北京市东城区2017-2018学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题+Word版含答案
北京市东城区2017-2018学年上学期高二年级期末考试英语试卷本试卷共100分。
考试时长120分钟。
一、听力理解(共三节，15分)第一节(共4小题；每小题1分，共4分)听下面四段对话。
每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话你将听一遍。
1. Which language does Mr. White speak well?A. French.B. Spanish.C. Japanese.2. Which program does the man like most?A. Sports.B. History.C. News.3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Salesgirl and customer.B. Passenger and driver.C. Husband and wife.4. What is the man doing?A. Giving advice.B. Giving directions.C. Asking for help.第二节(共7小题；每小题1分，共7分)听下面三段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读每小题。
听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白你将听两遍。
听第5段材料，回答第5至6题。
5. Where will the speakers go first?A. The Statue of Liberty.B. Central Park.C. Time Square.6. What are the speakers talking about?A. Their plan.B. Their dream.C. Their hobby.听第6段材料，回答第7至8题。
7. Where has the woman been?A. Milan.B. Florence.C. Rome.8. What is in the suitcase?A. Clothes.B. Magazines.C. Shoes.听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。
9. What percentage of the world’s tea export goes to Britain?A. Almost 10%.B. About 30%.C. Over 40%.10. Why do tea tasters taste tea with milk?A. Tea with milk is healthy.B. Tea tastes much better with milk.C. Most British people drink tea that way.11. What is the speaker talking about?A. The life of tea tasters.B. Afternoon tea in Britain.C. The London Tea Trade Center.第三节(共4小题；每小题1分，共4分)听下面一段独白，完成第12至15四道小题，每小题仅填写一个词。
听独白前，你将有20秒钟的时间阅读试题，听完后你将有60秒钟的作答时间。
请将答案写在相应位置上。
这段独白你将听两遍。
二、单项填空(共10小题；每小题0.5分，共5分)从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
16. The teacher as well as the students ___________ the book already.A. has readB. have readC. is readingD. are reading17. It is necessary ___________ water from the wet south to the dry north.A. gotB. gettingC. to getD. get18. —Haven’t seen you for ages! Where have you been?—I went to Ningxia and stayed there for one year, ___________ as a volunteer.A. teachB. teachingC. taughtD. to teach19. After we arrived, watching a family of chimps wake up ___________ our first activity.A. isB. wasC. areD. were20. I couldn’t do my homework with all that noise ___________.A. went onB. goes onC. going onD. to go on21. ___________, I slid into bed and fell fast asleep.A. ExhaustB. ExhaustingC. To exhaustD. Exhausted22. She failed to make her opinions ___________ at the meeting, which led to the delay of the project.A. understandB. to understandC. understandingD. understood23. These farming methods have the same goal: to avoid ___________ the environment or people’s health.A. to damageB. damageC. damagingD. damaged24. Yuan Longping became the first agricultural pioneer in the world ___________ 20% more of the crop in the same field.A. to produceB. producingC. producedD. produce25. For those with family members far away, the personal computer and the phone are important in staying ___________.A. to connectB. connectingC. connectD. connected三、完形填空(共两节，20分)阅读下列短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
第一节(共10小题；每小题0.5分，共5分)ABorn into a poor fa rmer’s family in 1930, Dr Yuan graduated from Southwest Agricultural College in 1953. Since then, finding ways to grow more rice has been his life 26 As a young man, he saw the great need for increasing the rice 27 At that time, hunger was a(n) 28 problem in many parts of the countryside. Dr Yuan searched for a way to increase rice harvests without 29 the area of the fields. In 1950, Chinese farmers could produce only fifty million tons of rice. In a recent harvest, 30 , nearly two hundred million tons of rice was produced. These increased harvests mean that 22% of the world’s people are fed 31 just 7% of the farmlandin China. Dr Yuan is now 32 his knowledge in India, Vietnam and many other less developed countries to increase their rice harvests. 33 his research, the UN has more tools in the battle to 34 the world of hunger. Using his hybrid rice, farmers are producing harvests twice as 35 as before.26. A. fantasy B. goal C. theme D. entertainment27. A. output B. input C. delivery D. collection28. A. terrifying B. original C. unique D. disturbing29. A. expanding B. advancing C. dividing D.controlling30. A. therefore B. in addition C. however D. as a result31. A. from B. within C. beyond D. along32. A. preserving B. circulating C. gaining D. contributing33. A. Apart from B. Thanks to C. Ever since D. Rather than34. A. reject B. convince C. defend D. rid35. A. heavy B. bad C. large D. poor第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，共15分）BSix dots. Six bumps (隆起物). Six bumps in different patterns, spreading out over the page. What are they? Numbers, letters, words. Who 36 this code? None other than Louis Braille, a French 12-year-old, who was also blind. And his work changed the world of 37 and writing, forever.Louis was from a small town called Coupvray, near Paris. Louis became blind by accident, when he was 3 years old. As a result, Louis needed a new 38 to learn. He stayed at his old school for two more years, but he couldn’t learn everything just by listening. Things were looking up when Louis got a chance to 39 at the Royal Institution for Blind Youth in Paris, when he was 10. But even there, most of the teachers just 40 at the students. The library had 14 huge books with raised letters that were very 41 to read. Louis was impatient.Then in 1821, a former soldier named Charles Barbier visited the school. Barbier shared his invention called “night writing”, a code of 12 raised dots that let soldiers share top-secret 42 on the battlefield without even having to speak.43 , the code was too hard for the soldiers, but not for 12-year-old Louis!Louis cut Barbier’s 12 dots into 6, and finished the system by the time he was 15, then 44 the first-ever braille book in 1829. But did he 45 there? No way! In 1837, he added symbols for math and music. But 46 the public had doubts about it, blind students had to study braille on their own. Even at the Royal Institution, where Louis taught after he graduated, braille wasn’t taught until after his death. Braille began to 47 worldwide in 1868, when a group of British men, now knownas the Royal National Institute for the Blind, took 48 the cause of promoting(推进) braille among the blind.Now practically every country in the world uses braille. Braille books have double-sided pages, which saves a lot of space. Braille signs help blind people get around in 49 places. And, most importantly, blind people can 50 independently.Louis proved that if you have the motivation, you can do amazing things.36. A. broke B. made C. used D. followed37. A. acting B. speaking C. listening D.reading38. A. bond B. way C. organization D. occasion39. A. study B. train C. teach D. work40. A. talked B. gestured C. smiled D. waved41. A. astonishing B. long C. delightful D. hard42. A. argument B. failure C. information D. campaign43. A. Privately B. Simply C. Unfortunately D. Politely44. A. borrowed B. discovered C. read D. published45. A. seek B. stop C. lie D. wait46. A. since B. until C. if D.although47. A. struggle B. settle C. spread D. exist48. A. up B. over C. in D. on49. A. safe B. special C. public D.previous50. A. skim B. survive C. imagine D. communicate四、阅读理解（共三节，40分）第一节（共10小题；每小题2分，共20分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
北京市东城区高二英语上学期期末考试试题(含解析)
北京市东城区2015-2016学年高二英语上学期期末考试试题（含解析）本试卷共100分，考试时长120分钟。
第一部分（选择题共67分）一、听力理解（共14小题，每小题1分，共14分）第一节：听下面8段对话。
每段对话后有一道或几道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话你将听两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第1题。
1. How are the speakers going to the airport?A. By bus.B. By subway.C. By taxi.听下面一段对话，回答第2题。
2. What is the boy looking for?A. His wallet.B. His jacket.C. The school bus.听下面一段对话，回答第3题。
3. What is the man doing?A. Giving advice.B. Making plans.C. Asking the way.听下面一段对话，回答第4题。
4. What will the speakers probably do on holiday?A. Go camping.B. Climb mountains.C. Go to the seaside.听下面一段对话，回答第5至第6题。
5. What does the boy want to be?A. An engineer.B. A doctor.C. A teacher.6. What does the boy do best in?A. Maths.B. Medicine.C. Science.听下面一段对话，回答第7至第8题。
7. When does the plane take off?A. At 12:00.B. At 2:00 pm.C. At 3:50 pm.8. Why do the speakers want to leave early?A. To meet other passengers.B. To have the baggage checked.C. To have lunch.听下面一段对话，回答第9至第11题。
北京市东城区2017-2018学年第一学期期末高一英语试题及答案
东城区2017-2018学年第一学期高一年级期末考试英语试卷本试卷共100分。
考试时长120分钟。
第一部分（选择题共55分）一、听力理解第一节(共11小题；每小题1分，共11分)听下面几段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有一道或几道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话或独白后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话或独白你将听两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第1题。
1. How is the man getting to the airport?A. By bus.B. By subway.C. By car.听下面一段对话，回答第2题。
2. What’s the weather like tomorrow?A. Windy.B. Sunny.C. Rainy.听下面一段对话，回答第3题。
