2018-2019学年高二英语上学期9月期初考试试题.doc

2018-2019学年高二英语上学期9月期初考试试题第一部分 单项填空 (共20小题，每小题1分，满分20分)1. _ our great disappointment, it rained every day of the trip. A. By B. To C. In D. With2. I think you should phone Jenny and say sorry to her. -_. It was not my fault. A. Not possible B. No chance C. No way D. Not at all3. Whoever has helped to save the drowning girl is worth _. A. praised B. being praised C. to praise D. praising 4. A great many books_ every year, but only a small quantity of them_ well.A. have published; sells B. have been published; sellC. have been published; sells D. has been published; sell5. I met one of the boys who_ by the headmaster at the meeting.A. were praised B. is praised C. praised D. has praised6. If children are badly_, they will behave badly. A. brought in B. brought out C. brought backD. brought up7. Youre fortunate enough to escape for drunken driving, but dont drink again.A. fitting B. to fine C. being fined D. to be fined8. The snow lasted a week, _a serious traffic confusion in the whole area.A. caused B. causing C. to cause D. cause9. More than _ of the land in the park _ covered with trees and grass.Atwo fifth；is Btwo fifth；are Ctwo fifths；are Dtwo fifths；is10. We shouldnt do that dangerous experiment _ the teacher is with us.Aif not Bif Cunless Das long as11. What a special flower! Oh, Ive just produced it by _several different varieties.Amixing Binvolving Cconverting Dcrossing12. He thought that the key to _ people was to have more rice and to produce it more quickly.Afeed Bfeeding Cfed Dbeing fed13. Mike was in poor health so his wife _ him to smoke and drink, but it didnt help.A. forbade B. allowed C. encouraged D. prevented14. Houston Rockets won a _ victory over L.A.Lakers by 98:97 in the final basketball match.A. risky B. narrow C. slight D. brief15. I paid $50 for the shoes but it turned out I got _.They only cost half of the money.A. ripped off B. shown off C. cut off D. kicked off16. The garden is _ with the sweet smell of flowers.A. full B. heavy C. busy D. pleased17. Tom, you _ leave all your clothes on the floor like this! A. wouldnt B. mustnt C. neednt D. may not18. In order to keep pace with times, we must the rapidly changing society.A. stick to B. devote to C. react to D. adapt to19. The suspect claimed TV with his family when the house caught fire.A. watching B. to be watching C. having watched D. to have watched20. They promise that they will finish the project in a month, but I remain _ about their claim.A. optimistic B. concerned C. mysterious D. sceptical第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分)第一节 （共15小题，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。People in the United States honor their parents with two special days：Mothers Day on the second Sunday in May and Fathers Day on the third Sunday in June. These days are to show love and respect for parents. They raise their children and educate them to be responsible citizens. They give love and care. These two days offer an opportunity to think about the changing roles of mothers and fathers. More mothers now work outside the home and more fathers must help with childcare.These two special days are celebrated in many different ways. On Mothers Day, people wear carnations. A red one symbolizes a living mother. A white one shows that the mother is dead. Many people attend religious services to honor parents. Its also a day when people whose parents are dead visit the cemetery. On these days families get together at home as well as in restaurants. They often have outdoor barbecues (野烤野餐) for Fathers Day. These are days of fun and good feelings and memories.Another tradition is to give cards and gifts. Children make them in school. Many people make their own presents. These are more valued than those bought in stores. Its not the value of the gift that is important, but the thought that counts. Greeting card stores, florists, candy makers, bakers, phone panies and other stores do lots of business during these holidays.21Which is not a reason for children to show love and respect for parents?AParents bring up children. BParents give love and care to children.CParents educate children to be good persons. DParents pass away before children grow up.22What do you know from the passage?ABoth festivals are in May. BFewer women worked outside the home in the past.CNot all the children respect their parents. DFathers are not as important as mothers at home.23On Mothers Day and Fathers Day _.Apeople usually have family parties Beveryone goes to the cemeteryCchildren always go to parents home Dhandmade cards