1、1四川省遂宁二中 2018-2019 学年高二英语上学期半期考试试题（考试时间: 120分钟 总分: 150分）本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分，共2张8页。考生作答时，将答案答在答题卡上（答案注意事项见答题卡），在本试卷上答题无效。考试结束后，将本试题卷和答题卡一并交回。第I卷第一部分 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（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
2、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. When is the meeting?A. On Thursday. B. On Friday. C. On Saturday.2. What did the girl do last night?A. She did her homework. B. She watched TV. C. She had a talk.3. What can we know about the man?A. He likes music. B. He likes challenges. C. He likes singing.4
3、. What does the woman learn in college?A. Learning communication.B. International trade.C. Computer science.5. How long is the swimming pool open today?A. 10 hours. B. 11 hours. C. 12 hours.第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 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
4、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. Whats wrong with the man? A. He has a headache. B. He has a toothache. C. He has a stomachache.7. When can the man see the doctor?A. Tomorrow afternoon. B. The day after tomorrow. C. This afternoon.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 9 题。8. How does the w
5、oman feel at first?A. Angry. B. Nervous. C. Happy.9. Where will the woman meet Jack this afternoon?A. In the square. B. At the restaurant. C. At the park.2听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。 10. When did the man take the photo on the wall?A. Last week. B. Last month. C. Last year.11. What are the mans photos mo
6、stly about?A. Flowers and trees. B. Rivers and beaches. C. Smiling faces.12. What will the speakers do next?A. Play badminton. B. Play basketball. C. Take some photos.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. Where did the man go yesterday?A. The National Zoo. B. The Beihai Park. C. The Forbidden City.14. What did
7、 the man do yesterday afternoon?A. He went for a walk. B. He rode a horse. C. He took some photos.15. What did the man do in that bar?A. He sang a song. B. He had a dance. C. He made some friends.16. Why did the woman call the man?A. To borrow his bike. B. To give his book back. C. To have some coff
8、ee with him.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. Whats the winners key to success?A. Being happy.B. Working very hard.C. Stopping blaming others.18. What will the winners do if their cars broke down?A. Call for help. B. Be angry at the car. C. Have a rest.19. What should you do to deal with an irresponsible
9、colleague?A. Shout at him. B. Work with others. C. Tell him to be responsible.20. What do the winners take problems as?A. Blocks on the way. B. Excuses for their failures.C. Chances for self-development.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。AMy ne
10、ighbors eight-year-old daughter used to stay in the countryside, her native place. Recently her parents brought her to town to live with them. Wild and uneducated, she would swear or use dirty words when she was displeased. Sometimes she went so far as to roll on the ground, to the shock of all peop
11、le around. Her parents tried to tame her by beating and kicking, only to result in more violent outbursts. Finally they became thoroughly disappointed with her.One day their next-door neighbor, a retired woman teacher, gave the girl a snow-white dress, which was very beautiful. It immediately caught
12、 the girls 3eyes and made them shine brightly.The girl put on the dress and became quite another person. She no longer abused or hit others, even less rolled on the floor. She knew running wild was beneath her in such a beautiful dress. Since then the girl has been gentle, neat, and lovely.The story
13、 set me thinking a lot. Perhaps everyone has a beautiful dress hidden somewhere in his or her heart. Only some people are not aware of it, forget it or give it up. Beauty is a power force or weapon-thats something unrealized by many of us. It can arouse fine qualities that humans are born with but h
14、ave so far hidden somewhere. It has a soul-shaking influence that is indeed unmatched.21. The little girl behaved badly because _ .A. her parents often bear her . B. she was not properly educatedB. she was not used to life in town D. she was not well dressed.22. The little girl changed greatly becau
15、se of _. A. the encouragement from a teacher B. her parents being strict with her C. her sudden awareness of her beauty D. a beautiful dress given by a teacher23. The passage is written to tell us _ .A. education is important to children. B. beauty exists everywhere. C. beauty can arouse fine qualit
16、ies in us D. children all like beautiful dressesBIs there something that youve always wanted to try but just never had the time？Well, make plans to try it now since you are on summer vacation. Not all vacations call for taking a tour bus to take photos of famous landmarks. Some vacations allow you p
