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1、甘肃省张掖市高台县第一中学2017-2018学年高二英语下学期期中试题（考试时间：90分钟 试卷满分：120分）考试范围：人教版选修7全册第一部分 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。ANowadays, many kids arent interested in the summer camp that involves paddling a canoe and singing campfire songs. But that doesnt mean summer camp is out
2、 altogether. Fortunately, there are summer camps that will suit almost any teens tastes. Besides, many of them provide opportunities to prepare them for their futureaspiration.Hollywood Stunt(绝技) CampA teen who loves adventure and movies may enjoy it. Teens learn a variety of stunts, including how t
3、o perform in a fight scene and jump off tall buildings. They also gain the understanding of how Hollywood stars perform a variety of tricks without getting injured. Each camper gets to perform stunts for an original film and participate in a weekly show during one or two-week camp.Kids N Comedy Camp
4、Kids between the ages of 10 and 18 can spend two weeks at Gotham Comedy Club in New York city learning about comic acting and stand-up comedy. At the end of the two weeks of day camp, the kids will perform a live show. If youve got someone eager to be a comedian, this camp has a lot to offer.Rock St
5、ar CampIf your kids want to be musicians, rock star camp may be a fun opportunity to learn and play. Located in Running Springs, California, it provides instruction for artists to help them improve their skills and their performances. All campers return home with a CD of their own music.Camp BizSmar
6、tIt teaches kids the skills necessary to operate a business. Kids learn about everything from public speaking to negotiation(谈判). They work together on real-life projects and business cases for 10 days. Each camp session takes place in California.1. The underlined word “aspiration” in Paragraph 1 ca
7、n be replaced by _.A. enjoymentB. ambitionC. characterD. imagination2. What is special about Camp BizSmart according to the passage?A. It is aimed at improving kids business skills.B. Participants will run a business after the camping.C. It is aimed at kids aged 11 to 15.D. Participants can learn pe
8、rformance skills there.3. Who is this passage intended for?A. Adults.B. Teachers.C. Teens.D. Parents.BReuel Tolkien (1892 1973), the British linguist, writer. He created a fantasy novel “The Lord of the Rings”, the well-known trilogy (三部曲).Tolkien was born in Bloemfontein, South Africa. When he was
9、4 years old, his father died and his family moved back to England. Tolkien graduated from Oxford University when he was 23 years old, and participated in the First World War. During the war, Tolkien suffered from “trench fever” and stayed in the hospital until the end of World War I. It was the days
10、 in the hospital that he began his writing career first.After the war, Tolkien became a linguist. He was an edition of the “New English Dictionary” of 1918 1920. However, he was more researching to Anglo-Saxon language which makes his extensive contacts in Britain and the Nordic spread all over the
11、folklore and mythology.In 1937, Tolkien completed his first work “The Hobbit”. Although this was a fairy tale, it was also suitable for adults to read. Because of good sales, publishers (Allen & Unwin) convinced Tolkien to write its sequel. This encouraged Tolkien to complete his most famous works t
12、he epic (史诗) trilogy “The Lord of the Rings”. The works of writing went on for almost a year with the support from his good friend Lewis.At the beginning “The Lord of the Rings” was similar works for children, but after that writing style quickly became serious and dark. “The Lord of the Rings” was
13、one of the most popular literary works in the 20th century in terms of sales and readersevaluation. Tolkiens influence is important, for the success of “The Lord of the Rings” makes the fantasy novels of this literature genre (体裁) developed rapidly.4. When did Tolkien take part in the World War I?A.
