1、1绥芬河市高级中学 20182019 学年度第一学期期中考试高二英语（分值：150 分 考试时间：120 分钟）第 I 卷第一部分：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 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，将正确的选项涂在答题卡上。1. The card above is_A. a ticket B. a postcard C. an invitation D. an advertisement2. The party is for_A. a birthday B. the Queen C. bee wa
2、tching D. the National Day3. According to the card , if you are unable to go ,you can .A. return the card B. visit the Museum C. ignore the message D. contact Alice motherBA fellow speaker from California named Geri flew to Japan, in her favorite 2jeans and a casual jacket, to give her first speech.
3、 Fourteen hours later, four perfectly dressed Japanese gentlemen greeted her at Narita Airport. Smiling and bowing low, they handed her their business cards. With her bag in one hand, Geri took their cards with the other. She thanked them, glanced briefly at the cards, and put them into her jeans po
4、cket quickly.When the five of them arrived at the hotel, they invited Geri to tea in the lobby(大厅). While sipping tea, the gentlemen presented her with a small gift which she eagerly opened. She was thrilled with the gift and shouted excitedly, “Oh, its beautiful！”At this point, the four Japanese ge
5、ntlemen stood up and, bowing only very slightly, said “Sayonara” and left immediately. Poor Geri was left astonished. What did she do wrong?Everything! Her jeans were the first gaffe(失礼). Even if youre coming off a bicycle in Japan, you do not meet clients(客人) casually dressed. The second mistake wa
6、s Geris handling of their business cards rudely. In Japan, the business card is one of the most important communicative tools. It is always presented and accepted respectfully with both hands. However, Geri put their cards away much too quickly. In Japan, people use business cards as a conversation
7、starter. You chat about each others cards and work and do not put theirs away until they gently and respectfully place yours in safekeeping. Putting it carelessly into her jeans pocket was the ultimate disrespect.Then, the fourth horror of horrors was that Geri should not have opened the gift in fro
8、nt of her clients. In a land where saving face is critical, it would be embarrassing to discover the gift they gave was not as nice as the one they received. What is worse, Geri hadnt even given them a gift!4In the four Japanese gentlemens eyes, Geri took their cards _.Aexcitedly Bembarrassingly C.
9、polite Ddisrespectfully5Why did the four Japanese gentlemen leave Geri suddenly?ABecause they couldnt bear Geris behavior any longer.BBecause they had finished the task.CBecause Geri had something more important to do.DBecause Geri felt embarrassed.6The third mistake Geri made was that she _.3Aused
10、her own card as a conversation starter Btook her clients cards with one handCkept her clients cards in a wrong place Dmet her clients in jeans7What lesson can we draw from this story?AHonesty is the best policy. BThink twice before you take any action.CWhen in Rome, do as the Romans do. DDont claim
11、to know what you dont know.CMany of us love July because its the month when natures berries(浆果) and stone fruits（核果） are in abundance. These colorful and sweet jewels form British Columbias fields are little powerhouses of nutritional protection.Of the common berries, strawberries are highest in vit
12、amin C, although, because of their seeds, raspberries contain a little more protein (蛋白质), iron and zinc (not that fruits have much protein). Blueberries are particularly high in antioxidants (抗氧化物质). The yellow and orange stone fruits such as peaches are high in the carotenoids we turn into vitamin
13、 A and which are antioxidants. As for cherries (樱桃), they are so delicious. who cares? However, they are rich in vitamin C.When combined with berries of slices of other fruits, frozen bananas make an excellent base for thick, cooling fruit shakes and low fat “ice cream”. For this purpose, select rip
14、e bananas for freezing as they are much sweeter. Remove the skin and place them in plastic bags or containers and freeze. If you like, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice on the bananas will prevent them turning brown. Frozen bananas will last several weeks, depending on their ripeness and the temperatur
15、e of the freezer.If you have a juicer, you can simply feed in frozen bananas and some berries or sliced fruit. Out comes a “soft-serve” creamy dessert, to be eaten right away. This makes a fun activity for a childrens party; they love feeding the fruit and frozen bananas into the top of the machine
16、and watching the ice cream come out below.8. What does the author seem to like about cherries?A. They contain protein. B. They are high in vitamin A.C. They have a pleasant taste. D. They are rich in antioxidants.9. Why is fresh lemon juice used in freezing bananas?A. To make them smell better. B. T
17、o keep their color.4C. To speed up their ripening. D. To improve their nutrition.10. What is “a juicer” in the last paragraph?A. A dessert. B. A drink. C. A container. D. A machine.11. From which is the text probably taken?A. A biology textbook. B. A health magazine.C. A research paper. D. A travel
