辽宁省大连市沙河口区2016-2017学年度第二学期期末考试英语试卷及答案

　　　　 July 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first astronaut to walk on the moon.

A. In　　 B. To　　 C. At　　 D. On

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I am making a model spaceship for our school　　　　 . I will finish it soon.

A. purpose　　 B. project　　 C. environment　　 D. course

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May I have one more cookie? It　　　　　 so delicious.

A. feels　　 B. smells　　 C. tastes　　 D. sounds

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Mr Wang is a _______teacher and he tells us jokes. We never feel bored in his class.

A. handsome　　 B. polite　　 C. strict　　 D. humorous

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Newspapers and television programs often have　　　 with famous people.

A. progress　　 B. suggestions　　 C. interviews　　 D. friendships

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We must make the stamp wet before we 　　　　 it to the letter.

A. provide　　 B. stick　　 C. weigh　　 D. include

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1 usually buy the magazines called Crazy English when they　　 each month.

A. try out　　 B. look out　　 C. come out　　 D. point out

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--Did you go to the cinema to see Night at the Museum 3 last night?

--No, I　　　　 go to the cinema. The tickets are too expensive for me to afford.

A. hardly　　 B. nearly　　 C. often　　 D. always

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--You look so sad. What has happened?

--Everyone　　　　　 us to beat the other team, but we lost.

A. expected　　 B. allowed　　 C. warned　　 D. chose

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You can stay in a hotel,　 you can stay with an English family. It depends on your personal choice.

A. But　　 B. or　　 C. and　　 D. so

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I’d like to know　　　　　　　　　　　 .

A. when will he give back the tape

B. that he has been busy

C. if has he received a higher education

D. whether she will join in our English Party

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--I am going to enter a writing competition next week.

--Really?　　　　　　 .

A. Good luck.　　 B. That’s a pity.

C. Bad luck.　　 D. That is the problem.

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My earliest memories of writing are only school homework, nothing of any creativity. All that______one day, when Mrs.　 Kumar asked us to write “An autobiography(自传) of a pencil”.

For me, it was just another piece of homework,______Mrs Kumar reacted(表现) very differently. Maybe she was just being______, or maybe she really liked the work. Whatever her_____, she read it out to the class as an example of “fine writing”.

A few years later, I went back to my ______school. I was walking through the familiar corridors(走廊) when I passed by Mrs.　 Kumar, who was still teaching her class. She looked up as I passed and ____, not wanting to disturb her.

Seeing me, she went out and invited me into her class. “This girl is one of the best______in this school I have seen,” she said. “She wrote a wonderful autobiography of a pencil. I hope some of you can learn to write like her. ”

Even after all these years, I can still ______remember that moment. My face shines with pride whenever I tell someone this experience. I am sure I was not the only student whose school homework Mrs. Kumar ______. It is likely that she made an effort to make each one of us feel_____. However, I had never had anybody praise(表扬) my writing before that. It encouraged me to do better to prove to her that “Look! Your______in me has worked. I am good, because you believe I am. ”

Today, I am a successful writer. Thanks to Mrs.　 Kumar, my______are not only a tool(工具) to use. They are also a symbol of little beginnings and the power of a teacher’s encouragement.

1.A. started　　 B. explained　　 C. changed　　 D. appeared

2.A. because　　 B. as　　 C. and　　 D. but

3.A. kind　　 B. active　　 C. surprised　　 D. crazy

4.A. reasons　　 B. excuses　　 C. efforts　　 D. wishes

5.A. strange　　 B. new　　 C. crowded　　 D. old

6.A. laughed　　 B. clapped　　 C. waved　　 D. cheered

7.A. inventors　　 B. writers　　 C. winners　　 D. visitors

8.A. clearly　　 B. carefully　　 C. quickly　　 D. slowly

9.A. remembered　　 B. checked　　 C. included　　 D. mixed

10.A. private　　 B. special　　 C. separated　　 D. relaxed

11.A. understanding　　 B. confidence　　 C. purpose　　 D. interest

12.A. background　　 B. writings　　 C. memories　　 D. pencils

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Mary was waiting for the airplane to take off.. She was happy to get a seat by herself. Just then，an air hostess came up to her and asked. “Would you mind changing your seat? A man would like to sit with his wife.” The only available seat（空座）was next to a girl with her arms broke,a black-and-blue face, and a sad expression. "I don't want to sit there," Mary thought immediately. But a soft voice spoke, “She needs help.” Finally, Mary moved to that seat.

