2018-2019学年湖北省沙市中学高二下学期第四次双周考（半月考）英语试题 Word版

2018-2019学年湖北省沙市中学高二下学期第四次双周考（半月考）英语试题 Word版

‎2018-2019学年湖北省沙市中学高二下学期第四次双周考（半月考）英语试卷 命题人：刘建军 审题人：夏光忠 ‎ 考试时间：2019年 4月11日 ‎ ‎ 第I卷 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小题。每段对话仅读一遍。‎ ‎1．Where does the conversation take place?‎ A．In a post office. B．In a bank. C． In a store.‎ ‎2．What does the woman care about most?‎ A．The job B．Jenny’s health. C．The man’s ability.‎ ‎3．Why is the man taking the computer class?‎ A．To get a better job B．To keep up with the changes. ‎ C．To get a degree in computer science.‎ ‎4．What did the woman do yesterday?‎ A．She rested at home B．She went to the hospital ‎ C．She went to the new French restaurant.‎ ‎5．What does the man advise the woman to do?‎ A．Use a dictionary. B．Wait until tomorrow . C．Turn to others for help.‎ 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．What problem does the man have?‎ A．He is charged too much. B．He always drops his phone. C．His call gets dropped often.‎ ‎7．How much is the woman’s telephone bill each month?‎ A.$17 B.$70 C. $700‎ 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。‎ ‎8．How did the man feel when he went to the zoo?‎ A．Disappointed. B．Surprised. C．Excited.‎ ‎9．What’s the woman’s usual way to see the animals?‎ A．Go to the zoo. B．Watch some TV shows. C．Have adventures in nature.‎ 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。‎ ‎10．What was the man’s plan at first?‎ A．Studying in the library. ‎ B．Traveling with his parents. ‎ C．Working at his uncle’s school.‎ ‎11．What do we know about the man’s job?‎ A．It comes with a good salary. B．The company is in Japan. C．It’s a volunteer job.‎ ‎12．When will the woman go back home?‎ A．Tomorrow. B．In two days. C．Next month.‎ 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。‎ ‎13．Who did the woman visit in Chassep Village?‎ A．Her sister. B．Her aunt. C．Her brother.‎ ‎14．What impressed the man most about the village?‎ A．The scenery. B．The policeman . C．The driving.‎ ‎15．Who had an accident on Newlands Street?‎ A．The man. B．Linda. C．Cathy.‎ ‎16．What do we know about the police officer?‎ A．He is a machine .B．He works most of the time. C．He has been there for seven years.‎ 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。‎ ‎17．Where will the class go?‎ A．New York. B．Chicago. C．Michigan.‎ ‎18．What is planned for the second day?‎ A．Swimming in the lake. B．Visiting famous museums. C．Walking along the lake shore.‎ ‎19．What’s the speaker’s favorite?‎ A．Lake Michigan .B．The downtown area. C．Art Institute of Chicago.‎ ‎20．What is the speaker probably?‎ A．A painter. B．A tour guide. C．An art history teacher.‎ 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。‎ A A Pen That Draws in Any Color The Scribble is a magical pen that can scan colors and instantly reproduce the colors. Hold the Scribble’s scanner up to any color, and within a second that color is stored in its memory. Once stored, that color can be used to draw on paper or on a digital screen.‎ Who can use the Scribble?‎ Children will love the Scribble because it can create different colors, replacing even their biggest box of crayons (蜡笔). Besides, anyone working with color in their professional lives, such as artists, will be able to scan and reproduce colors instantly.‎ The Scribble is the best color—Green One of the most important characteristics of the Scribble is that, since it can reproduce any color, it replaces marking pens, greatly reducing the huge amount of plastic waste.‎ What’ s inside the Scribble?‎ There will be two different versions of the Scribble, the Scribble INK and the Scribble STYLUS. The INK will be able to reproduce exact colors on paper. It includes a color sensor, 1 GB of internal memory that will store over 100,000 colors, a rechargeable battery, Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity, a processor and 5 ink cartridges (盒). The STYLUS is exactly the same as the INK, minus the ink cartridge as it is intended for use on screen.‎ How did we create the Scribble?‎ We’ve been in the design process for two years and the Scribble has gone through various design changes to get it to where we are now. Because of its small size we have created some ideas never seen before in the color reproduction industry. We created the Scribble for YOU and want you to be a part of the process!‎ Thank you for your support Thank you so much for your concern about the Scribble. Thank you also for your ‎ support! Make sure to bookmark our website and check back often to see the progress as well as the updated times for production and delivery of your Scribble.‎ ‎21. According to the passage, the Scribble ______.‎ ‎ A. has replaced the common pens B. brings environmental problems ‎ C. is the product of high technology D. is designed for a certain group of people ‎22. How is the Scribble different from other pens?‎ ‎ A. It can copy colors B. It is smaller in size.‎ ‎ C. It has different versions D. It can only be used on screen. ‎ ‎23. The main purpose of the passage is to ______.