2018-2019学年湖南常德芷兰实验学校高二上学期期中考试英语试题 Word版

2018-2019学年湖南常德芷兰实验学校高二上学期期中考试英语试题 Word版

芷兰2018年下学期高二年级期中考试 英 语 试 题 时 量：120分钟 满 分：150 分 命题教师：袁莉 第Ⅰ卷 第一部分 听力(共两节, 满分30分)‎ 第一节(共5小题，满分7.5分)‎ ‎1.What color is the woman's blouse? A. Blue. B. Yellow.  C. White. 2. What drink does the man want? A. Green tea. B. Orange juice. C. Coffee. 3. Where will the woman find her cellphone? A. In the classroom. B. In a desk drawer in her room. C. On the dining table 4. Why is the man going to the post office? A. To post some letters. B. To see his friend. C. To buy some stamps. 5. What does the man want the woman to do? A. To repair his computer. B. To call Sam. C. To give him Sam's phone number. 第二节(共15小题满分22.5分)‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。‎ ‎6. Which might the man support?‎ A. Brushing teeth twice a day.‎ B. Stopping using an air conditioner.‎ C. Using new technology more.‎ ‎7. What are the speakers talking about? A. How to protect the environment.‎ B. How to live a healthy life.‎ C. How to balance the environment and technology.‎ 听下面一段对话：回答第8和第9两个小题 ‎8. What is the relationship between the two speakers?‎ A. Patient and nurse. B. Husband and wife. C. Teacher and student.‎ ‎9. When did the man go to sleep last night?‎ A. At 9 o’clock. B. At 10 o’clock. C. At 8 o’clock.‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。 10. Which day does the man make a reservation for?‎ ‎ A. March 22nd. B. May 21st. C. March 21st. 11. Why doesn't the man want to reserve the suite? A. He wants a room with a garden view. B. It has no bathroom. C. It's expensive. 12. Including tax, how much should the man pay for the room? A. 80 dollars. B. 88 dollars. C. 96 dollars. 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。 13. What is the woman’s new house like? A. It is very big. B. It is fashionable. C. It is wooden inside. 14. Which of the following things does the woman’s new house NOT have? ‎ ‎ A. A dining room. B. A kitchen. C. A balcony. 15. What is one of the tatami mat rooms used for in the woman’s house? A. A bedroom for herself. B. A bedroom for her housemate. C. A storeroom. 16. What can we learn about the woman? A. She hates living with a housemate. ‎ B. She doesn’t like doing housework. ‎ C. She likes spicy food. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。 17. How old are the girls in the Girl Guides? A. Between 9 and 14. B. Between 10 and 14. C. Between 10 and 15. 18. What can the members do in the Guides? A. Have competitions. B. Go climbing. C. Do homework. 19. What happened to the teacher in the Guides on her birthday? A. She had a good sleep. ‎ B. She went camping with others. ‎ C. She received a cake and a card. 20. What did the speakers do after the birthday party? A. She played games with her friends. B. She took a shower C. She went bowling.‎ 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。‎ A Tour the White House Do you want to visit the country’s most famous house? Here is what you need to know.‎ Requesting a tour Public tour requests must be made at least 21 days before your visit. You can make requests up to three months at the earliest. Things are a little different for foreign visitors. Foreign visitors need to go to their home country’s embassy (大使馆) in Washington, DC for advice first.‎ When can I tour the White House?‎ Tours usually run from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday, and 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. For more information on White House tours, visit the White House tours and events page or call the White House Visitors Office 24-hour information line at 202-456-7041.‎ How to get to the White House?‎ The closest subway stations to the White House are Federal Triangle, Metro Center and McPherson Square. Please note there is NO PARKING near the White House. Public transportation is strongly encouraged.‎ Where can I put my bag during the tour?‎ ‎ You are not allowed to bring your bag in the White House. If your hotel is nearby, we suggest leaving your bag in your room during the tour. If this is impossible, you can ask one member of your tour group to hold everyone’s bags. That person can take the tour once his or her group has finished theirs. You can also put your bag at the baggage lockers (储物柜) at Union Station. These are near Gate A. Lockers are available from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day. For any more questions, please call Tiburon Lockers at 202-898-1592.