山东省淄博市淄川中学2018_2019学年高二英语下学期期中试题.docx

山东省淄博市淄川中学2018-2019学年高二英语下学期期中试题 120分钟150分 第卷第一部分听力(共两节, 每小题1.5分，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。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 fruit does the woman use? A. Pears.B. Oranges.C. Bananas.2. What did the woman do today? A. She cleaned the car.B. She bought an umbrella.C. She listened to the weather forecast.3. When does the man usually do exercise? A. In the afternoon.B. In the morning.C. At night.4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Father and daughter.B. Classmates.C. Teacher and student.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Preparing for a test. B. Eating during an exam. C. Getting a medical exam.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。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. Who started to make birthdays important holidays? A. The womans grandparents.B. The mans grandparents.C. The womans parents.7. What does the womans mother do for the womans birthday? A. She gives her a gift of jewelry.B. She cooks some special food.C. She makes some beautiful clothes. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Why didnt the man need to study the local language? A. He already spoke it. B. He didnt want to talk to local people.C. He could communicate in English.9. How did the baker feel about the man at first? A. Happy.B. A little afraid.C. Very angry.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What kind of food does the woman cook? A. Thai. B. Chinese. C. Vietnamese.11. What does the man think of the new Chinese market? A. Its too big. B. It has good deals. C. It has few foreign products.12. According to the man, when is the best time to visit the market? A. Saturday. B. Sunday. C. Monday.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Where does the conversation take place?A. At a store. B. At school. C. At home.14. How did the man get the mud? A. He went to the Dead Sea.B. He dug it up from the backyard.C. He bought it from an online company.15. What is the main color of the mud in the backyard? A. Brown.B. Grey. C. Black.16. Why does the girl agree to use the mud? A. She wants her skin to feel younger.B. She has some skin problems.C. She is starting to get wrinkles.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What classes can visitors take in Bali according to the speaker? A. Diving.B. Swimming. C. Fishing.18. Why do some scientists come to Bali? A. To study volcanoes.B. To study the sea creatures.C. To study traditional artworks.19. What do most people of Bali do?A. Work in tourism. B. Do agricultural work. C. Make special clothes.20. What does the speaker think is good to do during Chinese New Year? A. Drink traditional coffee.B. Do some shopping.C. Visit Buddhist temples.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，15小题，满分35分）第一节阅读下列短文，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。AFood festivals around the worldStilton Cheese RollingMay Day is a traditional day for celebrations, but the 2,000 English villagers of Stilton must be the only people in the world who includetheserolling in their annual plans. Teams of four, dressed in a variety of strange and funny clothes , roll a complete cheese along a 50-metre course. On the way, they must not kick or throw their cheese, or go into their competitors lane. Competition is fierce and the chief prize is a complete Stilton cheese weighing about four kilos (disappointingly, but understandably the cheeses used in the race are wooden ones). All the competitors are served with beer or port wine, the traditional accompaniment for Stilton cheese.Fiery Foods FestivalThe Hottest Festival on EarthEvery year more than 10,000 people head for the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico. They come from as far away as Australia, the Caribbean and China, but they all share a common addictionfood that is not just spicy ,but hot enough to make your mouth burn, your head spin and your eyes water. Their destination is the Fiery Eood and BBQ Festival which is held over a period of three clays every March. You might like to try a chocolate-covered habanero pepperofficially the hottest pepper in the worldor any one of the thousands of products that are on show. But one things for sureif you dont like the feeling of a burning tongue, this festival isnt for you!La TomatinaThe Worlds Biggest Food FightOn the last Wednesday of every August, the Spanish town of Bunol hosts Ea Tomatinathe worlds largest food fight. A week-long celebration leads up to an exciting tomato battle as the highlight of the weeks events. The early morning sees the arrival of large trucks with tomatoesofficial fight-starters get things going by casting tomatoes at the crowd.The battle lasts little more than half an hour, in which time around 50,000 kilograms of tomatoes have been thrown at anyone or anything that moves, runs, or fights back. Then everyone heads down to the river to make friends againand for a much-needed wash!21.In the Stilton cheese rolling competition, competitors on each team must .A. wear various formal clothesB. roll a wooden cheese in their own laneC. kick or throw their cheeseD. use a real cheese weighing about four kilos22. The celebration of La Tomatina lasts .A. three days B. seven daysC. less than three days D. more than seven days23.