2018年高二英语下学期期中试题.doc

xx年高二英语下学期期中试题第二部分 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、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Visiting Joshua Tree National Park, CaliforniaJoshua Tree National Park is nearly 800,000 acres (英亩) large and surrounds parts of the Mojave and Colorado Deserts in South-central California. Although deserted at first sight, the park is full of wildlife and provides a variety of entertainment activities from hiking to climbing. Within a three-hour drive, Joshua Tree National Park takes at least a full day to visit.Things to dol Hiking opportunities within the park include several choices, from 12 self-guided nature routines to all-day back-country hikes.l Joshua Tree NP has nine camping grounds, and back-country camping is also allowed.l Rock climbing is a popular activity in the park, which has 10 mountains greater than 5, 000 feet in height. When to visitJoshua Tree NP is open 365 days a year, although the best time to visit is October through April, when temperature is milder. The peak season is when the wild flowers bloom, and the summer months are the least crowded.What to bringIn addition to your camera and telescope, be sure to carry lots of water. Park and guiding maps can be picked up at any of the three visitor centers.FeesParking fees: You can buy a seven-day vehicle permit (周票) for $ 15, a single entry permit for $ 5, or Joshua Tree National Park annual (每年的) pass for $ 60.l Camping fees: They vary by camping ground21. When is the best time to visit Joshua Tree NP? A. SeptemberB. March C. JuneD. May 22.If one goes to Joshua Tree NP by car and stays there for 9 days, how much at least one should pay for the parking fees? A. $ 60B. $ 15C. $ 25D. $ 3023.What can be inferred from the text? A. The camping fees at the nine camping grounds are different. B. Tourists can easily visit the whole park within a day. C. There are guides for nature trails.D. Tourists must take park and trail maps with them when visiting the park BHome to me means a sense of familiarity and nostalgia（怀旧）. Its fun to e home. It looks the same. It smells the same. Youll realize whats changed is you. Home is where we can remember pain，love，and some other experiences: We parted here; My parents met here; I won three championships here. If I close my eyes，I can still have a clear picture in mind of my first home. I walk in the door and see a brown sofa surrounding a low glasstop wooden table. To the right of the living room is my first bedroom. Its empty，but its where my earliest memories are. There is the dining room table where I celebrated birthdays，and where I cried on Halloweenwhen I didnt want to wear the skirt my mother made for me. I always liked standing on that table because it made me feel tall and strong. If I sit at this table，I can see my favorite room in the house，my parents room. It is simple: a brown wooden dresser lines the right side of the wall next to a television and a couple of photos of my grandparents on each side. Their bed is my safe zone. I can jump on it anytimewaking up my parents if I am scared or if I have an important announcement that cannot wait until the morning. Im lucky because I know my first home still exists. It exists in my mind and heart，on a physical property （住宅） on West 64th street on the western edge of Los Angeles. It is proof I lived，I grew and I learned. Sometimes when I feel lost，I lie down and shut my eyes，and I go home. I know its where Ill find my family，my dogs，and my belongings. I purposely leave the window open at night because I know Ill be reproached by Mom. But I dont mind，because I want to hear her say my name，which reminds me Im home. 24. Why does the author call her parents bed her “safe zone”？ AIt is her favorite place to play. BHer parents always play together with her there. CHer grandparents photos are lined on each side. DHer needs can be satisfied there. 25. What can be learned from the passage? AThe old furniture is still in the authors first bedroom. BThe author can still visit her first physical home in Los Angeles. CThe authors favorite room in her first home is the dining room. DMany people of the authors age can still find their first physical homes. 26. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “reproached” in Paragraph 5? Apunished Bbeaten Cblamed Dteased 27What is the authors purpose of writing this passage? ATo look back on her childhood. BTo declare how much she loves her first house. CTo describe the state of her family. DTo express how much she is attached to her home. CHerbal medicine (草药), which has been used for medicinal purposes, is the use of plants to treat diseases. Many herbalists use the entire plant, from the flowers, stems, leaves, and roots, in the form of everything from teas to pills. These plants contain natural, chemical things that can treat the body for a variety of diseases- such as allergies, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, migraine, chronic fatigue, and cancer, among others.Nowadays an increasing number of people prefer to adopt these plants to treat their diseases because, pared with chemical medicine, herbal medicine has its own advantages. Herbal medicine and remedies (治疗) are more effective than chemical medicine for certain diseases. The chemical medicine given by a chemist could have certain negative side effects. However, many of the herbal medicine and remedies do not have negative side effects. If any, they are softer than chemical medicine. Obesity is the cause of many of the health problems. Herbal medicine can help weight-loss more effectively and improve overall health.However, the cure using herbal medicine and supplements (营养品) would take some time, and therefore people are supposed to possess enough patience. Worse still, herbal medicine contains a variety of ingredients (成分) and people have to be sure that their body agrees with the ingredients and that it is not allergic (过敏).A point worth mentioning here is herbal remedies and medicine for certain illnesses may have negative side effects. These side effects may not be shown at once, but would take months or even years. In the early stages, if the herbal medicine is not agreeing with you, it is wise to stop using it.When used correctly and directed by doctors, herbs can help treat a variety of diseases. But keep in mind that the herbal medicine industry is not regulated, so herbal products are often misleading and may contain additives (添加剂) and that are not listed on the label (标签). Some herbs may cause allergic reactions or interact with other drugs, and some are poisonous if used improperly or at high doses (剂量). Taking herbs on your own increases your risk.28What is the main idea of Paragraph 1?A. The origin of herbal medicine. B. The history of herbal medicine.C. The definition and function of herbal medicine. D. The naturally harmless characteristics of herbal medicine.29How does the author explain the advantages of herbal medicine?A. By using examples. B. By making a parison.C. By analyzing research statistics. D. By performing lots of experiments.30What is the authors attitude towards herbal medicine?A. Negative. B. Disapproving. C. Unclear. D. Supportive.31Which of the following will the author agree with?A. Choose safe herbal medicine freely.B. Take herbal medicine under the guidance of doctors.C. Use herbs together because the bination is more effective.D. Purchase herbal medicine from reliable manufacturers to ensure quality.DResearchers in the psychology department at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) have discovered a major difference in the way men and women respond to stress. This difference may explain why men are more likely to suffer from stress-related disorders.Until now, psychological research has maintained that both men and women have the same “fight-or-flight” reaction to stress. In other words, individuals either react with aggressive behavior, such as verbal or physical conflict (“fight”), or they react by withdrawing from the stressful situation (“flight”). However, the UCLA research team found that men and women have quite different biological and behavioral responses to stress. While men often react to stress in the fight-or-flight response, women often have another kind of reaction which could be called “tend and befriend”. That is, they often react to stressful conditions by protecting and nurturing their young (“tend”), and by looking for social contact and support from others-especially other females (“befriend”).Scientists have long known that in the fight-or-flight reaction to stress, an important role is played by certain hormones released by the body. The UCLA research team suggests that the female tend-or-befriend response is also based on a hormone. This hormone, called oxytocin, has been studied in the context of childbirth, but now it is being studied for its role in the response of both men and women to stress. The principal investigator, Dr. Shelley E. Taylor, explained that “animals and people with high levels of oxytocin are calmer, more relaxed, more social, and less anxious.” While men also secrete(分泌) oxytocin, its effects are reduced by male hormones.In terms of everyday behavior, the UCLA study found that women are far more likely than men to seek social contact when they are feeling stressed. They may phone relatives or friends, or ask directions if they are lost.The study also showed how fathers and mothers