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1、- 1 -河北省沧县风化店中学 2016-2017 学年高二英语上学期期末考试试题第 I 卷第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）第一节（共 5 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）1. What will the man do on Sunday? A. Go to an exhibition of Indian art.B. Visit his friends in Mexico. C. Attend a wedding.2. Why doesnt the woman drive the car by herself? A. She doesnt like driving at

2、all. B. She is a green hand in driving. C. Bob always drives the car for her.3. What does the woman mean? A. She missed the comedy. B. She doesnt like the comedy. C. She often watches comedies.4. Which bus will the two speakers take? A. No.113 B. No.132. C. No.1315. What can we learn from the conver

3、sation? A. These dresses are not fit for the woman. B. These dresses are quite expensive. C. The woman will buy these dresses.第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分）听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7、8 题6. Whom is the man booking the room for? A. His wife and himself. B. His wife and daughter. C. His friend and himself.7. W

4、hat kind of room has he booked? A. A suite. B. A double room, C.Unknown.8. When will the man arrive at the hotel? A. Next Monday. B. Next Wednesday. C. In three days.听第 7 段材料，回答第 9 至 11 题9. What kind of job would the woman like? A. Shed like one in a trading company. B. Shed like one with more chall

5、enges. C. She d like one that needs an open mind.- 2 -10.Why does the woman choose this company? A. The work agrees with her knowledge. B. One of her friends works there. C. She can receive a high salary.11.When does the conversation probably take place? A. On Monday. B. On Thursday. C. On Saturday.

6、听第 8 段材料，回答第 12 至 14 题12.Who is the woman? A. The mans classmate. B. Annie Peters sister. C. Annie Peters roommate.13.What does the man want to tell Annie Peters? A. Hell hang out with her. B. Hell go shopping with her. C. Hell visit her next week.14.How can Annie Peters get in touch with the man? A

7、. She can go to Room 668, the Terminal Hotel. B. She can dial the phone number 4934975.C. She can go to the Terminal Hotel, Washington.听第 9 段材料，回答第 15 至 17 题15.Why are whales not fish? A. Because they cant stay long under water. B. Because they have warm blood. C. Because they breathe with their mou

8、th.16.How long can whales stay under water? A. For about twenty minutes. B. For about half an hour. C. For about an hour.17.Why cant the other kind of whale eat large animals? A. Its throat is very small. B. It has no teeth. C. It cant swim so fast.听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题18.What is the speaker most

9、probably? A. A tourist. B. A zoo keeper. C. A gardener.19.How do kangaroos conserve energy while running? A. By jumping fast. B. By moving their ears. C By following the direction of wind.20.What is the feature of red kangaroos? A. They cant run very fast. B. They have sharp hearing. C. Their eyesig

10、ht is very poor.- 3 -第二部分 阅读理解（共 20 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 40 分）第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）APrinceton University Location: The University is in Princeton, New Jersey. It is an hours train ride south of New York City and an hours train ride north of Philadelphia.Students:There are 4,600 undergraduates(本科生).

11、There are also 1,900 graduate students, but Princeton is unusual among universities in having a student body made up largely of undergraduates.Faculty:Princeton has about 700 full-time faculty members(教员). There are another 300 or so part-time and visiting faculty. All faculty members at Princeton a

12、re expected to teach and research.Degrees:Princeton offers two undergraduate degrees: the bachelor(学士) of arts(A.B.) degree and the bachelor of science in engineering(B.S.E.) degree.Academic Year:An academic year runs from September to late May and lasts two terms (fall and spring). A normal course

13、load is four or five courses per term, although many students take extra courses.Residences:Princeton provides housing for all undergraduate students. Freshmen and second-year students are required to spend their first two years in one of five colleges. Each college has its own dining hall, common r

14、ooms and computer centers.Fees and Expenses (Academic Year 2015-2016)Tuition(学费): $29,910 Room and board: $ 8,387Other expenses (books, telephone, etc.): $ 3,083 Total: $ 41,38021. How many kinds of faculty members are there in Princeton University?A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.22. In Princeton

15、University, an undergraduate will pay at least _ for the Academic Year 2015-2016 besides tuition.- 4 -A. $ 41,380 B. $ 52,850 C. $11,470 D. $ 8, 38723. In what way is Princeton University different from other American universities according to the text?A. It has five colleges.B. Its students are mai

