甘肃省岷县第一中学2018-2019学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷

岷县一中2018-2019学年度第二学期期中考试试题高二英语命题人：张富财 审题人：桑建栋第I卷第一部分：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、D）中，选出最佳选项。ANews ChinaCirculation (发行量): 1 Year, 12 IssuesCover Price: $47.88 Price For You: $19.99Product Description: News China is the English edition of China Newsweek. The magazine covers the latest Chinese domestic news in politics, business, society, environment, culture, sports and travels, etc. It is the first comprehensive news magazine for readers interested in China.Better LifeCirculation: 1 Year, 12 IssuesCover Price: $44.55 Price For You: $15.00Product Description: Designed for those who have a strong interest in personal lifestyle, Better Life is Americas complete home and family service magazine. It offers help with food, recipes, decorating, building, gardening, family health, money management, and education.Apple SeedsCirculation: 1 Year, 9 IssuesCover Price: $44.55 Price For You: $33.95Product Description: Apple Seeds is an award winning magazine filled with stories for kids aged from 7 to 9. The cover is very soft, providing durability (耐用性) that allows each issue to be enjoyed for many years to come. Besides, there is a big surprise for youits being sold at a more favorable discount than usual.Humor TimesCirculation: 1 Year, 12 IssuesCover Price: $36.00 Price For You: $11.95Product Description: Humor Times is for those who love to laugh! Full of cartoons and humor columns, it shows up in your mailbox once a month and keeps you smiling all year round! In todays world, you need a reason to laugh. So lets find it in Humor Times.1. What kind of people may buy News China?A. People who have an interest in personal lifestyle of the Chinese.B. People who are interested in Chinas politics, business and culture.C. People who want to enlarge the knowledge of their kids.D. People who have a strong sense of humor and love to laugh.2. Better Life can help you in _.A. beautifying your houseB. finding interesting stories for your kidsC. ordering food from restaurantsD. learning about sports and travels3. What do we know about Apple Seeds?A. It offers the biggest discount among all the magazines.B. It can be purchased as an award for your children.C. The soft cover enables it to be read and kept long.D. The magazine is going to surprise you for many years. BI was desperately nervous about becoming car-free. But eight months ago our car was hit by a passing vehicle and it was destroyed. No problem, I thought: well buy another. But the insurance payout didnt even begin to cover the costs of buying a new carI worked out that, with the loan (贷款) wed need plus petrol, insurance, parking permits and tax, we would make a payment as much as 600 a month. And thats when I had my fancy idea. Why not just give up having a car at all? I live in London. We have a railway station behind our house, a tube station 10 minutes walk away, and a bus stop at the end of the street. A new car club had just opened in our area, and one of its shiny little red Peugeot was parked nearby. If any family in Britain could live without a car, I reasoned, then surely we were that family. But my new car-free idea, sadly, wasnt shared by my family. My teenage daughters were horrified. What would their friends think about our family being “too poor to afford a car”? (I wasnt that bothered what they thought, and I suggested the girls should take the same approach.) My friends, too, were astonished at our plan. What would happen if someone got seriously ill overnight and needed to go to hospital? (an ambulance) How would the children get to and from their many events? (buses and trains) People smiled as though this was another of my mad ideas, before saying they were sure Id soon realize that a car was a necessity. Eight months on, I wonder whether well ever own a car again. The idea that you “have to” own a car, especially if you live in a city, is all in the mind. I liveand many other citizens do tooin a place that has never been better served by public transport, and yet car ownership has never been higher. We worry about rising car costs, but wed be better off asking something much more basic: do I really need a car? Certainly the answer is no, and Im a lot richer because I dared to ask the question.4. The author decided to live a car-free life partly because _.A. the cost of a new car was too muchB. the traffic jam was unbearable for himC. most families chose to go car-freeD. he was hurt in a terrible car accident5. What is the attitude of the authors family toward his plan? A. Optimistic. B. Unconcerned. C. Supportive. D. Disapproving. 