湖南省长沙县六中2018_2019学年高二英语上学期第一次阶段性考试试题.doc

1、- 1 -长沙县六中高二英语第一次阶段性考试试卷总分：150 分 时间：120 分钟第 I 卷（共 100 分）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秒钟的时间回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话仅读一遍。1. Which colors does the man like? A. Red and yellow. B. Green and yellow. C. Blue and red.2. When

2、will the speakers leave for the airport? A. At 7:00. B. At 9:30. C. At 11:00.3. What will the weather be like tomorrow? A. Cloudy. B. Warm. C. Clear.4. What meal is the man serving?A. Breakfast. B. Lunch. C. Supper.5. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At a car factory. B. At an ad

3、company. C. At a newspaper office.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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 has the man already packed? A. A pair of shoes. B. Some clothes. C. A camera.7. W

4、hat is the man preparing for? A. A camping trip. B. A trip abroad. C. A visit to his grandpas house.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8. What does the man want to do? - 2 -A. Buy a new pet. B. Take a business trip. C. Order some dog food.9. Who will help the man? A. Ms. Smith. B. Mr. Graham. C. The woman.听第 8 段材料，

5、回答第 10 至 12 题。10. Why did the woman lose her job? A. She did something wrong.B. Her company wasnt making enough money.C. She wasnt at work for a month.11. How is the woman paying her bills? A. Her husband pays for them. B. She has some savings.C. She has a part-time job.12. What does the man suggest

6、 the woman do? A. Try a different job. B. Find a job similar to her old one.C. Apply for unemployment benefits.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. How does the man feel about Tina? A. He likes her a lot. B. He thinks shes unfriendly.C. He wants to know her better.14. What is one thing Tina likes? A. Taking p

7、hotos. B. Going hiking. C. Watching old films.15. What does the man want to do tomorrow?A. Go to a cafe. B. See a movie. C. Go to the park.16. Who will the woman first see tomorrow evening? A. Tina. B. The man. C. Her mother.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. Who might the speaker be? A. A student. B. A re

8、porter. C. A professor.- 3 -18. What is the students favorite form of entertainment?A. Playing sports. B. Listening to music. C. Going out with friends.19. Which activity surprised the speaker? A. Shopping. B. Watching TV. C. Seeing films.20. Which activity is the least popular?A. Joining clubs. B.

9、Seeing dramas. C. Watching sports.第二部分： 阅读理解 （共 20 小题; 每小题 2 分,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。AListed here are four of the thousands of impressive museums around the world.The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Bilbao, SpainBuilt in 1997, the Guggenheim Museum Bilb

10、ao is one of the newest in the world. It has transformed the industrial city of Bilbao into a travelers desired destination. The beautiful architecture of the museum has provided a dramatic background for movies and commercials.The Louvre in Paris, FranceProbably the most famous Louvre also holds th

11、e most famous painting in the world, the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci. Crowds can be found any day surrounding the small, but mysterious painting of the smiling woman. But, the Louvre is much more than a home to the Mona Lisa. The Louvre is visited by more people each year than any other museum in

12、 the world.The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia, AmericaJust opened in its new downtown location in 2012, the Barnes Foundation is unique in that it is a completely reproduced display from one mans private collection. Dr. Albert C. Barnes started collecting art in the early 20th century and collect

13、ed, among others, the largest number of original Renoir paintings in the world.The Uffizi Gallery in Florence, ItalyWalking on the marbled floors feels like stepping back in time. The building - 4 -itself is a beautiful palacelike structure with frescoes(湿壁画) decorating the ceilings and walls. Viewe

14、rs are bowled over (印象深刻) by the works by Botticelli, such as The Birth of Venus. Classic artworks from nearly 1,000 years ago describe religious events of the time.21. Which of the following is the most popular?A. The Louvre. B. The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.C. The Barnes Foundation. D. The Uffizi G

15、allery.22. What makes the Barnes Foundation particular?A. Its structure. B. Its collection. C. Its location. D. Its history.23. What type of writing is this text?A. An activity poster. B.An exhibition announcement.C. An art show review. D. A travel guide. BMy shoe lesson number one.Back in my days a

16、s a salesman, I was on my way to deliver a speech in Newfoundland. Sitting comfortably in the airplane seat, I suddenly broke out in a cold sweat as I realized I had left my dress shoes at home. I was wearing runningshoes for an important speech.I knew I could buy a new pair when I landed. Too late;

