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1、- 1 -内蒙古北师大乌海附属学校 2018-2019 学年高二英语下学期入学考试试题（无答案）第卷第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）（略）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）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 AWe travel the world to experience an unfamiliar culture. Its an added bonus when the destination happens to be home to seve

2、ral cultures, thanks to its diverse population.TorontoToronto happens to be one of the most diverse in the world. In fact, nearly half of Torontos residents were born in another country. This cultural mix is most apparent in the citys community pockets, including Chinatown, Greektown, Little Italy e

3、tc. And although English is most widely spoken here, the streets are constantly filled with over 140 different languages.Los AngelesLos Angeles is known and loved for its varied landscape, which offers opportunities to swim at the beach, hike in the park and explore a lively city all on the same day

4、. That diversity also extends to its population-people from approximately 140 countries, speaking 86 different languages call the City of Angeles home where visitors can get a taste of multicultural mix.SydneyEnglish-speaking visitors to Sydney wont have any trouble buying their tickets to the Opera

5、 House or ordering up some Aussie barbecue, as its the main language used here. That said, its not the only language you may overhear. Approximately 250 different dialects are spoken in this Australian city. This makes sense, given that 40 percent of the population were born overseas.SingaporeSingap

6、ore might be small, but it packs in a lot of diversity. The Southeast Asian destination has four official languages-English, Malay, Mandarin and Tamil-and approximately 40 percent of its population were born abroad.21. Where can people enjoy fascinating scenery?A. In Singapore. B. In Toronto. C. In

7、Sydney. D. In Los Angeles.22. What do these four cities have in common?A. People speak other languages besides English.B. Travelers can kill time on the beach.C. The majority of residents are Chinese.D. More than half of the population were born overseas.23. The text is probably helpful for those wh

8、o are interested in _.A. language teaching B. reading and writingC. touring and culture D. cooking and swimming- 2 -BSome people think that success is only for those with talent or those who grow up in the right family, and others believe that success mostly comes down to luck. Im not going to say l

9、uck, talent, and circumstances dont come into play because they do. Some people are born into the right family while others are born with great intelligence, and thats just the reality of how life is.However, to succeed in life, one first needs to set a goal and then gradually make it more practical

10、. And, in addition to that, in order to get really good at something, one needs to spend at least 10,000 hours studying and practicing. To become great at certain things, itll require even more time, time that most people wont put in.This is a big reason why many successful people advise you to do s

11、omething you love. If you dont enjoy what you do ,it is going to feel like unbearable pain and will likely make you quit well before you ever become good at it.When you see people exhibiting some great skills or having achieved great success,you know that they have put in a huge part of their life t

12、o get there at a huge cost.Its sometimes easy to think they got lucky or they were born with some rare talent,but thinking that way does you no good,and theres a huge chance that youre wrong anyway.Whatever you do,if you want to become great at it, you need to work day in and day out,almost to the p

13、oint of addiction,and over a long period of time.If youre not willing to put in the time and work,dont expect to receive any rewards.Consistent, hard work wont guarantee you the level of success you may want, but it will guarantee that you will become really good at whatever it is you put all that w

14、ork into.24. Paragraph 1 mainly talks about _.Athe reasons for success Bthe meaning of successCthe standards of success Dthe importance of success25. In Paragraph 2,the underlined word that refers to _.Abeing good at something Bsetting a practical goalCputting in more time Dsucceeding in life26. Suc

15、cessful people suggest doing what one loves because _.Awork makes one feel pain Bone tends to enjoy his workCone gives up his work easily Dit takes a lot of time to succeed27. What can we infer from Paragraph 4?ASuccessful people like to show their great skills.BPeople sometimes succeed without luck

16、 or talent.CPeople need to achieve success at the cost of life.DIt helps to think that luck or talent leads to success.28. What is the main theme of the passage?AHaving a goal is vital to success.BBeing good is different from being great.COne cannot succeed without time and practice.- 3 -DLuck,talen

17、t and family help to achieve successCThe human brain remembers negative experiences more easily than positive ones.Our brains have developed in this way because threats,like dangerous animals,have a more immediate effect on peoples survival compared to positive things like food or shelter.As a resul

