四川省宜宾市南溪区第二中学校2018_2019学年高二英语下学期期中试题.docx

四川省宜宾市南溪区第二中学校2018-2019学年高二英语下学期期中试题第1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。每段对话后面有一个小题，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小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What time is it now?A. 9:10.B.9:50.C.10:00.2. What does the woman think of the weather?A. Its nice.B. Its warm.C. Its cold.3. What will the man do?A. Attend a meeting.B. Give a lecture.C. Leave his office.4. What is the womans opinion about the course?A. Too hard.B. Worth taking.C. Very easy.5. What does the woman want the man to do?A. Speak louder.B. Apologize to her. C. Turn off the radio.第二节（共15题。每题1.5分，共22.5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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。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，各个题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第 6 至 7 题。6. How long did Michael stay inChina?A. Five days.B. Seven days.C. Fourteen days.7. Where did Michael go last year?A.Russia.B.Norway.C. India.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What food does Sally like?A. Chicken.B. Fish.C. Eggs.9. What are the speakers going to do?A. Cook dinner.B. Go shopping.C. Order dishes.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Where are the speakers? A. In a hospital.B. In the office.C. At home.11. When is the report due? A. Thursday.B. Friday.C. Next Monday.12. What does George suggest Stephanie do with the report? A. Improve.B. Hand it in later.C. Leave it with him.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Salesperson and customer.B. Homeowner and cleaner.C. Husband and wife14. What kind of apartment do the speakers prefer?A. One with two bedrooms.B. One without furniture.C. One near a market.15. How much rent should one pay for the one-bedroom apartment?A. $350.B. $400. C.$415.16. Where is the apartment the speakers would like to see?A. OnLake Street.B. OnMarket Street.C. OnSouth Street.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What percentage of the worlds tea exports go toBritain? A. Almost 15%.B. About 30%.C. Over 40%.18. Why do tea tasters taste tea with milk? A. Most British people drink tea that way.B. Tea tastes much better with milk. C. Tea with milk is healthy.19. Who suggests a price for each tea? A. Tea tasters.B. Tea exporters.C. Tea companies.20. What is the speaker talking about? A. The life of tea tasters.B. Afternoon tea inBritain. C. TheLondonTea Trade Centre. 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。AWashington, D.C. Bicycle ToursCherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.Duration TourThis small group bike tour is a fantastic way to see a world-famous cherry trees with beautiful flowers of Washington, D.C. Your guide will provide a history lesson about the trees and the famous monuments where they blossom. Reserve your spot before availability the cherry blossomsdisappear!Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle TourDuration:3 hours (4 miles)Join a guided bike tour and view some of the most popular monuments in Washington, D.C. Explore the monuments and memorials on the National Mall as your guide shares unique facts and history at each stop. Guided tour includes bike, helmet, cookies and bottled water.Capital City Bike Tour In Washington, D.C.Duration:3 hours Morning or Afternoon, this bike tour is the perfect tour for D. C. newcomers and locals looking to experience Washington, D.C. in a healthy way with minimum effort. Knowledgeable guides will entertain you with the most ,interesting stories about Presidents, Congress, memorials, and parks. Comfortable bikes and a smooth tour route(路线）make cycling between the sites fun and relaxing.Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour Duration:3 hours(7miles)Join a small group bike tour for an evening of exploration in the heart of Washington, D.C. Get up close to the monuments and memorials as your bike the sites of Capitol Hill and the National Mall. Frequent stops are made for photo taking as your guide offers unique facts and history. Tour includes bike, helmet, and bottled water. All riders are equipped with reflective vests and safety lights.21.Which tour do you need to book in advance?A. Cherry Blossom like Tour in Washington, D.C.B. Washington capital Monuments Bicycle Tour.C. Capital City Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.D. Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour.22.What will you do on the Capital City Bike Tour? A. Meet famous people. B. Go to a national park.C. Visit well-known museums. D. Enjoy interesting stories.23.Which of the following does the bicycle tour at night provide?A. City maps.B. Cameras. C. Meals D. Safety lightsBEarthquakes are something that people fear. There are some places that have few or no earthquakes.Most places in the world,however, have them regularly. Countries that have a lot of earthquakes are usually quite mountainous(多山的).The most talked about earthquake in the United States was in San Francisco in 1906.Over 700 people died in it. The strongest one in North America was in 1964.It happened in Alaska.Strong earthquakes are not always the ones that kill the most people. In 1755,one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded was felt in Portugal.Around 2,000 people died.In 1923, a very strong earthquake hit Tokyo, Yokohama area of Japan. A hundred and forty thousand people died. Most of them died in fires which followed the earthquake.One of the worst