廣東省廣州市南沙區(qū)2016-2017學(xué)年高二英語下學(xué)期期中試題

1、廣東省廣州市南沙區(qū)2016-2017學(xué)年高二英語下學(xué)期期中試題第一部分 閱讀理解（共兩節(jié)，滿分40分）第一節(jié)（共15小題，每小題2分，共30分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)（A、B、C和D）中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)。A For the first time in Hong Kongs history, an entertainer has been written into middle school textbooks. He is considered one of the best actors in Hong Kong. Yes, he is Chow Yun-fat. The exam

2、ple of his long hard struggle for success has been used in a chapter in a Hong Kong middle school textbook. Using his experience, students can learn to make the most of their time and grab every opportunity to succeed. On hearing about this, Chow said happily, “I really hope that my experiences can

3、make young people understand that one should not be afraid of difficulties and setbacks, for they are the only way to success.” Indeed, Chow has traveled a long and difficult path to reach his success. In 1955, he was born into a poor family in Hong Kong. When he was 17, he had to leave school. He w

4、orked in a number of jobs- as a postman, camera salesman and taxi driver. These experiences paved the way for him to play all kinds of roles later in life. Chow broke into the film industry in the late 1970s. He was one of the hardest working actors and starred in a number of popular TV dramas and f

5、ilms including” Shanghai Bund” and “ A Better Tomorrow”. Since 1985, he has won many awards including Taiwans Golden Horse Awards and Hong Kong Film Awards. In 1995, he went to Hollywood. Although he was already in his 40s, he had to learn English. He even put chopsticks in his mouth to practice pro

6、nouncing certain sounds.His film, “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”, began to gain him more fame and recognition around the world. In 1998, the mayor of Chicago set aside January 12 as Chow Yun-fat Day.”1. Chow Yun-fat has been written into middle school textbooks mainly because _. A. he plays best i

7、n Hong Kong B. his experiences are very specialC he keeps on struggling for success D. he is well thought of2. Chow Yun-fat felt _ when he learned that he had been written into middle school text books. A. surprised B. sad C. shy D. happy 3. What can we infer from the passage? A. Chow Yun-fat is pro

8、ud of his success. B. Chow Yun-fat is popular both at home and abroad. C. Chow Yun-fat prefers to make a living by selling cameras rather than by performing. D. Chow Yun-fat has won more awards than other actors.4. The underlined sentence suggests _.A. chopsticks if of great help to practice English

9、 pronunciationB. Chow Yun-fat is willing to struggle with difficulties C. Chow Yun-fat has suffered a lot since he went to HollywoodD. it is hard for a person who is over 40 years old to learn spoken English5. The author wrote this passage to _.A. introduce Chows way to successB. praise Chow for his

10、 excellent performanceC. call on people to learn from ChowD. show why Chow is popular B Happy birthday! Do birthdays really make people happy? Of course they do. Birthdays celebrate the day we were born. Besides, that extra candle on the cake suggests another year of growth and maturity（成熟）-or so we

11、 hope. We all like to imagine that were getting wiser and not just older. Most of us enjoy seeing the miracle of growth in others, as well. For instance, seeing our children develop and learn new things makes us feel proud. For Americans, like people in most cultures, growing up is a wonderful proce

12、ss. But growing old? Thats a different story.Growing old is not exactly pleasant for people in youth-oriented American culture. Most Americans like to look young, act young and feel young. As the old saying goes, “Youre as young as you feel.” Older people joke about how many years young they are, ra

13、ther than how many years old. People in some countries value the aged as a source of experience and wisdom. But Americans seem to favor those that are young, or at least “young at heart”.Many older Americans find the “golden years” to be anything but golden. Economically, “senior citizens” often str

14、uggle just to get by. Retirement at age 65 brings a sharp decrease in personal income. Social security benefits usually cannot make up the difference. Older people may suffer from poor nutrition, medical care and housing. Some even experience age discrimination（歧視）. In 1987, American sociologist Pat

