河北省唐山市开滦第二中学2018_2019学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题.docx

河北省唐山市开滦第二中学2018-2019学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题说明：1、本试卷分为四部分，共8页。2、本试卷共150分，考试时间120分钟。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）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你将有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 time is it now?A.9:15. B.9:20. C.9:30.2. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At the ticket office. B. On the train. C. In the street.3. Why cant the woman meet the man this evening?A. The man will visit his friend B. She will visit her friend. C. Her friend will come to see her.4. What will the speakers do?A. Visit their new neighbors. B. Say hello to their new neighbors. C. Give their new neighbors a hand.5. What is the mans hobby?A. Sightseeing. B. Photography. C. Drawing pictures.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几道小题，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。听完后，每小题将给出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至7题。6. What are the speakers talking about?A. Health. B. Scenery . C. Pollution.7. What do we know about the woman?A .She has a headache. B. She isnt familiar with the river. C. She lives near the river now.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. What is the house the woman mentions?A. In a small town, 20kilometres east of the capital city.B. In a small town, 20kilometres south of the capital city.C. In the downtown of the capital city.9. What does the kitchen have?A. An old refrigerator. B. A washing machine. C. A nice dishwasher.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What does the Korean Wave refer to?A. Korean TV dramas.B. Korean culture. C. Korean actors.11. What did the Korean Wave start with according to the conversation?A. Korean pop songs. B. Taekwondo. C. A Korean series.12.Who is mentioned as a famous actor in Korean dramas?A .Bae Yong Jun. B. Baby Vox. C. S.E.S.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What do we know about the tie?A. Its an old one. B. Its a red one. C. The man bought it in Paris.14. When did the man speaker go out with Janet?A. Last Saturday. B. Last Tuesday. C. This Tuesday.15. Where is the tie probably now?A. In the closet. B. In Janets house. C. In the mans car.16. What kind of person does the woman speaker think the man speaker is?A. Careless. B. Lazy. C. Rude.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Where did Gloria work as a waitress?A. At a bar at New York UniversityB.At a top club in Britain C.At a club named Top Club18.How did Gloria describe Mr. Williams?A. Nice. B. Careless. C. Humorous.19. Why did the club pay Gloria the money?A. She worked hard for the club B. Gordon had no money in the bank. C. Her story made the club well known20.What is the story mainly about?A. A Lost-and-found check B. An unexpected sum of money. C. The biggest tip in the history第二部分：阅读理解(共两节，40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分，共30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 ALeaders shape history and here is a selection of the most remarkable views into these public figures plus first-hand accounts by those with access to themMargaret Thatcher by Charles Moore(2013)Before Moore published the first volume of his biography, there had already been a mountain of books on Thatcher. Moores account is different. He shows that far from being fearless, she could often be fearful without cause. The final volume will include her fall from power.Harold Wilson by Ben Pimlott(1992)Harold Wilson had become a ghostly figure when this book was published in 1992. The absence heightened a sense of mystery. Who was he? How to explain his seemingly contradictory characteristics? Pimlott solves some of the mysteries: the book is detailed until Wilsons final phase as prime minister in 1974.Churchill by Roy Jenkins(2001)Jenkins writes a politician as well as a historian, analyzing Churchills historic moves from the opinions of one who had also spoken in the Commons. Jenkins had resigned from high position in battles over policy, and as one that changed parties, though not as frequently as Churchill did.Roy Jenkins by John Campbell(2014)Campbell calmly narrates many political and personal dramas, including Jenkins intense relationship with Anthony Crosland when they were both students at Oxford. Campbell also addresses Jenkins various affairs with women. Like Jenkins political heroes. he led many lives. Campbell is sharp in describing each of them.Diaries, Volumes One to Six by Alastair Cam bell(2017)Love or hate him. Campbell remains the master of the inside story, and not just because of his unusual ideas on the relationship between Tony Blair and Gordon Brown. This is an incredibly detailed book on what its like to live inside No 10: the cruel space of events; and the constant conflict with the media.21. Which of the following leaders has the largest number of books written about them?A. Harold Wilson B. Churchill C. Margaret Thatcher D. Tony Blair22. Which writer was once a politicianA. Ben Pimlott B. Charles Moore. C. John Campbell. D. Roy Jenkins23. Whats the purpose of the authors writing the passageA. To introduce some histories on selection B. To recommend some books on leaderC. To tell some mysteries about historians D.To think highly of some famous leaders.BFather was diagnosed with brain cancer during the second half of my senior year. It is a time when all the big events in a girls life are happening. However, though in poor condition, father managed to be present at every occasion. His doctor said that by focusing on all my future events,it helped my dad live longer. I guess so because nine days after my high school graduation, my