内蒙古杭锦后旗奋斗中学2018_2019学年高二英语下学期期中试题.docx

奋斗中学20182019年第二学期期中考试题高二英语第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。1.What will the woman do next?A. Make a call. B. Leave a message. C. Speak to Sara.2.What is the womans plan for the weekend?A. To have a meeting. B. To go to the cinema. C. To do some shopping.3.When will the goods arrive?A. On February 16. B. On February 17. C. On February 19.4.What does the woman suggest the man wear?A. A suit. B. A sweater. C. A shirt.5.How did the woman probably find the ending of the book?A. Interesting. B. Moving C. Confusing.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）请听下面5段对话或独白，选出最佳选项。请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Neighbors. B. Colleagues. C. Schoolmates7.What is the man probably?A. A teacher. B. A postman. C. A salesman.请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8.How old is probably the man now?A. 17. B. 19. C. 219.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. The history of China. B. Chinatowns celebrations. C. The Chinese New Year.请听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.What will the temperature be in Greece tomorrow?A. About.20 degrees. B.About25 degrees. C. About 32 degrees.11.Which country is the man going to today?A. Greece. B. England. C. France.12.What will the weather be like tomorrow in England?A. Sunny. B. Cloudy. C. Rainy.请听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.Why will the man visit the museum?A. For study. B. For pleasure. C. For work.14.What is the man very interested in?A. Chinese stage design. B. Chinese paintings. C. Chinese food.15.What will the woman do tomorrow!A. Make a birthday cake. B. Join an art program. C. Tour around a Chinatown16.When will the man go to the museum?A. On Thursday. B. On Friday. C. On Saturday.请听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.What is the price of the cheapest ticket now?A. 1.00. B. 1.50. C. 2.50.18.How can people get the film tickets now?A. From the library. B. From the post office C. From the cinema.19.What was last years winner about?A. The future of Earth. B. A sporting country. C. Green transport options.20.When is the deadline for entering the competition?A. July30. B. July31 C. June1.第二部分：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。 AMost buildings are built to stand up straight, but these look as if they might fall over! The church tower of SuurhusenBuilt in 1450, the 27-metre-high church tower lies in Suurhusen, Germany. It was built in wet land on foundations of oak tree trunks (树干). When the land was drained (排水) later, the wood broke down, causing one side of the tower to be a little lower than the other. In 1975, the tower became a real hazard and people were not allowed to enter until the foundations were made strong again. The lean of the tower is now about five degrees.The Leaning Tower of PisaThe work of building the tower began in 1173, and was finally completed in 1372. In fact, it began to lean after just a couple of floors were built. And this condition continued in the centuries after its completion. The tower was finally closed to the public in 1990 after people failed to stabilize (使稳固) its foundations. In 2001, it was reopened after engineers removed soil from underneath its raised side. Now it leans just an angle of 3.97 degrees.Capital Gate of Abu DhabiCompleted in 2011, the Capital Gate tower in Abu Dhabi was designed to lean eighteen degrees. The building stands next to the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre and contains, among other things, a fine hotel with wonderful views of the harbour. Also known as the leaning tower of Abu Dhabi, the tower is one of the tallest buildings in the city.Big Ben of London The building leans 0.26 degrees to the northwest. This was mainly caused by the engineering projects that have been carried out in the ground below it since the late 1800s. The tower, which has been continuously open since it was completed in 1858, has nowhere near the lean of the Tower of Pisa and is still completely safe to enter. 21. The underlined word “hazard” in Paragraph 2 probably means “_”.A. danger B. church C. castle D. treasure22. What can we learn about the Leaning Tower of Pisa?A. It didnt lean until ten years after its completion.B. It took almost two hundred years to complete.C. It was built on foundations of oak tree trunks.D. It has been open since it was completed.23. Which of the following towers leans the most according to the text?A. The church tower of Suurhusen.B. The Leaning Tower of Pisa.C. Capital Gate of Abu Dhabi.D. Big Ben of London.24. What would be the best title for the text?A. The history of towersB. The art of building a towerC. The leaning towers of the worldD. Top four tallest towers in EuropeBSundays, I walk to the supermarket. Mother hands me the grocery list and puts money in my pocket, hoping it will be enough. Shes had a hard day, and Ive had a hard week. Nothing out of the ordinary happens when I get to the store. I grab the bread, some milk, and other things on the list. As I turn to head out, I see a beautiful dress in the window. I turn away, bitter that I could never own such a dress. Outside, I cannot stop thinking about that pretty dress. Its not fair that I can never have what I want. I work so hard to help my family and yet I get nothing in return, just another list to do. In my anger, I fail to realize the apples are rolling across the road. Suddenly, I see a pair of hands, offering me an apple. Looking up, I see the tanned (晒黑的) face of this stranger. His clothes are mismatched, borrowed or stolen. But his eyes are soft and kind.“Thanks,” I say. No other words are spoken as he continues to help me. I tell him “thank you” one more time and am on my way because I have many other things to finish. Suddenly, he says, “Have a good day, maam.” And then he gives me the biggest smile I have ever seen. Right then, he looks years younger and I feel a fool.Look at me, feeling sorry for myself because I dont get what I want! Do I not think others are in the same boat, or worse? There are worse things than not having a beautiful dress.My mother will hand me the list today. I will make the same journey and probably see something I want but cannot have. But before I start to feel sorry for myself, I will remember the kind stranger with the big smile, and I will grab the last item, and check out.25. What can we learn about the author from the first paragraph?A. She is rushing to get home. B. She comes from a poor family.C. She never buys herself new clothes.D. She enjoys doing the family shopping.26. Why does the author feel angry as she walks home?A. Her apples drop on the road.B. She gets nothing for her effort.C. She is expected to do too much.D. Her family pay little attention to her.27. The author speaks very few words to the man because _.A. she thinks he is a bad manB. she has never met him before C. she is in a hurry to do other work D. she doesnt like the way hes dressed28. Whats the best title for the text?A. A difficult daily jobB. Learn to understand C. My greatest influenceD. Save money for the futureCIn Britain, many theatres put on shows for children at Christmas and many theatres have a theatre-in-education team working there. This team, made up of actors and teachers, writes plays for children, usually performing them in schools. They do different plays for different age groups and the children often take part in the play in some way. Pantomime is a special kind of Christmas show for children. It is loved by people and also allows the audience to join in. “Pantomime” was the name of the Roman actor who performed shows without speaking this is where the English word “mime” comes from. A pantomime is always based on a well-known childrens story. But there are always certain types of characters in the show and certain situations and events. For example, a pantomime must always include a hero, known as the “principal boy” and this principal boy is always played by a pretty girl wearing a short costume. Then there is the comic older woman, known as the “dame” who is played by a man. There is always a group of men and women who sing and dance and often there is a pantomime horse. The horse is played by two men who form the “front” and “back” ends inside a “horse” costume. It is funny and it usually kicks the dame when she isnt looking. Members of the audience have to shout a warning to one of the characters and argue with the character (usually the dame) when she does not believe them. When she shouts, “Oh no, it isnt,” the audience always responds with “Oh yes, it is!” The audience also learns and sings a simple song and a few children are sometimes invited to help one of the characters during the show.29. The theatre-in-education teams _.A. are made up of famous local actorsB. write plays for the same age groupC. often give plays in their own theatresD. usually allow children to join in a play30. According to the text, a pantomime _.A. is designed to make people laughB. is made up of three characters C. is especially popular with grown-ups D. can be watched all year round in Britain31. When the dame says, “Yes, it is”, the audience should _.A. follow her and singB. stand up and danceC. repeat what she saysD. disagree with her loudly D“Hello” is a relatively new greeting. It first appeared sometime in the mid-1800s, but many people would not have dreamed of using it. “Hello” was considered a very impolite way to greet someone. Instead, people used formal expressions like “How do you do?” Back then, there were several words that sounded like “hello,” but they were used to get someones attention or to express surprise. For example, if you caught your little brother stealing your snack, you might have said, “Halloa there! Stop eating my cheese!” If you found a fly in your soup, you might have shouted, “Hullo! How did that get in there?”Everything started to change in 1876, when Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone. The first telephones didnt have numbers you could dial, nor did they have bells or ringers. Instead, your telephone sent signals along telephone lines to a central office where an operator would answer by saying something like “Are you there, sir?” or “What is wanted?” The operator would then connect your phone to the phone of the person you wanted to reach. There was just one small problem: Since telephones didnt ring, how would the person you were calling know that you were “on the line”? The answer is you would yell (大喊) into your phone and hope someone on the other end heard you. But what would you yell? And what would the person you were calling say when they were going to answer? Bell suggested “Ahoy! Ahoy!” but it didnt catch on. Then the famous inventor Thomas Edison suggested the word hello. That caught on right away.