陕西省澄城中学2018_2019学年高二英语上学期第一次教学质量检测试题201901020394.doc

1、- 1 -陕西省澄城中学 2018-2019 学年高二英语上学期第一次教学质量检测试题注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2. 作答时，务必将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷及草稿纸上无效。第二部分：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 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳答案。AChoose Your One-Day ToursTour ABath & Stonehenge including entrance fees to the ancient Roman bathroom

2、s and Stonehenge 37 until 26 March and 39 thereafter.Visit the city with over 2,000 years of history and Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent and the Costume Museum. Stonehenge is one of the worlds most famous prehistoric monuments dating back over 5,000 years.Tour BOxford & Stratford including entrance f

3、ees to the University St Marys Church Tower and Anne Hathaways house 一 32 until 12 March and 36 thereafter.Oxford: Includes a guided of Englands oldest university city and colleges. Look over the “city of dreaming spires(尖顶)” form St Marys Church Tower. Stratford: Includes a guided tour exploring mu

4、ch of the Shakespeare wonder.Tour CWindsor Castle & Hampton Court including entrance fees to Hampton Court Palace 34 until 11 March and 37 thereafter.Includes a guided tour of Windsor and Hampton Court, Henry VIIIs favourite palace. Free time to visit Windsor Castle (entrance fees not included). Wit

5、h 500 years of history, Hampton Court was once the home of four Kings and one Queen. Now this former royal palace is open to the public as a major tourist attraction. Visit the palace and its various historic gardens, which include the famous maze(迷宫) where it is easy to get lost!- 2 -Tour DCambridg

6、e including entrance fees to the Tower of Saint Mary the Great 33 until 18 March and 37 thereafter.Includes a guided tour of Cambridge, the famous university town, and the gardens of the 18th century.21Which tour will you choose if you want to see Englands oldest university city?ATour A BTour B CTou

7、r C DTour D22Which of the following tours charges the lowest fee on 17 March?A. Windsor Castle & Hampton Court B. Oxford & StratfordC. Bath &Stonehenge D. Cambridge23Why is Hampton Court a major tourist attraction?AIt used to be the home of royal families.BIt used to be a well-known mazeCIt is the o

8、ldest palace in BritainDIt is a world-famous castle.BWhen the dog named Judy spotted the first sheep in her life, she did what comes naturally. The four-year-old dog set off racing after the sheep across several fields and, being a city animal, lost both her sheep and her sense of direction. Then sh

9、e ran along the edge of cliff(悬崖) and fell 100 feet, bouncing off a rock into the sea.Her owner Mike Holden panicked and celled the coastguard of Cornwall, who turned up in seconds. Six volunteers slid down the cliff with the help of a rope but gave up all hope of finding her alive after a 90-minute

10、 search.Three days later, a hurricane hit the coast near Cornwall. Mr. Holden returned home from his holiday upset and convinced his pet was dead. He comforted himself with the thought she had died in the most beautiful part of the country.For the next two weeks, the Holdens were heartbroken. Then,

11、one day, the phone rang and Steve Tregear, the coastguard of Cornwall, asked Holder if he - 3 -would like his dog bark.A birdwatcher, armed with a telescope, found the pet sitting desperately on a rock. While he sounded the alarm, a student from Leeds climbed down the cliff to collect Judy.The dog h

12、ad initially been knocked unconscious（失去知觉的）but had survived by drinking water from a fresh scream at the base of the cliff. She may have fed on the body of a sheep which had also fallen over the edge. “The dog was very thin and hungry,” Steve Tregear said, “It was a very dog. She survived because o

13、f a plentiful supply of fresh water,” he added.It was, as Mr. Holden admitted, “a minor miracle(奇迹)”.24The dog Jody fell down the cliff when she was _.Arescuing her owner Bcaught in a hurricaneCblocked by a rock Drunning after a sheep25Who spotted Judy after the accident?AA birdwatcher BA student fr

14、om LeedsCSix volunteers DThe coastguard of Cornwall26What can we infer from the text?APeople like to travel with their pets.BJudy was taken to the fields for hunting.CLuck plays a vital role in Judys survival.DHolden cared little where Judy was buried.27Which of the following can be the best title f

15、or the text?AMiracle of the Coastguard BSurviving a HurricaneCDangers in the Wild DComing Back from the DeadCTerrafugia Inc. said Monday that its new flying car has completed its first flight, bringing the company closer to its goal of selling the flying car within the next year. The vehicle-named t

