2018-2019学年高二英语上学期期中测试试题六.doc

xx-2019学年高二英语上学期期中测试试题六 阅读理解（一）From the earliest times，man has been interested in artPeople have often worked together to collect and save the worlds art treasures Fine art treasures from many countries are kept in an art museum called the Louvre in Paris，FranceThe works of art have been collected by the people of France over many centuries The Louvre has not always been a museumThe first building was a fort（炮台）In 1190，it was the kings castle with high walls and a round towerIt had a moat to prevent his enemies from walking in Over the years，the number of buildings around the castle grewBy 1350，the castle was no longer needed as a fortThe Louvre became a palace home for French kings and queens During times of peace，new treasures were brought inDuring days of war，many treasures were stolen，and the buildings were damaged When Francis I became king of France in 1515，he brought in artists from many countriesOne of the artists was Leonardo da Vinci from ItalyDa VincisMona Lisais the best known painting in the museum today In 1793，the Louvre became a public museum，just as it is nowIt is a place where art treasures have been saved for everyone to enjoy 1On the whole，this passage is mainly about_ Aan art museum called the Louvre Ban Italian artist named Leonardo da Vinci Ca king of France named Francis I Dthe best known painting in Louvre 2Why is it good for great art to be kept in public museums？ AIt helps people remember who the King of France is BIt keeps people out of the palaces CIt gives everyone a chance to enjoy good art DIt helps people to know who is the greatest artist 3From the passage we know that _ Ait is not possible for treasures to be stolen Bold forts always make the best museums Cgreat art should be shared with all the people Dking Francis I of France brought in artists from an old fort 4In the third paragraph the wordmoatprobably means_ Aa high tower built in former times where soldiers watched out for enemies Ba long and deep ditch（沟） dug round a castle and was usually filled with water Ca cart pulled by horses on which soldiers fought Da long and high wall around castle（二）Good health is the most valuable thing in the world. When youve got it, you never think about it. When you havent got it, you think about it all the time. Our biggest enemies are not terrible diseases and so on. We are our own biggest enemies because we sometimes destroy our own good health. Some of us eat too much, drink too much and smoke too much. And though our reason tells us we should control ourselves, we find it difficult. The fact is that most human beings need stimulation (刺激). Who doesnt enjoy a drink after a busy day? Only a smoker knows the pleasure of a cigarette with a cup of c offee.The danger is when these innocent pleasures run our lives and so destroy our health. When you find yourself eating between meals or eating too much rich food, when you can only keep yourself going by taking frequent (频繁的) drinks or by smoking one cigarette after another, then its time to stop and think what you might be doing to yourself. The funny thing is that when we dont control ourselves, simple pleasures are no longer simple pleasures.All right, I know what youre thinking. Youre probably saying, “Its easy to say, but I cant help myself. I need that extra bit of food, that extra drink, that extra cigarette. Life has so many pleasures that I cant do without them.” But Im saying you can help yourself. Not only that, you must help yourself. Because if you dont help yourself, no one else can. So be your own best friend.5. The underlined word “innocent”(in Paragraph 2) means _. A. not having done something wrong B. exciting or cheering C. not having much experience D. not expected to cause harm6. This passage is mainly about _. A. terrible diseases and so on B. enjoying pleasures after a busy day C. the difficulty of controlling ourselves D. the danger of too much drinking, smoking and eating7. “I cant help myself” means _. A. I cant do it myself B. I must ask someone to help C. I cant control myself D. Do help me, please. （三）All over the world people enjoy sports, Sports help to keep people healthy and happy, and to live longer. Many people like to watch others play games. They buy tickets or turn on their TVs to watch the games. Often they get very excited when their player or team wins. Some sports are so interesting that people everywhere go in for(参加) them. Football, for example, has spread(展开)around the world. Swimming is popular in all countries near the sea or in those with many rivers. What fun it is to jump into a pool or lake, whether in China, Egypt or Italy! And think of people in cold countries. Think how many love to skate or ski (滑雪) in Japan, Norway