内蒙古太仆寺旗宝昌一中2018_2019学年高二英语上学期期中试题.doc

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1、- 1 -内蒙古太仆寺旗宝昌一中 2018-2019 学年高二英语上学期期中试题第一部分：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中，选出最佳选项。A.Open Cambridge3 pm 5pmBuilding stones of CambridgeMeet outside the Sedgwick Museum of Earth SciencesExplore some of the main rocks used for building Cambridge. Learn where they came

2、from and how they were transported here and see the Watson Collection, which is usually closed to the public. This walking tour is led by Dr Nigel Woodcock from the Department of Earth Sciences.Ages 12+, Pre-book (预约)11 am 12.30 pmHistoric CambridgeMeet behind Great St Marys ChurchCambridge is well-

3、known for its beautiful buildings and rich history, and is packed with famous names and great achievements. This tour will introduce you to some of the people and places that have made Cambridge the powerhouse it is today.Ages 10+, Pre-book10.30 am 12.30 pmCambridge University Press (出版社)University

4、Printing HouseDr Rosalind Grooms, Press Archivist, presents the history of the Press from 1534 in an introductory talk. Kevin Taylor, Board Director, follows with a description of activities and plans. A visit to the Press Museum is included.Adults, Pre-book11.30 am 12.30 pm- 2 -The history of rowin

5、g in CambridgePitt Building How did rowing go from being an artisans (匠人的) job, to an activity for gentlemen and then on to an Olympic sport the UK is good at? Chris Dalley, businessman and former Cambridges rower, talks about the sports history and Cambridges part in its past, present and future. A

6、ges 14+, Drop in The activities take place on both Fridays and Saturdays of this month. Booking is important and necessary for all Pre-book events. Please book by visiting: opencambridge.cam.ac.uk, or by telephoning: 01223 766766.1. When is the tour around the Watson Collection?A. 10.30 am 12.30 pm.

7、 B. 11 am 12.30 pm.C. 11.30 am 12.30 pm. D. 3 pm 5 pm.2. Which activity is designed only for adults?A. Historic Cambridge. B. Cambridge University Press.C. Building stones of Cambridge. D. The history of rowing in Cambridge.3. Who will give a talk on a sport?A. Rosalind Grooms. B. Nigel Woodcock.C.

8、Chris Dalley. D. Kevin TaylorBThree Boys and a DadBrad closed the door slowly as Sue left home to visit her mother. Expecting a whole day to relax, he was thinking whether to read the newspaper or watch his favourite TV talk show on his first day off in months. “This will be like a walk in the park,

9、” hed told his wife. “Ill look after the kids, and you can go visit your mom.”Things started well, but just after eight oclock, his three little “good kids”Mike, Randy, and Alexcame down the stairs in their night clothes and shouted “breakfast, daddy.” Brad realized his newspaper would have to wait

10、for a few seconds.- 3 -Life became worse after breakfast. Mike wore Randys underwear on his head. Randy locked himself in the bathroom, while Alex shouted again because he was going to wet his pants. Nobody could find clean socks, although they were before their very eyes. Someone named “Not Me” had

11、 spilled a whole glass of orange juice into the basket of clean clothes. Brad knew the talk show had already started.By ten oclock, things were out of control. Alex was wondering why the fish in the jar refused his bread and butter. Mike was trying to show off his talent by decorating the kitchen wa

12、ll with his colour pencils. Randy, thankfully, appeared to be reading quietly in the family room, but closer examination showed that he was eating apple jam straight from the bottle with his hands. Brad realized that the talk show was over and reading would be impossible.At exactly11:17, Brad called

13、 the daycare centre (日托所). “I suddenly have to go into work and my wifes away. Can I bring the boys over in a few minutes?” The answer was obviously “yes” because Brad was smiling.4. When his wife left home, Brad expected to _.A. go out for a walk in the park B. watch TV talk show with his childrenC

14、. read the newspaper to his children D. enjoy his first day off work5. Which of the following did Randy do?A. Drew on the wall. B. Read in a room . C. Fed the fish. D. Ate apple jam.6. Why did Brad ask the daycare centre for help?A. Because he wanted to clean up his house.B. Because he suddenly had

15、to go to his office.C. Because he found it hard to manage his boys.D. Because he had to take his wife back home.7. This text is developed _.A. by space B. by comparison C. by time D. by processC- 4 -Dear Kate,It s really good to know you are covering for me while Im away on the training course. Than