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. The chief prize for the Stilton cheese rolling competition is beer or port wine.B.More than 10,000 Chinese take pail in the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival.C. Thousands of spicy foods are on show in the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival.D. An exciting tomato battle takes place at the beginning of La Tomatina.BTenzing left his home when he was ten to work and help his mother, who was looking after their 2-acre ancestral farm after his fathers death. He did temporary jobs for the first few years and then joined a Malaysian construction firm, where he learnt to drive, repair machines, work on the Internet and even speak English fluently.“In those 13 years, I learnt everythingdriving, mechanic work, and how to set up a small factory. This made me gain much confidence to do almost all jobs,” says Tenzing.However, as his mother was getting older, on December 12, 2006, Tenzing returned to his hometown in Assam. Having visited several farms, he came to know that tea could be easily exported and many tea companies were buying tea; so he also decided to grow tea on his farm. But as his family had never grown tea, he had no idea how to do it.Being a green hand in this field, Tenzing went to meet with many tea experts and followed their instructions. But whenever he sprayed pesticide (农药）on his farm, hed get a headache and feel indisposed. So he started looking for alternatives. Tenzing did his research online and finally in 2007, he connected with people from a Canadian non-governmental organization and invited them to his farm, where they trained him. Thus, Tenzing started growing tea organically.Today Tenzing has 25 acres of land, of which 7.5 acres is used for tea planting, and he grows almost all types of fruits and vegetables. His success inspired many, and farmers from other parts of the country also started coming to his farm to learn organic farming. He has trained about 30,000 farmers so far. Every year almost 100 tourists visit his farm from various parts of the world like the UK, Australia, Germany, etc.24. What can we know about Tenzing?A. He was mistreated at a young age.B. He lived a happy childhood.C. He had great learning ability.D. He received much formal education.25. Why did Tenzing want to grow tea on his farm?A. His mother was getting older. B. Tea sold very well at that time.C. His land was best for tea growth.D. He was tired of temporary jobs.26. What does the underlined word “indisposed” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Unfair.B. MotivatedC. Touched. D. Uncomfortable.27. What can be inferred about Tenzings farm according to the last paragraph?A. It has been the biggest one around.B. It is famous nationally and globally.C. It is made use of mostly to grow tea.D. It has become a hot tourist attraction.CFor many, music is as important to the human experience as eating and breathing. We hear music everywhereat home, the gym, parties and stores. But what kind of music do we prefer to listen to, and when and why do our musical preferences change?The relationship between the change of seasons and musical preferences was the focus of a study led by psychologist Terry Pettijohn. He and his team based their research on a previous study that examined the relationship between popular music preferences and the Environmental Security Hypothesis(假设). The results showed that over time, when social and financial conditions were more risky, the songs of the year that were slower, longer, more comforting and serious were most popular. And during periods in which social and financial conditions were generally stable, the result was opposite.Building on these findings, Pettijohn and his team wondered if the Hypothesis could also be applied to the change of seasons. For college students, the participants in this study, autumn begins at the start of the school year. Gone are the carefree days of summer, when school is out. Winter means colder temperatures, shorter days, and, in many places in the country, snow. Spring, however, is a different story. It represents a fresh start and when clocks spring forward, we gain an extra hour of daylight. As students walk into summer, theyre absorbed in the sunshine and social activitiesand enjoy a break from school.But do changing seasonal conditions influence musical preferences? To answer this question, the researchers designed two studies. What did they find? Both groups of college students favored more serious music during the seasons of fall and winter, and more active and energetic music during the spring and summer seasons. And these findings, Pettijohn argues, have practical significances.28. The purpose of the question raised in Paragraph 1 is to _.A. present a different opinion on musicB. prove where to listen to music mattersC. stress the importance of music to humansD. introduce the topic on musical preferences29. What influences a persons choice of music types according to the previous study?A. Whether one has enough free time. B. Whether one lives in a stable situation.C. Whether one is exposed to sunlight.D. Whether one chooses to change his life.30. How does Pettijohn feel about the findings of his studies?A. Its unexpected. B. Its humorous.C. Its discouraging. D. Its significant.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。Many cosplay activities are being organized in China, making the subculture popular among some youths. Cosplay means costume play, in which participants wear costumes and fashion accessories (配饰) to represent a specific character. Whats the reason why youths are interested in cosplay? 31 Cosplay participants often interact with each other to dress up as characters from animes (动漫), cartoons, comic books, films, TV programs and video games. Youths who love cosplay have their own sets of jokes, which “outsiders” rarely understand. 