2017-2018年高二上册英语期末考试带参考答案和解析(江西省南昌市八一中学、洪都中学、麻丘高中等八校)

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It's a sad and familiar voice that we often hear in big cities: “Can you spare some change?”
Usually, when faced with that particular 1 I have feelings of guilt if I pass by 2giving a coin or two.
I had that feeling 3in Venice while on a tour of Italy's famous sites in 2006. I had taken refuge from the 4 in a quiet café. Outside, there was an old woman kneeling on the hard, ancient paving stones,5.
Steady 6of tourists were walking past her. A young backpacker stood away from the crowd,7 drinking in the scenery, but I noticed the young traveler was also 8the old woman.
A tourist group walked along the street,9 the woman and walked on.10 group of tourists arrived and walked past the old lady. The backpacker watched 11 everybody else went on their way and focused on the 12 around them. Then, I was preparing to leave when I caught sight of the backpacker stepping forward and 13 some money in the woman's cup. He did this somewhat 14 just before the arrival of another tourist group. As I 15 the leader of the group stopped and put some money in the cup. Having been shown the way, other tourists followed suit and 16 some more coins to the cup.
His work done, the young man walked over to the old beggar-woman, patted her on the shoulder and said, “I hope that 17 a little.”
I don't know if the woman understood his English or 18what had just happened, but I did. I placed some money in the woman's cup and continued my travels,19 after witnessing such an 20act of kindness.
(1)A.sound B.question C.excuse D.command
(2)A.without B.after C.beyond D.before
(3)A.once again B.some time C.only once D.many times
(4)A.signs B.families C.streets D.crowds
(5)A.singing B.crying C.trembling D.begging
(6)A.packs B.streams C.masses D.groups
(7)A.simply B.similarly C.seemingly D.specially
(8)A.observing B.following C.checking D.showing
(9)A.laughed at B.glanced at C.rushed at D.stared at
(10)A.One B.More C.Other D.Another
(11)A.as B.since C.because D.if
(12)A.stones B.tourists C.signs D.sights
(13)A.lending B.placing C.borrowing D.taking
(14)A.accidentally B.deliberately C.successfully D.cheerfully
(15)A.understood B.shown C.watched D.walked
(16)A.added B.charged C.found D.changed
(17)A.measures B.explains C.helps D.matters
(18)A.recognized B.realized C.conveyed D.figured
(19)A.addicted B.annoyed C.delighted D.disappointed
(20)A.effective B.accurate C.attractive D.admirable
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The TED speaker series features “ideas worth spreading.” With over 1,400 to choose from, we've selected a few that are perfect for students.
Larry Smith: Why You Will Fail to Have a Great Career
We humans have an excellent ability to make excuses for ourselves. Larry Smith, a professor of economics at the University of Waterloo in Canada, tells us why most of us will fail to have a great career. But there is a way out? if you try to pursue your passion.
Andy Puddicombe: All It takes Is 10 Mindful Minutes
Between dance team, volunteering and?oh, right?lectures, your life's crazy factor is about to go way up. In this entertaining and informative talk, mindfulness expert Andy Puddicombe teaches us how to be “healthier, more mindful and less distracted” by taking just 10 minutes out of the day to be more present.
Shane Koyczan: To This DAY for the Bullied and Beautiful
This talk is sure to stay with you. Shane Koyczan's “To this DAY” is an affecting spoken-word poem about bullying and being different that gained over 10 million views on YouTube. In this talk, Koyczan gives a live reading of the poem, along with some stories about his background.
Susan Cain: The power of Introverts (性格内向者)
Does a cup of tea and a good book sound like a perfect Friday night? In this personal talk, Susan Cain argues that introverts have important talents and abilities. Our culture may value being social and outgoing, but the world needs all kinds.
(1)What does Larry Smith advise students to do for a good career?
A.Match your interests with your career.
B.Learn from others' lessons.
C.Make excuses for yourself.
D.Don't be too optimistic.
(2)Mike is a student who can't concentrate on his study. Which talk should he listen to?
A.Why You Will Fail to Have a Great Career
B.All It takes Is 10 Mindful Minutes
C.To This DAY for the Bullied and Beautiful
D.The power of Introverts
(3)What is Susan Cain's attitude towards Introverts?
A.Cautious.
B.Indifferent.
C.Positive.
D.Negative.
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Oh my God, the robots are taking over! We're doomed! Doomed! Now that I've gotten that out of my system, it's become clear that while we may or may not be doomed, the robots are taking over. The latest example is the government's new guidelines for self-driving cars.
Tesla, Google and Uber are already testing driverless cars in cities across America. Uber chief executive Travis Kalanick is among those predicting that by 2021, self-driving cars will play a big part in urban settings.