17、 the stores were already closed. What about in the morning? No, the next day was Sunday and my speech was scheduled for 9:00 a.m. Ninety seconds later, however, my cold sweat has been replaced with a single idea.The next morning, I began my speech, “You might be wondering why I am wearing running sh

18、oes today. Well, its about this request here. When Im done speaking, Ill be running door to door and I want every one of you to come running with me, too.” My little “goof-up” became a clever demonstration(示范) of action speaking louder than words.My shoe lesson number two.My brother was getting marr

19、ied. We had just witnessed the signing of the papers at their house, and they were rushing over to another place for the ceremony. As we locked up their house, my wifes shoes broke. So off to the nearest shoe store we flew. We knew they would wait for us before starting the - 5 -ceremony. What we di

20、d not know was how long they would wait.That day, my wife performed a miracle(奇迹) that no other woman had done before or since. She went into the store and came out just five minutes later with the perfect pair of shoes.Perhaps the most important lesson here is that, contrary/opposite to popular bel

21、ief, the shoe does not make the man/woman. But the lack(缺乏) of shoes can surely build character.24. Upon thinking of his shoes on the plane, the author felt _ .A. proud B. delighted C. panicky and tense D. encouraged25. What does the underlined part “goof-up” probably mean?A. Image B. Mistake C. Suc

22、cess D. Present26. Before entering the shoe store, the author thought it _ .A. strange to be in trouble for a second timeB. a great pity to have to miss his brothers weddingC. important to test the quality of a new pair of shoesD. unlikely for his wife to finish shopping in a short time27. Whats the

23、 message the author shows in the text?A. Emergencies can help shape our character. B. You can never judge a person by his looks.C. Its hard to change our character overnight.D. Never buy shoes without trying them on first.CWhy is pink or purple a color for girls and blue or brown for boys?The answer

24、 depends largely on cultural values as well as personal experiences. To the Egyptians, green was a color that represented the hope and joy of spring, while for Muslims, it means heaven. Red is a symbol of good luck in many cultures. In China, children are given money in a red envelope to bring good

25、fortune in the New Year. For many nations, blue is a symbol of protection and religious beliefs. Greek people often wear a blue necklace hoping to protect themselves against evils(灾祸).Peoples choice of colors is also influenced by their bodies reactions toward them. Green is said to be the most rest

26、ful color. It has the ability to - 6 -reduce pain and relax people both mentally and physically. People who work in green environments have been found to have fewer stomach aches.Red can cause a persons blood pressure to rise and increase peoples appetites(食欲). Many decorators will include different

27、 shades of red in the restaurant. Similarly, many commercial websites will have a red “Buy Now” button because red is a color that easily catches a persons eye.Blue is another calming color. Unlike red, blue can cause people to lose appetite. So if you want to eat less, some suggest that eating from

28、 blue plates can help.The next time you are deciding on what to wear or what color to decorate your room, think about the color carefully.28. Muslims regard green as a symbol of heaven mainly because of their _ .A. cultural values B. commercial purposesC. personal experiences D. physical reactions t

29、o the color29. Why will many commercial websites have a red “Buy Now” button?A. To relax people physically. B. To increase peoples appetites.C. To encourage people to make a purchase.D. To cause a persons blood pressure to rise.30. What color might help lose weight according to the text?A. Red B. Gr

30、een. C. Blue. D. Purple.31. Which of the following would be the most proper title for the text?A. Colors and Human Beings B. The Cultural Meaning of ColorC. Colors and Personal Experiences D. The Meaning and Function of ColorD Many people have influence on my life, based on their personal characteri

31、stics, achievements, and values. I have been lucky to have had a great many teachers and professors who I respect for their patience and intelligence. There are artists who have encouraged me by their talents and creativity. I value many - 7 -political leaders, who have inspired me by their contribu

32、tions to society, and their ability to change our futures. But of all the people I have known in my life, the person I admire most is my father.As the youngest girl in my family, I always considered myself to be “Daddys little girl”. While I grew up, it always made me sad to see so many of my friend

33、s and neighbors without a father or father-like figure around. This helped me appreciate how my father always takes an interest in his childrens lives. In every aspect of my life, my father continuously pushes me to excel, so I could finish my work excellently among my people. Whenever I feel like g

