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1、辽宁省六校2017-2018学年高二英语上学期期中试题第一部分 听力 （略）第二部分 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、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ALast week my youngest son and I visited my father at his new home in Tucson, Arizona. He moved there a few years ago, and I was eager to see his new place and meet his frien
2、ds. My earliest memories of my father are of a tall, handsome successful mandevoted to his work and family, but uncomfortable with his children. As a child I loved him; as a school girl and young adult I feared him and felt bitter about him. He seemed unhappy with me unless I got straight As and unh
3、appy with my boy- friends if their fathers were not as “successful” as he was. Whenever I went out with him on weekends, I used to struggle to think up things to say, feeling on guard. On the first day of my visit, we went out with one of my fathers friends for lunch at an outdoor cafe. We walked ar
4、ound that afternoon, did some shopping, ate on the street table, and laughed over my sons funny facial expressions. Gone was my fathers critical air and strict rules. Who was this person I knew as my father, who seemed so friendly and interesting to be around? What had held him back before?The next
5、day my dad pulled out his childhood pictures and told me quite a few stories about his own childhood. Although our times together became easier over the years, I never felt closer to him than at that moment. After so many years, Im at last seeing another side of my father. And in so doing, Im deligh
6、ted with my new friend. My dad, in his new home in Arizona, is back to me from where he was. 21. Why did the author feel bitter about her father when she was a young adult?A. He was silent most of the time. B. He was too proud of himself. C. He did not love his children. D. He expected too much of h
7、er. 22. When the author went out with her father on weekends, she would feel _. A. nervous B. sorry C. tired D. safe 23. What does the author think of her father after her visit to Tucson?A. More critical. B. More talkativeC. Gentle and friendly. D. Strict and hard-working. 24. When the author says“
8、Im delighted with my new friend”in the last paragraph ，he refers to _as his new friend. A. the authors son B. the authors fatherC. the friend of the authors father D. the caf owner BEaster Islands large and mysterious stone statues（雕像） have made it world famous. These statues, whose likenesses look
9、like humans with huge stone cylinders(柱状物) balancing on their heads like hats, have tourists coming from all over the world. The tourists come to see these works of ancient art carved by the early inhabitants of the island. They come to see the mystery that has puzzled historians for decades.Easter
10、Island is located in a remote part of the South Pacific Ocean about 2,300 miles west of Chile. Easter Island covers just 45 square miles and its Polynesian name is Rapa Nui.On Easter Sunday 1722, a Dutch explorer named Jacob Roggeveen was the first European to see Easter Island. The early Polynesian
11、s carved the statues within the holes of the volcano using only stone tools. Then they moved these huge statues to various destinations throughout the island. These 600 statues range in height from 10 to 40 feet. Some of them weigh as much as 50 tons. How could the early Polynesians lift hundreds of
12、 heavy statues out of the volcano? How did they move them across the island to their various locations? All of these questions, as well as many others, remain unanswered.The early islanders probably worshiped(崇拜) these eyeless giants until sometime around 1670. In 1680, a war broke out between two g
13、roups of islanders. The victors of the war and ancestors of the present inhabitants, broke down many of the statues. In most cases, they broke the necks of the statues.Now 15 of the statues on Easter Island have been repaired to their original positions on their stone platforms. Even today, using mo
14、dern tools and machinery, putting up such large statues and balancing cylinders on top of their heads presents a challenging task.25.What do we know about Easter Island?A. It is a big island of Chile. B. It is located in North Pacific OceanC. It was named after a Dutch explorer D. Its early inhabita
15、nts were Polynesians26. Scientists are still uncertain about _A. why people built the statues B. where people made the statuesC. how people transported the statues D. how many statues there are on the island27.What happened in 1680?A. Many statues were damaged B. Another 15 statues were put upC. Peo
16、ple began to worship the statues D. The islanders started a war against outsiders28. The purpose of the text is to _A. entertain B. advertise C. inform D. persuade CGAOMI, Shandong, Oct. 11(Xinhua)-China writer Mo Yan said last Thursday that he was “very surprised” at winning the Nobel Literature Pr
