1、20182019学年度第一学期中抽测高二英语 第一部分: 听力(共两节,每题1分,满分20分)第一节 (共5小题;每小题1分,满分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。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.What time is it now?A. 6:00.B. 7:00.C. 8:00.2. How does the woman remember numbers?A. With stories.B. With places.C. With music.3. What will the
2、woman probably do today?A. Play tennisB. Go swimming.C. Take a dance class.4. What is going to happen to the boys tooth?A. He will pull it out.B. It will fall out on its own.C. His mother will pull it out.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. School lessons.B. Weekend plans.C.A new water sports
3、center.第二节 (共15小题;每小题1分,满分15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。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至7题。6. What is the trouble with Ann?A.She doesnt have enough time for work.B. She cannot find a good part-time job.C. She has no money now.7.What does A
4、nn hope to do next term?A.Change jobs.B. Concentrate on her studies.C. Continue to work in the company.听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。8. How long has the woman been waiting?A. For ten minutes.B. For twenty minutes.C. For two hours.9. How will the woman probably get to work? A. By taxi.B. By train.C. On foot.听第8段材料,
5、回答第10至12题。10. Where is Steve?A. At home.B. At school.C. At a hospital.11. Who makes good chicken soup?A. Steves mother.B. The woman.C. The man.12. What will the man do next? A. Have something to eat.B. Get some magazines.C. Make a phone call.听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。13. What is the probable relationship bet
6、ween the speakers? A. Co-workers.B. Family members.C. Teacher and student.14. When will there be a holiday? A. On Monday.B. On Tuesday.C. On Friday.15. How old was Joey when he saw pictures of his fathers surfing? A. Fourteen years old.B. Eight years old.C. Six years old.16. Why did Joey stay inside
7、 the hotel in Seattle? A. He didnt like the sun.B. It was raining all the time.C. His father couldnt go out with him.听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。17. When is the speaker giving the speech? A. Before the concert.B. During the concert.C. After the concert.18. What was the weather like tonight? A. Cold.B. Wet.C.
8、Windy.19. What did the speaker especially thank the people at the back for? A. Their good humor.B. Their presence at the concert.C. Their patience until the last minute.20. Who might the speaker be? A. A performer in the concert.B. The producer of the concert.C. The organizer of the concert. nu第二部分:
9、英语知识运用第一节:语法和词汇知识(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)21.Withefforts_conservation,wemaybelievethatpeopleenjoyahealthylifewithoutthe environmentaroundthem_.A.focusedon;suffering B.focusingon;suffering C.focusedon;beingsufferedD.focusingon;suffered22.Inthepasttwomonths,he_himselftothewayoflifeinthenewschoolandhowhe wis
10、heshe_theteachersadvice.A.hasntadapted;hadadoptedB.didntadapt;hasadoptedC.didntadopt;hasadapted D.hasntadopted;hadadapted 23.Seeingthestranger_,thefrightenedbabycouldnthelp_crying.A.burstin;burstingintoB.burstinto;burstoutC.breakin;burstingout D.breakinto;burstout24.Heisnotahard-workingboy.But_intel
11、ligence,heismuchbetterthananyoneelseinthewholeclass. A.inchargeofB.infavorofC.intermsofD.regardlessof 25.Withnopenny_inhispocket,hewasdrivenoutoftherentedhouse,_wheretogo. A.left;knowingnotB.left;notknowingC.leaving;notknewD.toleave;notknowing 26. The England pound was then worth _ it is worth today
12、; so you can see how rich he was then. A. than many times B. many times than C. many times what D. as many times as27.Asweknow,nothingcanbeequaltothe_ofparentsfortheirchildrenintheworld. A.appreciationB.intentionC.invitationD.affection 28. _fromtoothachesforsometime,hehadtogotohospitalforanexaminati
13、on.A.SufferedB.BeingsufferedC.SufferingD.Havingsuffered29.Peoplehavethebelief_factoriesshouldproducefewerthingsfromrawmaterials, _thesupplyisgrowingsmallerandsmaller.A.which;that B.that;ofwhichC.that;whose D.which;whose30.-SamlikesFrenchbutheisnotgoodatit.-_Susan. A.SodoesB.SoitiswithC.SoisD.Neither
14、does第二节 完型填空共(15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)Do you remember last summer,when angry travelers were urging the government to do something about airline customer service?Airlines promised to improve,and they adopted new standards just before Christmas._31_ as another summer nears,plenty of _32_ travelers dont see m