32 Cosplayers are almost always young, most of them under 25, and as they grow older, they tend to give up the practice. 33 Instead, they should treat such youngsters as normal youths, but at the same time warn them never to cross the social and moral boundaries.The cosplay subculture is a kind of performing arts. Cosplayers usually get the costumes in these ways. First, through some companies that make and sell packaged suits for cosplay. Second, through some individuals that make costumes and accessories. 34 With capital flowing into the ACG (二次元) industry, more specific and mature business models help the industry develop further. 35 Since then the domestic animation and game industry has been developing healthily with a stronger sense of using legal products. Chinas ACG industry is likely to see higher growth in 2019.A. Based on a research, 2015 proved to be a turning point.B. The cosplay industry is expected to witness more success.C. Therefore, there is no need for parents to overreact to cosplay.D. So regulators should strictly monitor such events to prevent improper behaviors.E. And besides, by making them themselves.F. Thats because its a way for youths to express virtual love.G. Perhaps thats why some people dislike them.第三部分 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。As I sat motionless on the steps of the pool, watching everyone else swim back and forth, I realized that I had spent most of my life watching others enjoy themselves. It was then that I 36 a little girl staring at me with a look of confusion. I smiled at her, hoping to 37 the ice by talking to her. Unfortunately, my 38 failed and she just kept on staring. My 39 increased as a little boy swam up to me and said, “I feel sorry for you.”After the 40 by chance, a thought struck me. I had to change 41 the world viewed me. Because it was children who stared at me the most, I decided to write a childrens book that taught them about 42 in a fun way. This is when KatGirl, a super hero in a 43 who helps children that are being bullied, came into my mind.I quickly 44 inside my apartment and began creating the story. As I wrote each word, I could 45 my future as a world-famous author and public speaker. My excitement 46 like wildfire. Over the next two years, the story 47 many changes before it saw the world in the spring of 2011. My insistence 48 paid off.One day I was invited to speak to the students at a neighboring school. I confidently wheeled into a classroom filled with students who 49 at me just like the little girl in the pool. “How do you feel when you see me?” I asked them. The kids bravely 50 , “ I feel sorry for you.”I opened my book and started reading. Immediately I noticed the childrens stares turned to 51 . “ How do you feel when you see me?” I asked again. Without 52 they replied, “ You are so cool! Does your 53 fly too?” I just smiled, “No, not yet, but maybe some day.” I knew in my heart that this was 54 . The past two years had proven to me that with 55 anything is possible.36. A. suggestedB. watchedC. noticedD. appreciated37. A. forgetB. breakC. removeD. deliver38. A. attemptB. project C. angerD. advice39. A. reliefB. confidence C. encouragement D. awkwardness40. A. meetingB. competition C. argumentD. interview41. A. whatB. whenC. why D. how42. A. potentialsB. disabilities C. paintingsD. manners43. A. wheelchair B. poolC. carD. spaceship44. A. walkedB. wheeledC. rushed D. raced45. A. regardB. realize C. picture D. consider46. A. spread B. folded C. recoveredD. declined47. A. went throughB. turned downC. looked upD. got around48. A. generallyB. carefullyC. separatelyD. eventually49. A. calledB. glimpsedC. laughedD. stared50. A. greetedB. responded C. agreed D. continued51. A. doubts B. jokesC. tearsD. smiles52. A. discussionB. hesitationC. intentionD. imagination53. A. bodyB. dream C. chairD. book 54. A. impossible B. strangeC. trueD. false55. A. determinationB. generosity C. popularity D. harmony第二节 （共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 For many young people, going to university is one of the most important 56 (stage) of their lives. It is the time when young people will move out of 57 (they) home to live with other people, often strangers. 58 (especial) in the U.S, people often travel very far 59 home to study. It is a time to be 60 (independence).At university, you will 61 (teach) by lectures and professors who are leading figures in their study. The opportunity to learn from and to discuss with them is 62 drives some people to apply to university. Students are required to choose a major that they wish to study. Apart from the 63 (academy) benefit, life at university also can allow students 64 (develop) their interests in many fields.Therefore，university is a place 65 you attain knowledge, develop your values and accept those who may be different.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分45分）66.第一节 应用文写作 满分15分假设你是李华，美国网友Peter将到中国旅游，请你帮忙了解你市Camellia Hotel的情况。请根据以下要点给Peter写一封回信：地理位置与周边环境；服务与设施；价格与付款方式；预定方式（电话8618998710001或网络）。 Dear Peter, How great it is to hear that you will come to China!. _ _ Yours,Li Hua.67 第二节读后续写 满分25分注意：1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；2. 应使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语；3. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；4. 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。Megan is a bright and curious little girl, as are most children of eight years old. When walking she looks up, down, or sideways, ne