1、绝密启用前|1试题命制中心2019-2019学年上学期期中原创卷03高二英语（考试时间：90分钟 试卷满分：120分）注意事项：1. 本试卷由三个部分组成。其中，第一和第二部分的第一节为选择题。第二部分的第二节和第三部分为非选择题。2. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。3. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把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，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。4测试范围：人教必修5 。5考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节 （共15小题；每
2、小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AWelcome to Holker Hall & GardensVisitor InformationHow to Get to HolkerBy Car: Follow brown signs on A590 from J36, M6. Approximate travel times: Windermere-20 minutes, Kendal-25 minutes, Lancaster-45 minutes, Manchester-1 hour 30 minutes.By Rail: The nea
3、rest station is Cark-in-Cartmel with trains to Carnforth, Lancaster and Preston for connections to major cities & airports.Opening TimesSunday-Friday (closed on Saturday)11:00 am-4:00pm, 30th March-2nd November.Admission ChargesHall & GardensGardensAdults:12.008.00Groups:9.005.50Special EventsProduc
4、ers Market 13th AprilJoin us to taste a variety of fresh local food and drinks. Meet the producers and get some excellent recipe ideas.Holker Garden Festival 30th May The event celebrates its 22nd anniversary with a great show of the very best of gardening, making it one of the most popular events i
5、n gardening.National Garden Day 28th AugustHolker once again opens its gardens in aid of the disadvantaged. For just a small donation you can take a tour with our garden guide.Winter Market 8th NovemberThis is an event for all the family. Wander among a variety of shops selling gifs while enjoying a
6、 live music show and nice street entertainment.1. How long does it probably take a tourist to drive to Holker from Manchester?A.20 minutes.B.25 minutes.C.45 minutes.D.90 minutes.2.How much should a member of a tour group pay to visit to Hall & Gardens?A.l2.00.B. 9.00. C. 8.00. D. 5.50.3.Which event
7、will you go to if you want to see a live music show? A. Producers Market.B. Holker Garden Festival.C. National Garden Day.D. Winter Market.BMy First Marathon（马拉松）A month before my first marathon, one of my ankles was injured and this meant not running for two weeks, leaving me only two weeks to trai
8、n. Yet, I was determined to go ahead.I remember back to my 7th year in school. In my first P.E. class, the teacher required us to run laps and then hit a softball. I didnt do either well. He later informed me that I was not athletic.The idea that I was not athletic stuck with me for years. When I st
9、arted running in my 30s, I realized running was a battle against myself, not about competition or whether or not I was athletic. It was all about the battle against my own body and mind. A test of wills!The night before my marathon, I dreamt that I couldnt even find the finish line. I woke up sweati
10、ng and nervous, but ready to prove something to myself.Shortly after crossing the start line, my shoe laces(鞋带) became untied. So I stopped to readjust. Not the start I wanted!At mile 3, I passed a sign: GO FOR IT, RUNNERS!By mile 17, I became out of breath and the once injured ankle hurt badly. Des
11、pite the pain, I stayed the course walking a bit and then running again.By mile 21, I was starving!As I approached mile 23, I could see my wife waving a sign. She is my biggest fan. She never minded the alarm clock sounding at 4 a.m. or questioned my expenses on running.I was one of the final runner
12、s to finish. But I finished! And I got a medal. In fact, I got the same medal as the one that the guy who came in first place had.Determined to be myself, move forward, free of shame and worldly labels(世俗标签), I can now call myself a marathon winner.4.Amonthbeforethemarathon,theauthor _.A.waswelltrai
13、nedB.feltscared C.madeuphismindtorunD.losthope5.WhydidtheauthormentiontheP.E.classinhis7thyear?A.Toacknowledgethesupportofhisteacher.B.Toamusethereaderswithafunnystory.C.Toshowhewasnottalentedinsports.D.Toshareapreciousmemory.6.Howwastheauthorsfirstmarathon?A.Hemadeit.B.Hequithalfway.C.Hegotthefirst
14、prize.D.Hewalkedtotheend.7.Whatdoesthestorymainlytellus?A.Amanoweshissuccesstohisfamilysupport.B.Awinnerisonewithagreateffortofwill.C.Failureisthemotherofsuccess.D.Oneisnevertoooldtolearn. CThe most important lessons in life that we need to learn are the results of our poor decisions. Although time
15、and experience are the best teachers, we also suffer from experiences such as our sacrifices, suffering and the hardships. Good judgment develops only when we truly learn from our mistakes. However, many people keep repeating the same mistakes before learning their lessons because as they say, they
16、are just humans who are subject to making mistakes.Our weaknesses in life can be turned into our strengths if we immediately acknowledge and recognize the fact that we mess up and learn from them. Our good or bad experiences help us learn better judgment in life. Yet, too many people are in denial (
17、拒绝承认) and place the blame on others without realizing that the minute they take responsibility for their action is when the learning process begins. Aside from learning from our own experience, we can also learn valuable lessons from the experience of others. It allows us to observe our behavior fro
18、m another angle. When we recognize our mistakes and prevent them from happening again, we are, therefore, learning.Quickly identifying our mistakes and changing behavior accordingly requires less time and energy than denying mistakes. However, acknowledgement of mistakes requires belief in the idea
19、that perfection is not possible.It is easier to analyze our mistakes especially when we talk to others, which can help people to sort out comments or criticisms after a mistake is made. Despite our tendency to avoid mistakes, timely acknowledgement is one of the best ways to prevent them from repeat
20、ing.8. What does learning from the experience of others help us do?A. Realize that mistakes are part of life.B. Re-evaluate our behavior differently.C. Recognize the results of mistakes.D. Learn better judgment in life.9. What should we keep in mind to admit our mistakes?A. Every man has his faults.
