辽宁省辽阳县集美学校2018-2019学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题

辽宁省辽阳县集美学校2018-2019学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题

集美高中高二英语月考卷（4月）‎ A Tower Bridge Exhibition This must-see London attraction invites you to step inside the most famous bridge in the world to exp lore, its structure, wonderful views and . glass floor, modern exhibitions and splendid Victorian Engine Rooms!‎ Tower Bridge was built 120 years ago to ease road traffic while maintaining river access to the busy Pool of London docks （码头）.Built with giant moveable roadways that lift up for passing ships,it is to this day considered an engineering wonder and beyond being,one of London's favourite symbols. It is arguably one of the most famous and industry recognizable structures in the entire world.‎ Since 1982, Tower Bridge Exhibition has told the history of the bridge and why it came into existence through fascinating exhibition content. Visitors can also experience the exciting new glass floor and spectacular panoramic （全景的）views from the high level Walkways as well as the Victorian Engine Rooms, which house the beautiful steam engines that once powered the bridge lifts. This must-see attraction is the only way to explore the most famous bridge in the world!‎ Admissions： £9. 8 for an adult； £4. 2 for a child Age Restrictions: Child ages：5-15. Children aged 4 and below are free.‎ Opening Hours: April-September：10 : ‎00 a. m. -5 : 30 p. m.‎ October-March：9< ‎30 a. m. -5 : 00 p. m.‎ Important Info：‎ You can take pictures anywhere on the Bridge or in the Engine Rooms. Visitors are advised to allow additional time for security checks and lift access up to the Walkways. Entry into the Walkways cannot be guaranteed for a specific time at peak times or during bridge lifts.‎ ‎21. Why was Tower Bridge built 120 years ago?‎ A. To reduce road traffic jam problems.‎ B. To attract the tourists all over the world.‎ C. To allow passing ships to unload some goods.‎ D. To let passers-by pass through the river more safely.‎ ‎22. What can visitors do while in the Exhibition?‎ A. Run on the Walkways at will.‎ B. Visit the room of Queen Victoria.‎ C. Take photos in the Engine Rooms.‎ D. Visit the exhibition at 8 :‎00 a. m. in November.‎ ‎23. How much should a couple with their 5-year-old son pay for the Exhibition?‎ A. £14. B. £18.2. C. £19. 6. D. £23. 8‎ B When John was growing up, other kids felt sorry for him. His parents always had him weeding the garden, carrying out the garbage and delivering newspapers. But when John reached adulthood，he was better off than his childhood companions. He had more job satisfaction, a better marriage and was healthier. Most of all, he was happier. Far happier.‎ These are the findings of a 40-year study that followed the lives of 456 teenage boys from Boston. The study showed that those who had worked as boys enjoyed happier and more productive lives than those who had not. “Boys who worked in the home or community gained abilities and skills and came to feel they were worthwhile members of society,” said George Vaillant，the psychologist (心理学家) who made the discovery. “And because they felt good about themselves, others fell good about them, too.”‎ Vaillant’s study followed these males in great detail. Interviews were repeated at ages 25, 31 and 47. Under Vaillant, the researchers compared the men’s mental-health scores with their boyhood-activity scores. Points were awarded for part-time jobs, housework, effort in school, and ability to deal with problems.‎ The link between what the men had done as boys and how they turned out as adults was surprisingly sharp. Those who had done the most boyhood activities were twice as likely to have warm relations with a wide variety of people, five times as likely to be well paid and 16 times less likely to have been unemployed The researchers also found that IQ (智商) and family social and economic class made no real difference in how the boys turned out. Working—at any age—is important.‎ Childhood activities help a child develop responsibility, independence, confidence and ability—the base of emotional health. They also help him understand that people must work together with others and ‎ work toward common goals. The most able adults are those who know how to do this. Yet work isn’t everything. As Tolstoy once said, “One can live magnificently (辉煌地) in this world if one knows how to work and how to love, to work for the person one loves and to love one’s work.”‎ ‎24. Vaillant’s words in Paragraph 2 serve as ________.‎ A. an analysis of how work was related to ability B. a description of personal values and social values C. an explanation why some boys grew into happy men D. an example for parents’ expectations of their children ‎25. Vaillant’s team obtained their findings by ________.‎ A. comparing different sets of scores B. evaluating the men’s mental health ‎ C .recording the boys’ effort in school D. measuring the men’s problem solving ability ‎26. What does the underlined word "sharps probably mean in Paragraph 4?