2017-2018年高二上期英语期末考试试卷(湖南省醴陵市第一中学)

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My 9-year-old daughter and I were flying from our home in Carolina to spend a week with my husband in Florida. We were1bout the trip because we hadn't seen him for five months, and my daughter2 her Dad terribly.
As usual on the Charlotte-to-Miami flight, the plane was totally3. Because we did not get our boarding passes (登机牌) until we 4 the gate, Kallie and I could not get seats together and were 5 by the aisle(过道). I asked two passengers in my row if they would switch places with Kallie and me,6 we could be together. They 7saying they thought they should stay in their assigned seats.
Meanwhile, a mother and her three children were in a 8several rows ahead of us. There had been a mistake in their boarding passes, and9 the whole family had been split up. The passengers in her row10 refused to move elsewhere. She was very11about the younger boy sitting with strangers. She was in tears, yet nobody12to help her.
There were a troop of Boy Scouts (童子军) on 13Suddenly the Scout leader stood up and said, "Ma'am, I think we can help you." He then 14 five minutes rearranging his group so that adequate space was 15 for the family. The boys followed his directions cheerfully and without16 and the mother's relief was obvious.
Kallie, however, was beginning to panic at the 17 of not being next to me. I told her that there wasn't anything I could do.18 the man sitting next to the Scoutmaster,19 to me and asked, "Would you and your daughter like our seats?"20 to himself and the Scoutmaster. We traded seats and continued our trip, very much relieved to be together and watch the scenery from Kallie's window seat.
(1)A.worried B.excited C.anxious D.eager
(2)A.loved B.considered C.imagined D.missed
(3)A.crowded B.full C.empty D.overweight
(4)A.reached B.arrived C.landed D.knocked
(5)A.divided B.blocked C.separated D.connected
(6)A.in case B.even if C.as if D.so that
(7)A.prevented B.refused C.agreed D.promised
(8)A.panic B.hurry C.rush D.seat
(9)A.however B.otherwise C.instead D.therefore
(10)A.too B.even C.also D.ever
(11)A.concerned B.curious C.particular D.content
(12)A.suggested B.provided C.offered D.supplied
(13)A.duty B.board C.watch D.spot
(14)A.took B.cost C.paid D.spent
(15)A.convenient B.available C.probable D.comfortable
(16)A.complaint B.excuse C.apology D.permission
(17)A.sense B.end C.feeling D.thought
(18)A.Immediately B.Puzzlingly C.Amazingly D.Clearly
(19)A.turned up B.turned around C.turned out D.turned down
(20)A.referring B.keeping C.waving D.sticking
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Voyages
By Neil Waldman
Travel with young Abe Lincoln down the Mississippi River, taking his boat down to New Orleans. Along the way, Lincoln finds himself on his own voyage of discovery. It is an amazing experience with risk and excitement.(Chapter book)

Through Georgia's Eyes
By Rachel Rodriquez and Julie Paschkis
Discover the wideness and wonder of deserts and rivers through the eyes of painter Georgia O'Keefe. Deep-colored paper paintings show the artist's imagination and the amazing sightseeing that inspired her work. (Picture book)

A Horn For Louis
By Eric A. Kimmel and James Bernardin
Louis Armstrong was too poor to have a real music instrument, but he had a horn(喇叭). Jazz and blues music was everywhere in the streets of New Orleans. This is the story of how Louis got his first real "horn", when he was just a boy with a dream of becoming a musician. (Chapter book)

Go, Go America
By Alan Barnard
50 states of fun, with interesting facts ? in what state the entertainment capital of the world is, where the first hamburgers were served, what the Cereal Festival is, who hosts the Hog Calling Contest and more.(Picture book)


(1)If you are interested in adventure, you may prefer______.
A.A Horn For Louis
B.Go, Go America
C.Through Georgia's Eyes
D.Voyages
(2)What do Through Georgia's Eyes and Go, Go America have in common?
A.They are both about the US.
B.They are both written by two authors.
C.There are lots of pictures in both books.
D.There are funny stories in both books.
(3)The book, A horn for Louis, is mainly about _____.
A.how jazz and blues music was formed in its birthplace, New Orleans
B.how Louis got his instrument when he dreamed of becoming a musician
C.how Louis got the horn to become a famous musician
D.how Louis worked and supported his whole family
(4)If you want to know something about the United States, which will you choose?
A.Through Georgia's Eyes
B.A Horn For Louis
C.Go, Go America
D.Voyages