15、 Moore dressed up like an older person and wandered city streets. She was often treated rudely-even cheated and robbed. However, dressed as a young person, she received much more respect.Unfortunately, the elderly population in America is increasing fast. Why? People are living together. Fewer babie

16、s are being born. And middle-aged “baby borners” are rapidly entering the groups of the elderly. America may soon be a place where wrinkles（皺紋）are “in”. Marketing experts are already noticing this group of consumers.6. We can infer from the second paragraph that . A. young people lack experience and

17、 wisdom B. American older people often joke about their old age C. American culture is very young D. different countries have different opinions on the old age7. The main idea of the third paragraph is . A. the golden years can make the old earn lots of money and receive good medical care B. the old

18、 people in America are leading a hard life without good nutrition, medical care or housing C. the old in America have to retire at the age of 65 D. American social security benefits are not good8. From the last paragraph we know that the underlined word “in” can be replaced by_ . A. seriousB. badC.

19、disappearing slowly D. growing fast9. What should be mentioned in the following paragraph? A. The public will change their attitude towards old people. B. People will provide more services to the old in their communities C. The government will pass laws to ensure the benefits of the old D. Companies

20、 will soon produce more goods for old Americans10. From this passage we can know . A. in America, growing up is as wonderful a process as growing old B. in America, growing up is a wonderful process, while growing old is not C. in America, growing old is a wonderful process, while growing up is not

21、D. in America, growing up is not a wonderful processCHarvard researchers have created a tough, low-cost, biodegradable (可生物降解的) material inspired by insects hard outer shells. The materials inventors say it has a number of possible uses and someday could provide a more environmentally friendly alter

22、native to plastic. The material, made from shrimp (蝦) shells and proteins produced from silk, is called shrilk. It is thin, clear, flexible and strong. A major benefit of the material is its biodegradability. Plastics toughness and flexibility represented a revolution in materials science during the

23、 1950s and 60s. Decades later, however, plastics very durability (耐用性) is raising questions about how appropriate it is for one-time products such as plastic bags, or short-lived consumer goods, used in the home for a few years and then cast into a landfill where they will degrade for centuries. Wha

24、t is the point of making something that lasts 1,000 years? Shrilk not only will degrade in a landfill, but its basic components are used as fertilizer (肥料), and so will enrich the soil. Shrilk has great potential, the inventors said. Materials from which it is made are plentiful in nature, found in

25、everything ranging from shrimp shells, insect bodies to living plants. That makes shrilk low cost, and its mass production possible should it be used for products demanding a lot of material. Work on shrilk is continuing in the lab. The inventors said the material becomes flexible when wet, so theyr

26、e exploring ways to use it in wet environments. Theyre also developing simpler production processes, which could be used for non-medical products, like for computer cases and other products inside the home. Theyre even exploring combining it with other materials, like carbon fibers, to give it new p

27、roperties.11: Paragraph I of the passage is mainly about shritks_.Aremarkable designBinteresting nameCmajor characteristicsDbasic elements12: What has become a concern about plastic?AUsing it properly. BProducing it cheaply.CDeveloping its properties quickly. DEvaluating its contributions fairly.13:

28、 According to the inventors, shrilk has great potential partly because_.Ait can help plastic degrade Bit can be found in living thingsCits mass production has been realized Dits raw materials are abundant in nature14:What are the inventors doing in the lab?AReplacing carbon fibers with shrilk.BTesti

29、ng ahrilks use in wet conditions.CMaking shrilk out of used household goods.DImproving shrilks flexibility for medical purposes.15:Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?ARecent Progress in Environmental ProtectionBBenefits of Insects in Scientific ResearchCThe Harm of One-time

30、 ProductsDA Possible Alternative to PlasticD第二節(jié)（共5小題，每小題2分，滿分10分）根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。 Youve decided on getting a goldfish? Great! 16 Use the tips in this article to determine which fish is right for you and how to keep it healthy.Get your tank.When kept in healthy conditions, go

