2018-2019学年高二英语上学期期中试题 (I).doc

2018-2019学年高二英语上学期期中试题 (I)试卷分I卷（选择题）和卷（非选择题）两部分，满分120分。第I 卷第一节阅读理解（每小题2分，满分30分）AThe most frightening words in the English language are, “Our puter is down.” You hear it more and more when you are on business. The other day I was at the airport waiting for a ticket to Washington and the girl in the ticket office said, “Im sorry, I cant sell you a ticket. Our puter is down.” “If your puter is down, just write me out a ticket.” “I cant write you out a ticket. The puter is the only one allowed to do so.” I looked down on the puter and every passenger was just standing there drinking coffee and staring at the black screen. Then I asked her, “What do all you people do?” “We give the puter the information about your trip, and then it tells us whether you can fly with us or not.” “So when it goes down, you go down with it.” “Thats good, sir.” “How long will the puter be down?” I wanted to know.“I have no idea. Sometimes its down for 10 minutes, sometimes for two hours. Theres no way we can find out without asking the puter, and since its down it wont answer us.” After the girl told me they had no backup(备用) puter, I said. “Lets forget the puter. What about your planes? Theyre still flying, arent they?” “I couldnt tell without asking the puter.” “Maybe I could just go to the gate and ask the pilot if hes flying to Washington, ” I suggested.“I wouldnt know what gate to send you to. Even if the pilot was going to Washington, he couldnt take you if you didnt have a ticket.” “Is there any other airline flying to Washington within the next few hours?” “I wouldnt know, ” she said, pointing at the dark screen. “Only IT knows. It cant tell me.” By this time there were quite a few people standing in lines. The word soon spread to other travelers that the puter was down. Some people went white, some people started to cry and still others kicked their luggage.1. The best title for the article is _.A. When the puter Is DownB. The Most Frightening WordsC. The puter of the AirportD. Asking the puter2. What could the girl in the ticket office do for the passengers without asking the puter?A. She could sell a ticket.B. She could write out a ticket.C. She could answer the passengers questions. D. She could do nothing.3. Why do you think they had not a backup puter?A. Because it was easy down. B. Because it was very expensive.C. Because it was not advanced enough. D. Because it was not as big as the main puter.4. The last paragraph suggests that _.A. a modern puter wont be down. B. puters can take the place of humansC. sometimes a puter may bring suffering to peopleD. there will be great changes in putersBAlbert Einstein had a great effect on science and history, and his achievement was even greater than only a few other great scientists have achieved. An American university president once said that Einstein had made a new outlook, a new view of the universe. It may be some time before the average mind understands fully the identity(识别) of time and space and so onbut even ordinary men now understand that the universe is something larger than ever thought before.By 1914 young Einstein had been worldfamous. He accepted the offer to bee a professor at the Prussian Academy of Science in Berlin. He had few duties, little teaching and unlimited chances for study, but soon his peace and quietness were broken by World War .Einstein hated fighting and killing. The great suffering of war affected him deeply, and he sat unhappily in his office doing little. He lost interest in his research. Only when peace came in 1918 was he able to get back to work.In the year following World War honors were increasingly put on him. He became head of the Kaiser Whihem Institute of Theoretical Physics. But he himself refused the effort to put him in a position far above other people. He was well known for his humble(谦逊的) manner. He often said that his success would certainly have been achieved by others if he had never lived.In 1921 he won the Nobel Prize, and he was honored in Germany until the rise of Nazism(纳粹) when he was driven from Germany because he was a Jew.5The main idea of the first paragraph is _.Athe difficulty of Einsteins thought to othersBthe feeling of an American university president towards EinsteinCthe difference between science and historyDthe change in human thought produced by Einstein6It seems to the American university president that _.AEinstein achieved more than any other scientist in historyBeverybody understands Einsteins scientific ideasCthe new view of the universe can be quickly learned by everyoneDour ideas about the universe are different today because of Einstein7Einstein did his greatest work _.Awhen Nazism rose Bwhen he was youngCduring World War Dafter he left Europe8From the passage we can know that _.AGermans usually have a high respect for scienceBEinstein had other interests besides scienceCEinstein was forced to work again in 1918DEinstein led a quiet life during World War CBEIJING The rescue operations at a coal mine accident have ended with 105 miners dead. The State Council has organized an investigation team to probe（调查）into what caused the disaster in the city of Linfen, North Chinas Shanxi Province. Preliminary（初步的）investigations show the illegal mining of an unauthorized seam（未经授权的煤层）, and the number of miners who had been sent down the shaft far exceeded its capacity.This mine was found to have long ignored the rules to steal state coal, and did not have a list of miners employed to check the number of miners missing after the accident.How