福建省宁德市高中同心顺联盟校2018_2019学年高二英语下学期期中试题.docx

宁德市高中同心顺联盟校2018-2019学年第二学期期中考试高二英语试卷（考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分）本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分第I卷 （选择题 共100分）第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面五段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的ABC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，你都有十秒钟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. When should Susan go to meet Professor Brown? A. At 9: 30. B. At 10: 00. C. At 10: 30. 2. Where is the man going first? A. To the Healey Supermarket. B. To the airport. C. To Canada. 3. What caused the difference in the price? A. The color. B. The size. C. The material.4. What is the woman planning to do? A. Go to have a coffee. B. Get a haircut. C. Go to the mans house. 5. What is the mans attitude towards the plan? A. He doesnt care. B. He is for it. C. He is against it. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面五段对话。每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的ABC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，各个小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. Where will the speakers have a talk? A. In the office. B. In a park. C. In the cafe. 7. What will they talk about? A. The womans good idea. B. The mans notebook. C. The trip. 听第7段材料，回答8至9题。8. What does the man want to buy? A. Food. B. Clothes. C. Furniture. 9. Which is next to the theatre? A. A hotel. B. The City Hall. C. The post office. 听第8段材料，回答10至12题。10. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a bank. B. At a restaurant. C. At a museum. 11. What are the two speakers? A. Tourists. B. Bankers. C. Architects. 12. What did Henry give to the man? A. Some photos. B. A guide book for tourists. C. A map of the bus system. 听第9段材料，回答13至16题。13. How long should the paper be? A.4 B. 12 C. 714. What is no longer part of the course? A. Weekly tests. B. Monthly reports. C. The midterm exam. 15. What should be discussed with the woman in advance? A. Where to do the research. B. Certain paper topics. C. Films used as sources. 16. When will the papers be due?A. January 22. B. June 22. C. July 20. 听第10段材料，回答17至20题。17. Why does the woman want to go to Newcastle? A. She received an emergency call the previous day. B. She has never been to the city before. C. Shed like to spend the weekend there. 18. When will the next train to Newcastle leave? A. In half an hour. B. At 11: 30. C. At 11: 31. 19. What does the woman like to have when she is traveling? A. Someone to talk with. B. Interesting books to read. C. Something to eat or drink. 20. What happened in the end? A. The woman got on the train in the last minute. B. The woman missed the train half a minute late. C. The woman wanted to wait for the next train. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，每小题2分，满分40分）第一节阅读理解（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。ASagrada Familia ( 2,056,448 visits/year)Opening hours: 09:00-18:00 (October-March) 09:00-20:00 (April-September).Admission: $11, or $10 with the Barcelona Card.Disabled access: Yes.The temple has been under construction since 1882 and theyve still got another 30 to 80 years to go before it will be finished. The projects vast scale (规模) and its special design have made it one of Barcelonas top tourist attractions for many years. La Pedrera (1,133,220 visits/year)Opening hours: 09:00-18:30 (November-February) 09:00-20:00 (March-October) Admission: $9.50. Save 20% with the Barcelona Card. Disabled access: No.This building used to be called Casa Mila, but nowadays its more commonly known as La Pedrera. It was made of bricks and had colorful tiles (瓷砖).Barcelona FC Museum (1,032,763 visits/year)Opening hours: 6th April-4th October: (Monday to Saturday) 10:00-20:00; the rest of the year: 10:00 to 18:30.Admission: $8.50 for entry to museum and an extra $17 for a guided tour. Disabled access: Yes. It is now generally considered as the best football museum in the world. You can see so many trophies (奖杯), pictures and statues of great football players. Im not a football fan but I still enjoyed walking round this museum. Mir Museum (518,869 visits/year)Opening hours: Check website for details as they vary depending on the time of the year. Admission: $8. Save 20% with the Barcelona Card. Disabled access: Yes. This museum has a wide range of Mirs works dating back as far as 1914. This artwork collection includes not only his paintings but also a good selection of sculptures.21. Which of the following attractions is the most popular?A. Sagrada Familia. B. La Pedrera. C. Barcelona FC Museum. D. Mir Museum.22. What can we know about the four tourist attractions?A. Sagrada Familia is the largest building in Barcelona.B. La Pedrera is well known for its colors.C. Barcelona FC Museum will attract football fans.D. Mir Museum was built in as early as the year of 1914.23. What do the four attractions have in common? A. They are famous for their architectural styles.B. They are all accessible for the disabled people.C. Their opening hours are changeable in different times.D. Tourists can get a discount of 20% with the Barcelona Card.B No one knows how much money Dr. Lyle Tullis gave away to students. I was his colleague for nearly a decade and I never stopped being amazed at his generosity. Our college has a program of providing cross-cultural experiences for students. Lots of students take advantage of summer experiences oversea. I discovered that no group left for overseas without some of its members receiving financial help from Dr. Tullis. It wasnt that he made a lot of money. For one thing, he taught in a church-run school. There, his salary (薪水)was half of what those people earned in a tax-supported