辽宁省辽阳县集美学校2018_2019学年高二英语下学期期中试题.doc

1、1辽宁省辽阳县集美学校2018-2019学年高二英语下学期期中试题ATower Bridge ExhibitionThis must-see London attraction invites you to step inside the most famous bridge in the world to exp lore, its structure, wonderful views and . glass floor, modern exhibitions and splendid Victorian Engine Rooms!Tower Bridge was built 120 yea

2、rs ago to ease road traffic while maintaining river access to the busy Pool of London docks （码头）.Built with giant moveable roadways that lift up for passing ships,it is to this day considered an engineering wonder and beyond being,one of Londons favourite symbols. It is arguably one of the most famo

3、us and industry recognizable structures in the entire world.Since 1982, Tower Bridge Exhibition has told the history of the bridge and why it came into existence through fascinating exhibition content. Visitors can also experience the exciting new glass floor and spectacular panoramic （全景的）views fro

4、m the high level Walkways as well as the Victorian Engine Rooms, which house the beautiful steam engines that once powered the bridge lifts. This must-see attraction is the only way to explore the most famous bridge in the world!Admissions： 9. 8 for an adult； 4. 2 for a childAge Restrictions: Child

5、ages：5-15. Children aged 4 and below are free.Opening Hours: April-September：10 : 00 a. m. -5 : 30 p. m.October-March：9 30 a. m. -5 : 00 p. m.Important Info：You can take pictures anywhere on the Bridge or in the Engine Rooms. Visitors are advised to allow additional time for security checks and lift

6、 access up to the 2Walkways. Entry into the Walkways cannot be guaranteed for a specific time at peak times or during bridge lifts.21. Why was Tower Bridge built 120 years ago?A. To reduce road traffic jam problems.B. To attract the tourists all over the world.C. To allow passing ships to unload som

7、e goods.D. To let passers-by pass through the river more safely.22. What can visitors do while in the Exhibition?A. Run on the Walkways at will.B. Visit the room of Queen Victoria.C. Take photos in the Engine Rooms.D. Visit the exhibition at 8 :00 a. m. in November.23. How much should a couple with

8、their 5-year-old son pay for the Exhibition?A. 14. B. 18.2. C. 19. 6. D. 23. 8BWhen John was growing up, other kids felt sorry for him. His parents always had him weeding the garden, carrying out the garbage and delivering newspapers. But when John reached adulthood，he was better off than his childh

9、ood companions. He had more job satisfaction, a better marriage and was healthier. Most of all, he was happier. Far happier.These are the findings of a 40-year study that followed the lives of 456 teenage boys from Boston. The study showed that those who had worked as boys enjoyed happier 3and more

10、productive lives than those who had not. “Boys who worked in the home or community gained abilities and skills and came to feel they were worthwhile members of society,” said George Vaillant，the psychologist (心理学家) who made the discovery. “And because they felt good about themselves, others fell goo

11、d about them, too.”Vaillants study followed these males in great detail. Interviews were repeated at ages 25, 31 and 47. Under Vaillant, the researchers compared the mens mental-health scores with their boyhood-activity scores. Points were awarded for part-time jobs, housework, effort in school, and

12、 ability to deal with problems.The link between what the men had done as boys and how they turned out as adults was surprisingly sharp. Those who had done the most boyhood activities were twice as likely to have warm relations with a wide variety of people, five times as likely to be well paid and 1

13、6 times less likely to have been unemployed The researchers also found that IQ (智商) and family social and economic class made no real difference in how the boys turned out. Workingat any ageis important.Childhood activities help a child develop responsibility, independence, confidence and abilitythe

14、 base of emotional health. They also help him understand that people must work together with others and work toward common goals. The most able adults are those who know how to do this. Yet work isnt everything. As Tolstoy once said, “One can live magnificently (辉煌地) in this world if one knows how t

15、o work and how to love, to work for the person one loves and to love ones work.”24. Vaillants words in Paragraph 2 serve as _.A. an analysis of how work was related to abilityB. a description of personal values and social valuesC. an explanation why some boys grew into happy men4D. an example for pa

16、rents expectations of their children25. Vaillants team obtained their findings by _.A. comparing different sets of scoresB. evaluating the mens mental health C .recording the boys effort in schoolD. measuring the mens problem solving ability26. What does the underlined word “sharps probably mean in

