山东省新泰二中2018_2019学年高二英语上学期期中试题.doc

1、- 1 -新泰二中 2018-2019 学年上学期高二期中考试英语试卷满分：150 分 时间：120 分钟第 I 卷第一部分 听力(共两节，满分 30 分)第一节 (共 5 小题; 每小题 1.5，满分 7.5 分)听下面五段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 ABC 三个选项中选出最佳选项。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。每段对话读一遍。1. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At a library. B. At a bookstore. C. At an exhibition.

2、2. What does the man suggest ordering?A. Some chocolate. B. A cake. C. A coffee.3. What should the man do first?A. Go to the second turning. B. Turn right immediately. C. Go by Central Building.4. What can we learn from the conversation?A. Tommy failed a game. B. Tommy broke his glasses. C. The wind

3、ow was broken.5. What party will the speakers probably hold?A. A going-away party. B. A birthday party. C. A wedding party.第二节 (共 15 小题; 每小题 1.5，满分 22. 5)听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 ABC 三个选项中选出最佳选项。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，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。6. At what ti

4、me will the soccer game begin?A. 6:50 B. 7:00 C.8:007. What would the man probably do at eight?A. Wash the dishes. B. See a soap opera. C. See a soccer game.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8. Where is the new teacher from?A. America B. Britain C. Canada.9. What can we learn about the woman?A. She wishes the teac

5、her to be strict.- 2 -B. She thinks teachers should be old.C. She knows the new teacher well.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. What does the woman need to do first?A. Go back for her ID card. B. Apply for a passport. C. Fill in a form.11. How much more does the woman deposit than needed to open an account?

6、A. $1000 B. $900 C. $10012. How soon will the account be ready according to the man?A. In 2 minutes B. In 5 minutes C. In 10 minutes听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. What is conversational mainly about?A. Pressure of city life. B. Education of children. C. Relationship between neighbors.14. What is the wom

7、ans problem?A. She cant sleep well. B. She quarreled with neighbors. C. She is always tired.15. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Husband and wife. B. Colleagues. C. Neighbors.16. How can the woman turn the talk to her trouble according to the man?A. By introducing her house

8、chores.B. By appreciating the neighbors yard.C. By asking about t he neighbors children.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17.Whats the purpose of mentioning the French and Germans at the beginning?A. To bring about soft drinks B. To compare all drinks. C. To introduce hobbies.18. Who invented soft drinks?A. A

9、n American B. An Englishman C. A Frenchman19. How many bottles of soft drinks did an American buy on average in 1900?A. 40 B. 19 C. 1220. What is the purpose of the talk?A. To speak against ads. B. To introduce some facts. C. To advertise soft drinks.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）- 3 -第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分

10、 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。AWantedEnglish TeacherResponsibility:Conduct English teaching according to British education system.Requirements:University degree and above in English major or normal English.Eager to learn and open-minded with creativity.With deep understandin

11、g and respect for different cultures. （Warmly welcome fresh graduates to apply for this position.）Project management AssistantResponsibility:Provide service for the project in Chongqing.Provide assistance to the project manager for everyday work.Responsible for file management, customer service for

12、students and parents.Requirements:College degree.Good English and computer skills.Related working experience in the international organization.Patient, careful, supportive. Has strong teamwork spirit.Marketing AssistantResponsibility:Responsible for the local management of marketing and sales activi

13、ties according to the instruction from the head office.Collect related information to the head office.Develop relationship with local media and customers.Requirements:College degree and above with good English (speaking and writing).With basic idea of sales and marketing, related experience is prefe

14、rred.Working experience in the international organization is a must.Good communication and presentation skills.AccountantResponsibility:- 4 -Accountant work for Chongqing office and project.Perform the finance management locally according to the rules and policy of the company.Requirements:College d

15、egree and above in finance area.Good English and computer skills.Good sense of finance management.At least two years of experience as accountant in the international organization is a must. Self-management, hard-working, independent and able to deal with pressure.21. Which position may attract new g