31、ldfish can grow to be anywhere from five to ten inches long, even if they are half an inch when you buy them. 17 If not, you will have to continue buying larger tanks throughout the fishs lifetime. 18 There are many varieties of fish out there; Comets, Fantails, Black Moors, Pearlscales, Orandas, an

32、d hundreds more, ranging in price from thirteen cents to two-hundred dollars. Do some research to pick one that is suitable for your tank.Buy from a fishing store. Try not to buy them from pet stores. The fish stores often have fish in better condition and are more knowledgeable about fish care. Don

33、t save some cash to buy a thirteen cent feeder fish. 19 Observe and choose a fish.Does it have white spots on its body? 20 If it is floating upside down or swimming awkwardly? If the answer to any of these is yes,do notchoose that fish. A fish should be swimming upright at a relaxed pace.A. Are its

34、eyes abnormally swollen? B. Buy the largest tank you can afford. C. Some fish can often be shipped to you. D. Know what type of goldfish you want.E. These fish are often unhealthy and of poor quality.F. Dont pick a fish that has been living in a tank with sick fish. G. Owning a pet goldfish can be a

35、 rewarding experience for fish keepers. 第二部分 英語知識(shí)運(yùn)用（共兩節(jié)，滿分45分）完形填空（共20小題，每小題1.5分，滿分30分）閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。I Am Truly Grateful That I Had CancerAt the age of 10, I was diagnosed with cancer. During treatment, I understood everything but the 21 of my case. It was not until recently t

36、hat I realized how sick I was then. This November of 2015 will 22 my five years off chemotherapy(化療) and I will be finally 23 of cancer. I know sick children often felt blue. In order to help brighten their 24 , I created a program through which I brought celebrities(名人) children 25 and respected to

37、 visit them in hospitals. The 26 I received from being able to 27 up the childrens day was indescribable. This fall, I will 28 my junior year of high school. I love learning and I truly 29 the time spent in school because during chemotherapy treatments I was often too 30 to attend. Another big part

38、of my life is 31 activity. During my treatment it was very hard for me to walk let alone 32 . After finishing chemotherapy my main 33 was being able to run and play 34 again. Im overjoyed to say Ive been able to 35 that aim. Being able to stand on the court and play sports again is a(n) 36 feeling.

39、To me its important to convey a 37 of positivity and hope that anyone can make the most of any situation in life. Many dont 38 and think its strange when I say this, but Im truly grateful that I had cancer. Having experienced that, I have become brave 39 have also gained appreciation for life. I kno

40、w with determination everyone can follow their 40 . 21. A. developmentB. seriousnessC. name D. cause22. A. mark B. end C. begin D. reward23. A. warned B. informed C. suspected D. cured24. A. spirits B. future C. rooms D. way25. A. attracted B. impressed C. admired D. missed26. A. respect B. joy C. g

41、ift D. education27. A. make B. clear C. clean D. light28. A. enter B. leave C. visit D. drop29. A. kill B. save C. treasure D. waste30. A. young B. weak C. lazy D. busy31. A. mental B. indoor C. physical D. social32. A. swim B. lie C. jump D. run33. A. goal B. task C. problem D. idea34. A. cards B.

42、chess C. sports D. music35. A. further B. kick C. set D. achieve36. A. amazing B. puzzling C. satisfying D. touching37. A. note B. message C. word D. wish38. A. speak B. apologize C. understand D. remember39. A. and B. but C. or D. so40. A. steps B. examples C. suggestions D. dreams第二節(jié)（共10小題，每小題1.5分

43、，滿分15分）閱讀下面材料，在空白處填入適當(dāng)?shù)膬?nèi)容（1個(gè)單詞）或括號(hào)內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。 The Language of LoveMusic is a universal language, which has the most powerful magic in the world. Music is a sweet language to show love to those who love us and those who 41. _ (love) by us. Music is also a friendly language for unfamiliar people to show

