2018—2019上学期高（二）年级期中考试（英语）试卷
本试卷共120分,考试时间120分钟
一、听力（共两节，满分15分)
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分15分）
第一节 （共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
听下面5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. What should the man concentrate on according to the woman?
A. The details.
B. The important ideas.
C. Everything Professor Young has talked about.
2. Where will the man probably live next year?
A. In the dormitory. B. In his parents’ house. C. In a rented apartment.
3. What does the woman want to do?
A. Change jobs. B. Get a pay raise. C. Work part-time at night.
4. What is the problem with the woman’s cell phone?
A. It doesn’t work. B. It got food on it. C. Its screen was broken.
5. How does the woman feel about the man’s actions?
A. Sorry. B. Angry. C. Amused.
第二节（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10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，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6. What is the assignment?
A. Writing a paper.
B. Writing any kind of poem.
C. Writing a story about imagination.
7. How might Alice find a topic?
A. From nature. B. From her classmates. C. From her textbook.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Father and daughter. B. Boss and employee. C. Professor and student.
9. What is the woman possibly worried about?
A. The man is still angry with her.
B. Her report will not be good enough.
C. She will make more mistakes in the future.
10. What is the woman like?
A. She is too proud. B. She is confident. C. She is modest.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11. What is the woman doing?
A. Complaining about campus food.
B. Pushing for changes in campus food.
C. Seeking comments about campus food.
12. What does the man think of the campus food?
A. Acceptable. B. Excellent. C. Unsatisfactory.
13. What is the man unhappy with?
A. The soup. B. The closing time. C. The dessert.
听第9段材料,回答第14至15题。
14. Why does Dr. Downs want his students to have the five books?
A. The books are very interesting.
B. The students need to read more.
C. He wants to discuss them in detail.
15. What does the woman say about the books?
A. They cost a lot.
B. They are useful.
C. They aren’t worth buying.
二、单项选择（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
16. For our future generations, we must show respect for ___ nature, increasing ____ amount of waste we recycle.
A. the, the B. /, an C. the, an D. /, the
17._______ not necessary, booking in advance is recommended in order to avoid waiting in line.
A. Once B. Since C. If D. While
18—The last ________ cleans the blackboard
— Agreed.
A.arrives B.arrived C.to arrive D.arriving
19. Online learning is being widely _____ to help adults further their education.
A. attended B. adopted C. adapted D. adjusted
20 .Written in a hurry, ____________. How can it be satisfactory?
A. they found many mistakes in the report B. Sam made lots of mistakes in the report
C. there are many mistakes in the report D. the report is full of mistakes
21.It is Tom and Jack rather than he that ______ for the delay of the project.
A. is to blame B. are to blame C. is blamed D. are to be blamed
22. —I’m calling to _______ our lunch appointment. It’s tomorrow at twelve o’clock, right?
— Absolutely.
A. confirm B. respond C. determine D. recognize
23. —What do you think of the poems?
—They are beautiful to read but ________, they are hard to understand.
A. in addition B. on the other hand C. as a consequence D. in particular
24.— I don’t feel like going fishing this Sunday.
— If you don’t go,____________.
A.nor shall I. B.so don’ I. C.nor do I D.I don’t either.
25.China’s National Tourism Administration released guidelines to solve the problem ________ conflicts between tourists and tourist guides.
A. with regard to B. at the mercy of C. in favor of D. in spite of
26. —Where will the peace talk be held?
—It is in the hotel __________ we stayed last time we went to Beijing.
A. that B. where C. when D. until
27 —My money_____ .Could you lend me some?
—Certainly.
A.has run out B.has used up C.has run out of D.has been given out
28. — Don’t you think the new job is a real challenge for Jack?
—Well, ______ difficulties he meets, I believe he will never lose heart.
mA. whenever B. however C. whichever D. whatever
29. ______in the queue for half an hour, the old man suddenly realized he had left the wallet in the car.
A. Waiting B. To wait C. Having waited D. To have waited
30. —Do you mind if I smoke?
—_________________.
A. Why not? B. Yes, help yourself. C. Go ahead! D. No, but you’d better not.
三、完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
A man, whose ability to walk was threatened after a car accident in his teens, completed a 200-mile cycle across Baffin Island in the Arctic. It took him eight days to complete the 31 . This man was Ben Rockett, aged 26 and from Taunton, England.
