2018-2019学年北京市北京师范大学附属中学高二下学期期中考试英语试题（Word版）

2018-2019学年北京市北京师范大学附属中学高二下学期期中考试英语试题（Word版）

北京师大附中2018-2019学年下学期高二年级期中考试英语试卷 本试卷有两卷，考试时长120分钟，满分140分。‎ 第Ⅰ卷 第一部分：听力理解(共三节，20分)‎ 第一节(共5小题；每小题1分，共5分)‎ 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话你将听一遍。‎ ‎1. What is the woman wearing?‎ A. A dress. B. Shorts. C. Jeans.‎ ‎2. What will the woman eat with her coffee?‎ A. A slice of cake. B. Some biscuits. C. Some chocolate.‎ ‎3. Where are the two speakers?‎ A. On the street. B. At the airport. C. At the railway station.‎ ‎4. What will the man do this afternoon?‎ A. Play football. B. Play tennis. C. Play computer games.‎ ‎5. How will the man go to school tomorrow?‎ A. By car. B. By bus. C. By bike.‎ 第二节(共10小题；每小题1分，共10分)‎ 听下面4段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读每小题。听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白你将听两遍。‎ 听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。‎ ‎6. What did the man want to do?‎ A. Post a letter. B. Join the library. C. Check identification.‎ ‎7. What did the man provide at last?‎ A. His passport. B. His bankbook. C. His driving licence.‎ 听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。‎ ‎8. What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers?‎ A. Husband and wife. B. Boss and secretary. C. Teacher and student.‎ ‎9. Who will try to solve the problem?‎ A. The speakers themselves.‎ B. A friend of the speakers.‎ C. The electricity company.‎ 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。‎ ‎10. Which motorway will stay closed?‎ A. M7. B. M16. C. M43.‎ ‎11. Why can’t drivers use Green Street?‎ A. Because of an accident.‎ B. Because of traffic jams there.‎ C. Because of the problem with the road.‎ ‎12. What’s the weather like this afternoon?‎ A. Snowy. B. Sunny. C. Windy.‎ 听第9段材料，回答第13至15题。‎ ‎13. What should the man do first for his research project?‎ A. Focus his question. B. Do a lot of reading. C. Choose key arguments.‎ ‎14. What is the man’s main problem?‎ A. He doesn’t analyze the material.‎ B. He doesn’t narrow the topic down.‎ C. He doesn’t keep a note of different ideas.‎ ‎15. What are the two speakers talking about?‎ A. The importance of choosing the topic.‎ B. The process of doing a research project.‎ C. The difficulty in arranging different ideas.‎ 第三节(共5小题；每小题1分，共5分)‎ 听下面一段对话，完成第16至20五道小题，每小题仅填写一个词。听对话前，你将有20秒钟的时间阅读试题，听完后你将有60秒钟的作答时间。这段对话你将听两遍。‎ Trip to ‎Langton‎ ‎Castle Opening days ‎ 16 to Saturday Opening time ‎10:‎30 a.m. to 5 p.m.‎ Time for the tour ‎ 17 minutes Contents of the film about a 18 ‎ Things sold in the shop books, postcards, and 19 ‎ Student cost (in groups)‎ ‎£ 20 per person 第二部分：知识运用(共两节，40分)‎ 第一节 单项填空(共10小题；每小题1分，共10分)‎ 从每题所给的选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。‎ ‎21. With fossil fuels such as coal and oil running out quickly, we have to find more ____________ energy sources.‎ A. vivid B. bureaucratic C. alternative D. abnormal ‎22. Critical thinkers have the courage to challenge ____________ thinking while most of us tend to follow it blindly.‎ A. gradual B. logical C. productive D. conventional ‎23. It was ____________ from her face that she was really hopeless and upset.‎ A. severe B. superb C. apparent D. significant ‎24. Many experienced teachers believe that when knowledge is ____________, it can be most readily grasped by the learners.‎ A. constant B. credible C. mild D. structured ‎25. Scientists are hoping for a ____________ in the search for a cure for cancer.‎ A. reputation B. breakthrough C. civilization D. sensation ‎26. ____________ of 20 countries attended the G20 Conference, which would surely make a positive impact on world’s economic development.‎ A. volunteers B. astronauts C. delegates D. athletes ‎27. The architecture as well as all the art works of The Forbidden City are well ____________ by professional staff.‎ A. accustomed B. erupted C. assumed D. preserved ‎28. Cellphones are ____________ to help students focus on their study.‎ A. expanded B. prohibited C. assigned D. relieved ‎29. She was given a $1,000 ticket for ____________ the speed limit and a $ 230 ticket for disobeying a red light.‎ A. fetching B. exceeding C. adjusting D. obeying ‎30. With mountains of work to do, we should make a list first and ____________ the urgent ones.‎ A. burst B. urge C. prioritize D. defend 第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，共30分）‎ 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。‎ I know a woman who tries hard to be a good custodian. I pass her every day after school as she pushes her cart down my hallway. She is my building’s cleaner.‎ One Tuesday morning I came into school and saw a 31 on my desk from my custodian. It seemed that some unbearable first year students had damaged the bathroom in a particularly disgusting way and she had been 32 to clean it. This took 33 than she had expected. She had left the typewritten note on my desk to 34 for not being able to clean my room as she was 35 to do.‎ At the beginning of the period, I shared her note with my first period 36 When I mentioned that our custodian had apologized to us, their first 37 was to volunteer to seek out and beat up those first year students for making our custodian have to clean up their 38 . It turned out that just about all of my students also knew our custodian by name--all of them ‎ responded with smiles and 39 for a long time about this time or that time when she’d 40 each of them in the hallway. That she felt she needed to apologize ‎41 a strong reaction from many of the kids.‎ As the class period was about to end, I asked them to 42 the floor like I do every period and thanked them for picking up any garbage 43 it wasn’t theirs. My entire class disappeared; they each disappeared instantly 44 their desks to pick up those annoying tiny pieces of paper that 45 so easily from notebooks. One girl made a(an) 46 that I later used with my other classes: “Her job might be to clean the room, but she shouldn’t have to clean up 47 us. There’s a difference.”‎ I believe that people know the difference between right and wrong. I believe that people appreciate it when others 48 take care of them. And I believe that people, even adolescents who are not quite yet mature, appreciate it when they see someone who takes ‎49 in her work. Sometimes we need a(an) 50 of the things we take for granted...things like a good custodian to take care of us.‎ ‎31. A. paper B. handbook C. note D. letter ‎32. A. advised B. persuaded C. allowed D. charged ‎33. A. shorter B. longer C. more D. less ‎34. A. apologize B. regret C. appeal D. complain ‎35. A. recommended B. believed C. approved D. scheduled ‎36. A. class B. colleagues C. staff D. members ‎37. A. answer B. reaction C. decision D. behavior ‎38. A. room B. desks C. mess D. chaos ‎39. A. talked B. asked C. quarreled D. discussed ‎40. A. visited B. called C. praised D. greeted ‎41. A. made B. showed C. earned D. accepted ‎42. A. sweep B. examine C. check D. mop ‎43. A. even if B. only if C. if only D. if ever ‎44. A. above B. under C. beyond D. across ‎45. A. leave B. fall C. fly D. miss ‎46. A. promise B. agreement C. announcement D. comment ‎47. A. after B. before C. with D. for ‎48. A. freely B. gently C. hopefully D. sincerely ‎49. A. advantage B. pride C. action D. chance ‎50. A. keeper B. caretaker C. reminder D. observer 第三部分：阅读理解（共两节，40分）‎ 第一节：阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，共30分）‎ A The following safety risks may result in serious injury or death to the user of the MINI Cooper S:‎ ‎● This product contains small parts that are for adult assembly (组装) only. Keep small children away when assembling. Remove all protective materials before assembly. Be sure to remove all packaging materials and parts from underneath the car body.‎ ‎● Battery posts contain lead known to the state of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Never open the battery.‎ ‎● Body parts such as hands, legs, hair and clothing can get caught in moving parts. Never place a body part near a moving part or wear loose clothing while using the vehicle. Always wear shoes when using the vehicle.‎ ‎● Using the vehicle near streets, motor vehicles, drop-offs such as steps, water (swimming pools) or other bodies of water, hills, wet areas, in alleys, at night or in the dark could result in an unexpected accident. Instead, use the vehicle on the highway. Always use the vehicle in a safe, secure environment.‎ ‎● Using the vehicle in unsafe conditions such as snow, rain, loose dirt, mud, or sand may result in unexpected action, for example tip over.‎ ‎● Using the vehicle in an unsafe manner. Examples include but are not limited to:‎ ‎· Pulling the vehicle with another vehicle or similar device ‎· Allowing more than two riders ‎· Pushing the user from the back ‎· Traveling at an unsafe speed ‎● Always use common sense and safe practices when using the vehicle.‎ ‎● Store the vehicle indoors or cover it to protect it from weather. Water will damage the motor, electric system, and battery.‎ ‎51. When assembling, you should ____________.‎ A. open the battery on the spot B. ignore the packaging materials C. keep small children off the spot D. take away all protective materials ‎52. According to the text, it is safer to ____________.‎ A. have at least four passengers B. push the user from behind at the start C. drive on the highway instead of on hills D. wear loose clothes while using the vehicle ‎53. Where can you probably find the text?‎ A. An official report. B. A popular magazine.‎ C. A physics textbook. D. A product handbook.‎ B Joanne was stuck in a traffic jam in central Birmingham at 5:30, and at 6:30 she was expected to be chairing a meeting of the tennis club. At last, the traffic was moving. She swung quickly racing to her house. As she opened the door, she nearly tripped over Sheba.‎ ‎“Hey, Sheba,” she said, “I’ve got no time for you now, but I’ll take you out as soon as I get back from tennis club.” Then she noticed Sheba seemed to be coughing or choking. Obviously, she could hardly breathe. Immediately, Joanne realized she would have to take her to the vet (兽医). When she got there, the vet was just about to close for the day. Seeing the state of Sheba, Dr. Sterne brought her quickly into his office.‎ ‎“Listen, doctor, I’m really in a rush to get to a meeting-can I leave her with you, and go and ‎ get changed? I’ll be back in ten minutes to pick her up, and then I’ll take her on to the meeting with me. Is that OK?”‎ ‎“Sure,” said the doctor.‎ Joanne made the quick trip back to her house in a couple of minutes. As she was once more entering the hallway, the phone by the door began to ring.‎ ‎“This is Dr. Sterne,” said an anxious voice. “I want you to get out of that house immediately,” said the doctor’s voice. “I’m coming round fight away, and the police will be there any time now. Wait outside!”‎ At that moment, a police car screeched to a stop outside the house. Two policemen got out and ran into the house. Joanne was by now completely confused and very frightened. Then the doctor arrived.‎ ‎“Where’s Sheba? Is she OK?” shouted Joanne.‎ ‎“She’s free, Joanne. I took out the thing which was choking her, and she’s OK now.”‎ Just then, the two policemen reappeared from the house, half-carrying a white-faced man, who could hardly walk. There was blood all over him.‎ ‎“My God,” said Joanne, “how did he get in there? And how did you know he was there?”‎ ‎“I think he must be a burglar,” said the doctor. “I knew he was there because when I finally removed what was stuck in Sheba’s throat; it turned out to be three human fingers.”‎ ‎54. What was Joanne supposed to do at 6: 30?‎ A. To walk her dog. B. To see her doctor.‎ C. To attend a club meeting. D. To play tennis with her friends.‎ ‎55. Joanne wanted to get back to her home again ____________.‎ A. to dress up for the meeting B. to phone the police station C. to catch the badly hurt burglar D. to wait for her dog to be cured ‎56. From the passage, we can infer that ____________.‎ A. Sheba fought against the burglar B. the police found the burglar had broken in C. Joanne had planned to take her dog to the meeting D. the doctor performed a difficult operation on the dog ‎57. In this passage, the writer intends to tell us that the dog is ____________.‎ A. clever B. friendly C. frightening D. devoted C Gauri Nanda sees a wearable computer as a handbag - one that’s built out of four-inch squares and triangles of fiber, with tiny computer chips embedded(嵌入) in it. It looks, feels, and weighs like your typical leather purse.‎ That’s where the similarities end: This bag can wirelessly keep track of your belongings and remind you, just as you’re about to leave the house, to take your wallet. It can review the weather report and suggest that you grab an umbrella. This purse can even upload your favorite songs onto your scarf.