17、ize.“I am very happy,” he said. “I was having dinner when I received the news. I was surprised.”“Thank you for coming all the way to Gaomi. This should be a season of red sorghum, but no such crop is planted any more. I believe none of you have seen the crop.” he said. “The Nobel Literature Prize is
18、 a very important literature prize, but not the top award. It represents the opinions of the jury(评审团). I am satisfied with my major works and I still keep writing by hand. My works are Chinese literature, which is part of world literature. They show the life of Chinese people as well as the country
19、s unique culture and folk customs. Meanwhile, my novels described human beings in the broad sense. I wrote in the perspective（角度） of a human being. These works stand beyond regions and ethnic(民族的)groups,” he said.Mos win brought joy to other writers and readers throughout the country as he is the fi
20、rst Chinese native to win the Nobel Literature Prize in its century-long history.29. According to Mo Yan, _A. red sorghum should be planted in his hometown.B. the Nobel Prize represents the opinion of the publicC. he still keeps the habit of writing by handD. his novels described human being of all
21、regions30. Which of the following words can best describe Mo Yan?A. Romantic B. Self-confident C. Proud D. Modest31. Where might you find the article?A. In a novel B. In a travel book C. In a newspaper D. In a student book DHoliday makers wanting to get away from the pressure of modern life might co
22、nsider staying at a wooden hut in Sweden.The Kolarbyn Eco-Lodge Hotel is not for everyone. If you cant even understand the idea of living without electricity, running water, or a modern toilet, then the charm of this place will probably not appeal to you. But for anyone trying to escape the pressure
23、 and busy life of the big city or take a break from the Internet and other modern devices, this place is a paradise(乐园). Located 1 km south of Skarsjon Beach, in the middle of a pristine Swedish forest, Kolarbyn Eco-Lodge consists of 12 wooden huts with nothing but two sheepskin-covered wooden beds,
24、 and a wood stove that uses wood cut by the guests themselves.Self-catering breakfast, lunch and dinner consist of items like spaghetti（通心粉）, tomato sauce, bread, fruit and eggs that tourists have to cook themselves over an outside fire; there is no shower, only a nearby spring and as for toilet, vi
25、sitors are encouraged to go behind a tree, or visit one of the two sheds（棚子）.Adding to the charm of this place is the long coal-making tradition of Kolarbyn. Locals have been building these huts from wood and mud for over 400 years, and a few of them came up with the idea of recreating a few of them
26、 in the woods as an eco-lodge to keep tradition alive in the area.“People visit Kolarbyn lodges because they want to experience the nature and to test sleeping in the historical huts. They want to get away from the normal life,” the owner Andreas Ahlsen said. “The huts themselves are relatively smal
27、l, as if they are too big , it will destroy the nature experience.”32. Which of the following can best describe the Kolarbyn Eco-Lodge Hotel?A. Modern and luxurious B. Perfect and uniqueC. Cheap and appealing D. Simple and environmental-friendly33. What can we infer about the life in the hotel?A. Li
28、ving there is a hard experience for everyoneB. The visit to the hotel means a challenge to many peopleC. Its convenient though there is no modern equipmentD. Its kind of like living in paradise for the aged34. What does the underlined word “them” refer to in Paragraph 4?A. Old traditions B. Local pe
29、ople C. Wooden huts D. Creative ideas 35. Why do people want to visit the Kolarbyn Eco-Lodge Hotel?A. To escape modern life B. To have a good sleepC. To compare rural and city life D. To experience poverty of locals 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填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Expressing gratitude
30、regularly is a wonderful habit to your children. In fact, studies have shown that people who feel gratitude on a daily basis are happier in general. Today well discuss ideas to help your children express their gratitude.Make a gratitude tree. Start with a large piece of craft paper and draw a tree t
31、runk. Then ask the kids to paint or color it in brown. Each day ask your kids to think of something theyre thankful for. _36_ And theyll have a gratitude tree full of leaves one day. Express your thankfulness to the ones you love. _37_ Print the photos in a 57size and ask the kids to write a short n
