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2018--2019学年度下学期省六校协作体高二期中考试
英语试题
命题学校：北镇高中 命题人：冯迎 冯翠
卷面总分：120分 考试用时：100分钟
第一部分听力（略）
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Four books that will inspire you to travel the world
There's truly nothing like travel when it comes to gaining perspectives and exposing yourself to other cultures. To get you in the adventuring mood, we asked Amazon Senior Editor Chris Schlep to help you come up with a list of books that transport readers to another time and place. Below, see his list of four books that will inspire you to travel the world.
ITALY: Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter
This book by the popular author Jess Walter is a love story that begins on the Italian Coast in the early 60s and eventually concludes in contemporary Hollywood's screen. As the settings shift from Italy to Edinburgh and Los Angeles, you will find yourself longing to go as well. Buy it on Amazon. Price: $28.90
SEATTLE: Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple
Maria Semple's first novel is not exactly a love story in Seattle, but if you read it, you just might want to come here to see if people are really as selfinvolved as the characters in her book. What really shines through is the strange storytelling and the laughs. Buy it on Amazon. Price: $26.60
ENGLAND: Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel
You can't travel to Thomas Cromwell's England without a time machine, but reading Mantel's prizewinning novel is the next best thing. It will make you long to see the ancient buildings and green grass of the English countryside, most of which are still there. Buy it on Amazon. Price: $25.10
NANTUCKET: Here's to Us by Elin Hilderbrand
Elin Hilderbrand has built a writing career out of writing about her hometown island of Nantucket. Her latest book is Here's to Us, which, perhaps not surprisingly, is a great beach book. Buy it on Amazon. Price: $30.80
21. Which book has been produced into a film according to the text?
A. Here's to Us. B. Wolf Hall.
C. Beautiful Ruins. D. Where'd You Go, Bernadette.
22. What is the feature of the Where'd You Go, Bernadette?
A. Its low price. B. Its characters.
C. Its content about love. D. Its storytelling and laughs.
23. Why is Here's to Us suitable for reading on the beach?
A. Because it's about the author’s hometown island.
B. Because it needs a time machine.
C. Because it's about ancient buildings.
D. Because it exposes yourself to other cultures.
B
It was many years ago. I was a young dad sitting on the couch reading a fairy tale to my little girl. She sat next to me with her head on my arm as I told the tale. When it came to the end I finished with those famous words: “And they lived happily ever after.” As I looked over to her with her wavy(鬈曲的), brown hair and big, innocent eyes I could see the smile on her face and I never wanted it to end. Then I realized that the ending of the book was what I wanted for her. I wanted her to “live happily ever after”.
Still, deep in my heart I knew that this couldn't always be so. I knew that there would be times when her heart was broken. I knew there would be times when she cried in sorrow and I couldn't comfort her. I knew there would be times when all she felt was fear, sadness, sorrow, and despair. As I stroked(轻抚) her hair and smiled at her I hoped that those times would be brief and that she would have joy in her life more often than not. Living happily ever after, though, seemed out of the question.
It takes me a lot of years to realize that it is possible to live happily ever after. You just have to do it “one day at a time”. Happiness you see isn't some reward that you get at the end of your journey. Happiness isn't something that depends on what life you own. Happiness is something you create in your life choice by choice and day by day.
The truth is happiness comes when you love. Love is a gift from God. It is love that mends broken hearts. It is love that heals grief. It is love that gives us joy. Choose to “live happily ever after, one day at a time”.
24. What is the author's wish to his daughter?
A. Getting a good job in the future. B. Making many friends in her school.
C. Traveling around the world in her life. D. Having a happy life ever after.
25. What can we know from Paragraph 2?
A. Life's meaning consists in devotion.
B. Living happily ever after seemed out of question to the author.
C. There are times that life goes against us.
D. Everyone has the right to obtain happiness and freedom.
26. How to get happiness in author's opinion?
A. Reward yourself once a day. B. Create it by yourself in your daily life.
C. Get rid of those disturbing things. D. Take charge of your life independently.
27. What is the author's purpose in writing the passage?
A. To show the significance of love. B. To describe a daughter's growth.
C. To introduce the definition of love. D. To tell a young father's experience.
C
Tablets（平板电脑） are useful devices, but their big screens always make them as a burden to carry around without a bag. Wouldn’t it be great if there were a phone with
the powers of a tablet that could be folded up and fit neatly into the hand? Now something like a tablet-shaped but foldable（可折叠的） phone is about to become available. In February, Samsung and Huawei both introduced foldable phones, the Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X separately, to the public for the first time. Mobile phone use has entered the “foldable future”, the Verge noted.
