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1、- 1 -20192019 学年高二英语上学期期中试题学年高二英语上学期期中试题第第 I I 卷卷第一部分：基础知识考查（每小题第一部分：基础知识考查（每小题 1.51.5 分，满分分，满分 3030 分）分） A. communicate B. vary C. involve D. spread1. We with more than just spoken and written words.2. Greetings in Asian countries do not touching the other person.3 .The price of this type of comput

2、er may in different shops.4. The disease quickly across the country and thousands of people got ill.A. leading B. staple C. brief D. original5.1na hungry world, rice is a food.6. In the rice-growing world, the Chinese scientist. Yuan Longping, is a figure.7. The owner of the house was Duke Wellingto

3、n.8. He stood up and make a speechA. graduated B. replaced C. exported D. supported9. The research was by the government.10. Yuan Longpings rice was to other countries, such as Pakistan and the Philippines.11. Teachers will never be by computers in the classroom.12. He in physics from Cambridge Univ

4、ersity.A. narrow B. surrounded C. forbidden D. distance13. The village is by trees.14.1 congratulated myself on my escape.15. I saw the hills in the .16. Smoking is in this office.A. exist B. extinct C. adapt D. fortune17. We cannot without food or water.18. The students find it very difficult to to

5、 the new school.19. The Chinese dragon was a bringer of good .- 2 -20. In recent times, more animals have become or are becoming because of humans.第二部分：阅读理解第二部分：阅读理解( (共两节，满分共两节，满分 4040 分分）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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AOften in Scotland it can feel li

6、ke the only difference between summer and the rest of the year is that it doesnt snow. (This isnt a guarantee!) But when the weather is good, its a truly special place-here are some things you can do in summer when the weather is nice.SeeWith the richest wildlife across the UK, take the chance to se

7、e some of the less common sites. On the West coast of Scotland there are lots of places where you can take a boat trip to see many kinds of whales. If you prefer dolphins, you can see the most northerly colony of bottlenose dolphins (海豚) in the world just off Inverness in the Moray Firth. Of course

8、its likely that youll see seals (海豹) and many other animals on these trips too.DoThe waves of Thurso right in the north of Scotland are just great. If youre not feeling brave enough to go in the water and prefer to watch from the safety of the shore then therere several major surf contests held ther

9、e.Another very Scottish activity ideal for good weather is “Munro Bagging”. Named after Sir Hugh Munro, the 218 mountains in Scotland over 914m high are called Munros and walkers try to see how many they can climb in a set amount of time. This is not easy though-conditions can change suddenly and ma

10、ny of the routes are very tough (艰难的).EatThanks to a large Scottish-Italian population, there are ar too many specialist ice cream sellers. One of the most famous of them is Nardini in Largs, - 3 -Ayrshire. Not only can you watch people actually make ice cream but you can sit and eat in a beautiful

11、refurbished (翻新的) 1930s building facing the river Clyde. Theres even a piano player at the weekends.21. What are you recommended to see in Scotland during summer?A. A former colony.B. A variety of boats.C. Beautiful snow scenery.D. Animals living in the wild.22. What do we know about Munro Bagging?A

12、. It is very interesting.B. It suits people of all ages.C. It is a challenging activity.D. It was named after a mountain.23. What can you do in Nardini?A. Watch surf contests.B. Enjoy great ice cream.C. Learn to play the piano.D. Make ice cream by yourself.BIt was an autumn morning shortly after my

13、husband and I moved into our first house. Our children were upstairs unpacking, and I was looking out of the window at my father moving around mysteriously on the front lawn. “What are you doing out there?” I called to him.He looked up, smiling. “Im making you a surprise. I thought it could be just

14、about anything. When we were kids, he always created something surprising for us. Today, however, Dad would say no more, and caught up in the business of our new life, I eventually forgot about his surprise.Until one gloomy day the next March when I glanced out of the window, I saw a dot of blue acr

15、oss the yard. I headed outside for a closer look. They were crocuses (番红花) throughout the front lawnblue, yellow and my favorite pink, - 4 -with little faces moving up and down in the cold wind. I remembered the things Dad secretly planted last autumn. He knew how the darkness and dullness of winter

16、 always got me down. What could have been more perfectly timely to my needs?My fathers crocuses bloomed (开花) each spring for the next five seasons, always bringing the same assurance: Hard times are almost over. Hold on, keep going, and light is coming soon.Then a spring came with only half the usua

17、l blooms and the next spring there were none. I missed the crocuses, so I would ask Dad to come over and plant new bulbs (块茎植物). But I never did. He died suddenly one October day. My family were in deep sorrow, leaning on our faith.On a spring afternoon four years later, I was driving back when I fe

18、lt depressed. It was Dads birthday, and I found myself thinking about him. This was not unusual-my family often talked about him, remembering how he lived up to his faith. Suddenly I slowed as I turned into our driveway. I stopped and stared at the lawn. There on the muddy grass with small piles of

19、melting snow, bravely waving in the wind, was one pink crocus.How could a flower bloom from a bulb more than 18 years ago, one that hadnt bloomed in over a decade? But there was the crocus. Tears filled my eyes as I realized its significance.Hold on, keep going, and light is coming soon. The pink cr

20、ocus bloomed for only a day, but it built my faith for a lifetime.24. According to the first three paragraphs, we learn that .A. it kept bothering (使烦恼) the author not knowing what the surprise wasB. it was not the first time that the authors father bad made a surpriseC. the author was unpacking whe

21、n her father was making the surpriseD. the author knew what the surprise was because she knew her father25. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?A. The author usually felt depressed in the season of winter.B. The crocuses bloomed each spring before her father died.-

22、 5 -C. The authors father planted the crocuses to lift her low spirits.D. The author often thought about her father after he died.26. The authors father should be best described as .A. a part-time worker who loved flowersB. a kind-hearted man who lived with faithC. a full-time gardener with skillful

23、 handsD. an ordinary man with doubts in his life27. What can be the best title for the passage?A. Crocuses My Source of FaithB. CrocusesFathers HobbyC. A Pink Crocus My MemoryD. Crocuses in Blossom My Favorite CWhen I was a kid, my Mom liked to make breakfast food for dinner every now and then. And

24、I remember one night in particular when she had made breakfast after a long, hard day at hospital.On that evening so long ago, my Mom placed a plate of eggs, sausage and extremely burned toast in front of my dad. I remember waiting to see if anyone noticed! Yet all my dad did was to reach for his to

25、ast, smile at my Mom and ask me how my day was at school. I dont remember what I told him that night, but I do remember watching him spread butter and jelly on that toast and eat every bite!When I got up from the table that evening, I remember bearing my Mom apologize to my dad for burning the toast

26、. And Ill never forget what he said: “Honey. I love burnt toast.”Later that night, I went to kiss Daddy good night and I asked him if he really liked his toast burnt. He took me in his arms and said. “Your Momma put in a hard day at work today and shes really tired. And besides, a little burnt toast

27、 never hurt anyone!”You know, life is full of imperfect things and imperfect people. What Ive learned over the years is that learning to accept each others faults is one of - 6 -the most important keys to creating a healthy, growing, and lasting relationship. This good quality is the base of any rel

28、ationship husband-wife or parent-child or friendship! As far as Im concerned, Im not the best engineer as expected. However, I have made my efforts. Thats enough.So learn to take the good, the bad, and the ugly parts of your life. Burnt toast isnt a deal-breaker! Dont put the key to your happiness i

29、n someone elses pocket but into your own. You will appreciate the value of every soul including yourself.28. When his mother put the burnt toast on the table, the author .A. wanted to see how his father reactedB. pretended not to notice itC. pretended to enjoy the burnt foodD. stopped his father eat

30、ing the burnt toast29. Wt can infer from the passage that the authors mother .A. was not good at cooking.B. actually played a trick.C. felt sorry for the burnt food.D. spent more time on breakfast than dinner.30. How did the author feel when his father said he loved burnt toast?A. Moved.B. PuzzledC.

31、 PleasedD. Disappointed.31. According to the text, to get a happy life, one should .A. give help to people in needB. try to be a perfect personC. learn from ones mistakesD. learn to be understandingDHelen Thayer, one of the greatest explorers of the 20th century, loves challenges. She says, “I like

32、to see whats on the other side of the hill.” She has gone almost everywhere to do that.- 7 -In 1988, at the age of 50, she became the first woman to travel alone to the North Pole. She pulled her own sled (雪橇) piled with 160 pounds of supplies, and during her trip no one brought her fresh supplies.

33、Accompanied (陪伴) only by her dog Charlie, she survived cold weather and meetings with polar bears. In fact, Charlie saved her life when one of them attacked her. Near the end of her trip, a forceful wind blew away the majority of her supplies. The last week of the trip, she survived on a handful of

34、nuts and a little water each day.Helen goes to challenging places not only for adventure, but also for education. Before her Arctic journey, she started a website called Adventure Classroom. On the site, she shares her adventures in order to motivate (激发) students. She explains, “Although kids often

35、 see the world in a negative way, without hope for their future, we work to inspire them to set goals, plan for success and never give up” Helen grew up in New Zealand. Her parents were athletes and mountain climbers. Following hw parents example, she climbed her first mountain at 9. Later, she clim

36、bed the highest mountains in North and South America, the former USSR and New Zealand.In 1996, she took on another challenge-the Sahara Desert. She and her husband, Bill, walked 2,400 miles across it! In 2001, she and Bill traveled on foot from west to east through the Gobi Desert in Mongolia. They

37、hope to travel in mainland China into Sichuan and Tibet to study pandas this year.Helen plans to continue taking trips. Shell use her colorations, writing, photography and environmental work to create programs for her Adventure Classroom website. She wants to inspire her students never to stop facin

38、g challenges!32. We learn from Paragraph 2 that .A. Helen Thayer is the first person to reach the North PoleB. Helen Thayer ate nothing during the last week of her tripC. Charlie prevented Helen being attacked by polar bearsD. Helen Thayer traveled to the North Pole together with her husband33. Why

39、does Helen travel to different places worldwide?- 8 -A. For education and adventureB. For fun. C. For money.D. For fame.34. Which is the best title for the text?A. The Woman Who Loves AdventureB. A Famous WomanC. A Woman Mountain ClimberD. The Owner of Adventure Classroom35. Which of the following p

40、laces has Helen not visited yet?A. The North PoleB. The Sahara DesertC. The Gobi DesertD. Sichuan and Tibet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。To be more grateful (感恩的) in life means that you are also allowing yourself to be happier and more satisfied with everything

41、that has been going on around you. But with all the stress, all the disappointments and all the anxiety around you. I bet you ask yourself this question all the time: “How exactly can I be more grateful with my life?” 36 .1. Learn to live in the moment.Life is a wonderful adventure full of enriching

42、 experiences and endless possibilities. Dont just go through the motions of (走过场) repetitive(重复乏味的) activities and boring tasks. No! Being a mindless zombie (行尸走肉) can make you more likely to take things for granted (对不予重视). 37 , make an effort to enjoy the experience.Youre supposed to attend a conf

43、erence? Absorb it. Babysit your niece? Enjoy the moment. Eat a 15-minute lunch? Taste each bite.2. 38 Being aware of your goal to be more grateful can help you look for things to be really more grateful for. Gratitude is a conscious decision. You have to practice it consistently (持续的，始终如一地).3. Contr

44、ol your thoughts.- 9 -Of course you have the power to control what youre thinking of! Consider this exercise, for example: if you find yourself thinking more and more self-entitled (自我为中心), stop. 39 . You are given consciousness (意识). Make use of it wisely.4. Always resist the temptation (诱惑) of com

45、paring yourself with other people.As humans, we have the natural tendency (倾向、偏好）to compare ourselves with others with the hope of attaining satisfaction. Actually, this kind of activity does not help you feel to be more grateful in life. 40 ! You will always be meeting someone richer, which makes y

46、ou fed inferior (下等的) to others!Dont do it, please.Every little thing counts. You have the ability to make yourself feel to be more grateful in your life.A. Appreciate what you had in the pastB. And if you find yourself repeating negative (消极的) junk, stopC. It does the oppositeD. Egress gratitude al

47、l the timeE. Well, the following are some tips to help you with this particular concern (忧虑)F. Instead of doing something just for the sake of (为了) doing itG. Words that stress you and make you feel worthless should definitely be removed 第三部分第三部分 英语知识运用英语知识运用完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，从短文

48、后各题中所给的四个选项（ABCD)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。My fiance (未婚夫）and I were excited about shopping for our first home. But our funds (资金) were 41 , and none of the houses in our price range seemed satisfactory.- 10 -One agent (代理人) 42 a house in particular. Although her description sounded wonderful, the price was 43 our range, so we declined (拒绝). But she kept urging (催促) us to have a look 44 .We finally did and it was 45 at first sight. It was Our Home, small and charming, overlooking a quiet lake. Walking through the rooms and talking with the owners, a nice elderly couple, we felt the wa