‎ ‎21.If you’re a foreign visitor, ______________. ‎ A.You must visit your embassy in Washington DC before your visit ‎ B.You can make requests four months before visiting ‎ C.You have to arrive in Washington, DC 21 days earlier ‎ D.You are encouraged to drive to the White House ‎22.What do we know about touring the White House from the text?‎ A.Visitors have to use the baggage lockers before 6 p.m.‎ B.Visitors can find the baggage lockers near Gate A at Union Station.‎ C.Visitors can tour the White House with their bags.‎ D.Visitors can call 202-456-7041 for information on baggage lockers.‎ ‎23.This text can most likely be found in _________.‎ A. a history book B. a fashion magazine C. a guide book D. a local newspaper B We spent a weekend in Paris. We passed a half of the country to get to the city and were extremely surprised by the emptiness around. Our guide explained that only the capital of the country is busy and lively.‎ The city produced a great impression upon me! It is very beautiful and is totally unlike other European cities I’ve been to! It is charming and elegant. The Parisians are really proud of their nationality and sincerely sympathize with the non-French, but understand that to be a French is a privilege(幸运) and not everyone is lucky enough to have it. It’s very hard to find a single person in Paris who is willing to speak English, for they call the French “frogs”.‎ What food do I like in Paris most of all? Coffee and pizza in a French restaurant! I’ve never eaten so tasty a pizza! I like the way the dishes are numbered. You don’t have to tell something in French. You just raise a finger (or fingers) according to the number of dishes you’d like to order. In Paris the dinner is served rather late at 8---9 p.m. We know the German get seated with their backs towards the street; they are interested in the result of taking meals and don’t care what’s going on around. The French, on the contrary, like to watch the pedestrians (行人) and the cars in the streets, sipping some wonderful wine.‎ The French like to roll along the streets. Paris is simply destined for it! Where else can one order the latest fashion clothes? Men in elegant black costumes? Thin women in tight-fitting dresses and tiny handbags?‎ I like Paris. It’s absolutely unique! And I wish I managed to preserve its charm and uniqueness in our era of globalization!‎ ‎24. How would the French describe the English according to the passage? ‎ A. Selfish. B. Charming C. Humorous. D. Rude ‎25. How could the author easily order the dishes in a French restaurant?‎ A. By raising fingers. B. By speaking French. ‎ C. By reading the numbers. D. By pointing to the dishes.‎ ‎26. Why were the German mentioned in the third paragraph?‎ A. To show the French have their meals differently. ‎ B. To stress that to be a French is a privilege.‎ C. To provide some advice for the travelers.. ‎ D. To compare their different tastes in meals.‎ ‎27. According to the passage, what could you enjoy while walking along the streets in Paris?‎ A. The most expensive cars. B. The latest fashion clothes.‎ C. The most modernized buildings. D. The emptiest supermarkets.‎ C ‎“Oh, my god. Are you serious?”‎ That’s a reaction I often get when people hear the tale of my childhood.‎ It’s a story I don’t often share. Growing up in a bad home, I learned to protect myself by not speaking up. I’ve seldom said anything about how badly I was treated and hurt as a child.‎ I don’t talk about how my name was changed at least three times, what it was like to live in my van (厢式货车)， or how I’ve struggled with anxiety, depression (沮丧), and wanting to kill myself.‎ But I learned to start speaking up for myself. I went on to earn two graduate degrees and I will complete my doctorate (博士学位) this year. I’ve also become a widely published author. So, how did I get to where I am today?‎ What’s helped me is surrounding myself with caring, loving people. I’ve learned day-to-day skills through research, trial and error, and with the help of skilled professionals.‎ They’ve taught me how to slow down, to breathe, to be thankful for what I’ve got. They’re the ones who make my goals possible. They have also taught me to turn my past experiences into strength --- to make the negatives into positives.‎ My hope is that sharing my story might help others to see what is possible even in the darkest of times and help others to speak out.‎ I don’t think I’m in any way special or unique. I’m a common man, no more deserving(值得帮助的) than anyone else. But for far too long, I’ve been afraid that others think I’m damaged goods. I’ve worried about how I might be treated differently.