‎ A. quick to react B. sudden and rapid C. clear and definite D. having a thin edge ‎27. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?‎ A. Independence is the key to one’s success.‎ B. Able adults know more about love than work.‎ C. Love brings more joy to people than work does.‎ D. Emotional health is essential to a wonderful adult life.‎ C Comparing ourselves with others isn’t a recent phenomenon—it’s part of our culture* As soon as we’re able to form our own thoughts and opinions, we start comparing. Who’s taller? Who’s better at sports? Who has more friends?‎ Unlike other childish habits, the urge to measure up (攀比) doesn’t ever really go away. In fact, it only increases when we become teens. “At a younger age, I found myself wanting to be cool and wondering why I wasn’t that cool,” said a junior student Michael Torres. “So I began doing what they ‎ did in order to fit in with my own friends.”‎ We are flooded with the message that we should compare ourselves with others. Magazines, advertisements, stores—it becomes all about what other people have or what they’ve achieved. Social media adds another layer to the problem. Facebook, Twitter and QQ offer a constant stream of updates about the people around us. She got accepted to Harvard! He bought the brand new Nikes! They’re going to get married!‎ ‎“If I go on Facebook or Twitter and read about how wonderful everyone else is, I’m not feeling good about myself. It’s going to make me feel worse, said Mike Robbins, a senior student. “I try not to let things like that affect me, but in the modem world of technology, it’s hard not to take notice of what others are doing, and sometimes you want to be just like them,”‎ Before you get caught up in the comparison game, keep in mind one very important detail: When it comes to social media, we often present only the things we want people to see—the good fortunes, happy moments, delicious desserts and best smiles.‎ The deeper question is: Are people really posting things on social media that are true or are they simply doing it to present something to other people? It’s what we do in our culture: “Look! How great I am!”，“Look! How smart I am!” or “Look! How happy I am!”. And sometimes that’s true, but in a lot of cases, it’s not.‎ While comparing ourselves to others can inspire us to get ahead and work harder, it can also drive us crazy. Next time you find yourself wondering if you measure up, remember this: What we have is not a measure of who we are. We already have worth as an individual when we’re born. Everything else is what people think of us.‎ ‎28. When do we start to compare ourselves with others?‎ A. When we go to junior schools. B. When we were born into the world.‎ C. When we have Facebook or Tweeter. D. When we have thoughts and opinions.‎ ‎29. According to the author, why would people like to post wonderful things on social media?‎ A. To show off their lives. B. To get advice from readers.‎ C. To share happiness with others. D. To communicate useful information.‎ ‎30. The author presents the phenomenon of the comparison by ________.‎ A. listing a lot of figures B. giving facts and examples C. providing scientific findings D, comparing famous people’s opinions ‎31. From the passage, we learn that the author ________ comparison with others.‎ A. supports B. opposes C. ignores D. respects D In 2015, a man named Nigel Richards memorized 386, 000 words in the entire French Scrabble Dictionary in just nine weeks. However, he does not speak French. Richards’ impressive feat is a useful example to show how artificial intelligence works—real AI. Both of Richard and AI take in massive amounts of data to achieve goals with unlimited memory and superman accuracy in a certain field.‎ The potential applications for AI are extremely exciting. Because AI can outperform humans at routine tasks—provided the task is in one field with a lot of data—it is technically capable of replacing hundreds of millions of white and blue collar jobs in the next 15 years or so.‎ But not every job will be replaced by AI. In fact, four types of jobs are not at risk at all. First, there are creative jobs. AI needs to be given a goal to optimize. It cannot invent, like scientists, novelists and artists can. Second, the complex, strategic jobs—executives, diplomats, economists — go well beyond the AI limitation of single-field and Big Data. Then there are the as-yet-unknown jobs that will be created by AI.‎ Are you worried that these three types of jobs won’t employ as many people as AI will replace? Not to worry, as the fourth type is much larger: jobs where emotions are needed, such as teachers, nannies and doctors. These jobs require compassion, trust and sympathy—which AI does not have. And even if AI tried to fake it, nobody would want a robot telling them they have cancer, or a robot to babysit their children.