1、1市一中 20182019 学年开学考试试题高二 英语考试时间：100 分钟；满分 120 分注意：本试题分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）。考试结束后，将答题纸交回。第卷（满分 70 分）第一部分 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。AI was reading these interesting stories behind a group of great logos in the world. Personally Nike is my favorit
2、e oneits so simple. And I like the stories behind them, which made me forget all other things. McDonalds, Apple, Mercedes Benz and Adidas own great logos as well, and they are among my favorites.NikeIn the Greek myth, Nike is the goddess of victory and the source of inspiration for soldiers. This lo
3、go represents the wing in the famous statue of the Greek goddess. Nikes logo was designed by Carolyn Davidson in 1971 for $35, and was registered as a trademark in 1995.McDonaldsThe logo was designed in 1962 by Jim Schindler to resemble the arch-shaped(拱形的) signs on the side of the companys then wal
4、k-up hamburger stand. Later on, the two golden arches were combined together to form the M. The McDonalds name was added to the logo in 1968.AppleThere are different stories behind Apples logo. The first logo was a reference to the religious story of Adam and Eve, in which the apple represented the
5、fruit of the Tree of Knowledge. One year later, the second logo was designed in 1977 by Steve Jobs and Ronald Wayne, and it described Sir Isaac Newton sitting under an apple tree. This logo didnt stay long. One year later it was replaced almost immediately by graphic designer Rob Janoffs “rainbow ap
6、ple”, a rainbow-colored silhouette(轮廓) of an apple with a bite taken out 2of it. And then the rainbow-colored apple was replaced by the one-colored logo in 1998. It has not been changed so far.Mercedes BenzThe Mercedes Benz logo, which was originally created by Gottlieb Daimler in 1909, consists of
7、a simple description of a three-pointed star that represents its rule of the land, the sea and the air. The company was founded by Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach. Mercedes is the name of Maybachs elder daughter, while Benz came as a result of a combination with Benz, Cie and DMG in 1926.Adidas
8、The Adidas logo, which was created by the founder of the company Adi Dassler, represents mountains, pointing towards the challenges that are seen ahead and goals that can be achieved. The logo was used for the first time in 1967.1. What does the author think of the stories of the great logos?A. They
9、 are boring. B. They are out of date.C. They are attractive. D. They are practical.2. We can learn that Apples present logo is .A. the religious story of Adam and Eve. B. a bitten apple with only one color.C. Newtons sitting under an apple tree. D. the rainbow-colored bitten apple.3. Which of the fo
10、llowing time orders describes the births of the great logos?A. Mercedes Benz - McDonalds - Nike - Apple.B. Nike - McDonalds- Apple- Mercedes Benz.C. McDonalds Apple- Nike- Mercedes Benz.D. Nike- Mercedes Benz - McDonalds- Apple.BPoet William Stafford once said that we are defined more by the detours
11、 in life than by the narrow road toward goals. I like this image. But it was quite by accident that I discovered the deep meaning of his words.For years we made the long drive from our home in Seattle to my parents home in Boise in nine hours. We traveled the way most people do: the fastest, shortes
12、t, easiest road, especially when I was alone with four noisy, restless kids who hate confinement and have strong opinions about everything.Road trips felt risky, so I would drive fast, stopping only when I had to. 3We would stick to the freeways and arrive tired.But then Banner, our lamb was born. H
13、e was rejected by his mama days before our planned trip to Boise. I had two choices: leave Banner with my husband, or take him with me. My husband made the decision for me.That is how I found myself on the road with four kids, a baby lamb and nothing but my everlasting optimism to see me through. We
14、 took the country roads out of necessity. We had to stop every hour, let Banner shake out his legs and feed him. The kids chased him and one another. Theydget back in the car breathless and energized, smelling fresh from the cold air.We explored side roads, catching grasshoppers in waist-high grass.