18、t,you clearly know what makes you unhappy,but do you know what makes you happy?Research suggests that our level of happiness is partly shaped by the choices we make.If youve been chasing wealth,fame,power and some material things,you may be looking for happiness in the wrong places.Psychologists sug

19、gest that the following habits can make people happier.People who own close relationships tend to be happier than those who do not.The number of our friends is not important.What matters is the quality of our relationships.Relationships that bring happiness usually consist of the sharing of feelings

20、,acceptance,mutual respect and trust.People who exercise on a regular basis can improve both their physical and mental well-being.Some research has shown that exercise can be as effective as some medicine in treating depression.If we are so interested in an activity,we may lose track of time,and we

21、can be in a state of flow.The activity could be playing the piano,surfing the Internet or playing a game.People who experience flow in their work or life tend to be happier.People are more likely to be happy if they know what their strengths are and can use them regularly.People are especially happy

22、 when they can set goals and use their strengths to achieve them.People,who think positively by being grateful,mindful and optimistic,are more likely to be happy.Being grateful means being thankful.Being mindful means considering,focusing on,and enjoying the experiences of the present moment.Being o

23、ptimistic means being hopeful about the future.29.Human brain remembers negative things more easily because .A. negative things tend to affect human survival immediatelyB. negative things are easy to rememberC. negative things are much more important than other thingsD. negative things can make peop

24、le live much longer30.People may find happiness in all the following EXCEPT .A. making friendsB. doing sportsC. playing the violinD. chasing power31.In the last paragraph,the author tries to tell us to .A. think more about the futureB. be positive in our life and workC. enjoy our life and work- 4 -D

25、. live a happy life every day32.What does this text mainly tell us about?A. Why people remember positive things easily.B. Why people remember negative things easily.C. Some habits that make people happy.D. The habits that people form in their life.DBefore the invention of hair dryer,vacuum cleaners

26、were being used for the purpose of drying and styling hair. The early vacuum cleaners could draw in air as well as blowing air.So,towards the end of the 19th century,women used to dry their hair by using a vacuum（真空） cleaner.In 1890,a French salon owner Alexander invented the first hair dryer.It ble

27、w warm air.However,it was not widely used,mainly because of its large size.The first convenient hand-held hair dryer used at home came up in 1920.It weighed over 2 lbs.However,it only produced 100 watts of power,which was not enough to dry the hair.After almost ten years came the gas-heated dryers t

28、hat were widely used in barber shops.However,these dryers produced heat that was harmful to hair and the air from them made people sick,so they were soon gone.Around the 1940s and 1950s,the helmet（头盔）style electric dryers came into being.Curly hairstyles were popular during that time.Therefore,women

29、 used curlers and sat under the dryers to set their curls.Later,the curly style began to drop,and so did the popularity of the helmet style electric dryer.In the late 1950s,the first workable hair dryer was made.It had a hand-held dryer.It used only 300-400 watts. Ever since the 1950s,hand-held drye

30、rs have experienced many changes,in order to become quieter,lighter and smaller.However,how it works largely remains the same.The modem technology has made improvements to the hair dryer,reducing the heat damage to a persons hair.For producing shinier,smoother and healthier hair,dryers have been inc

31、luded with negative ion（负离子）technology that dries hair faster and with less heat.33. What do we learn about the hair dryer invented by Alexander?A. It looked like a vacuum cleaner. B. It was once very popular.C. It was inconvenient to use. D. It blew too hot air.34. What was the disadvantage of the

32、hair dryer invented in 1920?A. It needed too much power. B. It couldnt be held by hand.C. It was not easy to be carried around. D. It couldnt dry hair effectively.35.What was the main purpose of including negative ion in dryers?A. To reduce the sizes of hair dryers. B. To make hair dryers more beaut

33、iful.C. To produce better hair in a beautiful way. D. To save more power and time for users.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- 5 -选项。The most successful people all have certain habits in their daily routines._36_ Forming a new good habit can be a struggle, but it is

34、well worth the effort. Here are the four steps you can follow to form good habits.Set your goal. Before you can begin to work on your new habit, it is worthwhile to consider your goal._37_ Make sure that your goal is specific, measurable and realistic to increase your chances of success._38_ Having