‎ Sure, a computing purse and scarf set may seem like the stuff of science fiction. But these devices(装置), part of next generation of wearable computers, could become commonplace within a few years. DuPont created new super strong fibers that can conduct electricity, and can be woven into ordinary-looking clothes. And the chipmaker developed chip packaging allowing wearable computers to be washed, even in the heavy-duty cycle.‎ As a result, these new wearable devices are different from the heavy and downright silly versions of the recent past, which often required users to be wrapped in wires and type on their stomachs. Unlike their predecessors, these new wearable computers also make economic sense. When her bag becomes commercially available in two to three years, Nanda expects it will cost around $150, which is the price of an average leather purse.‎ Here’s how the bag works: You place a special radio-signal-transmitting chip onto your wallet. A similar radio in your purse picks up the signal and notifies you that you’ve forgotten to take your wallet. In turn, sensors on your purse’s handles will notify the computer that you’ve picked up the purse and are ready to go.‎ Already, these new kinds of wearable devices are being adopted for use in markets like auto repair, emergency services, medical monitoring and even, increasingly, for consumers at large. Indeed more people will want to cross that bridge in the coming years-making for a booming market for wearable computers that don’t look like something out of science fiction.‎ ‎58. Which of the following describes a wearable computer?‎ A. It can be washed in washing machines.‎ B. It is much heavier than a leather purse.‎ C. It can download songs from the Internet.‎ D. It is made of clothes conducting electricity.‎ ‎59. According to the passage, the new wearable computers ____________.‎ A. require users to operate on the stomach B. pick up the signals through wires and chips C. are being applied in some different areas now D. are smarter but more expensive than the old ones ‎60. What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph mean?‎ A. The new wearable computers have become fashionable.‎ B. People would like to learn more about the new computers.‎ C. New wearable computers promise to sell well in the future.‎ D. The idea of the purse-like computers comes from science fiction.‎ ‎61. The purpose of the passage is ____________.‎ A. to introduce a new kind of computer B. to explain the functions of computers C. to compare different types of computers D. to show how high technology affects our life D Why are people interested in eating raw foods or whole foods? One reason is that eating these types of food reduces the risk of acid accumulation in your body.‎ Raw and whole foods are usually digested more efficiently than cooked and refined foods. When we cook foods, we destroy the natural enzymes(酶) that are part of the food in its raw form. These enzymes were intended by nature to help us digest the food. When we consume food without these natural enzymes, our bodies either digest the food improperly or allow too many nutrients to be absorbed into the bloodstream. In both instances, the result is obesity. When too many nutrients are absorbed at once, the body grows fat. Improperly digested food moves slowly ‎ through the digestive tract, where it becomes increasingly acidic. To protect its vital organs from this acidic waste, the body changes the acid into fat and stores it safely away from the organs.‎ Processed foods contain chemical elements, which might confuse the appetite mechanism that tells us when we’ve had enough to eat; as a result, people often overeat. Processed foods also upset the digestive cycle. The body will either identify these foods as allergens and then store them safely away from the organs as fat, or the remains of undigested food will become acidic and enter the bloodstream as acid waste, which will stick to the blood vessel walls and block the passage of vital oxygen and nutrients heading for the body’s cells. The body’s metabolism (新陈代谢) becomes inactive, and the result is weight gain and obesity.‎ The accumulation of acid in the digestive tract makes digestion increasingly inefficient. When that happens, even healthy foods can become acidic and the food allergies will become more common.