广东省江门市第二中学2018_2019学年高二英语上学期期中试题.doc

1、- 1 -2018-2019 学年度第一学期期中考高二年级 英语 试题一、听力理解 （本题共 15小题，每小题 1分，共计 15分）听下面 4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. What does the man want to do?A Build a garden B. Water the flowers C. Pick some flowers2. Why does the woman want to return the dres

2、s?A. It is too expensive. B. It is the wrong size C. It is of poor quality.3. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At home B, At school. C. In a restaurant4. What is the man doing?A. Making a phone call. B Applying for a job C Preparing a speech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，从所听到的内容中获取信息

3、，回答相应小题。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，各小题给出 5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第 5段材料，回答第 5、6 题。5. Why does the man feel upset?A. He lost his money B. He made a big mistake C. He quarreled with his boss6. What does the man decide to do?A. Be more careful B Make an apology C. Leave the company.听第 6段材料，回答第 7至 9

4、题。What do the speakers think of Mias act?A Inspiring. B Unbelievable C. Annoying8. Why does the woman find it hard to lose weight?A. She fails to go on a dietB. She refuses to work outC. She likes to eat ice cream too much- 2 -9. What do the speakers plan to do?A. Go to the shop B. Turn to Mia for h

5、elp C. Take exercise together听第 7段材料，回答第 10至 12题。10. Why will the woman go to the park?A. To meet a friend B. To talk with others C. To play with the man11. When will the speakers meet tomorrow?A At4: 00 pm. B At 5:00 pm. C. At 6:00 pm2. Whats the most probable relationship between the speakers？A. D

6、ance partners B. School friends C. Family members听第 8段材料，回答第 13至 15题。13. What does Brian think of the town?A Clean and quiet B. Crowded and noisy C. Quiet and less-developed14. Why do few people in big cities go to work by bike?A. It is too slow B. It makes people tired C. It is unsafe to ride in tr

7、affic15. What does the woman think are necessary in big cities?A. Car-only paths B Bus-only paths C Bike-only paths二、单项选择（本题共 10小题，每小题 1.5分，共计 15分）16. I could have told the whole story to you if you hadnt _ so often. A. broken out B. broken in C. broken away D. broken into 17. What did you think of

8、your new teacher?He made a good_on us by his rich knowledge and humorous talk.Afeeling Beffect Cimpression Dsense18. Although they just met for the first time, they talked _ they had been friends for many years.A. as if B. even if C. such as D. so long as19. She first _ singing and dancing, but soon

9、 lost interest and became a businesswoman.A. took up B. took in C. took over D. took down20. Not only_great thoughts, but also they express their thoughts in words which powerfully influence our minds and emotions.- 3 -Adid great writers have Bgreat writers hadCgreat writers have Ddo great writers h

10、ave21. Do you think the rain will affect the results of the football game? Well, the players are used to such rainy weather, so it shouldnt make any _ to them.A. difficulty B. difference C. trouble D. sense22. The thief denied _ some money from the old lady.A. having stolen B. to steal C. being stol

11、en D. stole23. I cannot support a policy of which I have never _.A. accomplished B. approved C. applied D. abandoned24. The burning building got everything nearby_，forcing people to watch in the distance.Aburning Bburnt Cto burn Dto be burning25. He had the horse _ all the way. As a result, he fell

12、off the horse and had his arm_.A. running; break B. run; breaking C. running; broken D. run; broken三、阅读理解（本题共 15小题，每小题 2分，共计 30分）第一节：阅读理解ALatest Hit MoviesBeauty And the BeastBelle, a bright, beautiful and independent young woman who is taken prisoner by a beast in his castle. Despite her fears, she

13、 befriends the castles enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the beasts ugly face and realize the kind heart and soul of the true prince within. Its Belles courage and kindness that save his love and turn him from a fearsome beast back into a charming prince.Tickets: Full price 10.00children und

14、er 12, 20% discount.Kong: Skull IslandA diverse team of scientists, soldiers and adventurers explore a mythical, uncharted island in the Pacific, as dangerous as it is beautiful. Cut off from everything they know, the team ventures into the area of the mighty Kong, starting the final battle between

15、man and nature. As their mission of discovery becomes one of survival, they must fight to escape a primitive Eden in which - 4 -humanity does not belong.Tickets: 12.50students, 10% discount (only on Thursdays)Smurfs: The LostIn this all-new cartoon on the Smurfs, a mysterious map sets Smurfette and

