1、- 1 -鹤壁淇滨高中 2018-2019学年下学期第二次周考高二英语试卷 考试时间：100 分钟 分值：150 分第一部分 听力（略）第二部分 阅读理解（共两节 20 小题；每小题 2分，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，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。AA year ago, I paid no attention to English idioms, though my teacher emphasized(强调) the importance again and again. But
2、soon, the importance of English idioms was shown in an amusing experience.One day, I happened to meet an Englishman on the road, and soon we began to talk. As I was talking about how I was studying English, the foreigner seemed to be astonished. Gently shaking his head, shrugging his shoulders, he s
3、aid, “You dont say!” “You dont say!” I was puzzled. I thought, perhaps this is not an appropriate topic(适当的话题). “Well, Id better change the topic.” So I said to him. “Well, shall we talk about the Great Wall? By the way, have you ever been there?” “Certainly, everyone back home will laugh at me if I
4、 leave China without seeing it. It was magnificent.” He was deep in thought when I began to talk like a tourist guide. “The Great Wall is one of the wonders in the world. We are very proud of it.” Soon I was interrupted again by his words：“You dont say!” I couldnt help asking, “Why do you ask me not
5、 to talk about it?” “Well, I didnt request you to do so, ” he answered, greatly surprised. I said, “Didnt you say you dont say?” Hearing this, the Englishman laughed to tears. He began to explain, You dont say actually means really! It is an expression of surprise. Perhaps you dont pay attention to
6、English idioms.” Only then did - 2 -I know I had made a fool of myself. Since then I have been more careful with idiomatic expressions. Remember: what the English teachers said is always right to us students. 21. At first, on hearing “You dont say,” I thought the foreigner meant _.A. I had to stop t
7、alking B. he was only interested in the Great WallC. I had talked too much D. he was not interested in the topic22. The underlined word in the first paragraph probably means _.A. unlucky B. importantC. terrible D.interesting 23. Which of the following is true according to the passage？A. The Englishm
8、an left China without seeing the Great Wall.B. The Englishman wanted to see the Great Wall after I talked about it.C. The Englishman wanted me to act as his guide.D. The Englishman visited the Great Wall and thought it worth visiting.BThe Internet has led to a huge increase in credit-card(信用卡) fraud
9、. Your card information could even be for sale in an illegal Web site(网站).Web sites offering cheap goods and services should be regarded with care. On-line shoppers who enter their credit-card information may never receive the goods they thought they bought. The thieves then go shopping with your ca
10、rd numberor sell the information over the Internet. Computers hackers(黑客) have broken down security(安全) systems, raising questions about the safety of cardholder information. Several months ago, 25 000 customers of CD Universe, an on-line music retailer(批发商), were not lucky. Their names, addresses a
11、nd credit-card numbers were posted on a Web site after the retailer refused to pay US $157 828 to get back the information. - 3 -Credit-card firms are now fighting against on-line fraud. Master card is working on plans for Web-only credit card, with a lower credit limit. The card could be used only
12、for shopping on-line.However, there are a few simple steps you can take to keep from being cheated. Ask about your credit-card firms on-line rules: Under British law, cardholders are responsible(对负有责任的) for the first US $78 of any fraudulent spending. And shop only at secure sites: Send your credit-
13、card information only if the Web site offers advanced secure system. If the security is in place, a letter will appear in the bottom right-hand corner of your screen. the Web site address may also start with https:/-the extra “s” stands for secure. If in doubt, give your credit-card information over
14、 the telephone. Keep your password safe: Most online sites require a user name and password before placing an order. Treat your passwords with care. 24. What do most people worry about the Internet according to this passage?A. A lot of stolen credit-cards were sold on the Internet. B. Many Web sites
15、 are destroyed. C. Fraud on the Internet. D. Many illegal Web sites are on the Internet. 25. What is the meaning of “fraud”?A. safety B. saleC. payment D. cheating26. How can the thieves get the information of the credit-card?A. The customers give them the information. B. The customers sell the info
16、rmation to them. C. The thieves steal the information from Web sites. D. Both A and B. 27. How many pieces of advice does the passage give to you?- 4 -A. Six. B. ThreeC. Five D. Four CVENICE, a small, waterside city in northeast Italy, boils with happiness and excitement once every year. Between Feb