32、ote on the back explaining why theyre grateful to that person. Family members, especially those who dont live nearby, will cherish the present. _38_ Pick a regular time, maybe one Saturday a month, and do some voluntary jobs as a family._39_ One child may want to spend a day helping to clean up thei
33、r favorite park while another might want to read books to nursing home residents.Go grocery shopping for a family in need. Many stores now offer pre-made bags to donate right at the checkout line. While this is convenient, the larger the role they play in the act of giving, the bigger the effect it
34、will have on your kids._40_Taking time as a family to practice gratitude doesnt have to be difficult or time-consuming and the benefits your children will get are long-lasting.A. It will make the experience much more powerful.B. Let kids take pictures of themselves with their loved ones.C. Keep grat
35、itude journals.D. Volunteer together.E. If you can find a charity where you deliver the groceries , thats even better.F. Write it on a green leaf and tape it to the tree trunk.G. Let family members take turns to pick an activity that means something to them.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完型填空 （共20小题，每小题1
36、.5分，满分30分）Six years ago, I walked into a local animal shelter on a cold, rainy day. _41_ my house was already full of cats and dogs, I still couldnt _42_ an occasional visit to the shelter. This time as I was walking down the row of pens(畜栏) full of barking dogs, I _43_ a small boy looking into one
37、of them.He had a malnourished（营养不良的）looking body and a _44_ face with a big nose _45_ out of the middle of it. He was looking at a small golden dog. Its ribs（肋骨）were showing and its thin tail was folded between its legs. It wasnt begging for _46_ like the other puppies _47_was hiding in the corner i
38、nstead. The boy looked up at me with _48_ eyes and asked what was wrong with it. “It was probably abused and _49_,” I said. “ That is why it is so _50_.”The boy _51_turned to an old lady and said, “ Grandma, I want this one.” The old woman smiled and walked to the front desk to fill out the _52_ for
39、ms. I followed her and asked _53_ the boy. She told me that hed had a _54_ start in life, too. She had just gotten custody(监护权) of him_55_ the state had taken him from his parents. She hoped getting a dog would make his life _56_ for him. I looked back at him, holding his scared puppy, and said a pr
40、ayer for them both.It was yesterday that I was driving down the road enjoying a gloriously sunny, spring day. Then in a green front yard I saw the boy. His _57_ body was tall and strong. His nose no longer _58_ big but fit well into his smiling face. He was throwing a ball to a healthy, happy dog sh
41、ining golden hair. His little act of love and _59_ had indeed gone a long way. It had saved a dogs life, _60_ his own heart, and given this middle-aged man fresh hope for the whole world.41. A. AlthoughB. WheneverC. IfD. As42. A. resistB. helpC. undertakeD. pay43. A. sensedB. ignoredC. noticedD. sta
42、red44. A. shabbyB. bareC. roundD. bony45. A. holdingB. stickingC. reachingD. lying46. A. attentionB. entertainmentC. treatmentD. joy47. A. orB. soC. andD. but48. A annoyedB. sadC. excitedD. bored49. A. wrongedB. brokenC. abandonedD. raised50. A. puzzledB. curiousC. scaredD. surprised51. A. gradually
43、B. particularlyC. suddenlyD. immediately52. A. adoptionB. nurseryC. healthD. adaption53. A. overB. forC. onD. about54. A. goodB. commonC. roughD. happy55. A. untilB. afterC. unlessD. before56. A. strongerB. easierC. harderD. safer57. A. mid-agedB. agingC. teenageD. childhood58. A. appearedB. remaine
44、dC. provedD. grew59. A. determinationB. companyC. generosityD. kindness60. A. struckB. touchedC. brokenD. healed第二节 （共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Over the past years Starbucks coffee _61_ (become) a coffee chain store. The cafes dont sell coffee; they sell _62_very atmo
45、sphere. They offer customers the perfect atmosphere _63_ which to take time out and relax. Every single store throughout the world is furnished in a romantic style and _64_(special) meant to be cozy, private and quiet: earth-toned (褐色调) space, fancy wall paper, lovely paintings, _65_ (amaze) backgro
46、und and irresistible coffee smellThe most fantastic decoration style about Starbucks _66_ (design) with oversized chairs and tables outside the store. When _67_ comes to a sunny afternoon, I love to take a seat outside, _68_ (bath) in the afternoon sunshine, and listening to the lovely music _69_ tasting the most terrific Cappuccino. This is exactly what I love in here -the Starbucks ! This is the caf I love not merely because of the caf itself, but also because of the _70_ (feel) it brings me.第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节: 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 假如英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同