are the most valuable gifts24What do you think “florists” do?AThey sell flowers. BThey make bread or pastry.CThey offer enough room for having family parties.DThey sell special clothes for Mothers Day and Fathers Day.BMy grandmother was from a town in Michigan. Summer after summer，I enjoyed staying with my grandparents as a young child. I was from the city and loved the small town they lived in. People knew everyone，their kids，their pets，their ancestors. The bond with them continued to grow as I grew and they got older. Grandma was always using her hands for something exciting. She would make little sandwiches and wed have tea parties. Shed make beautiful quilts for each one. I remember the small thimble(顶针) she would use while doing her needle work.A few years ago，when Grandma left this earth，I bid farewell to a loving grandmother. How quickly our lives can change. We had just had tea together a couple of months earlier，on her 91st birthday.I missed her very much. On one particular birthday，when I was feeling a little low，something happened to make me feel like she was sharing that special day with me. I was arranging some colorful pillows that she had made，and suddenly I felt something inside one pillow. It was small and hard. I moved the object to a seam(接缝) that I carefully opened，and to my delight out came a tiny silver thimble！How happy I was to find something that had been a part of her. Not realizing it had fallen off her finger，I pictured her sewing it in that little pillow that I just happened to place on my bedspread that day. I carefully laid the thimble alongside the others Ive collected over the years，where I could continue to see the gift God chose to reveal to me. What a precious memory of a very special lady who somehow，I knew，was laughing in delight at sewing her thimble inside my pillow.I made some tea，using my best china，as Grandma always did，and enjoyed my tea and Grandmas thimble. What a wonderful birthday that was!25The author liked staying with her grandparents because_.Athey often bought her some gifts Bshe was curious about people and things thereCshe could have tea parties and eat sandwiches Dshe could learn to sew quilts26How did the author feel when she found the silver thimble?ASad. BProud. CLucky. DCheerful.27It can be inferred from the passage that the silver thimble_.Awas the item the author had been trying to find Bwas the most treasured possession of GrandmaCwas very precious to the author Dwas a birthday gift Grandma had given the author28What is the best title for the passage?AA Little Pillow BGrandmas Silver Thimble CMy Grandparents DMy ChildhoodCIt was Thanksgiving morning and in the crowded kitchen of my small home I was busy preparing the traditional Thanksgiving turkey when the doorbell rang. I opened the front door and saw two small children in rags huddling together inside the storm door on the top step.“Any old papers，lady？”asked one of them.I was busy. I wanted to say “no” until I looked down at their feet. They were wearing thin little sandals，wet with heavy snow.“e in and Ill make you a cup of hot cocoa.”They walked over and sat down at the table. Their wet sandals left marks upon the floor. I served them cocoa and bread with jam to fight against the cold outside. Then I went back to the kitchen and started again on my household budget.The silence in the front room struck me. I looked in. The girl held the empty cup in her hands，looking at it. The boy asked in a flat voice，“Lady，are you rich？”I looked at my shabby slipcovers(家具套)The girl put her cup back in its saucer carefully and said，“Your cups match your saucers.” Her voice was hungry with a need that no amount of food could supply. They left after that，holding their bundles of papers against the wind. They hadnt said “Thank you.” They didnt need to. They had reminded me that I had so much for which to be grateful. Plain blue china cups and saucers were only worth five pence. But they matched.I tasted the potatoes and stirred the meat soup. Potatoes and brown meat soup，a roof over our heads，my man with a good steady jobthese matched，too.I moved the chairs back from the fire and cleaned the living room. The muddy prints of small sandals were still wet upon my floor. Let them be for a while，I thought，just in case I should begin to forget how rich I am.29Two children came to the writers front door because _Ait was Thanksgiving Day Bthey were beggars Cthey wanted old papers Dthey wanted a cup of cocoa30Why did the writer let the children in?AShe showed great pity on them. BShe had old papers to sell.CShe wanted to invite