内蒙古呼和浩特市回民中学学年高二英语上学期期末考试试题.docx

1、内蒙古呼和浩特市回民中学学年高二英语上学期期末考试试题2018-2019学年第一学期高二年级英语期末考试试卷卷面分值：120分， 考试时长：100分钟 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。AResearchers are placing robotic dogs（机器狗）in the homes of lonely old people to determine whether they can improve the quality of life for humans. Alan B

2、eck, an expert in human-animal relationship, and Nancy Edwards, a professor of nursing, are leading the animal-assisted study concerning the influence of robotic dogs on old peoples depression, physical activity, and life satisfaction. “No one will argue that an older person is better off being more

3、 active, challenged, or stimulated（刺激）,” Edwards points out. “The problem is how we promote（使成为现实）that, especially for those without friends or help. A robotic dog could be a solution.”In the study, the robot, called AIBO, is placed for six weeks in the houses of some old people who live alone. Befo

4、re placing AIBO in the home, researchers will collect baseline data for six weeks. These old people will keep a diary to note their feelings and activity before and after AIBO. Then, the researchers will review the data to determine if it has inspired any changes in the life of its owner.“I talk to

5、him all the time, and he responds to my voice,” says a seventy-year-old lady, “When Im watching TV, hell stay in my arms until he wants down. He has a mind of his own.”The AIBOs respond to certain orders. The researchers say they have some advantages over live dogs, especially for old people. Often

6、the elderly are disabled and cannot care for an animal by walking it or playing with it. A robotic dog removes exercise and feeding concerns.“At the beginning, it was believed that no one would relate to the robotic dog, because it was metal and not furry.” Beck says. “But its amazing how quickly we

7、 have given up that belief.”“Hopefully, down the road, these robotic pets could become a more-valuable health helper. They will record their masters blood pressure, oxygen levels. Or heart rhythms. AIBOs may even one day have games that can help stimulate older peoples minds.”1. The purpose of Beck

8、and Edwards study is to .A. understand human-animal relationshipB. make lonely old peoples life betterC. find the causes of old peoples lonelinessD. promote the animal-assisted research2. In the research, the old people are asked to .A. note the activities of AIBOsB. keep AIBOs at home for 12 weeksC

9、. record their feelings and activityD. analyze the collected information3. What is the advantage of AIBO over live dogs?A. It is easier to keep at home.B. It can help the disabled people.C. It responds to all the human orders.D. It can watch TV with its owner.4. The author seems to suggest that the

10、future robotic dogs may .A. cure certain diseasesB. keep old people activeC. change peoples beliefsD. look more like real godsB After a terrible electrical accident, which caused him to become both blind and deaf, the whole world became completely dark and quiet for Robert Edwards for almost ten yea

11、rs. The loss of sight and hearing threw him into such sorrow that he tried a few times to put an end to his life. His family, especially his wife, did their best to tend and comfort him and finally he regained the will to live.One hot summer afternoon, he was taking a walk with a stick near his hous

12、e when a thunderstorm started all at once. He stood under a large tree to avoid getting wet, but he was struck by the lightning. Witnesses thought he was dead but he woke up some 20 minutes later lying face down in muddy water at the base of the tree. He was trembling badly, but when he opened his e

13、yes, he could hardly believe what he saw: a plough and a wall. When Mrs. Edwards came running up to him, shouting to their neighbors to call for help, he could see her and hear her voice for the first time in nearly ten years. The news of Robert regaining his sight and hearing quickly spread, and ma

14、ny doctors came to examine him. Most of them said that he regained his sight and hearing from the shock he got from the lightning. However, none of them could give a convincing answer as to why this should have happened. The only reasonable explanation given by one doctor was that, since Robert lost

15、 his sight and hearing as a result of a sudden shock, perhaps, the only way for him to regain them was by another sudden shock. 5. The reason for Roberts attempts to kill himself was that _.A. he had to live in a dark and silent worldB. a terrible traffic accident happened to him C. he was struck by

16、 the lightning once more D. nobody in the world cared about him6. What was Robert doing when he was struck by the lightning?A. Sheltering from the rain under a tree. B. Driving a car. C. Taking a walk with a stick. D. Lying on the ground.7. We can infer from the text that _.A. Roberts wife sent for

