1、- 1 -内蒙古开鲁县蒙古族中学 2018-2019学年高二英语上学期期中测试试题一阅读理解 (共 20小题；每小题 2分, 满分 40分)第一节（共 15小题，每题 2分，满分 30分）第二节 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。ALouis Armstrong had two famous nicknames (绰号). Some people called him Bagamo. They said his mouth looked like a large bag. Musicians often called him Pops, as a sig
2、n of respect for his influence on the world of music.Born in 1901 in New Orleans, he grew up poor, but lived among great musicians. Jazz was invented in the city a few years before his birth. Armstrong often said, “Jazz and I grew up together.”Armstrong showed a great talent for music when he was ta
3、ught to play the cornet (短号 ) at a boys home. In his late teens, Armstrong began to live the life of a musician. He played in parades, clubs, and on the steamboats that traveled on the Mississippi River. At that time, New Orleans was famous for the new music of jazz and was home to many great musici
4、ans. Armstrong learned from the older musicians and soon became respected as their equal. In 1922 he went to Chicago. There, the tale of Louis Armstrong begins. From then until the end of his life, Armstrong was celebrated and loved wherever he went. Armstrong had no equal when it came to playing th
5、e American popular song.His cornet playing had a deep humanity (仁爱) and warmth that caused many listeners to say, “Listening to Pops just makes you feel good all over.” He was the father of the jazz style and also one of the best-known and most admired people in the world. His death, on July 6, 1971
6、, was headline news around the world.21. Armstrong was called Pops because he .A. looked like a musician B. was a musician of much influenceC. showed an interest in musicD. traveled to play modern music- 2 -22. The third paragraph is developed .A. by space B. by examplesC. by time D. by comparison23
7、. Which statement about Armstrong is true?A. His tale begins in New Orleans.B. He was born before jazz was invented.C. His music was popular with his listeners.D. He learned popular music at a boys home.24. Which would be the best title for the text? A. The Invention of the Jazz MusicB. The Father o
8、f the Jazz StyleC. The Making of a MusicianD. The Spread of Popular MusicBPhotographs are everywhere. They decorate (装饰) the walls of homes and are used in stores for sales of different goods. The news is filled with pictures of fires, floods, and special events. Photos record the beauties of nature
9、. They can also bring things close that are far away. Through photos, people can see wild animals, cities in foreign lands, and even the stars in outer space. Photos also tell stories.Reporting the news through photos is called photojournalism. At times photojournalists tell their stories through a
10、single picture. At other times, they use a group of pictures to tell a story. Each picture is like a chapter in a book, which can do more than record the facts. It can also be a strong force for social change.Jacob Riis was among the first photojournalists. He took pictures of parts of New York City
11、 where the poor lived. Riis believed that poverty(贫穷) caused crime, and he used photos to help him prove his point. A few years later, the photos of small children working in factories by Lewis Hine shocked the public. Hines pictures helped bring about laws to protect such children.- 3 -Hundreds of
12、pictures may have to be taken in order to get one or two really good photos. It takes science to have the photo come out clearly and art to make a photo that has a good design and expresses feeling. Photojournalists make an actual record of what they see. A photo, however, can be both a work of art
13、and an actual record. It can record an important event as a beautiful or exciting picture.As historical and artistic documents(文献) , photos can become more important over time. Today photojournalists still have their pictures appear in newspapers and magazines. They also publish(发表) them in books an
14、d on the Internet.25. The underlined word “They” in the first paragraph refers to .A. beauties B. photos C. goods D. events26. The photos of the small children by Hine show us that photos .A. are also works of art B. are popular ways of reporting newsC. often shock the public D. can serve as a force
15、 for social change27. What can we learn from the passage?A. News with pictures is encouraging.B. Photos help people improve.C. News photos mean history in a sense. D. People prefer reading news with pictures.28. The text is mainly about .A. telling the story through pictures B. decorating the walls
16、of homesC. publishing historical papers D. expressing feeling through picturesCAre you sometimes a litt le tired and sleepy in the early afternoon? Many people feel this way after lunch. They may think that eating lunch is the cause of the sleepiness. Or, in summer, they may think it is the heat. Ho
