1、- 1 -宜昌市葛洲坝中学 2018-2019 学年第二学期高二年级期中考试试卷英语试题考试时间：2019 年 4月第卷第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分 30分)第一节（共 5小题; 每小题 1.5分，满分 7.5分）听下面 5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 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. Where will the woman put her sports bag?A. In her car. B. On the desk. C. On the floor.2.
2、Why was the woman dissatisfied with the coat?A. The price was high. B. It was not her size. C. The style was old.3. Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. At home. B. At a restaurant. C. At a doctors office.4. How did the mans wife feel about the play?A. Satisfied. B. Bored. C. Exci
3、ted.5.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A movie. B. A novel. C. A weekend plan.第二节（共 15小题; 每小题 1.5分，满分 22.5分）听下面 5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第 6段材料，回答第 6、7 题。6. How will the woman go to Camden Tow
4、n?A. On foot. B. By bus. C. By underground.7. When will the speakers meet tomorrow?A. At 8:30. B. At 9:30. C. At 10:30.- 2 -听第 7段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8. What does the woman think of the mans suggestion?A. Boring. B. Impractical. C. Exciting9. What is the weather like now?A. Windy. B. Rainy. C. Sunny.听第 8段材料
5、，回答第 10至 12题。10. What relation is the man to the woman?A. Her classmate. B. Her housemate. C. Her son.11. What does the woman say about living in a shared house?A. Comfortable. B. Inconvenient. C. Cheap.12. Why does the man want to move out of the university room?A. He wants larger space.B. He cant
6、cook meals there.C. He prefers to live with friends.听第 9段材料，回答第 13至 16题。13. When did the woman come in this morning?A. At 10:00. B At 1l:50. C. At 12:00.14. What does the man care about most? A. When the woman came in.B. What will be discussed at the meeting.C. Whether the woman can finish the task
7、in time.15. What did the woman do last night?A. She attended a party. B. She worked on the task. C. She met a customer.16.What does the man ask the woman to do at 2:15 p.m.?A. Wait for him in her office. B. Prepare for a meeting. C. Hand in an ad.听第 10段材料，回答第 17至 20题。17. How long did Westlife last?A
8、.19 years. B. 14 years. C.12 years.- 3 -18.Which is Westlifes first single?A. Flying Without Wings. B. If I Let You Go. C. Swear It Again.19.What do we know about Westlife?A. It broke up in 2011.B. It sold over 15 million records in all.C. Its first three singles topped the lists in the U.K.20. Whic
9、h country did Westlife fail to break into?A. The U.S. B. Ireland. C. The U.K.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。 ABritains Haunted(闹鬼的) CastlesMuncaster CastleMuncaster Castle is haunted by the ghost(鬼) of a mysterious White Lady as well as by Tom w
10、ho worked in the castle 400 years ago and now likes to play tricks on visitors. Parties of 6-8 people can arrange for an all-night ghost sit in the Tapestry Room. Scientists and researchers also conduct field experiments here and you can participate in one of these yourself with an all- night watch.
