1、- 1 -甘肃省武威市第六中学 2018-2019 学年高二英语上学期第一次阶段性复习过关考试试题第卷第一部分 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AShenzhen is a shopping paradise for visitors. Following is a list of the most popular shopping areas in the city.North Huaqiang AreaThe most prosperou
2、s shopping area in Shenzhen, it is home to dozens of market places for electronic products, home appliances, timepieces, clothing and jewelry. Some market places each house hundreds of shops, from flagship stores selling big brands to small boutiques where you can bargain.It is also a great place to
3、 dine, with plenty of restaurants offering various Chinese cuisines and foreign brands like Pizza Hut, Hagen Dazs and AijiSen.Dongmen AreaOne of the oldest commercial centers in Shenzhen, this area highlights a walking street flanked by humming stores. It is a good place to buy clothes, handbags, fa
4、shion accessories, jewelry, handicrafts, toys and small electronic gadgets.MixC Shopping MallIt is the citys largest shopping mall and one of the most luxurious, selling clothes, cosmetics and fashion accessories. There is a large indoor ice skating rink, a movie theater and a super market selling m
5、any imported goods. You can also find quite a few foreign restaurant brands here, including Pizza Hut, Starbucks and a Japanese noodle house.ShekouSitting by a beautiful cove in western Nanshan District, this quiet place is frequented by many expatriates living in Shenzhen. There are stores selling
6、antiques, collectibles, handicrafts and souvenirs, as well as bars and restaurants offering Western food.1. What can you do at North Huaqiang Area？A. Skate. B. See a film. C. Buy antiques. D. Eat Chinese food.2. According to the passage, where can you find a large indoor place to skate？A. North Huaq
7、iang Area. B. Dongmen Area.C. MixC Shopping Mall. D. Shekou.3. Where does this passage probably come from？- 2 -A. A travel magazine. B. A museum guide.C. A text book. D. A news report.BI had been working for a company in Australia for more than ten years. I had just found a better job and I knew tha
8、t the manager would be disappointed when I was leaving.I recently became friends with a young man who had just migrated (移民) to Australia to escape war in his homeland. He was unskilled and was finding life difficult as he was unemployed.The manager asked me to introduce someone who I thought could
9、do the job just as well as me, so I took this opportunity to prerare an interview for my new friend. However, in the end, he was not offered the job after the interview.Later, I asked the manager why my friend was turned down. The manager thought that his English was not good enough for the position
10、, but I suggested that my friend will be a good choice for the company since I could train him. I believed that once given the time to learn, he could do the job. After a weeks training, he was employed and was happy with his position.I knew how the terrible war had forced him to leave his homeland
11、and what price he had paid for doing so. I appreciate being able to live in Australia and believe that this appreciation is best proved by offer acts of kindness to people in need of help. The smile of appreciation from this man continues to motivate (激励) me to be kind.4.The reason why the manager w
12、as disappointed when the author left may be that . A. they were close friends and he didnt want him to leaveB. his leaving might cause more workers to leave C. the author had never disagreed with himD. the author was an excellent worker for the company5. His new friend was refused at the interview b
13、ecause . A. he was weak at English B. they were afraid he wouldnt work there longC. he had just migrated from another countryD. he was introduced by the writer who was about to leave the company6.How did the man get the job in the end?A. He insisted that he could do the job wellB. The manager knew h
14、im better and had pity for him.C. He showed his confidence and patience during the interview.D. The author helped train him for the job.7.Which of the following statements might the author agree with?A. The appreciation from a person youve been kind to is the best gift you can get.B. If someone migr
15、ates to a foreign country, knowing English is important.- 3 -C. People who live in other countries have difficulty getting good jobs.D. People should work hard and not give up when they cant find a job.CImagine, one day, getting out of bed in Beijing and being at your office in Shanghai in only a co
16、uple of hours, and then, after a full day of work, going back home to Beijing and having dinner there.Sounds unusual, doesnt it? But its not that unrealistic, with the development of Chinas high-speed railway system. China has an even greater high-speed railway plan to connect the country with South
17、east Asia, and finally Eastern Europe. China is planning to extend(延长) its own high-speed railway network to up to 17 countries in 10 to 15 years, eventually reaching London and Singapore. If Chinas plan for the high-speed railway goes forward, people could rush from London to Beijing within two day
18、s. The new system would still follow Chinas high-speed railway standard. And the trains would be able to go 346 kilometers an hour, almost as fast as some airplanes.Chinas bullet train(高速列车), the one connecting Wuhan to Guangzhou, already has the Worlds fastest average speed. It covers 1,069 kilomet
19、ers in about three hours. Of course, there are some technical challenges to overcome. There are so many issues that need to be settled, such as safety and maintenance(保养) of railway tracks. So, its important to pay attention to every detail. But the key issue is really money. China is already spendi
20、ng hundreds of billions of yuan on longer railway constructionChina prefers that the other countries provide natural resources rather than financial investment. Resources from those countries could flood into China to support development.Itll be a win-win project. For other countries, the railway ne
21、twork will certainly create more opportunities for business, tourism and so on, not to mention the better communication among those countries. For China, such a project would not only connect it with the rest of Asia and bring some much-needed resources, but would also help develop Chinas far west.
