宁夏石嘴山市第三中学2018_2019学年高二英语上学期期中试题.docx

石嘴山市第三中学2018-2019学年第一学期高二期中英语试卷 第一部分：听力 (共两节，满分20分) 第一节 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 is Jacks hobby? A. Attending concerts.B. Playing football.C. Seeing films.2. What does the number refer to? A. A telephone number.B. A room number.C. A flight number.3. Where does Bob study now? A. At Clark High School. B. At Searing High School. C. At Melrose Community College.4. What can we learn from the conversation? A. The man wants to travel by train. B. The speakers will have a long trip. C. The woman thinks the train is tiring.5. What does the man mean? A. He will sell the car. B. The car is in good condition. C. He got tired of the car years ago. 第二节 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。6. What are the speakers trying to do? A. Phone someone.B. Repair a phone.C. Buy a phone.7. Where are the speakers? A. In the street.B. At the womans.C. In the store.听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。8. Where did the speakers go after leaving the coffee shop? A. A bookstore.B. A library.C. A bank.9. Where did the woman probably leave the purse? A. In the library. B. In the coffee shop. C. In the taxi.听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。10. What day is it today? A. Friday.B. Saturday.C. Sunday.11. Which performance is suitable for the woman? A. The 11:30 one. B. The 4:00 one. C. The 7:00 one.12. Where does the woman want to sit? A. In the back rows.B. In the middle rows.C. In the front rows.听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。13. Where is the woman? A. At the Red Rooms.B. At the main entrance.C. At the restaurant.14. What do we know about the food on the ship? A. There are restaurants on every deck. B. Over one thousand items are offered. C. The price is included in the ticket.15. How many pools are there on the ship? A. 2.B.3.C. 5.16. How does the woman feel? A. Excited.B. Shocked.C. Disappointed.听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。17. What is the exhibition about this year? A. Star posters.B. Railway posters.C. Holiday posters.18. How long will the exhibition last a day? A. 7 hours.B. 6 hours.C. 5 hours.19. What does the speaker suggest doing? A. Watching Alan Browns films on TV. B. Getting tickets for the exhibition in advance. C. Booking seats for The Rose Garden immediately.20. Where can people make a reservation for Detective in the Shadows? A. At the Town Hall. B. At the Tourist Center. C. At the Arts Center Cinema.第二部分 单项选择 (每题1分，满分15分)21. It suddenly _ to me that we could use a computer to do the job. A. happened B. occurred C. agreed D. presented22. He was busy writing a story, only _ once in a while to smoke a cigarette.A. to stop B. stoppingC. to have stopped D. having stopped23. The two boys are both 1.80 metres_ height, but they are not _ the same age.A. in; of B. of; in C. of; of D. in; in24. By the end of last year, another new gymnasium_in Beijing.A. would be completed B. was being completedC. has been completed D. had been completed25. They look honest but sometimes we are_by them.A. taken in B. taken up C. made up D. put up26. Our hometown appears _ a lot in recent years.A. to change B. to have changed C. to be changed D. changing27. Perhaps this is the first time you have thought of the way_you learn.A. in which B. in that C. to which D. what28. _I met him, he was working as a secretary in a big company.A. For the first time B. The first timeC. The first time when D. When the first time29. His composition was so confusing that I could hardly make any_of it.A. meaning B. message C. sense D. information30. Winning the competition_his financial problems.A. was an end B. came to an end C. brought an end to D. put an end31. _is often the case, we have worked out the production plan.A. Which B. When C. What D. As32. _back to the Ming Dynasty, the temple can offer us much useful information about history.A. Date B. Dated C. To date D. Dating33. Youd better get up early. The early train is _ to leave at five in the morning.A. possible B. probable C. likely D. perhaps34. If you have a good_of English, youll get a well paid job very easily.A. control B. improvement C. command D. demand35. John has got a fever these days, and he says he doesnt want to see a doctor, but Im afraid he has no_.A. alternative B. extra C. treatment D. possibility第三部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(每题2分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。AAfter two years of careful consideration, Robert McCrum has reached a conclusion on his selection of the 100 greatest novels written in English. Take a look at a few in his list:The Pilgrims Progress by John Banyan (1678)A story of a man in search of truth told with the simple clarity and beauty of Bunyans prose makes this an English classic.Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe (1719)By the end of the 19th century, no book in English literary history had enjoyed more editions and translations. This world-famous novel is a complex literature that one cannot resist.Gullivers Travels by Jonathan Swift (1726)A great work thats been repeatedly printed, Jonathan Swifts Gullivers Travels comes third in our list of the best novels written in English.Clarissa by Samuel Richardson (1748)Clarissa is a tragic heroine, pressured by her dishonorable family to marry a wealthy man she dislikes, in the book that Samuel Johnson described as the first book in the world that shows the knowledge about the human heart”.Tom Jones by Henry Fielding (1749)Tom Jones is a classic English novel that gets the spirit of its age and whose characters are well-known since they have come to represent the society at that time.Emma by Jane Austen (1816)Jane Austens Emma is her most outstanding work, mixing the best parts of her early books with a deep sense of feelings.The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket by Edgar Allan Poe (1838)Edgar Allan Poes only novel-a classic adventure story with supernatural elements-has fascinated and influenced generations of writers.36Which English book has got the most translations before the 20th century?A. Robinson Crusoe. B. Gullivers Travels. C. Tom Jones. D. Emma.37What does Samuel Johnson think we can learn about from the book Clarissa?A. A love story. B. Quarrels in a family.C. The human heart. D. The spirits of the lime.38What makes the characters in Tom Jones famous?A. Their classic lifestyles. B. Their different nationalities.C. Their typical spirits of the age. D. Their representation of the society.B Luciano Baietti, a retired school, headmaster from Italy, holds the Guinness record for the most university degrees. The 70-year-old currently has 15 bachelors or masters degrees from various universities across Italy, and is getting ready to get his 16th.Getting more than one college degree is not exactly unheard of, but 15 is apparently quite impressive, since its only been done by one man. Although he spends his days working around his house and garden, like most people his age, at night, Baretti turns into a student again. Every morning, at 3 a. m., when most of the world is sleeping, he wakes up and studies by the light of his desk lamp. He claims studying helps keep his mind active and that every degree he has obtained has helped broaden his knowledge of the world around him.“Thanks to books, I feel free. After all, the words share the share root,” he says, referring to the Italian words libro (book) and libero (free). “Me claims to have been inspired by the 19th century French essayist Louis-Francois Berlin, whose portrait is also on display in his study, alongside his many framed university degrees, and whom he describes as” a man of culture and knowledge.Baietti first made it into the Guinness Book of Records in 2002, after his eighth degree. Then he spent the next 15 years adding seven more bachelors and masters degrees to his collection.“Each time I set myself a new challenge to see how far my body and my brain can go.” At 70-years-old, Baietti thinks he has enough energy for at least one more degree, this time in food science.Probably the most important thing about Baiettis achievement is that he managed to get most of his university degrees while working as headmaster of a secondary school, and volunteering with Italys Red Cross. The secret was always getting up at 3 in the morning to make sure that his thirst (渴求) for knowledge didnt affect his professional activity and his family life. He spent 3 hours studying every day, and that was apparently all he needed to pass his exams and write his thesis (论文).39. Which of the following is true according to the passage? A. Louis - Francois Berlin is on good terms with Baietti. B. Baietti is the first Italian to break a Guinness record twice. C. Challenging himself opens up a broader world to Baietti. D. Nobody but Baietti has ever got more than one college degree.40. Baietti can be best described as . A. honest and considerateB. determined and hardworking C.optimistic and generous D. reliable and imaginative41. The key to Baiettis success is . A. the support from his family B. his nonstop daily learning C. his eagerness for fame D. his unusual brain and energy42. What lesson can we learn from the story of Baietti? A. Well begun is half done. B. Strike the iron while it is hot. C. Take things as they come. D. Never too late to learn.C Have you ever looked at a fashionable item of clothing and felt confused? If so, your confusion may have made sense. Several months ago, high fashion brand Balenciaga released a “T-shirt shirt”, which is a shirt sewn on the front of a T-shirt. The unusual design has certainly confused a lot of people. But the “double shirt” isnt fighting alone on the frontier of strange fashion. Ever since US shoe manufacturer Crocs released its famous hole-filled foam shoes, so-called “ugly fashion” hasnt showed any signs of slowing down. the Business of Fashion website noted. British designer Paul Surridge believes that the rise of ugly fashion is a sign that people are bored of looking perfect all the time “(Fashion) thrives on novelty,” he told the Financial Times Indeed, fashion is all about changes. Something that s considered uncool one minute can then turn out to be the latest must-have fashion item the next. And in the eyes of US fashion writer Megan Collins, ugly doesnt necessarily mean the design of the item is ugly. After all, ugly is something subjective. Ugly fashion means not the mainstream -its not what everyones wearing, its not what the general population considers as “in” right now, she told style news site Fashionista. But throughout the history of fashion, when any new trend appears, most people tend to hate it, before it eventually becomes loved. As Italian designer Miuccia Prada told The New York Times, “Maybe because it is newer, ugly is attractive. Ugly is exciting” Meanwhile, popular social media fashion bloggers also help people to pick up new ugly fashion trends. These bloggers express themselves through their clothes, showing their unique personalities and making statements with their wardrobe choices. However as Clever-ish Magazine noted, just being comfortable in your