高一年级第二学期期末考试英语试题考试时间120分钟，满分135分。

第一部分英语知识运用（共三节，满分60分）第一节单项选择（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）在每小题的四个选项中只有一个选项是符合题目要求的,请将正确的选项前的字母写在题后的括号内。

1.As ________ matter of fact, ________number of young couples who plan to have a second kid is increasing rapidly.A. the; aB. a; theC. a; aD. 不填；the2.—Isn't it surprising that such a good football team ________ have failed to enter the World Cup Final?—Yes，anything is possible on the football field.A. wouldB. mightC. mustD. should3. The children are full of ______. They have been playing all day long without resting.A. forceB. powerC. energyD. strength4. It is in the stadium ________ is being built now ________ the sports meet will be held.A. where; thatB. which; thatC. what; thatD. that; there5. We shouldn’t complain about being poor because many families are much _____.A. better offB. badly offC. well offD. worse off6. Li Yugang ________ the foreign audiences ________ his excellent performance.A. impressed; withB. impressed; atC. impressed; inD. impressed; of7.－Are you sure you have to? It’s been very late.－I don’t know ________ I can do it if not now.A. whenB. whatC. thatD. how8. He got completely _____ when he saw both Lucy and Lily, who are twin sisters.A. confusingB. confusedC. confuseD. confuses9. The professor referred to _____ yesterday.A. comeB. cameC. comingD. comes10. He insisted that he _____ from heart trouble, but I didn't think so.A. should sufferB. has sufferedC. suffersD. was suffering11. Do you know that _____ with wise men improves your mind?A. chatB. chatsC. chattedD. chatting12. Now that you have a job, you must exert (努力) yourself in ______ you do at work.A. howeverB. no matter whatC. no matter howD. whatever13. ________by the beauty of nature，the girl from London decided to spend another two days onthe farm.A. AttractingB. AttractedC. To be attractedD. Having attracted14. Only then how much damage had been caused.A. she realizedB. she had realizedC. had she realizedD. did she realize15. —Sorry, sir. I didn’t mean to hurt you, showing you these pictures.—________. It just reminded me of my old friends.A. Not at allB. No sorry, pleaseC. Never mindD. All the best第二节完形填空（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选项。

One afternoon in January in 2008, Susan Sharp, 43, and her 8-year-old son David, were walkingup, “I’m okay, Honey,” she said.creativity in children.16. A. dropped B. touched C. lay D. fell17. A. rushed to B. stood by C. looked at D. ran around18. A. Firmly B. Easily C. Shakily D. Quickly19. A. frequently B. slowly C. freely D. heavily20. A. hiding B. possible C. certain D. waiting21. A. method B. trouble C. disease D. hope22. A. little B. few C. much D. more23. A. useful B. strange C. special D. common24. A. invention B. appearance C. experience D. experiment25. A. reminded B. encouraged C. hit D. occurred26. A. put B. fixed C. stuck D. tied27. A. So B. And C. But D. For28. A. would B. might C. did D. need29. A. pen B. hand C. nail D. cane30. A. helped B. supported C. noticed D. watched31. A. ice B. street C. yard D. square32. A. helps B. operates C. succeeds D. works33. A. given B. received C. won D. declared34. A. more slowly B. more clearly C. more carefully D. faster35. A. cane B. speech C. mother D. story第三节语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Li Daiyu and her cousin were on a trip 36 Canada. They decided to take the cross-Canada train 37 than go directly to Montreal by air. After arriving in Canada’s most beautiful city 38 (surround)by mountains and the Pacific Ocean, they just stayed there for a short time. Thatafternoon aboard the train, they 39 (settle) down in their seats. When they crossed the mountains, they managed to catch 40 (see)of mountain goats and even a bear and an eagle. They saw the trees there were very tall, some 41 (measure) over 90 meters. Their next stop was Calgary, which is famous for Calgary Stampede. Cowboys from all over the world come 42 (compete) in the Stampede. Many of them have a gift 43 riding wild horses and can win thousands of dollars in prizes. Then they went through __44____ was called a wheat-growing province. Thunder Bay is a busy port. It is close to the center of the country. They were not leaving for Montreal until one or two days 45 (late), so they went on a tour of the city of Toronto.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。

AArt Beat in January 2016BeijingYouth choir to performThe youth choir of China National Symphony Orchestra will soon perform classics including the Mexican folk song, The Golden Nightingale, and the Blue Danube, adapted from a waltz by Johann Strauss II. Pianists Zhao Lin and Wang Tianyang will join in the show.7:30 pm, Jan 23. Forbidden City Concert Hall, inside Zhongshan Park, west of Tian'anmen Square, Xicheng district. 010-6559-8285.Orchestra recitals（演奏会）The China National Center for the Performing Arts Orchestra led by conductor Lyu Jia will give two recitals, featuring works including Beethoven's Coriolanus Overture and Mozart's Symphonies No. 40 & No. 41 Jupiter. Cellist （大提琴手）Wang Jian will join in the performances, playing Schumann's Cello Concerto in A minor, Op 129 and Saint-Saens' Cello Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Op 33.7:30 pm, Jan 15; 2:30 pm, Jan 16. China National Center for the Performing Arts, No. 2 West Chang'an Avenue, Xicheng District. 010-6655-0000.Ballet（芭蕾）from ParisParis Opera Ballet will present two gala performances in the city. Besides highlights of classical ballet, such as Swan Lake and Manon, the program will also include modern pieces fromthe company's repertoire. The leading etoiles are Ludmila Pagliero and Karl Paquette.7:15 pm, Jan 15-16. Shanghai Oriental Art Center, 425 Dingxiang Road, Pudong district. 021-6854-1234.Ensemble of swansShanghai Ballet will present two performances of Swan Lake. The production choreographed by British artist Derek Deane who has just completed a tour in 26 cities of the Netherlands. The spectacular production features an ensemble of 48 dancers.7:15 pm, Jan 22-23. Shanghai Grand Theater, 300 Renmin Avenue, Huangpu district. 400-106-8686.46. According to the text, when does Youth choir to perform start?A. 7:15 pm, Jan 22-23.B. 7:30 pm, Jan 15; 2:30 pm, Jan 16.C. 7:15 pm, Jan 15-16.D. 7:30 pm, Jan 23.47. If you only spare some time in the afternoon, you can enjoy ________.A. Beethoven's Coriolanus OvertureB. Classical ballet ManonC. The Golden NightingaleD. Classical ballet Swan Lake48. According to the text, we know that Ludmila Pagliero and Karl Paquette are ________.A. pianistsB. ballet performersC. cellistsD. violinists49. If you are interested in ballet performances, which of the following places can you go to enjoy yourself?A. Forbidden City Concert Hall and China National CenterB. Forbidden City Concert Hall and Shanghai Grand TheaterC. Shanghai Oriental Art Center and Shanghai Grand TheaterD. China National Center and Shanghai Oriental Art CenterBZero gravity looks cool. But what about the thing no one likes to talk about? Yes, that is right: going to bathroom. Zero gravity makes this everyday task quite a challenge. Astronauts have to be toilet-trained all over again.The Apollo astronauts raised themselves off the seat of their chairs and stuck a clear plasticbag to their back sides with sticky strips. A second astronaut watched closely to be sure no waste matter escaped the seal. (You would not want that stuff floating around the cabin!) When the deed was done, the astronaut cleaned up with a piece of plastic attached to the inside of the bag, removed the bag, dropped a disinfectant pill in with the waste matter, and put the whole thing, sealed, into a special container.Donald W. Rethke, an engineer for Hamilton Standard Space Systems, developed a more private way to answer nature’s call: the space toilet. It is somewhat like the kind of toilet one would find on commercial airplanes --- with unique adaptations for zero gravity, of course. For instance, it has thigh bars that keep the astronaut from floating off the seat.The astronaut (male or female) defecates (排便) in a bag and urinates (排尿) in a hose（软管）. Solid and liquid wastes are kept separated because at least 85% of the urine is recycled and, yes, after careful filtration（过滤）, used for drinking and other purposes. (Water is always in demand in space.) A vacuum sucks the waste materials into the toilet, where the waste is compacted into hamburger-like patties for easy storage. Although not exactly like an earthbound visit to the toilet, it is at the very least much more private than in the early days of space travel.50. According to the first paragraph, the lack of the gravity can turn something as simple as_______ into a major challenge.A. eatingB. taking bathsC. sleepingD. going to the restroom51. How did astronauts use toilet systems in the Apollo days？