1、- 1 -20182019 学年第一学期高二期中考试英语试题【本试卷满分 150 分，考试时间 120 分钟】第卷（选择题 共 100 分）第一部分 听力（共两节，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，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 man think of Lindas husband?A. Clever. B. Unfriendly. C. Quiet.2.
2、What will the weather be like on Friday?A. Rainy. B. Windy. C. Sunny.3. What are the speakers talking about?A. A hotel. B. An airport. C. A hospital.4. What does the man suggest doing?A. Going fishing. B. Staying at home. C. Buying some books.5. What is in the mans bag?A. Some CDs. B. Some bottles.
3、C. Some books.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，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。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。 6. What does the woman usually do on Saturdays?A. She goes swimming. B. She plays basketball. C. She goes shoppi
4、ng.7. When does the woman usually go to the cinema with friends?A. On Friday nights. B. On Saturday nights. C. On Sunday nights.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。 8. What was the relationship between the woman and Jim in the past?A. Relatives. B. Classmates. C. Colleagues.9. What is the woman?A. A film actress. B.
5、 An art director. C. A magazine editor.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。 10. Where does the woman live now?A. In Canada. B. In America. C. In Japan.11. What language is the woman good at?A. Italian. B. French. C. Spanish.12. What does the woman teach in a school?A. Medicine. B. English. C. Maths.- 2 -听第 9 段材料
6、，回答第 13 至 16 题。 13. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a park. B. At a hotel. C. In the street.14. What is the weather like today?A. Sunny. B. Rainy. C. Cloudy.15. How will the man probably go to Wrigley Field?A. By bus. B. By taxi. C. By subway. 16. What time is it probably now?A. 3:00 p.
7、m. B. 4:00 p.m. C. 5:00 p.m. 听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。 17. Where does the speaker have breakfast if the weather is fine?A. In the garden. B. In the kitchen. C. In the living room.18. When does the speaker usually go to work?A. At 2:00 p.m. B. At 6:00 p.m. C. At 6:30 p.m.19. How does the speaker usual
8、ly go home from the restaurant?A. By bus. B. By taxi. C. By train.20. What do we know about the speaker?A. She is a violinist. B. She often eats alone after work.C. She often reads the newspaper at night.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节 (共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5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。
9、AWho are we and what do we do?Since National Theatre Live was launched in June 2009, weve broadcast more than forty productions live, from both the National Theatre and other theatres in the UK.Our broadcasts have now been experienced by over 5.5 million people in over 2, 000 venues around the world
10、, including over 650 venues (场所) in the UK alone. Past broadcasts from the National Theatre have included Danny Boyles Frankenstein with Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller, War Horse, and Man and Superman with Ralph Fiennes.Broadcasts from other UK theatres include Coriolanus from the Donmar
11、Warehouse and Macbeth from the Manchester International Festival. Our biggest single broadcast to date is Hamlet with Benedict Cumberbatch at the Barbican, which has been seen by over 550, 000 people.How do we do it?- 3 -Though each broadcast is filmed in front of a live audience in the theatre, cam
12、eras are carefully positioned throughout the theatre to ensure that cinema audiences get the “best seat in the house“ view of each production.Where can you find us?The nearest venue to you is Emei 1958 Cinema located at No. 360 Qingjiang Road East, Chengdu, China.Whats on?The Deep Blue seaHelen McCr
13、ory returns to the National Theatre in Terence Rattigans masterpiece.Time: 3 p. m. Sunday 25 June, 2017Venue. Emei 1958 CinemaPrice. 120 RMBMan and SupermanAcademy Award nominee Ralph Fiennes plays Jack Tanner in this exciting reinvention of Shaws classic.Time:3p.m. Sunday 23 July, 2017Venue: Emei 1
14、958 CinemaPrice: 120 RMBClicking“Book Now” will take you through to a third party site where you can complete your booking.21. What is the number of audiences who have watched the National Theatre Live productions?A. Over 5.5 million. B.Over 2000. C.Over 650.D.Over 550,000.22. Which of the following
15、 statements is true about Hamlet?A. It was performed at the National Theatre.B. Barbican is one of the actors playing a role in it.C. It is Benedict Cumberbatchs biggest single broadcast.D. It has been the biggest single broadcast.23. Which of the following productions can the audience in Chengdu en
16、joy this July?A. The Deep Blue Sea. B. War Horse.C. Macbeth. D. Man and Superman.24.Where is this passage likely from?- 4 -A. A website. B.A theatre magazine. C.A textbook. D. A bookletBWatching babies have their “firsts“ is sweet, but its particularly heartwarming when we see their reactions to hav
