安徽省滁州市定远县育才学校2018_2019学年高二英语下学期期中试题（实验班）.docx

育才学校2018-2019学年度第二学期中考试高二实验班英语 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） 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。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 are the speakers really talking about?A. The company rulesB. Their jobs.C. Their uniforms2. What does the man mean?A. He got his job before he graduatedB. He wants to find another job.C. His working place is too noisy.3. What is the woman going to do tomorrow?A Go for a picnic.B Meet her parentsC Fly to America.4. Why is the man worried?A. He hasnt finished his projects.B. He thinks his work is too hard.C. He cant get on well with his manager5. Where has Miss Morrison gone?A. The post officeB Her parents homeC. The theater第2节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或对白，每段对话或对白后有几个小题，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，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题6. What will the man do first on Friday night?A Return a bookB Watch a gameC Buy two tickets.7. Why does the woman agree to go in the end?A. She is tired of watching TV.B. She thinks the man is fun.C. She wants to listen to the music.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Where are the speakers probably right now?A. At homeB. At a barber shop.C. At Brads house.9. When will the speakers probably arrive at the restaurant?A.At7:00. B.At7:25 C.At7:55.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题10. How much will it cost to send the package by sea?A.$20 B.$80. C.$100.11. How long will it take to send the package by airA 4 to 6 weeksB 2 to 3 weeksC. 10 to 14 days12. What is the woman sending?A. Books B. Clothes C. Toys.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Why did the woman s sister hold the party?A. She got married.B. Her child got married.C. Her children were leaving home. 14. What is Uncle Tony?A. A photographer.B. A designerC. A sales manager 15. Where does Roger live?A. In Paris B. In London C. In Aberdeen16. What do we know about Mark?A. He has long hair and a beardB. He graduated from University of Oxford.C. He is the tallest one in his family.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Who saw the blue whales an hour ago?A. A passengerB. Some fishermenC. The captain18. What sea animals are commonly seen in this season?A. Blue whalesB Large sea turtles.C. Sea birds19. What does the speaker suggest that passengers bring with them?A. A hat or sunglassesB. A heavy jacket.C. Light shoes.20. What do we know about the tour?A. It will take two daysB Passengers will have dinner on the boatC. The price doesnt include drinks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） A Some Great WomenMalala YousafzaiOn Oct.10, 2014, at age 17, Pakistani female education activist Malala Yousafzai became the youngest Nobel winner. When she was only 11, she wrote a blog for BBC, talking about her life under Taliban occupation. In 2012, Yousafzai survived a shooting. She went on to become an advocate for human rights movement and fighting Taliban forces to promote education for women in Pakistan.Liya KebedeEthiopian-born model Liya Kebede is a famous name in the fashion industry. But its her work as a maternal（母亲的）health advocate that has positively affected the lives of thousands around the world. Kebede has served as WHOs ambassador for maternal, newborn and child health since 2005. That year, she also founded the Liya Kebede Foundation, which works to reduce maternal, newborn and child deaths in Ethiopia and other parts of the world.Jamila BayazAs Afghanistans first female police chief, Jamila Bayaz is appointed to run security details in District 1of Kabul, Afghanistan, which houses the presidential palace, government ministries and the central bank. Apart from facing a conventional society, the policewomen of Afghanistan are under constant threat from insurgents（叛乱者）. Bayaz is also the mother of five children.Zainab BanguraIn 2012, Zainab Bangura, from Sierra Leone, was appointed special representative of the United Nations secretary general on sexual violence in conflict. Stressing the point that sexual violence needs to stop, Bangura helped bring about a U.N. declaration in which 140 member states committed to ending abuse during conflict.21.What is Liya Kebede famous for in the world?A. Her way to reduce deaths.B. Her work as a maternal health advocate.C. Her efforts to become an ambassador.D. Her contribution to the fashion industry.22.Who made a contribution to the civil-rights movement in Pakistan?A. Liya Kebede.B. Jamila Bayaz.C. Zainab Bangura.D. Malala Yousafzai23.Which of the following can describe Jamila Bayazs work?A. Boring. B. Conventional. C. Dangerous. D. Controversial.BIn high school I was very shy, content to hang around with my small group of friends and to concentrate on my courses. I was quickly labeled a brain. I did so well that by the end of senior year I had perfect grades and enough college credits to give up an entire quarter of coursework.But in early June of senior year, the principal called me into his office. He asked me to give a speech at graduation. I was surprised to look at him, my heart thumping. This was the reward for my hard work? I murmured something and fled the office, blaming myself for staying away from physics, a subject sure to have broken up my perfect record.I finally agreed to a compromise. I would share the honor with five other students. I agreed to introduce my friend Judy, who would then give her own, full-length speech.Graduation day soon arrived, Id been practicing my speech for days, and I had it memorized. The first half hour of the ceremony passed in a blur, and then my moment came. My name was announced. I managed to reach the stage without falling down. I faced my classmates. My voice trembled a little, but mostly it was clear and strong. But within seconds, I was done and heading back to my seat. I accomplished something Id never dreamed of I spoke in front of hundreds of people.Although I didnt realize it at the time, the successful completion of that speech gave me the confidence to take part in class at college, to give oral reports, and to eventually break free of my shyness. I never would have chosen to give a speech at graduation or ever. But Im glad I did. I no longer hesitate when Im faced with the prospect of doing something I feared. I know it may very well turn out to be one of my shining moments.24.Why was the writer called a brain?A. She was the most intelligent student.B. She was the head of her small group.C. She was a bookworm all the time.D. She did more coursework for good grades.25.What can we learn from the second paragraph?A. She ruined her health by studying hard.B. She got the reward as was expected.C. She was grateful for giving a speech.D. She wasnt good at physics at school.26.How did the author feel at the beginning of the graduation speech?A. Excited. B. Moved.C. Scared. D. Embarrassed27.What did the speech bring to the author at last?A. She had nothing to fear in life,B. She won enough college credits.C. She got rid of her sense of shyness.D. She desired to become a speaker.CHaving slept on mid-priced mattresses（床垫）for the past 20 years, my wife and I decided to buy a higher quality mattress. Like many other customers, we visited several local mattress stores and were not pleased with either the construction quality or the sales. So, we decided to check on-line to see what was available. And in all the research, Saatva kept coming up over and over again as one of the highest rate mattress factories in terms of comfort, customer service and producing quality. After an afternoon of interest research, we decided to order the 14.5 inch Luxury（奢侈）Firm king-sized mattress.As someone who has led an active athletic life-style, I have had 5 knee surgeries（手术）, serious neck injuries, and most recently I was recovering from shoulder surgery. Following the recovery from the shoulder surgery, I was unable to return to our old tired bed because it was so uncomfortable. I was so excited the day our Saatva mattress arrived. My wife and I couldnt wait to get the sheets on it and try it out.The next few nights sleep has proved that. No longer do I move and um al night with all my various damaged and surgically repaired joints screaming at me. Sleeping on our new Saatva mattress is like sleeping on a cloud. You close your eyes and it feels like you are floating. The moment you stretch（伸出）out, all the pressure points on all the old aching joints and injuries just disappear. My wife and I both sleep so well on this mattress that t made me realize how badly I had actually been sleeping on our old tired mattress.The quality of this mattress and the entire buying experience couldnt have ben any better. The Saatva mattress has really changed my life. I have run out of superlatives so I will wrap it up by saying “Thanks Saatva!”28.Why didnt the author buy mattress in the local stores?A. He didnt love the old style.B. He couldnt afford to purchase it.C. Hed like to buy one on-line.D. He was dissatisfied with the quality and sales.29.What does Saatva refer to in the text?A. A mattress material. B. A mattress seller.C. A mattress factory. D. A mattress model.30.Whats Paragraph 3 mainly about?A. The good feeling of their sleeping on the new mattress.B. The design style of the newly-bought mattress.C. The curing result of the new mattress in surgeries.D. The disgusting sense to their old tired mattress.31.What does the underlined word “superlatives” in the last paragraph probably mean?A. maximum strength B. all savingsC. whole wisdom D. high praiseDWeve all been there: in a lift, in line at the bank or on an airplane, surrounded by people who are, like us, deeply focused on their smartphones or, worse, struggling with the uncomfortable silence.Whats the problem? Its possible that we all have compromised conversational intelligence. Its more likely that none of us start a conversation because its awkward and challenging, or we think its annoying and unnecessary. But the next time you find yourself among strangers, consider that small talk is worth the trouble. Experts say its an invaluable social practice that results in big benefits.Dismissing small talk as unimportant is easy, but we cant forget that deep relationships wouldnt even exist if it werent for casual conversation. Small talk is the grease(润滑剂) for social communication, says Bernardo Carducci, director of the Shyness Research Institute at Indiana University Southeast. “Almost every great love story and each big business deal begins with small talk,”he explains. “The key to successful small talk is learning how to connect with others, not just communicate with them.”In a 2014 study, Elizabeth Dunn, associate professor of psychology at UBC, invited people on their way into a coffee shop. One group was asked to seek out an interaction(互动) with its waiter; the other, to speak only when necessary. The results showed that those who chatted with their server reported significantly higher positive feelings and a better coffee shop experience. “Its not that