甘肃省白银市会宁县第四中学2018_2019学年高二英语下学期期中试题.docx

会宁四中2018-2019学年度第二学期高二级中期考试英语试卷第I卷（选择题）第一部分 阅读部分(共2节，满分40分)第一节 阅读理解(共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分) A When I was six, Dad brought home a dog one day , who was called “Brownie”. My brothers and I all loved Brownie and did different things with her. One of us would walk her, another would feed her, then there were baths, playing catch and many other games, Brownie, in return, loved each and every one of us. One thing that most touched my heart was that she would go to whoever was sick and just be with them. We always felt better when she was around. One day, as I was getting her food, she chewed up (咬破) one of Dad s shoes, which had to be thrown away in the end. I knew Dad would be mad and I had to let her know what she did was wrong. When I looked at her and said, “Bad girl,” she looked down at the ground and then went and hid. I saw a tear in her eyes. Brownie turned out to be more than just our family pet. She went everywhere with us, People would stop and ask if they could pet her. She was just the most lovable dog. There were many times when wed be out walking and a small child would come over and pull on her hair. She never barked or tried to get away. Funny thing is she would smile. This frightened people because they thought she was showing her teeth. Far from the truth, she loved everyone. Now many years have passed since Brownie died of old age. I still miss days when she was with us1. What would Brownie do when someone was ill in the family? A. Look at them sadly. B. Keep them company. C. Play games with them. D. Touch them gently. 2. We can infer from Paragraph 2 that Brownie _. A. would eat anything when hungry B. felt sorry for her mistake C. loved playing hide-and-seek D. disliked the authors dad 3. Some people got frightened by Brownie when she_. A. smiled B. barked C. rushed to them D. tried to be funny 4. Which of the following best describes Brownie? A. Shy. B. polite. C. Brave. D. Caring. BAll work and no play makes Jack a dull boy is a popular saying in the United States. Other countries have similar sayings. It is true that all of us need recreation. We cannot work all the time if we are going to keep good health and enjoy life.Everyone has his own way of relaxing. Perhaps the most popular way is to take part in sports. There are team sports, such as baseball, basketball, and football. There are individual sports, also, such as golf and swimming. In addition hiking, fishing, skiing, and mountain climbing have a great attraction for people who like to be outdoors.Not everyone who enjoys sports events likes to take part in them. Many people prefer to be onlookers, either watching them on television, or listening to them on the radio. When there is an important baseball game or boxing match it is almost impossible to get tickets; everyone wants to attend.Chess, card-playing, and dancing are forms of indoor recreation enjoyed by many people. It doesnt matter whether we play a fast game of ping-pong, concentrate over the bridge table, or go walking through the woods on a brisk autumn afternoon. It is important for every one to relax from time to time and enjoy some form of recreation.5. If we want to be healthy and enjoy life, . Awe must work all the time Bwe should work all the time Cwe can not work at all Dwe not only work hard but also need recreation6. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Here dull means. Agood Bhappy Cfoolish Dnice7. Not everyone who enjoys sport events likes to take part in them. means_. Amany people like sport events, but none of them likes to take part in them Bthey all like sport events, but no one likes to take part in them Cmany people like sport events, but only some of them like to take part in them Donly some like sport events, but everyone likes to take part in themCIn 1978, I was 18 and was working as a nurse in a small town about 270 kms away from Sydney, Australia. I was looking forward to having five days off from duty. Unfortunately, the only one train a day back to my home in Sydney had already left. So I thought Id hitch a ride (搭便车).I waited by the side of the highway for three hours but no one stopped for me. Finally, a man walked over and introduced himself as Gordon. He said that although he couldnt give me a lift, I should come back to his house for lunch. He noticed me standing for hours in the November heat and thought I must be hungry. I was doubtful as a young girl but he assured (使放心) me I was safe, and he also offered to help me find a lift home afterwards. When we arrived at his house, he made us sandwiches. After lunch, he helped me find a lift home.Twenty-five years later, in 2003, while I was driving to a nearby town one day, I saw an elderly man standing in the glaring heat, trying to hitch a ride. I thought it was another chance to repay someone for the favour Id been given decades earlier. I pulled over and picked him up. I made