内蒙古北重三中2017高二下学期期末考试英语试卷含答案.doc

北重三中2017～2018学年度第二学期
高二年级期末考试英语试题
考试时间：2018年7月12日 满分：150分 考试时长：125分钟
一、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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
For some travelers, a typical hotel room is a bit boring. Here are the world’s several strangest hotels.
The Mirrorcube
The Mirrorcube is hung on a tree trunk and covered in mirrors. It accommodates two people at a time, with a double bed, a small bathroom and a living room. Access to the room is by a rope bridge connected to the next tree. Hidden among the trees, the mirrors provide a 360-degree view of the surroundings.
ICEHOTEL
ICEHOTEL is the world's largest hotel made from snow and ice. Guests can sleep in a bed made of snow and ice, at temperatures around -5 ℃.
The entire building melts and gets reconstructed every year. Each November, a team of architects rebuilds the rooms from several hundred tons of ice. If your ideal vacation consists of walking around in snow pants and furs, ICEHOTEL is worth your visit.
Marmara Antalya
Marmara Antalya provides guests with a constantly changing view. Floating in a pool of 478 tons of water and aided by six electric motors, it turns a full 360 degrees on its foundation several times a day.
Tianzi Hotel
Built in 2016, this 10-floor building is shaped like Fu, Lu and Shou — the symbols of Chinese gods of fortune, prosperity and longevity.
Shou, on the left, is holding a peach that contains a suite(套房). Guests can enter the hotel through his right foot. If you are in China and near the Tianzi Hotel, visit it or stay a night because you have the opportunity to rest in the world's largest image hotel.
1. What is the character of the Mirrorcube?
A. It is a tree-house hotel.
B. It is shaped like a statue.
C. It is different every year.
D. It turns 360 degrees.
2. Which hotel is built on the water?
A. The Mirrorcube B. ICEHOTEL C. Marmara Antalya D. Tianzi Hotel
3. What is unique to Tianzi Hotel?
A. It has a long history.
B. It is a 10-floor building.
C. It represents good fortune.
D. It is the largest image hotel.
B
Growing up, I always hid my thumbs in my fists because of their unusual shape. Admittedly, they do look more like big toes instead of thumbs and from an early age, my thumbs earned a nickname “toe thumbs”.
Then, while I was in high school, I worked as a cashier in a store. One day, while I was checking out a sweet old lady, she suddenly grabbed (抓住) my hands and said in a thick Polish accent, “You are Polish! Look at those beautiful Polish thumbs! They match mine!” She raised her hands and showed me her thumbs that looked exactly like mine! She grabbed and held my hands again and said, “Be proud of those thumbs and the history of your heritage (传承) that comes with them!”
I'll never forget that 30-second conversation with a stranger that forever changed my view of a part of me I once was embarrassed by and now embrace. Tonight, as I sat with my Samuel, he looked down at my hand and said, “ Mommy! Our thumbs match!” I smiled and answered, “Yes, they do. Those are strong Polish thumbs! Be proud of them!”
I no longer hide my thumbs in my fists. I'm happy that my child will carry on a piece of our heritage. I hope my son will never hide his thumbs like I did. I hope he will be proud of their “unusualness” and the history behind them. He carries on a unique part of me (and all the generations before me) and that for me will always be beautiful!
4. Which of the following might the author experience because of her thumbs?
A. Great hardships in life.
B. Being admired by her friends.
C. Unexpected kindness from others.
D. Being teased by surrounding people.
5. What did the author and the old woman have in common?
A. They had the same appearance.
B. Their ancestors came from Poland.
C. Their thumbs and toes looked the same.
D. They felt the same towards their thumbs.
6. What does the underlined word “embrace” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?
A. Be ashamed of. B. Be curious about.
C. Accept willingly. D. Bear bravely.
7. What is the best title for this text?
A. Polish thumbs B. Polish manners
C. A heritage of beauty D. Say no to embarrassment
C
If you are standing in front of an iceberg (冰山), it might look like the largest thing you’ve seen. However, you’re still only seeing the small part above the water. About 90 percent of the iceberg is below the water. The same idea relates to culture, Amy Melendez explained.
