2018-2019学年甘肃省白银市会宁县第四中学高二上学期期中考试英语试题 Word版

2018-2019学年甘肃省白银市会宁县第四中学高二上学期期中考试英语试题 Word版

会宁四中2018-2019学年度第一学期高二级中期考试 英语试卷 第I卷(共70分) ‎ 第一部分 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 ‎ To travel around the world is the dream of many adventurous people. But very few people can afford a global tour because hotels, food and airplane tickets are too expensive. Some people, however, have thought of some ways to realize their dreams.‎ Laura Cody and Tanbay Theune, a couple from Britain, decided to travel around the world. They have found a good way to pay for their trips. They look after pets for rich house owners. In exchange, they can stay in the houses for free. They have looked after horses, cows, cats, dogs and fish. In two years, the couple has been to Australia, Germany, Spain and Italy. They have stayed in big cities and small villages. The home owners are usually very generous(慷慨) and have given them food, wine and day trips.‎ Another person who tries to realize her travel dream is photographer Rhiannon Taylor. She travels around the world to visit, review and take photos of the best hotels. She shares the places she stays in and the food she eats on the Internet with tens of thousands of followers.‎ With these ways of making money, traveling around the world is no longer a dream. More and more young people are thinking creatively to make their dream come true. ‎ ‎1. Why do most people feel hard to make their travel dream come true?‎ A. Because they can hardly find hotels. B. Because the food is not healthy.‎ C. Because they are afraid of adventure. D. Because the cost of travel is high.‎ ‎2. The best word to describe the way of realizing the travel dream is ______.‎ A. special B. rich C. creative D. adventurous ‎3. It is known from the passage that Laura and Tanbay paid for their trips by ______. ‎ A. staying in the house for free B. looking after pets for rich house owners C. going to Australia and other countries D. being given food and day drinks ‎4. According to the passage, Taylor is a photographer who shares her photos ______.‎ ‎ A. of every hotel B. to review her visits C. on the Internet D. with her friends ‎ B ‎ As you research music，you will find music that is familiar to you．You will find music which tells of interesting places and exciting things to do．You will find music which expresses feelings that are often your own．Music is an expression of the people．‎ As you research，you will find music at work and play．You will find music expressing love of the country，love of nature，and love of home．Music is also an expression of the composer （作曲家）．The composer expresses his own musical ideas．He studies the materials of music and discovers ways of using them．He looks for new kinds of musical expression．‎ Music can suggest actions and feelings which we all share．We can enjoy playing and singing music，dancing and listening to the music of the people and the composers of different times and places．‎ ‎5．In the first paragraph，the author tells us to　 　．‎ A．find entertainment（娱乐） in music B．be friendly to music C．express your feelings in music D．discover the things and places in music ‎6．From the second paragraph，we know that　 　．‎ A．if we love music，we will love the country，nature and home B．you may listen to music at work or play C．music can express how people live，work and think ‎ D．music sings of the country，nature and home ‎7．The last paragraph shows that music makes it possible　 　．‎ A．that the music can express actions and feelings we have in common B．to bring understanding between people of different times and places C．that people can enjoy playing and singing music，dancing and listening to the music at the same time D．that people of different times and places can get together ‎8．Which of the following is NOT true？Music expresses　 　．‎ A．the feelings of our own B．people's love of the country C．people's musical ideas． D．the composer's feelings C ‎ A group of old classmates, who have succeeded in their work, got together to visit their teacher. Their conversation soon turned to complaining (抱怨) about the stress (压力) in their work and life. The teacher went to the kitchen and returned with a large pot of coffee and many cups. Some of the cups are expensive and lovely, but some are cheap and not beautiful. The teacher told them to help themselves to the coffee.‎ ‎ When all the students had a cup of coffee in hand, the teacher said, “Have you noticed all the nice-looking expensive cups were taken, leaving behind the cheap ones? It’s OK for you to want only the best for yourselves, but that is why you have the stress in your work and life even if you’re very successful now.”‎ ‎ “All of you really wanted the coffee, not the cups, but you chose the best cups and were eyeing each other’s cups.”