2018-2019学年高二英语下学期期中试题 (IV).doc

2018-2019学年高二英语下学期期中试题 (IV)第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）第一节（共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What time is it now?A. 1:45.B. 2:00.C. 2:45.2. What does the woman tell the man to do?A. Fetch his camera.B. Make a phone call.C. Take pictures with her phone.3. Who will begin the lecture now?A. Dr. White.B. Prof. Brookings.C. Dr. Mildens4. What does the man often watch now?A. Musicals.B. Films.C. Football.5. What will the man do?A. Drive the woman downtown.B. Buy the woman a dress. C. Find a lift for the woman.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. How long did the man probably stay in Singapore?A. For five days.B. For nine days.C. For two weeks.7. Where did the man go last year?A. China.B. Italy.C. Chile.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. How many pieces of luggage does the woman have?A. One.B. Two. C. Three.9. What color is the large suitcase?A. Light brown.B. Dark blue. C. Medium gray.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What is on the two speakers left?A. The dining room.B. The sitting room. C. The kitchen.11. What does the woman offer to add to the kitchen?A. A microwave.B. A gas cooker. C. A dishwasher.12. Where will the two speakers go next?A. The larger bedroom.B. The back garden. C. The smaller bedroom.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Which place does Sally prefer to go to?A. The London Eye.B. London Zoo.C. Covent Gardens.14. What is Billy interested in?A. Operas.B. Boats.C. Animals.15. What does the man suggest the woman do in London?A. Do some shopping.B. Find a job.C. Visit her friend.16. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Brother and sister.B. Husband and wife.C. Father and daughter.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What must the students do to take the English course?A. Take a test.B. Finish the previous level. C. Study a specific culture.18. Why are the history courses open at all levels?A. Different teachers teach courses.B. Cultures and time periods vary.C. Students have different levels.19. Which is an optional course?A. History.B. Maths.C. Science.20. What can the speaker do for the students?A. Help them arrange their courses.B. Help them sign up for a course.C. Help them find room in a course 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）阅读以下短文，从每题所给的四个答案中，选出最佳选项。I ran into quite a few language problems while vacationing (度假) with my family last summer. The most embarrassing was when my Mom apologized to the people we were staying with because her “pants were dirty”. They looked at her in amazement, not knowing how to react. You see, Mom had fallen over and gotten mud on her jeans. But in Britain, “pants” means underpants or knickers( 内裤), not trousers as it does back home. Katie From America I went to stay with a friend on the west coast last summer. Her flat was on the first floor of a high-rise building so I got the lift up. Then I wandered round for ages looking for her flat but couldnt find it. Fed up and tired, I finally had to go out to find a phone box. She explained that her flat was on the first floor, which for me meant the ground floor. David From Britain When I asked for the “restroom” in a big department store, people kept directing(指引) me to a room with seats where I could sit and “rest”. It took me years to get through to (使.明白)someone that I only wanted the toilet! Tom From America Last summer we went on a two-week family touring holiday, so Dad hired a car over the Internet. This was an old vehicle and there turned out to be lots of things wrong with it. When he phoned the hire pany and tried to explain that the lock on the boot was broken, they thought he was talking about footwear! He had no idea their word for “boot” was “trunk”. In the end we went to agarageand just solved the problem. Mary From Britain21.Hearing Katies mothers words, Katies friends were in amazement because.AKaties mother got mud on her jeansBKaties mothers underpants were dirtyCthey mistook “pants” in American for underpantsDthey didnt know English22.Which of the following words is from British English？APants.BGround floor.CRestroom.DTrunk.23.When Tom asked for the “restroom”, the people around him thought.Ahe wanted to have a restBhe wanted the toiletChe wanted a chairDHe wanted to go to a department store24.The underlined word “garage” is probably.Aa parking placeBa carCa gas stationDa place to repair carsBWhats small buzzes here and there and visits flowers? If you said bees or hummingbirds, you got it. You wouldnt be the first if you mixed the two up. Now a group of researchers even say we should embrace our history of considering the two together in the same group. The way scientists study bees could help them study hummingbird behavior, too.Scientists first pared the two back in the 1970s when studying how animals search for food. The idea is that animals use a kind of math to make choices in order to minimize the work it takes to earn maximum rewards. Researchers at that time focused on movement rules, like the order in which they visited flowers, and where flowers were located relative to others. It was “almost like an algorithm(算法)” for efficient searching, said David Pritchard, a biologist at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. Hummingbirds and bees had similar solutions.As the field of animal cognition(认知) appeared, hummingbird and bee research parted. Neuroscientists and behavioral ecologists developed ways to study bee behavior in naturalistic settings. Hummingbird researchers pared hummingbirds to other birds and borrowed methods from psychology to study their ability to learn in the lab. To be fair, hummingbirds and bees differ. For example, hummingbirds have more advanced eyes and brains than bees. Honeybees and bumblebees are social; hummingbirds typically arent.But however they perceive(感知) or process information, they both experience similar information, Dr. Pritchard said. In day-to-day searching for food, for example, hummingbirds may rely on more of a bees-eye view than a birds-eye view. Like other birds, they rely on landmarks, distances and directions to make maps when travelling long distances, but they dont use these cues to find flowers. Move a flower just an inch or so away from where a hummingbird thought it was and it will hover(盘旋) over the flowers original location. Dr. Pritchard is investigating if, like bees, hummingbirds engage in view matching hovering, scanning snapshots of a place to its memory and using those as references later.25. What is the center of research on hummingbirds and bees in the 1970s?A. Memory. B. Movement rules.C. Reward calculating. D. Information processing.26. Which subjects research methods were adopted to study the learning ability of Hummingbirds?A. Math.B. Biology.C. Ecology.D. Psychology.27. How do researchers find out that hummingbirds are not like birds?A. By setting them free. B. By moving flowers.C. By matching view. D. By making maps.CAs I stood in the return line and watched people,I became extremely impatient.My daughter had got four Barbie dolls and two identical Cabbage Patch Kids on Christmas,so I was eager to return toys that she didnt need.Suddenly a strong idea came to me.I eyed the lady in front of me with three small girls on her leg.The family looked poor.The children were without coats,and they had dirty faces and hair.“You are ready to get out of here,arent you? Give her the things you want to return,” the still voice spoke.“Give them to her? These are mine.Im not giving her my stuff,” I argued.I swallowed the urge that threatened to escape my lips when the voice spoke again.“Give her the toys.” I was familiar with the voice.I know I couldnt argue with that voice.I sighed and tapped the lady on the shoulder.“Maam,” I cleared my throat.She looked at me with kind,tired eyes surrounded by wrinkles.“Yes?” she asked.“Would your little girls like to have these toys?” I pointed to my basket full of returns.“Would your children like to have them?” She was speechless,and I swore that tears were about to well up in her eyes.“Youd be doing me a favor.I cant stand in this line in a moment longer.” “You have no idea,” she shook her head.“You have no idea what that means to me.”I started loading her basket as the excited girls watched.“Merry Christmas,” I said. “God bless you.” She replied as I nodded and exited the line.I didnt want to go to the Walmart that day,but I went.I didnt want to give the lady my kids toys,but I did.Sometimes doing what we dont want to do is exactly what were supposed to do.28.The author decided to return some of the gifts because_.A.she wanted to get some money B.her daughter needed money thenC.her daughter didnt like them at all D.all of them werent in need29.When the author saw the woman and her three girls,she_.A.gladly helped them B.didnt want to help themC.pretended not to know them D.hesitated about whether to help them30.The lady was speechless after hearing the authors words because_.A.she was too surprised to say anything B.she was too moved to say anythingC.she didnt believe the author at first D.she was considering the authors words31.