江西省吉安市吉水中学2018-2019学年高二英语上学期开学考试试题.doc

江西省吉安市吉水中学2018-2019学年高二英语上学期开学考试试题第一部分 听力理解（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。听完每对对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What does the woman do ?A. she is owner of a bakery.B. she is a student.C. She is a lawyer.2. What does the man want to do later?A. cook dinner.B. go to the park.C. Clean the living room.3. Why is the woman complaining?A. She is hungry.B. she is cold.C. She is poor.4. What is the man looking for?A. His food.B. His newspapers.C. His computer.5.How is the man probably feeling about the fire alarm?A. Excited.B. Annoyed.C. Secure.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。听每段对各方面或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题钭给出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. What did the woman show the man?A. A sweater.B. A photo.C. A pair of shoes.7. Where does the conversation most likely take place?A In a clothing store.B. At an athletic club.C. In a shoe store.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What are the speakers mainly discussing?A. How to use Google Maps.B. How to take public transportation.C. How to get to San Francisco quickly.9. What is the man most concerned about?A. Calling Joan.B. Being on time.C. Having something to eat.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Where does the woman travel for work with Southwest Airlines?A. To Charlotte.B. To Dallas.C. To Denver.11. What does the woman like best about Southwest Airlines?A. Its price.B. Its direct flights.C. Its safety records.12. What will the man probably do next?A. Pack his bags.B. Book a flight online.C. Talk to the travel secretary.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Why does the man want some furniture?A. To receive guestsB. To have a place to sleep.C. To make his apartment look new.14. What does the woman offer to give the man?A. A sofa.B. A television.C. Two tables.15. Where will the man probably get a shelf?A. From a garage sale.B. From a furniture store.C. From his parents house.16. Whats the relationship between the speakers?A. Brother and sister.B. Friends.C. Husband and wife.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Where is the speaker?A. On a TV show.B. In a travel agency.C. Outside on a beach.18. According to the speaker, what do Hawaiian people like to do?A. Travel around the different islands.B. Sit outside.C. Grow vegetables.19. What is special about the “Big Island”?A. Its well-known for volcanoes there.B. Its cheaper to fly there.C. Its very quiet there.20. What does the speaker about Hawaii?A. The traffic.B. The cost.C. The weather.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，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。AWelcome to Holker Hall & GardensVisitor InformationHow to Get to HolkerBy Car： Follow brown signs an A590 from J36, M6. Approximate travel times: Windermere-20 minutes, Kendal-25 minutes, Lancaster-45 minutes, Manchester-1 hour 30 minutes.By Rail: The nearest station is Cark-in-Cartmel with trains to Carnforth, Lancaster Preston for connections to major cities & airports.Opening TimesSunday-Friday (closed on Saturday)11:00 am-4:00 pm,30thMarch-2nd November.Admission Charges Hall & GardensGardensAdults:12.008.00Groups:95.5Special EventsProducers Market 13th April Join us to taste a variety of fresh local food and drinks. Meet the producers and get some excellent recipe ideas. Holker Garden Festival30th MayThe event celebrate its 22ndanniversary with a great show of the very best of gardening, making it one of the most popular events in gardening. National Garden Day28th August Holker once again opens its gardens in aid of the disadvantaged. For just a small donation you can take a tour with our garden guide. Winter Market8th November This is an event for all the family. Wander among a variety of shops selling gifs while enjoying a live music show and nice street entertainment.21. How long does it probably take a tourist to drive to Holker from Manchester?A: 20 minutes.B: 25 minutes.C: 45 minutes.D: 90 minutes.22. How much should a member of a tour group pay a visit to Hall & Gardens?A: 12.00.B: 9.00.C: 8.00.D: 5.50.23. Which event will you go to if you want to see a live music show?A: Producers Market.B: Holker Garden Festival.C: National Garden Day.D: Winter Market.BMyFirstMarathon (马拉松)A month before my first marathon, one of my ankles was injured and this meant not running for two weeks, leaving me only two weeks to train. Yet, I was determined to go ahead.I remember back to my 7th year in school. In my first P.E. class, the teacher required us to run laps and then hit a softball. I didn&39;t do either well. He later informedme that I was “ not athletic ”.The idea that I wasnot athleticstuck with me for years. When I started runningin my 30s，I realized running was a battle against myself, not about competition orwhether or not I was athletic. It was all about the battle against my own body and mind.A test of wills!The night before my marathon, I dreamt that I couldn&39;t even find the finish line. I woke up sweating and nervous, but ready to prove something to myself.Shortly after crossing the start line, my shoe laces (鞋带)became untied. So Istopped to readjust. Not the start I wanted ！At mile3, I passed a sign: “ GO FOR IT, RUNNERS!”By mile 17, I became out of breath and the once injured ankle hurt badly. Despitethe pain, I stayed the course walking a bit and then running again.By mile 21, I was starving ！