新疆库尔勒市学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题.docx

1、新疆库尔勒市学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题新疆库尔勒市2016-2017学年高二英语下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A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。AMetro Pocket GuideMetrorail (地铁) Each passenger needs a farecard to enter and go out. Up to two children under age five may travel free with a paying customer. Farecard mac

2、hines are in every station. Bring small bills because there are nochange machines in the stations and farecard machines only provide up to $5 in change.Get one ticket of unlimited Metrorall rides with aOneDayPass. Buy it from a farecard machine in Metro stations. Use it after 9:30 a.m. until closing

3、 on weekdays, and all day on weekends and holidays.Hours of serviceOpen: 5 a.m. Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m. Sat.-Sun.Close: midnight Sun.-Thur. 3 a.m. Fri.-Sat.nightsLast train times vary. To avoid missing the last train, please check the last train times postedin stations.MetrobusWhen paying with exact charge

4、, the fare is $1.35. When paying with a SmarTripcard, the fare is 1.25.Fares for senior/disabled customersSenior citizens 65 and older and disabled customers may ride for half the regular fare. On Metrorail and Metrobus, use a senior/disabled farecard or Smar/Tripcard. For more information about buy

5、ing senior /disabled farecard, SmarTripcards andpasses, please visit MetroOpensD or call 202-637-7000 and 202-637-8000.Senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use proper Metrobus and Metrorail services by calling 202-962-1100.Travel tips (提示). Avoid riding during weekday

6、rush periodsbefore 9:30 a.m. and between 4 and 6 p.m. If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station, please call Lost &Found at 202-962-1195.1.What should you know about farecard machines?A. They start selling tickets at 9:30 a.m.B. They are connected to change machines.C. They offer speci

7、al service to the elderly.D. They make change for no more than $5.2.At what time does Metrorail stop service on Saturday?A.At midnight.B.At 3 a.m.C.At 5 a.m.D.At 7 a.m.3.What is good about a SmarTripcard ?A.It is convenient for old people. B.It saves money for its users.CIt can be bought at any time

8、. D.It is sold on the Internet.4.Which number should you call if you lose something on the Metro?A.202-962-1195B.202-962-1100C.202-637-7000D.202-637-8000 BI was waiting in line to register a letter in the post office at Thirty-third Street and Eighth Avenue in New York. I noticed that the clerk appe

9、ared to be bored with the jobweighing envelopes, handing out stamps, and issuing receiptsthe same dull work year after year.So I said to myself, “I am going to try to make that clerk like me. Obviously, to make him like me, I must say something nice, not about myself, but about him.” So I asked myse

10、lf, “What is there about him that I can honestly admire?” That is sometimes a hard question to answer, especially with strangers. However, in this case, it happened to be easy. I instantly saw something I admired very much.So while he was weighing my envelope, I remarked with enthusiasm, “I certainl

11、y wish I had your hair.”He looked up and his face was full of smiles. “Well, it isnt as good as it used to be,” he said modestly. We carried on a pleasant conversation and the last thing he said to me was, “Many people have admired my hair.”Ill bet that person went out to lunch that day walking on a

12、ir. Ill bet he went home that night and told his wife about it. Ill bet he looked in the mirror and said, “It is a beautiful head of hair.”There is one all-important law of human conduct. If we obey that law, we shall almost never get into trouble. In fact, that law, if obeyed, will bring us countle

13、ss friends and lasting happiness. But the very instant we break the law, we shall get into endless trouble. The law is this: Always make the other person feel important.5.According to Paragraph 1, it seemed that_.A.the clerk was tired of his job B.the clerk was working happily thenC.the author had k

14、nown the clerk for a long timeD.the author did the same job as the clerk before6.The author commented on the clerks hair to _.A.win his kindness B.distract his attentionC.show his respect D.express his thanks7.What does the author try to express in Paragraph 5?A.The author felt good after praising t

15、he clerk.B.The clerk would spread his good feelings to others.C.The clerk would focus on his appearance in the future.D.The authors words would positively influence the clerk.8.Whats the most suitable title for the passage?A.The importance of a white lieB.Always help people wholeheartedlyC.The secre

16、t of making people like youD.How to make your work easy and interestingC Making homemade jam may sound discouraging, but anyone can do it using basic kitchen skills. Follow these steps with your family to enjoy your own homemade strawberry jam.1. Buy or pick your fruit. A visit to a pick-your-own fa

17、rm brings you directly to the source. It also ensures the freshest produce for canning. Most farms are kid-friendly so everyone can take part in picking.For those who live too far from strawberry farms, a quick trip to a nearby farmers market or the local supermarket also works.2. Prepare the fruit.

