甘肃省永昌四中2018_2019学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题.docx

甘肃省永昌四中2018-2019学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题第I卷 第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分） 第一节：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。（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）AWhen my family moved to America from a small village in Guangdong, China, we brought not only our luggage, but also our village rules, customs and culture. One of the rules is that young people should always respect elders. Unluckily, this rule led to my very first embarrassment in the United States. I had a part-time job as a waiter in a Chinese restaurant. One time, when I was serving food to amiddle-aged couple, the wife asked me how the food could be served so quickly. I told her that I had made sure they got their food quickly because I always respect the elderly. As soon as I said that, her face showed great displeasure. My manager, who happened to hear what I said, took me aside and gave me a long lecture about how sensitive (敏感) Americans are and how they dislike the description old. I then walked back to the table and apologized to the wife. After the couple heard my reason, they understood that the problem was caused by cultural differences, so they laughed and were no longer angry. In my village in China, people are proud of being old. Not so many people live to be seventy or eighty, and people who reach such an age have the most knowledge and experience. Young peoplealways respect older people because they know they can learn from their rich experience. However, in the United States, people think growing old is a problem since old shows that a person is going to retire or that the body is not working well. Here many people try to keep themselves away from growing old by doing exercises or jogging, and women put on makeup, hoping to look young. When I told the couple in the restaurant that I respect the elderly, they got angry because this caused them to feel they had failed to stay young. I had told them something they didnt want to hear. After that, I changed the way I had been with older people. It is not that I dont respect them anymore; I still respect them, but now I dont show my feelings through words. 1. Jack brought the couple their food very fast because _ .A. the manager asked him to do so B. he respected the elderlyC. the couple wanted him to do so D. he wanted more pay2. When Jack called the couple elderly, they became_ .A. nervous B. satisfied C. unhappy D. excited3.In Jacks hometown, _ .A. people dislike being called old B. People are proud of being oldC. many people reach the age of seventy or eighty D. the elderly are the first to get food in restaurants3. 4. After this experience, Jack _ .A. lost his job in the restaurant B. made friends with the coupleC. no longer respected the elderly D. changed his way with older peopleB Introduction to PianoNo matter what you do in life, its always important to start with the basics. Taught by experienced musician Dennis Dykstra, this class will give beginning piano learners an introduction to the keyboard, keys, scales, chords, melodies, and note reading. This class is combined with adult class.Brinton ( Beg. , Ages 8-17 )# 487919Sat. , Apr. 13-Jun 1, 10:30 AM-12 PM$56 Residents / $112 Non-residentsGuitar LessonLearn basic chords, notes, and different strumming (弹奏) techniques. Strum your way to fun. Bring your own guitar. Classes are combined with youth guitar classes.Brinton (Ages 12-17 ) # 37623Sat. , Apr. 13 - Jun.1, 2 PM - 3:30 PM$110 Residents / $220 Non-residentsHip Hop Culture & Modern DanceHip hop is a dance form that has origins in New Yorks folk culture and has become popularized by the entertainment industry. The steps evolve from tap, jazz & belly dance. The class will consist of clean hip hop music techniques, steps and a routine.Hamilton( Ages 6-12 )# 38475Tue. , Apr, 16-Jun 4, 7 PM - 8 PM$18 Residents / $36 Non-residentsScience of Magic and Fantastic FliersThis super science sampler introduces participants to two hot topics: magic and flight! In science of magic, participants learn the science behind illusions, mind reading and perform a magic escape! Amaze and amuse friends.In fantastic fliers, participants will fly through flight and aerodynamics ( 空气运动学 ) basics. Discover the four forces that affect flight. Make and test various plane designs to see these forces in action! Not suitable for free or reduced fees.Jueau ( Ages 4-12 ) #370956Mon. , Feb. 4, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM$80 Residents / $160 Non-residents5. The activity Introduction to Piano is intended for those _.A. who just begin to learn how to play the piano B. who are experienced in