广东省惠州实验中学级高二下学期期中考试英语试题(无答案).doc

1、广东省惠州实验中学2019年高二下学期期中考试英语出题人：徐英 唐九荣 审题人：陈满荣试卷满分：135分 考试时间：5月3日 考试用时：120分钟第一部分阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分) 阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。ARocky Mountain Summer Adventure Camps Bring Learning to Life!The Museum of Idaho Rocky Mountain Adventure Camps are available for students aged 6-14. P

2、articipants will have amazing outdoor experiences combined with adventure and fun. Space is limited to 20 participants each session and registration is not complete until payment has been received by the Museum of Idaho. Registration fee is non-returnable.Junior Adventure CampChildren aged 6-9(must

3、have completed first grade)Well conduct experiments, go on field trips, and discover the fun and excitement of science! This year, we will learn about colonial(殖民主义的) science to go along with our exhibit, Americas Revolution!Instructor: Chloe doucetteDates: June 27-June 30Time: 9: 00 a.m. -noonCost:

4、 $75 per child, $60 per child for MOI members, $50 each additional brother or sister.Original CampChildren aged 9-12(must have completed third grade)Original Camp is for children who are ready for an exciting full-day outdoor camp Participants visit various habitats and ecosystems as we explore east

5、ern Idaho. Well go bird watching, hiking in the mountains, and lots more!Instructors: Alana Jensen, Jerry PettyDates: July 18- July 21Time: 9: 00 a.m. -4: 00 p. m(9: 00-6: 00 on the last day)Cost: $150 per child, $125 per child for MOI members, $100 each additional brother or sister.High Adventure C

6、ampYouth aged 11-14(must have completed fifth grade)High Adventure Camp is for youth who are looking for an amazing summer adventure! This outdoor camp is full of exciting physical challenges and involves participants in even more in-depth activities than the Original Camp. This year, students will

7、study how rattlesnakes experience the outdoors!Instructors: Chloe Doucette, Mike Winston, Jerry PettyDates: August 8- August 11Time:9: 00 am-4: 00 p. m (9: 00-6: 00 on the last day)Cost: $150 per child, $125 per child for MOI members, $100 each additional brotherParticipate in both Original AND High

8、 Adventure for only $2019 Call 522-1400ext.3002 to take advantage of this great offer. If you have any questions about theMuseum of Idahos education programs, contact Chloe Doucette, Education Directorat(208)522-1400ext.3002.1. If participants want to register successfully, they need to_.A. choose t

9、heir favorite instructors B. make up a team of 20 participantsC. be accompanied by family D. pay for the fee ahead of time2. To make experiment, what will a 9-year-old boy choose?A. Original Camp B. Junior Adventure CampC. High Adventure Camp D. Three of them3. How much will a child and his brother

10、spend at least if they sign up for both Original and High Adventure Camp?A.5400 B.S450 C.$500 D.$550BMy husband and I had been married nearly twenty-two years when I acquired Stevens-Johnson syndrome, a disorder where my immune(免疫的) system responded to a virus by producing painful blisters. Although

11、 my long-term evaluation was good, I, who had been fiercely independent, rapidly became absolutely helpless.My husband, Scott, stepped up to the plate, taking care of kids and cooking dinners.He also became my personal caretaker, applying the medicine to all of my blisters because my hands couldnt d

12、o the job. Needless to say, I had negative emotions, bouncing from embarrassment to shame caused by total reliance on someone other than myself.I recovered from my illness, but I couldnt seem to recover from the thought that I loved my husband less than he loved me. This seeming distinction in our l

13、ove continued to annoy me for the year following my illness.Then recently, Scott and I went on a long bike ride. Hes an experienced cyclist; Im quite the green hand. At one point with a strong headwind and sharp pain building in my tired legs, I really thought I couldnt go any further. Seeing me str

14、uggle, Scott pulled in front of me and yelled over his shoulder, Stay close behind me. As I followed his steps, I discovered that my legs quit burning and I was able to catch my breath. My husband was pulling me along-again.I pray my husband will always be strong and healthy. But if he should ever b

