1、- 1 -广西桂林八中 2018-2019学年高二英语上学期期中试题考试时间：120 分钟 试题分数：150 分第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30分）第一节 （共 5小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 7.5分）1. What does the man want to know？A. How to link a website. B. When to leave his school. C. Where to find a flat.2. What is the man doing？A. Asking the way B. Making an invitation. C. Making a requ
2、est.3. How does the man want to travel?A. By car. B. By bus. C. By taxi.4. What are the speakers talking about?A. Their neighborhood. B. Their life. C. Their work.5. Why does the woman need to take a math class?A. To major in math at college. B. To move to another school. C. To prove she is knowledg
3、eable.第二节 （共 15小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 22.5分）听第 6段材料，回答第 6、7 题。6. What has the woman been doing the whole day?A. Playing ping-pong. B. Watching three movies. C. Reading a book. 7. How does the man like The Hunger Games movies?A. Theyre excellent. B. They lack good details. C. Theyre about real life.听第 7段材料，回
4、答第 8、9 题。8. What would the man like to do when hes in Hawaii？A. Go water skiing. B. Go bicycle riding. C. Play beach volleyball.9. When will the man go on his holiday probably?A. In February. B. In January. C. In December.听第 8段材料，回答第 10 - 12题10. When did the man get the pain in his head？A. About two
5、 days ago. B. About a week ago. C. About two weeks ago.11. What does the woman suggest the man do?A.Go to bed early. B. Relax by walking. C. Have some texts.- 2 -12. What does the mans doctor think is the cause of the headache?A. Coffee. B. Hard work. C. High blood pressure.听第 9段材料，回答第 13 - 16题。13.
6、What did the woman throw away?A. Her tape recorder. B. Her DVD player. C. Her TV.14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Husband and wife. B. Brother and sister. C. Father and daughter.15. How did the woman probably get her student credit card?A. She gained it from her parents.
7、B. She got it at school.C. She applied it online.16. How is the man going to help the woman？A. Finding a part-time job. B Lending her some money. C. Setting a better budget.听第 10段材料，回答第 17 - 20题。17. Whats the weather like now？A. Rainy. B.Sunny. C. Snowy.18. When can the tour be finished?A. At 4:00 p
8、m. B. At 5:00 pm C.At 6:00 pm19. Which spot will tourists get to after visiting the museum？A. Oxford Street. B.Elizabeth Tower. C. Tower Bridge.20. Where is the cafe ？A. Under the London Eye. B. Beside the Tower of London. C. Near Buckingham Palace.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）A- 3
9、-HIKING CLUBJoin us for a 10-mile country walk on Saturday, October 5th Children at the Market Square at 2 p.m. Call Jeff on 3338651 SINGLES CLUB A club for single people looking for friends. Aged 25-40 ACTIVITIES: Parties, meals, swimming, concerts. We meet every Thursday at 8:30 p.m. Tel: 7026449.
10、 E-mail: SUMMER JOBDo you like to talk with people? Do you like to write stories? Do you want to work for a magazine? Then come and work for us as a reporter. Please call Karen at 5558823. WANTED A 2-bedroom house in the city center. Under 800 a month Call Tony at 3802692 21. Mr Green wants to go h
11、iking with his children. They should meet at the Market Square_A. at 8:30 a.m on October 5th . B. on Saturday morning.C. At 2 p.m on October 5th . D. on Sunday morning.22. Tony needs a house _.A. in the countryside B. near the stationC. in the city center D. next to the school23. Who can join the Si
12、ngles Club ？_.A. A 10-year-old boy B. A married woman of 25- 4 -C. Young parents D. A 28-year-old single man24. Alice wants to practice writing stories in her summer holiday. She had better_ for more information.A. send an e-mail to Singles club B. join the Hiking ClubC. make a phone call to Karen D
13、. call Tony at 3338651BWhen I was a child, I often dreamed of the time when I could leave home and escape to the city. We lived on a farm, in the winter especially, we were quite cut off from the outside world. As soon as I left school, I packed my bags and moved to the capital. However, I soon disc
14、overed that my life has its problems too. One big disadvantage is money- it costs so much to go out, not to mention basics like food and housing. Another disadvantage is pollution. I suffer from asthma (哮喘), and at times the air is so bad that I am afraid to go outside. Then there is the problem of
15、traveling round. Although I have a car, I seldom use it because of the traffic jams. One choice is to go by bicycle, but that can be quite dangerous.Of course there are advantages. First, there is so much to do in the city, whatever you taste in culture or entertainment. Besides, there are wonderful
16、 jobs and greater chances of moving to a more important job or position. Finally, if you like shopping, the variety of goods is very surprising - and, what is more, shops are often only a short walk away.Is life better then, in the city? Perhaps it is, when you are in your teens or twenties. However
17、, as you get older, and especially if you have small children, the peace of the countryside may seem preferable. I certainly hope to move back there soon.25. What was the writer always thinking about when he was a child?A. Staying on the farm. B. Moving to the countryside.C. Leaving home for the cit
18、y. D. Running away from the school.26. Which of the following is true about the writer?A. He is very old now. B. He is in good health.C. He prefers driving a car. D. He lives in the city now.27. In the passage, the writer tries to _.A. express his opinions about way of life - 5 -B. describe his life
19、 in the countrysideC. show an interest in the outside world. D.persuade the reader to live in the cityC“Everything happens for the best,” my mother said whenever I faced disappointment. “If you can carry on, one day something good will happen.” After graduating from college in 1932, I decided to try
20、 for a job as a sports announcer on the radio. I took the bus to Chicago and knocked on the door of every radio station. But I was refused every time. In one studio, a nice lady told me that big radio stations didnt want to accept inexperienced persons. “Go to the countryside and find a small statio
21、n thatll give you a chance,” she said.I returned home, Dixon in Illinois. My father said Smith Ward had opened a store and wanted a local sportsman to manage its sports department. Since I had played high school football in Dixon, I applied. The job sounded just right for me, but I still failed in t
22、he interview. As I left his office, I felt sad. I asked aloud, “How can a man become a sports announcer if he cant get a job in a radio station?”I was waiting for the lift when I heard Smith Ward calling, “What did you say about sports? Do you know anything about football?” Then he made me stand bef
23、ore a microphone and asked me to broadcast an imaginary game. As a result, I did a wonderful job and was told to broadcast Saturdays game!On my way home, I thought of my mothers words again: Everything happens for the best if you carry on. One day something good will happen.28. The nice lady suggest
24、ed that the writer should look for a job in _.A. a small city B. a big station C. a small station D. a big city29. Who opened a store and wanted a local sportsman?A. The writer. B. Smith Ward. C. The writers father. D. Smith Marx.30. Finally, the writer was asked to broadcast _.A. Thursdays game B.
25、Fridays game C. Saturdays game D. Sundays game31. According to the text, the underlined sentence“Everything happens for the best if you carry on” means that _.A. you will make money if you keep on trying- 6 -B. you will lose money if you keep on tryingC. you will succeed if you keep on tryingD. you
26、will fail if you keep on tryingDMany people like to explore the InternetExploring the Internet is one of the most important activities of the dayThe Internet brings the outside world closer to peoples homesSome people say the world is smaller than before because of the Internet Whats going on in oth
27、er countries？How do people live in places far away？Is there a good sports game somewhere？Whats life like in the deepest part of the sea？If you want to answer all these questions，just come to the InternetOf course，people can also learn through reading or listening to the radioBut with the Internet th
28、ey can learn better and more easilyA lot of information can be collected at a great speed Can we go shopping without leaving home？Can we see a doctor without going to the hospital？Can we study without going to school？ All these things seemed to be impossible，but now they have become true The Interne
29、t helps us to open our eyesThe Internet also helps to open our mindsThe Internet often gives us new ideasIn a word，it helps us in many waysGreat changes have taken place in our life since the use of the Internet32. Whats the main idea of the second paragraph？ _ A. We can learn only through reading o
30、r listening to the radioB. We can know everything through the InternetC. A lot of information can be collected at a great speed through the InternetD. We can become wise because of the Internet33. According to the third paragraph，we can do the following on the Internet EXCEPT _ A. go shoping without
31、 leaving home B. see a doctor without going to the hospitalC. study without going to school D. draw money without banks34. The underlined sentence “The Internet also helps to open our minds“ means _ - 7 -A. we cannot think without the InternetB. something is wrong with our minds because of the Inter
32、netC. our minds cant be opened unless we search the InternetD. we can get some new ideas from the Internet35. The passage mainly tells us _ A. the Internet helps us a lot in many ways B. we dont need banks，schools or hospitalsC. the Internet is everything D. we cannot live without the Internet第二节（共
33、5小题；每小题 2分，满分 10分）How to make friends at a new schoolStarting with a new school can be difficult. Everything seems to be different, and you dont even know where to go for your own classes. _36_ However, if you use these skills, you can quickly turn some of those strangers into friends.Be yourself._3