playing the pianoC. who show interest in teaching the piano lessons D. who are willing to make the piano for musicians6.If Marys son is 5 years old, she may choose _ for him.A. Guitar Lesson B. Science of Magic and Fantastic FliersC. Hip Hop Culture & Modern Dance D. Introduction to Piano7.The underlined word “evolve” in the passage is closest in meaning to “_”.A. die B. develop C. escape D. reduceCWhen I was a child, I often dreamed of the time when I could leave home and escape to the city. We lived on a farm. In the winter especially, we were quite out off from the outside world. As soon as I left school, I packed my bags and moved to the capital. However, I soon discovered that my life has its problems too. One big disadvantage is moneyIt costs so much to go out, not to mention basics like food and housing. Another disadvantage is pollution. I suffer from asthma (哮喘), and the air is so bad that I am afraid to go outside. Then there is the problem of traveling round. Although I have a car, I seldom use it became of the traffic jams. One choice is to go by bicycle, but that can be quite dangerous. Of course there are advantages. First, there is so much to do in the city, whatever you tastes in culture or entertainment (娱乐活动). Besides, there are wonderful jobs and greater chances of moving to a more important job or position. Finally, if you like shopping, the variety of goods is very surprising and, what is more, shops are often only a short walk away. Is life better then, in the city? Perhaps it is, when you are in your teens or twenties. However, as you get older, and especially if you have small children, the peace of the countryside may seem preferable. I certainly hope to move back there soon. 8. What was the writer always thinking about when he was a child? A. Staying on the farm. B. Moving to the countryside.C. Leaving home for the city. D. Running away from the school. 9. Which of the following is true about the writer? A. He is very old now. B. He is in good health. C. He prefers driving a car. D. He lives in the city now. 10. In the passage, the writer tries to _. A. express his opinions about way of life B. describe his life in the countrysideC. an interest in the outside world D. persuade the reader to live in the city 11. How is the passage mainly developed? A. By inferring. B. By comparing. C. By listing examples. D. By giving explanations.D Alibaba founder Jack Ma is worth $24 billion and his retail company, the largest in the world, sold $ 9 billionworth of products on Singles Day, Tuesday alone. But is Alibaba boss Jack Ma happy? No.“Its a great pain because when youre the richest person in the world, everybody is surrounding you for money, ”he said. “Today when I walk on the street, people look at you in a different way. I want to be myself.”“Maybe people expect too much of you；maybe I think too much about the future and have too many things to worry about，”he said.“The IPO is great because.Im happy with the results, but honestly I think when people think too highly of you，you have to calm down and be yourself.”“Spending money is much more difficult than making money，” he said. He added that he is about to set up an organization to“ spend money in a business way”“You cant buy 11 houses；you want to spend money in a way that can really help people. When you have that much money，its the trust people are giving you. How can you spend money better than governments? This is a big challenge.”However, the competition to be the most charitable person on the planet could cause even more stress. “The competition between me and Bill Gates: who can spend money more effectively，” Mr. Ma said.The annual shopping event, Singles Day, is the worlds largest online retail day and sees millions of people celebrate being single by buying products. Alibaba said Singles Day sales were much more than last years total of $5.75 billion, as it came to 278 million orders43 percent of which were bought by mobile phones.Mr. Ma told a technology meeting last month that he is interested in teaming up with Apple. “I hope we can do something together，” Mr. Ma said. He added that it should be a“marriage” both sides want.12Why is Alibaba boss Jack Ma unhappy?ABecause he wants to make more money. BBecause his company is not big enough.CBecause he has too many worries. DBecause he doesnt know how to spend money.13According to Jack Ma, what he has to do now is_.Acalm down and be himself Blook at himself in a different wayCspend money instead of making money Ddo his best to compete with Bill Gates14where does Jack Ma want to spend his money?AIn helping some people. BIn running more companies.COn the competition with Bill Gates. DOn the aid of the government.15 Lots of people spend much money on Singles Day to_.Abuy the best products Bmake Jack Ma happyChelp the poor people Dcelebrate being single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。