1、- 1 -浙江省慈溪市六校 2018-2019 学年高二英语上学期期中试题(满分 150 分)注意事项:1.本试卷满分为 150;考试时间为 120 分钟。2.答题前,考生先将自己的准考证号、姓名、座位号用 0.5 毫米黑色签字笔填写清楚。 3.选择题使用 2B 铅笔填涂,非选择题用 0.5 毫米黑色签字笔书写,字体工整、笔迹清楚,按照题号顺序在各题目的答题区域内作答,超区域书写的答案无效;在草稿纸、试卷上答题无效。第 I 卷(选择题,共 95 分)第一部分:听力(共两节,满分 30 分) 回答听力部分时,先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前,你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。第
2、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 l0 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读一下小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What does the woman prefer to do?A. Find a quiet place. B. Check in the hotel. C. Avoid the traffic jam. 2. Who is probably the man?A. An exhibition visitor. B. A tick
3、et collector. C. A policeman. 3. What subject does the boy show little interest in?A. Biology. B. Math. C. Physics. 4. What is the speakers opinion about the film?A. It makes them puzzled. B. It isnt worth watching. C. It has a surprising ending. 5. Where does the conversation probably take place? A
4、. At home. B. On a plane. C. At a newspaper - 2 -stand(报摊).第二节(共 15 小题;每小题 l.5 分,满分 22.5 分)听下面 4 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 至 7 题。6. What will the speakers do next Saturday?A. Buy a new car. B.
5、 Travel to China. C. Look at some photos. 7. Whats the relationship between the speakers?A. Neighbors. B. A couple. C. Fellow workers. 听下面一段对话,回答第 8 至 9 题。8. How long has the restaurant served breakfast?A. About 6 years. B. About 16 years. C. About 60 years. 9. What will Betty probably try?A. Fried
6、eggs. B. Fruit salad. C. French toast. 听下面一段对话,回答第 10 至 12 题。10. Who is getting married?A. Judy. B. Grace. C. Clara. 11. What will the man go for on Saturday?A. A birthday party. B. A wedding. C. A picnic. 12. What does the man suggest the woman do?A. Attend the wedding a little late. B. Call her be
7、st friend to say sorry. C. Go to the wedding and the party. 听下面一段对话,回答第 13 至 16 题。13. What program was put off to next week?A. Some news reports. B. A talk show. C. A football game. - 3 -14. Who was badly injured?A. The teacher. B. The bus driver. C. The truck driver. 15. How many students got hurt
8、in the accident?A. 20. B. 18. C. 2. 16. What caused the accident?A. Drunk driving. B. Bad weather. C. Speeding. 听下面一段独白,回答第 17 至 20 题。17. What can we see in Johns photo?A. A rainstorm. B. A monkey. C. A sleeping lion. 18. How much will John receive?A. $100. B. $500. C. $1, 000. 19. What can we learn
9、 about Bens photo?A. It was taken in Africa. B. It happened by accident. C. It was in black and white. 20. What is the speakers advice in the end?A. Entering next months contest. B. Checking back for more information. C. Being careful while taking pictures. 第二部分:阅读理解(共两节,满分 35 分)第一节:(共 10 小题;每小题 2.5
10、 分,满分 25 分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项中,选出最佳选项.AFarmers might think the idea of growing food for fun sounds strange. But there are some people who do it all the time. They grow some vegetables because their natural color or shape is pleasing to see. They grow others because scientists have developed new color
11、s or different sizes for traditional vegetables.One example is the bell pepper. Seed companies sell seeds for several - 4 -different kinds of bell peppers. One pepper is a weak yellow color when it begins to grow. Then its color changes to white. As it grows, it changes color two more times to orang
12、e, then red. If you are not interested in peppers that change colors as they grow, you can grow some that remain on color. Each kind of pepper has its own special taste.Another unusual plant is known as the yard-long bean or snake bean. It grows up to one meter in length. It is an important part of
13、the food supply in areas of Asia. American farmers like it because it is different, yet tastes very much like the green beans they traditionally grow. Each bean has from ten to twenty seeds. The outside or pod can be eaten. Some of the very long beans are green outside but have black-and-white or re
14、d seeds.Gourds (葫芦) are plants that people like to grow because of their many different shapes. They also have many uses. Some round gourds are dried, painted and made into containers. Others have long necks and big bodies. These are dried, cut and made into containers to pour drinking water.21. Whi
15、ch of the following statements is TRUE_.A.The new kinds of vegetables can sell better than the traditional ones. B.Asian are fond of snake bean because of its different colors.C.American farmers like bell pepper because of its different tastes.D.People are willing to grow gourds due to their various
16、 shapes and functions.22. People grow the bell pepper mainly to enjoy its _.A. shapes B. colors C. flavors D. vitamins23. Which is the best title for the passage?A. Growing Unusual Vegetables for FunB. Growing Food with Different PurposesC. Growing different vegetables has different purposesD. Farme