17、lenty of opportunities to learn.The most difficult aspect of a learning vacation may be choosing one because the possibilities are endless. If you enjoy cooking，various companies can take you to Italy, France, Spain, Mexico or even Peru. Once there, you can learn to prepare the local cuisine(烹饪). Tr
18、ips are often planned to fit in with local food festivals or special events.The term “learning vacation” often brings language to mind. The best way to learn a language is in an environment where its spoken. Study Spanish, French or English. Or attempt a more unusual language like Polish, Estonian o
19、r Thai. Youll be able to learn about the country and absorb the culture at the same time.If you are fond of sports, you can polish your skills or learn new ones. Golf and tennis schools welcome players of all levels. If you want a bigger thrill, you can learn to surf, go climbing or race cars. Its e
20、ven possible to learn the art and techniques of bull fighting while on vacation!4You can also discover your inner artist. Many places offer painting classes in different mediums. The scenic locations of the schools offer plenty of subjects that provide inspiration for practice.If you prefer capturin
21、g the world on film, take a photography vacation. Travel with a small group to photograph beautiful animals or scenery. You can also practice your technique on people or at historical sights.Once you decide on a vacation, choose a company carefully. Request names of recent customers you can contact,
22、 and then ask them for an evaluation. The more you know before you go, the better prepared youll be. Then go out and learn something!24. Why is it hard for you to decide on a learning vacation?A. Because therere too many food festivals or events.B. Because it is hard for you to make plans.C. Because
23、 there are many good foods from abroad.D. Because the possibilities are unlimited.25. The advantages of learning a language in its native country is that _.A. the environment is fit for you to use the language. B. you are able to learn the original foreign language. C. you can learn the language and
24、 experience its culture.D. native speakers offer you a lot of chances to practice.26. The structure of the text would be_.27. The purpose of writing the text is to_.A. encourage readers to have a good time relaxing.B. offer some tips on how to enjoy a learning vacation.C. advertise some popular summ
25、er programmes.D. attract more readers to spend summer time learning.CTerrafugia Inc. said Monday that its new flying car has completed its first flight, bringing the company closer to its goal of selling the flying car within the next year. The vehicle named the Transition has two seats, four wheels
26、 and wings that fold up so it can be driven like a car. The Transition, which flew at 1,400 feet for eight minutes last month, can reach around 70 miles per hour on the road and 115 in the air. It flies using a 23-gallon tank of gas and burns 5 gallons per hour in the air. On the ground, it gets 35
27、miles per gallon.Around 100 people have already put down a $10,000 deposit（定金） to get a 5Transition when they go on sale, and those numbers will rise after Terrafugia introduces the Transition to the public later this week at the New York Auto Show. But dont expect it to show up in too many driveway
28、s. Its expected to cost as much as $279,000. And it wont help if youre stuck in traffic. The car needs a runway.Inventors have been trying to make flying cars since the 1930s, according to Robert Mann, an airline industry expert. But Mann thinks Terrafugia has come closer than anyone to making the f
29、lying car a reality. The government has already permitted the company to use special materials to make it easier for the vehicle to fly. The Transition is now going through crash tests to make sure it meets federal safety standards.Mann said Terrafugia was helped by the Federal Aviation Administrati
30、ons (联邦航空管理局) decision five years ago to create a separate set of standards for light sport aircraft, which are lower than those for pilots of larger planes. Terrafugia says an owner would need to pass a test and complete 20 hours of flying time to be able to fly the Transition, a requirement pilots
31、 would find relatively easy to meet.28. What is the first paragraph mainly about?A. The advantages of flying cars. B. The basic data of the Transition.C. The possible market for flying cars. D. The designers of the Transition.29. Why is the Transition unlikely to show up on too many roads?A. It is v
32、ery expensive. B. It is difficult to operate. C. It causes traffic jams. D. It burns too much fuel.30. What is the governments attitude to the development of the flying car?A. The government thinks it is on the way out. B. The government is against it.C. The government sets higher standards to disco
33、urage it D. The government supports it.31. What is the best title for the text?A. Flying Car at Auto Show B. The Transitions First FlightC. Flying Car Closer to Reality D. Pilots Dream Coming TrueDPeople born in winter are more likely to suffer mental health disorders, according to a recent study ca
