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甘肃省镇原县镇原中学2016-2017学年高二英语下学期期中检测试题（满分120）第一部分阅读理解共两节，40分第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，共30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。.AYou probably know who Marie Curie was, but you may not have heard of Rachel Carson. Of the outstanding ladies listed below, who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?Jane Addams (1860-1935)Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Addams to thank. Addams helped the poor and worked for peace. She encouraged a sense of community (社区) by creating shelters and promoting education and services for people in need. In 1931, Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.Rachel Carson (1907-1964)If it werent for Rachel Carson, the environmental movement might not exist today. Her popular 1962 book Silent Spring raised awareness of the dangers of pollution and the harmful effects of chemicals on humans and on the worlds lakes and oceans.Sandra Day OConnor (1930-present)When Sandra Day OConnor finished third in her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952, she could not find work at a law firm because she was a woman. She became an Arizona state senator (参议员) and, in 1981, the first woman to join the U.S. Supreme Court. OConnor gave the deciding vote in many important cases during her 24 years on the top court.Rosa Parks (1913-2005)On December 1. 1995, in Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks would not give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger. Her simple act landed Parks in prison. But it also set off the Montgomery bus boycott. It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civil-rights movement. “The only tired I was, was tired of giving in,” said Parks.1. What is Jane Addams noted for in history?A. Her social work. B. Her teaching skills.C. Her efforts to win a prize. D. Her community background.2. What was the reason for OConnors being rejected by the law firm?A. Her lack of proper training in law.B. Her little work experience in court.C. The discrimination against women.D. The poor financial conditions.3. Who made a great contribution to the civil-rights movement in the U.S.?A. Jane Addams. B. Rachel Carson.C. Sandra Day OConnor D. Rosa Parks.4. What can we infer about the women mentioned in the text?A. They are highly educated. B. They are truly creative.C. They are pioneers. D. They are peace-lovers. BThe meaning of silence carries among culture groups. Silence may be thoughtful, or they may be empty when a person has nothing to say. A silence in a conversation may also show stubbornness, uneasiness, or, worry. Silence may be viewed by some cultural groups as extremely uncomfortable; therefore attempts may be made to fill every gap(间隙) with conversation. Persons in other cultural groups value silence and view it as necessary for understanding a persons needs.Many Native Americans value silence and feel it is a basic part of communicating among people, just as some traditional Chinese and Thai persons do. Therefore, when a person from one of these cultures is speaking and suddenly stops, what may be implied(暗示) is that the person wants the listener to consider what has been said before continuing. In these cultures, silence is a call for reflection.Other cultures may use silence in other ways, particularly when dealing with conflicts among people or in relationships of people with different amounts of power. For example, Russian, French, and Spanish persons may use silence to show agreement between parties about the topic under discussion. However, Mexicans may use silence when instructions are given by a person in authority rather than be rude to that person by arguing with him or her. In still another use, persons in Asian cultures may view silence as a sign of respect, particularly to an elder or a person in authority, persons in Asian culture may view silence as a sign of respect, particularly to an elder or a person in authority.Nurses and other care-givers need to be aware of the possible meanings of silence when they come across the personal anxiety their patients may be experiencing. Nurses should recognize their own personal and cultural construction of silence so that a patients silence is not interrupted too early or allowed to go on unnecessarily. A nurse who understands the healing(治愈) value of silence can use this understanding to assist in the care of patients from their own and from other cultures.5. What does the author say about silence in conversations?A. It implies anger. B. It promotes friendship.C. It is culture-specific D. It is content-based6. Which of the following people might consider silence as a call for careful thought?A. The Chinese. B. The French.C. The Mexicans. D. The Russians.7. What does the author advise nurses to do about silence?A. Let it continue as the patient pleases.B. Break it while treating patients.C. Evaluate its harm to patients.D. Make use of its healing effects.8. What may be the best title for the text?A. Sound and Silence B. What it means to be silentC. Silence to Native Americans D. Speech Is Silver; Silence Is GoldCMany people think that listening is a passive business. It is just the opposite. Listening well is an active exercise of our attention and hard work. It is because they do not realize