17、rs Strange Ideas of Growing FoodB- 5 -Mothers Day is the occasion upon which children stop and say “thank you” to moms all over the world . Homemade cards express gratitude for countless meals cooked, wounds dressed and hugs given. Animal moms, on the other hand, never get any thanks. But animal mom
18、s are also great moms. You might be surprised at some of these moms.Octopuses (章鱼)The mother octopus lays about 50,000 eggs. For about 300 days, she stays with the eggs, cleans them and protects them. She does not leave to feed. However, this animal mom dies as soon as the eggs are hatched (孵化). Cro
19、codiles (鳄鱼)A crocodile mother puts a lot of time and effort into raising her babies. She starts by building a nest, which she guards for over two months! When the eggs are ready to hatch, the young crocodiles call out to their mother, who digs them out and helps them hatch. She then carries them in
20、 her mouth down to the water, where she will guard them for several more weeks or months until they learn to hunt on their own.Bats Bats become moms by hanging head up in a cave, giving birth. Catching the youngster before it can fall to the ground below, she puts it in a pouch (育儿袋).Bat moms may ca
21、rry babies with them when feeding for the first few days. As the little bats get bigger and heavier, moms help them hang on the wall of their caves and return often to feed them. It continues for about three weeks, until the babies are grown up and able to fly on their own.Koalas (考拉)The animal mom
22、gives birth after a pregnancy (怀孕期) of only 35 days. The hairless baby climbs into its mothers pouch and lives there for another five months. When the little koala is between five and eight months old, it leaves the pouch for short periods of time but returns for safety. Once it is too big to return
23、 to the pouch, it will climb onto its mothers back and ride there until it is about 12 months old.- 6 -24. A crocodile mother usually carries her baby to the water _.A. in her pouch B. on her back C. in her mouth D. by her tail25. A bat mom _. A. gives birth by lying in the nest B. gives birth by ha
24、nging in a cave C. leaves its babies in the pouch for months D. lets its babies live on their own after birth26. According to the passage, what can we know about the koala?A. A young koala usually stay with its mom for twelve months.B. The hairless baby lives in the mothers pouch for about half a ye
25、ar.C. The little koala leaves the pouch at age between four and seven months old.D. The animal mom needs to be pregnant for over two months before the babys birth.CI used to teach 7th grade boys . I often got comments of sympathy, but I loved those young students. When I first started teaching them,
26、 I soon realized I need to bring forth some new ideas to keep their attention, so I came up with the idea of doing object lessons. And one of my favourite lessons with them was the “Chocolate Cake Course”.I took a covered cake carrier one day saying, “ I want you to have some chocolate cakes this mo
27、rning.” Then, I handed out a cup of cocoa powder, a bowl of eggs, and container with flour, oil, sugar and all the other ingredients to each boy. They looked at me in puzzlement and disappointment. I smiled as I told them, “I know it doesnt look like a chocolate cake now, but without adding all thos
28、e ingredients, you wont end up with a delicious chocolate cake.” We discussed the way the ingredients were put in a bowl and then beaten by a mixer. We talked about how the batter(糊状物) was put into pans and placed in a hot oven. Then I shared with them how the process mirrors our lives. Sometimes th
29、ere were sweet times, like the sugar that went into the cake. Sometimes there were bitter times, like the cocoa when eaten alone. And sometimes there were - 7 -hard times when we felt as if we were being beaten like the batter. Finally, we talked about how it was necessary for the cake batter to go
30、into a hot oven. Sometimes we felt the heat of hot oven as if we were going through some hard circumstances. Just like I need to have a plan for that chocolate cake, we need to know exactly what ingredients to put into our lives and how long we need to stay in the oven of hard times so that we could
31、 become stronger and get the sweetness from life. Looking at their faces throughout the room, I could tell the boys had got it, especially when I showed a chocolate cake for them to share.27. What is the writers new idea as a teacher ?A. Teaching children history. B. Doing object lessons.C. Going fi
32、shing with children.D. Sharing chocolate cakes in class.28. How did the writer know the students understood her lessons?A. From the students answers. B. From the students expressions.C. According to what the students did. D. According to the students comments.29. Which of the following can describe
33、the teacher properly?A. Kind, helpful and good-tempered.B. Active, diligent and sympathetic.C. Positive, good-looking and thoughtful.D. Caring, creative and respectable.30. The writer not only taught the students how to make cakes but also _.A. told them the truth of life B. taught them good discipl