3. What is the man doing?A. Offering help.B. Asking for advice.C. Expressing wishes.听下面一段对话，回答第4至第5题。
4. What did the woman buy at the bookshop?A. A novel.B. A newspaper.C. A crossword puzzle.5. What is the man interested in?A. Sports.B. Business.C. News.听下面一段独白，回答第6至第8题。
6. Who are the listeners?A. Patients.B. Visitors.C. Nurses.7. When can visitors see patients?A. At 2:00 pm.B. At 5:30 pm.C. At 7:30 pm.8. What is the speaker doing?A. Introducing the schedules.B. Explaining the hospital rules.C. Describing the radio program.听下面一段对话，回答第9至第11题。
北京市西城区2017 — 2018学年度第一学期高二英语期末试卷及答案(Word版)
高二英语第一学期期末试卷 第1页（共19页）北京市西城区2017 — 2018学年度第一学期期末试卷高二英语 2018.1试卷满分：140分 考试时间：120分钟A 卷 满分90分第一部分I. 听力理解 （共三节，满分22.5分）第一节： (共4小题; 每小题1.5分，满分6分)听下面四段对话。
每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A 、B 、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话你将听一遍。
1. What time does the party start?A. At 5:45.B. At 6:00.C. At 6:30.2. What should the woman prepare for the interview?A. A presentation.B. A computer.C. A guide book.3. Why does the man ask for a leave?A. To study overseas.B. To go on vacation.C. To attend a wedding.4. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Boss and employee.B. Husband and wife.C. Mother and son.第二节：（共6小题;每小题1.5分，满分9分）听下面三段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有两道小题，从每题中所给的A 、B 、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读每小题。
听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟作答的时间。
每段对话或独白你将听两遍。
听第5段材料，回答第5至第6小题。
5. When is the woman’s first lecture?A. On Tuesday.B. On Wednesday.C. On Saturday.6. How does the man like to listen to lectures?A. By recording the lectures.B. By taking notes while listening.C. By skimming the key points first.听第6段材料，回答第7至第8小题。
2022-2023学年北京市东城区高二(上)期末英语试卷(含答案解析)
2022-2023学年北京市东城区高二（上）期末英语试卷At Lucky Candy，a small neighborhood store，customers are in for a lucky treat.Ahmed Alwan，a cashier of the store，invented a game that's since gone viral：if(1)correctly answer his math questions，they are able to grab as many items as possible in five seconds — all for(2) .Alwan came up with the idea to primarily(3)" low- income community members " and he himself ends up paying for whatever the winners collect.For Alwan，23，joy is essential as breakfast—but regulars at his family's corner store sometimes(4)both." This neighborhood has a lot of poor people，" he says."They've known me since I was a little kid.I know most of them by name.I see people — some of whom are(5)customers — sleeping on the train.I used to give them buttered rolls，coffee and bananas in the morning to(6) their days."A fan of math throughout high school and college，Alwan thought of the way to combine his love of entertaining and altruism（利他主义）into the game to go on helping people and keep their (7)skills sharp too.So how does all the gift (8) and problem solving affect the store's profits？Alwan said it hasn't affected the family business negatively." It's out of my own(9)，" he said.He recently launched a GoFundMe page on the Internet to raise funds for the game as well.If the equation（方程式）for happiness equals kindness plus(10)，Alwan has already solved it.1. A. shoppers B. cashiers C. owners D. witnesses2. A. fun B. good C. free D. love3. A. choose B. help C. educate D. gather4. A. insist on B. live off C. adjust to D. struggle for5. A. potential B. close C. extraordinary D. domestic6. A. clarify B. guide C. evaluate D. brighten7. A. trading B. verbal C. math D. reading8. A. exchanging B. making C. designing D. giving9. A. pocket B. need C. control D. head10. A. modesty B. generosity C. honesty D. bravery11.ACharlie Chaplin is a household name around the world.He (1) （regard）as one of the best comedy actors.People of all ages can be made laugh heartily by his performances.In my opinion，the (2)（funny）thing of all about Charlie Chaplin was the way he walked when he was acting as the Tramp，(3) is a poor man with a kind heart and often has unexpected adventures (4) （involve）thepolice.The Tramp is a symbol of the silent cinema.BLast Saturday，I went to the school sports field to watch the final of the 4×100-metre relay at our annual sports tournament. (1) the race，everyone was quiet and still.When the runners set off，everyone went wild!We all stood up and started shouting.It was like being hit by a huge wave of (2) （excite）.The race was all over in just one minute.When the first runner (3) （cross）the finish line，everyone was on their feet，cheering.CYuan Longping was born in 1930 in Beijing.His parents wanted him to pursue a career in science or medicine.However，(1) concerned him most was that farmers often had poor harvest and sometimes even had a serious shortage of food to eat.Yuan Longping overcame enormous technical difficultiesto develop the first hybrid rice for farming in 1974.Today，it is estimated that about 60 percent of domestic rice consumption in China is comprised of crops (2) （generate）from Yuan's hybrid strains.Yuan's innovation (3) （help）feed not just China，but many other countries that depend on rice as well，such as India and Vietnam.(1)(2)(3)(4)12. 这是一个奇妙无比的、对每个人都有吸引力的主题公园。
【经典试卷】2017-2018学年第一学期北京四中高二期末英语试题(含答案)
【经典试卷】2017-2018学年度高二上学期期末英语试卷单选1. Tom was with excitement when he learnt that he first in the speech contest.A. B. filling; got D. burst; gained2. industry, many changes have been .A. Under the help of；brought outB. With the help of; brought aboutC. With the guidance of; brought inD. Under the guidance of; brought up3. He reminds me his father. They a lot in common.A. about; shareB.C. about; expandD. of; have4. The boy was caught , which embarrassed his parents a lot.A. cheatingB. to cheatC. by cheatingD. from cheating5. The good thing about children is that they very easily to new environments and they can learnto themselves quickly.A. adapt; rely onB. appeal; depend onC. attach; relyD. apply; depend6. You feel all the training a waste of time, but I'm a hundred percent sure later you'll be grateful you did it.A. mayB. canC. shouldD. would7. In the book, Anne describes her science teacher inspired her to become a medical scientist.A. how C. where D. whether8. — If I my dog run out in the street, it wouldn't have been injured by the car.— Don't blame yourself any more. Owning a pet is a tough job.A. hadn't letB. didn't letC. wouldn't letD. wouldn't have let9. Why do some rich people steal things they could easily afford to buy them?A. unlessB. beforeC. ifD. when10. It me suddenly that I didn't want to a child anymore.B. C. hit; deal with D. hit; be dealt with11. Hearing the news that he was admitted to his dream university, he tears, and then after the excitementhad ,he called his parents to tell them the news.A. burst into; died outB. burst out; died awayC. burst into; died downD. burst out; died down12. This book a true store, telling how a housewife her role of wife and mother turns into aprofessional and popular lawyer.A. is based in; trapped inB. base in; trapping inC. is based on; trapped inD. base on; trapping in13. As he sat in the classroom and listened to the math teacher, she kept playing a(n) piano on herknees, the coming piano competition.A. imaginary; in preparation forB. imaginable; in preparation ofC. imaginative; in preparation forD. imagination; in preparation of14. This new phone is aimed at young people in the 18- 25 age and in the eye of them, the productcan a message to other people that they are well-off.A. range; deliverB. dimension; conveyC. range; conveyD. dimension; deliver15. As for the question whether we should direct an apology letter him is still under discussion. Some peopleargue that we should behave a more responsible manner.A. to; atB. at; atC. at; inD. to: in16. Tom liked to eat was different from .B. What; that you had expectedC. That; what you had expectedD. What; what you had expected17. Do you have any idea ?A. when Miss Smith will arriveB. when will Miss Smith arriveC. how will Miss Smith arriveD. why hasn't Miss Smith arrived18. She took it for granted I'd be back home an hour ago.A. that whether C. if D. when19.I didn't the importance of English until he told me English was a must in the jobA. recognizeB. relyC. recommendD. realize20. Those people their way out of the building in total darkness.A. foughtB. madeC. feltD. touched完形填空munication with a StrangerLast weekend I sat on the bus talking with excitement and so ready to spend time in New York City with one of my best friends from college. As I took the window seat and wore headphones over ears, I almost didn't 1 the elderly man sitting beside me.Two hours passed and I was still absorbed in my own world. 