1、霍邱一中20182019年度第一学期高二期中考试英语试卷满分:150分 时间:120分钟第I卷 （选择题 共100分）第一部分 听力（共20小题，满分30分）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. How often does the girl have English class? A. Once a week. B. Twice a week. C. Every day.2. Whats
2、 the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. Professor and student. C. Colleagues. 3. What will the man do first? A. Go to the garage. B. Go to the office. C. Stop for groceries.4. How much should the woman pay all together? A. 28.50. B. 39.50. C. 20.50.5. What does the woman m
3、ean? A. Ralph didnt like the film. B. Ralph enjoyed the film . C. Ralph did not see the film at all.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，各个小题将给出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. Where does the conversation take pl
4、ace? A. At Alices wedding. B. At Uncle Johns wedding. C. At the wedding of Alices mother.7. What do we know about Uncle John? A. He hasnt seen his niece for 10 years. B. He used to be a quiet boy. C. He lives far from the woman. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. When can the dentist see the man? A. Next week. B. T
5、his weekend. C. This afternoon.9. Which parts of body does the woman complain about? A. Her leg, tooth, back, and arm. B. Her leg, tooth, back, and ankle. C. Her leg, tooth, arm, and ankle.10. Why doesnt the man work much in the garden now? A. He has a terrible headache. B. His back aches. C. Someth
6、ing is wrong with his arm. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. Why does the woman want something light? A. Shes not hungry. B. She had a big lunch at McDonalds. C. She is in a hurry now.12. What did the man have for dinner last night? A. Chinese food. B. Fast food. C. Chicken salad.13. What drink does the man want
7、? A. Coke. B. Ice water. C. Coffee.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14. What does the woman say about hotels in Singapore? A. Its always advisable to make a reservation first.B. Its hard to find a cheap hotel.C. There are different kinds of hotels to choose from.15. How much does the man want to spend? A. Around 30
8、 dollars. B. About 50 dollars. C. Above 70 dollars.16. Which hotel does the woman NOT recommend to the man? A. Peninsula. B. Berri Hotel. C. Garden Hotel.17. Where will the man change his money? A. At the airport. B. At the hotel. C. At the bank. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. Where was the small restaurant?
9、 A. Near a train station. B. Near a subway station. C. Near a bus station.19. Why did people go to drink and have meals there? A. It provided a 24hour service. B. They were waiting for trains there.C. They enjoyed the food there.20. Why didnt the owner ask the farmer to leave? A. He was kind. B. He
10、couldnt wake up the farmer. C. The farmer paid him money each time he woke up.第二部分 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。AFun DayTo celebrate the Year of the dogOrganised by Lam Tin Youth Centre and Kwun Tong High SchoolDate: 2 February 2018Time: 10 am5 pmPlace: Kw
11、un Tong PlaygroundFee: $20 (buy three get one free)Programmes: drama, lion dance, magic show and ballet performanceHighlights:1) enter the lucky draw to win a digital camera 2) learn to make festival food Join us on the Fun Day! All are welcome! Free Soft DrinksNote: Tickets are available at the Gen
12、eral Office of Lam Tin Youth Center For those who would like to be a volunteer, please contact Miss Olivia Wong one week before the activity.21. What you have just read is a _. A. note B. poster C. schedule D.report 22. What is going to take place on 2 February 2018?A. A big event to welcome a Chine
13、se new year.B.A social gathering to raise money for wildlife. C. A party for close friends to meet and have fun. D.A meeting of Kwun Tong High School students.23. How much do you have to pay in total if four of you go together? A. $20 B. $40. C. $60. D. $80.BIs there something that youve always want
14、ed to try but just never had the time？Well, make plans to try it now since you are on summer vacation. Not all vacations call for taking a tour bus to take photos of famous landmarks. Some vacations allow you plenty of opportunities to learn.The most difficult aspect of a learning vacation may be ch
15、oosing one because the possibilities are endless. If you enjoy cooking，various companies can take you to Italy, France, Spain, Mexico or even Peru. Once there, you can learn to prepare the local cuisine(烹饪). Trips are often planned to fit in with local food festivals or special events.The term “lear
16、ning vacation” often brings language to mind. The best way to learn a language is in an environment where its spoken. Study Spanish, French or English. Or attempt a more unusual language like Polish, Estonian or Thai. Youll be able to learn about the country and absorb the culture at the same time.I
17、f you are fond of sports, you can polish your skills or learn new ones. Golf and tennis schools welcome players of all levels. If you want a bigger thrill, you can learn to surf, go climbing or race cars. Its even possible to learn the art and techniques of bull fighting while on vacation!You can al
18、so discover your inner artist. Many places offer painting classes in different mediums. The scenic locations of the schools offer plenty of subjects that provide inspiration for practice.If you prefer capturing the world on film, take a photography vacation. Travel with a small group to photograph b
19、eautiful animals or scenery. You can also practice your technique on people or at historical sights.Once you decide on a vacation, choose a company carefully. Request names of recent customers you can contact, and then ask them for an evaluation. The more you know before you go, the better prepared
20、youll be. Then go out and learn something!24. Why is it hard for you to decide on a learning vacation?A. Because it is hard for you to make plans.B. Because there are too many food festivals or events.C. Because there are many good foods from abroad.D. Because the possibilities are unlimited.25. The
21、 advantages of learning a language in its native country is that _.A. the environment is fit for you to use the language. B. you can learn the language and experience its culture.C. native speakers offer you a lot of chances to practice.D. you are able to learn the original foreign language. 26. The
22、 structure of the text would be_.27. The purpose of writing the text is to_.A. advertise some popular summer programmes. B. encourage readers to have a good time relaxing.C. offer some tips on how to enjoy a learning vacation.D. attract more readers to spend summer time learning.CBorn in 1965, Shani
23、a Twain was the second of five children in her family. At the age of two, she moved with her mother and two sisters to Timmins, a town north of Toronto. When Shania was eight years old, her mother took her to many different bars, clubs and concerts to perform. In high school, Shania joined a local b
24、and, with which she often performed. After that, Shania moved to Toronto, where she continued singing.When Shania was 21 years old, her parents were killed in a car accident. She had to take over the role of parent to her younger siblings(兄弟姐妹). Taking care of two teenage brothers and a sister was a
25、 Gordian knot. Suddenly, she had to pay the bills, keep food on the table, and make a living. Anyway, Shania managed to pay the bills by singing here and there.In 1991, Shania went to Nashville, the home of the country music industry. In 1993, she recorded Shania Twain, her first CD. In 1995, her ne
26、xt CD, The Woman in Me, which had eight hit songs, sold more than ten million copies. Her third CD, Come on Over, was also popular and she had another hit song.Shania and Robert Lange, a famous producer, got married in 1993. After finishing her 2000 world tour, she decided to take a break from perfo
27、rming. In August 2001, they had a lovely son, whom they named Eja. After September 11th, Shania decided to spend more time on her family and stayed at home until the fall of 2002. Her reappearance in the music world put her face on magazine covers and country music publications. She also began to pr
28、omote(宣传) her new CD, Up, on TV shows.28. According to the text, Shania _.A. went to Timmins in 1965 B. was born into a musical familyC. recorded her first CD in high school D. began singing in public at an early age29. The underlined part “a Gordian knot” in Paragraph 2 probably means _.A. a big bu
29、siness B. a difficult taskC. a social activity D. a simple problem30. Whats the right order of the events in Shania Twains life?a. She moved to Nashville. b. She married Robert Lange.c. She lost her parents forever. d. She promoted Up on TV shows.e. She recorded The Woman in Me.A. c,b,a,d,e B. a,c,e
30、,b,d C. c,a,b,e,d D. a,b,e,d,c31. What does the author mainly talk about in the text?A. A girls road to success as a singer.B. How difficult it is to become a singer.C. Why Shania Twain chose to be a singer.D. Shania Twains opinion on music.DWhen temperatures are high, walking on hot roadways, parki
31、ng lots, and other paved surfaces can really burn your feet. All of that heat comes from the energy of the sun reacting with the pavement. But what if we could turn that energy into electricity? It may sound like a crazy science dream, but an electrical engineer and his wife may have found a way to
32、do just that.Scott Brusaw has developed a six-sided glass panel (面板) that contains solar cells, which can change sunlight into electricity. The panels fit together and can form a flat surface on the ground. Brusaw and his wife, Julie, founded a company called Solar Roadways to further develop the id
33、ea and produce these new solar panels. They plan to use their invention to replace the pavement onU.S.roads.According to the Brusaws, if we replaced all of the nations asphalt (沥青) with these solar panels, the network would produce more than three times the amount of electricity currently used by th
34、e United States in a year. In return, electricity from solar panels doesnt produce harmful pollution, so the panels could be a smart choice for the environment.TheU.S.government sees some promise in the Solar Roadways project. A number of laboratories around the country have tested the panels to see
