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1、20162017学年度第二学期期末考试试卷高二英语第一卷第一部分：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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。A Arguing with your parents is totally natural for teens. From your hairstyle to your friends, to your marks at school, to your television habits, to your future plans, it might just seem like y
2、ou argue with your parents about everything. While this is not generally a pleasant state of affairs, it is normal and it will most likely pass.Argue fairly Arguments between teens and parents generally come about when both parties believe that they know what is best for the teens. Parents have been
3、 caring for their teens for over a decade, but teens are quickly becoming adults and believe that they are able to take care of themselves. If you must argue with them, argue fairly by: allowing each person to speak their mind. refusing to interrupt others when theyre speaking. sticking only to the
4、topic at hand.Argue respectfullyNo matter how heated things may get during an argument, try to remember that your parents are still worthy of your attention, respect and love. During arguments, be respectful by: keeping your voice lowered at all times and refusing to shout. staying calm. Avoiding an
5、gry actions such as kicking, throwing or hitting anything. reasonably explaining the reasons for your opinions.There is a thin line between a discussion and an argument, but smart teens know that keeping their interactions(互动) with their parents at the discussion level practically guarantees that th
6、ey will be taken more seriously. No one likes to argue, and the parents can be very tired of it, so keeping things at the discussion level will work to everyones advantage.Arguing with parents is practically a sign of the teenaged years, but out-of-control arguments dont serve anyone well. Before ar
7、guing with your parents, decide what type of teen you want to be and what compromises you are willing to make in order to achieve your goals. 1. This text mainly tells teens_.A. how to avoid arguing with parents B. some tips on arguing with parentsC. arguing with parents may hurt them D. arguments d
8、ont solve any problem2. What are the teenagers advised to do when arguing with their parents?A. Make up your mind not to give in. B. Express yourself through actions. C. Show your respect for them. D. Interrupt them if necessary.3. The author seems to think that teens arguing with parents is_. A. na
9、tural B. special C. shameful D. impolite4. The text is most likely intended for_. A. parents B. teenagers C. teachers D. friends B Camp A: Boys Only Overnight Camp Camp Address:10000 Kawaga Road, Minocqua, Wisconsin 54548, USA Phone: (715) 356-6262 Well rounded and active overnight camp for 200 boys
10、 in northern WI. 4 or 8 weeks for boys 7-16. 1 or 2 weeks option available. Lots of activities with the freedom for our campers to choose from. This is the first Midwest overnight camp. Camp B: Both Boys and Girls Camps Day and Overnight Camp Camp Address: Box 25050, Phila, Pennsylvanis 19147, USA P
11、hone: (610) 668-7676 Day and overnight basketball camps for boys and girls. Teaching camps with an emphasis on fundamentals and skill development. Not overly competitive. Guest speakers include Sixers players and coaches and other NBA stars. Camp C: Both Boys and Girls Camps Overnight Camp Camp Addr
12、ess: Catter de Balmes, 92, Barcelona, Spain Phone:（+34）932456087 Our main goal is to offer the best soccer experience that you ever have lived! Inside Spain soccer camps you will find unique programs designed especially for you. Camp D: Both Boys and Girls Camps Day Camp Camp Address:1183 Bighorn Av
13、e, Arkdale, Wisconsin 54613, USA Phone: (608) 778-5551 Bighorn Ranch offers 1/2 day and full Day Camp opportunities for horse crazy kids who want to learn more about horsemanship. Our camps are about riding and taking care of a horse. We welcome kids aged 7 and up. You can view and print the Day Cam
14、p Registration Form here and send it to us or email to .5.Those who want to ride a horse should dial _. A. (715) 356-6262 B. (610) 668-7676 C. (+34) 932456087 D. (608) 778-55516.What do we learn about the camps from the text? A.There are three camps fit for boys and girls. B. Bighorn Ranch welcomes
15、 kids aged 7 only. C. A girl aged 9 can stay 8 weeks in Camp A. D. All the camps belong to Overnight Camp.7.Which camp will you choose if you want to meet basketball players? A. Camp A. B. Camp B. C. Camp C. D. Camp D.8. What type of writing is this text? A. An advertisement. B. An announcement. C.