2 the elderly man asked me a question, a simple question 3 the bus's Wi-Fi connection, which turned into a two- hour 4 . In fact, it directly 5 my personal life.We talked a lot about my dreams, my fears and my life. I 6 more with this stranger on the bus than I have with any friend or family member in months. Maybe it had something to do with me just being 7 to let anyone I know close to me. I was 8 that the stranger was not only so deeply interested in getting to know me, but also just as willing to 9 me to my greatest abilities. He listened carefully to every word I said and made some useful 10 at times. Instead of politely 11 his head when I mentioned my major, he told me that my strong liking seemed to be psychology, but not the one I was studying. He said that he knew I would face difficulties if I studied psychology and that he fully understood my 12 for the failure.This elderly man made me 13 the plans that I had laid out for my life with just that simple statement.He helped me realize that my neatly 14 plan for the next five years of my life wasn't all that neat, but actually complex and filled with 15 . Most of all, he helped me 16 the complex, not stay away from it because of my fear for the unknown. I 17 a lot from talking with the elderly stranger.A few days later, he emailed me, saying, "I think you're 18 for great things no matter what you decidetodo."Theemailwasfilledwithwords of19. Ina fewhours astrangershowedme asense ofkindnessthatmademerealize thatlife issometimes 20 but it is going to be okay.1. A. check B. notice C. excuse D. believe2. A. Then B. Instead C. Again D. Also3. A. through B. with C. during D. about4. A. introduction B. explanation C. conversation D. competition5. A. affected B. controlled C. interrupted D. created6. A. searched B. shared C. demanded D. reviewed7. A. sorry B. curious C. anxious D. afraid8. A. puzzled B. bothered C. amazed D. disappointed9. A. push B. invite C. treat D. admit10. A. choices B. suggestions C. decisions D. efforts11. A. raising B. dropping C. turning D. nodding12. A. regret B. change C. fear D. desire13. A. prepare B. develop C. approve D. question14. A. replaced B. organized C. discussed D. predicted15. A. uncertainty B. danger C. responsibility D. conflict16. A. identify B. ignore C. seize D. accept17. A. suffered B. increased C. benefited D. experienced18. A. leaving B. heading C. watching D. caring19. A. encouragement B. protection C. admiration D. description20. A. stable B. normal C. painful D. serious阅读理解22. AFirstD aysFirst Days are milestones in our lives. They mark the beginning of a new experience or journey. They are also filed with mixed emotions. They can be a little frightening as we step into the unknown, but they can also inspire us as they give us fresh hope for the future. First days are powerful as we can leave our mistakes and failures in the past and make a new start.I want to share a story that perfectly illustrates this point. It is a story about a little girl named Trisha.Trisha was born into a family of teachers who had taught her that reading was the key to knowledge. She watched her older brother as he read his schoolbooks and could hardly wait for the day when she would learn to read.But when Trisha finally started school, she found that she was not able to understand the words like the other boys and girls. No matter how hard she tried, the letters mixed up together, and she saw only confusion. Trisha fell further behind, the other children laughed and made fun of her, and she began tobelieve that she was not smart. By the time Trisha entered fifth grade, she had lost all confidence I herself.That was the year she met Mr. Falker. He was different. He praised Trisha's talents, and he wouldn't tolerate the other children teasing her. Mr. Falker realized that Trisha didn’t know how to read, but he knew she could with some help.He recruited（招聘）a reading specialist, and together they worked with Trisha after school. They helped her to write letters ad hear the sounds until one day Mr. Falker handed her a book and she read it all by herself.Shedidn't even notice the tears in his eyes.This is a true story. The little girl is Patricia Polacco, the famous children’s author, and thank you Mr. Falker is the twenty-sixth book that she has written.Mr. Falker gave her a fresh new start when she walked into his fifth grade class on that first day of school.And he made a difference in her life.We can all make a difference in the world—one student at a time by using "first days" with wisdom and grace, and giving each individual the chance to start over and become the best that they can be.（1） Trisha fell far behind in school because she .A. was not confidentB. was looked down upon by othersC. did not know how to readD. did not try her best（2） The passage is probably intended for .A. teachersB. studentsC. children’s authorsD. reading specialists（3） How does the writer make his point?A. By giving an example.B. By making suggesting.C. By arguing.D. By persuading.（4） The passage mainly conveys the message that first days are .A. frightening as we step into the unknownB. inspiring as they give us fresh hope for the futureC. turning points from where we can make a new startD. chances when we can forget our mistakes and failures23. BBelow are some classified ads from an English newspaper.Classified adsFOR DIRECT CLASSIFIED SERVICE CALL 800-0557 10a.m.-4p.m.MONDAY-FRIDAYFOR SALECOME to moving sale-Plants, pottery, books, clothes, etc,Sat, Dec.14th-9a.m.-5p.m.1612 Femdale, Apt.1.,800-4696.USED FUR COATS and JACKETS. GOOD condition.50. Call 800-0436 after 12 noon.MOVING: Must 21, 50; A M /F M r a d i o A /C o r b a t t e r y 15; cassette tape recorder, $10.Call Jon or Pat, 800-0739 after 5p.m.or weekends.SHEEPSKIN COAT: man's, size 42, 1 year old. $85. After 6p.m.800-5224.LOST AND FOUNDFOUND: Cat, 6 months old, black and white markings. Found near Linden and South U.Steve.800-4661PERSONALOVERSEAS JOBSAustralia, Europe, America, AfricaStudents all professions and occupations, 3000 monthly. Expenses paid, overtime. Sightseeing. Freeinformation at STUDENTS’ UNION.THE INTERNATIONAL CENTER plans to publish a booklet of student travel adventures. If you like to write about your foreign experiences, unusual or just plain interesting. Call us (800-9310)and ask for Mike or Janet.UNSURE WHAT TO DOLife-Planning Workshop, Dec.13th-15th , Bob and Margaret Atwood, 800-0046.ROOMMATESFEMALE ROOMMATE WANTED: Own room near campus. Available December 1st. Rent$300 per month untilMarch 1st . $450 thereafter. Call Jill for details, 800-7839..DOMESTIC SERVICEEARLY HOUR WAKE-UP-SERVICE: For prompt, courteous wake-up service, call 800-0760.HELP WANTEDBabysitter —MY HOMEIf you are available a few hours during the day, and some evenings to care for 2 school-age children, please call Gayle, days 800-1111, evenings and weekends 800-4964.PERSONS WANTED for delivery work. Own transportation. Good pay. Apply 2311 E. Stadium. Office 101, after 9a.m.TELEPHONE RECEPTIONIST WANTED.NO experience necessary. Good pay. Apply 2311 E. Stadium. Office 101, after 9a.m.（1） Where will you post a notice if you need someone to look after your children?A. PERSONALB. HELP WANTEDC. DOMESTIC SERVICED. ROOMMATES（2） A second-hand jacket will probably cost you .A. $60B. $40C. $20D. $10（3） To have your travel notes published, you may contact .A. Student' UnionB. Gayle MooreC. The International CenterD. Life Planning Workshop（4） If you want to have someone wake you up in the morning, you may call .A. 800-1111B. 800-7389C. 800-4661D. 800-076024.CJob sharing refers to the situation in which two people divide the responsibility of one full-time job ． The two people willingly act as part-time workers, enough hours between them to fulfill the duties of a full-time worker．If they each work half the job, for example, they each receive 50 per cent of the job's wages, its holidays and its other benefits．Job sharing differs from conventional （常规的）part-time work in that it occurs mainly in the more highly skilled and professional areas, which require higher levels of responsibility and employee commitment．Job sharing should not be confused with the term work sharing, which refers to increasing the number of jobs by reducing the number of hours of each existing job, thus offering more positions to the growing number of unemployed people ． Job sharing,by contrast, is not designed to address unemployment problems; its focus,rather, is to provide well-paid work for skilled workers and professionals whowant more free time for other activities．As would be expected, most job sharers are women ． A survey carried out in 1988 by Britain's Equal Opportunities Commission showed that 78 per cent of sharers were female, the majority of whom were between20 and 40 years of age．Subsequent studies have come up with similar results．Many of these women were re-entering the job market after having had children, but they chose not to seek part-time work because it would have meant lower status ． Job sharing also offered an acceptable shift back into full-time work after a long absence．The necessity of close cooperation when sharing a job with another person makes the actual work quite different from conventional one-position jobs ． However, to ensure a greater chance that the partnership will succeed, each person needs to know the strengths,weaknesses and preferences of his or her partner before applying for a position．