34、iving up, or have a question or a concern, I know I can always turn to him for advice. From him I have also learned that sometimes you have to put others needs ahead of your own, but dont make yourself made use of by others. His strength seems to be unbreakable during hard times, and he is extremely

35、 determined to do anything he sets his mind on, no matter how small it is. I highly respect him for how he stands up for what he believes in, and will never back down. I have always admired his open mind, sympathy for people, and sense of understanding. He is a very strict man, but in our daily life

36、, he has a great sense of humor, and always knows how to put a smile on the faces of his wife, his children and his friends.Living in his love and instruction, I am very proud of my father. He also professes how proud he is of his children, and is still there to support us in whatever we are doing i

37、n.32Which of the following could NOT be used to describe the authors father?A. Caring and humorous. B. Knowledgeable and sociable.C. Sympathetic and open-minded. D. Energetic and helpful.33Which of the following can best explain the underlined word “excel”?A. be cleverer than others. B. show off.C.

38、do better than others. D. keep healthy34According to the underlined sentence, the father was telling the author to _.- 8 -A. think about others and help them, but not to be used in a bad wayB. try to take advantage of those who were friendly to herC. think about others and help them, so that she cou

39、ld make them serve herD. try to be good to those who were worth making friends with35What can we infer about the author?A. She appreciated her father because he could solve all the problems.B. She considered her father strict and had no smile to her.C. She was outstanding because her father forced h

40、er to do so.D. She felt pity for those children without the father.第二节（共 5 小题，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选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Rules on how to be a fit kidBeing fit is a way of saying a person; a person eats well, gets a lot of physical exercise, and has a healthy weight. 36 If youre a kid w

41、ho wants to be fit, here are three rules to live by. 1. Eat a variety of foods.You may have a favorite food, but the best choice is to eat a variety. 37 Taste new foods and old ones you havent tried for a while. Some foods, such as green vegetables, are more pleasing the older you get. Shoot for at

42、least five servings of fruits and vegetables a daytwo fruits and three vegetables.2. 38 What does it feel like to be full? When youre eating, notice how your body feels and when your stomach feels comfortably full. Sometimes, people eat too much because they dont notice when they need to stop eating

43、. 39 And over a period of time, overeating can lead to unhealthy weight gain.3. Limit screen timeWhats screen time? Its the amount of time you spend watching TV or DVD, playing video games, and using the computer. The more time you spend on these sitting-down activities, the less time available for

44、active stuff, like basketball, bike riding and swimming. 40 These rules arent magic. However, follow them most of the time and you can - 9 -become a fit kid sooner or later.A. Drink water and milk.B. Try to spend no more than 2 hours a day on screen time.C. Eating too much can make you feel uncomfor

45、table.D. If you eat different foods, youre more likely to get the nutrients your body needs.E. Listen to your body.F. Ask your parents to help you do your favorite activities regularly.G. Therere a lot of discussions these days about fit kids.第三部分： 语言知识运用 （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 3

46、0 分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中，选出最佳An eight-year-old child heard her parents talking about her little brother. All she knew was that he was very sick and they had no money left. When she heard her daddy say to her 41 mother with whispered desperation(绝望), “ 42 a miracle(奇迹)can save him no

47、w”, the little girl went to her bedroom and took out her piggy bank. She 43 all the change out on the floor and counted it carefully. Then she 44 her way six blocks(街区)to the local drugstore.“And what do you want?” asked the chemist.“Its 45 my little brother,” the girl answered back. “Hes really, re

48、ally sick and I want to buy a 46 . His name is Andrew and he has something 47 growing inside his head and my daddy says only a miracle can save him.”“We dont 48 miracles here, child. Im sorry,” the chemist said, smiling 49 at the little girl.In the shop was a 50 customer. He bent down and asked the

49、little girl, “What kind of miracle does your brother 51 ?”“I dont know,” she replied. “Hes really sick and mommy says he needs 52 . But my daddy cant pay for it, so I have brought my 53 .”“How much do you have?” asked the man.“One dollar and eleven cents, 54 I can try and get some more,” she answered quietly.“Well, what a coincidence (巧合),” smiled the man. “A dollar and eleven cents the 55 price of a miracle for your little brothe