山西省大同市高二英語上學(xué)期期中試題

1、山西省大同市第一中學(xué)2016-2017 學(xué)年高二英語上學(xué)期期中試題第卷客觀卷（共60 分）第一部分閱讀理解（共兩節(jié)，滿分40 分）第一節(jié)（共 15 小題；每小題2 分，滿分30 分）ACan you imagine that a small stamp should be worth $16,800?Any mistake made in the printing of a stamp raises its value to stamp collectors. A mistakeon a two-penny stamp has made it worth a million and a hal

2、f times its face value.Maybe you think it impossible. But it is true. And this is how it happened.The mistake was made more than a hundred years ago in the former British colony（殖民地） ofMauritius, a small island in the Indian Ocean. In 1847 and order for stamps was sent to London.Mauritius was about

3、to become the fourth country in the world to put out stamps.Before the order was filled and the stamps arrived from England, a big dance was planned bythe commander-in-chief of all the armed forces on the island. The dance would be held in his houseand lettersof invitationwould be senttoallthe impor

4、tantpeople inMauritius.Stamps were badlyneeded to post the letters. Therefore, an islander, who was a good printer, was told to copy thepattern of the stamps. He carelessly put the word“Post Office” instead of“Post Paid ”, twowords seen on stamps at that time, on the several hundred that he printed.

5、Today, there are only twenty-six of these misprinted stamps left - fourteen One-penny Reds and twelve Two-penny Blues. Because there are so few Two-Penny Blues and because of their age, collectors have paid as much as $16,800 for one of them.1. When a mistake is made in the printing of the stamp, th

6、e stamp _. A. will become useless and thrown awayB. is worth no more than its face valueC. is well worth buyingD. may increase in value2. Why did Mauritius print some stamps too? Because _. A. London stamps were not well printedB. London would not print them1/11C. invitations to a big dance had to b

7、e posted quicklyD. Mauritius had a very good printer3. The mistake on the island-printed stamps was in the _. A. priceB. designC. spelling of words D. wrong use of words4. What can be inferred from the passage?A. In the 1840s most countries of the world were not yet using stampsB. Only in England we

8、re stamps printedC. All people like to buy misprinted stampsD. Stamps with printing mistakes are worth more than sixteen thousand dollarsBIn the United States the most popular form of folk dancing since the earliest days has beensquare dancing.Inearlytimes,when men and womenworked in groups tobuilda

9、 barn (buildingwheregrain or animals kept) or harvest crops, they danced when the work was done. The music came froma violinfrom the most part,but iftherewas no one to playan instrument,clappinghands was usedto produce the rhythm by which to dance. The early settlers danced in a store, in a barn, or

10、 ina farm kitchen.A square isformed by fourcoupleswho standfacingthe centerof the square.Each couplestandson one side of the square, the boy on the left and girl on the right.The caller is an important part of the dance since he tells the dancers which steps to do. Ifthedancersdo not know the steps,

11、he teachesthem.Ittakestimefora learnerto be a good caller,and good callers are always in need.These are the names of some of the steps the dancers do. Form a square; Circle; Honour your partner; Promenade (walk about slowly); Swing your partner; Form a star. There are many more. As the caller tells

12、the dancers what to do next, they move to form the pattern he calls.Large or small numbers of people can dance at one time. Sometimes 800 or 1,000 people may be dancing at the same time. Or there may be only one square of eight people.Special clothes are worn by dancers while dancing, which makes th

13、e dancing more colorful to2/11watch.The Specialclothestumecoses are differentfrom place to place.Womenoftenwere fullskirtsof various colors with a pretty blouse. Men have colored shirts and western trousers which theywear only when square dancing. In some country areas, everyone wears his best cloth

14、es.Today in all parts of the United States you will find some school, club, or other group square-dancing for fun.5. From the passage we know that square dancing came from _. A. the clubsB. the schoolsC. the countryside D. big cities6. How many steps do the dancers usually do while square dancing?A.

15、 At the most fiveB. At least sixC. At the most nineD. at least one thousand7. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. The caller is the most beautiful person in square dancing.B. Its easy to learn to be a good caller.C. The caller plays an important in square dancingD. There are always enough g

16、ood callers8. If 1,000 people dance at the same time, how many squares can be formed? A. Over 100 squaresB. 1,000 squares.C. Only on big square. D. Less than 100 square.CLIPITORABOUT LIPITORLi pitorisa prescriptionmedicine.Alongwithdietand exercise,itlowers“bad”cholesterol( 膽固醇 ) in your blood. It c

17、an also raise“good”3 /cholesterol.11Lipitor can lower the risk of heart attack in patients with several common risk factors,including family history of early heart disease, high blood pressure, age and smoking.WHO IS LIPITOR FOR?Who can take LIPITOR:People who cannot lower their cholesterol enough w