17、ing an impaired sense restored. Whether its the first moment they hear a parents voice, or they see clearly for the first time with the help of glasses, these moments caught on video are enough to make anyone reach for the tissues.Such was the case when we came across baby Charlottes story. Charlott
18、e, who her family calls “Charly“, was born deaf. She was diagnosed with bilateral profound congenital hearing loss(双侧重度先天性听力损失).“We dont know why or have any answers beyond that at this time. Neither my husband nor myself have a history of hearing loss in our families and nothing really prepared us
19、for this news-shocking news, but not at all sad news,” her mom Christy Keane wrote on Instagram. “This sweet baby is beautiful and so capable of achieving everything she wants in life and we will make sure that happens!”Last week, Charly got her hearing aid. Her parents had no idea how she would res
20、pond, but were so glad they caught the heartwarming moment on camera. In a video of Charly hearing for the first time, she expressed different emotions. As her mom said “I love you” and talked to her, Charly was deeply moved and her facial expressions were truly precious.Keane proudly shared the tou
21、ching video across her social media accounts. “Charly hears for the first time and hears me say I love you for the first time!” Keane wrote on Instagram when she shared the video. “And shes holding back happy tears and as emotional as her mama. We had our miracle moment that I have been praying for
22、when Charly got her hearing aid today. We didnt think she would hear anything so this was more incredible than I can put into words. Her journey to implants and language development is off to an amazing start!”25. The underlined words can be replaced by_.A. burst into tears B. wild with joy C. Speec
23、hless D. lose his temper26. When Charly was diagnosed with hearing loss, her parents_.A. were well prepared for this news B. were heartbrokenC. found it hard to accept the truth D. instantly found the reason for it27. After Charly got her hearing aids, _.A. her mother recorded her response in a vide
24、oB. she said“ I love you” to her motherC. she shared her experience on her social media accountsD. her family would take her on a tripCAs the days get shorter and the cold weather rolls in, we all want to lie in - 5 -bed until spring rolls around. But making time to get outside in the sun, even when
25、 its cold out, could have bigger mood benefits than you might realize.While the link between sunshine and mental health is nothing new, the most comprehensive study so far has shown that the association may be even stronger than previously realized.New research from Brigham Young University, publish
26、ed this month in the Journal of A ffective Disorders, finds that sunlight exposure is by far the greatest weather-related factor determining mental health outcomes. In other words, more sunshine, more happiness.For the study, a psychologist, a physicist and a statistician from BYU teamed up to compa
27、re the daily environmental data from the universitys Physics and Astronomy Weather Station with the emotional health data recorded by day for 16, 452 adult patients who were being treated at the BYU Counseling and Psychological Services Center.If youre getting enough sun, your emotions should remain
28、 relatively stable, the researchers found. But as the amount of sunlight in the day is reduced, levels of distress can shoot up. Other weather variables including temperature, pollution and rain were not found to have an effect on mental health.“We were surprised that many of the weather and polluti
29、on variables we included in the study were not significantly related to the objects scores on the distress measure once we had accounted for suntime,” Dr. Mark Beecher, a professor of psychology at the university and the studys lead author, said. “People tend to associate rainy days, pollution, and
30、other weather-related phenomena with sadness or depression, but we did not find that.”Exposure to sunlight is a significant factor in seasonal affective disorder. Research has shown that the brain produces more of the feel-good neurotransmitter (神经传递素) on sunny days than it does on darker days. What
31、s more, lack of sunlight is linked with a lower vitamin D level, which in turn has been related with depression and low energy.28. According to the research, which of the following affects our mental health most?A. Rain. B. Temperature. C. Pollution. D. Sunlight.29. What can we infer from Paragraphs
32、 4 and 5?A. Two psychologists worked together to do the research.B. The researchers only studied the emotional health data of 16, 452 adult patients.C. The emotional health data of the patients were recorded 24 hours a day.D. People tend to be less happy in the evening than on a sunny day.30. The un
33、derlined word “it” in the last paragraph refers to_.- 6 -A. exposure to sunlight B. the brain C. vitamin D D. lack of sunlight31. What would be the best title of the passage?A. More sunlight, more happiness B. Pollution has nothing to do with your emotionsC. Seasonal affective disorder D. Sunlight g