17、Paragraph 4?A. quick to react B. sudden and rapidC. clear and definite D. having a thin edge27. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. Independence is the key to ones success.B. Able adults know more about love than work.C. Love brings more joy to people than work does.D. Emotional health i

18、s essential to a wonderful adult life.CComparing ourselves with others isnt a recent phenomenonits part of our culture* As soon as were able to form our own thoughts and opinions, we start comparing. Whos taller? Whos better at sports? Who has more friends?Unlike other childish habits, the urge to m

19、easure up (攀比) doesnt ever really go away. In fact, it only increases when we become teens. “At a younger age, I found myself wanting to be cool and wondering why I wasnt that cool,” said a junior student Michael Torres. “So I began doing what they did in order to fit in 5with my own friends.”We are

20、 flooded with the message that we should compare ourselves with others. Magazines, advertisements, storesit becomes all about what other people have or what theyve achieved. Social media adds another layer to the problem. Facebook, Twitter and QQ offer a constant stream of updates about the people a

21、round us. She got accepted to Harvard! He bought the brand new Nikes! Theyre going to get married!“If I go on Facebook or Twitter and read about how wonderful everyone else is, Im not feeling good about myself. Its going to make me feel worse, said Mike Robbins, a senior student. “I try not to let t

22、hings like that affect me, but in the modem world of technology, its hard not to take notice of what others are doing, and sometimes you want to be just like them,”Before you get caught up in the comparison game, keep in mind one very important detail: When it comes to social media, we often present

23、 only the things we want people to seethe good fortunes, happy moments, delicious desserts and best smiles.The deeper question is: Are people really posting things on social media that are true or are they simply doing it to present something to other people? Its what we do in our culture: “Look! Ho

24、w great I am!”，“Look! How smart I am!” or “Look! How happy I am!”. And sometimes thats true, but in a lot of cases, its not.While comparing ourselves to others can inspire us to get ahead and work harder, it can also drive us crazy. Next time you find yourself wondering if you measure up, remember t

25、his: What we have is not a measure of who we are. We already have worth as an individual when were born. Everything else is what people think of us.28. When do we start to compare ourselves with others?A. When we go to junior schools. B. When we were born into the world.6C. When we have Facebook or

26、Tweeter. D. When we have thoughts and opinions.29. According to the author, why would people like to post wonderful things on social media?A. To show off their lives. B. To get advice from readers.C. To share happiness with others. D. To communicate useful information.30. The author presents the phe

27、nomenon of the comparison by _.A. listing a lot of figures B. giving facts and examplesC. providing scientific findings D, comparing famous peoples opinions31. From the passage, we learn that the author _ comparison with others.A. supports B. opposes C. ignores D. respectsDIn 2015, a man named Nigel

28、 Richards memorized 386, 000 words in the entire French Scrabble Dictionary in just nine weeks. However, he does not speak French. Richards impressive feat is a useful example to show how artificial intelligence worksreal AI. Both of Richard and AI take in massive amounts of data to achieve goals wi

29、th unlimited memory and superman accuracy in a certain field.The potential applications for AI are extremely exciting. Because AI can outperform humans at routine tasksprovided the task is in one field with a lot of datait is technically capable of replacing hundreds of millions of white and blue co

30、llar jobs in the next 15 years or so.But not every job will be replaced by AI. In fact, four types of jobs are not at risk at all. First, there are creative jobs. AI needs to be given a goal to 7optimize. It cannot invent, like scientists, novelists and artists can. Second, the complex, strategic jo

31、bsexecutives, diplomats, economists go well beyond the AI limitation of single-field and Big Data. Then there are the as-yet-unknown jobs that will be created by AI.Are you worried that these three types of jobs wont employ as many people as AI will replace? Not to worry, as the fourth type is much

32、larger: jobs where emotions are needed, such as teachers, nannies and doctors. These jobs require compassion, trust and sympathywhich AI does not have. And even if AI tried to fake it, nobody would want a robot telling them they have cancer, or a robot to babysit their children.So there will still b

33、e jobs in the age of AI. The key then must be retraining the workforce so people can do them. This must be the responsibility not just of the government, which can provide funds, but also of corporations and those who benefit most.32. What is the main purpose of paragraph 1?A. To introduce the topic

