甘肃省兰州第一中学2018_2019学年高二英语上学期期中试题.doc

1、 1 -兰州一中 2018-2019-1 学期高二年级期中考试试题英 语说明：本试卷分第 I卷 (选择题) 和第 II卷 (非选择题) 两部分，满分 120分，考试时间 100分钟。答案写在答题卡上，交卷时只交答题卡。第 I卷第一部分 阅读理解 (共两节，满分 30分)第一节 (共 10小题；每小题 2分，满分 20分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的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。 AStephen Hawking, a world famous British physicist, also wrote a childrens book with his da

2、ughter. Hawking said the book would be “a bit like Harry Potter” but without the magic. “It explains the wonders of the universe,” said Hawking, while he was on a visit to Hong Kong over 10 years ago.Hawking, is probably the worlds most famous scientist after Albert Einstein. He is an expert on blac

3、k holes. He has put his whole life into digging into the beginning (and the end) of the universe. “My goal is simple,” Hawking once said. “It is to completely understand the universe, why it is as it is and why it is there at all.” Hawking has a bad illness that stops him from moving or talking. For

4、 a period of time, he had no way to communicate except by blinking.Now he sits on a wheelchair with a computer by his side. To communicate, he moves two fingers to control the computers mouse. He selects his words from the screen, which are then spoken by a voice synthesizer.“I have had the disease

5、for most of my life,” Hawking once said. “Yet it has not stopped me from being successful at my work.”Although Hawking is such a disabled man, he made great achievements. He has received many awards and prizes for his work over the years. This includes winning the Albert Einstein Award. It is the hi

6、ghest achievement in theoretical physics.1. In the first paragraph, the book that Stephen Hawking wrote is_. - 2 -A. the same as Harry Potter B. is quite different from Harry Potter.C. about the magic D. about science 2. From the text we can learn _. A. Hawking is more famous than Einstein B. Hawkin

7、g is less famous than EinsteinC. Both Hawking and Einstein are very famous D. Neither Hawking nor Einstein is famous 3. What does the underlined pronoun “It” in the second paragraph stand for? A. The goal. B. The magic. C. The universe. D. The book. 4. According to the text, which of the following s

8、tatements is the fact? A. Hawking has received many awards and prices except the Albert Einstein Award.B. The illness keeps him from moving and talking.C. He communicates with others by speaking.D. The illness stopped him from being successful. BThe China Daily newspaper group is looking for English

9、language senior business editors，senior copy editors，copy editors and graphic designers to strengthen its international teamWe offer a competitive salary package，free accommodation with utilities paid for， 90 percent medical reimbursement，a seven-day paid leave，eleven-day public holidays and a retu

10、rn ticket to the country of residenceSenior Business EditorYou must：assist the business editor in setting goals and working on achieving them；be an excellent team person who can generate ideas and think creatively and be able to rewrite totally if needed and mentor junior staff；ideally have been wor

11、king or have worked in a position of responsibility and understand what leadership entails；have had at least five years editing experience working on editing the - 3 -Business Desk and be familiar with industry softwareSenior Copy Editor You must：work on shifts in the Business Desk and usually have

12、the last word before the page is sent to print；edit or rewrite copy and give smart headlines and captions；have had at least two years editing experience working on editing desks and be familiar with industry software Copy EditorYou must：be good at editing or rewriting copy and writing smart headline

13、s and captions；be able to work on shifts for different pages，and usually have the last word before the page is sent to print；have two years of editing experience working on copy desks，and be familiar with industry softwareGraphic DesignerYou must：have excellent skills in information graphics；be good

14、 at illustrations and freehand drawings；be experienced in newspaper or magazine layouts；have a good sense of typography；have good news judgment；be skilled in Macintosh software，including in Design，Illustrator and Photoshop；be fluent in EnglishFor enquiries or to apply，write to job 5What is the purpo

15、se of this passage?ATo describe the positions of the China Daily newspaper groupBTo describe the working conditions of the China Daily newspaper group- 4 -CTo advertise for hiring some good employeesDTo tell you how to become good editors and designers6What is not required about Graphic Designer?ABe

16、ing good at PhotoshopBHaving excellent skills in information graphicsCHaving a good sense of typographyDWriting smart headlines and captions7How many positions need editing experience?ATwo BOne CThree DFourCPreparing Cities for Robot CarsThe possibility of self-driving robot cars has often seemed li

