1、- 1 -新疆生产建设兵团第二中学 2018-2019 学年高二英语上学期期中检测试题第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，40 分）第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，共 30 分）从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，将正确的选项涂在答题卡上。AAzores Destination GuideThe Azores is a region of Portugal thats made up of nine volcanic islands in the North Atlantic Ocean. Compared to many island destinations, the
2、Azores isnt touristy, noisy, or polluted. Instead, travelers can expect to discover untouched nature, fantastic views, and charming villages with rich cultural traditions. Here are the key details you should know to begin planning your trip to the Azores.Must-See AttractionsNature lovers will be thr
3、illed to discover all of the outdoor trips available to them in the Azores, This is a main spot for hiking, diving, fishing, and whale watching. Some of the top outdoor sights to see include the calderas of Lagoa das Sete Cidades and Lagoa das Fumas and Pico Island, where you can climb the tallest m
4、ountain in Portugal. Sao Miguel is the biggest and most populated island, and there are lots of historic homes, restaurants, hotels, and shops here.If You Have TimeTry to visit the Pori of Angra in Terceira, which is a World Heritage Site and close to the hundreds of traditional bullfights that are
5、held every summer. Head to the most westerly island of Flores to see the beautiful coast lined with wildflowers and sheep.Free Things to Do Visit the beach to take a dip in the comfortable 70-degree water Take the five-hour trek lo the peak of volcanic Mount Pico- 2 - Go bird-watching to see some of
6、 the Azores 300+ species of birds Take a walk around the 15th century town of Heroismo to learn about local historyTransportationThe best way to get around the Azores is by car, and there are some really scenic drives to experience here. Buses operate around the islands, but service can be infrequen
7、t and unavailable on Sundays and holidays. Cycling should only be attempted if you are in great shape because the terrain is rugged and steep. Its especially enjoyable to take boat to get from island to island, since most towns have ports and are along the shoreline.1. What is the purpose of the tex
8、t?A. To report some scientific findings. B. To convey an idea of nature protection.C. To provide travelers with information. D. To leach tour guides background knowledge.2. John, fascinated with historic sites, can choose all the following EXCEPT .A. Pico Island B. Sao Miguel C. Angra Fort D. Herois
9、mo Town3. What is the best way to enjoy the scenery around the Azores?A. By car. B. By bus. C. By bike. D. By boat.B Mid-afternoon on a particularly busy Tuesday, I took leave of my desk at work and walked into a local Starbucks only to find a space where neither my clients nor my children would ask
10、 me to do something.Inside, I ran into Kate, a co-worker of mine. The topic of parenthood came up. I complained about how packed my schedule was. From the minute I woke up to the minute I fell asleep, I was constantly in demand and always had someone knocking at the door. But a bit of sadness seemed
11、 to come over Kates face.“Well, my daughters in San Francisco and she doesnt seem to need me at all these days,” Kate said. It was in that moment that I realized although I - 3 -might often feel in high demand, there will come a day when I will actually miss that same stress I then complained about.
