1、- 1 -广西南宁市第八中学 2018-2019 学年高二英语上学期期末考试试题（无答案）考生注意：1.本试卷分第 I 卷（选择题）和第 II 卷（非选择题）两部分。满分 150 分，考试时间120 分钟。2.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。第 I 卷每小题选出答案后，用 2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；第 II 卷请用直径 0.5 毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。第卷（共 100 分） 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分 30 分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂
2、到答题卡上。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. What does the woman mean?A. She doesnt feel like going out.B. She would like to go for a walk alone.C. She is worried about the bad weather.2. How long is the
3、museum open?A. Two hours. B. Three hours. C. Four hours.3. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A painting. B. A room. C. The mans son.4. Where will the boy go after school?A. A gym. B. A club. C. Someones home.5. What does the woman want the man to do?A. Repair her car. B. Drive his car aw
4、ay. C. Return her - 2 -car.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，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第 6、7 题。6. Why does the man suggest taking a bus?A. The bus is convenient. B. Its hard to call a taxi now
5、. C. They are in no hurry at all.7. Where are the speakers now?A. At a meeting. B. On a bus. C. On the street.听下面一段对话，回答第 8 至第 10 三个小题。8. What happens to the womans watch?A. It goes ten minutes fast every day.B. It goes ten minutes slow every day.C. It goes one minute slow every hour.9. How does the
6、 man deal with his watch?A. By putting it back ten minutes every day.B. By putting it ahead ten minutes every hour.C. By having it repaired.10. What will the woman probably do with her watch?A. Change a new one.B. Set it by the radio every morning.C. Do as the man asks her to.听下面一段对话，回答第 11 至第 13 三个
7、小题。11. What is the woman going to do?A. Attend a party. B. Take a holiday. C. Go on a business trip.12. When does the woman plan to arrive?A. On Saturday night. B. On midday Saturday. C. On late Friday.13. What is the weather probably like at the seaside at night?- 3 -A. Cold. B. Wet. C. Warm.听下面一段对
8、话，回答第 14 至第 17 四个小题。14. Where does the conversation take place?A. At Philips home. B. On the phone. C. In a park.15.Why will the woman miss the Houston Open?A. She will be having her holiday.B. She will look after her baby.C. She will be on business abroad.16. When is the US Open running?A. From Apr
9、il 27 to 30. B. From April 15 to May 15. C. From June 15 to 18.17. What would be wonderful for the speakers?A. Being on a vacation. B. Watching the game together. C. Going to the US.听下面一段独白，回答第 18 至第 20 三个小题。18. How many points does a misspelled word cost?A. Two. B.Three. C. Five.19. When was this l
10、ecture given?A. On Monday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Friday.20. What are the students going to do on Friday?A. Read a short story. B. Take a major test. C. Write an essay.第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分 50 分）第一节（共 20 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 40 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。A Here are four homes for sale ar
11、ound the US with links to past presidents, as well as their close families.John F. Kennedys Weekend RetreatA modest farm near Middleburg, Virginia, was built by John FKennedy and his wife in the early 1960s.The former first lady designed it herself. The four-bedroom property is currently back on the
12、 market for$5.95 million, decreased by - 4 -$2 million compared with 2015. It was $10.99 million when it was first put up for sale in 2013.Jackie Kennedys Summer HouseAnother Kennedy-linked property for sale is the “Lasata” estate in the Hamptons, designed by architect Arthur CJackson and built in 1
13、917. Set on more than seven acres of land near the ocean, it includes a tenbedroom house that was restored in 2007, including a threecar garage building. Its on the market for $38.995 million, a little bit higher than last year.Chester A. Arthurs Summer White HouseChester A. Arthur，who became the 21
14、st president in 1881, spent some of his down time here. The three-story, six-bedroom Victorian mansion, which was built in 1796 and has been recently restored, is for sale with a $14.2 million price tag. Features include a library with fireplace, a formal dining and living room and a family room ove
15、rlooking the garden and the swimming pool.Barack Obamas Summer RentalThis Marthas Vineyard home which was built in the late twentieth century served as the Summer White House to former President Obama. It is currently for sale for $19.125 million, down from $22.5 million in July 2015. Set on nine-an
16、d-a-half acres of land and with its own private road, this property no doubt acts as a perfect summer hideaway for those who didnt want his every movement seen. In addition to privacy, other features include a heated pool, a halfbasketball court, outdoor terraces and a twobedroom guest cottage.21. W
