广西柳州市高级中学2018_2019学年高二英语下学期期中试题.docx

广西柳州市高级中学2018-2019学年高二英语下学期期中试题第一部分 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短对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. When does the store open? A. At 8 a.m.B. At 7 a.m.C. At 6 a.m.2. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a hotel.B. In a restaurant. C. In a supermarket.3. What did the man forget to bring this time? A. His keys.B. His phone. C. His wallet. 4. How much is the entrance fee for a student? A. $30.B. $20.C. $12.5. Where did the man have his advanced study? A. In the U.S.B. In France. C. In Britain.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段村料，回答第6、7题。6. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. What to do during the summer vacation. B. Whether to go to the Grand Canyon. C. When to leave for Los Angles. 7. How will the man go to Los Angeles? A. By car.B. By train.C. By plane.听第7段材料。回答第8至10题。8. What is the matter with the womans shoes? A. She doesnt like the color. B. One of them has a black mark. C. They are not the womans size.9. What did the woman want to do with the shoes? A. Change them.B. Return them.C. Keep them.10. How does the man feel about the womans experience? A. Surprised.B. Excited.C. Disappointed.听第8段村料，回第11至13题。11. What did the man do in a hotel in Malaga? A. He cooked in the kitchen. B. He delivered food and drink. C. He worked at the front desk.12. What makes the man work hard? A. The desire to learn. B. The need to support his family. C. The hunger for a great success.13. What will the speakers discuss next?A. The salary.B. The requirements. C The working hours.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题14. When did the man win a local photo competition? A. At the age of eight.B. At the age of twelve.C. At the age of twenty. 15. What was the weather like when the photo was taken? A. Sunny. B. Windy.C. Rainy. 16. What was the picture about? A. Kids playing in the water. B. Kids drinking water. C. Kids walking along the road.17. Where will the speakers probably go next? A. To a caf.B. To a gallery. C. To a square听第10段材料，回答第1至20题18. How many golds did Michael Johnson win? A. 4. B. 8. C. 12.19. Why didnt Michael Johnson take part in the 1988 Olympics? A. He was seriously ill. B. He wasnt selected due to an injury. C. He dropped out two weeks before the start.20. What did Michael Johnson think of press attention? A. It made him exceptional. B. It made him feel slightly angry. C. It made him more popular.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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AIf you have come to Britain, there are some beautiful places you cant miss. Below are four that you can enjoy during your trip to Britain.CotswoldsThe Cotswolds are a range of hills measuring about 2,000 square kilometers, designated as an area of outstanding beauty and shared by countries of Somerset, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire. Sometimes known as “The Heart of England”, the hills are small but perfectly formed and dotted with pleasant towns and well-preserved old villages inhabited mainly by well-preserved old English folk.BathBath is a historic Roman and Georgian spa city. It is a World Heritage (遗产) site, situated in 100 miles west of London and 15miles southeast of the nearest big city, Bristol. A unique city, Bath is famous for its hot springs, Roman period baths, medieval heritage and stately Georgain architecture. The famous English writer Jane Austen spent some time there, and her novel is a satire of the social life of the city at the time. Many of the sites she mentioned are still able to be visited in the city today. Much WenlockThe Shropshire town of Much Wenlock is a characteristically English town, off the beaten track, but well worth a visit. Not only is Much Wenlock a stunning beautiful medieval town, but it also played a part in the birth of the modern Olympic Games. Much Wenlock is the birthplace of William Penny Brookes, the inspiration for the modern Olympic Movement and founder of the Wenlock Olympian society. In recognition of its sporting heritage, the 2012 London Olympic Games named one of their mascots Wenlock.Castle CombeNestled in a wooded Cotswold valley, with the ambling Bybrook River flowing through its heart, Castle Combe is a truly delightful example of the traditional English village. Architecturally, little has changed since the 15th century. There are no street lights or TV aerials and you enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, and you will understand why it has won the “Prettiest Village in England” award so many times. Castle Combe is also a favored location for Hollywood film and television companies.21. In which place can we have a hot bath?A. Castle Combe.B. Costwolds.C. Bath.D. Much Wenlock.22. According to the passage, we find the four places _. A. charming and ancient B. ancient and crowded C. large and lonelyD. green and modern23. What is the purpose of the authors writing this passage? A. To call on people to protect old places.B. To introduce some places worth a visit. C. To make the four places world-known.D. To promote tourism in the four places.BThe meaning of the word “volunteer” may be a little different in different countries, but it usually means “one who offers his or her services”. There are many different ways in which people can volunteer, such as taking care of sick people, working in homes for homeless children, and picking up garbage from beaches and parks. Volunteers may work within their own countries or in other countries. They are often people with a strong wish to help those who are less fortunate than themselves. Volunteer dont expect any kind of pay.At the root of volunteering is the idea that one person may have the ability to offer services that can help other people. Tracy, a good friend of mine, however, recently came back from India with a new idea of what being a volunteer means. She worked for two and a half weeks in one of Mother Teresas homes in Calcutta. The following is her story. “I first heard about Mother Teresa in my high school. We watched a video about her work in India and all over the world. I was so moved by her spirit to help others and her endless love for every human being that after I graduated from high school, I also wanted to try her kind of work. So with two friends, I flew to Caltutta for a few weeks.”