1、高二英语上学期期末考试试题1河南省兰考县2016-2017学年高二英语上学期期末考试试题第一部分: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。ASaving money is easy when you dont have anything else to spend it on,but what happens when things come suddenly that demand some of your hard-earned money?These are called expenses. Cha
2、nces are,most of your basic living expenses-food, shelter(住所),clothing , medical care-are covered by your family. But perhaps you and your family have agreed that youll pay for other certain expenses out of your own money, such as cell phone bills, after-school snacks, jewelry or club fees. Expenses
3、 that happen regularly, like every week or month, are called “fixed” expenses. The good news is that because you know when these expenses are coming, you can plan for them. But life is full of surprises, and sometimes these surprises turn into expenses, too. You might have an emergency like fixing a
4、 flat tire on your bike, or just something unusual like the class trip to the Six Flags. These are called “unexpected” expenses and if you are smart with your money, youll plan for these as well. Heres a secret when it comes to saving money: If you think of it as a regular expense, itll be easier to
5、 put a certain amount aside. Tell yourself that the $20.00 you are trying to save up every month is something you absolutely(绝对地)must do, and there is no getting around it. What kinds of fixed expenses do you have? Can you think of any unexpected expenses that have come up for you in the past? Can y
6、ou think of any you might have now or in the near future?1.Which of the following expenses is most probably paid out of your own money?A. Money spent on sports. B. Money spent on medicine.C. Money spent on clothing. D. Money spent on meals.2.Which of the following is an unexpected expense?A. Paying
7、for house rent. B. Buying snacks.C. Changing a new tire. D. Paying for cell phone bills.3.According to the author, what can make saving money easier? A. Trying your best to prevent emergencies. B. Putting some money aside as a regular expense. C. Cutting most of your expenses. D. Earning as much as
8、you can after class.4. The underlined part in the 4th paragraph means_. A. you cant let out this secret B. theres no point in arguing about it C. you have other solutions to it D.there is no other choice BA Guide to the UniversityFoodThe TWU Cafeteria is open 7am to 8pm. It serves snacks, drinks, ic
9、e cream bars and meals. You can pay with cash or your ID cards. You can add meal money to your ID cards at the Front Desk. Even if you do not buy your food in the cafeteria, you can use the tables to eat your lunch, to have meetings and to study.If you are on campus in the evening or late at night,
10、you can buy snacks, fast food, and drinks in the Lower Caf located in the bottom level of the Douglas Centre. This area is often used for entertainment such as concerts, games or TV watching.RelaxationThe Globe, located in the bottom level of McMillan Hall, is available for relaxing, studying , cook
11、ing, and eating. Monthly activities are held here for all international students. Hours are 10 am to 10 pm, closed on Sundays.HealthLocated on the top floor of Douglas Hall, the Wellness Centre is committed to physical, emotional and social health. A doctor and nurse is available if you have health
12、questions or need immediate medical help or personal advice. The cost of this is included in your medical insurance. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to noon and 1:00 to 4:30pm.Academic SupportAll students have access to the Writing Centre on the upper floor of Douglas Hall. Here, qualified volunteer
13、s will work with you on written work, grammar, vocabulary, and other academic skills. You can sign up for an appointment on the sign-up sheet outside the door two 30 minute appointments per week maximum. This service is free.TransportationThe TWU Express is a shuttle(班车) service. The shuttle transpo
14、rts students between campus and the shopping centre, leaving from the Mattson Centre. Operation hours are between 9am and 3pm. Saturdays only. Round trip fare is $1.5. Where and when can you cook your own food?A. The TWU Cafeteria , Friday B. The Globe, Friday C. The Lower Caf, Sunday D. The McMilla
15、n Hall , Sunday.6. The Guide tells us that the Wellness Centre _.A. gives advice on mental health B. trains students in medical care C.offers services free of charge D.is open six days a week 7. How can you seek help from the Writing Centre?A. By going to the centre directly B. By calling the centre
16、C.By applying online D. By filling in a sign-up form CTwo hero housemates have told how they pulled their neighbor from a smokefilled kitchen.Rhys Lomax, 29, and Chris Clark, 25, of South Street, charged into the 41years old mans home after they heard his smoke alarm at around 1:55 am on Sunday.Pris
