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1、.XX 省 XX 市高台县第一中学 2017-2018 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。A Nowadays,many kids arent interested in the summer camp that involves paddling a canoe and singing campfire songs.But that doesnt mea
2、n 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 future aspiration.Hollywood Stunt Camp A teen who loves adventure and movies may enjoy it.Teens learn a variety of stunts,inc
3、luding how to perform in a fight scene and jump off tall buildings.They also gain the understanding of how Hollywood stars perform a variety of tricks without getting injured.Each camper gets to perform stunts for an original film and participate in a weekly show during one or two-week camp.Kids N C
4、omedy Camp Kids between the ages of 10 and 18 can spend two weeks at Gotham Comedy Club in New York city learning about comic acting and stand-up comedy.At the end of the two weeks of day camp,the kids will perform a live show.If youve got someone eager to be a comedian,this camp has a lot to offer.
5、Rock Star Camp If your kids want to be musicians,rock star camp may be a fun opportunity to learn and play.Located in Running Springs,California,it provides instruction for artists to help them improve their skills and their performances.All campers return home with a CD of their own music.Camp BizS
6、mart It teaches kids the skills necessary to operate a business.Kids learn about everything from public speaking to negotiation.They work together on real-life projects and business cases for 10 days.Each camp session takes place in California.1.The underlined word aspiration in Paragraph 1 can be r
7、eplaced by _.A.enjoyment B.ambition C.character D.imagination 2.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 performance s
8、kills there.3.Who is this passage intended for?A.Adults.B.Teachers.C.Teens.D.Parents.B Reuel Tolkien,the British linguist,writer.He created a fantasy novel The Lord of the Rings,the well-known trilogy.Tolkien was born in Bloemfontein,South Africa.When he was 4 years old,his father died and his famil
9、y moved back to England.Tolkien graduated from Oxford University when he was 23 years old,and participated in the First World War.During the war,Tolkien suffered from trench fever and stayed in the hospital until the end of World War I.It was the days in the hospital that he began his writing career
10、 first.After the war,Tolkien became a linguist.He was an edition of the New English Dictionary of 1918 1920.However,he was more researching to Anglo-Saxon language which makes his extensive contacts in Britain and the Nordic spread all over the folklore and mythology.In 1937,Tolkien completed his fi
11、rst work The Hobbit.Although this was a fairy tale,it was also suitable for adults to read.Because of good sales,publishers convinced Tolkien to write its sequel.This encouraged Tolkien to complete his most famous works the epic trilogy The Lord of the Rings.The works of writing went on for almost a
12、 year with the support from his good friend Lewis.At the beginning The Lord of the Rings was similar works for children,but after that writing style quickly became serious and dark.The Lord of the Rings was one of the most popular literary works in the 20th century in terms of sales and readers eval
13、uation.Tolkiens influence is important,for the success of The Lord of the Rings makes the fantasy novels of this literature genre developed rapidly.4.When did Tolkien take part in the World War I?A.1896 B.1915 C.1916 D.1937 5.What can we learn from the passage?A.Tolkiens father died of trench fever.
14、B.Tolkien wrote the New English Dictionary 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 Tolkien B.Always serious and dark C.Beneficial to the developmen
15、t of the fantasy novels D.The most popular literary works in the 20th century 7.The word evaluation in the last paragraph is closest to the meaning of _.A.opinion B.value C.interest D.hobby C More and more people come to realize that negative self-talk and negative energy can affect you in many ways
16、 and cause you additional stress.Because of this,developing more positive self-talk is an important way to reduce stress in your life.You can help yourself maintain a positive frame of mind,which will help with positive self-talk by surrounding yourself with positive energy in your life.You can get
17、that by adding some elements to your life.Listening to 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 your head for a few hours or days,the lyrics repeating themselves in your mind?If those lyrics we
18、re positive and inspirational,that would be a good thing.Its a much better mental soundtrack to have than a running stream of complaints,criticisms of self-limiting thoughts,or even songs that had more depressing or sad lyrics.Books on strength,personal power,enlightenment,or self-help can be good r
19、esources to help you change your outlook and the things you say to yourself.Rather than bringing habitual self-defeating thoughts,you can find yourself thinking of new can-do concepts when times get tough.One of the most important ways you can get and keep positive energy in your life is with the co
20、mpany you keep.Do your friends uplift you,or bring you down?Are they critical,or approving?Ideal friendships provide support when youre down,fun when youre up,wisdom when youre lost.Good friends can inspire you to reach greater heights,and see your strengths even when you dont always.Pay attention t
21、o how your friends make you feel,and if theyre less than supportive,start putting your energy and time toward people who are better suited to be your friends.In addition,positive affirmations can certainly change your self-talk from negative to positive.Now,why not begin working positive affirmation
22、s into your life in some creative ways?8.How many ways does the author suggest to 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-talk B.regard the lyrics of a song as positive C.keep thinking of
23、this thing all the time D.keep singing the same song for a long time 10.According to the passage,your best company should be those who .A.uplift you or bring you down B.are supportive when you are strong C.provide fun when youre depressed D.encourage you to do things better 11.What will probably be
24、talked about in the following paragraph?A.Some great ways of making great friends.B.How negative self-talk influences a person.C.Some creative ways of practicing affirmation.D.How positive self-talk reduces stress in ones life.D Children of all ages gathered in New York City recently for the Interna
25、tional Toy Fair.Hidden among already popular toys were new,high-tech educational products.Educational products are important to the toy industry.In recent years,parents have shown an interest in STEM-related toys ones that help teach Science,Technology,Engineering and Mathematics.But now,toymakers a
