1、- 1 -内蒙古翁牛特旗乌丹第二中学、呼和浩特市第二十一中学 2017-2018学年高二英语上学期期末联考试题本卷满分 120 分，考试时间 100 分钟第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）第 1 节 （本大题共 15 小题，每小题 2 分，共 30 分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳答案AHere are some important events in August in Britain. Read them and answer the following questions.Great British Beer FestivalTue. 3 A
2、ug Sat. 7 Aug London Drink, music and other entertainments. This is held at Earls Court.http:/www.gbbf.orggwww.eif.co.ukEdinburgh (爱丁堡) International FestivalFri. 13 Aug. Sun. 5 Sep.EdinburghA festival of classical music, operas and dances in Edinburghhttp:/www.eif.co.ukBristol International Balloon
3、 Festival (布里斯托儿国际气球节)Thur. 12 Aug.-Sun. 15 Aug.Europes largest hot-air balloon festival, with over 100 balloons taking parthttp:/www.bristolfiesta.co.ukSummer Bank HolidayMon 30 Aug.A public holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland People take trips or short vacations during the holiday.For m
4、ore: Travel/Transport（ ）1、Where is the Great British Beer Festival held?AIn Bristol. BIn Wales. CIn Edinburgh. DAt Earls Court.- 2 -（ ）2、How long does Edinburgh (爱丁堡) International Festival last?A13 days. B23 days. C33 days. D43 days.（ ）3、If you are in the UK at the beginning of August, you can prob
5、ably take part in_.Athe Summer Bank Holiday Bthe Great British Beer FestivalCthe Edinburgh International Festival Dthe Bristol International Balloon Festival（ ）4、What is the Edinburgh International Festival aboutAFood. BClothes. CArt. DVacations.BWhen I was sixteen years old, I made my first visit t
6、o the United States. It wasnt the first time I had been abroad. Like most English children, I learned French at school. And I had often been to France, so I was used to (习惯于) speaking a foreign language to people who didnt understand French. But when I went to America I was really looking forward to
7、 having a nice easy holiday without any language problem.How wrong I was! The misunderstanding began at the airport. I was looking for a public telephone to give my American friend Danny a call and tell her that I had arrived. A friendly old man saw me looking lost and asked if he could help me.“Yes
8、“, I said, “I want to give my friend a ring.“Well, thats nice,“ he said, “Are you getting married? But arent you a bit young?“Who is talking about marriage?“ I replied. “I only want to give my friend a - 3 -ring to tell her Ivearrived. Can you tell me where there is a phone box?“Oh,“ he said, “There
9、 is a phone downstairs.“When at last we met, Danny explained the misunderstanding to me.“Dont worry,“ he said to me. “I had so many difficulties at first. There are lots of words which American use differently in meaning from British. Youll soon get used to all the funny things they say. Most of the
10、 time, British and American people understand each other!“（ ）5、Where was the writer from? He was from_.A. America B. France C. England D. another co untry（ ）6、The writer thought_in America.A. he wouldnt have any language difficultiesB. he would not understand the AmericansC. the Americans might not
11、understand himD. he would have difficulty at the airport（ ）7、The writer wanted to _.A. buy a ring for his friend B. make a call to his friendC. go to the telephone company D. see his friend off（ ）8、 From the passage we can see that “give somebody a ring“ _.A. means the same in America as in England
12、B. means “call somebody“ to the old manC. has two different meanings D. means “be going to get married“ in - 4 -EnglandCWhen a storm is coming, most people leave the area as quickly ad possible and head for safety. But there are a few people who will get into their cars and go straight for the cente
13、r of the storm. These people are willing to risk (冒危险) being killed by floods or 100-kilometer-an-hour winds for the excitement of watching the storm close up.“Storm chasing (追逐) “ is becoming an increasingly popular hobby (喜好), especially in the Midwest of the United States, where there are frequen
14、t storms between March and July. A storm chaser begins the day by checking the Internet for the latest weather reports, and then drives up to 1,000 kilometers to where he storm will be and wits for it to develop. Although anyone can do it, storm chasing is extremely dangerous. The power of a big sto
15、rm can throw a cow into the air or destroy a whole house in seconds. Storm chasers are also often hurt in accidents caused by driving in a heavy rain. If you are a beginner, it is much safer to join a group for storm-chasing vacations during the storm season. Even then, storm chasing is not all adve
16、nture and excitement. “Storm chasing is 95% driving,“ says Daniel Lynch, who spends most of his summer storm-chasing. “Sometimes you can sit around for hours waiting for something to happen, and all you get is blue sky and a few light showers.“ However, for storm chasers, it is all worth it. “When y
