江西省南昌市2018_2019学年高二英语上学期期中试题.docx

20182019学年度第一学期高二英语期中联考试卷本试卷分四个部分 考试时间120分钟第一部分：听力(共两节, 满分30分)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个小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. How did the woman come here?A. By car. B. By bus.C. By taxi.2. Where is Dick now?A. At school.B. In the hospital.C. In the gym.3. What will the man probably do next?A. Eat out for lunch.B. Go back to his work. C. Pick up Jenny.4. Whats the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Guide and tourist.B. Professor and student.C. Salesman and customer.5. Why does the woman call the man?A. To offer a job.B. To sell an apartment.C. To arrange an interview.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、7题。6. Where are the speakers?A. In the store.B. In the hotel.C. In the police station.7. What does the woman need to do first?A. Take a photo.B. Fill in a form.C. Show her ID card.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What does Hawaiian food remind the man of?A. The good memories of childhood.B. The special occasions in Hawaii.C. The charming scenery of Hawaii.9. What can we know about Hawaiian food?A. It is cooked for over eight hours.B. It is cooked underground.C. It contains much sugar.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What does the woman want to do?A. Ask a question.B. Borrow a book.C. Loot at some paper dolls.11. What does the man think of the story?A. Too simple. B. Very exciting.C. Too boring.12. When did the man start to read that authors books?A. About four months ago.B. About two years ago.C. About four years ago.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. When was the meeting scheduled to be held?A. On Monday.B. On Tuesday.C. On Thursday.14. How long will the meeting last?A. About 2 hours.B. About 3 hours.C. About 4 hours.15. What does Susan need to book?A. A flight.B. A table.C. A meeting room.16. What does the woman ask Susan to prepare for lunch?A. Drinks and sandwiches.B. Coffee and hamburgers.C. Drinks and hot dogs.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Why is Rita absent from Lizs birthday party?A. She has to study for the test.B. She has to take a class.C. She is sick.18. What is Lizs sister doing?A. Doing Lizs hair.B. Blowing up balloons.C. Making a chocolate cake.19. Where is Liz having the birthday party?A. In the living room.B. In the park.C. In the garden.20. Who are away on holiday?A. Lizs uncle and aunt.B. Some of Lizs friends.C. Lizs grandparents.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，然后从各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。AWanted Someone for a KissWere looking for producers to join us in the second of London 100 FM. Youll work on the stations music programs. Music production experience in radio is necessary, along with rich knowledge of modern dance music. Please apply in writing to Producer Vacancies, Kiss 100.Father ChristmasWere looking for a very special person preferably over 40, to fill our Father Christmas suit.Working days: Every Saturday form November 24 to December 15 and every day from December 17 to December 24 except Sunday, 10:3016:00Excellent pay. Please contact the Enterprise Shopping Center, Station Parade, Eastbourne.Accountants AssistantWhen you join them in our Revenue Administration Unit, you will be providing assistance within all parts of the Revenue Division, dealing with post and other general duties. If you are educated to GCSE grade C level we would like to talk to you. This position is equally suitable for a school leaver or for somebody who has office experience.Software TrainerIf you are aged 2445 and have experience in teaching and training，you could be the person we are looking for. You should be good at the computer and have some experience in program writing. You will be allowed to make our decision, and to design courses as well as present them. Pay upward of 15,000 for the right person. Please apply by sending your CV（简历）to Mrs. R. Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.21. Who should you get in touch with if you hope to work in a radio station?A. Wealden District Council.B. Mrs. R. Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.C. Producer Vacancies, Kiss 100.D. The Enterprise Shopping Center.22. We learn from the Ads that the Enterprise Shopping Center needs a person who _.A. is aged between 24 and 40.B. can work for about a month.C. may do some training work.D. should deal with general duties.23. Which position is open to recent school graduates?A. Accountants Assistant.B. Software Trainer.C. Producer, London Kiss.D. Father Christmas.24. What kind of person would probably apply to Palmlace Limited?A. One with GCSE grade C level.B. One with some office experience.C. One trained in producing music programs.D. One having good computer knowledge.BAs we all know, trees are important to our life. They provide us with food, wood and most importantly, oxygen. Now there is one more thing we can add to this list - blocking out harmful bacteria in water. The discovery was made by some scientists and high school students who were seeking for a natural water filter(过滤器)one that can help people in developing countries that dont have access to modern water systems. The researchers, led by Rohit Karnik, a professor, decided to turn to trees for help because they were able to allow liquid to flow through while blocking out air bubbles(气泡).They began by cutting 1.5-inch-wide sections of the tree bark from the branch of a white pine tree. The researchers then tested the woods filtering ability by pouring water containing red dye