1、浏阳三中2018年下期段考试卷高二英语时量：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 does the woman like doing?A. Watching plays. B. Going to concerts. C. Watching movies.2. Where are the speakers? A. In
2、 the classroom. B. On the playground. C. In the sitting room.3. What will the man do today? A. Go boating. B. Do his schoolwork. C. Hang out with Charles.4. What does the man suggest? A. Practicing more. B. Going to a sports center. C. Playing with a group.5. What are the speakers mainly talking abo
3、ut? A. The mans new school. B. The mans new job. C. The mans most recent trip.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. How long does he woman think the man should wait? A. For abo
4、ut 2 minutes. B. For about 8 minutes. C. For about 10 minutes.7. Whats the relationship between the speakers? A. Friends. B. Neighbors. C. Strangers. 听第7段材料，回答第8-9题。8. What does the man want to do tomorrow? A. Eat at a restaurant. B. Teach Mary to cook. C. Cook some French dishes.9. How does the wom
5、an feel about the mans decision? A. Happy. B. Angry. C. Worried. 听第8段材料，回答第10-12题。10. What did the man do just now? A. He learned French. B. He prepared for an exam. C. He read a magazine.11. What does the man think of learning a foreign language? A. Difficult. B. Useful. C. Interesting.12. What is
6、the woman? A. A teacher. B. A student. C. A language expert. 听第9段材料，回答第13-16题。13. Who is getting married? A. Jenny. B. Joanna. C. Anna.14. What has the woman been busy with recently？ A. Helping prepare for a wedding. B. Designing different wedding parties. C. Learning about different wedding customs
7、.15. Where do people get “something old” for a wedding? A. From an old woman. B. From a close friend. C. From the brides family.16. How many kinds of things has Jenny got? A. 1. B. 2. C. 3. 听第10段材料，回答第17-20题。17. How much does Susan weigh now? A. 150 pounds. B. 160 pounds. C. 180 pounds.18. When does
8、 Bob usually get up? A. Around six oclock. B. Around seven oclock. C. Around eight oclock.19. What does the womans husband like doing? A. Going to bed very early. B. Exercising in the evening. C. Exercising in the morning.20. What does the woman think of Tims previous method of losing weight? A. Hel
9、pful. B. Funny. C. Useless.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A、B、C或D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AI work with Volunteers for Wildlife，a rescue and education organization at Bailey Arboretum in Locust ValleyTrying to help injured，displaced or sick creatures can be heartbreaking； survival is nev
10、er certainHowever，when it works，it is simply beautifulI got a rescue call from a woman in MuttontownShe had found a young owl （猫头鹰） on the groundWhen I arrived，I saw an owl of 2-3 months oldIt had already been placed in a carrier for safetyI examined the chick（雏鸟） and it seemed fineIf I could locate
11、 the nest，I might have been able to put it back，but no luckMy next work was to construct a nest and anchor it in a treeThe homeowner was very helpfulA wire basket was foundI put some pine branches into the basket to make this nest safe and comfortableI placed the chick in the nest，and it quickly cal
12、med downNow all that was needed were the parents，but they were absentI gave the homeowner a recording of the hunger screams of owl chicksThese advertise the presence of chicks to adults； they might also encourage our chick to start calling as wellI gave the owner as much information as possible and
13、headed home to see what news the night might bringA nervous night to be sure，but sometimes the spirits of nature smile on us all!The homeowner called to say that the parents had responded to the recordingsI drove over and saw the chick in the nest looking healthy and activeAnd it was accompanied in
14、the nest by the greatest sight of allLUNCH！The parents had done their duty and would probably continue to do so21.What is unavoidable in the authors rescue work according to paragraph 1？AEfforts made in vainBGetting injured in his workCFeeling uncertain about his futureDCreatures forced out of their
15、 homes22.Why was the author called to Muttontown？ATo rescue a womanBTo take care of a womanCTo look at a baby owlDTo cure a young owl23.What made the chick calm down？AA new nestBSome foodCA recordingDIts parentsBA young painter had just completed a beautiful painting. To get peoples opinions about h
16、is painting skills, he put his painting at a crossing on a busy street and put up a board that read, Gentlemen, I have painted this piece. Since Im new, I might have made some mistakes in my work. Please put a cross wherever you see a mistake. ”When he came back in the evening, he was completely sho