21、B. Mistakes are great teachers.C. Behind bad luck comes good luck.D. As you make your bed, so you must lie in it.10. How should we avoid repeating mistakes, according to the author?A. Think twice before acting.B. Learn carefully from others comments.C. Have a timely talk with others for advice.D. Ad
22、mit the existence of mistakes in time.11. What may be the best title for the passage?A. Never Be Afraid of Making MistakesB. Learn Wisdom from Our MistakesC. Learn from Others to See Our MistakesD. Stop Being Ashamed of Making MistakesDIllegally traded endangered species that escape, forming seconda
23、ry populations, offer hope to their long-term survival, a study suggests. This first came to my attention when I read a news story about the seizure of an illegal shipment of 23 yellow-crested cockatoos, said Luke Gibson, a college teacher. He learned that the species was critically endangered, whic
24、h surprised him.This encouraged Dr. Gibson and his colleague to investigate(调查) how a critically endangered species had become self-sustaining outside of its natural range. They discovered 49 cases of a globally threatened species becoming established as a separate population, including the yellow-c
25、rested cockatoo in their city.This is a species which is primarily threatened by wildlife trade, he told BBC News. Poachers(偷猎者) go out into the forest in its native range in eastern Indonesia and capture the birds and then ship them off, usually up to our city where there is a strong demand for pet
26、 birds. This is what has fueled the decline of this species in its native range. But its really interesting because that same cause also had another effect: some of the people who were keeping this species here accidentally or intentionally released them. As a result of enough of the birds being set
27、 free, it allowed a new self-sustaining population to be established in this city.The government of Dr. Gibsons city has made it illegal to capture the species, even though it is a non-native species. Because the city is affluent and relatively well educated, the cases of people breaking the law are
28、 extremely rare, explained Dr. Gibson. Unlike in its native range in Indonesia where capturing birds forms a major source of income.However, there can be downsides(缺点) to the newly established population of endangered species, such as a limited genetic pool, and suffering from novel diseases. It did
29、 also present a possible very interesting opportunity for conservationists, Dr. Gibson suggested. This would involve harvesting some of the newly established secondary population, which may provide a way to help slow global biodiversity loss.12. What was beyond Gibsons expectations according to the
30、first paragraph?A. The high rate of wildlife trade. B. The preciousness of the birds.C. The fact that the birds nearly disappear. D. The news that the birds were poached.13. What happened unexpectedly when the birds were shipped abroad?A. They formed a separate population. B. They were kept as pet b
31、irds.C. They were traded illegally. D. They were killed for research.14. Which can replace the underlined word affluent?A. Peace-loving. B. Rich. C. Free. D. Environment-friendly.15. For what purpose did the author write the passage?A. To appeal to everyone to stop the wildlife trade.B. To explain t
32、he challenge the wild birds are facing.C. To introduce a creative approach to wildlife conservation.D. To raise peoples awareness of protecting endangered species.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。Tolerance means tolerating or putting up with differences.16This concept m
33、eans different things to different people, but it is when something is disagreeable that tolerance is expected, and in more politically correct cultures, demanded.17A person might fully disagree with others on any issue, while at the same time respecting those with different opinions and treating th
34、em with dignity. Disagreement alone does not equal intolerance.One problem is the fact that this respect is sometimes one-sided. Those who disagree with a particular issue must respect the opinions of those who support it, but some supporters feel reasonable in labeling those who disagree with hatef
35、ul terms, and vice versa.18When it comes to controversial issues, tolerance may also represent a lets agree to disagree attitude. It does not mean that a person has to accept actions or ideas that are against his or her values or beliefs.19When both parties have expressed their opinions, and it is o
36、bvious that neither is likely to change position, agreeing to disagree is often the ideal outcome.Some degree of tolerance is necessary in any civilized society.20It goes against human nature. Putting up with differences is a virtue that requires honest effort on the part of every person. It takes t
37、ime to develop.A. There are many different ways to show tolerance.B. Therefore, both parties should change opinions if necessary.C. People on both sides of an issue must be tolerant of each other.D. It means showing respect for the race, religion and opinions of other people.E. It is widely accepted
