河南省永城市实验高级中学2018_2019学年高二英语上学期期中试题.docx

2018-2019学年度上期期中考试 高二英语试题第一部分听力（略）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中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 ADifferent countries have different greeting customs. Read this article to know more about the greeting customs in different cultures, and make sure you greet people in the right way next time you visit one of these countries.FranceFrench people greet each other with a handshake, but close friends kiss each other on both cheeks when they meet. They do this gesture when meeting and before leaving.KoreaIn Korea, it is a sign of respect(尊敬) for people to bow when greeting each other. In Korea, a bow is followed by a handshake. However, Korean women do not shake hands with western men, instead, they bow slightly.BrazilKissing women on the cheek is a common way of greeting. In a formal situation, a handshake is often done to show respect. Men should shake hands before and after meeting, and once they have become familiar with each other, a light hug is often given to each other.GhanaIn a social situation, its polite to greet everyone in the room. A handshake is used in greeting, and one palm (手掌) must directly touch the other palm. Its considered disrespectful to touch the back of the hand.21. Two close French friends will kiss each other on the when they meet.A. hand B. cheek C. neck D. arm22. In Brazil, it is very common to for two men who know each other well.A. Touch the palm B. kiss on the cheek C. bow on each other D. give a light hug23. Which is probably the BEST title for the passage?A. Greeting Customs in Different Cultures B. How to Behave PolitelyC. All Good Ways to Greet People D. Friends Should Greet Each Other BWhen Julie Jones and Caroline Atkin were schoolgirls, they promised to be best friends forever. Years later, Caroline died from a brain tumor at the age of 45, leaving five children. In her last weeks, she asked Julie to raise the children as her own. Julie, a single mother of three with a small income, didnt hesitate. “I held her in my arms and said Youll be OK, but I knew I was losing her.” She says. “The hospital rang me and I rushed there, but Caroline had just gone,” she says. “I went to her house. The children arrived home from school in a taxi and I gathered them in my arms and said: Mommy has gone to Heaven.” “Michael, who was 11, left the room. Kieran, ten, sat in great surprise; James, nine, broke down; while Emma, seven, and Chantelle, five uneasy. I brought them home.” Julie, mother of Adam, 20, Peter, 19, and 14-year-old Christian, moved the table from her dining room to turn it into an extra bedroom for the girls. She says “I put a tent up in the garden, and the children took turns to camp outside. We turned into a game. The children were terribly hurt by losing both their parents. But now, despite our lack of space and money, we have become one happy family.” The table in the kitchen is so small that Julie had to cook Christmas dinner in two sittings. Her eldest son has left for university and his bedroom is used by the younger boys. Julie had to work 50 hours a week and runs the home on her salary. “The children arent quiet anymore. The house is filled with screams and shouts and laughter.” she says. “They say Julie, you make us so happy, but the truth is that theyre the ones who make me happy. Im not extraordinary. Im just a mum.”24. What can we know about Julie from the text?A. She had lived a rich life before the adoption（收养）.B. She promised to adopt Carolines children as a schoolgirl.C. She blamed Carolines husband for taking no responsibility.D. She had to work very hard to support the large family.25. Which one is NOT what Julie did to support the large family?A. Using the dining room as a bedroom.B. Putting a tent up in the garden.C. Persuading her eldest son to leave for university.D. Cooking Christmas dinner in two sittings.26. From the last paragraph, we can know that Julie is _ .A. annoyed B. bored C. modest D. disappointed27. What would be the best title for the text?A. A mother to five orphans B. Five lucky childrenC. Carolines death D. Troubles of raising children CHillary failed to be president of America，but she never fails to serve America all her life.Hillary Diane Rodham was born in Chicago，Illinois，on October 26，1947，daughter of Hugh and Dorothy Rodham.She and her two younger brothers grew up in Park Ridge，Illinois.An excellent student，she was also a Girl Scout and a member of the local Methodist youth group. Hillary also enjoyed sports and was always interested in politics.She entered Wellesley College in 1965.Graduating with high honors，she moved on to Yale Law School，where she served on the Board of Editors of the Yale Review of Law and Social Action.While at Yale，she developed her special concern for protecting the best interests of children and their families.It was there that she met Bill Clinton，a fellow student.Hillary left Washington and followed her heart to Arkansas，marrying Bill Clinton in 1975.The couple taught together on the law school of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.Their daughter，Chelsea，was born in 1980.As First Lady of Arkansas，Hillary continued to work tirelessly on behalf of children and families.In addition to chairing the Arkansas Education Standards Committee，she founded the Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families.She introduced a pioneering program called the Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youngsters into Arkansas，which trained parents to work with their children in preschool preparedness and literacy.Hillary also served on the board of the Arkansas