44、 kindness. It is living everywhere and all the time in our daily life.I learned this while 42._ (take) care of a seagull unfortunate enough to swallow a hook( 掛鉤 ). After 43._ (call) the wildlife rescue center and learning that all its vehicles were out on other business, I carefully 44._ (wrap) the

45、 wild bird in a towel and carried him to my friends car. The only way 45. _ (keep) him calm was by singing. For 30 minutes, I sang 46._ (soft) to the small creature until finally delivering him to those 47._ could help. Im not certain 48._ happened afterward, but for that brief period, we two vastly

46、 different species connected, bridging 49._ gap between us through songs.50._ doesnt matter whether there will be difficulties in communication，for love is always the theme of each piece of music.第三部分 寫作（共三節(jié)，滿分65分）第一節(jié) 單詞及句子根據(jù)中文提示，完成下列單詞（共12小題，每小題1分，滿分12分）51. I am quite willing to accept the_（后果）52.T

47、he price _(范圍) is from $100 to $500.53. He has made _(不斷的) progress with the help of the teacher.54. He _(主張) building more schools.55. She felt_(有精神的) after her sleep.56. The invention of paper was a great _(貢獻(xiàn)) to human civilization.57. Mr. Li _(任命) him (to be) monitor. 58. His story was an _(絕對(duì)的)

48、 lie.59. He was _(顫抖) with anger.60. I _(保證) youll love this film.61. Let us look at another_(潛在的) dangerin this work62 .Its hard to _(評(píng)估) the situation in this condition.根據(jù)提示，翻譯下列句子 (每句3分，滿分18分)63.母親絲毫不反對(duì)這個(gè)想法。_64.電腦現(xiàn)在被廣泛應(yīng)用。_65.他的工作態(tài)度不太認(rèn)真。_66.老師們對(duì)這個(gè)計(jì)劃存在很大分歧。_67.我渴望有一臺(tái)電腦。_68.我們用鮮花來表示謝意。_第二節(jié)： 短文改錯(cuò)（共10

49、小題，每小題1分，滿分10分）下面短文中共有10處錯(cuò)誤，錯(cuò)誤涉及一個(gè)單詞的增加、刪除或修改。 增加：在缺詞處加一個(gè)漏詞符號(hào)（），并在此符號(hào)下面寫出該加的詞。刪除：把多余的詞用斜線（）劃掉。修改：在錯(cuò)的詞下劃一橫線，并在該詞下面寫出修改后的詞。注意：1每處錯(cuò)誤及其修改均僅限一詞；2只允許修改10處，多者（從第11處起）不計(jì)分 Being responsible is actually not that difficult. I used to think it is hard to grow up into a responsible member of the society. An inci

50、dent happening in a rainy Sunday afternoon changed my attitude. I was on my way to the bookstore and was waiting for the green light while a girl was knocked down by passing car, which drove off quickly. A man immediately gave her first aid and I had joined in without hesitation. Soon many help was

51、given to the girl. Because we sent her to the nearest hospitals in time, she was able to receive properly treatment. Not badly injured, I expressed gratitude to those giving help. Compared with the escaping driver, I was proud of what I did.第三節(jié)作文：（滿分25分）假如你叫陳宇,你的英國筆友Mike在上次來信中談到了低碳生活這個(gè)話題。最近幾個(gè)月學(xué)校倡導(dǎo)學(xué)生

52、過低碳、節(jié)約的生活，呼吁學(xué)生爭做有責(zé)任感的公民, 引導(dǎo)學(xué)生從出行、購物、用水、家電和餐具使用方面反省自己的生活方式。請(qǐng)你用英文給Mike回信。內(nèi)容要點(diǎn)如下：1.你對(duì)低碳生活的理解;2.你校開展的活動(dòng);3.最近你的生活方式的改變(至少選取三個(gè)方面)。注意:1.詞數(shù)100左右;信的開頭和結(jié)尾已為你寫好(不計(jì)入總詞數(shù));2.參考詞匯:低碳生活low-carbon life。Dear Mike,How are things going? In your last letter you talked about low-carbon life. Now Id like to share my understanding of it and my experience i