school. Other colleagues occasionally complained about the low pay. Not Lyle Tullis. Occasionally some professors would leave our campus for a better-paid position. They told me they did so because, with better pay, they could provide for their families. The size of Lyle Tullis paycheck never seemed to be the most important thing to him. I realized that one day when I was thanking him for helping a student, his eyes shone as he said to me, “Ive got so much money that I dont know what to do with it. So, I just give it away.”Most people wouldnt have thought that way. Dr. Tullis drove one of the oldest cars on campus. It was even older than almost any of the students cars. His home, while comfortable, was not fancy at all. But Lyle Tullis lived with the feeling that he had so much money that he needed to give it away. He was one of the favorite on campus. Cynics(愤世嫉俗) might say he bought fame. But they would misunderstand. Lyle wanted to devote his life, all of it, to helping others.24. What does the first paragraph mainly talk about?A. Dr. Tullis was very popular with his students. B. The author was wondering why Dr. Tullis gave students money.C. Dr. Tullis was generous in giving his students financial help. D. The author had a program of providing cross-cultural experiences for students.25. Why did Dr. Tullis give his money away?A. He had a good fortune. B. He wanted to buy fame.C. He was ready to help students in need. D. He didnt know where to put it away.26. What can we learn from the text? A. Dr. Tullis was very content with his low pay. B. Dr. Tullis cared little about his family. C. The author felt confused about Dr. Tullis generosity. D. Many people would misunderstand Dr. Tullis27. Which of the following can best describe Dr. Tullis? A. Honest. B. Generous. C. Friendly. D. Conservative.CGuide dogs are going to be available for the children who are unable to see normally in the UK for the first time, as the age limit is to be removed. The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association is to begin training dogs to help blind people under the age of 16. The association says too many youngsters with impaired eyesight are lacking in independence. They have only a limited social life because of their disability. Giving some of them guide dogs at a younger age is intended to help them to widen their range of activities and to improve their sense of self-confidence and independence. Guide dogs for these teenagers will begin to be provided from next year. There has been an experimental project to test the use of guide dogs with younger people. Charlotte, aged 14, was among the youngest guide dog owners. She had been gradually losing her eyesight since the age of eight, and lost her eyesight completely this year. She has been assisted by a two-year-old guide dog. Charlotte used to have a long stick to help her move around, but having a guide dog allows her much more freedom and makes her feel safer. However, the association says there is a worryingly patchy supply of services for the young blind people across the UK, and it calls for a sharp increase in the number of guide dogs all over the country. As with adult blind people, only a small number of them are likely to be considered suitable for a guide dog. Most will continue to rely on extra help and training from education and social services. 28. What can we learn about guide dogs from the text? A. They have been provided for teenagers in the UK. B. They are beneficial to blind childrens development. C. They became possible in the UK recently. D. They are quite popular in the UK.29. What does Charlottes example tell us? A. It is necessary to carry out the experimental project. B. Guide dogs can get along well with disabled people. C. The associations opinion is not quite right. D. Youngsters need companions and friends.30. What does the underlined word “patchy” in the last paragraph probably mean? A. Endless. B. Perfect. C. Inadequate. D. Diverse.31. What is the main idea of the text? A. Blind people need guide dogs assistance in their daily life. B. Age limit for the blind to have guide dogs is to be removed. C. More guide dogs will be trained in the UK. D. The project of using guide dogs is to begin.D Living abroad to study can certainly be an interesting experience but is that alone a good enough reason for spending years far away from home? To make the experience truly worthwhile, there has to be a goal behind the decision to study abroad. This may be a wish to perfect language skills in a foreign language environment, or a clever move in your career development. You must also consider the costs, not just of living and studying abroad, but of applying. Most universities now charge application fees for international students. If after considering these points you are sure that you want to apply to study abroad, your next step is to choose the right programme of studies. Research your choices and select carefully. You must do your homework well. Most universities have information online but you can also email and ask them to send you more details. You can find a lot of information on school ranking from education websites. But read carefully. Different universities emphasize different strengths. Dont just think about the universitys reputation; look for the most suitable for your goals. Next, you must deal with a large pile of paperwork. This involves filling in application forms, preparing your school records, and getting reference letters. Reading the instructions and requirements of the universities carefully is of great importance. Sadly, many fine applicants get kicked out in the first round, simply because they dont follow the application procedure