1、1湖北省沙市中学 2018-2019学年高二英语下学期第四次双周考试题（4.11）第 I卷第一部分 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) 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。1Where does the conversation take place?AIn a post office. BIn a bank. C In a store.2What does the woman car
2、e about most?AThe job BJennys health. CThe mans ability.3Why is the man taking the computer class?ATo get a better job BTo keep up with the changes.CTo get a degree in computer science.4What did the woman do yesterday?AShe rested at home BShe went to the hospitalCShe went to the new French restauran
3、t.5What does the man advise the woman to do?AUse a dictionary. BWait until tomorrow . CTurn to others for help.第二节(共 15 小题；每小题 15 分，满分 225 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。6What proble
4、m does the man have?AHe is charged too much. BHe always drops his phone. CHis call gets dropped often.7How much is the womans telephone bill each month?A.$17 B.$70 C. $700听第 7段材料，回答第 8、9 题。28How did the man feel when he went to the zoo?ADisappointed. BSurprised. CExcited.9Whats the womans usual way
5、to see the animals?AGo to the zoo. BWatch some TV shows. CHave adventures in nature.听第 8段材料，回答第 10至 12题。10What was the mans plan at first?AStudying in the library. BTraveling with his parents. CWorking at his uncles school.11What do we know about the mans job?AIt comes with a good salary. BThe compa
6、ny is in Japan. CIts a volunteer job.12When will the woman go back home?ATomorrow. BIn two days. CNext month.听第 9段材料，回答第 13至 16题。13Who did the woman visit in Chassep Village?AHer sister. BHer aunt. CHer brother.14What impressed the man most about the village?AThe scenery. BThe policeman . CThe drivi
7、ng.15Who had an accident on Newlands Street?AThe man. BLinda. CCathy.16What do we know about the police officer?AHe is a machine .BHe works most of the time. CHe has been there for seven years.听第 10段材料，回答第 17至 20题。17Where will the class go?ANew York. BChicago. CMichigan.18What is planned for the sec
8、ond day?ASwimming in the lake. BVisiting famous museums. CWalking along the lake shore.19Whats the speakers favorite?ALake Michigan .BThe downtown area. CArt Institute of 3Chicago.20What is the speaker probably?AA painter. BA tour guide. CAn art history teacher.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
9、2分，满分 30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。AA Pen That Draws in Any ColorThe Scribble is a magical pen that can scan colors and instantly reproduce the colors. Hold the Scribbles scanner up to any color, and within a second that color is stored in its memory. Once stored, that color
10、 can be used to draw on paper or on a digital screen.Who can use the Scribble?Children will love the Scribble because it can create different colors, replacing even their biggest box of crayons (蜡笔 ). Besides, anyone working with color in their professional lives, such as artists, will be able to sc
11、an and reproduce colors instantly.The Scribble is the best colorGreenOne of the most important characteristics of the Scribble is that, since it can reproduce any color, it replaces marking pens, greatly reducing the huge amount of plastic waste.What s inside the Scribble?There will be two different
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13、(盒). The STYLUS is exactly the same as the INK, minus the ink cartridge as it is intended for use on screen.How did we create the Scribble?Weve been in the design process for two years and the Scribble has gone through various design changes to get it to where we are now. Because of its small size w
14、e have created some ideas never seen before in the color reproduction industry. We created the Scribble for YOU and want you to be a 4part of the process!Thank you for your supportThank you so much for your concern about the Scribble. Thank you also for your support! Make sure to bookmark our websit
15、e and check back often to see the progress as well as the updated times for production and delivery of your Scribble.21. According to the passage, the Scribble _.A. has replaced the common pens B. brings environmental problemsC. is the product of high technology D. is designed for a certain group of
16、 people22. How is the Scribble different from other pens?A. It can copy colors B. It is smaller in size.C. It has different versions D. It can only be used on screen. 23. The main purpose of the passage is to _.A. seek advice about the Scribble B. introduce the Scribble to readersC. compare the Scri
17、bble with other pens D. provide methods of using the ScribbleBTwo of the saddest words in the English language are “if only”. I live my life with the goal of never having to say those words, because they convey regret, lost opportunities, mistakes, and disappointment. My father is famous in our fami
