2018-2019学年高二英语上学期期中试题（无答案） (IV).doc

xx-2019学年高二英语上学期期中试题（无答案） (IV)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上。I travel a lot, and I find out different “styles” of directions every time I ask “How can I get to the post office?”Foreign tourists are often confused in Japan because most streets there dont have names; in Japan, people use landmarks in their directions instead of street names. For example, the Japanese will say to travelers, “Go straight down to the corner. Turn left at the big hotel and go past a fruit market. The post office is across from the bus stop.”In the countryside of the American Midwest, there are not usually many landmarks. There are no mountains, so the land is very flat; in many places there are no towns or buildings within miles. Instead of landmarks, people will tell you directions and distances. In Kansas or Iowa, for example, people will say, “Go north two miles. Turn east, and then go another mile.”People in Los Angeles, California, have no idea of distance on the map; they measure distance in time, not miles. “How far away is the post office?” you ask. “Oh,” they answer, “its about five minutes from here.” You say, “Yes, but how many miles away is it?” They dont know.Its true that a person doesnt know the answer to your question sometimes. What happens in such a situation? A New Yorker might say, Sorry, I have no idea.” But in Yucatan, Mexico, no one answers “I dont know.” People in Yucatan believe that “I dont know” is impolite, They usually give an answer, often a wrong one. A tourist can get very, very lost in Yucatan!1. When a tourist asks the Japanese the way to a certain place they usually _A. describe the place carefullyB. show him a map of the placeC. refer to recognizable buildings and places D. tell him the names of the streets2. What is the place where people measure distance in time?A. Los Angeles. B. New York. C. Kansas. D. Iowa.3. People in Yucatan may give a tourist a wrong answer _A. in order to save time B. so as to be polite C. as a test D. for fun4. What can we infer from the text?A. People have similar understandings of politeness. B. Its useful for travelers to know how to ask the way properly.C. Its important for travelers to understand cultural differences.D. New Yorkers are generally friendly to visitors.Passage BWhatsonstage. is the UKs biggest and best online guide to the performing arts including theatre, opera, classical music, dance and so on. The Lion KingMusical: The stage adaptation of the Disney film taken from an original African story. A young lion grows up and learns that taking over the pride requires wisdom and maturity (成熟). Place: Lyceum Theatre, Wellington Street, LondonTelephone: 0870 243 9000Date: Friday, 18 Nov. xxTicket price: 37.5 OliverMusical: Dickens story of a boy in a London workhouse and his adventures on the way to discovering his family. The songs include Food glorious food, Youve got to pick a pocket or two, Who will buy this wonderful morning, I am reviewing the situation and Consider yourself at home.Place: Theatre Royal, Catherine Street, LondonTelephone: 020 7494 5061Date: Thursday, 17 Nov. xxTicket price: 25 but now save 20% Jersey BoysMusical: It tells the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons: the blue-collar kids from New Jersey formed a singing group and became famous. The musical features many of the groups popular songs such as Big girls dont cry, Oh, what a night and Cant take my eyes off you.Place: Prince Edward Theatre, Old pton Street, LondonTelephone: 0870 850 9191 Date: Saturday, 19 Nov. xxTicket price: 22.5 Alls Well That Ends WellPlay: A romantic story. Helena, daughter of a poor physician, loves Bertram, son of a Countess (女伯爵). Place: Shakespeares Globe Theatre, Park Street, LondonTelephone: 020 7401 9919Date: Sunday, 20 Nov. xxTicket price: 40.55. If Mary is available on Friday, which of the following should she call to buy a ticket?A. 0870 850 9191. B. 0870 243 9000.C. 020 7494 5061. D. 020 7401 9919.6. In the musical Jersey Boys, you will hear all of the following EXCEPT _. A. Oh, what a night B. Cant take my eyes off you C. Big girls dont cry D. Who will buy this wonderful morning 7. If you want to buy a ticket at a discount, you should go to _.A. Shakespeares Globe TheatreB. Lyceum Theatre C. Prince Edward TheatreD. Theatre Royal 8. What is the main purpose of the text?A. To introduce some famous English theatres. B. To show the importance of Whatsonstage.C. To give some information about the performing arts.D. To teach readers how to use the online guide.Passage CNot everyone can sit around and daydream while twirling (旋转) hair or worrying about how they are going to style it for school pictures or a special event. Some kids have no hair at all due to illness. Locks of Love is an organization that helps kids deal with their hair loss by providing real hair wigs (假发) from donors.Jessica Moon, a photo editor, donates (捐献) her hair whenever she cuts it, waiting each time for it to grow the necessary 10 inches. “I dont miss my hair at all,” Moon said. “And it grows really quickly.”At Locks of Love, the focus is on helping kids who have gone bald (秃顶) and feel embarrassed to go out in public to go on with the activities they normally enjoy. Lauren Kukkamaa, who works for the organization, believes that it is important for kids to live out their lives as normally as possible. “Many times, a lot of children feel embarrassed by their baldness,” she said. “They have low self-confidence, so they may want to stop playing sports or going to summer camps. When they get the hair wigs, they feel confident to start doing these things again.” “For a donor, I think its a very personal donation,” said Kukkamaa. “Youre giving of yourself. If youre looking for a way to get involved and give back, I think its a great opportunity for someone.” Moon, who first donated her hair when she was 15 after she found out her father had cancer, said donating is a good way to make a difference.