1、- 1 -2018-2019 学年上学期期中考试高二英语试题考试时间：120 分钟 分值：150 分第一节 根据提示、所给词的适当形式、或适当的介词副词代词填空,最多填三个词（共 20题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）1.The young girl was brought in ,with her hands _(tie) behind her back2.Alice suggested _(take)a photo together with the beautiful flowers3.“I know that you cheated in the exam, ”she said
2、suddenly one day,_(take)me by surprise4.The little village was _(hide) among a thick forest and hard to find5.The injury could mean him _(miss) next weeks game6.There is no need for you _(hurry)because the flight has been cancelled7. The teacher ,as well as his students,usually _(go)to play football
3、 after class.8.There is no point_(argue) with them.9.Thanks to the new techniques,our production has increased _(dramatic) .10.The public got _(shock) when they heard the news11.It was not until 12 oclock that his father came home on account _the bad weather.12.Students should take part in community
4、 activities_they can gain experience for growth.13.A compass has a needle ,the ends of _always point north and south.14. _ time passed,Jane gradually grew to enjoy the food here.15.Most little girls are wild _ Barbie dolls.16. The long summer vacation came to _ end at last.17. Suddenly ,they saw a m
5、an_a bike coming from the opposite direction.18. The TV set is still _ guarantee,and therefore it will be repaired for free.19. You have an advantage in this competition _me-you can speak five - 2 -foreign languages while I can just speak English.20. _ struck me most in the movie was the fathers dee
6、p love for his son.第一部分；阅读理解（30 分）A My favourite book is The Adventure of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain.Tom lives with his aunt Polly in a quiet street of St.Petersburg,Missouri.Hes a lively and clever young boy,and he finds himself in many exciting adventures.He runs away with his two friends,Huck Finn
7、and Joe,to an island in the middle of the Mississippi River for several days.With Huck he goes looking for treasure,with Becky he gets lost in a cave.And finally,they find a box of gold.My favourite scene in the book is when everyone thinks Tom is dead,he decides to go to his own funeral.He hides an
8、d watches for a time,and then suddenly he appears.Everyone is surprised to see him but theyre also pleased to see him alive.Tom is the hero of the story,but there are other important characters.Huck is an outsider and everyone is afraid of him.Becky is pretty with fair hair.Joe is Toms best friend,a
9、nd Injun Joe is the bad man of the story.The theme of the story is about children growing up.It describes how strangers are seen in small towns of America.Finally,it talks about freedom,social rules and how people are punished for bad behaviour.Why do I think The Adventure of Tom Sawyer is a great b
10、ook?Mark Twain wrote the story in 1876,but its still read and loved by people all over the world today.And although its only a story,Twain wrote it in the everyday English of the southern states of America in the 19th century,so it sounds very real.Today its thought to be one of the greatest books i
11、n American literature.Go onread it!I know youll enjoy it,too.21.Who is the bad man in the story?A.Huck Finn. B.Injun Joe. C.Becky. D.Polly.22.How did people feel when Tom appeared at his own funeral?A.They were surprised and pleased. B.They were surprised and sad- 3 -C.They were worried and excited.
12、D.They were frightened and happy.23.The whole book is mainly about . A.freedom and social rules B.childrens bad behaviourC.the growth of young children D.strangers in American small townsBThe first carnivals were held long ago.Italians organised festivals before the beginning of Lent.Carnivals becam
13、e widely-celebrated public events in the 15th century.People enjoyed wearing masks and clothes that are not fitting closely in order to hide their identities.Today a carnival costume may include a ballet skirt or an extravagant(奢侈的)suit.It is interesting that today carnivals are popular in many Euro
14、pean countries.Venetian carnivals,organised every year at the end of February,attract many peoples attention.People come to Venice to enjoy amusing celebrations and take part in various activities such as ball dances,fire shows,street performances and musical plays.Ballet skirts and modern suits are
15、 common choices for Venetian celebrations.Carnivals in France are very popular across the whole nation.One of the most famous festivities is the carnival of Nice that is usually organised at the same time as the Venetian Carnival.There are many parades,parties and performances that continue for ten
16、days.The most colourful and unique(独一无二的)event is the battle of flowers when floats covered with flowers go down to the Nice beaches.Many costumed men and women throw thousands of flowers to a cheering audience.Carnival fans can enjoy amusing festivities in the UK.A famous carnival of Notting Hill i
17、s considered to be the second largest street festival in Europe.It began in 1966 and was influenced by the Caribbean music.The Notting Hill festival takes place at the end of August.Thousands of tourists come to London to live out this unforgettable experience.People can organise their own carnival
18、parties at home when celebrating birthdays,weddings and other memorable events.The most important things are to - 4 -find proper decorations,make a list of activities,invite guests and buy enough food and drinks.Today people can find a lot of tips online that may be very helpful in the organisation
19、of unforgettable carnival festivities.24.What can we infer about European carnivals?A.People always wear strange masks to amuse others.B.People care little about their clothes on such occasions.C.They are the biggest events in European countries.D.The style of carnival clothes has changed over time.