17、hich house has the longest history?A. Barack Obamas Summer Rental.B. Jackie Kennedys Summer House.C. Chester A. Arthurs Summer White House.D. John F. Kennedys Weekend Retreat.22. What is the feature of Barack Obamas Summer Rental?A. Privacy. B. Architecture.C. Location. D. Price.23. What do the four
18、 houses have in common?A. Their prices are going down these years.B. They have connections with US presidents.C. They have a history of more than a century.- 5 -D. They have more than 5 bedrooms in the house.BI go out of my way to say “thank you” to my partner frequently, and hes the same way. We we
19、re both raised by parents who valued politeness, and more than that, I want to do all those little things that psychologists say help couples stay together. Expressing gratitude is one of those things, so a quick “thanks” seems like an easy one.But according to a recent study, were not at all typica
20、l. The study looked at over l,000 recordings of casual conversations among families and close friends. In only about one out of 20 times were expressions of thanks observed. Phrases that meant “thanks” but werent a direct translation of the word were counted, including physical gestures of thanks.Th
21、e researchers looked at a wide variety of people from different places, representing eight languages: Polish, Russian, Italy, English, Murrinh-patha (an Aboriginal language), Chapalaa, Lao and Siwu.The Brits thanked people close to them the most, about 14.5 percent of the time, and close behind them
22、 were the Italians at 13.5 percent. The Murrinh-patha came next at 4.5 percent and following them were the Russians, the Polish, the Laotians and the Siwu speakers. The lowest? Well, the Chapalaa speakers of Ecuador dont have a word for “thank you” at all.As the linguists explained, “Expressing than
23、ks, in some cultures, is more of a linguistic tradition than a true expression of feelings. In cultures where thanks are less often said, its because social cooperation is taken for granted, and thank you isnt really needed or necessary.”The idea that you dont need to thank others because its assume
24、d that youre appreciative is beautiful. But it is a bit hard for me to accept. So Ill keep saying “thanks” as frequently as I do. But as a frequent traveler, Ill keep in mind to watch the local custom and follow suit.24. What might be psychologists opinion about expressing thanks?- 6 -A. It can show
25、 a persons values. B. It is passed down from parents.C. It is a little and unnecessary thing. D. It can contribute to close relationship.25. What is typical among family members according to the study?A. They say thanks at any time.B. They seldom express thanks.C. They often show thanks using gestur
26、es.D. They often use indirect translation of thanks.26. Who never say “thank you”?A. The Chapalaa. B. The Polish. C. The Italians. D. The Russians.27. What is mainly talked about in the text?A. People thank close friends and family less.B. Family members dont need to thank each other.C. Close friend
27、s have different ways to express thanks.D. Different cultures have different ways to express thanks.CEight years before his death in 1896, Alfred Nobel was surprised to read an obituary(讣告) in the local newspaper. This was a strange obituary, for it told Alfred Nobel, the man who was reading it, tha
28、t he was dead. The newspaper had confused Alfred with his brother, Ludvig, who had recently died.Nobel was shocked to read that he had passed away, and he was even more annoyed by the title of his obituary： The merchant of death is dead. Alfred was a very rich and successful armaments manufacturer(武
29、器制造商)This incident got him thinking about his reputation. What would people think of him after his real death? Would they really say “That was a man who profited from killing”? It was this thought that led him to leave his moneya huge amount of itfor the founding of the famous Nobel prizes. His aim
30、was for his - 7 -money to be used to support the ongoing quest(追求) for excellence in the sciences and literature, and the ideal of peace. Thousands of men and women have been honored since the first awards were given out in 1901.The awards let the world know about the developments that may have a hu
31、ge effect on our lives.However, the prizes are controversial sometimes. There is often protest(抗议) at the award of the Peace Prize when not everyone thinks that award-winners deserve the award. Even the award for literature has sometimes been criticized because the award committee often neglects imp
32、ortant writers. The highly influential novelists James Joyce and Marcel Proust, for example, were never honored by the Swedish Academy.Still, for the most part the awards dont cause many complaints. Alfred Nobel founded the prizes to recognize those who have had “the greatest benefit to mankind” and
33、 few would disagree that most of the prizewinnersamong them, Albert Einstein and Martin Luther King Jr.have made contributions that deserve to be honored and remembered.28. How did Alfred Nobel feel when he read the obituary in the newspaper?A. Sad and worried.B. Shocked and upset.C. Surprised and c
