1、1白云高级中学 2018 学年第一学期期中试题高二英语（考试时间：120 分钟 满分：150 分）第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）第一节（共 5 个小题：每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的三个选项中选出最佳选项，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. When will the meeting start?A. At 8:15 B. At 8:45 C. At 9:002. Where does the woman suggest going?A. To
2、 the movies B. To the bookstore C. To the shopping mall3. Who are the speakers going to see?A.The womans father B. The mans uncle C.The mans father4. Where can the woman be?A. At the library B. At the doctors C. At a bookshop5. What does the man want to find?A.His pencils B. His books C. His bag第二节（
3、共 15 小题：每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分） 听下面 5 段对话或对白，每段对话或对白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第 6 断材料，回答第 6、7 题。6. How does the woman feel?A. A little sad B. A little nervous C. A little disappointed7. Where is the woman going?A. England B. America C. Australia听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题8.Whats wrong with the
4、 woman?2A. She has a fever. B. She has a headache C. She has a cough9.How many times should the woman take the medicine a day?A. Twice B. Three times C. Four times听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10.Where is the man going?A.To a video store B.To another company C.To a lunch meeting11.When will the man call pe
5、ople back?A.During lunch B.In the afternoon C.Tomorrow12.What might be the relationship between the speakers?A.Husband and wife B.Boss and secretary C.Teacher and student听第 9 段材料,回答第 13 至 16 题。13.What is the woman interested in now?A.Running B.Jumping C.Swimming14.Who runs the fastest?A.Amy B.Lily C
6、.Mike15.When did the man win a first prize?A. Last week B. Last month C. Last year16.What is true about Lily?A.She swims fast. B.She will take part in the long jump.C. She is in the same class with the woman.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17.What kinds of stories can be heard in the program Talk Face-to Fa
7、ce?A.Stories about different countries. B.Stories about peoples work and life.C.Stories about making money.18.When is the program Sports News?A.At 6:00 p.m B.At 6:40 p.m C.At 7:40 p.m19.Which program is the most popular?A.Talk Face-to-Face B.Beijing News C.Tell me Your Problem320.Who will come to th
8、e program Talk Show?A.Some stars B.Famous writers C.Some children二、阅读理解（共两节, 满分 35 分)第一节(共 10 小题,每小题 2.5 分,满分 25 分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项）ASome people learn a second language easily. Other people have trouble learning a new language. How can you help yourself learn a new language, such
9、 as English? There are several ways to make learning English a little easier and more interesting.The first step is to feel confident about learning English. If you believe that you can learn, you will learn. Be patient. You dont have to understand everything all at once. It is natural to make mista
10、kes when you learn something new. We can learn from our mistakes.The second step is to practise your English. For example，write in a diary every day. You will get used to writing in English，and you will feel comfortable expressing your ideas in English. After several weeks, you will see that your wr
11、iting is improving. Besides, you must speak English every day. You can practise with your classmates after class. You will all make mistakes, but gradually you will become comfortable communicating in English.The third step is to keep a record of your language learning. You can write this in your di
12、ary. After each class, think about what you did. Did you answer a question correctly? Did you understand anything the teacher explained? Perhaps the lesson was difficult, but you tried to understand it. Write these achievements(成就) in your diary.You must be active in learning English and believe tha
13、t you can do it. It is important to practise every day and make a record of your achievements. You will enjoy learning English, and you will feel more confidence in yourself.21The underlined word “communicating” in the third paragraph means_.A. Playing B. sharing or exchanging(交换) ideas, news, 4info
14、rmation，etc.C. Speaking D. eating vegetables22When you learn English, you do not need to _.Abe patient(耐心的) Bmake mistakes Cexpress your ideas in English Dunderstand everything at once23What is the main idea of this passage?AIt is very important to learn a second language.BSome people learn a second
15、 language easily while other people do not.CWays to help you learn a second language more easily.DDont worry about making mistakesBAs prices and building costs keep rising, the “do-it-yourself“ (DIY) trend（趋势）in the U.S. continues to grow. “We needed furniture（家具）for our living room, “says John Ross
16、, “and we just find it hard to pay for what we need. So we decided to try making a few tables and chairs.“ John got married six months ago, and in common with many young people these days, they are struggling to make a home at a time when the cost of living is very high. The Rosses took a 2-week cou
17、rse for $280 at a night school. Now they build all their furniture and make repairs around the house.Jim Hatfield has three boys and his wife died. He has a full-time job at home as well as in a shoe making factory（工厂）. Last month, he received a car repair bill for $420. “I was deeply upset about it
18、 that my car repairs cost too much. So I decided to be a do-it-yourselfer“.John and Jim are not unusual people. Most families in the country are doing everything they can to save money so they can fight the high cost of living. If you want to become a “do-it-yourselfer“, you can go to DIY classes. A
19、nd for those who dont have time to take a course, there are books that tell you how you can do things yourself.24We can learn from the text that many newly married people _.A. find it hard to pay for what they need B. have to learn to make 5their own furnitureC. take DIY courses run by the governmen
20、t D. seldom go to a department store to buy things25Jim Hatfield decided to become a do-it-yourselfer when _.A. his car repairs cost too much B. the car repair class was not helpfulC. he could no possible do two jobs D. he had to raise the children all by himself26For those who dont have time to tak
21、e a course, what can they do?A. They can take a DIY course B. They can read DIY booksC. They dont need to DIY D. Ask others to help themCPeople have used pigeons to carry messages to one another for hundreds of years. In fact, pigeons were a common way to send messages right up through Would War II.