As I approached mile 23, I could see my wife waving a sign. She is my biggest fan. She never minded the alarm clock sounding at 4 a.m. or questioned my expenses onrunning.I was one of the final runners to finish. But I finished! And I got a medal. In fact, Igot the same medal as the one that the guy who came in first place had.Determined to be myself, move forward, free of shame and worldly labels(世俗标签)， I can now call myself amarathon winner ”.24. A month before the marathon, the author _.A: was well trainedB: felt scaredC: made up his mind to runD: lost hope25. Why did the author mention the P.E. class in his 7th year?A: To acknowledge the support of his teacher.B: To amuse the readers with a funny story.C: To show he was not talented in sports.D: To share a precious memory.26. How was the authors first marathon?A: He made it.B: He quit halfway.C: He got the first prize.D: He walked to the end.27. What does the story mainly tell us?A: A man owes his success to his family support.B: A winner is one with a great effort of will.C: Failure is the mother of success.D: One is never too old to learn.CAfter years of heated debate, gray wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park. Fourteen wolves were caught in Canada and transported to the park. By last year, the Yellowstone wolf population had grown to more than 170 wolves.Gray wolves once were seen here and there in the Yellowstone area and much of the continental United States, but they were graduallydisplacedby human development. By the 1920s, wolves had practically disappeared from the Yellowstone area. They went farther north into the deep forests of Canada, where there were fewer humans around.The disappearance of the wolves had many unexpected results. Deer and elk populations major food sources (来源) for the wolf grew rapidly. These animals consumed large amounts of vegetation (植被), which reduced plant diversity in the park. In the absence of wolves, coyote populations also grew quickly. The coyotes killed a large percentage of the park s red foxes, and completely drove away the park s beavers.As early as 1966,biologists asked the government to consider reintroducing wolves to Yellowstone Park. They hoped that wolves would be able to control the elk and coyote problems. Many farmers opposed the plan because they feared that wolves would kill their farm animals or pets. The government spent nearly 30 years coming up with a plan to reintroduce the wolvers. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service carefully monitors and manages the wolf packs in Yellowstone. Today, the debate continues over how well the gray wolf is fitting in at Yellowstone.Elk, deer, and coyote populations are down, while beavers and red fores have made a comeback. The Yellowstone wolf project has been a valuable experiment to help biologists decide whether to reintroduce wolves to other parts of the country as well.28. What is the text mainly about?A: Wildlife research in the United States.B: Plant diversity in the Yellowstone area.C: The conflict between farmers and gray wolves.D: The reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone Park.29. Whatdoestheunderlinedworddisplacedin Paragraph2mean?A: Tested.B: Separated.C: Forced out.D: Tracked down.30. What did thedisappearanceofgraywolvesbringabout？A: Damage to local ecology.B: A decline in the parks income.C: Preservation of vegetation.D: An increase in the variety of animals.31. What is the authorsattitudetowards the Yellowstonewolfproject？A: Doubtful.B: Positive.C: Disapproving.D: Uncaring.DThe Intelligent Transport team at Newcastle University have turned an electric car into a mobile laboratory named “DriveLAB” in order to understand the challenges faced by older drivers and to discover where the key stress points are.Research shows that giving up driving is one of the key reasons for a fall in health and well-being among older people, leading to them becoming more isolated(隔绝) and inactive.Led by Professor Phil Blythe, the Newcastle team are developing in-vehicle technologies for older drivers which they hope could help them to continue driving into later life.These include custom-made navigation(导航) tools, night vision systems and intelligent speed adaptations. Phil Blythe explains: “For many older people, particularly those living alone or in the country, driving is important for preserving their independence, giving them the freedom to get out and about without having to rely on others.” “But we all have to accept that as we get older our reactions slow down and this often results in people avoiding any potentially challenging driving conditions and losing confidence in their driving skills. The result is that people stop driving before they really need to.” Dr Amy Guo, the leading researcher on the older driver study, explains, “The DriveLAB is helping us to understand what the key points and difficulties are for older drivers and how we might use technology to address these problems. “For example, most of us would expect older drivers always go slower than everyone else but surprisingly, we found that in 30mph zones they struggled to keep at a constant speed and so were more likely to break the speed limit and be at risk of getting fined. Were looking at the benefits of systems which control their speed as a way of preventing that. “We hope that our work will help with technological solutions(解决方案) to ensure that older drivers stay safer behind the wheel.”32. WhatisthepurposeoftheDriveLAB?A: To explore new means of transport.B: To design new types of cars.C: To find out older drivers problems.D: To teach people traffic rules.33. Why is driving important for older people according to Phil Blythe?A: It keeps them independent.B: It helps them save time.C: It builds up their strength.D: It cures their mental illnesses.34. What do researchers hope to do for older drivers?A: Improve their driving skills.B: Develop driver-assist technologies.C: Provide tips on repairing their cars.D: Organize regular physical checkups.35. What is the best title for the text?A: A New Model Electric CarB: A Solution to Traffic ProblemsC: Driving Services for EldersD: Keeping Older Drivers on the Road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。