earthquakes ever was in China in 1976. It killed a large number of people. The worst earthquake ever reported was also in China, in which 830,000 people were killed. This earthquake happened in 1556.Earthquakes worry people a lot. The reason is that we often do not know when they are coming. People cannot prepare for them.24. We can infer from the passage that .A.people are not afraid of earthquakesB.only strong earthquakes kill a large number of peopleC.a large number of earthquakes often happen next to mountainsD.earthquakes happen only in a few places along the coast25. How many people died in the earthquake which happened in Portugal in 1755?A.500. B.140,000. C.830,000. D.About 2,000.26. When and where was the worst earthquake ever reported?A.1964; Alaska. B.1556; China.C.1923; Japan. D.1979; China.27. According to the passage,which of the following is NOT true?A.The stronger the earthquake is,the more people are killed.B.Earthquakes often come unexpectedly.C.Earthquakes can cause fires.D.People still dont know when an earthquake will come.CTeens and younger children are reading a lot less for fun, according to a Common Sense Media report published Monday.While the decline over the past decade is steep for teen readers, some data in the report shows that reading remains a big part of many childrens lives, and indicates how parents might help encourage more reading.According to the reports key findings, “the proportion (比例) who say they hardly ever read for fun has gone from 8 percent of 13-year-olds and 9 percent of 17-year-olds in 1984 to 22 percent and 27 percent respectively today.”The report data shows that pleasure reading levels for younger children, ages 2-8, remain largely the same. But the amount of time spent in reading each session had declined, from closer to an hour or more to closer to a half hour per session.When it comes to technology and reading, the report does little to counsel (建议) parents looking for data about the effect of e-readers and tablets on reading. It does point out that many parents still limit electronic reading mainly due to concerns about increased screen time.The most hopeful data shared in the report shows clear evidence of parents serving as examples and important guides for their kids when it comes to reading. Data shows that kids and teens who do read frequently, compared to infrequent readers, have more books in the home, more books purchased for them, parents who read more often, and parents who set aside time for them to read.At the end of school approaches, and school vacation reading lists loom(逼近) ahead, parents might take the chance to step in and make their own summer reading list and plan a family trip to the library or bookstore.28. What is the Common Sense Media report probably about?A. Childrens reading habits. B. Quality of childrens books. B. Childrens after-class activities. D. Parent-child relationships.29.Where can you find the data that best supports “children are reading a lot less for fun”?A. In paragraph 2 B. In paragraph 3 C. In paragraph 4 D. In paragraph 530.Why do many parents limit electronic reading?A. E-books are of poor quality. B. It could be a waste of time.C. It may harm childrens health. D. E-readers are expensive.31. How should parents encourage their children to read more?A. Act as role models for them.B. Ask them to write book reports. C. Set up reading groups for them.D.Talk with their reading class teachers.DDriving to a friends house on a recent evening,I was attracted by the sight of the full moon rising just above my friends rooftops.I stopped to watch it for a few moments,thinking about what a pity it was that most city people,myself included,usually miss sights like this because we spend most of our lives indoors.My friend had also seen it.He grew up living in a forest in Europe,and the moon meant a lot to him then.It had touched much of his life.I know the feeling.Last December I took my seven-year-old daughter to the mountainous jungle of northern India with some friends.We stayed in a forest rest-house with no electricity or hot water.Our group had campfires outside every night,and indoors when it was too cold outside.The moon grew to its fullest during our trip.Between me and the high mountains lay three or four valleys.Not a light shone in them and not a sound could be heard.It was one of the quietest places I had ever known,a bottomless well of silence.And above me was the full moon,which struck me deeply.Today our lives are filled with glass,metal,plastic and fibre-glass.We have televisions,cellphones,heaters,ovens,air-conditioners,cars and computers.Struggling through traffic that evening at the end of a tiring day,most of it spent indoors,I thought:before long,I would like to live in a small cottage.There I will grow vegetables and read books and walk in the mountains.I may become an old man there,and wear the bottoms of my trousers rolled and measure out my life in coffee spoons.But I will be able to walk outside on a cold silent night and touch the moon.32. The writer felt sorry for himself because .A.there was too much pollutionB.he usually missed the full moon sightsC.he didnt adapt to modern inventionsD.there were too many accidents on the road33. What impressed the writer most in the mountainous jungle of northern India?A.No modern equipment. B.Complete silence.C.The nice full moon. D.The high mountains.34. In Paragraph 4,modern things are mentioned mainly to .A.show that the writer likes city life very muchB.tell us that people greatly benefit from modern lifeC.explain that people have few chances to enjoy natureD.show that we can also enjoy nature at home through them35. The best title for the passage would be .A.Touched by the Moon B.The Pleasures of Modern LifeC.A Bottomless Well of Silence D.Break away from Modern Life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。 