福建省福州市福州二中2018-2019年第二学段考试高二年级英语学科

1、福建省福州市福州二中2018-2019年第二学段考试 高二年级 英语学科 / 9福州二中2018-2019学年第二学段考试高二年级英语学科选修六试卷第一卷 （满分90分）第一部分：听力（共20小题，每小题1分，满分20分） 第二部分：阅读（共两节，共 17小题，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，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。（共12小题，每小题2.5分，满分30分）AWhen I was young, I wished for a good car and a big house. That was my idea of success.

2、I took all the advanced classes and tried to do well in the exams with my mind set on going to a key school. I just knew that I would somehow become famous and be able to afford the car and the dream house. All the way through junior years, my mind was planning this beautiful future.Then in the elev

3、enth grade, many losses changed my mind. First, one of my friends died at 16. Soon after, my great-grandmother passed away, followed by my beloved fourth-grade teacher. These events left me not knowing what to do or where to go . Death had never touched me so closely.After a long period of emptiness

4、, it finally struck me: Life is not promised and neither is future success. Though I was attempting to achieve material success, I was not enjoying my daily life. I realized that finding inner peace, purpose and happiness will stick with me forever and that is real success.Enjoying lifes precious qu

5、irks （偶发事件 ）makes an ordinary person more successful thana wealthy person who isnt content and takes everything for granted. The summer before senior years, my attitude changed greatly. Instead of memorizing facts, I began learning skills. Instead of focusing on the future, I focused on today and th

6、e many blessings and successes that came with it.I still get excellent grades, but now I devote weeks to studying instead of struggling for exams, and I think about the future with a deeper sense of meaning. For me, being successful means truly living life each day.21:The reason why the author chang

7、ed his idea of success is that.A . he cant afford his houseB. his beloved teacher was deadC. he didnt know what to do or where to go timeD. he lost a few beloved persons in a shortB. Truly living life each day.D. Material achievements.22:According to the author which of the following is the real suc

8、cess for a person?A . Being famous.C. Good car and big house.23:What does the author want to tell the readers?A . The true meaning of the life.B. The true meaning of studying.C. How to achieve success.D. His opinion about success.24:According to the passage, which of the following is true?A . The wr

9、iter thinks that success is not promised.B . His teacher died before the death of his grandpa.C. The writer didnt do well in all the exams.D . He didnt want to take all the exams.Foreign visitors to the UK might be disappointed when they learn that not everyone there speaks like Harry Potter and his

10、 friends. Usually, there ais assumption by many non-Brits that everyone in Britain speaks with what s known as a Received PronunCattonl(Rccent,also called “the Queen s EHnowever, while many people do talk this way, most Britons speak in their own regional accents.Scouse, Glaswegian and Black Country

11、 - from Liverpool, Glasgow and the West Midlands - are just three of the countless non-RP accents that British people speak with. There are even differences in accents between towns or cities just 30 kilometers apart. What is even more disappointing is that not speaking in a RP accent may mean a Bri

12、tish person is judged and even treated differently in their everyday life.In a 2015 study by The University of South Wales, videos of people reading a passage in three different UK accents were shown to a second group of people. The group then rated how intelligent they thought the readers sounded.

13、The lowest-rated accent was Brummie, native to people from Birmingham, a city whose accent is considered working class.However, there is no need to be disappointed though you are not speaking in an RP accent. In fact, doing the opposite may even give you strength.Kong Seong-jae, 25, is an internet c

14、elebrity from Seoul. After studying in the UK, he picked up several regional accents. He s now famous for his online videos, where he shows off the variousaccents he s learneBritish people usually get really excited when I use some of their local dialectwords, and they become much friendlier. I rthi

15、nk it makes a bit of bond between local people and foreigners to speak in their local accent,“ he said.So if you rworking on perfecting your British accent, try to speak like someone from Liverpool, Glasgow or Birmingham. You may not sound like Harry Potter, but you are likely to make more friends.W

16、hat can we infer from paragraph 1?Only “the queen s English is accepted in the UK.Non-Brits usually hold that all Britons speak in a RP accent.“the Queen s EnglishB. Spoken by people ofForeign visitors are disappointed at their own spoken English.Any Received Pronunciation around the world is also c

17、alledWhat do people think of the Brummie accent?A. Closest to the RP accent.D. Favored by foreigndoing the opposite in Paragraph 4 refer to?B. Speaking in a RP accent.D. Speaking like Harrylower class.C. Smart and easy to understand.visitors to the UK.What does the underlined phrase A. Speaking in r