15、 Even if we simply looked out of the car windows at baby pigs following their mother, or fish leaping out of the water, it was better than the best ride down the freeway. Here was life and new horizonsWe eventually arrived at my parents doorstep astonishingly fresh and full of stories.I grew brave w
16、ith the trip back home and creative with my disciplining technique. On an empty section of road, everyone started quarreling. I stopped the car, ordered all kids out and told them to meet me up ahead. I parked my car half a mile away and read my book in sweet silence.Some road trips are by necessity
17、 fast and straight. But that trip with Banner opened our eyes to a world available to anyone adventurous enough to wander around and made me realize that a detour may uncover the best part of journeyand the best part of yourself.4Why did the author use to take freeways to her parents home?AIt was le
18、ss tiring. BIt would befaster and safer.CHer kids would feel less confined. DShe felt better with other drivers nearby.5The author stopped regularly on the country roads to _Atake care of the lamb Btake a deep breathCrelax in the fresh air Dlet the kids play with Banner6What does the author discover
19、 from the trip according to Paragraph 6?AFreeways are where beauty hides.BGetting close to nature adds to the joy of life.CEnjoying the beauty of nature benefits ones health.4DOne should follow side roads to watch wild animals.7What could be the best title for the passage?AThe Road to Bravery BCreat
20、ivity out of NecessityCCharm of the Detour DRoad Trip and Country LifeCWhatever happened to the familiar scene from the past of children playing “tag(捉人游戏)” in the streets while their parents chatted with the neighbors over the garden fence? This picture is fading fast today, as children are now lea
21、ving the streets in favor of a screen.Several organizations are attempting to change this situation. One of these organizations is Play England, which aims to improve opportunities for children to play outside. A leading figure in the campaign is 50-year-old Adrian Voce, who has childhood memories o
22、f days spent in the “Big Woods” near his house with his older brothers. “We were given a packed lunch and told not to talk to strangers. I can still remember wandering in and out of each others houses.” he says.However, it is not only the children that Mr. Voce and his organization have to convince.
23、 In many cases the parents themselves block his efforts. A survey in 2014 found that 85 percent of adults agreed that it was important for children to be able to play safely in the road or street where they live. However, many of them were not prepared to park their cars an extra 50 meters away from
24、 their homes.Mr. Voces attempts to encourage children to play outside include the organization of campaigns like National Playday. Hundreds of communities all over the country take part in this effort, yet it can take a lot of people to give children a taste of what it is like to play in the streets
25、. On one street in Aldershot last year there were five policemen, three community support officers, a traffic management crew, a closed-circuit television van, and a team of “play workers.”Society today has changed to such an extent that children do not feel safe on the streets and their parents no
26、longer feel comfortable about letting them play there. It is not only the appeal of computers and video games that has driven children inside, but also the presence of traffic, crime, and violent 5young people. However, thanks to the efforts of people like Adrian Voce, it may not be too late to turn
27、 back the clock.8. What kind of feeling does Adrian Voce show when he looks back on his childhood?A. Regret B. Shame C. Delight D. Surprise9. Why does the author say the parents themselves block Mr. Voces efforts?A. They dont want their children to be outside.B. They are worried about the safety of
28、the streets.C. They are not optimistic about Mr. Voces campaign.D. They wont make the street safer for their children to play in.10. What can we learn about National Playday?A. It has rapidly spread to other countries.B. A lot of people are needed to make it work.C. It has not lived up to the organi
29、zers expectations.D. It aims to call on parents to play with their children.11. What is the authors attitude towards children playing in the streets?A. Worried. B. Hopeful. C. Unclear D. Shocked. DA company in San Francisco, California, has found a way to turn used plastic bottles into womens shoes.