16、A news report. D. An exhibition guide. C You must have already heard of the Hindi film Lets Wrestle, Dad these days. Its popularity is creating history in China.Dangal (or Lets Wrestle, Dad) has reached the top of the Chinese box office（票房）, in a first for Indian cinema. By Wednesday afternoon, the
17、biographical film on an Indian wrestler who prepared his daughters for world-class competitions, had made 491 million yuan ($71.26 million), pushing Hollywoods Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 to the second place.The 2016 Hindi film was released（发行）on the Chinese mainland on May 5. Of the dozen or so
18、Indian films shown in the past decade, only two or three made noticeable box-office gains in the country. Now playing by its Chinese title Shuaijiao Ba, Baba (Lets Wrestle, Dad) on more than 10,000 screens in the country, the film was first shown on about 7,000. Set in northern Indias Haryana state,
19、 the film follows the journey of Mahavir Singh Phogat. He was once a young wrestler whose sports career was truncated under parental pressure. And he had to give up wrestling. Now as an overweight，aging father, he trained his eldest daughter to win gold for India in the 2010 Commonwealth Games. Duri
20、ng the period, they overcame all kinds of difficulties.The world famous Bollywood star Aamir Khan plays the main role of Dad. Before the film was released, Aamir Khan made a three-city tour to help promote the film. Besides, his China outreach through an account (描述)on Sina Weibo, which is Chinas Tw
21、itter-like platform, has also helped a lot.The film may have also raised audience expectations of films from Bollywood in China.9. The underlined word “truncated” in Paragraph 4 probably means “_”. A. shortened B. lengthened C. enriched D. improved10. Which of the following words best describes Dad?
22、 A. Foolish. B. Ambitious. C. Impatient. D. Generous.11. What do we know about the film Lets Wrestle, Dad? A. It is a very famous film from Hollywood. B. It was set in southern Indias Haryana state.C. It is a success both in box office and popularity. D. It is the only Indian film to make a lot of m
23、oney.D The world is filled with smart, educated and gifted people. We meet them every day. A few days ago，my car was not running well. I pulled it into a garage and the young mechanic(技工) fixed it in just a few minutes. He knew what was wrong by simply listening to the engine sound. I was amazed. Th
24、e sad truth is that great talent is not enough. I am so often shocked at how little talented people earn. I heard the other day that less than 5 percent of Americans earn more than $100,000 a year. A business advisor who specializes（专门研究）in the medical trade told me many doctors struggle financially
25、（挣扎于财务）. He gave me the phrase，“They are one skill away from great wealth.” This phrase means that most people need only to learn one more skill and their income will increase greatly. However, most workers “live within their means”: they work and they pay the bills. I suggest that young people find
26、 work for what they will learn，more than what they will earn. In my opinion, financial intelligence is important. When I ask the classes I teach，“How many of you can cook a better hamburger than McDonalds？” almost all the students raise their hands. I then ask，“So if most of you can cook a better ha
27、mburger，how come McDonalds makes more money than you？” The answer is obvious: McDonalds is excellent at business systems. The world is filled with talented poor people. They focus on perfecting their skills at building a better hamburger rather than the skills of selling and delivering the hamburger
28、.12. The author mentions the mechanic in the first paragraph to show that_. A. he is ready to help others B. he has a sharp sense of hearing C. he knows little about car repairing D. he is just one of the talented people13.The underlined part in Paragraph 3 can be best replaced by “_”. A. do in thei
29、r own way B. live in their own circle C. spend within what they earn D. pay more than they can earn 14. Why do talented people earn so little according to the author? A. They dont use their talents. B. They dont work hard enough. C. They have no specialized skills. D. They lack financial intelligenc
30、e.15. The main purpose of the author is to tell us_. A. how McDonalds makes much money B. why so many talented people are poor C. what schools should teach about finance D. how young people can find a satisfactory job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。 With the summer hol