A. None of the waste was separated as it is now.B. Solid waste was compressed （压缩）and stored on board.C. The toilet units used water to remove the waste through the system.D. The astronauts each used their own private restroom.52. To ensure the user remains seated, the toilet comes equipped with _______A. a plastic bagB. a sticky stripC. a wide hoseD. a thigh bar53. What can be inferred from the fact that most of the astronauts’ urine is recycled?A.The recycled water tastes better.B. Water is limited on the space shuttle.C. It is very convenient to get their urine recycled.D. Space science includes recycling urine.CWhen I first heard about geocaching（地理寻宝），I was skeptical. But the more I thought about it, the more it seemed like an interesting idea. I at least wanted to try it once.Having familiarized myself with how the game works, I set out in search of my first cache. My trip took me through a series of lively hutong（胡同), past a number of small temples, and right into the courtyard of a quiet youth hotel. I spent several minutes looking around, but couldn't find anything. Just before I was about to give up, I spotted a colorful object in the crack of a wall. Could it be the hidden cache?At that moment a group of backpackers arrived. According to the game's rules, people who are not in the game must not be allowed to find out about secret caches. So I pretended to make a phone call while waiting for them to leave. When the coast was clear, I grabbed the object. It was the cache! I opened it and pulled out a crumpled（皱的）sheet of paper with several names and celebratory messages written on it. I added my own and replaced the cache in its hiding place, ready for the next geocacher to find.It may seem like a simple game, but the idea that there are caches hidden all around us is exciting. Once you're hooked, it's easy to set yourself the goal of finding every single cache in a neighborhood or even an entire city. The real treasure, however, is not the cache itself, but the places it takes you to.Hunting for further caches has since introduced me to places which I didn't even know existed. Some are peaceful parks, while others are forgotten historical sites. A few caches have even been in places I passed regularly without giving them any thought. Now, I feel a much closer connection.54. What was the author's initial（最初的） attitude to geocaching?A. He thought it was interesting.B. He wanted to try it at once.C. He showed little interest in it.D. He found it unsuitable for him.55. When a group of backpackers were approaching, the author____________.A. pretended to be cleaning the yardB. made a call to other geocachersC. didn't allow them to come inD. tried to keep the cache secret56. In what way does the author benefit from geocaching?A. He's more familiar with the city.B. He has found much treasure.C. He has made more friends.D. He has mastered hunting.DSome people are so rude!Who sends an e-mail or a text message that just says “Thank you”? Who leaves a voice mail message rather than texts you? Who asks for a fact easily found on Google? Don't these people realize that they're wasting your time?Maybe I'm the rude one for not appreciating life's little politeness. But many social agreed standards just don't make sense to people drowning in digital communication.In texts, you don't have to declare who you are or even say hello; E-mail, too, is slower than a text; Voice mail is a now impolite way of trying to connect.My father learned this lesson after leaving me a dozen voice mail messages, none of which I listened to. Exasperated, he called my sister to express his dissatisfaction that I never returned his phone calls. “Why are you leaving him voice mails?” my sister asked. “Just text him.”In the age of the smartphone, there is no reason to ask once-acceptable questions about: the weather forecast, a business's phone number, or directions to a house, a restaurant, which can be easily found on Google Maps. But people still ask these things. And when you answer, they respond with a thank-you e-mail.How to handle these differing standards? Easy: Consider your audience. Some people, especially older ones, appreciate a thank-you message. Others, like me, want no reply.The anthropologist (人类学家) Margaret Mead once said that in traditional societies, the young learn from the old. But in modern societies, the old can also learn from the young. Here's hoping that politeness never goes out of fashion but that time-wasting forms of communication do.57. What does the underlined word "exasperated" mean in the fifth paragraph?A. Worried.B. Annoyed.C. Surprised.D. Tired.58. Why didn't the writer reply to his father?A. He didn’t want to talk with his father.B. He liked text messa ges better.C. He didn’t receive any voice mail messages.D. He enjoyed checking his voice mails.59. Which of the following does the writer agree to?A. Dealing with voice mail should vary with each person.B. Declaring who they are or saying hello in texts is necessary.C. People needn't learn from one another in traditional societies.D. People needn’t turn to Google for help when in trouble.60. What's the best title of this passage?A. Nowadays: what means should we use in communicationB. Nowadays: do you like leaving others a voice messageC. Nowadays: what should we do with text messagesD. Nowadays: do you need a thank-you message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。