1、 - 1 - 20172017-20182018 学年第二学期期末考试学年第二学期期末考试 高二高二 英语英语 第第一一部分部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分阅读理解（共两节，满分 4040 分）分） 第一节 (共 15 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 Wanted, Someone for a KissWanted, Someone for a Kiss Were looking for producers to join us in the sound of London 100 FM
2、. Youll work on the stations music programmes. Music production experience in radio is necessary, along with rich knowledge of modern dance music. Please apply in writing to Producer Vacancies, Kiss 100. Father ChristmasFather Christmas Were looking for a very special person, preferably over 40, to
3、fill our Father Christmas suit. Working days: Every Saturday from November 24 to December 15 and every day from December 17 to December 24 except Sunday, 10:3016:00 Excellent pay. Please contact (联系) the Enterprise Shopping Centre, Station Parade, Eastbourne. Accountants Assistant Accountants Assist
4、ant When you join the them in our Revenue Administration Unit, you will be providing assistance within all parts of the Revenue Division, dealing with post and other general duties. If you are educated to GCSE grade C level we would like to talk to you. This position is equally suitable for a school
5、 leaver or for somebody who has office experience. Wealden District Council Software Trainer Software Trainer If you are aged 24-45 and have experience in teaching and training, you could be the person we are looking for. You should be good at the computer and have some experience in programme writi
6、ng. You will be allowed to make your own decisions, and to design courses as well as present them. Pay upwards of 15,000 for the right person. Please apply by sending your CV (简历) to Mrs R. Oglivie, Palmlace Limited. 1. Who should you get in touch with if you hope to work in a radio station? A. Prod
7、ucer Vacancies, Kiss 100. B. Mrs Oglivie, Palmlace - 2 - Limited. C. The Enterprise Shopping Centre. D. Wealden District Council. 2. We learn from the ads that the Enterprise Shopping Centre needs a person who _. A. is aged between 24 and 40 B. may do some training work C. should deal with general d
8、uties D. can work for about a month 3. which position is open to recent school graduates? A. Producer, London Kiss. B. Father Christmas. C. Accountants Assistant D. Software Trainer B B Its not easy being a teenager (13 至 19 岁青少年) nor is it easy being the parent of a teenager. You can make your chil
9、d feel angry, hurt, or misunderstood by what you say without realizing it yourself. It is important to give your child the space he needs to grow while gently letting him know that youll still be there for him when he needs you. Expect a lot from your child, just not everything. Except for health an
10、d safety problems, such as drug use or careless driving, consider everything else open to discussion. If your child is unwilling to discuss something, dont insist he tell you whats on his mind. The more you insist, the more likely that hell clam up. Instead, let him attempt to solve (解决) things by h
11、imself. At the same time, remind him that youre always there for his should he seek advice or help. Show respect for your teenagers privacy (隐私). Never read his mail or listen in on personal conversations. Teach your teenager that the family phone is for the whole family. If your child talks on the
12、familys telephone for too long, tell him he can talk for 15 minutes, but then he must stay off the phone for at least an equal period of time. This not only frees up the line so that other family members can make and receive calls, but teaches your teenager moderation (节制). Or if you are open to the
13、 idea, allow your teenager his own phone that he pays for with his own pocket money or a part-time job. 4. The main purpose of the text is to tell parents _. A. how to get along with a teenager B. how to respect a teenager C. how to understand a teenager D. how to help a teenager grow up 5. What doe
14、s the phrase “clam up” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A. become excited B. show respect C. refuse to talk D. seek help 6. The last paragraph is about how to teach a teenager _. - 3 - A. to use the phone in a sensible way B. to pay for his own telephone C. to share the phone with friends D. to answer
15、the phone quickly 7. What should parents do in raising a teenager according to the text? A. Not allow him to learn driving or take drugs. B. Give him advice only when necessary. C. Let him have his own telephone. D. Not talk about personal things with him. C C Last week my youngest son and I visited
16、 my father at his new home in Tucson, Arizona. He moved there a few years ago, and I was eager to see his new place and meet his friends. My earliest memories of my father are a tall, handsome, successful man devoted to his work and his family, but uncomfortable with his children. As a child I loved
17、 him. He seemed unhappy with me unless I got straight As and unhappy with my boyfriends if their fathers were not as “successful” as he was. Whenever I went out with him on weekends, I used to struggle to think up things to say, feeling on guard. On the first day of my visit, we went out with one of
18、 my fathers friends for lunch at an outdoor caf. We talked along that afternoon, did some shopping, ate on the street table, and laughed over my sons funny facial expressions. Gone was my fathers critical (挑剔的) air and strict rules. Who was this person I knew as my father, who seemed so friendly and
19、 interesting to be around? What had held him back before? The next day dad pulled out his childhood pictures and told me quite a few stories about his own childhood. Although our times together became easier over the years, I never felt closer to him at that moment. After so many years, Im at last s
20、eeing another side of my father. And in so doing, Im delighted with my new friend. My dad, in his new home in Arizona, is back to me from where he was. 8. Why did the author feel bitter about her father as a young adult? A. He was silent most of the time. B. He was too proud of himself. C. He did no
21、t love his children. D. He expected too much of her. 9. When the author went out with her father on weekend, she would feel . A. nervous B. sorry C. tired D. safe 10. What does the author think of her father after her visit to Tucson? - 4 - A. More critical. B. More talkative C. Gentle and friendly.
22、 D. Strict and hard-working. 11. The underlined words “my new friend” in the last paragraph refer to . A. the authors son B. the authors father C. the friend of the authors father D. the caf owner D D Our “Mommy and Me” time began two years ago. My next-door neighbor and fellow mother, Christie, and
23、 I were out in our front yards, watching seven children of age 6 and under ride their bikes up and down. “I wish I could take one of my children out alone,” said Christie. Then we worked out a plan: When Christie takes one of her children out, Ill watch her other three. And when she watches two of m
24、ine, Ill take someone out. The children were extremely quick to accept the idea of “Mommy and Me” time. Christies daughter, McKenzie, went first. When she returned, the other children showered her with tons of questions. McKenzie was smiling broadly. Christie looked refreshed and happy. “Shes like a
25、 different child when theres no one else around,” Christie shared with me quickly. With her mother all to herself, McKenzie didnt have to make an effort to gain attention. Just as Christie had noticed changes in McKenzie, I also discovered something different in each of my children during our alone times. For example, I am always surprised when my daughter, who is seldom close to me, holds my hand frequently. My stuttering（口吃的）son, Tom, doesnt stutter once during our activities
