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1、新疆生产建设兵团五校2017-2018学年高二英语下学期期末联考试题卷面分值：120分 考试时间120分钟注意事项：1.本试卷为问答分离式试卷，共9页，其中问卷8页，答卷1页。答案务必写或涂在指定位置上。答题前，请考生务必将自己的学校、姓名、准考证号等信息填写在机读卡上及答卷的密封区内。2. 选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题必须使用0.5毫米黑色字迹的签字笔书写，字体工整、笔迹清楚。如需改动，请用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，保持卡面清洁，不要折叠、不要弄破、弄皱，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。第I卷（选择题 共70分）第一部分 听力（略）第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节
2、(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑A If you have a long holiday to spend, where can you go? Here are four wonderful hotels and campsites inEurope.Ekies All Senses Resort,Chalkidiki,GreeceThis could be the perfect retreat for stressed parents who need spoiling. For a sta
3、rt, its in lovelyGreece, but theres no need to take a ferry, as its on the mainland. With a juice bar beside the (heated) pool, open-air spa, calm beach, restaurants or meals on demand, and secret bays to explore by boat, it makes for a super-relaxed break. Doubles from 88, junior suite (sleeps 4) f
4、rom 138 anight, family suite (sleeps6) from272 B&B, open late April-October, i-Casa Vicentina,Algarve,PortugalFor a back-to-nature feel, family-run Casa Vicentina in theAlgarveis perfect. Built with ecological materials, its in a protected park area on a natural lake. Breakfast is a plentiful buffet
5、-and bikes are supplied free of charge so you can go to the beach or cafes and restaurants. Accommodation is in brightly decorated rooms or larger suites complete with small kitchens.Rooms from 75 B&B, Fairy Chimney Inn,Cappadocia,TurkeyOlder kids will love the fairytale landscape ofCappadociaand th
6、e excitement of staying in a cave hotel. The Fairy Chimney Inn used to be part of a cave monastery(修道院). Its rooms are beautiful and homely, with traditional decorations and the occasional reminder of the modern world. All rooms have courtyards overlooking theextraordinary landscape.Rooms from 55 B&
7、B, plus 11 per child, fairychimney. ComCasaSan Gabriel,Umbria,ItalyCasa San Gabriel is a small hilltop farm where three self-catering cottages share a swimming pool, playground and barbecue. Theres added excitement for young guests in the family of alpacas(羊驼)kept on site. There are several water, w
8、ildlife and activity parks nearby, and slightly further afield a Pinocchio theme park.A week at II Fienile cottage (sleeps 4-6) costs from 650, B&B (low season only) from 95, casasangabriel. com21. In the Ekies All Senses Resort, you can enjoy_.A. a ferry journeyB. an open-air spaC. living in tree h
9、ouses D. dancing in the playground22. Which of the following will you choose if you want to enjoy a breakfast buffet?A. The Ekies All Senses Resort.B. Casa VicentinaC. The Fairy Chimney InnD. CasaSan Gabriel23. If you want to see some wildlife on holiday, which website should you click?A. i- B. C.