16、ks so much. Knowing that youll be teaching the kids has made me relaxed. Im sure youll get on fine with them. I thought I should leave you some notes on a couple of things that are planned for this week,and other advice that will hopefully see you through to next Friday!Tuesday: The class is going t

17、o visit the Dinosaur Museum. Make sure they take their notebooks and remind them on Monday to bring a packed lunch and the entrance money.Thursday: I ve promised them they can watch a Disney DVD as a special treat. Its in my locker. There are some worksheets (活页练习题) to go with it. By the way,dont wo

18、rry about marking them Ill do it when Im back.You know, the head teacher is on the warpath about being late,so be warned!If you get to school even a minute past 8:15, shes I likely to give you a real telling-off.Seriously,though,youll have a great week the kids are wonderful. Dont let Mark and Jack

19、sit together and you shouldnt have any disciplinary (纪律的) problems!Which reminds me,if you do have any problems,just tell the head. Shes very supportive when it comes to discipline. One last thing could you leave notes on what you do,please?Best wishes, Stef8. Why did Stef write the letter to Kate?A

20、. To talk about the training course.B. To invite her to the Dinosaur Museum.C. To tell her what to do when shes away.D. To ask if she s ready to teach her students.9. On Tuesday,students should take the following things EXCEPT_.A. a notebook B. a worksheet- 5 -C. a packed lunch D. the entrance money

21、10. The underlined part “on the warpath” in Paragraph 4 can best be replaced by “ _”A. angry B. easy C. doubtful D. happy11. We can infer from the letter that Mark and Jack_.A. always sit together B. might not get along wellC. are very good students D. dont like Disney moviesDSpring is coming, and i

22、t is time for those about to graduate to look for jobs. Competition is tough, so job seekers must carefully consider their personal choices. Whatever we are wearing, our family and friends may accept us, but the workplace may not.A high school newspaper editor said it is unfair for companies to disc

23、ourage visible tattoos (纹身)nose rings, or certain dress styles. It is true you cant judge a book by its cover, yet people do “cover“ themselves in order to convey (传递)certain messages. What we wear, including tattoos and nose rings, is an expression of who we are. Just as people convey messages abou

24、t themselves with their appearances? So do companies. Dress standards exist in the business world for a number of reasons, but the main concern is often about what customers accept.Others may say how to dress is a matter of personal freedom, but for businesses it is more about whether to make or los

25、e money. Most employers do care about the personal appearances of their employees (雇员),because those people represent the companies to their customers.As a hiring manager I am paid to choose the people who would make the best impression on our customers. There are plenty of well-qualified candidates

26、, so it is not wrong to reject someone who might disappoint my customers. Even though I am open-minded, I cant expect all our customers are.There is nobody to blame but yourself if your set of choices does not match that of your preferred employer. No company should have to change to satisfy a - 6 -

27、candidate simply because he or she is unwilling to respect its standards, as long as its standards are legal.12. Which of the following is the newspaper editors opinion according to Paragraph 2?A. Peoples appearances carry messages about themselves.B. Customers choices influence dress standards in c

28、ompanies.C. Candidates with tattoos or nose rings should be fairly treated.D. Strange dress styles should not be encouraged in the workplace.13. What can be inferred from the text?A. Candidates have to wear what companies prefer for an interview.B. What to wear is not a matter of personal choice for

29、 companies.C. Companies sometimes have to change to respect their candidates.D. Hiring managers make the best impression on their candidates.14. Which of the following would be the best title for the text?A. Employees Matter B. Personal Choices MatterC. Appearances Matter D. Hiring Managers Matter15

30、. The authors attitude towards strange dress styles in the workplace may best be described as .A. enthusiastic B. negative C. positive D. sympathetic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。Money MattersParents should help their children understand money. 16_So you may sta

31、rt talking about money when your child shows an interest in buying things, candy or toys, for example.l. The basic function of money- 7 -Begin explaining the basic function of money by showing how people trade money for goods or services. Its important to show your child how money is traded for the

32、things he wants to have. If he wants to have a toy, give him the money and let him hand the money to the cashier._ 17_When your child grows a bit older and understands the basic function of money, you can start explaining more complex ways of using money.2. Money lessonsApproach money lessons with o