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A.A Poor Lady B.Holiday Spirit C.Giving Happiness D.Holiday ShoppingDKelly Paytons fifth grade students might read newspaper articles about immigration or Syrian refugees(难民) or climate change. Sometimes they read the same stories, and other times theyre instructed to go online and like other readers, click on the headlines that most appeal to them.By reading current stories about the concerns of others, Payton, a teacher at a public school, has noticed her students developing more empathy(共鸣).Thatwas the goal of“A Mile in Our Shoes”a new program from Newsela, which takes content from a variety of believable news sources like the Associated Press, The Washington Post and Los Angeles Times, and rewrites the articles at five reading levels to make reading news accessible to all ages.So in xx, Gross developed an interactive platform, used by about 1 million teachers across America, where kids from grades 2-12 could read content that is interesting and understandable. For example, heres two versions about sanctuary(庇护）cities.The original story began: Ignoring fresh threats from the White House, city leaders across the U.S. are promising to strengthen their fight against President Donald Trumps promised crackdown on so-called“sanctuary cities despite the financial risks.The version rewritten for thelowest reading level began: Some U.S. cities are very weling when it es to immigration(移民). Many cities have bee “sanctuary cities.” These cities allow immigrants. They are wele even if they do not have permission to live in the United States.Adding this to Newscla wasnt intended to be political, Gross said, but was a response to concerns he heard from teachers after the election that their students werentgetting exposure to different opinions. Instead, kids were repeating what they heard at home from parents.32.What might Kelly Paytons fifth grade students do?A.Read news stories about global warning.B.Make an attemptto protect Syrian refugees.C.Go online to write ments on immigration.D.Share some appealing headlines on theInternet.33.What is the goal of “A Mile in Our Shoes?A.To improve students listening ability.B.To rewrite newspapers for all students.C.To cooperate with some news sources.D.To help students understand others feelings.34.Why did Gross develop an interactive platform in xx?A.Because it could help students health.B.Because students could make friends.C.Because 1 million teachers could buy it.D.Because it may be beneficial to students lives.35.Which of the following is Newsela intention by rewriting the original story?A.Train students to be political.B.Appeal to the teachers attention.C.Expose students to different views.D.Have students repeal parents views.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，有两项为多余选项。How to Get OrganizedNo one likes staying disorganized, so if disorganization is crowding your life and as a result youre feeling frustrated, then its time to get organized. Organization takes time, but when you get into the habit of it, life bees so much easier! 36 1. Keep A List Of Things To Do37 . Rather, they keep a list of things to do and then they check them off once they get done. Let making a list to do be your new habit.2. Never Put Things OffProcrastination is typical of those who are irresponsible and careless.38 , They do not want to put things off. They would rather stay up late and do what they are supposed to do.3. Quit MultitaskingYou are an organized person only if you do not let the stuff around you arranged in stages.39 . Do it, and then move on to the next one.4. Involve Other PeopleOrganized people do not do it all alone. They try to involve others, usually their wives or husbands, for support. Another good thing about this is that such couples usually manage to raise disciplined and responsible children.5. 