1、 云天化中学 20182019 学年度上学期半期测试高 二 英 语 试 题命题人：梁红连 李静 审题人：梁红连 李静第卷 选择题第一部分：听力理解 ( 共两节，满分 30分)第一节（共 5 小题；每题 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。第二节(共 15 小题；每题 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
2、，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，每小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。1. When will Mr. White have a meeting in Hong Kong?A. Last Thursday. B. This Friday. C. Next Monday.2. What are the speakers probably going to do?A. Go fishing. B. Make a pond. C. Study together.3. What kind of movies does th
3、e woman like?A. War movies . B. Action movies. C. Comedies.4. What does the woman think of the vase?A. It is the true one. B. It is the best one. C. It is too expensive.5. Where are the speakers?A. In the office. B. At home. C. At KFC.听第 6 段材料，回答第 6 和第 7 题6. Why does the man buy a bunch of flowers?A
4、. It is his wifes birthday today. B. The flowers are fresh red roses.C. He wants to buy flowers at a lower price.7. How much does a bunch of flowers cost today?A. 99 dollars. B. 20 dollars. C. 10 dollars.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 和第 9 题8. Which musical instrument do the speakers both like?A. The piano. B. The
5、guitar. C. The violin.9. What do the speakers try to tell us?A. Parents are a big help. B. Interest is the best teacher. C. Its never too old to learn.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10-12 题10. Whats the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Classmates. B. Colleagues. C. Boss and employee.11. What can we learn
6、 about the woman?A. Shes unwilling to take responsibility. B. She always avoids doing difficult tasks.C. She loves her job and has learned a lot.12. What does the man probably do?A. A salesman. B. A designer. C.A manager.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13-16 题13. What is Sophie doing?A. Planning to buy a house. B. Loo
7、king for an apartment.C. Traveling in different countries.14. What does the man probably mean?A. He likes the womans lifestyle. B. He would like to stay at one place.C. He wants to buy a house.15. What does the woman want to do?A. Find a roommate. B. Make a new friend C. Take care of her parents.16.
8、 What will the man do to help the woman?A. Ask his parents for help. B. Find a cheaper apartment for her.C. Introduce his friend as her roommate.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17-20 题17. What is the speaker talking about?A. The aim of learning a language. B. What a language is for. C. How to learn a language.18. Why
9、 do we need to use a language in real situations?A. We wont quit learning it. B. We will speak it more naturally.C. We are likely to enjoy ourselves.19. What does the speaker think of language learning?A. It is a piece of cake. B. It needs a lot of patience. C. It is difficult to keep learning.20. W
10、hat does the speaker want to tell us?A. Studying grammar comes first. B. Its easy to make progress. C. Practice makes perfect.第二部分 阅读理解（共 20小题; 每小题 2分，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（A 、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ATraveling to Europe to see its famous tourist attractions like
11、the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the Colosseum in Rome, is not exactly the ideal vacation for kids. Fortunately, Europe has more to offer than lots of old churches and ancient history. You can enjoy some fun in the sun at some of the famous beaches of the continent.Mykonos, GreeceThe closer you get to
12、the equator(赤道 ), the longer the beach season is and Greece is wonderful for that. You can enjoy beautiful green water, public chairs and lovely umbrellas at the beaches in Mykonos.Dubrovnik, CroatiaTheres nothing more charming than the beautiful beaches in Dubrovnik, Croatias most beautiful city. I
13、ts surrounded by stone walls like a castle. It almost makes you feel like youre sunbathing at Hogwarts, where the hero Harry Porter of the story is trained!Sicily, ItalyRabbit beach on the island of Sicily offers shallow, clear waters, making it a perfect beach for families with young children. And
14、if you want to add interest to your experience, try snorkeling(潜水 )!Nice, FranceLined with palm trees and first-class hotels, the city of Nice, located on the French Riviera, offers a whole coastline of Mediterranean(地中海的 ) beaches. Because theyre in the heart of the city, these beaches attract a la
15、rge crowd. So if youre looking for something more personal, youll have to travel a few miles away from the city center.Ribadeo, SpainAt low tide, Playa de las Catedrales in Ribadeo, Spain is the perfect beach to take in the natural wonders without urban amusements like restaurants, bars or huge crow
16、ds. It is famous for beautiful wildflowers and unique rock formations, making it truly worthwhile to take pictures.21. Dubrovnik is special in that _.A. it is surrounded by stone walls. B. it has the longest coastline.C. it has the longest beach season. D. it is the training center of Harry Porter.2