16、her best friends Brainy, Clumsy and Hefty on an exciting and thrilling race through the Forbidden Forest filled with magical creatures to find a mysterious lost village before the evil wizard Gargamel does. During a roller-coaster journey full of action and danger, the Smurfs are on a course that le

17、ads to the discovery of the biggest secret in Smurf history!Tickets: 9.99for each paying adult, up to three children under 12 go free.The Fate of the Furious (2017)Now that Dom and Letty are on their honeymoon and Brian and Mia have retired from the gameand the rest of the crew has been declared inn

18、ocentthe adventurous team seems to have found a normal life. But when a mysterious woman leads Dom into the world of crime he cant seem to escape and a betrayal of those closest to him, they will face trials that will test them as never before.Tickets: 12.99this includes an interval ice cream.26How

19、much should you pay if you see Smurfs: The Lost with your wife and your son aged 5?A. 19.98. B. 25.98. C. 29.97. D. 36.25.27Which movie will you choose if youre fond of love stories?A. Beauty And the Beast. B. Kong: Skull Island.C. Smurfs: The Lost. D. The Fate of the Furious (2017)28In which sectio

20、n of a website can we probably find this text?A. Film reviews. B. Top stories. C. Literature. D. Entertainment.BThe other day, I went into my favourite caf for lunch. I ordered a burger and iced tea and went to the outdoor area. While waiting for my meal, a homeless man on a bicycle stopped to ask i

21、f there was a grocery store in the neighborhood. After I gave him directions, he asked if I had graduated from Sana Clara University. (I was wearing a SCU Tshirt.) I told him, yes. Little did I know that this simple response would lead to a 90minute conversation.The man, Michael, told me he was 50 y

22、ears old. He was intelligent. - 5 -Unfortunately, drug abuse had ruined both his formal education and his pursuit of success in the world of work. He drifted from one topic to another, ignoring the fact that my lunch had been brought to me. He clearly had more of a need to talk than I did. I made ev

23、ery effort to give him my full attention, never expecting that our conversation would go on and on .Eventually, I did eat my meal, bite by bite between responses in our conversation. Michael was a bit strange in terms of his interests and viewpoints. We had little in common, but he was fascinated wi

24、th talking with, as he put it, “intelligent people”. I have to admit, I wish our conversation had been limited to ten or fifteen minutes, but when Michael finally rode off on his bike, he thanked me for listening so attentively to him and for my willingness to talk with him for so long. It was then

25、that I realized that, just maybe, that was my purpose in life for todayto be there, in that place, at that time, to carry on that conversation. On a quick review, I dont think that I have done anything more important in my life.29Why did the author go to the outdoor area?A. To go on a date. B. To bo

26、rrow a bicycle.C. To wait for his order. D. To show strangers the way.30What can we learn about the homeless man?A. He received a complete education. B. He was dying for communication.C. He was curious about everything. D. He suffered from a serious disease.31Which word can best describe the author?

27、 A. Considerate. B. Impatient. C. Intelligent. D. StrangeCDear Alcohol，Youve been around forever. I can remember all the pain youve caused me.Do you remember the night when you almost took my fathers life? I do. He loves you. Sometimes I think he loves you more than he loves me. Hes addicted to you,

28、 to the way you promise to rid him of his problems only to cause more of them. You just sat back and laughed as his car went turning through the street, crashing into two other cars. He wasnt the only one badly hurt by you that night.- 6 -Do you remember the night of my first high school party? My f

29、riends were_intrigued_by you. They treated you as if they were never going to see you again, drinking all of you that they could. I spent two hours that night helping my friends who had fallen head over heels for you. “Im so embarrassed， ” they said as I held their hair back so that they could throw

30、 up. “Im sorry， ” they said when I called taxis for them, walking them out and paying the driver in advance. “This wont happen again， ” they said as they were sent to the hospital to have their stomachs pumped. Two 15yearold girls slept in hospital beds that night due to you. Do you remember the nig

31、ht when you took advantage of my 17yearold neighbor who had to drive to pick up his sister from her dance lessons? Do you know how we all felt when he hit another car headon and killed two people in the other car? He died the next morning too. His sister walked home from her dance lesson, and passed

32、 police cars and a crowd of people gathering on the sidewalk just two blocks away from the dance studio. She didnt realize her brother was among them at all. She never saw him again. And it was all your fault. I wish youd walk out of my life forever. I dont want anything to do with you. Look at all

33、the pain youve caused. Sure, youve made people happy too from time to time. But the damage youve caused in the lives of millions is not excusable. Stop attracting the people I love! Stop hurting me, please.Sincerely, Me参考词汇: fall head over heels for 神魂颠倒地爱上32What did Alcohol do to the authors father

