甘肃省武威第十八中学2018_2019学年高二英语上学期期末考试试题.docx

甘肃省武威第十八中学2018-2019学年高二英语上学期期末考试试题第一部分 阅读理解（两节共20小题，每小题2分，满分40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。（每小题2分，共30分） AIn the world, soccer of football is the most popular sport. This is because many countries have wonderful teams for the World Cup. The World Cup is held every four years. To remember 2002 FIFA World Cup ,children from different countries and more than 60 children from Japanese schools came together and spent three weekends drawing a big picture called “Dream(梦幻) World Cups ”in Japan .The children drew animals, flowers and people playing soccer under a blue bright sky. They wished each football team good luck by drawing the flags(旗帜)of all the countries that will take part in the World Cup in Japan and South Korea. The picture was put up in a park near a playground in Yokohama .Some football teams will have games there. Are you a football fan(迷)？The World Cup makes more and more people interested in football .Teenagers(青少年)like playing and watching football .Many of them love some football stars so much that they get the pictures of their favorite players on the walls of their rooms. That is the way to show their love for the World Cup as children in Japan.1. If a country wants to take part in the World Cup, she must have_.A. Many football fans B. a very good team C. many football player D. a big playground2. The next World Cup will be held in_.A. 2006 B. 2007 C. 2005 D. 20043. From the passage, in the picture children drew many things except_.A. people playing football B. pictures of some football stars C. a sunny sky D. flowers4. Many teenagers own the pictures of some football stars because_.A. they are interested in football B. they are football fansC. they think their favorite players are great D. all of A, B and CBWhen I was about 12, I had an enemy, a girl who liked to point out my shortcomings(缺点). Wee k by week her list grew: I was very thin, I wasnt a good student, I talked too much, I was too proud, and so on. I tried to hear all this as long as I could. At last , I became very angry. I ran to my father with tears in my eyes. He listened to me quietly, then he asked. “Are the things she says true or not? Janet, didnt you ever wonder what youre really like? Well, you now have that girls opinion. Go and make a list of everything she said and mark the points that are true. Pay no attention to the other things she said.” I did as he told me. To my great surprise, I discovered that about half the things were true. Some of them I couldnt change (like being very thin), but a good number I couldand suddenly I wanted to change. For the first time I go to fairly clear picture of myself. I brought the list back to Daddy. He refused to take it. “Thats just for you,” he said.“You know better than anyone else the truth about yourself. But you have to learn to listen, not just close your ears in anger and feeling hurt. When something said about you is true, youll find it will be of help to you. Our world is full of people who think they know your duty. Dont shut your ears. Listen to them all, but hear the truth and do what you know is the right thing to do.”Daddys advice has returned to me at many important moments.In my life, Ive never had a better piece of advice.5. What did the father do after he had heard his daughters complaint?A. He told her not to pay any attention to what her “enemy” had said.B. He criticized (批评) her and told her to overcome her shortcomings.C. He told her to write down all that her “enemy” had said about herand pay attention only tothe things that weretrue.D. He refused to take the list and have a look at it.6. Why did her father listen to her quietly?A. Because he believed that what her daughters “enemy” said was mostly true.B. Because he had been so angry with his daughters shortcomingsthat he wanted to show this by keeping silent for a while.C. Because he knew that his daughter would not listen to him at that moment.D. Because he wasnt quite sure which girl was telling the truth.7. Which do you think would be the best title for this passage?A. Not an Enemy, but the Best FriendB. The Best Advice Ive Ever HadC. My FatherD. My ChildhoodCThe clock struck eleven at night. The whole house was quiet. Everyone was in bed except me. Under the strong light, I looked sadly before a huge pile of troublesome stuff they call “books”.I was going to have my examination the next day. When can I go to bed? I asked myself. I didnt answer, in fact I dared not. The clock struck 12.Oh, dear! I cried, ten more books to read before I can go to bed!” We pupils are the most wretched creatures in the world. Dad does not agree with me on this. He did not have