Childrens Hospital.In recognition of her professional and personal accomplishments，Hillary was named Arkansas Woman of the Year in 1983 and Arkansas Mother of the Year in 1984.Womens International Center proudly presented the Living Legacy Award to Hillary Rodham Clinton for her vast contributions in so many fields，especially honoring her work for women and children.28.Where was it that Hillary began to show her concern for childrens interests?A. In Chicago，Illinois.B. At Wellesley College.C. In Washington and Arkansas.D. At Yale Law School.29.Which of the following was set up by Hillary?A. The Arkansas Education Standards Committee.B. The Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families.C. The Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youngsters.D. The Arkansas Childrens Hospital.30.What can we learn from the passage?A. Bill Clinton and Hillary both graduated from Wellesley College.B. Bill Clinton and Hillary founded the University of Arkansas.C. Hillary did a great deal for children and women in Arkansas.D. Hillary was interested in sports but not in academic subjects.31.What might be the best title for this passage?A. Hillarys Concern for Children B.A Story Told by HillaryC.A Brief Introduction to Hillary D. Hillarys ContributionsDIf you followed the 2016 Olympic Games，you may have noticed that several athletes，including US swimmer Michael Phelps，had circular bruises on their bodies.These bruises were the result of “cupping (拔火罐) therapy”， a traditional Chinese medicinal practice that has been around for more than 2，000 years.Many athletes say that they have benefited from the therapy.Phelps used the therapy in the fall of 2014 and has used it about twice a week since，reported ABC News.Another US swimmer，Dana Vollmer，also believes that “it really helps with blood flow”.However，some have said that the supposed health effects result from peoples feeling that the treatment works，rather than any physical effect of the treatment.To figure out cupping therapy has any physical effect，last year researchers from Germany carried out a test in which a false treatment was provided.In the study，the same type of cups was used in the real treatment and the false treatment. But in the false treatment，the cups had a hole at the top so that they couldnt create the proper suction (吸力).The tested patients，who suffered from a disorder that caused a lot of pain，were told that they would receive either a traditional cupping or “soft cupping”. But they were not informed that the socalled “soft cupping” was a false treatment.It turned out that most patients correctly guessed which kind of cupping they had received. In both groups，patients also experienced about the same reductions in pain. “The results suggest the effects of cupping therapy might come from factors that are not necessarily part of the treatment itself，” the researchers told the Live Science website.The question of whether cupping therapy works still needs to be answered. “But because the treatment is relatively safe and it could be helpful for some people，the therapy can be used as part of a comprehensive treatment program involving other exercises，nutritional choices and lifestyle changing，” Dr Brent Bauer，director of the US Complementary and Integrative Medicine Program at Mayo Clinic，told Live Science.32.Why is Michael Phelps mentioned in the passage?A. To give athletes a new way to swim faster. B. To provide athletes with a new way of treatment.C. To introduce the topic on cupping therapy. D. To show swimmers suffer from disorders.33.The purpose of the test by researchers from Germany was to _.A. promote the health effects of cupping therapy B. see whether cupping therapy has a physical effectC. compare traditional cupping with the soft cupping D. compare cupping therapys effects on different groups of people34.What can be learned from the passage?A. Different people need different types of cupping therapy.B. The real treatment and false treatment almost have the same effects.C. It has been confirmed that cupping therapy works well.D. Cupping therapy is only effective when used with lifestyle changing.35.According to Dr Brent Bauer，cupping therapy _.A. is a fast and easy treatment for people to carry out B. is a newly invented way to cure some diseasesC. needs a long period of time to take effectD. can be used together with other treatments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。Developing good study habits isnt easy._36_. In this way，youll become more and more successful as a student.Start by allowing no interruptions._37_ You have to give 100 percent of your attention to your work. Dont allow yourself to be distracted by friends or fellow students.Keep your goal in mind；know what you have to do and when it needs to be done.Dont let other people influence you into not doing your work._38_ If you study best in the morning，plan to do your hardest subjects first.Remember not to leave todays work till tomorrow.A delay like this is called “procrastination”.If you delay for any reason，youll find it more and more difficult to get things done when you need to.You may rush to make up the time you wasted getting started，resulting in careless and errorfilled work.Another good way to study is to take part in partnered and groupstudy sessions.These allow students to share ideas，and help each other deal with difficult material._39_Forming good study habits can be difficult at first，and requires energy and a strong will. But if you commit yourself to it，success will be yours._40_ By doing so，you will know you have tried. If you are satisfied with what youve done and know you have tried your best, your grade will be the icing on the cake.A.Figure out when youre most productive(富有成效的).B.Its impossible to study while chatting or watching TV.C.Always give your best in the classroom and in study sessions.D.Putting off your task for any reason can make it difficult to finish on time.E.You may do well enough but maybe you can hardly achieve your goal easily.F.But start with a plan，put in a lot of hard work，and studying will become easier.G.In addition，learning among students is a good way of getting a firmer grasp of the material.