海南省年海口第四中学高二下学年期末考试英语试卷

1、只做精品海口四中2018-2019学年度高二年级第二学期期末考试题高二年级英语试题 考生注意：本试卷共有4个部分，每部分均2节试题，时间120分钟，满分150分。 第 I卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，共7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A,B,C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话後，你将有10秒中的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话你将听一遍。1. How will the woman go outing tomorrow? A. By bus. B. In the mans car. C. In her own c

2、ar.2. Who does the dress belong to? A. Susan. B. Janet. C. Susans friend.3. What is the woman going to do? A. Study for a flight. B. Have dinner with Jack. C. Pack for a plane trip.4. What are the speakers talking about?A. Repairing machines. B. Paying for tickets. C. Changing notes.5. What is the p

3、robable relationship between the speakers?A. Classmates. B. Fellow workers. C. Husband and wife.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，共22.5分）听下面6段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每题所给的A. B. C.三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读每小题。听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白你将听两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。6. What is the woman telling her father about?A. Her vis

4、it to Greenwich Village. B. Her sightseeing experience. C. Her plan for her holiday. 7. When is the woman going to see a show? A. On her last night. B. Next weekend. C. Tomorrow.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. What do we know about the writer?A. He is a child. B. He was an assistant years ago. C. He was born disa

5、bled.9. How does the man find the writer?A. Inspiring. B. Surprising. C. Satisfying.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. How did the man get the car probably?A. He made it by himself. B. He bought it from a car store.C. He bought it from another person.11. What does the price of the car include?A. All fees but no t

6、axes. B. Free service for one year.C. A one month service agreement.12. What will the man probably do next?A. Test out the car by himself. B. Get the car keys for the womanC. Get the contracts ready to sign.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. When will the woman leave for vacation?A. August 5th. B. August 15th, C.

7、 August 25th.14. How long will the woman stay at the beach?A. Two weeks. B. One week C. Three weeks.15. What is the woman planning to do?A. Take a sunbath. B. Learn swimming. C. Have a volleyball match.16. What will the man do?A. Go with the woman. B. Do some sports. C. Take part of his vacation.听第1

8、0段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Where can you most probably hear this talk?A. In a class of the Greek language. B. In a class of the French language.C. In a class of the English language.18. How long does the Class last?A. 11 weeks. B. 13 weeks. C. 15 weeks.19. What is “the short cut” to learning words according

9、 to the speaker?A. Learning how words are formed.B. Taking more courses.C. Reading basic words aloud.20. Why is the class popular?A. Its taught by Professor Morris. B. It helps to master some useful rules.C. It is not offered each term.第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分35分）第一节（共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、

10、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AThere are lots of outdoor activities in London. The following are four of them.Bird-watching in BarnesThe London Wetland Centre is the best place to go bird-watching in the capital. Every day there is free guided tour at 11 a, m. and 2 p. m., and you can join the keepers

11、for feeding time at 3 P. m. A real highlight is a series of events in which you can hear the dawn chorus of birds, and experience wildlife photography courses, enjoying being with other small mammals and amphibians(两栖动物) that also live at the centre.+44(0)20-8409 4400, open daily 7a.m. - 5 p.m.Rolle

12、rblading(滚轴溜冰) in Battersea Park Battersea Park is a fascinating place, with views of the Thames, an art gallery by the lake, and a childrens zoo. Instead of exploring on foot or by bike, try eight wheels instead. There is a free group skate every dry Saturday at 10: 30 a. m. , starting at the Japan

13、ese Peace Pagoda. There are no hills or traffic, so its suitable for children and beginners.+44(0)20-8409 7559, open daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.Kayaking(皮划艇运动) at West Reservoir CentreWest Reservoir is a relatively unknown water sports centre. Visitors can sign up for a sailing or Kayaking course, or try

14、 a free kayak session with the Caststle Canoe Club on Tuesday evenings (excluding winter) and Sunday mornings.+44(020-8442 8116, open daily 9a.m. - 5 p.m.Swimming at Brockwell LidoBuilt in 1937, Brockwell Lido was restored to its former glory in 2007 and now has a great poolside caf, which opens for

15、 breakfast and turns into a bar and restaurant in the evening. The Olympic-sized pool is open from April to October, with swimming tickets starting at 2. 7 pounds per person.+44(0)20-7274 3088, open Mon.-Fri.6:30 a. m. -10 p. m. , weekend 7: 30 a. m. - 9: 30 p. m.For further information, please go t

16、o www. .21. You can do all of the following in Battersea Park EXCEPT_.A. taking a sailing courseB. exploring on eight wheelsC. visiting an art galleryD. having a look at the Thames22. From the passage, we know that _.A. visitors can feed the birds anytime at the London Wetland Cen

17、treB. visitors have a chance to try a free kayak session at West Reservoir CentreC. there is a free group skate every dry Sunday in Battersea ParkD. thle price of entering the bar is 2. 7 pounds per person at Brockwell Lido23. _ is the only place you can go after dinner at 7 p. m.A. The London Wetla

