1、- 1 -芷兰 2018 年下学期高二年级期中考试英 语 试 题时 量：120 分钟 满 分：150 分第卷第一部分 听力(共两节, 满分 30 分)第一节(共 5 小题，满分 7.5 分)1.What color is the womans blouse?A. Blue. B. Yellow. C. White.2. What drink does the man want?A. Green tea. B. Orange juice. C. Coffee.3. Where will the woman find her cellphone?A. In the classroom. B. In
2、 a desk drawer in her room. C. On the dining table4. Why is the man going to the post office?A. To post some letters. B. To see his friend. C. To buy some stamps.5. What does the man want the woman to do?A. To repair his computer. B. To call Sam. C. To give him Sams phone number.第二节(共 15 小题满分 22.5 分
3、)听下面一段对话，回答第 6 和第 7 两个小题。6. Which might the man support?A. Brushing teeth twice a day.B. Stopping using an air conditioner.C. Using new technology more.7. What are the speakers talking about?A. How to protect the environment.B. How to live a healthy life.C. How to balance the environment and technol
4、ogy.听下面一段对话：回答第 8 和第 9 两个小题8. What is the relationship between the two speakers?A. Patient and nurse. B. Husband and wife. C. Teacher and student.9. When did the man go to sleep last night?A. At 9 oclock. B. At 10 oclock. C. At 8 oclock.听下面一段对话，回答第 10 至第 12 三个小题。10. Which day does the man make a res
5、ervation for?A. March 22nd. B. May 21st. C. March 21st.11. Why doesnt the man want to reserve the suite?A. He wants a room with a garden view.B. It has no bathroom.C. Its expensive.12. Including tax, how much should the man pay for the room?- 2 -A. 80 dollars. B. 88 dollars. C. 96 dollars.听下面一段对话，回答
6、第 13 至第 16 四个小题。13. What is the womans new house like?A. It is very big. B. It is fashionable. C. It is wooden inside.14. Which of the following things does the womans new house NOT have?A. A dining room. B. A kitchen. C. A balcony.15. What is one of the tatami mat rooms used for in the womans house
7、?A. A bedroom for herself. B. A bedroom for her housemate. C. A storeroom.16. What can we learn about the woman?A. She hates living with a housemate. B. She doesnt like doing housework. C. She likes spicy food.听下面一段独白，回答第 17 至第 20 四个小题。17. How old are the girls in the Girl Guides?A. Between 9 and 14
8、. B. Between 10 and 14. C. Between 10 and 15.18. What can the members do in the Guides?A. Have competitions. B. Go climbing. C. Do homework.19. What happened to the teacher in the Guides on her birthday?A. She had a good sleep. B. She went camping with others. C. She received a cake and a card.20. W
9、hat did the speakers do after the birthday party?A. She played games with her friends. B. She took a shower C. She went bowling.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。ATour the White HouseDo you want to visit the countrys most famous house? Here i
10、s what you need to know.Requesting a tourPublic tour requests must be made at least 21 days before your visit. You can make requests up to three months at the earliest. Things are a little different for foreign visitors. Foreign visitors need to go to their home countrys embassy (大使馆) in Washington,
11、 DC for advice first.When can I tour the White House?Tours usually run from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday, and 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. For more information on White House tours, visit the White House tours and events page or call the White House Visitors O
12、ffice 24-hour information line at 202-456-7041.- 3 -How to get to the White House?The closest subway stations to the White House are Federal Triangle, Metro Center and McPherson Square. Please note there is NO PARKING near the White House. Public transportation is strongly encouraged.Where can I put
13、 my bag during the tour?You are not allowed to bring your bag in the White House. If your hotel is nearby, we suggest leaving your bag in your room during the tour. If this is impossible, you can ask one member of your tour group to hold everyones bags. That person can take the tour once his or her
14、group has finished theirs. You can also put your bag at the baggage lockers (储物柜) at Union Station. These are near Gate A. Lockers are available from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day. For any more questions, please call Tiburon Lockers at 202-898-1592.21.If youre a foreign visitor, _. A.You must visit yo
15、ur embassy in Washington DC before your visit B.You can make requests four months before visiting C.You have to arrive in Washington, DC 21 days earlier D.You are encouraged to drive to the White House22.What do we know about touring the White House from the text?A.Visitors have to use the baggage l
16、ockers before 6 p.m.B.Visitors can find the baggage lockers near Gate A at Union Station.C.Visitors can tour the White House with their bags.D.Visitors can call 202-456-7041 for information on baggage lockers.23.This text can most likely be found in _.A. a history book B. a fashion magazine C. a gui
17、de book D. a local newspaperBWe spent a weekend in Paris. We passed a half of the country to get to the city and were extremely surprised by the emptiness around. Our guide explained that only the capital of the country is busy and lively.The city produced a great impression upon me! It is very beau
18、tiful and is totally unlike other European cities Ive been to! It is charming and elegant. The Parisians are really proud of their nationality and sincerely sympathize with the non-French, but understand that to be a French is a privilege(幸运) and not everyone is lucky enough to have it. Its very har
19、d to find a single person in Paris who is willing to speak English, for they call the French “frogs”.What food do I like in Paris most of all? Coffee and pizza in a French restaurant! Ive never eaten so tasty a pizza! I like the way the dishes are numbered. You dont have to tell something in French.