him comfortable on the back seat and offered him some water.After a few moments of small talk, the man said to me, “You havent changed a bit, even your red hair is still the same.”I couldnt remember where Id met him. He then told me he was the man who had given me lunch and helped me find a lift all those years ago. It was Gordon.8.The author had to hitch a ride one clay in 1978 because .A.her work delayed her trip to SydneyB.she was going home for her holidaysC.the town was far away from SydneyD.she missed the only train back home9.Which of the following did Gordon do according to Paragraph 2?A.He helped the girl find a ride.B.He gave the girl a ride back home.C.He bought sandwiches for the girl.D.He watched the girl for three hours.10.The reason why the author offered a lift to the elderly man was that .A.she realized he was GordonB.she had known him for decadesC.she was going to the nearby townD.she wanted to repay the favour she once got11.What does the author want to tell the readers through the story?A.Giving sometimes produces nice results.B.Those who give rides will be repaid.C.Good manners bring about happiness.D.People should offer free rides to others.DTrees are useful to man in three very important ways：they provide him wood and other products；they give him shade；and they help to prevent drought(干旱)and floods Unfortunately，in many parts of the world，man has not realized that the third of these services is the most importantIn his eagerness to draw quick profit from the trees，he has cut them down in large numbers Two thousand years ago，a rich and powerful country cut down its trees to build warships，with which to gain itself an empire It gained the empire but，without its trees，its soil became bare and poorWhen the empire fell to pieces，the country found itself faced by floods and starvation Even where a government realizes the importance of a plentiful supply of trees，it is difficult sometimes to make the people realize thisThey cut down the trees but are too careless to plant and look after new trees So，unless the government has a good system of control，or can educate the people，the forests slowly disappearThis does not only mean that there will be fewer treesThe results are even more serious：for where there are trees，their roots break the soil up，allowing the rain to sink in， and also bind the soilThis prevents the soil from being washed awayBut where there are no trees，the rainfalls on hard ground and flows away on the surface，and this causes floods and the rain carries away the rich topsoil in which crops grow When a11 the topsoil is gonenothing remains but worthless desert12. The purpose that the writer wrote this article for is _ .A. to tell people that trees are very useful to manB. to warn people not to cut down trees any moreC. to warn that man mustnt destroy forests any moreD. to explain how trees help to prevent drought and floods13. In the writers opinion, _ , or the forests slowly disappear. A. measure must be taken B. people shouldnt draw benefit from the tree C. government must realize the serious results D. unless trees never be cut down14. According to the article, we know it is _ to prevent the forests from slowly disappearing.A. necessary but impossible B. necessary but difficultC. impossible and unimportant D. difficult and impossible15. In the last two paragraphs the writer wanted to make it clear that _ .A. where there are no trees, the soil becomes hard and poorB. where there are many trees, there are fewer floodsC. where there are no trees, the land might become desert slowlyD. floods will make the land become desert 第2节 七选五（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。Many teenagers may have a very confusing time filled with anxiety in high school. Here are some powerful tips which can help you succeed in the years. 16 You may be faced with too many choices in your life and its unwise to try everything. Just focus on your favorite. Consider all the benefits that it brings into your life and then see how you can develop your passion into a possible career option.Get away from the friends that offer poisonous advice and negativity. There is no place for that kind of behavior at any stage of your life. And you should value yourself highly enough to get rid of these people. 17 Read as much as you can. Pick up a book on anything that expands your knowledge base. Stop spending hours in watching your favorite TV shows. 18 Youll notice in a few days how you begin to see things in a different light.Limit the time spent on social media. I am 19 years old, so I understand just how much time can be wasted on technology, especially the Internet and cell phones. 