17、wever, the - 4 -real reason lies inside their bodies. At that time about eight hours after you wake up your body temperature goes down. This is what makes you slow down and feel sleepy. Scientists have tested sleep habits in experiments where there was no night or day. The people in these experiment
18、s almost always followed a similar sleeping pattern . They slept for one long period and then for one short period about eight hours later.In many parts of the world, people take naps(小睡 ) in the middle of the day. This is especially true in warmer climates(气候 ), where the heat makes work difficult
19、in the early afternoon. Researchers are now saying that naps are good for everyone in any climate. A daily nap gives one a more rested body and mind and therefore is good for health in general. In countries where naps are traditional, people often suffer less from problems such as heart disease.Many
20、 working people, unfortunately, have no time to take naps. Though doctors may advise taking naps, employers do not allow it! If you do have the chance, however, here are a few tips about making the most of your nap. Remember that the best time to take a nap is about eight hours after you get up. A s
21、hort sleep too late in the day may only make you feel more tired and sleepy afterward. This can also happen if you sleep for too long. If you do not have enough time, try a short nap even ten minutes of sleep can be helpful.29. Why do people feel sleepy in the early afternoon according to the text?A
22、. They eat too much for lunch.B. They sleep too little at night. C. Their body temperature becomes lower.D. The weather becomes a lot warmer.30. If you get up at 6:30 am, what is the best time for you to take a nap?A. About 12:30 pm. B. About 1:30 pm.C. About 2:30 pm D. About 3:30 pm31. What would b
23、e the best title for the text?A. Just for a Rest B. All for a Nap- 5 -C. A Special Sleep Pattern. D. Taking Naps in Warmer Climate.DThe small number of newborn babies, which has been caused by high prices and the changing social situation of women, is one of the most serious problems in Asia. When p
24、eople talk about it, you can hear a word invented in Japan, “DINKS”, which means Double Income No Kids.In many major Asian cities like Seoul, Singapore, and Tokyo, the cost of a house is extremely high. A young couple who want to buy their own house may have to pay about $3000,000 (though prices hav
25、e fallen). For a flat with one bedroom, one dining-room, a kitchen, and a bathroom, the couple will pay about $900 a month. Whats more, if they want to have a child, the childs education is very expensive. For example, most kindergarten charges are at least $5,000 a year. In such a situation, its di
26、fficult to afford children.The number of married women who want to continue working increases rapidly because they enjoy their jobs. However, if they want to have children, they immediately have serious problems. Though most companies allow women to leave their jobs for a short time to have a baby,
27、they expect women with babies to give up their jobs. In short, if they want to bring up children properly, both parents have to work, but it is hard for mothers to work. Indeed, women who want to continue working have to choose between hav ing children or keeping their jobs.In a word, Asian governme
28、nts must take steps to improve the present situation as soon as possible.32. What is the main problem being discussed in the passage?A. The small number of newborn babies.B. The changing social situation of women.C. The high prices of houses and education.D. The necessary steps of Asian government.-
29、 6 -33. According to the passage, which of the following is true?A. It is easy for a couple to afford a child in Asia.B. The prices of houses in Asia are quite low now.C. Fewer and fewer married women want to have a job.D. The word “DINKS” appeared in an Asian country.34. To buy a flat and send a ch
30、ild to kindergarten, how much will a couple pay each year?A. $5,000. B. $5,900. C. $10,800. D. $15,800.35. The writer seems to believe that Asian governments should _.A. let women stay at home and have a babyB. allow only one of the parents to go out to workC. care for the growing needs of women for
31、 jobsD. punish the companies that permit women to leave第二节（共 5小题，每题 2分，总分 10分）根据短文内容，从短文后面的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。其中有两项为多余项。 Do you constantly use the computer, whether for learning or entertainment? Computers give off radiation that is bad for your health, but here are some ways to protect yourself from
32、computer radiation._36_Green tea can be absorbed by the body easily into a form of vitamin A, which helps reduce radiation. _37_It is advisable to attach a radiation filter plate （辐射过滤板） in front of your computers screen. Make sure to avoid putting any metal substances near your computer as these ma
33、y have reflected some of the electromagnetic waves that are harmful to your health. _38_The brighter the screen the higher the radiation there will be and vice versa.You can also put some radiation-absorbing plants such as several cacti near your computer to prevent radiation.Make sure you do a skin
