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1、120192019学年度第二学期期中考试学年度第二学期期中考试 高二英语试卷高二英语试卷本试卷分为第 I 卷（选择题）和第 II 卷（非选择题）两部分，第 I 卷 1 至 8 页，第II 卷 9 至 10 页。满分 150 分，考试时间 120 分钟。 注 意事项： 1、答第 I 卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用蓝、黑色钢笔或圆珠笔填写 在答题卡 上。 2、每小题选出答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动， 用橡皮擦 干净后再选涂其它标号，不能答在试卷上。 3、考试结束后，考生将第 II 卷和答题卡一并交回。 第 I I 卷 （满分 1 10 00 0 分）第一部分听力

2、（共两节，满分 3 30 0 分）第一节（共 5 5 小题；每小题 1.51.5 分，满分 7.57.5 分） 听下面 5 段对话每段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A,B,C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间 来回答有 关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. Why did the woman come late? A. She got up late.B. Her telephone broke down.C. Her car couldnt work. 2. Where is Jack? A. In the hospi

3、tal.B. At the school.C. At home. 3. What is the womans husband? A. A pianist.B. A painter.C. A teacher. 4. Whats Janets new job like? A. It pays well.B. It is challenging.C. It has little work stress. 5. What is the woman preparing for? A. Her graduation ceremony.B. Her birthday party.C. Her wedding

4、 ceremony. 第二节（共 5 5 小题; ; 每小题 1.51.5 分，满分 22.522.5 分）听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中 选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时 间阅读各个小题，每小 题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话 或独白读两遍。 请听第 6 6 段材料，回答第 6 6 和第 7 7 题。6. What does the woman need to apply for? A. A new identification photo.B. A new ID car

5、d.C. A new position. 7. Where should the woman take photos?A. In Room 307.B. In Room 370.C. In Room 703. 请听第 7 7 段材料，回答第 8 8 和第 9 9 题。8. How is the woman going to New York City? A. By air.B. By train.C. By boat. 9. Where is the man going to spend his holiday? A. Washington, D.C.B. New York.C. Los An

6、geles. 请听第 8 8 段材料，回答第 1010 和第 1212 题。10. Why isnt Mr. Fairchild with the woman? A. He cant make it to dinner. B. He is parking the car. C. He is on the way. 11. What is the Rosewood most famous for? A. Its beautiful views.B. Its fish.C. Its steaks. 12. What will the woman do next? A. Take an order.

7、B. Call her husband.C. Go to the rest room. 请听第 9 9 段材料，回答第 1313 和第 1616 题。13. Whats wrong with the man? A. He feels very stressed.B. He doesnt like his school. C. He doesnt get along with his roommates. 14. How many classes is the man taking? A. Four.B. Five.C. Six. 15. What does the woman think of

8、 the mans friends? A. Honest.B. Selfless.C. Considerate. 16. What does the woman suggest the man do? A. Take fewer classes.B. Make time for exercise. C. Spend more time with his friends.请听第 1010 段材料，回答第 1717 和第 2020 题。17. Whats the theme of Good Morning, America for today? A. World-famous writers.B.

9、 Environmental protection. C. The ocean ecosystem. 18. What is Jessica Flemings new book about? A. What nature brings to people.B. How people affect the oceans. C. Why trees are important to the planet. 19. What does the speaker like most about Prof. Thomass book? A. It is easy to understand. B. It

10、explains many mysterious things. C. It includes many interesting interviews. 20. What suggestions will Prof. Thomas give next? A. How to talk with whales. B. What kids should do about climate change.EVENT INFORMATIONTIMESaturday, April 24, 2018 | 9:30 AM11:30 AM Saturday, May 12, 2018 | 9:30 AM11:30

11、 AM COST$29.00 per child$25.00 group buying Aquarium admission is not included TICKETSPurchase your tickets for Junior Biologist here. Please select the correct date from the calendar to book the correct program. Group buying, please call to RSVP to purchase your discounted tickets. AGES7-12 years o

12、ld RSVP(562) 590-3100. Preregistration and prepayment required unless noted. Cancellations ( 取消) made 72 hours before a program will receive a fullC. How to protect the underwater environment. 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、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项。A A There are many

13、plants and animals in the sea. Do you know a promising sea biologist? The Junior Biologist series of programs at the Aquarium will encourage a love of science in your seven- to twelve-year-old child. Each 2-hour class includes theme-related activities, a guided gallery tour, interaction with our ani