17、cked to see that the whole painting was filled with crosses. He ran to his master and said to him, Im useless and if this is what I have learned to paint, Im not worth teaching.”The master smiled and said, Ill let you know that you are a great artist. Now go to paint the same painting again and give
18、 it to me.” Then they went to the same street the next morning and put the same painting exactly at the same place. Now the master took out another board which read, Gentlemen, I have painted this piece . I might have made some mistakes in my painting. I have put a box with colors and brushes just b
19、elow. If you see a mistake, pick up the brush and correct it. Two days later, they came back to the place. The young painter was surprised to see that actually there was not a single correction.If you want to help people improve their behavior, youd better learn how to help people change their behav
20、ior, attitudes and skills. Also, always remember not to judge yourself by someone elses criticism(批评), because you are the best judge to judge yourself.24. Why did the young painter put his painting on a busy street?A. To let others know he was skillful B. To make money by selling his paintingC. To
21、get others ideas about his painting skills.D. To let his teacher know he was a good student25 . How might the young painter feel when he saw the crosses on the painting?A. Proud. B. Excited C. Sad D. Moved26 . How did the master help his student know he was a great painter?A. By teaching the student
22、 more painting skills.B. By asking people not to put any crosses on the paintingC. By painting a different painting himself and putting it on the street.D. By putting up a board with different words beside the same painting. 27 . What is the best title for the text?A. Be proud of yourself B. Learn h
23、ow to helpC. dont judge other people D. Never give others crossesCMeeting people from another culture can be difficult From the beginning， people may send the wrong signal（信号） Or they may pay no attention to signals from another person who is trying to develop a relationshipDifferent cultures emphas
24、ize （强调） the importance of relationship building to a greater or lesser degree For example， business in some countries is not possible until there is a relationship of trust Even with people at work， it is necessary to spend a lot of time in small talk， usually over a glass of tea， before they do an
25、y jobIn many European countrieslike the UK or France people find it easier to build up a lasting working relationship at restaurants or cafes rather than at the officeTalk and silence may also be different in some cultures I once made a speech in ThailandI had expected my speech to be a success and
26、start a lively discussion； instead there was an uncomfortable silence The people present just stared at me and smiledAfter getting to know their ways better， I realized that they thought I was talking too much In my own culture， we express meaning mainly through words， but people there sometimes fee
27、l too many words are unnecessaryEven within Northern Europe， cultural differences can cause serious problems. Certainly， English and German cultures share similar values； however， Germans prefer to get down to business more quickly We think that they are rude In fact， this is just because one cultur
28、e starts discussions and makes decisions more quicklyPeople from different parts of the world have different values， and sometimes these values are quite against each other However， if we can understand them better， a multicultural environment will offer a wonderful chance for us to learn from each
29、other28.In some countries， eating together at restaurants may make it easier for people toAdevelop closer relationsBshare the same cultureCget to know each otherDkeep each other company29.The author mentions his experience in Thailand to show thatAthe English prefer to make long speechesBtoo many wo
30、rds are of no useCpeople from Thailand are quiet and shy by natureDeven talk and silence can be culturally different30.According to the text， how can people from different cultures understand each other better？A. By sharing different ways of lifeB. By accepting different habitsC. By recognizing diff
31、erent valuesD. By speaking each other s languages31. What would be the best title for the text？A. Multicultural EnvironmentB. CrossCultural DifferencesC. How to Understand Each OtherD. How to Build Up a RelationshipDKnowing how to communicate well needs very personal attention between you and anothe
32、r human being. Is there a better way to learn how to communicate effectively? Yes, there is. Please follow the 3 basic steps below.Relax and breathWhether its a business meeting or a first date, the first thing you must do in order to communicate is to relax.When you relax you are in control. You co
