1、- 1 -湖北省沙市中学 2018-2019 学年高二英语上学期第五次双周考试题第一部分听力（共两节，满分 30 分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节听下面 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 does the woman want to go?A. To Oxford. B. To Liverpool. C. To London.2. How many
2、people will go to the tennis game?A. 2. B. 3. C. 4.3. What does the woman ask the boy to do after school?A. Put away his school bag. B. Move the kitchen table. C. Hang up his coat.4. What do we know about Linda Rivera?A. She went traveling. B. She started a company. C. She was fired.5. What does the
3、 man mean?A. He prefers cold weather. B. He has had a difficult week.C. The temperature was good last week.第二节听下面 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、7 题。6. How will the man choose the music?A. By let
4、ting a person decide on it.B. By asking people for their advice.- 2 -C. By allowing everyone to bring a piece.7. What is the woman going to do?A. Help prepare for the party.B. Tell the man a phone number. C. Ask Sonia for some information.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8. What will the woman do first?A. Wash a
5、car. B. Go shopping. C. Do her homework.9. When does the conversation take place?A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Colleagues. B. Schoolmates. C. Brother and sister.11. What does the woman think of the show?A. Inspi
6、ring. B. Unusual. C. Cool.12. Which part did the woman like best about the show?A. Designer wear. B. Clothes recycling. C. Live models.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. French music. B. French clothes. C. French teens.14. What does Veronique like to do in her s
7、pare time?A. Collect albums. B. Visit music stores. C. Enjoy French songs.15. What does Veronique usually have for lunch?A. Hamburgers. B. Sandwiches. C. Chips.16. Why does Veronique like the silver jacket?A. Its up-to-date. B. Its classic and lovely. C. Its unique听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. What is
8、 being held in the new sports stadium?A. A match. B. A concert. C. A meeting.18. What is the disadvantage of the City Theatre?- 3 -A. It has limited space. B. Its too old to look good. C. Its air-conditioning doesnt work.19. Which place is normally out of the route of the Cititours bus?A. Victoria P
9、ark. B. The City Theatre. C. The Market Place.20. What does the speaker recommend visitors to do in the end?A. See animals in the city centre.B. Go to the High Street.C. Visit some shops.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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AStay-at-ho
10、me or working mom?Nowadays, there is a heated discussion: Which is worthwhile, being a full time working or a stay-at-home mum? Readers share their opinions and youre welcome to add yours.Catherine (China)I love being a stay-at-home mom. In the beginning it was truly rough for me from being a workah
11、olic(工作狂) to staying at home. Yet, I did not want my child to face growing up with both parents at work. So after discussing it with my husband, we decided that I would be the one to stay at home. Now, our daughter is soon to be 3 years old, and has an amazing personality. Its not for everyone but i
12、t is very rewarding in the long term.Sassy(Canada)Taking care of children is a temporary job, and children will grow up and leave. The longer women are out of the workplace, the harder it is to enter it. Women need to realize and accept that you do not want to be dependent on anyone - 4 -for basic f
13、ood, clothes and shelter. It has been hard to work and take care of my kids but I make it work.Cynthia (US)Some days I think we shouldnt give up on our careers. And some days Im jealous of the moms who get to stay home or at least work part time. Im the only one that supports the family, so there wi
14、ll never be an option for me. I have the career and title Ive always wanted but now I cant help but think its at the expense of precious time with my family.Celina (US)Being a stay-at-home mom isnt always easy, but it is worth it! Being there with my children means they are getting the exact love an
15、d care I want them to have. We do not have a lot of money, but weve sacrificed to make it possible. 21. What can we learn about Catherine?A. She stayed at home because she was tired about her job.B. Her husband agreed with her staying at home.C. Her daughter was very naughty.D. She accustomed hersel
16、f to staying at home easily.22. How many working moms in this passage?A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 423. Which one is NOT true?A. Celina feels dissatisfied with the life now.B. Cynthia has no other choice but to get a job.C. Sassy is determined to be an independent woman.D. Catherine thinks that being a stay-at
17、-home mom is worthwhile.BThe year 1814 was deeply troubling for most Americans. The country was in war. Two years previously, a group of congressmen (议员) had persuaded President James Madison to declare war on Great Britain for frequently attacking American sailors from the merchant ships. American
