2018-2019学年高二英语上学期开学考试试题 (VIII).doc

2018-2019学年高二英语上学期开学考试试题 (VIII)（时间 120分钟 总分 150分）第1部 分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）。第1节 （共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A.European Work Experience ProgrammeEuropean Work Experience Programme (E.W.E.P.) is an independent British organization which began in 1991 in the city of London. E.W.E.P. provides the opportunity for students from the 25 countries of the European Union and nationals（公民）from Norway, Iceland, Switzerland and Liechtenstein to live in England, to gain work experience, to practise their English and to get a better insight into the British social and cultural life. To apply you must fulfil（符合）the following requirements: Preferred age: 18 to 28 years old Be able to work in the UK for a period of at least two months. Must have a good knowledge of English. Due to work permit restrictions（限制）, European Work Experience Programme Ltd (E.W.E.P) will only select you if you are a European Union Member or national from Norway, Iceland, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. European Work Experience Programme Ltd will find you a suitable job and an acmodation. A representative of E.W.E.P. will be available during your stay to help you and you will get a 24 hours help line service during your stay. The TOTAL fee（费用）for our services is 264.63 (394.35 Euros). Should you require any further information, please contact us: European Work Experience Programme Ltd Unit 1, Red Lion Court, Alexandra Road Hounslow, Middlesex, TW3 1JS United Kingdom Tel: 44 208 572 2993 Fax: 44 208 572 1114E-mail: salesw.w.w.k.s.5.u.c.o.mewep.1.Whats the purpose of writing the text?ATo introduce a new programme in EnglandBTo attract more students to work in EnglandCTo describe the working conditions in EnglandDTo make clear the requirements for students working in England2.Which of the followings is not the purpose of the progamme？ATo get a lot of work experienceBTo improve their English rapidlyCTo have better understanding of the British cultureDTo make more money in Britain3.If you apply for the programme, you _.Amust be 18 to 26 years oldBbe able to speak at least three languagesCmust be nationals from the countries mentioned in the textDshould have some working experience in a foreign country B.Driving to a friends house on a recent evening, I was attracted by the sight of the full moon rising just above my friends rooftop. I stopped to watch it for a few moments, thinking about what a pity it is that most city people - myself included - usually miss sights like this because we spend most of our lives indoors.My friend had also seen it. He grew up living in a forest in Europe, and the moon meant a lot to him then. It had touched much of his life . I know the feeling. Last December I took my seven-year-olddaughtertothemountainousjungleof northernIndiawithsomefriends.Westayedinaforestresthousewithnoelectricityorrunninghotwater. Ourgrouphadcampfiresoutsideeverynight,andindoorswhenitwastoocoldoutside.Themoongrewtoitsfullestduringourtrip.Betweenmeandthehighmountainslaythree or four valleys. Not a light shone in them and not a sound could be heard. It was one of the quietest places I have ever known, a bottomless well of silence. And above me was the full moon, which struck me deeply . Todayourlivesarefilledwithglass,metal,plasticandfiber-glass.Wehavetelevision,cellphones,electricity,heatersandovensandair-conditioners,cars,puters.Struggling through traffic that evening at the end of a tiring day, most of it spent indoors, I thought, “Before long, I would like to live in a small cottage. There I will grow vegetables and read books and walk in the mountains. And perhaps write, but not in anger. I may bee an old man there, and wear the bottoms of my trousers rolled and measure out my life in coffee spoons. But I will be able to walk outside on a cold silent night and touched the moon.”4.The best title for the passage would be _.A. touched by the MoonB.the Pleasures of Modern LifeC. a Bottomless well of SilenceD. breakawayfromModernlife5.The writer felt sorry for himself because _.A. there was too much pollution.B.hefailedtoseethefullestmoon.C. he didnt adapt to modern inventionsD. there were too many accidents on the road.6.What impressed the writer most in the mountainous jungle of northern India?A. No modern equipment.B. plete silence.C. The nice moonlight.D. The high mountains.7.Modern things(Paragraph4) are mentioned mainly to _.A.showthatthewriterlikescitylifeverymuch.B.tellusthatpeoplegreatlybenefitfrommodernlife.C.explainthatpeoplehavelesschancestoenjoynature.D. show