2018-2019 高二上学期期中考试英语试卷

1、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。AIfyouretravellingwithkidsin London, many London hotelshave specialservicesand featuresto helpthe familyholiday,offeringservicesforkidsas wellas games,bike hire and

2、 free ice cream!AthenaeumThe five-star Athenaeum is a fantastic family hotel, particularly with theaddition of its kids services. Even before you arrive, theyll be in touch to makesure your kidshave theirfavoriteDVDs, treatsand anythingelseto keep them happy.And they can arrangeyour perfectfamilyact

3、ivities,from bike hireto theatretickets.Chessington Safari HotelAt ChessingtonSafariHotel,kids willlove stayingin an Africanadventure-themedroom, having breakfast overlooking the animals of the Wanyama Reserve, watchingfamily-friendly movies and getting into the theme park before it opens.Marlin Apa

4、rtmentsMarlinApartmentsoperatemore than 700 servicedapartmentsin London. Apartmentsare all within five minutes walk of the Tube (good for tired little legs!) with flatscreen TVs, fullyequipped kitchenand free Wi-Fi.One or two bedroom familyapartmentshave extra room for fold out beds in the living ar

5、ea too.NovotelNovotels family rooms are designed to accommodate two adults and two children.Accommodation and breakfastare freeforunder-16s(up to two stayingin theirparentsroom). You can also enjoy a late check-out at 5p.m. on a Sunday, and while you liein, the kids can entertain themselves with the

6、 Cartoon Network.The RitzKids at The Ritzare treatedjustas wellas theirparents,ifnot better!Childrencan enjoy computer games and DVDs, freeice cream and theirown bathrobesand slippers.Under-16s can stay for free in their parents bedroom, depending on the room type.21. Before you check in Athenaeum,.

7、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. AthenaeumB. Chessington Safari HotelC. NovotelD. The Ritz23. If you

8、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 chargeIn an effort at work inventingto discourage alternativeBpeoplefrom usingplastics,scientistspackagingproducts

9、.From water bottleshave been hard made from seaweedto cutlery(餐具 ) made from rice and wheat, a number of inventions are set to changethe way we eat while we are on the go, or having a relaxing picnic in the park.The ideaofusing seaweed tomake eco-friendly waterbottleshas been aroundfora few years. R

10、ecently, Ari Jonsson took his invention a water bottle made from redseaweed to show off at a festival. The bottles will only hold their shape as longas theyare filled.As soon as these bottlesare empty they willbegin to breakdown,though they would be perfectly safe to eat. Ari Jonssons bottles are a

11、step closerto a widely used alternative to the current plastic ones.The eatable water container is not the only product to add to our image of thefuture. Narayana Pessapaty has also created eatable spoons. After the spoons, Mr. Pessapaty is ready to expand and introduce forks and chopsticks to hisme

12、nu. His aim is to largelyreduce the amount of plasticwaste,which isfor waste sites all over the world. It is a product that may take up to 500 yearsto break down, and recycling companies worldwide are struggling to deal with it. Aside from the obvious benefits to the environment, this new packaging

13、is alsocheap 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?

14、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 th

15、eir 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 pas

16、sage?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.successof hisa huge problemD. Its unsafe for individuals to invent eatable cutlery at home.A European Union program

17、islettingthe firsttime.Ituses threedimensionalso they can be touched.Cblindpeopleexperiencefamous paintingsfor(3-D)printingto re-createfamous paintingsOne painting printed with the new technology is Gustav Klimts “The Kiss. ”It is a popular attraction at the Belvedere Museum in Vienna, Austria. The

18、paintingshows a man and a woman standing in a field filled with flowers. They are wearinggold robes and have theirarms around each other.The man leansdown to kissthe woman.Klimt finished the painting in 1908. Until now, people who had trouble seeingcould not appreciate the artwork. But thanks to the

19、 reproduction they can touch thepiece and feel the ridges and depressions. Andreas Reichinger started making 3-Dversionsof artworkin 2010.He saidthisreproductionwas hismost difficultprojectbecause the couples robes are so detailed.Dominika Raditsch is a blind museum visitor. She touched the reproduc

20、tion. Asshe moved her hands around it she said,”Exactly, can you see these? There are somany details.“ Raditsch said she can imagine what the original painting looks likewhen she touches the reproduction.“It s somehow round. You can feel it. It comeswith it. And in many places its so smooth. And the

21、n I think to myself: it probablyshines too!” Raditsch said.The Belvedere is not the only museum to have 3-D versions of its artwork. Someof the piecesat the Prado,in Madrid,Spain,have reproductionsthatcan be touched.But the piece in Vienna has one special part: it is made with widely available 3-Dpr

22、inting technology. That means one day, blind art fans anywhere in the world coulddownload 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 reproducti

23、on 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. N

24、ervous.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 othe

25、rs until you loveyourself. Sometimes youll hear people say that you cant expect someone else tolove you until you love yourself. Either way, youve got to love yourself first andthis can be tricky. Sure we all know that were the apple of our parents eyes,and that our Grandmas think were great talents