Nearly 40,000 people died last year in this nation in automobile-related accidents, and we believe driverless cars can save tens of thousands of lives annually.
It makes sense. Robot drivers are less likely to get drunk, drive without a license, text while driving or feel agitated at the scene of a traffic jam. On the other hand, I wonder how these highly sensitive cars will react with walkers constantly dashing into the street. Will they jam on the brakes every 10 seconds?
But there's a bigger picture. Not only are robots replacing humans behind the wheel, but behind the work desk, in warehouses, senior homes, you name it. Robots aren't just taking over in the workplace.
The question is, where can't a robot function better than a human? How about writing songs? A robot can go through every combination of notes in record time and come up with a pleasing melody. The lyrics might be a different story. Is a Grammy-winning song co-written by Hank Human and R-3071 in our future?
Finally, it's only a matter of time until we have robot politicians and presidential candidates. Why not? They can be programmed to be experts in world and domestic affairs and come up with the best solutions without corruption and bad humors.
Actually, it's too bad such technology isn't available in 2018. Pretty sure the robot would win in a landslide.
(1)What does the underlined word “agitated” in Paragraph 4 mean?
A.Exhausted.
B.Embarrassed.
C.Disappointed.
D.Anxious.
(2)What doubt does the writer have about self-driving cars?
A.How passengers behave in it.
B.How robot drivers get the license.
C.How they respond to walkers on a busy street.
D.How they avoid crashing into other cars.
(3)The last question asked in Paragraph 6 reflects the writer's      .
A.eagerness to listen to songs written by robots
B.doubt about robots' ability to write songs
C.confidence in robots' winning Grammy Awards
D.curiosity about the future Grammy songs
(4)What might be the most suitable title for the text?
A.Robots will control the world in every field.
B.Robots can drive cars and write music.
C.Robots are being used in our daily life.
D.Robots are coming but not soon enough.
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In the rush to get to school, you drop a piece of toast on the floor. Do you throw it away or decide it's still OK to eat? If you're like most people, you eat it. Maybe you follow the “5-second rule”, which says foods are safe to eat if you pick them up within 5 seconds after dropping them. But you might want to think again. Scientists now say that 5 seconds is all it takes for foods to become polluted with enough bacteria to make you sick.
Bacteria can cause many kinds of illnesses. Some kinds of bacteria can grow on food. If you eat foods on which these bacteria are growing, you can become sick.
One of these food-borne bacteria is Salmonella. It makes 1.4 million people sick every year. Salmonella is often found in raw eggs and chicken. Cooking kills these bacteria, which is why it is so important to cook eggs, chicken, and other foods thoroughly.
But how long does it take these bacteria to pollute food? A team of scientists in South Carolina did an experiment. First, they placed an amount of Salmonella on three surfaces: wood, tile, and carpet. They placed a piece of bread and a piece of sausage on each surface for 5, 30, or 60 seconds. After just 5 seconds, both the bread and the sausage picked up enough bacteria to make you sick.
So, forget the 5-second rule. If your toast drops on the floor, throw it away and get another piece of clean toast. And next time, be careful not to drop it!
(1)After dropping a piece of toast, a person who follows the “5-second rule” will_____.
A.get another piece of clean toast quickly and eat it
B.eat the toast within 5 seconds and feel pleased
C.pick up the toast as quickly as possible and eat it
D.throw away dirty toast immediately and go away
(2)What can be inferred from the experiment done by the scientists?
A.Food can pick up enough bacteria to make people sick after just 5 seconds.
B.Bread and sausages are more easily polluted than other food.
C.People cannot eat bread and sausages placed on wood, tile, and carpet.
D.People can eat food dropped on the floor within 30 seconds.
(3)What can we learn after reading the passage?
A.We shouldn't throw food away because they are precious.
B.We'd better not eat the food dropped on the floor.
C.Follow the 5-second rule, and our life can be better.
D.The 5-second rule is not fit for everyone.
(4)In which part of a newspaper can you most probably find this passage?
A.Culture.
B.Technology.
C.Advertisement.
D.Health.
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Tang Dynasty poets sang for about three centuries in different tones. There were many famous poets living in the Tang period such as Li Bai, Du Fu, Bai Juyi and Li Shangyin. Poems of the Tang Dynasty edited in the Qing Dynasty is a collection of about 48,900 poems that were written by over 2,200 poets. But it didn't cover all the poems of the Tang Dynasty.
During the Tang Dynasty, poems were recited when lovers walked under the moonlight. Poems were also recited when soldiers fought on the battlefield. People recited them in the open air or at temple fairs.
In the Tang Dynasty scholars had to be poets. Their readers were not only people of high social position but also common people. Poets recited poems; women singers sang poems and other ranks of people, including old women and children, read Tang poems. This atmosphere affected foreigners who visited the country at that time. As a result, Tang poetry was introduced to some adjacent countries, like Japan and Vietnam.
Tang poetry is a most brilliant page in the history of ancient Chinese literature. It's a miracle in the cultural history of mankind. The Tang Dynasty was a powerful empire with a vast territory. It inherited Chinese civilization that went back to ancient times, and was combined with the best of other cultures and adopted the benefits of other nations in the world. Tang poetry wasn't the only spiritual wealth created by the Tang Dynasty people. Philosophy and religion, handwriting and painting and music and dance all gained new peaks of development. Tang poetry, however, was the jewel in the crown and its greatest achievement.
(1)It can be inferred from Paragraph 1 that_____________.
A.there were more than 48,900 poems written in Tang Dynasty
B.in total there were four famous poets in the Tang Dynasty
C.only people in the Tang Dynasty created poems
D.in the Tang Dynasty most common people were poets
(2)The underlined word “adjacent” in Paragraph 3 probably means_______________.
A.neighboring
B.strong
C.poor
D.rich
(3)What does the author really want to tell us in Paragraph 3?
A.In the Tang Dynasty all scholars were poets.
B.Tang Dynasty poems were quite popular.
C.Many foreigners came to our country during the Tang Dynasty.
D.In the Tang Dynasty many poems were sung by women singers.
(4)Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A.Why the poets created poems.
B.Some other kinds of spiritual wealth in the Tang Dynasty.
C.The significance and influence of the Tang Dynasty.
D.The editors of Poems of the Tang Dynasty.
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Basic first aid is a very valuable skill to have when going on a camping trip.   
Cuts. With small cuts, you want to be careful to keep the area of the wound clean to avoid possible infection.    If the cut has not stopped bleeding, raise the wounded area above the heart and place pressure on the area to stop the bleeding.    The bandage should be held in place with tape, but should not be too tight.
Blisters. Blisters can turn a fun walk in the woods into a terrible experience.   Change your bandage and socks and keep the blistered area clean. Make sure that you pack different size bandages and first aid cream.
Sprains. If you've got a heavy pack on your shoulders, it can be very easy to twist your ankles. Walking sticks can be a traveler's friend.   A good ACE bandage should be packed in case of a sprained ankle. This can help fix the sprained area until you can get medical attention.
After seeing the above dangers and treatments, it's also helpful to pack a small basic first aid kit for your trip. Make sure that you include items that are unique to you and fit your environment (bleeding, bruise, snake bite, etc.).
A. Cover the wound with a dry, clean bandage.
B. Wear comfortable shoes and socks during the trips.
C. They can help you keep balance on rough areas.
D. Treat the cut with first aid cream to prevent infection.
E. Below is a brief list of less-severe injuries that you can prepare for.
F. Blisters are an open wound and can get infected if not cared for.
G. Some climates can be very hot during the day and very cool at night.
7. 详细信息
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。错误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。
WeChat plays an extreme essential part in our daily life. We can chat with friends, shared our photos and kill time by reading WeChat public accounts. But now, we can even gain new knowledge in WeChal study groups, covering something from photography to English. WeChat study groups are a fascinated idea Learners can make a full use of our spare time by joining these groups. It can let us pick up a couple of useful expression on the subway or read a story while travelling. It's so easy for us to have access new knowledge by joining study groups, especially for those of us which lead a busy life.
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A positive attitude is very important as it will make our life easier. In life, not everything goes as    (smooth) as we want. There will be times when we will face problems and difficulties. The most    (challenge) part is    we react when we experience problems and difficulties.
Instead of being discouraged, those who have a positive attitude     (treat) each failure as a lesson. And they will be inspired to achieve the goal.   those who do not have the positive attitude will see problems and difficulties     a different way. With different attitudes, the result will be quite different. Since every one of us     (possess) the same amount of time, why don't we just make the best    the same amount of time with a positive attitude? Life itself is already hard. It will be much    (good) if we have a positive attitude which will make our life happier and easier.
If you learn to see the bright side of life when you    (surround) by difficulties, you'll be building your positive attitude fast.
9. 详细信息
假定你是李华,你的英国笔友Peter沉溺于网络游戏不能自拔,甚至不听父母劝阻想要离家出走。请根据以下要点提示,写信劝他放弃这个想法。
1). 网瘾的危害
2). 要尊重父母并道歉
3). 建议他管理好自己的时间
注意:
1). 词数100左右
2). 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯
3). 开头和结尾已经给出,不计入总词数
Dear Peter,
I'm sorry to hear that you have decided to leave home because of your conflict with your parents.
I'm looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua