1、新疆乌鲁木齐市学年高二英语下学期期中试题新疆乌鲁木齐市2017-2018学年高二英语下学期期中试题第I卷（选择题）第一节：阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） AOpening in 1934, the Brookfield Zoo quickly received a worldwide reputation for its special displays and unique exhibits.Address: 1st Avenue between Ogden Avenue and 31st Street, Brookfield, IllinoisPhone: 708-688-
2、8000Getting to the Brookfield Zoo by Public Transportation: The Metra Rail Burlington Northern line runs from Union Station downtown to the “Zoo Stop” (Hollywood Station) and from there its only a 2-block northeast walk to the zoo.Driving from Downtown: Drive along the Eisenhower Expressway west to
3、First Avenue exit. Head south about 2.5 miles and follow the signs to the zoo entrance.Parking at the Brookfield Zoo: Parking fees are $9 for cars and $12 for buses. The Brookfield Zoo Hours: The Brookfield Zoo is open 365 days per year. Monday-Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:30 a.m. to 7
4、:30 p.m.The Brookfield ZooTickets: Adults (ages 12-64), $13.50; Seniors (ages 65+), $9.50; Children (ages 3-11), $9.50; Children (ages 2 and under), freeThe Brookfield Zoo Featured Exhibits: Tropic World; Wolf Woods; Living Coast; Seven Seas; Fragile Kingdom; Australia House; Habitat Africa. About t
5、he Brookfield Zoo:The Brookfield Zoo is located just 14 miles west of downtown Chicago. Its home to a variety of animal species, and its use of natural barriers and moats (壕沟) is so much more relaxing and enjoyable than watching a lion pace back and forth in a cage. The absence of bars also makes fo
6、r great wildlife photo opportunities. The Brookfield Zoo also focuses on education,with detailed displays about the animals being viewed and the interactive program that lets kids get some hands-on experience to learn what it takes to run a zoo as well as face painting and crafts. For more informati
7、on about the Brookfield Zoo, visitwww.brookfieldzoo.org.1. Where is the entrance to the Brookfield Zoo? A. At Ogden Avenue. B. At the Hollywood Station.C. At 31st Street. D. At First Avenue.2. How much should a couple in their thirties and their 5-year-old twins pay if they want to visit the zoo?A.
8、$36.5. B. $46. C. $23. D. $32.5. 3. What make(s) the Brookfield Zoo more attractive and enjoyable? A. Its geographical advantage. B. Its cheap tickets. C. Its various activities. D. Its cage-less displays. B“I like photography because it captures (捕捉) amazing things that you might not see again,”Tim
9、my Walsh says. He takes pictures of flowers, sunsets and road signs. But those photos dont usually end up in a scrapbook (剪贴簿) or on his bedroom walls.When Timmy was five, he found out that his aunt Bev had lung cancer. He wanted to do something to help her. His first idea was to sell his photos fro
10、m a lemonade-type stand in front of his house in Pennsylvania. “My mom said it wouldnt work because we were not on a busy street,” Timmy explains.His next idea was to have an art show. Timmy decorated his home with candles, flowers, and white lights. Then he arranged his photos. Timmys mom, Sheila,
11、remembers: “Our dining-room table was filled, the living room everything was filled with photos.” Friends, family, and Timmys teachers came to the show. He raised more than $300 for cancer research that night. Aunt Bev was “very happy and excited,” he says.After a local newspaper wrote a story about
12、 Timmys photos, a volunteer offered to help him set up a website. As people learned about his cause, called Camera for a Cure, Timmy began receiving invitations to sell his pictures at art galleries and fund-raisers. Since then, his work has appeared in more than 20 shows.When Timmy is at a show, he
13、 greets each customer and talks about what he was thinking when he took his photos. And he always shares facts about lung cancer. Sometimes donations and sales are slow, but that doesnt bother him. “It doesnt matter how much money we made because we just raised awareness,” he says.Timmy knows that f
14、inding a cure for lung cancer will take time and effort. So Timmy will keep doing his part by shooting and selling photos of the things he sees.4. Before Timmy started Camera for a Cure, he _.A. had developed a deep interest in photographyB. had been providing photos for a local newspaperC. always s
15、old lemonade in front of his houseD. liked making scrapbooks by using his photos5. What can we learn about the art show Timmy held at his home?A. It cost $300 to organize it. B. It was generally popular. C. It was funded by Aunt Bev. D. It was advertised on a website.6. For Timmy, whats the benefit
16、of selling his photos at art galleries?A. Exchanging ideas with other artists. B. Raising money more quickly.C. Improving his photographic skills. D. Increasing public awareness of lung cancer.7. Which of the following can best describe Timmy?A. Generous but self-centered. B. Determined and warm-hea
17、rted.C. Proud and confident. D. Imaginative but cautious.C Our tiny boat was ploughing through (费力穿过) the waves across the Indian Ocean and I was absolutely freezing. The further we got from the shelter of the land, the more I thought how foolish Id been to come along on this trip. The pilot of the
18、boat looked almost 60 but, perhaps because of a lifetime on the open sea in the hot sun, was very fit and strong. I was wondering how he managed to find his way. To me, it seemed difficult enough to navigate a boat without any electronic equipment even on a sunny day. So at least we were safe. But t
19、his was not what we had come along for. A look at the other divers faces suggested that now they were also doubtful that wed ever get the chance to see a whale shark these weather conditions were totally unsuitable for diving! None of us spoke. It seemed too much of an effort. Then suddenly the boat
20、man stopped the engine. He said a few words in his own language to the diving instructor, who immediately jumped up from his seat and told us to get ready to dive. When I jumped into the grey sea, I was sure I wouldnt see anything. But then . there it was! An enormous whale shark, slowly swimming th
21、rough the water. I couldnt believe my eyes my first whale shark! I hardly dared breathe I was afraid my streams of bubbles (气泡) might scare the huge creature away. And the other divers were equally awed. Slowly we approached this huge animal. It was swimming quite slowly and we were able to swim wit
22、h it, looking at the beautiful markings on its back. I was still holding my breath, telling myself that this huge fish was harmless! Then I reached out and touched it, stroking (轻抚) its thick skin. It was amazing how this giant suddenly gained speed we watched it as it swam away from us, and a few m
23、oments later it was gone.8. While riding a tiny boat across the Indian Ocean, the author _.A. volunteered to act as a pilot B. felt regret about his decisionC. enjoyed the beautiful sunshine D. talked with other people happily9. The author probably wanted to know how the boatman _.A. kept fit in his
24、 spare time B. spent his life on the boatC. navigated his boat at sea D. communicated with others10. What was the purpose of the authors trip?A. To swim the Indian Ocean. B. To save underwater creatures.C. To see a whale shark. D. To learn how to dive.11. How did the author feel after he jumped into
25、 the sea?A. Doubtful and disappointed. B. A bit tired but later relaxed.C. Rather anxious and angry. D. A little scared but excited.DGoing for walks with my two-year-old son, I meet many nice people who ask what my job is. When I say that I teach at Swarthmore College, their faces light up, and the
26、next question is, “What do you teach?” As they hear my answer “linguistics (the scientific study of language)”, they look confused. The smile on their faces tells me that they dont know what to make of my answer. If they are brave enough, they will ask, “So, what kinds of classes do you teach then?”
27、 Good question.I have long been teaching pragmatics (语用学), abranchoflinguistics. It is primarily concerned with how the context (上下文) in which a sentence is said influences its meaning. What“Id love a glass of water”means largely depends on where and when it is said. In a restaurant, it will probabl
28、y be understood as a request directed toward the waiter. Somewhere out in a desert, however, the same sentence is more likely to be interpreted as an impossible wish. Thus, although the literal (照字面本义的) meanings of two sentences could be exactly the same, their communicative meanings could be very d
29、ifferent.Interestingly, in pragmatics you will discover a message can be well communicated though not literally expressed. This takes place when the speaker and the listener share common ground.If you see a car stopped on the side of the road, and you have the following exchange with the driver, you
30、 both know youve said enough to get your points across:Driver: Hi. I ran out of gas.You: Theres a Shell just down the road.Obviously, the driver is really asking something like, “Could you tell me what to do?” Your reply implies that there is a place nearby where the driver can get gas. No further e
31、xplanation is needed because Shell, the name of a gas station, is part of their common ground.12. What do we know about the people in Paragraph 1?A. They are familiar with the author. B. They work at Swarthmore College.C. They know little about linguistics. D. They hope to attend the authors class.1
32、3. Why does the author say the underlined sentence has different communicative meanings?A. Because their speakers are different. B. Because their literal meanings are different. C. Because their wishes are different. D. Because their contexts are different.14. Why did the car mentioned in the text stop?A. To buy some gas.
