辽宁省大连市一〇三中学2018_2019学年高二英语上学期期中试题.docx

2018-2019高二上学期期中考试英语试卷 2018.12.7考试时间：120分钟 试题满分：120分第一部分 听力（略）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，从每小题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AIf youre travelling with kids in London, many London hotels have special services and features to help the family holiday, offering services for kids as well as games, bike hire and free ice cream!AthenaeumThe five-star Athenaeum is a fantastic family hotel, particularly with the addition of its kids services. Even before you arrive, theyll be in touch to make sure your kids have their favorite DVDs, treats and anything else to keep them happy. And they can arrange your perfect family activities, from bike hire to theatre tickets.Chessington Safari HotelAt Chessington Safari Hotel, kids will love staying in an African adventure-themed room, having breakfast overlooking the animals of the Wanyama Reserve, watching family-friendly movies and getting into the theme park before it opens.Marlin ApartmentsMarlin Apartments operate more than 700 serviced apartments in London. Apartments are all within five minutes walk of the Tube (good for tired little legs!) with flat screen TVs, fully equipped kitchen and free Wi-Fi. One or two bedroom family apartments have extra room for fold out beds in the living area too.NovotelNovotels family rooms are designed to accommodate two adults and two children. Accommodation and breakfast are free for under-16s (up to two staying in their parents room). You can also enjoy a late check-out at 5p.m. on a Sunday, and while you lie in, the kids can entertain themselves with the Cartoon Network.The RitzKids at The Ritz are treated just as well as their parents, if not better! Children can enjoy computer games and DVDs, free ice cream and their own bathrobes and slippers. Under-16s can stay for free in their parents bedroom, depending on the room type.21. Before you check in Athenaeum, .A. you should ask about the kids servicesB. you can buy bikes and order theatre ticketsC. you will be asked about what your kids likeD. you must arrange your family activities22. If your kids love to see animals, you will choose .A. Athenaeum B. Chessington Safari Hotel C. Novotel D. The Ritz23. If you choose to stay at Marlin Apartments, .A. you can enjoy the best service in LondonB. you can enjoy free ice creamC. you can have an extra room for freeD. you can surf the Internet free of chargeBIn an effort to discourage people from using plastics, scientists have been hard at work inventing alternative packaging products. From water bottles made from seaweed to cutlery(餐具) made from rice and wheat, a number of inventions are set to change the way we eat while we are on the go, or having a relaxing picnic in the park.The idea of using seaweed to make eco-friendly water bottles has been around for a few years. Recently, Ari Jonsson took his inventiona water bottle made from red seaweedto show off at a festival. The bottles will only hold their shape as long as they are filled. As soon as these bottles are empty they will begin to break down, though they would be perfectly safe to eat. Ari Jonssons bottles are a step closer to a widely used alternative to the current plastic ones.The eatable water container is not the only product to add to our image of the future. Narayana Pessapaty has also created eatable spoons. After the success of his spoons, Mr. Pessapaty is ready to expand and introduce forks and chopsticks to his menu. His aim is to largely reduce the amount of plastic waste, which is a huge problem for waste sites all over the world. It is a product that may take up to 500 years to break down, and recycling companies worldwide are struggling to deal with it.Aside from the obvious benefits to the environment, this new packaging is also cheap to produce and therefore cheap to buy. Even better is the fact that similar eatable cutlery can be made at home, possibly a science project for children or just fun with friends. Why not experiment and create your own recipes?24. Why do scientists invent alternative packaging products?A. To make peoples life more convenient.B. To show off their inventive talents.C. To change the way we picnic outside.D. To reduce the amount of plastic waste.25. What makes Art Jonssons water bottles eco-friendly?A. They can be made at home.B. They are cheap to produce and buy.C. They will hold their shape when they are filled.D. They will break down themselves when empty.26. What do Ari and Narayanas inventions have in common?A. They are convenient to carry.B. They are safe to eat.C. They can be used for a short time.D. They are heavier than plastics.27. What can be inferred from this passage?A. Home-made eatable cutlery is likely to be popular.B. Eatable cutlery will completely replace plastics in the near future.C. No recycling companies can break down plastic waste.D. Its