properly.Money is another important consideration. Some scholarships are provided by governments, others by schools and colleges. This information, again, can be found on the Internet. If you find a scholarship that is suitable for you, follow the application procedure carefully; the earlier you apply, the better your chance of getting it.32.Why does the author think studying abroad is truly worthwhile according to paragraph1? A. It is a chance to develop your career. B. It is an interesting experience. C. It is fun to travel around the world. D. All your friends are doing so.33. What can a school ranking list tell us? A. The names of all the professors. B. How good the school is compared to others. C. How much the courses cost. D. Where the school is located.34.What are the three basic steps when you apply? A. Buy an airplane ticket, read the instructions and requirements, and study. B. Write a reference letter, do paperwork, and study. C. Prepare reference letters, prepare school records, and fill in the application form. D. Prepare school records, do paperwork, and work hard.35. What does the underlined phrase “get kicked out in the first round” in Paragraph 3 refer to? A. lose money in the first round B. get accepted in the next round C. fail to get to the next round D. get kicked by a professor 第二节 阅读填空 （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。Little Habits Make a Big DifferenceEverything around us is changing at an amazing speed, it seemsbut some things will always remain the same. 36 . Some of our daily habits have the power to always give us happiness and lead toward success. Here are some little habits that can make a big difference: 37 . Many studies have linked early rising with success. An early morning wake-up carries benefits including better planning and anticipation (预料) of problems, and more time to the things that make you happy.Happiness comes to those who are curious. 38 . As long as you live, there will always be something to learn, and as long as you follow your heart and your passions, you wont miss out on learning.Believe in yourself and all that you are. 39 . Confidence is the key to successthe thing that lets you look at the past without regret, stay grounded in the present, and prepare for the future without fear.A day well spent gets you a good night sleep. Enough sleep makes you feel healthier and happier, and its more than lifting up you or removing exhaustion(疲惫). Adequate sleep is a key part of your health and inner happiness. 40 .It doesnt take a huge effort to make a significant change in your lifeusing one or two tiny habits may be all you need. Get started today and youll soon be experiencing the rewards.A. Thats why habits are so powerful.B. The ground work of all happiness is good health.C. Early to rise makes you healthy, wealthy, and wise.D. The habit of respect means treating everyone with kindness.E. Nothing will ever make you happier than having faith in yourself.F. When you rest better, you can live better and achieve more happiness.G. There is no stage in life when we cant be learning something valuable.第三部分：完型填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从短文后所给的四个选项（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。注意：将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。John graduated from a key university and he was very good at his major. He wished to find a good job. One day, he went to a company to 41 for a job. He got the news in a newspaper. He did some research on this company. When he was 42 , everything went well. The manager asked him some questions and he answered them 43 . John was very satisfied with his performances and was very 44 that he could get the job. But at that moment, the managers phone 45 . He picked up the phone, listened and nodded. And then he turned around and said to John, “Sorry, I want to get some important 46 now. Please give me the book with the red 47 on that desk.” John looked around and found 3 books on the desk, so John went to the desk, took one book and handed it to him 48 . Holding the book, the manager 49 the phone and said, “Sorry, we cannot give the job to you.” John was 50 and wondered why. The manager said, “There are three 51 . First, when you came into the office room, I found that the third button on your shirt had been missing. Second, there are three books with red covers on that desk, but you didnt ask me which one I needed and you took one randomly(随机地). Third, I was answering the call. You should 52 to the desk to save time. These 53 showed you are not a careful person.” 54 , John didnt get the job.We can learn a(n) 55 from Johns experience. Some people dont 56 the details in our life. But it is the details that 57 . Not only should we value what we learn but also we should pay more attention to the details. Sometimes they can even 58 our success or failure. We should form the habit of being careful and learn to keep the 59 of quantity and quality. We should keep it in mind that 60 comes first, without which quantity is of no significance. 41. A. applyB. voteC. prepareD. wait42. A. contactedB. interviewedC. askedD. questioned43. A. immediatelyB. slowlyC. generallyD. fluently44. A. gratefulB. excitedC. confidentD. lucky45. A. lostB. calledC. rangD. answered46. A. arrangementB. responseC. informationD. result47. A. coverB. pictureC. characterD. mark48. A. eagerlyB. politelyC. purposelyD. quickly49. A. searched forB. picked upC. held onD. hung up50. A. surprisedB. helplessC. disappointedD. worried51. A. methodsB. resultsC. collectionsD. reasons52. A. wanderB. runC. walkD. move53. A. partsB. factsC. detailsD. stories54. A. EventuallyB. SeeminglyC. SimilarlyD. Regularly55. A. subjectB. ideaC. skillD. le