甘肃省武威第一中学2018-2019学年高二下学期开学考试英语试题

甘肃省武威第一中学2018-2019学年高二下学期开学考试英语试题

武威一中2019年春季学期开学考试 高二年级英语试卷 ‎ ‎ ‎ 第一部分 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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。‎ ‎ ‎ A A Language Programme for Teenagers Welcome to Teenagers Abroad! We invite you to join us on an amazing journey of language learning.‎ Our Courses Regardless of your choice of course, you’ll develop your language ability both quickly and effectively. Our Standard Course guarantees a significant increase in your confidence in a foreign language, with focused teaching in all 4 skill areas----speaking, listening, reading and writing. Our Intensive Course builds on our Standard Course, with 10 additional lessons per week, guaranteeing(确保) the fastest possible language learning (see table below).‎ Course Type Days Number of Lesson ‎ Course Timetable Standard Course Mon－Fri ‎20 lessons ‎9:00——12：30‎ Intensive Course Mon－Fri ‎20 lessons ‎9:00——12：30‎ ‎10 lessons ‎13：00——14：30‎ Evaluation Students are placed into classes according to their current language skills. The majority of them take on online language test before starting their programme. However, if this is not available, students sit the exam on the first Monday of their course. Learning materials are provided to students throughout their course, and there will never be more than 15 participants in each class.‎ Arrivals and Transfer Our programme offers the full package—students are taken good care of from the start through to the very end. They are collected from the airport upon arrival and brought to their ‎ accommodation(住宿) in comfort. We require the student’s full details at least 4 weeks in advance. ‎ Meals / Allergies(过敏) / Special Dietary Requirements Students are provided with breakfast, dinner and either a cooked or packed lunch(which consists of a sandwich, a drink and a dessert). Snacks outside of mealtimes may be purchased by the student individually. We ask that you let us know of any allergies or dietary requirements as well as information about any medicines you take. Depending on the type of allergies and/ or dietary requirements, an extra charge may be made for providing special food.‎ 1. How does Intensive Course differ from Standard Course?‎ A. It is less effective. B.It includes extra lessons. ‎ ‎ C. It focuses on speaking. D. It gives you confidence.‎ ‎2. Before starting their programme, students are expected to _____.‎ ‎ A. take a language test B. have an online interview ‎ ‎ C. prepare learning materials D. report their language levels ‎3. With the full package, the programme organizer is supposed to_____.‎ ‎ A. inform students of their full flight details ‎ B. offer students free sightseeing trips ‎ ‎ C. collect students’ luggage in advance ‎ D. look after students throughout the programme B A Ray of Sunshine My daughter, Fiona, and her family had a beautiful nine-year-old golden retriever, Sunny. Fiona’s in-laws lived in New Zealand and every time the family went over to visit them, we got to mind the dog. Fiona would also leave her bronze Landcruiser at our place, parked right where Sunny could see it, for as long as the dog could check that the car was still there, which he did regularly, he was happy. Sunny knew from past experience that if the car was there, the family would come back. Each time they did, I jokingly told them not to bother picking up Sunny because he was a joy to have around.‎ He was beautiful with the family, and when an unexpected baby came along --- 17 years after her older sister --- Sunny was lovely and gentle with her.‎ In April 2017 we learnt that the family was relocating to New Zealand. Realizing the bond that ‎ existed between them and Sunny, I knew they would want to take him. But with limited finances they found it too expensive to take their much-loved dog.‎ So we adopted him.‎ Their car, yet to be sold, was parked at our side gate and Sunny kept watching over it, checking on it each day before going for a walk. I think it was his security blanket. Then, a few months later, when the car was finally sold, poor Sunny had to adjust to losing yet another part of his family.‎ ‎ With the car gone, Sunny discovered that cats visit the area and this has held his interest (though not as much as the car!). We’ve had a few problems, but Sunny has now settled in very well and is far better trained than any of our previous dogs.