1、武威六中2018-2019学年度第二学期第二次学段考试高二英语试卷第卷第一部分 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AEco-friendly Car RacerCan you image a car racer is so eco-friendly that its tyres are made from potatoes,its body is created from hemp(大麻) and rapeseed oil and it runs on fuel
2、made from wheat and sugar beet?The one-seater racing car called Eco One is built by experts from Warwick University,who hope that Eco One will be adopted by the automotive industry.It is sold at $41,000.Pollution-sensitive DressDont be caught outside unaware of pollution levels in the air.The pollut
3、ion-sensitive EPA Dress by Stephanie Sandstrom notices pollution in the air accordingly.This dresswhich is actually quite prettylooks like you pull it from the bottom of the dirty laundry pile when the air is dirty.It might protect your health by advising you to stay indoors for the day,but it wont
4、do you any favor if youre meeting with clients.Eco-friendly UmbrellaTraditional umbrellas come with a fixed surface.Although its changeable,you cannot replace it easily.This eco-friendly design is more flexible.Its actually only an umbrella skeleton without any surface,which can be folded,so you can
5、 put anything such as newspapers,plastic bags or whatever you want to serve as the protecting surface.来源:Zxxk.ComEco-friendly Moss(苔藓) CarpetIts said that walking on fresh grass increases your blood circulation.The Moss Carpet,created by Nguyen La Chanh,looks at getting the grass to your feet.The ma
6、t includes ball moss,island moss and forest moss.The humidity(湿度) of the bathroom makes sure that it grows well.And thats why you need to place it there and not anywhere else.1.According to Paragraph 1,we can find Eco One .A.can seat one passenger and one driverB.is mainly made from some kinds of pl
7、antsC.cant be afforded by the public at presentD.will take the place of the traditional car industry2.Why is EPA Dress designed?A.To advise people to stay at home as often as possible.B.To make women look pretty even in the polluted air.C.To stop people from meeting their clients if necessary.D.To k
8、eep users informed of the polluted levels in the air.3.Compared with traditional umbrellas,the Eco-friendly Umbrella .A.is changeableB.can be foldedC.doesnt have any surfaceD.is made of newspapers4.Where does the text probably come from?A.A personal blog.B.A health report.C.An official document.D.A
9、science report.BAs a young man, Al was a skilled artist, a potter with a wife and two fine sons. One night, his older son developed a severe stomachache. Thinking it was only some common intestinal (肠的) disorder, neither Al nor his wife took the condition very seriously . But the boy died suddenly t
10、hat night. Knowing the death could have been avoided if he had only realized the seriousness of the situation, he always felt he was guilty. To make matters worse, his wife left him a short time later, leaving him alone with his six-year-old younger son. The hurt and pain of the two situations were
11、more than Al could stand, and he turned to alcohol for help. In time Al became an alcoholic. As the alcoholism progressed, Al began to lose everything he possessedhis land, house, etc. Finally Al died alone in a small bar. Hearing of Als death, I thought, “What a totally wasted life! What a complete
12、 failure! ” As time went by, I began to re-value my earlier rough judgement, I knew Als now adult son, Ernie. He is one of the kindest, most caring, most loving men I have ever known. I saw the love between Ernie and his children, thinking that kindness and caring had to come from somewhere. I hadnt
13、 heard Ernie talked much about his father. One day, I worked up my courage to ask him what on earth his father had done so that he became such a special person. Ernie said quietly, “As a child until I left home at 18, Al came into my room every night, gave me a kiss and said, love you, son. ” Tears
14、came to my eyes as I realized what I had been a fool to judge Al as a failure. He had not left any material possessions behind. But he had been a kind loving father, and left behind his best love.5. What directly made the author think of Al as a failure?A. His losing everything and his life.B. His o
15、lder sons death.C. His strong addiction to alcohol.D. His wifes divorcing him.6. What can we infer from Als son, Ernie?来源:学,科,网A. His fathers life was indeed wasted.B. The love from his father made him what he was.C.A great fortune must have been left to him.D. He was not very kind but very loving.7
16、. Which of the following changed the writers earlier judgment?A. Al was indeed very wealthy and left behind lots of material possessions.B. Al was not only responsible for his son but also for his own success.C. Al had been totally devoted to educating his son, Ernie.D. Als son, Ernie, grew into a k
17、ind, loving and caring person.CA 1.6-meter tall robot may soon become the best friend for lonely elderly people,as Chinese scientists are making the final sprint (冲刺)toward its market launch(投放),said a senior researcher on the robot project on Saturday.“We are working on testing the exact functions
18、and ways to reduce the cost in preparations for an expected market launch of the robot in two to three years,” said Li Ruifeng,a member of the project.He said the team hoped to reduce the cost so that the robot can be priced at 30,000 to 50,000 yuan,which is expected to be an affordable price for mo
19、st of Chinas better-off families.The robot has been developed with the functions of fetching food,medicine,sounding alarms in case of water or gas leakage,sending texts or video images via wireless communications,and even singing a song or playing chess to entertain its masters.Li said that the robo
20、t,developed independently in China,has technology at the same level as those in western labs.China set about the research of the robot in 2007,when it was listed as a national key project.It is backed by government funding(拨款).China has the worlds largest elderly population with 159 million people o
21、ver 60,accounting for 12 percent of its total population.According to a survey by the Ministry of Civil Affairs,more than 10 million caregivers and nurses are needed to attend the elderly population,as most of Chinese elderly prefer to live their retired lives at home.8.The passage mainly talked abo
22、ut .A.the problems of Chinese elderly population B.the advantages of the Robot caregiversC.robot caregivers for the elderly to the marketD.the governments attention to the elderly9.The underlined word “backed” in the last paragraph means .A.supportedB.suggested C.controlledD.stopped10.From the last
23、paragraph we know that .A.our government pays no attention to the elderly peopleB.China has the worlds largest elderly populationC.Chinese elderly people prefer to be looked after by robot caregiversD.robots are the best friends for the lonely elderly people11.Which of the following is TRUE accordin
24、g to the passage?A.Robot caregivers will appear in the market in 2 or 3 years.B.Robot caregivers can help elderly people do everything.C.The robot needs some technology from western labs.D.The robot is expected to be bought by every person.DTeens and younger children are reading a lot less or fun, a
25、ccording to a Common Sense Media report published Monday.While the decline over the past decade is steep for teen readers, some data in the report shows that reading remains a big part of many chidrens lives, and indicates how parents might help encourage more reading.According to the reports key fi
26、ndings, “the proportion (比例) who say they hardly ever read for fun has gone from 8 percent of 13-year-olds and 9 percent of 17-year-olds in 1984 to 22 percent 27 percent respectively today.”The report data shows that pleasure reading levels for younger children,ages2-8,remain largely the same.But th
27、e amount of time spent in reading each session has declined,from closer to an hour or more to closer to a half hour per session.When it comes to technology and needing,the report does little to counsel(建议)parents looking for data about the effect of e-readers and tablets on reading.It does point out
28、 that many parents still limit electronic reading,mainly due to concerns about increased screen time.The most hopeful data shared in the report shows clear evidence of parents serving as examples and important guides for their kids when it comes to reading.Data shows that kids and teens who do read
29、frequently,compared to infrequent readers,have more books in the home,more books purchased for them,parents who read more often,and parents who set aside time for them to read.As the end of school approaches,and school vacation reading lists loom(逼近)ahead,parents might take this chance to step in an
30、d make their own summer reading list and plan a family trip to the library or bookstore.12.What is the Common Sense Media report probably about?A. Childrens after-class activitiesB.Quality of childrens booksC.Childrens reading habitsD.Parent-child relationships13.Where can you find the data that bes
31、t supports children are reading a lot less for fun?A.In paragraph 2B. In paragraph 3C. In paragraph 4D. In paragraph 514.Why do many parents limit electronic reading?A.E-books are of poor qualityB.It could be waste of timeC.It may harm childrens healthD.E-readers are expensive15.How should parents e
32、ncourage their children to read more?A.Act as role models for themB.Ask then to write book reportsC.Set up reading groups for themD.Talk with their reading class teachers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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。How to Make Sure You Enjoy Your TripA trip is a planned d
33、estination where one arranges in advance in which the main purpose is to search for adventure and to create a memorable moment. Here are the steps on how to make sure your trip is enjoyable. Plan it well. Trips are ideally planned for it to go well. 16 A check list is helpful, making sure youve got
34、all your needs. Pack necessities（必需品）. Bring what you need. Trips are short journeys and belong to the sub-level of traveling. Pack only the things you need. 17 Be safe. To be cautious is smart. No matter what you are up to, surfing, cliff diving, snowboarding, diving, etc., it is always recommended
35、 to be safe. 18 Dont be stubborn and put yourself in harm when there are precautions. 19 .You may see delays, a different culture, lifestyle, food, and even a shortage of cash sometimes-this is all what travel is about-experiencing things with a new perspective. Once you expect to experience new thi
36、ngs, youll be a happy traveler and free from stress. Save the memory. 20 This is not one of those regular days so you ought to save the moment. It will make your trip more enjoyable after all that craziness; you get something to review the good times.A. Travel with an open mind.B. Get prepared for e
37、verything new.C. Seize the moment by taking pictures.D. This is all we expect from a trip.E. Take some time ahead to make a plan for your trip. F. It is important to wear protective equipment when advisable.G. It is easy to get tired if you have too many things in your package第三节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.