17、2. If you plan to go to a beach which is in the city, you should go to _.A. Mykonos B. Sicily C. Nice D. Ribadeo23. Where is the passage probably taken from?A. A travel guide. B. A geography textbook.C. An advertisement. D. A news report.BI was raised in a very loving family. As a child I was taught
18、 to put others before myself. We were always told to go out of our way to make someone else happy. My mom would tell me to say at least one kind word to someone every day. I admit that it wasnt always very easy to do so. But as soon as you see the look of gratitude in that persons eyes, you just wan
19、t to do as much as you can.I had an experience that people were always making fun of a boy. He was the guy that everyone liked to tease. Because he was home taught, the only people he knew were the ones that he went to church with. Even there I would see people being mean to him. Every time I saw th
20、at happening I knew in my heart that it was wrong. From that moment on I decided I would make an effort to be his friend. I started taking him somewhere with me and introducing him to people. I could tell I was making him so happy by just doing that. And I loved the fact that I was really making a d
21、ifference in his life. For a while people were giving me a bad time for my hanging around with him. But it didnt matter to me, because I knew that what I was doing was right.After a while I realized that he wasnt the kind of person everybody thought he was. And I was lucky to have him as a friend. A
22、nd to this day we are still really good friends. People have almost completely stopped making fun of him. But the strange thing is that he never changed. What had changed was the hearts of others around him.24. The author grew up in a family _.A. where he wanted to escape as soon as possible.B. wher
23、e he was taught strictly.C. where he learned to love people around him.D. where he wanted to eat as much as possible.25. What does the underlined word “tease” in the second paragraph mean?A. Laugh at. B. Care for. C. Think highly of. D. Make friends with.26. The guy was not accepted by people around
24、 because _.A. he was the kind of person who was selfish. B. he was taught in a different way.C. his parents couldnt afford his studies. D. he went to church every week himself.27. By writing the passage, the author wants to _.A. tell us how great he used to be. B. tell us his opinion about friendshi
25、p.C. encourage people to show love and kindness to others. D. explain to us what a real friend is.CWho give us life, raise us and are our constant support and well-wishers？Our mothers. Thats why millions of people across the world take Mothers Day as an opportunity to express thanks and send best wi
26、shes to their mums.However , the celebration of Mothers Day is not the recent thing that many believe it to be. It was the ancient Greeks who started the tradition by celebrating their annual Spring Festival in honor of Rhea, the mother of many gods and goddesses.Later, in the 1600s, Mothering Sunda
27、y came to be celebrated in England. On the fourth Sunday of Lent, children brought flowers and special fruitcakes to show their respect for their mothers. It may be the root of the modern Mothers Day.Thanks to the great efforts of Julia Ward Howe and Anna Jarvis, Mothers Day became an official festi
28、val in the US. It was celebrated on the second Sunday in May. Later, many countries began to celebrate this day as Mothers Day.Today, Mothers Day is an international festival honoring mothers. It is celebrated throughout the world in different ways. In western countries, the most common way is to tr
29、eat mothers with breakfast in bed. Kids often allow their mothers to sleep till late in the morning while they prepare their favorite breakfast with their fathers. Some also make handmade gifts or buy beautiful carnations(康乃馨 ). It is the day when you recognize your mothers contribution in your life
30、 and reward her, often with flowers and gifts. It complements(补充 ) Fathers Day, the celebration honoring fathers.Today, Mothers Day is a day celebrated on various days in many places around the world.28. Why do people across the world celebrate Mothers Day?A. Because they want to express thanks and
31、send best wishes to their mothers.B. Because they want to express thanks and send best wishes to Rhea.C. Because Mothers Day is an official festival in the US.D. Because Mothers Day is an international festival.39. The modern Mothers Day came from_.A. Greece B. China C. America D. England30. From th
32、e passage we can learn that _.A. Rhea is the mother of many gods and goddesses of England.B. many people wrongly believe Mothers Day has a short history.C. in America Mothers Day is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of Lent.D. on Mothers Day only fathers have to get up early to prepare breakfast.31. T
33、he passage mainly wants to tell us _.A. how to celebrate Mothers Day. B. what to do on Mothers Day.C. the historical change of Mothers Day. D. the meaning of Mothers Day. DSomewhere in the world, right now, students are hard at work in school. With over 190 nations spanning(跨越 ) the globes 24 time z
