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1、1清水六中 2018-2019 学年第一学期高二期末考试英 语 试 题满分 120 分 ，时间 100 分钟第一部分. 阅读理解（共 20 小题每小题 2 分，满分 40 分）第一节 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。AWashington, DC Bicycle ToursCherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, DCDuration: 3 hoursThis small group bike tour is a fantastic way to see a world-famous cher

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6、ites of Capitol Hill and the National Mall. Frequent stops are made for photo taking as your guide offers unique facts and history. Tour includes bike, helmet, and bottled water. All riders are equipped with reflective vests and safety lights.1Which tour do you need to reserve in advance?A Capital C

7、ity Bike Tour in Washington, D. C B Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle Tour.C Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.D Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour. 2What will you do on the Capital City Bike Tour?A Meet famous people. B Enjoy interesting storiesC Visit well-known museums. D

8、 Go to a national park.3Which of the following does the bicycle tour at night provide?A Safety lights. B Cameras. C Meals D City maps. BAn English traveler found himself in Norway with only enough money to buy the ticket for him to go back home. As he knew that it would take him only two days to get

9、 to England, he decided that he could easily spend the time without food. So he bought a ticket and got on the ship. The man closed his ears to the sound of the lunch bell. When dinnertime came, he didnt go to dinning room, saying that he was not feeling very well. The next morning he still didnt ha

10、ve breakfast and at lunchtime he again stayed in his room. But at dinnertime he was so hungry that he went to the dinning room and ate everything the waiter put in front of him. He got ready for the quarrel (争执). “Bring me the bill,“ he said. “The bill, sir?“ said the waiter in surprise. “There isnt

11、 any bill. On our ship meals are included (包括) in the money for 3the ticket,“ said the waiter.4The story happened _.A.in England B. on a ship from Norway to EnglandC. in Norway D. on a ship from England to Norway5The traveler didnt go to the dinning room first because _.A.he had no money B. he didnt

12、 feel very wellC. he didnt want to eat anything D. he didnt hear the sound of the bell6The traveler went to the dinning room to eat something because _。A. his friend had given him some money B. the waiter had asked him to change his mind C. he learned that there was no bill on the ship D. he was too

13、 hungry.7After the traveler finished eating, _.A.he had a quarrel with waiter over the bill B. he drank a lot C. he asked the waiter to bring him the change (零钱) D. he came to know that travelers on the ship had free mealsC We all love our children and we all know how competitive the world is these

14、days. Whats it going to be like when our children leave school? Will they have the skills they need to stay ahead of the competition? All children need two basic skills to succeed. They must be able to read and they must be able to write. And with so much information available to them these days, th

15、ey must be able to read quickly and accurately. Thats why your children need to be able to speed-read. Its ironic (讽刺的) that at this time of space-age technology, weve gone back to one of the earliest forms of mass communicationthe written word. The Internet has introduced a revival (重新流行) of writin

16、g, and if you cant keep up, youll be left behind. You certainly dont want your children to be left behind.You can help to make sure that your children are excellent writersyou can help them to learn how to use their language. Better still, you can learn with 4them!You and your children can spend tim

17、e together in a worthwhile pursuit (事业)learning how to write. Forget the theme parks, the computer games, the expensive movies and interesting sports. If you want your children to have treasured memories of time spent with you, learn together.For less than you would pay for tickets to a theme park,

18、you can invest in your childrens futurehelp them learn to write well with my six-part writing course.Dont stand by while your child is left further and further behind. 8. From the last two paragraphs, we can know the main purpose of the passage is_ A. To encourage students to be better prepared for

19、the future.B. To list the qualities children must have for their future success.C. To persuade parents to choose a writing course for their kids.D. To explain the difficult situation children have to face at present.9. In the authors opinion, _. A. speed-reading is the first step in a childs formal

20、educationB. children today waste too much time on games, movies and sports C. childrens success depends much on good skills in reading and writing D. writing helps people communicate more effectively in modern society10. What does the author think of writing as a form of communication now?A. Importa

21、nt. B. Funny. C. Informal. D. Old-fashioned. 11. Whats the advantage of childrens learning together with their parents?A. They will learn more quickly and accurately. B. They will not be affected by games and sports.C. It will encourage them to work for a higher pursuit.D. They will have good memori

22、es of time spent with parents.D As Internet users become more dependent on the Internet to store information, are people remembering less? If you know your computer will save 5information, why store it in your own personal memory, your brain? Experts are wondering if the Internet is changing what we

23、 remember and how.In a recent study, Professor Betsy Sparrow conducted some experiments. She and her research team wanted to know the Internet is changing memory. In the first experiment, they gave people 40 unimportant facts to type into a computer. The first group of people understood that the com

24、puter would save the information. The second group understood that the computer would not save it. Later, the second group remembered the information better. People in the first group knew they could find the information again, so they did not try to remember it.In another experiment, the researcher

25、s gave people facts to remember, and told them where to find the information on the Internet. The information was in a specific computer folder. Surprisingly, people later remember the folder location better than the facts. When people use the Internet, they do not remember the information. Rather,

26、they remember how to find it. This is called “transactive memory“.According to Sparrow, we are not becoming people with poor memories as a result of the Internet. Instead, computer users are developing stronger transactive memories; that is, people are learning how to organize huge quantities of inf

27、ormation so that they are able to access it at a later date. This doesnt mean we are becoming either more or less intelligent, but there is no doubt that the way we use memory is changing.12. The passage begins with two questions to _. A. introduce the main topic B. show the authors attitudeC. descr

28、ibe how to use the Internet D. explain how to store information13. What can we learn about the first experiment?A. Sparrows team typed the information into a computer. B. The two groups remembered the information equally well.C. The first group did not try to remember the information. 6D. The second

29、 group did not understand the information.14. In transactive memory, people _.A. keep the information in mind B. change the quantity of information C. organize information like a computer D. remember how to find the information15. What is the effect of the Internet according to Sparrows research? A.