that we can also enjoy nature at home through them. C.Some disabled people use a special card when they park their cars. These are called disabled placards, which are removable signs that can be hung from the rear-view(后视) mirror of a car. These placards are only supposed to be for disabled people.These placards are meant to help disabled people in a number of ways . They allow the person to in special parking spaces. They can also be used when disabled people are being dropped off or picked up. Disabled people can even use them to park without having to pay .Parking officials think that some people are cheating. Not all people who have these placards are disabled. Today, one in sixteen drivers in California carries the sign. There are a lot more people who have disabled placards today than then years ago. An official from the DMV(加州车辆管理局) says that there are many reasons for the increase. As people get older, They may develop health problems and need to have one. There are also other reasons why more drivers have them today. Finally, there are a number of people who have them that should not.Last year the DMV cancelled more than 25,000 permits. They found that lots of people who had the disable placards had died. These permits are no longer valid.Some people are worried that the system being abused. They are worried that access to the program could be limited because of the misuse. More rules could make it harder for people with real disabilities to get these placards.8.According to the passage, disabled placards_.A.are very hard to get.B.allow disabled people to park anywhere.C.are only supposed to help the truly disabled.D.are used to help people get along well with the disabled.9.What can we learn from the passage?A.One in sixteen drivers in California is disabled.B.The California government takes care of the disabled very badly.C.More and more people have bee disabled in California.D.Some healthy people are also using disabled placards in California.10.The DMV cancelled more than 25,000 permits mainly because_.A.they wanted to limit the rights of the disabledB.the owners got those disabled placards illegallyC.the owners of those disabled placards had diedD.they found too many people had disabled placards11.Based on the last paragraph, some people are worried that_.A.their disabled placards will be cancelledB.they will no longer be able to get a disabled placardC.more and more people will get a disabled placardD.it will be more difficult for truly disabled people to get a disabled placardD.Most people agree that honesty is a good thing. But does Mother Nature agree? Animals cant talk, but can they lie in other ways? Can they lie with their bodies and behavior? Animal experts may not call it lying, but they do agree that many animals, from birds to chimpanzees, behave dishonestly to fool other animals. Why? Dishonesty often helps them survive. Many kinds of birds are very successful at fooling other animals. For example, a bird called the plover sometimes pretends to be hurt in order to protect its young. When a predator（猎食动物）gets close to its nest, the plover leads the predator away from the nest. How? It pretends to have a broken wing. The predator follows the hurt adult, leaving the baby birds safe in the nest. Another kind of bird, the scrub jay, buries its food so it always has something to eat. Scrub jays are also thieves. They watch where others bury their food and steal it. But clever scrub jays seem to know when a thief is watching them. So they go back later, unbury the food, and bury it again somewhere else. Birds called cuckoos have found a way to have babies without doing much work. How? They dont make nests. Instead, they get into other birds nests secretly. Then they lay their eggs and fly away. When the baby birds e out, their adoptive parents feed them. Chimpanzees, or chimps, can also be sneaky. After a fight, the losing chimp will give its hand to the other. When the winning chimp puts out its hand, too, the chimps are friendly again. But an animal expert once saw a losing chimp take the winners hand and start fighting again. Chimps are sneaky in other ways, too. When chimps find food that they love, such as bananas, it is natural for them to cry out. Then other chimps e running. But some clever chimps learn to cry very softly when they find food. That way, other chimps dont hear them, and they dont need to share their food. As children, many of us learn the saying You cant fool Mother Nature. But