江苏省沭阳县2018_2019学年高二英语上学期期中试题.doc

1、120182019 学年度第一学期期中调研测试高二英语试题本试卷分第卷 (选择题) 和第 II卷 (非选择题) 两部分，共 120分。考试时间 120分钟。第 I卷 （选择题 三部分 共 85分）第一部分 听力 （共两节，满分 20分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节 （共 5小题；每小题 1分，满分 5分）听下面 5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 will

2、the man probably do?A. Ask Linda for advice. B. Tell his sister the truth. C. Lend some money to his sister.2. What does the man suggest the woman do tomorrow night?A. Stay at the party for a while. B. Study at school. C. Do her work.3. What band did the woman see?A. The one with a dancer. B. The on

3、e with a pianist. C. The one with three guitarists.4. Why does the man prefer magazines?A. They are cheaper. B. They are more interesting.C. They can be finished more quickly.5. Where does this conversation probably take place?A. At the womans home. B. At a hotel. C. At a hospital.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分

4、15分）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A、B、C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. What does the girl think of the boys parents?A. Friendly. B. Understanding. C. Strict.7. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The girl likes chemistry very much.B. T

5、he boy got a good grade in chemistry.C. The boy did worse than the girl in chemistry.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Why does the woman refuse to help the man?2A. It is against the rules.B. His instrument is too heavy.C. She doesnt know where to make a call.9. Where will the man go?A. To the reception. B. To the

6、dining room. C. To the bag office.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What is the man?A. A host. B. A news reporter. C. A fitness trainer.11. When will the fitness center be open?A. On June 10th. B. On July 16th. C. On August 21st.12. Which sport can people do outdoors in the sports center?A. Tennis. B. Volleyball

7、. C. Basketball.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. When was the World Wildlife Fund founded?A. In 1916. B. In 1961. C. In 1969.14. What is the official sign of the World Wildlife Fund?A. A picture of a panda. B. A picture of a dolphin. C. A picture of a whale.15. What does the Audubon Society focus on?A. The prot

8、ection of birds. B. The protection of forests.C. The protection of ocean animals.16. What do we know about the Wilderness Society?A. It is named after an American wildlife painter.B. It has eighteen branches in the United States.C. Its head office is in Washington, D.C.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What is

9、the talk about?A. An acting experience. B. A great book. C. College life.18. Why did the speaker decide to try for a part in The Finnegans?A. She thought the book would make a great film.B. She felt she was perfect for the part of Polly.C. She was encouraged by her grandmother.19. How did the speake

10、r know the filming plans?A. Her mother sent an e-mail to her. B. The director called her. C. Her friend told her.20. How did the speaker manage to find time to do the filming?A. She asked her friends to help with her essays.B. She took time off and did her college work later.C. She missed lectures a

11、nd hoped nobody would notice.3第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 35分）第一节 单项填空（共 15小题；每小题 1分，满分 15分）请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。21. I asked her what happened, but she made no .A. response B. explanation C. comment D. word22. This project resulted in farmers their crops with trees or grass.A. re

12、placed B. replacing C. to replace D. replaces23. The worlds population has grown six times it was in 1800.A. by; what B. by; that C. in; what D. to; that24. We both started shouting at each other and it a horrible argument.A. turned down B. turned up C. turned into D. turned around25. All the leader

13、s were the street being named after a great man.A .in praise of B. in honor of C. in favor of D. in need of26.Jerry was so in the story that he didnt hear what I said.A. attracted B. absorbed C. fascinated D. drawn27. Our English teacher was so busy. She cannot afford enough time with her daughter s

14、he wants to.A. as if B. even if C. because D. before28. - Do you think their football team will win the first place at the coming game.- . Ours is much stronger than theirs.A. Of course B. It depends C. Dont mention it D. By no means29. The audience themselves, the concert began.A. having seated B.

