1、2018 学年第一学期高二年级英语期中考试试题卷2018.11第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 35 分）第一节（共 10 个小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 25 分）AJohn H. Johnson was born in a black family in Arkansas city in 1918. His father died in an accident when John was six. He was reaching the high school age, but his hometown offered no high school for blacks.Fortunat
2、ely he had a strong-willed caring mother. John remembered that his mother told him many times, “Son, you can be anything you want really to be if you just believe.” She told him not to depend on others, including his mother. “You have to earn success, ” she said. “All the people who work hard dont s
3、ucceed, but the only people who do succeed are those who work hard.”These words came from a woman with less than a third grade education. She also knew that believing and hard work dont mean everything. So she worked hard as a cook for two years to save enough to take her son, who was then 15, to Ch
4、icago.Chicago in 1933 was not the promised land that black southerners were looking for. Johns mother and stepfather could not find work. But here John could go to school, and here he learned the power of wordsas an editor of the newspaper and yearbook at Du Sable High School. His wish was to publis
5、h a magazine for blacks.While others discouraged him, Johns mother offered him more words to live by. “Nothing beats a failure but a try.” She also let him pawn(典当)her furniture to get the $ 500 he needed to start the Negro magazine.It is natural that difficulties and failures followed John closely
6、until he became very successful. He always keeps his mothers words in mind. “Son, failure is not in your vocabulary!”Now John H. Johnson is one of the 400 richest people in Americaworth $ 150 million.1. Johns mother decided to move to Chicago because _.A. his father died when John was very youngB. l
7、ife was too hard for them to stay on in their hometownC. John needed more education badlyD. there were no schools for blacks in their hometown2. Johns mother _.A. didnt believe in or depend on othersB. thought one could be whatever one wanted to beC. believed one would succeed without working hardD.
8、 thought no one could succeed without working hard3. The story mainly tells us _.A. how John H. Johnson became successfulB. about the mental support Johns mother gave himC. about the importance of a good educationD. about the key to success for blacksBOne of Americas best-known artist colonies，the M
9、acDowell Colony，will turn 110 next year. It is a place where artists of all types can sweep away distractions (令人分心的事物) and just create.MacDowells operations are funded by foundations, corporations and individuals. Writers, composers, photographers, filmmakers and sculptorsboth famous and unknowncom
10、pete for the 32 free studios at the place. Once accepted，an artist can stay for as little as a couple of weeks，or as long as a couple of months.When they arrive, artists find a kind of isolation(隔绝) hard to find in our world. Theres no phone. No fax. No friends. No family. It s just a cabin in the s
11、nowy woods.Writer Emily Raboteau lives in New York City. She came to MacDowell to work on a novel. She received a desk, chairs, pencil and paper-and ice grippers. The walk from one isolated，oneroom studio to another is icy, so colony residents (居住的人) fasten the ice grippers to the bottom of their sh
12、oes.Another colony resident, Belfast composer Elaine Agnew, plays a piece called To a Wild Rose, written by Edward MacDowell. She says its so famous that every pianist in the world has played the tune. A hundred years ago，MacDowell owned the land where the colony now sits. He liked its isolation and
13、 his ability to get work done there. After his death, his wife, Marion, encouraged other artists to come.And for the last century, artists have accepted the invitation, coming to step outside of their daily lives for a short time. Privacy is respected, but cooperation and discussion is common.Screen
14、writer Kit Carson-who wrote Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 and the film adaptation of Sam Shepherds play Paris, Texas-has visited MacDowell twice. He says that the interdisciplinary(学科间的) discussion there is valuable.“You sit around at dinner, talking, and then somebody runs off and brings you back some
15、stuff and shows it to you, ”he says.“That, I didnt realize, was part of the magic here, because people are really open to showing their opinions here.”4. What do the colony residents have in common? A. They usually stay in the colony for months.B. They are already famous in their own field. C. They
16、are not disturbed by the outside world.D. They find it hard to survive the loneliness. 5. Why does the author mention Elaine Agnew?A. To show the wide range of the residents.B. To admire her great musical talent. C. To introduce the origin of the colony.D. To show respect for MacDowell. 6. Where doe
17、s the magic of the MacDowell Colony lie according to Kit Carson?A. It values work-play balance.B. It has an idea-sharing atmosphere.C. It encourages privacy greatly.D. It has a homely feel. 7. What would be the best title for the text?A. Happy artistsB. Wonderland for artistsC. Power of isolation D.
18、 Creativity at work CBritish shoppers buy 2.15 million tons of clothing and shoes annually, yet UK citizens have an estimated 30 billion worth of unused clothing gathering dust at the back of the wardrobe(衣柜)But new technology could see the end of that, with the garments themselves giving owners a g
19、entle reminder of their existence. “Smart clothes”could help us clear out our wardrobes by sending messages or tweeting us if they havent been worn for a good while. If these alerts are ignored, the garments will get in touch with a clothing charity and ask to be reused, with an organization automat
20、ically sending out donation information. They could also be programmed to put themselves up for auction(拍卖) on eBay.Academics at Birmingham City University are developing the “connected wardrobe” to encourage more suitable clothes consumption(消费). The concept sees garments tagged (给加标签) using washab
21、le contactless technology.Mark Brill, senior lecturer at Birmingham City University, said,“Think of the surprise when an owner suddenly receives bids for items that they didnt know were in their wardrobe.” “The connected wardrobe is a practical, pleasant concept to encourage people to think about th
22、eir clothing consumption. Finally, I hope it will encourage more appropriate fashion consumption,”he added.“Perhaps we can even move away from the idea of ownershipof clothing. When weve worn them enough, the items will pass themselves on to their next keeper.”It follows in the footsteps of the “Int
23、ernet of Things”- a concept that sees ordinary household items connecting to the Internet in order to share information. From adjusting your alarm clock to monitoring the temperature of your home, the Internet is changing the way we live. Now, the “Internet of Clothes” will see that neglected garmen
24、ts will tweet and text the owners “asking” to be worn depending on the weather and frequency of wear. Clothes will keep track of other information such as who owned them previously, as well as how much they originally cost, who made them and how much the worker was paid for them.8. What does the und
25、erlined words “tweeting us” mean?A. getting in touch with us B. making short high sound to remind us C. giving us information through the InternetD. making a call to us 9. How does Mark Brill find the “connected wardrobe” ?A. It helps people buy cheaper clothes.B. It changes peoples shopping habits.
26、C. It contributes to right consumption attitudes.D. It improves peoples consuming confidence. 10. What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. Weather affects the connected wardrobe. B. Clothes are sold online at a low price. C. Much information can be found from clothes.D. The Internet is a pla
27、ce to share items. 第二节：任务型阅读（共 5 个小题；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。Easy Ways to Keep Your Brain SharpEveryone is forgetful, but as we age, we start to feel like our brains are slowing down a bitand that can be a very annoying thing. 11 Read on for some techniques worth try
28、ing.12 People who regularly made plans and looked forward to upcoming events had a 50 percent reduced chance of Alzheimers disease (早老性痴呆症), according to a recent study. 13 Something as simple as setting a goal to have a weekly coffee date with a friend will do. Theres evidence that people who have
29、a purpose in life or who are working on long or short-term goals appear to do better. In other words, keep your brain looking forward.Go for a walkMildly raised glucose (葡萄糖) levels can harm the area of the brain that helps you form memories and physical activity can help get blood glucose down to n
30、ormal levels. In fact, exercise produces chemicals that are good for your brain. 14 Learn something newTake a Spanish class online, join a drawing club, or learn to play cards. A study found that mental stimulation limits the weakening effects of aging on memory and the mind. But the best thing for
31、your brain is when you learn something new and are physically active at the same time. 15 Or go dancing with your friends.A. Focus on the future.B. This can be especially harmful to the aged.C. It should be something like learning gardening.D. So take a few minutes each day to think about your futur
32、e. E. But dont worry if your schedule isnt filled with life-changing events.F. Luckily, research shows there is a lot you can do to avoid those moments.G. In other words, when you take care of your body, you take care of your brain.第二部分 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）Last autumn as I lay on the oper
33、ating room table after having my kidney stone(肾结石) removed, I began to feel myself slowly regaining my 16 . I could see nothing but darkness. I had a powerful feeling that 17 was with me. I felt my grandmothers presence with me as if she were still 18 and in this room. In my mind I said, “Grandma, I
34、 heard your 19 .” “Kitty, I am right here. Its OK. Just hold on.” She kept 20 this to me over and over again until I opened my 21 to a kind recovery room nurse.I told her that this 22 had happened many times during my anesthesia(麻醉). It seemed as if she had 23 this type of thing before and told me i
35、t was all in my 24 . I told her that my grandma 25 stayed with me just now, but she said that was just a side effect of the anesthesia. However, I didnt think so. I believed that my grandma had been 26 about me, and she may have been helping me come out of the 27 . My grandma, who passed away years
36、ago, used to tell us to hold on whenever we were having a hard time. Frequently my husband and I were 28 challenges. We worked late and we often 29 to make money. The “hold on” I heard in hospital might have 30 meanings. Hold on to hope, hold on to faith and hold on for the future. Things will get b
37、etter 31 you hold on. Perhaps she was telling me that she would always be there 32 me, and offering encouragement to 33 the darkness. “Hold on” makes us stay 34 facing these challenges. When we35 any difficulty, I always think of my grandma saying “Hold on!”16. A. eyesight B. emotion C. senses D. st
38、rengths17 A. anyone B. someone C. everyone D. nobody18. A. confused B. content C. lively D. alive19. A. voice B. news C. breath D. sound20. A. exposing B. focusing C. whispering D. demanding21. A. mouth B. heart C. hands D. eyes22. A. accident B. experience C. approach D. memory23. A. crowded in B.
39、made out C. heard of D. picked out24. A. imagination B. movement C. inspiration D. explanation25. A. curiously B. indeed C. constantly D. particularly26. A. concerned B. upset C. optimistic D. cautious27. A. question B. spot C. operation D. scene28. A. equipped with B. associated with C. convinced o
40、f D. faced with29. A. arranged B. struggled C. rejected D. contributed30. A. different B. simple C. brief D. good31. A. even if B. in case C. as though D. as long as32. A. supporting B. informing C. blaming D. astonishing33. A. delight B. ignore C. avoid D. fight34. A. pessimistic B. negative C. pos
41、itive D. objective35. A. get over B. meet with C. turn down D. break down 第三部分：翻译填空，或用所给词或词组的正确形式填空（共 15 题；每小题 1 分, 满分 15分）36. The newly published book, which refers to basic English grammar, _ _ _ (intend for ) beginners. 37. Its no use _ _ (和某人争论) him. He wont change his mind.38. Fortunately, we a
42、re studying in classrooms _ _ (equip with) air conditioning. 39. Actually, you can _ _ (增强)your health by running every morning.40. She cares much about her appearance and is _ _(对挑剔) her clothes.41. His humorous acting could always put the audience _ _ (舒适; 自在)and they felt more content with their
43、lives. 42. The new aircraft carrier was put to use to _ our country _ (防御; 保卫)possible attacks. 43. You _ _ _ (很有可能)succeed if you put your heart into whatever you do. 44. Tom, _(代表)his class, joined in the sports meeting. . 45. With his attention _ _ (focus on) finding a solution to the problem, he
44、 didnt notice the teacher approaching. 46. I hope all the students will keep themselves _ _ (远离; 不受影响) tobacco and alcohol. 47. He _ _ (slide into) the classroom through the back door when the teacher turned his back to the students. 48. The heavy fire _ _(切断联系) the whole town from the outside world
45、, ruining almost everything in it. 49. _ himself _ (摆脱) the bad habits has made him a better boy. 50. -What do you suppose has made her look so upset? - _ _ (misunderstand) by her best friend. 第四部分 写作（满分 40 分）第一节 应用文写作(满分 15 分) 假如你是李华, 你的笔友 Eric 想了解你校学生毕业后如何处理旧书。请你给他写封回信，介绍你校学生会开展的“绿色离校(Be a Green S
46、chool-leaver)”旧书回收项目。内容包括：1 回信的目的；2 具体的做法；3 实施的效果。注意：1. 词数 80 左右；2. 可适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。第二节 概要写作（满分 25 分）阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇 60 词左右的内容概要。Teaching Is “One of the Least Popular Jobs in the UK”The UK government has just published a report on the future of secondary school teaching, and the conclusion of the re
47、port is that many secondary schools now face great difficulties in finding people who want to be teachers. Since the 1980s, the number of graduates who would “seriously consider” teaching as a career has fallen sharply, from 64% in 1982 to just 17% today. The report suggests that urgent action needs
48、 to be taken in order to encourage more intelligent young graduates into teaching.The main drawback (缺点) of secondary teaching, according to the report, is the low salary. Earnings in teaching are much lower than in many other jobs. Joanne Manners, 24, is a good example: “I graduated in maths last year, and I was thinking of doing a teacher-training course to become a maths teacher-but I saw I could earn twice as much if I worked in marketing or advertising, so I decided