30、Every day, millions of Americans drink water and other liquids from plastic bottles. More than 60 million of them are thrown away each day. Many of the plastic bottles end up in landfills or are burned with other waste products.A San Francisco start-up company called Rothys, however, turns this plas
31、tic waste into environmentally friendly shoes. Roth Martin is the companys co-founder. He explains how they turn plastic into soft material for womens feet. They take the plastic, clean it, and break it down into small pieces. Then they press them through a device that makes soft fibers. Those fiber
32、s are then combined together. This is done by a 3D machine. It is designed to reduce waste while making the shoes. The knitted stuff and the inner part of the shoe are then attached to the shoes outer part, called the sole. This outer sole is also made from environmentally friendly material: respons
33、ibly sourced no-carbon rubber.Rothys shoes are sold online. They are flat shoes, with either a rounded 6or pointed toe. They come in different colors and designs. They cost either $ 125 or $ 145 per pair, depending on the design. After American actress Gwyneth Paltrow discovered them last year, the
34、demand for the shoes grew. Martin says there is no shortage of material to fill that demand. “Were not going to run out of water bottles any time soon. So we have a limitless supply of material, and I think that is a good sign for our future.” When the environmentally friendly shoes wear out, custom
35、ers can return them at no cost to a company that uses the recycled material to make other products.For now, the shoes are only available to be shipped in the United States. However, the company says it will add international shipping in the near future. 12. How are used plastic bottles usually dealt
36、 with? A. They are used to make shoes. B. They are buried or burned. C. They are changed into soft materials. D. They are returned to factories for reuse.13. What does the underlined word “knitted” in the third paragraph mean? A. Combined. B. Fixed. C. Spotted. D. Repaired.14. Which of the following
37、 directly helped to increase the sales of Rothys shoes? A. The design and color. B. The reasonable price.C. The companys advertisement. D. The star power of Gwyneth Paltrow.15. What is the purpose of the text? A. To advertise a new kind of shoes. B. To introduce a new way of recycling plastic waste.
38、 C. To describe the process of making shoes.D. To stress the importance of environmental protection.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。Although problems are a part of our lives, it certainly doesnt mean that 7we let them rule our lives forever. One day or the other,
39、 youll have to stand up and say problem, I dont want you in my life.16 Problems with friends, parents, girlfriends, husbands, and children the list goes on. Apart from these, the inner conflicts within ourselves work, too. These keep adding to our problems. Problems come in different shapes and colo
40、rs and feelings.But good news is that all problems can be dealt with. Now read on to know how to solve your problems.Talk, it really helps. What most of us think is that our problem can be understood only by us and that no talking is going to help. 17 Talking helps you move on and let go.Write your
41、problems. 18 When you write down your problems, you are setting free all the tension from your system. You can try throwing away the paper on which you wrote your problems. By doing this, imagine yourself throwing away the problems from your life.Dont lose faith and hope. No matter what you lose in
42、life, dont lose faith and hope. Even if you lose all your money, family，you should still have faith. 19 Your problems arent the worst. No matter what problem you get in life, therere another one million people whose problems are huger than yours. 20 Your problems might just seem big and worse, but i
43、n reality they can be removed.Go about and solve your problems because every problem, however big or small, always has a way out.A. When we have a problem, a pressing, critical, urgent, life-threatening problem, how do we try and solve it?B. But the truth is that when you talk about it, youre settin
44、g free the negative energies that have been gathering within you. CHaving a personal diary can also be of huge help if you dont want a real person to talk with.DWe can often overcome the problem and achieve the goal by making a direct attack.EOf course, weve been fighting troubles ever since we were
45、 born.8FWith faith and hope, you can rebuild everything that you lose.GTell yourself: when they can deal with them, why cant I?第二部分：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。Many years ago, I was working in an office in Halifax, Nova Scotia
46、. We had large _21_ that look out over a busy street. I was standing by one of those windows one day when a woman in a _22_ car looked up and made eye contact. Naturally I _23_. As she turned and tried to identify me, a quiet laugh_24_my lips. My co-workers began taking an interest, and stood back w
47、atching the _25_ I received, and laughing happily. Then the stress of work was _26_ away.Christmas approached, and job _27_ were announced. Several of my co-workers were losing their jobs, and everyone was _28_. While I was working a night shift, a red jacket , a box of foam packing and strips of ta
48、pe in the corner caught my _29_. They could be Santas jacket and beard! Then I folded a red file into a hat and tied the _30_ to it. With the red jacket , a Santas Costume appeared.The next day I walked _31_down into the office in the costume. My co-workers _32_around me and laughed for the first time in weeks. Suddenly, my boss came to me, _33_, shook his head and then left. I feared_34_. Then the phone rang.With a bead of sweat _35_ my forehead, I entered the boss office . _36_, he laughed: “Thanks, Mike! Its been hard to enjoy the Christmas season. Thanks for the laugh. I _37_