‎ To stop this vicious circle in its tracks, people need to consume food and supplements that will neutralize the acid already accumulated in body. Eating the right types of raw and whole foods can help. It’s also important to restore your enzyme balance. You need to identify and avoid the foods that cause acid accumulation and consume the foods that increase enzyme production. If you truly want to change and help your body heal itself, you need to take an active approach.‎ ‎62. It can be inferred from Para. 2 that ____________.‎ A. foods with natural enzymes help people keep fit B. we’d better be cautious about raw and whole foods C. it is essential for people to protect their vital organs D. giving up cooked and refined foods is a new lifestyle ‎63. Processed foods are unhealthy because they ____________.‎ A. destroy body’s cells B. may lead to obesity C. are difficult to digest D. stop body’s metabolism.‎ ‎64. What is the main purpose of this passage?‎ A. To warn people of the problem of obesity.‎ B. To advocate eating more raw and whole foods.‎ C. To inform people of the harm of processed foods.‎ D. To tell the differences between raw and processed foods.‎ ‎65. What is likely to be talked about following the last paragraph?‎ A. Different causes of acid accumulation.‎ B. Correct ways to cook raw foods.‎ C. Suitable types of raw and whole foods.‎ D. Active approaches to avoid acid.‎ 第二节：七选五（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）‎ 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。‎ This Way to Dreamland Daydreaming means people think about something pleasant, especially when this makes them forget what they should be doing. Daydreamers have a bad reputation for being unaware of what’s happening around them. They can seem forgetful and clumsy. 66 They annoy us because they seem to be ignoring us and missing the important things.‎ But daydreamers are also responsible for some of the greatest ideas and achievements in human history. 67 Can you imagine what kind of world we would have without such ideas and inventions?‎ So how can you come up with brilliant daydreams and avoid falling over tree roots or otherwise looking like a fool?‎ First, understand that some opportunities for daydreaming are better than others. Feeling safe and relaxed will help you to slip into daydreams. 68 And if you want to improve your chances of having a creative idea while you’re daydreaming, try to do it while you are involved in another task--preferably something simple, like taking a shower or walking, or even making meaningless drawings.‎ It’s also important to know how to avoid daydreams for those times when you really need to concentrate. “Mindfulness”, being focused, is a tool that some people use to avoid falling asleep. 69 ‎ Finally, you never know what wonderful idea might strike while your mind has moved slowly away. 70 ‎ Always remember that your best ideas might come when your head is actually in the clouds.‎ A. Having interesting things to think about also helps.‎ B. They stare off into space and wander by themselves.‎ C. Without wandering minds, we wouldn’t have relativity, Coke or Post-it notes.‎ D. At one time, daydreaming was thought to be a cause of some mental illnesses.‎ E. It involves slow; steady breathing for self-control that helps people stay calm and attentive.‎ F. Daydreams are often very simple and direct, quite unlike sleep dreams, which may be hard to understand.‎ G. Therefore, it’s a good idea to keep a notebook or voice recorder nearby when you’re in the daydream zone.‎ 第Ⅱ卷 一、单词拼写(共10小题；每小题1分；共10分)‎ 根据中文和首字母提示拼写单词。注意：每空仅填写一个单词；填写整个单词，否则该题扣2分。‎ ‎1. 准备n. p____________‎ ‎2. 现象n. p____________‎ ‎3. 雕塑n. s____________‎ ‎4. 机会n. o____________‎ ‎5. 天文学n. a____________‎ ‎6. 逐步地，渐渐地adv. g____________‎ ‎7. 乐器n. i____________‎ ‎8. 奥运冠军an ____________ ____________‎ ‎9. 极其感激be e____________ g____________‎ ‎10. 为……感到难过和同情feel s____________ and s____________ for...‎ 二、语法填空(共5小题；每小题2分，共10分)‎ 在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空，不限字数；在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词。‎ ‎11. He spends all his lunch ____________(break) reading English novels, _______ not only ‎ gives him joy but also improves his score.‎ ‎12. The world-famous boat race between Oxford and Cambridge universities, first ____________ (hold) in 1829, took place ____________ April 7 this year.