31、iday just around the corner, it seems like everybody is busy planning their vacations. Here are some tips to help you enjoy your holiday without emptying your pocket: Travel off-season Go to your desired destination while the demand is low and take advantage of huge discounts. During the peak season
32、, the hotel and flight prices increase quickly, and youll likely spend more of your vacation time standing in line due to the rush of tourists. 16 . 17 Websites can help you find discount hotel rooms. Look for places that do not charge extra for children if they use the existing bedding. Stay with t
33、he locals. If you and your family are going to stay for a longer period, renting a small apartment is a good choice. Eat like a local Why eat at big chain restaurants when you can experience something new? 18 .During your family trip, try new food where the locals eat. This will not just save money,
34、 but also provide you with a new and different experience. For smaller meals and snacks, avoid restaurants and try street food or other takeout. Dont hesitate to bargain Tourist-heavy places are known for overcharging for just about everything. Clothes, travel goodies, souvenirs, etc. are very expen
35、sive at these places. 19 . Bargain hard to get the best price.Choose local transportation 20 . Instead, take buses, railways or subways, which are always cheaper. If you are planning to stay for a while, you can consider renting a car. Hiring a car is much easier than carrying your bags everywhere i
36、f you are moving around a lot. A. Save on hotels B. Surf the Internet while traveling C. Therefore, avoid buying anything there D. So its best to find out when the off-season starts E. Planning your meals is another way to reduce your travel costs F. For this reason, you should never feel ashamed of
37、 asking for bargains G. As a tourist, avoid taking taxis whenever possible, since theyre expensive第二部分：英语知识运用（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）阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。I was 17 years old. I was angry and rebellious (叛逆的) ,with little regard for anything my pa
38、rents had to say, 21 if it had nothing to do with me. Like so many teenagers, I struggled to escape from anything that didnt 22 my picture of the world. As a “brilliant without need of guidance” kid, I refused any obvious 23 of love. In fact, I got angry at the 24 of the word “love”.One night, after
39、 an extremely difficult day, I 25 into my room, shut the door loudly and fell down onto my bed heavily. As I 26 down in the privacy of my bed, my hands placed 27 my pillow. There was an envelope. I 28 it out and on the envelope it said, “To 29 when youre alone.” 30 I was alone, no one would know whe
40、ther I read it or not. So I opened it. It said，“Mike, I know life is 31 right now, I know you are frustrated(沮丧的) and I know we dont do 32 right. I also know that I love you entirely and nothing you do or say will 33 change that. I am here for you if you ever need to talk. If you dont, thats also ok
41、ay. Just know that wherever you go or 34 you do in your life, I will always love you and be 35 that you are my son. Im here for you and I love youthat will never 36 . Love you, Mom.”Every night as I went to bed, I 37 put my hands under my pillow, and I remember the 38 I felt every time I got a 39 .
42、During my teen years, the letters were the calm assurance that I still could be loved regardless of my anger and rudeness. Just before I fell 40 I became grateful that my mom knew what I, an angry teenager, needed. 21. A. similarly B. obviously C. actually D. particularly22. A. pick up B. put up C.
43、agree with D. deal with23. A. attempt B. offer C. request D. advice24. A. risk B. proposal C. mention D. point25. A. slipped B. stormed C. looked D. checked26. A. went B. slowed C. broke D. lay 27. A. under B. on C. beside D. over28. A. pulled B. carried C. sent D. worked29. A. answer B. imagine C.
44、read D. tear30. A. If B. Until C. Though D. Since31. A. simple B. awful C. amazing D. exciting32. A. something B. nothing C. anything D. everything33. A. ever B. still C. thus D. also 34. A. whatever B. whenever C. however D. whichever 35. A. concerned B. interested C. proud D. certain36. A. last B. change C. happen D. start37. A. would B. should C. could D. might38. A. stress B. sadness C. relief D. pity39. A. book B. letter C. word D. card 40. A. ill B. down