18、egional accents. C. Speaking the Brummie accent.Potter.|What is the passage mainly about?How much British people value the RP accent.A comparison between different British accents.The impact of regional accents on people s lives.A study about the most intelligent accent in Britain.CWe are lucky to l

19、ive in a world that is full of incredible technology. Our living rooms are packed with computers, LCD TVs, video game systems, and Blue-ray players that help us enjoy the latest entertainment. Although these items bring us joy and convenience, they also create a lot of junk. Each device needs its ow

20、n plug and adaptor to keep its batteries recharged, and over time these wires get tangled （缠绕在起的 ）.Thankfully, something has come along to help rid our homes of this mess while still supplying these devices with t he power they need. It s called wireless charging and this trend is just starting.Wire

21、less charging has a lot of potential for smartphones and other electronic devices. Electronic devices can absorb the electricity once they re placedopmats peeae charginare several advantages that wireless charging offers over traditional methods. For starters, cords （电 线）have a tendency to wear out

22、with use. Wireless charging users never have to worry about buying replacement cords. Wireless charging is also far more convenient for medical implants, as patients won t need to recharge their devices through the skin using cords. In turn, this cuts down on the risks of infection. Wireless chargin

23、g can also bring safety benefits, as wired charging devices that come in contact with water can increase the chances of getting an electric shock. Wireless charging gets rid of that danger completely.Still, there are a few drawbacks to wireless charging. The first is speed. It takes a bit longer to

24、charge devices wirelessly than it does if the device is plugged in. The process also requires more heat, so devices tend to get a bit hotter, which could create other safety issues. Also, since devices must be left on a special pad while charging, it is harder to operate them while they are powering

25、 up. This limitation may be gotten rid of in the future, as researchers are developing transmitters （ 发 射器）that can charge several different devices in a room without the need to connect to a charging pad. Although wireless-charging technology may be far from perfect, it seems like a step in the rig

26、ht direction as we move towards a less-tangled future.What is a problem with many modern appliances?A. Most people can t afford to pay for them. B. They can cause a lot of junk around the house.C. They go out of style too quickly.D. They are not very entertaining.Why is wireless charging beneficial

27、for medical patients?It often brings down the cost for their medical bi lls.Wireless charging has shown to cure people of serious diseases.It makes maintenance of their devices much easier.It s being used as a replacement for many pills.Which of the following is a disadvantage of wireless charging?W

28、ireless charging means devices take up more space.People can now buy fewer devices for their homes.It takes longer to charge your battery wirelessly.People can t plug in their devices conveniently.What seem to be the author s attitude towards wireless charging?A. Cautious.B. Uncaring.C. Disapproving

29、.D.Favorable.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。When it comes to knowing how to discipline your child, we can focus on three key areas: giving them the positive attention they need and crave, taking time for training, and setting limits and sticking to them.Fill the Attent

30、ion BasketKids need attention, plain and simple. If we don t keep that “ attention basket full vattention, kids will seek out any attention they can get even negative attention. 33. Justtake 10 minutes once or twice a day with each child playing a game they ve picked or reading tfavorite book. Think

31、 of this as an investment in improving their behavior.Take Time for TrainingIt important to remember that the word discipline is rooted in meanings of learning and teaching - making better choices. You can role play the behaviors. I d like a snack,please.roles and pretend you re the child, and let y

32、our little one direct you throughgmaetter choices.“ Thank you for sharing the book with your brother. How kind!”Set Limits and Stick to Them35. Be clear about the ground rules and the consequences when someone breaks therules. If they forget to put away their dishes after dinner, they have to load a

33、nd unload the dishwasher. Most importantly, be consistent. 36 when kids push the rules.Overall, remember that knowing how to discipline your child is rooted in helping them learn how to make the right choice. 37.Clean the rooms and do household choresBe encouraging when they do make the right choice

34、sThis doesn t mean you have at your child s side 24 hoursFollow through every time with the agreed-upon consequenceKids do better when they have structure and know their boundariesBe firm and give them the attention, rules and boundaries they needGive them the attention and limits, and they will be

35、less likely to break rules第三部分 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, 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。A little boy asked his mother,“ Why are you crying? ” B Because I m a woman, she tol（I don t understand, he said. His mum just hugged him and said8will. Y YouLater the little boy ask

36、ed his father,“ Why does my mother seem to cry for no reason?women cry for no reason, 39 so much could his dad say. The little boy grew up and became a man, still 40why women cry. 41 he gave a call to God, and when God got on the phone, he asked,“ God,why do women cry so 42 ?”God said, “Whed made th

