2018-2019学年山西省阳泉市第二中学高二下学期期中考试英语试题（Word版）

2018-2019学年山西省阳泉市第二中学高二下学期期中考试英语试题（Word版）

阳泉二中2018--2019学年度第二学期期中考试试题 高 二 英 语 本试卷分第I卷 (选择题) 和第II卷 (非选择题) 两部分，共100分。考试时间90分钟。‎ 第I卷（选择题部分共65分）‎ 第一节 单项选择（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）‎ 请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。‎ ‎1．—I'm taking a driving license test next month.‎ ‎—________.‎ A. All the best B. All the time C. All the way D. All the same ‎ ‎2. Almost every one of the graduates wants to deliver the keynote speech at the graduation ceremony, because for the speaker,___________________is an honour.‎ A. invited B. being invited C. be invited D. Inviting ‎3．The new policy will ________ the elders a lot that people over 65 can take buses free of charge.‎ A. discount 　　　　　　　 B. support C. approve D. benefit ‎4．________， I lost heart in English learning, but my teacher often said to me, “Keep on working hard；you'll succeed ________.”‎ A. At a time；in time B. At a time；on time C. At one time；in time D. At one time；on time ‎5．We must make sure that public facilities in the newlybuilt buildings, like the restroom and the lift, are________to disabled visitors.‎ A. impressive B. independent C. remarkable D. accessible ‎6．I was just about to jump into the river ________the guide stopped me saying“Dangerous”．‎ A. while B. when C. if D. because ‎7．The country finally gained independence after being________by the British for so many years.‎ A. governed B. conquered C. managed D. commanded ‎8．In my opinion, ________shouldn't be any doubt that China will become one of the most powerful countries in the near future.‎ A. this B. that C. it D. there ‎9．We were ________the most important scientific development of the century.‎ A. witnessing B. watching C. looking D. seeing ‎10．It was really a ________experience. Afterwards everybody was very________.‎ A. terrifying；shocking B. terrified；shocking C. terrifying；shocked D. terrified；shocked ‎11．The criminal, as well as some ________ people, was arrested by the police yesterday.‎ A. relevant B. skilled ‎ C. released D. lucky ‎12．He hesitated for a moment before kicking the ball, otherwise he________ a goal.‎ A. had scored B. scored C. would score D. would have scored ‎13．The new couple spent some money for the ________of the furniture necessary for their new house.‎ A. distribution B. purchase ‎ C. donation D. manufacture ‎14．We were married on 20th May, 1964, and every year we have a party on our ________.‎ A. congratulation B. awareness C. anniversary D. operation ‎15．_________________several times about it, he could not give the correct answer.‎ A.Being asked B. He had been asked C. He would ask D. Having been asked 第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）‎ 请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。‎ An 18-year-old student at Stanford University was struggling to pay his fees. Not knowing where to turn for money, he came up with a bright__16_____. He and a friend decided to host a musical concert on campus to___17____money for their education.‎ They___18____out to the great pianist Ignacy J. Paderewski. His manager___19____a guaranteed fee of $2,000 for the piano recital（独奏会）. A deal was____20___and the boys began to work to make the concert a___21____.‎ The big day arrived. But___22____, they had not managed to sell enough tickets. The total___23____was only $ 1,600. Disappointed, they went to Paderewski and explained their plight (困境). They gave him the entire $1,600, plus a __24_____for the balance $400. They promised to honour the cheque at the___25_____possible. Paderewski tore up the cheque, ___26_____the $1,600 and told the two boys to keep the money they needed for the fees. The boys were___27_____, and thanked him heartedly.‎ It was a small act of___28_____. But it clearly marked out Paderewski___29_____a great human being.___30_____should he help two people he did not even know? We all___31_____situations like these in our lives. And___32_____of us only think “If I help them, what will happen to me?” The truly___33_____people think, “If I don’t help them, what will happen to them?” They don't do it___34_____something in return. They do it____35______they feel it’s the right thing to do.