2018-2019学年高二英语上学期期末考试试题 (IV).doc

2018-2019学年高二英语上学期期末考试试题 (IV) 本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分，共12页。考试结束后，将答题卡交回。注意事项：1. 答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。2. 选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题必须使用0.5毫米黑色字迹的签字笔书写，字体工整、笔迹清楚。3. 请按照题号顺序在各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。4. 作图可先使用铅笔画出，确定后必须用黑色字迹的签字笔描黑。5. 保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破或皱，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。I. 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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.Whenwillthewomanprobablycalltheman? A.OnThursday. B.OnFriday. C.OnSunday.2.WhatwillthemanattendonTuesday? A.Alecture. B.Adanceparty. C.Astudentmeeting.3.Wheredoesthewomantellthemantodotheshopping? A.Inthesupermarket. B.Inthecornerstore. C.Inthemarket.4.Whatarethespeakersmainlytalkingabout? A.Alibrary. B.Agym. C.Acaf.5.Whatdoesthemansuggestthewomando? A.Takethechildrenwiththem.B.Getinformationonline.C.HaveatriptoGreece.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，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.WhydidthewomangotoAmerica?A.Forherfatherswork. B.Forbettereducation. C.Forafamilyholiday.7.Whichpart-timejobdidthewomanlikebest?A.Ashopassistant. B.Awaitress. C.Atutor.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8.Howdoesthemansound?A.Excited. B.Anxious. C.Calm.9.Why is this test difficult for the man?A.Thequestionsarefromonebook.B.Noparagraphsareincluded.C.Therearetoomany questions.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.Whatis the relationship between the man and the woman?A.Husband and wife. B. Teacher and student. C.Interviewer and interviewee.11.Whatclassdidthewomantakeatschool?A.putersystem. B.Keyboardskills. C.Imageprocessing.12.Wheredoestheconversationtakeplace?A.Inanemploymentagency.B.InJohnsonsoffice.C.Inatrainingschool.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.WhydoesthemanetoNewYork?A.Togoonbusiness. B.Totakeaholiday. C.Tovisithisfamily.14.Whatistherelationshipbetweenthespeakers?A.Friends. B.Acouple. C.Strangers.15.Whatdoesthewomanthink ofthehotelservice?APoor. B.Great. C.Justso-so.16.Whatisthemandeeplyimpressedbyaboutthehotel?A.Itsservice. B.Itsfacilities. C.Itsfood.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.What do ABC panysemployeebenefits focus on?A.Tokeepemployeesawayfromtheputer.B.Togetemployeesoutofthe office.C.Tomakeemployeesspendmorehoursatwork.18.Whatcan the employees take for vacation gift?A.Travel packages. B.Paying. C.Summer holidays.19.Whocanenjoythe4-daySummerWeekspolicy?A.Thenewly-employedstaff.B.Customersupportemployees.C.Everyone working for more than a year.20.WhatdoesABCpanyexpectitsstafftodo?A.Bemorecareful.B.Workevenharder.C.Keepquick-minded.II. 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。AFrequently, we speak about people being “color-blind” but very few of us are. Even those who describe themselves as color-blind are normally just color lack. A strongly, color-blind person will still be able to tell 20 different colors, pared to the 100 or so that normal-sighted people see.Pingelap, a tiny island in the Pacific, is a beautiful spot but one that has a genetic trouble. It is known as Color-blind Island because so many people who live on this remote island can only see black and white.Not being able to see colors is bad enough. But one islander, Herrol, whos a fisherman, also struggles in full sunlight because all he sees is a painful burnt-out image. “I find it difficult to go outside in the sun,” he says, “because when its sunny I cannot see to do my work.”But if being truly color-blind is rare, why is it that around 10% of the population of Pingelap live in a totally black and white world?Well, we know that in 1780 the population of Pingelap was all but wiped out by a tsunami (海啸). As few as 20 people survived, one of whom was the king. Its believed he had a genetic fault that causes colour-blindness and he passed this fault on to his many generations.There is one advantage. Herrol can see well, really well, in the dark. So when it gets dark, Herrol and his friends get in their boats and hunt flying fish. They hang up flaming torches and the fish are attracted to the flames. “This type of fishing is fun,” Herrol says, “especially if we catch plenty. So even though its hard work we enjoy it.”21.What makes Pingelap special? A.A mentally troubled island.B.A beautiful island.C.A colour-blind island. D.A tiny island.22. Which statement about Herrol is probably correct? A.He doesnt live in Pingelap any more.B.He likes taking photos very much.C.He is interested in burnt-out images.D.He may stay at home when its sunny.23.About one-tenth of people in Pingelap are seriously color-blind because _. A.the kings genetic fault played a roleB. the king had an unlucky marriageC. the king made a serious mistakeD. Pingelap often suffers from tsunamis24.What would be the best title for the text? A.The advantage of color blindness. B.The island of color blindness.C.The disadvantage of Herrol. D.The history of Pingelap. BSome of the worlds most famous musicians recently gathered in Paris and New Orleans to celebrate the first annual International Jazz Day. UNESCO (UnitedNationsEducational,ScientificandCulturalOrganization)recentlysetApril 30 as a day to raise awareness of jazz music, its significance, and its potential as a unifying voice across cultures.Despitethecelebrations,though,intheU.S.thejazzaudiencecontinuestoshrinkandgrowolder,andthemusichasfailedtoconnectwithyoungergenera-tions. Its Jason Morans job to help change that. As the Kennedy Centers artistic adviser for jazz, Moran hopes to widen the audience for jazz, make the music more accessible, and preserve its history and culture.