宁夏育才中学学益校区2017-2018学年高二下学开学考试英语试题+Word版含答案

2017-2018学益学区高二第二学期开学英语测试题第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分）1. How did the man travel?A. By car. B. By train. C. By air.2. What does the man want to do before leaving?A. Send some e-mails.B. Have breakfast.C. Buy a train ticket.3. What does the woman mean?A. She forgives the man.B. She is still angry with the man.C. She has forgotten what the man said.4. What should Betty do according to the man?A. Eat seafood.B. Have a good rest.C. Exercise more.5. Who won the tennis match yesterday?A. Mark.B. Sally’s brother.C. Sally.第二节(共l5小题；每小题1.5分)听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Husband and wife.B. Neighbors.C. Colleagues.7. What name does the woman want to give the baby?A. Robert.B. Albert.C. Lawrence.听第7段材料，回答第8至第10题。

8. When does the conversation take place?A. In the morning.B. In the afternoon.C. In the evening.9. What’s the man’s health insurance number?A. 2658A.B. 88564802.C. 5559008.10. What’s the man’s problem?A. His back hurts.B. He has a fever.C. He has a stomachache.听第8段材料，回答第11至第14题。

11. What does the man say about the hotel?A. The food was great.B. He was surprised about the fridge.C. The beds were not very comfortable.12. When is the pool open?A. At six o’clock in the morning.B. At five o’clock in the afternoon.C. At eight o’clo ck in the evening.13. How much should the man pay?A. $ 116. B. $ 130. C. $ 160.14. How will the man pay for the bill?A. By credit card.B. By traveler’s check.C. In cash.听第9段材料，回答第15至第17题。

15. What are the speakers doing?A. Visiting a college.B. Attending a party.C. Attending a club.16. Where was the woman born? A. In Germany. B. In America. C. In Britain.17. What does the man invite the woman to do next Monday?A. Visit a museum.B. Have dinner with him.C. See an exhibition.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。

18.Who is the speaker?A. An air hostess.B. A tour guide.C. An airline clerk.19. What should Mr. Jones do when he checks in?A. Show his ticket and passport and weigh his luggage.B. Open his luggage and have it checked.C. Check in his hand luggage first.20. What is the speaker talking about at last?A. The departure tax(离境税).B. The arrival time.C. The seat number.第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）ABeverly Cleary has sold 85 million copies of 41 books and — if those numbers weren’t impressive enough —she turned 100 on April 12. Though the world was a very different place when Cleary was a child, she has always believed that kids pretty much stay the same —which explains the ongoing popularity of her beloved characters, like Ramona Quimby, Henry Huggins and Ralph S. Mouse.Cleary was in her early thirties and working part-time in a bookstore when she sat down at a typewriter to see if just maybe she could write a book for kids. She had worked as a l ibrarian before World War II, and she wished she’d had books for young readers about children living everyday lives.“I think children want to read about normal, everyday kids,” she said. “That’s what I wanted to read about when I was growing up. I wanted to read about the sort of boys and girls that I knew in my neighborhood and in my school. I think children like to find themselves in books.”Her first book, Henry Huggins, came out in 1950. Henry had a friend named Beezus, and Beezus had a mischievous (爱恶作剧的) but lovable little sister named Ramona. Over the next 50 years, Cleary took Ramona all the way from nursery school to the fourth grade. Cleary says when she was writing Ramona, she took inspiration from a little girl who lived in the house behind hers as a child.Her books have hooked generations of children, including a young Jeff Kinney, who grew up to become the author of the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series.“I must have been about 8 or 9 years old when I first read Beverly Cleary,” Kinney recalled. “The book that really interested me was Ramona Quimby, Age 8.”“Most kids have parents, teachers, bullies (欺凌) —we all experience these things,”Kinney said. “And Beverly Cleary understood that. Her work is still as closely connected with the subject tod ay as when it first came out.”Now, generations of children have been fortunate enough to enjoy her stories of Klickitat Street.21. What can we infer about Beverly Cleary’s works?A. They are about adults’ ordinary lives.B. They interest and delight young readers.C. They receive much criticism from other writers.D. They are based on Cleary’s childhood experiences.22. What gave Cleary inspiration for Ramona’s stories?A. A neighborhood girl.B. Her work as a librarian.C. Her fourth-grade daughter.D. Her work experience in a bookstore.23. What does the underlined word “hooked” in Paragraph 5 mean?A. Described.B. Praised.C. Surprised.D. Attracted.24. Which of the following can best describe Beverly Cleary?A. Brave and patient.B. Generous and honest.C. Productive and influential.D. Considerate and optimistic.BVolume One’s first-ever poetry