安徽省阜阳市颍上县第二中学2018_2019高二英语上学期期中试题（无答案）.docx

安徽省阜阳市颍上县第二中学2018-2019高二英语上学期期中试题（无答案）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 want to do? A. Stay in bed. B. Go to work. C. Go out.2. Why cant the woman tell the time? A. Because there is something wrong with her watch. B. Because she doesnt want to tell the man. C. Because she has no watch. 3. Where does the conversation take place? A. In the hospital. B. In the library. C. In the restaurant. 4. When is the man sure to finish the project? A. By September. B. By July. C. By March. 5. Why cant the man have coffee with the woman? A. Because he has to prepare for a class tomorrow. B. Because he has to prepare for an exam tomorrow. C. Because he has to prepare for a presentation tomorrow. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。6. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers? A. Sister and brother. B. Teacher and student. C. Husband and wife. 7. Where is Tom? A. At football practice. B. At the library. C. In the bathroom. 8. How many people probably are there in the house at the moment? A. Three. B. Five. C. Six. 听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。9. What is the weather like now? A. Warm. B. Snowy. C. Windy.10. What do we know about the woman? A. She loves winter sports. B. She hates slippery roads. C. She heard the radio forecast. 11. What will the two speakers do tomorrow? A. Go skiing. B. Go skating. C. Go shopping. 听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。12. When did the two speakers get there? A. At 8:50. B. At 9:10 C. At 9:15. 13. How long have they been waiting? A. For 15 minutes. B. For 25 minutes. C. For 30munites. 14. What can we learn from the conversation? A. Its the first time that the woman visits the museum. B. They can see some big guns used in old days. C. There is something wrong with the side door.听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。15. What was true about the exam? A. It had 15 true-false questions. B. It was 60 minutes long. C. It has three essays. 16. How did the man feel about the true-false questions? A. He liked them less than the essays. B. He didnt think they were too hard. C. He didnt know the answers to them. 17. How did the woman do on the essay answers? A. She wrote the information in a hurry. B. She didnt know the answers. C. She wrote her answers clearly. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. When did Harry Houdinis career take off? A. In 1899. B. In 1908. C. In 1913. 19. Where did Houdini first introduce his escape? A. In New York. B. In England. C. In St. Louis. 20. Which of the following is true about Houdini? A. Houdini took Giant Milk Can Escape on tour in several countries. B. Houdinis escape from milk can made his magic more dramatic. C. Houdini had a successful career throughout his whole life.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，共30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D、四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AOur restaurant guide editor, Flora Caraway, had a great and filling time finding all these new and exciting restaurants for you to enjoy. She also put on 25 pounds. The restaurants are all located around the lake and are very easy to find. If you would like to read what people say, or leave your own comment, please visit our website: . Also, you can see the full-length of reviews online for the following restaurants.Daves-on-the Lake (Italian)A stones throw from the lake, this newly opened Italian restaurant has all any restaurants could offer, from delicious meatballs to garlic bread and prize-winning wine. The spaghetti carbonara is a must, and the Chianti 55, a famous Italian wine, will go down well on any palate. (味觉)Espado Cornelios (Mexican)With views to die for, this well designed, authentic-style Mexican restaurant is my personal favorite. The fresh fish are caught daily from the lake. The chef had lived and worked for restaurants in the Eldora region in Mexico for 20 years before opening his own restaurant. Seating is mostly outdoor, where you can enjoy the night views and the fresh air coming from the lake as you dine. This is something that is not to be found anywhere else close to the lake. The best of salsa music plays while you eat. Its the closest Ive felt to Mexico.Bull Dogs (English Fish and Chips) For those who prefer simpler dish, there is really nowhere to match Bull Dogs. This restaurant is one of a successful chain now operating in the country. Several types of the fish are available for you as well as a good selection of salads for a healthier choice. Hand-cut chips made from local potatoes make it even more appealing. A main course comes with 2 free drinks. Its definitely good value for money and very tasty too.21. What can we know about Flora Garaway.A. She runs a restaurant B. She is fond of cookingC. She likes fish best D. She tasted a lot of cuisines22. What is special about Espado Cornelios ?A. It is newly openedB. It allows admiring night view over eating outdoorsC. It offers free drinks D. It is popular with customers most23. If you want to eat something lighter and simpler, youd better go to _.A. Daves-on-the Lake B. Espado Cornelio s C. Bull Dogs D. EldoraBFifteen years ago, I took a summer vacation in Lecce in southern Italy. After climbing up a hill for a panoramic(全景的) view of the blue sea, white buildings and green olive trees, I paused to catch my breath and then positioned myself to take the best photo of this panorama.Unfortunately, just as I took out my camera, a woman approached from behind, and planted herself right in front of my view. Like me, this woman was here