He battled 32 temperatures of minus 27℃ and winds up to 100 knots to raise more than $1,000 for the charity Action for Children. Ben had to cycle in 33 conditions, but was helped with a(n) 34 designed bike. He spent months 35 for the challenge with David Hempleman-Adams, who was the first person to reach the geographic and magnetic North and South Poles.
Ben said, “I’ve always loved to cycle in 36 places and this was an amazing experience. When I first arrived, it was nearly minus 30℃, but the wind was the most 37 thing ---it was extremely strong and made 38 on the bike extremely difficult.” He 39 , “ Any part of the skin that wasn’t covered ran the 40 of getting frostbite(冻疮). I had to cycle with my face covered and I wasn’t able to 41 any clothing for more than a minute at the most. I 42 had to keep changing the distribution of weight on my bike to stop it from 43 into the deep snow!” Despite the great risk involved, he remained optimistic about his surroundings saying, “The 44 was breathtaking and impressive. My 45 part was cycling on top of a river that was frozen 46 , it was so clear that it was like hovering(盘旋) above the ground!”
Ben decided to 47 his Arctic adventure after completing a PhD at the University of Bath, where he studied the _ 48 of long-term foster care placements (寄养安排) on children and carers. It was then that he knew about the 49 of Action for Children, and wanted to 50 money and raise awareness about the charity.
31. A. evolution B. challenge C. survey D. connection
32. A. on B. with C. against D. at
33. A. tough B. specific C. actual D. present
34. A. officially B. recently C. comfortably D. specially
35. A. pushing B. applying C. preparing D. searching
36. A. unusual B. public C. proper D. unknown
37. A. surprising B. worrying C. disappointing D. tiring
38. A. sleeping B. standing C. balancing D. resting
39. A. advertised B. reported C. added D. contradicted
40. A. expense B. center C. start D. risk
41. A. remove B. change C. wear D. buy
42. A. again B. even C. also D. thus
43. A. bumping B. skiing C. springing D. sinking
44. A. display B. scenery C. flood D. fantasy
45. A. bitter B. valuable C. favourite D. abnormal
46. A. shut B. mixed C. black D. solid
47. A. take on B. take over C. take down D. take in
48. A. regulations B. agreements C. effects D. comments
49. A. component B. work C. arrangement D. authority
50. A. collect B. save C. invest D. distribute
四、阅读理解（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）
A
Silk Road local time
Beijing Time is the standard time used in China. The visitor must know though that in Xinjiang, locals often use Urumqi Time, which is two hours behind Beijing Time.
Best Seasons to visit the Silk Road
The months of May and October are the best time to travel the Silk Road. The summer can be extremely hot. The winter is freezing. During May, the average temperature along the route is around 15C and the scenery is the most beautiful. Visitors can enjoy this enchanting scenery without suffering extreme temperatures.?
Visiting temples along the way
When traveling along the Silk Road, a temple is often an important spot visited by travelers. There are some important things to remember, though, in order to ensure a pleasant visit to the temples.?
Proper Manners: put your palms together and lower your head when meeting with the monks. Attempting to handshake, embrace or touch the head of the monk is considered disrespectful.?
Visiting Behaviour: Be respectful. Do not touch or damage any religious artifacts, and be silent during religious ceremonies.?
Visiting the local ethnic families:?
The best time to visit is in the afternoon; however, the busy festival period should be avoided. Before your visit a culture, get some knowledge about their religion, habits, living styles and especially taboos.
51. What does the passage mainly talk about?
A. The importance of the Silk Road. B. The development of the Silk Road.
C. Beautiful sights along the Silk Road. D. Practical tips for visiting the Silk Road.
52. Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. 9 AM Beijing Time means 11 AM Urumqi Time.
B. It is good manners to shake hands with monks when meeting them.
C. During the busy festival period, you’d better not visit the local ethnic families.
D. Visitors can enjoy the most fascinating scenery of the Silk Road during October.
B
Residents of urban areas often make use of public transportation on their way to school or the office. But when their final destination isn’t near a bus stop or subway station, those folks have a problem. Transportation experts often refer to this as the “last mile” problem — finding a way to close the gap between public transportation stops and one’s destination.