Amy teaches English and trains English educators in Washington. She works at a number of schools, including Northern Virginia Community College and Georgetown University. She said that many students and teachers mistakenly think culture is just the things that are easy to see, like food, music, clothing and holidays. But she said that most culture is represented in what cannot be seen: people's expectations, beliefs and values.
So she brings lessons about this into the classroom. She teaches learners how to understand and value cultural differences and communicate more effectively with people from other cultures.
Like Amy, Michelle Stabler is an English educator who has taught intercultural communication. Currently, she is a professor of Columbia University in New York City.
Both Amy and Michelle explained that the subject of cultural understanding is a natural part of language teaching. They noted that language and culture are inseparable: words and expressions have cultural origins.
They also said that cultural tolerance helps learners feel safe in the classroom. Michelle explained, "In other words, they don't have to worry that people are going to criticize (批评) who they are or the things that they value most and believe in. This gives students the freedom to focus their energy on learning the language without the concern that these things that are so important to them are going to be questioned。”
8. What does the text mainly discuss?
A. Why cultural differences exist.
B. Cultural issues in English classes.
C. How an iceberg comes into being.
D. Problems caused by cultural differences.
9. What does the author indicate by mentioning “an iceberg”?
A. There’s always hidden danger in the sea.
B. Culture plays an important role in our life.
C. Culture is not always so obvious as it seems.
D. Culture should be viewed from different angles.
10. What do we know about Amy and Michelle?
A. They are English learners.
B. They teach at the same university.
C. They are divided on teaching theories.
D. They hold the same view on language teaching.
11. According to Michelle, cultural tolerance_____________.
A. is the basis for language learning
B. helps students learn better in class
C. helps improve safety on the campus
D. makes students feel free to express themselves
D
The American company Amazon opened its first Amazon Go store recently in the state of Washington after more than a year of testing. The store does not require you to stand in a checkout line or someone to process your payment. You simply need an app on a mobile device. People with the app can enter the store, choose the products they want and then leave the store with them.
You first need to download the Amazon Go app. Once you are inside, hundreds of cameras and electronic sensors follow your movements and record all the products chosen. The products are then placed in the app’s virtual shopping cart (虚拟购物车). If you decide against buying one or more products before leaving the store, the software automatically removes those items from its memory. At the end of the visit, the customer just walks out of the store with all the desired products. Payment is made automatically through the app, which is linked to the buyer's credit card.
The first Amazon Go is a small food market, selling mainly ready-to-eat products and drinks. It sits on the first floor of amazon's headquarters (总部) in Seattle。
“It’s such a weird experience,” shopper Lisa Doyle said. “Because you feel like you' re stealing when you go out the door.”
Another visitor, Paul Fan, said he tested the technology by turning off his smart phone, taking some products and then putting them where they did not belong. He said the app was not fooled and still recognized all the correct Items.
Peter Gray said he was pleased with the new shopping experience. “Just being able to walk out and not interact with anyone was amazing,” he said.
Even though there is no need for cashiers to take payments, Amazon Go does employ workers — some prepare food, while others refill product supplies and assist customers.
12. What can we learn about the Amazon Go store?
A. It is checkout-free.
B. It is actually a virtual shop.
C. It will sure suffer from thefts.
D. It needs no worker for its operation.
13. If you shop at the amazon Go store, you_______________.
A. can return products if needed
B. can simply buy food and drink
C. can pay with your smart phone
D. can carry your products with a cart
14. What does the underlined word “weird” in Paragraph 4 mean?
A. Strange. B. Painful. C. Wonderful. D. Rewarding.
15. How does the author introduce the shopping experiences?
A. By offering analyses. B. By giving examples.
C. By making comparisons. D. By describing processes.
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。
If you’re feeling stressed or anxious, you’re probably carrying a lot of baggage that you don’t really need. Simplifying your existence can help you focus on what’s really important and get rid of what’s not. 16 .
Over-thinking.
Sure, there’s value in considering all of your choices and in planning ahead. 17 Breathe deeply and slowly, clear your mind and trust yourself.
Comparing yourself to others.
You run your own race, so only compare yourself to what you want to achieve. Our perceptions (看法) of others are rarely accurate, so stop thinking everyone else is happier, more powerful or more successful. 18 .
Trying to please everyone.
19 .Believe that you know what’s right for you and follow that path. Those who truly love you will support you in all you do, and won’t need you to meet their expectations.
