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。

A

Believe it nor not, ancient Chinese people had their own methods of heat preservation in winter.

• “Wen Ding”, ancient rice cooker

The “Wen Ding”, an ancient cooking container, preserved heat by burning fuels like charcoal. The one unearthed in Nanjing in 1989 is thought to be the oldest of its kind discovered in China, dating back to the Stone Age.

• “Ran Lu”, ancient small hot pot

The “Ran Lu” is a small-sized cooking vessel (器皿) made of bronze. A charcoal stove forms the main structure, with a bottom tray to hold charcoal ashes, and a movable cup at the top. Some experts have concluded that the vessel’s structure suggests that these vessels became popular in the Warring States Period (475—221 BC).

• Bronze You, ancient kettle

The Bronze You, one of the most common wine containers during the Shang and Zhou, dynasties, could also be used to warm wine. For example, the Bronze You with beast mask design, unearthed in Jiangxi province, had an opening where charcoals could be placed, allowing people to enjoy a hot drink.

• Bronze Yan, ancient steamer

Although the “Wen Ding” was effective at keeping food warm, ancient Chinese people later found that its burning produced pollution. As a result, the Bronze Van was made with a two-tier (双层的) structure and used to steam rice and other grains. After the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25-AD 220), further improvements to the Bronze Yan led to the modern day steamer.

21. When did the “Ran Lu” begin to gain popularity?

A. In the Zhou Dynasty B. In the Warring States Period.

C. In the Eastern Han Dynasty. D. In the Stone Age.

22. One of the main functions of the Bronze You was to .

A. place hot charcoals B. pour hot water C. keep wine warm D. hold charcoal ashes

23. One advantage the Bronze Yan had over the “Wen Ding” was that .

A. it was useful B. it was convenient C. it was environment-friendly D. it was warm

24. According to the passage, which of the following may have the longest history?

A. The "Wen Ding”. B. The “Ran Lu”. C. The Bronze You. D. The Bronze Yan.

B

Helen Monson has always been interested in helping her community. Her first volunteer experience was for the American Red Cross when she was in high school. When she was a school teacher, she also found time to volunteer.

After she retired, she started volunteering to help the old. When her father was older, he was not able to see as well as he used to, which made her sad because he had always enjoyed reading.

She decided it would be fun to read to elderly people in her community. She also helped one woman write her stories. Ann was almost 100 years old, and Helen wrote down information about her life when she visited Ann. She put the information in a book and got it published. Ann was very excited to share her life story with her children and grandchildren.

One day Helen read an article in the newspaper about refugees (难民) who needed to learn English. Now, she meets once a week with Sahra, a 38-year-old woman from Somalia. Sahra is learning reading and writing skills. Helen gave Sahra a camera and asked her to take pictures of her daily life. She developed the pictures, and then asked Sahra questions about them. In the end they wrote a book together and used the photos in the book. This helped Sahra learn many new words about her everyday life.

Helen says, “The most rewarding part of volunteer work is becoming friends with the people I help. They enrich my life as well as I enrich theirs.”

25. When did Helen first take up volunteering?

A. After retirement. B. In high school. C. After work. D. In childhood.

26. In what way did Helen help Sahra?

A. By building her self-confidence. B. By expanding her vocabulary.

C. By giving her financial support. D. By finding her a new home.

27. Which of the following can best describe Helen according to the passage?

A. Brilliant. B. Optimistic. C. Thankful. D. Devoted.

28. The underlined word “rewarding” in the last paragraph probably means .

A. worthwhile B. convenient C. extraordinary D. practical

C

Have you ever heard of the Coral Sea? It is home to an amazing variety of turtles, sharks, whales, dolphins, large fish, birds, corals, plants, and many other species. Many of these species are endangered elsewhere in the world, but still survive in the healthy environment of the Coral Sea.

The Coral Sea is a large series of coral reefs located off the northeast coast of Australia. This area is three times larger than Australia’s famous Great Barrier Reef, which the Coral Sea borders.

The Coral Sea is one of the few coral reef environments that have remained largely undamaged by over-fishing, oil and gas exploration and pollution. However, statistics show that coral reefs around the world are disappearing five times faster than rainforests. It is very likely that in the near future the Coral Sea will face the same threats to its existence.

The Australian government is currently looking at options for protecting the Coral Sea but has made no decisions. Environmentalists are pushing for laws to declare the Coral Sea area a marine protected area, which will mean a large “no-take zone” for fishermen, a no-exploration zone for gas and oil companies and a no-dump zone for pollution, possibly making the Coral Sea a marine park larger than any other in the world.

We can write letters to Australian leaders, Australian environmental protection agencies, and Australian friends, to let them know that people worldwide support this protection of the Coral Sea. To lose this last great marine wilderness world would be a loss for the whole world.

29. According to the passage, why should we protect the Coral Sea without any delay?

A. Because the Coral Sea, home to many species, will disappear soon.

B. Because the Coral Sea is rich in natural resources like oil and gas.

C. Because the Coral Sea is three times larger than Great Barrier Reef.

D. Because the Coral Sea will be a marine park larger than any other in the world.

30. Once the Coral Sea area is declared n marine protected area by law, .

A. it will surely become the largest marine park all over the world

B. no one will be allowed to there to have a dose look any more

C. from time to time people can still dump their rubbish around there

D. over-fishing, oil and gas exploration will be banned altogether there

31. What is the attitude of the author towards the protection of the Coral Sea?

A. Objective. B. Favorable. C. Doubtful. D. Negative.

D

TIANJIN, Nov. 23 (Xinhua)- Chinese scientists have signed a deal to establish a commercial animal cloning center in the northern port city of Tianjin, making the controversial science closer to mainstream acceptance.

The plant in the Tianjin Economic and Technological Development Area (TEDA), a government-sponsored business development park, will clone animals including sniffer and pet dogs, beef cattle and racehorses. Its main building is already under construction and due to be put to use in the near future, said a spokesman on Monday.

With an investment of 200 million yuan, the center will be jointly built by Sinica, Peking University’s Institute of Molecular Medicine, the Tianjin International Joint Academy of Biomedicine, and the Republic of Korea’s Sooam Biotech Research Foundation.

It will produce 100,000 cattle embryos a year initially, eventually increasing to 1 million, said Xu Xiaochun, board chairman of Boyalife Group, based in Wuxi. Chinese farmers are struggling to produce enough beef cattle to meet market demand, Xu said. The center, the largest ever worldwide, will also include a gene storage area and a museum, he added.

Scientists have cloned mice, cattle and other animals since the world’s first cloned sheep, Dolly, was born on July 5,1996 iii Britain. Since 2000, Chinese scientists have cloned sheep, cattle and pigs. China’s first commercial cloning company was established in September 2014 in Shandong with the birth of three pure-blooded Tibetan mastiff puppies.

Before this, cloning in China was limited to scientific research. More and more companies have shown interest in investing in the technology for commercial use, especially animal husbandry (饲养).32. What is main purpose of the new animal cloning center mentioned in the passage?

A. Artistic creation. B. Money making. C. Scientific research. D. Public welfare.

33. It can be inferred from the passage that .

A. the establishment of the animal cloning center will be a combined effort

B. the main building of the animal cloning center has already come into use

C. the center will finally increase its annual cattle embryos production to 1 billion

D. the world’s first cloned sheep, Dolly, was born on July 5,1996 m America

34. What is the best title of the passage?

A. The history of cloning

B. Scientific research of cloning

C. Largest animal cloning center to be built in Tianjin

D. Animal cloning making a breakthrough in China

35. What type of writing is this passage?

A. An exhibition guide. B. A news report. C. A scientific report. D. A book review.

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。

Most of us mistakenly think that creativity is a quality belonging only to inventors rather to ourselves. 36 The following tips are a great beginning for developing our creativity.

1. Get out of your comfort zone

Break out of your usual patterns and welcome creativity into your life. The human brain was designed to recognize patterns. We continue to create patterns and routines for almost everything we do. 37 As we become more efficient at using patterns, we rely less on creativity to find new paths. We should force ourselves out of our comfort zones and open up new possibilities.

2. 38

If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got. We are creatures of habits and routines, but creativity hates routines. Interrupt your routine and try something new. Undoubtedly, new things are often creative.

3. Take action

39 You must work to make it a reality. Have you ever seen a new product and realized that you thought of the same thing long ago? Yet someone else is making money with “your” idea. 40 The difference between a dreamer and a doer is action. If you can put your ideas into practice, you are well on your way to improving your creativity. You can become a true inventor in your own life somehow!

A. Having a great idea is not enough.

B. Seek several options.

C We may attempt to think from the other person’s point.

D. Try different things.

E. However, the truth is that we are all born with the potential to be creative.

F. In fact, our comfort zone is only a collection of patterns.

G. We all have great ideas sometimes, but only a few people turn their ideas into reality.

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。

America is a fast-paced society, which may seem very troubling to foreign visitors. One’s first 41 is likely to be that everyone is in a rush. City people always seem to be 42 and are very impatient if they are delayed even for a brief moment.

43 , this may seem unfriendly to you. 44 , drivers will rush you; storekeepers will be in a hurry as they 45 you; people will push you 46 walking along the street. You will 47 brief conversations with people when you shop or dine there as people seem to be on the go.

Do not 48 that because Americans are in such a hurry they are 49 . To them, that is just part of their 50 of life. Americans who live in cities often think that everyone is 51 in a hurry to get things done so they naturally 52 others to behave similarly. 53 , when they discover that you are a stranger, most Americans become quite kind and will take great 54 to help you. Many of them first came to the city 55 strangers and they remember how frightening a new city can be. If you need help, 56 a friendly-looking person and say, “I am a stranger here. Can you help me?”

Most people will stop, 57 you, and help you find your way. But you must let them know that you need help. Otherwise they are 58 to pass you by, not noticing that you are new the city and 59 help. If, occasionally, you find someone too rushed to give you help, don’t be 60 ; just ask someone else. Most Americans enjoy helping a stranger.

41. A. concept B. discovery C. experience D. impression

42. A. walking B. hurrying C. jogging D. dragging

43. A. Immediately B. Eventually C. At first D. First of all

44. A. For example B. In short C. On the contrary D. On the other hand

45. A. occupy B. hire C. employ D. serve

46. A. because B. while C. although D. before

47. A. wear B. enjoy C. miss D. trust

48. A. think B. annoy C. convince D. doubt

49. A. unhappy B. unexpected C. uncertain D. unfriendly

50. A. means B. way C. method D. approach

51. A. equally B. gradually C. apparently D. properly

52. A. forbid B. limit C. expect D. select

53. A. Otherwise B. Therefore C. Besides D. However

54. A. temper B. care C. step D. energy

55. A. with B. at C. as D. to

56. A. choose B. reject C. dismiss D. avoid

57. A. point at B. smile at C. laugh at D. glance at

58. A. likely B. unable C: possible D. probable

59. A. in terms of B. in favor of C. in spite of D. in need of

60. A. tired B. embarrassed C. discouraged D. surprised

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个适当的单同或括号内单词的正确形式。

Lake Titicaca is a famous lake in South America. The culture of the ancient people around the lake is thought to be 61. (true) advanced but has long remained a mystery. Recently, however, scientists participating 62. an exploration project there have found what is believed to be 63. 1000-year-old temple under the water.

The temple 64. (build) by ancient people was indeed quite well preserved. The project leaders hope to begin raising important materials from the site in the 65. (expect) that they can solve the mystery eventually.

“Scientists have not yet had the opportunity to study the materials carefully due to a great many 66. (hardship). Yet with our efforts, we are bound 67. (achieve) greater success if we can keep 68. up.” said project director, John Aubi.

Since 2016, divers from the research team 69. (make) over 200 dives into water 30 meters deep. They have kept recording the ancient remains on film. A meeting, 70. will start later, is aimed to review the film.

第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）

第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Last summer, to my delight, I got a chance to go to the United Kingdom. I was eager to see how England was like. Although my parents objected to my decision at first, but finally they were persuaded. It was the first time that I have travelled abroad alone. Felt excited, I boarded the plane. Suddenly, however, I found my luggages gone and felt helplessly. It was on that moment that the airhostess came to my assistance. After helping me find it back, she suggested that I attached a label to my suitcase on my next journey. I was thankful to the kind lady for his help! What unforgettable trip!

第二节 书面表达（满分25分）

假如你是新华中学的学生会主席李华，你校学生会应英国Westminster School邀请，暑假将到该校进行交流访问，向该校学生介绍中国传统文化。请你给该校联系人Mr. Smith写一封邮件，信的要点如下：

1.感谢对方的邀请

2.询问食宿、活动安排和说明要介绍的传统文化内容

3.祝愿交流活动成功

注意：

1.词数100左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Mr. Smith，

I am Li Hua, chairman of the Student Union of Xin Hua High School.

Thank you for your attention! Best wishes!

Yours,

Li Hua

广东省汕头市2016-2017学年高二下学期期末考试

英语试题答案

一、阅读理解

21-24 BCCA 25-28 BBDA 29-31 ADB 32-35 BACB 36-40 BFDAG

二、完形填空

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三、语法填空

61. truly 62. in 63. a 64 built 6S. expectation

66. hardships 67. to achieve 68. it 69. have made 70. which

四、短文改错

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五、书面表达

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1) Dear Mr. Smith,

I am Li Hua, chairman of the Student Union of Xin Hua High School. Thank you for inviting us to visit your school in the coining summer vacation, for which we do feel honored. Now I am writing for more detailed information.

Since it will be our first trip to Britain, we would like to know details about our accommodation arrangement. If possible, we prefer to live in host families to experience British culture. Besides, could you please e-mail our schedule to me at your convenience? Finally, in terms of Chinese traditional culture, considering that there is growing interest in Tang Poems, we plan to introduce this great cultural treasure. For better interaction, fellow students of your school can prepare some relative questions beforehand.

I’d appreciate it if you could give us an early reply. Wish our interaction activity a great success!

Thank you for your attention! Best wishes!

Yours,

Li Hua