高二英语第一学期期末考试试题(含答案)(DOC 9页).doc

1、高二英语第一学期期末考试试题第I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。AIn the coming months, we are bringing together artists form all over the globe, to enjoy speaking shakespeares plays in their own language, in our globe, within the architecture shakespeare wrote for

2、.please come and join us.National Theatre Of China Beijing|ChineseThis great occasion(盛会) will be the national theatre of chinas first visit to the uk. The companys productions show the new face of 21st century chinese theatre. This production ofShakespeares Richard III will be directed by the Natio

3、nals Associate Director,Wang Xiaoying.Date&Time:Saturday 28 April,2.30pm&Sunday 29 April,1.30pm&6.30pmMarjanishvili Theatre Tbilisi l Georgian One of the most famous theatres in Georgia,the Marjanishvili,founded in 1928,appears regularly at theatre festivals all over the world. This new production o

4、f As You Like It is helmed（指导）by the companys Artistic Director Levan Tsuladze.Date & Time :Friday 18May,2.30pm&Sunday 19May,7.30pmDeafinitely Theater London l British Sign Language （BSL）By translating the rich and humourous taxt of Loves Labours Lost into the physical language of BSL,Deafinitely Th

5、ertre creates a new interpretation of Shakespeares comedy and aims to build a bridge between deaf and hearing worlds by performing to both groups as one audience.Date&Time:Tueaday 22 May,2.30pm&Wednesday 23 May,7.30pmHabima National Theatre Tel Aviv l HebrewThe Habima is the centre of Hebrew-langueg

6、e theatre worldwide,Founded in Moscow after the 1905 revolution,the company eventually settled in Tel Aviv in the late 1920s,Since 1958,they have been recognized as the national theatre of Israel.This production of Shakespeares The Merchant of Venice marks their first visit to the UK.Date Date&Time:

7、Monday 28May,7.30&Tuesday 29 May,7.30pm1.which play will be performed by the National Theatre of China?A.Richard . B.Lovers Labours LostC.As You Like It D.The merchant of Venice2.What is special about Deafinnitely Theatre?A.Tt has two groups of actors B.It is the leading theatre in LondonC.It perfor

8、ms plays in BSL D.It is good at prducting comedies3.When can you see a play in Hebrew?A.Onsuturday 28Apil. B.On Sunday 29 AprilC.On Tuesday 22 May. D. On Tuesday 29 MayBKung fu is one of the most popular topics of discussion among foreigners talking about China. As a discipline of kung fu with the l

9、argest number of practitioners in China, Tai Chi is gaining popularity worldwide. Tai Chi is sweeping the world thanks to its deep cultural roots and the health benefits coming from practicing it.The philosophy of Tai Chi features the concept of yin and yang, which is typical of Confucianism and Tao

10、ism. Tai Chi also takes in ideas from traditional Chinese medicine, including anatomy (解剖学) and physiology (生理学). It is a practice that couples hardness with softness, and it is a perfect example of traditional Chinese culture.Through lasting practice, learners begin to feel the positive impact (影响)

11、 of Tai Chi on their health. Unlike kung fu practices that focus on attacking and defending against enemies, Tai Chi focuses more on shaping good characters and keeping fit. By practicing Tai Chi, people will feel an improvement in their physical and psychological health by promoting a balance betwe

12、en yin and yang within their bodies. This is similar to Western medicines improving peoples selfhealing ability and immune system.Tai Chi is playing an important role in presenting Chinese culture to the rest of the world, acting like a bridge between China and other countries. Recent years have see

13、n a lot of international communication on Tai Chi. In provinces like Hebei, Henan, Shanxi and Shaanxi, where Tai Chi teaching and learning are particularly active, local governments and nongovernmental institutions often organize activities and competitions for learners and fans to attend and partic

14、ipate in. Large sporting events hosted by China such as the Asian Games and the Olympics have featured Tai Chi performances or contests. These activities have opened a window for the outside world to know more about Tai Chi, paving the way for its overseas wide spread.Today, Tai Chi not only belongs

15、 to China, but also to the whole world and to everyone who loves it.4Why is Tai Chi becoming popular around the world?AChinese culture spreads quickly.BA good many people practice it.CForeigners show more interest in it.DIt has deep culture and health benefits. 5What does Tai Chi reflect?AThe ideas