12、And as our conversation continued, it turned to our childrens younger years, with Kate smiling proudly, thinking of the little boy and girl she raised who are now a man and a woman. But I noticed her smile was marked with regret. She explained that she often wondered about what she could have done d
13、ifferently when her children were in their earlier years.This got me thinking. Is regret an unfortunate footnote (注脚) to parenthood? With that in mind, I asked six older parents one question: What is your biggest regret from your early days as a parent?It turned out that all of them thought they cou
14、ld have done it better. But, each of them also has a strong, healthy relationship with their kids. Whatever regrets their parents might have had about their upbringing, one thing is clear - it didnt affect them in a meaningful way.The bottom line is, we all feel like we could be doing this parenting
15、 thing better. And quite clearly, years later, were still going to look back and wish we tried things differently. But the past cant be changed, and neither should it.4. What can be inferred from the first three paragraphs?A. Kate had the same problem as the authors.B. The two people had arranged to
16、 meet in the coffee shop.C. The author went to the coffee shop to escape from the pressure around him.D. Kate went to the coffee shop so no one could find her there.5. Why did Kate feel sad and regretful?A. She and her daughter had a fight.B. She hadnt paid enough attention to her kids.C. She though
17、t that she could have done better in raising her kids.D. She was disappointed with her kids performance.6. What did the author find when the author spoke to six older parents?- 4 -A. Some of the parents have a bad relationship with their kids.B. He was moved by the love of these parents for their ch
18、ildren.C. These parents improved their behavior after their kids grew up.D. None of the parents were completely satisfied with the way they raised their kids.7. What is the text mainly about?A. Give more love to your kids.B. Regret for the parenting can be softened by time.C. Nearly all the parents
19、have regretful parenting.D. Never stop learning how to be a good parent from others.CFor decades，research has shown that childrens book not only provide great pleasure to readers ，but they can also play an important role in childrens academic（学业上的）and social successIn 1974，researchers reported that
20、sixthgrade children who had been read to form an early age developed into better readers and valued reading more than did sixth graders who had not been to ，and they expected to continue reading throughout their livesOthers have determined that the more time children spend reading literature（文学作品） ，
21、the better their reading and writing abilities becomeSignificant increases have been found in young childrens comprehension and vocabulary skills，their understanding of sentence structure and story structure as a result of their being read to form an early age ，either at home or in school Children w
22、ho have access to literature and stories in their homes have been found to learn to read more quickly，and have better attitudes toward readingTeachers who provide time for continuous silent reading ，who share books and discuss book authors with children during the school day ，positively those childr
23、ens reading outside schoolAnd the National Assessment of Educational Progress that children who frequently read for enjoyment out of school are better readersBecause childrens literature is so valuable to children，it should also be valuable to their teacherAnd so its unfortunate that something that
24、can play - 5 -such an important role in childrens lives is often moved into a less than important role teacher educationThis article discusses three important issues about the position of childrens literature in teacherpreparation programsThey are：（1）Respect for childrens literature content in teach
25、er education （2）The value of childrens literature as a powerful educational tool （3）Childrens literature as an important literary form8. The author mentions the research results in 1974 to show_Athe development of reading ability in sixth gradersBthe ways of teaching children to become better reader
26、sCthe importance of early reading in childrens academic growthDthe difference in reading skills between sixth graders and preschool children9. According to the author , better readers are those who_Afind pleasure reading in any kind of booksBperform better in reading tests in schoolCget into at find
27、ing out structure of stories they readDget into the habit of reading books for fun outside school10. What is the main subject of the text？_AValue of childrens books to the development of their reading and writing abilityBEducating children at an early age is quite necessaryCParents play an important
28、 role in childrens academic growthDChildrens books are worth reading by teachers11. The paragraph following the text most probably discusses_Athe publication of childrens booksBthe types of childrens literatureCthe use of childrens literature in teacher education programsDthe role of childrens books
29、 in childrens academic development- 6 -DTraveling abroad for leisure is becoming more and more popular for Chinese. The UK is high up in the list of places that the Chinese want to visit. There is a sense of mystery about the UK: its often the images of Englands green parks, countryside and Victoria
30、n houses that people point to as an alternative to polluted, overcrowded cities such as Beijing and Guangzhou.The capital is viewed as modern and dynamic, while being filled deep with history. When asked what other images are thought of by the UK, the reply is often “the Queen, tea and Oxbridge”. So
