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1、贵州省思南中学2018-2019学年度第二学期高二年级半期试卷英语考试时间：120分钟； 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)请听下面5 段对话，选出最佳选项。1. How did the woman go to work today?A.By bus B. By taxi.C. By bike.2. What did the man do on New Years Day?A. He looked after his daughter.B. He drove his wife to work.C. He traveled somewhere.3

2、.Why did David call the man?A.To express his thanks.B.To ask him for a book.C.To invite him to lunch.4.What are the speakers talking about?A. A menu.B. A restaurant. C. A soup.5.What will the woman do tonight?A. Watch a movie.B. Work on her report.C. Celebrate her moms birthday第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22

3、.5分)请听下面5 段对话或独白，选出最佳选项。请听第6 段材料，回答第6、7题。6. How long should the mans mother stay in the hospital?A. For three days.B. For seven days.C. For ten days.7. What do we know about the mans mother?A.She has a very bad cough.B.She seldom runs a temperature.C.She misses home-made food.请听第7 段材料，回答第8、9题。8.What

4、 does the man often dream of?A.Falling down from a high place.B.Being chased by beasts.C.Having an accident.9.What does the woman advise the man to do?A. Decline his new position. B. Speak to his boss.C. Travel abroad.请听第8 段材料，回答第10 至12 题。10.What time is it now?A. 12:30.B. 1:00.C. 1:30.11.What will

5、the man do first after he wakes?A.Go around the city.B.Attend a conference.C.Go through his PPT.12.Where was the mans computer found at last?A. On the plane. B. In the taxi. C. In his car.请听第9 段材料，回答第13 至16 题。13.Which flat is the woman interested in?A.The one near the university.B.The one near the d

6、epartment store.C.The one next to the supermarket.14.What does the man say about the flat the woman wants?A.It costs more than the other two.B.It isnt available until next week.C.It doesnt have a private kitchen.15. When will the speakers go to the flat?A. This afternoon.B. Tomorrow afternoon.C. Tom

7、orrow evening.16. Where will the speakers meet?A. In the mans office.B. Outside the cinema.C. In the park.请听第10 段材料，回答第17 至20 题。17. What is the prize for this weeks competition?A. Two concert tickets.B. A signed CD.C. A photograph.18. What does the speaker think of most of the musicians songs?A. Mys

8、terious. B. Sad. C. Strange. 掌 上 周 报悦作业APP扫描播放听力音频19. For whom did the musician write Tears in Heaven?A. His grandparents.B. His wife.C. His son.20. What will the speaker probably do next?A. Listen to a song.B. Answer the call.C. Talk to the musician.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

9、，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。ABest Southern winter Beer Festivals to Challenge Your TasteBluffton International Craft Beer FestivalThis festival is considered to be “The Best Little Beer Fest in the US”. This festival shows over 125 beers from more than 40 breweries (啤酒厂) across the US and focuses on

10、unique and new beers that you usually cant find in a grocery store. The festival even has hourly surprises of a limited quantity of rare beers as well as food for those who can arrive in time.Bayou Beer FestThe Bayou Beer Fest is the premier beer festival in the Bayou Region of southern Louisiana an

11、d is held at the historic 19th century sugar farm, making it a truly memorable beer festival. The festival will provide hundreds of beers from state-based, national, and even international breweries, of course, there will also be food to purchase, and several Louisiana-style musical acts to keep the

12、 festival alive.Key Largo Brew on the BayIts actually winter at this beer festival held in the largest section of the Florida Keys. The festival covers two days, and will feature at least 40 different breweries, including local breweries. Besides, because it does harm to your health to enjoy beer on

13、 an empty stomach, Brew on the Bay will feature a food court, with fresh Florida lionfish, fish sandwiches and shellfish.Yagas Chili (辣椒) Quest& Beer FestBeer and chili go together like peas and carrots, so you will not want to miss the annual Yagas Chili Quest Beer Fest. The festival will provide o

14、ver 100 import beers, including rare finds and a few surprises prepared for all people present. Of course,there will also be a variety of tasty chili for you to try.21What can you enjoy on the Bayou Beer Fest?ALocal music.BSugar juice.CFree beers.DDelicious food.22Which festival could offer you some

15、 seafood?ABluffton International Craft Beer festival.BBayou Beer Fest.CKey Largo Brew on the Bay.DYagas Chili Quest& Beer Fest.23What makes Yagas Chili Quest Beer Fest special?ASurprises for people.BThe most import beers.CVarious vegetables.DHot-taste food.BIMark Elliot Zuckerberg was born on May th

16、e 14th, 1984. He is the creator of the social media site Facebook. He was a star student at school, winning prizes in astronomy, maths and physics. He was also good at Classical studies. He studied Psychology and Computer Science at Harvard University, which is where he created Facebook. His inventi

17、on led to his becoming Time magazines Person Of The Year for 2010.Zuckerberg excelled in everything he did in his youth. He was captain of the school fencing team, spoke many languages and was a highly skilled computer programmer. While other kids played computer games, he designed them. He created

18、his first network while in high school to connect all of the computers - in his fathers dental surgery. He also built a media player which attracted the interest of Microsoft and AOL.Zuckerberg started at Harvard in September 2002. In his first year, he created Facemash, a Facebook predecessor (前身),

19、 which let students select the colleges best looking people from a selection of photos.He launched Facebook from his Harvard room in February 2004. It was the start of a rollercoaster ride that would connect half a billion people worldwide and make him the worlds youngest billionaire.Mark Zuckerberg

20、 is now one of the most influential people on the planet. He has dined with the president of the USA and regularly attends global economic summits and technology conferences. He stated: “The thing I really care about is the mission, making the world open.” In 2010, Zuckerberg signed a promise, in wh

21、ich he promised to donate at least half of his life wealth to charity.24. The underlined word “excelled in” can be replaced by _.Awas addicted toBdid well inCwas absorbed inDlooked forward to25The 2nd paragraph is mainly about young Zuckerbergs _.Aadvantages in sportsBcomputer programming abilityCbr

22、illiant performance in many fieldsDgreat attraction to Microsoft and AOL.26. When did Zuckerberg invent Facebook?AIn 1984BIn 2010CIn 2002DIn 200427What can we infer from the text?AZuckerberg built his social media site after graduating from university.BZuckerbergs Facebook predecessor helped him bec

23、ome world famous.CZuckerbergs donation made him Time magazines Person Of The Year for 2010.DZuckerberg is not only an intelligent computer giant but also a kind billionaire.C While staring out of the window during a flight, not everyone will think carefully about the question why airplanes have roun

24、ded windows rather than square ones.Over the years, aerospace engineering has made huge steps in airplane technology, meaning planes can carry more passengers and go faster. The planes have also changed shape to increase safetyincluding the windows. As commercial air travel took off in the mid20th c

25、entury, airline companies began to fly at higher altitudes to lower their costthe air density(密度) is lower up there, creating less drag(阻力) for airplanes. However, higher altitudes came with problems, like the fact human beings cant really survive at 30，000 feet. To make that possible, the cabin was

26、 changed to a cylindrical(圆柱体) shape to support the pressure inside. But at first, plane builders left in the standard square windows and this expansion meant disaster. The de_Havilland_Comet came into fashion in the 1950s. With a closed cabin, it was able to go higher and faster than other aircraft

27、.However, where theres a corner, theres a weak spot. Windows, having four corners, have four potential weak spots, making them likely to crash under stresssuch as air pressure. By curving the window, the stress that would eventually break the window corner is distributed and the chance of it breakin

28、g is reduced. Rounded shapes are also stronger and resist deformation(变形), and can thus survive the extreme differences in pressure between the inside and outside of the aircraft.Fortunately, designers figured out the lack of design pretty quick. Now we have nice, rounded airplane windows that can r

29、esist the pressure of traveling altitude. It gives being able to gaze out of your window to the world from 35，000 feet a whole new outlook, doesnt it?28Why did airlines aim to fly at higher altitudes?ATo save money for less drag.BTo help the plane to take off.CTo increase safety of the plane.DTo car

30、ry more passengers and go faster.29What does the underlined words “de Havilland Comet” in Paragraph 2 refer to?AAn aircraft.BA band.CA planet.DA design.30Which is the advantage of the rounded window?AIt increases the air pressure.BIt weakens the strength of air pressure.CIt reduces the possibility o

31、f breaking up.DIt helps to survive the extreme weather.31Where does this text come from?A. A newspaper on safe driving.BA science book on flying.CA website on survival skills.DA magazine on fashion design.DEvery year in mid-November, nature treats us to one of her most spectacular firework displays

