in the same
city.
Please write to
Thompson, Sanders
1026 King' s Street
New York, NY 10016, USA
E-mail: KC-Summer-School@ yahoo, com
8. You can most probably read the text in ________.
A. a travel guide
B. a textbook
C. a newspaper
D. a telephone book
9. Which of the following is true about King' s College Summer School?
A. Visits to museums and culture centers are part of the program.
B Only top students can take part in the program.
C. King' s College Summer School is run every other year.
D. Only the teachers of King' s College give courses.
10. If you are to live with your relatives in New York, you will have to pay the school _________.
A. $200
B. $500
C. $400
D. $900
11. What information can you get from the text?
A. You can write to Thompson only in English.
B The program will last two mon ths.
C. As a Chinese student, you can send your application on July 14, 2007.
D. You can get in touch with the school by e-mail or by telephone.
D
Since 1984, Philadelphia has been cleaning up its act. One by one, graffiti-covered walls are being changed into outdoor art. So far, more than 1,800 murals （壁画）have been painted. Philadelphia now has more murals than any other American city.
The walls that were once ugly with graffiti（涂鸦）are now covered with beautiful pictures of historical heroes and modern art, thanks to the Mural Arts Program (MAP). Its work makes schools and public places attractive, and its citizens very proud. The program be gan as part of Philadelphia's Anti-Graffiti Network. Jane Golden is the MAP's artistic director. "When people ask me what our program is about," she says, "I answer them with one word: hope." Each year, the MAP offers youth art programs and workshops. Some one-time graffiti writers even help paint MAP murals.
The MAP's work, says Golden, is all about developing a sense of community （社区）．When a neighborhood requests a mural, the MAP works with the people there to develop a message. Some messages have been "Safe Streets," "Love and Care," and "Peace Walk."
The MAP receives up to 50 requests for murals each week. Last year, the workers painted 140 murals.
"The making of a mural enters people's collective memory as an extraordinary, pleasant moment in neighborhood history" says Golden, who began as a muralist in Los Angeles.
12．What can be the best title for the text?
A. Love, from Graffiti Writers to Muralists
B. Hope, One Wall at a Time
C. Jane, an Excellent Mural Artist
D. MAP, a New Company in Philadelphia
13. What is the Mural Arts Program in Philadelphia aimed at?
A. Protecting the neighborhood.
B. Helping the young find jobs.
C. Fighting against graffiti.
D. Attracting more visitors.
14．How does the MAP decide on the message for a mural?
A. By learning from the young graffiti writers.
B. By having discussions with people in the community.
C. By seeking advice from the city government
D. By studying the history of the city.
15. Which of the following words best describes the work of the MAP?
A. Difficult.
B. Successful.
C. Dangerous. D Experimental．
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选
项（请将答案涂至答题卡71—75处）。
Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways. 16 Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test. Third, note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest.
You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a
t extbook or doing research for a report. 17 .Whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process. 18 The following methods may work best for you.
● Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it.
●Carefully read the text and watch for words that ca n show main points and supporting facts.
● Write your notes in your own words.
● 19
● Note any question s or ideas you may have about what was said or written.
As you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand(速记). When you do, be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them all the time. 20
A. There are three practical note-taking methods.
B. You must write your notes on separate paper.
C. Otherwise, you may not be able to read your notes later.
D. You will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.
E. That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes.
F. First, the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and remember it.
G. Use words, not complete sentences.
第二部分语言知识运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
In a land far away, once upon a time there was great poverty （贫困）,and only the rich could manage without great _21_. Three of those rich men and their servants were_22_together on a road when they came to a very_23_village.
The first could not stand seeing the poverty, _24 he took all the gold and jewels from his wagons (四轮载重马车) and shared _25 out among the villagers. He wished them all the best of luck, and he left.
The second rich man ,seeing the _26 situation, stopped for a short time and gave _27 all his food and drink, since he _28 see that money would be of little _29 to them. He made sure that they each _30 their fair share and would have enough food to _31 for some time . Then, he left.
The third rich man, on seeing such poverty, _32 and went straight through the _33 without stopping. The two other rich men saw this from a distance and
commented with each other_34 the third rich man lacked sympathy. It was _35
that they themselves had been there to offer help.
However, three days later, they 36 the third rich man ,who was coming in
the opposite direction . He was 37 travelling quickly, but his wagons, 38
the gold and valuables they had been 39 ,were now full of farming tools and
bags of 40 .He was rushing back to help them out of poverty.