“I was asked to work in a home for sick people. I helped wash clothes and sheets and passed out lunch. I also fed the people who were too weak to feed themselves and tried to cheer them up. I felt it was better to share with them than to think that I have helped them. To be honest, I dont think I was helping very much. It was then that I realized that I had not really come to help, but to learn about and experience another culture that helped improve my own understanding of life and the world.”24. According to the text, a volunteer refers to a person who_. A. is willing to help those in need without pay B. can afford to travel to different places C. has a strong wish to be successful D. has made a big fortune in life25. Why did Tracy choose to be a volunteer? A. She liked to work with Mother Teresa. B. She had already had some experience. C. She was asked by Mother Teresa. D. She wanted to follow Mother Teresas example.26. What is Tracys “new idea” (in paragraph 2) of being a volunteer? A. Going abroad to help the sick.B. Working in Mother Teresas home. C. Doing simple things to help the poor.D. Improving oneself through helping others.27. What is the best title for the passage? A. How to Be a Volunteer.B. Voluntary Life in India. C. A Different Meaning of Volunteer.D. Inspiration from Mother Teresa.CI dont think I can recall a time when I wasnt aware of the beauty of the ocean. Growing up in Australia, I had the good fortune of having the sea at my side. The first time I went to Halfmoon Bay, I suddenly had the feeling of not being able to feel the ground with my feet anymore.For my 10th birthday, my sister and I were taken out to the Great Barrier Reef. There were fish in different colors, caves and layers of coral. They made such an impression on me. When I learned that only 1 percent of Australians Coral Sea was protected, I was shocked. Australian marine life is particularly important because the reefs have more marine species than any other country on earth. But sadly, only 45 percent of the worlds reefs are considered healthy.This statistic is depressing, so its important for us to do everything to protect them. The hope that the Coral Sea remains a complete eco-system has led me to take action. Ive become involved with the Protect Our Coral Sea activity, which aims to create the largest marine park in the world. It would serve as a place where the ocean s species will all have a safe place forever.Together, Angus and I created a little video and we hope it will inspire people to be a part of the movement. Angus also shares many beautiful childhood memories of the ocean as a young boy, who grew up sailing, admiring the beauty of the ocean, and trying to find the secrets of ocean species.28. From the underlined sentence in Para.1, we can learn the author_. A. seldom went surfing at the sea B. forgot his experiences about the ocean C. never went back to his hometown D. had a wonderful impression of Halfmoon Bay29. According to the second paragraph, Australian marine life _. A. is escaping from the Coral Sea gradually B. depends on reefs for living greatly C. may be faced with danger D. is protected better than that in other oceans30. The Protect Our Coral Sea activity is intended to _. A. contribute to a complete eco-system B. prevent more marine species being endangered C. set up a large nature reserve for reefs D. raise more teenagers environmental awareness31. Angus and the author created a little video to_. A. urge more people to take action to protect the marine species B. inspire more people to explore the secret of the ocean C. share their childhood experiences about the ocean D. bring back to people their memories of ocean species DWhen pups are between 2 and 3months old, their mothers will abandon them for any number of reasons. With no mother to watch out for them, infant（婴儿）mortality of pups under one year skyrockets（飞涨）to around 90%. So, only about 10% of motherless, homeless pups survive.Without mothers, how are these abandoned pups supposed to survive? For the study, researchers Clive Wynne at Arizona State, Nadine Chersini at Utecht University, and Nathan Hal at Texas Tech University brought in 51 college students and asked them to rate the attractiveness of headshots（头部特写）of puppies at different ages.The pups peaked at different ages, but they were all ranked likable between six to eight weeks, since newly abandoned pups are competing with each other for human heartstrings（怜悯）, evolution says they should be most likable around 6 and 11 weeks. This is around the time they are weaned (断奶) and let go of by their mothers.There are a few characteristics that humans find particularly adorable across species: big, forward-facing eyes, floppy and unstable limbs (肢), and a soft, rounded body shape. Were also keen to scream when animals have large heads in comparison