2018-2019学年高二英语下学期期中试题 (V).doc

2018-2019学年高二英语下学期期中试题 (V)第一部分 阅读理解：（共两节，满分60分）第一节：(共15小题；每小题3分，满分45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。How do young children learn to have good values? How can parents teach their children about the importance of kindness and patience? At a time more and more parents worry about the violent images (暴力形象) their children see on TV and on the Internet. So many parents are turning to fairy tales. They want to teach their children how to behave in society by this way.It is believed that fairy tales have a great influence on children because they describe the two sides of good and evil (邪恶) very clearly. When children hear the tales, they learn to care about others feelings. In each tale, they can see that there are many different kinds of people in the world and that we all have a choice about what kind of person we want to be. We can choose to do good actions, rather than bad ones, in our lives.What kind of values can children learn from fairy tales? In The Princess and the Pea, a poorly dressed girl says she is a princess. Few people believe her, so she is given a difficult test. When she passes the test, we learn that her dream es true because she stays true to herself. In the Little Mermaid (小美人鱼), the mermaid, who lives under the sea, wishes to be with the humans on land. Through her experiences, we learn about the importance of living with and accepting other cultures. Teaching values is probably the main reason for encouraging children to read fairy tales. These tales can teach children lessons about human relationships that have been accepted around the world for many centuries. This might be the reason why they have been around for so long and will not disappear any time soon.1. Why do fairy tales have a great influence on children? A. Because fairy tales can teach them how to make a choice. B. Because fairy tales can help them get higher scores at school. C. Because they can learn how to avoid most difficulties in their lives. D. Because good and evil are shown in a way they can easily understand. 2. Mermaid may be helpful when children _. A. are given a difficult test B. make friends with foreigners C. wish to be a princess or prince D. are going to lie to their parents3. The author writes the text mainly to _. A. introduce some fairy tales B. talk about the history of fairy tales C. discuss how to improve human relationships D. show how fairy tales help children shape valuesBIf cars had wings, they could fly and that just might happen, beginning in xx.The pany Terrafugia, based in Woburn, Massachusetts, says it plans to deliver its carplane, the Transition, to customers by the end of xx. “Its the next wow vehicle, ”said Terrafugia vice president Richard Gersh. “Anybody can buy a Ferrari, but as we say, Ferraris dont fly.” The car plane has wings that unfold for flyinga process the pany says takes one minuteand fold back up for driving. A runway is still required to take off and land. The Transition is being marketed more as a plane that drives than a car that flies, although it is both. The pany has been working with FAA to meet aircraft regulations, and with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to meet vehicle safety regulations. The pany is aiming to sell the Transition to private pilots as a more convenient and cheaper way to fly. They say it saves you the trouble of trying to find another mode of transportation to get to and from airports: You drive the car to the airport and then youre good to go. When you land, you fold up the wings and hit the road. There are no expensive parking fees because you dont have to store it at an airportyou park it in the garage at home. The carplane is designed to fly primarily under 10,000 feet. It has a maximum takeoff weight of 1,430 pounds, including fuel and passengers. Terrafugia says the Transition reduces the potential for an accident by allowing pilots to drive under bad weather instead of flying into marginal(临界)conditions. The Transitions price tag: $194,000. But there may be additional charges for options like a radio, transponder or GPS. Another option is a fullplane parachute. “If you get into a very awful situation, it is the necessary safety option，” Gersh said. So far, the pany has more than 70 orders with deposits. “Were working very closely with them, but there are still some remaining steps，” Brown said.4. We can learn from the first two paragraphs that_.Apeople might drive a carplane in xx Bcarplanes will be popular in xx Cboth Transition and Ferrari can take off and land DRichard Gersh is the vice president of Massachusetts5. It takes the carplane one minute to_. A. fold and unfold its wings B. meet flying safety regulations C. land in the airport D. unfold wings for flying6. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true? AThe carplane needs a runway to take off and land. BThe carplane may fly as high as normal planes. CTo meet aircraft regulations, the pany has been working with FAA. DPeople can park the carplane in the garage at their home.7. Whats the best title for the passage?A. Cars with Wings Can Fly As Fast As Plane B. Which To Choose: A Ferrari Or A CarPlane? C. A More Convenient and Cheaper Way To Fly D. Cars with Wings May Be Just Around the CornerCWhen we found him, he was a sorry sight. His clothes were torn, his hands bleeding. Before we reached him, we saw him fall. He lay a moment. Then he pulled himself to his feet, walked unsteadily a few yards through the woods and fell again. After we got him out, we went back to find the gun that he had thrown down. His tracks showed that for two days he had circled in