1、- 1 -汉中中学 20182019 学年度第一学期期中考试高二英语试题（卷）说明：本 试 卷 共 分 四 部 分 。 分 值 150 分 ， 时 间 120 分 钟 。注意事项：1、 答 卷 前 ， 考 生 务 必 将 自 己 的 班 级 、 姓 名 、 学 号 填 写 在 答 题 卷 密 封 线 栏 内 。2、每小题选出答案后，必须把答案涂填在答题卷上，否则按零分计算。3、考试结束后，只需将答题卷交回。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）阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡
2、上将该选项涂黑。 AThere was once a man who had a donkey and a beautiful lapdog. The donkey was kept in a barn and had plenty of corn and hay to eat. Indeed, he was just as lucky as any donkey could be. The little dog stayed in the house and was well liked by the master. He was always playing and jumping abo
3、ut in an funny way and was allowed to lie in his masters lap (膝盖 ). Meanwhile, the donkey had plenty to do. He pulled wood all day long and had to take his turn at the mill during the night. He often complained about his problems, and it bored him to see the lapdog living such an easy life, while he
4、 had to work so hard. Finally he thought to himself that if he acted the same way as the lapdog to his master, he would be treated the same way. So, one day he ran out of his barn and went fast into the house, where he began to kick about in a very strange way. Then, swaying his tail and imitating t
5、he funny behavior of the pet lapdog, he knocked over the table where his master was eating. He also broke all the dishes into very small pieces and did not stop until he jumped onto his master, trying to lick and paw him with his rough feet.Seeing their master in great danger, the servants thought i
6、t was time to help him. They beat the foolish donkey with sticks until he could not get up again. As he was about to die, he cried, “Why couldnt I have remained satisfied the way I was? Why did I try to imitate a creature who was nothing but a lazy puppy after all?”21. The underlined sentence in the
7、 first paragraph probably means _. A. the donkey was treated well by his master B. the donkey was treated badly and cruelly C. other donkeys were satisfied with their lifeD. the donkey was not satisfied with his life 22. According to the passage, we know that every day, _.A. the dog turned around th
8、e millB. the donkey jumped in the houseC. the donkey imitated the dog - 2 -D. the dog accompanied the master 23. The reason why the donkey felt angry was that _. A. he had to do a lot of boring workB. he envied the easy life the dog livedC. he was often beaten by the servantsD. he was tied and could
9、nt move freely BA warm blanket is the ideal sleep aid for a freezing winter night. The right blanket can warm your bones but the wrong one can affect your sleep. I asked experts for advice on picking the perfect blanket for a good nights sleep. Heres what they told me.When it comes to sleep temperat
10、ure, experts recommend following the principle: not too cold, not too hot, but just right. “People seem to sleep best at temperatures between 62 and 70 degrees F,” says Dr Alice Hoagland. When the surrounding temperature falls too low, it can rouse you from sleep. A good blanket helps drive the cold
11、ness away.At the other extreme, overheating yourself can affect your sleep as well. “Core body temperature typically drops during the first four hours of sleep,” says Dr Hoagland. This decline in body temperature helps you fall asleep and stay asleep.“In medical care, weighted blankets are one of ou
12、r most powerful tools for helping people who are anxious, upset, and possibly losing control,” says Dr Karen Moore. “These special blankets are filled with weighted pellets. Weighted blankets are also marketed for general use as an aid to sleep and relaxation. Like a firm hug, weighted blankets help
13、 us feel safe.” This is the reason why many people like to sleep under a blanket even in summer.“If you want to try this type of blanket, the best weight depends on your body size and personal preference. However, 15 to 30 pounds is typical for adults,” Moore says. She adds that weighted blankets ar
14、e not recommended for those recovering from surgery.“People can also have serious preferences for a particular blanket,” says Dr Hoagland. “Regularly using a favorite blanket for sleep can help to develop a conditioned response so that sleep onset is quicker.” In fact, many sleep centers ask patient
15、s to bring their own blanket and pillow from home, which helps them fall asleep more easily.24. The underlined word “rouse” in Paragraph 2 is the closest in meaning to “_”.A. wake up B. take up C. make up D. pick up25. According to the passage weighted blankets _.A. are only used in medical careB. s
16、houldnt be used in summerC. can give people a sense of securityD. re helpful for people to recover from surgery- 3 -26. What do we know from the passage?A. Body temperature rises when we fall asleep.B. The perfect sleep temperature should be above 70 degrees F.C. Weighted blankets should be at least