34、onfused.D. Amused and puzzled.29. What did Alfred Nobel decide to do after reading the obituary?A. Seek excellence in the sciences.B. Donate all his money to the charity.C. Stop producing any killing weapons.D. Set up the Nobel prizes with his money.30. Why does the author mention James Joyce and Ma
35、rcel Proust?A. To show the controversy of some Nobel prizes.B. To give examples of influential Nobel prizewinners.C. To explain the standard of giving out the Nobel prizes.D. To prove the influence of the Nobel prizes on literature.- 8 -31. What does the author think of the Nobel prizes?A. There sho
36、uld be more female winners.B. There are too many controversial winners.C. They have honored many worthy winners.D. The committee should be more selective. DWhen the telephone rings late at night，most women guess it must be one of only four or five people calling. A sister? Maybe. An emergency? Possi
37、bly. A mother? Probably not at that time of night. Much more probably it is a close female friend calling to tell you that she is heartbroken because she has split up with her boyfriend again or perhaps simply that a good movie has just started on TV.At a time when families are spread far and wide a
38、nd marriages often end in divorce, friendships are becoming more and more important. Erika, a 32-year-old lawyer, is strengthened by her ten year friendship with her married friend Jane. “I was very sick one night, so I called Jane at about 3：00 am. to talk about it,” she says. “She was very support
39、ive and even came over to take me to the doctors.”As American TV shows like Friends have become more popular, many of us are beginning to see the value of such friendships.TV shows like this tell us that our romantic relationships may not last, but we need to keep in touch with our close friends if
40、we want to survive.With Erikas family 200 miles away, it is Jane who keeps a spare set of keys to Erikas apartment and waters her plants whenever she is away. “Having Jane around gives me a certain amount of freedom. It is not the kind of thing that you could ask anyone to do, but she knows I would
41、do the same for her. “Jane, whomay move to a different city soon, is worried about leaving such a support system of friends. “My friends have more to do with my life than my parents and, therefore, I dont have to spend a lot of time explaining things to them. Friends are more up to date with what is
42、 happening.”- 9 -32. A late night phone call for most women is probably from_A. a relative B. a friend C. a doctor D. a stranger33. What does the underlined phrase “split up” in Paragraph 1 mean?A. Shown up. B. Picked up.C. Broken up. D. Taken up.34. According to the passage，we can learn that Erika_
43、A. is Janes male friend B. has been married for 10 yearsC. treasures Janes friendship D. lives far away from Jane35. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Friendship Strengthens RomanceB. Friendship Demands FreedomC. Friendship Needs UnderstandingD. Friendship Counts 第二节 （共 5
44、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。The teenage years can be a very confusing time filled with anxiety, especially in high school. Here are some powerful tips which can help you succeed in the years.Know yourself and pick a direction. You may be faced with too many choices in
45、 your life and its unwise to try everything. 36 Consider all the benefits that it brings into your life and then see how you can develop your passion into a possible career option. Get away from the friends that offer poisonous advice and negativity. There is no place for that kind of behaviour at a
46、ny stage of your life. 37 This does wonders for self-confidence and overall positivity. Read as much as you can. 38 Stop spending hours in watching your favorite - 10 -TV shows and instead use that time to invest in yourself by reading. Youll notice in a few days how you begin to see things in a dif
47、ferent light. 39 I am 19 years old, so I understand just how much time can be wasted on technology, especially the Internet and cellphones. Once you spend less time doing things that add no value to your life and instead spend that time enriching yourself, your life begins to shape and turn into exa
48、ctly what you want it to be. Make mistakes. Look at a mistake youve made from every possible angle and take the lessons from it. Your teenage years are meant to be spent getting to know yourself. 40 Its okay to make mistakes. A. Try different things.B. Just focus on your favorite.C. Work hard to imp
49、rove your scores.D. Limit the time spent on social media.E. You cant achieve this by trying to be perfect all the time.F. Pick up a book on anything that expands your knowledge base.G. And you should value yourself highly enough to get rid of these people.第三部分 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，并在答题卡上
