1、- 1 -2018-2019 学年高二上学期期中统一考试英语试题第一部分：听力（略）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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项。AScience on SundaysScience on Sundays is a new series of informal, drop-in plant science talks at the Cambridge University Botanic Garden suitable for 12+.27 Mar. A tric
2、k (花招 ) of the light? How flower surfaces attract pollinators (授粉昆虫)Professor Beverley Glover, Director of the CUBG (Cambridge University Botanic Garden) and Head of Group, Plant Evolution and Development Research, Department of Plant Sciences24 Apr. The shapes that feed us: a pleasing journey into
3、grass leaf shapeDr Devin OConnor, the Leyser Group, Sainsbury Laboratory Cambridge University29 May Natures geometry (几何学): the interesting world of plant patterns (图案)Dr Siobhan Braybrook, Plant Growth Mechanics Group, Sainsbury Labor-atory Cambridge University26 Jun. A birds-eye view of the natura
4、l world: learning about forests from aircraftDr David Coomes, Head of Group, Forest Ecology and Conservation, Department of Plant Sciences24 Jul. Extreme green: plant adaptations (适应) to the worlds most difficult environmentsDr Sam Brockington, Head of Group, Molecular Systematics there is no need t
5、o book; just drop in to the Classroom at the Brookside Gate at 11 am (each talk repeated at 2 pm).www.botanicxam.ac.uk CUBotanicGarden21. Who is the director of the Cambridge University Botanic Garden?A. Devin OConnor. B. Beverley Glover.C. David Coomes. D. Siobhan Braybrook.22. What is the talk abo
6、ut in April?A. Tricky light. B. Leaf shape. - 2 -C. Plant patterns. D. Plant adaptations.23. Where is the text probably taken from?A. A monthly review. B. A science report.C. A gardening guide. D. A local notice.BCalifornia has become the first U.S. state to approve plans to require newly-built home
7、s to include solar equipment.The states Energy Commission voted 5-0 to approve the new rules, which are to take effect in 2020. The rules will deal with most newly-built residential (住宅的) buildings up to three stories high.The move is Californias latest step aimed at reaching renewable energy target
8、s and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.California has set a goal of filling half of its electricity needs with renewable energy by 2030. Officials said they had reached 30 percent by the end of 2017. The states Governor, Jerry Brown, plans to hold an international climate meeting in September.The E
9、nergy Commission said the cost of adding solar equipment to a single-family home would be about $9,500. But, the group added that homeowners would save at least $19,000 in energy costs over 30 years.Robert Raymer is the technical director for the California Building Industry Association. He says the
10、 action is a step forward for the wider use of solar power in the U.S. “You can bet every other of the 49 states will be watching closely to see what happens,” he told the Associated Press.Solar companies praised the new requirements, which officials have said will likely raise demand for solar equi
11、pment in California by 10-15 percent.The Solar Energy Industries Association called it a “historic decision for the state and the U.S.” It estimated the action would produce “huge economic and environmental benefits,” including bringing tens of billions of dollars into California.Some legislative an
12、d community leaders argued that Californians cannot afford to pay any more for housing in what is already an extremely high-priced market.“Thats just going to drive the cost up and make California, once again, not affordable to live in,” said California Assemblyman Brian Dahle.Severin Borenstein is
13、an energy economist at the University of California, in Berkeley. He sent an email to the head of Californias Energy Commission to urge the state to reconsider its decision.He expressed his belief that it is a mistake for California to approve such a policy instead of centering on efforts to develop
14、 large solar farms to produce renewable energy. He said these farms would cost much less to operate.- 3 -“Every energy economist I know is shaking their head at this,” he told the Wall Street Journal. “In many ways, this is setting the wrong example,” he added.24. According to the rules to take effe
15、ct in 2020, newly-built homes are expected to _.A. replace large solar farms B. be equipped with solar equipmentC. have the height of three stories D. stop greenhouse gas emissions25. From what Robert Raymer says, we can know that _. A. other 49 states wont follow in the footsteps of CaliforniaB. Ca
16、lifornia can achieve its goal of renewable energy by 2030C. the action will help homeowners save money in the long termD. the new rules will probably enjoy a great popularity in the US26. The sentence “But some individuals and groups were against the new rules.” should be placed in_.A. B. C. D. 27.
