河南省安阳二中2018_2019学年高二英语上学期期末考试试题.doc

1、- 1 -安阳市第二中学 2018-2019 学年第一学期期末考试高二英语试题卷第一部分 听力（略）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。AWhile beach vacations may be a great way to take your mind off work, lakes surrounded by mountains make for an even grander experience. If you are looking for so

2、me peace on your vacation, we have some recommendations for you in the Caucasus(高加索).Lake SevanLake Sevan is situated in the central part of Armenia, In the Gegharkunik Province. It is the largest lake in Armenia, located 6, 200 ft above sea level. Along the lake shore, there are various accommodati

3、ons such as resorts and hotels with plenty of activities to partake in such as windsurfing, swimming and sunbathing. While there, do not forget to visit one of the famous cultural monuments, the Sevanavank Monastery, and it offers a great view of the lake as well.Lake ParavaniLake Paravani, located

4、6, 801 ft above sea level, is in the south of Georgia, near the Javakheti Plateau. At this level, altitude sickness can occur and it is a good idea to be prepared to adapt to it properly, or bring medication for altitude sickness. Being a volcanic lake makes for a more interesting experience. The la

5、ke is best known for fishing. Do not come home during the winter months when the lake freezes.Lake CildirLake Cildir is located in the Ardahan Province. East Turkey, near the borders of Georgia and Armenia. It is the second largest freshwater lake of Eastern Turkey, and many tourists are not aware o

6、f this beautiful attraction. Lake Cildir is surrounded by mountains of the Caucasus. The lake freezes during late November. If the winter is not extremely cold, you can try some lake activities like ice skating and ice fishing.Lake VanLake Van is the must-visit of all lakes on this list. The largest

7、 lake in Turkey. Lake Van is located on the eastern shore of Turkey and is also the most accessible lake here. Its situated 5,380 ft above sea level, and unique to lakes around the world, the water is high in salt content.- 2 -21. If you want to visit some historic sites during your travel by a lake

8、, you can go to _.A. Lake Cildir B. Lake Paravani C. lake Sevan D. Lake Van22. What is special about Lake Van?A. Its water is rich in salt. B. It is a volcanic lake.C. It is globally the largest lake. D. I is surrounded by mountains.23. What challenge are travellers most likely to face while visitin

9、g Lake Paravani?A. Lack of medicine. B. Volcano eruptions.C. Altitude sickness. D. Low temperature all the year.24. Which destinations would be attractive to a fishing lover?A. Lake Sevan and Lake Paravani. B. Lake Paravani and Lake Cildir.C. Lake Cildir and Lake Van D. Lake Sevan and Lake Van.B“Hun

10、gary?”I looked at my school headmaster in confusion. “I never mentioned wantingto go to Hungary. “And with that, my adventure started.My name is Jonathan Diamond and I just finished an amazing school exchange year inHungary.Going on an exchange had always been my dream. When my high school offered a

11、n all-year program, I jumped at the opportunity. It would pay for almost everything and all I had todo was get a plane ticket. I knew where I wanted to go: Spain, the country of dancers wearingflowing red dresses. So when I heard that I was going to Hungary, I was pretty shocked. But Idecided to mak

12、e the best of it, since it was, after all. a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Before Iknew it, I was on the airplane, leaving for Budapest International Airport, Hungary.I had times when I almost gave up. Hungarian is the hardest language on the planet. Cultural differences occasionally embarrassed b

13、oth my peer teens and me. I had to give up eating carrots, my favorite, for they think carrots are rubbish in their country. The change in the landscape was amazing, looking nothing like skyscrapers, bullet trains, cars, and people in tiny houses that I had been accustomed to. Gradually, I fell in l

14、ove with the relaxing lifestyle, the warm-hearted people, and getting home at 2: 30 p. m at the latest from school. And I wassad to leave on my very last day.Having the host family who took me as one of their own members was the best - 3 -thing Iveever experienced. From my little sisters, I learned

15、how to embrace life to its fullest. From mybrothers I learned that its OK for a boy to run around the house. From my host parents I learned to stay positive, to smile, and that when you pick the right persons and take theirhands, suddenly, you become friends.25. How did Jonathan feel when he was tol

16、d to go to Hungary?A. Excited and satisfied. B. Delighted and interested.C. Amazed and embarrassed. D. Confused and shocked.26. Why did Jonathan still decide to go to Hungary instead of Spain?A. It was a rare chance. B. He wanted to learn Hungarian.C. He didnt like Spain. D. Going to Hungary was muc