18、ith diet and exerciseAdults and children over 10Who should NOT take LIPITOR：Women who are pregnant, may be pregnant, or may become pregnant. Lipitor may harm your unbornbaby.Women who are breast-feeding. Lipitor can pass into your breast milk and may harm your baby.People with liver (肝臟 ) problemsPO

19、SSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF LIPITORSerious side effects in a small number of people:Muscle ( 肌肉 ) problems that can lead to kidney(腎臟 ) problems, including kidney failure.Liver problems. Your doctor may do blood tests to check your liver before you start Lipitorand while you are taking it.Call your docto

20、r right away if you have:Unexplainedmuscle pain or weakness, especiallyifyou have a feveror feelvery tired.Swellingof the face, lips, tongue, and/or throat that may cause difficulty in breathing or swallowing.Stomach painSome common side effects of LIPITOR are:Muscle painUpset stomachChanges in some

21、 blood testsHOW TO TAKE LIPITORDO:Take Lipitor as prescribed by your doctor.Try to eat heart-healthy foods while you take Lipitor.Take Lipitor at any time of day, with or without food.If you miss a dose (一劑 ), take it as soon as you remember. But if it has been more than 124/11hours since your misse

22、d dose, wait. Take the next dose at your regular time. Dont:Do not change or stop your dose before talking to your doctor.Do not start new medicines before talking to your doctor.9. What is a major function of Lipitor? A. To help quit smoking.B. To lower “bad” cholesterol. C. To improve unhealthy di

23、et.D. To control cholesterol.10. If it has been over twelve hours since you missed a dose, you should _A. change the amount of your next dose B. eat more when taking your next dose C. take the next dose at your regular time D. have a dose as soon as you remember11. Which of the following is a common

24、 side effect of taking Lipitor?A. Face swelling.B. Upset stomach.C. Kidney failure.D. Muscle weakness.12. What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To give information about a kind of medicine B. To present a report on a scientific research. C. To show the importance of a good lifestyle.D. To teac

25、h patients ways for quick recovery.DIt is common for older people to forget things. Now an American study has found that memorystarts to fail when we are young adults. People younger than thirty years of age usually do not know that they are starting to forget information. But scientists from the Un

26、iversity of Michigan say the loss of memory has usually already started.Researchers say people do not observe this slow reduction in mental ability until the lossaffects their everyday activities.5/11Denise Park led the new study, directing the Centre for Aging and Cognition at the Institutefor Soci

27、al Research at the University of Michigan. Her team studied more than 350 men and womenbetween the ages of twenty and ninety years. The study identified people in their middle twentieswith memory problems.She says young adults do not know they are forgetting things because their brains have moreinfo

28、rmation than they need.But she says that people in their twenties and thirties are losing memory at the same rate aspeople in their sixties and seventies.Ms. Park says peoplebetween the ages of sixtyand seventymay note the decreasein theirmentalabilities. They begin to observe that they are having m

29、ore trouble remembering and learning newinformation.The studyfound thatolderadultsare more likelytoremember falseinformationas beingtrue.For example, theyremembered falsemedicalclaimsas beingtrue.Younger peopleremembered hearingthe information. But they were more likely to remember that it was false

30、.Ms. Park is now using modern imaging equipment to study what happens in the brains of peopleof differentages.She is studyingwhat partsof the brainolderadultsuse fordifferentactivitiescompared to younger adults. Ms. Park says mental performance is a direct result of brain activityand brainstructure.

31、She says keepingthe brainactiveisimportant.She hopes futurestudieswillidentify ways to improve the operation of our aging minds.13. The passage is meant to _. A. emphasize the importance of exercising the brainB. analyze the difference between different age groups on the loss of memory C. expose the

32、 decrease in mental ability of young adults as well as older adults D. introduce effective ways to improve memory14. According to the passage, young adults differ from older adults in that _. A. they lose their memory at a slower rateB. they rarely realize they have memory problems C. their brains c

33、an store much more information D. all of the above15. It can be inferred from what Denis Park says that _.6/11A. mental performance can be improvedB. mental ability is determined entirely by brain structureD. different parts of the brain are responsible for different mental activities第二節(jié)（共5 小題；每小題2

34、分，滿分10 分）根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。These years traveling abroad is becoming more and more popular with ordinary Chinese people.Ifyou want to enjoysuch a wonderfultravel,your travellingabroad trulyrequirestheof preparations. _16_This is a short list of some necessary things you should

35、not forgetto bring as you fly to a foreign land.Passport. First, be sure to bring your passport along with several copies of it. Accidentallylosing your passport can be a difficult experience you should always try to avoid. You may keepdigital copies of this important document for backup purposes, t

36、oo. _17_most carefulGuidebook. Staying in an unfamiliar place doesn t have to be a headache with the help of a nice guidebook. This one provides you with maps and information you can use as you move from one place to another.Extra clothes. While travelling,“l(fā)ightly” is always highly recommended; nev