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On a hot summer day, my friend Kathy and I drove slowly towards Indiana to our friend's house. After two hours' driving, we stopped before a parking lot to order coffee there. “It's my treat,” I said, trying to find my purse in the back seat, but it wasn't there. I knew it could easily slip under a seat, so I searched around. But nothing was found. At last I remembered I had left my purse on the roof of the car, in the Dunkin' Donuts parking lot. I panicked and was sure that my credit cards had already gone. But something told me to call the Dunkin' Donuts just in case.
“Oh thank goodness,” the clerk said when I called. “We were going through your purse, trying to find a way to get in touch with you. Someone found your purse lying in the parking lot and turned it in.” Refusing any kind of reward, the shop owner express-mailed it to our friend's home.
A few years later, on a snowy Minnesota winter night, my car suddenly broke down and I had to walk home. Before leaving my car, I remembered my purse was still in my pocket. But when I got home, it wasn't there. I searched again around the seats but my purse didn't appear. Had I lost my purse again? Knowing my good fortune might not repeat itself, I called the credit card company and my bank to freeze my accounts.
But the next morning I got a call. “Is this Heidi Grosch? We found your purse lying on the ground.” Again, everything was there and the finder refused to accept any payment.
I will always be grateful to those who are kind to restore my purse.
(1)According to Paragraph 1, we know that______.
A.the author remembered where she had left the purse.
B.Kathy didn't take any money with her on that day.
C.the author drove to Indiana for drinking coffees.
D.someone told the author to call the Dunkin's Donuts.
(2)Why did the author call the credit card company and the bank?
A.to pay off her debt.
B.To have her card repaired.
C.To pay the finder some money.
D.To protect her money's safety.
(3)What does the underlined word “restore” in the last paragraph mean?
A.Mend
B.Show
C.Return
D.Destroy
(4)Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A.A Frightening Experience
B.Recovery of the Missing Wallet.
C.The Worst Day of My Life
D.From Indiana to Minnesota
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Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer who helped shape the course of American literature. His life was full of tragedy and despair, but he managed some of the most influential American literature of the 19th century and continues to influence writers to this day.
The early life of Edgar Allan Poe was quite miserable.Born in 1809, Poe was not yet three years old when his parents died.Adopted by a wealthy family,he got into trouble at school.He entered the United States Military Academy at West Point,but he dropped out without graduating. His misery continued to his adult life.Later,because of a failed marriage, he suffered from mental illness. He was so upset about real life that he turned to writing.Expressing himself in an unreal and imaginary world was his only comfort.
The tragedies in Poe's life influenced the tone,style and contents of his writing.His stories usually include death,which help build his reputation as a master of"dark"literature.In his The
Tell-Tale Heart, the main character goes crazy and kills his roommate while in The Black Cat, the narrator kills his cat in a fit of madness.
Poe died at the age of 40 in 1849.His life was tragic and short,but his legacy(遗产) is enormous.Poe is credited with creating crime fiction,and many say he contributed greatly to the appearance of science fiction.Fascinated by the scientific theories and new inventions of his time, he wrote about imaginary societies in the future.Writers such as Arthur Conan Doyle,the author of Sherlock Holmes,regarded Poe as the father of detective fiction. Jules Verne, a French writer who helped popularize science fiction,said Poe's work had a direct influence on the stories he wrote.
(1)According to the passage, we know Edgar Allan Poe ____.
A.was bad at school
B.was good in his health
C.had a happy life
D.liked his parents very much
(2)Why did Poe begin to write?
A.To earn his living.
B.To find comfort in writing.
C.To build a good reputation.
D.To create a beautiful world.
(3)It can be inferred that Poe's works often reflect____.
A.a variety of interests
B.some political problems
C.his own life stories
D.a sense of peace
(4)Which of the following is included in Poe's legacy according to the last paragraph?
A.His influence on detective fiction.
B.His unique writing experience.
C.His creation of scientific theories.
D.His contribution to new inventions.
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Nuclear power's danger to health, safety, and even life itself can be summed up in one word: radiation.
Nuclear radiation has a certain mystery about it, partly because it cannot be detected by human senses. It can't be seen or heard, or touched or tasted, even though it may be all around us. There are other things like that. For example, radio waves are all around us but we can't detect them, sense them, without a radio receiver. Similarly, we can't sense radioactivity without a radiation detector. But unlike common radio waves, nuclear radiation is not harmless to human beings and other living things.
