2018-2019学年高二英语上学期第十四次双周考试题.doc

2018-2019学年高二英语上学期第十四次双周考试题第一部分 听力（略）第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第节(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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Shakespeares Globe Exhibition & Tour is a unique international resource to explore Shakespeares works. Open all year round, it gives you an opportunity to learn more about the most famous writer, Shakespeare, and helps you seek to further the experience and international understanding of him. Group Visits to the Exhibition & Tour Opening HoursTheatre Tours:Monday to Sunday 9:30 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Exhibition:Monday to Sunday 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Groups of 15 people or more are required to pre-book their visit, and each group will have its own tour guide. To make a reservation， please fill in a Group Request Form and return it to us via email.Getting HereShakespeares Globe 21 New Globe Walk, London SE1 9DT, UK.Weve recently strengthened security, with all bags being checked. Please arrive in good time, dont bring any large bags and check the calendar before your visit or call +44 2079021500 to find out our latest opening times.Visitors are advised to arrive by public transport or by taxi. There is a car park on Thames Exchange on the north aide of Southwark Bridge.Black cabs may be found all year round on Southwark Bridge. It may also be possible to pick one up from outside the main foyer (门厅) on New Globe Walk.Exhibition and Tour PricesExhibition & Globe Theatre Tour Adult: 15.00 Senior (60+): 13.50 Student (with valid ID): 11.50 Child (5-15): 8.00 plimentary: Every 16th person freeWhere to catSwan at Shakespeares Globe serves modem British seasonal food for dinner, afternoon tea or drinks in our beautiful bar and restaurant on the second floor. Available for pre- and post-theatre dining.Swan RestaurantMonday Friday: 12 noon-2:30 p.m.6:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m.Saturday: 12 noon-3:30 p.m.6:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m.Sunday: 12 noon-9:00 p.m.21. Visitors can go to the exhibition .A. at 2: 00 p.m. on FridayB. at 6:00 p.m. on SundayC. at 5: 30 p.m. on SaturdayD. at 8: 30 a.m. on Monday22. If a group of 20 children visit the Exhibition & Tour, .A. they will pay 160 for tickets in allB. they will get a tour guide of their ownC. they must be acpanied by an adultD. they need to call for a reservation in advance23. Which of the following applies to visitors?A. They can bring any bags when entering.B. They can only take public transport there.C. They can take a taxi on Southwark Bridge.D. They can park on the south of Southwark Bridge.24. What can we know about Swan Restaurant?A. It only serves food before the theatre.B. It doesnt serve afternoon tea on Sunday.C. It serves three meals, drinks and afternoon tea.D. Its closed after 2:30 p.m. and before 6:00 p.m. on workdays.BThe family had just moved to Rhode Island, and the young woman was feeling sad. After all, it was Mothers Day and 800 miles separated her from her parents in Ohio.She had called her mother that morning to wish her a happy Mothers Day. As they talked, the young woman could almost smell the purple lilacs (丁香) hanging outside her parents back door.Later, when she mentioned to her husband how she missed those lilacs, he jumped up from his chair. “I know where we can find you all the lilacs you want, he said. “Get the kids and e on.”So off they went, driving on the country roads of northern Rhode Island. Eventually, he stopped the car.“e with me,” he said. “Over that hill is an old cave, and there are lilacs all around it. Go and pick a few.”The woman wandered among the lilacs. Carefully, she picked some out. She was in no hurry, enjoying each blossom as a rare and delicate treasure. Finally, though, they returned to their car for the trip home. When they were almost home, she suddenly shouted to her husband, “Stop the car. Stop right here!” In a second, the woman was out of the car and hurrying up a nearby grassy slope with the lilacs still in her arms. At the top of the hill was a nursing home and, because it was such a beautiful spring day, the patients were outdoors.The young woman found an elderly patient sitting in her wheelchair, alone. She handed her some lilacs. The old woman lifted her head and smiled. Then the young woman left. As the car pulled away, the woman in the wheelchair waved and held the lilacs tightly.The mother told her kids that she didnt know the old woman but she needed those flowers more than she did.The next day the husband bought half a dozen young lilac bushes and planted them around their yard, and several times since then he has added more.Now, every May, their yard is smelling of lilacs. Every Mothers Day they remember the smile on that lonely old womans face.25. Why did the young woman feel unhappy on Mothers Day?A. She smelled the lilacs in her hometown.B. She wasnt satisfied with her present life.C. She missed her mother and her hometown.D. She didnt get any gifts from her husband.26. Why did the young woman give some lilacs to the old woman?A. The old woman looked like her mother.B. The old woman reminded her of her mother.C. She wanted to set a good example for her kids.D. She could sense the loneliness of the old woman.27. What can we conclude from the passage?A. The young woman was kind-hearted and full of love and sympathy.B. The