them to her Thanksgiving feast. DShe wanted them to see how rich she was.31 From the passage，we can infer that whether you are rich depends on _.Ahow much money you have had Bhow you feel about your lifeChow you have helped others Dwhat job your husband is doing32 The writer left the muddy prints of small sandals on the floor for a while to _.Ashow her husband that someone had e Bremind her that she had helped two childrenCremind her that she was very rich in the neighborhood Dremind her how life should beDI remember great Christmas with my family，but I never understood why my mom would cry on each Christmas.When I was growing up，we struggled as a family. My parents were living the American dream. We moved to the US when I was one year old. My mom was already a doctor，but unfortunately，the US didnt recognize her degree and she had to do it all over again. My dad，with his bachelors degree in finance from the Philippines，wasnt looked at as equal to another person with the same degree，so his degree and former job experience were ignored. But he knew he had to provide food for us，so he worked as a bus boy at Dennys. As the years passed，my dad got a job as a bank teller，trying to get back into the business world. He also did a parttime job as a manager for Taco Bueno to pay the bills. My mom worked two shifts(轮班) in a clinic.You see，their road was tough. They believed that as long as they worked hard，finally they would be able to give their daughters a life full of opportunities and a Christmas full of gifts.I didnt quite understand the tears in my moms eyes when we opened our gifts，but I do now. As a mother，I get it. For a parent，Christmas is so much more. We want to give our children the list of toys whispered near Santas ears. We want to see little faces light up when they see their wish list in front of their eyes. When mom saw us open the gifts，she saw our smiles and was delighted and couldnt help crying.Twnety-five years later，my parents gave my sisters and me just thatnot just material things but opportunities to go to college without the worries of student loans(贷款)，travel，dream weddings and so on. My parents gave us the American dream. Im so proud of them.33The writers mother cried on each Christmas probably because _.Ashe had nothing to eat on Christmas Bshe had too much pressure from her jobCshe regretted having moved to a new countryDshe was delighted that her kids Christmas wishes were satisfied34We know when the writers family moved to America，_.Athe mother got a job in a clinic easily Bthey lived a very hard life at firstCthey were not confident about their future Dthe fathers bachelors degree helped him a lot35What did the father do in the very beginning after arriving in America?AHe worked as a doctor. BHe worked as a bus boy. CHe worked as a bank teller. DHe worked as a parttime manager.第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）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。 How to Do Well in ExamsDo not underestimate the power of revision in the days and hours before an examination. The closer you are to the exam，the more chance you have of storing and retaining crucial information. But do not overdo it._36_ An effective daily routine can help you through an exam period，so in the days leading up to your first exam，get into the habit of being up and ready to work by game. It can be a shock to the system after months of working to your own timetable to be mentally alert at that time if you have not prepared for it.On the day of the exam，have a good breakfast，pack two of everything you need (pens，pencils，erasers，etc.)，then make your way to the examination hall in good time._37_Once in your seat，simply pause for a few seconds and collect your thoughts. Close your eyes and take in a few slow，deep breathes to help you relax. When you turn over the test paper，spend a short period reading through all the instructions and questions，paying particular attention to key verbs such as “discuss”，“pare” and “evaluate”._38_ It is wise always to allow for 10 minutes at the end of the exam to give yourself time to go back over your answers. Once you have selected the questions you wish to tackle，begin by attempting the one you think is your strongest. It will give you more confidence when you see a wellanswered question down on the paper. Also remember to write clearly，and do not be afraid to express the unexpected：after all，examiners can get very bored marking stereotypical answers._39_ If you do need something else to focus on to help collect your thoughts，choose a fixture in the room，such as the