Moving into a new home in a new neighborhood is an exciting experience. Of course, you want to make sure that you become an acceptable and valuable part of your neighborhood . the easiest way to accomplish this is to make sure you conduct yourself as a good neighbor should. _36_Perhaps one of the most important things you can do as a good neighbor is to keep your property(房产) neat, clean, and in good repair. _37_ _ By choosing to keep the outside of the home in great shape, you will help to improve the look and feel of the area.Second, take the overall appearance of the neighborhood seriously,. When going for a walk. Take a small garbage bag. _38_ This small act will let your neighbors know that you care about the area._39_ If a neighbor is going to be out of town, offer to collect mail and newspapers. If a neighbor suffers an illness, offer to do the grocery shopping . Let them know you are there to help in any way this acceptable, while still respecting the privacy of your neighbor._40_ _ By following the basic rules of respecting others, taking care of what belongs to you, and taking pride in the appearance of the neighborhood in general, you will quickly become a good neighbor that everyone appreciate.A: In general, keep an eye on their property while they are gone.B: A good neighbor is also one who likes to help out in small ways.C: Being a good neighbor is more or less about considerate behavior.D: Sometimes neighbors may go to the supermarket together to do shopping.E: Should you come across waste paper thrown out of a passing car, pick it up.F: People tend to take pride in keeping everything in their street fresh and inviting.G: Here are a few tips to help you win over everyone in the neighborhood quickly.第三部分 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 When most of us get a text message on our cell phone from an unknown person, we usually say sorry, 41 number! and move on. But when Dennis Williams 42 a text that clearly wasnt intended for him, he did something 43 . On March 19, Dennis got a group text 44 him that a couple he didnt know were at the hospital, waiting for the 45 of a baby. Congratulations! But I think someone was mistaken, Dennis 46 . The baby was born and update texts were 47 quickly from the overjoyed grandmother, Teresa. In her 48 , she didnt seem to realize that she was 49 the babys photos with a complete stranger. Well, I dont 50 you all but I will get there to take pictures with the baby, replied Dennis before asking which room the new 51 were in. Much to the familys surprise, Dennis stuck to his 52 ! He turned up at the hospital 53 gifts for the new mother Lindsey and her baby boy. Lindseys husband was totally 54 by the unexpected visit. I dont think we would have randomly invited him over but we 55 it and the gifts. Teresa 66 a photo of the chance meeting on a social networking website 57 by the touching words: What a 58 this young man was to our family! He was so 59 and kind to do this. The post has since gained the 60 of social media users all over the world, receiving more than 184,000 shares and 61,500 likes in just three days. 41.A.unlucky B. secret C. new D. wrong 42.A.received B. translated C. copied D. printed 43.A.reasonable B. special C. necessary D. practical 44.A.convincing B. reminding C. informing D. warning 45.A.wake-up B. recovery C. growth D. arrival 46.A.responded B. interrupted C. predicted D. repeated 47.A.coming in B. setting out C. passing down D. moving around 48.A.opinion B. anxiety C. excitement D. effort 49.A.comparing B. exchanging C. discussing D. sharing 50.A.accept B. know C. believe D. bother 51.A.parents B. doctors C. patients D. visitors 52.A.dream B. promise C. agenda D. principle 53.A.bearing B. collecting C. opening D. making 54.A.discouraged B. relaxed C. astonished D. defeated 55.A.admit B. need C. appreciate D. expect 56.A.found B. selected C. developed D. posted 57.A.confirmed B. simplified C. clarified D. accompanied 58.A.pity B. blessing C. relief D. problem 59.A.smart B. calm C. sweet D. fair 60.A.sympathy B. attention C. control D. trust第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填人适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。InmuchofAsia,especiallytheso-calledricebowlculturesofChina,Japan,Korea 61 Vietnam,foodisusuallyeatenwithchopsticks.Chopsticksareusuallytwolong,thinpiecesofwoodorbamboo.Theycanalsobemadeofplastic,animalboneormetal.Sometimeschopsticksarequiteartistic.Trulyelegantchopsticksmight 62 (make)ofgoldandsilverwithChinesecharacters.Skilledworkersalsocombinevarioushardwoodsandmetal 63 (create)specialdesigns.TheChinesehaveusedchopsticksforfivethousandyears.Peopleprobablycookedtheirfood