38、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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 There was a rich man who wanted to choose a husband for his only child from a great number of pursuers. The man 21 all the pursuers to a river and pointed to the crocodiles (鳄鱼)there, saying, “Anyone who can swim across the ri
39、ver safely will marry my 22 ” The pursuers looked at each other and no one 23 take action. At that moment, a man plunged into the river and swam 24 a surprising speed to the other side. All the people there 25 him with a great sense of admiration for his courage. 26 ,the man, after landing on the ba
40、nk, shouted 27 , “Who pushed me into the river just now?” Maybe the man, 28 thinking about the whole 29 and the happy consequences of his act, will eventually be 30 to the one who pushed him into the river. In life it is fairly 31 for disadvantages to turn into advantages and misfortunes into fortun
41、es! But many of us are 32 to realize the true 33 of our “rivals” to success. Generally speaking, many people would see the one who “pushes him into the river” as an opponent. However, the one who “pushes him into the river” gives you a feeling of urgency and stimulates your ambition and 34 to strive
42、 for success! You try your best to 35 your difficulties and progress to the next stage in life! If a man does not have rivals, he 36 be satisfied with the present and will not strive to improve his 37 .He would 38 in the face of difficulties and sink into laziness. Therefore, your rivals are not you
43、r opponents. Instead, they are good 39 ! In our lives, we need some rivals who push us into the river to lead us to strive ahead in difficulties and competitions. Thanks to our rivals, we can show our 40 to its best. Thanks to our rivals, we are able to make continuous progress while competing with
44、them!21. A.walked B. led C. drove D. brought22.A.daughter B. son C. brother D. sister23.A.could B. would C. dared D. must24.A.in B. at C. for D. with25.A.welcome B. observed C. applauded D. approved26.A.But B. However C. Meanwhile D. Furthermore27.A.angrily B. desperately C. happily D. surprisingly2
45、8.A.while B. before C. unless D. after29.A.result B. program C. process D. accident30.A.gratefulB. satisfied C. devotedD. close31.A.general B. commonC. usual D. ordinary32.A.unable B. able C. willing D. unwilling33.A.meaning B.answer C. tendency D. significance34.A.demandB. deed C. desire D. defense
46、35.A.ignoreB. overcomeC. overlook D. meet36.A.is bound to B. is meant toC. is intended to D. is fit to37.A.contribution B. occasionC. ambition D. situation38.A.hold out B. hold backC. hold on D. hold off39.A.rivals B. enemiesC. friends D. relatives40.A.preference B. potentialC. character D. knowledg
47、e第二卷：写作（共三节，满分50分）第一节(共10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或括号内单词的正确形式。The major construction work on the worlds longest cross-sea bridge,which connects Zhuhai in Guangdong Province with Hong Kong and Macao,41. (complete) last week.Near the airports of Hong Kong and Macao,the project is over one of
48、the worlds 42.(busy) shipping routes(航线),43. more than 4,000 ships pass by every day.Much to peoples relief,Chinese white dolphins,an endangered species,enjoy top level national 44. (protect) here.45. big ceremony was held in Zhuhai to celebrate the completion of the 44-km crosssea route and to mark
49、 the start of road surfacing.“This means the construction has entered46. (it) final stage,” said Zhu Yongling,head of the work.More than 400,000 tons of steel have been used for the 6.7-km undersea tunnel and 22.9-km bridge,enough 47. ( build) 60 Eiffel Towers.Two floating cranes（吊机）,48. a load of 3
50、,200 tons and 2,300 tons respectively,worked together to lift and roll the tower,49. (set) a world record.“If it were not for the progress of Made in China,we couldnt 50. (possible) have make it.”第二节：短文改错（共10处；每处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。作文中共有10 处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。In We
51、stern country, punctuality (守时) is important. For an example, if a seller has agree to meet a buyer at a given time, he or she should be there on time. Because a person shows up late, there may be a problem. The buyer may not want to do business because of the late. If a meeting has to be put it off
52、, then the person who is being met should be told quick. It is also expecting that friends will turn up on time for meetings with each other. It was considered rude to be late. If two friends plan to meet in a caf and one of them is very late, other person may be upset.第三节：书面表达 (满分25分) 假设你是李华,两周前你在国
53、外某购物网站上订购了一双运动鞋,但到货后发现这双鞋存在质量问题。请你用英语给该网站客服写一封投诉信，内容包括：1.写信的目的；2.投诉的具体原因；3.希望得到的结果。来源:Zxxk.Com注意：1.词数100左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Sir / Madam, Yours faithfully, Li Hua2019年下学期第二次阶段性考试高二英语试卷答案来源:学#科#网Z#X#X#K第I卷(共70分)一 阅读（40分）1-5BDCDA 6-10BDCAB 11-15ACBCA 16-20EGFAC来源:学科网ZXXK三 完形填空（30分） 21-25 BACBC 26-
54、30 BADCA 31-35 BADCB 36-40 ADBCB第卷（共50分）第一节：语法填空(共15分)41. was completed 42.busiest 43.where 44.protection 45.A46.its 47.to build 48.with 49.setting 50.possibly第二节:短文改错（共10分）1countrycountries 2去掉an 3 agreeagreed 4 BecauseIf 5because of the latelateness 6 put it offput off 7 quickquickly 8 expectingex
55、pected 9 wasis 10 otherthe other四书面表达（25分）Dear Sir / Madam, I am writing to complain about the pair of white sneakers I bought from your online store two weeks ago. First, the shoes are a little bit different in size. Therefore, one of them doesnt fit me very well, which disappointed me. Nevertheles
56、s, I accepted them because I liked them very much. However, one of them tore apart at the front when I kicked the football, which I think is unacceptable. I hope this matter will be solved quickly and a new pair of sneakers will be sent as soon as possible. I am looking forward to your early reply.Yours faithfully, Li Hua