‎ ‎ Sunny is lovely company and has been a beautiful addition to our family.‎ ‎4. Why did Fiona park her car at her parents’ house every time she went to visit her relatives in New Zealand?‎ ‎ A. Because it was another part of Sunny’s family.‎ ‎ B. Because Sunny took great interest in watching it.‎ ‎ C. Because it was Sunny’s routine before going for a walk.‎ ‎ D. Because to Sunny it meant the family would come back.‎ ‎5. What can we learn from the text?‎ ‎ A. Fiona once joked about attending to Sunny.‎ ‎ B. The family had two kids with a huge age difference.‎ ‎ C. Cats could hold Sunny’s attention as well as the car did.‎ ‎ D. The family moved to New Zealand with their beloved dog.‎ ‎6. What does the underlined phrase mean?‎ ‎ A. a toy to comfort crying kids B. something to reduce anger ‎ C. a measure to provide protection D. something to make you feel warm ‎7. Which of the following can best describe Sunny’s character?‎ ‎ A.loyal and adaptable B. expensive and loyal ‎ C. naughty and expensive D. naughty and adaptable ‎ C ‎ ‎ “Anything you want, anytime you need it.”‎ ‎ The message appeared on computer screens across the country at the same time, on the same day: December 12th, at 12 p.m.. Simultaneously, important looking envelopes containing cards with the same message were hand-delivered to the offices of all the major news companies.‎ ‎ One found its way to the desk of Chris Lin, a business reporter at The Post. The card was beautifully designed – a black background with the words printed out in crisp white letters. There was no explanation on the back, just a website address. Chris went to the website. Its style was identical to the card’s and said: “Anytime: Starting Tomorrow.” ‎ ‎ The next day websites and blogs were filled with articles theorising about Anytime. Was it a shopping website like Tao Bao or Amazon? A joke? Something illegal? Anytime’s marketing had worked – it was a household name before it’d even made a single sale. ‎ ‎ When the opening came, that day at noon, the Anytime website suddenly had a single field that read, “What do you want?” All you had to do was type the words into that box, and then specify how quickly you wanted your item delivered: within one, ten, or twenty-four hours. ‎ ‎ Bloggers were the first to test the service. And their reviews were glowing. Within weeks, Anytime had become a part of daily life. Nobody used other delivery sites or the post anymore as Anytime was much cheaper and faster.‎ ‎ Chris still wondered what exactly Anytime was. He tried to find out who owned the company, but it was registered in a small country that did not require such information to be made public. He did find some interesting facts, though. Anyone who challenged the company, it seemed, met with serious trouble. A government official critical of Anytime for avoiding tax was forced to leave his position after news stories suddenly appeared claiming he was dishonest. The head of another company taking Anytime to court died in a car accident just days before the case was to begin. ‎ ‎ Chris began making a list of all the people who had something terrible happen to them after opposing or criticising Anytime. By lunch, he had more than one hundred examples. Something was definitely wrong. Chris worked on his list the rest of the day, emailing people who could provide more information and looking through newspaper records. After working through the night, an exhausted Chris finally fell asleep at his desk at 4 a.m.. ‎ ‎ When he woke a few hours later, there was a message flashing on his computer screen: “Stop making trouble.” Chris smiled. He had no intention of stopping now that he knew he was on the right track.‎ ‎8. What was on the front of the card sent to Chris Lin?‎ A. An invitation to a company opening.‎ B. The website address of a new company.‎ C. The words “Anytime: Starting tomorrow”.‎ D. The words “Anything you want, anytime you need it”.‎ ‎9. Why did the company choose to send the cards to many news reporters?‎ A. Because it didn’t have enough money for traditional advertising. ‎ B. Because it wanted to attract the reporters as customers.‎ C. So the reporters would write stories about the new company.