16、he Transition has two seats, four wheels and wings that fold up so it can be driven like a car. The Transition, which flew at 1,400 feet for eight minutes last month, can reach around 70 miles per - 4 -hour on the road and 115 in the air. It flies using a 23-gallon tank of gas and bums 5 gallons per

17、 hour in the air. On the ground, it gets 35 miles per gallon. Around 100 people have already put down a $10,000 deposit to get a Transition when they go on sale, and those numbers will likely rise after Terrafugia introduces the Transition to the public later this week at the New York Auto Show. But

18、 dont expect it to show up in too many driveways. Its expected to cost $279,000. And it wont help if youre stuck in traffic. The car needs a runway. Inventors have been trying to make flying cars since the 1930s, according to Robert Mann, an airline industry expert. But Mann thinks Terrafugia has co

19、me closer than anyone to making the flying car a reality. The government has already permitted the company to use special materials to make it easier for the vehicle to fly. The Transition is now going through crash tests to make sure it meets federal safety standards. Mann said Terrafugia was helpe

20、d by the Federal Aviation Administrations decision five years ago to create a separate set of standards for light sport aircraft, which are lower than those pilots of larger planes Terrafugia says an owner would need to pass a test and complete 20 hours of flying time to be able to fly the Transitio

21、n, a requirement pilots would find relatively easy to meet.28What is the first paragraph mainly about?AThe basic data of the Transition BThe advantages of flying carsCThe potential market for flying cars DThe designers of the Transition29Why is the Transition unlikely to show up in too many driveway

22、s?AIt causes traffic jams. BIt is difficult to operate. CIt is very expensive. DIt bums too much fuel.30What is the governments attitude to the development of the flying car?ACautious BFavorable CAmbiguous DDisapproving31What is the best title for the text?- 5 -AFlying Car at Auto Show BThe Transiti

23、ons Fist FlightCPilots Dream Coming True DFlying Car Closer to RealityDCities usually have a good reason for being where they are, like a nearby port or river. People settle in these places because they are easy to get to and naturally suited to communications and trade. New York City, for example,

24、is near a large harbour at the mouth of the Hudson River. Over 300 years its population grew gradually from 800 people to 8 million. But not all cities develop slowly over a long period of time. Boom towns grow from nothing almost overnight. In 1896, Dawson, Canada, was unmapped wilderness(荒野). But

25、gold was discovered there in 1897, and two years later, it was one of the largest cities in the West, with a population of 30,000.Dawson did not have any of the natural conveniences of cities like London or Paris. People went there for gold. They travelled over snow-covered mountains and sailed hund

26、reds of miles up icy rivers. The path to Dawson was covered with thirty feet of wet snow that could fall without warming. An avalanche(雪崩) once closed the path, killing 63 people. For many who made it to Dawson, however, the rewards were worth the difficult trip. Of the first 20,000 people who dug f

27、or gold, 4,000 got rich. About 100 of these stayed rich men for the rest of their lives.But no matter how rich they were, Dawson was never comfortable. Necessities like food and wood were very expensive. But soon, the gold that Dawson depended on had all been found. The city was crowded with disappo

28、inted people with no interest in settling down, and when they heard there were new gold discoveries in Alaska, they left Dawson City as quickly as they had come. Today, people still come and go to see where the Canadian gold rush happened. Tourism is now the chief industry of Dawson City its present

29、 population is 762.32What attracted the early settlers to New York City?AIts business culture BIts small populationCIts geographical position DIts favourable climate - 6 -33What do we know about those who first dug for gold in Dawson?ATwo-thirds of them stayed there. BOne out of five people got rich

30、.CAlmost everyone gave up. DHalf of them died.34What was the main reason for many people to leave Dawson?AThey found the city too crowded. BThey wanted to try their luck elsewhere.CThey were unable to stand the winter. DThey were short of food.35What is the text mainly about?AThe rise and fall of a

31、city BThe gold rush in CanadaCJourneys into the wilderness DTourism in Dawson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。Why Is Exercise Cool?1. Exercise Strengthens MusclesDid you ever do a push-up or swing across the monkey bars at the playground? 36 By using your muscles t

32、o do powerful things, you can make them stronger. For older teens and adults, this kind of workout can make muscles bigger, too.2. 37 。Can you touch your toes easily without yelling ouch? Most kids are pretty flexible, which means that they can bend and stretch their bodies without much trouble. Bei