‎ Pain and fear teach us to be silent. It’s time for that to change.‎ I don’t know what tomorrow might bring. But one thing I’ve learned is that if we can hold on and find help, if we find ways to get through the day and speak up, we’ll not only survive, but become stronger than before.‎ Our very survival can be an inspiration all on its own. And with love of my friends, I look forward to so much more than completing my education --- I look forward to the future.‎ ‎28. Why do people react the way they do after hearing the author’s story?‎ ‎ A. Because the author made up the story.‎ ‎ B. Because the author had a terrible early life.‎ ‎ C. Because the author learned to protect himself from childhood.‎ ‎ D. Because the author was a shy person who didn’t like to share stories.‎ ‎29. What has helped the author become who he is now?‎ ‎ a. Financial help from charities. ‎ b. Choosing positive and helpful people as friends. ‎ c. Putting in the effort to learn everyday skills. ‎ d. Getting special treatment for depression.‎ A. ab. B. bc. C. abc. D.bcd.‎ ‎30. What has the author learned from his friends?‎ ‎ A. To forget his past experiences. B. To find out his goals by trial and error.‎ ‎ C. To see what’s unique about himself. D. To develop a positive attitude toward life.‎ ‎31.The author wrote this article mainly to ________________.‎ A. show his pride in his achievements. ‎ B. share his childhood memories and future expectations. ‎ C. encourage people who have suffered to speak up and get help. ‎ D. stress that a painful childhood doesn’t necessarily determine your future.‎ D On Friday, more than a ton of ivory was crushed (碾碎) in New York City’s Times Square. The act is meant to highlight the threat of the illegal ivory trade to African elephants and show the world that the illegal ivory trade cannot continue. The event was organized by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, New York State agencies and the Wildlife Conservation Society, which runs New York City’s zoos. The crowd included lawmakers, wildlife advocates and celebrities.‎ ‎“Today’s ivory crushing will send a message to the world,” U.S. Interior Secretary, Sally Jewell, told the crowd. “We’re not only crushing ivory; we’re crushing the ivory market.”‎ After speeches, a 25-ton rock crusher began crushing ivory statues into a sand-like pulp (浆状物). The hundreds of wildlife supporters broke out in applause as pieces of ivory flew from the machine. The destroyed ivory, along with six tons that were destroyed in 2013, will be used to create any elephant memorial.‎ Thousands of African elephants are killed each year for their ivory tusks. The ivory is used to make expensive jewelry, ornaments (饰品), and art. African elephant populations are now in grave danger because of the ivory trade.‎ Destroying ivory that has been traded illegally may seem like a smart move, but the patience has been criticized by a number of groups, including some wildlife supporters. They say that ivory contains evidence that could be used against traders. Others argue that crushing ivory reduces the supply and increases the chances that poachers (偷猎者) will hunt more elephants. But the groups behind the ivory crushing say the public awareness of this issue far outweighs the risks.‎ ‎“I had no idea that the U.S, was one of the largest ivory markets in the world,” said Food Network star, Katie Lee, who works with conservation group, 96 Elephants.” “Every time I tell someone the statistics, they’re also very shocked. The more people hear about this, the more change can take place.”‎ ‎32.The purpose of crushing the ivory is __________.‎ A. to create an elephant memorial ‎ B. to force the government to take action on the ivory trade C. to protest against the ivory trade ‎ D. to save elephants kept in zoos ‎33.Which of the following is TRUE about the ivory crushing practice?‎ A. It began with speeches. ‎ B. It involved 25 tons of ivory. ‎ C. It was favored by all the wildlife supporters. ‎ D. It was organized by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ‎34.What is the main idea of the fifth paragraph?‎ A. People have different opinions about the practice. ‎ B. Destroying ivory is a smart move.‎ C. The practice is a big threat to poachers. ‎ D. It is important to raise public awareness about this issue.