Little Habits Make a Big DifferenceEverything around us is changing at amazing speed, it seemsbut some things will always remain the same. 36 _Some of our daily habits have the power to always give us happiness and lead toward success. Here are some little habits that can make a big difference：1. 37_ Many studies have linked early rising with success. An early morning wake-up carries benefits including better planning and anticipation(预料)of problems, and more time to the things that make you happy. 2. Happiness comes to those who are curious. 38_ As long as you live, there will always be something to learn, and as long as you follow your heart and your passions, you wont miss out on learning. 3. Believe in yourself and all that you are. 39_ Confidence is the key to successthe thing that lets you look at the past without regret, stay grounded in the present, and prepare for the future without fear. 4. A day well spent gets you a good night sleep. Enough sleep makes you feel healthier and happier, and its more than lifting you up or removing exhaustion(疲惫). Adequate sleep is a key part of your health and inner happiness. 40_ It doesnt take a huge effort to make a significant change in your lifeusing one or two tiny habits may be all you need. Get started today and youll soon be experiencing the rewards. A. Thats why habits are so powerful. B. The ground work of all happiness is good health. C. Early to rise makes you healthy, wealthy, and wise. D. The habit of respect means treating everyone with kindness. E. Nothing will ever make you happier than having faith in yourself. F. When you rest better, you can live better and achieve more happiness. G. There is no stage in life when we cant be learning something valuable. 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，从短文后各题所给四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。I had a good day today. It 41 with a morning walk with my dogs under the moonlight before daybreak.It was so beautiful.After the 42 it was time for a warm breakfast 43 by some exercise and prayer.Then I 44 to the office.The warm sunlight made me 45 and since I was alone with nobody else to be disturbed，I 46 along with the CD playing in my car with a loud voice and a happy heart.My good day was just beginning， 47 .I helped it along by giving cheerful 48 to everyone I met.I shared smiles and was happy to have them 49 .I offered a helping hand to one friend and a pat on the back to another.Later at the store I 50 the door for a lady with her arms full of packages.I told a 51 cashier what a good job she was doing and watched her whole face 52 .When I got home I gave my daughter a hug，kissed my oldest son on the head，and 53 with my youngest son before doing some work on the computer.Then I answered letters 54 to share a loving thought or two with my friends around the world.Later in the evening I spent some 55 time reading a good book，petting my dogs on the head. 56 I ended the day the way I started it：walking my dogs 57 , and thanking God for this world，my life, and the 58 to live for one more good day.Perhaps the key to having a great life is to live it one good day 59 .Perhaps the key to being 60 in this world is to love all we have today and let God take care of our tomorrow.41A.started out Bgot along Ctook over Dbroke out42A.class Bwalk Ctalk Dexperiment43A.contacted Bimpressed Cabandoned Dfollowed44A.drove Bflew Cran Drushed45A.cough Bsmile Cprogress Dshake46A.jumped Bpracticed Cdanced Dsang47A.anyhow Bbesides Chowever Dinstead48A.congratulations Breactions Cgreetings Dthanks49A.afforded Breturned Cignored Daccepted50A.held Bclosed Crepaired Dknocked51A.sleepy Bselfish Ctired Dproud52A.show up Bcalm down Cpass away Dlight up53A.played Bdrank Ccompeted Dargued54A.offering Bagreeing Ctrying Dremembering55A.quiet Brainy Cdark Dfreezing56A.Frequently BActually CSuddenly DFinally57A.under the moonlight Baround the house Con the grass Din the park58A. goal Bhousehold Cchance Dschedule59A.right now Bat a time Cnow and then Dat the same time60A.healthy Bhappy Cenergetic Dsuccessful第II卷第二节（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（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Global warming refers to the fact that the earths atmosphere is warming near 61 (it) surface-in other words ,its getting hotter. Some scientists say it is human activity 62 has caused global warming . However, there are other theories as well. One popular theory relates to the “greenhouse effect”. Gases that make up the atmosphere are similar to 63 greenhouse because they allow sunlight 64 (pass) through, and then trap much of the heat from 65 (escape). This naturally occurring phenomenon , 66 is called greenhouse warming, keeps the earths surface 67 (warm) than it would be. While scientists agree that human-produced compounds(化合物) like carbon dioxide and others are being released into the atmosphere. Some argue its not clear how this results 68 the changes in temperature. Global warming can 69 (great) affect human life on many levels. Scientists have made great70 (contribute) to finding out how long it has been warming, at what rate it is warming