22、We predict that in the coming decades, millions of people will move to the western parts, where the land is empty and resources unused. With high-speed trains, people will set up factories and business centers in the west. And theyll trade with Central Asian and Eastern European countries.8. Accordi
23、ng to the passage，the greatest challenge to the new high-speed railway plan is. A. financial problems B. safety of the system C. technical issues D. maintenance of railway tracks9. Whats the authors attitude towards Chinas high-speed railway plan?- 4 -A. Positive B. Negative C. Doubtful D. Critical
24、10. Chinas new high-speed railway plan will be a win-win project because .A. China and the countries involved will get much-needed resources B. China and the countries involved will benefit from the project in various waysC. China will develop its railway system and communication with other countrie
25、sD. the foreign countries involved will develop their railway transportation, business and tourism11. Which of the following might be the best title for the passage? A. International Railway Network B. High-speed Bullet TrainsC. Big Railway Dreams D.New Railway StandardsDI heard many parents complai
26、ning that their teenage children are rebelling(叛逆). I suggested they recall their own teenage years. At that age they would like to be growing away from parents. They preferred to stand on their own two feet. But take a good look at the present rebellion. It seems that teenagers are taking the same
27、way of showing that they disagree with their parents. Instead of going out fighting bravely on their own, most of them are clutching (紧握) at one anothers hands for reassurance.They declare they want to dress as they like. But they all wear the same clothes. They set off in new directions in music. B
28、ut somehow they all end up gathering around listening to the same record. Their reason for thinking or acting in a similar way is that the crowd is doing it. They have come out of their cocoon (蚕茧) into a larger cocoon.It has become harder and harder for a teenager to stand up against the popularity
29、 wave and to go his or her own way. Industry has firmly carved out a teenage market. These days every teenager can learn from the advertisements what a teenager should have and be. And many of todays parents have come to award high marks for the popularity of their children. All this create a great
30、barrier for the teenager who wants to find his or her own path. But the barrier is worth climbing over. The path is worth following. You may want to listen to classical music instead of going to a party. You may want to collect rocks when everyone else is collecting records. You may have some though
31、ts that you dont care to share at once with your classmates. Well, go for it. Find yourself. Be yourself. Popularity will come with the people who respect you for who you are. That is the only kind of popularity that really matters. 12. This passage is aimed at _.A. people who try to understand and
32、respect each other B. readers who try to be popular with people aroundC. parents who try to control and guide their children- 5 -D. teenagers who try to seek for their real selves13. The author doesnt prefer rebelling teenagers _.A. walking a new way on their own B. always turning to friends for hel
33、p C. growing away from parents D. following others blindly14. The phrase “larger cocoon” at the end of the second paragraph refers to _.A. the care and love from parents B. the popular trend in the societyC. the present teenage market D. the fantastic music world15. According to the author, what mig
34、ht happen when a teenager follows his/her own path?A. He/She gets larger collection. B. He/She gains valuable popularity.C. He/She shares fresh thoughts with classmates. D. He/She loses good friends.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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项A good book can be sati
35、sfying. If reading is a habit youd like to get into, there are some ways to develop it.Realize that reading is enjoyable if you have a good book. If you have a difficult book and you are forcing yourself through it, it will seem like a task.16 Set time. You should have some time during every day whe
