2018-2019学年高二英语下学期期中试题 (I).doc

2018-2019学年高二英语下学期期中试题 (I)本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分，共2张8页。考生作答时，将答案答在答题卡上（答案注意事项见答题卡），在本试卷上答题无效。考试结束后，将本试题卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分 听力（共两节；满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。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. How old is the woman? A.10 B.18 C.282. What does the man do now?A. A teacher. B. A journalist. C. An editor3. When will the man go home?A. At noon. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening.4. What will the speakers do for their mothers birthday? A. Buy a gift. B. Make a dress. C. Throw a party.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Their CDs. B. Their stamps. C. Their hobbies.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. What will the woman do on Tuesday? A. Visit a farm. B. Have a picnic. C. Go to a village.7. When will the woman go to the island?A. On Monday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Thursday.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. When will the lecture end？ A. At 3:30 pm. B. At 4:00 pm. C. At 4:30 pm.9. What does the man want the woman to do?A. Help with his homework.B. Study with him in the library.C. Take him to the lecture.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What does the woman plan to do in Hong Kong? A. Go shopping. B. Visit her friend. C. Stay on a beach.11. How will the woman go to Siem Reap from Ho Chi Minh City? A. By boat. B. By bus. C. By plane.12. Where will the woman stay during her trip? A. In big hotels. B. In her tent. C. In small guest houses.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Which will be painted white?A. The television room. B. The dining room. C. The kitchen.14. On which floor will the bedrooms be light green?A. The first floor. B. The second floor. C. The third floor.15. Which of the following things are black?A. The curtains. B. The beds. C. The sofas.16. What color does the woman want to paint the office?A. Green. B. Grey. C. Blue.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. How long have the speaker and Bernie known each other? A. Three years. B. Four years. C. Five years.18. When was the petition?A. About two weeks ago. B. About six weeks ago. C. About two months ago.19. Where did the speakers catch a fish?A. Near a broken boat. B. Under a bridge. C. Around a fallen tree.20. In which place did the speaker and his team e on the petition?A. Fourth. B. Sixth. C. Tenth.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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AUrban Transportation in CanadaPublic transportation & Transit passes All cities and most major towns in Canada have a public transportation system with one or more modes of transportation (bus, subway, train, etc.). The bus is the most mon form of urban transportation in Canada. To use public transportation, you must purchase a ticket or a transit pass. Transit passes allow you unlimited use of public transportation for a specific period (one month or more). They are usually cheaper than buying many tickets if you plan to use public transportation often.Transportation for people with disabilities Public transportation often has features to assist people with disabilities. In many cities and towns, there are also transportation services available specifically for people with limited mobility, such as specially equipped buses. You can find out about these services in the same way you would learn more about other public transportation options.Etiquette on public transportation When taking public transportation such as a bus or train, it is important to understand the unspoken rules of conduct in the shared space. Here are a few things to note: Be polite and respectful to others around you. For example, maintain an appropriate noise level when talking or making a phone call. If you are carrying a backpack or a large shoulder bag in a crowded public transit vehicle, keep it close to you, preferably at your feet to avoid hitting people with it as you walk by. Avoid pushing or touching others in order to make more room for yourself. Sometimes public transit can bee very crowded, but it is important to keep calm and give others appropriate personal space. Have your proof of payment accessible in case you are asked to show it.21. What is the advantage of using transit passes over buying tickets? A. Safer trips. B. Lower costs. C. Longer service time. D. More use of transport.22. How does the transportation system help people with disabilities? A. By offering fewer transportation options. B. By limiting their mobility on city buses. C. By running special transport services. D. By providing free rides in towns and cities.23. What is considered impolite on public transportation? A. Staying close to other passengers. B. Placing backpacks at your feet. C. Having your proof of payment at hand. D. Lowering your speaking voice.BThe meaning of the word “volunteer” may be a little different in different countries, but it usually means “one who offers his or her services” .There are many different ways in which people can volunteer, such as taking care of sick people, working in homes for homeless children, and picking up garbage(垃圾)from beaches and parks. Volunteers may work within their own countries or in other countries. They are often people with a strong wish to help those who are less fortunate than themselves. Volunteers dont expect any kind of pay.At the root of volunteering is the idea that one person may have the ability to offer services that can help other people. Tracy, a good friend of mine, however, recently came back from India with a new idea of what being a volunteer means. She worked for two and a half weeks in one of Mother Teresas homes in Calcutta. The following is her story.