20、25.When does the carnival of Nice take place?A.At the end of August.B.At the end of February.C.At the end of a year.D.At the beginning of a year.26.What makes the carnival of Nice different from other carnivals?A.The musical plays. B.The battle of flowers. C.The great fire shows. D.The colourful par
21、ades.27.To enjoy the Caribbean music,people will visit carnivals held in . A.Venice B.Rome C.London D.ParisCHere are some inspiring athletes in the world.Michael Jordan is a former American basketball player. He is one of the most inspiring athletes and a true inspiration for the young generation. T
22、he average score during his career was 32.0, which still remained untouched by any player in the NBA industry. Today, he is considered as a legend by his followers.Usain Bolt is often considered as the fastest runner of his generation. He is a Jamaican sprinter. He has a long list of achievements. H
23、e won100 m and 200 m titles in the 2008 Olympics and he did that again in the 2012 Olympics. He serves as a true inspiration for young athletes who are looking forward to making a name in the Olympics.Lionel Messi is now one of the best soccer players in the world and the most - 5 -inspiring athlete
24、s, too. He was diagnosed with a hormone deficiency as a child but since then he has worked his way to become one of rhe finest soccer players. He is indeed a true inspiration for the world.Tom Brady is called one of the best qumterback (四分卫 ) players of his generation. His passion and harrd work mad
25、e him selected by the Major League Baseball (MLB) when he was still young, but he chose college football instead. He knew exactly what he wanted to get in his career.Jahangir Khan is a former Paki;tani squash (壁球) player. He is widely considered as the greatest squash player. His greatest record was
26、 winning 555 games in a row. When he was young, he was told he would never become a world champion as he was the weakest member of the family. Even the doctors told him that he would never become a good squash player; he proved they were all wrong.28. We know that compared to all the other former NB
27、A basketball player, Michael Jordan_.A. was much higher B. had more followersC. played in more games D. had a higher average score29. What does the underlined word “sprinter“ in Paragraph 3 probably refer to?A. A squash player. B. A football player.C. A basketball player. D. A short-distance runner.
28、30. When he was chosen for the MLB, Tom Brady_.A. didnt know what to doB. decided to play football insteadC. decided to become the best player one dayD. didnt believe he would succeed in the MLB31. What does the author mean by saying Jahangir Khan proved they were all wrong?A. He let his family down
29、 in the end.B. He was never the weakest of his family.C. He turned out to be a great squash player.D. He didnt succeed in becoming a world champion. D- 6 -Do you love the holidays,but hate the pounds that follow?You are not alone.Holidays are times for feasting and celebrating.Many people are worrie
30、d about their weight.With proper planning,though,it is possible to keep normal weight during the holidays.Whether it is celebrating at the office party or sitting down for the traditional family dinner,regard eating as a time for tasting a variety of the foods.The idea is to enjoy the holidays but n
31、ot to eat too much.You dont have to turn away from the foods that you enjoy.Here are some tips for preventing weight gain and maintaining physical fitness:Dont skip meals.Before you leave home,have a small,low-fat meal or snack.This may help to avoid getting too excited before delicious foods.Contro
32、l portions.Use a small plate(about 10 inches)and put aside the large ones that may encourage you to “load up.” You should be most comfortable eating an amount of food about the size of your fist.Once you have your “tasting” serving,move away from the buffet(自助餐).Doing so will make it less tempting t
33、o be eating constantly as your appetite is inspired by the sight of food.Begin with soup and fruit or vegetables.Fill up beforehand on water-based soup and raw fruit or vegetables.Or drink a large glass of water before you eat to help you feel full.Stick to physical activity.Dont let exercise take a
34、 break during the holidays.A 20-minute walk after a meal can help burn off excess calories.Avoid high-fat foods.Dishes that look oily or creamy may have a large amount of fat.Choose lean meats.Fill your plate with salad and green vegetables.Use lemon juice instead of dessert or butter.32.Which of th