11、 The castle will be closed from Jan. 1 to Feb.12.Chillingham CastleThis castle has a wealth of frightening stories to entertain visitors. Ghost tours cost 20 pounds per person and run in the evening all year round. The castle also occasionally has ghost-themed special events such as dinner evenings
12、where a ghost hunter visits and relates some of his experiences in the field.Tutbury CastleTutbury Castle is more of a ruin than a functioning building, having been largely destroyed during the English civil war. Queen Mary of Scots spent much of her imprisonment here and her ghost has been spotted
13、on several occasions. - 4 -Tutbury is only open to the public from Easter until September but special arrangements can be made for large parties at other times. The castle also runs ghost hunts which can involve overnight stays in the Great Hall or Kings bedroom.Berre Pomeroy CastleThe Castle in Dev
14、on is now no more than an attractive ruin but it is said to be one of the most haunted spots in Britain. Both White and Blue Lady ghosts have been seen in the grounds. The first is believed to be starved to death by a cruel sister, the identity of the other is unknown. The castle is open to the publ
15、ic from March until October but only during the day.21. Which castles can you visit, if you go to Britain in December?A. Berre Pomeroy Castle & Tutbury Castle.B. Muncaster Castle & Berre Pomeroy Castle.C. Muncaster Castle & Chillingham Castle. D. Berre Pomeroy Castle & Chillingham Castle.22.The whit
16、e ghost in Berre Pomeroy Castle_.A. likes to play tricks on visitors B. once worked in the castleC. is the ghost of Queen Mary D. is believed to die of starvation 23. Where does this passage probably come from?A. A science fiction. B. A student textbook. C. A travel magazine. D. A business report.BF
17、ather was diagnosed with brain cancer during the second half of my senior year. It is a time when all the big events in a girls life are happening. However, though in poor condition, father managed to be present at every occasion. His doctor said that by focusing on all my future events, it helped m
18、y dad live longer. I guess so because nine days after my high school graduation, my father died.For the next week after his funeral, I didnt leave my room or even to - 5 -shower. Finally, my mom stormed in and said, “Megan, get up. I have something for you to read.”My fathers doctor had sent my moth
19、er a letter. It contained the typical “I am sorry for your loss” sentences. But this letter was far from typical. I could physically see the pain this loss had caused him. In his letter, he wrote about how my father inspired him to change his life and the way he worked. He expressed his desire to be
20、come a person like my father, who cared more for the people around him and put everyone else first.After I finished reading it, I decided to live my life. I went outside and got a job as a summer camp advisor. I worked from dawn to dark everyday that summer. I gave everything I had to the kids and s
21、lowly they helped to heal(治愈) me without even realizing what they were doing.My summer mirrored parts of the life my father led in his last few days. I had spent the summer months giving myself to children. It was not the senior summer I had always imagined. It wasnt all about me. I had learned the
22、final lesson my father was teaching me, that in order to lead a rich and happy life, you must learn how to give yourself to others. By helping them you really are helping yourself.24. The doctor sent the authors mother a letter mainly to _. A. encourage the authors mother to live a happy lifeB. appr
23、eciate the authors fathers influence on him C. mourn the authors fathers deathD. show typical concern for the family25. What do we know about the authors senior summer?A. She got a job as her father had expected.B. She gained quite a lot while helping the kids.C. She worked hard every day to forget
24、her father.D. She spent it the way she had always wanted.26. Which word can best describe the authors father?A. Fearless. B. Generous C. Cautious. D. Selfless. 27. Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?- 6 -A. Dads Final Lesson B. My Senior Summer C. My Fathers Death D. An I
25、mportant LetterCI dont think I can recall a time when I wasnt aware of the beauty of the ocean. Growing up in Australia, I had the good fortune of having the sea at my side. The first time I went to Half Moon Bay, I suddenly had the feeling of not being able to feel the ground with my feet anymore.F
26、or my 10th birthday, my sister and I were taken out to the Great Barrier Reef. There were fish in different colors, caves and layers of coral. They made such an impression on me. When I learned that only 1 percent of Australias Coral Sea was protected, I was shocked. Australian marine life is partic
27、ularly important because the reef have more marine species than any other country on the earth. But sadly, only 45% of the worlds reefs are considered healthy. This statistic is depressing, so its important to do everything to protect them. The hope that the Coral Sea remains a complete eco system h
28、as led me to take action. Ive become involved with the Protect Our Coral Sea activity, which aims to create the largest marine park in the world. It would serve as a place where the oceans species will all have a safe place forever, Together, Angus and I created a little video and we hope it will in
29、spire people to be a part of the movement. Angus also shares many beautiful childhood memories of the ocean as a young boy, who grew up sailing, admiring the beauty of the ocean and trying to find the species.28. From the underlined sentence in Para.1, we can learn the author_A. had a wonderful impr
30、ession of Half Moon Bay B. seldom went surfing at the sea C. forgot his experiences about the ocean D. never went back to his hometown 29. According to the second paragraph, Australian marine life_A. is protected better than that in other oceans B. is escaping from the Coral Sea gradually - 7 -C. de
