2018_2019学年高二英语上学期期初考试试题

1、2018-2019 学年度上学期省六校协作体高二期初考试英语试题第I卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30 分）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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、日C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AWhat makes a building ugly? Everyone's got their own opinion, so it s hard to say. Now,let s take a look at some of the world s worst buildings.The To

2、rre VelascaThe Tone Velasca in Milan is in the centre of Milan （Italy）. The tower, which went up in the 1950s, is about 100 metres tall. Its design is actually a modern representation of a traditional Lombard castle, where the lower parts were narrower （狭窄的）than the upper parts.The Mirador BuildingT

3、he Mirador Building in Madrid （Spain） was created by Dutch studio MVRDV and the Spanish architect Blanca Lleo. The building, which is a block of flats, opened in 2005. There is a large rectangular （ 矩形的）hole in the upper part of it, which is used by the neighbourhoodas a meeting area and playground.

4、The Prague TV TowerThe Prague TV Tower is in Prague （the capital of the Czech Republic）. It stands 216 metreshigh and looks a bit like a tall, thin space ship. Prague is famous for its architecturalbeauty,so when the tower was put up in 1985 by architect Vaclav Aulicky and engineer Jiri Kozak, many

5、felt it didn t fit in.The Longaberger Basket CompanyThe Longaberger Basket Companybuildingis in Newark, Ohio （USA）. The office block was openedin 1997 and looks like a very large basket. It， s got seven floors and two handlesat thetop. The handles weigh about 150 tons. It may not be the ugliest buil

6、ding in the world but it s certainly one of the most unusual.21. According to the text, the Torre VelascaA. is similar to a Lombard castleB. was created by Blanca LleoC. has a history of over 100 yearsD. is taller than the Prague TV Tower22. Which of the following buildings might be the Mirador Buil

7、ding?B.23. When the Prague TV tower was put up, many peopleA. liked it very muchB. thought little of itC. felt that it might fall down easilyD. thought that it was totally uselessBEmma and Ryan, a married couple, were driving to a friend' s house when Emma turned to Ryanand asked, “Would you lik

8、e to stop for lunch? ”Ryan replied. "No,I ' m not hungry yet, " and continued driving. Meanwhile, Emmasat quietly fuming （ 十分恼火 ）in the passenger seat. Ryan could not understand why Emma was unhappy. He had thought she was asking if he was hungry, but in reality, Emma was telling him t

9、hat she was hungry and wanted to stop for lunch.Misunderstandings like this often occur between men and women, even among people from the same culture. Deborah Tannen, professor of linguistics at Georgetown University in the United States, has studied conversational rules.In Emma and Ryan ' s si

10、tuation, Emma was making a request in the form of a question. Herstyle of talking is commonfor women. She needed Ryan to agree they were both hungry. So, Emma asked Ryan what he wanted. She was really telling Ryan what she wanted; however, Ryan did not understand this. If he had been hungry, he woul

11、d have said something more direct, such as,"I' m hungry. Let ' s have lunch. ”Tannen believes that most women grow up in a world where talk is used to express feelings.However, most men are raised differently and they tend to keep their feelings to themselves.Tannen says, for men, talk

12、is often used as a situation used outside the hometo gain respect, to entertain and get attention , or to exchange information. This is why men communicate by making each other laugh, or talking about sport and work. These men do not always feel it is necessary to talk to feel close or to express th

13、eir feelings. Women, on the other hand, are encouraged to speak about their feelings since this is a way to build relationships.24. What can be inferred from Emma and Ryan ' s story?A. Emma didn ' t like Ryan.B. Ryan didn ' t want to talk to Emma.C. Ryan didn ' t want to eat with Emm

14、a.D. Emma wasn ' t pleased with Ryan ' s answer.25. According to Deborah Tannen, what causes the misunderstanding?A.Different culturesB. Different characteristicsC. Different ways of communicatingD.Different educational background26. Compared with women, -men.A. talk less about feelingsB. co

15、mmunicate more with othersC. are more likely to become angryD.are better at building relationships27. What might be the best title for the text?A. Why women like to express feelingsB. How men and women communicateC. Different ways of supporting a childD. Misunderstandings in social communication CRe

16、d meat, usually considered to be beef, pork, mutton and lamb products, have nutritional value, but eating red meat also raises some health concerns.Red meat is an excellent source of protein（蛋白质）.It is also a key source of vitamin B12, which isonly available in animal productsand iskeyfor both red b

17、loodcelland nervehealth.Red meatis also a rich source of zine, selenium（不西）andiron. Zinc and seleniumare good forour immune system （免疫系统）.Iron helps transportoxygen in the blood,andlow levelsof ironcan leadto feeling tired. Eating red meat,especiallylean cuts（瘦肉），withmeals andsnacks,may help people

