辽宁省沈阳铁路实验中学2018_2019学年高二英语下学期期中试题.docx

沈阳铁路实验中学20182019学年度下学期期中测试高二英语时间：100分钟 满分：120分本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。考试结束，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第卷 第一部分: 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(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AHave you ever had your hand held during a dental procedure you feel uneasy about? What about a dental office that mimics (模仿) the spirit of Disneyland? If youre looking for a dental office that provides the best care and the best environment, youre looking for Dr. Lickings office in Sunnyvale.Office manager Judy, who has worked with Dr Licking for 38 years, speaks highly of his kindness. She believes that the office is “the Disneyland of dentistry”. Everyone from children to their grandparents loves the environment and care they receive from this welcoming office.Dr. Licking is known as the best dental care provider for anyone who fears facing appointments with the dental equipped with an intra-oral video camera, and as a patient you can get pictures of your teeth as youre walking out of the door.Setting himself apart from other dentists, Dr. Licking continues his education beyond what is required. For this reason, he is one of few dentists in the country who offers ozone treatment. Ozone can naturally stop decay(蛀蚀)in its tracks. For more information on this new technology, visit their website at .Dr. Lickings office is Diamond Certified, an honor given only to companies with the higher quality after extensive and continual research. Dr. Lickings office extends an invitation to you to meet their gentle staff and offers you a free office visit, including x-rays and an exam.The office holds extended hours ranging from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Dont worry if you have an emergency. Dr. Lickings office responds to all emergencies and urgent calls.JOHN LICKING, D. D. S.Cosmetic & Family Dentistry since 1970408-736-6235877 W. Fremont Ave. Suite C3, Sunnyvale1. What is special about the dental office?A It uses the most advanced equipment.B It is decorated like Disneyland.C It has a caring environment.D It provides service for both kids and old people.2. What do we know about Dr. Licking?A He has developed ozone treatment.B He is the best dentist all over the country.C He has been studying dentistry continuously.D he has worked as a dentist for nearly 38 years.3. The passage is written to _.A introduce a famous dentistB show a new treatment for tooth decayC advise people to have their teeth examinedD invite people to visit Dr. Lickings officeBTwo of the saddest words in the English language are “if only”. I live my life with the goal of never having to say those words, because they convey regret, lost opportunities, mistakes and disappointment.My father is famous in our family for saying “Take the extra minute to do it right.” I always try to live by the “extra minute” rule. When my children were young and likely to cause accidents, I always thought about what I could do to avoid an “if only” moment, whether it was something minor like moving a cup full of hot coffee away from the edge of a counter, or something that required a little more work such as taping padding(衬垫) onto the sharp corners of a glass coffee table. I dont only avoid those “if only” moments when it comes to safety. Its equally important to avoid “if only” in our personal relationships. We all know people who lost a loved one and regretted that they had foregone an opportunity to say “I love you” or “I forgive you”. When my father announced he was going to the eye doctor across from my office on Good Friday, I told him that it was a holiday for my company and I wouldnt be here. But then I thought about the fact that he was 84 years old and I realized that I shouldnt give up an opportunity to see him. I called him and told him I had decided to go to work on my day off after all.I know there will still be occasions when I have to say “if only” about something, but my life is definitely better because of my policy of doing everything possible to avoid that eventuality. And even though it takes an extra minute to do something right, or it occasionally takes an hour or two in my busy schedule to make a personal connection, I know that Im doing the right thing. Im buying myself peace of mind and thats the best kind of insurance for my emotional well-being.4. Which of the following is an example of the “extra minute” rule?A Start the car the moment everyone is seated. B Leave the room for a minute with the iron working.C Move an object out of the way before it trips someone.D Wait for an extra minute so that the steak tastes better.5. The underlined word “foregone” in Paragraph 3 is closed in meaning to _.A abandoned B avoidedC lacked D taken6. The author decided to go to her office on Good Friday to _.A join in the holiday celebration of the companyB keep her appointment with the eye doctorC finish her work before the deadline approachD meet her father who was already an old man7. What is the best title for the passage?A The Two Saddest WordsB The Most Useful RuleC The Peace of MindD The Emotional Well-beingCClimate change may make parts of the Middle East too hot for human beings, according to a new study.Researchers have been studying weather conditions in the Middle East since 1970. They say “very hot” days in the area have doubled over that period. They say temperatures in summer in the Middle East and North Africa will continue rising. They believe by 2050, temperatures will not fall below 30 degrees Celsius at night in the hottest part of summer, and daytime temperatures could rise to 46 degrees Celsius. Temperatures at noon could reach as high as 50 Celsius. Heat waves are likely to last longer.