1、1山西省山西大学附属中学 2018-2019 学年高二英语上学期期中试题考试时间：90 分钟 满分：100 分第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 30 分） 第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 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。ASummer ActivitiesStudents should read the list with their parents/carers, and select two activities they would like to do. Forms will be available in sc
2、hool and online for them to indicate their choices and return to school. Before choices are finalised, parents/ carers will be asked to sign to confirm their childrens choices.Activity DescriptionMemberof staffCostOutdoor Adventure(OUT)Take yourself out of your comfort zone for a week, discover new
3、personal qualities, and learn new skills. You will be able to take part in a number of activities from canoeing to wild camping on Dartmoor. Learn rock climbing and work as a team, and enjoy the great outdoor environment.Mr. Clemens 140WW IBattlefields and Paris (WBP)On Monday we travel to London. A
4、fter staying overnight in London, we travel on Day 2 to northern France to visit the World War I battlefields. On day 3 we cross into Belgium. Thursday sees us make the short journey to Paris where we will visit Disneyland Paris park, staying until late to see the parade and the fireworks. Our final
5、 day, Friday, sees us visit central Paris and tour the main sights.Mrs. Wilson 425Crafty Four days of product design centred Mrs. Goode 302foxes (CRF) around textiles. Making lovely objects using recycled and made materials. Bags, cushion and decorations Learn skills and leave with modern and unusua
6、l textiles.Potty about Potter (POT)Visit Warner Bros Studio, shop stop to buy picnic, stay overnight in an approved Youth Hostel in Streatley-on-Thames, guided tour of Oxford to see the film locations, picnic lunch outside Oxfords Christchurch, boating on the River Cherwell through the University Pa
7、rks, before heading back to Exeter.Miss Drake 1501. Which activity will you choose if you want to go camping?A. WBP. B. OUT. C. CRF. D. POT.2. What will the students do on Tuesday with Mrs. Wilson?A. Travel to London. B. See a parade and fireworks.C. Visit the WWI battlefields. D. Tour central Paris
8、.3. How long does Potty about Potter last? A. Two days. B. Four days. C. Five days. D. One week. BIn 1812, the year Charles Dickens was born, there were 66 novels published in Britain. People had been writing novels for a century most experts date the first novel to Robinson Crusoe in 1719 but nobod
9、y wanted to do it professionally. The steam-powered printing press was still in its early stages; the literacy (识字) rate in England was under 50%. Many works of fiction appeared without the names of the authors, often with something like “By a lady.” Novels, for the most part, were looked upon as si
10、lly, immoral or just plain bad.In 1870, when Dickens died, the world mourned him as its first professional writer and publisher, famous and beloved, who had led an explosion in both the publication of novels and their readership and whose characters from Oliver Twist to Tiny Tim were held up as mora
11、l touchstones. Today Dickens greatness is unchallenged. Removing him from the pantheon (名人堂) of English literature would make about as much sense as the Louvre selling off the Mona Lisa.3How did Dickens get to the top? For all the feelings readers attach to stories, literature is a numbers game, and
12、 the test of time is extremely difficult to pass. Some 60,000 novels were published during the Victorian age, from 1837 to 1901; today a casual reader might be able to name a half-dozen of them. Its partly true that Dickens style of writing attracted audiences from all walks of life. Its partly that
13、 his writings rode a wave of social, political and scientific progress. But its also that he rewrote the culture of literature and put himself at the center. No one will ever know what mix of talent, ambition, energy and luck made Dickens such a distinguished writer. But as the 200th anniversary of
14、his birth approaches, it is possible and important for our own culture to understand how he made himself a lasting one.4. Which of the following best describes British novels in the 18th century?A. They were difficult to understand. B. They were seen as nearly worthless.C. They were popular among th
15、e rich. D. They were written mostly by women.5. Dickens is compared with the Mona Lisa in the text to stress _.A. his importance in literature B. his interest in modern artC. his success in publication D. his reputation in France6. What is the authors purpose in writing the text?A. To introduce an E
16、nglish novel. B. To remember a great writer.C. To encourage studies on culture. D. To promote values of the Victorian age. CWeve all been there: in a lift, in line at the bank or on an airplane, surrounded by people who are, like us, deeply focused on their smartphones or, worse, struggling with the