‎ So there will still be jobs in the age of AI. The key then must be retraining the workforce so people can do them. This must be the responsibility not just of the government, which can provide funds, but also of corporations and those who benefit most.‎ ‎32. What is the main purpose of paragraph 1?‎ A. To introduce the topic. B. To mention Nigel’s feat.‎ C. To stress the importance of good memory. D. To suggest humans go beyond AI in memory.‎ ‎33. Which of the following best explains “outperform” underlined in paragraph 2?‎ A. Be superior to B. Be equal to C. Be similar to D. Be related to ‎34. Which of the following jobs is the most likely to be replaced?‎ A. The writer. B. The shop assistant. C. The babysitter. D. The psychologist.‎ ‎35. What does the text suggest people do about job replacement of AI?‎ A. Limit the application of AI to a certain degree.‎ B. Get more support from the government.‎ C. Apply for the donation from companies.‎ D. Upgrade themselves all the time.‎ 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）‎ 根据短文内容，从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 If you’ve ever had a nightmare (噩梦), you’re not alone. ___36__ A nightmare is a bad dream. It can make you feel scared, anxious or upset.‎ Why do I get nightmares?‎ Stressful things that happen during the day can turn dreams into nightmares. Nightmares may be a way to reduce the pressures of the day. Sometimes major changes can cause stress that leads to nightmares. Another thing that may cause nightmares is watching scary movies or reading scary books, especially before you go to bed.___37___‎ How can I prevent nightmares?‎ Although it is normal to have a nightmare once in a while, there are some methods you can try to get nightmares under control.‎ ‎◆ Get into a healthy sleep routine (习惯).___38___ Avoid eating or exercising just before bedtime. Avoid scary books or movies before bedtime.‎ ‎◆ Use a nightlight. With a nightlight, if you awake from a nightmare, you’ll be able to see familiar things and remember where you are.‎ ‎◆ Keep your door open. __39___ If you are scared, get up and find someone for reassurance (安心). You’re never too old for a hug!‎ What if the nightmares don’t go away?‎ Most of the time, nightmares are not a big problem. It often helps to tell a trusted adult about your bad dreams. ____40___ Sometimes it helps to keep a dream journal, a notebook in which you describe the dreams you can remember. If you have frequent nightmares, you and your parents might want to see a ‎ doctor to help you deal with your bad dreams.‎ A. You can go to bed about the same time and wake up at the same time every day.‎ B. Nightmares are not real and they cannot hurt you.‎ C. But sometimes you might have a nightmare for no reason at all.‎ D. This will help you remember that your family is close by.‎ E. The amount of sleep a person needs depends a lot on his or her age.‎ F. Just talking about what happened might make you feel better.‎ G. Almost everyone gets them once in a while --adults, as well as kids.‎ 第二部分 语言运用（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，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。‎ Within five minutes of meeting Olivia Ports, I knew she was a special teenager.‎ I knew before she___41___ her guitar and performed a song. I knew before I found out how a(n)___42___ she was born with changed her childhood. And I knew before her mother told me Olivia performed recently in front of 1,200 people.‎ In addition to her____43___musical talents, Olivia is just so friendly, funny and ___44___to those who made her first show such a success. “She doesn’t want the story to be about her,” said Olivia’s mother. But like all children___45___ chronic （慢性的） diseases, the “journey she has been on has made her stronger.” Olivia admits she’s not like many kids of her age. ___46___herself as a “little bit crazy”, she acts older than she is. She was born with a compromised immune system （缺乏抵抗力的免疫系统）. When she realized she would have to___47___her beloved gymnastics, she took up her mom’s old high school guitar and ____48____herself to play. “I had to have something to do with so much___49___time,” she said. It was during a hospital visit that she met Classical Blast, a popular band that invited Olivia to___50___them as a guest performer on their Christmas___51___. Their encouragement gave her the courage to begin playing at public__52___in the area, and she was soon a regular on stage. It was yet another treatment that___53___her most recent performance. Recovering in her room for 15 days last Christmas, Olivia saw first-hand “how sad it can be” for children to be in hospital during the ___54___. That’s why this year, Olivia decided to do a benefit（义演）, asking guests to bring a toy that could be taken to young ___55___.‎ Speaking of her future, the high school senior plans to __56___a year off after graduation. She wants to___57___for college with the goal of opening a music school for those with health ___58___. When you___59___your life with things you love,” she said, “it makes every day more___60___.”