35、 if they can withstand (经受) the heavy traffic and rough weather that asphalt pavement suffers from year to year. The lab results show that not only do the panels meet the requirements, but they can actually handle more weight than they need to.Now, money must be raised to start building the panel pa
36、vement system. The Brusaws have raised more than $1 million from ordinary people who learned abouttheir project. However, some experts predict the Brusaws plan could finally cost more than $1 trillion.Could Solar Roadways be the answer to the worlds ever-growing need for electricity? A lot of obstac
37、les (阻碍) stand in the way of re-creating the highway system out of solar panels. But the Brusaws may just be paving a road to the future.32. The glass panel the Brusaws have developed _.A. is too heavy to carryB. has a high temperatureC. is powered by an engineD. is environmentally-friendly33. Whats
38、 theU.S.governments attitude towards the Brusaws plan now?A. Worried. B. Doubtful.C. Interested. D. Supportive.34. What does the underlined part “their project” in Paragraph 5 refer to?A. Replacing asphalt roads with solar panels.B. Designing more money-saving solar panels.C. Testing the solar panel
39、s the Brusaws invented.D. Reducing the ever-growing need for electricity.35. What would be the best title for the text?A. Advantages of sunlightB. Power from the streetsC. Better choice for your feetD. Finding more future energy第二节 阅读七选五（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。Sugg
40、estions for Cooking on a Tight ScheduleIn my opinion, there are three main reasons why people dont cook more often: ability, money and time, _36_Money is a topic Ill save for another day. So today I want to give you some wisdom about how to make the most of the time you spend in the kitchen. Here ar
41、e three suggestions for great cooking on a tight schedule: 1. Think ahead. The moments when I think cooking is a pain are when Im already hungry and there is nothing ready to eat. So think about of the coming week. When will you have time to cook? Do you have the right materials ready?_37_ 2. Make y
42、our time worth it. When you do find time to cook a meal, make the most of it and save yourself time later on. Are you making one loaf of bread? _38_ it takes around the same amount of time to make more of something. So save yourself the effort for a future meal. 3._39_ This may surprise you, but one
43、 of the best tools for making cooking worth your time is experimentation. It gives you the chance to hit upon new ideas and recipes that can work well with your appetite and schedule. The more you learn and the more you try, the more ability you have to take control of your food and your schedule. H
44、opefully that gives you a good start. _40_ and dont let a busy schedule discourage you from making some great changes in the way you eat and live! A. Cooking is a burden for many people.B. Make three or four instead. C. Ability is easily improved.D.A little time planning ahead can save a lot of work
45、 later on.E. Let cooking and living simply be a joy rather than a burden.F. Try new things.G. Understand your food better. 第三部分：语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 (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，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。One small mistake changed Sonias life. Now she is 41 and tries not to miss any opport
46、unities that come to her way. One day, Sonia walked 42 a little boy, who wanted to buy crayons(蜡笔), but he couldnt 43 them. He looked sad 44 he saw the money in Sonias hand. But she didnt 45 he was in need of help at all. Sonia ignored him and 46 on her way home. After reaching home, she told everyt
47、hing to her brother Gur. Gur told Sonia that God had given you a(n) 47 to help a boy, but you 48 it. Theres possibility that God was 49 you; maybe today would have become your big day of your life. Hearing Gurs words, Sonia 50 back to the shop to find the boy but time never 51 for anyone. Sonia got
48、disappointed and returned home, continuously 52 at herself. Why didnt it come into her mind what Gur had realized? “Chances are 53 . All you need to do is 54 them because they dont always show up.” said Gur. Now what Sonia has missed is a chance that she can only 55 . On that day Sonia learned that
49、biggest 56 in her life. Actually not only Sonia, but many of us ignore the chance of helping in 57 ways because we always run after bigger ones. However, big opportunities do come but not every day. Therefore, 58 small ones so that you cant miss big ones. Sonia also 59 to wait for big opportunities,
50、 but now she knows that with small opportunities she can make big 60 in her life. 41. A. attentive B. optimistic C. fortunate D. enthusiastic42. A. over B. through C. by D. up43. A. arrange B. afford C. offer D. gain44. A. but B. and C. then D. when45. A. aware B. recognize C. realize D. request46.