ceiling or anything else that will not allow you to be distracted.Finally，once you have finished，never hang around outside afterwards to attend the discussion by other students._40_ADo not arrive too early，though，as other peoples anxiety can be infectious，and you may suffer from unnecessary panic.BTry not to be tempted to look at those around you，or at the clock.CWhen you get home，read the examination paper through and look up all the words you didnt understand.DSleep，exercise and relaxation are all just as important.EMap out a quick plan of points you wish to make and how much time you should spend on each question.FGo and have a wellearned rest，then prepare for your next exam.GUnderestimate the test in your mind.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空 (共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分)阅读下面短文。从短文后各题所给的四个选项A、B、C、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。Lang Lang is a world-class young pianist who grew up in Shenyang. He went to a piano school in Beijing when he was just eight. “You need _41_ ,” his father said. “But if you dont work hard, no fortune will e.”What made him sad was 42 his piano teacher in Beijing didnt like him. “You have no talent(天赋). You will never be a pianist.” 43 a nine-year-old boy Lang Lang was badly _44 . He decided that he didnt want to be a _45 any more. For the next two weeks he didnt touch the piano. _46 , his father didnt push, but waited.Luckily, the day came when his teacher asked him to 47 some holiday songs. He didnt want to, but as he placed his fingers on the piano key, he 48 that he could show others that he had talent_49_.That day he told his father _50 he had been waiting to hear that he wanted to study with a new teacher. 51 that point on, everything turned around.He started 52 petitions(比赛). In the 1994 International Young Pianists petition, when it was 53 that Lang Lang had won, he was too 54 to hold back his tears. Soon 55 was clear that he couldnt stay in China foreverhe had to play on the worlds big _56 . In 1997 Lang Lang _57 again, this time to Philadelphia, U.S. There he spent two years practicing, and by 1999 he had worked hard enough for fortune to take over. After his 58 performance at Chicagos Ravinia Festival, gigs(特邀演出 ) in Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall started _59 . Lang Lang finally worked to reach the place where fortune spots(发现) him, and lets him 60 .41.A. exercise B. fortune C. knowledge D. wealth42.A. whether B. why C. when D. that43.A. Like B. With C. To D. As44.A. hurt B. weakened C. ruined D frightened45.A. singer B pianist C. conductor D. player46.A. Hopefully B. Patiently C. Wisely D. Painfully47.A. play B. sing C. write D. study48.A. seemed B. admitted C. noticed D. realized49.A. in all B. above all C. after all D. at all50.A. that B. what C. which D. when51.A. From B. At C. Since D. After52.A. receiving B. accepting C. winning D. beating53. A. told B. mentioned C. announced D. recognized54. A. excited B. encouraged C. shocked D. satisfied55. A. this B. it C. that D. what56. A. concerts B. tours C. petitions D. stages57.A. started B. left C. moved D. performed58. A. successful B. cheerful C. respectful D. meaningful59. A. pulling B. breaking C. falling D. pouring60. A. brighten B. shine C. admire D. develop第二节：阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不超过3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。（每小题1.5分，共15分）Mr. Johnson lived in the woods with his wife and children. He owned _61_ farm, which looked almost abandoned. _62_ (lucky), he also had a cow which produced milk every day. He sold or exchanged some of the milk in the towns nearly _63_ other food and made cheese and butter for the family with what _64_ (leave). The cow was their only means of support, in fact. One day, the cow was eating grass _65_ it began to rain heavily. While making great efforts to run away, she _66_ (fall) over the hill and died. Then the Johnson tried to make a living _67_ the cow. In order to support his family, Mr. Johnson began to plant herbs and vegetables. Since the plants took a while to grow, he started cutting down trees _68_ (sell) the wood. Thinking about his childrens clothes, he started growing cotton too. When harvest came around, he was already selling herbs, vegetables and cotton in the market _69_ people from the town met regularly. Now it occurred to _70_ that his farm had much potential and that the death of the cow was a bit of luck.第四部分：单词拼写 在空白处填入单词的正确形式。（每小题1分，共10分）71The public should be _(教育)in how to use energy more efficiently.72. This is an important