14、1896B.1915C.1916D.19375. What can we learn from the passage?A. Tolkiens father died of “trench fever”.B. Tolkien wrote the “New English Dictionary” himself.C. “The Lord of the Rings” was finished about half a year.D. Tolkien began his writing career in the hospital.6. What is Tolkiens “The Lord of t
15、he Rings” considered to be?A. The first works of TolkienB. Always serious and darkC. Beneficial to the development of the fantasy novelsD. The most popular literary works in the 20th century7. The word “evaluation” in the last paragraph is closest to the meaning of “_”.A. opinionB. valueC. interestD
16、. hobbyCMore and more people come to realize that negative self-talk and negative energy can affect you in many ways and cause you additional stress. Because of this, developing more positive self-talk is an important way to reduce stress in your life. You can help yourself maintain a positive frame
17、 of mind, which will help with positive self-talk by surrounding yourself with positive energy in your life. You can get that by adding some elements to your life.Listening to music that not only has a pleasant melody, but an uplifting message, can be great for developing positive self-talk. Have yo
18、u ever had a song stuck in your head for a few hours or days, the lyrics repeating themselves in your mind? If those lyrics were positive and inspirational, that would be a good thing. Its a much better mental soundtrack to have than a running stream of complaints, criticisms of self-limiting though
19、ts, or even songs that had more depressing or sad lyrics.Books on strength, personal power, enlightenment, or self-help can be good resources to help you change your outlook and the things you say to yourself. Rather than bringing habitual self-defeating thoughts, you can find yourself thinking of n
20、ew can-do concepts when times get tough.One of the most important ways you can get and keep positive energy in your life is with the company you keep. Do your friends uplift you, or bring you down? Are they critical, or approving? Ideal friendships provide support when youre down, fun when youre up,
21、 wisdom when youre lost. Good friends can inspire you to reach greater heights, and see your strengths even when you dont always. Pay attention to how your friends make you feel, and if theyre less than supportive, start putting your energy and time toward people who are better suited to be your fri
22、ends.In addition, positive affirmations (肯定) can certainly change your self-talk from negative to positive. Now, why not begin working positive affirmations into your life in some creative ways?8. How many ways does the author suggest to maintain a positive frame of mind?A. Three.B. Four.C. Five.D.
23、Six.9. If you have something stuck in your head, youll probably.A.be developing positive self-talkB. regard the lyrics of a song as positiveC. keep thinking of this thing all the timeD. keep singing the same song for a long time10. According to the passage, your best company should be those who.A. u
24、plift you or bring you downB. are supportive when you are strongC. provide fun when youre depressedD. encourage you to do things better11. What will probably be talked about in the following paragraph?A. Some great ways of making great friends.B. How negative self-talk influences a person.C. Some cr
25、eative ways of practicing affirmation.D. How positive self-talk reduces stress in ones life.DChildren of all ages gathered in New York City recently for the International Toy Fair. Hidden among already populartoyswere new, high-tech educational products.Educational products are important to the toy
26、industry. In recent years, parents have shown an interest in STEM-related toys ones that help teach Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. But now, toymakers are working to create products for improving a childs emotional intelligence. These toys reportedly not only help raise intelligenc
27、e in children, but also their emotionalquotient, or EQ. Companies showed off their products last week at New Yorks Jacob Javitz Convention Center.PleIQis a set of plastic toy blocks. It usesaugmented reality(增强现实)technology to teach words, numbers and other things. Edison Durn directs the company th
28、at makes PleIQ. She showed people at the toy fair how virtual images appear on the blocks when they are held in front of a tablet camera. Intelligence includes intrapersonal skills - processing information within ones mind - and interpersonal skills, or dealing with other people. Durn said PleIQ bui
29、lds on both by having children act as teacher or guide to acompanioncharacter.On the other side of the convention center, Karen Hu demonstrated an educational robot calledWoobo. Hu asked the hairy green robot: Hi, whats your name? With a childlike voice, the toy answered, Are you trying to trick me?