talking to the waiter is better than talking to your husband,” says Dunn. “But interactions with peripheral(边缘的) members of our social network matter for our well-being also.”Dunn believes that people who reach out to strangers feel a significantly greater sense of belonging, a bond with others. Carducci believes developing such a sense of belonging starts with small talk. “Small talk is the basis of good manners,”he says.32.What phenomenon is described in the first paragraph?A. Addiction to smartphones.B. Impatience with slow service.C. Inappropriate behaviours in public places.D. Absence of communication between strangers.33.What is important for successful small talk according to Carducci?A. Showing good manners. B. Focusing on a topic.C. Relating to other people. D. Making business deals.34.What does the coffee-shop study suggest about small talk?A. It improves family relationships. B. It makes people feel good.C. It matters as much as a formal talk. D. It raises peoples confidence.35.What is the best title for the text?A. Benefits of Small Talk B. Ways of Making Small TalkC. Conversation Counts D. Uncomfortable Silence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。How to relax your mindNowadays，people everywhere seem to find less and less time available to them, and more and more things to achieve. Its quite common to find people running around like headless chickens meeting deadlines that they create. One doesnt have to live this way, in stress and struggle. 36.Breathe I cant stress enough the importance of learning how to breathe properly, and not only when youre stressed, but at all times that you can. Learning how to breathe properly at all times is essential. You should try to deepen and lengthen your breath to lower the stress level and promote relaxation.37.Relax We often think that just going to the gym and working out is the right way to go to relax ourselves. 38. A good hard workout is good from time to time, but you are still running at full steam ahead and not giving yourself time to relax. So lighting some fragrant candles, taking a slow hot bath or a shower, or meditating for even 10 minutes will do wonders to help you relax your mind and get out of the stress zone.Let it all out 39. So calling or meeting up with a person who can listen and empathize with us, is often a great way to relax. Its important that we dont go into victim mode and get too negative. When we let out our frustrations, it should be done in a positive manner, and with lightheartedness, even joking about the stress were under.40. Probably one of the most difficult skills at first to master, but in the end one of the most rewarding to learn in our fast-paced society is the attitude of gratitude. We can do some gratitude list making right on the spot to get out of our heads and away from all that we wished we had but dont, and to be thankful for all that we do have. I swear learning how to do this will relax you in a way that will change your life for the better.Hopefully this article helped you to find an answer to your question about how to relax your mind from stress. Try these techniques and let us know, what works best for you.A. Be thankful to your friends.B. Be grateful for what you have.C. But this pace doesnt do much for our mind or stress levels.D. You can either lie down on the floor or sit comfortably to relax yourself.E. In this article we will present a few tips on how to relax your mind from stress.F. In addition, deeper breathes help to get rid of harmful substances in your lungs.G. Sometimes we need to just let out our frustrations and worries to a close friend.第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 （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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Singing or listening to music during math class is usually not accepted. However, in Kurts classroom, its not the _41_. Kurt is a math teacher in a high school. This former hip-hop artist is using his _42_ background to make math a lot easier and less _43_ for his students.As a child, he had problems _44_ math. However, as he grew older, he _45_ that it wasnt completely his _46_ and that the traditional education system just doesnt work for all the students. So he decided to come up with a new _47_, which would make kids more interested in school. Finally a good idea _48_ him.With the help of some friends, Kurt _49_ 60-second math tracks. They are given a certain name, like “Van Guard” and he _50_ multiplication tables (乘法表) to hip-hop beats. He also encourages dancing during class, _51_ it helps the children get into the mood and _52_ them in their learning. So far, Kurt has only invented musical materials for the multiplications, but the _53_ have been so positive that he is now working on new learning materials.Ever since Kurt _54_ hip-hop into the classroom, he has had _55_trouble during class. And attendance (出勤率) is _56_ at 100% and the students grades have gone up greatly. Whats more, the kids _57_ love learning math now.Kurt wants to_58_ the traditional way of teaching, but hes not saying that it doesnt work. It just doesnt work for _59_, because not all students learn the same way. He only aims to show that we need to keep a(n) _60_ mind when it comes to childrens education.41.A. plan B. case C. duty D. problem42.A. musical B. humorous C. secret D. famous43.A. strange B. pleasant C. boring D. difficult44.A. acting on B. taking on C. focusing on D. holding on45.A. stressed B. suggested C. admitted D. realized46.A. interest B. fault C.