contest underwayVolume One, the Chippewa Valley’s biweekly arts and culture publication, is now accepting entries for its first poetry contest (竞赛). We are seeking original, unpublished, poetic entries from the local community.Entries are due by January 20, 2017. Both The Book Cellar and UW-Eau Claire’s Continuing Education helped make this year’s contest possible. Full rules are below:1. The contest is open to everyone, but preference is given to authors living in the Eau Claire, Menomonie, and the Chippewa Falls region. This includes all students, teachers, and community members. Volume One members and regular contributors are not eligible (有资格的). If you’re unsure of your eligibility, contact trevor@.2. Entries for the contest must be original and previously unpublished, and must not be longer than 1,000 words or 100 lines.3. Each author is limited to two main entries, as well as two haiku entries. (Haikus will not be eligible for prizes, but several of the best will be published.)4. Each entry must include a story title, author’s name, address, phone number, and e-mail address.5. Entries may be e-mailed to trevor@.6. The winning poem will be published in Volume One during an upcoming winter issue. Other excellent stories may also eventually be published. The winning poet will receive free admittance to a non-fiction writing course through UW-Eau Claire’s Continuing Education office with professor and author Dr. John Hildebrand for Fall 2017 called “Writing the Memoir.”(You can find informationat /ce/enrichment.) Second place will receive a $50 gift certificate (礼券) to The Book Cellar, and third place will receive a $25 gift certificate to The Book Cellar.7. The winning poem and all submissions are owned by the poets. By entering the contest, you agree to allow Volume One to publish and otherwise use part or all of your submission(s).25. What do we know about the poetry contest?A. It’s a community-based contest.B. It’s open to students nationwide.C. It aims to publicize Volume One.D. It places strict limitations on the poem types.26. Which is TRUE about the poem entries?A. Two haiku poems are necessary.B. All entries must be on the given subject.C. The author’s basic personal information is required.D. All entries must be typed and posted before January 20, 2017.27. What prize is only for the winning poet?A. To take a writing course for free.B. To have his poem published in Volume One.C. To receive a $50 gift certificate to The Book Cellar.D. To get a copy of Dr. John Hildebrand’s book of poetry.CAnn Daniel and Helen Findlay faced the dangers of polar bears, thin ice and frostbite (冻伤) when they became members of an expedition (探险队) to the Arctic in 2010.The expedition team consisted of six scientists and a separate group of three explorers. While Helen and the other scientists were setting up a laboratory site on the ice in northern Canada, Ann and two other explorers set off on a 500 kilometre journey on foot across floating sea ice from Greenland to the North Pole.Both groups planned to measure how thick the ice was at various sites inthe Arctic. They would also collect water samples (样本) for testing, in order to discover how the chemistry of sea water was changing, and what effect this was having on plant-life and animals in the ocean. The research was important for understanding what might happen in other oceans around the world in the future, as a result of climate change.Ann Daniel became one of the world’s leading professional polar explorers in 1996. Despite (尽管) her previous experience, however, Ann suffered in the freezing conditions. “It gets into your bones and never leaves you, even when you’re in your tent at night,”she said. “Especially at the end of an expedition when you’re totally exhausted.”Yet Ann successfully guided her companions (同伴) for 73 days and collected all the samples and information that were needed.Helen Findlay was one of the scientists on the laboratory site based in Canada. Although it was not her first visit to the Arctic, she had never been there in winter and realised that carrying out experiments in such an extreme environment would be challenging. The laboratory tents were heated, but getting equipment to work outside while wearing gloves and thick clothes meant every job took twice as long as it would normally.Despite the difficulties, both Ann and Helen stayed out on the ice for the whole of the project, and the results of their studies have been widely published.28. Why did Ann and Helen join the 2010 Arctic expedition?A. To do some research on the sea water.B. To study the living situation of polar bears.C. To observe the plant-life and animals there.D. To experience the dangerous life in the Arctic.29. What may the expedition team’s work contribute to?A. Predicting the future of oceans.B. Finding the reasons for climate change.C. Studying animals living in the polar region.D. Analyzing the consequences of rising sea levels.30. What do we know about Ann and Helen?A. They were professional polar scientists.B. They successfully carried out the project.C. They went to the Arctic for the first time in 2010.D. They lacked the necessary physical strength and practice.31. What can we infer about the 2010 Arctic expedition?A. It was dangerous though simple.B. It was demanding but fruitful.C. It attracted 73 explorers and scientists.D. It aimed to build a laboratory on the ice.DBelow are some comments from the community. Please feel free to add to the list.