学年河北省定州中学高二承智班下学期期末考试英语试题解析版+听力.docx

1、学年河北省定州中学高二承智班下学期期末考试英语试题解析版 +听力绝密启用前河北省定州中学2017-2018学年高二（承智班）下学期期末考试英语试题评卷人得分一、阅读理解If youre DIY-minded, you can build your own solar power system. In some you can even build your own solar panels, although the amount that you can effectively DIY home solar depends on how much you want to power. Mak

2、ing your own solar panel is a time-consuming process and requires some electrical skills. However, it can also be very regardingleaning to build your own panel is a great way to understand how electricity in generated.Before you can build your own solar panels, you first need to understand how solar

3、 cells generate electricity. Once youve bought individual solar cells (they can be purchased online), the basic process for building your own solar panel goes like this: Prepare the backing for your panel. Many DIY solar panel builders prefer to use a wooden board as the base for their solar cells.Y

4、oull need to drill holes m the board so that the wires for each cell can pass through. Wire your solar cells together. This requires some experience for electrical work. Use a soldering iron (烙铁) to attach wire to the solar cells and then link each of the cells together. Attach cells to your backing

5、. If possible, attach each solar cell to the backing individually. This makes it easier to replace a single cell in the event that becomes damaged or is not operating properly.At this point you have a functional solar panel that can produce electricity when the sun shines. However, a solar panel by

6、itself is not useful. If you are trying to generate electricity to power devices in your home, you need to pair your panel with inverter (转换器) that will turn direct current (DC) power from the sun into alternating current (AC) power used in most electronic devices.1What does the author think of buil

7、ding DIY solar panel in paragraph 1?A It is easy. B It is necessary.C It is common. D It is worthwhile.2Whats the first step of building your own solar panel?A Master the advanced knowledge of science.B Buy individual solar cells.C Prepare the backing for your panel.D Drill holes in the wooden board

8、.3Why are solar cells connected to the wooden board separately?A To produce more power.B To pass through the wooden board easily.C To attach cells to the backing tightly.D To substitute damaged cells easily.4What can be inferred from the text?A People with electrical skills have advantages over thos

9、e without in DIY solar panels.B A functional solar panel can give power to your home devices directly.C How to pair an inverter depends on how much power you want to power.D A wooden board is a must for your own solar panels.【答案】1D2B3D4A【解析】本文是一篇科普文章。作者认为构建DIY太阳能板是值得的。并告诉你如何建造你自己的太阳能电池板。通过本文我们了解到，拥有

10、电技能的人比那些没有DIY太阳能电池板的人更有优势。1D细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句However, it can also be very regardingleaning to build your own panel is a great way to understand how electricity in generated.可知，在第1段中作者认为构建DIY太阳能板是值得的。故选D。2B细节理解题。根据第二段第一句Before you can build your own solar panels, you first need to understand how solar

11、cells generate electricity.可知，建造你自己的太阳能电池板的第一步是购买单独的太阳能电池。故选B。3D细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句This makes it easier to replace a single cell in the event that becomes damaged or is not operating properly.可知，太阳能电池单独连接到木板上是为了容易地替换受损细胞。故选D。4A推理判断题。根据第一段中If youre DIY-minded, you can build your own solar power system. I

12、n some you can even build your own solar panels, although the amount that you can effectively DIY home solar depends on how much you want to power. Making your own solar panel is a time-consuming process and requires some electrical skills. However, it can also be very regardingleaning to build your

13、 own panel is a great way to understand how electricity in generated.可知，拥有电技能的人比那些没有DIY太阳能电池板的人更有优势。故选A。Carri Kessler and her husband Will named their daughter Ottilie after a friend from the U. K, who helped them a lot. However, right after their baby girl was born, the couple noticed a big problem

14、. “No one could remember her name and no one could pronounce it. Were going to keep having to introduce her!” Kessler told T.The situation then grew worse as Kesslers grandmother admitted to sticking Post-It notes around the house to help remind her of Ottilies name which can be pronounced either Ot

15、t-ill-ee or Oh-TEEL-ya. Three months after Ottilie was born, the Kesslers have decided to legally change their daughters name. The couple came up with two possible names. They then settled on Margot after talking to a name expert.The Kesslers situation is not uncommon as an increasing number of pare

16、nts experience the same as the Kesslers. According to Baby Center Canada, 11% of its users wish they could change their childrens names due to being over popular, mispronounced or simply unfitting. Parents care a lot more and think a lot more about names now than their parents.To deal with this, a n

17、umber of name experts now offer services to help parents choose the right name. Couples have also sought help from the Internet to choose their baby name. However, parents can change their childs name in the event that they regret their choice. In Canada, the rules vary in each province. For instanc

18、e, in Ontario, the child must have lived in the province for the past 12 months, or since birth if under the age of one. Each of the childs legal guardians (监护人) must also give permission.5Why did Kessler and her husband name their daughter Ottilie?A It was very special and unusual.B It was at the r