18、nd CentreB. Battersea ParkC. West Reeservoir CentreD. Brockwell LidoB WeChat is a social mobile application with voice and text messaging timeline and several social features like Message in a Bottle. WeChat, a popular instant messaging tool run by Tencent Holdings, aims to help users access mobile

19、services without downloading separate apps, which experts said may challenge the business of smartphone app distributors such Apple Store.This new feature, named Mini Programs, allows WeChat users to find a variety of services such as ticket buying by scanning a QR (quick-response) code, saving them

20、 the trouble of installing a number of different apps on smart devices, according to the transcript of a speech by Zhang Xiaolong, Tencents senior executive vice president, on Wednesday. The new function is expected to come online on January 9.Zhang, known as the father of WeChat, emphasized that Mi

21、n Programs is not a mobile app distributing function.Still, experts and app developers said that the rollout (推出) of “Mini Programs” on WeChat willerodethe market share of app distributors like Apple Store in China.“Mini Programs will attract lots of start-ups, because a program based on WeChat can

22、help them build up businesses at much lower costs,” a Shanghai-based app developer, told theGlobal TimesWednesday.If a start-up wants to promote its business via a separate application, it has to hire a special team to develop two different apps one each for iOS and Android.Lsiunched in 2011, WeChat

23、 has evolved to include services such as Order Taxi, Food Delivery, e-commerce and payments from just an instant messaging app.24. What can we know about “Mini Programs”?A. Its expensive.B. Its complex.C. Its convenient.D. Its free.25. Why do lots of start-ups choose the “Mini Programs”?A. It can cu

24、t the costs of building business.B. It can help build up business.C. It can help them make a big fortune.D. It can promote their business.26. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. WeChat will be a perfect app.B. WeChat will meet a great challenge.C. WeChat will meet needs of more people.D.

25、 WeChat will replace other apps. CTwo of the saddest words in the English language are “if only”. I live my life with the goal of never having to say those words, because they convey regret, lost opportunities, mistakes, and disappointment.My father is famous in our family for saying, “Take the extr

26、a minute to do it right.” I always try to live by the “extra minute” rule. When my children were young and likely to cause accidents, I always thought about what I could do to avoid an “if only” moment, whether it was something minor like moving a cup full of hot coffee away from the edge of a count

27、er, or something that required a little more work such as taping padding(衬垫) onto the sharp corners of a glass coffee table.I dont only avoid those “if only” moments when it comes to safety. Its equally important to avoid “if only” in our personal relationships. We all know people who lost a loved o

28、ne and regretted that they had foregone an opportunity to say “I love you” or “I forgive you”. When my father announced he was going to the eye doctor across from my office on Good Friday, I told him that it was a holiday for my company and I wouldnt be here. But then I thought about the fact that h

29、es 84 years old and I realized that I shouldnt give up an opportunity to see him. I called him and told him I had decided to go to work on my day off after all.I know there will still be occasions when I have to say “if only” about something, but my life is definitely better because of my policy of

30、doing everything possible to avoid that eventuality. And even though it takes an extra minute to do something right, or it occasionally takes an hour or two in my busy schedule to make a personal connection, I know that Im doing the right thing. Im buying myself peace of mind and thats the best kind

31、 of insurance for my emotional well being.27. Which of the following is an example of the “extra minute” rule?A. Start the car the moment everyone is seated.B. Leave the room for a minute with the iron working.C. Wait for an extra minute so that the steak tastes betterD. Move an object out of the wa

32、y before it trips someone.28. The author decided to go to her office on Good Friday to _.A. keep her appointment with the eye doctorB. meet her father who was already an old manC join in the holiday celebration of the companyD. finish her work before the deadline approached29. The underlined word “f

33、oregone” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning toA. abandoned B. lackedC. avoided D. wasted30. What is the best title for the passage?A. The Emotional Well-being B. The Two Saddest WordsC. The Most Useful Rule D. The Peace of Mind第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10）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。Quick Tips

34、 For Better Time ManagementAre you a good time manager? If your answer is “no”, here are some tips on how to be a better time manager:Create a daily plan. Plan your day before it starts. The plan gives you a good description of how the day will go on. That way, you will be ready to deal with most of

35、 the things you meet. _31 _Focus. Are you multi-tasking so much that youre just not getting anything done?_32_ Only focus on what youre doing. Youll be more efficient that way.Stay away from your time wasters. What takes your time away from your work? QQ? Email checking?_33_One thing you can do is m

36、ake it hard to check them remove them from your browser quick links._34_Dont take on more than you can deal with. For the distractions that come in when youre doing other things, give a firm no. Or do it later.Decide to be early. When you prepare to be on time, youll either be on time or late._35_Ho

