高二英语下学期期末考试试题1.docx

1、高二英语下学期期末考试试题1红兴隆管理局第一高级中学20152016学年度第二学期期末考试高二英语试卷注：卷面分值120分； 时间：90分钟。第卷第一部分 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中，选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AHe is not just a classical music superstar. He is a global superstar. Only 27 years old, the Chinese pianist Lang Lang has become an inspiration

2、 to tens of millions around the world.Among his dazzling long list of titles, Lang considered UNICEF goodwill ambassador the most special one.Being a UNICEF goodwill ambassador is the best decision I have made and will definitely be the best experience in my life, Lang said in a recent interview wit

3、h Xinhua at the UN headquarters in New York. I love children very much, and playing piano for them is my favorite, Lang said, beaming with delight.Named this year by Time magazine as one of the 100 Worlds Most Influential People, the pianist said he hoped music could bring children happiness and enl

4、ighten their life.Three months after his nomination (提名), Lang went to Tanzania with the UNICEF team to visit children threatened by malaria(疟疾) and AIDS.Although the southeastern African countrys underdevelopment and harsh living conditions surprised Lang who landed the continent for the first time

5、, he was touched by local childrens passion for music.Most of the kids had never seen a piano before, Lang said. When I played Chopins nocturne or waltz to them, those who were too shy to talk to me suddenly became active and began to share with me about their dreams. How amazing it is! Music can br

6、ing hopes to the kids and open their mind, he said.Following his visit to Africa, Lang began to organize fundraising concerts for children. Now it has become his routine to do 15 to 20 fundraising concerts every year. Except for his efforts on fundraising, Lang also established his own international

7、 music foundation last year to assist young talents to play piano.So far Lang has chosen five children from the United States and Germany, providing them with scholarships and opportunities to perform at world-class music halls, he said.In December, he will start the selection in China where he woul

8、d like to focus more on physically challenged kids, like blind kids.1. The best title of the passage is_.A. Lang Lang and His Music B. UNICEF Goodwill AmbassadorC. An Unforgettable Visit to Africa D. Lang Langs Fundraising Concerts2. As a UNICEF goodwill ambassador, Lang Langs work is mainly to _.A.

9、 help children who are in great needB. hold more concerts for children in the worldC. assist young talents from different countries play pianoD. create more beautiful music for the people of the world3. Why did Lang Lang go to Africa 3 months after his nomination?A. To finish his plan of global perf

10、ormance.B. To experience the local music thereC. To help those children facing serious diseases.D. To create new music of different styles.4. What moved Lang most when in Africa? A. The poverty of Africa. B. Childrens passion for music. C. Childrens gifts for music. D. The deadly diseases in Africa.

11、BParis may be the city of love and one of the most romantic places in the world. These days Ive been having a little romance with the city itself. I spent the days wandering among some of the main attractions, stopping for office and shopping in stores. It turns out that I love Paris. My hotel was r

12、ight by the Eiffel Tower. I slept with my curtains open so I could wake up to a pinky sky and the Eiffel Tower. After breakfast I took a short walk up to the Eiffel Tower. I wandered around taking photos. But I decided not to go up the tower because the waiting line was too long. Then I headed to th

13、e Palais de Tokyo for a quick look around on my way to the Musee Galliera. It is also known as the Musee de la Mode, or the fashion museum. The display during my visit was French costumes. You might think a dress is just a dress, but when you think about the purpose of the designers, its really inte

14、resting. Those clothes created a fashion revolution after the years of hardships caused by the Second World War. The clothes werent just about looking good after years of wearing whatever was just practical, affordable or available during the war. Times were changing and the French wanted to show th

15、is celebration in their clothes. Within the museum were rooms filled with dresses from some of Frances most famous designers. Then I had some of the most delicious macaroons Ive ever tasted in a caf to regain my strength before I set out for Galerie Vivienne, a shopping mall opened in 1823.5. The pa

16、ssage is probably taken from_. A. A travel guide B. A poster C. An advertisement D. A travel journal6. The author left the curtains open in order to _. A. Take photos B. Watch the Eiffel tower under the night sky C. Enjoy the beautiful view in the morning D. Let the fresh air in7. What can we know a

17、bout the French costumes after the Second World War A. Only womans clothes were changed. B. They showed peoples pleasure of seeing the end of the war. C. They were interesting and expensive. D. They were mostly designed by famous designers.CMarch 21 has been declared World Sleep Day, a time to recog

18、nize and celebrate the value of sleep. Many sleep experts hope it will be a wake-up call. According to a poll (民意调查）by the National Sleep Foundation, nearly 4 in 5 Americans dont get as much sleep as they should during the workweek. On average, adults are thought to need at least eight hours of slee

19、p a night, although some can manage with less and some wont do well without more. But the survey found that, on workdays, only 21% of Americans actually get a full eight hours of sleep, and another 21% get less than six.To many of us, the thought of spending more time sleeping is, well, a big yawn.

20、On the other hand, the thought of being smarter, thinner, healthier and more cheerful has a certain appeal. And those are just a few of the advantages that can be ours if we consistently get enough sleep, researchers say. Also on the plus side: Were likely to have better skin, better memories, bette

21、r judgment, and, oh, yes, longer lives.“When you lose even one hour of sleep for any reason, it influences your performance the next day,” says Dr. Alon Avidan, director of the UCLA Sleep Disorders Center.A study published last year found the same to be true even of children. When kids aged 8 to 12

22、slept for just one hour less for four nights, they didnt function as well during the day.But sleeping has an image problem. “We see napping or sleeping as lazy,” says Jennifer Vriend, a clinical psychologist in Ottawa, Canada, and the leading author of the study with children. “We put so much emphas

23、is on diet, nutrition and exercise. Sleep is in the back seat.” In fact, she adds, no matter how much we work out, no matter how well we eat, we cant be in top physical shape unless we also get plenty of sleep.8. The underlined part in Paragraph 1 means _.A. To wake up the sleepers B. To draw people

24、s attentionC. To serve as a morning call D. To declare the special day9. From Paragraph 3 we can infer that _A. Enough sleep is the guarantee of the appealing thingsB. Sleeping has nothing to do with ones expectations C. Spending more time on sleeping is a waste of time D. Being healthier is one of

25、the advantages for us10. What Jennifer Vriend said in the last paragraph implies that _.A. Sleeping is an image problem B. People care little about sleepingC. Lazy people tend to sleep long D. Sleeping is only part of our life11. What is the purpose of the passage?A. To talk about peoples sleeping p

26、roblems. B. To provide an investigation result of sleeping.C. To arouse the awareness of enough sleeping.D . To stress the function of sleeping at night. DIf you like travelling, you can go to the following cities.Marrakech, MoroccoThe city is known as the “red city” for its rose-colored buildings.

27、The citys Medina, an old city, is a really famous place. 1000-year-old monuments(历史遗迹) can be found in Medina. Today, the place is a crowded marketplace with traditional Moroccan goods for sale. Make sure to visit an outdoor theater in the city. Storytellers and musicians perform there.Siem Reap, Ca

28、mbodia Visitors can see hundreds of ancient Buddhist temples in and around the town. After a long day at the temples, tourists can enjoy one of the towns many bars, restaurants and nightclubs. If you go there, you can pay a visit to the Phnom Kulen National Park in Siem Province. The parks two water

29、falls offer great swimming areas.Istanbul, TurkeyTurkeys largest city has one foot in Europe and other in Asia. The city is a great place for history lovers. If you go there, make sure to see Istanbuls most famous religious buildings: the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. At night, you can try sailing o

30、n the Bosporus Strait. It divides this city into the European and Asian areas.Hanoi, VietnamVietnams capital has tree-lined streets, lakes, and some 600 temples and towers. If you go there, dont miss the Temple of Literature. It was built in the year 1070. You can also enjoy a slow walk down the Old

31、 Quarters coffee street. Enjoy a cup of local coffee while being there. The peaceful Hoan Kiem Lake is also a nice place to go to. It is one of the prettiest places in central Hanoi.12. Medina in Marrakech is most likely a nice place for those who love_. A. watching movies outdoors B. buying expensi

32、ve dresses C. visiting old monuments D. playing outdoor sports13. What can you do if you go to the Phnom Kulen National Park? A. Buy traditional goods. B. Swim near a waterfall. C. Visit restaurants and nightclubs. D. See hundreds of ancient temples.14. What do we know about Istanbul? A. It lies between Europe and Asia. B. It is the largest European city. C. Its near the Bosporus