18、brochure.DI work with Volunteers for Wildlife, a rescue and education organization at Bailey Arboretum in Locust Valley. Trying to help injured, displaced or sick creatures can be heartbreaking; survival is never certain. However, when it works, it is simply beautiful. I got a rescue call from a wom
19、an in Muttontown. She had found a young owl(猫头鹰) on the ground. When I arrived, I saw a 2-to 3-week-old owl. It had already been placed in a carrier for safety.I examined the chick(雏鸟) and it seemed fine. If I could locate the nest, I might have been able to put it back, but no luck. My next work wa
20、s to construct a nest and anchor it in a tree.The homeowner was very helpful. A wire basket was found. I put some pine branches into the basket to make this nest safe and comfortable. I placed the chick in the nest, and it quickly calmed down.Now all that was needed were the parents, but they were a
21、bsent. I gave the homeowner a recording of the hunger screams of owl chicks. These advertise the presence of chicks to adults; they might also encourage our chick to start calling as well. I gave the owner as much information as possible and headed home to see what news the night might bring.A nervo
22、us night to be sure, but sometimes the spirits of nature smile on us all! The homeowner called to say that the parents had responded to the recordings. I drove over and saw the chick in the nest looking healthy and active. And it was accompanied in the nest by the greatest sight of all LUNCH! The pa
23、rents had done their duty and would probably continue to do so.12. What is unavoidable in the authors rescue work according to paragraph 1?A. Efforts made in vain. B. Getting injured in his work.C. Feeling uncertain about his future. D. Creatures forced out of their homes.13. Why was the author call
24、ed to Muttontown?A. To rescue a woman. B. To take care of a woman.C. To look at a baby owl. D. To cure a young owl.14. What made the chick calm down?A. A new nest. B. Some food. C. A recording. D. Its parents.15. How would the author feel about the outcome of the event?A. Its unexpected. B. Its beau
25、tiful. C. Its humorous. D. Its 5discouraging.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。选项有两项为多余选项。Getting your children to study can be a little like getting them to eat their vegetables. 16 . Make a study time and have it at the same time every day. This will help your kids to learn t
26、o schedule their day and will give them a sense of control over how they spend their time. Allow them to study in blocks of time, such as for half an hour with a five-minute break in the middle. 17 . Ideal （理想的）study times are after dinner or right after school before dinner. Never allow your childr
27、en to study in front of the television, as that will encourage passive activity. 18 Youll also need to help your kids find the right place to study. After youve set up a good study time for little learners, set up a good place where they can get those creative juices flowing. 19 . Make sure there is
28、 a table or a desk and a comfortable chair. 20 This includes helping them out with their homework sometimes and being there for them with the answers to any questions. The input you give your children during study periods will help form a bond and help make studying enjoyable. A. Pick a place where
29、your children can study properly. B. Hold them to the schedule they create for themselves. C. Finally, spend time with your kids when theyre studying. D. Keep the atmosphere light and offer lots of encouragement, too. E. Instead, use TV as a treat or a reward when the homework is completed. F. Try t
30、o stop this bad habit by offering some sort of reward. G. One of the best ways to form good study habits for your kids is to design a schedule that they keep to. 第二部分 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）It happened when I was in grade 4, my teacher Ms Orange asked us to bring cards, candy and other _21_t
31、o class. She wanted us to celebrate Thanksgiving Day as a class. I _22_this activity and thought it would be fun, _23_ I asked my mom to help me make some nice cookies. I _24_ bought some thanksgiving cards. I couldnt wait to give them to my classmates.When the day finally _25_, things went very wel
32、l. People gave each other cards and candy. Everyone seemed very _26_. I gave out all of the things I took to school to my classmates. However, I received _27_. I was surprised at what was happening. Ms Orange then asked us to _28_what we received and say whom it came _29_. When my name was called, I
33、 couldnt hold back my _30_ because I didnt get anything from anyone. I was _31_ by the people who said 6that they were my _32_.It was surely a _33_ thanksgiving day for me, I was angry. But I didnt want to _34_ my classmates. I kept being kind to them and _35_ hard. And what I did paid off. I became
34、 one of the _36_ students in my class. My teachers and classmates were proud of me. Now I have many good friends by my side. The _37_ from them alone will always be the best gift I will value forever.I _38_ that the best gifts in life dont come from stores. Its the things that we value in our _39_ t
35、hat count. Im glad that I made the right decision and _40_ my classmates friendship in the end.21.A.ideas B. books C. bags D. gifts22.A.paid for B. looked forward to C. made use of D. looked at23.A.though B. as C. so D. but24.A.also B. never C. sometimes D. hardly25.A.joined B. arrived C. lasted D.