20
Worrying just attracts negativity, so let it go! Believe that good things are coming your way, and you’ll soon see them clearly. View the future with excitement. There’s so much joy waiting for you.
A. Doubting yourself.
B. Worrying about the future.
C. And that's the person you need to be.
D. However, Over-thinking will ruin your day.
E. It's your life so don't live it for anyone else.
F. Set your own goals and concentrate on achieving them.
G. So, to live a happier life, try to let go of the following things.
二、语言知识运用（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）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A，B，C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I’m a student at Temple University in Philadelphia. Going to college so far away from my home is really 21 on me, especially when I get upset. The church shooting (枪击案) that occurred in Texas on Sunday really 22 me. I was feeling discouraged about the 23 that we live in, and I felt so sorry for the 24 and their families. I hadn’t seen my own family in months, so 25 something like that happening to my parents or sisters was an unbearable feeling. The sense of 26 stayed with me for a couple of days. I felt terribly homesick as I thought about the tragedy (悲剧) —it really made me 27 my family.
On top of this feeling was the 28 of upcoming exams. On Tuesday, I just could not 29 my feeling of sadness. I called my mom and she made me feel 30 better. She always seems to have the 31 advice for me in any 32 . “Amelia, you can't put your happiness in the 33 of anyone or anything outside yourself,” she told me. She was so helpful and so 34 about me. She called three more times that day to talk to me.
I am extremely grateful to my mom for her 35 me so much. I know that no one else will ever love me in the way that she does. When I was younger, she and I had such a terrible 36 . I was feeling really 37 about that. For me, recognizing the 38 things in my life and focusing on the people who love me really help me get past the sadness I feel when I see that bad things are happening in the world. Some things may be out of 39 , but appreciating our loved ones is something that can make a 40 .
21. A. hard
B. soft
C. dependent
D. impressed
22. A. moved
B. annoyed
C. affected
D. interrupted
23. A. town
B. house
C. world
D. corner
24. A. killers
B. victims
C. actors
D. tourists
25. A. noticing
B. keeping
C. minding
D. imagining
26. A. sadness
B. pride
C. honour
D. safety
27. A. miss
B. love
C. favour
D. doubt
28. A. fear
B. sorrow
C. stress
D. uncertainty

29. A. touch
B. shake
C. discover
D. deliver
30. A. possibly
B. brief
C. simply
D. instantly
31. A. perfect
B. actual
C. expert
D. formal
32. A. way
B. direction
C. style
D. situation
33. A. position
B. hands
C. center
D. titles
34. A. mad
B. curious
C. serious
D. concerned
35. A. looking like
B. caring for
C. appealing to
D. agreeing with
36. A. view
B. idea
C. struggle
D. treatment
37. A. anxious
B. guilty
C. excited
D. angry
38. A. interesting
B. important
C. positive
D. valuable
39. A. control
B. date
C. danger
D. order
40.A. change
B. point
C. plan
D. difference
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1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
27-year-old Mason opened Rosa’s Fresh Pizza in Philadelphia, which sells slices (薄片) of pizza for only $1.
The shop operates by a “pay it forward” system—customers 41 (walk) in to buy pizza can also donate a slice to a homeless person. In this way, about 30 to 40 homeless people are able to eat 42 free at Rosa's every single day.
The system 43 (begin) one day, when a customer asked if he could “pay it forward” 44 purchase a slice for the next homeless person who walked in. Mason 45 (immediate) agreed, and then put up a note on the wall. Anyone 46 was homeless could use the note for a free slice.
Word 47 (spread) quickly and before long, more and more customers came in with such voluntary offers. Ever since that first customer paid it forward, over 8,500 slices 48 (give) away to feed those in need.
There is a note of 49 (appreciate) on the wall. “I just want to thank the kind and generous people; it gave me a place to eat every day and the opportunity 50 (get) back on my feet. I’ll start a new job tomorrow!”

三、 写作 (共三节，满分65分)
第一节：单词拼写（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
51.It is reported that the m　　　　　　(大多数) of the young, with their parents working in distant cities, suffer from a sense of loneliness. 
52.As the wages were low, there were few a_____________(申请人) for the job. 
53.A study i___________(表明) that women find it more difficult t