2018-2019学年高二英语上学期期中试题(无答案).doc

2018-2019学年高二英语上学期期中试题(无答案) 考试时间：100分钟命题范围：必修四Unit4-5必修五 Unit1-2 人教版 试卷分值：120分第一部分 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。With Disney parks recently raising their ticket prices to $89 now，it is the perfect time to start thinking about smaller, regional theme parks. Here are four theme parks where the daily price of adult admission is under $50.LunaPark,Coney Island,NY.How much you spend in enjoyingLunaParkreally depends on which rides you choose to go on. For anyone as indecisive as I am, stick with the $29 four-hour Unlimited Luna Park Ride Wristband or the $39 Ride and Play package, a four-hour unlimited ride wristband that es with a $20 game card.DorneyPark,Allentown,PA.DorneyParkis a popular theme park located about an hour outside ofPhiladelphia. Kids love Planet Snoopy, a fun area with attractions centered around the lovable Snoopy. Adult tickets are available online for $39.99 (or at the gate for $49.99) and kids are $27.99 online or ($29.99 at the gate). You can also buy a Starlight Admission ($27.99 online or at the gate), good for visits between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. during the summer months when the park is open late, or from 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. when the park closes earlier.KnottsBerryFarm,Buena Park,CA.Home to some of the countrys craziest rides, Knotts Berry Farm also has calmer, more family-friendly rides. Ages 12-61 get in for $39.99 when tickets are bought online, while children ages 3-11 and adults over 62 pay $26.99.Santa CruzBoardwalk,Santa Cruz,CA.Sitting on the warm beaches ofSanta Cruz about 90 minutes south ofSan Francisco the Boardwalk is home to big roller coasters, mini-golf, enough food and games to keep people of all ages busy. The best part? An all-day unlimited rides wristband is only $31.95.21. All of the four theme parks _.A. have calm rides B. are family-friendlyC. require online bookings D. are cheaper than Disney parks22. The Ride and Play package atLunaParkcosts you _.A. $20 B. $29 C. $39 D. $5923. What can we learn about the Starlight Admission atDorneyPark?A. It is aimed for kids. B. It can be used twice.C. It is designed for summer use. D. Its for visits in the later part of a day.B The importance of body languageWhen we connect with a person, we also have to make it clear to each other how the content of a spoken message needs to be made clear. Often words are inadequate for this purpose. For instance we do not tell each other that easily how we feel about each other, or how the words of a message need to be made clear. To make the meaning of our words clear we use body language. It is a language without spoken words and is therefore called non verbal munication. We use body language all the time, looking someone in the eyes means something different than not looking someone in the eyes. Usually body language occurs unconsciously. Yet the body language we use decides the quality of our munication. It follows that therefore it would be good to bee aware of our own and others body language. We can learn to use our body language for a purpose. As well as learn to understand body language of others, it is important to note that body language has different meanings in different cultures. How we can interpret body language depends on the situation, the culture, the relationship we have with the person as well as the gender of the other. This means that there is not one signal that has the same meaning all over the world. If you do not take this into account you may get yourself in some serious trouble! Body language is also interlinked with spoken language and a whole pattern of behavior from a person. Some groups have developed a whole specific body language which can be very open in its meaning and is used to municate where the use of words may otherwise be difficult or dangerous. Examples of this are mostly groups, such as gay people, people in slavery, prisoners, etc. who have a history of prejudice against them from the dominant culture on.24. The word “inadequate in the first paragraph means _.A. not enough B. not just C. not fair D. not pure25. The non verbal munication in the first paragraph refers to _. A. body language B. spoken language C. oral language D. written language26. How we understand body language is linked to _.situation culture relationship gender A. B. C. D. C Leo Baekeland never gave up his dream of creating a special kind of plastic(塑料)that would keep its form after it cooled . His invention was Bakelite, an inexpensive ,widely used plastic .Leo was born in Belgium into a lower ,middle-class family .He studied at the University of Ghent in 1882 and eventually graduated with a doctorate in natural science at the age of 21. He taught there for