17、ruary 21 and March 4, carnival(狂欢节) hits the streets. For most people, carnival means large parties and feasting(盛宴). But in Venice, it also means traditional masks and clothes. These costumes were first meant to hide personal identities. Then, different social classes could mix in a sea of happines
18、s. Along the waterways, people greeted each other with: “Good morning Mrs.Mask!” Today, people in Venice still dress up in the strangest of ways - as armed soldiers, butchers and fishermen, for example. Bars and cafes are filled with party-goers who come to show off their beautiful clothes. Their de
19、signs and creations are made by special studios. Ready-made costumes are not acceptable. “In the months before the carnival we work overtime to meet the demand,” said a mask-maker. “Many kilometres of silk and lace(花边) are made into costumes. For shopkeepers, carnival is the best time of year.” The
20、Venice carnival dates back to the Middle Ages. At that time, the city was one of the wealthiest in Europe. The tradition of celebrating with masks and costumes is thought to have been started by the “Stocking Companies”. These were groups of young men who organized parties and festivals and wore col
21、ourful stockings to distinguish(区分) themselves. By the 18th century, the carnival had reached its top. It all came to an end when Napoleon controlled Venice in 1797. But in 1979, local people brought the old traditions back to life. - 5 -Now the Venice carnival attracts huge crowds from all over the
22、 world. This year, about 700, 000 people are taking part. Hotels were fully booked months in advance, and bars and restaurants overflow every day. The city certainly benefits-a whole industry has been built up around the carnivals masks and clothes. “The Venice carnival is a magical time! Its such a
23、 great experience,” said one French tourist. 28. What might you infer from the article? A. People in Venice like to party. B. There used to be strong feelings of social class in Venice.C. Venice was a happy city. D. Venice was a city of silk and lace. 29. When was the carnival the biggest? A. In the
24、 middle ages. B. In 1797.C. In the 18th century D. In 1979. 30. Who started the tradition of wearing masks and costumes? A. Napoleon. B. The hotel industry.C. Young men. D. The silk and lace makers.31. Why do the shopkeepers like the carnival time? A. Because they can make a lot of money during this
25、 time.B. Because the city is a “sea of happiness”.C. Because many people from all over the world come to Venice. D. Because they can make many different kinds of masks. DFive years after a donors bone marrow (骨髓) saved a pair of twin girls lives, the girls, Elizabeth and Kathryn, from Minnesota got
26、the chance to thank the man face to faceThe girls mother, Michele，said, “To think that somebody who didnt know your children was selfless enough to give bone marrow to save them is amazing. - 6 -They gave him giant hugs and danced the night away with him like they had known him before.“The meeting c
27、ame together thanks to Be the Match, a community of donors, volunteers, health care professionals and researchers.The girl were born with a rare disorder that left them without any blood platelets(血小板). The bone marrow transplant was needed to change their DNA to avoid their organs shutting down. Mi
28、chele, her husband, and their son, tested negative when it came to being a match for the girls. They were put on the Be the Match list, which finally found Gruda. “I become breathless, Michele said about finding a match. “because there are still so many things that could go wrong even though you hav
29、e a donor.“Due to the uncertain result, the girls had to have their transplants done separately. Elizabeths was in 2011, and Kathryns was in 2012. The two girls also had to undergo chemotherapy(化疗). The family was finally able to express their gratitude in person after Be the Match flew Gruda to Min
30、nesota from Germany. Gruda, who has three children of his own, tried to donate to a local girl in his town nearly 30 years ago but was not a match. Five years ago, he received a phone call that he was a match for the sisters and didnt hesitate to donate. His bone marrow was flown from Germany to use
31、 in the transplant.“ “My three children rejoiced（高兴）that I came through as the best donor for the girls, he told Be the Match.Both sisters are now completely healthy and 100 percent cured32Why did Michele say“I become breathless“when I they found a match? AThey hadnt found a match till thenBThey sti
32、ll feared something bad would happenCAll of their family members failed to pass the testDThe good news made them very excited33Why did the girls have their transplants done separately? AKathryn was then receiving chemotherapy- 7 -BNot all the bone marrow had arrivedCBecause of the uncertain resultDT
33、he doctors were too busy to do two operations34What do you know about Gruda? AHe is always ready to donate his bone marrowBHe stayed at the twins home till the next dayCHe has succeeded in helping two German patientsDHe knew who his bone marrow was donated to well35We can infer from the passage that