14、mal care staff behind the scene, and a journal. S Sh ha ar rk ks s: :Sharks are amazing animals with remarkable adaptation. Separate the facts from the myths ( 神奇的事) about this unbelievable animal. During this 2-hour program your seven- to twelve-year-old child will: Touch animals in our private cla

15、ssrooms touch pools Feed animals with our animal care staff Take a guided tour of the art gallery to observe local shark species Record observations in a journalO Ot th he er r a ac ct ti iv vi it ti ie es s m mayay i in nc cl lu ud de e: : Observe and measure real shark, just like researchers in th

16、e field world Discover how sharks senses like smell work and how they help sharks to track down their prey (猎物)Learn sharks key characteristics See how different species of sharks can growThe Aquarium reserves the right to change the animal interaction without notice due to animal safety, exhibit ma

17、intenance (维护), or animal health reasons.refund ( 退 还 ). Cancellations made less than 72 hours before a programwill still be charged the full program price.CATEGORYPROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AGES 7 12 JUNIOR BIOLOGIST21. After you join in the program, you will .A. be invited to draw sharks in a gallery B

18、. be given a chance to feed sharks alone C. be asked to record shark species in computers D. be allowed to feel sharks in special pools 22. What will you learn during the 2-hour class? A. The smell of sharks is better than that of other animals. B. Some species of sharks will grow into big sizes. C.

19、 The sense of sharks can work well. D. The measure of sharks can learn their characteristics 23. What can we learn from the passage? A. You dont need to register for the program. B. You have to pay for the class in advance. C. You can send an e-mail to get cheaper tickets. D. You arent charged when

20、giving up the class 24. Who is the intended reader of the passage? A. Teenagers.B. Shark lovers.C. Parents.D. Biologists. B B With the holidays coming up, there will be even more opportunities to volunteer. We all know that volunteering is a way to help others and pay it forward. However, its a way

21、to help yourself, too. Volunteering increases self-confidence. You are doing something good for others, which provides a natural sense of accomplishment. Your role as a volunteer can also give you a sense of pride and identity. And the better you feel about yourself, the more likely you are to have

22、a positive view of your life and future goals. Volunteering combats depression. A key risk factor for depression is social isolation ( 孤立). Volunteering keeps you in regular contact with other people and helps you develop a solid support system, which in turn protects you against stress and depressi

23、on when youregoing through challenging times. Working with pets and other animals has also been shown to improve moods and reduce stress and anxiety. Volunteering is an easy way to build up your network professionally. You are meeting others from many different professions. If you are just starting

24、out in your career, or just developing your business, networking is useful. You will meet people who have been where you are, and those who are going where youre going. Having regular contact with professional peers can be a source of encouragement, especially when youre feeling burned out. Voluntee

25、ring can make your social life colorful and meaningful. When you go tovolunteer sites, youre meeting like-minded people. Youre meeting others who have values such as compassion and connection to community. Also, people who volunteer appear to be confident, happy, and out-going. Again, these are peop

26、le from many different walks of life, so there is the potential for interesting dialogue. And those people who you are meeting are active. 25. What does the underlined word mean? A. prevents.B. increases.C. expresses. D. strengthens. 26. What can we learn from the third paragraph about volunteering?

27、 A. It can help us learn how to trust others. B. It can contribute to the helpful support in life. C. It can help us take control of our minds. D. It can make it easier for us to set practical goals. 27. What does the whole passage mainly talk about? A. The importance of volunteering. B. A great way

28、 to help others. C. Benefits of volunteering for oneself. D. Great opportunities for volunteering. C COn the beautiful island of Maui there are many wonderful things to see. The only difficulty is choosing which ones youll have time for. Weve tried to make that planning process easier for you by col

29、lecting what we feel are absolutely the best things to do in Maui. On the planet there are only three underwater volcanoes and Maui has one of them. Clear water as deep as 200 feet and thousands of fish make it one of the most amazing things youll ever see. There are many family-friendly Molokini ac

30、tivities to choose from. Meals on most tours are included. This is a great activity for the entire family! Pride of Maui is one of our favorite vessels to go out to Molokini. Call 1-877-867-7433. If you are visiting Maui in winer, you cant miss seeing Mauis famous humpback whales ( 座头鲸), which come

31、here every year between December and May. The best way to see them is on a whale watching tour. For more about whale watching tours, visit Malolo Charters or call (808) 856-4274. For adventure lovers, you cant do better than zip-lines ( 高空滑索) in Maui. We have several options for zip-line tours, incl