18、ly for saying, “Take the extra minute to do it right.” I always try to live by the “extra minute” rule. When my children were young and likely to cause accidents, I always thought about what I could do to avoid an “if only” moment, whether it was something minor like moving a cup full of hot coffee
19、away from the edge of a counter, or something that required a little more work such as taping padding (衬垫) onto the sharp corners of a glass coffee table. I dont only avoid those “if only” moments when it comes to safety. It s equally important to avoid “if only” in our personal relationships. We al
20、l know people who lost a loved one and regretted that they had foregone an opportunity to say “I love you” or “I forgive you.” When my father announced he was going to the eye doctor across from my office on Good Friday, 5I told him that it was a holiday for my company and I wouldnt be here. But the
21、n I thought about the fact that hes 84 years old and I realized that I shouldnt give up an opportunity to see him. I called him and told him I had decided to go to work on my day off after all.I know there will still be occasions when I have to say “if only” about something, but my life is definitel
22、y better because of my policy of doing everything possible to avoid that eventuality. And even though it takes an extra minute to do something right, or it occasionally takes an hour or two in my busy schedule to make a personal connection, I know that Im doing the right thing. Im buying myself peac
23、e of mind and thats the best kind of insurance for my emotional well-being. 24. Which of the following is an example of the “extra minute” rule? A. Start the car the moment everyone is seated. B. Leave the room for a minute with the iron working. C. Wait for an extra minute so that the steak tastes
24、better. D. Move an object out of the way before it trips(绊倒) someone. 25. The author decided to go to her office on Good Friday to _. A. keep her appointment with the eye doctorB. meet her father who was already an old manC. join in the holiday celebration of the companyD. finish her work before the
25、 deadline approached26. The underlined word “foregone” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _. A. abandoned B. lacked C. avoided D. wasted27. What is the best title for the passage? A. The Emotional Well-being B. The Two Saddest WordsC. The Most Useful Rule D. The Peace of MindCIf you live in a b
26、ig city, there are many things to drive you crazy on your daily route, and its not just overcrowded subway trains.Vicky Zhao is a mainlander working in Hong Kong. For her, one thing she cant put up with is people standing on the wrong side of the escalator(自动扶梯) in subway stations. “Escalators help
27、us move faster and save time. It isnt a place to rest,” the 24-year-old says. “I often see tourists block 6the way with their suitcases or chatting on the escalators during rush hours. It annoys me to no end.”Admitting she is not the patient type, Zhao says things are much better in Hong Kong than i
28、n cities on the mainland where “stand right, walk left” signs are often ignored.The logic behind the “stand right, walk left” escalator etiquette(礼仪)seems obvious. Even though you may want to catch your breath while youre transported up or down, you should still consider others and leave enough spac
29、e for people in a hurry, so that they can run and catch the train.Many cities escalators, including Londons and Beijings, use the “stand right, walk left” system to speed up the flow of people. (Australia is an exception and you should stand on the left side instead.) But some cities discourage peop
30、le from moving on escalators out of safety reasons. In Hong Kongs subway stations there are regular announcements asking people to “stand still” on escalators. Even so, most people in this fast-paced city observe the “stand right, walk left” etiquette.But the people who stand on escalators defend th
31、emselves by telling the walkers not to be so impatient. The BBC quotes one stander as saying: “If the person is in such a rush, why not just take the stairs? Even when the escalator is packed and theres nowhere to move, I see these same people complaining about not being able to pass.”Whatever the e
32、scalator etiquette is in the place you live or visit, do what most people are doing and always be mindful of others: leave enough space between each other, dont stay at the end of the escalator, and if someone is blocking your way, a simple “excuse me” is enough.28. In the second paragraph, the unde
33、rlined word “It” refers to_.A. the authors living in the big city of Hong Kong.B. being crowded on the subway trains in rush hours.C. peoples blocking the way or chat on the escalators.D. peoples standing on the right side resting.29. When on the escalator, a majority of local people in Hong Kong_.A