16、nly undergraduates.C. It provides housing for all undergraduate students.D. All the faculty members at Princeton are expected to teach and research.24. Which of the following is NOT true?A. Princeton offers two undergraduate degrees.B. An academic year lasts about nine months in Princeton University

17、.C. Undergraduates should spend their first two years in one of five colleges.D. Its about an hours train ride from Princeton University to the north of New York City.BLast 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 eage

18、r to see his new place and meet his friends.My earliest memories of my father are of a tall, handsome, successful man devoted 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 unhapp

19、y with me unless I got straight As and unhappy with my boyfriends 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

20、 lunch at an outdoor caf. We walked along 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? Wh

21、at had held him back before?The next day my dad pulled out his childhood pictures and told me quite a - 5 -few stories about his own childhood. Although our times together became easier over the years, I never felt closer to him at that moment. After so many years, Im at last seeing another side of

22、my father. And in doing so, Im delighted with my new friend. My dad, in his new home in Arizona, is back to me from where he was.25. 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 chi

23、ldren. D. He expected too much of her.26. When the author went out with her father on weekends, she would feel _.A. nervous B. sorry C. tired D. safe27. What does the author think of her father after her visit to Tucson?A. More critical. B.More talkative. C.Gentle and friendly. D. Strict and hard-wo

24、rking.28. The underlined words “my new friend” in the last paragraph refer to _.A. the authors son B. the authors fatherB. the friend of the authors father D. the caf ownerCI fell in love with England because it was quaint (古雅)all those little houses, looking terribly old-fashioned but nice, like do

25、lls houses. I loved the countryside and the pubs, and I loved London. Ive slightly changed my mind after seventeen years because I think its an ugly town now.Things have changed. For everybody, England meant gentlemen, fair play, and good manners. The fair play is going, unfortunately, and so are th

26、e gentlemanly attitudes and good mannerspeople shut doors heavily in your face and politeness is disappearing.I regret that there are so few comfortable meeting places. Youre forced to live indoors. In Paris I go out much more, to restaurants and nightclubs. To - 6 -meet friends here it usually has

27、to be in a pub, and it can be difficult to go there alone as a woman. The cafes are not terribly nice.As a woman, I feel unsafe here. I spend a bomb on taxis because I will not take public transport after 10 p. m. I used to use it, but now Im afraid.The idea of family seems to be more or less non-ex

28、istent in England. My family is well united and thats typically French. In Middlesex I had a neighbour who is 82 now. His family only lived two miles away, but I took him to France for Christmas once because he was always alone.29. The writer doesnt like London because she _.A. is not used to the li

29、fe there now B. has lived there for seventeen yearsC. prefers to live in an old-fashioned house D. has to be polite to everyone she meets there30. Where do people usually meet their friends in England?A. In a cafe. B. In a restaurant. C. In a nightclub. D. In a pub. 31. The underlined part “it” (in

30、Para. 4) refers to_.A. a taxi B. the money C. a bomb D. public transport 32. The writer took her neighbour to France for Christmas because he _.A. felt lonely in England B. had never been to FranceC. was from a typical French family D. didnt like the British idea of familyDWhen Nancy Lublin received

31、 $5,000 from her grandfather in 1996, she never once considered taking a vacation or paying off student loans(贷款). Instead, the 24-year-old New York University law student began thinking about helping low-income women get better jobs. “If a woman goes for a job interview(面试) - 7 -poorly dressed, she

32、 wont get the job,” Lublin says. “But without a job, she cant afford suitable clothes.”So, with the money Lublin founded “Dress for Success” and began collecting womens clothes which were still in good condition but which their owners no longer needed. “So many women have clothes lying around that t

33、hey will never wear again,” one of Lublins assistants says, “Nancys idea is so simple and yet so important to women.”Many women come to Lublins office before going to a job interview. Here, they receive a suit, shoes and any other things they need. Since it was set up, more than 1,000 women have tur

34、ned to “Dress for Success” for help. Many of them have won jobs. Some have found jobs after being out of work for many years. Jenny, a 32-year-old woman who was recently hired as a law-firm office manager says, “I made a good impression(印象) because of Dress for Success.” 33. What can we learn from t

