山西省沁县中学2018_2019学年高二英语下学期期中试题.doc

1、- 1 -沁县中学 2018-2019 学年度第二学期期中考试高二英语答题时间：120 分钟，满分：150 分第一部分阅读理解(共两节，满分 60 分)第一节(共 15 小题；每小题 3 分，满分 45 分)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。AThe management and staff are happy to welcome you and will do all they can to make your stay an enjoyable one. We hope you will find the following

2、 suggestions and information of use to you.MEAL TIMESOur overnight charge includes a continental-type breakfast.Breakfast: 7:30-9:30 a. m. Lunch: 12:00-2:00 p. m.Afternoon tea: 4:00-5:30 p. m. Dinner: 7:00-9:15 p. m.Meals can be served in rooms at a small extra charge. We regret that owing to staff

3、arrangements, meals cannot be served outside these times. In exceptional circumstances please consult one of our receptionists in advance.Light refreshments, including tea, coffee, biscuits and sandwiches, can be served in rooms between 10:00 a. m. and 11:00 p. m. except during the meal times listed

4、 above. Cold drinks are available in the room refrigerator.ROOM CLEANINGPlease hang the appropriate sign on your door handle if you do not wish to be disturbed. It will be easier for the maids if you can leave the room temporarily at any time between 9:30 a. m. and 4:00 p.m.VALUABLESWe are not respo

5、nsible for the loss of money, jewellery, or other valuables unless they are kept in the safe and signed for by the manager.DEPARTURESPlease inform receptionists of your intended leaving before 9:30 a. m. of the day concerned and leave the room by noon to allow for its preparation for incoming guests

6、. If circumstances require, luggage can be left temporarily in - 2 -the charge of the Hall Porter.A SPECIAL REQUESTWe would respectfully suggest that in consideration of the comfort of other guests, the volume of radios and televisions should be turned down after 11:00 p. m.1. Meals can be served _.

7、A. outside the room at 3:00 p. m.B. in the dining-room at 6:00 p. m.C. in the dining-room from 6:30 a. m. to 9:15 p. m. D. in rooms at 9:00 p. m.2. If you do not wish to be disturbed, you should_.A. close the door all the time B. turn off all the lightC. hang a sign on the door handle D. inform rece

8、ptionist not to telephone you3. Where is this notice most likely to be found?A. At restaurants. B. In shops. C. In hotels. D. In the newspapers.BReading can be a social activity. Think of the people who belong to book groups. They choose books to read and then meet to discuss them. Now the website B

9、ook- turns the page on the traditional idea of a book group.Members go on the site and register the books they own and would like to share. Book-crossing provides an identification number to stick inside the book. Then the person leaves it in a public place, hoping that the book will have an adventu

10、re, traveling far and wide with each new reader who finds it.Bruce Pederson, the managing director of Book-crossing, says, “The two things that change your life are the people you meet and books you read. Book-crossing combines both.”Members leave books on park benches and buses, in train stations a

11、nd coffee shops. Whoever finds their book will go to the site and record where they - 3 -found it.People who find a book can also leave a journal entry describing what they thought of it. E-mails are then sent to the BookCrossers to keep them updated about where their books have been found. Bruce Pe

12、terson says the idea is for people not to be selfish by keeping a book to gather dust on a shelf at home.Book-crossing is part of a trend among people who want to get back to the “real” and not the virtual(虚拟). The site now has more than one million members in more than one hundred thirty-five count

13、ries.4. Why does the author mention book groups in the first paragraph?A. To explain what they are. B. To introduce Book-crossing.C. To stress the importance of reading. D. To encourage readers to share their ideas.5. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. The book. B.An adven

14、ture. C.Apublic place. D. The identification number.6. What will a BookCrosser do with a book after reading it?A. Meet other readers to discuss it. B.Keep it safe in his bookcase. C. Pass it on to another reader. D. Mail it back to its owner.7. What is the best title for the text?A. Online Reading:

15、A Virtual Tour B. Electronic Books: A new Trend C. A Book Group Brings Tradition Back D. A Website Links People through BooksCMy first impression of Miss Vicki was a highly authoritative(权威的) person towering over me. She spoke in a loud voice and the earth shook whenever she marched. That was in the

16、 first year of high school. She was a knowledgeable literature teacher then. However, during my first year in school, she struck terror into my heart(使我胆战心惊). And everyone elses of course. Just the mention of her name made the most unruly classes silent.- 4 -Nevertheless, the two years of junior hig

17、h passed by rather quickly. Soon, I went to senior high class. I had worked hard and gotten the subject combination that I wished for. Together with a group of old friends, I soon settled down in class comfortably.To everyones surprise, she was fortunate enough to be my teacher that year. I was shoc

18、ked when I heard the news. This time round, however, I decided not to hide in terror whenever she was near. I decided to face the fact that we were going to meet each other for the next 365 days. Instead of trying too hard to lick her boots, I tried my best to my natural self in front of her.Still,

19、I could not shake off the ice-cold impression that she put in my heart. True, her jokes sometimes sent me into fits of laughter, yet at other times these jokes simply fell flat the moment she told them. My lovely class, however, was already ready to laugh at the right time of her amusing stories. Af

20、ter all, we would not want to run the risk of provoking(激怒) her.Unluckily, life was not to remain boring. One day we received news that Miss Vicki was to leave Singapore for the Philippines where she would take part in a voluntary teaching program for the poor. We did not know what to say actually.

21、All of us cried at the airport.8. During the first year in school, the author thought Miss Vicki was_ .A. proud but patient B. beautiful but strictC. scholarly but serious D. humorous but single-minded9. What does the underlined phrase “lick her boots” in Paragraph 3 mean?A. Win her favor. B. Embarr

22、ass her.C. Argue with her. D. Follow her closely.10. What can we learn from Paragraph 4 ?A. Miss Vicki was a good joke teller.B. Miss Vickis jokes were always boring.C. Students liked Miss Vickis class very much.D. Students pretended to laugh to please Miss Vicki.11. What can we infer about Miss Vic

23、ki from the last paragraph?A. She was fired by the school.B. She was not accepted by the students.C. She was unwilling to leave her students.D. She had a strong sense of social responsibility.- 5 -DAlongside air and water, food is a necessity for human beings to survive and thrive (蓬勃发展 ). But its a

24、 lot more than that. As Mariette DiChristina of Scientific American wrote: “The most intimate (亲密的) relationship we will ever have is not with any fellow human being. Instead, it is between our bodies and our food.”Nowadays, for most people in the worlds wealthiest countries, food is a hobby, an ent

25、husiasm, and even something fashionable.Turn on the TV in the US, UK or France, and youll find at least one channel feeding this popular obsession (迷恋).And most of us know at least one person who thinks of themselves as a “foodie”. Its almost impossible nowadays to check our social media apps withou

26、t at least two or three photos of delicious meals appearing on our screen however annoying we may find it.But behind the fancy recipes and social media bragging (夸耀), many of us forget how much we take food for granted.This is why World Food Day is held each year by the United Nations on Oct 16. The

27、 day allows the UNs Food and Agriculture Organization to highlight (强调) both the progress that has been made against hunger, and the awful amount of progress that still needs to be made.Take Kenya for example. This East African nation has been suffering terrible droughts, some of the worst in recent

28、 years. The result is that people are beginning to starve. Children in particular are suffering, with some of them even dying.This may seem shocking to know, especially as many cultures outside of Africa think of food in a completely different way. But even in developed nations in the West, families

29、 on low incomes are forced to use food banks organizations that hand out donated food to those who cant afford to pay for it themselves.So what can we do on World Food Day? One good way to spend it would be to feel humble and appreciate what we have. After all, food is essential for our survival, bu

30、t not everyone is as lucky as we are when it comes to dinner time.12. The author borrowed Mariette DiChristinas words to _.A. discuss the latest trend in the food industry- 6 -B. point out the food shortage problem in the worldC. emphasize the connection between food and humanityD. show the importan

31、ce of food for human survival13. According to the article, food shows on TV in the US, UK and France _.A. have turned many people into foodiesB. are very popular among viewersC. will soon be replaced by social media appsD. often mislead peoples opinion of food issues14. World Food Day is celebrated

32、to _.A. raise awareness of the issues behind hungerB. share fancy recipes and promote food culturesC. call on people to donate food to those in needD. inform people of the food crisis in Africa15. The author suggests in the last paragraph that people should _.A. give more food to charity B. share fo

33、od with their neighborsC. feel grateful for the food they eat D. skip meals sometimes to save food第二节(共 5 小题;每小题 3 分,满分 15 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。Eyesight plays a very important role in our daily life. Every waking moment, the eyes are working to see the world around us. Over for

34、ty percent of Americans worry about losing eyesight, but its easy to include steps into our daily life to ensure healthy eyes. Here are five suggestions for a lifetime of healthy eyesight: Schedule yearly exams. 16 . Experts advise parents to bring babies 6 to 12 months of age to the doctor for a ca

35、reful check. The good news is that millions of children now can have yearly eye exams and following treatment, including eyeglasses. Protect against UV rays (紫外线). Long-term stay in the sun creates risk to your eyes. No matter what the season is, its extremely important to wear sunglasses. 17 .- 7 -

36、 Give your eyes a break. Two-thirds of Americans spend up to seven hours a day using computers or other digital products. 18 . Experts recommend that people practice the 20/20/20 rule: every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and look at something 20 feet away. 19 . As part of a healthy diet, eat mo

37、re fruits and vegetables each day. Vitamins (维生素) C and E help protect eyesight and promote eye health. Practice safe wear and care of contact lenses (隐形眼镜). Many Americans use contact lenses to improve their eyesight. While some follow the medical guidance for wearing contact lenses, many are break

38、ing the rules and putting their eyesight at risk. 20 . Otherwise, you may have problems such as red eyes, pain in the eyes, or a more serious condition. A. Eat your greens. B. Eye care should begin early in life.C. They can properly protect your eyes.D. Stay in good shape by taking more vitamins.E.

39、Parents usually dont care about their own eyesight.F. Always follow the doctors advice for appropriate wear.G. This frequent eye activity increases the risk for eye tiredness.第二部分 语言知识运用 （共两节,满分 55 分）第一节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 2 分,满分 40 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。When I

40、was a kid, Dad and I would go for long walks together. Sometimes wed spy 21 along the way-a penny here, a dime there. 22 I picked up a penny, he would ask, “Is it a wheat?“It always thrilled him when we found one of those 23 coins produced from 1909 to 1958, the year of my birth. On one of these wal

41、ks, he told me he often 24 of finding coins. I was amazed. “I always have that dream too!“ I told him. It was our secret connection.One gray winter day in 2012, not long after his 25 , I was walking down Fifth Avenue, feeling 26 and lonely, and I suddenly found myself in front of a church, where Dad

42、 had been working there, but I hadnt 27 for a long time. When I walked into it, I heard the hymn (赞美诗) was A Mighty Fortress is Our God.- 8 -Thats Dads 28 , one wed sung at his funeral. Hearing this again, I burst into 29 . After the service, I stepped onto the sidewalk-and there was a penny. I 30 t

43、o pick it up and turned it over, and 31 enough, it was a wheat!That started it. Suddenly wheat pennies began 32 on the sidewalks of New York everywhere. I got most of the 33 years: his birth year, the year he graduated from college, the year he 34 my mom, the year they got marriedOne Sunday, when I

44、was walking up Fifth Avenue, I 35 a penny in the middle of a crossing. It was a 36 street; taxis were speeding by-should I 37 it? I just had to get it. A wheat! But the penny was 38 , and I couldnt read the date. When I took out my magnifying glass to see it clearly, there was my birthday. As a jour

45、nalist, Im in a profession where doubting is a necessary 39 . But I found 21 wheat pennies in the year after my father died, and I dont think thats a(n) 40 .21. A. cash B. coins C. cents D. currency22. A. Whenever B. However C. Before D. After23. A. light B. apparent C. special D. unclear24. A. thou

46、ght B. suspected C. connected D. dreamed25. A. death B. disappearance C. illness D. division26. A. sad B. bored C. lost D. desperate27. A. reached B. visited C. attended D. entered28. A. memory B. happiness C. impression D. favorite29. A. laughter B. tears C. song D. angel30. A. ran B. bent C. fell

47、D. returned31. A. sure B. certainly C. shabbily D. curiously32. A. turning down B. turning up C. turning away D. turning out33. A. serious B. pleasant C. important D. familiar34. A. met B. married C. loved D. left35. A. caught B. picked C. spotted D. took36. A. wide B. lucky C. empty D. busy37. A. o

48、bserve B. risk C. find D. make38. A. magic B. new C. worn D. precious39. A. devotion B. advantage C. conduct D. virtue40. A. accident B. incident C. evidence D. coincidence- 9 -（注意：请用 0.5 毫米黑色笔迹签字笔将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 ）第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分,满分 15 分）阅读下面短文,在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。One morning, I was

49、 waiting at the bus stop, worried about 41 (be) late for school. There were many people waiting at the bus stop, 42 some of them looked very anxious and 43 (disappoint). When the bus finally came, we all hurried on board. I got a place next 44 the window, so I had a good view of the sidewalk. A boy on a bike 45 (catch) my attention. He was waving his arms beside the bus. I heard a passenger behind me shouting to the driver, but