6. What did the author suggest his daughters do about their friends opinion?A.Take their advice. B. Argue against it. C. Leave it alone. D. Think it over. 7. What conclusion did the author draw after the eight-month car-free life?A. A car-free life does not suit everyone.B. Life cannot go without a car. C. His life gets improved without a car. D.Life without a car is a little bit hard.CEvery year from March to October, Christian Moullec，also known as “Birdman，” takes to the skies aboard his adapted light aircraft. However, the 58-year-old Frenchmans daily 30-minute flight is not just to enjoy the impressive views，but to guide flocks (鸟群）of lesser white-fronted geese (小白额 雁）through safe migration paths which the birds can teach future generations. His deed began in 1995 when he noticed their declining population in the wilds of Lapland, Sweden. To prevent their numbers from dropping further, Moullec tried to get the threatened species to follow him along migration routes that would protect them from bird hunters.However, getting grown geese to follow his lead proved challenging. As young geese imitate and follow whomever they view as their parent, Moullec decided to raise the geese from birth. To help raise funds and awareness of his job to protect not just the geese but birds worldwide, Moullec often allows paying tourists to join him on the 30-minute-long flights aboard his aircraft. In addition to the trained birds flying alongside them, visitors，who come from as far as a 15-hour plane flight away, are treated to a variety of crane and geese species as well as breathtaking views of castles and cities. He often brings his camera along for the flights，capturing photos not just for their beauty, but for what they describe. Moullec believes the use of agricultural chemicals has done harm to wild European birds, with more than a third disappearing in the last 30 years. “Its a disaster，” he said. “My beautiful images with flying birds should be used to tell this story. ”8. Why does “Birdman” always fly to the sky on his aircraft?A. To observe geese along their migration routes.B. To follow geese through safe migration paths.C. To take visitors to operate his adapted aircraft.D. To guide geese fly safely during the migration.9.What do we know about “Birdman”？A. He is a nature lover. B.He is a bird watcher.C. He is a volunteer pilot.D.He is abird hunter.10.What does Moullec often take photos in his flights for?A. Recording the use of agricultural chemicals.B. Showing serious damage caused by chemicals.C. Describing his experiences with flying birds.D. Capturing the beautiful views of birds and cities.11. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Birdman Guides Flocks to Learn to Fly.B. Birdman Finds Birds Disappearing.C. Birdman Helps Flocks Safely Migrate.D. Birdman Protects Birds From Hunters.D In 2015，a man named Nigel Richards memorized 386, 000 words in the entire French Scrabble Dictionary in just nine weeks. However，he does not speak French. Richards impressive feat（成就，功绩） is a useful example to show how artificial intelligence worksreal AI. Both of Richard and AI take in massive amounts of data to achieve goals with unlimited memory and superman accuracy in a certain field. The potential applications for AI are extremely exciting. Because AI can outperform humans at routine tasksprovided the task is in one field with a lot of datait is technically capable of replacing hundreds of millions of white and blue collar jobs in the next 15 years or so. But not every job will be replaced by AI. In fact, four types of jobs are not at risk at all. First, there are creative jobs. AI needs to be given a goal to optimize. It cannot invent, like scientists,novelists and artists can. Second, the complex, strategic jobsexecutives, diplomats, economists go well beyond the AI limitation of single-field and Big Data. Then there are the as-yet-unknown jobs that will be created by AI. Are you worried that these three types of jobs wont employ as many people as AI will replace? Not to worry, as the fourth type is much larger： jobs where emotions are needed，such as teachers， nannies and doctors. These jobs require compassion, trust and sympathywhich AI does not have. And even if AI tried to fake it，nobody would want a robot telling them they have cancer，or a robot to babysit their children. So there will still be jobs in the age of AI. The key then must be retraining the workforce so people can do them. This must be the responsibility not just of the government, which can provide funds，but also of corporations and those who benefit most.12. What is the main purpose of paragraph 1?A. To introduce the topic.B. To mention Nigels feat.C. To stress the importance of good memory.D. To suggest humans go beyond AI in memory.13. Which of the following best explains “outperform” underlined in paragraph2?A. Be superior to B. Be equal toC. Be similar to D.Be related to14. Which of the following jobs is the most likely to be replaced?A. The writer. B.The shop assistant. C. The babysitter. D. The psychologist.15. What does the text suggest people do about job replacement of AI?A. Limit the application of AI to a certain degree.B. Get more support from the government.C. Apply for the donation from companies.D. Upgrade themselves all the time.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人空白处的最佳选项。其中有两项为多余选项。 Most people want to find ways to travel inexpensively. The following are the secrets of traveling on the cheap.Use cashback websitesAccording to travel blogger James Cave,using T puts more dollars in your account “Cashback websites like Topcashback .com give you back the commission(回扣) that they would normally get from referring you to a booking website” Cave explains. “ 16 . It may not seem much, but over a week that could end up being close to 100.” Cashback websites also work with car hire, travel insurance companies, and hundreds of other travel companies. “ 17 ,”he adds.Consider house sittingIf youre a pet owner, what do you do with your beloved pet? 18 , many pet owners ofter up their house to travelers in exchange for pet sitting. “In return for feeding the cat, walking the dog, and doing whatever else the homeowner needs, you get to stay in the persons house for free. Cave says. Try checking out TrustH to list your own proper（财产) or book a stay abroad. 