responded differently when they came home to their family after a stressful day at work. The typical father wanted to be left alone to enjoy some peace and quiet. For a typical mother, coping with a bad day at work meant focusing her attention on her children and their needs.The differences in responding to stress may explain the fact that women have lower frequency of stress-related disorders such as high blood pressure or aggressive behavior. The tend-and-befriend regulatory(调节的) system may protect women against stress, and this may explain why women on average live longer than men.32. The UCLA study shows that in response to stress, men are more likely than women to .A. turn to friends for help B. solve a conflict calmlyC. find an escape from reality D. seek fort from children33. Which of the following is true about oxytocin according to the passage?A. Men have a higher level of oxytocin than women.B. People with low levels of oxytocin are more relaxed.C. Both animals and people have high levels of oxytocin.D. Oxytocin has more of an effect on women than on men.34. What can be learned from the passage?A. Male hormones help build up the bodys resistance to stress.B. In a family a mother cares more about children than a father does.C. Biological differences lead to different behavioral responses to stress.D. The UCLA study was designed to confirm previous research findings.35. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?A. How men and women get over stress. B. How men and women suffer from stress.C. How researchers overe stress problems.D. How researchers handle stress-related disorders.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共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。People who are confident really seem to be naturally outstanding and just seem to do everything with more styles than others. 36 It is a habit that everyone can develop in life. Try these simple tips to drill and build up your confidence:1. Admit your shortings calmly.Do not try to flee from them or cover them. Face them bravely. 37 Fight against them every day until the day when you could break away and conquer them.2. Dress for self-confidence.38 And therefore pay attention to your dress, display your unique physical advantages and exhibit your best image. In addition, on formal occasions such as a business conference or a wedding ceremony, elegant dressing contributes to building your confidence.3. 39 You should break your routine that deals with the work passively. Concentrate your efforts immediately on overing it, because it will make your restless mind at ease and build your self-confidence.4. Be positive.Feel pity neither on yourself nor on others. If you are used to hating and accusing yourself, others would tend to do that and believe it. Instead, you should speak positively about yourself, your progress, and your bright future. 40 A. Dont judge a person by appearance.B. Build your confident vocabulary.C. Dont put off what you eventually have to do.D. Actually, true self-confidence is neither born nor acquired overnight.E. By doing so, you would encourage your growth in a positive direction.F. Then talk about them to a reliable mate, a friend or a family member.G. Your appearance could put you into embarrassment or increase your confidence.第三部分 英语知识运用（共三节，满分55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。Whenever Michael Carl goes out to dinner with friends, he plays something called the “phone stack” game: Everyone 41 their phones in the middle of the table; whoever looks at their device before the check arrives 42 for dinner.Brandon Holley had trouble 43 her mobile phone when she got home from work. So about six months ago, she 44 putting her phone into a milk tin the moment she walked in. It remains there until after dinner. And Mare Jacobs, a fashion designer, didnt 45 to sleep close to a beeping gadget. So he 46 digital devices from his bedroom a house rule he 47 with audiences during a recent screening of Disconnect.As smart phones 48 to make their way into our lives, and wearable devices like Google Glass 49 to destroy our personal space even further, overtaxed users are carving out their own device-free zones. Whether its a physical 50 (no ipads at the dinner table) or a conceptual one (turn off devices by 11 p.m.), users say these disconnecting 51 are improving their relationships.