Moreover, there must be a fair division of both routine tasks and interesting ones．In sum, for a position to be job-shared well, the two individuals must be well matched and must treat each other as equals．（1） In what way is work sharing different from jobsharing?A. Work sharing requires more workinghours．B. Work sharing is aimed at creating more jobs．C. Work sharing provides a more satisfactory salary．D. Work sharing depends on the employer's decision．（2）According to Paragraph 4, young mothers preferred job sharing to conventional part-time work mainly because ．A. they sought higher social statusB. they were over ideal working agesC. they had difficulty finding full-time jobsD. they had to take care of both work and family（3） In job sharing the partners should ．A. enjoy equal social statusB. have similar work experienceC. keep in touch with each otherD. know each other very well（4） The main purpose of the passage is to ．A. describe job sharing in generalB. discuss how to provide more jobsC. recommend job sharing to womenD. compare job sharing with work sharing25.DA Good Night's SleepSleep plays a vital role in good health and well-being throughout your life. While you're sleeping, your brain is forming new pathways to help you learn and remember information. Although we all know the best way of getting a good night's sleep, not all of us know the best way of getting it. A sleep expert, Phil Atherton, gave some top tips for getting the most out of the night, which will leave you ready for action in the morning.According to Phil Atherton, not eating a large meal before bedtime is important for getting a good night's sleep. The time difference between eating any food three hours before bed, as it will lower your blood sugar during sleep and help minimize damage from too much sugar floating around.It's also important to find ways to prepare your body for sleep. You can follow a routine like trying not to expose yourself to too much artificial light within 1 hour before bed, as your brain uses light to help set internal "body clock". Although it might seem unnatural to schedule your sleep, the purpose is to send a signal to your body and mind that it's time to sleep.Another way to prepare your body for sleep is to get into a relaxed state by taking a bath or listening to soft music. Both of them will help to take the minds off the daytime pressures.Having a suitable bed, especially a suitable mattress（床垫）, is necessary for a good night's sleep. Sleep is a personalized activity, and we all adopt different sleeping positions. Finding the mattress that suits you will reduce back pains that can result from a poor sleeping position. The bed should be four to six inches longer than its tallest user, allowing for space to move around.The recent research is pretty clear that a good night's sleep is a major component of good health. Since the start of the 21st century, studies have linked a lack of sleep to many diseases, such as diabetes and obesity. Taking action now will lead to long-term benefits for you and those around you.（1） What does the author intend to tell us in the passage?A. When to start a sound sleep.B. How to get a good night's sleep.C. What to do with sleep problems.D. Why to form a good habit of sleeping.（2） According to the author, before going to sleep, you'd better .A. free yourself from tensionB. check your blood sugarC. relieve your pain in the backD. record your biological clock（3） What does the underlined word "it" in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. Not eating food.B. Taking a meal.C. Not sleeping well.D. Having a good sleep.（4） Which of the following shows the organization of the passage?CP: Central Point P:Point Sp: Sub-point（次要点）C:ConclusionA. B.C. D.26. EAs computers become all the more popular in China, Chinese people are increasingly depending on computer keyboards to input Chinese characters. But if they use the computer too much, they may end up forgetting the exact strokes （笔画） of each Chinese character when writing on paper. Experts suggest people, especially students, write by hand more.Do you write by hand more or type more? In Beijing, students start using a computer as early as primary school. And computer dependence is more widely spread among university students.Almost all their assignment and essays are typed on a computer.All the students interviewed say they usually use a computer.It's faster and easier to correct if using a computer. And that's why computers are being applied moreand more often to modern education. But when people are taking stock in computers increasingly, problems appear."When I'm writing with a pen, I find I often can't remember how to write a character, though I feel I'm familiar with it.""I'm not in the mood to write when faced with a pen and paper."Many students don't feel this is something to worry about. Now that it's more convenient andefficient towrite on a computer, why bother to handwrite?Many educators think differently. Shi Liwei, headmaster of a famous primary school in the capital said, "Chinese characters enjoy both practical and aesthetic（审美的）value. But those characters typed with computer keyboards only maintain their practical value. All the artistic beauty of the characters is lost. And handwriting contains the writer's emotion. Through one's handwriting, people can get to know one's thinking and personality. Beautiful writing will give people a better first impression of them."To encourage students to handwrite more, many primary schools in Beijing have made writing classes compulsory （必修的） and in universities, some professors are asking students to turn in their homework andessays written by hand.（1） The underlined expression "taking stock in" in paragraph 4 probably means .A. getting bored withB. getting dependent onC. becoming crazy aboutD. getting curiousabout（2） The students interviewed prefer to write using a computer mainly because .A. computers have become a trend and fashion in ChinaB. they are usually asked to e-mail their homework and essaysC. they find it not easy to remember how to write a characterD. they can correct the mistakes they make quickly and conveniently（3） Which of the following statement is NOT true of the advantage of handwriting?A. Handwriting contains the writer’s emotions.B. Chinese characters enjoy both practical and aesthetic value.C. Handwriting can impress people well and build one's self-confidence.D. The writer's thinking and personality are shown in his or her handwriting.（4） Which of the following can best serve as the title of the passage?A. To Type or to Handwrite?B. The Importance of Handwriting and TypingC. Writing by Computer Will Replace Writing by HandD. Practical and Aesthetic Value of Chinese Characters七选五27. SelfieSocial media and the mobile web have given rise to a strange phenomenon called the selfie.But not everyone is familiar with the term, so here's a brief definition. 1 Everyone takes selfies, but the younger crowd seems to be especially involved in the trend.Some selfies are extreme close-ups, other show part of an arm held straight outward and a few of the greatones even feature the subject standing in front of a bathroom mirror so that they can get a full body shot of their reflection. 2 Since social media is the driving force of most selfie activity, younger kids interested in staying connected to their friends, boyfriends, girlfriends, etc. are more active in sharing selfies on a regular basis.Who knows what kind of psychological factors drive any specific person to take a selfies and upload it to asocial networking site.3Here's one. Not only are young people plugged into the web at all times, but they also have more self-esteem issues---and many of these teens or college kids might upload selfies to deal with their own self- consciousness. 4 When you feel good or look good about yourself, it's far too easy to reach for you phone and document it all through one or several selfies. Kids who are connected on a social network to someone they admire may be more driven to upload attractive selfies as a way to seek attention, especially if they're too shy to do it in person.Besides, there are people who are bored at work, bored at school, etc. So they will take selfies because they have nothing else better to do. Last but not least, social media is about being social! If that means uploading as many selfies as possible, then so be it. 5 They just do it because they like to do it, it's fun, and it’s a coolway to sort of document yourown life.A. Some people don't need a real reason to do it.B. There's so much more meaning behind why we do it.C. It's about getting attention from as many people as possible.D. There are lots of selfie styles, and these are some of the most common.E. Selfie is a picture of yourself, usually shared on any social network website.F. What's more, it's human nature to want to show off your own great achievement.G. Everyone's own situation is different, but here are some of the most common theories.语法填空28. 请根据情态动词、虚拟语气、状语从句及名词性从句的基本用法进行填空。