17、ke a futurists dream, years away from materializing in the real world. Well, the future is apparently now. The California Department of Motor Vehicles began giving permits in April for companies to test truly self-driving cars on public roads. The state also cleared the way for companies to sell or

18、rent out self-driving cars, and for companies to operate driverless taxi services. California, it should be noted, isnt leading the way here. Companies have been testing their vehicles in cities across the country. Its hard to predict when driverless cars will be everywhere on our roads. But however

19、 long it takes, the technology has the potential to change our transportation systems and our cities, for better or for worse, depending on how the transformation is regulated.While much of the debate so far has been focused on the safety of driverless cars(and rightfully so), policymakers also shou

20、ld be talking about how self-driving vehicles can help reduce traffic jams, cut emissions(排放) and offer more convenient, affordable mobility options. The arrival of driverless vehicles is a chance to make sure that those vehicles are environmentally friendly and more shared.Do we want to copy or eve

21、n worsen the traffic of today with driverless cars? Imagine a future where most adults own individual self-driving vehicles. - 5 -They tolerate long, slow journeys to and from work on packed highways because they can work, entertain themselves or sleep on the ride, which encourages urban spread. The

22、y take their driverless car to an appointment and set the empty vehicle to circle the building to avoid paying for parking. Instead of walking a few blocks to pick up a child or the dry cleaning, they send the self-driving minibus. The convenience even leads fewer people to take public transport an

23、unwelcome side effect researchers have already found in ride-hailing(叫车) services.A study from the University of California at Davis suggested that replacing petrol-powered private cars worldwide with electric, self-driving and shared systems could reduce carbon emissions from transportation 80% and

24、 cut the cost of transportation infrastructure(基础设施) and operations 40% by 2050. Fewer emissions and cheaper travel sound pretty appealing. The first commercially available driverless cars will almost certainly be fielded by ride-hailing services, considering the cost of self-driving technology as w

25、ell as liability and maintenance issues(责任与维护问题). But driverless car ownership could increase as the prices drop and more people become comfortable with the technology.Policymakers should start thinking now about how to make sure the appearance of driverless vehicles doesnt extend the worst aspects

26、of the car-controlled transportation system we have today. The coming technological advancement presents a chance for cities and states to develop transportation systems designed to move more people, and more affordably. The car of the future is coming. We just have to plan for it.8. According to th

27、e author, attention should be paid to how driverless cars can _.A. help deal with transportation-related problemsB. provide better services to customersC. cause damage to our environmentD. make some people lose jobs- 6 -9. As for driverless cars, what is the authors major concern?A. Safety. B. Side

28、effects. C. Affordability. D. Management.10. What is the authors attitude to the future of self-driving cars?A. Doubtful. B. Positive. C. Disapproving. D. Sympathetic.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。Moving into a new home in a new neighborhood is an exciting experience.

29、 Of course, you want to make sure that you become an accepted and valuable part of your new neighborhood. The easiest way to accomplish this is to make sure you conduct yourself as a good neighbor should. 11 Perhaps one of the most important things you can do as a good neighbor is to keep your prope

30、rty(房产) neat, clean, and in good repair. 12 By choosing to keep the outside of the home in great shape, you will help to improve the look and feel of the area.Second, take the overall appearance of the neighborhood seriously. When going for a walk, take along a small garbage bag. 13 This small act w

31、ill let your neighbors know that you care about the area.14 If a neighbor is going to be out of town, offer to collect mail and newspapers. If a neighbor suffers an illness, offer to do the grocery shopping . Let them know that you are there to help in any way that is acceptable, while still respect

32、ing the privacy of your neighbor.15 By following the basic rules of respecting others, taking care of what belongs to you, and taking pride in the appearance of the neighborhood in general, you will quickly become a good neighbor that everyone appreciates.A. In general, keep an eye on their property

33、 while they are gone.B.A good neighbor is also one who likes to help out in small ways.C. Being a good neighbor is more or less about considerate behavior.D. Sometimes neighbors may go to the supermarket together to do shopping.E. Should you come across waste paper thrown out of a passing car, pick

34、it - 7 -up.F. People tend to take pride in keeping everything in their street fresh and inviting.G. Here are a few tips to help you win over everyone in the neighborhood quickly.第二部分 语言知识运用(共 20小题；每小题 1分，满分 20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。From Disappointment to PurposeIm known for