this, or because they are not willing to do the work, that most people do not listen well.Listening well also requires total concentration upon someone else. An essential part of listening well is the rule known as “bracketing”Bracketing includes the temporary giving up or setting aside of your own prejudices and desires, to experience as far as possible someone elses world from the inside, stepping_into_his_or_her_shoes. Moreover, since listening well involves bracketing, it also involves a temporary acceptance of the other person. Sensing this acceptance, the speaker will seem quite willing to open up the inner part of his or her mind to the listener. True communication is under way. The energy required for listening well is so great that it can be accomplished only by the will to extend oneself for mutual growth.Most of the time we lack this energy. Even though we may feel in our business dealings or social relationships that we are listening well, what we are usually doing is listening selectively. Often we have a prepared list in mind and wonder, as we listen, how we can achieve certain desired results to get the conversation over as quickly as possible or redirected in ways more satisfactory to us. Many of us are far more interested in talking than in listening, or we simply refuse to listen to what we dont want to hear.It wasnt until toward the end of my doctor career that I have found the knowledge that one is being truly listened to is frequently therapeutic (有疗效的). In about a quarter of the patients I saw, surprising improvement was shown during the first few months of the psychotherapy (心理疗法), before any of the roots of problems had been uncovered or explained. There are several reasons for this phenomenon, but chief among them, I believe, was the patients sense that he or she was being truly listened to, often for the first time in years, and for some, perhaps for the first time ever.9The phrase “stepping into his or her shoes” in Paragraph 2 probably means _Apreparing a topic list firstBfocusing on ones own mindCdirecting the talk to the desired resultsDexperiencing the speakers inside world10 What is mainly discussed in Paragraph 2?AHow to listen well. BWhat to listen to.CBenefits of listening. DProblems in listening.11According to the author, the patients improved mainly because _Athey were taken good care ofBthey knew they were truly listened toCthey had partners to talk toDthey knew the roots of problems12What type of writing is the article likely to be?AScience fiction. BA news report.CA medical report. DPopular science.DJimmy always feared applying for a new job. One day, he gathered all his courage and finally decided to attend an interview. Dressed up in a neat white shirt and slacks (宽松的长裤), he went on his way.While waiting for a bus, he saw an elderly man kicking the tire of his car frantically with anger on his face. Obviously there was something wrong with the car. Jimmy offered to help the old man. While he was working on the car, Jimmy told the old man that he was supposed to go to an interview as a mechanic in one company but would probably miss it because he would not be able to make it on time.When Jimmy finished working on the old mans car, the old man wanted to pay him for the service. Jimmy said there was no need to pay him because helping someone in need was his pleasure.“Well, I could offer to take you to the office for your interview. Its the least I could do，”said the old man. So Jimmy agreed.At the waiting room of the company Jimmy had applied to, there was a long line of applicants waiting to be interviewed, and he was told that the interviewer was also late. Jimmy made a sigh of relief. One by one, the applicants left the interviewers office with gloomy (沮丧的) looks on their faces. Jimmys heart sank, because he still had some grease (润滑油) left on him after the car repair. He knew he would fail like other applicants. Then his name was called. To Jimmys surprise, the interviewer was the old man he helped earlier in the morning. He turned out to be the general manager of the company.“Sorry, I had to keep you waiting, but I was pretty sure that I made the right decision of having you as part of our workforce before you even stepped into this office. I just know youd be a trustworthy worker. Congratulations！”said the old man.13What does the underlined word “frantically” mean?AExcitedly.BSlowly. C. Wildly. DUnwillingly. 14Jimmy decided to help the old man because _Ahe was always ready to help othersBhe was good at repairing different carsChe didnt pay attention to the coming interviewDhe had thought that he could finish the work in a few minutes15What does the passage intend to tell us?AChances only favor prepared minds.BHappiness lies in giving help to others.COne can hardly succeed without good luck.DGood people will eventually get good reward.第二节根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。How to Love Your ParentsEven if you think that your parents are meanspirited at times, loving your parents is a normal and fulfilling part of life. You love them for the fact that they created you, raised you, and are in part a source of who you are. Here are some ways to love your parents.16._ A gentle “good morning” and “I love you” will warm a coldest heart. Remember that they brought you into this world. Without your parents, you might still wander at an unknown corner in an unknown world.Respect them more and cherish these moments. You can use these moments to learn from them for when youre off on your own. Its OK to get angry but angry actions dont help you or your parents. Act calmly, cool off, journal about your feelings, or talk to a friend. 