1、高二英语下学期期末考试试题33新疆伊宁生产建设兵团五校联考2017-2018学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题卷面分值：120分 考试时间120分钟第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 (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AIf you have a long holiday to spend, where can you go? Here are four wonderful hotels and campsites inEurope.Ekies A
2、ll Senses Resort,Chalkidiki,GreeceThis could be the perfect retreat for stressed parents who need spoiling. For a start, 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,
3、 and secret bays to explore by boat, it makes for a super-relaxed break.Doubles from 88, junior suite(sleeps 4)from 138 anight, family suite(sleeps6) from272B&B, open lateApril-October, i-Casa Vicentina,Algarve,PortugalFor a back-to-nature feel, family-run Casa Vicentina in theAlgarveis perfect. Bui
4、lt with ecological materials, its in a protected park area on a natural lake. Breakfast is a plentiful buffet-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 fr
5、om 75 B&B, Fairy Chimney Inn,Cappadocia,TurkeyOlder kids will love the fairytale landscape ofCappadociaand the 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 re
6、minder of the modern world. All rooms have courtyards overlooking theextraordinary landscape.Rooms from 55 B&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.
7、Theres added excitement for young guests in the family of alpacas(羊驼)kept on site. There are several water, wildlife 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.
8、com21. In the Ekies All Senses Resort, you can enjoy_.A. a ferry journey B. an open-air spaC. living in tree houses 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 Inn
9、 D. CasaSan Gabriel23. If you want to see some wildlife on holiday, which website should you click?A. i- B. C. D. BAn 81-year-old student, Xue Minxiu, received an undergraduate diploma from TianjinUniversity, a moment she had been working toward for years.I think the meaning of life is to continuall
10、y challenge myself and improve myself, so I want to thank Tianjin University for giving me this precious opportunity 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 t
11、o live my own way. That is, not to submitted to pressure from peers. With limited time, please remain true 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
12、wisdom from setbacks and became tougher, adding that one can really know oneself only after facing adversity.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 TianjinUniversity whosupported her with
13、 warmth, hope and courage and helped her realize her dream.Xue Minxiu enrolled in the E-commerce undergraduate course in modern distance education at TianjinUniversity 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
14、 5 a.m. every day, the first thing she did was to turn on the computer and study for a while. The television 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 onli
15、ne examination and finally received her diploma. Studying makes me happy and it is always rewarding, 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.
16、Which of the following can best describe Xue Minxiu?A. Courageous and patient. B. Stubborn but devoted.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. misu
17、nderstanding26. What does the text intend to tell us?A. It is never too old to learn.B. Fire proved gold, 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?
18、A. Extraordinary Old Woman Pursuing her Dream B. 81-year-old Student Graduates from TianjinUniversity C. Oldest Womans Learning Experience in TianjinUniversity D. Oldest and Most Diligent Student in TianjinUniversityCThere are many celebrations around the world. In the USA, many high schools and som
19、e colleges and universities have a special celebration once a year called Homecoming. Former students 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 school
20、s usually choose one boy and one girl from the senior class to be the “Homecoming King”and“Homecoming Queen”The students usually choose a boy and a girl who have done greatest contributions to the schoolMost schools have a Homecoming parade(游行)The school band will often lead the way, followed by man
21、y different cars and trucksMost schools also have a football game for Homecomingand, of course,tailgate parties. A tailgate party is a group of people drinking and eating around the back, or tailgate, of someones pick-up truckThere are many other activities that might be a part of the Homecoming cel
22、ebration. There might be a school-wide picnic one day; another day, there may be plays, concerts, 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 an
23、d playStudents dress up：guys in suits and girls in beautiful dresses28.Homecoming in the USA _A. 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
24、 to _A. what theyve done to the school B. their healthy bodiesC. their excellent grades in study 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
25、 things B. held outdoors with eating and drinking C. having stars celebrate together D. held at the end of the celebrationsD 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 stu
26、dying abroad will pave the way for their childrens future success. Even now, this rush continues 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
27、 than good to their development.First of all, these teenagers may have difficulty adapting to 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 u
28、nable to follow the teachersteaching method, or have problems dealing with people around them. 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. M
29、oreover, for these youngsters, the language can be a great barrier, which may cause difficulty 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
30、 a foreign country. Consequently, they may find it hard to follow the teachers instructions and 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 dev
31、elopment.In conclusion, teenagers studying abroad will probably have an extremely difficult time 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 makes more people go abroad. C. The advancement abroad appeals to many people. D. The pa