2017-2018高三上学期东城区统考期末试卷和答案
东城区2017—2018学年度第一学期期末教学统一检测高三英语2018. 1本试卷共10页，共120分。
考试时长100分钟。
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第一部分：知识运用（共两节，45分）第一节单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，共15分）从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
例：It's so nice to hear from her again. ________, we last met more than thirty years ago.A．What's more B．That's to say C．In other words D．Believe it or not答案是D。
1．—You're late again.—Sorry. I ________ to set my alarm clock.A．forget B．will forget C．forgot D．would forget2．Lily's drawing may not be excellent, ________ I know she has done her best.A．so B．or C．for D．but3．Some pressure is good for you ________ it can help you to try harder.A．unless B．although C．before D．as4．Could you tell Jill ________ she should bring to the meeting tomorrow?A．what B．when C．whether D．why5．I ________ Mr. Bert of the change of the meeting. You don't have to phone him again.A．have informed B．will have informed C．would inform D．had informed 6．Workers have been working through the night ________ the bridge safe.A．made B．to make C．being made D．having made 7．Chinese kites in ancient times ________ in the shape of birds.A．design B．had designed C．were designed D．have been designed 8．—Remind me to buy a bottle of wine for the party this weekend.—I ________.A．can B．must C．should D．will9．The train is ________ schedule. You'll have to wait another fifteen minutes.A．in B．behind C．across D．off10．The rainforest is an amazing place, ________ with plants and animals that aren't found anywhere else in the world.A．filling B．filled C．being filled D．to fill11．________ we want to get to Chicago by sunset, it means having to leave at dawn tomorrow.A．If B．After C．While D．Where12．History enables pupils to learn about their culture, ________ helps them to understand the society they live in.A．Who B．which C．where D．that13．________ 840 square miles, the national park has beautiful lakes, mountains and forests.A．Cover B．Covering C．Covered D．To cover14．________ he works is considered the financial center of the city.A．What B．Why C．Where D．How15．—How was the party last Saturday?—It was fun; you ________.A．came B．had come C．would come D．should have come第二节完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，共30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
北京市东城区2018-2019学年高二第一学期期末测试英语试题及答案解析
北京市东城区2018~2019学年高二第一学期期末测试英语试题注意事项：1．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息；2．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上。
第I卷（选择题）一、完形填空It was the hottest day of the summer. I was driving along County Route 2, which went through the Sonoran Desert. Then I saw that a car had 1 down up ahead. It was the first car I'd seen in about half an hour. In the 2 , a few hundred feet ahead of the car, I saw a stooped(曲背的) figure 3 with a gas can in his hands. "There was nothing around for miles. There was no way this person going to 4 it to the nearest town, which was a good twenty miles away, in this desert heat.I'd always been told to stay away from 5 , but I thought if there ever was a time to do a good deed, this was it. Besides, 6 I neared the figure, I saw an elderly man. I thought there was little 7 that he'd do me any harm. Therefore, I slowed down and pulled over. "Need a 8 ?" I asked.Now that I could see him clearly, it was 9 the old man was already in trouble. He’d only walked a hundred yards or so, and he looked as if he was going to pass out any moment. “I’d be most grateful, young lady, if you could help me get to a gas station,” he said slowly. “I seem to be out of petroleum.”"No problem," I replied.He 10 slowly into the car and kept silent for a few minutes while his body temperature normalized. I offered him a bottle of iced soda water. He accepted it 11 . As we got close to the gas station, I asked him if he would like a ride back to his 12 . "I know it is 13 your way," he paused. "And just where is your home, young lady?""Elmwood," I replied, "And my name is Emily. Emily Hampton. ""You're a very kind lady, Ms. Hampton. My name is Edward Gilliam," said Edward.Edward 14 up his gas can. Then I drove him back to his car and helped him pour the petrol into his tank(邮箱). After that I followed him back into 15 just to make sure he was OK. At the gas station, we waved goodbye.The next morning, the doorbell rang. I came down the stairs and saw a giant bouquet of flowers with small note 16"Dearest Emily, thank you for your 17 yesterday. You just might have saved my life. You 18 an old man of how much beauty there is in this world. "1．A．cut B．broken C．set D．settled 2．A．air B．way C．distance D．advance 3．A．walking B．driving C．lying D．carrying 4．A．fix B．link C．push D．make 5．A．elders B．strangers C．receivers D．beggars 6．A．although B．because C．if D．as 7．A．chance B．hope C．doubt D．time 8．A．seat B．lift C．guide D．treat 9．A．complex B．astonishing C．obvious D．rare 10．A．drew B．reached C．pulled D．climbed 11．A．curiously B．gratefully C．generously D．selflessly 12．A．can B．home C．station D．car 13．A．out of B．from across C．by D．in 14．A．looked B．folded C．filled D．built 15．A．town B．desert C．house D．route 16．A．bought B．sent C．said D．attached 17．A．respect B．honesty C．kindness D．optimism 18．A．warned B．reminded C．rid D．persuaded二、阅读理解North Cascades National Park Recruitment NoticeRecruiting Youth Age 15-18For Summer JobsWith the Youth Conservation CorpsAt North Cascades National ParkNorth Cascades National Park is recruiting( 招聘) for four to six youth age 15-18 for this summer's Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) in Marblernount, Washington from June 15 through August 7, 2019. Selections will be made during the second week of May. The work schedule will be Monday-Friday from8: 00 a.m. to 4: 30 p.m.(8 hour shift). The rate of pay is $ 9. 47 per hour,MAJOR DUTIESThe enrollees(入选者) will work with the park employees and will often be assisting them. The enrollees' work will include seed collecting,planting. transplanting, fertilizing, and weeding of native plants.Other work may include setting picnic tables for visitors, ground keeping. path protection.painting, brush clearing, and digging. The use of hand tools for digging, cutting.sweeping, and carpentry may be required.SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREDEnrollees must be able to follow written and oral instructions and must be able to learn and follow safe work habits. Enrollees must come to work on time and would like to learn to use the various tools needed for the work.PHYSICAL EFFORTEnrollees may be lifting and carrying objects up to 50 pounds, such as packages, tools, and backpacks. They must be able to walk five or six miles per day,sometimes over difficult fields.WORKING CONDITIONSEnrollees must be prepared to work under conditions that include heat, cold, rain, wind and/or biting insects. Conditions might also include dirt, (lust and noise. Transportation will be provided from Marblemount to work sites in the park each day. Please direct questions or requests for assistance in completing the application form to Stacy McDonough, North Cascades National Park Service Complex, and 360-854-7276.Applications are availableOn line at http://www. nps. gov/gettinginvolved/youthprograms/ycc. htm.At Local high schools in Skagit County.At North Cascades National Park Service Complex office at 810 State Route 20 SedroWoolley.By phone or email from Stacy McDonough at 360-854-7276, stacy_mcdonough@nps. gov.Completed applications must be received no later than 4:3(1 pm on Friday, May 1. 2019 at North West Servicing Human Resources Office (NW SHRO)Mount Rainier National ParkATfN-Danielle Gardner55210-238thAvenue East Ashford W A, 9830419．When may the enrollees receive the job offer?A．After June 15th. B．During August.C．In the middle of May. D．No later than May 1st.20．What will the enrollees do during work?A．Make hand tools.B．Build a new path.C．Offer help to the park workers.D．Provide guide service to visitors.21．What is required for the applicants?A．Driving skills.B．Working experience.C．Weighing over 50 pounds.D．Being able to walk long distances.22．To apply for the job,one must .A．call 360-854-7276B．send the application to NW SHROC．visit the national park's official websiteD．sign up at local high schools in Skagit CountyFreedom of the press is rightly protected in most societies, yet it is just this protection that sometimes allows this freedom to be made bad use of. The press has a strong influence which can bring about significant changes to the lives of ordinary people. The story of the firstquintuplets(五胞胎) in America clearly showed the power of the press.There was a poor family living in Aberdeen, a small town in the U.S.A．