天津市七校（静海一中、宝坻一中、杨村一中等）2018-2019学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、20182019学年度第一学期期末六校联考高二英语本试卷分为第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分，满分150分,考试用时120分钟。答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。答卷时，考生务必将答案填涂在答题卡上，答在试卷上的无效。祝各位考生考试顺利！第I卷 选择题注意事项：1每小题选出答案后，用铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。2本卷共70小题，共115分。第一部分：听力理解（共两节，满分20分） 第一节（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）听下面五段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，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

2、应位置。听完每段对话后，你将有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 does the woman prefer to do?A. Find a quiet place. B. Check in at the hotel. C. Avoid the traffic jam. 2. Who is probably the man?A. An exhibition visitor. B. A ticket collector. C. A policeman. 3. What subject does the boy show little interest i

3、n?A. Biology. B. Math. C. Physics. 4. What is the speakers opinion about the film?A. It makes them puzzled. B. It isnt worth watching. C. It has a surprising ending. 5. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At home. B. On a plane. C. At a newspaper stand. 第二节（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）听下面几段材料

4、。每段材料后有几个小题，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。听每段材料前，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。每段材料读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第6至第8三个小题。6. Who is getting married?A. Judy. B. Grace. C. Clara. 7. What will the man go for on Saturday?A. A birthday party. B. A wedding. C. A picnic. 8. What does the man suggest the woman

5、 do?A. Attend the wedding a little late. B. Call her best friend to say sorry. C. Go to the wedding and the party. 听下面一段对话，回答第9至第11三个小题。9. What program was put off to next week?A. Some news reports. B. A talk show. C. A football game. 10. How many students got hurt in the accident?A. 20. B. 18. C. 2

6、. 11. What caused the accident?A. Drunk driving. B. Bad weather. C. Speeding. 听下面一段独白，回答第12至第15四个小题。12. What can we see in Johns photo?A. A rainstorm. B. A monkey. C. A sleeping lion. 13. How much will John receive?A. $100. B. $500. C. $1, 000. 14. What can we learn about Bens photo?A. It was taken

7、in Africa. B. It happened by accident. C. It was in black and white. 15. What is the speakers advice in the end?A. Entering next months contest. B. Checking back for more information. C. Being careful while taking pictures. 第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：单项填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）16. _ or well be late! Just

8、 give me two more minutes and Ill be ready.A. Im in the mood for a party B. Lets get a move on C. Hang on a minute D. I dont get it 17. I cant _ the plan will work, but Ill give it a try.A. protest B. require C. guarantee D. forbid 18. I told Danny it was a bad idea, but hes so _ that he just never

9、listens.A. genuine B. informal C. cautious D. stubborn 19. This job doesnt pay well, but itll _ cover your daily expenses.A. directly B. extremely C. especially D. roughly 20. Its very _ of you to share your experience so that others may benefit from it.A. considerate B. voluntary C. moody D. lively

10、 21. What I learn about this violence is _ it has caused at least three deaths.A. whether B. that C. what D. when 22. It had the dusty smell of an apartment _ windows were rarely opened.A. that B. which C. where D. whose23. _ his school uniform in the stadium, David rushed back to get it and anacqua

11、intance had taken it away.A. To lose B. Lost C. Having lost D. Losing24. I couldnt make sense of the passage. You must have _ some important information while copying it.A. found out B. held out C. given putD. left out25. Tom was so wild about computer games that he would stay online for ten hours _

12、 a day.A. in the endB. in particularC. on endD. on purpose26. Doctor Wang says that _ what forceful arguments against cigarette there are, many people insist on smoking.A. thoughB. howeverC. no matterD. even if27. In childrens minds, winter is always _ skiing, skating and making an snowman.A. attach

13、ed toB. blessed withC. involved inD. associated with28. Saving Private Ryan is an unforgettable anti-war film and also a story of courage and_ .A. burdenB. depressionC. benefitD. sacrifice29. More and more cancer patients _ in hospital owing to polluted environmentand peoples bad lifestyles. A.treat

14、ed B. have treatedC. have been treatedD. had been treated30. It rained cats and dogs this morning. Im glad we took an umbrella.Yeah, we would have got wet all over if we _ .A. didntB. hadntC. haventD. dont第二节：完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分)The park bench was deserted as I sat down beneath an old tree. I w

15、as feeling 31_ for the world was trying to drag me down. And if that werent enough to ruin my day, a young boy out of breath 32 me, all tired from play. He stood right before me and said with great 33 , “Look what I found!”In his hand was a flower, and what a 34 sight, with its petals(花瓣) all worn.

16、35 him to take his dead flower and go off to play, I forced a 36 smile and then turned away. But instead of leaving, he sat next to my side and placed the flower to his 37 and declared with overacted(夸张的) surprise, “ It sure smells pretty and its 38 , too. Thats why I picked it; here, its for you.”T

17、he flower before me was dying or dead. But I knew I 39 take it, or he might never leave. So I 40 for the flower, and replied, “Just what I need.” But 41 placing the flower in my hand, he held it mid-air without reason or plan. It was then that I 42 for the very first time that the boy could not 43 .

18、At that moment I heard my voice 44 ; tears shone in the sun 45 I thanked him for picking a very best one. “Youre welcome,” he smiled, and then ran off to play, unaware of the 46 hed had on my day.I sat there and wondered 47 he managed to see a self-pitying woman beneath an old tree. Perhaps hed been

19、 blessed with true 48 from his heart. Through the eyes of a blind child, I 49 could see the problem was not with the world; it was me. And for all of those times I myself had been blind, I 50 to see the beauty in life and appreciate every second thats mine.31. A. shocked B. comfortable C. curious D.

20、 disappointed32. A. visited B. approached C. passed D. left33. A. appreciation B. sorrow C. excitement D. nervousness34. A. pleasant B. dangerous C. pitiful D. familiar35. A. Wanting B. Persuading C. Allowing D. Ordering36. A. weak B. cheerful C. broad D. real37. A. eye B. leg C. nose D. hand38. A.

21、useful B. beautiful C. meaningfulD. powerful39. A. would B. should C. must D. could40. A. reached B. paid C. beggedD. asked41. A. because of B. except for C. as for D. instead of 42. A. suspected B. remembered C. admitted D. noticed43. A. write B. see C. read D. hear44. A. trembling B sinking C. cha

22、nging D. repeating45. A. until B. because C. as D. since46. A. influence B. explanationC. decision D. burden47. A. when B. where C. whether D. how48. A. courage B. sight C. will D. wisdom49. A. specially B. luckily C. strangely D. finally50. A. pretended B. decided C. expected D. struggled 第三部分：阅读理解

23、（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50分）AIvy GranstromIvy Granstrom was born with impaired vision(弱视) and got a serious back injury at the age of 60 during a car accident. She participated in cold English Bay swimming events for 76 years and was therefore sometimes known as the Queen of the Polar Bear Swims.Gerry Hews

24、onGerry Hewson was a member of Australian Mens National Wheelchair Basketball Team. He won a gold medal in the 1996 Summer Paralympics. He coached for the West Sydney Razorbacks from 2004 to 2006.He was named as a lifetime member in recognition of the efforts he made for the promotion of wheelchair

25、basketball. Discussing the appeal of wheelchair basketball, he commented that,“There is a coating at the edge of the rim(轮辋) that actually lights up like a spark(火花), and it stays for about two to three seconds. That is quite exciting and great fun.”April HolmesApril Holmes lost her left leg below t

26、he knee because of a train accident in 2001. Remembering it she said,“I had a life-changing accident in January, 2001. And fortunately I have been able to get back to doing what I love, and thats track and field.” Through hard work, she made records in the 100, 200, and 400 meter events. To live her

27、 life to its full potential, she has set up a non-profit(非营利的) organization, the April Holmes Foundation, to help people with learning or physical disabilities while being a role model for them.Shauna Maria WhyteShauna Maria Whyte was born in Canada in 1967. She has won many prizes in cross-country

28、skiing competitions since 1975. In 1991, during a horseback riding competition, Shauna broke her back. She did not surrender to this change in her life, and she started using a sit sled(雪橇).51.What earned lvy Granstrom great fame?A. Skiing B. Basketball C. Swimming. D. Track and field52. According t

29、o Gerry Hewson, why did he love the sports he was doing?A. It brought him excitement. B. It won him several medals.C. It gave him a job as a coach. D. It strengthened his physical abilities.53. Who set up an organization to encourage people?A. Ivy Granstrom. B. Gerry Hewson.C. April Holmes. D. Shaun

30、a Maria Whyte.54. What do we know about the four people mentioned in the text?A. They are peace-lovers. B. They are disabled fighters.C. They made contributions to youth sports.D. They worked for the promotion of Paralympics.55. In which part of a newspaper can you probably find the text?A. Travel.

31、B. Culture. C. Technology. D. SportBI grew up in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. When the holiday decorations went up, there were houses on my block with trees lit up for Christmas in front yards and behind living room windows. I was born in a Jewish family. Even though I received eight presents for Hanukkah

32、 (an eight-day Jewish holiday in November or December), it just wasnt fair. My friends had beautiful trees with lights and presents brought by a man in a red suit. I didnt have a tree, and I lived in an apartment building, so I had no chimney(烟囱).That year, some neighbors bought a Christmas tree, bu

33、t it was too tall for their living rooms, They cut off the top and, knowing I wanted to celebrate Christmas, gave the top to my family. After my parents fell asleep, I opened a window in our apartment. I imagined Santa could park his sleigh(雪橇) on our fire escape. When I woke up the next morning, th

34、e window was closed and Santa had delivered a present. I cant even remember what it was, but my memory of the morning lasts.My relationship with Santa took a break until my daughter, Amanda, was born in 1992. My wife and I saw no reason to deprive(剥夺) her of meeting Santa. In 1998, a friend of mine

35、portrayed(扮演) Santa at the South Street Seaport in Manhattan. He told me to stop by with my wife and daughter, and asked for their names in advance so he could greet them. When he saw us at the seaport, he greeted us by our names. My daughters mouth opened wide and she pulled back. Maybe she was too

36、 young to appreciate this. But other families waiting to see him seemed delighted by his appearance and the gifts he brought.My two children are now grown up and do not visit Santa, and we do not have a Christmas tree, yet our family still enjoys the holiday. On Christmas Eve, in the spirit of the n

37、ight, we leave a plate of my favorite cookies on the kitchen table in hopes Santa will leave a present.56. What was the young authors wish?A. Receiving many presents at Hanukkah. B. Visiting his friends at Christmas. C. Celebrating Christmas at home. D. Living in a house with a tree.57. Why did the

38、author open a window that night?A. To let Santa deliver a gift. B. His parents asked him to do so.C. His Christmas tree was too tall. D. To enjoy a Christmas night scene.58. What made Amanda pull back?A. Meeting many people in Santas clothes. B. Being greeted by Santa by name.C. Recognizing her fath

39、ers friend. D. Receiving gifts from Santa.59. What might the authors family do now on Christmas Eve?A. Visit Santa. B. Eat cookies.C. Decorate a Christmas tree. D. Take pleasure from the holiday.60. What is the authors purpose in writing the text?A. To bring back his Christmas memories. B. To show h

40、is great love of holidays.C. To share his family traditions. D. To introduce Jewish customs.CWith the New Year just months away, you are probably looking forward to watching the wonderful fireworks(烟花) shows. Unfortunately, the over ten million blind Americans, and scores more around the world, have

41、 never been able to experience this joyful celebration. That may change soon thanks to Feeling Fireworks, a tactile(可触摸的) fireworks experience invented by the masterminds at the Disney Research Lab in Switzerland.To experience the show, users stand in front of a large screen, which is made of specia

42、l material. They then place their hands at the base of the screen and move them around to feel the fireworks. Alternatively, their hands can be placed in the center of the screen, where the initial explosions happen, and then moved across to explore other fireworks.As the fireworks begin to explode,

43、 one of five nozzles(喷嘴) at the back of the screen starts to send out water, creating shaking movements. One specializes in the “blooming(开花) flower effect,” while another reproduces the“crackle(噼啪声)” effect. The rest take care of rockets and explosions. A computer controls the timing, while a Micro

44、soft Kinect camera tracks the persons movement. According to the inventors, Feeling Fireworks allows users to experience“tactile fireworks that are similar to physical fireworks happening in the sky.”First appearing at the User Interface Software and Technology conference held in Quebec City, Canada

45、 from October 22 to October 25, 2017, the low-cost technology is still in its early stage, with only a 66 percent success rate. However, the team plans to continue-improving the experience and believes the day when everyone will be able to enjoy the thrill of fireworks shows is not far. When ready,

46、Feeling Fireworks will initially be available only at Disney theme parks, and then hopefully, at fireworks shows worldwide.61. What does the underlined word “That” in Paragraph 1 probably refer to?A. The New Year celebration. B. The blind peoples attitude.C. The Disney Research Lab in Switzerland.D.

47、 Some peoples having no access to fireworks shows.62. What should blind people do to experience the fireworks show?A. Move their hands around the screen. B. Pour some water onto the screen.C. Stand at the back of the screen.D. Sit at the base of the screen.63. What role does the Microsoft Kinect cam

48、era play during the fireworks show?A. It tracks the explosions. B. It films the nozzles work.C. It follows the users actions. D. It records the movement of water.64. What can be inferred about the Feeling Fireworks technology?A. It is in its final stage. B. It is extremely costly.C. It is being used

49、 widely. D. It is in need of perfecting.65. What is the purpose of this text?A. To discuss methods to treat blindness. B. To introduce the idea of tactile fireworks.C. To appeal for equal rights for blind people.D. To present a new Disney sightseeing showDEating chips, chocolates and cakes may damag

50、e a childs intelligence, according to researchers at Bristol University. Their study suggests a link between diet high in processed(加工的) food and a slightly lower IQ. Writing in the journal of Epidemiology and Community health, they suggest poor nutrition may affect brain development.The eating habi

51、ts of 3,966 children taking part in the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children were recorded at the ages of three, four, seven and eight and a half. The researchers said three types of diet appeared: processed diet which was high in fat, sugar and fast food, traditional diet of meat, potato

52、es and vegetables, and healthy diet of salads, fruit and fish. The children all took IQ tests when they were eight and a half.The researchers found a link between IQ and diet, even after taking into consideration other factors such as the mothers level of education and social class. Diet high in pro

53、cessed food at the age of three was linked to a slightly lower IQ at the age of eight and a half, suggesting early eating habits have a long-term influence. Dr Pauline Emmett, who carried out the study at Bristol University, said, “Brain development is much faster in early life, and its when it does

54、 most of its growing.” Although the relationship between diet and IQ was very strong, the influence was quite small. Processed food was linked with IQs only a few points lower. Experts in the field said the results had shown common sense was right. Fiona Ford, spokesperson for the British Dietetic A

55、ssociation, said, “Its well worth looking at the long-term influence of diet, for everyones familiar with the short term. The research agrees with the type of advice we already know, but thats not always enough. Sometimes a society has to help a person change; we need to educate more young parents a

56、bout healthy eating.”66. All the following can lead to a slightly lower IQ except _.A. birthday cakesB. fruit saladC. chocolatesD. KFC food67. The longest period of the research on eating habits might reach _.A. one year and a halfB. two years and a halfC. four years and a halfD. five years and a ha

57、lf68. What does the underlined sentence mean in the third paragraph?A. The brain grows all the time in ones life.B. People grow quickly physically in early life.C. The brain development mainly happens at the early stages.D. For most people the development of the brain finishes in early life.69. Whic

58、h of the following agrees with Fiona Fords opinion?A. Diet affects peoples intelligence greatly.B. The research has shown the short-term influence of diet.C. The British Dietetic Association has predicted the results of the research.D. The British Dietetic Association has a duty to encourage young p

59、arents to adopt healthy diet.70. What does the passage mainly talk about?A. Processed food reduces childrens intelligence.B. Healthy food makes children grow rapidly.C. Eating habits change childrens intelligence.D. Proper diet makes children wise and healthy.第II卷 （共35分）第二节：阅读表达（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）Its

60、 becoming more and more common for people to live to 100 or longer. In fact, researchers say that more than a third of all babies now born in wealthy nations are likely to reach their 100th birthdays, thanks to advanced medical technology and treatment. Here are some of the best strategies for becom

