1、浙江省宁波市六校学年高二下学期期末联考英语精校Word版含答案2017学年第二学期高二期末六校联考试题卷高二英语 第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分35分)第一节 (共10小题;每小题2.5分,满分25分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。AOne day, I was
2、 sitting in a local coffee shop, and staring at this man in a wheelchair. He could move his head and parts of his fingers but nothing else. He had a servant who cut up his food and placed it on a special mechanically powered fork that he would use to eat.He saw me staring at him and invited me to jo
3、in him at his table. His name was Stephen. For several hours we sat at that table and we got to know each other on a deeply personal level. I had never known a man who was more radiant(容光焕发), more energizing to talk and get to know than Stephen.Stephen used to be a very successful businessman in Den
4、ver. He was in the natural gas business. Thirteen years before, when he was forty, he was waiting for news of a natural gas discovery to occur any moment.He said, ”I had so much nervous energy. I saw the storm clouds gathering, and I decided to clean out the gutters(檐沟)rather than sitting around wai
5、ting for this gas well to come in.”He climbed up the ladder to clear the piles of pine needles on the roof. As he backed up, he accidentally fell off the roof. He landed on his back. He was paralyzed(瘫痪)for the rest of his life, except for his head and his hand.I asked him, “How do you do it all? Ho
6、w do you suddenly stop hiking, fishing, and running marathons?”He said, “There are three things you have to do when something like this happens. The first thing you have to do is adjust. The second thing you do is adjust. And the third thing you do is adjust.”He said, “By adjusting to your abilities
7、, Bill, you have to change your self-expectations. If you cant be a physical athlete any longer, then perhaps you can be a spiritual athlete.” He was.21. The author noticed Stephen at the coffee shop because_.A. he ate in a special way B. he cut up his foodC. he was staring at the author D. he looke
8、d very energetic22. How did Stephen adjust to his disability?A. He gave up exercising regularly B. He turned to the author for helpC He accepted himself as he was D. He made new friends everywhere23.“A spiritual athlete” Stephen mentioned in the last paragraph might be_.A. humorous and sensitive B.
9、sympathetic and caringC. optimistic and open-minded D. faithful and easygoing24. When the accident happened,_.A. Stephen was nervous about the coming storm.B. Stephen was having the gutters repaired.C. Stephen was worried a gas will would erupt.D. Stephen was expecting a piece of good news. BAt leas
10、t 40% of Australian households now have at least one home “Internet of Things” device. These are fridges, window blinds, locks and other devices that are connected to the Internet.While the Internet of Things (IoT) may lead to more efficiency in our daily lives, my research shows that consumers are
11、exposed to many risks by the use of IoT devices, ranging from disclosure of private information, to physical injury and problems with the devices themselves.Australia has no specific laws aimed at addressing IoT issues, and current laws intended to protect consumers have gaps and uncertainties when
12、dealing with IoT devices. Many IoT device manufacturers and suppliers show little regard for customers privacy. Some even make money from customer data.Consumer electronics company Vizio recently agreed to pay US regulators US $ 2.2 million, after failing to get appropriate permission from users to
13、track their TV viewing habits.Late last year, the Norwegian Consumer Council found that a childrens doll recorded anything said to it by children and sent the recordings to a US company. The company reserved the right to share and use the data for a broad range of purposes.IoT devices have the poten
14、tial to collect more private data about individuals than was possible with previous devices. All this data can then be used to study consumers, predict our behavior, and sell us products at times when our willpower is lowest. Some companies are currently using technology to track consumers through s
15、tores and send their messages to mobile phones. This may be linked to our purchase history.Consumers are exposed to significant risks from IoT devices, from the use of data, to security flaws and devices no longer being supported. They should think long and hard about the risks they are taking on wi
16、th IoT devices. Do you really need that internet-connected hairbrush?25. What do we learn about IoT devices in Australia?A. Peoples privacy is protected by them.B. No laws can solve problems about them.C. They are not well received.D. They serve no practical purpose.26. Which of the following saying