17、 uncomfortable silence.Whats the problem? Its possible that we all have compromised conversational intelligence. Its more likely that none of us start a conversation because its awkward and challenging, or we think its annoying and unnecessary. But the next time you find yourself among strangers, co
18、nsider that small talk is worth the trouble. Experts say its an invaluable social practice that results in big benefits.Dismissing small talk as unimportant is easy, but we cant forget that 4deep relationships wouldnt even exist if it werent for casual conversation. Small talk is the grease (润滑剂) fo
19、r social communication, says Bernardo Carducci, director of the Shyness Research Institute at Indiana University Southeast. “Almost every great love story and each big business deal begins with small talk,” he explains. “The key to successful small talk is learning how to connect with others, not ju
20、st communicate with them.”In a 2014 study, Elizabeth Dunn, associate professor of psychology at UBC, invited people on their way into a coffee shop. One group was asked to seek out an interaction (互动) with its waiter; the other, to speak only when necessary. The results showed that those who chatted
21、 with their server reported significantly higher positive feelings and a better coffee shop experience. “Its not that talking to the waiter is better than talking to your husband,” says Dunn. “But interactions with peripheral (边缘的) members of our social network matter for our well-being also.”Dunn b
22、elieves that people who reach out to strangers feel a significantly greater sense of belonging, a bond with others. Carducci believes developing such a sense of belonging starts with small talk. “Small talk is the basis of good manners,” he says.7. What phenomenon is described in the first paragraph
23、?A. Addiction to smartphones. B. Inappropriate behaviours in public places.C. Impatience with slow service. D. Absence of communication between strangers.8. What is important for successful small talk according to Carducci?A. Relating to other people. B. Showing good manners.C. Focusing on a topic.
24、D. Making business deals.9. What does the coffee-shop study suggest about small talk?A. It improves family relationships. B. It raises peoples confidence.C. It makes people feel good. D. It matters as much as formal talk.10. What is the best title for the text?A. Conversation Counts B. Ways of Makin
25、g Small TalkC. Uncomfortable Silence D. Benefits of Small TalkD5Give yourself a test. Which way is the wind blowing? How many kinds of wildflowers can be seen from your front door? If your awareness is as sharp as it could be, youll have no trouble answering these questions.Most of us observed much
26、more as children than we do as adults. A childs day is filled with fascination, newness and wonder. Curiosity gave us all a natural awareness. But distinctions that were sharp to us as children become unclear, we are numb (麻木的) to new stimulation (刺激), new ideas. Relearning the art of seeing the wor
27、ld around us is quite simple, although it takes practice and requires breaking some bad habits.The first step in awakening senses is to stop predicting what we are going to see and feel before it occurs. This blocks awareness. One chilly night when I was hiking in the Rocky Mountains with some stude
28、nts, I mentioned that we were going to cross a mountain stream. The students began complaining about how cold it would be. We reached the stream, and they unwillingly walked ahead. They were almost knee-deep when they realized it was a hot spring. Later they all admitted theyd felt cold water at fir
29、st.Another block to awareness is the obsession (痴迷) many of us have with naming things. I saw bird watchers who spotted a bird, immediately looked it up in field guides, and said, “a ruby-crowned kinglet” and checked it off. They no longer paid attention to the bird and never learned what it was doi
30、ng.The pressures of “time” and “destination” are further blocks to awareness. I encountered many hikers who were headed to a distant camp-ground with just enough time to get there before dark. It seldom occurred to them to wander a bit, to take a moment to see whats around them. I asked them what th
31、eyd seen. “Oh, a few birds,” they said. They seemed bent on their destinations.Nature seems to unfold to people who watch and wait. Next time you take a walk, no matter where it is, take in all the sights, sounds and sensations. Wander in this frame of mind and you will open a new dimension to your
32、life.11. According to Paragraph 2, compared with adults, children are more .A. anxious to do wonders B. sensitive to others feelingsC. likely to develop unpleasant habits D. eager to explore the world around them12. What idea does the author convey in Paragraph 3?A. To stop complaining all the time.