35、good habits that are in line with the goals can improve your chances of attaining your goals. After you have set your goal and worked out all of the specifics of achieving that goal, identify a habit that is part of achieving that goal.Consider what good habit would help you accomplish that goal.Con

36、sider your motivation. Once you have identified your goal and the new habit you need to accomplish this goal, take some time to consider your motivation._39_ Good motivation can be the difference between success and failure in terms of forming a new habit. So take your time to consider your motivati

37、on.Give yourself time. Forming a new habit can take a long time. Some people can form a new habit in as little as a few weeks, while other people will take several months. As you work to form your new habit, just keep in mind that it may be a while before it comes true._40_A. Identify ways to achiev

38、e goals.BFind the habit you want to form.CGood habits are sure to make you a success.DThese habits help contribute to their success.EFigure out exactly what you hope to accomplish.FTry to be patient with yourself as you form your new habit.GYour motivation is the reason you want to form this new hab

39、it.第三部分 完形填空（共 20 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Mothers Day,2017 was the last time that all my three kids would be kids at home.I was_41_a Mothers Day to remember.That morning,I got up early and left for_42_.The boys and I were going_43_,not unusual

40、,so I expected the time Id have with the three of them surrounding me during break. I entered the office after my class,_44_the crowd for their faces. I didnt find the boys, but wasnt too worried_45_their classes often ran late. I found a row with plenty of room for all four of us,_46_spots for my h

41、andsome young men.The longer I sat there,the more_47_and angry I got. How could they_48_their mother on this of all days? I couldnt_49_my work,only on how Id been wronged._50_the time the last morning class ended, I could hardly - 6 -wait to get home and give them a piece of my mind.Arriving home,I

42、noticed a pile of roses on the ground.I looked closer and saw they were the_51_of a track made from fresh flowers,which led to our room. As I_52_the flowers, the door got opened and three_53_faces greeted me. They let me see what theyd been working on all_54_._55_the entire floor were the words, Hap

43、py Mothers Day, We Love You.They were spelled out with_56_.The space was_57_with sweet of roses and other flowers.Theyd asked for a leave and worked all morning, gathering the fresh flowers and_58_them into a surprise message.I immediately realized Id been much too hurry in my_59_of the situation.Wh

44、ile I had been feeling unloved, theyd spent their time writing a_60_to show how much they really cared.41.A. allowing B. expecting C. realizing D. declaring42.A. church B. hospital C. school D. factory43.A. separately B. completely C. actually D. sincerely44.A. asking B. leaving C. calling D. search

45、ing45.A. because B. though C. until D. once46.A. changing B. choosing C. saving D. marking47.A. confident B. absurd C. guilty D. hurt48.A. cheat B. ignore C. consume D. frighten49.A. focus on B. throw away C. cut down D. figure out50.A. Upon B. For C. At D. By51.A. introduction B. requirement C. beg

46、inning D. opening52.A. followed B. selected C. smelled D. picked53.A. shouting B. smiling C. flying D. running54.A. day B. night C. afternoon D. morning55.A. Flooding B. Transforming C. Covering D. Replacing56.A. books B. flowers C. hardship D. effort57.A. eye-catching B. tasty C. precious D. alive5

47、8.A. pushing B. tricking C. arranging D. urging59.A. change B. judgment C. improvement D. explanation60.A. message B. word C. letter D. promise第卷第四部分 英语知识运用 （每空 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于 3 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Have you ever been to the worlds 61.(small) bookstore?The Worlds Smallest Bookstore,

48、 62.official name is just these three words, 63.(sit) quietly about 100 miles northeast of Toronto.The bookstore is about 10 feet by 10 feet,so it is easy 64.(imagine) how tiny it really is.The bookstore is open 24 hours 65.day.Inside the bookstore 66.(be) various books,especially literary books and classic authors 67. (work).So if you are looking for something less popular,you may get a bit - 7 -disappointed thereAnother special feature of this bookstore is 68.each book only costs three dollars.All the expenses are paid on the honor system,which means buyers should make a note of what theyv