17、s can best show the authors attitude towards IoT devices?A. Strike while the iron is hot.B. One mans meat is another mans poison. C. Better be safe than sorry.D. Every cloud has a silver lining.27. What would be the best title for this passage?A. Use Your IoT Devices CorrectlyB. Companies Need Custo
18、mer DataC. Say Goodbye to IoT DevicesD. Your Devices Can Spy on You. CThe quality of our seafood has been in the news a lot lately. A new study has found that people who eat seafood are also eating plastic 11,000 pieces of microplastic per year to be exact.Researchers at the University of Ghent in B
19、elgium found that seafood eaters are consuming plastic at a concerning rate.“Per serving of mussels (贻贝), which contains about 300 grams of mussel meat, you get 300 pieces of plastic inside your body,” researchers wrote. Researchers dont yet know the implications of eating microplastic, but they wor
20、ry that it could have negative consequences on our health.While we dont know what microplastic does yet to humans, we do know what it does to sea animals. In earlier studies, scientists have found that when fish eat microplastics, it prevents their growth and changes their feeding patterns. In fact,
21、 fish will stop eating natural sources of nutrients, and only go for plastic.When youre done using plastic, a small portion (部分) may be recycled. However, more than likely its in a landfill or making its way towards the ocean. Once rubbish hits the water, sea creatures may mistake it for food. This
22、often leads to poisoning or death. If they get caught for humans food, the plastic may very well make its way back to you on your dinner plate.According to a study published in Science magazine, eight million tons of plastic go into our waterways every year. The problem is so serious that scientists
23、 say that by 2050 the weight of plastic in our oceans will outweigh fish. And just because its out of sight, it doesnt mean it should be out of mind.Theres no immediate way to prevent microplastic from ending up in your body. However, you can help reduce the amount of plastic reaching rivers, lakes
24、and oceans in the first place. You can make a difference with your choices every day. Even small changes will add up. While your dinner may contain microplastic, you can help prevent the future generations from having that same problem.28. What does the underlined word “implications” probably mean?A
25、. Logical reasons.B. Possible effects.C. Real functions. D. Potential benefits.29. What do we learn about microplastics in the oceans?A. Fish tend to be addicted to them.B. They dont affect fishs eating habits.C. They make fish grow quickly.D. Fish are sick and tired of them.30. Whats the writers pu
26、rpose of writing the last paragraph?A. To offer us a brief summary.B. To send us a gentle reminder.C. To give us a final warning. D. To appeal to us for action第二节 (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。Eyesight plays a very important role in our daily life. Every waking moment, t
27、he eyes are working to see the world around us. Over forty percent of Americans worry about losing eyesight, but its easy to include steps into our daily life to ensure healthy eyes. Here are five suggestions for a lifetime of healthy eyesight:Schedule yearly exams.31Experts advise parents to bring
28、babies 6 to 12 months of age to the doctor for a careful check. The good news is that millions of children now can have yearly eye exams and following treatment, including eye- glasses.Protect against UV rays . Long-term stay in the sun creates risk to your eyes. No matter what the season is, its ex
29、tremely important to wear sunglasses.32Give your eyes a break. Two-thirds of Americans spend up to seven hours a day using computers or other digital products.33Experts recommend that people practice the 20/20/20 rule: every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and look at something 20 feet away.34As
30、part of a healthy diet, eat more fruits and vegetables each day. Vitamins C and E help protect eyesight and promote eye health.Practice safe wear and care of contact lenses (隐形眼镜). Many Americans use contact lenses to improve their eyesight. While some follow the medical guidance for wearing contact
31、 lenses, many are breaking the rules and putting their eyesight at risk.35 Otherwise, you may have problems such as red eyes, pain in the eyes, or a more serious condition.A. Eat your greens.B. Eye care should begin early in life.C. They can properly protect your eyes.D. Stay in good shape by taking
32、 more vitamins.E. Parents usually dont care about their own eyesight.F. Always follow the doctors advice for appropriate wear.G. This frequent eye activity increases the risk for eye tiredness.第三部分:语言运用(共两节,满分45分)第一节 完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。 At the age of three, I was discovered to be totally deaf. Having consulted many specialists, my parents made a(n) 36 that would forever cha
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