34、ives you more vitamin DDEnglish is full of colourful phrases to describe shyness. Someone who is shy might be called a shrinking violet or a wallflower, while for especially nervous types we have the curious expression: they wouldnt say boo to goose.None of these are traditionally seen as positive d
35、escriptions, even if you like geese. In a culture of high flying achievers, shy people dont come first.Or thats what the self-help industry would have you believe. Bookshops are filled with thick books that promise to help beat social fears and find success in life, love and business. That is why on
36、e book, Shrinking Violets, is an instant hit. It made a splash across English-language media recently for its new take on shyness.Author Joe Moran says that in spite of struggling with shyness all his life, being shy can also be “a gift”. Freed from the urge to participate and compete in social situ
37、ations, people are liberated to look at the world in new ways, and gain fresh insights.Indeed, many of the worlds great thinkers and artists are introverts. Scientists Charles Darwin and Albert Einstein preferred their own company; actress Keira Knightley often finds herself tongue-tied at parties;
38、and Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling says she used to be too nervous to even borrow a pen. She adds shyness forced her into the world of her imagination.Moran said, “I think shyness probably does turn you into an amateur anthropologist, and you are really more likely to be an observer.”So, while ext
39、roverts make all the noise, they dont necessarily have the best ideas. If youre shy, youve probably known this for a long time. You just dont talk about it.32. What kind of people is “wallflower” used to describe?A. Rich people B. Rude people C. Nervous people D. Proud people33. Who will be especial
40、ly interested in the book Shrinking Violets?A. Someone who has social fears. B. Someone who wants to be a writer.C. Someone who learns English. D. Someone who runs bookshops.34. What do the underlined words “preferred their own company” in Paragraph 5 probably mean?A. Didnt want to work for others c
41、ompany.- 7 -B. Didnt like making friends with someone who is shy.C. Wanted to participate in social situations.D. Loved staying alone more.35. What does the writer mainly want to tell us?A. Some phrases about shyness. B. Ways to overcome shyness.C. Shy people need self-help. D. Shyness is actually “
42、a gift”.第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 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。Test anxiety can be a real problem if youre so stressed out in a test that you cant get over the nervousness to focus on the test questions and do your best work. Feeling ready to meet the challenge can keep test anxiety
43、 at a manageable level.Be prepared. Some students think that going to class is all they need to do well on tests. 36 You will find your test anxiety eases when you start to study more regularly. The reason is that the more you know the materials, the more confident youll feel. Having confidence in g
44、oing into a test means expect to do well.Watch what youre thinking. If expecting to do well on a test can help you relax, what about if you expect you wont do well? 37 They can contribute to your anxiety. If you find yourself having these thoughts, replace them with positive ones. Dont send unrealis
45、tic positive messages, of course, but ones that are practical and true.Accept mistakes. Another thing you can do is learn to keep mistakes in view-especially if you are a perfectionist or you tend to be hard on yourself. Everyone makes mistakes. You may have heard teachers refer to mistakes as learn
46、ing opportunities. 38 39 If sitting for a test gets you so stressed out that your mind goes blank and you miss the answers that you know, your level of test anxiety probably needs some attention. Your teacher or your school guidance counselor (顾问) can be good people to talk with。Take care of yoursel
47、f. For some people, this might mean learning a simple breathing exercise. Practise breathing exercises regularly when you feel stressed. 40 Then you can calm yourself down and get centeredA. Ask for help.B. Learn to praise yourself.C. This helps your body receive a signal to relax.D. But good study
48、habits and skills are more important.E. So its time to regard small failures as valuable experiences.- 8 -F. Then you will become more interested in asking questions.G. You may send yourself some negative messages about the test.第三部分: 英语知识运用(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）There was once a sp
49、ider who lived in a field of corn. He was a big spider and he had woven a (n) 41 web between the corn stalks. He got 42 eating all the bugs that got 43 in his web.One day the 44 caught a little bug in his web, and just as the spider was about to eat him, the bug said, “If you let me go, I will tell you something 45 that will save your life.” The spider paused for a moment and listened because he was 46 . “Youd better get out of this cornfield,” the little bug said. “The 47 is coming! All the