At very high levels, radiation can kill an animal or human being immediately by killing masses of cells in vital organs. But even the lowest levels can do serious damage. There is no levels of radiation that is completely safe. If the radiation does not hit anything important, the damage may not be serious. This is the case when only a few cells are hit, and if they are killed immediately. Your body will replace the dead cells with healthy ones. But if the few cells are only damaged, and if they reproduce themselves, you may be in trouble. They can grow into cancer. Sometimes this does not show up for many years.
This is another reason for some of the mystery about nuclear radiation. Serious damage can be done without the victim being aware at the time that damage has occurred. A person can be irradiated(辐射)and feel fine, then die for cancer five, ten, or twenty years later as a result. Or a child can be born weak as a result of radiation absorbed by its grandparents.
Radiation can hurt us. We must know the truth.
(1)Which of the following statements is true?
A.Nuclear radiation is just like common radio waves.
B.Nuclear radiation can cause cancer to human beings.
C.Nuclear radiation can be detected by human senses.
D.Nuclear radiation can be safe to human beings if its level is low.
(2)How can nuclear radiation kill an animal?
A.By damaging its heart.
B.By killing a few cells.
C.By hitting any place in its body.
D.By killing many cells in important organs.
(3)If a human being is hit by nuclear radiation, he may __________.
A.die of cancer after many years
B.die immediately
C.have a child who may be born weak
D.all of the above
6. 详细信息
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
While it is impossible to live completely free of stress, it is possible to prevent stress as well as reduce its effect when it can't be avoided.   
   When you are nervous, angry or upset, try releasing the pressure through exercise or physical activity. Running, walking, playing tennis, and working in your garden are just some of the activities you might try.
Take care of yourself    If you easily get angry and can't sleep well enough,or if you're not eating properly, it will be more likely that you will fall into stressful situations. If stress repeatedly keeps you from sleeping, you should consult a doctor.
Make time for yourself Schedule time for both work and entertainment. Don't forget, play can be just as important to your overall well-being as work.   Gowindow-shopping or work on a hobby. Allow yourself at least a half hour each day todo something you enjoy.
Make a list of things to do Stress can result from disorganization and a feeling that “there's so much to do,and not enough time”    Therefore, you may not achieve anything.Instead,make a list of everything you have to do,then do one thing at atime, checking off each task as it is completed. Set out to do the most important task first.
A. Try physical activity.
B. Do whatever you like and want to do.
C. Trying to take care of everything at once can be too much for you.
D. You could smile to yourself in front of a mirror every day.
E. The following are suggestions for ways to deal with stress.
F. You should make every effort to eat well and get enough rest.
G. You need a break from your daily routine to just relax and have fun.
7. 详细信息
假定英语课上老师要求同学之间交换修改作文,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:在缺词处加一个漏词符号(/),并在该句下面写出该加的词。
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。
One of my favorite comedian is George Burns. George began to work in theaters in 1906. In 1923 he started a comedy team with a woman named Gracie, that later became his wife. They were both became big stars, first on the stage and then on radio and TV. However, when Gracie had to stop his work in 1958 because of illness, George nearly disappeared from view.
Then in 1975, George won a Academy Award for his excellent performance in a film called “The Sunshine Boys”. Not had seen his previous work, millions of young men still became his fans. Everyone had great affection to this little man with a cigar. George stayed very actively when he was in his 90s. He even promised to give a special concert on his 100th birthday. However, in 1994, he fall in the bathtub and hurt himself. After that, his health never recovered. In 1996, the news he passed away made millions of Americans sad.
8. 详细信息
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
I had always found     interesting to talk to foreigners and learn about the cultural differences between countries. Last Saturday, I     (meet) a man from France who explained to me    the French greeted each other. Now I know the French usually shake hands when they meet     they know each other well, they kiss each other on the cheek. When    (say) goodbye, they shake hands again. So it is not    (usual) for a Frenchman who you greeted several minutes ago    (come) and shake hands with you again.
Every culture in the world has its own taboos. It is necessary that we    (be) aware of them because breaking a taboo may be an     (annoy) experience. For example, in Japan, “4” and “9” are considered to be numbers that are unlucky. We should know this in order not to cause     (offend).
9. 详细信息
假设你是高二学生李华,寒假即将来临,学校要求学生们在寒假期间做件有意义的事情。你和你的好朋友李明商量打算去当志愿者,为保护渌江河做贡献。请根据以下提示,写一篇英语文章,内容包括下面两个方面:
1)渌江河的现状: ①大量垃圾被扔进河里;②大量污水被排放到河里;
2)办法及措施(至少两点):打捞垃圾 ...
注意:1)词数100个左右;2)可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
The winter holiday is coming. As middle school students, my best friend Li Ming and I are going to do something meaningful.……