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1、- 1 -2018-2019 学年度第一学期高二年级英语学科期中考试试题考试时间：120 分钟 满分：150 分第一部分 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。1. What is the man looking for?A. His pen. B. His book. C. His phone.2. What does Carols fat

2、her ask her to do?A. Talk with her friends. B. Go out with him. C. Put on warm clothes.3. How many members are there in Alices group now?A. Two. B. Four. C. Six.4. What are the speakers talking about?A. Ways of cooking. B. Healthy food for kids. C. Kids helping in the kitchen.5. What is the woman?A.

3、 Shes a shop assistant. B. Shes a receptionist. C. Shes a secretary.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。6. Why does the man sound surprised?A. Lily rejected（拒绝

4、） a job offer.B. Lily was absent from school.- 2 -C. Lily turned down a scholarship.7. What has Lily decided to do?A. Travel to Dubai. B. Stay with her mom. C. Start a business.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。8.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Colleagues. B. Relatives. C. Classmates.9

5、. What is Sabrinas sister doing?A. Touring in Africa. B. Teaching in a village. C. Working in a company10. How can Sabrina reach her sister now?A. By phone. B. By email. C. By letter.听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。11. What does Maria think of the soup?A. Tasteless. B. Just fine. C. Thick.12. What does Karl

6、say can be added to the soup?A. Salt. B. Onions. C. Pepper.13. Where are the speakers?A. At home. B. At a restaurant. C. At a friends house.听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 16 题。14. When will someone come to check the hot water?A. This afternoon. B. Tomorrow . C. At the weekend.15. How did the students know about

7、the flat?A. From a friend. B. From a newspaper. C. From a house agency.16. What will the woman do to settle the problem about the fridge?A. Pay the students for the new one.B. Get someone to fix the old one.C. Order one on the Internet.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. Who is the speaker?A. An invited gue

8、st. B. A news reporter. C. A radio host.18. In what way has the speaker changed?- 3 -A. He speaks faster. B. He becomes heavier. C. He cooks more often.19. What is different for the speaker to get used to?A. The food. B. The weather . C. The language.20. What does the speaker think of the French peo

9、ple?A. A bit cold. B. Generous. C. Easy-going.二阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节（共 15 小题，每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）AHit song Little Apple became so popular after it came out in late May. In China, you may hear it on a bus, or even in a small village.Little Apple is a song for the movie Old Boys The Way of Dragon. The song

10、s huge success has also made more people see the movie. The comedy took US $17 million in its opening four days.The song Little Apple is so popular. “After hearing it, its like “Im brainwashed (洗脑)” by the song. So I came to see the film.” a man said.“Its a good story. But the reason Im here at the

11、cinema is the song Little Apple.” Hui Qing, a college student, said.“Many people have come to see the movie, so we added more screenings for it. The film now accounts for 20 percent of the total screenings Its quite a good performance for a home-grown movie,” a cinema clerk said.Old Boys The Way of

12、Dragon is based on an online short film called Old Boys. The 40-minute film about youth and dreams got nearly 70 million views on a video website, and was popular among people born in the 1980s or later. “What is popular online is a good indication (迹象) of what will be popular with young people. And

13、 this movie is a good example,” businessman Chen Su said.Some have criticized Little Apple for its low quality, but the song continues keeping popular.21. The movie Old Boys is a _ .A. comedy B. soap opera C. sad movie D. talk show22. Hui Qing went to see the movie Old Boys The Way of Dragon because

14、_.- 4 -A. she wants to be brainwashed B. the movie has a good storyC. the movie has a good quality D. she likes listening to the song Little Apple23. The video Old Boys online lasts_.A. an hour B. two hours C. 40 minutes D. half an hour24. The video Old Boys online is about_.A. life and old people B

15、. youth and dreamsC. life and dreams D. dreams and hopesBThe Ancient Town of Fenghuang, one of Chinas most well-known ancient towns, was under water as heavy rain hit the center of the country, with tens of thousands of people leaving from the area. Heavy rain and floods(洪水) lasted for the past few