33、penness and honesty. _18_ If you must say no to a childs request to spend money, explain, “You have enough toy trucks for now. “ Or, if the request is for many different things, say, “You have to make a choice between this toy and that toy. “3._19_Begin at the grocery store. Pick out similar brands

34、of a product-a name-brand butter and a generic (无商标产品 ) , for example. You can show your child how to make choices between different brands of a product so that you can save money. _20_If he chooses the cheaper brand, allow him to make another purchase with the money saved. Later, you may explain ho

35、w the more expensive choice leaves less money for other purchases.A. Wise decisions.B. The value of money.C. Permit the child to choose between them.D. Tell your child why he can or cannot have certain things.E. Ask yourself what things that cost money are most important to you.F. Talk about how the

36、 money bought the thing after you leave the toy store.G. The best time to teach a child anything about money is when he shows an interest.第二部分：语言知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节：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中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。My mother seemed to be able to make dolls (洋娃娃) out of anything. S

37、he made - 8 -some dolls for me and my two elder sisters. I 21 playing with them, but still, secretly, I hoped for a store-bought 22 like the one our rich cousin had. Her doll 23 open and close its blue glass eyes and even say “Mamma“. I 24 stopped admiring it and hoping to have one.However, my dream

38、 25 came true when I was six. One day my father came back from his business trip with three 26 dolls! They were much smaller than our cousins doll and their eyes were just painted ones, but I did not 27 such differences. They were 28 “store-bought“ dolls. We each chose one and I named 29 Misako.Soon

39、 my sisters and I became devoted 30 . Our“children“ kept us 31 all day. We gave them a bath, 32 them, brushed their hair, took them out for a walk and put them to bed. Several months later, they got more like real children-their 33 and bodies became dirtier; their dresses got stained; their hair les

40、s smooth.But, by then, 34 interests seemed to have moved into 35 toys. Their dolls were abandoned and in bad condition. One had 36 one of her arms, and 37 was one-legged.“You can 38 them if you want,“ my sisters said to me. Thus, I had 39 dolls. They were more or less handicapped (残疾) and they often

41、 looked at me as if they needed me to 40 them. I enjoyed this feeling of being needed-being the only one in the world who could protect them with a lot of love. Indeed, they made the rest of my childhood days very happy.( )21. A. wanted ( )22. A. doll ( )23. A. might ( )24. A. often ( )25. A. immedi

42、ately ( )26. A. beautiful ( )27. A. care about B. expected B. toy B. should B. never B. firstly B. lovely B. care for C. hoped C. girl C. could C. sometimes C. hardly C. store-bought C. think about D. enjoyed D. baby D. dared D. - 9 -( )28. A. total ( )29. A. my ( )30. A. sisters ( )31. A. free ( )3

43、2. A. wore ( )33. A. faces ( )34. A. my ( )35. A. tiny ( )36. A. lost ( )37. A. the other ( )38. A. look out for( )39. A. two ( )40. A. teach B. real B. one B. fathers B. busy B. put on B. legs B. their B. different B. wounded B. another B. take care ofB. few B. feed C. like C. them C. friends C. ha

44、rd C. dressed C. arms C. my sisters C. curious C. cut C. it C. pay attention to C. many C. satisfy seldom D. finally D. new D. worry about D. true D. mine D. mothers D. tired D. wash D. hands D. my dolls D. humorous D. damaged D. other D. have a look at- 10 -D. three D. help 第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分

45、 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。Nearly all of us have dreamed about winning the big prize in a lotteryWe dream about 41 we would do with the money，but we rarely stop to think about how the money would change usFor most of us，our way of life is closely connected 42 our economic circums

46、tancesThe different parts of 43 lives fit together like a jigsaw（拼板玩具）. Work，home，friends，hobbies，and sports make up our world 44 sudden fortune would change it all and break the jigsawFor example，most people like the idea of not having to work，but winners have found that without work there is no re

47、ason to get up in the morningIt seems great 45 (move) to a bigger house 46 is in a wealthy area 47 if you do that，you will leave old friends behindUsually，winners 48 （advise）not to publicize their address and phone number，but begging letters still arriveIf they are not 49 (care)，most of their money

48、will be spent on the 50 （protect ）of their homes and swimming pools and their sanity!第三部分：写作（共两节，满分 35 分）第一节：短文改错（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（） ，并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词后面写出修改后的词。注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;2. 只允许修改 10 处，多者（从第 11 处起）不计分。I had an argument with my friend B