particles(颗粒)of different sizes through. To their surprise, they found it was effective in trapping all the particles. Encouraged, the team did another experiment with water containing bacteria. Sure enough, the bark held back 99% of the bacteria, allowing only 1% to flow through.Mr Karnik said the bark was able to filter water containing much smaller particles. This means that it can be used to get rid of most of the bacteria. However, what troubles them is that the tree bark cannot hold back viruses, which tend to be much smaller. Though the experiment is successful, we must remember one thing- the bark only works when damp. This means that before this natural filter can be put to practical use, the researchers will have to figure out how to keep the bark damp, or find a way to keep the barks great filtering ability even when its dry. But the study is not done. The researchers plan on testing other types of trees, including those flowering trees. They think those may be more effective in trapping smaller particles and even viruses.25. How will the discovery affect the world? A. Clean water will be more accessible in developing countries. B. There will be no water pollution around the world.C. More pine trees will be planted around the world. D. No harmful bacteria will be found in water.26. What troubles the researchers when they use the tree bark as a water filter? A .Not all bacteria can be held back. B. The tree bark should be wet. C. Its hard to remove air bubbles. D. Viruses cannot be prevented.27. In which column of a newspaper can we read this text? A. Society. B. Culture. C. Science. D. Lifestyle.COne of the many great lines in the movie Apollo 13 came from Ed Harris, who played NASA Director of Operations, Gene Kranz. The famous line was, “Gentleman, failure is not an option.” He said the words because he had a clear purpose that the three astronauts trapped in space must be sent home safely. The driving force behind their seeking of a solution was motivated by a true purpose.Here is the simple principle. If you have a big enough “why” in life, you will always figure out the “how”. A person without a purpose in life is like a boat without a rudder, floating aimlessly without a direction and going nowhere. In all walks of life, when referring to someones success, we often hear the words “focus and determination”. But Merriam Webster defines the word “purpose” as the reason why something is done, a feeling of being determined to achieve an outcome. There are many talented and intelligent people in the world that are unsuccessful because they lack direction. I believe that our life depends on our purpose. Whether youre single or in a team, having a purpose allows you to start, evaluate, and improve your talents or abilities helps you find your path in life and achieve your success finally.A friend of mine once told me that the most motivating speech he had ever heard was just three short words. It came from his wife when she said, “Honey Im pregnant.” He said those few words instantly motivated him because he now had a big “why” in his life, a purpose to work hard to support his family. In fact, when your “why” gets bigger, you get better because you stop holding back and youll go all out. Its why you often hear about some great people perform superhuman actions when failure is not an option!28. Whatdoestheunderlinedword“rudder” inparagraph2referto?A. Somethingthatgetstheboatstarted.B. Somethingthatdirectstheboattoacertainplace.C. Somethingthatmakestheboatfloat.D. Thereasonforwhichtheboatisbuilt.29. WhatisthemostimportantthingforsuccessaccordingtoMerriamWebster?A. Purpose.B. Intelligence.C. Determination.D. Talent.30. Theauthorgiveshisfriendsexampletoshow_.A. howpeoplecangetsuccessmoreeasily.B. thatapurposecanmakepeopletrytheirbest.C. thatfamilyloveisveryimportantinourdailylife.D. whywordscanmotivatepeopleeasily.31. Whatdoestheauthormainlytellusinthispassage?A. Tobesuccessfulperson.B. Togetridoffailure.C. Tohaveabig“why”inlife.D. Tomakearightchoice.DThe roughness of a sharks skin has a surprisingly useful quality - it can keep away some bacteria. Surfaces that are like sharkskin can even keep away “superbugs”. These disease-causing bacteria cause a global health threat because they resist conventional bacteria-fighting chemicals.A company has been developing the sharkskintexture(织物). With its tinyridges(脊) just 3 micrometers tall, the texture feels smooth to the touch. The company, Sharklet Technologies in Aurora, Colo., wants to place the texture on medical equipment and other surfaces that could host bacteria.The inventor of the sharkskin texture is Anthony Brennan. Brennan wasnt initially trying to fight superbugs. The U. S. Navy wanted to learn how to keepalgae (海藻) off the bodies of its ships. Brennan tried to create a surface that, if an organism came to it, it would find it too unstable to attach to.He tested panels with various coatings, dipping them into the water and hoping theyd come out clean. Just then, Brennan spotted a hugesubmarine(潜艇) returning to port. Covered with algae, it looked like a big whale. Like large boats, whales and other marine animals have “crusty” skin due to the build-up of algae. But sharks skin stays remarkably clear.The question was why. “I wonder what their skin is made of” he thought. Viewed under a microscope, the sharks skin had a pattern of dips and ridges. He included the shark skin pattern on his test panels and that cut the build-up of green algae by 85 percent. Brennan later discovered, somewhat by accident, that this same texture also prevents the