1、1湖南师大附中 20182019 学年度高二第二学期期中考试英 语时量：120 分钟 满分：150 分得分_第卷第一部分 听力技能 (共两节，满分 20分)第一节 (共 5小题；每小题 1分，满分 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，并标在试题卷的相应位置。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。每段对话读两遍。例：How much is the shirt?A19.15. B9.18. C9.15.答案是 C。听下面一段对话，回答第 1小题。1What language is Tom good at?A.
2、 Japanese. B. German. C. Spanish.听下面一段对话，回答第 2小题。2Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. In a hotel. B. At an airport. C. In a bookstore.听下面一段对话，回答第 3小题。3Where is the pen now?A. In the schoolbag. B. On the desk. C. Under the chair.听下面一段对话，回答第 4小题。4What did Ann do yesterday? A. She d
3、id the housework. B. She went shopping. C. She stayed at home.听下面一段对话，回答第 5小题。5What is the mans favorite kind of TV program?A. Sports. B. History. C. News.第二节 (共 15小题；每小题 1分，满分 15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，并标在试题卷的相应位置。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
4、白读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第 6和第 7小题。6Where is the mans friend going?A. Germany. B. France. C. Canada.7How much will it cost the man to rent a car for a week?A. $20. B. $140. C. $130.2听下面一段对话，回答第 8至第 10小题。8Why is the man learning to play the guitar?A. Hes encouraged by others. B. He has nothing to do.C. He is i
5、nterested in it.9How is the man learning to play the guitar? A. By taking lessons. B. By teaching himself.C. By attending concerts.10What sort of music does the man play?A. All kinds of music. B. Jazz in particular. C. Only classical music.听下面一段对话，回答第 11至第 13小题。11Why is the mans bag heavy?A. His mot
6、her puts an umbrella in it.B. He puts a lot of food in it. C. His father puts lots of water in it.12What is the weather like today?A. Rainy. B. Sunny. C. Snowy.13What will the man most probably do do? A. Go out for a picnic. B. Do some housework. C. Do his homework.听下面一段对话，回答第 14至第 16小题。14Whats the
7、man going to do tomorrow afternoon?A. To make a schedule. B. To finish the report. C. To meet Tony.15Where are the speakers going to have dinner?A. In a restaurant. B. At the womans place. C. In the mans apartment.16What will the woman probably do tomorrow?A. Go shopping. B. Do some cooking. C. Chec
8、k the mans report.听下面一段独白，回答第 17至第 20小题。17Who is the owner of the farm?A. Sandy. B. The speakers father. C. The speakers uncle.18What is the most important reason why Sandy likes working on a farm?A. She never has to do anything in a rush.B. She can decide everything on her own.C. She doesnt have to
9、 deal with many difficult things.19Whats the first thing Sandy does every morning?A. Feeding the chickens. B. Feeding the sheep. C. Milking the cows.20Why does Sandy feel bored sometimes?A. She thinks the birds are too noisy.B. She has to get up and go to sleep early.C. She doesnt like milking the c
10、ows.第二部分 阅读技能 (共两节，满分 30分)第一节 (共 12小题；每小题 2分，满分 24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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。3AFour books that will inspire you to travel the worldTheres truly nothing like travel when it comes to gaining perspectives and exposing yourself to other cultures. To get you in the adventuring moo
11、d, we asked Amazon Senior Editor Chris Schlep to help you come up with a list of books that transport readers to another time and place. Below, see his list of four books that will inspire you to travel the world. ITALY: Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter This book by the popular author Jess Walter is a
12、 love story that begins on the Italian Coast in the early 60s and eventually concludes in contemporary Hollywoods screen. As the settings shift from Italy to Edinburgh and Los Angeles, you will find yourself longing to go as well. Buy it on Amazon. Price: $28.90 SEATTLE: Whered You Go, Bernadette by
13、 Maria Semple Maria Semples first novel is not exactly a love story in Seattle, but if you read it, you just might want to come here to see if people are really as selfinvolved as the characters in her book. What really shines through is the strange storytelling and the laughs. Buy it on Amazon. Pri
14、ce: $26.60 ENGLAND: Wolf Hall by Hilary MantelYou cant travel to Thomas Cromwells England without a time machine, but reading Mantels prizewinning novel is the next best thing. It will make you long to see the ancient buildings and green grass of the English countryside, most of which are still ther
15、e. Buy it on Amazon. Price: $25.10 NANTUCKET: Heres to Us by Elin Hilderbrand Elin Hilderbrand has built a writing career out of writing about her hometown island of Nantucket. Her latest book is Heres to Us, which, perhaps not surprisingly, is a great beach book. Buy it on Amazon. Price: $30.80 21.