34、. stand still as the railway stations require. B. ignore the “stand right, walk left” signsC. use the stairs instead of escalators. D. follow the “stand right, 7wail left” etiquette.30. What can be inferred from the 6th paragraph?A. Not everyone follows the “stand right, walk left” etiquette.B. The
35、BBC is against the “stand right, walk left” etiquette.C. People should be patient and take the stairs if possible.D. People shouldnt complain about the crowded escalators.31. Which of the following statements is the writers opinion?A. People should stand right no matter where they are.B. People shou
36、ld do as the Romans do and consider others.C. People should do as they like on the escalators.D. People should be seriously criticized when they block the way.DIts rare that you see the words “shyness“ and “leader“ in the same sentence. After all, the common viewpoint is that those outgoing and soci
37、able guys make great public speakers and excellent networkers and that those shy people are not. A survey conducted by USA Today referred to 65 percent of executives who believed shyness to be a barrier to leadership. Interestingly, the same article stresses that roughly 40 percent of leaders actual
38、ly are quite shytheyre just better at adapting themselves to situational demands. Bill Gates, Warren Buffet and Charles Schwab are just a few “innies“.Unlike their outgoing counterparts who are more sensitive to rewards and risk-taking, shy people take a cautious approach to chance. Rather than the
39、flashy chit-chat that defines social gathering, shy people listen attentively to what others say and absorb it before they speak. Theyre not thinking about what to say while the other person is still talking, but rather listening so they can learn what to say. Along the same lines, shy people share
40、a common love of learning. They are intrinsically（内在地） motivated and therefore seek content regardless of achieving an outside standard.Being shy can also bring other benefits. Remember being in school and hearing the same kids contribute, until shy little Johnny, who almost never said a word, cut i
41、n? Then what happened? Everyone turned around to look with great respect at little Johnny actually talking. This is how shy people made good use of their power of presence：they “own“ the moment by speaking calmly and purposefully, which translate to a positive image.8Shyness is often related to mode
42、sty. Not to say that limelight-seekers arent modest, but shy people tend to have an accurate sense of their abilities and achievements. As a result, they are able to acknowledge mistakes, imperfections, knowledge gaps and limitations.Since shy people have a lower sensitivity to outside rewards than
43、outgoing ones, theyre more comfortable working with little information and sticking to their inner desires. Shy people are also more likely to insist on finding solutions that arent primarily apparent. Dont believe me? Maybe youll believe Albert Einstein, who once said, “Its not that Im so smart, it
44、s that I stay with problems longer.“ Obviously, finding certainty where uncertainty is typically popular is a huge plus for any successful person.The myth that shy people are less effective leaders than their outgoing fellows is just a misunderstanding. Make wise use of your personality strengths to
45、 lead your business no matter what side of the range you fall on.32. We can learn from Paragraph 2 that _.A. shy people are sensitive to rewardsB. shy people care more about contentC. outgoing people are more careful about chancesD. outgoing people consider what to learn while listening33. The examp
46、le of Johnny shows _.A. shy people are likely to be modestB. hardworking students speak little in publicC. some students keep silent on purpose at schoolD. shy people may have an advantage in discussion34. We can learn from the underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 that _.A. success results from devoti
47、on B. shyness contributes to popularityC. outside reward leads to insistence D. uncertainty counts more than certainty35. The author supports his ideas mainly by _.A. giving definitions and presenting research resultsB. explaining problems and providing solutionsC. quoting authorities and making eva
48、luations (评价)D. making contrasts and giving examples9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。_36 When a starving man gets a meal, he begins to think about an overcoat; when an executive gets a new sports car, visions of country clubs and pleasure beats dance into view. The
49、 many wants of mankind might be regarded as making up several levels. 37 .The first and most basic level of wants involves food. Once this want is satisfied, a second level of wants appears: clothing and some sort of shelter. By the end of World War II these wants were satisfied for a great majority of Americans. 38