34、ineC. stressed the importance of work D. spread culture knowledge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。Homework is made up of out-of-class activities and at-home activities - 8 -teachers assign to students. It can include practice assignments that emphasize newly acquired s
35、kills. _31_ Projects that have to be worked on in agreement with schoolwork also form a part of homework._32_ . For example, to complete their homework in time, children start dividing their time into studying and playing, thus learning to complete their scheduled tasks within the time they have. Th
36、ey learn to do things on their own. They manage their time and complete their work independently.Homework can also help build up childrens confidence. _33_. Teachers positive remarks can help develop students confidence and encourage them to keep up with their good work.In addition, homework gives s
37、tudents a chance to learn from their mistakes and overcome their weakness. It provides them with a platform to express what they know or have newly found, and exhibit their talents. _34_. This helps them improve their academic results.However, to be as beneficial to students as possible, homework sh
38、ould be assigned properly. The amount and difficulty level of homework assignments should match the ages and abilities of students. _35_. Homework proves to be beneficial only if it does not put students under stress or pressure.A. Otherwise, it will become a punishment.B. Homework can benefit stude
39、nts in many ways.C. Teachers give comments on the work that students do.D. It also gives students the practice of whatever they learn in school.E. Completing homework requires planning, organizing and acting upon it.F. Students can gain a sense of accomplishment after completing homework.G. It can b
40、e preparation assignments to make students ready for class activities.第三部分:语言运用(共两节,满分 45 分)第一节:完型填空(共 20 题;每小题 1.5 分,共 30 分)- 9 -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,并在答题纸上将该选项涂黑。A man was driving along the highway when he saw the Easter rabbit walking across the middle of the road. He w
41、anted to avoid 36 the rabbit, but unluckily the Easter rabbit jumped in front of the 37 and was knocked over. The basket of candy, which the rabbit was 38 , went flying all over the place. The driver, being an animal 39 , stopped his car at the side of the 40 , and got out to see what had become of
42、the rabbit. Much to his 41 , the colorful rabbit was dead, so the driver began to 42 . A woman 43 down the highway saw the man crying on the side of the road, 44 she stopped her car, stepped out and asked the man what was 45 . “I feel terrible,” he explained, “I hit the Easter rabbit and killed it 4
43、6 . Children will be so sad they always 47 to see it on Easter. What should I do?”The woman told the man not to 48 . She went to her car and pulled out a spray can. She walked over to the 49 rabbit and sprayed something onto it. Immediately, the Easter rabbit came to 50, jumped up, picked up the 51
44、all over the ground, waved at the two 52 and walked down the road. The man was 53 . He didnt know what was in the womans spray can. He ran over to the woman and asked, “What did you spray on the Easter rabbit?” The woman 54 the can around so that the man could 55 the words on it. It said, “Hair spra
45、y restores life to dead hair.”36. A. beating B. seeing C. hitting D. striking37. A. shop B. field C. tree D. car38. A. giving B. carrying C. showing D. making39. A. lover B. owner C. protector D. researcher40. A. house B. station C. road D. ground41. A. excitement B. joy C. anger D. sadness42. A. la
46、ugh B. weep C. shout D. sing 43. A. driving B. walking C. running D. flying- 10 -44. A. though B. but C. so D. if45. A. different B. important C. possible D. wrong46. A. by hand B. by accident C. by design D. by contrast47. A. expect B. forget C. hate D. learn48. A. go B. worry C. rest D. explain49.
47、 A. mad B. polite C. dead D. colorful50. A. success B. life C. dream D. work51. A. candy B. basket C. carrots D. eggs 52. A. men B. humans C. women D. children53. A. encouraged B. pleased C. surprised D. amused54. A. broke B. picked C. threw D. turned55. A. read B. keep C. receive D. write第卷(非选择题,共
48、55 分)第二节:语法填空(共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 15 分)阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1 个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式,并将相应答案写在答题纸上。Jane Goodall was born on April 3,1934 in London 56 grew up in Bournemouth on the southern coast of England. On her second birthday,Jane Goodalls father bought her a beautiful, lifelike toy chimp 57 (name) Jubil
49、ee,in honor of a baby chimp born at the London Zoo. Jane Goodall loved the toy,and today,Jubilee still sits on a chair in her home in England.As a child, Jane Goodall was 58 regular reader of the popular Tarzan books. But at the age of ten or eleven,she dreamed of going to Africa to live with 59 (animal).She had encouragement from her mother, 60 told her to work hard,take