湖南省浏阳一中、株洲二中等湘东六校2018_2019学年高二英语下学期期末联考试题.docx

湖南省浏阳一中、株洲二中等湘东六校2018-2019学年高二英语下学期期末联考试题注意事项：1答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号写在试题卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。2选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上相应题目的答案标号涂黑。写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。3非选择题的作答：用签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内，写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。4考试结束后，将本试题卷和答题卷一并上交。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。例： How much is the shirt?A19.15.B9.18.C9.15. 答案是C。1What will the speakers do?A Catch a flight.BPick up their son.CDeal with an accident.2How does the man feel about Lila?ABored.BScared.CExcited.3How did the woman get to Baltimore?ABy train.BBy bus.CBy taxi.4Where is the man going tomorrow?ATo the school.BTo the beach.CTo the cinema.5What does the woman mainly talk about?APaying to safety.BLearning how to drive.CBuying a good bike.第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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、7题。6Where does the conversation probably take place?AIn a gift shop.BIn a food store.CIn a travel agency.7What did the woman buy?AA cup.BA shirt.CA key chain.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8Why was the woman going to call the repair center?ATo see if her car is ready.BTo ask for an oil change.CTo check her bill price.9Why did the woman refuse the mans offer?AShe couldnt afford the service.BShe would not be able to pick up the car.CShe needed the car earlier than it would be ready.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10What are the speakers mainly talking about?AA shopping trip.BA family argument.CA working environment.11What does the woman probably want the man to do?ADo some cleaning.BBe careful in his job.CTake out the trash in turn.12What is the probable relationship between the speakers?AMother and son.BBrother and sister.CManager and new worker.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13What does the watch look like?AThe face of the watch is black. BIts got a leather white band. CThe face of the watch is square.14When did Helens grandpa come to England?AOver 50 years ago.BOver 60 years ago.COver 20 years ago.15Why is the watch special to Helen?AIts worth a lot of money. BHer grandpa left it to her.CIts her 21st birthday present.16What can we know about Helens grandpa?AHe passed away 2 years ago. BHe got the watch from his father.CHe came to England without any money.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17How is the newly printed house different from previous ones?AIt was printed in pieces. BIt was made from waste materials.CThe whole thing was printed at once.18How much does the printed 400-square-foot house cost in California?A$ 5,000.B$10,000.C$15,000.19Where were ten houses printed in just 24 hours?AIn China.BIn Russia.CIn the United States.20How do engineers think the new technology could be used?ATo put buildings on Mars. BTo recycle old materials. CTo construct buildings on the moon. 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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AIts fun to dream about vacationing in Europe, but international flights are not always particularly affordable. If youre looking to experience a taste of European culture, however, there are many places in the US with a European heritage(传统).Founded by Spanish settlers in 1565, St. Augustine is full of Spanish-inspired architecture, historical sites and other attractions. The Colonial Quarter is a popular tourist area, and there are many places to grab traditional Spanish food.Holland, MichiganHolland was settled in 1847 by Dutch Calvinist separatists, under the leadership of Dr Albertus van Raalte. Terrible economic conditions in the Netherlands forced them to emigrate(移居国外), while their desires for religious freedom led them to unite and settle together as a group. Much of the original architecture was destroyed in an 1871 fire, but the city still has many windmills, eateries, art and even an annual tulip festival and holiday market.New Glarus, WisconsinMore than 160 years after it was founded, New Glarus has maintained much of its Swiss heritage and old world traditions. New Glarus Swiss immigrant roots are proudly on display with its Alpine architecture, Swiss Historical Village Museum and Yodel Club. The Wisconsin village also puts on cultural events like the Heidi Folk Festival and Swiss Volksfest.Solvang, CaliforniaLocated near Santa Barbara, Solang is a charming California city with Danish roots. A group of immigrates from Denmark founded Solvang just over 100 years ago to create a Danish home away from home. As such, the city is full of Danish architecture, restaurants, shops and even a copy of Copenhagens famous Little Mermaid statue.21Which US city might have the longest European origin ?ASt. AugustineBHollandCNew GlarusDSolvang22Why did Dutch Calvinist separates decide to emigrate?ATo reveal the dark side of their native place.BTo pursue religious freedom and economic opportunities.CTo found a Dutch community with united power.DTo seek for a US state with better social welfare.23Which of the following originates from Denmark?AYodel Club.BThe Heidi Folk Festival.CThe Colonial Quarter.DThe Little Mermaid statue.BIt was an autumn day, and 1 was standing in the kitchen, hanging my head over the counter and trying to figure out how many calories were in a bowl of homemade yogurt and fruit. And I felt annoyed.I was 16, and my best friend and I had gone to our first Weight Watchers meeting. It was the trend in the mid-1980s，and even though I was an athlete, like many teen girls, I didnt necessarily like what