36、n youll read for at least 5 to 10 minutes. 17 For example, make it a habit to read during breakfast and lunch and even dinner if you eat alone.Always carry a book. 18 When I leave the house, I always make sure to have my car keys and one book at hand. The book stays with me in the car, and I take it
37、 into the office and to appointments and pretty much everywhere I go._19_ Find a place in your home where you can sit in a comfortable chair. Dont lie down unless youre going to sleep. There shouldnt be a television or a computer near the chair, and no music or no noisy family members/roommates. If
38、you dont have a place like this, create one.Reduce television/the Internet. If you really want to read more, try cutting back on time on TV or the Internet. 20 But remember: every minute you reduce of the Internet/TV, you could use for reading. This could create hours of book reading time.A. Whereve
39、r you go, take a book with you. B. Go to bookstores.CHave some good tea or coffee while you read.DFind a quiet place.EThis may be difficult for some people.- 6 -FIf this happens, give up the book and find another one that youll really love.GIt means you will read no matter how busy you are.第 三 节 完 形
40、 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 ， 并 在 答 题 卡 上 将 该 项 涂 黑 。 The fitting-in of Suzy KhanThe first time I saw Suzy Khan, I knew I had to help her. She was really small for her age of 12. The boys in my class
41、 often 21 about her and laughed at her a lot. She would open a book, pretending to read, with tears dropping on the open page.All I knew was that she was an orphan (孤儿) from Africa. She had just been adopted (收养) by a family in town who 22 that the best way for her to learn American ways of life was
42、 to be with American kids. I looked down at this 23 girl, and promised myself that somehow I would help her.But how I would help her 24 in with us? There had to be a 25 .One day, when I went into the classroom, I saw that Suzy had 26 her geography book to a picture of a train, and in her notebook, s
43、he had made a (an) 27 copy.I was surprised and thought that she could do something in the coming 28 show. So, I took her to see the art teacher, Miss Park, and showed her what Suzy had 29 . “Why, its wonderful,” said Miss Park, who then showed us a poster she had painted 30 the talent show. “I need
44、more of these, but I just dont have enough 31 . Could you help me, Suzy?”On the day of the talent show, Suzys 32 were everywhere - all over the hall and all over the school, each one different.“And finally,” said Mr. Brown, the schoolmaster, at the end of the show, “we have a (an) 33 award. Im sure
45、youve all noticed the wonderful posters.” Everyone nodded. “One of your own students 34 them.”I could hear everyone whispering, “Who in our school could draw 35 well?”Mr. Brown waited a while before saying, “ 36 this student worked so hard on the posters, she deserves a 37 , too. Our mystery artist
46、is our new student, Suzy Khan!”Mr. Brown thanked her for all the wonderful posters and gave her a professional artists set. “Thank you,” she cried.I 38 , at that time when I was looking at her excited face, shed probably never 39 anything in her whole life.Everyone started to 40 their hands, Suzy Kh
47、an gave them a shy smile and the applause was deafening (震耳欲聋). I knew then Suzy was going to be all right.- 7 -21. A. joked B. cared C. forgot D. worried22. A. reported B. decided C. complained D.questioned23. A. rich B. proud C. tiny D. popular24. A. come B. fall C. fit D. tie25. A. manner B. patt
48、ern C. choice D. way26. A. read B. taken C. opened D. put27. A. free B. perfect C. final D. extra28. A. art B. talk C. quiz D. talent29. A. colored B. written C. carved D. drawn30. A. at B. after C. for D. around31. A. room B. time C. paper D. interest32. A. gifts B. books C. photos D. posters33. A.
49、 special B. academic C. national D. royal34. A. painted B. found C. printed D. collected35. A. very B. that C. quite D. too36. A. If B. Though C. Unless D. Since37. A. prize B. rank C. rest D. place38. A. replied B. realized C. remembered D. regretted39. A. offered B. valued C. owned D. controlled40. A. clap B. wave C. rais