“The best part is that its helpful for someone and it does make a difference for patients who need the hair,” she said.9.One of the reasons why Moon is glad to donate is that _.A. her hair could grow back very quickly B. she looks more beautiful with short hairC. she could earn extra money by doing it D. she neednt worry about how to style it 10.What is the main task of Locks of Love?A. Encouraging kids to get rid of shyness. B. Teaching people how to style hair well.C. Finding out why some people lose hair. D. Helping bald children to live normally.11. According to the text, Kukkamaa thought that _.A. 10 inches of hair may change a childs life B. a person with long hair will be more confidentC. people are devoting themselves by donating hair D. children like wearing wigs for a special event12. What would be the best title for the text?A. You can make a difference B. Donating your hairC. Bald kids are very poor D. Wearing real hair wigsPassage DIf youd like to go travelling, the following World Heritage Sites may be your best choices.Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest AreaThe Jiuzhaigou valley, which lies in the northern part of Sichuan Province, reaches a height of more than 4,800m, with a series of diverse forest ecosystems(生态系统). Its particularly well-known for series of narrow land forms and excellent waterfalls. Some 140 kinds of birds live in the valley, as well as a number of endangered plants and animals, including the giant panda. For more information, please visitwhc.unesco.org/en/list/637.Khami Ruins National MonumentThe city of Khami, which developed after the capital of Great Zimbabwe had been given up in the mid-16th century, is of great archaeological(考古的) interest. The discovery of objects from Europe and China shows that Khami was a major centre for trade over a long period of time. For more information, please visit whc.unesco.org/en/list/637.Henderson IslandHenderson Island, which lies in the eastern South Pacific, is one of the few atolls(环礁) in the world whose ecology has been untouched by human beings. It is particularly famous for the 10 plants and four land birds that can only be seen on the island. For more information, please visit whc.unesco.org/en/list/487.Old City of JerusalemAs a holy city for three different religions in the Middle East, Jerusalem has always been of great religious importance. It was given a World Heritage Status in 1981 and placed on the World Heritage in Danger List in the following year.For more information, please visit whc.unesco.org/en/list/148.13. Which of the following is TRUE about the Jiuzhaigou valley?A. It has the most beautiful forests.B. Wonderful waterfalls can be seen there.C. About 140 kinds of animals live there.D. You can find most of Chinas endangered plants there. 14. From the passage you can learn that Henderson Island_.A. hasnt been influenced by human activitiesB. is made up of a few large atolls C. isnt suitable for humans to live onD. is open to visitors free of charge15.If you want to learn about religions, you may visit_. A. whc.unesco.org/en/list/637 B. whc.unesco.org/en/list/365C. whc.unesco.org/en/list/487D. whc.unesco.org/en/list/148第二节：(共5小题；每小题2分，满分l0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，有两项为多余选项，并将答案填涂在答题卡上。 How to Be an Effective Member of a TeamWorking in a team can be rewarding, but at times it can be difficult. To create a successful team, effective munication methods are necessary. Here weve outlined some ways to avoid some mon team mistakes as well as some helpful advice.1. municate_16_Letting bad feelings brew(酝酿) will only make you feel bad and want to isolate yourself from the group. Not only does it feel good to get the bad feelings out, but it will be better for the team in the long run.2._17_ People in your group will lose respect for you if youre constantly blaming others for not meeting deadlines. Group members understand if you have a heavy workload and arent able to meet a deadline. Saying something like, Im really sorry, but Ill get it to you by the end of today. will earn you a lot more respect than trying to make it seem like its everyone elses fault thatyoumissedyourdeadline.3. Support group members ideasIf a teammate suggests something, always consider it!_18_And this makes you a good team member. After all, nobody likes a know-it-all.4. Listen ActivelyLook at the person whos speaking to you, nod, ask questions and acknowledge whats said by paraphrasing points that have been made. If youre unclear about something thats been said, ask for more information to clear up any confusion before moving on. Effective munication is a vital part of any team._19_ 5. Get Involved Share suggestions, ideas, solutions and proposals with your team members. Take the time to help your fellow teammates. You can guarantee there will be a time in the future when youll need some help or advice. 