22、In 1815, English troops were fighting Napoleons forces in France, and the English were believed to be losing. A financial panic swept over London. Government bonds（债券）were offered at low prices. Few people noticed that Nathan Rothschild, an English banker, was snapping up these bonds when everyone e
23、lse was trying to sell them. A few days later, London learned the truth: the Duke of Wellington had defeated Napoleon at the battle of Waterloo. The value of the bonds soared（暴涨）, and Rothschild became wealthyall because his pigeons had brought him news of the victory before anyone else knew of it.C
24、arrier pigeons were used by countries in both World War I and World War II. Not only were the birds often the fastest, most reliable way to send messages, they could also be used to reach soldiers far behind enemy lines, where radios and field telephone lines were useless. Since they could easily be
25、 released from airplanes or ships, every branch of the armed services used the birds.Carrying messages could be a dangerous job. Some pigeons performed with such bravery that they became famous and were even awarded medals. The most 6famous pigeon of all may have been Cher Ami. Stationed in France d
26、uring World War I, he carried twelve important messages for American forces. On his last mission, though wounded, he carried a message that saved the lives of 194 American soldiers. For his amazing service, he was awarded the French “Croix de Guerre.”Today, modern communication methods can carry inf
27、ormation from one place to another hundreds of times faster than a pigeon could do it. However, few people would argue with the fact that carrier pigeons especially those that served in the military have earned their place in history.27. Nathan Rothschild made his fortune by _.A. relying on messages
28、 sent to him by carrier pigeonsB. predicting successfully the result of the battleC. his experience and a good knowledge of bondsD. his ability to tell right from wrong28. What does “snapping up” mean in the second paragraph?A. Giving away. B. Destroying. C. Throwing out. D. Buying.29. The author pr
29、ovides dates and numbers throughout this text in order to _.A. avoid mixing up the readers minds when reading for informationB. prove that carrier pigeons are more important in modern times than in the pastC. show the influence of carrier pigeons at important points in historyD. explain the causes a
30、nd effects of world events30. What is the authors attitude towards carrier pigeons?A. Doubtful. B. Negative. C. Positive. D. Unconcerned.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 遥 选 项 中 有 两 项 为 多 余选 项 。When you step into a new environment, you must have a s
31、trong wish to fit in. Fitting in means making more friends, having more influence on others and 7getting more chances to live a happier life. _61_Be confident. Confidence attracts most people. Everyone is special and there is only one person like you in this world. Spend some time thinking about you
32、r strong points. 62 You wont have much difficulty fitting in.Be kind to everyone. Kindness is the bridge to your own happiness. When people notice your kindness, they will return it one day. Always give more than you receive, and think more of others than of yourself. 63 64 Various activities like p
33、laying football can help you to be known to others. You may add more friends to your circle. At the same time, youll be amazed to see how much they like you. Instead of wasting time being alone, go out to dance and sing together with others to develop friendship.Do smile to everyone every day. It ma
34、kes both you and others feel happy. 65 Humor catches others attention as well. People will like you for making them live happily.If you follow what is mentioned above, you will be accepted by people around you. As a result, you will fit in very well and enjoy your new life.A. Be active in group acti
35、vities.B. A pleasant smile costs the least and does the most.C. Here is some advice that can help you.D. If so, you will be able to build up confidence step by step.E. A person who cares for others is popular everywhere.F. However, everybody needs friends.G. Even so, it often leaves one to wonder if