15、uch improvement in customer _33_ overall.This month,the Department of Transportations (DOT) office will publish its first critical _34_ on whether airlines are honoring their promises. One survey suggests problems:the number of _35_ to the DOT about the top 10 airlines in the first _36_ rose 89% fro
16、m a year ago.Hit last summer by passenger complaints and the threat of consumerprotection laws by the _37_,14 airlines agreed to adopt a set of basic customerservice standards called Customers First.The“12 promises” to passengers were introduced _38_ a major effort to improve service. Since then,air
17、lines have been redesigning websites,retraining employees and upgrading technology.Recently,DOT inspector general Kenneth Mead,at McCains request,sent 20 examiners to airports to check whether each airline is doing what it promisedMead warns travelers shouldnt _39_ too much. Most of the promises are
18、 _40_ better communication with customers,not problems with flights.“Passengers should show more understanding to airlines about their _41_ to better air service.”Spokeswoman Shelly Sasson says.“And when _42_ are made,it takes a long time for them to be noticed,”she says.Now,the efforts may be worki
19、ng. During the first quarter,Delta had the secondlowest rate of complaints among the _43_ 10 carriers._44_,its rate,along with other carriers,is up from last year. McCain and other lawmakers say there may be a _45_ to pass new consumerprotection laws31ASo BBut CMerely DEven32Askilled Bexperienced Ct
20、ired Dpuzzled33Aflight Bopinion Cservice Dtravel34Anews Binformation Cdoubt Darticle35Aproblems Btravelers Cpassengers Dcomplaints36Aquarter Byear Cmonth Dsummer37Acustomer Bcompany Cgovernment Dpublic38Ato Bfor Cas Dby39Atravel Bexpect Ccomplain Dsuggest40Aaimed at Bconsidered as Cjoined to Dmade f
21、rom41Adifficulty Bsituation Creality Defforts42Asuggestions Brules Cdecisions Dimprovements43Alarge Bfirst Ctop Dbad44AStill BTherefore CInstead DMeanwhile45Apossibility Bneed Cchance Duse第三部分:阅读理解 (共10小题;每小题2分,满分20分) AWashington, D.C. Bicycle ToursCherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.Duratio
22、n: 3 hoursThis small group bike tour is a fantastic way to see the world-famous cherry trees with beautiful flowers of Washington, D.C. Your guide will provide a history lesson about the trees and the famous monuments where they blossom. Reserve your spot before availability and the cherry blossoms
23、disappear!Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle TourDuration: 3 hours (4 miles)Join a guided bike tour and view some of the most popular monuments in Washington, D.C. Explore the monuments and memorials on the National Mall as your guide shares unique facts and history at each stop. Guided tour inclu
24、des bike, helmet, cookies and bottled water.Capital City Bike Tour in Washington, D.C. Duration: 3 hoursMorning or Afternoon, this bike tour is the perfect tour for D.C. newcomers and locals looking to experience Washington, D.C. in a healthy way with minimum effort. Knowledgeable guides will entert
25、ain you with the most interesting stories about Presidents, Congress, memorials, and parks. Comfortable bikes and a smooth tour route (路线) make cycling between the sites fun and relaxing.Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle TourDuration: 3 hours (7 miles)Join a small group bike tour for an even
26、ing of exploration in the heart of Washington, D.C. Get up close to the monuments and memorials as you bike the sites of Capitol Hill and the National Mall. Frequent stops are made for photo taking as your guide offers unique facts and history. Tour includes bike, helmet, and bottled water. All ride
27、rs are equipped with reflective vests and safety lights.46. Which tour do you need to book in advance?A. Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C. B. Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle Tour.C. Capital City Bike Tour in Washington, D.C. D. Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour.47. What
28、will you do on the Capital City Bike Tour?A. Meet famous people. B. Go to a national park. C. Visit well-known museums.D. Enjoy interesting stories.48. Which of the following does the bicycle tour at night provide?A. City maps.B. Cameras. C. Meals.D. Safety lights.BMasses of floating ice are so larg
29、e that they dwarf your ship,making you question whether your ship still can be spotted among such floating mountains. They are so improbable looking that you simply look in wonder. It seems that nothing that large could be naturaland then it strikes you that something so large could only be natural.
30、Now,people realize that as climate change is raising global temperatures,more icebergs are being born. Antarctica creates far more of them than Greenland,the source of bergs in Arctic waters. Antarcticas are also much larger,sometimes reaching the size of small countries. Recent data show the averag
31、e atmospheric temperature has increased about 4.5 in the western Antarctic Peninsula since the 1940s,making the region,among the fastest warming on earth. This jump has been shown in the recent breaking of major ice shelves along the Antarctic Peninsula. As a result,thousands of new icebergs have br
32、oken off,from ice shelves into the Southern Ocean at an accelerated rate.Even as more icebergs are being created,scientists are learning that they are far from inactive masses of ice. In fact,they strikingly alter their environments biologically,chemically,and physically,making them islands of life
33、in the open sea.Observers at sea have long remarked that they attract seals,and seabirds,and divers have noticed that fish are more numerous near them than in the surrounding sea. Now scientists are learning just what the attraction is all about.Depending on their size,location,and the season,iceber
34、gs can be nurturers(培养者) or destroyers. During their existencetypically years from breaking off from an Antarctic or Greenlandic glacier to their gradual melting as they float into lower altitudes,they support animals on,around,even inside their splendid ice castle. They fertilize the ocean with nut
35、rients,increasing sea creature production. Grounded bergs can shelter areas of the seafloor,protecting bottomliving creatures from freefloating icebergs. However,large bergs can also trap sea ice,preventing its annual breakup and thus stopping phytoplankton(浮游植物) from getting lifegiving sunlight,bre
36、aking the food chain at its first link.Icebergs will continue to astonish and attract visitors to the polar regions.But now these frozen large masses are taking on a new dimension of wonder as we uncover their vital role in the environment of polar seas. No longer can we look at icebergs as mere pas
37、sive white mountains floating in the sea. They are active agents of change,each one is an icy oasis with awake of life as it floats on its unstoppable oceanic journey to melting.49.Why does the author mention “dwarf your ship” in the first paragraph?A.To explain how natural icebergs are. B.To show h
38、ow powerful icebergs are.C.To describe icebergs as floating ships. D.To tell the unbelievable size of icebergs.50.What can we learn from the passage?A.The temperature in Arctic is rising faster than that in Antarctica.B.The ocean food chain breaks due to the melting of icebergs.C.Floating icebergs h
39、elp shelter bottomliving ocean creatures.D.Global warming has kept bringing icebergs into being.51.From the passage we can conclude that icebergs can .A. preserve ocean creatures B. carry ocean nutrients awayC. create a warm polar environment D. keep sea animals away from polar seasC“Seventy hours,”
40、 said the man across the table from Peter Crown. Peter had invited him in for tea on an impulse that didnt feel like his own. He didnt even remember hearing a knock at the door.Somewhere in the middle of the pouring,the man introduced himself as the Devil. He said it with a disturbing pride,and Pete
41、r decided not to argue.“Seventy hours,” the Devil repeated as he stirred(搅拌) his tea.“Thats how long you have to save your life.”Between sips,he explained the deal. The Devil had arrived precisely two days and twentytwo hours before Peter Crown was scheduled to die. But Peter could win back his life
42、,if he could accomplish one simple task.“Show me a reliable friend,” the Devil said over the ceramic(陶瓷的) clink of his cup returning to its saucer.“It cant be a relative or a lover. Choose someone from your past,and I will grant this persons greatest desire. Then,I will present a letter written by y
43、ou,where you beg this person to give up the new gift in order to save your life.But choose carefully;on only six occasions have I seen.a reliable friend.”Peter searched his past.“Youre thinking of Brian Leonard,” said the Devil. Peter didnt know if he was guessing or reading his mind,but either way,
44、he was right. Brian had served in the fire department alongside Peter. They had entered many burning buildings together.“He saved your life once,” the Devil announced,“and now you think he just might do it again.”“Im sure he would,” Peter replied.“Sure enough to put your life on it?You have time to