did such a coal mine get all the necessary licenses for production? How did it pass the three safety inspections the local government organized last month?In response to this disaster, the Shanxi governor promised to set up hotlines for people to report illegal coal mines and rewards as high as 100,000 yuan for tip-offs.We appreciate the action this governor has taken to solving the coal mining problems, and we believe that the reporting scheme will help to stop the existence of illegal coal mines.But at the same time we have reason to question how governments at various levels supervise these mines.The sad fact that such a mine with serious safety problems could pass three consecutive（连续的）local government safety inspections in a month is enough to tell us how ineffective the safety inspections were.What if these inspections were just a formality（形式）? What if the inspectors were bribed by the mine owners to turn a blind eye to the safety dangers? We can well imagine what would happen if reports about mine problems were handled by such officials.So a thorough probe must find out who are responsible for the death of so many miners. A real safety inspection and management system must be established to guarantee that safety dangers will be removed.9. What is NOT one of the causes of this coal mine accident?A. The workers didnt operate properly.B. The mine didnt obey the rules to mine for coal.C. A lot more miners than allowed were working under the mine.D. The safety inspections were ineffective.10. According to the writer, who should be further investigated?A. Mine owners and miners.B. Miners families and mine staff.C. Government officials and safety inspectors.D. The Shanxi governor and miners.11. What can we infer from the passage?A. More than 105 miners died in the disaster.B. Some other coal mines like this one exist in Shanxi province.C. Safety inspectors just turned a blind eye to hidden dangers.D. The three inspections were only a formality.12. What does the underlined word “tip-offs” probably mean in Paragraph 4?A. Some warnings. B. Some money for ones service.C. Some secret information. D. Some pieces of advice.DThe UN Environment Programme says that rising temperatures could mean the end for some migrating animalsMigrating or mobile animals move through several environments as they travel away from the cold of winter to warmer areas Birds may fly from one part of the world to another ,perhaps stopping at feeding grounds on the way Whales and turtles（海龟）cover vast areas of ocean The report says that changes in any one of the places which these animals use can cause serious harm“Obviously these animals have developed their traveling patterns over thousands of years, but climate change is almost certain to be extreme over the next 25 to 50 years and it is extremely unlikely that these animals can change their habits fast enough , ”said the report author Dr Robert HepworthHardest hit by rising temperatures are turtles Scientists have found that at higher temperatures, turtles products far more female eggs than male ones In parts of Malaysia, turtle birthing sites are producing only females, the report says It also tells us that some turtles are more likely to develop cancer as the waters get warmerWith birds, the main problem is climate-related damage to important areas at either end of the travels or at resting places along the way About one-fifth of migrating birds are now in danger because of climate-related changes including rising sea levels, land loss and more storms, the report concludes.Other animals picked out as particularly in danger include: the North Atlantic Right Whale, whose main food（tiny fishes ）is disturbed by the change in ocean flows and the White Nose Dolphin, which is out peted by other kinds of dolphins in warmers waters.The report is not all bad news. Even with major climatic changes, protecting the environment can still help mobile animals to recover. “We need governments to start taking action at the national and international level. The clock is running .”said Dr. Hepworth. And some animals are already adapting, with the report mentioning whales that are changing their feeding behaviors, finding new feeding grounds and new foods to eat.13What is the main topic of the text?AThe effect of climate change on migrating animalsBHow animals are adapting to changes in temperature.CThe actions required to save migrating animals.DThe need for government policies to prevent global warming.14According to the report , how will global warming affect turtles in the future?AThey will only produce female babiesBTheir food supply will gradually disappear.CSome will suffer from higher rates of cancer.DThey will be in greater danger because of more strong storms.15Which of the following is mentioned as a result of rising temperatures?AMore storms will affect the ability of whales to find their feeding grounds.B20 percent of all likely to die out because of land loss.CMigrating animals are likely to start adapting to the changes more quickly.DWarmer oceans will increase the petition between different kinds of dolphins.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。 (1) _You probably think you will never be a top student. This is not necessarily so, however. Anyone can bee a better student if he or she wants to. Heres how:Plan your time carefully. When planning your work, you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making this list, you should make a schedule of your time. First your time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc. Then decide a good, regular time for studying.