‎ ‎16.A. time    B. idea     C. task   D. decision ‎17.A.  raise    B. receive    C. borrow    D. donate ‎18.A.  called   B. turned    C. pointed    D. reached ‎19.A. increased    B. covered    C. considered    D. demanded ‎20.A. rejected    B. struck    C. cancelled    D. attracted ‎21.A.  background   B. career    C. success    D. performance ‎22.A. uncertainly    B. unbelievably    C. unfortunately    D. undoubtedly ‎23.A. cost    B. collection      C. bill   D. allowance ‎24.A. cheque    B. profit    C. charge    D. benefit ‎25.A. farthest   B. latest    C. longest    D. soonest  ‎ ‎26.A. took    B. returned     C. deposited    D. counted ‎27.A. pleased    B. surprised    C. frightened    D. interested ‎28.A. devotion    B. teamwork    C. sympathy    D. kindness ‎ ‎29.A. like    B. for    C. as    D. to ‎30.A. Why     B. Where    C. When    D. How ‎31.A. come across    B. deal with    C. adapt to    D. think of ‎32.A. both    B. few    C. none    D. most ‎33.A. able    B. rich    C. great    D. famous ‎34.A. taking    B. expecting    C. offering    D. preparing ‎35.A. because    B. though    C. before    D. so 第三节 阅读理解（共15题；每小题2分，满分30分。）‎ 请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。‎ A The Museum: The Charles Dickens Museum in London is the world’s most important collection of material relating to the great Victorian novelist and social commentator（时事评论员）.The only surviving London home of Dickens (from 1837 until 1839) was opened as a museum in 1925 and is still welcoming visitors from all over the world. On four floors, visitors can see paintings, rare editions, manuscripts（手稿）, original furniture and many items relating to the life of one of the most popular and beloved personalities of the Victorian age. Opening Hours The Museum is open from Mondays to Saturdays 10:00—17:00; Sundays 11:00—17:00. Last admission is 30 minutes before closing time. Special opening times can be arranged for groups, who may wish to book a private view. Admission Charges: Adults: £5.00; Students: £4.00; Seniors: £4.00; Children: £3.00; Families: £14.00 (2 adults & up to five children) Group Rates: For a group of 10 or more, a special group rate of £4.00 each applies. Children will still be admitted for £3.00 each. Access: We are constantly working to improve access to the Museum and its collection. Our current projects involve the fitting of a wheelchair ramp（波道）for better access, a customer care kit and an audio tour for visitors with impaired (受损的)vision. Our Handling Sessions are also suitable for the visually（视觉上地）impaired. The Museum has developed an online virtual（虚拟的）tour through the Museum. Click here to visit all the rooms in the Museum online. Hire the Museum: The Museum can be hired for private functions, performances soirees (社交晚会) and many other social occasions. Find Us: The Museum may be reached by using the following buses: 7,17, 19, 38, 45, 46, 55, 243.‎ ‎ And by these underground services: Piccadilly Line; Central Line. For a map, please click here. The British Museum and the Foundling Museum are within walking distance.‎ ‎ 36. If a family with two adults and five children go to the Museum together, they will save ______ compared to going there separately. ‎ A．£25.00 B．£11.00 C．£ 9.00 D．£ 14.00‎ ‎37. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?‎ A．In any case people cannot visit the Museum after 17:00.‎ B．Visitors with poor vision cannot enjoy the Museum.‎ C．Anyone cannot hire the Museum for other uses.‎ D．The Museum is not very far from the British Museum. ‎ ‎38．The passage is written to _______.‎ A．offer readers some information about the Charles Dickens Museum. ‎ B．inform readers about the history of the Charles Dickens Museum.‎ C．persuade readers to visit the Charles Dickens Museum.‎ D．tell readers how to make use of the Charles Dickens Museum.‎ B Carrot juice, because of its many healthy benefits, is commonly called the "magic juice". It has been found that adding carrot juice to people’s diets greatly improves their health. And its delicious taste makes it popular with all members of the family as a beverage.‎ Carrot juice is one of the richest sources of vitamin A that can be used in the daily diet. Lack (缺乏) of vitamin A can cause dryness and damage to the skin, nails and hair. Drinking carrot juice to increase the ‎ vitamin A in the diet is said to be good for many parts of the body, including the bones and teeth.‎ Drinking carrot juice is thought to be extremely helpful to the liver (肝脏), because vitamin A helps to clean the liver and reduce fat in it. And it is suggested that drinking carrot juice should be done regularly, rather than just from time to time.