16、raduates most?A. A marketing assistant. B. An English teacherC. A project management assistant. D. An accountant. 22. Which of the following is a must for the four positions?A. Eagerness for learning. B. Good computer skills.C. Good English. D. Good presentation skills. 23. If you get the position o

17、f Project Management Assistant, you neednt _.A. collect the related information for the head officeB. provide assistance for the project managerC. provide service for the project in ChongqingD. be responsible for customer service for students and parentsBKida in primary schools in Bellaire, Ohio, ha

18、ve something to sing about. For the past eight years, public primary schools in that town didnt offer music classes. They didnt have the money to pay for them. But the school district got some support to bring back music this school year.Many school officials across the country say music classes get

19、 students excited about going to school. And studies have shown that music classes may boost brainpower. For example, researchers from the University of Southern California recently released the results of a five-year study. They found that the brains of 10-and 11-year-olds who learned to play a mus

20、ical instrument developed faster than the brains of kids who didnt.Though most people arent against teaching music in schools, not everyone says its necessary.Many school officials argue(争论) that learning music mean less time spent on - 5 -math, writing, and science, all of which may be more useful

21、to students later in life.Heres what two of our readers think.Music should be taught in school for the simple reason that it makes learning more fun. We have music classes at my school, and I love them!Taking music lessons can also build character. In 2015, a research company called Grunwald Associa

22、tes did a survey on music education. More than 60 percent of parents whose kids took music classes in school said their child became more focused(集中注意力).Noah Falcon, New. JerseyAt my school, we dont have music classes. I think thats OK because it gives us more time to focus on main subjects, like re

23、ading and math. Its more important to learn these subjects than it is to learn how to play an instrument or sing. If someone wanted to take music lessons, he or she could do it outside of school. I took a mariachi (墨西哥街头乐队音乐 ) class after school, so it didnt take time away from my other classes. Sop

24、hia Salazar, California24. What change has happened in primary schools in Bellaire this year?A. Music classes are offered. B. The school year is shortened.C. Singing is allowed in schools. D. Kida can get prizes if they learn music.25. What does the underlined word “boost” in Paragraph 2 probably me

25、an?A. Create. B. Prevent. C. Discover. D. Increase. 26. What does Noah Falcon think of music education?A. It is unnecessary. B. It is a waste of money. C. It is very important. D. It is easy to continue.27. What can we learn about Sophia Salazar?A. She didnt like music at all. B. Music brings her mo

26、re fun.C. Music helps her keep focused. D. She took a music class after school.CA new program encouraging children ages 9 to 12 to get interested in computers, math and science starts next week at all 36 libraries of the San Diego Public Library.Called “Spring into STEAM,” the program will offer wor

27、kshops in March, - 6 -April and May . It begins on March2.“We know that science education is so important now, and technology is changing so fast,” said Misty Jones, library director. “We see this as a way to bring kids new ideas and help them know more about the world around them.”STEAM stands for

28、science, technology, engineering, art and math, and there will be workshops in each area. This years theme(主题) is “Bug Out!” so the science workshop will invite insect(昆虫)experts to explain the survival skills of insects. The engineering workshop will watch bees as builders. For math, the kids will

29、learn spatial geometry (空间几何学) by making 3-Dpaper insects. Kids in other workshops will learn computer coding , create a light using a glass bottle, or build insects using pipe cleaners and LED lights.Jones said shes also excited about the chance for children to take part in the International Barcod

30、e of Life Project, which is trying to create a digital catalog(电子目录) of different kinds of insects on Earth. Kids in San Diego can ask for free insect collection tools at their local libraries beginning on March 2. Insects they collect can then be sent in for DNA identification. Jones said it is unu

31、sual for every library to start the same program at the same time. “Its something weve been trying to do, and I think its just the beginning of the chances we will be able to offer,” she said.28. What do we know about “Spring into STEAM”?A. It is open to kids of all ages. B. It lasts for at lest fou

32、r months.C. It helps kids learn more about themselves. D. It is held by the San Diego Public Library.29. What will kids learn form the engineering workshop this year?A. How LED lights work. B. How bees build their home.C. How to make 3-D paper bees. D. How to create a light using a glass bottle.30.