34、care protection before sitting in front of the computer. _39_Wash your face soon after using the computer in order to reduce 70% of the radiation._40_ Old computer in general, has one to two times more radiations - 7 -released than the new one within the same distance.AAnd adjust the brightness of y
35、our computer screen. BApply a layer of facial mask to protect yourself. CAnd adjust the sound level on your computer. DThe most efficient way is by drinking some coffee regularly. E. The simplest way is by drinking 2 then we would 51 back at the “Santas Workshop”.Driving home, everyone was in high C
36、hristmas spirits, 52 my younger daughter, Ginger, who was unusually 53 . She had only one small, flat bag with a few candiesfifty-cent candies! I was so angry, but I didnt say anything 54 we got home. I called her into my bedroom and closed the door, - 8 -55 to be angry again. This is what she told
37、me:“I was looking 56 thinking of what to buy, and I 57 to read the little cards on the Giving Trees. One was for a little girl, four years old, and all she 58 for Christmas was a doll(玩具娃娃). So I took the card off the tree and 59 the doll for her. We have so much and she doesnt have anything.”I neve
38、r felt so 60 as I did that day.41. A. roof B. hat C. sky D. star42. A. little B. less C. enoug D. more 43. A. busy B. serious C. strict D. kind44. A. effort B. room C. time D. money45. A. improvement B. problem C. surprise D. excitement46. A. shopping B. travelling C. parties D. greetings47. A. the
39、other B. each other C. one by one D.every other one48. A. toys B. clothes C. presents D. bills49. A. day B. chance C. cheque D. tree50. A. forced B. reminded C. invited D. begged51. A. draw B. stay C. move D. meet52. A. including B. besides C. except D. regarding53. A. quiet B. excited C. happy D. a
40、shamed54. A. since B. after C. while D. until55. A. waiting B. ready C. hoping D. afraid56. A. out B. over C. forward D. around57. A. forgot B. stopped C. failed D. hated58. A. wanted B. did C. got D. played59. A. made B. search C. bought D. fetched60. A. angry B. rich C. patient D. Bitter第二卷第三部分 英语
41、知识运用（共两节，满分 60分）- 9 -第二节（共 10小题，每题 1.5分，满分 15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（一个词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 Mr. Smith has been in prison for three years, which may have you think he is not a good man. But_61_a matter of fact, he was kind-hearted as well as honest. The reason_62_he was put into prison was that his six-year-o
42、ld son blew up（爆炸）the bridge near his home, _63_(imitate) what he had seen on TV. _64_this little boy broke the law, he was too young to be put in prison . According to_65_local law, the boys parents had to be punished. As a result, Mr. Smith received the punishment. He_66_(arrest)and taken to the p
43、olice station finally. Most of the people in the town showed pity on him, but it was_67_ (use). After all, law is law. Everybody is to obey_68_. Whats _69_ (bad), Mrs. Smith was out of work before long. Misfortunes tell us what fortune is. _70_the Smiths have experienced does teach us a good lesson.
44、第四部分：写作(共两节满分 45分)第一节 单词拼写（10 分）71. You surely get a sense of a_when you manage to reach the top of the Great Wall.72. After careful c_, he agreed to go there with us.73. He struggled to o_ his shyness. 74. I am not very s_with the surroundings here. 75. He is e_ with much experience in teaching. 76
45、.The _(运动)against smoking has won a victory.77. Please state your name, address and _(职业).78. Scientists are _（相信的）of the positive effect of laughter on physical and mental health.79. She is very _（挑剔的）about her clothes.80.His aunt seemed to be sleeping. The young man _(低语)to his uncle for fear of w
46、aking her up. 第二节 短文改错（共 10小题；每小题 1分，满分 10分）- 10 -短文中共有 10处错误，错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号()，并在此符号下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线( )划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词的下面写出修改后的词。注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2. 只允许修改 10处，多者(从第 11处起)不计分。We receive your application last week. We regret to inform you that our company has hired a boy
47、calling Tonny the job of the manager assistant. Having studied your certificate careful，we decided that we should hire someone with more office experiences for this particular position. You have impressed them with your desire to learn and your ability to work hard, but we do hope that you will a pp
48、ly for a position in our company sometime in the future. We would like to thank you on your being interested in our company. Please to contact us if there is any further questions.第三节 书面表达(满分 25分) 为了帮助中学生健康成长，某中学英文报开辟了HEART-TO-HEART专栏。假设你是该栏目的编辑 Jamie ，收到一封署名为 Worried的求助信。信中该同学向你诉说了自己的困扰：近日容易发脾气，使正常的学习和生活受到了影响。请用英文给该同学写一封回信。内容要点如下：. 表示理解并给予安慰 ；2. 提出建议并说明理由。注意：1.词数 100-120左右；2.信中不能出现与本人相关的信息；3.信的开头与结尾已为你拟好，不计入总词数。参考词汇： temper n. 脾气，情绪 Hi Worried,Im sorry to know that youre having such a bad time at the moment._