10、D. B An 81-year-old student, Xue Minxiu, received an undergraduate diploma from Tianjin University, a moment she had been working toward for years. I think the meaning of life is to continually challenge myself and improve myself, so I want to thank Tianjin University for giving me this precious op
11、portunity to make the dreams that werent completed at an early age become a reality, said Xue, speaking as a student representative at the ceremony. For me, the most important thing in life is to live my own way. That is, not to submitted to pressure from peers. With limited time, please remain true
12、 to our original aspirations. The most important thing is to have the courage to go on, said Xue at the ceremony. She said that despite all the hardship she experienced when studying, she gained wisdom from setbacks and became tougher, adding that one can really know oneself only after facing advers
13、ity. She gave full credit to modern distance education, which provided the means for her to earn the diploma, and she gave special thanks to the teachers at Tianjin University whosupported her with warmth, hope and courage and helped her realize her dream. Xue Minxiu enrolled in the E-commerce under
14、graduate course in modern distance education at Tianjin University in March 2014 when she was 77 years old. As the oldest student in her class, she was also one of the most hardworking. Getting up at 5 a.m. every day, the first thing she did was to turn on the computer and study for a while. The tel
15、evision in her house has not been switched on for four years, she said, because she thinks she should use the time spent watching TV to study instead. She tried six times before passing the last online examination and finally received her diploma. Studying makes me happy and it is always rewarding,
16、Xue said. The 81-year-old knows five languages - Chinese, English, French,Russian and Latin - and is good at Excel and Photoshop. In her spare time, Xue likes to take photographs, skate and swim.24. Which of the following can best describe Xue Minxiu?A. Courageous and patient. B. Stubborn but devote
17、d.C. Talented and productive. D. Determined and aggressive.25. What does the underlined word “adversity” in the 4th paragraph probably mean？A. discrimination (歧视) B. controversy C. misfortune D. misunderstanding26. What does the text intend to tell us?A. It is never too old to learn.B. Fire proved g
18、old, while adversity proves men.C. Every man is the architect of his own destiny(命运).D. A wise person makes tools of what comes to hand.27. Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A. Extraordinary Old Woman Pursuing her Dream B. 81-year-old Student Graduates from Tianjin Universit
19、y C. Oldest Womans Learning Experience in Tianjin University D. Oldest and Most Diligent Student in Tianjin UniversityCThere are many celebrations around the world. In the USA, many high schools and some colleges and universities have a special celebration once a year called Homecoming. Former stude
20、nts and teachers come back to the school to enjoy the memories of their time there and the many Homecoming activitiesHomecoming might last for only one day or for several days, even one week High schools usually choose one boy and one girl from the senior class to be the “Homecoming King”and“Homecom
21、ing Queen”The students usually choose a boy and a girl who have done greatest contributions to the school Most schools have a Homecoming parade(游行)The school band will often lead the way, followed by many different cars and trucks Most schools also have a football game for Homecomingand, of course,t
22、ailgate parties. A tailgate party is a group of people drinking and eating around the back, or tailgate, of someones pick-up truck There are many other activities that might be a part of the Homecoming celebration. There might be a school-wide picnic one day; another day, there may be plays, concert
23、s, competitions or games, all depending on a schools traditionsHomecoming celebrations nearly always end with a dance and/or a great dinnerThe school is decorated beautifully, and a band is paid to come and playStudents dress up：guys in suits and girls in beautiful dresses28.Homecoming in the USA _A
24、. is held only in high schools B.is held to celebrate the birth of schoolsC. might last from one day to one week D. might be prepared for students only 29.“King and Queen of Homecoming”are chosen according to _A. what theyve done to the school B. their healthy bodiesC. their excellent grades in stud
25、y D. their beautiful appearance30.All the activities might be found at the Homecoming except _A. a parade B. a football game C. a picnic D. an exam31.The “tailgate party” means a party _. A. with expensive things B. held outdoors with eating and drinking C. having stars celebrate together D. held at
26、 the end of the celebrations D SENDING TEENAGERS TO STUDY ABROAD: GOOD OR BAD? Over the past few years, more and more Chinese parents have been sending their children abroad, believing the experience of studying abroad will pave the way for their childrens future success. Even now, this rush continu
27、es and has become very widespread. This phenomenon has drawn public attention, with people standing on both sides. From my point of view, sending teenagers abroad without proper preparation may do more harm than good to their development.First of all, these teenagers may have difficulty adapting to
28、the new environment which might be totally different from the homeland they have been used to living in. Therefore, they will probably experience the so-called culture shock. They may dislike the food, be unable to follow the teachers teaching method, or have problems dealing with people around them
