2018-2019年高二英语上学期期中试题.doc

2018-2019年高二英语上学期期中试题 (满分150分；考试时间：120分钟)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，你都有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 does the man suggest the woman do? A. Buy a new book. B. Take the novel out of the library. C. Borrow a novel from her teacher.2. Where does the man want to go? A. The supermarket. B. The bridge. C. The bookshop.3. What does the woman need? A. A new fish tank. B. Someone to take care of her fish. C. Someone to help water the garden.4. Why are the speakers buying tickets probably? A. For a movie. B. For a concert. C. For a baseball game.5. What will the speakers probably do during the holidays? A. Get away and have fun. B. Listen to some lectures. C. Write some essays.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2 至4 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5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题; 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 does the woman feel about the circus?A. Its childish. B. Its expensive. C. It sounds really fun.7. What does the man want to do?A. Go to the circus by himself. B. Take Jill out for fun. C. Get work done from the office.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. What does the woman say about the boy? A. He didnt finish the assignment. B. He did a better job this time. C. He didnt try as hard as he could. 9. What does the woman think the assignment should be like? A. It should be beautiful. B. It should be well organized. C. It should express ones thoughts.10. Who are the speakers? A. Boss and employee. B. Mother and son. C. Teacher and student. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. What can you know about the womans mother? A. She has been sick. B. She misses her original country. C. She is fond of staying at home all day. 12. Where does the woman live? A. In America. B. In India. C. In Britain.13. What does the woman plan to do next year? A. Study a new language. B. Travel abroad with her parents. C. Visit her mothers native country. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. Who is Buster? A. A child. B. A dog. C. A cat.15. What does Buster often do? A. Walk with Lily to school. B. Wait for the man in the park. C. Play with the woman. 16. What has the woman been doing? A. Asking the man to give up. B. forting the man. C. Criticizing the man. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. Where can students get the weekly film and concert schedules? A. Outside the library. B. Outside the student club. C. Outside the dining room.18. How many meals will the dining room serve on weekends? A. One. B. Two. C. Three.19. What will happen to the library hours during the holiday? A. No special hours. B. Shorter hours on weekends. C. Special hours during the week.20. What does the speaker talk about in the end? A. The library services. B. Summer courses. C. Bus schedules.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和D）中，选出最佳选项。Homes & Gardens 12mths: 27.04 Established for over 80 years, Homes & Gardens has always been engaging and accessible. Delivering inspirational decorating through real-life stories and beautiful photography, it is the ultimate sourcebook of beautiful ideas and detailed information, and inspires its readers to bee their own interior designers. Delicious 12mths: 29.99 Whether you are passionate about cooking and entertaining, or simply love food, Delicious is the magazine for you. Every month its packed with mouth-watering recipes, including menus from Jamie Oliver, tasty mid-week suppers and childrens meal ideas. Mother & Baby12mths: 19.50 Mother & Baby is the UKs best-selling parenting magazine, and is full of information on pregnancy, birth and caring for your baby. Mother & Baby has over 40 years of experience on advising mothers how to care for their babies and is a well loved and trusted brand.TIME12mths: 34.99 TIME brings you the pick of the most interesting and relevant new stories, delivering accurate knowledge at all times on all topics, which allows you to anticipate trends. With more than 30 million eager readers every week, can you afford not to take TIME?ON THE WHEEL12mths: 55.00The perfect read for anyone interested in classic cars, as it has the best buying advice, road tests and features. Features on restorations, road tests, reader models, keep the car fan entertained every month. The classified section and buyers guide provide a rich source of valuable information on price and makes and models.21. Mrs. Smith has a baby of only three and she likes to make her home unique, so she may be interested in _. A. TIME and Delicious B. Delicious and Mother& Baby C. TIME and ON THE WHEEL D. Homes & Gardens and Mother & Baby 22. What is the purpose of writing this passage? A. To talk about the contents of these magazines.B. To introduce these magazines to readers.C. To get more readers to subscribe to these magazines.D. To encourage readers to read as much as possible.23. The readers of these magazines are possibly _. A. men B. grown-ups C. women D. children BWe might not be alone in the universe. Actually, it may be confirmed as a very crowded place by new puter models developed to help identify habitable planets.Estimates of places where life can exist have been based on the possibility of them having surface water. But software recently developed by the Aberdeen University allows researchers to identify planets with underground water kept liquid by heat from planets.Water is fundamental for life and planets too close to the sun lose water to the atmosphere through evaporation. On the other hand, planets located in distant reaches from their star have their surface water locked away as ice.Sean McMahon, who is carrying out the work, explained: Traditionally people have said that if a planet is in this Goldilocks zonenot too hot and not too coldthen it can have liquid water on its surface and be habitable.But this concept might change when considering that planets can receive two sources of heatheat direct from the star and heat generated deep inside the planet.It is easy to observe it in our own planet. As you go down through the crust of the Earth, the temperature gets higher and higher. Even when