or Canada. Some sports or games go back thousands of years, like running or jumping. Chinese wushu, for example, has a very long history. But basketball and volleyball are rather new. Neither one is a hundred years old yet. People are inventing new sports or games all the time. Water-skiing is one of the newest in the family of sports. People from different countries may not be able to understand each other, but after a game together they often bee good friends. Sports help to train(培养,训练) a persons character(性格,品格). One learns to fight hard but fight fair, to win without pride and to lose with grace(胜不骄，败不馁).8. Why do people all over the world enjoy sports? A. Because they are healthy. B. Because they are happy. C. Because they want to live longer. D. All the above.9. Why do some people get excited when they watch a game? Because A. their favourite team wins B. they win the game C. they get the good news D. they cant help themselves10. Which of the sports has a long history? A. Water-skiing. B. Basketball. C. Volleyball. D. Long jump.11. Why do people from different countries often bee friends after a game together? Because A. they train their character in the game B. they understand each other C. they are friendly to each other D. they help each other（四）Riding School: You can start horse-riding at any age. Choose private or group lessons any weekday between 9 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. (3:30 p.m. on Saturdays). There are 10 kilometres of tracks and paths for leisurely rides across farmland and open country. You will need a riding hat. Opening Hours: Monday through Friday:9:00 a.m. 8:30p.m. Phone: (412) 396-6754 Fax: (412) 396-6752Sailing Club: Our Young Sailors Course leads to the Stage Sailing qualification. Youll learn how to sail safely and the course also covers sailing theory and first aid. Have fun with other course members afterwards in the clubroom. There are 10 weekly two-hour lessons (Tuesdays 6p.m. 8p.m.) Opening Hours: Tuesdays: 6:00p.m. 8:00p.m Phone:( 412)396-6644 Fax: (412) 396-6644Diving Centre: Our experienced instructors offer one-month courses in deep-sea diving for beginners. There are two evening lessons a week, in which you learn to breathe underwater and use the equipment safely. You only need a swimming costume and towel. Reduced rates for couples.Opening Hours: Monday and Friday: 6:30p.m. 8:30p.m Phone: (412)396-6312 Fax: (412) 396-6706Medical Center: The staff of the Medical Center aim to provide convenient and prehensive medical care to students and staff of the university. The center is well equipped and the staff here are trained to deal with a broad range of medical problems. Both female and male doctors as well as nursing staff are available for consultation. Also, all kinds of medicines are sold here and are cheaper for students than other drugstores. Opening Hours: 24 hours from Monday to Sunday Phone: ( 412)396-6649 Fax: (412) 396-6648Watersports club: We use a two-kilometre length of river for speedboat racing, and water-skiing. A beginners course consists of ten 20-minute lessons. You will learn to handle boats safely and confidently but must be able to swim. The club is in a convenient central position and is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with lessons all through the day. Opening Hours: Monday through Friday: 9:00a.m. 4:00p.m Phone: (412)396-6899 Fax: (412) 396-689012. If you want to swim and enjoy activities which are fast and a bit dangerous, you should join _ . A. Sailing Club B. Riding School C. Watersports Club D. Diving Centre 13. If you want to experience a new activity in the countryside in the mornings, you may fax _ . A. (412) 396-6752 B. (412) 396-6706 C. (412 ) 396-6648 D. (412) 396- 687614. If you are planning to explore the ocean depths, you should attend your lessons at _ . A. 24 hours from Monday to Sunday B. Monday through Friday: 7:00 a.m. 10:00 p.m. C. Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. D. Monday and Friday: 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.15. If you want to do an activity one evening a week and get a certificate in the end, you can go to _ . A. Sailing Club B. Diving Centre C. Watersports Club D. Riding School16. Which is NOT the convenience that the Medical Center provides? A. Good equipment. B. Nursery for newly-born babies. C. Various less expensive medicines. D. Well trained staff members.