36、 we fit in well.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节 完型填空 （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。Its a sad and familiar voice that we often hear in big cities: “Can you spare some change?”Usually, when faced with that particular 36 , I have feelings of guilt 8if I pass by
37、37 giving a coin or two.I had that feeling 38 in Venice while on a tour of Italys famous sites in 2006. I had taken refuge from the 39 in a quiet caf. Outside, there was an old woman kneeling on the hard, ancient paving stones, 40 . Steady 41 of tourists were walking past her. A young backpacker sto
38、od away from the crowd, 42 drinking in the scenery, but I noticed the young traveler was also 43 the old woman.A tourist group walked along the street, 44 the woman and walked on. 45 group of tourists arrived and walked past the old lady. The backpacker watched 46 everybody else went on their way, f
39、ocused on the 47 around them. Then, I was preparing to leave when I caught sight of the backpacker stepping forward and 48 some money in the womans cup. He did this somewhat 49 just before the arrival of another tourist group. As I 50 , the leader of the group stopped and put some money in the cup.
40、Having been shown the way, other tourists followed suit and 51 some more coins to the cup.His work done, the young man walked over to the old beggar-woman, patted her on the shoulder and said, “I hope that 52 a little.”I dont know if the woman understood his English or 53 what had just happened, but
41、 I did.I placed some money in the womans cup and continued my travels, 54 after witnessing such an 55 act of kindness.36.A. sound B. question C. excuse D. command37.A. beyond B. after C. without D. before38.A. many times B. some times C. only onceD. once again39 A. crowds B. families C. streets D. s
42、igns9.40.A. singing B. crying C. begging D. trembling41.A. streams B. packs C. masses D. groups42.A. simply B. seemingly C. similarly D. specially43. A. showing B. following C. checking D. observing44.A. glanced at B. laughed at C. rushed at D. stared at45.A. One B. More C. Another D. Other46.A. if
43、B. since C. because D. as47.A. stones B. sights C. signs D. tourists48.A. lending B. borrowing C. placing D. taking49.A. accidentally B. successfully C. deliberatelyD. cheerfully50.A. watched B. shown C. understood D. walked51.A. changed B. charged C. found D. added52.A. measures B. helps C. explain
44、s D. matters53.A. recognized B. caught C. realized D. figured1054.A. pleasant B. annoyed C. disappointed D. delighted55.A. beautiful B. admirable C. pure D. accurate第二节 语法填空（共 10 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(1 个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。I was in the ninth year when I began to suffer depression.My par
45、ents noticed but felt that since Id always been 56._ good child，this was temporary.57_ (fortunate)，it was not to be so.I didnt have friends.Hardly could I share my problems.Deep worry began to destroy my 58._ (confident)Finally I refused to attend classes， 59._(shut)myself in my room for hours.The e
46、xamination was approaching，but I simply didnt care.My parents and teachers were surprised at my bad performance.One morning，60._ a particularly severe lecture from my father，I stood at the school gate，61._ (depress)Then as the other students marched to their classrooms, our headmaster called me.The
47、next fortyfive minutes was one 62._ the most precious moments in my life.She said she 63._ (notice) a big change in me and wondered why.At first she took my hands in 64._(she) and listened patiently as I mentioned my worries.Then she hugged me as I wept.Months of frustration and loneliness disappear
48、ed in her motherly hug.No one had tried to understand what the real problem was except the headmaster，65._ helped me out simply by listening and hugging.第四部分 写作（共 2 节，满分 40 分）第一节：应用文写作（满分 15 分）假定你是李华，从互联网(the Internet)上得知一个国际中学生组织将在新加坡(Singapore)举办夏令营，欢迎各国学生参加。请写一封电子邮件申请参加。内容主要包括:1. 自我介绍(包括英语能力);2. 参加意图(介绍中国、了解其他国家);3. 希望获准。注意:1. 词数 80 左右;2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯;11第二节：概要写作（满分 25 分）In schools and at home, most of US have been scolded(责备) or even got punished for daydreaming. The majority of people say that by daydreaming w