With the last mile problem in mind, the makers of the URB-E designed a compact electric vehicle that weighs around 13 kilograms. Unlike bikes, which often don’t fit on crowded buses or trains, the URB-E collapses into a form similar to carry-on luggage. And since the URB-E can be carried practically anywhere, it’s not as vulnerable to thieves as bikes are.
Depending on usage, the URB-E can travel for 32 kilometers on a single charge, reaching a top speed of 24 kilometers per hour. Although there are other vehicles attempting to address the last mile issue, the URB-E stands out for its ease of use, portability and affordable price. For the price of a nice laptop, you could have an URB-E to drive to the office.
The URB-E is made from aircraft-grade aluminum and comes in two basic models: the URB-E Commuter and the URB-E GP. The main difference between the two is that the Commuter model has two rear wheels while the GP has only one. That means the Commuter offers greater stability, as opposed to the GP’s ability to make sharper turns like a bicycle.
Both models come with accessories(配件) such as LED front and rear lights and a shock-absorbing seat. They also feature a smart phone holder and USB charging port right on the steering column. In fact, smartphones play a big role in the URB-E app to do things like monitor battery charge or control the lights. Optional accessories include a cup holder and a folding luggage shelf.
At this year’s international Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas, tech website The Verge awarded the URB-E with its “Best Personal Transportation” award. Singing the URB-E’s praises, Verge editor Ben Popper said, “The URB-E felt like the kind of vehicle an enlightened citizen of 2030 would own.” So why wait that long, when the URB-E is available for order now?
53.Which of the following statement is true about the URB-E?
A. The URB-E is the only solution to the “last mile” problem.
B. The Commuter offers greater stability when making sharper turns than a bicycle.
C. All the URB-Es don’t have two rear wheels.
D. The URB-Es won’t be on the market until 2030.
54. Which is not the necessary accessory of the URB-E?
A. a shock-absorbing seat B. a smart phone
C. LED front and rear lights D. a USB charging port
55. The underlined word “vulnerable” in paragraph 2 probably means_______.
A. more willing B. easily attacked C. better protected D. more attractive
56. What can you infer from the passage?
A. The URB-E will become more and more popular among the people all over the world.
B. By 2030, every citizen will have a URB-E.
C. The URB-E is quite useful only to those living in urban areas.
D. The URB-E costs no more than what a computer takes.
C
Lucky is the man who has no “skeleton in his closet.” When a man has done something in his life that he is ashamed of, that he wants to hide, he is said to have a “skeleton in his closet.” Some people may have more than one skeleton.
As we have noted many times, it is hard to find out how these expressions begin. Sometimes, we get some hard facts. But more often we have to depend on guesswork. And that is true of this phrase, which came from England.
Before 1932,English law did not permit a doctor to cut open a dead human body for scientific examination, unless it was the corpse (尸体) of an executed(处决) criminal.
But when it became legal, more and more doctors demanded skeletons for a more scientific study of medicine. It was helping in the advance of modern medicine. The demand had become so strong that men began to rob tombs and sell skeletons to doctors at high prices.
We are told that a doctor would usually buy just one skeleton for scientific study. It became very important in his work. But he had to keep it hidden because most people objected to keeping such a thing. As a rule, the doctor would keep his skeleton in some dark corner where it could not be seen, or hide it in a closet.
After a time, people began to suspect(怀疑) every doctor of hiding a skeleton in the closet. From this suspicion, the phrase “a skeleton in the closet” took on a broader, more general meaning：to describe anything that a man wanted to keep others from discovering. It could be proof of a criminal act, or something much less serious. Well, that is one theory.
One writer, however, believes that the phrase might have come from something that really happened. It is his guess that a hidden closet in some old English country home may have turned up a real skeleton, clear proof of some old family shame or crime. Well, one man's guess is as good as another. But this sounds like a story by the great French novelist, Balzac.
Balzac tells us of a man who suspected his wife of having a lover. The husband comes home by surprise. But she hears him and quickly hides her lover in the closet of her bedroom. He enters her room and asks her if she is hiding her lover. He says he will not open the door to the closet if she promises him there is no one there; He will believe her. She answers firmly that she is not hiding anyone in the closet.
