1、- 1 -2018-2019 学年度上学期瓦房店市高级中学十月份考试高二英语试卷第 I 卷 （共 70 分） 第一部分：听力（略）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）A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AIf you need to spend time on the road, its important to find ways to keep safe on your feet . Dont suppose its your right of way. Yes, yo
2、u might be crossing at the right place, at the right time, within the crosswalk area, but you are still exposed to danger. It could be a distracted driver, or a cyclist with a loose sense of traffic rules , so you could still get hurt. You can be in the right legally, but that wont be much help when
3、 youre in the hospital.Follow pedestrian(行人) signals. Just as drivers arent supposed to speed up to beat a light when crossing through an intersection, pedestrians need to take the same care when obeying their own signals. If the hand is flashing and the countdown is into single digits (数字), stay wh
4、ere you are. Trying to outrun the flashing hand is unsafe, especially as cars try to clear the intersection before the light turns redGive drivers enough time to stop when crossing. Dont suppose that drivers will jam on their brakes when you hit the crosswalk signals. Some provinces, such as Alberta
5、, issue （发出）a ticket if you dont give drivers enough time to brake.Cross quickly. Once youve followed all of the other rules, and it is safe to cross the street, dont then just wander along in front of six lanes (车道) of traffic. Theres no need to run or jog, but respect the drivers who respected you
6、 enough to stop for you.21. Who is the text intended for?- 2 -A. Drivers B. Cyclists C. Police D. Pedestrians22. What does the underlined word “distracted“ in Paragraph 1 mean?A. Considerate B. Strange C. Kind-hearted D. Absent-minded23. In what case would pedestrians in Alberta be fined?A. Racing a
7、gainst time with drivers B. Following crosswalk signalsC. Crossing the crosswalk area D. Walking outside six lanes24. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Rules for Traffic Police B. Tips to Keep Safe on Your FeetC. Things Every Driver Should Know D. Signals for Both Pedestrians and DriversB
8、The best bikes for the beginnersWhen it comes to purchasing your first bike, the choice is endless, making it tough to know what to go for. Here are the best buys on the market right now. 1. Boardman Cx CompThis is a cross-country bike, and its so multifunctional that you can handle any terrain(地势)
9、on it, making it a great choice for those wanting to try various cycling subjects.If you leave on the thick tires it comes with, it can ride on various paths and can even handle some less demanding mountain bike routes. Alternatively, put on thin, smooth tires and treat it as a road bike. It has a b
10、asket and comes with Shimano Sora gears (变速器)，which are outstanding for its price. 650, Halfords2. Planet X RT-58 v2Planet X is based in Yorkshire, which means youd probably have to buy this bike without seeing it. But its worth it, because this is an excellent machine at a lower price. Planet X is
11、a highly rated manufacturer and this model comes with Shimano Sora gears. 585, Planet X3. Specialized Allez E5Specialized is one of the biggest and most popular brands in cycling, and - 3 -this is its hugely popular primary road bike. It comes with solid components from front to back and youll look
12、great out on the road. 575, Evans Cycles4. Boardman Road Team CarbonIf you can push your budget further still, this bike is worth the extra investment. The frame is made entirely from carbon, which is lighter, faster and more comfortable than the composition metal models above and gives you an all-r
13、ound and more enjoyable ride. 800, Halfords25. What is special about Boardman Cx Comp?A. Its Shimano Sora gears. B. Its various functions.C. Its reasonable price. D. Its firm tires. 26. Which one has the lowest price but with Shimano Sora gears?A. Specialized Allez E5. B. Planet X RT-58 v2.C. Boardm
14、an CX Comp. D. Boardman Road Team Carbon. 27. The passage is likely to appear in _.A. a book review B. a science reportC. a vehicle advertisement D. a sports magazineCIn high school I was very shy, content to hang around with my small group of friends and to concentrate on my courses. I was quickly
15、labeled a “brain.“ I did so well that by the end of senior year I had perfect grades and enough college credits to give up an entire quarter of coursework.But in early June of senior year, the principal called me into his office. He asked me to give a speech at graduation. I was surprised to look at
16、 him, my heart thumping. This was the reward for my hard work? I murmured something and fled the office, blaming myself for staying away from physics, a subject sure to have broken up my perfect record. I finally agreed to a compromise. I would share the honor with five other students. I agreed to i