35、he text?A. Nancys grandfather lent her the money to set up the office.B. Nancys office gathers used clothes from women.C. Low-income women can get jobs at “Dress for Success”.D. Nancy set up “Dress for Success” to make money.34. “Dress for Success” attracts many women because they_.A. like to wear d

36、ifferent clothes B. like the design of the dressesC. prefer buying clothes at a low price D. need to look smart when looking for a job35. What would be a good title for the text?A. Keep Your Old Clothes B. A Helping Hand for WomenC. Nancy: A Successful Law Student D. A Successful Clothing Business 第

37、二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）- 8 -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。High school is the starting point of social groups, and in every school, there would always be popular people.36.Eveyone wants to be popular when they step into high school. So there is one thing you should remember: Popular peo

38、ple are not born. 37STEP ONE:Know your strengths.-What do you know best?-What do you do best?38.STEP TWO:Use your strengths.Dont be shy; join the activities that you know youre good at. Catch all opportunities, for these opportunities are your tickets to being known.STEP THREE: SMILE!Always smile to

39、 everyone you see. Smiling makes you look approachable.STEP FOUR:Be yourself.39.If you have to change who you are to meet others preference, youll be unhappy.STEP FIVE: Give a helping hand.Popular people dont just know eveyone.40. They establish those relationships by helping people. But they dont d

40、o it in noticeable ways.STEP SIX Be confident.Eveyone has some shortcoming. Dont let that stop you! Even if you feel that you just arent good, love yourself and believe in yourself.A. While there are popular people, there would be some “losers”.B. Whlk up to someone new each day and offer a greeting

41、.C. Ask yourself these questions, so that youll know what youre good at.D. Here are some steps to help you be popular.E. They have good relationships with everyone.F. Some would think that its too late, but is it really hopeless?- 9 -G. Popularity comes from an acceptance of who you really are.第三部分

42、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。For years I have no idea what I have been doing with my life. I was a lawyer aged 30 in New York. But being a lawyer was never my 41 in life. I 42 wanted to be a writer. I have a great 43 and would write am

43、azing stories in my head. But I always knew that being a writer was never possible for me because it was a better financial decision to stay a 44.Recently, I couldnt fall asleep at my 45 time of 10 p.m., 46 when I did fall asleep I had the same dream over and over again. It wasnt a dream I had ever

44、had in the past. The dream starts with me in the ocean trying to go for a swim 47 something, but for 48 reason I start to drown. I cant 49 grasp for air and I have no control 50 my body. Then a light shines through the bright waters and when I look up all I can 51 is myself in a bright white room 52

45、 a novel. Then I heard a voice say repeatedly “now is the time to try something new”.It wasnt just a dream; it was my 53 to make something good out of my life. That afternoon I 54 my job at the law firm and I wouldnt have been any happier. My life started _55_ 30, and every day since that point I ha

46、vent 56 enjoying life. I started to write and have been on the best sellers list for the last 2 months. Things have definitely 57.Change is a good thing not just for me 58 for everyone; it gives us all an opportunity to take a 59. So my two favorite words on which I live by and so should you are: “6

47、0 and Chance”.41. A. idea B. goal C. achievement D. motivation42. A. curiously B. relatively C. honestly D. occasionally43. A. imagination B. preference C possibility D. responsibility44. A. teacher B.lawyer C. writer D. doctor45. A. normal B. usual D ordinary D. common46.A. or B. so C. and D. but-

48、10 -47. A. searching for B. calling for C. caring for D. wishing for48. A. any B. certain C. other D. some49. A. ever B. even C. still D. never50. A. with B. beyond C. over D. on51. A. estimate B. predict C. recognize D. see52. A. reciting B. writing C. editing D. reading53. A. condition B. situatio

49、n C. opportunity D. position54. A. quitted B. accepted C. acknowledged D. denied55. A. in B. at C. on D. for56. A. stopped B. imagined C. avoided D. risked57. A. turned back B. turned around C. turned over D. turned up58. A. nor B onlyC. neither D. but59. A. breath B. chance C. shortcut D nap60. A. Opportunity B. Forntune C. Change D. Fate第 II 卷第二节 语法填空（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或括号内单词的正确形式。Edith is a