34、ones, students and their academic years come in a variety of forms. Heres an example of the typical school year in 13 nations throughout the world.Students in Australia attend school for 200 days a year. Their school year lasts from late January to middle December. Since Australia is in the southern
35、 hemisphere(半球 ), it experiences summer while its winter in the northern hemisphere. Summer vacation for Australian students is from middle December to late January. Their school year is divided into four terms, with each term lasting 9 to 11 weeks. Students then have two weeks of vacation between e
36、ach term. The typical school day is from 9 am to 3:30 pm, and lunch is eaten at school. Students are required to attend school for at least eleven years, but they usually attend for twelve years. The average class size is eighteen students and there are about six computers per classroom.School grade
37、s in Australia are called years. Kindergarten is the first year of formal schooling, followed by year 1 through year 6; secondary school is from year 7 to year 12. A 6 year old begins in year one, while an 18 year old finishes school by year 12. From year 1 to year 6, students spend about 12 hours a
38、 week working on math and English. Many schools integrate subjects, meaning they combine two or more academic subjects. For instance, your class is studying coral reefs(珊瑚礁 ). A non-integrated approach would have students study coral reefs only in science class. An integrated method incorporates mat
39、h, by taking measurements, for example, and language arts. Students would then use that information to write a report about coral reefs.32. When Australia is in winter, which season are we in?A. winter B. spring C. summer D. autumn33. Which of the following about Australian school years is TRUE?A. I
40、t lasts more than 45 weeks a year. B. Students can have about two-month holidays.C. There are many modern teaching tools. D. Each class can hold eighteen students.34. What can we learn from the passage?A. Students dont have to go to school at night. B. Students neednt eat at home at all.C. An eighte
41、en boy must go to year 12. D. There are 6 years spent in Kindergarten.35. What does the underlined word “integrate” mean in the third paragraph?A. They usually have lessons together. B. They combine classrooms to home.C. They usually hold a party together. D. They usually make subjects get together.
42、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。Ways to be thankful every day for what you haveBeing grateful leads to love, forgiveness and kindness. It means focusing on the positive instead of the bad things. 36 . Instead, you should make peace with the bad events, and not ru
43、n away from or avoid them. Here are some ways that can help you feel grateful.Keep a diaryWrite down the things that you are grateful for every day. 37 When youre depressed, just read the diary and youll realize that youre lucky, and have so many things to be grateful for.38 Somewhere, everyone has
44、contributed to your successes and failures. Thus, to pay back, you should do something for those less fortunate than you. Volunteer at old age homes, retirement homes, hospitals, etc. Give someone a free gift. Give someone good advice. Make people feel good, and youll feel grateful yourself.Learn to
45、 live in the moment39 Just take it easy and live in the present. You can change your future, but your present will never come back. So do what you want to do right now. You must never have too many regrets. Be grateful for today.Spend time with yourselfSpend some time alone, think carefully about yo
46、ur day, speak to your inner-self, and spend some time with nature and animals. 40 Instead, spending some time alone does. Thinking about life when youre alone makes you realize how grateful you need to be for everything you have.A. Give back something to the society.B. Learn to be grateful for your
47、good health.C. We are truly lonely when we lose our own partner.D. We are so worried about our future that we forget to live.E. Being surrounded by people in loud music doesnt weaken loneliness.F. It could be about an event, a funny incident, a memory, someone special, etc.G. But that doesnt mean th
48、at you have to ignore all negative things, like they never existed.第三部分 英语知识运用 (共两节，满分 45分)第 1 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(A、B、C、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。Micha Porat was driving through Miami Beach around midnight when he saw a small animal in the middle of the road.
49、 Even in the 41 , Porat could see the animal moving 42 . It was clearly alive. So he 43 and got out of his car.As a businessman, Porat also runs a 44 Instagram account(社交账户 ) called Gomi the Frenchie, which tracks the antics (滑稽动作 ) of his three-year-old French bulldog. Gomi has more than 87,000 45 , and they were about to come to the 46 of what turned out to be a partly blind and deaf Chihu