‎ ‎ A. seek advice about the Scribble B. introduce the Scribble to readers ‎ C. compare the Scribble with other pens D. provide methods of using the Scribble B ‎ Two of the saddest words in the English language are “if only”. I live my life with the goal of never having to say those words, because they convey regret, lost opportunities, mistakes, and disappointment. ‎ ‎ My father is famous in our family for saying, “Take the extra minute to do it right.” I always try to live by the “extra minute” rule. When my children were young and likely to cause accidents, I always thought about what I could do to avoid an “if only” moment, whether it was something minor like moving a cup full of hot coffee away from the edge of a counter, or something that required a little more work such as taping padding (衬垫) onto the sharp corners of a glass coffee table. ‎ ‎ I don’t only avoid those “if only” moments when it comes to safety. It’ s equally important to avoid “if only” in our personal relationships. We all know people who lost a loved one and regretted that they had foregone an opportunity to say “I love you” or “I forgive you.” When my father announced he was going to the eye doctor across from my office on Good Friday, I told him that it was a holiday for my company and I wouldn’t be here. But then I thought about the fact that he’s 84 years old and I realized that I shouldn’t give up an opportunity to see him. I called him and told him I had decided to go to work on my day off after all.‎ ‎ I know there will still be occasions when I have to say “if only” about something, but my life is definitely better because of my policy of doing everything possible ‎ to avoid that eventuality. And even though it takes an extra minute to do something right, or it occasionally takes an hour or two in my busy schedule to make a personal connection, I know that I’m doing the right thing. I’m buying myself peace of mind and that’s the best kind of insurance for my emotional well-being. ‎ ‎24. Which of the following is an example of the “extra minute” rule? ‎ ‎ A. Start the car the moment everyone is seated. ‎ ‎ B. Leave the room for a minute with the iron working. ‎ ‎ C. Wait for an extra minute so that the steak tastes better. ‎ ‎ D. Move an object out of the way before it trips(绊倒) someone. ‎ ‎25. The author decided to go to her office on Good Friday to ______. ‎ ‎ A. keep her appointment with the eye doctor ‎ B. meet her father who was already an old man ‎ C. join in the holiday celebration of the company ‎ D. finish her work before the deadline approached ‎26. The underlined word “foregone” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______. ‎ ‎ A. abandoned B. lacked C. avoided D. wasted ‎27. What is the best title for the passage? ‎ ‎ A. The Emotional Well-being B. The Two Saddest Words ‎ C. The Most Useful Rule D. The Peace of Mind C If you live in a big city, there are many things to drive you crazy on your daily route, and it’s not just overcrowded subway trains.‎ Vicky Zhao is a mainlander working in Hong Kong. For her, one thing she can’t put up with is people standing on the wrong side of the escalator(自动扶梯) in subway stations. “Escalators help us move faster and save time. It isn’t a place to rest,” the 24-year-old says. “I often see tourists block the way with their suitcases or chatting on the escalators during rush hours. It annoys me to no end.”‎ Admitting she is not the patient type, Zhao says things are much better in Hong Kong than in cities on the mainland where “stand right, walk left” signs are often ignored.‎ The logic behind the “stand right, walk left” escalator etiquette(礼仪) seems obvious. Even though you may want to catch your breath while you’re transported up or down, you should still consider others and leave enough space for ‎ people in a hurry, so that they can run and catch the train.‎ Many cities’ escalators, including London’s and Beijing’s, use the “stand right, walk left” system to speed up the flow of people. (Australia is an exception and you should stand on the left side instead.) But some cities discourage people from moving on escalators out of safety reasons. In Hong Kong’s subway stations there are regular announcements asking people to “stand still” on escalators. Even so, most people in this fast-paced city observe the “stand right, walk left” etiquette.‎ But the people who stand on escalators defend themselves by telling the walkers not to be so impatient. The BBC quotes one stander as saying: “If the person is in such a rush, why not just take the stairs? Even when the escalator is packed and there’s nowhere to move, I see these same people complaining about not being able to pass.”‎ Whatever the escalator etiquette is in the place you live or visit, do what most people are doing and always be mindful of others: leave enough space between each other, don’t stay at the end of the escalator, and if someone is blocking your way, a simple “excuse me” is enough.