●Some fantasy readers are unhappy with their lives and think that they would be happier in another world. Someone who is not so successful in this world might be a hero or king in another world.—Lucy●I like reading fantasy books because they provide me with a different point of view on the world. I like to think about it using the analogy (类比) of the house that you live in but will never be abl e to understand if you don’t ever get outside and look at it from another perspective (视角).— Martin●You can see a lot of tiny details in fantasy books that you may somehow lose in your everyday life just because they aren’t getting enough of your attent ion. Understand them and they’ll make your life more colourful and interesting.—Jordan●A lot of fantasy is about the world we would like to see. Fantasy novels are extremely popular, but most popular with children. This is probably due to the natural curiosity and creative imagination inherent (固有的) in nearly every young person. Older readers might enjoy fantasy because of its imaginative scope. People can relate to the feelings and experiences of fantasy characters.— Ahmed●I like reading fantasy bec ause I have a great imagination which I find is better used while reading fantasy than in everyday life. In fantasy there is no real right or wrong. Furthermore, I believe there really is magic, but people just don’t realise it because it works in subtle ways, and you may not recognise it for what it is.— Chris●Many people like to escape from the busy and noisy life and be attracted bya story which involves something special, unreal or different —possibly magic. People enjoy being in someone else’s sho es —someone extraordinary, so that we can look at the world through another’s eyes. You can switch off and enjoy letting your imagination run wild.— Emily ○Click here to add a comment.32. Why does Martin like reading fantasy books?A. He can get a new viewpoint.B. He wants to escape from real life.C. He feels happier in a fantasy world.D. He likes imagining himself as a hero.33. Why are fantasy novels popular with children according to Ahmed?A. They create dreams for children.B. Children are curious and imaginative.C. They show children a completely different world.D. Children long for the experiences of fantasy characters.34. What does Emily think about fantasy books?A. They enrich people’s life.B. They provide a degree of escapism.C. They give people courage to face real life.D. They help people see details in their daily life.35. Where does this text probably come from?A. A diary.B. A report.C. A newspaper.D. A website.第二节七选五（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）Recently, the use of cell phones for cheating on tests, a new method of passing notes, and even cyber bullying (网络欺凌) have become major problems. Some schools already have strict policies regarding phone use in schools. 36 For the good of the students cell phones need to be banned from schools.It would be beneficial not only to the education of students but to their health as well to separate them from their phones when they are at school. A study shows that teenagers who use their phones constantly often experience “increased restlessness with more careless lifestyles”.37 They are more likely to be affected by stress and tiredness. Many people who use cell phones too much also experience headaches and disruptive (扰乱的) sleep at night.Health effects aside, it is well known that texting in class has become a growing epidemic (流行病). When students are allowed to have their phones with them in class, many will take this as an opportunity to use them. 38 There has also been some discussion on whether texting affects spelling and writing in the classroom. If students are texting in class, “computer talk” can affect their grades. In a survey fifty-four percent of people found that texting was having an effect on the writing habits of young people.Allowing cell phones in school is a danger to the health and education of students. 39 It will help students improve their grades. And it will also help separate them from the negative effects for a few hours. Schools have the power to help prevent all of these things cell phones can cause. 40A. They have difficulty in falling asleep.B. But should cell phones even be allowed in schools?C. Banning cell phones is in the best interest of everyone.D. This can be achieved by simply banning phones from schools.E. However, too many signals can cause the phone system to crash.F. It helps the school to keep students safe in a dangerous situation.G. This leads to disruptions in class, bullying, and even cheating on tests.