17、h cheaper.27. What can we learn about Jonathan during his stay in Hungary?A. He fell in love with eating carrots.B. He was surprised by the landscape.C. He couldnt wait to leave. D. He quickly got used to the life there.28. According to Jonathan, the host family_.A. changed him completely B. taught

18、him how to dance wellC. treated him as equally as a student D. showed him the good things of lifeCThe effects of coffee consumption on health have long been a subject of conflict anduncertainty. Since the 1980s, some have spoken out against coffee as harmful to health, while others have welcomed cof

19、fee for its supposed benefits to health.According to a scientific report, mild coffee consumption, three to five cups per day, can be taken as a healthy dietary pattern, along with other healthy behaviors. The report also says that coffee consumption helps reduce the risk of heart disease and it pro

20、tects against Parkinsons disease.According to Dr. Donald Hensrud of Mayo Clinic, high consumption of coffee has healthrisks. Dr. Hensrud mentions the dangers of high coffee consumption for people with a certainillness that slows the breakdown of caffeine in the body. Some studies said that drinking

21、twoor more cups of coffee daily can actually increase the risk of heart disease in these people.According to conclusions from a recent study led by Dr. Gregory Marcus, a doctor fromthe University of California San Francisco, daily moderate consumption of caffeine, less than4 cups, is not associated

22、with these issues.Until the scientific community reaches a general agreement on the effects of - 4 -coffee consumption on human health, it will be up to the individual to decide whether the benefitsof drinking coffee are greater than the risks.When informed of these possible health benefits and harm

23、s of drinking coffee, Harwood, a high school student stated, “Even though there might be some negative effects of drinking coffee, for the most part, coffee drinking sounds good for health. Not to mention I need coffee to stay awake.”29. What is the peoples attitude toward the effects of coffee on h

24、ealth according to Paragraph 1?A. Disapproving. B. Tolerant. C. Doubtful. D. Mixed.30. What does the underlined word “moderate“ in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Personal. B. Slight. C. Reasonable. D. Heavy.31. What can we infer about Harwood?A. Hell keep on drinking coffee. B. He loves his high schoo

25、l life.C. He often falls asleep in class D. He has some health problems.32. What would be the best title for the text?A. Why People Love Coffee? B. How Coffee Affects Health?C. The Culture of Coffee Drinking D. The New Findings of Heart DiseaseDAre you a social media addict? Are you always checking

26、your smart phone to see how many “likes” you ve received for your latest post? Maybe you feel comforted by the soundthat someone has sent you a message?Dont worry, youre not alone. We check our phones an average of 150 times a day, andaround 30% of the total time spent online is devoted to social me

27、dia. Some experts now fearhis habit could be damaging our mental health.This is something particularly bothering young adults, according to a study from the University of Pittsburgh. It found the more they used social media, the more likely they wereto be depressed ( 沮丧的). In tests, those people who

28、 checked social media frequently were2.7 times more likely to be depressed compared to those who spent most of their time generally surfing the Internet, who had just 1. 7 times the risk.Some of us certainly feel sad when were ignored on social media sites, or when we see someone else having a bette

29、r time than us. But depression is a more serious condition and clinical psychologist, Abigael San, recently told BBC that, “Its a real issue, and its been getting significantly worse over the last 5-6 years. You can get so hooked that it takes you away from your real relationships. “ However, Abigae

30、l does admit that social media is more likely to worsen pre-existing issues than directly cause them.- 5 -Other research by the University of Glasgow found that teenagers are affected by the 24-hour demands of their social media accounts. It found that those with higher levels of emotional investmen

31、t in social media, and who use it at night, were more likely to feel depressed and anxious.Despite these warning signs, why do some of us continue to keep clicking? Well, I suppose we all want to be liked and we dont want to miss out on a conversation thats takingplace online. But we need to know wh

32、en to switch off our virtual(虚拟的)online world and connect with the real world instead。33. Who is more likely to be depressed according to the study?A. People checking social media frequently.B. People surfing the Internet regularly.C. People receiving a few “likes“ for their posts.D. People longing

33、for more messages.34. Why does the author give a quote from Abigael San in Para. 4?A. To introduce the coming topic.B. To give a more supporting example.C. To stress the importance of social media.D. To explain the cause of a social media addict.35. Why do people get addicted to social media accordi