26、re working to create products for improving a childs emotional intelligence.These toys reportedly not only help raise intelligence in children,but also their emotional quotient,or EQ.Companies showed off their products last week at New Yorks Jacob Javitz Convention Center.PleIQ is a set of plastic t
27、oy blocks.It uses augmented reality technology to teach words,numbers and other things.Edison Durn directs the company that makes PleIQ.She showed people at the toy fair how virtual images appear on the blocks when they are held in front of a tablet camera.Intelligence includes intrapersonal skills-
28、processing information within ones mind-and interpersonal skills,or dealing with other people.Durn said PleIQ builds on both by having children act as teacher or guide to a companion character.On the other side of the convention center,Karen Hu demonstrated an educational robot called Woobo.Hu asked
29、 the hairy green robot:Hi,whats your name?With a childlike voice,the toy answered,Are you trying to trick me?My name is Woobo.The.robot comes programmed with educational games and activities.Children use its touchscreen face to get them started.Toys that work as companions also aid in social develop
30、ment.Hu described how the robot can help a child who has autism.He can communicate with Woobo and he can follow some of the instruction Woobo is giving because he thinks of this as a companion instead of a parent or someone else telling him to certain things.A more low-tech companion is a toy animal
31、 called Manimo.The manufacturer says this toy can help reduce hyperactivity in children and improve their ability to pay attention to a subject.Whether its a snake,dolphin or other animal,Manimos can be placed across a childs arm,chest or neck.Karine Gagner,president of Manimo,explained that adding
32、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 they can to help parents in their efforts to raise well-rounded children.12.According to the passage,why do toymakers focus on t
33、he creation of educational products?A.Because they try to meet parents increasing needs.B.Because the toys are advanced in high technology.C.Because traditional toys dont appeal to children any more.D.Because the toys are helpful to those kids with special needs.13.To which situation can intraperson
34、al 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 faster 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
35、 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.Toys served as companions can be helpful in economic development.15.Whats the authors attitude towards the toymakers?A.Skeptic
36、al.B.Neutral.C.Negative.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 everyone has much money to spend.Here are some free or cheap ways to enjoy yourself.Get outside Going outside in good weather can
37、be a lot of fun,especially if you go with a friend.16 If you live in a city,you can go window-shopping.Or you can explore an old part of town and admire the buildings.Try a hobby While youre out,take pictures of things you find.Planning and taking pictures can make you aware of the beauty all around
38、 you.Photographic equipment can be expensive,but it doesnt have to be.You probably already own a camera or a cell phone that can take pictures.Other creative hobbies can also be done with basic materials.17 Find an event Libraries often hold free public events.18 And while youre there,borrow a book
39、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 requires tickets.People who organize concerts and plays need help.19 Sometimes they reward volunteers with free tickets.Meet a friend Relationships are often the best thi
40、ngs in life.20 Invite a friend for a walk,an event or a time working on your hobby.Hosting doesnt have to be difficult.If your friend comes in the afternoon,you dont have to serve a meal.You can sit and talk,play board games or card games or watch a movie.A.A friend in need is a friend indeed B.Stop
41、 by one to find out whats going on.C.Hike or bicycle on a nearby path or in a park D.Whatever you do,find someone to share it with.E.Its a good idea to stay at home to watch a movie F.You could set up or take down chairs or greet visitors.G.Drawing and writing require nothing more than a pencil and
42、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 was sitting there looking at what Id 21 and wondered if anyone else could see the 22 in my mind.Im about to 23 a lot
43、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 that all the time,which is probably why the pounds are 25 so slowly.I spent half an hour on the treadmill and I 26 myself with potato chips.I 27 that I will no longer eat them again,so I just ea
44、t a lot at this time.I make it all the way through the entire day doing everything absolutely right,and then at bedtime,just one chip wont 28 it turns into where did that entire bag of potato chips go?Of course,I 29 do well with my weight loss program,Once I put together two full weeks of eating pro
45、perly and exercising 30 .I was starting to feel a 31.I could bend over to tie my shoes more easily.But just as it was about to become a 32.I entered a period of long,late nights filled with 33 deadlines.I sat in front of my computer,eating snacks and drinking sodas to help me stay 34.Within a few da
46、ys,the habit of a sensible eating and exercising was a 35.Unfortunate but 36.I was too tired to get on the treadmill.37,I had work to do,for which I needed all the energy I could 38.So I started skipping exercise sessions.And 39 I started doing so,it became easier to skip them.There are always reaso
47、ns not to do the things that we really should do.Every reason is just another 40.21.A.cooked B.ordered C.designed D.introduced 22.A.battle B.competition C.performance D.practice 23.A.bum B.contain C.lose D.consume 24.A.Surprisingly B.Happily C.Unfortunately D.Hopefully 25.A.coming off B.passing away
48、 C.taking off D.turning away 26.A.equip B.connect C.present D.reward 27.A.agree B.pretend C.imagine D.decide 28.A.hurt B.count C.change D.solve 29.A.always B.sometimes C.seldom D.never 30.A.hardly B.instantly C.regularly D.slightly 31.A.urge B.attraction C.difference D.pain 32.A.plan B.habit C.game
49、D.hobby 33.A.original B.common C.inspiring D.tight 34.A.awake B.calm C.healthy D.strong 35.A.goal B.memory C.reality D.trend 36.A.unbelievable B.changeable C.understandable D.enjoyable 37.A.Therefore B.However C.Besides D.Otherwise 38.A.lack B.save C.show D.throw 39.A.once B.before C.unless D.though
50、 40.A.choice B.fault C.cause D.excuse 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 all 41 satisfaction of having all the housework done by a robot might still be a few decades off.But increasingly engineers are saying that 42 are going to make the leap from