16、 Which book has been produced into a film according to the text? A. Heres to Us. B. Wolf Hall.C. Beautiful Ruins. D. Whered You Go, Bernadette.22. What is the feature of the Whered You Go, Bernadette? A. Its low price. B. Its characters.C. Its content about love. D. Its storytelling and laughs. 23.
17、What are you inspired to do by reading Wolf Hall? A. Broaden our eyes. B. Appreciate the English countryside. C. Know the foreign culture.D. Experience the joy and sadness of the characters. 24. Why is Heres to Us suitable for reading on the beach? A. Because its about the authors hometown island.B.
18、 Because it needs a time machine. C. Because its about ancient buildings. 4D. Because it exposes yourself to other cultures. BIt was many years ago. I was a young dad sitting on the couch reading a fairy tale to my little girl. She sat next to me with her head on my arm as I told the tale. When it c
19、ame to the end I finished with those famous words: “And they lived happily ever after.” As I looked over to her with her wavy(鬈曲的), brown hair and big, innocent eyes I could see the smile on her face and I never wanted it to end. Then it dawned on me that the ending of the book was what I wanted for
20、 her. I wanted her to “live happily ever after”. Still, deep in my heart I knew that this couldnt always be so. I knew that there would be times when her heart was broken. I knew there would be times when she cried in grief and I couldnt comfort her. I knew there would be times when all she felt was
21、 fear, sadness, sorrow, and despair. As I stroked her hair and smiled at her I hoped that those times would be brief and that she would have joy in her life more often than not. Living happily ever after, though, seemed out of the question. It takes me a lot of years to realize that it is possible t
22、o live happily ever after. You just have to do it “one day at a time”. Happiness you see isnt some reward that you get at the end of your journey. Happiness isnt something that depends on what life you own. Happiness is something you create in your life choice by choice and day by day. The truth is
23、happiness comes when you love. Love is a gift from God. It is love that mends broken hearts. It is love that heals grief. It is love that gives us joy. Choose to “live happily ever after, one day at a time”. 25. What is the authors wish to his daughter? A. Getting a good job in the future. B. Making
24、 many friends in her school.C. Traveling around the world in her life. D. Having a happy life ever after. 26. What can we know from Paragraph 2?A. Lifes meaning consists in devotion. B. Life is always full of difficulties and challenges. C. There are times that life goes against us. D. Everyone has
25、the right to obtain happiness and freedom. 27. How to get happiness in authors opinion? A. Reward yourself once a day. B. Create it by yourself in your daily life. C. Get rid of those disturbing things. D. Take charge of your life independently. 28. What is the authors purpose in writing the passage
26、? A. To show the significance of love. B. To describe a daughters growth.C. To introduce the definition of love. D. To tell a young fathers experience. 5CPhotos of the moon are beautiful if taken well, but it can be very hard to get a picture of the moon that doesnt look blurry! In order to take a p
27、erfect picture of the moon, apart from a highquality camera, the associated equipment and the skills to set up your camera, you also need to pick a proper time and a good place. Choose your favorite moon phase. The moon can be photographed in any phase except the new moon, which is not visible to Ea
28、rth. The first quarter, half, and third quarter phases provide high contrast that allows you to see the craters(坑) in greater detail, while the full moon is a dramatic choice for a skyscraper. What phase you choose is up to your personal preference, but its best to have a phase chosen before going o
29、ut to photograph the moon. Learn when the moon rises and sets. When the moon sets or rises, it is closer to the horizon, making it appear larger and closer. This makes it much easier to photograph! Check an almanac(年历) or a weather app for moon rising and setting times in your area. Pick a clear nig
30、ht. Clouds, fog, and air pollution will blur your photographs. Check a weather app or watch the weather forecast before leaving for your session and while photographing. A clear night with low smog content and no rain is best for moon photography. Choose a location away from direct light sources. Th
31、e moon appears bright because it reflects the light of the sun, and additional light from streetlights, homes, and cars can make the moon appear duller and blurrier in pictures. It is fine if there is light in the distance, but be sure that you are not photographing close to another light source. 29
32、. Which has the closest meaning to the underlined word “blurry”？ A. Unclear. B. Transparent. C. Confusing. D. Ugly. 30. Why is the new moon not a perfect choice when taking a photo of the moon? A. Because the new moon is not enjoyed by most people.B. Because the new moon is visibly seen from the ear
33、th.C. Because it appears at the earliest time of a month. D. Because the new moon cant be photographed on Earth. 31. Which of the following is not a must to take a perfect photo of the moon? A. A highquality camera. B. The skills to set up the camera.C. A weather app. D. A suitable location. 32. Wha
34、ts the main idea of the passage? A. How to select a camera for a perfect moon photo.B. How to pick a time and place for a perfect moon photo.C. What the necessary skills are to take a perfect moon photo.D. Why the new moon is a bad choice for a perfect moon photo.第二节 (共 3小题；每小题 2分，满分 6分)根据短文内容，从短文后的
35、选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项是多余6选项。How to Overcome Challenges in Your LifeWe all face tough and difficult challenges in life. To overcome challenges you need to have that “never quit” attitude in life. If you develop it, youll overcome quite a bit.Motivate yourself. Say “YES, I CAN.” The challenge should
36、 bring out the best of you in this situation. Slow it down, and think that process through._33_ If you develop that mindset(心态), youll get it done.Stay calm and coolheaded. Remain calm when youre facing serious troubles and problems in life. You have to recollect yourself, and calm down. You cant so
37、lve problems when youre panicking. Take a deep breath, relax, and slow it down. Think things through calmly.Let failure and fear fuel you in a positive way. Everyone fails at times. If you fail the first, second, or third time, dont give up._34_Learn what made you fail and overcome these challenges.