32、uding Piiholo Zip-line in Makawao, which provides the longest side-by-side zip-line in the state. Call 1-800-374-7050.For those really interested in experiencing a first-class experience on the ocean in Maui, we recommend a private sailboat tour aboard the Shadowfax, a sailing yacht ( 快 艇 ) departin

33、g daily from Maalaea Harbor. With no more than 6 passengers and excellent service from Captain Mike, guests will enjoy beautiful views of Hawaii. Call (808) 572-2345.28. What is the purpose of the author writing the passage? A. To show Maui is an excellent place to live in. B. To make an advertiseme

34、nt for the island of Maui.C. To share his experience of travelling to Maui. D. To give advice on how to plan a Maui vacation. 29. What can be inferred from Paragraph II? A. It isnt easy to see underwater volcanoes on Earth. B. Many visitors go to Maui for the activity of Pride of Maui. C. Maui is a

35、place filled with wonderful volcanoes. D. On the island of Maui underwater activities are popular and meals are free. 30. In which month should you go to Maui if you are interested in whales? A. August.B. March.C. June.D. November. 31. What should an ocean lover do while he is in Maui? A. Take a wha

36、le watching tour.B. Have a zip-line tour. C. Have a private sailboat tour.D. Pay a visit to Molokini.D D I learned about the practice of topping (掐去植物顶部) at a recent visit to the beautifulof flower gardens in Holland. As flowers grow, sometimes the growers cut off the tops of them, which they believ

37、e is helpful to produce higher quality flowers. This is the same with personal growth. Sometimes when we produce first results in a certain area, it can be good to cut them off and throw them away, which helps free up ( 腾 出) energy for a new attempt elsewhere.After running my company of computer gam

38、es for 10 years and having satisfying results, I decided to drop it and leave that field behind. This freed up my energy to focus on improving myself in writing and speaking. If Id kept running the old business, I would have had less energy to put into my new path and had weaker results. When you fe

39、el that life is becoming too stagnant ( 停滞不前的), try mixing things upnow and then. As a way to do so, Ive been travelling continuously. Since April 23, I have been in Europe for a month. During this time, Ive dropped my old daily routine that I would normally use at home and Im trying something diffe

40、rent. This means that more energy is freed up for exploration and growth. The longer you stay still, the more people based on your current position will relate to you. Your thoughts and feelings may become repetitive and circular. Your surrounding environment may control your daily routine. Soon you

41、 notice that as the years pass, there is little change in your life. This is the comfort zone. Stepping outside of your comfort zone is an uncomfortable experience, but it is worthwhile. During my Europe trip, for instance, each day brings new challenges, like making the mistake of taking the stairs

42、 from the bottom of Covent Garden Underground Tube Station. But with so much to explore and learn, I feel that minor victories of the sort that I seldom experienced at home are waiting for me every day. Dropping personal satisfaction to go for more growth is not an easy path to follow, but I do find

43、 it to be the more beautiful path. 32. What did the author come to realize after visiting the flower gardens?A. It is enjoyable for one to get close to nature and admire the flowers. B. One should ignore the present achievement and try something new. C. It is practical for one to take up the skill o

44、f topping the flowers. D. One is supposed to have a high expectation for ones coming future. 33. Whats the purpose of the authors dropping his former business? A. To satisfy his great desire for personal development. B. To free himself from the busy work and heavy debts. C. To keep up with the chang

45、es of modern society. D. To seek ways to increase the profits and productivity. 34. People living in the comfort zone are likely to . A. feel creative and confident. B. change their lifestyles and habits. C. accept new ideas and competition. D. be controlled by the physical environment. 35. What doe

46、s the passage mainly talk about? A. Trying to slow down and enjoy your life to the fullest. B. Holding a positive attitude towards your career and life. C. Getting out of home to grow or living a comfortable life.D. Having a strong desire to live in the past or in the future.第二节(共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10

47、 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。T Ti ip ps s f foror p pr ro oc cr rasast ti in na at to or rs s (拖延者)You manage to finish and hand the project in on time, but you feel exhausted. Then, your teacher says, “Get ready. We will start the test in 5 minutes.” 36 Many of us are guilty of del

48、aying doing what we should do. At the same time, we might risk missing a deadline and not getting a good mark. It is also very stressful. Here are some tips for procrastinators on how to get your work done ahead of time. Create a to-do list. Creating a list will help organize your work and ideas whi

49、le keeping you on track. 37 Keep it up to date by checking off completed tasks as you go along. This will keep you focused and orderly. 38Chances are, you wont be able to get a lot of work done when youre tired. Finding a time of day when you are full of energy will get you to be more productive. Choose reliable study partners. W