‎ ‎13. He joined a ____________(guide) tour and was absolutely ____________(disappoint) with the service.‎ ‎14. He woke to find himself ____________(surround) by a number of local residents, ____________ spoke a strange language.‎ ‎15. Pompeii, ____________(refer) to as the "lost city", ____________(bury) under 60 feet of ash for 1700 years before it was rediscovered.‎ 三、选词填空。(共5小题；每小题1分，共5分)‎ 用所给词汇的适当形式填空。‎ appeal, rank, burst, capture, fix, conduct, recognize ‎16. The president of the Student Union, Mr. Sha, is viewed as a role model by all the students due to his commitment to study and good ____________.‎ ‎17. The class ____________ into laughter when the heard they joke.‎ ‎18. ____________ as a leading expert in the study of linguistics, Professor Zhang recently announced the results of his latest research.‎ ‎19. The tourists ____________ the glorious sunset with their cameras on the top of Mount‎ ‎Tai.‎ ‎20. So far, all the problems ____________ under the guidance of the chief engineer.‎ 四、写作(共15分)‎ 假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。你的英国朋友Jin要来北京参加一个汉语夏令营，想给自己起个中文名字，同时也想了解中国人起名字的习惯。请给他写封信，内容包括：‎ ‎1. 介绍中国人起名字的习惯；‎ ‎2. 给他起一个中文名字；‎ ‎3. 说明起此名字的理由。‎ 注意：‎ ‎1. 开头和结尾已给出。‎ ‎2. 注意合理分段。‎ Dear Jim,‎ It’s great to know that you are coming to Beijing. I’m more than happy to tell you something about our naming practice as well as find a nice Chinese name for you.‎ ‎___________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎___________________________________________________________________________‎ Do feel free to let me know if you don’t like this name. I have loads of other Chinese names for you to choose. Looking forward to seeing you soon!‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua ‎【试题答案】‎ 第Ⅰ卷 第一部分：听力理解(共三节，20分)‎ 第一节(共5小题；每小题1分，共5分)‎ ‎1. B 2. B 3. C 4. C 5. A 第二节(共10小题；每小题1分，共10分)‎ ‎6. B 7. A 8. A 9. B 10. C ‎11. A 12. C 13. A 14. C 15. B 第三节(共5小题；每小题1分，共5分)‎ 每小题1分。如出现拼写错误，大小写、单复数错误，不计分；如每小题超过一个词不计分。‎ ‎16. Tuesday. 17. 25 18. painter 19. videos 20. 4‎ 第二部分：知识运用(共四节，70分)‎ 第一节 单项选择(共10小题；每小题1分，共10分)‎ ‎21. C 22. D 23. C 24. B 25. D 26. C 27. D 28. B 29. B 30. C 第二节 完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，共30分)‎ ‎31. C 32. D 33. B 34. A 35. D 36. A 37. B 38. C 39. A 40. D ‎41. C 42. C 43. A 44. B 45. B 46. D 47. A 48. D 49. B 50. C 第三部分：阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，共30分)‎ ‎51. C 52. C 53. D ‎54. C 55. A 56. A 57. D ‎58. A 59. C 60. C 61. A ‎62. A 63. B 64. B 65. C 第四部分：七选五(共5小题；每小题2分，共10分)‎ ‎66. B 67. C 68. A 69. E 70. G 第Ⅱ卷 一、单词拼写。(共10小题；每小题1分，共10分)‎ ‎1. preparation 6. gradually ‎2. phenomenon/phenomena 7. instrument ‎3. statue 8. an Olympic champion ‎4. opportunity 9. be extremely grateful ‎5. astronomy 10. sorrow; sympathy 二、语法填空。(共10小题；每小题1分，共10分)‎ ‎11. breaks; which;‎ ‎12. held; on;‎ ‎13. guided; disappointed;‎ ‎14. surrounded; who;‎ ‎15. referred; had been buried 三、选词填空。(共10小题；每小题1分，共10分)‎ ‎16. conduct ‎17. burst ‎18. Recognized ‎19. captured ‎20. have been fixed 四、写作(共15分)‎ Possible version Dear Jim,‎ It’s great to know that you are coming to Beijing. I’m more than happy to tell you something about our naming practice as well as find a nice Chinese name for you.‎ Unlike your tradition, the family name in China is put first, followed by the given name. The ‎ given name usually consists of one or two Chinese characters. Chinese people often name a baby with their best wishes in mind, like wishes for good health, bright future and happiness. Some names imply the birth time, birth place, weather or even a natural phenomenon at the time of the baby’s birth. In terms of choosing the characters, parents still need to consider how they sound when combined into a name. They definitely wouldn’t want their child to be teased or given a bad nickname because of the pronunciation.‎ As for your Chinese name, how about “吉祥(Ji Xiang)”? The first character has a similar pronunciation to your name Jim, and both characters mean “good luck”. You can imagine it: whenever someone calls you “Ji Xiang”, it’s like he or she is wishing you good luck.‎ Do feel free to let me know if you don’t like this name. I have loads of other Chinese names for you to choose. Looking forward to seeing you soon!‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua