2018-2019学年湖北省沙市中学高二上学期第四次半月考（双周考）英语试题 Word版

2018-2019学年湖北省沙市中学高二上学期第四次半月考（双周考）英语试题 Word版

2018-2019 学年湖北省沙市中学高二上学期第四次半月考 （双周考）英语试卷 考试时间：2018 年 11 月 1 日 第Ⅰ卷 第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 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. How did the woman feel when she was called by the head? A. She was pleased. B. She was relaxed. C. She was nervous. 2. What is the woman doing? A. Offering help. B. Asking for help. C. Asking for permission. 3. Where does this conversation take place? A. In a bookstore. B. In a library. C. In the post office. 4. How much does the man have to pay? A. 20 dollars. B.30 dollars. C. 40 dollars. 5. What did the woman do? A. She forgot to do as told to. B. She corrected the figures in the front page. C. She wrote the correct part in another page. 第二节：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。 听下面一段对话，回答第 6 和第 7 两个小题。 6. What happened to the man yesterday? A.He was locked in. B. He was locked out. C. He was tricked. 7. What does the woman think of the man’s experience? A. Annoying. B. Funny. C. Impossible. 听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。 8. Where will the two speakers go for the weekend? A. Scotland. B. The countryside. C. London. 9.When will they set off ? A. Saturday morning. B. Saturday afternoon. C. Sunday morning. 10.How will they go to their destination? A. By bike. B. By train. C. By bus. 听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。 11.What does the woman usually have for breakfast at home? A. Some toast. B.A boiled egg. C. A cup of milk. 12.What does the woman think of the man? A. Lazy. B.Considerate. C. Interesting. 13.What will the woman do next? A. Eat something. B. Have shower. C.Do some cleaning. 听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 16 题。 14.How long will Lisa stay in Japan? A. A month. B.Half a year. C. A year. 15.What do we know about Lisa? A. She is good at language learning. B. She is unhappy about the programme. C. She decided to learn Japanese on her own. 16.What does Lisa think is the most important for one to study abroad? A. The knowledge of a foreign language. B. The ability to get used to a new environment quickly. C. The experience of living in a country with different cultures. 听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。 17.What kind of gifts is the woman talking about? A. Thanksgiving Day gifts. B. Birthday gifts. C. Christmas gifts 18.How many grandchildren does the woman have? A. Four. B. Seven. C. Eleven 19.Where did the woman’s granddaughter put her gift? A. In a bag. B. In a box. C. In an envelope. 20.What impressed the woman most about the gift? A.That Her granddaughter used French to express herself. B.That Her granddaughter showed great love with simple words C.That Her granddaughter bought the gift with all her money. 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 在题卡上将该项涂黑。 A One of the most exciting and interesting international cities to visit is London, England. Here is a look at four free things to do during a vacation to London. Visit the Trafalgar Square Built more than 200 years ago, Trafalgar Square is a popular gathering place for locals and travelers, too. The area is close to good shopping and dining opportunities, and there are usually some sorts of public events or celebrations going on there during most weekends. Wander Along the Thames Visitors wanting to see some great architecture, attractions and views should spend an afternoon walking along the River Thames. The best place to start is at the world-famous London Bridge crossing over the river and you can walk all the way to Westminster Bridge a short distance away. Travelers doing this will find themselves passing by a great many historic buildings. Explore the Local Markets While purchasing items at any of the open markets in London is not necessarily free, walking through them to view the merchants , their products and the other shoppers is of great fun. Some of the popular open markets in London worth visiting include Spitafields Market, Portobello Road Market and Leadenhall Market. Visit the BritishMuseum One of the top museums in the entire United Kingdom can be found in London, and it charges no admission for entry. This museum is so highly regarded that it is not only popular with locals and tourists, it is also seen as a major and valuable scholarly resource. 21. What can we know about the Trafalgar Square? A. It borders the Thames. B. From here visitors can easily do some shopping. C. There are many factories around it. D. It has a history of over three centuries. 22. What will attract visitors’ attention while they’re walking along the Thames? A. Famous buildings. B. Local products. C. Great restaurants. D. Some old trees. 23. We learn from the text that . A. London Bridge is far from Westminster Bridge B. Portobello Road Market is located in Manchester C. visitors should pay some money to enter the British Museum D. the British Museum is a major and valuable scholarly resource B Since so much written language we see today comes from a glowing screen, language has begun to change through our interaction with technology. Social media and the Internet have had a rapid and great effect on the English language, and not necessarily for the better. More and more people have found themselves writing in pieces of words and using unclear acronyms(单词首字母) both in written and spoken language. How many times have you typed “LOL” in response to a humorous message? Referred to someone as your “BFF”? Exclaimed, “OMG!” during a particularly shocking event? Social media has affected the words we use in our everyday life. Abbreviations and acronyms commonly known as “text talk” have made their way into both spoken and written language. These are becoming increasingly popular as people struggle for brief expressions to meet word limits on social media like Weibo and Twitter. In addition, the speed of the Internet means language is changing faster than ever. You no longer have to be published through physical and traditional means to bring word trends to public attention. Many people believe the overuse of these new terms is a passing trend, and nobody will be using them in just a couple of decades. With the change of language, older terms will surely disappear and fall out of style, and newer and more Internet language will take their place. But the Oxford English Dictionary thinks the contrary. In 2011, a lot of Internet terms including, “LOL,” “BPB,” “OMD,” and “BFF” were added to the dictionary, making these acronyms official parts of the English language. According to the dictionary writers, these terms aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. The words you use in everyday life are a reflection of yourself; this is especially true on the Internet with the lack of interaction in real life. With the Internet and social media rapidly getting popular, soon your words may be all you have left. Make them good ones. 24. Which is the best title for the passage? A. Social Media and the English Language B. The Use of New Internet Language C. The Internet and Social Media D. The Change of the Internet and English 25. What is one reason for people’s use of acronyms? A. The decrease of physical and traditional books B. People’s need for quick response to different messages C. The lack of people’s interaction with technologies D. People’s need to meet word limits on social media 26. The “new terms” are considered to be part of a passing trend because_________ . A. they are not published in a traditional way B. they are not used as formal language C. they’ll be replaced by even newer ones D. they are not supported by dictionary writers 27. The writer of the passage thinks that Internet languages ________. A. have positive influence B. should be properly used C. are getting more popular D. are useless for interaction C There was a time when a trip to the supermarket in the United States often ended with a seemingly simple question from the cashier: “Paper or plastic?” Well, which type of bag would you choose? While all types of bags have some influence on the environment, it has long been supposed that paper bags are kinder. They are made from a renewable source, break down easily, burn without giving off thick smoke and can be recycled. However, the producing process behind paper bags uses more energy than that of plastic ones. How can this be true? Studies show that paper bag production requires four times as much energy as plastic bag production. And the amount of water used to make them is twenty times higher. Besides, the influence on forests is very serious. It takes about fourteen million trees to produce ten billion paper bags, which happens to be the number of bags used in the United States yearly. In terms of recycling, the idea that paper bags are more environment-friendly than plastic ones can be quickly discarded. Research shows it requires about 98% less energy to recycle plastic than it does paper. Even though paper bags might be more harmful than plastic ones, plastic still seems to be considered by governments as the more harmful of the two. In Ireland, for example, a tax has been introduced to discourage the use of plastic bags. People have to pay 22 cents for every plastic bag, and as a result, their use has dropped quickly. There’s no doubt that it makes more sense to reuse these bags. However, we don’t seem to be doing that at present. That may be because they fall apart quickly. If so, cloth bags are a better choice, but still, their production also has a bad influence on the environment. So what to do? How should we answer the question of “Paper or plastic?” It seems that we first need to ask ourselves one more general question: “What can I do to help the environment?” 28. The questions in Paragraph 1 are used to___________. A. introduce points for discussion B. tell readers how to save money C. express the author’s doubts D. show the kindness of the cashier 29. Compared with plastic bags, paper bags___________. A. take more time to break down B. require less energy to recycle C. need more water to produce D. have less influence on forests 30. The underlined word “discarded” in Paragraph 3 probably means “______”. A. shared B. put forward C. discussed D. given up 31. Which question does the author probably hope the cashier will ask? A. Paper or cloth? B. A new bag or your own one ? C. A small bag or big one? D. Paper or plastic? D It's always exciting to think about the future and what kind of technology might exist in years to come. But what if that future is closer than you think? The name Magic Leap is starting to spread across the Internet, and for a good reason. The Magic Leap technology company in the US has been working on something new and exciting, keeping it so secret that even the people working on the project have been hidden from the media. But recently they have started to release