51、A. hesitated B. hurried C. continued D. remained47. A. guidance B. opportunity C. urge D. duty48. A. missed B. passed C. doubted D. mistook49. A. punishing B. testing C. refusing D. saving50. A. steppedB. moved C. jumped D. rushed51. A. longs B. answers C. allows D. waits52. A. hard B. surprisedC. a
52、ngry D. crazy53. A. nowhere B. anywhere C. somewhere D. everywhere54. A. seize B. enjoy C. hold D. strike55. A. forget B. regret C. upset D. experience56. A. problem B. chance C. wisdom D. lesson57. A. small B. easyC. precious D. efficient58. A. add B. look C. practice D. supply59. A. needed B. used
53、 C. wished D. accustomed60. A. changes B. deals C. senses D. fortunes第二节 短文填空（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。 How are you getting along with your senior high school? It may be hard for you as this is the first time that you 61. (leave) your parents. I know that you are now havin
54、g trouble 62 (communicate) with others, and you may often feel lonely. Thats 63 you are new here and people dont know about you. But I think you can overcome the difficulty if you can follow the advice below.First, you should attach great 64 (important) to taking an active part in the discussions an
55、d show your own opinions about the matters, and at the same time, learn to listen to other peoples views 65_ (careful). Second, you should learn about your classmates likes and dislikes, 66 can make you get familiar with them. Only in this way can you get to know more 67 (difference) people and show
56、 them that you are just as friendly. Last but not least, Im always here ready to help. We can take part in some 68 (activity) together and I can introduce you to others. Theres no need 69 (worry) too much, people will know you more very soon and will like to make friends with you if you can do 70._
57、the above. Just remember, “God helps those who help themselves”.第四部分 写作（共二节，满分35分）第一节（原创） 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（八）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：在错的词下面画一横线，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
58、起）不计分。My friend Lily and I met each other when they were five years old. At that time, I moved into a new house next to hers because my fathers work. I felt so lonely when facing the new environment. Then someday, Lily played in her yard, but when she saw me, she smiled at me and asked me if or not
59、I could play with her. I was shy at first, but then I was affecting by her kindness. We became good friend soon. As time goes by, our relationship becomes much close . When I met difficulties, she will help me without a hesitation. I think I am luckily to have her as my friend.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）你们学校门口在
60、上学和放学时间经常出现交通拥堵，给全校师生和路人带来不便。为了确保学校门口正常的交通秩序，你校向全校师生征集解决交通拥堵的良策。假如你叫李华，是一名高二学生。现在，请你英语给校长写一封信。信中应包括以下内容:1. 说明写信目的;2. 分析学校门口拥堵的原因;3. 提出2-3点建议（骑行或步行上学，错时放学。）。注意:1.词数:100左右;可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。不能使用真实姓名和学校名称Dear headmaster,_ Yours faithfully, Li Hua20182019学年第一学期 高二上期中英语学科 参考答案听力：15 CBABC 610 ACABC 1115 ABCA
61、B 1620 BAABC阅读： 21 23 BAC 24 27 DBAC 28-31 DBCA 32-35 DCAB 36-40 CDBFE完型填空：41- 45 ACBDC 46-50 CBABD 51-55 DCDAB 56-60 DACBA语法填空： 61have left 62. communicating 63. because 64. importance 65. carefully 66. which 67. different 68.activities 69. to worry 70. as短文改错：71. they-we 72. because后加of 73. but -
62、and 74.if -whether 75.affecting-affected 76.friend- friends 77.close- closer 78. met-meet 79. without后去掉a 80.luckily-lucky作文：书面表达One Possible Version Dear headmaster,Im Li Hua, a student from Grade 2. I am writing to discuss the traffic problem near our school gate.With so many parents coming to pic
63、k up their children, traffic jams are frequent near the school gate, causing much inconvenience to us and passers-by.In order to avoid traffic jams, I strongly recommend some effective measures be taken. First, we should encourage students to ride a bicycle or walk to school by themselves instead of
64、 taking a car, which will not only help reduce the jam, but also benefit students health. It is also a good idea to allow junior students to leave school 10 minutes earlier than others, which will surely make the street less crowded. Besides, cars should not be allowed to park near the school gate.I do hope there will be fewer traffic jams near our school gate.Yours faithfully,Li Hua
