1、- 1 -河北省沧州市盐山中学 2018 学年度高二上学期英语期中考试试题本试卷分第 I 卷（选择题）和第 II 卷（非选择题）两部分。试卷满分 150 分，时间 120 分钟。注意事项：1.开始答卷前，考生务必将自己的学校、班级、姓名和准考证号填写清楚。2.将答案填在相应的答题卡内，在试题卷上作答无效。第 I 卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分 30 分）做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转 涂到答题卡上。第一节（共 5 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳 选
2、项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读 下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What is the woman doing now?A. Preparing for a test. B. Playing a game. C . Watching a program.2. How did the woman reach the concert?A. By car. B. By subway. C. By bike.3. How old is Jenny now?A. 15. B. 20. C. 22.4. How does the woman fe
3、el?A. The holidays passed quickly for her.B. Shes surprised to hear what the man said.C. The man already told her about the holiday.5. What is probably the mans job?A. He is a dancer. B. He is a manager. C. He is a salesman. 第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分） 听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个
4、选 项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，- 2 -每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。6. What will the woman want to find a bank for?A.Keep some money. B. Change her money. C. Borrow some money.7. Where is the post office?A. Next to the big church. B. Near the big new shopping
5、 center. C. In the big new shopping center.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8 What did the woman do in the summer holidays?A. She worked at a restaurant. B. She attended some classes. C. She traveled around the world.9. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The woman works at a good company.B. The man would
6、rather get a degree than work.C. The woman wont go to school.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. What does the new house impress the womans family most?A. Its in the middle the city. B. Its near a park. C. Its near the mans house.11. When will the woman move into her new house?A. This weekend. B. Next week.
7、C .Next month12. How do you find the man?A. He is helpful. B. He is grateful. C. He is cheerful听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. Why does the woman invite the man?A. The man needs to lose weight.B. The man should refresh himself.C. The man is too excited to sleep.- 3 -14. How did the man feel at first?A. E
8、xcited. B. Angry. C. Nervous.15. How often will the speakers go to the gym?A. Every day. B. Twice a week C. Three times a week16. Whats probably the relationship between the speakers?A. Colleagues. B. Coach and player. C. Doctor and patient.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. What do you disagree with about
9、 Shakespeare and Company?A. It read books to children.B. It prepared beds for writers.C. It lent books.18. What do we know about Mr. Whitman?A. He was Ms. Beachs boss.B. He worked at Ms. Beachs bookstore.C. He has followed Ms. Beachs ways.19. Why was Ms. Beachs business closed?A. She joined the army
10、.B. The German made her give it up.C. Her business went from bad to worse.20. When did Mr. Whitman change the name of his bookstore to Shakespeare and Company?A. In 1911. B. In 1951. C. In 1964.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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A- 4 -“
11、I cant live without my mobile phone!” is what I often hear people say as they talk about how mobiles have become an essential part of their lives.The so common sight of heads bent, eyes staring at mobile screens and fingers busy tapping away repeats itself across major cities around the world. Whene
12、ver there is a moment to spare while on the train, taxi or waiting in a queue, people busy themselves with their mobile phones. Some people believe our unhealthy obsession(着迷) with mobile phones is destroying how we appreciate the little things in life or miss the moments that matter. The truth is t
13、hat technology overall should be seen as just a tool to improve our lives.Mobile phones have certainly had a great influence on our lives, but I truly believe it is for the better.Its changed the way we communicate, whether for work or play. We are now less constrained(限制)by time and geographical lo
14、cation. With my mobile phone, I can dial into conference calls while stuck in a traffic jam, or reply to urgent e-mails while on the go. I can send a text message or share photos and videos with friends who arent living in the same country. My phone calendar keeps my life organized, and even Faceboo
15、k, Twitter, and instant messaging are now accessible from mobile phones!The mobile revolution isnt just changing the lives of urbanities (都市人) like myself. I know of a young Bangladeshi woman named Shompa Akhter who is crazy about fashion and design. She dreamt about starting her own business and sh
16、e did just that, opening a shop in Kushtia featuring her own creations. Dealing with supplies in different towns was a problem for Shompa - purchase orders had to either be hand delivered or mailed out to supplies. Shompa also found it tough publicizing her business to potential customers outside he
17、r town. But once she learnt to operate the mobile phone, she was addicted. The 25-year-old businesswoman now stays in touch easily with her suppliers. Mobile e-mail is a blessing in her life.Who would have thought that mobility could bring about such enormous change? It shouldnt really be a surprise
18、 though.21. In the first two paragraphs, the author wants to show _. A. mobile phones make people communicate lessB. mobile phones make peoples life more enjoyable- 5 -C. peoples health is greatly affected by mobile phonesD. people become addicted to mobile phones in daily life22. Whats the authors
19、attitude towards mobile phones? .A. Doubtful B. Supportive C. Critical D. Uninterested23. Paragraph 5 is mainly about_.A. The disadvantages of mobile phones B. New changes in Information AgeC. The advantages of mobile phones D. The authors personal experiences24. How is the text mainly developed? A.
