甘肃兰州新区舟曲中学学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题.docx

1、甘肃兰州新区舟曲中学学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题新舟中学2016-2017学年度第二学期期末考试高二年级 英语 试卷本试卷分为第卷、第卷、第卷三部分。考试结束后，交回答题卡。第卷单项选择（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分）1. Being selfish refers to an individual _ talks on his or her cell phone even when doing so is rude or inconsiderate of other people. A. who B. whose C. which D. when 2. Mom told him h

2、e was forbidden to watch TV for a month. _, he stormed out of the room. A. In response B. In turn C. In return D. In advance 3. The number of smokers, _ is reported, has dropped by 17 percent in just one year. A. it B. which C. what D. as 4. Most of us, if we know even a little about where our food

3、comes from, understand that every bite put into our mouths was _alive. A. steadily B. instantly C. formerly D. permanently 5. Mr. Li gave all the textbooks to all the pupils, except _ who had already taken them. A. these B. the ones C. ones D. the others 6. Never drink too much wine again. It_ have

4、got you killed! A. must B. might C. should D. would 7. Its everyones desire that every effort _to realize the China Dream. A. was made B. be made C. will be made D. would be made 8. _ a little earlier, you could have got a copy of his latest book. A. If you would arrive B. If you arrived C. Should y

5、ou arrive D. Had you arrived 9. It took _ building supplies to construct these energy-saving houses. It took brains, too. A. other than B. more than C. rather than D. less than 10. Life is like riding a bicycle. _ your balance, you must keep moving. A. Keeping B. To keep C. Keep D. Being kept 课文语法填空

6、（共10小空：每小空1.5分，满分15分）England is the 11 (large) of the four countries, and 12 convenience it is divided roughly into three 13 (zone). The zone nearest France is called the South of England, the middle zone is called the Midlands and the one nearest to Scotland is known as the North. You find most of

7、the population 14 (settle) in the south, 15 most of the industrial cities in 16 Midlands and the North of England. Although, nationwide, these cities are not as large as those in China, they have world-famous football teams and some of 17 even have two! It is a pity 18 the industrial cities built in

8、 the nineteenth century do not attract visitors. For historical architecture you have to go to older but smaller towns 19 (build) by the Romans. There you 20 (find) out more about British history and culture.第II卷阅读理解 （共两节，满分40分）第一节 （共15小题：每题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.AWhen it comes

9、to materials to do good to our body, it must be mentioned that there are all sorts of foods to everyones taste. Some foods are known to have a completely ruined effect on your brain function, and nutritionists advise us not to consume them too much in order to limit their negative impacts. Here are

10、some top foods that kill your intelligence. 1. SugarSugar and sugary products are bad not only for your waistline, but for your brain function as well. Long-term consumption of sugar can create a lot of neurological (神经系统的) problems, and it can also do harm to your memory. On the other hand, sugar c

11、an also bring damage to your ability to learn. So avoid the products. 2. AlcoholAlcohol is known to harm your liver (肝) in the long run, and it also causes what is known as brain fog, a feeling of mental confusion. It acts like a cloud that impacts your ability to think clearly, as well as your memo

12、ry. Have you ever noticed that you cannot remember common itemsnames? This might be influenced by high alcohol intake, which impacts the balance of the brain. 3. Junk FoodA recent study has revealed that junk food can change the chemicals in the brain, thus leading to symptoms associated with depres

13、sion and anxiety. Besides, foods that are high in fat can also produce some symptoms that are similar to the signs of miss when you stop consuming them. These foods affect the production of dopamine (多巴胺), an important chemical that promotes happiness and an overall feeling of well-being. 4. Very Sa

14、lty FoodsEverybody knows that salty foods affect your blood pressure and they are very hard on your heart. However, as research suggests, foods that contain high amounts of salt can affect your learning function and make your ability to think imperfect. Otherwise stated, salty foods affect your inte

15、lligence! As a matter of fact, the consumption of salty foods has been shown to have the same effect as drugs, as they cause uncomfortable symptoms and hunger for salty foods. 5. Foods with Processed Proteins (蛋白质)Meat is the richest source of high-quality protein, but avoids overly processed protei

