2017年2月期初考试

2017年2月高二下学期期初考试英语试卷第I卷第一部分：听力（略）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)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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AWhile there are many fascinating countries in the world to visit, I think there is something more adventurous, exotic(异国风情的) and romantic about visiting an island country. Take a look at some breathtakingly beautiful island countries in the world, which everyone should certainly visit at least once in his lifetime.MaltaMalta is a beautiful southern European country in the Mediterranean Sea, which has a rich history and culture. There are amazing sky-high cliffs to climb, splendid temples to explore and lots of wonderful places to go scuba-diving. In fact, there are plenty of interesting things to see and to do in Malta and this island country has something for everyone. The historic part of Malta is shown in its incredible architecture, great walled cities, and many underground tunnels.FijiFiji is a fabulous island that has plenty of surprises for any adventurous travelers. It is famous for the world’s best surf scenes, and many surfing enthusiasts travel to Fiji yearly to ride the great waves. Well, if surfing is not for you and you love sitting on the beach and relaxing, hiking or seeing breathtaking waterfalls, Fiji is certainly the best island country to visit.MaldivesNot only is Maldives one of the most beautiful island countries, but it is one of the most popular honeymoon destinations. Situated in the middle of the Indian Ocean, Maldives is made up of a series of ancient coral reefs that grow up along the sides of ancient volcanoes, with fascinating beaches and luxurious resorts.21. In Malta, you can____________.A. see breathtaking waterfallsB. ride the great wavesC. explore temples and tunnelsD. hike in the hills 22. What is the special feature about Fiji?A. You can take a yacht free in this country.B. There are sky-high cliffs to climb.C. If you once visited it, you wouldn’t like to go there again.D. It is surfing enthusiasts’ favorite isla nd country.23. If a newly-married couple are looking for the best honeymoon destination, they willchoose________.A. MaldivesB. FijiC. the Mediterranean SeaD. MaltaBA supermarket checkout operator was praised for striking a blow for modern manners and a return to the age of politeness after refusing to serve a shopper who was talking on her mobile phone.The supermarket manager was forced to apologize to the customer who complained she was told her goods would not be scanned unless she h ung up her phone. Jo Clark, 46, said, “I don't know what she was playing at. I couldn’t believe how rude she was. When did she have the right to give me a lecture on checkout manners? I won’t be shopping there again!”But users of social media sites and Internet forums(论坛) were very angry that store gave in and the public appeared to be supporting the angry checkout worker. “Perhaps this is a turning point for mobile phone users everywhere. When chatting, keep your eyes on people around you. That includes people trying to serve you, other road users and especially people behind you in the stairs,” said a typical post.“It’s time checkout staff fought back against these people constantly chatting on their phones. They can drive anyone crazy. It’s rude and annoying. I often want to grab someone’s phone and throw it as far as I can, even though I am not a checkout girl, just a passer-by,” said another.Siobhan Freegard, founder of parenting site www. said, “While this checkout operator doesn’t have t he authority to order customers to switch off their phones, you can see clearly how frustrated and angry she felt. No matter how busy you are, life is nicer when you and those around you have good manners.”24. According to Jo Clark, the checkout operator_____________.A. lacked the knowledge of checkout mannersB. had no right to forbid her from using her mobile phoneC. played with a mobile phone while at workD. deserved praise for her modern manners25. The third and fourth paragraphs imply that the public_________.A. are used to chatting on their mobile phonesB. are driven crazy by constant mobile callsC. ignore the existence of mobile phone usersD. seem to support the checkout operator26. The attitude of Siobhan Freegard towards the checkout operator was________.A. disapprovingB. indifferentC. neutralD. supportive27. The passage is mainly about _________.A. why we can talk on mobile phones while shoppingB. whether we should talk on our phones while being servedC. what good manners checkout operators should haveD. how we can develop good manners for mobile phone usersCThe loneliest chimp(黑猩猩)in the world just got the best surprise—a hug from a new friend．