The husband then begins to build a solid brick wall against the closet. His wife watches, knowing that her lover will never come out alive. But she will not change her story and admit her guilt.
57.Which of the following situations is suitable for using the phrase “Skeleton in the closet”?
A. You have stolen something precious and don't want it discovered.
B. You are a doctor and have to keep a skeleton for research
C. If you have cut open a dead human body for scientific examination you should keep the skeleton secret.
D. You have done a crime or done something foolish, but you want to keep others from discovering it.
58.From the text we know that there are _____ theories about how the phrase “skeleton in the closet” came into being.
A. one B. two C. three D. four
59.Which of the following is right according to the text?
A. In the 19th century, doctors realized the importance of anatomy(解剖) in the development of medicine.
B. The doctors of the ancient times liked to collect as many skeleton as possible.
C. The thieves stole skeletons from tombs in order to help the doctors
D. It is legal that corpses12 of anybody are cut open for scientific examination in history.
60.From the story Balzac told we know that the wife's lover must have become _______.
A. a corpse B. a phrase C. a skeleton D. a secret
第II卷（计50分）
五、任务型阅读（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入最恰当的单词。注意：每空一词。
Do you know your uneasy adolescent might be experiencing teen depression? Of course. Teen depression isn’t just bad moods and occasional sadness—it’s a serious problem that affects every aspect of a teenager’s normal life. The negative effects can lead to problems, such as smoking, violence and even suicide. But depression can be treated. So if your teen’s unhappiness lasts for more than two weeks and he or she displays other symptoms of depression, it may be time to seek help from a health doctor.
There are multiple reasons why a teenager might become unhappy. For example, teens can develop feelings of worthlessness over their school performance. And unsatisfied family life can have a major effect on how a teen feels. Sometimes, teen depression may result from environmental stress. But whatever the cause, when friends or family—or things that the teen usually enjoy—don’t help to improve his or her sadness or sense of isolation, there’s a good chance that he or she has teen depression.
There are certain signs when teenagers are suffering from teen depression. Often, kids with teen depression will have a noticeable change in their thinking and behavior. Kids with teen depression may have a change in eating habits. Teenagers are likely to eat too much or not to eat enough for long periods of time, which should not be mistaken for an eating disorder. Parents should distinguish this change from eating disorders.
Changing in sleeping habits is another indication of adolescent depression. All teenagers love to sleep. However, a sudden change in sleep behavior for no good reason is what parents should be paying attention to.
A reduction of favorite activities, such as sports or chatting with friends, is another sign that cannot be neglected. If a teenager loves a sport and during the middle of the season suddenly decides to stop, there is a reason to be concerned about this change.
When teenagers suffer from depression, they easily get annoyed or react badly to negative things. They may become defiant as there is potential depression. The depressed teenagers may get into rude or offensive remarks as well as fighting.
Making statements of despair is another sign. They have no hope for their studies, their life and their future. This is very serious since it is estimated that every year approximately 10 teenagers from every 100,000 commit suicide.
How is it treated? Here are methods, including medications and psychotherapy. Family therapy may be helpful if family conflict is contributing to the depression. The depressed teens will also need support from teachers. Occasionally, hospitalization may be required for teenagers with severe depression.
Title
Teen Depression
1
◆It is a condition that makes teenagers unhappy for a long time and prevents them from living 2 .
◆Teenage depression can cause serious problems.
◆It is important for a teen whose depression symptoms last over two weeks to
3 a health doctor.
Reasons
◆ 4 school performance
◆Unsatisfied family life
◆Environmental stress
Phenomena
Changes in behaviours and feelings
◆Teenagers 5 to overeat or eat less for long when suffering from depression, and parents should tell the 6 between this change and an eating disorder.
◆Depressed teenagers change their sleeping habits suddenly 7 a good reason.
◆A teenager who suddenly stops his favorite sport might be depressed.
◆Showing negative 8 to things and becoming defiant.
◆Making offensive remarks and getting into fighting.
◆Depressed teenagers feel hopeless for life, study and future, with some of them even 9 themselves.
Solutions
◆Medications and psychotherapy are common methods.
◆Family or school therapy may also be helpful.
◆Hospitalization for those severe patients is also a(n) 10 .
六、单词检测（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
1.Over the past years, scientists have made many great b___________ in science and technology.