‎ ‎41. A. put away B. took over C. picked up D. set down ‎42. A. condition B. position C. environment D. reality ‎43. A. amusing B. entertaining C. delightful D. impressive ‎44. A. graceful B. grateful C. addicted D. appreciated ‎45. A. fighting B. beating C. defeating D. winning ‎46. A. Referring B. Thinking C. Describing D. Observing ‎47. A. ban B. avoid C. replace D. abandon ‎48. A. helped B. served C. influenced D. taught ‎49. A. off B. down C. out D. up ‎50. recognize B. interview C. join D. affect ‎51. A. trip B. tour C. travel D. journey ‎52. A. albums B. events C. cafes D. thrillers ‎53. A. led to B. lay in C. split up D. put into ‎54. A. seasons B. winters C. holidays D. years ‎55. A. singers B. audience C. performers D. patients ‎56. A. set B. take C. put D. turn ‎57 A‎. ask B. pay C. wait D. head ‎58 A‎. insurances B. challenges C. products D. symptoms ‎59 A‎. fill B. push C. set D. mix ‎60 A‎. challenging B. complex C. meaningful D. powerful 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）‎ 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的疋确形式 For the first time in 94 years, the Palace Museum has extended its opening hours, allowing the public to celebrate the Lantern Festival at night in the ancient palace.‎ About 3,000 lucky visitors received free tickets from the government, among ___61___ was Zhang Zhifu, a 77-year-old public security volunteer. It’s a mark of gratitude for her volunteer work. “It is ‎ ‎___62___ (true) an honor to be granted this special privilege,” Zhang said.‎ To guarantee the ___63___ (safe) of the palace, festival organizers __64___ (plan) this year’s Lantern Festival event used LED lights rather than traditional paper lanterns and red candles. It’s a fascinating event for visitors to absorb ___65___ (they) in the festive atmosphere in the museum. Discussion of the Palace Museum’s new look lit up social media following Tuesday’s display.‎ Since he became director of the Palace Museum, Shan Jixiang _66___ (bring) many changes to the world’s ___67___ (large) imperial complex (建筑群). Once in a speech the 64-year-old director shared his idea about how to make traditional ___68__ (treasure) come alive again. He said, “___69__ matters to a museum is not how many visitors they have, but how close they are ___70__ people’s daily lives.”‎ 第四部分：写作（共两节，满分45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（＼）划掉。‎ 修改：在错的词下划一横线，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 People always say that we lack of the eyes of realizing the beauty in life. I can’t agree complete. Last Friday, I woke up very early and decide to take a walk. In the square there many senior citizens were dancing, I found several elders bury in feeding birds. Without many cars, I realized the city looked so clean but beautiful. Some coffee shops were decorated pretty well, which attracted our eyes. The whole city was covered with green trees, making it green city. At this moment, I found the city was so interested. How I regret ignore its beauty before!‎ 第二节：写作（满25分）‎ 假设你是李华。你班计划邀请外教Jack—起乘坐长途大巴车去春游。请根据以下要点 给他写一封电子邮件。‎ ‎1. 时间：5月6号8:00至16:00；‎ ‎2. 地点：马耳山生态旅游区；‎ ‎3. 内容：草莓采摘和爬山：‎ ‎4. 注意事项：鞋帽等。‎ 注意：1.词数100左右，开头已为你写好：2. 可适当增加细节以使行文连贯；‎ ‎3. 参考词汇：草莓strawberry 生态的 ecological ‎【答案】 A阅读21.-23ACD B阅读24-27 CACD C阅读28-31 DABB D阅读. 32‎-35A A B D ‎36G‎ 37. C 38. A 39. D ‎‎40 F ‎【答案】41. C 42. A 43. D 44. B 45. A 46. C 47. D 48 D 49. B 50. C 51. B 52. B 53. A 54. C 55. D 56. B 57. D 58. B 59. A 60. C ‎【答案】61. whom ‎ ‎62. truly 63. safety ‎ ‎64. planning 65. themselves 66. has brought 67. largest 68. treasures 69. What 70. to People always say that we lack of the eyes of realizing the beauty in life. I can’t agree complete. Last Friday, I 删掉 of completely woke up very early and decide to take a walk. In the square there many senior citizens were dancing, I found several decided where elders bury in feeding birds. Without many cars, I realized the city looked so clean but beautiful. Some coffee shops buried and were decorated pretty well, which attracted our eyes. The whole city was covered with green trees, making it∧ green my a ‎ city. At this moment, I found the city was so interested. How I regret ignore its beauty before!‎ interesting ignoring Dear Jack,‎ How are things going? Our class is planning to go for a spring outing to Maershan Ecological Tourist Area on May 6, 2018. We would love to invite you to join us.‎ We’ll meet at the school gate and set out at 8:00 sharp by coach. When we have reached the destination, we can pick strawberries, which are really juicy and tasty. Afterwards, we can climb to the top of Maershan, which might be a great challenge for some of us. After a wonderful day, we will return at 16:00. By the way, remember to wear a hat to avoid getting sun-burnt. And a pair of sports shoes will help you a lot.‎ If you feel like going, write to me soon.‎ Looking forward to hearing from you.‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua