广西南宁市第八中学2017-2018学年高二4月份段考英语试题（无答案）.doc

1、南宁八中2019年春季学期高二年级段考英语试卷考生注意：1.本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。2.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。第I卷每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；第II卷请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。第卷（共100分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对

2、话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What will the woman do tomorrow morning?A. Go to a party. B. Have an interview. C. Go on business.2. Why is the man upset?A. He failed the exam. B. He lost his book. C. He got a headache.3. Where are the speakers?

3、A. In the bookstore. B. In the classroom. C. In the library.4. Whats the relationship between the speakers? A. Teacher and student. B. Employer and employee. C. Brother and sister.5. How much will the man pay for the stamp?A. 40 dollars. B. 50 dollars. C. 45 dollars.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话

4、或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What did the woman buy this morning?A. A cap. B. A pair of shoes. C. A jacket. 7. What will the speakers do together?A. Go shopping. B. Do their homework. C. Play tennis.听

5、第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What is the woman looking for?A. A friend. B. An apartment. C. A job. 9. What will the woman do in the evening? A. Attend meetings. B. Watch TV. C. Attend courses.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Where did the man go last night?A. The cinema.B. The police station.C. The hospital.11. Who was in

6、the mans house last night?A. A thief.B. His grandmother.C. A gatekeeper.12. What will the speakers do tonight?来源:1A. Clean the house.B. Report an accident.C. Have dinner together.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Whats the man?A. A manager. B. A reporter. C. A doctor.14. How old is the woman? A. 23. B. 24. C. 22

7、.15. What was the womans major at school?A. Business Administration.B. Science and Technology.C. Computer Programming.16. When will the woman have an interview?A. On Thursday. B. On Friday. C. On Wednesday. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What did Lucy buy last Friday?A. A television. B. A washing machine. C

8、. An air-conditioner.18. Where did Jack buy a shirt yesterday?A. On the Internet. B. At a physical store. C. At a supermarket.19. How many people like showrooming according to the research?A. 25 percent. B. 15 percent. C. 45 percent.20. Who dislike showrooming?A. Manufacturers. B. Old people. C. Sel

9、lers. 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A Want to find a job? Now read the following advertisements.FAIRMONT HOTELFive Waiters and Ten WaitressesAged under 22At least high school graduatesGood-looking men at least 1.72 meters tall and women at l

10、east 1. 65 meters tallThose knowing foreign languages preferred Paid 1, 600-2, 200 dollars per monthOne SecretaryAged under 30Females preferredGood at writing and skilled at computerIf you are interested, call 465-4768 or write to Mr. Jack HundrisRoom 0825, Fairmont Hotel567 Wood Street, San Markers

11、, 78003Fax: 6954828WILSON BOOKSTOREAccountant (会计)Aged between 25 and 40With experience of at least two yearsWith a degree and an accountant certificate (证书)Paid 3, 000-4, 000 dollars monthlyWith a knowledge of computerSalesclerkBasic education of 12 years or moreGood at computerPaid 1, 8002, 200 do

12、llars monthlyTel: 447-4398Fax: 348526921. If you dont know how to use a computer, you can just apply for the position as _.A. a secretary B. a waiter or a waitress C. an accountant D. a salesclerk22. If you want to try for a job in Fairmont Hotel, you _. A. have to be a woman and know foreign langua

13、gesB. should be a university graduateC. have to be taller than 1.72 metersD. should be younger than 30 years old23. If you want to be an accountant in Wilson Bookstore, you have to satisfy the following conditions EXCEPT _.A. being a woman B. knowing how to use a computerC. having been an accountant

14、 D. having an accountant certificateB If you could sail around the world with only one companion, who would you choose? Guirec Soudee chose his pet chicken.Soudee, a 24-year-old man from France, has been sailing around the world for two years. Every country he sails to, Monique, the hen is by his si

15、de. He found her in Spain. “I didnt speak any Spanish and she didnt speak any French, but we got along.” Soudee joked. He had always wanted a companion for his journey and originally thought about bringing a cat before deciding it would be too much work to look after on a boat. Upon meeting Monique,

16、 Soudee realized a hen was the perfect choice. Not only does it cost little to raise Monique, but she lays eggs as well something thats always a plus in a situation where storing a lot of food can be a challenge. She lays about six eggs a week on average, even in cold climates like Greenland, where

17、Soudee and Monique are docking now.And what happens when the weather at sea gets rough? Usually Soudee lets Monique stay freely on the boat, but when the winds get terrible, he ensures she is safe in her hutch so she doesnt fall out of his boat and into the sea. Another thing Soudee must care for is

18、 the rule in every country he visits. They had met with customs officials in Canada. He was permitted to keep her, but he knows they might not always be so lucky.来源:学_科_网Although Monique can sometimes get on his nerves, Soudee says she is much better than a human companion aboard. “She follows me ev

19、erywhere. All I need to do is shout Monique! and she will come to me, sit on me and give me company.” he said.24. What is so special about Soudees sailing?A. He is the youngest to sail around the world.B. He sails with a hen around the world.C. He has sailed around the world for two years.D. He comm

20、unicates with others in Spanish.25. Why does Soudee choose Monique as his companion?A.She adds more pleasure to his trip. B. She can help him store a lot of food.C. She lays eggs and costs little to survive. D. She can understand him best.26. What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 4?A. The experie

21、nce with customs official. B. The way they survived on the boat.C. The way they kept happy on the boat. D. The trouble they met on the way. 27. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 mean?A. Monique does a better job than humans. B. Monique always annoys him.C. Soudee enjoys Moniques compa

22、ny a lot.D. Soudee feels grateful for what Monique has done.CWhen and where dogs first began living side-side with humans are questions that have caused hot debate among scientists. There are a few hard facts that all agree on. These include that dogs were once wolves and they were the first animal

23、to be domesticated（驯养）by humans. They came into lives some 15, 000 years ago, before the dawn of agriculture.Beyond that, there is little agreement. The earliest bones that are unquestionable dogs and not wolves date from 14,000 years ago. However, 30, 000-year-old skulls that have been discovered i

24、n France and Belgium recently are not pure wolves and some scientists think they could be dogs. With such puzzling evidence, many scientists are now turning to DNA to find out when and where dogs were first domesticated. Its even possible to analyse DNA from ancient bones. Tiny pieces of the 30, 000

25、-year-old skulls mentioned earlier are currently being studied, and another DNA study has already shown that ancient dogs preserved in the Alaskan ice-fields evolved (进化) from Asian wolves, not American ones.But why were the animals domesticated in the first place? The most recent theory is that dog

26、s domesticated themselves, initially(最初) living in and around our ancient villages to eat any food thrown out. Today, this is a way of life still shared by three-quarters of a billion unowned dogs worldwide28. Which of the following is a hard fact of dogs? A. They evolved from wolves. B. They were o

27、riginally used as farm animals. C. They were first domesticated around 15,000 years ago. D. They first began living with human in Europe. 29. Why does the writer mention the 30,000-year-old animals skulls in Paragraph 2 ?A. To suggest that dogs may have evolved much earlier.B. To prove that dogs dev

28、eloped from Asian wolves.C. To show that dogs were much larger in the past.D. To argue that dogs were first kept in France and Belgium.30. How did scientists determine the origins of the ancient dogs found in Alaska?A. By analyzing the age of their bones. B. By examining the animals DNA. C. By study

29、ing the shape of their skulls. D. By comparing them with other bones.31. Why did dogs start living with humans? A. Because they were trained to protect villages. B. Because they were trapped by humans. C. Because they couldnt survive in the wild. D. Because they were attracted by food.DThe pen is mo

30、re powerful than the sword. There have been many writers who use their pens to write things that they dont really know. Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe was one of them.来源:1ZXXKShe was born in the U.S.A. in 1811. One of her books not only made her famous but has been described as one that excited the worl

31、d, and was helpful in causing a civil war and freeing the enslaved race. The civil war was the American Civil War of 1861, in which the Northern States fought the Southern States and finally won.This book that shook the world was called Uncle Toms Cabin. There was a time when every English-speaking

32、man, woman, and child had read this novel that did so much to stop slavery. Not many people read it today, but it is still very interesting, if only to show how a warm-hearted writer can arouse peoples sympathies. The author herself had neither been to the Southern States nor seen a slave. The South

33、ern Americans were very angry at the book, which they said did not at all represent the true state of affairs, but the Northern Americans were widely excited over it, and were so inspired by it that they were ready to go to war to set the slaves free.32. How old was Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe when h

34、er world famous book was published?A. In her forties. B. In her fifties.C. In her sixties. D. In her seventies.33. What do we learn about Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe from the passage?A. Her novel caused the American Civil War. B. She wrote the novel based on her own experience. C. Her book aroused pe

35、oples sympathies. D. She was better at writing than swinging a sword.34. Why were the South Americans angry at the novel?A. Because they were defeated in the Civil War.B. Because they didnt think the book represent the truth.C. Because they hated the North Americans.D. Because they treated the slave

36、s without sympathy. 35. What does the writer intend to tell us?A. The North would not have won without Mrs. Stowes book.B. We neednt use swords in war.C. Literature and art are powerful.D. A writer is more helpful in war than a soldier.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。T

37、o forgive is a virtue (美德), but no one has ever said it is easy. When someone has deeply hurt you, it can be extremely difficult to let go of your hate. However, forgiveness is possible, and it can be surprisingly beneficial to your physical and mental health. People who forgive show less sadness, a

38、nger and stress and more hopefulness, according to a recent research. 36 Try the following steps:Calm yourself. 37 You can take a couple of deep breaths and think of something that gives you pleasure: a beautiful scene in nature or someone you love.Dont wait for an apology. Many times the person who

39、 hurt you does not intend to apologize. He may have wanted to hurt you or he just doesnt see things the same way. 38 Keep in mind that forgiveness does not necessarily mean becoming friends again with the person who upsets you.Take the control away from your offender (冒犯者).Rethinking about your hurt

40、 gives power to the person who causes you pain. Instead of focusing on your wounded feelings, learn to look for the love, beauty and kindness around you 39 If you understand your offender, you may realize that he or she was acting out of unawareness, fear and even love. You may want to write a lette

41、r to yourself from your offenders point of view.Dont forget to forgive yourself. 40 But it can rob you of your self-confidence if you don t do it.A. Why should you forgive?B. How should you start to forgive?C. Recognize the benefits of forgiveness.D. Try to see things from your offenders angle (角度).

