海南省琼海市-学年高二上学期期中英语试卷

海南省琼海市2016-2017学年高二上学期期中英语试卷

　　一、阅读理解

　　Li Ao, a famous Taiwan writer, TV commentator, historian and lawmaker, arrived in Beijing for his first visit to the mainland in 56 years.

　　Li, 70, said he was driven not by nostalgia(怀旧) but by curiosity, insisting he did not come to see the old China he had lived in, but rather “to see the new China”.

　　During a 12-day visit, he will speak to students at three top universities---Peking University tomorrow, Tsing Hua University on Friday and Shanghai’s Fudan University next Monday.

　　He will meet schoolmates of his former primary school in Beijing, visit the Palace Museum and participate in TV programmes and online chats.

　　Waving his new passport before departing Monday from Taipei, Li said he was eager to make his first trip since his family left the mainland in 1949.

　　After visiting Beijing, he will head to Shanghai, where he will give a lecture at Fudan University. After that he will visit Hong Kong and then return to Taiwan on September 30.

　　Last week, at a conference organized by Hong Kong-based Phoenix Satellite Television, Li said he hoped the trip would promote cultural exchanges across the Taiwan Straits.

　　Li was born in the city of Harbin in Northeast China and grew up in Beijing. At the age of 14, he moved with his family to Shanghai and from there to Taiwan in 1949.

　　He is well-known by mainland intellectuals(知识分子) for his satire, sharp commentaries and criticism.

　　He is also honored as a loyal advocate(拥护者)of China’s reunification(重新统一), which he believes is “irresistible”, and has maintained that the sooner reunification comes, the more beneficial it will be for Taiwan.

　　In a related development, Peking University authorities say Li will be permitted to read some ancient books, which are rarely shown to the public.

　　Beijing’s No. 4 Middle School, where Li once studied, also says it plans to give him his student card as a gift. Li published his autobiography(自传) in 20xx. His novels include “Mountaintop Love”.

　　1.What’s the purpose of Li Ao’s visit to the mainland?

　　A.To drop in on his relatives and friends.

　　B.To come to see the old China he had lived in.

　　C.To have a peaceful talk with Chinese government.

　　D.To see the new China and promote cultural exchanges across the Taiwan Straits.

　　2.According to the passage, Li Ao will visit the following EXCEPT _______.

　　A.Nanjing UniversityB.Fudan University

　　C.Tsinghua UniversityD.Peking University

　　3.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?

　　A.Li Ao moved to Taiwan at the age of 14 from Shanghai.

　　B.after visiting Shanghai. Li Ao will also visit Hong Kong.

　　C.Li Ao’s visit to Beijing begins on September 20.

　　D.Beijing’s No. 4 Middle School is Li Ao’s mother school.

　　4.Which is the best title for the passage?

　　A.Famous writer arrives on mainlandB.Li Ao, a famous writer

　　C.Li Ao’s speech to the college studentsD.A peaceful trip to mainland

　　Dear Students,

　　I am delighted to be your guest.

　　I would like to tell you about myself. I have been a news reporter for the past fifteen years. I chose this job so I could travel the world, but the job has taught me many unforgettable lessons. The work is sometimes difficult. I have seenfamines, wars, earthquakes, poverty and death. But I have also seen courage, hope and happiness.

　　In India, I visited a city where there were many homeless children. Some were as young as four years old. They lived in the streets and survived by begging or stealing. But then a wonderful lady called Rosa opened a home for them. Within one year, she was looking after two hundred children. She clothed them, fed them, and taught them. She gave them hope.

　　Another time, I was in Turkey after a terrible earthquake, in one place. I found an old lady whose house was in ruins, her son was missing and rescue workers said there was no chance that he was still alive. But the old lady did not give up hope. For four days, she moved heavy stones one at a time by herself. She did not stop until she found her son. He was alive.

　　Here in China, I met a young boy with a serious condition. He had undergone twenty operations and spent nearly his whole life in hospital. I thought he would be sad, but when I met him, his smile was so warm and welcoming.

　　In life, we need role models that we can admire and learn from. When my life is difficult, I try to remember the courage and goodness of these three people.

　　1.The speaker is giving a speech to students in __________.

　　A.IndiaB.CanadaC.TurkeyD.China

　　2.The underlined word “ famine ” in Paragraph 2 means __________.

　　A.extreme lack of foodB.joyC.luckD.pleasure

　　3.What can we learn about Rosa?

　　A.She’s a rich lady and she likes to help the homeless children.

　　B.She’s a great mother and she looks after the homeless children.

　　C.She’s a kind-hearted woman and she provides houses for the homeless children.

　　D.She’s a good teacher and she teaches the homeless children.

　　4.For what does the speaker admire the Turkish woman and the Chinese boy?

　　A.Their bravery.B.Their luck.C.Their age.D.Their strong mind.

　　A JETLINER slammed into a crowded neighborhood in Medan, Indonesia’s third largest city on Monday. It burst into flames and killed at least 149 people, many of whom were on the ground. Up to 15 passengers survived the crash. Two Chinese business people from Fujian Province were among the dead. The black box has been found and will be the basis for further investigations .The plane belonged to low-cost carrier Mandela Airlines. Indonesia has at least 22 low-cost carriers. Many of them have been forced to cut spending to keep low fares amid intense competition.

　　EXPERTS from the Chinese mainland and Taiwan gathered on Monday to discuss the feasibility of building an underwater tunnel across the Taiwan Straits. This is the fifth time talks have been held since 1998 about constructing the world’s longest underwater tunnel. In January 20xx, the Ministry of Communications announced China’s highway network construction plans for the next 20 years. They include a highway from Beijing to Taipei. The construction of the cross-Straits tunnel has been formally listed in the country’s communications development plan.

　　PRODUCTION of small cars will be encouraged to cut oil consumption, clean smoggy city skies and reduce traffic jams , an official from the National Development and Reform Commission said on Monday . Many big cities in China had previously banned small cars from expressway. However, with international oil prices consistently rising and pressure from China’s oil consumption growing, the bans do not match the national situation.