1、- 1 -华中师大一附中 20182019 学年度第二学期期中检测高二年级英语试题时间：120 分钟 满分：150 分第一部分：听力（共两节，满分 30 分）做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。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. How will they probably get there?A. By ta
2、xi. B. On foot. C. By car. 2. What is the man supposed to do tonight?A. Go to the cinema. B. Attend a meeting. C. Watch TV at home. 3. How does the woman feel about her essay?A. Discouraged. B. Angry. C. Satisfied.4. What are the two speakers mainly talking about?A. Development of language. B. Forms
3、 of language. C. New dictionaries.5. Why did the woman want to do?A. Exchange the skirt for a new one. B. Have the hole mended. C. Get the refund. 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
4、白读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。- 2 -6. What is the man looking for?A. A bookstore. B. A computer shop. C. The telephone company. 7. Which source of information about the town does the woman recommend?A. The newspaper. B. A police report. C. A guidebook.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8. What did the man finally do with
5、 his old car?A. He sold it. B. He repaired the engine. C. He replaced the wheels.9. How did the man feel about his old car?A. It was more comfortable. B. It was in bad condition. C. It was worth the money.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. How long will it take them to get to Old-field by car?A. About one a
6、nd a half hours. B. About two and a half hours. C. About three or four hours.11. Why do they choose to take a picnic?A. The restaurants there are expensive.B. There are no restaurants in the park.C. They prefer their own food and drinks.12. Where have they decided to go?A. Old-field Adventure Park.
7、B. Newport Water World. C. The small zoo.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. What is the conference about?A. Protecting animals. B. Protecting environment. C. Protecting human rights. 14. Which day might be the first day of the conference? A. Tuesday. B. Wednesday. C. Friday.15. How much will the man pay if
8、he only registers for 2 days?- 3 -A. $60. B. $70. C. $75.16. What is true about the guest house? A. It offers Internet service for a small fee. B. It offers free dinner at night. C. Its rooms are bigger.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. Where does the speaker give the talk?A. On TV. B. In a class. C. On t
9、he radio.18. What music will be introduced?A. Classical Eastern music, American music and pop.B. Classical Western music, Indian music and pop.C. Modern Russian music, Indian music and pop.19. How many musicians are mentioned by the speaker?A. One. B. Two. C. Three.20. What kind of feeling do the mu
10、sical compositions express?A. Pride. B. Happiness. C. Sadness.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）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。 AIf youre looking at diving for the first time in Papua New Guinea, believe everything you have read about our world-class waters. Call
11、ed the “underwater photographers paradise”, weve got many international awards for underwater photography taken here. In our oceans youll see up to twice as many marine species as the waters of the Red Sea and up to five times as many as the Caribbean. Our waters enjoy a huge diversity of dive - 4 -
12、sites, including reefs, coral walls, seagrass beds, and wreck dive sites (ships, aircraft and submarines!).Must seeDive down to a fully complete Japanese fighter plane in Kimbe Bay, known also for soft coral and unusual creatures.Experience “Muck Diving“, which puts Papua New Guinea on the map, in M
13、ilne Bay. Explore our surfing destinations from October to April. Relatively new to international surf enthusiasts, our breaks at Vanimo, Wewak, Madang and Kavieng are quickly becoming known for being uncrowded, challenging and entertaining for days! Want to book a “Muck Diving“? Call 00675-374. Wan
14、t to dive to see fighter plane? Call 00675-325. Where to stayPapua New Guinea has accommodation to suit every budget and need. From privacy-protected hideaways to family-friendly escapes, book your business package or luxury resort knowing youll be well looked after. Want to find a suitable hotel? C
15、all 00677-366. Further informationDive coaches offer both land-based (one day, three dives) and live-aboard dive tours (7-10 days, up to five dives a day). The average water temperature varies from 25C along the edge of the Coral Sea to 29C in the Bismarck Sea. You can dive in Papua New Guinea all y
16、ear round, with the high season generally from May to November. Want to get yourself a professional dive coach? Call 00652-392. 21. Which of the following is the best destination for an underwater photographer?A. The Read Sea. B. The Caribbean. C. The Japanese Sea. D. The Papua New Guinea waters.- 5
17、 -22. What makes Papua New Guinea famous in terms of diving?A. “Muck Diving”. B. Wreck dive sites. C. Marine species. D. Medical services.23. If you want to have a 7-day dive live-aboard tour, contact _. A. 00675-374. B. 00675-325. C. 00677-366. D. 00652-392.BThe European Parliament has approved a l
18、aw banning a wide-range of single-use plastic items, such as straws and cotton buds by 2021. “Europe is setting new standards, paving the way(铺路) for the rest of the world,” the European Commissions vice-president Frans Timmermans, who is responsible for sustainable development, said in a statement.
