1、- 1 -黑龙江省牡丹江市第一高级中学 2018-2019 学年高二英语上学期期中试题第一节：单项选择（共 10 小题，每小题 2 分，满分 20 分）1. What about _Carnival in Rio, Brazil this year?Cool! It was _ great fun.A. / ; / B. the; a C. the; / D. /; a2. Ann showed much musical talent from an early age._. After all, both her parents are famous singers.A. It is in
2、her blood B. Good for her C. Thats quite something D. Its hard to believe3. Think about it twice, _ I think, you may change your mind.A. so B. but C. or D. and 4. We cant _you a window seat on Nov. 15 if you dont book in advance.A. solve B. earn C. offer D. guarantee 5. Tom _much since he graduated
3、from university.A. changed B. had changed C. has changed D. have changed 6. BRIC, an organization _Brazil, Russia, India and China, will play a more and more important part in the international stage.A. made up for B. consisted of C. made up of D. made up 7. Students, being able to speak another lan
4、guage fluently, have a great_ over others when youre looking for a job in 2012.A. effect B. chance C. importance D. advantage8. He was busy writing a story, only _ once in a while to smoke a cigarette.A. to stop B. having stopped C. to have stopped D. stopping 9. This is the best way they have found
5、 _ the problem _at present.- 2 -A. settling; discussed B. to settle; being discussedC. settling; to discuss D. to settle; discussing10.Do you have any idea _ they have in common in taste?A. where B. how C. what D. when第二节：阅读理解 (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。并在答题卡上将该选
6、项涂黑。AEven before my father left us, my mother had to go back to work to support our family. Once I came out of the kitchen, complaining, “ Mum, I cant peel potatoes. I have only one hand.”Mum never looked up from sewing. “ You get yourself into that kitchen and peel those potatoes,” she told me. “ A
7、nd dont ever use that as an excuse for anything again!”In the second grade, our teacher lined up my class on the playground and had each of us race across the monkey bars, swinging from one high steel rod to the next. When it was my turn, I shook my head. Some kids behind me laughed, and I went home
8、 crying.That night I told Mum about it. She hugged me, and I saw her “well see about that” look. The next afternoon, she took me back to school. At the deserted playground, mum looked carefully at the bars.“ Now, pull up with your right arm,” she advised. She stood by as I struggled to lift myself w
9、ith my right hand until I could hook the bar with my other elbow. Day after day we practiced, and she praised me for every rung I reached.Ill never forget the next time, crossing the rungs; I looked down at the kids who were standing with their mouths open.One night, after a dance at my new junior h
10、igh, I lay in bed sobbing. I could hear Mum came into my room. “ Mum,” I said, weeping, “ None of the boys would dance with me.”- 3 -For a long time, I didnt hear anything. Then she said, “Oh, honey, someday youll be beating those boys off with a bat.” Her voice was faint and cracking. I peeked out
11、from my covers to see tears running down her cheeks. Then I knew how much she suffered on my behalf. She had never let me see her tears.11. Which of the following expressions can be used most suitably to describe Mums attitude when she made the child peel potatoes?A. Cruel B. Serious C. Strict D. Co
12、ld12. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 imply?A. Mum believed every aim could be achieved if you stuck to it.B. The race across monkey bars was not difficult enough for a child to give up.C. Mum was determined to prove she herself was better than the teacher.D. What the child had said
13、 brought Mum great attraction and curiosity.13. When the child looked down at the kids, they were standing with their mouths open because _.A. they felt sorry for what they had done before.B. they were afraid the author might fall off and get hurt.C. they wanted to see what the author would do on th
14、e bars.D. they were astonished to find the authors progress.14. The most probable conclusion we can draw after reading the passage is _.A. the last incident was sad enough to make Mum weep B. the childs experience reminded Mum of that of her own C. Mum could solve any problem except the one in the l
15、ast paragraphD. Mum suffered more in the process of the childs growth actuallyBBasic PhotographyThis is an eight-hour course for beginners who want to learn how to use a 35mm camera. The teacher will cover such areas as kinds of film, light, and lenses(镜头). Bring your own 35mm camera to the class.-
16、4 -Course Charge: $150Jan. 10, 12, 17, 19, Tues. but the fact is that many of them regarded marriage as their only chance to gain independence from their parents, to have a provider, or to be assured of a good place in society. A couple of generations ago, an old maid of twenty-five did not have muc