16、of medicine.BThe traditional Chinese culture.CThe characteristic of yin and yang.DA practice of hardness and softness.6According to Paragraph 3, Tai Chi practice is to _.Arestore peoples immune systemBkeep healthy and get good charactersCdefend the body from being attackedDimprove peoples selfhealin

17、g ability7What can be inferred from Paragraph 4?ATai Chi has become a sport event.BTai Chi is active only in central China.CTai Chi promotes crossculture communications.DTai Chi opens a window to know about the world.CEvery day, young people across the globe are doing their part to keep the Earth he

18、althy and green. These are just a few kid heroes for the planet.Manatee MinderWhen she was in second grade, Stephanie Cohen read about a baby manatee hit by a boat off the coast of Florida. Marine biologists saved the manatee. But caring for the sea creature was costly. Stephanie took up a collectio

19、n and raised $27 in one day. Now 18, Stephanie still raises money to help these “gentle giants”. She sells manatee decorations, candles and cards on her website kmad. org.Color Us Green!At Clarendon Elementary School, in Secaucus, New Jersey, the students know what to do with old, used and broken cr

20、ayons. Recycle them! They collect the crayons and send them to Crazy Crayons, where they are made into different shapes and sizes. In the past eight years, New Jersey students have recycled nearly nine tons of crayons.Goodbye, Paper Bags!When Adrienne Boukis, 15, was in sixth grade, in Walnut Creek,

21、 California, she noticed that many of her classmates carried paper lunch bags. To help kids cut down on waste, she invented a reusable lunch bag, which is partially made from recycled plastic bottles. She sells the bags at greengearbag. com and some of the proceeds go to charity that is in need of m

22、oney.Hes Skiing to Save the EarthParker Liautaud, 15, wanted to raise awareness (意识) about the effects of climate change on the polar regions. He set out to become one of the youngest people ever to ski to the North Pole. Parker feels he has met his goal to inspire others. “All young people have the

23、 power to make a change,” he said in an interview.8What do the kid heroes have in common?AThey are all high school students.BThey all involve themselves in green activities.CThey all raise money for green activities.DThey are all from poor families.9According to the passage, kmad. org _.Aprovides so

24、me goods sold onlineBis designed by Adrienne BoukisCfocuses on the protection of sea creaturesDinspires kids to raise money for the manatee10The underlined word “proceeds” in the passage probably means “_”Amoney BbagsCgoods Dgifts11In Parkers opinion, every kid _.Ashould travel to the North PoleBcan

25、 succeed at an early ageCshould set a great goalDcan make a difference DA new study has linked too much TV watching to eight of the major causes of death, including cancer, liver disease and Parkinsons.Researchers monitored 221,000 people between the ages of 50 and 71, all of whom were healthy at th

26、e beginning of the study. They discovered that those who watched more than 3.5 hours of television a day were not only at risk of cancer and heart diseaseillnesses commonly associated with longterm lazinessbut also diabetes (糖尿病), influenza, Parkinsons and liver disease. People who watched between t

27、hree and four hours of TV a day were 15 percent more likely to die from a common cause of death, compared to those who watched less than one hour a day. Watching seven hours of TV a day left a person 47 percent more likely to die from the above illnesses.The scientists took other factors into consid

28、eration in their study, such as unhealthy eating, smoking and drinking. However, they found that when these were removed, the risks involved with sitting and watching TV remained almost the same. Even if people were active when they werent watching television, they were still more likely to die from

29、 illness than natural causes if they spent a lot of time watching the box.“Although we found that exercise did not fully get rid of risks associated with too much television viewing, certainly for those who want to reduce their television viewing, exercise should be the first choice to replace that

30、previously inactive time，” said lead investigator Dr Sarah Keadle.Scientists stressed that more research was needed to explore the connection between TV viewing and death and whether the same risks applied to driving, sitting while working, or doing other sedentary (久坐不动的) leisuretime activities.“Ol

31、der adults watch the most TV of any group in the US，” said Dr Keadle. “Given the increasing age of the population, too much TV viewing may be a more important target for public health intervention (干预) than previously recognized.”12What did the new study intend to find out?AThe causes of several dis