26、 and our Uncle Roberts think thatwe willgo to the Olympics ， but someti mes it s a lotharderto thinksuch nicethoughtsabout ourselves. If you find that believing in yourself is a challenge, it is timeyou should build a positive self-image and learn to love yourself.Self- image is your own minds pictu

27、re of yourself. Thisimage includes the wayyou 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

28、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 stressyour successes. That is, make a list if you need to, but write down all of the greatthings you do every day. Dont allow doubts to occur

29、 in it.It very well might be that you are experiencing a negative self-image becauseyou can t move past one flaw or weakness that you see about yourself. Well, rollup your sleevesand make a change of it as your primary task. If you think youresillybecause you aren tgood atmath,find a tutor.Ifyou thi

30、nkyoureweak becauseyou cant run a mile,gettothetrackand practice.Ifyou thinkyouredull becauseyou don t wear the latest trends, buy a few new clothes. But remember, just becauseyou think it doesnt mean its true.The best way to get rid of a negative self-image is to realize that your imageis farfrom o

31、bjective,and to activelyconvince yourselfof yourpositivequalities.Changing the way you think and working on those you need to improve will go a longway towards promoting a positive self-image. When you can pat(拍 ) yourself on theback, you ll know youre well on your way. Good luck!32. You need to bui

32、ld a positive self-image when you _.A. dare to challenge yourselfB. feel it hard to change yourselfC. are unconfident about yourselfD. 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 succe

33、ssful.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 pass

34、age?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 improveyour quality of life Try these four methods on a daily basis(1

35、)Dont think a lot about negativityOf courseStaying positive 24 hours a day， seven days a week is a bitdifficult Letting things get to you is normal，and its actually healthy to cry orexpressfrustrationsonce in a while Itswhen those negativemoments controlyourlifethatyour emotionalbalanceis at risk36H

36、owever，dontgivethatsadnessanother second in your day(2) 37What you put into your body directly affects how you feel on the outside Fillyourself with good， healthy foods like fruits and vegetables and limitsnacking Exercise is equally of great importance Take a few days out of your weekfor at least a

37、 half a hour of activity，and try to stick to a routine 38(3)39Be kind to othersMaking someones day a bit brighter not only puts a smile on his or herface but also yours as well Remember to smile and treat each person with pity andrespect Good deeds are contagious（传染的）， and your positiveattitudemay s

38、preadamong others (4)Take it one day at a timeBeing positive isnt an instant thing Its a steady effort that we follow everyhour of every day 40Instead， focuson livinginthe moment and doing whatyou can to make each moment betterA Eat healthy and stay fitB Take your lunch breaks outsideC Dont worry ab

39、out what the future may bringD Gratefulness helps you appreciate life in bad timesE Good feelings come from acts of kindness and selflessnessF Take a few minutes to feel sad and accept what happenedG Even 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

40、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 workedin the city as a carpenter. He was quiet; distant. He was not highly educated,42he was smart, trying to teach my brother and me 43things, inc

41、luding respect. Idid not like him very much, though.My father never missed 44 . But one day he got off work earlier. His back hurtand he didnt45 well. Soon he was diagnosed with bloodcancer.For the lastyearof my fathers life, his46 day consisted of rising from his bed and walking tohis chair to sit

42、and think.He was predictably sitting in that 47 when I came home from school one day. Heasked me to sitdown. What 48 stillmoves me these decades later.He 49 meabouthis life, his family, his loves, his heartbreaks. It was 50 a pipe had burst, hisinner self rushing out to me in a great flood.Hehad bee

43、n 51 formaybe an hour or more when I 52 that,in fact,he was doing53 telling.He was asking to be forgiven and all ittook was understanding.Knowingthat was 54 he needed, I 55 everything immediately.Whatdo you do when your“enemies”revealtheyare56 human?I thinkyou eitherforgive and move forward or 57 to

44、 resentment(怨恨 ) and live in the past. Imcertainlynot 58 thatmy fathergotsick,but 59, I realizethatifhe hadnt,I might never have come to 60 him.41 A. fatherB. uncleC. brotherD. grandpa42 A. soB. andC. butD. as43 A. funnyB.usefulC.strangeD.impossible44 A. schoolB. travelC. treatmentD. work45 A. readB

45、. driveC. behaveD. feel46 A. remainingB. entireC. tiringD. final47 A. roomB. farmC. chairD. bed48 A. followedB. appearedC. broke outD. run out49 A. toldB. warnedC. remindedD. informed50 A. becauseB. whenC. not untilD. as if51 A. sleepingB.whisperingC.speakingD.trembling52 A. imaginedB. announcedC. r

46、ealizedD. mentioned53 A. more thanB. less thanC. rather thanD. otherthan54 A. whatB. whenC. whyD. which55 A. admittedB. ignoredC. rejectedD.forgave56 A. alsoB. evenC. neverD. ever57 A. get downB. date backC. hold onD. live up58 A. angryB. afraidC. proudD. glad59 A. at the same timeB. in no timeC.ato

47、ne timeD. in time60 A. missB. 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 61them correctly and wisely. First, some of us are upset about their body images andlooks. 62 isunnecessaryand it s not important at all. We neednt care aboutit. It is ones inner beauty63 matters. Second, we sometimes seem to be 64(understand) by our teachers, parents and classmates. 65 (