20 A. Thus, the value of good listening skills shouldnt be underestimated（低估）.B. If you have a problem with someone in your group, talk to him about it. C. Dont Blame OthersD. Have faith that people will recognize when good work is being done.E. Avoid showing offF. Considering the groups ideas shows youre interested in other peoples ideas, not just your own.G. And if youve helped them in the past, theyll be more than happy to lend a helping hand.第二部分：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上。I grew up poor living with six brothers, three sisters and my mother. We had little money, but plenty of love and 21 I was happy and energetic. I understood that no matter how poor a person was, he could still 22 a dream.My dream was 23. By the time I was sixteen, I could throw a ninety-mile-per-hour baseball and 24 anything that moved on the field. I was also 25: my high school coach was John, who not only 26 me, but also taught me how to believe in myself. He 27 me the difference between having a dream and showing conviction (信念). One particular incident with coach John changed my life forever.A friend 28 me for a summer job. This meant a chance for money in my pocket money for a new bike, new clothes and the 29 of savings for a house for my mother. Then I realized I would have to 30 summer baseball to handle the work schedule, and that meant I would have to tell John I wouldnt be playing.When I told John, he was as31 as I expected him to be. You have your whole life to work, he said, Your 32 days are limited. You cant afford to waste them. I stood before him with my head 33 , trying to think of the words that would 34 to him why my dream of buying my mom a house and having money in my pocket was worth facing his 35 in me. Well, he asked, is $3.5 an hour the 36 of a dream? That simple question made 37 to me the difference between wanting something right now and having a 38 . I devoted myself to sports that summer. I was chosen by the Pittsburgh Pirates to play baseball within that year. At the same time, I was 39 a $ 20,000 contract（合同）. Later, I bought my mother the 40 of my dream!21. A. fashion B. timeC. patienceD. attention22. A. afford B. continueC. makeD. bring 23. A. money B. musicC. businessD. athletics 24. A. kick B. hitC. playD. pass25. A. rightB. lucky C. popularD. confident26. A. dealt withB. relied onC. called onD. believed in 27. A. gaveB. brought C. taughtD. asked28. A. remendedB. advisedC. appliedD. called29. A. aimB. startC. ideaD. purpose30. A. give inB. give upC. give away D. give off31. A. happyB. frightenedC. mad D. excited32. A. livingB. playingC. working D. dreaming33. A. movingB. shakingC. hanging D. nodding34. A. explain B. announceC. apologizeD. express 35. A. belief B. prideC. fear D. disappointment36. A. lengthB. powerC. priceD. spirit37. A. attractive B. direct C. straightD. clear 38. A. design B. thoughtC. mindD. goal 39. A. offeredB. paidC. presentedD. found40. A. watch B. houseC. carD. book第二节: 语法填空（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（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。The United KingdomWele to the United Kingdom and I can greatly honored to be your guide.The United Kingdom, 41_whole name is The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, consists 42_ four countries:England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. It 43_(cover)an area pf 243.6 thousand square kilometers and has a population of 62 million.England is the largest country of four and for 44_(convenient), 45_was divided into three zones.46_(relative)speaking, the population is not very small and you will find most of population settled in the South. But most of industrial cities are 47_(locate) in the Midlands and the North.London is the capital of city with the great 48_(history)treasures. We will visit the Big Ben, Tower Bridge, London Eye and so on. It has the oldest port 49_ (construct)by the Romans in the first century AD. As we all know, the xx Olympics 50_ (hold) in London.I am sure you will have a lot of fun when you stay at London. 第三部分：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）英语课上,老师要求同桌同学相互修改作文。假设以下便条为你同桌所写，请你对其进行修改。便条中共有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（）。并在其下面写出修改后的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（/）划掉。修改：在错的词后划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1每处错误及修改均仅限一词;2只允许修改10处,多者（从第11处起）不记分。This morning, I was sitting on the bus to school with my heavy schoolbag as usually. My seat was the closer one to the bus door. In the midway, an old man got off the bus with a stick in his left hand. Looking around and realizing that there was no vacant seat on the bus, he stood up immediately and asked him to taking my seat. He remarked that I was so a good boy. I felt extremely happy and satisfying. In order to show his thanks, he was offered to hold my heavy schoolbag for me. It occurred me that helping others were a happy ending.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）当前不少文学作品被改编成电影。有人选择看电影，有人则喜欢读原著。请你以 “Film or book, which do you prefer?”为题，按照下列要点写一篇英语短文：看电影：省时，有趣，易懂读原著：细节更多，语言优美我的看法及理由注意：1.词数不少于100字左右 2.参考词汇：原著original work