34、ng to the author?A. Because they have more time and money.B. Because the virtual world is much more attractive.C. Because they want to attract more attention.D. Because emotional investment in social media benefits them.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。Curling(冰壶)

35、 is a winter sport played on ice. Therefore, its most popular in northern countries like Canada. Curling is played in the USA by about 15 000 people. 36 Scottish winters were long and there were few forms of entertainment. So people began making a sport out of sliding heavy stones on the frozen lake

36、s. The game spread, and in the 1700s curling clubs formed. Then Scottish soldiers brought it to North America.37 Men, women, and children often compete on the same team, if they can slide a forty-pound stone down the ice! Both teams slide their stones toward the same goal. After all 16 stones have b

37、een cast, the team whose stone has slid closest to the goal gets one point.38 The ice is so smooth and the stone is so heavy that even the smallest misjudgment in a throw can make the stone slide much too far or stop too suddenly. 39 Water helps the stone slide, but it can also change the stones - 6

38、 -path.In curling, a broom is part of each players equipment. A good curler must know how much force to use. The player must know the exact conditions of the ice on the court. 40 That may explain why the International Olympic Committee decided to make curling an Olympic sport in 1998.A. Players comp

39、ete on the court.B. Then the play begins in the other direction.C. Curling is played by teams of four people.D. In other words, a good curler must be a fine athlete.E. The rules are easy to learn, but laying the game is hard.F. The melting of the ice makes things tough for the curlers.G. Curling pro

40、bably began in Scotland in the 1500s or earlier.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 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Growing up like all children, when I was growing up all I wanted was to be growth up. I always kept a close eye on my role 41 -my parents, and al

41、ways tried to do anything they did. The skills I learned and the attitude I 42 from a young age would be of great help to me in my 43 years.From the age of four or five, the memories I have are those of 44 my parents in their shop and helping them sell goods. The job I did was just 45 on the chair s

42、o that I could reach the counter and 46 at everyone who came in. 47 these are so insignificant, I always got a sense of 48 and satisfaction in my work. When I was seven years old, I went to primary school and my family moved to the town 49 I lived today. At the beginning, everything around me was 50

43、 . I felt it hard to breathe 51 friends. But my families told me, “ Never be a 52 ! Keep smiling and try to play with others! “ So I tried to smile at others and play with others. Soon, it 53 . I got my happiness again. And those words are always in my 54 till today. Now, as a high school student, I

44、 have a nice class and many charming and 55 friends and teachers around me. I feel 56 and beautiful! Meanwhile, the support that I have received and 57 to receive from family is always a major 58 for me to succeed as well.In my opinion, everyones growth is full of good and bad experiences all the ti

45、me. Thekey is to 59 the good ones and find a way of turning a negative situation into a 60 one.41. A. plays B. models C. relieves D. glories- 7 -42. A. acquired B. ignored C. thought highly of D. dreamt of43. A. hard B. later C. last D. precious44. A. following B. employing C. inspecting D. charging

46、45. A. sitting B. relying C. putting D. standing46. A. shouting B. staring C. smiling D. laughing47. A. When B. Although C. As D. Since48. A. pride B. confidence C. shame D. humor49. A. which B. how C. why Dl. where50. A. impressive B. anxious C. unfamiliar D. embarrassing51. A. without B. with C. a

47、mong D. between52. A. loser B. success C. slave D. quitter53. A. arose B. owed C. worked D. shone54. A. brain B. eye C. mouth D. mind55. A. truthful B. hopeful C. careful D. powerful56. A. upset B. sweet C. sensitive D. calm57. A. agree B. manage C. continue D. mean58. A. treatment B. limit C. happi

48、ness D. drive59. A. select B. appreciate C. struggle for D. deal with60. A. common B. secure C. positive D. valuable第二节 (共 10 小题; 每小题 1.5 分, 满分 15 分)阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1 个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。My husband and I were paying a visit 61 my parents in Tucson. We went to a fast food restaurant for dinner togethe

49、r. My husband went to the counter 62 ( order) dishes and I stood with my parents.My dad is 90 years old. He can hardly see very well and walks with a stick. I was scanning the restaurant, 63 (wait) to sit at the first table that was 64 (convenience) than others. A woman who was sitting with her son made eye contact with me and asked me to come to her. With a 65 (puzzle)look on my face, I pointed to myself and said.“Me?” She 66 (nod )and said, “Yes, you.” I walked to the table and she sa