16、days. Waters in the nearby Tuojiang River rose by almost one meter above warning level(警戒线), causing heavy rainstorms. More than 120,000 local people and tourists have been helped to leave there because of the terrible disaster. And more than 4,000 shops in the town have been shut. Several bridges o

17、n the Tuojiang River have been damaged or destroyed. Water has flowed(流) into many bars, restaurants and hotels in its ancient town, and electricity in the ancient town has been cut off. About 128,000 people have been affected by the floods. Though the heavy rains have stopped, but the popular touri

18、st spot remains closed for local peoples safety.A shoe shop owner named Kuang said the flood was the worst the town had experienced. “The floods came so quickly that I didnt have time to move the shoes,” he said sadly.“The flood has led to Fenghuang old town becoming a water town.” said a post on a

19、discussion page on the topic set up on Sina Weibo, a Chinese version of Twitter.“We could only live in an old factory now where many homeless people have to stay together. The crowded space is full of sadness.” Tang said.- 5 -At least 14 people were killed in flooding in Hunan Province and the neigh

20、boring province of Jiangxi and region of Guangxi last month, Xinhua reported. 25.Why did many people try to leave the Ancient Town of Fenghuang?A. Because of the heavy snow. B. Because of the serious flood.C. Because of the homeless people. D. Because of the crowded space.26. What does the underline

21、d word “disaster” mean?A.大雪 B. 灾难 C. 河流 D. 地震27. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. The flood was not serious at all.B. Fenghuang the ancient town is a water town in Hunan Province.C. This flood which hit Fenghuang is the worst the town has experienced.D. No one died in this

22、flood.28. Which is the best title of the passage?A. The Famous Ancient Town of FenghuangB. Floods Hit the Ancient Town of FenghuangC. Fenghuang Is a WonderlandD. Help the Homeless PeopleCBolivia has a population of three and a half million. About one tenth of the total population are white; one-four

23、th are mixed Indians and white; and more than half are full-blooded Indians. The government and the industries are under the control of the white people. The Indians today live in much the same way as their ancestors. Most of them are farmers. Many work in the mines, for mining is the most important

24、 industry on Bolivias. Of all the mining products, tin is the most important, which makes up three-fourths of all Bolivias exports. The eastern slopes of the Andes, since there are very few roads there, are fertile but not highly developed. The two primary means of transportation are river boats and

25、 porters. East of the - 6 -hill region is the great plains where tropical plants are grown. A serious problem for Bolivia is the transport of food from the warm regions, where it is grown, to the mountainous regions, where most of the people live. Bolivia gained its independence from Spain about a h

26、undred years ago. It has been slow in developing, but its rich resources promise a better future in it. 29. The majority of the Bolivian population are _. A. full-blooded Indians B. mixed Indian and white C. white citizens D. all whites and mixed-blooded people 30. The Indians way of life today is _

27、. A. quite different from that of their ancestors B. quite interesting C. almost the same as their ancestors D. very exciting 31. The eastern slopes of the Andes is not highly developed because _.A. there are thick forests there B. there are very few roads there C. there are many fine mines there D.

28、 they are not fertile enough 32. Bolivia has been slow in developing , but it has hope for a better future because of its _. A. mining products B. rich resources C. independence from Spain D. two primary means of transportationDPlants that live in the rainforest have adapted in amazing ways to sever

29、al very difficult conditions. This means that the plant has changed something in its “body” or “habits” to make it easier to survive in difficult conditions. There are several conditions they have had to adapted to. First, the soil of the forest floor is shallow. Also, the soil of the rainforest is

30、not very rich, or easy to grow in. Next is the problem of very heavy rain which continues over a large part of the year. Finally, many plants of the rainforest are food for animals that live there.The biggest problem that rainforest plants have to adapt to is the lack of sunlight in the rainforests

31、lower levels. Plants have adapted to this problem - 7 -in several ways. Many plants have very large leaves. The large leaf is helpful because it has a bigger surface area. The bigger surface area a leaf has, the more sunlight it can absorb. The canopy trees（篷状树木） adapt by growing to be 100 feet tall