34、 that night?A. It made him drunk and took his life away.B. It made him kill two other people when driving.C. It got him into a car accident and badly injured.D. It got him into trouble and got his stomach pumped.33What does the underlined phrase “were intrigued by” probably mean in the letter?A. Wer

35、e interested in. B. Were satisfied with. C. Were familiar with. D. Were disappointed by.34What is the authors purpose in writing this letter?A. To warn people not to drive after drinking.- 7 -B. To persuade people to get away from alcohol.C. To tell people three sad stories about alcohol.D. To warn

36、people against the pain caused by alcohol.35How was the author feeling while writing his letter?A. Shocked. B. Responsible. C. Disappointed. D. Sorrowful.第二节： 七选五Fathers Day has been celebrated for over 100 years. Its also an event celebrated in many countries around the world, although at different

37、 times of the year. Make this Fathers Day the best by giving your dad a day that shows him just how special he is to you._36_How you celebrate Fathers Day will largely come down to knowing what your dad likes and what will make the day most enjoyable. That can mean planning a grand adventure, or sim

38、ply taking care of all the chores (日常琐事) around the house, so dad can relax.Get others involved. If you have brothers or sisters, you could get them involved in planning something nice for your dad. _37_If you dont have any siblings, you could also ask your mom or grandparents to help you.Wish him a

39、 happy Fathers Day. _38_ When you see him in the morning, give him a yell, “Happy Fathers Day, Dad！” in a loud, happy voice._39_ Gifts are great, but showing your love, and reassuring your dad that youre proud of him and all hes done for you can be the most important factor in celebrating a fantasti

40、c Fathers Day.Talk with your dad. Tell him about some things going on in school you havent told him; tell him about things that are going on in your life. Dont make it all about you! _40_A. Think of a creative gift.B. Tell your dad that you are grateful to him.C. Think about what makes your dad happ

41、y.D. Your dad may take no interest in what you talk about.E. This may seem obvious, but dont forget to acknowledge that it is his day.F. Ask your dad about how he is doing, or ask him to tell you about his life growing up.G. Having all of his kids celebrate Fathers Day with him will make it even mor

42、e special.- 8 -四、完型填空（本题共 20小题，每小题 1.5分，共计 30分）I met Ms. Linda Jones when I was in the sixth grade and has just moved to California from Alaska. Most of my teachers seemed to _41_ me; I was just one more student among hundreds. Ms. Jones, however, took a _42_ interest. “You can write， ” she said, ex

43、plaining that she wanted to move me into the honours English class. So did I.A decade later, when my first novel was _43_， I went back to Ms. Joness classroom, handing her a copy of my book. “And I _44_ this for you.” Ms. Jones began to cry _45_. Shed been considering early _46_， she said, _47_ she

44、felt she wasnt having enough of an effect _48_ her students. I didnt know how to make Ms. Jones understand what shed done for me: _49_ her, I fell in love with Shakespeare. I learned how to compose an essay. It was her _50_ in me that gave me the confidence to become a writer. I _51_ her.Fifteen yea

45、rs later, when I heard that she was _52_ ready to retire, I attended her _53_ party. All Ms. Jones needed to do was say a few words thanking her colleagues for coming. _54_， she stood up and made an exciting _55_ that began like this: “For those of you complaining that _56_ have changed, and that it

46、s harder to teach these days, youre getting _57_ and lazy. These kids havent changed. You have! Do not _58_ these kids！” When she finished her talk, everyone _59_ hands! I went up to Ms. Jones and thanked her for changing my life all those years ago. I proved that night that I was still, and would f

47、orever be, her _60_s.41A. ignore B. discover C. admire D. hate42A. typical B. practical C. special D. complicated43A. sold B. finished C. tested D. published44A. bought B. did C. wrote D. drew45A. madly B. bitterly C. shyly D. happily46A. choice B. retirement C. behaviour D. change47A. though B. but

48、 C. unless D. because48A. on B. for C. about D. off49A. regardless of B. according to C. thanks to D. in terms of- 9 -50A. belief B. idea C. motto D. talent51A. believed B. appreciated C. helped D. congratulated52A. gradually B. frequently C. constantly D. finally53A. goingup B. bringingin C. goinga

49、way D. gettogether54A. Still B. Instead C. Moreover D. Therefore55A. notice B. appointment C. decision D. speech56A. teachers B. kids C. writers D. schools57A. old B. proud C. smart D. greedy58A. let down B. play jokes on C. give up D. put pressure on59A. clapped B. waved C. raised D. shook60A. colleague B. friend C. student