1、 1 -2018-2019 学年度高二第一学期 10 月考试英语试卷分值：120 分 时间：90 分钟 阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）第 1 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、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AThere are thousands of products of all colors and shapes in a supermarket, making you believe that they are worth a try. How? Packaging is the silent bu
2、t persuading salesman .There on the shelves, each bottle, can, box, and jar has been carefully designed and measured to speak to the inner self of the consumer, so that his buying not only a product but also his belief in life. Scientists have studied consumer behavior recently and found that the lo
3、ok of the package has a great effect on the “quality” of the product and on how well it sells, because “Consumers generally cannot tell between a product and its package. Many products are packages and many packages are products,” as Louis Cheskin, the first social scientist studying consumers feeli
4、ng for packaging, noticed.Colors are one of the best tools in packaging. Studies of eye movement have shown that colors draw human attention quickly. Take V8 for example. For many years, the bright red color of tomatoes and carrots on the thin bottle makes you feel that it is very good for your body
5、 And the word “green” today can keep food prices going up.Shapes are another attraction. Circles often suggest happiness and peacefulness, because these shapes are pleasing to both the eye and the heart. Thats why the round yellow M signs of McDonalds are inviting to both young and old.This new con
6、sumer response (反应) to the colors and shapes of packages reminds producers and sellers that people buy to satisfy both body and soul.- 2 -1. According to the passage, _ seems to be able to persuade a consumer to buy the product.A. the pleasing color of the package B. the special taste of the product
7、C. the strange shape of the package D. the belief in the product2. If a package or a product is round in shape, it can _.A. bring excitement to the consumersB. attract the consumers attentionC. catch the eye movement of the consumersD. produce a happy and peaceful feeling3. “And the word green today
8、 can keep food prices going up.” This sentence suggests that consumers today are _.A. starting to notice the importance of new foodB. enjoying the beauty of nature more than beforeC. beginning to like green vegetablesD. paying more attention to their health4. It can be inferred from the passage that
9、 V8 is a kind of _.A. vegetable dish B. healthy juice C. iced drink D. red vegetableBLying within, the inner London Borough of Southwark, this hugely improved non-selective Secondary Academy School is looking to recruit (招募) and appoint a talented Science Teacher in April 2016 or sooner.POSITION：Sci
10、ence Teacher | KS3 5| All Science specialists welcomeDEPARTMENT：Popular & Ambitious Science DepartmentLOCATION：Borough of Southwark Zone 2 Inner LondonPERSON：Qualified Science Teacher required experience in UK or overseas trainedSTART DATE：April 2016 or sooner full time & permanent contract on offer
11、SALARY：Inner London Pay Scale 29,270 37,862 a yearPERSON REQUIREMENT：- 3 -All applicants will need to be suitably skilled, trained and qualified to be considered for this Science Teacher position. Applicants should feel confident across Key Stage 3, 4 and 5, in addition to having a real desire to ma
12、ke a difference and provide pupils under their care with a first class education.SCHOOL & TRAVEL INFORMATION：This is a typically diverse inner city school, suitable for a broad range of pupils aged 11 to 18 years old. The school has made huge steps and progressed from a satisfactory to a good school
13、 Results are constantly improving, thanks to the staff in place, who are responsible for creating and delivering a broad curriculum. The school site is a short walk away from the nearest underground and rail stations, positioned within inner London, Zone 2. Those living in South and Central London
14、are perfectly positioned for this position.If you are a hardworking Science Teacher, hoping to become part of an improving Inner London Secondary, get in touch today. Please apply and submit your up-to-date CV using the form. One of the Clarus Education Team will be in touch within 48 hours if short
15、listed (入围).5. What is a must for the recruited teacher?A. Being trained in England. B. Experience in UK.C. Diploma of Higher Education. D. Being qualified for all grades.6. What should the applicant be able to do ?A. Teach KS3-5 pupils well.B. Be very confident across Key Stage 3 and 4.C. Be good a
16、t using traditional methods. D. Put advanced ideas into practice every day.7. Which is true according to the last two paragraphs?A. The school was well-known at first.B. All the staff must be natives of London.C. Applicants must sign up within 48 hours.D. The transport system is convenient. C- 4 -On