maybe you cant trust her, either.12.A plover protects its young from a predator by_.Agetting closer to its youngBdriving away the adult predatorCleaving its young in another nestDpretending to be injured13.By Chimpanzees, or chimps, can also be sneaky (paragraph 5), the author means_.Achimps are ready to attack othersBchimps are sometimes dishonestCchimps are jealous of the winnersDchimps can be selfish too14.Which of the following is true according to the passage?ASome chimps lower their cry to keep food away from others.BThe losing chimp won the fight by taking the winners hand.CCuckoos fool their adoptive parents by making no nests.DSome clever scrub jays often steal their food back.15.Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?A. Do animals lie?BDoes Mother Nature fool animals?CHow do animals learn to lie?DHow does honesty help animals survive?第二节 七选五 （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。 As a child grows up，you may wonder how you can teach him to bee a respectful adult. 16A child who learns to respect not only learns to receive respect from others in kind，but also learn to respect himself. Show him respect.This is the best way to teach your child how to respect othersListen to your child attentively and he will learn to listen to you，understanding how important this is in munication 17The more you say“please”and“thank you”to your child，the more likely he will learn to use themPoliteness then bees a normal part of any conversation Agree to disagree 18 Explain your decision so that he will understand you and expect respectful responsesDisagreeing with you doesnt necessarily mean disobedience(不顺从) Control your impulse to overreactWhen a situation arises，stay calm and keep in mind that you are supposed to be modeling correct behavior.19 Praise，praise，praiseSo much is focused on what a child does wrong and how to correct it that his acplishments are not celebrated enough. 20ATeach manners by using polite requests and responsesBTry to remember that a child wont always agree with youCRespect is necessary for a meaningful and successful lifeDIf he sees you lose your temper，he is more likely to respond that way in futureE. A child may act as he pleases，and he will live a happy lifeFSeeing a child exhibit respectful behavior，make sure he knows how proud you are of him.GRespectful behavior is always acpanied by bad behavior as a child第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分75分）第一节 单项填空 （共20小题，每小题1分）21.What a tight volleyball game! We lost it _ we all tried our best.A.because B. though C. until D. unless22.The lion is considered the king of the forest as it is a(n)_of courage and power.A. example B. sign C. mark D. symbol23.The skirt Jane wears today is _ to yours in style.A.familiar B. similar C. regular D. particular24._ speed and fort, bicycles cant be pared with other means of transportation like cars and trains.A.In terms of B. In case of C. Instead of D. In spite of25.It is known _us all that in China Suzhou and Hangzhou are known _ “the paradise on earth”.A. by;for B. to;for C. for;as D. to;as26.The teacher together with the students_ discussing Reading skills that _ newly published in America.A.are; were B. is; were C. are; was D. is; was27.Linda, make sure the tables_ before the guests arrive.A.be set B. set C. are set D. are setting28.-I wonder how much you charge for your services.-The first two are free_ the third costs $30.A.while B. until C. when D. before29.More highways have been built in China, _ it much easier for people to travel from one place to another.A.making B. made C. to make D. have made30.We went to Mount Tai last weekend, _,not surprisingly, was crowded with visitors.A.that B. which C. where D. when31.During the past five years the number of students graduating with a driving licence has reached 200,000,a(n)_ of 40,000 per year.A.average B. number C. amount D. quantity32.We are invited to a party _ in our club next Friday.A.to be held B. held C. being held D. holding33.Bill has done a lot of physical exercise to build up his _.A.ability B. force C. strength D. mind34.We give dogs time, space and love we can spare, and _, dogs give us their all.A.in all B. in fact C. in short D. in return35.-“Can I smoke here?” -“Sorry. We dont allow_here.”A.people smoking B. people smoke C.to smoke D. smoking36.The doctor is skilled at treating heart trouble and never accepts any gift from his patients, so he has a very good_.A.expectation B. reputation C. contribution D. civilization37. I think you need some outdoor exercise. Plenty of fresh air _ good health.A. contributes to B. devotes to C. applies to D. adjusts to38.