15、ecome the struggling one, whether on a bike ride or with an illness, I trust Ill be ready to call out to him, Stay close behind me-my tum to pull you along.4.The author felt helpless because_.A. She lost the precious independence.B. She failed to get the medical treatmentC. Her marriage was in a ter

16、rible stateD. She suffered from mental disorder5.WhichofthefollowingbestdescribestheauthorshusbandaccordingtoParagraph 2?A.Impatient B.IndependentC.Family-centered D.Career-centered6.Whengoingonthelongbikeride,theauthorshusband_.A.followedherclosely B.backedher_upallthewayC.gaveintoherdepression D.s

17、toppedtotakecareofherleg7.Whatmessagedoestheauthorconveyinthepassage?A.Strongwill B.SelflessloveC.Relianceon each other D.OptimisticattitudetolifeCClimate change will force exhausted birds-migrating to Europe from Africa to travel further,with possibly disastrous consequences, according to a study.T

18、he annual voyage of some species, which fly north in search of food and suitable habitats,could increase by as much as 400 kilometers(250 miles), the research found. “Marathon migrations for some birds are set to become even longer,” said Stephen Willis, a professor atDurham University in Britain an

19、d the main architect of the study. “This is bad news for birds like the White throat, a common farmland bird. The added distance is a considerable threat. As temperatures rise and habitats change, birds will face their biggest challenge since the Pleistocene era(更新世), which ended 11,000 years ago,”

20、he said in a statement.Some 500 million birds migrate each year from Africa, some weighing as little as ninegrams(three-tenths of an ounce). To complete a voyage that can be thousands of kilometers long, birds have to fatten themselves up to twice their normal weight. Some even shrink their internal

21、 organs(收缩内脏) to become more fuel efficient, so any additional distance may be dangerous.The study finds that from 2019 to 2019, nine out of 17 species examined are going to facelonger migrations, particularly birds that cross the Sahara Desert. Some birds travel the Sahara and the Mediterranean Sea

22、 in one go, while others have a break in northern Africa before crossing. Many fly at night, when temperatures are cooler.A few- such as the Blackcap-have started to adapt by spending winters in Britain,but suchbehavior remains exceptional, the study said. The study forecasts that the migration dist

23、ance of the Orphean Warbler will jump from 2, 700 kilometers (1,700 miles) to between 3, 050 and 3, 350 kilometers (1, 900 and 2, 100 miles), with even longer increases for the Subalpine and Barred Warblers.8. What does traveling extra distance mean for some migrating birds?A. Better living conditio

24、ns B. Better physical healthC Stronger ability to fly D. Bigger threat to life9. To complete the marathon migrations, some birds have to do the following EXCEPT_.A. have a break in the Sahara B. put on more weightC. reduce the size of internal organs D. fly at night to avoid the heat10. What can we

25、infer from the text?A. Birds have to migrate from Africa to Europe in winter.B. Global warming is bad for all birds worldwideC. Birds that are of small size don t need to migrateD. Some birds have to migrate unless they adapt to climate change11. Whats the best title of the text?A. Climate change le

26、ads to disastrous consequenceB. The annual voyage of some speciesC. Climate change pushes birds to migrate fartherD. How birds migrate for longer distancesDMature-age university students are annoying, I know, I understand that when youre 18 or 19,and already know everything, theres no need to do the

27、 readings or show up prepared for class. I also understand that there are these old people in class who should be doing other thingsmaybe retiring, or gardening in the backyard. They are eagerly asking questions (or worse, answering them) and generally loud.I understand because I used to be one of t

28、hem. I dropped out of high school in Year 11 andafter playing guitar in a band for a few years, I spent the next ten years working different jobs. Then a friend, who thought I was wasting my life, suggested I enrol at his university. Although afraid, I eventually took a university preparation course