35、 my determination. If I want something, I 16 for it; I refuse to give up until I succeed. Over the years this attitude has worked well for me and helped me achieve my goals. 17 , when I wanted to be on the dance team at school, I learned all the dances and practiced until I could hardly 18 . And whe

36、n I wanted money for a new computer, I washed cars, babysat, and walked dogs for all my neighbors. 19 this year everything changed. I had set my sights on a summer20 that I was determined to get at the Water Zone, because the employees there could go on the water rides after their work and get free

37、food at the snack bar. It was the 21 job to have on hot summer vacations. So just as I had achieved every goal in the past, I set out to 22 the job. I completed the application in my neatest handwriting, carefully prepared for my interview, and gathered a pack of recommendation letters. I was certai

38、n that nothing 23 keep me from my dream job.But after my 24 , the manager of the Water Zone told me that he could hire only those with experience in water safety. I was 25 . I felt like a failure.On the last weekend before school ended, my teacher, Mrs. Keller, asked me26 I would be interested in th

39、e kids summer day camp. I decided that I had nothing to 27 , so I called the manager and 28 an interview. She was 29 by my babysitting experience and employed me. In less than a week, - 8 -I had completely 30 about wanting to work at the water park. Each time I comforted a little boy who missed his

40、mother or a little girl who needed to help tying her shoes, I felt I was doing something 31 . I realized that I had discovered my lifes 32 : to work with children. I now have a new goal. Im going to study to become an elementary school teacher.Sometimes in life we dont get 33 what we want. Our dream

41、 guy or girl may not be interested in us. The coach may not select us for the team. A certain employer may not choose to hire us. Its natural to feel 34 ; I sure did. But I also learned an important lesson. Occasionally, when we dont get what we want, something even 35 is waiting for us around the c

42、orner! 16. A. go B. apply C. cheer D. wait17. A. In addition B. For example C. Before long D. As a result18. A. smile B. speak C. think D. move19. A. Otherwise B. So C. But D. Therefore20. A. day B. course C. job D. camp21. A. perfect B. tough C. regular D. potential22. A. land B. quit C. change D.

43、keep23. A. should B. must C. need D. could24. A. practice B. interview C. expectation D. experiment25. A. promoted B. punished C. selected D. refused26. A. how B. whether C. what D. why27. A. save B. learn C. lose D. regret28. A. scheduled B. cancelled C. mentioned D. gave29. A. inspired B. impresse

44、d C. touched D. puzzled30. A. doubted B. complained C. forgotten D. known31. A. challenging B. reasonable C. traditional D. significant32. A. track B. motto C. belief D. purpose33. A. only B. exactly C. properly D. immediately34. A. curious B. nervous C. disappointed D. interested- 9 -35. A. better

45、B. easier C. higher D. crazier第三部分 基础知识和书面表达第一节 单句语法填空 (共 10小题；每小题 1分，满分 10分)36. Officials believe that more than one person is _(blame) for the big fire. 37. She wont go to Toms party unless _ (invite) .38.Where did you buy the T-shirt? It was in the shopping mall _ my mother works.39. There _(be)

46、no buses, we had to walk there.40. Young _ Tom is , he has been to many countries.41. Hardly _ he arrived home when it began to rain. 42. _ it rain tomorrow, we wouldnt go to the park.43. At first my new surroundings were difficult to _(tolerate).44. Please keep your seat belt _ (fasten) while the s

47、eat-belt light is on.45. I saw a boy _ (jump) into the river yesterday.第二节 语法填空 (共 10小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 15分)Mr. Wang has a shop in the center of the town where all kinds of cars are sold. These years he has been very successful in business. He bought a 46._(furnish) house and often holds parties. Now he

48、 is well-known in the town.But one evening, when he was dancing at a party, he 47._(call) out. There were a few policemen 48._(wait) in the room. It was easy for him 49._(understand) why they were waiting for him there. He was soon put in prison. 50. _(lie) in the cold and wet ward made him sleepless until dawn. The next morning the man 51._(share) the same room asked him, “Why are you in here?”“I have a shop 52._(sell) cars, ” answered Mr. Wang. “I often buy some old cars with little money. I repair them and then give them another coat of paint and sell them at 53._ high pr