The technology could change our lives in significant ways. These devices, due to their bendable screens, give us the larger screens we want but still fit easily into the pocket. The technology could change other devices too. For example, we could make TVs that stick to walls like posters, or fold up easily to hide away in drawers, which could help increase available space to the maximum. In a keynote address, Justin Denison, Samsung’s senior vice president, called the foldable screen “the basis for the smartphone of tomorrow”. “It’s a blank canvas (画布) for us to do something beautiful together,” he said.
So is there nothing to stand in the way of the foldable future? According to tech news website Android Authority, the necessary displays were difficult to produce. In 2012, nine out of ten foldable screens produced were defective or unusable. Today, that 10 percent rate has been improved to almost 90 percent. However, at present these foldable devices are expensive. For example, the price of Huawei Mate X is 17, 500 RMB. That's a price that few people will be able to afford.
But if the foldable device isn’t going to change the world overnight, there is no doubt that it is coming. Patrick Moorhead, an industry expert told The Verge, “Few are debating if foldable mobile displays are the future of smartphones; the only question is when and by whom.”
28. What do we know about foldable devices?
A. They are too big to fit into the pocket.
B. They could bring us much convenience.
C. They have become available in January.
D. They are a burden to carry around without a bag.
29. What can we learn from Denison’s words?
A. The foldable screen has great potential.
B. The technology could change other devices too.
C. There must be many problems with the technology.
D. The production of foldable phones will soon decrease.
30. What does the underlined word in Paragraph 3 mean?
A. complete B. proper C. imperfect D. normal
31. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Types of foldable phones.
B. The coming of foldable devices.
C. Popular devices on the market.
D. Difficulties in producing foldable phones.
D
Blue Planet II's latest episode(一集) focuses on how plastic is having a disastrous effect on the ocean and slowly poisoning our sea creatures. Researchers recently also found that sea creatures living in the deepest place on Earth, the Mariana Trench，have
plastic in their stomachs. Indeed, the oceans are drowning in plastic．
Though it seems now that the world couldn't possibly function without plastics， plastics used by consumers are a remarkably recent invention. The first plastic bags were introduced in the 1950s; the same decade that plastic packaging began gaining in popularity in the United States. This growth has happened so fast that science is still catching up with the change. Plastics pollution research, for instance, is still a very early science．
We put all these plastics into the environment and we still don't really know what the outcomes are going to be. What we do know, though, is disturbing. Ocean plastic is estimated to kill millions of marine animals every year. Nearly 700 species，including endangered ones, are known to have been affected by it. One in three leatherback turtles, which often mistake plastic bags for jellyfish, have been found with plastic in their bellies. Ninety percent of seabirds are now eating plastics on a regular basis. By 2050, that figure is expected to rise to 100 percent．
And it's not just wildlife that is threatened by the plastics in our seas. Humans are consuming plastics through the seafood we eat. I could understand why some people see ocean plastic as a disaster, worth mentioning to the same degree as climate change. But ocean plastic is not as complicated as climate change. There are no ocean trash deniers （否认者）, at least so far. To do something about it, we don't have to remake our planet energy system．
This is not a problem where we don't know what the solution is. We know how to pick up garbage．Anyone can do it．We know how to dispose （处理） of it. We know how to recycle. We can all start by thinking twice before we use plastic products. Things may seem ordinary, like using a reusable bottle or a reusable bag. But when taken collectively, these choices really do make a difference．
32.Why is plastics pollution research still a very early science?
A. The plastics pollution research is too difficult．
B. Plastics have produced less pollution than coal．
C. The world couldn't possibly function without plastics．
D. Plastics have gained in popularity too fast for science to catch up．
33.How did the author support his opinion in Paragraph 3?
A. By statistics．
B. By quotations from leading experts．
C. By using examples from his own experience．
D. By comparison and contrast．
34.What can we infer about climate change ?
A. Climate change is caused by human activities．
B. Climate change is not as simple as ocean pollution．
C. Climate change is less important than ocean pollution．
D. Ocean plastic is more complicated than climate change．
35.What is the main idea of this passage?