more information, and it seems like the future of computing is about to change dramatically. Magic Leap’s preview shows the possibility of a classroom where you can interact with a miniature 3-D man and watch animals floating in front of your eyes. You could come face to face with fierce creatures like tigers and sharks, and more might be possible very soon. The company hopes to create new technology that mixes reality and virtual reality computing. This means that the way we interact with computers could change completely, and so could the gaming industry. Imagine a game in which you can not only look after a dragon on a screen, but also see it walking around your home, feed it and play with it. This is a world where movies will make you jump as things come, flying at you. Rio Caraeff, the company’s chief content officer, said that instead of staring at a phone screen, “the world becomes your screen”. All of this could be the next step for Magic Leap, and their newly-released video suggests so. The video shows a small elephant floating in the hands of its user, a virtual reality pet that the user can interact with. Exciting to think about, no? It seems that the excitement has inspired other companies who are lining up to join in on this new project. The technology, called Cinematic Reality, is attracting the attention of large companies like Google, who are already investing large sums of money in the project hoping to see it become a reality. 32．Which of the following is TRUE about the Magic Leap technology company? A. The company is working on new technology that could improve the future of computing. B. The company has just discovered a way to mix reality and virtual reality computing. C. The company keeps updating the media on its progress. D. The company’s newly released video is about the interaction between a dragon pet and its user. 33. What could a classroom in the future look like, according to Magic Leap? A. A miniature 3D man could take the place of teachers. B. The gaming industry could be invited to help students improve their studies. C. Students could be encouraged to raise a virtual reality pet on campus. D. Students could interact with virtual reality animals. 34. How could Magic Leap’s technology change the world according to the article? A. It could discourage people from playing a lot of computer games. B. It could help people improve their ability to interact with others. C. It could turn the whole world into an interactive screen for its users. D. It could make it hard for people to distinguish between virtual reality and reality. 35. What is Google’s attitude toward the technology named “Cinematic Reality”? A. Worried. B. Negative. C. Optimistic. D. Unconcerned. 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。 Everything is online these days, and it’s so easy to search online for whatever you want. The Internet is a valuable tool, but it’s easy to find yourself disturbed by it. For example, you’re working on an essay, and you need to do some search online. _36_ Before you know it, you’ve spent an hour reading more information than you’ll be able to use. Maybe you notice an attractive title or something else that draws you away from your work. _37_ Addiction to social media is closely related to our general addiction to the Internet. Everyone is always on their phones. _38_ As a result, when I get to work, I don’t have enough attention and energy to put toward the task. If this sounds like you, then your productivity has suffered because of the way you use the Internet. _39_ So we should learn to live with it. The only way to stop the Internet from occupying all your time and concentration is to disconnect. When you disconnect, you’ll get your attention back and work productively. Thus, when working on a challenging task, keep your phone out of reach. Meanwhile, go into your work with the intention of having greater focus and energy so that you’ll be discouraged from using the Internet. _40_ This pressure will help you get the job done on time. A. As a result, time disappears but you still don’t finish your work. B. It will draw your attention to more important matters. C. I have surely caught myself checking my phone every ten minutes. D. Besides, you can force yourself to complete your task in the fixed time. E. On the whole, the Internet can be a help or a block. F. Your search terms bring back 20 pages of results. G. The Internet has changed the way our world functions. 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。 A woman professor was giving a lesson to her students on ___41___ management. As she raised a glass of water, everyone in the class ___42__ they would be asked the “half-empty or half-full” question.___43___, that was not the case. With a smile on her face, she asked the students, “How much do you think this glass of water weighs?” Answers called out ___44__ from eight to twenty ounces (盎司). She quieted the students down and then replied, “The absolute weight doesn’t ___45___. But it counts how long you hold it. If I hold it for a minute, it is OK. If I hold it for an hour, I will have an ache in my ___46___. If I hold it for a day, my arm will feel numb. In each case, the ___47___ of the glass of water doesn’t change, but the ___48___ I hold it, the heavier it becomes. Why?” Lost in ___49_, all the students kept silent and listened to the professor carefully. “Our stresses and ___50___ in life are like that glass of water. If we ___51___ our burdens all the time, sooner or later, we will feel exhausted, even unable to ___52___.” ___53___ you have to do is put all your burdens down, as ___54__ in the evening as possible. Don’t carry them through the evening into the night; by doing this, we can get ___55___ next morning and are ___56___ to move forward. More often than not, life gets terrible when we ___57___ too much. And the moment you ___58___ your burdens, you’ll find yourself feeling so much more relaxed. So rather than being upset and feeling ___59___ for yourself, start doing something about it. After all, life is too short to abandon yourself to anything that is not making you ___60___. 