‎ ‎28. In the second paragraph, the underlined word “It” refers to_____.‎ A. the author’s living in the big city of Hong Kong.‎ B. being crowded on the subway trains in rush hours.‎ C. people’s blocking the way or chat on the escalators.‎ D. people’s standing on the right side resting.‎ ‎29. When on the escalator, a majority of local people in Hong Kong_____.‎ A. stand still as the railway stations require. B. ignore the “stand right, walk left” signs C. use the stairs instead of escalators. D. follow the “stand right, wail left” etiquette.‎ ‎30. What can be inferred from the 6th paragraph?‎ A. Not everyone follows the “stand right, walk left” etiquette.‎ B. The BBC is against the “stand right, walk left” etiquette.‎ C. People should be patient and take the stairs if possible.‎ D. People shouldn’t complain about the crowded escalators.‎ ‎31. Which of the following statements is the writer’s opinion?‎ A. People should stand right no matter where they are.‎ B. People should do as the Romans do and consider others.‎ C. People should do as they like on the escalators.‎ D. People should be seriously criticized when they block the way.‎ D ‎ It's rare that you see the words "shyness" and "leader" in the same sentence. After all, the common viewpoint is that those outgoing and sociable guys make great public speakers and excellent networkers and that those shy people are not. A survey conducted by USA Today referred to 65 percent of executives who believed shyness to be a barrier to leadership. Interestingly, the same article stresses that roughly 40 percent of leaders actually are quite shy—they're just better at adapting themselves to situational demands. Bill Gates, Warren Buffet and Charles Schwab are just a few "innies".‎ ‎ Unlike their outgoing counterparts who are more sensitive to rewards and risk-taking, shy people take a cautious approach to chance. Rather than the flashy chit-chat that defines social gathering, shy people listen attentively to what others say and absorb it before they speak. They're not thinking about what to say while the other person is still talking, but rather listening so they can learn what to say. Along the same lines, shy people share a common love of learning. They are intrinsically（内在地） motivated and therefore seek content regardless of achieving an outside standard.‎ ‎ Being shy can also bring other benefits. Remember being in school and hearing the same kids contribute, until shy little Johnny, who almost never said a word, cut in? Then what happened? Everyone turned around to look with great respect at little Johnny actually talking. This is how shy people made good use of their power of presence：they "own" the moment by speaking calmly and purposefully, which translate to a positive image.‎ ‎ Shyness is often related to modesty. Not to say that limelight-seekers aren't modest, but shy people tend to have an accurate sense of their abilities and achievements. As a result, they are able to acknowledge mistakes, imperfections, knowledge gaps and limitations.‎ ‎ Since shy people have a lower sensitivity to outside rewards than outgoing ones, they're more comfortable working with little information and sticking to their inner desires. Shy people are also more likely to insist on finding solutions that aren't primarily apparent. Don't believe me? Maybe you'll believe Albert Einstein, who once ‎ said, "It's not that I'm so smart, it's that I stay with problems longer." Obviously, finding certainty where uncertainty is typically popular is a huge plus for any successful person.‎ ‎ The myth that shy people are less effective leaders than their outgoing fellows is just a misunderstanding. Make wise use of your personality strengths to lead your business no matter what side of the range you fall on.‎ ‎32. We can learn from Paragraph 2 that ___________.‎ A. shy people are sensitive to rewards B. shy people care more about content C. outgoing people are more careful about chances D. outgoing people consider what to learn while listening ‎33. The example of Johnny shows ____________.‎ A. shy people are likely to be modest B. hardworking students speak little in public C. some students keep silent on purpose at school D. shy people may have an advantage in discussion ‎34. We can learn from the underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 that ____________.‎ A. success results from devotion B. shyness contributes to popularity C. outside reward leads to insistence D. uncertainty counts more than certainty ‎35. The author supports his ideas mainly by ____________.‎ A. giving definitions and presenting research results B. explaining problems and providing solutions C. quoting authorities and making evaluations (评价)‎ D. making contrasts and giving examples 第一节 ‎(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。‎ ‎____36 When a starving man gets a meal, he begins to think about an overcoat; when an executive gets a new sports car, visions of country clubs and pleasure beats dance into view.The many wants of mankind might be regarded as making up several levels.  