to their bodies, and this reaction goes back to evolution.Called kinderschema (婴儿萌)，these qualities are also apparent in human babies and necessary for their survival. The characteristics activate the decision-making part of the brain to encourage you to protect and nurture the baby. At the same time, the brains pleasure center releases dopamine (多巴胺). With these two reactions，your brain makes you want to protect the baby and rewards you for doing so. With your protection, the baby can survive.32. What does the underlined word mortality in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A. Birth rate.B. Injury. C. Growth.D. Death rate.33. Why are the pups between 6 and 1l weeks the cutest?A. To get their mothers love.B. To draw their mothers attention.C. To get humans love and protection.D. To get food and milk.34. What is paragraph 4 mainly about?A. Some characteristics of humansB. Comparison between animals and humansC. Some characteristics of being adorable.D. Description of some species35. What can be inferred about human babies from the last paragraph?A. They can encourage you to make a decision.B. They have some qualities in common with pups. C. They cant survive without mothers protection.D. They have similar brains as pups.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。Top Healthy Homework HabitsYour homework habits might be affecting your grades. Are you feeling tired, painful, or bored when it comes to homework time? _36_ You can change the way you feel by taking better care of your mind and your body._37_Studies show that teens natural sleep patterns are different from those of adults. This often causes sleep loss among teens, since they tend to have trouble going to sleep at night, and have trouble waking in the mornings. You can avoid some of the problems that come with sleep deprivation by changing some of your nighttime habits.ImproveyoureatinghabitDoyoufeeltiredordizzyalotofthetime?Ifyousometimesavoidworkingonaprojectbecauseyoujustdont have the energy, you can increase your energy level by changing your diet. _38_ImproveyourmemoryA great way to improve your homework habits is to improve your memory with brain exercise. _39_ But there is one mnemonic (记忆的) method that has been around since ancient times. Ancient accounts show that early Greek and Roman orators used the “loci”(轨迹) method of remembering long speeches and lists. You may be able to use this method to enhance your memory at test time.Fighttheurgetoprocrastinate (拖延)_40_ Dont fall for it! Procrastination is like a little white lie we tell ourselves. We often think well feel better about studying later if we do something fun now, like playing with a pet, watching a TV show, or even cleaning our room. Its not true.A.Getthesleepyouneed.B.Goodsleepisnecessaryforteens.C.Are youarguingwithparentsaboutyourgrades?D. One banana in the morning might increase your performance at school!E.Therearemanytheoriesandideasaboutimproving memory.F.Doyougetthesuddenurge to feedthedogathomework time?G.Parentsareconcernedaboutyoursuccess. 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。A woman professor walked around in a classroom while she was teaching stress management to her students. As she _41_ a glass of water, everyone _42_ they would be asked the “half-empty or half-full” question._43_, with a smile on her face, she asked, “How _44_ is this glass of water?”Answers called out _45_ from eight to twenty ounces (盎司).She quieted the students down and then replied, “The absolute weight doesnt _46_. It all depends on how long I hold it. If I hold it for a minute, its not a _47_. If I hold it for an hour, Ill have an ache in my _48_. If I hold it for a day, my arm will feel _49_ and paralyzed. In each case, the _50_ of the glass of water doesnt change, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes. Do you know why?”All the students kept silent and listened carefully, lost in thought.She continued, “our _51_ and worries in life are like that glass of water. Think about them for a while and _52_ happens. Think about them a bit longer and they begin to _53_. And if you think about them all day long, you will feel paralyzed - _54_ to do anything.”Its important to remember to_55_ your stresses. As early in the evening as possible, put all your _56_ down. Dont carry them through the evening and into the night. Remember to put the glass down!More often than not life gets terrible _57_ we think too much. And the moment you remove your burden, youll find yourself feeling so much more _58_.So rather than moping around and feeling sorry for yourself, _59_ doing something about it. After all, life is too short to _60_ yourself to anything thats not making you happy.41. A. drankB. raised C. served D. demanded42. A. argued B. wonderedC. expectedD. agreed43. A. Meanwhile B. AnyhowC. ThereforeD. Instead44. A. fullB. littleC. heavy D. much45. A. ranged B. replied C. readD. remained46. A. matterB. workC. affectD. drop47. A. successB. pointC. skillD. problem48. A. handB. armC. neckD. back49. A. steadyB. sensitiveC. nervousD. numb50.A. weightB. functionC. sizeD. shape51. A. stressesB. surprisesC. doubts D. joys52. A. everythingB. nothingC. anythingD. something53. A. adjustB. improveC. hurtD. change54. A. uncertainB. afraidC. unable D. available55. A. take charge of B. let go ofC. catch up withD. put up with56. A. burdens B. thoughts C. hardships D. feelings57. A. what B. unless C. though D. when58. A. excitedB. relaxedC. satisfiedD. worried59. A. keep B. finish C. start D. risk60. A. help B. unite C. demandD. abandon第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分1