河南省开封第二十五中学2018-2019学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷

开封市第二十五中学2020届高二下期期中考试英语试题注意事项：1本试卷总分120分，考试时间100分钟。2考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在答题卡上。3作答时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。. 阅读理解：（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 第一节：阅读下列短文，然后从每题所给的四个选项中，选出一个最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ACastel dellOvo Tours Castel dellOvo is one of Naples most famous monuments. It offers sweeping views over the city and Mount Vesuvius in the distance. The BasicsThe site on which Castel dellOvo now stands has a long history, beginning as a settlement for Greek colonists(殖民地定居者). The current castle was built in the 15th century, and today, the 19th-century fishing village of Borgo Marinari, known for its excellent seafood restaurants and marina(游艇停靠区), sits at the base of the castle. The Egg Castle The origin of the castles name comes from a story about the Roman poet Virgil, who is said to have placed a magical egg in the foundations beneath where the castle now stands. As long as the egg stays well, Castel dellOvo will remain standing.Things to Know Before You Go Castel dellOvo is a must-see for history and architecture enthusiasts.Admission to the castle and the museum is free.The inner halls of the castle are open to the public only during special events and exhibitions, the ramparts(城墙) and towers are always open.There is a lift from the ground floor to the ramparts, making the castle accessible to wheelchairs.How to Get There Castel dellOvo is located in the Bay of Naples just off the coastal road. Bus 151 from the train station and 140 from the port stop at Castel dell Ovo.When to Get ThereThe castle is open Monday through Saturday from 8:30 am to 7 pm, and Sundays and holidays from 8: 30 am to 1: 30 pm. The Prehistoric Museum is open only on weekends from 10 am to 1 pm. As Naples is one of Italys most visited cities, its sights can be very crowded in the high-season summer months. Visit in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid the crowds and to take advantage of the best light for taking photos from the castle s towers. Book Online or Call +1(702)648-5873 21. 1. Which of the following correctly describes Castel dellOvo? A. It lies next to Mount Vesuvius.B. It s also named the Egg Castle.C. It was originally built in the 19th century.D. Its well-known for its seafood and marina. 2. What should you know before you tour Castel dellOvo? A. The tickets have to be booked in advance.B. Those with leg problems cannot tour the ramparts.C. It s easily accessible by bus from the train station.D. The towers can be visited only during special events. 3. When should you go to the Prehistoric Museum? A. On Sundays from 8: 30 to 13: 30.B. On holidays from 9: 00 to 13:30.C. On weekdays from 8: 30 to 19:00.D. On weekends from 10: 00 to 13: 00. BAuthor Avi, winner of a Newbery Award, a Scott ODell Historical Fiction Award, and several Boston Globe-horn Book Awards, may have seen his first childrens book published in 1970, but that doesnt mean hes lost his talent for connecting with young fans.The American writer, born in 1937,agrees that getting involved with his readers is one of the key reasons he keeps writing, and that hes been fortunate enough to hear directly from readers about the impact(影响) his books have had.“ I have been touched many times by readers who find some special connection between their lives and something I have written: the Danish girl who read something of mine in Danish, and struggled to communicate that in her poor English; the autistic(自闭症的)boy who somehow found something meaningful about my books that reached his own inner life; the women who have told me how important The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle was to them.” Beyond his fans questions about the characters hes created, the writers most commonly heard question may be about his own use of the single name “Avi.” “ As a young adult, I was a reader of French literature, which has that one name tradition: Moliere, Racine, Anouilh, Gide, and so on,” he explains. “Avi was given to me by my twin sister when we were very young children, and it stuck. Then my family discouraged me from taking up writing as a career because they considered my writing poor. By using Avi, I was showing my determination to them.” Although he believes- and has the awards to show-that his writing skills have improved, writing still doesnt come easily to him, despite having over sixty books to his credit.“I never studied writing in any formal sense. I taught myself to write by reading, and by imitating what I was reading, ”he says. The writing task may be tough, but the payoff is big.“To create, share, and support the gift of reading and literature, is to give young people the gift of many worlds, within and without,” Avi states. 4. What do the readers mentioned by Avi have in common? A. They often seek help from him.B. They can find themselves in his books.C. They have been influenced by his works.D. They have offered helpful suggestions to him. 5. Whats the main reason why author Avi uses the name Avi? A. It was given to him by his parents.B. It is used in memory of his sisters.C. It encourages him to achieve his dream.D. It is the name of one of his favorite characters.6. What do we learn about Avi from the text? A. He is a self-made writer.B. He often sends his readers gifts.C. He considers writing an easy job.D. He is against copying other writers style. 