unsafe for individuals to invent eatable cutlery at home.CA European Union program is letting blind people experience famous paintings for the first time. It uses three dimensional (3-D) printing to re-create famous paintings so they can be touched.One painting printed with the new technology is Gustav Klimts “The Kiss.” It is a popular attraction at the Belvedere Museum in Vienna, Austria. The painting shows a man and a woman standing in a field filled with flowers. They are wearing gold robes and have their arms around each other. The man leans down to kiss the woman.Klimt finished the painting in 1908. Until now, people who had trouble seeing could not appreciate the artwork. But thanks to the reproduction they can touch the piece and feel the ridges and depressions. Andreas Reichinger started making 3-D versions of artwork in 2010. He said this reproduction was his most difficult project because the couples robes are so detailed.Dominika Raditsch is a blind museum visitor. She touched the reproduction. As she moved her hands around it she said, ”Exactly, can you see these? There are so many details.“ Raditsch said she can imagine what the original painting looks like when she touches the reproduction. “Its somehow round. You can feel it. It comes with it. And in many places its so smooth. And then I think to myself: it probably shines too!” Raditsch said.The Belvedere is not the only museum to have 3-D versions of its artwork. Some of the pieces at the Prado, in Madrid, Spain, have reproductions that can be touched. But the piece in Vienna has one special part: it is made with widely available 3-D printing technology. That means one day, blind art fans anywhere in the world could download the source files and print the reproductions themselves.28. What is ”The kiss”?A. A European Union project. B. A popular painting.C. A 3-D technology. D. A famous museum.29. Why did Reichinger say this reproduction was difficult to finish?A. The painting was reproduced detailedly.B. The original artwork was made in 1908.C. Blind art fans cant download the source.D. The 3-D technology is not available.30. How did Raditsch feel when she first touched the reproduction?A. Awkward. B. Puzzled. C. Excited. D. Nervous.31. What is the best title for the text?A. A European Union Program for Museum VisitorsB. 3-D Printing Lets Blind Experience Famous PaintingC. How to Reproduce the World-famous PaintingsD. A Special Museum for Art Fans in Vienna, AustriaDSometimes youll hear people say that you cant love others until you love yourself. Sometimes youll hear people say that you cant expect someone else to love you until you love yourself. Either way, youve got to love yourself first and this can be tricky. Sure we all know that were the apple of our parents eyes, and that our Grandmas think were great talents and our Uncle Roberts think that we will go to the Olympics，but sometimes its a lot harder to think such nice thoughts about ourselves. If you find that believing in yourself is a challenge, it is time you should build a positive self-image and learn to love yourself.Self-image is your own minds picture of yourself. This image includes the way you look, the way you act, the way you talk and the way you think. Interestingly, our self-images are often quite different from the images others hold about us. Unfortunately, most of these images are more negative than they should be. Thus changing the way you think about yourself is the key to changing your self-image and your whole world.The best way to defeat a passive self-image is to step back and decide to stress your successes. That is, make a list if you need to, but write down all of the great things you do every day. Dont allow doubts to occur in it.It very well might be that you are experiencing a negative self-image because you cant move past one flaw or weakness that you see about yourself. Well, roll up your sleeves and make a change of it as your primary task. If you think youre silly because you arent good at math, find a tutor. If you think youre weak because you cant run a mile, get to the track and practice. If you think youre dull because you dont wear the latest trends, buy a few new clothes. But remember, just because you think it doesnt mean its true.The best way to get rid of a negative self-image is to realize that your image is far from objective, and to actively convince yourself of your positive qualities. Changing the way you think and working on those you need to improve will go a long way towards promoting a positive self-image. When you can pat(拍) yourself on the back, youll know youre well on your way. Good luck!32. You need to build a positive self-image when you _.A. dare to challenge yourself B. feel it hard to change yourselfC. are unconfident about yourself D. have a high opinion of yourself33. How should you change your self-image according to the passage?A. To keep a different image of others. B. To make your life successful.C. To understand your own world. D. To change the way you think.34. What is the passage mainly about? A. How to prepare for your success. B. How to face challenges in your life.C. How to build a positive self-image. D. How to develop your good qualities.35. Who are the intended readers of the passage?A. Parents. B. Adolescents. C. Educators. D. People in general.