17、 30 pounds.D. People are advised to use their own blankets.27. What is the structure of the passage?CIn South Africa theres a huge culture about braais (barbecue). Theres something that we love about gathering together with friends and family around the fire, cooking delicious meat. In most cases, m
18、ost housewives would prefer to have a braai than a dinner party!The first one is the convenience. Theres a lot less organization and preparation for a braai. You neednt worry about making fancy fivecourse meals. You can simply make sure you have meat and condiments (佐料) for the meat, but you cant do
19、 it like that for dinner parties. The atmosphere around a braai is a lot more relaxed, so there are a lot less expectations of you. The convenient part of this is that you neednt deal with such a big mess inside your house after the party, because everyone will stay outside most of the time.The conv
20、enience of the food preparation is probably one of the best parts of hosting a braai. When you have a braai, its acceptable to throw some meat onto the fire and serve it with condiments, such as potato salad or bean salad. Soft rolls usually go along well with this, even chips or jacket potatoes tha
21、t have been cooked on the braai too. Naturally, you feel more comfortable cooking these kinds of simply prepared foods at a relaxed braai. However, theres more pressure to impress with the food at a dinner party. It is normal for the men to be responsible for cooking the meat and preparing the fire,
22、 and in many households, this will be the only time you will find a man cooking.In conclusion, you can see why braais are more fun, and why there is a better atmosphere around a braai! Theres such a nice sense of community and fun, and you can also make use of being outdoors while you have a braai.Y
23、ou can swim and include outdoor activities in your braai. Its easy to see why braais are better than dinner parties, so what are you waiting for? Have a braai!28. When having a braai, people often _.A. make fancy fivecourse mealsB. gather happily and eat as they wishC. expect a lot from the hostess-
24、 4 -D. try to relax their mind and muscles29. Braais are popular among most women mainly because _.A. they bring happiness to the familiesB. they allow the husbands to do the cookingC. they save a lot of time before and after mealsD. they can attract more friends and family members30. What is Paragr
25、aph 3 mainly about?A. The function of having a braai.B. The convenience of preparing food for braais.C. The food eaten in a dinner party.D. The activities held before a braai.31. How does the author develop the passage?A. By giving comparisons. B.By quoting sayings.C. By giving examples. D. By listi
26、ng data.DScientists today are making greater effort to study ocean currents (洋流). Most do it using satellites and other high-tech equipment. However, ocean expert Curtis Ebbesmeyer does it in a special way-by studying movements of random floating garbage. A scientist with many years experience, he s
27、tarted this type of research in the early 1990s when he heard about hundreds of athletic shoes washing up on the shores of the northwest coast of the United States. There were so many shoes that people were setting up swap meets to try and match left and right shoes to sell or wear.Ebbesmeyer found
28、out in his researches that the shoes-about 60,000 in total-fell into the ocean in a shipping accident. He phoned the shoe company and asked if they wanted the shoes back. As expected, the company told him that they didnt. Ebbesmeyer realized this could be a great experiment. If he learned when and w
29、here the shoes went into the water and tracked where they landed, he could learn a lot about the patterns of ocean currents.The Pacific Northwest is one of the worlds best areas for beachcombing (海滩搜寻) because winds and currents join here, and as a result, there is a group of serious beachcombers in
30、 the area. Ebbesmeyer got to know a lot of them and asked for their help in collecting information about where the shoes landed. In a year he collected reliable information on 1,600 shoes. With this data, he and a colleague were able to test and improve a computer program designed to model ocean cur
31、rents, and publish the findings of their study.As the result of his work, Ebbesmeyer has become known as the scientist to call with questions about any unusual objects found floating in the ocean. He has even started an association of beachcombers and ocean experts, with 500 subscribers from West Af
32、rica to New Zealand. They have recorded all lost objects ranging from potatoes to golf gloves.32. The underlined phrase swap meets in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _.- 5 -A. fitting rooms B. trading fairs C. business talks D. group meetings33. Ebbesmeyer phoned the shoe company to find out _.