34、rried out by researchers at Vanderbilt University in Tennessee.Researchers raised baby mice from birth to weaning (断奶) in either “summer” light cycles of 16 hours of light and 8 hours of dark or “winter” cycles of 8 hours of light and 16 hours of dark. A third group experienced 12 hours of light and
35、 12 hours of dark a day.Then half the winter mice stayed in a winter cycle, while half switched to a 6summer schedule. The summer mice were similarly split. The mice raised in equal periods of light and dark were split into three groups, one of which stayed on the 12hour schedule, one of which joine
36、d the winter group, and one of which joined the summer group.After 28 days, it turns out the summerborn mice behaved the same whether they stayed on the summer cycle or switched to winter. But among the winterborn mice, those stayed in winter kept their previous schedule, while those that switched t
37、o summer stayed active for an extra hour and a half, which indicates that mice born and weaned in a winter light cycle showed dramatic disruptions（破坏） in their biological clocks.The finding is the first of its kind in mammals, and it could explain why people born in winter are at higher risk for men
38、tal health disorders.“We know that the biological clock regulates(管理) mood in humans,” said study researcher McMahon. “If the mechanism (机制 ) similar to the one that we found in mice operates in humans, then it could not only have an effect on a number of behavioral disorders, but also have a more g
39、eneral effect on personality.”32. How many groups of mice are there finally in all in the experiment?A. Four. B. Five. C. Six. D. Seven.33. Whats the main idea of the text?A. The biological clock regulates mood in humans.B. Being born in winter has a negative effect on peoples mental health.C. Peopl
40、e born in winter are at higher risk for physical health disorders.D. The length of light will influence the behavior of the mice.34. The underlined word “split”(Paragraph 3) can be replaced by _.A. hit B. torn C. divided D. ended 35. Who is probably the reader of the passage?A. A jobhunter. B. A stu
41、dent in the university. C. An experienced dentist. D. A newlymarried couple.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。Parents are the most important people in our lifeThey influence our lives in so many ways 36 They make us who we areSo all we can do for them is to do somet
42、hing in return for their love. Here are some ways that can help you.7Stop complainingSo dont complain about what you dont haveLearn to appreciate and love what your parents give you； 37 . Being too demanding or being unsatisfied might hurt them. 38 You also need to start making your own decisions wi
43、sely and confidentlyIn other words，take control of your life by deciding what will be good or bad for youLet them see that you are able to do all kinds of things without asking others for helpDo some small things to make them feel lovedOnce in a while, plan a small outing with them, or a surprise gi
44、ft or party. Cook for them or take them out for dinner. 39 Appreciate what they do for youThey take care of your food and your health. They are always ready to get you anything you need and give you the best of everything. 40 Through your words, show them that you value them more than anyone else.A.
45、 Be happy with what your parents give you.B. They teach us almost everything about livingC. It is time for you to say a “thank you” to themD. Seeing you grow up will make your parents proudE. All these little actions that show them your love will make them feel proudF. Spend time with your parents i
46、nstead of surfing the Internet or playing games.G. Take your own decision.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分)第一节 完形填空（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。When the surgeon came out of the operating room, Tina jumped up instantly and asked, “How is my little bo
47、y?”The surgeon said, “Im 41 . We did all we could, but your boy didnt 42 it.” Tina 43 into the chair. The surgeon asked, “Would you like some time with your son before he was transported to the 44 ?” Tina nodded. While saying goodbye, she ran her fingers 45 through his thick curly hair. “ Would you
48、like a lock of (一绺）his hair?” the surgeon asked. Tina nodded yes. The surgeon cut a few hairs, and handed them to Tina. The mother said , “It was Jimmys idea to 46 his body to the university for study. He said it might 47 somebody else. I said no at first, 48 Jimmy said, Mom I wont be using it after
49、 die. Maybe it will help some other little boy spend one more day with his Mom.”“ My Jimmy had a heart of 49 , always thinking of someone else, always wanting to help others if he could,” she went on.8Tina walked out of the hospital. She put the bag with Jimmys 50 on the seat beside her in the car. The drive home was 51 . It was even harder to enter the 52 house. She carried Jimmys belongings
