上海市2018年高二英语下学期期末考试免费试卷

1. 语法填空

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Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. Not everything goes the way you want it to. You may go to a restaurant and order a nice meal. But your order is wrong or not cooked properly. You may buy a product 【1】 breaks the next day. These kinds of experiences make you want to complain. However, if you speak angrily to people, they 【2】 (become) defensive. Then they are less likely to help you. A more effective way to get 【3】 you want is to stay calm. Use polite language and a friendly tone of voice. Start with phrases such as, “I’m sorry to bother you, but ...” or “Excuse me, but could you ...?” For example, “I’m sorry to bother you, but I ordered potato soup, not vegetable.” Phrasing your complaint as a question also helps. People like 【4】 (ask) rather than told! “Could you help me?.” I just bought this phone case yesterday, but it’s 【5】 (crack). When 【6】 (try) to correct a problem, don’t blame the person you’re talking to. There is no faster way to make someone defensive than by blaming them. Use the phrase, “I know this isn’t your fault, but ...” or “There has been a misunderstanding.” These phrases let people know you are only angry at the situation. Assigning blame isn’t as 【7】 (important) as getting a problem fixed! There are honest mistakes, but at times someone 【8】 try to take advantage of you. In that case, don’t say “Hey! You’re trying to cheat me!” Instead use the phrase, “I understood that ...”For example, “I understood that the service charge 【9】 (include) in the price.” Then give the person a chance to answer. 【10】 you don’t get what you want with polite conversation, ask to speak to a manager or supervisor. But usually, you’ll find that polite words and smile will resolve a situation.

2. 短文填空

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Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one more word than you need. New Year’s Resolutions (决心) It’s January 1, the day when many people around the world announce their New Year’s resolutions. In theory, a new year should be the time when people change their habits. In 【1】, it doesn’t work that way. There are some advantages to choosing January 1 to start new habits. For one thing, it comes right after several holidays. And for many people, holidays are 【2】with food, often food that isn’t very healthy. After a month or so of lots of eating, people begin to realize that they need to 【3】. It’s no wonder that losing weight is one of the most 【4】resolutions every year! While many people’s 【5】to change is real, most New Year’s resolutions don’t last all year, or even all month. One survey indicated that the average resolution only lasts three and a half weeks! For many, an honest resolution might be: “I will eat healthy food until I start longing for dessert, and then I’ll go back to eating 【6】.” One common problem with New Year’s resolutions is that they aren’t specific enough. Maybe you 【7】to eat healthier or be friendlier. But if you don’t have a plan, how will you know if you’ve reached your goal? Generally, resolutions tend to fade (渐弱) out of your 【8】. They’ll return again the next year when you start 【9】about resolutions again. Resolutions often 【10】, but don’t be discouraged. If there’s something you want to change about your life, it won’t hurt to try. And if you fail now, don’t worry. Lunar New year is right around the corner!

3. 完形填空

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First day How to Keep Your Job Many companies hand out an employee handbook on the first day. In many cases the handbook goes home with the employee and _______in a drawer. As a result employees will find themselves in ______- most frequently for breaking a rule regarding calling in sick - and wonder why. But the procedure is ________spelled out in the handbook. The new employee needs to read and understand the handbook. It is not easy being a new employee. It is the new worker who needs to ___in with the old-timers. They were there first. Taking the first step is difficult for both the new and old workers. I suggest ______someone who looks like they have been around a while. Many older workers take _____in breaking in new workers. Speaking of breaking in: it is not ____for new workers to be a focus of a few jokes. It is best to learn to laugh at yourself and become a part of the group. First week The new employee can learn by ______what is appropriate workplace behavior and follow that example. New workers are famous for trying to learn the whole business at once. They try to do the impossible and are _______to ask questions. If you make a mistake, don’t hide it. Those who have been around have made the same mistake and know how to correct it. Doing _____business on work time is always questionable. Doing this as a new worker gets you off on the _______foot. First three months Many businesses have probation (试用期) periods of various lengths. Companies that require probation periods may have mid-point meetings where the worker can learn how they are doing. Those who don’t have ______probation periods feel the worker should prove themselves in the first three months. There is a(n) ______in thinking you are home free once you pass probation. After some time the novelty wears off and the job is _______exciting. People have the capacity to make any job interesting or _____. 【1】A.puts away B.keeps off C.breaks away D.ends up 【2】A.trouble B.surprise C.advance D.person 【3】A.correctly B.normally C.clearly D.mainly 【4】A.absorb B.fit C.touch D.give 【5】A.picking B.teaching C.requiring D.proving 【6】A.sympathy B.opportunity C.pride D.benefit 【7】A.usual B.unfair C.unclear D.unusual 【8】A.discussion B.observation C.communication D.analysis 【9】A.embarrassed B.encouraged C.stimulated D.astonished 【10】A.commercial B.specific C.general D.personal 【11】A.right B.wrong C.opposite D.left 【12】A.public B.acceptable C.formal D.authentic 【13】A.danger B.advantage C.notice D.assignment 【14】A.in all B.at all C.in return D.no longer 【15】A.demanding B.boring C.rewarding D.exciting