husband thought that they ought to visit his wifes parents often.C. young woman often went to the countryside to gather some flowers.D. Her husband loved flowers himself and often bought some for the family. CAfter years of trying, our neighbor, convinced my parents that ice fishing would be a fun winter break from our Minnesota dairy farm. Before that, their idea of entertainment involved driving to the countryside to see how the neighborscrops were growing.My parents eventually built a fish house and set it up on Wood Lake, 30 minutes away in Wisconsin. Our favorite fishing spot was across the lake. Every time we arrived, somebody had usually made a clear path across the ice. The fish houses were together at the best fishing spots, forming a neighborhood of sorts.Our house was large enough, so all four of us could fish at the same time. Youd think ice fishing would be cold, but we had a small stove inside, and we put snow around the bottom of the house to keep the wind from blowing underneath.Besides the thrill of watching your bobber (浮标) dip below the water, lunch was always the highlight of the day. Mom would fry pork or hamburgers on a grill. The smell of cooking meat was the envy of every other fish house in the neighborhood. Our days passed with a mix of quiet time and family chatter. We talked about the farm or school. And of course, we shared fishing advice. My brother and I also took breaks and explored the snow and ice. We were careful not to make much noise on the ice close to the houses, as we all were sure that it would scare the fish away.Part of the fun of ice fishing was learning to understand and trust the sounds of the frozen lake. People who have never tried ice fishing may not think it sounds very exciting, but it was for us. Fishing trips were an adventure. We didnt always catch fish, but we always brought home great memories of a day with family and friends28. Why did the authors parents turn to ice fishing?A. They had never had a fun winter break before.B. They got tired of driving around the countryside.C. Their neighbors managed to persuade them to do so.D. They were invited to visit their neighbors fish house.29. Which word can best describe the fish house of the authors family? A. Untidy.B. Warm.C. Freezing.D. Crowded.30. What can we know about the people around the familys fish house?A. They always envied each other.B. They never talked to each other.C. They shared lunch with each other.D. They shared the hobby of ice fishing.31. What did the author think could be the best part of ice fishing?A. Surprise and adventure.B. Exploring the snow and ice.C. The excitement of catching fish.D. Quality time with family and friends.DNext time you raise an eyebrow at the views of your partners, friends, siblings (兄弟姐妹) or colleagues, remember they could be helping to make you smarter.New research shows that intelligence is not fixed but can be improved throughout adulthood by family members, bright mates and intellectually challenging (考验智慧的) careers. The study challenges the monly held belief that intelligence is fixed by the age of about 18.Current scientific consensus (共识) suggests that intelligence is controlled by genes, with environmental factors such as schooling and nutrition playing a part up to this age. After this point, IQ scores bee steady.But James Flynn, professor of political studies and psychology at the University of Otago in New Zealand, argues that people can upgrade their own intelligence throughout their lives. He believes intellectual stimulation (刺激) from others is important as “the brain seems to be rather like a muscle the more you use it, the stronger it gets”. However, the opposite is also true - so people sharing a home or workplace with those who are intellectually disabled risk seeing their IQ levels fall as a result.Professor Flynn analyzed US intelligence tests from the last 65 years and created new IQ “age tables”. He found a bright 10-year-old with brothers and sisters of average intelligence will suffer a 5-10-point IQ disadvantage pared to a similar child with equally bright brothers and sisters. However, children with a low IQ could gain 6-8 points by having brighter brothers and sisters and special education treatment to help pull them up.Professor Flynn concluded that although genetics and early life experiences determine about 80% of intelligence, the remaining 20% is linked to lifestyle. This means people can raise their IQ, or allow it to fall, by 10 points or more. He suggests the best way to improve IQ levels is to socialize with brighter friends, and find an intellectually challenging job.32. What did people use to believe according to the passage?A. Peoples IQ levels fall as they age.B. It is wise to share family members views.C. People cannot improve their intelligence during adulthood.D. Doing something challenging is good for ones intelligence.33. The underlined word “upgrade” in Paragraph 4 probably means “ ”.A. controlB. trainC. keepD. improve34. Which can help improve ones intelligence according to Professor Flynn?A. Making many friends.B. Staying with smarter people.C. Doing exercise every day.D. Learning from brothers or sisters.35. What is the authors purpose in writing this passage?A. To inform.B. To advertise.C. To entertain.D. To persuade.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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 A hobby is an investment of time. It also can be an investment of money and mitment. Many people choose to develop more than one type of hobby. 