2018-2019学年高二英语上学期期中试题 (II).doc

2018-2019学年高二英语上学期期中试题 (II)注意事项： 1答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考号填写在答题卡上。 2. 将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3. 考试结束后，将答题卡交回。第一部分 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。Job AMarketing ProfessionalsA major US corporation in the health and nutritional industry has announced the opening of its direct selling division in Taiwan.The pany offers the most lucrative pensation plan in the industry and has paid over NTD (新台币) 3.5 billion in missions in just 6 years in the US. We are a group of top earners.Applicants should meet the requirements：(1) Taiwan citizen(2) Have experience in marketing(3) Aggressive, energetic, and willing to learnIf you believe you have what it takes to develop this business, please dial 27426996. Job BAn international pany requires a Service TechnicianTo service and maintain electronic medical equipment, applicants should have degree in electronics. The selected candidate will have a training program to be conducted by our manufacturers trained technical personnel.Interested candidates please apply immediately with a resume(简历) and mail to PO. Box 594. Or telephone Ms Chang at 29450027 for an immediate interview. Job CWanted: Reporters & EditorsQualifications：* Strong mand of English language* Chinese speaking and reading ability a must * A university degree* Journalism education and/or experience preferred* Flexible working hours (30 hours per week)* Good work environment and medical insurance, etc.Fax resume and work samples, if any, to The China Post at(03) 25957952. Job DSoutheastern Travel Services Tour GuidesDuties: To conduct escorted tours(陪游) for foreign visitors；to assist with travel and transportation arrangements.Qualifications: Good appearance. High school diploma.Good knowledge of English. Outgoing personality.Dial 27032172 after 3 p.m. Ask for Gary.1Which of the following is required for marketing professionals?A. A university degree.B. Good appearance.C. Good puter knowledge. D. Some marketing experience.2Wendy is good at Chinese and doesnt like to work on fixed schedules. Which of the four jobs might be suitable for her?A. Job AB. Job BC. Job C. D. Job D.3Charles has a strong interest in technology service. Which phone number should he dial?A. 27426996. B. 29450027. C. 25957952. D. 27032172.B Winston Churchill is probably the most popular British prime minister ever. Having served as a soldier and politician, he is often considered among the greatest of Britons. While his heroic stand against the Nazis is well know, there are still a few facts about the popular politician that might surprise you.His Cigars The classic image of Winston Churchill includes a giant cigar stuck between his lips. Churchill developed his love of cigars as a young man, when he traveled to Cuba. For he rest of his life, he smoked eight or nine cigars every day. However, he almost never took a puff(吸，抽), preferring to chew on the end until it went out, then relight it and start again. To prevent the cigar being soggy (湿软的), Churchill invented the “bellybando”, a strip of brown paper which could be glued around the end. At any given time, Churchill had 3,000 to 4,000 cigars in his house, mostly his favorite Romeo & Juliet brand. On one occasion, the president of Cuba presented Churchill with 2,400 top-quality cigars, although his security team insisted one cigar from each box be sent off and tested for poison. Perhaps the story that best shows his love of cigars occurred during World War II, when he had a special oxygen mask designed so hat he could still smoke his cigar on a high-altitude flight.His Black DogThroughout his life, Churchill probably suffered from depression, which he called his “black dog”. At times, his depression was so severe that he didnt like standing close to a passing train or looking at the ocean from a ship because he feared that he would mit suicide.When he was depressed, Churchill would almost spend a great deal of time in bed and lose his ability to concentrate. However, when not depressed, Churchill was full of energy, usually working and talking until the early hours of the morning. He often described how “all the colors e back into the picture”.4. Why did Churchills security team insist on checking the cigars? A. To test if they were safe for Churchill B. To see if they were of the best quality C. To make sure were Churchills favorite D. To guarantee they were not out of date5. Which of the following best shows Churchills love of cigars?A. He fell in love with cigars at a young age B .He smoked many cigars every dayC. He invented the “bellybando” D. He had an oxygen mask specially designed for smoking6. What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph mean? A. Churchill became energetic again B. Churchill remained depressed C. Churchill drew colorful pictures D. Churchill liked to talk about colors7. What is probably the best title of the passage? A. Achievements of Churchill B. Anecdotes about Churchill C. Personalities of Churchill D. Hobbies of ChurchillCScientists have found living organisms trapped in crystals (晶体) that could be 50,000 years old.The organisms were found in a hot, but beautiful cave system in Naica, Mexico. These ancient life forms can be seen only with a microscope. Penelope Boston, who leads the Astrobiology Institute at NASA, the space agency of the United States, says the ancient microbes were able to live by eating minerals such as iron.She spoke about the discovery recently at a meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. If the findings are confirmed, they will show how microbes can survive in extreme conditions. Forty different kinds of microbes and some viruses were found in the underground area. The genetic structures of these organisms are 10 percent different from those of their nearest relatives.The caves in Naica are 800 kilometers deep. They were once used for mining lead. Before the miners began working in the caves, the area was separated from the surface and the outside world. Some of the caves are as big as the large religious centers built during Europes Middle Ages. There are crystals covering the walls. The caves are so hot that scientists must wear special clothing to keep cool. The clothing keeps the crystals safe from human germs (病菌) or other damage. Boston said the researchers could only work for about 20 minutes at a time before they had to go to a room that was 38 degrees Celsius to cool down.NASA officials would not let Boston share her findings with scientific experts before last weeks announcement. So scientists could not say much about the findings. But Norine Noonan, a biologist with the University of South Florida, said she believed them. “Why are we surprised?” Noonan asked. “ As a biologist, I would say life on Earth is extremely tough and extremely colorful.”Boston is also studying microbes monly found inside caves in other countries, such as Ukraine and the United States. These microbes appear to be impossible to kill. Boston said they show how difficult life on Earth can be.8. The existence of the ancient microbes relies on _.A. surrounding insects B. eating mineralsC. diverse plants D. absorbing air9. What can we infer about the caves in Naica from the passage?A. The temperature in the caves is quite low.B. The environment in the caves is difficult to adapt to.C. The walls are covered by crystals.D. The caves have been explored since they were formed.10. What is the biologist Norine Noonans attitude towards the findings?A. Neutral. B. Doubtful.C. Positive. D. Indifferent.11. Whats the main idea of the passage?A. Living organisms bring hope to scientific research.B. Caves provide living environment for living organisms.C. Microbes show great power to survive in terrible conditions.D. Scientists Discover 50,000-year-old “super life” in Mexico.D Is beauty something always positive? Almost everyone thinks attractive people are happier and healthier, have better marriages and have more respectable jobs. Personal advisors give them better advice for finding jobs. Even judges are softer on attractive defendants. But in the executive(主管的) circle, beauty can bee a disadvantage.While attractiveness is a positive factor for a man on his way up the executive ladder, it is harmful to a woman. Handsome male executives were considered having more honesty than plainer men; effort and ability were thought to lead to their success. Attractive female executives were considered to have less honesty than unattractive ones; their success was connected not with ability but with factors such as luck.All unattractive women executives were thought to have more honesty and to be more capable than the attractive female executives. Why are attractive women not thought to be able? An attractive woman has an advantage in traditionally female jobs, but an attractive woman in a traditionally manly position appears to lack the manly qualities required. This is true even in politics. “When the only clue is how he or she