several years before he traveled on a scholarship to the United States . Once in New York ,Leo met Richard Anthony . Anthony saw potential(潜能)in young Leo and offered him a job of working in America as a chemist for his pany . Leo worked for Anthony for the next two years before unsuccessfully attempting to start his own consulting business.After failing to see success in his own business operations ,Leo decided to return to what he knew and he started producing a kind of photographic paper that would allow good pictures to be taken in artificial light . He did so well in the beginning that he started a pany called Nepera Chemical pany while creating a special kind of paper called Velox. Within two years , Kodak pany bought the right to Leos discovery for $1,000,000. Leo accepted and used the money to set up his own laboratory in his backyard in New York and lived a fortable life.Leos next project was to e up with a hard yet moldable(可模压的)plastic .After much experimentation ,Leo finally came up with a plastic and called it Bakelite . Its special feature was that at a high temperature and pressure ,Bakelite can hold its form ,even under great heat . Leo made his achievement public in February ,1909. The invention of Bakelite marked the beginning of the Age of Plastics. Whether we are listening to the radio ,driving down the road ,or drinking from our plastic bottles，we can thank a man who had the foresight and courage to pursue what he thought was possible .27.What is the passage mainly about ?A. The life of Leo Baekeland B.The ing of the Age of Plastics. C.The inventions of Leo Baekeland D. The process of inventing Bakelite .28. Why did Leo Baekeland decide to produce A. Because he wanted to bee an employer of the Kodak pany B. Because he became aware that his own business wouldnt be successful .C.Because he didnt like working as a chemist . D.Because he had a great interest in taking photos .29. Whats the right time order of the following events ? a. Leo invented Bakelite b. Leo went to the United States c. Leo invented the paper Velox d. Leo studied at the University of Ghent e. Leo set up his own laboratory in New York . A. d-b-c-e-a B. a-c-d-b-e C.d-b-c-a-e D. b-a-e-c-d 30. We can learn from the passage that Bakelite is a plastic that _.A. has been widely used since the early 19th century . B. is too expensive for most people to buy .C. keeps its shape under high heat .D. has a longer life than other kinds of plastic.31. What can be inferred from the passage ?A. Leo Baekeland was the greatest inventor in America .B. Leo Baekeland can be regarded as the father of photographic paper . C. Leo Baekeland left his motherland because of povertyD. Leo Baekelands invention is still widely used nowadays DFrom the modern London Eyeto the historicTowerofLondon, below areLondons most visited tourist attractions. Many ofLondons top attractions are free, making them affordable places to learn about some culture. Whether you prefer history or modern art, youll find it at one of these must-visit spots.BritishMuseumThe world-famousBritishMuseumexhibits the works of man from prehistoric to modern times, from around the world. The most interesting and exciting parts include the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures (雕塑) and the mummies in the Ancient Egypt collection. Some exhibitions require tickets.National GalleryThe greatest and most beautiful building ofTrafalgar Square,Londons National Galleryis a vast space filled with Western European paintings from the 13th to the 19th centuries. In this impressive art gallery you can find works by masters such as Van Gogh, da Vinci, Botticelli, Constable, Renoir, Titian and Stubbs. Some exhibitions require tickets.Tate ModernSitting on the banks of the Thames isthe Tate Modern, Britains national museum of modern and contemporary (当代的) art. Its unique shape is due to it being a power station before. The gallerys restaurants offer wonderful views across the city. Some exhibitions require tickets.Coca-ColaLondonEyeThe Coca-Cola London Eyeis a major feature ofLondons skyline. It has some ofLondons best views from its 32 capsules, each weighing 10 tonnes and holding up to 25 people. Climb aboard for a breathtaking experience, with an unforgettable view of more than 55 ofLondons most famous landmarks all in just 30 minutes! Madame TussaudsAt Madame Tussauds, youll e face-to-face with some of the worlds most famous faces. From Shakespeare to Lady Gaga youll meet influential figures from show business, sport, politics and even royalty. Strike a pose with Usain Bolt, get close to One Direction or receive a once-in-a-lifetime audience with Her Majesty the Queen.32. What do theBritishMuseumand the National Gallery have in mon?A. Both have chargeable exhibitions.B. Both are on the banks