37、er make themistake of bringing lesser than what you actually need. _18_This is a safety precautionthatyou can do to make sure thatyou have somethingto wear justin case your luggageis unknowinglylost.Medications. Make it a point to take good care of your health while you are away. Bring enoughmedicat

38、ions because some of them may not be available outside your country._19_ For example,you shouldget as much informationas you can aboutthecountrysuchas its local laws, culture, weather conditions, and more. This will allow you to fit in and makeany necessary adjustments. _20_Thats because they re ver

39、y attractive to thieves. Thesame rule applies to devices such as cameras, smart phones, laptop computers and others.A. Bringing cash is also must.B. And when going outdoors, try not to wear expensive jewelry.C. Also, try researching about the safety of the specific area you will visiting.D. What s m

40、ore, you may consider putting your extra clothes inside your carry-on.E. Whether youre a tourist or businessman, there are certain things you must ke 7/11ep in mind.F. That way, youll have no problems returning to your country once your trip is over.G. Besides these must-haves, you also have to obey

41、 certain precautions to avoid any problems.第二部分 英語知識運(yùn)用（共兩節(jié)。滿分35 分）第一節(jié)完形填空（共20 小題；每小題1 分，滿分20 分）閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的四個選項(xiàng)（A、 B、C、和 D）中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。I went to Beijing this National holiday, and it was an interesting experience of my life.My friends told us the taking the“hard _21_” to Beijing

42、 would be really terrible.So we didn tknow _22_ toexpect.But we were pleasantlysurprisedwhen we finallyboardedthe _23_, which was relatively modern and _24_. During the 14-hour ride we atepeanuts and talked. It was not _25_ at all.It was morningwhen we arrived.We stepped outof the railwaystation,hav

43、ing satinhard seatsand not getting much _26_. However, we had energy. First we tried to get return ticketsto Shanghai, but the ticket seller _27_ us that tickets would not be on _28_ foranother two days. We were a little worried about getting _29_, but we made up our mindsto _30_ for the hotel to pu

44、t our bags down. After _31_ our way past the“gypsy”taxidriversthat tried to _32_ us 100 yuan for the ride,we found a taxi and it_33_cost us 30 yuan to get _34_ we had planned to go. When we reached the hotel, there was a_35_ for airplane and train tickets. Somehow the man behind the counter could ge

45、t ticketsthat day, which we _36_. The most important lesson about China I ever _37_ is toget someone to do your work for you, and it seems to work out much _38_. We were not ableto get tickets, but the travel agents could.While inBeijingwe saw a lot ofplacesof _39_, most of which were very_40_.It wa

46、s fun to be with thousands of people in one place. There arent any words to describe it.21.A. chairB. bedC. seatD. bench22.A. whereB. whatC. howD. why23.A. planeB. busC. shipD. train24.A. quickB. cleanC. simpleD. long25.A. badB. goodC. easyD. happy26.A. troubleB. foodC. sleepD. help8/1127.A. askedB.

47、 informedC. advisedD. persuaded28.A. timeB. showC. dutyD. sale29.A. behindB. outC. throughD. back30.A. startB. askC. seeD. pay31.A. passingB. seeingC. lookingD. fighting32.A. offerB. chargeC. bargainD. share33.A. evenB. stillC. alsoD. only34.A. whatB. whichC. whereD. how35.A. windowB. seatC. chairD.

48、 wood36.A. wouldn tB. couldn tC. shouldn tD. needn t37.A. learnedB. taughtC. offeredD. heard38.A. harderB. earlierC. laterD. easier39.A. interestsB. interestedC. interestD. interesting40.A. interestingB. crowdedC. famousD. noisy第卷（共 40 分）第二節(jié)：語法填空（共10 小題；每小題1.5 分，滿分15 分）閱讀下面材料，在空白處填入適當(dāng)?shù)膬?nèi)容（不多于3 個單詞）或括

49、號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。41. Tell me, Bob. Who is the lady _ (seat) beside your mother in the picture?42. My father is sometimes strict _ me, especially in my study.43. Did you listen to the _ (announce) the chairman of the Students Union made at theconference yesterday?44. The farmer novelist is well known for _

50、(write) the folk stories in his home town.45. Don t make noise, dear? Elizabeth _ (absorb) in practicing listening to Chinese.46.This is_ the storygoes.That day we were drivinghome when itbegan to rainheavily.47. Even _ (bad), the car broke down midway.48. As you know, our newspaper once was accused _ getting the wrong of the stick.49. Do you think wewill successfully deal withproblem the president _(refer)to at themeeting the other day?50. West of our city _ (be) many coal mines.第三部分：寫作（共兩節(jié)，滿分25 分）9/11第一節(jié)：單句改錯（共10 小題；每小題1 分，滿分10 分）增加：