to work so hard when he was a boy. The clock struck one. I was quite hopeless now. I forgot all I had learnt. I was too tired to go on. I did the only thing I could. I prayed, “Oh, God, Please help me pass the exam tomorrow. I do promise to work hard afterwards, Amen.” My eyes were heavy, so heavy that I could hardly open them. A few minutes later, with my head on the desk, I fell asleep.8. When the author was going over his lessons, all the others in the house were_ .A. asleep B. working in bedC. outside D. quietly laughing at him9. Reviewing his lessons didnt help him because _. .A. it was too late at night B. he was very tiredC. his eyes were so heavy that he couldnt keep them openD. he hadnt studied hard before the examination10. What do you suppose happened to the author？A. He went to a church to pray againB. He passed the exam by luckC. He failed in the examD. He was punished by his teacher11. The best title for the passage would be _ .A. The Night before the Examination B. Working Far into the NightC. A Slow Student D. Going Over My Lessons D Theodor Seuss Geisel was born in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1904. He was famous because of the books he wrote for children. They combine funny words, pictures, and social opinion. Dr Seuss wrote his first book for children in 1937. It is called And to Think， I Saw It on Mulberry Street. A number of publishers refused to publish it. They said it was too different. A friend finally published it. Soon other successful books followed. Over the years, he wrote more than forty childrens books. They were fun to read. Yet his books sometimes dealt with serious subjects. By the middle 1940s, Dr Seuss had become one of the best-loved and most successful writers of childrens books. He had a strong desire to help children. In 1954, Life magazine published a report about school children who could not read. The report said many childrens books werent interesting. Dr Seuss decided to write books that were interesting and easy to read. In 1957, Dr Seuss wrote The Cat in the Hat. He used less than 225 words to write the book. This was about the number of words a six-year-old should be able to read.The story is about a cat who tries to entertain two children on a rainy day while their mother is away from home. The cat is not like normal cats. It talks. The book was an immediate success. It was an interesting story and was easy to read. Children loved it. Their parents loved it, too. Today many adults say it is still one of the stories they like best.12. Whats the best title for this passage?A. Some of Dr Seuss books for children.B. What are Dr Seusss books mainly about?C. Dr Seuss a famous writer of childrens books.D. Why are Dr Seuss books different?13. What do we know about Dr Seusss first book for children?A. It was Dr Seuss worst book.B. It dealt with a very serious subject.C. Neither children nor adults like it.D. Many publishers didnt take it seriously at first.14. How did Dr Seuss help children according to Paragraph 3?A. By asking others to help them in magazines.B. By writing interesting and simple books.C. By changing his old books into simpler ones.D. By giving them books for free.15. Adults most probably think that Dr Seuss The Cat in the Hat is _A. interesting B. serious C. difficult D. boring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。Tips to Bring Your Family Closer Together I can remember being a child and every day we would have dinner with my grandparents. 16_. However, when video games or television has taken up family time, you know there is a problem. So what can we do to draw our family together?Do not force your family to spend time together. 17_. Find things they enjoy and work around it to draw everyone near. If your child likes video games, you could try one of the new interactive(相互作用的) DVD games. Everyone likes to win and beating parents in a game can be rather rewarding.Spend time in the kitchen together. If you have young kids, they love to make a mess and that is why I suggest the kitchen. Bake some cupcakes or cookies with them, but let them get involved by stirring(搅拌) or adding the ingredients. 18_. When these are done, you can sit down and have an awarding treat with your child.Always remember that one child is not the same as another. I have two children. My older son is a perfect little angel, while my little son is constantly trying to get into trouble. 