1、2018-2019 吉水二中高二上学期期中考试英语试卷命题人：罗玉兰 审题人：陈冬根 考试时间 120 分钟注意事项：1. 本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分。2. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名，准考证号填写在答题卷相应的位置。3. 全部答案填写在答题卷上，答在本试卷上无效。4. 第卷听力部分满分 30 分。5. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第卷第一部分 听力 （共两节，满分 30 分） 第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）听对话，选择下确答案。1. When will they meet? A. Before class on Wednesday
2、. B. After class on Wednesday. C. After todays meeting. 2. What does the man do? A. A firefighter. B. A hotel manager. C. A business man. 3. Why cant the man buy the tickets to London? A. Because he is too busy to buy the tickets. B. Because the weather is very bad. B. Because there is no tickets le
3、ft now. 4. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a shop. B. In a bookstore. C. In a school library. 5. What has happened to the camera? A. Sue has fixed it. B. Henry has fixed it. C. Someone has fixed it. 第二节（共 15 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分）听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。6. Whats wrong with the mans brother
4、? A. Theres something wrong with his mouth. B. Theres something wrong with his leg. C. Theres something wrong with is stomach. 7. Where is the mans brother now? A. At home. B. In hospital. C. In the office. 听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8. Whats the man doing? A. He is enjoying the music. B. He is dancing to t
5、he music. C. He is working in a dancing hall. 9. What does the woman ask the man to do? A. To have a talk with her. B. To put on his earphones. C. To turn off the music. 听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. What kind of music does the man seem to like? A. Light music. B. Rock music. C. Jazz music. 11. What do
6、es the man suggest? A. Going to the party. B. Going dancing. C. Going to a restaurant. 12. What kind of food does the woman like? A. Seafood. B. Western food. C. Chinese food. 听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。 13. Who does the girl go to school with? A. Nobody. B. Her sister. C. A group of students. 14. What
7、doesnt the girl mention when talking about the things she takes to school? A. Her backpack. B. Her gym clothes. C. Her school hat. 15. Where does the girl eat lunch? A. In her classroom. B. In the lunchroom. C. In the gym. 16. What time does the girl go home from school? A. Between 1 pm and 2 pm. B.
8、 Between 2 pm and 3 pm C. Between 3 pm and 4 pm. 听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. Which of the countries has a long history of football? A. Russia. B. Spain. C. Japan. 18. How do the fans love their clubs? A. They play for their clubs. B. They hold competitions. C. They wear their clubs colors. 19. How m
9、any big clubs in the F.A. Cup are mentioned?A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. 20. Who may cause conflicts and injure many people? A. Fans between different teams. B. Players between different teams. C. Coaches between different teams. 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
10、、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AFour Wild Animal Species Were EndangeredMaybe you can still see them at the zoo. But that doesnt mean theyre doing alright in the wild.TigersAll six tiger species are endangered, with Sumatran tigers and South China tigers at a seriously endangered status. The main reaso
11、ns for their population decline are illegal hunting and destroyed habitats(栖息地), as humans clear forests to gather timber（木材）and build roadways. Only about 3890 tigers presently live in the wild.Ground squirrelsThats right, even squirrels are endangered, specifically the San Joaquin ground squirrel.
12、 Native to California, USA, these guys have been disappearing since 1979 on account of the construction and human development going through their habitat. Their total population is unknown, but it could be anywhere between 124000 and 413000.GiraffesThe International Union for the Conservation of Nat
13、ure recently put giraffes at a vulnerable(脆弱的) status, the level just before endangered. The giraffe population has declined 40 percent in the last 30 years, primarily due to loss of habitat and illegal hunting. Some giraffes are killed just for their tails, which are considered status symbols in Af
14、rica.Asian elephantsThe main threat to Asian elephants, one of the most intelligent animals, is their shrinking habitat. As the human population grows, people invade their land to build roads and railway tracks. Elephants in Myanmar are at an especially high risk for being captured and traded or use
15、d illegally in the tourist industry. Fewer than 50000 are left on the entire continent.21. What is the total population of tigers living in the wild?A. Around 3890. B. 50000. C. 124000. D. 413000.22Which of the following is considered one of the most intelligent animals?A. Tigers. B. Giraffes.C. Gro
16、und squirrels. D. Asian elephants.23What is the common threat to the four wild animals?A. Illegal hunting. B. Disturbed habitat.C. Developing tourism. D. Unnecessary construction.BImagine you are at the supermarket checkout. You pay the cashier, load your food into the cart, then take one third of y
17、our newly purchased items outside and throw them into the trash.This may sound farfetched (牵强的), but millions of us worldwide do this on a regular basis, although in a more non-direct way. Figures published this year by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization estimate that over 30 perce
18、nt of the food produced worldwide goes to waste. In the west, most of this food is thrown away by businesses that are unable to sell it, or by consumers who buy too much. And the majority of this food, despite being past its sell-by date, is still perfectly fit for human consumption.So where do thes
19、e excess products end up? “We receive food from various sources” says Adam Smith, founder of the Real Junk Food Project, on his companys website. The British company recently made headlines in the UK after it became the countrys first “food waste supermarket”, offering products that would otherwise
20、have ended up in a landfill site. Most of its customers are low income families, or even college students who find it difficult to afford food.Some retailers across Europe are also taking action. France recently passed a law that says all supermarkets must now donate all of their unsold produce to c
21、harities, while the Italian government has also put similar measures in place. Hundreds of cafes that serve meals made from surplus food have been set up across the continent too, selling dishes at rock bottom prices or even giving them away for free.So what can we do as individuals to help prevent
22、our dinner ending up in the bin?”In two words: Buy less. Or at least shop smarter,” Johnathan Bloom, who runs the blog Wasted Food, tells F.24.What can we learn about food waste?A. Energy shortage results from food waste. B. Buying less leads to food waste.C. Eating less leads to food waste. D. Food
23、 waste is very serious now.25.What does the underlined phrase “sell-by date” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A. The last limited date to sell. B. The date to sell out.C. The Date on sale. D. The date to produce.26.What do people do to reduce food waste according to the text?A. Recycle the food from the
24、 trash. B. Donate unsold produce to charities.C. Eat up meals made from leftover food. D. Offer food to the low-income families .27.What does Johnathan Bloom suggest people do?A. Go shopping with a purpose. B. Break the bad habit of eating.C. Not buy too much food at a time. D. Think it over before
25、buying something.CA month before my first marathon, one of my ankles was injured and this meant not running for two weeks, leaving me only two weeks to train. Yet, I was determined to go ahead.I remember back to my 7th year in school. In my first P.E. class, the teacher required us to run laps and t
26、hen hit a softball. I didnt do either well. He later informed me that I was “not athletic”.The idea that I was “not athletic” stuck with me for years. When I started running in my 30s, I realized running was a battle against myself, not about competition or whether or not I was athletic. It was all
27、about the battle against my own body and mind. A test of wills!The night before my marathon, I dreamt that I couldnt even find the finish line. I woke up sweating and nervous, but ready to prove something to myself.Shortly after crossing the start line, my shoe laces became untied. So I stopped to r
28、eadjust. Not the start I wanted!At mile 3, I passed a sign: “GO FOR IT, RUNNERS!”By mile 17, I became out of breath and the once injured ankle hurt badly. Despite the pain, I stayed the course walking a bit and then running again.By mile 21, I was starving!As I approached mile 23, I could see my wif
29、e waving a sign. She is my biggest fan. She never minded the alarm clock sounding at 4 a.m. or questioned my expenses on running.I was one of the final runners to finish. But I finished! And I got a medal. In fact, I got the same medal as the one that the guy who came in first place had.Determined t
30、o be myself, move forward, free of shame and worldly labels, I can now call myself a “marathon winner”.28. A month before the marathon, the author _.A. was well trained B. felt scaredC.made up his mind to run D.lost hope29.Why did the author mention the P.E. class in his 7th year?A.To acknowledge th
31、e support of his teacher. B.To amuse the readers with a funny story.C.To show he was not talented in sports. D.To share a precious memory.30.How was the authors first marathon?A.He made it. B.He quit halfway.C.He got the first prize. D.He walked to the end.31.What does the story mainly tell us?A.A m
32、an owes his success to his family support. B.A winner is one with a great effort of will.C.Failure is the mother of success. D.One is never too old to learn.DYou get anxious if theres no Wi-Fi in the hotel or mobile phone signal up the mountain. You feel upset if your phone is getting low on power a
33、nd you secretly worry things will go wrong at work if youre not there. All these can be called “always on” stress caused by smart phone addiction.For some people, smart phones have liberated them from the nine-to-five work. Flexible working has given them more autonomy in their working lives and ena
34、bled them to spend more time with their friends and families. For many others ,though, smart phones have become cruel masters in their pockets, never allowing them to turn them off and relax.Pittsburgh-based developer Kevin Holesh was worried about how much he was ignoring his family and friends in
35、favor of his iPhone. So he developed an app Moment to monitor his usage. The app enables users to see how much time theyre spending on the device and set up warnings if the usage limits are broken. “Moments goal is to promote balance in your life,” his website explains. “Some time on your phone, som
36、e time off it enjoying your loving family and friends around you.”Dr. Christine Grant, an occupational psychologist at Coventry University, said, “The effects of this always on culture are that your mind is never resting, and youre not giving your body time to recover, so youre always stressed. And
37、the more tired and stressed we get, the more mistakes we make. physical and mental health can suffer.”And as the number of connected smart phones is increasing, so is the amount of data. This is leading to a sort of decision paralysis (瘫痪) and is creating more stress in the workplace because people
38、have to receive a broader range of data and communications which are often difficult to manage. “It actually makes it more difficult to make decisions and many do less because theyre controlled by it all and feel they can never escape the office,” said Dr. Christine Grant.32. Whats the first paragra
39、ph mainly about? A. The popularity of smart phones. B. The cause of smart phone addiction.C. The progress of modern technology. D. The signs of “always on” stress. 33. Kevin Holesh developed Moment to _.A. research how people use their mobile phonesB.make people better use mobile phonesC. help peopl
40、e control their use of mobile phones D. increase the fun of using mobile phones34. Whats Dr. Christine Grants attitude towards “always on” culture?A. Critical. B. Positive. C. Doubtful. D. Confused.35. According to the last paragraph, a greater amount of data means _.A. we can make a decision more q
41、uickly B. we will become less productive C. we will be equipped with more knowledge D. we can work more effectively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。Mistakes during presentationsBody language is one of the most important ways to communicate with others_ 36 _. Here
42、are three main body language mistakes you should avoid during presentations1Crossed armsCrossing your arms might give your audience the impression that you are not enthusiastic about your presentation_ 37 _.Keep your back straight，your head up，and your chest and arms“openwhen you are delivering a pr
43、esentationIt will give a message of confidence to the audience and make you an approachable presenter2Jiggling(抖动的)legsMoving your legs from side to side indicates that you are uncomfortable and restless.Try moving in the space around you when you are giving a presentation. It is a powerful way to k
44、eep the audience attentive_ 38 _,Move when you need to emphasize(强调)a point.3Rolling eyesMost psychologists think rolling eyes is an indication of lying. when you roll your eyes during presentations，you are telling the audience that you dont respect them.Begin your presentation with a smile unless y
45、ou are delivering horrible news_ 39 _ .As a result，they will be more willing to listen to you and more likely to be persuaded.If you use body language inaccurately，the audience may be easily distracted(分心)from your presentation or even conflict with your ideas_ 40 _AHowever，using it properly enables
46、 you to convey your message successfully.BDuring presentations，you always use gestures and facial expressions to help explain your pointCGreat speakers have more than one gesture.DMeanwhile，maintain eye contact with various people in the audienceETurning the body away from you is a sign of lying.FIt
47、 shows resistance and will create a distance between you and your audience.GBut too much movement can make you seem nervous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，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。I often remembered the lesson Father taught me.We were sta
48、nding at the top of a church tower. My father had 41 me to this spot in a small town not far from our home. I wondered _42_.“Look down, Elsa,” Father said. I gathered all my _43_ and looked down. I saw the square in the centre of the village. And I saw the crisscross (十字形) of twisting, turning streets leading to the _44_.“See, my dear,” Father said gently. “There is more than one way to the square. Life is like that. If you cant get to the place where you want to go _45_ one road, try another.”Now I understood why I was there. Earlier that day I had _46_