to stop, sigh and appreciate the view.Patient as I was, after about 15 minutes, my camera scanning the sun and reviewing the shot I would eventually take, I grew frustrated. Was it too much to ask her to move so I could take just one picture of the landscape? Sure, I could have asked her, but something prevented me from doing so. She seemed so content in her observation. I didnt want to mess with that.Another 15 minutes passed and I grew bored. The woman was still there. I decided to take the photo anyway. And now when I look at it, I think her presence in the photo is what makes the image interesting. The landscape, beautiful on its own, somehow comes to life and breathes because this woman is engaging with it.This photo, with the unique beauty that unfolded before me and that woman who “ruined” it, now hangs on a wall in my bedroom. What would she think if she knew that her figure is captured(捕捉) and frozen on some strangers bedroom wall? A bedroom, after all, is a very private space, in which some woman I dont even know has been immortalized(使永存). In some ways, she lives in my house.Perhaps we all live in each others spaces. Perhaps this is what photos are for: to remind us that we all appreciate beauty, that we all share a common desire for pleasure, for connection, for something that is greater than us.That photo is a reminder, a captured moment, an unspoken conversation between two women, separated only by a thin square of glass.24. What happened when the author was about to take a photo?A. Her camera stopped working B. A woman blocked her view C. Someone asked her to leave D. A friend approached from behind25. In the authors opinion, what makes the photo so alive?A. The rich color of the landscape B. The perfect positioning of the cameraC. The woman s existence in the photoD. The soft sunlight that summer day26. The photo on the bedroom wall enables the author to better understand _.A. the need to be close to nature.B. the importance of private space.C. the joy of the vacation in Italy.D. the shared passion for beauty.27. The passage can be seen as the authors reflection upon _.A. a particular life experience.B. the pleasure of traveling.C. the art of photography.D. a lost friendship.CNext month, Im traveling to a remote area of Central Africa and my aim is to know enough Lingalaone of the local languages to have a conversation. I wasnt sure how I was going to manage this until I discovered a way to learn all the vocabulary Im going to need. Thanks to Memrise, the app Im using. It feels just like a game.“People often stop learning things because they feel theyre not making progress or because it all feels like too much hard work,” says Ed Cooke, one of the people who created Memrise. “Were trying to create a form of learning experience that is fun and is something youd want to do instead of watching TV.”Memrise gives you a few new words to learn and these are “seeds” which you plant in your “greenhouse”. When you practice the words, you “water your plants”. When the app believes that you have really remembered a word, it moves the word to your “garden”. And if you forget to log on (登录)，the app sends you emails that remind you to “water your plants”. The app uses two principles about learning. The first is that people remember things better when they link them to a picture in their mind. Memrise translates words into your own language, but it also encourages you to use “mems”. For example, I memorized motele, the Lingala word for “engine”, using a mem I created I imagined an old engine in a motel (汽车旅馆) room.The second principle is that we need to stop after studying words and then repeat them again later, leaving time between study sessions. Memrise helps you with this, because its the kind of app you only use for five or ten minutes a day.Ive learnt hundreds of Lingala words with Memrise. I know this wont make me a fluent speaker, but I hope Ill be able to do more than just smile when I meet people in Congo. Now, I need to go and water my Vocabulary!28. What does Ed Cooke make an effort to do with Memrise?A. Create memorable experiences.B. Make progress with hard work.C. Master languages through games.D. Combine study with entertainment.29. What do the underlined words “water your plants” in Paragraph 3 refer to?A. Learning new words.B. Being a Memrise user.C. Logging on to the app.D. Taking care of your garden.30. How does Memrise work?A. By linking different mems together.B. By putting knowledge into practice.C. By offering human translation services.D. By applying an associative memory approach.31. What is the authors attitude towards Memrise?A. Favorable. B. Doubtful. C. Uncaring. D. Negative.DJapan has long been known for both its strong traditions and being on the cutting edge of technology, and this new inn combining the classic Japanese surroundings with high-tech slippers and furniture is a perfect reflection of this.Nissan Motor Co. developed a system in which slippers park themselves at the entrance of the traditional inn, called “ProPilot Park Ryokan,” waiting for guests to use them upon arrival. When guests have finished using them, the slippers will drive themselves back to their original position. Each slipper features two tiny wheels, a motor, and sensors to drive it across the wooden floor.The same technology features in Nissans all-battery electric Leaf car. High-tech sensors and cameras allow the vehicle to safely back into parking spaces without any input from the driver. Four cameras and 12 sensors assess the vehicles surroundings. ProPilot Park handles the accelerator, braking and steering(转向) input when the car is parking. Drivers operate the system with the press of a button, which they must hold down the entire time. Lifting a finger off the button will result in the car stopping immediately. The inn, located in the resort town of Hakone, about 75 kilometers southwest of Tokyo, is currently most famous for its view of Mount Fuji. However, the new self-driving slippers, released by Nissan in March, is the unique feature of the high-tech inn.