(2)_ A weekly schedule may not solve all your problems, but it will force you realize what is happening to your time.Find a good place to study. Look around the house for a good study area. Keep this space, which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room, free of everything but study materials. No games, radios, or television. When you sit down to study, concentrate on the subject.Make good use of your time in class. (3)_ Listening carefully in class means less work later. Taking notes will help you remember what the teacher says.Study regularly. When you get home from school, go over your notes, review the important points that your teacher is going to discuss the next day, read that material. (4)_ If you do these things regularly, the material will bee more meaningful, and youll remember it longer.Develop a good attitude towards tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. They help you remember your new knowledge. The world wont end if you dont pass a test, so dont be over worried.(5)_ You will probably discover them after you have tried these.A. There are other methods that might help you with your studying.B. Dont forget to set aside enough time for entertainment.C. Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teacher says.D. No one can bee a top student unless he or she works hard.E. Maybe you are an average student.F. Make full use of class time to take notes of what the teacher says in class.G. This will help you understand the next class.第二部分 英语知识运用第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每题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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Lucy plained to her father about her hard life. She wanted to 1_ because she didnt know how to_2_ her problems. She felt tired of fighting and fighting. Once one _3_had been solved, another came.Her father, a cook, took her into the _4_. He poured water into three pans. After the water _5_, in the first pan he put some carrots, the second some eggs, and in the _6_ some coffee. He waited without any 7 .The girl closed her mouth and waited, 8 by what her father was doing. After about twenty minutes, her father 9 the stove and took out the carrots and the eggs. Then the coffee was _10_ into a cup.Turning back to his daughter, he asked, “what do you 11 _ ?”“Carrots, eggs, and coffee,” she answered.Her father suggested she 12 the carrots. She did, and felt the carrots were 13 . Then he asked her to take the eggs and 14_ them. After peeling（剥）them, she felt that the eggs were hard. Lastly, he asked her to smell the _15_. She asked impatiently , “Whats the meaning of this, father?” He explained that 16 had felt the same misfortune to be put into the _17_ water，but had reacted 18_ . The strong and hard carrots became soft and weak after a while in the boiling water. The easily _19_eggs became hard after being cooked. Coffee was very unique - it could change water.“ 20_ are you? ”asked her father. “When the difficulty knocks your door, what is your reaction? Are you carrots, eggs, or coffee?”1A. give up B. wear out C. catch up D. run out2Awin B. beat C. overe D. defeat3A. matter B. business C. question D. problem4A .room B. dining room C. chicken D. kitchen5A. boils B. boiled C. boiling D. boil6A. first B. second C. three D. last7A. breath B. praises C. words D. plaints8A. pleased B. frightened C. disappointed D. puzzled9A. turned off B. turned up C. turned down D. turned away10A. poured B. dropped C. slipped D. flown11A. mean B. see C. ate D. explain12A. touch B. eat C. observe D. keep13 A. bad B. hard C. soft D. gentle 14A. hit B. break C. beat D. destroy15A. coffee B. carrot C. eggs D. water16A. nothing B. anything C. everything D. something17A. boils B. boiled C. boiling D. boil18A. differently B. certainly C. happily D. equally19A. broken B. boil C. cooked D. ate20A. How B. Who C. When D. Where第II卷第二节 语法填空（每题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(最多三个单词)。There is a wonderful story a bout Jimmy Durante, one of great singers 1 _ ( ask)to be a part of a show for some old World War II soldiers. He told them he was very busy and he could afford only a few minutes, 2. _he would e if they wouldnt mind his singing one short song and immediately leaving for his next appointment. Of course,the shows director agreed 3_(happy). But when Jimmy got on stage, something surprising happened. He went through 4._short song and then stayed. The applause grew louder and louder and he kept5. _( stay ). Pretty soon, he had been on stage6. _fifteen, twenty, and then thirty minutes. One of his 7. _(assist) behind the stage stopped him and said, I thought you had to go after a few minutes. What happened?”Jimmy answered, I did have to go, but I can show you the reason why I stayed. You can see for 8 _(you)if you look at the front row. In the front row were two men, both of 9. _had lost an arm in the war. One had lost his right arm and the other had lost his left. Together, they were able to clap, and that was exactly what they 10. _(do), loudly and cheerfully.第三部分写作第一节短文改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改増加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（八），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。主意：1每处错误及其修改均仅限一词2只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。I often quarrel about my mother over whether I can watch TV after school. She holds view that senior three students have to make fully use of every minute to work hard at their l