‎ D. So people would find the new company interesting.‎ ‎10. What did Chris’ s research suggest about Anytime?‎ ‎ A. It may be very dangerous.‎ ‎ B. Its popularity would soon decrease. ‎ C. It was doing business all over the world. ‎ ‎ D. It was being widely criticised by journalists. ‎ ‎11. How did Chris feel at the end of the story?‎ A. Scared that he would get into trouble.‎ B. Confident that he would find the truth.‎ C. Nervous about what the company would do.‎ D. Satisfied that he had discovered the company’s secret.‎ ‎ D ‎ Across the world, studies have consistently found that girls perform significantly better than boys in reading. These studies show that girls typically read more frequently than boys, and have a more positive attitude toward reading.‎ There are several reasons that help explain these gender-based differences. Parents read more with their daughters. This sends a strong and early message that books are for girls, as well as equipping girls with a significant advantage. Recent research has found even though boys read less frequently than girls, girls still receive more encouragement to read from their parents.‎ So how can parents and educators help bridge this socially-engineered gap for boys’ reading?‎ To improve boys’ reading performance, parents and educators may look for ways to connect boys with reading. This has led to discussion about the importance of promoting so-called “boy-friendly” books that boys supposedly “prefer”. These are typically assumed to be non-fiction works, as many people believed that boys prefer to read non-fiction.‎ ‎ But this belief is not supported by recent research, which in fact suggests boys are more likely to choose to read fiction than non-fiction. Encouraging all boys to read non-fiction under the mistaken belief that it is their preference may actually be harmful. Fiction readers read more frequently and demonstrate faster language learning and higher language ability.‎ ‎ Besides encouraging more fiction reading, there are a number of ways that we can help connect boys with books. Firstly, don’t assume that boys of the same age have the same interests or that their interests stay the same over time. To match boys with suitable reading material, have regular discussions about reading for pleasure in order to keep up with their interests.‎ ‎ Schools should also provide access to libraries during lessons throughout the years of schooling. Girls visit the library in their free time more than boys, and as students move to higher grades they often have less access to libraries during class. Access to books for boys is essential to promote reading.‎ ‎ In addition, we should keep paper books available because research shows that boys are less likely to choose to read on screens than girls. Finally we should promote reading as an enjoyable pastime by being a role model. Let your children or students see you read for pleasure.‎ ‎12. According to the author, what is the main cause of the difference in boys’ and girls’ reading ability?‎ A. Social factors.‎ B. Teaching methods.‎ C. Personal preferences.‎ D. Psychological differences.‎ ‎13. Why does the author recommend that adults regularly talk to boys about reading?‎ A. To persuade boys to read more often.‎ B. To learn what boys are most interested in.‎ C. To help boys improve their language ability.‎ D. To show that adults are good reading role models.‎ ‎14. When should schools give students additional library access according to the author?‎ A. Before and after class.‎ B. At any time of the school day.‎ C. At regular times during class.‎ D. When they are in the lower grades.‎ ‎15. What is the main purpose of the text?‎ ‎ A. To show students ways to improve their reading.‎ ‎ B. To explain why boys are not as good at reading as girls.‎ ‎ C. To urge governments to provide more reading resources.‎ ‎ D. To provide strategies（策略） that can help improve boys’ reading ability.‎ 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。