I saw in the mirror. But after a week or so of recording every meal and snack and calculating the calories, I had had enough. I went back to my routine of chowing whatever I wanted, running and skiing, and let that be that. And its still pretty much what I do; as long as the workouts are regular and the food is whole and balanced, my bodys set point hasnt varied for years.The weight loss trend of three decades agofull of scales and counting calorieshas fallen away. Now fasting is popular. The ways to keep fit vary: on the 5:2 diet a person eats for five days and fasts for two days each week, while the 18:6 refers 10 fasting for 18 hours and then eating within a six-hour window each day.In this issue, Associate Editor Mark Barna tries to understand the science behind the fasting plans. Researchers have found that animals like monkeys age more slowly after years of eating less, and in the lab in humans, they saw improvements in a number of signs that indicate risk of some hard to cure diseases. The hope for healthy weight loss isnt over yet, but at least now the calculators dont have to be out at every meal.24What made the author annoyed?AHer body was not as strong as an athletes.BThere were too many calories in the yogurt and fruit.CThe Weight Watches meeting was not necessary for her.DShe had to work out the calories in every meal and snack.25Which of the following can replace the underlined word “chowing”?AEating.BDoingCCooking.DChoosing.26How do people keep fit now?AThey limit the calories they take in.BThey lose weight only.CThey fast daily or weekly.DThey eat enough every day.27What do we know about the researchers finding in this passage?APeople grow more slowly if they eat less. BPeople are healthier if they eat less.CPeople have stopped losing weight now. DPeople calculate their food for every meal.CThere s a word of wellness Ive loved for years. Its HALT: the idea that if you want to be calm and content, never let yourself get too hungry, angry, lonely or tired. Researchers are increasingly looking more closely at the “L”in“HALT”，with one report presented to the American Psychological Association finding that long-term loneliness might be a greater public health risk than obesity.Loneliness is a problem with many faces. Some people are alone most of the timedata collected by the United Kingdom found that 200,000 people over the age of 75 had not had a conversation with a friend or a relative in more than a month. But some people feel lonely even in a crowded room, disconnected from meaningful relationships even though their days are filled with people.To me, walking a positive path means walking alongside otherspeople who lift our spirits, share our values, challenge us to grow and learn and bring us joy. But social satisfaction doesnt come automatically or even easily to too many people. And in our age of individualized electronic devices, social media and text-based communication, it can be harder than ever to feel truly connected to others.I was so heartened to read that recently the British Parliament (议会) has created a “Minister for Loneliness” position to promote research, education and principles so as to cure what some researchers call “the loneliness disease”. More and more doctors in America are also screening adult patients for loneliness at annual physical examinations, which is another promising sign.With proper social support and community participation, loneliness can be prevented from happening. If you are feeling lonely, make a list of your daily routines and ask yourself how you could add more social interactions to each day. Try reaching out for volunteer opportunities, clubs and organizations to join and old friendships to renew. If you are struggling, ask a consultant to help you identify your social obstacles and overcome them.28What is paragraph 2 mainly talking about?AAging population in Britain.BStrange behavior of people.CDifferent types of loneliness.DSocial communication in Britain.29What does the author think makes people feel lonely?APressure from challenging work.BLiving far away from each other.CFewer visits to relatives.DPopularity of digital devices.30How does the author feel about “the loneliness disease”？AIt is avoidable.BIt is hard to cure.CIt needs official support most.DIt relies on doctors work.31What can be a suitable title for the text?ABuilding a Close RelationshipBFighting Against LonelinessCThe Risk of Being LonelyDMeasures of Avoiding LonelinessDBabies made from three people approved in UKBabies made from two women and one man have been approved by the UKs fertility regulator. The historic and controversial move is to prevent children from being born with deadly genetic diseases.Doctors in Newcastle who developed the advanced form of In Vitro Fertilization or IVF (人工授精) are expected to be the first to offer the procedure and have already appealed for donor eggs. The first such child could be born, at the earliest, by the end of 2017.Some families have lost multiple children to incurable mitochondrial (线粒体的) diseases, which can leave people with insufficient energy to keep their heart beating.The diseases are passed down from only the mother, so a technique using a donor egg as well as the mothers egg and fathers sperm has been developed.The resulting child has a tiny amount of their DNA from the donor, but the procedure is legal and reviews say it is ethical (伦理的) and scientifically ready.