the surface is frozen, water can exist below ground.There could be immense quantities of water in factfull of primitive life.Professor John Parnell, also from Aberdeen University said: There is a significant habitat for microorganisms below the surface of the Earth, extending down several kilometers.And some believe that the majority of life on Earth could even reside in this deep biosphere.So the Aberdeen team are developing models to predict which distant planets might harbor underground reservoirs of liquid water with the possibility of alien life.24.What is considered as the symbol of life existence traditionally? A. Solid water on its surface. B. Solid water below ground.C. Liquid water on its surface. D. Liquid water below ground.25. Why did John Parnell mention the fact about Earth?A. To prove that there is majority of life on Earth.B. To prove that life may also exist in other planets.C. To prove that there is primitive life down through Earth.D. To prove that there is a habitat for microorganisms below Earth.26.What theory is the Aberdeen teams study based on?A. Planets can receive heat generated deep inside the planet.B. Planets can receive heat direct from the star. C. Planets can have their surface water locked away as ice.D. Planets can lose water through evaporation.27.What can we know about the puter models? A. They have already located some habitats for life.B. They will help researchers find Goldilocks zones.C. They have helped find some significant discoveries. D. They will help identify planets where there is life. CPeople laugh and people cry. But it is thought that tears, whether out of sorrow, anger or joy, make Americans feel unfortable and embarrassed. The shedder of tears（落泪者）is likely to apologize, even when a great tragedy was the cause. The observer of tears is likely to do everything to put an end to the emotional tears. But judging from recent studies of crying behavior, both those responses to tears are often not proper and may even be counterproductive（适得其反）.Humans are the only animals clearly known to shed emotional tears. Since evolution has given rise to few purposeless physiological responses(生理反应), it is logical to assume that crying has one or more functions that increase survival.Although some observers have suggested that crying is a way to ask for help from others (as a crying baby might from its mother), the shedding of tears is hardly necessary to get help. Crying loudly would have been quite enough, more likely than tears to gain attention. So, it appears that there must be something special about tears themselves.Indeed, the new studies suggest that emotional tears may play a direct role in easing stress. University of Minnesota researchers who are studying chemicals of tears have recently separated two important chemicals from emotional tears. Both chemicals are found only in tears that are shed in response to emotion. Tears shed because of exposure to cut onion, containing no such chemical.Other researchers are looking into the usefulness of tears as a means of diagnosing human illness and monitoring drugs. At Tulane Universitys Teat Analysis Laboratory, Dr. Peter Kastl and his colleagues report that they can use tears to test drug abuse, to study the causes of “dry eye” syndrome（综合征）and the effects of eye surgery, and perhaps even to measure exposure to environmental pollutants.28. What does the phrase “both those responses” in Paragraph 1 refer to?A. Crying out of sorrow and shedding tears for happiness.B. The embarrassment and unpleasant feelings of the observers.C. The tear shedders apology and the observers effort to stop crying.D. Linking illness with crying and finding the chemicals of tears.29. What does the author say about crying?A. It is a pointless response to the environment.B. It must have played an essential role in mans survival.C. It usually produces the desired effect.D. It is meant to get attention and help.30. From the passage we can infer that _.A. we can reduce our stress by shedding tearsB. it is unnatural for people to shed tearsC. shedders of tears cannot get help by crying loudlyD. unlike animals, humans can shed tears for survival31. Whats the main idea of the text?A. Humans are the only animals to shed tears.B. New studies show that tears have many benefits and functions.C. Researchers have found peoples responses to tears.D. Emotional tears are very important in medical science. DOne morning, I stepped out of bed and put my feet on the floor. Suddenly, a mean little man jumped out from under the bed and stabbed (刺，扎) an ice pick (碎冰锥) through my left foot.Figuratively (比喻地) speaking, yes.I took another step and he stabbed it again. This went on all day. Step, stab, scream. Over the next few days, I started limping (跛行). My whole body hurt. Even my hair. I kept thinking that the little man would get tired of stabbing me and go pick on somebody else. We often take things for granted until we lose them or they start to hurt.My brother deals with pain every day. Hes also blind and suffers from cerebral palsy (脑瘫), needs a walker to walk, doesnt take much for granted. I had to wonder: What would he think about my foot?Finally, after a week of pain, I went to see a very nice foot doctor. The doctor studied my foot, took X-rays, shook his head, and said the little mans name: Arthur Itis, or Arthritis (关节炎).I knew it well. Id often heard it hissed angrily by my grandparents and parents, all attacked by Arthurs ice pick when they got older.“Wait,” I said. “Doesnt Arthur usually just pick on old people?”The doctor smiled, looking at my chart. “How old are you?”I gave him a look. “Never mind,” I said. “Can you fix it?”