四川省成都外国语学校2018_2019学年高二英语下学期期中试题.doc

1、1成都外国语学校 2018-2019 学年度下学期期中考试高二英语试卷(笔试)注意事项:1.试题分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分。2.本堂考试 120 分钟，满分 150 分。3.答题前，考生务必先将自己的姓名、考号填写在答题卡上，并使用 2B 铅笔填涂。4.考试结束后，将答题卡交回。第卷 （选择题 共 70 分）第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AAruba is one of the most well-known Car

2、ibbean destinations for tourists around the world.Youre probably wondering what to include as well as what to wear while youre in Aruba.ClothesThe main reason why youre heading there is to relax on the countrys fresh beaches and joy in warm waters of the Caribbean Sea. During most of the day, youll

3、likely be wearing your swimsuit. When youre finished at the beach or pool area, it is advisable to bring along a shirt or cover as well as shorts to wear.It is not recommended to wear beach clothes when you go out for dinner regardless of the time of day. Shorts and T-shirts are enough in many resta

4、urants, although more formal clothes are advised for the fanciest eating establishments.What else to bring?The Caribbean sun is very strong and if youre planning on spending lots of time in the sun, there are several precautions you must take. Include suncream, sunglasses, a wide hat, a couple of ba

5、thing suits, as well as a beach bag and a cooler in your luggage.What NOT to bring?2While drinking water is questionable or not safe in many Caribbean nations, Aruba is an exception. Aruba is known for having the cleanest water in the world. There is no need to bring water, simply bring along an emp

6、ty bottle.Several items are prohibited in Aruba for carrying. These include firearms, e-cigarettes, as well as sharp objects and tools.1. Tourists choose Aruba for a destination mainly because_.A. they can wear casual clothes freelyB. they can enjoy the beautiful sceneryC. they can relax on the beac

7、h and in watersD. they can have a wonderful dinner party there2. Which of the following is not advised to do in Aruba?A. Wearing a T-shirt in a restaurant.B. Preparing suncream in advance.C. Wearing beach clothes for dinner.D. Taking along sun glasses before going out.3. The purpose of the text is t

8、o_.A. provide information for touristsB. offer advice on travelling in ArubaC. attract more tourists to travel in ArubaD. warn tourists against doing wrong thingsBI never planned to be a teacher. I was headed for a law school, for a real career. Teaching was something to “get out of my system”. I wo

9、uld teach a couple of years and then go to get a real job. After the first couple of years, I promised myself I would leave if I didnt love my job any more. Twenty-nine years later, that day still has not come.So, why do I stay? I stay because I laugh and learn every day. The children are funny, ins

10、ightful, and honest. If my shoes dont match my outfit, they tell me. If my argument that Invisible Man is an important twentieth century classics doesnt convince them, they tell me.I stay because every single day is different. Some days, my lessons are great, and I have classes of students who are e

11、ngaged in reading, writing and thinking. Some days, my lessons fall flat, and I realize that I need to start from scratch even after 29 years.I stay because I love to see the children realize that they have learned 3something whether its how to craft an argumentative thesis sentence or how to unders

12、tand the effect of repetition in The Declaration of Independence. I love to see the children write well; I love the feeling of reading a well-argued essay, and I love smiling as I write a final “Awesome job!” on a paper on which a student has worked hard.I stay because what Ive learned in 29 years i

13、s that I do have a “real” job the most real job there is. Its the one that leads to other jobs, that helps to create good thinkers who go on to be productive in our society, and that supports our community as it grows and times change. My job is among the ones that matter most.4.The author became a

14、teacher because he _.A. needed money to go to a law school B. loved dealing with childrenC. loved teaching very much D. failed to get a “real” job5. We can infer from Paragraph 2 that the author _.A. often pays no attention to his outfit B. is good at convincing his studentsC. enjoys his time with h

15、is students D. doesnt read many classics6. According to Paragraph 4, the author continues to teach most probably because _.A. teaching makes him feel he can make a difference to childrenB. teaching makes him realize every day is differentC. he can learn a lot of things from teachingD. he likes to be

16、 praised by his students7. What is the passage mainly about?A. What the author has learned as a teacher.B. What the author thinks of being a teacher.C. Why the author didnt choose to become a lawyer.D. Why the author chooses to stay as a teacher.CA young woman sits alone in a caf sipping tea and rea