41. A. class B. stress C. time D. emotion 42. A. wondered B. argued C. agreed D. expected 43. A. Anyhow B. Meanwhile C. However D. Therefore 44. A. replied B. ranged C. read D. exchanged 45. A. matter B. change C. exist D. increase 46. A. head B. leg C. arm D. stomach 47. A. weight B. position C. shape D. size 48. A. better B. deeper C. further D. longer 49. A. fantasy B. dreams C. thought D. discussion 50. A. doubts B. worries C. surprises D. assignments 51. A. cover B. show C. hide D. carry 52. A. carry on B. work out C. pick up D. break off 53. A. Something B. Nothing C. All D. Anything 54. A. eagerly B. early C. quickly D. naturally 55. A. depressed B. entertained C. refreshed D. amazed 56. A. ambitious B. anxious C. passive D. able 57. A. think B. involve C. rest D. get 58. A. catch up with B. 1et go of C. look down on D. put up with 59. A. sorry B. guilty C. disappointed D. greedy 60. A. happy B. professional C. eager D. admirable 第 II 卷 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正确形式。 I was once asked to deliver a speech titled “A Real Test in My Life” before the whole class! You can imagine how 61(terrible) shy I was with so many eyes fixed upon me. I had no choice but 62 (prepare ) for it, though. First of all, I was to write the speech, 63was just a piece of cake for me, a good writer. But the hardest part64 (lie) in my oral presentation from my memory— for to read from the paper was not allowed. The real moment began when I stood in the classroom with my legs 65(tremble)and my mind blank. But my listeners were waiting patiently without any signs of rushing me. Gradually I found myself back, 66 (deliver) my speech with difficulty. After 67 seemed to be a hundred years, I found my audience satisfied — I made it ! From then on, my fear of talking before an audience disappeared. Actually with my68 (confident) building up, I now turn out to be a great speaker. Looking back, I know the greatest difficulty on our way69 success is our fear. Overcome it and we 70 (achieve )our goals. 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()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。 I brought Rose to home five years ago. My neighbor, Mrs. Black, fell in love with her immediate she saw her. Two years ago, however, Mrs. Black gets cancer. Having treated in hospital, she decided to receive treatment at home. Since my husband and I were busy with our works, we seldom went to see her. Sadly, Mrs. Black passed away three months ago. To our surprised, her husband came to thank us for keep Rose one day. He said in the past several months, Rose went to accompany his wife every day before my husband and I went to work. With her around, his wife felt so warm but wasn’t in so much painful. 第二节　书面表达(满分 25 分) 目 前 ， 学 校 存 在 少 数 学 生 考 试 作 弊 现 象 。 请 以 “ My opinion on cheating in examinations ”为题，写一篇短文。主要原因：考试偏多，偏难；有些学生不用功，懒惰； 有的为了取悦父母，老师。个人看法：作弊不对，违反校规，要诚实，努力学习。可以加上 其他看法。 第四次双周练 1-5CCABC 6-10ABBBC 11-15CBBCA 16-20BCBCB 21—23 BAD 24-27 ADCB 28-31 ACDB 32-35 ADCC36—40 FACED 41—45BDCBA 46—50 CADCB 51—55DACBC 56—60DABAA 61. terribly 62. to prepare 63. which 64. lay 65. trembling 66. delivering 67. what 68. confidence 69. to 75. will achieve 短文改错： I brought Rose to home five years ago. My neighbor, Mrs. Black, fell in love with her immediate she saw her. Two years ago, 去掉 immediately however, Mrs. Black gets cancer. Having treated in hospital, she decided to receive treatment at home. Since my husband and I got 后加 been were busy with our works, we seldom went to see her. Sadly, Mrs. Black passed away three months ago. To our surprised, her work surprise husband came to thank us for keep Rose one day. He said in the past several months, Rose went to accompany his wife every keeping day before my husband and I went to work. With her around, his wife felt so warm but wasn’t in so much painful. after and pain 参考范文 At present, a number of middle school students have picked up a bad habit --cheating in examinations. There are three main reasons. To start with, schools have given students too many examinations, some of which are too difficult. Besides, some students are not diligent and they don't work hard at their lessons. More time is wasted playing games or surfing the Internet. Therefore, they don’t have enough time to prepare for the exams. Moreover, quite a few students have to do so to satisfy their parents and teachers. In my opinion, cheating in exams should be forbidden because it not only goes against the school rules but also does great harm to students. "No pains, no gains." We students are supposed to be honest and hardworking . Only in this way can we improve our study and make progress. Most importantly, our teachers should offer fewer examinations and severely punish those who cheat in the examinations