17、The purpose of the passage is _.A. to show different attitudes towards an approvalB. to express the significance of renewable energyC. to inform a new way of dealing with climate changeD. to prove a new plan of solar equipment unreasonableCMaru is a popular international star. Every day, millions of
18、 people watch his videos on the Internet. But there is something about Maru that may surprise you. He is a cat.There are many famous Internet cats. Some cats are famous for their videos like Maru. The woman who owns Maru puts new videos on Youtube often. People love to see what Maru is doing. Anothe
19、r famous cat is called “Grumpy Cat”. Grumpy Cat looks as if she is angry all the time and she usually appears in pictures.Pictures are a popular way cats exist (存在) on the Internet. Some are memes (an idea, behavior, or style that spreads from person to person within a culture), like Grumpy Cat. The
20、se cat picture memes often include funny words. They use wrong words as if the cat is speaking in a strange form of English.One of the most famous cat memes is called “I can has cheezburger”. The picture was the first on a website about cat memes. This website is even called “I can has cheezburger”.
21、 Ben Huh bought the small website in 2007. And today, it is part of a group of sites. He earns millions of dollars every year managing them.But why do people on the Internet like cats so much? How can websites like these be successful? Some experts believe that cats amaze us. Often, it is very - 4 -
22、difficult to train a cat. So, when people see a cat do something amazing, they know it did the trick without training.Or maybe people just love seeing cats on the Internet because cats are cute. We may never know the answer. But we do know one thing. Cats will be on the Internet for a long time. Mat
23、t Smith, who produces videos and pictures for the Internet, explains, “There will always be more cats on the Internet because so many people have cats. That means there is a lot of basic material for meme creation.”28. What do Maru and Grumpy Cat have in common?A. They are Internet stars.B. They see
24、m to be always angry.C. They belong to the same owner.D. They usually appear in pictures.29. The website “I can has cheezburger” _.A. was a great successB. was set up by Ben HuhC. began as a place to share cat videosD. was the first website designed for cats30. According to some experts, people on t
25、he Internet like cats because _.A. theyre cute and funnyB. theyre friends of humansC. they train hard to please peopleD. they always surprise people in a natural way31. What is Matt Smiths attitude towards the future of cat memes?A. Doubtful. B. Worried. C. Hopeful. D. Unclear. DFrom selfdriving car
26、s to carebots for elderly people, rapid development in technology has long represented a possible threat to many jobs normally performed by people. But experts now believe that almost 50 percent of occupations existing today will be completely unnecessary by 2025 as artificial intelligence continues
27、 to change businesses.“The next fifteen years will see a revolution in how we work, and a revolution will necessarily take place in how we plan and think about workplaces， ” said Peter Andrew, Director of Workplace Strategy for CBRE Asia Pacific.A growing number of jobs in the future will require cr
28、eative intelligence, social skills and the ability to use artificial intelligence.The report is based on interviews with 200 experts, business leaders and young people from Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. It shows that in the - 5 -US technology already destroys more jobs than it creates.But
29、the report states: “Losing occupations does not necessarily mean losing jobs just changing what people do.” Growth in new jobs could occur as much, according to the research.“The growth of 20 to 40 person companies that have the speed and technological knowhow will directly challenge big companies，
30、” it states.A 2014 report by Pew Research found 52 percent of experts in artificial intelligence and robotics were optimistic about the future and believed there would still be enough jobs in the next few years. The optimists pictured “a future in which robots do not take the place of more jobs than
31、 they create， ” according to Aaron Smith, the reports coauthor.“Technology will continue to affect jobs, but more jobs seem likely to be created. Although there have always been unemployed people, when we reached a few billion people there were billions of jobs. There is no shortage of things that n
32、eed to be done and that will not change， ” Microsofts Jonathan Grudin told researchers.32We can infer from the text that in the future _.Apeople will face many difficultiesBmost jobs will be done in traditional workplaces Cartificial intelligence will threaten peoples livesDpeople will take up more