17、ding a book. She pauses briefly to write in a nearby notepad before showing her words to a passing caf waiter: “Where are the toilets please?” This is a familiar scene in Tokyos so-called “silent cafs”, where customers are not allowed to speak, and only communicate by writing in notepads.The concept

18、 rises by a desire to be alone among young Japanese, a situation 4brought by economic uncertainty, a shift in traditional family support structures and the growing social isolation. The phenomenon is not limited to coffee shops but covers everything from silent discos, where participants dance alone

19、 wearing wireless headphones connected to the DJ, to products such as small desk tents designed for conversation-free privacy in the office. One Kyoto company even offers single women the opportunity to have a “one woman wedding” a full bridal affair, complete with white dress and ceremony, and the

20、only thing missing is the groom. The trend has its own media expression “botchi-zoku”, referring to individuals who consciously choose to do things completely on their own.One recent weekday afternoon, Chihiro Higashikokubaru, a 23-year-old nurse, travelled 90 minutes from her home, to Tokyo on her

21、day off in order to enjoy some solo time. Speaking quietly at the entrance of the cafe, Miss Higashikokubaru said: “I heard about this place via Twitter and I like the idea of coming here. I work as a nurse and its always very busy. There are very few quiet places in Tokyo, and its a big busy city.

22、I just want to come and sit somewhere quietly on my own. Im going to drink a cup of tea and maybe do some drawings. I like the idea of a quiet, calm atmosphere.”The desire to be isolated is not a new concept in Japan, home to an estimated 3.6 million “hikikomori” a more extreme example of social rec

23、luses (隐士) who withdraw completely from society.8. What is special about the “silent cafes”?A. It provides various tea and books.B. People are not allowed to communicate.C. It has attracted many popular young people.D. It offers service by writing not by speaking.9. Which of the following accounts f

24、or the idea of being alone in Japan?A. The increasing social isolation.B. The stable economic situation.C. The rising demand for privacy.D. The rapid development of internet.10. What do we know about Higashikokubaru?A. She doesnt like to be a nurse.B. She doesnt like the life in big cities.C. She en

25、joys her solo time in a quiet place.5D. She travelled to Tokyo on her work days.11. What is the best title of the passage?A. Silent cafes B. Lonely JapaneseC. One woman wedding D. Social recluses in JapanDA study showed that the experiences children have in their first few years are important. These

26、 experiences affect the development of the brain. When children receive more attention, they often have higher IQs. Babies receive information when they see, hear and feel things, which makes connections between different parts of the brain. There are a hundred trillion (万亿) connections in the brain

27、 of a three-year-old child.Researcher Judit Gervain tested how good newborns are at distinguishing different sound patterns. Her researchers produced images of the brains of babies as they heard different sound patterns. For example, one order was mu-ba-ba. This is the pattern“A-B-B“. Another order

28、was mu-ba-ge. This is the pattern “A-B-C”. The images showed that the part of the brain responsible for speech was more active during the “A-B-B” pattern. This shows that babies can tell the difference between different patterns. They also were sensitive to where it occurred in the order.Gervain is

29、excited by these findings because the order of sounds is the building block of words and grammar.“Position is key to language,” she says. “If something is at the beginning or at the end, it makes a big difference: John caught the bear. is very different from The bear caught John.”Researchers led by

30、scientist Patricia Kuhl have found that language delivered by televisions, audio books, the Internet, or smartphonesno matter how educationaldoesnt appear to be enough for childrens brain development. They conducted a study of nine-month-old American babies. They expected the first group whod watche

31、d videos in Chinese to show the same kind of learning as the second group who were brought face-to-face with the same sounds. Instead they found a huge difference. The babies in the second group were able to distinguish between similar Chinese sounds as well as native listeners. But the other babies

32、 regardless of whether they had watched the video or listened to the audiolearned nothing.12. What makes connections in a babys brain?A. Having a higher IQ. B. Experiencing new information.6C. The baby early age. D. The connection with other babies.13. What did Judit Gervain and her team find in the

33、 experiment?A. Babies identify different sound patterns.B. Word order is relevant to meaning.C. Babies can well understand different words.D. A certain brain region processes language.14. What does the underlined sentence mean in Paragraph 3?A. Grammar is important in learning languages.B. Different

34、 orders have different meanings.C. Different languages have different grammar.D. Words have different sounds.15. What is the main conclusion from the study led by Patricia Kuhl?A. Babies shouldnt watch a lot of television.B. Listening to different languages develops babies brain.C. Foreign languages