“Jazzseemslike itsnotreallyapartoftheAmericanappetite.”MorantellsNational Public Radios reporter Neal Conan “What Im hoping to acplish is that my generation and younger start to reconsider and understand that jazz is not black and white anymore. Its actually color, and its actually digital.”Moran says one of the problems with jazz today is that the entertainment aspect of the music has been lost. “The music cant be presented today the way it was in 1908 or 1958. It has to continue to move, because the way the world works is not the same.” saysMoran.Last year, Moran worked on a project that arranged Fats Wallers music for a dance party. “just to kind of put it back in the mind that Waller is dance music as much as it is concert music.” says Moran. “For me, its the recontextualization.In music, where does the emotion lie? Are we, as humans, gaining any insight (感悟) on how to talk about ourselves and how something as abstract as a Charlie Parker record gets us into a dialogue about our emotions and our thoughts? Sometimes we lose sight that the music has a wider context,” says Moran, “so I want to continue those dialogues. Those are the things I want to foster.”25.What is the purpose ofUNESCOto setApril30asInternationalJazzDay?A.Toemphasizethesignificanceofjazz.B.Toprotect musical diversity.C.Torememberthebirthofjazz.D.Toencouragepeopletostudymusic.26.Whatdoestheunderlinedword“that”inparagraph3referto?A.Theproductionofjazzgrowingfaster.B.Jazz losing its appeal for the young.C. Thejazzaudiencebeinglarger. D.Jazz beingmoreaccessible.27.WhatdoesMoransopiniononjazz imply?A.Itremainsblackandwhite.B.Itwilldisappeargradually.C. Itchangesevery50years.D.Itshouldkeepupwiththetimes.CImagine possessing something that you loved so much. Imagine what it would feel like if you lost it. While that item may be something as simple as a doll, you would still feel very upset, but you could replace it with a new one. Now imagine losing something that you depend on for survival and cannot be replaced. That is what it would be like if we lost the natural environment around us.Firstly, I believe the environment should be preserved because it supports human life. One of the largest examples is that we get all of our food and drinks from the environment. If the environment were to be destroyed beyond revival, then the human race would be over in months. Scientists have yet to find another planet with similar conditions to the Earth, and if its found, we dont have the technology to get to that planet on time.Secondly, I believe that the environment serves as an amazing educational tool for students. When I was in second grade, I had an absolute interest in animals. When we had a field trip to the Daggerwing Nature Center, I was very excited. When we got there, I could hardly believe what I was seeing. There was a bridge to get to the main building, and under the bridge was a small swamp (沼泽) with turtles, fish, and my personal favorite, alligators. I was so surprised that I almost ran into the tour guide. We walked into the building and saw various animals in their habitats. I was so inspired by this visit. Six years later, I have taken an animal behavior class for three weeks. Meeting by chance with the environment can inspire people, and if preserved it will continue to inspire people.In conclusion, the environment is so valuable because it cant be replaced, keeps us alive, and serves as a great educational tool.28. The first paragraph leads to the theme of the text by _.A. describing a process B. presenting differencesC. analyzing causes D. showing similarities 29. The underlined word “revival” in the paragraph 2 is the nearest in meaning to _.A. health B. recovery C. activity D. revision30. Why did the author take a class on animal behavior?A. Because his teacher encouraged him to do so.B. Because he wanted to be an animal expert.C. Because he was inspired by animals he once saw.D. Because he thought it a promising subject.31. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Why the Environment Is So ImportantB. Which Planet Can Replace the Earth C. How People Should Protect the EnvironmentD. What People Can Do to Stop PollutionDWe all know cameras. But have you heard of Googles new camera? It is a small, smart device, called Clips. It es with a case that has a clip (夹子), but its not designed to be worn on your clothing. Most interestingly, it uses artificial intelligence to take photography out of your hands so it can capture moments on its own.This roughly 2-inch by 2-inch camera, with a three-hour battery life and Gorilla Glass for toughness, is intended for candid moments, like when a child does something cute that may happen too quickly for you to pull out your smart phone.Onboard the Clips device, it uses machine learning algorithms ( 计 算 程 序) to help capture scenes. Those algorithms include face recognition. “Once it learns that theres a face you see frequently, itll try to get nice photos of those faces,” said Juston Payne, the devices product manager. And they also want it to recognize facial expressions, which involved “training it to know what happiness looks like”. The Google team also trained it to recognize what not to shootlike when a childs hand is over the lens, or if it is tossed in a dark purse. The only way to see the images is by connecting the camera with your phone, as it has no screen for viewing or editing.Did people think it was strange? Yes, Payne admitted. But they said they addressed that by making it obvious what it is. A green light on the front signals that the device is on. Besides, unlike a camera meant to monitor your home, it is not connected to the Internet. “This product is only possible because of the way that technology has advanced,” Payne said. It was only in the past year or so that they could squeeze the technology down into a device this size. Going forward, were likely to get more assistance from the artificial intelligence packed into our apps and gadgets.32. What is the most outstanding feature of Clips? A.It is equipped with tough glass.B.It enables easy Internet access.C.It allows of hands-free photography.D.It can be worn on your clothing.33. What does the underlined word “candid” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A.Brief.B.Touching. C.Unforgettable. D.Embarrassing.34. What makes Clips a reality according to Juston Payne? A.The popularity of the Internet.B.The advance in technology.C.The rise of the smart phone industry.D.The reduction in the price of lens.35. What is the best title for the text? A.An Alternative Way to Photograph B.New Gadgets in the Age of AppsC.Artificial Intelligence in Everyday LifeD.A New Digital Camera from Google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。The most successful people all have certain habits in their daily routines. These habits help contribute to their success. Forming a new good habit can be a struggle, but it is well worth the effort. 36 Set your goal. Before you can begin to work on your new habit, figure out exactly what you hope to acplish. 37 Make sure that your goal is specific, measurable and realistic to increase your chances of success. 38 Choosing the habits that are most likely to help you achieve your goal is important. After you have set your goal and worked out all the specifics of achieving that goal, identify a habit that is part of achieving that goal. Consider what good habit would help you acplish that goal. Consider your motivation. Once you have identified your goal and the new habit you need to acplish this goal, take some time to consider your motivation. 39 Good motivation can be the difference between success and failure in terms of forming a new habit. So take your time to consider your motivation. Give yourself time. Forming a new habit can take a long time. Some people can form a new habit in as little as a few weeks, while other people will take several months. As you work to form your new habit, just keep in mind that it may be a while before it es true. 40 A. Identify ways to achieve goals.B. Find the habit you want to form.C. Good habits are sure to make you a success.D. Here are the four steps you can follow to form good habits.E. It is worthwhile to consider your goal.F. Try to be patient with yourself as you form your new habit.G. Your motivation is the reason you want to form this new habit. III.完型填空 （共20小题；每小题1分, 满分20分）Be a Traveler, not a TouristI have been dreaming of travelling for a long time. Last summer, I had just enough money saved to buy a golden ticketa 3-month train pass that would take me to the furthest reaches of Europe. Excited for my dreaming journey, I packed all the necessitiesexcept the 41 .While the convenience of the Internet was definitely a contributing factor to my 42 not to take with me the heavy item of out-of-date information, this was not the only reason why I decided to fly alone. Honestly, my main 43 with the guidebook is that I find it 44 the pleasure of a journey just like a bossy aunt who is always telling you what to do, 45 she doesnt always know what is the best. Experience has taught me that there is an obvious 46 between a tourist and traveler. While waiting in a queue, I met a man who had a checklist. He showed me a list of “Top 20 Things To Do in Italy” and 47 off in a loud American accent that hed seen everything Italy offers in just four days. The problem that I had with this mans 48 to travelling was that he was too 49 information provided by his guidebook. He was unaware that he was already totally lost in the 50 attractiveness of the so-called “must-sees” and 51 to all the wonders and adventures that might happen during the 52 trip. So, 53 any guidebook, I traveled to Estonia, the tiny but beautiful Baltic country bordering Russia. In the 54 of advance plans as guidebooks would suggest, I had no choice but to turn to some friendly faces for advice. I 55 myself first and then asked them what was happening around the town. When this 56 an invitation to a beautiful Estonian home by a river where I 57 a 110-degree wood-stove sauna（桑拿浴）, 58 picked forest-mushrooms and the good 59 of my five newly found Estonian friends, I was most glad that I had left my “bossy 60 ” at home.41. A. guidebookB. magazineC. cashD. map42. A. goalB. aimC. decisionD. mistake43. A. suggestionB. problemC. challengeD. connection44. A. increasesB. annoysC. upsetsD. limits45. A. even thoughB. as ifC. as thoughD. as long as46. A. similarityB. distinctionC. petitionD. misunderstanding47. A. cutB. showedC. gaveD. put48. A. wayB. determinationC. thoughtD. approach49. A. cautious aboutB. amused byC. focused onD. surprised at50. A. friendlyB. seeminglyC. orderlyD. lively51. A. blindB. dumbC. deafD. eager52. A. guidedB. imaginedC. realD. paid53. A. withoutB. beyondC. exceptD. unlike54. A