19、The new plans come after the EC found that plastics make up more than 80% of marine litter, which has disastrous effects on wildlife and habitats. The EU parliament notes that because of its slow rate of breaking down, plastic residue(残余) has been found in marine species as well as fish and shellfis
20、h - and therefore also makes its way into the human food chain.Under the new European law, tobacco companies will be required to cover the costs for the collection of cigarette butts. Manufacturers of fishing tools will also have to pay for the retrieval(找回) of any plastic nets that have been left a
21、t sea. Theres also a new focus on further raising public awareness, where producers of items such as tobacco filters(滤嘴 ), plastic cups, and wet wipes will be required to clearly explain to users how to appropriately dispose of them.The European Commission first suggested the ban in May, which was a
22、pproved by member states in October. China last year banned the import of 24 varieties of solid waste, including types of plastic and unsorted paper, putting pressure on Europe to deal with its own waste.The World Economic Forum estimates that there are about 150 million tons of plastic in the world
23、s seas. A study published in Science in 2015 suggested that - 6 -between 5 and 13 million tons more are flowing into them every year. Research shows there will be more plastic than fish by weight in the worlds oceans by 2050, which has encouraged policymakers, individuals and companies into action.2
24、4. What is the best title for the passage?A. Plastic drives fish out of seas. B. EU paves the way for the world.C. EU bans single-use plastic items. D. Plastic threatens marine life and human.25. Under what circumstances has EU passed the new law?A. Plastic pollution has reached a disastrous degree.
25、B. EU bears the responsibility for sustainable development.C. Plastic residue has been found in human bodies.D. Manufactures are prepared to collect used products.26. Under the new EU law, what result will be unavoidable for plastic producers?A. Production will be reduced. B. Products will be more e
26、xpensive.C. The staff will be larger. D. Factories will be moved out of EU.27. What message is implied in Paragraph 4?A. China once urged EU to control plastic pollution.B. Chinas ban on solid waste inspired EU.C. EU and China has signed relevant agreements.D. EU once exported plastic waste to China
27、. CYouve heard the predictions from some of the brightest minds about AIs influence. Tesla and SpaceX chief Elon Musk worries that AI is far more dangerous than nuclear weapons. The late scientist Stephen Hawking warned AI could serve as the “worst event in the history of our civilization” unless hu
28、manity is prepared for its possible risks.- 7 -But many experts, even those who are aware of such risks, have a more positive attitude, especially in health-care and possibly in education. That is one of the results from a new AI study released Monday by the Pew Research Center. Pew canvassed the op
29、inions of 979 experts over the summer, a group that included famous technologists, developers, innovators and business and policy leaders. The interviewed experts, some of whom chose to remain anonymous, were asked to join in the discussion of a serious and important question: “By 2030, do you think
30、 it is most likely that advancing AI and related technology systems will improve human capacities and control them?“Nearly two-thirds experts predicted most of us will be mostly better off. But a third thought otherwise, and a majority of the experts expressed at least some concerns over the long-te
31、rm impact of AI on the “essential elements(要素) of being human.“ Among those concerns were data abuse, loss of jobs and loss of control brought by autonomous weapons and cybercrime(网络犯罪). Above all, by taking data in and spitting answers out, those “black box“ tools make decisions in digital systems.
32、 It is an erosion(侵蚀) in our ability to think for ourselves. 28. What is the purpose of the author in writing this passage?A. To stop human developing AI. B. To inform readers how AI develops. C. To tell readers the result of a study. D. To encourage a public discussion. 29. What does the underlined
33、 word “canvass” in Paragraph 3 mean?A. Ask. B. Adopt. C. Weigh. D. Analyse. 30. What are experts most concerned about?A. AI will beat humans in abilities and qualities.B. Humans will suffer a decrease of thinking ability.C. Humans will develop autonomous weapons.- 8 -D. AI will come to power in huma
34、n societies.31. What do we know about AI from the text?A. Elon Musk holds a positive attitude towards AI. B. Stephen Hawking warned people not to develop AI. C. Few interviewed experts expressed their concerns about AI. D. Most interviewed experts believed AI makes human life better. DIn the early h
35、ours of the morning, Gary Miller was in his truck, traveling down the road alone to deliver. Everything seemed calm. But with the sound of a fire siren (警笛) cutting through the wind, he became alarmed. Miller, a trucker by trade, has been a volunteer firefighter for 40 years. That loud, sharp siren
36、assured him that help was on the way. Most people never realize that this help is often a crew of volunteer firefighters. They make up 70 percent of the countrys nearly 1.2 million firefighters. “When I was a teenager there would be many who responded. About 20 people were coming into the voluntary
37、fire station at one siren.” Miller laughed. But now, at his 54, that memory is almost ironic (讽刺的)to him. When a call comes in, his station might get only three or four people responding. He said: “People dont want to, or rather, they dont have time to volunteer.” Adults burdens have become greater.
38、 There isnt as much time left for volunteering when most people rely on a two-income household now more than ever. Firefighters face far more than what we imagine. The emotional stress on a firefighter stands out. “Were asked to help someone at their most vulnerable (易受伤的) time. But we cant always s
39、ave the day like we hope to.” Miller reflected on the case years ago. “A mothers car was hit hard, and she had two children in the backseat.“ By the time he arrived on the scene, there wasnt much to be done. “One child died in my arms and I felt so defeated.” Along with the emotional stress, the phy
40、sical danger is just as great. Even with the progress of equipment and new training, thats still not always enough to save a firefighters life. In 2016, 60 firefighters died in the line of the - 9 -duty. “When you respond, you never know if it is to be your last,” Miller said. “And thats just a risk
41、 we take.” Miller continued. “Its dangerous. But its also the most rewarding thing Ive ever done.“32. What was Gary Miller doing when the fire siren sounded that morning?A. He was off duty. B. He was doing the daily routine. C. He was on the way to rescue. D. He was driving to the fire station.33. W
42、hy is the memory of the early time ironic to Miller?A. Because many of his crew lost their lives.B. Because he no longer serves the fire station.C. Because firefighter is not an appealing job any more.D. Because fewer people want to be volunteer firefighters.34. What mainly causes the number of volu
43、nteer firefighters to drop? A. The challenging task. B. The emotional stress.C. The increasing burden. D. The possible danger.35. What does being a volunteer firefighter mean to Miller?A. A worthwhile experience. B. A way to make a living.C. An ironic memory . D. A risky adventure.第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分
44、，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。 Understanding special education What will appear in your mind when you think about special education? You might picture children with disabilities spending the day in a different classroom, separated from most of the kids of their age. 36 . But as
45、the field of special education has moved forward, it much has changed.Special education today is still focused on helping children with disabilities learn. 37 . In fact, federal law requires that students who receive special education services be taught alongside their non-disabled peers - 10 -as mu
46、ch as possible. For example, some students with reading disorder may spend most of the day in a general education classroom. They may spend just an hour or two in a resource room working with a specialist on reading and other skills. The changes are also reflected in other aspects. 38 . Its tailored
47、(量体裁衣) to meet each students needs. Special education refers to a range of services that can be provided in different ways and in different settings. If your child qualifies for special education, hell receive individualized teaching resources. The specialists who work with your child will focus on
48、his strengths as well as his challenges. 39 . Making the curriculum accessible to students with disabilities is a lot like making buildings accessible to people in wheelchairs. School districts have a process in place to determine which students are qualified for special education. This process invo
49、lves a systematic evaluation that looks at the way your child thinks. 40 . If the district agrees to evaluate your child, the testing will be conducted at no cost to you. A. “Access” is an important term in educationB. You or your childs school can request an evaluationC. This may have been the normal situation in the pastD. There is no “one size fits all” approach to special educationE. To clear the learning barriers is the purpose of special educationF. But this no longer means placing kids in a special classroom all d