18、armies fell into terrible defeats - 5 -along the Canadian border and British troops were ready to invade New York. The small shy president didnt seem able to hold the country together.But his wife, Dolley, already famous as a Washington hostess, showed a spirit of the nation that won many peoples ad
19、miration. Already many people were calling her the First Ladyshe was the first to be called that name.When a British fleet (战舰) landed troops in Maryland to attack Washington, D.C., Dolley refused to leave. “Im determined not to go until I heard Mr. Madison is safe,” she said.In the face of frighten
20、ing disaster, Dolley stood her ground. A messenger covered with dust arrived from the battlefield, telling her to flee. Once more, Dolley refused. Finally, a close friend, Major Charles Carroll, persuaded her to depart. As they left, Dolley realized the White Houses splendid portrait of George Washi
21、ngton would fall into the enemys hands. She refused to take another step until the servants gave it to two men who promised to care for it. Seeing the original copy of the Declaration of Independence in a display case, she insisted on taking it with her.The British arrived a few hours later and burn
22、ed the White House and many other government buildings. Americans wondered if the government would fall down. This defeatist mood changed when reporters began writing about the courage Dolley Madison had displayed in the White House. Referring to Dolleys deeds, a Baltimore weekly paper declared: “Th
23、e spirit of the nation is aroused!” A few days later, the citizens and soldiers of Baltimore fiercely resisted a night-long attack and forced the British fleet to withdraw. That battle was followed by a series of victories, which persuaded the British to abandon the war.When the troops paraded throu
24、gh Washington, D.C., First Lady Madison was there standing beside her husband, accepting their cheers.24. Why did James Madison decide to take action against Great Britain? Because .A. the British betrayed him two years ago. B. the enemy attacked his sailors repeatedly.- 6 -C. his country got into g
25、reat trouble at home. D. he wanted to break away from the British.25. What was possibly the most important for Dolley?A. The White House. B. A Baltimore weekly paper.C. The Declaration of Independence. D. The portrait of George Washington.26. What can be inferred about the Americans victories agains
26、t Great Britain?A. Madison commanded the Americans to win the war .B. The British were so incompetent as to give up the war.C. Dolleys courage inspired the Americans to fight bravely.D. The Americans were always confident to defeat the enemy.27. What would be the best title for the passage?A. A Clas
27、sic Battle. B. The First Lady.C. A War Won by a Great Women D. A Nation Ruined by a Woman CRoad congestion(拥塞) in large Australian cities costs more than A$16 billion a year. Economists have long argued the best way to improve traffic flow is to charge drivers for their contribution to road congesti
28、on. However, the question is: what would the best charges be? In 2015-2016, Transurban Group carried out the Melbourne Road Usage Study (MRUS) to answer these questions. Well-targeted charges ease congestionThe MRUS tested three simple charges: a distance-based charge of 10 cents per kilometre a tim
29、e-of-day charge of 15 cents per kilometre at peak times and 8 cents at other times a distance-plus-cordon(禁区) charge where drivers were charged 8 cents per kilometre at all times plus A$8 if they entered the inner city.- 7 -Our working paper, Can Road Charges Alleviate Congestion?, evaluates the raw
30、 data:Charges that vary by time of day were most effective at reducing driving at congested times. Driving in the weekday peak hours of 7am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm reduced by 10% during these periods.While a 10 cent charge on distance travelled did reduce driving, this was mainly outside the congested
31、 inner city and at off-peak times.The evidence shows most drivers who enter the CBD (Central Business District) are willing to pay higher weekday charges. But less than 5% of the drivers make over half of the trips into the area.Congestion-based charges can be a more effective way to fund roads than
32、 fuel taxes and registration fees.Fuel taxes make up almost half of the annual road bill in Australia. Its a distance-based fee, but more fuel-efficient vehicles, like hybrid(混合动力) vehicles, pay less per kilometre travelled. Yet, although hybrids contribute less to air pollution, they increase conge
33、stion just as much. And congestion is a much greater shared economic cost than vehicle air pollution.Registration fees make up most of the remaining road bill. These provide no motivation to reduce congestion.Fuel taxes and registration fees put an unfair burden on low-income families in the outer s