‎ ‎35.What surprised Katie Lee was that_____________. ‎ A. the ivory market in the U.S. is very big B. it is not easy to change the present situation C. people have little awareness of the terrible situation D. the ivory markets in the world are very big 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。‎ How to Practice Self-love and Be Good to Yourself Did you know that you’re very special? __36__ Your deserve to be loved not only by those around you but by the most important person in your life --- YOU. Practicing self-love can be challenging for many of us, especially in times when we face serious challenges. It’s not about being narcissistic (自恋), but about getting in touch with ourselves and our happiness. We practice self-love so we can live a life that truly shines.‎ ‎__37__ How well you handle a situation, how lovely you look today. Anything that will make you smile. Fill your body with food and drink that nourish it and mike it healthy. Work out every single day and learn to love the skin you’re in. You can’t hate your way of loving yourself.‎ Don’t believe everything you think. There is an inner critic inside of us trying to keep us small and safe. The down side of this is to stop us from living a full life.__38__ Let them remind you how amazing you are.‎ Stop the comparison. There is no one on his planet like you, so you cannot fairly compare yourself with someone else. 39 End all toxic relationships. Anyone who makes you feel less than amazing doesn’t deserve to be a part of your life.‎ Celebrate your wins no matter how big or small they are. 40 Step outside your comfort zone and try something new. The feeling is incredible when we realize we have achieved something that we didn’t know or think that we could do before.‎ A. Learn to trust yourself. B. There is no other person in this world like you. C. The only person you should compare yourself with is you.‎ D. Start each day by telling yourself something really positive. E. Surround yourself with people who love and encourage you. F. Pat yourself on the back and be proud of what you have achieved. G. Having confidence in yourself will help you make better choices and decisions.‎ 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。 ‎ Imagine a big explosion as you climb through 3,000 feet. Imagine a plane full of 41.______.It sounds scary. This is what I 42._________ six years ago. Now I want to 43._________ with you three things I learned about myself that day.‎ I learned that it all 44.__________ in an instant. I thought about all the people I wanted to reach out to but didn’t, all the experiences I wanted to have but 45.________ did. As I thought about that later on, I decided that I would no longer postphone(推迟) 46._________ in life. That accident has really changed my life. ‎ The 47.______ thing I learned that day is that I regretted the time I 48._______ on things that ‎ did not matter with people that matter. And afterwards, as I reflected on that, I decided to remove 49.________ energy from my life. It’s not 50.________, but it’s a lot better. I’ve not had a fight with my wife I two years. It feels great.‎ The third thing I learned that day is that dying is not 51._______. It’s almost like we’ve been 52.________ for it our whole lives. But it is very sad. I didn’t want to 53._________. I love my life. And that sadness really framed in one 54.__________ , which is, I only wish for one thing. I only wish I could see my 55.________ grow up. ‎ About a month later, I was at a performance by my daughter. I was 56.________, like a little kid. And it made all the sense in the world to me. I realized at that point by 57._________ those two dots, that the only thing that matters in my life is being a great 58._________ . Above all, the only goal I have in life is to be a good dad.‎ ‎ I was given the gift of a 59._________, of not dying that day. I was given 60.__________ gift, which was to be able to see into the future and come back and live differently.‎ ‎41.A.air B.seats C.smoke D.people ‎42.A.discovered B.experienced C.imagined D.dreamed ‎43.A.share B.report C.decide D.agree ‎44.A.disappeared B.completed C.broke D.changed ‎45.A.always B.never C.ever D.sometimes ‎46.A.something B.anything C.everything D.nothing ‎47.A.latter B.last C.first D.second ‎48.A.owed B.wasted C.paid D.spare ‎49.A.positive B.negative C.different D.strange ‎50.A.voluntary B.perfect C.necessary D.serious ‎51.A.scary B.easy C.unexpected D.unlucky ‎52.A.looking B.preparing C.making D.hoping ‎53.A.fall B.go C.remain D.climb ‎54.A.principle B.action C.thought D.theory ‎55.A.kids B.pets C.friends D.students ‎56.A.crying B.laughing C.sighing D.thinking ‎57.A.parting B.connecting C.comparing D.replacing ‎58.A.husband B.man C.teacher D.dad ‎59.A.bobby[]‎ B.love C.miracle D.memory ‎60.A. another B.other C.more D.extra 第Ⅱ卷 第三部分 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)‎ 阅读下面材料, 在空白处填入适当的内容(最多3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。