father died.For the next week after his funeral, I didnt leave my room or even to shower. Finally, my mom stormed in and said, Megan, get up. I have something for you to read. My fathers doctor had sent my mother a letter. It contained the typical “I am sorry for your loss” sentences. But this letter was far from typical, I could physically see the pain this loss had caused him. In his letter, he wrote about how my father inspired him to change his life and the way he worked. He expressed his desire to become a person like my father, who cared more for the people around him and put everyone else first.After I finished reading it, I decided to live my life. I went outside and got a job as a summer camp advisor. I worked from dawn to dark every day that summer. I gave everything I had to the kids and slowly they helped to heal (治愈)me without even realizing what they were doingMy summer mirrored parts of the life my father led in his last few days. I had spent the summer months giving myself to children. It was not the senior summer I had always imagined. It wasnt all about me. I had learned the final lesson my father was teaching me, that in order to lead a rich and happy life, you must learn how to give yourself to others. By helping them you really are helping yourself.24. The doctor sent the authors mother a letter mainly toA. show typical concern for her familyB. encourage her to live a happy lifeC. mourn her husbands deathD. appreciate her husbands influence on him25. What do we know about the authors senior summer?A. She spent it the way she had always wanted.B. She worked hard every day to forget her painC. She gained quite a lot while helping the kids.D. She got a job as her father had expected26. Which word can best describe the authors father?A. Selfless. B. Cautious C. Fearless D. Wise.27. Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?A. Dads final lesson B. My senior summer C. My fathers death D. An important letterC On Nov 24, near Yellowstones northeast entrance, Spitfire, a female grey wolf, was shot and killed by a hunter as she approached a group of cottages.“It was a legal harvest, Abby Nelson, a wolf management specialist said. “The circumstances are obviously a little bit harder for people to stomach, but that pack has showed signs of habituation (习惯). They just stand there and have no fear. Wolf hunters can easily pick the one they want”The carefree relation that some Yellowstone wolves have built with humans is reportedly attractive for hunters who look for an easy kill.In the wake of yet another famous Yellowstone wolf meeting a violent end outside thepark, officials are actively rethinking how to manage wildlife habituation.Smith, a wolf biologist for Yellowstone, says, Now were thinking of “pounding” them. Park officials might use fireworks, and paintball or beanbag guns when they approach humans in the park. If you get close to people, youre going to get attacked.If you think this sounds cruel, youre not alone. Seeing these creatures from the roadsthat wind through the park not only allows tourists to witness something amazing, but also to reconnect with nature in a way that is better than any conservation campaign. But theres also a growing sense that the present policy of doing nothing isnt working: more wolves will needlessly die and the broken record of hunters scoring easy kills will go onAs Smith adds, urging people to keep wolves wild when meeting them halfway is a big ask. Still, hes hopeful to preserve the worlds best place to observe free-ranging wolves: its a policy change that tourists can be involved in“.perhaps Spitfires death will accomplish some good, and well all come together to do a better job on managing crowds and roads and wolves in Yellowstone, Smith said.28. What was the main reason for the death of Spitfire?A. Wildlife habituation B. Park officials carelessness.C. The nature of grey wolves. D. The cruelty of the hunter29. What does the underlined word pounding in paragraph 5 probably mean?A. GreetingB. Protecting.C. ChallengingD. Hitting.30.What does Smith expect visitors to do in Yellowstone?A. Be more friendly to wolvesB. Avoid meeting grey wolves.C. Keep away from wolves.D. Force wolves away from them31. What is the main idea of the text?A. The wolves in Yellowstone are out of controlB. Illegal wolf-hunting in Yellowstone is going onC. Yellowstone considers attacking wolves to protect themD. The wolves in Yellowstone are living in harmony with humans.DI wear contacts(隐形眼镜). Sometimes I bring my glasses to work, as a backup（备份） in case my eyes tired out. Interestingly, on the days when I brought my glasses, I always needed them. When my glasses stayed at home，I never felt the urge to remove my contacts. Backup plans, like my glasses, can have unexpected influences on our behavior. This effect can be positive, but backup plans can also destroy pursuit (追求)of your goalsBut how can a backup plan cause failure? Imagine being on the job market. Plan A is to work for a tech firm. You know getting hired there is a challenge, so youve made a backup plan: a banking position Does your banking backup plan help or harm your chances of getting a job?There are two kinds of backup plans. One is based around a possible emergency-if plan A does not work, then use Plan B. So the jobseeker might simply substitute Plan B if Plan A fails. However, Plan B might be useless if you dont have enough time to prepare for the banking position after bad news from the tech firmThe other kind of backup plans are different. People take Plan A, while actively comparing Plan A and Plan B. For our jobseeker, that would mean preparing for both interviews at the same timeThe second kind of backup plans introduce