38、Simplify the challenge youre facing. Make the challenge easier than it is.Start by breaking it down into steps. As you get through each step, you develop more confidence and you believe you can get it done, and then you will overcome them._35_ To overcome a challenge, you have to believe you can rea
39、lly do it.You have to find out all the ways you can use to overcome it, and put them to full use with all your effort. Its our own mental stability thats the difficult part. When you do it mentally, youll actually be able to do it.A. Stay positive and confident.B. Most people will avoid any challeng
40、e, because theyre scared of failing.C. Develop that confidence in saying theres no way youre going to fail at this.D. Pick yourself up, and learn from why youve failed, and move on in a positive direction.第三部分 知识运用 (共三节，满分 25分)第一节 完形填空 (共 10小题；每小题 1分，满分 10分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后就从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中，
41、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。Todd Jones is a 15yearold student from Washington, DC. In a chat room called Webfriends, he started talking to someone _36_ to be a 13yearold junior high school student in Texas named Josh. For several weeks, they chatted online about their hobbies and quickly _37_. Then J
42、osh started telling Todd about his _38_. He said that his father had lost his job and his grandmother was very ill. _39_ money was urgently needed, he wondered if Todd could help. Feeling bad for his new friend, Todd transferred(转账) $50 to Joshs bank account.Two weeks later, Josh asked Todd for $50
43、to help pay for school supplies like notebooks. _40_， Todd sent the money. Over the next month, Josh asked Todd for money five times, for a total of $300. Gradually, Todd was beginning to feel _41_ of his chat room friend. He turned to Bob Howard, a cybercrime 7specialist at the police department. A
44、fter some checking, Howard discovered that Todds chat room friend was not 13yearold Josh from Texas but 38yearold David Klein from New York. As it _42_， Klein had made friends with more than twenty middle school students in different chat rooms, using a different _43_ each time. By claiming to be po
45、or or ill, Klein had _44_ more than $3，000 from these students.Howard urges everyone to be _45_ when they visit chat rooms: “Never send money to someone you meet online or meet online friends in person.”36. A. seeming B. claiming C. tending D. wishing37. A. met B. got through C. bonded D. split up38
46、. A. family B. study C. dream D. outcome39. A. Before B. Unless C. Once D. Since40. A. Yet B. Again C. Altogether D. Hardly41. A. unhappy B. worried C. frightened D. skeptical42. A. turned out B. came across C. gave away D. broke out43. A. voice B. relationship C. identity D. outline44. A. withdrawn
47、 B. received C. offered D. stolen45. A. careful B. sincere C. accurate D. simple第二节 (共 10小题；每小题 1分，满分 10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，并将答案转写到答题卡上。John Allen, an American scientist once said, “The Internet is the worlds _46_(large) library, but all the books in it are on the floor！” What he
48、meant _47_(be) that the Internet is full of information but it can be difficult to find _48_you really need. The Internet has another _49_(advantage). Anyone can create a website, so you can find websites about whatever you can imagine. Unfortunately, a lot of what _50_(write) on them isnt always tr
49、ue! At the same time, the Internet provides many other things. On some websites, you can download music and films. They are usually very cheap and some are even free. On some other websites, you can connect with people _51_ all over the world. And there are some great online shops, too.It is true that the Internet _52_(change) the way we work and communicate so far. But we shouldnt depend on _53_too much. Some people are also
