1、1平罗中学 20182019 学年度第一学期期中考试试卷高二英语第 I 卷 （选择题，共 100 分）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 wont Jeff go? A. To the school. B. To the bookstore. C. To the post office.2. How many
2、students failed the exam?A. Four. B. Thirty-nine. C. Forty-three.3. What does the man mean?A. Kate is very popular. B. Kate is a child. C. Kate got a big surprise.4. What are the woman want the man to do?A. Have a rest. B. Drink some water. C. Water the flowers.5. Who is Susan?A. The tall one next t
3、o the door. B. The one with the package. C. The one with the suitcase.第二节（共 15 小题，每小题 1.5 分，共 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 至 7 题6. Why did the woman get a traffic ticket?A. She drive
4、 too fast. B. She ran the red light. C. She parked in the wrong place.7. How long did it take the woman to get home?2A. About 10 minutes. B. About 20 minutes. C. About half an hour.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题8. Who are the two speakers?A. College teachers. B. New college students. C. Teacher and student .
5、9. Which class hasnt Jenny had?A. Chemistry. B. History. C. English.10. What does the girl think of her classes?A. They are difficult. B. They are boring. C. They are far apart.听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题11. What does the woman think of Mikes weekend?A. Exciting. B. Boring. C. Tiring.12. Why didnt Mike s
6、tay there for a long time?A. He had to take an exam. B. He had to see a teacher. C. He had to work on a paper.13. What didnt Mike do on the beach?A. Play volleyball. B. Go swimming. C. Go fishing.听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 16 题14. What will the woman do on Thursday?A. Have a family dinner. B. Have a birthday
7、 party. C. Look after her dad.15. When will they meet?A. At 12:30 p.m. on Friday. B. At 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday. C. At 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday.16. What does the man look like now?A. He is a little taller. B. He is a little thinner. C. He has less hair.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题17. What does Kate teach?A
8、. Music. B. Writing. C. Physical training.318. When do classes begin every day?A. At 7:40. B. At 8:00. C. At 8:10.19. How often does Kate have a conference with parents? A. Once a month. B. Twice a month. C. Once a term.20. What does Kate do after school? A. Go home. B. Correct the homework. C. Play
9、 sports with students.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，并在答案卷上将该项涂黑。A Letter OneDear Editor,After I finish my homework, I often go online and chat with my friends. Sometimes I play computer games. But my parents hate to see me playing games on th
10、e computer. Maybe they have heard too much news about how QQ and computer games harm children. Once I went to a net bar(网吧) to play games after school. But after that I told my parents that I was playing basketball at school. I said so because I didnt want to make them unhappy. I feel bad about it.
11、However, I need to rest for a while by playing computer games after studying for a long time. I really want my parents to understand that. Do foreign parents do the same to their children? Please help me.Li Ping, BeijingLetter TwoDear Li Ping,I dont think its strange for parents to keep their childr
12、en away from anything bad. Foreign parents will do the same as your parents! They may not 4let their children watch TV for too long a time, or like your parents, they dont want their children to play computer games.Talk to your parents and be honest to them, I think. Tell them what you are doing and
13、 why you are doing so to make them understand you. Its never good to do things behind your parents. They arent fools as you think sometimes! Our parents seem to know what is the best for us.Remember: to be honest is the best way.Good luck,Rebecca21.From the passage we can learn that Li Ping often _.
14、A. talks with his friends on the Internet B. plays basketball after schoolC. plays computer games at home D. chats online before homework22.The boy goes online _.A. to get news on QQ B. just to have a restC. to show he hates study D. to make new friends23.The underlined sentence in Letter Two means
15、“_”A. You must do everything in front of your parentsB. You must always listen to your parents carefullyC. You should not do anything that makes your parents worry about youD. You should tell your parents what you do before or after doing it24.The editor thinks _.A. children should play computer gam
16、es in the net bar secretlyB. playing computer game can be very helpful to childrens studiesC. children should be honest and try to make their parents understand themD. foreign parents dont care for their children as much as Chinese parentsBDo you find it difficult to put down your mobile phone?If ye
17、s, youre not alone. These days, many people suffer from the stress of FOMO (fear of missing out). They reach for their mobile phones when they 5wake up in the morning, and for the rest of the day, they constantly check their social media apps for the latest updates.Despite the convenience smart phon
18、es bring, many people struggle with their digital habits. This is why Google introduced an app called Dashboard for Android operating system. This new app includes well-being functions that aim to help users manage the time they spend on their digital devices.It all starts with a birds-eye view. Das
19、hboard allows users to look at all the details of their phone habits. For example, a user can see how many times theyre unlocked their phone and how many times theyre checked their social media apps, as well as how much time they spend on each app every day.Once the users see this information, theyl
20、l be able to make some changes. With the App Timer function, users can set a time limit for how long they can use each app for every day.But even if users become more mindful of their usage, theyre still likely to be drawn in by notification(通知). Such feature automatically(自动地)silences incoming call
21、s and notifications when a user puts their phone face down.If people truly want to make full use of their free time instead of losing hours using their smart phones, these new functions are just one way of doing that.The easiest answer would be just to use your willpower.25.Who are the target users
22、of Dashboard?A. People who know little about smart phones.B. People who have trouble dealing with stress.C. People who are slow at researching of things online.D. People who wish to manage the time they spend on their smart phones.26.What can Dashboard do?A. Lock the phone at a certain time. B. Limi