“It is a decision of historic importance,” said Sally Cheshire, chairwoman of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA). “Im sure patients will be really pleased by what weve decided today.”But some scientists have questioned the ethics of the technique, saying it could open the door to genetically-modified(转基因) designer babies.The HFEA must approve every clinic and every patient before the procedure can take place. Three-person babies have been allowed only in cases where the risk of a child developing mitochondrial disease is very high.Prof Mary Herbert, from the Newcastle Fertility Centre, said, “It is enormously pleasing that our many years of research in this area can finally be applied to help families affected by these devastating diseases”.“Now that we are moving forward towards clinical treatments, we will also need donors to donate eggs for use in treatment to prevent affected women transmitting disease to their children.”Prof Sir Doug Turnbull, the director of the Welcome Centre for Mitochondrial Research at Newcastle University, said, “We are delighted by todays decision. We will also provide long-term follow up of any children born.”NHS England has agreed to fund the treatment costs of the first trial of three-person IVF for those women who meet the HFEA criteria, as long as they agree to long-term follow up of their children after they are born.32Why is it historically important to approve babies made from three people?AIt helps couples who lose the ability to give birth to a baby.BIt marks a foundation stone to change babies appearances before birth.CIt stops deadly genetic diseases passing down to newly-born babies.DIt turns out to be an advanced form of In Vitro Fertilization.33Which of the following is TRUE about mitochondrial diseases?AThey pass down on to babies from their parents.BThey prevent peoples heart from functioning normally.CSome children infected can be cured with proper treatment.DBabies can be infected with them through a donors egg.34How can a clinic or a patient be approved of applying the three-person baby technique?AOnly when the baby to be born needs it to survive.BOnly when the patient gets financially prepared.COnly when the clinic gets scientifically ready.DOnly when the technique is ethnically accepted.35What is the authors attitude towards the approval of babies made from three people?ASupportiveBIndifferentCWorriedDObjective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。选项有两项为多余选项。Learning how to use new words well will make it easier to learn a language and make you more knowledgeable.36 .If you are committed to building your vocabulary, set a goal for yourself. Try to learn three new words a day and use them in your speech and writing. With great efforts, you can learn several thousand new words that you will remember and use. Write more. 37 . Actively exercising your writing muscles will keep your vocabulary strong. Write letters to old friends and use lots of specific details. 38 . If you typically avoid composing memos or writing group emails or participating in group discussions, change your habits and write more. You might as well get paid while you are building your vocabulary.Use flash cards or post-it notes around your house. If youre going to make a habit of learning new words, try some simple memorization techniques. Hang post-its with the definition of a particular word you hope to memorize above the coffee maker, so you can study it while making your morning cup. 39 . Even if youre watching TV or doing other activities, keep some flash cards with you and study your new words.Use accurate adjectives and precise nouns. The best writers aim to keep it short and accurate. Get out the dictionaries and use the most accurate words possible in your sentences. 40 . A word is a useful addition to your vocabulary if it reduces the number of the words in a sentence.AHave a goalBSet an exampleCDont use three words when one will doDStart keeping a diary if you dont, or start a blogEConsider taking on more writing tasks at workFStick a new word to each house plant so you can study while wateringGIt also pays to create a good habit of guessing what the writer is really trying to say第三部分 英语知识运用 （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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。At two, most children are happy to play with stuffed toys. 41 , for Freddie Bawden, life on the farm is not childs play but a labour of 42 .Feddie likes nothing more than 43 his working suit to join his father James and mother Kayleigh as they 44 their animals. He helps feed the pigs, sheep and other animals. 45 his young age, Freddie takes his duties very 46 . He also helps make up their feed and gives the animals water before sweeping up and laying down 47 hay.Freddie even has two battery-powered 48 of his own for carrying hay. Mr Bawden said, “Hes really 49 actually. Its good for him to 50 up around animals. It gets him outside a lot and he absolutely loves it really.”Like most children, of course Freddie goes to 51 one-and-a-half days a week, but he spends the rest of his time helping his parents, who also 52 a dog training centre on the farm. The youngster helps to 53 the dogs, as well as feed them and sweep the kennels (狗舍). He also likes to join in the special training sessions, 54 toys for the dogs to 55 after. Mr Bawden said some even 56 better to Freddie than they did to their adult owners who may “overthink” things.Mr Bawden 57 most two-year-olds are more likely to be found watching TV or playing with 58 . But he said, “If he wants to come with me, he can. If he doesnt, he doesnt have to. Hes really healthy, fit and strong. He eats well and 59 well because hes doing so much. He loves 60 off, and he loves showing other people his pigs and sheep.”41ATherefore BBesidesCHoweverDInstead42Alove BworkCadventure Dimagination43Afocusing onBputting on Ctaking onDholding on44Alook forBgo through Ccome acrossDcare for45AOwing to BInstead of CD