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1、.XXXX 省省 XXXX 市高台县第一中学市高台县第一中学 2017-20182017-2018 学年高二英语下学期期中试题学年高二英语下学期期中试题考试时间：90 分钟试卷满分：120 分考试范围：人教版选修 7 全册第一部分阅读理解共两节,满分 40 分第一节 共 15 小题；每小题 2 分,满分 30 分阅读下列短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中,选出最佳选项。ANowadays,many kids arent interested in the summer camp that involves paddling acanoe and singing cam pfir
2、e songs.But that doesnt mean summer camp is out altogether.Fortunately,there are summer camps that will suit almost any teens tastes.Besides,many of them provide opportunities to prepare them for their futureaspiration.Hollywood Stunt CampA teen who loves adventure and movies may enjoy it.Teens lear
3、n a variety ofstunts,including how to perform in a fight scene and jump off tall buildings.They alsogain the understanding of how Hollywood stars perform a variety of tricks without gettinginjured.Each camper gets to perform stunts for an original film and participate in aweekly show during one or t
4、wo-week camp.Kids N Comedy CampKids between the ages of 10 and 18 can spend two weeks at Gotham Comedy Club inNew York city learning about comic acting and stand-up comedy.At the end of the twoweeks of day camp,the kids will perform a live show.If youve got someone eager to bea comedian,this camp ha
5、s a lot to offer.Rock Star CampIf your kids want to be musicians,rock star camp may be a fun opportunity tolearn and play.Located in Running Springs,California,it provides instruction forartists to help them improve their skills and their performances.All campers return homewith a CD of their own mu
6、sic.Camp BizSmartIt teaches kids the skills necessary to operate a business.Kids learn abouteverything from public speaking to negotiation.They work together on real-lifeprojects and business cases for 10 days.Each camp session takes place in California.1.The underlined word aspiration in Paragraph
7、1 can be replaced by _.A.enjoymentC.characterB.ambitionD.imagination2.What is special about Camp BizSmart according to the passage?A.It is aimed at improving kids business skills.B.Participants will run a business after the camping.C.It is aimed at kids aged 11 to 15.D.Participants can learn perform
8、ance skills there.B.Teachers.BC.Teens.3.Who is this passage intended for?A.Adults.D.Parents.Reuel Tolkien,the British linguist,writer.He created a fantasynovel The Lord of the Rings,the well-known trilogy.Tolkien was born in Bloemfontein,South Africa.When he was 4 years old,hisfatherdiedandhisfamily
9、movedbacktoEngland.TolkiengraduatedfromOxfordUniversity when he was 23 years old,and participated in the First World War.During thewar,Tolkien suffered from trench fever and stayed in the hospital until the end ofWorld War I.It was the days in the hospital that he began his writing career first.Afte
10、r the war,Tolkien became a linguist.He was an edition of the New EnglishDictionary of 1918 1920.However,he was more researching to Anglo-Saxon languagewhich makes his extensive contacts in Britain and the Nordic spread all over the folkloreand mythology.In 1937,Tolkien completed his first work The H
11、obbit.Although this was a fairytale,it was also suitable for adults to read.Because of good sales,publishers convinced Tolkien to write its sequel.This encouraged Tolkien to complete hismost famous works the epic trilogy The Lord of the Rings.The works of writingwent on for almost a year with the su
12、pport from his good friend Lewis.At the beginning The Lord of the Rings was similar works for children,but afterthat writing style quickly became serious and dark.The Lord of the Rings was one ofthemostpopularliteraryworksinthe20thcenturyintermsofsalesandreadersevaluation.Tolkiens influence is impor
13、tant,for the success of The Lord ofthe Rings makes the fantasy novels of this literature genre developed rapidly.4.When did Tolkien take part in the World War I?A.1896D.1937B.1915C.19165.What can we learn from the passage?A.Tolkiens father died of trench fever.B.Tolkien wrote the New English Diction
14、ary himself.C.The Lord of the Rings was finished about half a year.D.Tolkien began his writing career in the hospital.6.What is Tolkiens The Lord of the Rings considered to be?A.The first works of TolkienB.Always serious and darkC.Beneficial to the development of the fantasy novelsD.The most popular
15、 literary works in the 20th century7.The word evaluation in the last paragraph is closest to the meaning of _.A.opinionB.valueC.interestD.hobbyCMore and more people come to realize that negative self-talk and negative energycan affect you in many ways and cause you additional stress.Because of this,
16、developingmore positive self-talk is an important way to reduce stress in your life.You can helpyourself maintain a positive frame of mind,which will help with positive self-talk bysurrounding yourself with positive energy in your life.You can get that by adding someelements to your life.Listening t
17、o music that not only has a pleasant melody,but an uplifting message,can be great for developing positive self-talk.Have you ever had a song stuck in yourhead for a few hours or days,the lyrics repeating themselves in your mind?If thoselyrics were positive and inspirational,that would be a good thin
18、g.Its a much bettermentalsoundtrack to havethanarunning streamofcomplaints,criticisms ofself-limiting thoughts,or even songs that had more depressing or sad lyrics.Booksonstrength,personalpower,enlightenment,orself-helpcanbegoodresources to help you change your outlook and the things you say to your
19、self.Rather thanbringing habitual self-defeating thoughts,you can find yourself thinking of new can-doconcepts when times get tough.One of the most important ways you can get and keep positive energy in your lifeis with the company you keep.Do your friends uplift you,or bring you down?Are theycritic
20、al,or approving?Ideal friendships provide support when youre down,fun whenyoure up,wisdom when youre lost.Good friends can inspire you to reach greaterheights,and see your strengths even when you dont always.Pay attention to how yourfriends make you feel,and if theyre less than supportive,start putt
21、ing your energyand time toward people who are better suited to be your friends.In addition,positive affirmations can certainly change your self-talk fromnegative to positive.Now,why not begin working positive affirmations into your life insome creative ways?8.How many ways does the author suggest to
22、 maintain a positive frame of mind?.A.Three.B.Four.C.Five.D.Six.9.If you have something stuck in your head,youll probably.A.be developing positive self-talkB.regard the lyrics of a song as positiveC.keep thinking of this thing all the timeD.keep singing the same song for a long time10.According to t
23、he passage,your best company should be those who.A.uplift you or bring you downB.aresupportivewhenyouarestrongC.provide fun when youre depressedD.encourageyoutodothingsbetter11.What will probably be talked about in the following paragraph?A.Some great ways of making great friends.B.How negative self
24、-talk influences a person.C.Some creative ways of practicing affirmation.D.How positive self-talk reduces stress in ones life.DChildren of all ages gathered in New York City recently for the International ToyFair.Hidden among already populartoyswere new,high-tech educational products.Educational pro
25、ducts are important to the toy industry.In recent years,parentshave shown an interest in STEM-related toys ones that help teach Science,Technology,EngineeringandMathematics.Butnow,toymakersareworkingtocreateproductsforimproving a childs emotional intelligence.These toys reportedly not only help rais
26、eintelligence in children,but also their emotionalquotient,or EQ.Companies showed offtheir products last week at New Yorks Jacob Javitz Convention Center.PleIQisasetofplastictoyblocks.Itusesaugmentedrealitytechnology toteach words,numbers and other things.Edison Durn directs thecompany that makes Pl
27、eIQ.She showed people at the toy fair how virtual images appear ontheblockswhentheyareheldinfrontofatabletcamera.Intelligenceincludesintrapersonal skills-processing information within ones mind-and interpersonalskills,or dealing with other people.Durn said PleIQ builds on both by having childrenact
28、as teacher or guide to acompanioncharacter.On the other side of the convention center,Karen Hu demonstrated an educationalrobot calledWoobo.Hu asked the hairy green robot:Hi,whats your name?With achildlike voice,the toy answered,Are you trying to trick me?My name is Woobo.The.robotcomesprogrammedwit
29、heducationalgamesandactivities.Childrenuseitstouchscreen face to get them started.Toys that work as companions also aid in socialdevelopment.Hu described how the robot can help a child who hasautism.He can communicate with Woobo and he can follow some of the instruction Woobo isgiving because he thi
30、nks of this as a companion instead of a parent or someone elsetelling him to certain things.A more low-tech companion is a toy animal calledManimo.The manufacturer saysthis toy can help reducehyperactivityin children and improve their ability to payattention to a subject.Whether its a snake,dolphin
31、or other animal,Manimos can beplaced across a childs arm,chest or neck.Karine Gagner,president of Manimo,explainedthat adding deep pressure to ones body can help calm a child before bedtime.It remains to be seen whether a game or toy can improve emotional intelligence.But toymakers are doing what th
32、ey can to help parents in their efforts to raise well-rounded children.12.According to the passage,why do toymakers focus on the creation of educationalproducts?A.Because they try to meet parents increasing needs.B.Because the toys are advanced in high technology.C.Because traditional toys dont appe
33、al to children any more.D.Because the toys are helpful to those kids with special needs.13.To which situation can intrapersonal skills be applied?A.Little Mike is trying his best to work out 2+3=?.B.Kate is unwilling to make friends with those in her kindergarten.C.A robot can process information fa