“The self-parking slippers are meant to raise awareness of automated driving technologies, and their potential, non-driving applications,” Nissan spokesman Nick Maxfield said in a statement. In addition to the slippers, office chairs, floor cushions and traditional low tables in the inn also wheel themselves back into place after use.32. What is the typical feature of the slippers?A. They are eco-friendly.B. They are automatic.C. They are recyclable.D. They are rechargeable.33. How can a driver stop the Nissans electric Leaf car?A. By pressing a button.B. By using the brake of the car.C. By removing the finger from the button.D. By handling the accelerator.34. Why did Nissan develop the slippers according to Nick Maxfield?A. To attract more customers.B. To advertise the Nissan Motor Co.C. To lessen work load of the workers.D. To promote non-driving technologies.35. What can we know about the inn mentioned in the text?A. It uses robots to serve the guests.B. It is famous for its good service.C. It is a combination of tradition and modem.D. It is known for its beautiful decoration.第二节 七选五（共5小题；每小题2分，共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。其中两项为多余项。Alone But Not LonelyIn todays fast-paced society, weve become uncomfortable with silence. We try to find different types of activities that can help us escape feelings of laziness or boredom. 36 Solitude(独处) does not have to be uncomfortable or lonely. In fact, solitude and loneliness are very different things.The death of a loved one or the inability to find people who understand you can leave you feeling lonely. Even if you are surrounded by other people, its natural to experience an emptiness while longing for love or acceptance. 37 Geoffery F. Fisher once said, “In cities, no one is quiet but many are lonely. 38 ”We often fill loneliness with all types of unsatisfying activities. Young people would rather spend a Friday night out with strangers, than spend the night alone. Theyre looking for a way to kill time while they await true friendship. Then there are young adults in gangs where they dont really like their companions. 39 Why does being alone scare us?Do not be afraid of silence. 40 It teaches you how to truly listen. It teaches you to pay attention to whats going on inside of you. Only when we are alone can we have the space and peace we need to think without being outwardly influenced. It therefore becomes easier to make important decisions as well as to reflect on how we are feeling.A. Loneliness is therefore a feeling that can be experienced whether or not one is physically alone.B. They would rather feel accepted on a shallow level than risk feeling alone.C. The problem of loneliness can be easily solved in a modern world.D. But, when doing so, the main thing we are trying to avoid is loneliness.E. In the country, people are quiet but few are lonely.F. It can provide you with amazing benefits.G. It guides you through hardships.第三部分：语言知识运用（共两节；满分45分）第一节完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，共30分）My previous home had a stand of woods behind it and many animals in the backyard. That first year，I 41 feeding peanuts to the blue jays，then the squirrels. The squirrels had no 42 coming up right to me for them. As the months went by，the rabbits saw that I was no 43 and didnt escape. When I threw carrot slices(薄片)，they even came for a nibble(啃). Slowly they came to 44 me，and by the end of the year they were eating out of my hand.That second year，the rabbits 45 me，and one would even sit up for slices！While I was feeding them，I 46 that a groundhog who used to run away was now taking an 47 interest in this food situation. I carefully extended a long 48 ，with a keen eye on those teeth，and 49 ，there were times I would have the groundhog sitting next to a rabbit，both munching(津津有味地咀嚼) on carrots. A few months later，while 50 ，she would even turn her back to me. 51 when she was facing away，I reached out and 52 scratched(搔) her back with my finger. She didnt move.By year three，the rabbits and the groundhog were back. The groundhog 53 didnt have a problem with me scratching her back，and I got an idea. Id always 54 ，while slicing up carrots，that the end looked like a cap. 55 one day，just to see what she would do，I gently 56 one on top of the groundhogs head. Again，not a 57 .The next time，I had my camera ready to record what you see here，one of several dozen such pictures. 58 she had a slice to eat，she never 59 the one on her head. It was a fair 60 I got a pleasure，and she had yet another tasty treat.41. A. avoidedB. started C. canceledD. suggested42. A. businessB. fun C. problem D. right43. A. helpB. cheat C. threat D. exception44. A. play B. appreciate C. admire D. trust45. A. fearedB. discoveredC. touched D. remembered46. A. provedB. decided C. noticedD. understood47. A. extreme B. increasing C. additional D. inspiring48. A. squirrel B. rabbit C. peanut D. carrot49. A. before longB. long ago C. over and over D. all over again50. A. eating B. playingC. sitting D. sleeping51. A. NextB. Once C. Soon D. Lately52. A. carefullyB. suddenly C. violentlyD. patiently53. A. also B. thus C. just D. still54. A. thought B. doubted C. admittedD. realized55. A. While B. O