19、equest at their mother.C It was recommended by a name expert.D It could remind them of their British friend.6Whats the function of the example about the Kesslers?A To ask for advice on their situation.B To introduce the topic of the text.C To show the background of the text.D To stress the importanc

20、e of a suitable name.7What can we learn from the third paragraph?A The Kesslers experience is no exception.B Unfitness is the main reason for changing names.C 11% of Canadians are unsatisfied with their babies names.D Parents always pay more attention to childrens names.8What is the main idea of the

21、 text?A Rules for name change. B Ways to name babies.C Baby name regret. D A couples anxiety.【答案】5D6B7A8C【解析】本文是一篇社会类短文阅读。文章主要讲述了现在许多父母不喜欢孩子的名字，希望改变他们孩子的名字。5细节理解题。根据文章第一段Carri Kessler and her husband Will named their daughter Ottilie after a friend from the U. K, who helped them a lot.可知，Carri Kessl

22、er和她的丈夫给他们女儿名叫Ottilie是因为在英国的朋友Ottilie帮助他们很多。故选D。6推理判断题。根据文章可知，文章举Kesslers给女儿取名的例子是为了引出文章的主题。故选B。7段落大意题。根据文章第三段由其第一句The Kesslers situation is not uncommon as an increasing number of parents experience the same as the Kesslers.可知，此段主要讲述许多父母和Kessler的经历一样。故选A。8主旨大意题。文章主要讲述了现在许多父母不喜欢孩子的名字，希望改变他们孩子的名字。故选C

23、。Dundonald Care Club has a jam-packed, exciting and fun-filled program of activities and outings for your child to participate in.InformationOpen: Monday to Friday 8:00 am6:00 pm, from Monday 14 to Monday 21 October (inclusive)Costs: 18 per day (8:00 am6:00 pm)10 per half day (8:00 am1:00 pm or 1:00

24、 pm6:00 pm)80 fulll weekPlease note that bookings MUST be made 2 weeks in advance and paid in FULL.Dundonald Care Club (available at Dundonald only)DateType of bookingActivity amActivity pmMonday 14 OctoberFull dayEglington Park, IrvineTuesday 15 OctoberFull dayWest FM Studio TourWednesday 16October

25、Half day or Full dayAthletics and BadmintonDundonald CastleThursday 17 OctoberFull dayRouken Glen Country ParkFriday 18 OctoberHalf day or Full dayHalloween CraftsCold bakingsomesweet treatsMonday 21 OctoberFull daySpooky storytelling, Halloween decorationsthen Halloween party including cooking for

26、applesPlease check the program on whether a full or half day booking is available. Weather not permitting, a suitable alternative activity may be provided.9If you go to the Dundonald Care Club on Monday and Friday, you at least pay _.A 36 B 28 C 98 D 9010What will visitors do at 8:00 am1:00 pm, 16 O

27、ctober?A Make Halloween crafts. B Do some sports activities.C Prepare some sweet treats. D Have a West FM Studio Tour.11What information can we learn from the passage?A There are no activities at weekends.B Outings are the center of the program.C The activity will be cancelled in bad weather.D The b

28、ooking is available from 14 to 21 October.【答案】9B10B11A【解析】本文为应用文。文章主要介绍了Dundonald Care Club的相关信息，如开放时间，收费情况以及开展的活动等。9细节理解题。根据文章Costs: 18 per day (8:00 am6:00 pm)，10 per half day (8:00 am1:00 pm or 1:00 pm6:00 pm)以及表格中所列Monday 14 October Full day，Friday 18 October Half day or Full day可知，最少是一天半的费用，18+

29、10=28，所以选B。10细节理解题。根据表格所列Wednesday 16 October Half day or Full day Activity AM Athletics and Badminton可知，10月16日上午的活动主要是体育运动，所以B正确。11细节理解题。根据表格所列内容可以看出活动主要是在周一到周五，周末没有活动，所以A正确。In summer the extreme heat often makes people sweaty and restless. While people are annoyed by it, experts suggest summer is

30、the best season to discharge(排放) your bodys toxins(毒素) and recover your energy.One popular option is hot-stone massage(按摩). Therapists use smooth and heated stones, usually river rocks, to massage certain parts of the body, or place them on key points of the body. The warmth of the hot stones will i

31、mprove blood circulation and also help relax muscles, while sweating is also believed to be good for discharging the bodys toxins.Another popular option is hot-stone baths. The hot-stone bath will help the body discharge toxins and humidity (湿气) that accumulated during the last winter. Summer is the best season to build a good body. Rather than use water or steam to heat and wash the body, people simply wear a coat or something comfortable, and then lie on heated stone tablets made of hot stones, which are warmed to around 45. The body will gradually warm up and blood circ