17、 April 14th, 2010, my entire life changed in an instant. One moment I was joyfully riding through the sunshine. The next moment, metal, flesh and bone were spreading against the pavement in a thunderous crash. Another cyclist, biking carelessly, had cut me off and sent me supermanning toward oncomin
18、g traffic.As if to symbolize the accident that had hit my life, another disaster also occurred on April 14th, 2010. It cost the airline industry l.7 billion. Ten million travelers were stuck for days. Economies all over the world were disturbed. This was the eruption of Eyjafjallajokull, one of Icel
19、ands many volcanoes.However, volcanoes are not all bad. In fact, they are necessary. They are responsible for the birth of new earth, and for the creation of rich soil. This eruption gave off 0.15 million tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere daily. But cancelling 48% of the worlds flight trave
20、l saved about 2.8 million tons of CO2 from entering the atmosphere, temporarily decreasing our carbon footprint.Similarly, the accident had badly affected my emotion but it also allowed me to look more closely inside myself and discover things about myself I never would have realized. I learned how
21、not to judge myself for my new limitations.In 1973, another Icelandic volcano, Eldfell, broke out. Icelanders decided to bomb it with cold water until it froze and chose a different path. After their plan worked, they used the geothermal (地热) energy for the next 15 years to heat their homes. A good
22、example of life bringing lemons, and making lemonade! One must move on from misfortunes, focusing only on the present moment and being hopeful for the future.I ran from April 14th, 2010, to every kind of escape. Eventually I ended up in university for a new-found love in Earth sciences.8. What happe
23、ned to the writer on April 14th, 2010?A. He was involved in a car crash. B. He was stuck in Icelands airport.C. He witnessed a volcanic eruption. D. He was badly injured on a bike - 5 -ride.9. Which was an effect of the eruption of Eyjafjallajokull?A. Economy was cost globally by the eruption. B. Ca
24、rbon dioxide was increased temporarily.C. Most of the worlds planes were held up. D. The earth in Ireland was terribly polluted10. Why did the writer mention the Eldfell volcano?A. It broke out in Iceland on April 14th as well.B. It symbolized the accident that changed his life.C. It told us to make
25、 the most of given situation. D. It encouraged him to know more about himself11. What is the best title for the passage?A. Escape from Volcanoes B. Inspiration from DisastersC. Love for Earth Science D. Attitude towards NatureDBillboard Music Awards of the Year of 2015 goes to Taylor Swift, a singer
26、songwriter, who has shaped and inspired the American music industry with her success.When Taylor Swift first came to public notice, she was a 17-year-old newcomer who loved singing to her own guitar. She was far more enthusiastic than skilled, but apparently threw spark of superb talent.Four years
27、later, Swift has become a multi-awards winner, with the biggest selling albums. For her consummate performance, Taylor Swift was named Billboard magazines woman in 2011. She is the youngest artist to receive honors and several Billboard Music Award, among which Top Country Album for the five-time pl
28、atinum（白金）selling Speak Now, her third album was released that year.“Taylor has shown the power of good songwriting with music of styles.” said Bill Werde, Billboards editorial director, “And at such a young age, Taylor has already made a major impact on music and has been an unbelievable role model
29、 for promising artists and young woman everywhere.”- 6 -Swift is used to breaking chart records and winning honors since her career started. She followed that up in 2008 with Fearless, which established her as a skilled songwriter with several hits, including Love Story, You belong with me and White
30、 Horse.Not surprisingly, the 6-time platinum Fearless is the most awarded album in country music history in the US and her overall worldwide sales now reach 20 million albums and 40 million songs downloads. Swift has spent the past year on the Speak Now World Tour in support of her third album, and
31、now shes getting ready to go further. According to a recent interview with The New Yorker magazine, Swift has so far written about 10 songs for a 2016 album. She said the new album is about feelings of growing up and becoming an adult.“Theyre sad if Im being honest.” Swift told The New Yorker. “They
32、re about my heartbreaks and my moving on. But more importantly, they are about achieving contentment. Youre not always going to be ridiculously happy as you grow up.”12. As a new comer in the show business, Taylor Swift was considered to be _.A. a skilled songwriter B. an outstanding artistC. an ene
33、rgetic director D. a promising talent13. The underlined word “consummate” in Paragraph 3 can best be replaced by _. A. confident B. professional C. excellent D. different14. What can we learn from the passage?A. Speak Now is Taylor Swift third album.B. Fearless marked the beginning of Swifts career.