2.We will work hard to t_________ the economic development pattern, restructure the economy and set out on a path of balanced and sustainable development.
3.My father coughs frequently as a c___________ of smoking.
4.Some people have wrong a________ towards people with disabilities.
5.In society, some greedy businessmen hide from their r_________and only worry about money.
6.In general, girls are more _______（敏感的）to what comments other people will make on them.
7. The visiting resident read a (n) _________(简短）statement to reporters before boarding his plane.
8.It’s really annoying to be _________(背叛) by your close friend.
9. He is so determined a boy that he must have enough courage to ________ (克服)the difficulty.
10.Big data can offer teachers__________(技术的) assistance in course designing.
七、用所给短语的适当形式填空 （选择框内的短语正确形式填空给12选10，共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
be committed to range from in particular on the way to show respect for
push ahead with toy with point out with the intention of
in favour of have affection for follow in one’s footsteps
As is __________________, the wheels of society might be much smoother if public service
were better paid than at present.
He decided to __________________ all his brothers and join the family company.
Whatever happens, we must __________________ our plan to increase production.
The whole meal was good but the wine was excellent __________________.
There are two hundred boys __________________ seven to fourteen in age.
If I have a girlfriend, I should __________________ her only.
She had no appetite(胃口)，and just__________________ the bread and cheese.
I am now out of hospital and well __________________ recovery.
He wrote the letter __________________ asking for some advice.
My wife and I will always__________________ our family.
八、书面表达（满分20分）
自从哥本哈根世界气候大会召开以来，发展低碳经济一直是一个热门话题。最近，你班就这一话题进行了讨论。请根据下表内容写一篇报道，向校园网站投稿。
注意：1、文章开头已写好，不计入总字数；
2、字数：120左右。
3、参考词汇：可再生的 renewable
在我国实施低碳经济的必要性
人们只重视经济发展，忽略环境保护
随着汽车和工厂的增加，大量碳气体被排放，造成严重空气污染
如果这种局面继续下去，自然资源会耗尽，环境会受到破坏
同学们的建议
多种树
开发可再生能源
对废弃物进行循环利用
你的看法
（至少两点）
Since the Copenhagen Climate Conference was held, carrying out a low carbon economy has been a hot topic. Recently our class had a heated discussion about it._______________________________
期中考试答案
听力1-5BACAB 6-10 BABAC 11-15 CABCA
单选16-20 DDCBD 21-25 BABAA 26-30 BADCD
完型31-35 BCADC 36-40 ABCCD 41-45 ACDBC 46-50DACBA
阅读 DC CBBA DBAC
任务型阅读1.Introduction 2. normally 3.consult /see 4.Worthless 5.tend
6.difference 7. without 8.reactions 9.killing 10.must/requirement
单词拼写1. breakthroughs 2.transform 3. consequence 4. attitudes 5. responsibilities
6. sensitive 7.brief 8. betrayed 9. overcome 10.technical
词组填空：
As is pointed out, the wheels of society might be much smoother if public service were better paid than at present.
He decided to follow in the footsteps of all his brothers and join the family company.
Whatever happens, we must push ahead with our plan to increase production.
The whole meal was good but the wine was excellent in particular.
There are two hundred boys ranging from seven to fourteen in age.
If I have a girlfriend, I should be committed to her only.
She had no appetite(胃口)，and just toyed with the bread and cheese.
I am now out of hospital and well on the way to recovery.
He wrote the letter with the intention of asking for some advice.
My wife and I will always have affection for our family.
作文
Since the Copenhagen Climate Conference was held in 2009, carrying out a low carbon economy has been a hot topic. Recently our class had a heated discussion about it.
Through the discussion, we are fully aware of the necessity of carrying out a low carbon economy in our country. At present, people pay more attention to economic growth than environmental protection. With the increase of cars and factories, large quantities of carbon gases are let off, causing serious air pollution. If the situation continues, natural resources will be used up and environment will be destroyed.
During the discussion, my classmates put forward the following suggestions about how to take a green development path. First, more trees should be planted to expand forest coverage. Second, clean and renewable energy should be developed. Third, many things that people throw away should be recycled and reused.
On a personal note, I think everyone should do his part to live a low carbon life.