33、What will kids do for the International Barcode of Life Project?A. Create a digital catalog. B. Take DNA tests.C. Collect insects. D. Make insect collection tools.31. What can we infer from what Jones said in the last paragraph?A. The program will have different themes.B. The program should last muc

34、h longer.C. The program will continue. D. The program should be held by different- 7 -DMost people will recognize Bill Clinton, ex-president of the United States. Bill Clinton is a very popular speech giver and regularly gives talks all over the world, to many different audiences. He is so effective

35、 at giving talks because he has a special quality which we call “charisma (魅力)”.Nowadays, psychologists (心理学家) are becoming very interested in charisma and want to describe its meaning in a better way. People often misunderstand what charisma is and think of it as a kind of fame, but it is not the s

36、ame as fame. Charisma is a kind of magic and is relatively rare. A well-known American psychologist thinks that charismatic people are basically excellent communicators. However, they have other qualities such as self-confidence, eloquence (口才) and vision.Charismatic personalities are able to draw p

37、eople to them, and people feel happy in their company. There is a sense of “togetherness” when a charismatic person is with other people. A good example of this ability, some say, is the famous American, Oprah Winfrey. She is a highly-successful businesswoman and is probably best known as the presen

38、ter of a very popular talk show. Oprah is able to relate to audiences at her shows and they respond well to her. Her charismatic personality has made her one of the richest women in the world. She owns several houses and publishes her own magazines. Presently, she is presenting a new series of the O

39、prah Winfrey Show. She also runs a book club, which influences the nations reading habits and may be one of the reasons why people are reading more these days in the USA.A woman who had extraordinary charisma was the film star, Marilyn Monroe. A beautiful woman and a talented (有天赋的) actress, she was

40、 always the centre of attention wherever she went.Unlike fame, charisma doesnt disappear over time. Even now, more than fifty years after her death, when young people see Monroe in her films, her charisma seems as fresh and powerful as ever.32. Bill Clinton is good at giving talks because _.A. he wa

41、s once president of the USA B. he has a quality called charisma C. he has many fans that support him D. he is well-known all over the world33. According to the text, charismatic people _.A. can easily attract and interest people B. are all effective speech - 8 -makers C. are all confident and succes

42、sful D. often try to create a calm atmosphere34. What do we know about Oprah Winfrey?A. She writes books to influence Americans reading habits.B. She often gives talks to American young people.C. She is most famous as a magazine publisher.D. She has a happy relationship with her audiences.35. The au

43、thor mentions the popularity of Marilyn Monroe to show that _.A. Monroe is an extraordinarily talented actress B. charisma doesnt become weaker over timeC. fame is as important as charismaD. famous people always have charisma第二节 (共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分) （答题卡 E 涂 AB， F 涂 AC ，G 涂 AD） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出

44、能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。(36)_. You probably think you will never be a top student. This is not necessarily so, however. Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to. Heres how.Plan your time carefully. When planning your work, you should make a list of things that you have to do. After m

45、aking this list, you should make a schedule of your time. First plan your time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc. Then decide a good, regular time for studying. (37)_. A weekly schedule may not solve all your problems, but it will force you to realize what is happening to your time.Find a good pla

46、ce to study. Look around the house for a good study area. Keep this space, which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room, free of everything but study materials. No games, radios, or television. When you sit down to study, concentrate on the subject.Make good use of your time in class. (38)_.

47、Listening carefully in class means less work later. Taking notes will help you remember what the teacher says.Study regularly. When you get home from school, go over your notes, review the important points that your teacher is going to discuss the next day, and read that material(材料). (39)_ . If you

48、 do these things regularly, the material will become more meaningful, and youll remember it longer.Develop a good attitude towards tests. The purpose of a test is to show what - 9 -you have learned about a subject. They help you remember your new knowledge. The world wont end if you dont pass a test, so dont be over worried.(40)_. You will probably discover some of them after you have tried these.A. There are other methods that might help you with your study