32、in the form of the Leonid meteors (狮子座流星雨). A meteor is a space rock that enters the Earths atmosphere, and as it falls to the Earth, the air resistance (阻力) makes it extremely hot. What we see is a“shooting star.”When the Earth meets many meteors at once, we call it a meteor shower. Over the course

33、 of a few nights, the number of shooting stars increases, reaching a peak rate of up to 1,000 meteors an hour. The galactic (星系的) storm happens when the Earth passes through the broken rock pieces left by the Temple-Tuttle comet as it approaches the Sun on its 33-year orbit. As the Earth crosses the

34、 comets trail ( 尾 迹 ), grains of dust hit the Earth at 44 miles per hour and turn to water high up in the atmosphere, burning up in a flash of light. The size of the storm varies from year to year, and the dust seen burning up on an annual basis is usually dust that was deposited (沉积) well over one

35、hundred years previously.Although they have been part of the calendar of the sky for thousands of years, the Leonid meteors can bring surprises. Quite recently, astronomers were astonished when a series of bright fireballs flashed across the sky a day earlier than theyd expected. Since then, however

36、, they have improved their computer equipment and announced that they can now predict the shooting star peak to within one minute.If youre hoping to catch the display, you should seek out a clear, dark site, away from street lights if possible, as they will decrease the clarity of the meteor shower.

37、 And rather than focusing on one part of the sky, you would be well advised to keep your eyes moving over as much of the sky as possible.32. What can we learn about shooting stars from the first paragraph?A. The number of them can reach 1,000 per hour for some nights.B. We can see 1,000 of them per

38、hour during the first night.C. The number of them increases by 1,000 per hour.D. We can see at most 1,000 of them a night.33. What are burning up during a meteor shower?养核心素养A. Deposits that vary from year to year.B. Deposits that are thousands of years old.C. Deposits that are often over one hundre

39、d years old.D. Deposits left in the atmosphere over the same year.34. What are astronomers able to do now?A. Adjust their observation equipment within a minute.B. Correctly count the number of stars falling in a minute.C. Use their new equipment to watch the stars more clearly.D. Accurately Predict

40、when the greatest number of shooting stars appear.35. What is the main purpose of the text?A. To describe how comets travel.B. To introduce theprocess of meteors formation.C. To provide information about the Leonid meteors.D. To explain how astronomers make their observations.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分) 根

41、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。Everyone wants to be happy every day, but sometimes we come across some problems which make us feel bad. There are a few ways that we can use to help ourselves to be happier every day.36When looking at your goals, remember to look at how far you have come towa

42、rds achieving them. When you measure yourself against your goals, you will always have a negative feeling. When you measure yourself against where you started, you will be recognizing your achievements, and those deserve to be celebrated.Make gratitude(感恩) lists.Expressing your appreciation for what

43、 you have is an important happiness strategy. 37. If youre having trouble thinking of things, you may be thinking too small. You need to widen your view. You can think about nature: the trees, the sun and the sound of a running stream. You can also think about people: family and friends with whom yo

44、u are grateful to have a relationship. 38.Help other people.There are many benefits that come from helping others, whether helping someone you know or volunteering for a community. 39. Studies have shown that people who volunteer live longer. Volunteering is also a great tool in the fight against de

45、pression because its easier to temporarily forget your problems when you turn your attention to the needs of others. 40.Use these tips in all areas of your life, and you will have a happier life!AYouve probably heard this before.BWe all have much to be grateful for.CBesides, its an extremely pleasin

46、g activity.DIts one that is worth doing on a daily basis.E. Measure your progress not your distance to the goal.F. Be sure to make it a daily practice to celebrate your achievements.G. Volunteering proves to be good for your health and your happiness.第三部分：语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分)第一节（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分) 阅读

47、下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Being jobless for the last three months, I am upset nowadays. My son has lost his 41 from a good school and he might have to go to a less qualified school. I have moved from a spacious (宽敞的) apartment to a small one in order to 42 my living expenses. My wife has built extra stress. On top of that, my father in-law 43 a week ago, which has added fuel to fire, 44 our family into a more terrible state.In these circumstances I have two mental 45 : either to feel upset and keep losing my peace of mind, or 46 my negative thoughts with super mental