天津市七校2018_2019学年高二英语上学期期末考试试卷（含解析）.docx

此卷只装订不密封班级 姓名 准考证号 考场号 座位号 2018-2019学年天津市七校高二上学期期末考试英 语注意事项：1答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试题卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。2选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。3非选择题的作答：用签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。4考试结束后，请将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。第I卷（选择题）一、单项选择1_ or well be late!Just give me two more minutes and Ill be ready.AIm in the mood for a party BLets get a move onCHang on a minute DI dont get it2I cant _ the plan will work, but Ill give it a try.Aprotest BrequireCguarantee Dforbid3I told Danny it was a bad idea, but hes so _ that he just never listens.Agenuine BinformalCcautious Dstubborn4This job doesnt pay well, but itll _ cover your daily expenses.Adirectly BextremelyCespecially Droughly5Its very _ of you to share your experience so that others may benefit from it.Aconsiderate BvoluntaryCmoody Dlively6What I learn about this violence is _ it has caused at least three deaths.Awhether BthatCwhat Dwhen7It had the dusty smell of an apartment _ windows were rarely opened.Athat BwhichCwhere Dwhose8_ his school uniform in the stadium, David rushed back to get it and an acquaintance had taken it away.ATo lose BLostCHaving lost DLosing9I couldnt make sense of the passage. You must have _ some important information while copying it.Afound out Bheld outCgiven out Dleft out10Tom was so wild about computer games that he would stay online for ten hours _ a day.Ain the end Bin particularCon end Don purpose11Doctor Wang says that _ what forceful arguments against cigarette there are, many people insist on smoking.Athough BhoweverCno matter Deven if12In childrens minds, winter is always _ skiing, skating and making an snowman.Aattached to Bblessed withCinvolved in Dassociated with13Saving Private Ryan is an unforgettable anti-war film and also a story of courage and _ .Aburden BdepressionCbenefit Dsacrifice14More and more cancer patients _ in hospital owing to polluted environment and peoples bad lifestyles.Atreated Bhave treatedChave been treated Dhad been treated15It rained cats and dogs this morning. Im glad we took an umbrella.Yeah, we would have got wet all over if we _ .Adidnt BhadntChavent Ddont二、完形填空The park bench was deserted as I sat down beneath an old tree. I was feeling _16_ for the world was trying to drag me down. And if that werent enough to ruin my day, a young boy out of breath _17_me, all tired from play. He stood right before me and said with great _18_, “Look what I found!”In his hand was a flower, and what a_19_sight, with its petals(花瓣) all worn. _20_him to take his dead flower and go off to play, I forced a_21_smile and then turned away. But instead of leaving, he sat next to my side and placed the flower to his _22_and declared with overacted(夸张的) surprise, “ It sure smells pretty and its _23_ , too. Thats why I picked it; here, its for you.”The flower before me was dying or dead. But I knew I_24_take it, or he might never leave. So I_25_for the flower, and replied, “Just what I need.” But_26_ placing the flower in my hand, he held it mid-air without reason or plan. It was then that I _27_for the very first time that the boy could not _28_.At that moment I heard my voice_29_; tears shone in the sun _30_I thanked him for picking a very best one. “Youre welcome,” he smiled, and then ran off to play, unaware of the_31_hed had on my day.I sat there and wondered _32_he managed to see a self-pitying woman beneath an old tree. Perhaps hed been blessed with true _33_from his heart. Through the eyes of a blind child, I_34_ could see the problem was not with the world; it was me. And for all of those times I myself had been blind, I_35_ to see the beauty in life and appreciate every second thats mine.16Ashocked Bcomfortable Ccurious Ddisappointed17Avisited Bapproached Cpassed Dleft18Aappreciation Bsorrow Cexcitement Dnervousness19Apleasant Bdangerous Cpitiful Dfamiliar20AWanting BPersuading CAllowing DOrdering21Aweak Bcheerful Cbroad Dreal22Aeye Bleg Cnose Dhand23Auseful Bbeautiful Cmeaningful Dpowerful24Awould Bshould Cmust Dcould25Areached Bpaid Cbegged Dasked26Abecause of Bexcept for Cas for Dinstead of27Asuspected Bremembered Cadmitted Dnoticed28Awrite Bsee Cread Dhear29Atrembling Bsinking Cchanging Drepeating30Auntil Bbecause Cas Dsince31Ainfluence Bexplanation Cdecision Dburden32Awhen Bwhere Cwhether Dhow33Acourage Bsight Cwill Dwisdom34Aspecially Bluckily Cstrangely Dfinally35Apretended Bdecided Cexpected Dstruggled三、阅读理解Ivy GranstromIvy Granstrom was born with impaired vision(弱视) and got a serious back injury at the age of 60 during a car accident. She participated in cold English Bay swimming events for 76 years and was therefore sometimes known as the Queen of the Polar Bear Swims.Gerry HewsonGerry Hewson was a member of Australian Mens National Wheelchair Basketball Team. He won a gold medal in the 1996 Summer Paralympics. He coached for the West Sydney Razorbacks from 2004 to 2006.He was named as a lifetime member in recognition of the efforts he made for the promotion of wheelchair basketball. Discussing the appeal of wheelchair basketball, he commented that,“There is a coating at the edge of the rim(轮辋) that actually lights up like a spark(火花), and it stays for about two to three seconds. That is quite exciting and great fun.”April HolmesApril Holmes lost her left leg below the knee because of a train accident in 2001. Remembering it she said,“I had a life-changing accident in January, 