33、ntrol your reactions and your reactions do not control you. Breathing is central to relaxation. Take a few deep breaths and your body will begin to be more at ease. This will help you apply what you already know about how to communicate well.Think and you will be preparedHave you ever heard the old
34、saying “think before you speak”? Well, it is true. By thinking ahead about how the conversation might flow you will be better prepared, more at ease and more confident.Follow the flow of the conversationIf you are uncomfortable, being silent will only make it worse and make the other person uncomfor
35、table as well. So when all else fails, follow through with small talk until a common topic appears.A good way to keep a conversation going is to ask the other person questions. People love to talk about themselves and if you do this they will leave the conversation thinking very highly of you. Learn
36、ing good communication skills is not something out of reach. If you make an effort, you will succeed.32.Which of the following is the best title of the passage?A.How to Communicate with Anyone You MeetB.Preparation and ConversationC.Personal Attention and CommunicationD.How to Begin Your Conversatio
37、n Effectively33.If you want to talk with others successfully, the most important thing you shoulddo is _.A.to keep calm and relax yourself fullyB.to take as many deep breaths as possibleC.to make a good preparation for the conversationD.to follow the flow of the conversation34. Why does relaxation p
38、lay an important part in your good communication?A.Because it can help you keep excited and react quickly in the communication.B.Because it will help you organize good sentences for your communication.C.Because it can help you put your communication skills that you know into use.D.Because no one lik
39、es to communicate with a nervous person.35.If you feel uncomfortable, youd better _.A.keep silence in order to give the chance of speaking to othersB.speak freely so as to run across the topic you likeC.talk small things until you find a topic you both likeD.ask questions which you are interested in
40、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。 Eyesight plays a very important role in our daily life. Every waking moment, the eyes are working to see the world around us. Over forty percent of Americans worry about losing eyesight, but its easy to include steps into our daily life
41、 to ensure healthy eyes. Here are five suggestions for a lifetime of healthy eyesight: Schedule yearly exams.36._. Experts advise parents to bring babies 6 to 12 months of age to the doctor for a careful check. The good news is that millions of children now can have yearly eye exams and following tr
42、eatment, including eyeglasses. Protect against UV rays (紫外线). Long-term stay in the sun creates risk to your eyes. No matter what the season is, its extremely important to wear sunglasses. 37._. Give your eyes a break. Two-thirds of Americans spend up to seven hours a day using computers or other di
43、gital products. 38._. Experts recommend that people practice the 20/20/20 rule: every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and look at something 20 feet away. 39. _. As part of a healthy diet, eat more fruits and vegetables each day. Vitamins (维生素) C and E help protect eyesight and promote eye health.
44、 Practice safe wear and care of contact lenses (隐形眼镜). Many Americans use contact lenses to improve their eyesight. While some follow the medical guidance for wearing contact lenses, many are breaking the rules and putting their eyesight at risk. 40. _. Otherwise, you may have problems such as red e
45、yes, pain in the eyes, or a more serious condition.A.Eat your greens.B.Eye care should begin early in life.C.They can properly protect your eyes.D.Stay in good shape by taking more vitamins.E.Parents usually dont care about their own eyesight.F.Always follow the doctors advice for appropriate wear.G
46、.This frequent eye activity increases the risk for eye tiredness.第三部分 英语知识运用（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 asked me to go to several garage sales （宅前旧货出售） with her onecool morningWe finally 41. at a pleasant house in the woodsThe elderly 42. t
47、old me that he and his wife were retired （退休的） teachersAs we were searching，I heard the gentlemans wife say her 43. to someone，and I immediately 44. who she wasShe looked at me and said，Youre Lisa MillerI looked at her 45. ，for it had been nearly thirty 46. since I had been in her classMy mother immediately said sorry to her for any 47. I migh