7. What is the text mainly about? A. How Avi looks at his fans.B. Some important book awards.C. How Avi improves his writing skills.D.A popular writer among young readers.CIn 1961, at Ecole Monseigneur Valois in Pierrefonds, Que, a perfect spelling test or extra neat work allowed you to score a beautiful picture. I managed to earn a few beauties in my favourite subject: penmanship(书法). However, what truly inspired me was the band of curling(弯曲的) letters circling the room above the blackboard - real grown-up handwriting from A to Z. How I longed to be done with maths and dive into those beautiful letters. After I hit motherhood, maternal desire to help my child succeed led me back to those early handwriting lessons. By the time my son was 9, his keyboarding skills amazed me, but his handwriting resembled some ugly scratches on the page. We spent one summer in daily 15-minute sessions with a copybook and pen: handwriting practice rewarded with cupcakes. My little boy sat at the kitchen table day after day, dragging his pen across the paper to please his mother and earn a treat. However, my patient attempts to encourage good penmanship didnt have much effect. Today, my son keyboards at the speed of light and signs paper documents with a signature of still awkward handwriting. Friendly posts and family pictures on social media can be heartwarming, but theyre transitory. Handwritten notes have the potential to mark possessions as keepsakes(纪念品). How I treasure that book with a carefully worded inscription (题词) at the front, a gift from my sister. Or the handwritten letter of thanks from my former boss. She wrote to me in fountain pen and later gave me one as a gift when I left for a new job. These days, like most people, I communicate with the wider world via e-mail, post or tweet. But when I want to share a memorable message with someone important, I reach for a pen to write a note- a note you can hold in your hand or save in a drawer and revisit in years to come.8. What can be learned about the author according to Paragraph 1? A. She was good at maths. B. She had a lot of pen friends. C. She enjoyed collecting beautiful pictures.D. She worked hard to improve her handwriting. 9. What was the result of the authors kitchen table sessions? A. Her temper was lost. B. Her efforts were in vain. C. Her son became impatient.D. Her sons keyboarding skills improved. 10. Which of the following best describes “transitory” underlined in Paragraph 4? A. Complex. B. Indirect. C. Short-lived. D. Well-known.11. What will the author do in the future? A. Stop using keyboards. B. Teach handwriting again. C. Write notes to important ones.D. Learn to be a considerate boss.DA Wisconsin man made international headlines this week after a dog lick(舔) led to a rare infection resulting in the loss of part of his legs and arms. Greg Manteufel,48, was diagnosed(诊断) with a blood infection from capnocytophaga canimorsus (犬咬二氧化碳嗜纤维菌 ) a bacterium found in dog and cat mouths. Doctors believe Manteufel became infected after his body was touched by a dogs tongue. Manteufels case was serious. Capnocytophaga is a bacterium found in the mouths of dogs, cats and even humans, and is considered normal, according to the CDC. Up to 74 percent of dogs and 57 percent of cats have some form of capnocytophaga in their mouths. There are many species of capnocytophaga. One of those species-capnocytophaga canimorsus, commonly found in dog and cat mouths can potentially cause serious infection when passed on to humans. Its possible to test pets for the presence of the bacteria, but an animal might have the bacteria one day but not have it the next, according to the CDC. And its not practical to treat animals with medicine to get rid of the bacteria because its a normal part of their biology. People are typically infected with capnocytophaga canimorsus from an animal bite, usually a dog bite. Some people, like Manteufel, become infected without a bite, if an animal carrying the bacteria licks them and the saliva(唾液) touches an open area on the skin, like a cut.The bacterium is common, but becoming seriously ill from an infection is not. “Its just really, really, really rare,” said Scott Weese, a professor at Ontario Veterinary Colleges Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses. “The risk caused by a dog is really low. Most dogs are carrying this bacterium in their mouth, but few people get sick.” Experts dont know exactly how many people get infected with capnocytophaga annually because theres no centralized record of cases. But all agree that serious infections happen once in a blue moon. 12. What happened to Greg Manteufel? A. He got bitten by a dog. B. He fell seriously ill after kissing a dog. C. He got an infection after a severe injury. D. He was seriously infected by a dogs lick. 13. What do the figures given in Paragraph 2 show? A. Dogs and cats can be dangerous. B. Capnocytophaga can spread very fast. C. Capnocytophaga is a common bacterium. D. Dogs and cats can avoid capnocytophaga. 14. Whats implied about testing pets for the presence of capnocytophaga? A. It can save their life. B. It makes no difference. C. It s commonly performed. D. It can help avoid the bacteria. 15. What can we learn about capnocytophaga after reading the text? A. It can put dogs in danger. B. It is usually not easy to find. C. Severe infections of it are very rare. D. Completely getting rid of it is possible.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。选项中有两项为多余选项。 