‎ Stress is a state of being upset that happens when people are under pressure. As students, the pressure comes mainly from daily life and study. In fact, everyone,in a period of time will confront some kind of pressure. Therefore, 16 if you feel stressed in school and it is how you treat stress that really matters. ‎ Many students are fully occupied with the school work, buried in homework and stuck in the classroom. In this case, exercise helps a lot when freeing your body of stress hormones and increasing your endorphin levels- responsible for feelings of happiness. So carve out time during your busy day to exercise. Even if you are not a fan of various sports, 17 if that’s all that you can afford. ‎ If physical exercise doesn’t work, sometimes you just need to focus on mental controlling. You’d better 18 and begin to re-establish some balance in your emotion rather than concentrate too much on the negative that happened during your day.‎ However, when under too much pressure, you may find things don’t go as you wish and it is hard to avoid negative thinking. At this point, you can make yourself busy by 19 . Whether it is drawing, writing, reading, playing sports, or cooking, set aside time on a daily basis to do those things. If you don’t have one, pick up a new hobby to help you relieve your stress. ‎ School life can be stressful. It is important for you to recognize the causes, take steps to deal with the root of the stress, and tackle the symptoms. Most importantly, don’t battle stress alone — ask for help from a friend and, if necessary, a professional, as keeping things to yourself may only cause more stress, which means you can 20 . ‎ A. you are not alone B. picking up a hobby C. doing things you love ‎ D. learn to lean on other people E. acknowledge the positive in your life F. walking for even 20-30 minutes each day is sufficient G. playing football or basketball with some friends will get you out of stress 第二部分：语言知识运用（共两节，满分40分）‎ 第一节（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。‎ Around twenty years ago I was living in York.__21__ I had a lot of experience and a Master’s degree，I could not find __22__ work.‎ I was __23__ a school bus to make ends meet and __24__ with a friend of mine，for I had lost my flat. I had __25__ five interviews (面试) with a company and one day between bus runs they called to say I did not __26__ the job. “Why has my life become so __27__？” I thought painfully.‎ As I pulled the bus over to __28__ a little girl，she handed me an earring __29__ I should keep it __30__ somebody claimed (认领) it. The earring was painted black and said “BE HAPPY”．‎ At first I got angry. Then it __31__ me—I had been giving all of my __32__ to what was going wrong with my __33__ rather than what was right！I decided then and there to make a __34__ of fifty things I was happy with. Later，I decided to __35__ more things to the list. That night there was a phone call for __36__ from a lady who was a director at a large __37__.She asked me if I would __38__ a oneday lecture on stress management to 200 medical workers. I said yes.‎ My __39__ there went very well，and before long I got a wellpaid job. To this day I know that it was because I changed my way of __40__ that I completely changed my life.‎ ‎21．A. As B．Though C．If D．When ‎22．A. successful B．extra C．satisfying D．convenient ‎23．A. driving B．repairing C．taking D．designing ‎24．A. working B．travelling C．discussing D．living ‎25．A. prepared for B．attended C．asked for D．held ‎26．A. lose B．like C．find D．get ‎27．A. hard B．busy C．serious D．short ‎28．A. wave at B．drop off C．call on D．look for ‎29．A. ordering B．promising C．saying D．showing ‎30．A. in case B．or else C．as if D．now that ‎31．A. hurt B．hit C．caught D．moved ‎32．A. feelings B．attention C．strength D．interests ‎33．A. opinions B．education C．experiences D．life ‎34．A. list B．book C．check D．copy ‎35．A. connect B．turn C．keep D．add ‎36．A. her B．a passenger C．me D．my friend ‎37．A. hospital B．factory C．restaurant D．hotel ‎38．A. listen to B．review C．give D．talk about ‎39．A. plan B．choice C．day D．tour ‎40．A. operation B．speaking C．employment D．thinking 第二节 （共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）‎ 阅读下面材料，在空白处填写1个适当的单词或用括号内单词的正确形式。‎ A few years ago, after a long morning of sightseeing in New York, my children and I took a rest on a park bench in Central Park.‎ ‎“Look!” my son said, 41 (point) to a nearby rubbish bin. That’s when we saw our first raccoon (浣熊). Quite at home in the big city, he paid us no attention, concentrating only on finding a 42 (taste) lunch. He sorted through a few options before coming out with a wrapped sandwich 43 (hold) between his paws.