29、 and a year later became a 35-year-old university freshman. Like many mature-age students, after completing my degree, I continued studying andeventually attained my PhD.Now Im a lecturer at Toronto University in Canada. In fact, I have just finished preparing agroup of mature-age students to annoy

30、next years young first years. My students come from many different backgrounds. But they all share an enthusiasm for knowledge and learning.I know they are ridiculous and show up to class with folders full of readings, minds overflowing with ideas and concepts they want to discuss. I was the same. B

31、ut, contrary to thestereotype of the annoying mature-age students occupying the airtime in class, most dont want tocontrol the discussion.Theyre likely to be waiting, counting away the seconds silently in the hope that someone will want to talk about all of these amazing ideas we,re learning about.

32、Only after waiting for younger voices to speak( but which often remain silent) do they begin talking.Speaking for myself, I love students who come prepared and ready to discuss stuff. So lets celebrate all of those annoyingmature-age students.12. According to the article, a mature-age, student is a

33、person_.A. who behaves like an adult B. studying for a higher degreeC. not yet qualified to enter university D.who starts university at an older age13. In the first paragraph, the author_.A. shows that he is opposed to mature-age studentsB. describes the problems mature-age students createC. makes f

34、un of the attitude held by many young studentsD. explains why many teachers dislike mature-age students14. What does the underlined wordthemin Paragraph 2 refer to?A. Retired people B. Early high school leaversC. Mature-age university students. D. University students aged below 2015. Why do mature-a

35、ge students often wait before speaking in class?A. They are not very familiar with the topic being discussedB. They want to give the younger students more chances to speakC. They lack the ability to give their opinionsD. They are more interested in hearing others opinions第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)根据短文内容,

36、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。 How to Improve Your ConfidenceConfidence is something that everyone admires. At some point in your life you may question your level of confidence and wish it to be higher. 16 If you believe the theory that we attract into our lives who we are, then-creating and kee

37、ping high levels of confidence is vital to your well-being.Watch your intake. 17 . So reduce the amount of hours of soaps and reality TV each day. Read a book or magazine about a topic you are interested in. Listen to a different radio station you have not listened to before. In this way, you challe

38、nge the beliefs you hold and raise your awareness of new things. 18 Spend an allocated period of time being quiet and just reflecting on your life. Remove yourself away from others and focus on the power of silence and improve your levels of concentration.Believe in yourself. One of the key steps in

39、 raising your level of confidence is to believe it for yourself. You need to believe, accept and be in no doubt that you are a confident person. 19 Meanwhile, value the time that you spend doing this process.Take a look around for people you admire. It can be helpful to have someone in your circle t

40、hat you admire for their skills or achievements. Observe the way they face new challenges and communicate with people. You also should attend a club or a group associated with a topic youre interested in. 20 A. Spend some time being quiet.B. In this way, your attitude is changed.C. Spend time imagin

41、ing you at your absolute bestD. What you read, watch and listen to affects your mindsetE. Your level of confidence affects the decisions you make in your lifeF. youll meet new people different from your present circle of of friendsG. These are the kind of people that can help you to grow in confiden

42、ce第二部分 语言知识运用(共两节,满分35分)第一节 完形填空(共20小题;每小题1分,满分20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,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项.Every day on the way to work I drive down a street lined with pine trees, One tree in particular 21 my attention. It must have suffered some 22 . Part of its trunk grew nearly parallel to the ground, and t

43、hen in an effort to 23 its own course of life. The trunk took a 90-degree turn 24 to stand tall and stretch toward the sun.This tree became a 25 for me. Each day as I drove by, I saw this bent but determined tree and I would be 26 . It was a reminder to me that 27 I may not have had the best start i

44、n life. I could change 28 in the parts of my life at any time.I was planning to stop one day to get a perfect 29 of my kindred-spirit(志趣相同) tree. But that week I was 30_. After that busy week, I still didnt take any action. Every time I drove by the tree I would 31 myself, Tomorrow, Ill stop tomorro