looks, people treat men and women differently,” says Anne Bowman, who recently published a study on the effects of attractiveness on political candidates. She asked 125 college students to rank two groups of photographs, one of men and one of women, in order of attractiveness. The students were told the photographs were of candidates for political offices. They were asked to rank them again, in the order they would vote for them. The results showed that attractive males pletely defeated unattractive men, but the women who had ranked most attractive unchangeably received the fewest votes.12. In traditionally female jobs, attractiveness _. A. makes women look more honest and capable B. strengthens the manly qualities required C. is of no importance to women D. often enables women to succeed quickly13. Bowmans experiment shows that when it es to politics, attractiveness _. A. affects men and women alike B. has as little effect on men as on women C. is more of a disadvantage to womenD. turns out to be a disadvantage to men 14. According to the last paragraph, peoples views on beauty are _. A. practical B. one-sided C. old-fashioned D. supportive15. The passage is mainly about _. A. the disadvantages of being attractive B. the advantages of being attractive C. equal rights for women D. the importance of appearance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。Four Habits to Help You SucceedWeallwanttosucceed, whetheritisin losingweightorlearningtheguitar. Forthosewhohavetriedandfailed, successseemsdifficulttounderstand. Why does one person succeed while another person fails? _16_1. Identifyyour corevalues.Findingyourcore valuesisinlinewithcreating innermotivation._17_ Pick a handful of thingsandwritethemdown. Remindyourselfofyourvalues every day, and reflect on whether you are honouring those values through your work.2. Pickagoalandfocusonit.Choose one goal to start something large enough that will give you a sense of achievement, while adjusting well to your core values. Focus is key here. _18_ If you perform many tasks at a time, you might never plete your projects because they will take far too long.3. Setadeadlineforsuccess.Setadateforsuccess. Identifywhenyouhopetoachieveyourgoal. _19_Bysettingatimelimit, youaremakingtheprocessmore real._20_Failurecantbeavoidedwhenyoutakerisks. Manypeoplegiveupfartooearly. Usefailure. Treatitasagoodthing, andmoveon.AThemorefocusedyouareononegoal, thehigherchanceyouhaveofsuccess.BMaketherightdecision.CIhavemadealistoffourhabitstohelpyousetgoalsandachievethem.DStick to your goal.EKeepitrealistic, whilenotgivingyoutoomuchtime.FSitandreflectonwhatyouvaluemost.GPushyourselftobecourageous, andtakethatnextstep.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） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和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。A letter from GrandpaDear Ronny, Years ago you came to me for help. You said, Grandpa, how is it that youve acplished so much in your life? Youre still full of _21_, and Im already tired of struggling. How can I get that same _22_ that youve got? I didnt know what to say to you then. But knowing my days are _23_, I figure that I _24_ you an answer. So here is what I believe. I think a lot of it has to do with how a person _25_ things. I call it “keeping your eyes wide open”. First, realize that life is filled with_26_, but many are good ones. If you dont keep watching for them, youll miss half the excitement. Expect to be thrilled once in a while, and you will be. When you meet up with challenges, _27_ them. Theyll leave you wiser, _28_, and more capable than you were the day before. When you make a mistake, be _29_ for the things it taught you. Resolve to use that lesson to help you reach your goals.And always follow the rules. Even the little ones. When you follow the rules, life works. If you think you ever really get by with _30_ the rules, youre only fooling yourself.Sometimes we have to be _31_ enough to move from the familiar to the unfamiliar. Life isnt just reaching _32_. Part of it is moving from one peak to the next. If you rest too long in between, you might be tempted to_33_. Leave the past in the past. Climb the next mountain and enjoy the view.Dump things that weigh you down _34_ and spiritually. When an old resentment, belief, or attitude bees heavy,_35_ your load. Shed those hurtful _36_ that slow you down and drain your energy.Remember that your choices will create your _37_and your failures. So consider all the pathways _38_, and decide which