38、 that tolerance is a critical step towards a peaceful world.F. But it is not realistic to believe that all people can achieve it completely on every issue.G. It means that each person agrees to respect the others right to his or her feelings on the matter第二部分语言知识运用（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
39、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。Kinsey French has taught children with Down syndrome(唐氏综合征) for the past three years. The teacher of21education at the Christian Academys Providence School, developed a(n)22with her students in her first year. That was23when it came to her wedding day
40、, she invited the class to24her wedding party as flower girls and ring bearers.They were like a25to me, Kinsey told WLKY about the students,26from seven to eleven years old. So I knew I couldnt have this important day27them, my lovely kids.Kinseys now-husband, Josh, was28too in fact, knowing how muc
41、h it would mean to her, he29proposed (求婚) to her in front of the class. The wedding went30on the Internet after photographer Lang Thomas Leichhart31on his Facebook photos of Kinsey in her wedding dress,32by her students.The scene of their being together was so moving that I was brought to33many time
42、s during the day, he told CNN. You can tell how34she is to these kids.And while the children loved35their wedding responsibilities and posing for photos, they said that their36of the night was the dancing. For Kinsey, it was making37that would last a lifetime. It was so exciting, she told WLKY. It w
43、as38for Josh and me just to have them as a39of the day, and have them come and40with us.21. A. traditionalB. preschoolC. publicD. special22. A. discussionB. bondC. routineD. agreement23. A. howB. whyC. thatD. because24. A. attendB. recordC. decorateD. design25. A. teacherB. shadowC. familyD. dream26
44、. A. differingB. distinguishingC. rangingD. expanding27. A. withoutB. fromC. amongD. beyond28. A. touchedB. inspiredC. satisfiedD. involved29. A. stillB. evenC. yetD. again30. A. silentB. wildC. wrongD. strong31. A. wroteB. polishedC. sparedD. shared32. A. encouragedB. followedC. attractedD. surroun
45、ded33. A. lightB. laughterC. tearsD. knees34. A. gratefulB. generousC. genuineD. patient35. A. carrying outB. carrying onC. taking inD. taking over36. A. regretB. impressionC. complaintD. favorite37. A. choicesB. memoriesC. decisionsD. plans38. A. meaningfulB. naturalC. vividD. original39. A. symbol
46、B. giftC. partD. result40. A. celebrateB. playC. meetD. communicate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1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。World-famous physicist Stephen Hawking has died at the age of 76. He died41(peaceful) at his home in Cambridge in the early42(hour) of Wednesday.Hawking was known43the public f
47、or his work with black holes and relativity, and wrote several popular science books includingABriefHistoryofTime. At the age of 22, Prof. Hawking44(give) only a few years to live after doctors declared that he suffered from a rare disease. The illness left him in a wheelchair and he was45(ability)
48、to speak except through a voice synthesizer(合成器).Prof. Hawking was the first46(set) out a theory of cosmology(宇宙学) explained by a union of the general theory of relativity and quantum mechanics. He also discovered that black holes47(leak) energy and fade to nothing a phenomenon that would48(late) be
49、come known as Hawking radiation. Through his work with mathematician Sir Roger Penrose he proved that Einsteins general theory of relativity suggests space and time would have a beginning in the Big Bang and49end in black holes.In a statement his children praised his courage and persistence and said
50、 his brilliance and humour inspired people across the world. They added, He once said, It would not be much of a universe50it wasnt home to the people you love. We will miss him forever.第三部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题l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
51、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。Living in the city, people have certain widely acknowledging advantages. They enjoy various entertainments. Besides, there are many culture activities. Also, people in the ci
52、ty had access to better information service and educational facilities, and many problems exist. The overcrowded population, traffic jam and other issues may resulted in nervousness and diseases. As for the country life, the first feeling crowding our minds are peace and quiet. In the countryside, people live quiet life. They are exposed to less noises and pollution. The air in the countryside is a lot of fresher than that in the city. Of course, life in the countryside is not perfect, too.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华，你的英国网友Peter写信询问你如何度过你的业余时间以及这样度过业余时间的好处，请你给他写封回信。注意:1.词数100左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。_
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