浙江省永嘉县碧莲中学2017_2018学年高二英语下学期期中试题.doc

1、1永嘉县碧莲中学 2018年上学期期中考高二英语试卷温馨提示：1、 本试卷分第 I卷和第 II卷两部分。满分 150分，考试时间 120分钟。2、 第 I卷 1-55题的答案需填涂在机读卡上。第 II卷的答案须填在答题卷上。填涂机读卡须用 2B铅笔。填写答题卷须用蓝、黑色水笔或圆珠笔。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分，满分 7.5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。例：How mu

2、ch is the shirt?A. 19.15. B. 9.15. C. 9.18.答案是 B.1. Whats the womans problem?A. She cant open the door herself. B. She is too tired to open the door.C. She cant find the key to the door. 2. How much does each ticket cost?A. 7. 40. B. 4. 70. C. 3. 70.3. What are the speakers talking about?A. Word gam

3、es. B. Shopping. C. Cooking.4. What was Professor Carters suggestion to the students?A. Finish their work ahead of time.B. Wait until the class is over. C. Be careful with their handwriting. 25. What is the actual color of the skirt?A. Green. B. Blue. C. Yellow.第二节（共 15小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 22.5分）听下面 5段对话或

4、独白。每段对话或独白后有 2至 4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。听每段对话或独白前，你将有 5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；听完后，各个小题将给出 5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第 6至 7题。6. What is the man?A. He is a computer technician. B. He is a shop-assistant.C. He is a trade show organizer. 7. Whats the womans problem?A. She couldnt drive to the s

5、hop.B. She broke one part of the computer. C. She found it difficult to fix a cup-holder. 听下面一段对话, 回答第 8至第 10三个小题。8. Whats the mans job?A. He sells music records.B. He works for a radio program. C. He works in a library. 9. When did the man become interested in country music?A. After he got married.

6、 B. After he got his record player. C. After he went to the country.10. Why did the man build his own library?A. To get information more easily. B. To start a new radio program.C. To write more country songs. 听下面一段对话, 回答第 11至第 13三个小题。311. Whats the conversation mainly about?A. Interest in learning.

7、B. Useful knowledge. C. Choosing subjects.12. How does the man feel about the news brought by the woman?A. He is doubtful. B. He is surprised. C. He is interested.13. Whats the relationship between the speakers?A. Classmates. B. Parent and child. C. Teacher and student.听下面一段对话, 回答第 14至第 17四个小题。14. W

8、hat will the friends do to celebrate James birthday?A. Buy him a book.B. Go to see a film.C. Hold a party at the Kellys . 15. Where will the man meet his friends?A. At an ice cream shop. B. At the corner of St. Georges . C. At the school gate. 16. When will the man meet his friends?A. At 4:50. B. At

9、 4:15. C. At 4:00.17. What book does the man want to buy?A. The Da Vinci Code. B. The Rebel. C. Kellys Corner. 听下面一段独白, 回答第 18至第 20三个小题。18. How many types of customers are there according to the speaker?A. Three. B. Four. C. Five. 19. What is the normal percentage for tipping?A. 15. B. 8. C. 5.20. W

10、hat does the speaker talk about mainly?A. Payment. B. Tipping. C. Service. 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分 35分）第一节（共 10个小题；每小题 2.5分，满分 25分）4阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AMonthly Talks at London Canal MuseumOur monthly talks start at 19:30 on the first Thursday of each month except August. Admiss

11、ion is at normal charges and you dont need to book. They end around 21:00.November 7thThe Canal Pioneers, by Chris Lewis. James Brindley is recognized as one of the leading early canal engineers. He was also a major player in training others in the art of canal planning and building. Chris Lewis wil

12、l explain how Brindley made such a positive contribution to the education of that group of early “civil engineers”.December 5thIce for the Metropolis, by Malcolm Tucker. Well before the arrival of freezers, there was a demand for ice for food preservation and catering, Malcolm will explain the histo

13、ry of importing natural ice and the technology of building ice wells, and how Londons ice trade grew.February 6thAn Update on the Cotsword Canals, by Liz Payne. The Smoudwater Canal is moving towards reopening. The Thames and Severn Canal will take a little longer. We will have a report on the prese

14、nt state of play.March 6thEyots and Aits- Thames Islands, by Miranda Vickers. The Thames had many islands. Miranda has undertaken a review of all of them. She will tell us about those of greatest interest.Online bookings:www.canalmuseum.org.uk/bookMore into:www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatsonLondon Canal