32、eases.BThe disadvantages of watching TV.CNew ways to prevent people from watching TV.DThe relation between too much TV watching and eight diseases.13It can be inferred from the second paragraph that _.Amore TV watching means more chances of developing diseasesBtoo much TV watching is especially harm

33、ful to childrenCpeople should watch at most four hours of TV a weekDwatching TV will make people lazier14How did other factors affect the conclusion of the study? AThey decreased the risks greatly. BThey contributed to a new balance. CThey had little influence on the result. DThey raised the risks t

34、o a higher degree.15Which is the best title for the text? AA new call for proper TV use BHow watching TV could kill you? CWhen people should watch TV to relax? DDisadvantages of too much TV watching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。How Can I Fight Laziness?Lazy people w

35、ill never gain anything in life. However, laziness can be defeated once a few changes have been made in your mind.16 Many people lack sleep constantly, since they stay up too late and get up too early to prepare for work. These people have little motivation once they arrive home. Laziness works hand

36、 in hand with a lack of motivation and a tendency to put off things. By adjusting your sleep schedule to provide a few more hours of meaningful rest, you can fight laziness throughout the day.Another way to fight laziness is to change your mind from passive to active. Some people treat their lives a

37、s if they were pushed from task to task. Others take a more positive approach, viewing each task as a challenge they must overcome alone. 17 Some people fight laziness by removing the temptations(诱惑) that surround them. A television in the living room may provide entertainment, but watching too much

38、 TV often contributes to laziness. 18 Complete a few tasks and reward yourself with a good dinner.Laziness can also be a lasting problem at home. Couples and children may all have different energy levels, but laziness can be spread if not dealt with immediately. 19 Be the first to collect and wash d

39、ishes after a meal. Others in the home may eventually follow your example and perform their own task. It is difficult to practice laziness when you are surrounded by motivated people.20 Enough exercise and a balanced diet can help you to develop a healthy lifestyle, thus enabling you to have more en

40、ergy and help lift your spirits.A. To fight family laziness, set an example.B. Knowing how to fight laziness is important.C. One way to fight laziness is to get enough sleep.D. Finally, taking exercise regularly can help you fight laziness.E. With strong determination, you will be able to achieve yo

41、ur goal.F. Laziness appears when you no longer feel in charge of your own mind.G. Create a reward system for yourself, just as parents do for a child.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）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文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选项。Ive come to the conclusion that Im rubbish a

42、t saying “NO”For example, last Sunday I was sitting at my desk alone，totally 41 in my own business, when a colleague (同事) of mine phoned and asked me to get involved in 42 with her. I found myself getting all caught up in her enthusiasm and didnt want to 43 herSo I said “Sure，why not?” and before th

43、e call had 44 , I found myself agreeing without giving any 45 whether it was worth doing We are both window-shoppers and 46 a whole day in the street. Actually, I hardly have any time to spare because I am very busy 47 my normal jobIve also got a book to write，a business to 48 and a family to look a

44、fter. And then there are my other projects to 49 一 my voluntary work and a couple of other interesting investments(投资) that l want to 50 . Im going to have to be more ruthless(无情的)and not just agree to 51 people ask me to get involved in. In other words，Im going to have to get 52 at saying “NO”Usual

45、ly I hate saying “NO”，because having to disappoint someone usually 53 me. Now I realize 54 I havent learned to say “NO”Ive been feeling very 55 . We had better do what we think is right and what we are 56 to doSometimes it does not seem that bad to 57 othersIf I focus on the things I 58 want to be i

46、nvolved in，I11 reach a much higher standard and do it quite 59 . I1l be enthusiastic and motivated(有积极性)and do something that is good for everyone and everyone will be happyIt11 be a win-win 60 .Whats not good about that? So sometimes, we have to say “NO” 21A. experienced B. absorbed C. concerned D.

47、 disappointed 22A. reading B. discussion C. shopping D. travel 23. A. displease B. force C. support D. shock 24A. explained B. announced C. developed D. ended 25A. thought B. suggestion C. idea D. question 26A. 1ost B. kept C. enjoyed D. wasted 27A. because of B. regardless of C. apart from D. instead of 28A. visit B. run C. suspect D. invent 29A. consider B. fetch C. catch D. enlarge 30A. take in B. work on C. turn out