20、 By inferring. B. By analyzing causes.C. By giving examples. D. By comparing different ideas.BAre you learning a foreign 1anguage? Do you find it challenging to learn a foreign language? However, there are a few tips you can use in order to earn a top grade as well as actually use the skills youve l
21、earnedOne of the most important and basic lessons in dealing with a foreign language is to learn and understand each concept and lesson before moving on to the next one. If you dont understand one concept but move on to the next chapter anyway, youre less likely to understand the new material. Learn
22、ing a new language is not only an academic tool，but can help you in your everyday life as well. Being good at another language can help you communicate with other people, aid you when traveling to foreign countries, and even make your resume look better.And it is important to learn correct pronuncia
23、tion as soon as possible for poor pronunciation can be hard to break. Native speakers of the language as well as others fluent in the language you are 1earning will appreciate your efforts to learn correct pronunciation. Gather outside materials such as books, study guides, books on tape, and travel
24、 books to aid you in learning the language. Your textbooks cant possibly teach you everything you need to know, so seeking outside sources is generally a good rule of thumb to keep in mind.- 6 -A significant motivator in learning a foreign language is traveling to the country where the language is s
25、poken. That way，you can see firsthand how the language is used, learn the culture, and meet native speakers of the language. Native speakers appreciate sincere attempts of others who take the time to learn their language.Seek out native speakers of your new language in your school or neighborhood. T
26、hey can help you with many skills, including pronunciation, and they can provide immediate feedback on your progress.25. This passage is written to _.A. explain why learning a foreign language is challengingB. tell us the importance of learning foreign 1anguagesC. tell us some ways of earning a top
27、gradeD. give us some tips on learning foreign languages26. Whats the best subtitle(副标题) of Paragraph 3?A. Think beyond academic tool. B. Learn each concept.B. Plan a trip to use your skills D. Consider a language as an academic tool.27. We can learn from the passage that _.A. textbooks are not good
28、for us when 1earning a foreign languageB. 1earning pronunciation well from the very beginning is very importantC. poor pronunciation can be easy to break with the help of native speakersD. seeking too many outside sources will be more harmful than beneficialCNext time you hear a funny joke youd bett
29、er not laugh too hard. According to a paper published by the British Medical Journal, laughter isnt always the best medicine. Sometimes it can even be harmful. Professor Robin Ferner from the University of Birmingham, one of the authors of the study, found that bad things could happen to people who
30、laughed too much. He - 7 -says: “We found people with heartbeat problems which had stopped their heart, we found people who had fainted(昏倒) , and we found people whod dislocated their jaws or burst their lungs.”It seems that laughing can be no laughing matter. But its not all doom and gloom. Profess
31、or Ferner says there are benefits to laughing when you want to lose weight, for example. Yes, thats right: laugh and be slimmer! Professor Ferner explains that: “You use energy when you laugh, you move your diaphragm(横膈膜) , you expand your lungs, and both those things can be helpful.”According to th
32、e research, laughing for a quarter of an hour can burn up to 40 calories, and if you laughed all day youd use up about 2,000 calories, which is what most people consume in a day. But dont do that or you might end up with a painful jaw. Ouch! Or you might find people looking at you in a funny way.But
33、 I dont want to finish this article leaving you feeling desperate. Laughter comes naturally for most of us. Babies begin to laugh at around 3-6 months. So give in to your sense of humour and keep smiling. Life is short anyway.28. Laughing too much may cause the following harmful results EXCEPT_.A. h
34、eart stop B. diaphragm movementC. lung burst D. jaw dislocation29. The underlined phrase “doom and gloom” in Paragraph 2 probably means_.A. hopeless B. funny C. painful D. nervous30. How many calories can you use if you laugh for half a day?A. About 40. B. About 1,000. C. About 2,000. D. About 2,040