42、E. For some people, forgiving themselves is the biggest challenge.F. To make your anger die away, try a simple stress-management technique.G. If you wait for people to apologize, you could be waiting a long way.第三部分 语言知识运用（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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白

43、处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。One day I was walking home. Suddenly, a man came up to me 41 , shouting, Gil! Gil Gadson! I said 42 , and he grabbed me in a bear hug. He stepped back and saw the look of 43 on my face. He went on to explain how he 44 me.You see. I work in the field of mental health and 45 speak a

44、t different places. He said that at one such place, Id given a(n) 46 about the power of gratitude(感激). He said wed even talked for a while after it and that my 47 had made him re-evaluate everything in his life. He 48 by sharing that he started 49 the things he had, stopped feeling sorry for himself

45、 and others and became 50 in his life.He expressed that hed made amends(补偿) to those he had 51 and opened his eyes to all that had always showed him 52 and love. He then 53 me again very tightly and with tears in his eyes said that Id changed his life and he would be forever 54 . We exchanged number

46、s and then he was gone, 55 to stay in touch with me. I didnt remember this man but Ill 56 call him.I tell this 57 because when it comes to kindness, it often comes from complete 58 who kindly confirm our very existence with just a few words when theyre only saying a thank-you. Its my 59 that we as h

47、uman beings should help and encourage each other and by 60 it, well create more new threads in life that bind(绑) us all. 41.A. surprised B. excited C. annoy D. embarrassed42.A. no B. sorry C. yes D. OK43.A. confusion B. worry C. disappointment D. pleasure44.A. trusted B. noticed C. knew D. found45.A

48、. seldom B. almost C. never D. often46.A. analysis B. lesson C. comment D. speech47.A. behaviors B. words C. objections D. facts48.A. stopped B. passed C. continued D. helped49.A. appreciating B. doubting C. preserving D. considering50.A. ready B. active C. calm D. anxious51.A. taught B. hurt C. met

49、 D. punished52.A. curiosity B. method C. kindness D. strength53.A. hugged B. caught C. touched D. followed54.A. careful B. cheerful C. hopeful D. grateful55.A. promising B. trying C. offering D. agreeing56.A. unwillingly B. suddenly C. secretly D. definitely57.A. adventure B. thought C. story D. eve

50、nt58.A. colleagues B. strangers C. families D. friends59.A. routine B. theory C. belief D. rule60.A. doing B. getting C. saying D. creating第II卷（共50分）第二节 （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。Paper-cut is a folk art form with a long history, and it 61. ( record) in Historical Records

51、by Sima Qian in the Han Dynasty. Paper-cut is also one of 62. most popular folk decoration art forms in China. The paper-cut art has 63. (direct) affected Chinese plastic arts, such as wheat straw pictures 64. farmer pictures.At present, the Miao people still keeps the 65. (fantasy) custom of pastin

52、g paper with gods 66. I (image) on the doors during the Spring Festival. Paper-cut has gradually become a decoration for the festivals and ceremonies nowadays. For example, 67. the first day of the Lunar New Year, every household will paste Window Flowers, which 68. ( show) a festive atmosphere.With

53、 a wide variety of subjects, the folk paper-cut forms many allegorical(寓言的) pictures. For example, peaches symbolize a long life, and a magpie (喜鹊) 69. (stand) on a branch means a good thing will happen. In the world of paper-cut art, the folk craftsmen 70. have developed excellent skills make full

54、use of their imagination to create various works with beauty and originality.第四部分 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。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（），并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。 修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2只允许修改

55、10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。Im terrible sorry to say that I can t go shopping with you on this weekend. The reason is because I have just been informed that you will have to take an exam. Around 3 oclock this afternoon, I come to see you and wanted to tell you about it, only find that you were out. Therefore,

56、 I left this notes for you. I hope we can make it next week. I would quite appreciate you if you could tell me when it is convenient for you to go shopping next week. Or, telling me if I can buy you that you need when I go shopping.来源:Zxxk.ComAnyway, I hope you will have a nice weekend.Yours,Li Hua 第二节 书面表达（满分25分）来源:Z*xx*k.Com假如你是李华，你的美国朋友Christ目前在你校学习汉语。本周五下午市博物馆有个茶文化活动，请你写信邀请他参加。内容包括：1.邀请 2.活动内容：讲座，交流，品茶(taste tea) 3.期待回复