one to follow. Then believe in yourself, get up, and get going. Most important of all, _39_give up on yourself. The person that ends up a winner is the one who resolves to win. Give life everything youve got, and life will _40_its best to you.Love always,Grandpa21. A. energy B. power C. confidence D. respect22. A. feelings B. senseC. enthusiasm D. case23. A. dragged B. numberedC. alarmed D. occupied24. A. adapt B. oweC. convey D. advocate25. A. does with B. points at C. glares at D. looks at26. A. surprises B. happinessC. tears D. strength27. A. judge B. spread C. range D. wele28. A. purer B. greater C. stronger D. awkward29. A. glad B. delightedC. grateful D. depressed30. A. breaking B. watchingC. finding D. preparing31. A. wise B. patient C. desperate D. brave32. A. sides B. roads C. peaksD. ways33. A. sleep B. quit C. return D. continue34. A. emotionally B. physically C. randomly D. logically35. A. Ignore B. change C. lighten D. consume36. A. attitudes B. altitudes C. aptitudes D. institutes37. A. fortunes B. successes C. difficulties D. sorrows38. A. along B. aside C. across D. ahead39. A. Never B. Do C. Ever D. Even40. A. give in B. give back C. give out D. give up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1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。将答案填写在答题卡上的相应位置。 Kiyoto Saito is trying to change peoples opinion of agricultural work through his unusual attire(打扮). Whether hes driving a tractor_41_is standing in the fields, Kiyoto is always wearing an elegant suit.Kiyotos family has been planting rice for around 400 years, but as a teenager he _42_(find) the tradition boring and moved to the city. He returned to his native town two years ago, _43_(make) up his mind to get involved in the family business._44_ idea of wearing a suit in the fields started as a joke. One day, his brother joked about farming in an elegant suit, but Kyioto took it_45_(serious). He viewed the idea as the perfect way to change public opinion of agricultural work. “Most people think of farmers_46_dirty all day. I want youngsters to think farming looks fun” he said.At first no one seemed_47_(understand) him. Even his family was surprised by his_48_(choose) of farming attire. His grandfather worried _49_(do) farm work in a suit would be dangerous.Now Kiyoto is famous and has been invited on various television shows. He also has a blog _50_he regularly posts his farming experiences and photos of himself all dressed up.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）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：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改的词。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。With the development of science and technology, intelligent robots will be wide used in the future. At home, robots will help people do some housework and taking care of the elderly, babies and patients. In addition to these task, robots will even be able to play the chess and do exercise with people. In factories, robots will be used to perform some dangerous jobs avoid accidents.Robots will change our future life by many ways, what will make it more colorful and fortable. Therefore, we shouldnt depend on intelligent robots too much, for they were made to help humans rather than replace us. As helpers of we humans, robots should be used properly.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假如你是美国佛罗里达镇的学生Mark，十一假期你杭州的笔友李华刚刚带你游览了西湖等周边景点，回国后，你特地写了一封邮件感谢他。内容包括： 1. 表达感谢；2. 在杭州景点游玩的见闻与感受；3. 邀请李华到佛罗里达镇游玩。注意：1. 词数90左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；参考词汇：西湖 West Lake 佛罗里达镇Florida高二年级 英语试卷 参考答案阅读 1-5 D C B A D 6-10 A B B B C 11-15 D D C B A 【答案】16. C 17. F 18. A 19. E 20. D完型 21-25A C B B D 26-30 A D C C A 31-35 D C B A C 36-40 A B D A B语法填空41. or 42. found 43. making 44. The 45. seriously 46. as 47. to understand 48. choice 49. doing 50. where短文改错: widewidely takingtake tasktasks 删除thejobs后加tobyin whatwhichThereforeHowever wereare weus 写作范文Dear Li Hua,Im writing to extend my sincere gratitude for your considerate guide when I visited Hangzhou. Without your pany I fear that I wouldnt have got so wonderful experience ! And it was you who showed me the attractive West Lake watching the music foutain; it was you who drove with me along the tea garden tasting the tea on the market. Back home, knowing my thrilling trip, all my friends admire that I have such a nice friend like you, we all wele you to Florida this summer holiday.Thank you again and I hope Ill have the opportunity to repay your kindness!Yours, Mark