33、A. what caused the shipping accidentB. when and where the shoes went missingC. whether it was all right to use their shoesD. how much they lost in the shipping accident34. How did Ebbesmeyer prove his assumption?A. By collecting information from beachcombers.B. By studying the shoes found by beachco
34、mbers.C. By searching the web for ocean currents models.D. By researching ocean currents data in the library.35. What is the purpose of the author in writing this passage?A. To call peoples attention to ocean pollution.B. To warn people of shipping safety in the ocean.C. To explain a unique way of s
35、tudying ocean currents.D. To give tips on how to search for lost objects on the beach.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。The First AmericansThere was a time long ago when a land bridge connected Asia and North America. The first settlers in North America crossed thi
36、s land bridge from what is now Siberia to Alaska. The people who made this initial (最初的) crossing were probably following the animals they used for food.Eventually, the oceans rose and the land bridge between the continents disappeared. The settlers, who I shall call the “First Americans”, could not
37、 return to their homeland. 36 For the next few thousand years, the First Americans migrated south and east throughout North and South America. They made the journey all the way from Alaska to the southern tip of South America, a distance of more than 10,000 miles. 37 In the far north, above the Arct
38、ic Circle, the First Americans became hunters of the ocean. _38_ In the brief summer, they gathered berries and other plants. In the winter, they stayed in lodges (小屋) much of the time preparing for the next summer. It was a hard life, but they learned to survive in these harsh (严厉的) conditions.Fart
39、her south，in what is now Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico, the First Americans became cliff dwellers (悬崖居民). They began by living in caves that already existed in the cliffs. 39 The dwellings they constructed in many ways resembled (类似) todays apartment buildings.40 They built a system of dam
40、s and canals so they could store and use - 6 -water almost any time of the year. They were so successful that they could raise fruits and vegetables that were not found naturally in the desert.In Mexico and South America, the First Americans founded civilizations that were among the greatest in the
41、world. They built huge pyramids, lived in fabulous (巨大的 ) cities, and made great advances in science and mathematics long before the Europeans arrived.A. They also discovered foods like corn and potatoes.B. Along the way, they established many different civilizations.C. The First Americans of the So
42、uthwest learned to irrigate the desert.D. They would have to survive in the New World they had discovered.E. They built boats of animal skins and hunted or fished for their food.F. People living near each other tended to share similar environments and customs.G. They discovered how to add to the cav
43、es by building structures of wood and stone.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。One sunny afternoon, a seven-year-old girl went for a walk. She crossed a large area of grassland into the woods 41 she realized that she was lost.Si
44、tting on a rock and 42 what to do, she began crying. After a while, she 43 to walk along a wide path lined with tall trees and thick bushes. 44 it was getting dark, she saw a small, dark wooden house. She opened the door and 45 stepped in. Suddenly, she heard a strange noise, and she ran out the doo
45、r and back to the 46 . Cold and tired, she fell asleep near a 47 .The girls parents were out and her dog, Laddy, was at home. Laddy 48 that his mistress（女主人）was in danger. He jumped 49 a window, breaking the glass. He looked in the fields. But he couldnt find his mistress anywhere. However, from the
46、 ground came. A 50 scent (气味) as he lowered his head. He 51 the scent and walked across the grassland. Barking 52 into the air, the dog 53 through the woods until he found the 54 . But the girl was not there, so he headed back to the woods. Much to his 55 , he saw his mistress blue shirt in the dist
47、ance. He 56 over some bushes and saw the little stream, where the girl was 57 .When she opened her eyes and 58 her dog standing beside her, the girl said, “You 59 me, Laddy.” and she kissed him several times. Seeing their daughter and dog coming back, the parents burst into tears of 60 . That night
48、Laddy had a heros supper: a huge meal of steak. - 7 -41. A. before B. since C. while D. as42. A. wondering B. forgetting C. remembering D. regretting43. A. preferred B. expected C. failed D. decided44. A. When B. Until C. If D. Because45. A. carelessly B. cautiously C. hopelessly D. unwillingly46. A
49、. trees B. bushes C. woods D. grasses47. A. stream B. rock C. tree D. house48. A. found B. sensed C. heard D. smelt49. A. at B. through C. in D. onto50. A. terrible B. strange C. pleasant D. familiar51. A. missed B. discovered C. followed D. ignored52. A. calmly B. loudly C. merrily D. gently53. A. searched B. wandered C. looked D. travelled54. A. window B. girl C. house D. hero55. A. satisfaction B. disappointment C. embarrassment D. deligh
