内蒙古固阳县一中2018_2019学年高二英语上学期期中试题.doc

1、内蒙古固阳县一中2018-2019学年高二英语上学期期中试题本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。考试结束后，将答题卡交回。注意事项： 1答第I卷前考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。第一部分：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、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。A Jacobs Pillow Dance FestivalWhere:Becket, Massachusetts When:June 15-Aug. 24 Each summer, th

2、is influential dance center presents a number of classes and performances by more than 50 companies from around the world. Highlights (最精彩的部分) this season include the Dance Theater of Harlems production of Alvin Aileys “The Lark Ascending”, which opens the festival. Many events are free. Ticketed pe

3、rformances start at $22.jacobspillow.org. Moab Music FestivalWhere:Moab, UtahWhen:Aug. 29-Sept. 9This area is better known for mountain biking than for music. But since 1992, it has hosted a private festival that brings classical, jazz, Latin and other types of music to the land. This year there wil

4、l be 16 concerts, including three “Grotto Concerts”, where guests take a 45-minute boat ride down the Colorado River to performances. Events start at $25. moabmusicfest.org. Cheyenne Frontier DaysWhere:Cheyenne, WyomingWhen:July 19-28Theres something for everyone at this 117-year-old festival, from

5、an “Indian village” and Old West museum to country concerts. But the competition is still the main attraction, with cowboys (牛仔) and cowgirls competing for major money in the worlds largest outdoor stage. Competition tickets start at $18, and concert tickets at $23. The Glimmerglass FestivalWhere:Co

6、operstown, New YorkWhen:July 6-Aug. 24Each summer, opera lovers from around the country (and the world) travel to upstate New York to watch productions that include stars like Nathan Gunn and Ginger Costa-Jackson. This years performances include Wagners “The Flying Dutchman” and Verdis “King for a D

7、ay”, in honor of the 200th birthdays of both composers (作曲家). Tickets start at $26.glimmerglass.org. 21. If you want to enjoy a “Grotto Concert”, which date suits you best?A. June 15. B. July 19. C. August 24. D. September 4.22. If you are a big fan of Wagner, youre advised to go to _.A. Jacobs Pill

8、ow Dance FestivalB. the Glimmerglass FestivalC. Cheyenne Frontier DaysD. Moab Music Festival23. Which part of a website is the text probably chosen from?A. Education. B. Art. C. Business. D. Literature.BA dog named Ace is being praised as a hero for licking (舔) the face of a sleeping, deaf 13-year-o

9、ld Indianapolis boy to warn him that the house was on fire. Indianapolis Fire Department Officer Rita Reith said Nick Lamb was home alone and sleeping without his hearing aids (助听器) when the fire began Wednesday.“My dog licked my face and woke me up,” Lamb said. “I was like, Stop it! What? You want

10、to be fed? I thought he wanted to be fed or go outside.” The dog didnt stop licking Lamb until the teen got up. Thats when he realized the house was full of smoke. “I couldnt hear anything because I had my hearing aids off. My dog Ace smelled it,” Lamb said. “I just wanted to get out.” Without his s

11、hoes but with Ace by his side, he covered his nose and mouth with his T-shirt, and rushed out of the back door, catching one of his hearing aids along the way. He then called his mother and 911.Lindsay Bernard, Lambs mother, praised Ace for saving her sons life. “Its amazing, because if Ace hadnt be

12、en there, Lamb probably wouldnt have even woken up,” Bernard said.Lamb, who was born deaf, told firemen that this was the first summer he was old enough to stay home alone and that he had returned from summer camp just three days earlier.24. According to Paragraph 1, Nick Lamb _.A. lives alone B. is

13、 a healthy boyC. was bitten by his dog D. didnt know there was a fire 25. How did Nick Lamb survive the fire?A. Using his hearing aids. B. With the help of firemen.C. Under the guidance of Ace.D. With the help of Lindsay Bernard.26. Which of the following words can best describe Ace? A. Polite. B. C

14、areful. C. Clever. D. Proud. 27. What was Lindsay Bernards attitude towards the dog?A. Surprised. B. Worried. C. Hopeful. D. Thankful. C Daisuke Inoue, a Japanese musician, opened his own bar where he played the drum with a six-member band. The band was terrible but a group of businessmen liked thei

15、r slow style of playing which allowed them to sing along. In 1971, a businessman invited Inoue to join him on a business trip and provide accompaniment (伴奏) to his favorite songs. Inoue, unable to attend, got an idea: he recorded his accompaniment on a cassette tape and then got hold of a car stereo