“If mankind continues to release carbon dioxide as it does now, people living in the middle East and North Africa will have to expect about 200 unusually hot days,” says Panos Hadjinicolaou, a climate change expert with the Cyprus Institute.The researchers also looked at the amount of “fine particulate(颗粒)air pollution”in the Middle East. They found that the amount of dust in the atmosphere over Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Syria jumped 70 percent since the start of the century. This, they say, could have resulted from an increase in the number of sand storms caused by climate change.The researchers created two models. In one model, rising temperatures are limited because of reductions in greenhouse gases. The other model is said to be a “business as usual” model where nothing is done to stop climate change. Under both models, the future of the Middle East is not good, the researchers say. They added that climate change can result in a slow worsening of living conditions for people in North Africa and the Middle East and in time many people may have to leave the regions.8. The underlined world “fine”in the 4th paragraph probably has the same meaning as _.A brightB terribleC very thinD high-quality9. What is the right order of the events according to the text?A Climate changesand stormsdust in the atmosphereB Sand stormsclimate changedust in the atmosphereC Climate changedust in the atmospheresand stormsD Sand stormsdust in the atmosphereclimate change10. Panos Hadjinicolaous attitude towards humans releasing carbon dioxide is _A indifferentB casualC skepticalD concerned11. Where can we probably read this passage?A In a History Paper.B In a News Report.C In a Literature Magazine.D In a Travel Brochure.DWe may think were a culture that gets rid of our worn technology at the first sight of something shiny and new, but a new study shows that we keep using our old devices well after they go out of style. Thats bad news for the environmentand our wallets as these outdated devices consume much more energy than the newer ones that do the same things.To figure out how much power these devices are using, Callie Babbitt and her colleagues at the Rochester Institute of Technology in New York tracked the environmental costs for each product throughout its life from when its minerals are mined to when we stop using the device. This method provided a readout for how home energy use has evolved since the early 1990s. Devices were grouped by generation. Desktop computers, basic mobile phones, and box-set TVs defined 1992. digital cameras arrived on the scene in 1997. and MP3 players, smart phones, and LCD TVs entered homes in 2002, before tablets and e-readers showed up in2007.As we accumulated more devices, however, we didnt throw out our old ones. “The living-room television is replaced and gets planted in the kids room and suddenly one day, you have a TV in every room of the house, ” said one researcher. The average number of electronic devices rose from four per household in 1992 to 12 in 2007. Were not just keeping these old deviceswe continue to use them. According to the analysis of Babbitts team, old desktop monitors and box TVs with cathode ray tubes are the worst devices with their energy consumption and contribution to greenhouse gas emissions(排放) more than doubling during the 1992 to 2007 window.So whats the solution? The teams data only went up to 2007, but the researchers also explored what would happen if consumers replaced old products with new electronics that serve more than one function, such as a tablet for word processing and TV viewing. They found that more one-demand entertainment viewing on tablets instead of TVs and desktop computers could cut energy consumption by 44%.12. What does the author think of new devices?A They are environment-friendly.B They are no better than the old.C They cost more to use at home.D They go out of style quickly.13. Why did Babbitts team conduct the research?A To reduce the cost of minerals.B To test the life cycle of a product.C To update consumers on new technology.D To find out electricity consumption of the devices.14. Which of the following uses the least energy?A The box-set TV. B The tablet. C The LCD TV. D The desktop computer.15. What does the text suggest people do about old electronic devices?A Stop using them. B Take them apart.C Upgrade them. D Recycle them.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。选项中的两项为多途选项。（注：选E 涂AB ； 选F涂AC； 选G涂AD）The Dos and Donts Of Settling Family ProblemSometimes something more than consideration is necessary to resolve family issues. How should you cope with a family argument or conflict? Gad Krebs, a Positive Relationship expert, believes you should consider the following three options.Dont listen to random advice on how to have a successful relationWell intentioned people can offer relationship advice readily available. 16 Firstly, its the case where those offering ideal solutions are struggling with miserable relations themselves. Secondly, even though they do enjoy harmony at home, the advice that works for them wont necessarily work for you. 17 This is a result of the unique personalities of the couple. What works for one couple may be disastrous for another.Ask for professional directions.Businesses employ consultants and the sick visit doctors. These professional specialists can be reliable. Relationships should be no different. Living as a couple will lead to conflict; this is unavoidable. Although some disagreements can be settled by the couple alone, others cannot. 