17、ntroduce my friend Judy, who would then give her own, - 4 -full-length speech. Graduation day soon arrived, Id been practicing my speech for days, and I had it memorized. The first half hour of the ceremony passed in a blur, and then my moment came. My name was announced. I managed to reach the stag
18、e without falling down. I faced my classmates. My voice trembled a little, but mostly it was clear and strong. But within seconds, I was done and heading back to my seat. I accomplished something Id never dreamed of I spoke in front of hundreds of people.Although I didnt realize it at the time, the
19、successful completion of that speech gave me the confidence to take part in class at college, to give oral reports, and to eventually break free of my shyness. I never would have chosen to give a speech at graduation or ever. But Im glad I did. I no longer hesitate when Im faced with the prospect of
20、 doing something I feared. I know it may very well turn out to be one of my shining moments.28. Why was the writer called a “brain“?A. She was the most intelligent student. B. She was the head of her small group. C. She was a bookworm all the time.D. She did more coursework for good grades. 29. What
21、 can we learn from the second paragraph?A. She ruined her health by studying hard. B. She got the reward as was expected. C. She was grateful for giving a speech. D. She wasnt good at physics at school. 30. How did the author feel at the beginning of the graduation speech?A. Excited. B. Moved.C. Sca
22、red. D. Embarrassed31. What did the speech bring to the author at last?A. She had nothing to fear in life,- 5 -B. She won enough college credits.C. She got rid of her sense of shyness.D. She desired to become a speaker. DIt is quite reasonable to blame traffic jams, the cost of gas and the great spe
23、ed of modern life, but manners on the road are becoming horrible. Everybody knows that the nicest men would become fierce tigers behind the wheel. It is all right to have a tiger in a cage, but to have one in the drivers seat is another matter altogether.Road politeness is not only good manners, but
24、 good sense too. It takes the most cool-headed drivers great patience to give up the desire to beat back when forced to face rude driving. On the other hand, a little politeness goes a long way towards reducing the possibility of quarrelling and fighting. A friendly nod or a wave of thanks in answer
25、 to an act of politeness helps to create an atmosphere of good will and calm so necessary in modern traffic condition. But such behaviors of politeness are by no means enough. Many drivers nowadays dont even seem able to recognize politeness when they see it.However, misplaced politeness can also be
26、 dangerous. Typical examples are the driver who waves a child crossing the street at a wrong place into the path of oncoming cars that may be not able to stop in time. The same goes for encouraging old ladies to cross the road wherever and whenever they want to. It always amazes me that the highways
27、 are not covered with the dead bodies of these grannies (奶奶).An experienced driver, whose manners are faultless, told me it would help if drivers learnt to correctly join in traffic stream without causing total blockages that give rise to unpleasant feelings. Unfortunately, modern drivers cant even
28、learn to drive. Years ago, experts warned us that the fast increase of the car ownership would demand more give-and-take from all road users. It is high time for all of us to take this message to heart.32. According to the passage, troubles on the road are often caused by .- 6 -A. road conditions B.
29、 the speed of modern lifeC. the large number of cars D. the behavior of the drivers33.In the writers opinion, .A. drivers should show road politeness properly.B. strict traffic rules are badly neededC. unskillful drivers should be punishedD. drivers should avoid traffic jams34. What is the best titl
30、e of the passage?A. Road Politeness B. Traffic ProblemsC. Bad Manners on the Road D. Good Drivers and Bad Driver35. According to the writer, a good driver should_.A. beat back when forced to face rude drivingB. encourage old ladies to cross the roads whenever they want to.C. be able to recognize pol
31、iteness when he sees itD. join in traffic stream quickly however other people feel 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。How we feel about ourselves can influence how we live our lives._36_Theyre more likely to ask for help and support from friends and family when they
32、 need it. People who believe they can accomplish goals and solve problems are more likely to do well in school. Having good self-esteem allows you to accept yourself and live life to the fullest._37_If you want to improve your self-esteem, here are some steps: View mistakes as learning opportunities
33、. Accept that youll make mistakes because everyone does. Mistakes are part of learning. Try to stop thinking negative thoughts about yourself. If you are used to - 7 -focusing on your shortcomings, start thinking about positive aspects of yourself that outweigh(超过) them._38_ Try new things. Experime