The girl was named Emily. She had been in a car accident and now was on her way for treatment. When the snack and juice arrived, Mary realized that Emily could not feed herself. Mary considered offering to feed her but hesitated, it seemed too impolite to offer a service to a stranger. But then Mary realized that Emily's need was more important. Mary offered to help her eat. Although Emily was uncomfortable to accept,she agreed. They became closer and closer in a short time. By the end of the five-hour trip, Mary's heart had warmed, and the time was really better spent than if she had just sat by herself.

Mary was very glad that she had sat next to Emily and fed her. Love sometimes goes beyond human borders（边界）and take away the fears that keep people away. When we reach our hands to serve another, we grow to live in a larger and more rewarding（有意义的） world.

1.How did Mary feel at first when an air hostess asked her to change her seat?

A. She felt glad to help others.　　 B. She went mad with anger.

C. She was not willing（愿意）to do so.　　 D. She regretted saying yes.

2.　　　　　　 .helped the girl with her arms broken eat.

A. A man　　 B. An air hostess　　 C. Mary　　 D. Emily

3.Emily had a sad expression at the beginning because　　　　　　 .

A. She lost her job　　 B. She hated the air hostess

C. She met a stranger　　 D. She suffered(遭受）from a car accident

4.What does the underlined word “hesitated” mean in Chinese?

A. 犹豫　　 B. 放弃　　 C. 担心　　 D. 接受

5.What would be the best title for this passage?

A. Learning to accept　　 B. Asking for seats

C. Flying with strangers　　 D. Passing your love on

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Have you ever heard of “Survival Holidays’’？ It is for children to go into the lonely place for exciting activities. Now about 1,000 companies are allowed to take children into the great outdoors without their parents.

The reason why people like “Survival Holidays” is that they think being close to nature is good for children. Many children in big cities spend all time watching TV and playing computer games. “Survival Holidays”gives them an important change.

Is “Survival Holidays” a wonderful idea? Maybe it is. Children need more free time to play. They need to be left on their own, without adults disturbing (干扰) them. Parents care too much about their children. They like to see the children being busy with activities that are controlled (控制) by adults,which causes many problems. Children don't know what to do when they are in danger. Even something

like crossing a small river seems to be a hard challenge. Children are not comfortable with danger. Even slight（小）danger like getting their feet wet or falling down seems very terrible to them.

Many people think the survival activities are good for children. Even years later, they will still remember what they have learned. Some have learned to stay calm in dangerous times. Some have learned how to keep safe. Others have learned how to work in a team. All these skills will help them a lot in their lives.

1.What is “Survival Holidays” according to the passage?

A. It is summer holidays without homework.

B. It is winter holidays to get close to nature.

C. It is a kind of holidays to run away from danger.

D. It is a holiday to go into the lonely place for exciting activities.

2.　　　　　　　　　 may take part in "Survival Holidays"?

A. Poor children.　　 B. Rich children.

C. Children from cities.　　 D. Children from the countryside.

3.In “Survival Holidays” children can learn the following except ________.

A. how to get good grades

B. how to work in a team

C. how to keep safe when they meet danger

D. how to stay calm in dangerous times

4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. No companies can hold "Survival Holidays".

B. Parents can take part in "Survival Holidays" with their children.

C. Children don't listen to their parents any more after "Survival Holidays"

D. Parents like to keep their children busy with activities controlled by adults.

5.What's the main idea of the last paragraph?

A. The advantages of "Survival Holidays".

B. The disadvantages of "Survival Holidays".

C. The reasons people dislike "Survival Holidays".

D. The suggestions of taking part in "Survival Holidays".

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阅读短文，根据短文内容，从所给的六个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，使短文意思完整、连贯。（有两项为多余选项）

Perhaps you’ve already watched or heard about Readers, a TV show that has recently become popular. It invites different people to read aloud on the

stage. 1.They can read everything, like poems, books, and letters.By reading aloud,the words on the paper come to life.

Many people are fans of the show and begin to enjoy reading aloud at home. Now, the show gives people a special place to read across China. 2.They are now in many cities included　 Shanghai, Hangzhou and Xi’an.

The pavilion is very small. Only one person can come into it each time. There is a microphone　 in it and it records people’s voices. 3. They can read anything they like.The show will pick some of the readers and invite them to read on TV.

4.“Reading should be just like singing and talking,” said Dong Qing, the host and producer(制作人)of the show. “We can express our true feelings by reading aloud.”