Raising five children was already a struggle for the poor parents of this family. When the mother learned that it was another four girls and one more boy that were on the way,she and her husband were shocked beyond belief. Without a doubt, they were going to face even more urgent money problems.However, this event changed their lives in ways they had never expected. The day after the birth of the five babies, there were sixty reporters and photographers waiting outside their door. The couple soon made national headlines, for they had become the parents of the first quintuplets in America.The family gained fame and money overnight. Newspapers and magazines offered them huge sums of money for the rights to publish their stories as well as their photos. Gifts poured in not only from unknown people, but also from baby food and soap manufacturers who wanted to advertise their products. Though their lives were indeed improved, reporters kept pressing for interviews, which forced the family to hire lawyers to act as spokespeople for them at news conferences.Moreover, the birth also brought great changes to Aberdeen. A new highway had been developed, since this town was likely to attract thousands of visitors. Even the name of the town on the road signs was changed to "Quint-City, U.S.A．" Locals also discussed the possibility of setting up a "quint museum" to satisfy the curiosity of the public and to protect the family from gossipy visitors at the same time.While the babies were still quietly sleeping in the hospital, their parents began paying the price for fame. It would never again be possible for them to lead normal lives. The town itself received so much attention that almost each of the locals there was affected more or less. This was the power of the press, but such power could easily be misapplied.23．How did the parents feel when they knew the oncoming quintuplets? A．Unbelievable. B．Disappointed.C．Proud. D．Confident.24．Which of the following was the result of the event?A．The museum became popular.B．Transportation to Aberdeen improved.C．The production of baby food increased.D．More newspapers and magazines came out.25．What is the author's attitude towards the power of press applied to this event? A．Unconcerned. B．Puzzled.C．Supportive. D．Sceptical.Looking out the window of his truck, Bob Fitzgerald sees large, undesirable plants growing in the fields. Visitors to his neighborhood around the Chesapeake Bay mainly see dying forests and empty farmland. Fitzgerald says the land has been in his family since the 17th century,and it has been sinking for hundreds of years. As sea levels rise salt water is entering rivers and other waterways. As a result, the ground is becoming too salty for crops to grow.Around the world, scientists warn that coastal (沿海) farms are under threat from rising seas and salt water. A World Bank report predicts that rice production in coastal areas may fall by 15 percent by the year 2050. Another study found that hundreds of millions of people will be forced to move inland because of rising waters.Kate Tully, an agroecologist(农业生态学家) wants to keep coastal farmers in business as the seas rise. The United States Department of Agriculture gave Tully and other researchers $ 1.1 million to study the problem. She and her team hope to give farmers ways to stay on their land. She told media that they are testing different crops on pieces of land around the coastal areas."Sorghum is my new favorite crop because it Can grow without rain and it can grow with lots of rain. So this is actually a pretty good option. " The grain crop may be a good choice to feed the nearly 600 million chickens raised in the area each year. As farmers know, chickens can deal with salt, dry weather conditions and heavy rains. Tally's group is also testing other kinds of grain and a few crops that they believe can grow in the salt.Yet just being able to grow a crop is not enough. The crop has to be profitable. So an economist on the team will be looking at the numbers. But continuing to farm the land may not be the best plan of action. Some people believe the land should he given back to nature. They say the fields should be turned into wetlands, which are popular with duck hunters. "There's money in duck hunting," fully said. Hunting organizations will pay farmers for a permit to hunt on their land. Farmers could earn a lot of money from duck hunters, she said.Tully and her team are just getting started. It will be a few years before they really understand how to save the farms.26．In Bob Fitzgerald's neighborhood . A．forests have been turned into farmlandB．the coastal land becomes unfit for farming C．production of sea salt takes place of farming D．environmental pollution has caused the death of forests 27．What does the underlined phrase "under threat" mean? A．Out of reach. B．In ruins. C．Under discussion. D．In danger. 28．To help the farmers, Kate Tully's team have . A．raised money for costal farmersB．turned the farmland into wetlandC．tested different kinds of grain and crops D．encouraged the farmers to raise chicken and ducks 29．What is the best title for the passage?A．The Search of Crops That Will Grow in Salt Water B．The Past of the Historic Farm Becomes Important C．Rising Seas Force Changes on Historic FarmsD．The Research on the Effects of Rising Seas第II卷（非选择题）三、阅读表达阅读短文，根据短文回答问题，并将答案写在答题相应位置。
2018北京市东城区高二(上)期末英语
2018北京市东城区高二（上）期末英语2018.1 单选1.The teacher as well as the students the book already.A.has readB.have readC.is readingD.are reading2.It is necessary water from the wet south to the dry north.A.gotB.gettingC.to getD.get3.---Haven't seen you for ages! Where have you been?---I went to Ningxia and stayed there for one year, as a volunteer.A.teachB.teachingC.taughtD.to teach4.After we arrived, watching a family of chimps wake up our first activity.A.isB.wasC.areD.were5.I couldn't do my homework with all that noise .A.went onB.goes onC.going onD.to go on6. , I slid into bed and felt fast asleep.A.ExhaustB.ExhaustingC.To exhaustD.Exhausted7.She failed to make her opinions at the meeting, which led to the delay of the project.A.understandB.to understandC.understandingD.understood8.These farming methods have the same goal: to avoid the environment or people's health.A.to damageB.damageC.damagingD.damaged9.Yuan Longping became the first agricultural pioneer in the world 20% more of the crop in the same field.A.to produceB.producingC.producedD.produce10.For those with family members far away, the personal computer and the phone are important in staying .A.to connectB.connectingC.connectD.connected完形填空11ABorn into a poor farmer's family in 1930, Dr Yuan graduated from Southwest Agricultural College in 1953. Since then, finding ways to grow more rice has been his life 1 . As a young man, he saw the great need for increasing the rice 2 . At that time, hunger was a(n) 3 problem in many parts of the countryside. Dr Yuan searched for a way to increase rice harvests without 4 the area of the fields. In 1950, Chinese farmers could produce only fifty million tons of rice. In a recent harvest, 5 , nearly two hundred million tons of rice was produced. These increased harvests mean that 22% of the world's people are fed 6 just 7% of the farmland in China. Dr Yuan is now 7 his knowledge in India, Vietnam and many other less developed countries to increase their rice harvests. 8 his research, the UN has more tools in the battle to 9 the world of hunger. Using his hybrid rice, farmers are producing harvests twice as 10 as before.1.A.fantasy B.goal C.theme D.entertainment2.A.output B.input C.delivery D.collection3.A.terrifying B.original C.unique D.disturbing4.A.expanding B.advancing C.dividing D.controlling5.A.therefore B.in addition C.however D.as a result7.A.preserving B.circulating C.gaining D.contributing8.A.Apart from B.Thanks to C.Ever since D.Rather than9.A.reject B.convince C.defend D.rid10.A.heavy B.bad rge D.poor12BSix dots. Six bumps（隆起物）. Six bumps in different patterns, spreadingout over the page. What are they? Numbers, letters, words.Who 1 this code? None other than Louis Braille, aFrench 12-year-old, who was also blind. And his work changed the worldof 2 and writing, forever.Louis was from a small town called Coupvray, near Paris. Louis became blindby accident, when he was 3 years old. As a result, Louis needed anew 3 to learn. He stayed at his old school for twomore years, but he couldn't learn everything just by listening. Things werelooking up when Louis got a chance to 4 at the Royal Institution for Blind Youth in Paris, when he was 10. But even there, most of the teachers just 5 at the students. The library had 14 huge books with raised letters that were very 6 to read. Louis was impatient.Then in 1821, a former soldier named Charles Barbier visited the school. Barbier shared his invention called "night writing", a code of 12 raised dots that let soldiers share top-secret 7 on the battlefield without even having to speak. 8 , the code was too hard for the soldiers, but not for 12-year-old Louis！