37 .The first and most basic level of wants involves food. Once this want is satisfied, a second level of wants appears: clothing and some sort of shelter. By the end of World War II these wants were satisfied for a great majority of ‎ Americans.  38 It included such items as automobiles and new houses.‎ By 1957 or 1958 this third level of wants was fairly well satisfied. Then, in the late 1950s a fourth level of wants appeared: the “life-enriching” level. While the other levels involve physical satisfaction－the feeding, comfort, safety, and transportation of the human body－this level stresses mental needs for recognition, achievement and happiness. It includes a variety of goods and services, many of which could be called “luxury” items. Among them are vacation trips, the best medical care, and entertainment.  39     ‎ On this level, a greater percentage of consumer spending goes to services, while on the first three levels more is spent on goods. Will consumers raise their sights to a fifth level of wants as their income increases, or will they continue to demand luxuries and personal services on the fourth level?‎ ‎   A fifth level probably would involve wants that can be achieved best by community action. Consumers may be spending more on taxes to pay for government action against disease, ignorance, crime and prejudice.  40 In this way, we can enjoy more fully the good things on the first four levels.‎ A. Then a third level appeared.‎ B. Different people have different wants on each level.‎ C. There are several levels of wants in one’s life.‎ D. When there is money enough to satisfy one level of wants, another level appears E. At this stage, we now may seek to ensure the health, safety, and leisure.‎ F. Also included here are fancy foods and the latest styles in clothing.‎ G. Human wants seem endless.‎ 第II卷 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和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。‎ The professor was searching for student volunteers in the lecture room for a Special Olympics event. As the sign-up sheet went up and down the rows, I started to come up with my 41 . Maybe it was the distance to the college where the event was to take place, or the early hour that 42 had to report for duty. Whatever ‎ the reasons that made me hesitate, I am thankful to this day that I 43 up volunteering. If I had missed the event, I would have missed one of the most unforgettable moments that I have ever 44 .‎ ‎ I arrived at the volunteer tent bright and early. My task was 45 . I was to stand at the finish line only and wait until the event was over and then take the 46 to the announcing booth(公告处). Standing at the finish line, I was able to witness many amazing efforts and close races. I was most impressed by the effort each athlete put into his or her 47 . What also impressed me was the sincere 48 each athlete expressed while participating though sometimes the joy of participating in a sporting event can get 49 in the fierce competition of winning and losing.‎ Then an amazing moment happened right before my eyes. A group of athletes were 50 up to run a short race. One of them was in a wheelchair, a little girl with a 51 smile, wearing bright bows in her hair. Her smile filled the stadium that day. I couldn’t help but smile back at her.‎ ‎ The gun sounded. They were off. Runners sped up in the 52 with all their might. My eye 53 for the little girl with the bright bows. There she was, pumping her arms with all the 54 she had. Her efforts were getting little result, but that did not stop her. I noticed as she got closer that she also had an injured arm. But that did not stop this bright star. The race was long over 55 the young athlete kept pumping her arms. As she finally 56 the finish line, the noise of the crowd was thunderous. There I stood 57 , with tears falling down my cheeks. ‎ After all these years, I can still hear those cheers. I wish I could thank that remarkable athlete for what her efforts 58 this unmotivated college guy. I grew up a lot that day because of the 59 of that little girl in the wheelchair. I was 60 that day of a poem from a book that states, “Whatever you do, do it with all your might.” ‎ ‎41. A. ideas B. plans C. suggestions D. excuses ‎ ‎42. A. runners B. students C. volunteers D. advisors ‎43. A. gave B. ended C. stayed D. woke ‎44. A. ignored B. controlled C. witnessed D. imagined ‎45. A. simple B. difficult C. interesting D. tiring ‎46. A. prize B. athlete C. result D. winner ‎47. A. mind B. event C. victory D. body ‎48. A. joy B. belief C. trust D. confidence ‎49. A. stuck B. increased C. respected D. lost ‎50. A. mixed B. called C. lined D. piled ‎51. A. huge B. narrow C. weak D. hard ‎52. A. court B. track C. field D. platform ‎53. A. hoped B. cared C. prepared D. searched ‎54. A. desires B. courage C. energy D. dreams ‎55. A. but B. and C. or D. so ‎56. A. felt B. neared C. took D. raised ‎57. A. cheering B. waiting C. calculating D. recording ‎58. A. paid B. owed C. disappointed D. taught ‎59. A. honesty B. bravery C. popularity D. creativity ‎60. A. warned B. persuaded C. informed D. reminded ‎ ‎ 第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）‎ 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。    