“Disconnecting is a luxury that we all 52 ,” said Lesley, a writer who keeps her phone away from the dinner table at home. “The expectation that we must always be 53 to employers, colleagues and family creates a real problem in trying to 54 private time. But that private time is more important than ever.”A popular method for disconnecting is to choose a box for your cellphone, like the milk tin that Ms. Holley uses. “ 55 my phone is buzzing or lighting up, its still a distraction, so it 56 in the box.” said Ms. Holley. Others choose new 57 . “No screens after 11 p.m.” said Ari. Melber, a TV host. “Now evenings are more 58 and I am sleeping better.” he added.Sleep is a big factor, which is why some 59 to leave their phones out of their bedrooms. So does Mare Jacobs. “It 60 is a headclearer and distinguishes daytime and sleep time.”41. A. stores B. organizesC. arrangesD. places42. A. pays B. waits C. prepares D. reaches 43. A. examining B. ignoringC. missingD. finding44. A. stopped B. forgot C. began D. suggested45. A. hateB. want C. expectD. refuse46. A. bannedB. lostC. collectedD. adjusted47. A. talked B. agreedC. providedD. shared48. A. intendB. chooseC. continueD. happen49. A. defend B. threaten C. improveD. occupy50. A. barrier B. sufferingC. issue D. disadvantage51. A. methods B. performancesC. activities D. achievements52. A. learn B. consider C. accept D. need53. A. dependableB. available C. friendlyD. appealing54. A. figure out B. save up C. set asideD. take up55. A. UnlessB. IfC. Until D. Although56. A. goesB. fills C. buries D. lays57. A. games B. orders C. stepsD. rules58. A. flexible B. urgentC. relaxingD. upsetting59. A. admitB. preferC. refuse D. permit60. A. definitelyB. rarely C. finallyD. originally第II卷第三部分英语知识运用(共三节, 满分55分)第二节(共10小题; 每小题1. 5分, 满分15分)阅读下面材料, 在空白处填入适当的内容 (1个单词) 或括号内单词的正确形式。The Internet recently raised its eyebrows after Chinese state media claimed that online shopping, high-speed rail, bike sharing and electronic payment systems are Chinas “four new great inventions.”Last week, Xinhua News Agency said the country deserved credit for the discoveries, 61 (pare) them to the inventions of ancient China: pass, gunpowder, paper, and printing.According to SCMP, the so-called “four new great inventions” were based 62 last years research conducted by the Silk Road Research Institute. In a survey, Chinas foreign students from 20 countries near the “Belt and Road Initiative” 63 (ask) to pick Chinas “four new inventions” that they wanted their home countries 64 (use).Xinhuas article notes that “Among 65 four, online shopping was invented and pioneered by Michael Aldrich in the UK in 1979, while the Japanese operated the first modern high-speed rail in 1964. 66 it is Chinese people that bring the inventions to the worlds top level with 67 (they) intelligence and creativity.”Despite the origins, in recent years, a number of Chinas technological 68 (advance) have been making their moves in the world. Among them, four stand out with a reputation of Chinas “four great new inventions” in modern times, 69 have made the daily life of the public more 70 (convenience).第三节 基础词汇检测根据下列句子所给汉语意思或英语单词，写出空缺处单词的正确形式（每空1分，共10分）71. We are p_ to wele you as our speaker this evening.(荣幸的)72. He presented two solutions, of which the _ (后者) seemed much better.73. On _ of our school, I would like to express our warm wele to you.(代表) 74. All these _mentioned above do exist in our society.(现象)75. Only by this _ can we make our dreams e true.(方法）76. It is _ of you to keep us informed of these changes in advance.(consider)77. Many women felt angry with the _ they got in employment.(equal)78. We need to be _ of different points of view.(tolerate)79. Photos can not be taken without _.(permit) 80. He asked several questions _ the future of the pany.(concern)第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在此符号下面写出该加的词删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词注意：（1）每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；（2）只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分Many people like eating junk foods, because they thought they are delicious. But in fact, these foods are not healthy. That we need most is a balanced diet. Eating a balanced diet mean choosing a wide variety of foods from all the food groups. A balanced diet provides different kinds of nutrition(营养) with our body. We need a balanced diet to keep healthy. Therefore, many people still have unhealthy eating habit, which will do harm to their health. I think necessary for us to have three meals a day properly. When eat, we should eat different kinds of foods. For an example, we should eat both meat and vegetables to get different kinds of nutrition.All in all, its importantly for us to keep a balanced diet.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假如你是李华，你校校门口在放学时间经常出现交通拥堵，给师生和路人带来很多不便。你校英文报就此向学生征集解决拥堵的良策。假如你是高二学生李华，请按下列要点用英语写一封信，向校报投稿。要点：1.分析学校门口拥堵的原因。 2.提出2-3点建议。注意：词数100左右。Dear Editor,_Yours,Li Hua高二期中考试英语答案听力：1-5BCCCA 6-10ABACA 11-15ACACB 16-20CBCBA阅读理解：21-23 BCA 24-27 DBCD 28-31 CBDB 32-35 CDCA 36-40. DFG