A. Ocean pollution is a global issue．
B. The oceans become choked with plastic．
C. Blue Planet II has left viewers heartbroken．
D. Plastics gain in popularity all over the world
第二节 七选五（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。选项中有两项是多余选项。
When you start a new job, you’ll probably be introduced to a lot of new people on your first day. And it’s important to make a good impression. The following are some practical tips to help you.
Show up early
This might seem easy, but many people don’t do it. 36 .To make sure you can arrive early, give yourself extra time to get ready in the morning and to travel to your destination.
37
It can be difficult to find the right balance between having an influence on your new role, and disturbing the balance of the delicate office ecosystem. You don’t want to walk in and get into trouble, but you also don’t want to fade into the background, either.
Take plenty of notes
It’s a great idea to bring a small notebook and pen with you on your first day for taking down notes. Don’t be shy about recording information that you know will be useful to you later, like names and passwords. You’re likely to face data-overload on your first day. 38 .
Watch your body language
You’ve probably read that body language is important for job interviews, but it can also be a valuable tool in creating a lasting impression when you start a new job. On your first day, be careful of conveying powerful body language. 39 .And do your best to avoid negative body language, such as yawning, frowning, or standing with your hands in your pockets.
Step away from social media
While on your first day at the office you must have all sorts of feelings—nerves, anxiety, joy, even boredom—resist the desire to share it on social media. When it comes to updating your friends and followers about the status of your newfound employment, always be cautious and assume your bosses are watching. 40 .
A. Almost certainly, they will in fact
B. Be positive and show interest
C. Be enthusiastic, but not overbearing(自大的)
D. Smile often and look people in the eye
E. Body language is what we should avoid
F. Arriving 5 to 10 minutes early gives you time to settle in
G. So taking notes is a great way to keep on top of things
第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节完形填空（共20 小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）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。
As a child I never worried about losing my hearing, even though many other members of my family had done so. It seemed that I was one of the 41 ones. I had a lovely voice and felt 42 about my singing. At 13,I made my debut （初次登台）in a school performance of Carlo Menotti ’s opera and knew then that I 43 on stage.
But then I noticed that 44 I didn’t sit at the front in lectures, I would 45 to hear. I went to the hospital to have a 46 test. I felt desperate and my ambitions were 47 by a diagnosis of incurable nerve deafness.
However, my bravery persuaded me to 48 my plans and I went on to study at the Royal Northern College of Music. I kept my 49 a closely guarded secret, convinced that admitting it would 50 my career. I won roles on merit （凭成绩），but the added fear and anxiety at auditions（试听） 51 me.
At 28, I made my debut at New Sadler’s Wells Opera. But my hearing loss was 52 , and I couldn’t hear myself sing well any more. I ’d get a feeling of terror and want to 53 before every performance. 54 a superb technician fitted a hearing aid in my ear, making me self-conscious and my confidence 55 . I was fast learning to 56 , singing by wearing it. Recording music is now a joy and acoustic （原声的）sounds through the headphones help me 57 .
58 in technology mean my latest hearing aids are wireless, and my 59 is at its peak. I continue to tour the world. This year, I decided it was time to be 60 , not ashamed, and went public as the only deaf mezzo-soprano in the world.
41. A. clever B. lucky C. pitiful D. active
42. A. curious B. anxious C. awkward D. confident
43. A. belonged B. sacrificed C. survived D. trembled
44. A. though B. since C. if D. after
45. A. struggle B. hesitate C. pretend D. ease
46. A. blood B. hearing C. sight D. memory
47. A. achieved B. developed C. destroyed D. extended
48. A. figure out B. stick to C. look forward D. give up
49. A. background B. scores C. ambitions D. deafness
50. A. start B. further C. change D. ruin
51. A. puzzled B. consumed C. impressed D. inspired
52. A. accelerating B. resisting C . recovering D. disappearing
53. A. rest B. play C. drill D. flee
54. A. Thankfully B. Clearly C. Actually D. Generally
55. A. faded B. grew C. counted D. helped
56. A. forget B. judge C. cooperate D. adapt
57. A. laugh B. howl C. relax D. sleep
58. A. Drawbacks B. Applications C. Improvements D. Regulations
59. A. attention B. performance C. intelligence D. energy
60. A. famous B. creative C. proud D. innocent
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式（不多于3个单词）。
The Wandering Earth is a Chinese science fiction movie, 61 is based on the novel of 62 same name by Liu Cixin, and was released on February 5, 2019, the Chinese New Year’s Day.