17、ou get close to a storm, it is the most exciting sightyou will ever see in your life,“ says Jasper Morley.“Every storm is an example of the power of nature, It is the greatest show on Earth.“（ ）9、 For storm chasing, the first thing storm chasers do is to _.- 5 -A. head straight for the center of the
18、 storm B. get into the car for safety C. wait patiently for the storm to develop D. collect information about a coming storm（ ）10、Beginners of storm chasing are advised _.A. not to drive in a heavy rain B. to do it in an organized way C. not to get too close to a storm D. to spend more time on it in
19、 summer（ ）11、 What can we learn from the text?A. Sometimes storm chasers get nothing but disappointment B. M any storm chasers get killed in the storms. C. Storm chasing is becoming popular around the world/ D. Storm chasing is only fit for young peopleD- 6 -When Peng Liyuan stepped off the plane in
20、 Moscow, the whole world wanted to know who dressed the elegant first lady. The reporter released the secretMa Ke.Peng Liyuan has been wearing Ma Kes designs for more than a decade, a fact that was only highlighted recently when she was on her first state visit accompanying her husband President Xi
21、Jinping. The elegant and attractive Peng, formerly a popular singer, has been compared with the US first lady Michelle Obama and Frances Carla BruniSarkozy, since stepping off the airplane in Moscow on March 22. Suddenly, everyone was curious to know more about the first ladys wardrobe.Even so, Ma p
22、refers a lowkey approach. “If you eat a tasty egg why would you want to see the hen？” she says of all the media attention.Mas relationship with Peng began 10 years ago after a concert in Guangzhou when a reporter told Peng she knew the designer behind the label Exception de Mixmind. Peng asked for a
23、n introduction because she was a fan of Mas designs and had been wearing them for years.The two naturally became friends. Ma says: “The painting reflects the painter, and clothes reflect both the designer and the wearer. Someone desires fame and wealth, or love and sympathy; what you have in your he
24、art is reflected - 7 -in the design. Those who dont share my philosophy wont buy my clothes. Peng is a caring person, devoted to charity and environmental protection, which is exactly what Im doing now.”However, regardless of the brand, Pengs support of Chinese labels has surprised millions of Chine
25、se who favor foreign fashion brands.“Instead she presented a vision of Chinese fashion, desiring to bring Chinese designers to the world stage, ” says a western designer.The first ladys doublebreasted coat and her black leather handbag arent available at any of Exceptions shops, though Exceptions ph
26、ysical stores do have seen a rising number of visitors.（ ）12.The passage mainly discusses_.A. the designer of the first lady Peng Liyuans dress, Ma KeB. the friendship between Peng Liyuan and her designerC. Peng Liyuans clothes on her first state visitD. the reactions to Peng Liyuans first visit to
27、Moscow（ ）13. In the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 Ma Ke mentioned “an egg and the hen” to show_.A. it is hard to explain “Which came first，the egg or the hen？”B. paying such great attention to her was unnecessaryC. the outcome was more important than the processD. her dissatisfaction with the m
28、edia attention on her dress（ ）14. What can be inferred from the passage?A. First ladies compete with each other whenever they are together.- 8 -B. Pengs suits can be bought in Ma Kes clothes stores.C. Ma Ke offered to design the first ladys clothes through her friends.D. Peng had liked Mas designs l
29、ong before she got to know her in the flesh.（ ） 15.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?A. Peng wears the dress designed by a Chinese designer probably to support Chinese brands.B. Many citizens found Peng Liyuans choice quite unexpected.C. Black leather handbags li
30、ke Pengs are widely sold in bag stores in big cities.D. After Peng Liyuans visit to Moscow Ma Kes clothes became more popular.第 2 节：七选五 （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。选项中两项为多余选项。How to Survive High SchoolHigh school can be a terrible phase if you get it all wrong. Find out how
31、to survive high school with a few easy tips.1. Be yourselfHigh school is a fun time to make new friends, meet new people, date and socialize. Make friends with all kinds of people and not just a group which you are comfortable with. Most peer pressure cases are because of the weak image created by f
32、reshmen. _16_Dont give in to anyones wants.2._17_- 9 -Choose your friends carefully and make sure you wont get influenced by anyone. Socialize, but by judging who you can connect to. You will find friends, but stay away from the ones who dont want to be your friends as a bad company is tempting, but
33、 the good one is true.3. Be optimistic(乐观的)There is nothing better than having a smile on your face whenever you can. _18_ Dont be afraid to make friends, dont get aggressive or personal with anyone and treat others the way you want to be treated. Respect your teachers and classmates and try to be h