attachment of bacteria, including those that cause human diseases.New tests have now measured how well the texture keeps away bacteria. Sharkskin-inspired surfaces collect and hold 94 percent fewer bacteria than do smooth surfaces. The surfaces even perform better than copper, a widely used bacteria-fighter.32. We can learn that Brennans Sharkskin texture feels _.A. hard B. rough C. smooth D. heavy33. According to the text, Brennan intended to invent something _.A. that is as smooth as whales skinB. that prevents organisms attaching to it C. that has the same texture as whalesD. that has a stable surface for algae to attach to34. We can infer that Brennans finding is a good example of _.A. how clever scientists are in fighting bacteriaB. how bacteria are easy to kill on smooth surfacesC. how bacteria live on sharkskin-inspired surfacesD. how researchers can learn useful tips from nature 35. If the text continues, it may discuss _.A. how the sharkskin texture worksB. why sharks have smooth skinC. what sharks skin is made ofD. whether the sharkskin texture is useful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得最佳选项，选项中有两个选项为多余选项。What is lifes greatest gift? 36 Choice is the ability to select one course of action from a set of alternatives to achieve a goal. What is so great about choice? It transforms us from dumb animals into artists. Each of us becomes another Michelangelo. Choice is nothing other than the tool we use to sculpt(雕刻)our life. The tool doesnt come free, however, for the price of choice is responsibility. 37 The reward is happiness. Life is not still. It is a flow. 38 We constantly need to monitor where we are on our journey. We need to ask questions: Am I moving closer to my goals? If not, what corrective measures can I take? What action will I take now to readjust(再调整)myself to my goals? Choice is power. Choice is at the heart of life. It is the creative power of life.39 And your life becomes more convenient or comfortable because of them. For example, you decide which stores to shop at and which gas station to go to. But the decisions that we make to sculpt our life are far more important than deciding where to shop. The more we appreciate the difference between minor and major decisions, the greater the probability that we will experience happiness and fulfillment.All chess-lovers realise that it isnt necessary to win to enjoy the game. The pleasure is in the playing. Life is like a chess game. 40A. You have to make choices every day.B. It is free will or choice.C. But when we accept and carry it out, we get a great return.D. Choose to shoulder responsibilities not because you have to,but because you want to.E. Life is full of hard choices, and the bigger they are, the harder they get.F. Make the best moves you can under the circumstances.G. Every choice we make leads us closer to or farther from our goals.第三部分：语言知识运用 （共两节，满分45分）第一节：完型填空（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。 The first hint(提示) of what would become my lifes gift to this world came one night. I wrote a 41._ to my mom and dad. I was a young teenager and it was the first time that I had 42._ written something that wasnt a school assignment. That night I just felt 43._ to let mom and dad know how much I loved them. Being too shy to 44._ these things face to face, though, I wrote them down in a note for my 45._ to find after I went to bed.Later that night I 46._ a gentle knocking at my door. 47._. I walked over to it and opened it up. There were mom and dad with a look of such love on their 48._. With trembling arms they hugged me awake and 49._ me for my note. Seeing the happiness I had given them made my own heart 50._ for joy. I was amazed that my simple 51._ could have touched them so. It was the first time that I could ever 52._ seeing my dad cry.That beautiful 53._ has stayed alive in my soul ever since. I wrote my first story and 54._ it to the local county paper and later I 55._ to share my stories online with thousands of people all over this world.Dont be 56._ about sharing your many gifts with this world. It doesnt matter 57._ they are. They can be smiles and hugs. And they can be acts of 58._. They can even be a 59._ note written with love. All that 60._ is that you share them and that you use them to make this world a little peaceful.41. A. poster B. record C. note D. diary42. A. ever B. still C. also D. even 43. A. excited B. surprised C. interested D. puzzled44. A. keep B. say C. promise D. regret45. A. friends B. classmates C. parents D. relatives 46. A. received B. observed C. felt D. heard47. A. Sadly B. Sleepily C. Luckily D. Suddenly48. A. faces B. hands C. heads D. backs49. A. blamed B. helped C. encouraged D. thanked 50. A. move B. rise C. jump D. start51. A. words B. gestures C. apologies D. problems52. A. remember B. avoid C. enjoy D. forget 53. A. dream B. theory C. result D. memory 54. A. changed B. threw C. sent D. passed 55. A. expected B. refused C. began D. agreed 56. A. kind B. shy C. angry D. happy 57. A. which B. what C. where D. when58. A. evidence B. finance C. kindness D. revolution 59. A. simple B. funny C. humorous D. strange 60. A. matters B. deserves C. happens D. remains第二节（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（一个单词）或括号内单纯的正确形式。 Nowadays reference books have become a problem of great concern to 61._ the teachers and the students. There are many kinds of reference books available in the book market. The smart use of these books is certainly 62._（benefit）, but the misuse and overuse of them may cause a lot of problems.First of all, reference books mig