34、uburbs. Our research shows these families would be better off if roads were funded more by congestion charges.Field experiments help get the settings rightSo what is the best congestion charge? Before widespread road use charges are adopted, we would like to see more field experiments like the MRUS
35、to find answers to some questions. Would it be better to combine a time-of-day charge with targeted locations? How effective would it be to charge more for using highly congested main roads at peak times? - 8 -The MRUS shows field experiments can help us design better road use charges. Families took
36、 it seriously and were positive about their involvement in field experiments.28. Which of the following statements about the three charges is right?A. They are targeted at reducing peoples travel costs.B. They are designed based on the time, distance or location.C. Their high charge discourages driv
37、ers from entering the CBD.D. They effectively reduce driving mainly at off-peak times. 29. What might be the best subtitle for the blank?A. Road use charges could be fairerB. Road use charges might be an economic burden C. There must be alternatives to congestion chargesD. Congestion charges can wor
38、sen air pollution30. It can be inferred from the last paragraphs that _.A. whether road use charges can work is questionableB. field experiments can solve the problem of road congestion C. families were skeptical about field experiments D. the existing congestion charge has room for improvement31. T
39、he main purpose of the passage is to _.A. give a definite answer about what the best congestion charge is B. advocate widespread road use charges in all Australian citiesC. confirm road user charging is the best way to easing congestionD. present study findings on how road use charges ease congestio
40、nDThis years flu season is pretty scary. To try to minimize the effects, public officials are still urging anyone who hasnt yet gotten their flu shot to get one as soon as possible. However, even if every single person got a shot in the arm, the vaccine(疫苗)with its excellent 36 percent effectiveness
41、would not prevent everyone from getting infected with the annoying virus. - 9 -Knowledge is power, so heres what goes on in your body when you come down with the flu.The influenza virus primarily attacks your nose, throat, and the tubes that lead to your lungs. But the flu is so much more than that.
42、 Your muscles ache, your head hurts, and your appetite goes down, among other things. To our surprise, almost all of these symptoms have less to do with the virus itself than with your immune(免疫的)response to them. Unfortunately, the very defense you have in place to get rid of the flu is the reason
43、why you feel so painful when you recover.The virus usually enters through your mouth, typically by way of your hands. But it takes a few days for symptoms to set in. While this process might cause some harm to your nose and throat, its nothing major, and nothing like the symptoms that typically acco
44、mpany a bad or even mild case of the flu.The real fun starts when your immune system begins to fight. Your immune system comes in two parts: the innate system and the adaptive. The innate immune system is essentially an all-purpose tool. As soon as your body senses the presence of any injury or inva
45、der (入侵者), the innate immune system launches into action by producing tiny proteins called cytokines and chemokines. The cytokines reproduce almost immediately and start to attack the virus. This increase in immune cells creates an serious inflammation(炎症) throughout the body. But the worst is still
46、 to come. Meanwhile, the chemokines work with the adaptive immune system to help create T cells. These cells are a special type of white blood cell that works in a much more specific way: They find the influenza virus, identify whats special about it, and create something unique on their surface tha
47、t finds and destroys similar invaders.32. What can we infer from Paragraph 1?A. All the vaccine is not effective.B. No one can avoid catching this years flu.C. This years flu is the most serious one in recent years.D. Public health officials have to use a gun when necessary.- 10 -33. Why do many par
48、ts of your body suffer while youre recovering from a flu?A. Because recovery from illness is painful.B. Because your immune system is working against your defense system.C. Because your body is fighting hard against the flu.D. Because the influenza virus attacks your nose, throat and other parts.34.
49、 The underlined word “fun” in Paragraph 4 can be replaced by .A. joy B. battle C. action D. program35. Whats the main idea of Paragraph 4?A. The fight between innate immune system and the adaptive.B. The categories of immune system.C. The way immune system works.D. The process of the development of immune system.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。Stress is a state of being upset that happens when people are under pressure. As students, the pressure comes mainly from daily life and study.In fact, every