18、curb hunger between meals and help people with weight management.Health risks of red meat may include the risk of heart disease and cancer. It is usuallybest to avoid processed meats. These tend to contain lots of salt and nitrites（亚石肖酸盐）, whichmay damage our health. Choosi ng lean cuts and cooking

19、meat correctly may reduce health risks. It is generally advised not to undercook or overcook red meat and to avoid grilling（烧烤）.When it comes to red meat and health, another thing is whether the animals aregrain orgrass-fed. Grass-fed animals frequently have a better quality of life. Grass feeding c

20、an be more environmentally friendly as well.Many governments suggest the amount of red meat should be safely included in a healthy diet. The amount varies between nations, but several portions a week are usually acceptable. Those who choose to include eating red meat may wish to choose grass-fed ani

21、mals and to cut off any fat before eating.28. According to Paragraph 2, red meat. A. is quite expensiveB. a major source of various vitamins't be found in plantsC. can provide important nutrition for usD. contains protein that can29. What does the underlined word "curb " in paragraph?

22、probably mean?A. experience B. develop C. control D. realize30. What suggestion does the author give us on eating red meat?A. We should eat it anyway we like.B. We should cut it out from our diet.C. We should cook it as long as possible.D. We should pay attention to its quality and amount.31. What m

23、ay be the best title for the text?A. Red meat and healthB. Diseases related to red meatC. Unhealthy diet of meat loversD. Methods of cooking red meatDScientists in Argentina have created the world ' s first cow with two human genes that will enable it to produce human-like milk.Genetic engineeri

24、ng was used to introduce the "mothers ' milk" genes into the animal before birth, according to the National Institute of Agribusiness Technology in Buenos Aires.As an adult, the cloned cow "will produce milk that is similar to that of humans", which will prove "a deve lo

25、pment of great importance for the nutrition of infants（婴儿）",said theinstitute. "The cloned cow, named Rosita ISA, is the first in the world with two human genes that contain the proteins present in human milk," said the statement.In April, scientists in China published details of rese

26、arch showing that they had created dairy cows which produced milk containing proteins found in humanbreast milk. But the Argentine team said the Chinese only introduced one human gene, while their research involved two, meaning the milk will more closely resemble that of humans.“Our goal was to rais

27、e the nutrition value of cows' milk by adding two human genes,which do good to the immune system of infants, " said Adrian Mutto, from the National University of San Martin which worked with the institute.Cristina Kirchner, President of Argentina, said that the scientific institute made all

28、Argentines proud. She also said that she had refused the "honor" of having the cow named after -5 -her. "They came to tell me that the name is Cristina, but what woman would like to have a cownamed after her? It appeared to me to be more proper to call it Rosita.”32. What is the passa

29、ge mainly about?A. The importance of genetic engineering.B. Ways to improve mothers milk.C. Advanced agricultural technology in Argentina.D. A cloned cow to produce human-like milk.33. Which of the following can best replace“ more closely resemble ” in Para 4?A. have more varieties thanB. have more

30、nutrition thanC. be more similar toD. be more different from34. What can be inferred from Cristina Kirchner s statements?A. She was quite satisfied with the research done by the institute.B. She considered it an honor to name the special cow.C. She felt it improper to be named after the cow.D. She r

31、efused to give a name to the cow out of self-respect.35. What s Adrian Mutto s attitude to the genetic engineering?A.negative B. supportive C.indifferent D.mixed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。New Reasons to ExerciseIt s a cruel reality that exercising is not a relia

32、ble way to lose weight and keep itoff. _36_ Here are the benefits of regular exercise._37_A new study had found that just a short period of exercise can help improve the abilityto remember things in the hours that follow. The report says,“ Exercising four hours afterlearning a task can help people r

33、emember that task in the long term”It may keep off depression._38_ Researchers found that women who exercised regularly reported about 50% fewer depressive signs than women who didn ' t exercise as much. And the more the women reported exercising, the less likely they were to have signs of depre

34、ssion.It can control appetite.（ 食欲）Exercise may be the key to controlling your appetite . A study found that people whoexercised for 15 minutes after doing mental work ate 100 fewer calories than people who did mental work and then remained seated. Exercise has the ability to increase available fuel

35、 sources in the body that may signal to the brain."_39_I don ' t need to fill myself withfood, " says study author William H. Neumeirer.It increases energy.In a recent report, menwho cycled for 20 minutes experienced a 166%increase in self-reported energy levels, compared with a 15% in

36、crease when they sat and did nothing for the same amount of time. _40_A. It improves memory.B. It has mind-body benefits.C. Here is the energy source I need.D. We do the work at the office each day.E. Working out regularly might prevent depression.F. But that doesn ' t mean you should give up th

37、e effort.G. If you need a reason to work out, energy increase is a worthwhile one.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。Frederick Albert is not a name . you will find in a history book. It is ,_41_, the name of a German farmer w