30、 We are using memory differently B. We are becoming more intelligent.C. We have poorer memories than before. D. We need a better way to get information.第二节 七选五（每小题 2 分，共 10 分）Some people learn a second language easily. Other people have trouble learning a new language. How can you help yourself lear

31、n a new language，such as English? 16 Be patient.You do not have to understand everything all at once.17We can learn from our mistakes. Practice your English.For example, write in a journal every day. You will get used to writing in English, and you will feel comfortable expressing your ideas in Engl

32、ish. After several weeks, you will see that your writing is improving.18You can practice with your classmates outside class. You will all make mistakes, but gradually you will become comfortable communicating in English. 19 If you believe that you can learn，you will learn. Keep a record of your lang

33、uage learning.After each class, think about what you did. Did you answer a question correctly? Did you understand something the teacher explained? Perhaps the 7lesson was difficult，but you tried to understand it.20 Be positive about learning English and believe that you can do it.It is important to

34、practice every day and make a record of your achievements. You will enjoy learning English, and you will have more confidence in yourself.AWrite these achievements(成就) in your journal.BBesides, you must speak English every day.CMaking mistakes is an unavoidable part in your life.DThere are several w

35、ays to make learning English a little easier and more interesting.EShare your achievement with your parents and friends.FFeel confident(有自信心的) about learning English.GIt is natural for you to make mistakes when you learn something new.第二部分 完形填空（共 20 题；每题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后面各题所给出的四个选项（A, B, C

36、和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上把该项涂黑。I sat down at my desk and started writing a letter of thankfulness, but when it came to actually putting the letter into the mailbox. I_21_.I couldnt do it. I suddenly felt a sense of _22_and insecurity(不安).The letter was to an old teacher with whom I kept in_23_ on

37、Facebook. For months, I read about what she _24_ on her Facebook page, which helped me to live my life differently. Her volunteer work wasnt huge. _25_, she was doing small, local good deeds. _26_, she changed my views on the world and for some reason, I felt I should let her know how her example_27

38、_influenced me.I could have easily sent her an email, but that seemed not enough for such an important thank-you. Thats why I ended up_28_the letter. But now here I was, standing before the mailbox, unable to put the envelope inside. What was stopping me? It suddenly hit me that I was _29_of being t

39、oo nice. 8I guess I felt strange_30_it wasnt like she was my best friend or a relative. Maybe my_31_was too heartfelt. Thinking this over, I put the envelope in the mailbox_32_.Weeks later I received a message from her. It turned out she was_33_ a hard time and my note_34_a lot to her. She said she

40、had no idea she was playing such a big_35_in others life. Not only did this letter make her happier, but her response to it brightened my world and _36_my joy as well. I was so_37_that it had such a great influence on her that I decided to write a letter of _38_ to someone each month. Now its easier

41、 for me to_39_the goodness in others and be more_40_for this beautiful life Im living.21. A. stopped B. continued C. came D. moved22. A. disappointment B. concern C. responsibility D. power23. A. touch B. mind C. sight D. order 24. A. gave up B. suffered from C. took in D. put down 25. A. So B. Howe

42、ver C. Instead D. Meanwhile26. A. Gradually B. Exactly C. Fluently D. Frequently27. A. widely B. rapidly C. loosely D. greatly 28. A. checking B. receiving C. handwriting D. reading29. A. confident B. afraid C. fond D. sure30. A. because B. although C. while D. until 31. A. explanation B. agreement

43、C. present D. message32. A. sadly B. officially C. finally D. 9obviously33. A. going against B. giving out C. going through D. going over34. A. ignored B. meant C. offered D. recognized35. A. part B. decision C. choice D. world36. A. forecast B. increased C. expressed D. judged37. A. stubborn B. lon

44、ely C. upset D. excited38. A. congratulation B. thanks C. complaint D. advice39. A. hand out B. put out C. set out D. find out40. A. satisfied B. sorry C. grateful D. careful第三部分 英语知识运用第一节 语法填空 （共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）Why is pink or purple a color for girls and blue or brown for boys?The answer d

45、epends largely 41 cultural values as well as personal experiences. To the Egyptians, green was a color 42 represented the hope and joy of spring, while for Muslims, it means heaven. Red is a symbol of good luck in many cultures. During the Spring Festival in China, children 43 (give) money in a red

46、envelope to bring good fortune in the New Year. For many nations, blue is a symbol of protection and religious beliefs. Greek people often wear a blue necklace hoping to protect 44 against evils（灾祸）.Peoples 45 (choose) of colors is also influenced by their bodies reactions toward them. Green is said

47、 to be 46 most restful color. It has the 10ability to reduce pain and relax people both mentally 47 physically. People 48 (work) in green environment have been found to have fewer stomach aches.Red can cause a persons blood pressure to rise and increase peoples appetites（食欲）. Many decorators will include different shades of red in the restaurant. And many commercial websites will have a red “Buy Now” button because red is a color that 49 (easy) catches a persons eye.Blue is another calming color. Unlike red, blue is believed to cause