33、creative jobs33According to the report, _.Apeople wont necessarily lose jobsBbig companies will face fewer challengesCsmall companies will win against big companiesDmost people will become interested in technology34What is the attitude of most experts in artificial intelligence and robotics to the f
34、uture?AHopeful. BWorried. CMixed. DDoubtful.35Jonathan Grudins words in the last paragraph suggest that _.Athere will be enough jobs for peopleBthings will change a lot in a few yearsCmany people will become unemployedDtechnology will totally change future jobs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
35、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。Easy Steps to Happier LivingTake care of your bodyOur body and mind are connected 36 It instantly - 6 -improves our mood and can even lift us out of depressionWe dont all have to run marathons-there are simple things we can do to be more active each dayWe can spend time
36、outdoors，eat healthily and get enough sleepNotice the world around youHave you ever felt there must be more to life？Good news-there isAnd its right here in front of us 37 Learning to be more mindful and aware does wonders for our happiness，whether its on our walk to work or in the way we eatIt helps
37、 us get in tune with our feelings and stops us focusing on the past or worrying about the futureKeep learningLearning affects our happiness in lots of positive ways 38 It also gives us a sense of accomplishmentWe learn new things throughout our lives，not just through formal qualificationsWe can shar
38、e a skill with friends，join a club，play a new sport and so much more 39 Helping other people is not only good for them； its good for us tooIt makes us happier and can help to improve our healthGiving also creates stronger connections between people and helps to build a happier society for everyone 4
39、0 We can also give our time，ideas and energySo if you want to feel good，do goodThese simple areas tend to make a big difference to peoples happiness and，more importantly，they are all within our controlADo things for othersBConnect with peopleCHelping is not all about moneyDWe just need to stop and t
40、ake noticeEIt can help us improve our physical healthFBeing active makes us happier as well as healthierGIt exposes us to new ideas and helps us stay curious第三部分： 英语知识运用 （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。Just as we take care of our friend
41、s and families, our homes and Mother Earth take care of us. Our homes give us a place of shelter that _41_ between us and the rest of the world. The earth is a(n) _42_ giver of life and the keeper of our physical and spiritual needs. Her rich _43_ bring us up, give us air, and offer us cooling shade
42、. Her waters _44_ our thirst. Yet it is easy to take both of these wonderful _45_ of our gifts for granted. _46_ the thanks you feel toward your home and Mother Earth for the gifts each _47_ you. It can help you stay _48_ of where many of the gifts - 7 -in your life come from. Each time you give tha
43、nks, youll be _49_ of the importance of caring for your home and for Mother Earth. There is a simple and beautiful _50_ you can find to show your thanks. Begin by finding a _51_ place where you can be alone. Sit comfortably and breathe deeply _52_ you feel relaxed and then read the following out lou
44、d:“Thank you, home, for allowing me to live _53_ your walls. Thank you for allowing me to stay strong and _54_ me. Thank you, Mother Earth, for the land I _55_ on and farm. Thank you, plants, minerals, and animals on the land for allowing me to _56_ your beauty and your amazement of life, and for th
45、e _57_ of living with all of you on this earth. Thank you for the wisdom and 58 you bring to us.”You can do so as often as you like and anytime you feel particularly thankful for the many gifts that you have 59 . Each time you do, youll strengthen your connection with all that 60 and supports you.41
46、. A. bend B. stand C. react D. disappear42. A. cheerful B. skilful C. unselfish D. amazing43. A. animals B. plants C. minerals D. waters44. A. promote B. show C. influence D. satisfy45. A. sources B. memories C. power D. devotion46. A. Accept B. Express C. Earn D. Deserve47. A. employs B. attracts C
47、. appreciates D. provides48. A. fond B. full C. aware D. kind49. A. accused B. promised C. warned D. reminded50. A. road B. word C. way D. place51. A. safe B. quiet C. distant D. public52. A. though B. because C. unless D. until53. A. within B. beyond C. beside D. in54. A. admitting B. supporting C.
48、 challenging D. educating55. A. live B. call C. focus D. feed56. A. examine B. explain C. experience D. describe57. A. adventure B. wisdom C. loss D. honor58. A. anger B. worry C. joy D. desire59. A. received B. purchased C. exchanged D. brought60. A. shocks B. protects C. monitors D. masters第二节(共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分)阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1 个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。Many people believe that they just have bad memories, and that theres little they can do to improve thei