38、ho was such a hero in Reynoldsburg, Ohio during the Great Depression that people there _42_ him a lot. He was also my great-grandfather.Although my great-grandfather died before I was born, he has had a _43_ influence on mym so moved.life. I always hear stories about his_44_. My favorite one that my

39、 mother has o-ften told me brings _45_ to my eyes as IIn 1935, my great-grandfather planted watermelons for extra money. To cut_46_, he alwayssaved the seeds for the next season. While _47_ supplies at the feed store（饲料店）one fallmorning, my great-grandfather learned of a young girl who was ill with

40、kidney（1肾）disease.Her mother had _48_ from a local amateur doctor that watermelon seeds could be crushed（压碎）into tea to help _49_ her daughter, she _50_ my great-grandfather and asked if she could have some of his watermelon seeds. Without hesitation, my great-grandfather gave all his watermelon see

41、ds to the mother - he was such a（n）_51_ man.Unfortunately, all the watermelon tea in the world could not _52_ the. child and withwinter ' s first snowfall, she died. The girl ' s mother remained _53_ to my great-grandfather and his family. News of the child ' s death spread, and so did t

42、he storyof mygreat-grandfather' s _54_ and kindness. Many local farmers _55_ him with free watermelonseeds.In my eyes, my great-grandfather is a real hero _56_ he followed his heart and did what was best for others. Although he was a poor man monetarily（在金钱上）, he was_57 in thelove he gave to oth

43、ers and the _58_ he received.Whenever I find myself in_59_ or confusing situations, I will remember his story. I smile with _60 when I follow his wisdom.41. A42. A.moreover.encouragedB. thereforeB. admiredC. otherwiseC. blamedD.howeverD.comforted43. A.smallB. strongC. simpleD. secret44. A.reactionB.

44、 connectionC. devotionD. suggestion45. A.tearsB. worriesC. smilesD. fears46. A.costsB. interestsC. wastesD. food47. A.waiting forB. putting upC. making forD. picking up48.A .rememberedB. understoodC. learnedD. agreed49.A .protectB. cureC. raiseD. examine50.A .informedB. advisedC. presentedD. approac

45、hed51. A .braveB. sensitiveC. caringD. patient52.A.raiseB. beatC.forgiveD.save53.A.gratefulB. hopefulC.pitifulD.regretful54.A.generosityB. modestyC.optimismD.fairness55.A.rewardedB. honoredC.repaidD.followed56.A.although B.becauseC.unlessD.when57.A.famousB. freeC.richD.popular58.A.experienceB. freed

46、omC.supportD.respect59.A.difficultB. practicalC.misleadingD.strange60.A.worryB.C.prideD.doubtsatisfaction-9 -第II卷注意：将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。第二节（共10小题：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（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式（不超过三个词）。People eat rice all over the worldRice _61_ （believe） to have been first grown in China or possib

47、ly somewhere else in easternAsia around 10,000 years ago. _62_ earliest evidence of rice farming comes from a 7,000-year-old site near the lower Yangtze River village of Hemudu in Zhejiang province in China.Rice is a kind of food which requires much labor. In developed countries, the planting andhar

48、vesting is done _63_（most） with machines. _64_,in much of the world, these things arestill largely done by hand. It takes one farmer 1,000 to 2,000 working hours_65_（raise）arice crop on 2.5 acres of land. The fact that rice needs so much labor means _66（keep）alot of the population on the land.Rice i

49、s also a crop _67_ need of lots of water. The wet rice grown in most of Asia needshot weather after a period of rain and conditions provided by the rainy seasons affect many of the places _68_ rice is grown.Rice straws（ 稻杆）_69（leave）in the fields add nutrients（营养物）to the soil after riceis harvested（

50、收害 U）. For the next crop, rice farmers can often enjoy a good harvest by addinglittle _70_ no fertilizer.（月日料）四、改错 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 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，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。作文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（A）并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其

51、修改均仅限一词；2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。Of all my teachers, Mr Smith is the one who impress memost. While he is in his 40s, he looks very young for his age. Comparewith other teachers, he pays many attention to the way of teaching.He tries various way to make his classes lively and interested. In his opin

52、ion, we should not only know “ what it is ” , but to understand “ why it is so ” . He encourages us to think independently instead giving us the answer to a question immediate. Under his guidance, we ve learned what to solve problems. He is so learned a person that we all admire her.第二节书面表达（满分25 分）假设你叫李华，是你班上的英语课代表。为了弘扬中国传统文化，你校艺术俱乐部准备举办一次关于“国画（ Chinese painting ）”的讲座。你班外籍教师 Peter 对国画很感兴趣，给你发来邮件询问本次讲座的情况。请给Peter 回复一封邀请信，内容包括：1. 讲座目的；2. 讲座内容；3. 讲座时间和地点；4. 邀请 Peter 参加。注意： 1. 参考词汇弘扬 promote2. 词数 120 左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。3. 发言稿的开