‎ ‎ “Now think about this: life is the coffee, and money and position in society are the cups. They are just tools to hold life. They do not change the quality (质量) of life. Sometimes, we just care about the cups, and we fail to enjoy the coffee. So, don’t let the cups drive you, enjoy the coffee instead.”‎ ‎9. The students who visited the teacher ______.‎ ‎ A. are satisfied with their work B. are successful in their studies ‎ C. are strict with each other D. are successful in their work ‎10. The teacher noticed that the students ________.‎ ‎ A. liked the cheap cups B. only took the best cups ‎ C. were drinking coffee D. preferred the coffee to the cups ‎11. Why did the students have the stress in the work and life?‎ ‎ A. Because they really wanted coffee.‎ ‎ B. Because they didn’t have good cups.‎ ‎ C. Because they didn’t pay enough attention to life itself.‎ ‎ D. Because they didn’t have money to buy coffee and cups.‎ ‎12. From the story, we know the teacher wanted the students to enjoy ______. ‎ ‎ A. the cups B. the stress C. money and position D. life D ‎ We found him a few weeks ago when we were walking along the country road．He was jumping around between cars．We thought maybe his family was camping somewhere nearby，so we passed him by．A few hours later，on our return trip，he was still there，trying to get someone to stop for him．‎ We stopped and took a good look at him．He had no collar （项圈） and he was really thin．We guessed that he was abandoned （遗弃）．He was clearly on the road for some time．He was covered with scars and new wounds．We thought that some of them were from fights with wild dogs or other wild animals．‎ So we took him home，cleaned him and fed him a lot over the next two weeks．He gained over 10pounds．Then we took him to the vet，who said he appeared to be in good health．The vet said the dog was about two or three years of age，according to the condition of his teeth．And the vet gave him all the required shots．‎ We really loved this dog．He had obviously been mistreated but he was still so sweet．He had no manners，but he was a quick learner．He no longer tried to get on the bed，but he liked sitting in the chair．We thought he wanted to avoid being underfoot when our daughter was dancing，which she did often．She had stepped on him a few times．When that happened，he simply moved．He did not growl （狂吠） or bare his ‎ teeth．‎ Since then，he had become a member of our family．‎ ‎13．When the author first saw the dog，it　 　．‎ A．was in poor health B．was dying from serious wounds C．was fighting with some wild dogs D．was looking around for his family ‎14．What can be inferred from the passage？　 　‎ A．The dog was abandoned on purpose．‎ B．The author's daughter did not like the dog．‎ C． It cost the author much to treat the dog's disease．‎ D． The dog was well treated by the author's family．‎ ‎15．The author writes the passage to　 　．‎ A．look for the dog's owner B．introduce a new family member C．show the friendship between humans and animals D．express her dissatisfaction with those who abandon dogs．‎ 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答案，选项中有两项为多余选项。‎ ‎ As is known to all, it is difficult for an average student to become a top one. However, there are some ways to help you. Taking good notes is such a time-saving and helpful way. 16 Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test. Third, note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest.‎ You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report. 17 Whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process. 18 ‎ The following methods may work best for you.‎ ‎●Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it.‎ ‎●Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and ‎ supporting facts.‎ ‎● Write your notes in your own words.‎ ‎●  19 ‎ ‎● Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.‎ As you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand(速记). When you do, be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them all the time. 20 ‎ A. That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes. ‎ B. There are three practical note-taking methods.‎ C. You must write your notes on separate paper.‎ D. Otherwise, you may not be able to read your notes later.‎ E. First, the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and remember it.‎ F. Use words, not complete sentences.‎ G. you will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.‎ 第二部分：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）‎ ‎ Charlotte was in her late 50s when she developed cancer. The illness quickly 21 to her lungs and then to her brain. She was so 22 that she had to lie in bed. She was 23 to even cook for herself. ‎ ‎“The last year of her life was 24，” her sister Barbara said. “The worst part was seeing her sit in a chair in her living room, waiting to 25. For the first time in her life, I saw her so 26.”