After learning the sun is dying out ,people all around the world feel 63 (panic),so they build giant planet thrusters(星球推进器)to move the earth out of its orbit and sail 64 to a new star system. The 2500 years’ journey comes with unexpected dangers, but in order to save humanity, a group of young people come out bravely and fight hard for everyone’s 65 (survive)。
We 66 (impress) to see the theme of this film. It doesn’t particularly show somebody’s ability to save our world 67 shows all the human beings are working together, 68 (spare)no effort to save this world.
The Wandering Earth is seen by people 69 the dawn(开端) of Chinese science fiction movies. It means that China’s sci-fi movies have 70 (official) set sail.
第四部分写作（共两节；满分35分）
第一节 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(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改:在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
2.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Yesterday I went to see a film with my best friend Kate. We set off at 1:30 in the afternoon and plan to arrive at the cinema before 2:30 so that we could watch the 3:15 show. The traffic was terrible bad. That made it even worse was that our bus broke up on the way. They stopped a taxi but rushed to the show. “Two ticket for 3:15,” Kate said, put the money on the counter. The film started at the moment we sat down in the cinema. It was an exciting film and we had great time yesterday afternoon.
第二节 书面表达 （满分：25分）
假定你是某学校学生会成员，为了弘扬中国书法艺术，学校邀请著名书法家沈鹏到校举行书法讲座。请你用英语写一则书面通知，要点如下：
1.讲座时间
2.讲座地点
3.活动安排：听讲座，讨论，观摩即兴创作等。
4.欢迎大家踊跃参加。
提示：书法calligraphy 书法家calligrapher 即兴创作 improvise
1.词数100左右；
2.可适当增加细节使行文连贯。
2018-2019学年度下学期高二期中考试试题
英语学科答案
阅读理解： 21-23 CDA 24—27 DCBA 28-31 BACB 32-35DABB 36-40 FCGDA
完型：41—45 BDACA 46—50 BCBDD 51—55BADAB 56—60 DCCBC
语法填空：
61. which 62. the 63. panicked 64. it 65. survival
66. are impressed 67. but 68. sparing 69.as 70. officially
短文改错
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【参考范文】
Notice
In order to promote the art of Chinese calligraphy, a lecture will be given by Shen Peng, a famous calligrapher, in our school.
The lecture will be held in the lecture hall of the Art Building on May 15th this Sunday, which will last from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. It mainly consists of three parts: one and a half hours’ listening to the lecture, half an hour’s discussion and one hour for observing the calligrapher improvising on the spot. Not only can it show us the wonders of Chinese characters, but also it can help us master some necessary calligraphy skills.
Everybody is expected to attend it. Please be on time.
The Student Union
书面表达 评分总则：
1、评分时，先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定是否达到及格线（15分）
，然后确定其所属的具体档次，以该档次的要求来衡量，最后给分。
2、词数少于80和多于120的，从总分中减去2分。
3、评分时应注意的主要内容为：内容要点、应用词汇和语法结构的丰富性和准确性及上下文的连贯性。
4、若缺少要点，分数降一档处理。
5、书写较差以至于影响交际，将其分数降低一个档次。
评分细则:
优秀（21--23）： 紧扣主题，覆盖所有要点，内容充实；语法结构多样，词汇丰富，行文流畅， 显示出较强的语言运用能力，允许有个别语言错误，但不影响意思表达。
良好（18--20）： 紧扣主题，覆盖所有要点，内容较充实，行文较流畅，语言有少量错误，但基本不影响意思表达。
一般（15--17）： 紧扣主题，基本覆盖所有要点，语言错误已影响了部分意思的表达，但多数句子基本正确；基本达到预期写作目的。
较差（11--14）： 要点不全，内容不完整，行文不够连贯；语言错误较多，半数句子基本正确。
差（6--10）： 内容混乱，或主要内容偏离主题，尚能够写出少数与内容相关的可读句。
极差（0--5）：只能写出与内容相关的词语，没有有效信息；抄写其他文章，或只是写出与作文无关的内容。
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