16、 (音响) and an amplifier (扬声器) for the businessman to take with him on his trip. And thus, Inoue gave birth to the karaoke machine.Unfortunately, Inoue failed to patent (取得专利权) the worlds first karaoke machine, so he lost his chance to become one of Japans richest men. Inoues friend Robert Scott Field

17、 says,“Some people say he lost 150 million dollars. If it were me, Id be crying in the corner, but hes a happy guy. He said, Im not an inventor. I simply put things that we already have together. Who would consider patenting something like that? I think hes amazed to find that hes touched so many li

18、ves.” Inoue believes the little box he put together has had a huge social impact (影响), especially in Japan. At parties, karaoke comes out and peoples shyness goes away. It breaks the ice. In 1999,Timemagazine called him one of the 20th centurys most influential people, saying he had “helped the once

19、 unvoiced.” Inoue didnt use a modern karaoke machine until he was 59 years old, but his favorite English songs are “Love Is a Many Splendored Thing” and “I Cant Stop Loving You.” “Theyre easy, which is good because Im a terrible singer,” said Inoue.28. Why did the businessman invite Inoue to join hi

20、m on a business trip?A. To do business with Inoue.B. To ask Inoue to play for him.C. To learn how to sing from Inoue.D. To make a karaoke machine with Inoue.29. What was Inoues attitude towards not patenting his invention?A. Not happy. B. Not satisfied.C. Not regretful. D. Not agreeable.30. The sent

21、ence “It breaks the ice.” in Paragraph 2 means karaoke makes people feel _.A. lucky B. relaxedC. nervous D. lonely31. This text is mainly to introduce the man who _.A. was the first one to sing karaokeB. played for the first karaoke barC. was the best musician inJapanD. taught the world to singD Wit

22、h regard to extreme sports, the general public think that people who choose to take risks are irresponsible. While extreme sports do not attract the masses, there are still a large number of people to whom these activities are an important part of their lives. It is our differences that make a socie

23、ty interesting, so while it may not be for everyone, high-risk activities contribute to the diversity (多样性) of our culture. As author, outdoorsman, and Idaho State University teacher, Ron Watters explains in his essay “The Wrong Side of the Thin Edge”, everyone needs a little adventure. But some peo

24、ple need more than the normal forms of lifes excitement and take it one step further, joining in high-risk activities, where as the great American mountaineer Willi Unsoeld once said, “It has to be real enough to kill you.”Marvin Zuckerman, a psychologist at the University of Delaware notes that peo

25、ple who take extreme sports do take risks, but there are far more dangerous “highs” they could be seeking. Rock climbing and mountain biking offer a high that can only be achieved through self-discipline (自律), hard work, and a healthy lifestyle. Take for example an extreme mountain biker who is prev

26、ented from mountain biking. If he likes risk-taking behaviour, it might not be long before he is gambling (赌博) as he seeks his next “high.” Gambling addiction (上瘾) can quickly destroy a person, break up families and lead to health problems.It is easy for the health problem to be overshadowed by the

27、greater problems like addiction, but it should be of particular concern to the public. Consider the kids in the skateboard park. Without the park, they might choose to play video games which have proven links to obesity. The long-term costs related to treating obesity are far greater than the cost o

28、f setting a few broken arms and repainting a few fences.Instead of avoiding and discouraging extreme athletes, we should celebrate them for their differences and do what we can to support them. As the essayist T.S. Elliot once said, “Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how f

29、ar one can go.” 32. Who thinks forbidding extreme sports may result in other greater dangers?A. T.S. Elliot. B. Ron Watters. C. Marvin Zuckerman. D. Willi Unsoeld.33. The example of gambling is to show _.A. it leads to health problemsB. it has a bad effect on self-disciplineC. it causes great harm t

30、o ones familyD. it carries greater risk than extreme sports34. The underlined part “be overshadowed by” in Paragraph 4 probably means “ _”.A. be considered less important thanB. be more worrying thanC. be closely followed byD. be compared to35. Whats the authors attitude towards extreme sports?A. Co

31、ncerned. B. Positive. C. Uncertain. D. Negative.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。Four most important eye expressionsThe language of our eyes is one of the most powerful and useful tools of non-verbal (非语言的) communication. 36 Here are four most important eye expressions t