45、w to take one. Then one day, as I 32 by mytree, I glanced over, and much to my 33 , I found a sawed-off stump(树桩) where that symbolic tree had stood. Gone. I had 34 my plan until tomorrow and tomorrow proved to be too 35 .A picture of a tree is not of great 36 . But my lesson rang through clearly 37

46、 I found out one of my colleagues had been 38 with stage-four cancer. He may no longer have many 39 .What have you been putting off? What would you do today if you knew you would_ 40 have the opportunity to do it again? Why not do those things that you have been putting off until tomorrow?21. A. esc

47、aped B. fixed C. caught D. paid22. A. sadness B. damage C. experience D. failure23. A. change B.design C. continue D.imagine24.A. having B. learning C. happening D.trying25. A. symbol B. habit C.friend D. protection26.A. interested B.satisfied C. encouraged D. educated27.A. even if B. as if C. in ca

48、se D. if only28. A. purpose B. plan C. habit D. direction29. A. look B. view C. picture D. knowledge30. A busy B. free C. worried D. bored31.A.call B. help C. tell D. see32.A walked B. drove C. rode D. ran33. A surprise B. pleasure C.regret. D. happiness34.A.taken off B.cut off C. put off D. called

49、off35.A.cold B.far C. long D. late36.A.value B. achievement C. fun D. disappointment37.A.when B. before C. because D. unless38. A linked B. combined C. provided D. diagnosed39. A. lives B. tomorrows C. lessons D. opportunities40. A. never B. almost C.ever D. surely第二节 语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)阅读下面短文

50、,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Yu Rong, a Chinese artist, thinks of a new way to introduce 41 ancient story of Hua Mulan in her picture book. In the book, I Am Hua Mulan, she tells the story by 42 (combine) paper-cuts over Western-style pencil sketches(素描) 43 (create) a typical presentation of Chinese e

51、lements (元素), which turns out to be a 44 (success) and impressive breakthrough.Hua Mulan, 45 story has been told by generations in China, is a fighter fromthe Northern Wei Dynasty(386-534). As a devoted daughter, she dressed herself as a man to serve in the army 46 place of her father. Muhans charac

52、teristics, such as courage,kindness and a disinterested attitude toward fame and fortune, made 47 (she) one of the most respected historical Chinese heroines. Mulans story has been adapted 48 (frequent) in modern media, including TV shows, video games and literature.For example, in 2019, Disney prod

53、uced a film named Mulan, which 49 consider a great success by critics and the public.To better tell the story, Y u Rong takes inspiration from her several 50 (visit)tosites of ancient battles and Henan Provinces Yuju Opera. After years of preparation, she finally makes this extraordinary work第三部分 写作

54、(共三节,满分45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10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。 The ancient Chinese poetry is part of our traditional Chinese c

55、ulture. As an important literary form, it enjoy great popularity at home and abroad. Nowadays, many famous poet in ancient China and their great works are still influencing us, among who LiBai, Du Fu, and Bai Juyi are my favourite ones.Appreciate ancient Chinese poems is extreme meaningful. It can n

56、ot only improve our language ability, but also be great importance to our better understanding of the Chinese culture but passing them on from generation to generation.To learn the ancient Chinese poems well, wed better to grasp their meanings firstand read it aloud repeatedly. Besides, trying to cr

57、eate some poems of the ancientChinese style is also a effective way to cherish this literary treasure.第二节 书面表达(满分25分) 假定你是李华,收到英国朋友 Alice的邮件,以下是邮件内容:Dear Li hua,How are you doing these days? Im having some problems and would like to get your advice.My parents want me to spend my summer with them thi

58、s year but I would prefer to go somewhere with my friends. I love my parents but sometimes they are overprotective. I feel that I am old enough and responsible enough to go away without their supervision(监护).Any suggestions. you could give me about this issue would be greatly Appreciated.Yours,Alice请给 Alice回一封邮件,内容包括:1.感谢她的信任;2.回应她的请求;3.说明你的理由。注意1.词数100左右2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。_