“Hello” became so popular that by 1878 telephone operators were required to use it. In fact, operators received the nickname (绰号) “Hello Girls.” Soon, “hello” became not just the standard way to answer the phone, but an accepted way to greet people in person.32. Why was “hello” seldom used when it first appeared?A. It was too informal. B. It was hard to pronounce. C. It was considered to be rude. D. There were other words like “hello”.33. “Hullo” was used to show something _.A. interesting B. exciting C. boring D. unexpected34. Paragraph 3 is mainly about _.A. how “hello” was used to answer the telephoneB. the friendship between Bell and Edison C. the invention of the telephoneD. how the telephone improved35. We can infer from the text that _.A. “hello” got popular as soon as the telephone was invented B. the telephone has changed the way people speakC. people liked simple expressions like “hello”D. Bell advised girls to use “hello”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。Have you ever tried to write a poem? Its easier than you might think. Poems are a lot like song lyrics. A good poem reveals an honest feeling about something. Follow these steps to write a poem. First, pay attention to the world around you little things, big things, people, animals, buildings, events, etc. 36 You can do just about anything in a poem. Thats why poetry writing is so wild and free: there are no rules. 37 What would you like your poem to be about? Your poem will be more powerful if you choose a topic you feel strongly about. Now freely write for five minutes about your topic. Then go back and read it. 38 Circle these to use in your poem. Write your poem. Remember, a poem doesnt have to rhyme (押韵). It doesnt have to use sentences. 39 And it should sound nice to you. Have a friend read your poem aloud to you. Do you like the way it sounds? 40 I believe that poetry is the most exquisite (优美的) form of writing. And anyone can write a poem if they want to.A. Then, choose your topic.B. Explore different types of poems. C. Do any words or phrases stand out?D. What do you see, hear, taste, smell, and feel?E. But it should show your feelings about the topic. F. If not, go back and rewrite the parts you dont like.G. Choose a paragraph from a favourite book and turn it into a poem.第三部分：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）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。When I was 17 , I met a famous doctor named Paul Bragg . He gave me one of the most valuable _41_ of my life : a statement that was filled with words of _42_ . To this very day , I still _43_ it : I am a genius（天才） , and I apply my wisdom . _44_ , I was a high school dropout（辍学学生） and was living in a tent in Hawaii . I had a very limited vocabulary and had never _45_ reading a single book . When Dr. Bragg taught me this statement , he told me to say it with feelings _46_ it were true. To do so seemed so far away from _47_ that it was funny . After saying it many times , _48_ , I began to feel what those powerful words meant . _49_ every day I continued to say it , and it became _50_ to believe : I am a genius , and I apply my wisdom .It was two and a half years later when I really saw the _51_ of the statement . I was sitting in a college library _52_ by fellow students whom I was helping with higher mathematics . I heard one of the students speak _53_ to another . “John is really a _54_ !” At the moment , I _55_ what Dr. Bragg had taught me , and I _56_ to say this statement for the rest of my life .I cant quite put into words what a(n) _57_ this statement has made in my life . _58_ it , I was able to change from a dropout to the top of my college class . I think that the key to _59_ is putting your true feelings into a statement you _60_ and saying it over and over every day . 41. A. enjoyments B. parts C. gifts D. knowledge42. A. idea B. comfort C. praise D. power43. A. like B. need C. say D. use44. A. At the time B. For a while C. All at once D. For the moment45. A. advised B. finished C. minded D. admitted46. A. as if B. so that C. in case D. now that47. A. history B. hope C. life D. reality48. A. moreover B. however C. otherwise D. anyhow49. A. Until B. Since C. So D. After50. A. easier B. funnier C. more unusual D. more impossible51. A. evidence B. purpose C. details D. results52. A. followed B. surrounded C. assisted D. invited53. A. loudly B. kindly C. softly D. directly54. A. star B. spokesman C. kid D. genius55. A. read B. remembered C. showed D. doubted56. A. decided B. asked C. expected D. learned57. A. difference B. problem C. improvement D. impression58. A. Except for B. More than C. Instead of D. Because of59. A. love B. success C. happiness D. understanding60. A. think about B. look for C. believe in D. dream about第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分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。Eating at restaurants hasnt always been known as the best choice for people 61. _ are trying to keep a healthy diet. It is 62. _ (extreme) hard for people to avoid food that isnt so good for them when dining out. However, you dont have to give 63. _ your love of restaurants. There are ways that you can eat healthier food when dining out while you can still enjoy the experience. One method is to take time 64. _ (read) the nutrition information. Some restaurants post it on their menus or their website. If you know youre going to visit 65. _ certain restaurant, you should check the website first. If no nutrition information 66. _ (list), you should check the menu at the restaurant before you order. Another way is to