own skin could actually be “the best look” “I personally love having a unique expression, because without ugly fashion and diversity, wed all look the same. Australian fashion influencer and model Anita Whittington told Fashionista. I appreciate anything thats out of the norm.”43. How does the author lead to the topic of the passage? A. By telling a funny story. B. By asking and answering questions. C. By asking questions and giving example. D. By giving different remarks from different people.44. The underlined word “in” in the passage could be replaced by . A. ugly B. fashionable C. affordable D. expensive45. What will some social media fashion bloggers do to show their personalities? A. They will dress themselves to look perfect. B. They will try some new and exciting clothes. C. They will make statements with others clothes choices. D. They will express themselves by wearing ugly clothes.46. What can we infer from Anita Whittington words? A. She is in favor of ugly fashion trends. B She doesnt care about fashion at all. C. She hopes to be the same as others. D. She wants to look ugly as a model. D If you ever visit an English village, make sure to look out for morris dancing. Undoubtedly one of the strangest traditions of English culture, morris dancing, is a form of folk dancing that dates back to the 15th century. If you ever get the opportunity, you really have to see it. Men and women wearing old-fashioned, tattered (褴褛的) clothing dance in the streets of towns and villages across the country during the holiday periods. Women wear long，filly（有褶皱边的）skirts and men wear short trousers with bells attached to them. They dance to traditional folk music which is often played on traditional musical instruments. Some groups carry heavy black sticks which they bash(击打)against each other while they dance. Other groups wave handkerchiefs in the air while they perform. The dances are usually performed near a pub so that when its over, the dancers and spectators (观众) can sing some traditional folk songs over a pint of beer. The festivities (欢庆) will often continue long into the night, by which point most people are too drunk to think about performing again. Morris dancing is a great English tradition but its facing a big crisis (危机). As the years go by, fewer and fewer young people are joining morris dancing groups. The dancers are getting older and older and eventually, if nothing is done to change this trend, the tradition will die out within the next few decades. If youve ever had the fortune to see morris dancing, you may understand why teenagers arent rushing to sign up. Putting it bluntly（直截了当地）, its not exactly the coolest thing for an 18-year-old to be doing. Why dress up in bells and funny costumes when you could be going clubbing(逛夜店)? Or playing sport? Or doing anything else? However, it would be a great shame to lose such a fun and vibrant(有活力的) part of Englands history and culture. Its important to look after some traditions and customs especially when its something as harmless and happy as morris dancing. So heres a toast to the next generation of would-be morris dancers! Lets hope they dont leave it too late.47. What is the article mainly about? A. The popularity of morris dancing in the UK. B. The origins of morris dancing in the UK. C. Different attitudes toward morris dancing in the UK. D. The traditions and development of morris dancing in the UK. 48. Which of the following is TRUE about morris dancing according to the text? A. Dancers usually wear long dresses with bells attached. B. People sing traditional folk music while they dance. C. Dancers perform with sticks or handkerchiefs in their hands. D. People prefer to dance till nighttime in pubs and then stop to drink beers.49. What crisis is morris dancing facing? A. There is a lack of professional dancers. B. It is losing appeal among young people. C. It is accused of lacking fun and variety. D. Its traditions and customs have been forgotten.50. What is the authors attitude toward morris dancing? A. It is a good way for people to stay healthy and positive. B. It is a cultural heritage that deserves more attention. C. It is too old-fashioned and needs to be improved. D. It is fun and vibrant and every teenager should learn to do it.第二节：（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。 These days when someone says a computer has a bug in it，usually they mean that theres a problem with one of its programsMaybe your computer crashed when you were in the middle of a game. 51 But back in the early days of computers，a woman named Grace Hopper was part of the team that discovered the very first computer bug 52 She had been invited to help program a new computer，the job of which was to quickly deal with the math problems ships used to find their way 53 Then it translated the patterns of holes into the math problems it was supposed to solve One afternoon in 1947 Hopper and her team were running a programBut the computer wasnt giving them the right result. 54 They finally ended up taking the computer apart，looking for problemsWhat did they find? It was a dead moth(飞蛾)! The moth was blocking some of the holes in the paperno wonder the computer didnt know what to do Hopper knew that the term“bug”had been used before when there were problems with machinesBut this was the first time a computer had ever had a bug 55 Some people think Hopper was the first person to use the word“debug”to mean “get rid of the problems in a computer”A. What could be wrong?B. Hopper was a hardworking scientistC. Or you got an error message when you tried to go to a web