18、 Wash berries quickly under cool water. In a large bowl, mash(捣烂) the fruit, a small amount at a time using a potato masher. Children particularly enjoy this part of the process!3.Prepare containers. Wash jars and lids in hot soapy water. To prevent jars from breaking, bring water in your canning po

19、t to a low boil. Turn off heat. Then submerge(浸没) clean jars for 10 minutes.4. Cook jam. Transfer mashed berries to a pot in quantity indicated in pectin(果胶) instructions. Add pectin. Heat till boiling, and then add sugar according to pectin manufacturers recommendations. Stir until it is dissolved

20、and return to rolling boil. Cook for one minute, stirring constantly.5. Remove the foam on top. Once the jam has cooked, turn off the heat, remove the foam from the surface of cooked jam with metal spoon and transfer to a separate bowl. Set aside.6. Jar the jam. Pour water out of each heated jar jus

21、t prior to using. Then, put the jam into the jars, leaving a gap between the top of the jar and the jam. Carefully wipe lip of the jar clean, and then put on the lid, closing tightly.7. Process in hot water bath. Place jars in canning pot as soon as they are filled and capped. Return to boiling and

22、boil for 15 minutes. Turn off heat. Carefully remove jars from pot.8. Celebrate. Your jam is made. Spread it on bread. Enjoy!9.Which part may kids enjoy according to the text?A.Cooking jam. B.Washing jars.C.Buying strawberries. D.Mashing strawberries.10.While putting the jam into the jars, we should

23、 .A.get rid of the foam B.pour the jam quicklyC.leave some water in the jars D.make sure the jars are not full11.Which of the following should be done first?A.Heat the jam. B.Add sugar to the jam.C.Add pectin to the jam. D.Remove the foam on top.DEvery day in the United States animals are beaten, ne

24、glected(忽视), or forced to struggle for survival. Left in deplorable conditions, they have little hope as they live out their days without the compassion(同情) they deserve. We must fight for these abused animals rights and severely punish heartless owners.One of the first steps in protecting animals a

25、nd creating effective cruelty laws is knowing what animal cruelty actually is. There are two categories: passive cruelty and active cruelty. The first means the abuse happens as a result of neglect or lack of action. Passive cruelty might seem less serious, but that is not the case; it can lead to t

26、errible pain and suffering, and ultimately death. Examples include starvation, dehydration(脱水), inadequate shelter in extreme weather conditions, and the failure to get medical care.Active cruelty, on the other hand, is more well known and disturbing. Sometimes referred to as non-accidental injury,

27、this type of abuse involves purposefully causing harm to an animal in order to feel more powerful or gain control. Active cruelty against animals should be taken very seriously, since it can be a sign that a person has serious psychological issues and may commit more acts of violence.It is hard to t

28、ell just what drives people to harm innocent animals. According to a study, animal abusers are five times more likely to commit violent crimes against people and four times more likely to commit property crimes than others. It is vital to report people who hurt animals. While not all animal abusers

29、become serial killers, it is important to treat every case seriously.Its not only up to the legal system to ensure that communities across the country are aware and educated about animal cruelty. There are plenty of things everyday citizens can do. The simplest action is for people to take care of t

30、heir own pets and learn the facts so they can educate others on proper animal care. Another easy way to help is by donating to or volunteering at a local animal shelter.12.The underlined word “deplorable” in Paragraph 1 can best be replaced by “”.A.good B.terrible C.normal D.special13.Which of the f

31、ollowing is passive cruelty?A.Beating a dog cruelly. B.Killing a cat accidentally.C.Not giving a cat training. D.Not giving a dog enough food.14.What are Paragraphs 2 and 3 mainly about?A.The types of animal cruelty. B.The effect of animal cruelty.C.The cause of animal cruelty. D.The prevention of a

32、nimal cruelty.15.Which can be the best title for the text?A.Animal cruelty must stop B.How to take care of your petsC.Animal shelters need your help D.Why animals deserve more love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。How to drive greenerBuying green can produce great benefits and so can small changes in your driving behavior. The fol