17、h to look forward to, she was more or less fated to remain with her parents or to live in some relatives home where she would help with the chores and the children. Not so any more. In the first place, women remain young much longer than they used to, and an unmarried woman of twenty-eight or thirty
18、 does not feel that her life is over. Besides, since she is probably working and supporting herself, she is free to marry only when and if she chooses. As a result, todays women tend(倾向) to marry later in life. They have fewer children or none at allif they prefer to devote themselves to their profe
19、ssion. The result is a decline in the birthrate.The new role that women have developed for themselves has changed family life. Children are raised differently; they spend more time with adults who are not their parents: baby sitters, day-care center personnel, relatives, or neighbors. Whether they g
20、ain or lose in the process is a hotly debated question. Some child experts believe that young children must spend all their time with their mother if they are to grow sound in body and mind. Others think that children get more from a mother who spends with them “quality time” (a time of - 6 -fun and
21、 relaxation set aside for them) rather than hours of forced and unhappy baby sitting. And many child psychologists point out that children kept in day-care centers every day are brighter than those raised at home. No matter what it is, one thing about child-raising to be certain of is that the longe
22、r the child is with the mother, the better.18It can be concluded from the passage that_.A. women today have developed a new role in family lifeB. the birthrate is declining as a result of womens pursuit (追求) of careersC. women have always been dependent on their parents even after marriageD. childre
23、n must spend all their time with their mother if they are to grow sound19The change in womens attitude towards marriage results in all of the following EXCEPT _.A. more and more women quit (leave) jobs to take care of their children at homeB. women today tend to marry later than they didC. women hav
24、e less time to raise childrenD. more and more families remain childless20People have different opinions over the question as to_.A. how children should be raisedB. where children should be raisedC. whether children should stay with their parentsD. how long children should stay with their parents21Th
25、e author suggests that_.A. working women should not have childrenB. children should be kept in day-care centers all the timeC. young children should stay with their mother as long as possibleD. women should leave their work to look after their children at homeD- 7 -Sports can help you keep fit and g
26、et in touch with nature. However, whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should be aware that your sport of choice might have great influence on the environment. Some sports are resource-hungry. Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but
27、 also tons of water. Besides, all sorts of chemicals and huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses(球场)in good condition. This causes major environmental effects. For example, in the dry regions of Portugal and Spain, golf is often held responsible for serious water shortage in some local a
28、reas. There are many environment-friendly sport. Power walking is one of them that you could take up today. You dont need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes; and you dont have to worry about resources and your purse. Simple and free, power walking can also keep you fit. If you walk re
29、gularly, it will be good for your heart and bones. Experts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make you feel less anxious, sleep well and have better weight control. Whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener by using environment-friendly equipment and buying products made from r
30、ecycled materials. But the final goal should be “green gyms”. They are better replacements for traditional health clubs and modern sports centers. Members of green gyms play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other open spaces. There is no special requirement for you to start your membership. An
31、d best of all, its free. 22.Which of the following is the author most probably in favor of? A. Cycling around a lake. B. Motor racing in the desert. C. Playing basketball in a gym. D. Swimming in a sports center. 23.What do we know about golf from the passage? A. It is popular in Portugal and Spain.