15、having been seated C. being seated D. seated30. Id appreciate if you prepare lunch for us.A. you B. this C. myself D. it31. Parents always get a bit if we dont arrive home on time.A. curious B. anxious C. conscious D. eager32. More and more teachers are from her teaching methods.A. adopting B. harve

16、sting C. benefiting D. discouraging33. As these new products are not selling well, the members of the board have decided to production.A. cut away B. cut up C. cut down on D. cut off34. - Have you finished reading Harry Potter.- No, I my homework all day yesterday.A. do B. would do C. had done D. wa

17、s doing35. Im a little nervous. The task hasnt been finished, but the time is .A. using up B. going out C. running out D. giving 4out第二节 完形填空（共 20小题；每小题 1分，满分 20分）请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。I was unbelievably proud of my nine-year-old daughter, Emily. Determined to buy a mo

18、untain 36 , shed been saving her pocket money all year, as well as doing small 37 to earn extra money. By Thanksgiving, she had collected only $49. I said, “You can have your pick from my bicycle 38 .” “Thanks, Daddy. But your bikes are so old.” She was right. All my girls bikes were 1950s 39 , not

19、the kind a kid today would like to choose.As Christmas 40 , Emily and I went bike shopping. As we left one store, she 41 a Salvation Army (基督教慈善组织) volunteer standing next to a big pot. “Can we give something, Daddy?” she asked. “Sorry, em, Im out of change.” I said.Throughout December, Emily 42 to

20、work hard. Then one day, she made a surprising 43 . “You know all the money Ive been saving?” she said hesitantly. “Im going to give it to the poor people.” So one cold morning before Christmas, Emily handed her total savings of $58 to a 44 who was really very thankful.45 by Emilys selflessness, I d

21、ecided to contribute one of my old bicycles to a car dealer who was collecting used bikes for poor children. 46 I selected a shiny model from my collection, however, it seemed as if a second bike took on a glow (发光). Should I contribute 47 ? No, one would be enough. But I couldnt 48 the feeling that

22、 I should give a second bike. When I later 49 the bikes, the car dealer said, “Youre making two kids very 50 , sir. Here are your tickets. For each bicycle contributed, were 51 one chance to win a girls mountain bike.”Why wasnt I surprised when that second ticket proved to be the 52 ? I like to thin

23、k it was Gods way of 53 a little girl for a sacrifice 54 her yearswhile giving her dad a 55 in the process.36. A. pot B. bike C. cup D. car37. A. jobs B. practice C. homework D. cleaning38. A. contribution B. club C. shop D. collection 39. A. examples B. models C. cases D. scenes40. A. touched B. sk

24、ipped C. approached D. surrounded41. A. spotted B. sensed C. tracked D. monitored42. A. decided B. tended C. continued D. pretended43. A. adjustment B. comment C. announcement D. achievement44. A. neighbor B. passenger C. manager D. volunteer45. A. Moved B. Shocked C. Persuaded D. Suggested46. A. As

25、 B. Because C. While D. Though47. A. some B. two C. one D. any48. A. excuse B. convince C. explain D. shake 549. A. shared B. returned C. chose D. delivered 50. A. pleased B. astonished C. devoted D. connected 51. A. offering B. taking C. missing D. getting52. A. winner B. present C. harvest D. chan

26、ce53. A. greeting B. sheltering C. rewarding D. praising54. A. under B. within C. before D. beyond55. A. lesson B. approval C. agreement D. experience第三节 阅读理解（共 10 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 20 分）请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AAmsterdam is one of the most popular travel destinations in the

27、 world, famous for its beautiful canals, top art museum and cycling culture. It is the capital and most populous (人口稠密) city in the Netherlands and often referred to as the “Venice of the North” due to its convenient system of bridges and canals. Here are some of the key points to remember as you pl

28、an your trip to Amsterdam.Must-See AttractionsMost visitors begin their Amsterdam adventure in the Old Centre, which is full of traditional architecture, shopping centers and coffee shops. Dont miss the Dam Square and the areas around Spui and Nieuwmarkt. Youll also want to check out Amsterdams Muse

29、um Quarter in the South District, which is great for shopping at the Albert Cuyp Market and having a picnic in the Vondelpark.TransportationTravelers should be aware that Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is one of the busiest a airports in the world. You can catch a train from Schiphol to Amsterdam Centra

30、l Station, which has many connecting routes. Cycling is very popular here, and its easy to find cheap bike rentals around town.Recommended RestaurantsAmsterdam is a top destination for foodies, so it is difficult to narrow down your dining choices. Here are a couple of our favorites.RestaurantCuisin

31、e (风味)Location Price NotesFoodism MediterraneanNassaukade 122,1052 ECdishes from 20Small portions are served so order 2-3dishes per personCiel Bleu French Hotel Okura.Ferdinand Bolstraat333, 1072 LHset-price menusfrom 110 fordinnerMake advance bookingand ask for a table bythe window6Money Saving Tip

32、s Look for accommodations in Amsterdams South District, where rates are generally cheaper than in the city center. Buy train tickets at the machine instead of the counter to save a bit of money. Check out our homepage to view price comparisons for flights, hotels, and rental cars before you book.56.