23、t some apps to certain users.C. Limit the time certain apps can be used. D. Silence app notifications 6at night.27.The underlined word “mindful” in Paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to _A. disappointed B. careful C. prepared D. creative28.What does the author think of Dashboard?A. Its not very usefu
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29、ral cleaning experience is necessary. Pay:$15 per hourReply to:job-p3b7u-1365632206craigslist.org or call 800-8197.29.Which of the following position is a full-time job?A. Office manager. B. Babysitter. C. Waiter/waitress. D. Office cleaner.30.If a college girl with some experience caring for childr
30、en wants to apply for a job, where should she send an email?A.job-p3b7u-1365632206craigslist.orgB.job-tkupe-1329358152craigslist.orgCD31.What can we learn from the passage?A. The office cleaner has to work three hours each day.B. Experience is necessary for all these four jobs.C.A babysitter earns $
31、5 more than an office cleaner per hour.D. One can apply for a waiter or waitress by telephone.DIn the office of the German prime minister Angela Merkel, there is a picture of Catherine the Great, the legendary(传奇的) Russian Empress. When asked why she has the picture, Merkel says, “She was a strong w
32、oman”. Many say the same of Merkel.The most powerful woman in the world, according to US Forbes magazine, was in China last week. She came to discuss trade and environmental issues with Chinas top leaders. Germanys first woman leader is known as a brave and 8practical statesman(政治家).Even since her t
33、ime at school, she had the habit of getting everything in order. Every day before doing her homework she would clean the desk and think about what to do next. “I prefer a long time for full preparations to make my decision. But once I decide, I will stand up for what I believe, ”Merkel said. Perhaps
34、 it was good habits that helped her do well in her studies. At 32, she got a doctor degree in physics and then she worked as a researcher.However, the life of a scholar couldnt put off her love of politics. While working in labs, Merkel took time off to read political books and at last joined a poli
35、tical party. “Her calmness helped her stand out in the party. She could always find a way out while others felt hopeless, ”said one of her old friends.In her first big political job as Minister for the Environment in 1994, her scientific background proved very useful. In 2005 she became Germanys you
36、ngest prime minister since the second World War.Now half way through her four-year term, the 53-year-old woman has made a name for herself both in Germany and abroad. At the EU summit(欧盟峰会) in 2005 when France quarreled with Britain over the EU budget(预算), some people believed the EU was close to br
37、eaking down. But Merkel didnt give up. She shuttled(穿梭)between the heads of the two powers and had them reached an agreement.“Strength comes from composure(镇定)and courage. Many people say I am a strong woman. But I would rather say I have perseverance, ”said Merkel.32.Why does Merkel put a picture o
38、f Catherine the Great on the wall of her office?A. Because Catherine the Great is beautiful. B. Because Merkel wants to be a strong woman too.C. Because Merkel likes the drawing skill of it. D. Because it is very expensive.33.What is the correct order of the following events?9a. became the German Ch
39、ancellor (总理)b. got a doctorate (博士学位) in physics and then she worked as a researcherc. joined a political partyd. took part in the EU summite. worked as Minister for the EnvironmentA. bcade B. cbdae C. bcead D. cbaed34.Which statement is NOT true according to the passage?A. Merkel usually hurries t
40、o make a decision when facing difficulties.B. At the EU summit in 2005, the relationship between French and Britain was in tension(紧张).C. Merkel is a well-known leader all over the world.D. She is outstanding because of her calmness.35.What is the best title for the passage?A. An excellent lecturer
41、B. Germanys iron ladyC. The change of a scholar D. The youngest chancellor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。How to Pick a Good BookIts not news that we spend more time texting and surfing online than ever. But a recent study shows that more teenagers are reading goo
42、d old-fashioned and ink-on-paper books. Reading is a good way to widen your knowledge and learn about yourself. You probably know how to find the best application programs for your phone. _36_Start with your interestsReading on your own isnt like reading for school. _37_It could be ancient martial a
43、rts, computers, or fashion design. If you can name the subject, you can find books about it.Find your “type” 10_38_ Books of fiction, like novels or short-story collections, can transport you to another world or help you to imagine something beyond your own experience. Not all fiction is the same. T
44、ry some different types of fiction and see which one you prefer. Non-fiction books give you the “who”, “what”, “when” and “why” of something. They tell stories using facts, but that doesnt mean they are dull.Read the “blurb(简介 )”The reviews and quotes on the back and inside covers of many books are
45、known as “blurbs”. These comments not only give you an idea of what the book is about, but also help you to pick out future books. If you find a book you really like, take a minute to read the blurb and see which authors praised the book. _39_40_Your local library can provide you with a lot of great
46、 books. Explain your interests and mention any writer you like, and the librarian can point you towards books that you will like. Then you can enjoy what youre reading in a quiet place.A. Often, they will have similar styles, and you might find you like books by those authors, too.B. You can pick so
47、mething that suits your interests.C. Read in a quiet place.D. Do you prefer fiction or non-fiction?E. Ask an expert.F. It is necessary to work out what the book is mainly about before reading.G. But do you know how to pick a book that you will really like?第三部分：英语知识运用 （共两节，满分 50 分）第一节：完形填空（共 20 小题; 每
48、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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。11I was tired and hungry after a long day of work. When I walked into the living room, my 12-year-old son looked _41_ at me and said, “I love you.” I didnt know what to say. _42_ several seconds all I could do was to stand there and _43_ down at him. My first thought was that he must need _44_ with his homework or he was trying to _45_ me for some news. Finally I asked, “What was that all about?”“Nothing.” He said, “My teacher said we should _46_ our parents that w