32、hat we see every day.1. Smiling eyesResearchers have long noticed that a sincere smile starts with our eyes. When we are sincerely happy, the skin around the corners of our eyes crinkles (出现皱纹). But a social, polite smile touches only our lips (嘴唇). 37 For example, when a shop assistant smiles at yo

33、u, offering help, you will immediately get the feeling that they are just trying to sell you something. 2. 38 People who avoid eye contact during a conversation are often considered as insincere. What does little or no eye contact mean then? Anything from shyness to nervousness.3. Friendly eyesWhen

34、you are carrying on a conversation, looking the speaker straight in the eyes sends a clear message to him: 39 This is why so many public speaking experts advise keeping eye contact with the speaker.4. “Shut” eyesCovering the eyes for a long period of time sends a message that you are trying to block

35、 out something that you do not want to hear. For example, a man who is asked to work on the weekend may cover his eyes with his fingers as he answers, “No problem.” 40 A. Shy eyesB. Empty eyesC. Such behavior is seen with liars.D. You are paying attention to the talk.E. The smile you are given is no

36、t in the eyes.F. What his gestures are showing is that he is not happy about it at all.G. So it is important to learn how to read the body language of the eyes.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四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。“Are you auditioning (试音), Melody?” Ebony

37、 asked, looking up at the poster. “Girl, I will not be trying out,” said Melody. It was Melodys 41 to perform on stage. However, a sad 42 always prevented this songbird from realizing her dream. Some time ago, she received the 43 of her life when asked to perform at a concert held by her 44 . On sta

38、ge, she stood straight and stiff (僵硬地), 45 to look into anyones eyes. When she 46 opened her mouth to sing, almost every note was off-key. After such a 47 display Melody decided she would never 48 on stage ever again.Yet, several weeks had passed and Melodys mind lived on the upcoming auditions. She

39、 49 to write her name down on the list but unfortunately she was 50 filled with fear and anxiety. The next day at school, she went to the school hall to watch the students 51 . Suddenly, Melody heard Blaine call her name. “I just wanted to wish you all the best in your audition.” Melody started to l

40、augh, 52 him that she didnt write her 53 down. “Melody, your name is on the 54 ,” Blaine said.Melody felt unable to breathe 55 her heart had stopped beating. Then, her name was called. Melody got up shakily from her seat and made it on stage. Just then her mind was flooded with the 56 event at churc

41、h. She was about to run off the 57 when someone began to play the piano. It was Ebony. Her eyes were saying, “You can do this, just believe.” Feeling 58 Melody began singing, shakily at first, 59 then every note was sung perfectly. At the end, it seemed everyone was cheering her on. After her perfor

42、mance Ebony ran to Melody, 60 what she had done and hoped Melody wasnt mad at her. Melody told her she was not mad; in fact, she would be grateful for ever.41. A. duty B. dream C. honour D. right42. A. song B. film C. story D. memory43. A. fear B. surprise C. excitement D. happiness44. A. school B.

43、band C. church D. club45. A. trying B. preparing C. forgetting D. refusing46. A. naturally B. pleasantly C. finally D. perfectly47. A. successful B. disastrous C. wonderfulD. boring48. A. speak B. sing C. cry D. wait49. A. wanted B. decided C. chose D. remembered50. A. then B. soon C. still D. also5

44、1. A. play B. jump C. dance D. perform52. A. writing B. warning C. telling D. advising53. A. name B. age C. height D. weight54. A. blackboard B. list C. poster D. team55. A. as though B. now that C. if D. because56. A. interesting B. important C. strange D. terrible57. A. stage B. seat C. piano D. c

45、oncert58. A. confused B. encouraged C. worried D. amazed59. A. for B. or C. but D. and60. A. guessed B. understood C. explained D. regretted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（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Since people first sent rockets into space in the 1950s, we have been leaving behind all sorts of

46、 things. Some of them, like the cameras, 61. _(lose) by astronauts when they did work outside their spaceship. But much of the space junk is made up of little pieces of things 62. _were once bigger objects, until they struck each other and broke apart.Some things we send into space fall back toward

47、the earth and burn up in the atmosphere. 63. _larger pieces sometimes survive the extreme heat and hit the ground or the ocean 64. _great speeds. So there is always concern that something may fall from the sky and will be 65. _(harm) to us. But space junk 66. _(fall) on housetops (屋顶) is not the big

48、gest worry. Scientists are concerned about what will happen when 67. _ empty rocket strikes another while orbiting (绕运行) the earth. Two big things become many smaller things. They then hit68. _ things. The pieces getsmaller and smaller until69. _ form a cloud of junk that blocks the path of future s