In case New York, Milan, London, and Paris didn’t satisfy your appetite    61    fashion, welcome to Shanghai Fashion Week which kicked off Tuesday! Chinese designer Zhu Chong’yun,   62 (know) for adding contemporary flavor to traditional Chinese styles, was the curtain-raiser. More than 50 designers showcased their 2016 spring or summer collections at the event in downtown Shanghai. Unlike the other fashion weeks, Shanghai is mainly    63    platform for young local designers looking forward to   64  (make) a name for themselves. ‎ Meanwhile, the 2015 China International Fashion Fair   65  (open) the same day in Shanghai, aiming   66   (shape) the future of the entire fashion industry. The key word this year is technology, including “intelligent” clothing   67   monitors heartbeat, body temperature, and other vital signs. The online shopping system will come up with a tailor-made shirt according to   68   (customer) measurements and in the color and pattern of    69    choice. “Using 3D technology, the computer produces the final ‎ look the customers want, and they can make changes based on that. Once they’re   70  (satisfy), they can place their orders online,” said the exhibitor.‎ 第四部分：书面表达（共两节，满分35分）‎ 第一节： 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）‎ ‎ 假段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。错误仅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(＼)划掉。‎ 修改：在错的词下画一横线，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11处起）不计分。‎ Dear Mr. Johnson, ‎ I’m more than happy to learn that you want your 6-year-old daughter learn Chinese. Here I’d like to recommend a well-known language school in our city - Yangming Language School. The language school, that has over ten years of experience in teaching foreign students Chinese, receiving students from all over the world, regardless of their educational level and background. It’s courses include Chinese culture, everyday communication and speaking Chinese. All the teachers there have developed a special method such that they can make their classes lively and interesting. The students are encouraging to use Chinese in their daily life. Consequently, many foreign students can use Chinese free when they leave school. I hope you can take my recommendation into considering. If you need to know anything else, do not hesitate to contact with me. Yours, Li Hua 第二节：书面表达（满分25分）‎ 假定你是李华，你的美国朋友John对茶感兴趣。请用英语给他写一封邮件，诚邀他参加即将在北京举办第九届国际茶文化节(the 9th International Tea Culture Festival)，并简要介绍茶文化节活动及我国茶的历史，茶的益处等。‎ 注意：1）词数100左右；‎ ‎ 2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 ‎ Hi John,‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ 英语答案 ‎1-5 ABBAA 6-10 CBCBB 11-15 CABCA 16-20 ABCCC ‎21—23 CAB 24—27 DBAB 28.-- 31CDAB 32--35．BDA D ‎36.—40 GDAFE 41 -60 DCBCA CBADC ABDCA BADBD ‎61. for 62. known 63. a 64. making 65. opened ‎66. to shape 67. that/which 68. customers’ 69. their 70. satisfied 短文改错 Dear Mr. Johnson,‎ ‎   I’m more than happy to learn that you want your 6-year-old daughter ^learn Chinese. Here I’d ‎ to like to recommend a well-known language school in our city - Yangming Language School. The ‎ language school, that has over ten years of experience in teaching foreign students ‎ which Chinese, receiving students from all over the world, regardless of their educational level and ‎ receives background. It’s courses includes Chinese culture, everyday communication and speaking Chinese. ‎ Its spoken All the teachers there have developed a special method such that they can make their classes lively ‎ so and interesting. The students are encouraging to use Chinese in their daily life. Consequently, ‎ encouraged many foreign students can use Chinese free when they leave school. I hope you can take my ‎ freely recommendation into considering. If you need to know anything else, do not hesitate to ‎ consideration contact with me.‎ Yours, ‎ Li Hua 书面表达 One possible version:‎ ‎   Hi John,     Knowing you are interested in Chinese tea, hardly had I got the good news that the 9th International Tea Culture Festival will be held in Beijing when I was dying to write to inform you and invite you to the festival, where you can taste all kinds of tea from across the world, and enjoy tea art shows as well.     Chinese tea features itself as the most beneficial drink with a long history of planting. It has become a green, healthy and popular drink in our daily life, through which we can enjoy a healthy and pleasant life. Besides, visiting Chinese people’s homes, you will be served with tea---a way to learn more about Chinese culture.‎ I'm sure you'd have lots of fun here and sincerely hope you'd come and experience Chinese tea culture in person and I am willing to be at your service. ‎ Yours, Li hua