1、- 1 -会宁四中 2018-2019 学年度第一学期高二级中期考试英语试卷第 I卷(共 70分) 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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 ATo travel around the world is the dream of many adventurous people. But very few people can afford a global tour because hotels, food and airplane tickets
2、 are too expensive. Some people, however, have thought of some ways to realize their dreams.Laura Cody and Tanbay Theune, a couple from Britain, decided to travel around the world. They have found a good way to pay for their trips. They look after pets for rich house owners. In exchange, they can st
3、ay in the houses for free. They have looked after horses, cows, cats, dogs and fish. In two years, the couple has been to Australia, Germany, Spain and Italy. They have stayed in big cities and small villages. The home owners are usually very generous(慷慨) and have given them food, wine and day trips
4、.Another person who tries to realize her travel dream is photographer Rhiannon Taylor. She travels around the world to visit, review and take photos of the best hotels. She shares the places she stays in and the food she eats on the Internet with tens of thousands of followers.With these ways of mak
5、ing money, traveling around the world is no longer a dream. More and more young people are thinking creatively to make their dream come true. 1. Why do most people feel hard to make their travel dream come true?A. Because they can hardly find hotels. B. Because the food is not healthy.- 2 -C. Becaus
6、e they are afraid of adventure. D. Because the cost of travel is high.2. The best word to describe the way of realizing the travel dream is _.A. special B. rich C. creative D. adventurous3. It is known from the passage that Laura and Tanbay paid for their trips by _. A. staying in the house for free
7、 B. looking after pets for rich house ownersC. going to Australia and other countries D. being given food and day drinks4. According to the passage, Taylor is a photographer who shares her photos _.A. of every hotel B. to review her visitsC. on the Internet D. with her friends BAs you research music
8、， you will find music that is familiar to youYou will find music which tells of interesting places and exciting things to doYou will find music which expresses feelings that are often your ownMusic is an expression of the peopleAs you research，you will find music at work and playYou will find music
9、expressing love of the country，love of nature， and love of homeMusic is also an expression of the composer （作曲家） The composer expresses his own musical ideasHe studies the materials of music and discovers ways of using themHe looks for new kinds of musical expressionMusic can suggest actions and fee
10、lings which we all shareWe can enjoy playing and singing music，dancing and listening to the music of the people and the composers of different times and places5In the first paragraph，the author tells us to Afind entertainment（娱乐） in musicBbe friendly to music- 3 -Cexpress your feelings in musicDdisc
11、over the things and places in music6From the second paragraph，we know that Aif we love music，we will love the country，nature and homeByou may listen to music at work or playCmusic can express how people live，work and think Dmusic sings of the country，nature and home7The last paragraph shows that mus
12、ic makes it possible Athat the music can express actions and feelings we have in commonBto bring understanding between people of different times and placesCthat people can enjoy playing and singing music，dancing and listening to the music at the same timeDthat people of different times and places ca
13、n get together8Which of the following is NOT true？Music expresses Athe feelings of our ownBpeoples love of the countryCpeoples musical ideasDthe composers feelingsCA group of old classmates, who have succeeded in their work, got together to visit their teacher. Their conversation soon turned to comp
14、laining (抱怨) about the stress (压力) in their work and life. The teacher went to the kitchen and returned with a large pot of coffee and many cups. Some of the cups are expensive and lovely, but some are cheap and not beautiful. The teacher told them to help themselves to the coffee.When all the stude
15、nts had a cup of coffee in hand, the teacher said, “Have you noticed all the nice-looking expensive cups were taken, leaving behind the cheap ones? Its OK for you to want only the best for yourselves, but that is - 4 -why you have the stress in your work and life even if youre very successful now.”“