17、doctors immediately after the shockB. many doctors came because Robert was badly injuredC. there was no accurate explanation for Roberts recoveryD. a sudden injury in the head led to Roberts recovery8. Whats the best title of the whole passage?A. A Terrible Electrical Accident B. Robert Edwards and

18、His WifeC. An Unforgettable Experience D. What a Sudden ShockC For years we have been told that encouraging a childs self-respect is important to his or her success in life. But child experts are now learning that too much praise can lead to the opposite effect. Praise-aholic kids who expect it at e

19、very turn may become teens who seek the same kind of approval from their friends when asked if they want to go in the backseat of the car.The implication (含义) of saying “You are the prettiest girl in class,” or talking about the goals she scored but not her overall effort, is that you love her only

20、when she looks the best, scores the highest, achieves the most. And this carries over to the classroom.Social psychologist Carol Dweck, PhD, tested the effects of overpraise on 400 fifth graders while she was at Columbia University. She found that kids praised for “trying hard” did better on tests a

21、nd were more likely to take on difficult assignments than those praised for being “smart”.“Praising attributes (品质) or abilities makes a false promise that success will come to you because you have that quality, and it devalues effort, so children are afraid to take on challenges,” says Dweck, now a

22、t Stanford University. “They figure theyd better quit while theyre ahead.”9. The underlined words “Praise-aholic kids” refer to kids who are _. A. tired of being praised B. worthy of being praised C. very proud of being praised D. extremely fond of being praised10. The author quoted (引用) Dr. Dwecks

23、words in the last paragraph in order to make the article _. A. better-known B. better-organized C. more persuasive D. more interesting11. We can infer from the passage that _. A. praise for efforts should be more encouraged B. praise for results works better than praise for efforts C. praising a chi

24、lds achievements benefits his or her success in life D. praising a childs abilities encourages him or her to take on challengesDOpening week specials at Munchies Food Hall.At the corner of Green and Brown Streets in the cityMonday, 7th of January until Sunday, 13th January 2008Feast until youre full

25、! Come down to Munchies this week to enjoy the special dishes on offer at all of our food outlets. Order from the following: Succulent chicken rice spicy satay beef Delicious noodle dishes plump pork chips seafood specialties crunchy vegetables sweet tropical fruitHalal food is available at the stal

26、l Malay Food HeavenWin Prizes and Gifts! Spend 20.00 or more and win instant prizes from our lucky draw box. Collect a free party balloon and whistle for each young diner. Enjoy a free meal if you are the first customer of the day at any of our stalls. Win a holiday to Western Australia. A free raff

27、le ticket is given with every receipt. Just fill in your information and place your entry in the box provided. Winner to be announced in The strait Times on the 15th of January.Join in the Fun!Between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. each evening until the 10th of January, your favorite Channel 3 television

28、actors and singers will entertain you: May Lee Jackie Chen Kim Yap KamalAutograph sessions will follow each performance! And who will be our extra special mystery star? Come down on Saturday at noon to find out.12. Munchies Food Hall does NOT sell _.A. lamb B. beef C. pork D. chicken13. The prices a

29、t Munchies are _.A. lower than usual B. bargain prices for the openingC. lower for two people D. lower if you spend 21.0014. Everyone who eats at Munchies will receive a _.A. free raffle ticket B. lucky draw coupon C. free meal D. balloon and whistle15. I will find out who has won the trip to Wester

30、n Australia when I _.A. watch Channel 3 television B. come down to Munchies at noonC. read The Straits Times on the 15th of January D. attend the lucky draw at Munchies Food Hall 第二节七选五（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。Tips on buying outdoor solar lights As solar lighting is

31、 becoming useful for homes, many different such outdoor lights can now be found in supermarkets. Here are some helpful tips for customers. Does your area receive enough direct lighting? 16 So you shouldnt even give it a thought if you live in an area that doesnt get much sunlight. These lights need

32、direct sunlight, or they just wont work very well. 17 The expensive one usually means good quality. Choosing the cheapest ones will result in many problems. For once, its best to buy more expensive lights of high quality. 18 At least you should know the difference between a $10 light and a $45 light. Buy lights tha