‎ Drinking carrot juice is also thought to improve the eyesight because of the vitamin A in the juice. Lack of vitamin A can lead to night blindness, which can be very dangerous, especially when the person is driving a car. An easy way to find out if you are lacking in vitamin A is to walk from a bright room into a dark room. Your eyes may have some trouble in getting used to the change of light if you are lacking in vitamin A.‎ How can you make carrot juice？ Wash some carrots well in cold water. Scrape (刮) them lightly, but do not peel them, as this will take away valuable vitamins and minerals that lie close to the skin.‎ ‎39. Lack of vitamin A can lead to _____.‎ A．complete blindness B．broken bones C． skin dryness ‎ D．liver cancer ‎40. According to the passage, carrot juice ______.‎ A．does a lot of good to the teeth and other parts of the body ‎ B．is popular because it is a magic cure for many diseases C．can wash away the waste from the body D．may be harmful to the body if it’s drunk too much ‎41:Which would be the best title for this passage？‎ A．Tips on How to Make Carrot Juice B．The Way to Keep Good Health C．A Healthy Diet for Patients D．The Great Benefits of Carrot Juice C As I enter my 40s, I’ve noticed many of my parents’ generation think social networking is something they are simply unable to understand. They fear that, should they try, they will somehow get it wrong; they will say the wrong thing, do the wrong thing or behave in a way that causes embarrassment(尴尬). But here’s the first secret of social media: Everyone feels this way.‎ I recently met a young actor who was complaining that her work demands that she join Microblog, but she always feels like she doesn’t have anything smart to say. It’s the same resistance (抵制)I hear from the older generation, who, however, have somehow believed that age is the barrier(障碍), rather than the differences of personal taste.‎ Here’s the second secret of social media: everybody uses it for more or less the same reasons. Older generations often sign up to stay in touch with children and relatives. We talk about this kind of communication like it’s some old-fashioned activity, but it is exactly why younger people use social media. The truth is that most people use social media to gently keep an eye on one another, to see how those they care about are doing without needing to ring them up on the phone every night.‎ And this is the last secret of social media: everyone gets to use them in their own way. Newcomers—younger and older—who worry about “getting it right” are thinking that there’s a right way to get them. But actually there isn’t. Personally, I talk a lot on Microblog. And some people post nothing and they use social media every day as readers. Social media companies would rather see people decorating their networks with pictures and posts, but there’s no rule against being a fly on the wall. It’s also a fine way to get involved.‎ We’re quick to forget that the web wasn’t invented by 13-year-olds; it was created by today’s seniors. I’d never try forcing those with no interest in social networks to use Microblog. But don’t let the talk of age divides put you off. There’s nothing to stop the older generation from joining in the network their own generation created.‎ ‎42.What’s the author’s purpose of writing this passage?‎ A. To free the old generation from fearing using social media.‎ B. To share with us his personal experience using social media.‎ C. To explain why the old generation don’t use social media.‎ D. To tell us a few secrets of social media that he discovered.‎ ‎43.The expression “a fly on the wall” in the 4 th paragraph refers to _________.‎ A. people who prefer reading online books B. people who cause trouble to others C. people who simply observe others’ posts ‎ D. people who post many fancy pictures ‎44.According to the author, which is a reason for old people’s fear using social media?‎ A. They have no particular interest in social networking.‎ B. They believe they may be trapped in embarrassing situations.‎ C. They prefer staying in touch with relatives in real life.‎ D. They have no idea which contents to post online.‎ ‎45.Which of the following may best describe the structure of this passage?‎ A.  B. C.  D. ‎ 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。选项中有两处为多余选项。‎ D Eyesight plays a very important role in our daily life. Every waking moment, the eyes are working to see the world around us. Over forty percent of Americans worry about losing eyesight, but it’s easy to include steps into our daily life to ensure healthy eyes. Here are five suggestions for a lifetime of healthy eyesight:‎ ‎·Schedule yearly exams.　