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1、河南省实验中学20172018学年下期期中试卷高二 英语（时间：100分钟，满分：120分）第一部分听力（略）第二部分阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，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、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AThe final results of Best-Ever Teen Fiction poll(投票) are in. While its no surprise to see Harry Potter and The Hunger Games series on top, this years
2、list also highlights some writers we werent as familiar with. For example, John Green, author of The Fault in Our Stars, appears five times in the top 100.Summer, like youth, passes quickly. But the books we read when were young can stay with us for a lifetime. The following are the top 4 on the lis
3、t. Enjoy.1. Harry Potter seriesThe Harry Potter books make up the popular series written by J. K. Rowling. The series includes seven books. The books concern a wizard called Harry Potter and his journey through Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The stories tell of him overcoming dangerous
4、obstacles to defeat the dark wizard Lord Voldemort who killed his parents when Harry was 15 months old.2. The Hunger Games seriesIn the ruins of a future North American, a young girl is picked to leave her poor district and travel to Capitol for a battle to the death in the cruel Hunger Games. But f
5、or Katniss Everdeen, the main character in this series by Suzanne Collins, winning the Games only puts her deeper in danger as the strict social order of Panem begins to unravel(瓦解).3. To Kill a MockingbirdAuthor Harper Lee explores racial tensions in the fictional “tired old town” of Maycomb, Ala.,
6、 through the eyes of 6-year-old Scout Finch. As her lawyer father, Atticus, defends a black man accused of a crime, Scout and her friends learn about the unjust treatment of African-Americansand their mysterious neighbor, Boo Radley.4. The Fault in Our Stars Hazel Grace, a teenage girl, has got all
7、sorts of cancer inside her body, and her lungs arent working very well. She knows she is dying and doesnt live in hope any more. When a man named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at the Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazels story is about to be completely rewritten.21. What do we know about John Green?A.
8、 One of his novels tops the list.B. Many of his novels are very popular.C. He is the favorite writer of many teens.D. He was a well-known writer long before the poll.22. Who is the author of The Hunger Games series?A. Harper Lee.B. John Green.C. J.K. Rowling. D. Suzanne Collins.23. What is To Kill a
9、 Mockingbird mainly about?A. Lifelong friendships.B. Racial discrimination.C. A man working as a lawyerD. A little girls difficult childhood.BA family is a collection of people who share the same genes(基因) but cannot agree on a place to pull over for lunch. Ed and I, plus his parents and sister Dori
10、s and eight-year-old niece Alisha, are on a road trip to Yosemite. Ed wants Subway, I want In-N-Out Burger, Doris wants Sonic. In the end, we compromise on McDonalds, where Alisha will get an action figure. Its a three-hour drive to Yosemite, but were taking a little longer, as were working in a tou
11、r of Highway 80s public restrooms. As the saying goes, “Not one bladder(膀胱)empties but another fills.” Many of these restrooms belong to gas stations. I prefer them to the high-tech ones on planes. We get back on the road. Ed is driving now. When all the tabloids(小报)have been read, the travel has gr
12、own tedious and anyone under age 12 asks “Are we there yet?” at ever-shortening intervals. Just outside Manteca, California, we stop for coffee. At a Starbucks checkout, Ed buys a CD of Joni Mitchells favorite musical picks. The hope is that it will have a calming effect. As we pull back onto the hi
13、ghway, it starts to pour. Then something amazing happens. As we climb the mountain, the rain turns to snow. The pines are spotted with white. Were stuck dumb(说不出话) by the scene outside. For a solid 15 minutes, everyone forgets about their bladder, their blood sugar and the temperature. Alisha has ne
14、ver seen snow, so we pull over to make snowmen and catch snowflakes on our tongue. Then Ed realizes we need tire chains, and we have to turn back and drive 30 miles to Oakhurst. “Good,” says Doris. “There was a very nice restroom there.”24. Where does the family have lunch?A. At Sonic.B. At Subway.C
15、. At McDonalds.D. At In-N-Out Burger.25. Why does the family spend so much time going to Yosemite?A. They stop a few times for gas.B. They go to the toilet frequently.C. They are affected by the bad weather.D. They need to rest and refresh themselves.26. What does the underlined word “tedious” in Pa
16、ragraph 3 probably mean?A. Boring.B. Difficult.C. Educational. D. Comfortable.27. How does the family feel when it snows?A. Sorry. B. Excited.C. Worried.D. Relaxed.CStephen Hawking is one of the most famous scientists in this century. He was born in 1942. Hes world well-known on space and time. Step
17、hen was searching some very big questions, such as How did the universe begin? How will it end?Stephen was a student at Oxford University. He studied math and science. Then, at the age of twenty, he became sick. He was so young, but the doctors said to his family, “He has only two more years to live
18、.”As a matter of fact, the doctors were wronghe didnt die. He cant walk but he uses a wheelchair. He cant feed himself and get in or out of bed himself. But he refused to give in to the condition. He talks with the help of a computer. After Oxford, Stephen went to Cambridge University. Three years l
19、ater, in 1965, he became a doctor of philosophy.Because of his serious health problems, it was difficult for him to draw diagrams(图表) or to write. So he started to think in pictures. With this new way of thinking, he became one of the most famous scientists in the world. In 1981, he met the Pope(教皇)
20、 in Rome. They talked about his ideas. Then in 1988, he wrote his first important book, A Brief History of Time. It sold more than 5.5 million copies in 33 different languages. He was once invited to China, he impressed us with his self-confidence, humorous and witty(风趣的) conversation.28. Which of t
21、he following is NOT true? A. Stephen is good at thinking. B. Stephen cannot walk. C. Stephen has had the answers to some very big questions. D. Stephen had once studied. 29. What is A Brief History of Time about? A. a book which is well-known all over the word. B. a book about Romes history. C. Step
22、hens talk collection with the Pope in Rome. D. Stephens talk collection with me in China. 30. What do Stephens studies not relate to according to the passage? A. science B. math C. philosophy D. art 31. In what order are Stephens main experiences? a. He went to Cambridge University.b. He became very
23、 ill.c. He wrote his first important book. d. He met the Pope in Rome. A. c-a-b-d B. a-b-c-d C. b-a-d-c D. a-c-b-d DAnyone for coffee? What about a Skinny Latte, or perhaps an Almond Truffle Mocha, or even a Raspberry Mocha Chip Frappuccino? These are just a few of the many speciality coffees at Sta
24、rbucks, the worlds leading coffee roaster and retailer(零售商).Starbucks serves over 25 million customers a week in 7,500 stores around the world. And this figure is increasing rapidly, with three or four new stores being opened every single day! So how did a company currently worth $5 billion get star
25、ted?Starbucks Coffee roasted its first coffee beans in 1971. This tiny coffee house in Seattle, named after a character in the novel “Moby Dick”, was the idea of three menBaldwin, Siegel, and Bowkerwho cared deeply about fine coffee. Their determination to provide the best quality coffee helped thei
26、r business to succeed, and a decade later, their fourth store in Seattle opened.Meanwhile, in New York, Howard Schultz, a businessman specializing in kitchen equipment, noticed that a small company in Seattle was ordering a large number of a special type of coffeemaker. Out of curiosity, he made the
27、 trip to Seattle to find out more. Immediately he saw the Starbucks store, he knew that he wanted to be part of it. The three founder members didnt agree initially, but a persistent(执着的) Schultz was eventually hired to be head of Starbucks marketing in 1982. He modeled the Starbucks stores on Italia
28、n espresso bars, and made them comfortable places to relax. Within the next ten years, Schultz had already opened 150 new stores and had bought the company! Today Starbucks is one of the worlds most recognized brands.But global success comes at a price. Although Starbucks has a company policy of fai
29、r trade and employee welfare, it has been the recent target of anti-globalization protests(抗议). Many people feel that big corporations, even responsible ones, are never a good thing. However, Starbucks continued success in the face of opposition shows that its blend(混合) of commercialism and comforta
30、ble sofas is still irresistible.32. What can be learned about Starbucks?A. It was named by a novelist.B. It got started with 5 billion dollars.C. It grows its own coffee beans globally.D. It offers a wide range of speciality coffees.33. Which of the following can describe Howard Schultz?A. Honest an
31、d responsible.B. Determined and creative.C. Generous and ambitious.D. Persistent and optimistic.34. In which aspect did Schultz make improvement to Starbucks?A. Its environment.B. Its marketing strategy.C. The taste of its coffee.D. The way of making coffee.35. Which of the following about Starbucks
32、 do people see as negative?A. Expanding globally.B. Unaffordable prices.C. Unhealthy price competition.D. Treating employees unequally.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。 Ways to improve your mood No matter where your feelings are coming from, its your responsibility to d
33、eal with themdont take your bad mood out on other people! 36 ! Move your body We cant say enough good things about exercise! Have you ever noticed how you feel happier and have a sense of accomplishment after a good workout? 37 . No matter how low youre feeling, your mood will be greatly improved af
34、ter a workout. Exercise also helps keep your heart in shape, makes you stronger and more flexible, and helps you stay at a healthy weight.38 Dont hold in all those feelings until youre ready to explode! Friends ears can be a great source of support, since youre all in the same boat. 39 she went thro
35、ugh puberty(青春期) once, too, and may understand more than you realize. Even talking to your pet can helpjust saying things out loud can help you see things differently and calm you down. Cry Sometimes the only way to get your feelings out is to cryso go ahead! 40 ! No one says you have to be happy al
36、l the time. When youre done, youll be ready to face the world again. Recharge To calm your mind, calm your body! Having a warm bath, listening to gentle music, or reading a good book can help you quiet your thoughts and get a better perspective on whatever is annoying you.A. Talk about itB. Say your
37、e sorryC. And dont forget your momD. Shut yourself in your room and cry your eyes outE. Dont worry, thats something we can help you withF. Humor can make you feel better when youre in a bad moodG. Thats because working out creates the body chemicals that make us feel happy第三部分 英语知识运用 第一节 完形填空（共20小题：
38、每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A study shows that children are more likely to get As and less likely to 41 a grade or be expelled(开除) if fathers are highly 42 in their schools. This is true whether the fathers live with their children or whether the mothers
39、are also 43 . Incidentally, involvement is defined(定义) as the act of 44 school meetings, teacher conferences, or a class meeting. I think that a major 45 for the childs higher academic standing is the father is 46 to the child, “Youre important to me, so your 47 is important.” Research also shows th
40、at when the 48 see that the father is involved and really 49 about his childs education, they do a(n) 50 job with the student. This study was 51 interviews with the parents and guardians of nearly 17,000 students. Not 52 , in two-parent households where both parents were highly involved, 51 percent
41、of the children got mostly As; 53 , 48 percent did so when only the father was highly involved; and 44 percent when just the mother was deeply involved. 54 27 percent got most As if 55 of their parents was very involved. The study also showed that 56 involvement by both parents is low, a childs chan
42、ce of success is greatly 57 . The 58 is clear: Parental involvement from both mother and father produces the best results. Heavy involvement from one parent produces 59 results, and little involvement by either parent produces most unfortunate results. When our kids see that we really 60 , they lear
43、n that education is extremely important.41. A. skipB. enterC. repeatD. receive42. A. prizedB. valued C. involvedD. regarded43. A. activeB. honestC. anxiousD. serious44. A. dealing withB. approving of C. preparing forD. participating in45. A. doubt B. reasonC. problemD. challenge46. A. listeningB. co
44、mplainingC. apologizingD. communicating47. A. career B. healthC. educationD. reputation48. A. guardiansB. teachers C. mothersD. children49. A. excitedB. concernedC. confusedD. embarrassed50. A. rarerB. easierC. betterD. stranger51. A. based onB. improved byC. conductedfromD. determined by52. A. exac
45、tlyB. properlyC. differentlyD. surprisingly53. A. besidesB. howeverC. thereforeD. moreover54. A. OnlyB. Even C. StillD. Also55. A. one B. eachC. eitherD. neither56. A. ifB. sinceC. unlessD. though57. A. offeredB. reducedC. recognizedD. improved58. A. answerB. choiceC. messageD. evidence59. A. final
46、B. quickC. annoyingD. excellent60. A. careB. enjoyC. acceptD. understand 第二节（共10小题；每题1.5分，满分15分）语法填空： 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。The Silk Road was a route that connected people from the East and West for hundreds of years and allowed 61._(they) to trade valuable goods with each other. But t
47、heres more to the story. The Silk Road should 62._ (real) be called the Silk Roads. The Silk Road, 63._started in China, went west and branched out into many routes. The Silk Road has been around for nearly 3,000 years. Most people know that valuable goods traveled along the route: silk and species from China; jewels and wood from India; gold and animals from East Africa. These goods 64._(trade)in cities along the route or ended up as far west 65._Europe. But the people 66