32、 B. It causes water shortages around the world. C. It pollutes the earth with chemicals and wastes. D. It needs water and electricity to keep its courses green. - 8 -24.The author uses power walking as an example mainly because_. A. it is an outdoor sport B. it improves our health C. it uses fewer r
33、esources D. it is recommended by experts 25.The author writes the passage to_. A. show us the function of major sports B. encourage us to go in for green sportsC. discuss the major influence of popular sports D. introduce different types of environment-friendly sports 第三节：完形填空（共 20 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 3
34、0 分）阅读下面短文, 从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中，选出可以填入空白的最佳选项。“My names Jim Shelley and I am an addict (有瘾的人) ”With these words I began to 26 the problem, the problem of my telephone addiction. I used to call people 27 , from the moment I woke up to the time I went to sleep. I 28 to be phoned, I wanted to pho
35、ne. Just one more call.It started sociallya few calls each day. It seemed 29 , just a quick chat. Gradually though, the 30 got worse. Soon it was 31 use, until, finally, addiction.And it began to affect my 32 . During the day I would disappear for 33 call. If I couldnt make a call, I spent the whole
36、 time waiting for the phone to ring. Getting more and more 34 , in the end, I would ring someone, then someone else, 35 myself just one more call.I was phoning people and 36 messages to make sure 37 calls would see me through the day. I used to arrive at friends homes and before the door was closed,
37、 go straight for the phone with the 38 “Is it OK if I just use the phone?” At work, I became 39 when my fellow workers tried to 40 me from using the phone. And one day I hit my boss (with the phone). Finally the police caught me 41 a phone box that had taken my last one pound coin, and I was 42 to s
38、ee a psychiatrist(心理医生).- 9 -I havent 43 a phone in the house for three weeks now, and its several days 44 I used a phone box. I try not to watch TV because there are 45 people on it making phone calls. My name is Jim Shelley and I am an addict.26. A. face B. find C. accept D. notice27. A. now and t
39、hen B. all the time C. at home D. at work28. A. tried B. asked C. waited D. invited29. A. polite B. important C. fine D. special30. A. condition B. situation C. result D. effect31. A. frequent B. regular C. unusual D. particular32. A. friends B. study C. family D. work33. A. a quick B. a secret C. a
40、n expected D. an extra34. A. hopeful B. delighted C. frightened D. anxious35. A. forcing B. telling C. giving D. limiting36. A. leaving B. taking C. passing D. recording37. A. long B. immediate C. enough D. surprising38. A. saying B. demands C. wish D. words39. A. careful B. mad C. determined D. hel
41、pless40. A. save B. reduce C. protect D. stop41. A. destroying B. using C. stealing D. emptying42. A. offered B. guided C. ordered D. reminded43. A. missed B. had C. received D. fixed44. A. as B. when C. if D. since45. A. always B. just C. more D. different第四节：单句语法填空（共 10 小题，每小题 2 分，满分 20 分）46.The m
42、achine needs _ (repair).47.John pretended _ (sleep) when his wife came back.48.The boys returned, their face _ (cover) with sweat.49.He devoted himself to _(teach) deaf and blind children.50.With the guide _(lead) the way, we set off into the dark night.51.Weather _(permit), we are going to visit yo
43、u tomorrow.- 10 -52.We hurried to the airport, only _ (tell) that the flight had been canceled.53._ (compare) with his room, my room is even smaller.54._ (make) this cake, you need 2 eggs, 175g sugar and 175g flour.55.The ability _ (express) an idea is as important as the idea itself.第六节：单词拼写（共 10 个
44、小题，每小题 1.5 分；满分 15 分）56.The statement is highly _(令人困惑的).57.He is _(遭受) from headaches because of the accident.58.Many roads are in bad c_（状况） and accidents are frequent.59.I am writing in r_（回应）to your advertisement for a temporary position as a writer.60.Youre required in well-known clothes shop w
45、ith good pay and short-term renewable c_（合同）.61.I would be very g_（感激） if you could send me more information about the post available.62. Since 1978, the amount of money _(可获得的)to buy books has fallen by 17%63. Sir Robert made his a_（宣告） after talks with the President.64. Few guitarists can sing as
46、well as they can play; Eddie, however, is an _（例外）65. He built up a reputation as_(棘手的) businessman第七节：改错假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌的以下作文。文中共有 10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误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：多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。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。-
47、 11 -Im glad to hear that you are interesting in my city. As you read online, great changes have been taken place in our country. It is more convenient to live in the city than before. Private cars were everywhere now. Lots of people shop on Internet, that is especially popular among young people. W
48、hats more, people are paying more attention on their health. You can find more people in the park or in their neighborhood, doing exercises. Even young people are paying lots of attention to their diet. All in all, our city looks very differently. I hope that they will be able to visit my city this summer holiday. Im looking forward to show you around our city.Best wishes!Yours,Li Hua第八节：书面表达（满分 25 分）假定你是李华，上周应留学生朋友 Leslie 的邀请，你去听了一场音乐会，你打算教他认识中国汉字以示感谢。