19_. For example, I can go to movies with my older son but my little son has stay at home. 20_. No matter how old they are, they want their parents to notice them and to take a part of their lives. Remember, do not push them but find a common ground. If your kids like sports, you can play a game of basketball or go to a game with them. If your kids will not come to you, then you have to go to them.A. So, I have to remind myself constantly that I have to treat them differently.B. They will love this.C. Want parents attention.D. I never go out with them.E. This will only make them hate family time even more.F. He was very upset about the quality of time his brother got.G. It was a rewarding (有意义的) experience and one I will carry with me forever. 第二部分完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项中（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。During my third year of college, I found a part-time job. I worked in a 21 . I spent most of my time on work and as 22 as possible on conversation. I wasnt 23 to talking to unknown people except when taking orders.One night, a little old man came in. I took his 24 and went on my way. But later I 25 that he came in week after week. 26 , I began having short conversations with him. His name was Mr. Rodgers, but he insisted that I 27 him Don. I learned that he and his wife had gone to 28 and a movie every Saturday. Since she had died, he carried on the 29 alone. 30 the weeks went on, I began to talk with Don. We talked about his wife, his days flying in the war, his son who had grown up and also served as a 31 in the army. Eventually, we began to 32 my school, my friends and my future. About four months after meeting him, I 33 a call from a nurse telling me that Don was in hospital. He was 34 from a heart operation. I immediately drove to the hospital to see him. The first thing he did was to 35 me for urging him to visit the doctor. At first I didnt know what he was referring to. Then I 36 that about three weeks earlier, Don was complaining (抱怨) about 37 pains and I gave him the number of a doctor I know.A nurse asked, “Are you his daughter?” and I replied , “No, Im his 38 .”Strangers can become good 39 . I recently found it 40 to talk to customers at the restaurant and I have had a lot more fun.21. A. hospital B. restaurant C. bank D. hotel22. A. little B. much C. few D. many23. A. supposed B. used C. allowed D. suggested24. A. money B. hand C. order D. seat25. A. expected B. judged C. informed D. noticed26. A. Immediately B. Unluckily C. Generally D. Slowly27. A. call B. meet C. greet D. recognize28. A. church B. school C. dinner D. talk29. A. information B. conversation C. tradition D. suggestion30. A. As B. Because C. Until D. Before31. A. driver B. pilot C. coachD. doctor32. A. leave B. consider C. discuss D. watch33. A. gave B. hoped C. made D. received 34. A. accepting B. catching C. returning D. suffering35. A. send B. blameC. thank D. inform36. A. showed B. remembered C. believed D. decided37. A. chest B. leg C. head D. arm38. A. boss B. neighbor C. sister D. waitress39. A. friends B. guests C. classmates D. families40. A. boring B. pleasant C. difficult D. funny第II卷（非选择题）第三部分：语法填空(每空1.5分，共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I was a lovely child with a loving family. I was not a follower 41 a leader in school. I was enthusiastic about life. At age twelve, my life had a breakdown. It was then 42 . I developed OCD(强迫症). I was no longer the happy girl. I started taking medicine. In fact, the medicine did help. But I was still 43 (constant)sad and I started to believe that my life no longer had meaning. I decided suicide(自杀)was the 44 (solve). Suddenly, my eyes 45 (fall) on a photograph. It was a little girl 46 (wear)a carefree smile. It took me a few minutes 47 (realize) who the girl in the photo was. I even couldnt believe that smiling child was me! It seemed my younger self had sent me a message right then and there I knew I couldnt kill 48 (I). Once I had been a strong girl, and I had to be like that again. I swore I wouldnt only rely 49 my medicine. I would fight the depression with my mind, too. Its been two years since I recovered. I learned a lifelong lesson: Never give up Life is 50 (challenge), but everyone can survive. I am living proof of that.第四部分：短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)下面文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（）,并在其下面写出该加的词。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。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均限一词; 2.只允许修改10处,多者（从第11处起）不计分。The winter holiday was drawing near. There will have plenty of time for us to enjoy ourselves. In my opinion we should make a carefully plan for the holiday. We had better made a list of all the things we wish to do. Also, we should try hard to keep a balance among study and play. During the holiday we can take part in a lot of activity. Do different sports is helpful for our health. And we can do our best to help