20、 You just raise a finger (or fingers) according to the number of dishes youd like to order. In Paris the dinner is served rather late at 8-9 p.m. We know the German get seated with their backs towards the street; they are interested in the result of taking meals and dont care whats going on around.
21、The French, on the contrary, like to watch the pedestrians (行人) and the cars in the streets, sipping some wonderful wine.- 4 -The French like to roll along the streets. Paris is simply destined for it! Where else can one order the latest fashion clothes? Men in elegant black costumes? Thin women in
22、tight-fitting dresses and tiny handbags?I like Paris. Its absolutely unique! And I wish I managed to preserve its charm and uniqueness in our era of globalization!24. How would the French describe the English according to the passage? A. Selfish. B. Charming C. Humorous. D. Rude25. How could the aut
23、hor easily order the dishes in a French restaurant?A. By raising fingers. B. By speaking French. C. By reading the numbers. D. By pointing to the dishes.26. Why were the German mentioned in the third paragraph?A. To show the French have their meals differently. B. To stress that to be a French is a
24、privilege.C. To provide some advice for the travelers D. To compare their different tastes in meals.27. According to the passage, what could you enjoy while walking along the streets in Paris?A. The most expensive cars. B. The latest fashion clothes.C. The most modernized buildings. D. The emptiest
25、supermarkets.C“Oh, my god. Are you serious?”Thats a reaction I often get when people hear the tale of my childhood.Its a story I dont often share. Growing up in a bad home, I learned to protect myself by not speaking up. Ive seldom said anything about how badly I was treated and hurt as a child.I do
26、nt talk about how my name was changed at least three times, what it was like to live in my van (厢式货车)， or how Ive struggled with anxiety, depression (沮丧), and wanting to kill myself.But I learned to start speaking up for myself. I went on to earn two graduate degrees and I will complete my doctorate
27、 (博士学位) this year. Ive also become a widely published author. So, how did I get to where I am today?Whats helped me is surrounding myself with caring, loving people. Ive learned day-to-day skills through research, trial and error, and with the help of skilled professionals.Theyve taught me how to sl
28、ow down, to breathe, to be thankful for what Ive got. Theyre the ones who make my goals possible. They have also taught me to turn my past experiences into strength - to make the negatives into positives.My hope is that sharing my story might help others to see what is possible even in the darkest o
29、f times and help others to speak out.I dont think Im in any way special or unique. Im a common man, no more deserving(值得帮助的) than anyone else. But for far too long, Ive been afraid that others think Im damaged goods. Ive worried about how I might be treated differently.- 5 -Pain and fear teach us to
30、 be silent. Its time for that to change.I dont know what tomorrow might bring. But one thing Ive learned is that if we can hold on and find help, if we find ways to get through the day and speak up, well not only survive, but become stronger than before.Our very survival can be an inspiration all on
31、 its own. And with love of my friends, I look forward to so much more than completing my education - I look forward to the future.28. Why do people react the way they do after hearing the authors story?A. Because the author made up the story.B. Because the author had a terrible early life.C. Because
32、 the author learned to protect himself from childhood.D. Because the author was a shy person who didnt like to share stories.29. What has helped the author become who he is now?a. Financial help from charities. b. Choosing positive and helpful people as friends. c. Putting in the effort to learn eve
33、ryday skills. d. Getting special treatment for depression.A. ab. B. bc. C. abc. D.bcd.30. What has the author learned from his friends?A. To forget his past experiences. B. To find out his goals by trial and error.C. To see whats unique about himself. D. To develop a positive attitude toward life.31
34、.The author wrote this article mainly to _.A. show his pride in his achievements. B. share his childhood memories and future expectations. C. encourage people who have suffered to speak up and get help. D. stress that a painful childhood doesnt necessarily determine your future.DOn Friday, more than