35、.31. What is the authors attitude towards laughing in the last paragraph?A. Uninterested. B. Disapproving. C. Worried. D. Favorable.D- 8 -In my life Ive been told that teamwork is golden. There is no “i” in “team”. And for many years it is true. Living alone gets a bad rap (受到责备) in our society. But
36、 Ive found that living alone can be a positive experience.Im not the first person to notice the appeal of being our own roommate31 million people are living alone in the U.S., making up 28 percent of the total population, according to a survey. In NYC, the number jumps to 1 in 2.Comparing that numbe
37、r to the 9 percent of people who lived alone in 1950, we know we have a trend on our hands.In my opinion, many people are afraid of being totally alone. But Ive learned to really enjoy my own company.When I first started living alone, I found that I could go anywhere without using my voice.Sometimes
38、 I would stop at a grocery store and buy something I didnt need just to test that I could say “thank you” to the cashier. But then I discovered something far easierI started talking to myself.Living alone isnt the same thing as living lonely. When Im feeling a need for communication, I reach out for
39、 it.Or I can pick up the phone to call my family or those roommates. When the time is right, I hope to live with a partner and even raise children. In the meantime, its just me and me.32. From the text we know the author_A. refuses teamwork B. suffers lonelinessC. is the first person to value living
40、 alone D. experiences living alone positively33. Whats Paragraph 2 mainly about?A. The trend in 1950. B. The appeal of having no roommate.C. The way of being our own roommate.D. The rising number of people living alone.34. Why did the author sometimes buy what he didnt need?A. To see whether he coul
41、d speak. B. To discover something new.C. To show he was wealthy. D. To enjoy others company.- 9 -35. By saying the underlined sentence，the author means_A. he can tell exactly “alone” from “lonely”B. he feels it necessary to live in a familyC. he doesnt feel lonely though living aloneD. he sometimes
42、communicates with others第二节（共 5 小题，每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）What Teenagers Can Do To Earn More RespectAs teenagers continue to grow and develop into young adults, the transition(过渡) into adulthood has begun. With so many physical and emotional changes going on, certain manners are often forgotten and other a
43、dult traits(特点) are not yet accepted as a way of life. 36 By doing the following things, you will earn more respect.Contribute to the householdAt the very least, clean up after yourself. As a teenager, you are old enough to clean up after yourself. When you make a mess, clean it up. 37 All chores th
44、at you do help to reduce the load of the person who did them before. Now that youre old enough and capable, why shouldnt you contribute to the household? 38 Be responsible39 Whether they are basic things, like brushing your teeth or doing your homework , or more involved chores that contribute to th
45、e household, simply fulfill your responsibilities on time. When adults know that they can rely on you, their trust and respect for you will increase.Solve more of your own problem without asking for helpInstead of taking the easy approach and asking for help, make an effort to solve your problems on
46、 your own first. The “easy way ” is only easy for you, but it is an extra task for the person from whom you are seeking help. Seek help only after you have make an honest effort to solve your own problems. 40 When you become a good problem solver, you increase your valve to the community.- 10 -A. Ev
47、eryone has certain responsibilities.B. By being aware of these manners and traits, you can manage them sooner.C. The people doing the chores before will greatly appreciate the help.D. This includes. But is not limited to, your dishes and your room.E. It will make your life more pleasant.F. Depending
48、 on the problem, 15 minutes of effort is usually a good guideline.G. When speaking to a group, speak loud enough.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。I was nine when I arrived at the Childrens Home in Nashua, New Hampshir
49、e. I failed third grade that year, and barely 41 it through a second time, and had squeaked through (侥幸通过) fourth grade by the time I reached Pauline Jambards fifth-grade class at Charlotte Avenue Elementary School.I was 42 I wasnt as intelligent as the other kids. 43 , Ms. Jambard took an instant liking to me. Of all the 44 in school,