4. 阅读理解

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The first Winter Olympics was held in France in 1924. Originally called “Winter Sports Week,” the game consisted of just 16 events, ranging from speed skating to ski jumping. Of the more than 250 people who took part in the games, only 11 were women. The latter only took part in the figure- skating competition. The team from Norway, a northern country with a tradition of excellence in winter sports, won 17 medals, 10 of them in skiing events. Charles Jewtraw won America’s only gold medal in the 500- meter speed-skating competition. After 1924, the Winter Olympics were held every four years until 1938. They couldn’t be held in 1940 and 1944 because the Second World War was raging in Europe. The Winter Olympics resumed in 1948 and have been held every four years since then. This year’s Winter Olympic Games are taking place in PyeongChang, Republic of Korea. This is the second Olympics to be held in Korea. Athletes will take part in 15 sport disciplines and 102 events. These games will be the first Winter Games to award more than 100 gold medals. Six new events will be featured this year: snowboard big air (men and women), speed skating mass start (men and women), curling mixed doubles and an Alpine skiing team event. Of the fixed events, Sports Illustrated magazine ranks snowboarding, figure skating and freestyle skiing as the most popular. Snowboarding energizes audiences who love the speed, height and style of it. Figure skating is the most elegant of the Olympic sports. Freestyle skiers navigate steep, bumpy ground and do amazing tricks. 【1】What does this article imply about the 1924 Winter Olympics? A.Nearly all of the participants were male. B.Ticket sales were higher than expected. C.Awards weren’t presented until the end of each day. D.Some of the facilities weren’t ready in time. 【2】What can readers learn about the event that an American won? A.The injuries he suffered. B.The distance he covered. C.The strategy he adopted. D.The training he received. 【3】What prevented the Winter Olympics from taking place between 1938 and 1948? A.A leadership crisis. B.A cultural debate. C.A series of elections. D.A military conflict. 【4】Why does the article emphasize the number of gold medals at the 2018 Winter Olympics? A.It’ll put increased pressure on teams. B.It’ll vary from one day to the next. C.It’ll disappoint some of the athletes. D.It’ll be higher than ever before.

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What Defines a Generation? People who belong to the same generation have similar characteristics and shared experiences. They relate better to each other than with people who are older or younger. Generations often differ in beliefs and attitudes. These differences can explain why people have difficulty relating to or understanding another generation. A “generation gap” can exist in families, at work or in the classroom. The characteristics and dates of each generation might also vary by area or country. 【1】Why does “generation gap” exist between the young and the old according to the passage? A.Because they have the similar characteristics and experiences. B.Because they have different beliefs and attitudes. C.Because they have difficulty in explaining to each other. D.Because they are unwilling to understand each other. 【2】How many generations are mentioned in the passage? A.4. B.5. C.6. D.7. 【3】Which generation is introduced both positively and negatively in the passage? A.The Greatest Generation. B.Baby Boomers. C.Generation Z. D.Millennials.

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Do Smartphones Make Us Smarter? Should teachers allow cellphones in a classroom? Teachers worry that phones distract students during class, but phones can also be a research tool. The question is not just whether or not smartphones are useful in class. It’s also about negotiating a shift in education, where students use technology to participate in their own learning. Then again, even if phones can be used for assignments, students can be easily tempted into answering texts or checking social media instead. A recent study on the way smartphones interfere with learning might help shed some light on the issue. In April 2017, researchers published findings showing how students were affected by their phones in the classroom. They explored the differences in student performance in four cases: open phone use allowed, phones allowed in the room but could not be used, no phones in the classroom and a non-instruction control group. After watching a 20-minute video, students took a short quiz. The result? Students in a room without any cellphones performed significantly better on the test. Scientists believe the way we attach ourselves to our phones could be the problem. Have our phones controlled our minds? It feels as if smartphones have been around forever. But the first iPhone only came out in 2007, just eleven years ago. In these eleven short years, phones have become a major part of our lives. They have become so entrenched (根深蒂固的) in society that many people are lost without them. Technology developers such as Google would like us to use smartphones in all parts of daily lives. Through the ready access of information, the goal is to enlarge human intelligence. With mobile devices, we can use digital assistants like Siri to answer questions without even typing a word. We are now in an age when many people can’t imagine life without a phone. There is even a name for the anxiety caused by not having one -nomophobia. This is the powerful feeling people get when they don’t have signal, their battery is about to die, or they are separated from their phone. This fear of missing out on important information or connections can have a controlling effect on our lives. And it can divide our attention from other important things, such as learning. 【1】Why do teachers worry about smartphones’ distracting students during class according to the passage? A.Because smartphones can be used as a research tool. B.Because students can use smartphones to discuss. C.Because students can’t help doing something else in class. D.Because smartphones can do assignments for students. 【2】What does the phrase shed light on in Para 2 most probably mean? A.discover accidentally B.describe correctly C.develop gradually D.explain clearly 【3】Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A.Smartphones have already become a part of our life. B.Smartphones have already controlled our minds. C.Typewriters will disappear due to smartphones. D.People will become smarter thanks to smartphones. 【4】What can be inferred from the passage? A.People can’t live normally without a phone nowadays. B.Some diseases are actually connected with a phone. C.A phone will control our life completely some day. D.A phone is greatly distracting our attention from learning.