37、e woman she had to be 43. I made her shoulders 44 TOC o 1-5 h z enough to carry the weight of the world; yet, gentle enough to give 45.”“I made her 46 childbirth and the rejection that many times comes from her children.“I gave her hardness that allows her to keep going when everyone else 47, and to

38、 takecare of her family in spite of sickness and fatigue （ 劳累）without 48.”“I gave her the sensitivity to 49 her children under any and all circumstances, 50 her child has hurt her very badly.”“I gave her wisdom to carry her husband through his 51. I gave her wisdom to knowthat a good husband never 5

39、2 his wife, but sometimes tests her strengths and her resolve to stand beside him 53.”a And finally, I gave her a tear to shed. She can use it whenever it is needed.”y You see, the beauty of a woman is notin the 54 she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she 55 her hair. The 56 of a woman

40、 must be seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart and the place where love 57.”38.A.surelyB. neverC. probablyD.seldom39.A.onlyB. evenC. almostD.hardly40.A.hopingB. knowingC. wonderingD.expecting41.A.ActuallyB. GenerallyC. LuckilyD.Finally42.A.easilyB. rarelyC. simplyD.excitedly43.A

41、.cleverB. beautifulC. specialD.ordinary44.A.thickB. fatC. wideD.strong45.A.sympathyB. comfortC. kindnessD.mercy46.A.standB. loadC. acceptD.burden47.A.gives inB. gives awayC. gives upD.gives out48.A.difficultyB. dangerC. restD.complaining49.A.controlB. loveC. respectD.satisfy50.A.even ifB. in caseC.

42、so thatD.as though51.A.disagreements B. misunderstandings C. faultsD.quarrels52.A.mindsB. helpsC. refusesD.hurts53.A.nervouslyB. tiredlyC. determinedlyD.unselfishly54.A.clothesB. smileC. hairD.glasses55.A.washesB. dyesC. cutsD.combsA. figureB.intelligenceC. beautyD.appearancehidesB.livesC. storesD.C

43、omes第二卷（满分60分）第四部分 单词拼写（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）It is difficult to p what the long-term effects of the accident will be.The government has b the sale of that produce which is harmful to the public.The cool water （使恢复；使振作）John after his long sleep.Amie Salmon, disabled, is attended throughout her school da

44、ys by a nurse （委任； 任命；安排）to guard her.She sang to the music with her hand w gently.His wife s quarreling in his office made him in a（n） （令人尴尬的）situation。We tried to stay away from （有争议的）topics at the dinner party.The chairman asked me to express our （感激； 感谢 ）of all your hard work.The new survey show

45、s that the number of students a to computer games has been on the increase in recent years.The leader （力口强； 巩固 ）his basketball team by bringing in several young players.第五部分根据所给的语提示完成句子，（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分If you smoke often, your body will （习惯于）nicotine in it. （巧合的是 .）,Mary and Jim were going to Beij

46、ing on the same train.Her mood optimism （由, ,变为 ）extreme depression.You d better wear a helmet, because it can your head being hurt （保护.不受彳密）（尽管）her great efforts., Sue failed once again.The chemist told us drug abuse （X.有很大影明）the brain.Difficult as it is, the young man has （承诺）to quit drinking.We d

47、ont （同意； 赞成 ）the view that we have failed. Instead, we will keep on trying until we reach the goal.The scholar likes to （.做出决定）every step instead of taking risks.What （.感兴趣； 对 .有吸弓 I力 ）about his painting is the colors he uses第六部分 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。I ve always be

48、en attracted by the 78 (beautiful) of Chinese culture and its vast history. When we first arrived in China, my friend Tony and I expected a huge city 79 (fill) with modern buildings, busy streets and a crowded transport system. But we were pleasantly surprised.The first thing 80 struck us was the sp

49、ace. Yes, Beijing is indeed huge, but its wide streets and green spaces made every area feel less crowded. Tian anmen Square was the perfectexample of this. The Forbidden City was 81 (surprise) clean and well preserved. Everywhere we looked, there were people 82 (tidy) and cleaning, which really lef

50、t an 83 (impress) of national pride. We 84 (concern) that few people would speak English, even in Beijing. But we found it common for Chinese people to know a few words of English. The most exciting part of our visit was riding around in the sunshine and exploring the city 85 Ofo bikes.It was great 86 (experience) Beijing s landmpekson after admiring 87 for so many years. This was our first visit to China, but certainly not our last.第七部分 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。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误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：把多余的词用斜线（