19 World traveler Brian Corsetti says an often overlooked way to save money is to strike up a conversation with a local. Not only is it great to be friendly, but people who live in popular destinations know the best ways to find sales or inexpensive eats, which can help you avoid falling into tourist traps. 20 . Instead of going to a restaurant, you stop by the home of a local, who will prepare traditional food for much less, giving you a glimpse（一瞥）into how locals really live and eat.A. Get to know the localsB. Find the best way to travelC. Instead of paying for expensive boarding feesD. Together, it all adds up to big vacation savingsE. Because of so many super-inexpensive airlinesF. You could expect to save around $5 to $ 10 a night on a $100 nightly bookingG. For another one-of-a-kind experience abroad, consider sharing a meal via EatWith第二部分：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、D中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 “Look Mom, he paints like me!” Eight-year-old Alexandra Nechita had just discovered Pablo Picassos artwork for the first time. The art world 21 and began to call Alexandra the “Petite（小的） Picasso.” This 22 artist has been turning heads in the art world ever since.Even at age two, Alexandra 23 nearly all her time on her colouring books. 24 their daughter spent too much time alone, Alexandras parents took her colouring books away. They 25 she d start to jump rope or play with dolls. But taking away her 26 was like taking the oxygen out of her life. Alexandra began to colour on paper her mother 27 home from office.When Alexandra was four, her parents began to notice the figures she 28 . They were abstract and 29 Picassos work, with four eyes and two faces. She 30 painting with watercolours and then with other paints.Alexandras classmates would sometimes 31 her paintings. But her 32 school teacher saw talent in her drawings. She helped eight-year-old Alexandra organise her first 33 at a local library.Within a year, Alexandra had several other exhibitions. By then, she had 34 more than 250 paintings. Her exhibition at the famous Mary Paxon Gallery brought her to the 35 of national art critics（评论家）She began to 36 on television, in news and talk shows around AmericaToday, Alexandra 37 paints in her special style. Admirers have spent a large amount of money purchasing her paintings. But the 38 doesn t seem to have affected her negatively (消极地） Through various charities, Alexandra shares her wealth with those 39 around the world. And 40 Alexandra continues to paint, the world will be blessed to experience more of her love for life and art.21. A. improvedB. agreedC. waitedD. broke22.A. friendlyB. talentedC. worriedD. honest23.A. spentB. forgotC. rememberedD. wasted24.A. AfraidB. SureC. ProudD. Ashamed25.A. promisedB. provedC. reportedD. hoped26.A. phonesB. ropesC. coloursD. dolls27.A. calledB. droveC. broughtD. sent28.A. drewB. countedC. explainedD. met29.A. referred toB. looked likeC. consisted ofD. depended on30.A. stoppedB. startedC. suggestedD. avoided31.A. learn fromB. seek forC. point atD. laugh at32.A. medicalB. highC. primaryD. previous33.A. conferenceB. systemC. partyD. exhibition34.A. completedB. usedC. copiedD. lost35.A. roleB. tasteC. selectionD. attention36.A. appearB. perform C. shopD. train37.A. directlyB. suddenlyC. stillD. seldom38.A. styleB. timeC. energyD. money39.A. on holidayB. in powerC. on dutyD. .in need40.A. unlessB. whetherC. asD. though第II卷第二部分：英语知识运用语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容。（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。For the first time in 94 years, the Palace Museum has extended its opening hours，allowing the public to celebrate the Lantern Festival at night in the ancient palace. About 3,000 lucky visitors received free tickets from the government, among 41 was Zhang Zhifu，a 77-year-old public security volunteer. Its a mark of gratitude for her volunteer work. “It is 42 (true) an honor to be granted this special privilege，” Zhang said. To guarantee the 43 (safe) of the palace，festival organizers 44 (plan) this years Lantern Festival event used LED lights rather than traditional paper lanterns and red candles. Its a fascinating event for visitors to absorb 45 (they) in the festive atmosphere in the museum. Discussion of the Palace Museums new look lit up social media following Tuesdays display. Since he became director of the Palace Museum, Shan Jixiang 46 (bring) many changes to the worlds 47 (large) imperial complex (建筑群）.Once in a speech the 64-year-old director shared his idea about how to make traditional 48 (treasure) come alive again. He said，“ 49 matters to a museum is not how many visitors they have, but how close they are 50 peoples daily lives. ” 短文改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（）,并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线,并在该词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（从第l1处起）不计分。Im Wang Ping , one of your classmate from Sports club. I am writing to ask you that you are available this weekend. Some of my classmates , included me, w