1.When it es to choosing the hobby, consider the following factors. Hobbies are usually an activity of some sort that brings out a certain skill that you have. When you have a talent like painting or woodworking, it can be easy to determine which hobby suits your skill. 2.Skill can be developed and challenged as you go along. It is not a necessary requirement. A hobby is fitting because you love it, not because youre a professional at it. Some people particularly enjoy taking part in hobbies that they can do in a group with others. It can be a lot more fun to bee a member of a hobby group than to sit alone in your basement. 3.Its important to share interests and network with other hobby enthusiasts that do what you do. Hobbies are generally an activity that you undertake because of the joy it brings you. Of course many people have discovered the joy that also es with a hobby that earns you a living. 4.Just make sure you make the choice that fits your lifestyle and personal preference. 5.But most of the skilled hobbies like art, building or writing have a series of lessons or tutorials that you can take to further your skills. In some cases its a really good idea to take lessons, especially if you are clueless as to where or how to begin. Step by step books for most hobbies can often be found in bookstores as well.A. However, hobbies dont have to be skill related.B. Most hobbies can easily be done within your own home, at your leisure.C. Look one up or start your own.D. Read hobby books to learn more about your chosen hobby!E. Make a list of things that you enjoy or dont know about.F. It can be a necessary part of selecting the hobby that is right for you.G. Whether its full time, part time or not at all, you must decide whether your hobby applies to you.第三部分 语言知识运用（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A、B、C和D四个选项中，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。Our school has a weekly “Parents View” program. Around four years ago, I 41 a call from the headmaster to e to the “Parents View” talk the next morning. After the call I became very nervous and 42 . Many negative thoughts were crowding in. One of them was to call the headmaster with 43 and tell him that I could not e. Finally, I 44 some courage. I thought, 45 I missed this opportunity, surely the school would never 46 me again to any of their programs. So, I 47 to go and speak.When my turn came and I started speaking, my heartbeat increased and my mouth went 48 . I wasnt even able to read the written speech 49 . Worse still, I was not 50 of where I was standing and what I was reading.After my speech, I met with the headmaster and 51 what happened to me. He told me that this happened to everyone. Even great 52 faced the same things when they started. He 53 that I should e again.I prepared a topic of talk for the next occasion. This time I was somehow fortable but not very confident. Afterwards, I met with the headmaster again and told him about the 54 I felt I had made. He was 55 enough to invite me again, but this time to give a 56 to the teachers.I prepared and practiced day and night. With the blessing of God, this went very well and was 57 by the headmaster as well as the teachers because they knew where I started from. They encouraged me and praised my 58 .After delivering this presentation successfully, I became 59 . I learned that everything is possible if we have 60 to take the first step.41. A. receivedB. madeC. returnedD. found 42. A. terribleB. anxious C. disappointedD. sad43. A. cautionB. excitement C. regret D. surprise44. A. offeredB. gatheredC. lostD. kept45. A. sinceB. whileC. becauseD. if46. A. inviteB. takeC. begD. send47. A. refusedB. expectedC. decidedD. hesitated48. A. hotB. dryC. openD. full49. A. properlyB. loudlyC. seriouslyD. actively50. A. carefulB. afraidC. proudD. aware51. A. realizedB. askedC. explainedD. concluded52. A. speakersB. teachersC. parentsD. headmasters53. A. admittedB. urgedC. mandedD. declared54. A. differenceB. changeC. promiseD. progress55. A. kindB. generousC. stubbornD. eager56. A. messageB. lessonC. presentationD. ment57. A. recognizedB. appreciatedC. respectedD. allowed58. A. choicesB. memoriesC. programsD. efforts59. A. popularB. uniqueC. confidentD. famous60. A. optimismB. luckC. timeD. courage 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案填写在答题卡相应的位置上。My grandpa often took me to the market when I was little. One day, after our shopping finished, we were about to go home. Then it 61 (begin） to pour with rain. We could do nothing but look at the grey sky 62 we had no umbrella. As the rain was not stopping, my grandpa went to buy an umbrella, 63 cost him 10 dollars.My grandpa carried me and held the umbrella 64 the other hand. Neither of US talked and I could only hear the noise of the rain. A few minutes later, I looked down, finding my grandpas trousers wet through and his shoes 65 (ruin). After seeing this, I looked at myself and found that I was dry and warm. It was very cold outside, but it didnt matter because my grandpas arm was so warm and safe.After that day, I changed my life. When it was raining, we two would go out with the umbrella and he would tell me about his past and 66 he thought about life. I will never forget those days.When I was seven, my grandpa left me for ever. After his funeral (葬礼), it was raining 67 ( heavy). Nobo