33、 Where can you enjoy dishes of Mediterranean cooking? A. The Albert Cuyp Market. B. Ciel Bleu. C. Foodism. D. Vondelpark.57. Which of the following is TRUE according the passage? A. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is the busiest a airports in the world. B. Most visitors begin their Amsterdam adventure fr

34、om the Vondelpark.C. Buying train tickets at the counter can save a bit of money.D. Amsterdam is well-known for its convenient system of bridges and canals.58. This passage is most probably taken from _. A. a business magazine B. a travel websiteC. a research report D. a scientific discoveryBWASHING

35、TONThousands of public schools stopped teaching foreign languages in the last decade, according to a survey. But another contrary trend has educators and policy makers abuzz: a rush by schools in all parts of America to offer instructions in Chinese. Some schools are paying for Chinese classes on th

36、eir own, but hundreds are getting some help. The Chinese government is sending teachers from China to schools all over the worldand paying part of their salaries. No one keeps an exact count, but rough calculations based on the governments survey suggest that perhaps 1,600 American public and privat

37、e schools are teaching Chinese, up from 300 or so a decade ago. And the number is growing exponentially (成倍地). “Its really changing the language education landscape of this country,” said Nancy C. Rhodes, director at the center. Other indicators point to the same trend. “The number of students takin

38、g the Advanced Placement test in Chinese, introduced in 2007, has grown so fast that it is likely to pass German this year as the third most-tested A.P. language, after Spanish and French, ” said Trevor Packer, vice president at the College Board. “Weve all been surprised that in such a short time C

39、hinese would grow to surpass A.P. German,” Mr. Packer said.A decade ago, most of the schools with Chinese programs were on the East and West Coasts. But in recent years, many schools have started Chinese programs in heartland states, including Ohio and Illinois in the Midwest, Texas and Georgia in t

40、he South, and Colorado and Utah in the Rocky Mountain West. 7America has had the study of a foreign language grow before, only to see the bubble burst. Many schools began teaching Japanese in the 1980s, after Japan emerged as an economic rival. But thousands have dropped the language, the survey fou

41、nd. Japanese is not the only language that has declined. Thousands of schools that offered French, German or Russian have stopped teaching those languages too, the survey found.59. Which of the following is FALSE according to the passage? A. More and more people choose Chinese in A. P. test.B. Japan

42、ese, French, German and French have declined in America.C. Chinese programs have been started in more areas in America recently.D. China supports Chinese programs abroad by paying all the salaries of the teachers. 60.What does the underlined word “surpass” in the fourth paragraph mean? A. Do or be b

43、etter than. B. Be equal to. C. Do or be worse than. D. Be junior to. 61. What does the passage mainly talk about? A. American schools have stopped teaching French, German, Japanese and Russian.B. Chinese becomes more popular in America while other foreign languages fade. C. Chinese is being learned

44、as an official language all over the world.D. People are gradually fond of learning Chinese and Japanese in recent years.CCalifornia condors (大秃鹫) are North Americas largest birds, with wing-length of up to 3 meters. In the 1980s, electrical lines and lead poisoning(铅中毒) nearly drove them to dying o

45、ut. Now, electric shock training and medical treatment are helping to rescue these big birds.In the late 1980s, the last few condors were taken from the wild, and there are now more than 150 flying over California and nearby Arizona, Utah and Baja in Mexico.Electrical lines have been killing them of

46、f. “As they go in to rest for the night, they just dont see the power lines,” says Bruce Rideout of San Diego Zoo. Their wings can bridge the gap between lines, resulting in electrocution (电死) if they touch two lines at once.So scientists have come up with a shocking idea. Tall poles, placed in larg

47、e training areas, teach the birds to stay clear of electrical lines by giving them a painful but undeadly electric shock. Before the training was introduced, 66% of set-freed condors died of electrocution. This has now dropped to 18%.Lead poisonous has proved more difficult to deal with. When condor

48、s eat dead bodies of other animals containing lead, they absorb large quantities of lead. This affects their nervous systems and ability to produce baby birds, and can lead to kidney failures and death. So condors with high levels of lead are sent to Los Angeles Zoo, where they are treated with calcium EDTA, a chemical 8that removes lead from the blood over several days. This work is starting to