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1、2017-2018学年广西省南宁市第三中学高二下学期期末考试英 语注意事项：1答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试题卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。2选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。3非选择题的作答：用签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。4考试结束后，请将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。第I卷（选择题）一、阅读理解Suppose you want to go abroad and learn about the foreign
2、exchange in culture in different countries. Here is some information you may need.Name：Susan Lane Age：22Place：Reykjavik, Iceland, 2010.Cost：$7,000Organization：AFSExperience：“I think it was a turning point in my life. I began to understand more about my own culture by experiencing another culture and
3、 seeing how other people live.”Name：Sara Small Age：23Place：Crivitz, Germany, 2011.Cost：$8,000Organization：EF FoundationExperience：“I love the traveling and I made a lot of friends. I found the European school system to be hard but I am fluent now in German so it was worth it. I did miss my family an
4、d friends in Australia but I would love to do it again.”Name：David Links Age：16Place：Stuttgart, Germany, 2012Cost：$6,000Organization：Southern Cross Cultural ExchangeExperience：“I wanted to try something that was very different in culture. In Germany everything was different but I soon got settled. T
5、he family I was with was great and I really feel as though I have a second family.”Name：Tom Jennings Age：21Place：Conflans, France, 2012.Cost：$7,000Organization：Southern Cross Cultural ExchangeExperience：“There were times when it was difficult but I liked it, experiencing a different culture. You jus
6、t have to adapt to each situation as it comes. If there is one thing you learn when you are on a student-exchange program, it is how to take care of yourself.”Name：Linda Marks Age：19Place：Chonburi Province, Thailand, 2012.Cost：$3,500Organization：Southern Cross Cultural ExchangeExperience：“There are
7、lots of ups and downs, but you always come back for more. I had a few problems but there was always someone to turn to and that was great.”1According to the information, taking part in a foreign exchange program can cost_.A from $6,000 to $8,000 B no more than $7,000C anything from $3,500 D from $3,
8、500 to $8,0002The students who refer to both the good and bad times as an exchange student include _.A Susan Lane and Sara Small B Tom Jennings and Linda MarksC Linda Marks and David Links D Susan Lane and Tom Jennings3As a result of his experience in the foreign exchange program Tom Jennings learnt
9、 to become _.A selfish and defensive B determined and independentC independent and adaptable D defensive and determinedCarri Kessler and her husband Will named their daughter Ottilie after a friend from the U. K, who helped them a lot. However, right after their baby girl was born, the couple notice
10、d a big problem. “No one could remember her name and no one could pronounce it. Were going to keep having to introduce her!” Kessler told T.The situation then grew worse as Kesslers grandmother admitted to sticking Post-it notes around the house to help remind her of Ottilies name which can be prono
11、unced either Ott-ill-ee or Oh-TEEL-ya. Three months after Ottilie was born, the Kesslers have decided to legally change their daughters name. The couple came up with two possible names. They then settled on Margot after talking to a name expert.The Kesslers situation is no exception as an increasing
12、 number of parents experience the same as the Kesslers. According to Baby Center Canada, 11% of its users wish they could change their childrens names due to being over popular, mispronounced or simply unfitting. Parents care a lot more and think a lot more about names now than their parents.To deal
13、 with this, a number of name experts now offer services to help parents choose the right name. Couples have also sought help from the Internet to choose their babys name. However, parents can change their childs name in the event that they regret their choice. In Canada, the rules vary in each provi
14、nce. For instance, in Ontario, the child must have lived in the province for the past 12 months, or since birth if under the age of one. Each of the childs legal guardians (监护人) must also give permission.4Why did Kessler and her husband name their daughter Ottilie?A It was very special and unusual.B
15、 It was at the request at their mother.C It was recommended by a name expert.D It could remind them of their British friend.5Whats the function of the example about the Kesslers?A To ask for advice on their situation.B To introduce the topic of the text.C To show the background of the text.D To stress the importance of a suitable name.6What can we learn from the third paragraph?A The Kesslers experience is not uncommon.B Unfitness is the main reason for changing names.C 11% of Canadians are unsatisfied with their babies names.D Parents always pay mor