46　Experts advise parents to bring babies 6 to 12 months of age to the doctor for a careful check. The good news is that millions of children now can have yearly eye exams and following treatment, including eyeglasses.‎ ‎·Protect against UV rays(紫外线).Long-term stay in the sun creates risk to your eyes. No matter what the season is, it’s extremely important to wear sunglasses.　47　 ‎ ‎·Give your eyes a break. Two-thirds of Americans spend up to seven hours a day using computers or other digital products.　48　Experts recommend that people practice the 20/20/20 rule: every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and look at something 20 feet away.‎ ‎·　49　As part of a healthy diet, eat more fruits and vegetables each day. Vitamins(维生素)C and E help protect eyesight and promote eye health.‎ ‎·Practice safe wear and care of contact lenses(隐形眼镜).Many Americans use contact lenses to improve their eyesight. While some follow the medical guidance for wearing contact lenses, many are breaking the rules and putting their eyesight at risk.　50　Otherwise, you may have problems such as red eyes, pain in the eyes, or a more serious condition.‎ A. Eye care should begin early in life. ‎ B. Eat your greens.‎ C. Always follow the doctor’s advice for appropriate wear.‎ D. Stay in good shape by taking more vitamins.‎ E. This frequent eye activity increases the risk for eye tiredness.‎ F. They can properly protect your eyes.‎ G. Parents usually don’t care about their own eyesight.‎ 第II卷（基础知识运用 共两节，满分35分）‎ 第一节 根据所给的汉语意思以及首字母提示，使用正确的短语完成句子。（每题2分，满分20分。）‎ ‎51．He wanted to ________ ____________ the story in the newspaper，for he liked it very much.‎ 他想从报纸上剪掉这篇故事，因为他非常喜欢它。‎ ‎52．The police turned the whole house _____________ ________looking for clues.‎ 警察把整座房子上下翻了个遍，寻找线索。‎ ‎53．Students are encouraged to p________ ___________the design competition for robots at the university.‎ 鼓励大学生参加机器人设计大赛。‎ ‎54．After Yang Liwei succeeded in circling the earth, Chinese astronauts are d________ ________ walk in space.‎ 杨利伟成功地环绕地球航行后，中国的宇航员们渴望着太空漫步。‎ ‎55．In the face of all these difficulties，we're not discouraged and ________ ________good spirits. ‎ 面对所有这些困难，我们不泄气，并保持良好的情绪。‎ ‎56．We tried our best to make our garden __________ ________ with its surroundings.‎ 我们尽量使花园与周围环境融合一致。‎ ‎57. Wherever you live, there’s _________ _________ be something interesting to do.‎ ‎ 不管你住在哪里，那里一定会有些趣事可做。‎ ‎58．—Why hasn't she come to the party?‎ ‎—I am afraid she can't. She is being o____________ ________her report.‎ ‎---为什么她还没有来参加聚会？‎ ‎---我恐怕她来不了，她正忙着写报告。‎ ‎59．He didn't pass the driving test.________ _________ ____________he failed.‎ 他没有通过驾驶测试。换句话说，他驾驶测试不合格。‎ ‎60. See if you can ________ __________ time to do this each day, and it will transform your day.‎ ‎ 看看是否你可以腾出时间去做，你的生活也将因此而改变 第二节 书面表达 （满分15分）‎ ‎ 假定你是李华，你的英国好友杰克来信说他最近汉语学习进步很大，想读一部汉语作品。请你用英语给他写一封回信，向他推荐一本书。‎ 注意：1. 词数100左右（开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数）；‎ ‎2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。‎ Dear Jack,‎ ‎       I'm very glad to hear that you've made great progress in learning Chinese. As you requested, I'd like to recommend the book ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎                                                                                                               Yours truly,‎ ‎ Li Hua ‎2018—2019学年度第二学期期中试题答案 高 二 英 语 单项选择：1---15 A B D C D B A D A C A D B C D 完形填空：16---25 B A D D B C C B A D ‎ 26---35 B B D C A A D C B A 阅读理解：36---38：B D A 39---41 : C A D ‎ 42---45: A C B B 46---50: A F E B C 完成句子：‎ ‎51：cut off 52: upside down 53: participate in 54: dying to 55：keep up ‎ ‎56: fit in 57: bound to 58: occupied with 59: in other words 60: set aside 书面表达：‎ Dear Jack,‎ I'm very glad to hear that you've made great progress in learning Chinese. As you requested, I'd like to recommend the book “A Dream of Red Mansions” to you, which is a well-known masterpiece in the world of literature. Written about 250 years ago by Cao Xueqin, the novel has attracted countless readers. It mainly describes the daily life and declining fortunes of a large family. At the heart of the novel is a tragic love story between Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu and Xue Baochai. Cao devoted all his feelings to the characters in the book, giving them special looks, voices and emotions.‎ The novel is really worth reading and I believe you'll love it.‎ ‎                                        Yours truly,‎ ‎                                 Li Hua