1、20182019 学年第一学期半期考高二英语试题（考试时间：120 分钟 总分：150 分）本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分。第卷（选择题，共 100 分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分 30 分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。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. Whose book do
2、es Suzie have? A. Hannahs. B. Her mothers. C. Deborahs.2. How will the woman go to the town center? A. By train. B. By bus. C. By taxi.3. How many shirts will the man buy? A. Three. B. Five. C. Six.4. Who is Jack probably talking with? A. His mother. B. His teacher. C. His dentist.5. What will the b
3、oy probably do this weekend? A. Have a picnic. B. Learn about science. C. Study math by himself.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，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，各小题将给出 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 many people will there be in th
4、e party? A. Twelve. B. Fourteen. C. Twenty.7. Where will the party be held? A. In a park. B. At the office. C. At a co-workers house.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8. What did the man give the woman? A. A bill. B. A key card. C. Some money.9. What did the man enjoy about his trip? A. The room service. B. The he
5、lpful people. C. The pleasant weather.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. Why does Michael feel sorry? A. He is having a lot of problems.B. He forgot his grandmothers birthday. C. He hasnt called his grandmother for a long time.11. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Michaels birthday. B. Michaels
6、 grandfather. C. Michaels busy schedule.12. How does Michael probably feel about going to college? A. Worried. B. Confident. C. Disappointed.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. Where does the conversation take place? A. At a bank. B. At a drugstore. C. At a post office.14. Where is the mans mother? A. In Atl
7、anta. B. In St. Louis. C. In Memphis.15. Why is there extra cost for the man to pay? A. He is paying for overnight service.B. He is paying with a credit card.C. He has a fragile (易碎的) item.16. What is the man giving to his mother? A. A box of cookies. B. Some cash. C. A cup. 听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
8、17. What is the important weather news? A. There will be rain all night.B. There will be a storm this morning. C. There will be sunny skies tomorrow. 18. When will the storm pass? A. On Tuesday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday.19. Where is the tornado starting? A. In Tulsa. B. In Springfield. C. In Okl
9、ahoma City. 20. What supplies does the speaker suggest people prepare in the end? A. Umbrellas. B. Rain boots. C. Water and food.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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、 C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项。A2016 Exhibitions in the British MuseumSunken cities: Egypts lost worlds19 May 27
10、November 2016Sainsbury Exhibitions GalleryAdults1 6.50, Members/under 16s freeSunken under the sea for over a thousand years, two lost cities of ancient Egypt were lately rediscovered. Their amazing discovery is transforming our understanding of the deep connections between the great ancient civiliz
11、ations of Egypt and Greece. Their story is told for the first time in this exhibition.Francis Townes watercolours of Rome21 January 14 August 2016Room 90/ Open late FridaysFree, just drop inCome and experience 18th-century Rome through an astonishing series of watercolours not displayed together sin
12、ce 1805.Sicily: culture and conquest21 April 14 September 2016Room 35Tickets: Adults1 0, Members/under 16s freeThis exhibition tells Sicilys fascinating stories from the arrival of the Greeks and other settlers, to the extraordinary period of enlightenment(启蒙) under Norman rule in the 11th to 13th c
13、enturies.Early British exploration of the classical world14 March 27 July 2016Room 90a/ Open late FridaysFree, just drop inThis small display features a remarkable selection of drawings by British explorers and architects, who discovered and documented some of Sicilys best surviving classical sculpt
14、ure and architecture.21. Which place does Francis Townes works describe?A. Sicily. B. Rome. C. Egypt. D. France.22. What art works are housed in Room 90a?A. Sculptures. B. Watercolours. C. Drawings. D. Buildings.23. Which exhibition can you attend in October?A. Sunken cities: Egypts lost worlds. B.
15、Sicily: culture and conquest.C. Francis Townes watercolours of Rome.D. Early British exploration of the classical world.BJohn Adams took office in 1797. Two major issues marked Adams presidency. The first involved Americas relations with France.France helped America win its war for independence from
16、 Britain. The friendship formed during the war continued afterward when Thomas Jefferson served as Minister to Paris. Relations began to go bad as soon as he returned home. The man who replaced him openly supported the losing side in the French revolution. After the revolution succeeded, the new Fre
17、nch government demanded that he leave. Most Federalists(联邦主义者) didnt want good relationships with France. They searched for any signs of insult(侮辱) and any excuse to declare war.President Adams wanted to improve relations with France through negotiations (协商). Yet he said the United States would str
18、engthen its defenses. One incident, especially, brought the two nations close to war. Its known in American history books as the “ X, Y and Z Affair ”.President Adams had appointed three ministers to negotiate with the French government. French officials kept these three men waiting for several week
19、s. While they waited, they had a visit from three Frenchmen-later called X,Y and Z. X,Y and Z told the Americans that France would sign an agreement if the United States did three things. It had to lend the French government twelve million dollars. It had to apologize for anti-French statements in a
20、 recent message from President Adams to the American Congress. And it had to pay the French foreign minister 250,000 dollars.The American ministers were willing to pay. But they wanted to sign the agreement first. The French foreign minister refused. First the money, then the agreement. The Federali
21、sts finally had the excuse they were looking for. France had insulted the United States. The only answer was war.24. Why did America and France have a good relationship at first?A. Because Thomas Jefferson worked hard on it.B. America supported the French revolution.C. America and France often helpe
22、d each other.D. France helped America get away from Britain.25.What happened to the three ministers when they arrived in France?A. No one came to negotiate with them at first.B. They were treated very nicely.C. They were asked to apologize at once.D. They were watched over by three men.26. What was
23、the excuse that the Federalists found?A. France hurt the three ministers.B. France looked down upon the United States.C. France asked for too much money.D. France was unwilling to sign the agreement.27. What is the passage mainly about?A. The relations between France and the US.B. John Adams great a
24、chievement as President.C. How the war between the US and France started.D. How the friendship between the US and France started.CWhen Mark Levine, an English-language instructor at Beijings Minzu University of China, was first invited to attend a Chinese colleagues wedding in Jiangsu province in 20
25、17, his second year in China, the California native was ready to present a small decorative gift for the new couple as he used to do in the United States.However, his gesture suddenly didnt seem proper as he realized the Chinese at the ceremony had red envelopes filled with cash to present rather th
26、an a packed gift.“Its a little bit embarrassing when you present something that people didnt expect to receive on certain occasions,” Levine, who used to be a social worker in the US, told China Daily recently.“In the US, people do that as well but only for close relatives. People would normally giv
27、e things as presents, while here in China red envelopes are more commonly welcomed.”It was the first time the 66-year-old discovered the ceremonyincluding taboos(禁忌)in gift giving. He was not alone, as the recent argument following a British ministers visit to Taipei, Taiwan, revealed.British Minist
28、er of State for Transport Bar oness Susan Kramer presented a watch in January to Ko Wen-je, mayor of Taipei, when she visited the city, immediately sparking headlines as she broke a long-held taboo in Chinese culture.A clock or watch, or zhong in Mandarin, signifies “the end” in Chinese, and many as
29、sociate it with death. Therefore, giving someone, especially an elder, a clock or watch implies “your time is up”.Kramer later apologized for the gaffe（失礼）, but Ko was also blamed for his “rude” response as he told reporters that he had no use for the watch and would sell it for cash.However, some f
30、oreigners in China, such as Mark Dreyer, support Ko in this particular debate. “When I heard about the story, I felt embarrassed,” said Dreyer, a British citizen who has lived and worked in China since 2007. “After all, dont give clocks or watches to your hosts is on page 1 of most China travel guid
31、es. Im embarrassed by the lack of respect shown by the British for not even reading about the customs ahead of time.”28. What does the underlined word “that” in Paragraph3 refer to? A. Presenting gifts. B. Giving cash. C. Attending weddings. D. Receiving money. 29. How did the public view Kos respon
32、se to the gift?A. They considered it a smart move. B. They believed he had no other choice. C. They saw it as a rudeness. D. They thought it proper. 30. What was Dreyers attitude to the British Ministers gift?A. Negative. B. Supportive. C. Positive. D. Doubtful.31. What can we learn from the passage
33、?A. Presenting red envelopes is a bad custom in China.B. British know nothing about Chinese customs.C. Americans dont expect to receive cashes as gifts.D. Chinese dont expect to receive clocks as gifts.DThe function of education is to prepare children for life, so we ought to concentrate on teaching
34、 them really useful things. Here is what I think our schools should teach.Courtesy(礼貌)The sooner our young people learn this, the better. Politeness and consideration are the signs of civilization. In any case, a lot more can be accomplished by a smile and good manners than with a PhD（博士学位）.Managing
35、 MoneyLike it or not, for most of us, our adult lives will be consumed by the struggle for this. Is borrowing on a credit card a good thing? How do you live within your means? No one should be expected to pick this up after leaving school (or worse, after getting a job). We have a responsibility to
36、teach our young people this basic skill from the beginning.HealthKids should learn to take care of their bodies. They should know that if they eat junk food, they will become fat and unhealthy. They should be very clear about what happens to their bodies when they drink, smoke, or take drugs.Society
37、The idea here is that all of us are part of something much bigger. We have rights and responsibilities. We ought to understand what they are, and why they are that way. We have to know a little bit of our immediate history and geography, because we need to have a context in which to relate to the pe
38、ople around us.Are these subjects too “low-brow”? Perhaps. Dont get me wrong: science and literature are important. There will always be a place in the world for quantum (量子) physicists and Shakespearean scholars. But our schools cannot be designed to enable the best and the brightest to excel(胜出).
39、They must also equip the weakest among us to survive.32. What would be the best title for the passage? A. The Functions of Education B. Schooling for the FutureC. The Advantages of School Education D. Really Useful Schooling33. What can we infer from this passage?A. Courtesy is as important as acade
40、mic (学业的)achievement.B. Eating junk food is the most serious health problem at present. C. The present school education attaches too much importance to textbooks.D. Managing money will soon be included as a subject in the school.34. What does the underlined word “low-brow” in the last paragraph prob
41、ably mean?A. not demanding much intelligence to be understood B. not important C. not deserving much attention D. not practical35. What point of view does the author hold?A. Its of little importance to learn history and geography.B. Schools should meet the needs of both the best and the weakest.C. S
42、cience and literature are the most important for school education.D. students dont have to know about rights and responsibilities.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填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Many students have to live with roommates while going to school or university. Having a roommate can b
43、e one of the best experiences, or easily one of the worst 36 Follow these five tips to avoid the common mistakes that make good roommate relationships worseTalk things out 37 If something happens, sit down with your roommates and have a face-to-face conversationComplaining about your roommates behin
44、d their backs creates nothing but embarrassing situations and general unhappiness38 Some roommates become the best of friends, and some dont. Dont put pressure on yourself or your roommate to reach this level, especially when you first meet. Remember, you are trying to make a new friend, not scare y
45、our roommate away. And if your roommate doesnt end up being your best friend，there is no need to worry about itClean up after yourselfOr at least，keep your mess on your side 39 But being considerate with where you put your own stuff will help you avoid the argumentsAsk before you takeThis applies to
46、 food，clothes，supplies and anything else that you dont own. 40 Even if you both agree to share everything you should still askA. Communication is of vital importance B. Dont expect to be best friendsC. Rooms can be really easy for a mess to pile upD. If you want to have a good relationship with your
47、 roommate，it all starts with youE. Show your roommate that you have respect for his or her belongingsF. You dont need to keep the room clean and organized all the timeG. Not all roommates can become your best friends第三部分：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）阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A 、
48、B 、C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。After three months of staying in hospital, I got back home at last. My doctor advised me to have daily 41 to strengthen my body.On my first morning out, my neighbor George 42 and rolled down the window of his truck, “Does your car break down?” “No, just walking,” I replied.
49、“Get in. Ill give you a 43 ,” he said. I told him it was my doctors advice. I needed to regain my strength.Another day, it was the same story, 44 a different neighbor. When Georges cousin Carl stopped to pick me up, I politely refused, 45 I had to lose weight. “Year, thats what George said,” Carl said, “but I think its 46 for you to lose weight since you are not fat at all. We looked at each other 47 without saying anything. I climbed in,