16、All of you really wanted the coffee, not the cups, but you chose the best cups and were eyeing each others cups.”“Now think about this: life is the coffee, and money and position in society are the cups. They are just tools to hold life. They do not change the quality (质量) of life. Sometimes, we jus
17、t care about the cups, and we fail to enjoy the coffee. So, dont let the cups drive you, enjoy the coffee instead.”9. The students who visited the teacher _.A. are satisfied with their work B. are successful in their studiesC. are strict with each other D. are successful in their work10. The teacher
18、 noticed that the students _.A. liked the cheap cups B. only took the best cupsC. were drinking coffee D. preferred the coffee to the cups11. Why did the students have the stress in the work and life?A. Because they really wanted coffee.B. Because they didnt have good cups.C. Because they didnt pay
19、enough attention to life itself.D. Because they didnt have money to buy coffee and cups.12. From the story, we know the teacher wanted the students to enjoy _. A. the cups B. the stress C. money and position D. lifeDWe found him a few weeks ago when we were walking along the country roadHe was jumpi
20、ng around between carsWe thought maybe his family was camping somewhere nearby，so we passed him byA few hours later，on our return trip，he was still there，trying to get someone to stop for himWe stopped and took a good look at himHe had no collar （项圈） and he was really thin We guessed that he was aba
21、ndoned （遗弃） He was clearly on the road for some timeHe was covered with scars and new woundsWe thought that some of them were from fights with wild dogs or other wild animals- 5 -So we took him home，cleaned him and fed him a lot over the next two weeksHe gained over 10poundsThen we took him to the v
22、et，who said he appeared to be in good healthThe vet said the dog was about two or three years of age，according to the condition of his teethAnd the vet gave him all the required shotsWe really loved this dogHe had obviously been mistreated but he was still so sweetHe had no manners，but he was a quic
23、k learnerHe no longer tried to get on the bed，but he liked sitting in the chairWe thought he wanted to avoid being underfoot when our daughter was dancing，which she did oftenShe had stepped on him a few timesWhen that happened，he simply movedHe did not growl （狂吠） or bare his teethSince then，he had b
24、ecome a member of our family13When the author first saw the dog，it Awas in poor healthBwas dying from serious woundsCwas fighting with some wild dogsDwas looking around for his family14What can be inferred from the passage？ AThe dog was abandoned on purposeBThe authors daughter did not like the dogC
25、 It cost the author much to treat the dogs diseaseD The dog was well treated by the authors family15The author writes the passage to Alook for the dogs ownerBintroduce a new family memberCshow the friendship between humans and animalsDexpress her dissatisfaction with those who abandon dogs第二节（共 5小题；
26、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答案，选项中有两项为多余选项。- 6 -As is known to all, it is difficult for an average student to become a top one. However, there are some ways to help you. Taking good notes is such a time-saving and helpful way. 16 Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to whe
27、n you are studying for a test. Third, note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest.You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report. 17 Whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-
28、taking is a selective process. 18 The following methods may work best for you.Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it.Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and supporting facts. Write your notes in your own words. 19 Note any questions or ideas yo
29、u may have about what was said or written.As you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand(速记). When you do, be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them all the time. 20 A. That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes. B. There are th
30、ree practical note-taking methods.C. You must write your notes on separate paper.D. Otherwise, you may not be able to read your notes later.E. First, the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and remember it.F. Use words, not complete sentences.G. you will also w
31、ant to develop your own method for taking notes.第二部分：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）Charlotte was in her late 50s when she developed cancer. The illness quickly 21 to her lungs and then to her brain. She was so 22 that she had to lie in bed. She was 23 to even cook for herself. “