The TV show and the pavilion are promoting (推动) reading among the public, reported China Youth Daily. In fact, this is also what our country is trying to do now.

A. It is a reading pavilion (亭子).

B. You should avoid making any noise.

C. People of all ages read in the pavilion.

D. It is awful to read alone in the pavilion.

E. Everyone can read for three minutes in the pavilion.

F. The show also tells the moving stories behind those people.

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根据对话内容，从所给的七个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，使对话内容完整=(有两项为多余选项）

Doctor:1.

Bill: Well, I’ve got a pain in my back.

Doctor:2.

Bill: For about two weeks.

Doctor: Let me have a look. Where do you work?

Bill: I work in an office.

Doctor:3.

Bill： Yes, a lot. I usually play computer games late at night.

Doctor: That is it.

Bill:4.

Doctor: Well, you spend too much time in front of the computer.

Bill: What can I do?

Doctor:5.Don’t play computer games too much.

Bill: Thank you. doctor.

A. Can I help you?

B. What is wrong with me?

C. I am not feeling very well.

D. Do you play computer games?

E. How long have you been like this?

F. How often do you work on the computer?

G.Stand up and do some exercise from time to time.

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阅读下面短文，在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺。（每空格限填一词）

Do you like riding bikes? And have you heard about shared bikes (共享单车)？1.last April, shared bikes have become quite

popular among big cities in China like Shanghai and Beijing. Many people ride them to schools, to workplaces or go sightseeing.

Shared bikes are easy and2.to use. First, you download the app of a shared bike onto your smart phone. Then when you want to unlock and ride a bike, you just scan the two-dimensional code( 二维码 ）on the bike with your smart phone, The GPS-supported app helps position the3.no matter where they are parked. And they　 can be left in public places for the next users. If you need a bike, you can easily find the nearest one through the app. A 30-minute ride4.only 0.5 to 1 yuan.

These bikes are from several bike-sharing companies. Among them there are Ofo and Mobike.

March, the two companies started a battle (大战).5.of them want to get more users. They even let people ride their bikes for free! The competition between the two companies is still going on now.

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阅读下面短文，根据短文内容，回答下列问题。

Many young children love a wooden rocking horse. They can sit up it and rock backwards and forwards. It is a toy that many parents nice to have for their children. They keep them for many years after the children have grown up.

Debbie and David Sainsbury started making rocking horses as a hobby. They spent hours engraving(雕刻）and shaping wood into horse shapes.

Other people saw the beautiful rocking horses they had made. They also wanted to have a special toy for their children. People began to order their own rocking horse. They could get special colours and designs made.

In the fist year of their own hobby，Debbie and David made 13 rocking horses. They had to use blocks of wood to make each one .Fist they carved and shaped the wood. Then they sanded them　 to make them smooth. Finally, they painted them with interesting designs. Each Each customer could then have their very own special rocking horse.

Most of the horses were the normal size for a small child to use and ride. The rocking horse would be kept inside and the child could rock on it for hours.They have also made a very big rocking horse for A customer who　 wanted a large one. It was bigger than a real small horse.

Some people had old rocking horses stored away in their homes. One was more than 50 years old.People have given Debbie and David　 some of these rocking horses to fix up again, The rocking horses look new and people can put them on show in homes. They bring back many happy memories for the owners.

Their hobby has now become a successful and busy business. Choose something you enjoy and make it as your career(职业)，too.

1.How do children ride a rocking horse?

2.How did Debbie and David’s hobby become a business?

3.Why do people keep old rocking horses for years even after their children have grown up?

4.What do you think of Debbie and David?

5.Can you think of a hobby and the hobby can become a business? What is it?

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句子翻译。

1.当我在学校成绩不好时，我很难过。

I am sad _______________________________________________________.

2.我想知道你来大连多久了。

I wonder ______________________________________________________.

3.听了他感人的事迹，我们所有人都情不自禁地哭了。

After hearing his moving stories,______________________________.

4.哦，顺便说-句，不要忘了填表。

Oh, ____________________________________________________________.

5.王老师对她的学生很有耐心，因此她很受欢迎。

Miss Wang_______________________________________________________.

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书面表达。

人生的=路上会遇到不同的人或事，也许不经意的一次遇见就会改变我们的人生。请以“　　　　 changed my life”为题，写一篇英语短文和同学们分享吧。

内容提示：What /Who changed your life? Why?

要求：（1) .将题目补全；

(2）.中心突出，语义连贯，层次清晰，书写规范；

（3）.文中不得出现真实姓名和校名；（4）.词数80左右。

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