61、ing a centenarian.Eat vegetables and nuts. A study found that those who ate mainly vegetables gained an extra year and a half over meat-eaters; those who ate nuts regularly lived two years longer. Make friends. Another study found that people with strong social networks were 50 percent less likely t

62、o die over a certain period. If you dont have many friends or relatives in your local community, you can join in the voluntary activities or take part in a hobby group. You will stay happy and healthy through building the connections. Dont smoke. This is important: With occasional exceptions, smoker

63、s die younger than non-smokers. Even if you have had the habit for decades, quitting will help with your health greatly. Its important to get your loved ones to stop it, too. People who breathed in secondhand smoke were 26 percent more likely to get heart disease than those who rarely stayed with sm

64、okers.Improve your lifestyle. Along with healthy eating, you should focus on stress management, regular exercise, and building healthy relationships. When you eat more healthily, manage stress, exercise and love more, your brain actually gets more blood flow and more oxygen.Have a sense of purpose.

65、A study found that the common feature in communities with many people who are 100 or older was that older people still took part in daily life, through tasks such as cooking, cleaning and gardening. They feel the motivation(动机) to stay active, to get out of bed in the morning and live for a purpose.

66、 71. What does the text mainly talk about? (No more than 8 words.)_72. Please explain the underlined word “centenarian” in English? (No more than 8 words.)_73. Why is secondhand smoke harmful to people according to the passage? (15 words.)_74. How can we make friends if we dont have many friends or

67、relatives nearby in the authors opinion? (No more than 10 words)_75. If you want to live longer, which of the strategies do you think is the best and why?(No more than 25 words.) _第三节：书面表达 （满分25分）76. 假如你是晨光中学学生会主席李津，新年临近了，你校将举行一年一度的艺术节。请代表你们学校邀请外籍教师Mrs.Green 来参加活动，请根据以下提示给她写一封邀请信。内容如下：1. 简要介绍艺术节的时间、

68、地点、内容、目的；2. 希望Mrs Green 可以表演节目；3. 你的祝愿。注意：1. 词数：不少于100词； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3. 开头已给出，不计入总词数。Dear Mrs. Green,Im Li Jin , Chairman of Student Union._ Yours sincerely, Li Jin天津市部分区20182019学年度第一学期期末六校联考高二英语参考答案一、听力（1-5每小题1分，共5分；6-15每小题1.5，共15分共20分）1-5 ABACB 6-10 ACCBC 11-15 CBCAB二、单项选择（16-30每小题1分，共15分）16

69、-20 BCDDA 21-25 BDCDC 26-30 CDDCB 三、完型填空（31-50每小题1.5分，共30分）31-35 DBCCA 36-40 ACBCA 41-45 DDBAC 46-50 ADBDB四、阅读理解（51-70 每小题2.5分，共50分）51-55 CACBD 56-60 CABDA 61-65 DACDB 66-70 BDCDA 五、阅读表达（71-75每小题2分，共10分）71. Strategies for becoming a centenarian./ How to live more than 100 years old. /Tips on how to

70、becoming a centenarian.72. A person who can live more than 100 years old./A person living to 100 or longer.73. Because they were 26 percent more likely to get heart disease.74. We can join in/take part in the voluntary activities or a hobby group./By joining in /taking part in the voluntary activiti

71、es or a hobby group.75. I like making friends best. Because I can share my happiness and sorrow with them and we can help each other to go through the worst days.六、书面表达：One possible version:（满分25分）Dear Mrs. Green,Im Li Jin, Chairman of Student Union. With the approaching of New Year, the art festiva

72、l will be hosted in our school. Knowing you are greatly interested in our Chinese culture, I would like to invite you to come to our festival.Firstly, the details of the activity are as follows. The festival is scheduled to be held at the eve of the New Year from 5pm to 7pm in our school hall. The a

73、im of the activity is to inspire students to show their talents. Secondly, anyone is welcome to perform for audience. The performance can range from singing, dancing and Chinese Kongfu to crosstalks. We all know you do really well in singing. Therefore, we hope you can perform with us together.In conclusion, I do believe the activity will be a great success and hope you can accept my invitation. Looking forward to your early reply. Yours sincerely， Li Jin