32、The last year of her life was 24， ” her sister Barbara said. “The worst part was seeing her sit in a chair in her living room, waiting to 25. For the - 7 -first time in her life, I saw her so 26.”One day, Barbara, 27 seeking some way to help, asked Charlotte if it would be OK to do her makeup. Barba
33、ra said, “I want to make you look better.”Charlotte replied, “You cant. Its too 28.” But she agreed at last. So weak was Charlotte that she could 29 hold her eyes open. Finally, when she did open her eyes, she looked in the mirror in 30 . Her face looked beautiful for the first time in years. “I loo
34、k pretty! Take my 31！” she shouted. After the photos were taken, Charlotte looked at Barbara and said, “Promise me you will do this for others while I am 32.” With tears in her eyes, Barbara said, “I 33.” Charlotte spent her 34 days with a smile on her face. “She 35 herself again， ” Barbara said. “A
35、nd I never saw her sit in that chair in her living room again. 36，she moved out to sit in her backyard in sunny days.”37 Charlottes death, Barbara kept her promise in a big 38. She sold everything in her own store. Charlotte gave Barbara a greater 39. She wanted to do something to 40others.21A. devo
36、ted B spread Cappealed Dlinked 22A. clever Bserious C weak D silly23A. pleased Bunable Cunwilling Dready24A. peaceful B busy Cterrible Dordinary25A. die Brecover Carise Dsupport26A. sensitive Bcalm Chappy Dhopeless27A. actually Btechnically Cdesperately Dbriefly28A. late Bearly Cfunny Dstrange29A. s
37、urely Bsimply Chardly Dsoftly30A. wonder Bfear Cdisbelief D relief31A. cigarette Bhand Ctemperature D picture32A. well Bdead Calone Dabroad33A. disagree Bignore C doubt Dpromise34A. remaining Btiring Ctraining Dworking35A. relied on Blooked into Cstared at Dcared about36A. Therefore BStill CThough D
38、Instead37A. Before BWithout CAfter DAbout38A. way Bsense Cworld Dcompany- 8 -39A. work Boccasion Cpurpose Dchance40A. look Bcure Chelp Dtest第卷（共 50分）第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45分）第二节（共 10小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 15分）阅读下列材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于 3个 单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Three brothers, who worked for the same company, 41 ( receiv
39、e ) different wages（工资） due to their different attitudes towards their work, which shows right attitude is 42 great help to ones life. Their different attitudes towards their work result in their different wages. From the story I can conclude that those 43 take positive attitude towards work will 44
40、 ( reward). Different attitudes lead to different results. Take Xiao Hua and Xiao Li for example. They are both my classmates. Not only does Xiao Hua put his heart 45 study but he is also helpful both to teachers and students. So he has become a top student in our class, even in the grade. With his
41、diligence and 46 ( concentrate), he is bound to succeed in 47 (enter) his ideal university. However, Xiao Li never cares about his study 48 he is addicted to playing games, he turns 49 deaf ear to the teachers advice. As a result, he falls far behind others in his study. In 50 opinion, attitude is e
42、verything. No matter what you do, you must do it well even if you may fail many times. Sooner or later you will be rewarded for your positive attitude towards your work or life.第三部分 写作（共两节，满分 35分）第一节 短文改错（共 10个小题；每小题 1分，满分 10分）假如英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改句子，请你修改你同桌写的以下句子。每句中均有一处语言错误。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺
43、词处加一个漏词符号（) ，并在其下面写出该加的词删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉- 9 -修改：在错的词下面划一横线，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。It was sunny today and I was in a good mood. Tired of studying or the noise of city life, I come to the ecology park to enjoy scenery and get relaxing in the afternoon. While I arrived
44、 at the park, what came into its sight were the thick green trees. The air was fresh. In addition, I could clear see a path around the pond. Lying on the grasses decorated with various flowers, I felt with ease because all that I wanted was peace inside.Therefore, with time going by quickly, the sun
45、 was setting in the west. So I had to return back home. I would never forget such romantic experience, which was really beyond description.第二节 书面表达（满分 25分）假如你是李华，你的英国好友 Mary考试失败，对自己失去了信心，并产生了厌学情绪。请你给她发一封邮件开导她，要点如下：1、不要过于伤心；2、放松，减少焦虑心理；3、和老师交流有助于提高成绩；4、找到适合自己的有效学习方法注意：1. 词数：100 左右；2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯Dear Mary,_- 10 -_
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