the forest, within 200 yards of the road. His senses were so dulled by fear and tiredness that he did not hear the cars going by or see the lights at night. We found him just in time.This man, like others before him, had simply been frightened when he knew he was lost. What had been a near disaster might have turned out as only a pleasant walk, if he had made a few preparations before he stepped from the highway or off a known path.Whatever sense of direction that a man may have, its still largely a question of observation. A skilled woodsman always keeps an eye on his surroundings. He notes the shape of a mountain, the direction water flows through a swamp, and the way a tree leans across a path. With these in mind, he is still likely to turn around many times, but he is seldom lost.There are exceptions, of course, and once in a while a man does e across some strange problem that puts him into the “lost” situation. A rainstorm may catch him without a pass in his pocket. Darkness may find him in a rough area, where travel is dangerous without a light.When this happens, the normal first reaction is the fear of being laughed at as a result of his poor knowledge in the woods. He may also be concerned about the inconvenience that he will cause his friends when he doesnt show up. This false pride may lead him to keep on the move in a false effort to find his way against all difficulties.The person who thinks ahead is seldom in great danger. Hell be safe if he observes carefully, thinks ahead, and remains calm.8. The writer suggested that if the man had not been found, _.A. he would have been shot by a gun B. he would have bee confused C. he would have been attacked by wild animals D. he would have been in great danger9. According to the text, if a person gets lost in the forest, at the very beginning, _.A. he will worry about being laughed atB. he will push himself to find his way outC. he will feel sorry that he didnt prepare well enoughD. he will feel it is convenient to ask for help from his friends 10. What is the most important when a person tries to find his way in the woods?A. Intelligence. B. Observation. C. Direction. D. Chance.11. The writer tells the story of the lost man as an example of people who_.A. go into the woods by themselvesB. keep their head when they are in trouble C. are frightened when they think they are lostD. dont know how to signal for help properly DNOT all memories are sweet. Some people spend all their lives trying to forget bad experiences. Violence and traffic accidents can leave people with terrible physical and emotional scars. Often they relive these experiences in nightmares.Now American researchers think they are close to developing a pill, which will help people forget bad memories. The pill is designed to be taken immediately after a frightening experience. They hope it might reduce ,or possibly erase(抹去),the effect of painful memories.In November, experts tested a drug on people in the US and France. The drug stops the body releasing chemicals that fix memories in the brain. So far the research has suggested that only the emotional effects of memories may be reduced, not that the memories are erased. The research has caused a great deal of argument. Some think it is a bad idea, while others support it. Supporters say it could lead to pills that prevent or treat soldiers troubling memories after war. They say that there are many people who suffer from terrible memories.Some memories can ruin peoples lives. They e back to you when you dont want to have them in a daydream or nightmare. They usually e with very painful emotions, said Roger Pitman, a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. This could relieve a lot of that suffering. But those who are against the research say that changing memories is very dangerous because memories give us our identity (特质). They also help us all avoid the mistakes of the past. All of us can think of bad events in our lives that were horrible at the time but make us who we are. Im not sure we want to wipe those memories out, said Rebecca Dresser, a medical ethicist. 12. The passage is mainly about _ . A. a new medical invention B. a new research on the pill C. a way of erasing painful memories D. an argument about the research on the pill 13. The drug tested on people can _ . A. cause the brain to fix memories B. stop people remembering bad experiences C. prevent body producing certain chemicals D. Wipe out the emotional effects of memories 14. We can infer from the passage that _ . A. people doubt the effects of the pills B. the pill will stop peoples bad experiences C. taking the pill will do harm to peoples health D. the pill has probably been produced in America 15. Which of the following does Rebecca Dresser agree with? A. Some memories can ruin peoples lives. B. People want to get rid of bad memories. C. Experiencing bad events makes us different from others. D. The pill will reduce peoples sufferings from bad memories. 第二节（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15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。Theatre is a great activity to be a part of. Its an excellent way to make friends, practice the art, show your talents, and explore your creative side. Heres how to prepare yourself so that you can be your shining best.Practice, practice, practice! 16 To improve your practice, ask directors for pointers. While no show is perfect, with persistence (意志力), you can create a very satisfying end result. 