‎ One day, Barbara, 27 seeking some way to help, asked Charlotte if it would be OK to do her makeup. Barbara said, “I want to make you look better.”‎ Charlotte replied, “You can't. It's too 28.” But she agreed at last. So weak was Charlotte that she could 29 hold her eyes open. Finally, when she did open her eyes, she looked in the mirror in 30 . Her face looked beautiful for the first time in years. ‎ ‎“I look pretty! Take my 31！” she shouted. After the photos were taken, Charlotte looked at Barbara and said, “Promise me you will do this for others while I am 32.” With tears in her eyes, Barbara said, “I 33.” ‎ Charlotte spent her 34 days with a smile on her face. “She 35 herself again，” ‎ Barbara said. “And I never saw her sit in that chair in her living room again. 36，she moved out to sit in her backyard in sunny days.”‎ ‎37 Charlotte's death, Barbara kept her promise in a big 38. She sold everything in her own store. Charlotte gave Barbara a greater 39. She wanted to do something to 40others.‎ ‎21．A. devoted B． spread C．appealed D．linked ‎ ‎22．A. clever B．serious C． weak D． silly ‎23．A. pleased B．unable C．unwilling D．ready ‎24．A. peaceful B．busy C．terrible D．ordinary ‎25．A. die B．recover C．arise D．support ‎26．A. sensitive B．calm C．happy D．hopeless ‎27．A. actually B．technically C．desperately D．briefly ‎28．A. late B．early C．funny D．strange ‎29．A. surely B．simply C．hardly D．softly ‎30．A. wonder B．fear C．disbelief D． relief ‎31．A. cigarette B．hand C．temperature D． picture ‎32．A. well B．dead C．alone D．abroad ‎33．A. disagree B．ignore C． doubt D．promise ‎34．A. remaining B．tiring C．training D．working ‎35．A. relied on B．looked into C．stared at D．cared about ‎36．A. Therefore B．Still C．Though D．Instead ‎37．A. Before B．Without C．After D．About ‎38．A. way B．sense C．world D．company ‎39．A. work B．occasion C．purpose D．chance ‎40．A. look B．cure C．help D．test 第Ⅱ卷（共50分）‎ ‎ 第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）‎ ‎ 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）‎ ‎ 阅读下列材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个 单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。‎ Three brothers, who worked for the same company, 41 ( receive ) different wages（工资） due to their different attitudes towards their work, which shows right attitude is 42 great help to one’s life. Their different attitudes towards their work result in their different wages. From the story I can conclude that those 43 take positive attitude towards work will 44 ( reward). Different attitudes lead to different results. Take Xiao Hua and Xiao Li for example. They are both my classmates. Not only does Xiao Hua put his heart 45 study but he is also helpful both to teachers and students. So he has become a top student in our class, even in the grade. With his diligence and 46 ( concentrate), he is bound to succeed in 47 (enter) his ideal university. However, Xiao Li never cares about his study 48 he is addicted to playing games, he turns 49 deaf ear to the teachers’ advice. As a result, he falls far behind others in his study. ‎ In 50 opinion, attitude is everything. No matter what you do, you must do it well even if you may fail many times. Sooner or later you will be rewarded for your positive attitude towards your work or life.‎ 第三部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）‎ 第一节 短文改错（共10个小题；每小题1分，满分10分）‎ 假如英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改句子，请你修改你同桌写的以下句子。每句中均有一处语言错误。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。‎ 增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧) ，并在其下面写出该加的词．‎ 删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉．‎ 修改：在错的词下面划一横线，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。‎ It was sunny today and I was in a good mood. Tired of studying or the noise of city life, I come to the ecology park to enjoy scenery and get relaxing in the afternoon. While I arrived at the park, what came into its sight were the thick green trees. The air was fresh. In addition, I could clear see a path around the pond. Lying on the grasses decorated with various flowers, I felt with ease because all that I wanted was peace inside.‎ Therefore, with time going by quickly, the sun was setting in the west. So I had to return back home. I would never forget such romantic experience, which was really beyond description.‎ 第二节 书面表达（满分25分）‎ 假如你是李华，你的英国好友Mary考试失败，对自己失去了信心，并产生了厌学情绪。请你给她发一封邮件开导她，要点如下：‎ ‎ 1、不要过于伤心；‎ ‎ 2、放松，减少焦虑心理；‎ ‎ 3、和老师交流有助于提高成绩；‎ ‎ 4、找到适合自己的有效学习方法 注意：1. 词数：100左右；‎ ‎ 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯 Dear Mary,‎ ‎__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎ Yours truly.‎ ‎ Lihua