2001. And fortunately I have been able to get back to doing what I love, and thats track and field.” Through hard work, she made records in the 100, 200, and 400 meter events. To live her life to its full potential, she has set up a non-profit(非营利的) organization, the April Holmes Foundation, to help people with learning or physical disabilities while being a role model for them.Shauna Maria WhyteShauna Maria Whyte was born in Canada in 1967. She has won many prizes in cross-country skiing competitions since 1975. In 1991, during a horseback riding competition, Shauna broke her back. She did not surrender to this change in her life, and she started using a sit sled(雪橇).36What earned lvy Granstrom great fame?ASkiing BBasketballCSwimming. DTrack and field37According to Gerry Hewson, why did he love the sports he was doing?AIt brought him excitement.BIt won him several medals.CIt gave him a job as a coach.DIt strengthened his physical abilities.38Who set up an organization to encourage people?AIvy Granstrom. BGerry Hewson.CApril Holmes. DShauna Maria Whyte.39What do we know about the four people mentioned in the text?AThey are peace-lovers.BThey are disabled fighters.CThey made contributions to youth sports.DThey worked for the promotion of Paralympics.40In which part of a newspaper can you probably find the text?ATravel. BCulture.CTechnology. DSportI grew up in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. When the holiday decorations went up, there were houses on my block with trees lit up for Christmas in front yards and behind living room windows. I was born in a Jewish family. Even though I received eight presents for Hanukkah (an eight-day Jewish holiday in November or December), it just wasnt fair. My friends had beautiful trees with lights and presents brought by a man in a red suit. I didnt have a tree, and I lived in an apartment building, so I had no chimney(烟囱).That year, some neighbors bought a Christmas tree, but it was too tall for their living rooms, They cut off the top and, knowing I wanted to celebrate Christmas, gave the top to my family. After my parents fell asleep, I opened a window in our apartment. I imagined Santa could park his sleigh(雪橇) on our fire escape. When I woke up the next morning, the window was closed and Santa had delivered a present. I cant even remember what it was, but my memory of the morning lasts.My relationship with Santa took a break until my daughter, Amanda, was born in 1992. My wife and I saw no reason to deprive(剥夺) her of meeting Santa. In 1998, a friend of mine portrayed(扮演) Santa at the South Street Seaport in Manhattan. He told me to stop by with my wife and daughter, and asked for their names in advance so he could greet them. When he saw us at the seaport, he greeted us by our names. My daughters mouth opened wide and she pulled back. Maybe she was too young to appreciate this. But other families waiting to see him seemed delighted by his appearance and the gifts he brought.My two children are now grown up and do not visit Santa, and we do not have a Christmas tree, yet our family still enjoys the holiday. On Christmas Eve, in the spirit of the night, we leave a plate of my favorite cookies on the kitchen table in hopes Santa will leave a present.41What was the young authors wish?AReceiving many presents at Hanukkah. BVisiting his friends at Christmas.CCelebrating Christmas at home. DLiving in a house with a tree.42Why did the author open a window that night?ATo let Santa deliver a gift. BHis parents asked him to do so.CHis Christmas tree was too tall. DTo enjoy a Christmas night scene.43What made Amanda pull back?AMeeting many people in Santas clothes. BBeing greeted by Santa by name.CRecognizing her fathers friend. DReceiving gifts from Santa.44What might the authors family do now on Christmas Eve?AVisit Santa. BEat cookies.CDecorate a Christmas tree. DTake pleasure from the holiday.45What is the authors purpose in writing the text?ATo bring back his Christmas memories. BTo show his great love of holidays.CTo share his family traditions. DTo introduce Jewish customs.With the New Year just months away, you are probably looking forward to watching the wonderful fireworks(烟花) shows. Unfortunately, the over ten million blind Americans, and scores more around the world, have never been able to experience this joyful celebration. That may change soon thanks to Feeling Fireworks, a tactile(可触摸的) fireworks experience invented by the masterminds at the Disney Research Lab in Switzerland.To experience the show, users stand in front of a large screen, which is made of special material. They then place their hands at the base of the screen and move them around to feel the fireworks. Alternatively, their hands can be placed in the center of the screen, where the initial explosions happen, and then moved across to explore other fireworks.As the fireworks begin to explode, one of five nozzles(喷嘴) at the back of the screen starts to send out water, creating shaking movements. One specializes in the “blooming(开花) flower effect,” while another reproduces the“crackle(噼啪声)” effect. The rest take care of rockets and explosions. A computer controls the timing, while a Microsoft Kinect camera tracks the persons movement. According to the inventors, Feeling Fireworks allows users to experience“tactile fireworks that are similar to physical fireworks happening in the sky.”First appearing at the User Interface Software and Technology conference held in Quebec City, Canada from October 22 to October 25, 2017, the low-cost