37、wever, if you decide to be early, youll most likely to be on time. For appointments, try to be early. For your deadlines, meet them earlier than required.A. Learn to say “No”.B. Most of the time youll be late.C. Great ways to know your time spent.D. Cut off when you need to.E. Stop checking them so

38、often.F. Your job for the day is to follow the plan as best as possible.G. If so, focus on just one key task at one time.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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Jimmy was good at breaking safes open. He was 36 by the police and pu

39、t in _37 for ten months. When he was set free, he made up his mind to 38 breaking safes and live in another town. He changed his name to Ralph Spencer and 39 a shoe store. Soon everyone in the town 40_ Mr. Spencer. Business was good, and by the end of the year he made 41 with Mr. Adams and his daugh

40、ter. Mr. Spencer and Annabel loved each other. One day, Annabel, her father, her married sister, and Mr. Spencer were 42 in the bank. Mr. Spencer had his bag of 43 with him. He has planning to 44 them away that day. The bank had a new safe with a special 45 controlled by a clock. “Look at that safe,

41、” said Mr. Adams. “Now its open, 46 if you shut it, you cant open it till the planned time. Annabels sisters two little children were playing 47 the safe. Suddenly one of them got into the safe, and the other 48 the door. There was a cry from the women. Mr. Adams 49 to open the door, but he could no

42、t. “My child!” cried the childrens mother. “Shell die. Open the door. 50 it open. Please get her out.” Annabel turned to Mr. Spencer. There was some 51 in her eyes. A woman _ 52 that the man whom she loves can do anything. Mr. Spencer 53 his tools out of the bag. Soon he began to 54 on the door. He

43、forgot that he was Mr. Spencer. He was Jimmy again. 55 ten minutes the door of the safe was open. The child was safe in her mothers arms.36. A. shot B. held C. caught D. touched37. A. prison B. hospital C. hotel D. station38. A. begin B. stop C. continue D. remain39. A. started B. made C. built D. s

44、et40. A. hated B. forced C. calmed D. liked41. A. shoes B. goods C. friends D. safes42. A. working B. stealing C. talking D. robbing43. A. money B. tools C. clothes D. shoes44. A. put B. keep C. move D. throw45. A. bottom B. side C. door D. key46. A. as B. but C. even D. only47. A. in the front of B

45、. in charge of C. at the end of D. in front of48. A. opened B. played C. closed D. turned off49. A. managed B. tried C. worked D. thought50. A. Break B. Tear C. Keep D. Let51. A. tear B. water C. hope D. light52. A. proves B. knows C. says D. thinks53. A. took B. led C. pushed D. used54. A. turn B.

46、knock C. work D. operate55. A. For B. In C. Before D. Until第二节 （共10题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式.Lionel Messi, _56_ player from the South American country of Argentina, is the greatest soccer player alive today. At a young age, he _57_ (move) to Spain and now plays _58_ (pro

47、fession) for the Barcelona soccer club. Messi started playing soccer at the age of 5 for a small soccer team _59_ (own) by his father. Even as a young boy, he did very well. But when he was 11 years old, he found out he had a sickness which would prevent him from growing much _60_ (tall). There was

48、a way to help him grow more, _61_ his parents did not have enough money to pay for his medical needs. So, they looked around for a soccer club _62_ would be able to do this for them. The clubs in Argentina couldnt help him, but the famous Barcelona club in Spain offered _63_ (accept) Messi on the ju

49、nior team and pay for the bills. The Messi family happily took the offer and moved to Spain. In the Barcelona soccer club, Messi was one of the best _64_ (play) through his teen years. _65_ his incredible talent, Messi has surprised the world.第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）66.第一节：应用文写作（满分15分）假定你是李华，你想邀请在中国留学的英国好

50、友Peter观看京剧表演，但Peter不在家，你给他写张留言条，包括以下内容：1. 你到Peter家的目的;2. 介绍京剧: 有200多年历史；中国传统戏剧；中国文化的精华；服装华丽；有唱、跳等形式；3. 询问什么时候方便，再约时间观看。注意：1. 词数80左右; 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考词汇：京剧Beijing Opera；精华quintessence; 华丽的ornate 67.第二节：概要写作（满分25分）阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。If you know something is bad for you, why cant you just s

51、top? About 70% of smokers say they would like to stop. Drug and alcohol abusers struggle to give up the bad habits that hurt their bodies and destroy families and friendships. And many of us have unhealthy weight that we could lose if only we would eat right and exercise more. So why dont we do it?S

52、ome scientists have been searching for answers. Theyve studied what happens in our brains as habits form. Theyve found answers to why bad habits, once formed, are so difficult to kick. And theyre developing ways to help us make the changes wed like to make. Habits are a normal part of life, and are

53、often helpful. “We wake up every morning, shower, comb our hair or brush our teeth without being aware of it,” Volkow says. We can drive along familiar routes without really thinking about the directions. “When behaviors become automatic, it gives us an advantage, because the brain does not have to perform the act