36、changed26.A.worried B. funny C. happy D. upset27.A.everything B. anything C. something D. nothing28.A.show B.eat C. sell D. paint29.A.to B. from C. for D. by30.A.aims B. plans C. tears D. words31.A.loved B. replied C. preferred D. forgotten32.A.friends B. teachers C. helpers D. students33.A.short B.
37、sad C. beautiful D. great34.A.please B. remember C. surprise D. hate35.A.asked B. moved C. studied D. cried36.A.best B. laziest C. tallest D. prettiest37.A.advice B. friendship C. candy D. card38.A.hope B.lie C. explain D. believe39.A.heart B. hands C. wishes D. classrooms40A.finished B. heard C.won
38、 D. understood第 II 卷第一部分:英语知识运用(共三节,满分 45 分)第一节 ： (共 10 小题,每小题 1.5 分,满分 15 分)阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式(不多于 3 个单词)One morning, I was waiting at the bus stop, worried about _41_ (be) late for school. There were many people waiting at the bus stop, _42_ some of them looked very anxious and _43_(dis
39、appoint) . When the bus finally came, we all hurried on board. I got a place next _44_ the window, so I had a good view of the sidewalk. A boy on a bike _45_ (catch ) my attention. He was riding beside the bus and waving his arms. I heard a passenger behind me shouting to the driver, but he refused
40、_46_(stop) until we reached the next stop. Still, the boy kept _47_(ride). He was carrying something over 7his shoulder and shouting. Finally, when we came to the next stop, the boy ran up the door of the bus. I heard an excited conversation. Then the driver stood up and asked,“_48_ anyone lose a su
41、itcase at the last stop?” A woman on the bus shouted, “Oh, dear! It s _49_ (I )”. She pushed her way to the driver and took the suitcase thankfully, Five others on the bus began talking about what the boy had done and the crowd of strangers _50_(sudden) became friendly to one another.第二节：单词拼写 (共 10
42、小题,每小题 0.5 分,满分 10 分)1.冒险的（adj.）_ 2.乐观的 (adj.)_3.目的地（n.）_ 4.探索(v.)_5.交流 (n.)_ 6.非正式的（adj.）_7.诊断（v.）_ 8.围绕（v.）_9.声称（v.）_ 10.名声（n.）_11.显然的（adj.）_ 12.种类（n.）_13.志愿者（n.）_ 14.称职的（adj.）_15.感激的（adj.）_ 16.(影视、音乐)评论（n.）_17.废除（v.）_ 18.退休（n.）_19.戏剧性地（adv.）_ 20.涉及；包括（v.）_第三节：短语拼写(共 10 小题,每小题 1 分,满分 20 分)1.欺骗 _ 2
43、.染上感冒 _3.发胖_ 4.遭遇上_5.看见_ 6.放弃 _7.接管_ 8.依靠 _9.阻止，隐瞒 _ 10.引进，赚的 _11.有意义，有道理_ 12.对有益_13. 提出，想出_ 14. 摆脱，除掉_15.主修 _ 16.用完 _17. make accommodations to _ 18. run into_19. come to an end _ 20.jump to a conclusion_第二部分(共二节,满分 35 分)第一节： 短文改错.(共 10 小题；每小题 l 分满 分 10 分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10 处
44、语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号()，并在该词下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。8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。The winter holiday is coming, which made me excited. I have been looking forward at relaxing myself. Id like to go skating, climb mountains an
45、d see several movie. I think I can play the basketball with my classmates. How a wonderful time Ill have during the winter holiday! However, my parents think different. They dont want me go out.They are afraid Ill be knocked down by a truck, fallen off a tree, or fight with others. Beside, they are
46、afraid I will lose my way. I hate being treated like a bird keeping in a cage. To get more freedom, I will try to persuade them.第二节 书面表达 （满分 25 分）假设你是李华,最近你从报纸上看到一家涉外酒店招聘暑期兼职工的广告，请你根据下列要点提示写一封应聘信。1. 李华，女，18 岁，身体健康；2. 擅长英语，口语流利；3. 性格外向，交际能力强；注意： 1.词数 100 字左右；2.书信格式已经给出，不计入总次数；3.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Sir or Madam,_