“Well,” he said, “we can try.”He listed several options and I chose the injection (打针). It didnt hurt much. Not half as much as the ice pick.That was yesterday. This morning, I awoke, took a few careful steps and hallelujah! It hurt just a bit, but no ice pick. I looked under the bed. No sign of Arthur. Maybe he was hiding in the closet, waiting for another day. But for now, he was gone, and I was grateful. My mind began to race with plans to do all the things Id been putting off for days: unpack, clean the house, wash my hair Then it hit me. Another stab. Not in my foot. In my heart. I remembered that I hadnt called my brother in a long time.Its easy to take some things for granted. But it should never be the people we love.32.Why didnt the author go to see the doctor for the first week?A. Because she was afraid that her brother would laugh at her. B. Because she expected that the pain would gradually disappear.C. Because she thought it was too cold to step out of her room.D. Because she believed that she could endure the pain like her brother did.33. Who had a disease that was different from the other people mentioned?A. The author. B. The authors parents.C. The authors brother.D. The authors grandparents.34. After having the injection, the authors _.A. felt regretful because it hurt so muchB. felt better but could still feel the “ice pick” painC. was satisfied with her recoveryD. was busy with housework that had been delayed for days35.From her experience of arthritis, the author learned that _.A. a stabbing pain in the heart is as painful as one in the foot B. we should always remember to show our love to those we loveC. people who help us relieve pain should be thanked properlyD. we should never take for granted the pain we experience in life第二节（共5个小题；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。College Student Guide to Thanksgiving BreakThanksgiving break, for many college students, is a big gift in the middle of fall semester. Lots of students go home for Thanksgiving, but some stay on campus. 36 Whatever your situation is, though, there are things you can do to make sure you squeeze every last drop out of the long weekend.Thanksgiving is nearly always about friends and family. However, every college student has a unique situation. Not all the students choose to return home for Thanksgiving. 37 If you find being back home stressful, try planning to see friends or a trip to your favorite coffee shop.For many students, its the first chance they have to visit friends from high school. If you have a large circle of friends, getting to see everyone you want to see may be hard. 38 So it is wise to try to plan group activities where you can spend time with as many of your old friends as possible.Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel times of the year, so knowing what to expect can prevent a fun trip home from turning into a travel nightmare. 39 The other half is planning your route home. If you plan to fly back home, book tickets at least six weeks in advance.For most students, Thanksgiving falls either right before or right after midterms. So while youre relaxing over the break, it doesnt mean you can let your academics slide. 40 Even if your professors dont assign you anything over the break, you probably have a larger project to work on. Remember the end of the semester is really only a few weeks away.A. When returning home for Thanksgiving, you might have changed in many ways.B. Knowing what to pack when heading home is half the battle.C. After all, the Thanksgiving break is only a few days.D. Some families are less supportive than others.E. Learn what to do and make the best of the long weekend.F. It is your first chance to learn how to manage homework over a college break.G. Others head to a friends house to celebrate the holiday.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）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，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。I stopped to watch my little girl busy playing in her room. In one hand was a plastic _41 ; in the other a toy broom. I listened as she was speaking to her make-believe（假想的）little friend and Ill never forget the words she said, even though it was imagined. She said, “Suzies in the corner because shes not been very 42 . She didnt listen to a word I 43 or do the things she should.” In the 44 I saw her baby doll all dressed in lace and pink. It was 45 shed been put to sit alone and 46 . My daughter 47 her “conversation”, as I sat down on the floor. She said, “Im all fed up. I just dont know 48 to do with her any more. She cries whenever I have to work and wants to play games, too. She never 49 me do the things that I just have to do. She tries to help me with the dishes, but her arms just cannot 50 . And she doesnt know how to fold towels. I dont have the 51 to teach. I have a lot of work to do and a big house to keep clean. I dont have the time to sit and play Do you 52 what I mean?” And that day I thought a lot about making some 53 in my life, as I listened to her words that 54 me like a knife. I hadnt been paying enough attention to what I hold most 55 . Id been caught up in responsibilities that increased 56 the years. But now my 57 has changed, because, in my heart, I realize that Ive seen the world in a different light through my little darlings eyes. So, let the cobwebs（蜘蛛网） 58 the corners and the dust bunny rabbit rule the floor. Im not going to worry about keeping up with them _59 . Im going to fill the house with 60 of a child and her mother, for we are granted only one childhood, and we will never get another.41Acup BcameraCphone Dknife42Agentle BhappyCgood Dhelpful43Asaid BheardClearnedDfound44A. bed BcornerCroomDbox45Aobvious BpossibleCmonDunusual46Arecover BpretendCsleepDthink47AstoppedBcontinuedCrepeatedDinterrupted48. AwhatBwhetherCwhyDhow49Ahas BwatchesClets Dmakes50Aarrive BsettleCreach Dhandle51Askill BenergyCduty Dreason52Amind BfeelCseeDlearn53AinfluencesBplans CchangesDtroubles54Acut BhurtCbrokeDharmed55AcleverBheavyCfunnyDdear56AduringBafterCforDover57Aattitude BprincipleCinterestDpurpose58Amake BmanageChaveDstop59AeitherBany moreCneitherDanywhere60AexplanationsBmessagesCimaginationsDmemories第二节：语法填空（10个小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, the worlds longest bridge over water, _61_(plete) last year. The bridge was put into use on October 23, xx. A journey by land, _62_can take up to four hours, will be_63_(great) shortened.From an artificial island near Hong Kong International Airport, the structure_64_(run) west to another artificial island in Macao, a distance of 55 kilometers, 20 times the _65_(long) of San Franciscos Golden Gate Bridge. _66_total of 400,000 tons of steel were used in the project, equal to 60 time