34、. B. To mention Nigels feat.C. To stress the importance of good memory. D. To suggest humans go beyond AI in memory.33. Which of the following best explains “outperform” underlined in paragraph 2?A. Be superior to B. Be equal to C. Be similar to D. Be related to34. Which of the following jobs is the

35、 most likely to be replaced?A. The writer. B. The shop assistant. C. The babysitter. D. The psychologist.35. What does the text suggest people do about job replacement of AI?8A. Limit the application of AI to a certain degree.B. Get more support from the government.C. Apply for the donation from com

36、panies.D. Upgrade themselves all the time.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从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If youve ever had a nightmare (噩梦), youre not alone. _36_ A nightmare is a bad dream. It can make you feel scared, anxious or upset.Why do I get nightmares?Stressful things that happen during the day c

37、an turn dreams into nightmares. Nightmares may be a way to reduce the pressures of the day. Sometimes major changes can cause stress that leads to nightmares. Another thing that may cause nightmares is watching scary movies or reading scary books, especially before you go to bed._37_How can I preven

38、t nightmares?Although it is normal to have a nightmare once in a while, there are some methods you can try to get nightmares under control. Get into a healthy sleep routine (习惯)._38_ Avoid eating or exercising just before bedtime. Avoid scary books or movies before bedtime. Use a nightlight. With a

39、nightlight, if you awake from a nightmare, youll be able to see familiar things and remember where you are. Keep your door open. _39_ If you are scared, get up and find someone for reassurance (安心). Youre never too old for a hug!What if the nightmares dont go away?9Most of the time, nightmares are n

40、ot a big problem. It often helps to tell a trusted adult about your bad dreams. _40_ Sometimes it helps to keep a dream journal, a notebook in which you describe the dreams you can remember. If you have frequent nightmares, you and your parents might want to see a doctor to help you deal with your b

41、ad dreams.A. You can go to bed about the same time and wake up at the same time every day.B. Nightmares are not real and they cannot hurt you.C. But sometimes you might have a nightmare for no reason at all.D. This will help you remember that your family is close by.E. The amount of sleep a person n

42、eeds depends a lot on his or her age.F. Just talking about what happened might make you feel better.G. Almost everyone gets them once in a while -adults, as well as kids.第二部分 语言运用（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 30 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Within five m

43、inutes of meeting Olivia Ports, I knew she was a special teenager.I knew before she_41_ her guitar and performed a song. I knew before I found out how a(n)_42_ she was born with changed her childhood. And I knew before her mother told me Olivia performed recently in front of 1,200 people.In addition

44、 to her_43_musical talents, Olivia is just so friendly, funny and _44_to those who made her first show such a success. “She doesnt want the story to be about her,” said Olivias mother. But like all children_45_ chronic （慢性的） diseases, the “journey she has been on has made her stronger.” Olivia admit

45、s shes not like many kids of her age. _46_herself as a 10“little bit crazy”, she acts older than she is. She was born with a compromised immune system （缺乏抵抗力的免疫系统）. When she realized she would have to_47_her beloved gymnastics, she took up her moms old high school guitar and _48_herself to play. “I

46、had to have something to do with so much_49_time,” she said. It was during a hospital visit that she met Classical Blast, a popular band that invited Olivia to_50_them as a guest performer on their Christmas_51_. Their encouragement gave her the courage to begin playing at public_52_in the area, and

47、 she was soon a regular on stage. It was yet another treatment that_53_her most recent performance. Recovering in her room for 15 days last Christmas, Olivia saw first-hand “how sad it can be” for children to be in hospital during the _54_. Thats why this year, Olivia decided to do a benefit（义演）, as

48、king guests to bring a toy that could be taken to young _55_.Speaking of her future, the high school senior plans to _56_a year off after graduation. She wants to_57_for college with the goal of opening a music school for those with health _58_. When you_59_your life with things you love,” she said,

49、 “it makes every day more_60_.”41. A. put away B. took over C. picked up D. set down42. A. condition B. position C. environment D. reality43. A. amusing B. entertaining C. delightful D. impressive44. A. graceful B. grateful C. addicted D. appreciated45. A. fighting B. beating C. defeating D. winning46. A. Referring B. Thinking C. Describing D. Observi