34、 the twins Acontinue to undergo chemotherapy Bwent to Germany to thank GrudaCgo to hospital to get reexamined frequentlyDhave completely recovered from their disease第二节（共 5小题；每小题 2分，共 10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。A major source of teen stress is school exams, and test anxiety is no
35、t uncommon. When you recognize your teen is under stress, how can parents help your teen stay calm before an exam?Be involved. Parents need to be involved in their teens work. 36 What they look for is your presence - to talk, to cry, or simply to sit with them quietly. Communicate openly with your t
36、een. Encourage your teen to express his worries and fears, but dont let them focus on those fears.Help them get organized. 37 Together, you and your teen can work out a time-table in which she can study for what she knows will be on the test.Provide a calm setting. Help your teen set up a quiet plac
37、e to study and protect his privacy. Give them a nutritious diet. Its important for your teen to eat a healthy, balanced diet during exam times to focus and do her best. 38 If this happens, encourage your teen to eat light meals or sandwiches. A healthy diet, rather than junk food, is best for reduci
38、ng stress.- 8 -39 Persuade your teenager to get some sleep and/or do something active when she needs a real break from studying. Making time for relaxation, fun, and exercise are all important in reducing stress. Help your teen balance her time so that she will feel comfortable taking time out from
39、studying to spend time with friends or rest.Show a positive attitude. 40 Your panic, anxiety and blame contribute to your teens pressure. Make your teen feel accepted and valued for her efforts. Most importantly, reassure（使消除疑虑） your teen that things will be all right, no matter what the results are
40、.A. Exam stress can make some teens lose their appetite.B. They will only make the situation worse.C. Encourage your teen to relax.D. The best thing is simply to listen.E. Help your teen think about what she has to study and plan accordingly.F. Your teen may also make negative comments about themsel
41、ves.G. A parents attitude will dictate their teens emotions.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，从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。We are often warned by our teacher not to waste precious time, because time _41_ will never return. I think it quite _42_.
42、What does time look like? Nobody knows for we cant see it or _43_ it and no amount of money can _44_ it. Time is abstract(抽象的), so we have to _45_ about it.Time passes very quickly. Some students say they dont have _46_ time to review all their lessons. It is because they dont know how to make _47_
43、of their time. They waste it in going to theatres, cinemas and parks, and doing _48_ things. Why do we study every day? Why do we _49_? Why do most - 9 -people would rather _50_ buses instead of walking? The _51_ is very simple. We wish to save time because time is _52_.Today we are living in the 21
44、st century. We look upon time as _53_. When a person dies, his life _54_. Since life is short, we must _55_ our time and energy to our study so that we may be able to _56_ the people well in the future. Laziness is the _57_ of time, for it does not only bring us failure but also _58_ us other harm.
45、If it is necessary for us to do our work today, let us do it today and not _59_ it until tomorrow.Remember that time is much more _60_ than money.41. A. made B. found C. expected D. lost42. A. false B. abstract C. true D. valuable43. A. touch B. have C. see D. get44. A. find B. sense C. buy D. reali
46、ze45. A. think B. discuss C. advise D.worry46. A. useful B. little C. valuable D.enough47. A. up B. use C. light D. fun48. A. any B. another C. some D. other49. A. work B. eat C. think D. drink50. A. take B. get C. make D. borrow51. A. question B. problem C. answer D. method52. A. valueless B. endle
47、ss C. precious D. fast53. A. money B. gold C. life D. water54. A. comes to B. ends C. begins D. lives55. A. waste B. put C. devote D. value56. A.serve B. remember C. save D. ask57. A. thief B. maker C. mother D. friend58. A. brings B. takes C.does D. sends59. A. stay B. forget C. remain D. leave60.
48、A. valuable B. cheap C. heavy D. useful- 10 -第2节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）注意：每空至多填三个英语单词。It was now raining heavily. My husband was away. I did not want to ask anyone else _61_ (go) with me. So I went to the hospital by _62_ . I was taken to a small room. Lina lay sleeping quietly on a table.This wa
49、snt _63_ first time Lina had taken too many pills. I knew she would sleep deeply for about twelve hours until the poison had stopped doing its harm.I sat down by Linas side and watched her sleep. The room was still. I looked around. The room seemed familiar. “Have I been here before?” I wondered. I looked around _64_. “Im sure Ive been in this room,” I told myself. Then