of theThames.C. Both have vast spaces and special shapes.D. Both exhibit modern and contemporary art.33. If visitors want to get a better view ofLondons famous landmarks, they should visit _.A. the Tate Modern B. theBritishMuseumC. the National GalleryD. the Coca-ColaLondonEye34. In Madame Tussauds, visitors can _.A. enjoy Shakespeares worksB. talk to some famous peopleC. watch Lady Gagas performanceD. see figures of many influential people35. The Tate Modern was designed in a unique shape is in view of _.A. showing works of Western European painters such as Van Gogh, da VencciB. it being a power station beforeC. showing Londons skylineD. exbitions from prehistoric to modern times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。 Four benefits of writing by handToday is National Handwriting Day! Although we dont write like we used to, here are four ways handwriting is still helpful.Its better for learning.36 Thats because putting ink to paper stimulates (刺激) the brain.One study from xx found that the brain areas related to learning “lit up” much more when kids were asked to write words like “spaceship” by hand versus just studying the word closely.37Many famous authors prefer writing by hand to the use of a typewriter or puter. Writer Susan Sontagonce said that she penned her first drafts (草稿) before typing them up for editing later. She said, “ 38 ”A xx study seems to support Sontags preference for writing by hand: Elementary school students who wrote essays with a pen not only wrote more than their keyboard-tapping friends, but they also wrote faster and in more plete sentences. It will prevent you from being distracted (分心).The puter in front of you is really a distraction. 39 In xx, scientists even suggested that taking five-minute breaks to browse Tumblr or BuzzFeed could make you a more productive worker. However, when its time to work on that essay, have only a pen and paper in front of you.It keeps your brain sharp as you get older.40 According toTheWall Street Journal,some physicians saythat the act of writing is good exercise for those who want to keep their minds sharp as they age. A. It makes you a better writer.B. Writing is good for your brain.C. Of course, the Internet isnt all bad.D. I like the slowness of writing by hand.E. Try writing by hand at least 20 minutes each day.F. Many writers have a preference for writing by hand.G. One of the most effective ways to study is to rewrite your notes by hand.第二部分：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）era is the only place in the world that has a whistle languageWe do not know how and why it began 41 we do not know the plete history of the islandBut we can certainly imagine the reason 42 the beginning of the 43 languageThere are many deep 44 on the islandA person 45 one side of valley cannot easily 46 to a person on the other side. But he can whistle and be heard from four miles away and the record is seven milesThe people who live on the island usually 47 good teeth, and this 48 them to whistle well. They must also have good 49 so that they can hear other whistlersWe can understand why the whistle language 50 It is very useful on the island, and quite 51 to learnWhen somebody is hurt or ill, the whistle language 52 the place of telephoneIf the sick person is a long way from the town, boys and men pass the news from one to 53 .A boy guarding cattle on a hillside whistles to a man 54 from his boat. The last one is able to 55 the trouble fully and exactly to the doctor in townPeople help each other in the same way 56 a car breaks down or a cow is lostThe whistle language is 57 years old and probably it will continue to live for hundreds of years longerRadio and TV often kill the 58 ways of speaking in different parts of a countryBut on era you are nobody 59 you cannot whistlePerhaps soon after TV 60 on the island, the people there will be whistling the news and other facts and opinions41 Aunless Bbecause Ceven Dwhether42 Aof Bat Cfor Dto 43 Abody Bsign Ceye Dwhistle44 Avalleys Bholes Cwells Dmountains45 Ain Bat Con Dwith46 Ahear Bshout CturnDpoint47 Atake Bmake Chave Dhold48 Alets Bhelps Cmakes Dhas49 Aears Beyes Cteeth Dhands50Akeeps Bmunicates Cfollows Dcontinues51Aeasy Bhard Cdifficult Dgood52Aholds Btakes Cplays Dshows53Athe other Bothers Canother Dother54Ashopping Bfishing Cclimbing Dplanting55Agive Btell Csend Ddescribe56Athat Bwhich Cwhen Din which 57 Ahundreds of Ba hundred Ca hundred of Dhundred58Aespecial Bspecial Csame Dbetter59Aif Bunless Cas Dsince60Areaches Bgets C es D arrives第三部分：语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。将答案填写在答题卡的相应位置。 If you study British history, you may find the country went 61 several different names. The first name England 62 (refer) to England and Wales, but when the two countries were joi