Ponso has been by himself for nearly three years，finding himself alone after his wife and children died on the island where they were abandoned by a medical testing company many years ago．For years a nearby villager named Germain has been Ponso’s only company，visiting him so often to bring bananas and bread—the chimp’s only source of food on the tiny island．It was clear how much Ponso missed companionship when he was recently visited by Chimpanzee Conservation Centre Director Estelle Raballand．The chimp immediately embraced Estelle Raballand in a huge hug and laughed as she reached out for him，with his smile from ear to ear．For those who know Ponso’s backstory，his immediate ease and trust in humans might be surprising．Ponso was one of 20 chimps，all between the ages of 7 to 11 years old，relocated to an island off the Ivory Coast after being used for testing by the New York Blood Centre．After the tests were completed in 2005，the lab reportedly transferred the chimps to a string of islands，occasionally dropping off food and water because there was none in the chimps’ new h omes．Disease and hunger soon left only Ponso，his mate and their two children standing．But at the end of 2013 they died within days of each other and Ponso was now completely alone．A group called SOS PONSO is trying to raise money for the poor lonely chimp，already achieving its goal of $20，000--all of which will be used for Ponso’s care．28．What do we know about the chimp Ponso?A．He was deserted by his family．B．He found many sources of food．C．He suffers from loneliness greatly．D．He came to the island for a test．29．How did Ponso feel about the visit of Estelle Raballand? A．Frightened．B．Excited．C．Embarrassed．D．Confused.30．What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?A．The chimps’new settlement．B．Why Ponso was used for a test．C．How Ponso came to the island．D．The medical test about chimps．31．What can be inferred from the text?A．Germain won’t visit Ponso any more．B．A new lab will be built on the island．C．More chimps will be brought to the island．D．Many people show concern for Ponso．DSquare dancing is a form of entertainment and physical exercise, which is a good thing. However, a group of senior Chinese ladies dancing in New York’s Sunset Park were recently faced with noise complaints from nearby residents. The local court even served a summons (传票) related to a certain Ms. Wang.The news soon caused heated discussion across China, with many believing the incident to involve a cultural conflict between the East and West, while others view it as a form of discrimination against Chinese in the United States.The United States is a diverse society, and in many cases, Chinese dancers are tolerated and even appreciated. Meanwhile, the United States is a society based on the rule of law, and due to cultural differences, local regulations seem to be very different from those in China. As a result, some old Chinese ladies dancing in New York’s Sunset Park found themselves caught in an embarrassing situation. Locals and immigrants from other nations view such noise as a violation of their right to enjoy tranquility. Calling the police is regarded as the most efficient way to solve such a problem.Before, these ladies probably did not understand local customs and rules. However, since the incident took place, they should perhaps know a little better next time and keep the noise to a minimum. People from different nations are often supposed to reach compromises, respecting and tolerating each other.Whatever your choice of entertainment, it is important not to affect other people’s lives. Square dancing is only one of many activities during which people should mind their behavior.As for U.S. police practice, there might still be some room for improvement. Some were said to be rather rude, leading to the so-called “racial discrimination,” which is a sensitive topic in U.S. society.If the involved parties could be more tolerant, and solve such problems without involving the court, perhaps immigrants would mix more.32. The writer mentions the incident in Paragraph 1 to __________.A. show his opinionB. bring up the topicC. make complaintsD. criticize the local police33. The underlined word “tranquility” in Paragraph 3 can be replaced by ________.A. entertainmentB. freedomC. quietnessD. quality34. What will the senior Chinese ladies most probably do after the incident?A. Go back to China.B. Fight for their right.C. Keep the noise lower.D. Ask America to change its law.35. What’s the writer’s attitude towards senior Chinese ladies dancing in New York’s SunsetPark?A. He strongly supports the action of the local police.B. He thinks all parties involved should be more tolerant.C. He considers it a shame for senior Chinese ladies to do so.D. He suggests such kind of problem should be solved in the court.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。