17When you are in bed, picture yourself on the stage having a great time. Go through your lines, songs, and dance moves, and picture them going perfectly. The key is to stay relaxed and create a positive image of yourself on the stage.Dont be nervous when you are on stage!It will be dark where the audience is seated, and you wont be able to see their faces. When you arent saying lines, take deep breaths. 18 Just have fun!Remember to show expression.Be proud of your performance and display the emotion that your character is feeling. 19 Keep in mind that youre not only representing who you are as a performer, but also the rest of your cast and crew members and your directors as well! Smile (if you are supposed to) and have lots of fun!Smile during the curtain call.The curtain call is when the audience will take pictures, so wear a smile. Depending on the type of show, you might want to stay in character for a few extra seconds before you break out into a smile. Also, if you have one last song to sing at the end, sing it loud and proud. 20A. Just make sure the audience cant tell.B. This is when all of your hard work pays off.C. Get good sleep for the last few nights before the performance.D. Go over every aspect of the performance until you are satisfied.E. Its also polite to introduce your supporters to the other cast members.F. Talk about exactly what you want to do on stage, and what you dont want to do.G. If you are performing an emotional scene, pull the audience into your tale so that its an enjoyable experience.第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分55分）第一节 完形填空(共20小题;每小题，2分，满分40分)阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项A、B、C、D中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并写在答题卡上。Pass Your Love OnWaiting for the airplane to take off, I was happy to get a seat by myself. Just then, an air hostess approached me and asked, “Would you mind 21 your seat? A couple would like to sit together.” The only 22 seat was next to a girl with her arms in casts (石膏绷带)， a black-and-blue face, and a sad expression. “ 23 am I going to sit there,” I thought immediately. But a soft voice spoke, “She needs help.” Finally, I 24 to move to that seat.The girl was named Kathy. She 25 in a car accident and now was on her way for 26 .When the snack and juice arrived, it did not take me long to 27 that Kathy would not be able to 28 herself. I considered 29 to feed her but hesitated, as it seemed too 30 to offer a service to a 31 . But then I realized that Kathys need was more 32 than my disfort. I offered to help her eat, and 33 she was unfortable to accept, she 34 as I expected. We became closer and closer in a short period of time. By the end of the five-hour trip, my heart 35 , and the 36 was really better spent than if I had just sat by myself.I was very glad I had reached 37 my fort zone to sit next to Kathy and feed her. Love 38 flows beyond human borders and removes the fears that keep us 39 . When we 40 to serve another, we grow to live in a larger and more rewarding world.21. A. losing B. changingC. takingD. giving22. A. fortable B. suitableC. availableD. favorable23. A. No problem B. No wayC. NowhereD. No doubt24. A. decided B. wantedC. regrettedD. promised25. A. was B. would beC. used to beD. had been26. A. treatment B. travelC. pleasureD. business27. A. know B. sayC. realizeD. recognize28. A. eat B. feedC. chooseD. support29. A. offering B. needingC. stoppingD. trying30. A. impolite B. farC. closeD. fast31. A. girl B. neighborC. passengerD. stranger32. A. unusual B. directC. importantD. shameful33. A. when B. althoughC. sinceD. as34. A. refused B. wonderedC. criedD. did35. A. had warmed B. had jumpedC. had brokenD.had cheered36. A. life B. money C. timeD. energy37. A. below B. throughC. acrossD. beyond38. A. seldom B. neverC. hardlyD. sometimes39. A. separate B. independentC. silentD. upset40. A. happen B. stretchC. waitD. continue第二节语法填空。(共10小题;每小题，1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面材料，在空自处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。When I was in Australia, I acpanied a friend on his driving test. I was _41_ (amaze) to learn that in Australia, people hardly go to driving schools. Instead, many people practice on the road with a licensed driver sitting next _42_ them. But this doesnt mean that getting a driving license is a piece of cake. This was the third time that my friend _43_ (apply) to take the driving test. The first time, after confidently driving over an intersection (十字路口), the _44_ (examine) asked him to pull over and said that he should have stopped _45_ car and looked right first and then left to make sure there was no other car approaching. The second time, a car rushing in front caught him by surprise and he hit the brakes too hard. The examiner got _46_ (anger) and asked him to get out. In Australia, the test is not about driving skills, _47_ about following every rules.After finally passing the test, my friend drove very _48_ (careful) because in the first year of having a driving license, running two red lights results in the license being suspended (暂停使用). But one day he _49_ (pull) over by a policeman who warned him that he was driving too slow and blocking the traffic. Actually, he was driving at a speed of 40 km/h, _50_ is a totally acceptable speed in China. 第三部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）短文中共有10处语言错误，每句话最多两处错误。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在此处加一个漏字符号()，并在其下面写出增加的词；删除：把多余的词用斜线()划掉；修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在其下面写出修改后的词。注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从十一处起）不计分。During the vacation, I quarreled with my mother and then we begin to overlook each other. Anyway, when that was time for me to go back to school, she went up to me with a box of homem