34、7_ If some people dont accept you, theyre not the kind of friends you need. People often stay together because they have similar interests. For example, someone who does a lot of sport may make friends with those who also run or swim a lot._38_Remember to be nice to the people you meet at your new s
35、chool. If you think that you will say something that may make them feel sad, do not say anything and just nod your head if they talk to you. Also, remember to be as helpful as possible!Believe in yourself.A smile goes a long way. When you walk in the halls, dont keep your eyes on the floor. Raise yo
36、ur head and make eye contact with other people. _39_ Introduce yourself. Tell them your name and where youre from.Remember peoples names.You like it when people use your name, and so do other people. _40_ - 8 -Besides, ask them in a kind way if they have a nickname. Youd be surprised how often this
37、might come in handy.A. People may become angry if you just begin by saying “Hey” each time.B. Be friendly to others.C. Join afterschool activities you like.D. Making new friends can be hard, too.E. Dont sit at the back of the classroom where other people dont notice you!F. If you see someone you kno
38、w, smile or say “Hi”.G. Never change who you are to try and fit in.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）In 1952, my daddy traveled with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This meant he would 41 a lot of time away from home.As 42 came near，he called my mother and 43 why he would not be ce
39、lebrating the holiday with us. Money was tight and he didnt have a way to get back to his 44 .Though she was 45 , mother knew he was right. When she told us the news, it really 46 me, and I went to bed on Christmas Eve with a 47 heart.When we 48 up on Christmas morning, Santa had come. I still remem
40、ber what gift we 49 that year. We were all happy with our gifts, so we went outside to play. As we were 50 I looked up and thought I saw my daddy in the distance I ran inside to tell mother. She did not 51 me and told me not to make up stories. My mother 52 it just wasnt possible. 53 I was sure it w
41、as Daddy！I turned to go back outside when I heard familiar footsteps. Daddy was home！As I 54 into his arms, daddy explained that he had tried 55 to get home for Christmas, but without success. At last, a group of the workers had decided to drive. But the 56 guy lived miles away. So daddy started 57
42、on Christmas Eve until he arrived home. He had walked all night！Though the 58 that year were wonderful, the best gift was not found in the 59 . Daddys special surprise made this my most 60 Christmas.41. A. save B. spend C. waste D. lose42. A. Thanksgiving B. Easter C. Christmas D. New Year- 9 -43. A
43、. wondered B. explained C. argued D. discussed44. A. office B. Army C. church D. family45. A. excited B. frightened C. surprised D. unhappy46. A. puzzled B. calmed C. interested D. hit47. A. light B. warm C. heavy D. strong48. A. picked B. woke C. blew D. turned49. A. received B. bought C. made D. s
44、ent50. A. playing B. debating C. studying D. eating51. A. recognize B. believe C. ignore D. understand52. A. agreed B. warned C. realized D. added53. A. But B. So C. And D. Or54. A. sank B. rushed C. stepped D. escaped55. A. anything B. something C. everything D. nothing56. A. nearest B. farthest C.
45、 earliest D. latest57. A. running B. driving C. walking D. cycling58. A. presents B. programs C. plans D. styles59. A. stairs B. stockings C. table D. shelf60. A. unforgettable B. comfortable C. reasonable D. terrible第二节（共 10小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 15分）At the back of Kings College there is a memorial stone i
46、n white marble to honor the Chinese poet Xu Zhimo. _61_ (move) to the UK in 1921, Zhimo spent a year studying at Kings where he _62_ (fall) in love not only with the romantic poetry of English poets like John Keats, but also with Cambridge _63_ (it). His poem, Second Farewell to Cambridge, _64_ is c
47、onsidered to be his most famous one, is now a compulsory text on Chinese literature, _65_ (learn) by millions of school children across our country every year. The poem _66_ (clear) paints a portrait of King s and the River Cam, and serves _67_ a reminder of Xu Zhimo s fondness for his time in Cambr
48、idge.While the poem had been set to music many times before, the English composer John Rutter, one of the mainstream classical _68_ ( musician), was invited by King s College to make the first musical setting of the text. The new piece, written and recorded in _69_ (celebrate) of the near 100-year link between King s College _70_ Xu Zhimo, has been released on a new album on the - 10 -Kings College Record Label.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 35分）第一节 短文改错（共 10小题；每小题 1分，满分 10分）增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出改加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下画一横线，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 1