19 Instead once you spend that time enriching yourself, your life begins to shape and turn into exactly what you want it to be.Make mistakes. Look at a mistake youve made from every possible angle and take the lessons from it. 20 You cant achieve this by trying to be perfect all the time. Its okay to make mistakes.A. Get ready to try different things.B. Know yourself and pick a direction.C. Instead use that time to invest in yourself by reading.D. Spend less time doing things that add no value to your life. E. This does wonders for self-confidence and overall positivity.F. Your teenage years are meant to be spent getting to know yourself.G. Its important for you to work hard to improve your scores in your study.第二部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第一节 完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)The other day, I went to a grocery store nearby. Its common to see someone who is homeless or lacking a little 21 asking people who are walking by for 22 change. I saw a woman in rags standing in front of the store and I 23 her, introduced myself to her and asked her 24 she would like me to get her anything to eat from the Dollar Store. She said she was okay, but was trying to 25 up for dinner.I dont feel 26 giving money to strangers. I guess its a social tradition that when you really give money to someone in need, they will 27 using it for drugs or alcohol or something else that we may not approve of. I didnt 28 anything to Laura, but just asked her name and 29 her of my name at that time.I felt bad after that 30 with her because I didnt offer her any help then. Yesterday, I saw her again. I 31 to go to the nearby grocery store(Safeway), where I got her a grocery gift card. I 32 by to give it to her, 33 a big bunch of fresh yellow flowers attached to it. I 34 had a chat with her and she was grateful for the 35 .Those people on the streets are often victims or treated as if they dont 36 . Speaking and giving something to them 37 a long way. Although its a difficult and complex issue of knowing what is 38 , we can just try to help them. We may not be able to help every person 39 , but if we can help one person from time to time, it does 40 a lot to the person and we can really make a difference in our world. Be kind and help others. The world will be better.21. A. courage B. luck C. care D. intention22. A. spare B.valuable C. necessary D. useful23.A. appreciated B. approached C. accompanied D. inspired 24.A. how B. when C. before D. if25.A. come B. stand C. turn D. save26.A. strange B. comfortable C. excited D. numb27.A. come up with B. get away with C. give up D. end up28.A. give B. promise C. tell D. share 29.A. convinced B. informed C. reminded D. suspected 30.A. discussion B. quarrel C. meeting D. appointment31.A. happened B. arranged C. guaranteed D. decided 32.A. dropped B. came C. ran D. pulled 33.A. in B. with C. on D. over 34. A. just B. ever C. also D. still35.A. attitude B. tip C. measure D. kindness36.A. exist B. survive C. suffer D. rest 37.A. walks B. goes C. owns D. follows 38.A. convenient B. handy C. appropriate D. accessible 39.A.in place B. in need C. in return D. in relief40.A. matter B. add C. change D. benefit第II卷（非选择题）第二节 语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，根据上下文在空白处填上恰当的词，或使用括号中的词的正确形式填空。I have a muscle disease but I dont look any different from other people. Sometimes, I was too weak 41 go to school so my education suffered. Every time I returned after an 42 (absent), I felt stupid because I was behind the others.My life is a lot easier at high school because few fellow students make me 43 (annoy). My ambition is to work for a firm 44 develops computer soft ware when I grow up. Last year I invented a computer football game and a big company has decided to buy it from me. I have a very busy life with no time to sit around 45 (feel) sorry for myself. As well as going to the movies and football matches with my friends, I spend a lot of time looking after my pets 46 (proper) but I find it worthwhile. In many ways my disability has helped me grow stronger psychologically and become more 47 (independence). I have to work hard to live a normal life but it has been worth it. If I 48 (have) a chance to say one thing to healthy children, it would be this: having a disability does not mean your life is not satisfying. So dont feel sorry for the disabled or make fun 49 them, and dont ignore them either. Just accept them for who they are, and give them encouragement to live 50 rich and full a life as you do.第三部分 写作（共两节；满分35分）第一节 短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)文中共有10处语言错误。每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仅限一词； 2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。This afternoon I went to see my grandfather by a bus. It was very crowded and I had to stand. Besides me ,there was a woman held a little boy in her arms. In front of her, a young man occupies two seats, pretending to be sleeping. I heard the little boy curious asking his mother, “Whats wrong with the uncle?” I had thought if perhaps the woman would blame the man. Beyond her expectations, the woman answered with a smile, “Be quiet. This uncle must very tired because of hard work.” The young man must have heard the wo