34、elpful if you want the same in return.4. Be confidentWhen you believe in yourself, others believe in you. Talk, walk and address people confidently and this will create a strong image about you. _19_ Be creative and unique and learn to set trends. Confidence is one quality you grow with, and people
35、respect you for that.5. Love high school_20_ Make the most out of it, and you will never get those moments back. Come up with frank ideas, get a detention, top your class, make the best friends, drink, go to prom, party, but just make as many memories as you can!With these tips to survive high schoo
36、l, you will surely be proud of graduating as an all-round approaching adult carrying the best roots. So, when you throw those hats in the air, feel the freedom and remember every moment you spent in “High School”.AFall in love with it.BPractice positive thinkingCAnd always wear your smile.- 10 -DKee
37、p good company（同伴）.E.Study as hard as you can in your spare time.F. Do your thing, and dont imitate（模仿）others.G. Just be yourself and create a strong self-image.第二部分 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分 45 分）第 1 节 完形填空 （共 20 题，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。My 9 year old daughter and I we
38、re flying from our home in Carolina to spend a week with my husband in Florida We were_21_about the trip because we hadnt seen him for five months，and_22_her Dad t erriblyAs usual on the Charlotte to Miami flight，the plane was totally_23_Because we did not get our boarding passes until we_24_at the
39、gate，Kallie and I could not get seats together and were_25_by the aisle（过道）I asked two passengers in my row if they would switch places with Kallie and me，_26_we could be togetherThey_27_，saying they thought they should stay in their assigned seatsMeanwhile，a mother and her three children were in a_
40、28_several rows ahead of usThere had been a mistake in their boarding passes，and_29_the whole family had been split upThe passengers in her row_30_ _refused to move elsewhereShe was very_31_about the younger boy sitting with strangersShe was in tears，yet nobody_32_to help herThere were a troop of Bo
41、y Scouts(童子军) on_33_Suddenly the Scout leader stood up and said，“Maam，I think we can help you”He then_34_five minutes rearranging his group so that adequate space - 11 -was_35_for the familyThe boys followed his directions cheerfully and without_36_，and the mothers relief was obviousKallie，however，w
42、as beginning to panic at the_37_of not being next to meI told her that there wasnt anything I could do_38_，the man sitting next to the Scoutmaster，_39_to me and asked，“Would you and your daughter like our seats？” _40_to himself and the ScoutmasterWe traded seats and continued our trip，very much reli
43、eved to be together and watch the scenery from Kallies window seat21.A worried B excited C anxious D eager22.A loved B considered C imagined D missed23.A full B crowded C empty D overweight24.A reached B arrived C landed D knocked25.A divided B blocked C separated D connected26.A in case B even if C
44、 as if D so that27.A prevented B refused C agreed D promised28.A panic B hurry C rush D seat29.A however B otherwise C therefore D instead30.A too B even C ever D also31.A concerned B curious C particular D content32.A suggested B offered C provided D supplied33.A duty B watch C board D spot34.A too
45、k B cost C paid D spent35.A convenient B available C probable D comfortable- 12 -36.A permission B excuse C apology D complaint37.A thought B end C feeling D sense38.A Immediately B Puzzlingly C Clearly D Amazingly39.A turned up B turned around C turned out D turned away40.A sticking B keeping C wav
46、ing D referring第 2 节 语法填空 （本大题共 10 小题，每小题 1.5 分，共 15 分）One 41 (rain) night I was driving along a lonely highway 42 I saw a man walking rapidly ahead of me along the side of the road. It was pouring rain and I slowed down to avoid 43 (splash) him as I went by.He misunderstood, 44 (think) I was offeri
47、ng a ride and ran towards my car. He was very tall, had a full beard and he scared me. I stepped on the gas pedal to leave 45 (quick), and I saw the look of total despair in his eyes.Suddenly, all fear was 46 (go) and I backed up and unlocked my car door, praying this was not the 47 (big) mistake in
48、 my life but somehow knowing it would be okay.The man was a plumber（水暖工人）, 48 truck had got stuck in the mud. He 49 (walk) for miles. No one would pick him up and his wife was in the hospital in labour（分娩） with their first child!He had cried at the thought that he might not be there.We 50 (arrive) at the hospital moments before his son was born.第三部分：写作（共两节，共 35 分）第一 节 短文改错 （共 10 处，每处 1 分） 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文文中共有 10 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或- 13 -修改增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（/） ，并在其下面写出该加的词删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划