‎ ‎61.The people __________ (operate) these factories are deeply concerned about the environment.‎ ‎63. I think the scientific advances __________ (mention) in your article are fantastic!‎ ‎64. Many countries have hesitated to give ___________(permit) for the production of GM foods, 62. The first mammal __________(clone) successfully from an adult cell was Dolly the sheep.‎ as they would rather be cautious with this new technology.‎ 65. Some scientists are already pushing ahead ________ research in order to produce a cloned human baby.‎ ‎66. This project resulted in farmers ___________ (replace) their crops with trees or grass.‎ ‎67. There are times _________ we need to travel long distances.‎ ‎68. __________ is no doubt that the world climate has been changing in recent years.‎ ‎69. Although he researches cloning, his ____________ (intend) has never been to create copies of humans.‎ ‎70. _______________ (observe) the problem for many years, he announced that we are now facing the biggest environmental problem of our time.‎ 第四部分 写作(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。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。‎ 增加: 在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧), 并在其下面写出该加的词。‎ 删除: 把多余的词用斜线()画掉。‎ 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。‎ When decided what is the most important in life, some people choose money, while others choose things like security and comfort. Therefore, for me, the most important thing in life are friendship. Friendship means having someone I can rely. Last year, I leave my schoolbag on a trolleybus, and I lost all of my note for the final exam. You can imagine what I panicked. Lucky for me, my best friend Jenny let me to copy hers, and I used them in my revision. Thanks to his help, I was able to pass the exam. ‎ 第二节 书面表达(满分25分)‎ 假如你是李明，你班同学最近参加了某报组织的一场讨论。讨论的主题是：要不要克隆人类。请你根据下表所提供的信息，给报社编辑投稿，客观介绍讨论的情况。‎ ‎40%的学生认为：‎ ‎30%的学生认为：‎ ‎1.克隆人非常有意义 ‎2.能使世界变得更加有趣，给人们带来更多的欢乐 ‎3.可以克隆一些著名科学家，让他们为人类做更多的事情 ‎1.不能克隆人类 ‎2.每个人都是很特别的，被的人只不过是复制品摆了 ‎3.克隆人可能被坏人利用 ‎ 你的观点: 1.现在还很难说克隆人类是对还是不对 2.也许我们只得等待 注意:‎ ‎1.信的开头和结尾已为你写好； 2.词数100左右。 Dear editor Recently we have had a discussion on whether we should clone humans. ‎ 芷兰2018年下学期高二年级期中考试 英语参考答案 听 力： 1-5 CCCBC 6-10 CABAC 11-15 CBCAB 16-20 CBACC 阅 读： 21-23 ABC 24-27 DAAB 28-31 BBDC 32-35 CAAA 七选五： [语篇解读]本文是说明文。讲述了一个人如何自爱和对自已好。 1. B第一段第一句意为“你知道你很特别吗?”接下来的一句应该说明“没有其他的人在这个世界上像你一样。” 故选B。 2. D本段内容说明每一天都应该用积极的心态来面对生活，吃有营养的食品使身体茁壮成长；锻炼身体，喜欢自己的肤色。这一切都是为了说明一个主题—每天开始的时候都要告诉 自己一些积极向上的事情。故选D。 3. E由空格后面的句子 Let them remind you how amazing you are中的them一词可知，这个词代表的应该是 people who love and encourage you，故选E。 4. C本段主题为“停止比较”，选项C中的关键词 compare提示了该空格应该选C。 5. F本段首句为“庆祝你的胜利，不管它们是大是小”，而选项F“表扬一下自己，为自己取得的东西而自豪。”是庆祝胜利的一种方式。故选F。 ‎ 完形填空: 41-45 CBADB 46-50 BDBBB 51-55 ABBCA 56-60 ABDCA 语法填空：‎ ‎61.operating 62.to be cloned/cloned 63.mentioned 64.permission 65.with ‎66. resulting 67.when 68.There 69.intention 70.Having observed 短文改错：‎ When decided what is the most important in life, some people choose money, while others ‎ ‎ deciding choose things like security and comfort. Therefore, for me, the most important thing in life are ‎ ‎ However is friendship. Friendship means having someone I can rely. Last year, I leave my schoolbag on a ‎ ‎ on/upon left trolleybus, and I lost all of my note for the final exam. You can imagine what I panicked. Lucky ‎ ‎ notes how Luckily for me, my best friend Jenny let me to copy hers, and I used them in my revision. Thanks to his ‎ ‎ her help, I was able to pass the exam. ‎ 书面表达 Recently we had a discussion on whether we should clone humans. 40 percent of the students think cloning humans very meaningful. It can make the world more interesting and give people more ‎ pleasure. We can clone some famous scientists and let them do more things for humans.‎ ‎30 percent of the students think we can’t clone humans. Each of us is special, but a cloned person is only a copy. What are worse, cloned people may be used by some bad persons.‎ As far as I am concerned, it is difficult right now to say whether cloning humans is right or not. Perhaps we will just have to wait and see.‎ Yours sincerely, ‎ Li Ming