“I first heard about Mother Teresa in my high school, we watched a video(录像)about her work in India and all over the world. I was so moved by her spirit to help others and her endless love for every human being that after I graduated from high school, I too wanted to try her kind of work. So with two friends I flew to Calcutta for a few weeks.”“I was asked to work in a home for sick people. I helped wash clothes and sheets, and pass out lunch. I also fed the people who were too weak to feed themselves and tried to cheer them up. I felt it was better to share with them than to think that I have helped them. To be honest, I dont think I was helping very much. It was then that I realized that I had not really e to help, but to learn about and experience another culture(文化)that helped improve my own understanding of life and the world.”24. According to the text, a volunteer refers to a person who _.A. has made a big fortune in lifeB. can afford to travel to different placesC. has a strong wish to be successful D. is willing to help those in need without pay25. Tracy started her work as a volunteer _.A. after she met Mother Teresa B. after she finished high schoolC. when she was touring Calcutta D. when she was working in a hospital26. Why did Tracy choose to be a volunteer?A. She liked to work with Mother Teresa. B. She was asked by Mother Teresa to do so.C. She wanted to follow Mother Teresas example.D. She had already had some experience.27. What is Tracys “new idea”(Paragraph 2)of being a volunteer?A. Going abroad to help the sick. B. Doing simple things to help the poor. C. Working in Mother Teresas home. D. Improving oneself through helping others.CHeres an idea whose time has e: A flu shot that doesnt require an actual shot.For the first time, researchers have tested a flu vaccine patch (疫苗贴) in a human clinical trial and found that it delivered as much protection as a traditional injection with a needle. Doctors and public health experts have high hopes that it will increase the number of people who get immunized (免疫的) against the flu.Seasonal flu is responsible for up to half a million deaths around the world each year according to the World Health Organization. A team led by Georgia Tech engineer Mark Prausnitz has e up with another method that uses “microneedles”. These tiny needles are so small that 100 of them, arranged in order on a patch, can fit under your thumb.Yet theyre big enough to hold vaccine for three types of flu.None of the study volunteers had serious side effects. The groups that got patches had mild skin reactions that were not seen in the regular needle group, while the volunteers in the regular needle group were more likely to experience pain. Overall, 70 percent of the volunteers who got vaccine patches said theyd rather use them again than get a traditional flu shot. The study authors declared it a success on all fronts.The biggest beneficiaries could be people in low- and middle-ine countries, where flu vaccines are hard to e by. Reducing pain is nice, but other benefitsthe patch costs less，is easier to transport, doesnt require refrigeration, can be self-administered and doesnt cause waste of needles-are even better.“Microneedle Patches have the potential to bee ideal candidates for vaccination programs,” wrote Katja Hoschler and Maria Zambon of Public Health England.28. What is the passage mainly about?A. A patch that makes flu shots a thing of the past.B. A clinical study that protects people from disease.C. A vaccine patch that cures people of their flu.D. A method that makes traditional flu shots painless.29. What do we know about the vaccine patch?A. It is produced by the WHO. B. It delivers vaccine to the little finger.C. It causes slight side effects. D. It works badly on 30% of the volunteers.30. The new patch has all the following benefits except that_.A. it can be used without a doctor B. it is provided free of chargeC. it can he kept at room temperature D. it needs less care in transportation 31. What is Kaija and Marias attitude towards the new shot?A. Cautious. B. Disapproving. C. Ambiguous. D. Favorable.DFamous Irish poet Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) once wrote: “Ah! Realize your youth while you have it.” He pointed out the important truth about how precious youth is in ones journey through life.However, the popular Internet slang word foxi - or Buddhist - is challenging this norm(标准) by encouraging young people to remain calm and peaceful and avoid conflict as much as possible in other words, to live like a Buddha.The phrase was reportedly created in Japan in xx to describe young men who no longer bother to start relationships with women or follow someone elses life path. They prefer to stay in their own peaceful world without being disturbed and care little about passion and success.Now, Chinese Internet users are pairing the phrase with other words to describe a similar mindset（心态）. For example, “Buddhist students” are those who study just the right amount - they dont cut class, but they dont burn the midnight oil, either. There are also “Buddhist parents”, who interfere (干涉) little with their childrens lives and let them develop however they like= the opposite of “helicopter parents”.In this fast-changing and petitive world, its only natural that people are seeking a spiritual anchor. However, some would pare foxi with “demotivational culture” - a phrase that describes young people who feel aimless and powerless. They say that foxi actually reflects the reality that young people are losing their will to fight. They are pretending to keep a healthy and wise attitude toward failure simply because theyre incapable of succeeding.But no matter what, there is one thing that “Buddhist youngsters” should keep in mind: You may want to keep a calm mindset regarding failure, but you should also be passionate about school, work and life. After all, Wilde also wrote: “Live the wonderful life that is in you! Let nothing be lost upon you. Be always searching for new sensations. Be afraid of nothing.”32. Which would be considered as “Buddhist” by Chinese Internet users?A. A man refusing to date with girls. B. A person refusing others advice.C. A student never working extra hours. D. A parent caring too much about his child.33. What does the underlined word “demotivational” in paragraph 5 probably mean?A. Full of energy. B.Absent-minded C. Physically healthy.D. Lacking motivation.34. Whats the writers suggestion to “Buddhist youngsters”？A. Being cooperative.B. Being positive.C. Being considerate.D. Being content35. What is the best title of the passage?A. Peaceful, or aimless?B. Foxi is popular nowadays.C. What should Buddhist youngsters do?D. Foxi helps live a wonderful life.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 Make a Chinese Hot PotEating a Chinese hot pot is a very mon experience. People gather around the pot, dipping their food, waiting for it to cook, mixing their own seasonings (调味品) and enjoying each others pany. 36 Firstly, prepare a large pot of soup. There is no right or wrong way to prepare a soup, so feel free to make your own. A simple soup can be made by boiling water with the addition of meat bones or fish heads and a mixture of herbs, seasonings and vegetables.Then, cut a variety of meats and fish into thin slices. 37 Choose any food that you enjoy. Some mon choices for Chinese hot pot include thin pieces of beef, pork, lamb and so on. You can make your hot pot using the more traditional method of using the meats and seafood that are local to you. Meanwhile, select, wash and prepare some vegetables. 38 Mushrooms of all kinds are also mon to Chinese hot pot preparations. 39 At home, a single hot pot would work well up to 4-8 people depending on the size of the pot. Make sure everyone is sitting in a circle and has easy access to everything on the table. Prepare a separate small dish for each guest to mix their seasonings. 40 !A. Finally, arrange the seating reasonably B. Here are some easy steps to make a Chinese hot pot at home C. It will guarantee that the items will cook quickly and fully D. For more variety, consider dumplings, rice cakes and tangyuan E. It usually lasts a couple of hours because you are cooking and eating in small parts F. Now es the turn to enjoy your hot potG. Popular choices include: cabbage, pea leaves, winter melon and tomato 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，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。The other day, a dad told his son to clean the yard. Instead of doing the task 41 , the teenager wandered around there for hours, 42 to himself and doing a bad job.The person he hurt the most was himself. His dad was trying to teach him 43 and how to do a good job. As a result of his 44 attitude, he spent the whole afternoon finishing a task that should have taken one or two hours. And the yard 45 wasnt clean enough when he got through.He 46 his day because of his attitude. And his dad was 47 with him, and the boys bad mood ended up 48 the whole family that day.A sweet lady was working in a fast-food 49 . The minute I walked in, she weled me 50 . She smiled as she took my order, and then as we 51 for the food, she talked with me. As I walked off with my tray, she said with a big 52 , “I hope you have a blessed day!” I think the food tasted better because of her 53 . There was a delay, during which I sat there hearing her singing as she 54 her tasks behind the counter.She wasnt making a large salary, and she didnt have a powerful 55 , either. In addition, she stood on her feet for a long shift each day, often dealing with 56 customers. But she chose to be joyful.I want to 57 from her. I want to do my best, even when theres no 58 or glory. Other people are watching me 59 I might not realize it at the time. I want to bring joy to all those around me. A(n) 60 can make a great difference. 41. A. graduallyB. secretlyC. happilyD. silently42. A. respondingB. applyingC. explainingD. plaining43. A. goodnessB. safetyC. gardeningD. responsibility44. A. positiveB. poorC. strangeD. efficient45. A. stillB. evenC. almostD. ever46. A. ruinedB. lostC. perfectedD. changed47. A. impressedB. pleasedC. upsetD. satisfied48. A. breakingB. affectingC. benefitingD. controlling49. A. factoryB. restaurantC. supermarketD. shop50. A. coldlyB. proudlyC. seriouslyD. warmly51. A. lookedB. waitedC. askedD. struggled52. A. smileB. shoutC. cheerD. decision53. A. experienceB. trustC. kindnessD. courage54. A. plannedB. startedC. discoveredD. performed55. A. appearanceB. motivationC. positionD. effort56. A. ordinaryB. painfulC. importantD. difficult57. A. learnB. escapeC. hearD. differ58. A. sadnessB. regretC. applauseD. forgiveness59. A. now thatB. in caseC. as ifD. even though 60. A. lifestyleB. attitudeC. habitD. attempt第II卷第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分1