31、pends on reefs for living greatly D. may be faced with danger 30. The Protect Our Coral Sea activity is intended to_A. raise more teenagers environmental awareness B. contribute to a complete eco-system C. prevent more marine species being endangered D. set up a large nature reserve for reefs 31. An
32、gus and the author created a little video to_A. bring back to people their memory of ocean speciesB. urge more people to take action to protect the marine speciesC. inspire more people to explore the secret of the oceanD. share their childhood experiences about the oceanDTo have a second child or no
33、t, this is a question.A concern about only one child is whether one child necessarily means a lonely child. Many parents of only one child feel guilty of their decision to have only one child. There are no other children in the family for the child to associate with, which may lead to the child feel
34、ing lonely at times.Another common argument against having just one child may be more spoiled than one with sisters or brothers. Many people believe that a single child will not have learned to negotiate with others, and respect the give-and-take involved in many relationships. Some think this may l
35、eave the child unable to get along well with people of his or her own age.Despite these arguments, the number of parents choosing to have only one child is increasing in the world. For some single-child parents, the pressures of devoting time and energy to raising a second child can result in them s
36、electing to have no more children. For other parents, the financial burden of having a second child may be the major consideration. Another important consideration is the increasing age at which women give birth to children.Advocates of single-child families argue that there are advantages for the -
37、 8 -child as well as the parents. With just one child, the parents can give, and the child can receive, more quality time and attention,However, there is no simple answer to the question of whether or not to have a second child. The circumstances affecting each set of parents are unique. The importa
38、nt thing, in the end, is to make a decision that both the wife and the husband feel confident.32. What are the advantages of children with brothers or sisters?A. less loneliness and better social abilities B. less pressure and better energyC. more respect and greater family wealth D. higher intellig
39、ence and more attention 33. What prevent some parents from having a second child according to the passage?A. work pressure B. the disagreement between parents and childrenC. limited time, energy and money D. the health and wealth of the first child 34. What can we learn from the passage?A. The birth
40、 of a second child makes many parents guiltyB. The number of single-child parents is decreasingC. Family circumstances have little effect on parents decisionD. Nowadays women delay giving birth to children35. How is the passage developed?A. By providing examples B. By listing suggestionsC. By offeri
41、ng descriptions D. By analyzing reasons 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。Do you have any problem with time? Start doing these and you will see the difference.- 9 - Write it downDont rely on your memory to keep track of every little detail. 36 . Write down the things y
42、ou need to do in a small notebook, or use online tool to create and update your “to-do” list. 37 Working for long periods without a break can waste your time. It is more efficient to work or study for a shorter period of time, take a break, and then go back to work. You may get more done in a focuse
43、d 45-minute session. One thing at a time38 . Do one thing at a time, and do it well. As the Chinese proverb says, “One cannot manage too many affairs. Like pumpkins in the water, one pops up while you try to hold down the other.” Schedule email timeOn your cell phone you get a notification every tim
44、e someone sends you an email. If so, you have to check your email many, many times a day. 39 . Schedule time to check your email. It doesnt matter when. Choose to say “No”.Its easy to become overwhelmed if we say “yes” to everything. Think about the task before you commit to it. Do you need to do it
45、? Can someone else do it? Avoid saying “yes” to every request. 40 . Keep a goal journalWrite down your goals in a journal and evaluate them regularly. Mark your progress for each goal. Be sure to take the necessary step to achieve your goals.A. Make a list first.B. Dont ignore the breaks.C. Turn tha
46、t notification off.D. This takes time away from more important tasks.E. Dont forget to focus on your task.F. Memory may make mistakes sometimes.G. Every time we switch from one task to another, we lose focus.- 10 -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）
47、中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。That day, I followed my Beijing daily routine of coming home from Tsinghua University. I was 41 enough to experience a friendly casual meeting. When entering the 42 I heard “Wait! Wait!“. As I held the lift doors open, a woman 43 rushed in and thanked me. When I 44 in Chinese, she w
48、as surprised. After chatting, she 45 to help me with my Chinese, and then we 46 names and numbers. As 1 told my flatmates about the experience, they didnt hesitate to express their 47 . From the western point of view, experiences like these are dangerous. 48 ，to be “more Chinese”, I stayed in touch
49、with my lift friend. The following week she 49 me to go for milk tea with her and her 50 . I thought that the girl would 51 the opportunity to practice English. However, most of our 52 was in Chinese! They even went to great length to help me practice 53 my Chinese is only middle level. Our next 54 was when we gathered together to make dumplings. They made me 55 completely at ease in their home. After these