‎ ‎ 44 (surprise), rather than run away, he jumped down and walked casually to a spot on the path, not a metre from 45 we sat. The children were spellbound, the raccoon providing better 46 (entertain) than any museum. He glanced at us, perhaps checking to see 47 ‎ we were about to steal his lunch.‎ ‎ 48 delicate fingers, he peeled back the layers of plastic wrap until the half-eaten sandwich 49 (uncover).‎ Then he surprised us all. Instead of starting his food, he turned to a nearby pool of water and ‎ 50 (dip) his paws in. With a casual air, he rubbed his paws together underwater for a moment, brushed his fur, then started gracefully picking at his meal.‎ 第四部分 写作 ( 共三节，满分40分 ) ‎ 第一节 单词拼写：（每小题l分，满分10分）‎ ‎51. Some couples planning a    （婚礼）create their own websites so they can provide information to the people they invite.‎ ‎52． It's    （方便）if you wanna check and see when the next bus is coming.‎ ‎53. We’re over the other side of town but I’ll a taxi for you.（安排）‎ ‎54.In 2019, instead of making a New Year's resolution, think  (积极地；肯定地)about the year to come and what you can achieve.‎ ‎55. If all this sounds rather (抽象) to you, don't worry.‎ ‎56. It took all these years for you to realize what a  (荒谬) nose sits on your face!‎ ‎57. Up above the world so high, Like a  （钻石） in the sky.‎ ‎58. He obtained a   （学位证书） in architecture.‎ ‎59. He submitted the report to the committee  （委员会）.‎ ‎60. First, we should  （反对）all forms of terrorism.‎ ‎ 第二节 短文改错 ( 共10小题；每小题l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。‎ I can well remember an incident that happened on a rain Sunday afternoon. I was waiting the green lights that a girl of about ten was knocked down by a pass car. The car then drives off quickly. A man immediately rushed to the girl to give him first aid, but I joined in without any hesitation. Luckily she was not bad injured and we sent her to the nearest hospital. ‎ I am proud of what I did for the girl. As member of the society, I am aware of that being responsible is what it takes to make a better community.‎ 第三节 书面表达 ( 满分20分 )‎ 假定你是李华，你的英国好朋友John想了解中国传统节日，你想给他介绍元宵节，请你用英语给他写一封电子邮件。内容包括：‎ ‎1. 节日时间；‎ ‎2. 节日习俗；‎ 注意：‎ ‎1. 词数100左右；‎ ‎2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；‎ 参考词汇：The Lantern Festival（元宵节） ，lunar month（农历）, Tang-yuan, lantern riddles(灯谜), fireworks（烟花）‎ ‎_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ 武威一中2019年春季学期开学检测 高二英语试题答案 第一部分 ：阅读理解（40分，每小题2分）‎ A篇： BAD ；B篇： DBCA C篇：DCAB ，D篇BBCD 16-20AFECD 第二部分 ‎ 第一节 完形填空（30分，每小题1.5）‎ ‎21-25: BCADB 26-30DABCA 31-35 BBDAD 36-40 CACCD 第二节 语法填空（10分，每小题1分）‎ ‎41. pointing 42. tasty (tasteful) 43. held 44. Surprisingly 45. where 46. entertainment ‎ ‎47. if / whether 48. With 49. was uncovered / had been uncovered 50. dipped ‎ 说明：大小写错误不给分。‎ 第三部分 第一节单词拼写（10分，每小题1分）‎ ‎51wedding 52convenient 53 arrange 54 positively 55 abstract ‎ ‎56 ridiculous 57diamond 58 diploma 59 committee 60 oppose ‎ 第二节（10分）‎ I can well remember an incident that happened on a rain Sunday afternoon. I was waiting ‎ ‎ rainy for the green lights that a girl of about ten was knocked down by a pass car. The car then drives off ‎ ‎ when passing drove ‎ quickly. A man immediately rushed to the girl to give him first aid, but I joined in without any ‎ ‎ her and hesitation. Luckily she was not bad injured and we sent her to the nearest hospital. ‎ ‎ badly ‎ I am proud of what I did for the girl. As member of the society, I am aware of that being ‎ ‎ a ‎ responsible is what it takes to make a better society. ‎ 第三节：作文（20分）‎ Dear John,‎ How is everything going？I'm honored and happy，hearing you are a fan of traditional Chinese Festival . I would like to introduce the Lantern Festival to you. ‎ First, I’d like to tell you something about the festival, which is celebrated on the 15th day of the first month of the lunar year. It is one of the biggest holidays in China. Several days before it, people begin to make lanterns, which are made in the shape of different animals, vegetables, fruits and many other things. Meanwhile, people usually write riddles on them. On the eve of it, all the lanterns are hung up. People appreciate them and guess the riddles. ‎ Why not come and enjoy the strong atmosphere of the festival? I hope you can make it. ‎ Looking forward to your reply. ‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua