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1、内蒙古集宁一中（西校区）2018-2019学年高二英语下学期期末试题试卷分I卷（选择题）和卷（非选择题）俩部分，满分120分。第I 卷第一部分 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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AMy Favourite BooksJo Usmar is a writer for Cosmopolitan and co-author of the This Book Will series（系列）of lifestyle books. Here she picks her top reads.Matil

2、da Roald DahlI once wrote a paper on the influence of fairy tales on Roald Dahls writing and it gave me a new appreciation for his strange and delightful words. Matildas battles with her cruel parents and the bossy headmistress, Miss Trunchbull，are equally fumy and frightening, but theyre also aspir

3、ational.After DarkHaruki Murakami Its about two sisters Eri, a model who either wont or cant stop sleeping, and Mari, a young student. In trying to connect to her sister, Mari starts changing her life and discovers a world of diverse night people who are hiding secrets.Gone Girl Gillian FlynnThere w

4、as a bit of me that didnt want to love this when everyone else on the planet did, but the horror story is brilliant. Theres tension and anxiety from the beginning as Nick and Amy battle for your trust. Its a real whodunit and the frustration when you realise whats going on is horribly enjoyable.The

5、StandStephen KingThis is an excellent fantasy novel from one of the best storytellers around. After a serious flu outbreak wipes out 99.4% of the worlds population, a battle unfolds between good and evil among those left. Randall Flagg is one of the scariest characters ever. 1. Who does I refer to i

6、n the text? A. Stephen King.B. Gillian Flynn.C. Jo Usmar.D. Roald Dahl.2. Which of the following tells about Mari and Eri? A. Cosmopolitan.B. Matilda. C. After Dark. D. The Stand.3. What kind of book is Gone Girl? A.A folk tale.B.A biography.C.A love story. D.A horror story. BAfter the examination,

7、the doctor told my parents my sight would get worse and that I would lose my sight finally. On the way home from hospital, no one said a word. One day, would I only imagine the scenery beyond the glass rather than see it?That September, I entered middle school. Most nights I had homework that includ

8、ed an armful of books to read. To keep up with other children, I took great trouble to finish the task. With my nose a couple of inches from the page, I was tired easily. Whats worse, after I had read several pages on my own, the words slipped off the page into inky pools.However, then I did not hav

9、e audio books and electronic devices like kids do now. Instead, Mom volunteered to read out loud. Mom worked part time, cleaned the house, cooked and spent time with Grandma. In spite of being so busy, she showed up in my room like clockwork. She put on her reading glasses. Mom always thought those

10、glasses made her look old. To me, she looked like a teacher.In my room, Moms voice competed with the ticking of the clock. Being forced to focus on listening, I found a way to keep my marks up and compete with the other kids. When the teacher asked a question, I raised my hand with confidence. Teach

11、ers praised me for having a good memory. Reading removed my fear for my failing sight, reading also made me curious about other peoples challenges and how they managed. Though I could not use my eyes to fix on each passage, my mind lit up with every new book.True to what the doctor said, the worst c

12、ame, but thanks to Mom, my sense of hearing now allows me to “see”. This was the most precious gift from a mother to her child.4. The author and his parents keep silent on their way home from hospital because_.A. what the doctor said was worryingB. the author failed in the examC. they were exhausted

13、D. they focused on the scenery along the road5. The author manage to raise his marks in learning by_.A. being confidentB. getting help from his teacherC. listening attentivelyD. competing with his classmates6. What can be inferred from the passage?A. The authors eyes recovered finally.B. Reading mad

14、e the author more sensitive.C. The authors mother quitted her job to look after him.D. Reading helped the author a lot both academically and mentally.7. Which of the following could be the title of the text?A. My eyesight troubleB. An unforgettable experienceC. My good hearingD. A precious gift from

15、 motherCTeens and younger children are reading a lot less for fun, according to a Common Sense Media report published Monday. While the decline over the past decade is steep for teen readers, some data in the report shows that reading remains a big part of many childrens lives, and indicates how par

16、ents might help encourage more reading. According to the reports key findings, the proportion(比例) who say they hardly ever read for fun has gone from 8 percent of 13-year-olds and 9 percent of 17-year-olds in 1984 to 22 percent and 27 percent respectively today.The report data shows that pleasure re

17、ading levels for younger children, ages 28, remain largely the same. But the amount of time spent in reading each session has declined, from closer to an hour or more to closer to a half hour per session. When it comes to technology and reading, the report does little to counsel(建议) parents looking

18、for data about the effect of e-readers and tablets on reading. It does point out that many parents still limit electronic reading, mainly due to concerns about increased screen time. The most hopeful data shared in the report shows clear evidence of parents serving as examples and important guides f

19、or their kids when it comes to reading. Data shows that kids and teens who do read frequently, compared to infrequent readers, have more books in the home, more books purchased for them, parents who read more often, and parents who set aside time for them to read. As the end of school approaches, an

20、d school vacation reading lists loom(逼近) ahead, parents might take this chance to step in and make their own summer reading list and plan a family trip to the library or bookstore.8. What is the Common Sense Media report probably about?A. Childrens reading habits.B. Quality of childrens books.C. Chi

21、ldrens after-class activities.D. Parent-child relationships.9. Where can you find the data that best supports children are reading a lot less for fun?A. In paragraph 2. B. In paragraph 3.C. In paragraph 4. D. In paragraph 5.10. Why do many parents limit electronic reading?A. E-books are of poor qual

22、ity.B. It could be a waste of time.C. It may harm childrens health.D. E-readers are expensive.11. How should parents encourage their children to read more?A. Act as role models for them.B. Ask them to write book reports.C. Set up reading groups for them.D. Talk with their reading class teachers.DBen

23、jamin West, the father of American painting, showed his talent for art when he was only six years of age. But he did not know about brushes before a visitor told him he needed one. In those days, a brush was made from camels hair. There were no camels nearby. Benjamin decided that cat hair would wor

24、k instead. He cut some fur from the family cat to make a brush. The brush did not last long. Soon Benjamin needed more fur. Before long, the cat began to look ragged (蓬乱). His father said that the cat must be sick. Benjamin was forced to admit what he had been doing. The cats lot was about to improv

25、e. That year, one of Benjamins cousins, Mr. Pennington, came to visit. He was impressed with Benjamins drawings. When he went home, he sent Benjamin a box of paint and some brushes. He also sent six engravings (版画) by an artist. These were the first pictures and first real paint and brushes Benjamin

26、 had ever seen. In 1747, when Benjamin was nine years old, Mr. Pennington returned for another visit. He was amazed at what Benjamin had done with his gift. He asked Benjamins parents if he might take the boy back to Philadelphia for a visit. In the city, Mr. Pennington gave Benjamin materials for c

27、reating oil paintings. The boy began a landscape (风景) painting. William Williams, a well-known painter, came to see him work. Williams was impressed with Benjamin and gave him two classic books on painting to take home. The books were long and dull. Benjamin could read only a little, having been a p

28、oor student.But he later said, “Those two books were my companions by day, and under my pillow at night.”While it is likely that he understood very little of the books, they were his introduction to classical paintings. The nine-year-old boy decided then that he would be an artist. 12.What is the te

29、xt mainly about?A.Benjamins visit to Philadelphia. B.Williams influence on Benjamin.C.The beginning of Benjamins life as an artist. D.The friendship between Benjamin and Pennington. 13.What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 3 suggest? A.The cat would be closely watched. B.The cat would get s

30、ome medical care.C.Benjamin would leave his home shortly. D.Benjamin would have real brushes soon. 14.What did Pennington do to help Benjamin develop his talent? A.He took him to see painting exhibitions. B.He provided him with painting materials.C.He sent him to a school in Philadelphia. D.He taugh

31、t him how to make engravings. 15.Williams two books helped Benjamin to _. A.master the use of paints B.appreciate landscape paintingsC.get to know other paintersD.make up his mind to be a painter 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。A garden thats just right for youHave you

32、ever visited a garden that seemed just right for you, where the atmosphere of the garden appeared to total more than the sum(总和) of its parts?_16_.But it doesnt happen by accident.It starts with looking inside yourself and understanding who you are with respect to the natural world and how you appro

33、ach the gardening process._17_Some people may think that a garden is no more than plants, flowers, patterns and masses of color.Others are concerned about using gardening methods that require less water and fewer fertilizers(肥料)._18_.However, there are a number of other reasons that might explain wh

34、y you want to garden.One of them comes from our earliest years.Recall(回忆)your childhood memoriesOur model of what a garden should be often goes back to childhood.Grandmas rose garden and Dads vegetable garden might be good or bad, but thats not whats important._19_how being in those gardens made us

35、feel.If youd like to build a powerful bond with your garden, start by tasking some time to recall the gardens of your youth._20_then go outside and work out a plan to translate your childhood memories into your grown-up garden.Have fun.A.Know why you gardenB.Find a good place for your own gardenC.It

36、s our experience of the garden that mattersD.Its delightful to see so many beautiful flowersE.Still others may simply enjoy being outdoors and close to plantsF.You can produce that kind of magical quality in your own garden, tooG.For each of those gardens, writer down the strongest memory you have 第

37、二部分 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。One afternoon I was sitting at my favorite table in a restaurant, waiting for the food I had ordered to arrive. Suddenly I _21_ that a man sitting at a table near the window kept glancing in my direction, _22_

38、he knew me. The man had a newspaper_ 23_ in front of him, which he was _24_ to read, but I could _25_ that he was keeping an eye on me. When the waiter brought my _26_ the man was clearly puzzled by the _27_ way in which the waiter and I _28_ each other. He seemed even more puzzled as_29_ went on an

39、d it became _30_ that all the waiters in the restaurant knew me. Finally he got up and went into the _31_ . When he came out, he paid his bill and _32_ without another glance in my direction.I called the owner of the restaurant and asked what the man had _33_ . “Well,” he said，“that man was a detect

40、ive. He _34_ you here because he thought you were the man he _35_ .” “What?” I said, showing my _36 _. The owner continued, “He came into the kitchen and showed me a photo of the wanted man. I _37_ say he looked very much like you! Of course, since we know you, we told him that he had made a _38_ .”

41、 “Well, its really _39_ I came to a restaurant where Im known, ” I said.“ _40_ , I might have been in trouble.”21. A. knew B. understood C. noticed D. recognized22. A. since B. even if C. though D. as if23. A. flat B. open C. cut D. fixed24. A. hoping B. thinking C. pretending D. continuing25. A. se

42、e B. find C. guess D. learn26. A. menu B. bill C. paper D. food27. A. direct B. familiar C. strange D. funny28. A. chatted with B. looked at C. laughed at D. talked about29. A. the waiter B. time C. I D. the dinner30. A. true B. hopeful C. clear D. possible31. A. restaurant B. washroom C. office D.

43、kitchen32. A. left B. acted C. sat down D. calmed down33. A. wanted B. tried C. ordered D. wished34. A. met B. caught C. followed D. discovered35. A. was to beat B. was dealing with C. was to meet D. was looking for36. A. care B. surprise C. worry D. regret37. A. must B. can C. need D. may38. A. dis

44、covery B. mistake C. decision D. fortune39. A. a pity B. natural C. a chance D. lucky40. A. Thus B. However C. Otherwise D. Therefore第II卷第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式According to a review of evidence in a medical journal, runners live three years _41_(long) than non-runner

45、s.You dont have to run fast or for long _42_(see) the benefit. You may drink, smoke, be overweight and still reduce your risk of _43_(die) early by running.While running regularly cant make you live forever, the review says it_44_(be) more effective at lengthening life _45_ walking, cycling or swimm

46、ing. Two of the authors of the review also made a study published in 2014 _46_ showed a mere five to 10 minutes a day of running reduced the risk of heart disease and early deaths from all _47_(cause). The best exercise is one that you enjoy and will do. But otherwiseits probably running. To avoid k

47、nee pain, you can run on soft surfaces, do exercises to _48_(strength) your leg muscles(肌肉), avoid hills and get good running shoes. Running is cheap, easy and its always _49_(energy). If you are time poor, you need run for only half the time to get the same benefits as other sports, so perhaps we should all give _50_ a try.第3节 短文改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅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（），