technology is still in its early stage, with only a 66 percent success rate. However, the team plans to continue-improving the experience and believes the day when everyone will be able to enjoy the thrill of fireworks shows is not far. When ready, Feeling Fireworks will initially be available only at Disney theme parks, and then hopefully, at fireworks shows worldwide.46What does the underlined word “That” in Paragraph 1 probably refer to?AThe New Year celebration.BThe blind peoples attitude.CThe Disney Research Lab in Switzerland.DSome peoples having no access to fireworks shows.47What should blind people do to experience the fireworks show?AMove their hands around the screen. BPour some water onto the screen.CStand at the back of the screen. DSit at the base of the screen.48What role does the Microsoft Kinect camera play during the fireworks show?AIt tracks the explosions. BIt films the nozzles work.CIt follows the users actions. DIt records the movement of water.49What can be inferred about the Feeling Fireworks technology?AIt is in its final stage. BIt is extremely costly.CIt is being used widely. DIt is in need of perfecting.50What is the purpose of this text?ATo discuss methods to treat blindness.BTo introduce the idea of tactile fireworks.CTo appeal for equal rights for blind people.DTo present a new Disney sightseeing showEating chips, chocolates and cakes may damage a childs intelligence, according to researchers at Bristol University. Their study suggests a link between diet high in processed(加工的) food and a slightly lower IQ. Writing in the journal of Epidemiology and Community health, they suggest poor nutrition may affect brain development.The eating habits of 3,966 children taking part in the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children were recorded at the ages of three, four, seven and eight and a half. The researchers said three types of diet appeared: processed diet which was high in fat, sugar and fast food, traditional diet of meat, potatoes and vegetables, and healthy diet of salads, fruit and fish. The children all took IQ tests when they were eight and a half.The researchers found a link between IQ and diet, even after taking into consideration other factors such as the mothers level of education and social class. Diet high in processed food at the age of three was linked to a slightly lower IQ at the age of eight and a half, suggesting early eating habits have a long-term influence. Dr Pauline Emmett, who carried out the study at Bristol University, said, “Brain development is much faster in early life, and its when it does most of its growing.”Although the relationship between diet and IQ was very strong, the influence was quite small. Processed food was linked with IQs only a few points lower. Experts in the field said the results had shown common sense was right. Fiona Ford, spokesperson for the British Dietetic Association, said, “Its well worth looking at the long-term influence of diet, for everyones familiar with the short term. The research agrees with the type of advice we already know, but thats not always enough. Sometimes a society has to help a person change; we need to educate more young parents about healthy eating.”51All the following can lead to a slightly lower IQ except _.Abirthday cakes Bfruit saladCchocolates DKFC food52The longest period of the research on eating habits might reach _.Aone year and a half Btwo years and a halfCfour years and a half Dfive years and a half53What does the underlined sentence mean in the third paragraph?AThe brain grows all the time in ones life.BPeople grow quickly physically in early life.CThe brain development mainly happens at the early stages.DFor most people the development of the brain finishes in early life.54Which of the following agrees with Fiona Fords opinion?ADiet affects peoples intelligence greatly.BThe research has shown the short-term influence of diet.CThe British Dietetic Association has predicted the results of the research.DThe British Dietetic Association has a duty to encourage young parents to adopt healthy diet.55What does the passage mainly talk about?AProcessed food reduces childrens intelligence.BHealthy food makes children grow rapidly.CEating habits change childrens intelligence.DProper diet makes children wise and healthy.第II卷（非选择题）四、阅读表达Its becoming more and more common for people to live to 100 or longer. In fact, researchers say that more than a third of all babies now born in wealthy nations are likely to reach their 100th birthdays, thanks to advanced medical technology and treatment. Here are some of the best strategies for becoming a centenarian.Eat vegetables and nuts. A study found that those who ate mainly vegetables gained an extra year and a half over meat-eaters; those who ate nuts regularly lived two years longer.Make friends. Another study found that people with strong social networks were 50 percent less likely to die over a certain period. If you dont have many friends or relatives in your local community, you can join in the voluntary activities or take part in a hobby group. You will stay happy and healthy through building the connections.Dont smoke. This is important: With occasional exceptions, smokers die younger than non-smokers. Even if you have had the habit for decades, quitting will help with your health greatly. Its important to get your loved ones to stop it, too. People who breathed in secondhand smoke were 26 percent more likely to get heart disease than those who rarely stayed with smokers.Improve you