第二节：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。并在答题卡上涂黑。（共5小题； 每小题2分，满分10分）Four simple ways to stay positiveTrying to stay positive，both in good times and bad，is a great way to improve your quality of lifeTry these four methods on a daily basis(1) Dont think a lot about negativity Of courseStaying positive 24 hours a day，seven days a week is a bit difficultLetting things get to you is normal，and its actually healthy to cry or express frustrations once in a whileIts when those negative moments control your life that your emotional balance is at risk36However，dont give that sadness another second in your day (2) 37 What you put into your body directly affects how you feel on the outsideFill yourself with good，healthy foods like fruits and vegetables and limit snackingExercise is equally of great importanceTake a few days out of your week for at least a half a hour of activity，and try to stick to a routine 38 (3) Be kind to others 39 Making someones day a bit brighter not only puts a smile on his or her facebut also yours as wellRemember to smile and treat each person with pity and respectGood deeds are contagious （传染的），and your positive attitude may spread among others (4) Take it one day at a time Being positive isnt an instant thingIts a steady effort that we follow every hour of every day 40 Instead，focus on living in the moment and doing what you can to make each moment better AEat healthy and stay fit BTake your lunch breaks outside CDont worry about what the future may bring DGratefulness helps you appreciate life in bad times EGood feelings come from acts of kindness and selflessness FTake a few minutes to feel sad and accept what happened GEven going outside for a walk and enjoying the sunshine improves your mood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。 I grew up on a small farm, living a life that I took for granted. My 41 worked in the city as a carpenter. He was quiet; distant. He was not highly educated, 42 he was smart, trying to teach my brother and me 43 things, including respect. I did not like him very much, though. My father never missed 44 . But one day he got off work earlier. His back hurt and he didnt 45 well. Soon he was diagnosed with blood cancer. For the last year of my fathers life, his 46 day consisted of rising from his bed and walking to his chair to sit and think. He was predictably sitting in that 47 when I came home from school one day. He asked me to sit down. What 48 still moves me these decades later. He 49 me about his life, his family, his loves, his heartbreaks. It was 50 a pipe had burst, his inner self rushing out to me in a great flood. He had been 51 for maybe an hour or more when I 52 that, in fact, he was doing 53 telling. He was asking to be forgiven and all it took was understanding. Knowing that was 54 he needed, I 55 everything immediately. What do you do when your “enemies” reveal they are 56 human? I think you either forgive and move forward or 57 to resentment(怨恨) and live in the past. Im certainly not 58 that my father got sick, but 59 , I realize that if he hadnt, I might never have come to 60 him.41 A. father B. uncle C. brother D. grandpa42 A. so B. and C. but D. as43 A. funny B. useful C. strange D. impossible44 A. school B. travel C. treatment D. work45 A. read B. drive C. behave D. feel46 A. remaining B. entire C. tiring D. final47 A. room B. farm C. chair D. bed48 A. followed B. appeared C. broke out D. run out49 A. told B. warned C. reminded D. informed50 A. because B. when C. not until D. as if51 A. sleeping B. whispering C. speaking D. trembling52 A. imagined B. announced C. realized D. mentioned53 A. more than B. less than C. rather than D. other than54 A. what B. when C. why D. which55 A. admitted B. ignored C. rejected D. forgave56 A. also B. even C. neverD. ever57 A. get downB. date backC. hold onD. live up58 A. angry B. afraidC. proudD. glad59 A. at the same time B. in no time C. at one timeD. in time60 A. miss B. loveC. doubtD. hate第二节 （共10小节；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文， 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。As teenagers, we do have some troubles when growing up, but we can get rid 61 them correctly and wisely. First, some of us are upset about their body images and looks. 62 is unnecessary and its not important at all. We neednt care about it. It is ones inner beauty 63 matters. Second, we sometimes seem to be 64 (understand) by our teachers, paren