第三部分：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）As is known to all, plants normally grow in soil. However, soil is not always 41 . To solve the problem, people grow plants using a liquid nutrient solution (营养液) instead of soil. This 42 is called hydroponics (水栽法).Today, hydroponics is becoming more popular all over the world. But the idea is not 43 . People have been growing plants in water for thousands of years. 44 , the ancient Aztecs made floating islands to grow crops. Egyptians also have historical records of growing plants in 45 .Modern hydroponics can be both simple and complex. There is a good chance you practice hydroponics without even 46 it. Have you ever taken a cutting of a plant and stuck it in a glass of water 47 roots grew? People in some countries often 48 hydroponic vegetables. Large hot house businesses use advanced hydroponic techniques to 49 vegetables for the market. The basic ideas are the same: growing plants without the use of 50 .Hydroponics has several 51 . First, larger amounts of crops can be produced. Over the years, farmers have found that it can help 52 the production of crops. Another 53 thing is that hydroponics uses much less water than traditional methods. Some people also say that hydroponic vegetables are of higher quality.But the system’s disadvantages do54 . For a farm, hydroponic systems are generally 55 . Farmers will spend a lot of money setting up a new system. To keep the systems 56 , they have to spend more. 57 , plants are more likely to get sick. 58 move quickly since the plants share nutrient solutions.Another 59 of hydroponics is that the energy costs are high. 60 growing systems use the sun’s energy, but hydroponic plants use oil-based energy.41. A. cheap B. common C. available D. important42. A. method B. idea C. situation D. truth43. A. simple B. new C. clear D. old44. A. Of course B. In addition C. As a result D. For example45. A. sand B. water C. space D. land46. A. seeing B. dreaming C. realizing D. doubting47. A. till B. since C. when D. if48. A. store B. order C. import D. buy49. A. sell B. provide C. find D. choose50. A. soil B. liquid C. light D. air51. A. aspects B. advantages C. steps D. purposes52. A. change B. guide C. keep D. improve53. A. well-known B. surprising C. good D. obvious54. A. vary B. spread C. stay D. exist55. A. difficult B. ordinary C. helpful D. expensive56. A. running B. developing C. moving D. driving57. A. However B. Otherwise C. Therefore D. Besides58. A. Deaths B. Mistakes C. Diseases D. Accidents59. A. result B. shortcoming C. question D. difference60. A. Scientific B. Previous C. Traditional D. Perfect第四部分单词填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）61.______(determine) to kill cholera, John Snow did a lot of research work.62.Unfortunately, he was bitten by a ____ (poison)snake while working in the field.63.After a knock at the door, the child heard his mother’s voice____(call)him.64.I smell something ____(burn) in the kitchen. Can I call you back in a minute?65.If it ___ (rain) heavily last night, all the crops would have been flooded.66.I ___(come) if I had time to spare.67.He worked so hard that _____(eventual) he made himself ill.68.The two women drunk the ____(pollute) water and soon died of the strange disease.69.Many officials have been arrested for____ (abuse) their positions.70.The T-shirt are available in _____ (variety) colors.第五部分：短文改错（满分10分）Last week, we went to the Red Star Farm for an interested and meaningful activity.When we reached the farm, we were divided into several group to prepare lunch. Most of us had never cooked before, so we were really excited get the chance to have a try. We collected wood, made a fire and had cooked. Soon, our lunch were ready. Eating the dishes cooked by ourselves, we all felt proud and happily. After lunch, we got involved in plant trees. Some dig holes and others planted young trees and watered them. Seen the trees, we felt we had done something meaningful for the environment. It was an unforgettable experience, what gave us a good chance to be independent and raised our awareness of environment protection.71.72.73.74.75.76.77.78.79.80.参考答案1-5 CAACB 6-10 ACBBC 11-15 BBCCB 16-20 ACBAA21-25 BADCA 26-30 CAAAB31-35 BABBD 36-40 BAGCD 41-45 CABDB46-50 CADBA 51-55 BDCDD 56-60 ADCBC61.determined 62.poisonous 63. calling 64.burnt 65. had rained66. would/could/might/could come 67. eventually 68.polluted 69. abusing 70.various短文改错：71. ... an interested and ... interested →interesting72. ... several group to ... group →groups73. ... excited get the chance ... get前加to74. ... and had cooked. 去掉had75. ... our lunch were ready. were →was76. ... proud and happily. happily →happy77. ... involved in plant ... plant →planting78. Some dig holes ... dig →dug79. Seen the trees ... Seen →Seeing80. ... what gave us ... what →which。