greater challenges, and are costlier to use. One must actively compare Plans A and B all the time. You could put so much work into the backup plan that you compromise your chance for securing the primary goal. For the jobseeker, actively comparing the tech and bank options might result in under-preparing or both interviews.So what makes a good backup plan? Backup plans change the way goals are pursued, sometimes for the worse. As you think about your own Plan B, consider how it is affecting Plan A. For what its worth, I am sitting in my office, while my glasses are safely at home. Risky? Perhaps. But my eyes feel fresh.32. The author mentioned the glasses to _ .A. introduce the topic B. amuse the readerC. present the background D. explain the phenomenon33. Which of the following is the disadvantage of the second kind of backup plan?A. Plan B might have a lot of challenges.B. Plan B might cost much time and energy.C. Job seekers might fall into a dilemma situation.D. Job seekers may not be well prepared.34. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Backup plans might be harmful. B. Backup plans are important.C. Backup plans might be improper. D. Backup plans are of different kinds35. The author develops the passage mainly by_ .A listing some examples B. following the time orderC. comparing different ideas D. analyzing causes and effects第二节（共五小题，每小题2分，共10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。 What makes a good apology? What is the right way to say were sorry that doesnt merely relieve our guilt or get us out of hot water, but best serves the person we hurt? There is more to saying sorry than just saying sorry. 36 They include expressing regret, explaining what went wrong, acknowledging responsibility, offering to repair the situation, and requesting forgiveness. That may seem like a lot to remember, but acknowledgement of responsibility turned out to be the most important piece. Of course, not all the ruined situations are created equal. 37 Here are a few key tips. Have perfect timing. Did you totally ruin the situation? A little cool-off time could help. 38 But if the other party is angry at your wrong doing, it may be more effective to wait because their anger may prevent them from being receptive to an apology. Waiting can help you too. The best time to apologize is when one feels ready to sincerely apologize. 39 Experts agree that face-to-face apologies beat phoned-in, e-mailed, or handwritten ones. Facial expressions, gestures, and the tone of voice have all been shown to be important channels that convey sincerity. Anyone can type I feel really ashamed, but if you say it live, its obvious whether or not you mean it. Explain dont excuse. Because admitting to being wrong is painful and can make people worried that theyre a bad person, they often water down their apology with excuses. Examples include I certainly apologize if I offended anyone and Im sorry, but you started it . That sort of apology has a name: a non-apology. It uses the form of an apology but follows it up by shifting- responsibility to the offended person, Implying he or she is too sensitive. 40 Even if you did something comparably less important, like being late all the time , its always key to remember that while youre the one apologizing, its not about you; its about the person you hurt and what they need now. A. Let your body do the talking. B. There are several types of apologies. C. Get ready to change your facial expressions. D. Sometimes an Immediate apology is called for. E. Dont imply that the other person is wrong to feel upset or angry. F. In fact, a study found that effective apologies have five components. G. So you might need to fine-tune your apology depending on the circumstances.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，共30分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。At 2:00am this Friday morning, I received a text message from a friend, asking if I had any Smile Cards in Spanish. I immediately 41 that I didnt have any. However, I asked her why she wanted them 42 in Spanish and if Smile Cards in English would be 43 .To my 44 , she said she had been one of the few selected by her high school to go on a service trip to Panama. She wanted to share the concept of Smile Cards and 45 With children in the villages . I was totally 46 and excited with hearing the news! So I decided to stop 47 and call her to get more information about her service trip. She was leaving that same day at midnight. I told her I would 48 about it and let her know by afternoon if I could 49 any in Spanish. No luck till midday.50 , there was one translation of the original English Smile Card in Spanish online. Carrying the 51 , I headed over to a local printing shop and asked the employee if he could print 100 Smile cards in Spanish by 6:00pm. The employee said it was 52 to get it since he was working by himself and was 53 with orders. Disappointed, I 54 the English version of the Smile Card and explained my 55 to him. Even he was excited and promised that hed try his best to get them 56 .When the clock 57 nine, the Spanish Smile Cards were ready. To express my gratitude, I brought some Indian food to this employee to thank him for his 58 . I quickly got into 59 my car and my fiends house, and she was patiently standing outside awaiting my 60 .We didnt get a chance to have a proper conversation, but that was good enough.41.A believedB. imaginedC. respondedD. noticed42.A.speciallyB. universallyC. frequentlyD. officially43. A accurateB. acceptableC. valuableD. flexible44. A. surpriseB. puzzleC disappointment D. amusement45. A. solutionB. amazementC. curiosityD. kindness46.A.confusedB. rockedC .concernedD. satisfied47.A. talkingB