31、 whats stopping them actually coming? Sebastian Wood, the British ambassador in Beijing, has described the UK as a “fortress”, and while this is perhaps an exaggeration (夸张), Britain does have a reputation as a country that is harder to access.The main problem for Chinese tourists is obvious. Althou
32、gh visa applications are now completed online, visitors are still required to visit one of 12 UK centers across the country for a face-to-face interview and fingerprinting. If you dont live near one of these centers already, youd have to travel some distance to get there.Another problem is also to b
33、e mentioned. If travelers from China visit the UK, they also want to cover as much ground as possible. But the UK is not included in the Schengen visa, which allows access to a host of 26 European countries such as France and Germany. So it makes the former seem less worth it.There is also the issue
34、 of cost:47 for a Schengen visa, 82 for the UK. On top of this, the UK is viewed as stricter in its handling of visas compared with the rest of Europe, fed by urban legends of rejected applications. In the end, the decision comes down to one question: Is Britain worth a visit?12. The underlined word
35、 “fortress” in Paragraph 2 is something similar to _. ACastle Bapartment C. temple D. market13. Which of the following statements is NOT true for the UK visa?AOne must have a face-to -face interview. - 7 -BOne can apply for a visa online.CNo one needs to travel a long distance to get to a center.DNo
36、 one can get a visa without a fingerprinting.14. What can a visitor do if the he gets a Schengen visa?AHe can only visit the UK BHe can visit the UK and France CHe can only visit 26 European countries DHe can travel to any country he likes15. What is the authors attitude towards visiting the UK?AHe
37、really supports Chinese people to visit the UKBHe suggests Chinese people visit London stronglyCHe believes everyone should go to see the Queen and OxbridgeDHe thinks it is troublesome to visit the UK第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，共 10 分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出正确的五个选项并填入空白处。Have you ever set a goal for yourself and
38、 got excited to get working on it? The first few weeks are great! Youre moving forward. _16_ Before you know it, your goals have taken a back seat. Sound familiar? We are not alone. Many face the same struggle. Here are the four ways to complete these goals.Make yourself a priority（优先权）.You most lik
39、ely put others before yourself. It is a wonderful thing to want to help others, but if you are putting others before your own priorities and goals, you will be quickly in a great pressure. This is a habit we have to get rid of. If we dont care about ourselves first, we cant be our best to help other
40、s. Take yourself seriously. _17_Make clear goals with action steps._18_. Create action steps, and no matter how small you think they are, use them. It becomes a way for you to measure your progress. Dont discount the small steps. When life gets in the way its so much easier to move on or pick right
41、back up when you have these small action steps to guide you.Create your own hope.- 8 -This is your self-talk. Make it positive and daily. You do not need permission to take action towards your goals and dont wait for someone to give you this permission. If you need to, seek positive influencers and
42、listen to their stories. Learn to say “No.” _19_. This is your journey, not theirs._20_Have a mindset to be grateful for the things, people, and opportunities in your life. If we dont appreciate what we have now, how would we be able to appreciate anything once we completed our goals? Each of us has
43、 our own life experiences and life struggles, which shape us into who we are. They are lessons that can either make you or break you. The choice is up to you and determines if you will be successful in achieving you goals.A. The more details you can have with your goal, the better.B. Make this a pos
44、itive healthy habit.C. Then life starts throwing tons of difficulties at you.D. Learn to be thankful.E. Focus on the process.F. You dont have to do everything for everyone.G. This is actually difficult for those of us that care for others.第二部分：完型填空（共 20 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）The other day, I had abru
45、ptly run out of printer ink just when I needed it. So I made a long 41 to the only store around here thatsells it. It was the 42 time to shop. The store was 43 with people and the wait at the checkout counter was long. I could see the 44 and impatience on the faces of the people around me. It was no
46、 better in the parking lot and I found myself in the middle of a 45 line of cars waiting to pull out on the highway.As my car was moving forward 46 . She was a young, thin woman with black skin and a 47 coat. She was holding up a cardboard sign that 48 : “Homeless. Please Help!” I watched as car aft
47、er car drove past and the drivers turned a 49 eye to her. As I came 50 a voice of the angel in my heart whispered in my - 9 -ear and I quickly took up my wallet and pulled out the little 51 I had left. I stopped next to her, rolled down my window, and 52 put it in her hand. She looked at me with a s
48、mall, sad smile and 53 “Thank You” before the honking（鸣笛）of the car behind me 54 me to drive on.I drove away praying for her and 55 that the little money would help her even a little. Did my small act of kindness make a 56 for her? I dont know. Did it change the 57 of the driver behind me? Probably
49、not. Was it 58 in the eyes of the angel in my heart? Definitely So! In this life we all want to make 59 changes, but sometimes a small act of 60 is all it needs.41. A. run B. drive C. walk D. journey42. A. perfect B. only C. possible D. worst43. A. packed B. surrounded C. associated D. covered44. A. delight B. excitement C. stress D. disappointment45. complete B. long C. new D. straight46. A. slowly B. gradually C