34、C. Swifts new album is about feelings of grown-up.D. Swift has gained Billboard magazines woman twice.15. Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?A. A Rising Music Genius B. Taylors Heartbreaks in GrowthC. An Interview with Taylor Swift D. Billboard Music Awards in America- 7 -第二
35、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人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项How to Love Your ParentsEven if you think that your parents are mean-spirited at times, loving your parents is a normal and fulfilling part of life. You love them for the fact that they created you, raised you, and are in part,
36、a source of who you are. Here are some ways to love your parents. 16 . A gentle “good morning” and “I love you” will warm a coldest heart. Remember that they brought you into this world. Without your parents, we might still wander at an unknown corner in an unknown world.Respect them more and cheris
37、h these moments. You can use these moments to learn from them, preparing yourself for when youre off on your own. Its OK to get angry but angry actions dont help you or your parents. Act calmly, cool off, write down your feelings, or talk to a friend. 17 Obey their requests. It will make your attitu
38、de better and earn you more respect from them. It may seem like you are going through hell when you dont get what you want or you have to clean. However, you had better remember they keep a roof over your head when its cold, raining, snowing, or too hot. Understand that parents are human beings and
39、make mistakes. 18 Since you can forgive your friends, why not forgive your parents?Keep company with them. Do things with your parents like watching TV, or go somewhere with them. 19 Listen to their old stories and learn from them. You will find they are your teachers in this way or another.Some peo
40、ple simply may not be able to love their parents. 20 Seek help if you are being abused in any way. Parents do not have a right to harm you.A. Forgiveness is the key.B. Parents will in turn express their love to you.C. Tell them you love them every morning.D. After this, share your feelings with your
41、 parents.- 8 -E. Please remember parents are as important as friends.F. Anyway, spend as much time with them as you can.G. There can be realistic reasons for this, family violence for example. 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 60 分）第 1 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
42、上将该项涂黑。I used to believe politeness was a thing of the past, but I had to change my thinking after my experience in a happening coffee place with two of my grown-up daughters. The place was 21 so we had to climb a 22 and steep(陡的) flight of stairs in order to find an empty table. After 23 coffee and
43、 snacks, we were going down the stairs one by one, leaving hardly any 24 for another person to either climb up or come down.Just as I was in the middle of my way down, a gentleman 25 the restaurant through the main entrance, which was right 26 the staircase. I was sure I would be 27 roughly by this
44、man who would want to go up in a hurry. I kept coming down as fast as I could, 28 the banister(扶手). My 29 were already down, looking up at me 30 , hoping I would reach them 31 the stranger started up the stairs, knowing I was a nervous sort. Nearly reaching them, I 32 the man still standing near the
45、 33 . I reached my daughters and passed the 34 at the entrance door which he 35 holding open. Looking back on this matter, all three of us felt 36 that we did not even thank the 37 gentleman who was actually holding the door open for us ladies to 38 through before going up. Such well-mannered people
46、 are hard to find these days, when jostling(推撞) and pushing is 39 in our advanced but aggressive(好斗的) society. The gentleman in the coffee place restored my faith in human 40 .21. A. cold B. noisy C. crowded D. decorated22. A. narrow B. broken C. dark D. short23. A. delivering B. making C. enjoying
47、D. ordering24. A. time B. space C. pace D. step- 9 -25. A. left B. blocked C. checked D. entered 26. A. above B. in front of C. behind D. at the top of 27. A. punished B. pulled C. attacked D. pushed28. A. making way for B. sitting on C . holding on to D. jumping over29. A. colleagues B. daughters C
48、 friends D. neighbors30. A. worriedly B. excitedly C. doubtfully D. patiently31. A. before B. once C. unless D. if32. A. imagined B. heard C. sensed D. noticed33. A. door B. table C. window D. counter34. A. manager B. stranger C. waiter D. cook35. A. appreciated B. suggested C. admitted D. kept36.
49、A. bad B. grateful C. delighted D. heartbroken37. A. courageous B. generous C. polite D. responsible38. A. drive B. search C. run D. pass39. A. popular B. common C. avoidable D. favorable 40. A. feelings B. emotions C. kindness D. behavior第二节 (共10小题；每小题2分，满分20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。For many young people, 41 (go) to university is one of the most important 42 (stage) of their lives. It is the time when young people will move out o