17._ Obey their requests. It will make your attitude better and earn you more respect from them. It may seem like you are going through hell when you dont get what you want or you have to clean. However, you had better remember they keep a roof over your head when its cold, raining, snowing, or too hot. Understand that parents are human beings and make mistakes. 18._ Since you can forgive your friends, why not forgive your parents?Keep company with them. Do things with your parents like watching TV, or go somewhere with them. 19._ Listen to their old stories and learn from them. You will find they are your teachers in this way or another.Some people simply may not be able to love their parents. 20._ Seek help if you are being abused in any way. Parents do not have a right to harm you.A. Forgiveness is the key.B. Tell them you love them every morning.C. Parents will in turn express their love to you.D. After this, share your feelings with your parents.E. Anyway, spend as much time with them as you can.F. Please remember parents are as important as friends.G. There can be realistic reasons for this, family violence for example.第二部分 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分45）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题15分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）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。 My kids and I were heading into the supermarket over the weekend. On the way ,we spotted a man holding a piece of paper that said, “ _21_ my job. Family to Feed.” At this store, a _22_ like this is not normal. My 10-year-old noticed him and make a _23_ on how bad it must be to have to stand _24_ in the cold wind. In the store, I asked each of my kids to _25_ something they thought our “friend” there would _26_. They got apples, a sandwich and a bottle of juice. Then my 17-year-old suggested giving him a _27_. I thought about it. We were _28_ on cash ourselves, but well, sometimes _29_ from our need instead of our abundance is _30_ what we need to do! All the kids _31_ something they could do away with for the week. When we handed him the bag of _32_, he lit up and thanked us with _33_ eyes. When I handed him the gift card, saying he could use it for _34_his family might need, he burst into tears. This has been a wonderful _35_ for our family. For days the kids have been looking for others we can _36_! Things would have played out so _37_ if I had simply said, “No, we really dont have _38_ to give more.” Stepping out not only helped a brother in _39_, it also gave my kids the _40_ taste of helping others. Itll go a long way with them. 21. A. Lost B. Changed C. Quit D. Finished 22. A condition B. place C. sight D. show 23. A. suggestion B. comment C. decision D. call 24. A. outside B. proudly C. by D. angrily 25. A. draw B. say C. arrange D. pick 26. A. order B. supply C. appreciate D. discover 27. A. dollar B. job C. hot meal D. gift card 28. A. easy B. low C. soft D. loose 29. A. giving B. saving C. spending D. begging 30. A. yet B. even C. still D. just 31. A. declared B. shared C. ignored D. expected 32. A . toys B. medicine C. food D. clothes 33. A. sleepy B. watery C. curious D. sharp34. A. whoever B. whatever C. whichever D. whenever35. A. experience B. example C. message D. adventure36. A. rely on B. respect C. learn from D. help37. A. suddenly B. vividly C. differently D. perfectly38. A. time B. power C. patience D. money39. A. fear B. love C. need D. memory40. A. strong B. sweet C. strange D. simple第二节 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式(共15分)。What is the most popular communication tool today? 41 . your answer is QQ or MSN, I must say youre a bit old fashioned. Today, a new form of communication “Wechat”，which 42 .(own) a Chinese name Weixin, is becoming the most influential text and voicing tool all over the world.What advantages do Wechat have? First, Wechat is 43 . relative cheap way of communication; that is to say, it uses network traffic instead of telephone fare. Next, we can know 44 .is going on at any time. And we can have 45 .(easy) access to information available than other messaging tools.What roles does it play 46 . our daily life? According to the latest report, the registered users on Wechat platform has topped 200 million and expanded its business to overseas market. Can you imagine that a mobile phone app is so 47 .(appeal) that it reaches 200 million users within 8 months? Wechat itself has become the most popular mobile chat application in the world. A large 48 . of people have become “Wechataholic”, which means they keep staring at the mobile phone all the time and cant live without 49 .However, while enjoying its great convenience, people should not ignore the danger of 50 .(cheat), for information on Wechat is publicly known.第三部分 写作（共两节，35分）第一节：短文改错（共10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号()，并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线()画掉。修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2只允许修改