（五）Columbus College , 241 Queen Elizabeth Drive ,Kowloon CityTo: All Staff From: Jakie Mok , Secretary; Sports Development mitteeDate: May 20, xx A week ago , “Sports for Life” programme was sent to the parents, requiring them to select a sport they wanted their child to play. Since then, our staff have received lots of calls from parents asking for more information about it. Here is a memo (备忘录) for your reference when you answer the phones.Sports 1: Basketball. We expect that this will be the most popular of the four sports. Therefore, students should be advised to sign up as soon as possible. Students will take a private bus to and from Kwun Tong Sports Park .To cover the cost of hiring a bus ,each student will have to pay 10 each time. There will be four basketball courts available for our use with one teacher watching over each game.Sports 2: Gym We will be using St.Peters Memorial Park. There are two reasons for choosing their park. First, it is not very busy and crowded before 6:00 pm. Second, it has lot of trees with plenty of shade. Students must bring along two bottles of water to prevent thirst. Three activities, skipping , jogging , outdoor aerobics (有氧运动),all of which are free of charge, will be arranged. And there will be a teacher on duty for each of the activities.Sports 3: Hiking Hiking(远足)will take place at Kowloon Peak. The activity will start at 2:30 pm and finish 90 minutes later. Three teachers will acpany the students, and a hiking instructor will acpany each group of 15 hikers. Each instructor will cost 75/hr.Sports 4: Swimming The Kowloon City Aqueatic Centre is a 10-minute walk from our school. Four teachers will go to the pool and conduct the goings-on from the poolside. We will only be able to reserve the pool for one hour (i.e. 2:45pm to 3:45pm).Only students skilful at swimming can take up this activity. The pool will have two lifeguards present. Girls must wear a swimming suit. The cost is 10 per visit.17. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. Students selecting basketball had better register(注册) early. B. Students participating in gym should arrive at 6:00 pm. C. Hiking usually begins at 2:30 pm and lasts 2 hours. D. Students having swimming suits can take up swimming.18. It can be inferred from the passage that A. students taking part in basketball will walk to the courts. B. every student can gain admission to one of the four sports C. hiking students can have a regular rest in the shade of trees D. students taking up the four sports should bring bottles of water19. It can be concluded that A. each sport will take only on hour B. students will be charged for the four sports C. all the sports will take place at Kowloon Peak D. teachers will acpany students on each sport20. The purpose of the memo is to A. attract studentsinterest in the programme B. require the parents to select a sport for their child C.help the staff explain the programme to the parents D.remind teachers and lifeguards to be present on time（六）A few years ago, I took a sightseeing trip to Washington D.C. I saw many of our nations treasures, and I also saw a lot of unfortunate people like beggars and homeless folks in the streets.Standing outside the Ronald Reagan Center, I heard a voice say, “Can you help me?” When I turned around, I saw an elderly blind woman with her hand extended(伸出). In a natural reaction, I reached into my pocket, pulled out all of my loose change and placed it in her hand. I didnt even look at her. I was annoyed at being bothered by a beggar.But the blind woman smiled and said, “I dont want your money. I just need help finding the post office.”Immediately, I realized what I had done. I acted with prejudice(偏见)I judged another person simply for what I thought she was.The thing I had forgotten about myself is that I am an immigrant. I left Honduras and arrived in America at the age of 15. Through the years, I have been a dishwasher, cashier, mechanic and pizza delivery driver among many other jobs, and finally I became a network engineer.In my own life, I have experienced many open acts of prejudice. I remember a time, at age 17 I was a busboy, and I heard a father tell his little boy that if he did not do well at school, he would end up like me.But now, living in my American middle-class lifestyle, it is too easy to forget my past, to forget who I am and where I have been, and to lose sight of where I want to be going. That blind woman on the street of Washington D.C. cured me of my blindness. She reminded me to always keep my eyes and heart open.21. When the author came to America at first _. A. he usually did some work with a little payment. B. he used to beg for some money on the street.C. he lived a fortable life as a network engineer. D. he was respected by others all the time.22. According to the passage, what did the author regret?A. That he gave all his change to the blind woman. B. The way he treated the blind woman.C. That he came to Washington D.C. for a visit. D. That he didnt tell the woman the way to the post office.23. The father