45、think it over,if youd.”“I dont need time.”“Splendid,” said the Devil.“Your friend Brian now has his hearts greatest desire. And you have exactly sixtynine hours and fiftythree minutes to draft a letter convincing him to give it up. Id find a pen,if I were you.”Peter already knew what Brians greatest
46、 desire was,and he knew exactly what he would write.Brian,Im sorry,my friend. It has been far too long since we spoke. My life has been in a stupor lately,but today I woke.Im sure this letter will find you watching your daughter walk for the very first time. I know thats a hill you thought shed neve
47、r climb. Its a miracle I cannot explain;but I know that tumor(瘤) is now gone from her brain.As for the stranger who delivered this note,tell him this is number seven. I cant wait to share the full story,my friend,when we meet in heaven.This gift that I send you today was a wonderful lesson for me to
48、 learn. Enjoy it,and know that I want nothing in return.For me,my time has come to an end. But Im proud to be your reliable friend.As for Peter Crown,he would never see the Devil again.52.Why did Peter invite the man to come in and have a cup of tea?A.Theyd known each other for years.B. He did that
49、just out of a strange desire.C. The man knocked on the door and wanted to have a rest.D. Peter had to do that or the man would kill him right away.53.According to the passage,what did Peter Crown do?A. He ran a tea house. B. He was a firefighter.C. He did not have a job. D. It was not mentioned at a
50、ll.54.What should Peter write in the letter if he wanted to win back his life?A. Thanking Brian for saving his life in the past.B. Asking whether Brian would like to be his reliable friend.C. Persuading Brian to give up his new gift,his daughters health.D. Telling Brian that hes looking forward to m
51、eeting him in heaven.55.From Peter Crowns story,what do you think is a reliable friend?A.A reliable friend is one that supports you whenever you are in trouble.B.A reliable friend would never give away your secrets and is loyal to you.C.A reliable friend knows your greatest desire and will try his b
52、est to achieve it.D.A reliable friend is one that is always there being with you and depends on you.第五部分:任务型阅读(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)请认真阅读下面短文,并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。注意:每个空格只填一个单词。You cant avoid a conflict at work. If you can avoid a conflict,it means you will win what you want regardless of what
53、the other person wants. Since the potential issue has not been removed,it will simply reappear later. Here are the necessary steps to effectively get rid of conflicts at work.Realize that some conflicts are unavoidable at work. On numerous occasions,conflict and disagreement are likely to happen. Bu
54、t when a conflict happens its not the end of the world. On the contrary,it can be the beginning of an interesting learning process. Conflicts mean that people care enough to disagree strongly. The trick is not to allow the conflict to go on forever.Handle conflicts sooner rather than later. Solve a
55、conflict when it starts,as it only gets worse with time going by. Conflicts at work arise not from something that was said,but from something that wasnt said! Everyones waiting for the other to admit hes wrong and gets more unpleasant after the conflict has lasted a while. Its essential to interrupt
56、 the “waiting game” before it gets to that point.Ask nicely. If somebody has done something that made you angry,or if you dont understand their viewpoint or actions,simply asking nicely about it can make a world of difference. Never assume that people do what they do to annoy or hurt you. Sometimes
57、theres a good reason why that person does what he or she does,and a potential conflict disappears right there. Do remember to make an inquiry,not an accusation of any sort.Appreciate. Praise the other part in the conflict. Tell them why its worth it to you to solve the conflict. This can be difficul
58、t as few people find it easy to praise and appreciate a person they disagree strongly with,but its a great way to move forward.TopicHow to 56._ conflicts at workReasonConflicts wont 57._ if not dealt with.58._on handling conflicts Dont be afraid of conflicts which can happen in many 59._and try to r