21. A loss B. problems C expectations D success
22. A travelling B. standing C. gathering D
running
23. A faraway B. different C. ancient D. poor
24. A so B. unless C. because D. if
25. A anything B.. nothing C.. those D. them
26.Aworrying B. curious C. dangerous D.
puzzling
27. A his servants B. the others C. the villagers D.
the rest
28. A might B. could C. should D. must
29. A interest B. concern C. attraction D. use
30. A. returned B. gained C. offered D.
received
31.A.remain B..supply https://www.wendangku.net/doc/d816354397.html,st D.share
32.A.turned back B.set out C. speeded D.
showed off
33. https://www.wendangku.net/doc/d816354397.html,nd B.village C.field D.road
34.A.whether B.how C.where D.when
35. A.certain B.true C.strange D.good
36. A. met B.welcomed C. accepted D. persuaded
37A.already B. always C.still D. indeed 38. A. except B. apart from C. along with D.
instead of
39. A. carrying B. loading C. treasuring D.
earning
40.A. food B. jewels C. seeds D. money 第二节语法填空(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填人一个适当的
词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空.
There was once a boy who had a temper. His father gave him a bag of nails and
told him that_______(41) he lost his temper, he must hammer a nail into the back
of the fence.
The first day the boy ___42__(drive)37 nails into the fence. Over the next
few weeks as he learned to control his anger, the number of nails hammered
___43__ (gradual) decreased. He discovered ___44__ was easier to hold his temper
than to drive nails into the fence.
Finally the day came ___45__ he didn’t lose his temper. He told his father
and his father suggested that the boy now___46__ (pull) out one nail for each
day so that he was able to hold his anger. The days passed and the boy told his
father that all the nails were gone.
The father took the boy ___47__ the hand and led him to the fence. He said,
“Look at the holes in the fence. The fence will never be the same. When you say
things in anger, they leave a scar (疤痕) just like the___48__ on the fence. It
won’t matter how many times you say I am sorry, but ___49__ wound is still
there. A verbal wound is as bad as a physical one. Friends are very rare. They
make you smile and encourage you __50__ (success). They len d an ear, and always
want to open the ir hearts to us.”
第三部分写作(共两节，满分30分)
第一节短文改错(共10小题；每小题l分，满分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：在错的词下划一横线，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. 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Dear editor,
In the past my hometown was used to be a beautiful place. Thick trees and green grass could be seen in everywhere. In order to build house and grow more crops, people cut down more and more trees. With time went on, the whole forest was almost destroyed. The green hills have changed into wasteland. As result, sandstorms struck us now and then, from that we suffer a lot. However, I do hope all the people should realize the terribly result of not caring about our environment. What's more, they should take good care of the forests and plant trees instead of cutting them down to improve our living conditions.
第二节书面表达（满分20分）
假如你是李华，你校将迎接英国学生代表团。作为学校书法社团的部长，请你写一篇发言稿，要点如下：
1. 介绍书法用具；
2. 阐述学习书法的好处；
3. 邀请英国同学参与。
注意：
1．词数100左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头和结尾已为你写好。参考词汇：书法calligra phy;
文房四宝：the Four Treasures of the study—writing brush, ink stick, paper and ink slab
Dear friends,
We’d like to share our culture with you by introducing you to the art of Chinese calligraphy.
___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___
Yours,
Li Hua
2018期末试卷答案
阅读理解
1-3 ADB 4-7 DBDD 8-11 CABA 12-15 BCBB 16-20 FDEGC
完型填空
21-25 BADAD 26-30 ACBDD 31-35 CCBBD 36-40 ACDAC
语法填空
41. every time 根据上下文，这里应该填意为“每次”的连词
42. drove 此处应该是谓语动词的过去式。
43. gradually 这里需要副词修饰动词decreased，意为“逐渐减少”。
44. it 这里作形式主语指代后面的不定式短语。
45. when 引导定语从句修饰主语the day，因谓语动词太短仅came一个词，故将从句后置。全句意思是：他不发脾气的那一天终于到来了。
46.(should) pull suggest (建议)后的宾语从句谓语动词常用虚拟语气，即
should + V-原形，should 可省略。
47. by take sb.by the hand是习惯搭配，凡表示“拉、拖、握、揪、牵”等意思的英语动词都是这个搭配，即
take ize/pull/lead…sb.by the sleeve/hair/arm se/ear…。
48. ones 指代上文的scar，这里用复数指代篱笆上被钉子顶过的洞痕。
49. the wound在这里是特指前面提到的疤痕scar，故应该加定冠词。
50. to succeed 鼓励某人做某事：encourage sb. to do sth. 。
改错
1.去掉was
2.去掉in
3.house→houses
4.With→As或went →going
5. As a result
6. that改为
which 7.struck→strike8.However→So/therefore9.terribly→
terrible 10.they→we
写作
Dear friends,
We’d like to share our culture with you by introducing you to the art of Chinese calligraphy.
As you can see, all the Chinese characters hanging here are wri tten with the Four Treasures of the study---
writing brush, ink stick, paper and ink slab, which enjoy a long his tory and a good reputation as well.
For Chinese, calligraphy serves the purpose of conveying thoughts and showing the beauty of the lines. Not only is it a practical t echnique for writing Chinese characters, but also a unique art which can help purify our souls.
Afterwards, we’ll break into groups so that you can join us. I promise you can feel the beauty and power of writing. Please enjoy yourselves!