34、nt with different activities that will help you get in touch with your talents. Then take pride in new skills you develop. _39_ If you realize that youre unhappy with something about yourself that you can change, then start today. If its something you cant change( like your height),then start to wor
35、k toward loving yourself the way you are. Take pride in your opinions and ideas. Dont be afraid to voice them. _40_ Tutor a classmate whos having trouble, help clean up your neighborhood, or volunteer your time in some other way. Feeling like youre making a difference and that your help is valued ca
36、n do wonders to improve self-esteem.Self-esteem plays a role in almost everything you do. It takes some work to develop good self-esteem, but once you do its a skill youll have for life.A. Make a contributionB. Why is self-esteem important?C. How can you increase your self-esteem?D. Aim for accompli
37、shments rather than perfection.E. Recognize what you can change and what you cant.F. People with good self-esteem have better relationships.G. Each day, write down three things about yourself that make you happy.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（A、B、C 和
38、 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上涂黑。One day, the sewer line( 污水管道) under our house burst open. My first reaction was to _1_ the pipe repairer, but when he heard what was on, he _2_. - 8 -He did , however, recommend someone. I made the call, _3_ the man to complain about such a terrible job. _4_, he simply asked, “
39、 The _5_?”And that was it. An hour later, Steve arrived in his truck. He looked exactly like what I had imagined: rough and bearlike. I _6_ as he walked down into the damp depths. A few moments later he _7_, saying, “ Yep. Its broken.”“ Can you fix it ?” I asked with a mixture of doubt and_8_.Steve
40、looked at me as if scolding me for lack of _9_, saying, “ Sure.” Then he told me that he _10_ to tear up the street to the main sewer line.“ How long will all this take?” I asked“ I should have it done by evening.” I didnt _11_ to watch the digging. All I wanted to leave, go somewhere, and, upon my
41、_12_, have everything the way it was before the damage.I felt somewhat _13_ upon driving off in my clean vehicle, leaving Steve such a(n) _14_ task. I went into town and visited a few friends. _15_, around 6 pm , my curiosity got the better of me. I went home, and there was a sweeter_16_ I never saw
42、: an area of newly- covered street across my front lawn(草坪). I opened the underground room door and - all was _17_ and dry.I sat down and thought about Steve- big and rough Steve, and how people , upon seeing him, might judge him. His good job taught me a lesson. Never judge people by their _18_. An
43、d I was taken by the very idea that, Whatever might happen to a(n) _19_ homeowner, there is somebody who is skilled in its solution. If thats not reason for _20_, Im not sure what is.41. A. visit B. call C. ask D. blame42. A. apologized B. refused C. complained D. shouted 43. A. requiring B. telling
44、 C. forcing D. expecting 44. A. Instead B. Therefore C. Again D. Then45. A. direction B. payment C. address D. problem46.A. remained B. watched C. hesitated D. followed47. A. arrived B. stayed C. nodded D. appeared- 9 -48 .A. hope B. anxiety C. pleasure D. disappointment49. A. wisdom B. strength C.
45、faith D. energy50. A. used B. failed C. struggled D. needed51. A. decide B. volunteer C. want D. agree52. A. return B. repair C. check D. arrival53. A. nervous B. comfortable C. relaxed D. guilty54. A. dangerous B. dirty C. urgent D. meaningless55. A. Instantly B. Thankfully C. Eventually D. Unconsc
46、iously56. A. situation B. phenomenon C. environment D. sight57. A. warm B. tidy C. new D. empty58. A. appearance B. job C. word D. action59. A. helpless B. tough C. strict D. amused60. A. surprise B. consideration C. appreciation D. excitement第 II 卷（非选择题 共 50 分）注意：将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。第二节（共 10 小题；每小题
47、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。The local university blood center had a blood drive today. Almost 300 people showed up, but about 50 _61_ ( reject) for various medical reasons. Fifty _62_ (other) left because the lines were moving so slowly . _63_ first thing the volunteers ha
48、d to do, of course, was fill out a form. When they finished filling out the form, they waited _64_a nurse called _65_( they) to her desk. The average adult body _66_ ( contain) about one gallon of blood. The volunteers can give1/8 gallon _67_ a time. Before leaving, they received a sheet of _68_(ins
49、truct) including: Do not lift any heavy object within 12 hours; do not smoke within at least 30 minutes; do not do so much activity within24 hours. “ I wish I _69_( can) hug and kiss all the volunteers that are here today,” said a doctor. “ Their blood is _70_ ( actual) saving lives, helping other people