35、e following is NOT true according to the passage?A.You had better turn your attention away from delicious foods.B.Drinking some water or soup before eating helps you eat less.C.Holidays are happy days with pleasure but they may bring weight problems.D.Physical exercise can reduce the chance of putti
36、ng on weight.- 7 -33.Which of the following CANNOT help lose weight according to the passage?A.Lean meats. B.Dessert or butter. C.Raw fruit or vegetables. D.Physical exercise.34.Many people cant control their weight after the holidays mainly because they . A.cant help being tempted to eat constantly
37、B.take part in too many partiesC.enjoy delicious foodsD.cant help turning away from the foods35.If the passage appears in the newspaper,you think it should belong to Column. A.Holidays and FestivalsB.Health and FitnessC.Fashion and FrontierD.Student Times Club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
38、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。A “Gap Year“ is a period of time when a student takes a break before going to university. It is often spent travelling or working. 36 .The advantages of taking a gap year are as follows:37. .Although you dont have to go abroad to experience gap years, most gap year studen
39、ts catch the chance to travel abroad. You are able to work out who you are and what you are for. The experiences of different cultures offer you interesting lessons.Face Challenges and Have Fun. A gap year is not only a time to take a vacation, but also a time to face challenges. Gap year students u
40、sually work, volunteer or take service projects. You have to learn how to get along in the real world. This process isnt always easy, but it is an important part of growing up. 38 - 8 -Save Money and Improve Your College Admission Chances. Theres a common thought that gap years are only for rich stu
41、dents, but it isnt true. 39 . Gap year students often take a part-time job. Besides, at the end of a gap year, students are much more likely to know what to study in college. Clear learning goals can keep the students working hard instead of wasting time and money playing.Imagine an admission office
42、r trying to admit only one between two students. Both of them are excellent and have high grades. However, one student has much practical experience or has volunteered in his vacation. 40 A. Make full preparations for the gap year.B. Only in this way can you enjoy life and have fun.C. Actually, taki
43、ng a gap year can save your money.D. Who do you think the admission officer will choose?E. It can give young people useful learning experiences and new skills.F. Challenges always come first before fun.G. Learn about the world and yourself.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
44、有两项为多余选项。第三部分 英语知识运用（共三节，满分 55 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，掌握其大意，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。I believe that I always have a choice.No matter what Im doing and what is happening to me.I used to write my books,typing on a keyboard, 41 now I can no longer 42 my hand.Today I
45、am sitting at my computer,speaking these words through a microphone.In 2008,I was diagnosed with ALS,a(n) 43 disease,which would weaken and finally 44 every important muscle in my body.That is to say,I will be 45 unable to move,to speak,and finally,to 46 .Only largely depending - 9 -upon others coul
46、d I live.I was lost and felt everything around me become dull. I was 47 to give up writing completely and remained 48 all day long.In the 49 ,some of my friends and relatives came to 50 me.However,it wasnt long 51 I became lonely again,wondering the meaning of life.Sometimes I came up with the 52 th
47、at Id better end my life because I couldnt 53 the complex(复杂的)expressions on my familys faces.I became depressed,doubtful and 54 .Then one day as I was wheeling myself along a nearby street,I found an old guy in dirty clothes with no legs 55 in the street.I was shocked and woke up at once.I was more
48、 56 than him.I have thousands of 57 to live on.When he came to me begging,I was so inspired and offered all that was in my purse.From then on I 58 to go through the process of learning to use voice recognition software.Old woman 59 I was,I wrote more now than ever. Every day now I have a 60 on not o
49、nly whether I will live,but how I will live.I can choose to see it as an invitationan opportunity to learn who I really am. 41.A.and B.so C.but D.until42.A.lift B.control C.remove D.wash43.A.curable B.unknown C.common D.terrible44.A.destroy B.rebuild C.cancel D.remove45.A.hardly B.actually C.gradually D.totally46.A.communicate B.behave C.breathe D.die47.A.dete