59、esolve a conflict soon or it will get 60._. Interrupt the “waiting game” and try to admit your 61._actively. Dont imagine people do something to make you 62._on purpose. Remember not to 63._ others,but ask them nicely about what they do,which may make a difference. Try to appreciate the other part i
60、n the conflict although it is 64._to do so.65._As long as you learn to do with conflicts,youll work in joy.第六部分:单词拼写: (共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)66.All Hughs ideas are a_ from othershes never had one of his own.67.The smell of cigarette smoke c_ what he had suspected:there had been a party in his absence.68
61、.He knew that Bart was trying to _(使惊吓) him,so he smiled to hide his fear.69.The sound quality is poor so we cannot fully a_ the music.70.His outspoken views would frequently bring him into _(冲突) with the president.71.We saw a quick film showing the various stages in the _(生产) of glass.72.Although N
62、ancy had a loud voice,I still couldnt hear what she said,for she was too far away and out of my r_.73.You will not be _(允许进入) to the theatre after the performance has started.74.I said “Good morning!” and Adrian _(回应) “Whats good about it?”75.Lewis is a s_ person,who is easily hurt or offended by th
63、ings that people do or say.第七部分:短文填空(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)Justuptheroadfrommyhomeisafield,withtwohorsesinit.Fromadistance,eachhorselookslikeanyotherhorse.Butifyougeta_76_(close)lookyouwillnoticeoneofthemisblind.Insteadofabandoninghim,hisownerhasmadehimasafeandcomfortablebarntolivein.Andifyoustandnearbyan
64、dlisten,youwillhearthesoundofabell coming from_77._smallerhorses.Attachedto its halterisasmall,copper-coloredbellassistingtheblindfriendtofollowhim. _78_youwatchthem,youllfindthehorsewiththebellalwayscheckingontheblindone,andthattheblindhorsewilllistenforthebellandthenslowlywalkto_79_theotheroneis,t
65、rustinghewillnot beled astray.Whenthehorsewiththebellreturnstothebarneachevening,hewillstop frequently tolookback,makingsurethatthe other isnttoofarbehindtohearthebell.Lifedoesnotthrowusawayjustbecausewearenotperfectorbecausewehaveproblemsorchallenges.Sometimeswearetheblindhorsebeingguidedbythelittl
66、eringingbellofouracquaintances;at othertimeswearetheguidehorse,_80_ helpsotherstofindtheirway.第八部分:七选五(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)When you wake up every day, once again to see this beautiful world, when your parents, teachers and friends give you help, will you know how to be grateful? And when you feel unluc
67、ky and make mistakes, will you still be thankful?Yu Dan, a professor at the Beijing Normal University, made a report about Gratitude Education(感恩教育). _81_Nowadays, some teenagers only care about things outside. _82_For example, they fight each other, use phones in class, be rude to their parents and
68、 teachers and so on. Most of them dont know love, respect and gratefulness._83_It is impossible for anyone to be lucky and successful all the time as long as he lives in the world. We should learn how to face failure or bad luck bravely and to try to deal with it. As we know, “Life is a mirror. When
69、 you smile in front of it, it will also smile and so will it when you cry to it. “ _84_ If you always complain about everything, you may own nothing in the end. I think the teenagers should be grateful to life even when we are unsuccessful or unlucky. We have many reasons for being grateful. _85_ An
70、d it is a way to sing for our life which comes just from our love and hope. If each of us has an attitude of being grateful, well lead a better and more beautiful life. So remember, being grateful forever.A. It will affect Chinese people, especially the teenagers.B. They dont care about others.C. If
71、 you are grateful to life, it will bring you shining sunlight.D. For example, being grateful is a way to communicate with adults.E. They often behave badly.F. Being grateful or thankful is very important.G. Some students love and respect others.第九部分:书面表达(20分)假设你是吴明,最近和笔友李华都很关注“可持续发展”的话题。现在你写一封信给他,谈谈
72、江苏的省情,介绍耕地的使用及保护的情况。词数:120词左右。信的开头和结尾已经给出,但不计入总词数。必须包含以下要点:1江苏是我国经济发达的省份之一,位于我国的东部,人口多,耕地少。人口:7000多万;土地面积:10多万平方公里。自然资源贫乏。2随着经济的发展和人口的增长,越来越多的良田被征用来建造住房和工厂。耕地面积逐年减少。3人们正认识到保护耕地的重要性,政府积极采取措施禁止非法用地。4保护土地资源是每个公民应尽的义务,也是造福子孙后代的需要。Dear Li Hua,How are you?With this letter Id like to introduce my hometownJiangsu Province to you._