33、 B. To avoid jumping to conclusions6C. To follow the teachers advice. D. To admit mistakes honestly.13. The bird watchers behavior shows that they .A. are very patient in their observation B. are really fascinated by natureC. question the accuracy of the field guides D. care only about the names of
34、birds14. Why do the hikers take no notice of the surroundings during the journey?A. The natural beauty isnt attractive to them.B. The forest in the dark is dangerous for them.C. They focus on arriving at the camp in time.D. They are keen to see rare birds at the destination.15. In the passage, the a
35、uthor intends to tell us we should . A. fill our senses to feel the wonders of the world B. get rid of some bad habits in our daily lifeC. open our mind to new things and ideasD. try our best to protect nature第二节 （共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 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。 Why Do We Get Ang
36、ry？Anger seems simple when we are feeling it, but the causes of anger are various. Knowing these causes can make us examine our behavior, and correct bad habits. The main reasons we get angry are triggering events, personality traits (特征), and our assessment (评估) of situations. 16 Triggering events
37、for anger are so many that to describe them all would take hundreds of pages. However, here are some examples: being cut off in traffic, a deadline approaching, experiencing physical pain, and much more. 17 The reason why someone is triggered by something and others are not is often due to ones pers
38、onal history and psychological traits.Each person, no matter who they are, has psychological imbalances. People who have personality traits that connect with competitiveness and low upset tolerance are much more likely to get angry. 18 Also, sometimes pre-anger does not have to do with a lasting con
39、dition, but rather a temporary state before a triggering event has occurred.719 Sometimes even routine occurrences become sources of pre-anger, or anger itself. Sometimes ignorance and negative (消极的) viewpoints on situations can create anger.20 However, anger can easily turn violent, and it is best
40、to know the reasons for anger to appear in order to prevent its presence. With these main reasons in mind, we can evaluate our level of anger throughout the day and prevent cases of outbursts by comprehending the reasons for our feelings.A. But some types of situations can help us to get rid of the
41、occurrence of anger.B. Our attitude and viewpoint on situations can create anger within us as well.C. Anger is a particularly strong feeling and maybe people think that they have reasons to feel angry. D. Anger is rarely looked upon as a beneficial character trait, and is usually advised to reduce i
42、t.E. Understanding these reasons will control our own anger if we are willing to evaluate ourselves with a critical eye.F. Having these personality traits implies the pre-anger state, where anger is in the background of your mind.G. Not everyone acts the same in response to events, and that is why w
43、hat triggers one person may or may not trigger another.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第 1 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。We have all heard how time is more valuable than money, but is it 21 to have too much?I 22 back in high school I spent most of my day at
44、 school since I also 23 a team sport. By the time I got home, I only had a few hours to do my homework, and I had to do it 24 .When I got into college, things 25 . I suddenly found myself out of class before noon time. Because of all this 26 time, there was no sense of 27 to do my school work immedi
45、ately. I was performing this action of waiting until it later became 28 . Once that happened, I just kept 29 my studying further and further back in my day. Then I got to the point where I was 30 really late at night to get my work done.8One day I 31 a former classmate of mine who was 32 a lot of mo
46、ney running a sideline（副业）. Since his regular job was 33 , I asked him why he just didnt do his sideline full-time. He said without the job, he would 34 have too much time and would just do what I did back in 35 . He said that if he 36 the job, he would lose his 37 to work and succeed.So, try 38 you
47、r time with other work. This is why there is a 39 that if you want something done, ask a 40 person to do it.21. A. true B. possible C. fair D. strange22. A. remember B. admit C. understand D. expect23. A. watched B. loved C. played D. coached 24. A. at last B. of course C. right away D. as usual25.
48、A. happened B. repeated C. mattered D. changed26. A. extra B. difficult C. valuable D. limited27. A. duty B. urgency C. achievement D. direction 28. A. burden B. relief C. habit D. risk29. A. taking B. pushing C. setting D. calling30. A. hanging out B. jogging round C. showing off D. staying up31. A
49、. met B. helped C. treated D. hired32. A. raising B. wasting C. demanding D. making33. A. safe B. boring C. important D. rewarding34. A. simply B. luckily C. hardly D. hopefully35. A. childhood B. town C. college D. business36. A. found B. quit C. accepted D. kept37. A. heart B. chance C. way D. drive38. A. saving B. giving up C. filling up D. 9trading39. A. message B. story C. fact D. saying40. A. busy B. careful C. reliable D. kind第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5