35、 a ton of ivory was crushed (碾碎) in New York Citys Times Square. The act is meant to highlight the threat of the illegal ivory trade to African elephants and show the world that the illegal ivory trade cannot continue. The event was organized by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, New York State age
36、ncies and the Wildlife Conservation Society, which runs New York Citys zoos. The crowd included lawmakers, wildlife advocates and celebrities.“Todays ivory crushing will send a message to the world,” U.S. Interior Secretary, Sally Jewell, told the crowd. “Were not only crushing ivory; were crushing
37、the ivory market.”After speeches, a 25-ton rock crusher began crushing ivory statues into a sand-like pulp (浆状物). The hundreds of wildlife supporters broke out in applause as pieces of ivory flew from the machine. The destroyed ivory, along with six tons that were destroyed in 2013, will be used to
38、create any elephant memorial.- 6 -Thousands of African elephants are killed each year for their ivory tusks. The ivory is used to make expensive jewelry, ornaments (饰品), and art. African elephant populations are now in grave danger because of the ivory trade.Destroying ivory that has been traded ill
39、egally may seem like a smart move, but the patience has been criticized by a number of groups, including some wildlife supporters. They say that ivory contains evidence that could be used against traders. Others argue that crushing ivory reduces the supply and increases the chances that poachers (偷猎
40、者) will hunt more elephants. But the groups behind the ivory crushing say the public awareness of this issue far outweighs the risks.“I had no idea that the U.S, was one of the largest ivory markets in the world,” said Food Network star, Katie Lee, who works with conservation group, 96 Elephants.” “
41、Every time I tell someone the statistics, theyre also very shocked. The more people hear about this, the more change can take place.”32.The purpose of crushing the ivory is _.A. to create an elephant memorial B. to force the government to take action on the ivory tradeC. to protest against the ivory
42、 trade D. to save elephants kept in zoos33.Which of the following is TRUE about the ivory crushing practice?A. It began with speeches. B. It involved 25 tons of ivory. C. It was favored by all the wildlife supporters. D. It was organized by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service34.What is the main idea
43、of the fifth paragraph?A. People have different opinions about the practice. B. Destroying ivory is a smart move.C. The practice is a big threat to poachers. D. It is important to raise public awareness about this issue.35.What surprised Katie Lee was that_. A. the ivory market in the U.S. is very b
44、igB. it is not easy to change the present situationC. people have little awareness of the terrible situationD. the ivory markets in the world are very big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。How to Practice Self-love and Be Good to YourselfDid you know that youre very
45、 special? _36_ Your deserve to be loved not only by those around you but by the most important person in your life - YOU. Practicing self-love can be challenging for many of us, especially in times when we face serious challenges. Its not about being narcissistic (自恋), but about getting in touch wit
46、h ourselves and our happiness. We practice self-love so we can live a life that truly shines.- 7 -_37_ How well you handle a situation, how lovely you look today. Anything that will make you smile. Fill your body with food and drink that nourish it and mike it healthy. Work out every single day and
47、learn to love the skin youre in. You cant hate your way of loving yourself.Dont believe everything you think. There is an inner critic inside of us trying to keep us small and safe. The down side of this is to stop us from living a full life._38_ Let them remind you how amazing you are.Stop the comp
48、arison. There is no one on his planet like you, so you cannot fairly compare yourself with someone else. 39 End all toxic relationships. Anyone who makes you feel less than amazing doesnt deserve to be a part of your life.Celebrate your wins no matter how big or small they are. 40 Step outside your comfort zone and try something new. The feeling is incredible when we realize we have achieved something that we didnt know or think
