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湖北省荆州市2017-2018学年高二下学期英语期末考试试卷

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    When someone becomes an annoying presence for you, it means a disaster if you can't face it bravely and overcome it. I learned this 1 in the second year in high school. The shock this experience brought was so great that I felt my 2 was left on the side of the road for dead. That was all it took; one year and one person 3 everything.

    Her name is Jenny. She was the girl who 4 raised her hand and had useful comments about everything. When teachers needed challenging problems answered, they 5 her. And if students needed 6, they went looking for her. I didn't 7 her, but I admit her presence annoyed me. In the first year, as a model student, I was the person everyone 8 and all the teachers trusted. Then she came out of 9! We also had two classes 10. There I got to see what everybody thought of her. When an exam finished, it became a 11 that she got the top grade and it didn't 12 to my classmates whether I was right there, 13 I also got excellent grades. They would cross a desert and 14 her! I was left being denied my presence.15. I felt like not trying anymore.

    I stopped trying to put on a show because no one was 16 anymore. Later, I volunteered at the graduation ceremony. She was palled to make a(n) 17 and discussed their difficulties. I realized all her hard work got her there, not her desire to 18. It finally hit me that Jenny 19 the attention she got. She showed me how big the world is and how 20 a world I used to live in. I'll do my best because I know it will pay off.

(1)
A、plan B、course C、lesson D、excuse
(2)
A、sympathy B、trust C、respect D、pride
(3)
A、remembered B、changed C、proved D、checked
(4)
A、only B、still C、always D、never
(5)
A、turned to B、called up C、talked about D、cared for
(6)
A、friends B、answers C、news D、money
(7)
A、stop B、hurt C、follow D、hate
(8)
A、noticed B、protected C、missed D、served
(9)
A、nowhere B、everywhere C、somewhere D、anywhere
(10)
A、first B、again C、alone D、together
(11)
A、fact B、challenge C、standard D、chance
(12)
A、return B、occur C、happen D、matter
(13)
A、once B、as if C、even if D、since
(14)
A、ask B、help C、remind D、control
(15)
A、Frightened B、Confused C、Bored D、Heartbroken
(16)
A、hosting B、chatting C、laughing D、watching
(17)
A、decision B、attempt C、speech D、appointment
(18)
A、break up B、give up C、take off D、show off
(19)
A、loved B、needed C、deserved D、escaped
(20)
A、lonely B、small C、peaceful D、dark
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 阅读理解

I came across an image recently of a distance runner with a message that told readers to persevere (坚持) at all costs. It reminded me of a conversation I had. My colleague's teaching assistant was asking for my advice. He wanted to know when to quit something. He described how he'd been playing an online game with people for some time. It hadn't been very fun lately, but there was always that small chance of a reward (upgraded equipment, etc). 

I inquired further about his relationship with the players and his gains from the game. I then discussed the sunk cost dilemma, a concept I studied in advanced school due to its personal impact. In high school, I applied to five universities, planning to choose the cheapest one. SUU offered the best scholarship, and after paying a $100 commitment fee, I heard back from another school with an even better scholarship. Despite the new offer, I stayed committed to SUU, believing that switching schools, even if it meant acknowledging the "wasted" $ 100, would have been the wiser financial choice. 

A rational (理性的) decision maker is not ruled by past investments, but weighs future outcomes. I didn't focus on future outcomes when weighing colleges. I focused on the money I sunk into SUU. Rather than evaluating future career options, I focused on the fact that I'd already taken elementary education courses. 

I'm not the only one that's fallen prey to this. I wear clothes I dislike simply because I spent money on them (and that money won't come back). Unhealthy relationships last because of the invested time (leading to more unhappy years). However, time, effort, or money that you've invested doesn't mean you should continue. Society often stresses perseverance — never quit, never give up, don't waste. However, only you know your right path. Walking away can be the toughest choice. You might realize a path you're on is no longer the right one or never was.

阅读理解

As summer approaches, many kids and teenagers may find that they have more time in hand. One great way to make use of the extra time is to go on an adventure and travel. Clearly, I am not a naturally adventurous person, but I have found that taking the risk and challenging myself to explore and travel to unfamiliar places can be a very rewarding experience.

Because I am usually quite busy during the school year, most of my travels take place during the summer. Over the past few summers, I have hiked in the Grand Canyon, explored Niagara Falls, and camped out in upstate New York. Although these experiences are varied, they are similar in that they instil (逐渐灌输 )a sense of appreciation for nature and a more balanced view on life. When I hiked in the Grand Canyon, for example, I was in awe (敬畏) of the geological influences that shaped the canyon.

Adventures, of course, are not limited to hiking. There are many other choices, such as camping, volunteering in a foreign environment and travelling to different countries. In my opinion, adventures are more enjoyable with family or a few friends. There is a sense of bonding that one only gets through spending time together in outdoor adventures. For example, when I was in Boy Scouts, I often went on weekend camping trips with my friends. When I came back from a Boy Scouts camping trip, I often was eager to go outside more and explore the parks and nature around me.

Next fall, I will attend college. In the meantime though, I hope to make the most of my summer to explore and travel. Now, I am planning on hiking and camping out in Maine.