49、pace vehicles.So what can be done to clean up the space around our planet? Scientists have been worried 70. _the space junk for many years. Right now, the costs of the clean-up have been too great. 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

50、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。I go online as often as I can. First of the all, I can shop on the Internet without leave my room. When I shop on the Internet, it takes me only about half

51、 a hour to finding what I want. Second, I can send photo to people anywhere in the world for less than five minutes just at home. The most important reason for me to go online is keep in touch with my friends and the people who are importance to me. Going online has became an important part of my li

52、fe. For me, its a bridge that connect me to any place I like.第二节：书面表达（满分25分）假如你是李华，新当选为学校英语学习社团(English Club)的团长。现在，请你写一篇介绍这个社团的广播稿，欢迎同学们参加。1成立时间：2018年11月18日；2社团目的：开阔学生视野，激发英语学习兴趣；3活动内容：(1)话题讨论；(2)理解文化差异；(3)各种比赛；注意：1.词数100左右；2可适当加入细节，以使内容充实、行文连贯；3开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。Boys and girls, attention, please!Goo

53、d news for you！ _Thats all. Thank you. 第二部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分）请听下面5段对话或独白，选出最佳选项。1 when did the man set off for the party last night? A. At 6:30 pm B. At 7:00 pm C.At.7:30pm2.How does Tom look compared to Sam? A. fatter B. Stronger C. Taller.3.What kind of news does the woman us

54、ually read? A International news B. Local news C. Sports news4.How will the woman go to work today? A. By bus B. By car C. By subway.5.What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. The weather B. The jacket. C. Their health第二节（共15小题；每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分）请听第6段材料，回答第6，7题。6.Which language is the mans fir

55、st language? A. English B. French C. Italian7.What is the man good at when studying Spanish?A. Spelling B. Speaking C. Grammar 请听第7段材料，回答第8，9题。8. What musical instrument can the man play？ A. The piano .B. The guitar C. The violin9.How many members are there in the band before the woman joins? A. Two

56、 B. Three C. Four请听第8段材料，回答第10至12题10.Which color does Will like using most?A. Green B. Yellow C. Orange.11.Who first taught Will to paint?A. His mom B. His father C. His grandfather12.Where will Wills next exhibition be held?A. In the Canada B. In England C. In the USA请听第9段材料，回答第13至16题13.What is the

57、 museum about?A. Forest workers B. Wild birds C. Differently trees14.W.hen is the museum closed?A. On Mondays B. On Thursdays C. On Saturdays15.What can teenagers learn about on the study days?A. Plants B. Clouds C. Country life.16.Who doesnt need to pay for the study day ?A.A 14-year-old student B.

58、A 16-year-old student C. An 18-year-old student请听第10段材料，回答第17至20题17.What did the speakers father encourage him to do?A. Join a band B. Listen to English songs C. Learn to write songs18.Why did the speaker want to learn English well when he was little ?A. To read books in English B. To sing English s

59、ongs well C. To understand a bands songs 19.What books did the speaker start reading in Polish when he was 137?A. Science fiction books B. Pop-science books C. Mathematics books 20.How long had the speaker read books only in English?A. For four years B. For six years C. For seven years试题答案：A DBB B D

60、CCD C BCBD D CDAB36-40 GEADF 41-45 BDACD 46-50 CBBAC51-55 DCABA 56-60 DABCC61. were lost 62. that / which 63. But 64. at /with 65. harmful66. falling 67. an 68. other 69. they 70. about 短文改错：71. First of the all, . 去掉the72. . without leave . leaveleaving73. . half a hour . aan74. . to finding what .

61、 findingfind75. . send photo to . photophotos76. . for less than . forin77. . is keep in touch . keep前加to78. . are importance to . importanceimportant79. . has became . becamebecome80. . that connect me . connectconnects参考范文Boys and girls, attention, please!Good news for you! An English club was ope

62、ned on Nov.18, 2018. It aims to broaden the students horizons and arouse your interest in English.The Club is a platform where we can do many things. Firstly, we can discuss lots of things on our interest or the hot topic around us. Whats more, we can develop our understanding of the differences bet

63、ween the eastern and western cultures. In addition, all kinds of English activities will be held regularly, such as English Speech Competition, English Debate Contest and so on.Im sure the club will be of great benefit to our English study. And every one of us is welcomed to join in it.Thats all. Thank you.