15、 Museum12-13 New Wharf Road, London NI 9RT5www.canalmuseum.org.uk www.canalmuseum.mobiTel: 020 7713083621.When is the talk on James Brindley?A. December 5th. B. November 7th. C. March 6th. D. February 6th.22. What is the topic of the talk in February?A. The Canal Pioneers. B. Ice for the MetropolisC

16、. An Update on the Cotsword Canals D. Eyots and Aits- Thames Islands23. Who will give the talk on the islands in the Thames?A. Malcolm Tucker B. Miranda Vickers C. Chris Lewis D. Liz PayneBMy color television has given me nothing but a headache. I was able to buy it a little over a year ago because

17、I had my relatives give me money for my birthday instead of a lot of clothes that wouldnt fit. I let a salesclerk fool me into buying a discontinued model. I realized this a day later, when I saw newspaper advertisements for the set at seventy-five dollars less than I had paid. The set worked so bea

18、utifully when I first got it home that I would keep it on until stations signed off for the night. Fortunately, I didnt get any channels showing all-night movies or I would never have gotten to bed.Then I started developing a problem with the set that involved static (静电) noise. For some reason, whe

19、n certain shows switched into a commercial, a loud noise would sound for a few seconds. Gradually, this noise began to appear during a show, and to get rid of it, I had to change to another channel and then change it back. Sometimes this technique would not work, and I had to pick up the set and sha

20、ke it to remove the sound. I actually began to build up my arm muscles(肌肉) shaking my set.When neither of these methods removed the static noise, I would sit helplessly and wait for the noise to go away. At last I ended up hitting the set with my fist, and it stopped working altogether. My trip to t

21、he repair shop 6cost me $62, and the set is working well now, but I keep expecting more trouble.24.Why did the author say he was fooled into buying the TV set?A. He got an older model than he had expected.B. He couldnt return it when it was broken.C. He failed to find any movie shows on it.D. He cou

22、ld have bought it at a lower price.25. How did the author finally get his TV set working again?A. By shaking and hitting it. B. By turning it on and off.C. By having it repaired. D. By switching channels.26. How does the author sound when telling the story ?A. Humorous B. Anxious C. Cautious D. Curi

23、ousCDo you have those days when you say to yourself, “I dont need school,” or those days when you dont feel like rolling out of bed? Youre not alone, but doing well in school will set you up to have the life you want down the road. There are many things you can do to keep yourself motivated in schoo

24、l. Imagine the life you want as an adult. School may be boring on a day-to-day basis, and some of your classes might feel unimportant right now, but remember that without school, you wont be able to live the life you want as an adult. Studies have shown that young people working toward clear goals h

25、ave higher achievements and life satisfaction. Write a list of the things youd like to be able to provide for yourself as an adult. Some examples of things you want as an adult might include traveling the world, supporting a family, having extra money to see concerts, eat out in fancy restaurants, s

26、ee plays, etc.Schedule your study time. If you dont set yourself up to do well in school, youll absolutely hate facing it every day. By creating a regular schedule for after school and the weekends, youll bring up your grades, improve your self-confidence, and appreciate school more. What you can do

27、 includes setting a patterned routine. Successful people often stick to regular routines to help them stay on task and achieve their goals. Besides, give 7yourself a break from time to time. Studies have shown that taking a break to recharge when you feel like youre going to burn out helps improve y

28、our productivity. Reward yourself. If you want to stay motivated in school, you need something to look forward to. Bargain with yourself: if you study for two hours, you can watch your favorite TV show at 8:00. If you get an A on your paper, youll take the whole weekend off and just relax. Remember

29、that nobody can work all the time. Give yourself a little time off when you deserve it.Raise your heart rate. Studies have shown that exercising for as little as ten minutes before handling a task can improve performance by increasing the flow of blood to the brain. The effects can last up to a few

30、hours, so theres a big payoff for a little bit of exercise. You can do such excise as jumping rope, doing jumping jacks, running in place, or any other simple activity you can do easily in your room.27. The writer writes this passage in order to help students _.A. love their school life B. get good

31、grades at schoolC. keep themselves motivated in school D. live a healthy life at school28. What does the underlined phrase “a big payoff” (last paragraph) most probably refer to?A. Some exercise before handling a task can help you stay awake for a few hours. B. Some exercise before handling a task c

32、an make you do well in jumping jacks etc.C. Some exercise before handling a task can help you achieve a better performance for a few hours.D. Some exercise before handling a task can increase the flow of blood to your brain for a few hours. 29. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage

33、?A. It is common and usual for students to feel bored at school.B. Travelling the world is part of teenagers life.8C. You should give yourself a little time off when you deserve it.D. Raising your heart rate can decrease the flow of blood to the brain.30. Which of the following is TRUE according to

34、the passage?A. If you are highly motivated, you hardly need any rest. B. Hours of exercising before dealing with tasks can be helpful.C. Setting a patterned routine can help successful men recharge when necessary.D. Having clear goals can help young people get higher achievements. 第二节（共 5个小题；每小题 2分，

35、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。We are all called upon to make a speech at some point in life, but most of us dont do a very good job. _31_.So, you have to give a speechand you are terrified. You get nervous, you forget what you want to say, you stumble（结结巴巴） over words, you talk too

36、 long, and you bore your audience. Later you think, “Thank Goodness, its over. Im just not good at public speaking. I hope I never have to do that again.”Cheep up! 32 _ . Here are some simple steps to take the pain out of speech making. Ask yourself the purpose of your speech. What is the occasion?

37、Why are you speaking? Then, gather as many facts as you can on your subject. Spend plenty of your time doing your research. Then spend plenty of your time organizing your material so that your speech is clear and easy to follow. Use as many examples as possible, and use pictures, charts, and graphs

38、if they help you make your points more clearly. 33_ . Dont talk down to them. Treat your audience with respect. They will appreciate your thoughtfulness.Just remember: Be prepared. Know your subject, your audience, and the occasion. Be brief. _34 . And be yourself. Let your personality come through

39、so that you make person-to-person contact with your audience.If you follow these simple steps, you will see that you dont have to be 9afraid of public speaking. In fact, you may find the experience so enjoyable that you volunteer to make more speeches! Youre not convinced yet? _ 35 .A. Give it a try

40、 and see what happens.B. Take several deep breaths before your speech.C. Never forget your audience.D. It doesnt have to be that bad.E. Dont give a try to say what you arent familiar with.F. This article gives some advice on how to give a good speech.G. Say what you have to say and then stop.第三部分：语言

41、运用（共两节，满分 45分）第一节：完形填空（共 20个小题；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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。My kids and I were heading into the supermarket over the weekend. On the way, we spotted a man holding a piece of paper that said, “ _36_ my job. Family to Feed.”At this store, a _37_ like this

42、is not normal. My 10-year-old noticed him and made a _38_ on how bad it must be to have to stand _39_ in the cold wind.In the store, I asked each of my kids to _40_ something they thought our “friend” there would _41_. They got apples, a sandwich and a bottle of juice. Then my 17-year-old suggested

43、giving him a _42_. I thought about it. We were _43_ on cash ourselves, but well, sometimes _44_ from our need instead of our abundance(充裕) is _45_ what we need to do! All the kids _46_ something they could do away with for the week.When we handed him the bag of _47_, he lit up and thanked us with _4

44、8_ eyes. When I handed him the gift card, saying he could use it for _49_his family might need, he burst into tears.This has been a wonderful _50_ for our family. For days the kids have been looking for others we can _51_! Things would have played out so 10_52_ if I had simply said, “No, we really d

45、ont have _53_ to give more.” Stepping out not only helped a brother in _54_, it also gave my kids the _55_ taste of helping others. Itll go a long way with them.36. A. Changed B. Lost C. Quit D. Finished37. A condition B. place C. show D. sight 38. A. comment B. suggestion C. decision D. call39. A.

46、by B. proudly C. outside D. angrily40. A. pick B. say C. arrange D. draw41. A. order B. appreciate C. supply D. discover42. A. dollar B. job C. gift card D. hot meal43. A. easy B. loose C. soft D. low 44. A. saving B. giving C. spending D. begging45. A. just B. even C. still D. yet 46. A. expected B

47、. shared C. ignored D. declared 47. A . toys B. medicine C. clothes D. food 48. A. sleepy B. curious C. watery D. sharp49. A. whatever B. whoever C. whichever D. whenever50. A. example B. experience C. message D. adventure51. A. rely on B. respect C. help D. learn from52. A. differently B. vividly C

48、. suddenly D. perfectly53. A. time B. money C. patience D. power54. A. fear B. love C. memory D. need 55. A. strong B. strange C. sweet D. simple第 II卷第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分 45分）第二节（共 10个小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 15分）Are you facing a situation that looks impossible to fix?In 1969, the pollution was terrible along the Cuyahoga River Cleveland, Ohio. It _56_（be）unimaginable that it could ever be cleaned up. The 11river was so polluted that it _57_(actual) caught fire and burned. Now, years later, this river is one of _58_most outstanding examples of environmental