30、 My name is Woobo. The robot comes programmed with educational games and activities. Children use its touchscreen face to get them started. Toys that work as companions also aid in social development. Hu described how the robot can help a child who hasautism.He can communicate with Woobo and he can
31、follow some of the instruction Woobo is giving because he thinks of this as a companion instead of a parent or someone else telling him to certain things.A more low-tech companion is a toy animal calledManimo. The manufacturer says this toy can help reducehyperactivityin children and improve their a
32、bility to pay attention to a subject. Whether its a snake, dolphin or other animal, Manimos can be placed across a childs arm, chest or neck. Karine Gagner, president of Manimo, explained that adding deep pressure to ones body can help calm a child before bedtime.It remains to be seen whether a game
33、 or toy can improve emotional intelligence. But toymakers are doing what they can to help parents in their efforts to raise well-rounded children.12. According to the passage, why do toymakers focus on the creation of educational products?A. Because they try to meet parents increasing needs.B. Becau
34、se the toys are advanced in high technology.C. Because traditional toys dont appeal to children any more.D. Because the toys are helpful to those kids with special needs.13. To which situation can intrapersonal skills be applied?A. Little Mike is trying his best to work out “2+3=?”.B. Kate is unwill
35、ing to make friends with those in her kindergarten.C. A robot can process information faster than man.D. Jerry with autism loves to be left alone.14. What can be inferred from the passage?A. High-tech toys can make a big difference to both EQ and IQ.B. A hyperactive child may have difficulty staying
36、 focused.C. Woobo can start automatically and offer kids educational games and activities.D. Toys served as companions can be helpful in economic development.15. Whats the authors attitude towards the toymakers ?A. Skeptical.B. Neutral.C. Negative.D. Positive.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
37、填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Fun doesnt have to be expensiveEveryone likes to have fun, but not everyone has much money to spend. Here are some free or cheap ways to enjoy yourself.Get outsideGoing outside in good weather can be a lot of fun, especially if you go with a friend.16If you live in a city, you
38、 can go window-shopping. Or you can explore an old part of town and admire the buildings.Try a hobbyWhile youre out, take pictures of things you find. Planning and taking pictures can make you aware of the beauty all around you. Photographic equipment can be expensive, but it doesnt have to be. You
39、probably already own a camera or a cell phone that can take pictures. Other creative hobbies can also be done with basic materials.17Find an eventLibraries often hold free public events.18And while youre there, borrow a book or movie for free. Museums and universities also hold free events.If you ca
40、nt find a free event, you can volunteer at an event that requires tickets. People who organize concerts and plays need help.19Sometimes they reward volunteers with free tickets.Meet a friendRelationships are often the best things in life.20Invite a friend for a walk, an event or a time working on yo
41、ur hobby. Hosting doesnt have to be difficult. If your friend comes in the afternoon, you dont have to serve a meal. You can sit and talk, play board games or card games or watch a movie.A. A friend in need is a friend indeedB. Stop by one to find out whats going on.C. Hike or bicycle on a nearby pa
42、th or in a parkD. Whatever you do, find someone to share it with.E. Its a good idea to stay at home to watch a movieF. You could set up or take down chairs or greet visitors.G. Drawing and writing require nothing more than a pencil and paper.第二部分语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从
43、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。I was confused while I was eating lunch in a restaurant the other day. I was sitting there looking at what Id21and wondered if anyone else could see the22in my mind. Im about to23a lot of fat and wash it down with a diet soda.What can I say? Im trying to lose some
44、 weight.24. I do things like that all the time, which is probably why the pounds are25so slowly. I spent half an hour on the treadmill (跑步机) and I26myself with potato chips. I27that I will no longer eat them again, so I just eat a lot at this time. I make it all the way through the entire day doing
45、everything absolutely right, and then at bedtime, “just one chip wont28it “turns into “where did that entire bag of potato chips go?”Of course, I29do well with my weight loss program, Once I put together two full weeks of eating properly and exercising30. I was starting to feel a (an)31. I could ben
46、d over to tie my shoes more easily. But just as it was about to become a32. I entered a period of long, late nights filled with33deadlines. I sat in front of my computer, eating snacks and drinking sodas to help me stay34. Within a few days, the habit of a sensible eating and exercising was a35.Unfo
47、rtunate but36. I was too tired to get on the treadmill.37, I had work to do, for which I needed all the energy I could38. So I started skipping exercise sessions. And39I started doing so, it became easier to skip them.There are always reasons not to do the things that we really should do. Every reason is just another40.21. A. cookedB. orderedC. designedD. introduced22. A. battleB. competitionC. performanceD. practice23. A. bumB. containC. loseD. consume24. A. SurprisinglyB. HappilyC. UnfortunatelyD. Hopefully25. A. coming offB. passing awayC. taking offD. turning away26. A. e