40 First things first! What are your priorities? Do not waste your time trying to do 156 things. Spend your time and energy on something that is worth it. smaller things can wait. The things that are essential should always be done.A. Priorities Rule.B. Avoid Getting TackedC. It only takes a week to start a habitD. Organized people do everything on timeE. Many people struggle with disorganizationF. Organized people do not keep things in headG. Stay focused and concentrated on one task only第三部分 语言知识运用（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）Recently, I questioned the work I was doing. I found myself wondering whether all my time and effort was_41_. Will my new business provide the ine I need? Is my service good enough for others to want to_42_my products? These are only a few of the_43_that ran through my mind. With every question, my self-confidence were_44_! As my doubts swirled（纷乱）in my mind, I could feel my attitude changing. I doubted whether it is really worth the_45_or not.Realizing that these_46_thoughts were affecting my attitude, I went to the website to read quotes on_47_.I found I did not have a category of “self-confidence”. I then searched the wow4u website and found_48_quotes on self-confidence. So I_49_establishing a category on self-confidence.As I worked on the web page, my self-confidence was being_50_.I could feel my outlook changing, and gave myself a(n)_51_adjustment. Many times in my life I have found the quotes have_52_changed my outlook. The quotes I was reading reassured(使消除疑虑)me, and provided me with the_53_to realize that what I was doing in fact was what I_54_to do. Like everything else in life, it takes time;_55_does not happen overnight. Then my attitude has bee_56_.As I was reading a quote from Rosalyn Carter, “If you_57_whether you can acplish something, then you cant acplish it. You have to have confidence in your_58_, and then be_59_enough to follow through,” I realized I do have confidence in my ability, but what I was_60_was the persistence and determination to follow it through!41.A.limited B.endless C.small D.worthwhile42.A.do B.purchase C.refuse D.quit43.A.jobs B.chances C.suggestions D.questions44.A.decreasing B.forming C.improving D.continuing45.A.trust B.effect C.effort D.praise46.A.negative B.proper C.normal D.final47.A.dream B.career C.self-control D.self-confidence48.A.honest B.wonderful C.strict D.fortable49.A.ended up B.gave up C.made up D.put up50.A.tested B.ignored C.restored D.forgotten51.A.life B.work C.study D.attitude52.A.hardly B.actually C.slightly D.normally53.A.wealth B.promise C.condition D.motivation54.A.loved B.disliked C.advised D.remembered55.A.honor B.tragedy C.success D.friendship56.A.angry B.positive C.patient D.nervous57.A.know B.wonder C.doubt D.check58.A.ability B.knowledge C.experience D.background59.A.clever B.skilled C.tough D.curious60.A.considering B.lacking C.expecting D.gaining第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Google is one of the worlds biggest data storage panies, 61 (store) peoples work, photos, emails and everything else. It has a popular Internet search engine(引擎), which scans the Web pages that are relevant 62 the words you have typed in the search box.As we know, Googles headquarters is big, and much of 63 (it) campus is green. There is so much grass 64 it would need a number of lawnmowers (割草机), but Google has a creative way about that. Instead of gas-powered 65 (machine), Google hires a great many goats 66 (clear) the lawns. They visit for about a week at 67 time, and about 200 of them e to work. The goats dont use gas, pollute the air 68 make as much noise. And they have the advantage of being “a lot 69 (attractive) to watch than lawnmowers”, as Googles employees have put it. And there are a load of dogs at Google, too. Googles office is very dog-friendly. It says that letting people bring in their dogs 70 (make) everyone much happier.第四部分 写作（共2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） 下面文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处，每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺处添加一个漏字符号 ，并在其下方写出该加的词。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下方写出修改后的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线 划掉。注意：只允许改10处，多者不记分。At the beginning of the year xx, most part of China, including Kunming and Shaoguan, experience the heaviest snow in winter. This unexpected heavy snow made us unprepared and led many problems. The snow blocked city traffic and caused power cuts, make vehicles in streets run slowly and many traffic accidents happen. Besides, some highways were been closed and a lot of flights was canceled or delayed. Therefore, this surprising snow also brought much joy to people. He went out happily and took a good many pictures of the beautiful moments. Children were throwing snowballs or snowmen were seen everywhere. I will always remember this magically snow.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）你看到班上有部分同学不自己独立完成作业而是抄袭他人的作业，针对这种现象，请你以“My opinion on copying others homework”为题谈谈你自己的看法。注意：1.短文必须包括所有内容要点，可适当发挥。 2.短文标题和开头已经拟好，不计入总词数。 3.词数：120字左右。主要原因作业量大，偏难对功课不感兴趣，懒惰完成任务，取悦老师危害及解决办法抄袭不对，违反校规要诚实，勤奋学习有困难可请教同学和老师-个人看法-My opinion on copying others homeworkIt i