29、. As a result, they may find nothing goes well at the beginning and feel lonely and frustrated. If these teenagers are not well prepared psychologically, their character will probably be severely affected. Moreover, for these youngsters, the language can be a great barrier, which may cause difficult
30、y in both their daily life and their studies. As most of them have just graduated from middle schools when going abroad, their command of the foreign language is usually inadequate for living and studying in a foreign country. Consequently, they may find it hard to follow the teachers instructions a
31、nd feel at a loss as to how to use the library and how to rent an apartment. The pressure of study and stress of life may make them feel anxious and upset, which may in turn greatly affect their academic development.In conclusion, teenagers studying abroad will probably have an extremely difficult t
32、ime and their perspective of academic success will be far from their parents expectation. Sending teenagers abroad may be an unwise decision. Parents should be careful when making such a choice.32. Why does the rush of studying abroad exist? A. The children want to study abroad. B. The globalization
33、 makes more people go abroad. C. The advancement abroad appeals to many people. D. The parents think it useful for the success of their childrens future.33. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? A. The pressure of study and life may contribute to the childrens academic
34、development. B. If not well prepared physically, the childrens character will be severely affected. C. The experience of studying abroad will guarantee the childrens future success. D. The language barrier affects both the childrens life and study.34. According to the passage, what attitude towards
35、studying abroad should parents hold? A. Opposed. B. Optimistic. C. Cautious. D. Unconcerned.35. What does the passage mostly focus on? A. The disadvantages of studying abroad. B. The proper attitude of studying abroad. C. The advantages of studying abroad. D. The influence of studying abroad.第二节（共5小
36、题；每小题2分，满分10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Have you considered how you can plan a weekend getaway on a budget?It is the growing trend for hardworking Americans to take several weekend trips over the course of a year instead of one large week-long vacation. There are a variety of things
37、to see to and do without spending a long time or a lot of money doing it. So how can you a fun and unforgettable weekend getaway with a budget?_ 36_ Leaving on Thursdays will allow much cheaper prices on plane tickets, hotel rooms, rental cars and vacation packages.Avoid traveling on holiday weekend
38、s. Prices are raised and things are booked early and sold out on weekends during the holidays such as Memorial Day, National Day, Thanksgiving and Labor Day. _37 _Consider traveling last minute. Although it may be hard to plan, especially if children are involved, many places such as hotels and airl
39、ines offer great discounted rates for last minute bookings. _38 Find cheap things to do. Some of these may include national or state parks, amusement parks, state fairs and camping. Save even more money by finding something nearby within driving distance, instead of flying.Have a relaxing weekend by
40、 getting much rest. Dont cram(塞满) a lot of things to do into a weekend trip. Not only will this save money, but it will offer a refreshing pick-up and not find the traveler more tired after the trip than before. _39_Travel to places during downtimes. Destinations such as the Caribbean and ski resort
41、s offer many fun activities during the summer which is not peak traveling time._40_A. Be well prepared beforehand.B. So dont plan a holiday weekend.C. Traveling abroad will increase your travel cost.D. Traveling last minute can save you some money.E. Prices will be much lower during these times.F. S
42、tart the weekend on Thursday instead of Friday to save money.G. Spend the weekend in the woods reading a novel or basking in the sun.第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5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。On a freezing cold winter morning with sharp wind,a bus
43、driver Bernie was making his 41 morning rounds when he spotted a young boy 42 at the bus stop ahead. As he opened the 43, he could see tears rolling down the young boys 44 and his bare hands and ears burned red from the 45 cold. So Bernie, a U.S. Army retired soldier, did what any 46 adult would do:
44、 he took his 47 off, gave them to the child, and said, “Itll all be OK.” After 48 the students off at school, he 49 straight to the dollar store. There he bought 10 stocking hats and 10 sets of gloves and returned to the 50, determined to find that little boy. A school official 51 Bernie to the libr
45、ary, where the boy was studying with his class. Bernie 52 the boy a new pair of gloves and a hat. But the little boy was just the 53. He promised the little boy wouldnt be the only student 54 that hed help this winter. He told all the students in the library that if they were on his 55 and didnt hav
46、e hats or gloves, hed take care of them. One little girl 56 said she didnt have a hat. 57 Bernie handed her a cozy hat, he smiled and said, “I11 take care of you, sweetie!” When the school 58 the bus drivers touching story on its Facebook page, someone called him a “ 59 ”,but Bernie said, “Im a grandfather. No one wants a kid to 60 like that.”41.A. frequent B. usual C. common D. similar 42.A. running B.1ooking C. shaking D. playing43.A. door B. engine