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The Waverly Pilot (翻译耳机) Technology seems to be advancing daily, but the Pilot by Waverly Labs, the world’s first translation earpiece, might be a truly huge step forward for communication. The product Though the Pilot is still very much in development, the product will be sold as two earpieces and a smartphone app. When first released, the technology will translate between only five European languages -English, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese.【1】The app runs speech recognition, machine translation and speech synthesis processes before sending the new speech to the listener’s earpiece. Applications 【2】The added convenience of these will make the device useful in several social spheres, particularly business and travel. While sales meetings and tourism may be revolutionized by the Pilot, the desire to communicate with a foreign crush inspired Waverly Labs’ CEO to develop it. Sci-fi dreams coming true 【3】It reached its US$75,000 goal in 15 minutes, US$ 1 million in hours and eventually more than US$2 million with the help of over 11,000 backers. It seems that the Pilot captured the imagination of many who had seen similar technology in science fiction, like a Forbes writer expressed it in the following quote. “The Waverly Labs Pilot is as close as I’ve seen to the Universal Translator I was promised by Star Trek when I was a kid.” Flying into the future Though the Pilot’s translation app is available now, the entire earpiece package is planned for delivery in May 2017 at a retail cost of US$250 to $300.【4】Additional language packages will be developed and sold soon after the product’s release so that people everywhere can make use of this amazing device. A.The earpiece has microphones to isolate the speaker’s voice, after which the speech will be sent to the app. B.The pilot can translate the information without any delay and pass it to the listener as quickly as possible. C.The product proved to be a great success the first time it appeared in the market, which helped its backers realize their dreams. D.The Pilot is joining other translators like Skype Translator and Google Translate, but it’s the first to add earpieces to the concept. E.For now, Waverly Labs is still hard at work improving the Pilot’s speed of translation and developing an offline mode. F.When the fundraising for the Pilot was launched on Indiegogo in May this year, it became apparent just how much the market wanted the product.

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Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible. The Call of Croatia There is truly something for everyone in the nation of Croatia in southeastern Europe. The Islands Those who love the ocean and a slow pace will fall in love with Croatia. It boasts over 1,000 islands in the Adriatic Sea along its coast. Though the choices are endless, many desire to visit the island of Pag. It’s famous for its parties but also features a resort and a carnival. A bridge from the European continent makes it very easy to get to. Hvar is also a popular island with its fragrant fields of flowers and good weather. Some hotels offer discounts if it rains and free rooms if it snows! The parks Croatia is also home to eight national parks, including the breathtaking Plitvice Lakes. It’s noted for its 16 colorful lakes and a series of waterfalls. Paklenica National Park offers something completely different — a landscape that doubles fort the Old West. Its wild lands are perfect for both mountain hikes and nature walks. The cities The natural beauty of Croatia should not keep visitors from its urban centers, though. Dubrovnik has been called “the pearl of the Adriatic” with its Old Town, a World Heritage Site. Its city walls are from another time, yet its cable cars are a modern way to experience the area. The capital, Zagreb, has the most museums per square meter in the world. Visit St. Mark’s Church, the Museum of Arts and Crafts or one of its many cafes. The festivals Croatia is also surprisingly well-known for its music festivals. Return to the party island of Pag for Electro Dance Madness. In its second year, the event has attracted thousands onto its dance platform over the sea. Croatia’s biggest open-air festival is Zagreb’s INmusic, which has received top international praise. Tickets are very reasonable, and its Lake Jarun location offers outdoor activities as well. Midnight parties, urban explorers and nature lovers will all be at home in Croatia.

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Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 【1】老师讲课的时候学生窃窃私语是不礼貌的。(whisper) 【2】你愿意投身到这项志愿者活动中吗？(devote) 【3】你在微信上不用真实姓名很容易被错认为是其他人的。(mistake) 【4】我们不能对手机控这种现象熟视无睹，因为它对身体健康很不利。(ignorant)

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Directions: Write an English composition in 120—150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 有些人喜欢把亲友参加某些活动的信息发布在微信朋友圈里，让大家为他的亲友投票。 针对这一现象，请谈谈你的看法。你的文章必须包含：  是否赞成这种做法  赞成或反对的理由  你的建议 注意：请勿透露本人真实姓名和学校名称。 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________