Louis cut Barbier's 12 dots into 6, and finished the system by the time he was 15, then 9 the first-ever braille book in 1829. But did he 10 there? No way! In 1837, he added symbols for math and music. But 11 the public had doubts about it, blind students had to study braille on their own. Even at the Royal Institution, where Louis taught after he graduated, braille wasn't taught until after his death. Braille began to 12 worldwide in 1868, when a group of British men, now known as the Royal National Institute for the Blind, took 13 the cause of promoting（推进）braille among the blind.Now practically every country in the world uses braille. Braille books have double-sided pages, which saves a lot of space. Braille signs help blind people around in 14 places. And, most importantly, blind people can 15 independently.Louis proved that if you have the motivation, you can do amazing things.1.A.broke B.made ed D.followed2.A.acting B.speaking C.listening D.reading3.A.bond B.way anization D.occasion4.A.study B.train C.teach D.work5.A.talked B.gestured C.smiled D.waved6.A.astonishing B.long C.delightful D.hard7.A.argument B.failure rmation D.campaign8.A.Privately B.Simply C.Unfortunately D.Politely9.A.borrowed B.discovered C.read D.published10.A.seek B.stop C.lie D.wait11.A.since B.until C.if D.although12.A.struggle B.settle C.spread D.exist14.A.safe B.special C.public D.previous15.A.skim B.survive C.imagine municate阅读理解13ATivoli Gardens amusement park in Copenhagen, Denmark, is a must for all visitors to the city, young and old. Tivoli is located just a few minutes' walk from City Hall, and with the Copenhagen Central Station as its nearest neighbor, it is very easy to get to.Tivoli Gardens was founded in 1843 and has become a national treasure and an international attraction. Tivoli Gardens' secret is that there is something for everyone. The scenery is beautiful with unusual architecture, historic buildings and beautiful gardens. At night, thousands of colored lights create a fairy tale atmosphere that is completely unique.> RidesThe rides are all designed to match Tivoli's architecture and gardens. Some rides will remind you of the good old days. Others will match the expectations of those thrill seekers, e. g. the Vertigo which will turn you upside down at 100 km/h and was voted Europe's Best Ride in 2014.Tivoli's oldest and most popular ride, the wooden Roller Coaster from 1914, is one of the only seven roller coasters worldwide which have a brakeman on board every train.In 2017, Tivoli got a new VR (virtual reality) experience in the Demon, where the rollercoaster passengers are brought on a journey through a Chinese universe with fire-spitting dragons and exploding fireworks. > MusicThe music program in Tivoli has exciting events to offer every year regardless of your age or preferences. Besides major events such as Friday Rock and Summer Classical, there's live music every single day. Tivoli's Summer Classical offers excellent classical music. They'll serve up everything from James Bond music to Mozart and operetta.> DiningWhen it comes to food, Tivoli is equally diverse. Lots of people will bring a picnic to the garden, but you can also choose from Tivoli's broad selection of restaurants. You'll find everything from traditional Danish cuisine to French bistro or Asian food.> Opening hours13/10/2017～05/11/2017 Monday～Thursday, Sunday 11:00～23:0013/10/2017～05/11/2017 Friday, Saturday 11:00～00:0018/11/2017～31/12/2017 Monday～Thursday, Sunday 11:00～23:0018/11/2017～31/12/2017 Friday, Saturday 11'00 ～00:00> AdmissionAdult Copenhagen Card Multi-ride ticket Child (3～7)120 DKK Free 230 DKK 50 DKK(1)What is the main reason for the popularity of Tivoli Gardens amusement park?A.It is convenient to reach.B.It has beautiful gardens.C.It enjoys a long history.D.It suits everyone.(2)Which of the following can best describe the rides in the park?A.Smooth and relaxing.B.Historical and exciting.C.Traditional and amusing.D.Imaginative and entertaining.(3)What do we know about Tivoli Gardens amusement park?A.The admission is free for children.B.Outside food is not allowed in the park.C.The opening hours are different in a week.D.The music performances are for big events.14BKatherine Johnson thinks all of her achievements over the 98 years she's been alive are "ordinary". But to the rest of the world, they're anything but.Johnson, a physicist, space scientist and mathematician, graduated from high school at 14 years old, attended college the very next year and was the first African-American woman to attend the graduate school at West Virginia University.She fell in love with math and in college took every math course possible. In 1953, after years of being a teacher, she began working for NASA where she was nicknamed the "human computer". Johnson was able to calculate the trajectory（弹道）for many space missions, including for the space flight of Alan Shepard, the first American in space and the trajectory for the 1969 Apollo 11 flight to the moon.In spite of her age, Johnson isn't slowing down anytime soon. "I like to learn," she says. "That's an art and a science. I'm always interested in learning something new." As a young girl, she'd stop by the library on her way home in the evening and would pick up a book. "I finally persuaded them to let me look at two books," she recalls. "I could have read more than that in one night if they had let me." Johnson's amazing life served as the basis for a nonfiction book titled Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race. Johnson, who was given the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama in 2015, thinks she was able to succeed because she always loved what she did. It is one piece of advice she has for young girls today. "Find out what your dream is," she says, "and work at it because if you like what you're doing, you will do well." Johnson also taught her daughters a few life lessons. "Don't accept failure," says Joylette Goble, who says she has always admired her mother. "If there is a job to be done, you can do it and do it until you finish." She adds, "Be aware of people and help them when you can." Johnson's another daughter, Katherine Goble Moore, says her mother has always been her role model. "I will always be grateful to her," she says.(1)What does the underlined sentence in Para. 1 mean?A.Most people in the world are ordinary.B.Johnson's achievements are extraordinary.C.Most people can achieve anything they desire.D.Johnson is a role model to the rest of the world.(2)What do we know about Katherine Johnson?A.She is very skillful at calculating.B.She has written a nonfiction book.C.She was the first female astronaut to take a space flight.D.She was the first African-American woman to go to university.(3)According to Johnson, what has contributed to her success?A.Enthusiasm for what she does.B.Kindness to the people around her.C.Determination to fight against failure.D.Wide reading of art and science books.15CDid you know that you have been involved in the largest research study in the United States but you never agreed to join in it? That's because since 1996, you—and basically everyone you know—have been eating genetically modified (GM, 转基因) foods.GM foods are made by forcing a piece of DNA from a totally different species into the DNA of a plant or animal. This method creates a whole new species of plant that would have never existed in nature. Most soybeans, corn and cotton are genetically modified. Products such as oil and sugar are created from these crops and added to processed foods. This explains why nearly 80 percent of processed and most fast foods contain genetically modified organisms(GMOs).The question is, are GMOs safe for us and the environment? Actually, the answers are not clear. There are no long-term studies showing that GMOs are safe for humans and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not do its own safety testing of GMOs. Instead, the biotech companies that are trying to make money do their own safety testing, which the FDA only reviews. However, there are animal studies with negative findings, including damage in some body parts and immune system changes. It is clear we need more research in this area.The environment is another problem. What are the results when a genetically modified plant crossbreeds with other plants? Do we really want to change the face of plant life with unknown results for the benefit of a few large companies?The bottom line is that we have a product in our food supply with unknown health and environmental problems. At the very least, we should have these foods labeled（贴标签）. However, try as we might, we cannot make that happen in the U. S. Even though 9 out of 10 people want them labeled, the biotech companies and food producers do not. If their products are beneficial and safe, why not label them? Why not be proud of your products? Over 60 countries such as China label GMOs and some countries ban them. Why can't we have transparency in our food supply?Washington's Initiative 522, a bill suggesting labeling products with GMOs, will help us get the transparency we desire. But companies such as Monsanto, Dupont Pioneer will pay millions to create misleading and incorrect ads insisting that labeling will cost money, hurt farmers, and isn't necessary because GMOs are safe. The biggest fear of these companies is that once GMOs are labeled, we won't want to eat them anymore.I don't know about you, but I think if Washington's Initiative 522 passes and genetically modified foods are labeled, it might change the face of American agriculture forever.