35、 help babies brain develop.D. Social communication improves babies brain development.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项。How to Raise Money for Your Favorite CharityAt the end of the year, we are often inspired to do more for people in need. 16 Dont worry. Heres a quic

36、k and easy tip-list to make such a worthy act successful.17 You need to make sure that both you and your participants enjoy the event. So keep it simple and make sure that you add some fun, whether its special decoration, a bag for each participant or guest, or a special theme.Get team support. 18 T

37、eamwork may give you some new ideas and help give a unique feature to your event. Make sure that you break down the work among your team.Plan for the “what-ifs?” If you are planning to hold an event outdoors, or if you are relying on a famous person as a guest of honor, make sure you think of a few

38、possible alternatives. 19 This is the key to successful event planning.Timing is everything. Check your community calendar to make sure there are no important community events on the day that you are planning your event. You 7might want to check with other communities or non-profit organizations nea

39、rby. 20 Check out your favorite charitys website for ideas. Many websites offer advice on how to raise money. For example, the human rights charity Amnesty International lists events and ideas on its website.A. Keep it fun and simple.B. Tell the charity about the event.C. Have no idea of where to be

40、gin?D. Turn to friends for some creative ideas.E. Remember to thank anyone who has donated.F. Try to pick the date that will bring in the best attendance.G. What if it starts raining or if your honored guest doesnt show up?第二部分 完形填空（共 20 题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中选出可以填入空白处的

41、最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 How far would you go to make a good impression at a new job? A college student in Alabama walked 22 kilometers in the 21 to get to his new job.Walter Carrs 22 broke down the night before starting a new job at Bellhops, a furniture moving company. Several attempts as he made, Carr 2

42、3 to find a ride. Knowing he couldnt afford to 24 it, he decided to walk and 25 how long it would take to walk to the job in Pelhain 32 kilometers away. He left at midnight so that he could 26 it to the customers house on time.Carr had reportedly walked about 22 kilometers before the local police 27

43、 in to help the young man. After hearing his 28, they took him to breakfast. Then, they gave him a 29 to the home of customer Jenny Lamey, whom he was 30 to help move that morning, before the rest of the 31 arrived.“I asked Walter if he wanted to go 32 and rest until everyone else arrived,“ said Lam

44、ey in a Facebook post, “He 33 and said he could go ahead and get started.“ So, the family and Carr began 34 up the home, chatting along the way.He told Lamey that he and his mother 35 from New Orleans to Birmingham after losing their 36 in Hurricane Katrina, an extremely destructive and deadly one t

45、hat 37 the Gulf Coast of the U.S. in 2005.“I just cant tell you how 38 I was by Walter and his journey. He is 8modest, kind, cheerful, hardworking and 39 .“ Lamey shared her story of Walter on Facebook. It spread 40 , moving many others all over the world.21. A. forest B. dark C. distance D. hurrica

46、ne22. A. vehicle B. health C. phone D. house23. A. failed B. tried C. decided D. promised24. A. believe B. deserve C. miss D. bear25. A. write down B. look at C. think about D. figure out26. A. reach B. make C. operate D. walk27. A. stole B. cut C. stepped D. called28. A. request B. opinion C. excus

47、e D. story29. A. ride B. signal C. map D. chance30. A. allowed B. scheduled C. forced D. persuaded31. A, customers B. policemen C. movers D. students32. A. ahead B. outside C. upstairs D. home33. A. hesitated B. laughed C. cried D. declined34. A. taking B. packing C. checking D. breaking35. A. moved

48、 B. escaped C. begged D. quarreled36. A. way B. home C. mind D. furniture37. A. approached B. exposed C. punished D. hit38. A. amazed B. puzzled C. touched D. delighted39. A. humorous B. patient C. generous D. tough40. A. rapidly B. hardly C. normally D. suddenly第 II 卷 （非选择题 共 80 分）注意事项：必须使用黑色墨迹签字笔在

49、答题卡上题目所指是的答案区域内作答。答在试题卷上无效。第一节 首字母填空.（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）1. Twitter launched several campaigns to a_ some charity events, like helping to build classrooms in Tanzania. 2. The handwritten and illustrated book by J. K. Rowling was u_ sold for 1. 95 million, although it had been expected to be sold for 50,000. 93. James MacDonald wrote to an institution because he was looking for s_ who could donate money to a charity project. And in return they