34、ster than man.D.Jerry with autism loves to be left alone.14.What can be inferred from the passage?A.High-tech toys can make a big difference to both EQ and IQ.B.A hyperactive child may have difficulty staying focused.C.Woobo can start automatically and offer kids educational games and activities.D.T
35、oys served as companions can be helpful in economic development.C.Negative.15.Whats the authors attitude towards the toymakers?A.Skeptical.B.Neutral.D.Positive.第二节 共 5 小题；每小题 2 分,满分 10 分根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Fun doesnt have to be expensive.Everyone likes to have fun,but not everyo
36、ne has much money to spend.Here aresome free or cheap ways to enjoy yourself.Get outsideGoing outside in good weather can be a lot of fun,especially if you go with afriend.16If you live in a city,you can go window-shopping.Or you can explore an old partof town and admire the buildings.Try a hobbyWhi
37、le youre out,take pictures of things you find.Planning and taking picturescan make you aware of the beauty all around you.Photographic equipment can be expensive,but it doesnt have to be.You probably already own a camera or a cell phone that cantake pictures.Other creative hobbies can also be done w
38、ith basic materials.17Find an eventLibraries often hold free public events.18And while youre there,borrow abook or movie for free.Museums and universities also hold free events.If you cant find a free event,you can volunteer at an event that requirestickets.People who organize concerts and plays nee
39、d help.19Sometimes they rewardvolunteers with free tickets.Meet a friendRelationships are often the best things in life.20Invite a friend for a walk,an event or a time working on your hobby.Hosting doesnt have to be difficult.If yourfriend comes in the afternoon,you dont have to serve a meal.You can
40、 sit and talk,play board games or card games or watch a movie.A.A friend in need is a friend indeedB.Stop by one to find out whats going on.C.Hike or bicycle on a nearby path or in a parkD.Whatever you do,find someone to share it with.E.Its a good idea to stay at home to watch a movieF.You could set
41、 up or take down chairs or greet visitors.G.Drawing and writing require nothing more than a pencil and paper.第二部分语言知识运用共两节,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 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。I was confused while I was eating lunch in a restaurant the other day.I wassitting there l
42、ooking at what Id21and wondered if anyone else could see the22in my mind.Im about to23a lot of fat and wash it down with a diet soda.What can I say?Im trying to lose some weight.24.I do things like thatall the time,which is probably why the pounds are25so slowly.I spent half an houron the treadmill
43、and I26myself with potato chips.I27that I will nolonger eat them again,so I just eat a lot at this time.I make it all the way throughthe entire day doing everything absolutely right,and then at bedtime,just one chipwont28it turns into where did that entire bag of potato chips go?Of course,I29do well
44、 with my weight loss program,Once I put together twofullweeksofeatingproperlyandexercising30.Iwasstartingtofeela31.I could bend over to tie my shoes more easily.But just as it was about tobecome a32.I entered a period of long,late nights filled with33deadlines.Isat in front of my computer,eating sna
45、cks and drinking sodas to help me stay34.Within a few days,the habit of a sensible eating and exercising was a35.Unfortunate but36.I was too tired to get on the treadmill.37,I hadwork to do,for which I needed all the energy I could38.So I started skippingexercise sessions.And39I started doing so,it
46、became easier to skip them.There are always reasons not to do the things that we really should do.Everyreason is just another40.21.A.cookedintroduced22.A.battleD.practiceB.containC.loseB.competitionC.performanceB.orderedC.designedD.23.A.bumD.consumeB.HappilyC.UnfortunatelyD.24.A.SurprisinglyHopefull
47、y25.A.coming offturning away26.A.equipreward27.A.agreedecide28.A.hurtD.solveB.passing awayC.taking offD.B.connectC.presentD.B.pretendC.imagineD.B.countC.change29.A.alwaysnever30.A.hardlyB.sometimesC.seldomD.B.instantly.C.regularlyD.slightly31.A.urge32.A.planD.hobbyB.commonC.inspiringB.attractionB.ha
48、bitC.differenceC.gameD.pain33.A.originalD.tight34.A.awakeD.strongB.calmC.healthy35.A.goalD.trendB.memoryC.reality36.A.unbelievableenjoyable37.A.ThereforeOtherwise38.A.lackD.throwB.changeableC.understandableD.B.HoweverC.BesidesD.B.saveC.show39.A.onceD.thoughB.beforeC.unless40.A.choiceD.excuseB.faultC
49、.cause第二节 共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分,满分 15 分阅读下面材料,在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。The day that you enjoy all41satisfaction of having all the housework done byarobotmightstillbeafewdecadesoff.Butincreasinglyengineersaresayingthat42 are going to make the leap from the factory floor to your family room.Bill Gates o
50、nce predicted the Dawn of the Age of Robots.Whats behind this newera?Its43 a matter of technology.Devices that can recognize and respondto a human voice have been developed.There are now a few different ways for robots44 around.They can walk crawl or ride on wheels.They are being made smaller andsma