(1)What do we know about GM foods from Para. 1 and 2?A.They are the source of most fast foods.B.They are consumed by almost everyone in the world.C.They come from the longest research study in the USD.They are produced by changing the DNA of a plant or animal.(2)What is the author's attitude towards the safety of GMOs?A.Objective.B.Doubtful.C.Uninterested.D.Positive.(3)In Para. 5, the underlined words "have transparency in" probably mean .A.know aboutB.cut offC.depend onD.build up(4)Why does the author write this passage?A.To call for more research on GM foods.B.To persuade companies to label GM foods.C.To gain support for Washington's Initiative 522.D.To demand FDA to develop a food testing system.七选五16Where is the future going?Our work habits have changed a lot over the past thirty years. While our parents may have expected to stay in one job, with one company, for their whole life, we are faced with the possibility of changing jobs and even careers several times. Our understanding of education, work and society is different from that of earlier generations. 1 Many of today's jobs will either disappear or change in the next ten years or so.People in the future will still need food, of course, but the way we produce food will not be the same. 2 The good news for small farmers is that there will also be opportunities for new kinds of farming, for example farms that grow organic food and environmentally friendly food. What about people who work with computers? Well, things will change for them, too. More advanced computer programs and new technologies will remove the need for computer operators who perform simple actions. Modern search engines can do many of the things that yesterday's computer operators did. Word processing and simple information handling can be done automatically（自动地）. 3A rapidly changing job market also creates new challenges for students, teachers and parents. 4 And it is becoming more difficult for parents to understand the kind of world their children are entering. Schools and teachers are also facing difficulties as they try to adapt to the new needs of their student, and the students themselves have to try to deal with all the changes and many questions.5 . There are no easy answers, but we can try to turn challenges into opportunities. As the job market changes, new areas of growth appear. If we become good learners, and if we work together with our parents, friends and teachers, we can find ways to create a future where there is room for all of us to do what we are good at and enjoy.A.What life will he like in the future is difficult to predict.B.Not only the way we work and view the job has changed.C.It is hard to imagine where all these advanced technologies will lead us.D.For people with these skills, there will be new jobs as database managers.E.Where is the future going and what can we do to find a place for ourselves in it?F.Small farms that use old methods will be replaced by large farms with high efficiency.G.The difference in values, skills，education and desires between two generations is growing.任务型阅读17When we make a big move that requires us to get used to a new environment, we can go through a roller coaster of feelings. When the new environment is a different country, that roller coaster has a more specific name: culture shock.Culture shock starts with the excitement of being in a new country. You'll find everything in the new place amazing and you are more likely to recognize cultural similarities and be confused by the differences. But when the "honeymoon stage" phases out, reality sets in. You'll get lost. You'll get mad at the "disorganization" of things. You'll become very busy with all the things you have to get used to. You will feel angry or annoyed. Next comes the gradual understanding stage. You have achieved a balance of feelings. Instead of feeling angry, you understand the differences. You'll start to have a more positive outlook, interest in learning more about your new environment, and make more effort to fit in. Reaching a high level of comfort in your new place is the final stage of culture shock. The order of things makes sense, you can talk to strangers with ease, and you understand small cultural differences. Your everyday life is more natural. Sure, you still miss your friends and family, but your new friends and activitieshave become part of your daily life.It is not easy to overcome culture shock. But there are some tips to help.• Keep an open mind. Do not automatic ally recognize something that is different as "wrong" or negative. • Get out of your comfort zone and make friends. Get to know your classmates by attending as many social events as you can. This helps with getting used to a new environment, especially in the beginning. • When you come across things you do not like, write them down and then ask yourself: can I change them? If not, then you can find a way of living with them.• Do not let the culture shock lock you in a state of loneliness, boredom, frustrat ion and negative feelings. Instead, choose to accept change, laugh at your mistakes, and make new friends. You will find yourself learning and enjoying your new life.(1)How will you probably feel on your arrival in a new country?（不多于5个词）(2)How many stages will you go through to get used to a new environment?（不多于2个词）(3)What will your life be like at the final stage? （不多于3个词）(4)What should you do to fit in the new environment? Please list two suggestions.（每条建议不多于5个词）(5)What is the passage mainly about?（不多于12个词）选词填空18curious convince comment refer to previous preserve represent consist of plus instant(1)The total cost was $458, 10% service charge.(2)The UK four countries.(3)You can see beautiful bald eagles in the world's largest bald eagle .(4)I bought a second-hand car, whose owner took very good care of it.(5)I saw several young people enter the waiting area looking around .(6)I our university's student association to meet the international students yesterday.(7)Chaplin's acting is so that it makes you believe that it is one of the best meals he has ever tasted.(8)It is very easy to cook noodles, but we must take note of the harm it may cause to our body if we consume too much of it.(9)Although she didn't mention any names, everyone knew who she .(10)He made some on my dress and carried on reading his book.书面表达19假设你是红星中学高二(1)班学生李华。
2017-2018学年高二上学期期末考试英语试卷含答案
2017-2018学年度第一学期期末高二年级英语试卷本试卷分第I卷(选择题) 和第II卷(非选择题) 两部分，共120分。
考试时间120分钟。
第I卷（选择题三部分共85分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分20分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题纸(卡) 上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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。
1. What d oes the man want to d o?A. To talk to the operator.B. To phone someone.C. To check his number.2. What will the man have?A. A blood test.B. A physical examination.C. A job interview.3. When will the two speakers probably meet?A. Early tomorrow.B. This afternoon.C. This morning.4. Why can’t the man give the woman a hand?A. It is too heavy for him.B. He doesn’t know how to help her.C. He is too busy to help her.5. What was the woman doing before she left the office?A. Reviewing a report.B. Rewriting a report.C. Typing a report.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7小题。
北京市东城区2017届高三上学期期末考试英语试题(解析版)
东城区2016—2017学年度第一学期期末教学统一检测高三英语2017.1本试卷共12页，共150分。
考试时长120分钟。
考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。
考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分：听力理解（共三节，30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，共7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话你将听一遍。
例：What is the man going to read?A．A newspaper.B．A magazine.C．A book.答案是A。
1. Where is the woman from?A. Australia.B. England.C. Italy.2. What is the woman going to do next weekend?A. Go to a party.B. Stay at home.C. Visit her grandparents.3. Where is the man now ?A. At a stadium.B. At a cinema.C. At a railway station.4. When will the man take his summer vacation?A. Next week.B. In two weeks.C. At the end of August.5. What is the woman doing?A. Asking for help.B. Making an invitation.C. Giving advice.第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）听下面4段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读每小题。