Learn How to Make a Great First ImpressionWith every new encounter (会面), you have just a few seconds to make a good first impression and its almost impossible ever to change it. (16)_ This article provides some useful tips to help you do this. Be on timeSomeone you are meeting for the first time is not interested in your “good excuse” for running late. Plan to arrive a few minutes early. (17)_ Arriving early is much better than arriving late, and is the first step in creating a great first impression. (18)_ If you are feeling uncomfortable and on edge, this can make the other person ill at ease and thats a sure way to create the wrong impression. If you are calm and confident, then the other person will feel more at ease. So have a firm foundation for making that first impression a good one.Present yourself appropriately (19)_ They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and so the “picture” you first present says much about you to the person you are meeting. Is your appearance saying the right things to help create the right first impression? Appropriate dressing and grooming (仪表) help make a good first impression and also help you feel “the part”, and therefore feel more calm and confident. (20)_ A. Be open and confidentB. Be yourself, be at easeC. Of course physical appearance matters.D. So its worth giving each new encounter your best shot.E. Add them all up and you are well on your way to a good first impression.F. And allow flexibility for possible delays in traffic or taking a wrong turn.G. Much of what you need to do to make a good impression is common sense.第二部分 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。Not being sure where I want to start this, I will say that I lost my mom in April of this yearShe was ninety-two21 , I was not expecting her to 22 and I dont think she was expecting it eitherI was very close to my mom, being an only childWe did have 23 on the surface, but we still had a close relationship 24 those 25 Being newly married less than a year, and having moved a couple of times, I have had more changes recently in my life than at any other point of my fifty-four yearsStability is one of the gifts that Mom 26 me and it had so many 27 that I wasnt aware of until nowMy husband and I have made some 28 to Moms home and will be moving at the end of next weekIt is now our home, but it still has my 29 heart in itIts where I grew up, and there are many 30 that will live there with usAt the same time, I am looking forward to 31 some very happy and memorable ones with my husband Mom 32 such a big part in my lifeOur lives were 33 woven because she gave me her values which have become strongly 34 in the woman I am todayI dont have any children whom I could 35 these on toHowever, Mothers values affect me every day with the 36 I have with others, whether I know them or notI hope Mom would be 37 of who I am, what Ive become because of her, and of 38 I am going to live with my 39 She gave me everything I needed to know in life: respect others, and give help to others who40 it mostI love you, Mom, and I will never forget you 21AHowever BOtherwise CMoreover DThough22Apass out Bpass away Cpass by Dpass down23Apromises Bagreements Cdifferences Dsimilarities24Ain terms of Bin case of Cin need of Din spite of25Aonce Bsince Cthough Deither26Asaved Bbrought Cgave Dtaught27Aideas Bthoughts Cfacts Dbenefits28Astudies Bdecisions Cchanges Dremarks29Asons Bfathers Cmoms Dhusbands30A memories Bchances Cchoices Ddreams31Areceiving Bpromising Cmaking Dsupplying32Aaffected Bplayed Ccontrolled Dmanaged33Abrightly Blightly Croughly Dtightly34Aintended Bdesigned Crooted Dadmitted35Ahold Bpass Cdrive Dreply36Acontact Binterest Ctrouble Deffect37Afree Bproud Cfull Dcertain38Awhat Bwhere Cwhy Dwhen39Alife Bchildren Chusband Dtime40Ahunt Bneed Ctreat Dconsider第II卷 座位号 第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下列材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Green is not always referring to the color. In some cases, it is the term used for being environmentally41 (friend). If youve been expecting to replace your furniture, think about 42 (go) green because green furniture offers many benefits. Here are a few tips to get you started on your hunt for the perfect eco-friendly furniture.First, green furniture isnt harmful 43 your health. Also its making process doesnt cause damage to the environment in any way. Besides, by using eco-friendly 44 (product), you prevent global warming to some degree in your own way.The materials 45 are used in furniture are what make them green. Materials can be good for the environm