-Im still working on my project.-Oh, youll miss the deadline. Time is _.A.running out B. going out C. gave out D. losing out39.-what happened to your glasses?- I sat on them_accident, and now theyre bent.A.of B. in C. for D. by40.-Did you tell Julia about the result?-Oh, no, I forgot. I _ her now.A.will be calling B.will call C. call D. am to call第二节 完型填空 (共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）) I fell in love with Yosemite National Park the first time I saw it, when I was 13. My parents took us there for camping. On the way out, I asked them to wait while I ran up to E1 Capitan, a 41 rock of 3,300 feet straight up. I touched that giant rock and knew 42 I wanted to climb it. That has been my lifes passion (钟爱) ever since 43 the rocks and mountains of Yosemite. Ive long made Yosemite my 44 . About 15 years ago I started seeing a lot of 45 , like toilet paper, beer cans, and empty boxes, around the area. Its 46 me why visitors started respecting the place 47 and treated such a beautiful home-like place this way. I tried 48 trash(垃圾)myself, but the job was too big. I would 49 an hour or two on the job, only to find the area trashed all over again weeks later. Finally, I got so 50 it that I decided something had to change. As a rock-climbing guide, I knew 51 about organizing any big event. But in xx, together with some climbers, I set a date for a 52 . On that day, more than 300 people 53 . Over three days we collected about 6,000 pounds of trash. It was amazing how much we were able to 54 . I couldnt believe the 55 we madethe park looked clean! Each year volunteers e for the cleanup from everywhere. In xx alone, 2,945 people 56 42,330 pounds of trash. I often hear people 57 about their surroundings. If you are one of them, I would say the only way to change things is by 58 rather than plaining. We need to teach by 59 . You cant blame others 60 you start with yourself.41.A. distance B. huge C. narrow D. loose42.A. immediatelyB. finally C. gradually D. recently43.A. imagining B. painting C. describing D. climbing44.A. garden B. home C. lab D. palace45.A. material B. resources C. waste D. goods46.A. beyond B. against C. over D. within47.A. more B. most C. less D. least48.A. throwing awayB. picking upC. breaking down D. digging out49.A. kill B. saveC. wait D. spend50.A. satisfied withB. delighted inC. tired of D. used to51.A. something B. anything C. everything D. nothing52.A. clean up B. partyC. picnic D. concert53.A. dropped outB. showed upC. looked around D. called back54.A. demand B. receive C. acplish D. overe55.A. plan B. visit C. contact D. difference56.A. crossed B. measuredC. covered D. designed57.A. talk B. plainC. argue D. quarrel58.A.doing B. thinkingC. questioning D. watching59.A. method B .explanation C. example D. research60.A. although B. if C. when D. unless第三节 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。The adobe dwellings(土坯房) built by the Pueblo Indians of the American Southwest 61 _ (admire) by even the most modern of architects and engineers.In addition to their simple beauty，62_ makes the adobe dwellings admirable is their ability to “air condition”a house without using electric 63_(equip).Walls 64_(make) of adobe(土坯) take in the heat from the sun on hot days and give out that heat slowly during cool nights，thus 65_(warm) the house.When a new day breaks，the walls have given up their heat and are now cold enough 66_ (cool) the house during the hot day;67_ the same time，they warm up again for the night.This cycle 68_(go) day after day: The walls warm up during the day and cool off during the night and are thus always a timely offset(抵消)for the outside temperatures.As 69_(nature) architects，the Pueblo Indians figured out exactly 70_thick the adobe walls needed to be to make the cycle work on most days.第四节 单词拼写 根据汉语意思或所给单词首字母写出正确单词。（共10个小题，每小题1分）71.The bus was _(拥挤的），so I decided to get off in advance.72.In some _(工业的）areas, the air conditions are not so good.73.An educator must first _(教育）himself.74.It helped me to understand China and Chinese_(娱乐业).75.He_(经历）the great difficulty in getting a visa to return to his motherland.76.It is said that the earthquake in Japan on March 11, xx was p_ more than a minute before it happened.77.You cant enter a military base without a p_.78.Is it c_ for you to spare me a few minutes?79.Many high-speed railways are under c_ now in our country.80.The government p_ these orphans(孤儿）with food and clothes.第三部分 写作