18 Turning to a competent specialist during a crisis can allow the couple to gain a new perspective on the issue, as well as give them an opportunity to evolve themselves. However, proud people are always unlikely to expose their problems. 19 Never say “You never” or “You always”In the heat of an argument people can shift their focus from specific and technical complaints”You are 10 minutes late” to broad and summary statements “Youre always late!” 20 It defines not only who they are, but who they always are.A Rely on professional specialists.B Accept this advice and then ignore it.C Most people ask for help when they find themselves lost.D Each relationship operates according to its very own courses.E Criticism can turn poisonous when a specific issue becomes an identity.F It is at this point that they need to be mature enough to seek outside professional help.G Similarity, proud couples, like them, suffer unnecessarily due to their inability to ask for help.第二部分: 完形填空 (共 20 小题; 每小题 1.5 分, 满分 30 分)阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(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。Only one woman is responsible for my success: my mom. Dont 21 me Im like anyone else, and have issues with my mother. However, Im 22 enough to realize that what she taught me when I was young positioned me for my later 23 .My mom taught me that life, like dinner, doesnt require a recipe. 24 she cooked the most complicated meals, she 25 cooked from a recipe. It was like a kind of free-form jazz, and she taught me to improvise(即兴发挥), and to add ingredients according to 26 . Its no wonder that my media business has grown so amazingly; Im not 27 anyone elses recipe.When I was in the ninth grade, my mom decided she wanted something 28 being a mother and a wife. She wanted to start her own 29 . But in order to accomplish this, she had no 30 but to get a loan. It all happened in 31 pace. The bank manager 32 my father call him, but my mom said stubbornly, “Why? Its my loan.” “Well, I cant give you a loan unless he cosigns,” replied the manager. But my mom didnt 33 hope, and responded sincerely, “I see. Then can you do me a favor, if he does? Id 34 it if youd put together the paperwork quickly. I need a shop in order to support my family.”Moved by her 35 , the manager agreed to do as she asked. So 36 was I that I included that day into my DNA.Through her influence, Ive become someone who 37 what she wants until she gets it. If something or someone is in my way, I 38 how to overcome the difficulties. Its really that 39 . Its not about getting angry. Its about getting what you want, being very competitive, but also extremely .40 . I learned this in the ninth grade from my mom, and it burned itself into my brain.21. A suspect B misunderstand C scold D interrupt 22. A curious B innocent C intelligent D straightforward 23. A circumstances B dilemmas C achievements D difficulties 24. A Unless B If C Since D While 25. A rarely B increasingly C cautiously D flexibly 26. A feature B process C motivation D taste 27. A undertaking B reflecting C recommending D following 28. A instead of B rather than C more than D regardless of 29. A business B marriage C research D interview 30. A substitute B alternative C procedure D possibility 31. A brief B slow C admirable D urgent 32. A ordered B indicated C insisted D stressed 33. A switch B abandon C adjust D escape 34. A reward B relieve C celebrate D appreciate 35. A determination B requirement C significance D encouragement 36. A patient B sensitive C trustworthy D impressed 37. A benefits B explores C compromises D pursues 38. A turn out B stick out C figure out D watch out 39. A simple B upset C unconscious D uncertain 40. A embarrassing B persistent C casual D confusing 第II卷第三部分: 语法填空 (共 10 小题; 每小题 1.5分, 满分 15分)My time in China was a(n) 41 (forget) experience. Every day was a new adventure. I made life-long friends and had many lasting memories. My study abroad program organized trips for us to learn about each city and visit cultural 42 (sight). While I was in Beijing, I climbed the Great Wall of China, and visited Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Birds Nest Olympic stadium. I also had the opportunity of 43 (stick) in a Beijing thunderstorm, bargaining in the market, and riding the high-speed train. While I was in Tianjin, I 44 (study) at Nankai University. I was taking the Chinese language and culture courses. 45 I enjoyed most is that whatever I learned in class, I would use it outside 46 (communicate) with people. Speaking Mandarin every day really improved my learning. In the afternoon I would have culture classes 47 I would learn about Chinese calligraphy, Beijing Opera, Chinese martial arts, Chinese cooking and many other subjects. The mix of learning about the language and culture made each day of class 48 (enjoyable) exciting.I believe that the key 49 studying abroad successfully is the attitude you carry. Going to China, I was open-minded and had 50 positive attitude.第四部分：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)英语课上,老师要求同桌同学相互修改作文。假设以下短文为你同桌所写，请你对其进行修改。短文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。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。注意：1、每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。As we all know it, many children have to spend their weekends and holidays attending various training courses though they are unwilling to. Thats why their parents dont want him to fall behind at the startin