32、 so that their leaves can grab all available sunlight. Other plants called lianas (藤本植物) have adapted by rooting themselves in the soil of the forest floor and growing up the trees until they reach the canopy layer. Still other plants, such as epiphytes, have adapted by growing directly on the trees

33、 trunks and branches in the canopy and understory layers of the rainforest.An adaptation to the large amounts of rainfall that many rainforest plants have is called “drip tips”. Their leaves are tapered(逐渐变细) to a sharp point at the end. This allows water to run off the leaf quickly. There are many

34、other adaptations that rainforest plants have made to their environment. These will be discussed in detail, as we investigate the plants of the rainforest!33. Which of the following is a difficulty that the rainforest plants have to face?A. Changes in their “body” or “habits”.B. Epiphytes that grow

35、on trees trunks.C. Soil that is not very deep.D. The worsening of the natural environment.34. What can be inferred about rainforest plants?A. They have to face dan gers not only from animals but also from each other.B. Too little sunlight and too much water are the biggest problems they face.C. All

36、of their adaptations have been investigated in detail.D. Different kinds of plants have different ways to absorb sunlight. 35. What would be the best title of the passage?A. Why Do Plants Change Themselves?B. How Do Plants Adapt to the Rainforests?C. What Kind of Plants Is the Most Adaptable?D. What

37、 Is the Best Place for Plants to Live in?第二节（共 5 小题，每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）- 8 -Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways. _36_ Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test. Third, note-taking offers var

38、iety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest.You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report. _37_ Whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process. _38_ The following methods

39、may work best for you. Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it. Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and supporting facts. Write your notes in your own words. _39_ Note any quest ions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.As you ta

40、ke notes, you may want to use your own shorthand(速记). When you do, be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them all the time. _40_A. Use words, not complete sentences.B. There are three practical note-taking methods.C. You must write your notes on separate paper.D. Otherwise, you m

41、ay not be able to read your notes later.E. You will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.F. That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes.G. First, the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and remember it.三完形

42、填空（共 20 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）It was the last day of the final examination in a large eastern university. - 9 -On the steps of one building, a group of engineering seniors gathered, discussing the exam due to begin in a few 41 . On their faces was confidence (自信). This was their last exam then on to

43、42 and jobs.Some talked of jobs they already had; others talked of jobs they 43 get. With the certainty of four years of college, they felt ready and able to take 44 of the world.The coming exam, they knew, would be a(n) 45 task. The professor had said they could bring 46 books or notes they wanted,

44、 requesting only that they did not 47 each other, during the test.48 they entered the classroom. The professor passed out the papers. And smiles 49 on the students faces as they noted there were only five essay-type questions.Three hours had passed 50 the professor began to collect the papers. The s

45、tudents no longer looked confident. On their faces was a frightened expression. Papers in hand, no one spoke as the professor faced the class.He looked at the 51 faces before him, and then asked, “How many completed all five questions?” 52 a hand was raised.“How many answered four?” Still no hands.“

46、Three? Two?” The students moved restlessly in their seats.“One, then? Certainly somebody finished 53 .”But the class remained silent.The professor put down the papers. “That is exactly what I 54 ,” he said. “I just want to impress upon you that, 55 you have completed four years of engineering, there

47、 are still many things about the 56 you dont know. These questions you couldnt answer are relatively 57 in everyday practice. ” Then smiling, he added, “You will all 58 this course, but remember even though you are now college graduates, your education has just 59 .”The years have 60 the name of thi

48、s professor, but not the lesson he taught.41. A. seconds B. minutes C. hours D. days42. A. interview B. discussion C. education D. graduation- 10 -43. A. would B. must C. have to D. used to44. A. hold B. control C. charge D. place45. A. interesting B. necessary C. easy D. unusual46. A. no B. either

49、C. any D. all47. A. listen to B. look at C. refer to D. talk to48. A. Nervously B. Joyfully C. Quickly D. Curiously49. A. appeared B. changed C. froze D. stopped50. A. then B. as C. before D. after51. A. pleased B. worried C. surprised D. moved52. A. Not B. Once C. Only D. Even53. A. all B. none C. one D. it54. A. wondered B. enjoyed C. hated D. expected55. A. right now