第三部分: 完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（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。 Once there was a woman who thought she had the _41_ cross (象征苦难的十字架) to bear in the world，and that no one was as lonely as she. Her eyes were _42_ filled with tears，and people began to _43_ her.One night as she lay thinking about it with great _44_ in her heart，comparing her heavily burdened life with the lives of other women she knew，she _45_ a mans voice saying，“You may exchange your cross. See！” And she seemed to see a great _46_， and around on the walls hung various crosses.“Each of these crosses _47_ someone in the world. Many like you _48_ an easy one，” said the voice. “All must have something in life that is hard；no one can _49_.But if your cross seems indeed _50_, choose another.”_51_ she went about the room trying the crosses. The tiniest one，which she thought would be easy，was _52_ very heavy to carry. And one of gold，which bore many jewels，looked _53_ but hurt so much that she laid it quickly aside.All night she _54_ the crosses，and at last she went to the man at the door and said，“Oh，sir，I _55_ you. Please give me back my own cross.” The man smiled and answered，“That is what all who enter here _56_.Take it，and bear it _57_.”It is a story，a dream，but it is _58_.If one realizes the great fact that all suffer，he will stop _59_ and change the frown to a(n) _60_.There are two kinds of people in the world: those who see clouds and those who see through clouds. The latter are the people it is good to meet everywhere in the world.41.A.smallest B.hardest C.prettiest D.highest42.A.often B.sometimes C.seldom D.never43.A.scold B.respect C.comfort D.avoid44.A.bitterness B.sympathy C.satisfaction D.politeness45.A.gave B.ignored C.heard D.added46.A.store B.human C.room D.animal47.A.belongs to B.depends on C.appeals to D.relies on48.A.have B.defend C.create D.desire49.A.realize B.relax C.hide D.escape50.A.impossible B.unbearable C.unimportant D.unnecessary51.A.Proudly B.Gladly C.Angrily D.Secretly52.A.nearly B.gradually C.suddenly D.actually53.A.beautiful B.complex C.dirty D.interesting54.A.showed B.counted C.tested D.cleaned55.A.admire B.warn C.beg D.support56.A.do B.say C.see D.need57.A.honestly B.modestly C.unfortunately D.bravely58.A.cruel B.simple C.stupid D.true59.A.working B.complaining C.laughing D.observing60.A.smile B.consideration C.regret D.shout第II卷第四部分 英语知识运用（共三节，满分50分）第一节 （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。Although he is 61 famous scientist ,Yuan Longping considers himself a farmer. As a young man，Yuan Longping saw the great need for increasing the rice output. At the time, 62 (hungry) was a disturbing problem in China. He wanted to increase rice harvests without 63 (expand) the area of the fields. In 1974，a special strain of rice made 64 possible to produce 20% more of the crop in the same fields. 65 (thank) to his research，the UN has more tools in the battle to rid the world 66 hunger. He is now circulating his rice knowledge in less developed countries 67 (increase) their rice harvests and he wants to export his rice so that it can 68 (grow) around the globe. Though he 69 (struggle) for the past five decades，Dr Yuan is quite 70 (satisfy) with his life. In his spare time，he enjoys listening to violin music，playing mahjong，swimming and reading. 第二节 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互相交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处错误。错误涉及一个单词的增加,删除或修改。增加:在缺词处加一个漏词符号（）,并在此符号下面写出该加的词。删除:把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改:在错的词下划一横线, 并在该词下面写出修改后的词。Parks provide people with a place to amuse them for a while. In recent years，however，many parks have designed to provide entertainment. We called them theme parks. The new parks are usual huge places and have a variety of things to see . A theme park has a certain ideaa certain themethat the whole park is basing on. The oldest theme park in the world are Disneyland. It seems like an magical world which can make your dream be come true. But if you are interested in traditional culture and history，you can go to Dollywood，which you can have funs learning all about Americas historical southeastern culture，or you can go to Camelot Park，a world of fantasy about ancient England.第三节：书面表达(满分25分)假定你是李华，你的外教Ms Jenkins约你本周六上午教她制作中国结(Chinese knot)，但你因故不能赴约，你的朋友韩梅梅将代你去，请写一封电子邮件给Ms Jenkins，说明相关情况。要点如下：1.向Ms Jenkins表达歉意 2.解释不能赴约的原因并给出解决办法3.再次表达歉意并送上祝福注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3.开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。Dear Ms Jenkins，Yours，Li Hua2018-2019学年度上期期中考试 高二英语试题答案第一部分：阅读理解A篇21-23BDA B篇24-27DCCA C篇28-31DBCC D篇32-35CBBD 36-40 FBAGCC篇 【语篇导读】本文介绍了希拉里的相关情况，包括她的家庭、所受的教育、事业以及为妇女和儿童做出的贡献等。28.答案D细节理解题。根据第三段的倒数第二句“While at Yale，she developed her special concern for protecting the best interests of children and their families.”可知，在耶鲁法学院时，希拉里就特别关心儿童及其家庭的权益，故D项正确。29.答案B细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“she founded the Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families”可知，希拉里成立了“阿肯色州维护儿童和家庭权益组织”，故B项正确。30.答案C推理判断题。根据第三段可知，在耶鲁法学院时，希拉里就特别关心儿童及其家庭的权益；倒数第二段介绍了希拉