北京市海淀区学年高二上学期期中考试英语试.docx

1、北京市海淀区学年高二上学期期中考试英语试海淀区高二年级第一学期期中练习英语2017. 11学校 班级 姓名 成绩第一部分: 听力理解 （共三节，15分）第一节 （共4小题; 每小题1分, 共4分）听下面4段对话，从每题A、B、C三个选项中, 选出能回答问题的最佳选项。每段对话你将听一遍。1. What subject does the man like best?A. Biology. B. History. C. Geography.2. Whos on duty today?A. Tom. B. Jack. C. Gavin.3. When did the exhibition close

2、?A. On Monday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Friday.4. What do the girls parents do?A. Singers. B. Teachers. C. Doctors.第二节 （共7小题; 每小题1分, 共7分）听下面3段对话，从各题A、B、C三个选项中, 选出能回答问题的最佳选项。每段对话你将听两遍。听第5段材料，回答第5至6题。5. What is the man watching?A.Sports. B. The news. C. Movies.6. What are still needed in Sichuan?A. Tent

3、s. B. Quilts. C. Flash lights.听第6段材料，回答第7至8题。7. Why did the man go to England?A. To travel. B. To study. C. To work.8. What does the man like about Thailand?A. People. B. Food. C. Weather.听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。9. What is the relationship between the man and the woman?A. Guest and receptionist. B. Customer

4、 and shopkeeper. C. Passenger and driver.10. Why does the man decide not to go to Newton this time?A. Because it isnt close to Norwalk.B. Because the road is in bad conditions.C. Because he has no friends living there.11. Why did the woman recommend visiting Westfield?A. It has lots of modern houses

5、.B. It has beautiful tree-lined streets.C. It has a wonderful little museum.第三节（共4小题; 每小题1分, 共4分）听下面一段对话，根据题目要求在相应题号后的横线上写下关键信息， 每空只填一词。这段对话你将听两遍。Patient Information FormNameAndrew _ 12_Age46Occupation_13_Symptoms(症状)_14_, no appetite, some pain in heartAllergic to_15_第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，35分）第一节 （共10小题；每小

6、题2分，共20分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AThe Best Time to Visit These Pricey DestinationsIf youre going to shell out on a vacation, then you might as well do it right. With that in mind, weve asked a few experts for tips on when to visit some of the most expensive places across the glo

7、be. Heres what they had to say.BotswanaHotels in Botswana are second only to Dubai in terms of average cost per person, per night, at around $257. To make the most of your time there, consider an autumn visit, suggests Sarah Faith of Responsible Travel. “The heat peaks in Octoberthis is the best tim

8、e to go and see wild animals as they gather around in the Okavango Delta”, says Faith. While wildlife viewing is incredible in Botswana, theres much to enjoy away from the wilderness, too.”New York CityNew York is the second-most expensive holiday destination overall and the most expensive place to

9、dine out, with an average meal for two costing around $67. Garrett, the CEO of Discover New York, suggests, “October and June have gorgeous weather, so outdoor activities are a good choice, with sailing, in-depth neighborhood walks and biking.” For great value, she advises traveling in January and F

10、ebruary, when the city offers tons of indoor activities, from art galleries and Broadway shows to indoor sports events and thousands of dining options.SydneyWith its incredible surfing beaches, dining scene and friendly locals, Sydney is always a favorite of travelers. Its also expensive. Generally,

11、 the shoulder seasons (fall and spring in the U.S.) have the most comfortable weather and fewer crowds than the December-to-February high season. But some months have particular appeal, according to Stuart Rigg, Australian travel specialist for Southern Crossings. April, for example, falls into the

12、low season, which means youll find hotel deals along with weather thats typically “very pleasant,” Rigg says. “Sydney also has some great events during this low season period,” he adds.LondonPetulia Melideo, who runs Contexts London walking tours, advises booking well in advance for lower hotel rate

13、s, and suggests a wintry visit. “November is a great time for London. The weather is still tolerableand if it gets too chilly, there are plenty of cozy pubs to pop into,” she says. Other good times to visit include June, which means fewer tourists.1. According to the passage, October is the best tim

14、e to travel to_.A. New York and Botswana B. London and SydneyC. New York and London D. Sydney and Botswana2. Visitors to Sydney _.A. may find cheap hotels in the shoulder seasonsB. can enjoy wonderful beaches and dining sceneC. will experience the most comfortable weather in DecemberD. should avoid

15、the low season because of the unpleasant weather3. Which is the desirable month if youd like to visit London without too many crowds?A. April. B. June.C. November. D. December.【答案】1. A 2. B 3. B【解析】本文介绍参观这些昂贵的目的地的最佳时间。1. A细节理解题。根据Botswana中“The heat peaks in Octoberthis is the best time to go and see

16、 wild animals as they gather around in the Okavango Delta”,和New York City中 “October and June have gorgeous weather, so outdoor activities are a good choice,可知十月去New York 和Botswana旅游的最佳时间。故选A。2. B细节理解题。根据Sydney中With its incredible surfing beaches, dining scene and friendly locals, Sydney is always a

17、favorite of travelers. 到悉尼的游客可以享受美妙的海滩和用餐的场景。故选B。3. B细节理解题。根据London中Other good times to visit include June, which means fewer tourists.可知六月游客少。故选B。BA Blessed TeacherI remembered Ricky came back to see me ten years after he was in my class. He told me how I had inadvertently(不经意地) changed his life.Ri

18、cky often gazed out the window during one of my ninth-grade history classes early in my teaching career. He was quiet, and his good grades and mild manner were why I did not move him away from the seat by the window.One day, I leaned over his shoulder and quietly asked, “What are you looking at? You

19、 gaze out of this window during every class.”He said, “I am looking at the band.”According to Ricky, I said, “If you like the band so much that you have to look at them during this class every day, I want you to go down to Mr. Overby (the band teacher) and tell him that I sent you. Tell him that you

20、 want to be in the band. Now turn around and finish working before the bell rings.”The next day Ricky went to Mr. Overby and told him I had sent him and he wanted to be in the band. He added that he did not know how to play any instrument.When Ricky visited me ten years later, he thanked me for tell

21、ing him to go to Mr. Overby because he fell in love with music and discovered his musical talent that had not been tapped. His musical talent resulted in him getting a scholarship to college and earning a degree that now allowed him to provide for his family. Most of all, music had brought great ple

22、asure and satisfaction to his life.After Ricky thanked me, I pointed out that he did all of the hard work it took to become the wonderfully talented person that he was. I did not make him walk downstairs to join the band, practice his instrument, and get the good grades that led to his college schol

23、arship.Ricky responded that I could have yelled at him for looking out the window. Instead, I gave him an alternative that changed his whole life.After he left, I thought about his words. I realized that I was teaching children with every word I said, every action I took, and with every decision I m

24、ade. Rickys story raised my teaching bar. Most of all, I have never forgotten the lesson Ricky taught me, a blessed teacher.4. Which of the following words can best describe the author?A. Curious and helpful. B. Independent and creative.C. Tolerant and responsible. D. Courageous and professional.5.

25、What did the author do when he found Ricky gazed out?A. He yelled at Ricky. B. He moved him away from the seat.C. He took Ricky to Mr. Overby. D. He asked Ricky to finish working first.6. Ricky thanked his teacher because his teacher .A. encouraged him a lot B. taught him to practice the instrumentC

26、. discovered his musical talent D. made a difference in his life【答案】4. C 5. D 6. D【解析】本文是一篇记叙文，介绍一个受到祝福的老师。老师不经意的举动改变了学生的整个人生。十年后学生来感谢老师，老师也从中得到启迪。4. C推理判断题。根据倒数第二段Ricky responded that I could have yelled at him for looking out the window. Instead, I gave him an alternative that changed his whole li

27、fe.由此推知作者宽容和负责。故选C。5. D细节理解题。根据第五段中Tell him that you want to be in the band. Now turn around and finish working before the bell rings.”可知当老师发现Ricky向外看的时候，老师要求他首先完成自己的作业。故选D。6. D细节理解题。根据倒数第二段Ricky responded that I could have yelled at him for looking out the window. Instead, I gave him an alternative

28、 that changed his whole life. Ricky感谢老师，因为老师改变了他的整个人生。故选D。CGlobal GDP in 2030 will be 14% higher as a result of AI(Artificial Intelligence), thanks to improving labor productivity and increasing consumer demand, says a report.The report could increase the enthusiasm of economic policymakers and the

29、public, and show the power of technology in changing not only peoples daily lives, but also economic activities. However, history tells us that, while technological advancements have brought us benefits, they have also led to great social disorders, by changing the production and labor structures, a

30、nd forcing many workers to either adapt to the changes or lose their jobs. In the 18th century, for instance, skilled workers rose up to resist the Industrial Revolution, destroying machinery in the early 19th century. We may not see similar protests today, but history should serve as a warning agai

31、nst the application of AI technology.While we may gain a lot of benefits from AI, we must work out plans to reduce its negative effect on society, especially for workers. AI can raise productivity and expand GDP, but it can also make non-adaptive workers jobless. In India, some technology personnel

32、have already felt the negative effect of information technology. As technology industries across the world seek increasing support from automation（自动操作）, robotics and big data analysis, some technology workers have already lost their jobs.In their 2013 research study, Michael Osborne and Carl Frey from Oxford University estimated 47% of the jobs in the Uni