17、on officer Mr Lomax said, “I had just picked Chris up from the airport and we were arriving back at our house. Then I heard this beeping and at first I thought it was the car because wed left the headlights on. But then I realized it was my neighbors house and we could see smoke everywhere. We charg
18、ed into the house and found him lying on the oven with black smoke coming from it. We dragged him out and put him on the main road and then called the fire department and ambulance.”Firefighters put out the fire, which left the kitchen damaged and the oven completely destroyed.People attempted to ta
19、ke the 41years old man to hospital but he refused medical attention.Mr. Lomax added, “If it had been another couple of minutes I think he would have gone up in flames. He was a very lucky man. I was bringing Chris back from the airport because otherwise I dont think we would have heard the alarm.”Af
20、terwards, fire officers praised the pair, saying they had potentially saved the mans life.But Mr. Lomax played it down and added, “I am a prison officer so I have dealt with things like that before.”And Mr. Clark, a shop manager, said, “If there had been flames we might have thought twice but we jus
21、t covered our mouths and went in.”8. What can we learn from the passage?A. There was some food in the oven.B. The man in the house went to the hospital at last.C. The man in the house was drunk and did not know anything.D.Mr. Lomax thought what they did was not particularly important.9. The man was
22、thought lucky because _.A.the kitchen didnt catch fire at that timeB. it happened when his neighbors were coming from the airportC.the neighbors gave timely first aid to the manD. the firefighters arrived for rescue in time10. Why did the neighbors go into the kitchen without hesitation?A. Because t
23、he man in the kitchen was in great danger.B. Because the man in the kitchen was asking for help.C. Because though the kitchen was full of smoke there was no fire.D. Because they thought it was not very dangerous and they could put out the fire.11.What is the main idea of this passage?A. Two people w
24、ere praised by the fire officials for their brave deed.B. A man refused to be taken to hospital after being saved from his house.C. A lucky man was rescued by the firefighters with the help of his neighbors.D.Two people bravely saved their neighbor from a kitchen full of smoke.DEach morning Grandpa
25、was up early sitting at the kitchen table, reading his book. His grandson wanted to be just like him and tried to copy him in every way he could.One day the grandson asked, “Grandpa, I try to read the book just like you, but I dont understand it, and I forget what I understand as soon as I close the
26、 book. What good does reading the book do?”The grandpa quietlyturned from putting coal in the stove and replied, “Take this coal basket down to the river and bring me back a basket of water.”The boy did as he was told, but all the water leaked out before he got back to the house. The grandpa laughed
27、 and said, “Youll have to move a little faster next time,” and sent him back to the river with the basket to try again. This time the boy ran faster, but again the basket was empty before he returned. Out of breath, he told his grandpa that it was impossible to carry water in a basket, so he went to
28、 get a bucket instead. The grandpa said, “I dont want a bucket of water; I want a basket of water. Youre just not trying hard enough.” The boy again dipped the basket into the river and ran hard, but when he reached his grandpa the basket was empty again. Out of breath, he said, “Grandpa, its useles
29、s!”“So, you think it is useless?” the grandpa said, “Look at the basket.”The boy looked at thebasket and for the first time he realized that the basket was different. It had been transformed from a dirty old coal basket and was now clean.“Grandson, thats what happens when you read the book. You migh
30、t not understand or remember everything, but when you read it, youll be changed, inside and out.”12. What puzzled the grandson most was _.A. why he forgot what he read soon B. whether it was useful to read booksC. what kind of book he could understand D. how he could read books like his grandpa13. W
31、hy did Grandpa ask his grandson to fetch a basket of water?A. To get him to realize the use of reading books. B. To punish him for not reading carefully.C. To clean the dirty basket in the river. D. To train him to run faster.14. What lesson can we learn from the story?A. The old are always wiser th
32、an the young. B. It is foolish to carry water with a basket.C. You cant expect to remember all you read. D. Reading books can change a person gradually.15. What can be the best title for the text?A. Grandpa and Grandson B. Carrying Water in a BasketC. Baskets and Books D. Reading for Total Changing第二节 (共5小题,每小题2分,共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。 Friendship is a very important human relat
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