If you cant lay your hands on items you need because theyre buried under piles of junk, if youre constantly moving items from one pile to a new temporary pile, if you find yourself thinking, “I cant throw this away.16_,” youre probably a clutter(杂七杂八的东西) victim. If youre ready to de-clutter, then we have a few simple tips. 1. Choose a nice day and take the room contents outside. Psychologically its easier to sort and let go if youre one step removed. Its also less likely that the clutter will make it back inside. 17_. Classify them as dump(丢弃), donate and keep. Be realistic: if the item in question hasnt been used for over a year it is unlikely you will ever use it. Deal with the dump and donate piles. Do this before anything comes back into the house. Its much harder to mess up your good work if the stuff is physically gone. 2. 18_. Make sure there is one temporary box to house items which really belong in another room. As each room is sorted, those items can be replaced, and other misplaced items can be housed there while the de-cluttering process continues. 3. Replace everything that remains. Keep small items in clear plastic boxes and store them in cupboards. 19_. It will make you think twice about acquiring something if you know something else must go. 4.Once a week, take two bags and go through your home. 20_. When youve finished, throw the rubbish away and replace the misplaced items. Follow these small steps and you too can de-clutter your life. A. Sometimes, it s good to let go B. Sort everything into three piles C. It might come in useful one day D. Stick with that particular room until its finished E. Place the remaining items in clearly labeled boxes F. One bag is for rubbish, the other for items in the wrong place G. When youre done, stick to a “one thing in, one thing out” rule. 完形填空：（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Returning home from our honeymoon, my husband and I were filled with joyous memories. We were completely 21 for the news that he would be 22 his job within thirty days. It was especially bad 23 I had quit my job shortly before.First, we did nothing. Why not 24 Los Angeles? We had our apartment, friends, and family here. 25 , with no job and a weak economy, that didnt sound like a(n) 26 option. Unexpectedly, my husband said, “How about moving to Boston?” He knew that since I had 27 Boston in 2002, I had always had a longing to return. “Boston? But we don t have a job there! And itll be expensive to move cross-country,” I reasoned. Still 28, yet feeling excited about his 29, I found myself enthusiastically shouting“ Yes!” Once the 30 was made, the next few weeks passed quickly. Spare time disappeared, replaced with packing, searching for apartments online, and applying for 31. My husband had a phone interview for a promising job. That turned into a second 32 and then a third.Something magical happened as we were 33 cross-country. As the countryside passed, we found our stress slowly fading away. Being 34 to spend hours in the car without a television or computer, we found ourselves having a long 35, much like we had when we had first started dating. The day after our arrival, my husband 36 “the call.” Yeah, thats 37. That job he had been interviewed for three times was now his. Had we not taken a 38, we would have 39 the joyful life we have now. Sometimes, what starts out as a roadblock turns into a stepping stone if we 40 it to. We just have to keep the faith and believe. 21. A. unsuitable B. unprepared C. responsible D. desperate 22. A. losing B. changing C. improving D. finding23. A. unless B. until C. because D. if24. A. pass by B. travel around C. stay in D. return to25. A. However B. Therefore C. Otherwise D. Instead26. A. impossible B. wrong C. easy D. promising27.A. approached B. left C. passed D. visited28.A. nervous B. angry C. unrealistic D. unsure 49.A. support B. reply C. suggestion D. imagination30. A. conclusion B. decision C. effort D. comment31. A. jobs B. passports C. membership D. permission32. A. selection B. competition C. meeting D. interview 33. A. driving B. flying C. hiking D. running 34. A. reminded B. forced C. encouraged D. invited35. A. introduction B. quarrel C. lecture D. discussion36. A. received B. made C. heard D. ignored37.A. rare B. brave C. right D. funny38. A. message B. chance C. journey D. gift39.A. doubted B. valued C. missed D. forgotten40.A. remember B. accept C. ask D. allow. 语法填空（共10小题；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。Indias rainforest by nightIndia has amazing countryside with some of the most remarkable wildlife on Earth, and its 96 national parks are becoming increasingly popular. These parks contain a huge 41._(various) of creatures, from multi-coloured butterflies to large tigers, but unfortunately for visitors, many of them are active 42._ (main) at night and then seem to disappear during the day. In southern Indias Periyar National Park, however, they have found an answer 43._ this problem: night tours. Walking through the rainforest in the dark 44._ (be) a wonderful way 45._ (observe) creatures in their natural surroundings. You quickly become more sensible to the sound of birds and animals, and you soon begin to recognize some of their calls. You 46._ (accompany) by local guides to prevent you 47._ (get) lost, and also for two safety reasons: there are big cats around, and 48._ (poison) snakes, too. Many visitors want to continue their exploration of the jungle all night, but if you want 49._ break from the tropical(热带的) heat there are rivers 50._ you can go for a cooling swim by moonlight. 短文改错：（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请