33、ng flexible is having “full range of motion”, which means you can move your arms and legs freely without feeling tightness or pain. 3. Exercise Keeps the Balance38 Your body needs a certain amount of calories every day just to function, breathe, walk around, and do all the basic stuff. 39 If youre n

34、ot very active, your body wont need as many calories. Whatever your calorie need is, if you eat enough to meet that need, your body weight will stay about the same. If you eat more calories than your body needs, it may be stored as - 7 -extra fat. 4. Exercise Makes You Feel Good It feels good to hav

35、e a strong, flexible body that can do all the activities you enjoylike running, jumping, and playing with your friends. Its also fun to be good at something, like scoring a basket, hitting a home run, or perfecting a dive. But you may not know that exercising can actually put you in a better mood. 4

36、0 Its just another reason why exercise is cool! A. So do you want to do any aerobic (有氧的) exercise right now?B. Food gives your body fuel in the form of calories, which are a kind of energy. C. When you exercise, your brain releases a chemical, which may make you feel happier.D. Those are exercises

37、that can build strength. E. Exercise Makes You Flexible F. Exercise Makes Your Heart Happy G. But if youre active, your body needs an extra measure of calories or energy. 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 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，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Mrs. Thomp

38、son, a primary school teacher, noticed that Teddy didnt play with the other children, that his clothes were dirty, and that Teddy could be 41 . However, when she 42 his past records she was in surprise, Teddys first grade teacher wrote, “Teddy is a bright child. He does his work neatly and has good

39、43 He is a joy to be around.”His second grade teacher wrote, “Teddy is an excellent student, well liked by his classmates. But he is 44 because his mother is seriously ill.”His third grade teacher wrote, “His mothers 45 was a great shock to - 8 -him. He tried to do his best but his 46 doesnt care fo

40、r him.”Teddys fourth grade teacher wrote, “Teddy is 47 and doesnt show much interest in school. He doesnt have many friends and sometimes 48 in class.”By now, Mrs. Thompson 49 the problem. Then she quit teaching reading and writing. 50 , she began to teach children how to be a man. She paid 51 atten

41、tion to Teddy. As she worked with him, his mind seemed to come alive. The 52 she encouraged him, the faster he responded. Gradually Teddy became one of the smartest children in the class.Several years later a 53 from Teddy came, 54 that he got his bachelors degree and that she was still the best and

42、 55 teacher he ever had.That spring at Teddys wedding ceremony, they hugged each other, and Teddy 56 in Mrs. Thompsons ear, “Thank you for 57 me. Thank you so much for making me feel 58 and showing me that I could make a difference.”With tears in her eyes, Mrs. Thompson said, “Teddy, you were the on

43、e who 59 me that I could make a difference. I didnt know how to teach 60 I met you.”41. A.unfortunate B.unpleasant C.unfriendly D.hopeless42. A.presented B.copied C.sent D.read43. A.manners B.examples C.opinions D.methods44. A.troubled B.moved C.pleased D.welcomed45. A.action B.control C.attention D

44、.death46. A.sister B.father C.teacher D.brother47. A.active B.distant C.lonely D.strange48. A.lies B.laughs C.chats D.sleeps49. A.realized B.found C.thought D.proved50. A.Otherwise B.Anyhow C.Instead D.Yet51. A.frequent B.unknown C.little D.particular52. A.least B.more C.most D.less- 9 -53. A.work B

45、.report C.letter D.gift54. A.declaring B.expressing C.describing D.explaining55. A.favorite B.worst C.cleverest D.first56. A.warned B.repeated C.shouted D.whispered57. A.enriching B.hearing C.trusting D.leaving58. A.important B.ambitious C.perfect D.free59. A.ordered B.taught C.impressed D.guided60.

46、 A.unless B.after C.when D.until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。The UK 61 (consist) of four countries: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. England is the largest, and for 62 (convenient), it is divided roughly 63 three zones: the South of England, the Midl

47、ands and the North. You can find most of the population 64 (settle) in the south, but most of the industrial cities in the Midlands and the North of England. It is a pity 65 the industrial cities 66 (build) in the nineteenth century do not attract visitors. For 67 (history) architecture you have to

48、go to older but smaller towns built by the Romans. There you will find out more about British history 68 culture. The greatest treasure of all is London with its museums, art collections, theatres, parks and buildings. You must keep your eyes open 69 you are going to make your trip to the United Kingdom 70 (enjoy) and worthwhile.第四部分：写作（共两节，满分 35 分）第一节：短文改错（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10 处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