16、ns such as hot dogs, sausages and so on. Unlike the natural proteins that help your body protect the nervous system, processed proteins do exactly the opposite. Better choose natural products, such as fish, dairy products, and seeds as these are natural, high-quality protein sources. 21. Which group

17、 of foods may affect your memory? A. Sugar and alcohol. B. Sugar and junk food. C. Alcohol and junk food. D. Sugar and very salty foods. 22. If you want to promote happiness, which of the following should you stop eating? A. Sugar. B. Foods with processed proteins. C. Alcohol. D. Junk food. 23. The

18、special effect of foods high in fat and very salty foods lies in_. A. increase of anxiety B. decrease of blood pressure C. mental confusion D. their addiction 24. In terms of the mentioned foods, the writer seems to tell us_. A. they will affect our health once eaten B. the more you eat, the less ch

19、ance of illness you will get C. the key point is to pay special attention to the amount we take D. once we are addicted, its hard to get rid of them BSometime in the future, the familiar early-newspaper on the front porch (门廊) will disappear. And instead of reading your newspaper, it will read to yo

20、u. Youll get up and turn on the computer newspaper just like switching on the TV. An electronic voice will distribute stories about the latest events, guided by a program that selects the type of news you want. Youll even get to choose the kind of voice you want to hear. Want more information on thi

21、s brief story? A simple touch makes the entire text appear. You can save it in your own personal computer if you like. These are among the predictions from communication experts working on the newspapers of the future. Pictured as part of broader home-based media and entertainment systems, computer

22、newspapers will unite print and broadcast reporting, and offer news and analysis with video images of news events. Most of the technology is available now, but convincing more people that they dont need to read a newspaper is the next step. But resistance to computer newspapers may be stronger from

23、within journalism. Since it is such a cultural change, it may be that the present generation of journalists and publishers will have to die off before the next generation realizes that the newspaper industry is no longer a newspaper industry. Technology is making the end of traditional newspapers un

24、avoidable. Despite technological advances, it could take decades to replace newsprint with computer screens. It might take 30 to 40 years to complete the changeover because people need to buy computers and because newspapers have established financial interests in the paper industry. 25. Which of th

25、e following is NOT an advantage of computer newspapers according to the passage? A. They are cheaper than traditional newspapers. B. They are more convenient to read. C. You can choose the kind of voice you want to hear. D. You can easily save information for future use. 26. Journalists are against

26、computer newspapers because_. A. they dont know how to use computers B. they think computer newspapers take too much time to read C. they think the new technology is bad D. they have been trained to write for traditional newspapers 27. Why will it take a long time to complete the changeover? A. News

27、papers have established financial interests in the paper industry. B. Computer newspapers are too expensive. C. The popularization of computers needs a long time. D. Both A and C. 28. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Computer newspapers are well liked. B. Newspapers of the future will be on

28、the computer. C. Newspapers are out of fashion. D. New communications technology is used widely. CIn his 1930 essay “Economic Possibilities for Our Grandchildren”, John Keynes, a famous economist, wrote that human needs fall into two classes: absolute needs, which are independent of what others have

29、, and relative needs, which make us feel superior to our fellows. He thought that although relative needs may indeed be insatiable (无止境的), this is not true of absolute needs.Keynes was surely correct that only a small part of total spending is decided by the desire for superiority. He was greatly mi

30、staken, however, in seeing this desire as the only source of insatiable demands.Decisions to spend are also driven by ideas of quality which can influence the demand for almost all goods, including even basic goods like food. When a couple goes out for an anniversary dinner, for example, the thought

31、 of feeling superior to others probably never comes to them. Their goal is to share a special meal that stands out from other meals.There are no obvious limits to the escalation of demands for quality. For example, Porsche, a famous car producer, has a model which was considered perhaps the best spo

32、rts car on the market. Priced at over $120,000, it handles perfectly well and has great speed acceleration. But in 2004, the producer introduced some changes which made the model slightly better in handling acceleration. People who really care about cars find these small improvements exciting. To get th