mentioned in the passage wanted _. A. to encourage his son to make a living by himself B. his son to bee a busboy in the future C. his son to work harder at school D. to remind his son to depend on himself at school24. We can infer all of the following statements from the passage EXCEPT _. A. He disliked being bothered by beggars. B. He was delighted to give away his money to beggars. C. He once suffered a lot. D. The blind woman didnt beg for money at that time.25. What does the author want to tell us through this story?A. Dont dream up ways to get what you want. B. Money is the root of all evils.C. An easy life makes a person forgetful. D. Be good to others all the time. （七）Today anyone will accept money in exchange for goods and services. People use money to buy food, furniture, books, bicycles and hundreds of other things we need or want. When they work, they usually get paid in money.Lots of the money today is made of paper. But people used to use all kinds of things as money. One of the first kinds of money was shells. Shells were not the only things used as money.In China, cloth and knives were used. In the Philippine Islands, rice was used as money for a long time. Some Africans once used elephant tusks, monkey tails, and salt as money.The first metal coins were made in China. They were round and had a square hole in the center. Different countries have used different metals and designs for their money. Later, countries began to make coins of gold and silver.But even gold and silver were inconvenient if you had to buy something expensive. Again the Chinese thought of a way to improve money. They began to use paper money. The first paper money looked more like a note from one person to another than the paper money used today.Money has had an interesting history, from the days of shell money until today.26. In the Philippines Islands _ was once used as money.A. rice B. knife C. cloth D. wheat27. What was first used as money? _.A. Elephants tusks B. Cloth C. Salt D. Shells28. The first metal coins looked like _.A. square-shaped with some designs on them B. square-shaped with a round hole in the centerC. round-shaped with a square hole in the middleD. round-shaped with a round hole in the middle29. The first paper money _.A. was passed from west Asia to China B. looked like a note used todayC. was first used in Europe D. looked like a piece of fur30. We can infer from the passage that _.A. paper money isnt difficult to make B. money must be suited to carryC. people need money to exchange goods with each other D. people prefer metal coins to paper notes（八） In this century the traditional American family is constantly faced with the threat of breakdown. Some sociologists suggest that one little noticed cause may be the introduction of the TV dinner. Before the appearance of television seats, the American dinner was a big event for the family. In many homes dinner time may be the only time when everyone got together. A typical dinner was usually in three stages. In the preparation stage, the children and Father frequently helped with setting while Mother put the last touches on the roast. In the eating stage, family members shared the days experiences and more than food was consumed. In this stage families got to know one another and made joint decisions around the dinner table, and thus the family solidarity（团结） was strengthened. In the cleaning up stage, children or Father again gave their hands, so that their significance to the home munity was clear. Unfortunately, all of these have been erased by a productthe television set. By the beginning of the 1980s, the typical American family dinner was just twenty minutes long. The speed up of this once leisurely experiences is clearly connected to the overall pace of modern life and maybe a model of the modern life is the TV dinnersmeals designed to be consumed between the opening and closing credits of a half hour program. The once family affair has now bee nothing more than the use of a fork and knife.60. According to the passage, the American family is now threatened by .A. poverty B. having few children C. poor living conditions D. separation61. In the past, Americans tended to .A. spend more time eating their food at dinner tableB. eat more food than they have todayC. spend more time talking about their days experience at dinner tableD. talk so much that they forg ot to eat62. The shortening of the dinner time in America is related to .A. the TV programs B. the pace of modern life C. the wide use of household appliances D. the popularity of fast food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）(一)The jobs of the future have not yet been invented. 36 By helping them develop classic skills that will serve them w