When I visited Maine last fall, I was amazed by how beautiful it was and the tall trees and coasts that exist, and I really hope to enjoy the beauty of nature there this summer.

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。

Power of Self Talk

Life is like a big swing. dangling between the depths of happiness and sadness. To overcome tough times you have to cheer yourself up. When you are feeling low and confused, this can be done effectively by self-talk.

{#blank#}1{#/blank#}It can be effectively used for soul searching. When talking to ourselves, we hardly lie as our conscience controls our speech. Self talk is useful because when we speak out our thoughts, it makes a larger effect on our brain.{#blank#}2{#/blank#}This repetition talks and thoughts pass message to our brain.

Self-talk is a software, which when properly loaded onto our mind directs ourselves for better results and a healthy mind. Actually many times in our life, we find others advising us to do better in studies, sports, life etc. We usually blank our cars out of their suggestions.{#blank#}3{#/blank#}And when something comes from within you, you always try your best to do it.

If you are a shy person and you want to be the outgoing person like your friend next door, all you need to do is talk to yourself.{#blank#}4{#/blank#}" I am a natural born speaker." "I do like people and speaking comes naturally to me." "I just have to be ready to listen and speak". If you are highly confident to do better, there is no better motivator(动机) than self-talk.{#blank#}5{#/blank#}.

A. So guys start talking.

B. Every person loves to be loved.

C. Self-talk can thus improve our status.

D. Self-talk is a way of talking to oneself.

E. It is because it doesn't come from within us.

F. Tell yourself with all the sincerity and emotions that "I can be like him."

G. Our brain then receives the same message from the mind as well as the ears.

阅读下面短文,从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

One teacher had two students. One of them had a positive vision while the other had the 1 one.

One day, the teacher 2 for a park with both the students and while wandering in the garden, they 3 a mango tree from which some ripe and juicy mangoes were 4 . On seeing this, the teacher thought to 5 both of his students. Then, he asked the first one, "My dear child, what do you think of this mango tree?"

The student answered instantly, "Teacher, in spite of people 6 this tree with stones, it gives us sweet and juicy mangoes. It does 7 but still it gives us fruits. I wish all human beings learn this important 8 from the mango tree-to share their 9 even if they have to suffer for this."

After that, the teacher asked the other student the same question. The student 10 answered, "Teacher, this mango tree is no good and will not give mangoes by itself but only when we hit it with stones and 11 . Therefore, we should hit it hard to get sweet mangoes from it. That is the only way to 12 these mangoes. It is also clear from this tree that in order to get good 13 from others, we need to be violent and only when we become violent, then and only then will we get 14 ."

The teacher was delighted with the answer given by the first student because he had an admirable vision and 15 the tree with positive vision.

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Volunteering has been a way of life for me for the past five years since I was fifteen.

In 2020 I1 with a newly founded social enterprise, which conducted cooking lessons for visually impaired (视障) trainee2 . I absolutely loved it as it involved meaningful 3 with people and I was fully4 throughout the entire time I was there. This was unlike some other types of volunteering, which may involve mostly behind-the-scenes work that can get5 after a while.

We called ourselves "sighted assistants" and each of us was6 with a visually impaired trainee chef. As a volunteer, I would walk with the trainee to the Enabling Village7 , and then ensure their 8 as they learned to cook a new dish. This included helping them9 the position of the sink, ensuring proper use of electrical appliances,10 boiling and hot objects, as well as being careful with knives among other things.

Being there with them made me truly11 appreciate how difficult life can be when you are partially sighted or completely blind. Every tiny task12 requires massive effort. There are so many people with visual impairments, I realized13 . While medicine still does not have the power to cure all of these conditions, we are never short of ways to empower these individuals by making life14 easier and 15 more meaningful for them.

 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。

Many years ago, I worked in a marathon(马拉松). I was required to stand by the road to give out water to the runners. I felt so excited to see all different kinds of runners who passed by and 1 took a cup of water. Some walked past, some jogged past and a few rushed past.

The next year, I signed up for the 2 and gave it a try. With 3 running practice, I just wanted to finish.

On the day of the race, it was terribly hot. Only after 2 miles, I felt sweat 4 off me and my legs swelling (肿胀). I began to5 , "Why am I doing this? What was I thinking? I must be 6 ." And at one moment, I said to myself: "I am never doing this again." For the following miles, I jogged. I walked. I jogged and walked. At times, I wonder if I could 7 .

Near the end, a 70-year-old man rushed past me, very fast, and I felt a little 8 that I was more than 50 years younger than him and I couldn't keep up with him. But then I 9 something: he was running his race and I was running mine. He had abilities, training and 10 for himself and I had mine. How often in life do we 11 ourselves with others and feel disappointed in ourselves when we really shouldn't?

We are all unique human beings with unique 12 . It's really no good focusing on others' race. I decided that I would not 13 running, and that one day I would be one of those elderly people who were still running races. As I crossed the finishing line, I was 14 of myself.

In life we all have those moments when we compare ourselves with others. It's natural but don't allow these moments to weaken you. Turn them into 15 and let them inspire you.

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